EXO’s Chanyeol grapples with despair in hauntingly moody Black Out music video from debut solo album; watch
EXO's Chanyeol has finally released the music video Black Out from his much-anticipated solo debut album of the same name.
EXO's Chanyeol has finally made his much-anticipated solo debut with the album Black Out on August 28, 2024. The artist has also released the music video for the title track, which has the same name as the record. With vivid cinematography and poignant lyrics, the artist skillfully captures the essence of heartbreak and longing.
Watch Black Out music video here-
The music video starts with Chanyeol on a bus passing through the city lights as he starts to reminisce about the person whom he loved. Throughout the song, the artist can be seen with a sad expression trying to cope after losing someone important in his life. The visuals remain hauntingly beautiful with vivid cinematography involving bold and saturated colors.
The pop-rock song skillfully merges minimal acoustic guitar with intense, moody synths layered over a brisk beat. The lyrics talk about the instability that one goes through after losing someone, effectively portraying the ensuing emotional chaos. Grounded by Chanyeol's unique and compelling baritone voice, the track explores the depths of loss and regret, vividly expressing these emotions through its intricate and powerful visuals.
Chanyeol made his debut as a K-pop idol as an EXO member alongside Baekhyun, Suho, Chen, Xiumin, Sehun, Kai, and Lay in 2012. Formed by SM Entertainment, they made their debut with the first EP, Mama, in 2012, along with the title track of the same name. However, their breakthrough came from the popular single Growl, which is nicknamed ‘National Anthem of Korea’ by fans.
The K-pop idol released his first solo song, SSFW, in 2019. He went on to debut in a subunit called EXO-SC alongside Sehun in the same year and released the EP What a Life. He also starred on the big screen in the indie movie The Box, which garnered immense popularity in Asia. Moreover, he will also be making an appearance in the upcoming K-drama The Frog, to be released in late 2024.