On November 6th, South Korean band NCT’s singer Doyoung released his third digital single The Story (시리도록 눈부신) this year and is once again winning hearts with his beautiful voice. With the deepest of emotions hidden within the lyrics emerging into our hearts through his lovely voice, this song is truly a beautiful solo that you cannot miss out on. With a message of moving on together into another stage of life, this song is meaningful, emotional, and filled with colours.
Doyoung took part in composing his latest single The Story and even performed the song on November 1st, 2024, at the 2024 Doyoung Concert [Dearest Youth]. The singer made his solo debut earlier this year on April 22nd with his full-length album Youth. This was followed by the release of two other singles 17 and First Love among which the latter is a remake along with a Japanese single Cry.
Now, let’s begin with the MV review!
NCT DOYOUNG’s The Story MV Review
As soon as you play the music video, Doyoung’s voice hits you as he takes you on a sudden journey through a happy land. His happy smile that accompanies his voice captures your attention right from the start. A story soon plays out and we are taken on an exciting journey that shows new beginnings and a trust that this new chapter will take place together.
I have to talk about the beautiful visuals of the music video it is so colourful and like a dream. A beautiful dream that calls out for you to fly and live the life that you want to. It is bright and mesmerised the audience in a way that you find yourself smiling and finding an escape you didn’t know you needed. The scenes in the video are simply beautiful and with Doyoung’s visuals, the overall feeling just gets better.
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Adding to this is the singer’s soothing voice that uplifts you throughout the song. It almost feels like the BGM of an important Disney movie scene where the protagonist is flying to their freedom. The song really does lift you up in a similar way and you can see your eyes get brighter as everything around you begins to make you happy. This is a song that will make the world brighter when going back home on a bus.
He is singing a lullaby that assures you while also bringing the feeling of a song that encourages you to move forward in life. It assures you when you fear the next chapter of your life and holds your hand as you take that step. The lyrics are simply beautiful and meaningful, leaving the listener with a happy smile. And even if things don’t start in the best way, you can always fix whatever is needed and fly to a dream that awaits you.
Adding to this is the smooth cinematography that captures the singer from the right angles while also focusing on some meaningful elements that he is carrying. The changes in the scenes are smooth and give the feeling of a lot taking place without much change in the background. It is the way everything is presented that steals your attention and ensures that you don’t lose focus for even a moment.
Altogether, this song is beautiful, soothing, encouraging, meaningful, and many other positive emotions that will make you happy and confident. It is like a friend holding your hand as you prepare yourself for a new chapter in life. Doyoung smoothly sneaks into your heart and you won’t even realise how many times you have hit the replay button.
Watch The Story MV by DOYOUNG
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