I WAS NOT READY | SMTOWN SMCU 2022 Album Review PART 1 | Reaction

0:00 Intro
2:34 Welcome to SMCU Palace
6:00 The Cure
12:59 Hot & Cold
21:10 JET
30:21 Priority (RIP TO ME)
36:22 Final Thoughts
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[@jovisible]

WINTER said yall are not gonna make a winter album without ME

[@winterkim790]

That's right 😊

[@aepeess1]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@winterkim790]

@@aepeess1 😂😂😂😂

[@m363k4]

😭😭😭

[@mnosh.7ren270]

😂

[@schiffer2386]

It's not called a Winter album for no reason, cause Winter really be eating every song she's in 😤🔥

[@pinkziesofficial]

Hahaha factss

[@zldozhrie]

CAN WE APPRICIATE ABOUT WINTER HIGH NOTE 😭😭😭

[@BlueMooMoo96]

Priority deserves every freaking Grammy! This song is a masterpiece ✨️👌

[@pedrovictorsantos6658]

Priority is jus a boppppp ❄️✨🗣️✨🧎🏻‍♂️🦋🛐

[@luckee1053]

That's what I was sayinnnnng

[@somerandomharrypotterfan]

Yessss

[@saja9796]

LOUDER ✨️✨️

[@tsukishimalm2256]

FACTS

[@inyoungpark4151]

Hi. I'm the composer of the opening "Welcome to SMCU PALACE". I LOVE your reaction! Thank you so much, Caitlin!!! :)

[@strawbxrrypaws3585]

You made a masterpiece, fr!

[@fantasyfinal89]

Loved the opening! Great job 👏

[@aeWinter_]

Winter really said: IMA 'BOUT TO ATE THESE ALBUM AND LET NO TEARS LEFT🥱

[@minjeongvisualace]

Winter really did ATE and left no crumbs in this album. Girlie has alot to say and she consoled everyone with her angelic voice in Priority and slapped the haters with her high notes in Jet.

[@marc8353]

jet was fr her proving ground, like girlie fr topped every note she did before

[@syazvvip209]

Winter's voice 😭😭...she ATE

[@kbmackey]

Ain't nobody doing it like SM.... Caitlin I knew Priority was going to send you into another universe.

[@spaceships.s344]

ISTG when I first heard Priority, I was on. my. knees. probably shed a tear bc it is unbelievably sickeningly GOOD. I need SM to put that song everywhere bc it sitting there as a bside is already a crime

[@tylerlet9378]

Winter’s vocals are outstanding. People need to respect that she ATE down in Jet and Priority

[@delicatehrj9777]

the way winter got you heated, SAME. 😭

[@__Sunny___1010]

the last chorus of priority kills me. The key change, the layered vocals, the ad-libs, another key change, the high notes, absolute madness

[@johnhp6565]

Well, the producer and arranger's stage name is Shift K3Y _(Shift K3Y is a British DJ, record producer, singer and songwriter, from London)_

[@minsugarrr7117]

I really like Jet! The voice of winter sounds so impactful!!!

[@latifsobri9445]

Fun Fact 1. The Cure : is the leader of all groups in SM Entertainment 2. Jet : is the rapper of all groups 3. Priority : are the children of SM producer yoo young jin (especially vocals) and one less D.O EXO

[@latifsobri9445]

You can die listen to song priority because the vocals is amazing🔥

[@louise9489]

I thought Taeyeon wasn't mentored by YYJ? Forgot who it was...but iirc she was under another person

[@heysungie8679]

@@louise9489 yes she's not

[@okayvanili]

@@louise9489 yeah i think her vocal coach is The One if im not mistaken

[@louise9489]

@@okayvanili I think that was before SM? It was Kim Johan. He trained Taeyeon and Jessica.

[@peace-gn1oq]

i love the cure .. since it's the leader line, it's like you can also feel the elegant, majestic, strong and warm vibe of the leaders from the song 🥺🥺 our strong leaders! Priority is such a vocals flex , they are such an amazing singers

[@aidinarahmaneta]

Love and hate 😁

[@arianeswelt]

Your priority reaction is everything 😭🫶

[@anad6171]

Our Winter be singing! Love all of the songs on the album. Love that you're enjoying it.

[@mjclogonjoy2x]

Priority is basically Yoo Yungjin Babies -- changmin, taeyeon, winter And if Kyungsoo was available he should have been here.

[@asyrafdimyati2529]

I always thought that the second verse after changmin in 33:12 would be Kyungsoo’s part just like winter after Taeyeon’s part

[@Lyf4rMusic]

IKR ! I definitely felt Kyungsoo would've been a wonderful addition. I'd have like for Yesung to be in it too bcoz he has similar runs to YYJ :)

[@catmanu908]

BEAKHYUN WOULD ALSO KILLED THIS

[@AznIntegra521]

Uh hate to break it to u but Kim Tae yeon was trained by Kim Johan not yoo young jin.

[@DrSimpleBeauty]

Ok that makes sense.

[@nnnicole10]

I was literally thinking during "Hot & Cold" that Kai and Seulgi were King and Queen, and Jeno and Karina were Prince and Princess, so freaking cute 🥰

[@judyhopps277]

PLEASE YES!!! 😍

[@somerandomharrypotterfan]

Yessssss

[@kyamnp1]

this album reminded me that even tho we all have many reasons to criticize sm (i do a lot) at the end of the day they're just the best & most fun company to follow, simple as that. i can't deny all this talent. it's hard to stan a sm group and not be interested in their other artists some way or another, i just love watching and listening to them doing their thing

[@okayvanili]

so true

[@xalpaca8193]

fr coz i started stanning snsd when i was young and i somehow ended up stanning sm groups from then on even till now (from shinee to aespa). you just cant overlook the immense talent their artists have.

[@BhHc805]

So true lol, I started to stan snsd (also got to know suju around the same time) but snsd & boa got me into kpop. Now I stan exo & nct but I love watching SM artist!

[@puddle21200]

yup sm artists are the definition of talent

[@saberkite]

Agree so much with this. I took a review of the groups whose songs I listened to the most this year, and with the exception of BAE 173, it was all SM groups.

[@multipopdream]

This reaction absolutely took me out. Caitlin seeing that Winter was on Priority right after Jet killed me. Hahaha.

[@turtlesduo1534]

Winter killed it on Jet and Priority!!!

[@ArdenAdams2125]

Caitlin and Winter about to fight FR 😂

[@Jeanbrt1]

Winter in Jet omg. Every song in this album is lit

[@maisk6689]

Winter proving once again that she belongs in SM vocal line. Priority was heavenly. Both Winter and Taeyeon are my biases. How can they put them together like that?

[@E.Bashmak]

No one ever questioned her, so...

[@maisk6689]

@@E.Bashmak Yes there are. If you are a MY you would know that she is hated on a lot by akgaes. Even having sub vocals preferred over Winter.

[@qcjy2047]

@@E.Bashmak oof, u have no idea how much hate she got from most of the Chinese fans of the other three members of aespa. This fans literally curse her to death whatsoever. They are low key telling her to leave aespa just because those toxic fans think that she doesn’t deserve the those “extra lines” compared to other members.

[@acetobase5]

I always love sm winter albums and generally those company albums because all the combinations and collabs are always fun to listen to

[@pedrovictorsantos6658]

Winter adlibs in priority🗣️✨✨✨❄️

[@gwen2410]

Priority bridge took the whole song to another level 😭 and we will be seeing the performance by this holy trinity consistingof Changmin, Taeyeon & Winter on 1/1 SMTOWN concert!!!! i'm totally not looking forward to getting a year older but SM is really making me excited for New Year's. 🥺

[@taengoonim]

Winter in Priority is my favorite, her voice is just breezy and heavenly

[@mattveslino252]

the cure brought me to church and priority made me ASCEND INTO THE LIGHT

[@dino.nuggies2382]

Winter vocals in jet tho!! Her vocals hardly sounded like it was nasal at all! That means winter is improving!

[@meow-rin]

girl same jet winter got me weak😭 i love her sm

[@fifizappareacts]

YAYYYYYYY ❤

[@renjoshuazonio1561]

FIFI, I LOVE YOU!

[@caitlinbensonn]

I love you actually 💕

[@fifizappareacts]

@@caitlinbensonn I love you more me thinks

[@fifizappareacts]

@@renjoshuazonio1561 love ya right back

[@renjoshuazonio1561]

@@fifizappareacts 🥺😭❤️

[@syazanansh4346]

I need Winter, D.O. and Jaehyun collab too after this .. Huhu I love their vocal and voices tone

[@jiminjeongz7990]

WINTER IS SO AWESOME

[@ilyasblm9776]

Priority is what I need in 2023 ❄️❤️‍🩹🫀

[@rhamat2127]

the fact is that changmin, d.o and winter have the same vocal coach namely yoo young jin who once sang a duet with d.o in the song tell me what is love

[@flicker1014]

Winter ate this album up so bad like it’s so crazy

[@exoislove]

Priority should have kyungsoo in it. I can imagine him singing this type of song.

[@EXO-L-ls8qj]

Yeah, they didn't have all of Yoo Young-jin's hand selected golden children, on the song, as they should have. Like, I don't even think they approached Kyungsoo to do the song, just because he was filming Bad Prosecutor, but I think he could have found the time to record the song. I am pretty pissed that he wasn't on that song.

[@forkmwntr]

This is actually what i like about these collab albums since they can showcase so many different things from what they usually give for their actual groups. SM albums are my fave since its literally a vocal fest and the unexpected collabs are something to look forward to. As a winter fan my journey from listening to Jet and then Priority next is like a rollercoaster ride when winter showcased 2 different singing techniques and how she just fits in with any song given to her. My little vocal chameleon 😭 Can't wait for SM The Ballad to hear more from sm vocalists

[@lmr03]

Priority is such an amazing song with all the vocals

[@rafimauldiakbar7749]

Winter voice just 😇

[@irfandapd]

AS YOU SAID ON YOUR TWITTER, THIS IS MIGHT BE MY FAV REACTION VIDEO OF 2022 PERIODTTTTT. CAITLIN I LOVEEEEEE YOUUUUUUU

[@caitlinbensonn]

AYEEEEEEE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ilyasblm9776]

Winter ❄️ got me Dead this time ❤️💀

[@inyasinyas]

just realized The Cure is consisted of leader line up from each group ♥️❤️

[@giolol]

JET AND PRIORITY HIT TOO HARDDDD

[@wuxiaohua2107]

Winter high notes queen

[@ownbeee]

Winter in this album tho she ate and left no crumbs

[@minyoungpark3119]

Omg winter's voice 😭😍

[@bhblanks5517]

The first track/intro is by SM Classics, in 2020 SM established a partnership with Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra "to develop music beyond genres" , the project focuses on releasing orchestral renditions of SM songs as well as original pieces. It's incredibly cool My favorits so far are the renditions of End of a day by Jonghyun, feel my rhythm by Red Velvet and The Promise of H.O.T by H.O.T (Jazz version)

[@MsVenus101]

The camera zooms for priority has me CRYING! Omg 😂😂😂

[@lovelee_zhi]

I literally joined you vibing to "Priority". It's really that good! SM Vocals is the standard indeed. Meanwhile "Jet" made me wanna dance on fire. "The Cure" feels so touching because of the lyrics and knowing they're the leaders.

[@geerwato]

CAITLIN, I HAD THE SAME REACTION TO PRIORITY. I WAS VIBING SO HARD UNTIL I WAS JUST... SAT??? they rly took rnb so hard with this song and i was on cloud 9 😭 opening the gates of heaven fr. (tbh if only kyungsoo was on this track to complete "yoo youngjin kids" on this) but anyways, i am completely floored. lol i love your reactions always!!

[@typh2630]

PRIORITY IS SO GOODDDDD😭😭😭😭

[@wendlandpark4795]

Priority SOTY, whoever wrote that needs a raise. Those three and the writing team killed it.

[@girlsweareforever9186]

TAEYEON ABSOLUTELY KILLED PRIORITY, THAT HIGH NOTE THOUGH I love how her voice can be so Angelic and sweet but powerful AF if she wants to 😍👑♥️

[@lizm3979]

One thing sm really knows very well is their artist. Every single one of the artist participating really fit each song they did. Companies need to take notes with this bc everyone gets to shine if the song fits their entire line up.

[@cclle]

I so so so much love your reaction 🥹 I'm a winter biased and I love how you appreciate her voice

[@coljay-ir6os]

PRIORITY WAS HEAVENLY LEGIT SHED A TEAR 😭😭😭😭

[@ellizkim5231]

Caitlin on Jet : This better not be a rap song Meanwhile the lineup completely full of main/lead/sub rappers 🤣

[@andara8280]

LOLOLOL I was jammin to Priority exactly the way you are XD this trio is the beasts! Changmin's range and runs are insane. The girls are killin it too! They shud be an official SM unit, really (who's with me?!)

[@andara8280]

Btw, U-know (or Yunho, one of the guy you're not familiar with in The Cure) is TVXQ's leader aka Max Changmin's leader basically because there's only two of them in the group lol. TVXQ is a great duo, please check them out~ Love your channel :)

[@shanzoni1200]

Priority did what needed to be done

[@jibeeho4298]

26:37 Iconic Caitlin, same gurl, that's how Winter's part got me too

[@ireneserrano4570]

"The Cure" is formed by all SM group's leaders! Kangta is from H.O.T. the 1st SM group and starters of Kpop industry as we know it. And U-Know is from TVXQ! Kangta is a director at SM, like BOA, and he also composes/produces. Check out his latest album Eyes on You, he has a song with Taeyong (NCT) "Skip it"

[@carolinahutchinson2305]

I was just gonna write the same Thing.

[@haslindaar4336]

Thanks for writing about kangta. Was scrolling to see if anybody explain bout him n I was about to explain it till I saw your comment. Since kpop is getting more recognise it is good to let others know bout the 1st gen esp the pioneers.

[@jscl348]

I’ve been a TVXQ fan since their debut and a Max Changmin stan, he’s known for his high notes but I think you’ll love his solo work, especially his b sides: “piano” and “me, myself and I”. Anyways, would like to watch if you’d ever react to them. Loved your reaction!❤❤

[@aryastark7195]

yes to all of this!! piano is my favourite song of his ❤

[@nanidodo2671]

so you’ve been here for 19 years omg, DB5K era must have been a blessing to live 😭

[@jscl348]

@@nanidodo2671 yes hahaha they were amazing and almost seemed invincible at that time! I still love the current TVXQ and never regretted supporting these 2 men, they really are the IDOLs of my life, taught and inspired me so much!

[@abee.r10]

winter being like: *winter is coming* 🌪💨❄️

[@pt8793]

Priority and Jet are those Gworls! 😍😍💚💚

[@Lyf4rMusic]

Your reactions for 'Priority' were spot-on and so damn funny :D

[@asyrafdimyati2529]

I always thought that the second verse after changmin in 33:12 would be Kyungsoo’s part just like winter after Taeyeon’s part, if only he was in this track tho

[@rikerachmawati35]

Good Job Winter Aespa 😍

[@kelvinprince3031]

No cause winter could pass out as a main vocalist in any group We've been deprived of what she could actually do I'm happy seeing her showing us her vocal techniques

[@a.li.ce_]

aespa been coming for Caitlin I love it!

[@highskies4739]

Priority made me shed tears.

[@angelicafloresogoy6772]

The more I listen to the cure, the more I notice that it is giving a "We are the world, we are the children." type of energy.

[@artistayj]

Taeyeon in Priority was freaking crazy. Like she took me to church with that astounding highnote at 35:05. My main vocal for real

[@nana-qz4vj]

WINTER IS COMING 😄

[@taengooss]

Caitlin is me when I first heard Priority. 🤣🤣 I'm surprised I'm still breathing.

[@zel_ni_kai_at_ken]

Imagine if Kyungsoo also participated in Priority You Youngjin babies 😭

[@nnnnn2782]

you’re working so hard caitlin I’m so proud and thankful to you💞 please make sure to rest and take care of yourself

[@Zero-bp6lh]

Your reaction to Priority so funny🤣 i cannot😂 Priority is THAT song❤🔥 Their vocal sounds so good together! I really love Priority, The Cure & Jet🥰👑

[@sirdromos2769]

Changmin high notes are Always the highlight during a SMTOWN that's crazy 😂👌🏽

[@deykim7808]

My girl winter kim minjeong is an ace

[@ArdenAdams2125]

Caitlin: I’m done. I’m over it. We’re done. Also Caitlin: presses play 😂😂😂

[@Lyf4rMusic]

Just like seeing horror movies :D

[@analivia21s]

I loved this reaction 😂 I'm literally obsessed with this album! Just a casual listen of SM Town but I'm in love with every song.

[@callsins3413]

i love the Hot and Cold but Priority and Jet gave me an idea chorus is so good

[@meg2562]

I SAW YOUR TWEET AND GOT SO EXCITED TO SEE YOUR REACTION TO PRIORITY BC IT'S MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE TOO!!! Thank you for this, Caitlin! Hope you have a happy holiday

[@hannaa.2484]

Priority is THAT bitch!!!!!! Amazing amazing track

[@cheskamarie2054]

winter 🔥

[@adrianmundle]

This is one of my favourite reactions from you for the whole year on nothing else but the pure fact of how happy and joyful you were throughout. I love that and I know happiness comes in waves but may your highs last longer than any lows that may come. I love you Caitlin and thank you for a beautiful year in music.

[@andersekoli]

I was upset, they should have had more warnings on this. This is dangerously good songs! Winter have a favourite tone in her voice!

[@syahrudin82]

Every December I feel my life is a little heavy but every December I'm also happy because SM makes something like this SMCU album

[@Fullsunie28]

Priority is so high quality, their voice is everything, its so rich and sounds expensive. They hit every notes and they give you the exact feeling of the song

[@narsifahadina9221]

Winterrr

[@kathleenpaigecalixto1046]

And That Taeyeon and Changmin Highnote.... Tadaaa Winter is born...😂😂😂

[@ellizkim5231]

The Cure straight up sent me to church and I love it

[@Roumi0411]

30:21 same Caitlyn, same. I wasn't ready after hearing Jet to Priority.

[@ainkim4632]

Changmin is one of best singer with high note in SM, i really love his voice...

[@hazeln.sierra8157]

Caitlin you are the gift that keeps on giving!! 💖

[@shinnthantaye7815]

Taeyeon's high note in priority💜