NCT 127 'Simon Says' Reaction

O I THOUGHT THE YELLING AT THE BEGINNING WAS CURSING but as I scroll through MV comments I know know it's haka ^^'
Watch Simon Says here: • NCT 127 엔시티 127 'Simon...
Video edited by Ally Lamm (Insta: @sleepysheepystudio)
Reactors' social media:
Umu:
Instagram: @umucado
Twitter: @reacttothek
Tumblr: attack-on-dango, reacttothek, omg-horns, kpop-favs
Kevin:
Twitter: @nerdymusicks
KZbin: nerdymusicks,
Insta: @nerdymusick

[@beingarooj]

Simon says is one of the best song ever, Nct doesn't follow the trend, Nct sets the trend.

[@fangirlmode8705]

Facts not tea. ☕☕☕☕

[@happyyeolie4498]

Absolutely agree with your opinion👍👍👍

[@mutia1509]

Thats actually SM culture to make a new trend 😆

[@blublublu1599]

That's true

[@hyuckten4073]

I LOVE THE TEA

[@do_jae_jung]

As expected only intellectuals would like Simon Says 😂

[@dintaririnyuliana1867]

This... Best comment

[@gabbysico]

True 🤔

[@RR-cq2pn]

True talk

[@ijustwantsomemilk.186]

Am I intellectuals?

[@daewakilat1842]

Glad that i'm an intellectual lol

[@kimkkl2184]

My kink is ppl being blown away by NCT songs quality Edit: wooowww this really did blow up. Omg tnks yall

[@kachan1457]

SAME

[@Claire-tq2dm]

Ahhhh same 😂😂

[@Z3MBlE]

why i relate

[@kimkkl2184]

@All 18 Members of NCT Are My Bias Hahaha tnksssss

[@niharikarajput7752]

HONESTLY SAME

[@miro2353]

"There isn't a single NCT video that I don't enjoy." - Umu I was so looking forward to this reaction, I KNEW you guys would enjoy it!

[@aztre]

Can I ask if they're are fan of NCT?

[@miro2353]

@@aztre Simon Says is a very musically interesting song and I thought they'd be thrilled to see this experimental side of them! And Umu says in this video that she's become an NCTzen this year, so yeah, she's definitely a fan now!

[@mutia1509]

@@miro2353 happy to get a fellow fan like her 😂

[@karolinakaluzna]

Kylie Yeah. She said in this video and in earlier ones that she’s a fan of NCT.

[@nomad82912]

I think she became a fan after seeing them perform at KCON

[@diminutivedoodle403]

Kevin thumbnail clickbait is too effective I can't resist

[@gisels.5769]

IKR 😅😅😅

[@huh9938]

666 likes..

[@afeniel9208]

Kevin is my bias on this channel 😅

[@nkzy9438]

Same 😅💕

[@euniceong595]

IFKR OMG

[@simp2478]

Umu: "During that bridge I really want to take off my headphones throw them down and just run around the room screaming" Same here girl, same.

[@miro2353]

And UMU officially announces that she's an NCTzen! What a lovely day.

[@aztre]

SHE IS? OMGGG

[@karolinakaluzna]

She has said it in a video before this one too.

[@Buffaylo]

@@aztre actually she has been an nctzen since Touch 👍💚

[@4862rachel]

NCT never disappointed us

[@christianjosephdejesus8425]

"Simon Says" by NCT 127 (Part 1: Music Production) #1 Horse Neighing - in some parts of the song you can hear a horse neighing used as a sample. In the Universal Symbolisms, Horse Symbolizes Freedom. And as we know the game "Simon Says" is a game being controlled by a Simon. But NCT with this song is breaking free and what they wanted is freedom without caring what Simon Says. #2 Robot Noises - The Song uses Robot Noise makes when it is being controlled. As we know their is a line we all use "Idols are not Robots". Robotic sounds are added to the song with the context of Idols are Humans, not Robots that can be Controlled by Simon but with the song "Simon equates to PUBLIC". I removed the Haka part, since it has offended some of our Maori friends. SM Entertainment, NCT's Production and Management Team in Particular already apologised to the usage of Haka in the Song.

[@aztre]

where did you find this

[@_de_reve]

thanks for the input! i didnt know about why they decided to use the maori chant and this ties well with the song's meaning

[@John-ol4ky]

Christian Joseph De Jesus ehm i don’t think that sin xi han is korean though (Han could be considered korean but the rest seems Chinese tbh)

[@hanamoon5474]

Christian Joseph De Jesus Thank you for this, always enjoy learning, and did not know about Karakia.

[@auxa2831]

The song and it's meaning makes so much more sense now, thank you for this

[@Tarere2K]

No the "cursing" they used is a Haka sample. "Tuturu Whakamaua kia tina" from New Zealand🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@HanaNoAi]

I thought it was English and cursing!!! Lol thanks.

[@kutetina2328]

What is mean , sorry my english .

[@michaellee3626]

@@HanaNoAi actually i thought the same

[@Tarere2K]

@@HanaNoAi To foreigners the word "Whaka" is pronounced F***a but in no way it is cursing😁😁

[@Tarere2K]

@@kutetina2328 Roughly translates to the idea of properly grasping (an idea or saying) so that it has essence or it is embodied like you can feel the power of it with your own hands wholeheartedly. Tuturu meaning 'real', whakamaua meaning ' to grasp' and tina meaning 'body'

[@desidiocta]

I know you guys will LOVE this track. this track is not just a train, it's a frickin rollercoaster. Simon Says is just the perfect lovechild of Cherry Bomb, The 7th Sense, and Run Back 2 U. this song (and Regular-Irregular album) definitely will be on my top 3

[@faizdz5472]

Lately I'm a bit turned down by their songs, Simon Says and Superhuman really sounded very good. but then after Jopping went out NCT title songs have been losing some bits of harmony imo, they focused on rapping, I hope they keep the harmony...

[@Samikpop]

This song is just so catchy. NCT definitely has their own sound and this is one of them

[@l.c.6282]

How can one choose a favourite NCT song for 2018? This is their year.

[@melissadelacruz735]

From B-sides to their main track, can't choose one either NCT 2018/U/DREAM/127="STRESS" 😂😂😂

[@andreaIantis]

"They're having vocalists rap too" jaehyun actually started out as rapper but later changed to vocal so he can do both but sm always gives taeyong and mark the rap parts so jaehyun automatically gets vocal parts :)

[@andreaIantis]

@@janina-hy8hw dwahfj if i check? XD i was there with smrookies haha, i just read a lot about jaehyun changing from rap to vocal :) but that was at the very beginning and thus changed very quickly with the nct concept. His cover of i can show you the world is iconic

[@CharleneOcampo13]

Umu is officially an NCTzen now she's discovered the memes also, Jaehyun was supposed to be a rapper rather than a singer while he was a trainee

[@Cherry_Jjong]

@Charlene Ocampo and also, Yuta was supposed to be a vocal but sm made him a rapper.

[@nomad82912]

SM will probably switch the roles around according to songs. Mark and TY also sings in some tracks.

[@Buffaylo]

she has been an nctzen since Touch 👍💚

[@exoismystrength9833]

Yeah, reverse case happened with Chanyeol. But honestly, Jaehyun wasn't supposed to sing???? But his voice is like sooo fit for singing that I can't see him as anything but a singer.

[@user-vv1gr1fs1j]

@@exoismystrength9833 in case if u or anyone wandering, nct is a group where the member doesn't have specific position (mostly NCT U). They will be placed as vocal or rap or dance depending on the style of song that suit them.

[@isaacowens_]

So my initial thought about the “horse” sound seems to be totally right. It’s definitely the Nazgul sound effect from Lord of the Rings. I played them one after the other and they pretty much match.

[@realfuckingdark]

Oh wow that's actually pretty cool

[@isaacowens_]

Hey just letting y'all know I posted my instrumental remake for this song if you guys are interested!

[@affectionatevirgo]

I don't think I've ever been so early lmao. This reaction was amazing. And honestly I didn't pay enough attention earlier to realize that they used horse sounds as well and I'm mind blown. It's great to see how such weirdly different sounds work so well together. Can't wait for the other reactions

[@bryangarlan7373]

Okay I was actually waiting for ur reaction and ur opinion music-wise. *_LITERALLY!_* who’s with me?

[@redotwin]

ME!

[@sofieaeth]

I love ur username

[@aztre]

Can I ask if they're are fan of NCT?

[@skolastika4688]

LISA MANOBANGS bitch that’s me too im joining

[@nomun9806]

IVE BEEN WAITING THEM SINCE SIMON SAYS RELEASED

[@evrimbayraktar4889]

kevin an intellectual for liking the fandom name!!! most of the nctzens hated it because there was a rumour it was going to be citizens and i actually liked it because it made sense akjshfa anyway I LOVE YOU GUYS THANK YOU FOR RECOGNISING THEIR UNIQUE STYLE

[@exo_nct_wayv_redvelvet]

And the fandom nickname is cute "seasonies"

[@kiadgz]

i think nctzen is n-citizen cause nct is n-city so if you stan them you’re an nctzen (n-citizen)

[@dynaathrh8130]

​@@exo_nct_wayv_redvelvet ohh u guys have nickname too? just like exols and reveluvs... thats cute. why is it call "seasonies" tho?

[@heleecopter]

@@dynaathrh8130 because its easier to pronounce i guess..? Yeah compared to NCTzen, Seasonies is easier to pronounce lol

[@user-vv1gr1fs1j]

@@dynaathrh8130 it's actually "czennies" but the pronounce sound like "seasonies" so yeah their name seasonies

[@lolaloli9362]

Simon Says is an amazing experience.. I'm happy that NCT are continuously releasing good music to us😭 Nctzen are being fed with so much quality stuffs this year starting from Boss until Simon Says.. Thanks for liking their music Umu and Kevin 👍

[@rarshapso]

Taeil pulls that high note in live performances too and oh my god it's just as beautiful

[@meghnashankar591]

it seems like a ton of ppl hated this song but i LOVED it. everything about it makes complete sense to me. the harmonies are fantastic. the slightly off-beat rapping that goes with the whole "we're different" theme. haechan's voice oh my lord he sounds like a freaking angel. switching to major in the chorus. HOLY SHIT THE CHORUS IS SO GOOD. it reminds me a lot of a creepy nursery rhyme, like "ring around the rosie," which to me kind of ties into the whole simon says/indoctrination/obey theme because children are expected to all participate in singing nursery rhymes. it's like the chorus is very straight and narrow while the verses are more rebellious. also the walking in a circle reminded me of the baekhyun x loco mv which just adds to the whole "break from the status quo" thing. oh my god it's so good. they change it up at exactly the right time. it's experimental yet safe at the same time. structurally speaking, it's completely normal but each section changes up so much it keeps you on your toes. it's such a fantastic song and mv and choreography and concept i don't understand how anyone could dislike it.

[@gianninaaman]

Umu: Why is this so amazing? Kevin: That blew my mind MOOD

[@GuruPuffola]

NCT's bridges EFFECT 3:36 I honestly love their songs' bridges so much hahaha

[@Hana-gd1vr]

ugh one of my three most anticipated nct reactions,,,,, so glad to see you liked it as much as i expected it

[@aztre]

Can I ask if they're are fan of NCT?

[@emberdalit9274]

who are the other two? I want to watch quality reaction vids but its so hard to find :(

[@johannal.5281]

@@emberdalit9274 form of therapy does good reactions, and he usually focuses on the filming aspect of the mv

[@Hana-gd1vr]

Kylie i think umu is a fan in terms of music, but i don’t know whether she stans them like a ‘normal’ fan, although recently it does look like it! kevin definitely does enjoy their music too, but from what i remember the only groups he’s a full on stan of are twice and momoland ( that was a few months back so i might be wrong!!)

[@Hana-gd1vr]

Ember Dalit the other ones are form of therapy and kpjaw! form of therapys reaction came out yesterday so i definitely recommend checking it out, and i’m still waiting for kpjaw to come through

[@lovelylets8133]

First time watching your NCT reaction in this channel and WOW. Most of people will only say that NCT esp NCT 127's music are weird yet here you are giving an opinion and explanation from the music wise and gave me a lot more insight about their uniqueness. So much respect for your video :)

[@marty9400]

4:19 Me after listening to Simon Says for the first time

[@katiana5103]

Same!

[@yoonchoishaven5036]

Do y’all know how I always got goosebumps in every Donghyuk’s part??

[@clownzensgowild5091]

YOURE NOT ALONE BECAUSE SAME

[@katec.1584]

Simon says is art, period. 👏👏👏

[@happyyeolie4498]

Jaehyun can sing, dance and so does rap. Such a talent boy ㅠㅠ. No no, all members of NCT are so talent. Moreover, their visuals are really fantastic.

[@kerroppichan]

Simon Says is PEAK NCT. When it first came out i thought omg this sounds exactly like how I expect NCT to sound. I have a lot of fave nct songs but simon says is like their most representative song for me tbh like if someone asks what nct's music is like, it's this. It's not public friendly, it's not trendy, it's not something you'd usually hear and that's what makes it so nct. So not generic. Doesnt go with the trends, but has their own style

[@mooodleoodle]

Your videos help me appreciate artists' songs more as someone who's not very knowledgeable about the technicalities of music. Thank you.

[@christiandyo5809]

Classic NCT sound came back! - Kevin And I agree!!! 💚👏🏼

[@kikilala9371]

This is the first time I heard someone compliment the fandom name 💚 *NCTzen* 💚. I know it's irrelevant but it just makes my heart swell with pride.

[@dream-xs1oh]

you guys have so much genuine, raw appreciation for music and it's especially refreshing to see you point out/talk about things that a lot of people wouldn't notice or would look past and ofc that's where your higher knowledge of music comes in but it's just so heartwarming to hear/see!

[@byllila999]

U

[@azhizarahma7405]

I'm so so so so happy with those much of compliments and appreciations you give to Simon Says 😭 Simon Says is truly amazing like really wowww and just like what Umu said, it's fantastic but in a kinda weird way but then NCT has always been like that 😎 I love it the moment you guys fell silent in the bridge hell yeah that's a fineass piece of bridge. Also your reaction in Taeil's high note... IKR 😭💚✨ I'm verry happy that Umu became an NCTZEN especially that you got in because of their music. Yes, people need to appreciate their unique music, really.. 😭 Thank you, Umu and Kevin for the reaction 👍 I have been waiting for this haha Oh, btw, I love it when you add those nct memes in the video I didn't expect it lol 😂

[@zx5804]

*I was waiting for them to react to taeil's high note yassssss*

[@sofyaamjad245]

Im into kpop just 2 years,and I still think that"bless me achoo"is the most iconic think in kpop.

[@flogaugusch]

now I can't unhear the horse help

[@mooodleoodle]

Same 😂 it's a pleasing sound though

[@your-regina]

Haechan's part in the bridge is my favorite part, his voice is very unique, he almost sounds like a woman and I like when men can sing like that.

[@sicksocksocksick]

YES I KNEW YOUD LOVE THIS,, musically this was SO good and interesting!!

[@notqler]

I AM THIS EARLY BECAUSE ITS NCT

[@lateefahsanni3884]

i love this song seriously,,, mainly because of the weird vibe,, the opening rap was dope.. the vocal part rocked so welll.. the vocal line are amazing.. Taeil's high ote will always be needed everytime,, they killed this

[@natbae5535]

Kevin at the start of Taeyong's verse IS SUCH A MOOD BRUHHHHH

[@amalia3976]

we love educated nctzens

[@jisungpwarkmommy297]

Yes we are ❤

[@sreanahabiba1914]

nct are on a whole another level honestly NO other group compares

[@che-che-che-checherrybomb6051]

I liked the video even before I watch your reaction because I know you guys will give us a high quality content. Anyway, Jaehyun used to be a rapper. 😉

[@dani-rey]

IT IS A SUPERIOR BOP AND IT DESERVES SO MUCH BETTER

[@maangelajoynarido4306]

i had goosebumps wathcing this video.. both because of how great simon says it and at how umu and kevin really felt the song

[@theplacewhereucanfindmytra3691]

Listening to any NCT song like 'why is it so amazing?'

[@widaaddissou9342]

*at end of mv* Kevin: Oo that blue Me: Kevin: That blew my mind Me: *Immediately gets the dumb joke, and breaks down laughing*

[@ciKKinnicK]

Dad's joke.

[@toxicnaware]

this reaction was so cool & different cause you guys actually recognize the music itself i honestly cant believe i havent seen y'all before?? nct really is THAT group tho like they're always so unique, unafraid to step outside the box, & i love em for it! bops after bops my dude!!

[@lovelylets8133]

I always back to this reaction every time I've heard or read some people said that NCT making a weird song yet again. You know I think in most part they really are making a weird music. If you never listen to their song before you're not gonna like their songs at all. I think that is what they're trying to do, they make US changed our mind about the kind of music THEY made. It really is just like the theme of simon says song itself, don't ever follow the whatever simon says a.k.a people says, just break the rules and shows people how cool you yourself are.

[@meriem-oi1nh]

Vocalists slayed it right there😘😘😘

[@baharal-ramadhani5294]

I haven’t seen you this blown away for some time XD i love NCT, good music all the time! Please react to Key’s FACE album!!

[@1004jinji]

im new to nct im quite shocked finding out many people hate simon says?? this song isa bOP for me the first time i listened to it

[@mimosapudica5160]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@akirafudo5203]

Simon says that my weave was TOOK

[@jscae4977]

Still watching this every single day coz its pure appreciation of NCT

[@linyanjun8572]

I love how they suddenly got quiet when it was Doyoung’s part and Taeil’s high note

[@techhhi]

The only channel I do watch and trust for the reactions

[@eltk_]

They sample that classic cartoon running sound in the pre-chorus. (Fred Flinstone scrambling / "Temple Block Riot")

[@kofirain]

Nct never dissapoints with their unique sounds and songs

[@alsoinadream]

I've been waiting for this reaction. This journey to see Umu become a nctzen is just so amazing. She gets more and more hyped every reaction!

[@moonlexi664]

CAN YOU BELIEVE THERE IS PEOPLE THAT DON'T LIKED THE SONG AT ALL??? like: "uh, just another song like cherry bomb, nothing amazing" "It's not a bop" w h a t ? first: the line distribution was the best actually that NCT 127 ever had. Second: THAT TAEIL'S HIGH NOTE third: the bridge fourth: bLeSs mE aChOo~

[@m_217]

This reaction is so amazing omg... I loved the song when I first heard it and I knew you guys would too, I’m happy you did a reaction to this!

[@rara.3374]

THOSE NCT MEMES THOUGH😂😂😂

[@elliegabrielson9662]

Your reactions always make me appreciate the songs so much more omg

[@aynahan8599]

your reaction is so satisfying and so music wise. not just like other that just says it's like this and i love this song but you actually explained one by one. keep it up!

[@sakurachan288]

I'm surprised by how much I like Simon Says tbh usually I don't like songs that are hard to digest at first listen/don't have much melody but because of the bridge with Taeil's high note (can't deny the chills it gave me) it made me want to give Simon Says a few more listens? And now I'm kinda obsessed with this song.

[@Yunanuu]

Thank you for your reaction! They always make me appreciate the song more (somehow)

[@biankaidk3288]

I really love they way you talk, so professional, thanks for this 💚

[@hanifarahmahadi2355]

You guys should hear the clear instrumental only ver of simon says. IT REALLY DOES BLOW YOUR MIND

[@Ruocher]

I just looking forward to this !!! Thank you guys for doing this amazing reaction ! Absolutely love it !

[@Chaos7haru]

Thank you for the reaction! Thank you for appreciating the boys! Thank you! Thank you sooo muchhh♥️ cant wait to see more reactions for NCT from both of you🙆🏻‍♀️

[@ardiiii_16]

NCT 127 - Simon Says why this song amazing damn

[@sofia-te6xs]

FINALLY AS SOON AS IT CAME OUT I JUST COULDNT WAIT FOR UR REACTION

[@leahbarrett7256]

Y'alls reactions makes my heart full. Honestly, could cry. NCT enthusiasts I'm here for it!!!

[@soaringthroughtime]

As expected NCT the best Cause they have their own trend

[@missdyaguilar7849]

OMG I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!

[@tsylim1719]

THANKYOU UMU AND KEVIN FOR REACTING THIS!!

[@Kuaci0606]

The only react channel i trusted 😂

[@tweetinhg]

Yeah Simon Says🙌 I've been waiting for this

[@ct9200]

I got goosebumps looking at you reacting to nct's video

[@missatralissa]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!!!!!!!!

[@ghiblies]

I’ve been waiting for your reaction!!! So excited for this!!!

[@karranctvelvet5045]

I've been waiting for your reactions since the release of the MV. 💚💚 Thank you so much!

[@nctzen8023]

The best reaction ever i love you guys

[@jas8288]

i always wait for your nct reactions :) they're absolutely amazing

[@kashini03]

man i was waiting for this

[@user-nu3lo8hl9k]

I was looking forward to your reaction the most!!!

[@almanandasylviningtyas8518]

Reaction from reacttothek always be the best for mee

[@jujuapples7283]

I love watching their reactions because you learn so much of the details put into the song and how hard everyone has worked on them :')

[@michayuwu147]

i really love your reactions !!!

[@cm7583]

I reallyyy enjoy ure reactions 💗💗💗

[@skyvan88]

I love you guys I just discovered your channel ! And I don't play music but the way you talk I just love it

[@HJ-tw4jo]

Yayyyyyyy been waiting for this!!!!!!

[@ayundaghana7721]

I really love to see your reaction. Keep it up guys

[@sadsunflower6106]

your reactions are the only ones i watch 🥰

[@keleiliang5607]

this is soooo good !!!! i really love yours and kevin's nctzen spirit lmao

[@ohyouaremyday]

THANK YOU! THIS REACTION VIDEO MADE ME ENJOY THE SONG EVEN MORE