Pd!!!! SM released MANY stages for Monster, in Red Velvet channel. Kinda Obsession style, one side more softer and other rougher, and mixed the dance perfomances! The album has 6 tracks, Monster and Naughty(title tracks), Jelly, Diamond, Feel Good, Uncover(Seulgi solo). The girls won one music show against Blackpink, it was really hard to get that win. And they almost got PAK Anyway, please check the album and Naughty
There is a theory. This mv was delayed TWICE. The second time it was suppose to drop and it dropped 11 hours later. Based on the teasers, there are sets in the teaser that didn't make it into the final video (like Irene with the knife). My theory is that they had more sets but it was too not pg and horror like so sm cut it out last minute to keep the video rated 15. Which is sad. I want a unsensored version.
PD has reacted to those stages on patreon, however they never release the mv on there because of this sponsor so this is the first time we (patrons) are watching this reaction
re: the reusing of sets I don't think it's necessarily because they had less budget but because they seem to have cut some stuff. Whether it's because they were concerned about censors and purposefully removed everything with the girls involving the gun (EDIT: and by gun, I mean knife) and potentially other more violent imagery, or because they lost footage again, there is definitely some stuff that hasn't been released publicly. Hence the video being delayed for almost a day with no explanation.
pretty sure this was a LOT a budget just that some scenes were cut for censorship probably but also if we're talking budget umpah umpah literally had so few sets for its mv
Umpah umpah was improvised, it was meant to be filmed outside but the weather wasn't working for them so they did what they could I'm a short span of time, personally I'm a fan of how it turned out. I like that its not realistic sets if that makes sense, adds to the charm of the video
Nah, SM went all out on this comeback. Ignoring the theories that there were more sets that didn't make it into the final cut because of explicit content and hence the delay -- SM also gave us another MV for a post-release single Naughty, gave us multiple performance videos for Monster as well, have Red Velvet promoting both Monster and Naughty for a week, and are giving us both an Irene and Seulgi Solo Performance MVs. They've also given us Behind the scene videos, Gave Irene and seulgi their OWN reality show (Level Up Thrilling Project), and promoted Irene and Seulgi on MULTIPLE variety shows. I've never seen this much promotion for Red Velvet, seems SM went all out for this subunit. I still don't know exactly why - there's many theories including 1) Wendy still recovering so they want this to fill in the gap and feed us well - and also to make up for Psycho being cut short 2) New Girl Group Coming 3) SM got a new director or something and they are finally promoting properly under this new management.
PD being literally breathless after watching it a second time is a mood. They really went hard with this song, the video and the choreo are stunning, i love everything. I've been listening to the song nonstop since it came out and i just love it even more, it's soooo good. I don't think your rating is going to go down after listening to it more times. Thanks PD for your reaction, it's great as always. Stay safe and we'll be waiting for you 😉
The clothes were made specially for Seulrene, the designer for the black corsets did the korean The Handmaiden white corsets and many outfits for the movie
That Seulgi part is also my favorite because it feels like you can hear her expressions while recording that like it’s so strong you almost wanna make faces that matches
Monster is already INCREDIBLE but man Naughty was released today.. and that one killed me I've never seen something so awesome! Hope you'll react to it too 😊
There is one specific theory that I really liked about this MV; it said that Irene and Seulgi are actually 2 sides of one character that are trying to fight each other off and take full control. That's why the video has so many scenes that are symmetrical and most of the choreo is mirrored. Also the spider dance in the beginning has Irene as the face of the monster but Seulgi controlling it, but throughout the music video we see Irene taking over because she is the actual monster, and so the video ends with the same monster except Irene is the one in control with Seulgi as the face.
there's like 5/6 scenarios/background changes, but some of them appear for so little. my guess is that they cut a lot, especially the performance bit where they're wearing the sparkling clothes. > bedroom, endless stairs, seulgi's corridor, neon greek temple, silver sparkling bg, vitral(stained glass)/church big window, irene's doll room
I think the single biggest success of the entire Monster ep is both showcasing that Irene is a trained and competent vocalist who is capable of more than SM usually gives her, while acknowledging that Seulgi is also a significantly better singer. They give Irene enough significant vocal sections while not dumbing down Seulgi's sections and they make everything work together.
The inspiration was from Carmilla (a lesbian vampire novel). I imagine they had more sets but probably lost two or three when they delayed the video cutting things out.
YESSS! PD gets it!! They are the first reactor I see that gets hyped up by Seulgi's part in the second verse! 14:00 I love that Seulgi's verse, she sings with so much emotion that part!
I do really think its a big budget.. the album package was so stunning and it has 3 kinds(the middle note album and top note album and the base note album) which i cant afford. Thats why im just streaming.
My theory on this mv is that Seulgi is the “monster” and she has set her eyes on a prey which is Irene to influence her into becoming a monster like her. Which is why in the Choreo Seulgi is the one controlling Irene, but what Seulgi doesn’t know is that Irene has been a monster the entire time and she slowly starts controlling Seulgi and also the back up dancers then they started to “fight” for control when they we’re doing the mirror dancing, but Irene came out to be the bigger monster and was now controlling Seulgi and the back up dancers.
Thanks!!! Irene and Seulgi are so happy for the mini album(I recommend you doing a listening party, if you can!), specially Irene, she is more confident in her singing vocals, her expressions, her dancing. Seulgi as well, SEULGI LOVES THE Naughty and Monster choreos, and the song Diamond in the album Please pleaseee PD, could you please do the listening party? There isnt Ballads in the Monster album, just R&B tracks
The concept, choreo, sound wise is just perfect for them as unit debut. I love the dubstep incorporate into the song as a horror element especially. And pls do a reaction to their performance and 'Naughty' MV as well, PD.
I never saw anyone mention it ever _but_ my favourite part of the song is when Seulgi sings from her heart, that harshness in her voice comes through and she emphasizes on every syllable she utters and _then_ suddenly Irene comes through with her silky, husky, breathy voice, starts singing like an angel and they sound *nothing* alike. I LOVE that contrast. It's as if one of them is trying to free herself from the toxic relationship, and the other is trying to sing them a false lullaby to convince them to stay. Anyways. I love your video and input on the MV and song! Keep up the good work man, it was fun watching your video xx
Seulgi's part that you like and Irene's part before hers and absolutely, undoubtedly my favorite parts of the song. I love that Irene is singing, how should I say it, loudly and angrily
Thanks for highlighting the best vocal part. In most reactions and comments I've seen people seem to not understand the level that went into this or they just take it for granted, I don't know but things like this make me lose hope in humanity. You just restored that a bit at least until I see comments that say stupid things like "[Insert group name with average vocals] are the best singers! they're queens! soty!" and all I have left is face palming.
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I love this song, like, more than a lot of Red Velvet group tracks. I mean the whole point is that there’s two members, the dynamic works so well and would definitely not hit as hard if all five members had to be included. There are things you can do with more members, but there are also concepts that only really work well starring one or two.
Seulgi is going to be the next big soloist from SM, her quadruple threat talents, dance, visual, voice and dorky appeal make her just someone you love.
They really embodied the “monster” concept. Loved this MV. I know it doesn’t include all red velvet members, but i think it’s my favorite red velvet song so far. I may like this more than psycho! I just love the dark concepts.
I know how you feel. It is a fantastic song for the both of them. I very addicted to the song and the MV. There is just something about it that draws you in and captivates you. The whole production, costumes, colours, editing, camera work, choreography and everyone involved are just amazing.
The staircase is just one element that Red Velvet always has in their videos. There is one in every video (staircase or ladder of some sort), every video!! They made this one twisted which is awesome. Many objects make continuous appearances each comeback like fire or candle, books, desk or tables, and usually a phone....a suitcase is in many as well. Anyway, this subunit is stellar, song is amazing, they are gorgeous. Loved it!!
KpopJunkee made a theory video, Seulgi is the monster and comes to corrupt an Innocent Irene and take over her (lyrics on the 1st verse and the imagery of the start and the room). But she got it wrong because Irene is not innocent (Irene's part and her playing with dolls) and after being underestimated she overpowers Seulgi ("the jump scare"). And the monster lives forever, Irene wins and uses Seulgi, Irene was the body of the monster while Seulgi was the head at the beginning but in the end, Irene is the head and Seulgi is just the body of the monster (spider?). "I'm a little monster"
I swear Monster saved 2020 for me and as if it couldn't get any better, Naughty slapped me in the face and now I can't wait for Seulgi's video 😫 I'm so proud of them. They went HARD
I’ve never clicked on a link so fast! As soon as I watched the mv for the first time I knew I wanted to see your reaction to it and it was worth the wait!!!!
i think the reason for the mv having few sets is because they had to remove certain scenes so they had the fill it with dance scenes . ppl r saying this cuz the mv was delayed. just a theory tho
This proves that there should be sub groups in large K-pop bands and that we need more duo only groups. If the right two are together,then thats all you need to make an awesome song and amazing video.
I love the music video. It's perfect and the focus was on Irene and Seulgi with no distractions. The performance video is beautiful and you can see they gave it 110%.
What I got from this MV is that the predator (Seulgi) should never underestimate the prey (Irene) because then the roles can reverse and the predator becomes the prey.
Your reaction and commentary was awesome. Also I don't know if you noticed but the last chorus had the like the flute melody (u hear before a fight or something) but it's just makes the final chorus even better. :)
