Showing posts with label Orange Caramel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Orange Caramel. Show all posts
Orange Caramel’s “Shanghai Romance” MV charms fans with quirky humor
After School sub-unit Orange Caramel is receiving a lot of love for their witty and humorous music video for the the trio’s latest single “Shanghai Romance“. The music video is set in a fictional world created around a traditional Chinese theme, and tells the story of three women — that is, Raina,Nana, and Lizzy– trying to entice a male protagonist.
The music video begins with Raina holding onto a traditional Chinese umbrella as she attempts to capture the attention of a good-looking guy in a restaurant. Unfortunately for Raina, she’s so captivated by him that she runs head first into a lantern. Nana later tries to woo the same man by sending him a wonton in a glass of water only to have him return it. The last competitor, Lizzy tries showing off some leg and smiling coyly, but alas, the guy seems too intent on eating the fried rice in front of him.
Fans are fawning over the “Shanghai Romance” music video for its witty plot as well as the fact that they got to see another side of the gorgeous members of Orange Caramel. They’re also commenting that the group should appear on more variety shows to show off their humor.
Orange Caramel is pushing forward with their “One Asia Project“ theme, and the members are being praised for their ability to pull off the tight-fitting traditional Chinese dresses. The unique concept is said to stand out from other groups as well. “Shanghai Romance” is also pulling in a lot of interest as the lyrics and choreography were created by Kim Heechul of Super Junior.
Fans who watched the video responded, “It’s hard for girl groups to show off their fun side, I think Orange Caramel looks better after seeing their honest charm,” “I think this is the first time I’ve seen a music video like this,” “In any case, who’s the guy in the video? He’s so good looking I’m already a fan,” and “I really like Orange Caramel’s ‘Shanghai Romance’, I’ve already memorized the dance.”
What are the reasons behind Orange Caramel’s success?
Out of the many ‘unit groups’ that promote separately from their core group, one of the most successful is Orange Caramel, who has a batting average of 4 out of 4 when it comes to their singles, starting with last year’s “Magic Girl” and ending with their latest effort, “Shanghai Romance“. Whether for good or for bad, they’ve scored enough successes to start hearing the words “better than After School”.
How have Lizzy, Raina, and Nana been able to make Orange Caramel such a hit? The members themselves play a large role; with Raina, After School‘s main vocal, the sub-unit is able to hold their own in talent. She also provides the foundation for Orange Caramel’s trademark sweet tunes.
Nana, meanwhile, checks off the ‘visuals’ box as she’s able to deliver a plethora of image concepts, from sexy to cute to tough and feminine. Then, of course, there’s Lizzy, the resident K-pop aegyo girl who managed to make a name for herself through her variety and sitcom appearances. Thanks to her public recognition, Orange Caramel gains a boost as well.
One word that cannot be left out in any discussion of Orange Caramel is “concept”. The sub-unit stakes much on their unique concepts, and the members avow that their success is tied to the success of their concept. Industry insiders often say that “girl groups have nothing new to deliver”, and yet Orange Caramel managed to break away from the stale “sexy vs.cute” debate with the very own ‘unique’ look.
Their concept relates especially well to the Korean idea of “ppongkki” – a word that is hard to translate into English, but which relates to a distinctive Korean style of music that brings back images of trot singers and old people having a jolly time.
Opinions clash regarding Orange Caramel, with popular opinion tottering between “fresh” and “overly cute”. Despite their detractors, they have never backed away from their concept. The members have gotten used to the idea, with them even pitching their own proposals about where to go next.
One sure-fire barometer of their success is the massive number of parodies they inspire in popular culture. Both citizens and fellow idols (especially male idols) have created parodies of their songs, further solidifying their establishment in popular media.
Orange Caramel’s fan base is varied, with both male and female fans of their music. However, if After School can be said to have a larger-than-normal amount of female fans for a girl group, Orange Caramel could be seen as its counterbalance, having a large number of male fans.
Source: OSEN
After School’s UEE supports Orange Caramel’s comeback
Adding to the long list of celebrities who’ve cheered on the resident ‘cute-concept’ trio of the K-Pop world, After School‘s UEE recently lent her support to her Orange Caramel siblings at their comeback performance on KBS’s Music Bank.
According to accounts, UEE paid a visit to their waiting room prior to their performance. She joined the audience during their stage to cheer on her fellow groupmates along with their fans.
“Since my Orange Caramel friends worked hard on this album to present their fans with a perfect gift, I hope many people regard them with interest and watch them grow,” she said. “Orange Caramel, fighting!”
Netizens were taken with UEE’s manners, saying, “What a familial atmosphere. Orange Caramel and UEE fighting!” and “Orange Caramel’s “Shanghai Romance” is a very unique and tangy song, I’m already addicted to it!”
Source: Sports Chosun
Orange Caramel “Shanghai Romance” on ‘Music Core’
Orange Caramel is back, and this time they’re ready to rock the stage as dazzling triplets for their new song, “Shanghai Romance“!
Inspired by a traditional Chinese melody, the girls weaved that together with Kim Heechul‘s witty lyrics and their own set of glitzy visuals, creating a stage that left everyone in the audience cheering for more.
Orange Caramel new single “Shanghai” will be released this October
After School sub-unit Orange Caramel has just announced they will be releasing their new single on October 13th, entitled “Shanghai“!
Lizzy, Raina, and Nana‘s new track is a continuation of their ‘One Asia Project‘, which they kick-started earlier this year with their sleeper hit, “Bangkok City“. This time, they’ll be showcasing one of China’s most vibrant cities as their next destination.
“There are inquiries coming in left and right about Orange Caramel’s new album concept,” revealed aPledis Entertainment representative. “The album was produced by a star everyone will be surprised at, and the members are filming the music video in secrecy with a strict restriction on leaking concept photos.”
Source: Sports Chosun via Naver
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