Is Bangkok becoming the next big hotspot for music video production? It sure seems like it! BTS’s J-Hope just dropped his latest music video, ‘Killin’ It Girl’, on June 13, and guess what? It was filmed right in the heart of the Big Mango! Featuring American rapper GloRilla, this track racked up an incredible 5.2 million in the first 17 hours.
Directed by Cody Critcheloe – yep, the same guy behind hits for Katseye, Kim Petras, and Robyn – alongside powerhouse producers Cirkut, Inverness and Blake Slatkin, the video is a fresh take on first love. Thai fans are buzzing about the iconic local spots featured throughout the video. From bustling streets to local landmarks, Bangkok takes centre stage once again – and we’re here for it.
But this isn’t a one-time thing. Over the past few years, the city’s landmarks have been showcased to global audiences through music videos – Lisa’s ‘Rockstar’ was filmed in the heart of Chinatown, Troye Siva’s ‘Got Me Started’ shaded the colours of the drag scene in Silom, and Aespa transformed Chong Nonsi into a cyberpunk world in ‘Supernova’. Bangkok is practically a star in its own right!
For ‘Killin’ It Girl’, J-Hope’s team chose two standout locations: the eerie yet captivating Oscar Apartment on Phetchaburi Road – famous from the Thai horror film Buppah Rahtree – and Ho Saengchai Market in Pathum Thani. Yellow taxis, street food stalls and shop signs in Thai script create a rich, authentic vibe. With Umoon Production, a talented Thai team known for their work with K-pop acts, bringing it all to life, the result is nothing short of magic.
You might wonder why so many productions are turning their lenses towards Bangkok. Well, it may be because the city offers an authentic backdrop where every corner tells a story, from futuristic skyscrapers to traditional markets. Thailand is now on-air and we can’t wait to see who’s next.