Classical & Jazz Musicians React: IU 'LILAC'

[@ReacttotheK]

Sorry for the week long disappearance, everyone! We’ve been busy with researching, filming and editing many interviews (Daniel ‘Obi’ Klein, Charli Taft, Simon Petren, Sam Kim, VERIVERY and Purple Kiss) so we had to delay this video’s release while working on those. Hope you enjoy this reaction! ‼️ More IU reaction content on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/reacttothek ‼️ ➡️ Reaction Release Schedule + list of all our Patreon-exclusive videos: docs.google.com/document/d/1uvf-u1EJVB-hmB3IU0P6M-obdMNu11fo_aUIf6dur70/edit?usp=sharing ➡️ Songs that are currently being voted on or waiting to be voted on by our musician voting panel for C&JMR: kzbin.info/aero/PLFw_XZtkCVMMt3F3O3jvbeYlUyGo8v2nX ➡️ Will not react to list for the CJ&MR series & why songs may not be reacted to: docs.google.com/document/d/1b5aQLWbYgUCm30Pj5-AalSjwMaq8gm5jOyrcbAlMu6c/edit?usp=sharing

[@ED-jy1de]

Looking forward to the Sam Kim and Purple Kiss interviews !!

[@abhishreeiyengar5677]

Hi, can you please react to WJSN'S latest comeback UNNATURAL 💞 Lot's of love ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lookingformeanings3184]

Sam Kim♡ can't wait

[@WitchlightNW]

Omg the upcoming interviews im so excited!!!! Also atlantis?? I'm surprised

[@에이스-d5v]

Been waiting for this... Thank you... Now, I'll be waiting quietly for 'Coin' react... Kudos to this team, I watched all of your IU reaction videos and I kept on rewatching them. 💜

[@amaja694]

iu is one of those artists you can just admire and adore all her songs, no matter what part of the kpop community you're from. she's an awesome singer and artist, and she just keeps getting better

[@harrietblack9471]

Yesss

[@dlwlrma951]

Except the army's they hate IU just because of the rumor about jungkook and IU. Toxic fan base 😤

[@roseannjacinto2476]

@@dlwlrma951 not all army are like that, saying that makes you more toxic than those you're talking about.

[@dlwlrma951]

@@roseannjacinto2476 yea not all of them maybe 80 percent of them are toxic

[@y00ng1]

@@dlwlrma951 why do you keep bringing this up? Like are u obsess with army or something? Toxic fans are everywhere so stfu

[@deanneb6925]

The piano part at 2:50 that Kevin mentions is a callback to IU’s first big hit, Good Day. In the beginning of the second verse, a string section plays the same chord progression as that piano part in Lilac. She also had a callback to Ending Scene in her song My Sea off this album as well. It seems she and her producers intentionally sprinkled in these breadcrumbs, seeing as this album is her bidding her past goodbye.

[@darkstorm08]

I didn't know... This.... Omg I'm emotional

[@ktgirl-oh9px]

Little addition to it: IU is the producer of the album.

[@deanneb6925]

@@ktgirl-oh9px She wrote all the lyrics from what I’m seeing, but she only has production credits on two songs, “Coin” and “Celebrity.” I’m sure she had some input though

[@miggy_lan]

I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO NOTICED THE CALLBACK IN MY SEA

[@wisnuslullaby1590]

she did like TONS lyrics callback on Lilac album songs tho ... if you look closely, especially in Celebrity, Lilac, and My Sea. There are so many lyrics reference to her past songs ...

[@Vin.i]

IU's music feels like Ghibli films to me, it feels like magic, I think that's why it was so easy for me to fall in love with it, it's a world you want to visit, to live in even.

[@itspeachiie]

this is so true 😭

[@dylanrossi2302]

No but literally this is the exact wording of a feeling I never knew I had nor needed to express. You said it!

[@AI_00]

Omg. So true

[@twoone7159]

So true ❤❤❤❤

[@_.soymilk]

To me, she basically embodies elegance. Her voice and appearance you can call it beautiful or pretty or something else, but elegant is perfect

[@Amanda.656]

I lovee lilac, it's so shiny and spring-like.. but honestly can't wait for her music in her 30s.. all her "mature songs" are so good!

[@willowait]

yes!! that’s a perfect way to describe it, “shiny and spring-like” i couldn’t have said it better :)

[@kazuhasgloves]

This song is such a bop, omfg.

[@dumpstacy]

it really is, it doesn't get old, i listen to it EVERYDAY.

[@kazuhasgloves]

OH MY GOSH, ME TOO!

[@kimbread4587]

My ears is blessed, oh my gersh.

[@myieeeeeeeeeeee1357]

When that one guy explaining about the song but the girl he was with was just fangirling and learning the choreography had me 🤦‍♀️😍🤣

[@pleasestopmelovingmyself8410]

YESSS THIS SONG IS LITERALLY PERFECT

[@wren7640]

fancy seeing you here

[@pleasestopmelovingmyself8410]

@@wren7640 disgusting

[@dumpstacy]

the perfect song of the year 😭😭

[@hellohellomoshimoshi]

IU never disappoints and just keeps getting better as an artist, looking forward to what she will do in her 30s!!!

[@jungwonsbouncyhair1878]

4:10 i never noticed how similar the melody is to Adore U! Kevin is such a genuis!

[@fullsuns]

When Kevin pointed out that the chorus sounds like Adore U by Seventeen I was so relieved, because I thought I was the only one!!! Both songs I love a lot but the resemblance was driving me crazy since noone was talking about it :D

[@Sky-kf4lk]

And I love how both of them are my favorite artists 😌✨

[@fullsuns]

@@Sky-kf4lk same here!! maybe thats why I was able to hear the similarity so quickly :)

[@evaquintanar6798]

IU is just such an amazing artist, from the lyricism, the interpretation, the content and even the color! lilac is so on trend this year, she is in the moment but at the same time she does her own unique thing. When I heard this for the first time I knew I wanted a reaction from rttK!

[@shiba18inu]

Jarod, aggressively predicting the ending: "The tension, right?" Daniel: "mmm" HAHA! Love em.

[@chocodino931]

kevin's plot twist reference to train to busan had me dead 😂

[@chickensmackdown128]

Me too lol

[@Storm317]

As if I didn't LOVE this song already, you guys always give me more reasons why I love it

[@taronrose8896]

3:58 My heart always clenchs during this part because it’s the same exact animation as her tribute to Sulli and Jonghyun, “Eight” feat./prod. Suga. Because she’s been through so much through her career - her battle with an eating disorder, hate comments, having a dating scandal, and having her whole life seemingly in front of the world.

[@ced3069]

Now, Coin by IU next. You have no choice.

[@seravenchia]

UP

[@dkmsu8351]

YES PLEASE

[@maidasari1130]

Up

[@amaracruentus2922]

IU's musicality has been cemented for a long time now so as a fan what got me excited here the most was them indirectly praising her acting 😭 IU the musician and Lee Jieun the actress never disappoints

[@novalinasimanjorang1863]

This song grows on me. The more I listen to it, the more I realise the richness (i don’t know if this is the right term) of the instruments. The mv truly captured the lyrics and what the song tries to convey. So, for me this is another one whole genius package of IU’s work, the song itself, IU’s vocal, the music arrangement, the mv, the dance, and ofcourse IU’s presence. everything is amazing!!!

[@stefanililiheart1220]

Everything about IU IS SOOOOOO Artistic 🥺😍 I love that every single thing that she does ; has beautiful and deep meaning in behind of that🌸🌱

[@kskeososkeje]

5:20 'Bye-lac train' She actually released two versions for this album, HILAC and BYLAC.

[@lizzymydearest]

I honestly enjoyed IU's LILAC because of it's refreshing vibe. IU's vocals really never fail to amaze me.

[@s.is.i1847]

And it was played in h&m store in Sweden. That was a surprise to me 😍

[@stephendoe7594]

Since getting into IU's music earlier this year, she has become one of my favorite singers, right up there with Wendy from Red Velvet and Bruce Dickinson(Iron Maiden). "Lilac" is one of my favorite songs, it is beautifully sung(like all her music), has a nice funky bass, and the music video is truly wonderful. I love the bit at the beginning where she "learns" the choreography, and that smile at the end sends shivers down my spine every time I see it. Great video as always! Keep up the good work!

[@dumpstacy]

I think we can all agree that this album deserves album of the year.

[@miss_jess]

I can't believe IU is 28 already, I feel old

[@Lili-ye3zq]

this song kinda has a similar feeling to the fifth season it's so fairy like

[@darkstorm08]

Honestly the moment I heard this song I haven't let it go... Her voice.. The funk... And as they said it A feels like a constant falling of lilac petals .. This song is honestly God tier eargazm funk

[@tehlaser]

Omg that ending though, man after my own heart

[@amaracruentus2922]

If you were amazed by IU's acting here, try watching Eight if you havent yet 😊 Her expressions were solid there too

[@ars7hoshishineeday635]

You can always trust IU to deliver emotions on top of musically interesting songs again and again and again!

[@atsw291]

Jason’s voiceover describing the ending was so funny. That’s what was missing from this mv, I would hire him if I was iu 🤣

[@realjoshcrest]

Ohh man!! It's good to see Jarod and Daniel back. They're really missed.

[@vicparaleigos]

y'all can have your faves, but IU tops every 👏 single 👏 one 👏 with her powerful MIND... she's not just singing to a song, she creates pure and complex ART.

[@williamtell5365]

There are plenty of things that make her adorable but she's really professional in a way that sets her apart in kpop land,

[@iumycomfortzone810]

IU is a type of artist you can dream of. IU's songs is dreamy.

[@mirezoka]

Really like Stephanie's comment about going from spring to summer. I'm in my early 30's and it sounded so true and it really resonated for me. Thanks for that.

[@ddoristeward]

후우 좋당 평소 생각없이 듣던 부분이 의도하고 만든 것이란걸, 전문적인 평가로 알 수 있어서 너무 좋은 거 같아요 :-)

[@michelstephanygarces9431]

This song is truly beautiful, IU deserves all the love in this world and I am so glad y'all reacted to this!! Hope you react to Coin or Celebrity (or both) next 🥰

[@dumpstacy]

OH MY GOD UMU!! THIS IS LITERALLY MY FAVOURITE SONG OF THE YEAR NO ONE CAN CHANGE THAT THANK YOU FOR REACTING TO THIS!!!!!

[@chujellys]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thought of that Adore U moment immediately when I first heard this song!! I thought I was crazy because no one else ever pointed it out lol, thank you Kevin.

[@bethanylalala]

KEVIN DID THE SVT THROWBACK as if there wasn’t any more reason to love kevin. with the little self satisfied nod afterwards. bless

[@vanessaerika4140]

the editing of this reaction video makes this much more knowledgeable 💜 you appreciate the artist's music and everything much moreee

[@geegee131]

YES, I'm so glad Kevin pointed out the similarity to SVT's Adore U, it's the only thing that comes to mind when listening to Lilac.

[@bjbae9877]

It's really good because it's different from other reaction videos. Each professionally interprets it from a different perspective, which is very beneficial.

[@Kalidreamine]

It’s been such a journey being her fan for half my life TT she’s come so far and I feel honored to have been around for most of it!!

[@elysesteingold8038]

I really like when you actually talk about the composition! Do more of that please! particularly the top line! and the more y'all go over to the piano to illustrate the better!!!

[@km9jww315]

4:10 as a uaena and carat, i felt butterflies in my stomach when kevin remembered adore u from seventeen!!

[@buzzy1010]

2:50 Ive listened to lilac so many times but I only noticed this when Kevin mentioned it and went back to listen to it again... and as I recognized the melody it really gave me goosebums 😭 oh god I love this detail

[@Joy-wd9ez]

I'm gonna listen to it alot tomorrow because it's gonna be the first day of spring 🌷

[@berryjam2002]

Oh Jarod .... missed you so much... good to see your cute smile again.. Thank you Umu for having him there... thanks a million..

[@dreimoreno]

Owen and Kevin's comment is so technical and I LOVE IT!!!!

[@kellychow9443]

Loved seeing Jarod and Daniel here again! They brought me so much laughter with their interpretations trying to make it sound deep haha Also loved the editing at the end Umu!!

[@certainromance24]

I love how you all connect the music to the lyrics and the music video!

[@ChiibiChan]

*It's been a long time since the last time I saw Jarod. Isn't it?* Or is it just me? O.O

[@yusdrum91]

I thought of that as well

[@ReacttotheK]

Jarod appeared on the channel once in a while after graduating from our college! (Specifically, duo reactions and Patreon videos). But now he lives near Daniel, so whenever I visit SoCal during school breaks, i'll film them so they can appear in a few main series videos!

[@yusdrum91]

@@ReacttotheK yeay 🔥

[@isekye]

Piano in verse 2 should be a reference to Good Day man i love this song so much

[@joycho3777]

I was waiting for this!!!!!! I love your dissection of musical component!! 'Liliac' is saying goodbye to her youth, her early careers up to now - her debut age to her 20's - as an artist. And the new train is the new beginning as an artist as she enters her 30's Please do her song 'coin', another song from the same album!!

[@zarithsofeeyah]

i love jarod seeing his face is just so comforting ever since I watched his reaction to day6 where he cried hahahahah

[@merniuexobias2208]

IU will release her new digital Single on October 19 with a title of Strawberry Moon. She will release it at 12.00 am korean time coz that's the time strawberry Moon will come out.

[@annellise25]

The way they admired both Artist IU and Actress IU in this MV!! YASS that stare at the end!! 💜💜💜

[@goodus999]

기다렸어요 아이유

[@dexie135]

I really love all the beat song in lilac album : troll, ah puh, coin, lilac...all really great

[@rosellemorales7790]

Great reaction! I'm learning a lot from you guys 😊 thank you! IU is the best artist 💜

[@sfans5434]

YASSS IU's supremacy still going strong

[@immawish]

Lol that guy piecing things together at the end with the spring metaphor and Lilac being IU's final greeting to her 20s is probably me to all of her poetically written lyrics which made my head went BOOM

[@celestisima]

I love this song and you explaining it makes me realize why I love it so much :D

[@ghikn]

Every songs of IU are masterpiece

[@eduardapaz20]

Jason really concetrated talking about the song and instruments and on the other side there's Ju Young dancing 😂 Also, the bonus scene of him talking about the last scene of the mv was hilarious "Smile!"

[@Malopillow2023]

I love this song, absolutely adore it and it will forever be my fav

[@wateverusae87]

Love your reactions for IU as always - finally!!!! :) Yes this song really sounds like spring and lilac itself with her airy light vocals etc. Thanks!

[@soaribb32]

There's a lot of things in the production but they stay in the back, It makes you want to listen again and again.

[@sarangbabo12]

I don't know if you will, but pleaseeee let have them react to all of AKMU's new music!!

[@KAVYA-bs6dv]

IUs voice is addictive

[@awildred-eyedhyejooappeare7710]

4:11 *that reminded me of svt too the first time i listened to lilac, lmao kevin*

[@hero4963]

Omg i love the reactors reacting to IU cuz IUs songs are so musical done well plus vocals

[@janejia2944]

OH MY GOD OH MY GOD I NEED TO SCREAM THE "FINALLY" WORD FIRST..FINAAAAALLYYYY yeay

[@skiesc1606]

realllll out of topic but : Jarod with the jujutsu kaisen t-shirt

[@pebble8978]

Woahhh yesss. I didn't notice it until I read your comment.

[@mercymoon4075]

Im surprised they went for this instead of reacting to "Coin"! Thank you for the video! ☺️

[@atsw291]

I just turned 30 a month ago, so I relate so much to this song 😱😅😭 I do hope my spring comes again 😀🤣🌸

[@zeds4804]

Can we appreciate the edit and how explained technical terms and pointed out instrumentals Thank you ❤

[@afizzuraida6116]

Finally, this song 😭😭 my fav songgggg

[@tagaynanaman4440]

IU all the way, no matter what, even if i write this in broken english, i still support you, IU U I will always support

[@ezzatizetty07]

Thank you so much for the informative and entertaining video! I can't wait till you showed AKMU's new song to your friends, Umu. Especially NAKKA which featured with IU. I really enjoy Umu's reaction to it.

[@Mpf-20j]

I love this song so much

[@sofiavillarreal8542]

I can’t explain how much I love this song it’s so pretty

[@kimharry4724]

I have to say that this song is so beautiful

[@sasa-yl3di]

Finally!!!!!! I was waiting for this!!! This song is a perfection and knew you would like it!’n

[@anisnidya833]

FINALLY!! Thank you guys for reacting to this song.

[@rebeccaroma9423]

I've been waiting for this reaction!! 😍

[@Mellaismaifatul]

Yes… thankyou for React IU Song Again 🥰

[@KpopxDalia]

IU never disappoints! I really like this song a lot! 💜

[@darkmagetamayo22]

Appreciated the song so much more after watching this. KUDOS!

[@salmahfadil5202]

Lilac was beautiful flower-ry feeling song ever!!!!!!!!

[@KyleS3m3noff]

It's pretty cute that you dropped this on, for us here in this part of the world, the first day of Spring.

[@abhishreeiyengar5677]

Hey Kpop fans!! There's a new group among us called Minimani who have just debuted a couple weeks ago. Their song "Stop" is such a bop. It's very retro and nostalgic style. Their Chorus is so catchy. I think u will all love them. Please help support them. They're seriously underrated. Lot's of love ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jinko3583]

she put something in this song its so good

[@nerdsonwheels175]

iu’s voice is very whimsical and fairy-like

[@kerronwalker1589]

I love this song, this song and apinks dumdurum are very very dance songs but also very light and not to heavy tbh which is quite nice sometimes, I love this song. ❤️

[@thaigei3538]

Her learning the dance while he’s talking is sending me lmaoooo

[@happymallows7232]

what a beautiful beautiful reaction and analysis!!!

[@llyunnz]

OH MY GOD I LUV IT !