Stray Kids' HYUNJIN: A Dancer's Analysis [The Breakdown]

[@rememberguys148]

Hyunjin demands attention when he performs. You just HAVE TO look at him

[@misaoshikhun2460]

Yes! That succinctly summarizes his dancing ability.

[@seleneinthesky]

True. For example, at 2:23- 2:24 in God's Menu (Studio Choom).

[@rg9991]

@@seleneinthesky the way I knew which part you mean from the time stamp itself is testament to OP's comment

[@camimille828]

@@cookies6455 you are under a lot of comments trying to dismiss Hyunjin's abilities, Felix and Lino are great enough that there is no need to put down someone else to praise them. You don't have to like Hyunjin but stop being weirdly rude toward him

[@aster5189]

EXACTLY

[@njnyhwfe]

his visual is the one of the best visual in kpop

[@daughterofwisdom3251]

i like the fact that hyunjin dances with his WHOLE body too. he dances not only with his core but with all the wya to his toes to his finger to his head, which ive noticed most other dancers don't acknowledge as much. that and with his passion and skill, it can truly say he dances with his all.

[@aster5189]

Hyunjin holds the record for highest male 4th gen fancam views and also the most number of more than 1M views for a 4th gen male idol for a reason.

[@THISandTHISandTHAT]

This analysis needs as many views as Hyunjin's fancams imo. People should understand why they are so drawn to him. It's hard for us to explain it to others, but you did an amazing job. Thanks for the breakdown!

[@chaeyoungisoppar8316]

YEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS PLSSSS THIS

[@bettydoucet6761]

It's almost impossible to explain 🤔❣️

[@noriawawa9073]

The one and only Hyunjin,best dancer and best performer,a dancer like him only rarely exist

[@l.a.b.chimmy866]

Wow!! This is an excellent analysis 👏👏. Many people say: but there are others better dancers than Hyunjin … well yessss of course but what he has is something that it can’t be learned : the aura , the presence , how he invite us to his dance . It is just mesmerizing .

[@andjelabozovic7365]

what is that performance with tramboline that he did

[@skzclara5655]

@@andjelabozovic7365 which one?

[@andjelabozovic7365]

@@skzclara5655 one at 2 01

[@anahicabrera5664]

@@andjelabozovic7365 Wolfgang mv

[@andjelabozovic7365]

@@anahicabrera5664 thank you

[@yearighht-_-]

hyunjin is one of the most genius kpop dancer

[@n.mohd5949]

Hyunjin dances with emotions, his style and technique makes his movement unique.

[@Librarian2406]

After watching both lee know and hyunjin analysis, I realised skz dance line is actually so complimenting to one another! It's like they complete some aspect of the art of dance, and together form an amazing dance line. Hoping for a felix analysis too!

[@MilaLu_]

you are absolutely right

[@Selush]

I die every time when Minho and Hyunjin go back to back in their songs, they should put a warning before coming in with the double kill, like seriously xD

[@PB_1990]

@@Selush Am still waiting, and hoping, for Hyunjin and Lee Know to do a dance collab for Studio Choom's Mix & Match. Please! 🙏🙏

[@kittyc997]

Felix analysis is up, and it's great. Your wish was granted. Haha

[@rosiejardina9778]

Okay, no idea how many have seen/watched Dance Moms but I’ve always said Hyunjin is the Maddie of Stray Kids. Is he the best technical dancer? No. Does he have the most amazing extensions, expressions, lyrical movements-absolutely. He sucks in the audience with us aura and keeps you engaged from start to finish. He doesn’t perform the performance, he IS the performance.

[@masamakgobota7222]

well said

[@Fire-mu9sc]

His technique so high level too. He is one of the best technical dancer in the industry.

[@sereneville]

@@Fire-mu9sc True Idk why so many ppl dismiss it for some reason

[@rg9991]

@@sereneville exactly...his isolations and popping skills are insane idk why ppl don't want to see it

[@PB_1990]

Your last observation - Yes, he IS the performance! 👏👏👏🔥🔥

[@debanjanachakraborty7416]

It is nearly impossible to take your eyes off Hyunjin ...he commands our attention...what a brilliant artist truly

[@jinii3]

Hyunjin is really an excellent dancer. In their performances I always notice small details that others might forgot or not able to do but he is consistent in doing that. For example is in one of the footworks in s class. He makes also the dance steps look like his own choreography. His charisma on stage while performing is on top tier level. He is very charismatic and expressive, and when he moves, the lines are always clear. He is not just a pretty face indeed. He worked hard as a trainee until now to keep improving himself.

[@nil1813]

I hate it when people say he doesn’t have the best technique and he’s more of a performer. While the dancers who are technically good but can't express the emotion as much as Hyunjin are considered technically better but as we see in this video, expressing the emotion IS ALSO ABOUT technique. Hyunjin's dance technique is not noticed as much as his stage presence. So please spread this video, stays. Everyone should watch this. We have no idea how much he knows about dancing. He taught himself modern dance and jazz AFTER he debuted because he thought he was stiff. I mean stream this video lol. Share it everywhere.

[@chaeyoungisoppar8316]

OHMYGOSHHH YES AWHWWH 😩😩😩

[@летайлетай-ы8ъ]

Вы абсолютно правы... Он танцует сердцем! Все, что он делает просто волшебно. И мне тоже не нравится, когда люди не достигшие ничего о чем то судят ,, Тело отделенное от головы..." Глупее я поста не видела. Это хайп бездарности на талантливой группе

[@expr3ss0_latt3]

does modern dance and jazz help with stiffness?

[@kerstingravel8160]

Definitely you could have the best technique, but when you can’t perform and there’s no emotion in your face it’s worthless. Performing belongs to dancing. I’m not a dancer but I think his technique is really good too 🤗

[@Magicshop9072]

He has the BEST techniques in that group

[@toffeelatte5060]

You’ve done a phenomenal analysis of our Prince HyunJin’s supremacy! You deserve a crown too. Bottom line- when HyunJin dances, he’s so damn sexy!!! His stage presence cannot be bought.

[@lilia6424]

Hyunjin is something else, he's once in a generation artist and dancer. As dancer myself there're very few dancers I can watch performances more than 1. I have to admit, I watched every single Performance of Hyunjin multiple times and I'll never get enough of it. It's so satisfying.... this man is ART himself. His expressiveness is really incredible. He has it all. Yeap, angles, silhouette, facial expressions, even his hair dances synchronized. But important is to mention he's excellent as technical dancer!!! He never looked overmoved or over danced. I'm glad you mentioned quality of his movements. That's why his performances are addictive

[@quanruis]

9:36 "Proving once again that he's not just a pretty face" This hit because Hyunjin once said if there's one thing he wants the world to see is his dance skills that he works so hard on. He'd rather people compliment him on his talent than his looks. He knows he's attractive, but he works his ass off to prove he's worth the attention. It also goes back to his sassy style. When he was on hiatus, we can all tell he didn't just sit there and do nothing the whole time. He prepared for his Play With Fire cover showing everyone that even though he was gone, he's back and better than ever. Really pouring his emotions such as anger into it. He only got to do one Kingdom stage so this is what they missed. He may not be the best in the world but he's my one of my favorites I've ever seen. Very memorable and draws peoples attention. If that's not a performer then I don't know what is

[@ma.zenaidaames1120]

a very precise analysis of the dancer that Hyunjin is. I love watching him dance. I remember my daughter's description of what dance is, she said "dance is an expression of one's self." This I see in Hyunjin. Kudos dear boy you are really proving to everyone that you are not just a pretty face.

[@Happylemon0708]

Thank you for saying Hyunjin is not only a pretty face but also a talented dancer. He works so hard, because people tend to reduce him to his visual. I think he used this perfectly to accentuate his dance. An amazing dancer!

[@aditimajhi1420]

Thank you so much for explaining why exactly Hyunjin's dance is so alluring!!

[@MonicaB-of4tk]

A talented boy is becoming a man aware of his amazing scenic strength. Thank you for having shared this interesting and precise technical comment about his dance.

[@cvcv6615]

This man is pure passion and sheer fire when he performs 😊

[@gingercheeseman4730]

I love his interpretive dance. His facial expressions that blend with the song and movements are phenomenal

[@snowieriego5389]

There's really something in hyunjin's dance like he's so energetic and emotional

[@morielyap7400]

Greatly summarizes why Hyunjin always captivates us with his dance.

[@g.e.007]

Thank you so much for this excellent analysis, for ppl with no clue about dance it's pretty hard to explain that insane Hyunjin Effect, I mean ppl know exactly how they feel but can't put into words because lacking on understanding what dance actually means. I say always, Hyunjin has something extra you can't teach in dance schools. And you explained that expressiveness so beautiful! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@saddog-sc6bq]

sometimes, I think, why hyunjin is my bias of skz, but whenever I see him perfoming any new song, he always makes me speachless, his powerful dance matching his facial expressions, and how he does adapt the new dance with his personal touch like the eyeroll in maniac, or the smile in backdoor first chorus. also his moves looks so powerful but so clean, smoth and precise, I've never seen anyone like him

[@noriawawa9073]

It's describe how i starting to know skz,it's through Hyunjin with his great stage presence .there is many best dancer but not everyone of them can be a best performer.thats make Hyunjin unique and different,he had his own signature that only he can do

[@b1u3st4rr]

whoaaaa this video is so good. it just explained to me why i like hyunjin's dancing so much. i've always been bad at explaining things, but this video literally explains exactly why i like his dancing so much more than anyone else's

[@b1u3st4rr]

i feel like i have to go watch all of his dances again, so i'm going to with this video in mind

[@myskz325]

"a sassy, smug or conceited alter ego of his" this whole line in itself perfectly captures his stage persona

[@MariaFMV]

Ok. This video sounds like "Let's study about Hyunjin!" Best class I would ever attend to 😂👌❤️

[@justo_olookin858]

I don't know the technicalities on dancing but one thing I'm sure of is that Hyunjin is an instrument of art. You know how a certain painting draws you in, or a song can make you feel emotions it's the same with his dancing.. Everyone can draw, sing or dance but very few people could transcend emotions to people. It's a gift backed up by authenticity/sincerity. Hyunjin has it.

[@pykng5695]

I always thought Hyunjin was the best dancer in the group. His extra arms extention, eye glances and head tilt are so satisfying to watch. His dance passion is undeniable. He puts in 110% to his performances

[@daphne-bai]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful analyses of Hyunjin and Lee Know! It’s so interesting to see where their strengths lie, and I like how Lee Know is more of a dancer’s dancer (one who requires a dance background to fully appreciate) while Hyunjin is more of a performer’s dancer, one who instinctively knows how to capture the audience’s eye and create an interpretation that you feel in your bones. I enjoy watching both styles and get chills from what they are able to bring to a choreography.

[@tifazm5565]

This video has done Hyunjin's talent justice.You can feel the burning passion in every move of his.

[@dalal7893]

I’m so proud of him He worked so hard hyunjin really deserve he called dance machine

[@8journey8]

itorook! You did a brilliant job putting this tutorial together. I learned so much not only about dance, but of showmanship. Many of the points you made taught me what to look for: I had to go back and review what I had seen, and when I did that, I understood the theory behind it as you explained, and had "AHA!!" moments throughout the video. Thank you for your hard work.

[@lysheleclair03]

This video needs more views! You're analysis are always on point! I love it.. Hyunjin's style is really unique to him. ❤️

[@CandidRose]

He's an artist through and through. He expresses/portrays emotions differently either through body movements and facial expressions or through his paintings.

[@bluerose0320]

Yes... This man has talents & hyunjin is not basically a dancer, but he is constantly learning and growing. His hard work is showing now, he is one of the best dancers & performers . That's what makes me proud of him.. ❣️😘

[@skzfeelbokie8]

I really loved this analysis!!!!! and the ending was completely wonderful!!! Hyunjin himself always said that he didn't want to be just a pretty face, he always wanted to be remembered for the hard work and talent he's earned. I loved it.

[@itorook]

exactly!!!

[@rg9991]

@@itorook I'd like to know your thoughts on their stages for their song "Ex"...it's a slow song with more fluid moves than the rest of their stages, and I find it really interesting how hyunjin changes his whole persona into something very hurt and vulnerable.

[@sienacawrse6435]

AAAHH IM SO HAPPY YOU DID A BREAKDOWN OF HYUNJIN!! He’s absolutely one of my fav dancers in kpop, not only because I’m a stay, but because of his fantastic performances. Thank you for putting words to all of the wonderful things he does on stage!!

[@atmdoll]

I absolutely love that there is an analysis video on his dancing. I am all about it. I need to know everything about him 😅

[@grec.]

It's a true pleasure to watch Hyunjin dance.

[@meditasisemesta]

The bratty persona! I think that’s why I love watching most of his fancams, because he dance with attitude and emotions ❤

[@Gray.Karen333]

OMG THIS VIDEO IS SO EXCELLENT!!!! I don't have any dance training so I can never put into words how Hyunjin's swagger in his dance always pulls me in. But you explained it all so well and thoroughly that it all makes so much sense!!! And the whole "understanding the music leading to feeling leading to interpreting" part made me realize that that's why he's so good at freestyling!! This whole video made me appreciate Hyunjin's dancing that much more, thanks SO MUCH for posting it!!

[@missK04]

this is so truee! I always admire Hyunjin's passion in dancing. he grow so much and I made him as my role model in dancing

[@kikiImaRealStay]

I wanna dance like him. he is so inspiring

[@meriemouta346]

Wow this made me understand a lot better why is this man is so captivating when he's dancing

[@woodzie988]

And this is why his fancams are the most viewed ,not only among stray kids members, but also among other 4th gen dancers/groups 🤷‍♀️ He’s a great performer ,if he was a bad dancer ,his face wouldn’t have saved him ,he’s actually good ,which ppl discredit him for ,and I find that unfair!

[@nessievida4304]

OMG he is exceptional

[@dimpledimple5545]

Hyunjin's dance is what makes him easy to spot on stage. He is so good. His texture, balance and power along with the chill vibe draw me to him the very first time. Especially in Thunderous. How can someone change dynamics from soft to a powerful quick movement. So impressive. His balance alone is impressive.

[@geminianomaly-oq5mg]

I really loved that you explained how Hyunjin's main strength is how he channels emotion through dance. He has a very charismatic style of dancing that expresses music's emotion really well, and I love that you pointed out how he is aware of the camera. BTS V reminds me a lot of Hyunjin's style of dance. They both have that way of drawing you in while watching. Hyunjin's awareness of dynamics and how to express emotion demand attention in all of his performances. He really is an artist. At the end, you teased the way Hyunjin dances as part of a pair during Red Lights, and now I would LOVE a breakdown of the Red Lights choreography and the Hyunjin and Bangchan live performances. Their styles are quite different, but what they share in common is charisma and powerful facial expressions. The ways they played off each other in the choreography is really interesting.

[@PB_1990]

I loved your analysis! 😁 You were spot on with how Hyunjin manages to be so good and charismatic as a dancer. Yes, he is all that ! 👍❤

[@njnyhwfe]

his expressions whe he dance really amazing!

[@Кулёк-п5ж]

Thank you very much for this video and this analysis. I agree with your every word. Tired that his own fandom puts his technique below that of another main dancer, appealing to the number of years of experience and agreeing only that Hyunjin has great visual expression. He is an amazing performer, but above all he is a dancer with high technical skills. Now Hyunjin is one of the best dancers of his generation and in general in K-pop, with his own unique style.

[@noriawawa9073]

I always know Hyunjin nis not only best dancer but also a great performer

[@rainclover59]

He is great but still lee know>hyunjin.

[@rg9991]

Say it louder sis, sometimes his own fandom is his worst enemy istg

[@ДианаАрбенина-б8ж]

​@@rainclover59 it's you again 🤦‍♂️ you're so wrong

[@rainclover59]

@@ДианаАрбенина-б8ж Im so right even hj said it himself.

[@inge-liseaskhj4921]

I love this video, it really explain this guys skills, he is impressive oad incredible good. He was the reason I started to follow Stray Kids, but they are an impressive group, I love their way to be there for each other too. Absolutely love them all. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@soleilipek]

yess he is not just a visual

[@xedoxfangirlx]

I've had the honor of seeing hyunjin dance live and he is absolutely MESMORIZING, I was drawn to him every single time throughout the concert. i love how you said he really puts what hes feeling into every dance he does because hyunjin is such an emotional person, and besides his fluidity, his emotions are what make him one of my favorite dancers. ( also off topic but when I saw "IMPUDENT MAN" flash up on the screen it made me laugh really hard ahshadfh)

[@seungminkim6909]

Thank you so much for the explanation 🥺 Hyunjin is indeed already a great dancer and performer, and what's amazing is that he's still trying to make the best out of him. Haters always say that Hyunjin isn't a good dancer, I know he is not the best dancer or performer yet, but he is on the way!!! If you compare Hyunjin's dance in PWF and WTOP, it is evident that HE IMPROVED A LOT. Not only that the way he dance but also how he deliver his emotion. I am so proud of him. I already know most of the things you said in this video, but really, thank you so much for making this video, it's nice to hear the explanation 🥺 and i need everyone that say he can't dance to watch this and open their eyes. wide.

[@jui5004]

In the first place there is no such thing as best dancer or performer many idols are talented and have different style and strength we cant compare between them it just comes down to preference

[@seungminkim6909]

@@jui5004 I know, I use the term best dancer not for one dancer only and of course I didn't compare hyunjin or any idol with anyone. Any idol who is excellent at dancing can be called best dancer right? Like we can call any dancer the best dancer or performer without looking down on other dancer. Unless we say this dancer is the best dancer in what group/ among these idols, then I think it is okay to use the term. sorry if you don't understand, not my first language :)

[@mssmj290]

I'm not a stay but literary hyunjin pulled me into stray kids can't escape now😁 and I'm seeing so many comments about the dance technic and who's more professional blah blah blah.... In short you cannot copy or imitate hyunjin dance style dude is on different levels end of the discussion

[@amyy41]

I love his dance style

[@rubberduckie7100]

i dont understand why this video has a little view, the content is really good!!

[@peason13]

Thank you so much for this analysis of Jinnie’s dancing skills. It makes me appreciate his wonderful talents even more ❤️❤️❤️😻😻😻

[@Кулёк-п5ж]

Это именно то, что отличает обычного хорошего танцора от исключительного. Техника техникой, хотя и она у Хенджина на высоте, но на ней одной далеко не уедешь. Музыку нужно чувствовать и показывать всем телом, даже кончиками пальцев. И именно поэтому его интересно смотреть больше одного раза. Спасибо за анализ

[@LanNgo276]

This is so detailed & good. Thank you so much! Our performer artist Hyunjin is the best!

[@JamesLuvKT]

Thank you for made this cilp. I'm following skz bc Hyunjin's dancing. I like to see dance practice more than PV so I remember his moving before his face. His body language tell me what did he doing. Hyunjin have cute face but my opinion his dance is beautiful more.

[@MeoMeo-jq7kl]

Hyunjin isnt just a pretty face he's an amazing dancer! Agree. I love him!

[@thebilliexojean]

This does him proper Justice. He is inspiring me to get back to dancing. I haven’t done it in earnest (other than freestyle) since I was a kid. But his dedication towards his own improvement is so inspiring to me; it’s almost like he’s helping me remember myself again. Thank you so much for making this video. He is SO much more than a pretty face. He is a skilled and passionate dancer, performer, and artist 🌹🤍🖤

[@dr.dinosaurwayy7166]

I need to watch these more the once sooo much informations everything interesting im literally surprised i dont know that much about dancing so I couldn’t see these details he is soooo powerful im literally speechless thank u sooooo much for this

[@pamelaguerra3768]

you're alive!! not gonna lie since i first saw your channel i was hoping for a taeyong video but i am not disapointed hyunjin is amazing I'm glad people with more experience in dancing also apreciate him so. The video was wonderful, good job!

[@gol_juls]

Какой шикарный профессиональный разбор, так точно Вы отписали и объяснили все то, что я чувствую от танца Хенджина 🙏♥️

[@cynthiaappiah4717]

The king of performance

[@toffeelatte5060]

Wow…..what a thorough analysis! You did an excellent job! Yes, my favorite artist, HyunJin. The King, the Best!❤️👍🌹

[@justmedidi]

hyunjin inspires me so much. he worked HARD and continues to do so. he started from having no skills to being able to reach this level of dancing, it's insane to think about. it's almost like he becomes the music in a sense, through his performance you can just feel it

[@hyuntom9465]

Thank You！それが言いたかった！素晴らしい動画👏

[@Rossenfolds]

Interpretation is so good

[@lumeingi]

I just find this part so satisfying the way he moves his heady and his arms basically his whole body 6:00

[@Shaallaad]

Man, I'm in love with Hyunjin's alter egos

[@kittyc997]

Thanks so much for this amazing analysis. Making my way through all of the Stray Kids videos, and you really do well capturing each dancers unique qualities. Well chosen evidence. I agree 100% that Hyunjin's gift is expression. He has said he has trouble expressing his thoughts/feeling in words, so he does it in dance (which is how we got the Billie Eilish choreo). And you can see just how much thought goes into his choreos (see making of AOTM video). His dancing is a gift for STAYs for sure.

[@AngelBTSKZ]

I love this video too much! You're just spitting facts here! 🙌

[@afianishat2119]

Oh my god.. you analysed his every movement, expression so well. watching this.. i was feeling like... yeas exactly thatz why i like him,thatz why he seems so different from others.. i hope others can watch this analysis who questions his dancing.. then they will understand why HYUNJIN is a unique dancer.

[@chloekei9223]

what i like about him is the way he use the facial expression, he is always amaze me

[@riekaberry9828]

That's why he's the fotg and center Andddd i really love ur Analysis ❤️

[@juliav8015]

Thank you for the analysis from the point of view of a professional, you explained everything clearly and clearly. Hyunjin's dance is incredible, mesmerizing, but you want to watch it over and over again!

[@amyy41]

He is really an amazing dancer

[@JaneWambui-e1w]

Just loooove his moves,wow he just electric and elegant,he,s a bomb

[@sharpinklove]

Omg thanks for this video. U described everything that i wanna pointed out about my hyunjin, but i cant find fit words coz im only a casual fan and dont really understand abt dance techniques. Hyunjin dances with his soul, they way he moves his body is really artistic, he executes moves really beautifully. His charisma is really strong on stage, the way he glares, the way he moves his head, shoulders, legs is really unique. Like u said, hyunjin puts emotion in to his dance. This is hyunjin unique style, the style that only hyunjin can do ♥️

[@izzydoesfantasy]

I can’t help but see a lot of Michael Jackson almost every time I see Hyunjin dance. I wonder if he’s aware how MJ influenced his flavor and style when he moves.

[@luloooo8]

this is amazing, sometimes i can’t explain what i see when he dances but here you explained a lot and i agree, this analysis is so cool

[@jeongeasy]

the ending comment omg. im in love with all the facts you put into the video.

[@mw2493]

Your analysis is so on point. His authenticity is definitely shown in his dancing. It's like he welcomes us into his world and we get to witness an art piece.

[@marthageisler6692]

Thank you, for bringing this genious, interesting, sympathetic, intelligent,, deep feeling man in the light as it shines. I compare him to mikael Jackson and the ballet dancer nurejev. He is also also so artistic. He looks always good and is not shy to funny looks. I love on him that that he is also humble and not an imposter. I think for him fame is important, because this is proof to be the best, he loves beautyful things, but gives not the impression that money is the most important factor in life. Thank you again, for this spit on analysis. ❤

[@nakaharaindria]

Oh wow you managed to pinpoint what I've been thinking but haven't been able to articulate. He plays a character when he's on stage and that was why my eyes naturally were drawn to him every time I'm watching SKZ perform. This boy is a performer through and through, huh.

[@legna4383]

He is pure 100% of talent Thank you for this video!💓

[@adelaidebierhoff]

He is so talented

[@cynthiaappiah4717]

My main dancer

[@vivilore677]

This video does a geeat job explaining how beyond technicality Hyunjin utilizes his whole body to emphasize the musicality of a song and to express its emotions, which many dancers only do with their facial expressions. His shoulder movements, wide leg movements and many more explain what he wants to convey through dance. Truly how Hyunjin said himself, that dance is a language for him, through which he communicates to the audience. That's something u can't be taught, u master it. That makes him a great dancer

[@like_mate_stop_procrastinating]

i started to dance because of Hyunjin so much passion when dancing

[@MannyBlue]

Hyunjin is an amazing artist! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼