Baek Ji-young Shares Behind-the-Scenes of New Music Video Featuring Nana and Chae Jong-seok

On December 15, singer Baek Ji-young appeared on SBS PowerFM's 'Cultwo Show' to discuss her new music video starring Nana and Chae Jong-seok. Baek Ji-young is currently celebrating her 25th anniversary in the music industry with the release of her latest album.

She described her title track '그래 맞아' (That's Right) as a '백발' (Baek Ji-young style ballad) that differs from her previous works by being more calm and bold rather than desperate and sorrowful. The song was composed and directed by Kangta, although Baek Ji-young clarified that she did not directly request his involvement; instead, the decision was made through a blind monitoring process at a song camp.

Baek Ji-young also shared an emotional moment during the recording of the new song, revealing that she cried when her daughter visited her towards the end of the session. "The song is sad, but it felt warm to me. I was overwhelmed with gratitude seeing my daughter outside while recording a warm song," she explained.

The music video, directed by renowned filmmaker Lee Eung-bok, known for his work on hit dramas like 'Descendants of the Sun', 'Goblin', and 'Mr. Sunshine', marks his debut in music video direction. Interestingly, the title '그래 맞아' was also created by Lee, who initially suggested the title 'Pencil' written by Kangta.

Additionally, the music video has garnered attention due to dating rumors surrounding the lead actors Nana and Chae Jong-seok. Baek Ji-young mentioned that they created three teaser versions, including a playful '100 Kisses' version that compiles all the kissing scenes, which fans can view on her Instagram account.

While Baek Ji-young has dance tracks ready, she expressed difficulty in finding a male feature artist. She humorously noted that during her collaboration with Taecyeon, it was a simpler process, but now it feels more complicated. Kim Tae-kyun suggested Shownu from MONSTA X, which brought a smile to Baek Ji-young's face, adding a light-hearted moment to the discussion.