Group Big Bang alumnus T.O.P (Choi Seung-hyun, 39) and actress Nana (Im Jin-ah, 35) have become a hot topic after developing romantic feelings and becoming a couple through a music video shoot. Music video sets, which require deep emotions and dense acting in a short period of time, have long served as a ‘legendary matchmaking bridge’ connecting many stars as lovers and even husband and wife, both domestically and internationally.
Music Video Sets as Matchmaking Bridges for Star Couples
On the 2nd, representatives for T.O.P and Nana addressed reports that they have been dating since June, officially stating to OSEN, ‘The two first met and formed a connection through a music video shoot, grew close, and developed into a romantic relationship around June of this year.’ The filming of the music video for T.O.P’s double title track ‘DOOM DADA’ (or ‘Turned Crazy!’) from his full-length album ‘Multiple Perspectives’ released in January served as their fateful starting point. Responses have been pouring in that the two, with their unique personalities and glamorous visuals, make a great match.
Romances that blossomed through music videos have existed in the music industry for a long time.
Famous Korean Celebrity Couples Formed in Music Videos
A representative example is the ‘Culture President’ Seo Taiji and actress Lee Eun-sung couple. The two first met in 2008 when Lee Eun-sung appeared as the female lead in the music video for Seo Taiji’s 8th album track ‘Bermuda Triangle.’ Afterwards, Seo Taiji made the first move, and after cultivating their affection, the two began dating officially in 2009 and tied the knot in 2013, later welcoming their daughter Dam-i.
Singer Crush and Red Velvet member Joy are also a representative couple connected by a music video. The two shared sweet chemistry in May 2020 through Crush’s homemade series first single ‘Mayday.’ At the time, the two even created a heartwarming atmosphere by declaring themselves each other’s fans in the recording studio making-of video. Having built a close bond during the music video filming and music production process, the two later developed into lovers and established themselves as an official entertainment industry couple receiving warm support from the public.
Taeyang, who was in Big Bang with T.O.P, and actress Min Hyorin also formed a connection through the music video for Taeyang’s 2014 solo track ‘1AM’ and wed in 2018. Actors Joo Ji-hoon and Gain also developed into a romantic relationship after working together in Gain’s 2014 music video for ‘FXXK U.’
Global Pop Stars Whose Romance Sparked On Set
Stories of star couples connected by music videos have always existed in the overseas pop scene as well, crossing national borders.
Pop star John Legend and top model Chrissy Teigen first met and fell in love on the set of John Legend’s ‘Stereo’ music video in 2006. Reaching fruition in 2013, the couple also showed off their steadfast affection by appearing together in the music video for John Legend’s hit song ‘All of Me.’
In addition, pop star Anne-Marie and rapper Slowthai built a connection through the production of Anne-Marie’s 2021 single ‘WAY TOO LONG’ music video, developed into lovers, and delivered news of marriage and childbirth, receiving congratulations from global fans.
These MV couple stories prove how intense passion in front of the camera can turn into real-life romance behind the scenes. T.O.P and Nana are also continuing the pink-hued romantic lineage walked by domestic and international stars, sharing the commonality of being second-generation idol-turned-actors.
