As a fan since 07, to me, it's closing a chapter of Bigbang. Disbandment is not out of the equation yet but it could just be that they are long gone from the traditional kpop route, like promotions, genre etc, they used to do before, especially everything that MADE in 2015-18 (if I get the years right) was. This may also be the last BB song until who knows when because they are probably planning to concentrate on their personal careers. Either way, it also symbolizes adulting and graduating from 20's and on to their 30's, the rite of passage as Korean men who have gone through military, and generally as people. Bittersweet but I see positivity in the song, fan or not. Thanks for reacting to this song.
I really appreciate the review and the analysis of the video more when you admit not to be a fan,. I think the ones that consider ourselves V.I.P.s or at least kind of fans os BB can say that this comeback was really different, and not only because is like 99% this is the last song and the last video they are giving to us but bc of the way the song itself make us feel! the best way I can explain myself is using what an IG account post about this, where they express how the song feels like a goodbye when they compare it with "Blue" and remark the fact that how even being a "sad comeback song" we still have a difference in the rhythm and a sort of catching chorus BUT not in this song! It's like it gives you this feeling of sadness but like some kind of comforting hug at the same time ... I don't know i wish you could compare both having this in mind I really like the reaction and the review... sorry for the long comment and I promise as a new subscriber that it is the first and last time :D
GD has just updated his IG profile. Taeyang and Daesung have also updated their profiles somewhere. TOP is embarking a new journey with a different label. GD just visited TREASURE in their concert dance practice. It seems like they’re just getting started… 😎💛💛💛💛💛
BIGBANG and 2NE1 are like my parents in kpop. They're the reason why i'm listening to kpop. I'm just 19 yrs old but i've been a VIP for 9 years now. So hearing this is definitely something that makes me happy and sad at the same time to like experience this now after what they've been through because i've seen those tough times. This was definitely a very special comeback that is solely for VIPs like me. I'm also glad seeing a lot of reactors trying to get to know BIGBANG now eventhough it might be late but actually it's never too late to stan bigbang. I actually didn't feel like this would be a Goodbye song but more of like them saying goodbye to their past traumas and starting a new life just like what TOP said in his part. i also thought that TOP would keep his mask on the whole video that's why when he removed it and look at the camera I may have just died right there. TOP looks honestly so hurt, with his facial expression and his lyrics which hurt me also, especially because I've seen what they have gone through the past years and how much it affected them but TOP saying that he'll leave it all behind and start a new life, I definitely feel happy and proud for him because he deserves it. also with GD's part for me, the vibe that I got was that he's just sad and angry that this happen to them by the way he reminisces about the glorious days that they had which I understand because of all they've been through. Daesung, on the other hand, felt emptiness because of his scenes, lyrics, and him seating alone in one of the 4 chairs. and lastly, for Taeyang I feel like out of all them he's the one who is more content should I say. like he's content but hopeful at the same time especially because he has his own family, a baby coming on the way. yk so honestly this doesn't at least for me feels like a 'goodbye' song. what I think is that this may or may not be their last for now because they'll focus on their solo careers for now especially TOP since he has already mentioned in an interview that he's preparing to release a solo album. So, I feel like they'll just go on hiatus again but not a permanent goodbye just temporary, at least that's what I'm hoping. And maybe I'm reaching, no I actually am but the four chairs + GD's personal chair... I mean if you know what I mean. ANYWAYS, this was such a beautiful, sad and happy just emotional comeback. It's been so freakin' long that I'll take whatever they put out lmao but honestly wished they had more songs but at the same time, I understand why it's only one song to make it more special. Also, i don't want to compare this song with 2NE1's goodbye song because i feel like it's not a permanent goodbye. Maybe i'm just in denial but i've seen a lot of ppl saying this is their final song and i actually hate it. It'll be such a hard thing to accept if ever that happens esp i already lost 2ne1. also honestly feel like that part when GD said 'I miss the boy and girl who cried and laughed' feels like referencing to BIGBANG and 2NE1 yk they both have been through a lot and been together for years now. Anyways, this was such an emotional comeback for me but at the same time i feel proud and happy for them and will always be a VIP. THAT FIVE LINES AT THE END!!!
You're right, The pain that you can see in their eyes were never been seen before from their previous mv tracks. True that depression is cause by the past and anxiety is cause by the future and this is really about reminiscing and being able to fulfill their promise. But you know what, it feels like I was waiting so long and been holding to that promise and been glad when I heard their comeback date announcement but after last night, I was trying to process if I've got the right intention of the song and the mv or I'm just tripping between the happiness of meeting them again and the fear of them saying this as their last activity. I don't know what exactly I'm supposed to feel about their comeback but the song is strongly not comforting for me, it caused me so much pain. 😭😭 Sorry for this long narrative and if I sound like I'm venting out. The first time I heard Daesung's voice again after that long hiatus feels so nostalgic like I've never heard anyone sounded like him on KPOP. He's so underrated but I'm just glad to see him again. Tabi's lyrics, unmasked scene and looking straight to the camera what made me burst into tears. That man has been through so much and I can see it in his eyes. I know everyone has been in their ups and downs and literally been cursed out by a lot but them being brave to release a song even though some were unsure about them really made me proud. That little smile from Taeyang just assured me that I know somehow they finally know what path they want to take and I'll be still here to support them even if this is The Goodbye or a long wait again.
i love that you were able to vent how you were feeling. it’s comments like this that put a huge smile on my face. glad you were able to express what it meant to you 💛
@@LintonWilson I'm just sad because they got me into kpop when I was 14 years old back in 2009 when I heard lollipop with 2ne1. I'm a big fan of Sandara Park/Dara during those days and I got to know Bigbang as well because of their interactions and they were on the same company then I just came to love their music as well. I grew up being influenced a lot by their fashion and their songs and listening to their new release track really felt like everything flashed right back to my eyes. 😭
its not goodbye its just a new start for the four of them. their just saying goodbye to the old bigbang and their telling us to welcome the new them.. i think the more mature bigbang their telling us that their back and they will stay for good... love them ❤ and all vip's were just happy to see and hear them again.
A sad and brutal fact is that TOP doesnt wish to be an idol anymore for now and wants to work solo. Maybe in the future we will see them as a group again.
This video is hauntingly beautiful because the pain in their eyes, as they kept their promise, is also ours. It thrilled me when Coachella 2020 announced their performance, because it was Bigbang rising from the ashes (again). However, after TOP’s magazine issue interview, the release date (4/5) and time (non charting hours), it was obvious that this song would be a personal letter to VIP, but… I wasn’t ready for Taeyang’s first breathy notes, GD’s wet eyes reliving the magic WITH us (1:36), the hallowed look TOP cast over his shoulder, and Dae's desolate walk away. How could any of us be? We are mourning the death of an era we can only return to in our memories, but not Bigbang as musicians. New roads, ones no longer paved with flowers await, and VIP is still along for the journey.
Yes TOP was on the moon with bunny mask, YB was on the ship, Dae had the long curly hair and was sitting in one of the four chairs at one point and GD had the rainbow long hair and was wearing glasses at one point, there is alot of symbolism in this MV also 5 flowers, 5 chairs, and they ended with the MADE logo with 5 lines.
For most long time VIPs, we've seen this group go through everything and grow with them too. The MV and lyrics is like a camera roll of memories we have with BIGBANG while at the same time leading us to a new chapter of their lives. This is like an Ode to our Youths. Each of them has a story to tell on their parts but for me, TOP's part is so emotional, symbolic, and just a cathartic release. The way he removed his mask after the lines and while singing "For Life" is like him showing the k-media platforms who censored his face with towers for so long that he is back and he doesnt need to hide his face anymore. For years, people has condemned him for the past issues and even used his good looks as a weapon to attack him to the point he needs to hide his face all the time. He is better and he is choosing life, to live it freely and with happiness. 💛 Thank you for being real about not having much thoughts on this since you haven't really known the group for a time. Honesty is always appreciated over fake sentiments and reactions so thank you for that. For us, STILL LIFE is the door to the next chapters of BIGBANG. Looking forward to see you dive in to their other contents until we get the new ones. Much love 💛
A lot to unpack for this MV, from the imagery to lyrics. When I first listened to it i thought it was a farewell song, but then I noticed their outfit changes throughout the mv, throughout the seasons, so i was thinking maybe it is indeed and goodbye but not to their fans, not to the industry, just a goodbye to them, their old self but again the last frame desaturating maybe means that they are dropping the curtain forever. BB as a group and individuals have gone through so much, seeing TOP rapping AND singing about himself, what he wants for the future, what is been reflecting on for so long made my heart ache. Ive never thought I wouldve missed Daesung, GD and Taeyang singing voices so much before listening to Still Life. The song gives me very Beatle-esque vibes-especially the bridge reminds me of Hey Jude-. I love Still Life wholeheartedly but i hate what I feel while listening to it, its really bittersweet for some reason. Also, what is the song of your intro ? (:
Been a VIP since college 2007 when Lies came out. This is honestly the saddest I've ever felt listening to a Bigbang song. Really heartbreaking knowing that it could be the goodbye. Whatever it is that the members decide to do, will support them either as a group or individually and Still Life would be the perfect addendum to their legendary 16 years.
As a korean big bang fan, bigbang is my childhood. I grew up with them and listening to this song makes me nostalgic with all the memories I have made with bigbang and their songs. Thank you for reacting to this song. I really appriciate it.
Tops own words while he has left YG he will still work on future Big Bang projects he also is starting his own entertainment company and is releasing a solo album which will be presented in the form of a movie. So I do not think this the end of Big Bang but rather yet a new beginning putting the past traumas and drama behind and focusing towards a more mature positive future.
La la la la la, la la la la la.... This seems like a deconstructed form of their song La La La from over a decade ago. GDs scene is underrated....it's all red, portraying anger, stop lights, and in the background a Daily News bin is paired with a Wrong Way sign, a mysterious black umbrella beside it. "Four seasons with no reason." Either they are retiring or disbanding, or they are never in frame together bc they aren't bigbang if they aren't five.
"For season with no rea(RI)son". You are right they don't want to keep going as four, they are waiting for Riri😭💙 About GD red background is right I believe is like Fantastic Baby his long red hair meaning his blood same as in this scene, it's how much he feel stressed and in pain😭
omg shut uuuup if they really want seungri again they wouldnt have continue the contract as four. Either support the new bigbang or you can just stay in dream and watch the old videos. Sungri allegation is too bad and the public wont ever support or forgive that..hes freaking in jail!! Just let him go from bigbang. Soo many people drag bigbang because of seungri and yall dont even have guilt and let the whole group bear it because of you guys delusions.
without knowing bigbang this song is a comeback to me a vip from debut it hurts the 5 chairs have so much meaning G dragon is the leader and has the director chair with 4 spotlights representing the members behind him the 4 wooden chairs belong to the other members but one is damages cause it's Seungri's chair and its damaged because of his choice to leave the group of the top's shirt has the word t-spot on it but the t looks like a 1 meaning they are number 1 the only member with peace is Taeyang as hes in love and has a child there is so much more like top saying hes gonna be better and improve himself from his past mistakes and why hes a rabbit on the moon meaning he is offering everything also the boys are never in the same space meaning distance shown by the earth on tops scene also the number 4 appears throughout the time on the clock the chairs the spotlight the numbers on the clock the flowers and much more Taeyang's scene is inspired by Noah's ark the bible verse the boat the lamb which shows peace and gratitude towards vip but also each other original 5 is also shown throughout the 5 windows the 5 chairs in total the 5 lines which shows all 5 members leaving the past behind are always toghether even whilst being away there's also a scene of G dragon with a rainbow showing rainbow after the storm [ Noah's ark] there's more but have tired hand's.
REAL AND LOYAL VIPs ARE WAITING FOR THEM. LITTLE DID WE KNOW, BIGBANG HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR US - AND SENDING US THIS MOST PRECIOUS GIFT WE CAN EVER RECEIVE. BIGBANG WILL FOREVER BE AN ICON AND LEGENDS OF KPOP. HONESTLY, WITHOUT THEM, I DON'T THINK PEOPLE WILL APPRECIATE AND RESPECT KPOP AS IT IS. WE LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU SO MUCH BIGBANG. I'M SUPER PROUD OF YOU OPPAs 💛 #stilllife
As a VIP since Haru Haru 2008, I was really hoping this was the beginning of more BIGBANG. I love them so much, so this is just heartbreaking and every time I listen to this song I break down into tears. I’m so glad I was able to see them live during their MADE tour. It’s a night I will remember forever.
TOP is my ult favorite. 7 months and this song still gives me all the feels! I feel like we get a bit of Tempo (his pre/early debut name) with the first of TOP's part and I love it.
This song were basically an interpretation when they look back on their glorious days and such, they've been through many hardships and it's time for them to moving on to a new chapters, it might be not the same as before but for me it's a sign that they will make a new beginning. I've been a fans since 2007 and i cried so hard when scenes there's a flashback of GD standing in the spotlight where there's a flood of lightstick (that means it's when their peak performance).
If you want to really know what's going on, see the lyrics of this song. It is heartbreaking. BIGBANG is coming back, but this time without Seungri. Now, they are reminiscing the good old times together, where they rule the world with KPOP music. You will surely understand why they are so respected and loved hardly by the KPOP industry. They are the standard and trademark of KPOP hiphop and RnB type of music. KPOP newbies just don't know about all of this. But if you get to know them and giving yourself a chance, then you'll understand why they are the KINGS OF KPOP. My respect is on you BIGBANG. I hope this isn't goodbyes
Been a VIP from day 1. I want to believe that this is them saying goodbye to all the past mistakes and preparing to embark on a new future. TOP is under new management but will always be a part of Big Bang. I'm hopeful that this is not the end.
Still life: painting of an object at rest. Knowing their love for art in painting just excite me. As an artist they're so beautiful in conveying their story during their resting times.
We OG VIP’s are going trough emotional rollercoaster . I grow up together with them, seeing them finally again as they promised makes my heart skip a bit but also breaks it coz might be the last time. Anyway they made my life so much better and we are so proud of our boys and man they became . Forever vip, forever big bang ❤️
Hey Linston, it's been a while! It's good to see you have a new bigbang song to react to. While this song is emotional, especially for fans who have been following the group for years, I also found it comforting. Yes, this felt like a goodbye but a goodbye to the past as they welcome the future. I think we'll get solo stuff from the members (definitely from T.O.P as he said in an interview) before they come back together to release something. I saw fans speculating that maybe they'll release singles during the remaining 3 seasons & I think that would be cool. As for actual information, we know the members love their fans & the group. If I'm not mistaken, after the video, YG themselves clarified that bigbang will continue so it's not the end yet.
Yes, it feels like a “goodbye” and it breaks my heart. Together and separately they have been through a lot. I feel like they are tired of it. I am 71 and have seen many come and go. They are now one of my top 5 all time favorite groups.
GD is still out there, teary eyed, longing for all of them to be back together. Taeyang's ship has sailed somewhere and flowers are blooming on it, which signifies new life he found with his family now. Daesung is somewhere with someone (probably it represents Seungri.) And T.O.P has already moved on. He decided to be on his own, hence why it looked like he's on the moon. Also a note that he's wearing rabbit mask. There's folklore about rabbit on the moon and it's probably also a reference to GD & T.O.P logo. And there's a scene where it looked like flowers blooming or fans cheering on GD's part so I believe he also missed the fans since he said "I miss the boy and girl who cried and laughed." and "I keep remembering those glorious and loving days."
I think what I remember most about BB was in college when they came back with Last Farewell and all my friends (boys and girls) at school was asking each other if we listened to it. We all agreed it was gonna be another hit! This time was right after they became the biggest thing in S.Korea after Lies song.
Thank you for your beautiful reactions to their new song. I’m a Korean, so maybe I know more about their background story, and the context of meaning of the lyrics. But rather, you’re showing a deeper insight about the way of their music video shows. Among your commentaries, I was especially moved by your mention about “transition” : it start saturating, and then it changes into desaturate itself.. How do you have such an amazing insight? BIG BANG had a lot of ups and downs, every time they went through such a big troubles, they sublimated their plight into their songs like , and this new song etc. You seem to have captured such an important and meaningful moments.
You need to check their Still Alive catalogue then. They release that album after GD & Daesung incident. There’s song in that album kind of hinting about that incident
It's too selfish to ask them to stay thesame after all their pain... But it's just too painful to let them go... 60% of this song's message is like "goodbye,were now like the four seasons that cannot meet, we now pass after each other" 😭💔 But their lives and choices matters, and I as a fan wants them to find their selves and their own happiness and contentment. Nothing will change, they will always be our BigBang🌻🌻🌻❤
I feel like this song is more addressing the drama and changes they went through during their hiatus - most notably the fact Seungri is no longer a member of the group
Big Bang debuted 16 almost 17 years ago coming this august It’s crazy to me thinking Big Bang is it was a person would now be a junior or senior in high school It’s no joke when they say I lived with Big Bang as a child, teenager and Adult
I'm not sure if this has been pointed out somewhere but GD's line when he says "after the rain, instead of sadness comes a happy end" has a double meaning in Korean which I think is genius and shows how much thought has been put into the lyrics. In korean the lyrics are "비 갠 뒤에 비애(悲哀) 대신 a happy end" 비 갠 sounds like "began" 뒤에 the way gd pronounces it sounds like "the end" 비애 means sorrow/unhappy "대신 a happy end" means the same "instead a happy end" So basically if we combine all of that together, the lyrics can also mean something like "there was the beginning and the end but instead of sadness, there is happiness" And just to make it clear, this is an interpretation I also read when reading through korean comments which I thought was too beautiful not to share.
I’m an old school fan, I started to listen kpop with fantasy baby, I follow them, I waited so much and I’m heartbroken whenever I listen still life. But I’m so happy to see them
if your asking who's my favorite bigbang member is Daesung and G Dragon, but somehow when the first time I heard I the song I cry coz its like they saying goodbye to us...it hurt really hurt...the lyric the symbolism, all there's a meaning now they do the separate way and it going to be long time as they were one again, and it seem they really hurt coz loosing member, like loosing harmony...really heart breaking...
At last, this Legendary of Big Bang has come back with his new songs album and video clips. This new song " Still Life" sung by Bigbang is an emotional vibes, his expression and experiences to this song in the past story.....I was nearly crying out while listening 🎧 this emotional vibes.....his background scenes and outlooks features are so unique and gorgeous with his long hairstyles....This song " Still Life" is super cool and super dope in which has been impressed everyone in the hearts and souls massively after listening 🎧 it..... saddened and emotional vibes.....💪💪💪👍👍👍👏👏👏🌈🌈🌈💖💖💖💝💝💝🎵🎵🎵🎼🎼🎼🤩🎵🥳
I cried when listening to still life when it came out. Still crying when I keep repeating the mv. I wasn't VIp but back then I listened to bigbang too. They have different music styles than any regular kpop group have. Bigbang GD invented lightstick, became the first idols to compose and writing music. They have huge influence in south korean music industry. Even many korean celebrities and kpop idols are their fans too. Can I know what Japanese song in the intro?
Omg I tried to watch all the reactions don't know how I missed yours but I have been a fan for too long soooooo happy they are back & moving mountains yet again without any effort I can't wait to see what is next it seemed like that last outfit change was them getting ready... Not saying good bye...
The excitement of Bigbang's comeback is also filled with lots of sadness for many fans, they did this comeback as a promise n a closure to fans after 4 yrs disappearance. hence it is also a comeback with just 1 song n its a ballet song that has strong meanings in lyrics, even the scenes there's many hidden meanings including the 4 chairs with 1 director chair fm GDragon's solo World Tour prior the long hiatus, n the final logo of 5 horizontal lines, the VIPs will understand. This song signifies Goodbye that all VIPs worldwide r heartbroken, they r highly loved, gaining new fans even during their long hiatus. Their highly anticipated Comeback (with no promotion) has received a million pre-orders alone fm China within few hrs. When YG Entertainment announced their comeback, YG share price shot up again. On their song released day it hit top iTunes charts in 33 regions, n top Korea, Japan, China music platforms. Bigbang also top the hottest search keyword in Twitter worldwide n China Weibo, etc. They r the Kings n Legends, they r the Idol of many Kpop idols n celebrities, n r highly in demand but sadly they hv no wish to continue. I really miss them so much especially Bigbang's leader GDragon, my super bias, who is producer, composer, songwriter for Bigbang. They r filled with multi-talents, creativity, swag, best live performance kpop group known, their cool. savage, honest n fun characteristics n brotherhood. I'm grieving with sadness for their departure back to hiatus though not disbandment, I feel that to the great leader King GD, Bigbang is always 5. YG will try its best to prevent disbandment as Bigbang, the Kings & Legends, is too powerful. YG has said formerly that Bigbang made YG not the other way round, even to date Bigbang pretty much runs YG not the other way round, once Bigbang recontract YG share price shot up, once they did a Comeback YG share price shot up, now investors speculate Bigbang's "Still Life" may signifies disbandment, YG share price drops n YG has to quickly clarifies Bigbang is still around. I hope to see their reunion for another comeback in future, hopefully a "real" one with all 5 which they will do concerts with their powerful live performances n variety shows that make u laugh so hard, I miss their fun synergy, 🥺❤👑 🌸🙏
The song is nostalgic, sentimental, meant for fans and non fans alike It never fails to make me cry❤️ (btw iKON, WINNER and TREASURE reacted to it on BB's channel, Haruto and Yoshi cried😢💔 everyone looked moved ) it speaks volumes, you don't even have to know their story to understand it. The part that got me the most is T.O.P's part, the symbolism of him being "the white rabbit on the moon" The legend tells the story of a God who took the shape of a human and walked the earth, till at some point (was nighttime) he felt tired and super hungry so he decided to rest. He saw a white rabbit eating grass, asked what it was eating and the rabbit explained and offered him some, but he refused and said he'd just rather die of hunger The rabbit felt bad and offered itself to be eaten by the human in order for him to survive The God was so touched by this gesture, he held the rabbit in his arms and said no matter how small a creature you are, your life matters ^^ he raised the rabbit so high that its shape was imprinted on the moon, so that everyone could see it and remember this act of kindness Another story goes saying : an old man was so tired and hungry, he asked some animals in the forest for help, a monkey, fox and a rabbit Monkey offered fruits, fox caught him a bird and the rabbit tried so hard but couldn't find anything to bring him He felt so sad and ashamed for not being able to help, that he lit up a fire and jumped into it, sacrificing himself for the sake of the old man so he could be fed The old man turned out to be a God! He was so surprised and touched, that he printed the rabbit's silhouette into the moon ^^ Although i don't know T.O.P that much but I know enough to understand he's been through hell and high-water, to the point where he pondered taking his own life 💔 he gave everything to his fans, his group, his music. So it's like he "sacrificed" his life for the sake of everyone's joy and his career, but now it's time for him to focus on himself and his wellbeing , to grow as a person and pursue what his heart truly desires (hence why you see him taking the mask off and walking away, also by focusing on his lyrics you could tell ) to be himself and create the art he always wished to make ^^ Goodbye or not, their legacy won't be forgotten, they shaped this industry, they inspired millions, they deserve to rest and live happily
My love/hate experience with BIGBANG is when Yang Hyun suk pushed Taeyang into singing and away from rapping. The success of his individual songs are testament to his ability to co write and produce, and my goodness could he light up a stage as a solo artist. One of my fav songs "please say yes" by Se7en a Kpop RnB idol from the early 2ks, still makes me regret Taeyang not being in the rap line of BIGBANG. I love GD as a rapper but YB just hit different, he had the style and flo to make it as an American rapper at that time, his flow was very sing songy similar to Nelly, And with his vocals and rap style mixed ( like Ringa linga ) he could have dominated as a singer/rapper like Drake. It pisses me off still because he suffered a lot of doubt about his abilities in the early years. He is also a brilliant pianist and composer, he created some of the most beautiful melodies back in the day but YHS was always telling him he didn't have a good ear for music. I'm glad he eventually found several solo successes with co writing and production because YHS had a leash on him and YGE still does. Taeyang should have put out way more music over the years, I had hoped after white night and military service the band would leave YGE and start their own label, and I'm still hoping for that.
Will be reading all of the comments under this comment! RUclips been tripping with notifications
As a fan since 07, to me, it's closing a chapter of Bigbang. Disbandment is not out of the equation yet but it could just be that they are long gone from the traditional kpop route, like promotions, genre etc, they used to do before, especially everything that MADE in 2015-18 (if I get the years right) was. This may also be the last BB song until who knows when because they are probably planning to concentrate on their personal careers. Either way, it also symbolizes adulting and graduating from 20's and on to their 30's, the rite of passage as Korean men who have gone through military, and generally as people.
Bittersweet but I see positivity in the song, fan or not. Thanks for reacting to this song.
And the Lalala chant means their first debut song named lalala 2009
At the end LA LA LA LA LA LA, just like their DEBUT song back in 2006 called “La-La-La”…….. I’m gonna go cry now
Please react gdragon middle finger up. This is the link, live with English subtitles ruclips.net/video/0at3vB6RvyQ/видео.html
I really appreciate the review and the analysis of the video more when you admit not to be a fan,.
I think the ones that consider ourselves V.I.P.s or at least kind of fans os BB can say that this comeback was really different, and not only because is like 99% this is the last song and the last video they are giving to us but bc of the way the song itself make us feel!
the best way I can explain myself is using what an IG account post about this, where they express how the song feels like a goodbye when they compare it with "Blue" and remark the fact that how even being a "sad comeback song" we still have a difference in the rhythm and a sort of catching chorus BUT not in this song! It's like it gives you this feeling of sadness but like some kind of comforting hug at the same time ... I don't know
i wish you could compare both having this in mind
I really like the reaction and the review... sorry for the long comment and I promise as a new subscriber that it is the first and last time :D
This is them fulfilling their promise to VIPs. There is a lot to unpack on this MV, the symbolisms, the elements, etc.
most definitely, I'm still reading reddit threads on peoples thoughts on it, its crazy
@@LintonWilson there's also a reaction from andy and jas.. they are korean .. so they explained the lyrics well
JUST WATCH ANDY AND JAS REACTION TO BIGBANG THEY EXPLAIN WHATS THE MEANING EACH LINE ..THEY SAY THAT BIGBANG ARE NOT SAYING GOODBYE ..
@@LintonWilson Please react gdragon middle finger up. This is the link, live with English subtitles ruclips.net/video/0at3vB6RvyQ/видео.html
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GD has just updated his IG profile. Taeyang and Daesung have also updated their profiles somewhere. TOP is embarking a new journey with a different label. GD just visited TREASURE in their concert dance practice.
It seems like they’re just getting started… 😎💛💛💛💛💛
BIGBANG and 2NE1 are like my parents in kpop. They're the reason why i'm listening to kpop. I'm just 19 yrs old but i've been a VIP for 9 years now. So hearing this is definitely something that makes me happy and sad at the same time to like experience this now after what they've been through because i've seen those tough times. This was definitely a very special comeback that is solely for VIPs like me. I'm also glad seeing a lot of reactors trying to get to know BIGBANG now eventhough it might be late but actually it's never too late to stan bigbang.
I actually didn't feel like this would be a Goodbye song but more of like them saying goodbye to their past traumas and starting a new life just like what TOP said in his part. i also thought that TOP would keep his mask on the whole video that's why when he removed it and look at the camera I may have just died right there. TOP looks honestly so hurt, with his facial expression and his lyrics which hurt me also, especially because I've seen what they have gone through the past years and how much it affected them but TOP saying that he'll leave it all behind and start a new life, I definitely feel happy and proud for him because he deserves it. also with GD's part for me, the vibe that I got was that he's just sad and angry that this happen to them by the way he reminisces about the glorious days that they had which I understand because of all they've been through. Daesung, on the other hand, felt emptiness because of his scenes, lyrics, and him seating alone in one of the 4 chairs. and lastly, for Taeyang I feel like out of all them he's the one who is more content should I say. like he's content but hopeful at the same time especially because he has his own family, a baby coming on the way. yk so honestly this doesn't at least for me feels like a 'goodbye' song. what I think is that this may or may not be their last for now because they'll focus on their solo careers for now especially TOP since he has already mentioned in an interview that he's preparing to release a solo album. So, I feel like they'll just go on hiatus again but not a permanent goodbye just temporary, at least that's what I'm hoping.
And maybe I'm reaching, no I actually am but the four chairs + GD's personal chair... I mean if you know what I mean. ANYWAYS, this was such a beautiful, sad and happy just emotional comeback. It's been so freakin' long that I'll take whatever they put out lmao but honestly wished they had more songs but at the same time, I understand why it's only one song to make it more special.
Also, i don't want to compare this song with 2NE1's goodbye song because i feel like it's not a permanent goodbye. Maybe i'm just in denial but i've seen a lot of ppl saying this is their final song and i actually hate it. It'll be such a hard thing to accept if ever that happens esp i already lost 2ne1. also honestly feel like that part when GD said 'I miss the boy and girl who cried and laughed' feels like referencing to BIGBANG and 2NE1 yk they both have been through a lot and been together for years now. Anyways, this was such an emotional comeback for me but at the same time i feel proud and happy for them and will always be a VIP. THAT FIVE LINES AT THE END!!!
my first bias in kpop and in bigbang is TOP and he still is my bias. well i've bias each of the members at some point but currently it's TOP
You said that so beautifully, I 100% agree with every word you said. 👍💯👑👑👑👑👑 I'm a VIP since day one, 2006. I love them so much and missed them 💗
True musicians, not just idols...I'm proud to be VIP no matter what
TOP’s whole verse and that sullen look stab right through the soul .. I’mma keep myself hopeful whatever the future holds
You're right, The pain that you can see in their eyes were never been seen before from their previous mv tracks. True that depression is cause by the past and anxiety is cause by the future and this is really about reminiscing and being able to fulfill their promise. But you know what, it feels like I was waiting so long and been holding to that promise and been glad when I heard their comeback date announcement but after last night, I was trying to process if I've got the right intention of the song and the mv or I'm just tripping between the happiness of meeting them again and the fear of them saying this as their last activity. I don't know what exactly I'm supposed to feel about their comeback but the song is strongly not comforting for me, it caused me so much pain. 😭😭 Sorry for this long narrative and if I sound like I'm venting out. The first time I heard Daesung's voice again after that long hiatus feels so nostalgic like I've never heard anyone sounded like him on KPOP. He's so underrated but I'm just glad to see him again. Tabi's lyrics, unmasked scene and looking straight to the camera what made me burst into tears. That man has been through so much and I can see it in his eyes. I know everyone has been in their ups and downs and literally been cursed out by a lot but them being brave to release a song even though some were unsure about them really made me proud. That little smile from Taeyang just assured me that I know somehow they finally know what path they want to take and I'll be still here to support them even if this is The Goodbye or a long wait again.
i love that you were able to vent how you were feeling. it’s comments like this that put a huge smile on my face. glad you were able to express what it meant to you 💛
@@LintonWilson I'm just sad because they got me into kpop when I was 14 years old back in 2009 when I heard lollipop with 2ne1. I'm a big fan of Sandara Park/Dara during those days and I got to know Bigbang as well because of their interactions and they were on the same company then I just came to love their music as well. I grew up being influenced a lot by their fashion and their songs and listening to their new release track really felt like everything flashed right back to my eyes. 😭
its not goodbye its just a new start for the four of them. their just saying goodbye to the old bigbang and their telling us to welcome the new them.. i think the more mature bigbang their telling us that their back and they will stay for good... love them ❤ and all vip's were just happy to see and hear them again.
love this
A sad and brutal fact is that TOP doesnt wish to be an idol anymore for now and wants to work solo. Maybe in the future we will see them as a group again.
This video is hauntingly beautiful because the pain in their eyes, as they kept their promise, is also ours. It thrilled me when Coachella 2020 announced their performance, because it was Bigbang rising from the ashes (again). However, after TOP’s magazine issue interview, the release date (4/5) and time (non charting hours), it was obvious that this song would be a personal letter to VIP, but… I wasn’t ready for Taeyang’s first breathy notes, GD’s wet eyes reliving the magic WITH us (1:36), the hallowed look TOP cast over his shoulder, and Dae's desolate walk away. How could any of us be? We are mourning the death of an era we can only return to in our memories, but not Bigbang as musicians. New roads, ones no longer paved with flowers await, and VIP is still along for the journey.
Yes TOP was on the moon with bunny mask, YB was on the ship, Dae had the long curly hair and was sitting in one of the four chairs at one point and GD had the rainbow long hair and was wearing glasses at one point, there is alot of symbolism in this MV also 5 flowers, 5 chairs, and they ended with the MADE logo with 5 lines.
My favorite moment with BIGBANG is seeing them live in LA at the Staples Center.
For most long time VIPs, we've seen this group go through everything and grow with them too. The MV and lyrics is like a camera roll of memories we have with BIGBANG while at the same time leading us to a new chapter of their lives. This is like an Ode to our Youths.
Each of them has a story to tell on their parts but for me, TOP's part is so emotional, symbolic, and just a cathartic release. The way he removed his mask after the lines and while singing "For Life" is like him showing the k-media platforms who censored his face with towers for so long that he is back and he doesnt need to hide his face anymore. For years, people has condemned him for the past issues and even used his good looks as a weapon to attack him to the point he needs to hide his face all the time. He is better and he is choosing life, to live it freely and with happiness. 💛
Thank you for being real about not having much thoughts on this since you haven't really known the group for a time. Honesty is always appreciated over fake sentiments and reactions so thank you for that. For us, STILL LIFE is the door to the next chapters of BIGBANG. Looking forward to see you dive in to their other contents until we get the new ones. Much love 💛
A lot to unpack for this MV, from the imagery to lyrics. When I first listened to it i thought it was a farewell song, but then I noticed their outfit changes throughout the mv, throughout the seasons, so i was thinking maybe it is indeed and goodbye but not to their fans, not to the industry, just a goodbye to them, their old self but again the last frame desaturating maybe means that they are dropping the curtain forever. BB as a group and individuals have gone through so much, seeing TOP rapping AND singing about himself, what he wants for the future, what is been reflecting on for so long made my heart ache. Ive never thought I wouldve missed Daesung, GD and Taeyang singing voices so much before listening to Still Life. The song gives me very Beatle-esque vibes-especially the bridge reminds me of Hey Jude-. I love Still Life wholeheartedly but i hate what I feel while listening to it, its really bittersweet for some reason.
Also, what is the song of your intro ? (:
BIGBANG - 뱅뱅뱅 (BANG BANG BANG)
Been a VIP since college 2007 when Lies came out. This is honestly the saddest I've ever felt listening to a Bigbang song. Really heartbreaking knowing that it could be the goodbye. Whatever it is that the members decide to do, will support them either as a group or individually and Still Life would be the perfect addendum to their legendary 16 years.
When I listen to this song, it reminds me of the happy times when I was in my teens and 20s
vip💛
As a korean big bang fan, bigbang is my childhood. I grew up with them and listening to this song makes me nostalgic with all the memories I have made with bigbang and their songs.
Thank you for reacting to this song. I really appriciate it.
Tops own words while he has left YG he will still work on future Big Bang projects he also is starting his own entertainment company and is releasing a solo album which will be presented in the form of a movie. So I do not think this the end of Big Bang but rather yet a new beginning putting the past traumas and drama behind and focusing towards a more mature positive future.
La la la la la, la la la la la....
This seems like a deconstructed form of their song La La La from over a decade ago.
GDs scene is underrated....it's all red, portraying anger, stop lights, and in the background a Daily News bin is paired with a Wrong Way sign, a mysterious black umbrella beside it.
"Four seasons with no reason."
Either they are retiring or disbanding, or they are never in frame together bc they aren't bigbang if they aren't five.
"For season with no rea(RI)son". You are right they don't want to keep going as four, they are waiting for Riri😭💙
About GD red background is right I believe is like Fantastic Baby his long red hair meaning his blood same as in this scene, it's how much he feel stressed and in pain😭
omg shut uuuup if they really want seungri again they wouldnt have continue the contract as four. Either support the new bigbang or you can just stay in dream and watch the old videos. Sungri allegation is too bad and the public wont ever support or forgive that..hes freaking in jail!! Just let him go from bigbang. Soo many people drag bigbang because of seungri and yall dont even have guilt and let the whole group bear it because of you guys delusions.
without knowing bigbang this song is a comeback to me a vip from debut it hurts the 5 chairs have so much meaning G dragon is the leader and has the director chair with 4 spotlights representing the members behind him the 4 wooden chairs belong to the other members but one is damages cause it's Seungri's chair and its damaged because of his choice to leave the group of the top's shirt has the word t-spot on it but the t looks like a 1 meaning they are number 1 the only member with peace is Taeyang as hes in love and has a child there is so much more like top saying hes gonna be better and improve himself from his past mistakes and why hes a rabbit on the moon meaning he is offering everything also the boys are never in the same space meaning distance shown by the earth on tops scene also the number 4 appears throughout the time on the clock the chairs the spotlight the numbers on the clock the flowers and much more Taeyang's scene is inspired by Noah's ark the bible verse the boat the lamb which shows peace and gratitude towards vip but also each other original 5 is also shown throughout the 5 windows the 5 chairs in total the 5 lines which shows all 5 members leaving the past behind are always toghether even whilst being away there's also a scene of G dragon with a rainbow showing rainbow after the storm [ Noah's ark] there's more but have tired hand's.
was waiting for your reaction so badly!
for an og vip its very emotional im feeling all kinds of emotions 😭💛👑✨
This reminds me of 2ne1 goodbye song. So many meanings but it give me a sad feeling that this is goodbye 😭 I don’t know but it has so much emotion
I love Daesung❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
REAL AND LOYAL VIPs ARE WAITING FOR THEM. LITTLE DID WE KNOW, BIGBANG HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR US - AND SENDING US THIS MOST PRECIOUS GIFT WE CAN EVER RECEIVE. BIGBANG WILL FOREVER BE AN ICON AND LEGENDS OF KPOP. HONESTLY, WITHOUT THEM, I DON'T THINK PEOPLE WILL APPRECIATE AND RESPECT KPOP AS IT IS. WE LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU SO MUCH BIGBANG. I'M SUPER PROUD OF YOU OPPAs 💛
#stilllife
why you got me crying though 😢
At the end LA LA LA LA LA LA, just like their DEBUT song back in 2006 called “La-La-La”…….. I’m gonna go cry now
As a VIP since Haru Haru 2008, I was really hoping this was the beginning of more BIGBANG. I love them so much, so this is just heartbreaking and every time I listen to this song I break down into tears. I’m so glad I was able to see them live during their MADE tour. It’s a night I will remember forever.
4 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤𝙥, 𝙩𝙖𝙚𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 , 𝘿𝙖𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙞 notice how Dae sat on the third chair.. 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙂𝘿 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙢𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 4 𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧!!
TOP is my ult favorite. 7 months and this song still gives me all the feels!
I feel like we get a bit of Tempo (his pre/early debut name) with the first of TOP's part and I love it.
Thank you sooo much for your reaction! I am soo happy that they are back! I was crying the whole time
Thank you for 5:10. That was beautiful. Ima write that on my journal. 💛
I wait a long time for them.ㅠㅠ
This song were basically an interpretation when they look back on their glorious days and such, they've been through many hardships and it's time for them to moving on to a new chapters, it might be not the same as before but for me it's a sign that they will make a new beginning. I've been a fans since 2007 and i cried so hard when scenes there's a flashback of GD standing in the spotlight where there's a flood of lightstick (that means it's when their peak performance).
If you want to really know what's going on, see the lyrics of this song. It is heartbreaking. BIGBANG is coming back, but this time without Seungri. Now, they are reminiscing the good old times together, where they rule the world with KPOP music. You will surely understand why they are so respected and loved hardly by the KPOP industry. They are the standard and trademark of KPOP hiphop and RnB type of music. KPOP newbies just don't know about all of this. But if you get to know them and giving yourself a chance, then you'll understand why they are the KINGS OF KPOP. My respect is on you BIGBANG. I hope this isn't goodbyes
I hope so much that they come back with more songs, I cant wait to hear them so much.
I'm not VIP.
BUT they were a part of my youth (Middle School) .
I can't forget them even after so many troubles and after they hiatus..
Deasung is my fave, love his voice
I love TOP🥰
Been a VIP from day 1. I want to believe that this is them saying goodbye to all the past mistakes and preparing to embark on a new future. TOP is under new management but will always be a part of Big Bang. I'm hopeful that this is not the end.
Still life: painting of an object at rest. Knowing their love for art in painting just excite me. As an artist they're so beautiful in conveying their story during their resting times.
We OG VIP’s are going trough emotional rollercoaster .
I grow up together with them, seeing them finally again as they promised makes my heart skip a bit but also breaks it coz might be the last time.
Anyway they made my life so much better and we are so proud of our boys and man they became .
Forever vip, forever big bang ❤️
KINGS IS BACK 👑💛👑💛👑💛👑💛👑💛
Hey Linston, it's been a while! It's good to see you have a new bigbang song to react to. While this song is emotional, especially for fans who have been following the group for years, I also found it comforting. Yes, this felt like a goodbye but a goodbye to the past as they welcome the future. I think we'll get solo stuff from the members (definitely from T.O.P as he said in an interview) before they come back together to release something. I saw fans speculating that maybe they'll release singles during the remaining 3 seasons & I think that would be cool. As for actual information, we know the members love their fans & the group. If I'm not mistaken, after the video, YG themselves clarified that bigbang will continue so it's not the end yet.
You were the first reactor to point out the saturation - definitely plays into the narrative of the MV
Still watching 2024
u should check more of their sad songs
Yes, it feels like a “goodbye” and it breaks my heart. Together and separately they have been through a lot. I feel like they are tired of it.
I am 71 and have seen many come and go. They are now one of my top 5 all time favorite groups.
jeez what is ur mic its so good!
V.I.P ❤️ BigBang forever
OMG 4 YEARSSS BRUUH I M CRYINGGGGGGG
GD is still out there, teary eyed, longing for all of them to be back together. Taeyang's ship has sailed somewhere and flowers are blooming on it, which signifies new life he found with his family now. Daesung is somewhere with someone (probably it represents Seungri.) And T.O.P has already moved on. He decided to be on his own, hence why it looked like he's on the moon. Also a note that he's wearing rabbit mask. There's folklore about rabbit on the moon and it's probably also a reference to GD & T.O.P logo.
And there's a scene where it looked like flowers blooming or fans cheering on GD's part so I believe he also missed the fans since he said "I miss the boy and girl who cried and laughed." and "I keep remembering those glorious and loving days."
Love top and Taeyang a lot
100번 들었다
빅뱅 사랑해 영원히♥♥♥
Thank you for your reaction 🌻
The tone reminds me of The Beatles songs.
Amen. You are right about focusing on the present.
Yoon and Mino cover this song too, and Mino wrote his own verse. Do check them out. I really like your reactions. Thanks so much for your time 💙
wil’s here thanks for reacting 🤍
kings! 👑💛🥺😭🥲🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻
I think what I remember most about BB was in college when they came back with Last Farewell and all my friends (boys and girls) at school was asking each other if we listened to it. We all agreed it was gonna be another hit!
This time was right after they became the biggest thing in S.Korea after Lies song.
And now T.O.P has left as well. Daesung and Taeyang posted about the 17th anniversary today.
my Yg family 😢😢😢
Hear me out. The chair to the utmost right is Seungri’s. That’s why the chair is slightly damaged.
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Ура! Ждала именно вашей реакции 💛
Thank you for your beautiful reactions to their new song. I’m a Korean, so maybe I know more about their background story, and the context of meaning of the lyrics. But rather, you’re showing a deeper insight about the way of their music video shows. Among your commentaries, I was especially moved by your mention about “transition” : it start saturating, and then it changes into desaturate itself.. How do you have such an amazing insight? BIG BANG had a lot of ups and downs, every time they went through such a big troubles, they sublimated their plight into their songs like , and this new song etc. You seem to have captured such an important and meaningful moments.
I think they're saying goodbye to the old big bang and begins another journey for the 4 remaining members 😭
Daesung VIP for life
You need to check their Still Alive catalogue then. They release that album after GD & Daesung incident. There’s song in that album kind of hinting about that incident
GDRAGON THE BEST HE SWAG N SO STYLE
Have you reacted to g dragon coup d'etat?
It's too selfish to ask them to stay thesame after all their pain...
But it's just too painful to let them go...
60% of this song's message is like "goodbye,were now like the four seasons that cannot meet, we now pass after each other" 😭💔
But their lives and choices matters, and I as a fan wants them to find their selves and their own happiness and contentment.
Nothing will change, they will always be our BigBang🌻🌻🌻❤
I feel like this song is more addressing the drama and changes they went through during their hiatus - most notably the fact Seungri is no longer a member of the group
💛💛💛💛💛
🖤💛
Big Bang debuted 16 almost 17 years ago coming this august
It’s crazy to me thinking Big Bang is it was a person would now be a junior or senior in high school
It’s no joke when they say I lived with Big Bang as a child, teenager and Adult
It looks like a love letter for their fans and for the future (I'm not sure of that) kinda sounds like a good bye song hope I'm wrong in this 🥺
05:10 Dang! That's deep!!
MY FAV ARE JIYONG _ TAEYANG_SEUNGHUYN_DAESUNG_SEUNGRI MY KINGS 👑🐲👑🐯👑🌞👑🦙👑🐼
I'm not sure if this has been pointed out somewhere but GD's line when he says "after the rain, instead of sadness comes a happy end" has a double meaning in Korean which I think is genius and shows how much thought has been put into the lyrics.
In korean the lyrics are "비 갠 뒤에 비애(悲哀) 대신 a happy end"
비 갠 sounds like "began"
뒤에 the way gd pronounces it sounds like "the end"
비애 means sorrow/unhappy
"대신 a happy end" means the same "instead a happy end"
So basically if we combine all of that together, the lyrics can also mean something like "there was the beginning and the end but instead of sadness, there is happiness"
And just to make it clear, this is an interpretation I also read when reading through korean comments which I thought was too beautiful not to share.
Are you going to react to G Dragon's new Elvis cover on his official G DRAGON channel. Please!
I’m an old school fan, I started to listen kpop with fantasy baby, I follow them, I waited so much and I’m heartbroken whenever I listen still life. But I’m so happy to see them
what camera did you use ?, that looks good..
if your asking who's my favorite bigbang member is Daesung and G Dragon, but somehow when the first time I heard I the song I cry coz its like they saying goodbye to us...it hurt really hurt...the lyric the symbolism, all there's a meaning now they do the separate way and it going to be long time as they were one again, and it seem they really hurt coz loosing member, like loosing harmony...really heart breaking...
At last, this Legendary of Big Bang has come back with his new songs album and video clips. This new song " Still Life" sung by Bigbang is an emotional vibes, his expression and experiences to this song in the
past story.....I was nearly crying out while listening 🎧 this emotional vibes.....his background scenes and outlooks features are so unique and gorgeous with his long hairstyles....This song " Still Life" is super cool and super dope in which has been impressed everyone in the hearts and souls massively after listening 🎧 it..... saddened and emotional vibes.....💪💪💪👍👍👍👏👏👏🌈🌈🌈💖💖💖💝💝💝🎵🎵🎵🎼🎼🎼🤩🎵🥳
TIENES UNA HERMOSA VOZ y como dijiste lo unico que tenemos es el PRESENTE 🙂
He was me that kept replaying on Taeyang’s falsetto 😭
I cried when listening to still life when it came out. Still crying when I keep repeating the mv.
I wasn't VIp but back then I listened to bigbang too. They have different music styles than any regular kpop group have. Bigbang GD invented lightstick, became the first idols to compose and writing music. They have huge influence in south korean music industry. Even many korean celebrities and kpop idols are their fans too.
Can I know what Japanese song in the intro?
Omg I tried to watch all the reactions don't know how I missed yours but I have been a fan for too long soooooo happy they are back & moving mountains yet again without any effort I can't wait to see what is next it seemed like that last outfit change was them getting ready... Not saying good bye...
The excitement of Bigbang's comeback is also filled with lots of sadness for many fans, they did this comeback as a promise n a closure to fans after 4 yrs disappearance. hence it is also a comeback with just 1 song n its a ballet song that has strong meanings in lyrics, even the scenes there's many hidden meanings including the 4 chairs with 1 director chair fm GDragon's solo World Tour prior the long hiatus, n the final logo of 5 horizontal lines, the VIPs will understand. This song signifies Goodbye that all VIPs worldwide r heartbroken, they r highly loved, gaining new fans even during their long hiatus. Their highly anticipated Comeback (with no promotion) has received a million pre-orders alone fm China within few hrs. When YG Entertainment announced their comeback, YG share price shot up again. On their song released day it hit top iTunes charts in 33 regions, n top Korea, Japan, China music platforms. Bigbang also top the hottest search keyword in Twitter worldwide n China Weibo, etc. They r the Kings n Legends, they r the Idol of many Kpop idols n celebrities, n r highly in demand but sadly they hv no wish to continue. I really miss them so much especially Bigbang's leader GDragon, my super bias, who is producer, composer, songwriter for Bigbang. They r filled with multi-talents, creativity, swag, best live performance kpop group known, their cool. savage, honest n fun characteristics n brotherhood. I'm grieving with sadness for their departure back to hiatus though not disbandment, I feel that to the great leader King GD, Bigbang is always 5. YG will try its best to prevent disbandment as Bigbang, the Kings & Legends, is too powerful. YG has said formerly that Bigbang made YG not the other way round, even to date Bigbang pretty much runs YG not the other way round, once Bigbang recontract YG share price shot up, once they did a Comeback YG share price shot up, now investors speculate Bigbang's "Still Life" may signifies disbandment, YG share price drops n YG has to quickly clarifies Bigbang is still around. I hope to see their reunion for another comeback in future, hopefully a "real" one with all 5 which they will do concerts with their powerful live performances n variety shows that make u laugh so hard, I miss their fun synergy, 🥺❤👑 🌸🙏
The song is nostalgic, sentimental, meant for fans and non fans alike It never fails to make me cry❤️ (btw iKON, WINNER and TREASURE reacted to it on BB's channel, Haruto and Yoshi cried😢💔 everyone looked moved ) it speaks volumes, you don't even have to know their story to understand it.
The part that got me the most is T.O.P's part, the symbolism of him being "the white rabbit on the moon"
The legend tells the story of a God who took the shape of a human and walked the earth, till at some point (was nighttime) he felt tired and super hungry so he decided to rest. He saw a white rabbit eating grass, asked what it was eating and the rabbit explained and offered him some, but he refused and said he'd just rather die of hunger
The rabbit felt bad and offered itself to be eaten by the human in order for him to survive
The God was so touched by this gesture, he held the rabbit in his arms and said no matter how small a creature you are, your life matters ^^ he raised the rabbit so high that its shape was imprinted on the moon, so that everyone could see it and remember this act of kindness
Another story goes saying : an old man was so tired and hungry, he asked some animals in the forest for help, a monkey, fox and a rabbit
Monkey offered fruits, fox caught him a bird and the rabbit tried so hard but couldn't find anything to bring him
He felt so sad and ashamed for not being able to help, that he lit up a fire and jumped into it, sacrificing himself for the sake of the old man so he could be fed
The old man turned out to be a God! He was so surprised and touched, that he printed the rabbit's silhouette into the moon ^^
Although i don't know T.O.P that much but I know enough to understand he's been through hell and high-water, to the point where he pondered taking his own life 💔 he gave everything to his fans, his group, his music. So it's like he "sacrificed" his life for the sake of everyone's joy and his career, but now it's time for him to focus on himself and his wellbeing , to grow as a person and pursue what his heart truly desires (hence why you see him taking the mask off and walking away, also by focusing on his lyrics you could tell ) to be himself and create the art he always wished to make ^^
Goodbye or not, their legacy won't be forgotten, they shaped this industry, they inspired millions, they deserve to rest and live happily
Please react to CRAVITY "my turn" 🤗🤗🤗
Do you think the, “Lalalala” part is in reference to their debut song? I really feel that this was a goodbye. 💔
4:15
There are 5 chairs… GD’s director chair is the 5th 😎💛💛💛💛💛
Mm no. Those 4 chairs includes GD , n the 1 chair is jiyong’s own chair as the director
No
So deep thanks bro.
could u react to GD x top and Taeyang MAMA 2010.
My love/hate experience with BIGBANG is when Yang Hyun suk pushed Taeyang into singing and away from rapping. The success of his individual songs are testament to his ability to co write and produce, and my goodness could he light up a stage as a solo artist. One of my fav songs "please say yes" by Se7en a Kpop RnB idol from the early 2ks, still makes me regret Taeyang not being in the rap line of BIGBANG. I love GD as a rapper but YB just hit different, he had the style and flo to make it as an American rapper at that time, his flow was very sing songy similar to Nelly, And with his vocals and rap style mixed ( like Ringa linga ) he could have dominated as a singer/rapper like Drake. It pisses me off still because he suffered a lot of doubt about his abilities in the early years. He is also a brilliant pianist and composer, he created some of the most beautiful melodies back in the day but YHS was always telling him he didn't have a good ear for music. I'm glad he eventually found several solo successes with co writing and production because YHS had a leash on him and YGE still does. Taeyang should have put out way more music over the years, I had hoped after white night and military service the band would leave YGE and start their own label, and I'm still hoping for that.
NCT DREAM ‘Glitch Mode’ next pleaseeeee!!💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 we like ur reactions!
linton, react to bts’ performance at the grammys this year, if you haven’t already! i was literally speechless when i saw it live on tv!!!