TAEMIN 태민 'Guilty' MV | REACTION + OUR INTERPRETATIONS!

[@Irene-cb3wx]

Saw someone say "it's likeTaemin is singing the part of the abuser and dancing the part of the abused and I can't believe how hauntingly beautiful it is " Try rewatching the Guilty MV from that perspective

[@Irene-cb3wx]

Also liked your reaction, to me your interpretations aligned to what Taemin was trying to convey.

[@TMIgeekgrrl]

Taemin's Guilty MV has turned him into the Guilty Idol of Idols. LATEST: Kpop controllers appropriating Taemin's 2-month-old title song GUILTY for a 4th gen HYBE golden boy. Even non-fans are shocked, wondered out loud on social media, asking why SM sold out Taemin just when he is finally exploding into global consciousness... The answer is simple. This isn't just a cold calculated hijacking of Taemin's soul work. This is Kpop power masters' public whipping of a rebel rouser in front of millions of Kpop audience. Taemin's 2023 title song Guilty MV has a darker layer hidden underneath its viral sexy choreo, and he sneaked that layer through with convoluted editing. He had the audacity to hint at Kpop child abuse institutions! Now top child exploiters are punishing him in hyper specific manners: grabbed his anti-child-abuse song, got young idols to heighten the sexualized parts for viral benefits, made a BIG show of erasing Taemin's name from the HYBE golden boy's cover performance video title and official tweets… to make a LOUD public statement: "shut up Taemin, we own SM, we own you, we own the kids, we own your songs, your soul, and we can erase you faster than CCP erasing rebel rousers, watch us vampire your most beloved song and bleed your heart dry, then we own your tears too." Talk about the devils flexing at a child-slave-turned-advocate. Talk about teaching younger idols a lesson, via the public abuse of their most respected idol of idols. This is not a conspiracy theory. This is corporate bullies flaunting their power IN PLAIN SIGHT. This is Kpop Masters stepping on the face of Taemin, IN PLAIN VIEW. The sadism of bleeding Taemin's heart while disappearing him, is so LOUD, that everyone is silent about it. Who needs conspiracy theories when the public whipping of Taemin is so plain to see? The bullying is plain to see, because powerful masters want EVERY IDOL TO SEE: even Lee Taemin can be bled then erased. Every. Younger. Idol. 3rd gen idols included. They all need to witness the public whipping of "guilty bad example" Taemin. Everyone who's been into Kpop for more than 3 years, knows about SHINee's post-2017 PTSD and Taemin's psychological vulnerability. Yes, Taemin is smiling, being gracious as always, he seems stronger than ever. But the powerful masters are 999999 times more powerful, and they have a history of using abusing vampiring idols to an early demise, and still sleep at night. They will profit regardless. God have mercy on Taemin's current mental state. I say this now, I speak out, in case anything happen, I can tell my conscience I tried to tell people Taemin is being brutally stepped on and he is hurting.

[@battarabbit8827]

This isn’t about the military. It’s about abuse of children by adults, about the abuse of Taemin’s boy character when he was in “school.” In other words it’s more likely about being controlled by adults since he was in 5th grade and recruited by SM. Doing what they wanted. Being who they told him he could, and could not be. The army might have been the tipping point, but that’s all. It’s a heavy topic. And I don’t think it’s a piece one can give its due by just reacting to it. It’s too complex and emotionally intense. It takes thought. Rewatching. Figuring out the structure. Looking at it from frame to frame in places. Figuring out the characters and their arcs. It isn’t just a song. You can’t separate the story, the imagery, the music, the dancing, the amazing vocal. He must have spent many days creating this. Collaborating his vision with others. How can we judge it in one viewing? It breaks the rules. Of course you can do a quick pass and find some way to make sense of it. No harm, really. But my impression is that you went into this ready to use your usual energy and have fun. This isn’t exactly fun, although it’s beautiful. Taemin isn’t who he was. He’s a serious, serious artist in his prime. He’s walking a line. K-POP on one side, TAEMIN the innovator, the gifted communicator, the self reflective artist who has something he desperately wants to communicate on the other. Don’t let him fall. Hold him high. I think his stories will be worth your time. Now back to your regular programming.

[@CherB.7161]

Thank you so much guys, I thought you weren’t going to get to Taemin. I loved your analyses. Here is a bit of insight; [Taemin shared that 'Guilty' was inspired by the 1957 book 'L'Erotisme' by French philosopher Georges Bataille. He expressed his desire to explore complex emotions, including moments when people find themselves tolerating what they once considered unacceptable.] I might be reaching, but I also think the emotions conveyed in the MV might be from the beginning of his time in the military, before being transferred to public service. You are both awesome, keep the reactions coming.🫰

[@itsandyandjas]

Thank you for your analysis!!😍

[@ipreferhumanidols]

The MV is about challenging norm, but the story is not just about one period in his life. Taemin's specific idea has been distorted by poorly translated lyrics. The video 'Guilty MV Explained Breakdown' has a well integrated take on Bataille Eroticism, also included fixed lyrics. Highly recommended.

[@naturalbornfoodie]

I really like the way you both appreciate his vocals. You feel him, I love it. I've watched god knows how many reactions to Guilty MV and finally found one that actually caught Taemin's drift at first go, bravo! You're right this Taemin and Byul co-directed dramatic tale contains two *very specific* character arcs. You caught the overt layer of the selfish manipulator - that only made sense up to the slow haunting bridge part. The deeper layer has a different character arc. That covert layer is actually the dominant narrative. Everything is explained clearly in Agatho's video Guilty MV Explained, so go watch it and get your head and heart exploded by Taemin again.

[@hey_im_jai]

andy you kinda slayed that run at the beginning tho

[@itsandyandjas]

Lol thank you🙈

[@mehreenn]

Ikr, I wasn't expecting it but he hit that fr 🤣🤣

[@hodyamorjohnnydepp9443]

Again, I am obsessed with your interpretations. I always feel so dumb until I watch your reactions, and then everything just makes sense. I realize so many new things, so thank you❤

[@itsandyandjas]

Awww happy to hear that🥹🙏 thank you for hearing our thoughts (even if we could be wrong) and enjoying~ much love!❤

[@Tale_MinDeulLe.012]

I have been waiting on your guy's reaction on this. I absolutely love Taemin and this song. He the epitome of art. In my opinion, there are few artists in this category, and he is definitely one of them. Thank you for this reaction. ❤

[@anacarolinaqueiroz9340]

Taemin 😍 i really love his art !!! thanks for react to him ❤

[@tatushhimekuro]

I felt he was stuck in his mind, and fighting memories ❤

[@evilangel21]

I love this song. I forgot the girls name on TikTok, but she actually wrote this song about her cheating ex and his company bought it. I believe she said he’s had this song since before the military. But the way this video spins it to mean something else that still fits the lyrics is so masterful

[@k.5755]

Love the analysis on the wordplay for line versus good! He did this wordplay in Criminal as well, so that was great to see!

[@marwanamouchi4944]

Taemin the legend himself🥰🎉🎁

[@cillahs]

completely um off but not completely off topic... when are ya gonna do a full cover of this song sir LMFAO you were hitting them notesss.

[@ethelralte1024]

Love your reaction, Taemin is Art,

[@sofiaVargas-o3i]

Taemin = ARTE❤❤❤

[@tuyenhoang3810]

TAEMIN is currently an artist who can combine it all: dancing, charisma, performing and singing at the highest level at the same time. Some idols can sing better than TAEMIN but I'm sure they can't reach his dancing level Some others may have a dancing level close to TAEMIN's level, but they certainly can't sing as well as him. Especially, no one can do what TAEMIN does. THE KING of kings

[@valoriec]

Watch the trailer to this MV. It shows different scenes, and he was actually snatched away from the last scene (or a similar one) by someone. It gives a lot of context to this MV. The trailer is a must.

[@MaryTorres-cb8pg]

Fighting Inner Demons... THAT MAKES MORE SENSE!!!!!

[@tatushhimekuro]

Have you seen Taemin do his dance challenge with Hyunjin????

[@itsandyandjas]

Of course!!☠️❤️

[@Jae-nf4bp]

IM FIRST AS ALWAYS MY FAVS ❤❤❤

[@itsandyandjas]

Much love!!😍🙏❤️

[@laurarivas7752]

GUYS! I was waiting for you on this one!!!! You’re missing WayV new comeback too!!!

[@vyckygy6626]

Thank you so much for the interpretation!

[@onyinyerivera4285]

That’s taemin..best dancer in K-pop!🙌🏻…thank you for reacting to his video❤❤❤

[@harriettholmes539]

Please react to SHINee (Live) "Excuse Me Miss" 🔥 You and your viewers will enjoy your it. 🔥🔥

[@gabriellahuszti5855]

Taemin💯💖❤️‍🔥

[@ShawolBaabyx]

SHINee Juice MV reaction please!!! 😭😭😭

[@shawollilfreak1212]

Oh i didn't expect you'll react to Taemin because i thought you didn't really like SHINee? I can't find any SHINee reaction videos from you...Thank you for this one tho! Hope you'll react more to SHINee as group or their solo release ☺

[@itsandyandjas]

Omg no we love Shinee! Theyre legends! ❤ Unfortunately theres times we cant get to everything we want to but we explain why theres no shinee reaction here 8:26 - at least their recent cb Hard haha😭

[@jannyjanecornejo6853]

@@itsandyandjas Since you have already heard and seen HARD MV, please react to JUICE performance video which is one of their b-sides on their HARD album.

[@Anonymous-dv2sr]

I recently got to know of taemin and shinee and am mad that am only recently getting to know him and his brother and am loving him….he is jux amazing and am loving him already

[@annadonegan8108]

Thank you for sharing with us what the whispers were.. it pieces things together better... x

[@TabithaOppu]

Don’t forget few minutes later Enhypen’s new MV sweet venom will come out

[@itsandyandjas]

Uploaded😍🙏

[@gabriellahuszti7746]

Taemin💯💖

[@laurarivas7752]

Also if you guys live in LA… where is that bar? Lol

[@itsandyandjas]

LOL Sojuya in Cypress!

[@laurarivas7752]

@@itsandyandjas thank you for the info! I’ll check it out! Please don’t miss the WayV comeback!!!!!

[@laurarivas7752]

Also I went to Tustin High but I live in LA now. I see you’re OC natives so cool! When I go visit my bestie I’ll go check out that bar! Thanks!!!

[@itsandyandjas]

@@laurarivas7752omg yes!! Yea were in between LA and OC haha. Maybe we can run into you one day there 😆😍

[@totydely-br5014]

itsANDYandJAS PLEASE, PLEASE REACT TO THE OMEGA X GROUP MV SINGING “junk food”, YOU WILL LOVE IT. I WAS ACTUALLY SURPRISED THAT YOU HAVEN'T REACTED YET, SINCE YOU LEFT A FEW DAYS ALREADY. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR UNIQUE REACTION.

[@hillachekroun6869]

Right . My first choice in K-pop was Jimin. And second choice Taemin and now I have Ni-Ki too. Just because they really know how to show the music to us in their mouvements when they do the choreography. They are beautiful and very emotional to watch. Now Ni-Ki s vocals are getting really good too so I’m happy.

[@totydely-br5014]

I think it could be about the mental repercussions of being in the military and living your everyday life as a tool for a fight between governments in which you have no voice, spending all your time and energy learning the most efficient ways to kill people you do not use. nor do I want to hurt (could the phrase "loving you is a crime" be about having empathy and compassion for the "opposite side" in the war) and the loss of childhood and innocence it would cause. We see Taemin looking very anxious while holding the gun at target practice and even taking it out on himself through self-harm (because of guilt??) he (or someone else I can't say) then sets the target on fire at 5 :20, possibly as a rebel?? Throughout the MV there is also a theme of everyone being in uniform or boring clothes, so this is juxtaposed with super expressive outfits like Taemin in a skirt which could be a commentary on how the military steals your self-expression and sense of identity, since you have to wear a uniform, shave your head and follow orders. The first scene is quite indicative of both the loss of childhood (children's photos drawn on the wall) and the loss of self, as Taemin is sitting in a room full of colorful clothes while wearing a very simple outfit. This is just my theory, and I could be totally wrong, I have no intention of speaking for Taemin, especially when an anti-military concept would be very controversial and would result in a lot of hate for him. That hurt expression is unforgettable. It's a strong shock and stimulus. Taemin was the first K-pop artist I was exposed to (and became obsessed with) and he became my first prejudice (now ult) for exactly this reason. Always with you, Taemin. 🫰😍