Music Video for “I’m Just Ken”

If you’re one of the many millions of people that enjoyed Greta Gerwig’s BARBIE, then you probably also enjoyed the climactic musical performance by Ryan Gosling (and his army of fellow Kens). The song, “I’m Just Ken,” is a plaintive ballad that rousingly spotlights a man in search of his identity, especially in the shadow of Barbie—a sentiment shared by all Kens (and even most Barbies, in their own way).

Much has been made of BARBIE’s feminist leanings, with some critics saying that the film hates and bashes men. But “I’m Just Ken” shows that isn’t the case as these accessory items are given a true scene-stealing moment of reflection with actual depth and excellent choreography. The music video is a mix of the performance from the movie, rehearsal for the song, and behind the scenes footage of shooting the sequence. It’s a lot of fun and just what’s needed to fuel the rest of your day.