American's FIRST TIME Reaction to K-Pop [TVXQ - "Hug", "Rising Sun" & "Mirotic"] 

Finally :D 2nd gen is the time when k-pop started becoming a real thing :D and you can see it from quality of MV, songs, choreo etc. :D TVXQ, Super Junior, Big Bang, Wonder Girls, F.T Island (the rocky one

I LOVE TVXQ! MIROTIC is one of my favorites! They are amazing! They are known as the Emperors/Gods of KPop depending on who you ask (Vs BigBang Kings and Shinee Princes) since they were one of the first that helped Kpop spread outside of Korea. Max Changmin is in my Ult Bias Line. His vocals are INSANE! Thank you for this reaction and welcome to Gen 2 one of the best generations of KPop in my opinion. Gen 2 forward only gets better and better.

Tvxq with SHINee are my favs of the 2nd Gen from Sm.

Experimental kpop sound is kind of common SM style: H.O.T- iyah, warrior descendant SHINHWA - yo TVXQ - triangle, rising sun, O SuJu - twins, don't don SHINee - lucifer, ring ding dong SNSD - i got a boy f(X) - Nu Abo, red light and whole discography NCT simon says, sticker Aespa next level, savage

TVXQ were the kings of harmony back in the day, technically they're still good at it, but it's not the same with two as it was with five. The group split up shortly after Mirotic. Two of my favourites for them are Bolero (which is really good live with all 5 of them) and Wrong Number. They were the second group I got into after Big Bang.

So glad that you are checking out this group! And also going chronologically 👍🏻 TVXQ was my first introduction to KPOP back then. Their Japanese discography is super good as well. They are known for vocals, harmonization and acapella. I recommend “Love in the ice” - they have both Korean and Japanese versions. - also recommend songs “Always there” and “whatever they say” One of the rare groups where all members could be main vocal!

TVXQ is great...love them..especially Max Changmin and his solo song Devil! Their song, Mirotic is iconic..covered by so many other groups!

Yes! I’m so glad you liked them! Mirotic I think was the first time you started singing along a little right away!

Their acapella was the rave back then. .

Here is some background to help you understand the dynamics of TVXQ better. TVXQ (English and Chinese)/DBSK (Korean)/ Tohoshinki (Japanese), which each are the abbreviations/acronyms of the words in each language that translates to mean "Rising Gods of the East," debuted in 2003 as a 5 member group. But, in 2010 three of their members left SM Entertainment and the group and formed a new group called JYJ -- the initials of the members: Junsu, Yoochun and Jaejoong. (Up until recently, JYJ was still a group and they still produce music, but because they left SM Entertainment -- one of the most powerful and influential companies in the industry -- on less than ideal terms, it has made it more difficult for them to promote themselves and their music. So the members of JYJ are more known as actors and producers than they are as singers now.) However, Max/Changmin and U-Know/Yunho continued as TVXQ as a duo. The day after Christmas will be TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki's 19th anniversary, and even now as a duo they are so talented that they have the vocal range to cover all the parts of a song between the two of them, including rap. "Rising Sun" came out in 2005 about a month before Super Junior debuted with their song "Twins (Knock Out)" so, as you can see, the hard rock, grunge vibe was just the style of music that SM and the Kpop industry was doing at that time. In the MV for "Mirotic" the woman is supposed to be a siren, like from Greek mythology, and she is supposed to be tempting and trapping or luring the TVXQ members to her. Like they say in the song "... I got you under my skin ..." But in the end you see how the members have broke free from her control. (Often in Greek mythology the siren, through her intoxicating love powers, lures guys to their deaths.) Also, you should know, that the "red ocean" they are referring to in the song has a double meaning -- TVXQ's fandom is Cassiopeia and their fan color is red, so when you attend a TVXQ concert you will see an ocean of red. Welcome to the Cassiopeia fandom. If you like TVXQ then you are a Cassi. "Mirotic is a made up word that really has no meaning, but it is derived from a play on the word mirror + otic -- the title was originally supposed to be something like mirror but they thought the word sounded better if you added otic to the end of it, (it made it sound cooler, or something.) Think of it as the words mirror and exotic combined -- that's just how you pronounce the title, not the meaning of the word. "Mirotic," is a classic in the Kpop world and every new rookie group -- both boy groups and girl groups -- learn this song and choreography and almost every rookie has performed it on music programs, award shows, at showcases, etc. at least once in their career. This song, like SHINee's "Ring Ding Dong," Girls Generation's "Gee" and Super Junior's "Sorry Sorry," etc. is pretty much compulsory for everyone in the entertainment industry to know and learn the song and dance to, no matter how young or old they are. Yes, TVXQ truly are all-time legends in the music industry. As an SM Entertainment group, it is no surprise that TVXQ are outstanding vocalists. Being some of the best dancers and vocalists in the industry is what we have come to expect from all of SM's artists and groups. That's just a fact about the type of people SM selects to be a part of its company. Changmin (the youngest member) was 15 and U-Know was 17 years old when they debuted with "Hug", so even though they are one of the senior Kpop groups, Changmin is only 34 and U-know is 36. TVXQ is SM's most senior group that is still active, but U-Know and Changmin are still younger than, or the same age as, many of the members of the legendary groups who came after them within their generation. They are best friends with Super Junior and they pretty much all grew up together. Changmin -- the one with the cat in "Hug" -- is known for his powerful high notes (even more powerful than Onew or Jonghyun from SHINee or Chen and Baekhyun from EXO), he literally has one of the widest note ranges of almost any Kpop artist. In a high note battle he always wins. He is best friends with Kyuhyun from Super Junior and Minho from SHINee. Xiumin from EXO is such a big fanboy of his that he says TVXQ is the reason why he wanted to audition for SM. (Fun fact: Changmin got married in 2020 and he just became a father to a boy in October.) U-Know is known for his dancing and his passion for dancing and singing. It might be hard to believe, but he is also the rapper of the group. (U-Know truly loves what he does and doesn't hide it. He will tell you he is proud of his accomplishments and he is proud of his work. His passion is kind of a running joke within the industry. Its one of the things he is most known for.) The funny thing is personality-wise, Changmin and U-Know are complete opposites in almost every way. Changmin is quiet, calm and level headed and prefers to spend time alone; and U-Know is loud, high energy, intense and prefers to spend time with a group of people. Tohoshinki (TVXQ) are one of the most famous singers in Japan as well, even among Japanese artists. And like SHINee, they are so popular in Japan that they are considered part of the mainstream music scene. TVXQ has one of the biggest worldwide fan bases and they sell out some of the largest concert venues in the world. They are SM Entertainment's top selling group, easily selling out concert tours around the world.

Thank you for reacting to the legendary group TVXQ. React to JYJ also please, are the previous 3 members of TVXQ, Empty, Ayyy Girl, in Heaven, Back seat... Without some of its themes

It's funny watching these old videos - Max hasn't changed at all and yet has changed so much lol

I am so thankfull cause you reacted my beloved group kpop idol tvxq ☺️,their song are the best...their are another level 👍👍,i hope tvxq will comeback with new song soon 🙂,love you guys forever tvxq 😘🥰😍

Since i saw you commenting that everyone seems so mention Max - my all time favourite is Xiah/ Junsu!!!! He honestly has one of the best Voices in Kpop ever and is still active as a Soloist and very sucessfull in Musicals! He had a huge impact on Korean Musicals, in making it popular and is known for selling out his performances in seconds, ehich for Musicals is very huge.

My guy you gotta check out one of their Keep Your Head Down performances (their circle concert welcome in Seoul one is 🔥 in case you're interested). I swear whenever that song comes on I can feel it in my soul, the sheer power in it it really does their king titles justice. It's a song w only the two remaining members but the authority they emit is so intense you wouldn't ever know they had members that left. Yunho (U-know) and Changmin (Max) proved that groups don't have to die off due to lineup changes, if anything, they can come back stronger.

If I’m remembering right, TVXQ are the reason contracts can only be bound for a maximum of 7 years. Max Changmin released a solo this year (Devil), so he’s still very active. It’s actually one of my favorite kpop songs of 2022.

Mirotic if what you me into KPOP. takes me back❤

Pls react to acapella from TVXQ 1) Collection (LIVE): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4PvakSTs8Lw.html 2) Always There (MV): ​ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Mmp0r7Ofc6E.html​ Another "hard to sing" song Tonight (LIVE): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QRSX47xlTeI.html Pls also react to TVXQ / DBSK / Tohoshinki - Secret Code (LIVE) Concert in Japan from this playlist (all their ballad songs are worth to react to) ru-vid.com/group/PL7UMmWqDlOQTNu2Ybg516QsPrYuMfgxoG The three TVXQ members who left SM, formed a group named JYJ, that stands for (Hero) Jaejoong, (Micky) Yoochun, and (Xia) Junsu. Please react to their songs, especially the live ones: 1) JYJ - W (LIVE): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VeWDwrWk9o8.html (it is the song that came out when they left SM, and aimed for sending messages to Changmin and Yunho, that they still form W shape - a Cassiopeia stars symbol, which also the name of their fandom) 2) JYJ - In Heaven (LIVE): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Y7VlXbQwBww.html 3) JYJ - Boy's Letter (LIVE): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gByMD0uAAwg.html

I don't remember listening to Hug, and the instrumental really reminded me of that one Infinite song. All good music ahhaa Mirrotic was revolutionary and it's still a bop to this day

Ooooh yes Mirotic! I still love this song so much. Also the remaining two members also have solo songs and Max Changmin's Chocolate is one of my all time favs

TVXQ!!!! Listen to SS501. They were considered to be a group that could have rivaled them, but unfortunately, their company didn't do much for them.. I was a fan of theirs for years until they disbanded.

yesss tvxq!

It's quite interesting to see how the groups of that era have adapted with today's music and trends

Please please react to TVXQ Tonight and Love in the ice. They are all amazing vocals

It's heree!! Second gen is my favourite generation. I love TVXQ, so much quality as a 5 member group, as a duo, as a trio (JYJ) and with their solos, it's all so good! Hug is one of the best debut songs (along with SHINee's Replay) from a kpop group in my opinion. And Mirotic is one of kpop anthems, I immediately started to do the fanchant once the chorus started Here some other artists from second gen for you: Boy Groups Super Junior BigBang 2PM 2AM SHINee Infinite MBLAQ B1A4 B2ST / Highlight U-KISS SS501 Teen Top ZE:A Block B Girl Groups Girl's Generation (SNSD) 2NE1 Wonder Girls 4Minute KARA T-ARA F(x) Brow Eyed Girls Sistar Girl's Day Miss A After School Secret Rainbow Brave Girls Apink Solo IU Ailee Eric Nam Jay Park John Park Bands F.T. Island CNBLUE Buzz Trios JYJ Epik High SG Wannabe Urban Zakapa Duos Dynamic Duo Traxx Davichi Trouble Maker

tcxq mirotic live

please do some reaction of their ballad live performances such as taxi, bolero, love in the ice, doushite, duh there's a lot of it.

Love TVXQ as 5 member group. They were the first kpop group i have heard of. A litte info: Mircotic is also sung by a german singer Sarah Connor title "Under My Skin". ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Orq_FI9h7_I.html

DBSK were my intro into kpop and i still love them as a group of 5. I' not fond of the duo music post break up. The court case may have seriously hurt JYJ's careers and lives, but it was a crucial step in providing rights for kpop artists. They're really politically and legally significant, as well as being 5 phenominal performers.

just a suggestion. don't use/watch the video with English subtitles. sometimes it's not accurate and you cant focus to the video. what you can do is watch first the video then after that search and read the lyrics