After the surprise appearance of Tony Leung in NewJeans’ “Cool With You” MV, fans and the public alike are left in awe.
At 0:00 on July 20th (KST), NewJeans dropped 2 versions of the MV for “Cool With You”, a song from their 2nd EP “Get Up”, and immediately caused a sensation in the music scene.
Unlike the youthful vibe of NewJeans’ previous pre-release song “Super Shy”, “Cool With You” embraces a dreamy and mysterious concept, showcasing the unique artistic vision of Min Hee Jin and the versatility and harmony of the 5 members.
Even more surprising, the 2 versions of the “Cool With You” MV, which is called Side A and Side B, feature globally acclaimed stars Jung Ho Yeon and Tony Leung, deeply impressing everyone.
With “Cool With You”, Jung Ho Yeon takes on the role of a god of love, who chooses to give up her divine status and pursue her object of affection. The storyline is open to interpretation, allowing each viewer to draw their own story through the subtle acting of the main character.
At the same time, Tony Leung’s appearance in the MV has sparked continuous discussions among industry experts. It should not be easy to invite an Asian icon like him to a project of a one-year-old girl group, so many speculated that ADOR, NewJeans’ agency, had spent a hefty sum of money.
However, the truth turned out to be quite surprising.
In particular, it was revealed that Tony Leung received no payment for his appearance in the “Cool With You” MV. Min Hee Jin sent the script to Tony Leung through a mutual acquaintance, and the actor, after confirming the MV’s story, accepted the role without any question about the appearance duration or remuneration. In fact, Tony Leung simply considered it a “gift to Korean fans”.
In the end, despite appearing only for a few seconds, the charisma and aura of the seasoned movie star left a powerful and unforgettable impression.
At the same time, “Cool With You” MV director Shin Woo Seok and Min Hee Jin were astonished by Tony Leung’s performance. They said, “Even though it was a short appearance, Tony Leung showed great enthusiasm by thoroughly analyzing the scenario in advance, and even suggested the silver-haired hairstyle for the MV. He was praised by the staff for displaying utmost dedication on the set, living up to the reputation of a great actor.”
Source: iMBC, K14
