Classical & Jazz Musicians React: Billlie 'RING X RING'

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Welcome to the 79th reaction video of Season 5 of this series: classical and jazz musicians react to Billlie's 'RING X RING' MV!
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[@ReacttotheK]

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[@jennielawrence8809]

React to nct u "let's play ball"

[@winkingbirdy2399]

You should listen to SunnyHill's The Grasshopper Song, it's made by the same songwriters (Eana Kim, Min Su Lee)!

[@blair2087]

this song came out months ago but please if y’all are able to react to 0x1 love song - txt :D

[@Sakura-cs2sg]

Please react to Seventeen

[@tatsbitaanthea5358]

y'all have to listen ateez song the tittle is the real heung ver

[@claire4654]

listening to ring x ring makes me feel like i'm being summoned into a whole new universe

[@darkstorm08]

So I wasn't the only one....... Yet again. Also imagined that it wasn't going to well

[@ladievengeance1577]

i watched this mv for the first time when i was high and i felt like i was being put into a trance or spell LOOL!! especially at the outro "lalalas" the song feels like a whole experience to listen to it is soo enjoyable

[@callmeyourbae2859]

@@darkstorm08 yeah, I feel I'm going to re zero world

[@nina-df3md]

It gets me going lmao

[@darkstorm08]

@@callmeyourbae2859 no no no NOT THERE!!!!! I mean I get it it's Hella beautiful, but... I'd rather go to the digital world

[@twjjang_jd]

this song is really interesting. it’s confusing at first but it still sounds good. i hope they become popular just like how popular ive is

[@euns2eo]

well, they already graduated from nugudom at least

[@nina-df3md]

they did especially with sheon from gpl 999 joining 😌

[@richardmatthew7901]

@@nina-df3md definitely! I don’t get why some Billlie stans are mad at Sheon because they gained more popularity when she joined, like isn’t that a good thing 🤨

[@jaaayaka]

@@nina-df3md period!!!!

[@adenur1222]

@@richardmatthew7901 maybe bcs some ppl "godded" sheon too much and started badmouthing billlie. bcs i followed billlie from the start, sheon stan at that time only wanted to support sheon but not billlie

[@theknightolympia]

this is maybe not the best song to enjoy for everyone, but for me this is one of the best surprise debut in 2021

[@HappyDay-sc7kk]

True. When I first heard this song its like "😕 Not as expected" 😂😂 But now this song is my favorite. Sorry for my bad english

[@xoxoanirenee]

@@HappyDay-sc7kk me too! it took a bit but it grew on me quickly.

[@Aiden-jy1fj]

It’s a SOTY for me, end of discussion

[@ayunniaaafandi]

Samee heree

[@theworldof11]

@@Aiden-jy1fj same, if that means what I think it does

[@misotang]

this song scratches an itch in my brain, i feel like it’s the way the whole thing is centered around that tritone is just so weirdly pleasing to me??

[@cinnomix]

the way you said scratches an itch in your brain is so accurate omggg 😂

[@nguyencaokhanhngoc2585]

Omg why is that so accurate

[@medianasution9143]

Why this is kinda accurate tho? This song really is something. Every person in twitter hate this song, but this song really different and lace with something. Like this comment said "Scratches an itch in brain"

[@pyreworks5210]

its oddly satisfying actually

[@queserai]

I get bored easily. And my attention span doesn't last long if something doesn't grab me. But this one? This is perfect for my ADHD brain.

[@luluna1621]

I think most SM stans would like this song, an upbeat song, creepy yet mysterious

[@MM-ex5kz]

as a big meU and nctzen, i think it’s one of the best kpop songs released lmao

[@luluna1621]

@@MM-ex5kz had to agree with that and kinda weird it didn't get so much attention (from my observation)

[@sandra8302]

i’m an SM stan and yeah i totally agree

[@yvre5488]

you know why? mystic story is a sub company under SM so somewhat BILLLIE is a SM GROUP 😭😭 but at first listen even though I heard a lot of SM songs it still felt unsettling and new but I loved it.

[@Rebe8d89AH]

Am an SM fan. I adore this song

[@alondrarios8722]

One of the best debuts i have seen in a while. The song gets me so hyped at the same time i love the power vocals in the chorus. Is just so good

[@Jeanbrt1]

Same. They're really unique

[@mikotea8678]

coco loco 😝

[@mattveslino252]

The moment I first heard this song start, I just KNEW it was a lock for you guys to react to. It's so different and interesting, and it sets itself well apart from the rest of the current K-Pop scene by taking a distinctly J-Pop approach. It's the kind of psuedo-hyper-pop sound I expect that market to enjoy, and to bring that into K-Pop is so great. (Oh, and lest I forget, the incredible addition of sampling Carol of the Bells, of all songs, to underline their message. Insane.)

[@rollercoaster24]

Are there any J-Pop groups/songs you recommend that have the sound you’re referring to?

[@crashiecorbashie]

@@rollercoaster24 .

[@snsdtwinkle]

this song is insane. Just when I thought I've heard it all after 13 years of being a Kpop fan and that Kpop can't possibly come up with anything new, I get proven wrong. and I love having been proved wrong, this debut was AMAZING. I can't wait to see what else Billlie has in store and hope they keep up this unique sounds for a while.

[@spicyaznsauce3139]

I completely agree as a Kpop fan going into my 10th year. Its super refreshing to hear something different in kpop after a while!

[@maysarah1613]

Agreed

[@user-ei9pd4ye4s]

Mystic Entertainment never let their artists get bored. Like Brown Eyed Girls went on 4 years hiatus, but when they released a new song. It's absolutely a Kpop's best vocal-jazz hit. I swear. And for this Billlie. Lee Minsoo oppa worked so hard on this song, please cheer for him and Eana unnie too. They have stayed with these Mystic artists for a long time.

[@xoxoanirenee]

THANK YOU FOR TEACHING ME THAT BEG AND BILLLIE CAME FROM THE SAME COMPANY. WHAT A TALENTED BUNCH OF GROUPS

[@hanzohasashi69]

WOW THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ENLIGHTEN ME ABOUT THIS AMAZING GROUP AND COMPANY

[@user-ei9pd4ye4s]

ahh y'all are welcome 💖 Mystic Entertainment / Mystic89 or APOP Ent. also have Park Ji Yoon, Uhm Jung Hwa, Minseo. I'm enjoying their music so much. The composer have worked with IU for 3 albums too. I really loved 😘👆🏻

[@liyoo0]

@@user-ei9pd4ye4s and Lucy like mystic story artist are so ✨good✨

[@jennychung29]

Kim Eana?

[@farrahwho]

i always love when people demonstrate what they're referencing on the piano lol

[@cursed3artemis]

Maybe because Billlie is Brown Eyed Girls' little sisters, maybe because Billlie has producers that actually know how to work with them to make the girls shine, maybe because ring x ring remind me of Faky's discography or maybe because Billlie has that it factor. Anyways, I love that you have place an ear on them. Easily one of the faves of the year.

[@26jade11]

Yess!!! I knew they reminded me of a group I was a fan of also

[@ladievengeance1577]

one thing i want the producers to prioritize in their next cb is moon suas voice. it is so BEAUTIFUL AND HUSKY and i think they smoothed it out too much when they couldve made it shine through more!! i love hearing them sing this song live just bc of her distinct raspy sound:-,)

[@justzzzzletgo]

Omg, that's why they seemed familiar to me. They do remind me of Faky's sound a little. Thank you!

[@lunaurorathena]

The composer of RING X RING also worked on IU's Red Shoes, Sunny Hill's Midnight Circus & Brown Eyed Girls' Sixth Sense.

[@user-ei9pd4ye4s]

he's one of the best producers in Korean music industry. He has worked on Ga-in Bloom & Paradise Lost & Carnival too. it's my all time favorite kpop songs.

[@ELmayberry]

whoa 😲

[@rachaelh8026]

That explains why i love it so much, those are in my top songs ever lmao

[@armeenaa]

@@ELmayberry hi el 👁👁

[@ELmayberry]

@@armeenaa hey hey, cheese 🤗

[@jewelsong]

When you said you can't connect what this sounds like I wanna say this reminded me a lot of jpop! Like egirls, even faky, and I see similarities to soloists like namie. I'm glad this sound is being used more in kpop. Absolutely love it.

[@ReacttotheK]

Yes, exactly! Pulling more from a side of J-Pop no other K-Pop group has done (while Dreamcatcher/GFRIEND has pulled more from the J-rock/anime OST side of J-pop)

[@jewelsong]

@@ReacttotheK yeah I agree! I hope it becomes more popular or that Billie continues with this sound at least

[@catastrophegirl8029]

Yes! Yes! Yes! A lot of people also notice about Jpop influence!!! I feels like it also can be anime ost somehow

[@bluezip7]

no j-pop

[@rosa__24]

i can literally hear Little Glee Monster in the vocals

[@aki6605]

A lot of people were disappointed by the MV but I actually liked it, since it shows their dancing talent and the MV director did a great job with all the matching cuts. This song is definitely in my top 10 of 2021 girl group release, might even in the top 5. I love it so much

[@rachaelh8026]

I agree, it is quite suited to them

[@fie97]

I think i like the mv. My concern is not about the shoot of the mv but the quality of the camera they were using. I know it was not big budget mv that's why but the camera they using is exactly how you see in live performance. I hope they put some filter to tone it down so it will feel like a movie just like what the actually mv intended to be.

[@luisEnrriqueReyes]

The MV has more like a J-rock vibes, since they're using the same set (almost the whole video) and the clothes colors fill the rest of the image alongside with the edition cuts.

[@sameerakhan7455]

Honestly, I LIKED the M/V, it was nice but it didn't show a lot of the storyline which I was extremely hyped about when I was watching their pre debut stuff before they officially debuted. I mean, it's also my bad that I put my expectations on the M/V a bit too high but yeah, the vibrant colours suit this song and the dazzling works pretty well. Also, I think the low quality camera kinda works for some reason. The song is amazing, just that the song is kinda muffled but I for some reason think it suits the story in a way? Though I would love to hear a version where it's not muffled to feel it a bit more lol. Also, I'm sure that it was because of the budget. Let's make them grow and watch then grow as well!

[@ELmayberry]

@@sameerakhan7455 it's the opposite for me, I love the song, I just didn't like the mv mainly bc a lot of the storyline wasn't in it 😅

[@hyewonlovebot]

In a way, Ring x Ring feels like it has alot of JPop influence into it and it works perfectly. Billlie really became my favourite rookie group with this debut song (and the whole EP which was absolutely amazing)

[@Damonistique]

Mystic story was bought by SM... Not saying it influenced their sound, but this company bond is just so logical😹 and they are home to Brown eyed girls. Formalities aside, Billlie is my favourite debut this year. Not only this song sounds surprisingly fresh, clever and unique, but the whole mini-album. Looking forward to their further releases. With the scales and pianos the reaction became so explicit even I understood a lot! Thank you for your dedication, it was a pleasure to watch❤️

[@Mindy.]

It's not really about SM. Lee Minsu has been writing unique songs like this for years.

[@Damonistique]

@@Mindy. I know. Probably phrased it badly, I meant that there is most likely no influence, it's just these companies go together perfectly well :3 and i love that more people were able to get to know billlie because of such parent.

[@viridianagutierrez1198]

They just released billlie - snowy night

[@faza5389]

@@Damonistique the point is they're match each other, right?

[@Damonistique]

@@faza5389 yes, thank you!

[@kailey6484]

Billlie reminds me so much of f(x) in how weird and tonally different their music was compared to everything else releasing at the same time as them. The alarm ringing sound has the same effect as the ringing in rum pum pum pum. I've waited so long for a group that was just different enough to bring back the cool and innovative sounds f(x) used to bring to the conversation of kpop, and it looks like Billlie is up to the task!

[@SpookyDarling]

f(x) is still my favorite girl group 😭

[@katiekawaii]

Their b-side "flipping a coin" is one of my favorite songs this year. There is a performance mv of it. You guys should check it out!

[@Kisaragi_eki]

Its everybody got a secret for me!!

[@imansofea6379]

@@Kisaragi_eki this is the one omg

[@jinjibells4891]

their dance for that is amaaazing

[@Jeanette_L]

All their b-sides are so good that I can't choose a favourite

[@cncowriter3151]

@@Kisaragi_eki Yaaas, their vocals are so damm great there!

[@crashiecorbashie]

Lee Minsu is the best producer in kpop and nobody talks about him. He doesn't have a single bad song on his record. He's super smart musically and is fr forging new grounds every time he produces something. Super unique songs. He produced most Brown Eyed Girls songs like Sixth Sense, Abracadabra, Brave New World, IU's songs such as Good Day, You&I and The Red Shoes, many Sunny Hill songs such as The Grasshopper Song and Midnight Circus, soloist Minseo's The Grand Dreams and ZERO, almost Gain title tracks (Irreversible, Bloom, Truth or Dare, Paradise Lost, Carnival), Narsha's Mamma Mia and of course Ring x Ring. He is truly a mad man, listening to songs he produced for the first time always makes my jaw drop. I am crossing my goddamn fingers he's gonna feature on Billlie's upcoming EP because I NEED more music made by him.

[@ladievengeance1577]

k/reddit really ripped through this song (in a bad way) i think because they mightve been expecting a soft, indie vibe, from their predebut content. but im glad you guys can technically explain how PHENOMENAL and unique this song is!! i believe once kpop stans get over the initial shock they'll grow to appreciate this song too😄 hopefully billlie continues with a similar-ish sound

[@ajm2496]

I'm not a music person in the traditional sense. I couldn't tell you a G from an F, but you guys still managed to put into words what it is that caught me about Ring x Ring when I first listened to them. Especially when the PD said that she can't connect their sound to a previous group/debut. There's something special about Billlie!

[@00cozy00]

Their new song about Christmas ‘Snowy Night’ is so good too!!!! Recommend to everyone!!! Haram the main vocal, has that warm and strong voice…She reminded me of Taeyeon. LOVE THEM AND CAN’T WAIT THE NEXT CB.

[@londonhughes5986]

As a singer, this song was incredible with the layering and chord progressions in the voices. It scratches an itch for a new sound that still makes it pleasant to hear once you give it a few rewatches.

[@taengkeyverymuch]

Hope u listened to the whole EP. I really enjoyed all the songs. They aren’t as “experimental” as the title song, but the production and the composition in general is pretty fun.

[@torujime]

What’s interesting is that it’s often mentioned how the song had this uneasiness or no sense of “comfort”, which makes complete sense knowing the story and lyrics of the song. The song refers to a missing girl and Billlie’s lore regarding their relationship to the girl and their missing memories, so it makes sense that the song felt unresolved or eerie in a way. I absolutely love when songs are thematically related to the lyrics as well!

[@Mindy.]

Lee Minsu has also written songs for groups like Brown Eyed Girls, Sunny Hill, and History. If you listen, you can hear his distinct style. My personal favorite is The Grasshopper Song by Sunny Hill. 😊

[@elinevandam4332]

That's such an amazing song. Nice to see that he also made this one!

[@kaylah8542]

Songs like this are the reason I study music. It was a lot of fun watching them break this song down.

[@jenlisaswiftk]

i cant be the only one who hears rina sawayama in this song LIKE????

[@SatvikChenMusic]

FINALLY FINALLY I WAS WAITING FOR THIS😭😭😭the music analysis for this song is insaneeee

[@dydb]

It’s more of an abstract piece rather than a electronic hype piece. If you’ve ever listened to Japanese pop or any of their sounds it’s very close that and they have Japanese members so maybe they were going for that.

[@dutchiethefifth5745]

I just- like- what- I noticed that in the intro the church bell rings nine times - and in the outro it rings two more times, making it eleven I’m; holy shit that gave me goosebumps

[@sjonmac6012]

Thank god you guys reviewed this. I was going crazy with some non-musicians reviews that it was jarring without giving context to what the group was trying to convey which I personally think is the desperation/confusion over losing a good friend in mysterious/tragic circumstances. And good on Umu for noting the uniqueness of the Billlie sound. I read someone describe this song as an Alfred Hitchcock soundtrack if Hitchcock made a movie today. Thank you, ReacttotheK!

[@globalshooky3321]

YESSS

[@peachwillows1191]

9:46 this chord is so beautiful, I've heard that on Billage Chapter 2, especially the orchestral part on that video.. That was amazing! If you watched Billage Chapter 2, that orchestral part is actually RING X RING. It's just that majestic yet eerie.. Props to Lee Minsu.

[@CalvinistEeyore]

Billlie is actualy the first group I can say I've been a fan of since pre-debut the group also holds the record for fastest I have ever gotten a Bias in the group with the instant I saw Moon Sua (the short haired main rapper and sister of Astro's Moonbin) I told myself "that's my Bias" and it's been like that ever since. Billlie is a group that feels like early BTS with the gorup's shard fictional universe and cerebral concepts found in the songs and I say this as person who is not a fan of BTS. Still though this is a group I think people should keep an eye on becuese all the members feel so talented.

[@sunkenblankets]

ringxring is a chilling bop. i am haunted at the club and somehow i end up in the alleyway smoking a cigarette and eating a sweet candy while my friends pat me on the back. sad and nostalgic, but like, wish the promise of things maybe being okay in the future.

[@WaitingForTheHook]

This mini album took me my surprise! Definitely play them on the show. So many great new girl groups now. Almost overwhelming!

[@babyapple_]

This song is so good. A new sound and style is always welcome. It mess with a lot of element and the chaotic of it make it so amazing. I love it so much.

[@stupidblueb3rry]

I absolutely LOST IT at 4:23 "please don't leave me" *leaves*

[@Avi.joyyy12]

Ring X Ring is sooooo experimental and I LOVE IT!!!! The mini album is one of the best albums that have dropped this year.

[@antha0321]

when people think this song is bad and messy, for some reason I like this song. At first I heard it was weird, but I'm addicted to listening to this song

[@MM-ex5kz]

it’s hypnotic

[@andreabudi814]

This came faster than expected, specially for a smallish agency debut but I’m GLAD ITS HERE

[@MagicalWaterLight]

mystic isn't small, it's a subsidary of sm if I'm not mistaken :)

[@Jeanette_L]

I can relate a lot with the guy at 19:10, I do feel the same too like it's not heading to anywhere. It's very interesting to see them react to this song because this song is really really unique and with their professional input I can finally understand the chords better.

[@unstablemolecules]

12:41 makes me think Ring by Ring would make a great ballad. The melody of the chorus is driven by the vocals, so it makes sense 💖

[@irsyad3748]

12:18 omg i didnt know i need piano version of this song, like umu said it so satisfying and feel emotional! ps : can you guys make the full of piano version :D

[@bluebicycleclub]

Me uno a este pedido, need it so bad 🤍

[@veronicalala300]

Ring ring is my favorite debut bc im a sucker for interesting and weird progressions, and the song feels emotional and urgent

[@ankomitarashi-488]

I've been anticipating this video since Billlie debuted. I hope that they'll continue to keep us on our toes with different sounds and a unique story. It's about time we get something really different in kpop

[@MatthewGaither]

I remember the day this MV dropped and my eyes and ears were glued to the screen for the duration. I dont even remember breathing I was so transfixed. I cant think of a single other Kpop song/MV in recent memory that has grabbed me quite the way this one did and I am so impressed with Ring x Ring as a debut track for Billlie.

[@chrisbland8946]

I'm so happy you reacted to this track. It's such an unusual debut, but definitely on par with the massively hyped Aespa or Ive. The whole mini-album follows the same pattern - soundscapes and styles and beautiful harmonies that you just wouldn't expect to hear. It actually reminds me of very early F(x); electronic, experimental, but amazing vocals and catchy songs.

[@casi9095]

Billlie has such a unique music color and vibe with their debut Hoping this style gets more popular in Korea !

[@chuucomeback8483]

Here's some funny moments I found while they were reacting. "*creepily, 3, 2, 1. Scary, she's scary" 2:43 "Oh My God, she's so kawaii" 2:56 "stairs. ah-oh?" 3:17 "What? Tr-Tritones?! Oh NO.. Why do I feel the devil in me?"3:20 "where's tonal center, i can't find it" 3:49 "They like G a lot even though it's not in G Major, D Major?! 4:00 "That's Major! Here's Do *Holding tonal centre. please don't leave me ... it's gone." 4:18 "woah, new mixture. Interesting. It fees like like "The cold never bothered me" 5:16 "April Fools" 5:26 "Carol of the bells? Oh they repeated it. they doubled down *speaker sounds" 5:56 "OH NO! IT ENDS IN G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" 6:34 "Billie's Back? maybe? Don't go towards the light, oh she's dead" 6:45 "She's dead? Yeah, they made her a box" 6:51 Reply if you found anything else I could add! This song is hyper, and it's pop, but it has nothing to do with the hyperpop movement, not even close." 21:16

[@KiGeprak]

I really love 21:16. "This song is hyper, and it's pop, but it has nothing to do with the hyperpop movement, not even close."

[@Giakovo]

I swear that first part of the chorus sounds like a Namie Amuro song (and whoever is singing it LITERALLY sounds like her). I'll come back to this in like 8 weeks when I finally find it.

[@fatima_I]

Fashionista maybe?

[@pilotkey6526]

I knew you would react to this song! It is so jarring yet so cool, it was really nice to listen to opinions from fellow colleagues. I'm really intrigued of what this group has in store for us.

[@hi_ddeulgi3646]

I knew it the moment Billlie debut with Ring x Ring, ReacttotheK would have a blast with this song ! Absolute banger, their bside also have no skip songs ! As a Red Velvet fan I'm in love with Billlie songs and their discography so far, i hope umu would react to their debut album and newest single "snowy night" :)

[@jkang7265]

Finally got around to listening to this group last night and now here's this video. A coincidence? Yes. An extremely welcome coincidence? Yes! Awesome breakdown of the most unexpectedly great debut of the year

[@MaihacchiMonkey]

It’s strange to see some of the reactors paired differently than usual! Interesting to see different dynamics when they’re reacting. Great video as always!

[@christopherdajay254]

I really enjoyed Billlie's debut, i think this channel's gonna have a blast reacting to this group :)

[@mr.chocoo3097]

The producer did a whole ritual in this song it's feels innocent but evil at the same time

[@ThatPurpleGirl81]

This song is...like...interpretive dance for the ears. That's all I can think to describe it!

[@nyanneko20]

This song gave me fire for working my collage tasks

[@PND-ye3hq]

RING X RING takes you on a magical journey. That's the best way I could describe it.

[@Mary-qn5jl]

Thanks for reaction. For me this is the most interesting debut song in 2021

[@tiongjieying3802]

EXACTLY I WAS SO HOOKED AT FIRST LISTEN im so glad you guys did a reaction bcs i couldn't tell whats going on

[@zackbulatao1586]

This is what i'm here for! THE MUSICAL DETECTIVE WORK! I love how everyone was trying to figure out WHY it feels good to listen to! BILLLIE HAD US ALL!!!

[@hector101997]

PLSSS THE "WHY DO I FEEL THE DEVIL IN ME??" SENDS ME EVERY SINGLE TIME HAHA.

[@matthammond9148]

Called this song out on the React Pateron on Nov. 20 and you were 3 steps ahead of me. Knew you and your crew would absolutely love it. We were really on the same wavelength with recognizing a song that hasn't really been done before. This was probably the reaction I was looking forward to most of the recent releases (maybe all of 2021).

[@sanseiryu]

I loved the reactions and the breakdowns of the music and chords. The explanations of why the composition is completely different, experimental, slaps you in the face, bolder than what you normally expect from a KPOP song. Your reactions mirror what I felt when I heard this song. WTF is this! This is something I would expect from a different genre of music. Nothing in this song is easy to listen to the first time. But being a Jazz and Classical music listener, this song hit me hard and made me listen and then sit gobsmacked at the last note and think to myself, 'This is KPOP?'

[@loveingbot]

I loved Ring x Ring from the getgo

[@tuanwidi]

This is a genius piece. This song is specifically more of a J-Wave, so it's natural if it sounds unfamiliar to K-Poppers ears, I think the "closest" to this kind of atmosphere in K-Pop are Dreamcatcher and Pixy, BUT, if you listen to their album more deeply, their discography so far very similar to their older sister.. Red Velvet sunbaenim.

[@SkulCat]

its funny, ive seen quite a few ppl compare them to dreamcatcher, and them and billlie are my ults. i also love jrock lol

[@J_U_N]

I feel like you should also check out their b-side “Everybody’s got a Secret”

[@yoeul]

YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO THEIR BSIDE especially Everybodys got a secret they sample dance of the sugar plum fairy and have some weirdd ass modal changes I was LIVINGGGG

[@_EllaLost]

this editing is giving me life i dont think ive laughed this hard on a reaction vid yet ever despite being a noob with musical language

[@FunnyBirdEmma]

this might be my favorite reaction video so far from you guys! the way everyone was trying to figure out the parts of the song on the piano was so interesting to watch

[@ragweezy]

Not only was this song produced/composed well but the girls are so talented. They delivered this perfectly. I can always appreciate a great ensemble of people who have strong vocals!

[@xoxoanirenee]

if you guys feel like another interesting song of theirs is everybody’s got a $ecret! they did another similar thing in the beginning like they did with carol of the bells in ring x ring

[@casi9095]

The more I listen to this, it’s so cool and well composed Lots of great moving parts

[@celestisima]

I found them very interesting. Their debut album is really great. And I also loved Snowy Night, their second release. That was more traditional sounding but has a twist that makes atracting as well. I'm so excited with this group already.

[@leosdances]

From the first second I listened to this song, I was obsessed with this song! And ever since it grew on me even fucking more honey this is my fav debut song of the whole year!

[@miss_jess]

I think this song was mixed badly for performance on kpop music shows... I watched them perform it for weeks and the lead synth line was so prominent and just grating on my ears. Once I started listening to it on Spotify and a proper speaker (not my TV), I finally appreciated it. The rest of the mini album is pretty interesting too, I'm looking forward to more from Billlie!

[@Damonistique]

This song made me appreciate quality mixing 😹 previously I didn't quite understand what is it about...

[@MM-ex5kz]

kinda think it was deliberately mixed weirdly, kinda to match the grating instrumental

[@user-xu5df5br7f]

I hope ReacttotheK can do another reaction to this album's bsides bcs the bsides are great and have different genres for each song, anyways thanks for making a reaction vid to this masterpiece!

[@kayonice8600]

At first listen, I really can't get this song. 3:35 YESS SAME! But after second listen, I can't stop listen to it. It's growing in me

[@toujoursunnerd]

This is such a crazy cool song! Thanks for always being on top of the new groups. (I’m not ready for the Young K reaction video. 😭)

[@murmur3499]

their vocal progression in the chorus reminds me of some rina sawayama retro house songs tbh thats the only sound i could compare it to, no other kpop group or anything

[@jlcsr9163]

Billlie blows more minds. The song gets better the more you listen to it.

[@akinkanalangplsbhie]

I AM SO LATE!! DIDN'T KNOW YOU GUYS REACTED TO THIS

[@xiilllie]

ahhh finally! ever since billlie debuted I hoped for a reaction from you all! I've been following mystic rookies for quite some time and this debut didn't disappoint me at all. it definitely did go into a direction I didn't expect them to go but the whole mini album is full of songs with different concepts! ring x ring is probably the most unique one and it was quite a choice to debut with a song like this AND make it a title track but at the same time it is so so refreshing!

[@27satriapratamawijaya43]

The first time I heard this music, they sounded very foreign to me and even sounded strange. But over time I really like this song because the instruments sound mysterious and the concept they bring is different from other kpop groups, this is what I really need

[@dolce_FlowerSong]

빌리 노래 좋다고 생각했었는데 역시나 이쪽 형님들께서 리액션해주시는군요. 감사합니다. 기대되는 좋은 팀인것 같아요.

[@brieebruh9383]

This song inherently scares me but I can't stop listening to it, which may be even scarier.

[@valemedina4473]

Whenever i listen to this song i feel i am a main character in higurashi no naku koro ni, no idea why hahahah

[@daisyseungwoo6154]

I absolutely LOVE this song, it’s one of the best debuts for me. The mysterious feeling along with the vocal tone and the lyrics “is she dead dead?” “is it blood blood?” All just give me such a fantasy vibe. The dance is so fitting and not to mention how CATCHY it is. I know it might sound weird and messy to others but to me it’s literally so unique to them and their concept. 🤩🤩🤩😮‍💨

[@mishtimou2705]

This song is so good. After watching this video, I now know that it's a unique kpop song too.

[@yukihira333]

yeah im happy y'all react to this 😊❤

[@CaptainsChannel58]

OMG a thousand kudos to Umu for the editing on this video.. amazing work :)

[@hyleore]

I agree that it was a risky first song, I hated it at first, and I came back to it months later and loved it. but in the k-pop market, maybe starting with something risky is a good choice, because the industry is oversaturated and anything that sounds conventional won't be a strong debut because it won't help the group stand out. what feels strange to me is that 'RING X RING' and 'GingaMingaYo' were both very unique, and 'RING ma bell' feels much more straightforward. but 'RING ma bell' was what brought me back to the first two songs. I can't decide whether or not they released them in the right order. they needed a strong debut era, but I kind of needed something like 'RING ma bell' to lure me towards the stranger songs, which I now love. of course, they had a lot of success with GingaMingaYo, which is great. after watching it I feel like 'RING X RING' would have deserved more attention as well.

[@jerrythemagicalllama]

OMG I NEED A PIANO COVER OF THIS THAT WAS SO PRETTY AT 9:37 + 12:15

[@luprsil]

Thanks so much for such a amazing reaction!! I don't really like the MV but I absolutely love this song, so I'm pretty invested in the group now :')

[@kendall.111.]

it may be a confusing song but my god is it fun to sing

[@fuseinspirit]

Yay! I’m so happy you guys reacted to this! This song is so cool and I STILL can’t stop listening to it!

[@lepooploser]

I haven't entered the world of music theory and harmony, but I've been into "complex" music since a long time. RingxRing really got my "prog rock" juices flowing and without knowing all the terms the first time I heard this thought: this is different