ITZY "Imaginary Friend" M/V + Performance video + ITZY reaction reaction

[@DifferentlyAlike]

We love Itzy in this house. We would love visitors that also love ITZY. Thank you 💚🩷

[@NIWEntertainment]

SAMEEE

[@Jolala7]

@@DifferentlyAlike count me in 💕

[@wehave0219]

I think that when the English version of Imaginary Friend was released, Apple Music said that the song was about the parasocial relationship we as fans have with kpop idols. That’s why they keep repeating they are our “Imaginary Friends” and they will keep us safe and dreaming but in contrast the song and mv look cold almost sad, having an imagery of the girls running in circles, being hurt and trying to stop the bleeding without succeeding , being scared and harmed by shadows that can’t touch them but the itzy girls can feel them, the girls trying to cover lia’s eyes at the end, a butterfly pinned to a wall, so beautiful and still so we can see it carefully but so in pain at the same time. Actually Lia herself said that we as fans get to decide if imaginary friend is a good thing or not. Absolutely stunning, not many songs in kpop invite us to reflect about how we consume our favorite idols.

[@zibbitybibbitybop]

I think the vast majority of the discourse around parasocial relationships centers around how they affect the fans, often negatively. Almost nobody talks about how the idols feel about it. All they want is to bring some light into their fans' lives with their music, but there's a limit to what they can do at such a distance, and no one will be more acutely aware of this limit than they themselves are. I imagine it's a strange existence being an idol these days, charmed in some ways and cursed in others.

[@ArdenAdams2125]

This is truly one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard and one of the most stunning music videos I’ve ever seen. Being a fan since the Wannabe era, seeing them go through hell and back while also only getting closer to one another has been such a journey for me to witness. I can’t help but feel pride for them, and smile brightly watching them flourish and thrive.

[@DifferentlyAlike]

Arden 🥺💚💚

[@rick_y23]

now why am I in tears reading this?

[@StxrMxdzy_]

9:50 It's Lia who did the adlib if yall were wondering 😭😭😭❤❤❤❤

[@DifferentlyAlike]

Gorgeous

[@pxxss393]

Yes, I think like you.

[@gracedodd3747]

They're not talking about that adlib, she was just telling us there was a part she liked and then she tried to find it

[@raikoouu]

@@gracedodd3747 the part in question is the pre chorus where lia is adlibing

[@jacosong9177]

Lately, ITZY hasn’t enjoyed the same level of mainstream popularity in Korea as they did before. However, they have always given their best and created impressive performances. With this song, it feels like a new chapter has begun for them, and as a fan, I can clearly feel how much they care about their fans. In particular, the choreography in this song includes many swan-like movements in the music video. I think this might symbolize ITZY’s journey by comparing it to the movements of a swan. Swans appear graceful above the water, but beneath the surface, their feet are constantly moving. Just as it takes a lot of effort to grow into a more complete version of oneself and to maintain that position, I believe ITZY might be using this metaphor to represent their own journey.

[@BABYMONSTER_RAMI_AHYEON_RORA]

LIA's facial expressions are nice. Her stage presence is praiseworthy.

[@gghost9421]

Not lying when I say I've had this song on a loop since it was released. It's such a beautiful, touching song and im totally and completely in love with it 😭🖤🥰

[@saorimcmanus5725]

Me too. It's so beautiful ❤️

[@chaemochi]

I just love how they've grown musically, lyrically and as strong women. This song, this MV, this album was so beautiful and healing.

[@BABYMONSTER_RAMI_AHYEON_RORA]

No one can stop ITZY.

[@soundfais5537]

imaginary friends is fcking beautiful songgg

[@lilkiki148]

When this dropped I cried for a week it’s so emotional

[@kaplowie666]

I think that this song hits the hardest emotionally for people that have something bottled up inside. Whether it's sadness, anxiety, stress, or anything, this song can bring it out. I like to think of the song itself as our imaginary friend that we can open up to, and release everything to it. We all are lucky that our imaginary friend here sounds like Lia. Everything about the song is relatively simple (just 3 chords, simple stripped back choreo and styling) but it's done in a complex and in a precise way. Definitely my favorite ITZY song, and one of my all time favorite songs regardless of genre.

[@kaplowie666]

also, i'm surprised that you don't listen/react to NMIXX (you seem to like JYPapi GG). I think of them as the little sisters to ITZY where NMIXX sings as well as ITZY dances, and dances as well as ITZY sings. Both are great performance groups. NMIXX might be the most talented group to ever come out of JYP.

[@NightmareFetcher]

I agree, I feel seen by this masterpiece. I also strongly agree on the NMIXX recommendation, probably my favorite discovery this year. Their discography is already up there with my favorite GGs, a lot of which happen to be @DifferentlyAlike favorite GGs as well.👀

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY is a phenomenal girl group.

[@boke1272]

omg!! I literally checked youtube to see if you guys posted reaction and I imploded when I saw “one minute ago” like what 😭😭😭 the gods are smiling upon me today, thanks for the reaction

[@simonevandermerwe4445]

0:35 "but i should be fine.. i think i'm gonna be okay" literally me lol then i was a crying mess after seeing the mv and lyrics (might have to get this one tattooed honestly)

[@blackpinkenjoyer6250]

thank you guys for reacting to imaginary friend 😭 can't wait to see ur reaction to vay with changbin (chaeryeong asked him to make this song for itzy so he wrote and produced it with itzy in mind) u should see him in the studio directing the girls, he was so sweet

[@mr.s5652]

I've been waiting for a long time to finally reflect this music ITZY is really great

[@lucisc6061]

Finally JYP give ITZY a beautiful Song and M/V. And Girls making a amazing Work. ❤❤❤❤ For me the Best this Year.

[@ayvidyan]

This is my fave song not just from them but of all time. Idk what’s with the song but I just can’t stop listening to it. I have watched the MV so many times. I love the song so much I am glad they choose Imaginary Friends as their 2nd title track cause I love that we get to see them performed this live. They deserve more recognition and more songs like this. It fits them.

[@BABYMONSTER_RAMI_AHYEON_RORA]

ITZY' 'GOLD' choreography is incredible. The footworks are fantastic.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY is a fantastic group.

[@Jolala7]

I am so happy that there are actually quite a lot of people that are not shiting on "Gold" to evaluate "Imaginary friend". I love that you appreciate both tracks and their uniqueness.

[@sofiandiaye-o4h]

i love the soonngggg ITZYYYY

[@willdhaggard]

This song + the MV = art; it's everything I ever wanted from Itzy.

[@oddinary6242]

The song is gorgeous. I'm in awe nd i wonder why it took jyp so long to give a song like this to itzy anyways i luv this. My new fav itzy song actually

[@탁월함-w3d]

이 노래에 대한 당신들의 리뷰를 기다렸어요! 올해 최고의 노래입니다! 몽환적인 뮤비와 세련된 안무, 가사의 메시지는 제 감정을 후려치네요 : )

[@moonsilva2365]

!!!

[@moonsilva2365]

YES

[@kaleblincoln3654]

I was waiting for this reaction ❤ I knew Esosa would cry😂 when I first heard the song I cried for about 4 minutes after the song ended. I kept replaying and tearing up. I’ve been an Itzy fan since Debut and if you’ve also been a fan for long then you know everything Itzy went through. I love seeing how far theyve come and everything they’ve gotten through. Also, let’s please stop the Itzy hate. People were hating for absolutely no reason before. I better not see any hate with this album❤❤❤

[@bren7763]

I had literal goosebumps the entire time I watched this m/v for the first time. Their voices and just the m/v all together brings me so many feelings.

[@NightmareFetcher]

When I come across music like this, I don't try to hold back, I just let myself feel it.🥲Definitely one of my favorites of this year in every aspect. It reached into my soul as deep as Justice, but in a more personal way. It's extraordinary how the lyrics, the song and the choreo are all melancholic and comforting at the same time. The emotion that this song expresses is as ambiguous as that imaginary friend it is talking about. And that's just the introspective interpretation, it also seems to touch on parasocial relationships and Lia's struggles. It's abstract, yet really hits home. Just masterful.

[@-THANHAN]

I can tell that Esosa has gone through a lot of pain of being lonely, that's why the song hits hard for her ❤

[@murielojeda4931]

broooo don't say that to me!!!!!!

[@edwinburgos4984]

If they release an orchestra version of this song, I will cease to exist Q.Q

[@rebekahjohnny281]

The reaction is honestly so real! Literally how I was when I saw the mv. I love u guys and ur reactions 🫶🏾

[@JokerCrowe]

Also also (last one) I teared up throughout the entire song, but Lia's version "when there's monsters on your ceiling" made me actually shed tears 😢 It's so beautiful and... just knowing that she's been struggling herself makes it extra moving that she would protect US from the monsters. 😢

[@BABYMONSTER_RAMI_AHYEON_RORA]

YEJI's facial expressions are very impressive. Her stage presence is great.

[@BABYMONSTER_RAMI_AHYEON_RORA]

ITZY's 'GOLD' Album is a masterpiece.

[@BABYMONSTER_RAMI_AHYEON_RORA]

ITZY's 'Imaginary Friend' is a phenomenal track. The song is great. It's meaningful. It's a masterpiece.

[@DukeTDang]

Yeah, great comeback. And a real "comeback" by definition too.

[@ziadm706]

This reaction just this exact reaction this is everything. This song, choreo and mv. is the best thing this year.

[@moonsilva2365]

I LOVE ITZY

[@HNB7797]

la vuelta de Lia sin dudas era lo que necesitaba itzy ella es la pieza que faltaba

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

The song 💯

[@WeNeedU9]

OMG I WAITED DAYS FOR THE REACTION CAUSE I KNOW U LOVE ITZY SO MUCH ❤

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY's Performance Videos are phenomenal.

[@JemuzuDatsWho]

This song is GORGEOUSSSS

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY's choreographies are top-tier.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY's M/Vs are incredible.

[@localbraddah07]

This is my favorite MV and song from ITZY!!!! Something about it and stepping into a contemporary vibe shows their versatility (hard hitting choreo to this). It is such a beautiful and addictive song!

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY's tracks are incredible.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY's songs are incredible.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

I like ITZY. Their live performances are incredible.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY's singles are incredible.

[@all.about.angela]

Loooooved your reaction🥹 I could relate 1000% Thank you so much for the video!

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

The vocal layering 💯

[@BABYMONSTER_RAMI_RORA_AHYEON]

The vocals are amazing.

[@rihembensalem1526]

Itzy I love you sooo much

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

The track 💯

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

The Performance Video 💯

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY's title tracks are incredible.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

The vocals 💯

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

I love ITZY. I love their vocals. I love their singing, rapping and dancing.

[@de68a]

Everything about this song is stunning - the melody, structure, production, tempo, and the vocals are so sweetly tempered - soft and fragile. The visuals are stunning and the MV has some outstanding sets and shots. The lenses and lighting used are on point. Uniquely Itzy....

[@UnraveIedSpace]

Honestly my favorite song of theirs, it's just so good musically and the vocals are the cherry on top. The mv is a masterpiece. As Twice fan and someone whoever doesn't follow itzy like that, I hope this mv/song wins plenty of awards and gets the recognition it deserves!

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY's discography is incredible.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY's choreographies are incredible.

[@joacoayalapacheco2816]

ITZY, tiene el exito por el cual seran recordadas por siempre... felicidades... y a ustedes gracias por sus reacciones.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY's "GOLD" Album is phenomenal.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

The choreography 💯

[@geauxgirl7301]

An instant classic! I love everything about it, meaning the MV, choreo, looks, lyrics, and also your emotional reaction.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

Thanks for reacting to ITZY. ❤

[@BABYMONSTER_RAMI_AHYEON_RORA]

ITZY's 'GOLD' is a catchy track. The song is addictive. It's a masterpiece.

[@bluhblah-r7s]

I was waiting for this reaction!! I can confidently say this is one of the best songs of the year and I’m so sad that this has not had the traction it truly deserves.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

I adore ITZY.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

I like ITZY. Their performances are incredible.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

I am proud of ITZY.

[@Spawnofsatan97]

I've been dying for this reaction.....this song makes me cry...its emotionally good 🥺💜

[@BABYMONSTER_RAMI_RORA_AHYEON]

The harmonization 💯

[@thanksyouuu]

Song The Best of ITZY

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY is a great band.

[@aylenbader]

I loved that we agreeeeee!! This is their best song and MV ever!!!! it made them so classy, serious, mature, clean etc soooo beautiful!! they should keep this trajectory, I don't even stan ITZY and i was IMPRESSSEEEEDDDDD

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

The dancing is phenomenal.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY's "Imaginary Friend" Dance Practice (4K) is incredible. The choreography is beautiful. The dance moves are great.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

I love ITZY.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY's Dance Practices are incredible.

[@berry2177]

When I first heard this song, I said the same things you ladies uttered. It's indeed their best song, if not one of their best.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY is a fantastic girl band.

[@parkneondzx9544]

u should reaction BET ON ME ITZY TOO

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

The vocal harmonies 💯

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY's "GOLD" M/V is creative. It looks incredible.

[@mustafaarslan360]

4:43 same girl same..

[@pxxss393]

Finally, I've been waiting for ITZY's reaction on your channel. The best song of the year, I can say that. I hope ITZY will always get great things like this.

[@ryuu4919]

on 10:12 it's Ryujin who did the adlib! hope this help since it seems esosa really like that part :)

[@DifferentlyAlike]

Phenomenal really 😭

[@slo_col7689]

it's Ryujin and Lia

[@itzymidzy7]

the entire album is phenomenal! please react to it!!

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY's Music Videos are great.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

The supporting vocals 💯

[@fredflint8399]

This song had my in tears for two reasons: A the song is beautiful and B: Itzy is here to stay!!! They have stepped up their game like all my favorite groups and I am so happy for them!!! Lia's voice in the beginning of the song melted me.....

[@BABYMONSTER_RAMI_RORA_AHYEON]

ITZY's "GOLD" is a catchy track. The song is addictive.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

ITZY's 'Imaginary Friend' is an incredible title track.

[@BABYMONSTER_RAMI_RORA_AHYEON]

ITZY's "Imaginary Friend" choreography is incredible. The dance moves are beautiful. The dance moves are great.

[@jeffreyknutson]

The imagery in the MV is as Beautiful as the song is haunting. The girls all look fantastic, and they move together with perfect fluidity as they dance. And the dancing in this MV has a great hispanic flavor to it, that I just love as well!

[@jpopspeed1]

love ur channel bc u both keep it real with ur emotions and u always checkout ITZY! so many “reaction” channels that used to react to ITZY don’t react to them anymore bc it’s no longer trendy. u don’t know how appreciative I am of you both and I’m so glad this song touched you 🥹