The Kulture Study: xikers 'TRICKY HOUSE' MV REACTION & REVIEW

[@Snow-gq9xd]

For the people who don't understand the concept : They are 19 years old according to Korean culture. BTW there concept is that they are ( dokkebies ) means Goblins. In Korean tricky house means Goblins house. If you play with them they will reward with various gifts which you need [ like money, car etc...] Which you can see in MV. But if you will be on there bad side then you don't want to know what will happen with you. In Korea, After they are done they transform themselves in brooms which we see in the end. In there name X stands for coordinates and also X is also refer as ten in roman numbers and then the rest stands for hikers. There is actually a storyline something like that Mr X has stole there dreams and they are trying to get it back. And we sure are supporting them in that😁. TBH KQ entertainment is actually very smart in debuting it's artist firstly and importantly that they are not minors secondly all of them are great performers. And the storyline are just incredible.

[@formoftherapy]

So informative, thank you!!!

[@Snow-gq9xd]

@@formoftherapy Welcome! BTW about the first line it is not fully written. What I was trying to say was that the youngest members of the group are born in 2005 and will turn 18 year old in October of this year. Nowadays groups are debuting with minors , but KQ doesn't do it, and that's what I really respect.

[@oliviaisnicole1835]

@@Snow-gq9xd Correct me if I’m wrong, but aren’t they still considered minors though?

[@karenyamiletmartinez5575]

@@oliviaisnicole1835 compared to other groups this is soooo much better a few months isn’t anything

[@cubriffic172]

​​@@oliviaisnicole1835 Most of them are considered minors in Korea (you're an adult at 20) and I think the younger two members are minors internationally until October. It's definitely an improvement over debuting 14 year olds though

[@Lunamotions]

something about the "shanty shanty yeah yeah yeah" part just hits different. xikers are so good!!

[@roseyrose_jadiebelle]

Does it mean peace

[@flowerfromnowhere]

​@@roseyrose_jadiebelle yeah it does in some Indian languages but not sure about its meaning in English

[@tokkigifs]

@@flowerfromnowhere in south Asian languages you mean! it also means peace in Bengali

[@flowerfromnowhere]

​​@@tokkigifsyeah.. I only knew about hindi and punjabi thats why I said "some" cus I thought other languages might also a have similar word

[@kdpak]

@@tokkigifs "you mean"? Bengali too is an Indian language. So, original comment isn't incorrect. In any case, the word itself comes from Sanskrit.

[@dxxnnxx]

pd saying ""hey these are our brothers, check them out" is how it feels" is exactly what it was with how proud the teezers are of them 😭😭 in behind clips for kcon thailand and the show and even in their lives, the way they talked about how excited they were about getting a brother group and wanting to be role models for them and help them grow was so endearing 😭😭

[@00tsnim]

i cried 😭😭😭😭

[@joshpoopi]

the kid who has the crazy facial expressions is hunter! im so impressed by how he can act while dancing, he's also thai! the rapper with the red hair is yechan, he's surprsingly the maknae of xikers and i think it's INSANE how this kid can rap at 17 years old (hunter is also 17)! KQ really blew me out of the water with their debut!! I can tell these guys are really going to make it big and they're all so so talented

[@MrTsuyoshi123]

That KQ energy.... Wow

[@_bxthxny2879]

21:22 that's Hunter!! KQ's first thai/foreign idol and the only foreign member of xikers. He's is an amazing dancer, like crazy good

[@mvvkskvss]

ten exsists

[@_bxthxny2879]

@@mvvkskvss yeah and so do a lot of other thai idols. I think you missed the ''KQ'' part of my comment

[@cheeseoh]

​@@mvvkskvsslearn to read, they said KQ's first Thai idol, not first Thai idol period

[@rzz_mmr_.]

You missed the "KQ"

[@mvvkskvss]

My bad my bad y'all I missed the kq that's on me don't shoot 😭

[@_bxthxny2879]

And it's so sweet how much Ateez has been supporting xikers. Like they mention them so much and genuinely think of them as their little brothers. I think that will stay like this for a long time and I love that

[@StarScorpion1412]

The difference I felt between them is that ATEEZ's music/MVs have this powerful, soaring, very militaristic tone (They're fighting the masked man, the revolution, etc. Over all, it's like an epic dystopian sci-fi.), while Xikers has a mischievous traditional Korean urban-fantasy feel to me. It's hard to really say until we get more but I'm excited for more!

[@gentlymi]

I'm so glad hearing you recognize that they're COMPLETELY their own while still carrying on that distinctive KQ sound. Soooo many reactors just went "oh, they're a copy-paste mini Ateez". No. WHAT Ateez album could you put this song on where it wouldn't stick out like a sore thumb? You can't, because it's clearly not an Ateez song. Enough said.

[@AdventurousJS]

Exactly! I was so startled to hear that, and also that it was generic. Generic? When have I ever heard mischevious-yet-cocky *Bollywood* beats in K-pop?! I LOVE Bollywood music, but generic is sure not what I'd call it, especially in a Korean mix! I actually think Ateez would have a hard time pulling this off without it being straight intense fire and losing the mischief. Their intensity always shines through.

[@caplan9986]

they’re going to be HUGE in a few years

[@yaliaaaa.]

Months 😭

[@priestboy16]

@@yaliaaaa. people who saw them open for ATEEZ for the first time are going to be so insufferable in a few years, like they gonna be: "We saw them first, we saw them before they even debut" I am so jealous ngl lmao

[@spaceflow1881]

@@priestboy16 im probably gonna do this and im scared HELP

[@marsh2741]

Truee just wait for their growth, it's gonna be insane

[@cloudsn]

@@yaliaaaa. I hope they have at least a year to grow in a healthy way. I've seen many groups get huge very fast, and it's not always good for them long term.

[@naikahara]

I am OBSESSED with this debut!! I didn't care to pay a lot of attention to them pre-debut cause I didn't know what their sound was going to be like and I didn't want to support them just cause I love ateez, but after hearing this song and rockstar I think I might be ready to stan 🙌🏻

[@katp.4817]

Same here. I don’t want to support a group just because they’re from the same company. I think they have to work harder to impress me since Ateez standard is super high. I ended up loving Xikers! The whole album is soo good! Doorbell ringing, rockstar ,xikey,oh my gosh are so good! Rockstar and tricky house as my fave! While Ateez is powerful and deliver astronomical epic performance, these guys are fresh,youthful, yet also showed strong performance with fresh-er vibe! They are have great strength and edgy performance yet at the same time still mischievous and fun!!! Love it

[@naikahara]

@@katp.4817 Yess, I love that they have that KQ sound ™ but they're completely different from ateez in every way. Their songs and performances feel fun and mischievous and playful but there's also kinda like a darker element underneath that comes from their concept/lore and I live for those vibes. I also saw them on weekly idol and their personalities seem super fun and adorable so that's also a bonus, they awakened my auntie instincts lmao

[@chesiresays]

@@katp.4817 same, my favorite song so far is Xikey

[@basicjas7817]

I feel what makes them stand out but still be similar production wise is the ENERGY. They looked like they were having fun, they sounded great, the intensity and energy is astronomical. I think that KQ just knows how to pick the ones with not only talent but also insane charisma. I can already tell they are gonna be HUGE

[@AdventurousJS]

I keep forgetting to point this out but you are completely right. They have KQ level intensity and charisma, and that carries a lot of the similarity. And the duality lol.

[@Lovelybiscuits3]

I was waiting for this! Not sure you noticed this but the rappers also wrote their raps in all the songs: Minjae, Sumin, and Yechan

[@Lovelybiscuits3]

oh and yes, you will LOVE this album

[@paris2______]

​@@Lovelybiscuits3which one is the red haired rapper?

[@Lovelybiscuits3]

@@paris2______ the red head is Yechan

[@paris2______]

​@@Lovelybiscuits3thanks

[@mochiyeosang1908]

edenary produces their music but hongjoong has credits on ALL of their music. so proud :')

[@whosmayanotme]

10/10 debut. One of the best debuts of all time. 10/10 debut, 10/10 album (‘oh my gosh’ is my fav song in the album). I can’t wait to see their journey to success as KQ’s newest boy group!! Also the kid with the crazy dance moves and facial expressions is Hunter!

[@anastipp4490]

oh my gosh is also my favourite! followed by rockstar, then tricky house.

[@whosmayanotme]

@@anastipp4490 Oh my gosh is so good!! For me its followed by tricky house and doorbell ringing. Theyre both a close second

[@THDEBUTKPOPMEMBER]

Hunter 👑 21:17 😛 "he's got a nice smile." Thank you for your support xikers.😎

[@racheljohnson7177]

Glad that some think they sound different to ateez. Sure there are sonic similarities but Xikers def have their own style. When I heard tricky house pre debut I knew there was something about these boys. The entire song puts you in a trance.

[@kimdaniel2601]

My initial reaction to xikers is just how much they don’t sound like Ateez.

[@careyv]

I saw them do their first concert performance at ATEEZ’s show in Oakland. They performed this song and were amazing!! So proud of our KQ babies. Xikers are outstanding!!!

[@bbokAriyuyu]

I saw them at the Oakland show too their stage presence is great for rookies!

[@ninam4066]

i love this mv! I also love how much screentime the business man got, pretty unusual for a kpop mv but shows off their concept so well

[@_RCV_]

Thank you for reacting to xikers debut MV. Rockstar MV is coming on April 24 12am KST 🔥 For those new to xikers, here are the official positions given to each member: Minjae (2003): Leader, Main Rapper Junmin (2003): Main Dancer Sumin (2004): Main Rapper Jinsik (2004): Lead Vocal Hyunwoo (2004): Main Vocal Junghoon (2005): Lead Vocal Seeun (2005): Sub Vocal Yujun (2005): Sub Vocal Hunter (2005): Main Dancer Yechan (2005): Maknae, Main Dancer, Main Rapper Highlighting few points you mentioned after the 1st listen: 7:59 9:48 thanks for mentioning this. Some reactors said that "they're like ATEEZ, they have the same sound, there's no identity yet". As you mentioned, they sound similar like the KQ company style but entirely different. It's like having the JYP style, the SM style, the YG style, something like that. 11:05 11:35 12:25 13:17 "one of favorite debuts of all time" 🔥 AndyandJas also mentioned in their reaction that we're like the old man in the vid and we're looking for excitement and here comes xikers, a young fresh group bringing excitement to our lives, that's the feeling we're getting from this. xikers is a whole new experience 🙌

[@toilandtrouble2159]

The fact that KQ has upped their music video game (thinking of Guerilla) and turned each video into a whole movie of its own also showcases the quality the production as a whole - sound, melody, members, visuals! This was a really high quality production, and the fact that it's such a trippy video as well really makes it linger in your head! (Trippy, yet cohesive, which is a hard thing to pull off!) These guys have so much ahead of them.

[@Ayzlxn]

I am ADDICTED to this song and this group 😭😭

[@leemaddie]

i didn’t even realize at first that yechan, the rapper with the red hair, was the same yechan from under nineteen!! i was watching their stages and he looked so familiar, and then i realized it was him! i legit couldn’t even tell cause he’s grown up so much 😭 anyways, xikers’ debut was so awesome and i can’t wait to see what they do in their career 🫶🫶

[@mxds777]

hongjoong has credits on every single song on this album!

[@felu1038]

Really proud of HONGJOONG

[@only4captain]

I actually knew I would already like it considering hongjoong is a producer and his taste is 🤌 it's crazy how far Ateez as come and their hardships they went through and they are now able to give their junior group so many privileges. I can't wait for more music by them though! I'm loving the goblin concept.

[@Svt-lm3ln]

u r so right they started with a big fandom with atinys support and that ateez didn't have at their start

[@isalvim]

y'all NEED to see them performing this song. i literally watched all of their music show performances cause they go all out every single time (you need to see Xikey live too after listening to the album)

[@naxx__sg]

Also they have another title track "Rockstar" and it's mv is coming out soon! (they are currently realising member pics and teasers!)

[@rinesjj1038]

SHANTY SHANTY YEAH YEA YEAH

[@armsid]

I knew about them as KQFellaz 2 but never really kept in touch but I was obsessed the second I heard the song… ended up getting the physical album on release day and I feel like it’s gonna be me throwing money at them now but like slay?

[@trilliastra2058]

this is the first group i started stanning before the official debut bc tricky house was already released during pre-debut and it got me immediately (they pretty much went on tour with ateez, opening their shows and playing kcon). they are about to release a 2nd title track (just like ateez yeah) called rockstar and the entire album is fire. KQ knows how to hype up their groups, their predebut show 'tricky house' is hilarious as well.

[@kellylima649]

Kq is doing shit all right 😅 the production shows the’re Ateez lil bros but they showed their own colors! So happy HongJoong made it to the main producer team here Ps. Let’s all email Kq if we must so the listening party to the album is released here in KZbin pd (just kidding guys haha)

[@kXnghoon05]

so proud of Captain Hongjoong

[@kellylima649]

@@goldenchildee hey! I was just kidding bc I don’t thing it will be a issue either. Just hoping pd release the listening party here to everyone 🤣

[@beno.4886]

The kid you asked who's actually he's Hunter the main dancer in xikers he's so talented and he is thai !! He can speak thai , korean and English

[@rfalieren9732]

Another Korean reactor couple said that Goblins can turn into brooms or come out of brooms or something of that nature, which is why the brooms are there in the ending shot of the music video. They also made the point that everything in the video involves the 'Main Character' winning something in some way. The stuffed animal machine: he has all of the toys at the end of the shot. He smacks the ATM with the microphone 'bat' and all the money comes out of it like winning the lottery. The car is just there for him to get into and drive around in. These are intentional references throughout the video about Goblins granting people who play with them great fortunes. Once they're done with you, though, they will take it all back, which is why everything is gone at the end of the video and they've turned into brooms. Really smart use of known mythology, and such a cool concept to have for a debut!

[@AdventurousJS]

Oooh, who was that? The reactor couple?

[@cinnamontea7671]

I think exuberant is the best word for these kids. They’re cheeky and playful but really swaggy as well and it works perfectly.

[@lightningdoughnut4880]

Not only do they remind me of Ateez, but the energy of this debut also reminds me of BlockB at their peak, which is an energy not a lot of groups have these days. (I'm talking like, BAP, or Monsta X) Block B was/is? under KQ despite not being created by them, the concept of group members being crazy, mischievous, and sometimes downright villains in their MVs is something that I've been missing in kpop. Im so glad xikers is bringing it back!

[@rumi1379]

The fast rapper Yechan has participated in 2 survival shows when he was like 11,12, he is the maknae, very talented

[@lansannie]

It honestly feels like they debuted as a 3 year old group I’m so impressed of them. Can’t wait for what they will bring in the future

[@isalvim]

the rookie girlgroups DOMINATED these last few years so it's crazy that now i'm seeing that insane boygroups debuted/are gonna debut like xikers, boys planet's bg and zico's bg,

[@oorisForest]

there was a strong desi influence in this song from the melodies, the Shanti chant at the end and right in the beginning the BRRRRRAHHH

[@sanrising7376]

Speaking of one the best debuts in kpop, xikers tricky house: doorbel ringing became the second highest debut album of all time to reach billboard top 200 (#75) next to SuperM and the 3rd kpop debut group to reach bb200 alongside with superm and txt .they are this big ✨

[@Megan-bw5zh]

They will have another MV for their double title track rockstar coming out next week!

[@rumi1379]

Their name is pronounced Sikers This song is Bollywood inspired Their character is called Tricky If you listen to their album you will see that it's never just a song with KQ, they have a strong concept and lore :D

[@ajrinparveen5834]

Did they say it is inspired by Bollywood? Whereee? 😭

[@rumi1379]

@@ajrinparveen5834 yes, Maddox did I think in his live

[@Bluecupcake122]

​@@ajrinparveen5834also in one of the predebut shows, when they showed the song for the first time

[@ajrinparveen5834]

@@Bluecupcake122 can you share me the link bae?

[@mochiyeosang1908]

god i've been WAITING for this. i hadn't really checked out any of their content except a few dance performances until the ateez concert (i'm so happy i had vip) and when they performed this song i was INSTANTLY in awe. sumin especially stood out to me. that guy is an absolute STAR

[@flaggov6949]

And you haven't even seen them live yet. If you thought ATEEZ looked like they had 2-3 years experience when they debuted, wait til you see xikers--they look like old pros. In their content, there are ATEEZ interactions--they have definitely been mentored well.

[@MaryKi]

This video was Bollywood inspired specially at 06:37! uff, even Shanty means "Silence" in hindi, KQ is another level... they are really the solid Kpop future. Thank you for reacting to KQ artists. This goblins concept was so cool kkk

[@empoxy]

just wondering, but doesnt "shanti" mean peace and not silence?

[@oorisForest]

​@@empoxy it can mean both depending on context. usually silence brings peace which is why we can use it in both ways

[@1derl4nd]

Actually shanti means 'peace' or 'calmness/calm down' not exactly silence

[@pocketsizedseev]

I thought they meant shanty as in pirate shanty as a tribute to ateez😮

[@Megan-bw5zh]

In the official lyrics it's shanty with a "y" it's an English word historically often used in songs sung by workers or sailors in England. It's basically a motivational call to work, or to work in unison. The song is Bollywood inspired but the lyrics are not they are completely in Korean/English.

[@Sunny-bc2mu]

I was _PRAYING_ that you´d react to them Thank youuu, this boys had been haunting me since predebut, I love them

[@ancientmingyu0604]

I love that KQ establishes themselves as a company that produces performance groups. Ateez sing 100% live and perform the roof off the house every single time and Xikers do the exact same. It's crazy how much energy and presence these boys bring to the stage. Their choreos are amazing, their live vocals are incredibly and all in all this doesn't have debut energy in my book. This has comeback energy. Which makes it as crazy strong as it is.

[@DanityKanelvr25]

KQ doesn’t copyright strike, so you are good with reactions on here for anything on their channels 👍🏻

[@bilabrin]

I wanted to hear ajushi bust out a rap in the bridge.

[@mochiyeosang1908]

LMAO

[@alisonrenaud6432]

Literally the greatest debut OF ALL FREAKING TIME!!!

[@Buddha507]

It was fine relax lol

[@kotochel4592]

​@@Buddha507 it's her opinion relax lol

[@seventeensatiny]

@@Buddha507 music is subjective Sam!

[@Buddha507]

@kotochel4592 yes I'm sure there wasn't any use of hyperbole here. This debut was truly God's gift to earth. Definitely not a teenager over reacting to an otherwise normal kpop boy band debut. She's allowed to think whatever she wants but come on lol

[@Laci-jz8cd]

@@Buddha507 it was never that serious

[@soniatiny]

Producer Eden said that this song was very heavily inspired/influenced by Bollywood and you can definitely hear the Bollywood sound and rhythm in the whole song. So the "shanty" lyrics might tie in with that, too, along with their concept as goblins and tricksters: Because in Hinduism, "Shanti" is a Sanskrit word meaning "peace" or "inner peace". So, since the man indulged in playing with these 10 goblins, they are now chanting "peace" to him at the end of his wild journey with them. 😉❤️

[@Xilexoxo]

I knew pd was gonna love this video, as I was watching other reactions they didn’t react to it like I wished the would, PD did that!! Thank you!! U appreciate my boys! Thank you!!! :))

[@isalvim]

CRAZY ASS DEBUT they're the next big thing, i'm telling y'all

[@sorrysweetie1272]

I have never seen them so stunned and dazed! I love xikers so much they will be BIG!! So excited to see what they do in the future!

[@sorrysweetie1272]

and I totally agree that they are definitely similar to ATEEZ but also are very different and have their own concept and sound. I hope to see ATEEZ and xikers interactions in the future. It is also probably one of my favorite debuts especially in a boy group!

[@jnd_jnd]

I don't even like loud music but this album and this group I vibe with on a personal level 😭

[@Tekuzuka]

PD-nim you should also react to their bsides, all of their bsides are so good!!

[@Lachesi]

As it has been for ATEEZ, Xikers' first MV looks like one from an experienced group, not rookie's material! This is why I have so much hope for their future

[@ancientmingyu0604]

"It feels like Ateez hasn't changed their concept since debut" That's lore, I believe. Like, when a group has a lore like Ateez does they can have many different concepts but it won't feel like they change their "concept" because it's engrained into people's minds already. And I think Xikers are going to do the same thing. I'd be devastated if they don't, honestly, because we already got the perfect base for a fantastic lore, like Ateez', with the explanation behind their group name and their debut album. And istg if their lores don't overlap at some point Imma flip several tables.

[@mihikarow1994]

The character in the Logo is called Tricky

[@nathanielmorrison82]

I've been a huge fan of ATEEZ for a while, and am so excited to see where KQ takes ATEEZ's brothers! P.S. PD I love the glasses!

[@auvaxons]

I agree with blaire, its very interesting to see how similar, yet different ateez and xikers are. Its almost like rl siblings, like you and with your siblings obv are different individuals, yet there's something that makes you similar, either your look, behavior, etc. I think what makes xikers feels similar with ateez not only bcs they're very good at performing, also their storyline and the message they want to convey almost compliment each other. I'm not into ateez storyline tbh (bcs its freakin confusing and complicated, my brain capacity couldn't cope with their lore 😅😅) but if i'm gonna take conclusion, they have dream and on journey to reach their dream, but society seems to go against them. While xikers, they are on their way finding their dream bcs their dream are stolen by X. Ofc ateez and xikers using different approach to tell their stories, ateez with pirates and xikers with dokkaebi, but both are the actual realities of young people. Some of us maybe in our journey to makes our dream come true, but other people, like parents, friends, or even government go against us. And some of us may used to have dream, but bcs other people "stealing" that dream by underestimate it, we lost confidence and not know what our dreams are. Dang, that's a very long comment 😅😅 but i think we all agree that KQ definitely amazing company that could create these 2 amazing group. So, bravo KQ 👏👏👏

[@ubu8]

Ateez storyline isn't about dream it's about a distopian world where the gov banned all forms of art and emotion basically made the people robots...so rebel ateez goes from dimension to dimension collecting different version of ateez and changing time and space to overthrow the gov. It's kinda like George Orwell's 1984 novel

[@bunmiabimbola4426]

​​@@ubu8 Their storyline involves dreams though. Ateez is not only using 1984 for their lore. Their is inception ( the firm), Peter pan and e.t.c and all these stories are all in writing in an dreamlike reality especially inception and Peter pan. Both have character their storyline happen in a dream. 1984 is a fictional prediction of the future during the time War II, the time he was lived. Dream may not refer to being asleep but to seek, which Ateez embodies both meanings in their storyline. They're videos like inception, illusion, dreamers where they fall asleep or wake up and deja Vu and other song titles that have words close to dreams. Fever series also starts off with inception and the diary film one introduce the cormer to hongjoong as though he is asleep. Inception is also directed like a fever dream and the album concept is about young Ateez finding their dreams or lose it. Treasure 1st song on the 1st album, Maddox made a statement saying "treasure can be anything we want" and said us on the last track of series "did you find it ?". This inclined Ateez were seeking for something, they wished to find when the story started, they dreamed. Their storyline heavily involves dreams and Ateez always has more than one meanings to the words they use like in 1984. The dystopian world is the storyline not ' a storyline'. All previous stories are going to come together like puzzle pieces eventually.

[@caplan9986]

was looking forward to this one!!!

[@aSUGAaddiction]

I saw them in Chicago and they were good then, and now 6 months later, they drop a pure bop. KQ has a distinct sound but both groups and choreography sounds and looks different. I am learning their names now.

[@analauraldl5562]

Ngl, this debut was soo chaotic in every right way, i just love it so much Btw, the comparison with how MCND's debut felt is so relatable, i remember the first time I listened to Ice Age, it became one of my favorite debuts and this happend again with Xikers. just how it hits you and mesmerizes you, it's just wow. sorry pd, im still waiting for Kingdom's reaction😭

[@user-ze5vl5me1e]

shanty shanty yeah yeah yeah

[@pinarseraphic]

SHANTY SHANTY YEAH YEAH YEAH SHANTY YEAH YEAH YEAH

[@angelinagore5067]

I LOVE THIS DEBUT.

[@yalterfly]

the red head is such a good rapper he's so insane,,reminds me of han jisung because of how fast he raps and how his voice is slightly high pitched!!

[@yanaluvs]

Idk how to describe it but this song made me feel like I am full? Like I ate their song well and i was so satisfied and happy about it, with zero complaints

[@ethos2151]

hearing this song pre-debut made me think “damn, this would be such a good title track, it sucks that they’ll have something different for a debut,” but they DIDN’T and it’s absolutely wonderful. this debut is incredible & the album doesn’t disappoint either, the members themselves deliver the powerful choreo to a T and their individuality is seriously impressive. I cant wait to see more of what they’re capable of in the future

[@vanessarl8]

PD xikers has just dropped their new MV of their song Rockstar!! Please please react to it? I know I loved it. Anyways whatever you do hope you enjoy it as much as we did!!💖

[@treebreezie]

Thank you so much PD for reacting to this! And I love your genuine reaction to it ^^ it would be nice to have an album listening party on them, their bsides are amazing!

[@SidariYumanara]

Love Blaire for mentioning Supernatural's "Loki", that's exactly the vibes I got as well :D

[@chuwungjae]

I have to agree that xikers got me the same way mcnd got me. The moment I heard tricky house in their predebut show I just got the same vibe from them that I did from mcnd.... And they're rapidly becoming an ult for me

[@luciar8593]

Man I loveeee your videos, i see multiple times your reactions because they just make me happy. Love your excitement and the fact that we are KQ stans, hahaha just 49 minutes of relatable enjoyment. Honestly thank you. Love from Mexico!!

[@yue1084]

i'm glad you mentioned MCND pd because that's the exact energy both of these groups give me, the same energy some of my favorite boygroups have: youthful, energetic, full of attitude; music that blows you away.

[@cloudsn]

Ateez debut was all natural visuals, the desert and pirate vibe. Xikers was gritty urban. Tbh, I was more excited for Ateez debut because it was more my style... Treasure is still one of my favs. I really like this too, it's not mutually exclusive, right? They have their own identity, but I feel like they're in the same universe if that makes sense.

[@AdventurousJS]

What a great way to put it! And also, HJ will be relieved, he's still jealous of Xikers stealing Atiny lmao

[@altheabesa4097]

Love your reaction! Wait till you watch Rockstar and Xikey performed on stage!

[@blackpearlstuds]

What a wild ride. Even having heard the song predebut, I was blown away by the mv. With the mv, the team did a good job of immersing us in this story as you pointed out. But get ready for the music. Honestly, my first listen through the album was this feeling amplified. The energy coming out this album is so intense I was dazed. But then I immediately had to listen again to figure out what just happened. Overall, I would describe this debut effort as rare. I am excited to see more from Xikers.

[@AdventurousJS]

I ADORE the sound of this song, and I cannot get over that exact thing you picked apart. Similar, not the same. No forced "difference" in concept, definitely related, but still clearly their own thing. Their mischief comes through, goblins/tricksters are the PERFECT concept for them. Ateez is a huge amount of fun and charismatic as all get out, but (besides Wooyoung) they are too *intense* and sincere to be mischievious. Xikers oozes wicked mischief. Ateez was obsessed with their fans since pre-debut, they will do anyting to hog the camera, they all want the spotlight and our love. I get the impression that introverted Xikers would do what they are doing even if nobody was watching. So they don't have to try extra hard to be different. They are different. They just do them. After "Xikey" and "Rockstar", I somehow get the impression that they *can't* effectively be anyone other than themselves. Chameleon, theatrical Ateez can pull off literally anything with their own unique flavour, but Xikers is Xikers, and they can't help being themselves. It's a fascinating difference because it's so subtle. Behind all the magic of Ateez, the music is what I love, which means Eden-ary. The fact that I can hear more Eden-ary, and more flavours of KQ production is a colossal win, I am *so* happy!!! This is all just my own two cents as I caught up on their released material....and listen to the album on repeat. It could of course turn out to be very wrong, but anyway...thank you for this wonderful, detailed review!

[@katp.4817]

You should hear their songs,their insane! Each song is so good! Xikey and rockstar

[@belu1666]

They are insane, when i saw them perform XIKEY it was like WOA!!!

[@carlmaddock1704]

so excited for you to check out their double title track rockstar!

[@lofti5504]

id absolutely appreciate if u found a way to show the listening party on youtube i love ur reactions and im so glad u really loved this group!

[@vanessarl8]

I think Hongjoong never is the first name in credits bc Eden is the main producer and oldest? Like bc of seniority and who says the final okay? But Hongjoong is the one who did the guides and you could basically say they were his songs initially but then the rest of producers come together and polish and adds things like he described bf, this was the same with all Ateez Hongjoong songs like Aurora or Good Lil boy that we know he made the guides and those where described as his songs. Anyways I'm so obsessed with this song and Rockstar who will have a MV soon!! And I'm so curious of how they will sound in their 2 next albums!

[@mhpresents03]

Along with the Listening party Pd, you have GOT to check out their album preview, one for editing and two just to see how amazing of performers they are !! They have choreos for all the songs off the album, and truly its an experience. Xikers are gonna be big I can feel it

[@tht_grl_tiffany]

This has been the best break down of this song.

[@lera_9931]

Even though I saw this mv 100th times I still got CHILLS And also 50 minutes of reaction YEEEES Can’t wait for an album reaction video

[@aussiecountry9320]

You can hear the ocasional sprinkles of Ateez but they very much have their own style and sound an its alreay amazing

[@racheljohnson7177]

I'm sayingg

[@BellTheGnome]

well hongjoong did produce all their songs with edenary that's probably why

[@lor4363]

I am with you too, that Tricky House have a different sound than Ateez, but some reactor are saying that the song just sound like Ateez and that already tell me some this reactor don´t really know Ateez sound at all.

[@lexlou7478]

Im so happy to hear you bring up MCND, because i was thinking the same thing. Like even though they are different concepts, they still give a lot of energy with their performance and vocals. Its refreshing to see another debut thats on the same level.

[@kanato_san1824]

This was the best reaction for tricky house thank you pd😂❤️

[@babidi7688]

Xikers Xikey stage reaction. Pleaaaaase. They are perfect Xikey live stages.

[@SonaTalks.]

yeah theyre singing santhi (shanthi, i think officially they spelt it shanty but this is accurate) which means peace (sanskrit origin) and is a statement of irony within the song:D

[@amialejandra5842]

Shanty shanty ya ya ya 🔥🎧

[@Topthatatiny]

Such a great reaction. So proud of the whole team. The album is stellar.

[@kingjae-ger]

i woke up in the middle of the night to pee but wanted to put something on to fall asleep to. this was the first video thar was recommended to me on my feed and i couldn't not watch bc I've been periodically checking to see when you'd react 😭❤️ the music/group didn't catch me from the first listen but the MV is so absolutely insane that i immediately fell in Love visually

[@willowg7131]

Yaaaaay I was waiting for this reaction and I'm so glad you're loving it!! I like to describe the vibe as playfully paranormal hehe

[@raiza1439]

when pd mentioned mcnd I thought of the special bond between MCND win and Xikers' Yechan!!

[@katp.4817]

You know they are good because for a debut,they chose an old business man and they still managed to captivate their audience! Any group could have easily chosen a good looking young lady or young man or a futuristic AI since it’s a debut. They were able to showcase their lore along with their youthfulness ,fresh on the scene and here to stay aura! They command our attention but yet stayed funny,fun and mischievous. It’s creative and Fresssshhhh!!!

[@racheljohnson7177]

I agree! At first I thought the business guy got too much screentime but now I think him being a part of the MV gave the boys an edge