Dance Mentor Reacts To NCT 127 'Chain' MV + Dance Practice

Just reacted to NCT 127's Chain MV and Dance Practice videos. They tried to pull a fast one on me with the litefeet! This is lightweight, a silent killer of a song.
Let me know what you want me to watch! Or better yet, suggest another type of content I should make that could help you learn more about dance! Whether you're an aspiring dancer, training to be a K-Pop idol, or just want to appreciate the art of dance-
I want to share my knowledge with YOU.
Hope ya'll enjoy this video!
Quick about me:
My real name is Tad, but DonKawaii/Don was simply an IGN name I created playing FF14 online, so I kinda just rolled with it. Lol. I am also a teacher, and I teach people dance. And normally, I teach my students dance through sharing my own choreography, giving people drills or exercises to build foundation and technique. and I've been dancing for 15 years mainly growing up through Hip Hop dance culture, but my foundation also includes minor areas in ballet, jazz, and tap. And how I got into K-Pop was because the main three groups, Wonder Girls, Big Bang, and SNSD. That followed with korean dramas, variety shows, and the rest is history.
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[@bellavadillo2089]

You know an NCT bridge is about to be iconic when 4 seasons unit (Haechan,Jaehyun, Doyoung, and Taeil) starts singing

[@nthapa2640]

When haechan entered sm, he was called child progidy. Man got all idol qualities. Haechan ACE. maybe u can watch haechan dance compilations on ur free time

[@DonKawaii1]

I might do that!

[@lilyrose0116]

Other members have even mentioned how Haechan was better than Mark at rapping during their trainee days. Can you imagine if Mark continued with singing and Haechan with rapping?

[@matildan.9241]

@@DonKawaii1 please do! 😊

[@shou_191]

Welcome to 127’s most intricate but also really weird yet pleasing choreos 😂 just wait until you see wakey wakey

[@Pondyzrytte]

Yes. Taeil, Doyoung and Jaehyun were the original main vocal trinity. They even have a song together called Timeless. Then Haechan joined the squad and we have 4 main vocals right now.

[@justazy597]

Yes these three debuted with WITHOUT U at the same time with 7th Sense. But so happy Haechan could join now. NCT has a strong vocal line, no joke.

[@rebeckaroy6790]

This song is one of their Japanese releases so when TY goes off so fast (and dances at the same time) he's doing it in a language he doesn't speak lots. Oh yeah, Haechan has confidence for days. He also picks up choreo incredibly quickly and knows the dances of so many other artists, he can beat any of his team in a dance cover battle

[@DonKawaii1]

Sounds like he's got great retention!

[@Yoru15127]

This is one of the many reasons why I became a Sunflower and Haechan became the reason I started listening to NCT in the first place and he became my Bias. I regret nothing😌😌😌

[@wallacenehemiah7283]

i dont mean to be so offtopic but does any of you know a method to log back into an Instagram account? I somehow lost the login password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me

[@sky4730]

Fact: Haechan has background in ballet

[@DonKawaii1]

Whoa I did not know that. I think that explains his slight elegance within his movements. Pretty cool!

[@nctreve4100]

@@DonKawaii1 He also did some jazz and contemporary. :)

[@Inuinoo]

Haechan really shines here..

[@lilyrose0116]

He really does! I was also shock when I found out he does the higher note during Taeil's high note. He's so talented

[@melodycalleja1432]

@@lilyrose0116 OMG. So that's Haechan. I thought it was also Taeil. Now that you've mentioned it, it sounded really like Haechan. He's really one of NCT's backbone in background vocals.

[@lilyrose0116]

@@melodycalleja1432 Yes! It's Haechan! After I found out, I listened to the hidden vocals videos of their songs and he's literally always singing the background vocals.

[@melodycalleja1432]

@@lilyrose0116 actually one of the main reasons why Haechan is my ult bias is because of his background vocals. Lol. I just love it so much. I have such high respect for people who does the background vocals. They make the song sound so much better

[@lilyrose0116]

@@melodycalleja1432 Oh same here! I love his voice so much. And he's also a great dancer and entertainer. He's so well-rounded.

[@luvrwrld5396]

Haechan is now actually my favorite dancer in NCT. 2018 (Around this time) is when he really started improving in his dancing, to the point where host thought he joined the company specially for being a main dancer and a lot of the members have called him the best in the group, to me personally it's usually Taeyong or Haechan but as time went on Haechan really took the cake for me and I think you really start to see that later on as they started giving him more prominent parts in choreo. Very amazing and he has a lot of stage presence so it's no surprise you noticed the confidence in this dance practice, the choreographer rino nakasone actually took a huge liking to him and gave him that center part at the end which I think was his first major moment in a 127 choreo!

[@DonKawaii1]

NIceee. Rino is an OG in my book. So that's a huge praise!

[@melodycalleja1432]

Rino even called him a "genius idol performer"

[@melanietellez12]

Haechan fancams are the best.

[@camille6423]

chain is actually my favorite nct title track of all time. there is just something about it that is cool, beautiful, and satisfying about it at the same time. i must love the 'noise' and the hype so much. it shows all of nct 127's strengths in vocals, rap, and dance. basically just a powerful song no matter how much you think about it.

[@DonKawaii1]

I agree, I'd say this is one of their most powerful songs yet and kinda has that vibe!

[@mindingmybiscuits9540]

The added effect of the 3 are Mark, Taeyong, and Jaehyun. I feel like Jaehyun is so underrated by most people, yeah he's a visual but his vocals are on point and he dances really well. Let's keep going on this journey!!

[@DonKawaii1]

I'd say he's my favorite vocalist in the group so far. But yes, we're continuing this journey! =)

[@kimmallari__]

It's 1:30am in my country but it's NCT so...

[@DonKawaii1]

Haha, I scheduled it on the wrong day, so I woke up and changed it just now.

[@neocrackcity]

same here

[@misfitnicss]

wait til u see nct’s (as a whole) maknae, hes a dance machine especially in popping and locking

[@nurjihaninayah1463]

Same thoughts of how nct's choreography give a member time to shine and space to each other

[@linncr2331]

15:06 when you talk about that hip-thrusting move. I think I heard that they are supposed to look like chains dangling in wind or such because of the song title Chain. Then, when Taeyong is resting his arms on to Mark and Jaehyun (when you talked about trusting each other) they are connected like a "chain reaction". Anyhow, nice reaction!

[@DonKawaii1]

I would have never guessed it that way. Haha, that's interesting though.

[@annay6249]

Yes! they sing in Japanese in both MV and practice video.

[@tatendatombe1529]

I'm so glad you were vibing to the song because I absolutely love this song

[@emilia5558]

It’s a Japanese song

[@kimmallari__]

Be careful in reacting to Japanese releases. They tend to get blocked bec their copyright thing is kinda complicated

[@haechanlove6563]

Haechan ace

[@MrsNiaboo2000]

Chain is their messiest choreo but I love it.

[@lilyrose0116]

There's something special with the choreography for Chain, Wakey Wakey, and Kitchen Beat.

[@pauljack2267]

No. There is wakey wakey🤪😂💓

[@sophiam.krager3815]

This song is definatly in my top 5. it's one of the nct Songs i've listened to that I just cant get over. It's fünf listening to it.

[@AuiBellalista]

I’m happy to see someone like the sweet and lively vibe songs from NCT 127 because they mostly are well known from aggressive vibes but in fact they have a lot middle-tempo bright songs like 0 Mile, Highway to Heaven, Welcome to My Playground, Elevator (127F)... Try listen to them, I think you’ll love them like I do.

[@DonKawaii1]

For sure! Thank you for the suggestions! =)

[@depressed_firefly]

10:04 are Mark and Jaehyun

[@hinata1386]

The are so freaking talented. Like they just keep blowing my mind.

[@drenkard]

Thanks for sharing the names of some of those moves! I always love their attitude and their vocal bridges too.

[@DonKawaii1]

For sure! And they have a good diverse range in rappers and vocalists!

[@kiwi5545]

Loved your reaction! I think u might like Simon says but NCT 127 too 😁 also Chain is a Japanese song

[@DonKawaii1]

Thank you! And we'll definitely get to Simon Says!

[@kpoppergirl6235]

Mark and Jaehyun owned this song for me .Ty and Yuta too .My favs .

[@ash-fe4jh]

Finallyyyyyyyyy Edit: just finished watching it. i agree with your comment about jaehyun then doyoung then taeil is2g thats how i felt whenever i hear them too

[@beefwonton08]

The most beautiful song bridge I ever heard! Gives me goosebumps every single time!! NCT rules!

[@shou_191]

Hi I wanted to say the the NCT guide - hyung line is pretty on point and more recent if you want to learn more about each members !

[@whirlywinds]

yess chain is such MMMM

[@scarletlunarosa]

10:09 Taeyong is leaning on Mark and Jaehyun

[@rose-ps8de]

if u are interested to see their recording behind, they actually have recording diary for 2018 projects (the songs released in 2018 empathy album) and uncut series for resonance (nct2021) but i know you're doing this on chronological order so uncut series might be off the table for now (or maybe not since you have reacted to their title tracks anyways)

[@amaliahp77]

Yashh this is what i'm talking about

[@jhierold]

From the lyrics itself...Chain reaction😇💚💚💚

[@justjen7195]

You thought you heard Japanese because this song is in Japanese! LOL!

[@DonKawaii1]

Yeah, I'm just trippin out and it sounded like they were singing in Korean this whole time. Whoops haha

[@mirela23b75]

I just can't wait for you to get to wakey wakey 👀

[@sky4730]

NCT singing Chain in Japanese makes me go cray cray. Lol

[@leesai1728]

Have you noticed Yuta? I think he needs more more notice by everyone.

[@DonKawaii1]

I do notice Yuta sometimes. I don't mention him that much, but I do feel like he's a silent killer. And comes out when it's time and deliver. I still want to see more on future comebacks! So let's see! =D

[@cozkeyisinnct]

@@DonKawaii1 omg i love the way you described yuta. i agree with you by the way and i personally think that him and haechan are the members in this unit that makes the choreography more cohesive. you have described that the members give everyone their moment to shine through the whole choreo and yuta and haechan never overshadow other members during another members time, (unlike taeyong and mark who has a tendency to do that though it is not their fault), but both yuta and haechan kills it when given center

[@ashm3144]

Apart from doing the choreography at that speed, Taeyong had to rap at that speed in Japanese, so his skills are something else.

[@AuiBellalista]

One of the best Taeyong’s raps.

[@thething1975]

I think Chain is choreographed by Rino Nakasone

[@hawa_]

hi! when do you think you're going to post the guides? im looking forward to seeing you get to know them! also, do you post on Patreon?

[@DonKawaii1]

I don't have a Patreon currently. I know that there are others that have one, but I'm still figuring out what I should do with that. I do watch a few guides on my own time, but if there's people that want to watch them with me, then I might just upload them on KZbin anyways haha. Or I could livestream these types of reactions on YT and to hang out with people. Just not sure yet, haha. Thanks for asking though!

[@hawa_]

@@DonKawaii1 im sure people will enjoy if you were to post the reaction to the guides! thanks for replying!

[@DonKawaii1]

I appreciate that! And I'll definitely consider it more!

[@snsd_jisungmommy5305]

Chain is the well known for blocked reaction... Hope i can see it before that happens....🎧

[@wenhui97]

To be really honest with you, I actually disliked this song at first. It only stuck to me after a long while lol this reaction does make me appreciate the choreo more so thank you! Also I love how you describe the vocal line trinity Taeil, Doyoung & Jaehyun. The way you describe Taeil as the exclamation mark is kinda refreshing lmao that’s true tho

[@keikei1608]

Please react to nct127 wakey wakey

[@musdalifahnasir4247]

React WayV to 😊

[@layexo8522]

Please react to all EXO songs as well as dance practices too PLEASE

[@MrsNiaboo2000]

The bridge was Jaehyun, HAECHAN, Doyoung, Teil. Put some respect on Haechan bridge contributions. RESPECTFULLY.

[@muncungnya]

Omg chill. He missed it, because haechan’s part is quite short in the bridge. You know he respect haechan from how he talked about him on the last part when haechan became center.

[@MrsNiaboo2000]

@@muncungnya No...but thanks for your feedback.