COUPLE REACTS TO aespa 에스파 'Next Level' MV

[@danielizama25]

"Next Level" was a gigantic hit in Korea, one of the most successful songs of the fourth generation. At first listen it may sound strange but the more you listen to it the more catchy it becomes.

[@rahjahknows]

This was one of the songs that was so addicting, they had to ban it from schools during exam times.

[@imjayhime]

Wait really?? 😅 I’m not even surprised

[@powbobs]

Literally

[@signingoffbye]

Yes

[@zapunaru]

You’ll understand the lyrics better if you watch SM Culture Universe EP 1-3, that explains the aespa universe and it's really like a mini movie. aespa's storyline : 1. Black Mamba 2. SM Culture Universe EP.1 "Black Mamba" 3. Next Level 4. Savage 5. SM Culture Universe EP.2 "Next Level" 6. Girls 7. SM Culture Universe EP.3 "Girls" (Don’t you know I’m a Savage?) 8. Welcome To MY World (Feat. nævis)'

[@thewalkindude4018]

THISSSS!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marthinapratiwi3513]

UP

[@rjaymiranda_]

THIS!!!

[@KessandHanReacts]

We just edited our pinned post to explain us missing SMCU Ep.1 but we WILL be reacting to it next! Sorry for missing the right order and thank you for the information!! 💜

[@makeup-beauty8802]

They could also see the individual teasers of each

[@bri4ever1x]

y’all are gonna be so shook during savage 😭 this was just the warm up

[@kurokami_7]

no Fr savage is a game changer

[@WINTER-ic8ky]

yeah it's a whole cultural reset and I live for it

[@yamatoofredania9829]

Fr. “Savage” is just all of them going off and showing off their vocals and I’m all here for it XD

[@signingoffbye]

Fr

[@laka9046]

this song got so much hate when it first released but then everyone got hooked with the switch and this song became their hottest song

[@powbobs]

Because it was so different.

[@averageuser4669]

as a diehard MY, i love love LOVE your guys' aespa reactions!!!! you guys are so genuine and it really means a lot that you guys are loving aespa. can't wait to tune into the twitch stream!!!

[@fm.9783]

the way this song started a whole era of ‘disjointed’ songs in kpop lolll

[@blink_____jenniequeen6670]

Next level was one of the most successful song of 2021 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CALISTA.201]

Until now too 👍🏻💀❤️‍🔥

[@baalz6391]

The way you freak out on every kpop reaction is so funny lmao. Good reaction as usual :)

[@lilsenmai]

everyone was so obsessed with this song 🤩❤️‍🔥

[@KessandHanReacts]

We're having an aespa deep dive stream this Saturday 5/6 @ 11:30am EST on our Twitch! We'll be watching a ton of live stages, b-sides, and much more! Make sure to head over and drop a follow on our Twitch! : twitch.tv/kessandhan ALSO We apologize, we got confused and were told that Black Mamba Ep.1 didn't come out until later after Next Level from a few friends. We just wanted to make sure we were doing everything in chronological order in how you all watched it, but we should have double checked before recording Next Level! Again our sincerest apologies! We will be watching the SMCU Black Mamba Ep.1 Tomorrow Morning!

[@vim2339]

Winter is a vocal power and 4gen visual! ❤

[@chxerrylips]

i just searched the time difference and set an alarm to accompany you guys on saturday's stream hehe ^^ thank you very much for reacting to aespa so genuinely ⁠♡ (fun fact: a lot of people ended up confused and probably not liking next level on their first listen, but over time it becomes completely addictive, i promise!)

[@davids12345100]

Han (30 seconds in): I don’t know what’s going on… Me: 🤣🤣🤣 just wait!

[@eunbiIievable]

this one had us all with major whiplash but it did have Korea in a chokehold lmao it wouldn’t be a lie to say it was everywhere. at this point, I believe it’s time to watch SMCU ep. 1 😄 just so everything’s on track

[@edwardleyson]

girl, you predicted aespa’s latest title track a year ago

[@sarangfied]

A WHAT???

[@texhnlyze6892]

Hated this song so much during release but eventually loved and got addicted to it. It had the same effect to a lot of people esp in Korea that they had to ban it during exams 😂😂

[@violet7092]

The smcu episodes will really explain everything so you don’t get confused😭 it creates a bridge between all the music videos so you know what the storyline is and what’s going on

[@viceowo]

This song is so iconic

[@thewalkindude4018]

You guys really have to see aespa SMCU episodes 1-3 to learn more about their lore!

[@davidk6269]

"Next Level" is a classic early Aespa song with the multiple abrupt musical shifts. I find it too jarring for my taste, but I appreciate the talent of all of the girls. If you react to the MV of Aespa's cover of the old S.E.S. classic "Dreams Come True", I hope that you first watch the original S.E.S. song first to appreciate all of the nods to the original song and MV. ; )

[@ebahavesa4493]

it's so fun seeing you ladies reaction witht the beat drop. everyone went through that phase. two years ago. but this is like aespa's biggest HIT. it's way too addictive.

[@RizkiSyamsul-nu9hf]

Next Level is super polarizing and wild, but it eventually sticks in your brain.

[@HeiwaTori]

The lore very simply: badass gorgeous women fight big evil snake... & its also sci-fi 🤣 literally every idol did the next level dance at some point lol, it was EVERYWHERE Aespa are all aces 😍 I love them so much ace means dancer/rapper/vocal/visual means they can do it all

[@meimeimei9497]

hahahahhaah im laughing with your reactions cos this was me also when i started listening to Aespa 😂😂

[@dinocrystal6590]

NÆVIS.🤪CALLING.🤩

[@a.a677]

Æ

[@IZTheOne]

This is why it's crucial to watch their SMCU series to let the puzzles fall into place especially regarding their lyrics haha!

[@hfgj659]

im so happy you guys are reacting to the queens

[@darylridingamotorcycle666]

ooo i was waiting for this one, i was definitely iffy abt it when it first came out and i listened to it, but as time went by i honestly loved it and i think it’s one of aespas best songs and song from gg tbh

[@jurindiction]

i love the switch ups LMFOAOA

[@tanjirokamado8072]

The whole South Korea turned 360 with this song

[@geddees]

Really turning out the videos this week lol. Love getting to know new groups with the both of you!

[@imirp4281]

aespa's story is fun. I really want you guys to follow their stories. While at first it may seem a little difficult to understand. But trust me, it's awesome! It's amazing, it's the future. Which I think makes aespa very attractive. They have something new to excite and excite the audience.

[@catnoodles]

that switch up is what really made it popular

[@neowaffle]

æspa dictionary~~ Abilities/Powers: Karina💙- Rocket Puncher Giselle🌙- Xenoglossy (and control the light {?}) NingNing🦋- E.D Hacker Winter⭐️- Armamenter Avatar names: æ-Karina, æ-Giselle, æ-NingNing & æ-Winter Vocabulary: 1. æ - an another self in a virtual world who thinks and lives in its own way. even though humans are sometimes unaware of their own æ, there are cases when they interact. 2. ænergy - aespa’s energy potential. 3. black mamba - an existence who interferes with SYNK between humans and æ. 4. ether - a subconscious world. 5. FLAT - a world where æ live. 6. KOSMO - a transcendent space beyond KWANGYA not even aespa have yet reached. 7. KWANGYA - an undefined, irregular, amorphous and infinite realm past FLAT which was created from ether. 8. MY - the most precious friends from KWANGYA. 9. nævis - a mysterious being who acts as a reliable guide supporting aespa and æ. 10. P.O.S (port of soul) - an energy which connects FLAT with the real world. before æ was well known, traces of P.O.S were considered sinkholes. it hasn’t been yet revealed what opens it. 11. REKALL - a phenomenon of æ ascending the real world. 12. SYNK - a connection between humans and æ. the more thoughts and feelings are shared, the higher the SYNK level goes. when it is at its peak, æ are able to REKALL. 13. SYNK DIVE - a state in which humans and æ’s consciousnesses are synchronized. 14. SYNK OUT - a situation when SYNK between humans and æ gets cut off by force. 15. REAL WORLD - The real world (😆literally) 16. additionally: hallucination quest & KOSMOzen

[@mairaleao]

I remember the first time I watched this MV, I was so jarred by all the change ups in the song and the way it didn't make any sense. Then I caught myself coming back again and again and enjoying more every time.. I was so enthralled by their whole concept and lore and just like that I became a MY without even noticing 😅

[@midnightmirror4518]

This song opened the korean GP to the 4th gen! Next Level will remain ICONIC in kpop history! 🙌

[@iCarma95]

Next level is just an ICON of this generation! Love it lots!

[@YoshiPotter88]

OH MY GOSH YES- I love this song so much it's not my favorite personally but again I love it, but dude the world is going crazy because when it came out it was really hated and now it's one of the most loved (it's definitely a grower) but yes this song is the definition of OVERWHELMING! It's overwhelming but amazing also y'all at 3:08 this had me dying because that is nothing compared to the "Beat drop" I also just have to say Ningning with the red hair is LETHAL that was not necessary, Winter with that Yeah high note had me dead, and then Giselle and Karina rapping was just everything! Anyways I can't wait for you guys to react to more Aespa such as more Music Videos, B - Sides, Live Performances, Covers, Dance Practices, Moments, and of course Ships- I can't wait for more Content from you guys and I hope that you both are doing well and staying safe and healthy! P.S. If you ever need any good Videos I could totally help you out if you need it, also I love your shirt Kess- and this song kind of gives me Space Jam feels!

[@fredflint8399]

They are Synk Divers into an AI world and Naevis is a AI helper that helps them in their fight against Black Mamba.

[@daineaprilsalve6153]

Your reactions are always jn SYNK idunno how you do it, I'm going to subscribe now

[@kelxkuan]

Everyone thought this song would be a flop due to the amount of switch up but few days later, EVERY ONE was singing it and doing the dance 😆 It was banned for the exams and the kpop industry collectively thought it would win SOTY. It felt like it became a staple-iconic-kpop song like how you’d think of SJ’s Sorry Sorry or SNSD’s Gee 🤍

[@StanleyKuo184]

It's the Change-Up that shook the industry lol. Everybody was taken aback by it when the song came out, but that's what made the song so successful and popular.

[@chai8058]

Their white outfits was shown on a museum after the success of the song 😂😂😂

[@Viini28]

1. Black Mamba 2. SM Culture Universe EP.1 "Black Mamba" 3. Next Level 4. Savage 5. SM Culture Universe EP.2 "Next Level" 6. Girls 7. SM Culture Universe EP.3 "Girls" (Don’t you know I’m a Savage?) 8. Welcome To MY World (Feat. nævis)'

[@markkostecki4558]

Next Level made my top 10 that year mainly because they were like what this song was just 2 songs loll

[@saprobinsyangbenguet2796]

Oh you should've seen the legendary photo teasers on this too. Those photos are so good.

[@kennylee9959]

These 2 girls are chaos now by 3 times switch tempo 🤣

[@quinton3199]

Can't wait to see you're reaction to the official release an music video because Aespa always evolving

[@oooipp-j9l]

Aespa dream come true ,cochella It's pretty good too!

[@juanfbi99]

There is a 1-3 mini episode movie, the mini movie will explain some lore of them.

[@nrrrsyyy7750]

This song bring me into aespa till now❤

[@yamatoofredania9829]

Once you guys watch the SMCU episodes, you guys will understand the ae concept, naevis, and who the villain is (black mamba)

[@Kyungsooya15]

Aespa's songs have storyline like they against villain called "black mamba" from "black mamba"->"next level"- >"savage" -> and "girls" is the last episode of this black mamba story.. you should watch them!! Can't wait to see your next reaction videos

[@hayralouro]

can't believe this is happening. PLEASE react to the lore episodes and post it here (at least the highlights) I can't wait to see that

[@colby_247]

still the best aespa song in my opinion.

[@oliverkentarcher1243]

This song so Unique and cool

[@ian4902]

aespa concept is so interesting for me and their song is so good. LOVE UR REACTOS

[@justhairr]

can't wait untill they get hooked at SM artist and realized each of their role and worlds

[@22zooley]

Hahaha that was literally me one year ago 😂 watching all their videos, now please react to Savage, also react to their live performances, lmao

[@viktoria5725]

Next level was a HUGE hit in korea and even won song of the year! Even tho it’s very unique!

[@z_hange]

Han's right, among all the kpop groups aespa's the group that actually takes their concept very seriously because they have a storyline they follow in all of their comebacks and it's their entire identity. Think of them as characters from a show or a comic, but it's like a musical. You will definitely understand the story and their background after watching the first episode of SMCU. I'm really excited to see you react to it.

[@Daisy-rt7pb]

?? They’re definitely NOT the only group to take their concept seriously. You’re completely disregarding every other group that has a strong concept. Yes, Aespa has an amazing concept and I love it. It is very unique to them. But again, they’re not the only ones to take it seriously.

[@z_hange]

@@Daisy-rt7pb In my comment I mentioned the storyline that is seen in their songs and comebacks in general. I cannot think of a group other than aespa whose storyline is seen in every comeback they've ever done and is seen in their MVs, their lyrics, and even have 'mini films' about it. They created an entire universe for it, they released a list of words used in that universe, etc. No other group does it to this extent and that was the point I'm making. Hence the "very". If there is another group like aespa with this much worldbuilding surrounding their concept, I'd be happy to learn about them

[@Daisy-rt7pb]

@@z_hange just because you haven’t seen a group do it, doesn’t mean that they haven’t. take ateez for example. every single one of their videos and lyrics have something to do with their lore. They’ve had a series where at the end of each video it talks about a members backstory which has to do with LORE. They’ve showed us so much of it but it hasn’t even scratched the surface of what they’ll release in the future. There is much more I can talk about in regards to their lore but i wont as this video isn’t about them. And this is not me crapping on aespa. Their lore IS amazing. But you can’t say that they’re the only one that has that.

[@Daisy-rt7pb]

I’m sorry of this comes of as hostile btw. I didn’t mean for that. It just sucks when people look at their group as the ones who do everything BEST when other groups work very hard with this stuff as well..

[@z_hange]

@@Daisy-rt7pb I've offended you and I apologize, I do know ATEEZ, I have watched their MVs and know the storyline they put out and still stand by what I said about aespa. But just because I think that about aespa, doesn't mean I'm looking down on other groups and their lore. EXO's, Loona's, etc, I know them and I like them. It's not about "being the best" it's more me being excited that there's a group that does lore like this that it's already almost a show.

[@brunops2009]

My story with this song was that the first time I heard it I hated it.. Then a few weeks passed and I suddenly started singing "I'm on the next level" and today this song has become a masterpiece for me.

[@paintparamore]

Can’t wait for you to listen/watch Savage and Girls!!!

[@Whotheheckareyou]

when they said switch up in the second verse, i just know you'll be crazy with the switch up BEAT DROP 😭😭

[@wendelserafina821]

NEXT LEVEL is KPOP Bohemian Rapsody

[@xt9885]

love this song so much

[@taengoonim]

Once you get it's much more cooler to listen, you'll realize there are transitions that it wasn't so abrupt after all or maybe that's just me hehehe

[@sepheraaaa]

U shoud really watch all eps of SMCU to understand hahhahaa before reacting to Savage. U can also look up some fan theories and definition of terminologies online to understand better.

[@tnlkb6115]

Congratulations, you have a new subscriber

[@husnulkhatimah6285]

i understand what you feel hahahaha

[@Gagan__L1485]

This song was also played in resident evil series ❤ gurls if you are confuse before beat drop they were in real world but after that they went to kwangya when they said Naevis calling and meet their ae then they return to real world again 😂

[@uc6758]

We all were confused when Next Level released back then.. But then it became a GIGA HIT in SK likeeee HUGEEEEEEEE even gave em DAESANG !! (The first one for the 4th gen group) and open the door for more achievement

[@astrada9554]

I highly recommend watching the SMCU episodes 1 & 2 before Girls MV so you know what’s going on. Also the snake you keep seeing in the vids is Black Mamba, the villain in this story. And the animated versions you get glimpses of in the vids are the member’s æ’s(AI counterparts). But all of that is explained in the SMCU eps.

[@wiee-zn1ob]

I love all your reactions 🙈

[@sipusy]

You guys can check the story line of aespa's song,it's always based on their concept, reality and virtual,

[@sipusy]

SMCU episode 1-3

[@HPFan4Life81]

The oooh weee is actually part of the instramental

[@Mike-p7u1j]

You gotta watch the episode to understand aespa world😮

[@iambarryallen]

Hell yeahh Aespa is legendary

[@riskiarianti4268]

Maybe you must to read aespa's dictionary for this theory MV.. xD

[@Short_Round1999]

This is a remake of a song from Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw of the same name, but with that classic aespa flare added to it. I recommend listening to the original to see how similar they are

[@snehasaha0854]

Next Level is daughter of Girls Generation "I got a boy'

[@hayralouro]

just to let y'all know this song is a remake! the next level original song is from the fast and furious original soundtrack, they re-made it, added the kpop sauce and it became candidate for soty the year it was released with the iconic hand movement choreography going viral EVERYWHERE in korea and in the kpop community.

[@sonstice]

my fav reactors reacting to one of my ults omg

[@raccoonsalamander4646]

I love thow this song is 6 song in 1 and you girls in shock make me laugh, love the honest reaction. Best aespa react so far

[@aregeegee2723]

When this song release everyone was meh... then they got their first Song of the yeat award that year without 0 winning on music show.. insane right

[@chai8058]

Next Level is them going to KWANGYA where their aes/AI lives to defeat BM. Their SMCU episode 2 talks about it. It's soo beautiful 🤩

[@cortsport]

Let me tell you how freakin DIVISIVE this song was when it came out lol. It definitely pushes boundaries in terms of typical kpop music structure (which I personally love). But it wound up being a complete smash hit in the end!

[@poisonouskevin]

ME NEED A SOMI DEEP DIVE SO BADDDDD, like somi is almost friends with every idol in the industry and is besties with giselle, blackpink , and the twice girls !! she first started in a survival show and debuted in IOI which later had to disband but is now under the Black Label, a subsidiary of YG Entertainment. I just know you both will love somi, she embodies confidence and emotions, she has an Mv for her first single "Birthday" and also has multiple mvs for "Dumb Dumb" "XOXO" "Anymore " and "What you Waiting For"

[@aesvuh]

you guys wil understand the lore soooo much better when you watch the smcu episodes!!

[@azzahra5942]

only if you guys could notice the lyrics "we against the villain, what's the name? Black Mamba" that's kinda explain the background story of them

[@mattlandsman7769]

I LOVED this reaction such a bop!! I hope you guys one day check out Chung Ha you guys would be OBSESSED

[@arenok2218]

some of thier song name: savage girls life's to short forever hold on tigh and all b side.

[@z_hange]

I'm not sure in what order you'll be watching them if it's title tracks first then the SMCU episodes, but if it helps, they were released in order like this: -Black Mamba MV -SMCU Episode 1: Black Mamba -Next Level MV -Savage MV -SMCU Episode 2: Next Level -Girls MV -SMCU Episode 3: Girls (Don't You Know I'm a Savage?)

[@DakshSanghani]

Bro there all songs are commected😮

[@serviana5416]

U should watch savage 🔥

[@KY-jd1nl]

Lol loved the reaction! Yeah aespa's from SM Entertainment, which is easily the most experimental K-pop company (and by far my fav). They take huge risks with their sound and concept, and imo, more often than not it pays off. Honest to god they shaped my music tastes so much to the point where I find a lot of "non-weird" songs boring now :/ Anyway looking forward to your deep dive! and tbh I wouldn't get caught up in the lyrics of the MV. It's pretty impossible to understand on its own (gotta watch their lore stuff).

[@HPFan4Life81]

It's there ae which is made the stuff they posted online

[@catlin3385]

Winrina popular on youtube

[@kr0210]

I highly recommend watching the SMCU episodes first before reacting to savage and girls because those 2 songs are very lore heavy too and I feel like those would clear up things that were confusing here, in black mamba, and also the change up in welcome to my world.

[@QueziaPereira-ef8dn]

yasssssss! aespa is the best right??? 🥰