they're so intimidating because they're just SO good. They're perfect in every single aspect, whether it be singing, dancing or rapping. They're raising the bar so impossibly high at this point.
and what we need now is a fun content like HYBE did with LESSERAFIM. XG definitely a next thing in K-Pop genre. Also we hope Avex not messing with the budget & marketing, XG is really have a good start.
@@-toriizaka46 I said it as the genre. K-Pop is based on Hip-hop/RnB but already kinda become a music genre due the way they built & compose the song, except XG did the songs in full english. Basically they using k-Pop style & genre as the main vehicle. J-Pop is completely different genre & style in music. Try to listen J-Pop & K-Pop alternately, and you will see, the differences. Even they are based on Pop Music, the way they compose music is totaly different. But if we talked about the member nationality or the company, then your agrument is right, as they all infact are japanese based. But again, what i mean as a genre, so it's still fit in the bill. And historicaly wise, BoA was do same thing like XG back in the day, as she does debut & promote heavenly in Japan using J-Pop as the genre, while she is a Korean. BoA did it as J-Pop are globaly more widely know back then. It's the same thing for now, K-Pop genre is rising globally, and it's an easy decision for the label debut a J-idol under K-Pop genre for nowadays. Now, if we want correctly term them, that mean XG is a J-Idols, but their music genre is K-Pop with Full English lyric. Also a fun fact: Avex as the company is a big company in music industry and many K-Idol debut in japan under them. This relationship is the reason why XG is able do showcase & comeback in many Korean Music Show. BoA paved the way for many K-Idol to enter japanese market, and I can say XG did the same way, hopefully allowing many J-Idols enter Korean Market, which allow global expansion at the end.
Yes!! I think they have so much talent that their potential is simply overlooked! I hope they gain the recognition!! Their whole team is doing such an outstanding job!!
for real! some crazy kpop fans called them things like, "ugly potatoes," "eww i hate you go back to japan," "i hope you fail and die" and other things in their live performances and forums (theqoo). when they performed on the music shows in KR, the fans of other groups bought all their tickets, so their real fans weren't there to cheer them on. when it was their turn to perform, they barely had any cheers :( i really feel bad for them.
I ain't worried about Knets, XG ain't for them. XG's target is GLOBAL and singing primarily in English is pretty much self explanatory. XG's purpose is to fill that R&B/HipHop girl group void that's been in existence for quite some time now since the 90s and early 2000s, hence why you're seeing so many reactions from across the globe.
@suksvolkno that's awesome! Do you know any specific numbers? If not, totally fine I'm just curious. I've definitely seen more interviews and videos of them so that's super exciting
I don’t usually like to claim that a song is a “best song of the year” contender in January, but I’m genuinely obsessed with both the song and the music video. A total smash hit winner from me, and I don’t think anything else will be excellent enough to dethrone this, though we have a lot of 2023 to go.
In Korea? I don't think so considering how xenophobic they're towards xg i don't think they will will even think about it,XG needs our support ( international fans)
I was literally waiting for your reaction just for that second chorus shot with Maya. That angle had me shook and stuck because it’s so simple and I feel like I have never seen it
Shooting Star and Left Right have been on repeat since they dropped. I love the late 90s/early 2000s R&B they got going on.. Chisa's voice on the pre-chorus be taking me to a different galaxy every time~
PD you should definitely check out XG's LEFT RIGHT B-side! They've got a performance video of it, and it's honestly my favourite track from them so far. For anyone who likes late 90s/early 00s R&B, that song would be right up your alley. I love how good their English lyrics are for all of their releases, you can tell that they've got somebody fluent writing for them, and their pronunciation is really great too. They gave us Japanese Y2K aesthetics for this MV, which matches really well with both of their songs this comeback. I used to only stan two groups, MONSTA X and TWICE, but XG is now officially the third group that I'm following. I love their music and these girls are super talented, plus I think being a Japanese group that is aiming for the international audience gives them a different flavour. Jurin and Chisa really caught my eye in particular! Edit: PD THEY DROPPED A MV FOR LEFT RIGHT PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!!
I recognized that same intimidation and "scary" nature in XG that I saw in ATEEZ and I think that's because both of them are like starving for the stage, like they're hungry as hell, and you see that evident in their presence. It's so exciting!
Yes, I feel that both groups have that passion and natural confidence. They know they’re talented and put so much work in behind the scenes and on stage. You can always rely on them when it comes to giving their all.
@@ms.baepsae6794 I'm not sure pink venom was kinda disappointing.. Felt like the mv was all over the place. Also there wasn't really a concept throughout or storyline.
It’s very unique in terms of style, theme and how well its presented in their outfits and lyrics. XG always have such wholesome lyrics that actually makes sense. I realise they tend to have encouraging lyrics rather than just ‘I am so bad, everyone look at me’ sort of thing. They use the Y2K aesthetic very well and I like how the stylist dresses them as individuals but also collectively. They all shine separately but work very cohesively together. Not hating but I have seen New Jeans fashion and I wonder what the stylist is thinking sometimes. XG team have managed to embody 2000 style but modernise it as well. I feel like the big 3 (namely YG) has become too complacent and reliant on trends with no substance. Lyrics with no meaning, substandard choreographs. You can do something very trendy with a message. That’s another thing that makes XG unique. Also every member can sing, dance and (possibly rap) which is rare in a GG in kpop. Plus they are all visuals.
It's so sad the Korea is being extremely Xenophobiuc to them at music shows. I really appreciate the few Korean ALPHAZ supporting them and cheering even though the shows purposely mute them edit: To explain. a lot of xenophobic Knetz have been buying out tickets and purposefully not cheering at music shows so when they perform you barely hear cheers and the few cheers you hear are from K ALPHAZ who managed to get tickets. The cruel knetz are leaving racist, xenophobic and hate comments about XG. one of the music shows purposelly messed up their mic feed and muted the few people who were cheering so when you watch their live stage it sounds like no one is cheering Edit 2: as of Feb 7th 2023 There has been more cheers, fanchants from K ALPHAZ and J ALPHAZ who flew in to support the girls!
Me pregunto cuantos realmente son "K" Alphaz, porque he visto videos donde se despiden desde el auto después del show y escucho mucho japonés. De hecho en un video, la persona que las saludaba en japonés les dijo que recién había llegado a corea. No me sorprendería que cuando promocionen su próxima canción sean mas los japoneses que viajen solo para apoyarlas, dado el asqueroso comportamiento de algunos knetz
This LOOK 👀 is NOT LOOKING GOOD on SK. I’ve heard many accusations about XENOPHOBIA and I even seen an INDIAN from INDIA 🇮🇳 SHOW some very SHAMEFUL POSTS at a club about NO INDIANS ALLOWED 😢. 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ I absolutely love these GIRLS.
These Japanese girls are doing everything amazingly. Their vocals, dance, and rap skills are absolutely insane. Like they themselves said, they're neither JPop or KPop... They're targeting the whole world and I'm here for it. Never thought I'd stan another GG in my life aside from RV, but here we are. xD I think everyone was amazed by the shot angle in the 2nd chorus. It was an absolute "whoooaaa" moment for me too. Haha.
MV production for Shooting Star was indeed NUTs right out the gates. Don't forget, XG is an all Japanese Girl Group backed by a Japanese company, though they've been slipping into the Korean promos and songs are all in English. Fans have gone crazy offensive and defensive of labeling XG as Kpop or Jpop, but really they're considered a "Global" group, per se; but they've seemed to lighten up and be more accepting this comeback.... btw, this is their 2nd comeback, meaning you're caught up with their main content. After Mascara, all members had amazing cover content...but now all you have to check out is their very first, and phenomenal, B-side track "Left Right"; then you'll truly be caught up with XG. Going back to their Japanese roots, notice throughout the video the many Japanese Cultural references like the Hello Kitty shirt Chisa was sportin', and in the choreo, almost like the Kamenrider and Super Sentai (Power Rangers) poses in their group ups, especially during the bridge of the song. Thank You PD씨, and I'm lovin' the new studio and lighting!
played this song 20 times a day, and mind you, I have a busy schedule working, and another mind you, I played Left Right more than shooting star. These songs are that good!
According to my Spotify stats, shooting star is already my most played song of the last 6 months, and left and right is #3. Its only been about a week 🤣 So I think I may have an addiction.
I thought that they can't top mascara and then this got released. I just can't believe how top tier "Shooting Star" is, it definitely deserves higher greats of recognition. One of the most iconic comeback this 2023!
THEYRE SCARY... SCARY GOOD. LIKE A THRIPLE THREAT FORCE TO BE RECKON WITH, YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE IT EVEN BEFORE THEYRE DEBUT, THROUGHT THEIR RAP DANCE AND VOCAL PERFORMANCES VIDEOS. IM SO HYPED FOR THIS GROUP.
This might be one of my favorite music videos of all time. The rainbow set where the scene is a bit dark is so gorgeous. The right after sundown aesthetic of that set and the one from Love Dive is probably one of my favorite aesthetics I’ve seen so far. Overall just beautiful.
I haven’t been this excited for a GIRL GROUP since 2ne1 and so they exceeded my expectations all the way. The ANIME and KAWAII style included in the SONG. YES 🙌🏽 the R&B and HIP HOP did it for me. Their vocals are STUNNING in this MV. Thank you for taking the time to review and I appreciate your analysis and comments. I would recommend if possible TAPE 1# and TAPE 2# RAP. It absolutely surprised me so get ready for it. 🙋🏻♀️👏🏽 CA-USA
They keep improving with every content they drop, it’s honestly scary as a fan. They’ve yet to disappoint (in fact they’ve topped every expectation) but definitely scared that they will at some point… like they all do…
You don’t even know how I have waited for this review PD!! This song is legit crack and this video is so aesthetically pleasing and sets the bar SOOO high for any girl group comeback this year. Like, XG is really coming for our wigs right away in 2023.
It's fun seeing your opinion on them overall change through the reviews, really shows how much they're progressing and becoming better and better with each release
I can't pick a bias, I'm literally going after their voices, yet I still can't pick a favor, however Cocona is insane with her stage presence and acting. Like she's intimidating and I'm pretty sure she's the maknae. I also love the dance and editing style. Not the biggest fan of the weird flower rainbow scene, since they do look a little weird styling wise. But this is the first song of theirs where I liked the entire song as a whole, so definitely my favorite song of their's. Edit: I know the rapline has made some sort of "rap-cover", and that one I would definitely recommend.
Had never heard of XG before happening across this shooting star MV and WOW I was SO impressed by the quality of this song ?!? its such a fucking bop, the english lyrics are really good tbh and the members vocals and rap are amazing I’ve been listening to it nonstop on loop. Will definitely be keeping an eye on them. Oh and make sure to listen to the raplines cypher (xypher) on youtube!! Like you I have been thrilled with the r&b/ hip hop trends in kpop its leading to some really good music
they set the bar so high in frickin january. soty for me idc this is gonna be difficult to top even though the song and mv has been on repeat for me since release and I'm not even sick of it yet
Thanks so much for reacting, I really appreciate how you broke it down for us and gave us tons of insights. :) Hope you can check out their b-side Left Right. A lot of fans like myself feel that it's their BEST song. Shooting star is amazing, it's a hype song. But left right is straight up r&b, it's more mature and it's a very easy listen. 💙
i am actually a fan of rigend film, (didn't notice they actually put directed by rigend film on the mv😭) and my oh my, few seconds in and i was already freaking out because of how well the edits goes with the song!! was like "SHUT WHO DIRECTED THIS AND WHY IS IT SIMILAR TO RIGEND OR IS THIS BY RIGEND?!?" the song tho, SO good sticks with you, as someone who loves r&b and is a sucker for songs with good bass (and this is literally mixed with hip-hop sounds) i love it, after my first listen, immediately loved it
Yes they don’t have to pay any attention to the knet haters, cuz they are way beyond kpop they ARE Xpop and with u, Alpha supports them ride or die, like me!!! XG WINNING! 🏆
I'm old skool and ill tell you these young ladies are just pure FIRE. Their talent, charisma, beauty and swag is unlike anything i've seen in a really long time. And this song/mv is like an absolute addiction its so good. Like Jackson Wang said on 88rising "XG is the Future"
"Why is this group so scary?" best comment i've ever heard in my llife. XG is gonna be a smash hit worldwide, they're mad crazy freaking talented and i believe great things are in store for them. Their synergy is incredible and beautiful.
The chorus is definitely catchy af, hell, the entire thing is catchy. I dabbled a little in XG the last few months, listening to their music and stuff but this comeback (And the cypher) definitely made me a big fan of them.
It's the best song and mv ever!! I'm their fan since their debut and ppl who don't know them losing a lot! What I also liked is that they have their own style, ppl maybe will say they look like another groups, but no, THEY ARE ONE OF A KIND!! I will not be surprised if they will get famous with this vibes and talents!!
They debuted as a hip hop n rnb girl gg from the get go, so this song from them was no surprise. It’s freaking amazing!! I was one of those that preferred Tippy toes over Mascara because of the hip hop rnb vibes. Love the y2k fashion and especially the Japanese Harajuku fashion! ❤ no other GG is doing it like them at the moment. But I’m pretty sure they taking some long notes for this one lol. Hell their dancing alone is flawless that they can literally just stick to being a dance gg if they wanted… They are just perfect ❤
I knew you would love this! You would love their SSS tier B-side Left Right too! I hope this group blows up in popularity! In all aspects they are just chef's kiss.
It's the way that they've outdone almost every song that came out last year, including their own. That's absolutely insane - and I'm talking, music production, video production, live stages. This is the standard I'd want from some of the biggest groups these days.
I love this video! Just PD praising XG nonstop! They really deserve all the recognition they are receiving right now for this comeback. I would like to recommend listening to "Left Right" and "Galz Xypher."
as an aspiring editor, kpop mvs are so incredibly fun and inspiring to watch and seeing your reactions breaking down each shot, transition and edit with so much excitement and appreciation is both relatable and educational. on another note this song and mv is def my fav of the month and i’ll be surprised if anything manages to top it…
Repeat ALPHAZ, "XG is the FUTURE"! Oh wait, Jackson Wang said that already LOL Absolutely check out XG's XYPHER and "Left Right" (I actually prefer over "Shooting Star"). Both are a damn BOPs! Are you rockin' with the Dream Team? WE ARE! Stan dem ladies and Japan stand UP!
XG are not only fantastic but this mv, brought by Rinden Films, cemented them as my favorite mv producers. What they make is truly magic XG owned this year when it came to music quality, talent and MV. It's crazy
This is going to be my jam for the rest of the year. And it's only january. This and Left Right. They set the bar so high to be honest. They can sing, can dance, and the stage presence is superb as well.
This song is amazing and on repeat. This song was all about them skyrocket as a shooting star in the music industry. The mv is amazing and their best till now
I’ve been waiting for this reaction 🎉🎉 one of my favorite groups right now they are so talented and I hope they promote in places that would appreciate their talents even more
I always wait with anticipation for your reaction of XG. Your ability to analyze the video and music, the cinematography, the choreography, the editing is so informative and seeing your reaction to what I feel is one of the best songs and videos I have seen for ages is wonderful. This song and their B-side Left Right is just playing non-stop in my brain and in my opinion, Left Right may be the better song. You want old school R&B circa 2000, that song is it! That it takes a Japanese girl group to show the incredible, emotional and captivating feels of Y2K R&B music is insane.
*XG is DOPE!* Rap line can sing, Vocal line can rap. Rap n Vocal lines can dance gracefully n in sync. Girls are all VISUALS and talented. 💖💝💘⚡⚡⚡💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥👊💪👍! *Chisa-sama* sounds like a better version of Ariana G for me ( _on the regular notes_ ). Hypnotic vocals n visuals. Mixed with *Jurin n Hinata's* power clear crisp soft vocals 💖💝💘! Rap line is perfect. All members are so talented n gorgeous.
I am so obsessed with this song, it’s just insane. It’s cool and pop. Most songs have cool and pop, but they have a different kind of cool with the pop. They made it fit so perfectly. I love the beginning of the song, so obsessed.
I’ve actually been waiting for your review of this song and I knew it was gonna hit!! I really hope you check out the rest of XG’s music! They’re so damn amazing and deserve all the recognition and appreciation in the world!
This will be my top song of 2023 I'm calling it. I watched the mv over 10 times the first day, the choreo is fantastic and was blown away by the editing
I was waiting for your reaction and review!! From the moment I first saw the video I thought "i think PD will like this" since there's a lot of editing and good transitions
My mind was fully blown when I watched this MV!! I love how the colourfulness/sweet scenes are integrated with the hiphop feeling (the black background and the icy scenes). You start with the hiphop lines and the black and icy scenes (Jurin). Then, while still rapping, the scene changes into a colourful one with rainbows (Harvey). After that it completely changes into the R&B sound in the chorus, and when Maya starts rapping, for a bit the scene still looks colourful until it changes back into the black background. At last, the chorus comes again but this time it's the R&B chorus in the icy set! I know this is pretty obvious, but the switch ups in R&B and hiphop in both the song AND the MV of R&B are simply incredible!
So happy R&B is coming back! Was waiting for you to do this video because I knew you would love it. Watch their B-side song , Left Right. That song is amazing too.
I'm so happy I stanned them as soon as they debut. Because now I get to witness them get better, and better, and better. Like I was already thrown off by Mascara after loving Tippy Toes and Shooting Stars just blew me. I play this track on loop, EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
Please do a bonus reaction to XG's GALZ XYPHER, it would mean the world to me 😭😭. You'll be able to discover a lot of talent with the rap line in this group with the video. XG also has dance showcases for each and every individual member in the group, as well as group dance covers, and vocal covers from the vocal line ( I recommend Juria and Chisa's ( the girl whose voice you really liked ) cover of Peaches ). They're insanely talented, please don't miss out on all their additional content.
The b side Left Right is such an amazing track. It's my favorite song of this year so far. This comeback solidified XG as one of my favorite girl groups.. and I haven't been this excited about a new group in a while. I need them to keep up with this R&B early 2000s vibe songs. XG all the way!
this song reminds me early 2000s jpop has all the vibe with the hiphop from that time in japan too, japan has monsters in hiphop r&b dance, sing and rap and xg shows that cuz their agency is very known for a long long time
Listening to this masterpiece always makes us to go forward with our goals and it fills with positivity XG is having unique color to their songs which makes us to listen to their songs all over the time. They are the future. They deserve more attention and appreciation.
they're so intimidating because they're just SO good. They're perfect in every single aspect, whether it be singing, dancing or rapping. They're raising the bar so impossibly high at this point.
and what we need now is a fun content like HYBE did with LESSERAFIM. XG definitely a next thing in K-Pop genre. Also we hope Avex not messing with the budget & marketing, XG is really have a good start.
Oof yes periodt 😌🔥
@@adityasixviandyj7334 they are not kpop in the first place
@@-toriizaka46 I said it as the genre. K-Pop is based on Hip-hop/RnB but already kinda become a music genre due the way they built & compose the song, except XG did the songs in full english. Basically they using k-Pop style & genre as the main vehicle. J-Pop is completely different genre & style in music. Try to listen J-Pop & K-Pop alternately, and you will see, the differences. Even they are based on Pop Music, the way they compose music is totaly different.
But if we talked about the member nationality or the company, then your agrument is right, as they all infact are japanese based. But again, what i mean as a genre, so it's still fit in the bill. And historicaly wise, BoA was do same thing like XG back in the day, as she does debut & promote heavenly in Japan using J-Pop as the genre, while she is a Korean. BoA did it as J-Pop are globaly more widely know back then. It's the same thing for now, K-Pop genre is rising globally, and it's an easy decision for the label debut a J-idol under K-Pop genre for nowadays.
Now, if we want correctly term them, that mean XG is a J-Idols, but their music genre is K-Pop with Full English lyric.
Also a fun fact: Avex as the company is a big company in music industry and many K-Idol debut in japan under them. This relationship is the reason why XG is able do showcase & comeback in many Korean Music Show. BoA paved the way for many K-Idol to enter japanese market, and I can say XG did the same way, hopefully allowing many J-Idols enter Korean Market, which allow global expansion at the end.
Yes!! I think they have so much talent that their potential is simply overlooked! I hope they gain the recognition!! Their whole team is doing such an outstanding job!!
Let's give XG a ton of love, they deserve it! Knets are giving them a tough time so send them love y'all!
What happened
@@Clout_Strife probably because the ex ceo thing about anti korean, idk tho
for real! some crazy kpop fans called them things like, "ugly potatoes," "eww i hate you go back to japan," "i hope you fail and die" and other things in their live performances and forums (theqoo). when they performed on the music shows in KR, the fans of other groups bought all their tickets, so their real fans weren't there to cheer them on. when it was their turn to perform, they barely had any cheers :( i really feel bad for them.
Koreans dont like songs in too much english lol
I ain't worried about Knets, XG ain't for them. XG's target is GLOBAL and singing primarily in English is pretty much self explanatory. XG's purpose is to fill that R&B/HipHop girl group void that's been in existence for quite some time now since the 90s and early 2000s, hence why you're seeing so many reactions from across the globe.
XG deserves ALL the recognition they are getting this comeback
Are they actually???? I seriously hope so. From the beginning they've been pretty amazing
ㅇㅈ, 근데 그들도 더 받을 자격이 있엉.. 넘 좋네여.. ㄷㄷ
@@Hina132 numbers don’t lie. and also the amount of praises and great reviews they are receiving are astounding compared to their previous releases
@suksvolkno that's awesome! Do you know any specific numbers? If not, totally fine I'm just curious. I've definitely seen more interviews and videos of them so that's super exciting
@@Hina132 that sounds so condescending. didn’t know what part of what i said offended you but sorry. have a good day
I don’t usually like to claim that a song is a “best song of the year” contender in January, but I’m genuinely obsessed with both the song and the music video. A total smash hit winner from me, and I don’t think anything else will be excellent enough to dethrone this, though we have a lot of 2023 to go.
In Korea? I don't think so considering how xenophobic they're towards xg i don't think they will will even think about it,XG needs our support ( international fans)
same, this has to be on my top 10 for sure.
They indeed entered my list of best songs of 2023, together with Ditto and OMG
I'm already claiming this as my Video of the Year. lol
Me thinking "i'm so sick" by Apink would be SOTY in 2018 boy it flooded me back then with good songs
I was literally waiting for your reaction just for that second chorus shot with Maya. That angle had me shook and stuck because it’s so simple and I feel like I have never seen it
I loved that shot!
same i replay that at least 3-5 times every time i watch the video, which is at least once a day lol
めっちゃわかります😊
pd probably don't remember but they actually reacted to flash by rocket punch and there's a very similar angle is really cool too
I KNOW RIGHTTT
Shooting Star and Left Right have been on repeat since they dropped. I love the late 90s/early 2000s R&B they got going on.. Chisa's voice on the pre-chorus be taking me to a different galaxy every time~
And Juria's parts on Left Right???? Damn.
Oh my god! same here!!
I’m obsessed with Chisa’s voice!
Same! Both are just SO good
@@alpineassault "i got what you want i got what you need" got me on chokehold
PD you should definitely check out XG's LEFT RIGHT B-side! They've got a performance video of it, and it's honestly my favourite track from them so far. For anyone who likes late 90s/early 00s R&B, that song would be right up your alley. I love how good their English lyrics are for all of their releases, you can tell that they've got somebody fluent writing for them, and their pronunciation is really great too.
They gave us Japanese Y2K aesthetics for this MV, which matches really well with both of their songs this comeback.
I used to only stan two groups, MONSTA X and TWICE, but XG is now officially the third group that I'm following. I love their music and these girls are super talented, plus I think being a Japanese group that is aiming for the international audience gives them a different flavour. Jurin and Chisa really caught my eye in particular!
Edit: PD THEY DROPPED A MV FOR LEFT RIGHT PLEASE CHECK IT OUT!!
hear hear!
Yes to LEFT RIGHT!!!
More yes to left and right
LEFT RIGHT IS THAT SONG
Simon is one of their main producers. He is half Japanese and Korean and from the US. He was a former idol too, I can’t wait to see more from XG!!!❤
Handsdown, This M/V was better than most MVs by bigger labels
they are from big label too, AVEX is no joke :p
XG is slowly becoming my fave gg group!!
For me, it wasn't slowly. But rapidly.
For me too!!
They piqued my interest w mascara and tippy toes but shooting star solidified my love for them!!
@@o.ot.t_5076 yeah just from their debut song every song is good btw
Definitely my favorite
I recognized that same intimidation and "scary" nature in XG that I saw in ATEEZ and I think that's because both of them are like starving for the stage, like they're hungry as hell, and you see that evident in their presence. It's so exciting!
Yes, I feel that both groups have that passion and natural confidence. They know they’re talented and put so much work in behind the scenes and on stage. You can always rely on them when it comes to giving their all.
Oh my God. I've said that XG remind me so much of Ateez & I'm glad other people agree.
They have better production than the big 3 lol.
They should take notes honestly. This is how it's done
Yg actually has one of the best mvs tbh!! Their props and production teams are amazing, blackpink wise
@@ms.baepsae6794 I'm not sure pink venom was kinda disappointing.. Felt like the mv was all over the place. Also there wasn't really a concept throughout or storyline.
It’s very unique in terms of style, theme and how well its presented in their outfits and lyrics. XG always have such wholesome lyrics that actually makes sense. I realise they tend to have encouraging lyrics rather than just ‘I am so bad, everyone look at me’ sort of thing. They use the Y2K aesthetic very well and I like how the stylist dresses them as individuals but also collectively. They all shine separately but work very cohesively together.
Not hating but I have seen New Jeans fashion and I wonder what the stylist is thinking sometimes. XG team have managed to embody 2000 style but modernise it as well.
I feel like the big 3 (namely YG) has become too complacent and reliant on trends with no substance. Lyrics with no meaning, substandard choreographs.
You can do something very trendy with a message. That’s another thing that makes XG unique.
Also every member can sing, dance and (possibly rap) which is rare in a GG in kpop. Plus they are all visuals.
@@chan6625 i love your comment it’s so well put🎉🎉
Agreed Chisa's vocals are insane! Honestly the most smitten I've been with someone's vocal color since kim lip
*lies down on the floor and tries not to cry* moving from an eclipse to a shooting star… 😢
@@milkflavoredthis is precious. Though more like adding a shooting star, always gonna be with the Queen Lip
All Hail Chisa
RIP LOONA 😢 maybe Papa Jaden Jeong will ressurect us.
@@LethaboMatsekeN HE DID!
@@fwhni *technically*
It's so sad the Korea is being extremely Xenophobiuc to them at music shows. I really appreciate the few Korean ALPHAZ supporting them and cheering even though the shows purposely mute them
edit: To explain. a lot of xenophobic Knetz have been buying out tickets and purposefully not cheering at music shows so when they perform you barely hear cheers and the few cheers you hear are from K ALPHAZ who managed to get tickets. The cruel knetz are leaving racist, xenophobic and hate comments about XG. one of the music shows purposelly messed up their mic feed and muted the few people who were cheering so when you watch their live stage it sounds like no one is cheering
Edit 2: as of Feb 7th 2023 There has been more cheers, fanchants from K ALPHAZ and J ALPHAZ who flew in to support the girls!
Their music shows have big fans
What? 🤨
Me pregunto cuantos realmente son "K" Alphaz, porque he visto videos donde se despiden desde el auto después del show y escucho mucho japonés. De hecho en un video, la persona que las saludaba en japonés les dijo que recién había llegado a corea.
No me sorprendería que cuando promocionen su próxima canción sean mas los japoneses que viajen solo para apoyarlas, dado el asqueroso comportamiento de algunos knetz
@@Renzo_ estoy 1000% de acuerdo
This LOOK 👀 is NOT LOOKING GOOD on SK. I’ve heard many accusations about XENOPHOBIA and I even seen an INDIAN from INDIA 🇮🇳 SHOW some very SHAMEFUL POSTS at a club about NO INDIANS ALLOWED 😢. 🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ I absolutely love these GIRLS.
These Japanese girls are doing everything amazingly. Their vocals, dance, and rap skills are absolutely insane. Like they themselves said, they're neither JPop or KPop... They're targeting the whole world and I'm here for it. Never thought I'd stan another GG in my life aside from RV, but here we are. xD
I think everyone was amazed by the shot angle in the 2nd chorus. It was an absolute "whoooaaa" moment for me too. Haha.
Please give XG's LEFT RIGHT a listen. It doesn't have an official music video yet, but it's a really good B-side
MV production for Shooting Star was indeed NUTs right out the gates. Don't forget, XG is an all Japanese Girl Group backed by a Japanese company, though they've been slipping into the Korean promos and songs are all in English. Fans have gone crazy offensive and defensive of labeling XG as Kpop or Jpop, but really they're considered a "Global" group, per se; but they've seemed to lighten up and be more accepting this comeback.... btw, this is their 2nd comeback, meaning you're caught up with their main content. After Mascara, all members had amazing cover content...but now all you have to check out is their very first, and phenomenal, B-side track "Left Right"; then you'll truly be caught up with XG.
Going back to their Japanese roots, notice throughout the video the many Japanese Cultural references like the Hello Kitty shirt Chisa was sportin', and in the choreo, almost like the Kamenrider and Super Sentai (Power Rangers) poses in their group ups, especially during the bridge of the song.
Thank You PD씨, and I'm lovin' the new studio and lighting!
Their production team is literally all Korean
@@JH-bb8inYou missed everything bro just said🤦🏾
This song is played 4-7 times a day minimum so good ❤
Ive played more than that, i might be crazy
sameee
played this song 20 times a day, and mind you, I have a busy schedule working, and another mind you, I played Left Right more than shooting star. These songs are that good!
I might be going crazy cus I think I'm at a 10+ listen... and I'm always looking up reaction videos so... IDK this song is soooo catchyyy
According to my Spotify stats, shooting star is already my most played song of the last 6 months, and left and right is #3. Its only been about a week 🤣 So I think I may have an addiction.
You have no idea how much I was waiting for this reaction
i thought they skipped it finally!
I thought that they can't top mascara and then this got released. I just can't believe how top tier "Shooting Star" is, it definitely deserves higher greats of recognition.
One of the most iconic comeback this 2023!
Galz Xypher
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THEYRE SCARY... SCARY GOOD. LIKE A THRIPLE THREAT FORCE TO BE RECKON WITH, YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE IT EVEN BEFORE THEYRE DEBUT, THROUGHT THEIR RAP DANCE AND VOCAL PERFORMANCES VIDEOS. IM SO HYPED FOR THIS GROUP.
This might be one of my favorite music videos of all time. The rainbow set where the scene is a bit dark is so gorgeous. The right after sundown aesthetic of that set and the one from Love Dive is probably one of my favorite aesthetics I’ve seen so far. Overall just beautiful.
one underappreciated thing about xg is how all the members get an equal amount of exposure in their mv.
I haven’t been this excited for a GIRL GROUP since 2ne1 and so they exceeded my expectations all the way. The ANIME and KAWAII style included in the SONG. YES 🙌🏽 the R&B and HIP HOP did it for me. Their vocals are STUNNING in this MV. Thank you for taking the time to review and I appreciate your analysis and comments.
I would recommend if possible TAPE 1# and TAPE 2# RAP. It absolutely surprised me so get ready for it. 🙋🏻♀️👏🏽 CA-USA
I understand you completely
More like “J-Girls” -- J-Pop. 🇯🇵🇯🇵🤔
*PLEASE INCLUDE ME*
They keep improving with every content they drop, it’s honestly scary as a fan. They’ve yet to disappoint (in fact they’ve topped every expectation) but definitely scared that they will at some point… like they all do…
You don’t even know how I have waited for this review PD!! This song is legit crack and this video is so aesthetically pleasing and sets the bar SOOO high for any girl group comeback this year. Like, XG is really coming for our wigs right away in 2023.
I was waiting for you to react to the body roll angle at Maya's part. That angle was definitely unique..
XG is the future. PERIOD.
It's fun seeing your opinion on them overall change through the reviews, really shows how much they're progressing and becoming better and better with each release
I can't pick a bias, I'm literally going after their voices, yet I still can't pick a favor, however Cocona is insane with her stage presence and acting.
Like she's intimidating and I'm pretty sure she's the maknae.
I also love the dance and editing style.
Not the biggest fan of the weird flower rainbow scene, since they do look a little weird styling wise.
But this is the first song of theirs where I liked the entire song as a whole, so definitely my favorite song of their's.
Edit: I know the rapline has made some sort of "rap-cover", and that one I would definitely recommend.
If you haven’t yet, check out their cypher #2 and left right live performance 😊😊😊
XG COCONA Queen of Rap and Dance🔥Genius🔥
i've been OBSESSED with this release
Its so good, i've never been more invested in a girl group like XG, they're just so my style
3:56 is EVERYTHING
Shooting Star and Left Right are my favorite songs from 2023 so far 😭 Jurin is my favorite too!
Had never heard of XG before happening across this shooting star MV and WOW I was SO impressed by the quality of this song ?!? its such a fucking bop, the english lyrics are really good tbh and the members vocals and rap are amazing I’ve been listening to it nonstop on loop. Will definitely be keeping an eye on them. Oh and make sure to listen to the raplines cypher (xypher) on youtube!! Like you I have been thrilled with the r&b/ hip hop trends in kpop its leading to some really good music
The most number of *wows* from PDnim! As Jackson Wang said, *XG is the future!* ♥♥♥
they set the bar so high in frickin january. soty for me idc this is gonna be difficult to top even though the song and mv has been on repeat for me since release and I'm not even sick of it yet
jurin is insane her first part of UHhh slays
Just waiting for PD to react to Left Right, he’s gonna cry knowing how much he likes R&B
Thanks so much for reacting, I really appreciate how you broke it down for us and gave us tons of insights. :) Hope you can check out their b-side Left Right. A lot of fans like myself feel that it's their BEST song. Shooting star is amazing, it's a hype song. But left right is straight up r&b, it's more mature and it's a very easy listen. 💙
i am actually a fan of rigend film, (didn't notice they actually put directed by rigend film on the mv😭) and my oh my, few seconds in and i was already freaking out because of how well the edits goes with the song!! was like "SHUT WHO DIRECTED THIS AND WHY IS IT SIMILAR TO RIGEND OR IS THIS BY RIGEND?!?" the song tho, SO good sticks with you, as someone who loves r&b and is a sucker for songs with good bass (and this is literally mixed with hip-hop sounds) i love it, after my first listen, immediately loved it
Yes they don’t have to pay any attention to the knet haters, cuz they are way beyond kpop they ARE Xpop and with u, Alpha supports them ride or die, like me!!! XG WINNING! 🏆
xg is truly so damn talented and this music video is INSANE
I'm old skool and ill tell you these young ladies are just pure FIRE. Their talent, charisma, beauty and swag is unlike anything i've seen in a really long time. And this song/mv is like an absolute addiction its so good. Like Jackson Wang said on 88rising "XG is the Future"
I’m calling it, one of my favorite songs of the year
"Again, this girl, why is she so.... scary?!" 😂😂 she really is, the coolness is out of this world, her shots kinda humiliated me
XG is perfect, really scary group!! I Love everything they do, since their debut... Definition of perfection 🎆🎆🎆
"Why is this group so scary?" best comment i've ever heard in my llife. XG is gonna be a smash hit worldwide, they're mad crazy freaking talented and i believe great things are in store for them. Their synergy is incredible and beautiful.
everything about this comeback blew me away!!!! literally everything about shooting star is so INSANELY GOOD
The chorus is definitely catchy af, hell, the entire thing is catchy. I dabbled a little in XG the last few months, listening to their music and stuff but this comeback (And the cypher) definitely made me a big fan of them.
It's the best song and mv ever!!
I'm their fan since their debut and ppl who don't know them losing a lot!
What I also liked is that they have their own style, ppl maybe will say they look like another groups, but no, THEY ARE ONE OF A KIND!!
I will not be surprised if they will get famous with this vibes and talents!!
I had never been into XG music, but this is literally a BOP
They debuted as a hip hop n rnb girl gg from the get go, so this song from them was no surprise. It’s freaking amazing!! I was one of those that preferred Tippy toes over Mascara because of the hip hop rnb vibes. Love the y2k fashion and especially the Japanese Harajuku fashion! ❤ no other GG is doing it like them at the moment. But I’m pretty sure they taking some long notes for this one lol. Hell their dancing alone is flawless that they can literally just stick to being a dance gg if they wanted… They are just perfect ❤
I knew you would love this! You would love their SSS tier B-side Left Right too! I hope this group blows up in popularity! In all aspects they are just chef's kiss.
It's the way that they've outdone almost every song that came out last year, including their own. That's absolutely insane - and I'm talking, music production, video production, live stages. This is the standard I'd want from some of the biggest groups these days.
I can't wait to see you react to their GRL GVNG MV
I love this video! Just PD praising XG nonstop! They really deserve all the recognition they are receiving right now for this comeback. I would like to recommend listening to "Left Right" and "Galz Xypher."
Man Chisa and Juria sing so well
this comeback is so perfect from every single aspects
as an aspiring editor, kpop mvs are so incredibly fun and inspiring to watch and seeing your reactions breaking down each shot, transition and edit with so much excitement and appreciation is both relatable and educational. on another note this song and mv is def my fav of the month and i’ll be surprised if anything manages to top it…
Repeat ALPHAZ, "XG is the FUTURE"! Oh wait, Jackson Wang said that already LOL Absolutely check out XG's XYPHER and "Left Right" (I actually prefer over "Shooting Star"). Both are a damn BOPs! Are you rockin' with the Dream Team? WE ARE! Stan dem ladies and Japan stand UP!
Yeah I prefer Left Right too
YESSSSSS THANK GOD U ALSO APPRECIATED THE MOST REPLAYED SCENE OF THIS MV, PPL DIED SEING THAT TRANSITION
the song, the music video, the blue concept, these beautiful and talented women. Everything is soooooo GOOD! People need to stan XG!
I am soooo addicted to this song! Like it is sooo catchy and really hooks you in, it sounds nostalgic but also new... like it's sooo good!
XG are not only fantastic but this mv, brought by Rinden Films, cemented them as my favorite mv producers. What they make is truly magic
XG owned this year when it came to music quality, talent and MV. It's crazy
They’re scary because they’re not “Idols” they’re artists, very talented from the get-go and not a company’s puppets.
This is going to be my jam for the rest of the year. And it's only january. This and Left Right. They set the bar so high to be honest. They can sing, can dance, and the stage presence is superb as well.
This song is amazing and on repeat. This song was all about them skyrocket as a shooting star in the music industry.
The mv is amazing and their best till now
Man, Juria's vocals in the background towards the end gives me goosebumps eveytime
Omg me too! She did that and kills it in every song but this one particularly touched my soul lol 😭🥹
I’ve been waiting for this reaction 🎉🎉 one of my favorite groups right now they are so talented and I hope they promote in places that would appreciate their talents even more
I always wait with anticipation for your reaction of XG. Your ability to analyze the video and music, the cinematography, the choreography, the editing is so informative and seeing your reaction to what I feel is one of the best songs and videos I have seen for ages is wonderful. This song and their B-side Left Right is just playing non-stop in my brain and in my opinion, Left Right may be the better song. You want old school R&B circa 2000, that song is it! That it takes a Japanese girl group to show the incredible, emotional and captivating feels of Y2K R&B music is insane.
the best way to start a year !! SHOOTING STAR AND LEFT RIGHT IS BOTH SOTY
*XG is DOPE!* Rap line can sing, Vocal line can rap. Rap n Vocal lines can dance gracefully n in sync. Girls are all VISUALS and talented. 💖💝💘⚡⚡⚡💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥👊💪👍!
*Chisa-sama* sounds like a better version of Ariana G for me ( _on the regular notes_ ). Hypnotic vocals n visuals. Mixed with *Jurin n Hinata's* power clear crisp soft vocals 💖💝💘! Rap line is perfect. All members are so talented n gorgeous.
chisa and juria can rap?
I'm just obsessed with this song... when that chorus hits? pure bliss
One of my favorite groups right now, amazing song and video !!!! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨💫
I am so obsessed with this song, it’s just insane. It’s cool and pop. Most songs have cool and pop, but they have a different kind of cool with the pop. They made it fit so perfectly. I love the beginning of the song, so obsessed.
I’ve actually been waiting for your review of this song and I knew it was gonna hit!! I really hope you check out the rest of XG’s music! They’re so damn amazing and deserve all the recognition and appreciation in the world!
These girls is a constellation of talents...raps,dance, and vocals are always on point!
I'm about to ult XG they're so good!!
This will be my top song of 2023 I'm calling it. I watched the mv over 10 times the first day, the choreo is fantastic and was blown away by the editing
I was waiting for your reaction and review!! From the moment I first saw the video I thought "i think PD will like this" since there's a lot of editing and good transitions
My mind was fully blown when I watched this MV!! I love how the colourfulness/sweet scenes are integrated with the hiphop feeling (the black background and the icy scenes).
You start with the hiphop lines and the black and icy scenes (Jurin).
Then, while still rapping, the scene changes into a colourful one with rainbows (Harvey).
After that it completely changes into the R&B sound in the chorus, and when Maya starts rapping, for a bit the scene still looks colourful until it changes back into the black background.
At last, the chorus comes again but this time it's the R&B chorus in the icy set!
I know this is pretty obvious, but the switch ups in R&B and hiphop in both the song AND the MV of R&B are simply incredible!
Seriously this group got me hooked since they debuted, and this song and Left Right are literally my favorite songs out right now, I’m in love😭
That body roll angle just hit different! Don't make me choose a bias! XG is something else man 🥰
So happy R&B is coming back! Was waiting for you to do this video because I knew you would love it. Watch their B-side song , Left Right. That song is amazing too.
Finally the reaction I’ve been waiting for!
XG came to Conquer. I love them so much!
The Dream Team, Shootin' from another Galaxy
I'm so happy I stanned them as soon as they debut. Because now I get to witness them get better, and better, and better. Like I was already thrown off by Mascara after loving Tippy Toes and Shooting Stars just blew me. I play this track on loop, EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
Everything it’s the best for me
Im cheering them so much ,It’s time to shine XG✨✨✨✨
3:51-4:00 is what i've been waiting for, these couple of seconds in the MV is probably my favorite part of any MV I have seen
They integrated a lot of Japanese-based subcultures. I could see it in their style and as well in the backgrounds and edits. I love it!
Please do a bonus reaction to XG's GALZ XYPHER, it would mean the world to me 😭😭. You'll be able to discover a lot of talent with the rap line in this group with the video. XG also has dance showcases for each and every individual member in the group, as well as group dance covers, and vocal covers from the vocal line ( I recommend Juria and Chisa's ( the girl whose voice you really liked ) cover of Peaches ). They're insanely talented, please don't miss out on all their additional content.
THE WAIT WAS WORTH IT, I WAS WAITING FOR THISSSSSS
The b side Left Right is such an amazing track. It's my favorite song of this year so far. This comeback solidified XG as one of my favorite girl groups.. and I haven't been this excited about a new group in a while. I need them to keep up with this R&B early 2000s vibe songs.
XG all the way!
this song reminds me early 2000s jpop has all the vibe with the hiphop from that time in japan too, japan has monsters in hiphop r&b dance, sing and rap and xg shows that cuz their agency is very known for a long long time
I call it Xpop genre. They are changing the game for everyone.
"[Cocona] is so... scary"
Well said. Terrifying how talented and charismatic she is!
xg the future of music industryy
Listening to this masterpiece always makes us to go forward with our goals and it fills with positivity
XG is having unique color to their songs which makes us to listen to their songs all over the time.
They are the future. They deserve more attention and appreciation.