The Impossible Stray Kids “Circus” Shot

[@ambrose413]

I have watched and enjoyed Circus so many times, and not once realised there was a whole plot 🤦‍♀omg

[@keirayu5158]

lol same

[@reina_harhar7815]

As soon as I saw the match scene, I knew there was a story going on.

[@ricepudding9934]

Literally me too T.T

[@rhea776]

i knew there was a plot like subconsciously but was too focused on their awesomeness dance singing visual to decipher what was it all about lol

[@hithere235]

There’s like a huge giant plot going on, but it’s too much for me to keep up witj

[@just_Ren3]

My theory is that the *checker boys* wanted to be part of the circus but didn’t get accepted by the *boys of darkness’s* boss. So they decided to sneak in and prove him (or her we never know 👀) wrong and show that they fit in perfectly. They blow up the circus to represent that they’re the one’s in control and that they can do whatever they want, now that they literally blew up the circus and started new. The *boys of darkness* probably agreed to the idea and helped them rebuild the circus again, I think they rebuilt it because you can’t see the other actors and performers in the last few shots. So yeah that’s my theory I hope it makes sense :) (and the ball was because they got kicked out (literally) and represents that the circus team doesn’t want them there)

[@stillastrayyayayaya]

Ahahaha interesting interpretation omg!

[@just_Ren3]

@@stillastrayyayayaya Thanks 😂😭

[@luvv4mo]

BYE THIS WAS SO FUN TO READ 😭💀🙏

[@ellaphantuju7341]

big brain energy

[@rebeldillon2081]

Mega big brain

[@thylionheart]

My theory is that the boys of darkness represent a Stray Kids where they conform to industry standards and are performers but are performing without SKZ’s “maniac” nature because they aren’t being true to themselves. The checkered boys were not perfect enough to be accepted into the “Circus” aka the strict industry standards, but they’re bombastic maniacs and still want to perform. So they sneak in and perform anyway. Then, they give the boys of darkness a matchbox that says STAY-and they use it to ignite the fireworks. The checkered boys and the boys of darkness then leave the tent and perform to the thunderous (*wink*) “applause” of the fireworks, which also represent STAY. They have united and are still at the circus, performing, but have left the confines of the big top. This is SKZ.

[@XueYangbaby]

Good theory, like it ☺️

[@maevelbee8720]

Wait this is so smart

[@ckmk93_]

This.

[@samm7883]

Also another thing to add on is that the matchbox says STAY because its saying like you should be who you are and stay true to STAYS or think about STAYS, dunno just another thing to add on :)

[@ivoryvaughn7466]

This theory is valid💜✨

[@Yikess3]

Stray kids slays at the dance moves and Jordan slays at judging I’m famous now

[@meowrachastan7048]

help

[@dajkafruzsina]

In conclusion everyone slays

[@StrawberryMercury]

Facts 😂😂😂

[@aahanavadhera9825]

Hard fax

[@ha1ve419]

Dancing as well

[@redcarnation1341]

I think this MV was portraying a message along the lines of STAY allowing Stray Kids to break down their barriers and unapologetically be themselves. When I was first watching this video, it seemed to me that the checkered boys represented a part of SKZ that was generally meant to be hidden, hence the reason they performed after the darkness boys when nobody was around. Later on, the checkered boys throw the darkness boys some matches that say "STAY" on them, so to me, it seems that they were saying "STAY is the catalyst that will allow us to break down the circus so we can all perform together." Then, they light the match and blow up the place, giving the two groups the opportunity to perform together rather than separately

[@18becbec]

That's such a good theory 🤯 And then the scene where non-checkered Seungmin notices there's someone in there and brings the other members to watch... It makes sense that they look impressed. They're seeing what they can do when they're performing for themselves/stay and more creatively free!

[@yasminchan7425]

Stray Kids are S tier group, they slay at dancing, singing, rapping, they're a full blown visual attack, their music is so catchy and their music videos are so insanely creative

[@Leeknowsnothingandeverthing]

Not u predicting s-class 💀

[@Kpopular..8]

@@Leeknowsnothingandeverthing exactly

[@kunkunkelli]

nah, I think they're S-Class 😏

[@Sunniesannie]

@@Leeknowsnothingandeverthing if you go to 6:39 there's a move from s-class too 😭 they gave a spoiler

[@Leeknowsnothingandeverthing]

@@Sunniesannie they always clown so bad 🥲

[@MinSung931]

SKZ visuals are crazy and so is rhein singing and rapping. SKZ are my second ult kpop group and every member was fire I love changbins rap and the MV itself is a master piece and don't even get me started on Felix wearing that harness.

[@Yato0905]

I know right like there Vocals are not very good (not hating) but visuals and rap are very good. And the MVs are good af

[@minksetti1168]

@@Yato0905 I think they're just more rap-heavy which creates the illusion that they don't have vocals. A lot of if not all the members do have very nice vocals but it's not as emphasized in most songs imo

[@Yato0905]

@@minksetti1168 i didn't say there vocals are bad i just said there rap line is better

[@yoona3598]

@@Yato0905 you actually did say their vocals are not very good. Look at your comment

[@StrayaK8]

I love seeing people who are experts in their field react to the genius of Stray Kids, and their team. A fantastic follow up to the Case 143 video.

[@kpopiee]

His video's is like a subject. We're learning about editing, theory and dance lol. The best reaction, you're videos was filled with everything ❤️

[@liensa1794]

Facts.

[@SKZ143]

Stray kids Music Videos are definitely on another level, like always. Whether its their story-telling, editing or music itself. Have to agree, These boys and their creative team is super talented.

[@leonardofernandes5503]

Yes

[@raeofsunshine4]

The best theory about this video I saw was that the darkness boys represent SKZ under company control and the checkered boys are them free. If you look, the matchbook they use to blow the place up has "stay" on it, like they're using the fans to destroy any creative constraints placed on them and they can just perform as they want. Hope I explained that well haha

[@Ningningandskzdogwalked]

That’s so smart, plus skz knows that like when stay find out about a lot of things they legit go hard for skz

[@teaspoonfullofnonsense]

This is actually a really interesting theory

[@tinejensen2499]

I think the checker boys clothes are actually patterned like a harlequin. Harlequins are traditionally a type of clown that's known to be a trickster and romantic hero and a servant. The Harlequin usually plays tricks to thwart his master's plans and chase his love interest Columbine. These qualities of the harlequin can all be interpreted as negative qualities of kpop idols. As is pretty commonly known idols usually have a certain image or concept that they have to embody (often a good boy who'd NEVER do something as obscene as uttering a harsh word and has ABSOLUTELY no faults, and has NEVER EVER made a mistake in their childhood) and are banned from dating. The companies managing the idols also have a great influence in the type of music that they perform. I think the checker boys are meant to represent the sides of SKZ that doesn't fit in to the typical kpop mold. This is, I think, is supported by the fact that in the MV the checker boys are breaking in to the tent and are threatening to "burn it down" In juxtaposition to this we have the boys of darkness who are generally more somberly dressed. They wear darker colors and the fashion is more subdued and maybe a bit more formal/businesslike. Their make-up, hair and accesories are also more subdued (almost minimal) compared to the checker boys more colorful and "clownish" accents. This could be representive of the part of SKZ that actually are like the kpop standards, and wants to conform to them. The boys of darkness does seem sort of "lackluster" or out of place because they don't look like they belong in a circus. They simply don't look like circus artists. This I interpret to mean that if you simply follow company guidelines and always follow the insane standards of kpop idols you'll seem disingenuous. We also see a 3rd set of SKZ which I'd like to call the dark checker boys. They appear right before the explosion and the fuse is lit. The dark checker boys might be an amalgam of the checker boys and the boys of darkness and might represent the "real" SKZ who lights the fuse and explodes everything so we can see all the different versions of SKZ giving the best/most amazing show when they're all on the stage together. This could mean that we get the best show/music/performance/idol when fans of SKZ (STAY) and SKZ themselves accept all the differenet aspects of their personality including those that might make them not fit into a ordinary mold. This could also tie back to the title of their album ODDINARY. This has been my TED talk

[@zcst4eva]

Wow, I really like that. It makes a lot of sense. Very well thought out.

[@pizzanfm]

Well said

[@teaspoonfullofnonsense]

Wow this is pretty good

[@StrawberryMercury]

I literally live for this dude’s reaction to Stray Kids 😂😂😂 Edit: Ayo 600 likes? Yasssssss, Oaur Naur Way! DAD CAME BACK WITH THE MILK- Edit 2 : Nvm it was mom, WITH CHAN’S LAPTOP- oh wait it’s his phone 🥲

[@jungwon-]

Literally the best reactions ever 😂😂😂

[@StrawberryMercury]

@@jungwon- fr 😂😂😂

[@KanadaJin]

Right?? I am waiting impatiently for him to go through the maxident mv's (pls 🥺)

[@StrawberryMercury]

@@KanadaJin I hope he looks at them, their fire bro 😭

[@luvv4mo]

NO FR

[@annvarshabaybin1419]

Jordan calling the members 'Checkered Boys' got me rofling🤣🤣🤣

[@ellenkristiantisitompul5683]

The checkered boys and the boys of darkness 🤣🤣

[@sophiaisabelle027]

You have one of the best reaction videos on this platform. Keep up the good work. May God bless you.

[@skzonee3157]

Stray Kids are Slay Kids.

[@byeolshiber9367]

It’s so crazy how skz and jyp are making these amazing and really well edited music videos for so many of their songs, even B tracks. I’m learning so much about editing keep up the good work Jordan!

[@PhillipsLacy]

I take the explosion to be like "blowing up" in popularity. If you look closely, the matches have their fandom name printed on it, so when they're lighting the fuse, it's setting off a chain reaction to reach greater fame. And they're clearly having fun with it, even eventually uniting their stage personas (the boys in black, the performers) and their backstage personas (the checker boys... Which, it you ask me the choice of wardrobe colors has got to be symbolic in and of itself)

[@Lyric113]

I just became aware of Stray Kids a few days ago. Better late than never. I also just binged all of your SKZ videos and I cannot believe how much I have learned about the plots of their videos. WHAT?!?! Now I am even more obsessed with them!! Thank you for your entertaining and amazing insight into these extraordinary artists!

[@WindUniverse88]

Finally Jordan reacted to Circus... I've been waiting for this for a long time...

[@Sebastine]

Your videos make my brain smile❤️🤝Thank You

[@mySTAAuniverse]

I love your videos too. :) I've never commented but I always appreciate all the genuine and hard working KZbinrs out here. So happy to see other reactors on other channels.

[@li_ji8348]

I just woke up and i felt like watching you ❤️

[@samielikescats]

So happy you reacted to this, it’s my favorite of the jp releases. It’s so fun to see as someone learning the language.

[@courtneyjane]

I now have way more appreciation for music videos and I can see transitions and techniques I never notices before! Thanks for sharing your knowledge Jordan 😊😊

[@gam-gamDay]

Finally!!!!! 😀😀😀My one of the most awaited video of the year😅 but actually I really waited for this reaction...

[@alison-pv4fk]

FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY YOU DID IT THANKYOU I REALLY Really wanted to see your thoughts about this mv ❤️

[@elivasquez9881]

Circus es exquisito como video musical y la canción ni hablar es muy buena, me encanta! Lo he visto muchas veces y nunca vi la transición de Chris omg! Gracias por la reacción son las mejores *-*

[@emmap8853]

Thank u Jordan for keep reacting to our boys ❤️❤️ I literally live for ur SKZ reactions 💝💝😭

[@xdinarygabs]

If Jordan doesn't know how it was done, then no one those, not even the Circus editors 😂 At the same time thanking him for reacting to this MARVELOUS music video, as always Jordan being one of the biggest KZbin Stay

[@vattulaitti]

In the SKZ lore there is clones of the boys in the same timeline, so even if this mv wasn't directly part of the main story it is a fun detail to think about.

[@famousshi]

So happy to see new SKZ analysis from u Jordan! 😍 thank you! ❣️

[@dawnelehman2592]

Wow. Unbelievable amount of work on everyone’s part to get that last scene. Thanks for the explanation Jordan. Would not have figured that out. Love your videos. They help me appreciate the MV even more. (Hope you will do another video with Clay soon!)

[@mariasag9208]

Yes another Stray Kids reaction video 😍

[@rəvərsemoönbæ]

Finnally I always waited for Jordan to react to this MV brooo thank you so much .... 😭✨💕💕🥺🥺😍

[@TheMirrei]

thanks you for the video, it was very interesting and informative! 😍 The fire was definitely real in places, because several members later had burns on they arms 😒

[@trealhana]

Stray Kids slaying every comeback

[@mohamadfurqiali7637]

LETSS GOOOK JORDAN POST A VIDEO AND IT'S STRAY KIDS WOW 🔥🔥🔥 DON'T FORGET TO VOTE STRAY KIDS ON MAMA WE'RE SO CLOSE TO BEAT ONE OF THE GREATEST GROUP IN THE INDUSTRY LET'S GOO STAYYYY

[@StraykidsWooo]

I love Jordan’s SKZ reactions!

[@hnknd]

I discover tiny unnoticed elements in their mvs every time I watch one of these. This is soo cool!! Thank you! 🔥😍

[@ithan38]

How insane is this video?!?! I love everything about this song. I’m so glad you spoke about it, especially after Case143. I was looking forward to it.❤🧙‍♂️🤹‍♂️

[@veenavaliveti5374]

Finally. I have been waiting for you so long to react to this video man. Thank you

[@33Jenesis]

You could be the 10th member of stray kids (besides Stay being 9th). Your sense of irreverence and fun matches with SKZ guys so well (also the wit and intelligence bubbling under the facade).

[@veyegese]

Jordan never disappoints

[@rdsinisgalli]

This detail can get missed if you dont know what to look for: the name on the match box was STAY, which is the Stray Kids Fandom name. Stay's were the fuel to blow up the current k-pop music industry - at least, thats what I'm getting from that one scene.

[@НатальяСидоренко-т8й]

I really like your reactions! Love this MV and it's truly amazing how many details you've pointed out! Thanks!

[@ballito1222]

Let's go Jordan... More STRAY KIDS pleaseeee 😍❤️

[@yowreesesame1803]

eyy he finally reacted to a stray kids' video! Love the reactions brother!

[@staygrace889]

I always love your analysis on Stray Kids’ video. Thank you❤

[@jungwon-]

You have the best reactions Jordan! SKZ are amazing!

[@rilayum4390]

Always love your analysis and explanation to SKZ MVs.❤

[@rianiskz]

Attendance Stays! It's Showtime!

[@im.anastasia12]

I love all your reactions for Stray Kids mvs!!! Do it more, please:)

[@G.Lollie]

love your reactions always. thank you for the break down very cool

[@AlixApples]

Literally makes my day whenever you react to Stray Kids

[@TheRatt96]

I love the outfits because it also fits the story. The checker boys are like "we aint getting good dance time, we need dance time all the time, blow the place up." Dark boys are like "we have to do our job nothing else" but then 7:17 the dark boys notice the checker boys and they like the forever dance so they join forces. The third outfit is a checker pattern with dark colors, joining both sides.

[@nancybates6585]

I've been a STAY for a few years, and I really appreciate your POV as an editor to help me understand so much I've missed in some of SKZ videos.I also enjoy your vids so keep doing shat you're doing!

[@FatimaGuevaraa]

Fire is real. Actually one of the boys burned his hand. But it wasn't severe. Anyway, video is fantastic **

[@lixschin0120]

Just came here to say that we'll be waiting for your reaction to the S-Class, Jordaaaaan it's literally 🤯🤯🤯

[@thanuk5778]

Okay but you slayed that dancing at the end 🤣

[@PaulineNieuwland]

I always love the dance therapy at the end 😂😂😂

[@lilisjyw]

HEYYY, STRAY KIDS REALISED THEIR NEW M/V OF "THE SOUND"!! I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD REACT TO IT! THE EDITS ARE REAL DEAL! ITS AMAZING

[@stillastrayyayayaya]

You know what's funny? I was watching all of Jordan Orne's Stray Kids reactions today...and he just happens to release a new one now! Like what are the chances? Ahaha

[@selvinadar8086]

THEORY: Skz storyline has these 2 different version of themselves, ordinary (ring master/darkness) and oddinary (checkered). Ordinary grp being the perfect version which society expects them to be and the oddinary version being the ones which are true to themselves even though they are breaking the "rules". That's why the oddinary version (checkered) is setting fire, sneaking in, basically just messing up the whole ordinary stuff. It's like they are saying "We aren't perfect to perform under your society (circus) so we will destroy the norm and do our own thing in front of the world freely"

[@that_trash9367]

Actually..In the final part, the "extras" members that are there, are real people that are similar to all the kids, thats why it looks so real, bc they are supporting actors:)

[@loonatheuniverse8146]

wow is there a behind the scene where i could watch this? i want to confirm myself

[@that_trash9367]

@@loonatheuniverse8146 saddly i dont rlly remember where did i saw it, but i think it was some explanation video about the MV...Still, in the video if you pay close attention in each member, you can be able to tell the diference between the supporting actors and the reals skz, bc some details:). Maybe i can be wrong too, but that's what i believe (Oh and, srry if I did make some mistakes there, english isn't my first language^^)

[@shellic5166]

Thanks for the insight....this is my absolute favorite of their songs. I love everything they have but this one is the leader of the pack. ❤

[@shahadmelhem6346]

Finally!!! I waited a lot for this. Thanks Jordan

[@PepperPlaysStuffs]

I love watching you go through these videos, cuz I love these guys and their music/videos, but then you come in and point out things i didn't even notice and it gets 10x better

[@tonightsentertainment]

one of the best 2022 MVs and one of the best KPOP music videos of all time!!!

[@jeonginsp1zza]

I love this man 😭😭

[@klaramell]

I love your reactions so much. It's really interesting to hear all about how certain shots were filmed or how the scenes were edited. Thank you ♥️

[@momo-CLic-off]

Thank you very much for this video, much appreciated on my beloved Stray kids. 👍

[@skzonee3157]

FINALLY! I've been waiting for thisss! T_T

[@mizca.]

Vote for SKZ in MAMA 2022 pls ! They can win a big award for their job this last year !

[@Katia-Lopez]

Desde que salió el video de Circus estaba esperando este video la verdad

[@hugs272]

I love you Genius ❤ thanks for supporting the kids!!

[@ShuuKhete]

I found your video because of Stray Kids, and it's sooooo interesting! Thanks you so much, I appreciate them even more after this. I really really love their universe. So much details in everything

[@katarsis9659]

yess skz 😍, thanks for the reaction!

[@Sofia-hw4mn]

I love your reactions and analysis of the music videos! I myself have started to realize certain editing techniques while watching mvs. You should react to Xdinary Heroes new comeback "Haircut" next, the music video is really cool

[@_hannahthemultistan_6298]

Thank you!! I love this mv!!

[@cecilia-df6dq]

you should react to ‘all in’ by stray kids they also have duplicates of themselves in the video its a great japanese comeback !!

[@mirandahughes2312]

I always took the "story" of the video as checker boys represent a past version of themselves- hoping to get in and make something amazing happen. The boys of darkness represent what they could become, maybe like past performers who are at the top while under the tent of industry success. The two finally meet and interact, the future hands Stay (the matches) to the checkered boys and cause explosions to happen. The tent is still there at the end, but there are fireworks and everyone is outside, and the two stand as equals, literally mirroring each other. It's their success story, in my understanding. Either way, loving both this video and the mv!

[@Gabi-bu7mc]

the all together part is, from left to right, (in order that the groups come into frame) group: 1. (half outside frame) felix (is the only one with a crossbody chain in cheq. clothes) (chequered clothes), in, (half outside frame) hyunjin (only one waering a glove + black short sleeve combo in cheq. clothess) 2. felix, in, hyunji, changbin (black clothes) 3. felix, in hyunjin, changbin (chequered clothes) 4. (spinny) 10:22 seungmin, felix, bang chan, lee know (black clothes) 5. felix, in, hyunjin, changbin (chequered clothes) 6. in (behind), han (front), felix (2nd behind), hynjin 3rd behind), lee know comes in halfway with changbin from the right (bang chan crosses in front of screen) then seungmin joins from the left. :)

[@saratahiri2957]

There's one reference in the lyrics that i love but i haven't seen anyone coment on it. The Pierrot rockstar thing, Pierrot is one of the first fictional clowns depicted in the seventeenth century. So it's like a really known funny character, so Pierrot rockstar. (It might not make sense because english is like my fourth language and i am dislexic

[@aslongasistay488]

I LOVE your reactions to skz videos, thanks for reacting

[@peggyvogt3215]

Really loved your analysis ♥️! Most of Stray Kids MV have so much going at the same time - I sometimes get "lost".

[@nataliagaleano284]

You have no idea how much I wanted you to react tho this video since it came out , Thanks ♡

[@ven-ety]

You should check out All In!! It's a really good clip and song! It also has the duplicate Stray Kids as well. One 'Team' is FBI/Cops and the other are criminals/robbers!!

[@MKH1204]

I need Jordan to explain every single video, otherwise it's just people jumping and dancing to me XD

[@viv4iry]

I’VE LITERALLY BEEN WAITING FOREVER FOR THIS VIDEO

[@sammyaugustine]

Jordan you have no idea on how much i started saying thank you Jordan so many time🤧🤧

[@hanlinoring]

This is the first video of yours I've watched and mannn do i love your editing! :D

[@thefakeking]

looking at the lyrics i think i can find a deeper meaning to it. I think the song is themed around the boys of darkness doing the same work and acts as entertainment for the crowds. they do the same acts over and over again and they don’t know anything other than doing their shows for the laughs and giggles of the crowd and seemingly by the way they say they’re in the zone, it seems like a loop they can’t get out of. then the checker boys sneak in and are free spirits backstage and plan to break them free of their endless cycle of acting by burning it down and during the intermission take the center and start performing for no one, symbolizing that they don’t feel the need to perform for other’s entertainment but for their own interests. The boys of darkness see them and hand them matches telling them they can burn it down and they don’t have to do it anymore. then they all dance together :)))). I think the villian here is supposed to be the circus itself, representing the mindset of the entertainment industries (hence the circus being more scary in the beginning than funny). Skz is saying that they’ll break down the loop of the artist making and the audience applauding and then the rest of the world pressuring and hating and the artist being fake about their creations and doing it not for themselves but for the entertainment of others and they’re saying they’re gonna burn it down and make their music for themselves. This loop is very common for k-pop especially because the companies are the decision makers before the idols and the idols have the be perfect in the fans’s eyes, but skz doesn’t have to because they produce their music themselves and have free reign against jay why pee. the circus is a good analogy too because in a circus you laugh and mock at how stupid the clown is, when that clown is actually a person who is just acting the role, but skz is mocking THE MOCKERS 🤯 anyway not sure if this is accurate but it’s something i think that fits. love ur videos and dance therapy jordan ❤

[@thefakeking]

I know this comment is super long but just hear me out

[@zelymk8954]

I think the meaning behind that goes with the straykids lore(so in the beginning of it us the clone straykids after they left the ordinary universe they enter the circus universe not knowing the danger but there appears to be the real stray kids is there then i.n sence something wrong again but the rest of the members seems unaware as usual and we're left with the questions what happened to clone straykids until you get to the part we're they wachting them perform we see that is clone straykids is wachting them and that both straykids is in the same universe but hiw could this be possible because the last time this happened was in side effects/ in the chorus of circus han says welcome to the zone what zone? Skz... Straykids zone circus is a safe zone... For both straykids and the clones... But how ever clone straykids doesn't want that they want real straykids to go ti hellavater So they make a plan to make the real straykids leave (burn the safe zone.) But something unexpected happens... What will happen to the real straykids)

[@Liz-fy7lc]

Victon ' what you said'. It's so perfect

[@AnaMalik-go5yj]

I espiecally LOVE this MV! and the song is a BOP 🎸🎸🤗🤗🤘🤘

[@bravegirl147]

Stray kids are full of pakej 🎉always geting us to new creations❤

[@roro6019]

FINALLY IVE BEEN WAITING MONTHS FOR THIS

[@1kath1]

i like to see him reacting to the videos because he also explains some parts i don't understand.☺️ i love the stray kids 😻😻

[@NebulaNectar-e8j]

i think the circus is a safe place for both clone and real straykids. The clone (white and black clothes) didnt like that they sharing with real straykids (darkness boys) so they planning to burn the safe place down so the real straykids have nowhere safe to go now. I think i read it somewhere lol

[@Lina-yq9tn]

Having watched ´Circus´ hundred of times already I believe I´ve understood the theory perfectly to a certain level however not once have I noticed the curtain transition wow that´s why I love watching your reactions not only do I realize something new on the music video but I understand how the editing works which makes the video more enjoyable Thank you for the explanations!