In his commentary of the MV, he said that the director told him that the words were unclear and it sounded like he said either "Ruin me more" or "Run away", and Taemin said that he wanted to keep it like that on purpose! It's really brilliant because it reflects the entire duality of mentality of Taemin in the MV.
@@erestorhalfelvan7676 The manhwa?? Idk what is it about but Stockholm Syndrome means falling for someone when they're holding you hostage, as if you're addicted to them or something like that.
6:32 (In English) "Suspect and the victim" 6:34 (In Korean) "He has the illusion and delusion that she loves him." 6:50 (In Korean) "He seems to have Stockholm syndrome."
I feel like everything Taemin puts out is so freaking catchy, but the way that he really locks us in is with he's mv. He is by far the most captivating person ever. He locks you in and you will never escape
My theory is Taemin could be singing about : 1. a toxic romantic relationship or 2. his relationship with the industry. I like the the 2nd theory more because like you said, he is a workaholic. Workaholics usually work at the detriment of their own health. Maybe the shady part of Kpop industry also hurts him too, but he lets that shadiness hurt him so he can create more art, which he loves doing. A lot of big companies usually do shady shit to get their artists recognised, there are suspicions that girl group companies sell a girl group member to a rich man, for 1-2 nights a month, without the girl's much consent because the girls are "owned" by the company. Idk what could be happening with boy groups but I bet if companies are willing to sell women to make success happen, what stops them from mistreating their male members too right? And perhaps Taemin, feels like he has also become a criminal by letting the company do whatever was asked of Taemin to do
Yes, there is an Act II. Yes, Taemin took a much more active role in this whole album. He chose the directors helped to direct, design, and produce this whole album. He should be extremely proud of himself. Taemin's been going non-stop, but in his VLIVE's during the height of COVID, he was going nuts with nothing to do. He was depressed and lamented not being able to work and getting too much rest. He didn't know what to do with himself. Taemin is an extreme workaholic and is happiest when working and on stage. He's also working on a SHINee comeback and his reality show as well. He just can't stop himself....Hey, the rest of this album is fire too!
"Destroy me more" sounds in two versions in korean. One is "destroy me more" and the other is "run away from me". This lysic express what taemin want to design in this album i think.
Okay I’m not sure if someone already told yall this, but “더 망쳐줘” (destroy me more) is pronounced very similar to “도망쳐줘” (please run away), and this fact is killing me from inside. “CRIMINAL” IS THE NEW RANAISSANCE
taemin _LITERALLY_ never disappoints. his style is so distinctive that we already know what kind of song he's going to release but each song has its own charm. like they all in the same genre (taemin™) but each of them has their own flavor. that's king behavior right there
LOVE TAEMIN.....and this is why he is KING! Class, just class..........amazing talent. Always in Awe...cannot wait to see him live again. It is a once in a lifetime experience.....
Taemin always creates music that makes your soul tingle with unnatural emotions. At least for me it does. And that’s why his music is so good and sensual.
I just had a thought, though it maybe completely wrong. But I know in the MV there’s the innocent version and the criminal version. So what if the innocent version was destroyed and became the criminal? He even says that his hands aren’t that clean either.
Isn't it normal for taemin to kill us with every new performance and again ressurect us and again kill us Taht destroy me literally destroyed me due to his talent Taemin=art Taemin=talent Taemin=godly vocals Taemin=dancing machine What else not there in him
For me taemin is our Michael Jackson, of this generation. Not kpop only. He is an alive legend, like only Michael did. He does what Michael did in his way, in TAEMIN way and gosh I AM HERE FOR IT FOREVER
Ooh me too! And Nemo. Just me and you too. The acoustic version he did on vlive was soo good too!!! (Lol wait we just listed pretty much the entire album)
The song is about himself. The famous kpop idol Taemin VS the normal boy Taemin. The way that his famous self entraps his normal self to the point he becomes dependent of it. He has said multiple times that this song expresses exactly how he feels, like a trip to his inner world. It's his beat song so far ❤️🔥
This song gave me CHILLS the first few times I watched the mv and I already know it'll be one of my top 10 songs of the year. Taemin once again showing he's the best
Yes, Ben. There will be an Act 2 after this! He said that the "ACT 2" will be an "end-of-all" and will be so intense. This Act 1 is already CRAZY and INTENSE. I don't know what to expect for ACT 2. WOAH! KING!!
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED FROM THIS COMEBACK AND MORE! To be honest, I think this might be my favorite Taemin title track since Danger... it's definitely in my top 3 with danger and sayonara hitori. the instrumental gives me such 80s vibes, which is exactly what i was hoping for with an album called "never gonna dance again". and the way he comes in on that last chorus has been blowing me away all damn morning, i cannot stop listening to this
the aesthetics of this mv are just crazy. I can't find the words, I can't see. everything is the visual, the dance, the music. on each return he manages to surprise everyone
YES! Also if you haven't watched the real music video, please check it out too in addition to watching the reaction. Us Shawols are heavily streaming! Our baby cheese deserves it
I feel like the lyrics was made for us, it’s like we are singing it for him, that’s why he is dressed like a criminal, he destroy us, but at the same time it feels so good that we become addicted to him, we can’t get away anymore from him, from CRIMINAL TAEMIN I’m a genius 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ben I saw it on Twitter several months ago so I don't remember names. Anyway, a producer of one of his songs said, he's not satisfied with the production but it's okay cause Taemin will add on what's missing. This really proves that our boy is very hands on in all aspect of his songs. Even if he's not listed in the credits.
Taemin did a video where he was watching the M/V and kinda narrating the process of recording and he had a TON of input. Not only the song but the M/V, choreo...everything!
"I'm on a leash called you" Lyric of the century, destroy me more Taemin! The vocals, choreo and visuals are Taemin notch (top-notch), you know since he is the standard for kpop artists.
Your reactions were priceless! That's why I love watching you react, because you always manage to express your emotions in the most exploding way possible. When I saw the MV I knew you would just fanboy and sweat through it. Our Ace is perfection. ♠️
I think the leash part was represented in the video as his tied hands at the beginning. The song was about "stockholm syndrome" but according to his W korea interview, it was more about his journey in finding his identity as an artist. So it was basically a metaphor on how he himself cannot breakaway from his own self/image, so he just kind of decided to embrace it. He wanted NGDA to be his turning point in his solo career. Yes, Taemin was included in the whole album creation. Thank you, Ben!
I think he really has a beauty that is beyond gender and I really appreciate it. He matches such a kind of dark concept very well. His style is just so unique in the K-pop artists. And when I watch this MV, I was thinking that if he is really "innocent" or he is also a "sinner" who "entices" people with his eye under the patch.
There is a theory that is his relationship with the celebrity life, the true him and the him he portrays to the public, the image everybody sees but is not his true self.
This isn't at all a theory but god damn Taemin always comes back with bangers. Criminal kind of has a sound that reminds me of a futuristic kind of elegance, yet at the same time it's calm but ominous. Like a criminal in hiding. It's such a fantastic song melodically alone, and then you have Taemin's vocals on top of that melody that just lure you in and makes it impossible to ''escape''. The whole damn album was amazing and right up my alley in its entirety - so in conclusion: Taemin only makes bops
Criminal is a genius concept of Taemin reflecting on his sometimes very toxic relationship with the industry. 1) 2:02 shop with body parts and heads shows that we fans just see the perfect picture of Idols outside while behind the scenes you might find Idols being "beaten" by industry's unrealistic requirements for diet and beauty. That shop also has many plants reflecting jungle vibe of the industry with continuous pressure for perfection and relentless competition 2) 4:50 Taemin is showed with plastic bag on a head reflecting on suffocating nature of industry binding his artistic freedom pressuring to release material that is rather trendy that authentic to Taemin himself 3) the victim and criminal are eventually just two sides of Taemin himself: his innocent light side and his dark sinner side, while he joined SM at only 14 years old as innocent boy, following obediently all unrealistic requirements of industry at that time (almost feeling like a victim) he grew into adult and faced his dark disobedient side (feeling like a criminal) that took alot of courage to accept but allowed him to give a big F to industry and express himself as artist he is, rather than following current trends. 4) The Stockholm syndrome Taemin refers to is essentially his relationship with music industry: suffocating and torturing from one side, nurturing by fans' love from the other. P.S. Although this concept is very dark and taken to extreme, remember that Taemin is an artist and thus wanted to provoke and reflect on actual problems of the industry, however he is not in depression and do look very balanced, so no panic for his well-being for a moment at least.
The "Destroy me more" part killed me. Somehow, Taemin manages to outdo himself every time. That's our Ace right there ♠️👑💎
Mika Praxedes Same. I didn’t read the lyrics the first time around, but caught that one line. Dead.
That part is amazing!
In his commentary of the MV, he said that the director told him that the words were unclear and it sounded like he said either "Ruin me more" or "Run away", and Taemin said that he wanted to keep it like that on purpose! It's really brilliant because it reflects the entire duality of mentality of Taemin in the MV.
Taemin already confirmed that the song describes the Stockholm Syndrome.
omg
Like Killing/Stalking flavor? Cus I'm getting major Killing/Stalking vibes.
@@erestorhalfelvan7676 AAAAAAAAA KILLING/STALKING?!?!?!?
@@erestorhalfelvan7676 The manhwa?? Idk what is it about but Stockholm Syndrome means falling for someone when they're holding you hostage, as if you're addicted to them or something like that.
Saman UniLer Killing Stalking is literally about Stockholm Syndrome, the guy gets kidnapped and uhh abused until he starts to like it
These song is number one in America both album and songs charts
Criminal? Oh yes Taemin totally deserves it
Oh my goodness! Really?! I'm so happy for him.
Deserved.
It deserves! I believe it to be Song of the Year!
@Never Gonna Dance Again #1 in 32 countries on iTunes.
this whole album is actually INSANE. it’s impossible to pick a favorite
coline picaud-coulon ikkk. he’s grown so much as an artist and is honestly just such a cool person (there is a reason he’s my ult😎)
Clockwork is SO good ♡♡♡
Fernanda Andrade Díaz i’ve literally had the whole album on repeat the whole entire day 😭
Yeah I actually ordered a physical copy today it's so good.
Nephilimfield nice!!! i really really want to🥺
6:32 (In English) "Suspect and the victim"
6:34 (In Korean) "He has the illusion and delusion that she loves him."
6:50 (In Korean) "He seems to have Stockholm syndrome."
Thanks for the translations!
I feel like everything Taemin puts out is so freaking catchy, but the way that he really locks us in is with he's mv. He is by far the most captivating person ever. He locks you in and you will never escape
My theory is Taemin could be singing about :
1. a toxic romantic relationship or
2. his relationship with the industry.
I like the the 2nd theory more because like you said, he is a workaholic. Workaholics usually work at the detriment of their own health. Maybe the shady part of Kpop industry also hurts him too, but he lets that shadiness hurt him so he can create more art, which he loves doing. A lot of big companies usually do shady shit to get their artists recognised, there are suspicions that girl group companies sell a girl group member to a rich man, for 1-2 nights a month, without the girl's much consent because the girls are "owned" by the company. Idk what could be happening with boy groups but I bet if companies are willing to sell women to make success happen, what stops them from mistreating their male members too right? And perhaps Taemin, feels like he has also become a criminal by letting the company do whatever was asked of Taemin to do
Taemin, the man who even if hes not your bias, he is
Ps. Watch him say this was a cutie concept just like he said want was....... lol
"Taemin has that style that no one has"... Yes exactly Ben! Yes!
He’s just everything.. I couldn’t even speak after watching this
Yes, there is an Act II. Yes, Taemin took a much more active role in this whole album. He chose the directors helped to direct, design, and produce this whole album. He should be extremely proud of himself.
Taemin's been going non-stop, but in his VLIVE's during the height of COVID, he was going nuts with nothing to do. He was depressed and lamented not being able to work and getting too much rest. He didn't know what to do with himself. Taemin is an extreme workaholic and is happiest when working and on stage. He's also working on a SHINee comeback and his reality show as well. He just can't stop himself....Hey, the rest of this album is fire too!
Taemins dance is his own, it should be added to the series of dance styles.. Taemin Dance.
"Destroy me more" sounds in two versions in korean. One is "destroy me more" and the other is "run away from me". This lysic express what taemin want to design in this album i think.
He is god of Kpop. Thank you for your reaction.
Taemin is kpop king,truly artist!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Okay I’m not sure if someone already told yall this, but “더 망쳐줘” (destroy me more) is pronounced very similar to “도망쳐줘” (please run away), and this fact is killing me from inside. “CRIMINAL” IS THE NEW RANAISSANCE
TAEMIN multitalent,BEST SOLO ARTIST SM💗💗💗MV Best emotion vocal, dance, music everything about this was amezing💗💗💗SHINee Forever💗💗💗SuperM
honestly,i hope taemin is ok..he has worked so hard so lets support him lots,enjoying his coeback.SHAWOLS FIGHTING
Taemins " destroy me more" is like the hottest thing I've ever heard
I was waiting for you and i was like "ben is not gonna survive "😂😭😂
Exactly becuz my body is in the floor and my soul is typing .. taemin killed me with this ..maybe my body will be ressurected in few days
@@vasubabu8000 im dead to ...
Same here haha
TAEMIN IS THE BEST. PERIODT.
taemin _LITERALLY_ never disappoints. his style is so distinctive that we already know what kind of song he's going to release but each song has its own charm. like they all in the same genre (taemin™) but each of them has their own flavor. that's king behavior right there
LOVE TAEMIN.....and this is why he is KING! Class, just class..........amazing talent. Always in Awe...cannot wait to see him live again. It is a once in a lifetime experience.....
It is awesome! “destroy me more” korean pronunciation is very similar to “run away from me.”
Taeminnie 😍
#TaeminWeLoveYou #TAEMINisback0907 #Taemin #Criminal #SHINee #NeverGonnaDanceAgain
😂I refreshed YT feed so many times hoping you'd drop this, but realized about frickin timezone, thanks yo, love this 🖤
Same 🤣
Same!!!
Same
After listening to this song the first time I immediately fell in love with it
Lee taemin is an another level kinda breed! He is his own genre..
Taemin always creates music that makes your soul tingle with unnatural emotions. At least for me it does. And that’s why his music is so good and sensual.
I just had a thought, though it maybe completely wrong.
But I know in the MV there’s the innocent version and the criminal version.
So what if the innocent version was destroyed and became the criminal?
He even says that his hands aren’t that clean either.
Oh my! You're brilliant! Maybe you should leave this theory on the official MV. I'll support it. Cause I just thought of something.
These song is number one in bother iTunes of almost 30 country now
Taemin in "Tiger inside" : ~don't tie me, tie up, don't tie me up~
Taemin here : Voluntarily TIED UP! 😄
That's *STOCKHOLM* . *SYNDROME* y'all!
Isn't it normal for taemin to kill us with every new performance and again ressurect us and again kill us
Taht destroy me literally destroyed me due to his talent
Taemin=art
Taemin=talent
Taemin=godly vocals
Taemin=dancing machine
What else not there in him
cooking skill :"D
@@sellenarchive4177 😭😭
Taemin is an artist where it's acceptable to pause often or else your heart may explode from his overwhelmingly sexy aura.
He is no more a kpop dancer, HE is the world's ARTIST
The "Destroy me more" part can actually either be heard Ruin me more or Run away and that reflects his dualityyy
he deserve to be the idol of all idols...no one can change that and its a fact...so proud of our giant baby cheese ball...
For me taemin is our Michael Jackson, of this generation. Not kpop only. He is an alive legend, like only Michael did. He does what Michael did in his way, in TAEMIN way and gosh I AM HERE FOR IT FOREVER
his whole album is FIRE!!!! My current favorites are Criminal, Waiting For & Strangers.. Black Rose is awesome too, though..
Ooh me too! And Nemo. Just me and you too. The acoustic version he did on vlive was soo good too!!!
(Lol wait we just listed pretty much the entire album)
@@naps9754 nemo made me body roll while I was cooking dinner
taemin is the best dancer in the industry, period.
At this point the only one that could possibly surpass the songs, choreos and MVs he presents to the world is Taemin himself.
The song is about himself. The famous kpop idol Taemin VS the normal boy Taemin. The way that his famous self entraps his normal self to the point he becomes dependent of it. He has said multiple times that this song expresses exactly how he feels, like a trip to his inner world.
It's his beat song so far ❤️🔥
HOW MANY INTERNATIONAL FANS ARE HERE????
This song gave me CHILLS the first few times I watched the mv and I already know it'll be one of my top 10 songs of the year.
Taemin once again showing he's the best
You're not the only one who has had their eyes malfunctioning while watching this masterpiece.
Taemin is like a Anime character I see him like that with amazing voice and amazing dancing skills. I'm Inlove with him gosh🤧💖
King Taemin everyone, No one can not touch Taemin’s level of awesomeness.
Yes, Ben. There will be an Act 2 after this! He said that the "ACT 2" will be an "end-of-all" and will be so intense. This Act 1 is already CRAZY and INTENSE. I don't know what to expect for ACT 2. WOAH! KING!!
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED FROM THIS COMEBACK AND MORE! To be honest, I think this might be my favorite Taemin title track since Danger... it's definitely in my top 3 with danger and sayonara hitori. the instrumental gives me such 80s vibes, which is exactly what i was hoping for with an album called "never gonna dance again". and the way he comes in on that last chorus has been blowing me away all damn morning, i cannot stop listening to this
Can't even describe it,it's magical, Taemin is truly the king,
Taemin really deserve to be worshipped
Life is imitating art......but, art is imitating Taemin
He keeps getting better every comeback His beauty and performance are crimes!! Thank for the reaction Ben!!
I forgot how to breathe.
rawan alshahrani what is breathing?
@@demzels lmao
Actually taemin is a legend so yea he literally kill us with every song 💚
the aesthetics of this mv are just crazy. I can't find the words, I can't see. everything is the visual, the dance, the music. on each return he manages to surprise everyone
so like... this not only slays fangirls.... but fan boys too. taemin calm down and give us a warning next time!!!!
Taemin been Taemin x 1000 ultimate bais
Criminal song is an elegant way of saying "shawty give me, whip whiplash" 😁😁
Yes there's an Act 2. And he said it's gonna be more intense.
"It's gonna be end all die all "
BE READY
Thank you for the reaction
And HELL YEAH we're getting Act 2, don't forget to preorder the albums lol 😂 his albums are so frickin aesthetic 🖤💅🏾
is their another album coming soon called act 2 ???
@@yaso_pexy3737 his album Never Gonna Dance Again has two parts Act 1 and Act 2.. this is Act 1 and soon we're getting Act 2 ^^
Taemin is, completely, in his own damn league!! In awe of him, for real.
Yes! Every TAEMIN SONG IS TOP FIVE TAEMIN SONG!
Omg It’s another masterpiece of king Taemin...
YES! Also if you haven't watched the real music video, please check it out too in addition to watching the reaction. Us Shawols are heavily streaming! Our baby cheese deserves it
This man straight up said "I'm on a leash called you" and acted like it's nothing
I Love the sound of this song SO MUCH I’m blown away by how amazing it is oh my god. king taemin
THE KING IS BACK
I feel like the lyrics was made for us, it’s like we are singing it for him, that’s why he is dressed like a criminal, he destroy us, but at the same time it feels so good that we become addicted to him, we can’t get away anymore from him, from CRIMINAL TAEMIN
I’m a genius 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Taemin just continues to outdo himself! He’s really just THE performer of all performers.
The relationship he has is because of the music and dancing, that is the criminal
Ben I saw it on Twitter several months ago so I don't remember names. Anyway, a producer of one of his songs said, he's not satisfied with the production but it's okay cause Taemin will add on what's missing. This really proves that our boy is very hands on in all aspect of his songs. Even if he's not listed in the credits.
Taemin did a video where he was watching the M/V and kinda narrating the process of recording and he had a TON of input. Not only the song but the M/V, choreo...everything!
This is hands down the SONG OF THE YEAR omg
Criminal is a fvcking masterpiece and Taemin has taken my soul with it
🗣We call him the king of KPOP for this reason.
La la la... La la la.. la la la... On repeat in my brain
I love the way this man reacts to Taemin he just says the right things lmaoo😭😭
"I'm on a leash called you" Lyric of the century, destroy me more Taemin! The vocals, choreo and visuals are Taemin notch (top-notch), you know since he is the standard for kpop artists.
I haven't had a heart attack like this in a while ! .............Taemin just killed me.
Your reactions were priceless! That's why I love watching you react, because you always manage to express your emotions in the most exploding way possible. When I saw the MV I knew you would just fanboy and sweat through it. Our Ace is perfection. ♠️
He mentioned about stockholm syndrome when he talked about the lyrics..
I think the leash part was represented in the video as his tied hands at the beginning. The song was about "stockholm syndrome" but according to his W korea interview, it was more about his journey in finding his identity as an artist. So it was basically a metaphor on how he himself cannot breakaway from his own self/image, so he just kind of decided to embrace it. He wanted NGDA to be his turning point in his solo career.
Yes, Taemin was included in the whole album creation. Thank you, Ben!
Taemin is ART
The best of the best from Taemin untill now. Cool and amazing artist.
Yes lee Taemin is masterpiece of course! Anw Thank you for making this reaction and appreciate him!
Taemin is a GOD in the industry
I think he really has a beauty that is beyond gender and I really appreciate it. He matches such a kind of dark concept very well. His style is just so unique in the K-pop artists. And when I watch this MV, I was thinking that if he is really "innocent" or he is also a "sinner" who "entices" people with his eye under the patch.
Come on shawols let's stream harder...taemin deserves the whole world!!
god taemin is always so goddamn amazing
There is a theory that is his relationship with the celebrity life, the true him and the him he portrays to the public, the image everybody sees but is not his true self.
PLZ VOTE FOR TAEMIN IN MAMA 2020 HE DESERVES IT
This isn't at all a theory but god damn Taemin always comes back with bangers. Criminal kind of has a sound that reminds me of a futuristic kind of elegance, yet at the same time it's calm but ominous. Like a criminal in hiding. It's such a fantastic song melodically alone, and then you have Taemin's vocals on top of that melody that just lure you in and makes it impossible to ''escape''. The whole damn album was amazing and right up my alley in its entirety - so in conclusion: Taemin only makes bops
Taemin is a whole new music genre
Criminal is a genius concept of Taemin reflecting on his sometimes very toxic relationship with the industry.
1) 2:02 shop with body parts and heads shows that we fans just see the perfect picture of Idols outside while behind the scenes you might find Idols being "beaten" by industry's unrealistic requirements for diet and beauty. That shop also has many plants reflecting jungle vibe of the industry with continuous pressure for perfection and relentless competition
2) 4:50 Taemin is showed with plastic bag on a head reflecting on suffocating nature of industry binding his artistic freedom pressuring to release material that is rather trendy that authentic to Taemin himself
3) the victim and criminal are eventually just two sides of Taemin himself: his innocent light side and his dark sinner side, while he joined SM at only 14 years old as innocent boy, following obediently all unrealistic requirements of industry at that time (almost feeling like a victim) he grew into adult and faced his dark disobedient side (feeling like a criminal) that took alot of courage to accept but allowed him to give a big F to industry and express himself as artist he is, rather than following current trends.
4) The Stockholm syndrome Taemin refers to is essentially his relationship with music industry: suffocating and torturing from one side, nurturing by fans' love from the other.
P.S. Although this concept is very dark and taken to extreme, remember that Taemin is an artist and thus wanted to provoke and reflect on actual problems of the industry, however he is not in depression and do look very balanced, so no panic for his well-being for a moment at least.
Yes, you stole it from my mind
*Taemin has a style no one else has!!!*
This mv is a completely different voice from taemin which is really soft sexy and the amazing dance is very cool
HE SO.. ELEGANT..., IS AMAZING...!!!!
Yes, he is king. Just perfection.
honestly after criminal he also drop a song called IDEA. that song is also mind blowing promiseeee.