Classical Musicians React: Hyukoh 'Mer' vs 'Tomboy'

For the 46th reaction video of season 2 of this series, classical music majors react to Hyukoh's 'Mer' vs 'Tomboy' MV.
Check out Mer lyric video here: • [英文字幕] Hyukoh(혁오) - ME...
Watch the original Tomboy MV here: • HYUKOH(혁오) - TOMBOY(톰보...
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*DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the songs or videos being reacted to in this video. All credits to the companies that own them.
Also, none of us are PROFESSIONAL musicians. So if you come here for a strict breakdown/analysis of the music, you won’t be getting that. This is strictly my conservatory musician friends taking time in their schedule to watch kpop for fun, and throw in any musical comments that come into their mind! Also please do not complain about any "boring" reactions...some of the musicians have blank faces since they are concentrating so deeply on analyzing the music. On top of that, if you think that they aren't commenting enough on the music, it's because /nothing/ is happening IN the music to comment on. It may be a great song/bop/huge hit that they're listening to, but that does not mean there are actual complicated musical things happening that they'd be able to talk about.

[@saltytsukki4232]

Listening to HYUKOH always feels like floating and traveling through the universe.

[@akimakkinnie]

daegu panda Yes! Thank you for putting it into words

[@Maischweiz]

omg this is the most accurate description ever

[@BaileeWalsh]

*A C C U R A T E*

[@Skylarce]

10/10 accurate

[@user-kq9xp4nt1t]

Floating through everything, like swimming in the clean water and look right in the sky 🌌

[@heynasol5914]

I went to a hyukoh concert and the whole audience did what he did at 11:51 and oh hyuk just started laughing at all of us 😂

[@kin5493]

해나솔Hey Na Sol awww

[@AiikoRoka]

I remember watching that haha adorable

[@girlwhowentbazzinga]

Wow. I would die to go to a Hyukoh concert. :)

[@calvinfong8888]

Sophia Khan Coachella :(

[@djeizmina4973]

Lmao I went to their concert yesterday and this also happend and they also couldn't contain their laughter 😂😂😂

[@saltytsukki4232]

HYUKOH is such a unique band in a way no one else can replicate their music. Love the vocals, so chill.

[@fanw8556]

please kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKOzf3SDntRqibc

[@ms.chuisin7727]

Ermm....... 🙄

[@stubbyfingers15]

"It's a praying mantis you insensitive fuck!" The pudding I was eating almost went through my nose. Holy shit. Lol

[@johnlemon4647]

stubbyfingers15 im crying 😂

[@tka6670]

I love them both lol

[@hotgoomba]

I screamed

[@yourblinger2635]

I cried "tell me how you really feel"

[@elizabethhui726]

Lool i say katy (katie? Im not sure what her name is XD) would win

[@mootothearmy4596]

I love how hyukoh's music is not really mainstream but actually have more souls and feelings in their songs! KEEP REACTING MORE OF THEIR MUSIC PLEASE 😭

[@jbaer386]

Non Mainstream Music has in 99% of the cases more soul and feelings than Mainstream Music

[@nyxb802]

MOO to the ARMY I'm pretty sure at this point they're pretty popular in Korea, most songs they feature in or release are often covered but idk😗

[@Pizzacheese10]

They literally just won the korean music award for song of the year, best modern rock song and best modern rock album

[@soolasido]

but hyukoh is mainstream lmAO

[@osorineoguri]

You can't say Hyukoh isn't mainstream..for at least 3 or 4 years ago

[@SparklesNJazz]

ok but why is tomboy SO nostalgic for everyone? it reminds me of something i can't really put my finger on, and it's the same for my friends. i feel like everyone agrees with this. they somehow managed to reference everyone's childhood emo music in one song lmao.

[@TheBlackSabath0653]

It somehow resembles 21guns by green day and i love both songs

[@Ahri001x]

Yes, it gives me a very nostalgic feeling

[@caikhwan8256]

Musicians acknowledge another musician. There’s nothing more beautiful than that. Hyukoh song was pure art. I’m glad that you guys love it too.

[@mootothearmy4596]

YASSSS HYUKOH FINALLY

[@syarifhidayatullah8339]

Tomboy always make me cry i don't know but my tears always come out

[@eyyabat9467]

Syarif Hidayatullah It feels too real yet too surreal to handle..

[@hii.rainy_day]

Sameee

[@patricia-ramos]

Same here :')

[@soysaucesnag696]

All their songs do that to me, especially tomboy and reserved seat.

[@soysaucesnag696]

Reserved seat is basically the epitome of depression though, also wi ing wi ing has the smoothest sad lyrics.

[@sunakokhai22]

Please show them The Black Skirts too!!

[@gisels.5769]

Yeah! First heard in oh hae young's ost

[@sunakokhai22]

ENNY GISEL Sastre Yass!! And the fact that he's from HIGHGRND too!! I swear, they need to be introduced to KIndie..

[@gisels.5769]

Khai dela Cruz my words exactly 😅

[@zero.complexity]

YES I was about to comment that

[@dkxly1843]

YAAAAHHHSSS

[@AnjaliLuthra]

I heard Mer in 2016, when i was having a really rough patch, and ever since, that song always gives me calm and strength. Hyukoh are true artists, i love all their albums and songs with all my heart. I love the boys of hyukoh as well, they are very genuine and true to their art. My meme eggheads hyuk and inwoo, my savage hoe hyunjae and my silent boy donggun

[@robobrobo]

hi there! I was in some kind of a rough patch too on 2016, well who doesn't? 2016 sucks :P Mer comforted me everytime I felt low, and it became my favorite song from Hyukoh. Oh Hyuk's voice, the guitar, the beat, everything is perfect

[@hyeongjunejo4982]

Thank you for your reaction! Hyukoh is currently the hottest band in Korea. As a Korean, I hope you will continue to react to the songs of Hyuk-oh. Many songs will be written in English, so will be able to feel the music fully. They are currently recording their new album in Germany. And please react the song " Can't love you anymore " which is a collaboration with IU. P.S.And ... Please react IU song! I hope I understand all about English...

[@AnjaliLuthra]

I'm from India and I love Hyukoh a lot! They are true artists

[@VC-cx8gf]

they have reacted to IU a few times before

[@hyeongjunejo4982]

Veronica Cieciura Ah I know. IU released her new album a year ago. I'm talking about it

[@blalaleyn]

YAS PLEASE CAN'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE

[@amys6987]

Yes!! That was such an amazing song!

[@kyuribou5869]

Everyone speaks about goosebumps. When I saw them live I felt my soul had goosebumps! So glad you guys enjoyed it. When they talked about the mixing, this album had a complex history. They recorded it but were not satisfied and went through the while process again. This is how much dedication they have. Keep on listening to them and maybe more"crazy" stuff like Wanli, Entourage, leather jacket. I wish you could react to all their songs to be honest but I am just happy you discovered their awesomeness.

[@psithyros4726]

I NEVER CLICKED SO FAST FOR A VIDEO

[@florvillarreal9136]

Psithyros SAMEEEEEEE

[@hellonbrn9522]

ME TOO

[@psithyros4726]

it would be so nice if you guys reacted to gondry and panda bear also jesus lives in a motel room and reserved seat OR EVERYTHING THEY HAVE RELEASED UNTIL NOW

[@decymanzano4338]

SAME

[@florvillarreal9136]

Psithyros react to wanli, that would be very epic~!!!

[@amanjotsidhu9567]

"This is one of those songs that when you listen to it the world is more beautiful" Gwen sums it up perfectly!

[@MUVAMILK]

I love Mer but i didnt really pay attention to the wavey like sound that they mentioned, now that it's pointed out i totally hear it, that's why I enjoy this channel you guys bring attention to things that i wouldnt have noticed.

[@domifasola5490]

FINALLY HYUKOH!!!!!

[@michellehawk282]

Please show them Wanli too!!!

[@novii3987]

Michelle Hawk yess yesss wanliii ❤

[@MUVAMILK]

Yes! Wanli gives me chills everytime

[@gracelast5487]

I second this so much

[@bellsnessie]

Leather jacket too!

[@MSxhavhiie]

YES WANLI! goosebumps!

[@gracelast5487]

Tomboy always takes me to another place. I love that song so much, so SO much. Hyukoh are one of ma faourites in korean music and I admire them and their music

[@chary3077]

Thanks for the reaction. I wish you would have done 'comes and goes' or 'w ing w ing', but regardless I love Hyukoh and I'm glad they had the chance to experience such great artists.

[@chary3077]

Or even 'gondry'

[@rufusroher]

"comes and goes" is my favorite Hyukoh song.

[@0111mango]

Oh Chary I was just about to type that lol Gondry is jam

[@nehaa94]

They need to see the w ing w ing video!!

[@bunnyearsandteeth]

gondry with primarry

[@youarewatchingmeltv]

i feel like tomboy is like “i’m sad but that’s ok i’ll get better one day”

[@zoezoe8024]

Tomboy is actually an ode to youth

[@GleekKlaine4life]

I love that you picked Mer it's maybe my fave from them

[@rocioo9606]

Long Distance Fangirl mine too.. That song is so good

[@lucy23533]

FACTS

[@danica6366]

I love Tomboy! The first time I heard it when it came out I ended up replaying it for the whole day

[@TheRedMasqueradeMask]

I seriously like this channel. Seems like this the only channel I found that really focus on the music & the singer's voice. Not that I dislike other channels but when I hear something like "oh he/she so hot/pretty/beautiful" somehow it's feel like they only focus on the visual displayed. I'm very grateful for this channel. They make me realise things I didn't notice when they reacting to some of the song that I've been listening.

[@gabrielaporto7836]

I think the F# is supposed to be a boat horn

[@galuhastari949]

Gabriela Porto ohh that makes sense!

[@TatianitaPacheco]

I also thought this

[@novii3987]

FINALLYYYYY !!!!!! YESSSSSS BEEN WAITING FOR YOUR REACTION TO HYUKOH SINCE 2016/2017 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 please react to more hyukoh (wanli, panda bear, comes and goes,..) they produce such a great musics ❤❤❤

[@Gabofo101]

You have no idea how happy it makes me that you showed them Tomboy. Thank you so much for this and the rest of the videos as well.

[@5duk]

Hi! Im just one of your big fan and i'm really surprised to see non kpop review! if you are interested in more korean band music, please try black skirt(검정치마), and i recommend trying Yoo Jae Ha(유재하), he is one of first singer to try classical instruments to korean pop music.

[@direzfa]

Bon Koo omg yes umu you need to react to the black skirts too!!!!!

[@dani-ex9md]

YES react to who do you love by the black skirts !!

[@WeeeklyBoom]

Black skirt's Big Love

[@ZockerKnilch]

oh and Se So Neon (새소년) would also be awesome

[@loveforeva12]

TheForestsHarlequin 새소년 and 문문!!!

[@hayleylow]

I love love love hyukoh, one of my favourite bands of all time, every song they put out is so amazing, some of my other favs are ohio and bawling

[@kyuribou5869]

BAwliiiiiiing. I love that song sooo much

[@hayleylow]

Kyuhyun Suju YASSSSS have u heard their collab with epic high for Home is far away?? That one is also so good gahhhh

[@kyuribou5869]

Of course !!! Love it as well ! Highgrnd represents.

[@frmd2746]

Hayley Low we got the same tastee those 2 also my fave but actually i cant choose really 😣

[@hayleylow]

F R M D SAME GURL SAMEE!!

[@KT-qp7wx]

HYUKOH is so great of a band that you can’t help but get goosebumps while listening to their music. They are THAT amazing and real. And don’t even get me started on Oh Hyuk’s vocals. And if you can, it would be great to react to Epik High. Oh Hyuk featured in their recent album too.

[@Cristian-gd7jf]

I've been waiting so long for you to show them this amazing band and see their reactions! I personally didn't know Mer so thank you for a new beautiful song! As someone who studied classical music but has long forgotten most music theory it's always amazing to hear them explain my favourite songs using terms I had mostly forgotten... Thank you and keep the good work!

[@oddanka7565]

I've been waiting for so long for this!!! Thank you! I totally loved this, I definitely can't hear what they're hearing so it's great to hear them point out various things that I can try to notice every time I replay the song.

[@jjjamie6061]

I was so freaking happy to see this! I loved all of their input. It was so interesting to hear all of their thoughts about the song. Please react to more k-indie groups. The Black Skirts is a great mention, though there are plenty more that I sadly can't think of at the moment lol

[@ianlee6296]

Finally !!! Have been waiting for this

[@INCBV]

Thank you so so so much for reacting to hyukoh! They’re my favourite band and this totally made my day 🙏🏻🙌🏻❤️ keep up the good work~ 😊

[@isaach6313]

Kind of interesting how they said at 2:08 that their vocals are "ocean-y." If I remember correctly, a friend of mine said that "Mer" in French means ocean, or sea.

[@Nyongbee]

i hope you show them hyukoh and primary’s collaboration album too. the whole songs in that album is amazing :) love from korea (sorry for bad english😂)

[@kdavelino93]

Thank you for reacting Hyukoh! They are one of the best!!!

[@cheesymac3121]

Ugh I'm sO HAPPY PLEAAAAAAASE YOU AND KEVIN CHECK OUT MORE OF HIS MUSIC AND SHOW THE MUSICIANS TOO PLEASE 💖💖💖

[@yuniquelove]

Quite possibly my fave reaction episode. I loveeee hyukoh so thank u for putting to words exactly what i adore them for. Hope you can react to more hyukoh songs! All of em are great

[@parkyerim9917]

I love hyukoh, wi ing wi ing is like my fav song and the most iconic but omg 23,22,20,panda bear BOP ALBUMS

[@altanadorzhieva8540]

Hyukoh - Leather jacket hyukoh - wonderful barn iu - leon&matilda

[@Betty-xp1el]

i always think that i cant love a song any harder but then u come through with your reactions and explanations to the instruments and i just fall even more in love with it .. thank u 💜

[@cupoftea_7373]

This is probs one of my fave reacts from you guys. You guys were just feeling the song and with very good comments about the songs too.

[@Helcaloth]

4:36 "This is one of those songs that when you listen to it, the world is more beautiful"

[@fordelurium9943]

Yeahh hyukoh! Thanks for reacting of their song😄

[@WhatTheForelle]

What I really like about this channel is that you guys point out things I wouldn't normally recognize as special and just enjoy without paying attention to it. You guys make me appreciate music so much more and I'm super thankful for that

[@jessicateixeira5174]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! Show them more Hyukoh songs!! They will love!! ❤🔥

[@TapMu5ic]

So excited to watch this 😭 I love "Tomboy"

[@sseureki879]

Yayy it's here! Thank you for this!!!

[@gabrielarivera5956]

So happy they liked hyukoh so much, I was literally thinking about them reacting to Hyukoh last week and it happened 💕 I just loved it so much

[@lilredlove]

thank you so much for reacting to hyukoh!!!!! I requested it a while ago when I didnt see it yet on you list (way back when yunyi was still a reactor wow) and it's here!!! thank you!!!!! hyukoh's one of my favourite artists of all time!!!!!!! I cant wait for more!!!!!!!

[@moontaeilsotherhalf614]

We need more this genre~

[@wencheeks]

MER IS MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE SONG THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@Mrs2ne1lovesme]

FINALLY!! You guys finally reached to Hyukoh!! I've been waiting for this for so long lol I love Hyukoh! Every single one of their songs are so enjoyable and I'm so glad that you guys have finally beenm introduced to them! I loved your reactions too 😊💕💕

[@tyler-wn8wt]

thank you so much for reacting to them!!!! they're super cool people and musicians ahhhhh!!!! (they're also recording a new album rn)

[@softgato33]

"The bird's singing IN KOREAN."

[@dani_dazed]

More Hyukoh please! You should also check out their new album and the music video to Love Ya

[@laurenmiller149]

another reaction I've been itching for!!! thank you

[@ninjacat90]

Omg thank you for reacting to HyukOh!! I discovered them through their song Wing Wing and they became my fave band. Love watching your feels to the songs!

[@LizzInParadise]

Yeah!!!!! Thank you! 💙

[@wanderer3570]

I soo love this channel 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@carriecrr6883]

i love hyukoh and i love you guys. thanks for the video, really hope to see another hyukoh video

[@vvatercolour]

thanks for this!!! i went to their concert a few months ago and it was the best experience ever

[@Lucia-uk4jq]

wi ing wi ing in the future PLEASE if u havent done it yet omg i love the hyukoh reactions xd

[@besupaaa]

i wish they reacted to win g win g too, you know. them hits

[@misom22]

좋아하는 노래인데 올려주셔서 감사합니다!!! ♡

[@dearvernon]

OH HELL YES I'VE BEEN WAITINGG Hyukoh is probably one of my, if not even favorite bands (with instruments)... ever I guess 🌷 Please show them more 🌿

[@_gondry]

MORE HYUKOH!!! SHOW GONDRY TOO

[@turtlegrass]

FINALLYYYYYY

[@faithp13]

been waiting for this ugghhhh 💜💜💜

[@Megapieceofcake]

Thank you! This is my favorite band, so I’m very thankful for your reaction!

[@mae_frances]

I was absentmindedly listening to Hyukoh once, but Mer really caught my ears. It's been in my phone ever since. I'm glad they liked it. BTW, Katie will win.

[@jginger600]

When you hear Mer in live, its way better than the recorded ver., it is already good but you know.. you guys must listen live ver. of Hyukoh for sure!!

[@meowdeath73]

Awww so many good words towards these talented guys. Want more reactions to Hyukoh songs. I love how they discuss about the voice and melody because Hyukoh really a phenomenon

[@lin5062]

FINALLY!! have been waiting for this for a really long time

[@calvinyjj]

Omg...Kevin's I...Long....For.....THat......warp effect hahahhaha

[@user-yf1sv8bc1d]

somebody help;( give me korean sub plz ㅠㅠ 한국어 자막 해주실 천사님 와주세여ㅠㅜ

[@Maischweiz]

i love hyukohs voice so much its so calming and raw, and just the best kind of music to feel at peace

[@amparolucero2762]

YESSSSSSS I love this channel!

[@asenethdlc1850]

I think I just found a new favorite song to chill to😃

[@snflwrchan8019]

Aseneth De La Cruz listen to all of their songs. You wont be disappointed

[@nurizza5045]

Aseneth De La Cruz try Ohio!

[@asenethdlc1850]

I'll definitely listen to their songs this weekend

[@itzapaulina9940]

i recommend the black skirta too

[@11daisies]

FINALLY HYUKOH! btw what's with all the eyebag? they look soooo tired, is it after exam or something?

[@rifqahgianisofyan9104]

Im so glaaad you guys were reacting to hyukoh like i love their songs so much they are all so great

[@lolsih101]

I am so happy you guys finally reacted to Hyukoh!!! such a wonderful band!!

[@nyuziel]

YEEESSSS HYUKOH

[@pauli_joy]

just realize how much of a YG stan most of them are now considering how they reacted to AKMU and BlackPink prior to this

[@breauna3988]

I’ve been wanting this for forever!!!!

[@sagarikathapa565]

Im very happy with all of your reactions🙈😝 I knew they would like Tomboy. Keep up your excellent work!!

[@sloopysnoopy1933]

Please have them react to the black skirts!

[@kyuribou5869]

Omg yes. Just give them all his albums!!!

[@sweet7655]

JJprojectstan yes!!!!!!!

[@cloudy762]

Hyukoh and IU's voices are the two voices that give me the most goosebumps. They have such distinctive tones, its beautiful

[@lucy23533]

So I'm sure you oove the song they did together

[@Theamazingchubaness]

equilibrium and hearing them singing a duet is a blessing to my ears

[@soysaucesnag696]

Very unique

[@maggydesh]

even his concert is an amazing experience. Never have I ever been to a concert where you could literally hear the click of a photo while Hyukoh where doing their thing and singing. The audience were so quiet through the whole thing and it was just beautiful.

[@AmberMai3011]

YASS YASS YASSSS THANK YOU! these are two of my most favorite songs of all time

[@AratiBalakrishnan]

OH MY GOD, THEY MENTIONED YOUNG THE GIANT OH MY GOD

[@stateraj7062]

FINALLY

[@AegyoB2ST]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR REACTING TO HYUK OH!!!! This already make me soooooo happy!

[@stardaisies]

i'm so glad you showed them Mer, which has been one my favorite songs for so long. i never thought you would show them this song bc its a b-side so :((( thank you.

[@taetaesgf3998]

hyukoh* 😅 Thank you for this reaction ahhh!!!

[@ryuGXsenzo]

i feel like the 2 f sharp in the song is to mimic the ships in the ocean, just my guess

[@rubraplumeria]

Totally agree! I always thought that it symbolizes a ship passing that's why the current wave is disturbed, thus changing the next part

[@hahaannare]

I love their take on the music, it was so interesting to hear, please do more hyukoh if possible :) and if you do please show them reserved seat :)

[@emanuelacarosuarez1682]

I'VE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS!!! HELL YEAH!! 😍😍😍