Matt Walsh Reacts To K-Pop Band's Most Popular Song

Matt Walsh

6 Dec 202205:42

Summary

TLDRThe script discusses K-pop sensation BLACKPINK being named Time magazine's 2022 Entertainer of the Year, following BTS in 2020. The speaker humorously admits unfamiliarity with the group and decides to listen to their hit 'Pink Venom'. The song's lyrics are analyzed for deeper meanings, touching on themes of existence, joy, tragedy, and the overwhelming nature of modern life. The speaker concludes that BLACKPINK's music is insightful, playful, and tragic, deserving of their title.

Takeaways

🎤 Blackpink has been named Time magazine's 2022 Entertainer of the Year, following BTS who received the title in 2020.
🌟 They are a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, known for their intensive training and star quality.
💽 Their first LP album sold over one million copies in less than a month after its release in 2020.
🎶 The speaker admits not being familiar with Blackpink, highlighting their global popularity despite personal unfamiliarity.
📀 The group's first album is simply titled 'Album', showcasing their creative approach to self-titling.
🎵 The song 'Pink Venom' is presented as their biggest hit to date, embodying their affinity for the color pink.
🎧 The lyrics of 'Pink Venom' are analyzed for their poetic and existential significance.
🤔 The phrase 'waving the Coco' is interpreted as a metaphor for life's sweet and scalding moments.
🧠 The line 'straight to your Dome' is discussed as a reflection on the overwhelming nature of modern information and sensory input.
🏆 The speaker concludes that Blackpink's music is insightful, beautiful, playful, and tragic, deserving of their title as Entertainer of the Year.

Q & A

Who was chosen as Time magazine's 2022 Entertainer of the Year?
-Black Pink was chosen as Time magazine's 2022 Entertainer of the Year.
Which K-pop artist earned the title before Black Pink?
-BTS earned the title of Time magazine's Entertainer of the Year in 2020.
What is the name of the South Korean label that selected Black Pink?
-YG Entertainment is the South Korean label that selected Black Pink.
How quickly did Black Pink's first LP album sell more than one million copies?
-Black Pink's first LP album sold more than one million copies in less than a month after its 2020 release.
What does the speaker claim to have never heard of before the report?
-The speaker claims to have never heard of the group Black Pink before the report.
What is the title of Black Pink's biggest hit mentioned in the script?
-The title of Black Pink's biggest hit mentioned in the script is 'Pink Venom'.
What color does the group Black Pink seem to enjoy according to the script?
-According to the script, Black Pink seems to enjoy the color pink.
What does the speaker find extraordinary about Black Pink's music?
-The speaker finds the lyrics of Black Pink's music, particularly the song 'Pink Venom,' extraordinary.
What deeper meaning does the speaker interpret from the lyrics 'Black Pink Black Pink'?
-The speaker interprets the lyrics 'Black Pink Black Pink' as the group boldly announcing their existence and selfhood.
What is the possible interpretation of the line 'kick in the door waving the Coco' according to the speaker?
-The speaker suggests that 'kick in the door waving the Coco' could mean that the joy that cocoa brings can also burn you, symbolizing the sweet and scalding nature of life.
What message does the speaker believe the song 'Pink Venom' conveys about life?
-The speaker believes the song 'Pink Venom' conveys that life is not about finding the answer but inhabiting the moment for all its pain and joy.