The more I fall for it, the harder it is to get outĮven so, we continue to use social media simply because we love it, as KAI belts in the pre-chorus, On “Black Mirror,” KAI critiques society’s obsession with social media and how it can become addicting, Its name refers to how our smartphone screens look when they are not in use-black mirrors for us to gaze upon ourselves. The first B-side on Rover, “Black Mirror,” is described as a hip-hop R&B track that explores how we humans are dependent on stimulating and provocative social media content. Idols such as SF9’s Taeyang and DKB’s Heechan have already posted dance covers of “Rover’s” dance chorus, and in the following weeks, more and more idols are sure to join them. The choreography is sleek and powerful, showcasing why KAI is referred to as one of the best dancers in K-pop. While we are not shown the full dance, I am confident when I say it will more than likely be one of the standouts of 2023. Intercut with the music video’s plotline are snippets of “Rover”’s choreography. This occurs during the bridge, where KAI sings, The final ID card KAI presents is devoid of a name and photograph, and simply reads “MR.” This is KAI accepting himself as a free artist, no longer tying himself down to one specific identity to please others. In a May 2014 interview with The Celebrity Magazine, KAI revealed he first learned ballet as a child after watching The Nutcracker, and began practicing the dance form again as an adult after watching Billy Elliot. The film centers around the titular protagonist, an 11-year-old boy who is passionate about ballet. Elliot Billy, a reference to the 2000 British coming-of-age film, Billy Elliot. This is just the first of many identities KAI creates for himself, as we later see in a multitude of cuts, he has created over a dozen fake IDs with a variety of names and photographs of himself in a variety of fashion styles. Frank William, from a list of names he has presumably made himself. The music video for “Rover” begins with KAI creating an ID card in a dimly lit room. “Rover’s” meaning is expressed in the music video, which we will now dig into. Eventually, the rover decides to put an end to their ever-changing identity and challenges those who criticize them to figure out their true self. No matter how much people try to figure out the rover in question, they turn up empty-handed due to their ever-changing identity. Lyrically, “Rover” is about an individual who dismisses the criticisms of others and chooses to live freely as a wanderer (hence the title, as “rover” can be used as a synonym of “wanderer”). “Rover” also features prominent use of percussion throughout-twinkling bells, and the marimba can be heard in the background as KAI’s sultry voice draws listeners in. KAI’s previous singles “Mmmh” and “Peaches” were both of the R&B genres, but “Rover” is a dancehall track containing a heart-pounding bass. However, with a change in its lyrics and KAI’s magnetic vocal and dance performances, “Rover” avoids being a simple copy-and-paste project. Rover" and “Rover” is that the latter is in a lower key other than that, the songs are quite similar sonically. The most noticeable difference between “Mr. She is credited as a composer and writer for “Rover,” and has uploaded multiple Instagram posts showing her support for KAI’s rendition of the song. The following review is based on the opinion of the writer and does not reflect the thoughts of Team Genius Korea or Genius Media Group, Inc. With his third EP, KAI explores new sounds and proves why he has earned the moniker “idol of idols.” KAI is best known as the charismatic and powerful main dancer of K-pop sensation EXO, but since the release of his 2020 debut EP, KAI (开), he has been steadily growing his own fanbase as a soloist. A year after the release of his second EP, Peaches, Kim Jongin-better known by the stage name, KAI-has made his solo comeback with his third EP, Rover.
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