Hi i commented this already but im new to the channel and was wondering where i can watch the get cool reaction and mixtape 1 and mixtape 2 reaction :) many thanks
@@strayfreckles I agree. They do have a strong international fandom. Pretty similar to BTS. I'm not saying they are like BTS (from an ARMY myself). But I definitely sense great things for Stray Kids and I hope more people see that.
@@strayfreckles With this type of music? I don't see that coming. If JYP wasn't known for having their bg not popular in Korea and only internationally I would have more hopes.
@@koalapayslater Exceptions can always happen. After all, Korean Stays were surveyed about what they loved about stray kids, and the most voted aspect was the relatable lyrics. In my opinion, the path they are choosing is the one. Sooner or later the Korean public will acknowledge their talent. I've been a kpop fan for more than 7 years, and the only time I've felt what I felt with skz was with seventeen and bts. The songs, the charisma while performing, the IT factor. And I stan a lot other more groups.. Besides, they can always have a hit song that brings the Korean popularity. Their music style doesn't have much to do~ just wait for it. Never say never ♥
The chorus also has a "Common side effects may include" line from direct-to-consumer drug commercials, where it lists out side effects like agitation, headache, anxiety, insomnia, psychosis, dizziness. I love how those side effects are reflected in the choreography as well!!
11:23 my view of this is that they’re demonstrating the two paths they could have chosen, and the one we’re primarily following in the music video is the “road not taken” or path less traveled. The top shot of them on the bus sleeping is the common, safe path and the bottom shot is the unconventional, off the road path in which they experience a lot of pain (머리 아프다), conflict (the fighting), and fear (the running) but in the end it’s worth it and they grow together and bond over it. I really love this track so much, I honestly think it’s some of their finest work!
The part when the tire burst off and they were waiting while the other bus “convenient/safe” i would say and yet they were vastly running.... I hope even negativity will come after them by being different, I hope they will still keep running and pushing because their music is beautiful.
I don’t remember who’s theory is this, but also hyunjin is the one who’s trying to bring everyone back to reality. Back in District9 he was the one who did not take the pill, which means he was aware of the side effects that were happening among others (they were enjoying their path like if it was a vacation or smth, while they were actually in danger), he was only trying to save them.
Liviah A. La Pastina !! I think I saw someone on twitter saying that too! It really confused me when I watched the video because I didn’t understand why Hyunjin was trying to stop everyone, but that makes a LOT of sense!!!
mantongssi easier to understand, u could travel by a tour which has a bus to travel or you travel on your own, by a broken moving van that you have fixed to use. 1 path is safe but other is not
As soon as I heard the drop with the PSA-like side effects list, my first thought was Linkin Park. Their A Thousand Suns album was a very experimental, synth-wavy sound much like the first two songs on this Yellow Wood repackage. If you ever get to interview or talk to them PD, can you ask them for me if they ever listened to LP, or similar artists? I've been meaning to ask for a long time. My first thoughts on this song were that the chorus seemed to be simulating a panic attack, along with the wild arm-flailing choreo. They can't seem to get their head to stop hurting, whether its from the voices, the headaches brought on by lack of sleep caused by insomnia, or from the side effects caused by the medication they take to alleviate their symptoms. I love Stray Kids so much man. They very clearly don't care what the trendy or easy route is in K-pop. It might force them into a niche or alienate some fans, but they clearly are just making the music they want to. And I think that says something about their character. They make the art that they feel is important. This is another reason why I love them so much. They're one of two groups that I consider "special" in K-pop, the other being BTS. What do I mean by that? Well, there are a metric crapload of talented dancers, singers, rappers, and just overall beautiful and wholesome people in K-pop. So what do you do to set you apart? Well, one method is to write and produce your own music and make your own choreography. These groups like Seventeen, (G)I-DLE, Day6, Ateez, etc. are truly mindblowingly talented people. Real modern-day Renaissance men and women. But BTS and Stray Kids seem to have put it on themselves to have a *purpose*. They have decided to use their massive amount of talent to send a message or help people. They have a reason they are making their art. I obviously don't think you even have to write your own stuff to be a great artist. Blackpink and Twice are my #2 and #4 favorite artists in K-pop. But I can appreciate how truly spectacular Stray KIds are.
Avery Bass I also got a lot of Muse vibes (see Unsustainable and Isolated System which has a news anchor speaking throughout parts of the song). Also I 10000% agree on the “music with a purpose” point you made. This is why Stray Kids became my favorite group within like 2 weeks of getting to know them. You feel this sense of how genuine they are and how strong their morals and identity are. I think I can say for sure Side Effects is my favorite title track they’ve released!
As a stay who knows far too much, I dont know about the other members but I do know that BangChan does listen to LP, however i dont know about the specific albums and the influence on music if thats of any help 👍
i'll admit, my initial view of this song was indifferent. i'm not one for super EDM drops or instrumentals, (although I do enjoy it from time to time, and miroh was an exception) i enjoyed clé: 1 album a lot, chronosaurus and 19 will probably end up in my top songs of the year, but after listening to side effects over again, i actually really love it now. there's like, a sense of unease during the whole song, it's especially amplified when paired with the music video. i think a lot of these scenes (like the cuts to choreography, and the strobing effects in the chorus) pair really well with the song. there's that sample in the drop listing side effects to a prescription medication, the really... primal...? scream... the chanting of 머리 아프다... it's all the small things that combine for a unique experience in the song. i think skz really pulled this off, and i can only really see them doing something like this and executing it well.
yeah honestly. also because like what PD said, they are telling a story with this song, that's why only listening to it without watching the performance is kinda like reading the first and last chapters of a book, but missing all of the plot that's connecting everything together
I think the only problem I had with song initially was the drop didn’t really feel powerful at all? Almost like there was a beat missing.. but after a while I got over that and I love the song
Based of what i understood from the mv and lyrics and teasers: (I've posted this in other places too) In the first teaser , they are quite happy and bubbly and have to intention of taking the bus to ''new world''. And then the screen is split in 2 showing two different actions. The driver's tattoo seems a little suspicious . When they get inside the bus we see a happy Jeongin and a kinda worried Hyunjin. The MV starts with them not taking the bus as shown in the teaser. However,they seem bright and assured they made the right choice and proceed down the other direction.Only Hyunjin seems hesitant,his smile kinda fades away and he walks a little behind the other boys, doubting their choice. In the first part of the choreo,you can see two moons in the sky which can be a symbol of two things:a magnificent holiday or total unhappiness. They find their ride,an old truck. We see Felix and Hyunjin together and by my interpretation: Felix is sure and excited about their choice while Hyunjin is not.The lyrics in this scene reflect that : Felix represents the outer conviction and bravado one has when making a decision ,while Hyunjin represents the inner insecurities and fears. Later the boys realize that the trip wouldn't be as easy as they thought cause they are racing with time to try and arrive at the location before they run out of fuel. The mood changes . However Felix remains enthusiastic,excited trying to get a better view of the scenery,but Hyunjin (still worried) irritably pulls him back,building pressure in the process. Their plans completely change when they see that the road to their destination has been blocked. They are in the middle of nowhere,without enough fuel to go back. Only Seungmin doesn't seem to understand the gravity of the situation and is nonchalantly taking photos as they would in a pleasant trip (or at least ,this is what Hyunjin thinks). Hyunjin snaps starting a fight, the members rushing to separate them. A map on the ground reveals that there is a breach in the fence,making the boys pile up in the van again and proceeding onwards on their journey. As they drive off, and aerial view of the bus is shown,as if someone is watching them. Night falls and the boys grow tired,especially Minho ,who has been driving for hours. Jisung spots their destination out of the window ad smiles ,believing that they would reach there in no time. The vehicle then stops cause of a flat tire and the boys are utterly stranded,which gives them some minutes to reflect : Jeongin assuring Hyunjin that they aren't angry at him and Minho comforting a guilty Felix (he was the one who decided to ride the truck and not bus). Something approaches from a distance,and its the bus they could have taken. For the first time ,we can see what i could've been like :peacefully asleep without a care. They are give the chance to ride the bus again but they kinda realize that something was wrong.In the bus they looked peaceful,too peaceful to be exact,as if someone with nefarious intentions is watching them. They quickly run away from the bus down to the field to escape from the people watching them (probably trying to kidnap/get rid of them). As they finally escape ,Hyunjin is laying alone on the grass, wracked with sorrow and shame for being the one that wanted to get on the bus (and potentially get them all in danger) . The other boys gather around him with smiles in their faces,reassuring him that they don't have hard feelings towards him. As they walk away in the middle of nowhere,they have lost the opportunity to reach a new world,but as long as they have each other it's all okay.A key lies alone in the pond. Possibly a new key to a new world,which means there is still hope for them. By connecting this MV to the Miroh MV, I'm guessing the people supposedly watching them in this MV,might be related to the ''politicians '' in the beginning of Miroh, where Stray Kids bring the revolution. Also the bus driver is in fact one of the actors that played one of the politicians in Miroh. This is just my interpretation and theory behind the MV, so there's nothing for sure. And also as a whole album, I suppose ''Yellow Wood'' is based on the poem ''The Road Not Taken'' by Robert Frost, because the first track on the album is also called ''Road Not Taken''. Furthermore , the meaning of the poem is about a person having to choose between two roads. "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood" and the speaker is torn between which road is the best choice.Just like the boys are in this MV, where we also see a yellow tree standing in the middle.
@@spicycoriander lol well my mind already blew the first time i watched the mv. And also there was a shopping cart like in hellevator and i am you, suitcase like in i am you , bus like in district9, cctv like in district9 , my pace and grow up, balloons like in grow up . How did they think we can decipher everything?
Wow that make a lot of sense, the Felix and hyunjin part in the beginning, Felix lines are I can do it, while hyunjin says I'm scared. And the whole thing makes all the sense.
this comeback was a shock for me !! it's so diff from the previous comebacks, even tho i know straykids's songs are always so diverse. even tho their songs are diverse, it still has the "straykids vibe" in every song. u either love it or hate it
The reason why I stan Stray Kids is they keep on giving STAYs new kind of music, like a different kind of food with different kind of taste.. From Hellevator to Side Effects you can really see the differences and the lyrics always gives us the deepest and important message... Stray Kids is one of a kind... I can't wait for their future releases to surprise me again.
The way you described the song was perfect!!! "it's not really about the song, it's about the story that the song is trying to tell". Chan himself said that they worked really hard on this song to tell a story through it, and I think they did a fantastic job. Always proud of them. Thank you for the video, insightful as always hehe. Also, you should definitely watch their mnet comeback stage to get the full experience! seeing the full choreography with this song hits different. it's so beautiful I couldn't stop rewatching it :o
The thing about stray kids they dont just do music that is pleasingly catchy to ears they are doing music as an investment not for a one time hearing a music with a message A lesson that will not die or fade It may be too much for the ears at first but the lyrics and choreography is so beautifully painful to watch So raw,unfiltered and angsty I believe that a true artist will make music without being afraid of the "norms" Bangchan with straykids will always put new,interesting surprising pieces that makes them who they are as an artist And for those who dont respect them for their grind and hustle Im so sorry for you Stray kids everywhere all around the world men😏
It’s not the beat/rhythm that makes the song impecable , it’s the message behind it. When I first heard it without the lyrics or paying much attention to the mv, I thought it was just okay, but when I got deeper into the message, it literally blew my mind and instantly made me adore the song and appreciate more. It’s such a deep, lyrical masterpiece. Probably their strongest and most hardcore comeback. I’m so beyond glad that I found and stan this group, they’re rlly making big moves. The song is so relatable as well
Idk If you saw but a lot of people were divided on side effects and chan addressed that by saying their music isn't out to please necessarily but to share a message and also during some of the glitches in the video chan disappears and theres also some other interesting theories out there
This song is so wierd (but in a really good way??) and so different from the many Kpop songs I've heard until now. I LOVED their last comeback and this one is somehow even better?? lmao like how do they do it? Its so raw and its like they're desperately and passionately trying to defy something and say something. They are screaming (literally. And I loved it). And also, I want to give a shout out to whoever is involved in their mv making cause * BOI * they are so amazing and really fits perfectly with each of their songs! I love their MVs! Stray Kids get better and BETTER with each comeback and that's the kind of talent we need in Kpop. I'm not a stay (I'm army) but I'm here to support such impressive talent!
there are people who doesn't like side effects because it sounds "bad" i am seeing lots of tweets about it on twitter even the leader is aware of it that not everyone will like it but he was pointing out the message/story they want to tell. but to me personally, the song portrays the message they wanted to convey in the lyrics. so basically, if you are an avid listener of Stray Kids or you are a certified STAY you would definitely understand why is it like this and like that. there is a plot going on and it is an unfinished one. so the ones who says that it sounds bad are actually a random person who isn't knowledgeable enough about the group. the ones who will appreciate side effects are the ones who understands what's up general public wise, not everyone will like it. but if you check the group's lyrics from their other songs upto now, you will notice how they are living up to it. *thumbs up for this artists* edited: actually, this groups' music is like a movie series that you have to watch from the 1st episode to understand the latest episode.
Do you happen to know in which mv the movie series you speak of starts? I am a little out of the loop sadly and need a nice reminder on everything that's going on.
I loved it at first listen tho (I remember having goosebumps when I first heard this) and I was not a fan yet, means that those people just don't like noise or psytrance music in the first place
always looking forward to pd’s reaction along with reactothek. you can just tell they’re actually analyzing and reacting to the music and the mv instead of just mentioning how hot they look or vice versa. u learn and find something new about side effects with their reaction.
this is what i think is the structure of the song. it’s really unconventional but it works really well. from 2:28 to 3:00 is the intro from 3:00 to 3:14 is the first verse from 3:14 to 3:30 is the chorus from 3:30 to 3:45 would maybe be a post chorus? from 3:45 to 3:57 is the pre chorus from 3:57 to 4:14 is a verse from 4:14 to 4:30 is the chorus from 4:30 to 4:45 is another verse from 4:45 to 5:04 is the pre chorus and from 5:04 to 5:35 would be considered the final chorus/outro
When this song came out it was around the time I felt kpop has been really boring, I felt like all new kpop songs sound the same. But then this came out and I checked it out, it instantly blew my mind. Like what is this?!?!? I've never heard something like this before 😭 Woojin's voice sound so hopeless and confused along with the dark track it brought me chills. And then I started to dig deeper into stray kids bcs of this song 😭
Also I just wanted to point out (probably my fav part of the choreo): At the beginning, the drum part, you can see seungmin running in the mist of everybody before getting to the edge. I LOVE how his running matches drum part. Another of my fav part is how in the last chorus, at the screaming part, it shows Chris screaming while running. I love how that shot was just done. Like even in combination to the rest of the scenes. Like the intense dancing scene with the flashing light and then it just cuts to that screaming scene. It just gives the scream more impact. It legit gave me chills at that part.
They’ve dropped the performance video for Side Effects! And yes there are 2 other new tracks on the special album - I can’t wait to see what the next MV will bring story-wise. I love how the choreography, the filming, the editing, and the lyrics all fit together and compliment each other,, when the lighting changes at the end of the song and suddenly they’re facing their shadows, the ripple effects, the way yellow is introduced when conflict arises between the boys, the two moons with the 2 possible timelines, etc. this might be my favorite SKZ MV yet
I haven't decided if this chaos is the kind that I like or dislike. It'll probably grow on me. The screams still scare the shit out of me though hahaha never prepared.
I swear every comeback Stray Kids has is scary. The more they come back, the scarier they become. And the pace of their improvement is awesome. As expected, Stray Kids never disappoints
OMG as soon as I got the notification I clicked 😭😩 honestly I was only waiting for your reaction to such a masterpiece 🙌🏾 Should definitely check out Who Do You Love - Monsta X ft. French Montana
11:25 In the M/V Teaser 1 the screen was divided in two, in one side they enter the bus and in the other they don't and the teaser ends, so it ends with the question "which path did they choose?". In the MV we find out they didn't go in the bus, so in the scene when they see the bus passing by, it shows what it would have being like if they had taken the bus (they would be sleeping comfortably in their seats, but since the didn't [take the bus] the have to suffer all this consequences they are suffering now (stealing a car, not knowing the way, being almost out of gas, flat tire, runaway))
Oh my godddd I have been checking UA-cam every morning for this reaction and it's finally here!! Thank you for reacting PD! Also, THE PERFORMANCE VIDEO IS OUT!! The choreo for this song is really really cool and I really hope to see that reaction soon!
Straykids especially Chan knows what going on, they know that not everyone accept their style of music, but they just want to relay the message in it, and they not making music just to satisfy others, they making their own style of music, take their own risk, that the path they chosed , that why i stan them, be firm, and remember the real talent always survive at the end 😀this is the link chan talk about the matter instagram.com/p/BzIPNVGH4yS/?igshid=9ir9ux1zoisd
I’ve been waiting for this!!! Hope you didn’t miss the (I don’t know what it’s called) but in the hook. The voice saying “Side effects are insomnia, anxiety, etc.”(not sure the exact words are) I really think that was cool! I really love this song!
I WAS WAITING FOR THIS IN FOREVER!! i always love your reactions pd you point out everything and the parallel thing u mentioned made sense now that i think of it! thank you for this! Fighting!!
we can't forget to metion that they brought a new genre to the kpop scene, which is psychedelic trance. they're making history and they'll go even bigger.
@@straystay7606 it's harder when I see them because I want to be an idol and mom just made fun of my dream because all though my score is good enough she wanted more and idk anymore she promised that I'll take korean classes this summer but now she's saying no
@@sam_sa09 It's alright, you can find a way out of it I'm sure. There are many options online for learning korean for free if the worst-case scenario of you not learning korean this summer might happen. There are many koreans who want to improve their english and in return you can practice your korean with them (online). Try to think in solutions!
Stays stay fucking fed and nobody complaining SKZ isn’t a bed, stop sleepin on them If 3 1997,1999,2000 liners can produce, write so many songs and put them out, why are “professionals “ in the company so damn slow for literally every other group?
What I think, and after reading and analysing the original poem road not taken (btw it talks about yellow woods), I think they say that sometimes we struggle while trying to choose the best road of the 2 diverging roads and after we choose the road the less chosen by others we reaally struggle and we have like side effects of our choices. And also we think that what we are now is because of our choice and that we would never be here if we took the other road but u know what? U can never know because no one experienced the other road that wasn't chosen. UNLEEEESS u can see what happens in a parallel universe and check. In the MV we SSE that the 2 roads led them to the same place at the end in the 2 universes. So I think the message is just follow your choice it doesn't matter if they seem divergent they will connect at some point.
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Hi i commented this already but im new to the channel and was wondering where i can watch the get cool reaction and mixtape 1 and mixtape 2 reaction :) many thanks
This song is like having a panic attack in a club but in a good way?
You couldn't have described it better 😂
a panic! at the disco?
@@quackkith I'm so mad I didn't think of this
I think it‘s about their choice
Kelsie SOMEONE PUT IT INTO WORDS DKDJD
“stray kids is one of my favourite boy groups” we did it lads
Yeah, now Seventeen have a friend in Pd heart
@Im ChoGiwAChinG FaKeU LuB AnD SteAL ArmY JaMS lmao 💀
HELL YES
Kpop is still not ready for Skz
We all knew PD has a soft side for SKZ
yup we been knew
@@inzaghiscornsalad7034 how?? can u explain
@@lilymisssilly8185 I just binge watched all of Pd's reactions and reviews, his explanation explains a lot, he personally loves skz contents.
@@inzaghiscornsalad7034 ohh thq for explaining
12:41 - "I.N.'s the one with the Jaw, Hyunjin is the one with the Lips." 😂😂😂
I'm wondering how many people did they see without jaw and lips
@@IstanbaldlegendsSungjinDOandKe Wellllll, there's lips and jaws, and then there's LIPS. And JAWS. 👌
if they wear masks.....
I mean.. I.N. has the cheekbones too
@@imyourhopeimyourangel4049 Yeah, that was my thinking too; he's the one with the razor cheekbones...😉
"hyunjin is the one with the lips" KJFSDHSFKHKA
Stray Kidz really gonna be big if they keep going like this. These boys are so talented and it's scary how powerfull they are each in each comeback
To be big they need a strong korean fandom tho
@@koalapayslater which they will have, soon
@@strayfreckles I agree. They do have a strong international fandom. Pretty similar to BTS. I'm not saying they are like BTS (from an ARMY myself). But I definitely sense great things for Stray Kids and I hope more people see that.
@@strayfreckles With this type of music? I don't see that coming. If JYP wasn't known for having their bg not popular in Korea and only internationally I would have more hopes.
@@koalapayslater Exceptions can always happen. After all, Korean Stays were surveyed about what they loved about stray kids, and the most voted aspect was the relatable lyrics.
In my opinion, the path they are choosing is the one. Sooner or later the Korean public will acknowledge their talent. I've been a kpop fan for more than 7 years, and the only time I've felt what I felt with skz was with seventeen and bts. The songs, the charisma while performing, the IT factor. And I stan a lot other more groups..
Besides, they can always have a hit song that brings the Korean popularity. Their music style doesn't have much to do~ just wait for it. Never say never ♥
The chorus also has a "Common side effects may include" line from direct-to-consumer drug commercials, where it lists out side effects like agitation, headache, anxiety, insomnia, psychosis, dizziness. I love how those side effects are reflected in the choreography as well!!
i remember when i first noticed that a while ago and i was just shooketh and I spent so much time trying to figure out every single 'side effect'
@@teenie127 yeah it's super cool! we figured out all of the side effects on Twitter ^^ twitter.com/angelade17/status/1146967147127562240?s=20
And the lyrics "my head hurts"
11:23 my view of this is that they’re demonstrating the two paths they could have chosen, and the one we’re primarily following in the music video is the “road not taken” or path less traveled. The top shot of them on the bus sleeping is the common, safe path and the bottom shot is the unconventional, off the road path in which they experience a lot of pain (머리 아프다), conflict (the fighting), and fear (the running) but in the end it’s worth it and they grow together and bond over it.
I really love this track so much, I honestly think it’s some of their finest work!
we have an intellectual here
The part when the tire burst off and they were waiting while the other bus “convenient/safe” i would say and yet they were vastly running.... I hope even negativity will come after them by being different, I hope they will still keep running and pushing because their music is beautiful.
!!! this is exactly what I was thinking with the music video!
I don’t remember who’s theory is this, but also hyunjin is the one who’s trying to bring everyone back to reality. Back in District9 he was the one who did not take the pill, which means he was aware of the side effects that were happening among others (they were enjoying their path like if it was a vacation or smth, while they were actually in danger), he was only trying to save them.
Liviah A. La Pastina !! I think I saw someone on twitter saying that too! It really confused me when I watched the video because I didn’t understand why Hyunjin was trying to stop everyone, but that makes a LOT of sense!!!
Ahh PD you should definitely watch the 2nd teaser to understand the bus thing
mantongssi easier to understand, u could travel by a tour which has a bus to travel or you travel on your own, by a broken moving van that you have fixed to use. 1 path is safe but other is not
@@mantongssisi6452 bus is usual transportation, and minho's broken truck is unusual transportation. Okeyyyy hahahaha
@@mantongssisi6452 If you have time please read it : www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-meaning-yellow-wood-robert-frosts-poem-road-752107
何淑嫻 woa that’s literally insane. It’s been poetry this whole time and we didn’t know 😔✊
@@eveliiie :( SKZ's music always hides their own stories
"IN the one with the jaw, Hyunjin the one with the lips"
- PD, 2019
As soon as I heard the drop with the PSA-like side effects list, my first thought was Linkin Park. Their A Thousand Suns album was a very experimental, synth-wavy sound much like the first two songs on this Yellow Wood repackage. If you ever get to interview or talk to them PD, can you ask them for me if they ever listened to LP, or similar artists? I've been meaning to ask for a long time.
My first thoughts on this song were that the chorus seemed to be simulating a panic attack, along with the wild arm-flailing choreo. They can't seem to get their head to stop hurting, whether its from the voices, the headaches brought on by lack of sleep caused by insomnia, or from the side effects caused by the medication they take to alleviate their symptoms.
I love Stray Kids so much man. They very clearly don't care what the trendy or easy route is in K-pop. It might force them into a niche or alienate some fans, but they clearly are just making the music they want to. And I think that says something about their character. They make the art that they feel is important.
This is another reason why I love them so much. They're one of two groups that I consider "special" in K-pop, the other being BTS.
What do I mean by that? Well, there are a metric crapload of talented dancers, singers, rappers, and just overall beautiful and wholesome people in K-pop. So what do you do to set you apart? Well, one method is to write and produce your own music and make your own choreography. These groups like Seventeen, (G)I-DLE, Day6, Ateez, etc. are truly mindblowingly talented people. Real modern-day Renaissance men and women. But BTS and Stray Kids seem to have put it on themselves to have a *purpose*. They have decided to use their massive amount of talent to send a message or help people. They have a reason they are making their art.
I obviously don't think you even have to write your own stuff to be a great artist. Blackpink and Twice are my #2 and #4 favorite artists in K-pop. But I can appreciate how truly spectacular Stray KIds are.
Avery Bass I also got a lot of Muse vibes (see Unsustainable and Isolated System which has a news anchor speaking throughout parts of the song). Also I 10000% agree on the “music with a purpose” point you made. This is why Stray Kids became my favorite group within like 2 weeks of getting to know them. You feel this sense of how genuine they are and how strong their morals and identity are.
I think I can say for sure Side Effects is my favorite title track they’ve released!
As a stay who knows far too much, I dont know about the other members but I do know that BangChan does listen to LP, however i dont know about the specific albums and the influence on music if thats of any help 👍
i had never though about the panic attack thing and it totally makes sense!:0
Stray kids
BTS
Loona
My favs. In terms of messages in songs and storyline too
Omg - this right here. You said everything so eloquently. I agree one hundred percent with everything
Although this is probably not their most difficult choreography, to me it is their best. So raw, so poignant and so powerful.
i read that as pregnant lol
stayfleeky u werent the one asking me but i'd say d9
@@JungieN4 it sure do rival d9. But the formations in Side Effects is just awesome
It isn't as techinal as their other choreos but it sure is a very tiring choreo
If you like the choreo you should definitely check out the live stages!! It’s even more intense and incredibly intricate.
I never noticed the side effects/rippeling in their choreo mirroring the song before. Thank you for reacting and breaking it down!
same! i always just thought skz & the backup dancers were in sync but after PD said that, i noticed it for the first time
This is exactly why i love his reactions...i watched the MV a 100 times already and still didn't notice that oof
i'll admit, my initial view of this song was indifferent. i'm not one for super EDM drops or instrumentals, (although I do enjoy it from time to time, and miroh was an exception) i enjoyed clé: 1 album a lot, chronosaurus and 19 will probably end up in my top songs of the year, but after listening to side effects over again, i actually really love it now. there's like, a sense of unease during the whole song, it's especially amplified when paired with the music video. i think a lot of these scenes (like the cuts to choreography, and the strobing effects in the chorus) pair really well with the song. there's that sample in the drop listing side effects to a prescription medication, the really... primal...? scream... the chanting of 머리 아프다... it's all the small things that combine for a unique experience in the song. i think skz really pulled this off, and i can only really see them doing something like this and executing it well.
I couldn't have said it better myself 👏👏
Feel the same way.. i rarely fell in love at first listen ,it takes me sometime to make me really love it, and now I love all straykids music
yeah honestly. also because like what PD said, they are telling a story with this song, that's why only listening to it without watching the performance is kinda like reading the first and last chapters of a book, but missing all of the plot that's connecting everything together
I think the only problem I had with song initially was the drop didn’t really feel powerful at all? Almost like there was a beat missing.. but after a while I got over that and I love the song
@@ash.613 same, i love edm, and the first listen it felt like something was missing. But its easily my 2nd favorite stkz song.
Am I the only one who liked Side Effects in my first listen? It's what made me a fan of stray kids!
Based of what i understood from the mv and lyrics and teasers:
(I've posted this in other places too)
In the first teaser , they are quite happy and bubbly and have to intention of taking the bus to ''new world''. And then the screen is split in 2 showing two different actions. The driver's tattoo seems a little suspicious . When they get inside the bus we see a happy Jeongin and a kinda worried Hyunjin.
The MV starts with them not taking the bus as shown in the teaser. However,they seem bright and assured they made the right choice and proceed down the other direction.Only Hyunjin seems hesitant,his smile kinda fades away and he walks a little behind the other boys, doubting their choice. In the first part of the choreo,you can see two moons in the sky which can be a symbol of two things:a magnificent holiday or total unhappiness.
They find their ride,an old truck. We see Felix and Hyunjin together and by my interpretation: Felix is sure and excited about their choice while Hyunjin is not.The lyrics in this scene reflect that : Felix represents the outer conviction and bravado one has when making a decision ,while Hyunjin represents the inner insecurities and fears.
Later the boys realize that the trip wouldn't be as easy as they thought cause they are racing with time to try and arrive at the location before they run out of fuel. The mood changes . However Felix remains enthusiastic,excited trying to get a better view of the scenery,but Hyunjin (still worried) irritably pulls him back,building pressure in the process.
Their plans completely change when they see that the road to their destination has been blocked. They are in the middle of nowhere,without enough fuel to go back. Only Seungmin doesn't seem to understand the gravity of the situation and is nonchalantly taking photos as they would in a pleasant trip (or at least ,this is what Hyunjin thinks). Hyunjin snaps starting a fight, the members rushing to separate them.
A map on the ground reveals that there is a breach in the fence,making the boys pile up in the van again and proceeding onwards on their journey. As they drive off, and aerial view of the bus is shown,as if someone is watching them.
Night falls and the boys grow tired,especially Minho ,who has been driving for hours. Jisung spots their destination out of the window ad smiles ,believing that they would reach there in no time. The vehicle then stops cause of a flat tire and the boys are utterly stranded,which gives them some minutes to reflect : Jeongin assuring Hyunjin that they aren't angry at him and Minho comforting a guilty Felix (he was the one who decided to ride the truck and not bus).
Something approaches from a distance,and its the bus they could have taken. For the first time ,we can see what i could've been like :peacefully asleep without a care. They are give the chance to ride the bus again but they kinda realize that something was wrong.In the bus they looked peaceful,too peaceful to be exact,as if someone with nefarious intentions is watching them. They quickly run away from the bus down to the field to escape from the people watching them (probably trying to kidnap/get rid of them).
As they finally escape ,Hyunjin is laying alone on the grass, wracked with sorrow and shame for being the one that wanted to get on the bus (and potentially get them all in danger) . The other boys gather around him with smiles in their faces,reassuring him that they don't have hard feelings towards him.
As they walk away in the middle of nowhere,they have lost the opportunity to reach a new world,but as long as they have each other it's all okay.A key lies alone in the pond. Possibly a new key to a new world,which means there is still hope for them.
By connecting this MV to the Miroh MV, I'm guessing the people supposedly watching them in this MV,might be related to the ''politicians '' in the beginning of Miroh, where Stray Kids bring the revolution.
Also the bus driver is in fact one of the actors that played one of the politicians in Miroh.
This is just my interpretation and theory behind the MV, so there's nothing for sure.
And also as a whole album, I suppose ''Yellow Wood'' is based on the poem ''The Road Not Taken'' by Robert Frost, because the first track on the album is also called ''Road Not Taken''. Furthermore , the meaning of the poem is about a person having to choose between two roads. "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood" and the speaker is torn between which road is the best choice.Just like the boys are in this MV, where we also see a yellow tree standing in the middle.
Bro chill my mind can only handle so much lmao I didn't want my mind blown
@@spicycoriander lol well my mind already blew the first time i watched the mv. And also there was a shopping cart like in hellevator and i am you, suitcase like in i am you , bus like in district9, cctv like in district9 , my pace and grow up, balloons like in grow up .
How did they think we can decipher everything?
Wow that make a lot of sense, the Felix and hyunjin part in the beginning, Felix lines are I can do it, while hyunjin says I'm scared. And the whole thing makes all the sense.
Wow best theory ever😱it makes a lot of sense 👏👏
Masterful interpretation.
They will release a performance video this time! It comes out Monday 24. Do we get a reaction, PD? :)
It’s been released
this comeback was a shock for me !! it's so diff from the previous comebacks, even tho i know straykids's songs are always so diverse. even tho their songs are diverse, it still has the "straykids vibe" in every song. u either love it or hate it
The reason why I stan Stray Kids is they keep on giving STAYs new kind of music, like a different kind of food with different kind of taste.. From Hellevator to Side Effects you can really see the differences and the lyrics always gives us the deepest and important message... Stray Kids is one of a kind... I can't wait for their future releases to surprise me again.
Mae Tzu so diverse right? their diversity is so amazing for a 1 year old group
@@benndarayta9156 yes.. and i really can't imagine that a 1 year old group can do that... well they're STRAY KIDS after all.
Cooking like a chef I'm a 5 star michelin
The way you described the song was perfect!!! "it's not really about the song, it's about the story that the song is trying to tell". Chan himself said that they worked really hard on this song to tell a story through it, and I think they did a fantastic job. Always proud of them.
Thank you for the video, insightful as always hehe.
Also, you should definitely watch their mnet comeback stage to get the full experience! seeing the full choreography with this song hits different. it's so beautiful I couldn't stop rewatching it :o
The thing about stray kids they dont just do music that is pleasingly catchy to ears they are doing music as an investment not for a one time hearing a music with a message
A lesson that will not die or fade
It may be too much for the ears at first but the lyrics and choreography is so beautifully painful to watch
So raw,unfiltered and angsty
I believe that a true artist will make music without being afraid of the "norms"
Bangchan with straykids will always put new,interesting surprising pieces that makes them who they are as an artist
And for those who dont respect them for their grind and hustle
Im so sorry for you
Stray kids everywhere all around the world men😏
*Been waiting for this since Side Effects released.* Thanks PD!
It’s not the beat/rhythm that makes the song impecable , it’s the message behind it.
When I first heard it without the lyrics or paying much attention to the mv, I thought it was just okay, but when I got deeper into the message, it literally blew my mind and instantly made me adore the song and appreciate more.
It’s such a deep, lyrical masterpiece. Probably their strongest and most hardcore comeback.
I’m so beyond glad that I found and stan this group, they’re rlly making big moves. The song is so relatable as well
Idk If you saw but a lot of people were divided on side effects and chan addressed that by saying their music isn't out to please necessarily but to share a message and also during some of the glitches in the video chan disappears and theres also some other interesting theories out there
PD: "Stray Kids is one of my favorite boy groups"
Also PD: **looks at Hyunjin** "Is that I.N?"
The lyrics of the song is also amazing, very relatable, it hits hard
Imo, the chorus is the side effects list sample with the screaming. Fricking genius. I love it.
This song is so wierd (but in a really good way??) and so different from the many Kpop songs I've heard until now. I LOVED their last comeback and this one is somehow even better?? lmao like how do they do it? Its so raw and its like they're desperately and passionately trying to defy something and say something. They are screaming (literally. And I loved it). And also, I want to give a shout out to whoever is involved in their mv making cause * BOI * they are so amazing and really fits perfectly with each of their songs! I love their MVs!
Stray Kids get better and BETTER with each comeback and that's the kind of talent we need in Kpop. I'm not a stay (I'm army) but I'm here to support such impressive talent!
“One might say...a TIME LEAP”
The OnlyOneOf stan jumped out
✊🏼😔
TIME LEAP
OREO
onlyoneof stans rise
there are people who doesn't like side effects because it sounds "bad" i am seeing lots of tweets about it on twitter even the leader is aware of it that not everyone will like it but he was pointing out the message/story they want to tell. but to me personally, the song portrays the message they wanted to convey in the lyrics. so basically, if you are an avid listener of Stray Kids or you are a certified STAY you would definitely understand why is it like this and like that. there is a plot going on and it is an unfinished one. so the ones who says that it sounds bad are actually a random person who isn't knowledgeable enough about the group.
the ones who will appreciate side effects are the ones who understands what's up
general public wise, not everyone will like it. but if you check the group's lyrics from their other songs upto now, you will notice how they are living up to it.
*thumbs up for this artists*
edited: actually, this groups' music is like a movie series that you have to watch from the 1st episode to understand the latest episode.
K-dot! Lexy the ones who says it sounds bad is just the random listeners...
Do you happen to know in which mv the movie series you speak of starts? I am a little out of the loop sadly and need a nice reminder on everything that's going on.
I loved it at first listen tho (I remember having goosebumps when I first heard this) and I was not a fan yet, means that those people just don't like noise or psytrance music in the first place
PD!!!! THE PERFORMANCE VIDEO DROPPED YOU CAN GO SEE IT NOW THE CAMERAWORK IS AMAZING
i'm still shook
The performance version is out and it is just 🤩🤩🤩 and it is so cinematic
I binge pd's skz reactions lol
I like how you keep an open mind about everything you watch
they just keep getting better
always looking forward to pd’s reaction along with reactothek. you can just tell they’re actually analyzing and reacting to the music and the mv instead of just mentioning how hot they look or vice versa. u learn and find something new about side effects with their reaction.
honestly this song deserves 'song of the year'
this is what i think is the structure of the song. it’s really unconventional but it works really well.
from 2:28 to 3:00 is the intro
from 3:00 to 3:14 is the first verse
from 3:14 to 3:30 is the chorus
from 3:30 to 3:45 would maybe be a post chorus?
from 3:45 to 3:57 is the pre chorus
from 3:57 to 4:14 is a verse
from 4:14 to 4:30 is the chorus
from 4:30 to 4:45 is another verse
from 4:45 to 5:04 is the pre chorus
and from 5:04 to 5:35 would be considered the final chorus/outro
I.N - Jaw
Hyunjin - Lips
I CAN'T 😂😂😂😂 but i mean, he ain't wrong tho 😏😏
You are right PD. Their choreography is sooo insane. Even their performance video is so good, i love how their camera works on that performance vid
When this song came out it was around the time I felt kpop has been really boring, I felt like all new kpop songs sound the same. But then this came out and I checked it out, it instantly blew my mind. Like what is this?!?!? I've never heard something like this before 😭 Woojin's voice sound so hopeless and confused along with the dark track it brought me chills. And then I started to dig deeper into stray kids bcs of this song 😭
PD, have you heard back voice of the chorus? It said 'psychosis, nervousness, insomnia,...' those are the side effect of the path they chose before
the reason i love your reaction is you are not just reacting but you learn and explain it to us. keep it up man!!!!
your opinion is the only opinion that matters
Also I just wanted to point out (probably my fav part of the choreo): At the beginning, the drum part, you can see seungmin running in the mist of everybody before getting to the edge. I LOVE how his running matches drum part.
Another of my fav part is how in the last chorus, at the screaming part, it shows Chris screaming while running. I love how that shot was just done. Like even in combination to the rest of the scenes. Like the intense dancing scene with the flashing light and then it just cuts to that screaming scene. It just gives the scream more impact. It legit gave me chills at that part.
I've watched the MV a thousand times already and yet you brought a new perspective. Thanks for the good work 💜
They’ve dropped the performance video for Side Effects! And yes there are 2 other new tracks on the special album - I can’t wait to see what the next MV will bring story-wise.
I love how the choreography, the filming, the editing, and the lyrics all fit together and compliment each other,, when the lighting changes at the end of the song and suddenly they’re facing their shadows, the ripple effects, the way yellow is introduced when conflict arises between the boys, the two moons with the 2 possible timelines, etc. this might be my favorite SKZ MV yet
i'm here to watch form of therapy reaction to stray kids from the beginning, thank you for always appreciating the kids, big hug! (13)
Before I watch the vid. Changbin on the thumbnail 😍😍
I haven't decided if this chaos is the kind that I like or dislike. It'll probably grow on me. The screams still scare the shit out of me though hahaha never prepared.
I swear every comeback Stray Kids has is scary. The more they come back, the scarier they become. And the pace of their improvement is awesome. As expected, Stray Kids never disappoints
I LOVE the beat of this song so frickin much. Like I can't stop listening to it
This comeback is fantastic honestly and I really love to watch your reaction
PD this is the one time where you NEED to watch the teasers to understand things because the teaser is different from the MV
I didn't appreciate the mv until watching this reaction so thanks for the review, you pointed out a lot of stuff that I missed.
OMG as soon as I got the notification I clicked 😭😩 honestly I was only waiting for your reaction to such a masterpiece 🙌🏾
Should definitely check out Who Do You Love - Monsta X ft. French Montana
10:29 - He said "No photos, please".
Killed me ! XD
There is a performance video for "Side Effects" that's AMAZING! You should check that out too!
"I thought they were running out of gas, wtf" yo same
Could you do a review on Nct Dream’s “ Don’t need your love “
Bts Vids and tutorials yes omg
their perfomance video is already out!!!! amazing as always
11:25 In the M/V Teaser 1 the screen was divided in two, in one side they enter the bus and in the other they don't and the teaser ends, so it ends with the question "which path did they choose?". In the MV we find out they didn't go in the bus, so in the scene when they see the bus passing by, it shows what it would have being like if they had taken the bus (they would be sleeping comfortably in their seats, but since the didn't [take the bus] the have to suffer all this consequences they are suffering now (stealing a car, not knowing the way, being almost out of gas, flat tire, runaway))
Oh my godddd I have been checking UA-cam every morning for this reaction and it's finally here!! Thank you for reacting PD!
Also, THE PERFORMANCE VIDEO IS OUT!! The choreo for this song is really really cool and I really hope to see that reaction soon!
pd: "-i.n's the one with the jaw, hyunjin's the one with the lips,"
lowkey something i would say..
Straykids especially Chan knows what going on, they know that not everyone accept their style of music, but they just want to relay the message in it, and they not making music just to satisfy others, they making their own style of music, take their own risk, that the path they chosed , that why i stan them, be firm, and remember the real talent always survive at the end 😀this is the link chan talk about the matter instagram.com/p/BzIPNVGH4yS/?igshid=9ir9ux1zoisd
I love how you assess them passionately and professionally. Thank you for all your good words.
They took things to the next level.
Always waiting for PD's reactions and comments on skz's work! Worth the wait!
my kink is people being blown away by stray kids songs quality
OOOH PD U GOTTA WATCH THE PERFORMANCE THE CHOREO AND STAGE PRESENCE IS AMAZING !!!
Omg, yes!!! I have been waiting for this. I love hearing your thoughts and opinions.
I love the voice of the man just talking about side effects during the drop
The hook part sounds like geometric dash. Its cute 🤪
Omg I've never waited for a reaction that badly !I really like your point of vue and ur comments are always interesting ! !
I’ve been waiting for this!!! Hope you didn’t miss the (I don’t know what it’s called) but in the hook. The voice saying “Side effects are insomnia, anxiety, etc.”(not sure the exact words are) I really think that was cool! I really love this song!
Robee Marundan side effects include insomnia, nausea
I was waiting for this! So excited to watch it
to appreciate and understand the mv more watching the teaser is a must
NOW THEY RELEASED PERFORMANCE VIDEO!!! ITS BREATHTAKING
I WAS WAITING FOR THIS IN FOREVER!! i always love your reactions pd you point out everything and the parallel thing u mentioned made sense now that i think of it! thank you for this! Fighting!!
As soon as he said Stray kids are his fav kpop group I subscribed 😅
woah i'm so excited now for the performance video reaction!! the choreo is extremely dope!!
*the only reaction that matters to me the most.* ugh Stray Kids nevrr failed to impress. THE BEST! Great reaction PD!
we can't forget to metion that they brought a new genre to the kpop scene, which is psychedelic trance. they're making history and they'll go even bigger.
Such a bad timing....right after getting told that I didn't get a high mark on my exams ...but still thanks for posting this
That's so sad I'm sorry for ya ;( At least you have stray kids promotions now to hopefully ease the pain a bit ;p. You can do it
@@straystay7606 it's harder when I see them because I want to be an idol and mom just made fun of my dream because all though my score is good enough she wanted more and idk anymore she promised that I'll take korean classes this summer but now she's saying no
@@sam_sa09 It's alright, you can find a way out of it I'm sure. There are many options online for learning korean for free if the worst-case scenario of you not learning korean this summer might happen. There are many koreans who want to improve their english and in return you can practice your korean with them (online). Try to think in solutions!
Yes they have a performance video, is insane! You'll love it.
12:58 - “One might say a Time Leap”
OnlyOneOf’s impact, PD can NOT get away
This is why i really love ur reactions...u have so much sense and very intelligent in explaining the whole video 😍👍
The teasers as well as the track list (posted on twitter) give a lot of insight into the story of the song. The choreo also kinda matches the lyrics
Thank God someone is talking about this song ♡
My head has been hurting since that felix teaser dropped
The teasers definetly help explain the story of the mv alot
Stays stay fucking fed and nobody complaining
SKZ isn’t a bed, stop sleepin on them
If 3 1997,1999,2000 liners can produce, write so many songs and put them out, why are “professionals “ in the company so damn slow for literally every other group?
Stan stray kings❤💜
IN is the one with the Jaw
HYUNJIN is the one with the Lips
"I.N's the one with the jaw, Hyunjin is the one with the lips" I CAN'T
What I think, and after reading and analysing the original poem road not taken (btw it talks about yellow woods), I think they say that sometimes we struggle while trying to choose the best road of the 2 diverging roads and after we choose the road the less chosen by others we reaally struggle and we have like side effects of our choices. And also we think that what we are now is because of our choice and that we would never be here if we took the other road but u know what? U can never know because no one experienced the other road that wasn't chosen. UNLEEEESS u can see what happens in a parallel universe and check. In the MV we SSE that the 2 roads led them to the same place at the end in the 2 universes. So I think the message is just follow your choice it doesn't matter if they seem divergent they will connect at some point.
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!!!!
I love how UA-cam gave me Side Effects as an add before this video
Thank you PD