You both are right they are not only showing that they are vampires but with this song they also question whether their debut was given to them or if they took the opportunity themselves and now they want to prove that they are worthy for it As vampires they also want to show that not only are they getting something (new superpowers) but something was also taken from them (their humanity) So given-taken can be referred for their vampire life but also for them as idols which shows how fitting the name of the song is!
We really like the double meaning they've injected into their storyline and lyrics. Really, it's like getting two stories in one. Thank you for your comment! ❤️
The voice that you like 2:42 it’s Jungwon (the leader of ENHYPEN) he has a really unique voice and his vocal skills are amazing. 12:30 it was also him.
They have this combined theme that while singing about being a vampire and their experiences as one, they also refer to being an idol and their journey and their obstacles and also the issues with the industry and how controlling and toxic it is as they've debuted through a survival show while trying to reach their dreams. Their songs and MVs are always so deep and have more than one meaning. So like... Their previous life (as ordinary and not famous people) was taken away from them but now they're given eternity, fame, and other things.
The horror concept is clear as soon as the MV shows Enhypen together. This opening take is paired with the light chimes of the song’s beginning as the members are shown in Victorian-era clothing, frozen in the middle of the living room of a creepy old house. Although nothing is confirmed, the MV hints that they may be in a home for “gifted” children or the like considering the supernatural powers later revealed. There are bathroom walls that bleed in the first shot of Sunghoon, a trope that appears in other horror movies. In “Given-Taken,” “FATE” is spelled out as the figure skater-turned-idol sits on the edge of a metal bathtub. Youngest Ni-ki sings “red blood” during the bridge alongside center Heeseung; yet, the maknae’s loose intonation and the autotune used obscures the two words. If one is unaware that it is “red blood” he sings, the words arguably sound like “redrum,” which references The Shining. Sunoo, who is known for his cute and energetic nature, demonstrates his ability to also pull off dark concepts. His set is a dark and almost abandoned nursery, and he is often seen clutching a teddy bear, adding to the unsettling feeling. There are old video reels of the seven laughing and playing together throughout the MV accompanied by children singing in the background. While these are evidence of innocence, the sequences are often disquieting because of how out of place these moments are. There are other horrors that lurk under the surface. The clearest imagery is that surrounding the vampire narrative. However, even those touches are subtle enough to not ourightly answer any questions viewers probably have. Some of the lyrics in “Given-Taken” help build the larger narrative of the MV with the lines “my red eyes” and “my white fangs” in the chorus. The two vampires are Sunoo - the original one - and leader Jungwon, the main focus of the MV, as he was bitten by Sunoo. Sunghoon might be a vampire, but his hand erupts into flames when he is still in the room with the bathtub, not when he is exposed to the sun. Ni-ki can levitate, while Heeseung and Jake’s abilities are unclear. The former shoves a pill into his mouth that appears to make him choke, but it is uncertain how this moment fits into the wider narrative. Since there are quick cuts of old photos edged with electric colors after he takes this pill, his affliction may be related to memories. __________________ Jake is usually shown writhing in agony on the empty dining room tables. Jay, meanwhile, is the only member who rarely has any solo shots. The first time viewers see him in the MV, he faces Jake to lead into Sunghoon’s set with the bathtub. Jay has no clear backstory nor a satisfactory amount of screen time, which is a critical downside of “Given-Taken.” On the other hand, the central narrative follows Jungwon. The first supernatural clue comes with Jungwon’s bloody nose at the opening, indicating an intense use of psychic powers. The story does not return to this modern world setting until the middle of the MV when it circles back to him after he has wiped his nose. Thus, the few minutes in between the two shots may be a venture into his memory of becoming a vampire. Somehow, although it is not entirely clear, the half-destroyed towering structure he stands in front of in the desert has a significant part in this story. It is known, however, that in the past when the seven lived in the Victorian mansion, Sunoo bit Jungwon as the young leader dozed off in the nursery, causing the latter to turn into a vampire. Closer to the three-minute mark, there is a quick shot of Sunoo’s profile when he throws his head back screaming, and the slight shadow of the incisor is just barely noticeable in his silhouette. Besides the definite final shot of the MV, it is further solidified that Jungwon is a vampire through more subtle hints, such as when smoke appears around him in the desert and when his body starts disintegrating under the sun. The cooler blue tinted sequences indicate the moments surrounding Jungwon becoming a vampire when he lived in the mansion. Spectators are in his past but experiencing those memories as if they were his present. Meanwhile, the more vintage aesthetics are reserved for warm recollections of the past when the seven are all together. There are little signs of internal or external struggle as they laugh in the living room and gather around a table in the eating area. A mixture of cool and warm exist in the contemporary day desert scenes, bridging their earlier moments of friendship and the colder palette marking unsettling transformations. This idea of connection but simultaneous separation is clear in a few sequences. Jungwon is physically separated from the other six in the Victorian set when his hand suddenly appears on the cloudy window. He peers into the living room, watching the rest of Enhypen carry on with their everyday lives. A similar example of isolation occurs at the conclusion of the MV as Jungwon reveals his incisor through a smirk. The sequence begins with a long shot of the living room filled with the members of Enhypen, not unlike the one that opens the narrative. Amidst the background music of children singing and the warm aesthetic, the camera cuts to a medium shot of Jungwon sitting on a chair and holding his knees close to his chest. The rest are eliminated from the frame, isolating Jungwon in this concrete revelation of his transformation into a vampire, although he technically is still surrounded by the others. Sunoo was the first to be isolated in the group. After the first shot of the seven of them at the beginning of the MV, the other six disappear and Sunoo is left sitting in the living room, alone. Heeseung also experiences the duality of being separated while together. He kneels on the white tablecloth surrounded by his teammates. However, they all stare blankly ahead, frozen in their seats at the table. There is no connection, no recognition even towards the person sitting right in front of them. Jay and Jake’s scene at the beginning of the MV features a similar blankness. They stand face-to-face; yet, they make no indication that they know nor that they want to interact directly with one another. Tension between togetherness and solitude is palatable. The other pieces of evidence of transitions, such as Jungwon emerging as a vampire and Ni-ki fighting to free himself from his chains, were much more subtle in comparison. The tower clearly is the site for explicit transformation but all of the information about it is murky at best.
omg I appreciate you saying you would've figured out they were vampires even if someone hadn't told you because you would not believe the number of reactors who have said after Jungwon showed his fangs and despite the farking bats flying into the screen, reactors have said "Wait, I don't get it" or "What does this mean?" is mind blowing to the point where I had to stop watching Given-Taken reactions lol It's definitely spelled out even before the fangs. What do they think Sunoo was going to do to Jungwon's neck? Bite it for shits n giggles? Stare at it with his mouth open? Sorry, I was triggered lmao
This made us laugh so hard 🤣 thank you for giving our Given-Taken a chance!! Glad we got the vampire hints.. we’ve been watching reactors for a long time so we understand the frustration!
@@NewChapterReactions lmao It was wild. I am so triggered now. On a side note, it just occurred to me that after I watched your reaction to Future Perfect, I watched your Given-Taken reaction without hesitation and I had legit banned myself from watching anymore reactions to that video because I was being farking sent to the edge of a small hill. After watching your FP reaction, I think my mind subconsciously was like "It'll be alright... you're in a safe place" 😂
Yay! Thank you for your reaction to ENHYPEN! If you want to know them more, you can watch their guide ruclips.net/video/tktcXwDBZRY/видео.html I think it’s the best and one of the newest guide of them as they are really improved so much! They are really so talented guys! By the way, they don't have any official positions except for leader Jungwon, who appears at the beginning of the video, which means that each of them develops and can fill all the positions at the same time, so it’s like 7 aces, isn't it cool? Hope to see further reactions to them! 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for watching and supporting! We will definitely be continuing our ENHYPEN journey! And thank you for the guide link, we’d love to learn more about them ❤️😊
best debut for me that year....man super rookies they were now enha are seasoned performers I love how their storyline ties in with their mv, music and webtoon :))) really expansive world of Dark Moon
Calling it an expansive world is such a perfect way to put it!! We’ve barely even scratched the surface and there’s already so much to decipher. Can’t wait to keep diving into more 😊
been quite awhile, but yes! you're pretty spot on with the theories hehe. aside from telling their vampire storyline, given-taken is about them working for their debut and how theyre reflecting on whether their success was given thru the opportunities presented around them OR will they be taking it for themselves :)
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You both are right they are not only showing that they are vampires but with this song they also question whether their debut was given to them or if they took the opportunity themselves and now they want to prove that they are worthy for it
As vampires they also want to show that not only are they getting something (new superpowers) but something was also taken from them (their humanity)
So given-taken can be referred for their vampire life but also for them as idols which shows how fitting the name of the song is!
We really like the double meaning they've injected into their storyline and lyrics. Really, it's like getting two stories in one. Thank you for your comment! ❤️
the one who keeps making contact with the camera is the leader Jungwon🙂
Yay thank you for answering me about who that was!! :)
The voice that you like 2:42 it’s Jungwon (the leader of ENHYPEN) he has a really unique voice and his vocal skills are amazing. 12:30 it was also him.
They have this combined theme that while singing about being a vampire and their experiences as one, they also refer to being an idol and their journey and their obstacles and also the issues with the industry and how controlling and toxic it is as they've debuted through a survival show while trying to reach their dreams.
Their songs and MVs are always so deep and have more than one meaning.
So like... Their previous life (as ordinary and not famous people) was taken away from them but now they're given eternity, fame, and other things.
The horror concept is clear as soon as the MV shows Enhypen together. This opening take is paired with the light chimes of the song’s beginning as the members are shown in Victorian-era clothing, frozen in the middle of the living room of a creepy old house. Although nothing is confirmed, the MV hints that they may be in a home for “gifted” children or the like considering the supernatural powers later revealed.
There are bathroom walls that bleed in the first shot of Sunghoon, a trope that appears in other horror movies. In “Given-Taken,” “FATE” is spelled out as the figure skater-turned-idol sits on the edge of a metal bathtub. Youngest Ni-ki sings “red blood” during the bridge alongside center Heeseung; yet, the maknae’s loose intonation and the autotune used obscures the two words. If one is unaware that it is “red blood” he sings, the words arguably sound like “redrum,” which references The Shining.
Sunoo, who is known for his cute and energetic nature, demonstrates his ability to also pull off dark concepts. His set is a dark and almost abandoned nursery, and he is often seen clutching a teddy bear, adding to the unsettling feeling. There are old video reels of the seven laughing and playing together throughout the MV accompanied by children singing in the background. While these are evidence of innocence, the sequences are often disquieting because of how out of place these moments are. There are other horrors that lurk under the surface.
The clearest imagery is that surrounding the vampire narrative. However, even those touches are subtle enough to not ourightly answer any questions viewers probably have. Some of the lyrics in “Given-Taken” help build the larger narrative of the MV with the lines “my red eyes” and “my white fangs” in the chorus.
The two vampires are Sunoo - the original one - and leader Jungwon, the main focus of the MV, as he was bitten by Sunoo. Sunghoon might be a vampire, but his hand erupts into flames when he is still in the room with the bathtub, not when he is exposed to the sun. Ni-ki can levitate, while Heeseung and Jake’s abilities are unclear. The former shoves a pill into his mouth that appears to make him choke, but it is uncertain how this moment fits into the wider narrative. Since there are quick cuts of old photos edged with electric colors after he takes this pill, his affliction may be related to memories.
__________________
Jake is usually shown writhing in agony on the empty dining room tables. Jay, meanwhile, is the only member who rarely has any solo shots. The first time viewers see him in the MV, he faces Jake to lead into Sunghoon’s set with the bathtub. Jay has no clear backstory nor a satisfactory amount of screen time, which is a critical downside of “Given-Taken.”
On the other hand, the central narrative follows Jungwon. The first supernatural clue comes with Jungwon’s bloody nose at the opening, indicating an intense use of psychic powers. The story does not return to this modern world setting until the middle of the MV when it circles back to him after he has wiped his nose. Thus, the few minutes in between the two shots may be a venture into his memory of becoming a vampire. Somehow, although it is not entirely clear, the half-destroyed towering structure he stands in front of in the desert has a significant part in this story.
It is known, however, that in the past when the seven lived in the Victorian mansion, Sunoo bit Jungwon as the young leader dozed off in the nursery, causing the latter to turn into a vampire. Closer to the three-minute mark, there is a quick shot of Sunoo’s profile when he throws his head back screaming, and the slight shadow of the incisor is just barely noticeable in his silhouette. Besides the definite final shot of the MV, it is further solidified that Jungwon is a vampire through more subtle hints, such as when smoke appears around him in the desert and when his body starts disintegrating under the sun.
The cooler blue tinted sequences indicate the moments surrounding Jungwon becoming a vampire when he lived in the mansion. Spectators are in his past but experiencing those memories as if they were his present. Meanwhile, the more vintage aesthetics are reserved for warm recollections of the past when the seven are all together. There are little signs of internal or external struggle as they laugh in the living room and gather around a table in the eating area. A mixture of cool and warm exist in the contemporary day desert scenes, bridging their earlier moments of friendship and the colder palette marking unsettling transformations.
This idea of connection but simultaneous separation is clear in a few sequences. Jungwon is physically separated from the other six in the Victorian set when his hand suddenly appears on the cloudy window. He peers into the living room, watching the rest of Enhypen carry on with their everyday lives. A similar example of isolation occurs at the conclusion of the MV as Jungwon reveals his incisor through a smirk.
The sequence begins with a long shot of the living room filled with the members of Enhypen, not unlike the one that opens the narrative. Amidst the background music of children singing and the warm aesthetic, the camera cuts to a medium shot of Jungwon sitting on a chair and holding his knees close to his chest. The rest are eliminated from the frame, isolating Jungwon in this concrete revelation of his transformation into a vampire, although he technically is still surrounded by the others.
Sunoo was the first to be isolated in the group. After the first shot of the seven of them at the beginning of the MV, the other six disappear and Sunoo is left sitting in the living room, alone. Heeseung also experiences the duality of being separated while together. He kneels on the white tablecloth surrounded by his teammates. However, they all stare blankly ahead, frozen in their seats at the table. There is no connection, no recognition even towards the person sitting right in front of them.
Jay and Jake’s scene at the beginning of the MV features a similar blankness. They stand face-to-face; yet, they make no indication that they know nor that they want to interact directly with one another. Tension between togetherness and solitude is palatable.
The other pieces of evidence of transitions, such as Jungwon emerging as a vampire and Ni-ki fighting to free himself from his chains, were much more subtle in comparison. The tower clearly is the site for explicit transformation but all of the information about it is murky at best.
2:51 im rewatching your reactions to them and i forgot just how young Ni-Ki was here. He looks like a baby
I will never get over this song/MV… best debut Ever!!! 🧛🏻🫰🏻
omg I appreciate you saying you would've figured out they were vampires even if someone hadn't told you because you would not believe the number of reactors who have said after Jungwon showed his fangs and despite the farking bats flying into the screen, reactors have said "Wait, I don't get it" or "What does this mean?" is mind blowing to the point where I had to stop watching Given-Taken reactions lol It's definitely spelled out even before the fangs. What do they think Sunoo was going to do to Jungwon's neck? Bite it for shits n giggles? Stare at it with his mouth open? Sorry, I was triggered lmao
This made us laugh so hard 🤣 thank you for giving our Given-Taken a chance!! Glad we got the vampire hints.. we’ve been watching reactors for a long time so we understand the frustration!
@@NewChapterReactions lmao It was wild. I am so triggered now. On a side note, it just occurred to me that after I watched your reaction to Future Perfect, I watched your Given-Taken reaction without hesitation and I had legit banned myself from watching anymore reactions to that video because I was being farking sent to the edge of a small hill. After watching your FP reaction, I think my mind subconsciously was like "It'll be alright... you're in a safe place" 😂
@@LesEXO2012 🤣Omg.. well I'm glad we didn't traumatize you even further!
@@NewChapterReactions 😂😂😂
Yay! Thank you for your reaction to ENHYPEN! If you want to know them more, you can watch their guide ruclips.net/video/tktcXwDBZRY/видео.html I think it’s the best and one of the newest guide of them as they are really improved so much! They are really so talented guys! By the way, they don't have any official positions except for leader Jungwon, who appears at the beginning of the video, which means that each of them develops and can fill all the positions at the same time, so it’s like 7 aces, isn't it cool? Hope to see further reactions to them! 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for watching and supporting! We will definitely be continuing our ENHYPEN journey! And thank you for the guide link, we’d love to learn more about them ❤️😊
JUNGWONNNNN!!!!🥰
best debut for me that year....man super rookies they were now enha are seasoned performers
I love how their storyline ties in with their mv, music and webtoon :))) really expansive world of Dark Moon
Calling it an expansive world is such a perfect way to put it!! We’ve barely even scratched the surface and there’s already so much to decipher. Can’t wait to keep diving into more 😊
been quite awhile, but yes! you're pretty spot on with the theories hehe. aside from telling their vampire storyline, given-taken is about them working for their debut and how theyre reflecting on whether their success was given thru the opportunities presented around them OR will they be taking it for themselves :)
Please New Chapter Reactions reaction MV Hi-L - Hi-Way. They just comeback 6 days ago and this is their second comeback
Thank you for the suggestion, we will absolutely look into them!