YES I KNOW OF MOVE AND CRIMINAL BUT THERES SO MANY SONGS LOL ILL GET TO IT I PROMISE! Please enjoy the reaction to the songs I did! Loved it! Taemin made me fall in love with music all over again. I truly respect his artistry and it’s something that I feel honored to be able to witness in my lifetime. Sucks that we’ll be without it for a while but let’s be honest his next comeback is gonna be even more legendary. *as I stated in the video taemin has so many songs and in this series in order for the video to not get blocked I can’t go over 4 so I picked the ones that were most recommended to me and showed his revolution. I can’t get to everything but I’m open to doing a 2nd part to him in this series where I look at more songs from him! SHINee is up next! - ( Treasure, Red velvet, and seventeen is up next in the rotation and then I’ll probably have to end season one! I really have enjoyed this series and it’s brought me groups I would have never looked into. Season 2 is definitely something I’m considering! 💕
That's amazing (that he made you fall in love with music again) I also like those 3 groups you are going to check next. I'm excited for this week's reactions. I also hope one day you check got7 and the boyz (besides kingdom) as well :) Have a nice day! 💜
For your Red Velvet reaction, I highly recommend: Bad Boy, Psycho and Red Flavor Red velvet is known for having two concepts: the red side: more energetic, pop, colorful and fun the velvet side: darker, girl crush They are known for being very innovative, all their songs are different from each other They are also known as the queens of summer! Red flavor is the summer anthem of Korea (everyone knows and loves this song)
@@jonathanwarman3918 he definitely was but he wasnt super comfortable with it. He didnt like being seen as feminine. Move was when he embraced it fully.
@@2007mangaworm definitely. He was forced in it courtesy of SM 🤧🙄 but then he kind of found that art has two sides, the feminine and the masculine. One cannot exist without the other art holds black and white, red and blue, yin and yang, contrasts of life.
the way he plays with that in his recent stuff, especially IDEA and Advice...the crop top set is designed for a woman...watching him fully embrace and OWN masculine, feminine and androgynous styles is GLORIOUS
Every time I hear Danger I just think of when I saw it live at a SuperM concert and my dad tagged along and fell in love with his solo performance. He raves about him, asking questions about him the whole way home. Taemin got a fanboy out of my dad😂
@@mami11420 yes it was so funny because while heading there he keeps saying he’s going to have to get ear plugs for the concert, saying it’s going to be boring. Guess I changed his view, he even showed his coworkers at work the live performances😂😂
@@biscuitkabang2148 yes, people call them best friends when we all know he is friends with Ravi and Timoteo maybe... but they are not all best friends. If not you would see them close everywhere. When have you see them in each others shows recently? Taemin did a collaboration with other people even IU that doesn't make them best friends. People don't know the definition of best friends or everyone they hang out is their best friend, how is that possible.
Yes, he is a gorgeous piano player. And you barely scratched the surface of his artistry (skipping Move? Damn... Lol Most iconic thing there is out there). His live performances are out of this world and his dance practices are a must see. This is where you can see that he doesn't move like a normal being. He floats. But you have time to get more familiar with him and his art. Keep searching for him. You will not regret it.
I’ll eventually get to move. Keep in mind this is my first time ever hearing him so I wasn’t aware of how iconic that song is apparently but I’ll probably do a part 2 of more of his songs in the future!
@@caitlinbensonn and please also react to Jonghyuns solo songs. Taemin is called koreans Michael Jackson and I completely agree that his artistry is on the same level but jonghyun's performance of 'crazy' truly resembles MJ. He's also a member of shinee and his musicality....absolutely awe inspiring
about barely scratched the surface??? i doubt it so much even if u compare to move, taemin himself always regard his newest song as the best, n WANT after MOVE alone is actually better than MOVE in many ways. the visual n images the moves the song the intro. as KEY said in a recent show he said he love want more than move unlike from others n hoping it to chart again. i happy for the popularity MOVE gets btw.
@@kemsari9969 love how u emphasized sm artists stan cos me too lol anyone who stans that company is just weird for me well maybe except for their producers, a&r team, and creatives but never their marketing dept of course with exceptions to their favorites
The funniest thing is that even he might seem so intmidating as an artist, out of the stage he's actually a big ball of fluff... And yes, he is very good friends with Jimin and Kai, you should look for their interactions (He even made a dance performance with Jimin!)
he literally drops and breaks things constantly, giggles, asks the audience cutely to compliment him...I've been a fan for nearly 3 years and his duality still shocks me. its funny cause Kai's exactly the same way
Want is full of religious symbolism. Taemin is supposed to be Lucifer tempting humanity. The music video has crucifixion references, hell, and even baptism. Taemin was raised Catholic. I think it's really cool because you don't see a ton of that in modern music.
I wanted to say the same thing. And add that not only in Want. I think a lot of their music and choreography are full of religious symbolism (please watch "heaven")
Also, the sculpture he dances in front of at the end is by Rodin and it’s called The Gates of Hell! It’s a giant set of iron doors with a bunch of really detailed, intricate sculptures inside it that depict different stories about hell or different beings that are there.
this is probably the most fun reaction I've ever seen. You hit everything on the nail with him. Enjoy SHINee. They are a wild ride. 13 years worth of discography. If you want a huge whiplash, watch their first song Replay (2008) and look at 14 yr old Taemin. It's crazy how much he grew artistically.
Watching you react to Taemin reminded me that he truly reinvents himself every time he comes back. It's insane how he can always give us something new without losing his artistic identity.
I’ve been following SHINee since debut. I’m so proud of him. Went from barely having lines in songs to a varied and accomplished soloist. Baby bowlcut Taemin is now your idols idol.
This man is ART. He only competes with himself. Literally no one is on his level of art. My top 3 of his is Want, Criminal and Advice but the boy hasn’t released anything that hasn’t left me mesmerised. Thirsty, Move, Famous, EVERYTHING.
Taemin!!! Nobody does it like him! That's why he is the idols of idols! Taemin has his own genre 'T-pop =Taemin pop' Can't wait for more Taemin and SHINee reactions
Hey about the piano in advice, Taemin plays it himself and he has said that piano is really his instrument and he wanted to make a song that represents strongly him as an artist! Also this video was great. I’m so happy you found his music. All his music is great but my favorites are in his TAEMIN album!! and my alltime favorite song from him is heaven!! That hits different for me🙏
SHINee and Taemin weren’t really marketed to the West, so a lot of their older videos don’t have subtitles. I think they started putting English subtitles in kpop videos somewhere in 2019 or so due to the influx of non-Korean fans. Don’t Call Me this year is SHINee’s first song with English subs included. Glad you got to see Taemin! Criminal, Move, Flame of Love are a must-see! Actually all of his discography is amazing
Taemin literally is the "Cultural Reset" of the music industry at the level of everything. That's why he's the KING, ACE, GOD of Kpop. Nobody does ot like him. Please we need the 2nd, 3th... etc. part of Taemin's Journey.
CAITLIN YOU'RE SPOILING US THIS WEEK STOP Taemin is SUCH AN ICON, can't wait for you to react to SHINee and see him in his teens haha it's two different people x)
The vocals, the kinda fast singing/rapping, the freaking piano, the harmonies, the production, the choreo and HOW HE MOVES, the color, the lights, the outfits, the scenery. ADVICE IS SUCH A EFFING MASTERPIECE!!
WANT really widens my perspective of the aesthetic/metaphor/symbolism in kpop mv the set design, the costumes, the motif, the choreo, just everything in that mv are perfect
I love how accurate your assessment of Taemin’s sound/ persona is just from the first video and onwards. It’s so joyful seeing your reactions and insights!
Also, you’re right about the religious imagery. He’s apparently a devout catholic, but he likes to play around with concepts like horror, lust, Catholicism, rebirth, evil, etc.
if you're going to react again to teamin in the future, i highly recommend these songs: move (it's his biggest hit! everyone knows this song in korea) and criminal (this song is a work of art! I think you'll love it! ) I LOVE YOUR REACTIONS 💜💜💜💜
the voice going "killing me softly" is another SM artist Boa!!! shes seriously like, a pillar of kpop and i think you would like some of her work like camo, better, girls on top, and only one
He's a goofball, but also deeply intellectual. IDEA draws on, um, ideas about the ideal from the freaking Ancient Greek philosopher Plato. And the powerful grace of his movements are things learned from several strains of Japanese performance. Plus, his combination of masculinity and femininity is so conscious, he is passionate about breaking gender norms. To me, Michael Jackson is the predecessor to Taemin, not the other way around. And SHINee is also a major journey, a group of the most original and experimental performers in all of K-Pop
Your reaction of him was a whole JOURNEY! hahah it was a wild ride! reminds me of my first time doing a marathon on him when i first discovered him too and gradually getting more immersed with him. the way you were so hyped towards the end. Love your misinterpretation of IDEA being a light song in the first 10 seconds only for it to completely WRECK you. he does that, doesnt he? keeps on surprising you in the best possible way. I think its part of his core and essence of being a SHINee member. because their 13 year worth of discography is going to definitely jump on you hehe. Cant wait to see your SHINee reaction then. Love your reactions! Love that even in the first few songs that you have heard of Taemin, you managed to recognize what an artist he is. Born to perform and hone his craft. Wait till you see how much growth he has had since debuting at a young age. I learned to appreciate him more when i went back to all his older stuff. Amazing. Thank you.
Yes taemin is so involved in his work From lyrics to choreography, choosing the director gives opinions for the MV, concepts, clothes and so on Also he can play piano since he was a kid
21:47 "Taemin literally makes the simplest moves look SO powerful" Yes Sis! omg I cannot WAIT for you to react to his song Move! That song is the actual embodiment of your statement. His dancing was the definition of control: simple but soooo powerful!! 25:53 "I feel like he's saying you're my savior but at the same time you're also my downfall" You're absolutely right! This ties in with his other song Criminal which he released two months prior to Idea! The central themes and ideas correlate together between the music and videos, you should definitely check it out! Both of these songs have AMAZING choreography and I think those two really showcase his unique style as a dancer. He is so talented and can do all different types of dance, but there is this certain color to his dance style that people are able to identify as 'Taemin' and those two songs I think will showcase this really well! If you can, I would LOVE to see your reactions to those two music videos and their dance practice videos!! I really enjoyed your reaction and I can't wait to see your future reactions to Taemin and SHINee! Keep up the good work!
Johnny! I wanted to say THANK YOU for leaving a comment like this. I can tell you actually watched my video and was hearing what I was saying. Appreciate the the information you added And I’m l’ll definitely be Checking our Move + criminal! Can’t wait! Thank you so much! 💕
@@caitlinbensonn of course! I'm just glad you were able to discover Taemin and recognize his artistry through these performances in his mv's and music! This charisma he exudes as a soloist is such a difference compared to when he's in SHINee! hehe, definitely looking forward to your reaction to their debut song Replay in which he was only 14y/o! (I also can't wait for you to start exploring SuperM since I just saw your video reacting to Baekhyun!! That group is full of talent~ SHINee + EXO + NCT (+WayV) = PERFECTION!)
This is like an audiovisual and reviewing essay of Taemin's base artistry like this is the perfect resume of his whole concept and the way you managed to get some storyline and his legend-like presence is insane. Didn’t think I was going to watch the whole thing but you made me stay. My favorite solo artist in the world is him and knowing that other people either inside and outside kpop can see his art is sublime. Thank you so much!
AHHHHHH I’m so happy you reacted to him, he’s amazing and so talented!! I’m so glad he’s probably my Ult bias as well as jimin ofcccc !! Anyway your so wonderful and beautiful and I hope you continue to deep dive and please react to superm cause both bae and TAEMIN are in there !! So like tiger inside and 100 xxxxxxx
Taemin stays in car accidents in his MVs. He once said his dream is basically for someone to hit him with a car & then feel bad & fall in love with him. 😂 He does play piano (he has also played it in the live performances of SHINee’s Don’t Call Me recently). He’s a devout Catholic so you’ll see a ton of religious iconography in his MVs (fun fact his Christian name is Francesco). I hope you can get more into his work & also SHINee’s music. They’re my favourite group & I’m so glad to see people appreciating the members. Thanks for the reaction!
I´m not even part of his fandom, but for me Taemin is the best solo artist in Korea. He deserves to be recognized by the whole world, because he has such a talent you don´t see much these days....
Sometime after you react to Jimin's Lie, their collab dance is definitely worth checking! Also you probably know it already but he is also in SuperM a group composed of some of the best SM artists (including Kai AND Baekhyun!). This man doesn't sleep. Can't WAIT to see him back from the military!
I just found this video. I have never been to your channel before but omg gurl I looooove your reactions and I love how you notice lots of things within the music, looks and so on. Guuurl u just got another sub! Will say Im mostly here cuz of Taemin but Im 100% gonna check out your other videos! Keep up the good work!
Taemin is his own thing when it comes to solo work, he is on his own league. Like you said he is one of those once in a lifetime artist with so much artistry and passion.
omg, thank you so much for reacting to taemin. I just discovered your channel last night & I absolutely loved it. I'm really happy you liked him/his music. Also yes he is known for having an androgynous style in his fashion & choreos. Again thank you so much for reacting to taemin, I loved your reaction
I love his signature pose (you said reminded you of Jesus on the cross), there is just an elegance to it. He is definitely one of my favorite performers in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gen. His movements just makes you want more. Taemin is known for breaking gender norms for clothing on the regular by wearing crop tops and other things that are "made for women" or gives more of a feminine feel which you've noticed lol
despite his seducing looks in mv (btw which i die for) he is such a sweetheart behind the scenes....you should definitely react to his duality personality.
oh my GOD? The part where you said you're the queen of screenshots: I've watched this mv hundreds of times and I have literally never seen that shot before it went by so fast
Taemin is devout catholic, and yes he takes inspiration from the religion to this art. Often times i saw that he made a cross movement in his choreography
Taemin is called The kpop's king for a reason, currently he's considered the best solo male artist of all time in history of kpop and he's only 27. he is the next level in everything he does. nobody is as creative and risky as he to introduce and create concepts or styles different from what is common in the music industry. It is so unique. ADVICE is unbelievable because there was the elegance of piano's sound with rap at the same time and singing in another vocal register and to that add the fastest choreography that a soloist has done so far, the visuals and concept. It's insane. Nobody does it like him. No one. And if you go deeper, everything in the MV has a why, but it's not about SM's predetermined concepts, it's more about what he wants to express as an artist, like "TAEMIN" then ADVICE is like the end of one of a whole history of his album "Never Gonna Dance Again" that begins with 2KIDS, CRIMINAL, IDEA and ADVICE where he basically tries or talks about destroying an old identity to be reborn and find his identity. I recommend you to see his interviews, he has an impressive mind and vision regarding music. Thanks for reacting and I hope you react more often to his MVs that are ART 100% and many iconic top-notch performances and also to his group SHINee as well, They are highly respected in music industry, they are vocal & perfomance Kings and has a unique sound and color in terms of music.
Omg. I have never seen a reaction from you and you had me hooked a few minutes in! I had no intention of watching a marathon reaction at this time and I watched the whole thing. Then I subscribed. I'm excited that you will be reacting to SHINee ...my Ultimate Group ...and praying for more Taemin. Thank you for a fabulous reaction!
TAEMIN represents what cannot be precisely defined in the approach to gender and role playing in the MV music video, and the choreography is so multidimensional and unpredictable that it is difficult to classify it into a specific genre. I am impressed that it pushes the boundaries once again and does not allow itself to be pigeonholed The piano he identifies with, the female costumes, makeup, and even some choreographies have been mixed up to reflect the masculine and feminine aspect, and shows a beautiful tattoo that previously hid and symbolized freedom TAEMIN KING TPOP THE NEXT LEVEL 💎💎💎💎💎
i'm so glad you reacted to taemin! i completely agree that he's a born artist. his music and videos are just so beautiful and always have something to get across. i loved your reaction and i'm glad you mentioned in several spots the way he played with instrumentals since not many people mention that, and the way he highlighted the piano audibly and visually in advice.
TAEMIN is one of a kind for sure. He has his own uniqueness and style it always stands out. as many people would agree theeeee idol of idols. This was such a fun reaction as a first intro to LEGENDARY TAEMIN, king of dark concepts/ vampire/ anime character/ MJ & PRINCE reincarnation etc.....
Revisited this vid bc I’m missing Taemin and people’s reaction to him 😂 I think you need to watch his live performances if you haven’t already! Like the whole Taemin experience watching literally how he aces and embodies literally every concept and skill and talent… he serves in his mv’s and serves in live performances even more!
Omg I didn't know this 40+ minute video was exactly what I needed on a Tuesday night. This was soooo fun to watch and you're just such a ball of sunshine. I enjoyed watching you watch Taemin wayyyy too much. And girl, if you're a fan of Taemin now, wait until you watch some of his concerts. Boy is so sensual on stage, it's actually rude. Can't wait to see you react more to him and my SHINee boys! So glad I found your reactions!!
YES I KNOW OF MOVE AND CRIMINAL BUT THERES SO MANY SONGS LOL ILL GET TO IT I PROMISE! Please enjoy the reaction to the songs I did! Loved it!
Taemin made me fall in love with music all over again. I truly respect his artistry and it’s something that I feel honored to be able to witness in my lifetime. Sucks that we’ll be without it for a while but let’s be honest his next comeback is gonna be even more legendary.
*as I stated in the video taemin has so many songs and in this series in order for the video to not get blocked I can’t go over 4 so I picked the ones that were most recommended to me and showed his revolution. I can’t get to everything but I’m open to doing a 2nd part to him in this series where I look at more songs from him!
SHINee is up next! - ( Treasure, Red velvet, and seventeen is up next in the rotation and then I’ll probably have to end season one! I really have enjoyed this series and it’s brought me groups I would have never looked into. Season 2 is definitely something I’m considering! 💕
Thank you for this Caitlyn. 💕😊
Have a good day. 💃
That's amazing (that he made you fall in love with music again)
I also like those 3 groups you are going to check next. I'm excited for this week's reactions. I also hope one day you check got7 and the boyz (besides kingdom) as well :) Have a nice day! 💜
For your shinee reactions I highly recommend these songs: replay (debut), View, 1 of 1 and don't call me
You're gonna love it! 🥰💕💕
For your Red Velvet reaction, I highly recommend: Bad Boy, Psycho and Red Flavor
Red velvet is known for having two concepts: the red side: more energetic, pop, colorful and fun the velvet side: darker, girl crush They are known for being very innovative, all their songs are different from each other They are also known as the queens of summer! Red flavor is the summer anthem of Korea (everyone knows and loves this song)
Please include Dreamcatcher for part 2. I’m patient. I can wait forever until you react to them.
Yes, you noticed correctly. Taemin T-poses in every music video.
LMAO SONASJSUJSSJSH
😭😭😭😭 bruh
T for Taemin pose
@@Bitaneul Yes. And in the gaming world, a T-pose is the ultimate sign of dominance.
To assert dominance😭😭
"This sounds a lot lighter than his other two songs" the way I laughed....
haha me too!
Hahahaha!
I was like little do you know lol
i also cackled when she said that xD
I am wholeheartedly crying cause I laughed too hard😂😂my mind went straight to the forest and fire scene
“taemin you make me want to throw things” A WHOLE MF MOOD
It’s funny you mentioned him pulling both feminine and masculine looks that’s the whole concept of his song move which revolutionized the kpop scene
Oh he was already consciously doing that long before all the way back to "Lucifer"
@@jonathanwarman3918 he definitely was but he wasnt super comfortable with it. He didnt like being seen as feminine. Move was when he embraced it fully.
@@2007mangaworm definitely. He was forced in it courtesy of SM 🤧🙄 but then he kind of found that art has two sides, the feminine and the masculine. One cannot exist without the other art holds black and white, red and blue, yin and yang, contrasts of life.
the way he plays with that in his recent stuff, especially IDEA and Advice...the crop top set is designed for a woman...watching him fully embrace and OWN masculine, feminine and androgynous styles is GLORIOUS
@@2007mangawormreally sad how he was feminized by everyone but glad he’s embracing it with his own means
NO WAY YOU REACTED TO TAEMIN OMFG HES LITERALLY MY FAV SOLO ARTIST, I HAVE TO WATCH THIS IDC
SAMEEE never clicked that fast OMG so excited
Every time I hear Danger I just think of when I saw it live at a SuperM concert and my dad tagged along and fell in love with his solo performance. He raves about him, asking questions about him the whole way home. Taemin got a fanboy out of my dad😂
Meanwhile when I hear danger I think of kingdom and The Boyz 😂 but that’s so cool about your dad tho, my dad would never 😆
@@mami11420 yes it was so funny because while heading there he keeps saying he’s going to have to get ear plugs for the concert, saying it’s going to be boring. Guess I changed his view, he even showed his coworkers at work the live performances😂😂
that song it'sjust iconic tbh
Omg lol this happened with my fiancé 🤣 he fell in love with SuperM and especially Taemin that day. He’s always singing danger lol
@@mami11420 newbie alert
Random fact: Jimin, Taemin and Kai are all best friends and are all aces of kpop
They're like the Holy Trinity fr
Excuse me while I throw myself down some stairs… ⚰️😭
Yes, they even have a name for their squad! (Padding squad) and they have custom made padded jackets with their own logo, they're so cute
@@biscuitkabang2148 I’m not even a fan but Kai himself said they’re best friends.
@@biscuitkabang2148 yes, people call them best friends when we all know he is friends with Ravi and Timoteo maybe... but they are not all best friends. If not you would see them close everywhere. When have you see them in each others shows recently? Taemin did a collaboration with other people even IU that doesn't make them best friends. People don't know the definition of best friends or everyone they hang out is their best friend, how is that possible.
Yes, he is a gorgeous piano player. And you barely scratched the surface of his artistry (skipping Move? Damn... Lol Most iconic thing there is out there). His live performances are out of this world and his dance practices are a must see. This is where you can see that he doesn't move like a normal being. He floats. But you have time to get more familiar with him and his art. Keep searching for him. You will not regret it.
I’ll eventually get to move. Keep in mind this is my first time ever hearing him so I wasn’t aware of how iconic that song is apparently but I’ll probably do a part 2 of more of his songs in the future!
@@caitlinbensonn Cant wait to see you discovering SHINee sound and history. They are truly different. :)
@@caitlinbensonn yessss, MOVE, CRIMINAL, PRESS YOUR NUMBER, ACE, DRIP DROP
@@caitlinbensonn and please also react to Jonghyuns solo songs. Taemin is called koreans Michael Jackson and I completely agree that his artistry is on the same level but jonghyun's performance of 'crazy' truly resembles MJ. He's also a member of shinee and his musicality....absolutely awe inspiring
about barely scratched the surface??? i doubt it so much even if u compare to move, taemin himself always regard his newest song as the best, n WANT after MOVE alone is actually better than MOVE in many ways. the visual n images the moves the song the intro. as KEY said in a recent show he said he love want more than move unlike from others n hoping it to chart again. i happy for the popularity MOVE gets btw.
Advice just gives me goosebumps all the time.
Definitely. This is Taemin's Advice era.
Although I'm not quite over Criminal
It's always a joy to see people falling in love with taemin's music and talent 😭
all i have to say is taemin is a freaking legend in this industry.His artistry is unmatched and he is up there where no one can ever reach him.
uhh she's getting into that SM world of amazing groups and artists
Once u go in u cant get out
@@babylionssirenblack1595 SM artist stan for life^^
@@kemsari9969 this is true though
@@kemsari9969 love how u emphasized sm artists stan cos me too lol anyone who stans that company is just weird for me well maybe except for their producers, a&r team, and creatives but never their marketing dept of course with exceptions to their favorites
The funniest thing is that even he might seem so intmidating as an artist, out of the stage he's actually a big ball of fluff... And yes, he is very good friends with Jimin and Kai, you should look for their interactions (He even made a dance performance with Jimin!)
he literally drops and breaks things constantly, giggles, asks the audience cutely to compliment him...I've been a fan for nearly 3 years and his duality still shocks me. its funny cause Kai's exactly the same way
he even has a duet song with kai
Want is full of religious symbolism. Taemin is supposed to be Lucifer tempting humanity. The music video has crucifixion references, hell, and even baptism. Taemin was raised Catholic. I think it's really cool because you don't see a ton of that in modern music.
I wanted to say the same thing. And add that not only in Want. I think a lot of their music and choreography are full of religious symbolism (please watch "heaven")
@@claudiarocco8335 Yes I love that song!
@@claudiarocco8335 but 'Heaven' lyrics 😏😏☺️
many believe he is part of illuminati. his music is so dark and full of symbolisms. Especially famous. Gives me chills everytime
Also, the sculpture he dances in front of at the end is by Rodin and it’s called The Gates of Hell! It’s a giant set of iron doors with a bunch of really detailed, intricate sculptures inside it that depict different stories about hell or different beings that are there.
this is probably the most fun reaction I've ever seen. You hit everything on the nail with him. Enjoy SHINee. They are a wild ride. 13 years worth of discography. If you want a huge whiplash, watch their first song Replay (2008) and look at 14 yr old Taemin. It's crazy how much he grew artistically.
Watching you react to Taemin reminded me that he truly reinvents himself every time he comes back. It's insane how he can always give us something new without losing his artistic identity.
I’ve been following SHINee since debut. I’m so proud of him. Went from barely having lines in songs to a varied and accomplished soloist. Baby bowlcut Taemin is now your idols idol.
This man is ART. He only competes with himself. Literally no one is on his level of art. My top 3 of his is Want, Criminal and Advice but the boy hasn’t released anything that hasn’t left me mesmerised. Thirsty, Move, Famous, EVERYTHING.
"Move" is a MUST, the beat, the choreography, the style, everything about this song shook the kpop industry...
Taemin!!! Nobody does it like him! That's why he is the idols of idols! Taemin has his own genre 'T-pop =Taemin pop'
Can't wait for more Taemin and SHINee reactions
Yeah 👑💜💎
Taemin idol for other idols Legendary solo kpop artist. King 🤴
Hey about the piano in advice, Taemin plays it himself and he has said that piano is really his instrument and he wanted to make a song that represents strongly him as an artist! Also this video was great. I’m so happy you found his music. All his music is great but my favorites are in his TAEMIN album!! and my alltime favorite song from him is heaven!! That hits different for me🙏
SHINee and Taemin weren’t really marketed to the West, so a lot of their older videos don’t have subtitles. I think they started putting English subtitles in kpop videos somewhere in 2019 or so due to the influx of non-Korean fans. Don’t Call Me this year is SHINee’s first song with English subs included. Glad you got to see Taemin! Criminal, Move, Flame of Love are a must-see! Actually all of his discography is amazing
Danger, still to this day, remains as the masterpiece of a debut Taemin created and also my queen of all his songs so far
Taemin is "THE BELOVED KPOP KING"
Taemin literally is the "Cultural Reset" of the music industry at the level of everything. That's why he's the KING, ACE, GOD of Kpop. Nobody does ot like him. Please we need the 2nd, 3th... etc. part of Taemin's Journey.
CAITLIN YOU'RE SPOILING US THIS WEEK STOP
Taemin is SUCH AN ICON, can't wait for you to react to SHINee and see him in his teens haha it's two different people x)
And when you know that this beast of performance and charisma is one of the shyest idol ever and a cutie... 😶🥺
The vocals, the kinda fast singing/rapping, the freaking piano, the harmonies, the production, the choreo and HOW HE MOVES, the color, the lights, the outfits, the scenery. ADVICE IS SUCH A EFFING MASTERPIECE!!
WANT really widens my perspective of the aesthetic/metaphor/symbolism in kpop mv
the set design, the costumes, the motif, the choreo, just everything in that mv are perfect
of course, the music toooooooo
That starting pose Taemin's iconic pose which has to be included in almost his every song ❤️😂
I love how accurate your assessment of Taemin’s sound/ persona is just from the first video and onwards. It’s so joyful seeing your reactions and insights!
Also, you’re right about the religious imagery. He’s apparently a devout catholic, but he likes to play around with concepts like horror, lust, Catholicism, rebirth, evil, etc.
It's the legendary "T" pose, Taemin's pose, it's already his trademark
if you're going to react again to teamin in the future, i highly recommend these songs: move (it's his biggest hit! everyone knows this song in korea) and criminal (this song is a work of art! I think you'll love it! ) I LOVE YOUR REACTIONS 💜💜💜💜
Yes, Move is a must!
the voice going "killing me softly" is another SM artist Boa!!! shes seriously like, a pillar of kpop and i think you would like some of her work like camo, better, girls on top, and only one
He's a goofball, but also deeply intellectual. IDEA draws on, um, ideas about the ideal from the freaking Ancient Greek philosopher Plato. And the powerful grace of his movements are things learned from several strains of Japanese performance. Plus, his combination of masculinity and femininity is so conscious, he is passionate about breaking gender norms. To me, Michael Jackson is the predecessor to Taemin, not the other way around. And SHINee is also a major journey, a group of the most original and experimental performers in all of K-Pop
Taemin - thirsty. That is te underreated song of him so far. And that song is firee!
Yessss omggg can’t believe you reacted to this sweet man🥰🥰 he’s literally so precious
Taemin is my favorite solo artist of kpop! he's so outstanding and he only makes masterpieces
Taemin is art. 🔥
My favourite male K-Pop artist by a mile. Great to see you react to his stuff!
Your reaction of him was a whole JOURNEY! hahah it was a wild ride! reminds me of my first time doing a marathon on him when i first discovered him too and gradually getting more immersed with him. the way you were so hyped towards the end. Love your misinterpretation of IDEA being a light song in the first 10 seconds only for it to completely WRECK you. he does that, doesnt he? keeps on surprising you in the best possible way. I think its part of his core and essence of being a SHINee member. because their 13 year worth of discography is going to definitely jump on you hehe. Cant wait to see your SHINee reaction then. Love your reactions! Love that even in the first few songs that you have heard of Taemin, you managed to recognize what an artist he is. Born to perform and hone his craft. Wait till you see how much growth he has had since debuting at a young age. I learned to appreciate him more when i went back to all his older stuff.
Amazing. Thank you.
Yes taemin is so involved in his work
From lyrics to choreography, choosing the director gives opinions for the MV, concepts, clothes and so on
Also he can play piano since he was a kid
TAEMIN IS THE REVOLUTION OF KPOP.
ooh you found the King of Kpop Lee Taemin. Enjoy the ART of that man. He's unbelievable at everything.
21:47 "Taemin literally makes the simplest moves look SO powerful"
Yes Sis! omg I cannot WAIT for you to react to his song Move! That song is the actual embodiment of your statement. His dancing was the definition of control: simple but soooo powerful!!
25:53 "I feel like he's saying you're my savior but at the same time you're also my downfall"
You're absolutely right! This ties in with his other song Criminal which he released two months prior to Idea! The central themes and ideas correlate together between the music and videos, you should definitely check it out!
Both of these songs have AMAZING choreography and I think those two really showcase his unique style as a dancer. He is so talented and can do all different types of dance, but there is this certain color to his dance style that people are able to identify as 'Taemin' and those two songs I think will showcase this really well!
If you can, I would LOVE to see your reactions to those two music videos and their dance practice videos!!
I really enjoyed your reaction and I can't wait to see your future reactions to Taemin and SHINee! Keep up the good work!
Johnny! I wanted to say THANK YOU for leaving a comment like this. I can tell you actually watched my video and was hearing what I was saying. Appreciate the the information you added And I’m l’ll definitely be Checking our Move + criminal! Can’t wait! Thank you so much! 💕
@@caitlinbensonn of course! I'm just glad you were able to discover Taemin and recognize his artistry through these performances in his mv's and music! This charisma he exudes as a soloist is such a difference compared to when he's in SHINee! hehe, definitely looking forward to your reaction to their debut song Replay in which he was only 14y/o!
(I also can't wait for you to start exploring SuperM since I just saw your video reacting to Baekhyun!! That group is full of talent~ SHINee + EXO + NCT (+WayV) = PERFECTION!)
His voice is so beautiful and unique!
This is like an audiovisual and reviewing essay of Taemin's base artistry like this is the perfect resume of his whole concept and the way you managed to get some storyline and his legend-like presence is insane. Didn’t think I was going to watch the whole thing but you made me stay. My favorite solo artist in the world is him and knowing that other people either inside and outside kpop can see his art is sublime. Thank you so much!
That was one of the best reactions I've ever watched. You are awesome! Taemin IS...he just IS
Caitlin during the danger video: "he is EXTREMELY handsome"
Me: BESTIE ... just wait ;) it only gets better from here lmao
Taeminnnn I stg ppl can't handle his creativity!😩👌🎩
Caitlin: this song sounds a lot lighter than the other 2 songs
Me laughing hysterically: you just wait sis
AHHHHHH I’m so happy you reacted to him, he’s amazing and so talented!! I’m so glad he’s probably my Ult bias as well as jimin ofcccc !! Anyway your so wonderful and beautiful and I hope you continue to deep dive and please react to superm cause both bae and TAEMIN are in there !! So like tiger inside and 100 xxxxxxx
Taemin stays in car accidents in his MVs. He once said his dream is basically for someone to hit him with a car & then feel bad & fall in love with him. 😂
He does play piano (he has also played it in the live performances of SHINee’s Don’t Call Me recently).
He’s a devout Catholic so you’ll see a ton of religious iconography in his MVs (fun fact his Christian name is Francesco).
I hope you can get more into his work & also SHINee’s music. They’re my favourite group & I’m so glad to see people appreciating the members. Thanks for the reaction!
I wasn't expecting that but yesssssssss Taemin
I´m not even part of his fandom, but for me Taemin is the best solo artist in Korea. He deserves to be recognized by the whole world, because he has such a talent you don´t see much these days....
The way I clicked 😫 literally giving me LIFE this morning, so excited to watch! Thanks Caitlin! ❤️
For your shinee reactions I highly recommend these songs: replay (debut), View, 1 of 1 and don't call me
You're gonna love it! 🥰💕💕
Everytime reactors find Taemin for the first time I think of the meme "Oh no, he's hot". It's so funny. And then the talent hits twice as hard.
"see how the other vocals blend in [in SHINee]" ooooh, you are in for a treat. SHINee are known for their vocals. ESPECIALLY live.
Taemin is THE artist! My very first bias in kpop and still my king! Btw, why is she so cute? I love her!
Sometime after you react to Jimin's Lie, their collab dance is definitely worth checking! Also you probably know it already but he is also in SuperM a group composed of some of the best SM artists (including Kai AND Baekhyun!). This man doesn't sleep. Can't WAIT to see him back from the military!
I just found this video. I have never been to your channel before but omg gurl I looooove your reactions and I love how you notice lots of things within the music, looks and so on. Guuurl u just got another sub! Will say Im mostly here cuz of Taemin but Im 100% gonna check out your other videos! Keep up the good work!
Taemin is his own thing when it comes to solo work, he is on his own league. Like you said he is one of those once in a lifetime artist with so much artistry and passion.
omg, thank you so much for reacting to taemin. I just discovered your channel last night & I absolutely loved it. I'm really happy you liked him/his music. Also yes he is known for having an androgynous style in his fashion & choreos. Again thank you so much for reacting to taemin, I loved your reaction
TAEMIN IS THE KING !!! HE IS UNIQUE, HE IS SO TALENTED !
Taemin is VERY involved in his solo work he writes, composes, and choreographs some of his work he’s even involved in editing his mvs he’s amazing
I love his signature pose (you said reminded you of Jesus on the cross), there is just an elegance to it. He is definitely one of my favorite performers in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gen. His movements just makes you want more. Taemin is known for breaking gender norms for clothing on the regular by wearing crop tops and other things that are "made for women" or gives more of a feminine feel which you've noticed lol
I’m 7 min in and you are a whole MOOD. This is why Taemin is ICONIC (and my personal ultimate bias) and a leading force in the Kpop industry. 🔥❤️
Me the whole time girl!! His face card is NEVER DECLINING!!!!
Taemin Advice best song AND mv of 2021. I stand behind this! 💯🙌🏼
He's also part of SuperM a group with Baekhyun and Kai from Exo! You should react to them!!
And Ten
despite his seducing looks in mv (btw which i die for) he is such a sweetheart behind the scenes....you should definitely react to his duality personality.
Believe me that you will pass out with his live performances👌 I'm living for that 😂💓
Taemin is literally THE WAY. THE RIGHT WAY. THE ONLY WAY. Istg he is the sole reason for my existence.
And the mercy of Lord ofc😇
oh my GOD? The part where you said you're the queen of screenshots: I've watched this mv hundreds of times and I have literally never seen that shot before it went by so fast
Taemin is devout catholic, and yes he takes inspiration from the religion to this art.
Often times i saw that he made a cross movement in his choreography
Taemin is called The kpop's king for a reason, currently he's considered the best solo male artist of all time in history of kpop and he's only 27.
he is the next level in everything he does.
nobody is as creative and risky as he to introduce and create concepts or styles different from what is common in the music industry. It is so unique.
ADVICE is unbelievable because there was the elegance of piano's sound with rap at the same time and singing in another vocal register and to that add the fastest choreography that a soloist has done so far, the visuals and concept. It's insane. Nobody does it like him. No one. And if you go deeper, everything in the MV has a why, but it's not about SM's predetermined concepts, it's more about what he wants to express as an artist, like "TAEMIN" then ADVICE is like the end of one of a whole history of his album "Never Gonna Dance Again" that begins with 2KIDS, CRIMINAL, IDEA and ADVICE where he basically tries or talks about destroying an old identity to be reborn and find his identity. I recommend you to see his interviews, he has an impressive mind and vision regarding music.
Thanks for reacting and I hope you react more often to his MVs that are ART 100%
and many iconic top-notch performances and also to his group SHINee as well, They are highly respected in music industry, they are vocal & perfomance Kings and has a unique sound and color in terms of music.
Taemin best soloist, dancer and performer ever 💥😌
God Taemin is so iconic and deffo recommend his group SHINee as well
Omg. I have never seen a reaction from you and you had me hooked a few minutes in! I had no intention of watching a marathon reaction at this time and I watched the whole thing. Then I subscribed. I'm excited that you will be reacting to SHINee ...my Ultimate Group ...and praying for more Taemin. Thank you for a fabulous reaction!
TAEMIN represents what cannot be precisely defined in the approach to gender and role playing in the MV music video, and the choreography is so multidimensional and unpredictable that it is difficult to classify it into a specific genre.
I am impressed that it pushes the boundaries once again and does not allow itself to be pigeonholed
The piano he identifies with, the female costumes, makeup, and even some choreographies have been mixed up to reflect the masculine and feminine aspect, and shows a beautiful tattoo that previously hid and symbolized freedom
TAEMIN KING TPOP
THE NEXT LEVEL
💎💎💎💎💎
"Taemin you make me want to through thigs!" i have never heard anything else that perfectly describes how i feel about taemin
i'm so glad you reacted to taemin! i completely agree that he's a born artist. his music and videos are just so beautiful and always have something to get across. i loved your reaction and i'm glad you mentioned in several spots the way he played with instrumentals since not many people mention that, and the way he highlighted the piano audibly and visually in advice.
5 seconds into Danger and she already got shook. 😂
TAEMIN is one of a kind for sure. He has his own uniqueness and style it always stands out. as many people would agree theeeee idol of idols. This was such a fun reaction as a first intro to LEGENDARY TAEMIN, king of dark concepts/ vampire/ anime character/ MJ & PRINCE reincarnation etc.....
you picked up on so many details so quickly, i really enjoyed this. thank you!
Kai and Taemin are Dancing King in Kpop!! they are in the same group “Super M”
Yeah but they have different style of dancing. For me, i like Taemin’s more.
You picked out so many symbols and meanings that most other reactors I've seen missed. Great reaction and thoughts!
Revisited this vid bc I’m missing Taemin and people’s reaction to him 😂 I think you need to watch his live performances if you haven’t already! Like the whole Taemin experience watching literally how he aces and embodies literally every concept and skill and talent… he serves in his mv’s and serves in live performances even more!
sayonara hitori
crminal
move
flame of love
pleasee, we need more Taemin!
Taemin is no. 1 kpop dancer. No one can imitate his style 😍
Taemin is insane. So talented and creative
Omg I didn't know this 40+ minute video was exactly what I needed on a Tuesday night. This was soooo fun to watch and you're just such a ball of sunshine. I enjoyed watching you watch Taemin wayyyy too much.
And girl, if you're a fan of Taemin now, wait until you watch some of his concerts. Boy is so sensual on stage, it's actually rude. Can't wait to see you react more to him and my SHINee boys! So glad I found your reactions!!
Caitlin: Idea sounds so much lighter than his other two songs.
Me: *waiting for the beat drop* 😏
"Him in a crop top..." Just wait for it (HAHAHA) Also, his dance practices and live performance are amazing to watch as well!
Had to rewatch love this reaction and Taemin 😅
Yes! My favorite artist/performer! He never dissapoint!!
Yes miss taemin videos are just visually art they're just captivating 😊🥰