Genshin Impact Characters Featured in Coldplay’s New Music Video
The music group referenced here is Coldplay – a British rock band formed in London in 1996. Coldplay is renowned for its alternative rock style blended with pop and electronic elements, featuring hit songs like Yellow, Viva La Vida, and Fix You. It is one of the most successful bands globally, with millions of albums sold and numerous prestigious awards.
Recently, Coldplay released a new music video titled Man In The Moon on February 6. In just under two days, this music video garnered nearly 1 million views on YouTube, simultaneously sparking considerable discussion among gamers. The main draw was a segment in the 40th second of the MV, where the main character unexpectedly “transforms” into the characters Zhongli and Yae Miko from the game Genshin Impact.
This surprising element quickly caught viewers off guard, helping the MV to spread widely on social media. Few would have expected such a renowned band like Coldplay to incorporate characters from a video game into a professional music video.
Debate Among Fans: Is the Pairing of Characters Controversial?
On one hand, many gamers, including fans of Genshin Impact, expressed their excitement for seeing game characters prominently featured in a music video. However, there are also diverse opinions on this matter, with some arguing that Coldplay “doesn’t understand games,” combining two unrelated characters and creating misleading representations.
According to fans, Zhongli and Yae Miko are not a romantic couple as depicted in the MV Man In The Moon. Additionally, the portrayal of these two characters was considered overly intimate, leaving some viewers feeling uncomfortable and confused.
It is worth noting that the appearance of game characters in music videos by famous artists is not uncommon. Clearly, this is a great way to connect the music video with the gaming community. However, understanding the character dynamics and the fandom of the game is crucial to avoid unnecessary controversies, as seen in this case.
