Despite the visual grandeur, some reviewers identified recurring issues:
: The inclusion of the geomungo (Korean zither) in the opening scene was praised for introducing global audiences to traditional Korean culture.
: Some critics felt the song and MV relied too heavily on the established "BLACKPINK formula"—such as the "ratatata" outro and recycled set concepts—rather than showing artistic growth. Perspectives from the Community Blackpink Pink Venom Mv
“Overall though, I think the Pink Venom MV has insane movie sets which clearly showcase the budget. Even though there are reminiscent elements of their old MVs, I don't think that takes away from the grandness of the MV itself.” Reddit · r/unpopularkpopopinions · 3 years ago
: Reviewers from sites like The Pearl Post noted that while individual sets were stunning, they often lacked a unifying narrative or thematic meaning. Even though there are reminiscent elements of their
These video reviews and reactions provide deeper insights into the MV's choreography, vocal performance, and visual impact:
: A major complaint is the "jarring" and "dizzying" editing, featuring rapid cuts that make it difficult to appreciate the elaborate sets or individual performances. But NO
“Some people are really disappointed bc they reused sets, bc it didn't feel new, it felt "lazy"... But NO. They're missing the point. This is genius to me. They are not really reusing sets per say. They are shifting to a different era by saying goodbye to...” YouTube · Form of Therapy · 3 years ago Video Reviews