LOONA 'Butterfly' Reaction

Watch Butterfly here: • [MV] 이달의 소녀 (LOONA) "B...
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Video edited by Ally Lamm (Insta: @sleepysheepystudio)
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Reactors' social media:
Umu:
Instagram: @_emcha_
Twitter: @reacttothek
Tumblr: attack-on-dango, reacttothek, omg-horns, kpop-favs
Kevin:
Twitter: @nerdymusicks
KZbin: nerdymusicks
Insta: @nerdymusick
Upcoming reactions from Kevin or Isaac or Sean & Umu:
Ryeowook I'm Not Over You, APINK %%, Huta Ya, Hwasa TWIT, INFINITE Clock, KEY Cold, Samuel Seo I Hate Holidays, (G)-Idle Blow Your Mind, SF9 Enough, Hyomin Allure, Red Velvet Sayonara (Patreon only), Seyoung Winter Rain, Taehyung Scenery, Monsta X Alligator, VIXX Walking, Taemin Want first listen, LOONA XX first listen, and Monsta X Take.2 We Are Here album first listen.
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SHINee by @taedelight
Suga, b&w hobi, taehyung, jungkook & jimin by @sunnyhobi
Jooe & Chuu by @lowiy
BP, Dami and EXID by @chalseu
Hwasa by @mooart_kys
Baekhyun &Jaehyun by @aerinah.art
Taeyeon by @lay_drawit
Seulgi by @levitann_
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Hobi by @pikappachu
Ken by @bts_art9
Hongbin by @CafeVIXX (on twitter)
Ot7 BTS by @pukeychu
Day6 by @cai.chan
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Jungwoo, GOT7 and Titantic NCT by @youremyfanart
MMM Yes I Am by @casandrang
MMM 4 seasons & AZEGAG by @doodlefox2
Hoshi by @punksirens
“Underwater” blue Taeyong by @co10rful_ten
Yoohyeon by @sangcoon

[@em-lg7vs]

*“If the metric of success for a girlgroup is to have its name known to all the public and be loved with a catchy hook, I think we are forging a new path rather than following that exactly”- Yves* I think that’s what’s happening in Butterfly. They weren’t aiming for this to be a catchy song that attracts the eye of the public, but more to the meaning of it to be spread. Diversity and acceptance of all races, religions and cultures and breaking free from all societal norms while sticking close to their concept, “fly like a butterfly” :) also if you watch their comeback shows, you realise that the repackage is more performance heavy compared to the original album. that’s why there were less vocals. ++ and xx were both designed to showcase different capabilities of loona.

[@ashygfriend6784]

What differentiates Butterfly from the saturated market of existing EDM? Because they're sang by pretty girls?

[@MC-rj4ex]

@@ashygfriend6784 what differentiates Butterfly from the generic EDM trend is the message behind it. Pretty much every EDMish song there is are all about sex, clubs, generic dance breaks for the sake of looking cool and edgy. Butterfly conveys a deep message of diversity in spite falling in the EDM/Trap genre, the choreo also has symbolisms embedded to them and you need to read between the lines very well.

[@realsavage908]

For their debut they tried to have catchy hooks with Hi High but failed. So they change concept but this comeback looks like a failure too. I wonder what they will do for next comeback.

[@thay2388]

@@realsavage908 how is this a failure? they actually just didnt got a win with this bc a lot of shit happend with the physical album but their popularity is rising with this comeback

[@kpopfanphotos]

@@realsavage908 I'm curious by what metric their debut and this comeback was considered a "failure" by, because they don't have general public attention? If people mean this is a failure because they didn't get a win that's such a silly point to use since wins in kpop are literally just popularity contests anyways, and having a group like Loona from such a small company competing with big names even then is a feat in itself. The prevoting for The Show this comeback saw the highest amount of prevotes The Show has gotten in it's entire history. Previous record being 2.64 million and we passed it up to 3.68 million. Sure we didn't win vs Monsta X due to the main issue the group had which is low digitals which is fine because groups make substantially more off of physicals anyways. Not to mention selling 50k+ physicals at debut which is unheard of in general let alone again from a group from a company not in the big 3 or even a new company at all. Throw in their sold out debut concert, the Loonaverse concert which I personally attended both days and can tell you both days the concert was about 95% sold as well as Studio which was the same.. This doesn't even go into the merch being sold out at these events. I just will never get this statement of people saying the group failed or they "flopped" just because they don't have the general public's attention. The profit that they've gained from their debut and comeback is obnoxious. Has it repaid what they spent on predebut? Obviously not yet but the group literally not even figuratively isn't a "failure" by any means with how much money they're rolling in right now. If this is the case then damn I can't wait for their next "failure"

[@milllipop]

you guys should watch the live stage fancam for the choreo! it really is a dance performance song and it's stunning

[@samantha_7518]

Zoe or do the dancers react type of videos again!

[@katiekawaii]

100% agree

[@LSP_-yj8vk]

The whole album is soo good but butterfly got me feeling some type of way...

[@kjtyni]

Same

[@loonathesquare_up22]

Ikr!🤔

[@riley1616]

fr

[@anythingwilldo_833]

Actually in this album you'll find that repeating melodies in most of the song. I think they do this bc they want to focus to the performance. I realized it when I watched their stages I NEVER EVEN ONCE mind the repeating melodies! Bc they preformed it beautifully, remarkably.. I hope y'all feel the same way~

[@pkonvip99]

anythingwilldo _ OMG I was thinking the exact same thing. When I watched the (leak) performance ver of the song I just thought everything was epic and didn't notice the repetitiveness. Yet when I first saw the MV I got a bit annoyed that the drop keeps coming back lol. It bothers me less eventually though. Same with other tracks on the album. All songs have their own characteristic and I love each one of them but I'm not sure whether if Umu and Kevin will mind the repeating melodies. Still looking forward to their reaction and comment though 😬

[@idabagusarisaputra1953]

their performances catching my heart, rather than musically wise, i better see them in performance

[@teezers1117]

yeah mostly of the xx song are made to be dance performances songs.

[@katiekawaii]

It's all about that amazing performance. The choreo is the kind of complex, full-body physical stuff that they usually give to bgs and rarely to ggs, and they kill it.

[@johanmoon]

PLEASE do a full listen to the album, would love to hear your thoughts! 💕

[@Mia-fc9yb]

The album is also musically more interesting for them to comment on.

[@Mia-fc9yb]

Like curiosity, colors and satelitte are all very good for analysis and reactionnn, cant wait!

[@MorseCodeStutters]

That Satellite Kim Lip moment

[@minumeyli]

They are planning to.

[@teambellavsteamalice]

Yeah, that would be so cool!

[@Crocoroar]

Chuu is a very deliberate singer. The reason that I consider her among the best vocalists in kpop is because her voice is free. What I mean by that is that she had that breakthrough in singing where you figure out how to eliminate the strain in your singing. Once you do that, you can add any vocal effect in that you want deliberately or just use none at all; it all sounds good. Even the slide in this song, did you notice the additional vocal effects she added in? It's incredible. It is unfortunate that she gets so nervous in live performances because people will doubt her until she can show such mastery live.

[@babitferreira]

The chorus has the same vibe was Egoist's "Fly like a butterfly" and the beat and "Love myself today" and the beat

[@neptune3007]

i felt a similar way when i first listened to butterfly but honestly as soon as i listened to the song on its own without being distracted by the video it grew on me so much more, not sure why

[@rosyro8033]

Same

[@milkflavored]

Weirdly, same. I love love love the MV and choreo, but I love how spacey and ethereal the song is. I agree that it can feel repetitive, but I think it's okay bc it's something I like hearing?

[@fran529]

Thre is something about the song that got me, even though is a simple song, not many drastic changes, but the little touches throughout it and that chorus, I was singing that the whole day. I agree with Umu, the atmosphere and the vibe of the song grabbed me.

[@rowanmiles6280]

The single is meant to give a light to the choreography, which will be the key point to attract more Koreans to the world of loona and to the album (where the best songs are). Ahhhh I can't wait for the album first listen! 🤗❤

[@haepurinz]

please listen to the full album!!

[@LSP_-yj8vk]

If you look at the description it says they will 💜💜💜💜💜

[@haepurinz]

LSP_ 1308 !!!

[@hbhj9710]

Do you even watch the video? Umu literally said "We will be eventually listening to the album. That will happen in the future." at 0.56.

[@haepurinz]

HBHJ i commented this before i got to that part of the video because i was excited calm down its not that deep LMAOO

[@Callisto_52Hz]

I think the lack of them singing in the chorus is due to the hard choreo, they can’t half ass the choreo while singing to stabilize their voice so I guess they just didn’t really sing much

[@exidiot9075]

i am inlove with that EXID fanart

[@bambuu_]

Butterfly was such an amazing comeback, LOONA deserve so much more popularity in Korea....😭😭 Can't wait for your reaction to Apink %%!

[@bonanahh]

Honestly, even without the video, I feel like the space they create in the chorus still just rips my heart out because of the contrast. I think it does emphasize the concept like Umu said, and maybe I’m just a sucker for concept (I am) but I found it to hit really hard in my Feelings

[@jungwonsbouncyhair1878]

Idk why but I feel like this is Loona's debut. Don't get me wrong I do love High High but Butterfly feels like the conclusion that connects everything we got from the predebut releases. It sends a very powerful message that was needed after that they united as a complete group.

[@mirqq00]

sweet nightmare kim lip said somewhere that their debut song is gonna be a girl crush concept, so i’m pretty sure this was originally supposed to be the debut song

[@minumeyli]

It’s technically their debut album, sooooooo they’re still rookies

[@calebbb_c]

@@minumeyli No, ++ was their official debut album, I think you might be confusing that with FavOriTe. FavOriTe was a pre-debut single, ++ and Hi High were their debut. This is their second release, haha! Orbit fighting 💜🌌

[@salceds]

At first glance, this song is one of those EDM tracks however since it's LOONA we're talking about, everything about them, including their sound, choreo, visuals and concepts are supposed to be taken as a whole. Butterfly would probably not have the same effect on new listeners compared to other Orbits. I love how the song's verses are sung in such a low register but every time they sing "Fly like a butterfly", it gets extremely high maybe in a key that's a bit too hard on the ears but it's definitely on purpose. LOONA wants all the LOONAs around the world to fly as high as they did, it's a great example of text painting.

[@asiangodsexdean9722]

Yes please react the album!! But overall Butterfly is amazing song for me. The meaning of the song is so beautiful. So the video. And the choreo absolutely sick! I cant stop listening their songs.

[@samhee.92]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS REACTION! I love the fact that there's barely any lyrics during the chorus! Anyway STAN LOONA

[@jinsopom9442]

Yeah, the whole album is worth xx (multiple multiple) listens

[@sleepy1684]

Jinsop Om AYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@pmanlicious7117]

Their b side, colors is the best track

[@ayelenreyes1280]

Yass colors is so good!!

[@Cristyface]

Colors is my favorite song on the album. Sooo good. But that satellite dance... the drop we all know.

[@ayelenreyes1280]

@@Cristyface I really want them to promote with satellite too at least once, the choreography is super good and the song slaps!

[@meiuneiz]

damnnn colors is like the most frustrating song ever hahaha i kept waiting for the drop 😂😂😂

[@rewindlly]

where you at says hello

[@daaaveaave9019]

I have never clicked this fast

[@angelmora24]

Yay!! Dropped everything to watch this !

[@ToolsofHeart]

When I first saw the mv I focused in the visual, but when I saw the live stage that when I suddenly understand that Butterfly is a song that allow them to build a fine choreography, and the concept is to inspire people

[@shadowhawk]

Please listen to the whole album. It will blow your mind.

[@LSP_-yj8vk]

For everyone asking them to listen to the album, it says in the description that they will 💜💜💜💜

[@riley1616]

this is a song you would hear in a fever dream

[@xXxIMNOTANGELxXx]

Absolutely disagree, I don't find it a bad thing that the song is repetitive. The parts that repeat themselves are beautiful and I think the flow of the music doesn't need any more variety than it already has. I don't understand such criticism of songs, the whole point of a song is how is overall sound not how much variety the artist put into it. This track doesn't even sound like k-pop and I think it's thanks to the fact it's so simple. All the k-pop songs I hear always have very distinctive parts to them and it's almost a cardboard cutout that all songs follow. I'm also glad the rap is very simple and blends in with melody and isn't another "here comes the mandatory rap part". Good for them for trying to be different too, and not just another girl group with concepts following the same pattern of songs.

[@xXxIMNOTANGELxXx]

To add to my comment, I think if they keep doing music like this they are on a very good path to attract western audience. I am very new to k-pop, honestly always hated it and I still cannot listen to groups like EXO and all the very pop dancey sexy songs with beat drops. I have been brought to this world by (g) - idle who I think also have a very different approach to music. It's much more enjoyable for me to listen to groups like Loona, Twice, (G)-idle, Loona who have much softer almost alternative approach to pop music.

[@kittycat2501]

The b-sides are amazing I can't wait for you guys to listen to the rest of the album

[@Random1nations]

Was expecting them to read the song description, and I guess watch the teasers. But this reaction was really nice, they managed to bring out some interesting points! Looking forward to your reaction to the album! :D

[@jiwoosapple7130]

I was waiting so hard for this reaction 😂

[@orbitstay]

yesss i cant wait for the full album reaction!! i dont know anything about music but some parts of the bsides seem very interesting

[@mohamadotto1570]

I'VE BEEN WAITING OMG!!! YAASSSS 😭

[@flaviol]

best release of the year SO FAR. i can't put in words the perfection

[@ramonevans2108]

Let's add OT12 LOONA fanart to that wall! I mean I see Chuu in the center by BP but like....OT12 would be fun lol

[@BrentJustice]

I loved this music video and comeback from Loona! This is Loona matured, grown up, they seem like seasoned veterans. I am amazed how professional and mature this is. The diversity and inclusiveness is quite unique to see in a K-Pop video. While the message is strong, the real deal is the girls themselves, what a great song. It's a song that you can vibe to, and they sing it very well, great vocals. Their dancing and choreography is really unique, watch their dance moves in this, it's very very unique, and good. IMO Loona has some of the best looking women in a group. I give this an A+ 10/10. I bought the album on iTunes already. I own everything Loona on iTunes, so adding this was a no brainer. I highly support this group and can't wait to see what they do next. IMO they are one of the most unique groups in K-Pop right now. This m/v is a cinematic masterpiece, and it has a deep meaning. When you get that, you see how mature this song is, it's more than just the music. Look beyond that for a second. When the big picture comes together, you start to appreciate it more and more on every level. BTW, this was filmed in multiple locations outside Korea, check the end credits for locations. It's incredible what they have done here in terms of diversity.

[@luviedeul2823]

i love this reaction and my fave of all reaction vids of Butterfly mvs out there lol 😍😍

[@michikoelexa4480]

I've been waiting for this reaction 🙌

[@lan__2688]

KEVIN YOU'RE BACK!!!

[@marojeda786]

I am a performer, I dance, and its been amazing seeing you guys react to so many groups but specifically loona, because I love them- visually, this song specially, the choreo and their transitions are AMAZING and yet to you guys, it was the most "simple" song for you, like it shows there isn't as much hype whereas to me this song has painted the whole world lmfao, keep doing this. Now when I listen to all their songs I hear more things

[@KVaux]

I'm surprised you guys didn't comment on the bassline in the drop. I think that's the core element that makes the drop so unique and powerful. Butterfly took a page out of western EDM, especially the Future Bass genre where drops are characterized less by melody and more by rhythm, vocal chops and basslines. Reverbed out percussion are also super popular. Given the explosion of Future Bass in western music I would suspect this song to do really well in western markets

[@kheii3503]

I actually love so much this song and for me it works perfectly as title track and yeah totally, when I watched the first time I thought the chours would be different like it would have more singing and that's what I was like "I need to listen to this again" but the sound and everything as you guys said the dance carried so well the music and the feeling to it was wonderful, hope there is a reaction to the repackaged album

[@thebois9889]

I LITERALLY CHECKED EARLIER TODAY TO SEE IF YALL REACTED TO IT YET- YALL HEARD US 😩😤👏

[@arifmiftachul8626]

Yeah this song actually unique, especially the 'butterfly' part 😂. Nice reaction 😂👌

[@wlwcats5810]

Love you guys😭💘

[@Heshopie]

YESSSS BEEN WAITING FOR THISSSSSS

[@lovefoxeva]

YES! I WAS WAITING FOR THIS

[@keemstarsnuts5191]

Is it just me or is umu just the most adorable person ever

[@jameoww]

For me it's a very chill vibe song, like something you put on in the background when you're just relaxing

[@kysha7478]

The song is very straight forward because it’s focused so heavily on the choreography which I highly recommend you watch their mnet performance of.

[@laceyk4494]

Some of you just dont seem to understand how loona works They aren't trying to be your regular kpop artist they arent trying to be different aandd start their own tremds. this was a perfect title track tou would see that if you listen to their bsides.

[@caterinavillanueva9230]

Lo estaba esperando,gracias Umu

[@pandaking9000]

I do agree on a musician level that it has sparse talking points but I think you’ll find more to talk about within the album itself.

[@929er13]

the way y'all just entered the frame at the same time was so funny shshs

[@pmanlicious7117]

Umu is so pretty

[@Samikpop]

It has a good message and such a good song

[@Omnivxrse]

I look forward to a reaction to the whole album!

[@kastilhowl]

lmao i lowkey commented 'react to butterfly' an hour ago 🤣

[@K909OG]

I thought its not musically interesting to you guys but yeayyy !! I agree with the no-catchy verse/line which is weird because its a common things to do in kpop. Everything went differently with LOONA. Thats interesting enough for me. Butterfly sounds like more b-side track than a title track. But the MV so cool

[@14Cathy14]

Little Twinkle I don't know about you but "ije nae mame Hurricane Been been there never been been there." always plagues my mind.

[@K909OG]

Cathy Sandoval if ppl talk about LOONA Butterfly song, i would be like. “oh, fly like butterfly?” And sing it in high pitch.

[@14Cathy14]

Little Twinkle right?

[@insomniabuddytokki5101]

Loona is a genre itself

[@Hana-gd1vr]

last time i clicked so fast y’all uploaded the first listen to nct 127

[@bunnyzen9266]

Orbitizens rise!

[@lvbkslvme]

Omg saaaaaame loona been doing things to me woah loona be buuing em views dammit

[@hotstudiosyoutube1805]

this song makes me cry

[@kevenrosa.]

OMG I WAS WAITING FOR THIS

[@KCRunner]

Kevin's observation that the music moves like the motion of a butterfly is remarkable

[@to-dk6313]

Butterfly is love, Butterfly is life.

[@user-zj3rx3bm9n]

loona♥♥ 이달소 흥해라..!!

[@pepitoxdelanieve1766]

I LOVE LOONA ❤

[@redbeans5104]

I love how musicians give their opinion

[@yana112o92]

The bsides. . . . I feel like you're gonna enjoy it. There are off tunes in bsides that makes you 'whuuutt?' but it's so good. **cries**

[@pufek5799]

*NOBODY DOES IT LIKE LOONA❣*

[@ocarlitos21]

does anyone have the link to the person that made the fanart in the back ? i can't find it in the description :(

[@portablethunderstorm2478]

fun fact: the black screen at 2:31 is supposed to show your reflection as you watch the video, making you part of "all loonas around the world"

[@skypidge2093]

I frickin spat when I saw Choerry. SHE LOOKS STUNNING

[@sayuriitokazu7839]

YES FINALLY

[@loonapedia]

Umu!! Listen the album and watch the live stage! The choreography is a masterpiece

[@lovesmeright]

thank you ♡

[@lakestk9654]

no one seems to be getting the message :(

[@yohhhanna3326]

That Titanic fan art is so funny 😂

[@NataliaRhymes]

Watch the teasers too!! They are so beautiful.

[@belle-ashton2167]

Chuu and Hongbin in the background 😍😍

[@SyndicateGila]

this duo

[@LittleRuess]

Have you guys seen the description of the butterfly mv... that shit's deep af

[@ggkpopcurator6292]

Yes please listen to the entire album including ++ we would love to hear your review 🦋🦋

[@matthewbillones5192]

sTaAaAaAaAaN LoOoOoOnA

[@euga5653]

Please listen to the whole album!! You guys would like it and we would love to know what you (as musicians) think!!

[@Ferry1411]

It made me so happy to see the EXID fanart 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@deanab-se5op]

Thanks Umu

[@Sigurjon543]

Butterfly was meant to showcase the ladies' dancing which is breathtakingly complex, technical, and flawlessly executed.

[@paepsae4904]

i loved everything about this song but the chorus

[@ibou1605]

PLEASE listen to the full album !

[@BlueShiver]

Im so happy there's EXID in the bg now :D

[@peachblanket]

I'm waiting for this

[@neversettle_x]

Queen Umu served us Orbit well.

[@gggdwluka]

THE TITANIC NCT POSTER I CANT STOP LOOKING AT IT AGJDB

[@Migikun]

Seeing this after the graphic JuiiceTV’s (Butterfly reaction) disaster made my day and gave me another reason to live nicely.

[@dailylifeofbrit]

YESSSS 💕

[@LyndaOkoli]

I love how you guys always write your upcoming reactions in the description box. I’m looking forward to your reaction to Twit by Hwasa, %% by APink & XX album listen

[@tydclnjh4879]

Well Stan Loona

[@nothanks5172]

i like that this comment section fosters constructive criticism

[@semimatt2069]

0:02 HA!hA!HahahAHahaha!!! I laughed out too lol🤣