Justin Reacts: ATEEZ(에이티즈) - 'WORK' Official MV

[@b_e_a_n_z]

From a fan's point of view, this is so on point with ATEEZ's personality. We love that their jokey selves came out in this. The storyline also changed from the revolution of world Z to adults who have to work to earn money in world A. Hence the total vibe change. I'm aware not everyone is going enjoy Ateez from the lore standpoint. But ATEEZ lore is the craziest kpop concept I've come across. And in contrary to what you said, this song was actually the best follow up to the previous albums. You're a musical expert, I'm sure you know what you're talking about. But as fans, we got the vibe we needed. We're working hard because Ateez said gotta work 💃

[@feliciaecheverria]

Great explanation. Thank you.

[@sarahbarenstark9953]

And their live performances were top noch 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sarahbarenstark9953]

​@@Omely-ke7dsbecause the boys are the sweetest 🥰

[@bigmagng]

Agreed 👍 🎉❤

[@lhiatt2]

Brilliant!!! I also love they didn't take themselves so seriously. The more I listen to this album the more I love it.

[@JxJxo_]

You say it was the wrong choice but they earned #2 on billboard, #1 in multiple country charts, #1 world digital charts & this song is already going viral. Consequence named it one of the top songs of 2024 so respectfully your opinions are wrong. Ateez does what they want, always have, always will & they continue to win doing so.

[@hongjoongsflag]

🎤🎤🎤🎤 louder ~

[@gisecat7844]

on point i was like HUHHHH ????

[@foxylady1692]

THANK YOU!!! I should have written that as well... lol I was way to nice after he spoke this way about my babies! This is what I wrote: I have to disagree with you on that. I don't think that they're trying to make a meme out of themselves. For one, they make soooo many kinds of music with endless genres, so this is just one out of 100 Second, I think it's one of the very few songs that don't "fit" their overall theme, and they really had fun. Not every song needs to fit everyone's standards. + I KNOW that when this song is performed live, they kill it. Third, you could say the same thing about JIN that made the Tuna song (as a joke for his birthday I believe), and it became such a hit, that he couldn't believe it himself. He really was joking and it became a huge trend everywhere.

[@omfgitsmiiia]

3:11 It's not the WRONG ONE. It's just not the one FOR YOU. And that's fine 😊

[@raydeneabrahams1368]

Please react to Ateez Killing voice

[@tramtran10302]

Up

[@tramtran10302]

Up😊

[@ВалерияТроц-ъ8н]

Up

[@asmaeelakri3421]

Up

[@Eva-jw3ev]

Yes please it's incredible

[@trin2s]

ateez have always been a group that has a lot of fun with their music and music videos. I wouldn’t say they’re making fun of themselves they are simply just having fun! I think this is what makes them stand out so much in the best way possible. they are very different from a lot of other kpop groups and clearly it’s working in their favor because they are so loved!!! ateez don’t make music to please the general public they make music that they enjoy and what they personally like and I love that. and clearly it’s working if they were invited to perform at coachella. this album is #2 on the billboard 200 which makes it this years biggest sales week for a kpop album. this song matched their vibe well, I understand it not being your thing tho!! but this is how they’ve always been and we love it

[@lumusic5344]

I agree! He doesn’t know what he is talking about! He should only stick to judge the vocals if he is not going to do a research to know a little more of the artist before give any wrong opinion!

[@tondelayadelaventimiglia7061]

@@lumusic5344 Agree 100%, he doesn't know a thing about Ateez

[@zuzannabrzeszczak1578]

@@tondelayadelaventimiglia7061 He's not a fan of Ateez, and he's not a fan of K-pop. He's just doing these videos cause people recommend them, and he's gonna get clicks for it.

[@nhhart]

Don't hate him.. this is his opinion, so please respect each other opinion, okay👍 ateez don't like we rude to others people.. from my perspective, he like that because ateez have performed at Coachella. But ateez drop fun vibe song, so that why he like that.. mean he have high expectations from ateez.. it just he don't know ateez yet, so just wait until he becomes a fan of ateez 😂.. also he don't react ateez song on the album mean he doesn't have much interested in ateez.. so just respect each other okay👍

[@tondelayadelaventimiglia7061]

@@nhhart In my case it's not hate. I'm just stating the obvious, he doesn't know anything about Ateez. He doesn't even know how to pronounce their name.

[@orion5445]

For explanation: Ateez have a storyline. Their music style change depending on where they are in their lore. Right now in the lore things are calm and relaxed so they made a song to suit. Just my two cents.

[@mimi_atiny]

Exactly 👌🏻

[@GYSMelanie5]

This!

[@ryoutacooks]

I thought we were fighting the government? what happened 😮

[@GYSMelanie5]

@ryoutacooks they went back to A. Don't worry the story continues!

[@naomibolo1977]

Oh so I thought Hoonjoong said that the lore had finished with the last album😮

[@sarar4270]

This is not a follow-up to coachella. This is the new era/chapter in ateez's lore. they wanted a vibe they've never tried before. they don't make music to please the market. it's not a crime to be silly and have fun with your music. just because they're not (and never will - according to ateez themselves) following the formula you're thinking of, doesn't mean they won't connect with people outside their circle. WORK is already getting love from people outside our circle. i hope you can be open-minded in the future

[@yu2479]

I agree! They worked really REALLY hard for this comeback (and every comeback), as shown in their behind the scenes. And everything is in line with their lore, not the Coachella performance.

[@rosesarerosé0]

Right

[@dannylowwe]

Not everything in music is about image. ATEEZ's songs WONDERLAND, WAVE AND BOUNCY all have different themes. One is rock vibes, one is lively vacation vibes, one is revolutionary vibes. When artists branch out, they can thrive.

[@fmb6945]

This is my favorite comeback from them since Say My Name. Everyone has different tastes but clearly this comeback is working really well for them. Plus Im so tired of only vocals era of kpop, there are 0 new groups with good rappers and all new songs are New Jeans-like. Dont get his complain to be honest, for a song that is not repetitive as the other 17263737 comebacks per year.

[@barbiebunnybakery1896]

I just don’t want them to go down the BTS line 😅 and honestly from the more recent CBs „bouncy“ reigns supreme and I still want a mini drama but „work“ has been on my „work out“ and „go to work“ playlists since release

[@ArmyTiny-nz8od]

Bro 😂😂😂😂 they just having some fun, they don't care about the market as long as its them

[@sarahbarenstark9953]

As they should 😊

[@Hongjoongs_teeth]

🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@Dragonfemme]

This is an LA vibe, filmed in LA. They said they even learned new and difficult choreography. It was exciting and fun for them. It's ATEEZ, they don't play by the rules, thats why we love them. They're always coming up with something different. I respect your opinion though.

[@sarahbarenstark9953]

Our pirates ☠️😍

[@abbyrivera]

I think you should give this album a chance and listen to each song, preferably Empty Box & Blind. Also, you should watch their Killing Voice performance. Their vocals really spoke for what they’re made of.

[@wommytiny9691]

Sorry this didn't work out for you. Whoever suggested this song probably just wanted you to react to it because it's their latest comeback. But the album is amazing, as with any other Ateez albums. But if you really want to hear VOCALS, the KILLING VOICE it is. It was just released. It is a show where only the best groups and soloists are invited to sing their discography LIVE.

[@matsumakky7756]

ATEEZ are a really versatile group. They're never do the same things. And i really love their new album. Never disapoint. And thanks to them for bring fun to kpop. Actually others group always have serious concept and it's boring.

[@Hwahong_]

TIME FOR ATEEZ KILLING VOICEE🔥🔥

[@flaggov6949]

I liked this song better after hearing 2 Korean Americans (Andy & Jas) discuss the meaning. They talked about about a line that used a kind of derogatory word for entertainers, following with 'but we're 멋." The Korean word is the title of another ATEEZ song about being humble and kind as you mature. They said the song is saying, we didn't take any shortcuts (like digging for gold, printing money, or a goose that lays golden eggs), we just worked really hard. Andy is a Park, he said the last scene is a reference to a Korean tale that the first Park was hatched from an egg. (The member who breaks from the egg is Park Seonghwa.) Later I realized, the ending scene verifies their interpretation. What came from their golden eggs isn't gold, it's a member of the group i.e. our efforts are the source of our success. They aren't mocking themselves--they're clowning the idea of easy money. ATEEZ's storyline transverses two worlds: A and Z. Their last album series was heavy and dark because it was almost entirely set in World Z. Chronologically, the last time we were in World A, the theme was about beginning a journey to follow their dreams. In that sense, Work is the perfect title for the next World A series because after you set your sights on a goal, you have to work toward them. ❤ I can't remember whether Hongjoong or Eden was the one who said, that if they ever make a song and realize it's sounds close to another ATEEZ song, they scrap it. The thing that makes Work musically quite different from their other songs is it's relative emptiness. It doesn't have nearly as many layers as most of their other music. BTW, ATEEZ stands for A to Z or A TEEnager Z, so the first syllable of ATEEZ is pronounced like the letter name, A (the second way you pronounced it).

[@sarahbarenstark9953]

That's so interesting 😍 Thank you for sharing this information, I will watch their reaction as well! Yes, they build up their worth from the bottom of the industry, and we need to respect just because of this. But I think that this video still has some comedian aspects which suit them perfectly because they all are so funny 😊

[@myqistina]

LOVE THIS THANKS FOR TELLING THE WORLD ABOUT ATEEZ (AND MAKING IT CLEAR FOR THE PRONUNCIATION)

[@bigmagng]

Thank you!.. so well said!❤🎉

[@pinkiepie552]

Ateez killing voice

[@julianalezcano8691]

ateez dingo killing voices pleaseeee

[@juto8052]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 uuuup

[@WandabOT7]

Your opinion isn't everything.

[@careyv]

Another thing about ATEEZ, Edenary, and KQ is they are unapologetically themselves. They will do what they want to do, not what you expect them to do or think they need to do to “break into a market”. They want to be loved and appreciated for who they are and how they express themselves. I was extremely happy to get Crazy Form and then Work after the Bouncy comeback (which was not a fav of mine although so many love it). And the whole album is just such a love letter to Atiny in areas of the world they haven’t had a chance to really visit with yet in concert, etc.

[@bigmagng]

They have already "broken" into the market.. they don't need validation.. just that you enjoy their Mvs and have fun!🎉❤

[@chaysegomes2541]

Ateez killing voice!

[@harvestmoonx]

i love that they put out this silly goofy mv and then went on Dingo's Killing Voice and blew everyone away

[@muni_bayo]

Whether you like it or not, the fact remains that the album is once again a sales success. This song was made for Atiny, and we truly appreciate that.

[@one_yang]

You say it's the wrong move for ATEEZ but they're already #1 on the charts. There's really no singular formula for attracting an audience. Plus, ATEEZ (and kpop groups in general) is always trying new styles and doing styles that suit them and 'Work' is right up their ally without having to compromise their sound or image. They don't need to 'be more serious' or 'take themselves seriously' in order to gain validation from a wider audience. The right market for ATEEZ will respect and value ATEEZ for what they have to put out there.

[@rafinskafirsta2704]

Yes Ateez live performance ARE AMAZING!!! They're not making fun of themselves. They always try something new and discover it and they said they're happy to do it. And Ateez has amazing storyline for every album. Oh and please react them on Killing Voice they ATE IT. Thanks for the reaction😊

[@GYSMelanie5]

Okay, I enjoy your videos... however, please watch it and have fun with it. This new mini album Golden Hour is AMAZING . Listen to it, listen to Blind, and listen to Empty Box. You'll love it! They WILL be at the Grammy's. I'm sure of it. Give a chance! They are " going back to A" the beginning. Stay tuned. You'll see incredible things from them, I promise, you're right they can go global. They will. Don't count them out, please. I'll see seeing them live on tour in August at Toronto, and I'm SO EXCITED! First time ever at a K-pop concert, and I am going with my daughter. Mark my words, they'll be big.

[@lumusic5344]

So true, this video is not it

[@nicesprite9518]

I get your point that following up to Coachella with this title track can feel like the wrong decision. However from a creative standpoint it still makes sense when you look at their discography, and they tend to plan these very long in advance. And they'll still be performing their harder-hitting songs so anyone that got interested in them from the Coachella performance will have plenty material to feed on. I definitely recommend checking their Killing Voice video though, that came out last week. This should not disappoint :)

[@kaitlinjo617]

ATEEZ is always trying new things and that's what makes them amazing. They are not afraid to make music and M/Vs that fun and that they know will make people laugh and have fun. Look at their performance of their song Real for Kingdom or the M/V for that. I think Work was the perfect follow-up to Crazy Form and Not Okay.

[@bethanykettler5960]

Wow.... You are the only reactor I've seen that didn't like this video. And it seems like you don't really know Ateez and the way they do things. Hongjoong has said many times that they don't follow the trends, they don't make music for popularity, they don't care what anyone thinks of them. Ateez will always do their own thing, no matter what. And honestly, the playful, goofy tone of the MV fits Ateez. These boys are full time comedians, and they loved this MV. If you watch Bouncy, then Crazy Form, then this, you can see the tone shifting away from the more serious tone of Guerrilla and Halazia. Give it a chance and have fun. Actual Atinys love this song and album.

[@myqistina]

SO REAL

[@brenyflores]

All the way, speaking facts !!! 🫶🏼

[@bigmagng]

So correctly written 👏 thank you ❤

[@thegreatest834]

You know that most reactors are pretenders?

[@thegreatest834]

You know that most reactors are pretenders?

[@Megan-bw5zh]

I don't agree. This is exactly the type of vibe a song needs for international and specifically american appeal after Coachella. We live in the era of "easy listening" songs, things need to be simple and catchy preferably with a lot of English. No non-kpop fan in the west will get interested in typical K-pop anthems in their Spotify recommendations, no radio station will play them. This song is exactly what is needed to cross the bridge into the regular American mainstream and that has been noticed by a lot of professionals already. It's funny, catchy and still very much "ateez", they have been releasing more ambitious projects for 5 years and it didn't attract many people beyond the K-pop spheres, it's time for a change. Even BTS had to do that to grow bigger.

[@rakeshkumarrkshoemekar9804]

Exactly what u thought when he said it was not expected after coachella like why???? Music evolves, we all evolve, our taste evolves. If we keep on listening to same K-pop anthems with always noisy chorus( no hate to other artists if you think), then we will no longer be enjoying other music and the sane ones as well after sometime days.. If new songs does not meet the level of previous ones, doesn't mean it's not if anyone's taste. Some people also like this type of calm still cool music.... I was so pissed at this guy why ain't ya thinking out of the box sometimes for positive explanation??

[@tanvi-yx5py]

ATEEZ KILLING VOICE!!You will not be dissappointed!!

[@isabellereffas3679]

Thanks for your honest reaction, they are rare. Ateez always had a lot of humor and the MV and song do not sound farfetched to their fans. On the contrary, we love it. We're gonna have to agree to disagree on this one. Keep up the good "work".

[@suhaibrahem6397]

❤️❤️❤️❤️your reactions😊 also they did the dingo killing voices, can you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻react to them, it was🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@maria_9947]

They kept the title a fun song rather than something that focus on their vocals. Even the majority of fans loved the song 'Blind' and 'Empty Box' as best songs. But work is a mood. They kept it light. The recent killing voice performance really shows their versatility in this area.

[@ullydianing1063]

sorry if it's a fail for you 😅. i like the song as it is, yes it doesn't sound very kpop-ish you used to hear from them but i do like it. the whole album is definitely very latin or spanish inspired. one song from the album sounded like a world cup theme, there's also one that's very ballad, and there's one kinda sound like a reggae with a twist for chorus. i was shocked about the complete changes as well but not to a point where i would say that it's a joke, a meme, and it would be laughed at tho 😂. oh and they also explained that they definitely trying out something very different from their usual genre and that they wanted to create something easy listening and easy to dance to so that the fans can follow along easily

[@sarahbarenstark9953]

I love the Wave MV it also has a lot of summer vibes... So it isn't that different from their usual work 🤔

[@ullydianing1063]

@@sarahbarenstark9953 maybe it's not too different? I believe Hongjoong and Seonghwa said something about this album being different compared to other albums in DNE interview

[@sarahbarenstark9953]

@ullydianing1063 I'm a baby Atiny and don't know all the work yet, but I wasn't that surprised... But I know that they wanted to follow more ideas of them and try out new stuff as well....

[@ItzLionxss]

pls react to their Killing Voice.

[@zzoe02]

Ateez did dingo killing voice, could you please react to it 🥺

[@KS_2410]

ATEEZ Killing Voice might be to your taste.. Please react to it 🙏🏻

[@mimi-tv5mf]

It's A-teez 😊 Thank you so much for analysing this. I learn lot of things about singing by watching your videos 🥹💕

[@woowiss7733]

This fits perfectly with their personality as individuals and as a group… finally kpop is fun again 😭

[@putrijuniarti7844]

I know you love Ateez and I hope you will react to their Killing Voice too❤

[@MichelleRevs]

Their videos all tend to be fairly serious, so I love this light-hearted vibe from them! The song is very light-hearted from them, it's nice to do something different...

[@mimiing7145]

Def killing voice!!

[@ViPKPOP4u]

As a long time ateez fan, I love that ateez follows its own story and doesn't adapt. This is what makes every ateez comeback perfect, of course not every song is for everyone, but ateez always has something for everyone. Even if you only really feel some songs after listening to them two or three times. I love that ateez creates their own timeline and doesn't adapt to the current one. Especially in a time like today where many don't have the attention span of 15 seconds. ateez proves that they can grab you with their storyline. There are so many new kpop groups coming up and there are already sooo many, it's not easy to show something completely new that has never been seen before and that everyone likes. And ateez simply goes one better with all their live performances. Ateez is for me one of the few groups where I say I like every song and could see them live 20 times and still not have had enough. There are so many artists that only have one or 2 songs that I listen to. That's not because they're bad, of course, they've just gone down a musical path that doesn't resonate with me, whereas others have knocked my socks off. Golden hour as a whole comeback is still a gift to us atinys. Every member has their golden moment, which is not always easy with 8 members. I'm already looking forward to the tour and to seeing them in Europe soon. PS ateez is one of the groups I absolutely have to see in Japan to hear all the Japanese songs live. Of course, it's still okay that you expected something else. Ateez definitely deserves another chance, just like everyone else. I, for example, absolutely love Hush Hush more than Work. And the b sides are also worth a look.

[@aiden1453]

This is only one out of six songs from the new album. I would be curious to know what your thoughts on the other songs are as well. They have a different vibe from "Work." Also, Ateez has a Killing Voice episode out. You will not be disappointed by their talented live vocals! Thanks for your thoughts and insight, Justin!

[@lumusic5344]

Don’t worry sis, after he realizes that Empty Box is also part of this comeback he will have to take it back.

[@hanoody1117]

I really appreciate your honesty specially at this time when many reactors are mostly "over" reacting and it doesn't feel genuine anymore... I respect your opinion too cuz we all have our own taste after all... but, in "my" opinion.. "Work" is a song that is so easy to listen to! Honestly, I usually need time for a song to grow on me so I could like it, but surprisingly, that didn't happen with ATEEZ !! Almost all of their songs were a hit to me from the first listen ! Some songs like Guerrilla needed time for me to digest and I liked the song more & more once I saw ATEEZ performing it in promotion times and music shows. Nevertheless, Work just took my heart from the first listen! It was so much fun and just brought me pure joy! The lyrics were specially relatable lol.. fighting against myself to actually go to work while hyping with ATEEZ.. ngl I NEEDED THIS SONG ! As for the music video, with all respect but I actually LOVED IT :') ! All these elements are so clever and DIFFERENT ! Nothing in that music video felt over consumed but they were actually new and fun! I would highly applaud for the geniuses who actually came up with the ideas of this video! It was very well filmed! And speaking of global market, ATEEZ already reached the global market :') ! Some people are just late in discovering them and we will always welcome new ATINY & casual listeners to join the ship and tag along~ ATEEZ's global market is "growing" in the most organic way~ and yes they will keep growing

[@sarahbarenstark9953]

Where I come from, we also like the "lighter" song for the summer 😊

[@bigmagng]

So true.. what you have written! I'm having fun watching the Work Mv 🎉

[@NesrynVT]

, this isn’t a follow up from coachella. this is a part of their lore. so this is gonna be different from their previous songs and idk much about their lore still but they’re essentially making fun of the industry and haters. they don’t shy away from their goofy selves and they captured that with this video.

[@supergirl608]

Please don’t miss 'ATEEZ Killing Voice', Actually, they are killing the program with their vocal skills.👌🏻

[@Mel_w_leM1]

They have shown in recent years with their various albums that they still maintain the ATEEZ special touch. They have not, like others, relied on becoming so commercial with lots of English songs. Their stage performance is really good. They shouldn't keep comparing themselves to Coachella. New fans can listen to the old songs. ATEEZ stays true to the line and that's a good thing❤ After bouncy and crazy Form is golden our someone Special what all ATINYs knew. Gotta Work is a Song with a meaning about their time they where treating Back than before and after the debut. People around them think of all as MONEYMAKER and throw them away...and now they went to coachella and have other business in other countries...people recognized them as more talented people and prise them. My favorite Song is "PRECIOUS" from them❤

[@careyv]

The thing about ATEEZ…they love to have fun. And they are lowkey calling out the industry and calling out the haters in this if you pay close attention to the lyrics. Also the lore has morphed. They are not in the dark world that suppresses emotion anymore. So they’re having fun. They do them. Also…so many Latin American’s are loving this song and this album. The rest of the album has very Latino and Reggae influence. Empty Box will blow you away. But you really should’ve watched their Killing Voice instead. That will blow you away.

[@Istantalentonly]

They have a storyline or lore, and they are following that. basically, the next comeback song has been created and ready for the next comeback.

[@fantasyboy_santa0714]

They're not making fun of themeselves, they're having fun.

[@gabrielamwave1329]

the thing with ateez is not that they are making fun of themselves, but having fun with themselves. they very unserious and a lot of their music videos got this kind of goofy vibe. if you watch Illusion, The Real (probably the ateeziest ateez music videos), Bouncy and Crazy Form you get it. these guys are absolute jerks. also the majority of Coachella songs are part of what we call "World Z", a dimension on their storyline that represents a world of repression and some kind of dystopian vibe, while Work is part of "World A", our dimension. most of songs on World A are more light, fun and chill. this is what we call Ateez, they're versatile and talented

[@aztecxjay]

ATEEZ KILLING VOICE!!!

[@ingsaarmiye7445]

Ateez killing voice plzzz🙏

[@GYSMelanie5]

This!!!

[@karensitjar8642]

YEHEY. THANK YOU. PLEASE REACT TO ATEEZ KILLING VOICE PERFORMANCE

[@Livra.]

Dang man u successfully make every atiny(ateez fandom name) pissed lmao 👍

[@gemmaso246]

Please react to ATEEZ KILLING VOICE i wanna hear your reaction from their style in singing

[@sarahbarenstark9953]

I think it fits coachella really well. They got so much sh*t before coachella just to burn the stage down and now they're telling everyone that they worked hard for it! I also like the more latin sound for the sommer 😊 I can imagine listen to the song while I'm on my way to work on a sunny day only to count the hours until I finally cool down in the lake 😍 The video totally fits their humor and funny side they didn't showed that much at coachella, but their live performances where top noch again with a really difficult dance.

[@Kqwatrudong]

You will love there appearance on killing voice pls react to it

[@kokogoh]

I understand your point. Honestly, I wasn’t fully on board with this comeback at first and was initially underwhelmed for the first couple days. I found myself wishing that they had stuck with their last concept just a bit longer. But after listening to GOLDEN HOUR so much, ‘Work’ has grown on me! It’s a real mood booster and I love watching this goofy MV now 😂 If I’ve learned anything as a pre-debut atiny, it’s that ateez has so many sides!

[@elizabethwood5658]

They're absolutely making fun!😂. They have a great sense of humor. They said this one was supposed to be fun and catchy. I do reeeeally miss their more epic songs though. This is fun to listen to but Hala Hala, Halazia, Wake Up, Guerrilla, etc are always going to be the ones I go back to. The whole album has Latin influences, some even in Korean and Spanish.

[@1derl4nd]

It's funny because lots of non kpop fans/ people who didn't like ateez before actually liked them AFTER this video and song, it's fun and different and people can see that, not everthing needs to be serious lol, and those points you made easily get disproved by the facts that this whole album STILl is charting high on billboard and the song did super well

[@hisui_psd]

I hope you do read your video's comments but I think you have to separate this comeback from the Coachella image they have because this comeback was written and planned even before (and during the 2 week) Coachella's performance happened. And like many comments down here has been saying, they just started a new concept/lore series, so they are building things up again so you don't have to feel so disappointed that early. Hip hop is not a genre they have tried extensively before, and WORK is actually their first try at the genre. Not every song a boy group released can please everyone and your reaction is the proof of it. Controversially to what you believed, its actually a very easy song for a lot of people to follow and like due to the beat, the rhythm and melody. For me personally I don't feel it overtakes most of their previous releases by that much either (though statistics showed people like it more than Halazia, which is surprising), but i will take a more midground neutral pov than what your disapproval had though, because I know what you didn't really like about it, but at the same time, I feel its also not a genre you are not so in touch with, hence the reaction. Otherwise, because you haven't really been following ATEEZ's music discography that closely, as a fan i can say they are trying a lot of new things with WORK that you did not really notice. If you have, you would have known that Jongho, the guy with the high register in a lot of ATEEZ songs you have reacted to, had a low register part for a very rare moment in their title song this time when he usually sings in high register for a lot of their title songs. The boys are trying out new things even after a success they could have possibly built on. I find it very brave for the producers behind this boy group to be delving into a different genre in the middle of a music festival, despite knowing that it might not hit it off well after Coachella because people like you will be expecting an extension and escalation of the music style of the songs they sang in that festival. But music festivals are not their endpoint, they do not have their dreams achieved and then stop there and continue making the same sound afterwards, Hongjoong their captain say they are greedy to try for even more different things and achieve higher goals so i think you really have to consider this from the standpoint that ATEEZ have not achieved their apex point of success yet.

[@graysss98line]

Sometimes a group can and must just have fun, they work literally always, just have fun 😮‍💨

[@Anouar1403]

Breaking into a new market but losing your personality in music is the stupidest decision you can make.

[@esmanurbudak4314]

Pleaseee ateez killing voiceee

[@tanvi-yx5py]

PLS REACT TO ATEEZ KILLING VOICE!!! Also their music style depends on their lore!!Therefore their style right now is more on the chill side.They basically are going based on their lore hence the music video!They have achieved great feat with this comeback!!

[@paulaalejandraceballossola1464]

Hiiii! Hope you doing great! I was waiting for this reaction! Thank you so much!! Please could you react to Ateez birthday's covers!! 🤭

[@purpleantidote6120]

The ironic thing is he loved Permission to Dance when that was very heavily modulated throughout and also very generic and not a good display of their talent. But I suppose all is forgiven with BTS when they try new things for western appeal. But Ateez should just stick to one style?

[@Ariel-my7lh]

Because bts is popular and he needs the views. Or he's scared of army

[@zuzannabrzeszczak1578]

@@Ariel-my7lh It's both. He is scared of Army and he needs the views. So, yeah. You get it.

[@bigmagng]

ATEEZ is better than BTS!.. Look.. 7 No 1s!😊.. they're alone up there 🎉

[@thedreadpirateroberts]

If PTD is his style then he definitely shouldn’t be listening to ATEEZ or any BTS self produced music for that matter 😂 PTD was 100% an attempt to gain western validation and if this is what this guy is hoping for, ATEEZ is definitely the wrong group. BTS has so many better songs imo but seeing that some people have this guys taste in music helps me understand why they choose to put out some of their English songs. I still prefer their Korean music though.

[@javieralejandrobarbosasoto4711]

Please react to Ateez killing voice 😭😭🙏🏽

[@MsSparky123456]

First of all, this video and song was meant to just have fun. Not everything has to be serious all the time. It may not be your cup of tea, but you were enjoying it, you were just afraid to say it. Everyone of their songs are different based on their storyline. You just discovered them, so you have a lot to learn about them. ATEEZ works so hard 24/7 and they do music they like, they don't give a flip what others think other than Atinys. We love our boys and are so happy they are having fun. #2 on billboards, so it is a hit. We know they are cool and amazing and we love them. So maybe learn more about them, before you find fault. Also, the songs are in Korean, English, and Spanish. They ruled Coachella and they rule the world. They have gone global and will continue to grow. You are the only person who hasn't liked it, so its a you thing, not us.

[@kazza3282]

He seemed to be vibing with it & dancing along at some points 😅

[@MsSparky123456]

That's what I am saying, but yet he did nothing but find fault with them. It's a great song and video.

[@yu2479]

Literally, I’m unhappy that he said it was the WRONG CHOICE, especially since we know how hard they worked for this comeback.

[@kazza3282]

@@yu2479 I mean what does he know? He's just a vocal coach. And he doesn't know Ateez at all.

[@MsSparky123456]

Exactly, those of us who know ATEEZ, know how hard they have worked and we know their personalities. This is a great song, we understand what it means and we love it, and being #2 on Billboard and #1 all around the world, just proves how wrong he is lol.

[@Living_in_360]

Ateez hits different... period. They have one of the most intense lore's of any K-pop group and this comeback follows suit. They are also not afraid to be their silly selves, be ridiculous sometimes and be UNIQUE. That is their killing point. Ateez isn't meant to be to cookie cutter K-pop group. They are genius. Between Eden, Edenary, Maddox, Hongjoong, and ALL the members, they are freakin amazing and while this song or this comeback isn't for everyone, Atiny's get it and in another few months, they will comeback AGAIN with something that will kick ass and knock the socks off everyone listening. It's just how they do.

[@stoopykrewpop]

In my opinion this was a really fun song and fans really liked it. I see why you might not like it but the whole album is really nice

[@yhnp2152]

i understand your point very well. I think we have to take into consideration that they have a path they want to follow. I have been ateez fam for 5-6 years I'm very glad as a fandom we created a space where things like this can be discussed with respect. I think you will enjoy their album as a whole more rather than just the title track. p.s you definitely have to check out ateez on killing voice

[@AmadiPrincess-ow6gy]

Guys😂😂😂 i didn't think he likes ATEEZ.. even with the killing voice he still say that their songs is not for him .. ateez is not for everyone ... thank you for your work still love you btw

[@VigelanteVictim]

You sound like a dad, who wants to be supportive, but your kid just told you that instead of going to college they're gonna be doing tiktok videos 😂

[@flaggov6949]

😂

[@bigmagng]

That's another way of looking at Justin 's reaction 😂 right. You should try having fun, Justin, just like what ATEEZ is doing. Every Mv don't have to be about "getting more fans," but who knows, there are many already loving them!. 🎉

[@thedreadpirateroberts]

@@bigmagngI agree! And not every K-pop idol is hyper focused on Western validation. This song has a Latin vibe and since Latin Americans exist I don’t see why he so disappointed that it’s not for his taste specifically. White Americans aren’t the only demographic in the US. Besides their Latin American tour did really well last year so it’s nice seeing them include more Latin inspired music in their discography. ATEEZ is for everyone not just the US.

[@dustysanders539]

ATEEZ JUST DROP A LIVE recorded mv for EMPTY BOX.. the vocals ❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stacihoulton8469]

This is Ateez. You don’t know their history or their funny side. Atinys love it! That’s all that matters!

[@elliesimeonova6753]

idk this is such an ATEEZ song its like perfectly showing them

[@lun5829]

you need to watch their killing voice it was released a few days ago

[@moonjunhui13]

idk what you mean it wasn't "the one" after their coachella performance ? they were already planning to release this mini album even before the performance so idk what to tell you lol . ateez may be a kpop group but they don't follow trends, they do what they wanna do and they kill it everytime. I loved this song as soon as i heard it . Of course it ain;t for everyone but them performaing at coachella and killing it doesn't correlate to their comeback

[@ZoeDelToro]

Justin! they just did a killing voice, you would love it!

[@ateezring]

They have been incorporated latin influences and lyrics for a while now. Check out their song “blind” that came out on the same album with World. The most Latin influenced song they ever did and possibly in kpop. Also their song shaboom that’s still on the same album has raggae influence

[@exo_ateez1020]

Idk why some people don't like it, this song is so good, I can't stop listening to work. Also it was made just to have fun The choreo is also one of my favourite

[@altameramarygrace6618]

PLEASE REACT TO ATEEZ DINGO KILLING VOICE

[@I_LOVE_NMIXX..ITZY..Red_Velvet]

*About ATEEZ* : The group is composed of 8 members : *(1) YEOSANG/Kang Yeo Sang* (He was born on June 15th, 1999. He was the 6th member to join KQ Entertainment). *(2) HONGJOONG/Kim Hong Joong* (Leader/Captain. He was born on November 7th, 1998. He was the 1st member to join KQ Entertainment). *(3) MINGI/Song Min Gi* (He was born on August 9th, 1999. He was the 3rd member to join KQ Entertainment). *(4) SEONGHWA/Park Seong Hwa* (He was born on April 3rd, 1998. He was the 5th member to join KQ Entertainment). *(5) SAN/Choi San* (He was born on July 10th, 1999. He was the 4th member to join KQ Entertainment). *(6) WOOYOUNG/Jung Wooyoung (NOT Jang Wooyoung* (He was born on November 26th, 1999. He was the 8th member to join KQ Entertainment). *(7) YUNHO/Jeong Yun Ho (NOT Jang Yun Ho)* (He was born on March 23rd, 1999. He was the 2nd member to join KQ Entertainment). *(8) JONGHO/Choi Jong Ho* (Maknae. He was born on October 12th, 2000. He was the 7th member to join KQ Entertainment). They debuted on October 24, 2018 with the Mini Album called "TREASURE EP.1 : All To Zero". *My recommendations* : 1. "The Ultimate Guide to Ateez | 2023" by ofallthekennys

[@lumusic5344]

Sis, he should be the one making this research but I get it! Is annoying that the only thing KZbinrs need to do is investigate a little more and they still don’t do it… but Ateez is use to people not believing in their hard work but they are also use to prove them wrong ☺️

[@sarahbarenstark9953]

That is so sweet of you 😊

[@thedreadpirateroberts]

Checkout Halazia, Answer, Inception, Wave and Turbulence. I think those may be closer to what you’re looking for. They have a wide variety of music. They’ve been around for 5+ years so they have a good size catalog of songs.

[@gabbymadero3008]

The song is fun! Not every song needs to follow the rules! Ateez is solid! Their fan base will never quit them no matter what! You're wrong in this one! We 💕 it!

[@jeanyoungmun7649]

Ateez의 디스코그래피는 다양합니다. 이번에도 역시 새로운 음악을 시도했어요. 우린 그런것이 좋아요. 무대에서의 안무도 너무 멋졌어요. 새로운 음악과 무대를 매우 능숙하게 해내는게 Ateez입니댜

[@evaa4846]

Market market That’s all he is talking about 🤣 I was just enjoying and suddenly he paused laughed and started Market market🤣🤣

[@EmberlynNox]

I will say before you decide what is a wrong move for them. Do your research on the group and even see how they even specific members are producers themselves. Learn about the group and who they are. Its not about what you or others think will "make them global" they are already making it. What you see is just a few videos. I appreciate your honesty but they have been making huge success as they are and for who they are and they have evolved and that may scare a lot of people but they also know what works for them. 💜 Yes we want the world for them.

[@1derl4nd]

This was so well said

[@mimi_atiny]

Ateez killing voice please

[@diag3096]

They don’t need other markets, we atiny love them and will make them win the world just as they are!

[@sabrinasvt]

Waiting for killing voice reaction

[@seemajaffer561]

This song was the one that made me find Ateez. It is such a fantastic vibe.

[@pink_fluffybunnies]

Someone get this guy to understand what Ateez lore is or at least how it changes because it hurts to see how he has no idea of it. Like bro if they did all of the same thing, people would prob be hating on them too.

[@mikaquin]

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, so I won't ever say that your opinion is wrong, Justin. I respect you as a vocal instructor and a musician, being a singer myself. I've been watching your reaction videos for over 4 years, and somewhere along the way, your excitement about the art as a whole has lessened, and has become lost in this "clinical" critique that I've only ever seen in the head of vocal music when I was in college (and she was not a nice lady). I feel like it'd do you a lot of good to go back through your videos, aaaaaalllll the way back to the start, and try to figure out when things changed. Maybe it'd help you rekindle that passion and excitement. I know I miss the passion, and I think you might too. Now, the video being absolutely ridiculous and hilarious doesn't mean that the song is a "bad" or "wrong" choice. As others have said, ATEEZ has an extensive lore, and this song/video fits right into it. Also, the guys are just silly and ridiculous themselves.

[@melissaosei8924]

PLEASE DO THEIR KILLING VOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@exo_ateez1020]

Really appreciate when reactors r being honest. This might be not ur style or smth. But honestly I really love this song 😂 it's such a vibe n just makes u move Maybe it's mostly coz of the mv idk, but the song itself is really good, and the choreo too is amazing

[@jennasydni]

this is ateez’s personalities all in one. their music is always different. to me, it still showcases all of their talents. 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

[@meajess9580]

Can you react to their songs on their new album? Preferably, empty box plz

[@shitianyurayma3739]

Please react to ATEEZ dingo killing voice Thank you