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Love Wins All: Fans Demands for Release of Unseen Love Sequences from BTS's Taehyung and IU
Fans of BTS' Kim Taehyung and IU are clamouring for more after revelations surfaced regarding unreleased love sequences from their collaborative pre-release single "Love Wins All." The music video, released on January 24, 2024, has left an indelible mark on viewers, with its cinematic storytelling and palpable chemistry between the two stars.
Recently, a screenshot shared by user @Hourlytaehyungi on February 25, 2024, unveiled a post by an anonymous online user alleging the existence of additional love sequences filmed for the music video but later edited out during post-production.
“Originally, more love scenes were shot, but it’s been cut out ㅠㅠ It's too badㅠㅠ there were quite a few filmed but edited it was all edited outㅠㅠ”
— taehyꪜng (@Hourlytaehyungi) February 25, 2024
RELEASE THE PHOTOS?!?!? pic.twitter.com/2iMs1RwP7t
The revelation has ignited fervent discussions among fans, who are now petitioning for the release of these unseen moments.
Quoting the anonymous assertion from the Korean forum Spin Spin, user @Bunnybear_4evr shed further light on the matter, stating that "a friend of a friend" who is purportedly part of the "Love Wins All" team revealed that numerous love scenes were initially recorded but ultimately omitted from the final cut.
"Not long ago I heard from LWA team staff who is a friend of a friend. Originally more love scenes were shot but its been cut out. It's too bad there were quite a few filmed but edited it was all edited out."
Among the sequences mentioned include intimate moments between Taehyung and IU, as well as a wedding-themed segment where the duo is seen playfully posing in a vintage photo booth. Directed by Uhm Tae-hwa of Concrete Utopia, the music video has been lauded for its artistic flair and emotional depth.
Since its release, fans have been enraptured by the on-screen chemistry between Taehyung and IU, eagerly consuming behind-the-scenes content and showering praise on their performances. However, the recent revelation has sparked a wave of disappointment among supporters, who feel that they have been deprived of witnessing the full scope of the artists' creative collaboration.
In response to the outpouring of requests, fans have taken to online platforms to express their desire for a "director's cut" of the music video, hoping to see the inclusion of the omitted love sequences.
So what do we have to do to get those scenes @_IUofficial https://t.co/aMyUkn5tDS pic.twitter.com/ICVkGxDVIm
— PJッ (@Travelwithme30) February 24, 2024
Bro those romantic photos that they gatekeeping…I’m sure there’s more 😭😭 atp need the director’s cut version https://t.co/W4DnAmt0Sb
— taehyꪜng (@Hourlytaehyungi) February 25, 2024
Bro those romantic photos that they gatekeeping…I’m sure there’s more 😭😭 atp need the director’s cut version https://t.co/W4DnAmt0Sb
— taehyꪜng (@Hourlytaehyungi) February 25, 2024
More??? I couldn't have handled more so easily!! 😭
— Charlie💜∞ 아포방포💜 (@Guevii_29) February 24, 2024
I'm still heartbroken by how the mv ended https://t.co/6P0trgoI8i
Despite surpassing 51 million views on YouTube within a month of its release, "Love Wins All" continues to resonate deeply with audiences, who yearn for a more comprehensive portrayal of Taehyung and IU's on-screen romance.
As anticipation mounts for a potential release of the unseen footage, fans remain steadfast in their support, eager to witness the complete narrative envisioned by the artists and production team behind "Love Wins All."