The Kulture Study: Solar 'HONEY' MV REACTION & REVIEW

[@steph66062]

That three-part chorus was a strange, but genius move. I agree that the length was fine, it didn't need to be any longer when the structure and production was so perfect. Absolutely addicted, such a killer release from Solar!

[@houstonscott4362]

Agreed! It def sets you up to want to hear it again. Her playful vocals, rap and delivery were superb.

[@greasemaster9000]

Agreed, when it ends you immediately want to put it on again

[@AwesomeQwarky]

Amen

[@Jim-mw8xw]

i didn’t really love it at first listen, liked it but not love, but then the more i played it, the more i got addicted to it. it’s so good

[@seansswamp]

thats what i was thinkin

[@zeyno2683]

Also Solar is 31 now and it has been a long time now, where she won't let herself be censored by anyone. She is very confident in herself and won't let herself bring down by other peoples opinions on her looks or actions. Which was also the literal meaning of Spit it out, which is a bop!!! These people need to get themselves together, like how do you not go off on such a great song, like huh?????

[@aaronv3859]

HUH 31

[@hiemonii]

Yeah she was born in 91’😭

[@zeyno2683]

(Çüş) why does this have so many likes and why did I not see it 😭😭😭😭

[@BlinkArmy4]

@@aaronv3859 I was shocked too, I never checked how old she was!! I literally thought she was still 27 or 28, similar to IU’s age. She is gorgeous!! Literally stunning. Solar literally has amazing vocals and looks.

[@causallyclueless3604]

I love how the MV starts with a mask breaking/coming off and ends with her putting a mask on. Almost like its alluding to the how she's different than she's perceived. It works really well with the Honey/Honey Trap theme imo.

[@merabooo]

that’s a very interesting analysis 😊 very nice

[@soniamiele1657]

Yes, and how she is seen from this "honey" gaze by everyone around her, because she is popular, but no one really know the real her, and maybe if the people knew all aspects of her personality, they wouldnt praise her so much.

[@aki6605]

All 4 of them have been slapping with their solo Releases!! I'm so excited for the OT4 Comeback, that hopefully will come this year :) Thank you very much for reacting! I'm a b and Lunatic have been on repeat for weeks now, same with Watercolor, which was my favorite Girl group song of 2021 and now Solar comes in and slaps me with Honey :')

[@Pollo.a.la.crema.]

Agree! All four have really had some amazing solos and will make OT4 much more exciting

[@BiancaPark]

I miss OT4 :( Is it confirmed they're doing another comeback together?

[@greasemaster9000]

@@BiancaPark There are two more in their contract I believe :)

[@djvillan]

@@BiancaPark Sadly Moonbyul already confirmed that there will be no OT4 comeback album this year.

[@BiancaPark]

@@djvillan Brb while I go cry in a corner :')

[@jjjulia127]

“Spit it out” was good but it wasn’t addictive for me. *BUT* this “Honey” is fantastic!!! Support Solar!

[@jingl3ball]

Both are addictive to me 👍👍

[@mirroruniverse9331]

Sometimes I don't care if it's addictive or not. If it has good lyrics and composition, it works. It's much better when you know the language haha

[@ravenbagchair3257]

when it comes to solar, expect the unexpected bcs she always does the unexpected, always

[@tera5049]

The chorus is insanely catchy!

[@forlook66]

You absolutely got it right about her doing new things for her solo because she has done what she's good at and is expected of her to fit in mamamoo's concept and colours. So for her solo, she's exploring and she should absolutely do that (as I think other members are doing this too). Also, I think people need to see that Solar is more than just belting and high notes. She's a versatile singer and a great dancer and performer. She also writes and composes songs. She's an artist in her own right.

[@kudgeond755]

She's a killer bee and she did her thing - she killed it. Glad we agree for once, tho imo there was a short bridge after the rap verse and just the right amount of chorus at the end. Like the album, the song is short and sweet but somehow they both feel like there's a lot packed into a small package. I like Spit It Out but it didn't knock me out the way Honey does. Folks might expect Solar to flex her power vocals but at this point in her career she has absolutely nothing to prove and as you said she loves to try new things and take on different challenges. Your interpretation of the lyrics & MV was perfectly fine on a first view but I think you overlooked a few things or at least didn't mention the honey looks she talks about receiving or the destruction of the images of her where she's been put on a pedestal. It also seems to me that there are some nods to the other members of MMM in the song & MV and that there's more to the color choices than just visual design. No shade, btw, since I've watched it a dozen times and have just started to gather my thoughts about the MV.

[@elviraigorevna5206]

I think something that makes this comeback brilliant is how happy Solar looks throughout the music video. She looks like she’s absolutely enjoying the process and it suits the tone of the song and it’s amazing to see her so content. I love it

[@camchem]

That yellow outfit is iconic and probably my favorite K-pop outfit of 2022 so far. Obsessed with it!

[@TheMarieflyy]

I actually adore this song, the more I listen to it the more obsessed I become

[@houstonscott4362]

Def my favorite Solar release and probably my favorite release out of the four though they’re all great. I love how playful her vocals are here, and it’s almost like she reinvented herself. It’s youthful and fresh. Kind of reminds me of IU, and it’d actually be interesting having her on this track because they’d slay. Anyway, loveeeeeeee!!

[@freya118]

An IU and Solar collab is the stuff dreams are made of!

[@sehouna3367]

You are totally right the chorus is consistent, clear and very fast pace: quite difficult

[@fol7067]

I love honey, I think everything about it screams Solar. Like said in the video, we know what she can deliver when doing group stuff, so it’s nice to see her take on a different style for her solo. Not only does it take courage to try something new, you also need to have the skill to back it up.

[@ThruHerEyez]

I love honey over her previous for exactly what you mentioned - it's the LAYERS yet SIMPLICITY. Only a pro can pull this off....a true Solar challenge accepted moment

[@Vikktoriya]

I didn't like spit it out but I LOVE Honey! Thought I have to admit, the MV captivated me first because Solar just looks so beautiful in it.

[@clover2309]

Honestly, I didn't like spit it out at all so I wasn't expecting a whole lot when I clicked on this mv but I'm absolutely obsessed with it! I'm a sucker for anti-drop fakeouts but they can be hard to pull it off so I'm impressed with how well it flows! Not to mention how gorgeous the mv is. This has definitely got me interested in checking out her b-sides too.

[@ylin7118]

My personal favorite is Big Booty, her first self composed song. She shows her charm and powerful vocal in the song.

[@stephaniemacfarlane7297]

I'm surprised you didn't bring up her rapping :o

[@AnaissN]

Yes, I was expecting them to comment about the rapping at any moment 😂 Maybe PD considered it too obviously included in the "trying new things" part? Just guessing 😅

[@Hayleyalba]

I think you hit the nail on the head!! I do truly love the fact that she doesn't do what is expected of her, It's very much in line with who she, a person that likes to try new things 'que Solarsido jingle'. At the end of the day when she looks back she'll be one of the few that won't live with regrets because she got to try all the things she wants. She had done so much work all of last year showcasing just how versatile she is as an artist, I recommend people unaware to give those a view too. She is capable of many things so I'll never know what to expect with a comeback in regards to her which I feel adds to the excitement. Looking forward to a Mamamoo comeback at some point this year too hopefully. I feel all the members have solidified themselves as amazing soloists.

[@lilacsrain6004]

im absolutely OBSESSED with how they've pulled together a chorus this chock full of so many catchy elements; normally a prechorus is a little underwhelming to get to a good chorus and then a banging drop but every single part of it is amazing here??? I totally think the construction of it without a third chorus is the perfect choice, the whole energy of the song and her lyrics are 'i'm gonna leave you wanting a little more' but any more actually would be too much for us to handle. Yong's vocal colour is being utilised SO well here and the visuals are just absolutely spectacular. I think solar having so many different outfit choices here plays into that idea of her saying "i can do what i want at any age", and I'm always so proud of her for trying and doing whatever she wants!

[@swwwue]

given that the name of her ep is 容 : FACE, the mv setup and her outfit being the same color highlights her visuals even more! and the different colored sets prove how she stands out in everything she does. 🍯🐝

[@fooolsun4917]

I loved her voice here, I don't think she has done something quite like this ever before, her voice sounds so sweet and fresh. Also, I think this feels very Solar. It's a provocative song but she threw in there some playful elements and even a few cute expressions, and the hand gestures? I don't know if she helped with the choreo but it also felt exactly like her.

[@latenightcashews]

yes I feel think the same too! she loves using "goofy/silly" or "cute" moments to break up intensity. I love it

[@kirstiecarson8740]

I really enjoyed both releases from Solar. It’s two different sounds from her and I really liked that she tried different concepts. Honey is my favorite of the two. It’s more playful and I really enjoy the instrumental background behind her vocals. I’m always a beat person when it comes to music so she definitely had me hooked on the first listen

[@Dani-um9id]

there's just something so captivating about Solar, I love watching her and listening to her songs. Honey is REALLY good and like you said, it works /because/ Solar has this incredible voice and she doesn't have to prove she can belt to anyone!

[@3rationalfans]

Love feels like too weak a word for this song and MV, actually the whole mini-album. It is so Solar, so polished, smooth, interesting and playful. I am one of those who love both Spit It Out and Honey. To me, Spit It Out hid a lot of its gems so it was particularly rewarding to listen to it over and over again. She used her voice in different ways than how we were used to hearing her use her voice up until that point, and it also felt like an introduction for people who may not follow Solarsido to Solar's motivation for trying new things as a way to channel her life passion and tireless work ethic. You've already covered a lot of the things I love about Honey, so I won't wax lyrical about it here.

[@JoeCool9690S]

Couldn't Said it better myself!. She Nailed it & Then Some! It's definitely gonna be iconic for years to come! The project as a whole is just noteworthy of best album vs USA ones! Is that damm good!

[@SBaguettes]

Solar keeps things fresh I think, lots of people usually prefer chorus than the verses at times and I think thats what the focus was on. Either way I agree with everything - Love the song and the reaction vid 🙌

[@qtacontessenu]

She killed it, I love it

[@Savannah-]

I loved this release right away. She sounds amazing but the song is also so interesting. It kept building up, I would think that that part was the peak and then it would just keep going, I was sold when it hit that catchy chorus. I think it's playing on the unique song structure trend right now but it's still so catchy and vocally impressive.

[@rantmachine2245]

I dont really like incoherent songs. So I dont like most kpop songs. But not this. This one is brilliant and so smooth!

[@user-nx6md8qj5h]

Solar did Solar and the whole album, FACE is really so good, honey is addictive also. In just 5 months, each of mamamoo members have released solo albums, giving us different kind of music styles or genre and that is so amazing because fans get to see different side of the members. And as always, they never disappoint whether it's mamamoo's songs, or their solo songs. I swear, MAMAMOO is worth stanning, because you get too have a talented, (vocal) girlgroup, and 4 active soloists, 4 vocalist, 4 rappers, 4 songwriters, plus the amount of content they release, from osts, collaborations and features. They are just so different & unique and that is just one out of hundred things we fans love about them.

[@ylin7118]

and 4 youtubers LOL

[@fandrade06]

never heard Solar before until this song. It came as recommended, and I couldn't love it more. It is catchy and stays in your head forever

[@ylin7118]

Welcome to the radish garden (MAMAMOO fans are called "moomoo" which means radish in Korean)!!! Hope you check out all her songs and MAMAMOO songs. They're fantastic. MAMAMOO members are all talented artists. BTW have you listened to Hwasa's Maria in any case? Since it was quite popular in 2020.

[@markmccall7660]

Solar is a senior idol. She’s 31. Mamamoo achieved such huge success and all the members are so famous now with KZbin channels, variety shows and radio shows etc. She can do whatever she wants. She refuses to be censored. Let’s face it… Solar is basically the CEO of Rainbow Bridge lol

[@animefean1]

Solar releases only bops , im so happy she doesent go with the predictable ballad path , she THE most multitalented idol so itll be a crime if she confines herself to only doing 1 thing

[@voidfly]

that boom boom boom boom boom part scratches my brain sooo nicely o.o

[@fantasytree123]

i loved how surprise i was by listening all those different parts of the song. it was a discovery

[@cheyennewennmacher2247]

I love the 'rap part' it is so catchy

[@alypamfs]

Solar's song seems easy to sing but it's noooot. It's more breathy and the beat is faster, and Solar always does it. The vocal queen that she is! 💕

[@ylin7118]

I like SPIT IT OUT, but I like HONEY so much more. When I listened to HONEY for the first time, I was like "Huh?" because I've been streaming HONEY teasers for too many times LOL But when I gave it a second listen, I was like "oH mY gODD" because it's so addictive. I found out there's no bridge but it worked for HONEY so well! The song's structure is kinda fresh to me and makes me want to keep listening to it. Thank you so much for a high quality reaction video!!!

[@kitsune_jean]

Personally I liked both Spit it out and Honey, although Honey stands out more both for the structure of the song and for the visual delight offered by the video, which by the way the use of colors throughout the video reminded me of ViviD and BBIBBI (by Heejin and IU respectively) which are also 2 MVs that I visit often 😎👌🏻

[@captaincherry413]

Solar radiates such confidence when she tries new things like this, i really think that's her biggest strength. to be unafraid of trying something that people might possibly not like is BOLD for an idol in the kpop industry lol. like... she made her concept "trying new concepts". solashido is her concept! very cool of her~

[@emmamemma2222]

the song is pretty short but she slayed every aspect

[@zeyno2683]

YES. YES. YES. I agree so much with you, everything u said about her solo music and her role in mamamoo. If u want to listen to her grand vocals take a listen to her many osts or many mamamoo songs, TT or Bside. Solar is a free spirit who longst to express herself in different ways and that is why she chooses to make music like Honey (bop!) or Spit it out (bop!!). Also the reason why she gets on different shows and works on solarsido. If you want to get to know her just take a look on solarsido, that's literally the place where she expresses herself the most in many different ways.

[@dancingphotographer5793]

I didn't love spit it out but loved honey on first listen. Immediately went into my playlist

[@mechi5270]

This just feels so much more fun and alive than Spit It Out. I love seeing her expressions and vocals change and play along with the lyrics

[@julian1948]

Thanks PD! I've been waiting for this all day! Her comeback is bussin' just like honey! 🍯💛

[@Pollo.a.la.crema.]

I would of LOVED an outro at the end with just the cool horns at the end! Edit: actually I’m realizing it’s a type of synth sax that PD pointed out. Kept that going with a percussion beat. So good

[@hannahg459]

genuinely have never seen someone look so good in yellow before...such an amazing comeback

[@DrMewer]

I thought the musical engineering in this song is out of the world!!

[@rantmachine2245]

I love this song so much! Such a great one from solar.

[@mattevans6752]

I think Honey is great! The MV is so aesthetically pleasing with its nice colors. The whole mini-album is great too!

[@ss.sammy.o]

I was very surprised to see this side of solar and I’m not disappointed!! This is already one of my favorite releases of the year and we’re only 3 months in

[@originaldaikon536]

I love this song, its fun af! like you mentioned, the lighting and the colors in the video are just so pleasant to watch, I think this is an upgrade from spit it out. You should totally react to the rest of the album, it is a very pop, dance, experimental one, also there is the song called big booty and that is a fan favorite, the second best song in the album imo, just after honey

[@crumui]

at first i didnt know how to put it in words but i think these are the right ones: this comeback is so solar. i almost expected her to do something i didnt expect and even tho i kinda knew that, that mv and that song hit me like a truck because who wouldve thought we will get such an iconic chorus and song build-up?

[@dreamergirl173]

I LOVE this song! I was so excited for Solar’s solo comeback and with her, I never know what to expect. I’ve had the album on repeat! I never thought of how to shortness of the song could add to wanting to replay it, but now that you’ve mentioned it, I totally see how it does!

[@TheMarieflyy]

So happy you're reacting to her

[@kennyj604]

At first I was like this is different from what I exoected and then it immediately came to mind this is Solar and her channel is about new challenges. A perfect Solar comeback. As for comparison to Spit it Out. Spit it Out was a " safe " release whereas Honey feels more of a " brave " release. Video ....... llove the tone on tone. She becomes the absolute centre of attention.

[@sumalala6860]

I loved the unique structure of this song bc it never allowed for me to get bored!! And I love how her vocals sound in this song 💖

[@kurzedificio]

I absolutely love that she challenges herself. And find her approach to music so heartfelt and genuine, she just likes to communicate her feelings and challenges through them. Seeing what she cooks up is always so interesting too. I love both SIO and HONEY She said in an interview that since she usually gets the chorus for ot4 songs, she finds that she also likes bass a lot. Since they seem to prefer to match the group's color first, she likes to explore her other ranges in her solos.

[@Lulu-ej1ke]

Thank you for this reaction PD. I love everything about this song, tho at first I was like "where's the bridge part?" smth is missing, but then after several listen I eat my words. THIS IS PERFECT, I love how it was constructed, the lyrics is cute, the mv is so beautiful everything is perfect. And if I'm gonna choose bet. spit it out and honey, I'll definitely choose honey 🍯 ✨

[@carolvanille]

I'm so glad with the comeback. She looks stunning at the music video, the song is cachty and I hope that she get good positions at the charts. Solar is THE queen 🌞

[@fantasytree123]

i mean seeing you speak give me goosebumps for real edit: in a good way, because u totally feel and taste the songs, the artists and mv

[@victoriab98]

Not a fan of mamamoo’s music but Solar’s solo music is just too good 🙌🏻

[@aryanishyadav8541]

PD you've been working so hard constantly keeping up with the comebacks..Thank you so.much for taking your time..love your videos👍👍❤❤❤❤🥰🥰and as always solar slays..😘

[@Alexo_]

I really liked Spit It Out and I really like Honey!

[@DeepKingBrine]

Yesssss my bestie!!! She absolutely CRUSHED this album

[@snowysnowwish]

i honestly would've loved a bridge and a final chorus, but i still genuinely adore it. it's such a catchy song and it's very re-listenable!

[@TheSonnyJohn]

You love to see it.

[@sharonr.m.4590]

I liked both Spit it out and Honey, they are completely different but amazing at the same time!

[@AmethystKaianna]

It's been two years!! Wow, it felt like yesterday

[@sindaquil_]

LET'S GO I WAS WAITING FOR THIS REACTION 🙌🏼

[@WiseSmellyLegs]

I was also surprised by the timecode of that music video/song itself and I started to worry, why it is short. But although I prefer longer/normal length, it depends if that song is short because they made it shorter or if the song didn’t need to be made longer to have “normal length” and in this case it’s the way that it didn’t need to be longer, so yeah I agree at the end it feels perfect

[@filipa15martins]

love both Solar´songs.Honey is more provocative. Love you reaction, Thank you!

[@belld.s5276]

It's a but funny, but "short and sweet" is exactly how I would describe the song. It certainly wasn't what I was expecting...albeit, I wasn't sure what I was expecting. All I know for sure is that she was going to do something bold, and for the fans. And she did. I liked it.

[@r0me0iii97]

Honey is a song that you want to repeat after you have listened to it, it's sweetly addicting to hear. I think the length helps.

[@berdeng]

I love the mini album, it served a lot of different things. They also made a track using the spit it out intro sample, which is always fun. And Big Booty has that Melting sound that I absolutely loved ! Definitely check it out, that track is more mamamoo solar in my opinion~

[@pilotkey6526]

As a Mamamoo fan I came to conclusion that yes, Mamamoo songs utilized Solar's voice in various ways and there is no need for her to prove to anyone what she can do, so she can just focus on things she doesn't get to do in Mamamoo. Like her little rap section for example. I am in LOVE with Honey. As much as I like Spit it out, I think it did not really capture general audience's attention well and was kinda forgotten. Honey on the contrary is very vibrant and catchy, so I really hope this comeback takes Solar's solo career further. As you said, those vibrant colors and minimalistic sets work perfectly for this song. It's just very pleasant to watch. Also the whole album is really good and diverse! I really recommend it!

[@leeice1691]

I love both Solar's solo songs... 💜💜💜

[@SwimmingInSunlight]

I'm so addicted to this song, I love the energy of the continuous chorus 🐝

[@basscat111]

Solar has this way of looking right through the camera and into your soul.

[@davidsarabia304]

the reaction that I expected the most, thanks for doing it so quickly

[@toincoss]

I can only think of 1 of the reasons why Solars wardrobe is much sexy in a way. I think maybe it's due to her recent success with workout for a magazine with boss yang. i really am into this bop music and the unexpected turn on Solar's vocal

[@starlight8554]

I wonder who did the music video because it’s *scrumptious* The colours are graded so perfectly. This is one of the better music videos to use colour in such a cohesive way in a while out of all the kpop videos I’ve seen recently.

[@joyjoyz778]

I love the song and the album!!! Really like the style.

[@NotUrSeestra]

I love Spit it Out, I love Honey, I love Solar, just love 😂

[@bunbungabriel]

I was really looking forward to your reaction I think this is going to become my favorite mmm solo she really did that

[@sunkicore]

I love her so much😭

[@candiia.l.9365]

Spit It Out was good. Honey is great. Spit it out was 10/10 for me, but when compared to Honey, Honey is a scale breaker.

[@hxonst9563]

I love both Songs soo much

[@elsinoreatmidnight]

PD, I was waiting for you to review this and I'm so glad you did

[@tinggarpradipta4486]

The song struckture is so interesting

[@harumoomoo]

Everytime Mamamoo or one of the girls make a comeback I have to come here watch your review! Great video, thanks!

[@yourbestfriendjoshua]

I'm OBSESSED with how unique the structure of the chorus is. They gave us a pre-chorus, actual chorus, and post-chorus that all felt like one major chorus. I've also never heard a song under 3 minutes feel like a 4+ minute song before so it's composition is brilliant as well.

[@Itsfirst]

Tbh there are a lot of kpop songs out there that i like but THIS ONE tho. I literally like every part of the song, others are good too but this one gives out different vibes🤭

[@aranara_song]

I loved the MV, it was so nice to look at and super clean. I'm glad Solar is still going strong on an industry that stops liking female idols after they hit 30.

[@Jussy2654]

OMG, There is so much that can be said about Solar... This song is such a bop!

[@UserUnknownng2g]

Loved both solar's stuff spit it out and honey...watch her channel as much as possible too yes you were right about her wanting to her liking of experimenting with her sound and i am loving it looking forward to more experiments *wink*

[@michelleeewu]

Omg clicked this right away to hear your reaction!!

[@AnaissN]

I was expecting your reaction the most! You have become my favorite reactor, doing in depth analysis of the songs and the videos is exactly what I expect from a reactor. So glad you liked the song! I was a little surprised hearing the song at first, I wasn't sure if I liked it or not, it just felt unexpected to me, just because it surprised me. But after the second listen, I loved it (knowing more what to expect) and the more I listen the more it catches me (like honey 😂). I also liked this song more than Spit it Out, i feel is more interesting and shows Solar is growing as an artist.