The Kulture Study: Agust D 'Haegeum' MV REACTION & REVIEW

[@missOhdrey]

Yoongi said that Amygdala was the end of the Deachwita/Haegeum trilogy but it is not the MV to watch to keep a smile on our face that's for sure. It made me cry.

[@nelliezamborsky3224]

Don't want to make judgements, but I think PD is not in the right headspace for it yet?

[@ichoosemeimsorry]

@@nelliezamborsky3224thats what I was thinking too. they might need to have some context about what the song and video is about before deciding to get into it

[@ThunderCrey]

Yeah it hurt to watch it for me, both for Yoongi and myself, and made me cry too. I think you definitely have to be in a stable headspace to watch because it could seriously be triggering even tough I thought it was a beautiful music video with such depth of heart and meaning.

[@harlaylay]

@@ichoosemeimsorry I'm assuming PD won't check out the MV until after the listening party so they can definitely make the judgement on when to react to it after hearing the song first since even the song is really heavy topic

[@mimiOT72025]

@@nelliezamborsky3224 I just came here to tell him not to watch it yet, and maybe not alone. It gutted me.

[@moshumac]

He’s constantly trying to kill the part of him (Scar face Yoongi) that carries his trauma and pain. Amygdala mv wraps up the story Yoongi is trying to share with us. Its very sad and triggering however, but I’m grateful he’s decided to share his story with us.

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON KING ,,,,

[@forbtssuga3843]

Yoongi said that he created the whole story scene by scene for this MV and that he decided to show himself smoking to show how idols are criticised because of the most trivial things, even smoking at the age of 30.

[@ignaciopazgarcia5370]

Agust D is such a unique artist. Very different from other acts from Korea. Respect to this guy!

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON KING ,,,,

[@timtoe40]

Yoongi keeps becoming the boss no matter what but what kind of boss he becomes each time is interesting. Now that I've seen and cried thru Amygdala MV, he is letting us know that his current version of Agust D is free from the pain that led him to power and a bit of hubris in the first place.

[@cloudsn]

He's calling out everyone and everything with the the lyrics, and I love it. Really poking at society like "yes, you have freedom but what are you doing with it? Being horrible to each other?" And pointing out how people pressure and shame others and shackle them to conform. The video is amazing too, I just love the look. I tend to like real sets rather than studio sets. Anyway, thanks for the reaction, I was prepared to wait longer considering the circumstances. It puts the lyrics into perspective, "freedom of expression could be reason for somebody's death." Just because a person can say something, should they?

[@MicheleDoenges]

It's actually really interesting how Yoongi mentions being "Slaves to KZbin, " because ARMY literally pull all-nighters, multiple nights in a row, to stream new MVs and try and beat the views record. It's like, 90% of the fandom's personality at this point.

[@ancientmingyu0604]

Hearing PD-nim apologize so much made me tear up for real. He's doing this for us even though he feels broken down like we all do still. I'm truly so thankful for everything he's doing, all the work he puts into his channel so we can have a safe space to come to when we need theraputic moments.. I just wish there's more I could do for him in return.

[@browneyedgabi6030]

I can't wait for you to listen to the album. I hope you were feeling better while recording. Just remember, don't push yourself too hard. Both you and Blaire.

[@iceflower95]

This trilogy is so intelligent and personal, I really can't say enough good things about it, but PD just so you know the final MV in the trilogy, Amygdala, is kind of upsetting and there are references to depression and self harm. You should definitely check it out but please make sure you're in a good headspace, your mental health comes first! I definitely cried, I'm glad I had Seventeen to listen to after. If I had known ahead of time I probably would have waited to watch it.

[@yurenna252]

"You must remember to differentiate freedom from self-indulgence." Thank you for your hard work, PD & team. Take all the rest that you need, we'll be rooting for your journey.

[@joaniewwh3502]

that's what yoongi did too... he's not merely "criticizing" the world. it's coming from introspection. it's his own greed and conflicting emotions that make him ponder on these things, which ties up to societal issues... and that makes his thoughts truly relatable. tbh, it's tough. i still remember the amazement i felt when daechwita dropped. i especially love korean traditional aesthetics too. but, i prefer this song. the lyrics really get me. and the mv is just exactly what i want! that grit and rawness to it, i'm obsessed. i've seen it several times but i can't get enough. i want it to be an actual 2-hour movie. hahaha

[@CarpeDiem-ky1mv]

The live performance of Haegeum is epic. The m/v there’s actually a lot to unpack and one thing I love about Suga’s work is how people from different walks of life share how they perceive, interpret and connect with Haegeum and as well as Suga sharing with us his creative process.

[@BangtanNoona]

First and foremost, thank you for being open, honest, and vulnerable with us. As someone who cares I would like to respectfully suggest that you wait until you are in a better place to react to Amygdala. It is very raw and honest and has a heavy subject matter.

[@GoldenPerception]

I love how you said you’d been having a hard time smiling, but by like twenty seconds in to the video you had a big grin on your face. That’s truly the power of art.

[@HinataUchihaInuzuka9]

These are just my thoughts about the MV along with some of what Yoongi himself had said and some others had said, I hope you enjoy reading my comment

[@audreybrg]

Thank you for reacting despite you feeling bad! We appreciate it. When you’re feeling a bit better, BLITZERS dropped a new music video/song called Macarena.

[@arisongok8184]

thank youuuuu

[@ellapetal]

Thank you so much for doing this do us ❤️ Yoongi said that Daechwita, Haegeum and his new video Amygdala are meant to be watched back to back. Amygdala will definitely provide answers, but I don’t know if it’s something you should watch right now. It’s stunningly shot, but it’s age gated with a trigger warning. Be careful. I thought I was in a strong headspace to see it, I was wrong. He’s really touching something deep.

[@jcin9129]

Glad you mentioned the warnings, after hearing this video’s introduction, I thought he probably shouldn’t watch Amygdala right now either.

[@ellapetal]

@@jcin9129 while I really appreciate his transparency and that’s one of the thousands of reasons he’s my bias. Everyone has trauma. Where you are in your healing process should always be your one true guide for what you are ready for. There is no right or wrong, there is only you. Always make you your priority. 💜

[@harlaylay]

I personally love Haegum as a song more than Daechwita. Although Daechwita is very louder and I would say more experimental with the use of Korean instruments, I really think Haegum is just the one for me. The bass and beat is so addicting. D-Day as a whole album is so amazing and I cannot wait for your reaction to it and all the songs he curated for this piece. D-Day is meant to be the final installment in this AgustD triology, but Yoongi said it doesn't necessarily mean AgustD is gone for good. So we might get another AgustD album in the future or we might never and he'll just release under the name Suga from now on. All that will depend on Yoongi's own artistic decisions which I think is so cool of him. You'll definitely get a new perspective of this whole story when you watch AMYGDALA as it's supposed to be the final part of this journey. But as like everyone has been saying it is VERY dark and is age restricted for its heavy themes that he touches upon. I hope you can watch it when you feel ready but if you think in a way it can help you to heal then it's up to you. I know when I watched it although some stuff was triggering for me, I still was able to use it as a part of my ongoing healing process from trauma since I was able to SEE one of my favorite artists express exactly what I had gone through.

[@beckysmith1178]

Suga is such a spiritual person. He so introspective. So deep sometimes that he seems tortured much like many of the great artists over the years. It seems like a heavy burden to carry but he seems to compensate and control these feelings by creating a way to help himself along with others through his music. This needs to be said. So many people are lost and toxic and place their disfunctional burdens and thoughts on others causing depression and destructive behaviors. This goes along with bullying others with negative comments. It can have devastating consequences. Love is much more powerful and moving than hate, so let share love instead and build each other up. The world would be a better place in unity of love.

[@anniex8651]

For the sake of your mental health I beg you to keep yourself from watching "AMYGDALA" until you are in the right headspace!!! Put it into your watch later list but please don't watch it right now. Take care of yourself PD!!!

[@anyaguinzbourg8609]

Thank you PD for taking the time to do this reaction despite the tough times we have all been experiencing. I was looking forward to your reaction and interpretation of Haegeum, and it was excellent, please don’t worry ❤ please take the time to rest and heal

[@susanna9389]

Take care PD. Thank you for making this video and I hope you find comfort as the days move on.

[@nakru.7821]

This is fact that Suga is not for K-Pop or K -rap. His lyrics, his music taste, his MV videos are more than Korea's. He is musical genius

[@isleeptillnoon5256]

I thought the same thing, the mv reminds me of a Wong Kar Wai film in how it's shot. Haeguem, story wise, feels like a sequel to Daechwita to me(the sword in the background of Thief Yoongis' lair, the dragon motifs on his bomber jacket reflect back to the same dragon and sword in Daechwita). The everyday "Man of the people" Yoongi who killed the Mad King/mad self became the Police Chief, who in turn also became as corrupted as the king he killed. The scars around the eye of three of the Yoongis I guess hints at the propensity for darkness/negative predilections of these versions of himself. This scar, a physical manifestation of their desires and ambitions, partially blinds them. Thief Yoongi, also not a "perfect" person but as perfectly flawed as the rest of us, no scar, now has better clarity, definitively puts to rest those past versions of himself, confirmed by the camera panning to the body of dead Police Chief Yoongi (we never saw Mad Kings' body after he was shot in Daechwita). Also other things to note.... - the goldfish in the water dispenser, may also represent him in his life as an idol. He's not free, constantly been looked at. Being in a water dispenser is also an interesting choice, water is life, so life to the fandom, life to himself...? The goldfish is a member of the carp family, carp usually symbolises fighting and overcoming adversity. - Thief Yoongi wears a jade bracelet. Jade has an association with wealth and nobility. It can also symbolise serenity, balance and wisdom garnered from tranquillity. - The red chopsticks he used to kill, he also uses to eat. - Thief Yoongis' gang reminds me of the shadow figures in Interlude: Shadow, but instead of running away from them, his shadows are now what helps him fight and survive.

[@AngelaSealana]

I was so happy to see you smile shortly after you explained how bad you've been feeling lately. Good job, Yoongi!

[@bellechristina7531]

Yoongi is such a life path 7 lmao he's so intelligent, that song felt like a whole philosophy lesson

[@graceclide9484]

this was in fact one of the worst weeks ever and even when we are all suffering or trying to recover, trying to get better and move on, still hurts. Thank you so much PD for taking the time to think about us even in this situation, even being sick, you really make my day better, make me learn and smile a lot. I can't wait to watch your Seventeen's comeback review since is my favorite group too and I always love your interpretations and views in general, once again Thank you PD! I can only wish you the best ❤

[@xRaptorScreamx]

Cinematography is so good, it takes from Old Boy (korean version), Hong Kong Cinema mostly, Shang Chi a bit (flashback fight scene), Joker (burning the money and hanging outside the car), and Scarface (in bath with money). It's him showing that he owns the streets, not the corrupt cop. Also, in the song that just dropped, Amygdala, it shows what the scar means, in both this and Daechwita.

[@marinal.]

Hi, i am back. Good reaction, ty. PD did u spot that there is 6 gang members with Suga. o.0 Suga always has BTS represented in his MVs. He so sweet. Jimin ult bias, Suga wrecker, OT7. He looks so hot. Love the souvenir jacket his wearing. I have one too but mine is black and has cranes on it. I love dragons though and my fav color is blue & black. I kind of thought we would not have a song like Daechwita on this album. Well guess i was wrong, huh. 0.0 I was really surprised on 1st watch. I never thought he would connect 3 MVs together. 0.0 That is brilliant. Suga is such a genius. I love it. Suga during the premier said to listen to Daechwita, Haegeum, and Amygdala. So that's what i am going to do. Powerful song. I like that we continue the story from Daechwita. But this song is more violent. Geez. He is such a savage! I liked it. Good rhythm. Suga is a visual. Excited to rewatch the MVs in order like he suggested. Did u spot the Joker reference i missed that. Ur reaction was many of us. He is such a boss! Hugs. -NY USA 2019 Army 💟 Borahae ARMY *KEZ* said on 4/21/23 So Haegeum means allowing/unlocking something that was forbidden. His whole album is overflowing with his emotions, and not only does he talk to himself in his album, he talks directly to the listener (especially with one particular song, where it almost feels like he breaks the 'fourth wall'. I've experienced it via a movie before, but never by song, until now) there are ARMY translator accounts on Twitter, so if you want to listen to his album on Spotify or Apple music etc, you can have the lyrics pulled up to help you understand what he is expressing 💜 ScreamCheeese said on 4/21/23 Haegeum also means “to liberate” or “to release” from bans, restraints, or something forbidden. You also really need to see Daechwita!! You’ll understand a lot more of this MV and it’s just as amazing! Just a movie-like. Min Yoongi is a genius for a reason 😩 Plants healing said on 4/21/23 Haegeum has two meanings. The first is a traditional Korean stringed instrument used in this music "this song's a haegeum", and the second, as the lyrics say, "a new kind of haegeum" means "unlock". Yoongi uses both haegeum in his lyrics. Addison McDorman said on 4/22/23 Haegeum: the English lyrics & the meaning. Haegeum is a song about unlocking our new potentials, freeing something previously forbidden. The word “Haegeum” has a double meaning. On one side, it’s a traditional Korean string instrument that has a very peculiar sound, but this is not the authentic meaning Agust D/Suga intended originally. Haegeum” means “allowing/unlocking something that was forbidden.” Here is how he explained it in an interview: The word “Haegeum” came to me when I was young. I played rhythm games, I loved rhythm action games. When beating a certain stage, you’d unlock a forbidden song, then you could play a new rhythm. It was a “freedom from the forbidden.” Why don’t I try and break free from those things? This is explicitly confirmed by the English translation of the lyrics in Haegeum: This song’s simply about freeing what’s forbidden but you must remember to differentiate freedom from self-indulgence This song’s a haegeum Get on board now This lively rhythm A new kind of haegeum Marissa McWhiter said on 4/22/23 The second meaning of haegeum is the lifting of the ban of something forbidden. Adding what I think the story is based on things I’ve heard from other reactors...commentaries and what he said in the d-day documentary. First of all he did say in his intro of the video during the premiere that this video is the second of a trilogy. He said the three videos meant to be seen together is Daechwita, haegeum and amygdala ...which is coming up! So I believe the king in Daechwita, the first form of august D, was killed by black haired scar face agust D. But then black hair becomes the boss in Haegeum. He seems to be a police detective or officer that is corrupt. He runs his operation from above the Asian noodle restaurant. New Agust d wants to kill him too! Maybe like in Daechwita it’s because of his corruption. So he invades the headquarters and gets his money. On his way out we see a guy making a phone call to the boss...but new agust d gives him a nod. So I think just like in Daechwita new agust d has a deal with this insider to help him kill the boss. So this new guy didn’t really want the money it was just a bait to get him close to the boss. So like in Daechwita, as he was about to be killed he switches the story and kills the Boss instead. Before the boss gets shot we see the boss smirk. I saw a comment that this could be because he knows that this New guy will also meet his fate! So in the end new guy was accepted by the boss’ men and he was delivered to their headquarters the restaurant where he takes over. The final Shot of him eating with the tool he used to kill a man suggests that the violence will sustain him. So now we will wait for amygdala to see how the story ends! So the song itself was explained by Suga in the documentary. He explains that as idols there are a lot of things they seem to be restricted from doing, acts that are normal for some will become controversies for idols. Like if his smoking at the age of 31 will be seen as wrong then he wants this song to be the start of liberating or lifting some of the restrictions put on them. He also talked about the effect on too much information and how easy to get them also starts to restrict thinking. It’s a very deep song! The funny thing is...this song has triggered a bit of hate from kpop on social media! Fans of other groups are thinking Yoongi was targeting them...or even saying he shouldn’t be against capitalism since he is from Hybe! Lol totally missing the point of the song...or maybe just proving Yoongi’s observations! He’s a genius! The rest of the album is genius! I hope you do an album reaction! Mic mic bungee said on 4/22/23 what's amazing is that in the MV, hanja 解禁 was on the screen which = haegeum, in terms of "to lift a ban" not 奚琴 = haegeum the instrument. WHICH MAKES SO MUCH MORE SENSE because the lyrics talk a lot about judgement, prejudice, and being free from all that. something about it is so raw, and honestly, i feel like it's a big fu to those who try to "cancel" grown idols for doing something normal humans do, like him "smoking" in the MV or just dating, or any issues some fans can't accept. "This song is a haegeum" meaning this song is targeting kpop "fans" who always make a big deal out of things that are not even supposed to be controversial HE'S SO ICONIC FOR THIS. Steve Blevins said on 4/25/23 Please note the split-second image of a hand holding almonds at 13:36. This is a reference to ALMOND: A NOVEL about a guy who has trouble identifying and describing experienced emotions because of a neuropsychological condition (alexithymia). The "almond" refers to the amygdala, an almond-shaped area of the brain. Yoongi was seen reading this book in a preview to IN THE SOOP. The book is on Namjoon's recommended list.

[@lee-mw5hk]

thank you for taking the time to film this video even though you weren't feeling at your best. I had a very similar situation these past few days (was sick for the past two weeks). although i very much appreciate your videos, i hope you never push yourself past your limit. i feel like recently a lot of people around me are pushing themselves too hard and overheat, so the last thing i want if the same to happen to you. hope you feel better soon!

[@brookeboulais9098]

you put things so eloquently 😭😭🙏 youre as fantastic as always! ❤

[@irulp]

Get well soon!!!! Another great reaction! Thanks for sharing!

[@HailToTheMeep]

Eating with the instrument of our murder. Isn’t that all of our curse and prison? If Haegeum is a sequel to the forever killing for former selves in Daechwita, Amygdala, the last of the Agust D trilogy, is a prequel. It is heart wrenching, but also hopeful. It is intense. Heart breaking. But also encouraging given where Min Yoongi is at now.

[@famouslemon2469]

This is a continuation to daewchita and the next one his Amygdala MV which realease today

[@haven_from_me]

This commentary is what I was waiting for. This is the deep, insightful commentary i needed. Thank you.

[@lucisrodrigues]

thank you for posting your reaction despite feeling poorly. i hope you feel better already right now. i think one of the coolest things you said was how you related to the social commentary not only when reflecting about others, but about yourself, too. i think the trilogy is about that, in the sense that is yoongi reflecting on himself and how coming from a place of powerlessness and poverty and helplessness made him be hyper-aware of power, first as someone who was a little hungry for it and then as someone who can be critical of it. i think it's amazing to see his journey as artist/person and also to see your reaction to it and how in the end we can all sort of make the same journey of self-reflection. hope you get better soon! 💜💜

[@simoneboyd6694]

Thank you for this video!! I was looking for your reaction to this!! I appreciated you take on Daechwita and you are my go to!

[@glossaria2]

I love both of them, though probably Daechwita a little more because, well, it's the start of all of this. (Also the flow switch in the middle is just PURE FIRE.) Yoongi's talked about his Shadow being his ambition, the drive to be on top, even potentially at the expense of his health (mental and physical) and relationships. It's what's helped him to succeed, but it's also been the collar around his neck. He's seen massive success, but at what cost? He needs that drive, but he has to be constantly vigilant to keep it from taking him over and driving him to things he doesn't want. I feel like, with Daechwita, we had the vagabond rebel coming in to restore balance to the land by killing the mad king... Haegeum gives us a new perspective on that story by showing that it was only one chapter of a constant cycle. The corrupt cop may not have started out that way-- perhaps he brought justice initially by taking down a corrupt official. I personally think his chuckle at seeing Agust's gun was recognition-- "I've gone too far again, and now my next iteration is here to take me out." Maybe Yoongi's haegeum is... moderation. He (and BTS) are finding a work-life balance that doesn't require the gruelling pace they've kept themselves to for the last 10 years.

[@hopelee4474]

These lyrics are soooo on point. Loved this video. I'm glad you're taking care of yourself. Will be rooting for you.

[@glossaria2]

New subscriber! I watched primarily for the look on your face when you realized the relationship between Haegeum and Daechwita. 😁💜

[@JeonMimi1826]

As always, amazing reaction, I really enjoyed your videos and listening to your thoughts about the songs. Hope you feel better soon! Love from Argentina 🇦🇷 ♡

[@kenyanbee753]

Street suga killed king suga only to become just as corrupt as him. So another street suga comes and finishes him off. But the smile on his face before getting shot feels like this new suga will become just as bad. So every time he becomes bad a new one arises and kills off the bad one. An endless cycle

[@katiedungan5996]

PD, good on you for taking your time and coming back to us how you want :) we support you.

[@sophiesuayan1211]

Hope you’re doing well pd. Take care always

[@theresamultistan4549]

Thanks for filming even though you're not feeling well. Your reactions give me a wonderful break during my hectic day. Take care of yourself. ❤

[@fi0rella]

omg now he's saying LITERALLY what I said!! Hong Kong 80's early 90's cinemaaaa!!!! such a vibe and so evident to me too

[@ILOVEJOJOVEVO]

big hug to you and all of us ❤

[@manddyflowers]

I hope you feel better soon, please take care of yourself 🤍 thank you for putting out this insightful video! Music is what connects us all and gets us through the toughest times.

[@AHG1347]

Your content comes from a good place imo: genuine love for K-Pop, your heritage and your unique way of expressing the passion for music video production as a vehicle for personal therapy. Using this channel as a platform to better understand the importance of mental health along with healthy ways to manage one's feelings through music and the video arts is much appreciated. Thank you for this consistently insightful content PD and hoping that your time away is both restful and restorative.

[@pepperanne875]

Appreciation for how informative and authentic your reactions are, I want to commend you on analysing and interpreting the content. You actually understand what's going on and that's saying a lot because most reactors just watch, make a few comments but don't have the insight you have to understand what's going on. Thank you for your perspective :)

[@janarochon5533]

Love you videos. Please take all the time you need for yourself and we will be here when you are ready to come back. Please take care of yourself. Much love and support from Canada 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@JS-eg6vg]

We love you formoftherapy. I think its super healthy to be honest about having good days and bad days. We are all in the same boat.

[@evantesseract737]

Thank you for telling us how you're doing, and thank you for taking care of yourself.

[@AlexVinder]

I think you're spot on about the 'ominous music' part in the end. In Amygdala he talks about where the scar on his eye comes from, that it's self inflicted, and how he kills off parts of himself that he can't safe. But also how trauma-responses repeat over and over again. In that context the last shot of the video gave me pause as well, where he looks into the camera and his hair kind of reforms the scar on his eye. I think he's talking about repeating cycles here, how now this version could potentially fill the left-open role and become the new 'corrupt' one - and on and on it goes. Also he returns in the police car to the hideout of the cop - those are now his that he took over. So yeah, I think you caught that quite well. I'm SO looking forward to your reaction and thougths on Amygdala and how it closes off this trilogy.

[@justharu86]

thank you for your reaction. i really like your take on Haegeum, esp the technicalities, the meaning of the song and the message that yoongi wanted to convey. a lot of people, after watching this and some not even, just seeing the screenshots that's been circulating on social media, have thrown hate at him without even trying to dive into the story behind it. anyway, for a lot of army and others who cared to really "listen" to what yoongi said in this song, we heard him and we understand or at the least, try to understand and relate to it. i think it is criticism to both us and himself, and like you said, a double-edgaed sword. yoongi just released the MV for AMYGDALA too. i think you would like this MV too, along with the song itself. yoongi's suggestion is to watch Daechwita, Haegeum and Amygdala in one sitting and in that order. P.S. for me, if you exclude amygdala, i like haegeum just a bit more than daechwita. but out of the 3, because they're connected (you'll see after you watch amygdala even if each of the 3 songs are stand alones) amygdala is my favorite.

[@franh8043]

Thank you for the reaction! I love Haegeum too. I hope you feel better soon ❤

[@caitlindayna]

Life is tough, man. Thanks for showing your lovely face; we all understand if you can't, so it means a lot that you're thinking of others. Wishing you good health and good luck in the future ❤

[@myaaa2626]

I hope you feel better, thank you for even considering and thinking about us. Know your feelings are valid and know there’s so much love.❤

[@irekasanoria8190]

Happy to see the video made you smile, especially when you said you’ve been having a hard time lately. The whole album is amazing!

[@sarahmforever]

I’m both excited and scared for your review on Amygdala. It’s honestly one of my favorite music videos in my 33 years. It’s so hauntingly beautiful. It’s so heartbreaking. It’s very VERY raw and vulnerable.

[@yilingphua9004]

Thank you for giving us a very comprehensive thought and explanation on songs. Your reaction video is the best. Will continue to support you and have a well deserved break and rest you needed. 😊

[@rainwashes8]

Thank you for this analysis! I had disparate interpretations of this MV, but I couldn’t piece them together so articulately the way you did. Hope you feel better soon!

[@abbeyfowler2667]

Glad this could bring you some smiles after your rough week, my dude 💜

[@abbyblahblah7144]

If you’re not in a good place right now then you may want to be careful about watching the Amygdala MV. It’s some heavy stuff

[@tpeyton2848]

yes I agree, I think the laugh was saying “this won’t actually change anything”, the way that we are stuck in this capitalistic society and it’s a never ending cycle. And the music at the end was saying “well now what will he become” like you said

[@carolalbaugh8354]

I loved this. I felt like the first few opening notes also sounded like Tony Montana, which makes sense given some of the lyrics (becoming a slave to money). You can see the threads he has weaved from his first mixtape through D-2 and now D-day. Amazing 💜Hope you feel better soon.

[@MiszzMiszz]

ive waited for your reaction especially!

[@Katie-bl8xi]

Of course I don’t know what you are going through, and I don’t comment much so you probably don’t recognize me from comments you see but I do hope things get better for you soon. You are one of my favorite reactors on KZbin and I always love to hear what you have to say. Hugs. 💜

[@faselwesen]

i'm sorry for what you are going through, i wish i could support you monterarily but i hope you'll be able to just take those monthts off. you deserve it that being said, when you started and went "i hope agust d can also put a smile on my face" i was so excited and happy for you because i was SURE he would. also, in case you havent watched it yet but want to, and even though amygdala has a warning at the beginning now, take care of yourself in case you're gonna watch it.

[@singularityjackson]

Stay strong PD💪🏽 🫶🏾 You are not alone.

[@beautifulloly]

i think the scarred agust d laughed because he knows they can never kill him, he ultimately comes back because the other agust d might also get addicted to power like he did and like the king did

[@SM-qr4kw]

AMAZING REACTION!!!! CAN'T WAIT FOR CONTENT

[@gpace98]

Hope you get better soon Pdnim ❤ thank you for taking the time to film this, I really appreciate it

[@ordinarywonder24]

Thank you for this reaction. I know you've been both ill and very busy and sad. So stay healthy please. It is brilliantly shot. Frame by frame. The coloring as you pointed out is very 70's/80's Hong Kong vibe. I love Suga. The cynical part of me thinks: Telling people not to confuse money with well being and originality seems (at the very least) ironic. This man is a multimillionaire. IF the MV is more about avoiding corruption then ok and yet . . . Seriously great reaction.The cognitive dissonance in this is the best part of the conflict.

[@kaibryon]

I always appreciate your thoughtfulness and perspective, so I'm glad you felt well enough to react. Sorry to hear you were ill. Take care. 💜

[@winisning]

I love your vid’s PD ❤

[@HFConsultores]

So I'm on 16:41...and I haven't seen you analize how he is calling out the keyboard warriors, speacially. D-day is all about this, and I love it.

[@yominiman123]

Love you man! I also had a tough time this week as a Korean American.

[@quinton3199]

Agust D is a amazing artist and performer who has a lot of diversity in the way he creates music

[@jeon_artemis]

One more thing I felt is that the scene near the end of the MV Yoongi hanging out of the police car was very reminiscent of the movie Joker.. and kind of fits the vibe of someone gradually succumbing to the societal conditions and is on the path of insanity.

[@natalieluong7388]

hi if you do get to do amygdala make sure u are in a strong mental place before watching as it has really strong themes in it

[@geekyreader34]

you are an amazing you tuber. your thoughts on this MV & song are mine as well. August D is my bias and for many reasons. he's an amazing rapper .

[@rurintoge7425]

Hope you're feeling better! What I also took out of Haegum is a sense of taking more responsibility - for what we do, what we think, what we say. Being aware that all of that usually 1) comes from somewhere, 2) goes somewhere, 3) does something. It can come from ambition, compassion, greed, the views media and social media transport to us, etc. It will always go somewhere, be it another thought, an action, spoken words, etc. and eventually reach people in some way or form and do something to them. Indulging in whatever we personally think or do can definitely hurt them, and fleeing into excuses of freedom of speech or "well everyone (online, around me, wherever) does it" doesn't change that. ... but, imo, being aware of that power can also be liberating in a way? We all can change something, as long as we are aware of the why's and who's. Idk the English word for it and it's probably not entirely what he's going for (since this is mostly a wake-up call), but one of the most important concepts I learned about in therapy was the idea of being able to influence my surroundings and circumstances. There's quite a few instances where depression is fueled by the feeling of being unable to do that. It's my main struggle, so I tend to come back to it a lot, and probably why my brain immediately circled back to it with this song. That, and his commentary on how we as a society are constantly tearing ourselves apart right now, and how that's the furthest thing from freedom... truly resonated haha. I love this album a lot.

[@lillianbarbieri7771]

Haegum is an incredible song. It is an earworm that hits and the lyrics are very honest and interesting. The MV is a cycle and it is soooo good. Also, He released the MV for Amygdala and it is really hard-hitting. It provides a lot of perspective to the anger in Agust D that we've seen so far. It is heavy so please take your time before you jump into it. Great to see you again, PD.

[@4444Jules]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us and may you heal well and find your inner strength and wellbeing stronger than it was before

[@singularity553]

Dude I wish people who start feeling like they need to apologize for being human. If people gave themselves grace and others the world would be a better place. Embarrass your ugly and heal your hurt.

[@nvmin_]

As most are saying, if you were planning on it, I don’t recommend watching the amygdala mv if you aren’t in the right headspace!

[@starchildsz]

I really love your videos 💖

[@Bruna-vr7eg]

Thank you, pd! Hope you get better soon

[@mayax1sdjfk77]

for the chuckle that he makes before getting killed: i think he's laughing because the cycle will never end. he will always get corrupted and will always lose himself. also because in the final scene he's carrying the cop's jacket, and when he looks at the camera his hair falls on his face exactly like the scar

[@cjaeyr]

I hope you check out Amygdala MV too. I think it’s really thought provoking, vulnerable and personal. But maybe take some time first. It’s not a rush. You can decide after you’ve listened to the album. The MV made me cry but also cathartic as someone who also struggled with mental health. Yoongi recommended to watch Daechwita, Haegeum and Amygdala in one sitting. But when you get to be in a better place, you may want to check it out. Always rooting for you! Take care 💜

[@lindahughes4991]

Love this MV and song! Can’t wait to see this in Chicago in May! Haegeum is my favorite but have a newfound love for Daechwita.

[@josefina6468]

Hope you get well soon ✨🧸

[@cs14532playa]

For the algorithm! Great video!

[@WonderingWildWanderingRose]

I'm commenting to help your algorithm 😉💜, but I also just wanted to hold hands with you during this time where it's hard to smile. I'm having my own hard times so I really want to thank you for recording anyway. I hope it helped you in the moment, and I hope the feedback you get is uplifting. Good vibes and positive energy on its way to you through the tube 💜💪🫶🖖✌️👍💜

[@andreaterraza3899]

I’m also in a rut so Iproud of you for knowing your limits and knowing what you need to decompress. You go this!

[@susieangelo6410]

Thanks, PD for your intelligent insight. Are you going to his Concert? Feel better. 💜

[@staariannee]

I hope u make it to his concert PDnim

[@yongwoongieverse]

can't wait to see your reaction to his song snooze with woosung and ryuichi sakamoto. still can't even believe that it's a actual song cause it's like a dream come true for me. i LOVE the rose so much and also went to their concert. they are one of my favourite artists and i never thought that yoongi would collab with sammy.

[@SilverSeaOT7]

Road to D-Day translated that one line as “the difference between license and liberty” rather than self indulgence, etc. My idea regarding the bath scene and him throwing the cigarette in order to burn the money- It combines a scene from Scar Face and a scene from The Dark Knight, two of Yoong’s favorite movies. The bathtub is from Scar Face and burning the money comes at the end of the Dark Knight as the Joker throws a match on a huge pile of money to the chagrin of those present. As the money is burning the Joker says, “It’s not about the money, it’s about the message.” With Yoongi, it’s always about the message.