Performer Reacts to TAEMIN "Criminal" MV

[@JeffAvenue]

Update: current fave in the album is Waiting For You. THE TANGO FEEL AHHHH 💃🏻

[@lari5891]

Yes! I hope he does a stage of the song, inspired in real tango, not the ballroom version.

[@paojelicic2228]

Yes , I love the song Waiting for is my fav !

[@dinasado3101]

Yesss i love waiting for

[@LiaLucina]

omg same 😂

[@ericacella1180]

Agreeee

[@borrema.angelica7674]

taemin be like: lemme destroy every fiber of your being.

[@TheHekateris]

Yes King! Destroy us more!

[@bonniedutton87]

He does that with every video

[@undramaticfanofworld9862]

A.k.A Taemin Signature !

[@aliiiiii190]

Someone said “never gonna dance again” was for everyone else after the album was out because no one would be able to pull it off like him

[@kendal3245]

no one ever

[@cgd295]

wow what a great mind

[@UG6690]

I mean, it is the truth

[@kundans9265]

NO ONE EVER!

[@babylionssirenblack1595]

Only Taemin can so Taeman. The closest would be SHINee :)

[@madeleinearcher999]

The visuals. The beat. Taemin. The dance. The concept. The MV. HIS VOICE. THE SONG. THAT OUTRO SEQUENCE. ITS JUST SO DAMN GOOD

[@ashley-or7zp]

the way he whispers “destroy me more” wow.

[@mtnk096]

It can actually both mean destroy me more or run away.. it sounds a like in korean.. the director says he should just say it clearly.. and he said he made it sound like that to be double meaning and let the audience decide...

[@aleeyah7257]

5:22 for anyone who’s wondering

[@filelifiyo]

And the way he bite away the ribbon handcuffs

[@OritZ31]

“If drip drop and move had a baby it would be this” couldn’t have described it better ✨

[@ihavenoklou4773]

Yeah. The swells,whispers, bass guitar definitely Drip Drop.

[@hiyokikuran6145]

Ooh for me it was like drip drop + press your number

[@rosietales]

Add Danger and Press Your Number to the mix too!

[@emilyvera8538]

I honestly feel like it's the culmination of *everything* he has done, that's why it feels so magnificent for me. This is Taemin at his best.

[@Doyoungismyfave]

There was cloth around his arms lol. He pulls it off with his teeth right before the chorus 😂

[@roseoznz]

yeah I was like how did you miss that it was so hot 😅

[@ohnimevol-9480]

The cloth has quite loose and its still hard to keep the tension

[@JeffAvenue]

HAHA Idk how I missed that either. Definitely saw it when I was editing

[@isalvim]

this choreography looks so insane.. i need a dance practice ASAP

[@taemgo7279]

The STAGE will release at SEPT 12th

[@olkmei9037]

meanwhile you can stream mv kzbin.info/www/bejne/nne0fWp4iJufqNU

[@icehafs]

Taemin said he will upload the choreo video within 24 hours

[@amandajones1995]

The dance practice has been uploaded!!

[@isalvim]

@@amandajones1995 yess i just saw it! literally couldn't breathe for 3min

[@th-bb4et]

What genre of Kpop do you listen to? ME: TAEMIN

[@qaevy]

The song is about Stockholm syndrome

[@rosietales]

There's a theory that it might also be about himself and battling the bad side of him but letting it overtake. Both interpretations are pretty anyway.

[@FlowerLotusThe]

It is not *about*. It's a metaphor🤦‍♀️

[@victoriab98]

the visuals, dancing, vocals. taemin has it all! this is why he's my favorite performer in kpop :)

[@TheGoogergieger]

I remember in a knowing brothers Lee Sang Min described Min Kyung Hoon’s voice as a voice you would pay for. Because you can’t train to sing that well. It’s just a natural gift. And I feel that is a great way to describe Taemin’s dancing. There are other dancers that seem more technically sound or powerful but Taemin is just so effortless. Like he was born to dance. Dunno how to describe it and clearly I’m just a random dude that doesn’t know much about dancing or performing but it’s just how I think and feel when I see him dance.

[@mariumkhalid7388]

Completely agree with u

[@sophisticatedtwat9160]

Except they're not more technically sound. Taemin's technique is pretty much impeccable 😆

[@TheAvastra]

agree,, he seems so effortless,, but his body control is insane,,

[@mariumkhalid7388]

@@sophisticatedtwat9160 I think when they say technically sound they mean that the other dancers movements seem more precise or sharp??? Like take kai for example, he's also really really skilled like taemin but his dancing style is very different. I guess to people who don't know much sharper dance styles may look more technical. Kai and taemin are both gods with impeccable technique tho lol. It's just a difference of style

[@sophisticatedtwat9160]

@@mariumkhalid7388 Oh yeah, true. When you don't know what you're looking for bigger movements may seem better.

[@srshani]

I think Taemin posted i think in one of his bubbles or maybe it was IG live that he had recorded a dance practice but he didnt like it so he was going to re-record it either this thursday or friday I cant wait to see this as a whole choreo!!!

[@shineetaemint6548]

He said it on his live last night

[@JeffAvenue]

Can’t wait!

[@whereisja]

Dance practice or performance version probably releasing Thursday. He really outdid himself again!

[@ceilidhlawrance183]

Honestly every time taemin has a comeback I always think “wow this is amazing there’s absolutely no way he can outdo this”. And then without delay he comes back with something even better. He is truly the best soloist out there I can’t believe the amount of people I’ve come across who haven’t heard of him, what a travesty.

[@dominicsimonacfan541]

The main reason i am in love with Taemin is, he is so so different from others. His talent is one of a kind. The more you watch him, more you know his style and more you love him.

[@alexcarla4516]

the album is a whole masterpiece and everything in the mv is on point, visuals, choreo, vocals, thematic, etc etc also u should react to his ballads like Soldier or Love, bc in that songs he shows his powerful vocals, he is a truly artist

[@rosietales]

Or Flame of Love since it has an mv, Taemin really became a high profile performer.

[@TheHekateris]

ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE! Who's doing it like Lee Taemin? No one, that's who! As Minho once said, only SHINee can out do SHINee.

[@TheSpontaneity]

Rise, clockwork for vocal

[@ken-xv2hv]

Any Taemin/SHINee related vid that is being notify by yt, I always click right away.

[@Sophie-ui6hi]

Your username, IQ = 3000

[@ken-xv2hv]

@@Sophie-ui6hi thank you hahaha.

[@fayla8127]

YOUR USERNAME GIVING ME ETERNAL LIFE

[@ken-xv2hv]

@@fayla8127 🙏

[@hailgaladriel]

i am WAITING for the Stage of this

[@talebhanan3028]

Taemin he's really Amazing dancer we Hope to see him and be happiness again we love u Taemin 🖤✨ i love this dog

[@rainrain123]

I really love this Taemin album... Like every Taemin album. 👁️👄👁️ Criminal is more Taemin than 2kids. But 2KIDS gives a different new feels that I love and which I am here for and at the same time listening something that gives usual Taemin vibe is also great. Its a WIN-WIN situation for Shawols. This album is the best. ❤️🐣

[@gladioluspalustris]

He sings more in this belting style in some Shinee songs. Been a fan since he was singing "noona neomu yeppo" :D

[@JessicaLopez-wc4oh]

I was WAITING for this!!!!! Taemin is the definition of an artist!

[@Amanda-ik1wv]

This is legit my favorite song of the year so far, that last chorus is so impactful. He moves with intention, and I just really love Taemin, she shines so much as a solo artist.

[@bluesmon7904]

It was a work of art, Taemin is not just an idol, he's an great and complete artist. Like I said before, he's a dream being human and not overreacting I swear to god, this concept, the lyrics, the dance moves pierced my bones, I appreciated your reaction to him, you're wonderful, Ily

[@ericacella1180]

After 12 years in the music industry taemin has built his own musical identity. He is a complete artist from every point of view.... Just wow. Every time he performs he is just mesmerizing. It's impossible to take the eyes off him. And this mv is ture art!!!

[@75kie]

Thanks for checking out 'Criminal' and glad you enjoyed it :) RESPONSES TO YOUR QUESTIONS/COMMENTS: >funny you mention Drip Drop cuz this MV was the same director, personally chosen by Taemin this time) who also did Press Your Number >the opening choreo with the binded hands is in fact wrapped by like a ribbon >Criminal was choreographed by Kasper (1MILLION) & Koharu Sugawara (Sayonara Hitori, Flame of Love, MOVE, WANT, SHINee's Good Evening) >yeah NGDA was originally for the concert but he kept it as a rebellious meme to throw us off since he knows it's absurd coming from him Highly recommend you give the full Never Gonna Dance Again ACT 1 album a listen, stay tuned for ACT 2 whenever that comes out, and also look forward to SuperM's return with their official comeback title track `ONE (MONSTER+INFINITY)` in the 'Super One' full album releasing on 9/25

[@uyenpham8180]

Woww thank you for the info.

[@ethelralte1024]

Taemin is narrating a story through his music, he is Art. Taemin is incomparable.

[@gaby5254]

The choreo is so insane. I really hope the dance practice drops soon. Also the whole album is so good!

[@Lola-ui2zf]

So much talent!

[@taeminjimin7441]

Thank u for reactions ❤️ that album is really important for Taemin let’s support him Guys ❤️

[@harinc4976]

Im really addicted to this song! He will release a live performance soon! 12th sat 8pm(kst) on vlive app.

[@jwi4266]

taemin said, " we arent doing ur typical tiktok dance, honey"

[@maugrimmy]

God. This is so good. In love with the concept, kind of wish that SuperM would do something like this also.

[@holyshiii2758]

I just love taemin CRIMINAL it's gonna be my favorite cb of 2020

[@ericacella1180]

I love this man, i love his new album, i love his mv

[@OokamiTsu]

I was waiting for your reaction! Taemin's really out there killing us

[@Xana_09]

Your name--💀

[@ivanamarins4866]

I became myself a academic researcher of the Taemin's dance because this. He's is A-MA-ZING!. And I'm crying now... Again...

[@rockabelle101]

GUYS please remember to also stream the official MV! Taemin worked really hard on this comeback this time but SM isn't doing their best to promote him. This is the first time SHINee/Taemin has asked us to stream so I would appreciate if everyone who saw this also watched the MV at least once :) the rest of the album is also very good!

[@mariedy]

Jeff, you need to watch and react CRIMINAL dance practice video!! I was totally blown away! Taemin and the dancers are too good!!! will wait for your reaction? it is dope!

[@sehnissmile]

I’m so glad you like it. This is definitely his best title track imo. And it might be my favorite album not sure yet. Need a few more listens to see if it tops press it 😅 I hope you check out the album if you get a chance. It’s brilliant

[@kirtisawant9288]

I lost it when they start popping their shoulders back!

[@rischadwirahmawati1267]

React live performance SHINE - DREAM GIRL please!!!! there Taemin danced with a stick and it was very difficult, he lost his toenails ..... that professional Taemin,. always give the best and maximum

[@aximin0183]

Taemin is very talented. By the way, the choreography was created by dance teacher and choreographer of EXO. His name is Kasper. He created such as kokobop, tempo, call me baby, love shot and etc.

[@Naavs.]

I've been stanning Taemin / SHINee since his solo debut and proud sounds like a loose word to describe how I feel about this man, you can see in every one of his comebacks how much effort and passion he puts into it, he's just a real ARTist. This song gave me chills the first time I listened to it and it has been on repeat since then. Hope he gets the recognition he deserves. Also, Jeff, It would be amazing if you could react to some of his ballads like "soldier," "love," "I think it's love" or "monologue," cause his singing abilities, as a result of a lot of hard work have been improving throughout the years and needs to be appreciated too

[@dianacampos7796]

THIS was the reaction that I was the most expecting ♥️

[@plplkpok]

It's Taemins world, and we all live in it

[@Labbito_o]

There's so much meaning behind this come-back. From the MV and the visuals to the choreography and the lyrics even the whole album, everything is made that way to imply something! Also Jeff, Taemin has vocally centered songs if you're interested, like "Soldier" or "Love".

[@kendal3245]

taemin is the best performer in kpop for a reason . nobody has his level of artistry and ability to convey such an amazing performance with every song he’s given

[@Multibiatcheyy]

I love what Taemin brings to the table 🔥🔥🔥 where's your drip drop reaction?? I haven't seen it

[@kaszynotte4554]

react to more SHINeeeeeeeee, especially live performancesssss! it really showcases his singing as well

[@mtnk096]

I saw taemin's reaction with his own mv... he is very professional criticizing his work.. and reveal that he really took part in directing and editing... he really poor his soul in this... 🤩😍🥰

[@giselacaceres7247]

He is amazing...!!!!

[@leiyoon2616]

Yes agreed! He never dissapoints! Trully a KING .! Wait for Act 2 its a fearless and merciless!! Thanks for reacting!!

[@sreejamalipeddi4]

Taemin just dropped his dance practice for criminal

[@zuziiiiiiiiii]

THAT LAST CHORUS JUST GIVES U EVERYTHING

[@jopping_]

omg LMAO i was literally just binging ur videos right now and i was thinking if u were gonna react to criminal and here we are 😀 thank u king

[@TheCaptainChoco]

Taemin said that the dance practice video would be uploaded soon. (Tomorrow)

[@ebie_6v6]

He did film a dance practice but he said it wasn't good so he's going to film it again 🐥 we are also getting 3 Taemin The Stage performances he will be performing criminal, black rose and Nemo, according to Shin Dong who directs the stage , Taemins has been the best so far, it will be released the 12th 👀 I'm excited

[@kavya-saya33]

I am gonna shout - he is the artist tat deserves Grammy in KPOP. Sadly KPOP has become all about fan base !

[@bandaged_skeleton]

I love this song

[@nicoleanneesguerra5088]

He's just so good 😍 I love Taemin and SHINee ❤️

[@taeminismyreason9533]

You were totally on point when analyzing his singing in the latter part of the song; Taemin said he was trying out a different singing style he’s been practicing and he’s super proud of the power in his voice in that part

[@crazy-kuroneko]

FYI, the choreo is by Koharu ('Move' 'Sayonara Hitori') and Kasper (basically Exo's regular choreo, also did Taemin's and Kai's dance for SuperM performance video) And no worries, Taemin will definitely put out that dance practice. He said they had recorded it, but he wasn't satisfied with it, so they'll record again (love our perfectionist there). He will also have The Stage and performance video of two other songs from the album

[@businesscard2866]

Thank you for checking his MV out! Can not wait for his performance version, brought the album, and am loving all the tracks, especially NEMO.

[@stanseventeen8341]

Could you react to the series "how good is ... in dancing?" from the the channel on the scene? This series basic analysis kpop dancers by a dancer (till now taemin - shines, Kai -exo , jhope - bts, Momo - twice, sinb- gfriend, seulgi- red velvet, yugyeom- got7, hyoyeon- SNSD/ girls generation got analyzed)

[@LiaLucina]

If you wanna hear more powerful taemin vocals, I recommend listening to “love” and “rise” from his move album (probably better in your free time since there’s no mv or anything lol)

[@wangjyani]

Yes! I have been waiting for you to react to this since yesterday aaaahhhhh

[@iamkim00]

We always knew that he is a smooth criminal teamin. This song is hot ,sexy and 🔥🔥

[@phinesam7145]

If you haven't watched the actual music video, PLEASE DO! Shawols are heavily streaming and need your help to reach 5 million. Please check it out and like it. Taemin worked really hard on this and we want it to be recognized.

[@laurasiska743]

The Legend 💎💎💎💎💎

[@MultiIrish7]

He commented in an interview that he decided to try adlib in the song which is simply amazing! Love the ending.

[@dominique2o06]

Our Maknae Lee Taemin is always so amazing he always surprising me even as this is very much what I'm use to from him the dancing and his vocals is all we need

[@neowave2412]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS THANK YOU 💖

[@popossa4461]

TAEMIN Released his new album 3 days ago , his title track criminal has only 4,5 views on KZbin , and all I can tell is that it’s a real masterpiece , and he really put a lot of efforts in it , please shawols and taemints let’s stream more , let make him happy , our goal now is 15 million views in a week . ( new fans you won’t regret stanning taemin he’s a legend )

[@clara7904]

Yesss 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 It feels like a culmination of his previous works ❤️❤️❤️

[@jraven4567]

Taemin is a sexy BEAST in this song/MV. He annihilated it! And the song.....A BOP!

[@anlindale]

Choreography was apparently by both Kasper and Koharu Sugawara.

[@_squishyshiber]

Holy crap im early. Excited for the reaction!

[@gabba1117]

I love your pfp 🥺

[@_squishyshiber]

@@gabba1117 thanxx ☺ atiny?

[@gabba1117]

_squishyshiber of course! also San-biased lol 🥰

[@maahnii6555]

I feel like criminal is paired with famous. Famous also has mask in its lyrics (also in ending choero) while criminal uses mask theme throughout although it never explicitly mentions mask. I wondered if the mask thesis is a coincident given the current circumstances with covid. 🤔 Anyhow, thanks for the wonderful reaction. I’m also waiting for the dance practice. I hope it’s fixed camera 😂😂😂

[@nicole87913]

I can’t wait til they release the dance practice. I need to see the full choreography.

[@Saddlemomma]

Jeff, the dance practice for "Criminal" is out. The spins alone will give you whiplash. Make sure you watch it to the end...lol: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmKyeHmCn9mHm9U

[@Artemisian11]

Taemin's actually a pretty solid belter! Some of his bsides like Love and Shadow show it very well, and some of SHINee's work as well (can try Why So Serious, though it's more of a fun belt).

[@juliartist]

Kpop perfection and beyond.

[@ishaali3459]

i also backtracked to the lil sharp shoulder move, it's just **chef's kiss** the whole mv and album are!! taemin never disappoints

[@joaniemaloney]

A dance practice is definitely coming. :) I love that you emphasized the harmonies and his high kicks at the end - that was the most satisfying combination for me!

[@kendoll7713]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!

[@giselacaceres7247]

The king of kpop.. LEE TAEMIN.

[@lowhead_bread]

FINALLY YOU'RE BACK, I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU. TAKE YOUR TIME JEFF

[@sheba9538]

I love your reactions Jeff, they are so in the moment real. I think Taemin is a unique and wonderful talent. No one dances like him. I love the body isolation movements and he also seem to use a lot of ballet technique. I don't know if he studied but he often bases some of his moves from a second position plie stance. I've seen him do ronde de jamb, first, 2nc, 3rd and fifth position stands, porte de bras, and releve. I think he's taking it a step up with his vocals (effectively entertaining) because of everyone's focus on his dance. Taemin oozes sexy in his dance and vocals. Thanks for your comments.

[@mariaasripranata1558]

If drip drop and move had a baby it would be this, such a mood lol thanks for reacting jeff

[@TAEMholic]

his wrists were really tied in the beginning, thank you jeff!

[@fearlesskeys1323]

I resonate to every words you said Jeff. Like those harmonies on the last chorus blew me away I can't function and just cried when I watched the mv for the first time. I'm so proud of his continuous growth and I can't wait to watch his dance practice/live stages videos. Thank you for your reaction video! ps. I WANT TO LISTEN AND SING ALONG TO CLOCKWORK SO BAD IN A CONCERT

[@nicolesuelan4261]

Can you react to Taemin's Heaven and Holy Water please? I don't have enough words to describe the performance. Thank you so much ❤️

[@honeybeez4ever1]

That last chorus made me so satisfied.

[@Rwin1993]

He is just Perfect.

[@scarletcarson1651]

Finally someone talk about that last chorus! Oh thank you Jeff 😘

[@bw951]

Taemin is absolutely the best in kpop. look at his video, soooooooo elegant and powerful !!!!!!!!!

[@elanagraessley2449]

A dance practice video has been posted for Criminal if you want to check it out too!! It’s a still camera 🙌 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmKyeHmCn9mHm9U

[@Auntie67]

Never Gonna Dance Again ACT 1 is a masterpiece of an album - showcases all Taemin’s talents in a most perfect and sophisticated way! I’m in absolute sea of his vocal abilities and his maturity as an complete, complex artist that he has become. Please check out the whole album, it’s something you can not miss!!! And thank you for your reaction :)