EXCUSE ME?! | Hwa Sa - I'm a 빛 REACTION

[@DGReacts]

As always, these are just my opinions and my interpretation of the song, I've read somewhere that this song is her way of apologizing to her loved ones or something, even if I knew it before doing this reaction, I don't think it would've changed my interpretation of the song :)

[@ujangalexander2705]

Next please react Yugyeom - All your fault

[@cutefeith2330]

I like your interpretation of the song. It’s a different perspective and I enjoyed listening to it

[@smokyeye]

You're gonna love her song "Maria". All you need to know for that one is that Maria is Hwasa's baptismal name.

[@thainacarvalho7]

YESS

[@idil8967]

Yessss

[@magnolianclub]

Yes, i think you're gonna love that

[@moomoomamamooreadyxin]

yes plz react to maria

[@KillerCat10]

The hilarious thing about the “no-bra” line is that it’s also a reference to the fact that she got tons of stupid hate for not wearing a bra to the airport by people that dislike Mamamoo (she gets hate for basically everything. Hence why, like she basically said in an interview once, she thinks the only way she can survive in this world is to become a “true bitch”) she responded by saying that she was just dressing comfortably (as she should???? It’s an airport???)

[@ferrosales1291]

I loved this reaction She has been so criticized throughout her career, for her body and her fashion sense, once she was seen at the airport wearing a sport bra and the criticism was incredible, so next time that she was seen at the airport, she wasn't wearing a bra, she made reference to this situation in "Hip" and in this song! I suggest to react to her song "Maria", is amazing

[@francescafurno8450]

I suggest to react to Maria by hwasa (this was considered one of the best song of 2021) . The lyrics are on point in this song . The most beautiful thing of hwasa is that she write her mv and her song. I’m b represents the sequel of Maria , and she dropped this album without any promotions because after the huge success of Maria she felt pressured she said that she had difficult moments , I’m a b had to be a bside and not a title . In fact this year hwasa will comeback with her first solo album (the last part of the mv will be the sequel of the new one). Hwasa have received a lot of hate since the debut , never less she shows as a strong woman , she’s not like that , she’s very deep in fact when she talks you notice immediately that she had difficult time.

[@thanusagomes]

Loved the reaction, as usual! What I love the most about the "main phrase" is that 빛, which is pronounced like bitch, means light in korean. So she's pretty much saying that she's a b but also that she's light. I'm not sure if I made sense but you get it haha I hope you're having a great week so far and for the throat I highly recommend ginger and lemon tea (add some honey too if you like it)!

[@keiju.6289]

Interesting! So it's quite similar to jennies "I am a shining solo"? It sounds like bi*ch too.

[@thanusagomes]

@@keiju.6289 Exactly! I'm not sure if the intention of the light/b*itch is the same in Jennie's Solo but the word is the same

[@keiju.6289]

@@thanusagomes I think so. Nice, thanks for the explanation thânusa :)

[@valleyy6277]

The phrase "...I got no bra" is actually a reference to several critiques she received by the media because she didn't use a bra at the airport once (she actually doesn't like bras in general tho 😂). She is tired of the media and netizens meddling with their poisonous opinions.

[@dewiayuritonga6588]

The prequel to this Hwasa's rebirth is MARIA, her first solo album title-track. The song won many awards. BTW, two other Mamamoo's members released their solo albums on January this year. WHEE from Wheein. 6equence from Moonbyul. You probably might want to check those to enjoy their individual artistry.

[@Dardove]

Glad you got a chance to check this out. Mamamoo is amazing, and Hwasa herself is something special. She is certainly full of confidence and can use that to show herself in songs like this. The dig for gold going for your dreams, is certainly a reference to her (and the rest of Mamamoo) being workaholics and always working a lot. Another line I want to comment on is the "I just want to breath so I go no bra". So she got some hate when pictures were taking of her at an airport when she wasn't wearing a bra. She struck back by saying she was just wearing what was comfortable. There is at least one other MV out there that makes a reference to this. A great reaction as always. I look forward to more reactions to Mamamoo. They are easily one of my favorite groups.

[@SzadaTi]

You totally got the point. Hwasa is a character just like Beyonce's Sasha Fierce. We never saw Ann Hyejin (Hwasa's real name) peform, we just see the real Hwasa in some variety shows. Maria is her baptism name. And the B word the haters uses to attack her. So she uses Hwasa (the carhacter) to confront those. But deep inside Hyejin is super soft and sensible. I'm loving your reactions, and how you take time to undestand what is behind. Sorry for my english, is not my first language.

[@mairaleao]

You have to react to her songs: Twit, Maria, LMM and Don't (feat Loco). According to Hwasa herself * I'm a B* is a continuation in sort of a parallel universe where 'Maria' choose the dark side. You're gonna get it when you watch Maria. All that Hwasa touches turns into diamond. She's is just insane like that.

[@Crim98]

All of the girls have solos you should check them out😁 Hwasa -Maria -twit Moonbyul -selfish -eclipse -lunatic Solar -spit it out Wheein -easy -water colour -make me happy A lot of their b-sides also have videos

[@ProcrasTina]

Wow! I LOVED your reaction and breakdown. Very interesting interpretations that I hadn't even considered! As others mentioned, I'd love to see your take on Maria. Hwasa writes and composes (all of Mamamoo does). The songs on her albums (especially the title tracks she's released so far) are very personal, but at the same time, very comforting to so many (including myself) A bit of context on the "no-bra" part: A few years ago, Hwasa was criticized for not wearing a bra at the airport (airport fashion)... This was after being criticized for wearing JUST a "bra" at the airport; the bra wasn't really a bra and was a halter/crop top type thing. Hwasa doesn't have the typical idol look and tends to do what she wants (all of Mamamoo does), she used to get criticized A LOT, but it's calmed down a bit (although internet stans still drag her into everything, even if it's not related). She (and Mamamoo) don't do it to be disrespectful; they're just strong women that don't want to be put in a box. Fun fact: Hwasa and Jessi are friends. I mention this because I think it says a lot about her 🙃 BUT while both have strong stage/performance presence, they're super sweet people. Hwasa can especially be such a maknae sometimes.

[@icyboi13]

Great reaction & interpretation. I love every time you were shocked into silence. One note though, the "no bra" line is also a zinger at her haters because she doesn't always dress "appropriately" according to Korean standards. Similar to her having underwear showing while wearing jeans in "HIP," which was a take that after she got dragged for wearing a similar outfit to the airport. You should definitely check out "Maria." I think this video is considered a sort of continuation from it, & it might make the water aspects at the beginning make more sense (maybe?).

[@StarchedYT]

Thank you for the Mamamoo reactions DG!

[@cinarin]

Also with the serpents at the end : she's embracing her inner lilith, I love hwasa's concept so much

[@lionqueen6807]

Thank you for your reactions about Hwasa ☺️☺️☺️ I love this artist so much this girl is my inspiration

[@francescafurno8450]

Queen hwasaaa finally !!

[@poonamallikeerthi6196]

Support and stream hwasa

[@gabrielaholanda8932]

The moment that you said “excuse me?” I laughed so hard that I cried

[@hangezoe456]

hwasa might look so charismatic and fierce but when u watch vids of mamamoo like behind-the-scenes videos, you'll see how baby, funny, and shy she is in real life lol

[@gailblue10]

Wow! The way you really go into the details is very heartwarming... Hwasa's music is always personal to her so its very nice to hear someone appreciate her artistry.. Please check her Maria... It was like her diary, she really poured her very soul into it.. Actually, Hwasa is very hands-on to her songs... From the lyris, styling, mv everything.. Subscribing for more... Mamamoo

[@mev7858]

Omg yesss thank you so much 😩❤❤❤❤❤

[@prakharjyoti9033]

wow! I didn't see it coming 😄!! And hey, whatever you say makes complete sense. I really loooooooved your MAMAMOO and Hwasa reaction, hoping to see more of it and all MMM girls all amazing solo artists, they do a lot of solo activities.

[@gonosoi]

Ahh i loved your commentary 🥰 i can't wait for you to see more of Mamamoo and Hwasa and in Hwasa work in Mamamoo, for my understanding it's a more literally excuse you because I'm a b i have to became one to survive in this industry there's more to it there's even connection to her previous work and it's really worth checking out her other music video for a beside of this album called Fomo ☺️

[@thainacarvalho7]

loved the reaction, as always 🖤! hwasa is simply wonderful. her voice always gives me the creeps, lol. she has other songs, but would like to see you reacting to LMM. it's a more emotional song and it has a very profound meaning. i think it would be interesting to react to this song on the channel

[@uunuuliebeleben9323]

She is just amazing. This song was super cool and meaningful. Mamamoo members are incredible as a soloist too. Their solo songs are just masterpieces too. You would like songs by her and other members. I really enjoyed your reaction video. Thanks a lot for this too.

[@hina-mai5695]

Thanks for checking her out

[@elizabethrone_1]

Hwasa did mentioned in Jessi’s shorteview that she spent long time writing this song which made her mentally exhausted. Hwasa did a good job fighting for herself along the career journey 👏🏻 ❤️

[@BeautifulSoulCrisTina]

thank you soooo much for your amazing reaction 🤍

[@ДюсеноваАсем]

Thank you so much best reaction!

[@_M.O.N.A_]

I love ur interpretation of every single song

[@MariaChavez-ey5sr]

Great analysis of this fantastic song. She is so dang talented and confident it’s absolutely inspiring.

[@idil8967]

MORE MAMAMOO pleaseeee

[@robgreenwald4993]

Now you see why she is my Bias! She is awesome. Not sure if others mentioned it but the lyric about going braless, is in reference to some controversy at the airport when Hwasa was wearing just a sports bra. People freaked out and gave her grief over it. Then she did it again wearing a t-shirt with NO bra just too mess with the haters. So ridiculous, just let her wear what she wants, get over it haters. Also, one of my favorite collabs of hers is with a popular korean rapper named LOCO. The song is called "DON'T". The funny thing is Loco had a crush on Hwasa before they met for the collab. You can kinda see him being nervous in a few parts of the video. Then again, who wouldn't be if they were performing across from her. It's an incredible song.

[@llenelins6584]

I love hwasa

[@Jana-zp8qj]

React to Hwasa Maria please 🥰

[@wealldieinsomniarmy2806]

I love your reactions.

[@yougogurlz]

I'm a B (빛) is the story of rebirth after she died in Maria. And that when she took all the attacks from other people without a fight, this time she's up on her feet and ready to fight back with a stronger persona that gives her that guilty pleasure so she said “Now I’m savage excuse me I’m a B….” And at the end of the song got snakes when she is laying down actually that was a teaser for her next cb song she’s going to drop full album this year in summer ig. Stay tuned. Her first baby was Twit, then she comes out with Maria in that album all the songs very damn good like LMM ( I love how the arrows portray the worlds criticism, and the only arrow to hit her was the one she shot at herself not to mention her vocals in this song so damn 👍🏻) TMI - Hwasa write her own lyrics she write her compose all her songs. Btw, all of the members write their own song & compose it as well they’re all credited in KOMCA. Checkout their bside tracks too you’ll get your mind blowing for real. Their top tier besides songs: 1. Destiny 2. Paint Me 3. Better 4. My Star

[@freginah]

Looking forward to seeing more mamamoo here! I loved your react!!!

[@p3030134]

"Excuse me?" Well... that's pretty much everyone 🤣🤪

[@jamescurfman3284]

I hope your voice gets better soon. I know that can be a real problem. Don't push yourself too hard, it is okay to take time for yourself away from the channel. Your health should come first, we can wait. Your reaction here was something like mine. When the instrument gets broken, I think it is exactly the same as some guitarist breaking his guitar on stage. That was seriously a great musical interlude and then the instrument getting broken, what a great Rock and Roll moment! This whole video of Hwasa's is GREAT! Very artsy and very inclusive of a whole bunch of different elements. The song is great but I think Hwasa is just somewhat extra. The music video could have been less interesting but she wanted to go all-out, of course. Larger-Than-Life Queen. Gotta luv her! :)

[@dianamaldybaeva7678]

Hwasa have a really unique and beautiful voice! She such a very great person! Thank you for your react! P.S. check the another song of Hwasa, like Twit and Maria, they are also have a very interesting lyrics!

[@tracisr]

Maria is such a damn good album! Guilty pleasure is really good too! Hwasa is built different I swear! She's so alluring!!! Im obsessed with her hands. Weird I know but she has the most gorgeous hands 🤣. I love the word play in this song. Bich means shining or light but obviously sounds like bitch. Totally done on purpose. This mv is fire you should see the choreo version to see the whole choreo! And then the traditional part in the middle comes in and you're like omg that's amazing!

[@DGReacts]

Not gonna lie the hand comment made me wanna do the Quagmire "gigity gigity gigity" LOL. The traditional part blew my mind, and again, honestly all I thought about is Jet Li & Donnie yen fighting somewhere in the background like in the movie Hero where they had the old man play that same instrument.

[@tracisr]

@@DGReacts boy I Looove Hero!!!! So good and I totally agree it's definitely perfect for the scene where Jet Li fights Donnie Yen! I miss good Jet Li movies! Lmao I giggty giggity myself when I typed it! 🤣🤣🤣

[@DGReacts]

It's only natural to gigity when commenting on the gorgeousness of someone's hands 🤣

[@DelphineFrench]

I once again reaaally loved your reaction and analysis!!!! I really hope you'll keep reacting to both Mamamoo as a group as well as all the solos from the members as all of them have solo work!

[@stevenma5610]

Great reaction. You point out lot of deeper meaning showing in lyrics and the MV visual. Love your reaction video.

[@marinateixeira3637]

Please check Water Color by Wheein

[@kristeva29]

Ohh yeesss

[@myfedesign]

I was searching for a comment about the title, but I didn't find any. Just a little note: the korean word 빛 is read as "bit" or "bich" and means "light". So is interesting that the title play on the two meaning, the english one and on the other side on the korean one - i think that Hwasa is see as a "light" by many fans, especially for her follow her own way as an artist. At first in Mamamoo the company was trying to "hide" her face, because they think "she wasn't beautiful enough", (in facts there are interview where all the member where critized because of their aspect, and also the CEO was saying that "they must be good, because they're not beautiful as other idols"). She made her own beauty standard that help a lot of people to start to accept their body. can't wait to see other reactions from Mamamoo's other song and solo!

[@martinschafer7404]

Your analysis was very interesting. Thank you for your reaction.

[@christina76454]

Hwasa: breathe People: 😱😱😱

[@cinarin]

Can't wait to see your maria reaction

[@hamstercage0619]

I just found out your Mamamoo reactions. I love your interpretation on this one!! Have you reacted to Hwasa's Maria? I love to hear your interpretation of the MV and song.

[@GuacyraRainbow]

She is an actual threat to my fragile heterosexuality, that's all I have to say... she is so powerful, so feminine, so fierce, so... her... thank you for another amazing reacting video. Love you, kisses from sunny Brazil!! Take care and I can't wait to see another of your videos!

[@ДюсеноваАсем]

Wow finally!

[@maricl5859]

You did really a deep analysis, this is something I rarely see in reactions videos...thank you! Hwasa puts so many effort and thinking in concepts and lyrics that is almost a crime don't analyze every single detail. The initial scene can be compared to a birth, plus Hwasa has the same dress used in Maria, connecting the two mvs and themes as Maria was like a rebirth to her and the water (another recurring theme) represents life. Basically this mv is an alternative end for Maria mv, here Hwasa embraces her bad side, "If I don't became a bit*h I can't survive" is what Hwasa thought while working on new music and it's the concept of the title track. When she opens the door the scene is like watching inside that box she came out but as you can see everything is black outside instead inside the box is bright because Hwasa bacame the light who swallowed the darkness. As we will see later there are 2 Hwasa, one watching inside the box and one actually inside of it “there’s no light without shadow” as Hwasa said. The whole mv and lyrics are playing with dark and bright, white and black, you can clearly see it in this part “life is so incredible. Even if I go crazy my sin is beautiful” then “life is now so terrible I can’t cry even if I smile”. Her sin is beautiful because she’s doing what she loves, music, but she feels like she’s sinning because she’s ‘mistreating’ herself and the people she loves. This is her guilty pleasure: pushing herself beyond her limits. We can spot flowers in the whole mv, the pictures in the blue room, she’s wrapped under plastic like a flower in a bouquet and in the room with white furnitures, the only touch of color are the flowers…Hwasa loves flowers and her symbol is a flower. Talking about this room, in Maria mv Hwasa wearing a sort of straitjacket was monitored in a white tiles room, she was cornered by pencils (comments) pointing at her…now she’s free standing bold on those white tiles furnitures, this time she has a pencil in her hand and she’s completing a crossword with ‘Hwasa’ and ‘Crazy’. Basically she’s saying I’m crazy, so what? Again with the lyrics ‘In a word I’m out of my mind so far I’m alive’ like she has to go crazy working on music to really live. In the ending scene there is another recurring theme since Maria, the snake, another symbol of rebirth, transformation. Historically, serpents and snakes represent fertility or a creative life force. Of course that scene is hinting to another mv she will release for another track from Guilty Pleasure album or connect to her next comeback. Hwasa co-wrote and co-composed 2 out of 3 tracks and this is the first time she teams up with non-Korean music producers. With this single album she became the 1st soloist of 2021 to enter on Billboard world digital song sales chart with 2 songs in top10. 'I' a B' topped iTunes in 19 countries and QQ music chart in China.

[@viaverde3153]

Seven snakes in the Garden, Seven Sins.

[@jojanusch]

in the catholic church is said, there are seven deadly sins. They seem beautiful but they are deadly. These beautiful snakes are on the way to hwasa - will they reach her?

[@madeleinezendeh4083]

Looking forward to more Hwasa reactions, especially Maria! Could you maybe react to Jamie "Pity Party"? I am in love with that song right now

[@fluffinator3701]

If you haven't watched already you need to check superband - legends never die, the one playing the traditional instrument is in that show. It's just epic performance, it will make you shiver :D

[@dandelion6403]

You know, I didn't feel a lot of draw from this song when it came out, but because of your commentary, I realized a more different dimension to it. I have seen all interviews of Hwasa about this song and I know more a lot about MMM's history than you probably do, but you did really well in interpreting it. Great job! Hope to see more MMM content from your channel! ♥️

[@DGReacts]

That's wonderful!! Thank you!

[@tutucamfv123]

Hey DG! Mamamoo and Dreamcatcher are my true fav kpop groups! Im very happy u are digging into them! A curiosity: The Title has a doble meaning, as the chinese letter could also mean like "bit", as Light. The duality between bitch and angel. Its incrdible!

[@moomoomamamooreadyxin]

react to their music video where are we now .

[@jon13ful]

You have to react to Mamamoo ‘s Starry night and windflower, aya and egotistic those are some cool MVs

[@flvur]

Day 4 of asking you to react to AuRoRa by ONEWE 🙁

[@sinemekinci4652]

Two words Hwasa- Maria

[@keiju.6289]

I really like your deep reactions! Can anyone tell me the name of this beautiful and awesome instrument?

[@moomoomamamooreadyxin]

react to their introduction video

[@christina76454]

Yeah don’t worry, it is your first Hwasa video, and yes she is like that, very confident of her body and she knows she is sexy, you will get use to it, or maybe never hahaha

[@SnowRivera]

Clicked faster than Agust D (Suga's) rap 🙃 she's a queen!

[@Nikkaido]

I love Hwasa, she is so talented. But in korea she received a lot of hate because she doesn't like wear bra. I love your reaction Saludos desde Chile

[@magnolianclub]

I really like your reactions and the way you express every thought. I wish i could do that too. Can i recomend you to react to some great and unic artists that i think you're gonna love? They are Gaho (any song but his black Pink covers are amazing), gsoul - Broken record and hate everythint, DEAN - Instagram and Bonnie & clyde, and zico - anti and human

[@mbc264]

I'm totally late on this one....but I kind of thought of the beginning ad that being the birth of her B personality and being ok with having those feelings and being that person when she needs to be. Women are shamed when they are assertive and called B's and c×%ts and all manner of things. So I see this whole thing as her embracing her new self. Not sure about the snake.. I want to react to kpop, I just have no idea where to start. Have any tips? Iay put this on a newer one I commented on.

[@PDVism]

Nice. The large majority of 'reactors' are clearly only doing things for the likes, the clicks, the subscribers. No matter what artist or group they'll claim it all to be marvelous, the best ever, the greatest.. in short just acting to get the fan base for that group or artist to swarm to them. Heck, some of them will react and claim someone group to be the best ever.... and not react to another song of that group for a year all while doing 145 other reaction videos to other groups, which they also proclaim to be the best ever. It's nice to see someone that actually takes the time to listen, to look, to voice what they think it means, or what is particular about a performance, song or MV. Shows integrity, which not many reactors seem to have. Subscribed.

[@DGReacts]

Appreciate it, thank you so much! 🙏

[@otashu26]

I’m a B is basically a sequel to Maria. I highly recommend Maria because it’s her story. What she’s been through, and how she’s finding her identity. It’s the beginning of it all. Her whole album is an absolute masterpiece. You would love it. Also, this album too is also good. I know she felt pressured to make something even “better” than Maria. But to me this is also quite well. I refuse to compare because each piece is her story. Towards the ending you’ll see a continuation. Which means there’s another sequel coming soon. I absolutely adore your POV. It’s spot on.

[@jojanusch]

Ich finde die langen Pausen gut, denn die Kommentare gehen tief und sind sehr hilfreich zum Verständnis. Ich habe mich gewundert, dass dieser Titel nicht in der Mamamoo-Playlist erscheint.

[@DGReacts]

Thank you so much, and thank you for noticing the video missing from the MAMAMOO playlist, I fixed it :)

[@sucielvanisa506]

I've never seen mv reaction as detail as you do. Very interesting 😁 I enjoy it so much. Thanks bro 🙏 Can you react 'Beautiful' MV from NCT? The lyrics was.... 😫😫 I hope you can see that by yourself. Waiting for that 🤗

[@xraysteve]

From which movie are you referencing Jet Li? My initial thought was Fearless, but I don’t think Donnie Yen was in it. The scene I am remembering has Jet squaring off with other dude in the rain as an old man plays the instrument.

[@DGReacts]

I was referencing the movie "Hero" with the mention of Jet li & Donnie Yen :) The dude was indeed Donnie Yen :)

[@liadanahe3664]

Reacts to aespa they are a group of very talented girls and the give a lot to talk about l recommend you listen to Savage and Next level

[@samwelamaree6187]

please react to IU's killing voice too

[@llenelins6584]

Please react hwasa twit, maria, lmm

[@stayaw4ke]

yes the queeeen! hwasa is so unapologetically her and she does not gaf - just like jessi which is probs why they’re such good friends lol. also pretty sure the no bra line was a lil dig because the korean media made it a big thing and criticised her for going to the airport without one 😅

[@anjangamalia6154]

mamamoo is different from other girl groups since they first debuted.. its my opinion...

[@wigipaigan8182]

DG Please react to Lee Hi - ONLY. I want you to react on the music video because its very heart warming and also heart aching in the same time. I hope you will react PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

[@ujangalexander2705]

Next please react yugyeom - all your fault

[@ikra291]

I don't think you're ready for Maria 😭

[@kushagra_malik]

This is the opposite side of maria another personality

[@jaehyunships2195]

OMG YEES HWASAA 💕💕