Performer React to Kai "ICU (Awakening)" + Analysis 

honestly, kai wearing crop top never fails to amaze us 😂

those jump turns he was doing with his feet together are called “tour en l’air”! one thing I noticed about Kai is that when he does pirouettes, he always tends to over cross his passé. I’m not sure whether that’s how he was taught or if it’s just a habit he has, but it’s interesting because I feel like it would be harder to turn since overcrossing the passé would shift your body’s center of balance. however he always seems to turn great! he has really amazing doubles, triples, and quadruples. I love seeing idols utilize those fundamental skills that help shaped dance to be the way it is today!

To be honest kai is more of a performer than a dancer. The way he uses his facial expressions and dancing to express the emotions of the song is what makes him stand out. Because if we talk about technique a lot of dancers can do that. But kai tells u a story through his dance and facial expressions which in my opinion is more difficult than just executing the moves. The cherry on top is that he happens to be one of the best dancers too

" Jongin isn't called the best dancer because of his performances, he's called the best because of his capabilities. If he was to truly show his best of best, we'd be blow away at every inch of movement he does and he'd snap wigs left and right like a hurricane. Wooooh!! " -- Red Force (twitter) edit : " Note this isn't a drag towards anyone or any group. I'm literally just praising Jongin for his his huge amount of work but also his talent, passion, dedication and devotion to his craft. He's a storyteller expressing himself best through dancing. He's giving himself to it. " -- Red Force (twitter)

Kai dance is always draws the eyes. He dance through all his body face expression too. Another artist I would like to recommend is Lay. He is self produce. His first solo is Sheep but I also recommended "what you need" and "Namanana" for his voice I love Monodrama and his Christmas winter song.

Kai is the only dancer that can make me cry just by a movement of his hand. I almost never cry, but I’m always at the edge of tears when I watch him dancing, it’s just so sadly beautiful...

jeff malfunctioning bcz of Kai. hehehe. btw, he helped choreograph this. what amazes me is that in figure skating, they have momentum from the ice, they have speed already, then brace themselves before going into the jump and the skates edge provide extra elevation too for them to jump high and do multiple, faster turns but Kai did the triple with minimum external momentum relying almost completely on his lower body strength. just an observation

With Kai although I was an EXO fan for many years I wasn't sure why they called him "The idol of idols" until I searched him individually. In EXO he blends really well with the rest of the members, but when he's alone you can actually get blinded by his charisma! Along with great technique, his body is actually the perfect type for classical dance and the most impressive thing is that when he dances, it's like he does it for himself but at the same time he's aware that people are entertained by him!

I watched it live years ago but this perf STILL leave me breathless everytime. Kai is incomparable, not so many idols dance with these kind of techniques and that’s what makes him unique and special. Plus he dances wih so much emotion which makes his perf more remarkable. 😫

I was lucky enough to witness this in person (and all his other solo performances during their concerts). it's really hard not to be captivated by him even if the whole group is performing right in front of your eyes. the way he moves is so sharp and smooth at the same time. I remember during one of their concerts here in my country, he was injured and was unable to perform most of the songs, he looked so sad and he almost cried when they were talking to the audience because he felt sorry to the fans for not being able to perform. he is so passionate about dancing that it really breaks him if he can't perform :(

This was choregraphed by Mihawkback(Baek Gu Young), BeatburgerJae(Shim Jaewon) and prepix_ill Mihawk and Baetburger practically raised Kai. When this three are together the results are always a masterpiece.

he also has other concert solo dances like spoiler and confession also SUPER GOOD you would love them

Usually when i watch other performers reactions i tend to skip some since they only keep saying that what the artist is doing is hard, very difficult or smooth and beautiful. I’m not a performer, I don’t usually know what is it that’s supposed to be easy or difficult, so i really really appreciate and love how you explain things to us. This is the reaction where we could learn something and understand the artists’ talents more. Love you so much! 💕

KAI. EXO-L's GOD indeed. This song finally complete today . I feel like only me getting old. Kai just become more attractive and talented than before.

I noticed that Kai's good at popping and use his head more to give those instrumental accents. moreover, his body control...💯💯💯 no wonder he's trusted with such choreography!

i really feel like you should watch "Contemporary dance by kai of exo" by W korea. it's really beautiful to look at and i think you'll really like looking at the tiny, specific movements that really make the performance interesting

HE AND TAEMIN are the idol of many iols in kpop industry. Hats off to them! and thanks jeff for reacting to KAI once again!

The fact that kai posted ICU on his instagram a few hours ago hahahah

I just love when people praise Kai and admire his talents! I'm so proud of him because I know how hard he worked to get to where he's today. Kai is an amazing dancer, artist, and performer and I just love him so much

I really love ICU stages, many of them has many story behind them. Like when he cried because he made a mistake in the dance ( I guess his stage in hongkong) he is a perfectionist in deed. Also once the button of his pants flew while he was dancing because of his aggressiveness I guess😂😂

In the actual performance he didn't wear the crop top lol he wore what was under it

U should react to LAY - Honey + dance practice (hes from exo as well)

People always focus on his dance only but try to focus on his voice also is very beautiful

kai makes exols very proud ❤️❤️

1:29 "king if crop top" I'm smiling like crazy 😂😂💓💓

You can use the < (,) and > (.) buttons to "micro rewind" that way you can catch the little moments you are trying to point out rather than only being able to go back 5 seconds at a time with the regular back arrow button. Kai is amazing! I am glad you got to see him in his element of dance! I hope that helps... much love from a fellow reactor! 🙂💕

the way u react kai's dance, it just makes me smilee djskjsksks

Kai is one the best male dancer in KPOP. Not only that the professional dancers choose him as one of the best dancer, but every idol in KPOP also choose him as the best dancer. He is the idol of an idols ❤️

I'm not a dancer so to be honest i don't get why idols like and appreciate him so much. I mean, I respect him, but I always thought a more powerful dance breaks are the better type of dance. thank you for this, it really widened my perspective.

I have been waiting for you reacting to Kai huhuhu!! When Kai dances it really is so beautiful and graceful and fast, it has a story behind which I love about him. Every time Kai dances like solos it just gives me the goose bumps because his that good for me and every dance amazes me, and the story behind his dances is what also amazes me! Thank you for your reaction I learned a lot from you even though i don’t have proper training in dance besides cheer dance, i really learn a lot from your videos I get to learn new stuff from you!!

Hehehe! I didn’t even bother mentioning these cuz I knew you’d find them 😁 I was noticing the great deal of jazz too. Funny story: I’ve seen him live but sadly can’t remember much of his performance, because the only thing I can remember VIVIDLY was how fast he runs! (Well...that and all the frisbees they started whipping into the audience flying at my head...as if they were aiming for it or something 😅 I didn’t need a frisbee so the young ladies around me were happy to score them) But for real!!! He flashed in front of my eyes & ran to center arena so fast I think my eyes actually DID get sucked outta their sockets & left hanging there momentarily! And all I could think was “NOOO!!! If he went down off that ramp at THAT speed...::!!!” (All my years of safety & first aid training talking) This is why I enjoy your reactions cuz you can focus & see all the things I miss while being distracted.

tall, body proportions, face expressions, soft&powerful dance, passion, visual, many nicknames from media(eg.idol of idols, the face of kpop, the best dancer in kpop, kaiwannabes, ....) ; my q is “how can someone be that perfect?”

highlight of the video jeff: "adslakdnasjfb .... I can't speak"

When you talk about kpop dancers, KAI should definitely on top 3 list. I've heard that many idols are Kai wannabe.

This is actually the first perf that he wore a crop top. Everyone was shocked during the concert. He planned the wardrobe himself. His stylist seems to like the idea.

And this is why he's one of the best dancers

it's so strange like I have seen many dancers with excellent technique but kai still stands out, he sucks you in with every move and expression. Someone once said how Kai becomes the personification of dance, the music and the beats itself. Like he's everything. He empties himself and lets all that fill him up and it's just hypnotic.

Oh god im so happy this is the one u watched bc it's longer lol

Exo-cbx blooming days , exo- electric kiss , i think you'll love this choreos check them out please !

Kai's performances are just so breathtaking and beautiful. It's truly art and your eyes will never leave the screen and there is so much to go back and rewatch!! He is so amazing ❤

Thank u for reacting to Kai.. He is my favorite kpop artist cause everytime i watch him dance it makes me happy and can't take my eyes off him.. I'm not a dancer myself but because of watching him dance makes me want to learn.. Anyways.i always love your reaction videos.. Always waiting for more updates.. Thanks

Kai's dancing is absolutely captivating. I love watching him perform. He is so graceful and every detail is precise.

Finally u react to it 😭😭😭 i can now sleep in peace hahaha

Sir....thank you for your reaction. Kai is just on another level and his passion for dance is amazing me always. Also, when he dances, he just totally mind blowing me. Kai is a story teller through his dance and pls, what a story.... Can you react to Kai tempo fancam as well ?

His 'spoiler' solo is different from it, you can check it out in future reactions

Jongin is an amazing performer, you just feel emerged when he's performing on stage. There some other solo stages like Deep Breath, his solo for the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games, Confession and Spoiler. I HIGHLY recommend all of them. Also if you want to check a different kind of style or technic you can look for LAY and his dance practices, I would recommend Honey or Sheep, but all of his performances are great.

He is very expressive, his body, his hands and face just show different emotions. He has stage presence and this you just have it or not . When you have it, you can have the attention of the audience and Kai has it plus my God he can dance so beautifully and gracefully.

This choreo is amazing 😍 And in this he really does "his thing". Graceful, beautiful and captivating. And yes - that crop top is just.....yeah lol

Seventeen "thanks" and loona’s "butterfly" (Do before some research about the choreography)

in every move of Kai, he's showing his real passion for dancing esp his skills in ballet. I really like his style coz for me too much hip-hop is very common. Also, his dance is more on interpretative dance.

Yesss. This choreographer has 2 other dances of his 👀. Hope you will react to those as well.

I'm so glad i have knowledge with the ballet, jazz and contemporary I understanding what you are saying and feeling when you watch something fascinating like this

Kai is art ✨ thanks for the reaction ✨

I went back to dancing after a decade of hiatus upon seeing this. Just wow. Kai's dancing and passion is very inspiring. Best.

KAI is king. Really enjoyed the way you broke down his beautiful performance. Please also react to CONFESSION & SPOILER.

he’s just unrivaled ~

kai is just amazing... and hard working

Yeah, he's a very expressive dancer💗

You can step through a youtube video frame by frame using the period and comma keys! It will help you pause on the exact frame you want to analyse!

the first time when i see this popin on my timeline i was like sjsjsjhsjs YAS HERE I COME FOR KAI and my heart is beat fasting cause i really want to know how people see the art of kai and u really specific about that, thankyou! you never fail about that and thankyou for reaction kai too

Even though I don't anything about Jazz or Ballet but I feel you, we all become speechless when we see Kai dancing 😭😭❤❤❤

jeff: KING OF CROP TOPS yeah he is

I highly recommend confession and spoiler live. If you can find a 4k or focused version, that would be better.

Thanks for your reaction, I anticipated it! I really appreciate your thoughts, opinions and expertise on performances. :)

KAI's performances are always mesmerizing and beautiful just like his whole existence I really love him and admire him and am so proud of him TT watching this reaction I've learned a lot, thank you so much. I hope you'll also react to LAY, another EXO's main dancers, because he has different style of dancing from KAI (Honey, Namanana, Sheep, Give Me A Chance, Love You More, Lose Control, What U Need, I need you, etc). Thank you and stay healthy

his articulation amazes me the most out out the whole reaction, so perfect!

One time Kai said in a show (I think), that the beat is important, and you have to dance to every beat or according to the beat of the song.

JEFF WHY DO YOU HAVE SO MANY KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EVERYTHING LIKE DAMNNN

kai, he is an idol that has inspired me to work on wanting to develop my own language Because I want to listen when he speaks Korean.

React to Exo - Jekyll (Kai Focus)

"The King of Crop Tops" I'm burst into laugh bcs of that facts😂

Aww 🥰💕💕💗 I feel like you are pointing out what i didn’t see from what kai have done. Thank you so muchh 🥺👍

He is called the dancing king for a reason

Your jaw dropped reaction made me laugh Hahahhahahahah I can't sleep already ahahahhah

I keep coming back to this reaction to see Jeff appreciate the artistry, and hear his analysis. He honestly just is so knowledgeable about these topics and it's so fun to hear him talk about the performance aspects. Has he seen Deep Breath? Xo

Congratulations on 143k subscribers, Jeff! I LOVE YOU!

YES IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS.

Oh man, this is the one i've been waiting for so long. Aah can't wait for a whole live performance of "baby don't cry" by exo, either in seoul or japan both are really good. But wait, is it just me or you're indeed getting more handsome like seriously tho i just get distracted by your look. Anyway, i just check out your reaction list and since "the eve" and "oh la la la" have no MVs, so maybe you can add kai focus when you react to those two. His fancams are wild lol i mean he always puts emotion and having so much fun in every live performance. Please check out here: - The eve (kai focus): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bXIjzxQEQNE.html - Oh la la la (kai focus): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o9lOEYvbeCY.html As you said before that there's no dance practice video for "tempo" or "love shot", so it would be nice if you react to live stages (fancam ver.) as well as you did to superm's jopping just for checking the choreograpy wise. Here are the links: - Tempo (fancam): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Vbwzks4fShk.html - Love shot (fancam): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8cZeLbcthxE.html Last, please add more lay to the list, i would suggest "namanana" and "sheep". He's exo's main dancer as well along with kai. He's sooo good in his own style. Thank you so much my friend if we could be friend hope we are haha love u ^_^

kai is art♥

Goosebumps EVERYTIME I see him dance... Had the PREVILEGE to watch this performance live 3 times ... Im still in awe ... everytime . Such a talented artist!!!

Great video thank you for analyzing and sharing with us!

Thanks So Much!!! I Love This Version Better ❤

This is what i have waiting for. ❤️

Literally ART

Thank you Jeff, it's great reaction

YES THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Really glad you reacted to this! Also thought it might be helpful for you to know that if you're trying to get a specific movement you can pause and use < and > key to go through frame by frame

wow i was earlyy hahaha been waiting for this ❤️

Oh my, thank you so much ❤❤❤

Kai is art

Hi Jeff, I am new to your channel but thanks much for the valuable content! Subscribed right away

I really want see u dance 🙈❤

Kai is AMAZING. ♡

If you want you can watch his performance in Japan for I see you where he wear all white plane clothes it helps with focusing on the dance without being distracted 😂😂 well watch all his stages for I see you I guess you might see this dance from different angles.

I love how your reactions are objective and informative and I'd like to see you reacting to kai and exo more, please react to exo electric kiss mv and dance practice and kai tempo fancam

I love reaction videos where I can learn so many things about music and performing.

I sent you a messages on instagram to react this and you already react this performace, even you’re not read my message LOL.. thankyou for react my EXO bo, jeff

There are many KAI fancams by MR.DESTINY.i see you by kai during elyxion dot,loveshot,bad dream,jekyll,call me baby,etc..Also to MORPHEUS's kai fancam..the video quality and kai's dancing was beautiful like art..go check them out..thanks..

Kai ❤️😍😘❤️

still awesome how great Kai are....as we know he has learn ballet and jazz before