The Kulture Study: YUTA 'Off The Mask' MV

[@ohbitnabi]

The fact that YUTA wrote, composed and arragend "off the mask" alongside 5 other songs from the album !!!

[@kpopseries]

Talented rockstar

[@neviemy]

HES FULL OF TALENT!!

[@Evdekiseff]

It's ridiculous that you praise what a singer should be doing anyway (don't get me wrong, I'm in love with yuta)

[@ohbitnabi]

@@Evdekiseff literally 90% of the singers in K-pop industry don’t write their own songs, I’m not praising the fact that he simply composed a random song but the fact that he composed such an amazing song! Know the difference

[@ohbitnabi]

@@Evdekiseff literally 90% of the singers in K-pop industry don’t write their own songs, I’m not praising the fact that he simply composed a random song but the fact that he composed such an amazing song! Know the difference

[@kpopseries]

Yuta has been a rock fan since he was a kid, he shouldve started as a rockstar since the beginning, seeing his presence and aura in the mv, man was meant to be a soloist...,like in the group, he would steal the whole show, all eyes on him, hes just an artist who attracts, and has a big big amount of talent that you cant give justice to by just showing him 10 seconds since the group has 8 members, yuta got that natural heavy star factor and charisma, and also most importantly his talent and hardwork

[@neviemy]

HES TOO TALENTED HE WAS ALWAYS MEANT TO BE A SOLOIST, A SUPERSTAR

[@elviratenrikawa4698]

​@@neviemybut yall would never know him if he debut solo since the beginning 😅

[@Elef237]

@@elviratenrikawa4698 we would ❤ talent always win at the end of the day

[@gettingcalledoutontwitteri1882]

Tell me you know nothing about jrock without telling me Japanese rock is really famous and people love this aesthetic,what are you smoking? Yall wanna discredit him always ​@@elviratenrikawa4698

[@mxsimxllow]

no amount of words can begin to describe how incredibly proud i am of Yuta

[@jinmatsumoto7669]

As a Yutami, this did not came out from nothing. Yuta's love for Japanese Rock has been prominent, and you'll know he did this whole album gearing towards to what he loves the most, Japanese Rock.

[@saberkite]

Yes to the Visual Kei influence. And he's friends with Hyde too, one of the industry's biggest artists, so he likely got support from there.

[@SpookyDarling]

My baby finally gets to be a j-rock boy!!!! I’m so proud! I was huge in.to Visual Kei in the early 2000s so this made me feel quite nostalgic. Feels good to hav more of my NCT biasesreleasing solo stuff this year!

[@pearinsomnia9188]

Honestly, the old visual kei still holds up. Especially Versailles, Hizaki should be incredibly acclaimed-I was too young to realize that he’s a virtuoso and should be up there with legendary guitarists.

[@gettingcalledoutontwitteri1882]

​@@pearinsomnia9188 YES

[@lareplog]

the disney channel knees at 10:21 are so camp rock it hurts

[@Camilla-t9c]

I cannottttt 😂😂😂😂

[@purpleunicorn8659]

Dis-knee

[@ninas8210]

bro lmao.... it's even funnier bc the video I watched right before this one mentioned the camp rock knees too

[@morayoadedapo2457]

He's even got the 2000s wind in his hair 😭

[@purpleunicorn8659]

@@lareplog I think my reply got deleted when I only said disknees

[@sora-bq3xk]

nct has so many solo fans because of their system. But not only solo fans, most of us have known for a long time that yuta wants to pursue rock/metal music! Same for other members too. They have distinct personalities and tastes and they aren’t afraid to show it. And they’re damn good at it look at them. Fun part of stanning nct 🙂‍↕️ they have everything for everyone

[@gettingcalledoutontwitteri1882]

Yeah, this is why i dont like some nct fans at all😅 For me, the most that stand out in nct units are Mark, Taeyong and Yuta And next to them are def YangYang and Kun I dont need to like others to be called a fan,but i believe you arent judgy like that😅

[@saja9796]

Living in neo city is a privilege 😌

[@VanCubico]

I felt like I was 15yo discovering One Ok Rock again 🥲💓

[@lightningdoughnut4880]

Yuta is my nct bias and the second I heard he was getting a solo I PRAYED for a jrock song. He's a big jrock fan, and I just love his voice so much. Honestly I just wish SM had put a little more money into the MV (just compared to the other NCT members solos, who got much more fleshed out MVs with multiple locations + such) Yuta's pure stage presence and showmanship does a LOT of heavy lifting tbh.

[@nutmegz9534]

When I heard the album, I thought, "Ah. This is why he's been hanging out with Hyde so much!" Very Hyde, L'arc en ciel , and Vamps inspired.

[@flannalf]

As someone who's been a yutami for 7+ years, this is exactly what I expected from Yuta. I knew he was going to go all in for his solo debut, but even knowing this, his album is just too good that it really left me in shock. You should definitely check it out!! Yuta's been a fan of rock music since he was a child (me too lol) and he's always talked about his preferences and how he wanted to do this genre. I'm just so happy he got to write/compose his own songs and debut just the way he wanted to. He's starting a new career, very different from kpop culture and I think that's fascinating, it suits him perfectly. I can't put in words how proud I feel now.

[@seedhappy380]

素晴らしいリアクション！楽しめました そしてここのコメント欄も悠太くんへの愛に溢れていて素敵です👍

[@clauu9370]

Yuta finally giving us the very awaited jrock album!! Also the way he said that for his solo he's not an idol!£|£| He truly is a rockstar

[@tassitassitassi]

His whole album is amazing ❤

[@gettingcalledoutontwitteri1882]

Ikr!! Esp songs like prisoner,the lyrics hit so hard... also last song, the melody and vocals make me feel like melting

[@ryznos]

'emotional', 'cathartic', 'freedom' is pretty much the theme for the entire album. 7 whole songs about the desire to break free and unleash who he really is finally. and yeah its definitely all rock!

[@VanCubico]

PD omg I need you to listen to the album, ITS SO GOOD, I am so happy for him. Ever since his Christmas cover I was soooooo keen for a possible solo debut, I’m so happy for him 😢❤ after 8 years of his debut I am so happy for him truly

[@YoAdrienneMT]

I’ve been listening to this album on repeat. It’s so good.

[@Camilla-t9c]

I cannot explain with words how much I love this song

[@auleaf1210]

I came to seek out NCT because I saw this 19 yo japanese guy that shows his love for L'Arc n Ciel & Hyde so I know for a fact he'll make his solo his own self. Well this took a looong time but here in 2024 with so many songs infused with yuta-ness I'm not dissaponted at all

[@spaceadventuring]

the fact that we got this SO SOON after XDH's iNSTEAD! makes me incredibly hopeful for an established metal trend in kpop.... we've already been seeing a small push towards the pop punk sound, so I can only hope that the sound will keep pushing into that harder sound..... please please pleeeeaaase

[@echo_ester]

Please I hope so too!! It would be so cool even if it feels a little unlikely to me. We got it from Xdinary Heroes because they are a rock band and from Yuta because he’s been a rock enthusiast since the beginning of time. I can’t see the same happening with other groups even though I would really LOVE to. It’s so goddamn cool and I can’t help but want more.

[@spaceadventuring]

@@echo_ester ugh yeah same, I'm definitely not holding my breath... like PD said, it's a decisive genre.... but I can still dream.... 🥺

[@mari-ka7873]

You watched YUTA at KCON LA! His true value is on the stage! (SM always gives him little screen time in MV) His presence adds an emotional vibes to the 127’s live performance. YUTA wants music to be more free and emotional, not a product K-POP industry made. It’s called a ROCK SPIRIT, I think. Some people say this solo “Off The Mask” is as if SM gave him this concept, but that’s not true. This isn’t a CONCEPT, it’s YUTA’s own STYLE that he has chosen. ROCK is NOT a concept. ROCK needs SPIRIT.

[@12yrKpopStan]

Since I love rock, I freaking loved this. Yuta should have his own rock band I swear🔥🤘

[@soragirl9]

I definitely advise you to listen to the whole album 💟

[@pearinsomnia9188]

This reminds me of the TVXQ Tri-Angle days and SM’s early flirtation with jmetal-it’s very Hyde, and a shockingly good take on the genre from a kpop idol. I don’t listen to much NCT but if he keeps going this route I’m absolutely sold on him as a soloist and will probably also investigate his group.

[@kpopseries]

11:49 exactly my reaction, YUTA DID THAT

[@ttom8875]

I've been waiting for your reaction! This is such a wonderful debut. I'm glad Yuta got to make the music he loves.

[@rosavistar]

Yuta completely knocked it out of the park for me, and his album is sooo good❤ every day I have a new favorite song

[@ChrisXu-r1d]

The whole album is insanely amazing, like too good!!!

[@ClassicallyMish]

Yuta has always been ballsy.

[@S.Wareboar]

Hyde from L'Arc~en~Ciel is his role model, so this is really his other side.

[@amandag1337]

Isn't it crazy good?!!

[@OrenjiArms]

i passively listen to nct but the moment i heard this he instantly became my favourite member, i was not expecting this to lean so much into jrock as it did, and some of the other songs on this album are also bangers

[@teph26239]

i'm obsessed with his album its SO nostalgic of my school years... aaaah thank you, yuta

[@Nono-rb7pi]

Finally!! I was waiting for your reaction!!

[@gingersaya]

So do I ❤

[@p0_0ison]

screaming, crying, throwing up, LOL NO BUT SERIOUSLY he killed thisssss JROCK !!!!!!!!

[@ohbitnabi]

13:18 yaaas we are getting that album reaction !! Every song is a masterpiece

[@spectral__]

This is extremely visual kei coded and I'm here for it.

[@pearinsomnia9188]

It 100% is a pure homage to viskei. People calling it jrock are definitely missing the nuance! I love it so much-hopefully someday someone tackles that weird Malice Mizer sound too.

[@aSUGAaddiction]

This reminds me of Gackt and Hyde. I love this song. Its been on repeat.

[@cpamartorell]

This song is AMAZING!!

[@Elef237]

I always loved your reactions to yuta’s parts from nct mvs and how he catches your attention the most so I knew you would LOVE THIS !! ❤

[@mabimabi2952]

When I clicked his video, I was not expacting metal. I was maybe expecting him to lean into a more japanese pop thing, but I was pleasently surprised. Metal suits him so much, I hope he continues with it.

[@Casper745]

Yuta Didn't Know What he was doing with his voice and music video that people are definitely gonna have a very good time time waiting for his album and Music

[@ellamaeplayvods]

Yuta Solo Artist 🦋 Totally here for it! Thank you so much for the same reaction that most of us had to this. LOVE IT!

[@159__NLL]

The album is so good 🔥

[@heylo757]

3:46 "Is this the year of 'screamo'?" OMG I CACKLED and rewound this, because seriously. You channeled your inner Keanu. Man, this is so well done, believable, and hella nostalgic. Also man's allergic to shirts and I am not complaining.

[@shx2148]

Isn't it great to be on this wild ride with Yuta?!!! ❤️‍🔥🤟🍁🦋

[@ninas8210]

the moment I found out that Yuta was gonna release an album in October, I was so fucking excited and rightfully so

[@gettingcalledoutontwitteri1882]

This man is an inspiration to me Other songs are also good, esp last song and prisoner,the lyrics,the melodies,his vocals,it makes me so emotional

[@daejangmi0701]

You are gonna love the album so much🥹🤘

[@ohbitnabi]

I was waiting for your reactionnn pd, this song and the whole album is a masterpiece!!!

[@_animamundi_]

The whole album is amazing 🥹 all the songs are on repeat ❤️‍🔥 this is his japan solo debut and he’s doing a showcase tour this month prior to the physical album release

[@stardust4260]

OUR YUTA HAS COME A LONG WAYYY!! SO SO PROUDDD TO SEE HIM BRING OUT HIS COLORS!!!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@junjun8446]

if you have a chance will you be able to make a reaction for Movie of YUTA's debut showcase call "Butterfly Depth Ver. Live Sketch Movie" which is created by avex ( not SM entertainment) This movie came from Yuta's solo debut showcase held at Tokyo Japan

[@music4life98]

My response to seeing you have a reaction to Yuta. "Yes!Yes!Yes!"

[@kellyreis2900]

I will watch your reaction as soon as I leave work. I don't know much about nct127 but in Japan they openly like rock and metal compared to SK. Where it's so underground , and hard for bands to live from their music.

[@whitneyrodriguez7918]

The way I dropped everything’s and came running as a soon as I saw the notification

[@Sakuranbozu17]

All the songs on the album are amazing

[@Seriphina]

I have never clicked so fast!

[@nannybannany]

When I first listened to this, it gave me all the angsty alt rock vibes from the early 2000s of my teenage years, lol. I LOVE IT.

[@saritamaeacebuche616]

His album is so good😭

[@lily_bookmark]

the album is so cool n good!!!! and it's coming from a non Jpop fan here! check it out PD

[@valeriyav2149]

Finally SM let Yuta shine and show his true rock star self 🤘

[@saberkite]

I love this song, and the album has a lot of great tracks. The first time I saw and heard this I was transported back to the years when I was so into Jrock, specifically visual kei. The influence is pretty strong.

[@ReVeluv.OT5]

I'm so happy u reacted to this i feel so proud of yuta ❤ 😭

[@Keke88]

I love his other side. So great

[@meriemsaker5153]

Could literally be an anime opening. Loveeee it !!!!

[@agzbamtori]

I was waiting for this 🤩

[@leonepriince]

yaaaay! i was waiting for your reaction knowing you would love this

[@zhangrenhou]

First time I've seen you so quiet during the first viewing. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheConsistentoDDity]

Those eyes are very Manson-esque. I think it was between the Beautiful People and Dope Show he had similar eyes?

[@emilienews]

the bridge is so gas,, yuta? ??

[@KYUUUUUA]

この激やば最高ロックスター中本悠太をホールの2列目で拝めたこと一生語り続ける🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@ajtigertail3232]

AWESOME REACTION AS ALWAYS

[@julieduong6571]

“is this the Yr of ScreamO” 😁

[@aleksia5590]

Inspired by father Miyavi and love it

[@CynthEmprium]

this could also ignoite some emo hearts on fire again

[@gesca2438]

Yeeeeeeesssss 🔥🔥🔥

[@bettatwilight]

his vocals >>>>>>> could have been the new vocalist for linkin park lowkey (jk)

[@neviemy]

His vocals are soooo goodd

[@samanthas1765]

It sounds like mainstream rock and the majority of the lyrics on the album are English. Late 2000’s rock vibes. Perfect mv leading up to Halloween 👻

[@ゆり1026]

アルバムのリアクションお願いします🎧

[@Maurynna13]

This reminded me so much of older One OK Rock. I really have to wondering if Yuta is a fan of them.

[@ClassicallyMish]

Watching you become gobsmacked was Everything!

[@kathybernatchez8473]

On n'attendais rien de moins de Yuta.

[@gunwooks]

The way my jaw met the floor 😢

[@O-sa-car]

I need a collab with Yuta and Dreamcatcher

[@TempleBruce-o6b]

Faustino Summit

[@samieich9893]

This gives me such a Tokio Hotel vibe Love it

[@writeeditconsultingllc1379]

I felt the same! Finally, someone else said it.

[@YasmineRhodarmer-i4j]

Merlin Mall

[@SergioHudson-g7l]

Cristobal Fort

[@JuliaAmos-i7e]

Boris Route

[@allisonmckee2215]

musically i cant stop thinking that this is like a reincarnation of kim jaejoongs "mine" from several years ago, which i loooove