NewJeans Ditto Will Change How You See K-pop Forever
Summary
TLDRThe script delves into the emotional journey of a K-pop fan through the story of 'Ditto' by New Jeans. It explores themes of escapism, loneliness, and the struggle between fantasy and reality. The protagonist, Hiso, finds solace in the band's music but eventually realizes that K-pop cannot replace real-life challenges. The narrative encourages fans to use K-pop as a temporary escape, not a permanent solution, emphasizing the importance of facing reality and personal growth.
Takeaways
- 🎶 The song 'Ditto' by New Jeans is described as highly addictive, with the narrator listening to it on repeat over a hundred times.
- 🎥 The music video for 'Ditto' has a dual tone, being both calming and dark, eliciting strong emotional responses like goosebumps.
- 📹 The narrative centers around a character named Hiso, who is seen watching old recordings, revealing a past filled with joy and camaraderie with her friends, who are also the members of New Jeans.
- 🤳 Hiso is often seen with a cast on her arm and a camera, indicating her role as an observer rather than a participant in the activities.
- 💔 The story takes a dramatic turn, revealing that Hiso's memories and the presence of New Jeans were a figment of her imagination, highlighting her loneliness.
- 😢 Hiso's emotional journey is depicted through scenes of sadness and realization, showing her struggle with the fantasy of her past versus the reality of her present.
- 🦌 The music video includes symbolic elements like a deer, which could represent a moment of clarity or a turning point for Hiso.
- 📚 The script suggests that K-pop served as an escape for Hiso during a difficult time in her life, but it also emphasizes the importance of not letting it overshadow real-life issues.
- 🚫 The story challenges the idea that K-pop can 'save' someone's life, arguing that true salvation comes from within and involves facing and overcoming personal challenges.
- 💡 The takeaway is a cautionary message for K-pop fans, especially the young and vulnerable, to use K-pop as a temporary escape or mood booster, not as a permanent solution to life's problems.
- 🔄 The conclusion encourages fans to find happiness and support in real life and to engage with K-pop in a healthy way, understanding that idols cannot provide everything one needs for personal growth and happiness.
Q & A
What is the main theme of the song 'Ditto' by New Jeans?
-The main theme of 'Ditto' is the exploration of loneliness and the illusionary escape from reality through the story of a character named Hiso, who finds solace in the imaginary presence of the band New Jeans.
How does the song 'Ditto' affect the listener according to the transcript?
-According to the transcript, 'Ditto' is described as highly addictive, with the listener playing it on repeat over a hundred times, despite not initially being a fan of the band.
What is the significance of the visuals in the music videos for 'Ditto'?
-The visuals are described as beautiful yet dark and eerie, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the song and enhancing the emotional impact of the story being told.
What is the narrative structure of 'Ditto' as described in the transcript?
-The narrative structure of 'Ditto' involves the main character Hiso watching a recording of her past, revealing her friends (the New Jeans members), her love interest, and ultimately the realization that her happiness and the band were all in her mind.
How does the character Hiso's relationship with the band New Jeans evolve throughout the music video?
-Hiso's relationship with New Jeans starts as an escape from her reality, but as the story unfolds, she realizes that they are not real and that she has been using them as a means to avoid her real-life issues.
What is the turning point for Hiso in the story of 'Ditto'?
-The turning point for Hiso is when she sees New Jeans dancing happily without her, and she comes to the realization that she is alone and that they can exist without her, leading her to drop her camera, symbolizing her decision to face reality.
What message does the song 'Ditto' convey about the role of K-pop in fans' lives?
-The song 'Ditto' conveys the message that while K-pop can provide temporary happiness and escape, it cannot save one's life. It encourages fans to use K-pop as a mood booster and not as an avoidance of real-life issues.
How does the character Hiso represent K-pop fans according to the transcript?
-Hiso represents K-pop fans as someone who turns to K-pop for solace during tough times, but eventually realizes the importance of facing and dealing with real-life challenges rather than relying solely on K-pop for happiness.
What is the role of the character Hanuk in the story of 'Ditto'?
-Hanuk represents real life and the challenges it brings. His presence in the story serves as a reminder of the reality that Hiso must confront, despite her desire to escape through her obsession with New Jeans.
What is the final scene of the music video for 'Ditto' and what does it symbolize?
-The final scene shows adult Hiso watching the recording of her past with teary eyes but also smiling, symbolizing a mix of nostalgia and acceptance of her past experiences, including her time as a K-pop fan.
What is the potential danger of becoming overly obsessed with K-pop according to the transcript?
-The potential danger of becoming overly obsessed with K-pop is that it can lead to avoidance of real-life issues and an unhealthy dependence on K-pop idols for happiness, which may result in further depression or a lack of personal growth.
Outlines
🎶 The Haunting Melody of 'Ditto' and Its Emotional Impact
The first paragraph delves into the captivating nature of 'Ditto,' a K-Pop song that has an unusually addictive quality. It discusses the song's visuals, which are both calming and eerie, and the emotional journey of the main character, Hiso, who is seen watching old recordings. Hiso's story is intertwined with the members of New Jeans, who appear in the music video as her imaginary friends. The narrative takes a dark turn when it's revealed that Hiso has been imagining the presence of New Jeans, highlighting themes of loneliness and the struggle to face reality.
🌟 The Illusion of K-Pop as a Lifesaver
The second paragraph explores the idea that K-Pop serves as an escape for fans during their lowest points. It challenges the notion that K-Pop can 'save lives,' using the story of 'Ditto' to illustrate the potential dangers of becoming overly dependent on it for happiness. The narrative of Hiso, who initially finds solace in K-Pop but later realizes the need to confront her real-life issues, serves as a cautionary tale. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of not letting K-Pop idols become one's only source of joy and the necessity of addressing real-life challenges.
🚫 The Perils of Escapism Through K-Pop
The third paragraph continues the discussion on the misuse of K-Pop as an escape mechanism. It warns young fans against becoming obsessed and using K-Pop as a permanent escape from reality. The paragraph suggests that while K-Pop can provide temporary happiness, it should not be seen as a solution to life's problems. It encourages fans to find happiness and support in real-life relationships and activities, emphasizing that real life must take precedence over K-Pop. The message is clear: K-Pop can be a part of one's life, but it should not overshadow the need to face and grow through life's challenges.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Addicting
💡Visuals
💡Story
💡Escapism
💡K-Pop
💡New Jeans
💡Real Life
💡Obsession
💡Mental Health
💡Self-Realization
💡Growth
Highlights
The song 'Ditto' is described as addicting, with the listener playing it on repeat over a hundred times despite not usually being a fan of the band.
The visuals of the music video are praised for being beautiful, calming, dark, and eerie, giving the listener goosebumps.
The story of 'Ditto' revolves around a woman named Hiso who watches a recording of her past, introducing six friends who are also the band members.
Hiso is shown to be always holding a camera, never really participating in activities with her friends, hinting at a deeper story.
A love interest, Hyundo from '2521', is introduced, with Hiso showing interest but trying to avoid him like any typical teenager.
The story takes a dark turn when it's revealed that Hiso has been alone all along, and the friends were all in her imagination.
For the first time, the band members are shown expressing sadness, contrasting their previous constant happiness.
Hiso comes to the realization that she is alone and that the band can live without her, leading to a breakdown.
A powerful scene shows Hiso dropping her camera, symbolizing her decision to quit her obsession with the band and face reality.
The music video ends with Hiso as an adult, watching the recording with mixed emotions of sadness and joy.
The story of 'Ditto' is interpreted as a commentary on the role of K-pop in fans' lives, especially during their lowest points.
The video challenges the idea that K-pop can save lives, arguing that it cannot solve real-life problems and should not be an escape.
The characters of ESO, New Jeans, and Hanuk represent K-pop fans, idols, and real-life challenges respectively.
Hiso's journey shows that while K-pop can bring happiness, it should not be the only source of joy or a means to avoid reality.
The video suggests that K-pop should be used as a temporary escape or mood booster, not a permanent solution to life's problems.
The band members are shown expressing a range of emotions, indicating that they are not always happy and have their own struggles.
The message is to find happiness and support in real life, as K-pop idols cannot provide everything a person needs for personal growth.
The video warns against becoming overly obsessed with K-pop, as it should not be used as an excuse to avoid dealing with real-life issues.
In conclusion, 'Ditto' encourages viewers to face reality and find happiness in real-life connections and activities, with K-pop as a supplement, not a substitute.
Transcripts
new jeans ditto is something I've never
seen before in Kpop the song itself is
so addicting this is legit the first
time I've listened to a K-Pop song on
repeat for over a hundred times and the
crazy thing is I don't even stand them
the visuals are beautiful it's calming
but at the same time it has a very dark
and Eerie feel to it I mean I still get
goosebumps every time I watch both of
the music videos but for me what makes
ditto really really special lies in its
story
ditto tells the story of a woman named
hiso who was watching back a recording
of her back when she was still in school
as we watched together we were first
introduced to six of her friends that is
the new jeans members themselves and the
recording we saw that they had a lot of
fun back then they were never sad or
angry or disappointed they were always
smiling and every single clip they were
either dancing laughing or joking
overall they were just having the best
time of their lives but for some reason
throughout the music video we never
really got to see much of hiso's face it
was always covered up with her camera or
zoomed in on all we know about her is
she had a cast on her left arm and she
was always holding a camera with her she
was never really involved in their
activities it was always her her camera
and new jeans and then after that we
were introduced to him the guy from 2521
who is in the story The love interest of
hiso throughout the music video we knew
that hiso was clearly interested in this
guy but just like any other teenage girl
out there she tried her best to avoid
him
I so far
this is looking pretty normal this is
looking like your typical high school K
drama plot line Esau was probably going
to ask new jeans to help her get closer
with hyunduk but then hyung could
probably instead start developing
feelings for one of the new jeans girls
you know it's going to be the good old
love triangle plotline
right
right
no because after this one particular
scene Tang starts to get
dark
after this dear sighting scene the story
took a whole different direction as it
was all revealed that after all this
time Esau our main character was
alone
it was all in her mind new jeans they
were never there so
okay
what
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the story continues as we finally get to
see for the first time ever he saw a new
jeans expressing sadness we watch as he
saw Christ while being comforted by her
imaginary friends she saw hyundo looking
at her crying alone like a weirdo so she
decided to run away inside B we finally
get to see what he saw actually looks
like she stopped using her camera and we
get to see hiso slowly coming into the
realization that she's alone and then we
finally get to the scene which for me is
the final turning point for hiso she
watches new genes from distance as per
usual but this time no camera was
involved and new jeans was not aware of
her presence she watches as new jeans
continues to dance being happy and
expressive like nothing happened even
though moments ago she was literally
crying she had a breakdown but now
they're just dancing like nothing
happened she continued news to watch and
disappointment as she looked down at her
cast seeing Pure White and that's when
she fully came into the realization that
she's alone after that she ran to the
rooftop of her school building giving
birth to one of my favorite scenes from
a K-pop music video she dropped her
camera and just like that the one thing
that identifies her whole character
is destroyed this scene is Then followed
by another dear sighting scene this time
it's in the school hallways and in
between the scene we finally saw hiso
walking together with her love interest
Janu and then it cuts back to hiso
theory-eyed Frozen as she watched the
deer pass by
the screen slowly Fades out and now
we're back to the present time adult
hiso is watching back the recording and
her eyes gets teary but at the same time
she was also smiling and then the door
suddenly opens as the memories of her
past start entering her room and
that's it
the way I see it is new jeans are trying
to tell a story about us
K-pop fans see most K-pop fans most of
you watching right now assuming you are
a K-pop fan got into K-pop when you were
at your lowest whether it is you were
depressed lonely chronically online
mentally unstable maybe you had a bad
breakup maybe someone you loved the most
disappointed you maybe you didn't get
into the College of your dreams maybe
you were fighting with your parents the
point is
you're at your lows and you're searching
for an escape same here I was not at my
lowest but I was low and I was searching
for an escape from real life and for
People Like Us K-pop was that escape and
you know we hear it all the time from
several K-pop fans that K-pop changed my
life for the better or K-pop saved my
life and back then I didn't really have
a problem with that statement because I
felt it myself I personally felt like
K-pop did change my life for the better
until
recently because of ditto I've changed
my mind see the whole story of ditto
actually tried to Contour the statement
K-pop saved my life and after
understanding ditto even more
I agree I agree K-pop cannot save no
one's life
let me explain
ditto introduced us to three characters
ESO new genes and ESO represents us
K-pop fans new jeans represents K-pop
idols and hanuk represents real life and
the challenges it brings he saw just
like many of us was going through
something tough in her life that was
slowing her down this is symbolized by
the cast in her left arm because of that
she tried to find an escape she tried to
find something that can bring back a
little bit of joy in her life and that's
where new genes came in new jeans came
in her life and the fact is yes new
jeans did manage to put a smile back to
hiso's face after that he so became
obsessed with new jeans she starts
avoiding real life in this case because
she already felt comfortable and happy
with the presence of new jeans so why
would she face on real life that would
only give her hard times
at least that was her Todd until it hits
her when she's crying and she needs
physical presence
new genes are not going to be there for
her she realized that she can't live
without new jeans but new genes can live
totally fine without her she realized
that at the end of the day her and new
jeans will always be separated by her
camera her camera here represents our
phone our laptop our TV she realized
that after all this time she was just
escaping K-pop is not actually improved
her life she was still alone her real
life problems are still there even
though she felt happier in reality
nothing in her life change
as a result she decided to follow her
intuition that is to quit K-pop and face
on real life but then eventually she
returns to K-pop crying tears of joy
implying that
she does not regret the experience
now the question is
can we say K-pop saved hiso's life
no at the end of the day the one who
saved her life is herself by making that
decision to quit K-pop she managed to
save her own life but now I want you to
imagine what would happen if he so kept
on avoiding real life imagine if he so
kept on escaping imagine if you chose to
stay being obsessed with new jeans and
make new jeans her only source of
Happiness what would happen
well very likely
she would be even more depressed or even
worse
should not be alive
look
K-pop Idols including new jeans all of
them are mentally [ __ ] up people
either not okay in the head and this is
shown by Minh hijin through the music
video side 8 and side a new Genies in
every single clip only showed one
emotion
happiness the only time they showed an
emotion other than happiness was at the
end of the music video after the credits
we saw minji and Heron expressing
nutsingness not happy not sad nothing
and you know I think this is their way
of saying yo
once the cameras are off the cameras are
off their Idols are not the people you
think they are don't make these Idols
your only source of Happiness don't
depend on them because you don't know
them and there's a very high chance that
they will disappoint you
see this is why I don't agree with the
statement K-pop saved my life no more
because at the end of the day
it depends on the individual it depends
on how that individual uses Kpop will
they use it in the right way or the
wrong way and my fear is Young K-pop
fans young depressed K-pop fans will use
it in the wrong way they will become
overly obsessed with K-pop and use the
phrase K-pop saved my life as an excuse
to avoid dealing with their real life
issues
oh K-pop is the only 10 that's making me
happy these Idols are the only time that
is saving my life look that's cool and
all but it's not a good thing just
because you're happy does not mean your
life is [ __ ] saved K-pop may make you
feel happier but in reality you're still
lonely
you still have your real life problems
waiting for you you're not progressing
as a person my fear is they will use
K-pop as their permanent Escape their
life is just going to be full of
escaping and avoiding real life yes they
may be happy but how is that a good
thing
K-pop is not saving your life it's only
[ __ ] your life
hard
pause hold on what what basically what
new genes are trying to say to ditto is
use K-pop in the right way use it as a
temporary Escape or a mood booster to
help you face on real life at the end of
the day you have to go through a process
called life you have to face on real
life whether you like it or not you have
to always put real life above K-pop
because as much as these Idols want to
love you they can't as much as they want
to know you they can't as much as they
want to help you
they can't your Idols cannot guarantee
you anything
tahiso is an example if it ever comes to
a point where these Idols become your
only source of happiness
just stop
find happiness and support from real
life people or real life activities they
can also help you progress in life do
what he so did you will never regret it
because guess what
K-pop is always there
you can always come back to it but real
life they will grow with you
if you don't handle them now if you
don't face them now
you will regret later on
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