Reacting to Taemin! "Sayonara Hitori, Flame of Love, Under My Skin & Famous" MVs!

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  • Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
  • #TAEMIN #SHINee
    My first experience with Taemin's Japanese tracks!
    What are your thoughts!?
    What's your favorite Taemin song?
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    0:00 INTRO
    0:48 Sayonara Hitori
    6:11 Flame of Love
    11:36 Under My Skin
    16:57 Famous

КОМЕНТАРІ • 130

  • @FlorEme_
    @FlorEme_ 2 роки тому +128

    I think the lyrics would help you understand better. For example, "Under my skin" seems like a light song but it tells the story of Taemin having a hard time loving himself. And "Famous" is not about a narcissistic guy. Actually, it's about the toxicity of having fame.
    Yes, I think in general Taemin's discography is very deep and full of symbolism. But the Japanese is even more so. It's fascinating ♡
    "Taemin missing hour" here ✋🏻~

    • @thespianoge
      @thespianoge 2 роки тому +11

      Yeah, I was going to recommend reading the lyrics to Under My Skin. I thought it was a gorgeous song before but when I learned what he was singing about it took it to a whole other level and is now one of my favorite Taemin songs (which is saying a lot because he’s my ULT)

    • @FlorEme_
      @FlorEme_ 2 роки тому +4

      @@thespianoge You're right! The feelings are from the beginning (I mean, who can't feel something with Taemin?) but it makes sense when you read the lyrics.

  • @lei6v636
    @lei6v636 2 роки тому +75

    You need to watch his live performance you never dissapoint! His charisma is on another level! Sexuality, Door, Slave, Black Rose, One by One.

  • @Xuxi-Myke
    @Xuxi-Myke 2 роки тому +60

    Times Taemin has wrecked a car:
    SHINEE- Everybody
    Taemin- Press your number
    Taemin- Advice
    Taemin- Flame of Love
    Taemin- Famous

    • @SirAustin
      @SirAustin  2 роки тому +32

      He’s not getting insurance.

    • @spideywoo
      @spideywoo 2 роки тому +14

      Also 2 Kids😭

    • @werkjiw
      @werkjiw 2 роки тому +16

      SHINee - Tell Me What To Do as well...

    • @thespianoge
      @thespianoge 2 роки тому +13

      Also SHINee Get the Treasure! (Thanks for this, I have been compiling a list myself and I’m glad I’m not the only one!

  • @victoriab98
    @victoriab98 2 роки тому +62

    His Japanese songs are iconic 👌🏻 ugh I miss him, can’t wait for him to be back from the military!

  • @ltmltm7792
    @ltmltm7792 2 роки тому +35

    That's why Taemin remains as the ultimate ACE of kpop. Nobody can top his artistry, nobody.

  • @aileendemong1410
    @aileendemong1410 2 роки тому +66

    You are correct. While Taemin does have quite a bit of Japanese music he only has 4 Japanese MVs unfortunately. So far he has done 2 full solo tours in Japan, one at the end of 2018 into the beginning of 2019 and the other at the end of 2019 before he went on tour with SuperM. Also, his very first solo concert was held at Nippon Budokan in 2017, a very prestigious concert hall where artists are only invited to play. Basically in Japan you know you made it when you are invited to play at Nippon Budokan lol. I love his Japanese concerts. Some of my favourite stages from them are "Tiger" and "Eclipse" both from his 2019 Arena concert tour, "Holy Water" from his Sirius tour, "I'm Crying" at Nippon Budokan, really just too many to list lol. They are all just so beautiful and well done. Especially "I'm Crying" at Nippon Budokan. That one is...just so captivating.

    • @Xuxi-Myke
      @Xuxi-Myke 2 роки тому +9

      Sexuality, Door and Slave are also gorgeous

    • @aileendemong1410
      @aileendemong1410 2 роки тому +5

      @@Xuxi-Myke oh absolutely. The question is whether Austin will be able to handle those stages. He might have to bring back the thirst aid kit for those lol.

    • @LM-fy5zt
      @LM-fy5zt 2 роки тому +4

      Mars, into the rhythm and whats this feeling too

  • @arle_91
    @arle_91 2 роки тому +27

    There is a reason why TAEMIN is always the standart as a solo artist. Vocal range and powerful dances. Tha'ts him. No one can top his legacy, artistry. Nobody. He is always diferent from the rest. He is his own musical genre and yeah his japanese solo stuff really hits diferent. Legend Taemin

  • @freawaru
    @freawaru 2 роки тому +46

    As many people said, to get the whole experience of Taemin’s Japanese songs you should check the lyrics, for songs like Under My Skin and Famous it’s a must. Under My Skin is deeply personal song for him, when he performed it at the end of Sirius tour he was tearing up. Famous on the other hand is about toxicity and hardships of fame (which you could argue it’s also about him, just in a different way than Under My Skin).
    Also please try to react (or at least watch it on your own) his Japanese concerts performances. Door, Slave, Famous, they’re amazing!

  • @yunqb1519
    @yunqb1519 2 роки тому +23

    With Taemin you really always need to check lyrics to get the whole grasp of the songs, for example Think of you is upbeat but the lyrics about taemin not being able to love himself and wanting to get help. Same as that, Under my Skin came out in 2018, the lyrics are very personal to him and he even chose to make a MV to this song over the actual title song since it meant so much to him and he really wanted to convey this message; it’s basically about him having a dark side to himself (dark thoughts) and in an interview he said the song is about how his shinee members and shawols helped him to not succumb to the darkness, which tried to consume him after december 2017. When he performed this song live on his concert in 2018 he actually broke into tears right before and even after as well

  • @Paper-Heart
    @Paper-Heart 2 роки тому +21

    Art in motion. Taemin is literally living, breathing art.❤️

  • @gelubeans
    @gelubeans 2 роки тому +19

    If I remember correctly, some people who made the cgi for sayonara hitori (1st mv) also worked on big video games like the final fantasy. Really amazing stuff.

  • @lilyrose0116
    @lilyrose0116 2 роки тому +23

    I love Taemin's Japanese releases (all SM Japanese releases tbh).
    But I remember specifically when Sayonara Hitori came out, it brought me back to the days of Utada Hikaru.

  • @bea_hae_tae9392
    @bea_hae_tae9392 2 роки тому +18

    You're right, there is a lot of symbolism and mysticism in MV, it always takes you to another level. Art just speaks through him, and in fact it is him. T-pop more to add Taemin doesn't have bad albums, they're all perfect

  • @eliana5000
    @eliana5000 2 роки тому +23

    In Japan is universal music who is in charge of SHINee's music, MV production and marketing. They are in a whole other level compare to sm.

  • @milindawilson9175
    @milindawilson9175 2 роки тому +13

    Taemin's "Flame of Love" is telling a story of love and passion. Taemin and the girl were in a car accident in this MV and the girl died. Taemin was so distraught that he was incarnated as a phoenix in order to use the phoenix's powers to bring her back to life. As you might know, phoenix are mythical birds that have healing powers, etc.
    But as you saw in the MV, as soon as she was brought back to life, the price Taemin had to pay was with his soul and he traded places with her, where he was forced to wait for her until their souls meet up again after death. That's why when you see her hug Taemin you see his soul leave his body and he is wearing that white outfit, which is supposed to be a death shroud, as he crosses over into the afterlife to wait for her to join him. Taemin gave up his life to allow her to live -- he made the ultimate sacrifice for love. His "Flame of Love" burned so brightly and passionately that he was willing to give up everything to have her live.
    In the end you see their souls meet again to spend eternity together.
    "Flame of Love" is another one of Taemin's Japanese tracks that is true art. It's one of the most beautiful MVs. Even though this choreography was complex I am sure it was no problem for him, after all he is one of THE BEST dancers in the industry. LOL

  • @EmmaSol94
    @EmmaSol94 2 роки тому +16

    Omg yeees love all these tracks. Glad Under my Skin doesn't have lyrics on it because they makes me cry tbh :')

  • @thekeytomyheart_
    @thekeytomyheart_ 2 роки тому +5

    When Taemin performed the Korean ver. of Sayonara Hitori (the song hadn't even been released yet) in the dance competition Hit the Stage, from there EVERYONE took his professionalism as an artist much more seriously, and he started earning the title of the best dancer in kpop. I highly recommend you watch the show! It has Hyoyeon of SNSD, Bora of Sistar, Shownu of Monsta X, Ten of Wayv, Momo of Twice (one of hers dances ft. Mina & was canonically lesbian), etc.

  • @krennic2938
    @krennic2938 2 роки тому +11

    "I love him but he's not getting in my car" 😂😂😂

  • @smilexlovexlive
    @smilexlovexlive 2 роки тому +11

    Four Japanese mvs in one reaction video??? You are really brave lmao 😭 watching this as soon as I can in case it gets blocked 🏃‍♀️

  • @StyxDipped
    @StyxDipped 2 роки тому +12

    His Japanese music is amazing. Songs like Heaven, Eclipse and Mars…I’d recommend checking out the concert versions of these! The stages are amaaaazing. Don’t know what copyright is like, mind you. I’ve seen a few people react to them okay but who knows with Japanese songs.

  • @jenniferbl8011
    @jenniferbl8011 2 роки тому +15

    This made me miss him more but that’s ok! Thank you for this!!❤️

  • @onewsjjinggu1232
    @onewsjjinggu1232 2 роки тому +6

    Under My skin hits me everytime. It always make me cry... Its lyrics are beautiful.

  • @oph9016
    @oph9016 2 роки тому +6

    TAEMIN IS THE BEST ARTIST I CONSCIOUSLY ENJOY, OF THE GENERATION IN WHICH I LIVE. JUST ART. HE IS THE ONE FOR ME. I ENJOY YOUR DISFORCED REACTIONS. NEW SUBSCRIBER.

  • @HinataJD
    @HinataJD 2 роки тому +8

    sayonara hitori is such an iconic song god. dc's sua and siyeon covered it for a concert, as did momo and jihyo from twice!! Taemin actually saw momo and jihyo's cover and they ended up performing with Taemin at a year end concert!!! i totally recommend watching it, they are absolutely insane and a dream come true collab. Predebut momo was actually a really big shawol lol.

  • @milindawilson9175
    @milindawilson9175 2 роки тому +7

    Taemin's "Sayonara Hitori" is visually stunning and breathtaking. (This is sort of the vibe you need to expect from the majority of Taemin's Japanese MVs, they all have this very Japanese feel to them.) If you are curious how this MV was made, you should look up the behind the scenes/making of video, ua-cam.com/video/QNLyT4ZZw7U/v-deo.html. You will see that for most of it Taemin is dancing in a shallow pool of water on a green screen set. (Very similar to how Onew filmed his solo debut "Blue" MV.) About the only things that are real in the MV are the water and the piano,Taemin's amazing outfits and his impressive dancing. :D (And because this is one of his Japanese songs, you will get a chance to hear just how fluent and comfortable he is speaking in Japanese. :D)
    "Sayonara Hitori" is his Japanese solo debut in 2016. However, as you have seen, Taemin and SHINee have been well known Japanese artists since SHINee's Japanese debut in 2011. SHINee and Taemin are so famous in Japan that they are considered part of the mainstream music scene in Japan and many don't even consider them foreign artists. They spend almost 50% of their career in Japan, so they are all fluent in Japanese.
    The Korean version of this song is named "Goodbye." Sayonara means goodbye in Japanese. His Japanese album was so popular that they decided to produce a Korean version of the song later. The Korean version is what you hear if you watch Taemin's "Devil Inside" performance on the dance competition show Hit the Stage or any award show or concert performances outside of Japan.
    You should also check out the dance practice, vimeo.com/176263415 -- the dance practice is not on UA-cam, so you have to use this link from a third-party video sharing site. You haven't even begun to see just how amazing the choreography for "Sayonara Hitori (Goodbye)" is. :P
    Fun fact: this was the first time Taemin worked with Sugawara Koharu who was also the choreographer for "Move," "Want," "Flame of Love," and she helped choreograph this performance on Hit the Stage, and was one of several who collaborated on Taemin's "Criminal" choreography. Taemin and Sugawara have worked together for years and they are really good friends. She was also the choreographer for SHINee's song "Good Evening." and she choreographed the dance for Girls' Generation's song "Love&Girls," among others. She loves working with Taemin because his dance style and personality is very similar to her's so they mesh really well together, and that is one of the reasons why she has been featured in several of Taemin's projects. This was the first time that Taemin really learned a contemporary style dance and Sugawara was his teacher.

  • @msSweeTae
    @msSweeTae 2 роки тому +1

    Under my Skin impresses me every single time! It's one of my abaolutr favorite songs of Taemin.

  • @ninawilliams9647
    @ninawilliams9647 2 роки тому +4

    Taemin is so different and he makes me feel so some how! Thank you for bringing us your love for taemin.

  • @jumitsu
    @jumitsu 2 роки тому +2

    I just love Under my Skin! In the Sirius concert he explained that the song meant a lot to him, I recommend reading the lyrics (and watch this video if possible).
    my recommendations for an upcoming video: Flame of Love (dance performance MV), Famous (dance practice), Door (live performance), Slave (live performance)
    thanks for always reacting to Taemin and SHINee! ❤️

  • @cassieplaynow
    @cassieplaynow 2 роки тому +1

    I love them all and they're iconic, but Under my skin really gets to me. it hits me every time, because of those lyrics

  • @marcelacaceres4397
    @marcelacaceres4397 2 роки тому +3

    Taemin es arte en japones en coreano o en ingles.amo a este hombre su voz de terciopelo su concepto y ni hablar de como baila.❤💎 gracias por tu reaccion

  • @kil9
    @kil9 2 роки тому +10

    great to see you reacting to his japanese stuff !! the albums are definitely worth a listen, he has some amazing japanese b sides, and live performances as well !! i'd especially recommend the performance for "door" (it's very iconic despite being only a b side) and for "eclipse" (especially the one from the xtm arena tour). sayonara hitori definitely grew on me much more after seeing the live performance as well !! the video is cool, but in my opinion it doesnt showcase the choreography very well :( so i'd definitely recommend watching that. it's still regarded as one of his best choreos, even in korea !
    the lyrics to under my skin are so beautiful, but break my heart :( it's definitely one of his more close to home songs i feel, the translation is worth a read imo. same goes for the lyrics of famous, they're quite a bit darker than you may expect ! but youre definitely onto something with the burning mannequins :)

    • @thespianoge
      @thespianoge 2 роки тому +2

      LIVE PERFORMANCE OF DOOR! I’m just trying to figure out which performance to recommend

  • @Amanda-ik1wv
    @Amanda-ik1wv 2 роки тому +2

    Under my Skin is so beautiful, I find myself going back to it a lot years later whenever I'm in my feels

  • @alexdeleon1463
    @alexdeleon1463 2 роки тому +6

    When I saw and listened to Famous I was captivated by Taemin, the green hair and eye color 😍 Famous is the title track of his EP by the same name, Famous. I think you might like his song Exclusive, I personally like Slave. EP has 6 songs total.

  • @michellesCanape
    @michellesCanape 2 роки тому +1

    Yes! Finally someone reacted to my favorite Taemin songs! Thank you. I agree these songs do feel different. They are so artistic and theatrical. It makes them so special.

  • @nellyvz1094
    @nellyvz1094 2 роки тому +34

    Hello Sir Austin I would like to recommend you a band called "The Rose", their vocalist is wonderful. Hopefully you can consider reacting to one of their presentations. 💕✨

  • @leydarachadey465
    @leydarachadey465 2 роки тому +3

    TAEMIN es el Idol de Idols de kPOP. El artista increíble maravilloso inigualable de la industria. Sus performer son ARTE. Su voz única hermosa .El ACE de SM ENTERTAIMENT. De la industria del K-POP LEE TAEMIN .La LEYENDA 👑♠️👏👏👏👏👏

  • @babywol_3782
    @babywol_3782 2 роки тому +11

    Thanku for the reaction!!! All the Japanese songs are bop!!!

  • @GabyA.
    @GabyA. 2 роки тому +4

    Yaaaaaas Sir Austin reacting to Taemin's Japanese releases. Literally so iconic. Thank you Austin, i really enjoy your reactions 💙

  • @Xuxi-Myke
    @Xuxi-Myke 2 роки тому +8

    I recommend you react to his Japanese performances of his besides, especially Door and Slave

  • @akanekodiviega
    @akanekodiviega 2 роки тому +4

    Taemin japanese albums are on another level!
    Under my skin is one of my top 3 songs from Taemin.
    Also wise words on don't uptade computers XD They brake more often than getting better XD

  • @colleencouch7751
    @colleencouch7751 2 роки тому +3

    When it's Taemin, we absolutely need dance! I totally recommend dance practices for Sayonara Hitori and Famous and the dance version of the Flame of Love Video (since a lot of the dance gets covered by the story).
    Also, he won a Hit the Stage competition by performing a beautiful duet dance of Sayonara Hitori with the choreographer, Koharu Sugawara, who is so amazingly awesome it cannot be understated. Obviously, would probably get blocked on a UA-cam reaction because it's a show, but here's the link if you're interested! ua-cam.com/video/lXJKEdgW5_0/v-deo.html

  • @merksmirs
    @merksmirs 2 роки тому +1

    I love what a departure famous is after those other songs, when I got into Taemin's Japanese discography I never realized what a departure Famous was until I watched them all in order with you here^^

  • @milindawilson9175
    @milindawilson9175 2 роки тому +4

    Taemin's "Under My Skin" song is pretty much about coming to terms with everything that happened to him after Jonghyun passed away in 2017. It's basically about his grieving process and fighting the darker parts of himself with the help of the people he loves, such as his family, the other SHINee members and Shawols. And it's super meaningful to fans that this was the song he chose as his title track which he released in 2018 because it took a lot for him to be this brave and vulnerable after everything we had all been through.
    Taemin's Japanese songs, in particular, often have very powerful and deep lyrics, and most of his songs have metaphorical meanings and messages. It's always worth looking up the lyrics to Taemin's songs because you are almost guaranteed that there is a lot more going on with the song than you see on the surface. For example, Taemin is a devout Catholic and you will often see biblical references and imagery in his songs and MVs, and there is almost always a spiritual undertone to everything he does.

  • @TYFTM718
    @TYFTM718 2 роки тому +4

    The lyrics for under my skin are beautiful.

  • @oleimac
    @oleimac 2 роки тому +2

    You should watch his performance of sayonara hitori (korean version) + guess who + soldier at MAMA 2016 it's legendary

  • @lunapau
    @lunapau 2 роки тому +2

    Taemin’s Japanese music and MVs are a complete different mood but still Taemin, I personally love it.

  • @valeriareyes3351
    @valeriareyes3351 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for your reaction!! Japanese discography are dangerous but beautiful, be careful. I recommend, Soldier + Rise live in the Sirius concert 2018 is a masterpiece , Eclipse, Into the rhythm live is the energy booster u need, I'm crying live, Black rose performance and if you wanna a spicy stage Slave will not disappoint u. I hope it help, have a good day!!

  • @strawberrynin
    @strawberrynin 2 роки тому +2

    @3:34 Sir Austin, he's signed to EMI Records (part of Universal Music Japan) for his Japanese tracks. The MV director is Japanese so it's most likely a joint production by UMJ and SM.

  • @Xuxi-Myke
    @Xuxi-Myke 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much, I love these songs

  • @taemintaemin809
    @taemintaemin809 2 роки тому +2

    wow. thanks for the reaction. My favorite song under my skin

  • @susanluv9504
    @susanluv9504 2 роки тому +2

    Hello Mr. Austin 😊👋🏻 i'm glad that you react to Taemin ❤️ Actually "Sayonara Hitori" was the song which brought me dive more in to Taemin 😊 never regrets since then..
    * i dunno why, but i always got goosebumps and my tears flow unconsciously everytime i hear "Sayonara Hitori" played 😢💔

  • @BeliebGrandelicious
    @BeliebGrandelicious 2 роки тому

    The choreo for Sayonara Hitori is sooo beautiful. The choreographer for this song is the same choreographer for Flame Of Love and Move (and she's in the MV). For Sayonara Hitori he has a dance practice together with her and without her. I find them both dancing to it so gorgeous. To me it feels like a "dancing with your shadow" and "two makes it stronger". They performed it together live as well! Definitely one of my all time favourite choreos in general.

  • @SeReNitY217
    @SeReNitY217 2 роки тому +1

    I love all of these songs! I do believe that you will like these songs too eventually sir austin!

  • @rishitaraj8727
    @rishitaraj8727 2 роки тому +2

    Woah... I thought it would take another 10 days for SHINee reaction. You are unpredictable and unorganised, Austin...which we love You for that. Thank You,Austin!

  • @tamkaytmina
    @tamkaytmina 2 роки тому +2

    ❤️Taemin's Japanese songs hit differently.

  • @mapa-dr6tu
    @mapa-dr6tu 2 роки тому +2

    Yes he HAS a full Japanese album named TAEMIN and it has some of his Korean titles in Japanese version and some other chief kiss other songs. I would highly request to do an album reaction but if you're not in the mood just check out Holy water (has live stage too)

  • @deijiko
    @deijiko 2 роки тому +1

    You should definitely check out the performance of Sayonara Hitori the duet version with Koharu is BEAUTIFUL!

  • @arthurmedeiros6398
    @arthurmedeiros6398 2 роки тому +2

    thank you for reacting to these, flame of love was a great discovery

  • @mochawilliams5996
    @mochawilliams5996 2 роки тому +1

    Taemin's Japanese albums are amazing 👏

  • @Nana4ka
    @Nana4ka 2 роки тому +8

    Sir Austin, please, make a reaction on SEXUALITY, HOLY WATER, MARS, SLAVE - live performance in Japan..they are mind-blowing !!!

  • @Freckles929
    @Freckles929 2 роки тому +1

    I adore Taemin’s Japanese music. Under My Skin is absolutely gorgeous (someone linked a live performance already, but even without subtitles, this one made me cry simply bc of how good his voice sounds ua-cam.com/video/gVIc51UF2_M/v-deo.html) and I LOVE Door, Holy Water, and Better Man.
    His MAMAs performance of Door (with cameo by Kai in the audience ua-cam.com/video/07VOaK9Wd8E/v-deo.html) is absolutely iconic.

  • @SJ-ry3sp
    @SJ-ry3sp 2 роки тому +2

    Loved yours reaction:) please react to Taemin’s “just me and you” mv. It’s so underrated!

  • @tidus_1135
    @tidus_1135 2 роки тому +1

    I like how different the Japanese MVs and songs are. You’ve been so consistent with Taemin reactions. It certainly helps to fill in the gap that Taemin has
    left while he’s away. Before we know it, Taemin will be discharged and it’ll be like he never left. Thanks for your videos.

  • @fernandoluisakathleenea.908
    @fernandoluisakathleenea.908 2 роки тому +6

    I recommend Sexuality live in Nippon Budokan, that performance was FIRE. He was oozing with hotness there hahahahaha. Please check that out. :)

  • @PekkaPuhakka
    @PekkaPuhakka Рік тому

    Thanks for reacting - each one of his Japanese songs are amazing audiovisual masterpieces.

  • @moxiesoxie9374
    @moxiesoxie9374 2 роки тому +1

    Flame of love is just perfection. I always enjoy watching people discover his Japanese releases. It amazes me how flexible idols are with language and the ability to memorize an entire song in a completely foreign language. I’m over here like 5 years into studying Korean tripping over ㄹ routinely

  • @sarjie5971
    @sarjie5971 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you!!! Excited for you to check out some live performances like Sexuality from Budokan, Danger live from SHINee I'm Your Boy concert, Famous live performance version and something ballad like I'm Crying (eng sub) from Budokan

  • @thespianoge
    @thespianoge 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you SO MUCH for tracing to his Japanese MVs. I know they’re a crapshoot so many reactors stay away. Sorry for the novel but here we go:
    Taemin has been my ULT/God ever since I got into Kpop (only last year unfortunately) and obviously I’ve devoured every single crumb of content of his on the Internet. And I’ve come to the conclusion that most of my favorite songs are Japanese releases. I’m (progressional costume technician) theatre trash and so I love all things dramatic and a lot of his Japanese work just ratchets up his already dramatic discography. I’ve read that’s why he tends to be popular in Japan, because of his extra theatrical drama and heightened emotions. (Don’t fact check me on that though…)
    I’ll admit that Sayonara Hitori was a “grower” for me but it’s now in my top 10 or maybe 5. It’s notable that the choreography for that song was by Koharu Sugawara, the same woman who did Move (and danced beside him in the duo scenes.) She also choreographed Flame of Love, Criminal, and SHINee’s “Good Evening.” They both won an award for their performance of Syonara Hitori on the dance competition show Hit the Stage. And it’s one that you truly have to see in a live performance to completely get its glory without all the beautiful CGI.
    Under my Skin is one that I initially skipped because I’m not usually into ballads but when I read the lyrics everything changed. I identified with them so much, and the amazing swelling of the strings near the end just punch me in the gut every time.
    For me, Flame of Love is just Syonara Hitori 2.0 and I’m not exactly sure why. It doesn’t quite hit me the same. My interpretation is that he was driving the car during an accident and she died and he can’t forgive himself for it.
    And yes, Famous is definitely his most “Korean” sounding song and they eventually made a Korean version. And the choreography is iconic! That hand wiggle tho!
    My favorite b-side Japanese songs include: Eclipse, Holy Water, Do It Baby, Door (you HAVE to see a live performance! It’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen! ua-cam.com/video/OE1Y_JtVccA/v-deo.html) and Tiger.
    For a few truly delightful songs, there’s Mars and What’s This Feeling. There are a few Japanese concerts available in their entirety on UA-cam and it’s one of those times when you can see him instantly “switch” and then jump around and have so much fun with his dancers. It’s just adorable.
    Someone downthread did the Lord’s work and already listed all the times that Taemin wrecked his car but also in the SHINee universe:
    Minho: Heartbreak
    SHINee: Tell Me What To Do
    Get the Treasure (an amazing Japanese MV and I believe the last one they shot with Jonghyun.)
    And for good measure Taemin:
    Advice
    Press your number
    Flame of love
    Famous
    Once again, thank you SO MUCH for reacting to these MVs. Whenever someone does, it gives me some extra excitement because they’re unearthing some new precious gems! (Also if you’ve never heard Soldier or Heaven they’re necessary!)

  • @biancap4774
    @biancap4774 2 роки тому +2

    i LOVE taemin's japanese discography omg for me is the best aside of exo and red velvet

  • @Hope-wd7wx
    @Hope-wd7wx 2 роки тому

    Dear Austin, thank you for this beautiful gift of Taemin today. You've made my day, week, month 💜 I wasn't thinking of the expense of Sayonara Hitori mv (there's a bts as well). [Hit'-o-ree) as in the English short "i" like the word "hit."] In Flame of Love, I think Taemin survived the car accident at first and gave up his life, either for her or to be with her in the next. Shawols, please clarify. Under My Skin is always in my Top 2 or 3 of Taemin's art. I do love the Japanese videos, and for SHINee too. Taemin is such a good actor. (Maybe SM will create a film section to feature movies or fuller length mvs with Taemin.) I also love that Taemin openly critiques media, fame, and celebrity in Famous (it's killing him, his spirit), and all that plus a critique of the industry in Pretty Boy. I know about cars, right? (They trusted him again in Advice, haha!) I remember when I first started watching Taemin, he was either dancing on a car or a piano or had guns around. Everything is infused with symbolism. Again, arigato for your channel, Austin 💜

  • @milindawilson9175
    @milindawilson9175 2 роки тому +2

    Although Taemin's "Famous" doesn't sound like it on the surface, if you read the English translation of the lyrics, you see it's actually kind of a sad song. Taemin isn't being cocky, he's being sarcastic and maybe a little facetious. The song is about how he has sort of lost his true self and no longer knows who he really is after becoming so famous. He talks about how living in the public eye all the time, he feels like he is always being watched and he can no longer live a normal life, etc. I interpret the ticking movements, for example, to be a representation of the fear and anxiety he feels with the fact that he always has to keep up a public image and the pressure he feels to be perfect.
    I think we see him bleeding because it's showing how he is literally putting everything he has into his career, but he feels, metaphorically, like people aren't satisfied unless they see him shed blood, sweat and tears. He feels like he can never live up to the public's expectations of him and that no matter what he does, there is always someone looking to tear him down, etc.
    Taemin isn't the one bringing the drama, he's talking about the drama being created by others and outside forces that cause drama in his life. (Drama isn't a good thing.)
    I see the crash test dummies representing several different things. First, he is no longer just going to sit around like a dummy allowing outside forces to use him as their test dummy to see how far they can push him, etc. I also see it as, he is going to stop allowing those brainless dummies to have a role in his life. In other words, Taemin won't allow those dummies -- i.e. those nameless, faceless people and things that are creating the drama -- to continue to exist in his life and he is setting them on fire to get rid of them and end the drama.
    All of Taemin's songs have similar themes, he uses his solo work to present a message about his life or society in general. Taemin is really smart, and he is very introspective. When he was younger he often struggled to break out of his shell and really express himself. So as a solo artist he uses his songs, MVs and performances to tell his story and to give a voice to the things he feels are important or something he wants people to understand about him or life in general. That is why Taemin's songs/MVs are often about the duality of a person and how he has struggled most of his life to come to terms with how people think of him vs. the way he sees himself, etc. You often see him tied up because it represents how he is always struggling to break free from something.
    And as a Catholic, he is also very devoted to his faith, so most of his MVs also have a biblical undertone to them that reference stories or lessons from the Bible.
    I see the message in "Famous" as being connected to the themes within his recent Korean album Never Gonna Dance Again, where he talks about being in love with his career, but that doesn't come without sacrifices, such as having to endure the pain of keeping up a public image and the constant pressure he is under as an Idol who is always being scrutinized by the public, etc.
    It actually shouldn't be all that surprising that Taemin also scatts/raps in "Famous". Because SM originally wanted to make SHINee a hip-hop group, all the members of SHINee were trained in rap. Hip-hop was the style of music that was really popular in 2008 when they debuted. That is why the members of SHINee are so multi-talented, their rappers are amazing singers and their singers can rap. During most the members' live solo performances, when the featured rapper is unable to perform with them, they will perform the whole song themselves.
    You really need to check out Taemin's dance practice video for "Famous," you will be even more blown away by his dancing once you see the whole thing in full. This is one of Taemin's more impressive dance practice videos.

  • @dunyazad
    @dunyazad 2 роки тому +1

    You have to check out "Holy water" as well it's a B -side from under my skin and IS A BOP

  • @Nova-dj5qt
    @Nova-dj5qt 2 роки тому +1

    His Japanese songs thou..no joke .beautifully done..

  • @helenas7948
    @helenas7948 2 роки тому +11

    It's a pity they don't add English subtitles to his Japanese MVs, because they are very good and meaningful. Especially Under My Skin and Famous.

  • @Sirah1981
    @Sirah1981 2 роки тому

    Taemin's "magic hands" wreck cars. Really this video is just liquid gold, honestly Taemin's self-titled Japanese album is one of my favourites and probably my most listened to. Sayonara Hitori/Goodbye is my favourite song by him. Taemin is just pure art, and he really unleashes it in the Japanese songs. Plus he made me a Koharu fan, I friend-ship those two so hard.

  • @mariammatchavariani1654
    @mariammatchavariani1654 2 роки тому

    sayonara hitori is such a beautiful song!

  • @Betakitten87
    @Betakitten87 2 роки тому +1

    Japanese Taemin just hits different! They LOVE him over there so he gets a lot of budget 😂
    Also I miss the baby cheese now 😭

  • @keira9737
    @keira9737 2 роки тому +1

    Quite a bit of his Japanese b-sides are my favorite, it’s so good especially the lives. You should check out lives from his concerts Slave, door, mars , holy water, better man, I’m crying

  • @jiwonterry
    @jiwonterry Рік тому

    I loveeeee watching your video. Haha I feel like I am watching my favorite artist with my friend haha so nice.

  • @dipauli8684
    @dipauli8684 2 роки тому

    Yeeess, thank youuu ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @91vampy
    @91vampy 2 роки тому +3

    Under my skin gives me goose-bumps every time I hear it... There´s a live performance of that song where he gets quite emotional (after jjongs passing)
    ua-cam.com/video/3vR7hg1zLS0/v-deo.html

  • @strawberrynin
    @strawberrynin 2 роки тому

    Yesss you're on his Japanese tracks.... finally. Watching later~ PS, I love Famous' b-sides. Do check them pls

  • @eleonorestuart4089
    @eleonorestuart4089 2 роки тому

    Taemin..my ult, ult!

  • @lari5891
    @lari5891 2 роки тому +2

    Black rose the stage, Shadow-guess who-sexuality live at the second concert.

  • @Tsuki_no_Megami
    @Tsuki_no_Megami 2 роки тому +2

    "I love him but he's not getting in my car, my insurance wouldn't cover that" I AM DEAD LMFAO!!!!!! I didn't even notice the theme of messed up cars but there was one in 'Press Your Number' as well lol.

    • @susanluv9504
      @susanluv9504 2 роки тому +1

      in "Advice" also 😂

    • @Tsuki_no_Megami
      @Tsuki_no_Megami 2 роки тому +1

      @@susanluv9504 He mentioned 'Advice' already but I can't believe I never noticed how many of his MV's had messed up cars before 🤣

  • @djshinee2706
    @djshinee2706 2 роки тому +2

    Plz react to VIXX Austin
    Taemin always the best oh my shawol heart miss him♥️

  • @Sonia-pu4sn
    @Sonia-pu4sn 2 роки тому

    Amazing! Waiting for your reaction to Taeyong Love theory, you are going to love it!

  • @a_maze_in_kwangya
    @a_maze_in_kwangya 2 роки тому +1

    Under My Skin is my favorite Taemin song of all times. His Japanese releases are just superior!

  • @luannastuder9428
    @luannastuder9428 Рік тому +1

    His dance practices are cool too. Sexuality is really cool song.

  • @Modeoheims
    @Modeoheims 2 роки тому

    You should check out Taemin’s Eclipse! Maybe my favorite song by him.

  • @starwcaty
    @starwcaty 2 роки тому

    HELL YESSSSS

  • @El.22
    @El.22 2 роки тому

    i would highly recommend famous dance practice too👀

  • @lisaminshew1488
    @lisaminshew1488 10 місяців тому

    Under My Skin is fantastic!

  • @kaniyang85
    @kaniyang85 2 роки тому

    JPop group I recommend is JO1. Their songs I think you might enjoy are: Infinity, Shine A Light, Born To Be Wild. They were formed through Produce 101 Japan, and is a permanent group. UA-camrs can use JO1's MVs to react to without getting their video banned.

  • @leoniferonnika
    @leoniferonnika 2 роки тому

    For me, it's because his japanese pronounciation is so gorgeous and pleasing.. I'm familiar with japanese language eventhough I can't speak it myself. But let me tell you, SHINee japanese songs and sounds are different level (or should I say, next level.. haha)
    They're pretty fluent with it because they do a lot of work and promotion in Japan. But especially Taemin, like I said in the first sentence, his way of speaking japanese language is so mesmerizing.
    You should react more to SHINee and Taemin discography. Try Door from Taemin and then you should watch the live performance of it. I would love to see your reaction..

  • @sashi-mi
    @sashi-mi 2 роки тому +1

    Honestly, Goodbye (Sayonara Hitori) and Flame of Love are my least favorite among SHINee member music videos. I love the choreography version of Flame of Love, as well as the live performance of Goodbye he does with the Koharu Sugawara (who choreographed both songs). I think the dances really shine more than the storytelling of the music videos, despite how cinematic they are.

  • @everlastinglove28
    @everlastinglove28 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for all SHINee content for reaction my heart is full. Please also react to their plagiarism album (we Shawol call their solo album plagiarism don't get us wrong 😂) ACE, BASE , FACE, VOICE , DICE , Heartbreak . They are fabulous and awesome 💎💎💎💎💎❤️

  • @taemint6v663
    @taemint6v663 2 роки тому +2

    I will recommed SEXUALITY Live in Nippon Budokan. That performance was EPIC. 🤗🤗

  • @JM-cy3bu
    @JM-cy3bu 2 роки тому

    React to Taemin "famous" dance practice😍😍😍

  • @eleonorestuart4089
    @eleonorestuart4089 2 роки тому

    Check out Black Rose live by Taemin..I think you’ll like it!