REACTION to BLOCKB - JACKPOT, HER & TOY MVs

[@kl2894]

The Jackpot mv is actually a commentary on the idol industry. The companies pretty much kidnap kids from their families, terrorize and torture them a bit, make them over to look spectacular and release them into the world. And then punish them harshly if they step out of line... The bit at the end wasn't just a funny skit. It was there to make a point. Fun fact: Zico once said in an interview that Jackpot was inspired by David Lee Roth's Just A Gigolo. The mv for that is pretty crazy, so it's no surprise the mv for Jackpot is a whole experience.

[@emmastanley425]

I’ve watched this video so many times and never got that the whole thing is referencing the idol industry, but now that you said it and knowing the issues they’ve been through and how Zico feels it makes so much sense and makes me appreciate and love this video even more than I already had. Thank you so much for this info 😊

[@TheDan813]

Yeeees!! So the circus of horrors to simbolize all the toxic, creep and dark happenings it's... *Chef's kiss*!!! Thank you for explaining it all! ^^

[@candycanenee]

It's also evident in the lines PO rapped in english

[@elaraj7400]

It's 2021 and I'm still crying over Toy

[@risingsunshine1624]

Tell me about it hahha

[@pisto30]

SAME. Every day.

[@saddiewillow3342]

2024 and same

[@elyse9563]

even today toy is still one of my fav kpop songs ever idk something about it is just so good

[@BethInNowhere]

Same especially when they sing “saranhea jahnnanimyeon” 😞

[@iOrekii]

I swear same I have been listening to it since it came out

[@KSS352]

Taeil is back!!! I'm so glad he is finished with his service. I mean I'm sure he is just chilling with his fish right now but I'm waiting for him to come out with something. Block B is very versatile and while they are known for these high energy jams they also have these amazing vocal side. Also, if people don't list Zico in the top rappers of Korea...they have never listened to Zico.

[@izzhaziq2462]

Block B can go crazy like Jackpot and then do an incredible ballad like Don’t Leave. One of the most underappreciated groups while they were at their peak.

[@aljonmatthew]

But they are still OT7 right? And they are also Ateez's senior group. Small world

[@17_floors_high]

The thing with block b, as someone else mentioned, their b-sides are also amazing. They’ve got a lot of tracks that are crazy but also tracks in the vein of “Toy.” I miss them so much 😭 thx for appreciating them

[@staci8369]

Toy is such a good song. It reminds me of a lot of their B-sides, like Movie's Over and Did You or Did You Not. The thing about Block B is that their album tracks are always incredible too.

[@BiasWr3cked]

I’ve just realised, the bow and weird kid vocal at the beginning of Jackpot is used in Black Cat Nero by Ateez - their KQ brothers 😮. That’s a nice little nod to Block B 🥰

[@OhnoTia]

I think it’s a certain producers like signature sound... like how Groovy room says groovy everywhere on songs they produced.

[@nifelicio7752]

@@OhnoTia The voice is saying "These oppas are weird!" ^^ I don't think this is a signature

[@OhnoTia]

@@nifelicio7752 I just heard it in a block b song and this was a remix so I figured it had to a be a producers tag but maybe not.... my bad

[@monse736]

@@OhnoTia that part was recorded by zico, that can be seen here (min 10:05): kzbin.info/www/bejne/ambaiX2OeMSIqKs

[@daianardo8659]

@@OhnoTia Fun fact: the producer that made that sample was Zico.

[@willianesantos3303]

Nalina, shall we dance and i think freeze is a good one (freeze is their debut song, its a classic 😂)

[@bananagomm]

oh my god freeze, i hate the mv so much my a decade younger self loves it does that even make any sense

[@candycanenee]

You're gonna summon taeil here and actually all of the members just to tell you that it's NOT their debut song lol

[@TeeTop_]

@@bananagomm No no! I had the exact same experience when I saw the MV again after like 5 years or something.

[@moongint]

Block B is a chaos, you don't understand what you're watching what you're listening and why and enjoy every minute of it with zero regrets.

[@emmastanley425]

I’m loving watching your journey into Block B. They hold a special place in my heart along with B.A.P. Nillili Mambo is the song that got me into kpop a few years ago. I don’t know what other songs are on your playlist to watch, but if you need a couple more or want to see more I strongly recommend their song NalinA and their subunit Block B Bastarz and their songs Make It Rain and Zero For Conduct 😊🐝

[@orangeoak5319]

To clarify (because articles have gotten this wrong) the girl in the MV isn’t a love interest or an object of desire for the guys, she’s actually a symbolic representation of Kpop trainees who get taken in by the lure of fame and glamour only to be essentially kidnapped by the industry.

[@missmissa97]

My favorite thing about block b’s youtube comments on their mvs are the loads of people saying block b scares them or they saw them in person and they were dressed up in clown costumes and running around scaring people. That’s just their thing I guess lol

[@everlastingfriends9384]

Could you also react to block b "Don't leave", " Shall we dance" and "yesterday" ☺🔥

[@nightlove3574]

Their full album Blockbuster was one of the best kpop albums of the earlier part of the decade. So much individual talent shines through, not to mention the group's versatility and musicality. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in Block B. Also, fun fact, Kim Saeron, the actress in Jackpot, was a huge Block B fan and had a blast filming the mv.

[@orangeoak5319]

Yes! And in the Behind the Scenes there’s a clip of her and Zico sat at a table just having a casual conversation lmao. You can see she was having fun in the Behind Ver., too!

[@nifelicio7752]

Serina Helene Ljung has said it in another video and I asked her if I could bring it around: "I've said it before and I'll say it again: Jackpot really is so under appreciated. It takes a massive swing at the entire k-pop industry with not just the lyrics but also the MV. They openly criticize how it's an extremely predatory industry and aspiring idols will be pulled in to stuff they weren't even remotely prepared for at a very vulnerable age, and it's also reflective of what they themselves went through with their first company. The actress being so young and vulnerable, approaching something she both wants and fears with more courage than what's good for her, going through a dub con transformation, ending up strong and confident enough to say her piece and then getting attacked for it is no coincidence."

[@soniciris]

It's the Rowdy Boy Energy, and I am so glad you've dialed into it so well :D (and psst...when you do album listens Blockbuster is the SHIT 8D....)

[@noisygemini]

I love Block b, they were such a powerful group. I miss them. I dont know if you already reacted to Block B Bastarz. They a sub-unit and their music is as good as any Block b song. If you want to react to other groups, i would love to see you reacting to B1A4 😍 or Topp Dogg

[@jblev736]

Her is such a Bop!! Every time it comes on my spotify I get so happy and hyped up!! That bass line is going wild is everything!

[@nicoleirl1813]

So glad you enjoyed these Kaia! I better start brainstorming what to recommend next from them :)

[@SaGeForReal]

YASSS BLOCK B IS SO UNIQUE AND JUST DIFFERENT!! They’re also sooo versatile and talented af! ALL OF THEM HAS DONE SOLOS OR SUB-UNITS and obviously you heard how well known, loved, and respected ZICO is in both kpop and k-hip hop scene. I think it’s the same for BLOCK B.. they honestly offer you a different charm and energy compared to other groups. You can’t stop listening and watching them. I’m glad you’re enjoying this BLOCK B journey and I hope you dig even more into them in your own time. Honestly... BLOCK B along with WINNER were my new loves in 3rd generation idols back in 2013/2014.. they still are very much my favorites since then. I’m waiting patiently for all BLOCK B members to come back from their military services. I miss them, their music, and their energy so much!

[@TheDan813]

Honestly 2011 and 2012 groups always had distinct and AMAZING concepts, really... Block B, VIXX and B.A.P were some of my faves, but there are so many other great groups with awesome concepts rly

[@releasethebeastbimini1025]

Oh no, no captions for Toy 😔 The lyrics are beautiful

[@kngkulilin]

Toy is one of my favorite kpop songs. I'm glad you checked them out.

[@이예린-h7b]

yesssss more block b!!! so happy for it :)

[@fromiizone]

Just a casual listener of them but Toy is one of the best kpop songs of all time for sure

[@kisa1909]

If you liked Toy I think you'd also like Movie's Over a lot. It's one of their older ones, but it's still my favorite (besides Toy) that they have an MV for.

[@13892]

Yes!! Movie's Over is my favourite, i was so happy when they sang it at the concert!

[@dropintheuniverse3247]

Block B slow songs just hit different!

[@elvyralani]

Got to give B1A4's earlier stuff a listen if you like Block B! It's also very weird and amazing.

[@not-identified]

Yes! B1A4's stuff is amazing

[@noisygemini]

Yeah B1A4 are amazing too.

[@yazdinib9898]

Toy is my favorite Kpop song and the only blockb song I’ve heard. It’s gooodddd

[@bubbletea3456]

Thank you so much for reacting to them. They are an amazing group but everyone prefers to react to more popular and trendy groups.

[@pollenbeau8917]

Since you love their more mellow songs, you might like Block B 'Dont leave' and 'a few years later' 😉 and since zico (the leader) produced their songs you might like his solo songs, I recommend 'anti', 'human', 'being left' and 'balloon', they have deep lyrics, or if you love great vocals you might like taeil's (the main vocal) solo, 'it was love' or 'inspiring' 👍

[@noisygemini]

Yes! There's a perfomance where Taeil and Luna from F(x) sang 'It was love', together. Beautiful vocals.

[@RichyBHidden]

Just came from Patreon whatching your Good Girl reaction and there a ne Block B video on your channel. Well who needs sleep. I totally what you mean. They are over the top but it works so well. Zico has that same energy and weirdness in a good way in his songs sometimes. He either goes very badass or goes clowning like only Block B can.

[@kimeki95]

The kid voice at the beginning was saying "those oppas are (acting) weird" 😅

[@eveshamps]

Adoro Block B

[@aisyahn6212]

My top 3 songs from Block B 😄

[@snorkfyren]

have been looking forward to this lol

[@mijjanggu]

Hope you could also do a reaction video for Beast/Highlight. Their songs are all so good as well as their music videos.

[@mimailnoanda]

They're the 'labrador with too much energy' of the k-pop world xD

[@TheTarcaina]

Their b sides are amazing too, but not chaotic hahahahahaah

[@kaykeunil]

I want to point out that the part where zico controls the girl like a marionette when he’s wearing the black top hat is straight out of Chicago (the movie and musical) and one of its most famous songs. In the song the convicted woman basically says lies that the man controlling her behind the scenes puts in her mouth, like a ventriloquist.

[@queensqueens3455]

Watch more of t-ara also there inginite and 2pm u will like them a loot 😙😙😗😗😚😚😗😗😍😘

[@DarkWolf91301]

Didn’t Yuna from ITZY get Olivia Hussey from a Block B song? Which would be Her because Zico said it. I heard that somewhere don’t know if it’s true or not.