Do you know the song called 'Nxde' by a K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE, which is gaining huge popularity these days? When you hear the title you may feel awkward, however the title of the song 'Nxde' has a wonderful meaning.

'Nxde', the title of the song, is expressed by spelling "nude" using "x" to replace the "u". This is done to erase other people's gaze and coercion. In other words, it is not the meaning of nudity itself, but the expression of my undecorated appearance, and it means that I must exist as my own person not simply how others want me to be, and that I will show my true self.

In addition, the lyrics include sentences that criticize people's perception of nudity. (G)I-DLE attempts to break people's stereotypes through direct lyrics such as "Why you think that about nude" and "Cause your view's so rude" are also noticeable. The more you understand the lyrics, the more attractive (G)I-DLE's 'Nxde' is.

The concept of this album was Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn Monroe was an intelligent person who loved to read, but she was consumed by sexy images. Still, she always worked hard on self-improvement so that she wouldn't be trapped in that image. She became the album concept in accordance with the meaning of the song. "Let's not live in the way others see us, but live in the way you are."

The song 'Nxde' means to love yourself as you are. Now, even if you search for "nude" on the Internet, the music of (G)I-DLE appears, not provocative pictures. Good influence has been exerted through 'Nxde', and I hope that K-pop will continue to give this influence.

L.L.F reporter Eun-su Kang