[theqoo] IDOLS WHO PUT A JAPANESE ONI (GOBLIN) CONCEPT IN THEIR KOREAN ALBUM

NEXZ just came back with their pre-released MV for a b-side song and the MB had elements reminiscent of the Japanese Oni

You'd think that this is reminiscent of the Korean goblin

As soon as the video starts, a torii (=a thing erected at the entrance of a Japanese shrine) is shown openly.

There's also a scene of scattering beans;; (=In Japan, they scatter beans to chase away goblins)

Judging from the reactions of Japanese fans, it seems like there are more elements reminiscent of gourd bottles and other oni elements than this.

鳥居、豆まき、瓢箪をあおる、数珠、想像以上に日本の鬼だった#Beat_Boxer #NEXZ_Beat_Boxer #NEXZ_Im_Him pic.twitter.com/UtrK7cV1EY
— ﾐﾂ (@icanwecan_so_k) October 4, 2025

聖域の向こうとこちらを隔てる役割のある鳥居の向こう側へ、月蝕と共に鬼が侵入。
蝋燭・豆(魔を滅す)・護符・瓢箪(邪気を吸い込む)・数珠などの各種お祓いアイテムも全く効かずにやりたい放題…！！！

世界観おもしろーーーーい！！！🤟👹🤟 https://t.co/US7YVdXXRj pic.twitter.com/OlNCIJEyOh
— さくら餅＊＼moya2y🐧💋／ (@skr_NEXZ_TOMOYA) October 4, 2025

Beyond the torii that marks the sacred realm, an oni invades during a lunar eclipse. Despite the presence of all kinds of exorcism items: candles, beans (to ward off evil spirits), talismans, gourds (that absorb energy), prayer beads, they’re completely ineffective, and the oni is running wild as it pleases..!!

Their worldview is so interesting!!

original post: here

1. Koreans love money too much

2. Nugu?

3. Ah I thought they were a Korean group, but they're Japanese. Who cares?

4. Nugu?

5. What the f*ck? Go do that in Japan instead

6. Who are you and why aren't you going this in Japan?

7. They're Japanese idols, who cares

8. NUGU? Why are they freeriding on K-pop? Why would they put elements like these in a Korean MV?

9. Nugu

10. They don't know moderation