The Kulture Study: SEVENTEEN 'Darl+ing' MV REACTION & REVIEW

[@angelinesantos5185]

When PD said... "While a lot of kpop groups have done like the very minimalist soft dreamy pop sound for the english sound, because that is what's trendy. I do think that SVT added layer of much more in-depth and well-made sound. Also, as they have more personal touch to their productions, it really did make a better well-made song. NOT JUST LIKE... OH! WE'RE DOING IT BECAUSE WE'RE TRYING TO GET THE GLOBAL AUDIENCE. YES, WE WANT A GLOBAL AUDIENCE. BUT WE ALSO WANT A GREAT SONG, AND THEY DID." I really agree on this. Remember what our best producer, Woozi, said on their billboard interview, that HE and SEVENTEEN, in general, don't want to follow what is the trend. They want to create music that will express their true feelings, creativity, and explore more genre of music for Carats and for everyone to listen to. Thus, show their SEVENTEEN IDENTITY. Again. Seventeen doesn't follow the trend. Seventeen is the trend and trendsetter, themselves.

[@haenothyedanwoomom]

❤❤❤

[@boowie9302]

and for all the people acting weird, pledis and svt literally explained a long ass time ago that svt would focus on Korean and general Asian promotions for the first 5 years of their career, so from 2015 to 2020 (which they did and successfully have Asia wrapped around their fingers) so they did start some western promotions in the west in 2020 but as pd said, covid got in the way, them reaching out was always part of the plan especially as they have quickly grown to become one of the biggest kpop groups, and they made darling specifically to share their art with their non Korean speaking fans as well as continue to set their reach further beyond their already established fanbases !

[@niaszn]

the mv is actually inspired by peter pan! they have no shadows and when we see a clock breaking in the mv they get them back, theres a theory that the concept represents them letting go of their youth and acepting growing up! just like in peter pan where the clock basically showed that growing up is unavoidable so the concept actually fits really well into everything svt were doing with boyhood and youth in attacca/your choice

[@HailToTheMeep]

Ooo so the darling in the song could be their youthful selves. I like the idea of singing songs to our young selves and tell them how much we miss them, how much we love them. Now I am getting very emotional.

[@kpoppapi1493]

Darling is the last name of Wendy and her brothers in Peter Pan. In the video Vernon and the members represented Peter and the Lost Boys. The Darlings represent the Carat Fandom. The shadows represent fear of growing up and Seventeens fears of Fandom growing up as well and leaving them to pursue other interests as we know in Peter Pan Wendy and her brothers left Neverland to grow up also he only pointed out one book in his reaction but there was other books The Lucky Seven. 7 being the number of Lost Boys in Neverland. Growing pains this of course the journey of leaving childhood and moving into adulthood and finally Peter Pan the storybook itself. Also in the video are the Teddy bears in Peter Pan the youngest Darling child carried a teddy bear. We also see Dino with an umbrella or parasol the second Darling child carried an umbrella. The books these also represent Wendy because remember she read storybooks to the Lost Boys. The watches and clocks represent time standing still but also Hook and the crocodile remember the croc had swallowed a clock. Also in the scene with Hoshi the engraving on the watch submerged in water says boyhood. The light Vernon is cupping represents Tinkerbell. In the end the fear and shadows rage in like a storm and destroy the world of make believe and childhood and crashes them into a world that is overshadowed with fear and reality. There is a sign on the wall in the end that says fear is coming. The new album teasers are leaning towards members personal fears and struggles.

[@HailToTheMeep]

@@kpoppapi1493 OMG I am so stupid. I actually know the story of Peter Pan and didn’t make the connections! Thank you for this!

[@luleema]

@@kpoppapi1493 omg wow, yes of course that makes so much sense!! thank you bestie!!

[@flowers_n_kisses]

I’m glad that everyone got to shine with this song. Also best English release EVER! Totally like the song

[@eduardaboffs]

totally agree, and their English pronunciation? amazing

[@flowers_n_kisses]

@@eduardaboffs Fr!!!

[@cielo7956]

If I'm not their fan, I would've thought that Dino's a native English speaker. His part is so addicting, I keep on repeating it. His pronunciation w/ his words is just so perfect, especially when he's singing. I just noticed that even before their debut (their predebut days), he already has a good pronunciation and accent. And it keeps on improving

[@dadian803]

4:43 Can't get enough of Joshua's part. Him and Vernon. Dino and DK too. Everyone did good honestly and without ending up as try hards like when some k-pop groups do english songs.

[@zchaniqie98]

Vernon sounded so good in the intro. I think the MV story is that they are the lost boys in Neverland, with the whole shadow thing.

[@kpoppapi1493]

Yes that is correct

[@hoshingi]

I CLICKED FASTER THAN ANYTHING

[@stanloona1099]

ME TOO SMDHDJSHJSKSKSHD

[@Jadeddoxy]

CONGRATS IM 16 MINS LATE BUT SAME

[@emmyprater4308]

omg same

[@rosy3844]

I'm 33 mins late but yeah!

[@HibaAlhmoud]

Same

[@hello-gu4kz]

Dinooo and the8 really improved so much in terms of singing. His voice is really beautiful

[@eduardaboffs]

finallyyyyyyy, our CARAT president is back!!! Darling is such a beautiful song, I love it so much!

[@angelinesantos5185]

FINALLY! ONE OF THE MOST AWAITED REACTION THAT WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Bonus that Seventeen is PD's ultimate boy group, but his REVIEWS are so insightful and genuine.

[@daniopus9115]

PD I AGREE JEONGHAN SOUNDS SO GOOD SINGING IN ENGLISH

[@anemployeeofuniversefactory]

its the way i immediately clicked the video and hit the like button without any hesitation bec the combination of PD + svt are just purely CHEF KISS

[@feds7711]

darling is one of the few english release that has been stuck in my mind following the likes of 'middle of the night' by monsta x and 'the feels' by twice. it took me a couple of listens to appreciate the anti-drop but once i got used to it, i couldn't help but love it?? idk to me it feels like the perfect english release from seventeen, they didn't change their colours or genre to fit to the 'american standards'. so so excited for this comeback, especially after 'attacca' was a musical masterpiece. so happy to see u again pd, missed your reactions! sending good vibes always !

[@dearcomrade2358]

i love monsta x’s middle of the night and thought that it had similar vibes to this!

[@couphanniehae]

YES JEONGHAN'S VOICE IS REALLY GOOD😭😭😭😭 THEY ALL ARE BUT OMYGOD😭😭😭😭

[@daznonurbiz7268]

Dino's english is so goodddd I'm glad other people are noticing it!!

[@STREAM-SVT-SOTY]

Dino’s english is really good when i hear him first time in GoSe he sang “So Sick” by Ne-yo 😍

[@luckyteriyaki1441]

all seventeen songs, no matter the language or the genre, maintain that signature seventeen charm and heart :’))

[@lvehaerin]

I only liked monsta x's English songs and the feels by twice. But darl+ing is definitely added to the list

[@stantalentsstancomediansst5712]

Same and you should check out 2 minus 1 by seventeen (only Joshua and Vernon as special song for fans) especially the live performance on KZbin! You gonna love it

[@natalias3502]

Monsta x English songs slap hard, they're too good

[@oculus4779]

Monsta X's english songs are top-tiered. I was surprised that You Problem didn't get that much hype since I really like it

[@vvnssch]

Twice english songs are chef's kiss 💋💋💋

[@wonwoologyyy]

11:16 PD: UGHHH! THIS PRE-CHORUS IS EPIC! YESS PD SAMEEE! I SUPER LOVE THE PRE-CHORUS TOO

[@fabizandomenico1674]

The thing I love about Seventeen is that they sound really good together. Their chemistry translates into their art. Honestly, Darling is probably one of my favorite kpop english releases of all time.

[@Manic-Pixie-Dream-Ghoul]

I don’t know why this song/music video made me very emotional??? Like I legit cried watching it and I don’t really get that emotional when it comes to music/music videos. Seventeen really knows how to hit me in the feels

[@HailToTheMeep]

I got a bit emotional too after someone explained that this MV is based on the idea of Neverland Boys in Peter Pan and letting go of our childhood and youth. Especially if the “Darling” is our young selves 😭

[@xinaddanix]

not gonna lie i was worried about the distribution of lines but they slayed in this song and also they didnt lose their 'seventeen style' i feel it was seventeen althought it was in english you know? so it was pretty pretty good to me 7:51 - it was vernon on the intro and then wonwoo, but i did get confused on mingyu and dino part (ima treat you better) at first i didnt notice dino there but after i was able to hear

[@jaeni_conis]

According to the theories, the lore in this mv is about them being Lost Boys (Neverland) and when they discovered they had no shadows they came to realize that the world they are right now that is all happy and fun is not their reality thus gaining back their shadows and went back to the real world. The comeback is the continuation of this I think.

[@astraea1323]

The most clear english lyrics in kpop. I can understand each word.

[@kerbymaliwat8555]

IDK WHAT TO COMMENT BUT STAN SEVENTEEN! STAN TALENT!

[@ClenDrei]

I also also love Dino’s part, I can’t get enough of it. He just slayed it. Every time I hear DK’s pre-chorus, I get goosebumps. Every. Single. Time.

[@Mistellesonn]

Seventeen did just announce a tour through the US and Canada for summer 2022!

[@dots_com1386]

MV opens with Vernon putting his hand over his face and realizing he has no shadow. So the first verse doesn’t show him because he’s running back to tell them, that’s when he bursts in.

[@saur_sop99]

There is just something precious when someone calls dino by his real name...because it is absolutely cute♥

[@HidingInTheClouds]

hey PD! they released individual trailers ('13 inner shadows') that continue this storyline and lead up to the comeback. it's similar to what they did for al1 so i really recommend checking it out before the album release! yes this comeback is more story-driven, but it's also very personal. i won't spoil too much ^^ i'm glad you liked darling, thanks for loving and supporting the boys for all these years

[@dokyeomimie]

Welcome back PD!! Seventeen themselves said that the MV have so much clues and hints to their title track in the album.

[@WISH.OFFIClAL]

What I love about this is that the song doesn't sound "try hard" english song that most of English songs by kpop artists end up sounding like

[@AlM22]

Yessss, Chan's part is my favourite! He killed it. Not to mention I love the melody of that part anyway but his voice enhances it. (My other fave parts are Venon's intro & Seokmin in the pre-chorus after Chan)

[@cloudixe]

idk if this helps but the mv was based around the concept of the neverland boys, they never grew up, and so in their "paradise" they dont have shadows. there's also Peter Pan books in the early parts of the mv that hints towards this! as well as in the crossword thing with wonwoo at the start, it's a hint towards what happens at the end and the new album coming up! it's all connected :))

[@HailToTheMeep]

Aha!

[@lex.7284]

Yesss....Seventeen 🤩this album is gonna be epic

[@lmlhjjj813]

36:03 ngl Seungkwan’s part was on repeat in my head when I first heard it It still gives me different vibes other than the actual song idk why

[@johnpatricksamson5593]

I'm actually happy that he noticed that this song even as an english song is still a very Seventeen song TToTT

[@minghaoism]

besides the america line (joshua & vernon), i think dino has the best english pronounciation like if i didn't know seventeen i would assume he speaks english really well because of his accent.

[@shreechithrashajeev213]

I'd been waiting for an eternity for this reaction to come out!!!

[@hellozup]

When they released Darling I felt glad and excited to see the direction they took for their first OT13 english release. Very Seventeen™ sound, but still very easy to listen to for general public (international/western)

[@meilinsky]

yes i also love that it sounds so seventeen

[@wb-lazyandchill]

Finally it's here, nothing better then PD + SVT ❤

[@lex.7284]

I think this is the intro for the actual title track like it is possible that the actual cb is a continuation if this. Also the amount of promotional clips and trailers for the album is insane. I know you don't watch teasers and trailer so maybe after the reaction for the title track you could watch the individual member teasers

[@oshposh]

i never looked into the theories for the mv so i had no idea what was going on so i'm glad you explained your interpretation

[@calumpagpatrise]

Thanks PD! I've been waiting for your reaction & review the moment this was released. 😂 I love what you said about how their objective for their English release is not only to capture a wider (and more American) market but also they just wanted to make a really good song. That's how Woozi and the rest of the members described it actually. They said it's really more about connecting with more carats around the world with a song they can easily understand so it can bring them comfort (without the language barrier).

[@theroadnottaken_]

2:57 “Dino sounds really good in English” yes!!! I first noticed this when they did TTT #2 in Going Seventeen. Dino sang an English song in karaoke and it sounded SO GOOD.

[@insiderpjs7104]

YEEEES. At first I wasnt sure about the chorus but I've replayed this song so much, I LOVE IT NOW

[@klopschen6676]

I just loved the MV. There are so many little details which add up to a whole story. Everytime you rewatch it u see more and more details

[@micahthelibra]

can't wait for your reaction for the 4th full album!!! 😭 it's my first full album comeback as a carat !!! so excited for this !!

[@minV5326]

When was the last full album?

[@miniemin]

@@minV5326 an ode

[@micahthelibra]

@@minV5326 it was an ode, that was way back 2019(?) 😭 I became a carat only on 2020 during quarantine

[@minV5326]

Alright thanks

[@Bhagya-AP]

YES! the reaction i was waiting for ever since the mv came out. a svt release cant be complete without pds reaction

[@user-hungry150]

Jeonghans voice is beautiful honestly

[@luxiascarlet6787]

Yayyy, thank you for checking them out!

[@Mindy.]

Lyrics: Bumzu, Woozi, Shannon/Sungyeon (yes, formerly of Pristin) Composition: Bumzu, Hwang Hyun, Woozi Arrangement: Bumzu, Hwang Hyun As a massive Hwang Hyun fan I was really excited to see him produce for Seventeen again.

[@couphanniehae]

Pd,incase you're wondering, darling is like a continuation of their comeback this upcoming may 27! I mean the storyline tho HAHDHAHHA it's connected somehowwwww

[@whitesky1727]

OMG FINALLLYYY DARLING

[@365-t3g]

YASSS BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONEEE

[@psychsoftie]

i didn't noticed the storyline of the mv before this lol now i feel like my third eye open up thanks to PD

[@lopez082]

It is not only the fans the ones that make them not to have the shadow but also themselves, when they are together the scenes are always more warm

[@kkuma3476]

I'm literally waiting for this ONE!!!

[@maynight5524]

I acc didn’t watch the MV until rn and you can def hear them better and differentiate them on audio when not distracted by the vid. And omg the vid ties so much into the teasers now it makes more sense looool. Shadow ver group photo only had one shadow rip and everything. Ugh we finally have lore to work on

[@ginanuraeni4960]

6:32 agree with you PD.. they always consistent.. thats why i love them

[@idesiraetho]

Ahhh I was so excited to see seventeen content!!! Good stuff all around!! I had the same reaction to the anti drop moment.

[@ftsvtcaratfacethesun4981]

PD I hope you can check their teasers INNER SHADOW FOR THIS COMING ALBUM. The cinematography is insane and teasers are so interesting and a little bit confusing too. I would love hear your thoughts…I hope maybe you can watch at least by yourself

[@stantalentsstancomediansst5712]

Up up

[@gardenfairy653]

i need a HOT + full Face The Sun analysis / reaction from you so baddddd omg

[@lucyanne3931]

The MV really reminded me of Midsommar from start to end. And that part where Woozi stabbed the doll was just o_o

[@svtdream9700]

Ahhh finally you react this, i love so much

[@arale94152]

Thank you PD for post this vid 🥰❤️

[@melissacerrato5827]

Yesss Finally, the reaction that I was waiting for!

[@natalias3502]

I agree with the identity sound when it comes to seventeen and that's also what I've always loved about them even way before they launched this English single and I agree with getting confused with their voices, like as a big fan of dk's voice, his voice kind of got lost in the song? Idk how to put it. Nevertheless, this song really hits a soft spot and it keeps growing on me ♥️

[@AmaraR]

Ik I’m a big fan of DK’s voice too but this song I lost to his 2nd part but the pre-chorus high note yes he back to his voice I think they focus more on English pronunciation flow than their voices

[@rimarahmawati2222]

im waiting for this reaction. Thankyou Pd

[@lmlhjjj813]

What do I always say?? PD is the biggest jjongjjongie EVER

[@maygomez1340]

SEVENTEEN are coming back on MAY 27 with their 4th Full Album, "Face The Sun'. Please support and anticipate their comeback!! ☀️

[@ftsvtcaratfacethesun4981]

PD SEVENTEEN HAS WORLD TOUR they are coming to USA this summer )) I hope you can go to their concert

[@keikiu0520]

Finally!!!! I've been waiting so long! thank you PD!

[@__hamzzi]

FINALLY! I've been waiting for this 🥺

[@irengbamrishita]

The song's about saying Sorry to your "Darling" after a fight (in a cute way, maybe)...That's how I understood it.

[@AnAdultKpopFan]

PD will you be going to a SVT concert? They just announced their tour. I'm so excited for it & I know many carats have been waiting for so long.

[@archie3680]

I was waiting for this

[@ftsvtcaratfacethesun4981]

Best English song! So comfort song

[@daniopus9115]

OMG I WAS WAITING THANK YOU SO MUCH I HOPE YOU ARE OKAY😭

[@sophee_eh]

*missing the framed long hair Jeonghan photo hours*

[@tenzindechen2709]

me too

[@daniriz3088]

YAAAAY A NEW SVT REACTION 🥳 WE MISSED YOU PD!!!

[@meilinsky]

FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY BEEN WAITING FOR YOU PD

[@saffron7423]

it looks like they left their youth behind in darling and accepted it in hot. Such an iconic era

[@haidifuse5691]

Our Hwang Hyun also participated in the creation of the music and the arrangement of this song 🥰

[@micahthelibra]

17 minutes of pd-nim reacting to seventeen 🙌🙌🙌

[@micahthelibra]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS OMGGGG YAS!!!

[@megan1362]

It took me a couple of listens but ultimately I love the song

[@restuajeng6791]

Finally!! Thank you for your reaction❤️

[@yojosh5510]

It's seventeen... So I had to be here!!

[@amandarodriguez7583]

YAY!!! I love this song. Dont forget, Kang Daniel just put out a song recently called ready to ride!! so good

[@dsofic]

Darling will also be on the new album Face the Sun (track no.1 to be precise hehe). And now with all the stuff we now about the comeback, it's 1000% tied :P We all suspected because of the sudden tone change at the end, and of course the logo was different too. But there are sooo many easter eggs. Starting with the shadow theme, and that book Joshua had (which thank you so much for the extra info always :3). The word 'Shadow' is also in the scrabble game during Wonwoo's part and that is actually the name for one of the album versions. The concept pictures for a lot of the versions are very reminiscent of Darling too. Can't wait! The tracklist looks insane as well. We have another legendary era approaching!

[@lunatc355]

I've been looking forward to your reaction!!

[@aimemezing]

MY MOST AWAITED REACTION VID. THANKYOU PD! YO THE BEST. ♥️♥️♥️

[@jannaandrea509]

Been waiting for this

[@johnlarry5534]

AS SOON AS THAT NOTIFICATION POPPED UP I CLICKED IMMEDIATELY😭

[@zoroslvr]

YEAHHH CANT WAIT FOR YOUR REACTION FOR THEIR COMEBACK THIS 27/5

[@randomthoughts105]

Been waiting for PD’s reaction as soon as Darling was released.

[@johnmichellelagat9134]

ive been waiting for this for WEEKS

[@Drink_waters]

I’ve been waiting for this!!!!! FINALLLYYYY!!!!