Classical & Jazz Musicians React: NCT 127 'Punch'

For the 52nd reaction video of Season 5 of this series, classical & jazz musicians react to NCT 127's 'Punch' MV! 🙏
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[@_blahnanas]

"there's so many men" lmfao show her resonance 😭😭😭

[@tresespada3]

Lol 😂

[@santiamalia1145]

🤣😁🤣😁🤣

[@yehet8725]

She made a note on that in the video actually HH

[@user-qg5yx9ez6n]

LOL 😂😂😂😭😭😭😭

[@gabriellamahotra3776]

UPPPP!!

[@audreydickinson8083]

NCT 127's Punch aka collective nctzen memory loss

[@pebble8978]

LOL

[@nuraliya3435]

For real. When it was released, no matter how many times I listen to it, I still couldn't remember the tune

[@jibulouzimajokerrr4236]

For real thought i had to repeat if like 5 times to remember💀

[@jibulouzimajokerrr4236]

And i still sometimes forget it until now😭

[@ra7il4728]

omg right! i remember i heard it and then i was like i didn’t remember ANYTHING about the song, but all i remember was that it was good

[@dadru]

NCT is a whole genre in kpop itself

[@Nctzen12772]

Definitely

[@prishawaikar9777]

the way i will NEVER forget punch just because of the amount of yuta fancams i've seen

[@violetjade64]

SO true

[@jenosleftshoulder]

right

[@deehernandez501]

Yesss

[@reddfrwsita]

I still remember how everyone freaked out because apparently they listened to the song and completely forgot it once it was done lmao

[@jasmine_soo8839]

exactly!!!

[@outroego9732]

LMAO YES THAT WAS MEEEE

[@raisha99]

Literally only remembered "ayyy we ballin" on first listen

[@lewlavabra6811]

LISTEN. IT WAS HORRIBLE. i knew i loved this song but i couldn't for the life of me remember the beat or the melody. my braincells simply couldn't do it. took me a solid week of on-loop listening to finally get the hang of it. the composition was so weird it felt like sm had cursed that song to make us forget it so that we'd have to come back and watch the video again&again and give them more views x'D

[@caramelmacchiato3507]

MOOD

[@anonymousanthropoid]

This song has one of the coolest intros ever

[@143szns]

I was and I'm still obsessed with it 😭

[@cherine1892]

I love the song itself but I always go back just to listen to the intro

[@dae-nnylusuhh2039]

I blast it while driving..❤️❤️

[@kwangyagal]

right!

[@c_o_r_i]

Undertale vibes lol

[@chikihc]

"so much is happening right now" and "ugh this harmony" is basically why i love nct music lololol

[@sandycakes5650]

me too

[@wen0315]

we have nctzens forgetting what punch sounded like and then we have reacttothek decomposing the song in one listen

[@dae-nnylusuhh2039]

I am still obsessed with this song....IDK why nctzens don't like it. So happy that they reacted to it .

[@MelMoui]

It's because there is a lot going on in this song. When you spend years analyzing music you get the hang of it.

[@sophiaachou]

@@MelMoui that was my favourite part about the song tbh, the fact that it never got boring or repetitive meant i enjoyed every listenn

[@MelMoui]

@@sophiaachou Me too ! That song slaps everytime !

[@harisnz0204]

punch was a cultural reset. so many people missed out on punch 😭

[@_mys]

no they just forgot it right after they heard it lmao

[@katehowells863]

Lol I just went to like your comment but it’s exactly on 127 so decided not to 😂

[@143szns]

exactly 😭 one of their best comebacks imo

[@johannacasas1412]

They got knocked and forgot about it

[@tyrannosaurus6328]

i mean its good but not what im gonna listen everyday. It is reasonable for being a title track but definitely not a jam.

[@jaybear3405]

It took me a whole week to remember how this song went

[@Itsimaziing]

I still don’t remember 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️ I think the only part that comes to mind is something like “heeeey we ballin we fly together “I think it’s something like that ?

[@joyce2995]

Same. That goes to many NCT songs which is actually what makes their songs “good” in my personal view.

[@ra7il4728]

sometimes i still forget💀

[@noeker9753]

i remember how nctzen were freaking out on twitter bc nobody was able to remember how the song sounds 😂 this day was iconic for this mess!

[@august_shin2618]

😁💚

[@nurizzatirasyidah3664]

what dyou mean by nobody remembered im a babyzen sowy

[@noeker9753]

@@nurizzatirasyidah3664 the day the song got released, nobody was able to remember the melody once the song was over, we were all listening to it on replay to try to remember the whole song! Punch gave us a collective loss of memory

[@yowo6105]

@@nurizzatirasyidah3664 it was first released during the online concert, there were so many other thing going on and hearing punch suddenly together with the performance we just all forgot 😅😅

[@thewatermelontensmashed1205]

i probably broke the replay button when it was premiered because i sincerely could not remember anything except for the HA HA HA

[@babycheetahmark]

i never understood why people hated this song so much this was such a HIT for me🤌🏻 i feel like this song really brought that NEO-ness of them🧎🏻‍♀️

[@chuuri]

nct always pushes it with their experimentation - those who can appreciate it are truly the privileged ones tbh ✊

[@thaigei3538]

Is definitely one of NCT‘s most delicious songs

[@saskya8391]

Yess,this is hot hot hot

[@rituh]

I absolutely LOVE this song

[@mikael.diy.]

They didn't like it at first since when you listened to it in the beginning it sounds off and you forget about the song after listening to it.

[@sensasian9689]

First “Kick it”...then “Punch”... *NCT127 has more action than a Hollywood blockbuster!*

[@nthapa2640]

Literally nct Hollywood please sm we don't need it

[@animegirl1414_random]

headbutt and neckslice is next

[@angieje]

@@animegirl1414_random I thought of bm when u said neck slice

[@julianeubert13]

i hope more people realize how freaking good this song is😭

[@thaigei3538]

Punch is one of the most underrated most beautiful works of art from NCT that I’ve ever heard it is so damn delectable it shouldn’t be allowed.

[@nex3574]

punch is such an amazing song, it showcases what nct 127 does and means so well, the pushing boundaries and innovating that makes them such a special group.

[@rituh]

Exactly

[@peeandvinegar]

This song is very unique. I would agree that it pushes the boundaries even for Kpops standards. I really didn’t vibe with it the first few times, and now I love it!!! I appreciate the fact that it feels like 4 songs in one and all the subtle things happening within the production. It’s dope. That’s really the best word for it lol

[@madeleinearcher999]

Punch is one of my top 3 nct 127 title tracks and thats saying something. I love it more and more each time I listen to it, and for me had a better longevity than kick it. It's just so interesting and satisfying to listen to

[@143szns]

omg finally someone that appreciates punch as much as me

[@bagel5056]

I love seeing fellow Punch enthusiasts 😌👌

[@jaeminlover3000]

literally it’s in my top 3 too, it’s one of their best honestly

[@christiancapuyan7570]

Same. My other top title tracks are Cherry Bomb and Superhuman.

[@rituh]

Same I LOVE punch, it's such a cool song

[@dancingheart6224]

As a music student and an nctzen, I nearly cried hearing all these musicians talk about this song in a way that is so relatable to what I was thinking when I heard it. Especially because haters like to say that NCT makes "noisy" music with a bunch of random noises in it, but that's literally how genres like classical music sound. Classical music is praised and it is not only good to listen to for growing brain cells (aka getting smarter), but it is also considered to be innovative and one of the foundations of music, so what NCT does with their complex music is just as stimulating and exciting, but with a modern twist, if you ask me.

[@120veravivawindya2]

"NCT is so good at harmony"

[@anonymousanthropoid]

The music paired with the choreography at 4:36 is *everything*

[@peachejung8285]

Nct is revolutionary.

[@YurMomLarkin_06]

The note about showing her Resonance, it would probably be really fun to have them all react to it. Kinda like how with Minster and Infinity by SuperM, you should tell them it’s different songs put together afterwards. It’d be so fun to see all their reactions to the song and the amount of members.

[@ailem2707]

Raffi automatically becoming a robot with the intro >>>>

[@bethanyfox4071]

I legit came here IMMEDIATELY 😂😊❤️

[@bethanyfox4071]

And, IS THAT A TWIZZLER?😂 1:26

[@ReacttotheK]

I introduced Jason to red vines during this film session 😏

[@bethanyfox4071]

@@ReacttotheK Omg 😂

[@eeriedoppos1443]

I don't get why y'all don't remember punch, I haven't even listened to the song for like six months but I still remember how the song goes lmao

[@syrupbearzzz]

sameee

[@leahx827]

Nah we remember it now, it was after it was played at the beyond live that none of us remembered lmao

[@sunfvalley]

i honestly only say that i forgot the song to join my moots, yes i am a sheep 🧍‍♀️

[@syrupbearzzz]

@@leahx827 oohh i see

[@yuna494]

same, I remember Punch by first listen only.

[@user-bm2it6ns3g]

the day NCT becomes predictable is the day I’m leaving this fandom lol

[@dorcaskatanga665]

lol i second that! though it would be hard lol am just waiting for more comebacks in coming months from the units

[@nhunguyen0203]

Just 127, Dream really disappointed me with Hot Sauce. SM won’t let them grow even they have become a fixed unit :((

[@jillainnefaitharias8573]

@@nhunguyen0203 hey just curious if u still feel it’s a lacking song after a few weeks. I think all nctzens hate some songs to a degreee in the beginning. Just testing my theory

[@Herculerepin]

@@nhunguyen0203 But the sound Dream going for has been always different from 127. Their songs were always more public friendly and poppy. The "Neoness" we're talking about here is just 127. Even WavV doesn't have this experimental and unpredictable 127 sound.

[@cherryblossom1267]

@@nhunguyen0203 every unit of nct has different genres. Hot sauce or nct dream in general has different genres from 127 and that applies the same for wayv. Even nct u has different genre and concept. So I can see what sm is doing. Sm loves to experiment so it's quite predictable. Not everyone will like the same genre ofc but so far dreamies songs are more public friendly imo. Sorry for my English.

[@Storm317]

I knew I was about to be educated cause this song has so much going on in just the first minute alone

[@honeyade]

PUNCH was soooo ahead of it's time, that song was revolutionary

[@heyitssummer6985]

When you think that it was shocking but then you have Make a wish, Resonance, Hot sause by nct and Next level by aespa😂

[@R4kuna]

And then taemin released Advice before leaving for the military

[@hesti-chii3773]

@@R4kuna military AGAIN?? What s that mean?

[@danna4760]

@@hesti-chii3773 SHINee's Onew, Key and Minho came back but taemin hasn't gone yet, and is going on the 31st of May. We're gonna miss our maknae Taem

[@rujula6949]

Maw doesn't have much going on production wise

[@sian2117]

Omg please show them NCT “Make a Wish” and/or “90’s Love”!!!!

[@amalaperi8513]

check their release schedule. They're reacting to make a wish!

[@terbiumboii]

@@amalaperi8513 where to find it?

[@cottonclouds]

remember when half the fandom heard punch on the beyond live before it was released and then we all got collective amnesia because the song is built so different 😭

[@lewlavabra6811]

i remember listening to this song on my way to work during the first wave of covid last year (i'm a doc) and found it both motivating and somehow heartwarming during times like these...

[@christiancapuyan7570]

Despite how many months I've been listening to Punch, everytime I played it it still sounds very fresh to me. My ears and my mind still haven't grasped every little detail of this song. This was an underrated masterpiece.

[@fromisgunner]

This song is on my massive workout playlist. The chorus and the final third of the song gets me all hyped up.

[@ntsoakimotapanyane5689]

Me too!

[@ayahhh.00]

i literally love this song so much so sad that many people didn’t like it comes to show many ppl have no taste 😩

[@sweetbutpsycho3634]

PUNCH is my biggest flex as nctzen

[@pauljack2267]

this is one of my favorite songs and yeah, I needed them to realise something like this again and then they dropped Ay- Yo, my JAM. Now I need more. Also my worlds are colliding in this video because of the mention of Tigran Hamasyan omg please.... I need NCT to experiment more.... I need it, give it to me nowwww

[@pansykiddclo]

when leon makes that stink face ( like @ 2:56 ) you know a song's a hit

[@najuary688]

5th year?? already? gosh im so so so proud of you umu!!! this channel has got to be one of the most successful outcome of you being a kpop fan! thank you for having creating this channel and i appreciate your passion in making this channel work. also, thank you for educating us with how musically fascinating kpop songs can be

[@rebecabeza]

Haechan-Taeil-Doyoung bridge is heavenly

[@jaeminlover3000]

idc what anyone says, i believe punch is such an underrated nct title track. it’s SO GOOD and there’s so many things going on in it but nctzens paid it dust 😔

[@MRosezhahira]

nonfans thinks this is nct’s noisiest and loudest song when it literally isn’t i agree so muchh they really only listen to the intro but the rest of the song is so chill compared to others

[@brieebruh9383]

"that's so nasty in such a good way" yes, absolutely yes

[@lilithy7932]

I will never forgive nctzens for not appreciating this freaking banger..

[@marah9466]

Punch is that track that got me into nct! It grew so much into me after the first listen, and still my ultimate favorite nct 127 title track

[@promisereh]

we all love punch and umu’s editing 💗💗💗

[@imyjn8626]

antis: "noise music" "super mario music" musicians: amazing, great, never before seen, sick, cool, THE HARMONIES??!!#!"

[@shintasiahaan9419]

“Definitely pushing the boundaries” hell yesssss

[@rocacore]

i feel so dumb bc i _never_ noticed there was a piano!! ahhh tbh this felt like hearing the song for the first time but with friends that actually know music and not just a brainrot of a fan (that would be me)

[@TabooTalz]

I haven't heard Punch in a couple of months and forgot how good it was

[@leearia3744]

NCT as a whole is whole new genre

[@yejilee7668]

Punch is the best song that sm released last year. INDEED.

[@sofias6324]

2:59 Umu screaming "PIANOOO" suddenly popped in my head

[@yatogami725]

i rlly liked punch 😭

[@YS-eu4ne]

Same 😭

[@hanni.247]

i clicked on this way too fast

[@Lia-nk9wm]

Your NCT reactions are the best! Glad you could listen to the legendary Punch and liked it so much ^^ I'm not sure if you're aware but Taeyong has started to release his own solo stuff on Sound Cloud. Would that be something you'd be interested in reviewing? I'm curious what someone musically trained would think. ^^

[@_onyourmarklee]

음악을 전공하면 엔시티 노래의 음악성을 제대로 느낄 수 있겠지...난 그냥 들으면 좋은 느낌인데ㅠㅠ

[@katiechen4324]

I haven’t even watched the video but I already know how much chaos there’s gonna be in here

[@johnsoo3981]

Punch is top-tier. One of my favourite NCT title tracks

[@fullczennie5080]

yk i came back to this bc i am bored and i am once again OBSESSED w punch. punch, queen, don't listen to those who don't like you u're the BEST OF ALL

[@newjunies]

definitely one of the best nct song as a whole, and it's my second or third favorite nct 127 song

[@jonginisholy]

Please Henry freaking out cause he already knew this song and was so excited to see Charlotte's reaction is such a mood.

[@kyeomchachiii]

I don't know about everyone else, but the moment I heard this song in one of nct's content-- I liked it immediately.

[@d1a2r3k4]

I love it whenever this channel reacts to NCT. There's just so much to unpack and I need your guidance 💕

[@vickyyuta]

As an opera singer I also found the commons with you guys !! It just so great to watch how you guys analyze every videos and also music arrangement etc,it could learn a lot as well! PS: I'm also a NCT fan😎

[@rileyonthatbeat3047]

When *Ju Young* asked, *"why so many men?"* *NCT RESONANCE: "have you met me?"* But I remember when *"Punch" MV* came out and most people didn't like it and I was like y'all need to check y'all ears cause obviously y'all have hearing problems

[@sophiavastra74389]

This is one of my favourite NCT songs😭, so underrated!!

[@potato5343]

your react vids really makes me appreciate the songs more... your interpretations are so cool

[@dtc6813]

Appreciating this song a little more. So many descriptors make this reaction FUN!

[@liztoris3094]

I wish they would react to Taemin's Advice I feel that they will be fascinated with the melody

[@femaledancer1]

I still watch this MV almost everyday simply because I love this song. Yeah, we ballin!!

[@saydtudo]

Can you consider reacting to 'Monroe' by Taeyong and Baekhyun? And also the other songs on his Soundcloud as well? :D

[@ariandra1403]

NCT is good in harmony Remind me of them always harmonizing out of nowhere

[@PaperDoll127]

I love NCT harmonies. I love it when people who understand music like their music. Thank you.

[@maliahpeters5690]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE!!! TURN IT UP!!!

[@Lili-df7mb]

Slow songs they for skinny hoes✨ Sorry I was tempted😂😩

[@otroatardecer]

YES MA'AM

[@melvinmino7273]

People were missed Punch, its such a bop, when first time it drop I was getting goosebump bcause of the melody was very popping

[@r0seguard7]

I love that song so much, it has such a unique vibe !! All your comments were very interesting + the editing was funny ^^

[@suhrealist]

omg thank you for reacting to this song and reminding me how good it is 😌

[@pilarrrr_]

this is still one of my favorite comebacks by them, a true nct song

[@MaeveLouise]

with that being said, i honestly cannot wait to see the reaction for aespa's next level because there's a lot going on in that song

[@shou_191]

The fact that I waited one year for this reaction 😩 it did not disappoint

[@zehrasonmez7041]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS FOR MONTHS THANK YOU

[@jischw6977]

i’ve been watching your videos since 2017,, times flies,, this channel keeps a special place in my heart ♥️

[@mateuslevi8700]

Editing was sososo good in this video!! I'm happy that this channel has hit 5 years already - congrats Umu!!

[@rowingoarsatnight3735]

one of my fav NCT songs, I think it showcases that "neo-culture" aspect really well

[@jnkjungdy9052]

I've been waiting for this coz i know i will be learning a lot and I love how this was posted a day after Punch anniversary

[@jims523]

I've been waiting for this. Tq @ReacttotheK 😍

[@moonthelisa]

NCT always performs super unique songs and I love it!! It's so good to notice different stuff and all the nuances...I'm not a musician at all but I just love it!! And being a nctzen this type of videos makes me so proud and thankful

[@ventisapples7452]

OMG IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS IT'S LITERALLY 6AM AND I HAVENT SLEPT YET BUT ASJDHSJJDJD THE NOTIF POPPED UP IM SO ENERGIZED NOW

[@s.l.c.543]

punch the song that gave everyone memory loss but also gave them a memory of having memory loss Balance restored

[@february127]

in my opinion punch was so underrated like bruh this song is my jammmm 😭🤟🏼

[@thaigei3538]

Before this video even starts I want you know that I’ve been waiting on this for a very long time this is the song that turn me into an nctzen 💚

[@nicolelopez2698]

Hiii🤗 congrats to your 5th anniversary 🥳 I'm a nctzen and I looooove punch, it's a musical masterpiece 😍 so thank you for your reaction🥰 they are always so analytic and you notice all the interesting stuff😳👌🏼

[@nataliah3243]

The editing is gold

[@ksw961]

OMG FINALLY!!! ive been waiting for them to react to punch since the day u reacted to it

[@user-fo1ni8wz7f]

Love Punch so much, NCT sound in general, they are bringing sexy back to the electronic

[@nairatmasakya7486]

I had been waiting for this reaction since the song released. The song just gets better and better after every listen.

[@KittyPikaChu]

I BEEN WAITIN FOR THIS ONE

[@lovec1609]

I like seeing Punch appreciation, thank you!

[@stigmaomelas1064]

Me when I heard Punch for the first time : WTF is this ? Me now : I'm OBSESSED with this song, one of my favourite kpop songs of all time. We need more stuff like this, I'm craving ….