The Kulture Study: NCT 127 'Walk' MV

[@ot7biasedmashups]

NCT will neverrrrrr fail me. Song over 3 minutes, dance break and full bridge, pretty much everybody got to sing the chorus - this is what I need! Not to mention I'm literally such a hip hop soul this one was for me

[@atsumuu]

plus the no skip full album 😭 no one doing it like them fr

[@amphoteric]

i'm sooo happy johnny and yuta both got center and lines, deserved after 8 yrs into their career 😭😭😭 walk is johnyu's era!

[@carolechaney2830]

I agree, and he makes the most of it too

[@rebeckaroy6790]

Taeyong is vocally all over the album, yes, he sounds amazing and they put little visuals of him in the Track videos too. He recorded a lot before he left. They have this version for the MV and Taeil's parts also get covered for the live version since his injury means he can't perform yet.

[@evaj7567]

Where is Taeyong?

[@rebeckaroy6790]

@@evaj7567 You mean in real life?

[@evaj7567]

@@rebeckaroy6790 yeah is he in military?

[@rebeckaroy6790]

@@evaj7567 Yes, enlisted in Navy in April

[@KatarinaHarts]

so about taeil

[@samm7223]

ur soooooo right abt yuta in this video his visuals are jawdropping, i think obviously a lot of his styling leans into the rockstar vibes but the slick back hair and glasses really emphasize that its not just that this one style suits him its HIM and the genuine coolness and charisma he brings. 127 as a group really has this brilliant stage presence and like just sheer style and swagger that they lean into and this mv is a great example of it

[@lindango6678]

The giant baby photo was of Taeyong btw!

[@daiisuu2171]

Haechan has used on other songs this raspy lower register but sadly really sporadically. I wish he used it way more because even if his high notes are stellar, his lower register is awesome. You can hear it in NCT Dream - Quiet Down, NCT 127 Faster/Bring The Noize/Gimme Gimme (but for this last one you have to check out the recording video because it's part of a vocal doubling).

[@hyuckAH06]

Haechan’s high notes are the highest mixed voice belts in ALL OF NCT DISCOGRAPHY btw😭😭(A5 i think!!!!)

[@ElshiBumcfksz]

Incredible, if im not mistaken the first one is Taeil and second is Haechan?

[@hyuckAH06]

@@ElshiBumcfksz yes, I think so. But taeil is sadly not going to be present for any of the live stages, so I’m guessing haechan will be covering his high note as well(?)

[@li127li]

@@hyuckAH06 nope, Haechan didn't cover his high notes

[@li127li]

@@ElshiBumcfksz the high notes are from Taeil.

[@hyuckAH06]

@@li127li the second one is DEFINITELY haechan and just because they didn’t sing it live doesn’t change that

[@eric_ssi]

Taeyong is only part of the WALK audio on streaming services, the MV was edited to only feature the other 8 members

[@An_even_fuller_sun]

I find it kind of cool that there are 3 versions of this song. For once it seems like SM thought about what the fans and the members would want.

[@user04839uer]

the way taeyong would've killed this too, he must be so proud of all the members

[@heralee-]

I'm glad that you're noticing how much Yuta shines in this mv. I love every look and outfit he pulled off in this ❤

[@lindango6678]

You MUST listen to the whole album! Can't Help Myself will give you shivers with the vocals.

[@LovelyRemorse]

YUTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@ricecakesforlife]

This is very west coast 2000s hip hop, with some 50 cent inspiration! I'm in love with it!!

[@LandonSears]

Yo!!! I wrote this song!! It was an honor to be apart of. I'm so glad people are liking what me and the team got to work on! I release music of my own as well and I have an album coming out next month if you enjoy this style of music.

[@nannybannany]

I am SO HAPPY to see Yuta and Johnny living their best lives in this era. I felt like Yuta was unappreciated by SM during the Kick It times. But he's shining so bright this album!

[@usagiikay]

im heartbroken that the love of my life has enlisted and was even more sad when he wasnt in the mv but he's all over the album and the album is incredible.

[@iamprecious97]

the wholeeee album is completely good and always feels different in a good way

[@S.Wareboar]

No one talks about YUTA raspy voice in the last hook. I'm crying in BBQ restaurant.

[@98765KSC]

Where’s Taeyong you ask? SM deliberately removed his vocals from the MV, but all other sound sources have Taeyong in it. It’s strange since the 2 track videos released earlier included him.

[@rainexxcloud]

yeah this is what really confused me. they could've easily put in like a poster or something with his face there for his verse. it's upsetting for sure

[@kidapexa]

They could have easily kept his vocals and more appropriately had a photo of him enlisted than a baby photo. This feels like weird erasure especially since Kai wasn't erased like this in Cream Soda MV.

[@shineinstars]

it felt weird to not hear him here bc i know i was hearing him in the released song. fully removing him is so weird of them

[@letmarklead]

MY CLASSIC 127 IS BACK

[@GatinhaNCT-pg3bz]

Thank You for your comment about Yuta and Johnny!! They are really really amazing in this Mv!! NCT 127 never disappoint

[@NathyIsabella]

Johnny's chorus was my favorite part!!!! The way he dances to that too! Sooo satisfying and swag! Like he has such long arms but also very strong and that makes the moves super powerful! And I thought Yuta was amazing with the red hair last time, but he really outdid himself!!

[@lvckyun]

17:37 'everyone who does the chorus nails it' crazy thing is , EVERYONE DOES THE CHORUS

[@Alk-fy1lv]

I’m also so excited for seeing what soloist haechan will be like!!

[@MargieLeigh3]

yuta was insane this video!! he's my bias so like he's always catching my eye but my GOD he looked so good

[@MaHaechanahceah]

NCT is cool personified 🔥🔥

[@RoJa713]

No Skip Album from 127 Again!!! They never disappoint!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@healthfirstfreelancer]

The aughts super baggy cargo pants are killingggg me 😂 but the song is a summer hip hop pop banger for sure. It’s great to hear and see more Yuta and Johnny in Taeyong’s absence, as much as I can’t wait for him to come back. But yeah for the song, it’s funny, I feel like last year Shinee’s Hard “walked” (pun intended) so this song could run. You know? Just bringing that first gen/west coast hip hop vibe back full force. Killin it.

[@lulashepard3253]

I very much enjoyed your reaction, your analysis was spot on. I’ve also come to the conclusion that this is their best mv; if I watch it once, I watch it half a dozen times. Haechan’s vocal brings to mind his audition story: He says that he initially sang in a lower register until the scouts at the audition asked him to sing in a higher one. I really like his lower tone. The adlibs throughout are fantastic. I especially love Jaehyun’s. Jungwoo is known to be a very good rapper as well, so it’s nice to see him do it here. Taeil and Doyoung are amazing, as usual. Taeyong had joined the Navy by the time the mv was shot, but you can really feel his presence at times, and there are the photos of him: When Jaehyun sits down in front of the locker there’s a baby photo, and that hanging photo is one from his childhood.

[@valentinagomezcardenas4939]

walk is soooooo great. loved the mv as well. as another comment mentioned, it feels different in a good way. also, fun fact! the giant baby portrait in the mv is actually a taeyong baby pic!! 😂

[@LinonoYT]

I don't know if you saw it but you can notice Taeil in the car while they are dancing, it's so funny haha

[@Multibiatcheyy]

It was interesting to see them without Taeyong I did feel like that extra pizazz extra oomph was missing. But of course Johnny and Yuta got more lines in this especially Johnny

[@alessaxreacts9935]

NCT they never miss this song is sooo good

[@HoaNhật-n2q]

Not just the MV but the whole WALK album is amazing too. You should listen to all the songs in it

[@mkdim]

I’m so curious to see your reaction to NCT 127’s Intro: Wall to Wall! The production, vocals and rap is just so iconic but also the MV? TOP TIER and it’s an intro!

[@kellen5545]

It's so nice to see Taeil back!

[@uchster9]

is he back though. barely in the video. as a long time nctzen i'm getting exhausted with it tbh. (i'm well aware hes been injured but he was on set clearly so they could've got some more b-roll of him)

[@TheViciousVendetta]

@@uchster9 sadly same thoughts 😭 I feel so bitter and can't enjoy this song as much because of the clearly unfair line distribution

[@x6angelxface9x]

You need to see the track video for “Meaning of Love” the way Taeyong was incorporated is the most precious thing ever!! This is absolutely my favorite title track and album they have EVER done! ❤

[@letmarklead]

the whole album may be their one of the best yet!

[@dreamiesnoona6423]

Taeyong is in the album version of Walk. Mark and Haechan were amazing in this song! And this is visually the best era of 127, for me. They all look incredible in this comeback.

[@thatkpopsis]

I was just a casual listener and enjoy their content but Walk really snatched me up and making me jump into the fandom definitely my favorite tt

[@user-ej2cw9ly5d]

YUTAAAAA 悠太くん^.ˬ.^♡

[@indiancarateume9980]

The whole album is such a gem OMG !! I cannot stop listening to it after it is released. Especially that song 'Can't help myself ' is sooo good

[@98765KSC]

It’s supposed to be a swaggy song but it was quite muted, like there’s a thick blanket over the rap parts. Ends up being more a laid back stroll than a staggering swagger - which is a fine line. They should try having Yuta open the song, to set a more forceful tone. He’s usually able to deliver more attitude. The vocal parts were exceptional, especially Haechan and also Taeil’s crazy high notes.

[@MiMiShaMiii127]

NCT127 never dissapointed me, they back with another bangger with out any good promotion, but still they ate, rhem all are shine bright here and this era is just so so good

[@Julesclues2]

Their new album reminds me of late 2000’-early 2010’s kpop and I liiive for that

[@millyseb]

I’m typically more into dreams sound but this is one of my fav 127 title tracks in a while. A very easy listen

[@nisa_uj]

Yeaaahh i love haechan voiceee❤❤

[@ClassicallyMish]

Thank you for the glitch when Yuta was undulating KZbin

[@kapissha5065]

I'm waiting for solo Haechan one day !!!!

[@yutasumi3313]

YUTA❤

[@choicelyon2131]

10:53 "That is DISGUSTING and unsanitary, Doyoung" I'm obsessed with this quote hahahaha

[@ClassicallyMish]

🗣YUTAAAA

[@justjen7195]

Thanks for your reaction! I'm really missing Taeyong, and it's a shame that SM decided to remove his voice from the MV. He always adds so much flavor. Super proud of him in the navy, though. During boot camp, he became a platoon leader and gave the graduation speech to his class. He's been thriving since then too and has even been able to perform dance challenges to songs like Aespa's Armageddon and perform two of his own solo songs (Run Away and Virtual Insanity) with a live navy band.

[@italiadenisse9995]

18:38 ME TOO. I need Haechan's solo song

[@MsJoanis98]

12:48 - I saw that as them depicting 'stomping ground' And just happens to be kbbq places 😄

[@rahmakahri119]

the bridge is crazy good, my favorite bridge ever and that already says a lot because they have a crazy run of bridges.

[@far___away4513]

I can't stop listening to the whole album. One of their best for sure

[@maychecksout]

this is def my favorite 127 title track as well. aslo great to get an understanding of ppigeudeok! makes me love the song and mv even more

[@程程-s8b]

the whole album is a masterpiece！i strongly recommend u to listen to it！

[@22ukiuki]

Taeyong is on the album version of this, like how SHINee in why so serious didn't had Jong on the mv but still on the album

[@cem950]

the glow up tho you're looking great!!

[@hortbeck]

This whole album is perfect 🔥

[@junemedford3296]

Yeeeesssss NCT 127 definitely got that "WALK"...I saw them on KCON LA 2024 Oooomg I was screaming wooo I've looked at every version of the WALK videos, the dance practice, behind the scene making of it, live performances The beat, the visuals, the vocals oooohhh man yea definitely has a r&b sound and 90s hip hop vibe..I can't get enough of it!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🫶

[@kathybernatchez8473]

NCT 127 nous ne déçoit jamais.

[@옹-p8c]

Please listen to the whole album,,,,,legend ever

[@127theloml]

I love how you breakdown the concept of ppigeudok

[@Kaeldra3]

Enjoyed the lyrics and translation explanation

[@openyoureyes3044]

Yesss taeyong enlist after 2nd album without proper promotion n a tour is such a dissapointment... he is actually have very enough song to have a tour but sm did not give him any of it but other member solo have a tour exactly after debut😅

[@openyoureyes3044]

Now he is very well promotes in navy. U can see he is more happier not being under sm. I hope he not renew his contract

[@billy6678]

I'm never afraid NCT will have a bad comeback. If they could save whatever the instrumental was for Sticker, they're ready for anything.

[@pudu7764]

HAECHAN 😎

[@dal-moon-1k]

NCT 127 is never dissapointed. The choreography video 'movement' just came up. If you can, please upload a reaction video🙏🏻

[@spookyoshi]

i always love your nct reaction ❤❤❤ they’re the best and the only one i’m looking forward to cuz your way of expressing opinions usually reflects my thoughts or make me realize things that makes me appreciate everything more! and thank you for making me understand better the songs by pointing out korean culture references that otherwise i would not catch! really great job!

[@yen5582]

태용 is in the military 🪖

[@kingrose7529]

Moon tour also my fav

[@belle_bunn7835]

this is one of the few 127 title tracks in past 3ish years that i actually like! its soooo good, the album is abt 50/50 for me but thats pretty good for them!!

[@Casper745]

NCT 127 is amazing and I'm really looking forward to seeing the dance practice because this Choreography is hands down very well filmed and Intergraded with the song

[@nctbiebs]

You need to listen all the album IS A MASTERPIECE

[@carolechaney2830]

This is so good, you know the best is yet to come🤗

[@Sarah-wf3xv]

this song is so good

[@wanttobeloved]

Sir, mad respect to you for mentioning Haechan🧎🏽‍♀️😭Smile, vibes, compliments and everything you gave to 127 are the greatest🔥I hope that you can meet 127 in person and can invite them to your studio for a podcast ( @ NCT 127 ) 🙏🏽Manifesting

[@yve7890]

Woohoo 127 is back and PD is back with reactions too! Definitely a new but effortlessly cool 127.

[@hortelinhas]

you NEED to listen to the album

[@tomasg2939]

DUDE you look great! I haven’t watched you in MONTHS and you look unrecognizable! Good shit, I look forward to catching up :)

[@drenkard]

I love Taeyong’s Tap album as well - wonderful artistry. The bsides took me on an emotional journey. Walk is full of swagger and I like the meaning- let’s walk our own way.

[@loladaylight]

best comeback of this year PERIOD.

[@ItzToday]

what about stray kids?

[@spaceeey757]

been waiting for your reaction to this and geek out! NCT 127 is crazzzzy! can't even choose a favoriteeeee from their discography ~ WALK is such a VIBE! love the concept and the BBQ restaurant idea! so clever

[@SFVone]

oh wow, you look great! Haven't seen your vids in a minute

[@redbrickroof]

thank you for this video PD nim!!

[@IammGabyArte]

Bro you didn't know about TY track's enlistment 🤭 You can feel his absence in everything but this song is still a BANGER!!!!!

[@ItzToday]

I love your videos, so calm and interesting to listen to 😊

[@sophias8213]

taeyong is on all the songs in the album, as well as walk itself, which makes sm choosing to have mark and jaehyun rerecord his lines for the mv a bit odd, bc that makes it seem like taeyong doesnt have any participation in this comeback at all and considering they havent done this for other idols who have enlisted right before a comeback (like they had kai with exo) it seems like a very bizarre choice.

[@kidapexa]

Yep it feels intentional and borderline malicious.

[@milagroscalle9471]

Thanksss💚💚💚💚💚

[@ajeonghaseyo]

thank you ❤

[@internalsunshineee]

BLACKSWAN just released their comeback with ‘Roll Up’ It’s so good!!! Their new EP is under the same name and has new 4 SONGS in total. Please watch their ‘Roll Up’ by MV & listen to the EP! It’s a NO SKIP for me ❤️‍🔥

[@nisameutia5352]

finally! im waiting for your commentary 🙏🏼

[@alicewaria6215]

I think this is my favourite release so far of theirs. Taeyong enlists and they go crazy in the MV, but I have to relisting the song on my phone again 😂

[@hortelinhas]

YES

[@程程-s8b]

127 is always the best

[@isalvim]

"where's taeyong?" 😭😭 well

[@v.daaaaa]

listen to their GAS tooo, it's so lit