“Get them to fucking Coachella!” Yes! I’ve been saying that for years! KARD’s signature dancehall, tropical house, Latin influenced discography would kill at a festival like Coachella or Lallapalooza.
I'm not even a lesbian and I think Somin is literally beautiful. When I first saw Bomb Bomb(which got me into Kard) I also thought she looked like a goddess there. Idk how Kard isn't more popular than they are but they need to be. They're so talented and ik co-ed groups aren't common and as popular in SK but it's so refreshing to hear songs made and sung by both men and women. It gives a perfect balance in the meaning of the lyrics, the choreography, the singing and rapping, all of it. Not to mention they're funny af together. Wow I did not expect to write a book lol
This year will mark 7 year Kard together, i am happy they stay stronger despite co-ed is not really popular in Korea but they're huge in south America and Europe. With J. Seph finished his military i want to see more Kard in the future, wishing for the best for them...
Somin is my favorite, she is a great dancer, one of the best Vocalists of the third generation, her presence is very captivating and not to mention her incredible beauty
Nope you nailed it for Dumb Litty.. The concept was that of gods.. BM was Thor(if that wasn't obvious with the Hammer), Somin was Aphrodite, Jiwoo i think was Hera & i forgot who J-Speh is
The kings and queens of hoe anthems! Seeing you absolutely lose it over Bomb Bomb and the visuals in that was so fun, especially thinking "he still got Dumb Litty ahead of him". About why Kard aren't more popular: they're actually extremely popular! They are fucking HUGE in Latin America! And they're the only really successful co-ed group out there. The problem is just that co-ed groups don't tend to be as marketable and successful as pure boy or girl groups. There have been other attempts at co-ed groups but they either completely failed (Checkmate, who had an incabable company), were discontinued because their members started dating (Triple H, where Dawn and Hyuna got together; Hui was also in that group) or they're just one off projects (Triple Seven, which combined all the members of girl group 3YE and boy group B.I.G. for one song). And this Kard comeback in particular is just a prerelease from what I've heard so it makes sense that there isn't too much promotion around it. One thing I really don't like about Without You is how little Jseph and BM are in it. They feel more like featured artists here rather than actualy group members. I was lucky enough to see Kard at a festival two months ago and yes, I fully agree with everything you said! Their live energy is so insane. It's like they were made to play festivals.
so my theories on why BM & jshep took back step for without you are .. 1. the song was properly for somin solo debut in 2020 ,but got push back cause COVID etc and the revamp it just as they did with breakdown which was for jiwoo solo debut in 2020.. 2.the song was supposed to be for jiwoo & somin girl unit debut as they with their enemy song . and they revamp it to include all members . 3. Girl groups are more likely to build fanbase in south Korea , giving that BM is American - korean it alil tricky to market the boys as Korean boy band , the girl where well receive during the ring alarm comeback and jiwoo is cause good girl so they are using this to build Korean /Asian market during live for without you asian fan ask for asian tour , which means it working , they have alot of asian fans doing dance to with out you more then years past( I know I have been fan since 2016) 😂 dap media / kard has been showing all feature on their stories alot of Korean are doing dance video . 4. they need Korean fans to win award and become more reconginze in awards and reping , we the international fans can't get to win award because of time difference and language barrier hence need for Korean fans to help with voting . 5. kard is group project and they all agree on doing this they hype each other up more then any other kpop group the boys and girl want group to shine and allow each member to shine , as each comeback each member get highlight , ring alarm was jesph , with out you somin, dumb lity jiwoo, boom boom BM .red moon all of them shine . etc it's like they want each other to shine an improve and become better .
that Bomb Bomb reaction was EVERYTHING 😂 the visuals of all 4 are so astonishing in this MV, it's impossible to not fall in love with them X) Also love how in depth you analyzed Don't Recall, always amazes me how great you are at picking up the themes and meanings of a song/MV ♥ I really wish they were more popular (I know they are in Latam, but I mean more in general, especially in Korea). Their stage presence and energy at live shows is unbeatable and they compliment each other so incredibly well. Like especially Dumb Litty live will leave you breathless for days 😆
As far as Dumb Litty goes, each member represents two Greek Gods and Goddesses, except Matthew who represents a Greek and a Norse God. I find it very interesting to know this while watching the mv cause it is so eye-catching and all members embody their characters to the fullest! So the Gods/esses go like this: Matthew: Hammer and chain = Thor(God of thunder, the sky, and agriculture), Magical staff and Lightning = Zeus (God of thunder and lightning, rain, and winds) JSeph: Ornate mask and red suit = Ares(God of War), Throne and wine spilling = Dionysus (God of wine and pleasure) Somin: Big shell in the background = Aphrodite (Goddess of love and beauty), Flowers and petals floating around = Chloris (Goddess of spring, flowers, and new growth) Jiwoo: Red outfit = Hera (Goddess of women, marriage, and childbirth), Sword and armor = Athena (Goddess of wisdom and military victory)
I think you would like their You In Me MV/Song...its a very different take on two relationships - both which are dead but 1 person in each relationship won't let the other one go. It's really creepy but also so well done. Personally I think its very overlooked out of all their title tracks.
It was the "Hola, papi" that knocked me out lmaooo. Barked a laugh and clapped in pure enjoyment of your reaction haha. My days have been dark recently, I needed that laugh, thank you 💙
If you ever get the chance to see them live, go. They are a whole party. Chemistry and creativity is unlimited with this group. I think the rumor is that Without You is a pre release and that an album should be coming. They also have some of the best B-sides.
Fortunately, Korea is starting to wake up since Ring the Alarm. In terms of publicity, while I agree that Without You should've had more promotions, their full comeback with an album will be coming up later this month or next month!
KARD don't get enough attention. They only make bops, and have featured in my summer listening for years, they're the perfect summer sound. The coed status is something you don't see much in kpop, especially with the way the industry acts like men and women are different species and shouldn't make eye contact. But they have such amazing chemistry, and a great sound, like the industry is missing out. I also love the way they're like openly and comfortably sexy if that makes sense. Kpop does the sexy thing with their idols, but they often do it in a way where it's like "we're sexy, but by accident", like a flash of collarbone on a made idol that you know has been choreographed and styled to be juuuuust right. Which no complaints, I'd hate to think any idol would be made to wear or do something they're not comfortable with. And obviously many groups do mature concepts and styles too. But I love KARD just being like hello, we are incredibly hot, don't look away. Maybe it's the confidence, or the coed thing in combination, I dunno.😅
This was an amazing reaction, I love your analysis because it also helps me find new things I didn't know about my favorite songs. About Dumb Litty, yes, each one of them represents two different gods throughout the MV and Jiwoo absolutely chose violence, she picked that red outfit herself and she went so hard on the choreo she actually injured herself by stabbing her own foot with that sword so, you know, there is that.
absolutely loved this video, your reactions were funny af (specially in the Bomb Bomb mv lol) and i really liked your takes on every song musically and visually. As for what you said at the end of the bomb bomb reaction, there are 2 groups in kpop who i absolutely cannot understand why aren't more popular: Kard and A.C.E , it's like, the talent is over the charts, the concepts are unique, the songs are catchy, the members are charismatic and good looking and then WHY aren't more people talking about them ?!?! i truly don't get it.
watching their mvs is a vicious cycle of "do i want to be WITH them or do i want to BE them?" + kard id the perfect example that men and women can dance exactly the same which is SO nice to see since usually choreographies are made to "fit" either gender
Don't Recall has a "Hidden Ver." as well, which is the English version! I think the lyric translation was spot on and didn't detract from the song at all. You In Me has to be one of my favorite songs from them, and probably my favorite MV they've ever done, it's wild as hell 😂
You In Me, I think, ties into the storyline of Don't Recall, with it portraying a sordid, a bit horrific of an end to the respective relationships established in Don't Recall. Not gonna spoil how so, but, I will say, my personal theory (which I can't stress enough is not official, not even a fan theory, it's just based off of a personal reading between the lines , coupled with a consideration to the title) is... Cannibalism as a desire to move on, yet, still keep one in oneself. So... Have fun if you ever decide to revisit their pre-debut stuff with that. And thanks for reacting!
Thank you for reacting to KARD again and this was a really great batch of reactions! Looked forward to your breakdown of "Don't Recall" the most and wasn't disappointed at all, haha. And "Bomb Bomb" was a delight as well and I knew Somin would get you! That was her & BM's era and the former was indeed super LETHAL there. People not too familiar with them always mention their glamour shots & "stares" and with good reason... And funny you bring up Dreamcatcher, as them & KARD have the connection of both being much bigger internationally than domestically. Though with KARD, it's always been a higher hill to climb, since boy & girl groups are the big thing. Co-ed groups are very niche & fanboys/fangirls can't be invested in them ... But so glad you can see their talents and appreciate them. Hope you react to them more down the line, cheers for the video!
One of the funniest, non funny videos i've ever seen. The look on your face, in multiple spots was priceless. And I have to agree with you about Somin. I've seen pretty much every woman in Kpop and while there are some beautiful women, I think Somin surpasses each and every one of them. She is perfection! And yes they need and deserve a larger fanbase.
I gotta give it up (heh, please!) to J.seph and BM because it's hard to hold your own when you have a Jiwoo and Somin in your group looking gor-geeeee-us. That they manage, tells us exactly how high-end their visuals are. The talent is there, too, as Without You indicates. It's so unfortunate that there's not more knowledge of them, but they're pretty well known internationally, and spend a lot of time touring overseas. It's nice that they're all mature adults in an industry that so often values youth so highly. Like Monsta X, they can have those lyrics that are enticing and sexy without making adults feel icky. ;) I kept substituting you saying "Jiwoo Christ" because reasons.
Your reaction to the Without You BM verse into the bridge is actually exactly how I felt as well. Your Somin feelings are valid and also as a straight man, BM is sexy as fuck. Thanks for taking the time to do this one :) KARD deserve so much more than they have.
They're really BEAUTIFUL. I Saw Kard in concert and OMG, SO SO beautiful, aunreal, talented, so nice people can't write in english. Son increibles, gente muy buena y agradecida. Love them
cool i never imagine a spotlight for KARD but great idea tey're way to mutch underrated in korea even if they're very popular in south america . Don't recall still one of my favorite song with GUNSHOT and YOU IN ME
Tepki için teşekkürler... Daha fazla k.a.r.d tepkisi lütfennnn... Sizin tepkilerinizi seviyorum... K.a.r.d Kore'de karma gurup olduğu için kabul görmeyen görmezden gelinen bir gurup.O kadar yetenekli o kadar mükemmellerki... Biz " hidden k.a.r.d" olarak onları seviyo ve her zaman destekliyoruz....
in dumb litty each member represents two gods: bm is zeus (lightning) and thor (in chains with the hammer, though i personally feel like prometheus would fit better tbh and keep a cohesive greek theme), j.seph is dionysus (throne and wine) and ares (breaking the statues and the headdress), somin is aphrodite and chloris (spring goddess, you could say persephone too) and jiwoo represents athena (sword) and hera (in red). i absolutely love dumb litty, and when you say it sounds new and fresh i agree 100% - they were definitely ahead of their time with this one. later when you have nct doing hot or sticker, or you have stray kids coming in with thunderous, or ateez. (not to mention that they also spearheaded the latin influences in kpop)
In the Dumb Litty bts it’s explained the entire concept is Greek mythology - I can’t remember all of which they are but each member represents two different gods. Jiwoo is Athena and Hades. J.seph is Dionysus(?) and someone else. B.M is Hephaestus and Zeus, and Somin was Aphrodite and… Venus(?) but I’m unsure.
Update. It totally was 😹. About Dumb Litty, BM actually co-produced the song :3 and indeed, you're correct on the mythology thing. They actually took the concept of Greek and Norse (very random lol) mythology and each member has two gods/goddesses. BM channels Zeus and Thor, both strong and leading figures (fitting for his role as leader) and I mean, I guess both of them are tied to lightning in a way. J. Seph channels Aries (in the sequence of red and sculptures) and Dionysus (where he plays with wine, obviously lol). Somin in the bedazzled jumpsuit is Aphrodite, much to the visual position she has in the group (cause god that woman is STUNNING) and Chloris, who was a greek nymph/goddess that's mostly linked to flowers and spring (hence the scene she's surrounded and carries flowers.) And finally, Jiwoo is Athena in the sequence she carries a sword and has a golden-leaf head piece and Hera in the one she's in that red ILLEGAL outfit cause how dare she look that good. UGH. Don't ask me why Hera is represented like that or why BM is the only one who has the random ass Norse god stuck between the greek representation cause zero idea 😹😹 Also, eff those people who complained about you going in too deep with Ring The Alarm. That's precisely why we come here. Leave my boy and his analysis alone. 💜
KARD are so amazing, one of my favourite groups along with nct, (g)i-dle, monsta x and now xg, they're quite known in latin america BUT FR, EVERYONE WHO DOESN'T KNOW THEM IS MISSING OUT TT btw, the english verion of don't recall is so good too, it's really fun to sing along
If you don't react to this on your channel, definitely do it on your own time: You In Me. We're talking visuals, couple-y pairings, and loving someone so obsessively you kill them to keep them with you forever. Creepy and a damn good song. I love Kard, I'm so glad you're reacting to them. ❤😊
KARD is unarguably my second ult group after BTS. They're very different and have SOOO much variety! I hope you check more of them out later but one this is they'll not disappoint. Plus BM is an amazing producer and was the main producer for dumb litty!
Thank you for choosing to do a spotlight on Kard instead of just checking out the latest MV! You can blame the current poor marketing on RBW and the previous poor marketing on DSP :) I love Kard but I didn't know this was coming out until like the day before. You picked a great selection of songs for this spotlight. With Dumb Litty the concept was Greek gods. BM is Zeus, Jseph is Dionysus(god of wine), Somin is Aphrodite, and I think Jiwoo is Artemis. But yes Somin looks like a greek goddess in almost every MV :) Dumb Litty was the first title track composed and written by BM. One of my favorite songs of theirs is Oh Nana. That and don't recall I believe were predebut MVs. Also Somin and Jiwoo have a performance video called Enemy. And BM has some good Solo MVs. Also Jiwoo was a cast member on Good Girl if that ever gets any votes on the next poll. Loved the reaction as always keep up the good work!
This is a pre-release! Icky is coming out tomorrow, and RBW is doing a decent job with marketing for the actual CB :) Seconding Good Girl, Jiwoo killed that.
As a Somin biased, I’m so happy with the Somin appreciation. She’s indeed stunning and hella talented. She’s insanely gorgeous in person too 🥹 Also, i’m dying laughing with the reactions to BM. He’s wild and funny, I love it
I really love your reaction 😂. For don't recall it is the second pre debut song and have the hidden mv(english ver.) I prefer that more than korean version. They uploaded fan theory about the mv in their channel. Bomb bomb I don't have to tell hahaha.. You were totally right about the theory of dumb litty. They do have the greeks gods role in that mv. Please check the bts. So the last one, without you is just pre release to hype their grand comeback in early may. Please do more kard contents ! I totally enjoy and laugh at you this night. Thank you for the reaction.
You were attacked by a lot of visuals in this video, are you okay? also I think Without You is a single release and the comeback is happening later this month
Yes they are all so good looking! These are grown up lyrics. Especially in bomb bomb. And that part where BM has his shirt off with the flames always gives me mortal kombat movie vibes lol and sheesh I thought the same when I first saw them..how are they not bigger!!
Wao thank you very much for reacting kard, they are such a top group, for me the best of kpop!!, god they are very talented and they load a visual, but not many know about them, but their fans are here for people to know them haha, and so good that you are a hidden kard hahah welcome and apparently your bias will be somin haha, and the reaction of bomb bomb was epic, it is a visual attack 4 times haha, and never forget jiwoo in that red suit god!!!
Dreamcatcher is my ult group but Kard is a close second despite not being my usual music style, they're not afraid to try different sounds and when they click they REALLY click. I'm so glad I got to see them live, BM's english helped make the concert even more engaging!
There's an English version to Don't Recall that is also fire. It was one of the first songs I really obsessed over when I got into kpop... kinda nice to be able to sing along without entirely butchering the Korean language. 😄
You should check out the remaining Hola Hola, Oh NaNa, Rumor (Hidden version is the best mv), You In Me, and Red Moon. I personally don't like Ride on the Wind, and I always forget that's a song but check it out as well if you want to do all title tracks. The mv/song I really want to hear your analysis on is You In Me since the story behind that song and mv is intense.
So someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I remember seeing this back when Dumb Litty premiered: BM: Thor - Norse god of thunder - hammer and lightning motif J.Seph: Dionysus/Bacchus - Greek/Roman god of wine and festivity- lots of goblets and grapes, also has some ritulatistic domains? Somin: Aphrodite/Venus - Greek/Roman goddess of beauty - famous painting "The Birth of Venus" where she comes out of a seashell Jiwoo: Athena/Minerva - Greek/Roman goddess of wisdom and warfare - she's intimidating enough without the sword and 'armor' I don't know why BM is the only Norse one and not just Zeus/Jupiter instead but I think he wanted the hammer?
one of the hardest things about stanning KARD is that my sexual orientation switch from one to another in just ONE GOD DAMN MINUTE!! And juice for you to watch 'Bomb Bomb' and 'Dumb Litty' at the same time 😂😂
Ty ty. Please check out Oh Na Na, Rumor, You in Me. This group is one of my favorites of all time! I love that they have stayed together, a lot of people just discovering them❤ So glad you are reacting to them! Thanks!
Totally agree, it always baffles me KARD is not one of the most popular groups. But they're popular outside korea, I know they have a big fanbase here in Latinoamérica cause their music is very latino-influenced :)
Finally someone who understand how good Kard is!!!! You need to listen to Oh Nana, that song is incredible, there is Rumor and Enemy and Holo Hola, simply put, every music is really good
I liked Kard because of the co-ed group but their tropical/house/Latin/upbeat/easy listening songs weren't my vibe. When they came out with Bomb Bomb and the chorus hit, I remember thinking "They didn't come to play!" Then came Dumb Litty. My favorite Kard song is Gunshot, then DL and then BB. I'm not feeling their latest song but I'm looking forward to their comeback.
I’m crying at your reaction to their visuals “You’re killing me woman” “Hola, papi” I’m screaming😂 love how in depth and passionate your reactions are
"How tf.. is KARD not.. one of the top 10-20 kpop groups of all times."
EXACTLY!!!!
PS. Jiwoo ALWAYS chooses violence 🤣
“Get them to fucking Coachella!” Yes! I’ve been saying that for years! KARD’s signature dancehall, tropical house, Latin influenced discography would kill at a festival like Coachella or Lallapalooza.
I'm not even a lesbian and I think Somin is literally beautiful. When I first saw Bomb Bomb(which got me into Kard) I also thought she looked like a goddess there. Idk how Kard isn't more popular than they are but they need to be. They're so talented and ik co-ed groups aren't common and as popular in SK but it's so refreshing to hear songs made and sung by both men and women. It gives a perfect balance in the meaning of the lyrics, the choreography, the singing and rapping, all of it. Not to mention they're funny af together. Wow I did not expect to write a book lol
This year will mark 7 year Kard together, i am happy they stay stronger despite co-ed is not really popular in Korea but they're huge in south America and Europe.
With J. Seph finished his military i want to see more Kard in the future, wishing for the best for them...
honestly watching you fall for somin the whole time was the best part of this reaction lmao
Somin is my favorite, she is a great dancer, one of the best Vocalists of the third generation, her presence is very captivating and not to mention her incredible beauty
WHO GAVE JIWOO THAT RED OUTFIT IN DUMB LITTY GAH DAYUM
She chose them by her self... Such an iconic scene she created.
Nope you nailed it for Dumb Litty.. The concept was that of gods.. BM was Thor(if that wasn't obvious with the Hammer), Somin was Aphrodite, Jiwoo i think was Hera & i forgot who J-Speh is
From a quick search it appears that BM was Zeus and Thor like you said, and J.Seph is Ares and Dionysus :)
@@DGReacts Sounds about right
I've never caught on to that and now the hammer makes sense. Kpop is weird so if someone holds a hammer I'm just like "okay." 🤦🏻♀️
@@DGReacts They all represent two gods/ goddesses, Somin was Aphrodite and Flora and Jiwoo was Athena and Hera :) Oh, and I love your reaction! :D
The kings and queens of hoe anthems!
Seeing you absolutely lose it over Bomb Bomb and the visuals in that was so fun, especially thinking "he still got Dumb Litty ahead of him".
About why Kard aren't more popular: they're actually extremely popular! They are fucking HUGE in Latin America!
And they're the only really successful co-ed group out there. The problem is just that co-ed groups don't tend to be as marketable and successful as pure boy or girl groups. There have been other attempts at co-ed groups but they either completely failed (Checkmate, who had an incabable company), were discontinued because their members started dating (Triple H, where Dawn and Hyuna got together; Hui was also in that group) or they're just one off projects (Triple Seven, which combined all the members of girl group 3YE and boy group B.I.G. for one song).
And this Kard comeback in particular is just a prerelease from what I've heard so it makes sense that there isn't too much promotion around it.
One thing I really don't like about Without You is how little Jseph and BM are in it. They feel more like featured artists here rather than actualy group members.
I was lucky enough to see Kard at a festival two months ago and yes, I fully agree with everything you said! Their live energy is so insane. It's like they were made to play festivals.
so my theories on why BM & jshep took back step for without you are ..
1. the song was properly for somin solo debut in 2020 ,but got push back cause COVID etc and the revamp it just as they did with breakdown which was for jiwoo solo debut in 2020..
2.the song was supposed to be for jiwoo & somin girl unit debut as they with their enemy song . and they revamp it to include all members .
3. Girl groups are more likely to build fanbase in south Korea , giving that BM is American - korean it alil tricky to market the boys as Korean boy band , the girl where well receive during the ring alarm comeback and jiwoo is cause good girl so they are using this to build Korean /Asian market during live for without you asian fan ask for asian tour , which means it working , they have alot of asian fans doing dance to with out you more then years past( I know I have been fan since 2016) 😂 dap media / kard has been showing all feature on their stories alot of Korean are doing dance video .
4. they need Korean fans to win award and become more reconginze in awards and reping , we the international fans can't get to win award because of time difference and language barrier hence need for Korean fans to help with voting .
5. kard is group project and they all agree on doing this they hype each other up more then any other kpop group the boys and girl want group to shine and allow each member to shine , as each comeback each member get highlight , ring alarm was jesph , with out you somin, dumb lity jiwoo, boom boom BM .red moon all of them shine . etc it's like they want each other to shine an improve and become better .
that Bomb Bomb reaction was EVERYTHING 😂 the visuals of all 4 are so astonishing in this MV, it's impossible to not fall in love with them X)
Also love how in depth you analyzed Don't Recall, always amazes me how great you are at picking up the themes and meanings of a song/MV ♥
I really wish they were more popular (I know they are in Latam, but I mean more in general, especially in Korea). Their stage presence and energy at live shows is unbeatable and they compliment each other so incredibly well. Like especially Dumb Litty live will leave you breathless for days 😆
As far as Dumb Litty goes, each member represents two Greek Gods and Goddesses, except Matthew who represents a Greek and a Norse God. I find it very interesting to know this while watching the mv cause it is so eye-catching and all members embody their characters to the fullest!
So the Gods/esses go like this:
Matthew: Hammer and chain = Thor(God of thunder, the sky, and agriculture), Magical staff and Lightning = Zeus (God of thunder and lightning, rain, and winds)
JSeph: Ornate mask and red suit = Ares(God of War), Throne and wine spilling = Dionysus (God of wine and pleasure)
Somin: Big shell in the background = Aphrodite (Goddess of love and beauty), Flowers and petals floating around = Chloris (Goddess of spring, flowers, and new growth)
Jiwoo: Red outfit = Hera (Goddess of women, marriage, and childbirth), Sword and armor = Athena (Goddess of wisdom and military victory)
Ahw :c Somin will be so happy to hear that if she ever sees it
I think you would like their You In Me MV/Song...its a very different take on two relationships - both which are dead but 1 person in each relationship won't let the other one go. It's really creepy but also so well done. Personally I think its very overlooked out of all their title tracks.
It was the "Hola, papi" that knocked me out lmaooo. Barked a laugh and clapped in pure enjoyment of your reaction haha. My days have been dark recently, I needed that laugh, thank you 💙
If you ever get the chance to see them live, go. They are a whole party. Chemistry and creativity is unlimited with this group. I think the rumor is that Without You is a pre release and that an album should be coming. They also have some of the best B-sides.
Fortunately, Korea is starting to wake up since Ring the Alarm. In terms of publicity, while I agree that Without You should've had more promotions, their full comeback with an album will be coming up later this month or next month!
'get them to f*** Coachella' 😎You are so right👍
Bomb Bomb was my first discovery for Kard and it become one of my favourite song from them:❤
1.Bomb Bomb
2.Gunshot
3.Ring the alarm
KARD don't get enough attention. They only make bops, and have featured in my summer listening for years, they're the perfect summer sound. The coed status is something you don't see much in kpop, especially with the way the industry acts like men and women are different species and shouldn't make eye contact. But they have such amazing chemistry, and a great sound, like the industry is missing out.
I also love the way they're like openly and comfortably sexy if that makes sense. Kpop does the sexy thing with their idols, but they often do it in a way where it's like "we're sexy, but by accident", like a flash of collarbone on a made idol that you know has been choreographed and styled to be juuuuust right. Which no complaints, I'd hate to think any idol would be made to wear or do something they're not comfortable with. And obviously many groups do mature concepts and styles too. But I love KARD just being like hello, we are incredibly hot, don't look away. Maybe it's the confidence, or the coed thing in combination, I dunno.😅
This was an amazing reaction, I love your analysis because it also helps me find new things I didn't know about my favorite songs.
About Dumb Litty, yes, each one of them represents two different gods throughout the MV and Jiwoo absolutely chose violence, she picked that red outfit herself and she went so hard on the choreo she actually injured herself by stabbing her own foot with that sword so, you know, there is that.
absolutely loved this video, your reactions were funny af (specially in the Bomb Bomb mv lol) and i really liked your takes on every song musically and visually. As for what you said at the end of the bomb bomb reaction, there are 2 groups in kpop who i absolutely cannot understand why aren't more popular: Kard and A.C.E , it's like, the talent is over the charts, the concepts are unique, the songs are catchy, the members are charismatic and good looking and then WHY aren't more people talking about them ?!?! i truly don't get it.
watching their mvs is a vicious cycle of "do i want to be WITH them or do i want to BE them?" + kard id the perfect example that men and women can dance exactly the same which is SO nice to see since usually choreographies are made to "fit" either gender
Everything you've said about KARD's quality I agree with! They have absolutely everything you could ask for in a group!
Don't Recall has a "Hidden Ver." as well, which is the English version! I think the lyric translation was spot on and didn't detract from the song at all. You In Me has to be one of my favorite songs from them, and probably my favorite MV they've ever done, it's wild as hell 😂
You In Me, I think, ties into the storyline of Don't Recall, with it portraying a sordid, a bit horrific of an end to the respective relationships established in Don't Recall. Not gonna spoil how so, but, I will say, my personal theory (which I can't stress enough is not official, not even a fan theory, it's just based off of a personal reading between the lines , coupled with a consideration to the title) is... Cannibalism as a desire to move on, yet, still keep one in oneself. So... Have fun if you ever decide to revisit their pre-debut stuff with that. And thanks for reacting!
Somin has amazing visuals
Thank you for reacting to KARD again and this was a really great batch of reactions!
Looked forward to your breakdown of "Don't Recall" the most and wasn't disappointed at all, haha. And "Bomb Bomb" was a delight as well and I knew Somin would get you! That was her & BM's era and the former was indeed super LETHAL there. People not too familiar with them always mention their glamour shots & "stares" and with good reason...
And funny you bring up Dreamcatcher, as them & KARD have the connection of both being much bigger internationally than domestically. Though with KARD, it's always been a higher hill to climb, since boy & girl groups are the big thing. Co-ed groups are very niche & fanboys/fangirls can't be invested in them ... But so glad you can see their talents and appreciate them. Hope you react to them more down the line, cheers for the video!
One of the funniest, non funny videos i've ever seen. The look on your face, in multiple spots was priceless. And I have to agree with you about Somin. I've seen pretty much every woman in Kpop and while there are some beautiful women, I think Somin surpasses each and every one of them. She is perfection! And yes they need and deserve a larger fanbase.
I gotta give it up (heh, please!) to J.seph and BM because it's hard to hold your own when you have a Jiwoo and Somin in your group looking gor-geeeee-us. That they manage, tells us exactly how high-end their visuals are. The talent is there, too, as Without You indicates. It's so unfortunate that there's not more knowledge of them, but they're pretty well known internationally, and spend a lot of time touring overseas. It's nice that they're all mature adults in an industry that so often values youth so highly. Like Monsta X, they can have those lyrics that are enticing and sexy without making adults feel icky. ;) I kept substituting you saying "Jiwoo Christ" because reasons.
Your reaction to the Without You BM verse into the bridge is actually exactly how I felt as well. Your Somin feelings are valid and also as a straight man, BM is sexy as fuck. Thanks for taking the time to do this one :) KARD deserve so much more than they have.
17:34 that's what I thought when I went to their concert last year, 19:32 I was like ''they are real...How this level of beauty is possible??''
They're really BEAUTIFUL. I Saw Kard in concert and OMG, SO SO beautiful, aunreal, talented, so nice people can't write in english. Son increibles, gente muy buena y agradecida. Love them
YES SPOT ON! In Dumb Litty each member represents 2 Roman/Greek goddesse/gods
Somin is one of kind 🔥 Her visual is exotic
Seriously tho, Somin's visuals and vocals are so outstanding, amazing
Great interpretation. They do each represent Greek/Roman gods goddesses.
I wish you could go see them live once. They are fun, energetic, a party
cool i never imagine a spotlight for KARD but great idea tey're way to mutch underrated in korea even if they're very popular in south america . Don't recall still one of my favorite song with GUNSHOT and YOU IN ME
watching now ... oww they will have an album coming this one is just a pre release
Tepki için teşekkürler...
Daha fazla k.a.r.d tepkisi lütfennnn...
Sizin tepkilerinizi seviyorum...
K.a.r.d Kore'de karma gurup olduğu için kabul görmeyen görmezden gelinen bir gurup.O kadar yetenekli o kadar mükemmellerki...
Biz " hidden k.a.r.d" olarak onları seviyo ve her zaman destekliyoruz....
in dumb litty each member represents two gods: bm is zeus (lightning) and thor (in chains with the hammer, though i personally feel like prometheus would fit better tbh and keep a cohesive greek theme), j.seph is dionysus (throne and wine) and ares (breaking the statues and the headdress), somin is aphrodite and chloris (spring goddess, you could say persephone too) and jiwoo represents athena (sword) and hera (in red). i absolutely love dumb litty, and when you say it sounds new and fresh i agree 100% - they were definitely ahead of their time with this one. later when you have nct doing hot or sticker, or you have stray kids coming in with thunderous, or ateez. (not to mention that they also spearheaded the latin influences in kpop)
You asked the right question with no answer I dont know why they are so underrated either
In the Dumb Litty bts it’s explained the entire concept is Greek mythology - I can’t remember all of which they are but each member represents two different gods.
Jiwoo is Athena and Hades. J.seph is Dionysus(?) and someone else. B.M is Hephaestus and Zeus, and Somin was Aphrodite and… Venus(?) but I’m unsure.
YAAAAASSSS. Welcome back! And with one of my favorite groups everrr. Oh, judging from the title... this are gonna be some spicy/thirsty 40 minutes 😹😏🤭
Update. It totally was 😹.
About Dumb Litty, BM actually co-produced the song :3 and indeed, you're correct on the mythology thing. They actually took the concept of Greek and Norse (very random lol) mythology and each member has two gods/goddesses.
BM channels Zeus and Thor, both strong and leading figures (fitting for his role as leader) and I mean, I guess both of them are tied to lightning in a way.
J. Seph channels Aries (in the sequence of red and sculptures) and Dionysus (where he plays with wine, obviously lol).
Somin in the bedazzled jumpsuit is Aphrodite, much to the visual position she has in the group (cause god that woman is STUNNING) and Chloris, who was a greek nymph/goddess that's mostly linked to flowers and spring (hence the scene she's surrounded and carries flowers.)
And finally, Jiwoo is Athena in the sequence she carries a sword and has a golden-leaf head piece and Hera in the one she's in that red ILLEGAL outfit cause how dare she look that good. UGH.
Don't ask me why Hera is represented like that or why BM is the only one who has the random ass Norse god stuck between the greek representation cause zero idea 😹😹
Also, eff those people who complained about you going in too deep with Ring The Alarm. That's precisely why we come here. Leave my boy and his analysis alone. 💜
You drooling for our Somin and we drooling for BM hahahah
KARD are so amazing, one of my favourite groups along with nct, (g)i-dle, monsta x and now xg, they're quite known in latin america BUT FR, EVERYONE WHO DOESN'T KNOW THEM IS MISSING OUT TT btw, the english verion of don't recall is so good too, it's really fun to sing along
If you don't react to this on your channel, definitely do it on your own time: You In Me. We're talking visuals, couple-y pairings, and loving someone so obsessively you kill them to keep them with you forever. Creepy and a damn good song. I love Kard, I'm so glad you're reacting to them. ❤😊
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I love You in me
The MV is insane and love the song
Thank u for love KARD! They are the best people in this world
you are correct somin is one of the most gorgeous people on the planet istg
KARD is unarguably my second ult group after BTS. They're very different and have SOOO much variety! I hope you check more of them out later but one this is they'll not disappoint. Plus BM is an amazing producer and was the main producer for dumb litty!
Thank you for choosing to do a spotlight on Kard instead of just checking out the latest MV!
You can blame the current poor marketing on RBW and the previous poor marketing on DSP :) I love Kard but I didn't know this was coming out until like the day before.
You picked a great selection of songs for this spotlight. With Dumb Litty the concept was Greek gods. BM is Zeus, Jseph is Dionysus(god of wine), Somin is Aphrodite, and I think Jiwoo is Artemis. But yes Somin looks like a greek goddess in almost every MV :) Dumb Litty was the first title track composed and written by BM.
One of my favorite songs of theirs is Oh Nana. That and don't recall I believe were predebut MVs. Also Somin and Jiwoo have a performance video called Enemy. And BM has some good Solo MVs. Also Jiwoo was a cast member on Good Girl if that ever gets any votes on the next poll.
Loved the reaction as always keep up the good work!
This is a pre-release! Icky is coming out tomorrow, and RBW is doing a decent job with marketing for the actual CB :) Seconding Good Girl, Jiwoo killed that.
They came to Seattle last fall. Was so happy...never thought that I would get the opportunity to see them live. One of my favorite groups.
As a Somin biased, I’m so happy with the Somin appreciation. She’s indeed stunning and hella talented. She’s insanely gorgeous in person too 🥹
Also, i’m dying laughing with the reactions to BM. He’s wild and funny, I love it
Somin amazing vocalist and visual ❤
I really love your reaction 😂. For don't recall it is the second pre debut song and have the hidden mv(english ver.) I prefer that more than korean version. They uploaded fan theory about the mv in their channel. Bomb bomb I don't have to tell hahaha.. You were totally right about the theory of dumb litty. They do have the greeks gods role in that mv. Please check the bts. So the last one, without you is just pre release to hype their grand comeback in early may. Please do more kard contents ! I totally enjoy and laugh at you this night. Thank you for the reaction.
Una vez que conoces a Kard te atrapa para siempre!!
One of my absolute favorite K-pop groups!!
I love this reaction!
Ahh 44 minutes of simping over Somin, relatable😅
You were attacked by a lot of visuals in this video, are you okay?
also I think Without You is a single release and the comeback is happening later this month
Lol "Hola papi"... same sir ... same 😅
Kard is amazing! I went to their show and it was awesome 😍😍😍
Yes they are all so good looking! These are grown up lyrics. Especially in bomb bomb. And that part where BM has his shirt off with the flames always gives me mortal kombat movie vibes lol and sheesh I thought the same when I first saw them..how are they not bigger!!
i love your reactions and commentary, too funny and observant😂🥰
When he said "I see you're eyeing on me" I thought "how did ya know ?"*blink blink like Bambam*
exactly i think groups like K.A.R.D. or DREAMCATCHER ,AESPA and RED VELVET groups with EDM or electronic songs can fit Coatchella for sure .
KARD 💗💐
Your reaction is amazing makes me see things I never noticed before
Kards has Such good songs... React to "you in me" too.. That's one of fav song kard...😊
You in me
@@sahar1793 yep ,,my bad!! 😅thanks....
Wao thank you very much for reacting kard, they are such a top group, for me the best of kpop!!, god they are very talented and they load a visual, but not many know about them, but their fans are here for people to know them haha, and so good that you are a hidden kard hahah welcome and apparently your bias will be somin haha, and the reaction of bomb bomb was epic, it is a visual attack 4 times haha, and never forget jiwoo in that red suit god!!!
Dreamcatcher is my ult group but Kard is a close second despite not being my usual music style, they're not afraid to try different sounds and when they click they REALLY click. I'm so glad I got to see them live, BM's english helped make the concert even more engaging!
i think it's the most latino kpop group in earth we can see clearly they're influence , how they move , how ,they dance, how they sing .
Congrats on breaking 50k subscribers
Kard is fucking iconic 🖤🃏
There's an English version to Don't Recall that is also fire. It was one of the first songs I really obsessed over when I got into kpop... kinda nice to be able to sing along without entirely butchering the Korean language. 😄
Same (especially the butchering Korean lyrics part)
Without you é pré lançamento cb em maio
You should check out the remaining Hola Hola, Oh NaNa, Rumor (Hidden version is the best mv), You In Me, and Red Moon. I personally don't like Ride on the Wind, and I always forget that's a song but check it out as well if you want to do all title tracks. The mv/song I really want to hear your analysis on is You In Me since the story behind that song and mv is intense.
I am so so happy that you really liked them. It means a lot to me. Thank you so so much for reacting to them. Jiwoo IS THE VIOLENCE ahahahaha
"✨️Hola papi✨️" JABSJAHSJABSAJSB😭❤
So someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I remember seeing this back when Dumb Litty premiered:
BM: Thor - Norse god of thunder - hammer and lightning motif
J.Seph: Dionysus/Bacchus - Greek/Roman god of wine and festivity- lots of goblets and grapes, also has some ritulatistic domains?
Somin: Aphrodite/Venus - Greek/Roman goddess of beauty - famous painting "The Birth of Venus" where she comes out of a seashell
Jiwoo: Athena/Minerva - Greek/Roman goddess of wisdom and warfare - she's intimidating enough without the sword and 'armor'
I don't know why BM is the only Norse one and not just Zeus/Jupiter instead but I think he wanted the hammer?
The Best co-ed group forever!!!! 🥰😍 Please!!! Support them!!🔥🔥🔥
I agree..KARD is so underrated!
KARD is everything 💜💣
17:50 It’s okay we understand 😂
yes K.A.R.D go far sometime in they're lyrics that why probably they don't fit the korean taste or market and that why they do well in south america .
In dumb litty they are Gods and Goddesses.
"Can i just look at her for a bit?" Sure but be respectful, cuz thats my wife
one of the hardest things about stanning KARD is that my sexual orientation switch from one to another in just ONE GOD DAMN MINUTE!!
And juice for you to watch 'Bomb Bomb' and 'Dumb Litty' at the same time 😂😂
Ty ty. Please check out Oh Na Na, Rumor, You in Me. This group is one of my favorites of all time! I love that they have stayed together, a lot of people just discovering them❤ So glad you are reacting to them! Thanks!
Kard is just male and female eye candy - The bisexuals have a BLAST!
19:37 This is me, every time I see BM on anything.
If possible, I'd love to see your reaction to Jiwoo's "Wet" (a live stage from a show she was on solo).
Totally agree, it always baffles me KARD is not one of the most popular groups. But they're popular outside korea, I know they have a big fanbase here in Latinoamérica cause their music is very latino-influenced :)
More good songs by them you should check out : "Oh nana", "You in me", "Hola hola", "Rumor", "Red moon"
Somin is the most beautiful idol ever.
Such a fun reaction! KARD are the best! 💜
Finally someone who understand how good Kard is!!!!
You need to listen to Oh Nana, that song is incredible, there is Rumor and Enemy and Holo Hola, simply put, every music is really good
Somin is so gorgeous 🫠🫠🫠 she's too much 💀🫠💀🫠
I liked Kard because of the co-ed group but their tropical/house/Latin/upbeat/easy listening songs weren't my vibe. When they came out with Bomb Bomb and the chorus hit, I remember thinking "They didn't come to play!" Then came Dumb Litty. My favorite Kard song is Gunshot, then DL and then BB. I'm not feeling their latest song but I'm looking forward to their comeback.
Yeah KARD is amazing and unique group and Jiwoo..she's queen of violence 😅