Sorry for the focus in some spots! My camera hates me lmao Also don’t worry guys if I don’t want to react to something I won’t. I actually did want to check out this group despite the pressure! I’m always open to new groups and l’ll be checking out their b-sides off screen as well. Thank you for the support and hope you enjoyed the reaction! 💕
I know you don’t want to get pressured about what needs to be watched so I patiently waited for your aespa reaction, haha. Thanks Cait, i will enjoy watching this. 🥰
that's okay Caitlin, when next level was released EVERYONE ON THIS PLANET ARE IN CONFUSION, then 2 weeks later we're all next level-ing !!! look at your self after a few listen, you'll get us
I really agree that SM takes all the bashing for their songs and concepts being so experimental, but give it a few weeks and months and some companies will try to do that too. Because even though at first listen their experimental songs are hard to get into, as time passes they become stuck into people's heads and become iconic. And the smart thing about this is that SM gets to say they did it first.
The member you really liked the voice of is Giselle! She’s the main rapper. Forever is also a cover of an old Korean song, not an official title track like Black mamba, next level, or Savage. Sm wanted to put those “they can’t sing” haters to rest 😂 Thank you for the reaction and don’t feel like you have to react to everything people put in the comments! It’s your channel and you react to who you want to~
@@musaviki783 I mean also rapped when she auditioned. TVXQ Changmin said that when Giselle joined SM there were stories/rumors about a female trainee that's good at rapping.
@@musaviki783 I mean, Gissele herself was raping in her auditions. She sang nct 127 cherry bomb. And Gissele also ever said that she love and interest in raping so...
SM just knows how to make weird ass songs super catchy. And even if you don't like the song at first it'll be stuck in your head until you finally check it out time and time again. And before you know it you're absolutely obsessed. A big reason why this work for SM is also because they have absolutely STELLAR singers. Without that talent and hardwork it just wouldn't work.
12:42 Yes she's the blonde girl you liked in black mamba!! She's Giselle (Aeri Uchinaga is her real name) and she's korean-japanese and went to an international school so she speaks fluent english. She has the shortest training period but shes SOOO good thank you for appreciating her!!
Next level is one of the biggest hits in the kpop scene this year. Since it’s release it’s still in the top 10 ranking on Melon and the dance is literally a trend in Korea and amongst idols. Also one of my favourite songs of the year because it’s so catchy and fun, aespa is really bringing back the uniqueness that kpop had before it become so generic and westernised.
Aespa has one of the most unique concepts in all of kpop. So basically they have their virtual selves (the AE members) that live in a virtual SM cultured universe called kwangya. I think they team up with their virtual selves to fight off Black mamba. I'm not sure tbh it's very confusing but it's interesting and definitely something never tried before. I like their futuristic/cyberpunk genre it's very cool. Jamming to their songs rn
SM does have a lot of trending setting artists, but the groups they took the most risks with were SHINee and f(x). They were ahead of the game ALL THE TIME. Everything house inspired can be traced back to them. SHINee started the dance practice trend and the concept album trilogies. High teen concepts as we know them would be nothing without f(x), and the huge impact Pink Tape had on the Kpop industry. Forever changing the full album game.
f(x) really experimental , the era just not accepting them eventhough i do like f(x) my bias is krystal and amber . If f(x) debuting this era maybe they gonna be big . SM is just early . Sometimes too early , even with BoA when she promote in US . SM idea somehow so futuristic until the world not ready to accept them lol
Thanks for the honest reaction Caitlin! Aespa's concept is really complicated, also the reason people hold back on stanning them, it takes quite a while to understand their terms and vocabulary (But it's so worth it though). SM songs usually take a few listens to vibe with which is very interesting because sm is all about experiments, they're not afraid to try out new things, which is why I love SM's production a lot.
@@woe7532 They have. SM has announce their official position since debut. Karina is the leader, main dancer, lead rapper, sub/lead vocal (?). Giselle is the main rapper and vocal. Winter is the visual, lead dancer and lead vocal. Ningning is the main vocalist. I forgot if ningning is part or the dancer line or not.
South Korea literally is in love with Aespa. Next Level is still charting in Top5 Melon after four months of release and Savage is at No.1. Monster Rookies indeed! As expected from trendsetter SM Ent! 🙏
aespa, one of those rare groups where everyone’s an all rounder both individually and as a group. They’ve been taking over KCharts (Savage is actually ranked #1 in Korean charts rn) and have been breaking a LOT of records in a span of their 10 month career… crazy imo Thank you for reacting to them!
For new people , Caitlin and MY's, this is some of the terms in aespas music videos and what they all mean for the lore Æ - Æ (pronounced like "eye“) are digital entities based on a person's real existence. Each aespa member has their own æ. FLAT - The FLAT is the digital world where æ-aespa live. KWANGYA - KWANGYA is the unprescribed, infinite digital world beyond the FLAT with no rule or form. NÆVIS - NÆVIS (pronounced and sometimes spelled “NAVIS") is the Al entity that connects the portal between the FLAT and KWANGYA. P.O.S - Short for “Port of Soul," P.O.S is a portal that connects the FLAT with the real world. REKALL - REKALL is when a cross over to the real world. KOSMO - the end game so to say that the AESPA members wants to reach after defeating the Black Mamba . SYNK - SYNK is the act of connecting with your æ to share secrets, thoughts, and emotions. MY - When aespa and æ-aespa SYNK, they become MY, which is said to mean "the most precious friends.” MY also being aespa's official fandom name . Black Mamba - The Black Mamba is the evil entity in KWANGYA that disconnects aespa and æ-aespa's SYNK.
@@luvlykar it doesn't look like your missing anything. but.. maybe you could add the gamer/technological terms in for the technologically inept ppl like myself who's too lazy to do it themselves 😂😂😅 jk... unless you go do it 👉😁👈
Just so you know since you react to NCT now they say the word Kwangya alot too in their lyrics and its actually because its from Aespas concept :) I love how SM ties in each others universes with their groups!
I think It's from the SMCU, if I am not mistaken, not just Aespa. It's a universe for all SM artists, so it won't be weird if suddenly Suju, EXO, etc, starts using it now hahaha
@@hp5682 it is!! I just didn’t want to overwhelm caitlyn since she mostly does NCT and if she sees it she would see it most likely from them! But yes it’s totally an Sm universe thing :) but since Kwangya is the universe where all of Aespas AES live it’s really tied to their concept since their debut birthed the universe. I swear sm has some of the best concepts and universes!
@@jaesan8083 Oh, nice, because I was confused for a moment haha I have to investigate more about all this universe. I think is really cool. And I have to deep dive in Aespa.
"Change is definitely good" i love this statement right here coz art is a movement and SM is doing an incredible job in carrying this in the industry. No question why SM has most in the TOP 10 best selling kpop groups in all time (7 out of 10 to be exact), and as someone who has been in kpop for more than a decade, i've seen this company bravely gone against the waves! SM is crazy genius lol and i get it when people don't understand sometimes, it's okay. We move in our own pace.
From 33:00 to 36:00. Everything you said is true!! SM are just crazy when it comes to concept, music, music videos and more. The way they are not afraid of taking a risk made me respect them more than i should lmao. SM will not let their artists become like any other group, they want their artists to become one of a kind and risk taking is the way to do it! aespa is really an amazing group, not even one year into the kpop industry yet they achieved so much. Truly the leaders of 4th gen kpop.
SM has always been a great trendsetter in Kpop, that is one of their strong point. their productions and their focus on vocals and visuals too are well known in the industry. Aespa’s time to shine has come.
I just love how Caitlin is appreciating Giselle’s voice in forever MV even though she is the main rapper. This really tells us that SM Ent has incredible vocalists, even if they don’t have a vocalist role.
Black Mamba: *"Lets be the most badass this year"* Forever: *"What is badass?"* Next Level: *"Let them hear it one or two more times, they'll come back"* Savage: *"Nuff said"*
What a coincidence that Caitlin would ask who’s Giselle just like how she asked who’s Yuta. I was so happy when they announced that there’s gonna be another Japanese idol in SM. I can still remember the time that Yuta was the only one and he doesn’t have anyone to talk to in Japanese. Shotaro and Giselle debuting made me really happy 🥰
you pointed out Giselle a lot (the blonde one in black mamba and the one with the voice you liked in forever)! I think they're such an interesting group, with all the lore, the overall concept, and their music releases so far. They're going to be huge.
I've been streaming Aespa's new mini album literally allllll week so this came at such a perfect time! Their vocals and visuals are NO joke and they have such an in depth lore. Winter is my bias ✨
Believe me Next Level will grow on you 🤣 I really didn’t like it the first time I heard it, but now I’m singing along and doing the arm movements every time it comes on 🤣
when next level was released, it was like you either liked it or you don’t. there were a lot of people who disliked it, thought it was messy, etc. now, pretty much everyone who listened to it and didn’t like it now love it. note: i was one of the people who loved next level from the beginning.
also Next Level and Savage are monsters chart on every music platforms in South Korea. Next Level is a big bang seems like what Growl by EXO do or Love Scenario by Ikon do. All Kill #1, and Savage still on #1 for 83rd time all kill so far (still counting).
Giselle voice is also my favourite!! I really love her tone, my favourite tone in Aespa She is also the best SM female rapper and she writes her own rap. This is why she is my bias!!
The way you said "it feels like multiple songs in this song" before it even got to the confusing part in Next Level 😂😂😂 that song is still SOTY 2021 for me
You’ll understand everything when you watch their Black Mamba ep. 1. Their lore is there. Also you’ll understand a lot about some other sm mvs as well, like -Kai’s Mmmh, NCT U’s 90’s Love and NCT 127’s Sticker. You can check it out in your own time. Thank you so much for checking them out. Do update us about how you like Aespa in a few weeks after listening to their songs 😂
Lol, I was wondering this week if you’d react to Aespa because they’re becoming so popular. And the I thought, “no, it’s probably like NCT originally, she has too many groups too look at already” BUT HERE WE ARE AND IM SOOOOO HAPPPPYYYYY!!!!!!! I love your reactions so much! 💚💚💚💚💚
black mamba was released before kai's mmmh and everyone's theorizing that the pixelated figure at the end of the video is kai !! to tease his solo debut!
Thank you for reacting to aespa. I think it's safe to say that EVERY group in SM invented their own genre🙂 12:46 she is Giselle, pretty face and beautiful voice, right?
12:40 That's Giselle, the main rapper and subvocalist. Giselle's voice is my favorite in the group too. I just really love her tone and enunciation. Yes she's the blonde one with deeper voice in Black Mamba and the one you said whose voice stoodout in Forever. She used to be a part of her school choir in high school too
If I’m honest, I’m loving their style and I recently joined the fandom! I don’t think I would like their songs without having been with NCT for a while, tho! I do think their sounds r somewhat similar and I love to see artists going out of the expected formula
I love how u appreciate giselle’s voice! Coming froma choir member, she really sings so well. She’s a rapper in the group along with karina, but their vocals are no joke. 💓💓💓 love your reaction to my girls. 💓💓💓
I know! I just hope Giselle will get her moment cause with their 4 title tracks, we all know Giselle was always overshadowed by the three. I mean, its not the girls fault so I'm kinda hoping SM will shock fans by giving Giselle her spotlight in vocals. That would totally be a game changer.
Aespa is honestly a very children friendly group, their concept is fun and fairytale-like, great music, entertaining performances, pretty members. My sister and nieces can't stop listening to them lol
Fr I'm sick of girl groups trying overly badass or sexualized concepts Aespa is such a fresh breath of air with interesting fictional characters and lore !! Very children friendly indeed
Omg Caitlin really loves Giselle's voice and so do we. I hope that SM will totally shock everyone by giving Giselle her moment in the future cause if that won't happen, I'll totally burn that entertainment.
i love how many nctzens in the comments are also MYs, it’s great to see that both fandoms have such good interactions! Same goes for the group, Chenle and Ningning are bffs LOL!
The intention of Next Level reflects their story. Next Level starts one way, goes another and comes back. In their story, go from our world to the next and are coming back. So yes, it is an intentional mess.
I mean.. I'm truly happy and thankful that you actually fulfill our request but honestly all i want is just you to enjoy their music and to know how talented all these idols are. Do it freely Caitlin don't feel like you're forced to do it. anyway thank you ily 😭❤
I'm really not that into the whole Kwangya concept but I like Aespa's music for the most part plus all 4 of them are all-rounders, i think they can pull off anything. i admit tho i didnt like Next Level the 1st few times i heard it but now i'm hooked lol
I have to say this, you have some of the best reactions to Kpop on UA-cam. Cause most of your reactions seem real and genuine, and not fake. Thank you for this reaction. STAN AESPA!!!
Did you know that NEXT LEVEL will always be banned during Korea's CSAT since that song is freaking addicting and will affect students, like SHINee's Ring Ding Dong it's also banned during CSAT hahaha
The girl u kept saying that has a great voice is Giselle…and I really recommend listening to their b sides…their first mini album ‘savage’ just came out and well for me it’s a gold mine!
The blonde girl and the girl with the voice you liked was giselle. She’s the main rapper. You should totally check out their first and only mini album: savage. It’s truly refreshing and different to everything that’s come out this year. The Bsides are top tier.
People will often complain when SM releases certain tracks but then a few months or even years later people are commending SM for creating timeless songs that are ahead of their time. Glad you appreciate SM's approach.
I love your reactions! haha Glad I've found your channel Savage is like the epitome of kpop for me, I've never been this fulfilled with a concept before
If you’re planning to check out aespa’s b sides, do check out Yeppi Yeppi and Lucid Dream, they’re amazing! Fun fact: Giselle (the girl with blonde wig in black mamba whose voice intrigued you) auditioned to SM with Mark’s rap part in Cherry Bomb
They have a video on their channel called "SMCU: Episode 1" (I'm hoping for episode 2 soon) that explains a few more details on their lore but a lot of their terms are very around their own world.
Awwww You are the best! I absolutely adore your reactions and always look forward to them. You always brighten my day! Always stay positive and I hope you have an amazing day!❤️💚
Sorry for the focus in some spots! My camera hates me lmao
Also don’t worry guys if I don’t want to react to something I won’t. I actually did want to check out this group despite the pressure! I’m always open to new groups and l’ll be checking out their b-sides off screen as well. Thank you for the support and hope you enjoyed the reaction! 💕
I know you don’t want to get pressured about what needs to be watched so I patiently waited for your aespa reaction, haha. Thanks Cait, i will enjoy watching this. 🥰
dont worry about the small things, ily ur doing good!
6:55 is hendery 😆
Regardless if the quality is 240p or 1440p the quality of your reactions is what im here for❤✌
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that's okay Caitlin, when next level was released EVERYONE ON THIS PLANET ARE IN CONFUSION, then 2 weeks later we're all next level-ing !!! look at your self after a few listen, you'll get us
YES just give it a few more listen and you're hook
It gets bigger everyday hahhaha
The NEXT LEVEL is so addictive. Hahaha
It makes me confused when two songs or more are combined in one song
Not for me. The first time i heard NL, I already got addicted to it. Aespa's sound is so unique, they're so weird. I love them.
I really agree that SM takes all the bashing for their songs and concepts being so experimental, but give it a few weeks and months and some companies will try to do that too. Because even though at first listen their experimental songs are hard to get into, as time passes they become stuck into people's heads and become iconic.
And the smart thing about this is that SM gets to say they did it first.
you said it best! Although I click with all of their "experimental songs" at first listen haha
@@melannydayrethratliff1309 somebody: “i think cheese is really good despite the smell” you: “so you hate tomatoes?”
@@melannydayrethratliff1309 Itzy is not experimental
@@Adrekna4 I mean their debut is. Dalla Dalla confuses the hell out of me until now. JYP just doesn't do it like how SM does it
yes exactly like look at Ring Ding Dong or even whole SHINee debuting as an experimental group
Congrats for the first 1M Caitlin! 🎉 The best reactor ever!
The member you really liked the voice of is Giselle! She’s the main rapper. Forever is also a cover of an old Korean song, not an official title track like Black mamba, next level, or Savage. Sm wanted to put those “they can’t sing” haters to rest 😂 Thank you for the reaction and don’t feel like you have to react to everything people put in the comments! It’s your channel and you react to who you want to~
@@musaviki783 I mean also rapped when she auditioned. TVXQ Changmin said that when Giselle joined SM there were stories/rumors about a female trainee that's good at rapping.
@@musaviki783 I mean, Gissele herself was raping in her auditions. She sang nct 127 cherry bomb. And Gissele also ever said that she love and interest in raping so...
I’m first place, who even dares to say that when it’s an SM group 💀
@@LukeBridger she sings a lot in "Lucid Dream" too
@@stayc6306 she has the most lines if i am not wrong right?
After listening to Savage, I felt like they are 127s experimental little sisters, never gonna let the boys only get all the fun.
i absolutely love this comment
Facts only and i love that
LITERALLY, when I heard the song it reminded me of chain and gimme gimme, it's like Savage was the baby of those two songs lol
I showed aespa songs to my best friend and she said aespa are like the female subunit of nct and I couldn't agree more
@@duulbel yeah, same
SM just knows how to make weird ass songs super catchy. And even if you don't like the song at first it'll be stuck in your head until you finally check it out time and time again. And before you know it you're absolutely obsessed.
A big reason why this work for SM is also because they have absolutely STELLAR singers. Without that talent and hardwork it just wouldn't work.
You're right
12:42 Yes she's the blonde girl you liked in black mamba!! She's Giselle (Aeri Uchinaga is her real name) and she's korean-japanese and went to an international school so she speaks fluent english. She has the shortest training period but shes SOOO good thank you for appreciating her!!
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So she’s a mix or just korean that was born in japan? I love her voice but just wondering more info about her
@@nichobelle8543 her mother is korean and her father is japanese so yes shes both :D
Uchinaga? Sasuke klan? 😌
@@evigolavigne7013 Sasuke Uchiha
I was just listening to Savage and thought to myself "what if caitlin reacted to this??" and then this came up... Girl i love u 😭
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the bsides of savage mini album are insane, a lot of vocals and most of tracks are trap with sick beats
Lucid Dream Supremacy 👑
Lucid dream, yeppi yeppi and aenergy the best😍😍😍
Next level is one of the biggest hits in the kpop scene this year. Since it’s release it’s still in the top 10 ranking on Melon and the dance is literally a trend in Korea and amongst idols. Also one of my favourite songs of the year because it’s so catchy and fun, aespa is really bringing back the uniqueness that kpop had before it become so generic and westernised.
Aespa has one of the most unique concepts in all of kpop. So basically they have their virtual selves (the AE members) that live in a virtual SM cultured universe called kwangya. I think they team up with their virtual selves to fight off Black mamba. I'm not sure tbh it's very confusing but it's interesting and definitely something never tried before. I like their futuristic/cyberpunk genre it's very cool. Jamming to their songs rn
the ae live in the FLAT, kwangya is black mamba's place.
next level, savage = stories of war agaist black mamba
SM does have a lot of trending setting artists, but the groups they took the most risks with were SHINee and f(x).
They were ahead of the game ALL THE TIME. Everything house inspired can be traced back to them. SHINee started the dance practice trend and the concept album trilogies. High teen concepts as we know them would be nothing without f(x), and the huge impact Pink Tape had on the Kpop industry. Forever changing the full album game.
I remember the tennis skirt trend by f(x). Most groups wore that skirt even now.
So true
Now NCT and aespa are continuing it
This comment is everything I needed 🙏🏽
f(x) really experimental , the era just not accepting them eventhough i do like f(x) my bias is krystal and amber . If f(x) debuting this era maybe they gonna be big . SM is just early . Sometimes too early , even with BoA when she promote in US . SM idea somehow so futuristic until the world not ready to accept them lol
Thanks for the honest reaction Caitlin! Aespa's concept is really complicated, also the reason people hold back on stanning them, it takes quite a while to understand their terms and vocabulary (But it's so worth it though). SM songs usually take a few listens to vibe with which is very interesting because sm is all about experiments, they're not afraid to try out new things, which is why I love SM's production a lot.
I still don’t understand their concept but still stan these girls either way hhaha
@@jakerbang9059 I also don't understand but I know it all have something to do with aespa internal dimension
@@jakerbang9059 watch smcu the origin and smcu ep 1
yes that's why I loyal to their artists
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The girl you like her voice is Giselle, she is actually the main rapper of the group. It was such a fun video Caitlin! I love your reaction!
They dont have official position yet tho
@@woe7532 They have. SM has announce their official position since debut. Karina is the leader, main dancer, lead rapper, sub/lead vocal (?). Giselle is the main rapper and vocal. Winter is the visual, lead dancer and lead vocal. Ningning is the main vocalist. I forgot if ningning is part or the dancer line or not.
To me they are the girl version of NCT and I am here for it. I am not normally into vocals but NingNing and winter sound like perfection to my ears!!
YES
Yup I love that aespa has neo sounds too 😂
When the mini dropped when it was done I literally said to my self in the car” yup they truly are 127 and red velvets little sisters”
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But I love aespa's music and hate nct's music...
South Korea literally is in love with Aespa. Next Level is still charting in Top5 Melon after four months of release and Savage is at No.1. Monster Rookies indeed! As expected from trendsetter SM Ent! 🙏
19:00 "it sounds like multiple songs in a song"
Me : girl you're only 40secs in you'll never guess what's coming
aespa, one of those rare groups where everyone’s an all rounder both individually and as a group. They’ve been taking over KCharts (Savage is actually ranked #1 in Korean charts rn) and have been breaking a LOT of records in a span of their 10 month career… crazy imo
Thank you for reacting to them!
For new people , Caitlin and MY's, this is some of the terms in aespas music videos and what they all mean for the lore
Æ - Æ (pronounced like "eye“) are digital entities based on a person's real existence. Each aespa member has their own æ.
FLAT - The FLAT is the digital world where æ-aespa live.
KWANGYA - KWANGYA is the unprescribed, infinite digital world beyond the FLAT with no rule or form.
NÆVIS - NÆVIS (pronounced and
sometimes spelled “NAVIS") is the Al entity that connects the portal between the FLAT and KWANGYA.
P.O.S - Short for “Port of Soul," P.O.S is a portal that connects the FLAT with the real world.
REKALL - REKALL is when a cross over to the real world.
KOSMO - the end game so to say that the AESPA members wants to reach after defeating the Black Mamba .
SYNK - SYNK is the act of connecting with your æ to share secrets, thoughts, and emotions.
MY - When aespa and æ-aespa SYNK, they become MY, which is said to mean "the most precious friends.” MY also being aespa's official fandom name .
Black Mamba - The Black Mamba is the evil entity in KWANGYA that disconnects aespa and æ-aespa's SYNK.
if there's more ..pls drop some if i have missing something or not .
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@@luvlykar it doesn't look like your missing anything.
but.. maybe you could add the gamer/technological terms in for the technologically inept ppl like myself who's too lazy to do it themselves 😂😂😅
jk... unless you go do it 👉😁👈
thank u sm for this, i’m recently getting into kpop (rn on aespa) and this helped so so much! :)
Just so you know since you react to NCT now they say the word Kwangya alot too in their lyrics and its actually because its from Aespas concept :) I love how SM ties in each others universes with their groups!
I think It's from the SMCU, if I am not mistaken, not just Aespa. It's a universe for all SM artists, so it won't be weird if suddenly Suju, EXO, etc, starts using it now hahaha
@@hp5682 it is!! I just didn’t want to overwhelm caitlyn since she mostly does NCT and if she sees it she would see it most likely from them! But yes it’s totally an Sm universe thing :) but since Kwangya is the universe where all of Aespas AES live it’s really tied to their concept since their debut birthed the universe. I swear sm has some of the best concepts and universes!
@@jaesan8083 Oh, nice, because I was confused for a moment haha I have to investigate more about all this universe. I think is really cool. And I have to deep dive in Aespa.
@@jaesan8083 no actually ae members live in a place named flat! kwangya is black mamba's 'home ground' as the lyrics in next level says
and nct mentioned the word kwangya before aespa's debut too
Oh wow I didn’t expect this reaction!!! Welcome to the Kwangya and SM Universe!
"Change is definitely good" i love this statement right here coz art is a movement and SM is doing an incredible job in carrying this in the industry. No question why SM has most in the TOP 10 best selling kpop groups in all time (7 out of 10 to be exact), and as someone who has been in kpop for more than a decade, i've seen this company bravely gone against the waves! SM is crazy genius lol and i get it when people don't understand sometimes, it's okay. We move in our own pace.
From 33:00 to 36:00. Everything you said is true!! SM are just crazy when it comes to concept, music, music videos and more. The way they are not afraid of taking a risk made me respect them more than i should lmao. SM will not let their artists become like any other group, they want their artists to become one of a kind and risk taking is the way to do it! aespa is really an amazing group, not even one year into the kpop industry yet they achieved so much. Truly the leaders of 4th gen kpop.
12:42 this girl called Giselle🌙, she's the rapper of the group. she's a japanese-korean, but also fluent in english
First time listening to an SM song: The heck is this
A week later: This is genius
Honestly SAME lmao
SM has always been a great trendsetter in Kpop, that is one of their strong point. their productions and their focus on vocals and visuals too are well known in the industry. Aespa’s time to shine has come.
I just love how Caitlin is appreciating Giselle’s voice in forever MV even though she is the main rapper. This really tells us that SM Ent has incredible vocalists, even if they don’t have a vocalist role.
That's Giselle that you keep noticing; she is incredibly talented: rap; singing and dancing and even composing and writing lyrics you name she got it.
I'm sensing your bias might be Giselle. You kept noticing her no matter what video it was. Love it!
Black Mamba: *"Lets be the most badass this year"*
Forever: *"What is badass?"*
Next Level: *"Let them hear it one or two more times, they'll come back"*
Savage: *"Nuff said"*
i never realised how good giselle's sound in forever, her voice is sooo clear and beautiful
What a coincidence that Caitlin would ask who’s Giselle just like how she asked who’s Yuta. I was so happy when they announced that there’s gonna be another Japanese idol in SM. I can still remember the time that Yuta was the only one and he doesn’t have anyone to talk to in Japanese. Shotaro and Giselle debuting made me really happy 🥰
you pointed out Giselle a lot (the blonde one in black mamba and the one with the voice you liked in forever)!
I think they're such an interesting group, with all the lore, the overall concept, and their music releases so far. They're going to be huge.
I've been streaming Aespa's new mini album literally allllll week so this came at such a perfect time! Their vocals and visuals are NO joke and they have such an in depth lore. Winter is my bias ✨
Happy 1M views 🎉🎉
OH MY GOD. I SCREAMED WHEN I SAW THE NOTIF. AHHHHHH
Believe me Next Level will grow on you 🤣 I really didn’t like it the first time I heard it, but now I’m singing along and doing the arm movements every time it comes on 🤣
when next level was released, it was like you either liked it or you don’t. there were a lot of people who disliked it, thought it was messy, etc.
now, pretty much everyone who listened to it and didn’t like it now love it.
note: i was one of the people who loved next level from the beginning.
I wasn't one of them
i was
Same, I like it from the beginning too
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We hope you like it 😉
omg im not an aespa and they have a great music and personalities might stan soon
Listen to there full album if you pls
Me too I'm loving their music so much!!
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We hope you like it 😉
Stan THEM BESTIE YOU WONT REGRET
They have hyperpop, ballads and experimental sis. Check it out.
also Next Level and Savage are monsters chart on every music platforms in South Korea. Next Level is a big bang seems like what Growl by EXO do or Love Scenario by Ikon do. All Kill #1, and Savage still on #1 for 83rd time all kill so far (still counting).
The haunting background vocals on the Savage prechorus are some of the best I have EVER heard
THE WAY IVE BEEN WANTING YOU TO REACT TO THIS YES CAITLINNN AND THE MAKE UP GIRL YOU LOOK STUNNING
Giselle voice is also my favourite!! I really love her tone, my favourite tone in Aespa
She is also the best SM female rapper and she writes her own rap. This is why she is my bias!!
The way you said "it feels like multiple songs in this song" before it even got to the confusing part in Next Level 😂😂😂 that song is still SOTY 2021 for me
You’ll understand everything when you watch their Black Mamba ep. 1.
Their lore is there. Also you’ll understand a lot about some other sm mvs as well, like -Kai’s Mmmh, NCT U’s 90’s Love and NCT 127’s Sticker.
You can check it out in your own time.
Thank you so much for checking them out.
Do update us about how you like Aespa in a few weeks after listening to their songs 😂
Lol, I was wondering this week if you’d react to Aespa because they’re becoming so popular. And the I thought, “no, it’s probably like NCT originally, she has too many groups too look at already” BUT HERE WE ARE AND IM SOOOOO HAPPPPYYYYY!!!!!!! I love your reactions so much! 💚💚💚💚💚
black mamba was released before kai's mmmh and everyone's theorizing that the pixelated figure at the end of the video is kai !! to tease his solo debut!
It's the villain not Kai IMO
knowing now it's the black mamba
Thank you for reacting to aespa. I think it's safe to say that EVERY group in SM invented their own genre🙂
12:46 she is Giselle, pretty face and beautiful voice, right?
OHMYGOD!!! I’ve been wanting to see this! Thank you, Caitlin🥺❤️❤️
GISELLE MY BIAS 🔥🔥😍😍 she's just like so talented she's the main rapper of the group but also her singing voice is my favourite and that's crazy
12:40 That's Giselle, the main rapper and subvocalist. Giselle's voice is my favorite in the group too. I just really love her tone and enunciation. Yes she's the blonde one with deeper voice in Black Mamba and the one you said whose voice stoodout in Forever. She used to be a part of her school choir in high school too
If I’m honest, I’m loving their style and I recently joined the fandom! I don’t think I would like their songs without having been with NCT for a while, tho! I do think their sounds r somewhat similar and I love to see artists going out of the expected formula
The Savage prechorus is absolutely gorgeous wow
SM is a genius when it comes to NEW trends, concepts, music production in kpop.
You find everybody doing what their groups do few weeks later..
I love how u appreciate giselle’s voice! Coming froma choir member, she really sings so well. She’s a rapper in the group along with karina, but their vocals are no joke. 💓💓💓 love your reaction to my girls. 💓💓💓
I know! I just hope Giselle will get her moment cause with their 4 title tracks, we all know Giselle was always overshadowed by the three. I mean, its not the girls fault so I'm kinda hoping SM will shock fans by giving Giselle her spotlight in vocals. That would totally be a game changer.
Watching someone's first experience with Next Level is always so fun for me haha.
Aespa is honestly a very children friendly group, their concept is fun and fairytale-like, great music, entertaining performances, pretty members. My sister and nieces can't stop listening to them lol
Fr I'm sick of girl groups trying overly badass or sexualized concepts Aespa is such a fresh breath of air with interesting fictional characters and lore !! Very children friendly indeed
Omg Caitlin really loves Giselle's voice and so do we. I hope that SM will totally shock everyone by giving Giselle her moment in the future cause if that won't happen, I'll totally burn that entertainment.
Congrats for 1M 🎉
i love how many nctzens in the comments are also MYs, it’s great to see that both fandoms have such good interactions! Same goes for the group, Chenle and Ningning are bffs LOL!
The intention of Next Level reflects their story. Next Level starts one way, goes another and comes back. In their story, go from our world to the next and are coming back. So yes, it is an intentional mess.
When I first heard of their songs I thought that it weren't for me but after I get to listen to them over and over again it grew inside my head.
Aespa queens vocal and rapper and visual and talents mggg !!!
I mean.. I'm truly happy and thankful that you actually fulfill our request but honestly all i want is just you to enjoy their music and to know how talented all these idols are. Do it freely Caitlin don't feel like you're forced to do it. anyway thank you ily 😭❤
I'm really not that into the whole Kwangya concept but I like Aespa's music for the most part plus all 4 of them are all-rounders, i think they can pull off anything. i admit tho i didnt like Next Level the 1st few times i heard it but now i'm hooked lol
Nationality;
Karina: Korean
Giselle: Japanese
Ningning: Chinese
Winter: Korean
she really represents me, aespa never disappoints, they are on next level literally
LMAAOORGEG "WE JUST MET CALM DOWN" 🤣 IF THIS WASN'T ME
OMG! AESPA!!! NEVER THOUGHT U WOULD REACT TO THIS QUICKLY 🤩 THANKS QUEEN LOVE YA ❤️
Oh it's gonna hit 1M❤
THANK YOU FOR MAKING AESPA REACTION ❤️
I have to say this, you have some of the best reactions to Kpop on UA-cam. Cause most of your reactions seem real and genuine, and not fake. Thank you for this reaction. STAN AESPA!!!
Now,the reaction is 1M views!🎉
"Next Level sets them apart from other girl groups" exactly. Even their concept alone.
That girl is Giselle! She is my AESPA bias ❤️ Her rap, vocal, and visual is just perfect to me💕
The part where they talk about Nævis is a tribute because she died to open the portal for them to be able to defeat the black mamba.
I didn’t need time to get into their music haha even Next Level. I’ve been obsessed with that song ever since I first heard it 😍
Your reaction to Next Level was literally the same as mine. At first I was like "🤨" but now I'm like "😏"
first time watching your reaction video and it was really fun!!
Did you know that NEXT LEVEL will always be banned during Korea's CSAT since that song is freaking addicting and will affect students, like SHINee's Ring Ding Dong it's also banned during CSAT hahaha
girl, you have been such a refreshing personality in the reaction content space. you're fun, adorable and just a really good time.
The girl u kept saying that has a great voice is Giselle…and I really recommend listening to their b sides…their first mini album ‘savage’ just came out and well for me it’s a gold mine!
Im glad you noticed giselle 😇🌺
The blonde girl and the girl with the voice you liked was giselle. She’s the main rapper. You should totally check out their first and only mini album: savage. It’s truly refreshing and different to everything that’s come out this year. The Bsides are top tier.
I recommend watching sm culture university ep1 black mamba and ep2 next level it's very cool like a game
Next Level really grows more when you listen to it few times
Miss Caitlin Aespa just dropped a lyric video called Illusion. You gotta listen to it best song yet
Hear me out. Their B-sides …. Are literally perfect PLEEEEEEASE check them out!!!!!!!
People will often complain when SM releases certain tracks but then a few months or even years later people are commending SM for creating timeless songs that are ahead of their time. Glad you appreciate SM's approach.
AESPA JUST RELEASED SMCU EP2 which all about the lores in all MVs. Please make a reaction to thatt
I love your reactions! haha Glad I've found your channel
Savage is like the epitome of kpop for me, I've never been this fulfilled with a concept before
If you’re planning to check out aespa’s b sides, do check out Yeppi Yeppi and Lucid Dream, they’re amazing!
Fun fact: Giselle (the girl with blonde wig in black mamba whose voice intrigued you) auditioned to SM with Mark’s rap part in Cherry Bomb
12:33 this is giselle! i love her voice as well
Tbh, I was honestly weirded out by their concept at first too but I began to understand it and now I'm crazy for it
OMG YES AESPAAAAA!! THANK YOU SO MUCH
They have a video on their channel called "SMCU: Episode 1" (I'm hoping for episode 2 soon) that explains a few more details on their lore but a lot of their terms are very around their own world.
Awwww You are the best! I absolutely adore your reactions and always look forward to them. You always brighten my day! Always stay positive and I hope you have an amazing day!❤️💚
Savage is one of their best songs as a group, literally it's been on repeat.
LMAO! Your reaction to this high notes in SAVAGE was so funny! They really popped off vocally!