Producer Reacts to NCT 127 "Simon Says"

[@lucy5228]

*“I love it when johnny takes center”* -Wisest words of 2018

[@beyondtheradio]

as a johnny stan, i appreciate this song like crazy

[@miraclealbalushi9711]

Agreed

[@alexasumulong]

HARD SAME

[@hny_hannie]

I love how Johnny exists

[@XDmiao]

'I love it when Johnny takes center' oof same

[@royakappchen]

uffff same

[@aaamei]

Intellectuals unite

[@kaylacarter7043]

me too

[@gtirsell]

MY BIAS IS KILLING ME WITH THIS COMEBACK😍😍😍

[@neekzz6633]

Johnny is k-k-killing it rn 🤤🤤 bias goals

[@고통아름다운]

the most unexpected part in this song is winwin he finally have a whole line lol

[@simsrock9982]

But shady sm didn't even put him in the choreo

[@고통아름다운]

@@simsrock9982 that's right, but at least we know how his voice sounds like

[@desiree913]

Ketsurui Naomi Winwin had a whole part in Chain at the 2:40 mark

[@고통아름다운]

@@desiree913 I know that :( it was just a joke cuz he almost never have any lines :(

[@alexal4666]

Sims Rock 99 because he isn’t gonna join promotions for regulate since he’s preparing for nct vision debut

[@sadafpopal3155]

I always feel like with NCT''s songs, particularly title songs, are not comparable with each other. They all have their own vibe, style, and music genre. SM does a great job creating different and innovative songs each time.

[@abeedahfarjan]

Agree 👏

[@LIGHT-tq5un]

they dont really create their songs tho they buy them

[@abeedahfarjan]

@@LIGHT-tq5unas far as i know, they only buy the album titles. mark & taeyong also writes.

[@LIGHT-tq5un]

@@abeedahfarjan and simon says is a title song lol

[@exo_nct_wayv_redvelvet]

Not always. SM does buy some samples of a few songs but they create way more. They pay very well the sound engineers, just check React to The K analysis of Cherry Bomb. In Snowball Project some guests even wanted to know how their songs are produced etc but Mark said they couldn't tell them. It annoys me when some people say SM pays everything. They just hire talented and qualified people to produce great songs. For every SM group...

[@nowtwdontalk]

honestly tho... when are you making a diving deeper on nct? cause if you do, you’re in for a ride my friend

[@aztre]

I KNOW RIGHT 😭😭😭 I NEED HIM TO DO IT

[@karlareinoso21]

For real, dude. He never listened/reacted to the latest dream ep which is FIRE. I bet he's missing on some good stuff

[@cassiesayshi8174]

min lula UH AND THATS A LONG ASS RIDE I’m sooo sorry I’ll go home lmao

[@ae_t]

@@cassiesayshi8174 you stole my comment 😂😂

[@cassiesayshi8174]

annehr00556 lol I mean someone has to put it lmao

[@tiddieman69420]

Taeil’s highnote is higher than my grade averages

[@_dokja]

True sis

[@huimang1463]

thats a D# note so your grade averages are probably F

[@_dqpb_]

@@huimang1463 XDDDDD

[@thegloriousmorious9755]

Bacchus 236 my average of 55,, ( I am a failed Asian lmao ) so, yes.

[@pebble8978]

@@huimang1463 LOL

[@МаринаТрайгель-м4с]

Better than Limitless? That's a brave thing to say tho

[@thatianaoliveira1745]

Considering they’re comparing the cinematography of both MVs I agree that Simon Says was better than Limitless. Limitless was literally just the boys dancing in a dark room.

[@trick9078]

Thatiana Oliveira preach though

[@flannalf]

@@thatianaoliveira1745 have you seen Limitless MV rough version (the actual MV)?? It's a very weird video made with clips apparently with no sense between each other and with the members doing rare things. It is very underrated just because it looks weird and not aesthetic :v

[@thatianaoliveira1745]

Yuta's my ult bias, do not bother him. Oh right!! Sorry, I totally forgot about that video. The first thing I think about when someone talks about Limitless is the performance video. 🤦🏽‍♀️ ignore my first comment lol idk which version PD was talking about now.

[@lyn8981]

@@thatianaoliveira1745 boys with bad hairstyles*

[@Hana-gd1vr]

umu&kevin and pd on the same day,,,, nctzen nation is blessed today

[@joannetang2005]

there i changed it i’m so happy i was waiting for both of them

[@aztre]

YASSS I WAS WAITING FOR THIER REACTIONS 💚

[@meral_k]

YESSS! SO TRUE!

[@cojjiehassiopeia6963]

Yes yes yes!

[@stripeepolkadotz]

who's kevin?

[@Its4Given]

I love the intro. If you don't know that chant was a New Zealand tradition war chant which is used to scare the enemy away. It is also known as a "Haka", I'm so proud of them. Thanks for this reaction also I'm really patient with your reactions so take your time if you want😁✌

[@marshae.theteacher]

I thought so! I’m glad this is confirmed.

[@herohearts1919]

I thought it might've been a Haka! I love that they included it in the intro - it made it so powerful

[@whitneymouse]

The article I read said this particular haka is celebratory, though, not a war chant. The sample is from a wedding performance 😂

[@Its4Given]

I wonder where you got that info because that is possible. Maori people usually perform haka's at weddings, funerals or for special occasions these days. However I was just mentioning what the haka originally was used for?

[@chocolate_bubbles6781]

Mana Smith kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4bFqWB3mKmajtE this video, right?

[@julietagimenez8065]

Most of NCT songs and videos are quite the trip, tbh

[@jooheontrash213]

You need to dive deeper in nct. You're not going to regret. All of their songs in every album? M A S T E R P I E C E.

[@saraiguess1063]

**whiplash has entered the chat**

[@leanuera5347]

The MV was shot for only 2 days and they learned the choreography for only 3 days and practicing for 24 hours with no complain but still everything about this comeback is LIT! 🔥 Btw, NCT has been holding this song for a long time and now they have finally released this makes me really hyped up for what's more to come.

[@kaleidoscope898]

I agree with you. For most NCT songs, I can never tell where they are going to go when I first listen to them. I really like that aspect of their songs. An unexpected journey...

[@MKVD]

I lierally flipped out when I saw VM Project architecture in the credits. I love they're MV's and love seeing them doing SM videos now!

[@desiree913]

MKVD If I remember correctly, VM project has done a few MVs for SM before. They worked on NCT U’s The 7th Sense and Red Velvet’s Dumb Dumb

[@rosmayenrodriguez1198]

THIS IS ME

[@katebn6969]

Yup, actually VM Project has done many SM music videos and those all are masterpieces my goodness

[@fearlessbobohu8886]

whats a VM?

[@katebn6969]

@@fearlessbobohu8886 VM Project is the name of production house who produce this mv. They are famous for producing artistic kpop mvs

[@ohmydaz3]

JOHNNY AS THE THUMBNAIL JOHNCTZENS MAKE SOME NOIIIISEEE

[@cheolmin735]

Jess ! YES QUEEN

[@senpaijecho]

NEVER CLICKED FASTER. YESSSSSSSSS.

[@JadeSeaRivera]

The quality of the web cam is awesome!! We dont care, man. We love you.

[@thehouseofwolves1237]

I would have never realized that it was filmed with a Webcam if pd didn't tell us😂 idk if it's my phone but this is HD to me🤔

[@JadeSeaRivera]

@@thehouseofwolves1237 Same. Looks very clear on my phone lol

[@whatahyuck]

Pd uses they/them pronouns btw

[@thehouseofwolves1237]

@@whatahyuck oh I really didn't know that! Thanks

[@beldinlov13]

Ikr. Love you, PD

[@Chimerical_]

I think it might be a good song because of the contrast between the kind of messy erratic beat and noises and the stable harmonized voices/rap ya know? I’m not good at like putting my thoughts into words but that’s the best I can do

[@_de_reve]

yeah, definitely. the sounds are all new and creatively used. also the raps + vocal arrangement is amazing

[@archana8443]

This songs a bop and completely different from anything I’ve heard. NCT stays unique and unbothered!!

[@rcj.queenie7122]

This is the song that made (making) me stan NCT

[@strawb1428]

I love when johnny's in the center to he has great facial expressions he makes the choreography feel alive

[@aztre]

I NEED YOU TO DO A VIDEO YOURSELF DIVING DEPPER TO NCT PLEASE OMG 😭

[@ACSkyrim1124]

AMEN

[@pilarrrr_]

I was SO scared omg I’m so happy you liked simon says!!!!!! I hope you can do a diving deeper into nct

[@uncannydolly]

the first time i listened i was so lost but im obsessed its SO good

[@openyoureyes3044]

This is my man Taeyong - pd 2018

[@jacqui3230]

This song sounded so weird to me and it had me confused on where it was going but I like it, I'm here for it, the only thing it needs is more lines for winwin and jungwoo though

[@meldy3110]

杰姬baekhyun makes me soft the thing is sm is really smart with their idols Since nct’s inception winwin has been there even during 2016 but gets sidelined a majority of the time mostly because he debuted solely for China After his debut he probs won’t be promoting in Korea anymore because of the hallyu ban also this is the reason he doesn’t get much screentime for his future debut probs why renjun and Chenle were not in the lineup for China cause they’d have to stop promoting in dream💚💚

[@luvletter93]

NCT keeps delivering! NCT keeps taking it to a whole new level, expanding genres horizontally, improving vertically. I'm constantly excited, even in their different units, everything from them is perpetually interesting and it gets me so hyped up. Their B-sides are so good too! It's hard not to stan this group when their music and dance and performance is always so good

[@myar818]

I notice a lot of people say that it takes a few listens to like some of nct’s songs but for me I love them right away , they always have a unique sound and I love that

[@thatianaoliveira1745]

I feel like they’re brainwashing me.... I like it a lot

[@miokota]

Taeyong is hot🌚

[@hyuckten4073]

“I love it when johnny takes center” OMG SAME PD

[@Scweetoof]

*"I love it when Johnny takes center”* Biggest mood of 2018

[@dreamer9375]

5:22 I agree with everything you're saying especially Johnny taking the center part. The song. It's just...something. It grabs your attention immediately. That's what I love about it.

[@bellalam18]

My thing with NCT-127 is that their songs always hit me the wrong way (?) the first time around even though I know the song is good because it's so, idk how to say it but very NCT-127-ish if you know what I mean, and it's not my kind of music, but I begin to like it after listening a few more times. The same is true with Simon Says. I really didn't like it at first, but I've listened to it about five times now and I'm beginning to appreciate it. It'll probably end up on my favorites playlist eventually.

[@meldy3110]

Bella Lam ikr 😂😂 I stick to their side tracks like gum idk what’s going on with me with their titles lol

[@nyiranyang2577]

YOURE LITERALLY THE FIRST PERSON IVE HEARD SAYING THAT YOU LOVE MY MAN TAKING CENTER

[@abeedahfarjan]

"I love it when Johnny takes center" 👏

[@omuomurice]

4:23 i was waiting for him to comment on hyuck's voice but instead he commented on the camera work siKE TOP 10 ANIME BETRAYALS

[@ahappyotterfor17]

Please listen to I Love You by EXID

[@suhah7156]

OMG YES PLEASE DO

[@tomato8267]

UP 🔥

[@gtirsell]

Even tho PD never takes requests I have to say HE NEEDS TO REACT TO THIS SONG😂

[@Its4Given]

If you don't have his patreon I recommend to join. He will update you on what songs he will listen too and he did say he will be doing more videos

[@gtirsell]

Mana Smith I WISH I CLD! I’m a broke sister😵😵😵

[@elisevillette6082]

You used the intro of are you there by monsta x uwu Thanks for the video, the quality is always in your words PD, it's ok for the camera don't worry!

[@Zhombeee]

I really like that NCT has developed a very distinctive sound and visuals.

[@shrwa.7704]

I was waiting for your reaction lol

[@user-m9tyk8t1y]

pd 0.5 seconds in: oh my god wtf, wtf am i watching- *literally me EVERYTIME i watch a nct mv*

[@husnulhotimah4237]

NCT 127 the best They very amazing, awesome and multitalent I love NCT 127 so much

[@milagrosg.vieyra8222]

"i love it when johnny takes center" me everytime same

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

NCT always subverts our expectations, and always throws us off whenever they put out a song, and that's their thing~ But it's a flawless performance every time they do it.

[@melisamei786]

thanks dude i really appreciate the reaction

[@majocalderonl]

The inspiration for "the nation's room" is from Kubrick's "Dr. Strangelove" by legendary production designer Ken Adams! I really appreciated!!!!! They outdone themselves everytime let me tell ya.

[@soyapann]

oh i think if you watch the teaser you'd get more grasp of the theory on what's simon says about. let's do diving deeper nct sometime pd!

[@magyesproductions]

if there’s one word i can use to describe this song, as well as 127’s other title tracks, it’s: rhapsodic. their songs are really far from being “public-friendly” and i think that’s what makes them so great and unique. this may be one of my fave title tracks yet

[@kuramallama]

"I love it when Johnny takes center". I completely agree💜😄

[@lateefahsanni3884]

i so love this song a lot,,,,,the weird and vibish feelings it got created a new whole feelings to the song... the rap parts and the chorus are my favourites in the song,,,,NCT have been working so hard this year and i am glad they a gaining recognition little by little,,,no matter how simple NCT wants to make their music video, it is always detailed,, they filmed this within a day,,,it's awesome

[@focus3131]

I’m so glad you reacted to this!!

[@sarahsmith6369]

i like simon says way better than regular. it’s absolutely fantastic and samples a different kind of music than what we’re used to hearing.

[@lassie3439]

Dark and experimental music is my favorite type of music. I knew I was gonna love this song even when I heard that scary intro. The intro actually just intrigued me more. This is part of the reason I stan NCT. They're experimental and alternative and I'm in to that.

[@loveyoon1837]

The fact that they give yuta some bigger apparels and fabric might be bc of his powerful movement , the flow he made visually when the choreography comes is so smooth and lively 😌

[@Manicpixieautismgirl]

I was just about to watch this so perfect timing

[@toni-ql7oe]

yess legend, missed you

[@musicsk613]

I just came from your reaction to Solo by Jennie! Your input on these songs are always amazing and I really appreciate all your content.

[@snow8980]

Any of PD’s videos just make me smile and feel calmer. It really is a form of therapy hearing somebody divulge their thoughts to us in such a relaxed way, especially with somebody as intellectual as PD. The tl;dr: I love PD

[@timothyford1103]

The slide into falsetto - kudos vocal technique

[@slylover123]

I love their sound and image and just everything SM has done with NCT. It's like their impression of YG

[@ahappyotterfor17]

And sooo happy you are back ..!!!!

[@equilikua]

4:20 That "make the rules" is smooth AF

[@evl1755]

1:46 “ yea it is 😃😃” , 1:48 “ omg wtf. wtf 😔😔” HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@joyous..]

“i love it when johnny takes center” my reaction: oH dADDy

[@enhypenxo]

this is my song of the year tbh it holds a lot of message and the song has a different flavor and style to it that's why i love nct they are a dynamic group!

[@SKS-ly9iy]

You’re reactions are so great please do the diving deeper segment on nct 127s songs their songs are amazing

[@qiixing]

ugh im officially in love with jungwoo,,,,, everytime i see him im just like !!!!! THATS MY BABY !!!!!

[@bebesatanico9617]

The table reminded me so much of Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove table.

[@alexandriaking8544]

The bridge was so perfect I cry

[@LinKubPin]

PD thank you king!!!!

[@Scweetoof]

*SIMON SAYS STAN NCT*

[@lovelylets8133]

I really love every reaction that can feels their uniqueness instead pointed it as a weirdness. NCT did make a different kind songs, so if you never listen to their song you probably will never like any of their songs. I think that is what they're trying to do, they make US changed our mind about the kind of music THEY made. It really is just like the theme of simon says song itself, don't ever follow the whatever simon says a.k.a people says, just break the rules and shows people how cool you yourself are. And I'm so happy if people can appreciate that side of them more :)

[@AiikoRoka]

"I like Regular more than this but I do appreciate this more for the artistic value" *me*

[@rosiee7181]

you need to do a deeper look into NCT i think you'll really enjoy some of their bsides

[@SleepEludesMe647]

I felt the same thing towards this song as I did to My Pace by Stray Kids, i.e.: - disturbed and startled by the really unconventional and suddenlt loud intro - uncomfortable and on-edge because there's so much going on and camera is moving so much and *yo what even is this genre* - appreciating it for the bop and aesthetic that it is after some replays because I can finally wrap my head around what it's about The struggles of someone who's comfort zone in music is ballads that have no choreo and generally less dynamic music videos 🙃

[@yookilaylee4316]

omg using the are you there intro song as bg for the clothing ad i love

[@val-kq1og]

intellectuals love it when johnny takes center

[@curiouscactus]

Has anyone told you that your voice is nice to listening to? And about the song, NCT always have experimental musics, for some people this song maybe get better after they listen to it for a couple of times. But for me I already can’t get enough with this hypnotic beat since the first time I heard it 👍🏻

[@MsKilala]

Oh first time ive disagreed with you. I prefer the mv to song, I'm sure I will watch it more than listen on my playlist. The styling was beautiful they looked amazing. I loved the depth of the monochrome. The choreo was not as engaging as usual i think they used a different choreographer but it was still interesting. I probably agree with some of the props being meh but loved the 2 main sets one icy and cold the other woody and warm. Anyways we can disagree i still love yr reactions and insights and welcome back we missed you.

[@lyn8981]

siMON SAYS URIN REAL VIBE KILLERR

[@prof.darviien924]

i replayed your rection to the masks / creepy sound effects at the beginning a million times bc it was exactly my reaction hahahaha

[@Tamara-lg9dp]

Yes I've been looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the song and mv!

[@callsins3413]

I like the song. It is my playlist for a month. The NCT group always bring unique MV and song like Limitless, 7th Sense Baby Don't Stop...

[@imahanneypie6952]

Yes, PD, it HAS been a while. Please react to Key's new song.

[@charlesnornoo4860]

PD, I think you mean contemporary art, where it's in the eye of the beholder. as to the meaning of the piece which could be a container full of plastic forks or lamp post or what the artist is trying to put across as their point in an easily misinterpreted manner. If someone's already said it, even better.

[@windyhwang2384]

I waited since yesterday, mv reaction from you that I've been waiting for.

[@SyReNaxD]

THE EXPERIMENTAL BOP OF THE YEAR (for me)

[@astrifex]

the calm "oh my god what the fuck" at the beginning got me

[@fiercetaree6202]

That Are You There intro for the merch ad ♡

[@yallneedjisoos1047]

"I love it when Johnny takes center" *Bro Same*

[@Articlesoffaith80]

i think the song is very unique and amazing !! i really love it so mach ...especially heavy beats i love it so much !! this song is my type .. thank you your great reaction !!

[@svanti8010]

thank you so much for the reaction!

[@0ElectricCircuit0]

I'm just now watching this but he really used the Monsta X: Are You There? Intro!!!

[@celine7557]

This MV really reminds me of a modern art exhibit.

[@abzeh1183]

YES YES YES IVE BEEN WAITING!!

[@markkoni3499]

"i love it when johnny takes center" PREACH! TALK YO SHIT

[@do_cyx]

AAAHDHDJDDHDJDD THE ARE YOU THERE INTRO SONG IS USED OMG FINALLY THAT SHORT ASS TRACK IS PERFECTION THAKNYOU

[@glitter00]

Yay!!! It was so good. I can’t wait for your reactions to everything released today. Mino, Nu’est W, Key, Lovelyz.

[@yuta1595]

diving deeper into nct !