Tippy Toes was like a warning, coming in and quietly announcing their presence, saying "hey you should watch out for us, we'll take you by surprise", before they went for our throats with Mascara. I've had the song on repeat since I found it, and their dance is amazing, with so many little details you don't catch at first. Thanks so much for your reaction!
everyone says this but im gonna say it anyway: this song and concept is what we all wanted Step Back to be its like the polar opposite of that misogynistic disaster lmao
Fr when I heard about SM releasing a female SuperM group with a name, “Girls on Top”, I for sure thought I’m gonna hear a female empowerment type of song but instead we get assaulted with “Silly girl” 🤧
@frozenbananas It is sexist. It's pitting women against women over a man, and it's from the pov of women putting down and being condescending against other women FROM the pov of a man, since it was written by a man. it's perpetuating the notion of toxic femininity. It's boiling down women into this shallow, toxic state of mind and making it seem like ALL we care about is our "man". That's called internalized misogyny, and since it's FROM a man, it's institutionalized sexism.
Right?! They had FOUR generations of some of the most successful female idols in the history of kpop... you would think an empowerment song would have been a no brainer. 😔 Or at the very least, a flex song about how awesome they are... like what're you doing SM?! Clearly, the producers did not understand the assignment that day. 😤
People seemed surprised by how they seem to have a big budget. What people forget is that the Japanese music market is much bigger than the Korean market. That’s why K-pop first aimed Japanese market for their global expansion anyway. Small/big isn’t about the quality, it’s just that Japan has a bigger population and its economy is bigger. Also, because Japanese market is big, Japanese companies only thought about domestic trends and tastes, while Korean companies always researched and evolved for global audiences. XG is produced by Avex, which is bigger than YG, SM or JYP in terms of budget. So I’m glad a Japanese company is finally aiming global markets. It’s very smart of them to use the popularity of K-pop to aim Western audience because they can just use the path that K-pop has made. It’s very sneaky of them but good for them.
I was surprisingly hooked to Mascara on first-listen and made me regret not checking out XG sooner! Still in shock they're super young too (eldest members are just 20, youngest is 16 almost 17), you wouldn't know given how mature and confident they are!
I think that it is their style, their concept. Very Western feel, and with this song, performance, a very empowered subject that resounds for anyone who has been affected by mistreatment in a relationship. It is playful, in your face and yet serious about not allowing someone to control your self esteem. Neither Maya (she leveled up from Tippy Toes WOW!) nor Cocona seem to be 16 years old. I think it really started for me when I saw their solo dances. That was unreal. Nothing that said rookies, trainees or unsure of themselves. You will never see them in a school girl pleated skirt on stage. Just not their style.
7:17 to add to what you said here, obviously the camera work and editing makes the dancing look great but I just have to say that the main reason why the dancing is so great is because ALL the members are top tier dancers, if you have time to check out their mascara live stage, tippy toes dance practice or even their pre-debut stuff, you'll be blown away. I'm so so curious as to how these girls were trained because their dancing is seriously on another level
that’s the word, blown away. im not crazy w/ girl groups coz either the song isn’t right up my alley or the members just don’t look very well put together (level of dance skills). but since I saw tippy toes, I’ve been so obsessed with just how sharp and well calculated their moves are like they must be dancing on top of rulers with protractors in every bone, to me it just looks like no member is doin it over the top yet they go hard and no member is left behind coz they all follow the same flow. This comment is long because I’m obsessed 😂
XG is the future. It's the first time that I've stanned another group full-time since BLACKPINK. I was just a casual listener during tippy toes, but now I'm a fan. With only two releases, they already managed to solidify their identity. Plus their girl crush concept feels very authentic to them. Like before blackpink, the most common girl group concept was either cutesy or sexy/daring. Then they came along with a fresh girl crush which made them stood out. Unfortunately since that became a success, others also started to follow the girl crush trend, which shouldn't have been an issue if only it doesn't feel forced. That's why it's refreshing to see some rare new groups that come up with a new concept such as IVE (they are also great at showcasing what their music/identity is all about with just two releases). XG is an exception though when it comes to the girl crush trend, because c'mon now, this isn't girl crush anymore, *IT'S GIRL BOSS.* More importantly, an authentic one.
Girl crush concept didn't start with BLACKPINK. 2NE1 and to an extent 4Minute created and popularized the girl crush concept before BLACKPINK, et. al. came to the Kpop scene.
@@cavendish2925 I never said they started it. I said they came with a "fresh" girl crush concept. 4minute and 2ne1's girl crush style are kinda bolder and punker. Meanwhile, blackpink's girl crush concept has a feminine touch with swag. Nonetheless, though blackpink didn't start girl crush, they revolutionized an already existing concept into something fresh.
i hate comparing groups but when it comes to xg everything about them screams on another level than the normal kpop scene. Everything feels genuine and every single part of their title tracks keep up... lyrics are good, vocals stunning ugh the bridge! dancing is soooo cool, fashion is on point, and charisma is just oozing from them. Sometimes i feel like kpop groups want to emphasize the dancing or pure vocals instead of a well balanced group. in addition almost every single member shines (I hope the blond gurl gets more linezzz though! she seems cool) in their own unique way instead of as a role of "rapper" etc. ya know?
@eskayjo im sorry what lmao, this group is absolutely top notch. every single member is phenomenal at dancing, they excel at what their speciality is and literally all of them SHINE on stage. I would say one of the very few groups so far where the group is extremely balanced with all of them being at quite literally the same level, a good level. along with that, the company is doing a great job with showcasing every member and really understand them all. go find something else do with your energy instead putting these girls down, they're anything but cringe lmao.
they are my new fav group and this song is my fav.. they are really very talented..they will be a big thing one day for sure but i think we can praise them, appreciate them for their skills without dragging others down..it was irrevalent and unnecessary to compare..be a respectful fan please.. no toxicity in this fandom..
The two vocalists you like are Juria (orange hair) & Chisa (brown hair). They did an amazing cover together a bit ago - "XG - Vocal Performance (Peaches Remix) " definitely worth checking out
Avex is big in Japan, so they definitely got money like that. Expect them to keep hiring kpop producers to help produce future music and company also said the girls have been learning korean for last 5 years so hoping for a Korean release soon.
I hope they don't do songs in Korean and keep it in English or maybe a mix with some japanese, but if they are serious about being global, they shouldn't go for something that's going to make them look like kpop when they said they're not.
@@Renzo_ I think approaching Kpop industry is just a start point for them to reach global audience since Kpop is getting so popular these days. Also their stage presence and vocal are delivered so differently from Kpop, I barely see any Kpop style from their performance except the outfit, even the dance choreography feels different. That's why I believe that their training is just for English songs only.
I like Tippy Toes as a debut. I feel like it was "here is how different we can be". Mascara is more mainstream and says, "This is how we fit in, but still stand out" Agree on them being badazz scary. I don't follow Kpop so much, but that is such a rare look for Japan. And it does remind me of some Little Mix songs and videos with that vibe.
I like Mascara a lot. Not quite as much as tippy toes but been playing it on loop regardless. Really excited for what else they got in stock for us, especially now that they are promoting on music shows
Agree!!!! I prefer Tippy Toes for sure, it was less pop and the choreo was awesome. Mascara is more commercial, I had to listen to it a couple of times but now I'm hooked 😂
I get the same feeling, that they dont act like a rookie group, full of young girls. I see mature women even though two of the members(Cocona and Maya) are still 16 years old. Compared to Lapillis, even though their age range is quite similar to XG, there is such a different feel. It may simply be the choice of song and style but XG is special.
Lapillus also doesn't feel like a rookie group to me. If I were to compare Lapillus and XG with other girl groups that debuted recently then maybe we can compare them to Classy, ILY 1, IVE, or Lesserafirm. Even NMIXX doesn't feel like a rookie group. I guess it's because of the training period and their skill and confidence on stage. I haven't seen that from the groups I'm comparing them to.
At start i was not too sure, now im obsessed with this, its incredibly catchy and this girls are soo charismatic, i see them having a successful future
I thought I'll never stan another girl group again after 2NE1 but XG changes the game. Loving their powerful and charismatic aura, they never dissapoints like 2NE1.🙌
I am surprised nobody called out the chorus line "It's my party and I'll cry if I want to" is lifted from "It's My Party" by Lesley Gore (1963), also famously covered by Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin in 1981, which held UK number 1 for a few weeks.
I'm pretty sure it's because the tune is so different from each song. Like compared to the interpolation in Melanie Martinez's "Pity Party", I could see how people couldn't connect the dots despite it being an iconic line.
Was waiting for this reaction since the release. XG is definitely the Best girl group debut in the past few years - their tight choreography, vocals, visuals, lyrics, EVERYTHING......
From what I've observed, XG has a very unique aura that is something new even for japanese industry! and I agree that cocona ( the rapper girl ) delivered that in such a different way, but the rap video they did featuring jurin and Harvey is great too! their rap are clean and strong. they don't try to make the rap in a pop way it sounds very raw and inserted into the song!!!
XG are great. Seriously, this was such a great song and I loved the lyrics. I am still curious as to how exactly they're going to keep promoting themselves given how broad their target demographic is, but they seriously are incredibly talented and love all their music so far. I am a fan so far!
THIS REMINDS ME OF "WHEN I GROW UP" BY PUSSYCAT DOLLS. THIS IS JPOP ENTERING KOREAN INDUSTRY AND GLOBALLY WITH A KPOP-ISH FORMAT BUT GIVING US JAPANESE PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE ❤️
I think the reason why Jurin expresses so much confidence is because 1, her visual of course, and 2 because she was a fashion model growing up so she knows how to work the camera
@@MrSuperjam789 how TF does one go from being a snowboarder to a fashion model to a literal up an coming top idol? I mean leave some for us Jurin, ain't fair to be so good in everything.
I can tell you are literally obsessed about them just like me because i always see you in the comments in different videos about them 😂😂 that's kinda funny the fans are so nice also.
@@seomei yeah I like them a lot. Twice is my 1a and blackpink my 1b but XG is creeping up. If they keep putting out bangers they might become #1 in the future. Let's hope that Simon keeps putting out good stuff for them.
i agree. the experience that hikaru will get with kep1er will defintiely be the gate for their wins in korea. i do hope that the group can solidify their position not only in japan, but globally like here in the US :D love their english and their sound :D
@@oOOOo33-q5q definitely won’t be especially how they’re steadily gaining attention. At first they had the eye of some international K-pop fans but now they got the korean gp keeping an eye out. Feel like this will be another everglow and yena situation where both groups get big and yena (despite the rumors) not joining the group.
I'm just so glad I started to stan them before they even made their official debut!!!!! Both Tippy Toes and Mascara are definitely one of my favourite songs!!!!
Wow, we got references to Fifth Harmony, Little Mix AND Sugababes! Also, every time you stopped the video on Jurin, she just looked so glamorous and fierce. There's no bad look to her.😭
I totally agree, this has that 5th harmony strong vibe. I'm praying someone makes a good Tiktok trend for this song, I am not that creative, and helps them go viral.
I kinda sorta wish Tippy Toes was the comeback and THIS was the debut. Because this is a POWERHOUSE release. XG is going to be one of the biggest groups ever, because they’re SO TALENTED and not limiting themselves to the k-pop or j-pop market.
For me if this was their debut song I would feel it's kinda generic to Kpop and they're not Kpop anyways. 'Tippy Toes' was so different for me and that's what I loved about it, the simplicity yet so much confidence at the same time. I still love Mascara though, they really turned up and I'm glad XG is getting more attention because of it.
This group is just awesome. We won't call them k-pop because they are japanese but they exude k-pop. Feels expensive and pure quality. Everything so polished. Just wow.
I became an instant fan fam... Like no cap the moment they hit the micheal lean on T.T I WAS IN IT TO WIN IT... The rapper oddly looks like the song writer in Oh my Girl Harvey is my clear fave and I wonder if each comeback will be a different in a different regions
I was waiting for your reaction!! I'm completely in love with this comeback. Tippy Toes is still one of my favorite songs but, like you said, Mascara shows an evolution and it made me more excited for their future releases. The girls are so talented and they deserve more support and recognition. I'm glad they're now promoting their song on music shows and the general public are starting noticing them.
Normally I’m not a big fan of “noise music” but I loved Mascara and I eventually figured out why! It has suuuuch Little Mix vibe to it! Am I the only one? Perfect combo of LM and noise music.
Omg I didn't even know that you could be this excited 😂 I'm gladly surprised by your reaction and obviously loved it. I love XG, it's the first group I stan, never been a fan of anything before but this girls from their pre debut just caught me 😆 One of the things that I have noticed about their singles it's that you can hear them on repeat and it's still really good, I don't get tired of hearing them, I have been streaming Mascara like crazy on every platform and I still enjoy it so much that is kind of shocking but in a good way. Both songs are really good and I hope for the next one to be in between I want to hear that chill but extremely cool vibe again
Tippy Toes was ok for me, not super exciting but it was different, but MASCARA? omg i love it so much, such a quick evolution in everything, immediately a fan! so excited for their future
What I love about this mv is that its not all about poses and visuals (don't get me wrong their absolutely stunning) but I can actually see their performance and their dance skills as a group😌 sometimes I'd be abit let down after seeing a great song/mv but then the dance wasn't how I kinda wished it would be? but XG choreo REALLY doesn't disappoint
I'm obsessed with XG! It's so unique :D I feel like lately a lot of new kpop groups are similar now of days. I think it was really smart to work in kpop and global market; that will really make them sky-rocket. BTS and BlackPink became popular because they had that global market vibe to them and had at least one member that spoke well English. XG will become big too.
Was totally waiting for you to react on XG's Mascara. Note their live performances; charisma, stage presence and their live vocals seeping to the recorded ones.
Well, they are part of their concept global pop, since it is a group that was born with a view to the international public, they are not going to focus much / only on Korean attention, one of the reasons why their songs are all in English
The lyrics bro, the lyrics!!!! I loved their concept, the video, their voices, everything but I've never paid more attention to the lyrics 😅 like I can relate I stan these girl bosses... period
I looooooooove XG! They go hard and you can feel their passion. They deliver this empowerment anthem in a way that's believable. I love Tippy Toes too and of course Mascara!
I really liked Tippy Toes and Mascara is growing on me. Jurin gives me early Kahi vibes at certain times and I am so here for it. I think it's the confidence
The company treated the group, so fairly and I actually am shooked .. like all the kpop company would never there's a difference between the first song and the second... like you can tell they actually give their members a chance to shine & spots ..
When i first watched the music video i just knew that you were gonna scream by how well it was filmed cuz i did too😂😂 i loved everything about this song. Tippy toes was well done but this song just topped that!
Tippy Toes was like a warning, coming in and quietly announcing their presence, saying "hey you should watch out for us, we'll take you by surprise", before they went for our throats with Mascara. I've had the song on repeat since I found it, and their dance is amazing, with so many little details you don't catch at first. Thanks so much for your reaction!
this !!!
u got it right!!
ATEEE ‼️‼️‼️
The next song will be anime! 😂 hopefully some jap rapping.
everyone says this but im gonna say it anyway: this song and concept is what we all wanted Step Back to be its like the polar opposite of that misogynistic disaster lmao
Ow yeeees lol this HAS the true spirit
bruh "step back step back silly girl" was so freaking cringe and condescending af. So absolutely agree.
Fr when I heard about SM releasing a female SuperM group with a name, “Girls on Top”, I for sure thought I’m gonna hear a female empowerment type of song but instead we get assaulted with “Silly girl” 🤧
@frozenbananas It is sexist. It's pitting women against women over a man, and it's from the pov of women putting down and being condescending against other women FROM the pov of a man, since it was written by a man. it's perpetuating the notion of toxic femininity. It's boiling down women into this shallow, toxic state of mind and making it seem like ALL we care about is our "man". That's called internalized misogyny, and since it's FROM a man, it's institutionalized sexism.
Right?! They had FOUR generations of some of the most successful female idols in the history of kpop... you would think an empowerment song would have been a no brainer. 😔 Or at the very least, a flex song about how awesome they are... like what're you doing SM?!
Clearly, the producers did not understand the assignment that day. 😤
People seemed surprised by how they seem to have a big budget. What people forget is that the Japanese music market is much bigger than the Korean market.
That’s why K-pop first aimed Japanese market for their global expansion anyway.
Small/big isn’t about the quality, it’s just that Japan has a bigger population and its economy is bigger.
Also, because Japanese market is big, Japanese companies only thought about domestic trends and tastes, while Korean companies always researched and evolved for global audiences. XG is produced by Avex, which is bigger than YG, SM or JYP in terms of budget. So I’m glad a Japanese company is finally aiming global markets. It’s very smart of them to use the popularity of K-pop to aim Western audience because they can just use the path that K-pop has made. It’s very sneaky of them but good for them.
Yea, people seem to forget that the US is the biggest music market in the world, but Japan is the second biggest.
@@nyxmoonveil that's surprising
I was surprisingly hooked to Mascara on first-listen and made me regret not checking out XG sooner! Still in shock they're super young too (eldest members are just 20, youngest is 16 almost 17), you wouldn't know given how mature and confident they are!
I agree! They’re all younger than me but give off the vibe of being mature and older and confident!!
ikr they looked older. im shookt
truu omg I was so shocked seeing their age
Hold on. They are this young? I know they have been training for quite a few years. They must have been so young when they started!
I think that it is their style, their concept. Very Western feel, and with this song, performance, a very empowered subject that resounds for anyone who has been affected by mistreatment in a relationship. It is playful, in your face and yet serious about not allowing someone to control your self esteem. Neither Maya (she leveled up from Tippy Toes WOW!) nor Cocona seem to be 16 years old. I think it really started for me when I saw their solo dances. That was unreal. Nothing that said rookies, trainees or unsure of themselves. You will never see them in a school girl pleated skirt on stage. Just not their style.
7:17 to add to what you said here, obviously the camera work and editing makes the dancing look great but I just have to say that the main reason why the dancing is so great is because ALL the members are top tier dancers, if you have time to check out their mascara live stage, tippy toes dance practice or even their pre-debut stuff, you'll be blown away. I'm so so curious as to how these girls were trained because their dancing is seriously on another level
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makes sense as to why hikaru is so good as well! they're all hikaru-level dancers i suppose
that’s the word, blown away. im not crazy w/ girl groups coz either the song isn’t right up my alley or the members just don’t look very well put together (level of dance skills). but since I saw tippy toes, I’ve been so obsessed with just how sharp and well calculated their moves are like they must be dancing on top of rulers with protractors in every bone, to me it just looks like no member is doin it over the top yet they go hard and no member is left behind coz they all follow the same flow. This comment is long because I’m obsessed 😂
absolutely! it makes sense too since they're from a dance academy!
@@happygokathy2958 same girl same!!!
XG is the future. It's the first time that I've stanned another group full-time since BLACKPINK. I was just a casual listener during tippy toes, but now I'm a fan.
With only two releases, they already managed to solidify their identity. Plus their girl crush concept feels very authentic to them. Like before blackpink, the most common girl group concept was either cutesy or sexy/daring. Then they came along with a fresh girl crush which made them stood out. Unfortunately since that became a success, others also started to follow the girl crush trend, which shouldn't have been an issue if only it doesn't feel forced. That's why it's refreshing to see some rare new groups that come up with a new concept such as IVE (they are also great at showcasing what their music/identity is all about with just two releases).
XG is an exception though when it comes to the girl crush trend, because c'mon now, this isn't girl crush anymore, *IT'S GIRL BOSS.* More importantly, an authentic one.
XG is testing and challenging the Asian pop boundaries ahaha
Girl crush concept didn't start with BLACKPINK. 2NE1 and to an extent 4Minute created and popularized the girl crush concept before BLACKPINK, et. al. came to the Kpop scene.
@@cavendish2925 I never said they started it. I said they came with a "fresh" girl crush concept. 4minute and 2ne1's girl crush style are kinda bolder and punker. Meanwhile, blackpink's girl crush concept has a feminine touch with swag. Nonetheless, though blackpink didn't start girl crush, they revolutionized an already existing concept into something fresh.
OMG same gurl!! its my first time also to stan another girl group since I'm a big fan of BLACKPINK. Their music and visuals are giving me a YG vibe.
i hate comparing groups but when it comes to xg everything about them screams on another level than the normal kpop scene. Everything feels genuine and every single part of their title tracks keep up... lyrics are good, vocals stunning ugh the bridge! dancing is soooo cool, fashion is on point, and charisma is just oozing from them. Sometimes i feel like kpop groups want to emphasize the dancing or pure vocals instead of a well balanced group. in addition almost every single member shines (I hope the blond gurl gets more linezzz though! she seems cool) in their own unique way instead of as a role of "rapper" etc. ya know?
@eskayjo im sorry what lmao, this group is absolutely top notch. every single member is phenomenal at dancing, they excel at what their speciality is and literally all of them SHINE on stage. I would say one of the very few groups so far where the group is extremely balanced with all of them being at quite literally the same level, a good level. along with that, the company is doing a great job with showcasing every member and really understand them all. go find something else do with your energy instead putting these girls down, they're anything but cringe lmao.
i am so looking forward in the years to come for the XG and NiziU Japan domination. both are amazing super talented multi language groups.
they are my new fav group and this song is my fav.. they are really very talented..they will be a big thing one day for sure but i think we can praise them, appreciate them for their skills without dragging others down..it was irrevalent and unnecessary to compare..be a respectful fan please.. no toxicity in this fandom..
@eskayjo been into Kpop since SNSD, I could easily say XG is the best girl group for the past 2 decades.
The two vocalists you like are Juria (orange hair) & Chisa (brown hair).
They did an amazing cover together a bit ago - "XG - Vocal Performance (Peaches Remix)
" definitely worth checking out
They are such an amazing vocal combo, I saw that cover and they are my favourites also!
MY BIASES
can u tell me abt them
@@ellanote2260 I honestly dont know much about that other than their names and that they got great vocals & visuals
@@chikenman334 ohh okey tyyy
I keep seeing people saying this is no longer "GIRL CRUSH" its a "GIRL BOSS" Concept
Avex is big in Japan, so they definitely got money like that. Expect them to keep hiring kpop producers to help produce future music and company also said the girls have been learning korean for last 5 years so hoping for a Korean release soon.
omg no wonder hikaru's korean pronunciation is really good
I hope they don't do songs in Korean and keep it in English or maybe a mix with some japanese, but if they are serious about being global, they shouldn't go for something that's going to make them look like kpop when they said they're not.
@@Renzo_ I think approaching Kpop industry is just a start point for them to reach global audience since Kpop is getting so popular these days. Also their stage presence and vocal are delivered so differently from Kpop, I barely see any Kpop style from their performance except the outfit, even the dance choreography feels different. That's why I believe that their training is just for English songs only.
@@lih2639 よく御覧になってますね。彼女たちはHiphopを基盤としたX-POPでK-POPではありません。よくK-POPと混同されるので理解してくださる方が居て嬉しいです。これからもXGを応援お願い致します
XG is under XGALAX, a subsidiary of Avex, but other sources say it's a joint venture between Avex and a Korean company. But their company is not Avex.
I like Tippy Toes as a debut. I feel like it was "here is how different we can be". Mascara is more mainstream and says, "This is how we fit in, but still stand out"
Agree on them being badazz scary. I don't follow Kpop so much, but that is such a rare look for Japan. And it does remind me of some Little Mix songs and videos with that vibe.
I like Mascara a lot. Not quite as much as tippy toes but been playing it on loop regardless.
Really excited for what else they got in stock for us, especially now that they are promoting on music shows
Pur!
Agree!!!! I prefer Tippy Toes for sure, it was less pop and the choreo was awesome. Mascara is more commercial, I had to listen to it a couple of times but now I'm hooked 😂
@@daria5846 definitely agree
Yasss, I’ve been waiting for this!!! Mascara is such a female empowerment anthem!!!
I get the same feeling, that they dont act like a rookie group, full of young girls. I see mature women even though two of the members(Cocona and Maya) are still 16 years old. Compared to Lapillis, even though their age range is quite similar to XG, there is such a different feel. It may simply be the choice of song and style but XG is special.
Lapillus also doesn't feel like a rookie group to me. If I were to compare Lapillus and XG with other girl groups that debuted recently then maybe we can compare them to Classy, ILY 1, IVE, or Lesserafirm. Even NMIXX doesn't feel like a rookie group. I guess it's because of the training period and their skill and confidence on stage. I haven't seen that from the groups I'm comparing them to.
I haven’t felt this way about a girl group since I first discovered BlackPink. They’re fire 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥
me too
At start i was not too sure, now im obsessed with this, its incredibly catchy and this girls are soo charismatic, i see them having a successful future
I thought I'll never stan another girl group again after 2NE1 but XG changes the game. Loving their powerful and charismatic aura, they never dissapoints like 2NE1.🙌
Girl sameeeee 🔥
Charisma is off the charts and that really drags me in. I'm all in on this group. They're incredible!
I am surprised nobody called out the chorus line "It's my party and I'll cry if I want to" is lifted from "It's My Party" by Lesley Gore (1963), also famously covered by Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin in 1981, which held UK number 1 for a few weeks.
I'm pretty sure it's because the tune is so different from each song. Like compared to the interpolation in Melanie Martinez's "Pity Party", I could see how people couldn't connect the dots despite it being an iconic line.
probably a sample ? not sure though
So many songs interpolate It's My Party that it's not something that needs to be commented on
Was waiting for this reaction since the release.
XG is definitely the Best girl group debut in the past few years - their tight choreography, vocals, visuals, lyrics, EVERYTHING......
From what I've observed, XG has a very unique aura that is something new even for japanese industry! and I agree that cocona ( the rapper girl ) delivered that in such a different way, but the rap video they did featuring jurin and Harvey is great too! their rap are clean and strong. they don't try to make the rap in a pop way it sounds very raw and inserted into the song!!!
XG are great. Seriously, this was such a great song and I loved the lyrics. I am still curious as to how exactly they're going to keep promoting themselves given how broad their target demographic is, but they seriously are incredibly talented and love all their music so far. I am a fan so far!
THIS REMINDS ME OF "WHEN I GROW UP" BY PUSSYCAT DOLLS. THIS IS JPOP ENTERING KOREAN INDUSTRY AND GLOBALLY WITH A KPOP-ISH FORMAT BUT GIVING US JAPANESE PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE ❤️
I think the reason why Jurin expresses so much confidence is because 1, her visual of course, and 2 because she was a fashion model growing up so she knows how to work the camera
Former snowboarder as well.
@@MrSuperjam789 how TF does one go from being a snowboarder to a fashion model to a literal up an coming top idol? I mean leave some for us Jurin, ain't fair to be so good in everything.
i have been obsessed with this song and this group. they're the coolest girl group i have ever seen
came here after Shooting Star... damn you gonna love it...
They said it "gonna keep you on your tippy toes and you ain't seen nothing yet"
I can tell you are literally obsessed about them just like me because i always see you in the comments in different videos about them 😂😂 that's kinda funny the fans are so nice also.
@@seomei yeah I like them a lot. Twice is my 1a and blackpink my 1b but XG is creeping up. If they keep putting out bangers they might become #1 in the future. Let's hope that Simon keeps putting out good stuff for them.
YES PD THANK YOU FOR FEEDING US SO MUCH CONTENT LATELY
I hope Hikaru really does end up joining this group, would be sick
i agree. the experience that hikaru will get with kep1er will defintiely be the gate for their wins in korea. i do hope that the group can solidify their position not only in japan, but globally like here in the US :D love their english and their sound :D
She's reported to join XG in 2024, when she finished promotion with Kep1er
@@linhttm58 Won't the group be irrelevant in 2024?
@@oOOOo33-q5q definitely won’t be especially how they’re steadily gaining attention. At first they had the eye of some international K-pop fans but now they got the korean gp keeping an eye out. Feel like this will be another everglow and yena situation where both groups get big and yena (despite the rumors) not joining the group.
Ohhhh amazing ❤️❤️
cannot wait for you XG - Shooting Star reaction!!! THE EVOLUTIONIZED their new EVOLUTION!! ur gonna love it :)
Definitely sounds like global pop! They are fire! Wish they had more songs out!
The song is super catchy and the dance is amazing! These girls move as if they’re one, super synchronized and satisfied to watch.
They also promoted this song on Korean Music shows
I'm just so glad I started to stan them before they even made their official debut!!!!! Both Tippy Toes and Mascara are definitely one of my favourite songs!!!!
You have to watch yesterday's live. They sang live and they killed it !!!
This song felt like a dope combination of Weki Meki's "COOL" and Pussycat Dolls "When I Grow Up"
Wow, we got references to Fifth Harmony, Little Mix AND Sugababes! Also, every time you stopped the video on Jurin, she just looked so glamorous and fierce. There's no bad look to her.😭
I totally agree, this has that 5th harmony strong vibe. I'm praying someone makes a good Tiktok trend for this song, I am not that creative, and helps them go viral.
I kinda sorta wish Tippy Toes was the comeback and THIS was the debut. Because this is a POWERHOUSE release. XG is going to be one of the biggest groups ever, because they’re SO TALENTED and not limiting themselves to the k-pop or j-pop market.
For me if this was their debut song I would feel it's kinda generic to Kpop and they're not Kpop anyways. 'Tippy Toes' was so different for me and that's what I loved about it, the simplicity yet so much confidence at the same time. I still love Mascara though, they really turned up and I'm glad XG is getting more attention because of it.
PD, are you ready to listen to one of the best songs in 2023? You're gonna love Shooting Star 😏
This group is just awesome. We won't call them k-pop because they are japanese but they exude k-pop. Feels expensive and pure quality. Everything so polished. Just wow.
I became an instant fan fam... Like no cap the moment they hit the micheal lean on T.T
I WAS IN IT TO WIN IT...
The rapper oddly looks like the song writer in Oh my Girl
Harvey is my clear fave and I wonder if each comeback will be a different in a different regions
i havent been this addicted to a new song in months, so good
They deserve recognition and support for their talent and hardwork.
I was waiting for your reaction
The song grow so much on me
I can’t stop seeing the live stage
Please watch the MV
This MV genuinely made me consider that I should switch all the light bulbs in my apartment to green-coloured bulbs.
I was waiting for your reaction!! I'm completely in love with this comeback. Tippy Toes is still one of my favorite songs but, like you said, Mascara shows an evolution and it made me more excited for their future releases. The girls are so talented and they deserve more support and recognition. I'm glad they're now promoting their song on music shows and the general public are starting noticing them.
Normally I’m not a big fan of “noise music” but I loved Mascara and I eventually figured out why! It has suuuuch Little Mix vibe to it! Am I the only one? Perfect combo of LM and noise music.
Omg just heard that PD mentioned LM as well!
I was thinking exactly the same. those vocaaaals!
it reminds me a lot of Megan Trainor song Me Too!
The chorus sounds like a PCD song too
The original song "its my party" by Leslie Gore 1963 if I'm not mistaken.
I've been waiting for this. Loved them since I saw Tippy Toes and I'm glad they're promoting on Korean music shows with live vocals.
Omg I didn't even know that you could be this excited 😂 I'm gladly surprised by your reaction and obviously loved it.
I love XG, it's the first group I stan, never been a fan of anything before but this girls from their pre debut just caught me 😆
One of the things that I have noticed about their singles it's that you can hear them on repeat and it's still really good, I don't get tired of hearing them, I have been streaming Mascara like crazy on every platform and I still enjoy it so much that is kind of shocking but in a good way.
Both songs are really good and I hope for the next one to be in between I want to hear that chill but extremely cool vibe again
I absolutely LOVE XG for the sole fact that they are different. They are actually all pretty young they range from ages 16-20 👏🏾
XGのreactionありがとうございます👏素敵なreactionでした。
The rapper that caught your attention is Cocona. Their 15yo maknae and lead rapper
Whoa WHAT?!
*16yo
@@OT7Apocalypse oh you are right, 16yo*
@@formoftherapy i laughed when you said they had a more adult vibe.
They have 2x 05's, 1x 04 & 4x 02's
Mascara also drew me to XG! I love them!
Tippy Toes was ok for me, not super exciting but it was different, but MASCARA? omg i love it so much, such a quick evolution in everything, immediately a fan! so excited for their future
they have a really strong vocals, rap, visual and they can dance !!!! FTW
juria’s voice is my favorite, so pretty but powerful
What I love about this mv is that its not all about poses and visuals (don't get me wrong their absolutely stunning) but I can actually see their performance and their dance skills as a group😌 sometimes I'd be abit let down after seeing a great song/mv but then the dance wasn't how I kinda wished it would be?
but XG choreo REALLY doesn't disappoint
I love this song! I found it through tiktok and reallly really love it. The melody and vocals are really to my taste
XG is a global girl group
I'm obsessed with XG! It's so unique :D I feel like lately a lot of new kpop groups are similar now of days. I think it was really smart to work in kpop and global market; that will really make them sky-rocket. BTS and BlackPink became popular because they had that global market vibe to them and had at least one member that spoke well English. XG will become big too.
XGの解説待ってました。
とても楽しめました❗️
ありがとうございました😊
Cocona’s rap gave me goosebumps no cap👀🙌
THEY ATE THIS 😍🤟
amazing‼️𝑰 𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬 XG❤
you know what, this girls reminds me of early debuted blackpink. they just so ready with full package and its insane!!!
Was totally waiting for you to react on XG's Mascara. Note their live performances; charisma, stage presence and their live vocals seeping to the recorded ones.
wow, I really thought they were older too, just checked they are born between 2002 and 2005! Like there are girls that are 16!
They are so cool,perfect and multitalented 💪🏼they deserve to be known and support 🖤
Well, they are part of their concept global pop, since it is a group that was born with a view to the international public, they are not going to focus much / only on Korean attention, one of the reasons why their songs are all in English
I loved this comeback!!! Was a great step up for them.
Love it when PD makes all these OHHH WOWWW and all that cute lil face he makes
You know the girls did it right
The lyrics bro, the lyrics!!!! I loved their concept, the video, their voices, everything but I've never paid more attention to the lyrics 😅 like I can relate
I stan these girl bosses... period
I was waiting for this reaction. Thanks for your reactions, they are amazing.
I love XG❤❤❤
I was waiting for your reaction !
There live performance in Korea is amazing🔥
I looooooooove XG! They go hard and you can feel their passion. They deliver this empowerment anthem in a way that's believable. I love Tippy Toes too and of course Mascara!
I don’t know if you’ve watched their pre debut performances too but I would suggest you watch em. Chisa and Juria’d cover of Peaches was amazing! 👌🏻
They literally slay this. I'm obsessed with the bridge
OMG I LITERALLY JUST WATCHED YOUR FIRST XG REACTION AND WAS WAITING FOR THIS 😭😭
I WAS LITERALLY WAITING FOR YOUR REACTION im so happy now
XG is life~! The song really grows, after a few listens :)
I really liked Tippy Toes and Mascara is growing on me. Jurin gives me early Kahi vibes at certain times and I am so here for it. I think it's the confidence
Imo this is what K-pop’s been missing, it’s so well done and fun!
I like your commentary because it's very easy to listen to! I'm not good at English, but I can understand it well. I also love mascara! from JPN.
YES IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE
Just watched your reaction to Tippy Toes last night and now I wake up to Mascara!!? YESSSS!!!
I VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS SOOO LONG
Ohhhh been waiting for thissss !! I just discovered them with mascara and I have such a crush. They're BIG
So I needed your thoughts about it hehe
Thank u for reacting to my girls mv...
I love everything about that gg and comeback in general ☺️ amazing 🤩
XG on top!!!!
The company treated the group, so fairly
and I actually am shooked .. like all the kpop company would never
there's a difference between the first song and the second... like you can tell they actually give their members
a chance to shine & spots ..
The only reaction I was waiting for!
When i first watched the music video i just knew that you were gonna scream by how well it was filmed cuz i did too😂😂 i loved everything about this song. Tippy toes was well done but this song just topped that!
thank you for reacting xg and loving them!
The directional team for this video is the same as for fromis_9 'Stay this Way'! Also they filmed mv's for NCT, Taemin, SuperM and more.
Thank youuuu 🤗
I always wait for your reactions 🧍♀️
Let's gooooo i was waiting for this