aespa's Armageddon is probably the best K-Pop album released this year so far (well, I have emotional attachement to Everglow, so behind ZOMBIE for me, of course :D ): SUPERNOVA, ARMAGEDDON, Live My Life in one discography? WHAT THE HELL, SO DOPE! Thank you for you reaction, Anthony. I hope, you will poste your LA DI DA and ZOMBIE reactions, I very enjoyed these reacts. :)
@@blueCatSu Of course it had been released so many good albums this year; SEVENTEEN: BEST ALBUM, NMIXX: FE304 BREAK, TEN's and Chungha's solo albums, NAEYEON, wooah,...-and like you mentioned ARTMS and plenty more great discog. But overall, aespa's full album is really highlight for me. Such a piece of great art.
02:50 Kpop usually just use structure in their songs the verses pre choruses and chorus usually are different the bridge often is an advanced replica of the pre chorus
I rarely comment on videos. However, I had to run here to commend you on your insights between Korean vs Western music. You are BANG ON! I am truly jaded by the Western industry and only leaning towards Korean music. The variety and the structure are incredibly engaging! Every point you made I was furiously nodding my head in agreement lol. Keep up the incredible reactions, Anthony! Really appreciate the time and energy you put into these 🙏🏼
About the story of song you asked; aespa has a very developed storyline about virtual realities, different world's dimensions (KWANGYA) - B. Mamba and clones. I'm not 100% sure, but a new storyline started since ending of song "Girls". Drama, SUPERNOVA and Armageddon is about these clones. aespa members broke a border between worlds, they met their evil clones (Drama/SUPERNOVA) from other spheres and in ARMAGEDDON they even don't know, if they're real. It's very shortened by me and maybe some parts don't fit accurately (so someone could correct me, or add better details).
@@itsyaboichilde5397 Aespa defeated Black Mamba in "Girls". There is a new storyline since "Drama" - about evil clones and other reality. Clones are their enemies.
You're 100% right on the "AI = Armageddon" theme. There's a poster in one of the sets that says almost exactly that "Incoming danger. Armageddon or manipulation?" Your insights are always spot on.
Omg thank you so much. I had been waiting for this after watching your Girls MV reaction. You may like their Supernova MV too. It's trending more than Armageddon but I still love this one more.
100% agree with you about Kpop vs western music, it seriously blows my mind. You should also check their pre release supernova and zombie by everglow next
Have seen a litte bit of their current tour videos that have been posted online - its epic. their dancing is on point (and mirrors the music video choreography) - for over 2 and a half hours LIVE. They are quality, thats for sure.
aespa always surprises me with their songs, they hit me in a different way and are addictive. All the b-sides in the Armageddon album are nice but my favourite would be Mine, Live My Life & Prologue. I feel like you would like Mine & Set The Tone the most aside from the double title tracks (Supernova & Armageddon).
By the way, I totally agree with you about difference between K-Pop/J-Pop,P-Pop music and western. You know I'm from Europe, so this is not cloudy view from me - that quality gasp between eastern asia music industry and US is huge. In every aspect; music, productions, choreography, mixing of genres, musicality, etc. Just HUGE.
You are not wrong. I'm 51 and haven't listened to music for over 10 years because the music here really sucks (I'm talking about pop/hip-hop/rap). Then I came across XG. I'm now a "stan" and checking out other Asian music, though the language barrier can make it difficult (which is why I love XG).
This album has a song (Supernova) which is making me doubt my all time fave song from them, which is "Drama"! I still like Drama more, that song is literally peak, but Supernova is SOOOOOOO catchy and good.
@AnthonyRayKPOP FYI: Both of the following title tracks were produced a couple years ago (as with most SM production camps) so the overall track selection for the aespa release schedule was really a thought process that weighed heavily on their tour schedule. DRAMA Writers Bang Hye Hyun, Charlotte Wilson, EJAE, Ellie Suh, No Identity, Waker Composer Charlotte Wilson, EJAE, No Identity, Waker ARMAGEDDON Writers Bang Hye Hyun, EJAE, No Identity, SUMIN, Waker Composer EJAE, No Identity, SUMIN, Waker
It's so interesting how Armageddon the song was poorly reviewed by many critics. I didn't like it the first listen but I really find it complex, beautiful, maximalist, and the video itself is insanely gorgeous. They went 300% on creativity.
G idle not a innovative group though, their music is too western style, if u say about the meaning of lyric, i agree, but on music, most of their comeback is not sound like kpop, but aespa always keep their music uniqe, they are them most innovative group out there
So true, when I started listening to kpop 4years ago, i realized how much the western mainstream is lacking (for me), and slowly my playlist got more and more krnb, khiphop, kpop (dont get me started on all the old school samples from the US that I found out thru kpop as well)
after a months still gave me goosebumps when i hear this bop its so amazing thank u so much for reacting thissssssss aespa never make u dissaponit with their bop hitt songs whats about react for SUPERNOVE next or please next time smoothie by nctdream😫
My Theory is that in Apocalypse there is 4 Horsemen so Aespa is like we will create our 4 Mythical Women to fight for the Evil in Armageddon. In Which Apocalyse and Armageddon is very similar.
Please @anthonyray reaction to karina from aespa new solo songs is UP it's the song track for aespa concert in korea.. her performance solo.. please reaction to Karina okey 😭🙏
We know you usually don't do a reaction video for the first 24 hours, so hopefully we'll see you reacting to Lisa's Rockstar song tomorrow. We missed seeing you react to Lisa. 🙏⭐
It is truly the MV of the year. The creative team are just beyond. I still get goosebumps watching and listening to Armageddon to this day.
Everything you said during this reaction was 100% facts. Great reaction
aespa's Armageddon is probably the best K-Pop album released this year so far (well, I have emotional attachement to Everglow, so behind ZOMBIE for me, of course :D ): SUPERNOVA, ARMAGEDDON, Live My Life in one discography? WHAT THE HELL, SO DOPE! Thank you for you reaction, Anthony. I hope, you will poste your LA DI DA and ZOMBIE reactions, I very enjoyed these reacts. :)
You forgot ARTMS' Dall
@@blueCatSu Of course it had been released so many good albums this year; SEVENTEEN: BEST ALBUM, NMIXX: FE304 BREAK, TEN's and Chungha's solo albums, NAEYEON, wooah,...-and like you mentioned ARTMS and plenty more great discog. But overall, aespa's full album is really highlight for me. Such a piece of great art.
02:50 Kpop usually just use structure in their songs the verses pre choruses and chorus usually are different the bridge often is an advanced replica of the pre chorus
I rarely comment on videos. However, I had to run here to commend you on your insights between Korean vs Western music. You are BANG ON! I am truly jaded by the Western industry and only leaning towards Korean music. The variety and the structure are incredibly engaging! Every point you made I was furiously nodding my head in agreement lol. Keep up the incredible reactions, Anthony! Really appreciate the time and energy you put into these 🙏🏼
About the story of song you asked; aespa has a very developed storyline about virtual realities, different world's dimensions (KWANGYA) - B. Mamba and clones. I'm not 100% sure, but a new storyline started since ending of song "Girls". Drama, SUPERNOVA and Armageddon is about these clones. aespa members broke a border between worlds, they met their evil clones (Drama/SUPERNOVA) from other spheres and in ARMAGEDDON they even don't know, if they're real. It's very shortened by me and maybe some parts don't fit accurately (so someone could correct me, or add better details).
I thought the clones were on their sides? Isn't the villain Black Mamba?
@@itsyaboichilde5397 Aespa defeated Black Mamba in "Girls". There is a new storyline since "Drama" - about evil clones and other reality. Clones are their enemies.
You're 100% right on the "AI = Armageddon" theme. There's a poster in one of the sets that says almost exactly that "Incoming danger. Armageddon or manipulation?" Your insights are always spot on.
This is their best track & performance EVER
Salty & Sweet and Illusion don't have music videos but performance videos 🔥
Omg thank you so much. I had been waiting for this after watching your Girls MV reaction.
You may like their Supernova MV too. It's trending more than Armageddon but I still love this one more.
Without looking at the lyrics, their outro chorus sounds like "I'mma Get it Done" Arma-ged-don
Awesome insights bro ! I literally can't get this song out of my head and it's already been a month :D
This is why I love your reaction. Great deduction brotha! N taste in music as well.
100% agree with you about Kpop vs western music, it seriously blows my mind. You should also check their pre release supernova and zombie by everglow next
Kpop MV of the year
Have seen a litte bit of their current tour videos that have been posted online - its epic. their dancing is on point (and mirrors the music video choreography) - for over 2 and a half hours LIVE. They are quality, thats for sure.
aespa always surprises me with their songs, they hit me in a different way and are addictive. All the b-sides in the Armageddon album are nice but my favourite would be Mine, Live My Life & Prologue. I feel like you would like Mine & Set The Tone the most aside from the double title tracks (Supernova & Armageddon).
By the way, I totally agree with you about difference between K-Pop/J-Pop,P-Pop music and western. You know I'm from Europe, so this is not cloudy view from me - that quality gasp between eastern asia music industry and US is huge. In every aspect; music, productions, choreography, mixing of genres, musicality, etc. Just HUGE.
signed ... I almost completely stopped listening to US rap, even though those are my music roots.
You are not wrong. I'm 51 and haven't listened to music for over 10 years because the music here really sucks (I'm talking about pop/hip-hop/rap). Then I came across XG. I'm now a "stan" and checking out other Asian music, though the language barrier can make it difficult (which is why I love XG).
Maaaan I haven't heard anyone count like that since I was in high school counting out the measures. Good shit AR.
AESPA finally ❤❤❤
I agree with you. KPOP is the future of music.
Definitely their best song
I would like to suggest SUPERNOVA OF AESPA TOO, this is AMAZING🔮
You should totally react to Supernova by Aespa 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
"Constant dopamine hits" got it in one. The supernormal stimuli is crazy with Kpop.
This album has a song (Supernova) which is making me doubt my all time fave song from them, which is "Drama"! I still like Drama more, that song is literally peak, but Supernova is SOOOOOOO catchy and good.
this is art
Thank you 🙏🏻❤️🔥
you should react to all songs from the album, the songs are dope🔥
I totally agree with ur reaction
Keen analysis, Anthony 👍
lmao i like the way your expression keep changes seeing every scene 😭
Aespa's Supernova is good as well! Actually, Supernova is hitting more than Armageddon.
Talking about country, I believed MCND are adding elements of country into their latest songs of you wanna check them out. Odd-venture and X10
Nice to see you have SADE on your playlists! 🔥👏
@AnthonyRayKPOP
FYI: Both of the following title tracks were produced a couple years ago (as with most SM production camps) so the overall track selection for the aespa release schedule was really a thought process that weighed heavily on their tour schedule.
DRAMA
Writers
Bang Hye Hyun, Charlotte Wilson, EJAE, Ellie Suh, No Identity, Waker
Composer
Charlotte Wilson, EJAE, No Identity, Waker
ARMAGEDDON
Writers
Bang Hye Hyun, EJAE, No Identity, SUMIN, Waker
Composer
EJAE, No Identity, SUMIN, Waker
Please react to aespa "supernova" mv ❤❤ love you from Chile
It's so interesting how Armageddon the song was poorly reviewed by many critics. I didn't like it the first listen but I really find it complex, beautiful, maximalist, and the video itself is insanely gorgeous. They went 300% on creativity.
This song imo is the best kpop song released in like the last 2-3 years
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤aespa❤❤❤❤
This song is the best and innovative song in 2024
It sounds wayyyyyyyyyyy better then sings here in the US
In my opinion Aespa and G-Idle are the most innovative groups in kpop, and that's why they are at or near the top of the heap!
G idle not a innovative group though, their music is too western style, if u say about the meaning of lyric, i agree, but on music, most of their comeback is not sound like kpop, but aespa always keep their music uniqe, they are them most innovative group out there
Dont Forget SUPERNOVA bro, it was trended for weeks because of its Weird Music video and strong catchy music
Aespaaa Queens
Those glasses, drop that link bro
Hyoyeon - Wanna be , its freaking naystee as well crayzy
In case you never got the answer Armageddong was produced by No I.D
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_I.D.
Gieselle dopamine bliz 🥹
❤😊
Does her know about drama?
So true, when I started listening to kpop 4years ago, i realized how much the western mainstream is lacking (for me), and slowly my playlist got more and more krnb, khiphop, kpop (dont get me started on all the old school samples from the US that I found out thru kpop as well)
One of the producers of the track is old skool from America "No Identity"
This is G-Funk influence. Listen to Dr. Dre’s- Dre Day song and listen to the beat.
you should do aespa's supernova or mine next!
after a months still gave me goosebumps when i hear this bop its so amazing thank u so much for reacting thissssssss aespa never make u dissaponit with their bop hitt songs whats about react for SUPERNOVE next or
please next time smoothie by nctdream😫
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💜💗👏🤗🙏🌸👍🍀
I was hoping for a reaction to this video.
Karina is a god
You should see Supernova
I guess he likes aespa
would love to see you react to some "Killing voice" i recommend Ailee & Bibi's they are dope as fuck, really showcases their skills and versatility
React to Lisa - Rockstar MV
Next aespa song: supernova!!!
U should react to karina’s solo up , it’s fire
That Fuego made me like your vid lol, good reaction tho.
NEXT TREASURE KINGKONG❤❤
Please react to Supernova & Drama too!
Please react to supernova from aespa❤❤❤
React to Aespa -live my life
My Theory is that in Apocalypse there is 4 Horsemen so Aespa is like we will create our 4 Mythical Women to fight for the Evil in Armageddon. In Which Apocalyse and Armageddon is very similar.
Anthony reaction lisa new solo
Did you react to ive 😢
Could of swore you did this for someone a week and a half ago
This is that recording, I did it on a live stream.
Bro this song is nastyyyyy and visual ugh
Lisa rockstar MV❤️🔥
Pls react to Lisa Rockstar and Ateez Work
بدأت أحس بخيبة الأمل من الكيبوب لكن هذه الاغنية جعلتني اغير رأيي.
React to Lisa rockstar
He did on live and if you look at his channel he posted it
the worst song ever
@@justdontaskme.3859 Keep your opinion to yourself
u just wishhhhh @@justdontaskme.3859
@@justdontaskme.3859who asked
Can you react to Itzy-Born to be?? I think that song Is your style
supernova plisss
Lisa's Rockstar MV pleaseeeee
pleaseeee reaction Rockstar-LLOUD Lisa!!!!!!
Please @anthonyray reaction to karina from aespa new solo songs is UP it's the song track for aespa concert in korea.. her performance solo.. please reaction to Karina okey 😭🙏
react to lisaaaaa rockstaaaar
Anthony reaction to lisa new solo Rockstar
react to supernova - aespa
rock star lisa next plsasss
Oh boy he's not gonna enjoy that one
React to Lisa rockstar bro
We know you usually don't do a reaction video for the first 24 hours, so hopefully we'll see you reacting to Lisa's Rockstar song tomorrow. We missed seeing you react to Lisa. 🙏⭐
pleasee react supernovaaaa aespa
lisa just released 'rockstar' , u should make a reaction video 🎉🎉
React to supernova
Red velvet cosmic please
react to Live My Life.
Hey, can you react to nct and superm songs pls
Lisa rockstar ❤
React to lisa rockstar
please react new song rockstar by lisa
Wiating for your reaction at rockstar by lisa
Please react to Lisa Rockstar