XG - PUPPET SHOW (Official Music Video) REACTION!!!

[@hibinoawa]

Harvey’s black teeth called Ohaguro is old custom in Japan which stands for “ a woman with virtues”. I’m impressed with the message.

[@OddEyeGuy]

all i see when i see that is addiction.

[@いっさ-e7m]

I think Ohaguro is the traditional makeup for woman to show that she is a mature woman in Japan.

[@anthonytoo]

really? i’ll have to do some research on that!

[@nitrokid]

We also see black teeth on scary Japanese ghost character :D

[@hibinoawa]

@@いっさ-e7m Yes, yes. It’s for married women who follow their husbands. Some girls here also wear white veils. I don’t think they are talking about marriage but it suggests something…

[@CowsRdumb]

They all looked so pretty in this video but Juria really stood out. Her outfit, her face, her voice were all beautiful

[@jofx1027]

That's why XG is the real deal. They are THE DREAM TEAM in every possible way. They can't miss - not one step. They are the best of the best. This EP is a no skip album. 💯 Thank you for the love and support for XG.

[@alexandragabitto2573]

The girls ARE in heaven! Buddhist heaven that is - the string is a reference to the Buddhist story about the single cobweb thread coming to save a person from a level of Buddhist hell. The girls are achieving enlightenment/being reincarnated/breaking the cycle basically! EDIT: I forgot to mention the red string of fate. The references in this video are INSANE. EDIT EDIT: I’m going to give a quick rundown of the story behind the music video for anyone interested: - The XG girls are lowered individually into Buddhist Hell by the thread of a spider (the scene with Chisa represents this). The figures you see in the very beginning are wearing traditional Buddhist headdresses. They are surrounded by spirits who are caught in a cycle of reincarnation that never ends. (In Buddhism the “spider’s thread” is a reference to how Buddha took the thread of a spider in Heaven and lowered it down to Hell so that a criminal can climb up from Hell to Paradise. Therefore the thread of a spider is a symbol of slight hope aka a silver lining and of fragility. In the story it’s stated that the thread descended through “many layers of sky and clouds.”) - The XG girls look on sadly as many spirits attempt to reach Paradise and fail, exploding into nothingness (Maya looking down from her perch represents this.) - Even though the XG girls are hailed as goddesses by the other spirits (represented by the way the other spirits bow to them) they realize they still can’t reach Paradise alone aka achieve enlightenment. - This changes when the XG girls find each other in death, realizing that their meeting was fate in order for them to reach Paradise together (they are tied together by the “red string of fate” and “hesonoo” is Japanese for umbilical chord.) This is represented four times in the video and twice in the chorus of the song; When Juria is running to help a spirit and meets Hinata there’s a close up of her eye where we see her having a vision of an explosion, when Harvey (who has black teeth which in Japan is a common practice amongst women because it represents a “woman with virtues”) meets Jurin, when the XG girls rap/dance together as a group with the drums, and when a wayward spirit’s failure to achieve enlightenment causes an explosion which knocks everyone down leaving only XG standing strong. There’s also a ton of fourth wall breaks showing that they’ve broken away from the circle the spirits are stuck walking in. They know the Truth aka achieved enlightenment and know you’re watching basically. Also, it is only in the later two choruses the girls adlib together. The first chorus, when they haven’t met in the video yet, has none. - Before XG goes, they bless one of the spirits who is heavily implied to be pregnant with the XG girls as seen in the teaser for Hesono-o (the moon is associated with womanhood, XG fans are ALPHAZ aka wolves, the cover art for their album is reminiscent of cell division, etc) who have earned the right to be reincarnated. - The XG girls take a literal leap of faith together and successfully reach Paradise! The music video is tied to XG’s themes of female empowerment-women have two “x” chromosomes, the girls are “extraordinary,” they have the “x-factor,” are portrayed in the MV for GVRL GVNG as mutants like the X(Wo)men, they represent a better future for women in a patriarchal society and stand for the next generation of children (children birthed by women who have “new DNA”) hence the futurism stuff. I hope this helps anyone!

[@kakuyayi]

Oh my god! That’s a nice storyline. Thank you so much.

[@111h.7]

すごい考察です！❤ありがとう😊よければMVにもこの考察コメントを書いてください☺️

[@nicholaslouie7590]

XG is simply out of this world. Simon and his crew really be doing amazing stuff with these girls. They have all the talent and are only going to get better with time. Thank you for this reaction.

[@anthonytoo]

facts!!

[@enemynumber-zm3ug]

Like maya said in xg tape super saiyan slayin coz every comeback xg will be stronger more🔥

[@poisondarts]

I interpret this as a story about *truly* standing out. In the initial world, everyone is uniquely dressed...yet somehow this world is still so monotonous (and kind of boring?). How do you separate yourself from those boxed in by their concept or genre? How do you reach the top (without imploding like the others when they try and experiment). YOU DO THEM ALLLLL! All the different sounds and themes. Versatility display right off the bat. No two XG songs are quite alike in this mini album and it's so perfect for this New DNA concept where we get none of this "one concept per album" or separate concept "eras". Their sound is diverse and its letting them pass through and run to the top without their careers figuratively exploding :> YAY INTERPRETATIONSSS

[@dolceluna.3349]

I love this

[@hokechew]

I thought of it as - an individual can't reach the top on their own. The one person tried it and exploded. They gonna make it because they made the leap together.

[@hildegardekarlsefni]

i love you man

[@lovelizive]

Amazing interpretation! ❤

[@ianvlnva]

Solid! I have a similar take but read a bit closer on the creatures, here's my interpretation: • Creature that exploded into blue smoke - The ones who dared to stand out and make the leap first before XG but didn't make it. They maybe served as inspiration for others to make the leap and risk too. They didn't make it probably cause they did it alone, or went ahead of themselves. • Creature holding the sphere - The ones who care for, or are protective of XG. Who are careful of them getting hurt from taking the risk. I think it makes sense with the interaction with Juria and Hinata being protective, and with Chisa and Juria as they seem to gesture like asking permission or comforting it. • The background creatures - they are ordinary people or performers of the average type. Not necessarily bad, but they don't stand out and just go with the majority crowd. The visual metaphor is that they are blown away by the explosiveness and talents of XG. And once they witness XG they can't help but be caught in awe and at the end bow down and recognize that they are great and are the ones who can make the leap to the top Overall, they are 3 examples of what XG was able to distinguish themselves from and overcome to reach the top of the other side: they are unique and explosive, they know how to take risks but do it together, they are willing to let go of their comfort zones. I think it makes sense and is really appropriate for the values of XG!

[@chaerryontop]

when i heard this song i was so happy i was waiting so long for this to come out 😭😭

[@530MAIDU]

Jakops is a Genius for creating the first Xpop Japanese Global Girl Group. XGALX is definitely showing our girls off. The production level by XGALX is Top. The girls look beautiful. The members served excellent vocals. CHISA & JURIA’s vocal runs were perfect. Hinata had 2ne1 Dara’s unique hairstyle. Loved this new “Puppet Show “ MV. TY for reacting to XG and always supporting them. 🙋🏻‍♀️🎼❤️‍🔥🇺🇸🐺

[@JusDavN]

3 of my fav reactors. Love seeing creators Collab

[@nobody_sunshin]

What is the girl's channel?

[@anthonytoo]

xceleste

[@rababsellama1723]

I was literally waiting for your reaction ❤🎉 thank you for supporting our XG

[@FOSquadKPOP]

SQUAAAAAAAADDDDDD

[@anthonytoo]

partial squad we are missing yall! 😆

[@matti-zc3cs]

Wow 3 great reactors together for XG!

[@JazzySkyoo7]

2 of my favorite reactors and a beauty queen in the same room!!!!! Loved this reaction. XG never disappoints 🔥🔥

[@sta090806]

Great to see my three favorite reactors together!!!

[@WereItSoEasy15]

Y’all I DARE say XG is the cleanest live performers out there rn. Prove. Me. Wrong.

[@ribbonmelon]

XG is Dream team🌈🦄

[@kingbyouchoob2488]

XG's Studio Choom performance dropped today and the girls and choreo of course are 🔥🔥🔥 you should definitely check it out....! From what people have been saying its a huge honor to be on that

[@vivianledesma4579]

This is the song that sounds the most K-poppy because if you look at the lyrics, they were alluding to how the K-pop idols are like puppets and just follow what higher ups say they have to do . . . So its satirical at best . . . look at the lyrics again . ..and this is them saying that they will be not be made into puppets of the industry

[@ianvlnva]

I love this MV and how cryptic it is! Probably watched it more than a dozen times already picking up observations hahaha. I posted on reddit about my take, sharing my interpretation here! • Creature that exploded into blue smoke - The ones who dared to stand out and make the leap first before XG but didn't make it. They maybe served as inspiration for others to make the leap and risk too. They didn't make it probably cause they did it alone, or went ahead of themselves. • Creature holding the sphere - The ones who care for, or are protective of XG. Who are careful of them getting hurt from taking the risk. I think it makes sense with the interaction with Juria and Hinata being protective, and with Chisa and Juria as they seem to gesture like asking permission or comforting it. • The background creatures - they are ordinary people or performers of the average type. Not necessarily bad, but they don't stand out and just go with the majority crowd. The visual metaphor is that they are blown away by the explosiveness and talents of XG. And once they witness XG they can't help but be caught in awe and at the end bow down and recognize that they are great and are the ones who can make the leap to the top Overall, they are 3 examples of what XG was able to distinguish themselves from and overcome to reach the top of the other side: they are unique and explosive, they know how to take risks but do it together, they are willing to let go of their comfort zones. I think it makes sense and is really appropriate for the values of XG!

[@nitrokid]

Wouldn't it be funny that the exploded guy was Simon? That will be a cool cameo :D

[@ianvlnva]

@@nitrokid absolutely was imagining that too!! Hahaha. I'd love to see Simon as a cameo in one of the future vids!! Or some of the ex trainees too 🥲

[@Neige700]

XG is incredible ❤

[@sheranomangera7720]

You and Bris are the duo I never knew I needed 😩

[@amberbrown4267]

❤ Maya was so cute 🥺 I thought I was watching a movie. Another Fire performance from XG 🔥 🔥

[@MssMercedes]

LOL never thought I'd hear my name so much in a reaction video. Anyways I'm very happy for XG and the team you can tell they've put so much work and budget into this rollout and it's been flawless so I really hope it pays off for them and this takes them to the next level in terms of visibility and sales etc. Also I can tell you three just clown each other all day long LOL good vibes.

[@OddEyeGuy]

Maya with the Bye Felicia lmao i cannot.

[@sana-cm7oc]

XG is the best.😉

[@avrgegmer1396]

Wait wait don’t forget to really check out Hesonoo and X Gene back to back they really flow together

[@lovelizive]

So true, they have the PERFECT transition

[@maki1404]

I also cried during the bridge girl, me too

[@teepops643]

Finally maya is getting her spotlight

[@mitsubatsi17435]

最高だった！！

[@anan1004]

❤ three good reactors in the same room to check my fav female group XG ~ thank you so much nice 👍

[@ev02-2]

u look so good

[@anthonytoo]

aw thank you i appreciate that sm!

[@nguyenxuan-ik1rh]

Imagine this song is played with orchestra band, I’m dead

[@Quilly-Sammy]

three of my favorite people, and now a new favorite song :3

[@panadana2743]

5:26 I felt that ‘OH MYYYYY’

[@sheranomangera7720]

The “buh Felicia” line is by Maya 😊

[@lxxxviii10969]

STREAM PUPPET SHOW Y'ALL 🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonytoo]

truuuuuuu

[@Phoenixl2d]

The concept seems to be of UP-SIDE-WORLD. A new hole (light appears) and everyone wants to go to the light (Sunlight) but when others try, they explodes....but xg after getting blessings from that white figure could enter the light to reach the TOP... End credit shows the world

[@Jessysarchive]

I love it when artists love their job ❤

[@LOVER_LINK]

tip of advise for anyone: press < or > to go frame by frame in any youtube video. I notice a lot of reactors tend to sorta guess the part where they want to see.

[@iluvyuki-kokoro]

I love XG, they r so unique. I love yr Luffy pix, I’m a huge fan of ONE PIECE

[@anthonytoo]

me too!!!

[@sheranomangera7720]

You and Bris are the due I never knew I needed 😩

[@Mahohoho96]

I bought the album so fast

[@ItsDylanBui]

XG GANG 😍🔥

[@alwaysaa_]

This song made me like XG😊❤

[@じゅじゅ-b3m]

ハービィーちゃんのお歯黒最高💕何でも 似合う😆😆

[@jaevinbread9618]

for me this doesn’t even sound kpop-y either, they add like different elements so subtly that I never get Kpop vibes from them, like towards the end the cinematography sorta reminded me of like late 90’s-2000’s

[@Nicolll-zh9jo]

They are a global group

[@nuclearana]

3:21 she was on to something with the circus, cause puppet shows are performed at circus 👀

[@nitrokid]

XG always deliver. Also why is y'all together? Where was this? It's cool when I see reactors knew each other :D

[@anthonytoo]

we're friends and we're in korea! :)

[@fukuokaALPHAZ]

とても良いリアクション動画です。 👍️いいねしました！ ずっとXGを好きでいてくださいね。 CDも、買って応援しましょう！ 日本ALPHAZより。

[@infallibleblue]

Amazing!!! So fire

[@KPophome-j9u]

its nice when you and Bris and your female friend is together

[@slyderj8600]

JURIN'S too

[@tiffanyobai9146]

I love how they look like they are having an out of body experience 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nuclearana]

the music video is almost creepy but in the bessst way possible

[@chescapes]

the start looks like peregrine movie

[@JeremiahWalton]

The video concept plays on flat earth. And yes this idea is found in many different cultures not just American culture. All major governments on earth don't allow people to go over/past the South Pole & North Pole. XG does go past it in this video. But no one, escept higher up people, really knows whats past the North & South Pole. Dont want to sound more crazier than I do now 😂 Do your own deep dive if you like. But always love your reactions! And the song and music video is soooooooooooo good! 🔥

[@K-Choi]

I always thought this was Dune inspired

[@lumap6063]

"I thought about Game of Thrones and the White Walkers."

[@이진석-w9l]

미쳤어 애네들 ㅠ

[@1viewer1]

Im gonna say it: you got Juria with you.

[@ecschoolvideos3288]

lol whoever she is, she is adorable just like Juria ❤

[@clusterpunkent]

It's wild seeing you with Brix lol

[@anthonytoo]

how come? 😂

[@ChRisu_Ojisan]

bro so disappointed you forgot the name of the album !!! LOL

[@anthonytoo]

haha it’s been so much going on 😭

[@むぎチョコ-z8f]

nice to meet you XG amazing (All Japan) BE:FIRST (All Japan) boys band we are group originating flom Japan and working hard to reach the World please give me a reaction (mainstream)

[@prismsage3957]

Dam everyone talkin at same time god

[@anthonytoo]

i hope you have a better day lmao

[@sodij9421]

its 3 ppl and a reaction video lmfao?

[@LOL-rm5we]

Next x gene 🧬

[@ムギご主人様は拓也様]

hiphop＋和太鼓

[@f.s.s.j]

【Mainstream】by BE:FIRST🇯🇵 Reaction,please！👍✨ お願いします❣️😌

[@emanuel.coreyy]

The girl with you looks like Julia

[@pralinencream]

ayo isn’t that brisxlife?!?! didn’t know y’all know each otherrrr omggg u guys are my favorites fr

[@n3ryah]

is the nash potatoes discord still a thing i remember joining it a long time ago but i dont see it anymore

[@anthonytoo]

no there’s a discord but it’s too crew now! in the video description of every video including this one if you wanna join

[@rhanreiorain7647]

Please do a reaction of xg’s puppetshow on studio choom🤗

[@Allen_Alphaz_XG]

😂XG my life

[@crunchrist4896]

weight in gold cover by park jeongwoo treasure pleasee🥺🙏🏻🫶🏻

[@ernest3106]

3 besties i love to see, love from Russia❤

[@iloveso2baby]

the guy at the left is another youtube reaction video guy right?!

[@anthonytoo]

yes, both of them do reactions

[@RomelJonesromesgtx]

Are yall in south Korea

[@anthonytoo]

yes

[@keanemartinbarilea3872]

Is that Brixlife?❤

[@ayumm2036]

Please react to our boy Jeongwoo treasure cover song

[@zbyndagram]

glad to see y'all enjoying Korea!

[@elektracity205]

Wait a minute is that Terry?

[@anthonytoo]

yes

[@elektracity205]

@@anthonytoo so cool to see reactors together

[@kyndalbraswell2857]

Does the girl in the video have a KZbin too?

[@anthonytoo]

yes her channel is xCeleste and they posted their reaction earlier than me so they both have a vid out too!

[@Lynnelle_DREAMusic]

Wait, isn't that BrisXLife?

[@anthonytoo]

😂

[@jonathanwatson5818]

I like X-GENE better but no MV for it yet. 😭

[@BeatrizVillegas979]

All I got to say is that the girl that is in the video with you she looks like a Ppop artist I know Ppop stands for Philippine pop just look up Ppop National girl group BINI and check the members and put BINI Aiah she looks like her just look up BINI Aiah that’s who the girl in the video looks like at first I thought that was her to

[@anthonytoo]

she is filipino so maybe that’s part of it lol i’m going to tell her you said that

[@lydiapurple7839]

Bris...

[@anthonytoo]

:D

[@Younis-v9e]

The girl blackpink reaction🎉🎉

[@LOL-rm5we]

اريد ان ارى اضافر اختك عن قرب اولا ثانيا ادعها معك اكثر سنصبح صديقات جيدات معا

[@cendrawasihitam6034]

Very noisy 🥴