Filmmaker Reacts to Stray Kids "MEGAVERSE" Video

[@deskdrawer4028]

Their music videos are amazing cinematically, but I think it'd be super interesting to see you react to their Oddinary album trailer! It's like a mini movie!!!

[@itsjonhiller]

so good!

[@prmtv]

​@@itsjonhilleromg yes the Oddinary Main Trailer is insane

[@klaramell]

yes great idea!!

[@NemosNotes]

Oooh, yes! Would love to hear his thoughts on that one

[@soficlassy]

do it do it do it

[@sibylline7220]

Very nice reaction, I love the amount of technical detail you give and how simply you explain them. The end does feel like a teaser because the title on the last page says "Next X" and the guard writes his name Tablo. He's a huge hip-hop artist, from the band Epik High. This is hinting a potential collaboration of some sorts between him and Stray Kids, which is another massive achievement for our boys' growth.

[@itsjonhiller]

ah, nice detail!

[@MKG37]

Most people wouldn't characterize Epik High as "kpop," since they came up through the underground hip hop scene in Korea, rather than through the idol training process. Epik High are a Korean hip-hop group, not an idol group. Some fans (including myself) see Stray Kids' potential collab with Tablo + recent collabs with Lil Durk (All My Life) and Tiger JK (Topline) as signs that SKZ's hip hop bonafides are pretty legit. SKZ seem to have an unusually high level of creative input to their music compared to other Idol groups.

[@minhoknowie]

I also thought it was a spoiler too! Like in Heyday, Bangchan's line were "Legendary like tiger JK" and then they released TOPLINE which its a collab song w/ Tiger JK

[@mixedgems]

There are actually a lot of Easter eggs in this that may not be obvious on the surface. Layers as always in lyrics (wordplay) and storytelling (MV). The MV starts with the security guard disrespecting Stray Kids (SKZ) by doodling all over the photo in the newspaper. Somehow that summons SKZ (using the elevator which is a common metaphorical prop in their lore). They all arrive together but then the monitor starts glitching 8 members to 1 to 8 to 1, leaving Felix. Throughout the MV I loved how they kept morphing into each other. They were only seen altogether in the lift and then the glitches ended up revealing just Felix as the doors opened. It took me several watches to realise in the lift how when Felix looks left to see Bang Chan at "Jump Force", he should've just seen himself (it's a mirror after all) but he saw Chan instead as his reflection and then both of their reflections were multiplied over in the mirror effect. To me the morphing is a metaphor for how cohesive a unit they all are, 8 individuals, but are like 1 entity all the same. "All for one and one for all". The floors they came out of the lift were all 8 or 1 as well. Throughout the MV, it seems that it is SKZ music attacking the security guard again and again. Love them or hate them, you can’t escape SKZ once they’ve found you! The final Easter egg was the second security guard who is an idol, Tablo, from an older K-pop group called Epik High. Maybe there will be a collaboration but even if not, his family is already a huge fan of Stray Kids so there’s the connection.

[@alyen1004]

I am you, I see me in you

[@lostgallifreyan6436]

My favorite thing about the scene with Chan and Felix in the elevator is the little detail with the mirror. When you look at the mirror behind Chan, instead of seeing the back of Channie's head, you see Felix's. A genius touch from the director and editors!

[@loony7534]

Yeah, I also like the lyrics "first, second, third, fourth wall, we breaking them all", because, as you might know, the fourth wall is the barrier between the real and the fictional world. If characters break the fourth wall they talk to the readers/viewers or at least know about the real world.

[@RockinFootball_23]

I wouldn't call epik high a kpop group, they are a hip hop group. They are not idols. But yeah.

[@lostgallifreyan6436]

@@RockinFootball_23 true, but when you're talking to people who aren't familiar with the groups, K-pop gets used more as a lump term now to say that they're part of the Korean music industry, regardless of their actual genre. And an idol is just an object of more admiration or celebration (or worship) than ordinary, so any celebrity is technically an idol.

[@ago5022]

first time i’ve seen that one. insane MV!

[@jaeger_ren]

ahhh i just noticed the connection between "Turn Down for What" and "MEGAVERSE" !! they do take a lot of inspiration from other artists and even film/television. another song of theirs, "God's Menu" has some references to Kendrick Lamar, even the camera work! great reaction! i love seeing the music videos from a filmmaker's perspective

[@itsjonhiller]

thank you!

[@leeknoxo]

and in Superbowl they recreate the "idiot sandwhich" by Gordan Ramsay

[@Krizzle89]

The song Case 143 has a big reference to the movie Shining, they always reference famous film, music and anime industry related topics. They are kinda big geeks at this point

[@annekai]

I noticed in 2 of their videos they're seated at a table with a feast that's very similar to 'The One Thing' video by INXS (a hugely successful Australian group in the 80's and 90s). One of the videos is 'Red Lights' (even some of the individual shots of facial expressions are similar), and the other is 'Venom'.

[@mooncakes2817]

ohh u definitely would love S-Class MV! I can only describe it as the best chaotic mess of a music video that only Stray Kids could pull off!

[@like_mate_stop_procrastinating]

exactly!! would be awesome to hear his comments

[@G.Lollie]

Love the reaction Thank you. The guy in the end who wrote on the crossword puzzle his name is Tablo who is leader for a 3 member group called Epic High who debut in 2003. Tablo and Epic High are legendary in the k-pop industry for vocals and rap music. Stray Kids has some of the best music videos all top notch.

[@itsjonhiller]

oh wow! this is awesome detail, thank you!

[@tanushyapvt]

I love this reaction, it's detailed and also speaking as a STAY (the fandom name for Stray Kids) I loved this video overall.

[@itsjonhiller]

thank you!

[@sandrakim3703]

I love this reaction so much!! You have a new subscriber. I highly recommend you Stray Kids' "S-Class" music video. The transitions and the special effects are truly mind blowing!

[@itsjonhiller]

🙏

[@skzstray]

as you said it actually could be a trailer for a collab with the guy who appears at the end who wrote Tablo

[@camilagarciaaguirre2846]

Loving this reaction ❤

[@itsjonhiller]

thank you!

[@komakafox4207]

That was fun! Thank you for reacting to Stray Kids! Enjoyed your comments about the production. They really do have an exceptional team behind them.

[@phamissy]

I hope you react to red lights soon..

[@itsjonhiller]

will check it out!

[@darlingriameowsers]

OMG NOO 😭😭

[@phamissy]

@@itsjonhiller thank you!

[@knowpudin]

loving this reaction🤍 if you want to react another stray kids mv you can watch thunderous or maniac

[@itsjonhiller]

thanks! will look into them :)

[@b-hope6500]

I really like your Stray kids reactions!

[@itsjonhiller]

thanks!

[@MommaJB]

I like your reactions more Stray Kids please.

[@KateProsvetova]

I really love how it gave off horror, thriller & mystery feels like a movie ❤

[@christoph8794]

Loved the reaction, love the detailed filmmaker's perspective, very entertaining!

[@thylionheart]

Motivated👏🏻transitions👏🏻👏🏻

[@itsjonhiller]

so good!

[@jackiemulhern6473]

Love your explanations of their MV, helps understand just how epic the production is. They do go all out for them.

[@alosa0012-ez6qd]

stray kids are the best

[@XelaR0se]

Amazing video!! I think you'd really enjoy watching the "oddinary" trailer by stray kids. It has a lot of parallels with this video, and it's very cinematic😊

[@Judeslovinlife]

9 out of 10 reactors miss the very end of this video, the guy sitting at the desk gets switched out to TABLO ! That's the name being written on the crossword puzzle..... I love all the clues being dropped in their videos..... always entertaining

[@mscellaneous6429]

The guy at the very end is Tablo he’s part of the hip-hop group Epik High. You should add their music videos to your list as well. “screen Time” and “Rosario”

[@thubin89]

Stray Kids in the best!

[@akiralynn8466]

Well, I feel like it basically is a Trailer not for a movie but for like a hint to the next comeback they will be making. It's been hinted that the scene at the end with the crossword puzzle is a hint to a future collaboration with the person you saw filling out the crossword puzzle. His name is Tablo and he's a highly respected rapper from a korean hip-hop group that goes by the name of Epik High. Stray Kids have mentioned before that Tablo is one of the idols they look up to the most and that if they got the chance to collaborate with anyone they would choose him. It will be great if it really happens because this means their dream of this collaboration is finally coming true and I'm just super happy and excited for them. It's also suggested that the numbers, that Stray Kids and Tablo, start on in the crossword, are the numbers of the possible date that this collaboration will be released.

[@ellasdream]

From a kpop fan that’s studying film and media, thank you for making these videos🩷

[@hortbeck]

More Stray Kids!

[@stephaniehatcher4817]

Hope you do more Stray Kids! Their videos are so top notch! I think you would enjoy watching a lot of their videos. We like to call them the transition kings because their transitions are top notch! Really enjoyed your analysis! 😊

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

Tablo appeared at the end of 'MEGAVERSE' Video. EPIK HIGH is a Korean hip-hop trio which is composed of 3 members : DJ Tukutz, Tablo and Mithra Jin.

[@DarkHarlequin]

I could very well imagine that they took an idea from the 'turn down for what' video. Kpop is really very much about taking good things from all kinds of musical, filmmaking, production styles and combining them into something new and awesome 🤗

[@kellyanngerman3587]

I would love to see your analysis/reaction to some of their other videos. Thunderous Venom Freeze Give Me Your TMI (Kingsman inspired) Plus others have mentioned their Trailer for Oddinary & they did a mini movie called SKZflix. I would love your filmmaking perspective.

[@KenyanOtaku]

This was quite an enjoyable reaction and loved seeing you explain the technical details.

[@JAMoore-zz3ki]

Some other Stray Kids M/Vs to check out: God's Menu Thunderous Back Door Maniac Venom S-Class Case 143 The Sound Circus Social Path ^^^^^^^ just a few suggestions!

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

Stray Kids fandom name : STAY Stray Kids is under JYP Entertainment. Stray Kids was formed through a reality show called 'Stray Kids'. They debuted in 2018. The group is currently composed of 8 members : Bang Chan (Leader), Changbin, Lee Know, Han Jisung, Felix, Hyunjin, I.N (Maknae) and Seungmin. Woojin left the group. Stray Kids is currently composed of 8 members. One of their sub-units called "3RACHA" (Composed of 3 members : Bang Chan, Changbin and Han Jisung) produces songs for the group. Stray Kids has 3 sub-units : 1. 3RACHA (Composed of 3 members : Bang Chan (Leader), Han Jisung and Changbin) 2. DANCERACHA/DANCE RACHA (Composed of 3 members : Hyunjin, Lee Know (Leader) and Felix) 3. VOCALRACHA/VOCAL RACHA (Composed of 2 members : Seungmin and I.N) My recommendations : "♡ THE ULTIMATE 2023 GUIDE TO STRAY KIDS ♡ *turn on CCs*" by TeaNoSuga Reacts "The Rise of STRAY KIDS - JYP Entertainment's REAL Secret Weapon (Deep Dive)" by Jonathan Miller Music

[@CiszaBurzy]

Your take on the video is realy interesting and it's a pleasure to listen to someone with extensive knowledge and insight into the topic they're talking about. I hope you will give us your opinion on more Stray Kids videos. They are very cinematic. You might like God's Menu, Thunderous, Venom, Back Door and Maniac (and many more)

[@hazelventura]

I always love to hear the insight of someone who knows because my brain just goes with the flow, you mught enjoy their film making videos where they show how they record their mv

[@g.aloysie8439]

thank you so much for reacting to this video, I enjoyed your reaction a lot. Stray kids music videos are some of the best in the industry, I rewatch their videos so many times it's crazy, they put so much work into their videos and I love it.

[@Tristana.Keauna]

I'm so excited you did another of Stray Kids! Please take a deep dive and delve into their work. Their music videos and trailers are just next level in immersing a story with music.

[@Brenda-xb1wm]

I love hearing about technical aspects in Stray Kids MVs it adds more dimensional enjoyment to my experience. Thanks.

[@ЮлияГольченко-ь5т]

Powerful, wild and amazing song and video 🔥🔥❤️❤️🔥

[@veryferal1970]

I love having a random video recommended to me and finding a channel I can binge all the content on. Very cool perspective and insights on film-making and production. Subscribed for sure!!!

[@lilaespinosa4987]

Thank you for this accurate reaction. Sometimes is not appreciated enough the effort behind making a good music video. Stray kids are really creative also with their trailers for their albums too. If you see all of them you'll get the connection between what they represent musically and how society reacts to them. To be honest, the ODDINARY trailer was like a movie or a fever dream. It has sparked a lot of stories and theories about them representing the 7 sins :D worth watching.

[@ryanry4395]

Love your reaction!!! ❤

[@hirokiakinaoko6560]

POWERFULL VOICE FELIX⭐🏆🌟🌠💛

[@susanachol]

You should react to s-class 🙏

[@Finja_P]

I think that you might be interested in reacting to the mv of S-class by Stray kids as well because the transitions in this mv are suiting the title

[@charlie_choc]

I love this reaction and If I were to recommend songs I would 100% recommend: Venom, Maniac, Gods Menu and S-class! I’m a new subscriber happy to join in on watching your videos!

[@ksen_a]

I highly recommend you watch more Stray Kids MVs that were directed by Bang Jaeyeob: S-class, Maniac, Thunderous, and others. By the way, "LALALALA" that you reacted on previously is also directed by Bang Jaeyeob.

[@lollypopangel123]

Stray Kids MV's are kings of the transitions

[@troy8055]

Stray kids always goes super hard with the MVs. you should totally check out both venom and top!!!

[@helloimrhyana6872]

Bruh he’s like the third or fourth person I’ve watched react to this video who referenced turn down for what.

[@skz8staa]

I really like your reaction And as a stay ( stray kids fandom) i suggest you to react at maniac mv, god's menu mv and back door mv as a beginning Every single song in stray kids is a masterpiece by itself as a production, words, music and absolutely transitions. Please keep do reactions at stray kids ❤

[@vereponce7]

Love your reaction! I always learn so much watching videos like this ❤ Check Thunderous, and Freeze... I belive you may appreciate those MV.

[@pizzanfm]

Please review S-CLASS by STRAY KIDS !!! It's probably one of the most INSANE MV IN 2023 🤟🏻😭

[@itsjonhiller]

nice! will check it out.

[@lella1213]

This was great. Stray Kids really have amazing MVs. Please react to Thunderous next.

[@LFNZE]

React to Stray Kids - "S-Class"

[@susannac3894]

Love your feedback from a producer stand point. Do you like their music or this is purely a production review reaction?

[@jeann9747]

Lo quiero mucho señor que reacciona a los videos de Stray Kids😸💗

[@ShivusDrawer_]

Straykids are amazing 🔥

[@kuju2315]

This is more meaningful because they made this music. Their growth is unbelievable , they deserve every inches of success because they are the one who made this possible. Stray kid's is huge in music industry. They are top producer .Stray kid's know for quality of music and dedication for music.They are very creative and unique and versatile. Stray kids is inspiring to so many people. Their music is something connect with people .They give motivation, inspiration to express yourself it's ok to be unique your are beautiful the way you are. stray kids discography is very diverse with life philosophy. I describe stray kids music is "EXPRESSION OF LIFE" EXPRESSION OF PEOPLE" "EXPRESSION OF EMOTIONS" Lyrics is beautifully expressed so many meanings . They have diverse discography. Love the intellectual, cleverness and creativity in songs. They have very organic,fresh and unique sound. They didn't limited themself and explore new side of music. They explore different genres and express different emotions. They break many stereotypes in music. The more you listen to them the more you admire and addicted to them and respect them more as artist. Music they made is connect with people with beautiful message , inspiration and motivation . ❤️

[@annekai]

You might enjoy these Stray Kids videos: Thunderous S Class Christmas Evel God's Menu

[@luana_ry_]

Im loving your reactions for Stray Kids!!! Please react God's menu i think you migth like!

[@malgorzatalipinska9859]

I recommend watching Gods menu by Stray kids. In my opinion it’s most interesting one production wise.

[@samanthavujanovic1426]

Felix and Chris are Australian (first two singing) ❤

[@c0l0rfulxlightsab3r]

Love Felix and Changbin the voices is so Great! 😍😍😍👌👌👌💓💓💓🎧🎧🎧But I love the others too💓💓💓

[@anabanana8137]

Wonderful reaction. New subscriber here! I am sure you will also enjoy other Stray Kids MVs like S-class, Circus, Backdoor, Freeze, 143, Venom.. they never disappoint. Looking forward to more Stray Kids MV reactions. And maybe some ATEEZ. (Especially Halazia, Bouncy, Crazy Form..)

[@melimelinia3886]

You must watch S-class and trailer oddinary!

[@sabrinaspellman7869]

I NEED MORE STRAY KIDS PLEASE,react to Venom

[@navi8457]

GRL GVNG by xg has a lot of cool transitions! puppet show by them as well. (though they are not k-pop, they’re technically j-pop

[@mhv4iz328]

You should react to (Lay - Lit) Music Video. He spent about 1.73 billion won (~1.5 million USD) for his ‘莲/LIT’ music video. and he filmed his music video in Hengdian world studios, which is the largest film studio in the world.

[@mhv4iz328]

Link MV kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGXUh5uFlrd1ibssi=bb3V8-On6xjHVov5

[@itsjonhiller]

whoa thanks!

[@deletedaccount175]

I think I recognise the temple place from Jamie XX & 30 Seconds To Mars music videos

[@wevusqa1]

I have watched like 3 filmmakers doing this MV and still noone said anything 6:15 where his body movement hasnt how a normal body would move

[@frankeska]

i need him to react to some ateez music videos hahaha he’ll have a fun time with those

[@amelie1885]

you should definitely watch some more Kpop music videos )e.g. by seventeen, its, the boyz, ate, straykids, txt, aespa), there are always so many stylistic elements in them and generally a lot is going on. One video I would recommend is ROAR by The boyz

[@jeannetteretzlaff4575]

It,s amazing how you explain it could you try back door from skz 🤩😃

[@clairegriffeth3709]

Please react to Super by Seventeen! The lighting is amazing, as well as stunning camera work, and an amazing setup

[@sweerjae9129]

💚💚💚💚

[@yavyav1986]

MV? Watch s-class by stray kids. god tier

[@amandaputri5335]

please react s-class by straykids, you will amazed with the editing

[@like_mate_stop_procrastinating]

please react to S-class from stray kids the music video is amazing !!

[@MeghnaTitli-j1r]

💥💥💥💥

[@linted6613]

That sweater is incredible! Where did you get it?

[@StayAngel462]

please reaction to the Back door (Stray kids)

[@Flopi_m_v_march2001]

Necesito que reacciones un video de Itzy o New Jeans, tienen videos que vale que lo mires y reacciones. Saludos, amo sus videos 😊❤

[@Ellee-b9q]

I love stray Kids! you should react to BTS's Yoongi, AMYGADALA Stray Kids, CHEESE and also DOMINO

[@badernaser5111]

Hey, I love your content. pls can you do Shinee MV reaction

[@W4lliam]

You should react to Kai Cenat's Global Pursuit movie

[@MeghnaTitli-j1r]

React to venom and thunderous and God's menu and freeze please

[@astisyahdaa]

Please react Lay-Lit

[@rjs722]

Great reaction. I like Stray Kids and think they have interesting MVs. If you are delving into KPop, I would recommend BTS group and solo MVs. Check out BTS Suga/Agust D MVs Daechwita, Haegum and Amygdala which are a trilogy. BTS's Blood, Sweat and Tears which has a whole back story. RM who is the leader wrote the song after reading Herman Hesse's Demian (coming of age tale focusing on one's humanity and spirituality). Its a song that shows how one thinks, chooses and grows. Have fun diving into the BTS visuals.

[@Maya-gu1uw]

S-Class please

[@Teddygyubear_]

Can you please react to txt eternally It's literally like a short film

[@patricialopez2915]

You should react to ateez mv. Guerrilla

[@dexterreyes9372]

Would it be alright if you can also react to SB19 - GENTO? Thank you very much. It´s a very viral song people have been dancing to. Kindly put subtitles.

[@pizzanfm]

Bro lowkey looks like Christopher Nolan

[@Valeryroblox123]

I love this video but l hate it when it pauses every 1 min and telling us what the editor did for me idc what the editor did l care what stray kids did so its annoging pausing every 1 min to show people what editor did (no hate just giving my opinion)

[@Prior2Popular]

Bro stole Jordan Orme’s format 😂😂😂😂😂

[@imazizbek]

please react to Rammstein - Deutschland

[@memeplaying7777]

React to seventeen please god of music super and hot

[@nunanumber13]

Thank you for your reaction, it is hard to find reactions where the commenter actually has something interesting to say and provides an analysis of why he thinks something is cool (or not). I enjoyed this.