VIVIZ Umji Compares 'BOP BOP!' MV Filming to Shooting GFRIEND MVs
During an online media showcase, VIVIZ Umji shared her experience filming the "BOP BOP!" MV in contrast to the times they were shooting GFRIEND music videos.
Keep on reading to know what differences she mentioned.
VIVIZ Umji Shares Difference Between 'BOP BOP!' MV Filming and Shooting GFRIEND MVs
In the afternoon of Feb. 9, former GFRIEND members Umji, SinB and Eunha held an online media showcase to commemorate their highly-awaited debut as the three-member group VIVIZ later this day.
VIVIZ "Beam of Prism" Concept Photo
The name "VIVIZ" represents the endings of the girls' names. Since SinB and Eunha have the same name: Eunbi, the two VI's come from them. Meanwhile, the "Z" comes from Umji - the "ji" is pronounced similar to "z" in South Korea.
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Besides this, VIVIZ is also short for "VIVID dayZ" (vivid days). The group's management agency Big Planet Made explained that the group name represents the members' promise to always be true to their colors.
VIVIZ Eunha "Beam of Prism" Concept Photo
During the online media showcase, VIVIZ Eunha mentioned the group name. She shared that she found it a little strange the first time she heard it. But, she gradually started to like it.
The title song of VIVIZ's mini-album "Beam of Prism," was also discussed during the showcase. Eunha said that VIVIZ's "BOP BOP!" is a song where listeners can feel the members' bright energy.
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VIVIZ SinB "Beam of Prism" Concept Photo
In addition to what Eunha said, VIVIZ SinB shared that they thought a lot about what color to show through "Beam of Prism," especially now that they are a trio. She continued that upon hearing "BOP BOP!" she quickly liked it to become their debut song.
VIVIZ Umji "Beam of Prism" Concept Photo
Meanwhile, Umji tackled the filming of VIVIZ's "BOP BOP!" MV and compared it to the time they were shooting a GFRIEND MV. She said that now that they only have three members, they didn't have free time to take a nap while waiting for their turn to shoot their part.
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"Before, we had time to sleep while the other members were shooting individual scenes, but now our time is only spent for changing outfits. We are now using all the filming time that was supposed to be for the other members. It was very busy," VIVIZ Umji said.
Meanwhile, VIVIZ's "BOP BOP!" MV will be released later this day at 6 p.m. KST alongside the group's mini-album "Beam of Prism."
Are you excited about VIVIZ's debut today?
VIVIZ Completes Quarantine After Recovering From COVID-19
Ahead of the VIVIZ's debut, the three members were diagnosed with COVID-19.
VIVIZ "Beam of Prism" Concept Photo
Back on Jan. 28, Big Planet Made announced that Umji received a positive PCR test. Eunha was diagnosed a day after that, and SinB was confirmed positive a day later. Both Eunha and Umji showed mild symptoms, while SinB had no certain symptoms.
VIVIZ "Beam of Prism" Concept Photo
On Feb. 6, the agency released a statement to give an update on the VIVIZ members' health. They said that Umji, SinB and Eunha are no longer in quarantine as their health has improved and they are not showing particular symptoms anymore.
Big Planet Made then said that they will actively test the artists, monitor their health and take precautionary measures to ensure that the virus doesn't spread again.
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
