REACTION to TAEMIN (태민) - ADVICE MV

[@rocksellerman]

This is Taemins final form. Until he's back from the military and after that he'll tear up the kpop scene again!

[@Samy.10VE]

I'm gonna miss our King but he is leaving with an absolute banger, I'm so proud of him and that crop top look has me shook and I'll be waiting till he comes back healthy and safely.

[@Tsuki_no_Megami]

That crop top look makes me need holy water....... 🤣

[@adrawingchild2587]

@@Tsuki_no_Megami Taemin: Holy water you say? *insert Japan concert performance*

[@Tsuki_no_Megami]

@@adrawingchild2587 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tae_vvera7993]

„... but, it is Taemin“ and that ladies and gents is all explanation u every get and need

[@tendoheart9928]

i love that he did the tattoo reveal before leaving, he knows his fans well lol

[@baozibang_TaliKpopAddict]

I will never look as hot as taemin in a sports bra!!!

[@Lena-zn4re]

I cannot believe he’s going to leave us with this for nearly 2 years... my man really said “You’ll never forget me now” with this album release

[@LKTVLKTV]

BRO HE'S CRAZY IT'S OFFICIAL

[@megan1362]

He did the damn thing with this album

[@tea_jayy]

I think we all clown ourselves by approaching Taemin comebacks with expectations. Of course we know it'll be good because he maintains a certain standard, but Taemin ALWAYS supersedes anything we could ever expect. He does it Every. Single. Time.

[@kerirulz]

This is a hell of a way to leave. I can only imagine what his return will look like next year! The industry will not be the same without him!!!

[@mariadelmarsicart4501]

He is so unique!

[@Saddlemomma]

The more I watch this MV, the more convinced I am that there are dual meanings and of the connection with NGDA, specifically "Criminal" and "IDEA". Taemin did say "Advice" is like the epilogue to those songs and his new beginning. Our first indication of this duality is the fashion of the backup dancers (half black; half white) and the first suit he wears (black in the front; white in the back - a mixture of both). As with most of Taemin's MVs we have the surface meaning of him seemingly addressing his haters/saesangs and telling them he'll do things his way (including getting tattoos if he wants, "I destroy the torso you were chasing after", and taking his own advice", and so on. However, there are several connections with NGDA: 1) He wore a very similar head mask that only exposes his eyes for part of his photoshoot for NGDA (where he was on the car) 2) For his "IDEA" photoshoot, Taemin wore a black veil, "Even the veil that hides the smile inside the glass mask is lost." So now, the veil is gone and so is the "glass mask" that hid his inner smile. Taemin has recently been much more open, expressive, and happy than in the past. He used to hide his emotions and be shy during interviews and such, letting his SHINee hyungs speak instead. Even he said he's actually smiling too much lately...lol. In addition, now we can't stop him from talking (a good thing) and at the speed of light to boot, mixing Korean, English, & Japanese. 3) With NGDA, he also sported tattoos on his hands and face. This time, Taemin actually fully exposes his torso (usually he wears a jacket with just the middle of his torso showing). The tattoos are explosive, blanketing his torso and arms which include scuff marks and thorns, as if he's been through a battle. His fingers are blackened like he escaped a fire (the inferno and lava seen in "Criminal" & "IDEA".) 4) In "IDEA", Taemin wears a crop-top but his waist/hip tattoo is covered up. Here, he's wearing a crop-top again, but we finally get to see his waist/hip tattoo. It's exposed. I think he intentionally covered his tattoo before to reveal it here to make a statement. I'm free, and I'll show you I can do anything I want -- including getting a tattoo. (Wish I could see what it is though.) 5) In "Criminal", Taemin was both the protagonist and the victim. He was "leashed" by his dominant ego (the one he's had for 14 years). He was totally under the dominant ego's control, trapped within his own mind. "IDEA" gave us Taemin's climactic battle and victory. The new ego is finally free and eager to explore, break out of his introverted ways, and create the music he loves rather than what is expected by the industry. You can see allusions to this via the very large Taemin in a very small room basically saying I'm too big to confine. "The more you try to trap me, the more I'll go off the rails." Now he's exposing his large waist/hip tattoo proudly and showing it to the world regardless of how anyone feels; a blow to how an introvert usually behaves. 6) When Taemin is suspended in mid-air, broken at the waist, you may have noticed his hair appears to be shorter and the same silver color as in "Criminal". The "criminal" ego has been broken and dismissed. Until now, there was only One advice - that of the "criminal" ego. However, now there is only "my advice" that of the new, freed ego: "I'll take my own advice," and a threat, "If you want to see the end, push my buttons." and "I'll shoot the One advice." 7) It also appears as if the "criminal" ego is not happy about his loss and this transition of power. He is trying to reassert himself, as demonstrated by the lyrics of the bridge, "It's creepy, the drama you wanted." "Why are you crossing the line again?". However new ego is having none of it. He won't be trapped again. He's locked that old ego away, "you never get the keys to my lock", and It's best to take his own advice and destroy what's left by shattering the "criminal" ego (windshield and visions of collisions, crashed cars. In short, destruction). 8) Taemin's signature "T" pose at the end (for "IDEA" it was at the beginning) - resurrection; the end of an old era, and the beginning of the new. In any case, this is just what I think. I do know that I'm really going to miss him during this hiatus.

[@KayPoppedUp]

Frenetic. And yes, that's an apt description that I haven't seen anyone else reference, and I agree wholeheartedly. I'm still conflicted about this whole video even though I can't deny the appeal of the visuals and concepts. I see new things every time I've watched it, and I've watched it a few dozen times. It's so beautifully artistic at any rate. Thanks for your reaction!

[@rheathecreative5612]

Concept god is now added to the list of nicknames for our maknae. Also RAPPER TAEMIN. We will wait patiently for the god to return to us.

[@lei6v636]

Taemin has no bad song!! He literally kill this cb!! I cant move on!!!

[@baozibang_TaliKpopAddict]

I fricking love the lyrics to this song!

[@kete.C]

I think the word you're looking for is" restlessness" that anxious tension when you just can't be still or when your'e on the edge of becoming unhinged.

[@akanekodiviega]

Taemin NEVER dissapoints!!!!!!! Never!!!!!! That piano instrumental reminds me of another song sooo much, but my brain doesn't want to remember. And it drives me crazy!!!

[@princesevangelista4743]

Bach Invention 13 in A Minor

[@ngairegreenwood8608]

@@princesevangelista4743 ooo really? One of my fav composers and the idea of using an invention for a piece like this is genius

[@princesevangelista4743]

@@ngairegreenwood8608 me too😊

[@jae_294]

it's funky and so unexpected but it's taemin so it's still brilliant. it somehow doesn't make sense at all and yet is cohesive within taemin's solo stuff. i think it's a memorable and stunning piece to leave us with before he goes for enlistment. i'll still be talking about this in a year and a half im sure ahah also didn't expect to have gender envy from taemin in a sports bra/crop top thing and jogger co-ord set but here we are lmao

[@Itsajess11]

It’s aggressive. I’m obsessed. I love him so much.

[@CyF9]

As always, Taemin delivers! He's is such an amazing artist and no matter if it's his solo stuff, Shinee, or SuperM, he is always excellent. The song is fantastic and so is the MV. I love the piano throughout the song so much. I also agree with you that Criminal is still at the top for me, but this is still phenomenal.

[@lori4021]

“UNTAMED. The kind of frenetic, anxious energy of a wild animal caught in a cage.” - The Safe Cave 20 May 2021

[@wesbyli5938]

You need to react to "If I could tell you" feat TAEYEON！！Taemin and Taeyeon \'s collab is perfect..

[@Rwin1993]

TAEMIN IS INSANE

[@scorphsalvatore]

Your moment of silence after the first watch......i can relate to that my mind was boggled after watching it🤧Taemin would be proud of ur reaction tho😂bcs it’s a disturbing story that he’s telling (media toxicity, how one sided it was, rumors, gossips) and he’s done with all of that. Creating all this wild anxious feelings i think that’s the vibes that he’s going for. Anyway, Taemin king of concept we gotta just accept that😌on that note, anxiously waiting for his return:’)

[@SilverSword6]

Almost a zealous energy is what I get from it. Loving the song even more every time I relisten.

[@tmlove-x3w]

Thank you for Taemin MV Reaction

[@worldcitizen6542]

unTAEMed 🔥👏

[@bill1185]

I've never really got into Taemin before but I tell you I am obsessed with this because his aesthetic is just everything

[@evicas]

he is so fucking amazing!! i'm gonna miss him

[@christinab1288]

It is nice to be able to at least trust I will always love his music. He does something different every time and in his own way.

[@StanMiihii]

Thank you.

[@El.22]

this song is very frantic? so unique, i love it so much

[@woojinchoi8321]

Please react to Taemin-Advice’s studio choom performance video.

[@victoriab98]

this was soooo amazing, taemin can do no wrong. i've been thinking about making him my ult bias for a while now and this comeback has convinced me to do it :')

[@ziamojica.9949]

I think it’s just so powerful and captivating to a point that the music just stimulates you and wakes you up in a like giddy way. Maybe the feeling is like “nerve-racking” but like in a positive way. Hahaha Super enjoyed your reax vid! I agree, Taemin is such a king!! ✨💎🧀👑♟

[@NikolaiXIII]

Feral apprehension is the feeling I get. Like the theme song of the cat boss that the mouse hears when it's getting hunted. Like there's a very elegant killing machine on it's way. Final boss level stuff.

[@princesevangelista4743]

The song is really cool matching Bach piece Invention 13 in A Minor in Taemin song classical meets Kpop and its really great.

[@AmeliePoulain_01]

He fed us a little too well. He's been working non-stop since last summer.

[@fotomagrol]

I am also out of words to describe my reaction to this song, but I know I really like it, can't wait to listen to the entire album. Definetly this is a before and after from this song. Taemin really surprises us with each of his solo ambums, I am going to make an playlist on my spotiffy with all of his solo work, I have shinees but his with all his songs together, its going to be my survival playlist while he is in the service. This is going to be the longest 18 months without Taemin.

[@Miraiwhitelock]

How did Taemin get Aragorn's sword????? Omg, my nerd fangirl heart is exploding.

[@tea_jayy]

Taemin, a true descendant of Beren and Luthien.

[@lori4021]

@@tea_jayy I see your an LotR nerd :) And yes, he is!

[@mehismaknae2769]

The fact that he's enlisting and he dropped this.....he went crazy on this one

[@zchaniqie98]

King shit. Only Taemin can top Taemin I know your channel is called The Safe Cave. My mind reads Cafe instead.

[@zoet.4206]

he's really gonna spice up the military band lmao

[@moussernadia9109]

You are right this song is stressful 😅 but goood

[@mehismaknae2769]

Just one sentence to describe this. How to breathe?

[@KassWinnie]

And Taemin does it again. No one else could pull off a song so unique, i think. AND IT'S AWESOME Also Kaia... are you a musician by any means? cause it's not that usual for people to play attention to the chord progressions, the descending melodies, and you always do that, makes me wonder if you're a musician or just have VERY good ear

[@Marie45610]

I want to know who's voice is harmonizing with I'm near the end.

[@emilyturton1116]

Do you know when your next SHINee guide reaction will be

[@yeosangi]

oooo it’s a 15 min video we know what that means

[@Tsuki_no_Megami]

Is Paranoia the word you were trying to think of perhaps?

[@xcluna7393]

Is Advice the continuation of IDEA?

[@EliseLogan]

Feral, I think might be the word you're going for here.

[@melissab.9357]

Ok this is nothing about Taemin but who os sad bcs of SouMu Announcement? Gfriend Disbanding😭 i cant believe it i hope they will redebut in another Country. Honestly for me when there is no Gfriend there will be no Kpop anymore.. SORRY if i annoy some of you übt my heart is hurting so much💔💔

[@Tilli_97]

Hey, I don't think they disband. They said they're leaving Source Music, but there are 3 options: 1. They can do it like Got7 (Solo Project but also staying together) 2. They can do it like Beast (now Highlight, changed the name cause of their old label) 3. Going seperate ways and doing Solo projects I reaaaally hope they're going for Option 1 or 2 🥺

[@melissab.9357]

@@Tilli_97 Yeah i hope that too but i will support each of them no matter what. They are gonna stay the best Friends anyway😭