Is XG 'GRL GVNG' The Best MV Edit Ever? 

hahah just learned from you all that XG isn't k-pop. shoutout to them!

I think the last shot makes sense because this song is a prerelease for their mini album and it might wanna give us this unfinished feeling

Simon, the CEO of XG, became aware that some deaf individuals were following the group. In order to include these fans, he requested the presence of a sign language interpreter to translate the lyrics of the song. Subsequently, he asked the choreographer to create the choreography based on this translation. Later on, Simon made sure that the message was being conveyed clearly and comprehensibly both in the lyrics and the choreography. This initiative demonstrates XG's commitment to promoting inclusion and accessibility for all of their fans, regardless of their hearing abilities.

The video makes everyone think it's a short video but still crazy enough to make a 17 minutes frame breakdown video to study on it. XG is absolutely taking the industry to the next level.

I heard the music video was directed by a photographer and that's why all the shots look so well composed

Fun fact: Simon (their Executive Producer) incorporated sign language into Chisa's choreography for their hearing impaired fans. God, I love XG so damn much

We need to also mention that it’s a Japanese group with Cyberpunk theme. I love that they incorporated cyberpunk aesthetics to reclaim the Japanese origin of the genre. Their identity is very ambiguous like they sing in English and promote in Korea… but they kinda show their Japanese roots in a subtle but cool ways. Shooting Star was Y2K gyaru culture and now Cyberpunk.

The MV was directed by Cho Gi-Seok, a renowned Korean photographer known for his surrealistic style.

As a dancer the layering part where the middle member did a different move than the rest actually looks really cool and the slight messiness really adds to the energy and vibe of the choreography and song!!!

Love how Jordan turned a 1 min Mv to A 17 Minute video 🥲 😍 Edit: Sorry to be that person but ima be that GIRL. Ty for 1k likes!

when jordan said "this is NEW STANDARD FOR KPOP PRODUCTION" yeahhhh i trust him ABSOLUTELY 🔥

This mv was directed by photographer “Cho-Gi Seok” who directed the mv for “I Wish You Roses” by Kali Uchis. His photography and his creative team that works with him on most of his projects, to include this mv, are honestly some of the most ethereal and insane concepts I’ve seen in a while.

Actually love the section with the center member doing different choreo. Having the members faces covered by styling + lighting lends a robotic/mechanical feel to the dance (also literally with the ai transition shot of the choreo earlier). So while it draws attention to the center member, i also love the contrast of that organic roll movement there against a more mechanical image. It feels like a combo of organic humanity + ai futuristic tech, which ties in thematically throughout the video and directly with the solo member shots following. Big fan of the photographer/director who worked on this project and of these reactions, I always learn so much!! Thanks for doing them, Jordan!

XG prefers not to be called Kpop group, but a Global girl group and yes this mv is stunning!!

Cool breakdown. Another thing about the motorcycle shot is that it definitely looks like a callback to the iconic image of Akira, the classic 80s animation movie, and the camera moving backwards somewhat makes it look like the motorcycle is drifting away, like in the actual scene of the movie. The rest of the imagery is also reminiscent of classic japanese animations like Ghost in the Shell or Evangelion.

Haven’t see Jordan this excited about a girl group since everglow. ❤

I recently started listening to XG and damn their songs are bops. I hope they get a lot of recognition!

This MV is so crazy, I want to see aespa in MV like that. SM wake up. Aespa deserve more futuristic,cyber, sci-fi comeback and new hyperpop music. XG team are so creative and talented for doing this MV and the girls are so beautiful !!!! Love it so much

I was waiting for your reaction! 😄The best part of this MV is that the director is a photographer and this is his debut. Simon (CEO, creator, producer, and manager of XG) said they did a short MV because they wanted quality before quantity. And this is a pre-release of the Mini-Album isn't the main song either; it is just a glance of what they can do.

If I remember Maya also did a choreo part differently herself compared to the rest of the members in the Left Right MV, so I think it's a recurring theme and as someone who appreciates choreography, I think it creates emphasis and gives a fresh moment of a mostly 80% synchronized choreo 👍

Just imagine what would've happened if the mv wasn't this short

I love that you're reviewing/reacting XG's Girl gang because honestly it has so many transitions happening, I watch it at least 3 times the first time to be able to understand or follow everything occuring in this MV. Also thank you for introducing XG(Extraordinary Girls) to your audience, they're Japanese girls primarily promoting in Korea but their songs are mostly in English while some have Korean and Japanese in them as well like their raps etc.

I've been waiting for this reaction! Thank you, Jordan! Love your ending statement: *GRL GVNG is indeed the new standard production.* _(I just want to say that XG ain't KPOP related. They're just promoting in Korea, aiming to be THE best global girl group.)_

their visuals are always insane. XG is seriously trying to change the world👽🔥 thank you for your continued support❤

As a choreographer, I really like the part where maya did the choreography different ( the part where you mentioned) but in the first half of the chorus, there’s a part where Jurin does a different part which really bothers me (it’s not in the MV though )

🥹🥹🥹 finally!!!!! Jordan reacted to XG….. and also gave the ultimate compliment!!!! 👏🥹 Thank you Jordan!!!!

Xg has uploaded the behind the scenes for the shot. Check it out. It's crazy.

In case you haven’t seen it yet, XG released their BTS on the production for this video. It’s indeed a-m-a-z-i-n-g and hella impressive! Hope you give it a shot! Cheers

xg, we certified ‼️ they're so cool bro i wanted the mv to be longer cuz its SO GOOD

Creating a new standard isn't a job, but XG has done it

I was waiting for your reaction. This MV is TOP TIER... you said it and I agree. They are now the standard. The bar has been set!

This video just set a new standard for mv editing and I'm here for it

I knew as soon as I saw this video Jordan was going to have a meltdown 😂😂. I’m so glad he made this breakdown so soon. I thought we might have to wait but Jordan came thru for us

When this music video came out, the first thing that crossed my mind was, “what’s Jordan gonna say about it?”

Cho giseok is an amazing photographer but him as a director is definitely a next level

every XG members are important because those talented members got everything main vocalist, main dancers, main visuals , all rounders in just one group.

Your analysis is AMAZING Thank you for supporting our girls

Editor視点のリアクションは面白い。 細かすぎて見過ごしてた部分がこんなにあったなんて😮 素人目でもヤバいMVだとは分かったけど、こんなに色んな編集技術が凝縮されてたんだ。 Jordanさん、EverglowのFirst以来に良いリアクションされてました。 あとChisaちゃんのあの振りがSign languageって気づいたのすごい👏

I really loved your reaction, it makes me appreciate even more the work put into this mv.

❤XG we certified🧡 XG真係好撚正! insane! XG Best Girls Group Ever💜💜💜

Anyone who has never watched the anime AKIRA, watch it, you will understand all the references in the MV! Queens XG 🐺👑

Nothing in the industry has made my jaw drop as much as this music video did. They were truly not playing.

DROPPIN' KNOWLEDGE like XG drops BARS!!! Kudos to the (Michael) Jordan of editing, loved learning about the cloning scene, too, WOW!~

You're right that visually the center dancer out of sync a bit makes the total sync look off or sloppy, but it is not a mistake; ALL XG Choreos signature is that the center always has a slightly different choreo movement than the other 6. They have no problem doing it with all 7 bruh, that is just how they roll!

Definitely one of the bests MVs I’ve watched so far. The alien thing is sooo cool and the ai and the asl.

Omg I was so impatiently waiting for this, I love your reactions and how you explain everything ❤❤

THANK Y9UU FOR REACTING FOR THISHDKSJD

jordan those bowing head people were actual real people 😭

XG never disappoint

And the new mv of XG is SUPERBB. You need to see that ‘TGIF’ new XG song

xg never disappoints us and thats a fact

商売気質で鬱屈した世界に、人間の最もらしさを追求するようなXGのチームワークが作品に凝縮され、こんなにも多くの人に気持ちのいい風を起こしてくれるのが感じられて本当に好きなんです。彼らを見てるとより良い世界を構築する段階に来たって感じがする。

I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!

I feel like the last shot was intentional. It's a prerelease for their mini album and with the MV being so short and the last shot being so long it makes you want more. So then, we go to whatever music streaming platform we use to listen to the whole 3-minute song, while also making us anticipate what's coming for their mini album.

As an artist myself, I was OBSESSED with this music video. So amazing!

I mean I know he does research about the music and mv in these reaction videos, but the way he "thinks" that Chisa's part is a sign language choreography, which it is. Bow down to the genius!!!

Also a lot of the lighting and projection effects were made in house. They don't use vfx lighting in the group dance scenes.

You’re right, they incorporated sign language for deft people the producer revealed in his IG live, that is so thoughtful 😢

The point of maya doing a different choreo in the chorus is to highlight her and make her stand, because is her line, this is pretty common strategy in choreography, also you create textures doing that

XG IS A FUTURE!!!

I actually think it was brilliant that they left with the feeling of "aww is it over??" because this isn't the full version of the song. That feeling makes you go stream their song in its entirety

this is what happens when the group and the team work together very well. They deliver visually stunning contents!

love your reaction!!! So interesting and educative🥰🥰About the choreography, Maya who is center in that part and also the one singing does a slightly different movement there to highlight her. Choreographers often do it to draw the attention to the singer and give them the spotlight and then try to blend it in with the rest of the members choreo as well as possible. I actually really like that part of the choreo and thought it looked really nice and unique but that is subjective I guess😇 At the end of the day XG absolutely slayed as always!!!!

that AKIRA anime reference in that motorcycle shot is very great to see since that and this MV is giving that cyberpunk look and aesthetic.

Team XG and Simon have Excellence in all they do. XG DOMINATION! LET'S GET LIT ALPHAZ!!!!

Here we are in the proper reaction for talking about music video editing, thank you Jordan 🔥🔥🔥

I was eagerly waiting for YOUR reaction video for this MV !! The editing is insane !!!

thank you! i've been waiting for this!!!!

The emotion at the end just makes me want more, to see more of xg

my business prof showed us a quote saying something along the lines of 'a successful business is one that can do what is difficult.' though this isn't a business, i think it still applies--you are able to do what is "difficult," something that isn't easy or automatic, but something that takes effort and intent. i can see all the effort that goes into reading up on the story/intent behind all the MVs, and not a thing goes by unnoticed in your videos. I'm constantly amazed by your expertise and attention to detail and i just wanted to take the time to say that i really appreciate that! ur great at what you do n keep up the good work!

I can’t wait til you react to their new one, TGIF 🤭 it’s so unreal, get ready for editing-gasms part 2 🤫

Most of their scenes in this MV are real Check it out They’re really amazing and talented

Yah been waiting for you to react this masterpiece

So interesting to watch your reaction and give your perspectives on the mv editing.❤

Loved your analysis! I was waiting for this video!

I would watch a movie/TV show with this theme, the editing matches the song and beat, and the storyline is so cool

I have been waiting for your reaction since the mv came out🎉🎉

I wanna thank Jordan for taking such a short MV and breaking it down FRAME BY FRAME, he does it perfectly and makes appreciate it 100 times more. Especially this MV which is INSAAAAANE now I'm obsessed...might take on video editing now😂

This was such an insightful video! Love these different perspectives instead of just reactions

Yes!! I've been waiting for your reaction to this, ever since I requested it. Your breakdowns are so informative

Thank you for the explanation about all things in that MV. I love that! 🔥

XG never fails

Love your reaction✨ XG🔥💕

3:31 I love that the Akira Homage are reaching here too.

OH CHOGISEOK DIRECTED THE MV. NO WONDER ITS SO BLOODY GUD. he did the bloody rose concept shoot for Le Sserafim too

Wow! Your XG vids are all over alphaz communities! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 this is how a person with large visual library and actual prod experience would appreciate this less 2-min vid. 🔥

I've been waiting for days, thanks jordan

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR DAYSSSSS

been waiting for this

So glad to see you react and break down the editing to this video. I’ve been waiting for it since this song released.

I was waiting for this one. Thank you for breaking this down Jordan!

I was waiting for this video, this is incredible!

Ain’t no group doing it like XG, nobody dares to bring XG into their conversation bc they know their favs can’t compete

リアクションありがとうございます！！

"This video is gonna be so long dude." "That was it???" Jordan better be glad it wasn't the full song lmao

I was waiting for you to react to this. Thank you. Love from Japan!

6:17 that’s the “Akira slide”

ive been waiting for thiss!!!!

The concept is INSANE

chogiesok is the director of this mv, so that's why it's way more than cool. I love XG, and knowing the two of them work together is crazy 🔥