Dance Mentor Reacts To NCT 2018 엔시티 2018 'Black on Black' MV Performance Ver. + Dance Practice

Reacted to NCT 2018's full group collaboration performance. Strength in numbers here, baby! 🔥🔥
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#nct2018blackonblack #nct2018dancepractice #nct2018reaction

[@kimjuni5537]

Ten Jisung best dancer of NCT

[@fluffyuniverse26]

I live for Ten's dance break

[@DonKawaii1]

We'll definitely get to Resonance! =D

[@smloverme1512]

@@DonKawaii1 please react to behind the scene their dance practice too, because u can learn their character and u can watch how their training for that's resonate song... I give u link : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYi7hmB9rtaMo5o please react this 🙏

[@neverbetray218]

Ten always gets the solo because he is the best dancer in NCT.

[@emilia5558]

The one in the center at 2:40 is the youngest he was only 16 at the time

[@DonKawaii1]

=X makin people feel old now haha

[@drenkard]

Never thought about why I enjoyed those “breathing” parts so much. Thanks for letting me know why!

[@DonKawaii1]

That makes me happy! Thanks for watching!

[@yaelfica]

This didn't do much for me at the beginning so I only watched Ten's solo lol Now it kinda grew on me so I enjoy the whole performance but I prefer the live presentations. Those are more engaging imo Thanks for the reaction

[@AishaKyes]

So true, there's that one performance where they have backup dancers and elevated platforms. And they're climbing those instead of on top of each other during Lucas' rap and Ten's solo dance, it's crazy! The power Ten has during his solo with that background of stacked up dancers is just insane

[@yaelfica]

@@AishaKyes SBS Gayo Daejun 2018 if I'm not mistaken. And yes I agree

[@cthgmbr3205]

@@yaelfica and here is the behind the scene of this dance practice performance. For me, this video is legendary because of the dance instructor ! ^^ kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5rPfpuwq7t1qpY

[@ariasinistra]

WATCH OUT FOR PARK JISUNG

[@adudu1317]

Thank you very much for analyzing 'black on black'. I'm very enthusiastic. You also have to react to NCT 'RESONANCE' with 23 members because of the addition of new members in NCT :D

[@DonKawaii1]

I definitely will! Thanks for watching!

[@sky4730]

I still cant get over what Yuta did on his cap. Lol

[@kyliekatekayediaries6580]

Fun fact: do you know NCT 127's first concert, Neo City, have a jungle gym section.....just saying cuz you really like mentioning jungle gym...they have a whole section on the concert playing in the jungle gym. Check it out.

[@DonKawaii1]

Sounds interesting!

[@nurjihaninayah1463]

Yess this is an amazing concept and suit to 127 boys

[@kyliekatekayediaries6580]

@@DonKawaii1 would love to see your reaction tho, if you can hahahahahahahahahaha

[@H_armiger]

@@DonKawaii1 Here is one of NCT 127's performances on the jungle gym kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpPOh2Z3bK2erdE

[@H_armiger]

@@DonKawaii1 They also used a moving platform, like here with Wakey-wakey (the very end) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6WQaWqomtido5Y

[@karides6755]

I am so happy that you upload videos this often, i always wait for your videos thank you!!

[@DonKawaii1]

You're so welcome! Glad you are enjoying them! =)

[@AishaKyes]

I hate the boom arm cameras too lol, it always makes such a weird and artificial viewing experience. The growls in the back, the laying part and the formation during Lucas' rap are amazing, it feels like there's an actual tiger on stage. And when they hop down but only Taeyong stays, you can really feel his presence throughout the whole performance. Our Ten has both solos in 2018 and 2020 and I love it, a well-deserved position! I'm sure you're gonna like Resonance formation more (even though they split into mini-groups). There is no awkward "backline" anymore. It felt so weird for me in BoB too but oh well, it's hard to choreograph I'm sure. 2018 is choreographed by Testa but in 2020 you see Ryu.D's work, which I absolutely love. That man did wonders for NCT since their debut. Resonance (NCT 2020 project) is quite different compared to BoB. Since they basically did a mash-up from a few of their latest songs together with the new "Raise The Roof" track. Sadly there is no dance practice to it, only a few live performances from award shows and such + official MV, but it shows the formation pretty well! Can't wait for Resonance 😊

[@DonKawaii1]

Thanks for the comment! And I can't wait for Resonance too! =D

[@emmastanley425]

@@DonKawaii1 There is a Behind the scenes dance practice where they are learning and practicing it, but it doesn’t show the whole dance and has a lot of side stuff of them goofing around same goes for the behind the scenes for making the MV, but you do get to see different parts of the dancing up close

[@ariasinistra]

Daaamn I’m here so early I haven’t even started the video yet this is gonna be soooo good

[@DonKawaii1]

💙

[@rebeckaroy6790]

So cool to hear your thoughts on this. Yup, my favourite parts of this piece are some that you mentioned too, the breathing beast of a group at the beginning, the floor work during Mark's rap, the pyramid formation etc I agree that this choreo looks a bit detached in some ways. As was mentioned by someone else, this was first performed live at MAMA in 2016 as part of a dance collab stage (you can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmOph5SEjrN3rLc MAMA is pretty strict about strikes but just for your own fun and it is interesting to compare) NCT was a smaller group who had just debuted then and it was also a shorter track, about a minute and a half. They expanded it for the 2018 project and many of the members didn't get a "stand out part" which made fans angry (kpop fandom is *deeply* personality based). I think because it was adapted from a smaller group, integrating all 18 members at the time, especially on the short time scales they are often working with made it feel little less cohesive. Yup, there wasn't a 2019 collab project/album. I think there were many reasons for this and I also think it's a good thing. Doing them too often would lessen the impact plus it would put a LOT of pressure on already packed schedules. WayV had debuted that year and it gave them time to establish themselves and work on their own albums. Taeyong, Mark, Ten and Lucas all debuted with SuperM that year as well. Then there was the political tension between China and South Korea over the last few years that meant if WayV wanted to promote in China they couldn't mention their connection to SM, NCT or any Korean culture. Thankfully this has eased enough that 2020 collabs could happen (and hopefully Lay can do a comeback with EXO soon) They changed their approach for the 2020 project and made their big group performance, called Resonance, a medley of 3 singles from the album interspersed with another track remixed. I am pretty sure this was to make sure that more members got a stand out moment which I imagine is nearly impossible to do in one track with 23 current members. And with both BoB and Resonance, I definitely prefer the live stages to the MVs. These kinds of pieces are not really songs to just listen to, they are designed for performance at big year end shows like MAMA or the TV music showcases every December. They have very little time to prep them, they have to put a lot of their energy into blocking them for intricate stage effect and cameras, they will perform them a few times and then they split back up into their own touring and performance schedules. But NCT really do have impact because there is no other group trying to do what they are doing, expanding to multiple subunits and then coming together on massive projects from time to time. It's unique, a little challenging for the general public to understand, and I imagine it's a nightmare to try and schedule sometimes. I think it's amazing that they are doing it though, and they are still expanding, working their asses off to put out amazing music and performance. So I had a few questions for you: What do you have to do differently when you are choreographing for 5 or 7 people vs 18? What are the challenges in choreographing a piece for 18 or 23 performers when you know the fandom will be angry if you don't showcase all of them? I have often wondered to what extent the passionate fandoms of kpop culture (which pay hyperattention to how much screentime/lines/focus each member gets) influence how songs and choreographies are constructed...

[@NeoBlue93]

I totally understand and agree with you. Just as a fun fact, this choreo has been through some changes, the first time they performed BOB was at the MAMAs in 2016 and Jisung was leading everyone in that V shape formation at the age of 14!!! So chewing gum Jisung leading everyone haha. With the 2018 version I had mixed feelings, I felt like there was a lot going on but at the same time, I felt like something was missing and I think is because the boys were still learning and young plus, let's be honest the synchronization was bad. And yes in 2019 we didn't have a group project, SM said 2019 never happened lol. Just so you know for the NCT 2020 era Jisung was (and still is) injured so he couldn't participate in any of his unit's choreos (Work It, Déjà Vu, and Resonance). And unfortunately, they don't have a dance practice video like the once we are used to, they only have like a little one with just them having fun and practicing so I recommend you watch one of the live performances maybe the one from MAMA or the KBS gayo also in the KBS K-Choreo you can see all the members, the formations, etc. Last fun fact, the performance for Resonance also changed a little bit, the one from MAMA has the "original" choreo but you will get a strike if you put it here and the one at KBS has the "different" choreo but I don't know if you'll get a strike or not so be careful. Sorry for the long af comment I just feel like with NCT there's a lot of explanation to do😅.

[@DonKawaii1]

I will be wary about the MAMA performances. But no worries, I appreciate the insight always. Thank you. =)

[@rebeckaroy6790]

I am glad that someone mentioned that the original Black on Black choreo was done in 2016 at the MAMAs as part of a dance stage. NCT didn't have as many members then and when they expanded it to fit the larger cast it felt a little awkward and it didn't showcase all the new members so fans were angry about some of their favs being relegated to "back up dancers". But I don't there was the time or space to do that so they took a medley approach to the group dance in Resonance...

[@xanseviera]

I love the part when Lucas purposely towering in the middle frame,rapping, while the rest creating the Gundam formation and then when Lucas crouching.. Tadaa! surprise! hehee~ XD that's cute.

[@beatrizguerrero91]

I was anticipating this one!! ^^

[@nannoiilivingforso1033]

I appreciate how you know the details of the group before get in to the video.

[@bayalievaayturgan3886]

Favorite 💞

[@snsd_jisungmommy5305]

It will be long journey to reacting them. Have fun....

[@friend4932]

Pls react to Nct resonance, where 23 members involved like this nct2018

[@sky4730]

I kind of agree to your observation too. There were parts there that i really love there were parts that are just okay. I like Resonance better it doesn't have much camera boom and you can see the performance better. Choreography's better too.

[@drenkard]

There wasn’t a collaboration in 2019. Just 2018 and 2020.

[@mysun_fullshine6001]

That MV... It has a lot of dance content, I know you, as a dance mentor has hard, maybe... to see and express what your see, and of course appreciate how what they're doing. I love your reaction, I know or just what I see you were in love with them. Sometimes no need to shout and scream to express how your feeling, but I'm not hate that kind of reaction, but yeah, there's so many thing that need to appreciate than just shout and scream but nothing on it.

[@nctzenxstraysstay1637]

Say it louder for the people in the back. The amount of hard work that goes through behind the dance practices , no one knows about it. And am really ashamed of some of the nctzens in this comment section trynna agree with a youtuber is imbecility.

[@mysun_fullshine6001]

@@nctzenxstraysstay1637 can't blame how people judging, it just opinion and personal perspective, sometimes it's needed to make level up they quality just if they're opinion have a rule. But again, many times people just say a bad words cause what they feel, without a taste, knowledge, or anything.

[@mysun_fullshine6001]

@@nctzenxstraysstay1637 so we are here, to appreciate a dance mentor who has knowledge, so what he say is based what he know. Knowledge, that we (me, and many nctzens) don't have

[@user-tk9nk3qg6g]

pls react to nct 2020 - resonance . it doesn’t have an dance practice ver but u can also watch mama 2020 of nct anyway love ur reactions !🥺

[@angelica-ux8wh]

I also had this thought with NCT2018 and NCT 2020! To be honest, I'm not the biggest fan of their huge cast performances. The boys are definitely talented dancers, but they aren't the best, per say, with synchronicity. The bulk of them, 127, prioritize individuality. And that works for the nine of them. But when you double that number it. doesn't look at impressive anymore. There are too many people to appreciate that individuality, and it comes off sloppy at times. Even more so, each unit has grown accustomed to the particular styles and way of presentation of their respective units, that I don't really see the cohesion I have come to expect of them as units when they are all together. I think it gets a bit worse with Resonance in 2020, because the choreography better serves smaller groups. When you get around to Resonance, I would recommend you watch their fancam of the KBS gayo and I think you will understand what I mean. While I love their dynamic choreography, I think something with more harsh lines, visible levels, and a more staccato rhythm would have suited them way better.

[@DonKawaii1]

You're probably right about the cohesion. And it was most likely their first time together to collaborate as a full cast, but meshing different vibes coming from each subunit would definitely be a challenge.

[@lilyrose0116]

I agree with many of the things you said. You can see the parts that they've performed before (i.e. 2016 performance with Jisung in the center) were well synchronized compared to the newer parts. But NCT in general does like to highlight individual styles which can disrupt the flow of the performance. Now, this is where we do not know if the choreographer meant it to be so. For example, Kick It emphasized individual style for each member. So there is a possibility that parts in NCT2018 & Resonance that might look less cohesive was where the choreographer ask for less synchronization and more individualized movements.

[@H_armiger]

I don't think it's the problem of different styles or inability to synchronise (which is not true: rookies's dance practices, Dream's choreos, t7s). It's the time limit. Each new dance gets just a few days for practice, and then the boys are off to shoot an MV. During Resonance the members almost collided here and there due to lack of time to smooth out the smaller details.