Editor Reacts to Jaw-dropping Transitions In Kiss Of Life 'Midas Touch

[@paupau89]

Midas was a king in greek mythology who was so greedy that he asked the gid dionysos for a favor. Everything that he touches should become gold. Dionysos does that, but midas cant eat or drink now either because all food becomes gold. But there is also a greek mythology about medusa. She was so beautiful that poseidon raped her in athenas temple. To help her or to punish her athena gives her the power that everybody that she looks at becomes stone. Also the figure on the car looked quite like medusa. I think kiss of life mixed both storys in their music video

[@NoxVex]

I am actually very surprised so few know about this. Like I thought this such a popular fairy tale.

[@panda-kun5538]

Yes, KIOF mixed the two stories, but they gave prominence to the Midas touch in the title because it represents the highlight of the song, when Belle at the end touches the statue and makes it return to human, among other things Belle is the only one in the bridge to not have snakes.

[@missjoannaofyeetyoink]

The thing about Medusa being graped and punished by Athena is not a part of Greek mythology, I'm pretty sure it's from a roman version of the myth, pls stop saying this 🙏

[@SKZstay_W101]

I love this story, my 2nd grade learned mythology, it was fun

[@iGotBulletproof-Insomnia]

Greek and Roman mythology is more or less the same, just slightly culturally altered.​@@missjoannaofyeetyoink

[@noahfan2719]

the confidence of this group to be called kiss of life with the intention of providing a breath of fresh air to kpop and delivering on that concept. unmatched. i’m so hoping this comeback was their big break and they become universally loved because i enjoyed the music from their debut and born to be xx a lot

[@lovelyblanket690]

Finally kiss of life getting all the attention they deserved🤧🥺

[@trishagnimukherjee90]

Right? I am so proud to say I am stanning them since there debut. There music is literally so so good, they definitely deserve this attention!❤️😁

[@imacapricorn5172]

THEY JUST NEED A WIN😭😭😭

[@Cahibonara]

NO WAY, THEY DIDNT WIN ONE AWARD, THEY LOOK LIKE THEYVE WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY FIR YEARS, BUT THEYRE ROOKIES, BRUH THEY R UNDERRATED AS HELL​@imacapricorn5172

[@sahana12344]

​​@@trishagnimukherjee90 All credits to the company's efforts for producing these wonderful songs. At this point I am doubting whether they are a small company.

[@trishagnimukherjee90]

@@sahana12344 srsly. I am sure kiss of life will also make there agency popular bc the agency is srsly producing such good music with every member shining in there own way.

[@cosas_de_gatos]

I believe they just entered the billboard hot 200 or something like that, which is honestly a massive achievement for a group from an unknown company😭 They’re also one of the best managed groups I’ve seen in awhile, their company obviously knows what they are doing, steadily building a strong fan base instead of giving up when the group isn’t an immediate smash hit. Also, it makes me so so happy to see the quality of this mv compared to their debut, you can see how much the group has grown

[@hellbunniez3]

lee haein is definitely cementing herself as one of the creative directors to watch out for. since their debut there hasn’t been any bad thing lacking, the concepts were all great, and every release just keeps getting better. it’s so amazing!

[@sahana12344]

​@@hellbunniez3 yeah. Kiss of life should be blessed to be under S2 Entertainment.

[@Chim_Chimie]

Its my first time watching kiss of life. I only have one question. Y r they so underrated, they need to get the fame. Im in love with this Edit: thankyou for all the likes guys I'm loving kiss of life in my playlist.

[@Chim_Chimie]

@@mrscat7235 ahhhh thankyou. It's my first time listening to them and they're great. Thankyou

[@Kvneeeeee1]

Bro, i just got into them, their bsides are literally godsent like it’s so good, they’re so underatted

[@sheMessages]

@@Kvneeeeee1they are not 😅 they just debuted recently but are really famous and appreciated. The thing is their company is not one of the big 3 So they will struggle winning awards

[@bunhanp]

They are from a very small company, but the team works very hard and professionally, please kindly support them if your life their songs❤

[@spdluv]

@@mrscat7235i get what your saying but their pretty underrated, they deserve a lot of fame especially when their very talented than some other groups

[@minniemeeps]

their team has acted like they're a huge group since predebut. everything has been high quality with great concepts, planning, visual and performance direction. their team is literally amazing. idk about their company specifically, but their team cares so much about them and capitalizes so well on their talents and appeal. they really built a great brand identity that reflects their group name so well. i'm pretty sure in the next few weeks, they'll release another behind the scenes documentary which will share the visions of the group's creative director, mv director, choreographer, stylist, etc.

[@bb4251]

they messed up with their previous group, but the company is supporting Kiss of Life so good (prob bc of Patty's popularity boost during pre debut era). The company's previous group flopped and only got 800 album sales in a year because they failed to become popular in Korea. Kiss of Life is doing much much better in Korea and already has 180,000 album sales (pretty good for a small company)! can't wait to see what they'll do next.

[@Raphael-2]

​@@bb4251Don't say Hot Issue "failed". They just had one comeback and were doing okay for a group coming out of nowhere, literally as the first group of a new company.

[@Raphael-2]

​@@bb4251 But yes, S2 better be doing everything right now since they gave up everything for them.

[@vei268]

Actually in 11:25 this part each lyrics reffered to each member solo song , the first girl Natty which is "Sugarcoat" and then Haneul "Play Love Games" then Julie "Kitty Cat" and Belle with "Countdown"

[@prem_haque]

Brilliant!

[@tninotmaru]

The bridge SLAPS 💗

[@iGotBulletproof-Insomnia]

I literally just realized this while watching the video! I think that is so cute.

[@charliejosegutierrez5542]

Last time a girl group did this cute bridge concept was way back 2018. Sunny Summer by Gfriend. But it was onomatopoeia of their names instead of song titles.

[@theaeisel9348]

FINALLY, your doing a Kiss of Life MV! 🎉

[@kpop_jessica]

He did it

[@martinn._.r]

Yeah, it makes me happy as a kissy ❤

[@arienna1356]

The story of King Midas is basically he gets to have one wish- he chose to be able to turn whatever he touched into gold to be richer. Turns out, food, water and people also turn into gold. At the very end, he climbs into a river and begs for forgiveness and gets it. I think the music video managed to reflect the story really well :)

[@hellbunniez3]

yeah, the biggest thing that made him regret wishing for it was that he accidentally touched his daughter, which she then obviously turns into gold.

[@Cahibonara]

There was also the part when he touched his daughter and she became gold

[@bunhanp]

I’m not sure about who’s this MV’s director, but it was filmed in Thailand while they came for fan meeting here. All the props and shooting scenes are made by Thai company called ‘Art Camp’. They really create everything by hand sculpture which is really cool!!😊

[@Mel-ku5ph]

Digipedi were involved, very talented group of people.

[@sollerona]

@@Mel-ku5ph digipedi, the gods of kpop MVs

[@sahana12344]

Then what is the role of S2 Entertainment in this MV?

[@bunhanp]

@@sahana12344 organize, planning concepts, paying for everything to be done!!☺️

[@sahana12344]

@@bunhanp yeah

[@winkle1983]

I’ve been a fan of Kiss of Life since their debut! Glad to see them here! They are the real deal…we get behind the scenes recording and they sing live on shows…big fan!

[@Rosiegoneroses]

Omg i stan them since their debut too😃 STAN KIOF FOR LIFE❤

[@Sp4rklySeungmiin]

THE MV IS GIVING 2000s VIBES!!!

[@taemisc]

This group is so talented yet underrated- so much that i'm using for school my talent show :D

[@whywouldudothattome]

gll

[@taemisc]

@@whywouldudothattome tyy

[@munlxii]

good luck!!!

[@taemisc]

@@munlxii tysm

[@shineinstars]

ooh what song? :0

[@cheskiee14]

a lot of the scenes, such as natty on the motorcycle, are references to britney spears mvs! specifically toxic if i'm not wrong, and they even have a lyric that goes "baby i'm so toxic" the nostalgia was real with this song while adding their own kiss of life flavor

[@angiepangiee3520]

you randomly watching p1harmony at the end is such a mood

[@Sp4rklySeungmiin]

12:12 “oh no not p1harmony” 😭😭😭

[@thequokkarushpod]

LMAO

[@cassidym4618]

I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS COMMENT LMAO 😭😭

[@Sp4rklySeungmiin]

@@cassidym4618 😂

[@eternaleez]

5:40 that's actually a Medusa head on the car, foreshadowing the guy turning into stone later

[@synapse004]

No thats quintus

[@St4r541]

MIDAS TOUCH WAS SO GOOD

[@cosas_de_gatos]

I’m not an expert on mythology, but to me it looks like this mv is a combination of the story of King Midas, the guy who had everything he touched turn to gold, and the story of Medusa, who turns everything she looks at to stone

[@su.iiIver]

The song and the M/V I so good! VFX are crazyyyyy COACHELLA VIBEEEE

[@Sp4rklySeungmiin]

YESS!!

[@echangf6416]

In 1 or 2 years hopefully 🙏

[@hellbunniez3]

prayer circle prayer circle for us kissys 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

[@su.iiIver]

@@hellbunniez3 I'm a kissy too!!

[@anttonism]

THEY WOULD BE A HIT IF THEY GO TO COACHELLA, THEY GIVE SO 2000s ENERGY!

[@LovelyKpop_official]

After the second chorus, they all are actually mentioning their solo songs: Haneul- Play Love Games Julie- Kitty Cat Natty- Sugarcoat Belle- Countdown Btw thank you for the reaction🫶🫶

[@ShaychanXG]

This MV is really capturing that “expensive taste” aspect that I feel really gels well with the concept of, it’s my will to turn you to stone or shower you with love, either way, you’ll be addicted to me.

[@29mehak]

ive been a fan of kiof since their debut...im so glad u decided to react to them! also congratulations to them for their first billboard entry!!

[@kkyutie3]

10:19 "i keep-- i love-- so--- uhm WORDS" i'm crying

[@CorineT]

Thank you for featuring Kiss Of Life! They’re so underrated and deserve all of the love!❤

[@Blackrose_e]

I recommend their debut album. Every song has a MV and the story is connected like you're watching a mini-series. 1. Sugarcoat - natty 2. countdown - belle 3. kitty cat - julie 4. play love game - haneul 5. Bye My neverland - kiss of life 6. shhh - kiss of life And I recommend their 2nd album born to be xx as one of the best K-pop albums of all time for me. The song was so good that the album born to be xx was nominated for Album of the Year by KMA awards ceremony that is called Korean Grammy Awards Because they were selected by judges and experts in the Korean music industry.

[@memoovlogs6085]

we need a reaction for XXL young poses, it's the best m/v this year!

[@hellbunniez3]

ben proulx deserves his flowers for how cool his MVs for young posse were!!

[@kaplasquad]

We've been waiting for xxl reaction😔😔😔😔

[@louie.c]

IM SHOOK YOURE FINALLY REACTING TO KISS OF LIFE OH THANK YOU JORDAN

[@kevinross6235]

Kiss Of Life definitely touched this channel

[@shineinstars]

every channel they touch turns to gold

[@Genesisvlogs77]

I've been following you for a while and I truly want to express how grateful I am with this video reaction in special since I support these girls and I've been so excited for this comeback, thank you so so much for liking and teaching on how the MV was probably made, we appreciate your knowledge and your good vibes about the song. Truly thank you for this video that even if you don't think so it works as a some type of promotion of some kind since you're a really popular KZbinr so you're making new people get to know kiss of life and we as kissys truly appreciate it! Love your content! Take care! ❤️‍🔥

[@joyboy6472]

such and underrated group they definitely deserve more

[@sahana12344]

They were at Billboard 200. This is what you called underrated? They are definitely getting the attention they deserve. Only thing that is lacking is a music show win.

[@albanaterzia7964]

OMG FINALLY I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSS

[@rayy68]

I've been waiting for this king 😭😭

[@luacker]

The moment you react to XXL by Young Posse I assure you many people will be happy, wenlook forward to it❤

[@P4tyY]

Fun fact : if you put all the music videos together that they have ever done they tell ONE LONG STORY 😊 ( such a proud pre-debut fan ) ❤

[@vivi-jt7nz]

FINALLY YOU'RE REACTING TO KISS OF LIFEEEE

[@eshaaljahangir]

The first time I saw this MV I just thought it was a work of art - absoloutley insane! Definitely one of the best kpop mvs! Also glad that KIOF is finally getting the recognition they deserve :)

[@_sorryykah_2225]

This music video it made by some company of Thailand, im not sure adout the name too. But the team that edit and made this music video is the with 4EVE (Thai girl group band) you can check out some 4eve music video name Vroom Vroom.

[@YoureMyCherryOnTop143]

Yes yes let’s go Jordan! I’m so happy that you finally had watched KIOF they’re such an underrated group so I hope you can check them out more in the future 🫶🏼💕💕💕

[@munlxii]

thank you so much for reacting to Midas touch!!!!!

[@vyntinoy627]

i've been waiting for thissss. thank youuuuu, jordannn.

[@timtomato]

YAY I WAS WAITING FOR MIDAS TOUCH THANK YOUU

[@Raphael-2]

6:07 on the boy turned to stone's chest it is written "doppelganger". At the end of the MV, all of the stone statues watching them are broken and remains the only original and real boy. I'm not sure what does it mean at all but I don't see people talking about that.

[@niku5320]

OMGGG FINALLY 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷 thank you Jordan❣️ Jesus loves you!

[@RochieleeLabradores]

I have been waiting for this....

[@aeri_taylors-version]

everything about this song is just perfect istg

[@Aahmazin]

Finally getting recognition 🔥

[@Xiaaaaaaaaa]

THANK YOU FOR REACTING TO KIOF THEY ARE SO UNDERRATED AND I'M SO HAPPY YOU DECIDED TI REACT TO MIDAS TOUCH, THEIR BEST MV SO FAR!!!

[@kebsy.]

I've been waiting for this

[@harisalvi6490]

Tysm for making a video on Midas Touch 😭

[@yutthaphoomjeamtua1396]

Thank you!!! for reaction Kiss of Life, I'm so happy

[@AmeliaTrapp-go3jm]

I love the way he explained everything 👏✨

[@azuu0912]

THE WAY I HAD BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@UltraPokeZ]

This song has a 90's feel with they sound and how they sing and I love it.

[@nicolb3943]

i literally love your reactions and l love Kiss of Life thank you so much for reacting to these talented girls 🙏🏻💗

[@D3CAY1NG_ST4R]

7:57 the man was too stunned to speak.

[@BonitoMchl]

They gave me mamamoo vibes, I love them both!!

[@ryu_hirosawa]

I was waiting for your reaction to this the whole time

[@lwgrwqx_7631]

7:25 he said that the stalker became perfect like a greek god cos haneul touched him (midas touch, there are two versions and they chose the stone one not the gold one) and when he looked up the meaning of midas touch it came up as to make something perfect so there you have it

[@Winter533]

THANK YOU FOR REACTING TO MIDAS TOUCH💗💗

[@madelinewang4607]

I was waiting for this one for a long time... Thank you Jordan!

[@TonztlY]

Thank you for react them❤ they are from small company.

[@pomruu.]

MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED

[@saudade_9442]

THANK U FOR REACTING OMG, they deserve the recognition

[@LordTengu]

I AM A GREEK MYTH NERD LET ME ATTEMPT SOME EXPLANATIONS. Unfortunately I’m not super familiar with the members so I can’t name names. ANYWAYS, the Midas Touch refers to king Midas, someone who was favored by the gods. He asked Dionysus to give him the ability to turn anything he touches into gold. This goes about as well as you think. He can’t eat because everything turns to gold, and the breaking point is when he accidentally touches his daughter and she turns into gold. He has to bring her to undo the spell and he also asks for the Magic to be removed from him. The blonde spider lady: gorgeous, and probably a reference to Arachne. She was a talented weaver, and challenged Athena, the goddess of weaving among other things, to a contest. Again, this did not go well. She lost and Athena turned her into a spider for her insolence (this is where arachnids and arachnophobia comes from). Snakes: Medusa. A former priestess of Athena but did the deed with Poseidon in her temple. Some legends say it was consensual, others say it’s not. In the former versions, Athena curses her so that anyone she looks at turns to stone. In the latter, Athena gives her the ability to turn people to stone so she won’t be hurt again.

[@LordTengu]

The eyeballs and peacock motifs for that one dress: probably a reference to Hera, queen of the gods. Her signature animal is a peacock. The myth is that she had a guard who was guarding a tree(? I think?) and the guy had one hundred eyes, so he had fifty eyes open when he slept to keep constant watch. Someone (probably Zeus it’s always Zeus) wanted the tree gone or was jealous or something and he or someone he sent kills one hundred eyes dude. Hera is sad and turns him into a peacock (or makes peacocks a thing?) which is why they have so many “eyes” on their feathers.

[@LordTengu]

The heads on pikes: probably stretching but could be a reference to the Trojan war. The end of two great civilizations brought down for a woman who wanted nothing to do with it all. Moral of the whole MV story: ✨women✨

[@Kamiisama69]

Thanks for reacting to Kiss of life

[@Panicakes]

First of all thank you for reacting midas touch, an incredible song! And I higlhy recommend you "YOUNG POSSE (영파씨) 'XXL' MV" and after that "YOUNG POSSE (영파씨) 'XXL' (No CG Ver.) MV", I think you will enjoy that

[@Bunny_and_buddy]

As a Kiss of life fan since their debut with Shhh. Their finally getting the attention they deserve.😊

[@halucetamol]

I'm very grateful that the Quintis boy is okay in the end 🤣

[@tulipome]

Oh my I'm so happy

[@Tygerian]

This was a very pleasant surprise - a reaction to my favorite new group on my favorite reaction channel! It's a very fun video and I now I appreciate it even more. Their previous ones are very different, much more story based - you should check them out when you get a chance (just make sure to watch them in release order). Go KIOF!

[@andrestorovega1464]

omg Kiss of Life are so beautiful and talented

[@boop5716]

This music video deserves an award on its own

[@clara-rq9my]

YESSSS I LOVE THEM

[@leydicutie2455]

Can't wait for your reaction to boynextdoors new mv. It so chaotic but in a good way 😩🫶

[@Etakate01]

STAN KISS OF LIFE Y’ALL

[@nadlinar]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS.

[@wallyflorendo3069]

This is what I'm waiting for your content!! Kiss Of Life is!!!

[@uwotapes3360]

i need XXL - Young Posse

[@yasminchan7425]

What I took from this MV is that the girls are suppose to be Medusa, all the snakes in the MV and lines like "I warned you with a single touch boy, try to run away, you can't escape me anyways" and later on they sing "Watch out The gaze that changed in an instant". When they look each other straight in the eyes, the guy turns into stone and Natty later on sings, when he's unconscious on her bike, "Baby I'm so toxic, The more dangerous the more fun it's alright"

[@SuperLady-s3r]

I wait for thisss

[@kat2487]

The girls are all representative of different greek figures! Julie is Aphrodite, Natty is Arachne, Belle is Hera, and Haneul is King Midas!

[@aestyblink]

I LOVE, YOU SHOULD REACT TO XXL BY YOUNG POSEE PLSSSSSSS😭💞

[@siriboonanan]

Thank you for reaction KISSOFLIFE 👏🏻

[@elijahignacio]

i love them

[@calxnoafive7589]

i love watching you freak out over how good this video is because same-

[@bearyblue]

They explain a lot of the images and themes in their reaction to their own MV!

[@sarahsyarifahhanun7779]

Hell yeah QUEEN OF LIFE

[@Mel-ku5ph]

the video is made/directed by Digipedi and their team! they've also done a lot of Loona's videos and also recently did one for Birth by ARTMS, which also has some crazy transitions.

[@pomruu.]

Jordan check out their debut and first cb

[@sodiumradium]

1:18 “for sure you guys should unsubscribe” meanwhile i’m here just pressed the subscribe button 😅 love the video! and pls dont stop being funny

[@EveryMomentWithNikki]

We told you to react to it. Glad you liked it.

[@Sp4rklySeungmiin]

Can you do Young posse - XXL next??

[@alicohn2002]

KISS OF LIFE MADE IT TO UR ACCOUNT OMG THEY MADE IT

[@Xyzabcd-vm7ps]

Wowowowoowowowow finally 😢😢😢😢😢 finaalllly thank you❤❤❤

[@clovdiles]

IM SO GOAD UR REACTING TO KIOF THEYRE SO GOOD THEY NEED MORE RECOGNITION

[@baeeunho3096]

Your reaction is always beneficial yet so funny

[@echangf6416]

It's so weird to see this quality from a tiny company. For this comeback, they only had 1 interview on music shows (the cheapest one) and 2 special stages, so literally, the company is throwing all the money they have at these girls, and it's totally worth it.

[@Rennwii]

This MV was shooting at Thailand (Natty's home💓) so the mv producer was gonna be all Thai teams and They doing great job for KISS OF LIFE PS. Sorry foy my weak english 😭