Producer Reacts to NCT U "Yestoday"

[@mel_ooo]

Considering that Taeyong has been writing this song for 4 years and how personal it is to him, I think it's perfectly fine for him to have such a big part. Also since it's taeyong's song the style is different to a lot of their music which I think is really refreshing and enjoyable.

[@NateMeetsFunny]

Mel W wow 4 years

[@officialhijabireader]

This song has so much meaning, especially knowing her wrote it for 4 years

[@kaialouis1113]

Just curious. Where did you find out he had been writing the song for 4 years?

[@ohmyghodsamuel5173]

yes im Asian ian no im not Chinese their vlive!! hehe

[@officialhijabireader]

yes im Asian ian no im not Chinese his mentioned it in Vlives

[@veryverylucky]

Yestoday was four years in the making by Taeyong. It had five different versions and took two years to record (source: their vlive). It's really special to him since he worked hard on it and if you dive into the lyrics, you'd see how personal it is to him, so for me, I think it's okay he had the longest part and I'm really proud he didn't give up on it. Anyway, that aside, I really love this song, listen to it all the time, it's such a gem in the empathy album.

[@officialhijabireader]

veryverylucky hell yes! NCTzens know much this song means

[@veedantii]

Yes exactly!

[@notoriousalien]

can I know which vlive?

[@officialhijabireader]

notorious alien it’s the one with the four of them, Lucas, Mark, Doyoung and TY

[@NixaArmy36]

Ikr? Yestoday will always be in ALL of my playlist 😍

[@juwayriyahayed3094]

Imma be honest. I've been sleeping on doyoung, homie came through in the mv though. He said 'You won't ignore me today' and I said 'yessire!'

[@officialhijabireader]

juwayriyah ayed so glad to see Doyoung getting more recognition, so thank you!

[@punch.jell00]

lmfaooo your comment has me wheezing 💀💀😂😂 i love seeing doyoung get all this love and appreciation, he rlly is an ACE 😭👏🏼💖💖 thanks to everyone for supporting him!!

[@officialhijabireader]

: MINSIK : yasss saaame!

[@punch.jell00]

Yutas Healing Smile this is rlly his era the amount of recognition he’s getting makes my heart warm 😭😭😭

[@officialhijabireader]

: MINSIK : how can you not love this bunny boyt, makes my heart warm too

[@MKVD]

I think you should do a diving deeper on NCT!

[@Buffaylo]

YAS

[@Natalie-to8du]

100% agree, NCT has the best side tracks!

[@bxraah]

YES

[@SallieAndrea]

Was thinking the same

[@jaesbee5353]

Whiplash bitches

[@bananablanc]

Dive deeper into NCT, you might appreciate the vocal line more!

[@insertpterodactylscreechin5395]

D I hope he does a Diving Deeper into NCT. I need it so bad!!!!

[@officialhijabireader]

OMG YASSS I VOTE for a diving deeper into NCT

[@Buffaylo]

I WANT HIM TO LISTEN TO NCT 127 BACK 2 U

[@iunpisi1997]

I would recommend a Diving Deeper into NCT, cause they really have really good and underrated songs, plus their vocal line is really good as well

[@Chonny2964]

Heartbreaker is so good as well it reminds me of some Shawn Wasabi

[@taeyongslegs3214]

Saw this on Twitter and I feel like I need to share it.. do you know that a symbolism of A PARROT IN A DREAM is that you'll be a victim of gossip and the parrots represents the opinions that may affect you in a certain way and notice how Taeyong was the one surrounded by parrots? This song really hits home for taeyong, and I'm just so proud of him for sharing his personal feelings, for having the courage to share this to us cause we all know he had a hard time back then and I'm really so fcking proud of him. And btw he got a lot of lines bc he wrote entire song by himself and he's been working on it for years.

[@jenniefromstatefarm3238]

Taeyong's legs OMLLL

[@iiennii22777]

I came from the future and.. is sad, so sad :c the gossips and the hate don't stop

[@ksoonami8530]

NCT has a very good vocal line tbh. But it's pretty shadowed by the rap which is the main focus for most NCT songs. I recommend that you listen to Try Again by d.ear and Jaehyun (NCT) and for Taeil, he did an OST pre-debut called Because Of You.

[@carol127v]

Yona Uzumaki he should check out Timeless too!!

[@celineann8882]

HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRY AGAIN YALLLLL

[@ksoonami8530]

celine THAT SONG IS A FRICKEN MASTERPIECE

[@Buffaylo]

NCT 127 BACK 2 U!!!!!!!!

[@zenmenoza2366]

Timeless is my favourite tbh

[@PamelaRubel]

Yestoday is my favorite song from this album, from the moment I heard it and now with the music video, just a very good mix of vocals and raps. Doyoung's voice fits this song so well, as you said, the r&b with hiphop is so nice!!! Also this is the extended version, hence why Taeyong has more lines, and also he wrote this song and have been working on it for some years now :)

[@scarlettking9753]

If you dive deeper into NCT you'll definitely fall in love the vocal line, their tracks like Sun and Moon, Timeless etc really show off their vocals since they're front and centre.

[@kridt8955]

TY Panic sun&moon is honestly one of their best songs

[@danicorrea7634]

I don't like the fact that Doyoung is always kind of ignored by people. He needs more appreciation, srsly. His voice is gold, he's an amazing mc, he also dances very well, with each comeback his dance is always improving a lot, also he is really sweet and a visual too. He's truly amazing omg maybe he's one of my bias now too I LOVE DOYOUNG 😭💕💕💕

[@gouriwarrier3823]

So true!! I love him so much and it pains me to watch people not even talk about him... Being a rap and dance group, I want them to make a vocal line something!! 🥺

[@zelrius8714]

Exactly!! He gets decent lines and has quite a lot of solos and duets, collabs, and all that outside of nct but the recognition is still low. I feel like it’s due to the fact nct focuses a lot on dancing and rap and all, so the vocal line gets shadowed hella

[@shadowlodie3971]

That was the extended version 😅 the actual song is a little bit shorter (a little less Taeyong in the beginning 😅) but I REALLY like this song and Timless too bc the their Vocal Line is AMAZING Like Doyoung, Taeil and Jaehyun are soooo good😍😍

[@dreambig825]

Maybe you didn't notice, but Taeyong had parrots and fish, Mark had an iguana, and Lucas had a butterfly. These animals are dream symbols (I think, but I'm sure, since NCT's concept this time are about dreams) and signify the members in which they appear with. For example, a parrot represents mocking attitude of others, mocking attitude of self, betrayal, gossip, back biting and also grapevine. I think it shows Taeyong's past and regrets (the rumors about him were false and exaggerated and he went through a lot). There are a lot of symbolism on fishes in a dream, but I think it's about breakthrough and abundance. An iguana is a symbol of hardiness and survival in tough circumstances.The iguana in your dream may be a reminder of the saying “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” We all know how much of a hard-worker Mark is, ever since he was a trainee. A butterfly represents that you are going through a change in life.

[@dearvernon]

I love the old school vibe of the song 🙏🏻 Even tho I've been loving their recent style, I really really like this, it's just my style of hip hop! And yes the Lofi Hip hop thing!! Doyoung is a great ass singer!!

[@cosmo4792]

yes i love doyoung appreciation

[@doraaaa0613]

yes doyoung has a gorgeous voice. he sings with a lot of emotion(?). that's what makes me love his voice! really lovely tone.

[@TheCutiecannotdie]

Yes appreciation for Doyoung‘s vocals I‘m happy hehe Taeyong owns this song because he wrote it and it‘s his life story (except Mark who wrote his own part)

[@mei8371]

random fact: Yestoday is actually a song they've been working on for a really long time, and the lyrics are really deep and meaningful, it took Taeyong 4 years to complete the rap

[@umnyak]

Please do check NCT U's "Without You". Taeil and Doyoung vocal (also Jaehyun) sounds goooooodd

[@Buffaylo]

I think he already did, he mentioned it often that Without You is one of his nct's fav songs, but I might be wrong idk

[@brosnan2406]

marks rap hit hard, seriously tys and marks raps were deep. search up the translation

[@isaberia]

pd can understand korean

[@plue08]

OH MY GOD PD GIVING DOYOUNG THE PRAISE AND APPRECIATION HE DESERVES I'M CRYING 😭😭😭

[@annarettler5287]

Taeyong has so much part because he wrote this rap for 4 years He really put his soul in it Ps love doyoung

[@punch.jell00]

doyoung has been my main bias since day 1!! during SM ROOKIES, i didn’t have a bias, but immediately when i heard The 7th Sense i heard doyoung’s vocals and i knew he was going to be my bias. i watched the video and i have been supporting them for over 2 years now and doyoung is still at the top of the list for me and i’m so happy that people are giving him more appreciation now compared to when he debuted. like you said, his vocals are so silky and smooth and very adaptable because he suits a lot of different styles. he can blend well into this jazzy, R&B style, but he adds balance to some of the more harder NCT songs. taeil and jaehyun, the other main vocalists of the group (and they’re also biases rip) are also phenomenal vocalists and all 3 each have their own strengths. all 3 bring smth different to every NCT song and they’re very skilled and controlled. doyoung is still my fave because there’s smth about his voice that just does it for me. he’s also refreshing because he’s so funny and smart and sassy. hes great at speaking, hence why he’s always MCing and explaining their concept, and he’s also very confident in his skills and looks (and so he should be 😍💖) they said that if taeyong wasn’t a leader of a unit or the whole group, then other leaders could be johnny and doyoung. i have to agree because doyoung gets along w everyone so well and he has this sense, knowledge, and control about him that makes for great leadership. he’s a very composed member that adds so much to their team 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AS-yx3zc]

As someone who ults doyoung from day 1 too, I'm so happy reading this comment😭

[@minV5326]

I'm happy too

[@Kez_h]

This song was so good. I loved the super long raps. Damn nct is so amazing. I'm a new fan of theirs. I've liked all of nct u songs this comeback so far. I think ima buu it now lol

[@BrezyB03]

Taeyong and Mark need no introduction since they killed it, as usual, and although Lucas is still new I really like his voice and his rapping! But I'm soo glad Doyoung is getting more recognition for his vocals!!! Like he(and Jungwoo) has(have) my favorite voice(s) in NCT and tbh he's my bias lol! But yeah Taeyong wrote this song and he worked on it for a long while! And the reason his verse is so long is because this is the extended or full version. They have another version that shortens Taeyong's part.

[@Hana-lt2iv]

btw that's our main vocalist doyoung

[@erinludacanay5782]

Doyoung really has AMAZING vocals, and there are more NCT members who has amazing vocals.

[@zaprude]

Taeyong wrote this song as a way to comment on the hate campaigns directed towards him in past years.

[@agbarayang5011]

3:40 its our cute lil bunny *KIM DOYOUNG*

[@nacchupicchu173]

i just smiled the whole time you were complimenting dongyoung, that's what he deserves. i like yestoday a lot, thank you for pointing out things for us as well!!

[@user-xq9st2zu4n]

The way you talk about Doyoung's voice really shows how good of a job Taeyong did. It was supposed to be a song for the both of them that TY wrote for yeaars and he specifically wanted DY to sing with him and he portayed his voice so well, we can't help but love the chorus!

[@ksoonami8530]

*EMPATHY LISTENING PARTY* please

[@shirokakitsune6606]

Yona Uzumaki but he heard most of the songs so that wouldn't make sense

[@ksoonami8530]

Shiroka Kitsune Right 😅

[@deweybaker3952]

I AGREE Doyoung has amazing vocals and visuals this come back are amazing

[@zariivlr]

You should check out NCT 2018 Black on Black performance

[@Akansha2098]

Black on Black will have a music video so he'll probably react to that

[@maryjestrilvillamor9701]

The vocals is Doyoung.

[@duckynootnoot]

You should check out WITHOUT YOU by NCT U (Doyoung, Jaehyun and Taeil). I really like their vocals here. No raps.

[@Buffaylo]

I think he alrdy said that Without You is one of his favorite nct's songs. I may be wrong idk

[@ebyfay]

My favourite is actually this song~ I'm so happy you noticed Doyoung and spoke about him at length! He has a beautifuuul voice but many skip over him and mainly focus on the rappers. If you explore NCT's other side tracks I think you will grow to like NCT more, their side tracks are fantastic (i personally like them more then their title songs) and the vocalists like Doyoung definitely get more chances to shine in them.

[@zenmenoza2366]

I dont know how to address you lol but Mr. Producer Im glad u like Doyoung too! I fell love at first sight on TY during their Intro video but after watching NCT Life and actually listening to JaeIlYoung I fell in love with Doyoung the most. You should definitely checkout their other songs they are really good. Checkout TIMELESS live version mv it is sung by Doyoung, Jaehyun and Taeil. The song is very emotional :)

[@mitushathapa1302]

Taeyong got the love longest part bc he wrote the lyrics. It's very personal song from him and he wanted doyoung to sing only but sm added mark and Lucas.

[@cozymoongrl8012]

doyoung vocalsss

[@Griffindore619]

DOYOUNG BABY!!!!

[@susp7050]

Doyoung became my bias because i really like his voice. Especially after i heard the songs Without You, Switch, Angel. NCT b-sides are really good I became a fan after I heard the Limitless album

[@riiva1500]

yess my mans doyoung is slaying those vocals

[@drainyourlife]

Doyoungs part killed me *_aaaaaagh_*

[@avaquinn260]

Thats my bias Doyoung and I agree I love his vocals it's absolutely beautiful

[@sabrinair.8836]

yes vocal king doyoung!! 💚

[@EXOPLANET12]

APPRECIATION FOR DOYOUNG YESSSS

[@exoforlifex5847]

At the beginning of this comeback they said there would be 6 MV's in total. We got 5 so far so one is left. I heavily assume it's going to be "Black on Black" because they are all in it, there is a choreography plus because of that little teaser (!?) from the live show.

[@minV5326]

You were right

[@skolastika4688]

He’s doyoung! The vocal guy! And the last rapper in the song is Lucas, the one with deep voice!

[@jewelkimi3810]

You should dive deeper into NCT they're such an interesting group

[@goldennovember3064]

Thank you for the reaction, this is might be also my favorite song in Empathy album because I also like Boss and Timeless. Do Diving Deeper into NCT!!!!! They have songs where the vocal line shine the most like Without You, Timeless, Sun & Moon and Back 2 U

[@seulgivssheep8416]

Kingdom Come's holy harmonization yesss...

[@peachy5441]

i hope you dive deeper into nct you’d probably appreciate the vocal line a lot more

[@Smilestyles123]

If what I heard is correct, Taeyong on this song for 4 years before it was completed with the other members. I’m proud of him (not just bc he’s my bias) and I think he really deserved his part here

[@sylvia6230]

I'm so happy people start to appreciate Doyoung's talent. He's been my bias since 7th sense and I'm so loyal to him omg btw NCT has great vocal line you should check out their other songs like sun&moon (my personal favourite) or timeless

[@dominikac.5506]

Sooo practically you've already checked 'Empathy" album because it's basically a complitation of 2018 NCT's songs and previous NCT U songs like "7th sense"... XD But you should dive deeper in NCT127 music, they have 3 mini albums :) And you want some good vocals? You HAVE TO check out "Back 2 U".

[@MKVD]

Finally!

[@IronBat09]

MKVD I

[@itshayilaa7181]

This is the extended ver. of the Song (which is why Taeyong has more lines then the rest) They have been working on this song for a few years I'm happy they finally released it

[@Kim-en5kn]

NCT's vocals are really good, they always sound amazing

[@Kim-en5kn]

Even tho this song is more about rap, I love when the chorus come, and I'm just blessed by the vocals.

[@yes366]

doyoung is the one who sings high note in "boss"

[@mariemadlenek]

The one with the great vocals is doyoung

[@sherrynoff]

taeyongs part is long because everything before the beat picks up is just the extended version

[@chiclepeet3623]

I like that he knows who Lucas is even though he is started NCT u but he doesn't know Doyoung who has been in NCT from the beginning!!

[@yuyurans]

thank you for loving doyoung!!! he’s my bias and i don’t see a lot who bias him often :,) his vocals are amazing yes!!!!

[@punch.jell00]

the vocal line (taeil, doyoung, and jaehyun) have songs of their own too: without you, sun & moon, and timeless. sun & moon is my favourite NCT song of all time and YESTODAY has to be a new favourite on my list. the rap balanced with the vocals and the message of the song...i love it so much. the vocal line has always stood out to me in NCT (the rap line too of course, but i’m always impressed w the strength and quality of the vocalists and how they don’t get washed out by the skilled af rappers). sun & moon has to be my favourite because the vocals are so hauntingly beautiful. not to be cheesy but it’s a song that i feel like is what falling and being in love feels like. anytime i listen to it, it literally takes me to another place. it’s that type of song 💖✨🌙✨💖 YESTODAY definitely showcased the skills of the rappers and it reminded me of MAD CITY in a sense, because the song starts off w jaehyun’s vocals and then it’s all rapping from both taeyong and mark. it’s a b-side from the first NCT 127 album and i still fucking love it because you can rlly hear their anger shine through 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 honestly i can’t wait for you to do a listening party to NCT because they have so many hidden gems. i also can’t wait for a listening party for BTS and Monsta X for the same reasons ✨

[@Buffaylo]

Have you listened to NCT 127 LIMITLESS album?

[@seulgivssheep8416]

Buffaylo yes please...limitless album so fuckin good..

[@evamarievognstlen3678]

Taeyong wrote the song and it is very personal to him, so I think it is only right that he got to rap as much of the song as he did:)

[@АбдукашимоваАлуа]

DIVE DEEPER INTO NCT PLEASE

[@Buffaylo]

Listen to these songs for more vocals! NCT 127 Heartbreaker, Back 2 U, and Sun & Moon NCT U Timeless

[@dreambig825]

Thank you for appreciating our Doyoung! :) And his amazing vocals

[@hodanbarkhadle5577]

React to timeless by doyoung, taeil and jaehyun. Their vocals go offf and its a really good song

[@juliaisiderio1902]

The vocal is Doyoung

[@Buffaylo]

Vocal: Doyoung and Yestoday is a combine of Yesterday+Today, not Yes+Today

[@apeachforacloud6688]

you should check out without you and timeless! those two are my favorite songs because those two songs showcase their vocal line

[@river165]

yes! as soon as i saw the five first seconds of the music video i was wanting for you to check it out, purely for the video itself (and of course the song, as well); and i'm so happy you have! i have to agree with a majority of the comments, you should do a dive deeper with all of NCT - i feel like you would find more gems that you'd really like. also, to add onto the mention of taeyong getting more time than lucas, if i'm not mistaken (anyone correct me if i'm wrong), taeyong wrote the song!

[@j_fluffybunbun]

Smooth silky vocal.... agree

[@TalyshaClaudia]

Yestoday is easily my favorite song and MV of their Empathy album!

[@revelari322]

You should listen to Sun & Moon!!! It’s literally my favorite NCT song and the vocals on it are SHSSHHSHSJS the best. I’m not being biased but I feel like Doyoung’s voice really shines on that track. We also get to hear Taeyong and Yuta!!!! sing and their voices are really nice 👍🏼

[@niamhkmcg]

uh, not to burst your bubble or anything, but the only other songs on the nct empathy album that hadn't been released previously are black on black and the intro + outro ... you might not of heard timeless which was a sm station ... sm honeslty messed up this album they had so much potential i really don't know what they were trying to do

[@do_jae_jung]

Niamh McGrath Great sales tho hitting 200k soon and everyone bought the album for the visuals lmao

[@redotwin]

Actually I was glad they put the station songs in the Empathy album. I was a little disspointed when SM release Timeless as a station song, it just too good to not being a part of an album. And seems like only fans know the already released songs, so putting them in this album was actually a good way to introduce the songs to new or non fans.

[@niamhkmcg]

Foodie yeah! im happy people still bought the album, just dissapointed in sm tbh

[@niamhkmcg]

redotwin yeah i kinda see that, like a said.. i was just dissapointed as it's their first full length album and it was stuff we'd already heard that's all !

[@redotwin]

Niamh McGrath Yeah.. a lot of fans were dissappointed, but look it from the bright side this maybe the only kpop album which has MVs for all its songs haha.. well except for Without U Chinese ver

[@notlikejane]

Doyoung was really great in this, I agree. I said much the same in my reaction. The song is so chill and the music video really complements it.

[@koi9414]

AHHH YOU SAW IT!!! I absolutely love this mv (and song) but this mv is just so aesthetically pleasing and beautiful and jsfbxkdnix STAN NCT STAN TALENT

[@smstanenjoysqualitycontent7891]

*"Doyoung is phenomenal" THE FACT!* His covers on NCT Music need more appreciation and view~

[@leafcurtis2532]

Please react to Stray Kids grow up mv ^^

[@muhammadsyahmi7689]

*album

[@Red-sv5fu]

Listening Party is better because there isn't much to comment on for Grow Up MV and song production. Also PD doesn't do requests.

[@leafcurtis2532]

Nate Ortañez fair enough, tbh it was a suggestion and I know that so I wasn't really expecting anything to come from it, I also didn't know that he didn't do requests, otherwise I wouldn't have commented. Thanks for letting me know ^^

[@riiva1500]

please check out more NCT b-sides, there are plenty of songs with lovely vocals

[@Mel-lt7ez]

I would really appreciate a "Diving Deeper into NCT"! You should really check out their Side-tracks because they have a variety of different sounds and they're all soo good. I would definitely recommend Back 2 U (my fave), Heartbreaker, Sun & Moon, Running 2 U, Whiplash, Summer 127 and maybe also Wake Up (I don't really listen to many NCT Dream songs :( ) Also, their Vocal Line is no joke! If you have time, try also listen to Without You and Timeless!

[@erinludacanay5782]

Dive deeper on NCT! 'Coz basically they have great vocals, great rappers and great dancers. If you would want to hear more from the vocals, I would recommend Without U and Timeless!

[@robinchen5458]

I noticed that in your last few videos there were some parts where you misspoke and said the sentence again. Did you forget to cut those parts out? Just letting you know ^^

[@sparklejumpropequeen123pea6]

The guy singing is named Doyoung pronounced doughyoung

[@lhi3050]

No, actually, he pronounced it quite correctly, Doh-young (with a short o sound) is much closer to how you would pronounce it in Korean than "Dough-young". Korean vowels tend to be closer to the short vowel sounds than the long ones. He's of Korean descent and speaks Korean quite fluently(and I'm Korean, like of Korean nationality, born and raised mostly in Korea, Korean is my first language, I speak it everyday), and he got the pronunciation down. I don't think Doyoung would mind international fans pronouncing his name "dough-young", but the pronunciation in the video is much closer to how it would be pronounced by a Korean speaker.

[@MegaDaiann]

I'm sooooo happy you liked Doyoung's voice, his vocals are my favorite part of the song too😊

[@alexandraohara5323]

There’s only gonna be one more MV PD and that’s for the song Black on Black. However, you might have already heard everything else on the empathy album cause Sm recycled a bunch of their old songs for it, so nearly every song besides the outro and Black on Black has an MV currently. Even the intro can be found in the video for NCT 2018 Yearbook #2. Thanks for reacting to NCT PD!

[@bunnypaca]

Yesterday + Today = Yestoday

[@urifightingheyadwaee3154]

YEE DOYOUNG IS SUPERIOR

[@annarettler5287]

Doyoung appreciation

[@SassyClissy]

you should listen to "timeless" nct u taeil, doyoung and jaehyun sing in it

[@rebeccafindley645]

The Empathy album is a mixture of solos and singles that NCT has released in the past. Including Chinese versions of some songs and a few songs that are new. Some songs include Timeless (which features Doyoung, Jaehyun, and Taeil and was done in the past) and Dream in a Dream (Ten solo, also done in the past) but newer smaller section songs like Yestoday. I suggest checking out those music videos because some are very simplistic and others are busy, just depends on what song. You probably have already seen some of the Mv’s (I’ve been subscribed for quite a while but I literally can’t remember what you’ve reacted to) but others I’m sure you haven’t. Great job PD, keep up the good work

[@can-rt7qt]

Nct is mainly Rap so their rappers always shine. The Vocals are great though. The whole Group is great

[@gail1015]

Late to this song, but love it. Doyoung sounds AMAZING.

[@sydneydickerson2100]

NCT U is all vocals in Timeless (and I think Without You too), which is also on the Empathy album & already has a video!!

[@awtfazhr509]

As expected from SM vocal line. And NCT vocal trinity; doyoung, taeil and jaehyun, are definitely some of the best vocals in this generation. Especially taeil!

[@bangchanns]

The rappers with their respective verses and Doyoung with the vocal chorus reminds me of "Can't See The End" by Seventeen.

[@markkoni3499]

i ALWAYS cry when i listen to yestoday