Classical Musicians React: LOONA '# (Intro)' vs 'So What'

For the 68th reaction video of Season 4 of this series, classical musicians react to LOONA's '#' Intro track and title track 'So What'!
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[@ReacttotheK]

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[@alicesegatori6092]

Hi do you think you could react to Seventeen's Fallin' flower?

[@bigtiddychangbinnie3631]

Hey could you react to Changmins newest song Chocolate the vocals and everything is absolutely amazing which I think you all would love!

[@triwahono9159]

haii you should react to exo elyxion in seoul #4, im waiting for it😬

[@beomtori420]

Could you please listen to Missed Calls by Jiselle?

[@stewardyap9398]

Please React to G'idle - Oh My God. Pleasee😔😍👏

[@mistertadakichi]

“What does that mean? Let me ponder it for the rest of my life” As an Orbit I felt that in my soul

[@jonginisholy]

especially with twinfish gone .... it hurt.

[@jyujin98]

@@jonginisholy I think they made a new channel though.

[@nicomartinelli4543]

Avery Chou really? what’s it called

[@jonginisholy]

@@jyujin98 if it's a channel called saeyeollie or sth like that it's not her .... it's someone else just reuploading her videos they had saved before she deleted them

[@jyujin98]

@@jonginisholy its like seoyeonline but idk

[@stoopidgrrl]

anyone else get really emotional when people understand and praise loona's musical/vocal abilities and talent or is that just me being a crybaby

[@wannaboe5687]

keachypeen yeah 😢

[@silvermoon2679]

SAME

[@marthder9916]

Loona best vocals. Facts, i dont make the rules.

[@operation3003]

i feel you

[@tombogi-8132]

i literally cried i'm so proud of them

[@bbdn771]

"If that's not already a huge hit, it's gonna be a huge hit." Preach the truth

[@lunarbit3620]

No reply so here we are

[@rookrain4686]

they noticed jinsoul's ad libs im crying-

[@929er13]

I'm always sad when people just completely ignore the majesty of her adlibs, so I'm glad they didn't.

[@light644]

Exactly its so sad that people never talked about it-

[@blue_rev]

# shouldve been a full song

[@sSsero]

I thought # would be "So What"

[@ovoojaverandtheywereroomma6409]

Exactly but they made (so what) because (#) is sounds like dalla dalla

[@peachblanket]

ikr

[@sunrise420]

that's how i feel about all of their intro tracks 😔

[@929er13]

for real. i was expecting something dark and gritty like it before listening to so what. so what is still great and i still love it, but # had me expecting something entirely different. lol.

[@codename-pi]

fun fact: koreans refer to hashtag as sharp

[@ReacttotheK]

woaht

[@BsnNick]

When the original # teaser was on the first loonatheworld website, it was labelled "shap" (Korean romanization of "sharp"?). However, then Jaden left and there was a huge delay. I have a theory that the original Burn track was scrapped and the album name was changed from sharp to hash.

[@ubergamer2010]

@@BsnNick the teaser with Heejin taking a step had something to do with a sharp note too though, they didn't discard the concept entirely

[@someoneyoullmeeteventually6834]

@@BsnNick some says, "burn" is o3's song now. jaden just give it

[@noirnoir2370]

BsnNick I’m sorry, I’m new to loona. Who is jaden?

[@ninanano]

The intro track hits 100000x harder when you watch the choreography for it it's just so good

[@leonardo60813]

That hyunjin drop 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@brandxdraws]

lpard PERIOD!

[@jonginisholy]

IM READY TO SEE SOME CLASSICAL MUSICIANS GET MIND BLOWN

[@vivitapozo]

Same hahahahaha

[@lalapoly]

GONNA MISS THE OPERA SINGER SHUT UP I MISS HER TOO

[@hdhdidbdjsksisj]

polyananathaly 🕊

[@starsbird]

she’s almost back!! don’t lose faith!! possible comeback in august/september!!

[@lovlipatton8896]

StarsBird september comeback confirmed!!

[@starsbird]

Lovli Patton just learned that!! WOOO!!

[@shineinstars]

update: october cb :]

[@calebbb_c]

the intro on this album REALLY shocked me. it’s so rough, gritty, *sharp.* haha, get it?

[@edgara2013]

i see what you did there :D

[@tulip135]

No

[@Tea-gs7zz]

Stawp it 😆

[@Sensationalhehe]

8:34 “I like the way they walk it’s very empowering” 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 yes it is💕

[@hutchhagendorf7705]

Now every time I listen to the # into I will always think of windshield wipers lol

[@taefiedcontents]

Same

[@xtinjoseph9823]

I actually saw from another reactor who said it sounds like dog whimpering 😅

[@ateeztrashbag3550]

I'VE. BEEN. WAITING. FOR. THIS. SINCE. DAY. ONE. AND. NOW. IM. SCREAMING.

[@aeongie2960]

SAME HERE ASDFFGHKLSLXMXKXXMOEDKAKKKROEJROSKSKSKSKSK

[@ekinnike795]

DAMN RIGHT SIS DAMN RIGHT

[@hendrick415]

SAME

[@annyb2293]

That's LOONAs best intro to this day!!!!

[@bramgalih]

COULDN'T AGREE MORE

[@ilikeaple]

Perodt

[@sawmeat_]

absolutely

[@bluesoul06137]

XX is still more my style, but # deserved to be a full song

[@puddypudding9609]

Rip to into the new heart

[@neopetals]

“I like the way they walk, it’s empowering” yes we stan empowering queens

[@bayresa6648]

I feel like that one girl really got the feel, it’s really bright and feminine, but still menacing and grunge !!

[@oliverhughes610]

I wish you had made it clear that Lee Soo Man is SM himself, and given examples of the groups under them in case people don't know/had forgotten! I feel like it's really noteworthy that he goes outside of his own company to produce a song for a girl group for the first time in a very long while, and one of the first songs he's been personally involved in for a couple years outside of SuperM.

[@peisijing]

so what is truly a masterpiece. shame on the people who don't know how to appreciate it.

[@user-wu8ho6jn2q]

"it sounds like a windshield wiper..." I- STAN LOONA

[@maidarlindear]

you mean Jin's laugh? damn and I thought the loonarmies were lying when they said BTS and Loona were cousins lol

[@kpotato6080]

I LOVE HOW “#” is APPRECIATED 💯🔥❤️

[@bramgalih]

yhaaaass!!

[@ccookies3]

i think the feathers may be referencing haseuls “let me in” because the bird version of herself has white feathers and i’m pretty sure there are feathers on the ground in that mv too. idk i’m just making a guess lol

[@Carazhan]

you've got it - all of the girls have representative animals which are featured in their solos. haseul's is a white bird, so the burning+regenerating feathers are a nod to her taking time away from promoting in order to focus on her mental health.

[@929er13]

i thought they were about rebirth (Phoenix). sort of felt like yves confirmed that theory in their idol chart interview.

[@Ren-zp6lv]

@@929er13 I believe cheorry said it was a Phoenix but then shuted-up because it was a spoiler

[@IzumiSafi]

they gonna have a new set of singles and their animals will evolve like a pokemon or something - haseul - bird to phoenix. I'm just playing but hopefully they will do that concept

[@dorkyderpterio8649]

That and it's a nice cameo for Haseul to let fans know she'll always be there despite her Hiatus

[@zmy6142]

So what was produced by lee sooman (aka SM himself) after he saw their dance cover. Stan talent Stan loona!!

[@yspekpop]

Elizabeth's makeup as a So What's Concept

[@l.o.c.1719]

reacting to Jonghyun's "Orbit" right after your Loona reaction. we see you, Umu, mastermind of the Loonaverse 👀 also that shirt is everything!!

[@JazzIsAwesomeMG]

Before I start the video, I've listened to # and So What, but I haven't yet gotten into LOONA (the only other song I know is Butterfly, which I like). I've spoken with others who really didn't enjoy So What, but I sorta did. It gave me Itzy "wall of sound"-esque vibes which sound really cool to me. I truly believe this style will define 4th generation k-pop girl groups. The lyrics are super empowering too, which is always nice. When it comes to #, I've always liked Dreamcatcher's intros and how they prepare you for the songs on the album and I think # does a good job of that. Looking at how hyped the CMR reactors got at #, I think it really did its job as an intro track. I think Isaac was spot-on in predicting So What would have a "futuristic" sound palette! I love how the CMR reactors got into So What, especially Henry. I don't think Henry blinked once while watching that video he seemed so enthralled. I really enjoyed Nick's explanation of the slidey sound and Brianna's critical appreciation of the modal mixture. Overall, a great reaction video! I always enjoy CMR reactors explaining to me *why* I like a song.

[@kara1996]

this song has one of the best bridges in kpop. no cap.

[@wlohasone]

Loona’s music video never disappoint you.

[@stanloona8518]

Hey, Just Stan Loona

[@EternalVII]

The loona shirt design is really neat, you have me interested 😳

[@ReacttotheK]

Yay, I'm glad you like it!

[@Empyrean.127]

I’m not an Orbit, but I liked this song from the first listen. These harmonies reminded me of NCT 127’s SuperHuman. The musical composition is awesome and reminds me of Itzy. Unpopular opinion though, the song is so high energy the entire time that I feel out of energy by the end of it...? Probably just me, but it reminds me of f(x)‘s Red Light in terms of energy. Not a bad thing, but I feel as if I need a break after listening to So What haha. Would have also loved it if they expanded more on the harmonies in the chorus. Overall, it was a fantastic song from beginning to end.

[@leonardo60813]

Listen to , oh (yes i am) make me cool down

[@Empyrean.127]

lpard Will do!

[@bayresa6648]

Wow thank you so much!! I felt that way too after the first listen though, it’s so chaotic that it’s really one of those songs that you have to listen to for a few times for it to be easier to listen to. It reminded me of the first time I listened to dalla dalla by itzy, where it’s very high energy and chaotic so the first few listens take a lot of energy!

[@idontknowanymore9966]

E.I. SIL well Lee Sooman did produce this album so its kinda of expected to get reminded of SM artists/SM style, specially f(x) since loona also leans into the more experimental side of music

[@Empyrean.127]

I don’t know anymore It was definitely a solid experimental track, reminding me immediately of Red Velvet’s Hit That Drum. I’m glad Loona took this direction after Hi High and Butterfly.

[@mistertadakichi]

Gimme that musical notation knowledge, man, I crave it

[@peisijing]

i don't know why but i love jinsoul's high note. the song is in major but the high note was in minor?? IDK I CANT DIFFERENTIATE THEM

[@yerination8531]

IKR STAN JINSOUL FOR CLEAR SKIN

[@Rhaphidophile]

Butterfly made me pay attention to LOONA, adding So What to my playlist before listening to it was the best decision I've made in a while, and going down their dance practice rabbit hole got me to respect and STAN LOONA.

[@yumenohoshi3303]

As a SMStan, i could totally say Lee Soman had his perspectives in the music structure when the climax came and it was vocal/harmony based. It's something usually found in sm's songs, specially tittle tracks! Thanks for the reaction tho

[@itoo4884]

I could smell the SM entertainment from 'so what'. The beats hits differently in a Loona song though.

[@allanahenriquez9304]

2:05 he should definitely watch the first m countdown comeback stage

[@ilikeaple]

I also thought that the music video wasnt mixed ideally, in that you couldn't hear the voices amazing over the music, but they fixed it for the live performances

[@quitetheslay8700]

I ADORE THIS CHANNEL. I just love that the reactors can articulate their thoughts so well and explain it in technical terms.

[@KANA-mr3ly]

"They are going OFF at the background" Not many people recognize that

[@gadoliumnitrogen7149]

Yes LOONA! So happy when people praise the girls cos they work so hard and deserve all the recognition in the world. Gets me emo like a proud mum.

[@yana5166]

5:16 honestly when i heard it first, i was sitting in the dark on my bed at night and literally thought my fan squeaking intensified by 10x

[@audreydickinson8083]

Favorite comeback of the year

[@lunarbit3620]

its favOriTe ;)

[@jrvslam]

holy crap the windshield wiper in the intro made my mind blow HAHA I was always wondering what that reminded me of HAHA

[@asraffylago3312]

Umuuuu! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!!! YOU GUYS ALWAYS HAVE THE BEST REACTIONS BECAUSE YOU ACTUALLY BREAK IT DOWN! BEEN A LOWKEY FAN OF YOUR CHANNEL SINCE 2016-17ish.

[@diegi3]

SCREAM REACTION!

[@ReacttotheK]

Coming soon :) docs.google.com/document/d/1uvf-u1EJVB-hmB3IU0P6M-obdMNu11fo_aUIf6dur70/edit?usp=sharing

[@st3nloona338]

OMG I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR LOONA YESSS

[@lauravr5632]

*Me first hearing so what* : this sounds dated and tacky, I don’t like this song and I know I’m not gonna like it in the future. *me in the future* : IM SO BAAAD

[@user-jh4zz4up6f]

like how yall always think that about girl groups' songs, yikes

[@unloyalstan5654]

I liked that song ever since I heard it, kinda reminds me of f(x)

[@edenpffen]

Unloyal Stan agree

[@CraftFoxy]

GIRL WHUT 😭 didn't expect this loona reaction! OH MY GATKIMCHI

[@randomuser3988]

Off topic but i am always mesmerized by Daniel's tangents!!

[@moonserafim]

"what does that mean? let me ponder it for the rest of my life" samedt

[@Jinsu-nnie777]

I don't know about you guys but this definitely screams NCT. And that is in a good way. That vocal harmonies also screams SM, typical SM and LOONA pulled this off really, really well. I have always felt that SM flair in them and LSM producing for them is like a match made in heaven. Anyway yass, slay Loona.

[@L0ckSoul44]

We stan our diverse queens.

[@shaks.m5555]

stan LOONA but also Umu your skin looks amazing!! hello hydration!

[@ReacttotheK]

THANK YOU I'VE BEEN MOISTURIZING MY FACE LIKE 4 TIMES A DAY

[@hanahoobae_8629]

I literally screamed in silent (because it is night in my country now) because this noti came out!

[@aeongie2960]

same here! it's 1:46 in my country now😅😂

[@hanahoobae_8629]

Heh 😂sameee!!

[@mintlata]

OMG YOU MADE THIS THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@Jhon-bn5gn]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS THANK YOU GUYSSS 😭😭😭

[@wxes9250804]

Thank you for doing this ! I've been waiting for this all my life since Umu&Sean's reaction was out ! Thank you for all the efforts

[@MysteryGirl571]

Honestly, haven't been this early for a video

[@newtypeJP]

yupp now i know how to assert my intellect by telling the difference between hash tag and sharp.

[@kpotato6080]

FINALLY! YESSSSSSSS I WAS WAITING FOR THIS

[@CyPhi68]

Well, I enjoyed this. I'm not a musician but now I can appreciate how much is in a video that we hear and see but don't know the technical underpinnings. Do more of these. Thank you.

[@heelipves]

i was waiting for this! thank you 🙏

[@nikolahetn944]

You're doing an amazing job, Umu!!! Thank you for lovely reactions

[@yeoviseul3147]

IVE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS FOR EVER!!!

[@gracie.a]

was so satisfying to watch this, ive been excited to see yall's reactions since so what came out

[@AlltheladiesluvLeoValdez]

Wooooaaa thank you for thisssss

[@kaiopaulino9331]

I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSSSS

[@prodigal4963]

STAN LOONA

[@929er13]

10:05 thanks for noticing Jinsoul's high note. dhdjd.

[@pommepomme7482]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@blablablabla9090]

Oh my god! I'm really waiting for this since loonas comeback!!! Thanks for uploading these!

[@amiazizah5365]

I've been waiting for this omg i'm screeamm. Love this channel so much

[@noxious-]

Oh my God finally! Been waiting for this! ❤️

[@edgara2013]

for the reaction or the g-idle song lmao

[@NafhyFuentes]

I love this so muchhhh, i was waiting for this. Thanks for the reaction uwu

[@ryan_uwu]

Jonghyun's Orbit on a LOONA video *nice*

[@cerenkoc.c]

IM SO HAPPY YOU POSTED THIS REACTION OMG

[@oneiricccc_]

"i feel like she's gonna beat me up, you know what i mean?" yes, as a olivia hye stan, yes.

[@gyu2632]

YEAAA YOU POSTED

[@tooshyshygirl]

FINALLY OH MY GOD YES

[@kensottokaji9542]

Love the editing btw! stan loona

[@paramoir]

14:46 the guy really snappedt he spoke so well

[@migcosmos]

ok so, the feather at the ending clip was supposed to represent a missing member, Haseul. Apparently she was on hiatus due to anxiety. Her representive animal is a white bird. That is why the feather was white.

[@ddvjbh]

That feather at the end is a tribute to Haseul. Haseul's animal is a white bird (not a dove). So the feather weathering the burn of the fire is her healing and feeling better.

[@NaJHaikezeh]

I was waiting for this video for so long!!! I relate with Henry so much!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@hanahoobae_8629]

OMG LOONAAAAA

[@oialvinn]

finalmente o loona de novo aqui depois de tanto tempo. sdds

[@tonys6535]

Yessss more loona

[@prodigal4963]

Atlast this is whag I've been waiting for

[@candelux-tq6nw]

Loved this vid

[@cellophanebluesky]

Yessss this is what I've been waiting for

[@pebble8978]

Thank goodness I'm still awake xD

[@amaethyst]

i know right? in my country it's like 1 am gosh xD

[@ddahlia3607]

!!!!! yes!!!

[@aseryo5457]

this whole vid is why i love you guys. Henry is so funny

[@songoftheyear7046]

I’m kinda late but this is new favorite channel.. I love that I’m learning new things, kinda 🤗

[@yeojin4thgenmainslayyer898]

the way they can still describe the song through listening the sounds without being distracted by the mv... whew.

[@missyWhatev92]

I would love to see they react to LOONA singing live!!! Got me shook!!!

[@wmfwarx5872]

Omg I never expected to get this MV reaction and early too 😍

[@lailaidouhmane9080]

Yay loona !

[@eveleein]

"Whats that mean? Let me ponder it for the rest of my life" Orbit's definition sentence