Preliminary task: Learning Outcome

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The purpose of this music video is to explore the themes of isolation, mental health, and self-identity. It delves into the challenges one endures when subjected to loneliness and constantly feeling misunderstood. Our MV highlights hallucinations as a coping mechanism for these struggles. The protagonist's reliance on hallucinations emphasizes the profound impact of loneliness, a struggle that outsiders often fail to recognize. The music video portrays this through a scene where the mother appears to be yelling at the protagonist, who remains detached and continues singing the lyrics, emphasizing her disconnection. This shot forms the basis of misunderstandings, resulting in hallucinations to disconnect from the harsh realities of her daily life. The MV continues to serve as a reminder of people's inner battles, masked by the facade they present to the world.

In light of whatever I mentioned, the video opens up conversations about the importance of having a supportive environment and understanding relationships. The interaction with the mother conveys a lack of connection, intensifying these feelings of isolation. The MV ultimately aims to open discussions on mental health, while creating awareness towards the people around you, paying close attention to their distant behaviors and empathizing with them.

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