It hasn't been very long ago that reactors would say that they heard she could sing but have never heard her sing. She's one of the very best female rappers in K-pop.
It's interesting that you saw Moonbyul as a vocalist first. The common route is rapper then vocalist. Either way, she's amazing. Mamamoo is amazing! I can't wait to see your Killing Voice reaction and you going down the Mamamoo rabbit hole. Cheers!
Can't wait for you to watch killing voice. Their chemistry as a group is solid (musicality and personality wise). Their vocals are unique from each other but together they blend so well.
I’m excited for you to see MMM as a whole group. One of the reasons I love them is that all four have their own style and sound, but they still compliment each other so well.
I'm also excited for it lol. I know it works but I can't imagine **how** it works for these different voices to play off each other. I'm really looking forward to finding out! I'm thinking next week after this Twice comeback I'll have some time to devote to the MAMAMOO Killing Voice and we'll work from there!!
A song about enjoying music with someone that's clearly enjoying the music seems about right haha✨ Thank you for reacting to touchin&movin! I really enjoyed it and i'll be waiting for your reaction of the full album, hopefully 👀
Its so rare to find someone that first knows Moonbyul as a singer first, she will be really happy to know this because she knows she is a good rapper but she has always wanted to be recognized more as a singer. She excels at both singing and rapping and she is Mamamoo's main rapper (not lead, there is no lead rapper although Hwasa could be considered the lead). I am happy you noticed her footwork. That is her biggest strength when she dances. She always enjoys her stage. Please check out her whole album. Love your reaction video
Thank you! I am seeing a lot of people surprised I know her as a singer first, I guess this is just a unique time to be exploring her/Mamamoo with the timing of her comeback! I'm very excited to check out their killing voice and finally see how Hwasa When In and Moon Byul sound together being so different. I know there is Solar too as well so yeah very exciting!
If u want to know more abt moonbyul as a soloist, check out her new album, starlight of muse. Its a diverse genre album, meant to show ppl abt her (musical taste n artistry). It got rock, rnb, hiphop, rap, ballad, funk ( this song). Basically all genres she has done; albeit not all in one sitting like this album. Dark romance would be a good song from the album if u want to hear her rap. As for the group, like evry1 said killing voice would be a good start.
Wow, I'm used to seeing Hwasa solo work lead reactors to Mamamoo but it's so neat seeing how you've seen all/almost all of the girls as soloists first before even touching their group work! I guess we really are in that era of their career now :'D This group of girls is basically a pile of puppies who adore each other to eternity and aren't afraid to be shamelessly goofy even if they feel embarrassed at themselves later. It's why they work so well together, aside from their skills&talents as performers. In their own words, it's extremely rare to find colleagues whom you work with that you can empathize with so well and connect with in such a solid manner in life. Their bond as members is really special, even to people observing them. I hope they bring you joy and sunshine when you watch them as they've done for us!
What can I say I like to do things differently! (Backwards I guess lol). I'm really excited to check them out as a group I can't even imagine how they work together they're so different lol
Like you said, i always said she got that swagger when she dance, and because she's a rapper, she's good with rhythm too. This comeback is a bop. The album is amazing. Thank you for doing good music Moon Byul. There is rap song, the intro is a rap song, WWUD.
I'm commenting again because I was halfway through the video the first time. When you listen to mamamoo as a group you won't understand how 4 women with incredible but very different voices and styles sound so good. That is the main magic of mamamoo, how well they complement each other musically and the chemistry they have as people, said by themselves, they work together but that does not mean that they are family and that half of their lives are full of common memories. They also once said that what the members mean in their lives is not comparable to anyone else. This group really loves each other and that love works very well musically as well.
Mamamoo when you get into it even from their introduction is basically "The only thing they can't do is Lip Synch." And "I swear their voices crack harmonized."
Another great song by the lovely Moon Byul, loved the whole concept of her solo album Starlit of Muse, if you have the chance to see her other video or even better, listen to the whole thing since it's now out, I'm sure you'll love it! Can't wait for you to react to the Killing Voice but Mamamoo has been around for so long and their style has varied a lot since their debut... I don't even know what to suggest other than a deep dive some day, there's just so much to cover!
You really have to react to her songs Eclipce, Moon Movie, and the intro of this new album to start getting the idea of rapper Moon. Likewise with Mamamoo's entire discography since her ability to write and rap in any genre of music is why she is considered one of the best female rappers of her generation and in general. For now I wait your reaction to the kiling voice, there you will have a sample of her rap but it is only the surface of what she can do.
This is new. You first heard Moonbyul as a singer instead of a rapper. Looking forward to your killing voice reaction. BTW Mamamoo is the 1st group who do the Killing Voice. I just want to suggest, Since you already know the 3 members as a soloist. Maybe you react first to Solar with her latest song, Love was Gone, released just last month. It will be great, you listen to all the members first as as soloist and then experience them as a group.
I can NEVER declare my love for Moon Byul to a "satisfactory" degree. She's not just like my favourite idol. She's like one of my favourite human beings. All these other female idols SWOON over her because she is apparently THE most considerate person that all of them meet. There's even multiple videos that Moon Byul just comes back out to her fans in the cold and brings like coffee or cold drinks in the heat and hands them out it's absolutely wonderful. When you get into Mamamoo... I don't know if anyone has more unique adlibs in their music than Moonbyul she just throws in whatever at whatever performance Mamamoo is always a unique performance.
I can't wait for your first deep dive mamamoo reaction... And interesting to see especially moonbyul, since your first impression of her is she great singer... While in mamamoo, moonbyul majority part is rap... I told you, she is one of the best female rapper... And i agree about her tone, that's her weapon, she has rich tone that other don't have...
I like to watch a killing voice to get a feel for their vibe and style and then I like to check out the full songs/MVs because KV is just part of it of course. Just the beginning!
Not sure if you do full album reactions but I'd be here with my popcorn to watch you react to it. This album is so good, extremely versatile and just proves how good she is in all fields, genres and whether she is rapping or singing she is top tier.
I do, especially if they're shorter or EPs. It's mostly just about me trying to find time for it but I'm definitely interested! Thank you for watching!
@@ChainReactionsChannel She's very genuine, she struggled a lot fitting in with what the company was wanting for Mamamoo's concept and look in the early days when a sweeter, girlier vibe was more the norm for girl groups. But she stuck to her own vision of how she wanted to present herself, and her fellow members are all strong individuals who don't try to conform to what the industry tries to box them into either so aside from being absolutely incredible talents, they are genuine badasses too. The swagger is real.
I hope you'll enjoy your time with Mamamoo dive. ❤ Watch the guides, then the killing voice( they are the first appearance of the program) , and next will be the Immortal Songs Medley.
Mamamoo debuted in 2014, so there is a lot to their catalogue. They have also had fairly productive solo careers, but we’ll leave that discussion for another day. Their name is reportedly based on some of the first sounds a baby will make, which is your first hint as to their sense of humour. The fandom is called MooMoo(s). Moo is obviously the last syllable of their name, and also means radish (or what we would call a turnip.) moomoo’s are sometimes literally called ‘radishes’ and their lightstick (Moobong) resembles a radish/turnip. I know a MooMoo or two and may be a MooMoo too. (So might you be by the end of your journey) The group is attached to a much smaller house than some others so they have had a lot of freedom (or lack of attention) that has allowed them to explore and flourish. Early on they reputedly did their own choreography, due to lack of funds, but this allowed them to keep it simple to support their singing. The group is fantastic live, and has done a LOT of shows, but their music videos are so damn good, typically, so I’ll mainly focus on those in the list. Quick member list: Solar (b. 91) Leader, Vocalist (which is a sad and paltry term for what she does) Feb 21 is her birthday, so I guess I’m doing this for her. She is good friends with Irene from Red Velvet Moonbyul (b. 92) “Rapper, Performer” You already know she has a good singing voice but she is a distinctly gifted rapper and contributes heavily to their song lyrics. The webpage I am reading says she is credited for over 98 songs (not sure if that’s lyrics only or composition but impressive either way.) She is very close to Seulgi of Red Velvet Wheein (b. 95) “Vocalist, Performer” (I need to get a new source for member info!) She has been friends with Hwasa since middle school. She and Solar confuse the hell out of me in the early days because they seem to trade hair colours and styles Hwasa (b. 95) “Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae” (well that makes her sound a little…boring? She is anything but) Hwasa paints with bold strokes and, of course, everyone has their own bias and with Mamamoo it is totally fine to be OT4 but I think Hwasa climbs to another tier altogether. She has done some very distinctive solo and collab work so if you find you fancy her, we can pull that list together.
Ok, this list is roughly chronological but no refunds if I break that rule. I’ll put some notes in to help you make decisions and ++ means I think it’s a definite watch. (There might not be any without the ++ now that I think of it ;-) I’m sure I’ll miss someone’s favourite song or performance but hopefully they can just add it in a reply to make the list complete. Mr. Ambiguous (2014) This was the official debut video from Hello and in Korean I think it was a play on the group name. It also introduced a moustache gag/trope/meme (idk, help me here) that was a signature for a couple of years. This song is obviously older but has so many elements that reappear in their later releases and I think it ages pretty damn well. Why are you still reading? Go watch it! ua-cam.com/video/QwjWP2Tnsjk/v-deo.htmlsi=Vo6JuKScj_zNYB5a Piano Man (2014) Maybe Mr. A was a pre-release and this was the debut single? Or Piano Man was a B-side? Whichever this song is Huuuuge for them in the early days. Very jazzy, impressive video with costing too many $$ this is all about a smart group putting out the best possible product that slays expectations. It felt a bit ‘old’ to me when I discovered it, up against RV and BP and such, but I was definitely in the minority and it has grown on me.: ua-cam.com/video/xaSJeG-jDJ0/v-deo.htmlsi=QGo6Gq1k2B8bzaLz Um Oh Ah Yeh (2015) If you think it’s easy to do this with a straight face, you’re wrong. This video is pure fun (I almost got distracted into watching the whole thing again just prepping this). This is the first single release where Moonbyul is credited and you can easily pick up on it. There are many fun stage and show stage executions of this to explore but the music video is definitely the one to know. ua-cam.com/video/ELM-OpqiiZU/v-deo.htmlsi=ZxUNqH77KPgYwCYh Decalcomanie (2016) is actually named after a design process of transferring art from paper to other media such as glass (think of when we used to smush paint in folded paper in kindergarten) and you will see some examples later in the video. This song (also co-authored by Moonbyul) is Mamamoo really coming into their own, to my mind, and must have made some heads turn. This looks a lot like a performance video, but it’s the one to watch. ua-cam.com/video/u8ukVmSf2ik/v-deo.htmlsi=3BsGmADiua-jGIiP I Miss You (2016) This song was off my radar until Queendom and then I was reminded of it in the Killing Voice performance. I think i prefer the theatrics and lighting of the Queendom performance but the sound is better on this one and Hwasa’s voice is definitely in better shape than it was for Killing Voice (she had a cold). If you haven’t already watched that medley, buckle up because this is super-group level stuff. If you already saw the medley then you’ll be excited because this is just more. Moonbyul is credited here. ua-cam.com/video/76pXg38SaSY/v-deo.htmlsi=KeXGusImWMIuuNqJ Taller than you (1 cm) (2016) This song is not melodious nor is a particularly good rap but it is damn funny. Moonbyul is credited here but they all sell it. ua-cam.com/video/I02F1lvhguw/v-deo.htmlsi=O6Qt15_uExLPBkY_ You’re the Best (2016) I would have placed this song earlier in the discography based on both music and MV execution, but I guess we are still less than 30 months into their career, so that’s picking nits. Definitely recognizable as Mamamoo in my ear and a video that never really grows tired (like a good teen movie). Moonbyul is credited. Enjoy ua-cam.com/video/kBskUGqgTTs/v-deo.htmlsi=10CX9ZELcIALEKhi Yes I Am (2017) This also feels like 1st gen Mamamoo (2nd gen K-pop?), though maybe the song is more evolved than the MV. The MV has a lot of industry tropes that you’ll recognize from the likes of other girl groups (and PSY)-CMYK colour choices and little cars in a parking garage. Moonbyul is credited ua-cam.com/video/hTMlLDAclTI/v-deo.htmlsi=DGMjEVt5CDGVPWu8 Ok, I’m drawing the line there for early Mamamoo.
Things level up a bit down below. Starry Night (2018) Is a Latin-influenced ballad that is so perfectly suited to the group it’s insane. And then with a music video shot entirely (and artistically) in New Zealand the impact of this song is huge. Moonbyul is on the writing team of course but so many other hands contributed to make this magic. Enjoy ua-cam.com/video/LjUXm0Zy_dk/v-deo.htmlsi=0vh3C_bBBknogCP4 Egotistic (2018) This is a very heavily Latin-influenced song with a visually stunning MV that will leave you looking for ice water. Enough said ua-cam.com/video/G5UM2rOyqr4/v-deo.htmlsi=EpR2eFuc3x4576Cy Wind Flower (2018) Visually this is the direct successor to Starry Night, though it’s shot in Hong Kong rather than NZ. Moonbyul is credited of course and she shines in this song. But the MV is stunning beyond description; it is a movie in 4 minutes. If I had one song/MV to recommend for Mamamoo (possibly for all of K-pop) this would be it-not typical but oh, so good. ua-cam.com/video/uOZ2r_UAfdc/v-deo.htmlsi=_aiR7pe3Iehx2map Gogobebe (2019) This song has all the spirit of the goofy early Mamamoo songs but modern! And it’s goooooooooood. Catchy as a song and the MV is too much fun. Definitely stands up well against the likes of BP surprisingly well (and those boots!) ua-cam.com/video/Oao3j2hUVvE/v-deo.htmlsi=FmzlC6_c7NJ7Qwaw Waggy (2019) A B-side that got featured on several live stages. Fun fluff. I don’t know if I’d seek it out but if it comes up in your feed naturally then I would say watch and enjoy Hip (2019) This one takes what Gogobebe started and expands (explodes?) it. The song is upbeat and fantastic and the MV is visually stunning, with a creatively layered underpinning that still occupies part of my brain rent free (like I could describe the concept in one phrase but I couldn’t write and accurate essay about it.) But that makes Hip sound like hard work and it is sooooo not work: ua-cam.com/video/KhTeiaCezwM/v-deo.htmlsi=ukoMOiyjm5y6f8R5 Aya (2020) Getting back to the dramatics a little, this both a great song and a great video. Moonbyul is credited ua-cam.com/video/UoI9riNffEU/v-deo.htmlsi=FJTbx2iWPcYMrFFk Dingga (2020) A little more fun here, not as light and fluffy as Waggy, but definitely not as intense as Hip. Moonbyul is credited ua-cam.com/video/dfl9KIX1WpU/v-deo.htmlsi=lCdyydxTQNqkRFVy Where are We Now (2021) This is a vocal powerhouse that hits similar to I Miss You. The MV has some nice throwbacks to their history together and there are a few interesting secondary videos that you can search out, including an It’s Live performance (do I need to tell you it’s awesome?) and, if I remember correctly, an MV that separates vocal and instrumental into separate channels. ua-cam.com/video/zzk09ESX7e0/v-deo.htmlsi=0jPHE7RQ2MVEKNSt Illella (2022) seems like a spiritual but modern successor to Aya but I don’t know it that well. ua-cam.com/video/Vz508O9NNTg/v-deo.htmlsi=8u0WK-dkGZA7hAOw That should bring us up to date. There are definitely some performance stages that I’d love to mention but will save that for another time.
@@ianfinitive Bro you're a treasure for this information! Further stuff like you said should definitely wait until he decides whether he wants to dive deeper. I couldn't help but want to recommend all of their It's Live performances, both group and solo. The It's Live full concert during their Illella era is especially fun! Aside from that Dingo Live often has great performance videos too :D
The MAMAMOO Killing Voice is a must, of course, but great solo Moonbyul with rap verses can be found in her EP "6equence" from a few years back. 6equence is real fun and has a few guest singers: "G999" has a 90s hip-hop vibe with Mirani as a guest; "Shutdown" is a LGBT anthem with Seori as an awesome vocalist on the chorus; and let's not forget the title track, "Lunatic". Finally, as a Red Velvet fan, you'll probably love "Selfish" with Seulgi (this might not be in 6equence but it's still gud).
Moon Byul is awesome! The hole album (Starlit of Muse) is great. This is how you do a full album (cough (G)I-DLE). Can't wait for more MAMAMOO / Moon Byul.
It hasn't been very long ago that reactors would say that they heard she could sing but have never heard her sing. She's one of the very best female rappers in K-pop.
I'm not doubting her! I trust my subscribers lol
Oh now I'm REALLY excited for you to see their Killing Voice!!! And yes, heck yes, to all things MAMAMOO!!!
I can't wait. It's like breaking my mind to imagine how Whee In, Hwasa and Moon Byul all sound together, plus I know there's Solar too.
wait until you hear Solar, especially in the song I miss you, it's in the kv
It's interesting that you saw Moonbyul as a vocalist first. The common route is rapper then vocalist. Either way, she's amazing. Mamamoo is amazing! I can't wait to see your Killing Voice reaction and you going down the Mamamoo rabbit hole. Cheers!
Can't wait for you to watch killing voice. Their chemistry as a group is solid (musicality and personality wise). Their vocals are unique from each other but together they blend so well.
I know they're like legends so I'm not doubting them at all, it's just so hard to know how these voices work together I can't wait!
I’m excited for you to see MMM as a whole group. One of the reasons I love them is that all four have their own style and sound, but they still compliment each other so well.
I'm also excited for it lol. I know it works but I can't imagine **how** it works for these different voices to play off each other. I'm really looking forward to finding out! I'm thinking next week after this Twice comeback I'll have some time to devote to the MAMAMOO Killing Voice and we'll work from there!!
A song about enjoying music with someone that's clearly enjoying the music seems about right haha✨ Thank you for reacting to touchin&movin! I really enjoyed it and i'll be waiting for your reaction of the full album, hopefully 👀
She has such a great vibe and it just made it more fun to watch and listen to! Thank you for watching with me, more of this group to come stay tuned!
Its so rare to find someone that first knows Moonbyul as a singer first, she will be really happy to know this because she knows she is a good rapper but she has always wanted to be recognized more as a singer. She excels at both singing and rapping and she is Mamamoo's main rapper (not lead, there is no lead rapper although Hwasa could be considered the lead).
I am happy you noticed her footwork. That is her biggest strength when she dances. She always enjoys her stage.
Please check out her whole album. Love your reaction video
Thank you! I am seeing a lot of people surprised I know her as a singer first, I guess this is just a unique time to be exploring her/Mamamoo with the timing of her comeback! I'm very excited to check out their killing voice and finally see how Hwasa When In and Moon Byul sound together being so different. I know there is Solar too as well so yeah very exciting!
If u want to know more abt moonbyul as a soloist, check out her new album, starlight of muse. Its a diverse genre album, meant to show ppl abt her (musical taste n artistry).
It got rock, rnb, hiphop, rap, ballad, funk ( this song).
Basically all genres she has done; albeit not all in one sitting like this album.
Dark romance would be a good song from the album if u want to hear her rap.
As for the group, like evry1 said killing voice would be a good start.
I love Moon Byul's music! I'm not sure if you've checked out Eclipse by her but if you haven't I would HIGHLY recommend it
I'm so far behind lol this is only the second Moon Byul thing I've covered 😩
@@ChainReactionsChannel please do more. She has a large solo discography and some music related reality show
Wow, I'm used to seeing Hwasa solo work lead reactors to Mamamoo but it's so neat seeing how you've seen all/almost all of the girls as soloists first before even touching their group work! I guess we really are in that era of their career now :'D
This group of girls is basically a pile of puppies who adore each other to eternity and aren't afraid to be shamelessly goofy even if they feel embarrassed at themselves later. It's why they work so well together, aside from their skills&talents as performers. In their own words, it's extremely rare to find colleagues whom you work with that you can empathize with so well and connect with in such a solid manner in life. Their bond as members is really special, even to people observing them.
I hope they bring you joy and sunshine when you watch them as they've done for us!
What can I say I like to do things differently! (Backwards I guess lol). I'm really excited to check them out as a group I can't even imagine how they work together they're so different lol
Like you said, i always said she got that swagger when she dance, and because she's a rapper, she's good with rhythm too. This comeback is a bop. The album is amazing. Thank you for doing good music Moon Byul. There is rap song, the intro is a rap song, WWUD.
Very cool. I love her vibe, she has a lot of charisma. Looking forward to learning more about her and the group!
I'm commenting again because I was halfway through the video the first time. When you listen to mamamoo as a group you won't understand how 4 women with incredible but very different voices and styles sound so good. That is the main magic of mamamoo, how well they complement each other musically and the chemistry they have as people, said by themselves, they work together but that does not mean that they are family and that half of their lives are full of common memories. They also once said that what the members mean in their lives is not comparable to anyone else. This group really loves each other and that love works very well musically as well.
I'm looking forward to it, I'm hearing such good things about them as a group! Can't imagine yet...
love it..what kpop needs more funk plesase!
Yeah it works so well!! She killed this! 😩
Mamamoo when you get into it even from their introduction is basically "The only thing they can't do is Lip Synch." And "I swear their voices crack harmonized."
Another great song by the lovely Moon Byul, loved the whole concept of her solo album Starlit of Muse, if you have the chance to see her other video or even better, listen to the whole thing since it's now out, I'm sure you'll love it! Can't wait for you to react to the Killing Voice but Mamamoo has been around for so long and their style has varied a lot since their debut... I don't even know what to suggest other than a deep dive some day, there's just so much to cover!
You really have to react to her songs Eclipce, Moon Movie, and the intro of this new album to start getting the idea of rapper Moon. Likewise with Mamamoo's entire discography since her ability to write and rap in any genre of music is why she is considered one of the best female rappers of her generation and in general. For now I wait your reaction to the kiling voice, there you will have a sample of her rap but it is only the surface of what she can do.
Thank you - sounds good to me!! ❤️
This is new. You first heard Moonbyul as a singer instead of a rapper. Looking forward to your killing voice reaction. BTW Mamamoo is the 1st group who do the Killing Voice.
I just want to suggest, Since you already know the 3 members as a soloist. Maybe you react first to Solar with her latest song, Love was Gone, released just last month. It will be great, you listen to all the members first as as soloist and then experience them as a group.
I know I did all this backwards I guess lol. I can't wait to get to know her and the rest and see them as a group I still can't imagine lol.
So many drops last night im in heaven moonbyul is realy surprising me shes on fire loved her from day 1 at mamamoo
She is so cool and fun! Can't wait to get to know here and the group!
I can NEVER declare my love for Moon Byul to a "satisfactory" degree. She's not just like my favourite idol. She's like one of my favourite human beings. All these other female idols SWOON over her because she is apparently THE most considerate person that all of them meet. There's even multiple videos that Moon Byul just comes back out to her fans in the cold and brings like coffee or cold drinks in the heat and hands them out it's absolutely wonderful. When you get into Mamamoo... I don't know if anyone has more unique adlibs in their music than Moonbyul she just throws in whatever at whatever performance Mamamoo is always a unique performance.
From the new album the "Intro" and "Dark Romance" showcase her rap.
Oh cool! Looking forward to it!
I can't wait for your first deep dive mamamoo reaction... And interesting to see especially moonbyul, since your first impression of her is she great singer... While in mamamoo, moonbyul majority part is rap... I told you, she is one of the best female rapper... And i agree about her tone, that's her weapon, she has rich tone that other don't have...
I am excited to get to know them as a group for sure. I don't really know what to expect! Soon!!
Lots of cool stuff from mamamoo out there. Killing voice is just scratching the surface. (Moonbyul songs is just scratching the surface too)
I like to watch a killing voice to get a feel for their vibe and style and then I like to check out the full songs/MVs because KV is just part of it of course. Just the beginning!
i love your reaction on moonbyul and mamamoo😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Not sure if you do full album reactions but I'd be here with my popcorn to watch you react to it. This album is so good, extremely versatile and just proves how good she is in all fields, genres and whether she is rapping or singing she is top tier.
I do, especially if they're shorter or EPs. It's mostly just about me trying to find time for it but I'm definitely interested! Thank you for watching!
Moon Byul is cool!
She is SO cool! Love her swagger so much!
@@ChainReactionsChannel She's very genuine, she struggled a lot fitting in with what the company was wanting for Mamamoo's concept and look in the early days when a sweeter, girlier vibe was more the norm for girl groups. But she stuck to her own vision of how she wanted to present herself, and her fellow members are all strong individuals who don't try to conform to what the industry tries to box them into either so aside from being absolutely incredible talents, they are genuine badasses too. The swagger is real.
@@kristenblack6026 love that! Good for them I can't wait to get to know them better
I hope you'll enjoy your time with Mamamoo dive. ❤ Watch the guides, then the killing voice( they are the first appearance of the program) , and next will be the Immortal Songs Medley.
Sounds like a plan! KV coming soon!
Mamamoo debuted in 2014, so there is a lot to their catalogue. They have also had fairly productive solo careers, but we’ll leave that discussion for another day. Their name is reportedly based on some of the first sounds a baby will make, which is your first hint as to their sense of humour.
The fandom is called MooMoo(s). Moo is obviously the last syllable of their name, and also means radish (or what we would call a turnip.) moomoo’s are sometimes literally called ‘radishes’ and their lightstick (Moobong) resembles a radish/turnip. I know a MooMoo or two and may be a MooMoo too. (So might you be by the end of your journey)
The group is attached to a much smaller house than some others so they have had a lot of freedom (or lack of attention) that has allowed them to explore and flourish. Early on they reputedly did their own choreography, due to lack of funds, but this allowed them to keep it simple to support their singing. The group is fantastic live, and has done a LOT of shows, but their music videos are so damn good, typically, so I’ll mainly focus on those in the list.
Quick member list:
Solar (b. 91) Leader, Vocalist (which is a sad and paltry term for what she does) Feb 21 is her birthday, so I guess I’m doing this for her. She is good friends with Irene from Red Velvet
Moonbyul (b. 92) “Rapper, Performer” You already know she has a good singing voice but she is a distinctly gifted rapper and contributes heavily to their song lyrics. The webpage I am reading says she is credited for over 98 songs (not sure if that’s lyrics only or composition but impressive either way.) She is very close to Seulgi of Red Velvet
Wheein (b. 95) “Vocalist, Performer” (I need to get a new source for member info!) She has been friends with Hwasa since middle school. She and Solar confuse the hell out of me in the early days because they seem to trade hair colours and styles
Hwasa (b. 95) “Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae” (well that makes her sound a little…boring? She is anything but) Hwasa paints with bold strokes and, of course, everyone has their own bias and with Mamamoo it is totally fine to be OT4 but I think Hwasa climbs to another tier altogether. She has done some very distinctive solo and collab work so if you find you fancy her, we can pull that list together.
Ok, this list is roughly chronological but no refunds if I break that rule. I’ll put some notes in to help you make decisions and ++ means I think it’s a definite watch. (There might not be any without the ++ now that I think of it ;-) I’m sure I’ll miss someone’s favourite song or performance but hopefully they can just add it in a reply to make the list complete.
Mr. Ambiguous (2014) This was the official debut video from Hello and in Korean I think it was a play on the group name. It also introduced a moustache gag/trope/meme (idk, help me here) that was a signature for a couple of years. This song is obviously older but has so many elements that reappear in their later releases and I think it ages pretty damn well. Why are you still reading? Go watch it!
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Piano Man (2014) Maybe Mr. A was a pre-release and this was the debut single? Or Piano Man was a B-side? Whichever this song is Huuuuge for them in the early days. Very jazzy, impressive video with costing too many $$ this is all about a smart group putting out the best possible product that slays expectations. It felt a bit ‘old’ to me when I discovered it, up against RV and BP and such, but I was definitely in the minority and it has grown on me.:
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Um Oh Ah Yeh (2015) If you think it’s easy to do this with a straight face, you’re wrong. This video is pure fun (I almost got distracted into watching the whole thing again just prepping this). This is the first single release where Moonbyul is credited and you can easily pick up on it. There are many fun stage and show stage executions of this to explore but the music video is definitely the one to know.
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Decalcomanie (2016) is actually named after a design process of transferring art from paper to other media such as glass (think of when we used to smush paint in folded paper in kindergarten) and you will see some examples later in the video. This song (also co-authored by Moonbyul) is Mamamoo really coming into their own, to my mind, and must have made some heads turn. This looks a lot like a performance video, but it’s the one to watch.
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I Miss You (2016) This song was off my radar until Queendom and then I was reminded of it in the Killing Voice performance. I think i prefer the theatrics and lighting of the Queendom performance but the sound is better on this one and Hwasa’s voice is definitely in better shape than it was for Killing Voice (she had a cold). If you haven’t already watched that medley, buckle up because this is super-group level stuff. If you already saw the medley then you’ll be excited because this is just more. Moonbyul is credited here.
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Taller than you (1 cm) (2016) This song is not melodious nor is a particularly good rap but it is damn funny. Moonbyul is credited here but they all sell it.
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You’re the Best (2016) I would have placed this song earlier in the discography based on both music and MV execution, but I guess we are still less than 30 months into their career, so that’s picking nits. Definitely recognizable as Mamamoo in my ear and a video that never really grows tired (like a good teen movie). Moonbyul is credited. Enjoy
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Yes I Am (2017) This also feels like 1st gen Mamamoo (2nd gen K-pop?), though maybe the song is more evolved than the MV. The MV has a lot of industry tropes that you’ll recognize from the likes of other girl groups (and PSY)-CMYK colour choices and little cars in a parking garage. Moonbyul is credited
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Ok, I’m drawing the line there for early Mamamoo.
Things level up a bit down below.
Starry Night (2018) Is a Latin-influenced ballad that is so perfectly suited to the group it’s insane. And then with a music video shot entirely (and artistically) in New Zealand the impact of this song is huge. Moonbyul is on the writing team of course but so many other hands contributed to make this magic. Enjoy
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Egotistic (2018) This is a very heavily Latin-influenced song with a visually stunning MV that will leave you looking for ice water. Enough said
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Wind Flower (2018) Visually this is the direct successor to Starry Night, though it’s shot in Hong Kong rather than NZ. Moonbyul is credited of course and she shines in this song. But the MV is stunning beyond description; it is a movie in 4 minutes. If I had one song/MV to recommend for Mamamoo (possibly for all of K-pop) this would be it-not typical but oh, so good.
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Gogobebe (2019) This song has all the spirit of the goofy early Mamamoo songs but modern! And it’s goooooooooood. Catchy as a song and the MV is too much fun. Definitely stands up well against the likes of BP surprisingly well (and those boots!)
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Waggy (2019) A B-side that got featured on several live stages. Fun fluff. I don’t know if I’d seek it out but if it comes up in your feed naturally then I would say watch and enjoy
Hip (2019) This one takes what Gogobebe started and expands (explodes?) it. The song is upbeat and fantastic and the MV is visually stunning, with a creatively layered underpinning that still occupies part of my brain rent free (like I could describe the concept in one phrase but I couldn’t write and accurate essay about it.) But that makes Hip sound like hard work and it is sooooo not work:
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Aya (2020) Getting back to the dramatics a little, this both a great song and a great video. Moonbyul is credited
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Dingga (2020) A little more fun here, not as light and fluffy as Waggy, but definitely not as intense as Hip. Moonbyul is credited
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Where are We Now (2021) This is a vocal powerhouse that hits similar to I Miss You. The MV has some nice throwbacks to their history together and there are a few interesting secondary videos that you can search out, including an It’s Live performance (do I need to tell you it’s awesome?) and, if I remember correctly, an MV that separates vocal and instrumental into separate channels.
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Illella (2022) seems like a spiritual but modern successor to Aya but I don’t know it that well.
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That should bring us up to date. There are definitely some performance stages that I’d love to mention but will save that for another time.
@@ianfinitive Bro you're a treasure for this information! Further stuff like you said should definitely wait until he decides whether he wants to dive deeper.
I couldn't help but want to recommend all of their It's Live performances, both group and solo. The It's Live full concert during their Illella era is especially fun!
Aside from that Dingo Live often has great performance videos too :D
The MAMAMOO Killing Voice is a must, of course, but great solo Moonbyul with rap verses can be found in her EP "6equence" from a few years back. 6equence is real fun and has a few guest singers: "G999" has a 90s hip-hop vibe with Mirani as a guest; "Shutdown" is a LGBT anthem with Seori as an awesome vocalist on the chorus; and let's not forget the title track, "Lunatic". Finally, as a Red Velvet fan, you'll probably love "Selfish" with Seulgi (this might not be in 6equence but it's still gud).
Yes the album has full rap song❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Nice! I like her non rap songs too though. 🔥 This one is great!
Great funky song and the album is just as great. You should also react to Wheein's new song Wheee, it's a rock song!
Yes I love this and how she had fun with the funk! Going to try getting to the album for sure!
Moon Byul is awesome!
The hole album (Starlit of Muse) is great. This is how you do a full album (cough (G)I-DLE).
Can't wait for more MAMAMOO / Moon Byul.