aespa "Savage" Music Video Reaction 

I enjoyed the song off first listen but I understand why people wouldn't like it, it's not for everyone and that's ok.

This song is definitely a grower. One thing SM does well with Aespa, they always come out with a title track where theres a catchy hook and a key dance move. The chorus gets quite addicting after a few listens. The only part that threw me off the first time was the last chorus after the dance break. Felt off, but again, after a few listens, it honestly grows. At this point I like this song over Next level.

listen to it 15 times, it was weird and confusing, now it is in my playlist everyday. i am hook and entertained, it is an earworm that will grow on you

In my opinion, their best and most adventurous release to date. I think this is one of those songs where you look back 5 or 10 years from now, and say this was iconic for them. This song is way ahead of its time!

I think what makes aespa and Savage appealing to me is that it feels dystopian... Like, a new sub-genre of k-pop called dystopia-pop. Like put me on a motorcycle in Cyberpunk 2077 and inject Savage into my veins man. This is their first release that immediately grabbed me, whereas Next Level and Black Mamba had to grow on me after weeks or even months.

Aespa just got a rookie PAK for Savage! The song isn’t for everyone! But it’s doing well in Korea to say the least.

Bottom line: some people are gonna like it and some are not. Most reactors shat on next level and that song went viral and is still charting to this day. Aespa won their first award show yesterday with Savage 🏆 so like Wendy says, “there are many different tastes in the world”

Agree with your comments on the music. But concept wise especially with the AIs, NAEVIS, and stuff. That's what set them apart from other K-pop groups. Thats what makes them AESPA. It's 2021. They are trendsetter. Periodt

Appreciate your honest reaction. The song grew on me and it has its catchy moments, but I see where you are coming from and I agree with most of it

Appreciate the honesty. Can't relate though, this song slaps. 😫

I agree the vibe & the dance is not savage at all. But the song itself is a grower and masterpiece. The hook is not the best, but all the pre-choruses and the bridge are amazing~ I'm netral toward the avatars & kwangya things.. But I can see why some people hate it. Many want to focus on Aespa and their Music as it should be, not the lores nor the overall concepts. But SM will continue this concept..

Just like what you can hear from my's most of the time Aespa isn't for everyone This one is actually my most fav. Title track... ahhaha thanks for the reaction 💖

I love this song It's on repeat for me I don't think thwy will ever release mvs for the other songs because they made this song the title track for a reason

To be honest first listen I was just smh… but after several more listens with an open mind… it slaps so hard

THE BEST THING I LOVE ABOUT YOUR CHANNEL IS HONESTY. I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY RU-vidRS LATER HAVE ADMITTED IN THEIR REACTIONS IT WAS FAKE. They was just afraid of the Kpop cancel culture attacks. I am so glad this channel is true and honest.

If you do not know the Mamba story provided by SM, you will not understand what is going on with this song.

I respect the honesty, but everything that people might dislike about æspa, is actually all the reasons why I like them. Their "weird" concept, "weird" sound, and "weird" visual are what I live for!!! Cuz almost all the other ggs (other than RV, imo) out there today are sooooo boring!!! Yeah, you heard me! I've seen & heard all they're doing, 10 years ago, all the sounds they make, 10 years ago, by different artists, and they still keep doing the same thing! The same "(trying too hard to be badass) girl crush" concept with not-so-innovative music, every single time they release something. Or the same "cute/pretty/trying-to-be-sexy" concept with the same "cheerful" themed songs every single time. I mean, where's the creativity? I like that æspa (or the company, I should say) is not afraid to be different. And the girls are all so talented, and I love that even though some members are better at some things than the others, they're not put in a box where they only have to do the things they're best at. And I also love that they don't seem like they're *trying too hard* (to look badass/savage), they come, they get the job done, and they don't need to "look" savage like some other ggs who try so hard to act "tough" and look like "badass". I really appreciate that about æspa! Of course, I'm entitled to have my own opinions just like you guys, and no offense to other ggs (other than RV, cuz they're awesome), I'm just merely pointing out the reasons why I like æspa. And I respect all artists' hard work, so despite my opinions, I respect the other ggs too. Anyway, thanks for the reaction.

I really appreciate you all being honest in this reaction. As someone who doesn’t care for this song, it’s been weird seeing how crazy popular it’s been. Everyone seems to love it (except me), so it’s very comforting to see other people just not click with it. Unrelated, but you all are awesome! I always appreciate your reactions.

I knew they were going to do well, but I'm amazed at how well they're doing in Korea. "Next Level" is still high in the charts and "Savage" went to number 1 on the various Korean music services. They even got 400,000 pre-orders for their mini album, which is amazing.

I feel you, but yeah, it do grows on me every single time I listen to it and now I'm addicted

I thought it was dope AF aespa is the future they are ahead of the game but hey it’s not for everyone ✌🏼

I love the honesty! I enjoy the song, but yalls realness is unmatched🤝

Well... If you have beef with the ae then aespa is definitely not for you 😂 Or at least their MVs! Not that the girls are thrilled about them either, but I guess that if it is the concept you're supposed to follow, there's not much to say. EXO usually cringe at the superpowers thing, and Ten said the company gave them a kinda manual for them to understand the general concept but he didn't read it 😅 After sticker I totally knew what face Ace would pull, lol. I thought DD would 100% hate it, but maybe listening to the album cushioned the blow, and BB... That was harsh, man. I feel betrayed because we usually have the same taste 🤣🤣🤣 but seriously, I appreciate your honesty. In fact, I think it's more refreshing than when you give songs perfect 10s. P.S.-I love the zuzuzuzu 😁

I’m surprised you guys think this doesn’t have enough attitude… 😶

This song definitely got that savage vibe

love how honest you guys are!! and yeah if you want to vibe w it, you'll probably have to listen to it a couple of times for it to grow on you like it did me hahah

Love the honest reaction!

This is why I love you guys. Very honest. We love to see it!

I think this might be the fastest I've liked their songs. It usually takes me a few listens or days, but within that same day of it dropping I was into it. Not everyone agrees which as always is fine, not everyone likes the same music. I agree the high notes in the end were too much with the music, but I've learned to love it. As of now have already established their own sound. People said they are the only group that can compare to NCT's sound because of how unique they are and that Sticker is the older brother of Savage. Savage has earned a win. Hope the girls get to do some live stages. This is already so long and I have to stop procrastinate my work. Love y'all. Love Aespa. Great comeback as usual.

the reaction i've been waiting for!

Im a travelling nomad hu goes around to spread the word of "ayo that 'IM A savage' Winter hit in the second prechorus is everything"

I love how real yall are! It's so nice to see people who share my opinions about this song, who aren't just sucking up to the fans for views. Other channels aren't so honest!

i can def see why yall think like that, it's very jarring listening to it for the first time lmao. it really seems like they're making this their whole concept, and their purpose, the whole robotic and cyber thing with all of the unique sounds, which is pretty cool imo.

I hated it first listen because it felt repetitive and liked it the second listen. Video game/magical girl transformation kinda music.

bro this girls never dissappointed us

this is their best song in my opinion, i loved everything about it!

this song for the future

I’m still getting used to Aespa overall. Their visuals are something else, without a doubt. After listening to their title tracks, I see what people mean when they say these girls can sing- they’re talented asl. Live too. Probably the best vocals in this current generation of k-pop, I can’t speak to the former gen’s cuz I’m relatively new to k-pop. I felt the exact same way as y’all upon watching the MV, but there was something about that “zuzuzu” part (the chorus?) that did it for me. After 2 more listens, I couldn’t stop listening lmao. I don’t fully get the point of the song, I’m still getting used to this universe, don’t know how to feel about the avatars (except Naevis, she cute but idk what purpose she serves lol). I still need time with Next Level tbh😭 its an adventure in itself lmao. Black Mamba, however, is phenomenal. Great debut song. All in all, idk wth is in these songs that keeps me curious about Aespa, but whatever it is, it’s clearly working for them and I’m excited for what’s ahead. They sound like they’re from a very distant future already, so I’m excited to see how they’ll top what they’ve got already.

Thank you for the ningning appreciation haha 😆 she’s also my bias 💛 she killed on the album

I said it once and ill say it again, if the song was based on the bridge breakdown it would probably be my favorite song of 2021. Otherwise the instrumental is a bit too minimalistic and empty for me. I still love Aespa, I have this song on my playlist just for the bridge alone. The bridge is THAT good.

I understand the review y'all got. I'd recommend their performance stage, it's way easier to digest than the MV

That bridge tho, that alone was enough to have to listen to it again and it grew on me more and more

So I’ve heard it enough and have it enough time to either sit well or not like it and I just dislike it all together but love and support the girls. Can’t wait to see what’s next for them.

One thing I appreciate about reactions is honesty. I’m glad y’all were honest , but I hope you can react to the rest of the album , it’s 4 or 5 songs .. and i think they are more on one “track” and will probably be more enjoyable first listen.

See the thing about Naevis and the ae's is that it's a part of the storyline for aespa. If they got rid of them then you wouldn't have a connection to the lore aside from the lyrics of the song. I totally understand that SAVAGE is not for everyone just like NCT 127 STICKER wasn't for everyone upon first listen, but you have to keep in mind that the whole thing behind aespa is their lore and the SMCU. Out of all kpop groups that try to have some kind of lore behind them, aespa's is the only one that is strong and consistent for each MV they put out.

will you guys be doing a listening party to the other tracks on their mini album? please do 🙏🏼

To be fair it takes a very big brain to understand aespa

I agree with you guys on some parts. It's an unorthodox song and sm is clearly pushing many switches in this and next level. If you listen to their b-sides they seem a lot more constructed and well developed with less surprises here and there. I do also agree with you on karina rapping. Giselle is the main rapper and should be having most if not almost all the lines. Karina is the leader, main dancer, center and her lines as a rapper; especially in the album aren't cutting it for me. Sm is trying to have all members be rappers, vocalists and dancers though which I do appreciate because it showcases a well balanced group.

This is definitely agree on what they said. I dont not into the song at the beginning but i love the breakdown too. I dont know they didn't make that part longer or wish they make a new song with that breakdown. Thats good and i love to listen to it

I like your honesty on this one. I had an opinion earlier and decided I should re-write. I just was surprised you were wholescale negative on this one. Of course I loved it immediately from teh beginning, ore than Next Level or Black Mamba.

I am sure that after a few hours you will have had the opportunity to listen to it again and you will like it more and in a couple of days even more .. it is not a first listen song but it needs to be listened to several times to understand it definitively ..

“they be fighting snakes” idk why that killed me 😭

I’ve been waiting for this! Tysm! 😍

***PERFECTION***

i reallllly wish we got a mv for i’ll make you cry instead that song is amazing

Hi guys, I know y’all wasn’t that fond with this title track, but I’m really wishing you’ll be able to hear the b-sides of this album. It took me this long to comment this because for awhile I just accepted that you wouldn’t do it, bc it didn’t peeked your interests, but the more I listen to the songs, specifically Iconic, I’ll Make You Cry, and Lucid Dream, I get determined to convince you to listen as well because I’m really sure you’ll like it. I feel like I’ve grown to learn your taste in music for the amount of times I have watched/re-watched your reactions hahahaha so I really believe you’ll love these three songs, especially you Ace! HAHA The reason why I really want to hear your sentiments about this is because you’re only one of the fewest reactors out there who really takes their time in processing/appreciating the musical production- I noticed that instrumentals are always so important for you guys, so I’m sure you’ll really find this fun (since you love NCT & Red Velvet) And you also give so much importance to the vocals too. The girls really did amazing with this. Ningning and Winter went off with their heavenly vocals, sometimes they go deep. Karina & Giselle are slaying their rap parts & has contributed with the vocals as well. I don’t care how long it’ll take you to notice my comment, or have the interest to check the album, but I’ll wait hahaha I always camp in your videos everyday, anyway. By the way, aespa’s having a mini album this 8th of May, I’m excited for your reactions! Thank you guys! for always keeping us entertained

With songs like these you need to block out the instrumentals because it is always too much going on (NCT STICKER, that damn flute is annoying af but aside from that I have no problem.). I focus on the vocals/rap and liked it better on second listen. The best part was the R&B anime section, Karina and Giselle back and forth, Winter/Ningning vocals. I’d say worst was the ending because it’s too many noises happening at once while they are almost trying to outsing each other. Liked it better than Next Level first listen (and there once again my favorite part was the section they did w/ Ningning)

I can relate to your comments guys, it's also a matter of taste and it did grew on me a couple of listens later. I'm not an aespa fan, i stan another SM group, but i kinda know what SM wanted here (bear with me pls). Vocals are great, and their concept is unique, no matter how their sound is seen as "abnormal" or as an "anomaly" in terms of structure, it's different from everything at this moment (at least ggs). The "lack" of attitude can be smth SM wants due to the concept, we will see how it evolves later. Regarding the "lazy" choreo i think i know what SM tried to do. The girls ofc are great dancers it's just the section where the aes (virtual members) appear must be PERFECTLY sinchronized with the real members. I see the choice of dance moves as a method for SM to make the rendering of the scene and vfx to sync almost perfectly and show up as real (as all 8 members are in the same room). This sync is quite difficult to edit and expensive tbh. SM mentioned them being also a tech company not only music production (see aespa camera tutorial video) therefore they like to showcase the new tech they invested into or even methods of filming, visual effects etc they patented maybe. They're smart also because they used the camera movements, specific sounds/words and visuals to make it catchy, easy to grasp, immitable (for example TikTok challenge). The producers also like to play with a lot of things, and genres, it's interesting. I don't like SM too much for other reasons....but i must praise they're pioneers in a lot of things and concepts. And even if you see it as experimental at 1st it will actually work and start a trend. In the end this is how you will get noticed, keep in the game...by starting new things, trying. Oh also the album: for some songs i feel the touch of another SM gg, f(x) example YEPPI YEPPI has smth from their song Electric Shock. They were having an experimental sound too back then. But overall the album is quite different from anything kpop these days.

I LOVE IT

Hahahha you must listening more and more again and again, you all Will like it

do the listening party for the mini album too

I clicked so fast

It's really weird because the parts you guys didn't like were the parts I liked lmaoo. But music is subjective so it's all good.

It’s the high notes in that last part for me chile Winter and of course my bias NingNing killed those

Your reaction is very understandable, and almost entirely how I felt after my first listen. Didn't revisit this song for a month or two I think, and somehow it just hit differently after that. The production is a lot of chaos that's hard to sift through initially, but I absolutely love this song now. (side comment, totally agree with middle guy that the AI takes a bit away from their whole vibe for me, though I still love Aespa.)

I love your honesty, keeping it real always… more respect to the crew

aespa is supposed to sound "weird." It's a Robotic type of futuristic kpop. Sounds like something Grimes would do. I'd have to listen to it again.

you guys should react to their mini album

We still love your honest feedback. SM really want to try something different this time. You can see from NCT and now aespa. Like sticker, we should listen more to savage, for us to get into the vibe. One time listening wouldn’t be enough. Listen to their bside track it’s all fire!

You guys should react to another song on they album SAVAGE

This is the best title so far imo

I understand that you do not like it at the first listen, the song is very experimental and the first time I listen to it, although I liked it if it felt a bit chaotic, but then everything makes sense xD anyway your honesty is appreciated in the reactions 😎👍🏻 my bias is winter and I'm glad to see how much it has stood out since "next level" 💙

Loved it

I get that it’s a weird song, but I loved the vocals, I felt that the energy was really consistent throughout, the rap was solid, and I really got the passion and energy. It’s a song I’ve pretty much not stopped listening to since it dropped. That said I do appreciate your honesty. So many reactors are clearly just reacting for clout and playing things up for views.

I think yall will love the b-sides for this album

and go check their mini album all song are so good

The problem with your suggestion is that without the AI concept, people are going to call them "Blackpink 2.0" because that group is already doing the "Bad-Ass" concept. To avoid this, SM needed to do something to make Aespa stand out without falling into that trap. Prior to the release of their first single, people acted the same way you guys were. They didn't believe the AI concept would not work and that it was dumb. It wasn't until the release of "Black Mamba" that the public changed their minds. The song was a huge hit, making Aespa the first K-pop group in history to use an AI concept. Apart from the 4 music videos, they did a three episode series on their concept, known as the Aespa lore, that you can watch on RU-vid. Now they're taking the AI concept and doing something different with it, which I like because it shows they're doing something different without gettingnrid of the thing that makes them stand out.

funniest outro comments ever

truly apprecicate your honest review. obviously not all kpop songs are going to be great - even if they're from a big 3 or 4 label. people act like they have to be fully on board with every project from a group that they like, but the truth is there are songs from our favorite groups that are gonna be bad, and we're entitled to our own opionions on the matter. this doesn't mean that this takes away from their talent or diminish their efforts or other projects. it just says that no one's gonna hit a homerun every time. fellas, i always appreciate your feedback - espcially the critical reviews. you guys have helped me better disssect what and why i liked what i liked, and what i disliked. awesome job.

Chill guys let them marinate in the song lol! It will dig in their ears later haha!

I 100% agree on these opinions yall have, both their tracks next level and savage suffer this same problem to me where you wana listen to the GREAT parts of the song, like ningning and winter singing + adlibs on savage was everything I was looking for from them, giselles rap sounded savage asf but you gotta get through a whole minute of the really weird sounding hook. To me savage hook was better sounding than next level but it still isn't something I'd just wana listen to. Also a point you made about the beat changing all the time, I love their music but I'm not sure who weaved in that dubsteppy sounding beat towards the end of the song but that just WASNT IT MY GUY. Their other tracks in this album are very good I'll also say, but one thing you said about next level that also applies to savage is "it felt like they got to the next level and they didn't stay there it went back to the hook" thats exactly how I felt about savage. Right when it got savage it didn't stay savage Ps: Lucid dreams best song of the album hands down

3:52 this guy was FEELING it

Thoughts on the new cordae single ?

This is not blackpink savage, this is killing a black mamba savage. The funny thing is everything yall hated is what everyone likes. So this is mission accomplished by SM if yall hate it 🤣 gotta love them.

It may not be for everyone on the first listen. If you like aespa, you will listen to it more than once. Once you listen to it about 5 times, you will be hooked.

I agree with everything that you guys have said about this track and I wanted to like it so much and I have heard it about 5 or 6 times now but it just ain't sticking for me. Alot of the musical choices they made are not working for me and it does not feel savage at all. Even though they sing well and rap well here the only thing that I really vibed with was the pre-chorus but it's not enough to make me like the song. I've been hearing that their b sides on the album are good so I may check them out.

I liked it till the end part. They should have emphasized the vocals and lowered the background noise. They are very talented though. And U should listen to the rest of the album.

if you listen to a lot of pc music and hyper pop youll get this song

Ace perfectly said my issues with the song. The word "savage" makes me think of Megan Thee Stallion's song, so hearing the valley-girl "omg don't you know I'm a savage" opening line was... well, I saw the word "savage" lose its meaning in real-time.

i respect and understant you guys for not liking the song in your first listen but if you dont like the aes then dont stan or watch their mvs anymore. thats basically their concept. the aes and their lore is their concept, either you like it or not they will continue to do that concept in every comeback they will have.

I appreciate the honest opinions, shows you guys are not trying to please all the kpop stans by pretending to "love" all the songs you hear, tired of all these other fake reactors with their fake love, when a song is bad say it's bad

Well mate, if u want some more energy, u should check their mini album 😁

took me a year to get used to savage, agree its like 20 different songs

this is sm... they make their own work. they dont follow the traditional arrangement, they dont do clout. they do sm. lmao

Can u guys react to Pixy - Addicted. Its a great song and their best title track yet. The prechorus, chorus, and the dance break was choreographed by Bailey Sok, the rest of the choreography was done by Kiel Tutin.

3:44 Yes, también me gusta esa parte, se aprecia más vocalmente a Winter y Ningning 🤍 Y la parte de i know your sacrifices me duele :((

Ever since Black Mamba. I did NOT feel at all with Next Level the same addiction I did Black Mamba. So I went into Savage expecting low and higher standards. Aespa is confusing. I love Savage a HECK OF A LOT more than Next Level. It's just I dunno all over the place and confusing. Although I did order all versions of this album because I truly love Aespa and want to support the girls.

Added to my "WTF did I just listen to" playlist on Spotify.

I liked this song right away. I still like it. I should listen to the whole album. Re the video: I thought it had too many gun effects. I’m sure there’s a novelty factor in using guns in K videos. I wish they wouldn’t aim them directly at the viewer. We 🇺🇸 have an unwritten rule to never point a gun, real or toy, directly at someone’s head. I think it’s a good idea. Anyway, thanks for your honest opinion.

At this point I end up reading the comments before I even watch the video because you guys dislike alllll the songs I like and am excited to see people react to! That’s totally okay, of course you don’t have to like everything and you’re all entitled to your own opinions, but I’m still sad! This is such a bop imo