Lifeless as a Doll, Automaton, Mannequin, Statue

First, I already posted about the allusions to Pinocchio prior to the release of any Let Me In trailers, but it's all relevant to this discussion, so go check it out at Allusions to Pinocchio.

Great, now that you've read that, check out the boys below pictured  as lifeless dolls still wrapped in plastic. They have been transported to a zoo/museum to be put on display. They may even be mannequins of supernatural creatures. (Cut to the beginning of Given Taken MV where Heeseung, Jake and Jay are as still as mannequins.)

They were made, not born (carved by the world) and they don't breathe.

  

But wait, maybe they are more than just mannequins, they are automaton/androids built to act out little scenes and dance for their captors/viewers.

Much like in the phenomenal HBO show, "Westworld," the boys are on a journey towards consciousness and becoming alive (something later symbolized by blood and breath.). They must move from the lives forced upon them (given) to claiming responsibility for their own choices (taken). 

The whole thing is part of a bigger allusion to life as an idol. They are never really their true selves. Their images and settings are artificially created by stylists and set decorators. Their lives are limited by outside forces. They are unable to live where they choose and to have relationships with the opposite sex. Because they are famous, they aren't even able to go shopping, eat at a restaurant or carry out any other mundane tasks that make up a normal life.

They will forever live their lives in a bubble, longing to be let back into our world while Engene longs to be let into theirs. It's a desire that neither of us can acquire. 

Stay Tuned in case I ever get around to posting about the allusions to Frankenstein and Through the Looking Glass in this whole story line. 🖤