K-POP NEWBIE REACTS TO TXT 'NAP OF A STAR' & 'WE LOST THE SUMMER' FOR THE FIRST TIME

[@Sereatia]

I think they don’t just sing about MOA but also each other and their connection. They themselves are also MOA as they care for each others. I think.

[@GingerT4U2]

I like that, thank you so much ♥

[@Claudio-w2b]

Thanks for your reaction! The Nap of A Star MV is what made me fall in love with TXT, I saw how different the group is from other Kpop groups, how unique TXT is, and I knew that this would be the group I would support until the end!! The mv for "Nap of a Star" tells the same story of Crown, (The Korean title for Crown is "One day, horns grew from my head"), but this time it is presented by the members themselves and some new things are added as well. The lyrics portray the story of one boy who one day woke up with a pain in his head and suddenly discovered that he was growing horns. That frightened and confused him what made him want to run away, thinking that he was bad and unfit to this world. He didn't understand who he was and didn't know how to stop that, so he calls for help. In the animation short film showed before their debut stage, we saw the same story. Of a boy who one day wakes up with horns growing in his head and seeing that others thought that he was strange and maybe a monster decides to flee. While he was sad and alone, another boy with wings find him and tells him that he thought that his horns were beautiful. That restored the horned boy's confidence and the two of them became good friends. Back to the lyrics, the horned boy finally feels happy when he meets his "savior" (the winged boy). Like, there's the line in Crown: "are your wings the same pain as mine?". And through loving them he learns to love the thing that makes him unique. So because of that person, he now views his horns, which before he saw like an evil and bad sign, as a crown on their head, so he starts loving them! The Nap of A Star video has that old, mute film vibe in every way, having a great influence from cinema pioneer Georges Méliès, director of A Trip to the Moon - 1902 (considered the first cinema narrative). With their first album "the dream chapter: star" we meet TXT as children who just realized they are growing up. They experience changes that bring them pain, not only physically, but also internally. These changes are introduced to us "fairytale-like" as wings, horns, spikes, odd eyes and pointy ears. These are their pains, their fears, their power. It all comes down to how them and society decide to view/use it as. They met each other when they were kids, played together and created this magical place with their imagination. There, they could do anything, they could be anything, they didn't need to grow up. That place is "Magic Island". Nap of a Star symbolized puberty in a way and the bittersweet journey of accepting change that leads to loving one's self. The video tells the story about the fears and the insecurity of a boy who has horns, which, believe it or not, are symbols of salvation and immortalities. He feels alone and misunderstood but at the end he finds his salvation, his friends. once all of them are together, their journey can officially start. Because just like the song itself says, they are destined to be and to stay together even if, at some point in their past, they were separated. Another important character is the star, the one who do the magic and the one their whole album, "the dream chapter: star", is dedicated to. TXT’s song “We Lost the Summer” is about the impact of COVID-19 on teenagers and their lives! Many teenagers have been unable to go to school or hang out with their friends. The song is about the teenage perspective, but it’s a topic that everyone around the world can relate to. The music video ends with a butterfly landing on Beomgyu’s cheek, symbolizing hope.

[@GingerT4U2]

Oh my hat, I really get excited when you comment on the videos. Your way of telling the story amazes me. It captivates my curiosity and makes so much sense afterwards. Thank you so much Claudio and I can't wait for your next comment on a video 😲

[@Claudio-w2b]

@@GingerT4U2 Thank you so much for your kind words! I love TXT, I think they are a very special group that stands out in this kpop world! I'm a little behind on watching your reaction videos because I'm having some family issues, but I'll catch up soon!

[@GingerT4U2]

@@Claudio-w2b no problem at all. Strongs with your personal life. May light shine upon you

[@Claudio-w2b]

@@GingerT4U2 Thank you!

[@AudreySoulages]

Bon... J'ai regardé et écouté, même si les voix sont là, ce n'est toujours pas mon style 😢. Par contre, le 1er M/V était particulièrement touchant et émouvant 😊

[@GingerT4U2]

That's fine, everyone to their own taste. Thank you though for listening. I know you are a STAY and I know that brings you happiness. ♥

[@AudreySoulages]

@GingerT4U2 c'est vrai que je suis une STAY mais j'apprécie d'autres chansons d'autres groupes aussi 😁. Heureusement, il faut savoir élargir sa playlist ! C'est un plaisir de vous écouter en tout cas et peu importe le groupe choisi, même si, en effet je préfère StrayKids (pour le moment 😜)