Criminal and Idea are some of his latest releases late last year just prior to his SHINee hyungs coming out of military. There are dance practices and live performances too.
Consider Flame of Love - it’s very different from Move. I love Criminal and Idea which are recent, but the video for Drip Drop is amazing. Sexuality and Soldier are interesting too.
Also, can we appreciate the way Taemin uses female dancers? They aren't sexualized any bit more than he is, they aren't objects for him to flirt with or possess. I just love that about his work. Plus he has such a cool relationship with both his dancers and choreographers!
Omg honestly, i kinda dislike it when people do that. Like i absolutely love TVXQ, but i kinda dislike their use of backup dancers in Something and Spellbound. But still, those 2 songs are bangers and the choreo is cool but same with Kai's Mmmh, the women were there as background dancers to compliment the choreography.
Taemin in SHINee : baby, weird, absurd, cute, pretty, evil n angel maknae Taemin in Super M : authoritative, calm, gentle, main pillar of the group Taemin in solo : sexy, sensual, dark, mysterious, seduce, intimidating
The look and feel for "Move" is very specific, it's supposed to be androgynous and gender neutral. Early in his career when Taemin was growing up in SHINee he was known for his feminine look. The industry thought it was novel and cute to dress Taemin up as a girl and play up his feminine features. (And if you ever saw Taemin dressed like a girl, you would see why. He really could pass as a girl, especially when he was younger.) Which ended up giving him a real complex about the fact that people never saw him as a masculine man. It took him a long time to accept that he was known for his looks and to come to terms with the fact that everyone thought of him as a "pretty boy," etc. So, at this point in his career as a 24 year old (He is 27 now) he was trying to make a statement about how he has now come to terms with just being himself and not caring what people think. Dancing is art and movement has no gender. "Move" is his title track on his 2nd Korean solo album which was released in 2017. Fun fact: The blue color you see throughout this MV is supposed to represent the cool, chill vibe of this song, but you also should know that pearl aqua blue/green is SHINee's fan color, so you will see aqua/blue/green shades with most everything to do with SHINee as a way to represent their connection as a group and their connection to their fans, etc. "Move" features all female dancers because the whole point of the song and dance is supposed to be about crossing gender boundaries and how just because you are male doesn't mean your dance has to be hyper masculine. Taemin uses what is traditionally considered more feminine dance moves to show how you can merge both feminine and masculine styles together to create something that can't be singled out as one gender or the other. This dance allowed a more mainstream audience to start to embrace less traditional gender roles within Kpop. "Move" is one of Taemin's most famous choreographies and it has become the dance he is most recognized for.This dance has inspired what is known as the "Move disease," and it is said that the dance is so catchy that you can't help but try to imitate it. There are literally hundreds of videos online of people attempting cover dances to this song. (It is on the level of Beyonce's "Single Ladies" dance and some of the most famous TiK Tok dance challenges.) But no matter how good of a dancer they are, it is quickly apparent that there is just something about the way Taemin moves that can't be duplicated. Taemin is Taemin and there is no one else like him. The dance is never as sharp or precise as the way Taemin does it. That is why he is hands down considered one of the top two BEST dancers in the industry. As Taemin has said numerous times in interviews and on variety shows, the key point in "Move's" choreography is literally supposed to be to stare into the camera like you are trying to seduce the person who is watching. So, you are right, that is exactly what Taemin is doing. The female dancer who is dancing with Taemin in the MV is a famous choreographer. She is the one that choreographed "Move". Her name is Sugawara Koharu and she is a Japanese choreographer who has choreographed dances for several Kpop groups, as well as American artists. She has worked with Taemin a lot over the years and she is the one that also choreographed Taemin's dance for his songs "Want," "Flame of Love" and "Sayonara Hitori" and helped choreograph Taemin and her performance on the competition program Hit the Stage -- "Devil" performance, etc., and she was one of 3 or 4 choreographers who helped choreograph "Criminal." Taemin and Sugawara are really good friends. She was also the choreographer for SHINee's song "Good Evening," among others. She loves working with Taemin because they are a lot alike, and that is one of the reasons why she has been featured in several of Taemin's projects. Plus, Taemin and all the members of SHINee, are also one of the most famous artists in Japan and they all speak fluent Japanese, so they have no problem communicating through dance or language. :D Taemin has worked hard to become the magnificent and unique performer and person that we know him as today. But there really is no one that pushes him or holds him to a higher standard then himself. Taemin has said that he really has never taken a true vacation since he was a trainee -- he started with SM Entertainment when he was around 11 years old -- and he doesn't know what to do if he isn't constantly working and training. The thing that he hates the most is when people assume he has had it easy because he is part of a big and powerful company and he is so naturally talented. As he has said, there has never been anything that has come easy to him and he has only gotten to where he is today because he has worked hard to accomplish everything. He is constantly pushing himself to become the best of the best in everything he does. Taemin's choreography is very much influenced by him. Although he has input in almost everything he does, he has choreographers that come up with the choreography for most of his dances and he then infuses it with his own ideas and style and makes it uniquely his. The way Taemin dances is just the way he moves. His movements are effortless. If you watch Taemin dance more, you will see that no matter who choreographs the dance, it will always be very Taemin-like. Many choreographers who have worked with him over the years have said that, with Taemin you can't help but allow him to move in whatever way his body takes him. Taemin is art in every sense of the word. :D Taemin is just one of those performers that leaves you speechless every time he steps on stage. He was born to be a performer and that is one of the reasons why he has become known as the Korean Michael Jackson. That is also why, as one of the top two dancers in the industry, he was made a member of SuperM. (Kai from EXO -- Taemin's best friend since they were trainees, who is also under SM Entertainment, as well as a member of SuperM -- is the other top dancer.) Taemin is an Idol of Idols and a legend of legends. And the title of the industry's BEST dancer isn't just a fan's opinion but it's a widely agreed upon title bestowed on both Taemin and Kai by their peers and the industry as a whole. There is literally no one considered better than them. Taemin's style of dance can't be defined. As he has said, he has worked his entire career to create a style of dance that is unlike anything in the Kpop industry. And I would argue that that now extends to the entire industry of dance. Taemin started out as a self-taught popper and locker without any dance training, and, even then, as a trainee it was clear his skills as a dancer went far beyond the average dancer. Over the years, as you see with "Move," he has infused those popping and locking skills into his now more contemporary style of dance. But, when it comes to dancing, he can do it all and there is no one better at it than him. The funny thing is, although Taemin is ultra confident when on stage, when not performing his personality is the complete opposite. That's what makes him even more lovable and why he is so popular. When on stage, Taemin can turn his sexy, sensual side up to 3,000 and he becomes the most powerful and magnificent performer that commands the stage. But the minute he step off the stage he becomes quiet and shy and he blushes when people compliment him for his looks or performance. When not on stage, Taemin is known for being sort of innocent and kind of naive and a little ditsy, as only the maknae (youngest member) of a group can get away with -- he is 2 to 4 years younger than the rest of the SHINee members and he plays up being the baby when he is around them, and they pretty much will do anything he asks. He knows how to be cute when he wants something, but he hates it when someone asks him to be cute. LOL.
This essay 👏👏👏👏 im shook!!! I give you maaaaad props!!! Haha but i also find it super attractive/charming how Kai, Taemin, and Taeyong (who happen to be my 3 ult biases haha) are like wild tigers on stage, but off stage, fhey are just really soft and more like a cute stuffed animal baby tiger 🤣 their chemistry was so amazing in Mtopia! It was cool to see Taemin as the hyung in the group!
A BEAUTIFUL, well-written, informative piece on our Taeminie. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with Yeti. The only thing I would add is that Taemin also has the title of the MJ of Korea because it was MJ's music video Smooth Criminal that inspired Taemin to begin dancing. MJ is Taem's idol and role model, and we can very clearly see MJ's influence in Taemin's choreo. Obvs that Taemin is our bias, hmm? :)
Some of that resentment comes through in the song "Pretty Boy" which Jonghyun wrote for him. The live clip of Taemin and Kai dancing and singing to it is dynamic. Kai is just as handsome as Taemin. With most of these songs, you probably know that if you type the name of the artist, the name of the song, and then "Lyrics" you can get them.
There are a lot of "best dancers" in kpop but sorry, taemin may not be the most famous internationally but no one can touch taemin when it comes to dancing. HE'S THE EMPEROR. HE'S THE GOD. :D
So a little backstory: Taemin was always pretty. If you watch old shinee videos, you will know. And he always hated it. He wanted to be manly, handsome, not pretty. In his 1st album ace he has a song "pretty boy" where he sings about that (Jjong wrote it ❤️). Since he debut as solo artist, he wanted to break this "pretty" image and be seen as tough. HOWEVER, smth happened. He realized being this feminine and pretty made him different from other artists. He uses it at his advantage. With this song he wanted to show his gender fluid and feminine side, hense thr feminine dance moves and female dancers. His message is "artist is genderless". His point is that females can be masculine. Males can be feminine and he wants to blur the gender lines in art. This album is his peak, he reached that God Tier and he is not coming down anytime soon.
@@Yetti. Koharu, she really captures his soul and idea with thr dance, she is shawols fav choreographer. The other one she did for Tae that is my absolute fav is "sayonara hitori", which is japanese MV, however, this song and live are in korean too, so if interested, i will link you :)
Taemin simply proves that you don’t need to dance like a machine in order to have your performance be impactful. He is one of the few artist out there that has a “natural groove”. I mean even his walk is a damn mood. When I think of artist that has that natural groove, I think of MJ, Prince, Mick Jagger, Chris Brown, Ciara, Bruno Mars, JT...Taemin is on that level. He can stand there and it’s art.
One of the things that locked me into "Move" is that it's sensual without being sexual. As the others have already mentioned, Taemin's concept is breaking gender barriers in dance. He's also breaking barriers in dance forms, incorporating balletic, jazz, hip-hop, etc movements into one seductively hypnotic choreo. It has often been commented that Taemin's choreos are always hard. If it "looks" easy, it's actually harder!
The duo version of Move with Koharu Sugawara... it's so good. Unlike the backup dancers, who echo Taemin's energy, she moves more boldly, her gestures always wide and sharp. By contrast, Taemin seems softer. You might think it messes up the balance of the dance, but it doesn't, it changes it in a really interesting way. It *adds* a lot to the classical performance, in the sense that it's wonderful to be able to experience both. Moreover, Taemin's insistance that all three videos be up shows his respect of both his backup dancers and the choreographer. The man respects artistry and doesn't just center himself. I recommend that you watch the duo version, even just for yourself, because I think with your attention to detail, you will love it. Thanks for the video ❤️
The artistic evolution that Taemin has developed is impressive. His personal work reflects all that he is. As you can see, it is very different than what you do with Shinee or Super M. What I like most about his individual work is that in dancing he lets himself be carried away in such an exquisite way that he doesn't care what other people think. His choreography and style drives me crazy. He is the king of dance.
Next you should watch : Jonghyun solo : "She is" live performance and "white t-shirt" or "halelujah" Key solo : "one of those night", "good good", "forever yours feat soyou" live performance Onew solo : "nesun dorma", "blue", "rainy blue" Minho solo : "im home", "kiseki"
For me personally, Taemin is a full interpretive package from dance to vocals, the flow of emotions, and his musicality is just crazy Taenin loves the rain says it cleans and brings freshness. It's hard to put it musically in any other way, but there must be something to it.
Taemin is the most sensual artist I know - the way he seduces you with his voice and his moves is just unparalleled. You are right, his voice is constantly evolving, you can hear it listening to his albums - the last one Never Gonna Dance Again is a vocal masterpiece. But I love what he’s doing with his voice in Move - it’s purposely breathy and seductive and it’s not meant to be over the top, but rather to fit the flow of the song. Please react to both Criminal and IDEA and the KBS Song Festival performance - it would be a feast to see you react to those in one vid!
I think my favorite version of Move is the duo performance MV with the choreographer where male/female is sort of flipped. He really does completely embody the artistry of dance that is unique.
Oh girl....this is just the tip of the intense inferno that is Taemin. Wait until you get to the MVs for "Want" and "Thirsty". Then there's the live performances of "Sexuality", "Slave", and "One by One". There is NO other idol doing it like Taemin -- none. This is why he is the idol of idols. The choreographer for this song is Sugawara Koharu, a famous Japanese dancer/choreographer. She and Taemin became great friends after their first collab for his song, "Sayonara Hitor" (FABULOUS). She has since worked on many of his songs, including: "Want", "Flame of Love", "Criminal" (one of several choreographers for that) and she has done the choreo for SHINee's "Good Evening". In fact, the part of the MV where Taemin is dancing alone with one female dancer, that dancer is Koharu. She also performed with him on "Hit the Stage", and they won the competition. She calls Taemin the "dancer killer" because she said that after dancing with him you want to retire in embarrassment. This was during her Sugarwater Radio show. Another interesting fact is that Taemin danced in the rain for 17 hours for this MV. The director said that he probably couldn't get any other idol to do that for him other than Taemin. He talks about this in the excellent mini-documentary by Walawala called, "The Artist: Taemin". The documentary features directors, producers, lyricists, and other idols talking about Taemin and the contributions he's made to the industry. It's really fascinating: ua-cam.com/video/m2_MVBxmdyc/v-deo.html Thanks for starting on this journey into him and SHINee! You won't be sorry.
Every time someone first react to Move, LMAO. Yetti, you are cute!!!!! For Move performance stage, I am so impressd by 2017 Seoul Fashion Week, the performance fits in too well, and 2018 Dream Concert, while other idols struggled with the heavy rain, it seemed like Taemin was born with it, only made him more shine. Since Move was released, tons of cover came out, but to be honest, fair, and no offense, I really didn't see anyone can show Taemin''s own unique vibe. The choreography is just one of a kind, his back-up dancers girl gang is one of a kind, and Taemin himself, is one of a kind.
Taeminnie’s dancing skill is an art itself. He mentioned in one of their guesting for a YT channel just couple of days ago that he don’t need to dance energetically or with so much power to convey or express the message of his song in ‘Move’. Prior to that they were mainly talking about ‘View’ how it was very unconventional for SHINee to dance a mellow type of choreography when it was released last 2015. It was very unconventional during that time since most kpop groups were always dancing high energy level performances. But they managed to pull it off and up until today ‘View’ is still one of SHINee’s best songs. So I think ‘Move’ will definitely be one of his most iconic performances in history of kpop.
Honestly Taemin as an artist is a genre of his own. He is so addicting and unique it leaves you wanting for more. I have been a Shawol for five years and his aura on stage is so magnetic and captivating. On the other hand though, Taemin off stage is simply the most adorable human I have ever seen💙 Thank you for your reaction and I hope you continue to react to more Taemin and SHINee
Sadly this song didn’t win any music shows maybe it was way ahead of its time in 2017 or maybe the public was shocked cause it’s not your typical K Pop release but this song has been covered by a LOT of idols. Too many to count in fact. It started a “MOVE DISEASE” in Korea when they realized how great the song and choreography was albeit belatedly. Koharu really did a good job with the song. SM founder suggested another song to be the main song for this album but TaeMin wanted MOVE and he (LSM) allowed TaeMin to choose what he wanted. I am glad TaeMin made the right choice.
Consider yourself properly conditioned to take the Taemin journey lmao. The single lady dancing with him is the choreographer, Koharu Sugawara. She has worked with Taemin on Goodbye and SHINee on Good Evening. I love her Urban Dance Camp videos
Yeaaah! Welcome to Taemin's journey 💕 MOVE was Kpop's cultural reset In 2017 from choreography, female dancers & now it's more common to see many new soloists having backup female dancers than before. Taemin broke a lot of gender stereotypes in that year in terms of showing this other side not seen before in male artists. Taemin is called King for a reason, he has a brilliant mind to be creative and innovative, as well as being the best performer of all times. Get ready that next month King Taemin is Back 👑👏
The order in Taemin work is: danger/ace(2014), press your number/drip drop(2016 korean), goodbye/flame of love(2016 in japan), move(2017), want(2019) , then criminal and idea (2020) . ALL of his work are GREAT. If you are more interested in his recent accomplishments as an artist, there is artistic continuity between Want, Criminal and IDEA. So I think want is a good choice.
Isn’t it crazy to think this is the same person who did Danger?! Honestly I dunno how he even thought of doing something as restrained but complex as this?!!!
Move was the first kpop song I ever listened to. My mind was blown and my music world exploded. I can never thank Taemin enough for giving me such a gift. He led me to EXO, NCT, Shinee, and Korean music in general. It's been almost 2 years, and I almost exclusively listen to Kpop now. There's still so much to explore.
Our Baby Cheese Taeminnie and his girl gang. I've always loved that side of him. The fact his back dancers are not sexualized more than he is, the fact they're pretty much all doing the same movements... And he indeed has a better voice now! Taemin is known to be quite the workaholic and he couldn't sing very well when they debuted, he worked really hard and no doubt he still does. Thank you for reacting to this!
10:02 “Oh! He held it and let it go!” Same girl😂😂😂 Also I loved what you said about him performing even during dance practices. I feel like Taemin just breathes stunning performances even in his practices. And the thing about his dance practices is that he never goes all out...like I watch other performers dance practices and I’m like wow y’all are going ham and I appreciate that and I feel the same when I watch Taemin’s as well UNTIL I see him on stage and then I think...oh so you were chilling in that practice...I see... It’s not that he’s marking it in the practice...it’s just he comes alive on stage so everything is sharper, his energy is more intense... he becomes something else
@@Yetti. I think there might be a behind the scenes for his song Idea where you see bits of him actually learning the dance (either that or he’s doing touch ups but it’s an actual practice)...I can link it below if you’d like and you can watch it once you’ve seen the song...✨
In amV where he dances with 1 girl, it is Koharu, she is choreographer who created this choreo and some other for him and shinee. In my eyes, she is an angel
Thanks for the reaction! The first lady Taemin dances with is the brilliant choreographer Koharu Sugawara. She and Taemin have worked together a lot. Taemin uses female background dancers all the time and has collab'd with many female Kpop idols. For him, I think dance is dance is art. In Idea, you have males and females and Taemin all dancing their hearts out together.
After that dance practice in that striped shirt I was 100% in love with this man. Then the MV slayed me. I still watch it A LOT!!!! Your facial expressions showed how much this blew you away!!!
People who work with him often compliment and complain in the same breath that he practices as hard in every dance practice as he would if it were a real concert. So... yes.. he absolutely would be killing it that hard on every other practice
We love Taemin & his girl gang. 😌💙 He performed this and a couple of other songs live in pouring rain at the '18 Dream Concert & it was beautiful. (Sidenote: SHINee are freaking pros at performing in rain they've had to do it so many times. Taemin loves skating across stages. 😂)
Literally you can’t go wrong with any Taemin song but don’t forget the dance practices and live performances of each as they are amazing too. The dance practice for famous is especially good and criminal! Thank you for all your Taemin and Shinee reactions- loving them!
That’s our Taemin still setting the standard S/N The young lady he did the solo with in the MV is the choreographer Taemin will have his choreographers in majority of his videos. And he always chooses his dancers and most of the time they are his regular dancers
The choreographer is the woman who did the duet portion of the MV. They actually worked together several years ago on a show called Hit the Stage that had idols considered the best dancers in the industry compete.
well, there it IS. MOVE. the Move disease that will never be free from South Korea because the amount of covers that everybody has done of this song??? countless. iconic. to this day Taemin still covers the song and dances it on random shows that has nothing to do with it ahahaha. it's so satisfying to see people react to it for the first time just for the drop to see the choreo. :) ps: you need to watch him perform this for Seoul Fashion Week. I saw that performance first before the mv or hearing the song and it blew my mind. pps: you WILL love his dancers. they are amazing and honestly sometimes I get distracted watching them and have to rewatch performances again to watch them! their dancers in their own rights and taemin will have choreographers dancing for him too, btw!
When you mentioned about how Taemin's back dancer added more value or heat to his performance, it's actually keeps happening even to his latest solo comeback. It might be also Taemin's idea, I guess, since he always thinking way further and perfectionist towards all of his dance performance.
Move is iconic to this day, almost every kpop idol has danced Move. Taemin said that for him this choreography was simple but many idols have said that it is complex since it requires a lot of subtlety and concentration in the movements With this song, Taemin wanted to break stereotypes and wanted to show that the movements he performed could be done by both men and women The girl who dances with Taemin in the music video is called Koharu and she is his choreographer, they also danced together in a Korean show called Hit the stage and Taemin won with the highest score to this day, invited his choreographer and danced Sayonara hitori
Also the woman dancing with Taemin is Koharu Sugawara, the choreographer of this dance! There’s a version of this MV with just them dancing btw!They’re besties 😍😍
taemin worked with koharu (the woman dancing with him in the mv) to create the choreo. she’s absolutely incredible. there’s much more of a focus on the feeling of the dance and he even said he wanted to come across as androgynous so the dance reflects that. she also choreographed good evening by shinee, and sayonara hitori and parts of criminal by taemin. but yeah he mostly always goes for either co-ed dancers or all-female dancers. not many other male artists do (kai from exo/superm used an all-female dance group for his solo too but i can’t think of many others who do).
Welcome to taemgod world. Always a pleasure seeing you react and listening to your perspective. Those subtle yet powerful moves with the profound gender neutral direction he was going for really gets to you, right? Since he is such a performance based artist, you'll soon find out that each song has its own vibe and concept that is followed through. When you pointed out the difference in his vocals here in comparison to newer releases, this shows how he adapts his style of singing to fit the mood of the song. In every song. To create that emotion. Yeah, he's amazing. 👏
You're absolutely right. Taemin is always improving, he always achive perfection in his performance that's why he get frustrated when his art is not received as he wanted 😔. Also, he's performance are always gender free (?) most of the time he uses female and male back dancers equally (I love that) , even when he made a video in US (you must watch drip drop he also make the choreo for that song) he make sure that his back up dancers were diverse. Also, he has the most talented back up dancers, few of then are actually choreographers, that's why there are sooo good
Taemin's solo music videos are art, especially the newest two songs-CRIMINAL and IDEA. (the lyrics are important too!) Watching his dance practices are also enjoyable! You'll be happier to find how great he is.
Also in the mv, Taemin in the scene where he was dancing a duet with the female, that was the choreographer. She choreographed a few Shinee dances as well like View and Good Evening good sings you should hear by the way, she is Japanese and really good her name is Koharu Sugawara. The mv also has 3 mvs, the mv, a performance mv with the female dancers and another with the choreographer Koharu Sugawara.
Thank for this reaction! And can please react to Taemin" Sayonara hitori, Flame of love, under my skin, Famous" these song are Japanese! I like all Taemin songs but I prefer the Japanese songs:)
@@Yetti. The Japanese songs have a unique sound to them compared to the Korean ones (I love them too). But I would be careful with reacting to them as Japanese copywrite laws can be difficult. There are other reactions on youtube though so it might be ok :)
I love Taemin’s Arena Tour 2019 - Sayonara Hitori and Famous. Or you can watch the whole concert of course. It’s really good. Been keeping up with your posts. Thank you for reacting 🙂
Yes, the choreographer is sooo good! Her name is Koharu Sugawara and she actually danced with him in this mv (mv#3). She's also choreographed some of SHINee's other dances like good evening.
As always I love your reaction. Taemin is really impressive. Everybody is talking about his duality , being SHINee maknae Baby Cheese and also the intimidating artist that he is. For me, the moment I fell for him was "Under My Skin", there is an mv of it, as well as a live version. No dancing though, I just felt it was his way to say there is so much more about him.
This is concidered one of the hardest choreos in kpop 'cause apart from being technical, you have to be a really good dancer to make the moves without looking real dorky. They keep bringing this song up in variety shows and stuff because it's so specific and good. True confession though, I didn't particularly care for it until I saw Twice doing a cover of it for a special stage and I loved it, so I went back and gave the original version a chance.
thank you for the reaction! =* actually this song is made non vocal strong he definitely approved over the years. but already before this song he had 2-nd album "press it" - where the b-sides, (especially soldier song, that he's written by himself) are much more vocally strong
I loved how you watch the dance practice too! You need to watch the lyric video it just brings together, I hope you’ll watch his Want MV along with practice video. This was the first Taemin video I ever saw once I jumped on the Taemin train I never got off😁 great reaction 👍🏼👏🏼❤️
Other suggestions: Jonghyun: "Crazy" (live performance where he's wearing the red suit. He looks almost ecstatic, is completely connected with the audience and it is an excellent display of how powerful a performer he was. It was just Jonghyun and a mic and it was incredible!). Key: "Wanna Be" (Official Video) He finally just let loose and happily DANCED in his solo video for a longer than a few seconds. His vocal was also great. Taemin: "Into the Rhythm" (live performance). A lighter side of solo Taemin. It feels like we're just watching Taemin and his dancers having fun.
Fun fact, the girl taemin was dancing with that you said they were really in sync is actually Koharu Sugawara :3 she’s a Japanese dancer that’s been working with both taemin and SHINee for a long time on choreography. You should watch their hit the stage performance together!
@@Yetti. He insisted on this being the title track, SM wanted another one. And he made history, really. It's nice that you mentioned the backup dancers, on this particular performance their synchronisation with Taemin is key.
Can't wait for more reactions to Taemin!! His solo MVs clearly shows he's one of the best (or the best) soloists in the industry :D and yes he's a total different person when he's a solo compared to being a SHINee maknae haha. D Do react to Danger, Want, Press Your Number, Criminal (my fave song from him), and Idea!!!
Can I recommend “ taemin’s legendary dance performances” and “taemin’s best vocal performances”? They are basically snip-its of his best stages and well introduce you to soooo many of his songs (plus the compilation is an incredible representation of his talent and stage presence!). It might help you choose what next to react to too!
MOVE is so iconic he really knows what he's doing with the shirts lol it cracks me up too. I'd love for you to react to WANT too, the visuals are stunning and the song is great. Still one of my favorite, if not my favorite Taemin title track song. It's even more ruder than MOVE with the lyrics and I'd love to know what you think about it!! Up to you though.
yeah taemins dancers are the best , i heard that he has a seperate set of dancers for both korean and japanese releases , and his japanese dancers are like the best because he has like incredicably steronous dances for his japanese albums like you can definetly check out famous , oodbye, flame of love
Your comment about his voice: I agree with you saying it is improving because he is constantly working hard to improve his technique and his vocal quality. But I wouldn’t really agree with the implication that it’s a HUGE difference because even in 2016 (a year before Move), he was performing solo songs like Soldier with belting high notes. I think he always tries to embody the sound most suitable for a particular song. Move by its nature calls for a much more breathy and seductive sound than the recent SHINee releases do, so maybe that is some of the difference you are talking about. Thanks so much for the reaction!
Milinda Wilson sain on 6/25/22 The look and feel for "Move" is very specific, it's supposed to be androgynous and gender neutral. Early in his career when Taemin was growing up in SHINee he was known for his feminine look. The industry thought it was novel and cute to dress Taemin up as a girl and play up his feminine features. Which ended up giving him a real complex about the fact that people never saw him as a masculine man. It took him a long time to accept that he was known for his looks and to come to terms with the fact that everyone thought of him as a "pretty boy," etc. So, at this point in his career as a 24 year old (He is 28 now) he was trying to make a statement about how he has now come to terms with just being himself and not caring what people think. Dancing is art and movement has no gender. "Move" is his title track on his 2nd Korean solo album which was released in 2017. Fun fact: The blue color you see throughout this MV is supposed to represent the cool, chill vibe of this song, but as you know, pearl aqua also is SHINee's fan color, so you will see aqua/blue/green shades with most everything to do with SHINee as a way to represent their connection as a group and their connection to their fans, etc. "Move" features all female dancers because the whole point of the song and dance is supposed to be about crossing gender boundaries and how just because you are male doesn't mean your dance has to be hyper masculine. Taemin uses what is traditionally considered more feminine dance moves to show how you can merge both feminine and masculine styles together to create something that can't be singled out as one gender or the other. This dance allowed a more mainstream audience to start to embrace less traditional gender roles within Kpop. "Move" is one of Taemin's most famous choreographies and it has become the dance he is most recognized for.This dance has inspired what is known as the "Move disease," and it is said that the dance is so catchy that you can't help but try to imitate it. There are literally hundreds of videos online of people attempting cover dances to this song. (It is on the level of Beyonce's "Single Ladies" dance and some of the most famous TiK Tok dance challenges.) But no matter how good of a dancer they are, it is quickly apparent that there is just something about the way Taemin moves that can't be duplicated. Taemin is Taemin and there is no one else like him. The dance is never as sharp or precise as the way Taemin does it. That is why he is hands down considered one of the top two BEST dancers in the industry. As Taemin has said numerous times in interviews and on variety shows, the key point in "Move's" choreography is literally supposed to be to stare into the camera like you are trying to seduce the person who is watching. So, you are right, that is exactly what Taemin is doing. If you are impressed with Taemin's dancing in the MV, you really need to see his dance practice video and/or a live performance for "Move." You will be even more blown away when you see the uncut version. The female dancer who is dancing with Taemin as the featured dancer in the MV wasn't just any dancer, she is a famous choreographer. She is the one that choreographed "Move". Her name is Sugawara Koharu and she is a Japanese choreographer who has choreographed dances for several Kpop groups, as well as American artists. She has worked with Taemin a lot over the years and she is the one that also choreographed Taemin's dance for his songs "Want," "Flame of Love" and "Sayonara Hitori" and helped choreograph Taemin and her performance on the competition program Hit the Stage -- "Devil" performance, etc., and she was one of 3 or 4 choreographers who helped choreograph Taemin's "Criminal." Taemin and Sugawara are really good friends. She was also the choreographer for SHINee's song "Good Evening," among others. She loves working with Taemin because they are a lot alike, and that is one of the reasons why she has been featured in several of Taemin's projects. Plus, Taemin and all the members of SHINee, are also one of the most famous artists in Japan and they all speak fluent Japanese, so they have no problem communicating through dance or language. :D And just so you know, those background vocals aren't Taemin's. They actually chose to leave the songwriters' vocals in the song from when they recorded the guide track. I have seen interviews with Adien Lewis, one of the original songwriters and he was shocked to hear his voice still in the song. Usually when a Kpop company gets a song from a songwriter, especially a foreign songwriting team, they will translate it into Korean and record all the vocals using the artists' vocals or other Korean artists, etc. So it's very rare that a songwriter would have their original vocals in a Kpop song, however, this was one of the few times where SM didn't re-record or change everything. If you're interested, here is a short clip of an interview with Aden Lewis talking about "Move", ua-cam.com/video/hTxbaiWyrmA/v-deo.html.
His vocals?? Of course he has improved in 4 years, but he has been consistently great just check him on Immortal Songs in 2012, he was well t use your word solid.
Hi, i am back. Good reaction, ty. So glad u looked into him. Jimin is pals with Taemin. They have a lot in common i hear. They also did a dance together. So i slowly started to listen to his songs. I love Sayonara Hitori /Goodbye by him. It's beautiful. Hope u checked it out. Love this one. It's catchy. His visuals are great. He is very striking to me in this MV. Liked his vocals too.Loved the choreo. It's MJ inspired but focused on the slow movements more. Nothing I have seen before. So it really surprised and pleased me. I saw a lot of inspo Jimin got from him. But I also see how Jimin is different and his own artist. It was cool to see that. Glad u checked out the dance practice. It's really good. He is smooth with it. I see why Jimin is a fan. I liked the girl backup dancers too. Love that he uses just great dancers overall consistently. My understanding was that others said he had an androdunous look to him. And he accepted that after a time. This is the song where he accepts himself as is. He accepts both sides of himself. I also heard that Taemin started the looking into the camera dead on. He was the 1st to do it and inspired others. Hugs. -NY USA 2019 Army💟 The #1 is because there are 3 versions of Move, the regular MV and 2 performance videos. One is the solo, where he’s dancing with his girls and the other is with his choreographer Koharu Sugawara. dheu said on 1/24/22 You’re right, the dance moves in the choreo are more stereotypically “feminine” moves. Move is the moment when Taemin fully embraced his androgyny and confidently mixed masculine and feminine dance into his choreo, because as he has said before, he doesn’t see things as “male dance” vs “female dance” but rather all dance moves are a form of expression that should not be tied to one gender or another. He is not afraid to challenge the stereotypes of Kpop dance styles, and for this reason the Move choreo is iconic, with idols of both genders even to this day covering the song and the dance. It was so different from anything that came before and still stands out as one of the most unique choreos for Kpop. This is one of his defining moments in his solo career, I think, because he really began to set himself apart with a distinct artistic vision for his songs and dance style from here on out (Not saying it wasn’t like this before but rather he seemed to become more confident about it from here on IMO). I also love that he uses both female and male backup dancers and has them do the same choreo. He really does actively support the idea that no dance or dance style is gender-restricted. Thank you so much for the reaction! blinking game said on 1/30/2020 The best thing about Taemin is that he really started a movement in K-pop. His androgynous looks weren't always in his favour and back then he said how he always wanted to be as manly as the others but now he embraces it. He says how dancing isn't about gender and how he wants to show that there shouldn't be any differences between girl idol and male idol's dancing. Most of the time he uses female back-up dancers and it wasn't that common yet that your female back-ups have the same spotlight as the male idol in the center, they usually were just a bonus but in Taemin's performances they're a part of the whole performance and it wouldn't work as well without them. Even during his concerts there are sections where only the female dancers are on the stage and dance without him as a transition. Recently Taemin also talked about wearing make-up a lot this was what he said: "For me, I think there is no absolute standard on masculinity. Nowadays, there are a lot of men who care about skin care and even use makeup to express themselves. I feel like there was a strict gender classification in the past, but the boundaries have become more blurred and our society is more about accepting and respecting each other’s differences these days. If makeup highlights and empowers my unique appeal, why not use it?" You should check out his song "Pretty Boy" with the lyrics, that was his collab with Kai and he chose him because Taemin wanted his best friend to be part of his solo debut album. Pretty Boy was written by Jonghyun and he said he thought about Taemin while writing it, it touches upon the expectations towards males in south korea and in general and it really fits Taemin well.
Which Taemin performance/video should I watch next?
Do you already react to Taemin Danger live at SWC im your boy version.,?.its so dope
Move live performance and sexuality
Criminal and Idea are some of his latest releases late last year just prior to his SHINee hyungs coming out of military. There are dance practices and live performances too.
Consider Flame of Love - it’s very different from Move.
I love Criminal and Idea which are recent, but the video for Drip Drop is amazing.
Sexuality and Soldier are interesting too.
Taemin's live performance of "Black Rose" is a great performance and very unacknowledged.
Also, can we appreciate the way Taemin uses female dancers? They aren't sexualized any bit more than he is, they aren't objects for him to flirt with or possess. I just love that about his work. Plus he has such a cool relationship with both his dancers and choreographers!
True they compliment him and shine themselves rather than making the performance a male/female sexual thing
Omg honestly, i kinda dislike it when people do that. Like i absolutely love TVXQ, but i kinda dislike their use of backup dancers in Something and Spellbound. But still, those 2 songs are bangers and the choreo is cool
but same with Kai's Mmmh, the women were there as background dancers to compliment the choreography.
So very true! That’s one of my favourite things about Taemin. 🙌
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Taemin in SHINee : baby, weird, absurd, cute, pretty, evil n angel maknae
Taemin in Super M : authoritative, calm, gentle, main pillar of the group
Taemin in solo : sexy, sensual, dark, mysterious, seduce, intimidating
So many sides.
hehe the duality
Once you Taemin you can't Taemout
I'm not trying to leave 😆😄
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Yess!
Hahaha 😂
The look and feel for "Move" is very specific, it's supposed to be androgynous and gender neutral. Early in his career when Taemin was growing up in SHINee he was known for his feminine look. The industry thought it was novel and cute to dress Taemin up as a girl and play up his feminine features. (And if you ever saw Taemin dressed like a girl, you would see why. He really could pass as a girl, especially when he was younger.) Which ended up giving him a real complex about the fact that people never saw him as a masculine man. It took him a long time to accept that he was known for his looks and to come to terms with the fact that everyone thought of him as a "pretty boy," etc. So, at this point in his career as a 24 year old (He is 27 now) he was trying to make a statement about how he has now come to terms with just being himself and not caring what people think. Dancing is art and movement has no gender.
"Move" is his title track on his 2nd Korean solo album which was released in 2017.
Fun fact: The blue color you see throughout this MV is supposed to represent the cool, chill vibe of this song, but you also should know that pearl aqua blue/green is SHINee's fan color, so you will see aqua/blue/green shades with most everything to do with SHINee as a way to represent their connection as a group and their connection to their fans, etc.
"Move" features all female dancers because the whole point of the song and dance is supposed to be about crossing gender boundaries and how just because you are male doesn't mean your dance has to be hyper masculine. Taemin uses what is traditionally considered more feminine dance moves to show how you can merge both feminine and masculine styles together to create something that can't be singled out as one gender or the other. This dance allowed a more mainstream audience to start to embrace less traditional gender roles within Kpop.
"Move" is one of Taemin's most famous choreographies and it has become the dance he is most recognized for.This dance has inspired what is known as the "Move disease," and it is said that the dance is so catchy that you can't help but try to imitate it. There are literally hundreds of videos online of people attempting cover dances to this song. (It is on the level of Beyonce's "Single Ladies" dance and some of the most famous TiK Tok dance challenges.) But no matter how good of a dancer they are, it is quickly apparent that there is just something about the way Taemin moves that can't be duplicated. Taemin is Taemin and there is no one else like him. The dance is never as sharp or precise as the way Taemin does it. That is why he is hands down considered one of the top two BEST dancers in the industry.
As Taemin has said numerous times in interviews and on variety shows, the key point in "Move's" choreography is literally supposed to be to stare into the camera like you are trying to seduce the person who is watching. So, you are right, that is exactly what Taemin is doing.
The female dancer who is dancing with Taemin in the MV is a famous choreographer. She is the one that choreographed "Move". Her name is Sugawara Koharu and she is a Japanese choreographer who has choreographed dances for several Kpop groups, as well as American artists. She has worked with Taemin a lot over the years and she is the one that also choreographed Taemin's dance for his songs "Want," "Flame of Love" and "Sayonara Hitori" and helped choreograph Taemin and her performance on the competition program Hit the Stage -- "Devil" performance, etc., and she was one of 3 or 4 choreographers who helped choreograph "Criminal." Taemin and Sugawara are really good friends. She was also the choreographer for SHINee's song "Good Evening," among others. She loves working with Taemin because they are a lot alike, and that is one of the reasons why she has been featured in several of Taemin's projects. Plus, Taemin and all the members of SHINee, are also one of the most famous artists in Japan and they all speak fluent Japanese, so they have no problem communicating through dance or language. :D
Taemin has worked hard to become the magnificent and unique performer and person that we know him as today. But there really is no one that pushes him or holds him to a higher standard then himself. Taemin has said that he really has never taken a true vacation since he was a trainee -- he started with SM Entertainment when he was around 11 years old -- and he doesn't know what to do if he isn't constantly working and training. The thing that he hates the most is when people assume he has had it easy because he is part of a big and powerful company and he is so naturally talented. As he has said, there has never been anything that has come easy to him and he has only gotten to where he is today because he has worked hard to accomplish everything. He is constantly pushing himself to become the best of the best in everything he does.
Taemin's choreography is very much influenced by him. Although he has input in almost everything he does, he has choreographers that come up with the choreography for most of his dances and he then infuses it with his own ideas and style and makes it uniquely his. The way Taemin dances is just the way he moves. His movements are effortless. If you watch Taemin dance more, you will see that no matter who choreographs the dance, it will always be very Taemin-like. Many choreographers who have worked with him over the years have said that, with Taemin you can't help but allow him to move in whatever way his body takes him. Taemin is art in every sense of the word. :D
Taemin is just one of those performers that leaves you speechless every time he steps on stage. He was born to be a performer and that is one of the reasons why he has become known as the Korean Michael Jackson. That is also why, as one of the top two dancers in the industry, he was made a member of SuperM. (Kai from EXO -- Taemin's best friend since they were trainees, who is also under SM Entertainment, as well as a member of SuperM -- is the other top dancer.) Taemin is an Idol of Idols and a legend of legends.
And the title of the industry's BEST dancer isn't just a fan's opinion but it's a widely agreed upon title bestowed on both Taemin and Kai by their peers and the industry as a whole. There is literally no one considered better than them.
Taemin's style of dance can't be defined. As he has said, he has worked his entire career to create a style of dance that is unlike anything in the Kpop industry. And I would argue that that now extends to the entire industry of dance. Taemin started out as a self-taught popper and locker without any dance training, and, even then, as a trainee it was clear his skills as a dancer went far beyond the average dancer. Over the years, as you see with "Move," he has infused those popping and locking skills into his now more contemporary style of dance. But, when it comes to dancing, he can do it all and there is no one better at it than him.
The funny thing is, although Taemin is ultra confident when on stage, when not performing his personality is the complete opposite. That's what makes him even more lovable and why he is so popular.
When on stage, Taemin can turn his sexy, sensual side up to 3,000 and he becomes the most powerful and magnificent performer that commands the stage. But the minute he step off the stage he becomes quiet and shy and he blushes when people compliment him for his looks or performance.
When not on stage, Taemin is known for being sort of innocent and kind of naive and a little ditsy, as only the maknae (youngest member) of a group can get away with -- he is 2 to 4 years younger than the rest of the SHINee members and he plays up being the baby when he is around them, and they pretty much will do anything he asks. He knows how to be cute when he wants something, but he hates it when someone asks him to be cute. LOL.
Thank you for this detail, I will look through it
This essay 👏👏👏👏 im shook!!! I give you maaaaad props!!!
Haha but i also find it super attractive/charming how Kai, Taemin, and Taeyong (who happen to be my 3 ult biases haha) are like wild tigers on stage, but off stage, fhey are just really soft and more like a cute stuffed animal baby tiger 🤣 their chemistry was so amazing in Mtopia! It was cool to see Taemin as the hyung in the group!
A BEAUTIFUL, well-written, informative piece on our Taeminie. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with Yeti. The only thing I would add is that Taemin also has the title of the MJ of Korea because it was MJ's music video Smooth Criminal that inspired Taemin to begin dancing. MJ is Taem's idol and role model, and we can very clearly see MJ's influence in Taemin's choreo. Obvs that Taemin is our bias, hmm? :)
Some of that resentment comes through in the song "Pretty Boy" which Jonghyun wrote for him. The live clip of Taemin and Kai dancing and singing to it is dynamic. Kai is just as handsome as Taemin. With most of these songs, you probably know that if you type the name of the artist, the name of the song, and then "Lyrics" you can get them.
There are a lot of "best dancers" in kpop but sorry, taemin may not be the most famous internationally but no one can touch taemin when it comes to dancing. HE'S THE EMPEROR. HE'S THE GOD. :D
It's annoying that more people don't know about his talent
Lol he literally was the King of Joseon in his MAMA performance!!
There is a live "dance battle" between Taemin and Jimin. They aren't battling. They are having a lot of fun together. And it's lots of fun to watch.
@@mareemaree5091 Yah, they are good friends.
This is taemin introducing his girl gang to the world. He was breaking a lot of stereotypes with Move back then. Welcome haha
So a little backstory: Taemin was always pretty. If you watch old shinee videos, you will know. And he always hated it. He wanted to be manly, handsome, not pretty. In his 1st album ace he has a song "pretty boy" where he sings about that (Jjong wrote it ❤️). Since he debut as solo artist, he wanted to break this "pretty" image and be seen as tough.
HOWEVER, smth happened. He realized being this feminine and pretty made him different from other artists. He uses it at his advantage. With this song he wanted to show his gender fluid and feminine side, hense thr feminine dance moves and female dancers. His message is "artist is genderless". His point is that females can be masculine. Males can be feminine and he wants to blur the gender lines in art.
This album is his peak, he reached that God Tier and he is not coming down anytime soon.
This is a great ark. Danger seemed like he was trying to rid himself of a persona. Move seemed more natural.
@@Yetti. Koharu, she really captures his soul and idea with thr dance, she is shawols fav choreographer. The other one she did for Tae that is my absolute fav is "sayonara hitori", which is japanese MV, however, this song and live are in korean too, so if interested, i will link you :)
That's why i'm so confused why he (SHINee) don't go viral worldwide like cmon they have it all
Taemin simply proves that you don’t need to dance like a machine in order to have your performance be impactful. He is one of the few artist out there that has a “natural groove”. I mean even his walk is a damn mood.
When I think of artist that has that natural groove, I think of MJ, Prince, Mick Jagger, Chris Brown, Ciara, Bruno Mars, JT...Taemin is on that level. He can stand there and it’s art.
Yes, he has talent he was born with
One of the things that locked me into "Move" is that it's sensual without being sexual. As the others have already mentioned, Taemin's concept is breaking gender barriers in dance. He's also breaking barriers in dance forms, incorporating balletic, jazz, hip-hop, etc movements into one seductively hypnotic choreo. It has often been commented that Taemin's choreos are always hard. If it "looks" easy, it's actually harder!
Taemin is an art
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As Yetti said, you can tell by the way Taemin walk and stand as well. He is born to be a legendary dancer.
The duo version of Move with Koharu Sugawara... it's so good. Unlike the backup dancers, who echo Taemin's energy, she moves more boldly, her gestures always wide and sharp. By contrast, Taemin seems softer. You might think it messes up the balance of the dance, but it doesn't, it changes it in a really interesting way. It *adds* a lot to the classical performance, in the sense that it's wonderful to be able to experience both. Moreover, Taemin's insistance that all three videos be up shows his respect of both his backup dancers and the choreographer. The man respects artistry and doesn't just center himself. I recommend that you watch the duo version, even just for yourself, because I think with your attention to detail, you will love it. Thanks for the video ❤️
Great I will
only Taemin can dance next to the garbage truck and look cool!
😂 true
The artistic evolution that Taemin has developed is impressive. His personal work reflects all that he is. As you can see, it is very different than what you do with Shinee or Super M.
What I like most about his individual work is that in dancing he lets himself be carried away in such an exquisite way that he doesn't care what other people think.
His choreography and style drives me crazy. He is the king of dance.
He is definitely
Next you should watch :
Jonghyun solo : "She is" live performance and "white t-shirt" or "halelujah"
Key solo : "one of those night", "good good", "forever yours feat soyou" live performance
Onew solo : "nesun dorma", "blue", "rainy blue"
Minho solo : "im home", "kiseki"
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Yes, Rainy Blue.
For me personally, Taemin is a full interpretive package from dance to vocals, the flow of emotions, and his musicality is just crazy
Taenin loves the rain says it cleans and brings freshness. It's hard to put it musically in any other way, but there must be something to it.
Taemin is the most sensual artist I know - the way he seduces you with his voice and his moves is just unparalleled. You are right, his voice is constantly evolving, you can hear it listening to his albums - the last one Never Gonna Dance Again is a vocal masterpiece. But I love what he’s doing with his voice in Move - it’s purposely breathy and seductive and it’s not meant to be over the top, but rather to fit the flow of the song. Please react to both Criminal and IDEA and the KBS Song Festival performance - it would be a feast to see you react to those in one vid!
This music video is such a classic, changed the Kpop industry. Variety shows, Kpop stars, do the main choreography even today.
I think my favorite version of Move is the duo performance MV with the choreographer where male/female is sort of flipped. He really does completely embody the artistry of dance that is unique.
Agree!
Yes !!! Mine too
Oh girl....this is just the tip of the intense inferno that is Taemin. Wait until you get to the MVs for "Want" and "Thirsty". Then there's the live performances of "Sexuality", "Slave", and "One by One". There is NO other idol doing it like Taemin -- none. This is why he is the idol of idols.
The choreographer for this song is Sugawara Koharu, a famous Japanese dancer/choreographer. She and Taemin became great friends after their first collab for his song, "Sayonara Hitor" (FABULOUS). She has since worked on many of his songs, including: "Want", "Flame of Love", "Criminal" (one of several choreographers for that) and she has done the choreo for SHINee's "Good Evening". In fact, the part of the MV where Taemin is dancing alone with one female dancer, that dancer is Koharu. She also performed with him on "Hit the Stage", and they won the competition. She calls Taemin the "dancer killer" because she said that after dancing with him you want to retire in embarrassment. This was during her Sugarwater Radio show.
Another interesting fact is that Taemin danced in the rain for 17 hours for this MV. The director said that he probably couldn't get any other idol to do that for him other than Taemin. He talks about this in the excellent mini-documentary by Walawala called, "The Artist: Taemin". The documentary features directors, producers, lyricists, and other idols talking about Taemin and the contributions he's made to the industry. It's really fascinating: ua-cam.com/video/m2_MVBxmdyc/v-deo.html
Thanks for starting on this journey into him and SHINee! You won't be sorry.
Gosh all those title one by one say a lo 😳
SLAVE is on another level 🙈
Every time someone first react to Move, LMAO. Yetti, you are cute!!!!!
For Move performance stage, I am so impressd by 2017 Seoul Fashion Week, the performance fits in too well, and 2018 Dream Concert, while other idols struggled with the heavy rain, it seemed like Taemin was born with it, only made him more shine.
Since Move was released, tons of cover came out, but to be honest, fair, and no offense, I really didn't see anyone can show Taemin''s own unique vibe. The choreography is just one of a kind, his back-up dancers girl gang is one of a kind, and Taemin himself, is one of a kind.
Thank you 😊 He is one of a kind
Taeminnie’s dancing skill is an art itself. He mentioned in one of their guesting for a YT channel just couple of days ago that he don’t need to dance energetically or with so much power to convey or express the message of his song in ‘Move’. Prior to that they were mainly talking about ‘View’ how it was very unconventional for SHINee to dance a mellow type of choreography when it was released last 2015. It was very unconventional during that time since most kpop groups were always dancing high energy level performances. But they managed to pull it off and up until today ‘View’ is still one of SHINee’s best songs. So I think ‘Move’ will definitely be one of his most iconic performances in history of kpop.
Honestly Taemin as an artist is a genre of his own. He is so addicting and unique it leaves you wanting for more. I have been a Shawol for five years and his aura on stage is so magnetic and captivating.
On the other hand though, Taemin off stage is simply the most adorable human I have ever seen💙
Thank you for your reaction and I hope you continue to react to more Taemin and SHINee
Sadly this song didn’t win any music shows maybe it was way ahead of its time in 2017 or maybe the public was shocked cause it’s not your typical K Pop release but this song has been covered by a LOT of idols. Too many to count in fact. It started a “MOVE DISEASE” in Korea when they realized how great the song and choreography was albeit belatedly. Koharu really did a good job with the song. SM founder suggested another song to be the main song for this album but TaeMin wanted MOVE and he (LSM) allowed TaeMin to choose what he wanted. I am glad TaeMin made the right choice.
Consider yourself properly conditioned to take the Taemin journey lmao.
The single lady dancing with him is the choreographer, Koharu Sugawara. She has worked with Taemin on Goodbye and SHINee on Good Evening. I love her Urban Dance Camp videos
They were very intune with each other
And criminal. not all by her but she is one of the choreographer and she has her own version.
@@jaeforme5436 thanks for the reminder! Yeah that too...with Kasper
Yeaaah! Welcome to Taemin's journey 💕 MOVE was Kpop's cultural reset In 2017 from choreography, female dancers & now it's more common to see many new soloists having backup female dancers than before. Taemin broke a lot of gender stereotypes in that year in terms of showing this other side not seen before in male artists.
Taemin is called King for a reason, he has a brilliant mind to be creative and innovative, as well as being the best performer of all times. Get ready that next month King Taemin is Back 👑👏
Thank you
This is our Taeminnie (˵ᵕ̴᷄ ˶̫ ˶ᵕ̴᷅˵)
The order in Taemin work is: danger/ace(2014), press your number/drip drop(2016 korean), goodbye/flame of love(2016 in japan), move(2017), want(2019) , then criminal and idea (2020) . ALL of his work are GREAT. If you are more interested in his recent accomplishments as an artist, there is artistic continuity between Want, Criminal and IDEA. So I think want is a good choice.
His dance practice never failed to amaze you, every time I am just speechless and admire him more, seriously, every clip is recommended.
Isn’t it crazy to think this is the same person who did Danger?! Honestly I dunno how he even thought of doing something as restrained but complex as this?!!!
Haha omg hi koko3op again!!!
I'm starting to think he can do anything 🤩
@@Yetti. You'll be right to think that! Hahaha
@@peacelovevegankpop Heyyyyy ha!
Taemin has a very unique style both in dance and vocals. His discography is a beautiful journey through the years that keeps you wanting more.
Move was the first kpop song I ever listened to. My mind was blown and my music world exploded. I can never thank Taemin enough for giving me such a gift. He led me to EXO, NCT, Shinee, and Korean music in general. It's been almost 2 years, and I almost exclusively listen to Kpop now. There's still so much to explore.
Estoy de acuerdo totalmente hasta cuando TAEMIN camina es un ARTE. , exelente observación.👍👍
.graciassssss!!!!
Our Baby Cheese Taeminnie and his girl gang. I've always loved that side of him. The fact his back dancers are not sexualized more than he is, the fact they're pretty much all doing the same movements... And he indeed has a better voice now!
Taemin is known to be quite the workaholic and he couldn't sing very well when they debuted, he worked really hard and no doubt he still does. Thank you for reacting to this!
10:02
“Oh! He held it and let it go!”
Same girl😂😂😂
Also I loved what you said about him performing even during dance practices. I feel like Taemin just breathes stunning performances even in his practices. And the thing about his dance practices is that he never goes all out...like I watch other performers dance practices and I’m like wow y’all are going ham and I appreciate that and I feel the same when I watch Taemin’s as well UNTIL I see him on stage and then I think...oh so you were chilling in that practice...I see...
It’s not that he’s marking it in the practice...it’s just he comes alive on stage so everything is sharper, his energy is more intense... he becomes something else
I would love to see him actually learning dances. seeing the process he goes through but I guess SM may not want to show anything that is unfinished
@@Yetti. I think there might be a behind the scenes for his song Idea where you see bits of him actually learning the dance (either that or he’s doing touch ups but it’s an actual practice)...I can link it below if you’d like and you can watch it once you’ve seen the song...✨
@@Yetti. ua-cam.com/video/3g5sTNToB6Q/v-deo.html
Yay thank you. I will save it.
In amV where he dances with 1 girl, it is Koharu, she is choreographer who created this choreo and some other for him and shinee. In my eyes, she is an angel
She’s great.
Thanks for the reaction! The first lady Taemin dances with is the brilliant choreographer Koharu Sugawara. She and Taemin have worked together a lot. Taemin uses female background dancers all the time and has collab'd with many female Kpop idols. For him, I think dance is dance is art. In Idea, you have males and females and Taemin all dancing their hearts out together.
After that dance practice in that striped shirt I was 100% in love with this man. Then the MV slayed me. I still watch it A LOT!!!! Your facial expressions showed how much this blew you away!!!
I can’t hide it 🙈
People who work with him often compliment and complain in the same breath that he practices as hard in every dance practice as he would if it were a real concert. So... yes.. he absolutely would be killing it that hard on every other practice
We love Taemin & his girl gang. 😌💙
He performed this and a couple of other songs live in pouring rain at the '18 Dream Concert & it was beautiful. (Sidenote: SHINee are freaking pros at performing in rain they've had to do it so many times. Taemin loves skating across stages. 😂)
Taemin “ sexuality” concert
TAEMIN “ Ace & thirsty” MV
KING!
This dance is considered one of the hwrdest in kpop as ut is sooo smooth, you have to be God tier to make it look great
this my baby cheese...taeminie. 🧀🧀🧀😆😄love your reaction
God bless you girl for bringing taemin to the table again. Idea and criminal are such great mv's I suggest these two please. Thank you again
Since 2017 I can't get over the MOVE fever 🤭😍👑💎🎶
Literally you can’t go wrong with any Taemin song but don’t forget the dance practices and live performances of each as they are amazing too. The dance practice for famous is especially good and criminal! Thank you for all your Taemin and Shinee reactions- loving them!
This song of taemin has so many K Pop Artists who perform it or atleast parts of it... including his members .. The choreo is just spectacular ✨✨
He is my ultimate solo singer Taemin is fantastic 🙏🏻👌🏼
That’s our Taemin still setting the standard S/N The young lady he did the solo with in the MV is the choreographer Taemin will have his choreographers in majority of his videos. And he always chooses his dancers and most of the time they are his regular dancers
The choreographer is the woman who did the duet portion of the MV. They actually worked together several years ago on a show called Hit the Stage that had idols considered the best dancers in the industry compete.
Taemin is a genius at dancing. Every muscle in his body is dancing. And even on his face. Thank you for your reaction!
well, there it IS. MOVE. the Move disease that will never be free from South Korea because the amount of covers that everybody has done of this song??? countless. iconic. to this day Taemin still covers the song and dances it on random shows that has nothing to do with it ahahaha. it's so satisfying to see people react to it for the first time just for the drop to see the choreo. :)
ps: you need to watch him perform this for Seoul Fashion Week. I saw that performance first before the mv or hearing the song and it blew my mind.
pps: you WILL love his dancers. they are amazing and honestly sometimes I get distracted watching them and have to rewatch performances again to watch them! their dancers in their own rights and taemin will have choreographers dancing for him too, btw!
When you mentioned about how Taemin's back dancer added more value or heat to his performance, it's actually keeps happening even to his latest solo comeback. It might be also Taemin's idea, I guess, since he always thinking way further and perfectionist towards all of his dance performance.
Taemin embodies music~🎶💕🦋
Move is iconic to this day, almost every kpop idol has danced Move. Taemin said that for him this choreography was simple but many idols have said that it is complex since it requires a lot of subtlety and concentration in the movements
With this song, Taemin wanted to break stereotypes and wanted to show that the movements he performed could be done by both men and women
The girl who dances with Taemin in the music video is called Koharu and she is his choreographer, they also danced together in a Korean show called Hit the stage and Taemin won with the highest score to this day, invited his choreographer and danced Sayonara hitori
Finally reaction to Queen Move!!!!!
Lee Taemin is a genre in dancing
As SHINee is a brand
Thank you for acknowledging Taemin’s girl gang. They’re everything!!! :)
Also the woman dancing with Taemin is Koharu Sugawara, the choreographer of this dance! There’s a version of this MV with just them dancing btw!They’re besties 😍😍
taemin worked with koharu (the woman dancing with him in the mv) to create the choreo. she’s absolutely incredible. there’s much more of a focus on the feeling of the dance and he even said he wanted to come across as androgynous so the dance reflects that. she also choreographed good evening by shinee, and sayonara hitori and parts of criminal by taemin. but yeah he mostly always goes for either co-ed dancers or all-female dancers. not many other male artists do (kai from exo/superm used an all-female dance group for his solo too but i can’t think of many others who do).
Taemin is ART
Our baby Taeminie🧀💙💎
Welcome to taemgod world. Always a pleasure seeing you react and listening to your perspective. Those subtle yet powerful moves with the profound gender neutral direction he was going for really gets to you, right? Since he is such a performance based artist, you'll soon find out that each song has its own vibe and concept that is followed through. When you pointed out the difference in his vocals here in comparison to newer releases, this shows how he adapts his style of singing to fit the mood of the song. In every song. To create that emotion. Yeah, he's amazing. 👏
You're absolutely right. Taemin is always improving, he always achive perfection in his performance that's why he get frustrated when his art is not received as he wanted 😔. Also, he's performance are always gender free (?) most of the time he uses female and male back dancers equally (I love that) , even when he made a video in US (you must watch drip drop he also make the choreo for that song) he make sure that his back up dancers were diverse. Also, he has the most talented back up dancers, few of then are actually choreographers, that's why there are sooo good
We all need a moment after that video
“The audacity” is right, Yeti! So enjoying your journey. “Move” Taemin is unsurpassed.
Taemin's solo music videos are art, especially the newest two songs-CRIMINAL and IDEA. (the lyrics are important too!)
Watching his dance practices are also enjoyable! You'll be happier to find how great he is.
Also in the mv, Taemin in the scene where he was dancing a duet with the female, that was the choreographer. She choreographed a few Shinee dances as well like View and Good Evening good sings you should hear by the way, she is Japanese and really good her name is Koharu Sugawara. The mv also has 3 mvs, the mv, a performance mv with the female dancers and another with the choreographer Koharu Sugawara.
Thank for this reaction!
And can please react to Taemin" Sayonara hitori, Flame of love, under my skin, Famous" these song are Japanese! I like all Taemin songs but I prefer the Japanese songs:)
Why do you prefer hi Japanese songs? do they have a different sound?
@@Yetti. The Japanese songs have a unique sound to them compared to the Korean ones (I love them too). But I would be careful with reacting to them as Japanese copywrite laws can be difficult. There are other reactions on youtube though so it might be ok :)
@@Yetti. bc i think his japanese songs are unqiue, and are even more emotional than his korean songs! and the choreo are different than any songs!
I love Taemin’s Arena Tour 2019 - Sayonara Hitori and Famous. Or you can watch the whole concert of course. It’s really good.
Been keeping up with your posts. Thank you for reacting 🙂
Yes, the choreographer is sooo good! Her name is Koharu Sugawara and she actually danced with him in this mv (mv#3). She's also choreographed some of SHINee's other dances like good evening.
I love your sincere reactions to Shinee. Thanks
Thank you 😊😊
Taemin dance king
Yes! Thank you very much
As always I love your reaction. Taemin is really impressive. Everybody is talking about his duality , being SHINee maknae Baby Cheese and also the intimidating artist that he is. For me, the moment I fell for him was "Under My Skin", there is an mv of it, as well as a live version. No dancing though, I just felt it was his way to say there is so much more about him.
Thank you 😊
OMG🤩 Thanks for your reaction 🤍
This is concidered one of the hardest choreos in kpop 'cause apart from being technical, you have to be a really good dancer to make the moves without looking real dorky. They keep bringing this song up in variety shows and stuff because it's so specific and good.
True confession though, I didn't particularly care for it until I saw Twice doing a cover of it for a special stage and I loved it, so I went back and gave the original version a chance.
I understand, songs usually take me time to get into
Shout out to the dancers! They are doing great ❤️
In case anybody want to see shinee at KBS star Tv...they have a throwback for all shinee's songs
Want, Criminal, and Idea are some of my favorites 💯🙌
thank you for the reaction! =*
actually this song is made non vocal strong
he definitely approved over the years. but already before this song he had 2-nd album "press it" - where the b-sides, (especially soldier song, that he's written by himself) are much more vocally strong
I loved how you watch the dance practice too! You need to watch the lyric video it just brings together, I hope you’ll watch his Want MV along with practice video. This was the first Taemin video I ever saw once I jumped on the Taemin train I never got off😁 great reaction 👍🏼👏🏼❤️
Other suggestions:
Jonghyun: "Crazy" (live performance where he's wearing the red suit. He looks almost ecstatic, is completely connected with the audience and it is an excellent display of how powerful a performer he was. It was just Jonghyun and a mic and it was incredible!).
Key: "Wanna Be" (Official Video) He finally just let loose and happily DANCED in his solo video for a longer than a few seconds. His vocal was also great.
Taemin: "Into the Rhythm" (live performance). A lighter side of solo Taemin. It feels like we're just watching Taemin and his dancers having fun.
Criminal plz it's so awesome.....no words for it...i became his fan after this MV
Gracias por reaccionar a Taemin!! Busca algún concierto donde baile MOVE..son geniales sus presentaciones!
Thank you for the reaction
This is where Taemin broke gender stereotype. Taemin and his girl gang
He is with the choreographer of Move. Koharu Sugawara is 🔥
Fun fact, the girl taemin was dancing with that you said they were really in sync is actually Koharu Sugawara :3 she’s a Japanese dancer that’s been working with both taemin and SHINee for a long time on choreography. You should watch their hit the stage performance together!
The "take a small bite" tee is NOTHING in comparison to the..."OPEN HERE" TROUSERS lmao
And here I am at 06:00 wanting to comment about that practice being the REAL DEAL and you dropped it..
It is sooo good
@@Yetti. He insisted on this being the title track, SM wanted another one. And he made history, really. It's nice that you mentioned the backup dancers, on this particular performance their synchronisation with Taemin is key.
Can't wait for more reactions to Taemin!! His solo MVs clearly shows he's one of the best (or the best) soloists in the industry :D and yes he's a total different person when he's a solo compared to being a SHINee maknae haha. D Do react to Danger, Want, Press Your Number, Criminal (my fave song from him), and Idea!!!
color note: the girl with short hair who dances with Taemin in the mv is Koharu, it is the choreographer
she is so good
Can I recommend “ taemin’s legendary dance performances” and “taemin’s best vocal performances”? They are basically snip-its of his best stages and well introduce you to soooo many of his songs (plus the compilation is an incredible representation of his talent and stage presence!). It might help you choose what next to react to too!
MOVE is so iconic he really knows what he's doing with the shirts lol it cracks me up too. I'd love for you to react to WANT too, the visuals are stunning and the song is great. Still one of my favorite, if not my favorite Taemin title track song. It's even more ruder than MOVE with the lyrics and I'd love to know what you think about it!! Up to you though.
yeah taemins dancers are the best , i heard that he has a seperate set of dancers for both korean and japanese releases , and his japanese dancers are like the best because he has like incredicably steronous dances for his japanese albums like you can definetly check out famous , oodbye, flame of love
I’ve been so excited for this one, Move is an experience^^
It really is!
Your comment about his voice: I agree with you saying it is improving because he is constantly working hard to improve his technique and his vocal quality. But I wouldn’t really agree with the implication that it’s a HUGE difference because even in 2016 (a year before Move), he was performing solo songs like Soldier with belting high notes. I think he always tries to embody the sound most suitable for a particular song. Move by its nature calls for a much more breathy and seductive sound than the recent SHINee releases do, so maybe that is some of the difference you are talking about.
Thanks so much for the reaction!
Milinda Wilson sain on 6/25/22
The look and feel for "Move" is very specific, it's supposed to be androgynous and gender neutral. Early in his career when Taemin was growing up in SHINee he was known for his feminine look. The industry thought it was novel and cute to dress Taemin up as a girl and play up his feminine features. Which ended up giving him a real complex about the fact that people never saw him as a masculine man. It took him a long time to accept that he was known for his looks and to come to terms with the fact that everyone thought of him as a "pretty boy," etc. So, at this point in his career as a 24 year old (He is 28 now) he was trying to make a statement about how he has now come to terms with just being himself and not caring what people think. Dancing is art and movement has no gender.
"Move" is his title track on his 2nd Korean solo album which was released in 2017.
Fun fact: The blue color you see throughout this MV is supposed to represent the cool, chill vibe of this song, but as you know, pearl aqua also is SHINee's fan color, so you will see aqua/blue/green shades with most everything to do with SHINee as a way to represent their connection as a group and their connection to their fans, etc.
"Move" features all female dancers because the whole point of the song and dance is supposed to be about crossing gender boundaries and how just because you are male doesn't mean your dance has to be hyper masculine. Taemin uses what is traditionally considered more feminine dance moves to show how you can merge both feminine and masculine styles together to create something that can't be singled out as one gender or the other. This dance allowed a more mainstream audience to start to embrace less traditional gender roles within Kpop.
"Move" is one of Taemin's most famous choreographies and it has become the dance he is most recognized for.This dance has inspired what is known as the "Move disease," and it is said that the dance is so catchy that you can't help but try to imitate it. There are literally hundreds of videos online of people attempting cover dances to this song. (It is on the level of Beyonce's "Single Ladies" dance and some of the most famous TiK Tok dance challenges.) But no matter how good of a dancer they are, it is quickly apparent that there is just something about the way Taemin moves that can't be duplicated. Taemin is Taemin and there is no one else like him. The dance is never as sharp or precise as the way Taemin does it. That is why he is hands down considered one of the top two BEST dancers in the industry.
As Taemin has said numerous times in interviews and on variety shows, the key point in "Move's" choreography is literally supposed to be to stare into the camera like you are trying to seduce the person who is watching. So, you are right, that is exactly what Taemin is doing.
If you are impressed with Taemin's dancing in the MV, you really need to see his dance practice video and/or a live performance for "Move." You will be even more blown away when you see the uncut version.
The female dancer who is dancing with Taemin as the featured dancer in the MV wasn't just any dancer, she is a famous choreographer. She is the one that choreographed "Move". Her name is Sugawara Koharu and she is a Japanese choreographer who has choreographed dances for several Kpop groups, as well as American artists. She has worked with Taemin a lot over the years and she is the one that also choreographed Taemin's dance for his songs "Want," "Flame of Love" and "Sayonara Hitori" and helped choreograph Taemin and her performance on the competition program Hit the Stage -- "Devil" performance, etc., and she was one of 3 or 4 choreographers who helped choreograph Taemin's "Criminal." Taemin and Sugawara are really good friends. She was also the choreographer for SHINee's song "Good Evening," among others. She loves working with Taemin because they are a lot alike, and that is one of the reasons why she has been featured in several of Taemin's projects. Plus, Taemin and all the members of SHINee, are also one of the most famous artists in Japan and they all speak fluent Japanese, so they have no problem communicating through dance or language. :D
And just so you know, those background vocals aren't Taemin's. They actually chose to leave the songwriters' vocals in the song from when they recorded the guide track. I have seen interviews with Adien Lewis, one of the original songwriters and he was shocked to hear his voice still in the song. Usually when a Kpop company gets a song from a songwriter, especially a foreign songwriting team, they will translate it into Korean and record all the vocals using the artists' vocals or other Korean artists, etc. So it's very rare that a songwriter would have their original vocals in a Kpop song, however, this was one of the few times where SM didn't re-record or change everything. If you're interested, here is a short clip of an interview with Aden Lewis talking about "Move", ua-cam.com/video/hTxbaiWyrmA/v-deo.html.
His vocals?? Of course he has improved in 4 years, but he has been consistently great just check him on Immortal Songs in 2012, he was well t use your word solid.
Hi, i am back. Good reaction, ty. So glad u looked into him. Jimin is pals with Taemin. They have a lot in common i hear. They also did a dance together. So i slowly started to listen to his songs. I love Sayonara Hitori /Goodbye by him. It's beautiful. Hope u checked it out. Love this one. It's catchy. His visuals are great. He is very striking to me in this MV. Liked his vocals too.Loved the choreo. It's MJ inspired but focused on the slow movements more. Nothing I have seen before. So it really surprised and pleased me. I saw a lot of inspo Jimin got from him. But I also see how Jimin is different and his own artist. It was cool to see that. Glad u checked out the dance practice. It's really good. He is smooth with it. I see why Jimin is a fan. I liked the girl backup dancers too. Love that he uses just great dancers overall consistently. My understanding was that others said he had an androdunous look to him. And he accepted that after a time. This is the song where he accepts himself as is. He accepts both sides of himself. I also heard that Taemin started the looking into the camera dead on. He was the 1st to do it and inspired others. Hugs. -NY USA 2019 Army💟
The #1 is because there are 3 versions of Move, the regular MV and 2 performance videos. One is the solo, where he’s dancing with his girls and the other is with his choreographer Koharu Sugawara.
dheu said on 1/24/22
You’re right, the dance moves in the choreo are more stereotypically “feminine” moves. Move is the moment when Taemin fully embraced his androgyny and confidently mixed masculine and feminine dance into his choreo, because as he has said before, he doesn’t see things as “male dance” vs “female dance” but rather all dance moves are a form of expression that should not be tied to one gender or another. He is not afraid to challenge the stereotypes of Kpop dance styles, and for this reason the Move choreo is iconic, with idols of both genders even to this day covering the song and the dance. It was so different from anything that came before and still stands out as one of the most unique choreos for Kpop. This is one of his defining moments in his solo career, I think, because he really began to set himself apart with a distinct artistic vision for his songs and dance style from here on out (Not saying it wasn’t like this before but rather he seemed to become more confident about it from here on IMO).
I also love that he uses both female and male backup dancers and has them do the same choreo. He really does actively support the idea that no dance or dance style is gender-restricted.
Thank you so much for the reaction!
blinking game said on 1/30/2020
The best thing about Taemin is that he really started a movement in K-pop. His androgynous looks weren't always in his favour and back then he said how he always wanted to be as manly as the others but now he embraces it. He says how dancing isn't about gender and how he wants to show that there shouldn't be any differences between girl idol and male idol's dancing. Most of the time he uses female back-up dancers and it wasn't that common yet that your female back-ups have the same spotlight as the male idol in the center, they usually were just a bonus but in Taemin's performances they're a part of the whole performance and it wouldn't work as well without them. Even during his concerts there are sections where only the female dancers are on the stage and dance without him as a transition. Recently Taemin also talked about wearing make-up a lot this was what he said: "For me, I think there is no absolute standard on masculinity. Nowadays, there are a lot of men who care about skin care and even use makeup to express themselves. I feel like there was a strict gender classification in the past, but the boundaries have become more blurred and our society is more about accepting and respecting each other’s differences these days. If makeup highlights and empowers my unique appeal, why not use it?"
You should check out his song "Pretty Boy" with the lyrics, that was his collab with Kai and he chose him because Taemin wanted his best friend to be part of his solo debut album. Pretty Boy was written by Jonghyun and he said he thought about Taemin while writing it, it touches upon the expectations towards males in south korea and in general and it really fits Taemin well.