Mise en scène is a film term. It refers to the arrangement of all visual elements within a frame. This music video puts that definition into practice. Each scene mirrors the composition, lighting, and wardrobe of its source material. The parody is playful, but the attention to detail is serious.
Epik High is a hip-hop group; Davichi is a ballad duo. Their genres rarely overlap, making the collaboration itself unusual. Yet both acts are known for emotional storytelling. Kim Hanjoo brings an experimental sonic edge. Together, the result is more lighthearted than expected.
The on-screen acting isn't polished, and that's part of the appeal. The awkwardness becomes charm. Singing a breakup song while imitating film protagonists creates a deliberate irony. Sincerity and humor coexist in a single frame. Which film reference did you recognize first?
FAQ
What's the title of the Epik High and Davichi collaboration?
It's called 'Mise-en-Scène.' Released on October 13, this marks the first collaboration between the two acts, produced by Silica Gel's Kim Hanjoo. The music video parodies iconic scenes from romantic films including La La Land, In the Mood for Love, 500 Days of Summer, and Eternal Sunshine.
Which films are referenced in the Mise-en-Scène music video?
La La Land, In the Mood for Love, 500 Days of Summer, and Eternal Sunshine are recreated. Each scene faithfully reproduces the original film's composition, lighting, and costumes with meticulous attention to detail, earning praise despite being formatted as parody.
Who produced Epik High and Davichi's Mise-en-Scène?
Silica Gel's Kim Hanjoo handled production. His involvement, known for experimental sound design, made the unlikely pairing of hip-hop group Epik High and ballad duo Davichi result in an especially distinctive musical outcome.
