Min Kyung Hoon X Kim Hee Chul – Hanryang (Feat. BIBI)
My take: it’s funny AND damn good, Heechul is a very good singer / rapper (people tend to forget) and BIBI is striking, as always. (more info + lyrics below, it was part of the show Knowing Brothers).
The whole show about the song / MV creation:
From Soompi:
Super Junior’s Kim Heechul and Min Kyung Hoon have dropped the full music video for their hip hop fusion track “Hanryang,” produced by DinDin and featuring BIBI.
“Hanryang” means “hedonist” or “libertine” and the lyrics, which were written by Heechul and Min Kyung Hoon, talk about living life the way one wants to live regardless of other people’s opinions. The music video was directed by Super Junior’s Shindong and features a special appearance from ATEEZ.
Original Article (from Soompi):
Super Junior’s Kim Heechul and Min Kyung Hoon are joining forces for another exciting collaboration!
As a spin-off project for their hit JTBC variety show “Ask Us Anything,” Heechul and Min Kyung Hoon have taken on the challenge of releasing a new hip hop song together. The two singers have previously released two chart-topping duets through the variety program—”Sweet Dream” and “Falling Blossoms” (also known as “Aftereffects”)—but in contrast to those sentimental ballads, their new hip hop collab will mark uncharted territory for the duo.
On December 18, Heechul and Min Kyung Hoon dropped a music video teaser for their upcoming track “Hanryang” (a Korean word that means “hedonist” or “libertine”), which takes hip hop all the way back to the Joseon era. The song’s lyrics, which were personally penned by Heechul and Min Kyung Hoon, will talk about living life the way one wants to live, no matter what others may say.
“Hanryang,” which was produced by DinDin and features up-and-coming artist BIBI, will mix the hip hop genre with a traditional Korean beat. The music video, which was directed by Super Junior’s Shindong, will also feature a special appearance by popular idol group ATEEZ.
Heechul and Min Kyung Hoon’s new song “Hanryang” will be released online on December 20 at midnight KST. A special video documenting the duo’s journey recording the track together will also be released shortly beforehand—on December 19 at 10:40 p.m. KST—on the official “Ask Us Anything” YouTube channel here.
From comments on YT:
-Heechul (Super Junior) and Kyunghoon (Buzz) are both casts of the variety show Knowing Brothers.
-Heechul likes to collab with his Knowing Brothers co-stars. Him and Kyunghoon already had an earlier collab which top the charts btw and also with Lee Soo Geun titled ‘White Winter’.
-As Heechul is known through out his career with the moniker ‘universe star’, all his duos has the ‘universe’ name in it, ‘Universe Cowards’ with Kyunghoon, ‘Universe Shorties’ with Soo Geun and now ‘Universe Hiphop’ since it has hiphop sounds.
-Shindong (Super Junior) who is now also a permanent cast in the show directs all their MVs.
-Heechul likes to get her favorite idols to participate in the MVs if he is given the chance. (Momo in Sweet Dream, ITZY in White Winter and now ATEEZ) -There’s always a mini-series about the development of these songs, MV filming, etc. uploaded on the Knowing Bros channel/JTBC if ever you are interested.
In summary, Heechul just wants to create good music with his mates but turns out to be bangers each time.
Lyrics (autotranslation):
Come hither~
Even though my head is empty, I’m happy
I don’t live complicated lives like you, who use your brains
Anyway, I am me and you are you
Even if you’re rude, please mind your manners, wack!
People can’t mind their own business these days
They act like they’re worried about you but it’s really their inferiority complex
Whenever I see you, I can’t breathe
A few days ago, you stopped me and I said what’s up
You said let’s go say hi to Mr. Min next door so I said yes and went to congratulate my friend
Damn, but their eyes are not saying that
How dare a jester like you come here?
Pathetic, well how classy do you think you all are?
I see two hanryangs, they’re the talk of the town
They are quite handsome (waking up all the babies from their sweet slumber)
Life, Korea is famous for its ginseng
But what’s even more famous are the Universe Hipsters
It’s a waste of time, I don’t care
Throw me a poem on my skirt and go on your way
Once I write, I come in first place
Once I reel it in, I catch big fish
What to do? I’m a hanryang
Call the jesters, let’s watch a play
Bring out the food, let’s have a feast
Let’s fill our stomachs and play
If you make me work, I’ll turn around
Hey, have you heard?
The second son of the Min house passed his examination in the past
I knew he would become a great person early on (Min Kyung Hoon)
Ever since I was young, I was filled with charm
I’m on my way home, carried on a floral chair
My lips are rising, hidden behind the fan
Breaking out into a smile
People are talking, they say I came to pay the price of my face
The whole town is talking, they say I came to pay the price of my face
I see two hanryangs, they’re the talk of the town
They are quite handsome (waking up all the babies from their sweet slumber)
Life, Korea is famous for its ginseng
But what’s even more famous are the Universe Hipsters
It’s a waste of time, I don’t care
Throw me a poem on my skirt and go on your way
Once I write, I come in first place
Once I reel it in, I catch big fish
What to do? I’m a hanryang
Call the jesters, let’s watch a play
Bring out the food, let’s have a feast
Let’s fill our stomachs and play
If you make me work, I’ll turn around
DinDin BIBI HeeHee DooDoo
We’re the same inside and out so what’s with all the talk?
What is this combination?
Where is the starting point? It’s all good!
First, producer, please give me a hip hop beat
Cuz I’m about to party till I pass out
Call the jesters, let’s watch a play
Bring out the food, let’s have a feast
Let’s fill our stomachs and play
If you make me work, I’ll turn around
