The Kulture Study: CNBLUE 'Then, Now and Forever' MV

[@swanbaekjo]

I love how PD always comments about the meaning of the song’s title in korean and how it translates into the english title!

[@CAT-dm7fr]

Yes! I really love that they use their Korean-Amerixan background to give us a deeper understanding of songs and the Korean language/culture by extension ☺️

[@formoftherapy]

As a filmmaker myself I believe in the power of a title. It’s kind of a big nitpick I have with American cinema with boring titles like “the wave” “the circle” “Extraction” “escape plan” like yawn. Korean music has some really amazing titles (TXT has AMAZING titles) but it’s a bit much or it’s hard to translate and capture the nuance of a title in English so they just do a bland or easy translation. But there was an original INTENTION to deepen the song’s meaning and aesthetic so I try to help salvage that the best I can.

[@swanbaekjo]

@@formoftherapy I can totally understand your point of view here thank you PD for the reply!

[@AnaSuarez-lo1ew]

@@formoftherapy Same when with the Title translations to spanish when they bring It to Latinamerica, here in Mexico, they sound boring already before watch it

[@neozone_izland2549]

This is one of the 2020 songs that literally made me cry. After what they've been through, the hardship, the issues, but they still chose to comeback. I JUST LOVE THEM SO MUCH. PD'S RIGHT, THIS SONG GIVES US HEALING AND COMFORT😭💛

[@GA0Fairy0Tail]

No doubt that the lyrics and the song reminiscence about their very successful past. About what they have lost. But then the lyrics and the MV reinforce the thought they actually haven't lost it. The members each represent a timeline. Jungshin is the Past, Minhyuk is the Present and Yonghwa is the future. You'll see how they circle each other in the MV because they mean to say that the Past, Present and the Future is connected. The members themselves talked about this in their interviews. Their past still is in the present with the memories they have and they can build on that for the future. All of them are connected. "We" are in the all of those timelines. And as you noted the MV shows how everything gets painted in Blue as the song goes on. It's the theme of their comeback. "Re-Code CNBLUE" They are recoding and repainting everything again in Blue and start anew. This song means so much to us Boice and it makes us so incredibly proud seeing other non-fans praising and feeling the song. Of course, we couldn't possibly be as sad as the CNBLUE members for everything they have lost but just think from our point of view. A fandom that went through so much shit in the last 3 years, the anxiety, the doubts, the sadness, the fear of not knowing what is gonna happen, just everything...and then you get confirmation from your favorite artist that CNBLUE will not disband. 1 year later this comeback was announced. I can't explain you how much this comeback and Then, Now and Forever means to us. It's just the peak and summary of our emotions. It's healing and embracing us all saying that we are going to happy again. That everything will be okay. It's just a very emotional and message fillled song. Thank you so much for reacting

[@y.r2825]

ugh I said I won't cry anymore but your comment just took away my soul, really loved this comeback and really missed our guys, they killed it again, they are truly kings and this fandom is amazing.

[@alyanna_m]

your second paragraph really hit me. this is very well said and it explains all our emotions as boice :')

[@silje-lia]

I have been following CNBLUE since Yonghwa and SNSD Seohyun were in WGM, and the music always hits my soft spot. After all three members finished their military services and made a comeback recently, I feel like the music has some changes, for good of course. It's still CNBLUE style, but the production becomes more mature - they are not trying to amaze you but just give you a storm cellar when all that shit is happening in real world. And I love it. No 'think-out-of-the-box' arrangement, no fancy lyrics - just pure feeling poured in the music. This comeback is so warm and comfy.

[@bali8619]

Hello fellow goguma

[@molumolu9339]

Hello Goguma :)

[@moonymoonies]

any Boice here???? 💙💙💙

[@jessi5288]

I’m a new but yes!!

[@hananlaique7896]

@@jessi5288 same💙

[@Laura-if9iz]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@bethgstories]

Covid-era boice here! 💙

[@marthar4370]

Always...been a fan since Hey You...They are my first kpop group and will have a the #1 spot in my heart

[@littleme0622]

Y, Why (specifically Blue Storm concert live version) was my rabbit hole into the CNBLUE fandom. It completely blew me away and the fact that Yonghwa wrote it in his teens is even more impressive. It was my favourite song of all time for a long time until Cold Love came along and now TNF has catapulted itself right to the front. The song just makes me feel a whole lot of emotions that I can't describe and I'm saying that as someone who can't understand Korean and hence can't even fully appreciate the lyrics which I've heard is incredibly beautiful and poetic.

[@en7249]

honestly I absolutely agree that this song is so healing, they’ve probably gone through more shit than we’ll ever know and to project that emotion into a song makes it even more emotional and healing idk man im sad now :’)

[@beatricep103]

I first stumbled upon the song while randomly listening to new kpop releases on spotify and let me tell you, I was HOOKED, like, IMMEDIATELY SOLD!!! After hearing the first few notes and then when the vocals started to come in... it felt like softly floating in the air and flying wild through the sky at the same time.

[@mmj1327]

Oh and about the guitar, they all use their old instruments. Guitar and bass are all the one that they use when they first debut. I’m not sure about the drum tho the front CNBLUE logo looks the old one too. That’s why the guitar looks chipped. Cause their album is called RE-CODE. Well it’s quite a deep meaning album and song. You can read the description of their mini album on the video that being uploaded by FNC. Thanks again for the reaction!

[@GA0Fairy0Tail]

Actually no. They are not chipped because they are old. Those are fender relics. Those guitars are sold that way. They are old in the sense that the members bought them years ago but the looks of the guitars are fender's designs

[@mmj1327]

@GA0Fairy0Tail thanks! I did not know such design were sold. Cause the guitar that they use surely looks the one that they used 10 years back. Is that mean they use the old guitars but just change the fender?

[@GA0Fairy0Tail]

@@mmj1327 It means it's their normal guitar they have been using for years. The design was like that since the day they bought the guitars.

[@mmj1327]

@GA0Fairy0Tail ohh. Okay. I think i saw from fandom once about the guitar way back. Lol! Why only now I remember about that. 😂 thanks for the info

[@jcassidy13]

I think there's something really sweet about the battered guitars given the emotional tenor of the song. They're tired, beaten up, but beloved.

[@chuchayyy]

the amount of emotions i felt and tears that were coming out from my eyes bec of this comeback was just skdkskfkf as a fan of cnblue and knowing what they went through, this comeback just hits different. i'm just so happy for them now and hope they'll be going on with their journey together with flying colors ㅠㅠ

[@jrmy__]

As a senior Boice, I am so thankful for this reaction and I'm teary-eyed right now coz you loved it! Seeing people loving CNBLUE songs made my heart so full and contented 😭😭

[@bheah.7273]

I became a Kpop fan and now an ARMY because of CNBLUE. This group is my first love in kpop. My playlists are mostly CNBLUE and BTS songs.

[@tmhd3208]

same.

[@milagroscamarena4353]

Omg It’s exactly the same my case. Cnblue was my first love in 2011 and then years later I found Bts💙💜

[@meirag622]

Same here❤️

[@erikag6625]

Girrrrrllllll same 🥺🥺🥺

[@jurisarra7513]

That is man, that's it. Emotional, beautiful, powerful and healing at the same time. Yonghwa has much more mature look after discharge from military. Every detail of MV, I really appreciate it!

[@user-xj1ly5qw3o]

this song is INCREDIBLY emotional, when I first listened to it even though I can't speak korean and I couldn't understand the meaning of it, I felt so overwhelmed, almost as if I was on the verge of tears. This is just my opinion of course, but this song is definitely one of this year's best releases.

[@bunibuns586]

i honestly just adores this comeback, they’ve just grown so much and i’m so proud of them, i’ve only been into them since 2016 but everything about this song is beautiful and knowing everything they’ve been through as well just being tears to my eyes, thank you for the reaction pd!

[@albag.andrade4677]

I've heard this song a million times and is addictive.

[@hamsal7422]

Thank you. Talking about the album, CNBLUE is a legendary group. Leader Yong Hwa is creative, brilliant, CNBLUE is the real art, and it has sounds, very cool. Young Hwa I love you forever 😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@reendanik]

In kpop, I only stan two idols. Kang Daniel and CNBLUE. CNBLUE is the one who brought me into kpop. Been their fans since 2010. As an old fans of them, with what happened in this few years really make me worried about their career future. When they released this album, all my worries gone. Thank you PD for the reaction. To new fans out there, who just recently come across to this talented band, go listen to their live performances. I guaranteed u guys, they sounds more awesome in Live stage. About the instruments, the guitar and bass (if not mistaken the drum set too) is actually their old instruments. These old, chipped instruments are with them since their debut/early days.

[@chiennycuevo6495]

I definitely grew up listening to CN Blue's music and i really cried watching the music video they've gone through so much and Im glad they're back with such impactful cb 💖

[@zeezee8502]

PD thank you so so so much for reacting... I also think that this comeback is a healing song for BOICE... It's indeed a perfect song for CNBLUE's comeback

[@kathyagarcia9012]

Thank you for the reaction! It's definitely one of the best so far. As a CNBLUE fan, I totally agree this is a very emotional but healing song overall. As you say, there's a very raw feeling on the song so one can feel the sincerity of it. I'm glad you liked the song and I hope more people can take a chance to listen to the whole album too. It is truly a masterpiece.

[@PearlF1966]

Thanks for your reaction. Really appreciate your detailed review and yes this song is just so beautiful, especially the lyrics means so much to Boice, knowing how much the members had to go through and the hard decision whether to continue as a band.

[@Ddanica]

I've been a fan since 2013 and legit this song had me crying every time i'll hear it. The emotion on this song just never fail to make my heart constrict out of longing from the past and happiness(?) that i'm seeing them still after what happened

[@moonymoonies]

i stanned them since I'm Sorry era 😭😭

[@Ddanica]

@@moonymoonies ah yes I'm Sorry era really was gold! Hello :)))

[@Noemi767F]

I'm sorry was my first comeback :')

[@MariaS-tk4pz]

What is the name of the 🎵 please.

[@knblue_99]

Thanks for your reaction .. This song really mean alot for us as BOICE [CNBLUE fan ] , It’s a new start for the group and Re-Code for CNBLUE name 💙

[@TheMlle47]

The live clip for this song is also really well shot and beautiful ! And the E.P i totally adore all the songs ! Thanks for your reaction :)

[@davidnystrom9059]

I’m sort of the opposite in that emotional songs really find resonance with me. I gravitate to them. They don’t always hit, but I live for those moments in songs when I can feel that emotional connection with the music. So this song, specifically, hits me. It felt like a healing song (as you said). It felt therapeutic. It felt like a release. And because of that, I really enjoyed it. I’m familiar with CNBLUE in name only, and if they have more like this and along the pop/rock vibe, I’m about to go digging into another group and that’s really exciting. Keep on keeping on everyone! Cheers!

[@timme4062]

They have a wonderful mix of emotional and up beat songs. I would suggest checking out their live performance over MVs. They totally rock the stage and it gives more justice to their talent.

[@valeriesoe]

some other CNBLUE tracks to check out: between us, can't stop, i'm sorry, shake, glory days, young forever. though really, their entire discography is super strong. and their lives concerts are where they really shine so look for those on youtube as well

[@timme4062]

I'm a long time BOICE and believe this was the best way they could have come back. At its soul, I believe this song was a way for CNBLUE and BOICE to heal and move on together. My favorite part of the song are the lyrics where we apologizes for having to cancel plans because he's not doing well. It has so much meaning and depth to it and also hits home for anyone who has struggled mentally and has been in that situation before. Thank you for reacting to this song and your analysis. So happy you liked it.

[@sierraco8452]

THIS SONG IS SOOOOO EXTREMELY UNDERRATED.

[@emazhatt6561]

I can't agree more with you all, both PD and all the commentators. Thanks a lot and it was super emotional seeing your reaction, I got goosebumps especially at the bridge of the song. Full of feelings, so meaningful and perfectly fit for us humans and all the reality of the life has. Everything... even the song perfectly sounds beautiful with the weather too 😊 Thanks PDnim. Hopefully we will see them at the concerts soon.🙏 Fighting Boice and Supporters Stay safe and healthy guys

[@hw4607]

PD Im glad you did a reaction for CN Blue. I think they are really talented and special.

[@lacertaspirit]

it was that long i even forgot PD being CNBlue fan ^^"

[@mmj1327]

Thank you so much for reacting to CNBLUE comeback song. I enjoyed watching you enjoying the song. Honestly I’m not a fan of slow song to hence I like CNBLUE for 9 years cause they always have hype song that made me dance. But this one is totally different. I hooked, felt so sad, goosebumps and all. I Love it so much as much as I like all their old hype songs. Anyway, thanks for the reaction! 💙💙💙

[@x1oneit234]

Thank you for your reaction.. this song is really meaningful for our Boice..

[@missiemae5010]

Feels like home that they're back. Thank you for reacting! I always enjoy your interpretation and detail to every MV.

[@gwenhomc]

Thanks for pointing out the MV background settings. I didn't even notice after watching their MV so many times. Its amazing how u break down and analyse the MV so meticulously.

[@nikkiiiii]

omg i think that PD has the most beautiful calming voice on the entire yt community... also it helps me learning English 😌✋🏻

[@dramallamayup]

true, yonghwa looks different, he has gained weight and im soooo glad because he was literally so slim around 2011 i think he was on a diet back then, now he looks so much healthier 🤧

[@katrinajoeari6951]

Yes ! I agree. This is absolutely a beautiful song. This is why I can't stop admiring YongHwa as a composer & vocalist as well.

[@JYHglee]

oooopsss. .thank you PD. .actually im not expecting anymore that you will do a reaction towards CNBLUE new song. .THEN, NOW AND FOREVER. . im super happy when i saw my notif that you did the reaction. im getting emotional again and again when this song play. . yes this song is really comforting and so healing esp to everyone who knows what really happened in their journey. . thank you so much for liking the song. . CNBLUE is still CNBLUE thats it. .

[@annakoluszkowska8803]

I get to know this song just because Oneus made a cover, but now I am listening to this song almost everyday. I love it.

[@shinytomoon]

I am still super new to Korean music but I actually heard this song first from Oneus' cover. And it was so pretty I went and added this to my playlist.

[@dramallamayup]

thank you so much for reacting to cnblue 😭😭 after 3 years hiatus

[@sinnersouls]

I was waiting your reaction to this ever since it got released. It was exactly like I imagined it to be. Waiting for you to check out LUCY's comeback next!

[@user-bg1yl9mx9e]

I really appreciate how you totally got the emotional weight of this song and why it was absolutely necessary to have this healing moment as their comeback. Couldn't have said it better. Thank you!!!

[@dramallamayup]

since i started listening to kpop, cnblue has always been my favourite band, i still to this day listen to their songs religeously, yonghwa is still one of my top biases. this song is a very emotional reunion with BOICE and i love it ♡ my friend who doesnt listen to kpop loves loner and we have sung it countless times, cnblue's power tho 🔥🔥

[@mariepagan1506]

Definitely worth the wait. I love, love, love CNBLUE! Two of my favorite songs (so many really) are older tunes - Lie, and Black Flower.

[@jjingahhh4083]

Hi sir thank you for taking time for making this reaction video 🥰..

[@lainaya5117]

aaa finally.. i'm waiting for this mv reaction here.. thank you a lot

[@Mia-yu5dd]

Absolutely agree to your insights. This is perfect comeback song. Powerful message and music, I recall shedding tears over this. Poignant but hopeful emotions from 2017 to 2020

[@paolaloarteurribari4221]

Those are their guitars for years. The Yonghwa's guitar and Jungshin's bass have been since debut with them, in concerts too. I think that staying with them kind of complement the meaning of the song about past, presente and future. And its just pretty emotional.

[@marsesimorp]

BOICE and CARAT here 💙 I always feel healed whenever I listen to the more emotional songs of both groups

[@cnblueiran9465]

Realy realy thank you for your great reaction to cnblue's song👌 that is the best reaction ever tbat i see for this song. I love the way you explain about every detailes👌

[@bunso1630]

Thank you for reacting to Kwahyunmi.. this song is really beautiful!

[@sumixing7649]

Thank you so much for reacting to this CNBLUE came back with a truly healing album with “RECODE” . I hope CNBLUE’s music gets more recognized in the future . A better future for CNBLUE is what BOICE wish for 😳😍🥺

[@gabi.loey5979]

Ow my CNBLUE

[@cutejet623]

I'm sold with your reaction. I felt the emotions too.

[@milagroscamarena4353]

I follow them since their debut. I’m 22 years old now and I so happy for them. This debut after almost 4 years was so especial💙 they are so talented, they deserve everything💙

[@queenyjoy03]

thank you so much!!! i love it!! it's a confirmation of having the best decision - being a boice for 9 years on Jan 2021 and counting! thank you Form of Therapy! thanks PD!!! more power!!!

[@fz6422]

Thank you for your honest and detailed reaction, and about the guitars in the guitar players' dome the uncolored guitar means the player is a veteran and he has a long history and career experience with that guitar. Actually they have many expensive and iconic guitars but those have been used in this MV are the oldest and they wanted to show off their experience and history as a veteran musicians. Your analysis of the mv is the best so far 👌🏻👍🏻 thanks again for your nice reaction 🙏

[@FindLifeWorthLivingEveryday]

Thank you for reactiong to CNBLUE song... really appreciated...

[@elpeuyeyeo5280]

Thanks for reacting

[@schnuds]

once you have time I'd love if you could check out Ghost9 first comeback "W.ALL" ! I was already impressed with their debut ("Think Of Dawn") but omg this CB is such a huge step up with everything! the video! the production, lighting, effects, cut, camera, sets!!!!!!!!!! SO GOOD

[@hyacinthmalhin6447]

Thanks for this.. Indeed cnblue hits different. There were many young artist but cnblue is still my choice ❤❤

[@yanhye3360]

I am a BOICE since 2011, thanks so much for react to their comeback!

[@alsi3818]

I cried and goosebumps when hearing the song. This song truly delivers

[@coffeeholic118]

“Y, Why” was also THE song that gravitated me to CNBLUE. And this song, “Then, Now & Forever” blows away any expectations and gave me that same emotions when I fell in love with this band. Easily my new favorite CNBLUE song out of the hundreds that they have released. Thank you for reacting to this video, and I hope you can check-out the live performances of this song and other amazing songs included in this album Re-Code. www.vlive.tv/video/224669

[@cnblueiran9465]

Realy realy thank you for your ggreat reaction to cnblue's song👌 that is the best reaction ever tbat i see for this song. I love the way you explain about every detailes👌

[@stanp1harmony352]

FNC artists don't have any bad song Stan CNBLUE, SF9, P1Harmony, NFlying, AOA,...

[@Lullet89]

ftisland,cherry bullet (:

[@shosei_4house114]

HONEYST, FTISLAND, Juniel, M Signal...

[@janicebulatao901]

Very well nice reaction...i agree with you.

[@sophiauwu1486]

I love the song i only knew them thru oneus cuz they made a cover of that

[@queeniejane1214]

omg i cant believe that pd is reacting to this. more of cnblue wong reaction please especially their live performaces. btw thanks alot for this.

[@andreacarlos8607]

I have been waiting for this one 💕

[@hamsal7422]

Our leader you are the best 🔥🔥🔥

[@numfhont6688]

CNBLUE is so underrated. They are deserved to be loved and recognized.

[@joanneclaire5278]

I really enjoyed your review. It was amazing!!! I cannot put it into words but it was a really nostalgic song. Thank you for putting them into amazing words!!!

[@anisasuciana873]

thank you for reaction :)

[@glennaa11]

nice. I've been a big CNBLUE fan for several years now. You might enjoy The Solutions. They're a little more indie but have a wide range of sound

[@sanem4759]

I feel so old bc of this comeback

[@npa9240]

I really love all of Cnblue's songs and this cb is making me real sad and happy at the same time. Oh and ONEUS did a cover to this song too, if you haven't check it out, please do if you have time too pd ^^ there's vocalist leedo in the cover 👀👉👈

[@tomx.y.1954]

I spent a lot of time waiting for this moment!

[@julialim3210]

Thank you PD, for sharing. Your detailed reaction help me appreciate this beautiful come back song to a much deeper level. Nothing is too trivial, even unpacking the song title brings more meaning. And the other reactions that you brought forth about it being ‘healing’ is so true. 👍🏻👏💕😍

[@테올찐]

과거현재미래에 있어~~~👋👋👋CNBLUE💙💙💙

[@AnaSuarez-lo1ew]

God, I didnt know I miss so much Yoghwa's voice until this mv... *sigh* Ialso been followign si ce their debut. Thank you PD really enjoy your reacts

[@joanneclaire5278]

Thank you so much!

[@Lullet89]

thank you PDnim for reaction CNBLUE

[@aliaaadel4384]

Yes, it's really a reset and healing comeback's title song 😍💙 They succeded in easing our hearts after their apsenc and the obstacles that they faced during the previous years

[@cntoblue4526]

Yeah these are real feelings :)

[@diniros9404]

Im still love cnblue ... Thank you for reaction #cnblue

[@fanxia7347]

Checking out CNBLUE: Love cut from album

[@param704]

Thank you for your beautiful comments #boice #cnblue 💙

[@sharoncabral-roy1035]

This is such a great song. You can try listening to the other FNC artists that covered it and the main melody and the lyrics gives the same feeling in every version.

[@linat3392]

Love your breakdown analysis and pointed out all the subtle changes. That’s the difference between a real pro vs. other rating booster reactors

[@MariaS-tk4pz]

Thank for your show they are very good group 👍 I fallow them the beautiful voices 😍

[@DearSF9]

Fudge! I'm smiling like a fool with PD's reaction..

[@ant6inette]

this album is sooooo good please check it out

[@miya301]

The guitars that they used here is actually their old guitars and drums if you watch their old concerts they are using them. I guess they used them in this video because it is a part of their past.

[@fajaryuukich.7463]

finally !!! i love them !!! damn so emotional, they actually back, i waited them since forever !!

[@ruienkoh]

They really are burning, lovely, untouchable, emotional

[@hamsal7422]

Thank you so much, really I love CNBLUE so much, 💙💙😍😍😍😍😍😍😍