The Kulture Study: LE SSERAFIM 'Eve, Psyche, and the Bluebeard's wife' MV REACTION & REVIEW

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[@linhchi261]

Just adding some context to the song's title as FYI -- Eve, Psyche and Bluebeard's wife are all canonically women who were told against committing a certain forbidden act but gave in to their curiosity anyway and got punished for it: ① Eve eating from the tree of knowledge ② Psyche (pronounced "sy-kee") taking a peek at Eros' face after sleeping together despite promising him not to ③ Bluebeard's wife venturing into the locked room to find her husband's dead ex-wives Their stories tie in nicely with the meaning of the song and especially the line "I wish for what’s forbidden".

[@defmeta]

We need more rich and nutritious comments like this! Thank u.

[@ratmilllk]

ugh i absolutely love this explanation !! now i get the song's title much more !

[@echomusicentertainment3498]

Building on this, all three women gain some sort of knowledge from breaking the rules they were given Eve learns the difference between good and bad from the apple Psyche (who had also been given a box "full of beauty" by Aphrodite and opened only to be put into an eternal slumber by it) had learned of Aphrodite's tricks and deceit Bluebeard's wife learned of the horrible nature of her husband. Winterosy's video explains the message as well as Le Sserafim's entire concept better here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZLFgoqKhc6cr9E

[@pinkredsun0707]

also, the painting says, "i won't hide myself" (not hurt) in reference to how eros/cupid hid his face, the most terrifying part of himself, from her. the girls are saying they are refusing to hide themselves even if it scares other people off

[@Bnor]

The painting at the end is actually 'Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise" by Benjamin West

[@janetsnailstudio]

so proud of Sakura, how she has improved so much all these years. Her hardwork has paid off!!

[@vixxexo6855]

Sakura used to be a weak dancer in AKB48 and now she is a really good lead dancer and her vocals also improved so much. I found Sakura voice pretty even in Produce 48, but now she finally gets proper lines.

[@riizeontop]

if you told me 8 years ago that the same sakura from AKB48 would be performing the way sakura does today, it would've blown my mind

[@Amani-uj9zk]

Until live 😂

[@lakerbaker69]

She’s insane 🔥

[@akbarfadriwansyah470]

True dude 😢

[@sabine6844]

3:33 YESSS sakura's center part here is my fave part of the choreo and the mv, the way she walks forward is so so satisfying

[@inawairuz87]

Same!!!😌

[@nandinisingh_2k0123]

same, that part is SOOO GOOD

[@okgoose]

I love it in the relay dance when everyone steps aside so she can walk to the center for her part!!! its so good!!!

[@okgoose]

I really think every song should have a sakucenter dance break

[@fromiizone]

I still can't get over the Sakura center moment. This song and choreo is insane.

[@kathkath541]

Yunjin is really good with her amazing facial expressions like, it is not awkward to watch her. She's so cool. I'm looking forward to her acting career if she will consider this path aside from being in the music industry.

[@SprucedandGussied]

Obsessed with this bop and choreo! had Unforgiven stuck in my head for weeks, now its this! glad Sakura got more lines and is featured more. Manchae has been shining so bright this comeback!

[@meganadele]

That's what blows my mind about LE SSERAFIM, they're not really the kind of group where you can point at one member and say that's the best dancer, they all hold their own in dance and match each other on stage so well, it's fucking crazy!!! For being a team that was made of people selected randomly and not trainees who trained together for years..,.Hybe and Source execs lucked out with these five. And before anyone comes at me for that last bit, it's a complement; this team was only a idea in 2021, yes they knew they wanted and got Sakura and Chaewon but they were lucky Yunjin agreed to come back, they scouted Kazuha, a ballet dancer, who I believe had no training in other styles of dance and Eunchae, a trainee they had in "the vault", it was random and yet, they're fucking incredible as team one year in.

[@tofuzaki]

honestly i think what makes it so much better is that they have such a natural chemistry with each other! first impressions were still happening amongst each other as late as November 2021 before making their debut only half a year later, yet they’re this strong individually and as a team! all of the members also have their own ambitions, and rather than it stomping on or overwhelming the other members’ ambitions, it builds all of them up which is very visible to us fans 😄😄

[@angelicaramirez2176]

Psyche is the representation of the soul in Greek culture, she marries Eros, but, being mortal, she is forbidden to look at him. Bluebeard's wife is forbidden to open a door while he is not at home. They, like Eve, had something they shouldn't do and they do it anyway. In most of these myths women are portrayed as disobedient and are punished for that. They uses these stories to tell us all: don't disobey, be sensible, just do what you have to do. That's why the line "I wish for what's forbidden" comes because we shouldn't be scared by what we're told isn't for us. Because have is the risk is worth it. They are stories that I know were used for a long time to intimidate the woman and remind her that they could not do this or that, that they only had one function and one place and that they will be punished if they disobey. But no one should live in fear, or we should be forbidden anything because of who we are or what we look like.

[@Jjj-et2nj]

The dance is honestly so good. And yeah yunjin is just slaying this comback !!! Also so happy u reacted to this

[@AtinyKitty]

Sakura's improvement is actually insane. I remember watching a lot of iz*one stages and finding her quite awkward. Idk what it was, but joining lsfm brought her from mid to excellent. She's so full of charisma and energy now.

[@sha2596]

Agreed. Of all 4th Gen idols she gets most improved. She’s in a group of great performers and she’s definitely not slacking. She seems like the type that will improve and meet and exceed the standards in the presence of better performers. That’s a great quality to have as a performer. You’re never the best you you can ever be. The next you will always improve upon the you of yesterday.

[@jisungingit]

In fact she improved so much I actually thought since their debut that she was the leader🙈😭😭

[@kireikiku]

I think its a huge problem with groups that have more than the standard 4 to 8 members. The idols with less strength end up getting heavily overshadowed by the stronger members in the group and it stunts their growth as an artist. I'm much more inclined to follow a group that has 5 members so that everyone can have equal opportunity to display strengths in a 3 minute song/preformance over 12 members fighting for lines/center in choreo.

[@okgoose]

this song felt so big to me. the first time i saw it in the comeback show i didnt know what to do with myself. its so different, but also so them and fits so well with their story and concept. they all look so cool and strong and empowered. watching you watch the beginning of the video and the sakucenter dance break made me tear up because they really are so powerful. yunjins tiny smirk before the dance start kills me every time. sakura wants me dead for sure and eunchae never stops impressing me with her performance skills. i shouldnt be surprised bc to be picked for a group with this lineup, she had to have been really talented, but her confidence growing has been the biggest change, shes always been a great dancer, but she commands attention now. everyone did amazing as always. thank you for reacting to this!

[@youabsurdaf]

The lyrics of 'I'm a mess~impress' part are written by Yunjin

[@VMYeahVN]

You're so right. The choreo particularly for the chorus looks like such a workout. Like for cardio i should just start doing the chorus choreo over and over for 30 minutes lol. But yeah i loved the way you were freaking out during all the big moments of this video, especially the blue room with the back lighting, i was losing my shit. It's so hype and so visually satisfying. Whoever choreographed this did such a good job, it's such a sassy yet aggressive choreo. Also at the beginning when you were trying to name the style of music the beat is, it has a couple different names depending on the country, but in America that specific sub-genre of dance music is known as Jersey-Club music.

[@mashih03]

Honestly I'm just happy to see PD's face all smiles in the thumbnails. 😁

[@Belbecat]

the falling part of the choreo is so cool live :D this song is such an ear worm

[@andrew097]

Love that hoody pull back

[@cupacabura3527]

this song stuck in my head, better than unforgiven. but pd you always caught that sakura on every bside track is shine and has an amazing scene for the mv.

[@bluesky5384]

They all go so hard in this but I personally always look right at Yunjin and then Kazuha in this one. All 5 were amazing!

[@northrnstar]

this song is so so good, i can't believe it's a b-side. every time i listen to it i feel like waacking and doing death drops like im in a ballroom lmao

[@emojin]

love how your reactions always make me feel like i’m watching the mv for the first time

[@acetrainerlilac4243]

I have been obsessed with this dance since the song came out!! 🤩

[@alcie199353]

so the painting they ended on is "The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, 1791" by Benjamin West, so yeah, it fit into the song!

[@j.holland2022]

Not sure if anyone noticed this or not, but if you remember the scene where an arrow was shot into a building in the "Unforgiven" video. That arrow landed in this video.

[@zinja0830]

The timing is perfect because I just got done watching a live performance of this song. It’s so good

[@peachicedtears]

sakuras improvement is really one for the history books. in izone days she had a sort of nervous dog energy, but now she’s really like a lion full of confidence and fierceness. it’s amazing to watch

[@autumneagle]

Their dancing is always so impressive

[@aesynk3537]

YES! I was waiting for this one with impatience, im so happy you reacted to it!

[@shreybaee]

My one qualm with this song is that the “I’m a mess mess mess” part doesn’t return at the ending!!!! The “girl wanna have fun” feels so blegh after such an incredible song. Just my opinion tho

[@battleangel4833]

yeah fr my vibe goes from 100% to like 60% at the end

[@nabi_]

PD!!! I've missed you and your reactions so much😩!!! I'm looking forward to all your comeback reactions you've missed!!! 🤩🫶🏻

[@sanayuyu]

super glad to see your content in my feed again, love your videos dude. keep up the good work!!!

[@sathariel3231]

Btw I just wanted to say your one of the people that got me into Le Sserafim and Kpop as a whole specifically your impurities video and let’s just say your videos and Kpop as a whole has been a journey

[@andyjones2224]

just finished the video and leaving another comment! thank you PD for always sharing your expertise and admitting when you arent 100% sure of something! in every episode of The Kulture Study i feel your enthusiasm for filmmaking and kpop in general! this will always be my one and only go-to kpop reaction channel.

[@ennauak]

they're playing the korean game and I didn't understand at first but the point of the game is is you're forbidden to move and they're singing "I wish for what's forbidden" but I wonder if there is any other meaning

[@LTsjeffie]

This has become one of my favorite songs this year so far, its so good

[@WhtSnwRvn]

It's Psyche, as in Eros and Psyche. Pronounced like psychology.

[@Dlxxx159]

cool story bro, he was saying the korean name

[@trasua5764]

It's 프시케 (peu-shi-ke). He's reading/saying the Korean title.

[@junpi8562]

I don't stan them but every comeback they have one song I get obsessed with, and this one is my fave.

[@your_sweetchaos]

LOVING ALL OF YOUR VID PD ❤

[@gookfock10]

아따 우리 피디성님이 돌아오셨네잉. 핌둥이들 뮤비는 역시 피디성님이랑. 언제나.

[@browneyedgabi6030]

I missed this part of your twitch stream. I could only watch for an hour but it's been fun so far. Thanks for the reactions and the streams have been fun to talk and interact with you.

[@Sarah-hh2iq]

DEF one of my fav bsides ever this song is too good

[@CarpeDiem-ky1mv]

I feel like they need to unleash Le Sserafim on global stage live. Seriously! I am awestruck with their live stage for this one.

[@battleangel4833]

give them a moment 😭they need more songs for a world tour

[@limnaee1812]

the song goes so well with the choreo

[@fimmies_]

been waiting 😩😩

[@-ventisdandelionwine-5576]

Sakura’s center part has me begging on my knees

[@Januda-nx5fu]

SAKURA YASSS

[@Lon417]

Sakura like a dancing machine 👍👍👍

[@emythompssson]

One of the best things ive seen in my life

[@bahngchanz]

They slayed!!!😍😍😍

[@sistersroomco2790]

Sakura might not be the talented member in the group... But when she get a chance to do the things she capable of doing... It got us blown up for being impressive... She has talent for being impressive.

[@cocopop183]

OMG I love the set

[@ChloeMonaghan]

YES i really wanted for you to watch this :)

[@yunny_0.0_bunny-rj3ts]

Love these girls to fking death everything they do just pulls me in deeper lol 😭 This song is def a slay of the century for me and I couldn’t be prouder of seeing how well it’s charting and the records it’s breaking. My hardworking girls, I will forever love you 💕

[@inawairuz87]

Same!! Sakura and Yunjin are my favs in this mv😘😘 they slayed the dance part so hard!!!👌💃💃

[@karenj1933]

This is an absolute bop! Will you do a reaction for IDLE's allergy+queencard as well?

[@andreacatarino7075]

🎉🎉 The Sakkura suene always get me

[@farahnuriman]

the last video i saw was svt's super. you look so much happier compared to then. i hope you're doing better🫶🏻

[@sisisworld]

Thanks for your reaction! THis album deserved a double title track!

[@theYammy]

I wasn’t able to catch your stream so just in case someone hasn’t recommended it to you yet but you should REALLLLY watch their performance37 perf video of this song! I personally really liked how they shot it and it’s a different sort of style that doesn’t show up on studio choom. Not sure why mnet thought they needed to create a new channel for that but yeah 🙂

[@bnn07y]

i.loved.this.performance oh my god

[@Yaya-gv2lz]

Sakura always kill me ❤❤❤

[@babycakeS9739]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR YOUR REACTION TO THIS B-SIDE,

[@hivelsword]

This didn't just become one of my favorite KPop songs, it became one of my favorite songs PERIOD. Also, the words on the painting are, "I Won't Hide Myself". Jennifer and Eunchae were my biggest standouts but they all freakin' slayed. Like, they turned the SLAY setting to 11 and then ripped the knob off.

[@onlineboof]

this song is so fucking good, it needs to be more popular

[@373Johanna]

I'm curious if they used a similar technique to light the windows at 10:31 as they did in the back Seventeen's Super MV, just on a smaller scale. Hybe set designers always seem to be a big fans of repurposing lights and materials for MVs like that.

[@youabsurdaf]

This song = Huh Yunjin

[@slyderj8600]

It's an official MV

[@StefanBacon]

You finally got to the song of the year!

[@fiomar871205]

Welcome back PD

[@diegonw8555]

I prefer this song compared to Unforgiven. it's a song where the vocals are more prominent and they delivered a lot

[@DaddyGlenn05]

Finally!!!

[@leoinspace]

Always eagerly await your reactions to help build a deeper appreciation of the cinematography in kpop vids. ^^

[@ayshasiddiqui3432]

loved your reactions today - if u post treasure today i m gonna die lol

[@lurica5566]

The Kulture Study we trust. 🔥🔥🔥

[@andyjones2224]

just started the video so this is completely unrelated to the reaction and review but my goodness PDnim looks so good!

[@bananaman1380]

This song is pretty easily the best B-Side of the year for me, atleast so far. If it's my favourite, is up in the air with Dreamcatcher and IVE but you must commend the relentless beat of the song and LE SSERAFIM's commitment to making recognisable yet, difficult choreo. This is the song I use to warm me up for the gym. Boom Boom Boom just echoes through my head...

[@revechae]

IM A MESS MESS MESS MESS MESS MESS MESS MESS

[@nabi_]

I'M A MESS IN DISTRESS

[@HanaKanna]

Loved this mv! I also recommend watching the performance version!

[@frst9767]

I HAD THE SAME REACTION IN SAKURAS PART OMFG

[@monochrome8731]

'Eve, Psyche, and the Bluebeard's wife' by far one of the best b-side track

[@andershi1]

Are you gonna do a Secret Number Doxa video?

[@BigDaddyMacc]

the bedroom party im a mess scene is just perfect! and the 1h im a mess loop is just aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!

[@thursdayschildhasfartogo]

the way this song blew up more than unforgiven

[@hammymallory]

The little bum bounce is everything 😍

[@judilbethguanzon6809]

I'm living for the Sakura praises in the comment section. She deserved it. 🥺♥️🌸

[@mxxnlight_2858]

5:57 - this obviously is subjective to some part but Sakura definitely is in the top 3 dancers. I'd say Chaewon is their best dancer though. Chaewon is a super strong idol dancer, the best and also open style wise (which currently turned into a big topic in the community) Chaewon, Yunjin and Sakura are all interchangeable. Kazuha is a great ballerina but in open style which is considered Hip Hop or in Idol Dance she isn't on par with the three previously named members and since kpop mostly is idol dance with hip hop elements, I'd consider Chaewon the best (Main Dancer Title) with Yunjin and Sakura as strong Lead Dancers. Though all 5 members blend perfectly together as a group and shine individually on their own too. It's amazing how all 5 could be considered the best dancer to some and everyone can have strong arguments to put their favs as the best dancer. This is just my take on this.

[@oelczretaw4339]

Yes agree, on point!❤

[@HangingGarden606]

You look terrific.

[@sha2596]

I was not a fan of Lessarafim and I can’t say particularly that I’m a fan now, but this song took my soul when I first heard it. I was indeed also a mess! 😂😂 it plays all day in my heard rent free.

[@Jasruler]

Imagine how good they’re going to be in a few years. It’s going to be epic.

[@travasicus]

I predicted that you were gonna freak out at sakuras part in the Unforgiven mv and I was correct 😂

[@ABrunnaGoncalves]

12:15 Actually they wrote “I don’t hide myself”. 🙂 (You can read it better when the girls are dancing in front of the painting seconds before this part.)

[@TristanLoh4200]

2:36 real like the amount of swag she has there 🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@sonadasgupta]

Psyche like psychology..there's a deep meaning to the song...all these three mythological characters was forced to fit in a box and told to not to do or be what they want...le sserafim says they won't fall for others unnecessary expectation and be who they want to be...wish for what's forbidden..be unforgiven

[@user-gq7qe8uz9o]

nct dream 's new song Broken Melodies & JUN's new solo psycho

[@eliaortiz8790]

the women are UP in the industry lately oh my

[@dontaevanriel4644]

Best song on the album

[@xx_carpe_diem]

🌸❤

[@lauravr5632]

Sorry to unforgiven but Eve, psyche and bluebeards wife is *that* song

[@akosicvy]

the pronunciation of psyche is killing me 🤣

[@trasua5764]

It's 프시케 (peu-shi-ke). He's reading/saying the Korean title.

[@Night0wlz]

waiting on Idle

[@O0pium_]

Nice bitrate lil bro surely my screen likes it

[@shenvi]

Le Sserafim's choreo is always on point

[@Strawberry_Angelic]

Soo I’m assuming eve -bible psyche -Greek goddess of the soul and then a French fairy tale (had to google their one )called the blue birds wife , I ly thing they have in common was naivetyfor the blue bird and eve but for psyche she was human then became a goddess known for beauty and inner human world