The Kulture Study: Kep1er 'Shooting Star' MV

[@milkenwood6150]

"with you, i'm not afraid of this ending" hits different when yeseo's singing it :'(

[@warren_r]

But she's right though, we are all going to be with Yeseo where-ever she goes. Incredible young talent with a huge future ahead....... this is just the ending of the first big thing she does.

[@GustavoFranzetti]

😭😭

[@arlesouza4068]

With Mashiro on her side, she not afraid ❤

[@morela58]

this song is such a great example that a very emotional and sentimental song doesnt have to be a ballad or a slow song in general. ngl when i first heard it i got tears in my eyes because its just that beautiful

[@hwang_seungrae]

When it's supposed to be their disbandment song but became a goodbye song to Shiro and Yeseo instead 🥺🥺🥺

[@artist_37]

FYI, this is a Full Album not a single.

[@martijnschaap9163]

Adding to this, that is also the case for straight line

[@jisooinyourarea6751]

yea I was so confused when he said this. cuz I def lsitende the whole album already so when he said that I was like "soo did I just dream a whole album " lol

[@hiimderektan916]

Um, this is the single from their album. This is a basic music industry concept?

[@cabbagejuice]

@@hiimderektan916i think they mean how PD basically said "the mv was lower budget bc its only a single not an album" op was correcting that bc this is the lead single to a FULL album, which usually has more budget. I think their company thought this would be their last release and gave up on the budget for the mv

[@minceroft3710]

im not even a keplian but this comeback has hit so deep for me knowing everything surrounding it 🫣 like im not joking as soon as the mv started i started SOBBING. BAWLING. UNCONTROLLABLY. I DONT EVEN GO HERE. songs like this and back to the city are so universal emotionally

[@jinyatta4103]

This is exactly what I wanted from this group from day 1.

[@bernardsih5987]

And I believe this is what most Kep1er fans or Keplians wanted for Kep1er from Wakeone Entertainment from day one.

[@delamelani5414]

Yess why not from the start😔

[@mikamischief1239]

I'm glad someone said it! I hate when people say "it looks less expensive" like that's a bad thing. Some of the best music videos, historically popular ones that still get replayed today, had shoestring budgets; being lavishly overpriced for the sake of it is not a benefit when it makes little sense to the story of the music playing over it all. The simplicity of this video makes it feel almost nostalgic, going back to that intimate feeling and simply letting the emotion of the song lead the story. Big ups to the director and production on this.

[@ericccky]

I get why some fans are disappointed about the budget but creativity matters more than the budget. Galileo had a higher budget but the MV felt like there’s very little substance to it while this MV really takes you on a journey. Every scene felt motivated and intentional and even the stock videos(?) of the galaxy served a purpose. This is Kep1er best music video because it had a specific direction AND the team executed very well.

[@onceuponagoat2316]

Exactly. This was one of the few MVs where the creative direction made it not feel cheap. There is thought put into this, and I'd rather a thoughtful but cheaper MV than a thoughtless expensive one.

[@bananaman1380]

This was such a sentimental track for me originally, with the original notion of this being Kep1er's last comeback before disbanding, and then the announcement of the groups continuation and their win was so sentimental. And I think that's what this track comes down to, a strong sense of sentiment, and it is amazing.

[@BlueRes-lc4gi]

This is just my opinion obviously... but I feel like they may have made a decision to stick to more of the choreo shots because it shows all 9 members and the thought was "With this last full 9 member group music video, we'll show as much of the whole group as possible" so that we get all 9 to the last possible second. I'm only a casual Kep1er fan, but this even made me tear up.

[@danielarobles8990]

in my humble opinion this (as in the full album as well) is their best work yet!!!

[@Drewski217]

This has a full album attached and it's really good!!!

[@prostechlapec9247]

Idk why, but it felt like nostalgic and sad at the same time that i almost started tearing up :D

[@varbooo]

For me this is the best song this year !

[@mintchoo_7]

🥺🫶

[@zingery4746]

As a huge fan of another group who cameback this year as well. I totally agree with you.

[@varbooo]

@@zingery4746 I didn’t like the other kep1er songs to be fr with all due respect. But this oh my god ! Bravo !!

[@santiago242]

I cry everytime I see a reaction to Shooting Star, it's incredibly beautiful and knowing it's the last 9 member release breaks my heart a little. Btw, it does come with a full lenght album and the bsides are amazing as usual

[@raulalvarez5021]

I really wonder if the general ambiguity of this video´s emotional core may come from the fact that Kep1er´s contract extension was kind of up in the air for a very long time. Like, as a hardcore Kepi fan I experienced MONTHS of just hearing news of "They will!" "actualy they wont!" "maybe they will??" "Nah not at all" "Discussions are still ongoing". So this song needed to work as "We managed to extend! A new beggining for us" as well as working as "Its over, this is our last one. Good bye! : )" I wonder if "We will go form 9 to 7" was a posibility when this was being planned, and Id say it works! It accidentaly became a sendoff for Shiro and Yeseo. Anyway Ive cried to this MV a bunch of times and cried again while watching your reaction so its clear they did something right

[@myfavstore]

Well I cried reading your comments. Well teared.

[@SeatinReacts]

My interpretation of the long shots are that it gives us a moment to really appreciate them, each individual member, everything that goes into their work. All with a small budget? Kep1er shines even without glitz and glamour, like a shooting star. A bit romantic of an interpretation, but do I cry watching this video every time? Yes. It is a beautiful and moving video, paired with a gorgeous song. My favourite video from them too.

[@jun8888]

The song feels like attraction or like gravity, it’s a sense of push and pull, like it feels more intimate they trying to pull you in and in the end it feels like complete.

[@Beomgyuhour100]

This is one of my top songs of 2024 it’s so underrated

[@hammymallory]

The song and mv broke so many rules, it earned a special place in my heart. Its fantastic! Their best. The harmonies at the end!?!? I tear up every damn time!!! 😅 Calling it now, this will be my most played of the year. 🎉

[@thisissabriel]

Bittersweet indeed. This song is an instant fave during my first listen and it always gives me the feels. 🥺🥺🥺 23:01 This! You articulated how I felt about this MV. The CG really helped push the concept. I feel like everything just converged well to make it the star that it is.

[@brittanym9266]

This comeback was insane from them! First track I have heard non fans really enjoy from them in a long time.

[@loonafan6075]

the lyrics, the melody, the vibes… this song hits hard as someone who’s been there since the start. i wish so much love and happiness on these girls on their new paths, whether that’s continuing in kepler or not :))

[@babyjuliet6104]

i think both things are true. in a way it's obvious that wakeone did not give them the budget but it's definitely feels like the team said "we are going to do something amazing with what we have" and they did. it feels very earnest

[@babyjuliet6104]

you should check the full album, they are actually promoting Problem in music shows too!!

[@p4r4g0n]

The MV works for me because Kep1er's strength has been their well synchronized choreo. Couple that with a song that is amongst their best releases makes this extremely enjoyable to watch. Have to agree that it is sad and frustrating that this is the last from the full nine member group. Why only now???

[@ferliya2191]

i'd love if you'd react to their whole album kep1going on especially flowers, flutter your heart..

[@aprilfoster1201]

This is the kind of concept I always wanted from them. I wish they had found this vibe earlier.

[@Maria_Xiao]

I've been waiting for your reaction! I absolutely love this song. It's perfect, in my opinion. Love the video as well.

[@samantomis]

I’m crying every single time I watch this mv 🥲

[@k.a._135]

IT IS AN OFFICIAL FULL KOREAN ALBUM ! They just performed their bside PROBLEM YESTERDAY AND ARE PLANNING TO PROMOTE IT UNTIL JUNE 30th ! Straight line was the title track for their first full japanese album as well with so many good bsides ! As fory reaction to shooting star, I think me being a kep1er fan since debut that followed them closely and knowing Mashiro & yeseo would leave after this made me cry so hard ! I actually saw them tease the choreography on k wave stage so most of the crying happened then. But the music video still brought me to tears in the first few listens. Now I just enjoy their vocals. I LOVE youngeun's parts as well. Her parts during the song and the performance are my favorite. So glad you enjoyed this song as much as fans did. I remember ither kep1ians saying that the song felt like a combination of their bsides " Back to the city " & " together forever " from their previous albums. So it's interesting you thought of le voya9e first !

[@JustinNTW]

The only complain i have is that they could have given them the stage outfits and fit it into the mv instead of just THAT outfit 😭 its not givinnnggg, ALL their stage outfits are so much betterrrrr

[@alliehinojosa7150]

it actually has a full album attached to it and i can’t even choose a favorite track cause they are all too good

[@CarterLa_14]

This is the perfect track for the full album, I hope you support this and listen to the album its amazing

[@lemb8941]

Yes shooting star is so good. Red Velvet just released cosmic just released today and it’s amazing you will be blown away.

[@pinkcricketer1921]

That instrumental free section going into the buildup reminds me of Loving Me by the late Fifty Fifty.

[@Phattydumpz]

The most beautiful punch in the face. Everything about this song is in the title. I don't how to explain it better, but thankfully they did it for us. With what's going on with the group this track is perfect. Probably going to be on repeat endlessly and one of my personal favorite K-pop songs of all time. Top ten? Maybe, maybe not but it's a contender it just hits so hard. Kep1er needs to keep on this Straight Line and Shooting Star track though because these songs are a level up S-class type feel. So impressive.

[@ShaychanXG]

You should definitely check out their encore for their 1st win with Shooting Star. You really feel how much this song means to them.❤ I could listen to this all day and never get tired of it

[@bxrrygloss]

i don't stan kep1er and i dislike most of their songs, but i was really struck by this one, like i'm in awe of its beauty. i could really care less about the group but somehow the face you made at 3:38 made me burst into tears. amazed and deeply sad at the same time. idk guys can i hug all of you orrr

[@blueveluv4748]

Ugh im here sitting like a dummy trying to hold my tears while eating lmaoo. I haven't even been updated much with whats happening in kep1er but somehow they still managed to make my tear up like that. Definitely my favorite title track from them. It's sad that kep1er will no longer be complete but hey atleast we'll get to see them together for a longer time even though shiro and yeseo are gone.

[@matchaT808]

This is hands down my favorite Kep1er song. Such a beautiful touching song. I hope they can release more songs similar to this in the future!

[@slowghostly]

ahhh i've been waiting for this reaction! this comeback really had me so emotional it's hard to listen to the song or even the album without crying at some point (although don't lose your smile from kep1going is still the most heartbreaking of their releases imo). i didn't realize how little they cut in the mv which is really interesting. it's also so nice to finally hear hiyyih's voice so much on a title track. it is like they finally recognized the true power and potential of 9 member kep1er at the very end of their contract... hopefully they are doing well in negotiations and have good promotions moving forward as 7 members and yeshiro get to shine a lot in limelight... v bittersweet.

[@pendragnx]

Loved this song so much - glad you finally reacted to it

[@syahirhasni]

no but the way YOU shared made me cry for abit idk i guess the way you passionately shared your thoughts and feelings, its js idk it moved me. so thank you!🤍

[@myfavstore]

It's a full album. Kep1 going on.

[@PrincessRomi1]

even if this wasn't a goodbye to two members song, it's just so... beautiful

[@sweetnsaltybish4153]

There is a FULL album with this

[@qtacontessenu]

god i always tear up when i listen to this song, it's crazy. their best song for sure

[@imhonestlytrying]

how many times do I have to cry for this music video? how many i cant count

[@madysonclaeys6934]

This song makes me tear up everytime I hear it🥹

[@Casper745]

Kep1er is amazing and I'm really liking the song and vocal melodies and ad-libs arrangement into the chorus very well produced

[@decide2think]

Shooting Star is my favorite Kep1er song/choreo by far❣️

[@bellemaisla4282]

You should totally react to the full album it's so good!

[@namii_3844]

u should react to some bsides of the full album like Last Carnival , flowers ,flutter ,your heart (def the longest title but ITS BEAUTIFUL AND MAGICAL OMGG ) , Curious and Double Up

[@situationstrange]

I'm crying. I have been following their entire evolution since gp999, it has been an amazing experience. Kep1ian

[@sliverhalo9286]

This was supposed to be a disbandment song and its really perfect. My favorite release of theirs yet

[@brinsssicyrine2865]

Please check the album, it's sooooooooooo goood

[@P_1019]

That solo shot of Mashiro in the end is just a chef kiss. WakeOne really does wake up in the last OT9 comeback. I'm glad the company really knew already the perfect concept and recipe for Kep1er's success but it's also disappointing that the next comeback will be OT7

[@I_LOVE_NMIXX..ITZY..Red_Velvet]

What a M/V !! What a track !!!

[@imhonestlytrying]

OMG OMG BEEN WAITING FOR THIS OMG THANKYOUUUU

[@kuyavalcrist1736]

1st was Panorama. Next is this song. Who said KPop can't be a sad song.

[@junkotamiya]

Please do the goodbye MV of Weki Meki.

[@sophieisabelle1317]

FYI: This was written by Pixy‘s former producer Kevin!

[@aguerrinha84]

I don’t usually liked Kepler besides the debut song, but this song it’s A MA ZING!!!

[@billybuzy]

Bro been waiting for your reaction ❤❤

[@jayvieszn]

ive been waiting for this

[@guryongpo964]

it's like a panorama🥲

[@I_LOVE_NMIXX..ITZY..Red_Velvet]

Kep1er !!! They are TOP-NOTCH !!! 🔥🔥

[@143madeinblue]

Mashiro and Yeseo will be added to Limelight as the rumor said. I hope you will continue leaving reactions to Limelight. The fans enjoyed your reaction and i'm looking forward to see your reaction to their TA-DA MV which is the last comeback as trio.

[@조동원-b5j]

당신의 슈팅스타 뮤직비디오 리액션을 기다렸습니다 ~ 저는 이 노래와 뮤직비디오를 보는 순간 가슴이 뭉클해서 눈물이 날려고 했습니다

[@lovewonyoungg]

the song is perfect as their last song as ot9

[@moonchildrina6923]

I also love love loveeee Curious!!! Pls have a listen❤

[@kuyavalcrist1736]

Been a while. You got slimmer

[@qtacontessenu]

i personally thought the mv was pretty lackluster - those shots of dayeon+hikaru and youngeun in space were especially atrocious to me. The song is so amazing it deserved a mv on the same level as the other ones :( The budget looks like it was the same as wadada and that makes me sad

[@qtacontessenu]

the one bit i really liked was the first spotlight shot with Xiaoting+Yeseo, that was a really nice transition of choreo to beauty/mv shot

[@НурымБахытов]

cool new hairstyle👍👍👍👍

[@qtacontessenu]

15:35 I think it's a mix of both, I don't doubt that wake one thinks "oh they are def going to start losing fans now so lets cut the budget" (not the first time they've done kep1er wrong lmao) so i think the actual team tried to do their best with what they had. Because the mv budget is undoubtedly much lower than during Giddy/Galileo ... argh

[@wzbpdc]

nice

[@irvingv.9521]

This comeback is so good but so emotional ps. could you also react to the new six - fuego

[@miapricity]

commenting on the low budget, it feels like a dance performance video i just hope they at least had a story going on hinting at their journey from gp999 to now it would have tied everything together!! the camera work is really good but i wish we just had a story of them for them😞

[@miapricity]

+++ i wish they would stop with the immense amount of green screen PLEASE go outside!!!! for galileo they had the amazing setup outside of the street as a heart please be more creative the girls deserve more

[@KallenSC]

SOTY contender!!!

[@CarterLa_14]

This is a full album fyi not a single

[@Lalalandtothemax]

Can someone tell me where his Staight Line reaction is? 😭

[@Hakuraaa_]

thats on his patreon

[@劉峻瑋-j6e]

Song and girls are damn good,but mv is low budget,so sad.girls deserve better

[@apersonwholovescats79613]

what is it with disbandment tracks?????????? mago and now this

[@watashi5700]

Mago wasn't a disband song, there was supposed to be a continuation to the story and was previewed at the end of the mv

[@kimvious]

AAAAAAAAAAAA😢

[@seeunslave]

not them making a good song at the finals

[@lauraagarh]

They are not disbanding so...

[@maze7938]

please react to txt deja vu😢

[@tonellinicholas_4812]

he already did! it’s free on his patreon too ^^

[@brittanaisendgame]

"there's no album attached to it" ok fake fan

[@julia.e.carpenter]

If i have to be honest, you can do commentary for six minutes max after rewatching. The problem is the interaction with fans or patreon really isn’t that engaging as it uses to. I feel your passion but the level of engagement for people watching isn’t what i expected (which is more).