# @derekdali on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=MmaBocoBVUQ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/24276246-derekdali-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/168b7937a7.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-07-05T04:00:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** DEREK DALI (@derekdali) — https://gondola.cc/derekdali

## Caption

This song & video concept was inspired by an event last year, when I performed as an opener for two KPOP idols, I contemplated what it meant to be an IDOL and the expectations that the music and entertainment industry places on them, on us, on me. I’m not an IDOL myself, far from that, but getting into this industry I have come across different expectations, expectations of my appearance, expectations of getting numbers, expectations of success, being viewed as a failure and cast aside when those expectations aren’t met. How to get more people to follow you, how to get more people to like you. It’s all quite exhausting really. Especially when I truly just care about making the best music and art that I can. But so is the life of being a modern artist, and maybe that can’t be changed... 

Anyways my rant aside, I hope you guys can enjoy this video and a big thank you to everyone who has continued to follow me on my journey so far. The reason I can still do this is because of you guys. I have a lot more exciting stuff coming soon, and a lot has happened since I’ve properly talked to you guys, so I feel I owe everyone an update on what has been going on...

Also, want to give a big shoutout to everyone who worked incredibly hard on this video and the song and made it all possible. What I found to be truly meaningful was working with genuine and caring people. It makes everything worth it. 

Directed by Wilf Cho 
DOP: Timothy A. Richardson
Editor: Kyle Lai
Art Direction: Karson Liu
Makeup: Man Man, JJess Yung
Hair: Angus Leung
Additional Camera: Joe Wai, Kyle Lai
Gaffer: To Kai Ching
BTS: Nicki Wong, John Razalo
Butterfly Handler: Ghostboi
A&R: Wang Peng, Cassie Lin
MV Producer: Timothy A. Richardson (SIHK)

Follow me on IG @d3rek.555

Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/2VP5LHj 

My socials:
► Instagram: https://instagram.com/thederekdali
► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3hOPQ4g
► Apple Music: https://apple.co/3wI6M0R

#DerekDali #IDOL #88rising

## Stats

- **Views:** 1,626
- **Likes:** 67
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 20

## Tags

idol, 88rising, derekdali

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