Producer Reacts to Taemin "Thirsty"

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[@beingWantable]

I don't really know what the fish eye was for but it may have been hinting to someone watching him? As in actual eyes. The song is doing what it was intending to do to me so.... yeah. The video is a bit annoying to me because I mainly wanted it to support the dance and it kind of missed the mark.

[@zxcvbnm3939]

Producer: "These lyrics!" Me: *Doesn't understand anything other than 'thirsty' but agrees 100%*

[@nalaa9618]

He speaks more English than just saying "thirsty" though..🤦🏽‍♀️

[@enbehn]

@@nalaa9618 it was a joke... you don't have to treat op like they are stupid🤦‍♀️

[@yukiitoi6002]

The title itself is me rn

[@nmc987]

Yuki same

[@thepeculiarmaple]

Not gonna lie: same.

[@naturelover4823]

Same girl we all thirsty for Taemin

[@coreyryanlover]

“Obama approves this”

[@briannasanchez3261]

coreyryanlover Obama got good taste.

[@lily_00123]

Obama knows talent

[@squirrel7303]

The red was put there to represent bloood. At the choreo there is a part where he kind of bites his wrist, and right before the break down he leans on his back up dancers in a coffin position. So overall there's a vampire theme in the background, not much explored but there is. That's why there isn't a water scene.

[@ira__s]

All the whole fish eye scenes made it feel like I was.. sort of.. peeping on Taemin when he was alone. x) I can see how the fish eye shots would people off. For me it made it feel somehow... more intimate. xD But that's my opinion. Loved the reaction overall. I had the same reaction "really?" when Taemin was on the floor dancing...

[@otsukaresope2719]

My impression was also that by using the fish-eye that we were "seeing things that we weren't meant to see." Therefore giving that "naughty" quality in the video that is of course present within the song with "thirsty" being in a more sexual context. I think that the fish-eye is just supposed to invoke some kind of old security camera where you might see that distorted view, but in contrast to the cctv grainy film that is in the beginning and end of "Move."

[@myysharona]

Yeah, I felt like the fish eye lent a sort of voyeuristic aspect, but it could have been used less. Maybe 2-3 fewer shots. But I looooooove the song.

[@dandeIiiion]

His album is one of my favorites this year. ALL SONGS ARE MASTERPIECES!

[@jinpluskenequalsheartattac3290]

is that a Jian i see?

[@dandeIiiion]

jin plus ken equals heart attack I‘m sorry what?

[@jinpluskenequalsheartattac3290]

Bemymoon sorry i thought the guy in your profile was jian from imfact 😳😂

[@dandeIiiion]

jin plus ken equals heart attack ah no that’s Kihyun from Monsta X hahaha 😂

[@maryemerald9907]

i think this whole performance video is sort of like a homage to early 2000s pop music videos, the song sounds like it came out of that era, hence the fish eye shots.

[@kiararose8896]

Mary Emerald Lazaga I thought that too. I thought it went with the vibe

[@AarynJensen]

A comment on the fisheye; I think there is an animalistic theme that goes with this video and song. Taemin being thirsty is not even an innate human thirst but an animals thirst or even a vampires thirst for blood (which adds to the sexy appeal) It’s very dark in fact and I think the fisheye symbolizes a monster or an animals’ perspective peering and lingering, watching taemin. Kinda spooky. Just my thought! Love the video, thank you pd!

[@celine7557]

Damn that's really interesting, I interpreted it as the viewers were like secretly checking taemin out or like watching him perform on a high platform so you have to lift up your head to be able to see it fully.

[@elenap.7252]

Hi, the song is about him as a vampire. You can tell in the moves when "bite" his own hand or in the break when cross his arms. The dancers are "zombies", you can tell when they bite him in the end, the moves became zombie-like in the coreo. Maybe this is the reason behind the fish eye. (sorry for my broken english, I hope you understand )

[@vy5729]

your english is amazing !!!

[@elenap.7252]

vy thank you so much ❤️

[@Potato-rc3sj]

Taemin is genderless because he is beyond human

[@yukiitoi6002]

1:57 LMAO ME EVERYDAY

[@xerilaun]

LOL

[@suhah7156]

I laughed out loud when you gulped down the water bottle right after the reaction. Taemin's dance is hypnotising and captivating

[@Prothane]

King of fluidity...perfectly said.

[@baozibang9369]

All the Songs on Taemin's Album are incredible. Plz react to it ;)

[@MissJordieMojo]

Taemin makes PD thirstaaaaay

[@LeeDee5]

Taemin does choreo on the floor. PD: oh. OH. Oooh.

[@roseroyaltyy]

I'm pretty sure this MV was put together really quickly.... I think they filmed it on the Sunday before they released it (on Friday) bc on Monday he said something to fans like 'I filmed something extra for u guys last night it should be out this week'... I don't know how long they usually take for these things but to me that doesn't seem like long. Anyway definitely listen to the album.... it's a really good album!! And have you seen his japanese releases? They will definitely make you appreciate his dancing even more!!!

[@matttcameron_]

They should have had him dancing in water when he was wearing that white suit ;)

[@shalyahpalmer5962]

Matt Cameron You trying to kill us all 😭😭😭😭😭😂

[@dankoya]

I liked the fisheye in the red smaller room, bc it felt very voyeuristic. I think when it was coupled with the smaller room it made it more sensual. But only in that set the other sets I didn't get that feel as much and it felt off.

[@soapwol]

To explain a bit, the theme of the performance is vampire related, the red represents blood. If you notice the choreography has parts where it’s like he’s biting his wrist and crossing his arms over his chest as well as coffin references. Perhaps that will make it make more sense to you. Thanks for the review!

[@Gnomicgabby]

Honestly this album is one of the top albums of the year for me every song is so good

[@claireliszka9043]

I love your reactions to Taemin, especially your discussion on his fluidity in his dancing. I also enjoy hearing your thoughts on the production of the video. Very good video, I look forward to more of your reactions!

[@letiede9094]

For the fish eye, I thought it suggested the viewer as looking at Taemin through a peephole, or maybe inward through a keyhole. But the rest of the MV didn't support that interpretation much, so... Nice reaction anyway, and nice comments on the color balance. I don't have the professional eye for that sort of things so it's nice to make us notice it, it educates your viewers!

[@celine7557]

OMG I got the same feeling!!! But lmao it made me low-key uncomfortable bc checking someone out secretly (like in a stalking way) is weird so yeah...

[@Melmaegwen]

Taemin is the king of fluidity. I agree! His style is kinda unique... I don't see any artist like him... Oh well I love his music, art and dancing.

[@esteliatru7489]

taemin is amAzing

[@smatias83]

You have to react to his album!!! His album is by far my favorite this year!

[@bastet6507]

fish eye lense was used heavenly in 90's mv & I think since MOVE had retro vibes, they wanted to add to this video a hint of retro. not all sm stations get mvs & this was just a performance video/mv so no he won't have another version of the mv. he kinda hinted at the thirsty bit in that move where he kinda bit his wrist, the song itself has a major hint of vampire.

[@ДжамиляКинжибаева]

Taemin god of dance😍

[@xxsashaxxx]

I like your reactions! Please review Taemin’s full album!

[@cocolenafong7153]

TAEMIN IS PERFECT

[@r.i.pjong-hyun1592]

I freaking love this song!!!!💖😊

[@gisellebaez4168]

Taemin, is killing it.

[@KuzisNe]

Water drinking after video finished hahahahaha🙌🏼 Taemin does that to all of us with his artistry 😊

[@kaseywright1055]

Theres No one like Taemin,,,,but Jimin and Taemins dance was exciting!!! Want them to do it more! You like Jimins voice,,,watch him dance with Taemin....omg!!!

[@noori426]

Handsome n Talented my 1 n only 1 Maknae Taemin ☺👍👏🏅🥇🏆

[@naturelover4823]

He is the definition of elegant yet sexy AF

[@oon-huing1729]

If you loved Love I think you're going to die at Rise. Just from his vocals alone.

[@bluerose5214]

yess rise is THAT song

[@skewedpriorities1857]

Oon-Hui Ng I need this reaction 😭

[@uwu_roach689]

"The way he mOoOves his body." Same man, same😂

[@alyzab5198]

the thumbnail is me

[@mmoon8159]

I know it's an old video but I think they didn't include any water themes because they've already done it for Move and Drip Drop

[@MiaH-g4f]

You makes me thirsty! Yes ,you do. 😂So cute.

[@talebhanan3028]

Taemin he's 😍🖤✨♥️👌🔥

[@AlinaNegoescuqi]

I like Taemin, is different, has moves with him and his voice is very smooth and sexy!

[@Smilestyles123]

Yes omg this is what I’ve been waiting for. Honestly pd just listen to the whole album, it’s gold

[@mariemadeleinefaivre5491]

I can wait for you to rect to the album! It's seriously amazing you gotta check it out

[@Monojik]

His album is honestly so good;; you have to listen to it

[@dorothygrimwood6444]

All the songs ,dancing that Tasman has done on albums, in concert have been fantastic ! He has gone from strength,to strength.He has NEVER failed to deliver !!!

[@gratefullypositive5143]

Personally, I saw the fisheye shots, as voyeurism. In the whole song, he's talking about him couldn't stop looking at this girl, and how much he's becoming thirsty because of her, her beauty and she makes him want to do. It's like he was watching, spying. And the vampire concept was really cooool (red, blood, and the bite on his hand during the choreography). It made me think about Naeun when he was with her during WGM, and their shooting with the vampire concept too. (Don't hate me guys, just saying what It made me think of suddenly. Not suggesting anything.) Anyway, love Taemin's album. I don't know how many times I listened to it. I suggest "Come back to you", I love it with "Love". 💞💞 His album contains a lot of sexy and sad songs regretting someone. I really appreciate your analyses, I'm doing a marathon of your videos right now lol

[@kaiyaxe955]

hey, interesting theory you got there :) I'm too lazy to think of any lol but yours is quite make sense

[@gratefullypositive5143]

kaiyaxe ohh thank you ! Well there are a lot of other interesting theories in the comments. But I don't know I think it makes more sense as voyeurism for me lol

[@kaiyaxe955]

yeahh and you mentioned WGM which make me think if Taemin actually misses his 'wife'.. well, anything's possible right lol

[@gratefullypositive5143]

kaiyaxe weeell If you are a taeun shipper. I suggest you to check the video "what happened to taemin and naeun" on youtube. That's actually heartbreaking. They've been hurt so much after and during the show 😭

[@pokebg12]

PD DURING THE FIRST LIKE TEN SECONDS OF THE SONG LIKE SAME! I love Taemin so much like so much talent

[@erinliu4037]

u really should check his album, especially crazy4u and stone heart! The production is lit as hell！

[@AlexisLaFury]

Taemin sings - You make me thirsty! Prouder crooks - Oh yea you dooo... Me - *Wicked laughing whilst I subscribe* 💀👏

[@fatalblue]

Another great review. As someone who has been a SHINee fan since near their debut it's been a ride seeing Taemin go from "Noona is so pretty, push me on this swing" to dancing on floors and telling you "come here" cuz he thirsty lol but the transition from teen idol to adult soloist has been pretty smooth imo and I do think it has to do with his willingness to embrace his naturally androgynous edge and work with it rather than against. Needless to say i'm pretty pleased with the direction he's going as a soloist. You should definitely check out the full album I think you would enjoy it (It's be cool too if you did a full album review at some point. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the other tracks!)

[@qhdvdjwkdvdj8633]

Thank you for your reaction. I have enjoyed it.

[@Loveislikeadream]

Love along with Rise and Back to you are my favorites off the 'move' album but i can say every single track is amazing I cant stress how amazing it is

[@chiquita.milenita]

This just earned you a new follower. Actual analysis. THANK YOU!!!

[@puspadewiace]

More of Taemin pleaseeeee

[@zchanique9338]

Still waiting on that MOVE album review party

[@xzxzojkeymtzxzx7712]

KING OF FLUIDITY ---- YESSSSSS the perfect description for taemin!

[@sienna8256]

I really appreciate the honest review, not many reaction channels do that.

[@lonestarseoul]

I really love this album. The song he did with Seulgi (Heart Stop) is one of my favorites. You should definitely check it out!

[@dyodidyodi815]

I laughed hard at the comment about his bowl cut in the Replay MV. I feel that. 😅😅😅

[@florenciaromanello9203]

The red is a ref for hot mood. The fish eye a think is to reflect a fillings of daseare o lost. Good review. Sorry for my bad English. See you

[@roseblanche2854]

Taemin he is Amazing his sexy pretty boy taemin-ah ♥️🥰.his moove are smoth 🖤✨

[@insertpterodactylscreechin5395]

YAS THAT'S MY SON OVER THERE F YEAH

[@u_nira]

태민이 뮤비 리액션 해주셔서 감사합니다 ㅜㅜ❤

[@monseramirez761]

taeemin

[@a_lost_staysider]

*IF U ARE GOING TO WATCH WANNA ONE BEAUTIFUL THEN WATCH THE PROLOUGE FIRST OTHERWISE ITS HARD TO UNDERSTAND* and omg taemin...woah

[@sabrinaxia7077]

the drop reminded me of "You act like you forgot, you called the shot shots shots" Or something like that

[@bluerose5214]

YESS please listen to his full album and if possible, do react to it. I love your reaction videos! Move album is such a masterpiece, you wouldn't regret giving it a try

[@gabibelleb]

Taemin: *you make me thirsty* PD: *oh yes you do*

[@WTFlufff]

Thank you for reacting to the video and appreciating our Taeminnie!! Thirsty isn't actually referring to being thirsty for water but blood! so there's this mythical vampire alternative universe as you can see Taemin biting his wrist and in some points dancers try to catch him and him wearing crimson red so that's the point .

[@LyndaOkoli]

Pleaseeeee listen to the album when you can! It's amazing

[@taehee6978]

u need to watch his live stage for thirsty!!

[@nooshkamran5018]

THE THUMBNAILLL

[@nazifaislam744]

Seductive, that's right

[@roseoftheday582]

The warehouse looks similar to the one he used in Danger, it might even be the same one.

[@angelinag.9022]

PLease do a listening party of Taemin's album!

[@moseslee7433]

Love your, background

[@romanparker9076]

I thought both Taemin's performance and the use of the fisheye gave a sort of disoriented/lightheaded tone to the video! The way he was stumbling around towards the end, and when his backup dancers were holding him up, it felt like he really was dehydrated lol, and it reminded me of desert scenes in movies where things distort and characters begin to see mirages in the distance. Also Taemin certainly has come a long way since debut! I think SM is showcasing his style of dance pretty well through his performance videos.

[@celine7557]

I feel like the use of fish eye was like a way of making the viewer feel like they're peeking/checking taemin out secretly and taemin knows that the audience is indeed checking him out or in a trance because of him hence he's 'teasing' the viewers with his movements perhaps making the viewers want more or in other terms 'thirsty'. But yeah personally I don't like that fish eye shots, it was so awkward to look at. Also the fish eye shots felt like I was very close to him but he's on a high platform like a stage or something so I have to look up because I'm small.

[@zelos138]

Just FYI, this version is slightly different than the album version because it was created for the SM Station release. A notable difference is the extra percussion samples added in the chorus. The album version highlights the bass better giving it a more haunting feel.

[@NONPOINT420]

Lee MF-ing "MJ" TaeMin!!!!

[@MonicalovesTAEMIN]

He’s the god of genderless moves. I love TeaMin. He’s such a great dancer, performer and he’s hot 🔥!

[@meeekel3148]

I think taemin did this while he was drunk

[@UMNIA]

the fisheye might have been a retro/90's throwback

[@spilwhc]

_you make me thirsty_ "Oh yes you do" i snorted really loud

[@tahsat966]

you should check out drip drop by taemin, its another performance video but imo the cinematography was much better

[@kristinagrace3893]

F I N A L L Y

[@kristinagrace3893]

also is your monitor in the back just like KO'd lmfao

[@whereisja]

The lightly referenced the "thirst" part at the end where the shot gets all blurry and the play with the brightness of the lights. Otherwise, yeah, I wanted water too lmao.

[@bundesligaoccer8898]

Taemin got him thirsty

[@PetiteCamomille]

From my point of view, I don't think there was any need for more elements in the video. Taemin dancing sensually in front of the camera and the lyrics full of lust are enough to excite our imagination. I think that in this specific case, it's the spectator who creates their own video clip. Taemin and the decor are only there to guide us through our lustful thoughts~ (¬ω¬) Also, the fish eye reminds me of a camera lens or a peephole. I almost feel like it's a direct bridge between us and him, as if we were observing it directly through a peephole. It's a bit ... a kind of voyeurism.

[@coffeecoffee6352]

Yesssssss

[@marmareido]

the usage between this hard red vs hard blue imaginery is popular nowadays dont you think? in kpop. vixx lr. taemin. exids new mv got them too. i cant list out everything but its really there i think

[@smilexlovexlive]

please react/listen to the album I really really want to hear what you think!

[@luyun352]

I think every Taemin's songs are so SEXY !!

[@saintmandarin5154]

Yeeeeessssssssssss

[@stefanievatos8263]

omg please do a reaction to his album ESPECIALLY Flame of love

[@LeeDee5]

Producer Taemin'd so hard the video went silent for a while lol

[@shireenkimx3]

The fish eye bothered me too >:(