The song was named for an African-American graffiti artist who often used a crown motif in his works. The quotes were Basquiat's (the attribution is more clear in the live version). In the song explanation Hui mentioned their struggle between doing what's popular and creating the music they want to make. They decided to carve their own path, even if, it's a harder road. He felt like the song fit, not only their struggle, but the kinds of struggles everyone faces. The Road to Kingdom live stage has English lyrics--it really is an anthem. Thank you for reacting to this!
This is part of why I love this song and Pentagon so much, the double meaning -- Basquiat the painter and his crown motifs and doing his own thing in the art world, and Pentagon's own struggle and coming to terms with the fact that their style might not make them as popular but their fans love their work and the fact they were competing for the crown on Road to Kingdom. I love the quote about making and putting on the crown themselves (rather than having someone else validate their work).
Your man's name is Hui lol he wrote that song and he was explaining that when he recorded the demo version, he was playing around with the effects so he didn't realise how high the notes were until he had to record it in the studio. But despite that, they still insisted to sing the whole song live while performing on stage and he killed those notes. I think the stage performance is even better than the video because you could really feel the emotion and the little imperfections made it even better, you could hear the little voice cracks and their breathing. You're on a Pentagon roll these days thanks for reacting, these guys deserve so much more recognition
Basquiat is quite possibly one of the best tracks I’ve heard in 2020, and the performance alone deserves a standing ovation 🤚 it definitely has anthem vibes EDIT: the guy who slayed the highnote adlibs is hui!! I love his vocals
Hui!! Hui is the leader and main vocal of Pentagon and he wrote this song for Pentagon to perform (live vocals!!) on the competition show Road To Kingdom! He was inspired by the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and the idea of finding freedom from persecution and oppression
Pentagon was on the show Road to Kingdom and that is where they created this song and decided to promote this song. Pentagon works so hard and they just don't get enough love.
Pentagon is a boy group under Cube entertainment that debuted in Oct 2016. All of their discography (they have over 70 tracks) are enjoyable. Most of their music is co-written, co-composed, and co-produced by the members. *Cube is known for producing artists that sing, rap, compose, write, & produce music* I highly recommend checking out all of Pentagon’s music as well as the other Cube artists (BtoB - debut 2012, CLC - debut 2015, gidle - debut 2018, & A train to autumn/ATTA).
I've been a Universe for almost 2 years now, and I was surprised too. I wasn't surprised because they pulled a concept like this off as they possess so much raw talent and potential. I was surprised because they actually dared to do a concept like this. Especially as a finale to Road to Kingdom. The performance required a huge amount of desperation, defiance and raw energy. And they DELIVERED. Even as a fan that follows them as artists and as people, it still surprises me how unpredictable, daring, and tenacious Pentagon can be. They refuse to restrict themselves with popular music and/or concepts simply because they are the trend. They are the most un-idol-like idols. THAT is what makes them different and Kpop isn't ready for that.
Thanks so much ! This song is everything. Pentagon is amazing, and I’m glad you noticed them. Don’t get me wrong, Shine and Dr. Bebe are top quality music, but Basquiat is THAT song. Hui is the guy singing the high note. I wished Jinho was there, but he just enrolled for his mandatory military service: he’s Pentagon’s other main vocal, and we miss him so much...Hui is working hard since he composes and arranges everything. Fortunately, Pentagon has loads of fine vocalists. Stan talent.
Im telling you, their best vocalist is in the military right now and "Hui" the man you wanted to know said that that part would have been higher if he was with them 🔥🔥🔥
they are my boys for a reason. kings of performing w/ everything they've got every. single. time. even for their cute songs, their facial expressions and acting are always top notch.
Pentagon doesn’t get the recognition they deserve. Amazing vocals, creativity and performers. This is like a war cry and like others have said check out the live of this on Road To Kingdom. Also their mvs cause they are so varied and amazing.
BROOOO I AM HYPE LIKE OH MY LORD! yall don’t even know like my boys be killing EVERY performance and they just never miss like EVER 😂😂 give my boy his credit man the people are SLUMMPED on them like .. whew I’ll stop right here because I could go on and on .. and dammit on about pentagon but maaann I love when yall react and yall just make me hype lol THANK YOUUU
Hui did the high notes and when they performed this on Road to Kingdom they sang LIVE and Hui SLAYED that live. If you haven't seen that performance I highly recommend it. They gave it their ALL and it will give you chills.
Man, this song is so versatile. Not only do they bring their own styles. They incorporate other artists' influences in the song. I hear a bit of Queen forefront after the first Chorus. Also, Hui just gives so much energy in his performance. I love how they do a lot of minor to major note hits. That is one of my favorite aspects of music. I feel like I'm listening to multiple songs in this.
you guys should watch pentagon performances in Road To Kingdom!!!!! They created the choreographys themselfs and Hui (your man) rearranged the songs and mAN!!!!!!!! ITS GOLD
I always gets goosebumps whenever I watch this song. This is a materpiece song almost all are but this song is fire and so underrated, I can't tell how much I love pentagon and there all songs😍😍😍
Thank you for your reaction. The thing that I love from your reaction is you really pay attention to the video and music, and save your excitement until the commentary part. Great job! Oh, that man's name is Hui. He is a genius leader. But, wait until you hear Jinho's vocals. He is the oldest in the group, but now he is fulfilling his mandatory military service. The Pentagon is a great group with good songs, but favorites, they are still underestimated :( I hope they can shine from now on ^^
You should react to the collab stage of pentagon and onf. They performed kill this love on a show and 2 members from pentagon(hui/kino) made the choreo and arranged the song
Pentagon did a collab stage with ONF on road to kingdom that you should really react to. They performed kill this love, hui and kino from pentagon rearranged and made the choreo for the song
Guess what: the guy who did that vocal thing is not even the very best vocal of the group LOL. The very very best vocal is Jinho but he enlisted in military in May so they did not perform as a complete group and still...
Ella Chan Sit down and take a cup of tea because you are fighting the wrong person. Hui always gives the highest notes to Jinho because he can reach those notes easier and his voice is more stable than Hui. That’s why I said it and note that I even insisted on “very” to show Hui’s vocal is already unmatchable. Hui even said himself in his last Vlive that he would give this high note to Jinho so how dare you telling me i should stop write this if he even said it? That does not mean I appreciate less Hui’s vocal. Actually I appreciate Hui’s vocal even more because he has such an emotional voice that makes me cry instantaneously compared to Jinho. Anyway I explained me once. Now if you see my comment somewhere else Don’t come at me just because you don’t understand because I won’t get the patience to explain you this time. Go annoy someone else cause I ain’t go no time for you.
@@iamyourangel9632 you are comparing them, aren't you? Why people have to do that? Hui tried hard to the point that he lost his voice while recording this song, he did his best here so why is it a must to drag Jinho everywhere? Isn't this Basquiat perfect enough? Hui and Jinho have their own strength and weakness. He worked so hard, tried to fill in Jinho's void not for these comparison comment, appreciate him fully please, I am Hui stan and I'm really annoyed with these kind of comments that sound like this song is missing something cause Jinho wasn't there
@@iamyourangel9632 yes you sure can say that if you want it's your opinion after all, there's no wrong opinion, but in the right place please, Jinho is not here in the song, stop dragging him and appreciate who worked hard for this. Don't you think it's a little selfish to us looking at those comments that compared him with Jinho while he trying his best and still not as well-received as Jinho who wasn't even here?
Please react to Road to Kingdom.🥺🙏🏼 This is a korean survival show where was a breathtaking performances. There was 7 amazing groups Pentagon, ONF, The Boyz, ONEUS, Golden Child, Verivery, TOO. Please check it you guys gonna like it.
Our reaction to their road to kingdom performance goes up on Patreon today. We were blown away to say the least. I plan on reacting to all of Kingdom when it does happen.I did all of Queendom on Patreon already.
Please react to Pentagon's Road To kingdom performance: Very Good Cover (first performance) Shine and Spring Snow (second performance) Follow cover (third performance) :))
I'm a fan of Pentagon (fandom is Universe). This was dedicated to BLM as well. You must react to their Road to Kingdom performances. My bias is Jo Jinho who left for military service in June. His version of B. McKnight's "One Last Cry," is to die for. Thanks for your reaction.
![FILMMAKER REACTS: METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE | [ALL CUTSCENES!!]](/img/1.gif)
The song was named for an African-American graffiti artist who often used a crown motif in his works. The quotes were Basquiat's (the attribution is more clear in the live version). In the song explanation Hui mentioned their struggle between doing what's popular and creating the music they want to make. They decided to carve their own path, even if, it's a harder road. He felt like the song fit, not only their struggle, but the kinds of struggles everyone faces. The Road to Kingdom live stage has English lyrics--it really is an anthem. Thank you for reacting to this!
This is part of why I love this song and Pentagon so much, the double meaning -- Basquiat the painter and his crown motifs and doing his own thing in the art world, and Pentagon's own struggle and coming to terms with the fact that their style might not make them as popular but their fans love their work and the fact they were competing for the crown on Road to Kingdom. I love the quote about making and putting on the crown themselves (rather than having someone else validate their work).
I really hope they react to the live stage too!
The High notes is Hui their genius leader who produced this anthem
He is such a beast!
Your man's name is Hui lol he wrote that song and he was explaining that when he recorded the demo version, he was playing around with the effects so he didn't realise how high the notes were until he had to record it in the studio. But despite that, they still insisted to sing the whole song live while performing on stage and he killed those notes. I think the stage performance is even better than the video because you could really feel the emotion and the little imperfections made it even better, you could hear the little voice cracks and their breathing. You're on a Pentagon roll these days thanks for reacting, these guys deserve so much more recognition
He has a habit of not caring If a Song goes high since he had Jinho doing them high notes
Wow 🤩
Hui's 6 octave high note is god tier
“That guy’s” name is Hui!
Basquiat is quite possibly one of the best tracks I’ve heard in 2020, and the performance alone deserves a standing ovation 🤚 it definitely has anthem vibes
EDIT: the guy who slayed the highnote adlibs is hui!! I love his vocals
Hui!! Hui is the leader and main vocal of Pentagon and he wrote this song for Pentagon to perform (live vocals!!) on the competition show Road To Kingdom! He was inspired by the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and the idea of finding freedom from persecution and oppression
Pentagon was on the show Road to Kingdom and that is where they created this song and decided to promote this song. Pentagon works so hard and they just don't get enough love.
Your man's name is Hui. He is the leader and the composer of the song and almost all of Pentagon's songs.
Thank you for reacting to this.
Pentagon is a boy group under Cube entertainment that debuted in Oct 2016. All of their discography (they have over 70 tracks) are enjoyable. Most of their music is co-written, co-composed, and co-produced by the members. *Cube is known for producing artists that sing, rap, compose, write, & produce music* I highly recommend checking out all of Pentagon’s music as well as the other Cube artists (BtoB - debut 2012, CLC - debut 2015, gidle - debut 2018, & A train to autumn/ATTA).
I've been a Universe for almost 2 years now, and I was surprised too. I wasn't surprised because they pulled a concept like this off as they possess so much raw talent and potential.
I was surprised because they actually dared to do a concept like this. Especially as a finale to Road to Kingdom. The performance required a huge amount of desperation, defiance and raw energy. And they DELIVERED.
Even as a fan that follows them as artists and as people, it still surprises me how unpredictable, daring, and tenacious Pentagon can be. They refuse to restrict themselves with popular music and/or concepts simply because they are the trend. They are the most un-idol-like idols. THAT is what makes them different and Kpop isn't ready for that.
Thanks so much ! This song is everything. Pentagon is amazing, and I’m glad you noticed them. Don’t get me wrong, Shine and Dr. Bebe are top quality music, but Basquiat is THAT song. Hui is the guy singing the high note. I wished Jinho was there, but he just enrolled for his mandatory military service: he’s Pentagon’s other main vocal, and we miss him so much...Hui is working hard since he composes and arranges everything. Fortunately, Pentagon has loads of fine vocalists. Stan talent.
Im telling you, their best vocalist is in the military right now and "Hui" the man you wanted to know said that that part would have been higher if he was with them 🔥🔥🔥
they are my boys for a reason. kings of performing w/ everything they've got every. single. time. even for their cute songs, their facial expressions and acting are always top notch.
I think it’s a masterpiece especially at the end. It just gets me hyped
Pentagon doesn’t get the recognition they deserve. Amazing vocals, creativity and performers. This is like a war cry and like others have said check out the live of this on Road To Kingdom. Also their mvs cause they are so varied and amazing.
Your man's name is Hui, he is the leader, an insane vocalist, and the producer and writer of this song (and the majority of Pentagon's music)
BROOOO I AM HYPE LIKE OH MY LORD! yall don’t even know like my boys be killing EVERY performance and they just never miss like EVER 😂😂 give my boy his credit man the people are SLUMMPED on them like .. whew I’ll stop right here because I could go on and on .. and dammit on about pentagon but maaann I love when yall react and yall just make me hype lol THANK YOUUU
Hui oppa is amazing!!!! 🙊
Hui did the high notes and when they performed this on Road to Kingdom they sang LIVE and Hui SLAYED that live. If you haven't seen that performance I highly recommend it. They gave it their ALL and it will give you chills.
Amazed by PENTAGON's vocals? Y'all better check their new album's B-side track The Game. That shit's like K-Pop's answer to Bohemian Rhapsody.
Man, this song is so versatile. Not only do they bring their own styles. They incorporate other artists' influences in the song. I hear a bit of Queen forefront after the first Chorus. Also, Hui just gives so much energy in his performance. I love how they do a lot of minor to major note hits. That is one of my favorite aspects of music. I feel like I'm listening to multiple songs in this.
you guys should watch pentagon performances in Road To Kingdom!!!!! They created the choreographys themselfs and Hui (your man) rearranged the songs and mAN!!!!!!!! ITS GOLD
I always gets goosebumps whenever I watch this song.
This is a materpiece song almost all are but this song is fire and so underrated, I can't tell how much I love pentagon and there all songs😍😍😍
Yeahhh FINALLY, Thanks bro. This is what I told you in the previous video comments, they are very talented. Especially Hui who hit the high notes.
하...시부레... 대흉근이 웅장해진다...
I did not know Hui was able to hit those notes !!!!
Thank you for your reaction. The thing that I love from your reaction is you really pay attention to the video and music, and save your excitement until the commentary part. Great job!
Oh, that man's name is Hui. He is a genius leader. But, wait until you hear Jinho's vocals. He is the oldest in the group, but now he is fulfilling his mandatory military service.
The Pentagon is a great group with good songs, but favorites, they are still underestimated :(
I hope they can shine from now on ^^
HUI, the VOCAL KING
Me encanta esa canción.. me gustó su reacción ahora se que no soy la única que sabe lo genial que es Pentagon♡♡
Please react to the new MV of Pentagon Feeling Like..
Basquiat is the ANTHEM by pentagon and universe. Yes. Thats the coment.
I subscribed you because of the reaction of Pentagon Basquait.. I'm really appreciate it. Thankyou!
Thank you for reacting to this!!!!
PENTAGON IS TALENT! TOTALLY! THANKS FOR IT!
I am so happy that you guys did this video! The boys deserve so much for this performance and everything they have done through the last three years.
You should react to the collab stage of pentagon and onf. They performed kill this love on a show and 2 members from pentagon(hui/kino) made the choreo and arranged the song
I 100% BLAST this in my car. 😎🤘🏻. The harmonies are insane and the whole sound takes you to 11.
Please react to Pentagon's Daisy and Dr. Bebe. Thank you for all you do!
the man is hui and if you look at the live performance in road to kingdom his vocal will make you goosebump it very high note and good vocal
THANK YOU FOR REACTING TO PENTAGON AKA KINGS
OMG thank you for this ❤️
thank you so much for your reaction 🥺😊
Thank you for ur reaction towards pentagon!! I always love it!!
Pentagon did a collab stage with ONF on road to kingdom that you should really react to. They performed kill this love, hui and kino from pentagon rearranged and made the choreo for the song
Pentagon is so underrated smh! They are AMAZING 🤩
Please go back to the beginning and watch all of Pentagon's videos please.. to many people sleep on them Hui is the name of the High notes guy
What should have been
Pentagons wins
1.Shine
2.Dr.bebe
3.Basquiat
4.Daisy
5.sha la la
Prove me wrong stan talent stan kings
Daisy won :)
dude sha la la!
@@iamvoldy4583 I'm a girl but thankyou I forgot that one
I was really hoping to see this and I’m so glad that I am
Thanks for reacting to Pentagon
Guess what: the guy who did that vocal thing is not even the very best vocal of the group LOL. The very very best vocal is Jinho but he enlisted in military in May so they did not perform as a complete group and still...
FACTS! And a FLEX. B)
They are both main vocal, they are in the same level, please stop writing comment like this
Ella Chan Sit down and take a cup of tea because you are fighting the wrong person. Hui always gives the highest notes to Jinho because he can reach those notes easier and his voice is more stable than Hui. That’s why I said it and note that I even insisted on “very” to show Hui’s vocal is already unmatchable. Hui even said himself in his last Vlive that he would give this high note to Jinho so how dare you telling me i should stop write this if he even said it? That does not mean I appreciate less Hui’s vocal. Actually I appreciate Hui’s vocal even more because he has such an emotional voice that makes me cry instantaneously compared to Jinho. Anyway I explained me once. Now if you see my comment somewhere else Don’t come at me just because you don’t understand because I won’t get the patience to explain you this time. Go annoy someone else cause I ain’t go no time for you.
@@iamyourangel9632 you are comparing them, aren't you? Why people have to do that? Hui tried hard to the point that he lost his voice while recording this song, he did his best here so why is it a must to drag Jinho everywhere? Isn't this Basquiat perfect enough? Hui and Jinho have their own strength and weakness. He worked so hard, tried to fill in Jinho's void not for these comparison comment, appreciate him fully please, I am Hui stan and I'm really annoyed with these kind of comments that sound like this song is missing something cause Jinho wasn't there
@@iamyourangel9632 yes you sure can say that if you want it's your opinion after all, there's no wrong opinion, but in the right place please, Jinho is not here in the song, stop dragging him and appreciate who worked hard for this. Don't you think it's a little selfish to us looking at those comments that compared him with Jinho while he trying his best and still not as well-received as Jinho who wasn't even here?
Thanks !!!
Pentagon is getting better and better.
Thank u reaction💗
Thanks for reacting!
dont forget wooseok alsto composed and wrote the song
my boy always got discredited ugh
Yeahhh FINALLY, Thanks bro
I stopped watching one of your videos to click this one 😂 thank you for reacting to pentagon, they are a great group!
he is hui pentagon
Please react to Road to Kingdom.🥺🙏🏼 This is a korean survival show where was a breathtaking performances. There was 7 amazing groups Pentagon, ONF, The Boyz, ONEUS, Golden Child, Verivery, TOO. Please check it you guys gonna like it.
Our reaction to their road to kingdom performance goes up on Patreon today. We were blown away to say the least. I plan on reacting to all of Kingdom when it does happen.I did all of Queendom on Patreon already.
@@TRCReactions thank you I will watch it 🙌🏽❤
Thank you for you reaction!! Please react to Pentagon's older songs: Like This(meaningful lyricss), Violet (great melodyy), Runaway and Naughty Boy😊
The live performance was made in one shoot guys, and Pentagon ware the only band which sang live, without playback.
Pentagon will have a comeback this October. Please check it out and support them. Let's give them their 1st Win!!!!!
Pentagon deserve more love.
Please react to Pentagon's Road To kingdom performance:
Very Good Cover (first performance)
Shine and Spring Snow (second performance)
Follow cover (third performance) :))
Also Kill this Love!
You guys should watch thier live stage on Road To Kingdom final..
I can resume this MV in one line, " I don't know where this is going but seems cool".
Thank you they are so unappreciated honestly
thank you for the reaction!
Now stan Pentagon. 💅
Period.
Also you should watch the performance on Road to kingdom
You should see the live performance of the song ok Road to kingdom, legit chills
i don't know if it's gonna get copyrighted but they have a live performance for this and this is just amazing you should react to it
Yea we did it for Patreon. It’s already up on there.
Kino is the one that was lifted up in the air
I'm a fan of Pentagon (fandom is Universe). This was dedicated to BLM as well. You must react to their Road to Kingdom performances. My bias is Jo Jinho who left for military service in June. His version of B. McKnight's "One Last Cry," is to die for. Thanks for your reaction.
5:25 HUII
I got one thing to say: NORMALIZE 👏PENTAGON👏
Kindly check their MV COMEBACK DAISY
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Did i hear correctly? They gonna check out RTK? 😏
We did a reaction to this performance from RTK on our Patreon. It was crazy.
U should do a reaction to their RTK cover of Blackpink-Kill this love. Hui is a genius!!!
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Stray kids just released another MV called Easy the flow in it is 🔥🔥🔥 ; Check that
Its really good but after edawn left the group stuff went downhill and where is jinho and yanan
yeah you lucky they didn't have the other high notes god you'd be deaf if they did
I stopped watching one of your videos to click this one 😂 thank you for reacting to pentagon, they are a great group!