The Kulture Study: NCT 127 'Favorite (Vampire)' MV REACTION & REVIEW

[@formoftherapy]

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[@sarahnur7859]

please react to Woodz' waiting mv and his album PLS and to his live clips of CHASER and KISS OF FIRE

[@yoitsphulla5686]

The song is explained in their teasers favourite story..its actually a tale of Jaehyun who became a vampire fall in love with a human..since he live longer than human..he visits the girls dream everytime but as a different form(the members) to change their ending of the story but unfortunately it ended the same..knowing the story behind gives me chills everytime I hear the song.. At the end it ties with NCT overall concept Which evolves around DREAM..as expected from SM which always stick to their concept..

[@wiccangirl3625]

Please also react to BugAboo by BugAboo ❤️ They are a new girl group PD . Please also react to Close To Me by Blackswan ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Both of these are good promise ❤️

[@pastryenthusiast]

To answer your question, the dance break part only for the MV/Performance..the audio version didn’t hv that..

[@unyilisasi]

The break dance part only appear on MV, the official audio song in album & on another platform music don't have that part.

[@ca55b1ak8]

don’t know if I should cry or breakdance to this song

[@irisb6282]

LITERALLY

[@atikahizzati5933]

SAME

[@Aphro20]

both:D

[@5sauced]

SO TRUEEE IT'S MORE LIKE CRYING WHILE BREAKDANCING

[@KiGeprak]

perhaps sad twerking

[@laurapanozo3183]

the fact that PD kept their mouth open feeling all the feels throughout the entire first chorus has to be enough for y'all to UNDERSTAND this is a bop.

[@eazk0071]

* their , please don't use masc pronouns for them, its in their community description! :)

[@laurapanozo3183]

@@eazk0071 thank you! fixed it :)

[@nikaiahepi4909]

@@eazk0071 - are their pronouns them/their?

[@diva0_o]

@@nikaiahepi4909 if you go to the “about” tab on their channel you will see that they are transgender mtf and they don’t want to be addressed with masculine pronouns

[@nikaiahepi4909]

@@diva0_o - okay thank u.

[@roserific]

NCT has done it once again 😩 They perfectly combined the feeling of a 2000's ballad while maintaining the signature NCT sound. Literally amazing

[@ukiss4ever7]

This song gives me a 2nd generation vibe, but they still have their neo vibe with the rap flow and style.

[@jessn.3851]

And don't forget the dubstep. That was such a trend when a lot of third gen groups debuted. The song is a combination of second, third and fourth gen sounds.

[@runjennierun07]

@@jessn.3851 The dubstep is only in the video, not in the official release

[@AquaMarino]

Now you said it, they song actually reminded my older sister of Shinee.

[@ukiss4ever7]

@@AquaMarino SNSD?

[@lalita1127]

5:34 "Idk what I was complimenting. His voice or his face." Literally same tho. Doyoung deserves all of the compliments for his everythin

[@sunglasshae]

i think doyoung definitely owned this era. his voice, his face, his everything, every day i fall in love even more

[@stardusthyuck9020]

@@sunglasshae NOT TO MENTION HE LOOKS LIKE DORSEN BUT VAMPIRE VERSION 😩‼️‼️

[@jamie-lv1ly]

the whistle melody is so nostalgic sounding, as soon as i heard it in the teaser i knew they'd go for a more contemporary sounding chorus

[@arianahansen619]

As soon as s I heard the teaser I was like this song is going to be on repeat forever!

[@anastasia9475]

"Make A Wish seduced me in a sinful way, Favorite is a little bit more romantic" CAN IT BE MORE ACCURATE? But this song is sooooo beautiful and amazing. And yes the dance break threw everyone off idk why SM put that in the MV but i still watch the MV regularly but listen to the song religiously.

[@ratuzella8993]

Agree with u

[@NiclasKPop]

NCT CAN'T STOP MAKING HITS! The vibe and aura of this song, the chorus... They keep putting crack in their releases because they are simply ADDICTING.

[@deelite8814]

@Niclas K-Pop ….YOU AIN’T NEVER LIED…. NCT 127 HAS CREATED ANOTHER MASTERPIECE! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚. WHISTLE AND ALL! #NINEVAMPIREPRINCES 🧛👑🧛👑🧛👑🧛👑🧛👑🧛👑🧛👑🧛👑🧛👑

[@evie_m3000]

Without a doubt in this era with Sticker and Favorite Jungwoo has shone brighter than ever.

[@soa_so1s]

Yes, it's a fact that Kim Jungwoo owned this era again and he really deserves to be more famous.

[@liaya8101]

Although jungwoo doesn't always have many lines but those few seconds of his voice are really special and beautiful.

[@shirogane6085]

And he's a freakin' mermaid I can't.

[@shirogane6085]

At 16:27

[@vernonscheekbones]

He's in HIS element, and I can see him owning the next eras, he's shininggg

[@ot7biasedmashups]

Nah cuz how does NCT NEVER MISS??? I haven't even gotten over Punch yet and Sticker is honestly one of my top 2021 songs and then they just release Favorite (Vampire) like it's nothing💀 I can't deal with this anymore man. Absolute fire

[@anitbubu3064]

@@lazybum9732 it's her/his opinion

[@lazybum9732]

@@anitbubu3064 so??..I just don't agree with it :)

[@livinglife6804]

@@lazybum9732 bruh STICKER is a masterpiece for me, literally top3 of ALL kpop songs i’ve ever heard. And its my opinion, u can’t chg that lmaoo :”)

[@lazybum9732]

@@livinglife6804 yh I can't ...in reality it's mediocre...

[@livinglife6804]

@@lazybum9732 meh,for you maybe FYI in reality its a masterpiece, general public jus ain’t that open minded to accept that it is. Jus wait a few years down the road, you’ll see how much ppl will appreciate these kind of songs, like fr mark my words :)))

[@ot7biasedmashups]

Favorite (Vampire) gives me massive 2nd gen kpop vibes, especially TVXQ! I love it so much. It makes me feel nostalgic af and the music video is stunning too

[@Heartbeatzofficial]

I‘ve noticed this trend in other sm groups like aespa, too. I love how they make it sound nostalgic but futuristic at the same time! This one in particular kinda gave me Infinite vibes. The way the chorus is so dramatic and longing, especially when those marching drums came in.

[@kristen7973]

THIS OMG

[@Yaqins]

After watching Favorite i instantly went to search for TVXQ - Mirotic. Brought me back so much memories.

[@acarmemcita]

0:53 pd saying they've become jungwoo trash 😭😭😭 Jungwoo is GLOWING this year! The man is capturing everyone's heart!

[@valeryfil7469]

Yeah, absolutely agree Jungwoo is just something else lately I still remember few shows he was at after debut with nct🤧.... and where's my shy boy? Why he's attacking me with this visuals and charisma

[@acarmemcita]

I'm LIVING for confident Jungwoo!

[@dowdydiva]

Welcome to our dumpster. We have snacks.

[@_mayasaa_]

This is absolutely true and I'm really happy for him

[@liaya8101]

Yes, I really agree with you cuz again Kim Jungwoo, he owns this era and I'm really proud of him.

[@emmak012]

For me ‘Limitless’ will always be NCT 127’s best title track EVER but i must say that ‘Favourite’ is a veryyyyy very close 2nd. i knew this song would be amazing because NCT never miss with any of their songs whether it be a title track or a bside, but this right here is SOTY material.

[@NZ-ug9hk]

Same, Limitless finally found a rival

[@blanca3806]

yeah limitless is also my favorite 127 title track and as soon as I heard the chorus I thought it gave me similar vibes to limitless even tho it’s completely different

[@Yaqins]

LIMITLESS, Superhuman, Punch, and Favorite (Vampire) are my best NCT 127 song. Love their experimental genre but their melodic-heavy songs are always addictive.

[@zahrafadhila1818]

Agree..maybe because Kenzie behind these

[@_anaflavia_]

SAMEEE! Glad to know there are more people that are still in love with Limitless

[@ca55b1ak8]

so happy sm aren’t blocking video with music anymore!

[@formoftherapy]

I don't know what happened. Just one day -shrug-

[@shreksmeatballs9435]

I'd say don't get your hopes up. You never know with SM 💀

[@nicnic2099]

nah they’ll wait for around 3 months then block the video lmao

[@Mistellesonn]

The chorus really reminds me of something from the early 2000s. It has a bit of that ballad-y feel, with some angst. I really really am getting old DBSK vibes. I love the chorus!

[@ClaireBear-mx4om]

Finally someone agrees with me!! I thought it sounds like something old DBSK or super junior would sing! Very 2nd gen with some 2021 neo feel

[@jungwoosmullet7107]

Maybe because one of the producers made 2000’s hits. Fun fact, Darkchild, one of the producers made songs for Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber.

[@eimanfatima5387]

@@jungwoosmullet7107 woah! No wonder the song is an instant fav for everyone!

[@SoEul122]

Same! I was getting those vibes, but would it be weird to say a little 2pm? like idk what it is that kind of reminds me of 2pm or is it Mblaq that I'm thinking about 🤔

[@Mistellesonn]

@@SoEul122 I was definitely thinking them too! 2AM had more of the ballads, but 2PM definitely had some of the vibe. And MBLAQ and groups like SS501 or BEAST continued the angsty emo vibe into the pop era.

[@andsoshebecameaphoenixandf561]

They ate this song up like it was a buffet. They did a phenomenal job with this. It was captivating and sultry. You get drawn into the heartache they convey. And you get emotional when they sing the lyrics in this. The climax was just so beautiful. Now I'm wondering if with their story were they vampires the whole time and then reveal their 'true self' in Favorite. Cause before from their origin I thought they were clones, machines or robots (something along that line) but, looking at all the lyrics from their past videos now I'm not so sure they were clones or machines, they always talked about darkness, shadows, daylight, moonlight, speed, thirst, trauma, no limit, revealing their 'True Self' in their lyrics and all their songs to now fit vampires, they always had a mystery and mysterious vibe. Idk I'm just thinking out loud. Don't mind me. I may not make sense, lol

[@ukiss4ever7]

You know what? You are so right lol They have always been talking about vampire's qualities in their past songs, then they came to reveal in this song. Now, we know that NCT 127 are vampires lol Wow...I love how you are conveying their songs story and their whole concept according to their past songs and vibe. I'm sure it's only NCT 127 who are vampires because they probably are the only unit that talked about moonlight, darkness, speed, thirst, in their past songs, and mysterious vibe. NCT Dream, their songs and vibe are bright and they mainly talks about future, growing up, and becoming teenagers. NCT U doesn't have a fixed concept. WayV talks about future as well, pilot, fly away, and yeah.

[@andsoshebecameaphoenixandf561]

@@ukiss4ever7 I appreciate that, thank you so much for that compliment. I may be wrong with my theory analysis. I'm just glad there's someone like yourself that gets what's in my brain.

[@ukiss4ever7]

@@andsoshebecameaphoenixandf561 It can be right 👍 Because as you said, their past songs always talks about darkness, moonlight, daylight, speed, trauma, no limit, and shadows, and they always give a mysterious vibe, which those totally describe vampires. I like your theory 🙂

[@andsoshebecameaphoenixandf561]

@@ukiss4ever7 thank you😁😁

[@carolechaney2830]

You are ok! Put those peices together

[@heesunwoo9797]

FYI: The concept and the storyline were revealed during the pre-promotion via their Instagram. They released sets of short video clips, photos, and a short fiction novel to announce their concept. It was about a vampire who keeps dreaming to meet his lover who died in the past. He keeps trying to change things to keep her alive, but it's a dream -- he always wakes up. So fans knew that they were going to be vampires who lost their loved ones and are living in regrets and pain. 127 members have been openly showing their confidence with the song too!

[@vernonscheekbones]

Woah that's so cool. And I would like to assume that this is one of the most loved title tracks by the Members, they've been promoting it like a lot lot

[@exoplasmicreticulum]

very Manfred by Lord Byron

[@b4mbidoll]

Favorite gives me literal CHILLS! I am absolute Sticker trash and Sticker is my standard and I wasn't sure if 127 could beat themselves with this repack title track but they proved me wrong. This song is so good and ties in perfectly with the rest of the songs on the album and is giving us some things that we were missing in 4th gen kpop. Great video PD and I'm awaiting your Kingdom Karma and Black Crown reaction! 🙏

[@soniathefan]

Yes!! Sticker trash GANG!! It really is the perfect complement/next step as the repackage title track after Sticker 😌

[@b4mbidoll]

@@soniathefan The SM producers really know what they're doing and choosing to release sticker and favorite in the order that they did was such a wise decision on their part

[@nthabisengmabetlela]

Maybe I misunderstood you but NCT is not 4th gen haha

[@b4mbidoll]

@@nthabisengmabetlela oh no no i know they're not 4th gen but theyre competition is mostly 4th gen music and i was saying 4th gen really isnt giving us what nct is giving us

[@vixxexo6855]

@@soniathefan I did not like «Sticker» that much, it was not that bad as people make it. But was not good either, and that flute should have not been played the whole song. But «Favourite» was a nice song and loved the chorus.

[@coathee]

the thing i love so much about NCT 127 (NCT in general tbh) is that their title tracks are different from one another that you can't really compare them with each other. Sticker is pretty much in my top 5 favorite KPOP songs this year and i was kind of nervous how Favorite will deliver but they did it again !! they really never fail to impress me omg 😭

[@luvvvv124]

It’s the joint chorus that really hits me. The melody is so filled with emotion and impact and when the drums come in the second half it almost makes me cry.

[@fenymarsen]

"Jungwoo looks like a mermaid" is such a mood personally, favorite is my most favorite one and thankyou for really like it

[@teresssa213]

I love this chorus sooooo much!!! It sounds like a very beautiful but tragic romance kdrama, which touched my heart so much and I just cant stop listening to it again and again. My all-time favorite NCT127 title track is 'Superhuman' as well. 'Favorite' hit me as hard as 'Superhuman' but in a totally different way. Now these two are both my fav NCT127 title tracks! Btw I looooove this vampire theme and Jaehyun just looks like a vampire prince!

[@eimanfatima5387]

Superhuman got me into 127 and nothing has been able to dethrone that as my fav title track but i gotta agree aswell that favourite came very close to that number one stop!

[@Yaqins]

Love to see another "Superhuman" fans. That masterpiece is grossly underrated. The song has SM signature all over it and it couldn't have been more perfect. Reminds me a lot of SHINee.

[@heyyou2834]

As a korean, I really appreciate the way you explained in details of some Korean lyrics sounding a bit complicated in English translation, that led me love this song far more deeply. Please react NCTsongs more and more. Thanks a lot.

[@reinertokitou1442]

we all know Jungwoo adlibs is the most addictive thing

[@kristinysabelgonzales9514]

Honestly, for NCT I try not to have any expectations anymore. Like I try to go in on a blank slate because you really never know with them! I enjoy that more because Im always pleasantly surprised with what they bring. PD high key simping on every member is a mood 🤣

[@ngocnguyennguyen8098]

lmao he literally dropped his jaw when the chorus started. I know man I know

[@b0o0dlesn0o0dles]

PD’s pronouns are they/them. They don’t use any masc pronouns. They are transgender MTF Please edit your comment

[@lindango6678]

As part of their teaser schedule, they released a "Story of Favorite" where they told part of a story about a face changing vampire (face changing meaning each member took turns being the main character/narrator) who falls desperately in love but ultimately loses their beloved so we were all led to believe that they were the vampire. But as the mv shows, it's the opposite with them being the ones already/pleading to be turned. I haven't stopped listening to this song since it was released yesterday and it STILL gives me goosebumps. It's that good. And no, thankfully the dubstep dance break isn't a part of the actual track. Favorite was composed by the great Kenzie and it's another brilliant hit that you must listen to at max volume to feel all the feels 🙌 I also recommend "Love on the Floor"!! It's a damn bop.

[@manilynvicente1102]

Because to be honest, whenever NCT gives us music, everything is different- like a new dish. They do not settle for the same beat or rhythm. They provide us new and experimental music that will reset the culture. Also, PD, thank you for always hyping the boys, especially Jungwoo!

[@neochicken7136]

that scream at 14:15 is SUCH A MOOD!!!! the chorus is super great, and I genuinely enjoyed every second of the song

[@heit6185]

I ascended with that chorus, I believe this could have been an EXO song, it definitely gave what it needed to give

[@dalopezag]

I also thought so, It sounded like an Exo song

[@domimanssur7308]

I thought the sameeee! The song is sooo good!💖💖💖

[@sridevisudhahar309]

bro literally its AMAZING. Such a different but yet NCT sound 💀🙌🏽😭

[@piichannel613]

Thought the same! Very classic EXO

[@venven7245]

it's more like suju or tvxq song for me

[@renishasamuel9782]

This song's music producer is a genius. I feel like we've heard a lot of trendy/hollywood-style music from basically all the k-pop groups this year. Adding early 2000 vibes to the chorus gives us a beautiful, nostalgic feeling!

[@MkzMary]

I'm living for PD's reaction to the chorus + jungwoo xD

[@lovelysoojinah7000]

I'm not joking when I say that when the chorus first hit I almost cried. The 2nd gen vibes I got from it where so overwhelming!

[@evelineelita88]

OMG I CAN'T AGREEE MORE WITH YOU 🥲

[@valkyrie6168]

"dont know what i was complimenting his voice or his face" most relatable comment of 2021

[@jasminelrodriguez16]

To me, this song has that Limitless vibe which is why I felt like it might be one of your faves!

[@eimanfatima5387]

omg sameee

[@quynhphan4402]

Me too.

[@Haddeel]

PD, did you know that Jungwoo actually sang this part at 14:35 “Without regrets baby”? Cuz as a Jungwoo fan, I unfortunately failed to recognise his amazing vocals and mistaken it as Taeil.

[@chandlerssarcasm]

at first i thought it was jungwoo but i doubted it bc sm never give him such high note before :"

[@shirogane6085]

@@chandlerssarcasm it really was him especially the baby part because of his tone.

[@chandlerssarcasm]

@@shirogane6085 yeah, doyoung also confirmed that it was jungwoo's part in one of their interview

[@Haddeel]

@@chandlerssarcasm I’m sorry, your account’s name cracked me up 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Haddeel]

@@shirogane6085 Yeah, I listened to that part again and I was disappointed in myself for not noticing his tone. Anyways, I’m literally sooo proud 😭😭😭😭

[@Samy.10VE]

One of their best comebacks I mean tbh NCT never disappoints in my opinion and I've always loved how they aren't afraid to be experimental, but Favorite is seriously such a damn masterpiece and has a nostalgia feel to it and I adore the concept and the choreo is absolutely fire like starting of with the hip thrusts sooo dangerous but even like the main choreo is sooo pleasing to the eye and different from anything I've seen before, I seriously never get tired of these boys.

[@anguilita_morenita]

they really went all out for this comeback... sticker was already such a legendary comeback imo, but this was on a whole other level, favorite is their best comeback ever!

[@Samy.10VE]

@@anguilita_morenita yeah I'm so happy for the boys, Sticker is a masterpiece too and I'm so happy it was so successful despite some people bashing it we proved them wrong.

[@ja1key]

“They’re basically being Bella” 😭😭😭😭😭

[@fru6378]

"..they're like: just turn me!" :D PD that was beautiful!

[@Darkwishz]

It's Expansive, the chorus is a crescendo that pulls you up into the emotions of the song .... to me this is mesmerizing and amazing

[@keep_going1739]

jungwoo really looks like "ae" here :D he looks like CG! and he improved A LOT like his "without regret baby" part! damn he got that one

[@baekwoo127]

watching PD falling into jungwoo's charm is just so funny LOL im really so proud of jungwoo 😭

[@neozone96]

If anyone curious, Darkchild was the producer for Favorite along with Kenzie.

[@joymonowar4474]

“Jungwoo looks like a mermaid” 😂😂😂 now we need aquatic theme stuff

[@cristianjacob2971]

the thumbnail really hit the mark today because a) it's beautifully done and b) it really shows how this MV flooded all of our basements

[@Avi.joyyy12]

I love how romantic and emotional driven the chorus was. It almost made me cry. Favorite is definitely one of my favorite😉 127 title tracks along side Limitless.

[@39myra]

우아 이렇게 설명해 주는 거 넘나리 좋아요. 정말 영어와 한국어의 그 뭐라하지 약감의 괴리감? 같은게 있는데 설명을 찰떡같이 해주시네. 지독하게 설명해 주실 때 극공감

[@baha231]

부럽네요... 저도 알아 듣고 싶어요 ㅠ

[@glaides1]

I’m the same way with repackages this year. I love both Hot Sauce and Sticker. But I am OBSESSED with both Hello Future and Favorite. I cannot stop playing them. NCT, what are you doing to me?!?

[@dea7602]

I'VE BEEN LAUGHING FOR 5 MINS STRAIGHT BCOZ OF THAT "JUNGWOO LOOKS LIKE A MERMAID" IM WHEEZING IDC IDC

[@adamsilvestre7293]

this song is so sick. it gives me chills everytime. i kinda wish they add more transition to the dance break part to have its own smooth progress. overall, favorite is one of my favorite title track from nct 127.

[@nex3574]

actually, for me, they're the vampires, but to love a human is torture, and that's a pain they're willing to endure as long as it is with [the viewer]

[@Jaydeekatt]

PD being Jungwoo trash is a thing that I’m enjoying immensely 😂

[@edreb2361]

this song makes me cry not because of how i love it but thats just how the song makes me feel. its overwhelming in a good way. the snare drum in the chorus is one of my faves because it adds that feeling of yearning but it hypes me up at the same time + the layered vocals and ascending harmony and key changes 🙌 and it makes me want to listen to it again and again because theres just so much to unpack

[@edreb2361]

@@quenjaepeach3463 teh AHKJAHKA T__t

[@probablynotheavenright5796]

This song reminds me of their past song Limitless so much. I love that song, it's the only nct song beside make your wish thats stayed in my playlist for so long.

[@rapidcopiesph6179]

The dance break is just for the music video and performances (?)!! The audio version is freaking good!!! Like Doyoung entering the bridge was so sick!!!! They are so crazy about this!!!

[@LittleDrummerChic]

I am so glad this reaction came quickly! This song (especially that chorus, god damn) gave me such a feeling of nostalgia and excitement I really struggle to find in pop music these days, so it's awesome to see other people just as hype for it.

[@malsnakamoto]

NCT 127 always gives an amazing repackaged title track and I love that they always fit perfectly with the album's tt ❤ Favorite is fantastic.

[@itsrro]

pd's reaction to the chorus was literally me

[@nayutaaa_1026]

Yuta is literally glowing throughout this era with his vocals and that’s on all rounder ACE

[@anguilita_morenita]

fr... his vocals in pilot, his adlibs ?! wowwww

[@arfnrsky7306]

"I loooove yuta leading the chorus" AGREE

[@yue1084]

this really is their song Nonstop reworked to be a 127 title track and i love it so much

[@Teodora4537x]

Sticker grew on me and I enjoy listening to it quite often. Favorite I loved it instantly, the way it goes higher and higher, the choreo, the visual… blew it out of the park. I thought they’ve just had a comeback, my expectations were lower, but absolutely loved it. Mesmerising indeed

[@Simplebeing2435]

favorite has a very different vibe to sticker, but it's SO GOOD. i think overall i still prefer sticker bc of the attitude, but these two title tracks are both masterpieces

[@linamufidah13]

NCT 127 always comes with the best pre-chorus and chorus part. And the dance break is so cool, so surprising the bridge harmonization come is so good. FAVORITE IS ANOTHER MASTERPIECE OF NCT 127 SONG!!

[@mirsolus7789]

THIS SONG IS SO GOOD. I don’t think I’ll ever get over Favorite

[@jocelynlui9080]

PD I knew you will love this song!!!! Just FYI they made a series of posts on their Instagram before they release the song, it is called the "Story of Favorite". Basically, they are giving the storyline of what happened before this song. If you read through those, I GUARANTEE that your emotions towards this song will be on the ANOTHER LEVEL !!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@rachmad_jenss]

THE AMAZING THING ABOUT THIS SONG IS WE REALLY FEEL THE PAIN IN THE SONG EVEN WHEN WE DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE TRANSLATION/MEANING OF IT. That's what I feel when I listened to this song on my first listen. I FEEL UNEASY, that's INCREDIBLE.

[@jessi5288]

the dance break is only in the MV, I'm pretty sure. But there is a short story that comes before this on their instagram that leads into this sort of? But I loved seeing you excited for this. I have been loving this song so much since it dropped.

[@allons_y1001]

Does it explain the militant-dub step dance break? 😄 It feels sooo out of place, so I'm wondering if there's a reason for it story-wise. (haven't seen a translation for the IG story)

[@arag8847]

It’s just for the MV, the audio version is without the dance break!

[@ladyaira]

In summary, the "Story of Favorite" (the videos on Instagram) is actually very tragic. It talks about the main vampire (Jaehyun) who changes his appearances (the other members) when going on dates with the person they like. The person doesnt know they are a vampire until the vampire (Mark) tells them and they accept their identity. After going on more dates, the vampire (Jungwoo) asks them to stay with him forever and gives them a necklace -supposedly making them immortal just like the vampire. However, they end up rejecting the vampire (Taeil) by the smybolism of a blue rose (meaning impossible). It turns out that all the times NCT 127 (besides Jaehyun) goes on dates is all a dream. In reality, it was never like that even though Jaehyun desperately wanted to be with the person he loves. Roses are a HUGE thing in the MV and story. It's why roses are in the dance break and when Haechan deteriorates. Each NCT 127 member has a rose tattoo on their wrist when they go on their dates. In many of those dates, the vampire gives the person a rose: red (passion and love), yellow (friendship and joy), and white (unrequited love). The person ends up giving them a blue rose at the end though 🥲

[@mftkpt]

At 12.30 that's actually taeil leading the chorus! Sm often show other people during his lines so people get confused, but its actually taeil leading that chorus not yuta!

[@shannonmatabei1833]

I’ve said this in your community post, but I knew you would love it! As my soul was ascending to the heavens listening to the chorus, the first reactor who came to my mind was you. You always mention about how you grew up with the early gen kpop, and this song sounds like a 2nd gen tragic love story song with a little bit of neo drama sprinkled here and there. Sticker is still more of my style because I love weird, but this one? Holy crap, it messes me up in a different (good) way.

[@mistershanni]

At 14:18 when you screamed you loved this chorus, that is exactly how I felt!! This song is sooo good!! And JAEHYUN. Sheesh.

[@junniy5451]

Doyoung’s visual in this Mv was unreal like the part where he was at the cliff fit so well with the vampire aesthetic ! He fit the royals concept so good too !!

[@hotrod8403]

So glad this came out so quick, I love this track

[@johnatespaghettiforlunch3568]

The first 7 seconds of the "whistle" melody sounds familiar/nostalgic (NSync's It's Gonna Be Me chorus) and I really like sad romantic songs with dance track. This is my instant favorite NCT127 title track because of the melody, chorus and lyrics plus the "whistle" part really makes it memorable.

[@Jaehyuns_Dimples]

Honestly Jungwoo and Jaehyun owned Sticker era for me!!!

[@lunaxzo2431]

I think why this song feels special to me is because the whistles I think are sampled from the Bollywood song “Are re are” from the movie dil to pagal hai, as a desi person it made me soo happy

[@irisb6282]

PD, the dance break is not apart of the audio, it was just for the MV!

[@ashrafiislam1386]

The chorus is phenomenal. I appreciate the work they've put into the vocals

[@OhMeeno]

Jungwoo is owning this era with this white hair and charisma 🤍✨

[@malsnakamoto]

The story of Favorite is that Jaehyun is a vampire who also shape-shift (he shifts into the different 127 members), and it follows his love story with this girl who he eventually loses after she leaves him, I think the reason being bc she couldn't handle him being a vampire?. So it's a sad love song, yeah. Btw we knew it was gonna be a vampire concept.

[@mardipsy]

This is a real SM classic bop with Neo sound! I think every single group in SM could've slayed it but I'm glad that they gave it to NCT

[@jaehyunvore]

Favorite is SO SO GOOD it has such a dramatic sound and although I loved Sticker, this is undoubtedly my favourite 127 title track

[@fregpri3566]

NCT has been reeeally showing off their vocals these comebacks

[@Aphro20]

it's actually teased that favorite will be kinda romantic-tragic from the teasers! it's about Jaehyun a vampire who lives through lives as other members while always falling in love with the same girl, hence The Favorite Girl :D

[@itacv8185]

Actually that's not exactly what it was. It was A vampire trying to make the woman he loves keep loving him by trying to do anything it takes and switching between personas but she can always see through it and he can never be exactly what she wants and that's why we see Jaehyun nostalgic and reminiscing about their time together at the start and end. it was all a memory. The sea was a metaphor of him not being able to give her what she wants hence why they could never go to the sea together.

[@pandora4744]

@@itacv8185 The way this woman has too much of a high standard for her to deny all the 127 members 😭

[@itacv8185]

@@pandora4744 more like bad taste!!!

[@VALENTlNE214]

Loved Favorite the first listen. I loved Sticker too but it grew on me steadily! Favorite brought back soooooo much nostalgia for me, really reminded me of kpop back in 2nd gen 😭 The visuals were insane too!!

[@Haddeel]

Doyoung kept on saying that there are 2 versions one with the dance break which is the MV and one without which the official audio, I think. He must have not liked that part, actually it throw me off too. Other than that, the song is brilliant.

[@zn669]

I agree with PD, I wouldnt rate this comeback on my top NCT comeback list, but I already played the songs the whole night on repeat, the song really strikes

[@milli4564]

The more I listen to it the better the song gets. I already liked it on my first listen but now I find it such a great song

[@petrina8237]

I'm living for PD dying over Jungwoo's visual.

[@K-pop_in_the_Garden]

That quasi-religious look on your face like you had an epiphany after hearing the chorus... that's all of us!

[@minimasuo]

Thank you SO much for explaining those lyrics! What a great song.

[@asteptowardyou]

I definitely agree that, although Superhuman is also my favorite 127 title track, Favorite has that seductive element that pulls you listen to it again.

[@elenymm]

5:29 "I don't know what I was complimenting, his voice or his face." I felt that.

[@MarttyLovato]

it's SO good and they've also said they love the song so much. And Taeyong spoiling it will give 'Back 2 U' vibes... it really did give that dramatic desesperate feeling that matches their vocal ranges SO WELL. i'm so so so happy with this comeback and with the repackage in general.

[@apainas]

Yes! To me it's a tragic romantic song. This time 127 give us a beautiful love song, sadly it's not a happy ending story~ Anyway i love it so much, the chorus melody keep repeated ringing in my head. P. S. Doyoung looks like he's heartbroken and living lonely for thousand years.

[@PaperDoll127]

Despair because this song sings about forbidden love. It’s also their first song with ‘I love you, I love you.’ I love this song. It just gets better each time.

[@Itsloceng]

Everything about this video are lit until "Jungwoo is like a mermaid." I wasn't expecting that 🤧🤣

[@anak4600]

12:43 that's actually Taeil's vocals. Sm just kind of pretends he doesn't exist and they don't put him in the front but yeah! Stan our vocal king Taeilie

[@dawkins988]

I was wondering if it was his... he really should of been in the front

[@nanct339]

That’s Yuta

[@ayacee7740]

It is clearly Yuta

[@gegeranma2698]

YES i knew it, his voice clearly stuck out to me so i was a little confused, though i think he only meant the "Girl you're my favorite" part, that's when i hear yuta. it's kinda sad to hear taeil all throughout the song and not seeing him :((( he deserves so much more

[@sailormon3159]

Here is the thing, when i first heard Sticker, i was not really caught of guard. I actually instantly loved it. One of the reasons behind that is because i became an nctzen very recently and was exposed to all their music since debut all at one so i knew that they have such a unique sound. Sticker is the perfect 'Neo' song that i loved it immediately. Favourite, on the other hand, caught me of guard. It threw me off a hill. I was so CONFUSED. The reason why it confused is because it sounds so MUCH like a typical SM song, something tvxq would sing. For a second, it did not sound like NCT. It literally took me 5 listens to fully comprehend the song and realize how beautiful it is. It's been on repeat ever since. What i love so much about this comeback is that, after showing how experimental they can be, they went old school with the 2nd GEN sound and perfectly pulled it off. Which, on its own is an experiment. As you said, they do not usually go for this type of song for a title track but this time, they just said .. well fuck it. NCT 127 have the perfect vocals and rap line to pull off such a magical song that its almost breath taking. This song is it for me, probably top 3 title track by them.

[@pebblepabble554]

Yes! Yearning & sadness is so evident in the song and it's just beautiful. STREAM THE MUSIC VIDEO!!!