Aespa's "Next Level" Producer Reacts to Reaction Videos

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"Next Level"
Written by: Mario Marchetti, Adam McInnis, Yoo Young-jin, and Sophie Curtis
Produced by: Mario Marchetti, Adam McInnis,Yoo Young-jin
Watch the "Next Level" music video: • aespa 에스파 'Next Level' MV
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[@twilight1365]

Am here after seeing Umu’s post.Applause for producing this unique song as it fits Aespa’s versatility and storyline well.

[@lerrizarebong1515]

Me too..

[@thebillboard500club]

Where can I see Umu's post?

[@lerrizarebong1515]

@@thebillboard500club From Reacttothek KZbin channel. It was posted 8 hours ago..

[@zaraloves8420]

Music Industry Contact At the community tab on Reacttothek’s KZbin channel

[@PrincessNana08]

Same XD

[@taengoonim]

Wow, it's so nice to see the perspective of one of the producers of this song, because for me, SM has the best music production in kpop. Im so used to their sound that makes other songs boring for me.

[@thebillboard500club]

Glad to share this perspective with you!

[@hiverkim6534]

Super duper agree with this

[@pleasesubscribetomychannel2446]

Nahh... Sm producers surely good but don't underestimate others lol... I have seen mny music in kpop and most of them are superb too

[@ohchevi4268]

@@pleasesubscribetomychannel2446 yeah sure, but not many, most of them, to me at least, the "boring" feel come so fast

[@pleasesubscribetomychannel2446]

@@ohchevi4268 u re bias.. thts it.. and thts ur opinion.. i get it

[@mang.jomeng]

This song never leave the Korean charts! It's just so addictive. Thank you for working hard on this masterpiece!

[@thebillboard500club]

Thanks Kerwin!

[@viviennecostanza7093]

am i the only one who loved this song in just first listen? im sm stan since 2009 and im so used to their unique and experimental music especially shinee and f(x) that bring me to kpop and stayed for exo, nct, rv aespa and many other sm artists.. props to their producers too! They are all so genius!

[@thebillboard500club]

Glad you enjoy it. I hope you stick around and subscribe :)

[@elise1091]

First listen I thought Next Level was a living, breathing masterpiece, you are not alone LOL!

[@TaeminnieLee]

I laughed so much when Taemin as a reactor appeared 🤣 God Taemin, you need to head bop more

[@thebillboard500club]

🤣🤣🤣

[@NatarshaWong]

In his head he’s probs just like: ummm why don’t I get this budget SM ahahahha

[@duster8up]

@@NatarshaWong SM's like you had all the budget... we could've had REAL snakes... but no, you had to release ADVICE before your enlistment.... LOL... no hate, I love Taemin's music!

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[@ginagerhard1934]

I've noticed this with Taemin reacting as well as other kpop idols like Baekyun and some other groups - they hardly react at all but are intensely focused and usually react to the production aspects of the MV rather than the music or performance. It's a bit frustrating to not get more of a gut reaction from them but it makes sense they are reacting as performance professionals and critiquing at a different level/different angle than just a regular audience.

[@hemlock29]

i didnt like the song at first and now i cant go an hour without singing "im on the next level" (complete with the hand thing they do) LMAOO

[@thebillboard500club]

hahaha, a lot of people have told me that exact same thing

[@sitysahara6321]

Same with u. Hahahaha

[@J_jae]

same lol. it was not the song for me i immediately didnt like it. i gave it a couple tries and now im watching reactions and saying the ooooweooooo lol

[@camillacabalyu5316]

Cinematic Universe in Kpop starts with EXO its just so amazing how SM connecting everything between EXO Planet & Kwangya

[@yessenbayabish8156]

People who call this song a mess know nothing about music production🤦

[@thebillboard500club]

Thanks Yessenbay. I hope this video helps to teach more people why certain elements were added to make it great :)

[@wooyoungsgf4673]

exactly.

[@cutebrown714]

This song is amazing. The first time I heard this song I immediately liked it and stuck in my head. Fyi this song is prohibited from being heard by the South Korean government during school exams. Because this song is very catchy and easy to hear, the students are afraid that they won't focus

[@thebillboard500club]

Crazy!

[@Back2BackLakers2010]

The song is a jam! Note to self "I was here before this video hit 100 views!" Love the back story on some of these KPOP productions!

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[@aliciapark6241]

I love how you trying to answer all the comments thanks :) Taemin is one of the biggest kpop artists and he is in one of SM’s groups called SHINee. His songs are amazing and he is the definition of perfection. Thanks for the reaction btw

[@aliciapark6241]

And if you listen Taemin’s IDEA and Advice it might inspire you so I recommend that songs especially IDEA is a masterpiece

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@@aliciapark6241 Thanks for the recommendation Alicia :)

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[@roze2698]

the fact that Next Level is doing so good on Korean Charts, and now aespa is the 4th gen idol group with highest charting on every korean charts. And Next Level is a SMASH HIT in Korea!!!

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Glad you enjoy it Katarina. I hope you stick around and subscribe :)

[@unklmonk651]

6:46 the switch has that SM sound from TVXQ's Spellbound and BoA's Better....so it's probably Yoo Young-jin.

[@user-fo1ni8wz7f]

True, it's his style

[@drippingout6154]

Not probably, it's written on every music show performances

[@anyaclaudia2734]

yup it's yoo young jin:') even the k-fans called that yoo young jin part😂

[@reettaruusu]

That’s what I was thinking! Especially Spellbound.

[@nctsgrass]

Yes the instrumental all the way down to the vocals are soooo yyj's style

[@dknown]

Idols from "older" gen group tend to not show much reaction to other kpop idol groups performances when in camera. This is to avoid misunderstanding and rumors. Maybe that's why Taemin is not bopping as much.

[@thebillboard500club]

Hmmmm very interesting. Thanks for sharing your perspective

[@dlee9145]

Umm, I have other opinion. They usually show a lot reactions or support to other artists. But in this video, taemin act as a sunbae/senior so he tend to put himself to review aespa's song and performance. It's known that LSM sent their rookies music videos to senior artists to ask their opinions

[@lowkeyfngrl]

this video is very insightful! as someone without a music background, i find it hard to put a term or describe the stuff that i notice in k-pop songs. i'm glad i stumbled upon reacttothek's post and found this video. the people who work on idols' music are unsung heroes and i'm always happy when i find producers that talk about their work, the process, and explain why a song is the way it is.

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Thank you Lowkey Fangirl!! Subscribe to my channel, I'll be posting more videos that are breakdowns

[@wallaceavila6560]

i loved the song from the very first listen. i appreciate how kpop and sm songs can be innovative, i'm all here for that. thank you for giving us such an interesting and different bop. :)

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Thank you wallace!!

[@p3030134]

This is someone who doesn't react... And it's Taemin. Bro this had me cracking up! Taemin. Of all people who don't move.

[@thebillboard500club]

Haha, I'm new to learning about the K-pop world

[@p3030134]

Welcome and happy to have you! By the way SM did a very aespa Next level track back in the day with Girls Generation. Track called "I got a Boy".

[@imjopping]

@@thebillboard500club Would love to see you breakdown Taemin's "Move" song! It was just voted #2 male solo masterpiece of all time by MelOn (a music service in South korea)

[@invincat]

The way you explained how Aespa is doing lore is very well put~ I've been trying to find ways of explaining that they're not just doing music, the group is delivering a story through various mediums of music, film and many upcoming possibilities. If they can pull off a successful telling of the entire story to the fans, it can become an incredible new selling point. Whereas before, entertainment is usually split into nice sections of music, film, perhaps musical or comedy etc. Aespa could potentially inspire entertainment to encompass a wide range of avenues for the same brand/group/product instead of within one genre.

[@thebillboard500club]

I completely agree with you!

[@heidisupple3259]

I've watched all of these reactions 🤣 Because it really IS interesting to see people try to process this. I honestly had to write this song out to figure out how the "sections" were structured, and to wrap my head around it. And whaddya know, I've listened to it probably 40 50 times by now hahaha. In LOVE with the innovation.

[@thebillboard500club]

Beautiful!!! I've probably listened to it a hundred times, lol, but only because we made it. Stay tuned to another video where we'll breakdown the sections and much more

[@mysoneluvie3139]

I really love Next Level. It might sound bias since I stan aespa since pre-debut but this song really hits different. Experimental songs are my jam!

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Happy to hear it :)

[@Xuan.yingcw]

i hope people who did not understand the mv will see this.

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Me too =)

[@ismais5492]

I love this song when i first heard it! Thanks to my expensive music taste XD

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I like your expensive music taste

[@ohchevi4268]

Hahaha laughing so hard XD I am so thankful too 😂

[@Corneesha05]

Love this song! Thanks for the breakdown! Also love the way you called Taemin out for not bobbing his head lol

[@thebillboard500club]

You're welcome! Some people bob the whole time, some people are really taken back by everything in the video, The video has so much going on, it's wild!

[@shelumielperoy716]

I was honestly confused after hearing the song, but later I became more familiar and it's actually a very unique and amazing song.

[@thebillboard500club]

Thank you for continuing to listen and becoming more familiar with it! Glad to hear it Shelumiel

[@PlanetAscensionTV]

I'm so happy to have found this. I really love all the thoughtfulness put into the breakdowns here, and your incredible talents to contribute to aespa getting to the next level!

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Thank you planet ascension!

[@loveamia1319]

Thank you for producing this amazing song! It is definitely different from the normal kpop formats but SM is known to break boundaries and reshape kpop songs like "Next Level". It really was 3 songs in 1. I really enjoyed the song, storyline, and visual elements in the MV. This is a hit and it is currently still high on the k-charts and fastest to viewed MV to 80+M bc fans had to watch it over and over again until it became addicting.

[@thebillboard500club]

Yea it's one of the videos that you need to watch a few times to see all of the things that are actually happening

[@YutaIntroducedMe2SomeNewThangs]

Thanks for all the insight! The song definitely grew on me after the 3rd and 4th listen. That switch up gives off Girls Generation's "I Got a Boy" vibes that also threw people for a loop in 2013 but ended up winning "Video of the Year" at the KZbin Awards. if you haven't seen/heard that song, please listen/react to it!

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Happy to hear it Yuta! Thank so you so much :)

[@faza5389]

Man, you produced this song also promoted it well. Love ya. I Love this song at first heard and more falling in love because of Jazzy beat drop. VERY LOVE THIS. Thanks for the explanation💕

[@thebillboard500club]

Thanks Faza! Much appreciated!

[@putulia9121]

Thank you for explaining, i love this songg Edit : for those who expect AESPA to have a love song etc, you all need to upgrade yourself to the NEXT LEVEL, cs they are a whole different level

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Thank you Putu!

[@hunnyboat9177]

First time when I listen to this song i was like “what the hack!?” But now I can’t get out of this song because I’M ON THE NEXT LEVEL!

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Welcome to the next level!

[@kaioshinn_]

MY FAVOURITE RELEASE THIS YEAR

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Awesome KAIO!

[@thisisavivistanaccount7866]

I love how you broke this down, being so close to the project. I LOVE this song.

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You're welcome!

[@JanRCR12]

Bro, you just produced a song that korean general public loves. This song is still charting and getting higher everyday. Well done. Thank you for this

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I'm honored Jan

[@JanRCR12]

I hope you would continue to work with Aespa. 🙏

[@duchessindenim]

As much as I love the finished product, I adore learning about the talents behind the groups. This video is a real treat. Thanks

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You're welcome! Make sure you subscribe to see more videos like this.

[@arianathompson7989]

Thank you for your explanation and some kind of a insight to why I love this song so much and why it’s one of my song of the year contenders

[@thebillboard500club]

You're welcome!! Glad you enjoyed it

[@jadeabadiez6257]

OMG! THANK YOU FOR BEING ONE OF THE AMAZING PEOPLE, PUTTING THIS AESPA's MV TO THE NEXT LEVEL. KUDOS SIR.

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You're welcome Jade!

[@t0140]

6:00 Producer : see no movement... Me : little that he knows TAEMIN is THE DANCER. that's just nothing to him lol 🤣

[@thebillboard500club]

That makes sense, I know some dancers who move so much when they are on stage that when they are listening to music at home they actual do the opposite, they can just sit and listen rather than be moved by the music.

[@nctsgrass]

@@thebillboard500club oooh that's very interesting!!

[@rachmad_jenss]

Thank you for your hard work on this song. This song is incredible. Anyway, I love your explanation about the psychological side of the song. Keep it up.

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I appreciate it! Thanks for watching! Subscribe if you want to see more videos like this

[@NadiraAUtari]

Love this song!!! Shout out to you and all producers team because you did it. The song is so unique and catchy that I randomly would “I’m on the next level”ing… Also, that one specific breakdown is so Yoo Youngjin-style breakdown. As a long time SM artists fan, i love the man’s breakdowns so much

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Glad to hear it Nadira

[@aenna4455]

Sir aespa is currently the highest charting 4th generation group in Kpop and only the artist from their company to reach #1 in Melon weekly chart and #1 Melon 24-hits. Melon is the biggest music platform in South Korea. You did amazing and hoping for more successful future!!!

[@nickfreja3725]

Congrats this song won Song of the Year in Korean Music Awards, that's something like Grammy level. Aespa wasn't the only group with lore but lore definitely started from SM Ent. decades ago. It started from EXO but some could argue SM already laid the foundation from their 1st and 2nd gen. Like S.E.S Dreams come true MV already looks futuristic enough and TVXQ also has its own lore.

[@TravelGamerKpopper]

Congratulations! Aespa's 'Next Level' that you helped produced and write won the Korean Music Award's Song of the Year! The only other girl group to have won this award was Girls' Generation and thier song 'Gee.'

[@fdm632]

Thank you for producing this 'next level' masterpiece! Love it!

[@wowali4579]

it took me a while to warm up to the song but it’s super addictive. can you make more reaction videos? it’s nice hearing your expert observations

[@thebillboard500club]

Yea it's one of those songs that taste like a new piece of candy, at first you' know it taste good but you're not sure if you like it, but then after you've had it in your mouth for a little bit, you want another piece

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and yes, I might do more videos like this if people like them

[@gabi-if4df]

it´s been a month and i just can´t stop listening to next level i´m so addicted!!!!

[@bambibam5009]

I’ve been watching your Exo reactions.. i didn’t know you created next lvl cuz I gotta tell you. This song hits different. I love it and I’ve been listening to it so many times ngl. It’s just very unique and different than other songs that Kpop brings out these days. Well it’s SM after all. Thank you very much. Keep producing do your thang it’s a masterpiece .

[@thebillboard500club]

Thanks Bambi

[@anyaclaudia2734]

I came here to see reacttothek:D but wow thank you so much for this! it's very interesting to see the production story behind

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Glad you enjoyed it!

[@suzy5484]

I swear Next Level is so addictive! there are a lot of articles that says NL will be banned during Korea National College entrance exam bcuz of the catchy beat and it's distracting the students 😂 students in korea while taking the exam be like "wooo weee wooo weee i'm on the next level"

[@mawiya7010]

I WAS ACTUALLY LAUGHING BCZ OF THAT LMAO 😭😭😭

[@thebillboard500club]

Insanity!

[@medhapaliwal6767]

I just want to thank you and your whole team for producing this song. In my opionion it is one of the best songs to come out of kpop.

[@thebillboard500club]

Means a lot Medha! Thank you

[@ssamamahupi.7i997]

Thanks For Explaining, Nice to Know u Mr.Adam~ ..and ThankYou so Much For The People Behind This Amazing Track! *(AM, YYJ, MM & SC)* ❤😘🇲🇨

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You're welcome :)

[@manasikulkarni9615]

The bridge in this song, is so SM.... I heard the original Next Level, but this one has such a addictive vibe to it! The vocals are on point!! The video was amazing, it was so cool to get the inner perspective of one of the producers!

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Glad you enjoyed it Manasi. I hope you stick around and subscribe :)

[@subbylee8300]

The Worldclass performancer & super girl group~~ aespa~~!!^^!!♥

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Yea they are great!

[@ceciliacatarina728]

before I saw all your reactions to EXO I didn't notice that you are part of this song IM REALLY SURPRISED:00000 WOW thank u so much for that.

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Thanks Cecilia :) Glad you enjoy it. I hope you stick around and subscribe :)

[@g.z.bxannx5772]

Hello,Adam thank you for being so interactive with us (in the comments and the reaction videos you watched) ,explaining in details from producer and fan pov and giving so much from yourself even just for a aespa song review.I genuin appreciate it ❤ This song just stucked with me,because it's so diffrent from the rest of there song,not cause it's has a shocking moment,but the way it made me move all the time "the boping head moments" and the main structure/base made me feel.What I mean is the futuristic beat sound that makes me feel like riding a motorcycle/car from the 80 in the future.I hope this makes sense xD. Hope you have a nice day 😊

[@a23g23u23std]

really appreciate yours and the team's efforts to producing "next level". it's a great song!

[@thebillboard500club]

Happy to hear it! Thank you

[@user-uy1jv7kl8v]

This video is like a reaction to reactions to Aespa's Next Level.

[@thebillboard500club]

Exactly!

[@tyachristy520]

Thank you so much 💗

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You're welcome!

[@anastasias.6440]

"Next level" is a really cool song! Great respect for the producer 👍 I absolutely love this song ❤️❤️❤️

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Much appreciated, it was definitely a team effort!

[@cortsport]

This song is absolutely amazing, thank you for your part in producing this masterpiece

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Thank you Cort Sport!

[@dtc6813]

Great insight!!!! Thank you

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You're welcome DTC

[@CarSportsTalk]

This song is classic sm entertainment flexing. They're fearless with their musical creativity. Great job co-creating this 🔥 track. Showcases aespa's NEXT LEVEL TALENT

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Thanks Dave

[@emmastanley425]

I'm so glad Umu (Reacttothek) posted the link to your video because I love learning about the whole process that goes into making K-pop songs and all the little added details most might miss, I find it very fascinating and interesting especially since music has been a big part of my life and something I couldn’t live without. I hope you do more reactions even if they aren’t your songs because with your ability and knowledge you can spot things most of us can’t and it's fun learning about them. You did an amazing job on Next Level, it’s always stuck in my head which I’m sure was the point for having such a catchy chorus. Hope it continues to blow up and I look forward to your next song. I love the unique switch-ups in sound when it comes to SM groups and their music along with their storylines, it's a nice break from mainstream music and you won’t hear anything else similar which is what I personally prefer when it comes to listening to music

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Thanks Emma! I create music under a few different alias so this isn't my first release by any means. If you'd like to hear more of my own releases check out my stuff under Sons of Legion. Hope you like it! Feel free to checkout some of the other projects I'm involved with here as well: open.spotify.com/playlist/59nFy0N62tK8220n3tGvap?si=0f2ea7cd407e4617

[@bunnybee9100]

The first moment when i heard Next Level, i already fall for it, it's so addictive & refreshing, eventho im not a fan of aespa!! It is really a great song!! thanks for producing it!!

[@andzuo]

I really applaud and commend the geniuses behind the song, just like you said sir, it's "breaking boundaries" there's innovation and uniqueness in it and I'm really in for this type of adventure, musically speaking. Again, thank you for giving Aespa such a masterpiece ❤️

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Appreciate it Anthony

[@christinepilar2008]

I really love your explanation. This song is great! Thank youu.

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You're welcome Christine =)

[@internet_the]

YAY! gonna enjoy a lot watching your insight on these videos and the track itself 🤩🤩

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Thank you "The Internet"!

[@emmmajuliaa]

I love this exploration of the links between music, psychology, visceral feeling...as an aspiring producer this is so interesting thank you for this video!

[@hanasonmi]

I can proudly say that I liked the song from the first listening. Of course I was confused at some parts cause I felt like this is like a mixture of songs but for the first time I didn't mind it (Or second cause SuperM's "One (Monster and infinity)" was a mix of songs). Actually the different parts of the song made it unique. Thanks for being creative and giving explanations to us ^^

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You're welcome :)

[@neomuneochicken4585]

as far as I remember SHINee were the first ones (at least for SM, idk about music industry as a whole) to do a mixture of 2 songs. It was for their song "Sherlock(Clue+Note)" (one of THE biggest kpop hits and incredible live performance with the most expensive choreography until this day), and then SuperM's "One", so I was pretty used to hear 2 songs mixed together the change wasn't THAT shocking for me but it is the reason why I love this song so much :)

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[@Alfazri57]

Thank you for this song! Its really fun to breakdown this song from musician perspective.

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You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it from a musicians perspective Al

[@eszeezee6967]

5:53 This someone who is not dancing... Me : Sir, that's Taemin, Aespa's senior colleague in SM. You don't know him? 😅 Anyway, nice to see you explain the process of producing this song.

[@thebillboard500club]

Ah makes sense!

[@heydhanzee6452]

In fact Taemin is one of legendary dancers in kpop industry 😆

[@kk-hr9ls]

Nice job dude! Would absolutely love to see more collaborations with you and sm groups!! (feel like you'd suit nct from the same company as aespa as well :)) This song is killing it on korean charts right now, truly the next level!

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Yeah, collabs are great!

[@peacelovevegankpop]

Yes! I would love to see more from Adam and SM!! I'm gonna get a lot of backlash from this but IMO, i think Adam should focus more on learning NCT/WayV & aespa's sound. Right now, these are SM's most active groups and so they will continuously be searching for songs for these two. EXO probably wont't have another group comeback for another 1.5-2 years. They will focus more on the members solos. So dissecting NCTs music would be beneficial. Also, i think their songs are the most complex out of all SM groups. But i love all SM groups so i hope no one takes this the wrong way!

[@kk-hr9ls]

@@peacelovevegankpop I agree, I also think his style of music is more in line with the recent sm stuff compared to the older 2014/15-esque sm style... that being said, next level screams SUPER old sm style (like we're talking 90s/00s lol)

[@peacelovevegankpop]

@@kk-hr9ls i checked out his band's youtube and i think it would be cool to try out that genre fused with kpop! Haven't really heard much of that in kpop. But omg i think it would be so cool if he could break down Rising Sun by TVXQ!

[@luxembourg9986]

I find myself singing the “im on the next level” throughout my day its so catchy! If you like lore in music please look into Loona! They have created an entire universe throughout their 30+ music videos. Its more subtle than aespa but if you like thinking, Loona is really enjoyable!!

[@thebillboard500club]

Trust me , it happens to me too. I'll be walking into jiu jitsu class and all of a sudden I hear "I'm on the next level" lol in my head

[@user-fo1ni8wz7f]

Wow, thanks! I'm addicted to that song

[@thebillboard500club]

A healthy one indeed

[@mipanzazizu]

Thank youuuu so muchhh

[@thebillboard500club]

You're welcome Fajar :)

[@aish0_0frr]

I am really addicted this song keep making bops like this sir 👍🏻

[@aerynkelly]

This was really interesting and informative!

[@thebillboard500club]

Glad you got something out of it!

[@Vincisomething]

Jordan 9:11 is a video editor who's edited for large artists and I enjoy his reacts from that lense. Kulture Study is another one who reacts from the POV of a video editor. Aespa has so much going on musically and visually

[@spaghettienthusiast5763]

This is classic sm style where they fit 3 songs into one

[@thebillboard500club]

Yeah for sure!

[@Kingdom_Of_Dreams]

Jordan Orme's reactions are the best!! Thank you for this!

[@thebillboard500club]

Glad you like them! Jordan is awesome!

[@19demian]

thank you so much for upload this! it's always nice to know the insights from those who produced the song... and this song is really on the *next level*

[@thebillboard500club]

Thank you!

[@user-fo1ni8wz7f]

Also, love your descriptions and explanations

[@thebillboard500club]

I'm happy to hear it!

[@ricezzz2665]

It's amazing that while SM got a LOT from this guy in so many ways with just this song, he also got something back from working with aespa. I'm expecting a lot of innovation from SM from now on, but I'm also looking forwards to seeing what he'll create after this experience and getting this amount of feedback, so from now on I'll look into the producing credits of any soundtracks i see 👀👀

[@thebillboard500club]

Thank you :) Check out my music under Sons of Legion which is my band. We are releasing one new song a month.

[@prabowoprajogio9740]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!

[@thebillboard500club]

You're welcome Bow p

[@itshenderrrary5925]

Next level is definitly my fav 2021 song so far! You guys did a really good job!

[@thebillboard500club]

Wow thank you so much! I appreciate it 🙏

[@khuenguyen2834]

Wow so you’re one of the producers behind this masterpiece!!! This song is actually banned in Korean high school exam or st like that bc its too addictive hahaha. Hope that makes your day somehow! And its doing really well on the charts as well!

[@thebillboard500club]

I am one of the producers! Thank you. It's pretty crazy.

[@tracisr]

Awesome I watched literally all of these reaction vids for this mv so this is an extra special reaction! Love the breakdown and explanations 🥰 great job on the song!!!! It makes me want to watch Hobbs and Shaw not gonna lie but I can't stop listening and watching the mv and all the dances!!!!

[@thebillboard500club]

It's a great movie. Definitely check it out!

[@tracisr]

@@thebillboard500club oh I've seen it a million times that's why the song makes me want to watch again bc i can see the scene happening as it plays 🤣

[@quaremoritor]

just wanna say i love this song so much💖

[@thebillboard500club]

I just want to say , thank you!

[@stups9975]

This song is so catchy. I have to always turn it up. Good job!

[@thebillboard500club]

Thank you

[@fbr5]

Hello from Russia! Thank you for your work! I'm very glad you showed up here. And you can personally answer questions. I'll be honest. The two parts don't harmonize together. Absolutely. It's like two completely different songs

[@thebillboard500club]

Agreed, they are not supposed to. If they harmonize then there would be no "shock" moment of distortion. You need to break through the 3rd wall to create a new thought/dimension sometimes musically.

[@fbr5]

@@thebillboard500club Oh, ok. I understood. Thanks for your answer!

[@tuankhoang1516]

Thank you so much for explaining and giving so much information about how you want the song to be! At the beginning, it received a huge criticism but now, the song is slaying all of Korean music charts and it broke a lot of records.

[@thebillboard500club]

Crazy!

[@luceroaguilar3661]

I came here just after my 3rd. video of you reacting to EXO... I so didn't know you were behind this ridiculously catchy song. Congrats man! You got me grooving and questioning (in a very cool way) how you came up with the song, now that you explain it I'm even more into the track. This was awesome, hope I get yo hear more of your songs... And maybe even a production with EXO

[@thebillboard500club]

Thank you Lucero :) I hope you subscribe and stick around for more EXO

[@luceroaguilar3661]

@@thebillboard500club oh yes! Count me in, I truly love the song breakdowns I've seen this far... and not only EXO, I'm telling you, I'm so here to be educated

[@-ningning2340]

Thank you for creating this!!!

[@thebillboard500club]

You're welcome!

[@estefanytwo8200]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE SONG !!!

[@thebillboard500club]

Glad to hear it!

[@Braillionaire]

Great content! Music and art when done well can transport us to a new place, and this piece does that so well! Plus it's a bop vibe-wise in all of the sections! Appreciate the breakdown and reactions as well! It's dope to see people reacting to one of my mentors and hear him put his own artistic publications through the same type of analysis that he puts mine and other's through! Lol

[@thebillboard500club]

Hahaha! Thanks Brail!!

[@Braillionaire]

@@thebillboard500club Always bro!

[@withrj]

so you’re one of the people who made this song. my goodness…i was soo confused on the beat change but it makes more sense now: it was to connect with the æ’s…i lowkey wanted the beat to change again after the last chorus…i fell in love with the song after the 2nd listen

[@thebillboard500club]

Happy to hear it! Enjoy :)

[@y.etosha]

Next level is indeed a whole new level

[@thebillboard500club]

Thank you!

[@aespalover4978]

Thank you❤️

[@thebillboard500club]

You're welcome

[@wellywinata2089]

I love that transition for real...