The Kulture Study: Stray Kids "Miroh" MV

[@acegonzalez4466]

"christ does he breathe" i honestly dont know anymore

[@franandrea]

Chan's mood every single time when he listen Changbin 😂❤

[@tinawang1913]

tbh it's not hard u just have to play those instruments that use s o much air - flute, tuba, etc *i play the flute*

[@tamagohomes]

HAHAHAH WAS THINKING THE SAME THING

[@마부우]

I was about to comment this lol. Like rightttt???? Holy crap

[@honeypots2825]

@@tinawang1913 I play the flute too😝.

[@justuswaffles7032]

This MV gave me real dystopian almost “hunger games overthrow the government” type vibes

[@fuyumi291]

JustUsWaffles omg yeah I thought of that too

[@minimantaray]

in the beginning they looked like they were about to get on that podium and tell us to eat the rich

[@edenlewis2538]

Yeah, that's what I thougt

[@justuswaffles7032]

see you space cowboy lol yeah they went from escaping a facility to inciting revolution. Come to think of it the plot seems more divergent-esque

[@k.az.sthetic3438]

Same, i got hunger games or purge ish vibes from it

[@jojop288]

3racha really out here changing the kpop game

[@user-lq5xk4th6q]

Ikr, they really be carrying the entire new gen rap industry too 👀

[@oskar-emilkruse4862]

@@user-lq5xk4th6q thats crazy come on

[@user-lq5xk4th6q]

Kim Kruse No tea, no shade, just facts 👏🏽

[@Isabella-xf6oe]

Why did I read "Changbin the kpop game" gooosh I'm too whipped

[@uncannydolly]

who's in 3racha?

[@seochangbin2737]

*“Okay, y’all know we’re watching that again right?”* if that ain’t me

[@axelangel5144]

When he said that I laughed so hard. Probably because it was such a mood .

[@takahiro7581]

my poor ass waited long enough for this to be uploaded lol.

[@ahgajacky1701]

same same

[@hyun__vi]

same here

[@Zahraa-no8lo]

"Who asked Jisung to go as hard as he did" This mood right here, okay, EXACTLY this.

[@Lu-yk4dw]

"His rap goes beyond the capacity of his oxygen" kskzks if that ain't true...

[@mariannaa.4138]

I KNOW HAHAHAHA

[@bloomerchris]

- DISTRICT 9 and MIROH have the same glitches and vibes because the director is the same. It feels like they wanted to make it "family-like" as their anniversary. - HAKA is in the choreography because Chris was way too influenced by its roots. Also it is a clever way to "come off" to their "rivals" since the dance itself IS to provoke and scare the enemy during war. It is an anthem for them. MIROH is the beginning of the new concept that's going to be inside the maze/jungle. - Changbin and Han CAN NOT BREATH.clearly. INTELLECTUALS. #STANSTRAYKIDSBECAUSEYOUMAKESTRAYKIDSSTAY

[@sendunk1]

I wonder if Miroh is meant to be a follow up to district 9?

[@mwcshk113]

When they first said that Miroh was going to be the comeback, my dumbass actually thought it was a joke for how Woojin sings his line in Mirror (pronuncing the word as mi-ro) 😅

[@fulgenciodomchristiant.iii6600]

Wait isn't haka a show of respect to someone or something?

[@sarahscott6933]

@@fulgenciodomchristiant.iii6600 In general, historically speaking, it was a war dance used to frighten the enemy. Nowdays we often use it as a sign of great respect but the traditional meaning of a Haka was to inspire fear in your opponent.

[@joshualui5106]

Haka is originally from Maori culture... Usually found in Pacific Islands like Samoa and Tonga and New Zealand. Chan is Australian so technically isn’t really his roots

[@betta4454]

To me Hyunjin's rap sounded like the bridge although it didn't follow the rules of a standard bridge

[@pizza4lifeu198]

What are the rules of a standard bridge?

[@betta4454]

@@pizza4lifeu198 you'd have heard it in many songs the bridge usually comes in the end and then they sing the chorus once more. But here if, you're considering Hyunjin's rap as bridge, after him han gets in his verse first then the chorus and that chant happens. Or maybe Han's verse was supposed to be the bridge preparing for the beat or it had no particular bridge idk

[@SKZDanceTutorials]

I thought it was more of either a pre-chorus or a verse~ I believe bridges are supposed to be "new material" and since the Hyunjin/Changbin duet mirrors the Hyunjin/Han duet I don't think it'd be a bridge since it's done twice(?), albeit with different choreography with rap rhythms

[@GabriellaMendoza]

The bridge doesn’t necessarily have to be at the end of the song before the final chorus. What makes a bridge is that it sounds different to the rest of the song. Like PD said, the chant portion after the first chorus & before the HyunHan rap verse is more like the bridge as the overall sound is different to the rest of the song. The two rap verses sound the same, even if the arrangement of voices is different, so they’re both just verses.

[@klee6134]

o we love an orbistay intellectual

[@danieljadesanding4440]

Last time I was this early Pd was still calling themselves producer

[@lgbtminho1142]

hii pls use they/them pronouns for pd ❤️

[@loyalchiilc5404]

lmao ye i don't even remember the last time he called himself a producer anymore

[@nuclearseahorse]

@@lgbtminho1142 when did pd tell us to use those pronouns, im curious

[@lgbtminho1142]

@@nuclearseahorse read the about page!! :)

[@nuclearseahorse]

@@lgbtminho1142 :O wow i didnt even realize, im glad i never had to use pronouns or else id feel bad. Thanks for the heads up tho! (Even though you were aiming the oc at someone else lol)

[@mooni2363]

PD: no Han jisung no Me: nO No jISunG No-

[@jamieakaslompolo5484]

Wait when was that?

[@mooni2363]

Jenny Äkäslompolo 8:28

[@jamieakaslompolo5484]

@@mooni2363 xD Thank you, though. PD is a mood

[@mooni2363]

Jenny Äkäslompolo when is he not tho?

[@jamieakaslompolo5484]

@@mooni2363 Ok truee

[@julieta7714]

I never noticed that the 'woah-oh-oh-ohs' carried on into the 2nd verse but now I'm never going to unhear it

[@hanjai1166]

actually every song on this album has a really weird structure for example chronosaurus also doesnt have bridge and even PRECHORUS! i assume stray kids just dont like rules and do whathever they want with music hahah

[@sunny8952]

Yeah, I guess they don't want to stick to the rules and just make songs with their own twist to them. And true, JYP after hearing Hellevator for the first time said to Chan to lower it a bit, because it was in too high key. Well, he didn't do that and kept it as it was. Then 3Racha made District 9 that goes even higher🤣 also recently, that video 3Racha x JYP, when he asked about Clé series, Chan said it was a secret and he won't tell him anything lmao They really just want to make their own things and I'm really happy that they have this opportunity

[@christinejoycortuna3710]

also maze of memories

[@hanjai1166]

@@christinejoycortuna3710 maze of memories is a whole other thing cuz it doesn't even have a chorus lmaoooo

[@dakotadelones1099]

You can't do "whatever you want" with music because you'll just end up with random ass noise. They're still following a simple outline for their music just *slightly* different and using methods already established in the industry lol

[@hanjai1166]

@@dakotadelones1099 i thought it was obvious that im talking figuratively don't take everything so serious

[@laurentreffers6963]

my boy jisung really did THAT

[@kolaljelibon2382]

Pd: take a deep breath Cb: what is the breath ? Uh ?

[@MHF_H]

*_This comeback is worth to make a full album first listen video_*

[@mikesg878]

This is my favourite Stray Kids song, not even close tbh.

[@yenorae5055]

MikeSG87 well this is my favorite! tbh.

[@blackandbluemadness7965]

Stangely enough mine too, I didn.t see tjat coming! Then again I haven't listened to.the whole album yet

[@nuages8915]

@@blackandbluemadness7965 make sure to listen to mixtape#4 uwu

[@blackandbluemadness7965]

@@nuages8915 I will it's on my list! I'm.just waiting for the right moment :)

[@danjor5749]

MikeSG87 It’s a great song, especially the rap line, but it feels like the vocalists are complimenting the instrumental, rather than vice versa. I like it when there’s a great vocal section and rap section, something like I Am You, or Awkward Silence.

[@itangeye9636]

So, I don't know if anyone has said this yet but I read on twitter or Instagram (I forget which) that a DJ actually came across this song and used it as a sample for his DJing things and the people he played it for actually loved it and asked who the song is by and stuff. What I absolutely love about this song is that it's different from their old stuff and different from other groups. Plus, the fact that 3Racha helped with it reveals that they are constantly thinking outside the box while keeping the 'Stray Kids' sound.

[@SneakyCober]

Which DJ? Where can I see the set?

[@itangeye9636]

Luca Grayi i have no idea but if i come across it i can link it to you

[@nuages8915]

3racha doing the most

[@sunny8952]

Oh, it wasn't originally from twt or instagram, it was an actual comment under Miroh MV, maybe if you scroll the comment section enough youll find it somewhere~ and the DJ played the whole song in the Club, not just a sample :)

[@itangeye9636]

Bangari i think i saw a screenshot of it on instagram or twitter hehe! and oh hey! that’s even better haha thanks for the extra information :)

[@StrawberrySunnyGirl]

The sample was from Brian Atwood - video with JYP talking to 3racha about the album. Bang Chan totally made it their own. And he totally bled MAZE RUNNER (MOVIE SERIES) continuing the story of SKD. Bang Chan is a GENIUS.

[@Brickerbrack]

If I understood correctly, they even got Atwood to help them produce the song, which is really cool. (For the record, I looked him up and got little other than a shoe designer until I found the name DANK; I assume _this_ is the Brian Atwood they worked with...)

[@Tarere2K]

After watching the dance practice, the haka actions are almost present all throught the choreo. From the beginning ground stance where Felix walks around chanting the lyrics are relevant to how a haka starts. Then the feet stamping (takahi) and arms are across the face (Kia rite,Are you ready)To Chan jumping out where his hands are shaking(wiri) and his fierce facial expressions. The thigh ,chest and arm slaps to the ending stance yelling HOOO to finish off.😁😁😁😁

[@nauraliyyah]

사랑아미 I realized this too, when i was watching the dance practice i noticed they kept doing haka actions and i knew it was definetly chan’s or felix’s idea.

[@Tarere2K]

@@nauraliyyah Chan did mention on vLive he was a fan. They also used Te Reo Maori verse in SKZ:Player

[@yiyi956]

I loved the dance practice so much because of this same reasons. This comeback is so well thought it makes me proud 💗

[@SKZDanceTutorials]

that's so cool thank you for pointing out those details!

[@Tarere2K]

@@SKZDanceTutorials you're welcome😁

[@ParaDubs]

I’m gonna be seeing them in May, I can’t wait, it’s gonna be fucking amazing.

[@JY-uy8gn]

You were so lucky i hope you enjoy

[@kylierodriguez4952]

SAAAMMMMEEE, IM SO EXCITEDDDDD

[@filipa.azevedo]

omgggg!!! hope you enjoy your time there!

[@ammaranuar2544]

Is it in the Phillipines?

[@slra6068]

I saw them in AUS not long ago and let me tell ya, it was indeed FUCKING AMAZING!! wish i could see them perform miroh tho, enjoy the concert!

[@larabelfort6556]

"It feels shorter than it really is" I KNOW RIGHT

[@oncexstay917]

*Stray Kids making me so proud.* 🙌👌👑

[@glimmerinthedust2468]

SO MUCH

[@Rebecca-xl9jq]

ONCE x STAY me too

[@lanibarr7577]

As a Maori Australian I’m so proud and honoured that they incorporated the Haka into this song, along with other cultures and their own sound of course. Although there really isn’t much singing or even really rapping this is such a bop, it’s a true anthem 👏🏼. WE STAN KINGS 🙌🏼

[@rory7676]

You and Woojin‘s voice, a saga.

[@oncexstay917]

*PD to Changbin: does he even breathe?*

[@sharonhope7972]

Miroh is a bop omg they really did that!! Waiting for your Persona reaction !

[@cultgyuhao__1237]

2019 IS THE YEAR OF MISLEADING OPENINGS SAKJDFBANSKFD FORM BON BON CHOCOLAT TO MIROH. IM-

[@myryeong_dhilah8017]

The director is same with district 9 and My pace. And Just2 - Focus On Me too

[@ahgajacky1701]

jus2

[@veeveegem]

Did he also direct Side Effects?

[@lazyg7218]

RAP + EDM = ATOMIC BOMB

[@lassie3439]

Yes! Same with their rock inspired songs too

[@vickilljoy6099]

"changbin takes my breath away with his rapping" changbin takes his _own_ breath away with his rapping

[@_farizshah8767]

istg when he said “does he even breathe” reminds me of chan saying that on vlive. anyone can relate?

[@serene7437]

7:14 "Christ, does he breathe? Holy crap." Honestly, same

[@bakasso8484]

The structure of the song is really strange . No clear defined verses from the chorus and no particular bridge . Man it's good none the less.

[@uni-cats742]

Kudos to 3RACHA for making this unique song with zero stereotypes and influences from the current trend

[@karlitatv]

Yeah I saw the weirdness of the structure of the song and I really don't hear a bridge... but if I could name a part that fits what a bridge is definitely Jisung's verse. About the video... amazing to say the least and the choreo is so powerful they go HARD.

[@denissewoo]

Miroh is a BOP, I'm obsessed with that song

[@yenorae5055]

pd : does he even breathe? jisung / han : hu? i don’t have that in my dictionary

[@kazreadsbooks]

I just read that „Miroh“ resembles the sound the korean word „maze“ sounds like and it makes sense not just because the backround behind Changbin and Hyunjin while rapping but the „confusing“ song structure and the sounds bleeding into each other and so on to create the feeling that this Cityjungle is like a maze

[@user-iz3px8me4i]

Nothing as therapeutic as watching PD be the lovely nerd they are.

[@SleepEludesMe647]

I adore Woojin but yeah, his voice is much more emotional/soulful than would be required for a war chant so I guess he really couldn't get many of the few singing lines in this song. Kinda like how in My Pace he was given the second chorus and was mixed with Chan for the last chorus. He got quite a bit of screen time despite it though so I'm not complaining 🤗

[@liora3690]

I feel kinda sad cause i went to the stray kids unveil tour, before miroh was released or even announced. I didn’t get to watch a “miroh” performance but i will never forget the most fun 2 hours of my life

[@kash5371]

I never thought that verse where the oh-oh-owoah-oh carrys over was overpowering but now I can only hear it because you pointed it out.😭

[@user-tr4qh4sr3z]

Yeah same coz I was so busy into the rap I didn’t notice it untill now

[@voooo2234]

8:30 wait until he sees that jisung is to lift his shirt on the actual performance

[@lillylindale8511]

For the Haka being incorporated in the choreography really resonated with me as a New Zealander. The power, the charisma, the pride, and the unity of the Haka really tied into Stray Kids' message of connection people to people. 3RACHA's ZONE's Maori line too got me head over heels. There is something so pure and heartwarming to see my identity being represented in the wider community, not just within our little New Zealand. KIA KAHA!! MY PACE was my favourite track too until this.

[@remireee]

you mention TWICE's "Like Ooh-ah" as if it doesn't also include Chan AS a background zombie

[@zuzannabrzeszczak1578]

I absolutely adore how intense and creative this whole production is. The dance practice is actually hella intimidating because of the loud stomping and their facial expressions. This is way more than just an MV. This is art.

[@Tranitosaur]

At the start of the song it reminded me of that melancholy feeling I get from Hellevator

[@jk_945]

I’m just watching this now and it’s interesting that you hear and point out how the after chorus cool down continues into Chan, Minho, and Hyunjin’s parts on your first listen bc I have NEVER noticed that until you pointed it out and this has been my favorite stray kids song ever since it came out. I’m shook.

[@loveyaok1231]

I showed my dad the dance practice yesterday then without any context he showed me a video of people doing the haka dance. He was surprised I knew what it was. I only knew because of PD.

[@bluespirit420]

So my favorite title track by them was definitely I Am You but Miroh came in and quickly snatched that spot on first listen. Such an epic song.

[@nyx4727]

Changbin spits fire. He's their best rapper obviously, but I still like Jisung more. Dunno why. But, Han is really slaying this comeback too. Makes me proud.

[@ilyemzz]

“So...we’re going to watch this again” I can relate

[@evelinaioana4805]

Lets be honest I knew, you knew , my mom knew , my aunt knew my cat and my dead fish knew that this comeback would be a freaking bop STRAY KIDS NEVER DISAPPOINT ❤

[@hyunsungshouldbeturnedinto5077]

Stray kids would probably be the future of kpop and save the entire kpop industry tho, MARK MY WORDS

[@zainabrizvi7525]

My babies are going hard and I love it!!

[@cosyreadingtimes8857]

Thank you for (finally) uploading this video on You Tube. I love your reactions I really wantad to see your reaction for Miroh. One thing I found very interestung ja that the chant that's laid over the Haka (woah oh oh woah...) is actually from the Congo. So they took two very diferent cultures and conbined them... I think that is pretty amazing

[@Sehugoo]

Han FREAKING jisung..HELL YEAHHHH!!!!

[@06shomai]

reason why i've been interested with skz's music is because it lets you go out of your comfort zone. it's like when you thought you know what's gonna happen and then sike it went on a diff pace.

[@RowanTreeArt]

I don't know if you have seen the dance practice but the percussive-ness of the dance really added a lot in my opinion to the performance itself. thanks for uploading this!

[@Brooke-fq4oe]

Fun fact: bang chan was one of the zombies in Twice’s Ooh Aah. He was at the beginning on a treadmill

[@donmac4239]

I was thinking about that too when he mentioned TWICE with the zombie scenes LOL

[@yerinwonders6644]

Gotta say: I love your videos and analysis so much; you point out so many things I don’t notice at first but always end up just nodding and fully agreeing with you. Can’t wait to see the listening party for this album, it’s gonna be so interesting! Also fully agree, we need a high quality performance video of this asap.

[@stay9928]

MIROH IS A BOP

[@melanie-cu6mi]

i already watched this live but here i am😔👊🏻

[@norakxrh9461]

I would love it if you give there new album a try it's really worth it. Ps: I love your reactions ♡

[@abbazabba4029]

Nora Kxrh he already reacted to it on SMING, I think he’ll post it on KZbin later

[@norakxrh9461]

@@abbazabba4029 oh okay thanks for the info

[@tad6885]

Abbazabba Wasn’t it also with Umu from reacttothek? Can’t wait

[@srfuenf]

I looove pds facial expression after changbins rap in the first watch 😂❤

[@Voni]

yessss, thank u for saying that about my boy jisung, he can do all ♥

[@DeltaStray]

the opening is supposed to be missed leading. That's what this first album of Cle' is.They're lost in a maze. This song goes through a maze... it doesn't go or do what you expect it to.

[@markkostecki4558]

I’m pretty sure this song doesn’t have a bridge. Which is bananas

[@notyue3747]

PD reacting to straykids is such a mood every dang time! 😂 i also love how he appreciates the music😭💕.. 3Racha works so hard for it, it feels so nice people appreciates them 💖

[@siiri4399]

Yo these boys talent is on another level.

[@izelcruz2123]

4:33 FINALLY someone notices Woojin's absence

[@biazacha]

This song have such a 2PM feeling to it, I really hope Stray Kids keep following this path!

[@lira5076]

I kinda have to disagree with jisung, he’s always been as good of a rapper and as fast a rapper as Changbin but it’s usually showed on their b sides

[@adir6094]

True, especially in their 3RACHA songs, Like in P.A.C.E., he does that out-of-breath thing before he says the "CB97.." verse...I'd think Jisung is know for his smooth and fast pace, and Changbin is known for his hard voice and flow. Actually, i think both have their own unique flow that they ACE every time. It's amazeballs.

[@felicesihombing89]

I came when the notif pop out~ 😂 Thank you PD! ❤🙏

[@SKZDanceTutorials]

Thanks for the great analysis! I don't have video production training but it really seemed like this was higher production quality (special effects, greenscreens, etc) compared to their usual MV's and it's super cool to see :) Also yep the form of the song was really interesting! Umu from ReacttotheK also had a breakdown of the song form on her reaction. For me, I saw the "woah" part as the hook (since it's actually in song before the 1st rap duet part too), the Hyunjin/Changbin and Hyunjin/Han (Jisung) rap duets as the pre-chorus (but it could be the verse too??), and the first part of the chorus as a dance break~ Super cool to see different channels highlighting different aspects of the comeback.

[@tannuremelina7279]

Best title track without doubt. Their talent is all over the place

[@luvletter93]

SKZ ALWAYS DELIVERS! When you're talking about large crowds for JYP music videos, you can't miss out 2PM's Hands Up, that was one amazing music video!

[@glimmerinthedust2468]

MIROH is my favorite title track too (for now maybe? Idk I love all their songs its freakin' relatable for me like SKZ is a group whose speakung for my soul but) the AMOUNT OF REVOLUTIONARY FEELS AND SYMBOLISM THEY HAVE FOR THIS SONG IS SO!

[@nine7937]

Yeah, while listening to this a was like "OMG YAS STRAY KIDS HYPE SONGS FTW!!" And then it went to the cool down after the chorus and Chan started singing and I was like "Song structure who? I don't know her." And in Hyunjin's rap I felt I was listening to the bridge and I thought "Where's the second verse? What did you do Chan?" And then it ended, and I was disappointed... I wanted more. This was so good and it felt it was unfinished, the song structure doesn't let you know at what point you are, it keeps you flying high, really high and then it stops and you need more XD This is a bop, a 'notsoshort' bop which needs a really big performance at MAMA so we can all die at peace ^~^.

[@takumifan636]

Preach! I wanna die that way!

[@quokka6530]

This one is my favourite comeback of stray kids

[@suwaida8092]

Stray kids are the only group from a survival show I knew I was gonna stick with🥴🥰

[@almndmllky8961]

stray kids: the only kpop group that writes, produces and most of the time choreographs all of their own content. legends that we don't deserve

[@ablack265]

I’ve been listening to this since it came out!!!! BUT IVE NEVER NOTICED THAT WOAH OH PART KEEPS PLAYING THROUGH OTHER PARTS!

[@mahib4977]

Oopooo I’m so happy let’s watch it thanks 🙏 Please do kard reaction too Exactly mostly was Chan and after him the rappers No singing I see the result and on average singing was 7% I mean 5 people just 7% so not just woojin But as you said it’s because of song

[@mafuyu9292]

The choreography was very fun to learn

[@msprelf]

This guy says all the thoughts i can't express into words when i watch the full music video. Subscribing.

[@Shaallaad]

This song is really really catchy. Like every second of it! Literally! Even the raps, from start to end 😭 This is the 2nd song that made me fell in love with stray kids, th first one is Side Effect 😭

[@NITEHAWKX]

YEEEAAAAH THAT'S MY BOI HAN JISUNG LET'S GO

[@user-dv7tl8tr6i]

Please react to Maze of Memories !! There's so many style changes... it's literally an auditory maze

[@binvore7275]

I love how every stray kids react PD always askes if changbin breathes 🙄😂

[@thylionheart]

there is something so cathartic about this song.....the build/tension and release is so satisfying. also, the aesthetics remind me of the game Mirror's Edge, particularly them jumping from roof to roof

[@aracelyrios4900]

I WAITING FOR THIS THANK YOU 💕 Clé 1: Miroh is amazing !!!!

[@Ninesky1]

This song is just made to be stuck in your head, I honestly find myself singing that 'Ooh-ooh' part without even noticing.

[@luqmanmuhd1857]

and there is comment said this song just another messy song from kpop group. DUDE ,you dare to say to this masterpiece. this such as masterpiece bcoz u never heard this kind of song anywhere around the world. how they mixed the sound and break the typical structure in song. basically, there is no such structure. u never know which part is chorus or pre chorus or post chorus.

[@marceaubilliet7636]

I just watch miroh one time, didn't expect this, so watch it again but still to much information, I just can't get over it, it's just so meaningfull, the lyrics, the structure of the song, the MV, the dance, everything has a meaning in it

[@jivsdanieldivina5442]

I LOVE THIS COMEBACK 💖

[@diaryofareader27]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed the lack of Woojin closeups. I was high key offended

[@uni-cats742]

“Also, no han jisung, NO.” Relatable

[@blusjams4352]

PD: it’s a lion in the background. Me: 🐅