DPR IAN - So Beautiful & No Blueberries (ft. DPR LIVE, CL) M/V REACTION | DG REACTS

[@DGReacts]

Hey guys, it's a been a while since we discovered DPR IAN on the channel, thought I should check him out again because I REALLY enjoyed the MIITO Movie :) As always, these are just my thoughts and interpretation of the MVs, I got a little bit of help by doing a bit of research mid-reaction, just because of the subject matter and wanting to be on the right track with my thoughts :)

[@mirjarko]

Hey, CL has a video “5 stars” and DPR Ian appears on it (he doesn’t sign) and it is “linked” to So Beautiful. At leas in scenarios talking. She appears there with the same coat and it’s the same living room etc.

[@nnd00112]

He's an incomparable musician

[@thespianoge]

Hey there! Friendly neighborhood person with bipolar disorder here! I’m so glad you reacted to more DPR Ian. He’s a phenomenal artist and he’s worthy of all the love. And you’ve given the most thoughtful and nuanced reactions to these songs I’ve seen. Thank you so much for your respect and sensitivity to these themes. When I first discovered Ian, I was so shocked when I saw myself in his work. Like, so much. Like he had depicted some of my feelings in the most accurate and visceral way I’ve ever seen portrayed. Someone who has BEEN there. Because I’m always into deep dives, as I looked him up, I learned about his Bipolar diagnosis. Welp, damn. That explained it. Of course, everyone with Bipolar Disorder has different symptoms and severities, but he hit the nail on the head with this one. He showed the oppressive, disorienting, despairing, electrifying, spinning feelings and provokes such a visceral experience that I’ve never seen depicted before, ANYWHERE. In any medium. As for No Blueberries, I think you were on to something with the dislike/avoidance of taking Valium. He’s spoken about how his Bipolar 1 is the type that gives him manic episodes in which he has the energy and inspiration to do a lot of his work. Even though it can be self destructive (he tries to stay off social media during manic episodes and gets tattoos he didn’t mean to) it’s fun, it’s pleasurable, and you feel invincible. Of course you want to stay that way, at the expense of parts of your life (like relationships). So perhaps this song is in part about not wanting to take “downers” like Valium because it takes him to a place he doesn’t want to be emotionally. Your analyses were great and I don’t really have anything to add except I, too, have never heard of Valium as blueberries. Maybe it’s a street name or something? I’m too old and boring to know.

[@sigalbendavid6220]

thank you for sharing

[@thespianoge]

@@sigalbendavid6220 thank you for reading!

[@andreeagr]

Christian for me is the definition of a full artist, using his life experiences to create art that it's this beautiful! The entire dpr crew is so talented, please check out dpr live when you have some time, it's really worth it! much love as always! ♡

[@moxiesoxie9374]

As I’m literally sitting here prepping lunch with blueberries as part of my fruit. Part of mental illness is also not wanting to take your meds, sometimes you start to feel better because of your meds and think you ARE better so you don’t think you need them. Sometimes you start to just for some reason resent the medication you take, so “no blueberries” can also be that. He likes when he doesn’t have to take it, he hates taking it which is why it’s represented as a monster, if you were to look at blueberries meaning his anxiety medication.

[@thespianoge]

I had this exact same theory! He’s spoken about being someone who experiences extreme manic episodes in which he can be super productive and does his best work. But he’s acknowledged that it is also self destructive for him in other ways. But that high makes it hard for him to want to come down.

[@jomills4103]

The term genius is thrown around way too much but DPR Ian really is extraordinary - his creativity & artistry is just off the scale. Both of his solo albums are on constant repeat for me x

[@thespianoge]

I second this. His vision is so clear and cohesive and visceral. His music is so full and often orchestral, his voice is so unique, etc etc etc. Everyone needs to know about him!

[@fifilalo4405]

The artistry he brings makes me fall in love with his music

[@elizabethscott7660]

It's impossible to express the inner landscape of bipolar, but his genius achieves the impossible. As a fellow Aussie I have to concede that his move to South Korea was the best thing for his growth and development as an artist. We miss out on having him live but the world is gifted with his brilliance. People without disorder probably didn't notice him standing in front of the ORDER sign, then step aside. He brilliantly visually showed the swings from order to disorder. Those with disorder see the many complex layers and subtle meanings in his videos. I don't like blueberries with my icecream either.

[@andiemartian]

There’s no one doing anything like DPR crew, they’re amazing, and all of them have something to prove in different aspects. It’s insane how talented they are and on their own! Hopefully you can check out Live’s music too. He’s my favorite, his vibe is something else haha but all of them are great! ✨ great reaction!

[@anetasz7759]

The Astronaut in the diner is DPR LIVE! He has many references to astronaut in his own music videos. You can watch his mv "Kiss me + Neon" that are also directed and edited by Ian. Also, I saw someone saying that they think that your friends are always there for you, so Dpr Live picking up Ian, is to help him and when they're driving in the car straight at the blueberry monster it's like your friends helping you fight with your fears. I think that might be a good interpretation of those scenes with Dpr Live

[@ankoin]

up

[@Lirolooum]

Yes ! I love all of DPR Live's songs

[@strangemage7134]

I more thought dahin was actually the villain in this story. Since he was kind of watching him in the beginning, and just happened to know the perfect time to show up and maybe is working with the monster and is why he was driving into him😅

[@oreochocolate_lavacake9960]

​@@strangemage7134I mean the Blueberries is the Valium he takes for his BPD so....

[@borahae__tot__6247]

first!! I love dpr IAN sooo much I recommend listening to "Nerves" too! oh nooo....i typed too long someone was 30 sec ahead of meeee

[@_Nami_]

I love DPR IAN. Thank you for reacting to him

[@sarac2513]

Love seeing your reactions to Dpr Ian, you really dive deep and respect the artistry! Hope to see you react to more of his stuff

[@tay4411]

This was a nice surprise:))) I wish I could watch these mvs for the first time again🫠☝️ he became one of my favorite artists last year. Extremely talented!!🙌👏

[@ikhebdieishetnietgoeddathe4057]

DPR Cream is the one who mainly does the music production but DPR Ian also takes part in it! The next songs to check out of DPR Ian are Nerves and Scaredy Cat

[@riia_08]

I was actually the one, who ate blueberries while watching this reaction)

[@alice1998wonder]

so beautiful is my most streamed song of 2022 on spotify, thats how much i love it 😂 and no blueberries is no 17

[@MQBTSarmyandStay5212]

Sometimes music doesn't feels like sad or emotional but songs and video's meanings make me cry because I want to run from my self too but I know I can't

[@tracisr]

He's so incredibly talented I love him! My favorite is Nerves!!!!! But both of these are sooo good! Especially No blueberries!

[@rowanthea2673]

No one is doing it like DPR and Ian is a genius

[@marsh2741]

I saw him live a few months ago and the show was absolutely incredible, the energy was unmatched

[@GuacyraRainbow]

DPR Ian is one of my favourite solo artists, he's complete, he's real, he shows his inner demons like no one else does... just the fact he faces his troubles in such a head-on way makes me so proud of him... thanks for all the respect you show for him and his art. I love you to bits as well, you know that. Love the way you are transparent as well. This is what I love in you the most, and your brain, and the amazing way you use it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and for respecting Ian so much... kisses, my dearest.

[@kima_95]

I might have missed it being mentioned in the sea of comments, but, just in case it wasn't, there's actually a documentary about his experience making the EP that So Beautiful and No Blueberries comes from on the DPR channel. Wouldn't mind a reaction to it, but if you're interested in hearing him talk about his creative process I would give it a watch. As well as his Zach Sang interview for more perspective on his idol life and newer works. Thanks for all the reactions thus far! 🤗

[@gunwooks]

Finally you discovered this masterpiece!

[@Stressy_JessyB]

Thank you so much for this reaction!!!! His music is absolutely genius and has helped me through alot.

[@beckyunderwood5753]

DPR Ian is amazing! I have to say Nerves is my absolute favorite, though.

[@maiconmuller8836]

I can't explain how "so beautiful" gets better and better every time you listen to it. >All< DPR material is good shit. I feel like you'd like "Gravity" and "color drive" by DPR Cream

[@ankoin]

The beginning of a story is CL song "+5Star+", then DPR IAN "So Beautiful", then "No Blueberries" and as I understand then going "Nerves".

[@snufkin6216]

Mito reminds me of a car seat headrest lyric "It should be called antidepression [...] because its not the sadness that hurts you, its the brains reaction against it"

[@moonnamu1758]

Ian es un genio. Solo un genio puede poner su mente en arte de una forma tan preciosa.

[@joodichan]

If I’m not mistaken, in mito documentary DPR Ian said that blueberry monster also represents people he doesn’t want to interact with, but can’t really get rid of.

[@joodichan]

"I just figured I'd make a song about people that you don't associate yourself with that you're not really familiar with and no matter what you do you cannot connect with them. And I associated that with blueberries"

[@MynameisThirteen]

Please check out Scaredy Cat! It's my favorite mv from the first mito album. Just as spooky but with a touch of whimsical. Also the short teaser for Welcome to the Show. It's amazing 🤗

[@zosha.]

Gosh I didn't know either about the valium being called blueberry ..... All this time listening to this song agin and again and having it stuck in my head (even tho "so beautiful" stays my favourite between the two) I just thought he was mad because someone put blueberries on his ice cream cake xD I'm glad you came back to react to DPR Ian ^^ I just presented him to my little sister yesterday so I was right in the mood :P

[@GuacyraRainbow]

now a little bit of my own experience with anxiety and depression... he represents it so well, cuz we feel suffocated and we want to fight and at the same time we don't know what to do, blueberries are so attractive but still, I do not want them on my ice cream cake either... i just try to face the demons and fight them, though suffocated... this music video, the no blueberries one, touches me so deeply... DPR is really brave...

[@ewilan24]

there is not a single dpr ian song that isn't a fucking banger tbh

[@sheFEISTY.43110]

LOVE DPR Ian so much. He really fits this grunge type concept that he's been doing lately. Amazing work.

[@ophedlay2698]

Maaan, love ur reaction . Dpr ian is such a real artist .

[@coni4kpop]

Thank you for this reaction. No blueberries is my fave song.

[@thetalantonx]

9:05 - OF COURSE YOU KNOW JUING! Will be subscribing to the Patreon too.

[@ogkpopper]

He will always will be my favorite artist, because that's what he is..

[@sigalbendavid6220]

I think the last scene comes to say that even though everything happened in his head he is still wounded, the wounds are mental

[@stayaw4ke]

this was such a good reaction! i definitely feel like you should dive deeper into ian and live, they're just different - its like a breath of fresh air sometimes

[@martu9636]

I'M SO HAPPY YOU YOU REACTED TO DPR IAN, if you could see some from dpr live that would be totally awesome too, i know you will like them. kiss me, summer thighs and legacy are some i highly recommend

[@solarspowervocalsoutdidyou8594]

Looking forward to more dpr stuff! We're lucky to have a musician like Christian who can give us quality music but movies with it too. I adore him

[@ireneserrano4570]

DPR IAN "Moodswing In To Order" was imo the best album of 2022, no kidding. You should check it out, even if it's just on your own. You will f*n LOVE IT

[@eris5567]

its so good! it was my most listened to album of last year

[@soi3592]

DPR Ian is an amazing artist hopefully you can check out DPR Live

[@cherryontop5421]

CL also cameo in DPR IAN’s so beautiful MV!

[@SlothQueenX]

And I just wanted to say I’m pretty sure from what I’ve picked up on and work Ian has talked about when he’s got the the blind eye that means the person that you’re looking at is Mito not Ian which makes so beautiful kind of even sadder because he looks really lonely. if you remember the backstory for his album that he released last year it’s the origins of how Mito got to this point. he loved his god so much but he ended up either getting betrayed or betraying him so he was cast out and now he’s trying to be the main character of something while not having anyone. That’s just my opinion I always thought mito is just very very lonely.

[@LumiEreDorama]

I adore DPR IAN`s "Nerves", you should check it too

[@starskittles1676]

we need a full album reaction coz he literally has no skip songs

[@joodichan]

9:54 as Bangchan once said, feel proud of that little demon inside you.

[@joodichan]

You can also watch this music video by CL featuring Ian. It’s their love story I guess? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJaqmYh7iMmSZ9E

[@jaywright8011]

💜

[@lizzotho]

Thanks for reaction 🤍 It will be cool if u react to DPR Live’s MVs too “Summer Tights” or “Yellow Cab” 😍 They’re great and super funny 😂❤️

[@hanayuhyki]

More DPR reactions plsss 🤌🤌🤌

[@minminj7947]

Love your reaction ❤ Ian’s works are amazing, he’s truly an artist. Would love to see you react to scaredy cat if it’s possible.

[@cherryontop5421]

please react to CL’s ep ‘In The Name of Love’ and debut album ‘ALPHA’ released in October 2021

[@wevusqa1]

You should check out Nerves and Scardy Cat

[@rameesvod]

Just found your reaction to DPR Ian So Beautiful, you should react to CL 5 Star as well; consider it a missing piece, I guess lol. Both CL and DPR Ian said back then, during live, that there's a connection between these two MVs. I found DPR Ian through CL. Let me know your thoughts on it. Much

[@joodichan]

Omg omg omg omg

[@joodichan]

It’s time for scaredy cat and nerves ^_^

[@ikhebdieishetnietgoeddathe4057]

And Welcome to the Show!

[@moonlightbae2879]

please react to dpr live too!

[@sabrinakadirova7084]

Can you also react to DprLive?

[@yurikwon9001]

Reaction JUSTHIS killing verse pls🙏🙏🙏