I love how there is a lot of traditionally masculine choreography but they're not afraid to add hints of femininity as well. It is a very unique and suave performance.
They all look fantastic, but you're so right! He's improved so much. I missed the last few come backs but compared to a year ago his dancing has gotten so saucy. Imo, at the chorus when they're doing the hip move and thrust he executes it just brilliantly 👏
the way they use the musicality and hit every beat, plus match their expressions to the sensuality of the song. The performance factor never lacks, they’re all so incredibly talented
Am I the only one to have noticed Mingi's progress in dance??? Not saying he was a bad dancer of course clearly no. But like he’s more flexible, more fluid, more confident in his movements. Well done Mingi. I can’t even take off my eyes on him!!
After this long hiatus he’s performing so powerful and passionate! Like you said, he’s always been a great performer but it’s so nice to see him shining like that!
The entire industry doesn't call them performance kings for nothing. Their energy is insane and their stage presence is so magnetic and this isn't even an official performance
ATEEZ dance practice videos are always so satisfying to watch: the way they move in such sync, their moves so fluid that they make complicated choreography look so easy. It just shows their high level of teamwork which can only be achieved through hardwork and bonding with each other. I always pray for their health and their staying together and keep on bringing exciting and heartfluttering performances for many years to come!!
SAN is MESMERIZING 🔥 Couldn't take my eyes off him, put him everywhere he will still shine and when he is center it's just a masterpiece! Incredible singer and performer 💜
They are so precise in their movements. It is very clear cut and that's what I love about ateez. They are literally flawless especially in dancing. They own this department. Even though I'm not dancing myself, their moves excite me to move with them and my body is syncing with the beat. That's how you recognize a great performer. Not all of the groups are blessed with this skill. Anybody can be a dancer but not everybody can be a performer. I will always be proud of my stage presence masters
Yes! And their chemistry while dancing is so strong! Even if they dance differently, they feel the music together and this makes their dances so addictive
exactly!! They are really impressive dancers one thing I love so much in ateez is that all members have very different dance styles but when they dance as a group they still fit so well together!! it's so impressive and no member is "less than the other" they are so different and always giving their all in every stages
@@atzlongjourney44 Yes! Everyone is exeptional in their on way! Is like, u're mesmerised by them together and then have a need to observe every single one throughly, and then again see all of them😁
I love the way Seonghwa performs deja vu. I believe it's a bit difficult to get the dynamics right for this song (to ensure a good balance between smooth and powerful rather than being either smooth or powerful all the time). But he completely nails it. I love the way he does that move at 2:00 and also that part where they swing their hips. His movements are so detailed even down to his fingertips and his dance angles look great
Ateez is the most talented group their powerful charisma dance,flawless synch and facial expressions ,clean sharp moves they're the best kings of performance
This is just a dance practice but already that intense, what more during Music Shows? Atiny Fam, let's give these boys the wins and awards they deserve for the hardwork they exerted.
Idk guys but something about ateez has changed a lot this comeback. Like they were always a great performance but I think they somehow got more polished. Idk how to explain but somehow ateez have leveled up their performance style.
!! more in sync for sure and more… coordinated. don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing 💀 i miss them being off beat together but the teamwork is apparent!
I think they grew and bonded a TON during Kingdom, and then getting our incredible Mingi back in... their energy is so fierce and ready. Goodness its great to be Atiny
All members does the hip dance amazingly but when Yunho does it it hits different his dancing skills are amazing and yeosang's part is my fav. Mingi's rap was fabulous
This is seriously so satisfying to watch. They have their own individual dance techniques, but they move so clean and it made the whole performance so synch. I love that they wore plain clothes so we can see their dance movements more.
@@AbhinavBolla hello new atiny! :DD welcome welcome Wooyoung is the one in the cap with vans on and his t shirt has a design with white in the middle of it PS: hes the one singing at 0:28-0:34
I'VE SEEN THE CHOREOGRAPHY SO MANY TIMES FROM THE MV BUT I'M STILL SHOCK AT HOW AMAZING IT IS?? p.s atinys keep streaming the mv and collecting genie passes, we nd those digitals!!
That "please don't leave me" line, hits so hard, i wonder if one guy like san say that to me i never leave him, but will leave the world first, bcs who can resist that charm bruhhh,
Literally every single member dance SOOO WELL. All 8 of them are SOOO INCREDIBLY TALENTED!! You can't just watch this video once!! The choreo is incredible and they pulled it off PERFECTLY!!! I'm still in shock-
I have never been more speechless at a dance practise, not just from Ateez but from any kpop group dance practises I have seen. Such beautiful and talented dancers.
Yoo San is totally insane he just keeps on getting better and more attractive ever cb .. No wonder Choi San is called the standard I'll be waiting for your fancams San >
Ateez never disappointed me for their performance, dance, and facial expression. They really dance like each of them is in the center, like akakjakjkkjdcnk it's hard to describe but, like, yeah ateez the best... ateez king of performance!
I love how Seonghwa is so expressive, and not like he goes extra (at least for now), but u can see how he shows pain or desire on his face, and in his whole body too
What I like about ATEEZ' dance practice videos is that it's literally a "dance practice". It's not a glorified dance performance that's clearly staged for the sake of recording a 'dance practice', this video literally looks like as if they've danced for hours already and this is the best take. 👍
I can't even explain how obsessed I am with the song the Choreo, their facial expressions, everything is literal perfection! No-one does it like ATEEZ.
like, look at them! THEY ARE BURNING WITH PASSION! with their every dance moves, they are making us breathless! EVEN THE CAMERA SHAKES WITH THEIR MOVES WITH FOOT! I am trying to fancam my bias, meanwhile, getting distracted by other members!
Literally their strength is that this grp have its own style nd very strong stage perfomance. Crazy performers . Their expression ,bodylanguage ,expression hits different . Their own charm specially my fav seonghwa ❤️aash nd San omg .
4th Gen's best performance group, and they have an amazing discography, amazing singers and rappers and ofc the dancing and choreo and stage presence. It's unmatched if you ask me
I want to learn this choreography so bad only because it looks easy compared to their other dances but maybe they just make it look effortless because it’s them T_T
go for it! personally it looks complicated to execute certain parts well. But I commend everyone trying to learn ateez choreo. it's always fun to see everyone's interpretation.
I have a whole playlist of their choreos that i wanted to learn. By now I've only learned te choruses of Wave and I'm the One. But from streaming their MV's so many times i managed to remember the choruses of all other songs as well lol
ATEEZ has unlimited talent, incredible voices, dances unbelievably well, raps amazingly. They are funny, sweet, honest, lovely, huggable, handsome & so much more! We are so spoiled!
I find Deja Vu is by far the most satisfying one to watch out of all their other dance practices. Maybe because it focuses more on fluidity and sharpness. Also not to mention, all 8 members dance very elegantly even if they have different styles. A true performer and Kings indeed!
“so who is the main dancer?”
ATEEZ: yes
Yes
yeeeeeees
Ateez :the one in black
@@offenix5841 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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one thing we know for sure, ateez never disappoints with their performance.
!! absolutely
YESSSSS
agree!
YES.
exactly, their born to be performers
Jongho radiating bad boy kinda vibes. Can’t believe he’s the maknae.
rightt, he is my bias😭❤️
Oh my GAAD I couldn't take my eyes off him. He is good.
What am I saying, they are all so good.
Atinys- Love ATEEZ
You know what I really waiting for dance practice just to see jongho full dance to this song.
@@smilesalways4801 SAME OMG😭
The amount of times I forget that 😭
I love how there is a lot of traditionally masculine choreography but they're not afraid to add hints of femininity as well. It is a very unique and suave performance.
i noticed this too! it's in a lot of their dances and honestly i love them for it
You worded this perfectly!!! I really like that about ATEEZ. Men shouldn't have to purposely hide away from being feminine.
Not to mention that hip swivel is sexy AF!
yes they should @@sunlight.5175
That’s the thing, they are not being sexual, but it’s like adding that feminine part that neither gender can dance to within a good way.
jongho slaying the fuck out of this choreo with a knee injury damn that is just talent
THE CHOREO FOR YEOSANGS PART IS SO ADDICTIVE ASKJDHASLJDHASKJD
I love seeing 8 members again. They hit that choreo extra hard for this comeback! So proud!!!
Yes😭 8 makes 1 team
Yunho with that hips dance just kills me every time. He attacked, killed and revived me again and again. aaaaaa i love you Yunho!!!
me tooooo
Which one is he? (I'm new)
@@edelweiss_bani the one who sings the first line of this song, and do the hip moves at 1:10
Literally!!! I didn't realize it was him until I watched this and I screamed!
I just can't take my eyes off Yeosang, no doubt this is HIS era.
What about fluffy red haired Yunho 😍
They all look fantastic, but you're so right! He's improved so much. I missed the last few come backs but compared to a year ago his dancing has gotten so saucy.
Imo, at the chorus when they're doing the hip move and thrust he executes it just brilliantly 👏
@Rili Riliest Loki
RIGHT HE LOOKS SO STUNNING AND HIS VOICE IS JUST SO HKFRTGHIEKHCHD I LOVE IT
His butterfly scene and car park scene are so attractive, every time he was the center he was just so mesmerizing.
*ATEEZ can nail any dance genre whether it is hardcore moves up to ballet routine, you name it*
THIS CHOREOGRAPHY IS A MATERPIECE AND ATEEZ DANCING ON IT MAKES IT LEGENDARY.
Could not say it better myself!
this choreo suits Yeosang and Seonghwa so well, they are really graceful dancers, its captivating.
the way they use the musicality and hit every beat, plus match their expressions to the sensuality of the song. The performance factor never lacks, they’re all so incredibly talented
Jongho looks…kinda mean? In a way that’s so attractive? Yeosang’s arms and Seonghwa’s existence? I can’t live
Am i blind or has yeosang tattoos on his arms?
@@paulineaab9164 where did u see it??
Time stamp pls
@@kiss-ma-axe the beginning
@@paulineaab9164 hmm maybe
But to me it looks like it’s just his toned muscle (like the outline of his arms is so prominent)
Idk
@@kiss-ma-axe thank you
San's facial expressions is a gem, of course he has to go hard cuz he is Choi San "the standard"
Am I the only one to have noticed Mingi's progress in dance??? Not saying he was a bad dancer of course clearly no. But like he’s more flexible, more fluid, more confident in his movements. Well done Mingi.
I can’t even take off my eyes on him!!
omg finally someone that is talking about Mingi !!!
After this long hiatus he’s performing so powerful and passionate! Like you said, he’s always been a great performer but it’s so nice to see him shining like that!
he is one of their main dancers from the beginning, he has always been that good people just didn't notice him
@@rumi1379 He didn’t show his full potential most of the time he was just vibing
@@mingi1489 nah you just didn't pay attention, Mingi and Yunho were both in a dance academy, he has always been one of the best dancers in Ateez
how does san just KEEP GETTING BETTER IN EVERYTHING HE DOES????? mans is bias wrecking me so hard help
Ikr!!!!
omg sunwoo pfp
th-cam.com/video/gRtfnAP-NpI/w-d-xo.html 😙😍
Me too. Please someone come get San, I didn't sign up for this disrespect 😭
He's my bias so I'm just being wrecked
If ATEEZ didn't make the camera shake with how hard they dance, would it really even be an ATEEZ dance practice video at all?
Right lmao
A masterpiece flawlessly executed as only Ateez can.
Seonghwa and Hongjoong walking away and running their hands through their hair at the same pace is extremely satisfying.
Same- really!? No way
1:30
if u all noticed, yeosang on the other side does it the same time with them, too!!
thank you for pointing that out
@@nabiii4466yeah but the other two did it in the same way 😂
Popular opinion :ATEEZ vocals aren't joke. Their vocals are masterpiece.
Bruh it’s a dance practice but I agree.
these types of comments get so old
@@mmecrayonneapapier8141 yeah also there voices 😑😑😑
@@stealer17yearsago3 no dude their voices are great
You can somewhat here them sing here..
The entire industry doesn't call them performance kings for nothing. Their energy is insane and their stage presence is so magnetic and this isn't even an official performance
I can't stop thinking about how elegant their performance looks in this choreography, which isn't easy to achieve. So so breathtaking as always
I was ur 9ooth like :)
I LOVE the way Wooyoung and Yeosang move their bodies I can’t take my eyes off of them
Bestfriend things lol
True fact: Everyone is happy because ATEEZ is back
Facts!!
ATINYS GET GENIE PASSES WE DON'T WANT 0 DIGITALS AGAIN
so true ot8
ATEEZ fire 🔥🔥
I'm with you!
ATEEZ dance practice videos are always so satisfying to watch: the way they move in such sync, their moves so fluid that they make complicated choreography look so easy. It just shows their high level of teamwork which can only be achieved through hardwork and bonding with each other.
I always pray for their health and their staying together and keep on bringing exciting and heartfluttering performances for many years to come!!
Yes, exactly!🤩🥰
th-cam.com/video/gRtfnAP-NpI/w-d-xo.html 😙😍
Popular opinion: WATCHING ATEEZ STAGES AND DANCE PRACTICE VIDEOS IS A MUST.
YEAH!
Seonghwa moves so gracefully- he's a legit angel
The most awaited dance practice of ATEEZ as OT8 has finally arrived.
SAN is MESMERIZING 🔥 Couldn't take my eyes off him, put him everywhere he will still shine and when he is center it's just a masterpiece! Incredible singer and performer 💜
They are so precise in their movements. It is very clear cut and that's what I love about ateez. They are literally flawless especially in dancing. They own this department. Even though I'm not dancing myself, their moves excite me to move with them and my body is syncing with the beat. That's how you recognize a great performer. Not all of the groups are blessed with this skill. Anybody can be a dancer but not everybody can be a performer. I will always be proud of my stage presence masters
Yes!!! Very well said. This is so true!
Yes! And their chemistry while dancing is so strong! Even if they dance differently, they feel the music together and this makes their dances so addictive
exactly!! They are really impressive dancers
one thing I love so much in ateez is that all members have very different dance styles but when they dance as a group they still fit so well together!!
it's so impressive and no member is "less than the other" they are so different and always giving their all in every stages
mmm..
@@atzlongjourney44 Yes! Everyone is exeptional in their on way! Is like, u're mesmerised by them together and then have a need to observe every single one throughly, and then again see all of them😁
I love the way Seonghwa performs deja vu. I believe it's a bit difficult to get the dynamics right for this song (to ensure a good balance between smooth and powerful rather than being either smooth or powerful all the time). But he completely nails it. I love the way he does that move at 2:00 and also that part where they swing their hips. His movements are so detailed even down to his fingertips and his dance angles look great
Their dancing skill is on another level
Sure issss
Ateez is the most talented group their powerful charisma dance,flawless synch and facial expressions ,clean sharp moves they're the best kings of performance
Facts
Liar
FACE EXPRESSION ON POINT!!! They always go hard even if it's just a dance practice. Also, Sannie doing his high notes live!!
for some reason i'm still here mentally. san's high note was not needed but highly appreciated MY GOD THAT MAN CAN SING
This is just a dance practice but already that intense, what more during Music Shows? Atiny Fam, let's give these boys the wins and awards they deserve for the hardwork they exerted.
POPULAR OPINION: ATEEZ choreography is always top tier.
Yeah
Idk guys but something about ateez has changed a lot this comeback. Like they were always a great performance but I think they somehow got more polished. Idk how to explain but somehow ateez have leveled up their performance style.
!! more in sync for sure and more… coordinated. don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing 💀 i miss them being off beat together but the teamwork is apparent!
@@peachtae2762 it's a good thing...teamwork is all about being in sync with together and it actually looks very very nice.
I totally agree with u, it somehow looks more idek... polished. They were already great but I feel like it's somehow even better
Its becasue Mingi is back :)
I think they grew and bonded a TON during Kingdom, and then getting our incredible Mingi back in... their energy is so fierce and ready. Goodness its great to be Atiny
All members does the hip dance amazingly but when Yunho does it it hits different his dancing skills are amazing and yeosang's part is my fav. Mingi's rap was fabulous
FUN FACT: The way they've combined all choreos from debut till now is very genius of them.
This is seriously so satisfying to watch. They have their own individual dance techniques, but they move so clean and it made the whole performance so synch. I love that they wore plain clothes so we can see their dance movements more.
i lovee San center and his solo dance part sm his facial expressions and his performance is top tier his moves are so smooth and exquisite
this choreo has me in a chokehold.
the flow of the moves, the song, the pure elegance from ateez. actually one of their best songs & choreo hands down
I can't even explain how MASSIVE this comeback is
Wooyoung was so captivating omg I can’t take my eyes off of him
Same..!! 💜
@@klaulovewoo where's he im new to ateez
same !!!
@@AbhinavBolla the guy with the hat :)
@@AbhinavBolla hello new atiny! :DD welcome welcome Wooyoung is the one in the cap with vans on and his t shirt has a design with white in the middle of it
PS: hes the one singing at 0:28-0:34
2:58 OMG I never noticed SAN’s adlib right there he sounds so good
if he keeps this level of improvement for every comeback I won't know how to handle myself T_T
It kind of sounded he also did it live during the dance practice. Or am I loosing my mind????
@@mel7508 yeah, he did!!
@@mel7508 im litterally questioning this rn
@@doo_minique HE TOTALLY DID. I just saw it on twitter and he did. He's showing off his vocal more and more these days and I love it so much
1:05 is the most satisfying part, the synchronization is out of this world!!!
seonghwa is really coming through, he's always been a good dancer but he honestly still improved so much!
YESS OMGGGGG he is shining so much for me on this comeback
sEONGHWA IS A DAMN DANCING KING BRO
@@dwaynetharuck9744 LOUDER
His body is literally flowing through the music
Yunho deserves to be praise more. That man dancing is the reason of me living.
YES!!!!
same to me! his dance is what I live for
YEES
I'VE SEEN THE CHOREOGRAPHY SO MANY TIMES FROM THE MV BUT I'M STILL SHOCK AT HOW AMAZING IT IS??
p.s atinys keep streaming the mv and collecting genie passes, we nd those digitals!!
SAMEE
That "please don't leave me" line, hits so hard, i wonder if one guy like san say that to me i never leave him, but will leave the world first, bcs who can resist that charm bruhhh,
Literally every single member dance SOOO WELL. All 8 of them are SOOO INCREDIBLY TALENTED!! You can't just watch this video once!! The choreo is incredible and they pulled it off PERFECTLY!!! I'm still in shock-
Everyone agrees that ATEEZ is the most talented group in existence.
Of course (*´▽`)ﾉ
YESSS
Yeah !87
yes
Of course
jongho is the biker boyfriend we never knew we needed
Lmao exactly!!!
FACTS
아니 노래 개좋은데???? 와 너무 좋아..❤️
I have never been more speechless at a dance practise, not just from Ateez but from any kpop group dance practises I have seen. Such beautiful and talented dancers.
Yoo San is totally insane he just keeps on getting better and more attractive ever cb .. No wonder Choi San is called the standard I'll be waiting for your fancams San >
IT STILL AMAZES ME AT HOW IN SYNC THEY ARE AS A GROUP WHILE HAVING TO SHOW THEIR OWN STYLES AND ABILITIES
I'm so happy kq didn't make them have to be perfectly in sync like other bands. They let them keep their individual dancing style
Ateez never disappointed me for their performance, dance, and facial expression. They really dance like each of them is in the center, like akakjakjkkjdcnk it's hard to describe but, like, yeah ateez the best... ateez king of performance!
This is only a dance practice and it's better than most groups lives.
Their synchronization and clean moves and everything is just so satisfying to watch🔥 Ateez is king Performances and dance because can you see this?
literally my fav song ever, the desperate lyrics sung so well like San sounded crazy desperate, perfect choreo
I couldn't take my eyes off San. His dancing is just so expressive.Also, his live vocal..hello?
I love how Seonghwa is so expressive, and not like he goes extra (at least for now), but u can see how he shows pain or desire on his face, and in his whole body too
Same 🥺💕
INCREDIBLE PERFORMERS THE CHOREOGRAPHY IS A MASTERPIECE AS ALWAYS MAGNIFICENT !
LITERALLY in LOVE with the whole song but I'm addicted to the 1:19 part aaaah the rapppp
I love how their personalities still shine through the choreography! They're incredibly talented & this is an excellent example
ALL OF ATEEZ MEMBERS ARE REALLY GOOD AT DANCING, THEY'RE NOT CALLED AS PERFORMANCE KINGS FOR NOTHING!!
the elegance of this sexy concept comes creeping in and sends shivers all over your body....
such a marvelously executed choreo!!!
I'm sorry, but the lack of people mentioning yunho!!! The way that man moves!!!! He's literally such an amazing dancer, and so so versatile!
Yeah so true they're blind
Yeosang’s growth in confidence is really no joke. Im so happy for him
seonghwa absolutely embodies this choreo~~
SAN STOP MY HEART BEAT SO FAST !! THIS MAN IS DANGEROUS TO OUR HEART, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HIS FANCAM, GONNA BE LIT
Ateez choreo is so unique and different from the other kpop bg, the intro and outro choreo is just *chef kiss)
What I like about ATEEZ' dance practice videos is that it's literally a "dance practice". It's not a glorified dance performance that's clearly staged for the sake of recording a 'dance practice', this video literally looks like as if they've danced for hours already and this is the best take. 👍
Exactly
Yes, I like that 👍
THEIR DANCE MOVES ARE SMOOTHER THAN BUTTER. LOOK AT THEIR BODY FLOW (I'M CONSTANTLY SHOOK)
San giving those live vocals at 2:58! Uggh, this guy is so fiiinnne!
I love how they end the choreography coming from the tips to the center and hongjoong ending it with a powerful final move... It's cheff kiss
ATEEZ really has performance, their stage presence is on another level.
i can't stop watching yunho's movements when he's the center during the second part of the chorus his body line is perfect and he looks so elegant
Their choreography never disappoints, Never ever, so proud of them
Less than 7k before 3M. 🥰
Déjà Vu!!! 🎶
FINALLY they decided to synchronize their outfits
I can't even explain how obsessed I am with the song the Choreo, their facial expressions, everything is literal perfection! No-one does it like ATEEZ.
Literally ground-breaking dance moves. The power they exert in each step shakes the screen. 🥲
like, look at them! THEY ARE BURNING WITH PASSION! with their every dance moves, they are making us breathless! EVEN THE CAMERA SHAKES WITH THEIR MOVES WITH FOOT! I am trying to fancam my bias, meanwhile, getting distracted by other members!
ATEEZ are so talented in dancing and you can’t say they aren’t.
ATINYS GET GENIE PASSES WE DON'T WANT 0 DIGITALS AGAIN
@@hellishot__ what is it? Please tell me? Idk what genie is
Yes if anyone speaks otherwise they mist argue with the wall....
People must be blind to say otherwise
@@hobispreciouseusmile genie is Korean streaming platform
their synchronization is really satisfying but i can see their differences in style which is very cool!
Literally their strength is that this grp have its own style nd very strong stage perfomance.
Crazy performers .
Their expression ,bodylanguage ,expression hits different .
Their own charm specially my fav seonghwa ❤️aash nd San omg .
fact: if you are atiny, you don’t need to go to a therapist because you already have eight therapists for free
EXACTLY
Well said
SO TRUE
Exactly
true asf
i seriously cant decide who dominated this era THEY'RE ALL SO GOOD❤️❤️
4th Gen's best performance group, and they have an amazing discography, amazing singers and rappers and ofc the dancing and choreo and stage presence. It's unmatched if you ask me
the camera moves along when they stomp their feet. That's how dedicated they are! A+++ for Effort and dedication!!
I want to learn this choreography so bad only because it looks easy compared to their other dances but maybe they just make it look effortless because it’s them T_T
go for it! personally it looks complicated to execute certain parts well. But I commend everyone trying to learn ateez choreo. it's always fun to see everyone's interpretation.
i wanna learn too but it looks like its gonna need a lot of core strength and flow 😭😭
I have a whole playlist of their choreos that i wanted to learn. By now I've only learned te choruses of Wave and I'm the One. But from streaming their MV's so many times i managed to remember the choruses of all other songs as well lol
ATEEZ has unlimited talent, incredible voices, dances unbelievably well, raps amazingly.
They are funny, sweet, honest, lovely, huggable, handsome & so much more! We are so spoiled!
ATEEZ did the impossible and outdid themselves with the song and choreo. It’s honestly soooo good
WE STAN 8 PIRATE KINGS
yesss
Can't believe I found these talented boys out of thousands K-pop group that exist.
I find Deja Vu is by far the most satisfying one to watch out of all their other dance practices. Maybe because it focuses more on fluidity and sharpness. Also not to mention, all 8 members dance very elegantly even if they have different styles. A true performer and Kings indeed!
This was so satisfying to watch. Like my mood got instantly lifted because the performance was just *that* good