Performer Reacts to RIIZE 'Siren' Performance Video | Jeff Avenue

00:14 INTRO
2:33 FIRST REACTION
03:54 THOUGHTS
05:33 SECOND WATCH + ANALYSIS
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I am an actor and content creator with Hollywood credits including roles on Lucifer (Netflix), Starlight Christmas (Hallmark), JT Leroy (Universal Studios), etc. In this channel, I offer insight to Kpop performances using my 10+ years of training in dance, acting, singing and overall performance. In dance, my forte are contemporary and musicals and have done most of my performances in theatre. Although my channel is mostly known for dance analysis, I am currently inactive in the dance community.
#RIIZE

[@JeffAvenue]

You May Also Like RIIZE It's Live Band Concert reaction: www.patreon.com/posts/riize-its-live-89066934 RIIZE INTRO FILM Reaction: www.patreon.com/posts/riize-film-88831136 KCON LA Pre-Show Performance reaction: www.patreon.com/posts/riize-kcon-la-88117498

[@LiquidDiamondFlute]

Please react to INFINITE's new comeback after 5 years, New Emotions! They uploaded a performance video though you'll want to see the MV too haha

[@girlg2056]

React aespa Better things

[@renaekates1569]

The dancer in red used one of bts dance moves I will add music video in a few min

[@taroyakii3653]

it’s good that they found members who can match taro’s dance skills

[@jasmine_soo8839]

Ikr... Since he a pro dancer before... The whole team must be a good dancer to match his energy... And make a good pict for a whole team...

[@goldes9208]

but... many nct members are top tier dancers too😌

[@iswatchyoutube]

@@goldes9208its not about NCT,they mean when SM decide to make Shotaro leave NCT they better found another guy who suit him like NCT and yes RIIZE suit him,sometime i hope this is one of NCT’s unit,NCT Riize😂

[@beepbop1301]

Yeah dance is good but where are the vocals 😭

[@Lajririrkt]

@@beepbop1301vocal base song “ memories” will come out in 21st aug . Trust me . Their vocals are amazing . Even pre debut singing of them are hella good .

[@TouchTheSKY826]

This video made me feel attacked in the best way possible🔥…Center Won Bin giving that kai/ taeyong energy turned up to 100…I don’t know how SM finds these crazy, charismatic centers with unmatched stage presence but I’m living for it.

[@JeffAvenue]

OMG YES I AGREE WITH THE COMPARISON SLAYYY WON BIN

[@eve_ss7780]

Agree!! and they're all VISUALS too!! 😍

[@callmeyourbae2859]

yasss their vibes are the same

[@shaheenawafeeqa7901]

Totally agree w u I see Kai in him like those overflowing charisma 😲

[@furlingglasgow]

HELLA AGREE

[@eve_ss7780]

Fun Fact: This song "SIREN" samples H.O.T's hit "Age of Violence", which is SM's very first boy group. What a great homage!

[@samantha-zs7bs]

oml I knew it!!

[@samantha-zs7bs]

that's so cool

[@jasmine_soo8839]

Really? HOT too have a hiphop vibe too

[@eve_ss7780]

I think this video solidifies that WONBIN will be the center of RIIZE :) SM really knows how to pick their centers (from KAI, TAEYONG, and many more)👏🏻 Oh and btw, it was also announced that RIIZE will be performing in KCON LA DAY 3!!! 🥰

[@JeffAvenue]

i sawww. even more sad i’m not going 😭

[@IzzyHi555]

WoW I can't wait to watch them even if it's just through a KZbin video 🥰

[@ella-ine]

Wonbin gagged everyone, like he's crazy. What a powerful center of riize

[@wowwow6488]

literally he left me utterly speechless!

[@ohKhei704]

My bias Monday : Eunseok Tuesday: Anton Wednesday: Wonbin Thursday : Seunghan Friday : Sohee Saturday: Shotaro Sunday : Sungchan

[@JeffAvenue]

BAHHAHHA

[@SK-nf4fg]

Seven Days a Week!

[@anastasyavie6236]

hahaha, the only right way to have bias in riize

[@nctislifeduh]

Same girl

[@wowwow6488]

MOOD

[@chuuu4610]

Where did SM find someone with the charisma of Kai/Taeyong, amazing long hair, and the name Wonbin? They even have their most beloved Jaejoong style visual in Sungchan. And the tall handsome son of a famous composer. Anton is as tall as Sungchan is. Not to mention dance king Shotaro. Seonghan and Eunseok are also famous trainees. Sohee sings well. Strong lineup!

[@wissalkars3265]

Wonbin is sooo jaejoong

[@levivi7121]

Wonbin already caught my eye when they released the first set of photos… but here he GAGGED me😩 On top of being in the dance line, it seems like he’s also the center? Also, I agree that Shotaro is able to show his full potential because this is so his niche and the guys are able to blend in with him! Similar groove and dance style!

[@JeffAvenue]

idk how this became 20 minutes of a 1:17 min video HAHHAAHHA

[@ggsairon4223]

Understandable tho😂

[@eli915]

Understandable 😂

[@amanacali8239]

We love the reaction jeff❤❤❤

[@lunatinyz]

Wonbin already caught my eye with the small choreo they released, seeing that his skills are up with Shotaros. He’s definitely a contender for the 5th gen it boy. ❤ RIIZE will take over

[@asdkjgf]

Seunghan is an ace! He ace it all in dancing, vocal, rap and his visual is insane too

[@lucillealbay1572]

Wonbin is the center...and also that his voice really unique...and Anton the tall one...at the young age his already 186 he surpass Johnny's Height...

[@pinkbloodsquad7766]

This group average height is so tall

[@Password9141]

our maknae is pro swimmer, and he can still growing up. Not gonna surprised if he reach 190

[@asdhjwer]

My bias was shotaro and now my bias still shotaro ❤

[@kyllcp]

I giggled when I saw 20 mins for a 1 min vid 😂 very valid tho those visuals are insane

[@JeffAvenue]

the original uncut version was 33 mins hahahah

[@AnzzCheatedOnMarkWithHaechan]

I'm definitely Stanning them, the performance the visuals the energy the talent everything is there!! with no minors too??? Like what is there to complain about??

[@crystalhung495]

Wonbin is crazy, his dance and facial expression!!!! I LOVE HIM BECAUSE OF THIS VIDEO

[@watapopo1]

Shotaro is back !!!!!!!!

[@evenstar197]

WONBIN after that dance and seeing him play guitar!!! Omfg I’m so excited. SM visuals coming in play again here. They truly can’t be beat. 😂

[@Shishi-dj2ml]

I love Seunghan's dancing so much plus he is a vocalist. ACE✨

[@kwinczlogin]

when seunghan comes in dancing to rapping then shift to singing 👏 deymmm! screams ACE 💯

[@Rizee1125]

Shotaro forever 🤭🔥🔥🔥

[@winctzeri923]

When you said "I miss this guy (SHOTARO," I suddenly got teary eyed ahhh

[@wallflower459]

Wonbin and seunghan insane😫i cant wait for vocals from them....especially when their concept is emotional pop

[@anglyksd]

My bias is shotaro even before, he’s my ult ❤

[@sarahlou211626]

My bias here is Shotaro, Seunghan and Anton..

[@annabelle2985]

The one and only Osaki Shotaro is my bias. He is just phenomenal, despite not being in the center at all (I'm looking at you SM), he is doing amazing things whenever you notice him at the side. He doesn't need to be in the center to get the attention. He is so detail-oriented and this will be obvious if they release the dance practice.

[@Sara-fp3zv]

I think the only reason they didn't put Shotaro as center is bcs riize will then become Shotaro & friends, the man stands out even if he was a backup dancer, he'd devour as a center.

[@jesusrivera0509]

I think the main reason is that shotaro is still lacking in the performance side, he might be the best dancer by technical aspect but he dances more like a profesional dancer and not like an idol dancer, in which the stage presence is preferred, he was nct's best dancer but he was very behind compare to the performance level of many of the nct boys. Now don't get me wrong compare to his debut he seems to have improved a lot, but it is very clear that sm found in wonbin their new kai/taeyong

[@annabelle2985]

@@jesusrivera0509 Nope, not true. This old thinking is so year 2020 along with the 'Shotaro only smiles when dancing' biased opinion and has been debunked and proven again and again that it is just the preconceived notion of some NCTzens to make him less than what he is. Whenever Shotaro is in the center, for MAW, Universe, coNEXTion and SMTOWN dance performance, he elevates the whole group. You should read the comments of these videos. Now, I'm not calling for Shotaro to be THE CENTER, but please let him be in the center during the performance. C'mon, he is a main dancer.

[@annabelle2985]

@@Sara-fp3zv You know what you are talking! When Shotaro is in the center, it's like the whole groups gets electrified, it's really mind-blowing to watch.

[@jesusrivera0509]

@@annabelle2985 Could you please provide some links to those debunked facts, cuz i ihave my doubts, i really like shotaro and hope he gets to shine, but in sm main dancers are not always given the spotlight like hyoyeon of snsd

[@eve_ss7780]

SM introduced RIIZE as "emotional pop" group so I'm not really sure if they're going to go with this concept moving forward. There would be a shift probably on their next pre-release. Nonetheless, I'm looking forward to see their future releases. So far, I'm sooo impressed! 👏🏻💯❤

[@pinkinmybloodd]

they shared a sneak peek on their official website and the title track sound very emotional pop

[@jiloi632]

this song isnt included in the album, so they just testing the wave with this song😂

[@apriliafitriyastuti8015]

​@@pinkinmyblooddwhere i can find it?

[@pinkbloodsquad7766]

@@jiloi632 I read somewhere it is included tho. There are 3 songs Memories, Get a guitar and Siren

[@pinkinmybloodd]

@@pinkbloodsquad7766 the album only has 2 songs the details are already out

[@galatea___]

The choreo for Siren seems to have been from Josh Price so I guess that explains why it has such strong hiphop vibes. Wish they could collab more in the future

[@cinnamongirl3638]

Yeah I agree w u, I also feel shotaro can show his abilities way more with this concept and these choreos. I knew he’d fit better with these members since the dream routine was out and I’m glad he found his people

[@elainedgzmn2003]

Even Seunghan who's a vocalist dances so well. As expected from an SM artist❤

[@nanayuuki7472]

Shotaro ❤

[@honey7565]

wonbin is so good 😵‍💫 if this 1:17 minute video kept us in awe, then i think it’s safe to say that everyone needs to prepare themselves for wonbin 😭

[@jezzaperez4287]

really got teary eyed when you mentioned shotaro is home to you coz i know how you love him and thank you for that 🥹🥹🥹

[@ikhebdieishetnietgoeddathe4057]

My bias is Shotaro and you can hear how his voice has changed and improved!

[@w.5655]

shotaro is totally my bias - when he was introduced into nct he was instantly my fav, and i missed him sm !! he’s such an insane dancer i can’t wait to see more of him

[@romana4444]

Shotaroooo ❤❤❤❤❤ I love him ever since he was in NCT and was even so thrilled to find out he used to dance for GACKT

[@PrincessNana08]

Seunghan is calling to me. Hope i get to hear him sing more soon

[@ysmf0m4c]

I was waiting for your reaction! Thank you so much. I agree with your idea that Shotaro's dancing in RIIZE is similar to his dancing when he was a dancer before debut as a member of NCT.

[@myjsoo5231]

Wonbin and anton is my bias today but Idk tomorrow haha, bcs all visual and talented 😂❤

[@reign980]

I was so sure Sungchan is my bias but after this performance vid dropped, Seunghan's becoming a threat loool

[@seunghan03z]

Seunghan is my bias while Sungchan and Wonbia as wreckers hehe. It's hard to choose to these 7 talented members. But I'm already sure that Seunghan will be my bias, that raps and singing ability, and dancing, he's an ace so far, all of them tbh.

[@BigSM_hater_pinkblood]

Seunghan is front the first day my bias and I'm not changing it 😅

[@taroshi6661]

Mine is shotaro since 2020 and forever ❤

[@superdream2073]

Still haven't chosen for my bias. I still can't... Gosh, they're all so talented and their visuals are insanely gorgeous... And that's a good thing for SungTaro as well, they get what they deserve...

[@chuuyapeepee]

agreed, wonbin is definitely crazy 😭

[@wowwow6488]

fr he's got crazy eyes!! he definitely knows how to grab his audience's attention for sure! XD

[@wowwow6488]

so i wasnt the only one feeling like they will be huge haha idky i just get that feeling like they're the perfect group! dont get me started on the visuals, but we really got a composer (anton), main dancers (shotaro, wonbin + possibly lead dancer seunghan), main vocalists (seunghan, sohee), and their group harmony seems great already whether thats on stage or off stage. also as an xg stan, oh my god, i would love it if they're the male ver of xg music and performance-wise (which we can see that they all can dance)!

[@daily_update87]

feel the same! first time I'm really looking forward for a boy group hoping their sound will be consistent

[@wowwow6488]

@@daily_update87 yess, hoping the same as well!

[@hanhngo7041]

I laughed to death when I saw him trying to focus whenever wonbin appeared 😂😂😂

[@Password9141]

Wonbin gonna eat up like Kai and Taeyong, mark my words. The next all rounder, "it" boy in industry for this new gen. Whoever in SM recruting team, who scouted him is deserved get the big bonus..

[@neomooniess6938]

Shotaro is my bias! He’s always amazing

[@yerimstangerines9685]

so realllll I BLUSHED EVERYTIME WONBIN APPEARS TOO DHSJJD. and allegedly siren is not even gonna be in the album, this is only just a dance snippet showing their dance skills

[@SpaghettiPlays]

OKAY I MEAN OFC WE EXPECTED SHOTARO TO EAT AND SERVE A CHOREO BUT DID YALL HEAR HIS VOCALS AND RAP????? HE IMPROVED SO MUCH??????????

[@Leemarkxyz]

Thank you for supporting them..and indeed they are very good and have very good visuals, character and talents. Please continue to support them yaa🙏❤ Thank you for this reaction

[@lexxis2869]

i agree about shotaro not having to hold back anything. he definitely sticks out in nct (not necessarily a bad thing), very evident in the universe dance practice vid. but i feel like his style is a much better fit for this group and im soooo happy to see him like this!!

[@rosy_ayoung]

Shotaro is my bias because he's my bias in nct before. And Yeah , I'm here for HIM with RIIZE

[@benegeserit7870]

I like how you enjoy the Kpop and your point of view Jeff. Keep up the good work. This group will be the fresh blood that has been needed for a while.

[@El-vq8tx]

as soon as I watched this I was like "I definitely know an SM center reveal when I see one"

[@starlight-os7lj]

this is my reaction exactly when i saw wonbin in that video. he's not just a pretty visual, but he's a performer. truly such a good dancer, you can't look away from him.

[@softgrungewitch]

My biases are definitely Seunghan & Sungchan. I became a big fan of Seunghan through the smrookies content last year and Welcome to NCT Universe just solidified that, and Sungchan was already in my top 3 in NCT. I’m also becoming a big fan of Anton through the tidbits of his producing that I’ve heard ^^

[@veragama9125]

Thank you for your reaction video. I loooovvee Shotaro, and real glad that he found his place in this group.

[@beccangavin]

Oh, I like them. Love the focus on the dance. It’s a totally different vibe than NCT and I wasn’t expecting that. I think it’s a really good vibe for Shotaro. More hip hop, a little less experimental. That’s good - it sets them apart from the other SM boy groups. I hope they keep the vibe because I like it.

[@myjsoo5231]

Yash thanks for reaction ❤ Can't wait for Riize debut 😍🎉

[@eve_ss7780]

I loooove everything about this video except the much less screentime of Sohee, Eunseok, and especially Anton (even crumbs of him is so hard to find) They'll probably be more prominent on their next pre-release which I believe will feature more of their vocals. Just my guess! But dang, WONBIN is a beast! He will probably be the center of RIIZE, his dancing, charisma, stage presence. He's on FIREEEEE! 🔥 My early bias is ANTON btw :) (and Wonbin probably, he's so good!!!!)🥰

[@lucillealbay1572]

Anton is in the back cause he's really tall he's 186 tall...but look how cute Anton is...

[@eve_ss7780]

@@lucillealbay1572 yesss he's so cutee! 🥰 I saw him there too sadly there's no solo shot for him. but he's good too! they're all amazing dancers fr 👏🏻💯

[@tinaarina9]

@@eve_ss7780 we'll see them more in Memories MV😊 this is just a kick-start to show off their dancing skills so that's why SM purposedly highlighted the group's dance line

[@eve_ss7780]

@@tinaarina9 yesss, that's what I'm thinking also.

[@erde_19]

Ending pose start on the left is Sungchan, Seunghan, Anton, Wonbin, Sohee, Shotaro and Eunseok

[@clakaw]

It’s unfortunate we didn’t get a close-up of Anton. Hopefully we’ll see him more on the next video. I also love their concept. It’s a group of amazing dancers!

[@lilissavitri7705]

They're so amazing, i can't talk anymore, like YG vibe right? This relly insane!!!! I think this group one of my bias really!!

[@trblmood]

Old school YG

[@lisagogoi1198]

The one who entered first is wonbin not anton. I'm a bit salty that we didn't get to see anton at all... but wonbin - that guy is crazy! He gives off that The sm center vibe (kai, taeyong) that just grips the attention. Also, I relate to this reaction so bad 😂

[@tomiechandesu]

Apart from SungTaro, Wonbin and Sohee caught my freaking heart and soul

[@daily_update87]

wonbin- facial expression,angz and dance sungchan-rap and facial expression shotaro_ of course no one can gate keeping his dance 🔥

[@DjentEmpire]

"We havent even met you yet and theres tongue already" LMFAOOOOOO 😭

[@karekare1261]

Omg I have been watching this performance video on repeat!!!!! Yassss!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@Eat_and_Live17]

Sm really serious when it comes to choosing the center ig....and now new on the list our future of kpop Riize with Center Wonbin

[@StarElementalDancer]

I'm glad to see individuality in dance styles and not have it be robotic. I am down. 😊

[@Neige700]

5:01 Exactly. They remind me of XG. Their dance skills are next level 🔥🔥🔥

[@mimosapudica5160]

i feel proud of myself that i have been a fan of won bin since september (?) last year when he was still a hidden trainee. people would call him beanie guy/boy. and he was already exuding so much charm and charisma. my boy is going to be a superstar!!

[@momotachibana3557]

Wonbin and Seunghan is my bias. 😂 I think they would be visual on this group position

[@blink_____jenniequeen6670]

Wonbin and seunghan are bias wrecking me 😳

[@itsme-pu3ue]

Thank you for supporting them 😭 Anyways, the song is crazy 🔥 But, it is not gonna be on the album.. so sadd..

[@AlexA-dy6hu]

wonbin won my heart

[@ginamarieo789]

I totally agree about the XG reference. Had a similar thought when watching this video and their intro.

[@pranjalverma3025]

ur comments on taro are so heartwarming

[@xdtimmy_]

YESSSS I WAS WAITING FOR U TO REACT TO THIS

[@lb4486]

Its feels like im watching a dance compet 🔥🔥🔥

[@catherinetan6274]

So Hee is the new bias together with taro hahha

[@kimoori80]

danceline is soooo freaking good

[@Neoveezennieee]

Shotaro has always been special in my heart but now they are debuting him in a new group, I am now keeping eye on Seunghan. I can’t wait for their debut.

[@eerye70]

as always , a great video and great commentary and also, another great song.

[@haechan2711]

Excited nako sa debut nila

[@shotarosmomy9365]

shotaro 😎👍💕

[@zoe.lazaro]

absolutely love how u are able to articulate all my thoughts in such a well-spoken way 😭 so excited to see riize debut!!!

[@sani2205]

thank you being so positive !

[@here_wscn]

My bias is definitely Sungchan! Good looking, I love his flow when rap, his singing voice shocked me the most (in a good way ofc), and his dancing skills improve so much (probably thanks to Shotaro and obviously his hardwork)! I've never changed my bias, but I may add 1 more. Since we've got 3 other members that I know nothing about, I will see. But I stan them already and I'm ready for their debut!!

[@amanacali8239]

OYASSSS THANK YOU FOR THE REACTION ❤❤❤

[@xyramaediaz6534]

Waiting for this😭👏

[@fineappledot__1]

I thought Shotaro was good but these boys are crazy

[@Doodlebuggiez]

I’m so excited for Riize! They’re definitely a group to watch out for.

[@i8wonyo]

my early biases gotta be wonbin, sungchan, and sohee! sohee has an incredible voice and wonbins performance amazed me. sungchan has been my bias when he was in nct so i still want to stan him here.

[@fajarkurniawan6623]

It's like fresh air from SM's boy group 🕺

[@dy3410]

Throwback time here (*actually just 1 month ago). Talking about early bias, mine was seunghan sungchan. Then added wonbin. But now i have no biases, like all members are my bias. Each of them have their own charms

[@dy3410]

I believe SM really wanted to debuted a "perfect" group again after DBSK. All members are visuals, musically talented, and have great performance skill. Hope they will grow as big or even bigger than TVXQ ☺️

[@sabrinashifa9005]

Please keep support Riize and NCT in the future

[@gail1015]

Shotaro is my sentimental favorite here. But I look forward to meeting the rest and adding.

[@anggunmilenia1637]

Riize 😭❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥