ATEEZ WONDERLAND Meaning Explained: Lyrics and MV Breakdown and Analysis

[@koyiloveyourself9570]

Wow I didn’t even notice that yunhos shadow duplicated 😱

[@bookishtheories]

Ikr it’s super trippy eheh thank you for watching! 🙏🏻☺️💕

[@bilubi]

I noticed that but I didn't know it have a meaning

[@Shaquille0_0atmeal]

Me and my sister watched a lot of theories in one day and just- WE'RE SCARED

[@meowl9794]

But isnt the shadow just the multiple lighting? or maybe it means something

[@mariegauthier5354]

@@meowl9794 I thought that too at first but if you watch Hongjoong's shadow (he's in front of Yunho) it doesn't move

[@Daramoonfire989]

Ateezfan stated in a vid that they also represent the seven deadly sins Yun represents vanity, Seo represents lust, San represents gluttony, Yeo represents pride, Woo represents wrath, Min represents greed, Jon represents sloth and HJ the leader overcame all 7 and he not only holds the compass that leads them to the door of truth but he also possess the wand that opens it. The remaining members in the mv are helping one another out to over come the 7 deadly sins (in purgatory)and so they can join HJ in going after the Treasure.

[@bookishtheories]

That’s a great theory! :D I love the seven deadly sins concept so if they end up going with that I’ll be totally on board! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏻☺️✨

[@val_amador48]

DUDE, YOU'RE SO FREAKING AMAZING!! THANKS FOR PUTTING ALL OF THIS TOGETHER!!!

[@bookishtheories]

Thank you so much!! :D 🙏🏻🙏🏻💛

[@CurlyQooz]

I'm so glad I'm a Atiny this group rocks!

[@bookishtheories]

They are GREAT!! 🙌🏻✨

[@marinapavlovic3617]

This character distribution is everything I never knew I wanted from Ateez

[@mayeda.]

In Precious choreo, San is held down by the other members but eventually breaks free. I think that may be his dark side, the others have recovered, but his dark side is taking over. San plays a very important role in this theory, as in Wonderland, he is the main character; Alice. In their performance for Black Cat, you see Jongho placing a hand on San’s back and moving his fingers, almost as if controlling San.

[@aurelinescorner2069]

What time in black cat???

[@mayeda.]

Spotted Breez at the very beginning, when Jongho is singing the first part, you’ll see San applying lipstick and Jongho is moving his fingers to it.

[@aurelinescorner2069]

@@mayeda. oh okay i will make sure to see that i already saw the Precious choreo

[@mahid8332]

i cannot explain how chills ran down my body for the whole 7 minutes long video

[@santeez6633]

Here's also my theory . (SHORT CUT) ATEEZ "WONDERLAND THEORY" (I did my best to explain/analyze every part and scenes shown on the mv.The explanation matches the Lyrics of WONDERLAND) 👉WONDERLAND - ✔Hongjoong holding an old compass. Compass is a tool used for navigating the right direction.Their are 4 basic directions in the compass,North,East,West and South. But Hongjoong was holding a blank compass, and it was also shown on a Tall Gate in the mv. There's an arrow but there's no N.E.W.S on it.BUT! We always see an Ateez Compass having an "A.T.E.Z" as a replacement for the the 4 basic directions.This means the Hongjoong will lead their way,they way they wanted without following the any commands or tking directions from anybody or anything,they will find their own way to find the New World in "ATEEZ WAY" ✔Seonghwa/Yeosang/San inside of a Steel bars which represents being jailed or being "Isolated" .It represents NO Freedom. ✔Yunho with a Television Glitches. Glitches has No Images,It represents Lost identity or No identity. (No freedom to show his real image/identity) ✔Wooyoung- CHAINS- Represents SLAVERY.Slaves follows commands,not being able to speak and express themselves.They just take all the commands given to them nd they're not allowed to say No.They doesnt have freedom.They doesnt have the IDENTITY they deserve. ✔Pre-chorus shows the Raising of the 🏴🏴 "Black Flags" symbolises "REVOLUTION" and is used as a Symbol of "Anarchy"(Anarchists-Who fights for freedom) which refers to the state of a society without authorities or a group of people who doesn't take commands from people higher than them.Its a group of people or society that rejects HIERARCHY.Black Flag means Defiance or a symbolism of a one's behaviour to refuse or disobey someone or something. 👉Then it follows again with Yunho Inside of a room with television Glitches. In the Glitches a "♺" Triangle appeared in the T.V.That TRIANGLE represents "Hierarchy" (Having a Ruler/High Ranked Officials) The Triangle points may represents the "ABOVE/BELOW/SAME LEVEL" The Triangle on the Tv was shown in reverse,Meaning "EQUALITY" No leader,No Follower. 👉Mingi in the Ring of Fire-Mingi is known for his Killing parts on every ateez mvs. Fire represents his CONFIDENCE AND PASSION.The Ring represents BARRIER or "LIMITATION" .Since he has that barrier The Passion and confidence might result into an Explosion or Eagerness to show his Skills to everyone just like how shirt says "EXPLODE". On his line he says "Higher than Jack Sparrow" He maybe referring to a Rank Higher than Jack Sparrow.Sparrow is a "CAPTAIN" he might be talking about an Official Rank higher than the "CAPTAIN" That might be an explanation of their ARMY UNIFORMS in the mv. From Captain Pirate to a Rank higher than the Captain. ✔Yeosang/Seonghwa seems like they were escaping using a hole finding their way out from being trapped/isolation.The Spotlight represents the idea of being focused,seen or recognised but since the Spotlights doesnt focused on Yeosang,that means Yeosang does not being recognised(Not recognised the identity. ✔San in a Garden.A Garden inside the Darkness.Garden represents Freedom to Express his Ideas,Thoughts,Personality and Soul but San's Garden is in the middle of Darkness,that means all of his Ideas/Thoughts and the true colors of San has been hidden inside of an isolated place.The Light above him might be the light from the real world leading his to get out of the darkness and reveal his true colors. ✔Jongho in a Maze of Stairs holding the black flag- means a never ending journey and we must take it step by step,black flag is opposition of the white flag which means to surrender,so black flag means to Fight and never surrender. ✔Marching band wearing Black Uniform means Unity to Revolt.I've mention on the SMN that Trumpet is used to call a war or a revolution and they dont use the trumpet on the SMN mv,they didnt even touch it when its on the ground but in the Wonderland Mv ,TRUMPETS are all well used by the Band. At this point,The members took a move to release themselves.The Tall Gate was opened,Steel Bars are opened,Seonghwa getting out of the hole,Mingi started to break the Chains.Remember that Chains symbolises Slavery.There's part of the the wherein they used a familiar Egyptian Choreography" Im sure you've notice it already.Let's add up the "Chain mask" of the Teaser Photos,It looks like the chain mask used by Egyptian belly dancers. Now lets go back to the CHAINS and the EGYPTIAN Choreo.One of our World's History was the "Egyptian Slavery" .They are like Prisoners in the Ancient time. ✔San's Crusifix Stunt- "CROSS" symbolises "FREEDOM" .Where did i get the idea?! Its "Jesus Christ" as our Redemption(im a catholic). Redemption is "Freeing"us from our sins,That we are all a SLAVE of Evil And that we are saved. ✔🏳🏴 The white and black flags behind the Marching back.White means Peace or To surrender and Black to fight for what its right and never give it up. The equality of the two flags were mixed the Ateez Flag. ATEEZ .They want to Fight but in a peaceful way.They want to do more in their own ways,They want to make music through their own way.Their Unique Concepts that they have.They want FREEDOM to do anything without hesitations,without taking any commands from higher officials,without taking any harsh judgements from anyone.They only want to fight for Freedom to express their feelings and their Identity as a Group and as an individual.To have the VOICE to speak for themselves. THEY WANT TO DO IT ON THEIR OWN WAY.THEY WANT TO DO EVERYTHING, FREELY,IN ATEEZ WAY. This reasons might be the explanation of the Ateez flag without the "ATEEZ" logo on it. 👉The White for Peace,The Black for Fighting/never surrender and ATEEZ THEMSELVES,and not just the Logo written on the Flag plus the Point lyrics which is the "ON MY MY WAY" which actually means "The ATEEZ Way". Their point is, Whatever they say or whatever they want you to do in life,You have the Freedom to choose the path you want to enter.Never let anybody control your life and control you,never let anybody ruin you.Be yourself,Be You are,You have your own way of living and You are free as a bird to explore everything you always wanted to do.Dreaming has no limitations,do not let anybody to Stop you. What is a Wonderland? WONDERLAND- Its a place where you can express your FREEDOM. Wonderland talks about YOU being YOU that you are not obligated to follow those commands of people that they wanted you to do.You have the right to choose your own path and you have the right to choose to break those commands.You have your own decisions in life and you have to the power to change your life without taking any opinions from the others,do not rely on them and follow what your heart speaks.Everyone of us has this hidden treasure in our selves,its up to you to find out whether it might be your Goal,Dream,ambition,passion,or anything,Its all up to YOU bcz its your Freedom to choose your own Journey. Wonderland is how you define it as a wonderland.Find your Identity,Choose what you want and not the others want,Freedom will set you free and that's your Wonderland. "WE GONNA FIND NEW WORLD TO BE MINE"-Leader-Nim HONGJOONG.

[@fancypantshan4481]

I've seen a similar theory on anarchy by FixOn8. But woah it all makes sense this is great

[@santeez6633]

Theories can be different but it also have some sort of familiarity but thanks

[@bookishtheories]

I love this so much, you did a GREAT job! :D 👏🏻👏🏻 I think all the points you brought up are very fitting in the overall concept they are following! They also play a lot with the idea that they want to achieve their goals their way without compromising on their beliefs and identity, fighting the good fight and find a place for themselves where they can be free to express themselves the way to want. Very good points!

[@santeez6633]

Actually i just made a simple video to explain this Theory. Here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHq9aZKVn6ipeJI

[@nxaira_1477]

wow-

[@ShinyBusterBaby]

Wow! this is wonderful! Haha Any way! I wanted to see what your thoughts would be about the flags before I actually posted what I had noticed about them myself. During the time, the performance preview and Wonderland MV teaser had come out, another KZbinr had noticed the the white ATEEZ flag. She said that the flag was new, and I expressed the white flag was featured in Treasure, along with the orange and black ATEEZ flag. But turns out that she was right. Even though, I don't think she had seen Treasure or either remembered that particular flag, there was a difference with both the flags in the teaser. The ATEEZ was missing from both. I still haven't figured what each particular flag means, my assumptions are the orange on black ATEEZ flag is their pirate flag. Instead of it being the Jolly Roger's skull and crossbones. In Treasure Hongjoong and Jongho carried their pirate flag while the other members carried the black on white striped ATEEZ flag. To me that seems like Hongjoong and Jongho are the beginning and the ending of the journeys, while the members with ATINY are the journey themselves. The name ATEEZ missing may signify the transformation into the hybrid nature of ATEEZ and The Suicide Squad. Once that ATEEZ is removed from the pirate flag, it becomes a black flag, which ironically means anarchy. I'd be interested to know your thoughts on the theory and if you have any suspicions as to what might be their next level. Will they continue with their current pirate theme or transform into something different.

[@bookishtheories]

You made a lot of good points here! :D I think that the flags are definitely important when it comes to their identity and concept, and in the future they might help us understand more about the storyline. Up to this point it’s a little difficult to say what they mean exactly because, as you said, there are many different flags featured in the videos, but I think that the choice of color will also be important in the future. We have the black/white contrast but at the beginning the orange was also an important color, and orange is usually associated with energy and excitement, possibly linking it to their ambition and determination in finding the treasure. There’s also a lot of red, which is often linked to the Suicide Squad, so that’s another color to consider. And I love the point you made about the black flag symbolizing anarchy! As for what’s next…difficult to say. I’m pretty confident in guessing that they are gonna continue the treasure concept in some way, because that’s their final destination. Now the first part of the journey is over, but the next one begins - which means that they are now in open sea. Since they’ve been drawing inspiration from a lot of adventure books maybe they’ll continue like this? Treasure Island may not be confirmed (nor is Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde), but that's literally the entire concept. Plus we have for sure Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland, which both deal with a journey or adventure of some kind. 20000 Leagues Under the Sea would be a cool addition, for example, and it would certainly fit the general concept and the next stage of their journey. I mean what’s the point if they don’t give a nod to Captain Nemo, amiright? In Say my Name, Hongjoong even said he’s the captain eheh just a guess! :D

[@janiikamu]

Thank you so much for this analysis! I would never be able to realize all of these things on my own...

[@bookishtheories]

I'm happy you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching! 💛💛💛

[@avadaurora]

WOW YOUR BRAIN 😫

[@lilileanne8128]

Also hongjoon is always holding the war trumpet, that the rabbit also uses to announce the red queens arrival, just another clue maybe

[@threaderiebym]

whoaaa my mind was just blown when you mentioned yunho's shadow duplicating ahhh I have goosebumps

[@galileaolivarez4174]

😮Chills.......just chills

[@sallyhajj3338]

broooo when you talked about yunho's shadows, i got goosebunps!!!😱😱😱😱

[@marie.857]

Wow. You just gave me goosebumps.

[@Moonshade23]

This is a great video and helped me a lot, small theory’s I’m going to put here (I’m very late) 1. In Hala Hala (going back to it quickly) I think Wooyoung dark side won and took him over. I think in wonderland that is his light side trying to break free, but he is failing until the end when tinge chains are free. 2. I think they are in someone’s head, I don’t know where I got this from but it gives me that idea. 3. There are looking for something or someone (Wooyoung) and they are in two sides and one side is trying to stop them from getting to Wooyoung and the other group are coming to free him (I don’t know what side is what) 4. I think Yunho shadow is the only one who has not merged with light and dark. That’s it thanks again for a great video

[@hillarixizo998]

Hongjoong Leader Is ILLU because Votes HongJoong So Fast High And Top 3 Popular Famous Member ATEEZ

[@nrynaa._]

Wdym is it Illuminati?

[@marithelahaye834]

Ok I could be completely wrong but Wooyoung cought my eye a lot In the end of HALA HALA he's the only one standing right? And in elusion there was hanging a mask on the globe. He also had a scene where he looked in the water at the end of elusion and There was a figure standing ad the end of the cave(maybe it's bad wooyoung?) I thought maybe that mask was from wooyoung since he wasn't wearing it at the end of HALA HALA and he also started the song with: I'm trembling, I'm shaking. Maybe because the bad version of him already took control of him longer ago? Now in wonderland he is the only one we can't really identify as a character (in the original movie) Maybe he's in chains because he's the bad side wooyoung? Idk he just seems a bit sus seeing all these videos and bilieve me I can be wrong to 😂 It's just an theory Btw I've bin watching to manny of these videos XD

[@Luvmngi]

That was amazing WOWWWW

[@bookishtheories]

Thank you so much! ☺️🧡

[@miraifde1687]

WOW that was awesome ^^ thank you ! great video

[@bookishtheories]

Thank you so much!! 💙☺️

[@minak1717]

THIS IS AMAZING WOW😱❤ you are truly brilliant👏🏻👏🏻

[@bookishtheories]

Thank you so much! 🥺🙏🏻💕

[@hillarixizo998]

Hongjoong ILLU You Watching Clip Video Ateez Wonderland And See Hongjoong ...Hongjoong Open Eyes But Use ✌🏻👁

[@duckhongjoong]

Another great informational video! Thank you ❤

[@bookishtheories]

Thank you so much!! ☺️🙏🏻💛

[@kayh953]

And just like that... I subscribed

[@mpumitanda6143]

Damn. I'm lost for words. This is amazing.

[@astrudcollado4538]

Okay i’m watching this since ateez comeback is near but holy shit. I didn’t noticed Yunho’s shadow got duplicated 😵

[@fixonminkii5267]

Yay! I'm the 1k like!

[@bookishtheories]

Thank you so much! 💖☺️🙏🏻

[@andsoshebecameaphoenixandf561]

The tunnel of Seonghwa and Yeosang are what I think in Alice in Wonderland the red queen and the cards chasing Alice out of wonderland. But, for Seonghwa and Yeosang they are searching for something or someone that is leading them out of Wonderland.

[@marieortiz3165]

What if Yeosang represents the Knave of hearts? 🤔 I’m not 100% sure, but it was just a thought.

[@rotiism]

big brain omg

[@nurimaninaazahar2047]

OMG~ i'm the new atiny and damn there is so much to catch up. There always a reason for their mv and choreo and here i'm just enjoying the songs. i'm gonna get the bottom of this to really enjoying their art and creativity. Like damnnnn so many theories.

[@lan1749]

We thought it was all over now they released the epilogue-

[@mingistiddieverse5703]

ATEEZ is having a comeback soon with an album Action to Answer so when they walk through the door they will get answers? but what answers exactly?

[@woojinmangorice4678]

to who won

[@rumi1379]

Thank you!

[@bookishtheories]

You’re welcome ☺️💛

[@YUKI-vb3wg]

Can u pls do a "Answer" theory I still don't get that mv It's ateez song btw

[@bookishtheories]

It’s already up! :D you can check it out on my channel page!

[@YUKI-vb3wg]

Omg thxxxxx❤️❤️❤️

[@WakeyBoom]

I love your videos!!

[@bookishtheories]

Thank you so much!! ✨🙏🏻💙

[@erikadayana]

Awesome! Thank u!

[@bookishtheories]

Thank YOU for stopping by! :D ✨🙏🏻

[@ventiladrawr]

i just have to subscribe. easy.

[@mykitten6774]

okay if someone saw AOT ... I remember ymir fritz falling down in that tree hole... is this a idea from alice in wonderland... lol I saw the whole Anime... I know it's unrelated but

[@kuchisakee4545]

Omggg holy shit it’s kinda related !!! Does that mean that aot or you can say isayama was somehow inspired by the work Alice in the wonderland story or reference!!! I can’t take this anymore!!!

[@Amy_191]

The title can also have another meaning which I am not sure about. So in Kingdom when they performed Wonderland it was called ,,Symphony No.9 From the Wonderland” Why is this so important to me? Because it is Symphony from my country and I was very moved when I discovered that.

[@YogagaSt]

And this mean repack album is going to happen soon 🤯

[@lilejen]

Your explanations are so amazing 😍 My recommendation is any music video by Stray Kids. There are too many keys lmao

[@bookishtheories]

Thank you so much! :D I'm working on Double Knot right now, it will be out soon! But you're right, too many keys eheh I'll probably need to make a bigger video about it 😂

[@lilejen]

@@bookishtheories And don't forget the confusing Moons lol I think the ever first one was in I Am You 😂💖

[@bookishtheories]

I didn't forget it don't worry! eheh 🙊🌘🌕💛

[@justlil872]

Unrelated, but with covid going around I would like y'all to know that Yahweh/Jesus loves y'all 💕 and that you guys should get to know him for yourselves. Life is so short and even if some people ignore this message because they don't believe, I hope you still will be blessed, happy and healthy. Please pray for yourselves, family and even favorite celebrities. Be wise always when it comes to anything. Tv, music, anything. Do research because some things can really effect your mood, spirit, and mind. Spend your time focusing on good things and becoming your best selves.. 🙏 be safe yall ❤

[@gnaniiii_]

Hi, sorry for being late (I'm a new atiny), but isn't Yeosang the only one wearing the key to the "door of truth"?, what can it mean? I'm trying to follow the plot in the most accurate way (even tho, it's definitely confusing lol)

[@maiaramendonca8463]

Wow thaks!

[@bookishtheories]

You’re welcome! ☺️✨

[@stelianajasmine8960]

I think there is here a reference about The Holocaust. The outfits looks like nazist uniforms and the stairs make me think at the Stairs of Death from the nazzi camp. I think the concept behind is survival and the title can be a methaphor for those dark times.

[@diegaoxgames58]

Just amazing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 plz can you do de explanitation tomorrow of stray kids new mv "double knot" it will be great 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@bookishtheories]

It's coming soon! ✨ I'm currently working on it! :D

[@diegaoxgames58]

@@bookishtheories thanks 🖤

[@mahnoor5042]

I didn't like the song but still watching😁

[@user-zj4nh9cj4s]

its literally bop lol

[@bookishtheories]

Ahah, I really appreciate it! :D 🙏🏻💛

[@kuchisakee4545]

@@user-zj4nh9cj4s exactly.....sorry after 1 year !!