Ok.. It took me some time to write this blog and I am probably a lot late but better late than never. Look up the Webster's Dictionary - Oompah definition is - a repeated rhythmic bass accompaniment especially in a band; also: music featuring such accompaniment. On the other hand, where else you might have heard it... Ah the Oompa Loompas from the Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory movie. And now we have "Umpah Umpah (음파음파; Eumpaeumpa)" song by Red Velvet from their new mini-album The ReVe Festival Day 2 - S.M. Entertainment - Here we go now!
Feel the rhythm
Momi gieokaneun daero joa
Something unforgettable
Umpah Umpah
Music wise it makes sense - more westernized Pop rather than contemporary KPop with Bop lines, Heavy Bass and excellent drumming and high pitch background solos with chorus with the Robot making its appearance just like Red Red Red Velvet from Red Flavor. Seulgi is a stand out in her performance. Irene is evident, I fail to pick up the high pitcher Wendy in this track strangely. They have already racked in 6 show wins by end of August. Surely a winner all the way.
Full Tracklist:
The MV shows Wendy, Yeri, Irene, Joy, and Seulgi preparing themselves for a summer getaway to a beach house on to find a thunderstorm is all set to crash their party! They are seen playing a board game indoor and fixing the tooftop antenna to watch themselves on TV. This video has a similar look and feel from the one GFRIEND made in Fever. Nevertheless it sells. A summer super hit!!
Music Video
Dance Practice
From Best K-Music Awards show on SBS MTV - Live
MV Screengrabs
Album Pack:
Photo Gallery
Note: Red Velvet's outfits in the music video as the one above and the concept are accused of plagiarism by a brand called 'Paris99.' The designer of Paris99 even called out the issue herself on the official Instagram account of Paris99. It fell on deaf ears.. Surprise, Surprise!!
Spoiler Alert: K-Sources say Red Velvet are not done with 2019 yet... The ReVe Festival Day 3 should be out before 2019 ends. Hopefully.. Stay Tuned!
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