I Decided to Become a Perfect Girl

Bae Ha-young was diligently searching for music video interpretation videos.

She wasn’t the type to go out of her way to find such interpretations, though.

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Yoo Hyung-woo 3 hours ago· Edited

[This music video was created while pondering deeply about what ‘Debonaire-ness’ is with the long-awaited comeback of Debonaire.]

[Even though it was our first time working together, I’m really thankful to the Debonaire members for their excellent cooperation despite any awkwardness. The atmosphere on set was so cheerful!]

[And should I say the producer? Thanks to Do-hee meeting directly with me to explain the mood and lyrics of the song, and the points she highlighted in the music video synopsis, I was able to direct more comfortably. It was truly enjoyable.]

[I’m also really grateful to Director So-hyun and the Topist staff who helped facilitate everything.]

[Lastly, to the PDs and Directors who joined me…]

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Director: Yoo Hyung-woo

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Not just the bait that Do-hee wrote the script.

“They even got a shoutout from the music video director, so I have to check this out.”

And perhaps because such news was out, the music video interpretation YouTubers quickly uploaded their videos even before Cha Ha-ru got to it.

“Let’s see… this person has the highest views.”

[Hello, music video interpretation channel. This is Today’s Interpretation.]

[Today, without any promotion, just two days after the release, the sensational group Debonaire has achieved real-time number 1 on the charts with their self-titled ‘SAME’ and ‘EUPHORIA,’ and I rapidly prepared for this.]

Bae Ha-young listened with considerable interest.

[Debonaire’s concept has always effectively expressed contrasting images more attractively than anyone else, and this time it became a hot topic starting from each title’s release date.]

[‘SAME’ was released on Friday the 13th at 1 PM.]

[‘EUPHORIA’ was revealed on Valentine’s Day the 14th at 2 PM.]

[This analysis is compiled from netizens’ observations and may include personal opinions!]

[Then, let’s get started.]

After showcasing our Do-hee’s cute twin braid concept photo released today, the YouTuber began summarizing the lyrics’ key points.

[Euphoria, often translated as joy or optimism, refers to an abnormal extreme state of happiness. It is a clinical condition that can diagnose mental disorders like depression, opposite of clinical depression. It’s clinically related to certain mental illnesses like mania.]

[Same like Insane, it feels as crazy as being Sane and rational.]

[Both titles directly mention mental disorders in their titles and lyrics.]

It was roughly along those lines.

Reading out captured posts from the internet.
Of course, a detailed comparison with the music video was thoroughly conducted.

[At this point, it’s worth noting when Na-eun and Do-hee, who are friends, appear in the same camera frame during the Euphoria music video. Doesn’t it seem like the closer it gets to night, the closer they get together, smiling at each other?]

[Also, when Na-eun is hesitating to confess her feelings to her crush, Do-hee is there by her side cheering her on, but for some reason, Na-eun can’t seem to get the words out and just looks at Do-hee.]

“Oh… Jackpot.”

However, as soon as the YouTuber finished summarizing the music video content, they confidently shouted out.

[In fact, the lyrics that instill certainty are undoubtedly here. The scene of Na-eun lying in bed holding a box of chocolates and worrying! ‘I can’t keep my hidden feelings anymore, what should I do?’]

[I can’t keep it anymore. Hidden feelings. Hyde’s feelings. At this point, it’s one hundred percent! Even if it was metaphorical, once you combine the lyrics and everything from the music video since its release, it’s intuitive enough that not knowing would be strange, right?]

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[In this universe, Na-eun and Do-hee are likely the same person. Among them, Na-eun is Jekyll, and Do-hee is Hyde.]

“…Do-hee-d?”

I can’t believe it’s because of Dorahee that her role is Do-hee-d, but that thought flitted through my mind, yet Bae Ha-young listened quietly.

Another nickname has been born.

[These elements are also overtly revealed in ‘SAME’. We see Do-hee playing the piano in a foggy atmosphere, but Na-eun’s voice flows out. Conversely, Do-hee’s voice is heard in scenes of Na-eun. This depicts a time when the mind is going crazy and the distinction between personalities is lost.]

“Oh, this is like that…?”

[Finally, the moment Hyde plays the piano forcefully, the door opens and a gust of wind blows, the last vestige of reason that Jekyll clings to. Notes flutter about, and ultimately, Jekyll ends up being consumed, marking the beginning of this music video.]

[Here, we can discern that the viewpoint of Euphoria, released on the 14th, is ahead of SAME, released on the 13th. Thus, there are opinions that this implies some reversal of natural order, and speculation arises connecting this with the album name.]

“Oh… Jackpot.”

And with evidence, the storytelling continued smoothly.

[Na-eun tries to escape with Chiyo, but in reality, Chiyo, who awakened in the graveyard, is already a person who burned to death, merely the unconscious IF that wanted to save the victim, Chiyo, as noted in Jekyll’s memos.]
[Running wildly in the maze, but the reason I haven’t faced a dead end is the same. Because I’m a ghost that’s already dead, I can just pass through.]

And everything seemed plausible.

“Oh wow…”

[So who are Woo-ah and Seo-yoon? Perhaps Na-eun and Do-hee. Ordinary beings that are not drastically divided like Jekyll and Hyde. Sometimes good, sometimes evil – it’s probably me expressing my daily self.]

[The reason their appearance is in everyday life and why they mirror each other is likely for that reason, and the fact that the extreme villain Hyde commands them to chase Chiyo is also due to that.]

This YouTuber’s reasoning is so logical.

It feels like all of the interpretations offered by this YouTuber must be correct.

[However, the question of why each person’s role is divided that way remains unanswered.]

[So here, we decided to make an interesting assumption. It’s the usual appearances of the members in reality.]

[It’s not just that the youngest, Do-hee, is playful, which makes her Hyde, and the leader and oldest, Na-eun, shows a gentle and kind side to the point of being nicknamed Hana at times.]

Bae Ha-young nodded.

She listened to the YouTuber’s conclusion.

[The point is that Hyde is a character that embodies desire itself.]

[Also, Hyde is a dual personality that is one with Jekyll. In other words, the desire of this Hyde (Do-hee) could be identified with the person Jekyll (Na-eun).]

And right then, nostalgic footage appeared.

When Seven was formed, in a reality program.

[Hana: Who else but me would do it!]
[Do-hee: I’ll do it.]

Another clip.

When Seven made their first comeback, in the variety show [Idol Human Theater] with a role swap.

[Do-hee: Hello, I’m the charismatic leader of Seven, the oldest sister, Lee Do-hee!]

Another footage.

Behind-the-scenes from the Debonaire documentary.

[Do-hee: I don’t think Na-eun unni became the leader just because she’s the oldest. She became the leader because all the members rely on her the most. However, I’m also confident I could take on the role of leader anytime! (Just joking)]

Bae Ha-young was already lost in memories while watching Do-hee’s past self from years ago.

[Indeed!]

The YouTuber didn’t even give time to get lost in nostalgia and launched an intense conspiracy theory.

[Do-hee’s consistent wish to be the leader. Could it be that Do-hee’s last statement was a joke?]

[I dare to speculate that she sent Woo-ah and Seo-yoon to catch Chiyo, and Hyde, who swallowed Na-eun, is perhaps Do-hee projecting her desire to become a leader into the scenario!]
Seo-yoon Unni and Woo-ah Unni are being bossed around by Hyde, who devoured Na-eun Unni. Isn’t that the leader Do-hee projecting her desires onto the script!?

That’s why Bae Ha-young was a bit stunned.

“…This makes sense.”

I finally understood why the video went viral.

Most of the fans were flooding the comments, saying this conclusion was quite fun and plausible.

[Haha, of course, this is just a personal opinion led by fan hearts! (Proof of joining the AIR fan club) and a playful conclusion with a bit of absurdity, so please don’t take it too seriously.]

[However, I hope to see Do-hee’s appearance as the leader of Debonaire on a variety show during the downtime.]

[Next week, Debonaire’s album will finally be unveiled. If there’s a connection then, I’ll return with a more detailed interpretation!]

[See you next time for the music video interpretation~]

Bae Ha-young chuckled as she checked the video comments.

─This crazy album’s final story = The tale of Do-hee wanting to be a leader lol this is obviously not true lololol
─Wow, the music video is so intuitive but the deeper you dig, the more points you find, it’s insane
─Even before the album release, with two pre-release tracks, I’m so looking forward to what else will come
─Jekyll Na-eun, Do-hee-dr lololol
─Seriously, this album’s planning is insane. They say all the members participated in the tracks centered around producing Do-hee… How did they even think of doing Jekyll and Hyde to fit Friday the 13th and Valentine’s Day?
─So it was Jekyll and Hyde, chills all over
─I didn’t know today’s music analysis person was from AIR season 1 lololol I often enjoy their music video interpretations!
─The song is great, but the visuals are too good…

Bae Ha-young laughed for quite a while as she scrolled through the latest comments and then uploaded the video to her SNS.

Dol Ahyee @Dol_Ahyee

(Video Link) Summarizing the music video: Genius producer Do-hee, who wanted to be a leader, lololol Is it a joke?

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Seo-yoon Unni was laughing beside her.

The main subjects, leader and Na-eun Unni, were chuckling while covering their mouths, but I had no idea what was so funny.

“Why are you taking it so seriously? It’s just a joke. It’s not real. Just think of it as an upload.”

“Exactly~ Our Do-hee thinks of me as the best leader!”

Ah, I seriously was planning to ask Na-eun Unni for the leader position if we hit Billboard #1.

Now, I can’t even bring that up.

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