Reacting To Taemin "Idea" [FULL]

[@Clumsy_Hearted]

Taemin ALWAYS goes harder than everyone else.

[@alyamaya3120]

Yes, but he done that like he just breathing

[@soissomaisnada]

"I'm exisiting and you are lucky to be here" that's exactly the vibe I get from Taemin every single time, I love it, I certainly feel lucky ....

[@avtr5185]

He described him perfectly with this one sentence

[@oiragu]

THIS. this is going to give my life a +10 years boost.

[@chi13ihime]

“I’m existing and you’re lucky to be here” I love this line

[@Maiichu14]

if you liked the staggered ripple thing when he's stage right you should watch sherlock by shinee (which is taemin's group) because that's like the entire concept of that choreo (and also you could get to see how far taemin has come, because he was soooo young in that one)

[@Maiichu14]

If you react to it, for the performance video I'd recommend their smtown 2017 stage (literally just search it like "shinee sherlock smtown 2017" and you'll find it) because they go hard af and also some of the fancams are from a slight birds view so you get to see every single movement

[@joaniemaloney]

@@Maiichu14 yesss that performance was AMAZING, omg. they performed so many songs too and went 525%!

[@gaby5254]

I wish you watched a stage where he actually sings live because that is what is so impressive about this choreo in my opinion. Just dancing is hard enough but when you see him singing live (even if he does use MR in some parts) and doing this choreo that's just crazy. It's what we expect from him but always amazing to watch. Please react to Goodbye/Sayonara Hitori. It's choreographed by Koharu Sugawara and it's just great. She also choreographed his song Move probably Taemin's most well known song.

[@pinktapes]

live stages and concert videos have really strict copyright

[@yasminpatriciacarneiro3000]

You are absolutely right! And yes, he should definitely react to Sayonara Hitori (and Flame of Love too)

[@adir5805]

A fun fact about this Taemin era is that although kpop acts usually work with a specific dance crew for a certain performance there was no one dance crew good enough for Criminal or Idea. The dancers Taemin has here are all famous choreographers and dancers that were brought together for Taemin alone which I think is insane

[@KarasuKiryuu]

Yeah, he needs backup dancers who can keep up with him..I realized it since his Xtm Concert and Famous era.. 🙃

[@jae8329]

Believe it or not, he goes even harder in live performances, especially end of the year special award performances like MAMA or KBS song festival. Recommend you check them out in your own time. That body roll up is FANTASTIC in the MV. Best camera work imo compared to the dance practice/live performances. Also, not sure if you noticed, but the ending Criminal pose of the dancers/Taemin was the same as the begining IDEA pose. Both are heavily connected in terms of concept & storyline. Criminal is based on stockholm syndrome & IDEA is based on Plato's Theory of Forms. So Taemin has 2 different personas. One of them gets overpowered by the other in Criminal. The "victim" persona from Criminal breaks free in IDEA with the help of his IDEA & escapes the control of the "criminal" persona.

[@ninawilliams9647]

I was lucky enough to see taemin at a San Diego concert with super m. Taemin came out and performed danger the crowd went banana's. The whole place almost blew the crowd was so loud it was the best concert ever. You should check out taemin in super m. But taemins move mv and dance practice next please.

[@Raven-uw4gj]

ahhhhh so sad I didn't get to watch SuperM live before the pandemic )): he has watched some SuperM before!

[@caribunny1047]

Wait til we get famous here. It's his best PRACTICE VIDEO to date because his japanese dancers are really really good. I feel like they blend with taemin better than his kr dancers. It's so amazing to watch especially with the isolations. Ah man amaaazing

[@chevy5514]

Taemin is the king.

[@milindawilson9175]

Taemin is just one of those performers that leaves you speechless every time he steps on stage. He was born to be a performer and that is one of the reasons why he has become known as the Korean Michael Jackson. That is also why, as one of the top two dancers in the industry, he was made a member of SuperM. (Kai from EXO -- Taemin's best friend since they were trainees, who is also under SM Entertainment, as well as a member of SuperM -- is the other top dancer.) Taemin is an Idol of Idols and a legend of legends. And the title of the industry's BEST dancer isn't just a fan's opinion but it's a widely agreed upon title bestowed on both Taemin and Kai by their peers and the industry as a whole. There is literally no one considered better than them. As I think you know, Taemin is one of the most popular solo artists, as well as the youngest member of the legendary Kpop group SHINee. He debuted as a solo artist in 2014 and "Idea" is part of his 3rd Korean solo album called Never Gonna Dance Again. It is part of a trilogy which started with his prologue "2 Kids," and continued with "Criminal" which is part of Act 1 of the album. "Idea" is part of Act 2 of the album and it brings the whole concept full circle. As Taemin said in an interview: "The two acts put together tell a story. '2 Kids’ is about growing pains and depicts the story prior to the story in the album. You can think of '2 Kids' as a teaser before the movie called 'Never Gonna Dance Again.' Act 1 shows a new side of me. I think it’ll be something you’ve never seen in K-pop before. And Act 2 is the end-all-be-all. It’s the ultimate level of intensity. Never Gonna Dance Again’ was originally the name of the concept. Because it doesn’t make sense for me to stop dancing. But I wanted to give a sense of rebellion with the irony of the title.” Some have said, and I have to agree, that "Idea" is a metaphor for the way Taemin sees his career. He loves what he does, almost to the point of obsession -- like "my messiah" he is drawn to it and can't help worship it -- he practically needs to dance and perform to survive. But, at the same time, it pretty much controls his life and living as an Idol means everything he does is done in the public eye and he will never be able to live a normal life -- his "dangerous dream" that is engulfing him and "swallowing him" up. The stress and constant demand for perfection he feels may be slowly "Killing me softly," etc. I particularly like the verse in "Idea" that says, "The blue light, When you and I face each other, Stained in it, All one's feelings, It's an infinite range, In my world, Most dazzling,The absolute value of you, My my IDEA." These lines seem to be talking about Taemin's fans. SHINee's fan color is pearl aqua blue, so the blue light you see in the MV and the blue light he talks about in the lyrics of "Idea," makes me think he is referring to the impact and influence the fans have had on everything he has done in his career. And although he loves and appreciates us, it has not come without a few sacrifices and negative aspects as well. The mutual love and respect between Taemin and the fans also has added a lot of extra pressure on him because he always wants to give people his absolute best and he is constantly trying to live up to an impossible standard of self-imposed flawlessness. So with every release from this album, the concept was designed to be darker than the last. In "2 Kids" he was emotionally and physically beating himself up with regrets and in "Criminal" he was living in a toxic relationship and being brainwashed to the point he was suffering from stockholm syndrome; he fell in love with the person/criminal (or thing -- i.e. his career) who is essentially inflicting all the pain and suffering on him. So, in other words, even though you are being abused by that person (possibly a metaphor for the pressure he is creating for himself as he pushes himself in his pursuit of perfection) he still can't help but love the criminal (i.e. his career) and allow them/it to continue to cause him to suffer, etc. :D "Idea" takes the theme one step further, and says that even though it was my idea and my plan to live this life, nothing comes without a price, and because of that self-inflicted need to be flawless, any chance of being average or living a regular life is pretty much dead. Taemin has sacrificed everything to become the magnificent and unique performer and person that we know him as today. But there really is no one that pushes him or holds him to a higher standard then himself. Taemin has said that he really has never taken a true vacation since he was a trainee -- he started with SM Entertainment when he was around 11 years old -- and he doesn't know what to do if he isn't constantly working and training. The thing that he hates the most is when people assume he has had it easy because he is part of a big and powerful company and he is so naturally talented. As he has said, there has never been anything that has come easy to him and he has only gotten to where he is today because he has worked hard to accomplish everything. He is constantly pushing himself to become the best of the best in everything he does. Fun fact: The female voice you hear in "Idea " is BoA. She is a solo artist also under SM Entertainment, and she is Taemin's highly respected senior who debuted with SM in 2000 at the age of 13 and, now after 20 years, she is known as one of the senior-most members of the industry. BoA is legend. To see what kind of influence BoA has had on the industry and why it is so fitting that she was included on this song, check out her recent "202020" documentary. Taemin's choreography is very much influenced by him. Although he has input in almost everything he does, he has choreographers that come up with the choreography for most of his dances and he then infuses it with his own ideas and style and makes it uniquely his. The way Taemin dances is just the way he moves. His movements are effortless. If you watch Taemin dance more, you will see that no matter who choreographs the dance, it will always be very Taemin-like. Many choreographers who have worked with him over the years have said that, with Taemin you can't help but allow him to move in whatever way his body takes him. Taemin is art in every sense of the word. :D Taemin's style of dance can't be defined. As he has said, he has worked his entire career to create a style of dance that is unlike anything in the Kpop industry. And I would argue that that now extends to the entire industry of dance. Taemin started out as a self-taught popper and locker without any dance training, and, even then, as a trainee it was clear his skills as a dancer went far beyond the average dancer. Over the years, as you see with "Idea," he has infused those popping and locking skills into his now more contemporary style of dance. But, when it comes to dancing, he can do it all and there is no one better at it than him. Taemin's talents are one reason why SHINee are one of the top groups in the industry and why they have such legendary status. SHINee is made up of some of the absolute best singers, dancers and performers in the entire industry. With more than 12 years since their debut, they still command one of the top spots. When Taemin debuted in 2008 as part of SHINee he was only 14 years old and, yet, he was already known as one of the best dancers in the industry, and he has only gotten more magnificent over the years. Now after 12 years Taemin is still one of the youngest in many Kpop circles (he is only 27) and, yet, he often has the most seniority and experience. He is so well respected that everyone looks up to him. The funny thing is, although Taemin is ultra confident when on stage, when not performing his personality is the complete opposite.That's what makes him even more lovable and why he is so popular. When on stage, Taemin can turn his sexy, sensual side up to 3,000 and he become the most powerful and magnificent performer that command the stage. But the minute he step off the stage he becomes quiet and shy and he blushes when people compliment him for his looks or performance. When not on stage, Taemin is known for being sort of innocent and kind of naive and a little ditsy, as only the maknae (youngest member) of a group can get away with -- he is 2 to 4 years younger than the rest of the SHINee members and he plays up being the baby when he is around them, and they pretty much will do anything he asks. He knows how to be cute when he wants something, but he hates it when someone asks him to be cute. LOL. SHINee are a 5 member group that is known for their live vocals and amazing dancing. They are known as CD-quality singers because they sound just as good live, if not better, than they do recorded. SHINee always sings live. The ONLY thing they are not good at is lip syncing so they avoid it at all costs, so when you hear SHINee singing 95% of the time it will be live. They have trained their entire career to be able to sing live for 3+ hours straight and always sound flawless while performing extremely complex choreography the whole time. SHINee is the group that really set the standard when it comes to live performances. It's literally known as the SHINee standard and it's what all other groups work to reach.

[@caroleng1190]

I tried to message you. You said you love talking about Shinee. Did you want me to message you through KZbin?

[@milindawilson9175]

@@caroleng1190 Sure message me on my KZbin chat and I would love to talk.

[@caroleng1190]

@@milindawilson9175 I’m more than a really curious about TAemin’s personal intimate life. If this questions makes you uncomfortable please tell me. In Korea idols aren’t allowed to have relationships. What do they do?

[@milindawilson9175]

@@caroleng1190 Although it is sort of frowned upon by a lot of Kpop fans for Idols to date, they still manage to have relationships, they just keep them secret and most don't talk about them in public and they try not to be seen together dating. There are a few high profile couples in the Kpop industry that have managed to have relationships without a whole lot of backlash, but it is rare and doesn't happen very often. For instance Heechul from Super Junior is currently dating Momo from Twice and they announced their relationship to the public, so everyone knows about it, however Heechul and Momo are not seen together very often and they don't really talk about each other or their relationship in public. Most Kpop relationships are kept very private. And Kai from EXO has dated Krystal from F(x) for a while and he also dated Jennie from BlackPink. These relationships were made public by poperotsy, even though they tried to keep a low profile. But neither relationship lasted very long, in part due to pressure from fans. We all know that our favorite Idols date, but it is all kept secret. There are even special locations and places Idols know about where they can have car dates and private meetings with their significant other without being seen by the poperotsy and fans. Taemin has never alluded to the fact that he has ever seriously dated anyone before, so as far as we know he has not dated anyone, but i am sure he has had relationships before he has just kept it super quiet.

[@caroleng1190]

@@milindawilson9175 May I ask do you live in Korea? It’s hard to believe it’s only frowned upon. It’s made to sound like a career secret. It’s not natural. They actually hide their lives. The only thing I can think they have any intimacy with someone they care about they would have to be gay and act like they are besties.Like here in the states celebrities date whoever, whenever and who cares. It’s their life. This is just one reason I don’t listen to Kpop. That culture is sick. Shinee has kidnapped my soul. Plus when I can watch the best, Shinee other groups are boring to me. I hope you don’t me being so blunt.

[@Oricato]

"he's going much harder than his dancers" welcome to the world of Taemin :)

[@sam90511]

Idol of the idols

[@idekanymore8299]

“The ownership, ‘I’m existing and you’re lucky to be here.’” I mean he’s not wrong, to be alive when Taemin exists

[@MyCode61116]

Taemin choose the choreographers he wants to work with in his releases, and many times they dance with Taemin during performances too. Many of his dancers choreo for other kpop artists too.

[@azpcshawol9615]

"Move " by Taemin next please

[@oiragu]

dude the dance off at the end in the music video.. that shit hit HARDER than the performance video seriously, you will FEEL IT

[@ctasiavoshi8686]

Taemin is always incredible

[@lei6v636]

LOVING ALL YOUR REACTION! THANK YOU SO much next please react to Taemin FAMOUS, DRIP DROP, WANT AND MOVE!.

[@MyCode61116]

And this isn’t even the Live stage.. Taemin’s dancing goes EVEN HARDER during LIVE PERFORMANCES/CONCERTS.. Adding up live vocals on the mix.. and it’s insane! Seriously insane!

[@Samy.10VE]

Taemin is my favourite soloist and one of my favourite dancers ever what a legend, king never disappoints, please react to more of him.

[@martencedric]

I'm kinda curious what your opinion will be to taemin - move. it's the one that really blew my mind of his amount of body control

[@dheu]

Yes, I'd be fascinated to see his opinion as well!

[@avtr5185]

Me too!

[@bulletproofaria2287]

Taemin is an insane dancer!! So happy you enjoyed his work so much! Hope you react again to him in the future :)

[@memred2369]

TAEMIN IDEA FINALLYYYYYY 😭💖💖

[@Bean1979]

Taemin gives us art everything. The MJ of Kpop ❤

[@Raven-uw4gj]

I was so excited for this one!!!! More TAEMIN! Thank you so much for your informative reactions

[@Karla-td2jn]

Had to pause at 13:04 when you mentioned the choreo looking like the sign of the cross because Taemin actually incorporates this into a LOT of his choreos. It's really mesmerizing to see.

[@gabriellahuszti5855]

Taemin👑👑👑

[@Raven-uw4gj]

I'm also not a huge fan of repetition, but I think in this case it fills a nice space to "breathe" perhaps, because the rest of the choreo doesn't really repeat at all

[@m..na.]

It's honestly so fire seeing how taemin changes it up in performances!

[@EmeroyB]

He's a beast

[@Lil0K23]

Taemin is defiantly on another level. I really loved your evaluation, keep up the awesome work dude, your experience shows.

[@Bucherviews]

I adore these long-form dance analysis videos - keep doing what you're doing, I can't get enough of it!

[@ireneserrano4570]

hahaha but it's true!! we are all so lucky to actually see him perform! i feel like making a Taemin's altar and thanking+praying to him 😁💕

[@Auntie67]

Super interesting reaction! Although there are live stages better than this one imo (more powerful with live singing), it’s still great that you checked it out. I really hope you’ll react to more Taemin in the near future, his song Famous, or Drip Drop have some very interesting choreos, also Move is super unique and iconic - one of the most unique routines in Kpop, something not a single male or female dancer can do as perfectly as Taemin although so many have tried...

[@arctic_w]

He should get dancers who keep up 😂 Ty so much for these videos!!! It's so interesting to watch

[@lei6v636]

Omg WAITING FOR THIS😭😭

[@MyCode61116]

It would be interesting to hear your analysis of Taemin’s other releases, coz he usually switches up styles and dance concepts every release. You would find them different from another of his, and esp. different from other releases too.

[@ariawang6433]

TAEMIN 태민 The 3rd Mini Album [Advice] Release ➫ 2021.05.18 ​​​ lets support this talented artist👏👏🌟

[@charismaticace8971]

I am really waiting today!

[@leydarachadey465]

TAEMIN es fantastico .el rey del performer Multipiesa su dualidad en escena fantástica ,Su Danza genial elegante artística sus movimientos hermosos naturales ❤💯👑

[@AbbyValenciaravenlee227]

That pose he always does like the sign of the cross is Taemin's T... It's his trademark

[@sepsepw9822]

I cant wait 😭😭

[@luanapaesramos]

No primeiro ele já faz a análise né pq ele não para de falar kkkk mais top a sua reação beijos

[@rorawol8608]

The cops at the end haha just like SHINee - View

[@oumaimacherkaoui7239]

Yes that's taemin

[@aimeeaustria1565]

you should watch Taemin's MAMA performance !! def will blow your mind ☠️

[@orenjipocky]

I think you will appreciate the dance for Taemin’s Famous (Japanese release so be careful of copyright...) because it has really interesting formations and a good balance of hard/soft mix of movements :) His Japanese backup dances are top-notch (I personally like them better than his Korean ones) and they are all very accomplished dancers so they can really keep up with Taemin when he goes hard. Anyway, I really enjoy your videos and I love the in-depth analysis you do - I’m learning a lot and it makes me appreciate the art even more ^^

[@denisecmg]

I waited for this!😁 Taemin's live stages are also a must see! Please also check put Drip Drop, Sayonara Hitori - Hit the Stage, Move and Famous.

[@AluSou]

Ah the police sirens would've been so fitting for the Criminal reaction video xD

[@triciapatts]

There were parts where I felt it had an Ian Eastwood feel and I was surprised he is part of the choreographers here omg. You should check out Danger by Taemin and View by SHINee too!

[@KarasuKiryuu]

Danger - Ace - Drip Drop - Press Your Number - Sayonara Hitori - Flame Of Love - Move - Thirsty - Want - Artistic Groove - Famous - Criminal - Black Rose - Idea.. He always step up his game.. And his body control is insane.. My most favorite B-side track were Mystery Lover and Stone Heart (Off Sick On-Track Concert).. Go watch his Concerts..its amazing.. 6v6

[@EmeroyB]

It'll be a long while, I'm focusing on requests from people who pledged to my Kickstarter and Patreon. If you don't want to wait, you can become a patron too. patreon.com/emeroyb

[@misaakimaichan8689]

taemin-danger ,if u want u can see the dance oracticen of this song :3

[@leydatablet4162]

TAEMIN Es fantástico es el rey de la danza del performe multipieza..Es único en todo el KPOP. inigualable inimitable . Es artista de SM INTERTAIMEN desde los11 años comenzando en la industria como triller .a los 14 debuta con su grupo SHINEE A los 21 hace su primer álbum en solitario hace sus primeros vídeos y conciertos Te recomiendo ver algunos de sus conciertos y video MOVE ,WANT ,ACE, DANGER ,SAHONARA HISTORIA , FAMOUS DOOR FLAME OF LOVE, DRID DROD

[@Saddlemomma]

Yes, Taemin always tries to incorporate the sign of the Cross in his choreos whenever he can. In his performance of "Heaven", I think he does it 3 times. Taemin also goes much harder during performances and MVs than you will see in a dance practice. Even before he debuted, Taemin was already an excellent self-taught dancer. You can easily pick him out of the group during his SM audition: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6fbiqNqo79ml7s It's also well known that 2nd gen Kpop artists concentrated more on footwork than any generation after them, unfortunately, and this was just one of Taemin's strengths. This is a clip from "Star King" showing his mastery of the "moonwalk" and MJ footwork just less than a year after his debut. He was 16 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqKmpHiqh7yDedk So you know he could do this before he debuted. On the show "Huiyeoul's Sketchbook", Taemin talks about how he used to practice his "crazy legs" everywhere - walking to the subway, on sidewalks, etc: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4ScZpKFdrdkbqs He is also a master a popping and locking as you can see here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6CUaX9plLCWZrs Lastly, as you can see in "IDEA", his transitions are extremely fast and his fluidity is off the charts. It's a shame I missed your reaction to "Famous". I had be eagerly awaiting it, but it got blocked on YT. I hope you liked it and appreciated the complex transitions and quicksilver transitions. Thanks so much for reacting to this and Taemin in general.

[@lamplitpage]

where do you find the choreographer credits (like, who choreographed what part)?

[@leydarachadey465]

TAEMIN es fantastico es increíble es un mostró de la danza el performer Multipiesa su dualidad en escena es maravillosa es único en toda la industria .es INIGUALABLE INIMITABLE es multitalento .Es artista de SM ENTERTAIMENT desde los 11 años a lo 14 debuta con SHINEE .a los 21 hace su primer álbum en solitario .videos y conciertos .te recomiendo ver MOVE WANT,DANGER,SAHONARA HISTORIA ,ACE,FAMOUS,DOOR FLAME OF LOVE, DRID DROD, Es un artista increíble invalorables de SM ENTERTAIMENT. LEE TAEMIN de SHINee 💎 ver Comeback del regreso de SHINEE en Febrero es su grupo todos geniales súper talentosos , Son diferente a todos los grupos del KPOP dieron a conocer al KPOP internacionalmente abriéndoles las puertas a las nuevas generaciones .Son una leyenda. Al igual que TAEMIN .💓💎👑

[@potatoturner242]

Omg pls react to his song 'Sayonara Hitori' and 'Move'.. You'd love it 😭🔥

[@daniella9733]

Thanks for this detailed reaction. Please react to Taemin Sayonara hitori. Thank you.

[@caribunny1047]

HELLO FINALLY??????????????

[@oon-huing1729]

Hey i know I'm resurrecting an old vid, but have you seen Taemins latest release Guilty? Would love to know your professional take on the choreo!

[@EmeroyB]

Not yet. Haven't had the chance to check out his new stuff yet.

[@Dalaginding]

i also prefer criminal but idea's choreography is dynamic and awesome too. the sign of the cross comment is hilarious because he makes catholic allusions in some of his concepts/songs. i always look at him anyway so i didn't notice that he was going harder than his dancers in the performance, as you noted.

[@novihartono9543]

We do need You to react to TAEMIN Move, Emeroy.. please 😇

[@EmeroyB]

Novi Hartono i already reacted to it on my stream. it'll come out eventually. patrons get early access to it. patreon.com/emeroyb

[@user-jq4rj3hs2f]

“It’s almost like he’s doing the sign of the cross” Iirc Taemin actually does that in a stage performance for his song Heaven (he’s a devout Catholic but that song is Not pure lol) 😂

[@ruckiie]

Thank you for your super cool reaction!!! I really appreciate every reaction you do for Taemin :)) SHINee will make their comeback today (31 of January!), would love to see you react at it! They said the choreo was one of the hardest they ever done!

[@marilouknowles4931]

Pls react to bts Danger dance practice. It's amazing 💜

[@miatarp8784]

The only thing I miss in these videos is making the video you analyse big... it makes it easier to see what you’re talking about

[@shaghayeghioo9471]

We need more kai and teamin dance react please

[@rorawol8608]

Please react to Taemin - Idea (Live): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpCaYpyqq51je9k The performance is amazing

[@novihartono9543]

Please do react to TAEMIN MOVE .. I love the way your smart react to.. Thank you..

[@liv1898]

You need to see his song "famous"

[@HanifShaikh-ew2qg]

Plz react to taemin drip drop 😀😀😀

[@yasminaraujo9527]

Please react to Kai Reason dance practice

[@whatever1405]

Please do a reaction and analyse on VICTON 'What I Said' MV Performance Version.

[@tasnimas376]

Next please react to Taemin famous

[@ChoiJaeJae]

Reacted to GOT7 -love train, Hard Carry PLEASEEE

[@matt5388]

Plss react to izone dance practice plss