FIRST REACTION to BLOCK B - NILILI MAMBO, BE THE LIGHT & VERY GOOD MVs

[@SafeCave]

Had to trim out the very start of Nilili Mambo bc copyright. I stg sometimes it feels like they spin a wheel and go "'kay the first 30 seconds of this mv are out" and we just all have to figure it out lmao

[@mahaloppa9616]

Block B is a fun group. If you ever a chance please check out Zico. The main rapper of Block B. Can't wait until you get to Big Bang. They will knock your socks off.

[@DarkWolf91301]

I swear every Taeil in Kpop is just a god tier vocalist at this point

[@CRTNDN]

And now that he's served his military enlistment time, I cannot WAIT to hear his voice again... and just a bonus now that he's tatted up and ripped! 🤣❤️ #BlockBFanboy

[@risingsunshine1624]

I love Taeil, I was never a huge fan of Block B - although I keep them in like.. my top 10 kpop groups - they had some amazing shit! But Taeil is still one of my favorite kpop boys and vocalists!

[@DarkWolf91301]

@@CRTNDN Wait! He back?!?!?!? Oh shit LETS GOOO!✨✨✨✨✨

[@behindzerosp]

@@risingsunshine1624 Are they disbanded ?

[@risingsunshine1624]

@@behindzerosp They technically didn't disband, but leader Zico left the company in 2018. The rest are still in the company and the company said they will discuss future of the group with all the members... at the moment most of the members are in the army.

[@soniciris]

Block B! The original rowdy boys. They were kind of a mess, but they never felt...malicious with it? Like, sometimes they just needed someone to sit them down and go "Ok, kiddos, we're gonna learn you some stuff today", lol. Loads of bangers in their discography, and their album Blockbuster is one of my all-time faves. I don't know why people only seem to cover Very Good! Also, their tall deep-voiced maknae P.O. is a squish who LOVES KISSES. There is footage of him pecking ASTRO's Eunwoo on the cheek. I felt like this was vital information to impart.

[@RichyBHidden]

Block B is amazing and not well knowm enough exept for Zico ofcourse. I know you'll love the songs Her, Jackpot and Shall We Dance. Block B realy has their own style. Even when they do something difderent music wise, it's still unmistakable (hope I wrote that right, not a native speaker) Block B.

[@thekernz]

Ohhhhh Block B. Their music is so damn good. Very Good was everywhere and is still around years later. Nillili Mambo and the whole Blockbuster album is fantastic. Be the Light is my favorite Block B song because it’s so beautiful and was their first single after leaving their label (there’s a whole quite tragic story there) so it has extra meaning to it. Also, Taeil doesn’t get mentioned enough when talking about great kpop vocalists so I’m glad you talked about his voice! Finally, poor Yukwon getting his ass kicked in multiple MVs lmao

[@y2kangelie]

They were called “The 7 criminals that run recklessly.” And their music really represents that. I love them so

[@kuricc]

Be the light was the song they released after having some issues with their former agency and having a little hiatus due to it. It's a theory that the member getting beaten up is a representation of the group going through those hard times, and the "light" they're singing about are the fans that waited patiently for them. Very Good was also released at that time, so yes! They're connected. I guess the implication was "Now that we are fully recovered, we will go back to being a mess" or something like that haha. Thanks for reacting to them!!

[@xmakoheart]

Like there's so much iconic stuff about the Very Good mv, but I don't think I'll ever get over just how GOOD U-Kwon looks. All of his outfits in this mv are lethal, like the scenes where he has the guitar, but esp the scene with the mask????? Icon shit.

[@orangeoak5319]

I’m a fan of the silver hair he took on halfway through promotions for Very Good, actually. He looked so good.

[@OfficialAwkbe]

Waaaaaaaaaaay back in the day, I used to be really into Block B's music. Haven't heard "Be The Light" in such a long time. All of them are such good artists. You definitely need to check out "NalinA", "Toy", and "Jackpot" (which is also tied to "Very Good" slightly with the outfits.) Important info about "Jackpot" from a comment left on their MV: "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."

[@ThisHandleIsntAvailable99]

Very good is the first kpop song I heard on tv and I was hooked after that, Block B will always be my favourites!!

[@Luunanori]

The way your brain decided to do a reset in the middle of Very Good from the moment his head popped up in the middle of a broccoli plate is hilarious lmao

[@13892]

I never expect anyone to react to Block B, because they tend to get somewhat "ignored". It makes me so happy :D they have been my favorite group since they debuted and i will promote them til the end of times ♡ enjoy getting to know them and their music!!

[@kl2894]

These videos were part of their Seven Villains concept. There are a few things that run through almost all of these mvs: Taeil has an obsession with cutlery and lollipops, Kyung has large knives and whips, P.O.'s hair colour changes all the time and U-Kwon gets beaten up or in fights. The big guys who were kicking U-Kwon in Be The Light are seated at the dining table in Very Good. The hula girls who are carrying Zico in Very Good are in Jackpot as well. The clown masks also make a return for Jackpot. It's basically just a lot of little things to keep an eye out for.

[@hp5682]

After 8 years, "Very good" is a song that keeps coming back, because a lot of groups cover it and actually, they have a rock version.

[@LenOk17]

omg thank you so much. they and mblaq were 2 first groups that opened k-pop for me . I feel so nostalgic.

[@elaraj7400]

Gosh I miss MBLAQ

[@17_floors_high]

Omg a block b reaction. Not many reactions to them since they’re not currently active as a group. This is a pleasant surprise :’o Edit: hell yeah so glad u loved them especially Very Good!! Truly legend behavior. Cant wait for u to see Jackpot and Her

[@HMarie.99]

I’m glad you enjoyed their songs. Some comments I want to give: -Nilili mambo: I’ve never heard a song like this in kpop before. The “orchestral pirate music”-genre is really underused. Fun fact: the “chipmunk voice” at the end is actually a pasta recipe sped up lol. -Be the light: as another comment said, this song was just after their lawsuit with their first company, the MV and lyrics relate heavily to it (some more info: their first company didn’t treat them very well and didn’t pay them properly, but the court ruled in favor of the company. The CEO also ran away with money from the members’ parents and later committed su*cide. The company later allowed a transfer of management to seven seasons, a sub label of KQ entertainment. Apart from Zico, who founded his own label, the other members are still there.) Block B is known for being wild and edgy, but their more emotional songs like this one (and also Toy and Don’t leave, which I’m sure you’ll love) are really beautiful. -Very good: yup, there is a storyline. The clown thing will come up again in Jackpot. They don’t have a story in every video tho. -if you ever plan to do a full album listen for them, I’d suggest “blockbuster” or “montage”. They’re great bodies of work and two of my favorite albums in kpop. -there’s some more not-so-great hairstyle coming up in future videos and Zico is a repeat offender here (honestly, him and g-dragon are like the kings of bad hairstyles imo), but I hope you’ll enjoy their MVs nonetheless. -Lastly, thank you for reacting to block b! I know this was a request, but still it makes me happy to see you enjoy my favorite groups. In general, your reactions are always so honest and open minded and you’re a joy to watch, so thank you for giving us so much content. I’m sure it’s a lot of work to upload so often, but I really appreciate it💕 [edit: taeil, their oldest and cutest member, main vocal and the voice you liked is a fantastic singer. I suggest you to watch his solo song “inspiring” either as a reaction or on your own, it’s quite beautiful. Also, they have two subunits: taeil and u-kwon, as well as Bastarz (the best subunit in kpop, their songs are bangers and just as wild as the main group)]

[@rynnerei2765]

Be the Light was one of those songs that made me BAWL when i listened to it when it was released. the song is beautiful and knowing they were going through rough times then was hard, and seeing my bby Yukwon get beaten up was rough. Block B's members and music will always have a soft spot in my heart tbh.

[@ivyjoybanas7219]

until now, I was asking the same question over and over again "Why Block B is so damn underrated?"

[@exekyute]

Be the Light will always be a personal favorite, but Nilili Mambo and Very good are also AMAZING tracks. Block B’s musicality is really top tier. Looking forward to the next reactions!!

[@caro-colicailin]

OMG Block B is one of the few groups I know since their debut and 'Very Good' is after all this time still my favourite MV/Song from them! It's just so iconic in so many different ways! And the details they put in there, especially the scene where U-Kwon runs though the bank with the telephone box in his arms. It still makes me smile so much. Also this MV and many other MVs from Block B are the reason for so many insiders I have with one of my friends. It's incredible! I'm so glad that Block B is a part of my life and I really hope that 'Freeze!' is also in that playlist. It's their debut song and for me it's a bop!!

[@micodelic17]

WAAAH! I'm so happy I came across your videos! I started listening to them because of P.O in New Journey to the West and well, you'd know why I'm so in love and awe of them now. Hope to cross paths with you when they make a comeback. 🙃

[@zaireluxen4444]

I'm SO glad you enjoyed this. Block b have one of my favorite discographies ever, and watching you freak out over Very Good was a fantastic end to a bad day. Thank you Kaia!

[@nicoleirl1813]

Thank you for your reaction Kaia! Block B coming through with the sad bops for Be The Light! It's my absolute favourite track from them. Taeil is the main vocalist I think you noticed in the melody part (pretty much always wears glasses so easy to spot). A lot of their MVs are super goofy as you can see, and don't take themselves too seriously so looking forward to your reaction to those as we go through the playlist :)

[@elo9216]

Your face through all of Very good was freaking epic! HA! Thank you for reacting to Block B ~

[@rachaelh2032]

Broo I miss Block B so much, thanks for checking them out!! They have some great songs, you're really going to like them.

[@kotlaa]

Very Good is such an experience! I still vividly remember when I saw it first time and how it made me feel

[@isalvim]

when you became speechless while watching the Very Good mv 😭 i felt that

[@arboozi]

oof! they were the most conceptually unique group of their generation in my humble opinion!~ my favorite title track of theirs is toy, ironically i think it's the least like their usual releases...

[@beyzag2491]

YESSSSSSSSS finally Block B!!!!!!!! THEY ARE THE BAD BOYS OF KPOP! THE ABSOLUTE BEST! I'm so happy you reacted to them!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait for the rest. I love everything abt block b except their release schedule (last release was 3 years ago) lol. we need them to make kpop freaky again pls :(

[@MorePara8]

U-Kwon was a contestant on Hit The Stage and he arrived first in one episode in which the theme was "crazy" and I still remember some comments saying like "of course he arrived first, crazy is basically Block B's concept" XD Also Zico is the best idol rapper, even if I prefer others, P.O is good rapper with a distinct voice, Taeil's vocals are underrated and Kyung is a good producer. Them there's B-Bomb and Jaehyo who are the remaining, very fine, vocalists. Block B are really one of a kind

[@orangeoak5319]

B-Bomb is also a phenomenal dancer, but he excels pretty much exclusively in popping, which he almost never gets to do with the group. He’s also the designated “sexy one” in the group, with the other members pointing to him as the one most capable of sexiness without being cringeworthy.

[@MorePara8]

@@orangeoak5319 I became a fan of them in 2020 and I couldn't find a lot of video of B-Bomb dancing outside of the group songs, could you suggest me some, please?

[@orangeoak5319]

@@MorePara8 Sure! I’d actually recommend checking Google rather than KZbin, as most of the predebut vids I’ve found of him were in articles. There’s one of him popping at a school talent show, and a couple with trainees from before he was at Stardom, that sort of thing.

[@MorePara8]

@@orangeoak5319 oooh that's why I didn't find them! Thank you so much

[@xxdreamingredxx]

woah i forgot about Nilili Mambo... that was my JAM in high school! guess im gonna go deep dive into Block B now 👀

[@stasyacat1976]

The 1st and 3rd songs are like boys having so much fun! And then there's this beautiful ballad in the middle... what a rollercoaster! crazy

[@taylorsissel3023]

yes my dudes!!!!!! please react to more of them!!! Their dancer U-Kwon was on a dancing show called Hit the Stage with Shownu of Monsta X and Ten of NCT!!! Among others anyway!! It's fantastic!!

[@kngkulilin]

Yes Block B! Toy is an amazing song! Nilili Mambo was one of the first kpop songs I heard and I've been hooked since.

[@geonana]

Omg i love them so much!! They were the group that get me into kpop in 2012, I'm so happy that you're reacting to them. (I'm sorry if i said something wrong, english is not my first language)

[@samiyatanakami4480]

Thank you so much for reacting to them! No one ever does. They sound amazing.

[@kl2894]

Be The Light is a representation of what happens when the people who are supposed to care about you and look out for you, allow you to get the sh*t kicked out of you. Which is basically what happened with their original agency. They were exploited and when they got into a scandal caused by a misunderstanding, the agency did pretty much nothing to protect them. It spiralled out of control and ended up with the youngest member P.O. being in hospital due to a psychotic episode. Zico also shaved his head as an act of contrition. There was more trouble and a court case, but eventually they were able to leave their agency. Be The Light is a song for the fans. They're basically saying with the mv, 'We're beaten, we're bruised, but we're still standing and we're still seven'.

[@yams3116]

Block B!! I can't wait to see the rest of your reactions to them, they're such a fun group

[@nightlove3574]

Block B was my jam back in the day. I miss them.

[@claudiab.9214]

I think you heard "Very Good" on Road to Kingdom Ep. 3. Pentagon performed it .

[@dastielann9928]

I still think Kyung and Zico are the best at switching quickly their rap lines from one to the other. I don’t think anyone can beat them at that. I have two bias’ in this group one of them is the one you really liked in Be the Light Taeil and then the other is Jaehyo who doesn’t really get a whole lot of lines but my favorite song he is featured on is A Few Years Later.

[@akanekodiviega]

Yes, we got to block b!!!!!! They are great! I've been with them since their debut! I really want to see your reaction to their debut XD XD XD Their music changed a lot after they left the 1st company and I'm glad. They had more freedom Their music is pure chaos and energy

[@kzico]

Thank you Kaia. I really hope you react to them more. They are very diverse and unique. Not many groups out there like them. They bring the weird and make it interesting lol 😂 I miss them :( Edit: Can’t wait for you to react to jackpot. That’s my absolute favorite lol 😂

[@tehlaser]

Block b is all over my workout playlist

[@lilij5321]

Yess!! Please react to more Block B : H.E.R., Toy, Very Good, Jackpot, Shall we dance + one of their sub unit Block B BASTARZ : Make It Rain and Selfish & Beautiful Girl 😊

[@elvyralani]

P.O. has one of the deepest voices and I love it.

[@funmiesther3031]

I am so happy you are reacting to block b. I love them so much. And i love your reaction. It was amazing

[@Muun_JaiYT]

In case you're still wondering if youve heard Block B's Very Good before If you have watched Road to Kingdom, in pentagons Sceond round i belve (were they covered iconic kpop songs) they did the rock 'n roll version if Block B's very good. So anyway thats probably were you've heard the hook from ^^

[@heyitsadie3155]

My ultimate favorite Block B song is Toy. I discovered that song a year late from when it was released, and it's still on my playlist. It's so good.

[@Betakitten87]

I know how you feel because they did that to me 😂 now they’re one of my top groups!!

[@StoneCold_Mustache]

Oooh I love Block-B, they were one of the first groups I found, can you please react to U-Kwon’s hit the stage Joker performance? He’s the one that had the really cool black mask and got chased by the dog. He’s such an amazing performer.

[@katemacdonald1980]

Oh Block B!!! I hope you listen to Zero For Conduct (Block B Bastarz - a subunit). It was the second kpop song I ever heard.

[@_karenkari]

Zico and P.O. they are the best friends with MINO from Winner ♥ And maybe you don't know this but MINO would had been a Block B member but he left before they debuted and joined to YG ♥

[@stevenrunnalls185]

Very Good was my introduction to Kpop all those years ago. Instantly hooked, so glad it happened.

[@mahaloppa9616]

My favorite Mashup, Block B - Tik Tok Mambo. It was done so well. I hope you check it out here on KZbin.

[@Umiverso]

I don't know if it's among the request for next videos, but if you liked Be The Light (and enjoy ballads), you should totally listen to Movie's Over. There's live performance, and it's really good.

[@fantasiax7645]

Very good seriously haunts me 😭 I'll be washing the dishes and my brain just goes 'I'M VERY VERY GOOOOOOOOOOOOD'

[@evgzhenya]

very good is popular as hell but you probably heard it on road to kingdom because pentagon performed it

[@m.centuries6027]

Ateez has performed it twice too, once in weeekly idol and another time at Kcon

[@siobhanmclellan692]

I got into kpop bc my friend asked why zico was rapping with an ostrich in HER - love my boys since !

[@pisto30]

10:10 ahh, so you've been introduced to the beauty that's Taeil's voice :D FWIW I couldn't even LISTEN to Be The Light for months because Taeil's voice would always make me cry.

[@fahdah311]

15:21 omg I love ur face expressions when u surprise and confused 😭😭

[@abanghj13]

Please react to more Block B! Her and Toy are my personal favs :)

[@ElwoodShort]

I totally agree, this is the music video i would show someone who wanted to know what kpop was all abaout. its so insane, and also brilliant, edgy and funny at the same time. I am very late to Block B [despite having been listening to Zico for some time]. The Block B train is one hell of a wild ride

[@card0qnyu]

Not at the audio of the ending clip of nilili mambo being a pasta recipe sped up and played backwards

[@ashley-or7zp]

you know the song (very good) from road to kingdom! it’s the one pentagon did for the first round

[@lillchen2020]

Yeah Block B is an amazing 2nd gen group ♡ nobody sounds like them ♡ can't wait for the other parts of them XD your reaction was also my reaction when i heard them the first time haha but that was back in 2012 😄

[@Beeaena]

It's cute reaction 🥺, I recommend Fuego by Ukwon (the same guy who got punched)

[@TheTarcaina]

I am so happy that you like them. haaaaaa

[@snorkfyren]

you should see her by block b lol its hilarious

[@eileenpp8874]

I had the very same response of Very Good when I first saw the mv🤣 BlockB was my favorite kpop group for last few years and naturally I'm now a fan of Stray Kids. I really think somehow Stray Kids has a vibe of being post-BlockB.(oc they are unique the way the are) BlockB produce most of their music by themselves and also create concept for mv, fashion, etc as well. I really think you will also enjoy more mature version of them listening songs like Toy, A few Years Later, or Don't Leave 👍

[@pollito_ggx]

Block B are icons!

[@christinab1288]

"Well now I'm invested"

[@kzico]

Omg my BOYZZZ!!!!!!!!

[@HMarie.99]

I haven’t watched the video yet, but wow, when you said very soon you really meant VERY SOON😂🙈

[@SafeCave]

Ehehehehehehe

[@harpwolfe3471]

I have not laughed that hard at a video in so fucking long lmao

[@_nico6093]

The red hair guy is P.O,he is mino’s best friend 😆

[@pffftx245]

I love block b :')

[@orangeoak5319]

Block B is less “badass” and cool and more... silver age comic book villain. Just... absurd, all over the place, wild, and ridiculously fun

[@degkyomine]

Does anyone else see the resemblance of Zico in Nillili Mambo to Kyo from Dir en grey(jrock) in Child Prey?

[@ChickadeePlays]

I personally love the hair. it always felt pirate-y to me. lol

[@lizbutler2256]

LOL people used to call Zico 'Jamaican Beggar' because of that hairstyle. It was a phase, kind of like RM's fauxro was a phase.

[@chimoshishifu407]

Wait til you get to Jackpot, Toy & Yesterday.

[@areidda]

You recognize Very good chorus because Pentagon covered in Road to Kingdom...

[@card0qnyu]

Highly recommend the rock version of very good

[@elaraj7400]

You recognize Very Good because Pentagon performed it on RTK haha U would love Taeil (Block B) x Luna (f(x)) - It Was Love

[@antha0321]

Next freeze , tell them, nanrina, jackpot

[@elvyralani]

Also Bastarz is a subgroup of theirs, watch their stuff!

[@marinchowRTBP]

Plz react to their sub unit too 😍 Block B Bastarz their song is catchy and good too thanks

[@GinaKLanza]

Reaction a BLOCK B JACKPOT 🙏🙏🙏

[@ninceful]

Yeah its about music not the hair.😊

[@JitaeTyJy]

Can you react to speed don't tease me and what u dance practice? It's Yena's brother group 😊

[@Shidrawing]

#blockb30m

[@amintaufik5487]

React to ateez pls, from pirate king the mv is linked

[@palemank]

Block “B” B is Bigbang