The Kulture Study: (G)I-DLE 'TOMBOY' MV REACTION & REVIEW

[@sidiquerodney4982]

Finally, PD gets it. Many people seem to look at tomboy from a shallow perspective and are saying their clothes are too feminine for the concept. It's about them going against prejudice that exists because of their gender. I love this reaction!

[@moonchild4701]

Exactly! Tomboy is a way of calling a woman with a masculine attitude or style obviously but i think, that if there is a term to define what is feminine or not, it is because of the stereotypes and expectations of what a woman should be according to society. At least in Korea, which is still conservative in that regard. "I'll be the tomboy" means, call me whatever you want, I'll just be myself, that's the point of the song and some people don't get it...

[@faceyl]

Damn I feel really dumb then (zero sarcasm btw 😅) I really didn't get that, idk but to me the message was not that clear, all my first impressions were "oh, another bad ass attitude girl crush" type of concept (which to me didn't made sense in the "tomboy" context)... Aside from the concept I wasn't a fan of the song either, unfortunately, but I'm glad you folks were able to take this massage :) I feel like a lot of people will like this comeback 👍

[@jiehoon2924]

yes yes i relate to this song because i'm not feminine, i do not wear feminine clothes but i'm still a girl. and i do not express feminine energy. almost everyone thinks i'm a tomboy because of that and their mindsets are just so weird lol

[@atsuki18]

is it feminine? bruh if i wore those clothes at school they would start calling me names..

[@soraka1436]

I agree. Most of the reactions video I saw was that "This is not TOMBOY yada yada" They just basically mentioned everything on their video. "It'neither man nor woman/ I'm not a doll.." That's why the Xed (G) since they don't wanna be boxed by being Girl anymore. Just I-DLE And that's what I love about Soyeon. Many people said that the lyrics were trash but I highly disagree.. This is next level.

[@premere4028]

YUQI TOOK MY WHOLE LIFE IN THIS SONG AND HER LOOK IS JUST SCREAMING SLAYAGE

[@itscristaaa]

SHE REALLY ATE IN THIS COMEBACK!!!

[@em_mmeow]

yuqi in 'bag' is stupendous

[@strawberry-kpop]

@@em_mmeow HER RAP IN MY BAG, I WAS SPEECHLESS

[@user-bs9hq2xw3g]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5nSqKKPgaylias .

[@Formoftherapy.]

My Bag deserve to be a title track

[@kenmototsu8228]

PD is good at this cuz Soyeon said that she made this Comeback just like their debuting again and I love how many people got that and it's really amazing

[@fireflieer2422]

that’s why I love PD. They are amazing at what they are doing

[@kenmototsu8228]

@Terminal E yup the main clue is actually removing (G) from I-DLE then ofc continuing their journey as 5 members cuz of what unfortunately happened

[@Vektorix28205]

I think it was pretty clear that with Soojin gone, Shuhua was going to have to be brought forward as a vocalist and dancer. There really isn't room any more for her to stay in the background, and I think Soyeon knew what was needed. And I think Shuhua definitely delivered in "Tomboy".

[@kikim336]

Not only shuhua but also everyone else except soyeon and miyeon. They definitely try to give more on their performance. Shuhua is the most improving one since she has the most room to improve. I definitely also surprised by how much stage presence and power in Yuqi and Miyeon's performance. The girls really want to prove that they're enough even with 5 members. They killed it.

[@rocinante6530]

It feels like a redebut with Soojin's departure. It is still (G) I-DLE, but with a new group dynamic.

[@billy6678]

Kinda disappointed how a member had to leave for Shuhua to get the spotlight. Por que no los dos?

[@normanvoid2832]

Everyone steps in to follow and fill soojin space .. and they are doing fantastic job. Especially shuhua. She can't be in the back anymore so .. she trained so hard and come out as a badaxx.

[@bee6370]

@@billy6678 I beg to disagree but Shuhua stepped up. I think all of them are trying to fill the gap that soojin had embarked

[@jimspired2688]

Soyeon said at their showcase that she wrote this song (and particularly the album as a whole) in mind as if they were debuting again. I suppose this is a complete refresh for them after everything.

[@albedosimp6166]

well, it does seem like they were debuting again but as 5

[@mevox]

It kind of was- the concept/message of the song is closely related to the meaning of the group name. (G) in parenthesis means Girl, but it’s silent. It’s not what makes them them. I-DLE is what makes them them. I think having a song about overcoming societal/gender expectations in order to be the person you want to be takes them right back to their roots, but still an evolution of their style.

[@moonsmien]

Many people gloss over the true meaning of the song because the MV didn't fit the "Tomboy aesthetic" that many people immediately associate it to. Some people say their clothing is too feminine, the style is too feminine, etc. but what IDLE means by saying Tomboy is through their attitude. Like, instead of clothes, it's the mindset and confidence that these people exude. "I don't care what people think, if they say I'm supposed to act this way, if I'm too much like that way." Hence the hook and lyrics: "This is my attitude." Also, by saying they're Tomboy and singing "Yeah loving Tomboy" they're essentially saying they love themselves and aren't willing to change into anything else for anyone. In the teasers, one of the most prominent things as well present is how the G in (G)I-DLE was missing. And Yuqi explained that by saying: "By making it blurry. We tried to focus on the essentials to get rid of prejudice that exist in women.”. Since the G essentially means female or women, they're literally detaching themselves from the preconceived notions of what a woman is supposed to be or how they're supposed to act like. It also adds to the fact that they're considering this comeback as a rebranding of sorts, they're debuting once again into a new era. Even the dolls are usually brushed over as having a shallow meaning. Of course, the usual, "I'm no perfect doll" message that most of us know. But even Ken doesn't simply represent IDLE's significant other but also possibly the idea of toxic masculinity itself. After the stop motion part of the dolls, it just makes more sense on how IDLE solidified the concept that they _can_ be dolls -- just in their own right. It's their decision. It's them who wants it and not anyone else. From Hwaa to this, IDLE really never fails to provide the most meaningful messages with the most banger concepts and songs. The entire album has no skips as well. You really have to appreciate all the small details they add into these things because you know that they (mostly Soyeon) were the ones to think of it. P.S: ALSO CAN I JUST SAY THEY IMPROVED SO MUCH??? Especially Shuhua. They really practiced a lot in their 1 year of inactivity as a group.

[@thuhoanguyen110]

You said it perfectly!!!!

[@moonsmien]

@@DoeFoot Thank you! In all my years as a nevie, one of the things I love the most in their comebacks is trying to piece up together different messages that are subtly scattered throughout the MV and the lyrics. There's so much that I've barely even scratched the surface with that comment above. I just really appreciate how they make it so open for your own interpretation such as in Oh My God and you can honestly go wild with it.

[@SleepingLittleHedgehog]

@BacktoBlack yess at first i find some of the rap part kinda cringe cuz i dont understand but now when i know the real meaning find it really makes sense

[@張羽兒-u8t]

Yes, I’ve seen two reaction video the hosts (woman and man) said “I don’t think they know what tomboy is” when they saw first chorus - because they think the clothing is too feminine. : D And when the 2nd chorus, the woman said “YEAH, THIS is tomboy”. It then becomes interesting when Soyeon said “if you get the song right, you will get I mean tomboy.” I don’t know if she really gets it when the outro kicked in saying “it’s neither man nor woman”. In another video - a group of males - they watched the whole video and summarized “they can dress BOTH feminine and masculine if that’s what they like”. This shocked me - because I thought those rappers-like male won’t get it. And this makes me realize that, a stereotypical mindset/perspective can be both owned by man/woman … regardless gender as well. When I struggle to just be myself and not care about what others say, I should heed myself not trying to categorize others in stereotypes unconsciously. Just like the end of MV, idle are watching themselves breaking constraints. I should sometimes review myself from a bystander’s point of view.

[@NaraKwonPoD]

i don't like it. the fact that they have to "recategorize" themselves to be who they want to be is not a good message. the whole concept of a "tomboy" whether it be in style or attitude, is fucked up at its very core. no matter what, they are women. they don't need to be "tomboys" because of any perceived difference in femininity. the message would be way more empowering if they said "hey. this is me. this is what i like. and i'm just as much of a woman as any other".

[@kitkatjpg5764]

I think one of the biggest ways they've succeeded in the this comeback is creating a performance and energy that isn't vulnerable to the lack of Soojin as a member. This was one of my biggest worries as a fan, that I'd feel like a lot of the charisma and energy Soojin brought would be missing, but I felt completely fulfilled by the comeback. And their aggressive approach to the whole album itself felt really cathartic to me, and made me feel more at ease seeing them so expressive.

[@ashleerae9467]

this was worded perfectly i totally agree

[@maddiphen2538]

Tbh, despite all the people who said this is about a woman heartbreak due to her ex I saw it as I-DLE saying we won't die even after Soojin left. This song represent their confident that they can go against people prejudice they're done for and for people who limit them as 'girl' group

[@skyofwar123]

@@maddiphen2538 soyeon herself said she named the album I never die as soon as they knew they would promote as 5 from now on, she saw this album as the groups last chance to achieve real success. And they did.

[@madiwhittaker]

This comeback just proved how iconic they truly are no matter the circumstances.

[@NovaKnight_]

the thing that frustrates me is that people that don't catch the pop punk elements are going to miss the vibe and purpose of the song. they play with the pop punk tropes pretty well with the theme of rebellion, and female pop punk has kind of always had a bit of a "not like other girls" with a slice of "fuck you" theme, so it was fun to see their take on it. it was fun.

[@flapyap2051]

the korean charts are saying they did what needed to be done. I'm so proud of gidle and our fandom because nevies have truly gone through hell and back this past year and we're still standing. Soyeon even said she wrote Tomboy as a "re-debut" of sorts. She did what needed to be done.

[@_scylla_21]

How's Idle charting ? I really enjoy this whole vibe and the comeback but I was pretty anxious about the Korean public reaction to it

[@sidiquerodney4982]

@@_scylla_21 Really well. They're currently #1 on Bugs, #2 on Genie, #8 on Melon Top 100 and #12 on Flo I believe

[@inferiorinferno8859]

@@sidiquerodney4982 WOOHOO! That's great!

[@bangs7769]

@@_scylla_21 they recently were in top 3 for every chart I think still are when im writing this comment

[@bangs7769]

@@_scylla_21 just checked 1 bugs 2 Genie 2 melon top 100 2 flo As of 9pm KST

[@al5238]

#SOYEON the first female idol to write an album entirely by herself, soyeon the first female idol to produce a song that got triple crown, soyeon inspiring 2nd and 4th gen ggs to create music and breaking out of stereotypes.

[@heartforall5853]

Don't forget that Yuqi, Minnie and Miyeon also wrote! :)

[@gimlisonofgloin4083]

@@heartforall5853 Miyeon hasn't written ye but hopefully will do it. but the commentator above defers that Soyeon is First female idol

[@dilfhunter19]

Soyeon wrote/composed almost all, the only one she didn't have credits in was polaroid I think

[@dilfhunter19]

Soyeon is seriously amazing, I respect her so much

[@mashiromihoazuki]

@@dilfhunter19 no, out of the 8 tracks, 2 were composed by minnie and yuqi respectively (so half of the tracks soyeon made while minnie and yuqi did half). Minnie and yuqi wrote lyrics for the songs they composed, but soyeon also has writing credits there bc she writes her raps.

[@mzmin4119]

Fun fact: Miyeon could only do the explosion scene in one take! So she had to practice with loud songs before the take.

[@theservant2419]

Queen tingz

[@chrometvcast]

Wow that is iconic

[@thursdayschildhasfartogo]

is there video footage of her explaining how she practiced/a music video bts?

[@Noemi-dq6kl]

@@thursdayschildhasfartogo She didn't explain it but you have bts on their yt channel

[@thursdayschildhasfartogo]

@@Noemi-dq6kl tysm ♡

[@zoe6917]

gidle’s album became the third most preordered album by a female act ever on ktown4u and achieved a rak and a pak. i think its safe to say that this comeback was more than successful. this comeback is revolutionary.

[@dxamondheart]

ZOE OMG HELLO????? FANCY SEEING U HERE - velvetsoyeon

[@gxf1534]

whos number 1?

[@zoe6917]

@@dxamondheart SLAAAAAAAY HELLO

[@aune6770]

The whole album is full of bops tbh.

[@zoe6917]

@@gxf1534 i believe 1 and 2 are lisa and rosé? i have to double check

[@cressdreiser]

absolutely loving this comeback. idle really said fuck gender roles and societal expectations. they're going to do what they want. this wasn't a "bad bitch" concept as some believe, it's a "rebel" concept and punk pop/rock is the perfect choice for that. fight the power, fight the man. if you tell soyeon to get back in the kitchen, she'll serve you your last meal. also, i don't think people realize soyeon is self-censoring the part about fucking on whiskey, lmao.

[@fogel5672]

what do u mean by that selfecensoring part? Im Curious

[@cressdreiser]

@@fogel5672 the "eh on whiskey" part. the "eh" is the self-censor for sex. it's not uncommon for idols to use english as a way to side step broadcast censorship of "indecent" acts like drinking, sex, smoking, etc. even then, the english lines have to sound fairly tame or it won't pass broadcast standards in korea. you can see the level of taboo for idols, because soyeon could say smoking and whiskey, but had to censor sex even in english lol

[@raviolipasta8696]

@@fogel5672 the cd version has a lot more swearing and 'bad' words that they wouldn't be able to use on broadcast shows so that's why they have to censor some words

[@inferiorinferno8859]

@@raviolipasta8696 And I'm eager for my album to arrive. Fuck they really had the balls to do something like this! I'm so proud of my girls.

[@Victoria68213]

@@cressdreiser I love that they did that, its such a subtle way to say “f*ck u” to the haters after everything that has happened this past year…

[@ariathefirst6495]

The thing I like most about them is that they don't stick to one thing. Being an artist, they allow themselves to try different things which I really appreciate. Kpop is so saturated by the same sounds every so often that it doesn't excite you anymore and I always like to see groups stepping outside the norms and doing what it is they like whether it becomes popular or not. That's how I think you distinguish artists from just regular singers or idols i guess. Popularity is not the ultimate goal but to find ways to express their creativeness without losing their identity.

[@jabłecznik01]

you sum it up in the best way :)

[@jabbahockey45]

I’d regard myself as a G-Idle casual listener, but I think they overachieved on this one. After everything they went through, putting this together is super impressive. The cherry on top is some of the b-sides on this album (Liar, Already, Villain Dies) will be in song of the year contention for me at the end. They absolutely smashed those

[@ChaosDY]

The entire album SLAPS

[@jasmines_solace]

same!!

[@sofieseo2436]

I’m not even an idle fan, but it’s inarguable that idle’s comeback was incredibly successful. In S.Korea, it’s very rare for a group (or a celebrity in general) to have largely positive reception (at least, initially) after any scandal. But within 2 hours of release, this song peaked at 8th place on the Melon hot 100, and was trending #2 on S.Korea’s KZbin trending. The ratings, the comments, the overall perception of the public is that this crushed the public’s expectation that Soojin’s absence and social stigma around it would lead to a downward spiral of their career. This change of sound, concept is a start of a new era for idle, and I’m so excited

[@dianakr191]

Yuqi came out of China like, did ya miss me? Yes ma’am.

[@스텔-c6o]

Ikr

[@sabbirshuvo4201]

Fun fact but I believe people will get it: Almost 70% of (G)I-DLE's Melon listeners are FEMALE. It has always been like this. They empower women and they've been doing since their debut. Especially after Queendom, their popularity rate among females skyrocketed (how can someone forget that iconic "Lion" stage). They are creating havocs on Korean charts right now. Topping Genie and Bugs while resting No.2 on Melon and Flo. They'd already get RAK if there wasn't IU there with her collaboration song "Ganadara". So, doubts? Nope, it's (G)I-DLE and they've always been relevant. This long hiatus only made them wanted more and the charts are reflecting it. Remember, they're yet to promote on music shows!!!!!!

[@senoritasulod4829]

And the RAK was finally achieved!!

[@barrybethson7338]

And now they have achieved their 167th PAK, if you were telling me they'd the chance to grab a PAK a year ago, I would laugh my ass off and wouldn't believe a single thing 💀

[@kimmoonniie]

12:49 she is such a little chameleon with her voice. She sounds like Miyeon in that part and later when she goes lalala she sounds like Soyeon.

[@adamdyota4285]

Soyeon said that while miyeon had a powerful mid-range voice, minnie with her dreamy high voice, and yuqi with her deep low-range voice; shuhua is a combination of the three of them

[@en7165]

The timing of this release is so perfect, just a week after a raging misogynist was elected President of South Korea. Loving it. Strong, independent women not restricted by a patriarchal society that tells women how to behave.

[@yunogasai1389]

If I may ask what is the deal with President of SK because many people write abt it and noone really explains the deal 😅

[@en7165]

@@yunogasai1389 The guy was elected in part based on a backlash against feminism. The very patriarchal society of South Korea is hating the fact that women are becoming more independent. Especially young men in Seoul are suddenly voting for the conservative party now which had never happened before. The president promised to get rid of the Ministry for Women and Family Affairs and has been an outspoken critic of equality and feminism. So basically a misogynistic jerk.

[@aeriii]

@@yunogasai1389 I think the president is misogynist and also, I'm not sure if it's correct, but he wants to abolish a law(?) to protect women. I'm not really sure but he wants to remove something that is about protecting women. So like a lot of people don't like him

[@kiriyoplay]

@@en7165 wow i didnt know anti feminism is so serious in SK. For such a developed country to have such backward mindset is sad. I hope more women in SK (& men) will rise up against it hardcore!

[@soyamilk5082]

Why am i so ready to throw hands omg

[@readwithpattie4804]

As a nevie, it feels so good to be in a space where people actually understand Idle. As a group and as a concept. I miss soojin terribly but I told myself that I would be so much more aggressive in my support for them now because they need it. But looking at this comeback, from the song to the video to the styling to the album to everything, It proves to me that Idle isn’t just one member, but it’s the group itself and that the reason they could fill up soojin’s space was because they’re Idle. I love this so much.

[@c.h.u.nleung813]

I am not even a Gidle fan but this comeback is ICONIC. Everything of this comeback is on point, from the song to the music video to the styling. And who did the choreo for this song?!?!? The ending scene will remain ICONIC in the history of Kpop. And again I am not even a fan like that but I can imagine Soojin will suit this concept so much.... :(

[@Kimnojam]

The Album is awesome as well

[@c.h.u.nleung813]

@@Kimnojam Yeh I like the album as well!

[@marimariposa8921]

I was actually shook that the "la la la" part at the outro is sung by Shuhua. I thought it was Soyeon. You can see it in the live stage. Sooo gooood omg

[@PK.102]

They all displayed their versatility so well with this new concept!

[@kesha6043]

As for me, they ate this cb up, like there's no tomorrow. Everything is just how it should be...The visuals are beautiful, the vocals are so rich and different yet again, the message, structure, choreo, the symbolism, even some smallest SJ references make this cb full, and well structured. B-sides are literally to die for. The way Shuhua is getting to the front lines, is something that really grabbed my attention. They really went out for blood this cb, and I love how its proving to be working the way it was supposed to. Idk...They're just the most interesting group to follow in the industry for me rn. I don't even expect anything other than excellence, which they deliver.

[@cherrycharlotte2817]

"Yuqi looks badass with that hair", totally agree

[@jaredanson]

Shuhua has been practicing singing and dancing so much this past year, you can really hear and see her improvement. She sounds amazing

[@samopaik8695]

They came so hard and personally I think they're more focused and intense as a 5 piece. Shuhua stepped up and I think Idle is stronger and leaner because of that. Since the time I discovered Idle to this video they've grown more successful and famous and they delivered hard to take us into new era. Soyeon killed it.

[@misscorea5073]

Same, i think they are a little better now

[@ligiapuentes9104]

The fact that some many people are not appreciating this song it’s beyond me, it really follows the theme and the song is phenomenal, this concept was needed considering that many groups are going “next level” kind of sound or just the generic concepts we’re used to. Is a breath of fresh air in all aspects and the b-sides! This is a no skip album

[@banbasafro]

They definitely killed it. I’m not a huge gidle fan but their music consistently is so catchy and good. This one is def a favorite.

[@user-jo7ep6hf4x]

15:37 this reminds me of Soyeon in unpretty rap star where she said she didn't want to hear "she's young but already this good" instead she wanted to hear "ah, she's really good"

[@TessaNewberry]

I agree about this being a successful return to old idle or just a revamp of what made some of their past stuff great. I really love their older stuff so I was really excited after hearing this teaser. They'd kind of lost me in the middle, but this will for sure be on repeat for a while. I also loved the music video/visuals a lot. It had all the elements I liked from ITZY's loco (music video), but with an edgier look. Loooved the styling. I mean the transitions seemed actually really similar. I wondered it if it was the same team honestly but couldn't find any details.

[@AvatarStormBringer]

Wait till PD find out that the "La la la" part was sang by Shuhua! Soyeon said only Shuhua can do that part.

[@najmaht.a.1314]

Shuhua earing up all the LaLaLas since Latata 👏😤

[@AvatarStormBringer]

@@najmaht.a.1314 B-sides already's "ah ah ah" also Shuhua. Basically she owns all the adlibs

[@kimmoonniie]

10:53 what's even crazier about that line is it's written as 미친 연 as in 미'연' or 미(친)연 and so it's not censored. I love it

[@neal1220]

Personally I get the impression that the song is massively based on Soojin. I'd always gotten the impression that she was a bit of a tomboy especially with her fashion sense and stuff so I feel like this song is about and for her. Think it mostly confirmed it for me when Soyeon says "I like to swear without cigarettes" coz that's like a massive hint about the whole smoking and swearing accusations made against Soojin. Also in the bridge when she says "You get the song, you'll get what I mean tomboy" I feel like she's basically telling us to figure out what and who the song is really about.

[@satiratoria]

I really thought it was for her too.

[@a_a3189]

When the part "just me, loving tomboy" came up, they focused on six balloons. With your theory, I like to believe that they line up the lyrics with the six balloons, to say that they will always love her

[@animegirl1414_random]

im still so sad soojin would’ve rocked this concept :((

[@maddiphen2538]

I personally like this interpretation but I see this as a f u to people who said they'll be done for after Soojin left. It's like they're telling nevies (G)I-DLE is six but I-DLE is this five awesome tomboy. Hence, they drop the G which means (six) and yoja (girl).

[@luthientinuviel101]

Nxde references Soojin too, like I feel like Soyeon will never let people forget about her and it's so so good

[@whoisthis1516]

*EDIT: I-DLE LISTENING PARTY PLEASE! "I NEVER DIE"*

[@fullyasian98]

The entire comeback was a giant "fuck you" to korean society as a whole, where females are expected to be feminine all the time. The "Tomboy" thing was them saying in a world where women are supposed to be feminine, they'll be tomboy. They are rejecting traditional korean gender roles where they were told kpop producing and songwriting are a man's world, Soyeon has been speaking about this issue for about 2 years now. Soyeon's rap in this has triple meanings directly referencing things that are frowned about in Korean society for women (drinking, swearing, have to be less domineering in a relationship) her English isn't perfect but she's working on it cut her some slack most of yall could barely speak 1 language🙄. It fit the message they were conveying " I won't change, because you told me to". The rest if the album is structured well, as it has songs by minnie and yuqi as well as soyeon speaking metaphorically and literally what they were going through during the past year and reflecting on the past idle. You can feel a little of their confusion and pain in some of their lyrics as they try to continue as 5 members, perfect example is Minnie's escape, yuqi's Polaroid, there was a line from soyeon "forget the yesterday" in a track... They are speaking through the music as music was originally intended..... If you're too shallow to understand then so be it.. Not everyone can read between lines and understand situations, but stop bashing them because it's different from the old stuff

[@halazbib]

I love how they removed the G from Gidle since it means Girl ( 여자 ) because they didn’t wanna label themselves. They sing “ it’s neither man nor woman just me idle“ I love that

[@mzmin4119]

You need to do an album review! It has so much rock influence and absolutely so bold for their first album. It is simply one of the most incredible albums I’ve ever listened to in all of K-Pop.

[@roqiroha_noodle8295]

I LOVE this for them. and shuhua really came in to confirm my bias, she always sounds amazing so I love seeing her getting center time and everyone having really strong shining moments. I think what you said about the whistling and the mischievous nature of the song really hits for me, there's something really like "gotcha" about the attitude of this song that is so fun to listen to!

[@moonsmien]

They absolutely nailed it. Really did. They never fail to bring back concepts with the signature IDLE sound.

[@mage9825]

Their "My Bag" performance was dope af.

[@thundercloudss]

Don't look at this song in a western perspective. I-DLE is from a conservative country (Korea). You say 'tomboy' to a woman who doesn't necessarily appear nor act feminine. Soyeon composed this song to say that's it's neither a man nor a woman, just I-dle. They will love and embrace themselves for who they are and what they are capable to do, even if they're not conforming with what society tells them to do as girls/woman. (There are also few female producers in Korea, and I-DLE members are one of those, mainly Soyeon) That's why 'G' in (G)I-DLE is missing in all the visuals, mainly because of two reasons: 1) G stands for six (6), but now they're only five. 2) G stands for 'girl'. They don't want to box themselves, they want to break gender stereotypes.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I compare this song to Avril Lavigne's music almost, and when I first heard this song, she was the first artist I compared this song and MV to. It just has that aggressive pop punk sound and idgaf kinda vibe that Avril Lavigne has and the overall concept is something I feel she would do as well. This is definitely leaning more towards the American side of mainstream music, and I think American listners would be pretty familiar with this kind of sound coming from I-DLE.

[@foblymobly]

omg i thought of Avril Lavigne too!!! I thought I was the only one lol people were mostly talking about AC/DC

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

@@foblymobly Yes I'm glad someone agrees with me~~ This literally has 2000s Avril Lavigne written all over it~ I wouldn't say it has that same aggression, since Avril Lavigne's songs are definitely more faster and upbeat, but it's still aggressive and it matches the personality she would have in a video like this :D

[@chubby_cheesecake_cheeks]

Same!!! I've been a Pop Punk Rock and Punk Rock lover for a long time and damn, this made me think of her too.

[@1234animeluver]

I thought the same! It reminds me of avrils songs

[@nevy7097]

Exactly, well Soyeon has said many times that she's a fan of Avril Lavigne so I wasn't surprised

[@AndrewHahaLee]

I think you nailed it with the message. A lot of groups these days get stereotyped / boxed into specific categories, or seen as catered to specific groups of people. They don't get enough recognition nor appreciated enough for being an artist as a whole - for their craft, their work, their creative process, their individuality, etc. Especially among the younger fans who only see them as figures of representations, rather than talented, artistic individuals.

[@foxeyedol]

Yuqi came through and gave everybody no choice but to put her on top of the bias list this time.

[@ryanoladipo8005]

Minnie looked AMAZING. Well they all do. As usual

[@jimspired2688]

some people believe that the line at 4:03 "sometimes we swear without cigarettes" is a reference to the scandal in which some things were raised and admitted from the past.

[@stupidf0x856]

Oh no, idle ABSOLUTELY nailed it. They are definitely here to stay. Its a "re-debut" but they still did the most idle thing possible, taking a concept,and making it their own.

[@cool9first]

I'm so happy that PD has been getting a lot of sponsors lately

[@redoyjoarder6330]

This is why PD is one of my favourite reactors. Pd goes to watch without bias and tries not only see a song & mv from surface level but also digs for the message behind it. Thank you ❤️

[@odgykins]

I remember having conversations with fans about idle last year. People were hard pressed to say that they would disband or they would be locked in cube's basement and never have a comeback again or they'd only focus on solo activities. I just knew they'd refocus and come together eventually after Soojin's departure was announced. It's not like the girls were forbidden to talk to one another. I'm sure they had many a conversation amongst themselves and I pray that Soojin gave them her blessing. This comeback had that idle touch that we've been craving and My Bag is a LEGENDARY BSIDE. Shuhua and Yuqi rapping will go down in history.

[@eyalim6704]

From 'feelin' like' to 'the song' to 'tomboy' 😩💅🔥✨ cube artists are so talented and versatile 😩🔥 my meloverse and nevie heart is satisfied! Also can't wait for lightsum's comeback!!

[@itxmands]

this comeback was just AMAZING!!! i love the rock vibe and the whole concept of the song, it's sad seeing them as just 5 but they totally killed and succeeded coming back stronger after everything and man idle is on another level, im so glad you got it the meaning of the song PD because some people thought being tomboy was just about the clothes and stuff but as you said they truly fit the tomboy image as a group because since debut they were always doing different stuff and breaking through the typical kpop girl group box and they flow really well in that space where they are neither a boygroup nor a girlgroup they're just them and that's what i love the most about idle

[@Prautselink]

4:44 You get the song right, you’ll get what I mean “TomBoy”. It’s about the attitude, breaking the norms. No one should be shallow minded when perceiving things produced by I-dle.

[@xpolarisx]

I appreciate the way you brought up that they want to be recognized as Idle / idols rather than just another girl group because of the large amount of double standards for women in not only Kpop but in society

[@diegoscartor]

I think they definitely nailed it. I believe you hit the nail in the head when you said this was a "make or break" moment for them after the controversy that the group went through. There where moments of uncertainty to what would happen to the group, but when the comeback was announced i think that kinda went away. After listening to Tomboy and the full album I'm confident the group came back with full force and will resume their takeover that unfortunately had a full stop during Hwaa era. Not sure if this is an overreaction but i just missed (G)I-DLE so much. EDIT: And the song just got a Perfect All-Kill. I guess it wasn't an overreaction.

[@Caldeer]

I think they nailed their comeback. I love the concept and i think it fits the " Yeah we went trough alot but we are still here.We never die" thing. Tomboy is an awesome Title Track,for some it is the best title track, for some it isnt. What i can say is: You will love the B-Sides on this Album. Every Member got their Parts and they nail it. Minnie with Escape and YUQI with Liar and Polaroid also wrote the Lyrics for the Songs. Liar is my absolute Favorite,and MY BAG is slaying left and right. I hope you react to the rest of the songs, i whould like too see and hear your opinion about them. Good Job as always! Peace

[@sunitaminj7356]

They are phenomenal,they always step it up every era.They are making themselves a known artist in kpop history book

[@xsomili5501]

11:52 I also love this little ending melody here to end off the chorus and transition into the next verse

[@pauli_joy]

Cube really said new year new me with all their artists this year legit every cube artist that has had a comeback so far has had such a phenomenal song put out

[@fantasytree123]

regardless of girl or boy group, they are unique, with so much musical diversity in just 4 years. it's crazy. like, they rock every concept and genre they decide to do, with such a powerfull presence - everything always feels like "their thing". it's really outstanding.

[@iwanticedlattay]

G-Idle really owned this concept and this comeback!!!

[@ysmjohan]

As a D1 IDLE fan I feel like they did fulfill the expectations of fans & general public. Let's see how this era goes !

[@xsomili5501]

9:31 exACTLY. SHOW STOPPING OPENING. Minnie's always so good at it

[@xsomili5501]

10:23 I LOVEEEE the magazine style editing here. And the outlining of the girls here and there

[@NiclasKPop]

I am so so happy the girls made a successful return! The M/V is badass and the song is catchy, the album has many great songs and the confidence everyone is oozing is crazy! So satisfied with everything 🔥

[@mxderntimes]

Flexispot is dope, I have one of their standing desks at my office and its held up really well. I have a VIVO at home and the Flexispot can hold its own for the price too. Definitely can vouch. Yuqi in this song though.... Yuqi in this whole album, Im so glad to have her back !!!

[@teih]

I absolutley loved this comeback! It still amazes me everytime how much they keep suprising us with new concepts and still sounding like themselves without the songs sounding like each other! Loved to hear about your opinions too, since seeing you so happy and loving this cb as much as I did!

[@barhorovitz2134]

I am screaming from joy I've been waiting for this comeback of Gidle girls for a long time !!!!!!! The set's the edit the camera work is on point, the choreography is hits so hardddddd, the outfits the confidence is real !! Love you Gidle forever from Latata to the last song . Legendary girls

[@auespaa]

I loved the high quality in every aspect of the song/video/editing/clothes etc... like I don't want to be rude to other groups but it feels like this is the quality we should always expect as fans

[@balrog5636]

PD, I'm really looking forward to a listening party for their full album, every single song is a bop and I'm so addicted.

[@TrishaFaye_Pages]

I love the Señorita recognition and acknowledgement here

[@ChombiChu]

i love (g)i-dle so muchhhhh....

[@markusblackely6942]

I'm a Sone, but G-idle has most unique songs among KPOP groups today.

[@chicysai]

I agree

[@manchae]

"You get the song, right? You get what I mean 'Tomboy'". PD gets it. Thank you, PD.

[@s0phi76]

THE END OF THE MV WITH THE LIGHTS FLASHING IN AND OUT AND THE SWITCHING OF THE TWO SCENES. I WAS LIKE OHHH MY GOD

[@moonchild6880]

i think they gave us everything!! They literally nailed it and i’m really proud of them, tomboy and the entire album is just heaven. Gidle really is the standard for me, this girls is just so unique and always bring us something new. They killed it and i am happy for that, they deserve it 💜

[@Ilymando]

Thank you for reacting! I am obsessed with Gidle and I absolutely love them. Personally, I think they did AMAZING-like the always do. They’re true to themselves and that shows. Relatability and rawness.

[@xsomili5501]

17:37 The BARBIE DOLL SECTION WAS SO COOL it fitted so well honestly

[@bebelovesme1]

I Swear Everyone cannot beat idle with their ideas.

[@xfrootbluez]

I am so glad there was a positive reaction and thorough review. I am a little disappointed at the overall reactions that I have seen thus far so seeing yours made me super happy! No matter what, they work their asses off and deserve the praise. They made their statement, and they are not going anywhere.

[@shadowscorch6384]

Fun Fact: Shuhua was the one singing the “La La La La” part

[@anindyaretnopramesti6093]

I love how you tried to find the meaning of TOMBOY, and connecting it with the situation Ryujin's ever mention, many people said i-dle used the term 'tomboy' wrongly, but if you know what massage the song wants you to know, u gonna get it. Great recation PD!

[@luan2883]

this was my first comeback as a fan and i had high expectations for them which they definitely managed to meet. this comeback is amazing, i especially love the bsides on the album. i'm very excited now to see them live in may and hear tomboy live in person and not only through watching stages. also soyeon did a great job giving shuhua more time to shine this comeback now that soojin is missing and shuhua definitely was able to deliver. this is so much idle and they showed that they are still there and still got the power to dominate in the kpop scene

[@clearblueskies1145]

I had the same reactions as you did while listening to this dope track. The tones/colors of the song & MV are stunning

[@mooneyes7234]

Im so happy about how they handled this comeback. it's so good, the album is amazing (if a bit too short for a "full album") and Shuhua shiiiined Im living for it!! although gotta say Yuqi was the true show stealer this comeback

[@xxfanstan2382]

In the second , without censored version Minnie is singing "I'm a fucking Tomboy" and Soyeon "I love to sex" and Miyeon "people say I'm a crazy bitch" probably.

[@nicekid99]

i love it. while listening to the song, it felt too short because i was enjoying it so much. i really love listening to rock music, so this was definitely right up my alley! also, i think they really killed this concept!!

[@misst1847]

I wasn't a G-idle fan...but I think I might be now...this song is a bop and these girls are so gorgeous and bad ass!!

[@dnhiwow]

And to think that this album is produced by them😭❤️💜

[@kzajac2544]

As a G-idle bystander, I think this comeback is a success. (Part of this is me really diving into K-pop culture while they were in hiatus, but) This is the first g-idle title track that made me want to dive into the album. Which is truly the ultimate success right?

[@autumneagle]

100% they nailed this comeback. I can't help but feel this would have suited Soojin so well, but I think I will always see her in their songs. The girls did great

[@seobrandon]

seeing how I-DLE’s charts for Tomboy are doing rn, i would definitely say they made a successful comeback

[@rainnnnn28]

I'll be looking forward to your reaction to the album 😉😉😉

[@naniyomihayo8501]

What I love gidle is they love experimenting they're not afraid of taking risks

[@syasyaishavingfun]

Yeah the colour concept is really nice.

[@melissalozano2847]

I KNEW YOUR REVIEW WILL HAVE THE PERSPECTIVE THAT SOY WAS TRYING TO SAY. ANYWAY GIDLE IS BACK AND PEOPLE /KPOPERS IS SCARED OF THEM BUT I'M EXCITED FOR THIS. GIDLE ARE AMAZING, THEY CAN'T DIE EVEN YOU WANT TO DESTROY THEM.

[@RobRuotolo1]

This song and production is a benchmark. Loads of positive messages received and the Six heart balloons wasn’t missed either.

[@jp9919]

I think they did amazing. The video was well done and they incorporated many fun ideas which I loved. The song itself was also so refreshing even the sound they used to cover up the f word or whatever was very fitting and fun. The dynamics in terms of vocals was also great in the sens that there where parts where they where singing really fast and others where it was a little slower anyways I dont have the words to explain just how good this concept and song is for me anyways. Also as someone who has Yuki as her bias I can honestly say that I’m a happy camper, I really think she stood out bc one her hair and style was just 👏 and vocally wise she really brought it.