The Kulture Study: VERIVERY "Tag Tag Tag" MV

[@gyubi5593]

This comeback was overall just super clever. Wasn't sure if you noticed but the title isn't just referring to the innocent children's game 'Tag', it's also about the tag feature on most social media platforms (You can even see the tag feature they use on Insta @ 2:28). Actually the whole song is a reference to social media they talk about timelines and they even make a hashtag in the choreo @ 3:08, and if you read the lyrics accompanied by the creepy MV things get pretty strange. The lyrics seem to be about a person that is obsessed with someone so they stalk them through social media which eventually turns into real life.. Some of the lyrics are "Show me babe, deeper into your timeline (right now)", "What’re you doing tomorrow? I wanna be with you every day (Creep Creep) If I say it like a joke, will you figure out the hidden message?", "All night, your feed calls out to me Tag-Tag-Tag-Tag Feels like I’m taking one more step to you Tag-Tag-Tag-Tag.", "Tag, you’re it". Maybe i'm looking to deep into this but the creepy Mv reinforces this theory because why the fuck would they make a song about love accompanied by an Mv like this

[@autumnwinter9002]

Now that you point it out it does seem like that. Nice explanation 👏

[@MindOfMando]

the clapping out of the shadows scared the shit out of me lmao but VeriVery are so good and hopefully digipedi keep working with them for their MVs

[@Yino_lemmon]

Mind Of Mando omg thank you for appreciating the boys not only at your channel

[@hunniepots_]

When you forget they're signed under Jellyfish Entertainment 😂😂😂 I should have known something creepy/scary was going to happen when I first watched the mv when it came out

[@cash_eye]

True🤣

[@Namei116]

Can you tell mvs from Jellyfish entertainment that have creepy/scary things in them?

[@cash_eye]

@@Namei116 Check out these 2 MV's by a group called VIXX they are signed to Jellyfish Entertainment the songs are called: Voodoo Doll & HYDE

[@Namei116]

@@cash_eye is there any recent videos? (Released from this year or 2-3 years ago?)

[@cash_eye]

@@Namei116 check out all the music videos for an amazing girl group called DREAMCATCHER they are currently the only girl group with a rock sound & an amazing dark universe

[@leondeveraux4485]

WHY DID IT GET SO SCARY THE SONG IS SO BUBBLY???

[@xgxox1234]

Leon Deveraux It’s jellyfish ent😂 the home of creepy

[@cash_eye]

@@xgxox1234 true🤣

[@heyitsrosie]

From my point of view it fits really well. The font they used for this comeback reminded me to the old school horror movies from the 90s. And the song kinda sounded like that. Just like thriller is supposed to be a horror type of concept but the music is upbeat.

[@mollyzml7628]

Tbh the lyrics are somewhat creepy as well

[@Marie45610]

Are we not going to talk about the scene near the end of the MV where it pans past the guy in the bathroom who's looking out the door but you can also see his face in the reflection in the mirror behind him?

[@miss2o6]

That was the scariest part for me. I noticed it right away and was like oh shit!

[@xgxox1234]

Little does everyone know but in the bts of this mv after the shot at the end Kangmin ran like a little baby into Minchans arms😂💕

[@StarScorpion1412]

I know that one of the common theories is that Kangmin started with them, but was spirited away and is now trapped in the house (hence the empty shoes with the human shadow and barefoot Kangmin). It's fun to watch this MV because you notice new things every time that are warning you about things about to get creepy.

[@soniciris]

copy-pasting my comment from another reaction XD I thought the MV was GENIUS in the way it played on our expectations and subtly started bringing in the sense of unease. It subverts each assumption one by one: creepy abandoned house! Oh, but they're just playing tag. Wait, that's hide and seek not tag-- ohhh, they have to take a picture and 'tag' the person they find. That voyeuristic shot Yeonho turning on the old tv is a little creepy, but there's perfectly normal shots afterwards. Why is he BLINDFOLDED--oh, it's just blind-man's bluff. They keep offering rational expectations, so when the bare feet started to creep into the 'blindfolded' camera view I was like "that's a bit weird" but that was it. Then everyone is gone...and the 'tag you're it' is suddenly ominous...and when Minchan goes to take a picture of Kangmin standing eerily in a dark hallway the phone detects another 'face' (do you want to tag this person?) in the darkness behind him. Then while you're still going WTF they let it off the reins completely, creepy mirror-duplicate Hoyoung, empty shoes casting human shadows, Kangmin walking down the hall while ANOTHER Kangmin hides behind a door. And THEN, when the song is 'over' they bring the creep into THE DANCE SCENE. Dance sequences are usually quite separate from an MV story, and in Tag3 some of the dance scenes are on set but the rest are on a big blank lit stage that we've been trained to see as 'this doesn't match the MV but that's okay, it's just the dance scenes'...so when the creepy (?imposter? ?posessed?) barefoot Kangmin is in there too it is even more unsettling.

[@Electroboost5000]

Bionic Birb tbh when I watched the video and saw the “imposter kangmin” the first thing that came to mind was that maybe the shots weren’t in order. Like, maybe kangmin was never found while playing hide and seek, the ‘ghost/evil being’ found him first and then proceeded to pretend to be kangmin while playing the other games..?

[@Red-sv5fu]

Sure it subverts expectations and gives the mv a thrilling and mysterious atmosphere. But why would you want that? What part of the song correlates with ominous horror movie? Artistic licenses should be freely expressed but you need to think about whether it’s appropriate or not. It’s like when Disney makes live action Lion King incredibly realistic. Ruins the original because every character lacks the ability to express emotions which the original cartoon had so much of.

[@aimeetraynor9021]

@@Red-sv5fu ...this is Kpop not Disney? And this is a group from Jellyfish who are known for doing creepy concepts. VIXX have done werewolf vampires, voodoo dolls, cyborgs and the Greek god of the underworld as themes. Gugudan were dolls in a creepy chocolate factory and Gugudan 5959 were basically serial killers of candy people in their ice-chuu mv. It's fun, get over it

[@Red-sv5fu]

@@aimeetraynor9021 I used Disney as an analogy for why you need to utilise the appropriate mediums and styles, I never said they were disney. Also all the Vixx and Gugudan songs with a horror element matched with the lyrics and tone of the song. Apparently the lyrics for “Tag Tag Tag” liken the act of “tagging” people on social media to playing a game of tag. Literally what part of that says do a horror concept mv.

[@aimeetraynor9021]

@@Red-sv5fu yes chococo and ice-chu definitely sounded like creepy concepts. Would you rather it had just been a video of them playing tag? I really can't see the issue with adding a horror element to the music video; it was interesting, something different from other current releases and is in keeping with the Jellyfish style. If all music videos "had" to fit the lyrics of their songs there would not be as much diversity as we get. And since you say you haven't read the lyrics, yes they are related to social media "tagging" but many people also read it as someone who is obsessed with a certain person and becomes almost stalkerish, which then does fit elements of this music video.

[@b.g.m.9644]

it's interesting how you mention the light creeping up over time since red is a huge thing this comeback and the only other song on the album is called Mystery Light. and it's pretty much confirmed they'll be continuing with this concept because in their recent dance choreo one of the hashtags is "to be continued." jellyfish loves their spooky concepts

[@twisted_introvert]

And here I thought PD didn't like VeriVery since they didn't react to Ringx3 & From Now. I'm so proud of VV following in their hyungs' (& my UBG) VIXX's footsteps; 2 bright, fun MVs...and then things take a turn for the creepy/weird/fantastical. 🧛‍♂️🌑 👏 👻🤳 This is the content I came for - both from the group & PD. Keep it up, everyone! 👍

[@WiBaueh]

Woah I've never someone else who's ubg is Vixx

[@twisted_introvert]

@@WiBaueh Clearly you're not on VIXX Amino, then. 😊 But hello there, Starlight!

[@kimeki95]

I'm not on amino too but been having VIXX as my ubg ever since 2012 😊

[@effakim8838]

@@WiBaueh well starlight entered the group chat

[@yugiohfreakforever]

My uuult group is VIXX and I grew to naturally love VRVR since pre-debut and even getting to know them I love them even more. I even dropped my money for Kcon just to see them and SVT and Nuest. I needed to see VRVR. I am proud of VRVR for having quite a big fan base for a rookie group.

[@bambamjinjinwinwinyangyang107]

PD's reaction at the end is my exact reaction when I first watched this. I was so creeped out!

[@vrfixkw]

I nearly jumped YES MY BOYS STAN VERIVERY and lol yeah same like wTh is this MV but I stan

[@ven_nom8636]

TRUST ME IM A HUGE VERRER BUT THE MV SCARED ME SO MUCH FJDJDN EVEN NOW WHEN IVE WATCHED IT SO MUCH ITS NIGHT AND IM SCARED- AS SCARY AS IT IS THOUGH, IM SO GLAD PD WATCHED IT CUZ ITS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MV'S PRODUCTION-WISE

[@shay1812]

im so late but i have a THEORY and it's 4 am so this might sound freaking crazy but let's hit it anyways: first i'll make a list of ... all of the creepy shit we see here OOF ( ill try and go in order) 1. they went into a haunted house idiotsaashga 2. hoyoung (blonde) locks himself in the bathroom - but the mv doesn't always happen in order so remember that 3. yeonho (dirty blonde) finds a tv and sees that someone/thing has been watching them since they arrived 4. minchan (tall one wearing double plaid and blind fold) sees members disappear + toes? 5. their closeups start to get shaky and blurry, almost like a horror documentary 6. minchan sees kangmin (green sweater) smiling at him in a secluded hallway in the house (but notice the house is a mess now with things thrown everywhere) and then he sees a pair of hands behind him. 7. dongheon sees himself tagged in a picture, photographer unknown 8. hoyoung mirror scene (shivers) 9. hands again 10. passing shadow 11. kangmin passes HIMSELF in the bathroom 13:00 12. kangmin's empty shoes, but his shadow 13. hoyoung selfie recognition 14. gyehyeon selfie recognition 15. kangmin sees toes from inside of the closet 16. minchan realizes they have the wrong kangmin 17. kangmin's blindfolded in the pool - trapped now, my theory/my timeline of events: 1. They go into an abandoned house to play hide and seek 2. kangmin goes into the closet to hide and sees someone's bare feet approaching him 2:05 , 2:08 , 2:10 , 4:57 3. Dongheon (the first seeker) finds "Kangmin" inside of the closet 2:12 2:22 - but it's not the real kangmin. My theory is that in actuality he finds kangmin's double, and real kangmin is STILL inside of the closet, stuck in a time loop/alternate universe/spirt realm where he's alone. [during dongheon's turn, hoyoung is caught in the mirror, but dongheon finds him in time and saves him 4:39] 4. trying to find everyone and figure things out, Real Kangmin roams the halls nad unknowingly goes past his double. 4:45 His double is hiding from Yongseung (light blue shirt) who is now the seeker 2:45 5. Thinking everyone has been found, ot6 + fake kangmin decide to play the game again, but a little bit different and in the attic. clapping blindfolded tag. minchan is the seeker. 6. people start dissappearing from around minchan, and he sees toes approach him from under his blindfold 7. this is when yeonho realizes they're being watched 3:04 8. minchan is stolen, just like kangmin and thrown into this spirit realm- which is why everyone around him disappears. he doesn't take notice of this, just figures everyone is good at hiding. 9. Playing to the rules of the game, he searches around with his phone camera, only to spot REAL kangmin, and the fake one behind him. Realizing it's been caught, the spirit releases minchan with the clap. 10. returning back from the spirit world, minchan finds everyone - or he THINKS he does, and the leave, but this is when he realizes they took the wrong kangmin. he's the only one who can tell because he's the only one who's been to the spirit world and back. 11. final shot, kangmin is blindfolded and alone, lost. There's also the other creepy scenes that work their way in around but i think i covered all of my theory haha. The ONLY person to not have something creepy happen to him is Yongseung, which could mean something or could not. I have a feeling it doesn't mean anything bc there's no real hints to it - but i could be wrong !! anyways stan verivery they're .. really great. p.s. pd you should do a listening party for them for SURE, their side tracks are pretty killer.

[@writingfrommyverivixxgrave8499]

I really liked how you explained not just about this MV but also about how Korean horror movies are. They are the master In this field. And so does JELLYFISH ENT. and the fact that VERIVERY who wants to become CREATIVE idols doing such this. I can say they have a very bright future.

[@taylorsims4670]

MY BABIES thank you so much PD this means so much to me

[@taylorsims4670]

Also, they’re under the same company as VIXX so with that in mind, their concept makes a lot of sense

[@laurafarias5226]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR REACTING TO THEM!! I thought you wouldnt do it lol. Honestly TagTagTag was such a diffrent theme from what they have done before, but keeping their sound and music style. People should wake up and appreciate these hardworking and sweet boys!!

[@ashtrash7651]

i love when it shows the perspective of being blindfolded and when he sees the feet he takes it off but no one is there gives such an eerie feeling but it was clever

[@narwhal8299]

PD, Verivery just made a comeback called Lay Back. It's amazing! You should check it out!

[@cloudsweater]

“I’m a baby back bitch” PD WTF LMAO 😂

[@jisoomoon2079]

I have been waiting so long for you to finally react to Verivery, cause they are amazing!

[@AliV125]

Can i just say that I really love PD. I learn so much for him since I am a video arts/film student. The way he breaks down everything is just amazing. He is truly so intelligent. I look up to you PD! Much love ❤️

[@melanie-cu6mi]

i rlly loved this concept bc it was so unique for an mv n like u said i rlly hope they continue this theme or story cuz tbh its kinda interesting n i think the song is called tag tag tag cuz from what i see the concept of the game they were playing is similar to hide n seek but when the seeker finds someone they have to take a pic n tag them?? (like how you'd tag someone on insta) but as for the story i get more confused the more i watch it like at first i thought kangmin (green sweater, the guy whos walking backwards at the end) was a ghost that only minchan (the guy who stayed behind n looked back at kangmin) could see but now that im watching it again i think all the members could see him but smth happened to kangmin (idk what tho) but lmao n e ways i could make a whole video abt my theories imma stop here

[@mangacraz00]

So glad you reacted to this! I hope you react to a live stage of this too! The opening choreography gets me every time!

[@tagNickname55]

Oh cool, didn't know about this mv until just now. Definitely an interesting concept. Your thoughts are always so relatable~

[@kruddster1]

OMG I love how VERIVERY is evolving and your reaction was priceless. I laughed so hard!

[@sophia-cv8qh]

honestly this is my favorite verivery title track

[@Yasmin-jx6gh]

Thank you for reaction👍 they are amazing❤️

[@BaileeWalsh]

I remember when this came out and I kept refreshing the page the see the comments on the video! I *love* Verivery!! I really think they're going to become a top favorite group of mine, especially being under Jellyfish and VIXX being my second favorite group! All I Do from their 2nd mini-album earlier this year is one of my favorite songs from them.

[@Yino_lemmon]

Thank you soooo much! Plz give more attention to these boys

[@Eden-to6zh]

yes! thank you for reacting to Verivery! i get the same reaction watching ugh Vixx little brothers indeed

[@angiecxn]

Yess!! I was hoping you would review this mv! Thank you I love verivery! ❤️

[@natalee_a7]

Finally!!!!! Thank you sm for checking them out. They are so underrateeeeeeed

[@tomoeshoe3731]

My reaction was quite similar to yours. The hands clapping had me freaked the hell out, not to mention how the old and broken TV was able to watch everyone. If you don't mind requests, I would love to see you give your take on VAV's Give Me More mv or SURAN Don't Hang Up mv🙏🏽

[@TYMOSO]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS OMG

[@francesgetz8343]

God i hope they do more of this. It would be so wonderful.

[@verrerbit]

Thank you for reacting to this! 👌💕

[@lulu8218]

Omg, Thank you so much for reacting to VeriVery^^ They're so sweet and fun, I'm so excited for what they get up to next!! Waiting for your reaction of TBZ D.D.D!

[@dariakomissarchik6731]

I was looking forward to this reaction so much! I get so excited when you post a video! This was the exact kind of reaction I was looking for too. I was just sitting there grinning like an idiot waiting for the creepy part to come up, when it did I was giggling to myself too lol

[@maiheartx]

this was really creepy, wtf happened LOL digipedi making creepy or dark mv's with fun music (love4eva / tag tag tag) hahah

[@kebiization]

I'm so happy to see this.

[@eve648]

tHANK U SO MUCH FOR REACTING

[@chlare7684]

Love the openning to this video! 😊

[@FweeAsABird]

thank you so much for reacting to verivery!! ♥♥♥ what you mentioned about koreans making things unsettling reminded me of the DHMIS series oh and couldn't disagree more about the song i never get tired of it, it's my new favorite vrvr song ♥♥ best comeback

[@nooryelda]

Love your reaction, thank you for being able to rewatch. Please react to their comeback song Verivery - Lay back ^^

[@disenthrall4859]

didn't expect you to react to VERIVERY thank you so much

[@melanie-cu6mi]

AHHHH TYSM FOR THIS REACTIONN

[@rilka3632]

gosh, when I watched the mv and I was like you know what it's a basic poppy video not my style, I'm out. switched to a different video and here I am questioning my decisions

[@stephcon6818]

PD thank you for uploading! Would love to see reactions to: Rocket Punch - Bim Bam Bum Everglow - Adios Red Velvet - Umpah Umpah Would also love to see listening parties for the B-sides of all 3 of these. I especially enjoyed Rocket Punch and Everglow B-sides. Rocket Punch’s B-sides give me electropop vibes and Everglow’s B-sides give old school techno vibes. I think they will definitely appeal to you! 💖💖💖

[@RoyalSubject]

MY SCHOOL WORK CAN WAIT I NEED TO SEE THIS!!!

[@piusparkles]

I've waited so long for your reaction to my bbys ❤️

[@Jey-mn4eg]

PD thank you so much for reacting to my babys!

[@Nessainthebuilding]

I had the opposite reaction to PD. When the horror elements came in I was like "YES! AWESOME!"

[@vanny4405]

Can you do a video of everglow adios and red velvet umpah umpah plzzz

[@cash_eye]

Bye👋

[@splritwolf]

Yea please

[@veriveryateez866]

VERIVERY will comeback again in 1.7 please stan them！！！！

[@henlex6424]

I had the same reaction. It's such an amazing video but I'm such a wimp I only watched it twice😂😂😂

[@lilsilverstars]

The first time I ever saw Tagx3 I was so freaked out 😂I would love to see you do a reaction to #GUN's 'Lord', it's so beautiful!!

[@chelseydolbec4043]

That moment when you come see if your favourite youtuber has reacted to Tag Tag Tag and see that he posted 3 hours ago! I’m shook! He read my mind

[@nawadher8276]

Kakksjjsj finally my boys😭💜💜💜💜💜 thanks so much

[@whatahag7743]

i was waiting for this reactionnn finally

[@kopiberi]

YES FINALLY ILY PD

[@Oliveeyahhh]

stan talent stan verivery!

[@luxariaheart]

Lmao that ending caught everyone off guard. Anyway, pls check out The Boyz’ “D.D.D” and Everglow’s “Adios” hehe I love both songs 🌸

[@alevillamarin3336]

Verivery is the best 🥺😍

[@lovedorlovedyou7453]

I DIDN'T THINK YOU WERE GONNA REACT TO THIS AHHHHHHH

[@HDMIcord]

Its 5am and i just woke up but gotta watch some form of therapy. Way to start the day.

[@うぃしゅ-k6v]

ありがとうございます！！

[@松下さら]

Please react to Everglow’s Adios!

[@庹里]

up

[@DonnieDVILL]

It’s said that EVERGLOW has copied and plagiarized another song

[@ayayayayayahuang801]

@@DonnieDVILL that's a rumor. Part of rhythm comes from traditional folk.

[@DonnieDVILL]

Ayayayayaya Huang r u talking about the song “Destin by TROOPER”?

[@fireonice12492]

Verivery has charmed me hardcore.

[@mothynx]

I be waiting for Adios

[@tyriquefleming2432]

Adios pls

[@pufek5799]

*Ok but like the MV is so cool?The song has such a happy vibe but the cinematography of the movie hits you with creepy scenes?*

[@aisyahestivally4428]

I think Jellyfish specialization on creepy mv 😂

[@luvvvv124]

If you look at the lyrics while watching it gives off a offputting/ creepy / stalkerish vibe. So the spin making it scary was SOOO cool and well thought out. Also the tagging thing they're doing on instagram. Ugh their minds

[@dramallamayup]

I SCREAMED WHEN I GOT THE NOTIFICATION

[@cash_eye]

Why did I watch this at midnight

[@elmartowo]

BIM BAM BUM PLZ Rocket Punch killed it with that marvelous masterpiece

[@danielavv3648]

Red velvet umpha umpha❤️

[@stupidshrekk]

adios by everglow!

[@sophiaconsidine4146]

I love this song and the creepy aspect of it made me like it more because up till now, they’re songs sounded pretty similar to me, so this was a nice change and I really like it!!

[@redoctagonstopthat4341]

Adios reaction PLEASE

[@eunhashoe1907]

the conjuring reference is pure genius

[@multiwongi]

"I was gonna watch this again. But now I'm not going to. I am that much of a giant baby" 😂 That got me

[@gabrielgiudice8890]

Who else is in the 360p squad?

[@meggoo]

They probably will continue this genre. Just to let you know they could be coming out on Halloween. So far through their releases in every 3 months starting from Jan 'Ring Ring Ring' then April 'From Now' to July 'Tag Tag Tag' there could be a possible comeback during Halloween. Just a theory of mine. But I'm glad you enjoyed them. Please stan Verivery. ❤️😁

[@MozzarellaPatty]

You’re reaction to when it got creepy is a fucking MOOD

[@deerif]

Jellyfish's spoopiness is baaack~~~

[@kimvious]

yayyyy

[@beannieswife1800]

Plssssss react to The Rose- Red and Everglow-Adios!!

[@ioyuyisna5085]

am literally waiting for u to react their latest cb . 'lay back' .

[@gyaru6441]

EVERGLOW ADIOS PLSSSSSS

[@rdpa4019]

We need a reaction for Everglow - Adios!!!!

[@DonnieDVILL]

Plagiarism

[@oberdamujigae]

oh yeah PD can you do reaction to Yukika's Cherries Jubiles? the mv is also produced by digipedi (and song's by monotree so ppl been dubbing her 13th loona member lol)

[@GJYYNGII]

You should react to both UP10TION's and EVERGLOW's comebacks; "Your Gravity" and "Adios."

[@nuezts]

hello pd! please add viini’s (kwon hyunbin) solo debut, genie, into your list! he was in produce 101 season 2 and was a part of jbj. he improved so much and even participated in the making of his own debut album, so i’d love to see your reaction. thank you

[@luvvvv124]

FINALLY

[@toaster19_32]

that expression of horror is peak relatable

[@sophierose8773]

Isn’t that also the same pool from loonas Hi High?

[@roseantics]

i probably watched this mv over 1000 times now bc im the biggest verrer ever but i honestly didn’t think it was that scary but looking at it at a different perspective yeah it’s spooky ngl.. i hope you react to verivery’s music videos in the future !!

[@ladyrat2699]

I can't stop laughing at PD being scared......😄 Breathe....breathe...it's just a MV.