NON-KPOP FANS REACT TO TAEMIN CRIMINAL

[@jenniferbl8011]

Ok when Jorge said Taemin is becoming his ultimate- I love you even more😂 ❤️ He is such a master of his art. Act 2 coming November 9th!

[@TheDeonJackson]

Jorge gets his life from taemin! We love to see it

[@jorgeandres3570]

He sure does give me life!! He pulls me into a different astral plane!

[@TheDeonJackson]

Come on astral plane

[@chanyeolisavibe2589]

I think at this point you’re all kpop fans lol. Please react To Taemin’s Live performance of Heaven. It’s SO good. He’s art. The song isn’t on an album but it’s confirmed we’re getting it on his Act II album

[@TheDeonJackson]

😍😍😍😍

[@Saddlemomma]

You have to be very careful to not just take Taemin's lyrics at face value. They usually have dual meanings. "Criminal" is typical of this. The concept for this song is Stockholm Syndrome from the victim's perspective - Taemin; however, Taemin is also the perpetrator (the criminal). Basically, as Taemin has stated, he's trying to break away from his old image/persona and create a new one - "Destroy me more" (and make me even better, as though refined by fire). Right now he's leashed by his old persona ("I'm on a leash called you" - meaning himself) The process of changing your persona, the image that has been with you since the beginning, into a whole new identity is painful but necessary to achieve what he wants, which is to become an even better performer and artist. The statue with him in the sign of the cross is a symbol of resurrection/rebirth - the newly emerging Taemin. Taemin is a devout Catholic, so his MVs often have a lot of meaningful religious imagery and metaphors. Taemin said the beginning scene, when he is down in the dark with the lava floor represents the deepest depths of his present persona. The lighter scene (in the white room w/the speakers) is the mid-progression of his rebirth. The first scene with of him being suffocated while crows flap around him again signifies the slow death of that old ego. Then, the second scene of him suffocating with the bag over his head has butterflies fluttering around him signifying the hint of a newly emerging ego (metamorphosis) Act II of this 3-pt album will be that resurrection/rebirth. It's due to drop on Nov., 9th. with the title track, "Idea". I believe this MV/song is linked to "Famous", also on Act I. The short explanation being "....being "Famous" may be "fabulous" but it's "dangerous" and creates a lot of drama, and Taemin wants "no drama". The requirements of fame (perfection always; flawless in appearance; always on top) are expensive (in personal terms) and can create an over-inflated Ego. The entire album is a masterpiece. Taemin is a very detail-oriented person, and with every MV/Song/Performance/Concert, he is very involved and his fingerprints are everywhere. However, more so in this comeback than ever before. He personally chose the director for this MV (same one who did "Press Your Number" for him), and he co-directed with him to get his exact vision across. In fact, tying his hands together and the key change at the last chorus to harmonize with himself were both Taemin's decisions. Taemin also re-wrote lyrics & instrumentals and had input on the set and album design for the MV & entire album. He also teamed up again with Sugawara Koharu & Kasper to help him with choreography. They are all friends and know Taemin's taste and give him the freedom to alter the choreo as he wishes. Koharu has also worked with him on his songs, "Want", "Move", "Sayonara Hitori" and "Flame of Love". His creative influence is now being felt in SuperM, as he dips his fingers into their choreographies, fashion decisions, and set designs. He just can't keep his hands off anything...lol.

[@soymiacdesign7830]

how nice to know all this! Gracias por compartirlo

[@jennaevans903]

GUYS Taemin : IDEA part 2 is out on the 9th!!!!! Look out!!!

[@jennifergonzalez8033]

Well join the club Jorge! I love Taemin and he’s my favorite. Good reaction!!

[@TheDeonJackson]

Yessa

[@rorawol8608]

Criminal is so beautiful and I love the dynamic he used to sing here. Like crescendo in the versus, the 'destroy me more' and at the end, flexing, I can feel the 'I want to escape but I can't (don't want). I don't know how to explain it. Such a beautiful song

[@KSS352]

I have been waiting for this reaction!!! I'm so glad Jorge is loving Taemin so much! Yes, King Taemin! He is so unique. There is no one else doing what he is doing!

[@coconut1719]

I hope you guys know Taemin is not only in Super M (Super M is a group with members of different groups of the same company) and he is from Shinee (debuted in 2008, 2nd generation of kpop)

[@TheDeonJackson]

We have a ton of shinee reactions ⭐️

[@Jenny-cv2vc]

TAEMIN’s new song came Idea out today 💚💚. Thanks for reacting to this song it’s awesome. Enjoyed watching your reaction video as always🥰

[@TheDeonJackson]

I’m excited

[@nirakorn]

ACT2 IS COMING....... Taemin new title "IDEA" will release on 9 nov please mark on your calendar 6v6

[@ninawilliams9647]

I'm never gonna dance again my ass! I felt the world go in reverse and it shook me to the core. Guys Ive got something for you it's taemins new song black rose it is sexy, sensual and soul taking. Watch the stage live performance and when your done I will call the fire department to put your asses out ok. Also the dance practice is something as good as the video you can for sure see the mj moves and triller routine. Watch all the way until the end when you think it's done taemin is not.

[@bea_hae_tae9392]

TAEMIN multitalent,BEST SOLO ARTIST SM💗💗💗Taemin is phenomenal, his art is simply mesmerising!!! I love everything about this video and this album is sensational as a whole! It's Act 1 and there will be Act 2 in the future, so for sure another MV with powerful performance (this is what he promised and he always keeps his promises). Taemin King!!💗💗💗I noticed after he pulls off his bindings he continues to keep putting his hands back together again throughout the video as if to say he can't get away from the bindings or toxic relationship he is in...it keeps pulling him back into it. This is brilliant! What a wonderful MV this is...visually, musically, artistically. It's a masterpiece! I absolutely love it!!!💗💗💗LOVE song : WANT MOVE#1,#2,#3 DANGER FAMOUS, ARTISTIC GROOVE SAYONARA HITORI ECLIPSE SEXUALITY FLAME OF LOVE STRANGERS MARS THIRSTY PRESS YOUR NUMBER ACE Black Rose 2KIDS HYPNOSIS HEAVEN DAY AND NIHT ......................... 💗💗💗SHINee

[@TYFTM718]

TAEMIN is my all time favorite! He is pure art!

[@TheDeonJackson]

Yesssas

[@ctasiavoshi8686]

He is a piece of art

[@milindawilson9175]

As you may know by now, "Criminal" is part of Taemin's 3rd Korean solo album called Never Gonna Dance Again. It is part of a trilogy which started with his prologue "2 Kids," and continued with "Criminal" which is part of Act 1 of the album. And it was followed up by "Idea" which is part of Act 2 of the album and it brings the whole concept full circle. As Taemin said in an interview: "The two acts put together tell a story. '2 Kids’ is about growing pains and depicts the story prior to the story in the album. You can think of '2 Kids' as a teaser before the movie called 'Never Gonna Dance Again.' Act 1 shows a new side of me. I think it’ll be something you’ve never seen in K-pop before. And Act 2 is the end-all-be-all. It’s the ultimate level of intensity. Never Gonna Dance Again’ was originally the name of the concept. Because it doesn’t make sense for me to stop dancing. But I wanted to give a sense of rebellion with the irony of the title.” And just so you know, Taemin is not the criminal in the song. He is being held captive by the criminal who is the girl he is singing about (i.e. the pressure he feels under as a Kpop idol). The song is about living in a toxic relationship and being brainwashed by the girl to the point where you are suffering from stockholm syndrome and you have now fallen in love with the person (or thing -- i.e. his career) who is inflicting all the pain and suffering on him. Even though you are being abused by that person (possibly a metaphor for the pressure he is creating for himself with the need to always be the best in everything he does) you can't help but love them and allow them to continue to hurt you, etc. This albums whole concept is a metaphor for his life and career. With every release from this album, the concept was designed to be darker then the last. In "2 Kids" he was emotionally and physically beating himself up with regrets and in "Criminal" he was living in a toxic relationship. And "Idea" takes the theme one step further, and says that even though it was my idea and my plan to live this life, nothing comes without a price, and because of that need for perfection, any chance of being average or living a regular life is pretty much dead. Taemin has sacrificed everything to become the magnificent and unique performer and person that we know him as today. But there really is no one that pushes him or holds him to a higher standard then himself. Taemin has said that he really has never taken a true vacation since he was a trainee -- he started with SM Entertainment when he was around 11 years old -- and he doesn't know what to do if he isn't constantly working and training. The thing that he hates the most is when people assume he has had it easy because he is part of a big and powerful company and he is so naturally talented. As he has said, there has never been anything that has come easy to him and he has only gotten to where he is today because he has worked hard to accomplish everything. He is constantly pushing himself to become the best of the best in everything he does. If you are impressed with Taemin's dancing, just wait until you see his dance practice video for "Criminal." You will be even more blown away. Taemin is on a whole other level. Taemin's choreography is very much influenced by him. Although he has input in almost everything he does, he has choreographers that come up with the choreography for most of his dances and he then infuses it with his own ideas and style and makes it uniquely his. The way Taemin dances is just the way he moves. His movements are effortless. If you watch Taemin dance more, you will see that no matter who choreographs the dance, it will always be very Taemin-like. Many choreographers who have worked with him over the years have said that, with Taemin you can't help but allow him to move in whatever way his body takes him. Taemin is art in every sense of the word. :D Taemin is just one of those performers that leaves you speechless every time he steps on stage. He was born to be a performer and that is one of the reasons why he has become known as the Korean Michael Jackson. That is also why, as one of the top two dancers in the industry, he was made a member of SuperM. (Kai from EXO -- Taemin's best friend since they were trainees, who is also under SM Entertainment, as well as a member of SuperM -- is the other top dancer.) Taemin is an Idol of Idols and a legend of legends. And the title of the industry's BEST dancer isn't just a fan's opinion but it's a widely agreed upon title bestowed on both Taemin and Kai by their peers and the industry as a whole. There is literally no one considered better than them. Taemin's style of dance can't be defined. As he has said, he has worked his entire career to create a style of dance that is unlike anything in the Kpop industry. And I would argue that that now extends to the entire industry of dance. Taemin started out as a self-taught popper and locker without any dance training, and, even then, as a trainee it was clear his skills as a dancer went far beyond the average dancer. Over the years, as you see with "Criminal," he has infused those popping and locking skills into his now more contemporary style of dance. But, when it comes to dancing, he can do it all and there is no one better at it than him. Taemin's talents are one reason why SHINee are one of the top groups in the industry and why they have such legendary status. SHINee is made up of some of the absolute best singers, dancers and performers in the entire industry. With more than 12 years since their debut, they still command one of the top spots. When Taemin debuted in 2008 as part of SHINee he was only 14 years old and, yet, he was already known as one of the best dancers in the industry, and he has only gotten more magnificent over the years. Now after 12 years Taemin is still one of the youngest in many Kpop circles (he is only 27) and, yet, he often has the most seniority and experience. He is so well respected that everyone looks up to him. The funny thing is, although Taemin is ultra confident when on stage, when not performing his personality is the complete opposite. That's what makes him even more lovable and why he is so popular. When on stage, Taemin can turn his sexy, sensual side up to 3,000 and he becomes the most powerful and magnificent performer that commands the stage. But the minute he step off the stage he becomes quiet and shy and he blushes when people compliment him for his looks or performance. When not on stage, Taemin is known for being sort of innocent and kind of naive and a little ditsy, as only the maknae (youngest member) of a group can get away with -- he is 2 to 4 years younger than the rest of the SHINee members and he plays up being the baby when he is around them, and they pretty much will do anything he asks. He knows how to be cute when he wants something, but he hates it when someone asks him to be cute. LOL.

[@sherry2371]

I had to watch this twice because the three of you crack me up so much 😂 - Dion, I hope you move to nyc so this can happen weekly.

[@blythegraham9446]

I love you guys’ energy, so chill

[@TheDeonJackson]

Oh thank you so much

[@azpcshawol9615]

Act2 is coming!!! On November 9th with 'Idea' Please do a reaction of that

[@natcha4777]

You mean Lelouch from Code Geass . I kind of agree by the way.

[@elenashinka]

I've been waiting for you guys :DD Thank you for your reaction, more Taemin, more SHINee! (By the way, our brave marine Minho will be back from the army in less than two weeks, so we'll see them together again soon!)

[@jorgeandres3570]

BEST. NEWS. EVER!!! Thank you for letting us know!! Can’t wait to see how he looks after being away for so long

[@TheDeonJackson]

He gonna be buff buff

[@judyalaasy8523]

Yes I was waiting for y’all reaction

[@veritonvp2034]

Taemin is coming back with Act 2 IDEA on Monday. Brace yourself cuz just from the teaser esta que arde

[@imaginedcommunity]

Just started watching your channel's react videos and loved watching Jorge's indoctrination into the House of Taemin through the last few months. truly a journey.

[@TheDeonJackson]

Yessss

[@Mariii.iiii19]

Taemin is my ult soloist 💗.

[@TheDeonJackson]

😍😍😍😍

[@IamYoZen]

I remember when I first watched Criminal, I immediately thought of Tokyo Ghoul cuz of his eyepatch lol

[@LG-qj5qj]

Taemin move, want

[@daminimanu]

Act 2 is coming on 9 nov Please react on Taemin black rose stage performance

[@TheDeonJackson]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@LG-qj5qj]

Very talented

[@Pearlysky25]

Yayyy I hope you show them Black Rose the Stage too! I think they will love it as well💙 That stage is pure ART🔥

[@TheDeonJackson]

That’s my Jam 😍😍😍

[@Jojo-17Argentina]

Act 2 this November 9 ♡

[@Lena-zn4re]

Taemin's releasing ACT part 2, the continuation to this album on Monday. By the looks of the teaser... it's going to be *intense*.

[@yayanaaa]

Taemin is king of k-pop

[@TheDeonJackson]

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[@belerinah]

AHHHH TAEMIIINNNNNNN

[@denisecmg]

I clicked so fast after seeing this!😂 Hope you also have Black Rose in the line up.❤

[@TheDeonJackson]

You already know

[@TheEnigma888]

act 1 black rose stage live please. this is also from this album. and be ready for act 2. it is coming. he already dropped the teaser and it is promising to be fire. thank you for reaction! and maybe you didn't catch up with the vocals cause you were busy being the mess in the culmination ending part. still it was sweeet and funny. so thanks

[@MS9SM-6]

Taemin your global fans are waiting for world Tour. Can you please start from Euro Tour… You are the one artist who break the idol culture and calling you idol will be an insult. You are the master of your art… Lee inspiring…

[@J.F_ARTZ]

#AriesSquad!! 🐏♈💕💕💕💕

[@TheDeonJackson]

Yessss

[@chyybby]

Please please react to to TAEMIN IDEA...I love it so much it’s so freaking amazing. Please!

[@TheDeonJackson]

I love that song

[@xjpnfanx]

The anime ur prob thinking of is FMA

[@gomlix]

React to EXO Kai and Karina Tucson performance I LOVE YOUR REACTION❤🔥

[@bambeeyejoy]

Love how he incorporated mask wearing into his concept

[@TheDeonJackson]

We Stan

[@diobrando-1867]

jorge is too funny 😭

[@TheDeonJackson]

Agreed lol

[@neiicey7892]

React to mamamoo dingga and aya

[@antonella3721]

React to some of the next videos.... all of them have insane dance moves and amazing voice TAEMIN - 'Flame of Love' kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZmQcmmwbLJjsMU dance dance dance, dancing on the top of the car Taemin - Press Your Number ( written by Bruno Mars ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqSyeJyKiL-Smck or kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioaVaJyCbMmgrLc (live perf) or kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqjbdGWOfMibjZo&ab_channel=SMTOWN (dancing in the river) or kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2q9hX6jr9Vqe9k Taemin - sayonara hitori kzbin.info/www/bejne/oomtfHianLxolZI Taemin that got the unbeatable score of 189/200 (Hit the stage) Taemin - sayonara hitori kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYK0e2qwd9-MgNU dancing on the top of a piano Taemin Drip Drop kzbin.info/www/bejne/hauWnqBpqbV-nMk Taemin - Move kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqWmm6JuicRpn6M Taemin - Soldier kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH62noGphauCsK8&ab_channel=Lolchae93 Taemin - Sekaide Ichiban Aishitahito kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXa7kIyueJmdbqs an amazing performance under the rain.. a very beautiful and romantic song Taemin - Hypnosis kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3WUfoh9ibyaY8U soooo beautiful Taemin - Snow flower kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKuwgn9-Yqd5ZrM&ab_channel=%EB%94%A9%EA%B3%A0%EB%AE%A4%EC%A7%81%2Fdingomusic Taemin - I'm crying kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHi1aYupZq-fos0&ab_channel=S.D Taemin - Heaven and Holly Water kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpnXp6aJpMR1l5o&ab_channel=TaemLover he is dancing on a stage tilted to 45 degrees .. is amazing... an amazing performance , Holly water amazing vocals.. Taemin -Slave kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoiUcouppLV7o8k&ab_channel=S.D very sexy lyrics (dance and song)

[@j2kay93]

im a leo 🤣

[@xuchiha._.itachix5690]

o cute I'm capricorne to kkk

[@Seriphina]

Code Geass is the anime.

[@TheDeonJackson]

Yes that’s the one!

[@brittneygates6453]

Ewwww not moist 😭 what in the world is this madness!

[@TheDeonJackson]

Haha

[@faithbenjamin6401]

Please react to Love Killa by Monsta X :)

[@anhthunguyen7589]

Up

[@yumu5460]

It’s code geass :)

[@TheDeonJackson]

Omg that’s it

[@erxmeeza]

One piece??