HONEST REACTION to aespa 에스파 ‘ep2. Next Level’ - SM Culture Universe

[@jennielawrence8809]

This is insane....SM truly has such a creative team , everything links back to the beginning, and it is this fantastical lore which so compellingly draws the audience in, so magical and wonderful....looking forward to see more of SM Universe. Karina=> insecurities Giselle => pressure Ninning => negative and hate comments Winter => gossips/rumors

[@yspekpop]

I've heard that Giselle's is deepfake (And she rap about it in Savage so maybe)

[@jennielawrence8809]

@@yspekpop yes it's both being pressured an this .

[@jennielawrence8809]

@HOPIYEOL how do u know he doesn't?

[@rayn2404]

The fact that this => looks like a smiling face from a perspective is quite ironic 🙂

[@lolaloli9362]

People thought aespa's lore is just for fun but their lore is actually much more deeper than that. When they make their debuted and announced about the ae- and avatar concept, SM and aespa were getting harshly criticized by the media, general public and KPOP community but little did they knew that aespa's concept is basically about the real and cruel situation that happened in social media and to the celebrities. 'The misusing of social media led to calamity'. Groundless rumors and gossips (Winter), cyber bullying (Ningning), public pressure (Karina), deep fake crimes (Giselle), all of these are some of the horrible things that usually happened to the idols/celebrities/public figure.

[@kyliekatekayediaries]

Actually it's on purpose and they said that they will incorporate CAWMAN in SMCU. C is for “Cartoon” A is for “Animation” W is for “Webtoon” M is for “Motion graphics” A is for “Avatar” N is for “Novel” Also, it's better that the scifi aspect is animated because it would be so cringey if it would be real life.

[@El-hm1sk]

This!! Please read this!!

[@Defteripleva]

up up up

[@kpopjinja]

The reason it was in a comic book style when ae-karina called is because she called from the FLAT so everything was flat and 2d. When they synk dive its 3d to show both the physical world and the flat merging both the ae-members with the real members. The change in art styles/ live/ animation is to show the change and linking of the different worlds/dimensions, which I think was really cool and creative. I was like u at first I was like “I waited a year for fxxking pictures?!?!”

[@abcdefghijklmn93]

exactlyyyyy!! i hope he reads your comment so he understands wverything better :)

[@pinkgangsta6157]

Aespa concept use Cawman

[@kpopjinja]

@@pinkgangsta6157 yes and it’s also to connect the different worlds/dimension

[@pinkgangsta6157]

@@kpopjinja yes. Kwangya is world of data and change ALL THE TIME.

[@kpopjinja]

@@pinkgangsta6157 exactly which is one of the why they choose to use changing in between styles.

[@mxc5006]

I don’t mind with the lack of “live acting” because i know for sure this sh!t is hard to do so why don’t we just appreciate what they gave

[@melodies_memoryofexy1006]

Agree

[@hakipi6152]

He's been too critical to aespa these days. Imagine, he doesn't even like illusion for at least somehow.

[@sugaisawrongmantoplaywith9740]

As someone who like anime like me i didn't mind it actually i liked the vid .... however we should respect people opinion he just don't like animation direction....plus he didn't say anything insulting

[@seerdaf7246]

From what I've gathered so far, Kwangya is the "internet", where basically ANYTHING can happen, just like how Kwangya was said to have no rules but 2. It's amazing how SM came up with this concept because of how integrated our lives are with the internet. And to build a universe in that limitless medium, it's just genius

[@fitaer529]

You need to read the lyric of aespa's song (black mamba, next level, savage and even illussion). It's all about the story line of this aespa's smcu.

[@justMGonly]

A little reminder that SM uses CAWMAN, which means Cartoon, Animation, Webtoon, Motion Graphics, Avatar, Novel. Its basically the different styles of animation with animators doing their hardwork for this. As a visual artist, lol the animation was astounding and animation is really hard.

[@glenspeedy1]

The train was also used for the big concert that aespa and red velvet and other sm artist did on KZbin

[@Jeanbrt1]

At first I got the impression that this episode shows us few things about their story. But it's because it explains a lot about some things that we did saw in their MVs, but it was too much to understand (after all it's a music video). However, as I like them very much I rewatched it and I started to apreciate the amount of work SM put in this. The drawings, 3D production, transitions, suspense... it's so good. They are really promoting aespa right. Which girl group has this kind of investment? A whole series? SM Culture Universe is taking us to the kpop Next Level

[@RieSUNdesu]

I think many people not notice this but here 14:23 , they are doing like deep fake on Gigi mocking her, like in her rap part on Savage

[@Crysync098]

Surgery controversy?

[@sitiaishahhaque8652]

SM using CAWMAN As you can see in next level introduction and it stand for C-CARTOON A-ANIMATION W-WEB TOON M-MOTION GRPAHIC A-AVATAR N-NOVELb and that's why you see they change to animation, comic then avatar bcs this how CAWMAN is.. You know doing animation is take a lot lottttttt of time then makiny shooting in real life.. I'm study in animation and multimedia stuff so that's why I know how hard this is.. So BAKSU to SM, cawman and who involve in this and also ofcourse aespa which did a very great job🔥🔥❤

[@chady1229]

ur the only reactor ive seen who hasnt liked the animation i dont know how u dont

[@hjlyrics5594]

Ikr like imagine cawman hearing this ☹️

[@hjlyrics5594]

Even ep1 is powered by cawman

[@hjlyrics5594]

And pls he didn’t even like illusion like everyone else

[@siennaken93]

lol. i am abt to start watching his reaction but your comment is the first one I see and based on these comments I no longer want to watch! haha. dont want to ruin my day and my love to my girls.

[@barbasitos3666]

I am unsubscribing to his channel. His reactions are so shallow anyways.

[@bakusatsugo]

Idk why y'all mad in the comments 😭 Im also sad he didn't like it but he's being honest at least like he ain't faking it

[@yuomei518]

yea like pls be respectful

[@christopherh2694]

Aaron this episode was AWESOME. They made the MVs make sense and we have a story that we can follow and root for now, Great job SM!

[@warmthhh]

Why does some people thinks so shallow about aespa's lore?!?!?😭😭😭

[@cherryblossom1267]

lmao exactly 😭

[@ateandleftnocrumbs2136]

@HOPIYEOL imagine not liking animation 😭😭😭😭

[@taengoonim]

They just don't get it 🤷🏻‍♀️🥹

[@viclusiv]

CAWMAN is stands for Cartoon, Animation, Webtoon, Motion graphics, Avatar, and Novel.

[@shennamae4992]

SM uses CAWMAN that's why there are switches with the animations and stuff.

[@muhammadnaufal7103]

You don’t get it at the end of episode.. Naevis can’t go to kwangya but she sacrifice herself to help them.. this is related to the savage lyrics.. to understand that you should watch savage mv and watch this episode 👍🏼

[@yidtimothy7906]

You need to rewatch every aespa lyric song. Their already pass the hallucination quest, next episodemaybe the girl will fight with black mamba.

[@pinkgangsta6157]

*SMCU* (SM Culture Universe)❤️ "We are now going through a turbulent fourth industrial revolution in which not only COVID-19 but also other diseases and climate change can occur at any time. In the future, there will be more changes in human lifestyle as technology advances, and as I said before, the future world will become a world of celebrities and robots. We mentioned SM Culture Universe (SMCU) as a key value and vision for the future entertainment world, and we will introduce new girl group Aespa as the first project that will soon open the beginning of future entertainment." -Lee Soo-man By 2004, SM Entertainment had been working to produce their own culture universe. During the planning stage, Lee Soo-man thought of creating a worldview with "innovative and powerful" storytelling between SM groups since H.O.T Kangta to Aespa. SMCU as a vision for the future entertainment with "new and innovative" ways as they have done so far. SM Entertainment and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a joint metaverse study. SM had teamed up with Marvel, Creative Artists Agency, and Intel, among other global companies, to make the culture universe. The Project : - Aespa - CAWMAN (Cartoon, Animation, Webtoon, Motion Graphic, AI, Novel) - Smart Content - Artificial intelligence and robots - Digital avatar production - Collective academic research on Culture Technology (CT)

[@hjlyrics5594]

I just really hope any CAWMAN, aespa girls and SM staffs didnt hear this. Very dissapointing comments

[@elfinneocity590]

the awkward part at the first time they landed in kwangya, that was in purpose that many things they've been through in kwangya, but all the things wasn't in main part against the black mamba. I really love how black mamba, next level, and savage MV match well with this episode. In episode 1, they only told us how aes become human part in real life.

[@soleilriego1996]

lol youre the only person i have seen who didn't like the animation lol and it's not awkward kinda disappointed

[@greentea4775]

I recommend you to watch the explanatory of the episode in 김일오 15KIM channel the title : [SUB] [뮤비해석] 내 SNS 계정이 사람이 되어 나타났다....... (소름주의)ㅣSMCU aespa ep.2 Next Levelㅣ에스파 세계관 정리 4편 it has engsub in it, this channel even got invited directly by sm ent. to SMCU premiere. It has a really good explanation of the details such as why they the reporters suddenly change to giselle's face, why there's a lot of unidentified faces in winter part, and many other details. what amaze me the most from this channel explanation is the reason of black mamba in doing such attack, it represent the rapid development in technology and the immorality of the community. You should watch it, it is so gooddd

[@pinkgangsta6157]

SMCU use CAWMAN concept (Cartoon, Animation, Webtoon, Motion Graphic, AI/Avatar, Novel)

[@kiitee9557]

Ohhh so that's what it means omg not me being late finding out about this

[@kiitee9557]

I just thought it's like a name for the whole crew behind this or like the one who assigned director or I guess Lee Soo Man

[@anniedang6022]

Y'all take them too seriously when it comes to his opinions on this video😂 Please, it's not the end of the world if somebody doesn't like the animation. He's just saying his thoughts and that's it. Why make a big deal of that? It's not like he's affecting your life. If you don't like it, then leave. What's the point of writing a hateful comment

[@norramolchankiew3935]

Ep.3 is coming up now!! I wait to see your reaction!!!!!!!!

[@nataliah3243]

If you remember Savage, it was called Hallucination Quest. This is the whole thing, and as a hallucination, it's meant to look awkward and trippy. But I kinda remember you saying you weren't actually into animation? So yeah, it does look a lot like graphic novels at some point, comics at others, and The Sims 2 at the rest. They did a great job of tackling the issue of the negative comments and the expectations that people have of them.

[@jiedragonhub]

*proceeds to focus on singing while next level instrumental is playing* Then asked "What is even happening" lmao 🤦 Worst reaction and analysis ever.

[@soleilriego1996]

yea right this reaction is the worst reaction ever

[@jiedragonhub]

@@soleilriego1996 yeah I stopped watching on that part I mentioned

[@jasonz31]

Omgg the giselle photography scene… does it connect to life’s too short? Woww! And now the connection between ningning and emojis

[@danlim9510]

Thanks for your reaction irregardless of whether you like it or not haha, do react to aespa newer vlogs in Coachella and also life’s too short behind the scenes if you can too! Will love to see it 🤭 thanks!

[@justMGonly]

I havent started watching it yet but 90% of the comments are already saying its the worst reaction HAHAHAHA😭

[@siennaken93]

same so i will not watch it. dont like to ruin my day haaha

[@lina7928]

A LITTLE SUMMARY EP 2 : Naevis tells them about BM they SYNK DIVE ; connecting senses with ae while physical body is in real world.. go to kwangya.. see a train and get on it unaware it's BM.. Giselle reads it's BM with her language knowledge.. Winter breaks rule of kwangya by touching flower petal.. BM put them in hallucinations Hallucinations Black Mamba made each memeber face were actually the brutal hardships idols have to face each day Karina - pressure of always being perfect, facing insecurities Giselle - The lack of privacy, every move being accessed Winter - victim of malicious rumors, comments Ningning - Cyber Bullying, facing hate for no reason Karina realises it's not ae but BM when butterfly sheds light on their feet and breaks hallucination Then they are faced by BM physical form and ep ends

[@aryajager3231]

If you don’t like art this must not, I admit, be made for you. Since SM really focused on emphasizing various form of art ( or animation) in this episode, to create an environment full of diversity and reflect the different dimensions. Which I personally find really relevant regarding the all story and concept and quite visionary as well. Anyways I still found your reaction a bit disrespectful towards the artists who worked so hard on this project maybe if you rewatch your reaction you will realize how it can be interpreted as rude. I usually enjoy your reactions but this time i’m a little bit disappointed. And don’t get me wrong you’re totally allowed to not like it but it’s more in the way you express it that resides the problem, it sounded a little bit condescending.

[@ae-karinasunbaenim2819]

they already stated since the announcement of SMCU that they'll be doing CAWMAN production which is a combination of Cartoon Animation Webtoon Motion Graphics Avatar Novel so don't expect much 3D or actual aespa acting

[@k-pop6953]

This is so amazing.

[@chai8058]

Uhhh I think you should've researched first before doing this reaction as you've been reacting to a number of their vids already.

[@chai8058]

I am not sure what you were expecting in SMCU series so idk. Ep 1 is about Black Mamba, Episode 2 is Next Level with a bit of Savage, Ep 3 is expected to be Savage(and prolly Girls too) esp Naevis parts. I find it offending how you're into the story(?) but don't understand why CAWMAN is incorporated into these series.

[@chai8058]

Next Level song is just about Kwangya if you read the lyrics.

[@chae7897]

Same thoughts. I find it offending as well when he said that the art makes it "awkward" when in fact it's there for a reason and makes everything more sense. I understand that he's not a fan of the art but atleast appreciate the Effort of the ARTISTS and ALL the people who made all this possible. As a fan and reader of Cartoon, Webtoon, Manga, Manhwa & Novel this really ticked me off.

[@nikiviz4080]

Omg I've been waiting for this

[@yuomei518]

@HOPIYEOL bruh just dont watch then

[@zerotaeng7142]

The one who talked with Karina in the hallucinations by the Black Mamba was the Black Mamba itself, remember they are synchronized with their ae?

[@chescasone8028]

this reaction is the worst reaction of smcu ep 2

[@kiorumaisaxu5668]

Omg I was waiting for it

[@im_hedera23]

I didn't watch his whole reaction to this ep2. coz I was busy reading the comments..lol...

[@hakipi6152]

Yes, and I'm already pissed

[@justMGonly]

I didnt even start the vid and im seeing 90% of the comments saying this is the worst lol not watching it. Im glad there are some small youtubers who are great in reacting despite that some are confused with the concept, they still know how to understand.

[@salwadwihandayani6219]

ini dia yang kutunggu

[@myeswong8510]

I have to say did you still remember Naevis said “don’t even look back”, but then in Savage music video, Winter looked back at the last moment, so she might already be the boss. (Just guess)

[@فلسطينيهواأحبكم]

Finally episode 2 🔥🔥🔥

[@henryj9626]

SM almost 30 years of savings are going to Aespa lore

[@dreamnight9011]

Yay finally!!!!!!

[@liliyen0011]

Hahahaa love the way you lipsync during Next level’s instrumental hahahaha 😎

[@YOUR_DREAM_GALLERY]

HUFFTTTT.. finnaly 😆👍

[@aerichan265]

Please react to Illusion live showcase. The dance is so coolll

[@alienabiancadorado9125]

Aespa's illusion please!!

[@misswongs]

Will you react to Soshi TamTam? SNSD new upcoming reality show

[@mxc5006]

I mean if you don’t like animations or CGI why did you even react

[@ae-Michael]

He said he only want to know the story.

[@maievenstar]

@@ae-Michael he want to know but i'm sorry, the whole video showed his face with uninterested look🥲 he's just watching and singing, but not into the story, I don't mind if he doesn't like that but at least other channel reaction is focus on the story and despite being confused but they still trying to understand the storyline cz at the end they're interested and want to know😬

[@manduu_1230]

Wanna know why Nævis can't leave flat?

[@cklambo]

Naevis is the real visual

[@machlua5953]

Please react Illusion dance practice video too, i wan to see your react

[@sheldoncu4658]

Worst reaction ever I guess? How can you not like this animations when in fact thing like this was the group’s entire concept. I also don’t like his analyzation about the story, the story was pretty much common sense 😅😭

[@domekaii]

So i thought i was the only one who things he annoying lately lmaoo

[@raissacristina1642]

reacts to Enhypen's dilemma album!! I've been asking for months now and will also release another 4th of July

[@madthepolarbear]

Can you do a reaction to illusion Live performance LA fancam

[@madthepolarbear]

Preferably from the channel tensh

[@sharmika6734]

Can you react to Ring the alarm by KARD

[@allll4810]

please please please react to seventeen performance team lilili yabbay, please🙏🙏🙏

[@Kittymae247]

Maybe naevis is SM

[@yennhihoang3903]

🙂

[@shyshyshyhoney1209]

Hii

[@leoxvenom1064]

Are you going to react to itzy new song on July 15th plus you need to see twenty

[@huonggiangle1269]

reaction aespa showcase pllllllllllllllll

[@sonofsarek]

I’m a traditionalist. My reaction: “wtf is this bs?!” Keep it simple, SM.

[@cherryblossom1267]

why don't you just read the lyrics of their previous songs and think a bit. maybe you'll get the "bs."

[@hjlyrics5594]

Not all of us are "traditionalist". Many of us love the non"traditionalist" because hello the world are going forward not backward. If you dont like it than just proceed to un-fan aespa dont bark so loud about it you sonofserek

[@sonofsarek]

@@hjlyrics5594 unhinged psycho fan alert.

[@Lyf4rMusic]

Traditionalist = lazy to take time to research into the lore. Understood 😊

[@raevenblack3955]

Wow, very edgy of you :V