@firavun8943 it's not bad management , thier management , I think Simon wants the group to earn everything they work for so they can value it more ,I feel that's one of the reasons why he doesn't advertise the groups mv on youtube, it's a good strategy although it'll take time but it's worth it
Glad to see you back Jordan, this video itself has a really deeper meaning. To breakdown symbolism that used in this video for you first off we all need to understand XG’s lore first XG themselves represent themselves as Wolf Aliens and their fandom is “Alphaz” which is wolf. So all the mask you saw any fashion related fangs/ wolf ears / tails all accessories already selected carefully. XG represents Mouth (communication/singing / rapping) Audience represents Eyes (to see / perceive) Half headed person represents haters / brainless (people who sleep on them and look down on them) At first glance you can see half headed monument which represents netizen these day that they always judge idols / having surveillance drone around themselves and try to pin point anything wrong or don’t fit with their narrative. The monument itself is huge and stand right infront of Simon Jakops like the statue looked down on him. This half headed statue can also represent people who are brainless and self centered too. The concept of this mv is about destruction, context of this mv is to destroy all the idol’s stereotypes. You can see all members break something / Jurin wearing American football outfit but also wearing skirt and breaks through the walls(i feel it represents men’s sport is not for women but XG will change those ideas) / Cocona cutting her hair with concept of idol’s hair stereotypes, hairs play major part as personal identity but Cocona shown that even i have no hair or breach my eyebrows i’m still myself/ Maya(the person who wore glasses in courtroom said i’m the Judge and Jury) - in this room there are no Judge and jury only herself and audience which mean she’s the only one who has authority to judge herself not by other people that she did right or wrong with her own choices. That’s only a glimpse for now. I did a while analysis on Twitter since this release but because i’m Alphaz that’s why i understand almost everything 🥹😅 casual listeners might not be able to catch all the symbolic subjects in here since there’s so many thing happen here. But that’s why it made this MV so interesting l!! Not only because of crazy visual but also crazy hidden meanings too❤ hope you take a look and maybe can appreciate this mv a but more 😊🙏🫶
@@12345678abracadabra Simon is not the director though it’s Cho Gi Seok who directed the video, i believe these are heavily leans towards his vision more than Simon. How it works on pre-production process is the label just discussed and gave the song to the production team and maybe explain what kind of concept they are looking for. Most of these symbolism i think came from director’s side more than Simon. Also i’m art director and i see this through my art perspective you dont need to agree. We can interpret this mv however we want, art is subjective 🙂 i won’t say i’m correct. Just the way i see it 😂
Thanks for this 😍 Love seeing actual interesting, knowledgable stuff in the comments rather than people just arguing if they are underrated or not lol. This is the part of the community I am here for 🙌🏻💜
Although I acknowledge that going bald should not be a revolutionary thing, we have to take in the context of what it's in, which is the idol industry. An inustry that takes control of too much to make their idols look beautiful and perfect. Cocona's cut may be performative but it strongly sends a message. No bald caps, no wig cutting. Straight up being a badass.
@@blueberrysponge42Probably a translation issue. J-Alphaz heard directly from her parents that Cocona wanted to do this buzzed hairstyle for a while but she had to wait for the right concept. Nothing about being disappointed, just that it was her choice.
This music video is POWERFUL because it tells a story about a wolf pack, XG, and their leader, Simon, who starts things off. They confront a leader full of stereotypes, portrayed as a mindless, self-centered president with a headless tower and a worshipped portrait of him. Each member of XG, along with the masked wolves (probably, XGALX team) attacks the tower from different angles, showcasing their unique personalities and strengths, and leaving a clear message about their talent and power as a group. "Woke Up" is definitely XG being true to their brand in the music scene, breaking stereotypes, making a big impact, and being Xtraordinary as always. 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺
They are a wolf pack. So like wolves that see at night. Their eyes glow when the light at night hits their eyes. Also wolves see in inferred. The reason for the inferred cut scenes.
That’s cool and all, but 1) it’s actually “INFRAred” not “INFERred”, 2) wolves in no way have that ability, and 3) none of those shots are from their POV, which would be how they see.
In all likelihood, there may be several things combining for why they have those shots. 1) It just looks different and cool. 2) Many times wolves are filmed in night vision (often green shaded) because they’re often semi nocturnal. 3) A common editing trick to show “non human POV” is to shift color or use some sort of infrared style. 4) One of the most famous alien series in cinema (The Predator) has their hunters use infrared POV, so while these shots are not POV, many people associate a thermal POV with alien hunters. But I’m not the director/editor, so these are just guesses. Sick shots in an amazing music video, regardless.
@@serenamizuki3960 Idiot! XGALX is just the headquarters of AVEX - Japan's largest entertainment company that has helped many K-pop idols debut in Japan.
I saw their performance on TV and just found them yesterday. They were so fkn cool. I’m Japanese and the fact that they are Japanese was mind blowing to me like I didn’t know there was a group of artists like this in Japan 🤯🙌
the mv gave justice to the song, and the song gave justice to the mv. everything worked sooo well with each other, serving us probably one of the most ICONIC song/concept/mv of the year. crazyyyy
when i first saw it i was like dude it's so Cho Giseok coded like literally if he put his style into mv and what i see? yes it was Cho Giseok. he's unreal photo artist which made insane thing like each image a masterpiece then he start doing mv I've never been happier. like look at this, isn't gorgeous?
we really cannot expect anything less than perfect from THE cho gi-seok! everything i saw from this genius person is mindblowing 🔥 always out-of-this-world concepts and exceedingly great creative direction (like u said, the shape & overall aesthetic). instantly knew it's cho gi-seok's when i first watched the mv bc i haven't seen anyone perfect this creative style like him
music video director - chogiseok (조기석) Work: XG • WOKE UP MV XG - GRL GVNG MV and music video director - rimayoon (윤승림) Work : XG - TGIF MV aespa - Armageddon MV IVE - HEYA MV
XG came to break the stereotypes of K-POP female groups, both with the beats, raps, costumes, body language, dance and lyrics. It has a certain air of 90's groups which makes it attractive for both adults and children.
I think the monument he said looks like King Kong... actually looks like part of a head... nose with two nostrils, mouth, chin, and base as neck. Looking at an upward angle. Also, the man in blue suit with half of head in Maya's part in MV represents corporate music executives and haters who doubted them and their ability to perform rap, R&B, and Hip-Hop genres. There were some things you were able to show that I didn't see before
Gonna have to disagree because he has a wolf mask which ties in with the fandom Alphaz. If anything he represents the first alphaz the first fan of xg.
1:50 @@24yeffinakawarjri24I just want to clarify. I am not talking about the man with Alphaz mask that is Simon . I meant the part of the monument that he said looks like King Kong looks like nose and top half of a head. Then in the Maya's part there is a man with half a head then explodes. I made changes to the original post...so there isn't any confusion. Thanks for the reply.
@@24yeffinakawarjri24He pauses at 1:52-1:56. Take a look and see if you see the nose with nostril, lips or mouth and front part of the face. The bottom of the monument looks like it has a neck.
It's a Kpop MV. The best Jpop this year for me is XG's MV, CG editing skills. I have a lot of respect for their editing team, it's amazing👏Their MVs are amazing, so good, they never disappoint the viewers
@@taehofu they don’t categorize themselves as kpop nor jpop since they’re aiming for a global reach hence the english hiphop/rnb songs. They’re based in korea but their backer is avex japan.
Amazing video. One thing I loved as a minor editor myself is the link they have between Harvey's two appearances. At the end of her re-entry, there's a brief moment where she turns to look up (probably at Chisa's intro) and the scene is black and white. Her 2nd appearance is then the black and white float.
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the view counts and their talents are VERY heavily skewed against them. not gonna even talk about the group themselves, just the song itself is one of the best so far in 2024. hard beats with crazy raplines, but i guess a full hip hop rap song will never generate as many views as Pop songs in general. but thats what i like about XG, its not all about what is the most popular, they do whatever the hell they want. about the video, thnank you so much it was very insightful and i have subscribed. keep it up! lets go XG!
People should never compare XGs views with K-pop groups. K-pop does “massive” ad payola and a huge % of their MV views are inorganic. The actual verified data is out there on that. That’s how K-pop MVs always get those 100000000000000000 views. XG ranks at the top of groups with “organic” views. XG also is not backed or supported by knetz and K-pop fandoms whose literal lifestyle is 24/7 streaming culture. XGs fandom also skews older who don’t “stream 24/7” (families/careers) unlike most K-pop groups whose fandoms are much younger
watching jordan is so fun because it doesn’t seem like he’s teaching but he is and he’s making it fun not just by being really energetic but also because he chooses the best songs and coolest music videos to teach us with
Little note to Hinata's part, the theme storywise is about a butterfly breaking through its cocoon. The shattered mirror is like the broken part of cocoon. She is like a caterpillar standing in the middle with strings or silk attached to her. The strobe light turing on and off is like the light of the outside world breaching through the cocoon when it's been breaking apart. Then the headshot blending scene just mimics an insect silhouette. And then there is that butterfly background image. Woke up looking like a blue morpho.
I think the scene at 20:44 is they're keying out different sections of both shots, then just fading them in and out. The other effect they put with it I think is some kind of warping effect but I'm not sure what it's called. It looks similar to that effect that like, crushes an image into itself that a lot of people were using for memes a few years ago, but only using it very lightly. Looks almost like an artistic filter like a paintbrush filter might have been used a bit as well. I only do casual editing so I might be wrong but if this answers your question or gives you an idea of what it might actually be then great!
They appeared on my RUclips reels and I looked them up and now I keep seeing videos about this MV on my feed/recommendations. The only Kpop group I listen to right now besides those two 2NE1 song is Riize. So I might actually check more about them when I have the time. I know they are not exactly Kpop but you know.
Finally! Been waiting for this. I commented on your other XG reaction video right after I watched this Woke Up MV. You're the first reactor that came to mind. You served again, good sir. Thank you! Kudos, XGALX! 🔥👏🏼
SBSKPop performance was unreal!! Seriously one of the best live performances i have seen on SBS in a while. XG just hits different here. Hope more people start reacting to this SBS performance as it is that good!! 🐺🔥🔥🔥
XG's Multicultural Concept is one not seen before. WOKE UP is their most rap-focused single yet, essentially doing away with the idea of a melodic hook. 808 bass infused with sounds unique to East Asia. First time all 7 members Rapping together for the first time. Part of XG Artistry Concept they're Alien Space Wolves pack from another Universe Galaxy. XG Alien Storyline concept wasn't established until Shooting Star [3rd] video released 2023. Starting from Shooting Star [3rd] video up to WOKE UP [11th] video are XG Alien Concept Storyline. XG Alien Wolf concepts, XG can tranformed themselves. XG transformed themselves into Alien Wolves. Wolf Visuals, grills with fangs, Wolf eyes, ears, nails-claws, Wolf helmets, hats, clothing, baby wolves on Wolf float with Harvey, foxes masks. In some of XG's Music Videos XG being teleported back to their Universe Galaxy Planet. XG Spaceship name X-G-A-L-X.
When I first saw the MV back in May, five seconds in I was right back in GRL GVNG land. And, sure enough: WOKE UP has same Director: Cho Gi-Seok; same Editor: CGS Studios & Park jisu. Which made me promise time and space for another lovely Lets-Single-Frame-An-XG-Video session. (Because GRL GVNG has some sweet one and two-frame moments, some of which I think you showed in your reaction back then.) Your analysis here drove me to finally do that tonight for WOKE UP. The details in there boggle the mind. Also, I've been watching a lot of Reaction to WOKE UP. After single-framing it tonight, I have to wonder: Do the reactors realize how much frame-dropping goes on in their re-renders? Man. If you watch only reactions chances are you miss some interesting detail. Like, single-framing, it is perfectly clear, at the end of her first verse, 00:39, HARVEY makes her kamikaze into the Edifice of the Brainless, not into some meaningless lump. (A detail I've not seen in the reactors' playbacks) And then, right after that, there's an 18-frame black and white low-angle shot of HARVEY amid aerial fireworks. She searches, does not smile. A strangely poignant liminal space. (Another moment missed all along.) I missed many of the Take-A-Bite transitions, too. Nice to finally see it all and appreciate the vision and work in it. There's some oddly annoying grain showing in the "dolly back" on COCONA at the end of her first verse. Makes me think it wasn't an original dolly-shot at all, but a noisy post push-in reversed. Or something. The noise adds nothing, so... shooting high ISO in low light? Also, at 01:22, think that loss of focus an accident? They wouldn't have AF would they? Because it looks like JURIN's right hand broke the whole focus. But then they might be setting up the focus shift on the scene for the next verse? Lot of that sort of musicality elsewhere in the process. Anyway. Thanks for the eyes and mind again. These technical perspectives satisfy.
13:09 "She's shaving her head and absolutely obliterating any kind of idol stereotypes"
That's XG for you
Cocona's such a badass for this
It remembers me of Minami Minegishi shaved her Hair when she breaks the Golden Rule of Akb48
OMG I'VE NEVER CLICKED VIDEO SO FAST BEFORE 😭😭
sameeee HAHAHAHAHAHHA T-T
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Sammmee guurrll I've been waiting for so looonngg
SAME OMG 😭😭
Me too mama. 😅
I don't know why XG is still underrated. Hiphop runs through their veins.
Only for knetz, ykw.
I wouldn't say they're underrated, they're one of the most popular girl groups now!
I think knets or other fans preferred cutesy type of group that can't even sing live hahaha.
Bad management.
@firavun8943 it's not bad management , thier management , I think Simon wants the group to earn everything they work for so they can value it more ,I feel that's one of the reasons why he doesn't advertise the groups mv on youtube, it's a good strategy although it'll take time but it's worth it
XG's 'WOKE UP' Music Video is insane. The song is dope.
Yes it was so good and their raps are on point!!
fr omg i love rap n urgh this is so good they ate up the flow
*TWICE's NAYEON* will have a comeback on June 14, 2024. Are you excited ?? 😊
They definitly deserves to win the music video of the year in all award ceremonies
@@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON_3stop commenting on this video talking about other artists, we’re focused on XG right now
IM SO GLAD U REACTED TO THIS😭😭😭 XG is sooo underrated
Real
this is true but I got curious, what is it called when it it between underrated and overrated
Def not underated. Not known enough yes. Not accepted by lots of K-netz yes. Underated, No.
@@Death_by_Kim_Yoohyeon frrr
@@mRtaROtt i would say there're more underappreciated i think thats the in-between 😭
Glad to see you back Jordan, this video itself has a really deeper meaning.
To breakdown symbolism that used in this video for you first off we all need to understand XG’s lore first
XG themselves represent themselves as Wolf Aliens and their fandom is “Alphaz” which is wolf. So all the mask you saw any fashion related fangs/ wolf ears / tails all accessories already selected carefully.
XG represents Mouth (communication/singing / rapping)
Audience represents Eyes (to see / perceive)
Half headed person represents haters / brainless (people who sleep on them and look down on them)
At first glance you can see half headed monument which represents netizen these day that they always judge idols / having surveillance drone around themselves and try to pin point anything wrong or don’t fit with their narrative. The monument itself is huge and stand right infront of Simon Jakops like the statue looked down on him. This half headed statue can also represent people who are brainless and self centered too.
The concept of this mv is about destruction, context of this mv is to destroy all the idol’s stereotypes. You can see all members break something / Jurin wearing American football outfit but also wearing skirt and breaks through the walls(i feel it represents men’s sport is not for women but XG will change those ideas) / Cocona cutting her hair with concept of idol’s hair stereotypes, hairs play major part as personal identity but Cocona shown that even i have no hair or breach my eyebrows i’m still myself/ Maya(the person who wore glasses in courtroom said i’m the Judge and Jury) - in this room there are no Judge and jury only herself and audience which mean she’s the only one who has authority to judge herself not by other people that she did right or wrong with her own choices.
That’s only a glimpse for now. I did a while analysis on Twitter since this release but because i’m Alphaz that’s why i understand almost everything 🥹😅 casual listeners might not be able to catch all the symbolic subjects in here since there’s so many thing happen here. But that’s why it made this MV so interesting l!! Not only because of crazy visual but also crazy hidden meanings too❤ hope you take a look and maybe can appreciate this mv a but more 😊🙏🫶
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😱😱😱😱😱🔥🔥🔥🔥
You probably added more meaning than Simon did lol
@@12345678abracadabra Simon is not the director though it’s Cho Gi Seok who directed the video, i believe these are heavily leans towards his vision more than Simon. How it works on pre-production process is the label just discussed and gave the song to the production team and maybe explain what kind of concept they are looking for. Most of these symbolism i think came from director’s side more than Simon. Also i’m art director and i see this through my art perspective you dont need to agree. We can interpret this mv however we want, art is subjective 🙂 i won’t say i’m correct. Just the way i see it 😂
Thanks for this 😍
Love seeing actual interesting, knowledgable stuff in the comments rather than people just arguing if they are underrated or not lol.
This is the part of the community I am here for 🙌🏻💜
Although I acknowledge that going bald should not be a revolutionary thing, we have to take in the context of what it's in, which is the idol industry. An inustry that takes control of too much to make their idols look beautiful and perfect. Cocona's cut may be performative but it strongly sends a message. No bald caps, no wig cutting. Straight up being a badass.
ココナは以前もこのヘアスタイルにしたことがあり、またやりたいと前から思っていましたが事務所に止められていたそうです。
今回、曲のコンセプトに合っていると許可が下りたそうです。
でも彼女の親は残念がっていたそうです。
@@hy-lm6hj her parents were disappointed? Is it bad translation? I thought her parents explained it to the fans?
@@blueberrysponge42Probably a translation issue. J-Alphaz heard directly from her parents that Cocona wanted to do this buzzed hairstyle for a while but she had to wait for the right concept. Nothing about being disappointed, just that it was her choice.
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誰かのコメントでそう書いてあるのを見たのですが、調べてみたらコンサート会場で彼女の両親に会った方がそう聞いたそうです。
親が残念がってたと言うコメントがどこで見たか忘れてしまいましたが、親が公認との事です。
You know an MV is great when Jordan Orme makes a 20+ minutes video about it.
And yeah, the best wolf concept ever done, you can fight me with this one. You know it's gonna be a top-notch MV if it's XG 😤🐺
ALPHAZ RULE🐺
Better then Wolfgang 💌
whaat about my exo - growl hahahahaha
@@aroundtheflatearth2388 nah
I love stray kids, but im giving this to XG girls are fire@@user-b7nnytokk1
This music video is POWERFUL because it tells a story about a wolf pack, XG, and their leader, Simon, who starts things off. They confront a leader full of stereotypes, portrayed as a mindless, self-centered president with a headless tower and a worshipped portrait of him. Each member of XG, along with the masked wolves (probably, XGALX team) attacks the tower from different angles, showcasing their unique personalities and strengths, and leaving a clear message about their talent and power as a group. "Woke Up" is definitely XG being true to their brand in the music scene, breaking stereotypes, making a big impact, and being Xtraordinary as always. 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺
Of all the comments on all the reaction videos I've seen, this is the best at breaking down some of the concept. Thanks :)
very well said
I ABSOLUTELY KNEW THAT WHEN I FIRST WATCHED THIS JORDAN WOULD GO CRAZY OVER THIS MV WHEN HE WOULD WATCH IT. I WAS WAITINGGG
the moment i watched the woke up mv i was like "yeah jordan is gonna flip"
This is what Coco means by "XG bout to break your idol stereotypes"!!
Waiting for you to react to this ❤
The ALPHAZ were waiting for your reaction. Thank you so much for the support!!!
XG IS THE FUTURE!!!
They are a wolf pack. So like wolves that see at night. Their eyes glow when the light at night hits their eyes. Also wolves see in inferred. The reason for the inferred cut scenes.
That’s cool and all, but 1) it’s actually “INFRAred” not “INFERred”, 2) wolves in no way have that ability, and 3) none of those shots are from their POV, which would be how they see.
In all likelihood, there may be several things combining for why they have those shots. 1) It just looks different and cool. 2) Many times wolves are filmed in night vision (often green shaded) because they’re often semi nocturnal. 3) A common editing trick to show “non human POV” is to shift color or use some sort of infrared style. 4) One of the most famous alien series in cinema (The Predator) has their hunters use infrared POV, so while these shots are not POV, many people associate a thermal POV with alien hunters.
But I’m not the director/editor, so these are just guesses. Sick shots in an amazing music video, regardless.
*XG fandom name* : *ALPHAZ*
*XG Music Videos (IN RELEASE ORDER)* :
1. 'Tippy Toes' (DEBUT)
2. 'MASCARA'
3. 'SHOOTING STAR'
4. 'LEFT RIGHT'
5. 'GRL GVNG' (The full song is available on various streaming platforms or streaming media services)
6. 'TGIF'
7. 'NEW DANCE'
8. 'PUPPET SHOW'
9. 'NEW DANCE' (Multiverse Music Video)
10. 'WINTER WITHOUT YOU'
11. XG & VALORANT - 'UNDEFEATED' // VCT Pacific 2024 Song (Collaboration)
12. 'WOKE UP'
I am so excited for *NAYEON's* comeback (June 14, 2024)
Thank you
Show You Can by Maya and Cocona for Street Women Fighter 2?
Don't forget ( show you can ) (hesonoo x gene)
Why have the parentheses after grl gvng? Every song can be streamed on multiple platforms lol
Maya's baddass entrance really caught my attention and no reactors were stunned by it. I knew you would appreciate it and you did. Thank you.
For the Information, they are not Kpop group. But they are global group
Based out of and produced in Korea 🙃
한국에서 생산깔앗으니 케이팝이지 뭔
🫰🫡👏people need to learn thanks
@@옥-u2p Koreans are only hired to work for them, stop being delusional 🤣🤣
@@serenamizuki3960 Idiot! XGALX is just the headquarters of AVEX - Japan's largest entertainment company that has helped many K-pop idols debut in Japan.
I saw their performance on TV and just found them yesterday. They were so fkn cool. I’m Japanese and the fact that they are Japanese was mind blowing to me like I didn’t know there was a group of artists like this in Japan 🤯🙌
frrrr!!! theyre voices are sooo unique, im japanese too!!!
the mv gave justice to the song, and the song gave justice to the mv. everything worked sooo well with each other, serving us probably one of the most ICONIC song/concept/mv of the year. crazyyyy
XG has the most powerful creative MV’s everytime
when i first saw it i was like dude it's so Cho Giseok coded like literally if he put his style into mv and what i see? yes it was Cho Giseok. he's unreal photo artist which made insane thing like each image a masterpiece then he start doing mv I've never been happier. like look at this, isn't gorgeous?
we really cannot expect anything less than perfect from THE cho gi-seok! everything i saw from this genius person is mindblowing 🔥 always out-of-this-world concepts and exceedingly great creative direction (like u said, the shape & overall aesthetic). instantly knew it's cho gi-seok's when i first watched the mv bc i haven't seen anyone perfect this creative style like him
わかります！！！！！！
マヤがドンッて降りてくる所で音が重なるの、めちゃめちゃ興奮しますよね😭👏👏👏
リアクション動画お待ちしていました❤️🔥今回もプロ視点の細かい切り取り解説、すごく勉強になりました🐺
When she said "fly me on Tokyo" then we cut to her rapping on top of the Tokyo Tower😮💥
I was waiting for this reaction soo muchh
This MV stayed for almost 2 days at #1 trending
It was actually almost 3 days 🔥
@@kingbyouchoob2488still doesn't have enough views though. Should have 50 mill right now but xg is so underrated
music video director - chogiseok (조기석)
Work:
XG • WOKE UP MV
XG - GRL GVNG MV
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music video director - rimayoon (윤승림)
Work :
XG - TGIF MV
aespa - Armageddon MV
IVE - HEYA MV
This is the most detailed reaction video I have ever seen explaining the shooting and editing of the "WOKE UP" MV. Thank you very much!
FINALYYYYYYYYYYY!! THE GOAT IS BACK ON XG!!! THANK YOU JORDAN!!!
XG ATE AND LEFT SERO CRUMBS!!!!🔥🔥🔥
XG는 혁명을 일으키고있고 k pop과 다릅니다 그래서 전 좋아합니다 새로운 시대를 XG가 열고있다고 보면 됩니다 그 누구도 하질않는 새로운 장르 XG❤❤❤
XG came to break the stereotypes of K-POP female groups, both with the beats, raps, costumes, body language, dance and lyrics.
It has a certain air of 90's groups which makes it attractive for both adults and children.
I love the 90s/00's era R&B, rap, hip hop, pop influence. Makes me feel like a kid again.
What a Music Video !! What a song !! 🤯🤯🤯🤯
HOLY MOLY !!!! *TWICE's NAYEON* is coming !!!! She will release an Album on June 14, 2024.
До этого клипа я понятия не имела кто такие XG, но эта песня застряла у меня в голове, поэтому теперь я их стэню) 😂
I think the monument he said looks like King Kong... actually looks like part of a head... nose with two nostrils, mouth, chin, and base as neck. Looking at an upward angle. Also, the man in blue suit with half of head in Maya's part in MV represents corporate music executives and haters who doubted them and their ability to perform rap, R&B, and Hip-Hop genres.
There were some things you were able to show that I didn't see before
Gonna have to disagree because he has a wolf mask which ties in with the fandom Alphaz. If anything he represents the first alphaz the first fan of xg.
1:50 @@24yeffinakawarjri24I just want to clarify. I am not talking about the man with Alphaz mask that is Simon . I meant the part of the monument that he said looks like King Kong looks like nose and top half of a head. Then in the Maya's part there is a man with half a head then explodes. I made changes to the original post...so there isn't any confusion. Thanks for the reply.
@@24yeffinakawarjri24He pauses at 1:52-1:56. Take a look and see if you see the nose with nostril, lips or mouth and front part of the face. The bottom of the monument looks like it has a neck.
I recently found XG by random chance on RUclips and they have never disappointed. They're beyond amazing. Great analysis sir 👏
It's a Kpop MV. The best Jpop this year for me is XG's MV, CG editing skills. I have a lot of respect for their editing team, it's amazing👏Their MVs are amazing, so good, they never disappoint the viewers
i thought they was an international group that sometimes promotes in korea, but japanese based?
@@taehofu they don’t categorize themselves as kpop nor jpop since they’re aiming for a global reach hence the english hiphop/rnb songs. They’re based in korea but their backer is avex japan.
XG , MV , CG ✌🏼🙌🏼
I feel like XG is still so slept on, these girls are a beast of music group. The mv is craaazyy. Ima need a hip-hop album from them ASAP🐺🔥
This is my favorite reaction by Jordan Orme. I really enjoyed all the technical and artistic details he focused on. And it’s a good MV.
Amazing video. One thing I loved as a minor editor myself is the link they have between Harvey's two appearances. At the end of her re-entry, there's a brief moment where she turns to look up (probably at Chisa's intro) and the scene is black and white. Her 2nd appearance is then the black and white float.
I've been WAITING for this reaction 🤣
I love *XG.* They are fantastic. They can do it all. Their Music Videos are top-notch.
I love *Stray Kids.* I love their music. Their songs/tracks are fantastic. Their rapping is insane. Their vocals are beautiful. Their dancing is top-tier. Their M/Vs or Music Videos are insane.
I love *aespa.* Their storyline/lore is intriguing. I love their tracks/songs. Their discography is diverse. Their concept is futuristic. They can nail any concept. Their B-SIDES are amazing. They can nail any genre. I love their singing, rapping and dancing. Their vocals are impressive. Their rapping is dope. Their dancing is awesome. Their visuals are great. Their Track Videos are fantastic. Their MVs are phenomenal.
*NewJeans* is an amazing group. I love their music. I love their voices. Their voices are beautiful. Their dancing is impressive. Their MVs are very interesting.
I love *IVE.* I love their music. I love their concept. Their music is iconic. I love their songs/tracks. Their songs/tracks are great. Their discography is flawless. Their title tracks and B-SIDES are really good. Their MVs are top-tier. Their singing is awesome. Their dancing is amazing. Their rapping is dope.
I love *SEVENTEEN.* I really adore them. I really appreciate them. They are great. Their songs/tracks are great. I love their rapping, singing and dancing. I love their MVs. Their [M/Vs] are visually stunning. Their [MVs] are top-notch.
*NMIXX's* music is top-tier. Their songs/tracks are immaculate. Their dancing is phenomenal. Their vocals are amazing. Their rapping is impressive. Their visuals are great. Their concept is fascinating. Their M/Vs are intriguing.
I love *Red Velvet.* Their songs/tracks are phenomenal. I love their singing, dancing and rapping. Their vocals are insane. Their concept is interesting. Their MVs are mysterious.
I love *Dreamcatcher.* I love their tracks/songs. Their concept is amazing. Their discography is top-tier. Their MVs are awesome.
I love *(G)I-DLE.* I really love their stage presence. I love their songs/tracks. Their discography is diverse. They can nail any concept. Their Music Videos are awesome.
I love *EVERGLOW.* Their songs/tracks are awesome. Their title tracks are top-tier. Their MVs are insane.
I love *KISS OF LIFE.* Their music is top-tier. Their songs/tracks are really good. Their concept is cool. Their storyline is something else. Their vocals are great. Julie's rapping is impressive. Their dancing is great. Their Music Videos/MVs are intriguing.
I love *ITZY.* I love their music. I love their songs/tracks. They are so versatile. Their love their rapping, dancing and singing. Their M/Vs or Music Videos are incredible.
I love *ATEEZ.* I love their songs/tracks. I love their singing, rapping and dancing. They are great performers. Their stage presence is phenomenal. Their discography is diverse. Their MVs are cool.
*NAYEON* will release her "NA" Album on June 14, 2024.
so u like kpop.
the view counts and their talents are VERY heavily skewed against them. not gonna even talk about the group themselves, just the song itself is one of the best so far in 2024. hard beats with crazy raplines, but i guess a full hip hop rap song will never generate as many views as Pop songs in general. but thats what i like about XG, its not all about what is the most popular, they do whatever the hell they want.
about the video, thnank you so much it was very insightful and i have subscribed. keep it up! lets go XG!
People should never compare XGs views with K-pop groups. K-pop does “massive” ad payola and a huge % of their MV views are inorganic. The actual verified data is out there on that. That’s how K-pop MVs always get those 100000000000000000 views. XG ranks at the top of groups with “organic” views. XG also is not backed or supported by knetz and K-pop fandoms whose literal lifestyle is 24/7 streaming culture. XGs fandom also skews older who don’t “stream 24/7” (families/careers) unlike most K-pop groups whose fandoms are much younger
@@kingbyouchoob2488 thank you for your insight. where do i see the organic view data? or verified views data? is it a website or an app?
@@kingbyouchoob2488 thank you for the insight, where do I find the verified views data? Is there a site or app I can go to?
Y'all looking for everything too much. The visuals are top tier and I love the music video altogether. I LOVE THEM AND THE EDITING 🔥🔥🔥🔥⚘
I've not stopped listening to this since it dropped ❤❤❤
The eye thing reminds me of the cherub angel. I feel like it matches the theme of aliens beyond our comprehension. They see all.
watching jordan is so fun because it doesn’t seem like he’s teaching but he is and he’s making it fun not just by being really energetic but also because he chooses the best songs and coolest music videos to teach us with
Let’s go!!!!! XG!!!
Little note to Hinata's part, the theme storywise is about a butterfly breaking through its cocoon. The shattered mirror is like the broken part of cocoon. She is like a caterpillar standing in the middle with strings or silk attached to her. The strobe light turing on and off is like the light of the outside world breaching through the cocoon when it's been breaking apart. Then the headshot blending scene just mimics an insect silhouette. And then there is that butterfly background image. Woke up looking like a blue morpho.
I think the scene at 20:44 is they're keying out different sections of both shots, then just fading them in and out. The other effect they put with it I think is some kind of warping effect but I'm not sure what it's called. It looks similar to that effect that like, crushes an image into itself that a lot of people were using for memes a few years ago, but only using it very lightly. Looks almost like an artistic filter like a paintbrush filter might have been used a bit as well. I only do casual editing so I might be wrong but if this answers your question or gives you an idea of what it might actually be then great!
Omgg I’ve been waiting for this reaction. This is one of my favourite mv’s ever honestly
Oooh, I've been waiting for you to check this out!
Finally another XG reaction!!! Ive been waiting sooooo long@
quality so good Jordan had to upload his reaction in 4k 🤩
this is the best bday gifttt 😭😭😭😭
happy birthday pooks
YESS I WAS HOPING YOU'D REACT TO THIS MV 🥹💗💗
we have been waiting for your reaction so bad😭😭
The gasp I gusped when I saw this video. I’m so ready for this reaction!!!!
I've literally been waiting for your reaction since they released the woke up mv
Finally!!! Im waiting for this vdo reaction to XG❤
Omg I've been waiting for this!!!😭😭
I've been waiting for this thankyou ❤
Basically they're J-Pop, singing in English cuz they're international atp but they're also fluent in Korean from what I've heard
Xpop
They appeared on my RUclips reels and I looked them up and now I keep seeing videos about this MV on my feed/recommendations. The only Kpop group I listen to right now besides those two 2NE1 song is Riize. So I might actually check more about them when I have the time. I know they are not exactly Kpop but you know.
Finally! Been waiting for this. I commented on your other XG reaction video right after I watched this Woke Up MV. You're the first reactor that came to mind. You served again, good sir. Thank you! Kudos, XGALX! 🔥👏🏼
Thanks to your video, I finally understood the identity of the first monument😆✨
Thank you very much😌
Oh yes!! Finally!! You won't believe but i was waiting for your reaction since the MV came out🙂
xg目当てで数年ぶりにMステ観た！笑 かっこよかったよー
THE ONLY REACTION I WAS WAITING FOR
FINALLY JORDON'S REACTION 👄
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR HIM TO REACT ON THIS FIREEE😍😍😍
I knew it! I knew he's gonna react to this
They've found this perfect hybrid, something between western sound and appeal, but also jpop/kpop visual appeal and I absolutely LOVE IT. ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥
I WAS WAITING FOR THISSSSSSSS
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS REACTION!!!!!
I've been waiting for this video ever since the MV dropped
I’ve been waiting for this, Jordan!😭
I'm not even a video editor but I was so excited to watch this. Greetings from Brazil ❤🇧🇷 love your content
Took you LONG ENOUGH.🙏🏼 (thank you)
I HAVE BEEEENNNN WAITINGGG FOR THIS 👻👻✨️✨️✨️😟😟🫶💗💗💗💗💗💗LOVE YOU JORDANNN
I RLLY LOVE THIS GUY, THE EDITING, THE ANALYSIS, EVERYTHING CHEF KISS!!
I knew u had to react to this i was waiting for this ever since xg dropped this banger.
Yaaay I've been waiting for youuuu
When you feel so FOMO and lonely for week but Jordan just uploaded his new video TT . This save my day
This is what i have been waiting!!!
I didn't know about Simon and I'm glad you reacted to XG they slayed
SBSKPop performance was unreal!! Seriously one of the best live performances i have seen on SBS in a while. XG just hits different here. Hope more people start reacting to this SBS performance as it is that good!! 🐺🔥🔥🔥
I KNEW YOU WAS GONNA REACT TO THIS BC OF HOW GOOD THE EDITING IS
XG's Multicultural Concept is one not seen before.
WOKE UP is their most rap-focused single yet, essentially doing away with the idea of a melodic hook. 808 bass infused with sounds unique to East Asia. First time all 7 members Rapping together for the first time. Part of XG Artistry Concept they're Alien Space Wolves pack from another Universe Galaxy. XG Alien Storyline concept wasn't established until Shooting Star [3rd] video released 2023. Starting from Shooting Star [3rd] video up to WOKE UP [11th] video are XG Alien Concept Storyline. XG Alien Wolf concepts, XG can tranformed themselves.
XG transformed themselves into Alien Wolves. Wolf Visuals, grills with fangs, Wolf eyes, ears, nails-claws, Wolf helmets, hats, clothing, baby wolves on Wolf float with Harvey, foxes masks. In some of XG's Music Videos XG being teleported back to their Universe Galaxy Planet. XG Spaceship name X-G-A-L-X.
XG AND YOU (yes you are an idol) ARE MY ULTS
Thank you so much for reacting!!! Been waiting on your video since the mv dropped
When I first saw the MV back in May, five seconds in I was right back in GRL GVNG land. And, sure enough: WOKE UP has same Director: Cho Gi-Seok; same Editor: CGS Studios & Park jisu.
Which made me promise time and space for another lovely Lets-Single-Frame-An-XG-Video session. (Because GRL GVNG has some sweet one and two-frame moments, some of which I think you showed in your reaction back then.)
Your analysis here drove me to finally do that tonight for WOKE UP. The details in there boggle the mind.
Also, I've been watching a lot of Reaction to WOKE UP. After single-framing it tonight, I have to wonder: Do the reactors realize how much frame-dropping goes on in their re-renders? Man.
If you watch only reactions chances are you miss some interesting detail.
Like, single-framing, it is perfectly clear, at the end of her first verse, 00:39, HARVEY makes her kamikaze into the Edifice of the Brainless, not into some meaningless lump. (A detail I've not seen in the reactors' playbacks) And then, right after that, there's an 18-frame black and white low-angle shot of HARVEY amid aerial fireworks. She searches, does not smile. A strangely poignant liminal space. (Another moment missed all along.)
I missed many of the Take-A-Bite transitions, too. Nice to finally see it all and appreciate the vision and work in it.
There's some oddly annoying grain showing in the "dolly back" on COCONA at the end of her first verse. Makes me think it wasn't an original dolly-shot at all, but a noisy post push-in reversed. Or something. The noise adds nothing, so... shooting high ISO in low light?
Also, at 01:22, think that loss of focus an accident? They wouldn't have AF would they? Because it looks like JURIN's right hand broke the whole focus. But then they might be setting up the focus shift on the scene for the next verse? Lot of that sort of musicality elsewhere in the process.
Anyway. Thanks for the eyes and mind again. These technical perspectives satisfy.
I love how everyone was waiting for his reaction to this mv😂
OMGGGGGG FINALLY!!!!
so much fun watching it, thank a ton Jordan ❤
Subscribed because of XG
I've been eagerly awaiting this video! Thanks for reacting to XG!
Luv the breakdown XG baddest global GG on the planet ⚜️🥰
the transition from the "ski mask" to the bare face on the dance scenes at the end are so fkn smoooooth
I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!!!!
OOHHH EARLY, SO GLAD YOU DID THIS