JB is reading the book "Veronika Decides to Die " by Paulo Coelho. The novel tells the story of the 24 year-old suicidal Slovenian Veronika who seems to be having the perfect life from everyone's point of view. She decided to kill herself through overdosing sleeping pills, and later wakes up at a mental hospital learning that she has only a few days to live due to the overdosing. Realizing that she has nothing to lose now, she deems the imminent death as a new-found freedom and allows herself to experience love and hatred, and the growing appreciation for life. "Veronika Decides to die" consists of the protagonist's movement between the boundary of life and death; while the well-known novel,"Catcher in the Rye", consists of popular adolescent themes of identity, loss, and innocence. The appearance of two books in the MV, in my opinion, is a brilliant way to reflect the uneasiness of the two adolescent characters (Jinyoung and JB), and their frustration of wanting to find answers by "getting out", through the endless drive. This a perfect way to link to the feeling the typical youth can identify with : "how do I approach my future,while being tied to my presence? "
I agree with Danny and David on how surprisingly well made and "un-JYP" this dual's album is. and I get David's point on how DKDKTV has the advantage of understanding Korean language/culture while having the world view/knowledge, which is another reason that make you two great reactors. I love how raw your content is. and the disagreements you two have. Keep up with the good work and stay opinionated. :) xo
You know if BIGBANG/GD or BTS released this song it would have hit PAK. I guess Korean people didn't try to give JJ project a chance and listen, cause this was the most beautiful melody I heard in all of 2017 despite a lot of top group releases and deserves to top the charts and moreover this is the classic definition of the most Korean public friendly song . The place is Hokkaido in Japan.
I won't exactly call this Indie, but even if I did ,if other top tier groups released this as indie it still would have topped the charts, and all these top groups have released such style songs with a rap part and got amazing results. Only once in a while the majority Koreans (not all) listen to something made by someone not famous and make the song a hit , but most of the time the majority stick to most popular groups and stay loyal despite whatever kind of music they bring in, its the benefit of having reached and become the most popular kpop group. Since Hyukoh came from Highgrind which is a sub- label of YG under Epik high's Tablo, they definitely had better advantage compared to the infinite number of struggling indie groups with amazing music.
Simran Gilani i believe i read somewhere that korean indie is actually popular to a wider range of korean population (that's why IU, AKMU, and Urban Zakapa are popular there because their songs match the majority of people's taste). It's just that indie artists don't have extremely loyal fans that will stream their songs day and night for them to top the charts (majority of teenagers who are the most likely to do that of course like idol groups) and they don't have a lot of money for marketing. When you see interviews of random koreans a lot of them actually say they don't listen to kpop. Kind of like trot, a very popular genre there but international fans aren't aware of that.
I completely agree like I was so frustrated seeing this song not chart because not only are lyrics so meaningful but the melody is also great. Korean listeners need to veer from their overly pop preference they are seriously missing out
I actually agree with David. I like that you guys have both Korean and American backgrounds and that helps you to understand the song a little more in depth. I felt you guys will be the best at reacting to this MV! Especially when this song (and the whole album) they focused most of their efforts on the lyrics (It may surprise you how GOT7 has grown in their music talent since JJP actually worked on all the songs - either lyrics or song writing or both. All the songs are from their own experiences and stories). Love the fact that you guys noticed the lyrics and connect that to the books. Thank you for reacting to this! TBH I have seen a lot of the other reactions to this but only you guys talked about both the lyrics and the books so don't worry that IS you guys' strength! They may appreciate the music but not to the level you guys were able to understand the truth meaning to the song. Actually a lot of them didn't even mention the books after the ending 20 secs, they just asked what are they doing? lol Don't forget to check out their album "Verse#2". If you liked this song you will definitely love the rest of the album. The boys are very proud of the entire album as they worked very hard on writing the songs and all of them sounded completed. Whether it be their comeback concept, lyrics and even the stage performance/dance. It's all connected. Thank you again! One funny thing tho is that I am a huge fan of GOT7 and I am almost 30 years old lol I know a lot of the fans are also the "older" folks because of how humble and real their personalities are. They are so likable as human beings :) I personally think that their album songs are usually much better than a lot of their titles. And usually they write those songs too so pay attention to the album more next time! :D
It makes sense if you see this song has similar vibe with DAY6 song because the composer of this song, Collapsedone also composed some of DAY6 songs such as Hi Hello, I Smile, etc. Thank you so much for reacting and liking JJ Project song :) I hope you guys also check out another track from Verse 2 & please react to DAY6 latest song, What Can I Do.
its about their journey between JJP to Got7 and about books....they both read lot of books Jinyoung started reading books by the influence of and they often exchange books and solve puzzles together in real life also
The lyrics, for all the songs in Verse 2, is one of the aspects they pay the most attention. Written from their experience and thoughts, they want to make songs that people can relate to and encourage them, and after seeing you guys' reaction I can't be more proud of JJ Project. They really got their message across. I totally agree, this song feels complete. I feel "full" everytime I listen to it. And hearing you guys compliment their vocals and music make me smile so wide. As a fan, I'm the happiest when other people see and recognize their talents. I recommend checking out the whole album too (they took part in writing/composing every song) Every track is seriously so good and meaningful. and if you have time, check out their performance! The choreo makes it even better imo.
I'm so happy that you guys are giving credit to this song. Btw Youngjae from GOT7 also has really sweet vocal. Check out him on masked singer sometime if you guys can. You'll be amazed!
Omg! Yes I wanted you to make a video on this! This album by JJProject sounds so good! You should try all the tracks. Fan or not. They've also written and composed most of it themselves. JJP have a lot of potential I think.
Oh my god!!! The other book is Veronica Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho. I know that cover so well because that book is one of my most favorite books. I read that without any expectations and ended up finishing it in one sitting. I don't know those two singers but that book, I know that book very well. Great content you got here. ;)
This is one of my favourite songs of all time. The lyrics impressed me so so much and they're so relatable. I know I'm kind of late but you should check their whole album cause it's amazing.
David is cute 😂 Yes, you are Korean and understand the song without subtitles.. Thank you for explaining the lyrics. Btw the song is good, they're more than just pretty boys
it's so weird seeing them so different from back then, i really liked bounce when it came out and liked their beat and style but now they are trying to show more maturity and they also have a more chill and chick image now? i know it's been 5 years but listen to bounce it even had rock, it was a really cool motivational song that i think really fit them. I feel like there's enough of this type of ballad songs and their bounce was more unique sound in my opinion~
Yesss finally!! I've been waiting for this 😆 Edit: I agree with david! One of reason i subscribe to your channel is that you know the lyric right away then allow you to interpret the meaning and correlate it with the MV. And one more, maybe bcs you both are media students, you guys sometimes catch interesting stuffs in MV that i didn't catch whwn watch it. Keep it up guys 👍
I know this was almost a year ago but thank you for reacting to this music video. This album was full of all great music idk if you've taken a moment to listen to those, but if you haven't I hope you will get to because if you enjoyed this then you'd really love the other ones such as Don't Wanna Known, Icarus, Coming Home etc.
I've been waiting for this!!! Thank you!!! :)))) Bias aside since I'm such a huge fan of GOT7, the whole package of the song, the album tbh, is far better than their other releases. Plus knowing the two worked on all the songs in the album made it so much precious. Like you said, I didn't have that much of expectation here either but these two surprised everyone. Highly recommend you guys to listen to the whole album!! Charting or not, this is one of the best title track for this year, in my opinion. :)
It sounds like Day6 cos it's composed by lee woo min "collapsedone" who works with Day6 for the EveryDAY6 project, and the band instruments too makes it sound a lot like day6! Btw Danny was probably referring to some reactors who dont turn on the cc or focus a lot on their music/ faces only ps: Pls react to Day6 What Can I Do!
you guys should check out the full album (verse 2)! All the songs are really good and well produced.. they really went all out with this album.. I recommend "Don't wanna know" it's my favourite ;)
Btw I can't get enough watching your video reaction for only once :D so I watch it multiple times and I just notice that you guys notice how Jinyoung resemble Kim Soo Hyun mixed Taecyeon :D Wow~ I am so amazed because that's what exactly most of fans usually know. This is why I enjoy watching your reaction :) and you guys are one of a few youtube reactors I subscribe :D keep up the good work
this! is what I've been waiting for since jjp comeback!!! I already give it up to wait for you guys reaction since you already upload the reaction for SNSD which is a a video after jjp comeback idk bc I really like your reaction video actually and I comment this before I watch the vid btw lol
I think I will die waiting a B.A.P's One Shot, Bang Yongguk's Yamazaki and K.Will's Please Don't... reaction. I really like your reactions! I think I watch them all xd
if you like this song, check out their whole album Verse 2 too~~ both members have participated in writing lyrics, composing and producing the whole album! they said the point of those songs is in the lyrics so I bet you will enjoy those too 😊 enjoy!!
6:14 I don’t agree with the dude sitting at the right, because many fans actually didn’t pay attention at the books’ titles because its well known that JB really loves reading. Plus I saw many reactors to this mv and it was disappointment that they didn’t understand the concept. I know its 3 yrs too late, But thank you 🙏🏻 :)
![[PREDEBUT] JJ Project's JB and BTOB's Minhyuk (5th JYP Audition)](/img/1.gif)
JB is reading the book "Veronika Decides to Die " by Paulo Coelho. The novel tells the story of the 24 year-old suicidal Slovenian Veronika who seems to be having the perfect life from everyone's point of view. She decided to kill herself through overdosing sleeping pills, and later wakes up at a mental hospital learning that she has only a few days to live due to the overdosing. Realizing that she has nothing to lose now, she deems the imminent death as a new-found freedom and allows herself to experience love and hatred, and the growing appreciation for life.
"Veronika Decides to die" consists of the protagonist's movement between the boundary of life and death; while the well-known novel,"Catcher in the Rye", consists of popular adolescent themes of identity, loss, and innocence.
The appearance of two books in the MV, in my opinion, is a brilliant way to reflect the uneasiness of the two adolescent characters (Jinyoung and JB), and their frustration of wanting to find answers by "getting out", through the endless drive.
This a perfect way to link to the feeling the typical youth can identify with : "how do I approach my future,while being tied to my presence? "
I agree with Danny and David on how surprisingly well made and "un-JYP" this dual's album is.
and I get David's point on how DKDKTV has the advantage of understanding Korean language/culture while having the world view/knowledge, which is another reason that make you two great reactors.
I love how raw your content is. and the disagreements you two have.
Keep up with the good work and stay opinionated. :)
xo
Perfect!
You know if BIGBANG/GD or BTS released this song it would have hit PAK. I guess Korean people didn't try to give JJ project a chance and listen, cause this was the most beautiful melody I heard in all of 2017 despite a lot of top group releases and deserves to top the charts and moreover this is the classic definition of the most Korean public friendly song .
The place is Hokkaido in Japan.
funkystyle from what I see, Indie songs still aren't really popular in SK unless they sound extremely oriental like HYUKOH
I won't exactly call this Indie, but even if I did ,if other top tier groups released this as indie it still would have topped the charts, and all these top groups have released such style songs with a rap part and got amazing results. Only once in a while the majority Koreans (not all) listen to something made by someone not famous and make the song a hit , but most of the time the majority stick to most popular groups and stay loyal despite whatever kind of music they bring in, its the benefit of having reached and become the most popular kpop group.
Since Hyukoh came from Highgrind which is a sub- label of YG under Epik high's Tablo, they definitely had better advantage compared to the infinite number of struggling indie groups with amazing music.
Simran Gilani i believe i read somewhere that korean indie is actually popular to a wider range of korean population (that's why IU, AKMU, and Urban Zakapa are popular there because their songs match the majority of people's taste). It's just that indie artists don't have extremely loyal fans that will stream their songs day and night for them to top the charts (majority of teenagers who are the most likely to do that of course like idol groups) and they don't have a lot of money for marketing. When you see interviews of random koreans a lot of them actually say they don't listen to kpop. Kind of like trot, a very popular genre there but international fans aren't aware of that.
funkystyle I agree. Korean seems only listen to popular singers' songs
I completely agree like I was so frustrated seeing this song not chart because not only are lyrics so meaningful but the melody is also great. Korean listeners need to veer from their overly pop preference they are seriously missing out
i'm glad that more people are starting to appreciate JJ Project but Korea be treating them like some premium beds that they can sleep on
I actually agree with David. I like that you guys have both Korean and American backgrounds and that helps you to understand the song a little more in depth. I felt you guys will be the best at reacting to this MV! Especially when this song (and the whole album) they focused most of their efforts on the lyrics (It may surprise you how GOT7 has grown in their music talent since JJP actually worked on all the songs - either lyrics or song writing or both. All the songs are from their own experiences and stories). Love the fact that you guys noticed the lyrics and connect that to the books. Thank you for reacting to this!
TBH I have seen a lot of the other reactions to this but only you guys talked about both the lyrics and the books so don't worry that IS you guys' strength! They may appreciate the music but not to the level you guys were able to understand the truth meaning to the song. Actually a lot of them didn't even mention the books after the ending 20 secs, they just asked what are they doing? lol
Don't forget to check out their album "Verse#2". If you liked this song you will definitely love the rest of the album. The boys are very proud of the entire album as they worked very hard on writing the songs and all of them sounded completed. Whether it be their comeback concept, lyrics and even the stage performance/dance. It's all connected.
Thank you again!
One funny thing tho is that I am a huge fan of GOT7 and I am almost 30 years old lol I know a lot of the fans are also the "older" folks because of how humble and real their personalities are. They are so likable as human beings :) I personally think that their album songs are usually much better than a lot of their titles. And usually they write those songs too so pay attention to the album more next time! :D
Yall should hear the rest of their album its a solid 10 they did such a great job with it and the boys worked really hard 😊
It makes sense if you see this song has similar vibe with DAY6 song because the composer of this song, Collapsedone also composed some of DAY6 songs such as Hi Hello, I Smile, etc.
Thank you so much for reacting and liking JJ Project song :) I hope you guys also check out another track from Verse 2 & please react to DAY6 latest song, What Can I Do.
also the band instruments! correct me if im wrong, is this the first Got7/ JJP song with band instruments?
Renny F. Aini I'm crying cause of this song the lyrics is so good
This song is written by Jinyoung JB and JYP
i wish Melon (the people of Korea) would agree with you. the song is so nice. the rest of the album is great too
btw the other book in the video is Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho
yesss we stream so hard on melon but the ranking... jjp and got7 deserve so much better ...
yesss we stream so hard on melon but the ranking... jjp and got7 deserve so much better ...
its about their journey between JJP to Got7 and about books....they both read lot of books Jinyoung started reading books by the influence of and they often exchange books and solve puzzles together in real life also
The lyrics, for all the songs in Verse 2, is one of the aspects they pay the most attention. Written from their experience and thoughts, they want to make songs that people can relate to and encourage them, and after seeing you guys' reaction I can't be more proud of JJ Project. They really got their message across. I totally agree, this song feels complete. I feel "full" everytime I listen to it. And hearing you guys compliment their vocals and music make me smile so wide. As a fan, I'm the happiest when other people see and recognize their talents.
I recommend checking out the whole album too (they took part in writing/composing every song) Every track is seriously so good and meaningful.
and if you have time, check out their performance! The choreo makes it even better imo.
I'm so happy that you guys are giving credit to this song. Btw Youngjae from GOT7 also has really sweet vocal. Check out him on masked singer sometime if you guys can. You'll be amazed!
Omg! Yes I wanted you to make a video on this! This album by JJProject sounds so good! You should try all the tracks. Fan or not. They've also written and composed most of it themselves. JJP have a lot of potential I think.
Oh my god!!! The other book is Veronica Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho. I know that cover so well because that book is one of my most favorite books. I read that without any expectations and ended up finishing it in one sitting. I don't know those two singers but that book, I know that book very well. Great content you got here. ;)
This is one of my favourite songs of all time. The lyrics impressed me so so much and they're so relatable. I know I'm kind of late but you should check their whole album cause it's amazing.
David is cute 😂 Yes, you are Korean and understand the song without subtitles.. Thank you for explaining the lyrics. Btw the song is good, they're more than just pretty boys
Their live performance of this song is really interesting as well. Pretty sure they filmed this in Japan btw
You guys have to listen to their full album, all of the songs sound really great! 😉👌
"Be humble, bish"
"I don't like that song"
lmao this whole conversation had me crying
LOVE this song too. Really good lyric, vocal and everything as u mentioned. Thx for reacting JJP.
it's so weird seeing them so different from back then, i really liked bounce when it came out and liked their beat and style but now they are trying to show more maturity and they also have a more chill and chick image now? i know it's been 5 years
but listen to bounce it even had rock, it was a really cool motivational song that i think really fit them. I feel like there's enough of this type of ballad songs and their bounce was more unique sound in my opinion~
Yesss finally!! I've been waiting for this 😆
Edit: I agree with david! One of reason i subscribe to your channel is that you know the lyric right away then allow you to interpret the meaning and correlate it with the MV. And one more, maybe bcs you both are media students, you guys sometimes catch interesting stuffs in MV that i didn't catch whwn watch it. Keep it up guys 👍
Thank you so much!! This means so much to us!
You have to watch their performance! Their choreo is so fresh and so different. You would love it
I know this was almost a year ago but thank you for reacting to this music video. This album was full of all great music idk if you've taken a moment to listen to those, but if you haven't I hope you will get to because if you enjoyed this then you'd really love the other ones such as Don't Wanna Known, Icarus, Coming Home etc.
I've been waiting for this!!! Thank you!!! :))))
Bias aside since I'm such a huge fan of GOT7, the whole package of the song, the album tbh, is far better than their other releases. Plus knowing the two worked on all the songs in the album made it so much precious. Like you said, I didn't have that much of expectation here either but these two surprised everyone.
Highly recommend you guys to listen to the whole album!!
Charting or not, this is one of the best title track for this year, in my opinion. :)
Dance practice and show case are perfect too!
Their live performances are also great and surprising!!! Go check it out
that duo is amazing!!....😄😄 ive already memorized the song!😄😄😄 number 2 on my playlist🤗🤗
Even jinyoung himself asked fans to give more love to “today tomorrow” but Korea sleeps on JJP and got7..
"I'm not saying this because I have stocks" lmfao
You guys should listen to their full album #Verse2 you'll like it 😉
you should try to hear the whole album. all the songs has meaningful lyrics
It sounds like Day6 cos it's composed by lee woo min "collapsedone" who works with Day6 for the EveryDAY6 project, and the band instruments too makes it sound a lot like day6!
Btw Danny was probably referring to some reactors who dont turn on the cc or focus a lot on their music/ faces only
ps: Pls react to Day6 What Can I Do!
Listen to the full album !!!!!!!!!!!!
i didn't notice it was catcher in the rye until you said it, diff cover for mme. i love this song too
you guys should check out the full album (verse 2)! All the songs are really good and well produced.. they really went all out with this album.. I recommend "Don't wanna know" it's my favourite ;)
This was the album of 2017 SERIOUSLY
Btw I can't get enough watching your video reaction for only once :D so I watch it multiple times and I just notice that you guys notice how Jinyoung resemble Kim Soo Hyun mixed Taecyeon :D
Wow~ I am so amazed because that's what exactly most of fans usually know. This is why I enjoy watching your reaction :) and you guys are one of a few youtube reactors I subscribe :D keep up the good work
Please listen to the whole album it's acually one of the best albums I ever heard In my life I'm not even exaggerating
Thanks !!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😍😍😘😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😍😍😍😍😍
I'm sorry but how is this similar to spring day? They're literally two different genres and the meanings are also different.
Thanks guys
I heard the place is Hokkaido... pls correct me if I'm wrong tho.
Jeanette Chin could be, cause they're driving on the left
Jeanette Chin yes, this is filmed Hokkaido :) on the famous road there
Sheila Laude whats the name of the road???
Sheila Laude Does the road have a name??
Got7 always surprise us too
please react on a lot of Got7 other VDOs thank you about your future support on our boys
this! is what I've been waiting for since jjp comeback!!!
I already give it up to wait for you guys reaction since you already upload the reaction for SNSD which is a a video after jjp comeback
idk bc I really like your reaction video actually
and I comment this before I watch the vid btw lol
Where is that place?
Not Korea lol 😂
Got7 -- JJ Project are perfect, listen to some more of their music
Idk why everybody compare them with other group😞 their style their music everything is different guyz come on 😔
Got7 ❤️
This album has the best lyrics 😭
OMG finally!
Yes, give got7 a song like this and you'll appreciate their vocals more. The problem w/ got7 songs is that they can't showcase their vocals properly
isolated_ailand Ugh ikr so sad :(
Sixteen - Samuel from pd101 ss2.. He's only 15 yrs old but he can sing can rap and dance very well.. Pls give him more attention 🙏
I liked it! I have a recomendantion: Destino SP- Samukera - It's brazilian rap, but there are relation with korea, including korean subtitles. ;)
thank you so much for appreciating this song..❤❤❤ it's so hard to see Knetz listening and supporting everything that related with GOT7/JJP 🙇
I won't get tired o request for Wanna One's Energetic
and that book is veronica decide to die
JJP woooo
You should listen to the album Icarus is really good !!!
Hearing BTS + GOT7 + Catcher in the Rye in a dkdktv is 😍😍😍. xoxo from the Philippines
Thank you for liking this song :)
New song Let go trending in youtube number 4 new music for u big hit
Danny e David seus lindos ❤ kisses from Brazil ❤
Danny, let David be proud! ahahaha
Yessssssss
the other book is"Veronica Decide Morrer"
Wooo Itsup !
Day6 Vibe
I think I will die waiting a B.A.P's One Shot, Bang Yongguk's Yamazaki and K.Will's Please Don't... reaction. I really like your reactions! I think I watch them all xd
Never been this early !!
if you like this song, check out their whole album Verse 2 too~~ both members have participated in writing lyrics, composing and producing the whole album! they said the point of those songs is in the lyrics so I bet you will enjoy those too 😊 enjoy!!
plzzzzz react to dance practice or live performance of this song!!! their choreography is sooooooooooooooooooooo coooooooool
anyway, pls react to The Rose - Sorry! The Rose is a new band and i think the song might be Danny's type of music! Thanks in advance >
Got7💕🐦
PLEASE REACT TO BLACKPINK ON KNOWING BROTHERS. Especially lisa's thai dance haha
Ended its really a good song !! Plz guys react to Jessica summer storm u will definitely like it
Loved your reaction , can u please react to " wanna one - energetic " and " wanna one - burn it up " .
4:33 am en cancun mexico vamos aver que tal esta reaccion
saludos chicos
WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO REACT TO AKMU'S DINOSAUR?
I don't know if "Veronica decides to die" is also JB's favourite book but "Catcher in the Rye" is Jinyoung's favourite....
are you not going to react to day6 new mv?
do a day6 what can i do mv reaction video
Please react to coke studio Pakistan. I really love your videos. Love from a Canadian Pakistani. ❤❤❤❤
DAY6 - What can I Do please
react to N.Flying pleaseee :)
Ari Ana yes please!
Ari Ana It's sooo goood
Why does the guy on the right looks like bang Chan from stray kids 😂
how about you react to the dance practice? Maybe you'll catch some more language-affiliated details there :P I mean, idk bc I'm not Korean...
jb's book is paulo coelho's veronika decides to die
Very good 🤗
6:14 I don’t agree with the dude sitting at the right, because many fans actually didn’t pay attention at the books’ titles because its well known that JB really loves reading. Plus I saw many reactors to this mv and it was disappointment that they didn’t understand the concept. I know its 3 yrs too late, But thank you 🙏🏻 :)
Please react to Angel by Fifth Harmony... love your guys' videos ❤️❤️
Danny when will you go live on Twitch?? :( ㄷ_ㄷ ) :(
In Korea you dont drive on the left side of the rode, right? Is this in Japan maybe?
hey Danny and David , please react to Yoo Seung Woo Feat Sandeul - OPPA , it's a cute song :)) thanku
Can you guys react to [Loreen - My heart is refusing me] Her voice is beyond amazing you guys wont regret it 🙏🏻🙏🏻
what's the hidden meaning about the books? can you two explain a bit, please????
did u guys watch Dangal yet? 🤔🤔
Please react to Spirit Animal - Jessie. The lyrics are hilarious xD
can you guys react to the collaboration live and talk of gd and iu on gd's concert?
React to Jessica's Summer strom please😬
react to 구구단 오구오구 (OGUOGU) - ICE CHU MV
Please do a reaction to akmu pleaseeeeee🙏🙏