The Kulture Study: AESPA 'GIRLS' MV REACTION & REVIEW

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[@k-pop6953]

Reaction to their storyline aespa sm culture universe ep 1 and 2. Then you understand everything.It’s like a marvel movie.

[@k-pop6953]

Reaction to their storyline aespa sm culture universe ep 1 and 2. Then you understand everything.It’s like a marvel movie.

[@dinahgraham4964]

One thing that I really liked was the use of rock cyberpunk and edm. Marvel has used Rock as the trailer song in their movies. And girls is definitely that Trailer song.

[@STAYCBias]

Chung Ha sparkling the best song period!

[@monicarajagukguk16]

PD pls react Apink CHOBOM - Copycat. Its a bop for sure!

[@drew5688]

PD: “Hold on shit is serious now.” Winter: “Meow!”

[@flyingcucumber9325]

But it was the most serious Meow I've ever heard so it's valid 😭

[@blairwrelos1891]

Wait what? Can you give me the time stamp. Idk how I missed this comment

[@beemo3516]

@@blairwrelos1891 3:33

[@MariaMacedow]

it's not a meow tho 😂

[@blairwrelos1891]

@@beemo3516 ohh that's why I couldn't recollect this. Like another person pointed it out, it's a yeaoh, not really a meow. But yeah it is still funny to hear when pd says right before shit is serious 😅

[@LO-dm6uf]

The dubstep dance break IS included in the actual track...the song is exactly 4 minutes long lol that's a really brave move in 2022....however it doesn't feel that long when i stream the song because there's no repetitive parts so it keeps me interested and excited for the next part of the song.

[@sally-dg3ml]

Yeah it's so long but imo it's not boring it's a roller coaster but fun and catchy idk .

[@LO-dm6uf]

​@@sally-dg3ml yes exactly

[@vlad5042]

i wish a lot of my fav kpop songs were longer tbh. i get why theyre not but sometimes when ur just listening to them without a big performance to go with it it sounds like the song just abruptly ends, usually with no outro and little to no room for the song to breathe in between any of the verses or choruses

[@LO-dm6uf]

@@vlad5042 yes especially recently with all these songs under 3 minutes....some of them feel normal length but most of them just feel TOO short and abrupt

[@lilacbp3908]

You’re right about the 4 minutes long thing, in kpop right now the trend is to have songs 2:59 minutes long or 3 and a half minutes long..

[@gabba1117]

production-wise and composition-wise, girls is just sooo good like the different breakdowns, the high notes, and just just the fact that aespa REALLY showed off their distinct vocal colors ugh I love this. a LOT of people just cannot vibe to this song which I can understand but, as someone who liked NCT 127’s Punch and EXO’s obsession a lot, I love a song based on its production and vocals so girls really hit it for me.

[@gabba1117]

@UC1httxSVZcPrtOZytmOh5rw yeah I agree! I do rlly like the second half of the girls chorus with the “we them girls” adlibs

[@ClaudiaClexo]

Great taste 👌

[@nnawe]

No. I think there's nothing memorable or different in this song. Also I get it kinda boring. I love them but for me this is not next level.

[@vlad5042]

@@nnawe weird to just say "no". its an opinion

[@glittery8862]

i love both of those songs but don't really like girls.. the songs don't really sound similar to me? punch maybe, but it reminds me more of kick it.

[@lesliemercado7708]

Karina's final highnote is everything

[@mochiyeosang1908]

not really a high note tbh, i think it's just a belt bc its still in her mid range.

[@lunazen8661]

@@mochiyeosang1908 yeah...I would consider it like an adlib.

[@yassin9782]

It’s a mid-belt, not a high note.

[@Ryuoinsomnia]

I think thats Ningning and not Karina, not sure about the final one

[@hypegirlhanni]

@@Ryuoinsomnia the final ad lib at the end was karina.

[@ABrunnaGoncalves]

My only complaint about this video is the fact that Giselle’s Thundercats look just had ONE SECOND of closeup when they “repeated” her other looks so many times. And I was excited to see this look since I saw the image teaser.

[@monty2828]

IKR IT'S SUCH AN AMAZING LOOK TOO

[@ekekekekekeke5501]

SAME. Like, get rid of those school outfits, Giselle's blonde moment was the best look in the video, SM can't make iconic parts in their videos since day 1 and It's so concerning that most of their videos are always disappointing and just looks like dance videos

[@Phoenix-yz8op]

its a literal CRIME they only showed that look ONCE close up, i wanna take whoever did that to jail cause i fell out of my chair the first time i saw her in that look.I said HOLD UP like winter

[@ekekekekekeke5501]

@@Phoenix-yz8op they really go like "oh this Giselle in a tiger look is the best, let's not show it cause she ain't Winter or Karina" like IT'S OBVIOUS

[@Phoenix-yz8op]

@@ekekekekekeke5501 that is by far my favorite look for Giselle, I hate not seeing her as much in music videos. I adore her vocals and rap, I can listen to her rap all day everyday and I'm not a fan of rap so that shows her power. I think Illusion had more of her vocals or I could be mistaken so atleast maybe she'll get more lines and screen time in the future after all her synk video is the most viewed out of them all

[@nonstop4453]

The crazy dubstep bridge was my favorite part of the song! Also, the bridge in general was so long and I LOVED it! They can't miss...

[@fl0pZ3]

me too! i always love their bridges

[@juansuarez0126]

SM bridges>>>>

[@TristanLoh4200]

same here the dance break is satisfying

[@shibamash]

People actually hated this song? I thought this was actually less experimental and pleased the masses more since it had a more upbeat chorus and catchy rap when you compare it to savage.

[@batool2000rox]

This was actually my favorite title track of theirs 💀

[@serendestiny7574]

Same, I tought people would more easily vibe with this song since it could be considered "generic" if you put it next to Next Level and Savage. Personally, I think I love it as much as their crazier stuff but I'd have to see in the long run

[@micklefox]

Let them be mad, I’m just glad Aespa got a title track that actually shows off their potential with an arrangement that makes some kind of sense.

[@riza5999]

I saw some people say it wasn't experimental enough for them to like it

[@kate1kate]

I think it’s because it doesn’t have a clear chorous. It’s more nct sounding If that makes sense. Great song, but not really general public friendly.

[@laine1998]

girls sounds like your having a car chase at night in a city or sm it’s so atmospheric, the girls did great

[@Jasruler]

1000% man. It’s such a run-for-the-border floor the gas pedal song

[@sofiag23199]

the dubstep-hyperpop dance break is one of my favorite parts of the song actually 😭 it's like they gave us a little of their essence in the middle of a very rock-y hardcore song. it's amazing. i don't mind that the track runs over the 4min mark i just missed the girls so much i can't complain about getting more of them!

[@ot7biasedmashups]

Personally my favorite title track to listen to is still Savage but Girls is weirdly addictive to me? Idk it's great and definitely my favorite mv so far. But on a side note, with the release of Ep. 2 Next Level this comeback really hit different. I love what SM created and how the storyline is developing. The girls are also doing incredibly well with the acting. I also love their choreos man. They're catchy and so damn unique! Dancing them is just different and so much fun. The vocals be going crazy as always

[@avrillaredo7135]

I feel like savage is structured in a more catchy way? Like it's more repetitive than Girls but these girls are doing great either way

[@sally-dg3ml]

Savage pre chorus is still superior to me

[@ot7biasedmashups]

@@avrillaredo7135 I don't think it's about the structure🤔 I personally prefer the sound of the pre-chorus and the chorus is just everything.

[@rednblak06]

FINALLY someone else that actually likes both Savage & Girls lol

[@ot7biasedmashups]

@@rednblak06 they’re bangers!!!

[@leonardogeorgete112]

I’ve literally been waiting for this notification since the release of the MV. Thanks PD

[@YunahKUnnie]

SAME

[@chicysai]

Same

[@xoticsam]

i really enjoyed this song, idc what anyone says 💀

[@ot7biasedmashups]

I mean after Next Level and Savage it's weird to complain anyway💀 they can talk to the wall, it's a banger

[@fl0pZ3]

ive noticed people always hate aespas comebacks but those hate comments go away quickly

[@naomis-haerin]

@@fl0pZ3 usually due to the common "i didn't like the song until a couple more listens". took me around a week of savage to be in my shuffle rotation to really start to like it and not think it was just a messy experimental song

[@pxko.mp4]

Yep loved it first listen. People are just hating on it because it's aespa

[@pan2617]

Sameee, its such a bop

[@riverd5698]

As an entire track, Girls is my fav track by aespa so far. But if I look at sections, savage’s pre-chorus and bridge is better. However, as a cohesively engaging song, Girls takes the cake for me.

[@foreverinsfired]

exactly how I feel tho I also really like ‘Illusion’

[@davidkonevky7372]

I love savage because it brought hyperpop into kpop but damn did they manage a way to surpass my expectations. I thought they would go the safe route and do savage 2.0 but girls is so different from anything they've done yet.

[@Stellassounds]

Savage prechorus 👌

[@mone3757]

@@davidkonevky7372 exactly!

[@Imyourcherryybomb]

I feel like I'm one of the very few who loved this song with the first listen. The song is kind of reminds me of black mamba but more energetic. I have seen ppl now say that the song has grown on them. Edit: okay I'm seeing a lot of comments saying they love this song so I'm guessing twt and tiktok are the only places where the song wasn't a hit for a lot of ppl.

[@dinahgraham4964]

those people might only be causal listeners.

[@Imyourcherryybomb]

@@dinahgraham4964 true yeah.

[@nouhedg4035]

You're not the only one bestie 🤟

[@Imyourcherryybomb]

@@firstknight117 But honestly tho at this point I think everyone should at least be aware that SM groups are almost always going to have an experimental approach, especially now with the SMCU they have been building.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

This is personally my favourite title track from Aespa. I am a huge fan of this dark sound and dubstep feel they did, and for me, I feel like the song was a perfect length. Yes, it is long, but if it's a long song and it's amazing, that's all I need. Aespa are just the queens of the 4th generation right now, no question.

[@k-ottic4276]

I love your excitement over aespa. They're killing it!! Girls is such a blast! Reminds me a lot to Bring me to life from Linkin Park and Evanescence, specially the ending with Karina's INSANE high note.

[@aaelr.740]

This is my favorite title from Aespa. I have to say that I still don't like Savage in its entirety since the only part I like is the prechorus, but this song..this is fantastic. I love every part of it! Their other titles were okay, but never really caught my attention like Girls did. I've definitely become a fan after this album ^^ Also Aespa is the only group who can have dubstep in their song in 2022 and still make it sound good and in theme 🤣

[@michamocha]

This is one of their best comebacks, probably the best, hands down. Everything about this concept and vibes was perfect. 💀 I can't get this song out of my head ever since I heard it. 25:40 If this is all one shot, it's so insane because it looked like she was facing forward then suddenly glitched were she was pointing her weapon at you.

[@virtual_angel_.x]

Aespa's songs are the definition of ,If I'm too much then go find less'

[@GGGodspeed]

i feel like people are so critical of aespa, i have LOVED everything theyve released but i always see very mixed reviews… maybe its an SM curse, people expect so much of the groups from the company. Or maybe because people like underdogs and aespa have been huge since their debut… but to me they havent missed yet from music, to their concept, to their photobooks

[@aleksia5590]

I think aespa is still in high level from black mamba to girls u can see how much progress they have.. Video, music production is still the same and still good. People always have problem to them, doesn't matter what they will do it will be always hated. Kinda simillar with hate on blackpink

[@IndianaJonas96]

I have nothing against them, certain aspects of them are really cool and all their songs are catchy. But for me something about the fakeness of it all doesnt sit right, their lyrics are meaningless to me although its trying to appear very meaningful, i just dont trust SM and their direction with the group just like i havent trusted YG or JYP or HYBE with especially their girl groups now that i am older and can see clearly. The more money big companies make the more they can manipulate and control the industry, and the whole ai, technology obsessed concept is really freaky coming from a massive corporation lmao I could put all that aside and be a fan if they were amazing performers, but i still dont think any of them have reached 100% charisma on stage yet and the constantly not singing vocal-heavy songs live throws me off big time

[@Julian-pi3gh]

I think you hit the nail on the head. The sm curse thing is very real sm artists get fame quickly but they have to prove themselves much more

[@pinkblood6235]

@@Julian-pi3gh For me it's more of the music. The first release is usually overwhelming to the point that everyone expects SM to outdo themselves all the time and at the same time not be too experimental which doesn't even make sense.

[@nosae4385]

everyone expected another experimental-heavy song like Next Level but aespa gave us a vocal-heavy masterpiece. Like, aespa can 100% pull of experimental songs but they can also execute other types of music production. and that's on aespa's VERSATILITY! No one's really doing it like aespa nowadays.

[@z_hange]

I was so worried about this song because the girls ranked it so low among their fave title tracks and I actually thought it was just okay at first listen but over time, it had somehow convinced me it's actually pretty damn good and now I find myself humming it everywhere. Especially after hearing a metal version of it. I really hope aespa will do a live version of it with a band.

[@darkstorm08]

THE DAY IS HERE!!!!! Ughhh when the run time is close to 30mins you KNOW they loved the MV... So thankful for this channel

[@chloeauyeung71]

aespa's songs would never be long, they always make their songs interesting by flexing their genius singing techniques, this is why we keep listening to their music nonstop lol

[@aniecool1903]

They definitely have the "you love it or you hate it" concept...in my case i like it it feels so new in the kpop world, mostly cause nowadays the kpop starts to sound the same and aespa is a fresh air, a technologic, experimental, unexpected air and i appreciate that

[@noexonolife65]

The first time I listened to girls, I was bit underwhelmed actually. I was missing a hook or a more standout chorus. However I am now obsessed. I actually think I like this song more savage (and I really like savage). It’s equally my favourite as black mamba and next level. As for mv and styling, definitely their best so far (maybe mv on par as next level cause I absolutely loved next level’s mv). But the girls have never looked better

[@maheephoenix4398]

I was also confused about the chorus at first but I got hooked to Ningning’s vocal parts at 4:13 and 6:03

[@katarzyna6898]

Same!

[@Stellassounds]

The chorus didn't stand out to me enough either but I really like it now!

[@claudiagabriela2433]

SAME

[@denaldysn]

2nd part of the chorus makes this song worth to listen to times to times

[@BlueJellyfish8]

Karina is slaying every comeback she’s truly an Ace 👍

[@octopusmusic332]

Ace is for noobs ..she is king bro 😂

[@1gooblyloob850]

You don't see many pop songs nowadays being 4 minutes or even close, the path industry is going is reducing to 2 minutes more and more. It's refreshing seeing songs being over the standard that fit on a tiktok

[@ot7biasedmashups]

Oh PD if you want to get a grasp on their storyline it'd just be great to re-watch all the mvs (ofc in your own time if you want to) and then watch EP. 1 Black Mamba & EP. 2 Next Level. It's pretty easy to comprehend and just SO AMAZING!!!

[@midnightmirror4518]

UP!

[@flaxencerise_]

Yessss

[@derisyaher]

Upp PD PLEASE READ THIS 🥺

[@derisyaher]

Upp PD PLEASE READ THIS 🥺

[@aniblues1424]

If you want to get into aespa's story, there's only two episodes out of the first trilogy (first trilogy being Black Mamba's part of the story, and what the lyrics of the title tracks talk about from "Black Mamba" to "Girls") So it would be 'ep1. Black Mamba' & 'ep2. Next Level' for now, they said ep3 will be out really really soon though, can't wait to see your reaction! :)

[@shuyi_555]

That first Giselle part is sooo good! Honestly she popped out on this cb so much, proud of her

[@Kiirze]

This song has been on repeat since then, it grew on me and now I’m obsessed lmao.

[@pilotkey6526]

It took me a while to figure out this song, but now I'm in love. It's really cool, and chorus evokes some emotions in me I can't really explain. It just hits musically right in my soft spot. Amazing. I think it's thier best title track yet. It feels a little bit long to be honest, even if you are mesmerised in the performance. Which honestly I think is not the songs fault, but the present media like TikTok, which shortens our attention span. (Few years ago songs tended to be a bit longer and I never felt bored.) But anyways this comeback is really cool. Now I'm finally motivated to check out the album.

[@ConnorBushnellXD]

this was the most anticipated reaction of yours i've waited for THANK YOU PD!

[@aniblues1424]

As a video editor myself I really REALLY loved THIS MV!! I can totally understand you hahaha for me honestly one of the best MVs I've ever watched, I also love how they are inovating and creating kind of a futuristic style for themselves. I love aespa's music and the girls, but what made me start to get into them was this crazy concept and how well SM is carring it, as you said as a storyteller kpop lore has always been a bit frustrating for me, and it's the first time a lore is this crazy and actually TELLS you what happens and moves forward. I love this feeling after watching GIRLS thinking, okay so that was the battle with Black Mamba, so what's the next chapter? what's the next villain?! I'm really excited for aespa's future

[@aaibibi]

I think for me this is the best song by aespa to date .. I seriously never thought they could outdo black mamba and here they are upgrading to ever better and man every thing about this song is just a solid 10 , the music vid to the high notes omff ..and Giselle's rap in the starting with the beats dude this was the first time she like literally caught my eye in an instant .. Badass !!

[@ash.613]

omg native sponsor??? I love that for you I tend to not listen to aespa's music that much (just not my personal style) but this is one of my favorite tracks of the year. Ningning's voice is soo good and Karina is such an interesting performer

[@lovhurts2010]

I absolutely love this harder sound from them! You should check out Boa's The Greatest M/V

[@serendestiny7574]

Not sure but I believe they can't react to The Greatest on KZbin because Japanese releases' reactions usually get blocked

[@0mthing801]

I really appreciate Winters and NingNing vocals but Karinas vocals just stood out for me in this track

[@lavendervvitch99]

There are now two episodes of the SMCU - the first one you already saw, the second one was released shortly before this comeback. The second episode expands on Black Mamba, the Synk Dive, and nævis. I’d recommend checking it out - it’s very well produced.

[@raincath]

this is the second title track that i actually liked since first listen after Black Mamba, everything about Girls mv is so good

[@marcelwannieck]

Ok, here's what you were asking for in terms of the lore videos. aespa 에스파 'ep1. Black Mamba' - SM Culture Universe kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJOrZX-hatyMjck (10 minutes; you watched this one on a livestream last year) aespa 에스파 ‘ep2. Next Level’ - SM Culture Universe kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2nJg3ahppqnmNk (17 minutes; this is the new one that people have been wanting you to check out)

[@dewiwindi5318]

WE HAD SAME THOUGH! for those who doesn't like it in first, like PD said, it is not like usual kpop song, yeah because they have THEIR OWN WORLD and that makes them AMAZING every comeback.

[@flyingcucumber9325]

This is definitely one of the best MVs and one of the best songs of 2022. They are outdoing themselves.

[@mistahmoogle]

Imagine this track as the opening track of a stadium tour show. Would definitely get the crowd hyped! It’s kinda like Everglow’s “First” in that regard. Just epic af.

[@femmewoong]

and that’s exactly how they used it 😻

[@subilynnoweight2090]

Honestly Giselle keeps getting better and better every comeback and GIRLS and Illusion is definitely HER era💯🔥🌙

[@gabrielamarques7220]

Hii i see you havent posted in a while again... I Hope everything is okay with you. Sending you the best of wishes

[@serendestiny7574]

I'm definitely not mad about the run time of the song, that dance break gets me hyped up everytime ! and tbh, even if the song was like 8 minutes long I'd still listen to it because of Karina's vocals at the very end of the song (and throughout the whole song honestly) ! she's the main dancer but she has my favorite vocal tone in aespa 💕 this comeback is great, my only criticism is about the choreo, personally I find it quite underwhelming

[@maheephoenix4398]

I also love her Vocals the most and I am glad she had lot of parts in this song.

[@serendestiny7574]

@@maheephoenix4398 me too, I'm so glad her vocals are a lot more present in their recent releases. Her adlibs at the end of Life's too short are also my favorite part of the song 💕

[@kwangyaningning1544]

this song is a grower. i'm more addicted to this song than next level savage idk why

[@kalvin.]

It’s weird that most of NCT and EXO’s music isn’t my cup of tea, but I am so obsessed with most of aespa’s discography. Girls has been on repeat since it came out!

[@subilynnoweight2090]

Weirdly the rock dance break sounds like EXO'S MAMA, NCT KICK IT and SuperM's JOPPING.

[@octopusmusic332]

Bruh exo's music is top notch

[@infamousjockey3868]

@@octopusmusic332 fr

[@lumany5372]

@@octopusmusic332 but it’s normal that not everyone will love Exo’s songs I am not that much a fan of their discography either The same goes for every song or artist in general not everyone will like it and that’s totally fine

[@joyluviely]

sment is so brave for including a dubstep in a song on this day and age but its sment, they always take risks

[@bywydpia]

Yes. I love that aespa has a concept and they are sticking to it, which is kind of empowering tbh, because we are also going through our own challenges and facing our demons as well.

[@girlwithluv-multifandom]

Some folks have already recommended SMCU episodes 1 & 2, but as you are a fan of camera work, I recommend checking out the Girls Performance Stage #1 to view the full choreo with the camera work in full effect

[@JusticeGamingChannel]

Thanks for getting the MV unlike some other reactors. Aespa is talented in all aspects, singing, choreo, aesthetics, theme. This music video is phenominal and has pushed the industry forward.

[@ash.613]

miss you PD, hope you're having a good break

[@moonchaser_ae]

seeing the growth of PD now recognizing all members, their names, all the lore pieces... it really is immersive and more than that, it's fun.

[@CK-kd5pn]

I just saw aespa's comeback and was curious if you had a reaction of it. Lo and behold, not even an hour has passed! The timing is impeccable.

[@KatsumiManami]

I loved Girls but especially Winter's vocals like.. she's the only kpop idol I'm looking forward to in future

[@octopusmusic332]

Her voice doesn't give a pleasure to hear

[@octopusmusic332]

@@dangerof_living7452 ikr she does belting and High pitch stuffs but ..you won't get the feel, the goosbums or asmr ..which you will get from Ningning or Karina! Or even Giselle but yea this is not everytime i like winters vocals in step back

[@juicesipxD]

FINALLY THE MOST-AWAITED REACTION

[@MsJackieJack]

PD! I hope you are well! I've been checking your channel every so often to see you've noticed NewJeans, yet. I'm an automatic fan, but I'm not sure they'd be to your tastes. Anyway, no pressure to film your reaction to them. Please take as much time off as you need. Life isn't easy as a creator. Please take moments to experience music for your own entertainment, and your own entertainment only. You called this channel Form of Therapy for a reason! xoxo, A fan ❤️

[@sonadasgupta]

Omg did you see Hybe label's new gg - New jeans? They released this surprise mv yesterday called attention..and today another mv called hype boy , which has member version..like 4 official mv...like what?!🤯

[@fresh0cabbage]

Gosh, I enjoy a lot this review! Only PD can do that. I really like how you can dive deeply into their music, visuals, cinematography (I didn’t even realize or pay more attention to so much details about editing, lighting, and camera movement you mentioned), and you can even appreciate the story and the lore behind Aespa’s concept, that’s amazing! Lots of people see Aespa’s concept as something messy and redundant (even though it's something that can't be blamed, people have their own opinion). And here I am considering it as a unique and expressive art. ^^ SM did such a great job with this comeback.

[@Rosie-gd2mn]

I can always trust aespa to put out such high quality music

[@erismiracle9779]

I love this song! Love how aespa always serve something new and fresh while keeping to their colours and sound.

[@Ken-zx4ui]

this comeback is amazing. im so happy they didnt shorten the song for just audio, I love the dance break and how it sounds

[@carateuryi7472]

as a person who was really into metal and dubstep in middle school, this song really struck a chord with me. now i’m in grad school head banging to this song. oh how time flies.

[@ca55b1ak8]

I would highly recommend that you watch the aespa series! It ties the whole story together and it’s. so. well. made. I would say that’s the only thing you need to watch to follow along their story. 2 episodes have already been released. You should watch their mvs along with their episodes in chronological order, so: Black Mamba MV ep.1 Black Mamba Next Level MV Savage MV ep.2 Next Level Girls MV It’s extremely satisfying to see their whole story together and I definitely think that it was meant to be consumed like that. Regarding ending a story: after watching the Girls MV, it really makes you wonder what happens next in the aespa lore, cause it feels like an end and it makes it so exciting:)

[@cfnjofa]

Has anyone heard from him? Is PD okay? I always worry if he hasn't posted a video in over a week.

[@amnanajeeb1686]

same omg

[@cyd3ria135]

Right! I hope they're okay

[@banningtonreese8186]

The different vocal colors that Ningning’s voice went thru this track is INCREDIBLE.

[@heykirs3186]

I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it. What I love about it is the experience. It seems like I am watching a short movie. It's so intense! Kudos to all the people involve in this production, music and mv wise.

[@oohdiana]

you should watch their smcu ep 2 next level! we understood even more the story line and it is such a cool video, with different types of artwork... it's literally amazing!

[@mishumali]

PD, just a heads up that SM has done this with EXO. They pretty much worked from the EXO Universe, but this time expanding it to create a more cohesive SMCU to include all the groups, and be the launching pad for Aespa. Pointing this out because as a long time SM fan, who also got into EXO with their continuing lore, from debut to the most recent Special Album wherein we saw that SM has begun to tie their story with the broader SMCU, I feel sad that people forget just how amazing it’s been, and how it kind of set a template for SMCU. Their albums (even unit ones), music videos, down to their concert VCRs have been consistent with the story telling. Everything is interwoven. I’m personally super excited when they announced the SMCU and debuted Aespa through this, but I hope that people recognize too that SM has done this before, even if it was only for EXO initially. P.S. I’m a TVXQ fan since debut-maybe it’s me, but I’ve always adored the “Gods Rising From The East” concept. And to know that they incorporated that into the SMCU (please watch the VCR from the SMCU con🙏🏼), like TVXQ were gods in Kwangya, and there was some sort of fall of the gods thing that happened (their temple was destroyed, and damaged or smth), just had me geeking out. 😅 I love how by SM doing this with Aespa, we’re getting some form of a series executed through their music videos, and eventually concert vcrs. The conceptualization and execution of it all is amazing, and tbh something only SM can really pull off. Also Girls reminds me of old school SMP songs - H.O.T’s I Yah, TVXQ!’s Tri-Angle, just a more modern take, and I’m honestly loving it. It’s an homage to old school SM, but infused and made fresh with the dubstep and like just a more modern(?) sound♥︎

[@ganrieI]

been missing your reactions :(( how you doing, pd?

[@WiseSmellyLegs]

As Giselle says: “Meta universe exists and now the Parallel world…” are they trying to say there will be multiverses? That would be mind blowing!!

[@AnAdultKpopFan]

I check back every day to see if you posted ): We miss and love you PD !

[@AntmViolet]

THIS IS THE BEST REACTION AND REVIEW EVER!!!! THE INSIGHTS JUST HITS SO HAAAARD 💥 LOVE UUUU KULTURE from MYs (aespa fans) !!!!!!

[@K-PopGamesWithSoulMirae]

I wasn't a fan of Next Level or Savage, but this...this puts smile on my face!

[@bambibam5009]

I love this comeback. It’s just sad people be hating on them so much it’s ridiculous

[@ChronicKPOP]

Totally Agree PD, Yeppi Yeppi is my favourite B side

[@marz8551]

I really want to see a performance for yeppi!!

[@midnightxgem6147]

I think this is the first Aespa song I liked at first listen. I am not too sure how to explain it, but the difference between each parts feels less jarring to me in Girls so that makes the song easier for me to listen to. I swear I almost lost my mind when I first heard the dubstep breakdown. It's so good! Also, I will never get tired of hearing Ning Ning sing. She has such a beautiful voice.

[@arifbudiman9975]

I really like this MV, the neo futuristic lore heavy and unusual style is really unique in kpop industry. It needs a couple replaying to appreciate the small details tho. there are some acid techno styles in their song.

[@jammybearzzzz]

We can all agree that pd's favorite shot of the mv is also ours. I LITERALLY SCREAMED WHILE WACTHING THAT PART LAST WEEK!!! 😭🔥🔥

[@luwkyny1036]

I love how Aespa experiments something new everytime and they don't care about-negativity while doing so. Since Black Mamba I've been really amazed by them and I always felt sad about the hate they get. Like Kpop stans always ask for something new from groups in every comeback and when they do, they hate on it.

[@PekkaPuhakka]

I always enjoy your great professional insights! AESPA and Girls sounds and looks better and better after every listen and watch.

[@gab8458]

FINALLY! Thank you, PD!!

[@wany_serenity]

PD WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ?????? ITS BEEN SO LONG ?????????????

[@lucaslaforge8959]

Yo PD if u liked this type of songs, check "ILLUSION" by AESPA on her "GIRLS" mini album, it's by far my favorite music made by aespa!!

[@kubka4]

For me this lenght is just great (hate when wonderful song is just too short) and I personally absolutely love the "dubstep dance break". The best Aespa song for me. Love it.

[@Youaretheissue]

I see. This is the 2nd times u appreciate giselle look. Her savage mv look and girl mv look totally badass!! 💅💅💅

[@airjordanalarioza5651]

Why I love Karina highnote in the end because it's kinda reminds me of Bring Me to Life of Evanescence This song also kinda had a vibe like Evanescence

[@rafaelmezettihumbert2971]

I wish you do a video on new jeans "attention". Its really refreshing and if not a video you should check out anyways, i think its a style youre gonna love

[@seooh_]

I am gonna keep it nice and short. "Girls" is the song that made me a fan 🖤

[@yukikuran1115]

Karina keeps surprising me! She is good at everything the ace indeed!

[@marz8551]

I be listening to all the songs on savage as if they were title tracks. It’s the album that got me more into kpop

[@PallaviBhattacharya94]

PD I love your background with the light and the plant wall. Also the painting is chef's kiss.

[@sana-cm7oc]

Great reaction/review. The dubstep is my favorite part. This album made me an aespa fan. Illusion is epic.

[@fogel5672]

PD "CELEBRATE" I NEED IT NOW ITS SOOO GOOOOOD

[@zjnorae4969]

Checking this channel every other day... I hope you are okay!