BTS' RM's music video for Come back to me has been selected for a special screening at the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2024 in Tokyo, as part of the Korea Short Film Program. On October 11, 2024, the festival’s official website announced that tickets for the screening are now available, exciting fans, who learned about the BTS star's inclusion in the lineup.
This news follows closely after the premiere of his debut solo documentary, RM: Right People, Wrong Place, which premiered at the Busan International Film Festival 2024 on October 7. Further details about the music video's screening and the festival can be found below.
RM's Come back to me receives Japanese recognition at SSFF & ASIA 2024
Date, time, and venue:
The special screening of BTS' RM's Come back to me music video will take place on October 23, 2024. The event is scheduled from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM JST and will be held at Euro Live in Shibuya, Japan. The screening is divided into two sessions; the first slot is from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, and the second is from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
Ticket Information:
Tickets for the screening are available through the official website of the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2024. Upon clicking the "Tickets" tab, users are redirected to the third-party distributor, Peatix.com, where they can find additional details regarding ticket prices. Tickets are categorized into three price tiers—1,200 yen, 1,500 yen, and 2,500 yen—offering options for different budgets.
Description:
The festival’s website provides a brief description of the Come back to me music video, highlighting that it was directed by Lee Sung-jin, a three-time Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning creator, writer, and director of the hit show BEEF.
According to the website, the video follows RM as he navigates a maze of his past, present, and future, delving into deep themes of self-actualization and acceptance. The project is the artistic collaboration between the BTS leader and Lee Sung-jin.
About the festival:
The Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2024 in Tokyo is an internationally recognized festival that celebrates the art of short filmmaking. Founded in 1999 by actor and filmmaker Tetsuya Bessho, it has grown into one of Asia’s largest short film festivals. It is accredited by the Academy Awards, meaning that winners from select categories are eligible for Oscar nominations.
The event brings together talented filmmakers from around the globe, presenting a diverse range of films in under 25 minutes.
With the special screening of the BTS member's music video happening just days after the debut of his solo documentary at the Busan International Film Festival, fans are hailing this as another major recognition of his influence, showcasing how his creative works continue to earn well-deserved recognition from international audiences.