FILMMAKER Reacts To aespa 에스파 'ep1. Black Mamba' - SM Culture Universe

[@factsonly673]

"SM's on a whole another level" Facts bestie!

[@soshibell]

Seriously what SM trying to do with aespa is crazy insane. this is beyond kpop. They creating a whole new universe and insert a storytelling aspect to their biggest kpop girl group release. I never saw people loving and complaining about group concept as much as they talk about aespa. The game is about to change. aespa is the sample of how the future of entertainment would looks like. and i live your commentary. the way you pointed out that the transition to the black mamba came from Karina's 'eye', the way how we spell it the same with 'ae' is such a cleverrr messages. kudos to you!! Im subscribing instantly hahahhaa

[@aelandenise8900]

some people say sm don't know what they're doing with aespa but they're wrong.

[@samnangprum2280]

@@aelandenise8900 and the fact that Lee Sooman himself had imagined and planned this for 20+ years plus is just so insane. he is always ahead of everybody else and now they follow him.

[@sehunslongnose545]

@@samnangprum2280 that’s what makes SM be SM

[@aex2309]

This explains why AESPA is Leading the 4th Gen. It started with them. 4th Gen is all about Metaverse and Digital Evolution and aespa perfectly represents it

[@itsme.a.n]

EXO, RED VELVET, NCT and AESPA concepts are connected I hope SM makes a book or movie in the future about the theory in each group Because it's interesting

[@aex2309]

4th Gen is all about evolving from just Music and Performance to a more Digital, and Metaversal Concept. The actual group who best represent and who started it is aespa. Its not just plainly who debuted first but who actually the first group who is pioneering the essence of 4th Gen. Its essence is all about Digital and Metaverse and the only group who is doing it is aespa. I agree that it needs more views but we are excited to see Episode 2 and it will be released once aespa made a comeback.

[@fidelagrengia6969]

You should react the episode 2 Black Mamba once it come soon 🤗

[@LoveTheBasics]

It’s coming out soon??

[@fidelagrengia6969]

@@LoveTheBasics it's coming out soon. Winter said on her bubble 🤗 Maybe before their comeback ☺

[@찬해-u3k]

@@LoveTheBasics yes aespa will have rumor comeback next quarter of this year.

[@OJAY_L.A]

It will be episode 2 next level..

[@Strawb3rry-d4u]

@@LoveTheBasics yes

[@aliciapark6241]

Hollywood connected to SM Ent. asking to make this a movie but SM declined. This is SM Universe where they connect sm groups storylines

[@berlinagtlou8617]

I'm glad SM denied, Hollywood doesn't always bring out goods movies

[@mxrkvelyx619]

wait really??? I don’t know about this before wow

[@leteflondondu92]

@@mxrkvelyx619 lee soo man said himself

[@leteflondondu92]

@@berlinagtlou8617 especially since now hollywood is lacking in creativity with endless remake.

[@uc6758]

@@berlinagtlou8617 I agreee, but I need SM to MOVE and Make an SMCU MOVIEEE Like wtf this could be 120mins movie and i will pay for ittt 😂😂😂

[@nickfreja3725]

Yes normal people could see those Aes in real life, but Ae has limited time to appear in real life. The professor's hologram got hacked that's why we see it changed into woman in the end. Seems like halfway through class it wasn't professor anymore. Black Mamba MV introducing the villain, Next Level MV is journey to KWANGYA, then Savage MV is fighting against Black Mamba. This whole SM culture universe will include all SM artists, not only Aespa.

[@فلسطينيهواأحبكم]

Best concept in kpop ever

[@zapunaru]

The ae is in the FLAT, and when they connect with the aespa members, it is called SYNK. Now they’re disconnected because Black Mamba hacked the system. Kwangya is an infinite place located beyond FLAT. They need to get to Kwangya to defeat Black Mamba. Naevis is the one who can open the portal. FLAT - Digital World Kosmo - The Higher form of Universe / Higher or more surreal than Kwangya. Naevis - The One who opens the P.O.S and the portal to Kwangya. P.O.S - Port of Soul/ connects the real world and digital world . SYNK - Humans Connecting with AEs. REKALL - AEs crossing the Real World. Black Mamba - The evil entity in KWANGYA that disconnects aespa and æ-aespa’s SYNK.

[@submeridian2447]

hii i love your explanation!!! maybe you can add the placement between those universe. it's placed like this: FLAT - KWANGYA - Our Universe So basically, KWANGYA connects FLAT and our universe, and Black Mamba is in KWANGYA disconnecting the people and their ae counterpart. And ae's universe is called FLAt because they are literally flat, ae is originally a 2 dimensional being, and become 3 dimensional when they crossed to KWANGYA, that is also why Naevis describes KWANGYA as place with no rule and form, because 3D form does not exist in FLAT.

[@norhasanah6234]

Aboeji? Why are u here 😭

[@ry3942]

SM IS A BEAST WHEN IT COMES TO NEW CONCEPTS. THEY ARE SO AHEAD. SM IS JUST AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME. NOT TO MENTION ALL OF THEIR ARTISTS ARE TOP TIER AND HELA TALENTED.

[@ayaocampo4672]

Please react to NEXT LEVEL mv 😭❤️

[@karinasgirlfie5075]

Up!! 😭😭

[@greengrass5157]

SM is on a whole another level..say it louder 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@weareoneexoexo-ls216]

The base of the storylines of SM entertainment is EXO These are the terminologies of æspa. And also, later on after sm entertainment debuted them , they created a SMCU (SM cultural Universe) Like Marvel Cinematic Universe. Important Terms: æ - alter egos (their animated selves) MY - the way they call each other REKALL - their time together FLAT - the æ's virtual world SYNK - a medium that connects them to their æ (like when they use their devices [Synch]) SYNKOUT - the phenomenon where they can't connect to their æ NÆVIS - an AI system that brings them together (She's like Iron Man's Jarvis, also Butterfly in korean is nabi) KWANGYA - "a world beyond the FLAT that is an unprescribed infinite extent with no rule and form" As far as my observation in their characters in their storyline, Karina- is a daughter of a rich family Giselle- A celebrity who is studying college. Winter- A gamer Ningning- A hacker, and an art artist. The Base Concept of the Story: So the story is about a new technology where the data people upload on the internet is used to create alter egos (æ) of themselves. As mentioned in episode 1, these alter egos won't totally be the same as the real person. The professor further explains that your desire also plays a role in the process. This means a person can upload only the good things about themselves to create a better alter ego but also means a person can do the exact opposite. We also see that alter egos can also have a physical form. This concept is somewhat similar with Black Mirror's "Be Right Back" episodes (highly suggest everyone watch). In short, the first half of the episode shows us the good things this technology has to offer. A virtual assistant, a fellow gamer, or simply just a friend. Conflict of the Story: On the professor's phone, we then see a Black Mamba logo that forms æ. It is then followed by the phenomenon we call SYNKOUT. We notice that the æ all start to freeze, glitch, and then totally disappear from the physical world. Everyone are then unable to SYNK with their respective æ. The problem doesn't end there. Karina emerging from the water finds her æ with a menacing aura. With the words of the Black Mamba, Karina is then then caught under its spell. The latter half of episode 1 is about the downside of technology. A security breach, an anonymous hacker, or even the endangerment of human life and humanity itself. Connection to Black Mamba MV: Personally, it seems that the MV takes place simultaneously with episode 1. There we see the four members struggle to reconnect/SYNK with their æ just like in the latter part of the episode. The song is basically them singing to their alter egos thus the "I’m at the center of the world, You’re in the FLAT" line. My theory is that the girls are in the KWANGYA and are trapped. Here is where we first see Karina's eyes turn dark just like in the real world in Episode 1 when she was in the pool. There they find the Black Mamba and call out to their æ for help but couldn't due to the SYNKOUT. "If I could connect with you again, I want to meet you now." From what we've seen, the Black Mamba was still not killed and they still weren't able to SYNK with their æ. This could also mean that the girls are still stuck in the KWANGYA. Episode 1 Post Credits Scene: Here, we have NÆVIS assembling the æs to defeat the source of the problem which is in KWANGYA. They did not mention the girls being in the KWANGYA which makes you wonder how much NÆVIS actually knows. However, NÆVIS then shows us that she is the one making the portals through the different worlds. They now have a mission to go to the KWANGYA, defeat the Black Mamba, and save aespa. Next Level MV Teaser: We see the members riding a spaceship going to another place inside KWANGYA. We must take note that KWANGYA is an infinite extent which hypothetically means it's even wider than our own universe. This also makes one curious on where the KWANGYA is located and what the KWANGYA really is. BIG QUESTIONS AND MAJOR PREDICTIONS: ● Who is the Black Mamba? ••• In a writer's perspective, the Black Mamba is the embodiment of man's carelessness with technology. Like in other movies, man's pursuit on greatness using technology leads to total chaos e.g., Avengers: Age of Ultron, XMen Days of Future Past, Terminator, The Matrix, I Robot, Upgrade, etc. The Black Mamba is NOT a person but an artificial intelligence. It is a side-effect of creating such advanced technology without assuring the safety of humanity. ● How was the Black Mamba made? and by Who? ••• Here, I'll be introducing the most potential antagonist of aespa so if you don't want to be spoiled, LOOK AWAY. First, I don't think the antagonist is gonna be coming from a different group as I see the SM groups to be in the same universe but having separate stories therefore different protagonists and antagonists. So if you focus only on what aespa has released, then it will become obvious. Who else has the vast knowledge and expertise of AI? Who else has the advantage against aespa? No, it's not the professor but the only AI herself, NÆVIS. Yes, I am right now accusing NÆVIS of betrayal. There's literally no other character we can point to. HOWEVER, that's not my only basis for this accusation. Take note that in episode 1 we see the professor say "I got disconnected in the middle of the class". This means someone else was intercepting the signal when he started glitching, the same time the SYNKOUT occurred. And guess who it turned out to be... NÆVIS, with a more sinister look and scale-like skin. Yet there is still a possibility that this is not the real NÆVIS but just a corrupted one, like the æ-Karina ● What are NÆVIS' intentions? What is her goal? ••• Now, let's put ourselves in NÆVIS' shoes. Imagine you are an AI that has unlimited access to information. In addition, you are aware that there are other virtual beings that exist just like you, the alter egos. However you realize that despite having the gift of infinite data, these alter egos have something that you don't. A physical body. She's blessed with knowledge but she's cursed to stay in the virtual world. In the beginning she asks "Where did WE come from?" as she identified herself to be one of the æs. But at the end she asks "Where did I come from?" as now she sees herself to be a rare intelligence. Worse, she sees herself as a superior being. She asks about her existence as this will be one of the main concepts of the story. ● What was that figure in the Black Mamba MV that crawled out of the virtual goo? ••• Let me remind everyone that aespa and the æ can exist in the real world, in the FLAT, and in the KWANGYA but NÆVIS can only stay in the FLAT. Therefore, I can say that the gooey figure that emerged in the KWANGYA was NÆVIS' attempt on creating her own æ. The KWANGYA is the perfect place as no rules exist therefore it does not require humans to create an æ. And unlike humans, she can create an exact copy of herself since NÆVIS is an AI which means she can upload every data about her which is what humans can't do. This means we might be seeing two NÆVIS in the future, the original one staying in the FLAT being a pretentious helper to humanity + another one free in the human world and with access to the KWANGYA. ● What could the KWANGYA truly be? Is it a real place? Another planet? dimension? ••• Definition: a world beyond the FLAT that is an unprescribed infinite extent with no rule and form. What does this sentence remind you of? This is actually a very real thing that all humans have gone to. KWANGYA represents the human mind. In some instances it could be our dreams, our nightmares, or just our pure imagination. In the human mind, possibility is limitless and breaks all the rules of logic and science. It is truly beyond the FLAT as it's somewhere technology has not truly ventured. But due to the creation of æ, there is now a link between them and their respective person. This theory is also crucial once we connect aespa with other SM groups, especially Red Velvet. Also there is rumor and a theory that red velvet Irene and seulgi are portraying the roles of nævis and black mamba in the SMCU , and it was said that Nævis and black mamba are twin sisters. Planned Message of the Story: "𝙡'𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘e𝙚 𝙡'𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚" = Existence precedes Essence. This phrase has been used by many philosophers on their outlook on life. Existentialism explains that a person is born (existence) before they find their value (essence). It means that you will only find the essence of your life if you make choices that make you feel happy and alive. To simply exist does not give you value. How does this connect to æspa? Well this concept does not just apply to people, but it also applies to objects and technology. In this instance, it is saying that the existence of æ is neither harmful nor helpful. But it is HOW we use the technology that defines its essence. Example, a pencil. If you let it be, then it's just a piece of wood. If you're writing with it, then it's an actual pencil. If you stab someone with it, it is now a weapon. This explains that technology can indeed be dangerous, helpful or both BUT it is always on HOW it is used that matters

[@taeyongscheeks]

The hacker in Ning Ning's scene isn't the guy that us shown there a second when they ask if she is ready ? Ot I am not really sure :'D

[@blairwrelos1891]

The girl in the animation the "good ae" is Naevis.😊

[@karinasgirlfie5075]

Finally, im going to cryy! I've been waiting this for a long time😭😭 thank youu so muchh

[@nurjihaninayah1463]

Yess me too

[@karinasgirlfie5075]

Next recommendation: Aespa Next Level MV ! 🔥🔥

[@invincat]

You should definitely react to the behind the scenes of this one, it's very interesting!!

[@melodies_memoryofexy1006]

Cant wait for their upcoming ep that gona release sooooon 🤩

[@shelv7607]

Finally...we waiting this for a long time for you to react 😭. I heard that there is will be ep.2. but I don't know when. And just for information, every SM's group were connected each other. Their mv, their song, the theory and storyline. Maybe sometimes we saw weird scene on SM's MV, but believe me, it has theory and connected to other MVs.

[@midnightmirror4518]

Waiting for your reaction to the behind the scenes of SMCU ep. 1 🤗

[@estefanytwo8200]

YOOO THANKS FOR REACTING TO THIS

[@joana595]

please react to episode 2! it just got released

[@nurjihaninayah1463]

FINALLY, this is what we all waiting for

[@sm1417]

Aespa is the future ♡♡♡

[@aex2309]

Aespa is reinventing KPOP as Digital Phase (4th Gen) they arent just KPOP but they also do Comics, Webtoon, and other digital content

[@suranguardaquivil8329]

Thank you for appreciating aespa's masterpiece!!! ❤

[@mdarylk]

i love me some aespa!!!💜💜💜

[@nurinftha]

can't wait for eps 2 thats coming out soonnnn

[@syaa2034]

The Ep. 2 will coming soon.

[@nurjihaninayah1463]

There's gonna be ep 2 soon

[@OJAY_L.A]

Yess.. U should watch the behind the scenes of it..

[@HambebeNeverLulubog]

YES please react to the behind the scenes as well

[@Liv-jg1cy]

YES MORE AESPA PLSSSSSSSSS

[@ae-karinasunbaenim2819]

EPISODE 2 IS COMING !!!

[@Someone_Qamar]

I was waiting this video🙂

[@ajreyes1262]

SMCU Episode 2 will be released today! Please react to it :)

[@reizer05]

I really like these kind of things where explanations of aspects. I don't get bored

[@mxshimxshi]

You should react to NEXT LEVEL 🔥🔥

[@meliodas2k612]

the whole story must be amazing I mean Hollywood offered to make it a movie but SM rejected the offer.

[@dyandrea4063]

Smcu ep2. Laterrrr 6pm kst

[@derisyaher]

Thank you so much for reacting to this and actually paying attention and appreciated it like yes it DESERVES more views i stg people need to watch this to understand the group concept before even judging them.

[@jazzzy_cd]

PLEASEEE react to next level MV!!!!

[@putulia9121]

He hasn't reacted to NEXT LEVEL? He missed a lot XD He definitely should!

[@derisyaher]

Hi! just want to remind you that the ep.2 will drop this june 20th, make sure to watch it too!!

[@congaicuajaeian5890]

aespa smcu ep 2 next level will be airing soon, the news is viral on twitter, and will have a duration of more than 17 minutes, can't wait to see ae-aespa fight black mamba!!!

[@lizaro4191]

i would love to see u react to the behind the scenes for this if u haven't already

[@aliciapark6241]

it explains in the beginning but you didnt have SUBTITLES on :((((( in the news

[@mokotomokoto5450]

SM is so goated o my god!!

[@alldiva7507]

Wow!

[@Effie00]

I would recommend checking out Omega X. They are also a rookie group

[@elsayunita1215]

yeay aespa!!

[@yujiminmylove]

the woman (i forget her name) behind karina is the black mamba

[@zulmizuliansyah8226]

you are late but well good job and welcome to the universe~~

[@reyhansultannaufal6712]

react to the next story eps. 2 "next level" tomorrow

[@cheyenneliu1346]

SM groups are known for their original concepts. NCT also has similar concept-related videos such as NCTmentary and YearDream. Feel free to check them out

[@aespagirlsgeneration9897]

SM ENTERTAINMENT IS THE BEST ❤️⭐️🌜🦋

[@marshaissha96]

Whos ever yall think the black mamba is I think Karina is the black mamba. She daughter of Black Mamba. She half evil half good. Everything related to the snake its always on Karina eyes and only her Ae has black vibe kinda thingy in Savage. Naevis might sacrifice herself to save kwangya and save Karina from being evil. Whos agree with me?

[@Cookie91]

Next, react to aespa’s Next Level MV

[@alldiva7507]

Hey Alex!!!!

[@ayaocampo4672]

😍

[@babywol_3782]

Please react to shinee and taemin solo's!!

[@shelv7607]

Oh, can you please react to Red Velvet's sub unit : Irene Seulgi "naughty". ..? I think you gonna like it.

[@zc6036]

Plz react to Aespa *Girls* MV

[@annietheprobinsyana9998]

react to aespa next level

[@bluemoon9578]

@LoveTheBasics Whatsup!!! Hey Dude... Check out Le Sserafim. They debuted yesterday, and has been trending in USA landed rank #10 in KZbin Trending Music. In 24 hours it earned, 23M views. The Le Sserafim is a 6 girl group, they look like an interactive Vogue Models and they are newest younger sister idol group of BTS. One of the Artist is an American from New York. Le Sserafim is also part of HYBE Labels. Will look forward for your reaction of Le Sserafim.