VIXX - Shangri La MV Reaction

[@dawna23]

Honestly for an all around group, Vixx is my #1. After 6 years of listening to and watching KPop, there really are no other groups like Vixx... They do concepts and music SO incredibly well. I so wish they weren't as underrated and completely missed by the foreign fans. Stan talent - STAN VIXX !!

[@risevixxrise1149]

Dawna Hilton yes we have same case 😂 after 7 years being a multifandom and love all kpop groups, my heart took by VIXX and now i'm officially only starlight. wow it's like i met my soulmate

[@starlight_aditi8752]

Dawna Hilton couldn't agree more..my babies need alot more than they're being offered..i got into K-pop this year, sadly, but I'm glad they were the first group I listened to and now here I am, a proud starlight..it's sad how popularity is rewarded over hard work nowadays..I'll always support them no matter what..😇

[@huangcjz]

Technically, 桃源境 is Korean - Korean used to be written using Chinese characters, which are called Hanja in Korean, before a Korean king invented Hangeul over 550 years ago - like how Japanese still uses Kanji (Chinese characters). Hangeul is purely phonetic, so it just tells you how to pronounce something, in this case 도원경 is how 桃源境 is pronounced in Korean. Hangeul is an alphabet, so you get different words sometimes written and pronounced the same way, but which have different meanings, whereas in Hanja, each character actually has its own meaning - Chinese has no alphabet. Also, I'm guessing that the zither-like string instrument you were talking about would be a gayageum, which is a Korean traditional instrument which is related to the Chinese guzheng. Other songs this song might you remind you of, due to their future bass elements, are NU'EST's Love Paint, and 2PM's Promise (I'll Be).

[@hihithehippo]

you don't know how excited i was seeing your reaction video up!! alright, here's the real gist of it (well, the gist i got out of it) 桃源境／shangri-la／“eden” (the translation fans had when the concept photo first came out), is basically a paradise/happy place where people there living their life without the turmoil of the society/the world outside, a land of peace. The idea I believe comes from a Chinese classical prose name 桃花源記 (direct translation: peach blossom paradise). The story tells a man who accidentally finds this 桃源境／shangri-la／“eden” , people there are surprised to see a stranger since they've been on their own for decades (maybe even longer), the man enjoys his time there, wanting to tell the world outside about this amazing place despite asked not to. He leaves, cannot wait to tell the emperor (or whoever is in charge), but he cannot find the way back later. and judging from the lyrics (that I understand), they are talking about being with a girl, indulging in her scent (yes, scent of peach blossom), her presence, not wanting to leave. I think that's the exact opposite of the story I just told above. You can't have both/all. You can only choose one and commit to it. P.S. NAVI moment yo, and the fact that N + Hyuk taking over the last chorus!!!! (of course with a little help from Leo and Ken) Hope this helps :D

[@twix0rz]

I was wondering what 桃源境 meant. I am Chinese but raised mostly in the states so i don't really understand Chinese classical prose/idioms/history etc. Thanks for explaining! Also great reaction Josh! Interesting seeing a prerecorded one after watching so many livestreams. haha.

[@chankyekit]

Me too, except I was raised in Singapore. I could recognise the characters but could not remember the meaning

[@fiyangga.yanggiri-hala]

he's a liar. shangri-la means "paradis on earth".and the title of the MV is also write in chinese beacuse it is based on a chinese ancient poetry called (桃源境).and the introduction of song is played by chinese tradional musical instrument called "guzheng"(古筝).it's not korean invention.so the whole MV is definitely influenced by chinese culture, because i'm chinese.and i know the history of it.

[@hihithehippo]

I'm not sure which part you think Josh (he?) is lying, but the instrument could be 가야금/伽倻琴/Gayageum, classified as a Korean instrument, but you are right that it originated from 蒙古箏/Yatga or guzheng/古筝. As for the cutlrue part, I'm gonna say it's a mix or just go general with it, Eastern style/vibe 東洋風. I just LOVE how the east and west collide so wonderfully through the music and the mv!!!

[@hihithehippo]

PS: that "apple" is probably a peach, cuz the title contains the word "peach"/桃 lol

[@nana87x79]

Omg the VIXX poster I sent you is on your wall :D So glad you reacted to their new MV and you enjoyed it. VIXX is so talented and unique but so underrated. I wished people would stop sleeping on them.

[@RealJoshBinder]

I AGREE!! Vixx is 50 shades of *Underrated!* THANKS AGAIN FOR THE POSTER!!! \(^.^)/

[@VallariSharma]

Josh Binder ikr they need more viewssss

[@racheltan2921]

The reason there are Chinese characters is because the concept is inspired by an old Chinese fable called "The Peach Blossom Spring." That's what the literal translation of the Korean title is. The fable is about a kind of hidden paradise where humans and nature live together in harmony. I think that's why they show Hyuk and the deer and also the 2 worlds colliding, because nature and humanity are coming together.

[@callmecrazy5286]

thank you so much because I figured it had something to do with Chinese legends but because I grew up on Greek mythology that's what I kept seeing (like with the golden apple - Prince Paris and the three goddesses, anyone?) but I knew they were going for a more traditional Chinese theme and I really wanted to know what it was!!!!

[@racheltan2921]

Call Me Crazy Of course! I'm glad I could be of help. I actually did a bunch of research on the concept when they first announced it haha

[@user-ln9fe5pz8w]

에? 그런가..?

[@tibowmew]

I LOVED this song! VIXX is definitely the kings of concepts and I love it!

[@leiablake8437]

If you search it up, Shangri La is, according to the Chinese folktale The Peach Blossom Spring (yes peach, not apple) a place of eternal paradise, which explains all the aesthetics which give it a paradise vibe. And they are also doing a birth flower, birthstone concept. Each member is dressed in the colors which correspond to their respective birth stones. And their background settings are influenced by their respective birth flowers for their individual shots.

[@moonia4181]

THEY KILL IT EVERY SINGLE TIME. VIXX is like one of the few groups I can expect to totally smash the past expectations

[@eri6656]

Vixx are the kings of concepts. I think it's the garden of Eden, with the apple and flowers

[@prinnie02]

Welcome back! As always, Vixx MVs are open to interpretation but as I understand it, Shangri-La is actually a concept from Asian folklore. It’s a mystical, exotic utopia isolated from the outside world. As a “lost paradise,” some say that it’s a real place that can no longer be accessed or found, or that it's located in another world or that it is actually a place of the imagination/state of tranquil consciousness to be attained through inner exploration. You can see such imagery and symbolism expressed in the MV (e.g. the cut out windows, the two worlds separate and then eclipsed, etc.). The lyrics also reflect aspects of this when applied to love as a state of utopia that they're trying to reach, and the MV gives off a similar yearning, dream-like quality. I'm also glad you pointed out the use of color in your reaction! Shangri-La is said to be a paradise of nature and vibrant beauty, so the aesthetics and colors used here actually tie in with each member’s birthstones/birth flowers. Hope this helps!

[@maxdark28]

prinnie02 ty :)

[@prinnie02]

maxdark28 anytime! :)

[@EarnestLeeLewis]

I like this a lot. Loving the vocals, the imagery, and I like the use of traditional instruments mixing with the rest of the music. The backgrounds would make a nice photo shoot as well. VIXX just always has a uniqness about them that really should be appreciated more.

[@aisyaha703]

I think this is something that people should know. *The introduction of the song is not a 'Chinese sensation', It's a ''Korean tradition Sound'', The traditional Korean musical instrument used for the introduction of the song is Gayageum(가야금) Also, fan is a fan of traditional Korean dance. The music video doesn't have any 'Chinese influence', so it reflects the ''traditional Korean tradition''*

[@ortiznatalia513]

YES JOSH YESSSS! I love you like 10 times more cause you were so early on this Vixx reaction! #Vixxslays #Joshisback!

[@jadestar0883]

The MV is beautiful. I have to listen to their album.

[@gaby5254]

I was hoping you reacted to this one! I'm still confused with the backstory. Btw I feel Hongbin, N and Hyuk's vocals have improved so much in this comeback.

[@Lindseydftba]

Gaby hyuk had me shook

[@gaby5254]

I know! Even though I watched his solo MV I still wasn't ready.

[@Lindseydftba]

Gaby whoaaa there's a solo mv for hyuk? I've only been a casual fan for about a year but I'm about to stan bc these visuals and vocals😥😥

[@Yino_lemmon]

Gaby yeah I'm especially happy for Hyuk cuz after I heard his own song I was in love with his voice But in the past he only got few lines

[@Sara-xz8yr]

Hyuk's voice has been doing things to me ever since Desperate

[@MorgaineTheWitch]

what I like about this MV is the use of symbolism on every aspect. maaan.. it's really smart and deep.

[@squishyukkie]

hello Josh! thank you for reacting to this so quickly, I'm glad you liked the song and the MV. ok so what I know is that "Shangri-La" is a Chinese word that refers to a sort of oriental paradise, a permanently happy place, isolated from the outside world, a sort of utopia. Like, the people who live at Shangri-La are almost immortal, and stuff. I guess VIXX was inspired by this story and they used it to make this epic "traditional" oriental song. They went 100% with the concept by wearing sort of traditional clothing and I don't think you've noticed but this song contains 0 words in English! 😊

[@peachelbel.]

Vixx always has some freaking beautiful videos. I don't understand what's going on half the time but I don't mind because look at that use of color, man. Also, I absolutely love your poster wall. You have so many awesome ones along with your pinned map.

[@jtsbbsps8000]

SERENADE THAT FAUN LMFAO josh you made me laugh out loud! Seriously though, thanks for loving and stanning VIXX

[@eau_de_vixx3865]

Hello, I wanted to help explain the concept of the video a bit. The name of the song is Shangri-La" (도원경/桃源境; Do Won Kyung), the album name`s Shangri- La. The mv concept is based on a mix of Asian concepts, like the fan, the peach (not an apple), the lyrics and more. The Choreo is from Keone the same of who did the choreo of Fantasy. The concept idea is from Hongbing. VIXX was on Heroes of Remix (a chinese program) last year and they made a choreo with fans, so maybe they get the inspiration from that. And they are using a Korean instrument Gayageum(가야금) . I love your reaction!

[@napipopetax3]

Vixx forever Hongbin*

[@MyAccountWithNoShame]

I don't say this often but this is an album worth listening to. Loved your reaction as always!

[@liannangel2004]

I would really like to have one of those fans!

[@mitsuruzen2772]

Josh!! Welcome back! I missed you! Thank you so much for reacting to VIXX. I've recently gotten into them so I'm super excited about this.

[@mila99able]

And this is the exact reason why your my fav reactor! I have only seen 2 other people react to this which is 😔😔 cause vixx is amazing! THANK YOU JOSH 👏👏👏💕💕 #hideyoface

[@nermeenahmed4930]

always love your reaction to vixx

[@min5622]

That's not an apple, it's a peach.........

[@WriterOfMany]

吕敏 I thought it was a plum XD

[@diphyi]

This song was so good ugh, you should listen to the album!! Black Out is my favorite song on it!

[@amayaladon]

I missed your videos Josh !!! Vixx never disappoints and I loved your reaction!

[@tyishaallen5061]

This M/V is so badass. An awesome song too but the dancing is crazy

[@뽀대z작렬]

OK BUT THEM VOCALS AND THEM VISUALS THO UGHHHHHH. I THOUGHT MY BIAS WAS HONGBIN FOREVER BUT I DONT EVEN KNOW ANYMORE ㅜ^ㅜ Like.. I was like OOHHHH Leo be looking fine then omfg why is Ken so handsome ugh i cant. i just want to say why is no one talking about Hyuk... HES BIAS WRECKING ME

[@mrperdi3731]

look.. how wonderful they're. thanks for doing this☺

[@DxMariLuvaxD]

This MV is so aesthetic.

[@emila2872]

Hello to handsome Josh. İ believed one day you'll be a starlight(vixx fandom name). Vixx always make you excited.

[@luciayoon2965]

it was translated Shangri-la but it's chinese letters based korean meaning it's more correct. Readed Do Wong Gyung, it means Do: peach/Won: origin/Gyung: earth's edge; wich means a utopia at the earth's border where beautiful peach blossoms bloom, it's kind of a heaven or paradise in traditional east asian cultures, and according to classical stories/mythologies the peaches of this blossomed trees are the elixir for eternal life. To add some more, they used a traditional string instrument called KAYAGUM to give the song a traditional vibe and their clothing is a modernly re-designed hanbok

[@pickup831]

VIXX ♥

[@harumicomments]

Yeah!! Where have you been, Josh? Life's been making you busy I guess?!

[@nohaborrero4190]

he is now a starlight

[@kauneyli]

Oh I was watching another one of your reactions ! Let's see this one~ ! They all look so gorgeous in this MV btw About the Kung fu majestic dance, you can find the perf video on their chanel !

[@toshamoriyana5707]

i've been waiting for this since forever

[@claudiaang6402]

I'm part of the before 1k squad, I missed your videos so much! *cries in korean*

[@wingedkitsune6]

What posters are up on your wall now Josh? Do a poster tour on Snapchat or Instagram!

[@sydneywise772]

Yes!! I've missed your reactions!

[@sydnie2314]

"and theyre laying on each other..."

[@lsm7studio235]

thanks for liking vixx n doing this reaction

[@errbodyshopejhope9079]

I feel so weird watching a reaction that is not live now. I've just gotten so used to the live reactions. Don't ask me about Vixx MVs I never know what is happening I just enjoy. N's vocals were beautiful in this I guess he knew that Ken was trying to dethrone him as "my bias." bias is in quotes because we all know that there isn't really a thing known as a Vixx bias. N's little dance performance trailer thing that was released earlier that was gorgeous and how some of it was in the MV I have been blessed. Can we talk about Hyuk though like what happened did you all see him snatch some lines. Leo obviously killed it as always. Ravi he's Ravi people what do you expect nothing, but epicness comes from him. Hongbin like the visual is attacking me and it's a very tough situation for me right now. I going to stop typing now cause I could go on for hours.

[@torushypebean1657]

Joshh!!! finally u make a reaction!! missing u bruh !! ;--;

[@JocelynBanu91]

you're so early WOOWW!

[@pen0226able]

I love your video! yes you have great eyes and insight! The apple thing is actually not an apple but a peach. In Asian literature, peach and peach blossom are related with lost place (Utopia) which is the title, Shangrila. (Speaking shortly, there is a story that one man got lost his way and found a stream with fallen peach blossom. He went into the cave following the stream and found Utopia, lost place.) Vixx used lots of symbols and visual images in their MV. Isn't it interesting?

[@youi3032]

Lol😂that's not apple it is peach. Peach+fan+..silk Han-bock?(Korean traditional clothes;this time, Vixx's clothes are based on Han bock)=young nobles have taste for the arts(?)? Paradise? in Korea, maybe in Chinese. Vixx's new concept is Korean traditional. (So it's right that you heard Ga-ya-guem sounds). And that "chinese letter" is similar to chinese letter, but little bit different. Korea use old chinese letter...? I dont know how to explain this 😭 Korea and Japan were influenced by ancient China. So we also use "Chinese letter" (ex. 學 in Korea, 学in China and Japan. And it's same means) I always watching your reaction:) your rection videos are always good :)

[@skYt9139]

UMe Seo Hanja is the term. Though I'm not sure if it's similar as traditional Chinese (used in Taiwan?) People from mainland use Pinyin more since it's not complicated.

[@youi3032]

oh i wanted to say like you..pinyin? i didnt know how to say that. thank you ;)

[@吳姵霖-e8v]

Actually, I think that it's an apple.Because from the video of the film making, Hongbin said that the scene of his part is about his birthday's flower,and that is apple flower.

[@youi3032]

吳姵霖 yes later, i saw that so i was confused 😅 but it' looks like more peach , and song's name is 桃, ...so.. so i dont know now T T

[@lacyraven9299]

That Big Bang poster is trippy.

[@Midnightpanda15]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one that heard Dean's I'm not Sorry in this song 😂

[@kifayatkhattak7931]

Love ur Reaction 😍

[@nyssaarkadi4570]

YESSS YESSS YESSS

[@cuteleo2834]

let's make it to 5 million by Vixx Aniversarry on May 24th! go to the official channel and stream!

[@Aアルヤ]

Josh, I couldn't watch your last live reaction #7 I really want to see it please 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@aicrylic]

JOOOOOSHHHHH nice to see your pre-recorded vids again! not that I don't love your streams!

[@liannangel2004]

I thought the MV was beautiful and the guys looked fantastic. However, after hearing the song only once so far, I think it was just okay. I'm going to give it a few more listens though. I usually LOVE VIXX's songs! Edit: I can totally hear Dean's "I'm Not Sorry." After listening to it again I like the vocals, but I'm still iffy about the song. I love their outfits. They're like modernized hanboks!😍

[@harumicomments]

I thought I was the only one, or maybe there's something wrong with my speaker.

[@jas8288]

liannangel2004 I liked the song, but I didn't think it was as good as I expected. But the more I listened to it, the more I loved it

[@liannangel2004]

@Jas L I'm on my third listen. I'm not watching the MV, just listening to the song so I won't be distracted or influenced! =)

[@liannangel2004]

@harumioncomment I think maybe that is what I'm feeling to. It just wasn't AS GREAT as I was expecting.

[@Sara-xz8yr]

The song is more chill compared to their previous ones, but I still like it. It has that unatainable, haunted feel I really like. Also the MV is the best one I've seen since forever, aesthetically speaking. They don't shove all those tumblr pics and IG filters to your face, instead it's all soft vibes hiding a darker story, which makes it so intense without being agressive

[@sheng5111]

Josh, I so know what you're talking about. Totally thought of Dean too.

[@maryam101kikiki]

lmao when you got excited about the theory

[@bluincloud]

Im not good at english but I have to say this They are NOT having chinese character They are wearing 'hanbok'(한복) that is korean traditional costume and the string sound in the background of the music is 'gayageum'(가야금) sound. Also, it's korean traditional instrument

[@creemcaramel]

/ravi start rapping/ ”he's so manly!” me: lmfao

[@callmecrazy5286]

Is it weird that when I first heard the title was "Shangri La" my brain automatically went to that Boy Meets World episode?

[@thefrugivore2606]

"I'm not a Vixx fan at all" Then proceeds to freak out over everything in the MV!

[@Yino_lemmon]

how can anyone not be a fan after hearing it!!! Or at least a slay of this song It's so beautiful I just can't btw the Chinese is wonderful place where is beautiful and perfect Not sure is there other meanings in Korean culture though Oh and that's actually a peach not an apple The word 桃 stands for peach

[@dee-wc2hd]

Dude, you're so cool!

[@tin9600]

yes YES yes YEEES

[@sukikirai3399]

YESS Josh!! omg XD

[@girasolll2810]

桃花源记 is a really really beautiful chinese ancient prose, hope you guys can enjoy it >_

[@amandajeon8335]

this was a beautiful beautiful mv

[@hakyeoncha9999]

I saw dynamite poster

[@fatimahmohamad9721]

peach is chinese heaven fruits and it forbiden for mortal. its just for immortal

[@caitsith1901]

It's time for you to react Vixx's newest song Scientist! You won't regret!

[@Selvadja]

thank you for reacting to it !!! :D please help us starlights get VIXX to the top of the charts by streaming their song on various sites ( youtube, naver, genie, melon, bugs etc.) and vote for it on show champion ! info on how to do that can be found on vixxsupport.com/en/ we really want to give them as much as we can back for their beautiful music and concepts and all their hard work ! :D

[@linkgui]

Is just me or the beat have a "LuHan - Excited" feel?

[@famitsudc]

It's not Chinese, Korean is also written in Chinese characters (rarely nowadays) called hanja/hancha like Japanese is. :)

[@Lindseydftba]

in honor of the disbandment of one of the best groups in recent history... you should react to the blindfolded dance practice of Might Just Die by History😢😢

[@googleplusisannoying1190]

Lindseydftba wait what history is disbanding?!!

[@Lindseydftba]

Google plus is annoying they disbanded last week😭😫😫

[@googleplusisannoying1190]

Lindseydftba ;( I can't believe I didn't know...have to go binge watch then now..

[@wldnjs2001]

제목이 한국어길래 왔다가 자막이 없어 그저 뮤비감상만 했다..

[@eryxsky]

#shooketh but like yo i really love this sdiuhbgslkf aesthetic goals tho yeas !

[@biratin7214]

sohyang 'hug me' reaction pls

[@KruegerMissundaztood]

Shangri- la is described as a paradisiacal place located in the mountains of the Himalayas, the headquarters of panoramas and wonderful where time seems to stop in an environment of happiness and health, with the harmonious coexistence between people of diverse backgrounds. Shangri-la will be felt by the visitor or as the promise of a new world possible. So, we have the Earth and th em, Shangri - la. They coexist but do not interfere or interact with each other, and may be described as another dimension. From what I understand, in the song they feel as passionate about reaching Shangri-la (or paradise) to get to know the beloved person/ Fall in love with. APPLE Explanation ~ my theory ~ the apple would be his expulsion from the paradise (Shangri-la) for not wanting to be there without the loved one, or Shangri-la will no longer be a paradise for not having the beloved with him.. Then he would eat the apple to be expelled from there and stay in "our EARTH". It is basically the novel of the same name. 😚😚

[@syoungcyipo2213]

it's not an apple.. do won kyung(도원경桃源境) , do(도桃) means a peach..

[@syoungcyipo2213]

peach is a very auspicious fruit in asia(um... maybe in korea, japan, china only? but yeah..)

[@mk36140]

not apple, it was peach;)

[@صفية-ع1ع]

plz react lovelyz now we

[@fuckingpurpose9360]

i love ur dimples thats why I subscribed just kidding ...

[@cdreams25]

Please react to VIXX SCENTIST

[@ЛенаРучеёк]

react to Moonlight (Gekkou) by Kim Jaejoong (Chihiro Onitsuka cover), a very beautiful song :)

[@jungshookbts9038]

Josh please react to twice signal

[@hades8831]

Josh please react to G-Dragon feat Jennie - Black, you will like it.

[@girasolll2810]

that´s my favorite song of Jiyong >_

[@neekoxie6707]

Hey, it's actually a peach not an apple ^_-

[@pebble8978]

Hi Josh! :D Could you please react to LOONA's individual members mv and Trouble by Kriesha Chu? Thanks and more power :)

[@BeyondTheLizzy]

I'm honestly confused too but I know it was inspired by a chinese story maybe that's why there's also chinese and I think Leo looks different like he looks so beautiful❤

[@hihyun9173]

Ok but where the bap wake me up reaction????

[@yahikospain446]

Please do Jay Park - Hulk Hogan

[@irisheyes4you]

Have you seen the Japanese version of Blood Sweat and Tears. There are a few references to to wings in it. Apple, hallway, drugs.

[@unbiasOrbit]

irisheyes4you Copyright strike

[@Kim-m2z]

REACT TO HULK HOGAN MV

[@diphyi]

3 views squad

[@-a-1915]

ariana the shawol here✋️

[@linhoan3617]

can you reaction "Lạc Trôi" by Sơn Tùng MT-P. please!

[@shizutans]

Please react to Exo CBX Ka-Ching and Seventeen Don't Wanna Cry

[@exoluggjestae7757]

I'm not sure if you've seen it or not but you never watched Taeyeon's 'Fine' MV in your live reactions lol it would be great if you saw it :)

[@Coffee_addiction_]

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