Taemin - Advice Reaction (K POP) Higher Faculty

[@yvanatchada2571]

He just gave us what we needed to remember him before he leaves

[@jungwoososick]

He really said ok bijis here's a masterpiece before i joined military, enjoy

[@justice.01997]

Nah im sad :( there's very few artists in kpop I liked and taemin is one of my ultimate favs.

[@yvanatchada2571]

@@justice.01997 i understand you, taemin is my ult bias, i love shinee and i'm sad too, not to mention that members of my ult group exo are also going suho,chanyeol, baekyun But i think that if they can be strong enough to accept the idea of having to leave, we have to be even stronger to be able to wait for them while just appreciating their works. What they gave us before leaving is beautiful

[@justice.01997]

@@yvanatchada2571 that's true I just didn't expect it to come so soon. I got into taemin maybe like a year or two ago so I didn't get to enjoy him as long as other. But I know it's a must.

[@yvanatchada2571]

@@justice.01997 i got into kpop last year and i totally feel you, just a year and im obsessed with him so i know how you feel 😷i want to cry too

[@nakanana3]

When we say the ✨KING OF KPOP✨ this is what we mean y’all 😩😩😩

[@priscilajunger6276]

I dare say he has his own musical style and genre. It's not even kpop anymore. It's taemin's pop

[@eyla107]

I still haven’t recovered from this mv..

[@Jenavee26]

Same lol he didn't help with my insomnia 😆

[@greytilldagrave]

same like all day i haven't stop thinking abt it

[@petesanders21]

Me neither...

[@lori4021]

Ahh you’re not alone lol.

[@okayvanili]

sameee 😩😩😩

[@GFV28]

Theirs a reason they call him the Korean Michael Jackson he’s the most complete artist now in days! Everything he touches turns to gold!!

[@pooj_ashok]

Oooh I didn't know they call him that but I've always felt mj vibes from him

[@mtnk096]

@@pooj_ashok well his idols are mj... and rain both legends..

[@looleas]

I would say I like Taemin way more than Mj dancing wise I like MJ music but his dancing is a miss for me🤷🏽‍♀️ but Taemin dance moves are so smooth~

[@holup5239]

@@looleasWell duh MJ didn’t get the time to train himself to dance compared to taemin who danced his entire life

[@chlorufr]

Taemin is the ace of the industry 🔥

[@TheViciousVendetta]

I totally agree when you say that it's a song you'd actually listen to. It's a TRACK track. Sometimes kpop songs throw in weird key changes to catch your attention, but ADVICE is really just a good solid listenable song.

[@razan5611]

I’m telling you it’s soty king taemin never disappoints 😌

[@razan5611]

@vbiasland x thank you bestie

[@CRNK824]

There is NO ONE, I repeat NO ONE who can match his diversity, artistry and magnetism. He leaves me breathless with each new concept. There's going to be a big hole while he's doing his military service.

[@cheesestick6894]

Thank you for reacting to our king of kpop!!! He really dropped this so we’d couldn’t forget him while he serves in the military. Can’t wait for his comeback. It will be epic!!! Will keep watching his videos & reactions to him until he returns

[@ireneserrano4570]

Please, people in the world, wake up to Taemin's artistry for f's sake!! wake up & enjoy his top tier ART while you're alive!! Taemin is just in a level on his own, not King of Kpop, not King of Pop, not even god of Pop..It's above all categories It's T A E M I N Period

[@heyyou2834]

I totally agree with you 👍

[@onxleague3703]

dude it pains me that alot of western media dont no this man!Like a part of me wants him to go to Jimmy falllon and shit like that but you know how the western media where calling BTS back at the time bombmers and being straight up racist WE CAN NEVER REALLY WIN... smh

[@ireneserrano4570]

@@onxleague3703 i just want people to listen and enjoy his music!! i don't want him to be going to tv 'circus' shows and stuff!! i'm not talking about massive popularity as bts may have within the 'mass' population, to the point that even many people will stan him just because of being popular, nahh... i just need people to open their ears and eyes! because this is art and it's happening since years ago!! people need to look for quality and art and step away from awards, charts, tv shows and all that

[@lori4021]

@@ireneserrano4570 I agree with everything you’ve said. I don’t want a media circus for him. I love the fact that he’s not mainstream. But I also wish that more will get know the amazing artist that he is.

[@elea45hinee57]

@@ireneserrano4570 totally agree with you.

[@Sophie-pv4ug]

Taemin’s best song! I agree! He went all out here. He’s a beast. The choreo is insane. He has transformed into something else 😂

[@mtnk096]

For me all of his songs are best song.. everything is unique to one another.... even the ballads are no waste

[@milindawilson9175]

I see "Advice" as a continuation of the themes within Taemin's Never Gonna Dance Again trilogy -- "2 Kids," "Criminal" and "Idea." With "Criminal" and "Idea," Taemin talks about being involved in a toxic relationship -- not necessarily a romantic relationship, but a metaphor for his relationship with fame -- in which he agrees to be manipulated almost to the point of being destroyed in order to become the artist we see today. But in the end of "Idea" we see him become free from the box everyone wants to put him in and he comes to terms with his role as an idol. He has now formed his own "Idea" about himself and what it means to be an idol, etc. As Taemin explained during his VLive event for "Advice", "Advice" is like the end to the first chapter in his life, and the beginning of his second chapter, which will be after he completes his military service. The song seems to be his way of saying I am no longer going to care to everyone who judged him and all those haters who spread rumours and misinformation about him. "Advice" is showing that he is now free and confident to be himself, breaking stereotypes and now only listening to himself. In "Advice" he's basically saying, "Stop trying to put me in a box, in which I'll never fit in." He is also speaking to everyone that says he's getting old, that he's just a Michael Jackson wanna be that doesn't sell a lot of albums because he tries too hard to be edgy, etc. He's rebelling against all those people who are constantly advising him to make more mainstream music or to follow the traditional Kpop idol style in order to boost his sales and his popularity. However, as Taemin is making clear in "Advice," that is not who he is and he will never be "normal" or "mainstream" and he is OK with that. In the scene where you see him covered in ink, I think that is supposed to be him showing everyone how he is no longer the "unstained," cute maknae everyone wants to think of him as. This song was specifically designed to not be like anything he has ever done before. He plays the piano, he raps, he shows off his falsetto notes, etc. which is different than what we often hear and see from him. He intentionally used this song to prove that he isn't one type of singer. People often think of Taemin as a sultry vocalist that sings in a breathy comfortable less dynamic style. So, with this song he wants to prove to everyone that he can be unpredictable and try new things. Yet again, you can't put him in a box or tell him who to be. Everything that Taemin's haters like to point out about him and say are reasons why he shouldn't be held to such high esteem, I find completely ridiculous. I don't think that anyone who actually knows him would ever say he has played it safe at anytime in his career. If you think he is only one dimensional, and that he is trying to be anything other than himself, then you really don't know Taemin. Everything he does is different, out there and definitely not safe. It's always uniquely Taemin, and he couldn't do it any other way. Also, because Taemin is a member of SHINee, none of his songs are ever like anything you have every heard or seen before from him. It will always have a new beat, style and sound. As SM's experimental boy group, SHINee is meant to be the first and they are expected to set the trend, and that includes the members solo work. With every new song Taemin produces it's expected to be different than the last, so you will never hear the same style or sound from him in any of his songs, even on the same album, and yet, it still will be uniquely Taemin-like. Which is another example of how you can never put him in a box or expect anything from him. :D Another theme in "Advice" is about how Taemin is embracing his androgynous side -- but on his own terms -- which I think is a continuation of the message in his "Move" MV. Early in his career when Taemin was growing up in SHINee he was known for his feminine look. The industry thought it was novel and cute to dress Taemin up as a girl and play up his feminine features. It took him a long time to accept that he was known for his looks and to come to terms with the fact that everyone thought of him as a "pretty boy," etc. So, at this point in his career he is making a statement about how he has decided to be himself and no longer care what people think. Music is art and art it has no gender. So, that is why in "Advice" you see him wearing hair extensions, fishnets and women's Supreme sports wear, etc. (It's a long sleeve crop top, not a sports bra.) But if you notice, his choreography is very fast paced and sharp which is hyper masculine -- a complete contrast to the "feminine" image people want to give him. You also see him wearing makeup, but it's smeared on his face, as if to say, "people may think of me as a 'Pretty Boy,' but I don't care about looking pretty." In the lyrics where he says "floppy" I think he's talking about knowing about or hearing firsthand the things people are saying about him, but he is choosing not to pay attention to them because what they're saying is flopping or doesn't hold any weight or have any substance, etc. "Advice" just proves that everytime people try to put Taemin in a box he destroys it and keeps coming back with something more unique and never seen before. I interpret the "One (piece of ) Advice" he is talking about in the lyrics as a reference to the advice he keeps being given about being more mainstream, but he's saying, "stop trying to make me conform to the image you have in your head of who I should be and what I should do" -- in other words, take all that time and effort you have been using to come up with ways to talk about how I don't fit in, etc. and put it to better use. "Follow my own advice" and do something original for once. As a devout Catholic, Taemin often uses Biblical references and metaphors in his songs and MVs. And the crucifixion pose at the end of "Advice" is sort of a signature pose for him. I interpret it to be like he is saying, "And that is the end, this is my final word, take it or leave it, but don't doubt me. I have gave it my all and laid everything I had out there for you," etc.

[@runningpebble]

Omigosh I am glad I read your whole comment. Gives so much insight as to how the big picture links up.

[@4Peace.]

Hi Milinda, you are an amazing analyst, thank you! Taemin deserves to be seen and heard. I love the energy you're bringing to the world.

[@carribeanbratzguyanesequeen997]

wow I just felt like read textbook it open up my knowledge more

[@ZombieHybrid1426]

holy crap im exactly like lcyaheard, ive heard move and criminal and they are both good songs, but i still wasnt that into taemin, but when this came out, i literally could not stop listening to this song, i have it on repeat and ive seen the mv multiple times, taemin definitely gained me as a fan from this song

[@HigherFaculty]

Same vibes! Love it

[@Auntie67]

This song is a masterpiece. The relentless piano - Beethoven piano sonata like - melody is just so haunting and has such a drive towards the end of the song, man, I’m just speechless… Taemin is an artist in the truest meaning of this word. There’s no other artist doing it like him at the moment I’m not only Kpop and he’s been doing it for a long while now. Legend, this man is a legend.

[@angelinagore5067]

Y’all should check out Soldier live performance by him. It’s beautiful. He kills the vocals.

[@___6156]

Лучшая песня, не могу наслушаться,. Taemin amazing

[@Uvitanat]

The best Taemin song I ever heard 💯👌 It's great I love this song.

[@meemzzz]

Taemin made me lose my damn mind! Advice is ridiculous and the album is straight fire! 🔥 This man knows exactly what he’s doing and he’s ensuring he bows out KING-shit style.

[@Snowyness]

same. i love this song soo much. everything about the song and mv is so perfect.

[@vpersona177]

The transition with his eye to the keyhole to the next scene is legit my favorite thing ever. This MV is top tier with visuals and scenes. I just watched Enhypen's new MV Fever and thats a close second yes even as an ARMY I have to say these have surpassed my main group lol Taemin a true kinggg

[@gabriellirodrigues9929]

Taemin is ART. This is a masterpiece

[@Lovex_xoxo]

TAEMIN IS THE KING OF KPOP!! IM SO OBSESSED WITH THIS SONG AND BEAUTIFUL VIDEO BECAUSE ITS A STRAIGHT MASTERPIECE!! HE NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE ME!!

[@novihartono9543]

Always enjoy to You all smart reaction 🔥🔥 TAEMIN just another level.. higher and higher..

[@ellie_jeann]

It has been 13+ years now for majority of us SHAWOLS and Taemints, I still get lost for words every time 😶👀🙀🤯 He went all out for his new album; displaying his full-on Vampire OG Prince Status to the world for the creative genius that he is experimenting with new concepts and tempos on top of the unmatched killer choreography & lyrics for each track. He hopes that he comforts his fans with his album, there’s so much going on connecting all his previous MVs together in this one video; showing his completed storyline 😭 comforting and killing his fans a week before he enlists on May 31st into the military for 1 1/2 years (expected return Nov 2022) but I know deep down he deserves a long vacation physically and mentally to refresh himself. *Regarding the car crash, he jokingly said it was Real during his and Minho’s reaction, even though he didn’t seriously hurt (glass CGI); he was still nerve about it* #ADVICE #TAEMIN #SHINee #SuperM #Masterpiece #StopAsianHATE

[@excelt1cutie]

King Taemin. BREATHTAKING. AMAZING. MIND-BLOWING.

[@ireneserrano4570]

yes, good vs evil. and like in Idea, the duality inside himself.. two Taemins... for me, the big white room with.threads falling from a big tube and all around represent the guts, against the "tiny room" which represents the brain/mind. The guts, intuitions vs the thoughts also the monster of thoughts that may be sometimes too bad specially when "driving crazy"/uncontrolled (literally Taemin driving the car like crazy and crashing!!! The he would dance in the outside scene with the crashed car at the back..) Black vs white, at first black on one side & white on another but later also mixed up in all the dancers and Taemin, like the checkered shirt. The "guts" set also has him playing piano or dancing alone with the mask. Maybe representing the artist/performer just going all out with his guts and passions towards music and dance, those solo scenes also shows the red color lighting

[@Sarah-wf3xv]

it's my favourite track too Lc!! every time he releases something new it just top his previous tracks!! no one is doing it like him! how can he get any better? every time he surprises me

[@King_Jonghyun]

As expected from the idol of idols 🔥🔥

[@aishaexo-l611]

Taemin high pitch vocals 👁👄👁💕

[@GrumpyWo1f]

Taemin, IS the King of KPOP!

[@Rwin1993]

*TAEMIN IS ART*

[@mavyqueen5983]

Taemin is the GOAT of kpop 🔥🔥

[@shineeteentop24]

honestly the MOMENT that piano started I knew it would be an absolute masterpiece. I was truly mesmerized by it. I mean obviously the whole thing is amazing, but the piano is truly killer

[@kete.C]

why does he has to enlist?? He already served the cuntry with this track

[@ireneserrano4570]

haha so true!!!!!

[@ily8893]

Lol

[@joynerj.k.6215]

Thanks for this.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thatclairosong4161]

this comment should be pinned for real

[@k1ckersama]

This is my new favorite Music by taemin. I'm def learning the choreography for this

[@suzyshinee7277]

Taemin is a complete artiste

[@lowsksk]

My favorite Taemin song!!! I have watched the mv so many times and his dancing is unbelievable. Everyone keeps mentioning the Supreme sports bra but he makes it work and looks so good 😊

[@raven8852]

ADVICE is so unique. This the new vibe that Taemin never tried before, and the choreography is the fastest in his solo and SHINee career. The whole thing is insane!

[@micheleg559]

So sad that Taemin goes into military service in less than two weeks so no concerts for quite a while. Glad that his last release for a while is such a great song.

[@ninawilliams9647]

The only thing I can say is taemin is going to change the military band forever! Thank you both so much for this reaction

[@GDL364]

I will go to a concert with you guys for sure. I saw SuperM live Feb 2020 and it was one of the most amazing experiences.

[@duo3256]

Taemin is another level, he is definitely the king of kpop!!! 👑🤧🔥

[@h.vgavriel5838]

Beautiful ! I'm not a Kpop fan, and I watch to Taemin for the first time when he dance his duet with Jimin (I'm a BTS stan). But I love this guy, and every MV or live perfomance is a piece of art ! (and the Dance practice too ! ) This one is clearly a masterpiece !

[@jpk5744]

Taemin himself is a masterpiece and this song and performance is the best masterpiece of all masterpieces. Period.

[@wo0yos]

our one and only ace

[@safiarooble8360]

This man gave me heart attack!! I love him so muchhh❤❤

[@rorawol8608]

The song, choreo, vocals, outfits, mv, all check 💯

[@leastselfawarepotassium]

I love Taemin’s music and this is my favourite song by a bit.

[@carolingwj]

I agree with lc, for me its the best Taeminnie’s song ❤️

[@justice.01997]

I like very few kpop artists but Taemin is just amazing, and im sad he's leaving ughh

[@mrspacman65]

I love your reaction .Taemin Criminal, IDEA And This Advice Music video Are Taemin Amazing.. but to be Honest all taemin music is incredible. He is the best Solo Artist in my Opinion Common watch the music video again and sgain I been watching the video none stop I love it❤

[@jubilee_4470]

Taemin the only one that can outdo his own comebacks 🔥

[@JennMatsuoka]

Taemin's androgynous style kills me every time 😌😌😌😭😭

[@myshineeheart4821]

It is just perfect!

[@Samson16436]

The supreme outfit 😙👌

[@mochawilliams5996]

Mini album of 5 songs is a masterpiece. Duet Tae & Tae is Taepop Royalty!

[@tannerspencer6977]

I don’t know about this being the best Taemin song but it’s up there 😂

[@ethelralte1024]

No words to describe him rather than a PERFECT MAN🤴🙏

[@paojelicic2228]

TAEMIN ES LO MAXIMO !! HE IS PURE TALENT !!

[@nancyl6754]

Taemin created his own genre. He has no limits!

[@esmeraldadeltoro1142]

SuperM and SHINee are both amazing live!!!! I got to see SHINee on their SHINee World V concert tour, and SuperM’s debut at Capital Records, and then in concert. Wish I could see them again soon....❤️💎

[@back2u842]

Everybody says this is his best piece. Song, choreo, video, concept, fashion style.. top tire.

[@thething1975]

This has all the Taemin signature on it. It reminds me of his Mystery Lover which in my opinion is another banger.

[@lori4021]

Mystery Lover is an underrated masterpiece!

[@thething1975]

@@lori4021 Ikr. I absolutely love that song.

[@amandamalenfant1629]

Him in the red and white i fewinded that part idk how many time his hip movements idk how he does it and the suit I love the black and white with the plaid/checkers Taemin stole my heart along time ago but his abs are 😍😗🔥🔥🔥 he is 🔥🔥🔥 glad you guys are reacting I love your vids new subscriber here!

[@user-zp4fu9iw9b]

Love your reaction. I agree, this is his best track yet

[@katiaferreira4370]

I honestly feel so silly for missing out on this one when it came out! Wow! Taemin is incredible and I LOVE the song!

[@gailbishop497]

Taemin does a lot of his own choreography, and it’s an art!

[@Jaehyuns_Dimples]

Honestly obsessed with this song but Idea will forever be my favorite Taemin song!!

[@Xstarzones2]

Love Taemin one of my favorite solo Korean Artist, as well SHINee, legends, and my boys BTS Icons..👑 Best MV, and song by Taemin indeed, alease for me it is.

[@yeosangi]

i’m excited for this one

[@MariaMartinez-mg4iz]

YYAAAAASSSSS!!!! GUYS!!! Y’all gonna be mind-blown! 🤯❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Taemin did it AGAIN!!!

[@leydarachadey465]

TAEMIN es fantastico ÚNICO ARTISTA en tener su propio estilo en el KPOP. Siempre rompiendo paradigmas. Es el Dios del performer Multipiesa .de la dualidad Es MULTITALENTO.Toca el piano increíble .❤👑💎👏👏

[@fatixn6012]

He changed his voice in this so many times. Taemin is gonne be missed but not forgotten untill he returns from military service

[@lenhathi.]

After this MV, please take time to listen and buy his other songs in "ADVICE", you won't be disappointed for sure!! I don't really know how to say but every single song is so mesmerizing in its own way. It's like a whole different genre in each song. I would buy all even if each song made and sold in a separate album that just has one single song. So worthy.

[@celineere]

Taemin never dissappoints

[@katietotha80]

The way LC took his sunglasses off and stared in awe... I feel like that every time I see Taemin

[@verminyl]

5:25 - 6:15 I concur, this is Taemin's best.

[@kanyin.f4488]

I'm not sure if you guys know but all men between the age of 18 and 28 in Korea have to enlist and do mandatory military service for at least 1 year and a half. Taemin recently announced that he was going to enlist by the end of May, so he said he wanted to drop one last song before he leaves and this is it. So after this song we won't see him for a while.

[@maryellenhuss6204]

Thanks for reacting to Taemin!!

[@elielilyfazrin]

Taemin the legendary solo. ❤️

[@kookiiee7938]

Taemin is art period. 🔥❤

[@shanbeauty4193]

Custom Taemin shades... Nah I’m not crying I promise you I’m not........ not ... crying😩😩😩😭😭😇😇😻😍💎💎💎 Ace Taemin King Taemin Our baby Maknae💎💎🥰😍😍💎🔥

[@Jenavee26]

9:06 lol I did not expect the mechanic hands commentary 💀 9:54 OMG I thought I was the only one inspired to c r e a t e something after watching this BRUH I quit K-Pop almost a decade ago because I thought it was too repetitive (even if they were absolutely great), but like you, this was IT for me. I'm not a fan of Taemin, but dang! 8:02 Same. The only thing I'm doing right now since last night is play this on repeat, and watching reaction vids such as this lol I rarely watch reaction vids tbh but I wanna share this moment of being hyped w/ y'all people

[@caribunny1047]

Yo I came from other reactions. He also mentioned that after watching Taemin's advice he's inspired to do something.

[@jessiejang6512]

I'd quitted Kpop for a few years too until Taemin's Criminal brought me back last year October.

[@iloveshinee6635]

taemin KING OF KPOP

[@ernanj6992]

Idol of idol LEE TAEMIN

[@amberbandphotos]

Damn right he is wearing a sports bra *WITH* a crop top Taemin really said: “fuck close minded people and haters clothes have *NO* gender bitch.” We support that in this household.😤👏🏾💯

[@remixedv]

I've held on to Taemin WANT for a long time... IDEA tried to come for WANT and I had to drop kick it.... I'm still in the streets fightin' with ADVICE... Pray for me...

[@lori4021]

Hahaha Good luck!

[@ireneserrano4570]

I wish you'd react to Taemin's solo music since the start!!! but i know how things work.. so we'll wait for some Patreon to request all🙏🙏🙏

[@mintchoco3367]

Taemin is GOD 🥰

[@amandamalenfant1629]

I would've fallen flat on my face with his foot work i'd trip over my own feet 😂😂😂 You 2 should also react to his live performances of this song and his others he is an amazing live performer noone does it like Taemin I mean hes been in the industry since he was 14 i think he has it down by now 😂 love you Taemin💖💖 hey sports bra to match you do what you gotta do to look good and Taemin aint afraid to shock us all

[@myaleigh149]

I couldn't agree more, "speechless" is how we all feel. Taemin is IT 👌🏽

[@MinSung931]

Taemin is my SHINee bias and I love his vocals but this song is just so different (in a good way) what I mean by this is that the song sounds so sad and he sounds so heartbroken that it makes me feel the emotions he is going thru and almost makes me cry. also I love the piano sound in the song as it really brings out the emotions Taemin is showing us. I'm gonna miss him so much but I'm gonna be waiting for him to come back.

[@Jojo-17Argentina]

And yes, Taemin play piano

[@whereisja]

D w shawols still not processing how good this is either Taemin fr one of the greatest artists of all time!

[@ellie_jeann]

LOL Inside joke, this isn’t K-Pop; it is T-Pop (Taemin Pop)

[@piinut2355]

Taemin is ART

[@011mph]

This is definitely topping the taemin songs for me. He went off on this one!

[@Mslgs99]

The performance of this song in his concert was EPIC I’m so sorry for you all who did not get a chance to watch his last concert missed out on this performance you will have to wait.

[@mariealbch9958]

Taemin real kpop king 🔥

[@yayanaaa]

Taemin is another level. It's Team-pop

[@nikodismal4989]

Taemin is devoting this one to the drama-starved people who approach him with prejudice and try to tear him down. He actually mentioned in the VLive during which he was introducing this concept that the best "advice" he'd been given was when he was fourteen and someone came up to him to tell him he didn't have a singing voice, which he took in spite as a motivation. He thanked that silly individual. This is about him "taking his own advice", shutting off everyone else's criticism and prejudice and soaring higher. he conveys this sentiment through staccato execution of the lyrics which is meant to cut up the haters and their drama hunger. Much like in IDEA which references Plato's theory of ideas which suggests that there exists a true, ideal form of every being beyond the comprehension of the naked human eye, which he uses as a metaphor for finding his ideal form, which is represented with other dancers falling away from his side, as if he's peeling away the cocoon to emerge as his ideal form, Advice is also about him accepting his true identity.

[@moniquepeak9221]

That man IS art.

[@Josselin_Valerious]

TAEMIN IS ART 💗💗💗 SM WORLD DOMINATION !!