Producer Reacts to Jennie "SOLO"

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

i was waiting for Jennie at the end to just hold a perfume bottle and whisper, "Solo, by Chanel"

[@TM-bf2pr]

😂

[@livchuu541]

actually, she wrote the lyrics, had a part on the choreo and kinda helped to make the MV. She took the outfits etc herself. So that doesn't make sense honestly, if you want to hate because you're jealous cause she's the first, then just go.

[@carol8434]

Livrey리브 girl what? They weren’t hating on it, but it does look like a perfume ad, that’s the only thing they were pointing out...

[@livchuu541]

Carol - it is hating.

[@pink_kpop709]

💀

[@tzutozaki]

To be honest i feel like they wanted to play it safe with jennie i mean she was the first member to go solo and yes she's popular enough to succeed with whatever concept or style they choose but that was probably it, just in case perhaps. Personally, i'm glad they did, whatever this was it worked, but it's probably just jennie's effect. She'll be a great soloist.

[@savanna4623]

you know Jennie never left black pink

[@savanna4623]

Plus didn't you listen to to the lyrics it was like a breakup song

[@idontknowwhattowrite1243]

@@savanna4623 nobody said that...

[@Kata_Rin]

Savanna Wong they never said she left blackpink, they just said she went solo, which means she made a debut as a soloist. Also, concept in terms of what PD was talking about does not completely mean the lyrics, but rather the visuals in the clothing and MV, and the style of the song. PD was also talking about independence though, which is related to breakup, as one is independent after a breakup.

[@XxwalaweixX]

@@savanna4623 *sigh~*

[@zachoo7765]

My thoughts were exactly same when it ended...just when it got really good , I was like what...is it over?? I like the the song though it's pretty good

[@Nikki-jh1qf]

Jennie’s song was good, but I wish it was longer and she had another rap verse before the song ended with the dance break.

[@mimimicamica]

my biggest complain is that the mv looks more like publicity for a perfume at the begining than a mv, right at the ending I feel more what it's communicating but at the begining there's something laking, it's so emotionless. although, it's understandable knowing that yg made them do more publicity campaigns than songs

[@mimimicamica]

it goes without saying that jennie is amazing, super talented, my complain goes more to the people that directed the mv I guess

[@LexyBach]

Yes! At the end with the lipstick feels like something chanel would do

[@jadeshepherd8627]

The rose petal scene reminded me a lot of a perfume ad.

[@Daniel-wt3bf]

The beginning is suppoused to represent the sadness after a break up. She's sad and trapped in that luxury mansion and when she breaks the pink bracelet it means she has had enough and wants to break free. The pool represents the tears and she's throwing pages of the diary into it (the diary is her love story. She wants to forget about it). So that's basically the beginning. Then she finally evolves (the washing machine scene) and becomes independet.

[@ribonette_]

Go look for the lyrics, and then come back and watch again.

[@musicsk613]

Solo isn't a bad song, I think it's decent. I would listen to it for a few weeks before getting bored of it. Honestly, I wish that Solo had included more of Jennie rapping because I think her rapping is just as good if not better than her singing. It really does seem like YG is playing it safe with this song.... P.S. - I'm pretty sure the MV was shot in London, but correct me if I'm wrong.

[@bertiewooles3093]

A Tired ARMY/ReVeluv/Stay As someone from the UK, the car is British so it’s shot in the UK if not London exactly

[@gengo0]

I wish her rapping was korean in the 2nd verse. I understand that they’re trying to appeal more to western audiences these days but it just sounded off to me and I think it would be better in korean.

[@dowoonsdanceudanceu2007]

@@bertiewooles3093 looool it was shot in Hayes, London, 2 mins away from where I live... And I had no idea... You can just about imagine how I felt when I found out...

[@Booksarecool55]

Sarah Tate I would cry wauw that reallyyyyy sucks

[@satella5509]

@@dowoonsdanceudanceu2007 i'll run down just to meet her no matter wht happens.

[@youtubechannel7736]

I'm here to say that I'm still in love with this song.

[@aviannapeacecraft]

Please check out EXID 'I love you'

[@jungkookwillbethedeathofme]

Avia Schelts-Brown YES

[@Cris-cx3kv]

Yes please !

[@amy-zo7mo]

he doesn't take requests, but I'll be surprised if he doesn't check it out

[@eriso8119]

I really hope for it.

[@huegyu5423]

YESSS

[@audreyaudreyha9551]

I feel like they definately been able to do more with it. To me it was kind of average and basic but people can have their own opinions. She is definately talent and so beautiful tho

[@cupidream9702]

jeongin’s braces Reminds me a lot of Gashina

[@cupidream9702]

Can’t wait for people to tell me my opinion is wrong💀

[@audreyaudreyha9551]

mina’s universe oh yes a little bit. I feel like gashina had more dimension to it

[@MunkeeFWRrng]

@@audreyaudreyha9551 It does. This sounds like the demo or recycled version of the song. Or a bad kareokie (idk the spelling) version.

[@LoveMe-yg7iv]

mina’s universe both were produced by Teddy and he has def his distinctive style. I mean after you listen to some songs produced by him you can almost always tell if the song has his touch or not so yeah

[@very_cherryx]

I like the song but I was very confused as to why this is such a vocal heavy song. Jennie is blackpinks main rapper yet her company has been treating her like a sub rapper lead vocal

[@LoveMe-yg7iv]

Peyten Ratzlaff she’s main rapper and lead vocalist but true 💀

[@iSawYouLookin]

because she doesn't belong in a box like that...she can sing and rap so it doesn't matter if she's doing a solo song...

[@azamamin5988]

Shes a rapper yes but lots of YGs main rapper does this, just like gd, mino and bobbys solos. Actually YGE just love her strong voice so much,(or just love her individually,)YG did not treat her like a sub rapper. If you hear bp songs, shes got the most rap lines and also lots of vocal parts. Its more like lead vocal lead rapper actually.

[@parkhae-il9211]

Think on the bright side, many rappers can sing actually and vocalists can rap surprisingly

[@joonoho]

it’s funny bc lisa is better at rapping and jisoo is a better singer imo 💀 still impressive that she can do both

[@25AGrace]

I agree I thought they would be showcasing her as more of a bad ass rapper, but I like the chic independent style they went with in the end. I wish it was at least 30 seconds longer. I really wanna see blackpink attack a hardass song, DDD was just the tip of the iceberg

[@Kata_Rin]

25AGrace ahhh you meant ddu du ddu du of BP! I first was a little confused because I thought of DDD by EXID when you mentioned DDD

[@25AGrace]

@@Kata_Rin Ah omg i didn't even think of that 😅 I was just being lazy. That's a great girl group song too 😄

[@stephanie061201]

it definitely took a while for the song to grow on me

[@youarespecialjustlikeevery1670]

i only liked the bitch now I'm solo part at first 😂😂😂😂

[@cindy9697]

I loved the verses but disliked the chorus.

[@mischievous6820]

Same here

[@youarespecialjustlikeevery1670]

@@cindy9697 same

[@satella5509]

i like the dance break part tho lol

[@don9718]

Tbh it feels like a rehashed/unfinished Sunmi track, which actually could be true considering Teddy is the producer of Gashina, Heroine and also this song. He's not famous for being creative so i can see this being some discarded/unfinished track he had hanging there. This doesn't mean the song is bad, i like the song, however it feels lazy and unimpressive.

[@kindDictator]

Thats what i said, it reminded me so much of a tacky gashina and Jennie is not strong on her own and needs to stay in the group until she can grow more on her own and can perfome without all those dancers especially live.

[@bronymon08]

Pfft as lazy as her performances lately lmao

[@eatinglegocandy]

d-ARtenshi she has motion sickness, I love when people make fun of her health problems. You thought u did something with this huh

[@kirstyharrington7587]

Rei H how come her motion sickness didn’t effect her performance in 2016 and 17 tho ??

[@Kuname-pp3hq]

Rei in my opinion, motion sickness is not an excuse for lazy performances. She used to work hard on the stage with the other members but now I find it a bit disappointing and you can see how much she doesn’t seem to care.

[@parsastrife6629]

Wait, is that really a webcam? WTH if you never told me I'd think that's a proper camera lmao!

[@Sajirah]

I know. I thought he was just using some other older camera model or something. I'm impressed.

[@solskynn]

I thought the same. I actually want to know what webcam it is!

[@robinthepotato]

Same

[@RoggieSantos]

Maybe it's the Logitech Webcam C920. The most popular and cool ass webcam streamers used.

[@k.thongbam6815]

Came here to say SOLO it's still ageing like a fine Wine

[@KariHaruka]

The MV was filmed in locations within West London and the East End of London which is only a few miles away from where I live!

[@topkwon2594]

Looked like the same area GD's Crooked

[@KariHaruka]

@@topkwon2594 Shoreditch (in London's East End) does appear in both MVs.

[@lilacbp3908]

I had the same reaction you did, I listened to the the song and thought it was okay. by the second chorus I began getting use to it but then BAAM the break dance left me shook then the song ended and I was like??? Wtffff??

[@buenastardes5240]

I normally don't like songs with this type of chorus but I LOVED solo at first listen.

[@Matthew-ft5ep]

So I've listened to this quite a few times now and I don't mind it but I feel her voice only really works with a group, she is a good singer but I believe she works much better in a group

[@MunkeeFWRrng]

Same here. She just doesn't seem like someone who can be a solo artist.

[@julianabiga7824]

Agreed

[@managersejinstan1523]

She's charismatic and has great stage presence, but I feel like there's something lacking. Artists like HyunA, or IU or even Chungha seem to have an it factor that's missing. But maybe it's just the mediocre song

[@MunkeeFWRrng]

@@managersejinstan1523 It's both the mediocre song and the fact that her voice when both rapping and "singing" doesn't stand out at all. She has no concept of vocal technique, if given proper training she could be something phenomenal to witness. But as is, she's basic (in terms of her voice). You could legit find a hundred of her (voice wise) on a street corner. She needs to develop her voice more. She has a pleasant tone, but it's being overridden by her shouting/breathing into the mic rather than actually singing. Training her voice will allow her voice to shine at its fullest potential. Until then she's going to be stuck having next to no range and completely limited vocals.

[@managersejinstan1523]

@@MunkeeFWRrng But we all know how good YG is about training their idols. He's single handedly ruined Daesung's, Bom's and Rosé's vocal health because of how he forces them to sing

[@joannetute8445]

In all honesty I love the quality even though it’s from a webcam and you should use it a bit more as the comment said “we care more about your thoughts than the actual video quality”.

[@nono-wc6gc]

she is such a sweetheart

[@earlgrey3067]

The teaser honestly betrayed what I thought it would sound like. I thought it would be a revolutionary, strong debut but instead, all I got was the regular instrumental beat drop for a chorus. The song definitely grew on me, but I just wish it had a stronger impact - something not too out there but definitely not just a song without an actual lyrical chorus.

[@tokyodoll7000]

earl grey same, and unfortunately a lot of teasers are misleading and serve as a hype for the song and video. Example, When I saw the very first teaser video for TWICE what is love, I thought I was gonna be an adorable & hard bop, and instead we got an soft pop-electro beat...the choreography was nice but still hated the song lol Idk if Solo is the only song Jennie has in her solo campaign but maybe her next one will be better.

[@hernanvillafane799]

Welcome back PD! I missed you!

[@user10837]

Jennie solo was experimental song as if she did great the others would too can’t wait for her album I just know she has so much to offer

[@Mhochul]

Watching this in 2020 looking at the comments it's so absurd. Blackpink might receive hate now but I completely forgot how bad it was in 2018

[@user10837]

You mean Jennie

[@toadwi]

i recognise a lot of it as london (i'm from just south of london) like the shot on the rooftop, the street, the tunnel, even the house they used. we love the promo lol

[@vivianvelasquez9409]

I have been waiting for this omg

[@painteater]

SAME

[@blackpinkjjang9116]

I hope that this means the remaining members of Blackpink get their “SOLO” too!

[@demetria12121]

They will!

[@sabitonics5436]

Rosé’s solo is next

[@DulcisAbsentia]

SOLO is one of the baddest songs i've heard and the MV a whole masterpiece. To everyone their opinion 💁

[@crimsonrain143]

“It’s all white people.” Lmao

[@somijeon9311]

If actually they gave her a rap song was better but until now SOLO achieved so much to bp and jennie and I’m proud of it

[@Rae-lj2wg]

The person who said we don't care about visuals was correct and I am glad that you've put out a video!! I love hearing your thoughts and feelings on music so keep up the amazing work!!

[@XDmiao]

All I can ever say about this song is.....it's fine.....I don't get why they gave her such an eh song

[@ellcally508]

Why? Because its YG and Teddy. They take Blackpink for granted.

[@XDmiao]

@@ellcally508 ah, makes sense

[@cupidream9702]

Ell Cally *All their artists. This is why YG is shit and people should stop auditioning for YG because he’s gonna take them for granted

[@XDmiao]

@@cupidream9702 honestly agree with you; I have never understood why kpop fans insist yg is somehow above the usual kpop company nonsense when the mistreatment and flat out ignoring of artists is just as rampant under 'papa yg' (blech) as anywhere else

[@amyydoung]

are you better director then YG and teddy? haha no.

[@LilJwalker12]

Good to see you back PD! I hope you had safe travels over the past few weeks! I 100% agree with your reaction. You should check out Mino's new music video Fiance, or a listening party to his whole new album. It's honestly wonderful, unique, and composed very well. There's also going to be a ton of comebacks this month and coming up here- can't wait to hear more from you!

[@hanjisungs_wife184]

Jennie Is so beautiful and gorgeous pretty 😍💜🖤

[@sarahtan1171]

I've been waiting for this video ever since the MV was uploaded, thank you for finally uploading!

[@011mph]

This song has been in replay for me since it dropped. It's a whole bop!

[@IGot7RevtinyArmyStayOnceBlink]

Idc what anyone else says I LOVE this song. It’s a bop and now I’m so excited for the other solos. I will say I was sad when it ended though, because that ending was lit and the most lit part. I do agree though it’s very minimalistic but if you see the live stage it goes together really good. I feel seeing the dancing and stuff adds something.

[@archwayofcesar]

i get that blackpink doesnt release much but expecting to hear a blackpink song from jennie as a soloist seems like an unfair expectation. especially when shes just dipping her toes in the water literally. and those comparing this song to sunmis gashina must remember that gashina was a comeback and solo is a debut.

[@lazerNeo]

Gashina as a comeback and Solo being a debut has nothing to do with the comparisons they were making. Teddy was also the producer of Gashina and Heroine by Sunmi and this legit does feel like one of Teddy's scrapped works.

[@archwayofcesar]

a song is a song whether or not it was intended for someone else. we dont know how the song came into fruition. it seems ironic to fixate on this idea that has no basis in fact when there is so much that actually goes into a song. even if these two songs were produced by the same person. however teddy is a professional pop song writer. he knows a pop song formula that works and he sticks to it. there are countless pop songs that sound similiar and get remixed into mash ups and that never hurt anyone.

[@lisaoppa5784]

schmesar stop saying it’s unfair cause everyone of them is getting a solo lol

[@prilailiu]

@@lisaoppa5784 when he said it's "unfair" he didn't mean it's unfair that Jennie is solos and the others aren't. He meant the comparison... Read the whole comment.

[@managersejinstan1523]

What does Gashina being a comeback song have to do with anything? If it's a comeback, it can be a played a little safer, it doesn't have to make an impact (although it was insanely popular), Sunmi already had a fanbase. I would say SOLO being a debut validates all the criticism calling it lazy and overdone. Especially from Blackpink. They were pretty refreshing in a sea of cute group concepts, but a girl crush/sexy concept for a solo artist? That's nothing special.

[@niconiconick]

I literally agree with you on everything and this was shot in london because at this time Jennie was doing some over sea things with Chanel i believe

[@FaraAisyah]

Been waiting for this!

[@j0HN0WNS]

I agree 100 percent with your feedback.

[@natty15529]

Finally you’re back!!!! Yayyyyy! Feels like I’ve been waiting for your reaction video since forever. And there were so many MVs out during that time that I can’t even mention all of it.

[@allylandon221]

I think the visuals looks fine don't stress about it

[@cassidyw2729]

Yes PD!! thank you for uploading content. I completely agree with the viewer and I'm glad you're back :) whilst your videos do normally have very nice aesthetics I was dying to see your reactions to music videos. We love your personality, expertise and opinions more than just a pleasing video

[@spress15]

Glad you're back! After hearing your commentary I always see the MV with new eyes. Appreciate that you do that for us. Thanks!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@rexdeeV]

Thank you PD for producing this video :)

[@christinm6468]

Finallyyyyyyyy!!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@aubreywhetten7903]

Welcome PD-nim! We love you in whatever wonderful space you are in!

[@thebookhuntr8521]

im really glad youre back to reacting despite the technical difficulties

[@maryjoymunar4197]

I've been waiting for your reaction vid PD. :D

[@aliana246]

I swear Jennie had like 14 outfits in this mv it was crazy lol. YG will always have a *budget*

[@katiekrazie]

My initial reaction was exactly the same, but now I’ve listened to it now and I’m really digging it, it’s a bop.

[@Planet_Bebe]

This is why I watch PD-nim! Because of his honesty! He didn’t like it, but critiqued it in an intelligent, constructive way! I 💯 agree. I felt like this song had so much potential because the track has a cool sound (thank you, Teddy!) but it honestly felt incomplete, & like a first draft vs. a final product.

[@joy7416]

The start of the song reminds me

[@kuyab9122]

Love Cherry Motion - Choerry/LOONA special mention :D

[@frontline327]

Anyone else think this Mv looks like a Marc Jacobs ad?

[@KpopHabbits]

Lawd...you fr fr breakdown the music and video,dope🤘🏾💯

[@minolng]

I love *SOLO* I love *JENNIE* I love *BLACKPINK*

[@BluebeardsWifeR6]

Honestly I thought the song was pretty bad, seems rushed and unfinished. Even with the little intro and outro of the mv, the video is less than 3 minutes long

[@MunkeeFWRrng]

My exact thoughts.

[@azamamin5988]

Unfortunately there are more fans than haters, more people like it than hate it. Being no1 on lots of charts, even in the u.s, does not come just because the singer is famous or hyped.

[@MultiLovedrama]

In my opinion, i like the song and i think the beats are catchy and cool. So its a matter of preference, i guess.

[@claranguyen2738]

Bear if you don’t like it, just move on. No need to bring in haters on board. There’s enough negativity in the world.

[@azamamin5988]

@@claranguyen2738 sorry i was just against the comment and sayin lot of more people does not agree with this comment just by lookin at the charts which queen jendeuk slayed. im on Jennie's side here and im streaming solo like a robot cuz im addicted

[@bartle9190]

She used many different voices in this song. Soft Vocal, Strong Vocal, Sassy, and Rap. It’s like she’s a one-woman band. Independent... Solo.

[@Sajirah]

I agree with what everyone else said. We care about the content itself and your opinions. The pretty polished visuals are nice but not the real reason I'm subscribed. I'll happily watch whatever you put out, camera or no camera.

[@amy_ambrosio]

Actually, I really liked Jennie's song, it's pretty solid. Maybe in the future (when the members would become more confident in themselves), they'll take more risks or get out of their comfort zone (a little more). I really want to see them working with another producer or other people, you know? They're not rookies and they don't need that pamper anymore. The girls have so much talent and I think they should be pushed to a point where they could take everything they can, at least until they get mature enough to compose their own songs. Still, I feel really happy that Jennie has this opportunity, my bias is so talented (":. It would be good to see more activities from the whole Black Pink tho.

[@MoisaJWroy]

I agree, I can't wait for the other members releases, I heard Rose's solo is confirmed, so I'm assuming hers will come when Jennie's release dies down a bit! Jennie is also my bias! I agree with PD, a rap bridge before that dance break at the end would have probably pushed it a little more though!

[@natty15529]

Btw have you seen stray kids did the ‘Adore you’ of seventeen? It’s stray kids X seventeen!!!! You couldn’t miss that

[@kod_]

yeah it's not really what I expected but it kinda grows on you. especially the choreo, I like that far better than the entire music video tbh

[@chuunaverse6093]

Make reaction to Mino - Fiancé! ((Actually I would like full album reaction since that album has so many bops and Fiancé isn’t the best of them))

[@Chago1997]

IsSungJinaBear ? Trigger is def a good one and hope bow wow too

[@lucynguyen4390]

He doesn't take requests (due to some requests being outside of copyright laws)

[@chuunaverse6093]

Lucy Nguyen Okay, nice to know that. I’m just hinting...

[@P0SHED]

Im always so curious on what you have to say :-D And I don't care about the visuals of the videos you put out - this one looks great :-D

[@managersejinstan1523]

It sounds like a song Sunmi said no to and for good reason

[@clueblue686]

Tea

[@MunkeeFWRrng]

Omg yes 😂👏

[@softgukktae595]

Tea

[@emmaedward3715]

Solo is a good song and it did really well and Teddy is a producer for blackpinks every single song so why would he offer a good song to sunmi before giving it to Jennie

[@joycejojobinha]

Omg HAHAHAHA true 👌

[@rayocats]

the last chorus is honestly the best part

[@katiekawaii]

Webcam quality is honestly excellent.

[@earthsruby]

When it's 2020 and still no one else got a solo song.

[@roventure2380]

WHAT?! That’s a webcam? It’s really good quality. 👌

[@jasminechen2325]

ITS OUT YEEE

[@tiny-tm]

jennie was in london?? for this shoot and she said in an interview she was really excited to have visited but wished she had more time to enjoy it!

[@Marshmallox43]

agreed, visual was nice, locations were cool but the songs lacks a lot

[@boperadotto8703]

Waiting for Chaeng's solo. She has a really distinct and versatile voice for it. Hopefully it's not as restrained as this one.

[@aedlzvn]

Distinct for being nasally lol

[@stavros2644]

@@aedlzvn ...ok karen

[@izbow27]

the mv was filmed in london 😊

[@kim-gz3hf]

jennie 😘😘😘😘

[@trblkwan]

tbh i didnt really like the song at first but it wasnt till later that i heard the clips on ig that i started liking it more. i felt like the mv was all over the place. other than that, the dancing scene at the end was so great!

[@shou_191]

Love cherry Motion became THE reference 😂😂

[@jadeshepherd8627]

I agree wholeheartedly about the independence theme, that suits her and BP more than the couple lyric kind of songs they have; the rap seemed more Jennie than anything I had heard.

[@onceuponablink7666]

I had the same reaction when it ended

[@huh5590]

almost 3 years and jennie still hasn’t comeback as a soloist lol we’re stuck with solo, thank g its bop

[@MonalisaReyna]

Personally, I felt the song was lacking a little bit and I agree with you about the ending feeling rushed and how it was just getting good. When I first heard it, I said “that’s it?” But then not gonna lie, it grew on me but I guess they played it super safe so that’s why? But the choreo wowed me more :)

[@hoangdiu8224]

Simon says - NCT 127 , plsss

[@rumesarazi5742]

It's out now!

[@kaciamatthieu8138]

YES

[@neelemio]

omg finally xd btw ily and ur channel♡

[@Mordaine75]

I had the same reaction, was just getting into the last chorus and then it just ends. And I was also hoping for some harder rap from Jennie especially after she went all the way off on DDu-Du DDu-Du

[@danieljadesanding4440]

Your production room is fine

[@jacquelinealvarado8920]

You have queen heize in the background ♥️♥️

[@Nafi_285]

The MV was shot in London

[@belenduran2607]

I love youu by exid!!

[@cosmicalsims]

She shot this in west London!

[@jeslyneho807]

“Oh it’s already over, holy shit” Totally the same as my reaction, lol

[@danicaxpearl]

it was shot in london!! 😄

[@alexandramagdalenaolivera4036]

This song has been growing on me. I strongly disliked it when I first listened it, but now I lowkey love it

[@mrswhiddleberry]

I like the song but I didnt feel it had any replayability for me until that final dance break. Also please check out voisper's goodbye to goodbye🙆‍♀️

[@shelbzzz]

I agree w/ a lot of your thoughts on this. I'd be really interested in seeing your reaction to Key's solo debut, One of Those Nights! I love your commentary and as a shawol, it'd be cool to see what you think of the song/album (:

[@whysmile9412]

The first time i heard this song, it reminded me of what Sunmi would do on her songs

[@yeeeet9835]

FINALLYYYYYYYYY

[@jasminebrown4201]

oh so now PD likes love cherry motion?? lmao its one of my fav loona solos