The new music video for "10 God Actors" The "common entertainment gossip" theme is brilliant
Sony Music Entertainment released the music video for the new song "Petit Petit Lady ~Mentaiko, Good Fortune Arrives~" by the 10-member entertainment group "10 God Actors (Tenzin Actor)", composed of members from and residing in Kyushu, on their official YouTube channel on August 9.
( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA1_t9zaDuQ )
While promoting the new song, the MV features a story incorporating common tropes from the entertainment gossip currently buzzing in society.
Starring member Takumi Umakoshi, the story follows his relationship with the mysterious sexy woman "Mentaiko," which spirals into a sensational gossip scandal.
It begins with private videos of the two leaking and spreading online. Netizens identify the woman, and rumors of plastic surgery begin to circulate. The scandal escalates further when a weekly magazine scoops photos of their secret meetings. Adding insult to injury, a love triangle within the group is exposed, forcing them to hold an apology press conference.
The story masterfully depicts celebrity gossip tropes we've all seen or heard somewhere before.
Afterwards, "Mentaiko" navigates the world fueled by gossip, making her gravure debut, publishing a confession book, and appearing in videos.
Who is Mentaiko? And how does the story end!
Kouzou Inoue, who plays a professional entertainment reporter, gave it his stamp of approval, saying, "It's like a work crafted by staff who've produced tabloid shows for years." He shared "5 Major Techniques to Avoid Being Caught in a Love Scandal":
① Never walk side-by-side (always have someone between you)
② Book two rooms when checking into a hotel
③ Always choose a private room for restaurant dates
④ Don't tell friends you're dating
⑤ Don't order delivery food at home
He listed these.
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