K-Pop fans have been graced with what can only be described as a visual and emotional masterpiece. IU has just unveiled her latest music video for the pre-release single “Love wins all,” and it’s creating a seismic wave of excitement across the internet. Though netizens are loving the song itself, what’s truly stirring the pot is the appearance of none other than BTS‘s V, whose on-screen chemistry with IU is so palpable fans are left in awe.
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The music video dropped on January 24 at the stroke of midnight, to the delight of eager fans who had been counting down the days. Directed by the visionary Um Tae Hwa — known for the Korean blockbuster movie Concrete Utopia — the video takes us on a cinematic journey that is as beautiful as it is haunting. Set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic future, it’s a tale of a couple as they fight to survive while being in love with each other.
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IU and V — dressed in wedding attire amidst the dystopian ruins — present a stark contrast to the desolation around them. The scenes of them exploring an abandoned shopping center, stumbling upon the wedding clothes, and the subsequent decision to don them, is a poignant reminder of the joy and normalcy that once was.
Tell me why in the whole MV IU was babying Taehyung?? pic.twitter.com/eRgXMbNgr2
— Jiya (@Iam_kths) January 23, 2024
The scenes that follow are nothing short of cinematic gold. One particularly touching moment is when the two are seen taking pictures in a photo booth, their expressions a mix of happiness, love, and a touch of melancholy. It’s as if, in that small, curtained space, they find a brief escape from their grim reality.
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Then there’s the scene where they slow dance — a moment of pure, unadulterated magic. The world around them fades away as they giggle and sing to each other, and it’s here that the “crazy chemistry” everyone’s talking about truly shines.
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Netizens from all corners of the globe are buzzing about the pair’s dynamic. Social media platforms are ablaze with reactions, GIFs, and fan theories about the storyline. The consensus is clear: IU and V have delivered performances that fans will talk about for a long time.
their hands shaking & iu covering taehyung’s good eye so he can’t see them approaching their end, they both gave us real cinema. #Love_wins_all pic.twitter.com/gP4h2y5uxq
— ً (@thvdiaries) January 23, 2024
I cry for them Even though they were afraid, they protected each other until the last moment and they stayed together, embracing each other. That’s what love is It may be sad but it is a beautiful love story. IU and Taehyung conveyed their emotions very well. Really perfect pic.twitter.com/2HgnbF1Pto
— ct (@jiravalee) January 23, 2024
the way IU kept tracing over taehyung’s right eye everytime when she saw him through the camera pic.twitter.com/5GNUtJnfRt
— nochu (ꪜ) (@vantebear_) January 23, 2024
As the video concludes with IU and V facing their unfortunate fate with a brave face, we’re left with a mixture of emotions — sadness for the characters’ plight, joy for the beauty of their connection, and a deep appreciation for the artistry involved in bringing such a story to life. You can watch the full music video here:
