Classical & Jazz Musicians React: RM feat. Little Simz 'Domodachi'

[@ReacttotheK]

HELLO ARMY! Is it just us, or is RM"s Right Place, Wrong Person album the *lead* contender for album of the year from 2024?! RM's artistry absolutely blew our minds. We did film a full album review for the album if you haven't watched already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2bKpKqNYsyGb5Isi=Thcb6Oni6GpMsQ9N What's your fav song off the album?? 🖥Our contract editor position application is back up! We’re looking for an experienced editor with high levels of knowledge in both pop music production & classical/jazz theory to join our team. Click on the following link for more info + for how to apply: forms.gle/q9MYpHF2YqCgcgC38 ❤Craving more ReacttotheK x BTS content? Watch the UNCUT versions of our BTS reactions along with 1,000+ other exclusive videos on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/reacttothek 🔍Want to know what other reactions we have filmed? Reaction Release Schedule + full list of all our Patreon-exclusive videos: docs.google.com/document/d/1uvf-u1EJVB-hmB3IU0P6M-obdMNu11fo_aUIf6dur70/edit?usp=sharing.

[@Yundapreasnawati2029]

Yes hello too and thank you for your reaction to BTS. I really like BTS because their songs have deep meaning. Their songs make me feel calm and peaceful. thank you very much for your reaction to bts 😊

[@Yundapreasnawati2029]

Oh yeah, I want to tell you, please react to the BTS song (Mic Drop Steve Aoki Remix) please 🙏😊

[@goeienacht]

It was album of the year for me, easily. Even after the year ended on a high note music wise with a lot of my favorite artists, RM’s still was at the top for me.

[@teumarge]

TWS Last Festival next pleaseeee

[@MsKaz1000]

Not just you

[@AverageB-side]

Watching people realize the ARTISTRY of the members of BTS is always so satisfying. Oftentimes it feels like just ARMY listening to what they are actually saying and trying to do and everyone else going “ok sure. BTS.” They make thoughtful music. They care about music. Yes, they are beautiful and can dance well and often make fun things to cheer us up or to dance do… but they also make art.

[@moonchild2411]

"Artistry of Namjoon" Yup, that's it

[@Bang...9900]

@@moonchild2411 All of them... not "thats it"

[@moonchild2411]

@Bang...9900 like who else?

[@shine-ow3kq]

"It is so unsettling" "it was so eerie".........the fact that RM himself said that he WANTED people to feel unsettled.....make it soooooo satisfying!!!❤

[@el-dawn]

People freaking out and appreciating Namjoon’s artisty adds a whole century to my life, I swearrrrrr

[@seulgyu.jongseong]

The commentary on RM's understanding of the artform of rap is just perfect. I couldn't have said it better. He summed up everything so perfectly. I love when people are exposed to explore RM/BTS' musicality, artistry esp musicians, artists because it gives both parties (them and us, ARMYs) a different perspective to the music that we might have not noticed before. Also 10:33 represents us. I totally get him. President Legend RM😁

[@goeienacht]

Finally an album from the popular kpop space that makes sense for classical/jazz lovers to analyze. This was the best album of 2024. Lyrically, musicality-wise, instrumentally…

[@shockofthenew]

I'm so excited to see more music-lovers get into Right Place Wrong Person! Even if I wasn't a fan it would still be my album of the year for 2024, it's such an experience when listened to all the way through. I'm not sure what musical directions BTS will take in the next 10 years, but RM keeps saying this 'chapter 2' era of exploration and freedom is going to inspire them going forward, so I'm excited. It also strikes me that people are SO surprised to hear alternative music, or real hip hop, or explicit lyrics associated with BTS, saying they've never heard anything remotely like this from them, they thought people were exaggerating when calling BTS "artists of a generation" etc... it shows me a lot of people probably only know them from their more popular songs, and haven't gone through the full discography yet. RPWP is unarguably the most musically experimental work a BTS member has made so far, but as a long-time fan I didn't find it an unexpected diversion at all. I was pleasantly surprised on first listen (like "yes! He really went there!") but not completely shocked. I really hope more people re-evaluate the full BTS discography (including solo work) over time, there are so many absolute gems in there. Good quality translations are also a must, their lyrics are fantastic!

[@inner3dx]

the way yall can do a long a$$ reaction to every track on RPWP, that's how much of an artist this man is. i knew he was talented but this album is his peak artistry. i'm impressed with him even after a decade being his fan. epic, legendary. can't move on from this album after months have passed.

[@CelestialBaecon1997]

You guys gotta react to RM song All Around The World in A Day....

[@piedpluto]

i was looking for this comment to like it bc YES

[@Ana-pb6oc]

yes please!!!

[@shine-ow3kq]

RPWP is one of the most critically acclaimed album worldwide in 2024...IT IS THE MOST CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ALBUM BY A KOREAN ARTIST EVER SURPASSING HIS OWN GROUP!!!😂 I loved the reaction and dive! Rm is literally one of the most risk-taking, experimental aritist i have ever seen!! HIS MUSIC VIDEOS ATTRACTED A LOT OF ATTENTION TOO BAGGING THE AWARDS FOR CINEMATOGRAPHY ALL OVER THE WORLD!

[@mae__]

22:44 yeah... bts' latest projects don't have much to do with kpop, already since the beginning tbh but they are really exploring every horizons rn which I love how they are eager taking even more risks projects after projects

[@machinelearner108]

not to sound bitter but if this album was made by a western artist it would easily have won so many accolades and made a cultural impact. oh well, we can keep the treasure to ourselves I suppose.

[@Xo_xo21]

You’re so right but for the Korean music award shows this album deserved better. It’s drives me crazy

[@machinelearner108]

@@Xo_xo21 Unfortunately much of the criteria for these shows seem to be charting on Melon and streams. There are other great albums too which miss out in K-award shows because they're overshadowed by popular ones...

[@lightningdoughnut4880]

I saw someone put Domodachi on their "worst kpop song of 2024" list and I genuinely got heated. Some ppl can't wrap their minds around more unique and musically complex tracks, but I think this album was by far my favorite k-artist's from 2024. I'm glad to see people (esp musicians) appreciate how great it is and break down why!

[@inner3dx]

i don't mean to hate, but k-pop fans are usually comercial sl4ves. at least the new ones. they know about the formula kpop groups follow so they expect everyone in the industry to do the same. everything out of their range of music style is terrible. so shallow. but oh well! the specialized critics are there for a reason, no validation from them needed 🫦

[@menohero_menovillian]

I’m fine with this being “the worst kpop song of 2024”. This has NOTHING to do with kpop. The farther the association the better

[@lightningdoughnut4880]

@@menohero_menovillian I mean, RM is a kpop idol and BTS is a kpop group. He’s a part of the industry like it or not. (You can be a talented artist and also be a kpop idol, obv)

[@MidnightEkaki]

​@lightningdoughnut4880 yes but this album and most of RM's music isnt pop or kpop. Not everything a member of BTS does has to do with BTS as a group.

[@angelicar2901]

I would like to know what this person's best k-pop song was. That would explain it all.

[@I_Call_You_Moonchild]

Listening to this album, and to an extent Indigo as well, feels like walking through an art museum, engaging my mind in so many ways, provoking feelings, thoughts, and reactions that, while not always comfortable, are beneficial and welcome.

[@leah_chery8]

finally people who understand how peak this song is! every time I watch people reacting to Domodachi they just don’t get how alternative and original it is, so most end up thinking it’s too strange to listen to. Rm is on one the most versatile artist who isn’t afraid to experiment w his music. that alone makes him so unique which I love about him. Awesome reactions 💜

[@rdmname]

as a german i got another perpective of the mv. germany was split into 2 countries until 1989 and korea still is. a lot of scenes remind me of families and friends who got separated, some crawling through tunnels that went underneath the border ( the concrete pipe in the mv), the presence of police/military, closing off train tracks and the eye that can be seen inside the rubble, referring to the " Stasi", the huge spy network in the former gdr.

[@seaaa-1306]

The whole album is a masterpiece

[@loursfloral5409]

RM and his team are amazing, his solo music is so him, curious, beautiful, smart and authentic.

[@tifaa1313]

those guys always have the best reactions, I learn so much about music I heard so much and thought I understood perfectly, and I'm even learning about music in general with those definitions popping up (btw, the editing is on point!) I'm such in awe of their brains

[@r17-f6b]

Loved your insight on this track. Honestly, I’m so happy about the love this channel has given to his album.

[@monica7998]

This is an example why his 'Right Place, Wrong Person' album made so many 2024 best album lists. Solo BTS projects have been amazing. Can't wait for the 2025 reunion music.... Btw, did anyone else go back and notice the drummer and drum set next to the road at the beginning that the boys drove by. I know we saw the saxophonist; are there anymore hidden musicians?

[@namjoonluver97]

omg I’ve been waiting for this one

[@SBtsyugam]

I love love love their inputs and reaction on RM and his artistry. Thank you for this. Personally, I'm an "Around the world in a day" enthusiast ✨🌎

[@natashambulo3510]

Me too

[@laurenm.6320]

I play this in my car every day 😂 I love it SO much

[@jennae7903]

The whole RPWP album is a masterpiece I will never get sick of hearing about it and watching people react to it, especially here where you can explain musically why it sounds so interesting

[@dinarahmadhany9314]

I really like how much this song can be discussed from the instrumental, lyric, arrangement with professional people because its creative artistry like no other common kpop song

[@el-dawn]

Honestly really love and appreciate all the input and different opinions about the song. Especially since it's coming from someone with music background. Very insightful and interesting!

[@Launibu]

This song is so good. Glad they liked it. It's one of my favorites from his album.

[@Jiminuitivo]

RM's "Right Place, Wrong Person" has garnered widespread recognition, including: • Best Album of the Year (Non-K-pop): 18 lists • Best K-pop Album of the Year: 13 lists • Song of the Year: 9 lists • Best Music Video: 16 lists - With an impressive AOTY critic score of 90, Forbes crowned it the Most Acclaimed K-pop Album of 2024. It has also been featured on "Best Albums of 2024" lists by prominent publications, including Billboard, Rolling Stone, AP, NME, HYPEBEAST, and Genius.

[@yayakibo1062]

Honestly this album is the most legit solo album from bts members for now imo. Like the feel uggghh from song to song just have a soul. ANYWAY SAFFION'S SHIRT HELLLOOO? LOVE IT

[@piedpluto]

20:30 oh my god i need domodachi live so effing bad

[@HailToTheMeep]

I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE FINALLY LISTENING TO THIS BECAUSE I KNEW ALL OF YOU WILL LOVE IT ❤ Edit: I LOVE all of your analysis. Especially that sense of distance. When saying we are friends but maybe we aren’t. So who are the real friends. The anger analysis feels so on point to me. I wasn’t able to articulate it as well but that take is brilliant!

[@menohero_menovillian]

The whole album is a work of art! From the title, to the concept, to how each song adds to the theme and makes you feel unsettled at first; because you’re in the wrong place, to finding resolve and finding calm. The instrumentations, the switches, the transitions, the lyrics…🤯 This album is definitely a masterpiece and deserves much more recognition. Too bad RM was not here to promote it when it dropped. I really hope it draws in more serious music lovers to the BTS universe and start to see RM and BtS as the artists they are and not “just another poppy boyband”. They are the biggest group in the world for a reason. Not just because they “look hot”. This album was experimental. Makes me super intrigued to see what type of album RM will do next. And the next one he’ll be here to promote it. I hope he will get the flowers he deserves. This album received critical acclaim from many publishings, but not enuff support from the fandom or general public

[@Umla80]

the whole album is amazing... its not necessarly an "easy listen" but its artsy and brave and creative (an album for music lovers/nerds imo)... I love that RM did this and just went for it, makes me even more excited for when they come back together what BTS 2.0 will sound like with all these solid solo projects. 💜

[@erfammoo]

RM 🔥🔥🔥

[@down-kg8mt]

6:44 this guy is saying EXACTLY what im thinking!!

[@loredell]

He know his shit indeed, loved him too

[@archieveforelsa]

IM UNHINGED THE MOMENT I SEE RPWP I LOVE IT

[@saugatl5244]

I need their reactions to other songs from RPWP🙏

[@dilemmacave3]

Yay so glad you brought this song to the main channel! I loved the album review you had a few months ago (join their patreon, everyone), it’s so cool to hear musicians’ thoughts on this album.

[@Lucy613]

Yayyyy I can’t wait for yall reaction to the whole album ❤

[@yellowinthewind]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG OF THE ALBUM OMG YHANK YOU THANK YOU THA K YOU!!!!!!!

[@yellowinthewind]

YEA ITS DAUNTING AND OMINOUS I LOVE IT HERE

[@jenniferrassart3054]

The whole album is a masterpiece. If I could suggest another song to check out it would be 'Around the world in a day' with Moses Sumney...

[@mae__]

Such on point and thought provoking commentaries

[@kaonasha]

YASH FINALLY MY FAV SONG FROM THIS ALBUM

[@mochammadrizaldy1205]

me too

[@juliasz.1017]

PEEAAAK!! love this entier album, Id give anything for you guys to react to the other songs!

[@xenonista]

This track is my favourite on the album. Even though there's no bass clarinet credited, i can't believe that intro instrument is anything else but that.....listen to the air in those notes.... total bass clarinet.

[@dani.ot7]

watching nonarmys appreciate bangtan’s musicality is so satisfying 💜

[@freyaschenberg1225]

this album would absolutely be nominated for a grammy if it was made by a western artist. the artistry, musicality, lyricism and the album as an entity is pure magic

[@aiyahtaya]

sean and umu’s colour coordination UGH love 💙💙

[@ilyatfi]

thank you for doing RPWP!🥰

[@smokesprite7]

Nothing heals me the way RM getting his flowers heals me, he deserves so much more appreciation for his artistry and skill (all the boys do, they are always put into a category that I feel doesn’t do them justice) like they ARE kpop but they are musicians before that, they know their stuff and they have so much to show and so much to offer, you only need to give them a chance 🥲

[@clxrea]

I know you guys already did a podcast on the whole album, but I *NEED* a C&JM reaction *per song*! This album is just soooo aksdjfhaksdf

[@Pu__a]

The album transcends from the mainstream music. Which is also something RM doesn’t like - the surface level digital trendsetters he refers in Around the world in a day. The uneasiness that everyone is referring with the music is literally what the album is about RIGHT PLACE, WRONG PERSON. 10:33 is so REAL. Props to the team RM as well they encouraged him get out of the regular and change it up.

[@samanthamay9779]

Can I get so emotional seeing the appreciation for RM's artistry 💜

[@rinintan9395]

Domodachi instrumental is enough to made me love this song 😍👌🏼

[@abradenise0310]

When I first heard this song I immediately said it must be nominated for a Grammy. And if not, why not? The voters would need to explain themselves.

[@honii_0045]

This entire album just had my heart!!

[@meimeifeng-of3qm]

Bro finallly!!!!!! I’ve been waiting for this❤️✨

[@commayours]

so thankful to umu for putting me onto this song when she put it in her top 24 for 2024 playlist!

[@dayshawna]

7:12 bro is spitting

[@charlottemeyer7155]

The whole album is a masterpiece

[@mane6962]

That album is must listen! Listen from top to the bottom!

[@Sara-tu4hs]

Kim Namjoon is an amazing artist, Right Place Wrong Person is an masterpiece.

[@HailToTheMeep]

BTS has a complex relationship with kpop FROM THE START, mainly because their main song writers are ALL rappers with heavy hip hop backgrounds. To me, they were NEVER KPOP musically. They went through the kpop training system. And had to survive the kpop industry. But that’s the extent of their kpop association. As an outsider to kpop this is how I feel.

[@tifaa1313]

I get your pov, but I think it may be born, partly at least, from bias against kpop. If BTS wanted to distance themselves from kpop, they 100% could by now, it would actually help their career, but they said multiple times, in multiple ways (song lyrics, interviews, docs) that this was never the plan. Kpop is as much their root as rap is, they respect it just as equally. Their goal is not to get out of it, it's to expand it further from what it is, it's actually exactly what rm said about rpwp when asked if it's kpop, they want to prove to people that kpop can be real art, and is not an unique music genre. They are proud of it.

[@tedda14]

I would love to see them listen to the album straight thru to take the sonic journey that RPWP is. the first time I listened to it I just laid in bed and listened and I was shot straight to space its an insanely good album ugghhhhh I love RM

[@fandapi8104]

Your reaction to Domodachi is so satisfying!!! RM is a genius!!! Hopefully you can react to the whole album!! Borahae!

[@Pu__a]

I hope Joon and team RM finds this video

[@1jinstan925]

omg domodachi is one of my favs in the album!!

[@ninlee9033]

даааа! как я рада слышать такое продолжительное обсуждение этой потрясающей песни! спасибо огромное!!

[@Kookliet_and_jimeo]

i feel only true music lover would underestand his artistry , he might not make main stream music but his music is hight quality

[@brayonne1755]

I desperately need you guys to do his Around the World! Love getting your take, thanks for all you do. 🙏💜

[@Pu__a]

But you’ll didn’t catch the end. He turns around and goes back! Because in the bullshit he found a real friend who uplifted him and was there for him helping him out. And he just felt distant from his previous friend because he didn’t go through the same thing he went and there is a disconnect. The disconnect and discomfort is also portrayed through the music.

[@zee_silivalleygirl]

MINNA TOMODACHI KOKO DE~ ODORIMASHOU~ AAhhh this album 😩

[@onesliceofbanana]

I need them to react to the entire RPWP tracks🙏🙏🙏

[@myy93]

around de world in a day by rm ft moses sumney PLSSSSSS

[@darkvalkyrie7]

Is this him? I kinda love him Same my dude same

[@zee_silivalleygirl]

The editor throwing in koya everywhere i can't 😭

[@mariavalentin5263]

yeiiiii!! loved the reaction/review!

[@SANKY18011]

iam too dumb for rm music.....but rm is defenitely superior.

[@pampxmpam]

taking this chance to ask for a balming tiger reaction. a lot of their stuff is produced by bj wnjn (read as: bee-jay-won-jean. btw he also does the eerie chorus in this track), who’s a member of the collective. you can tell how creative everyone involved in rpwp is to be able to transform namjoon’s vision into the album while also doing very interesting stuff under balming tiger.

[@elenymm]

It's a bit Tom Waits-y. My 2nd favorite song of 2024.

[@namucore9491]

Omg,yesss, now pls do a react to 'around the world in a day' that's another masterpiece

[@arsthelion]

LITTLE SIMZ❤

[@inah4344]

so interesting how they are saying the same thing about the almost "chanting" part

[@xlottyx2979]

namjoon's albums are soooo underrated like people don't get me

[@heyoo.-.360]

yes 👏🏼 7:19

[@BurntTtoasts]

10:40 That button down tho. I kinda need it.

[@ami2017angel]

Need more reactions from RM NEW ALBUM RIGHT PLACE WRONG PERSON

[@JoobieLoobieSoobie]

Did the viewers talking at 11:36 miss the final moments of the video? The boy leaves his true friend and runs back into the chaos. I'm still trying to figure it out.

[@izzatys7037]

If you have the time tried to watch his documentary, RM Right People Wrong Place

[@Eatamealwithme]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS

[@lissii97]

FINALLY!!!!!

[@antoylkdop4666]

❤️

[@alexanderflores4923]

Leggo!

[@piedpluto]

7:20 and that’s RARE to find. bts rapline have done their homework and actually love the culture. in kpop, i do not trust anyone other than them to give me good rap music.

[@yuyu246]

Personally I haven't been loving BTS's recent albums much, but RM's solo albums from Mono have really stood out to me. Hopefully more ppl will give his solo stuff a chance.

[@shutupjustwrite]

Yaaaas finally!! We need an album review please!! And more Namjoon reaction vids plss hehe

[@snehaurr]

SOOOO TRUE THE WHOLE ALBUM GIVES TYLER I LOVE IT

[@AubieD]

you cut off the end of the video when the boy runs back - it would have changed interpretation of the video - it’s not about false friends

[@navezespinozaleninvladimir985]

Please, react Gfriend "Season of memories"❤