BIGBANG | G-DRAGON 'CROOKED', 'Untitled, 2014', 'THAT XX', 'WHO YOU?' MV's REACTION

You chose his most "soft boy" songs haha, can't wait for the "I'm the king of kpop" songs next :D

Fun or not so fun fact, GD was really revolutionary in writing songs expressing his depression and mental health. At least in kpop. Early 2010s it was still extremely taboo. Others certainly have and Epik High was especially instrumental in portraying mental health struggles but GD is really recognized as being really relatable in his lyrics and being very poetic in Korean with it.

no one knows the meaning of 2014 in the song Untitled 2014. maybe this song was written in 2014 or what happened in 2014.
but there is one interesting thing, 2014 is actually the number of GD's birth dates.
08 + 18 + 1988 = 2014.
GD is a man full of concepts.
btw Untitled 2014 just so fcking beautiful song with sad lyrics ever and his vocal tho💔

GD wrote, produce and directed all his songs and almost all bigbang songs.

Since you pointed out their light sticks, I would like to add that Bigbang was actually the first group to have their own light stick. And if I remember correctly GD even designed it. Bigbang really did so many things first, which are now considered to be normal.

"His voice is so interesting". Yes, he has such a distinctive voice, there's no other voice like his.
"Are we peeing again?" RJ still suffering PTSD.

G Dragon has gone through so much in his career. No matter what he did, he got hate from so many people. The man is SO talented.

looks like you have to make part 2 for BIGBANG's solo songs someday because I already made all the lists but many VIPs are demanding reactions for featuring songs. GD has a lot of great songs featuring with various artists. they need justice.

If the US has iconic artists like Michael Jackson or Prince, South Korea has G-Dragon. He will always be legendary to us. There may be other popular groups for this next generation, but in the whole Korean music industry, G-dragon is up there, among one of the most inspiring legends.

Protip for when you check them out yourself, GDragon's lyrics are quite difficult to capture through translation bc he uses a lot of wordplays and references that only make sense in Korean and by Koreans. Bullshit for example makes no sense in english lol.

Jennie was still a trainee that time when 'That XX' was filmed. She's around 16 or 17 y/o that time I guess? YG trainees sometimes participates on YG artists' MV or songs depending YG's preference. Just like Rosé on GD's "Without You", Jisoo on HiSuhyun ft Bobby "I'm Different MV", Treasure on KSY's "Iyah", Lisa & WinKon on Taeyang's "Ringa Linga" and of course may moreee. And for me I don't think Jennie and GD did date tho. They just live in the same building wherein other celebrity also lives that's why there's a news that they were dating.

GD is so good at writing songs with a happy beat but sad lyrics hahaha.
You might be dancing happily without knowing the lyrics of Crooked which are actually sad.

I think the songs you picked for GD's solo journey (part 1 I assume lol) were probably the best ones to start with. A wide variety of vibes to really cover all the amazing sides of GD.

His “One of a Kind” concert is a must see…let me know if ever watch it on Patreon or whatever. You can’t go wrong with any video of GD’s so I’ll await patiently. Thanks for another great reaction 💛

Watch out Rj. Exploring GD is a dangerous move. Once u enter the gd portal there's no going back. Ull get hooked and drown on him. He's an enigma that's hard to let go.
Especially someone like u who pays attention to lyrics. GDs power is on his songs. Don't say I didn't warn u.

The GD/Jennie rumor started last year. Before that, she was linked to EXO Kai (confirmed relationship) and GD was linked to other girls, including a Japanese model. The Jennie/GD thing has never been confirmed so its still up in the air. I had no idea she was in this video...I know that they did 'black' together (another GD song).

Daesung's solo stuff is going to really surprise you.

True. He always looks so good whatever he wears. Only GD can do that. There's a common saying in KPOP that even if he wears a plastic bag, it'll look good. 🤣

Gd is one of the most kindest and humble kpop idol I know. I just love Who you mv. 💖💖

I think the way you review is better. Get the full effect of the video, then the full effect of the lyrics. The visual surprise going into the songs blind I think make it more entertaining

I love how bigbang has become a regular addition to your schedule 😂❤️

It was fun watching you enjoy our humble king's solos. He's a music genius. I also want everything he wore in all 4 videos. He's such a fashion icon.

For Daesung's solo's just a heads up: pretty much all of his MV's are from Japan (under the name D-Lite) and most are short versions, so make sure to check the full versions or lives. Dae has two sides to him the goofy and the serious singer. So I would recommend something from both sides: Shut Up (MV), Anymore (no mv, live from Japan dome tour 2017), Look At Me Gwisun (MV) and Missing You Now (Live, close-up edit) or あ・ぜ・ちょ！(MV).

You are checking the lyrics and I love you for that! New subscriber here:) Honestly, GD is an artist who deserves that, the dude is a genius. Pls check Obsession by him too, it doesn't have a mv so you can do the one with lyrics. I'm curious by your reaction because it's a dark one. And no, GD and Jennie never dated, Jennie even said that she was single in that period. GD was her menthor and they become good friends. It's honestly sad because they were seen hanging out in the past but now they are more careful because there are so many crazy people.

Gd part 2 : One of a kind / Crayon / Michigo / Coup de’ta / Bullish
Gd part 3 : Heartbreaker / This love / Butterfly / A boy / Breathe / She’s gone

no they weren't dating during That XX, GD was in a long term relationship with the Japanese actress Kiko Mizuhara and Jennie was still a trainee back then around 16/17 years old.

I quote seungri "Bigbang's and GD's songs are all sad and breakup songs because all GD's relationships didn't go well" 🙂

UNTITLED, 2014 is one of the reasons why I really really love YGA vocals. Like it's so unique, it's so pure and so emotional. The uniqueness is so overwhelming. A whole masterpiece.

Thanks for your reaction! All 5 members of the group have completely different styles.
Here is a list of some solos for all of them:
GD ("Bullsh*t", "Coup D'etat", "One of a kind", "Crayon")
Taeyang ("Wake me up")
TOP ("Doom DADA", "Turn it up")
Seungri ("1,2,3", "Strong baby", "V.V.I.P")
Daesung ("Look at me, Gwisun", "Shut up", "Wings").
I hope this will be useful to you :)

Next list :
1. TOP :
- Doom DADA (live 0.to.10 Osaka is crazy)
- Act like nothing wrong (no MV so you can react live with harmonica)
- Turn It Up
- Oh Mom
- Of All Days
- Hi Haruka (OST for TOP japan drama)
2. Daesung :
- Anymore live Japan Dome 2017
- D-day
- Wings MADE live
- Look At Me Gwisum
- Shut Up
- Rainy Rainy
- Baby Don't Cry
3. Seungri :
- Strong Baby
- 1,2,3
- Where R U From
- Let's Talk About Love (MADE live is crazy)
- Gotta Talk To U

you have to make a part 2 he has so many good songs, pls react to his kwon ji yong album which was the last one he released before the military and there's only 5 songs including untitled 2014!

Once again convinced that he is a genius, such an amazing storyteller 🤍

VIPs and BIGBANG have a very special relationship full of both sarcasm and respect. While we can comfortably roast one another, there's a mutual trust between us that allows such events to take place. I suggest the video "VIPs the most savage fandom" if you are curious about our relationship with them. There are even times when VIPs will see them out in public either filming new content or just on vacation and almost always our fandom will give them space immediately - especially if they ask us to like. That's not to say that there aren't the bad seeds because they have very persistent and scary sasaengs, of course. That's why TOP had his doorbell removed from his house and GD has said he wants to live in a concrete box-like house with no windows. There's a huge cost to fame, but they can at least trust that their true VIPs will listen well and always be there for them.

A long time ago I read an article where he said "Who you?" was originally F**k you. The song made a lot more sense after that.

Coup d'etat- Gdragon's revolution
Superstar and divina commedia - pouring his depression.
These are Gdragons masterpiece.

1. Art is subjective. Unless the artist comes out and definitively says what it is about, it is about whatever you feel it is about. Please don't let anyone "tell you what it means", the whole point of watching reactions (to me) is to hear other people's viewpoints.
2. Nail on the head with your comment about Crooked being "crooked" in terms of lyrics not matching the music. GDragon did come out and say that he meant that. Also, in Korea "crooked" has a different meaning than in the west....more like a bad boy kind of vibe or being outside the rules. But also, BigBang is well known for having sad lyrics attached to upbeat songs.
3. Jenny and GDragon dating was a rumor put out by the gossip magazine Dispatch. Neither Jenny nor GD have come out and verified or denied. If they were dating when that video was filmed...well she was a teenager so, not good.
4. There was a tv show where Seungri stated that GDragon was terrible in relationships but really good at giving advice about relationships. So my theory is in line with yours and these songs are about several relationships. Some VIP think that GDragon and Dara (2NE1) were a long-time thing and that these songs are all about her. No one but GD and his inner circle will probably ever know the truth.
5. Yes, the car was his. Every time I watch the video I say, "And I'm taking the dinosaur!" as he leaves.
Yes, he sent out a call for VIPs, from the official fan club, to come to an "GDragon art installation". Yes, they uploaded their footage. My name appeared in A.C.E's mv, they did a fan-made video, and yes I tell everyone and it is one of the happiest moments of my life. So I'm sure those lucky VIP all do the same. BigBang is known as having some of the best fan service in KPop. Taeyang even hands out snacks sometimes!
6. I'm so glad you're going to do more! I hope you'll include One of a Kind and Coup D'etat, as they are my faves!
Thanks for the reaction and reading all this if you did!

I do recommend looking into the mv of coup d'etat and the lyrics as well. It is really interesting! Also, if you would like to listen to his latest album Kwon ji yong which tells more about the current him and his feelings in a deeper level.

Please react to GDRAGON’s songs from KWON JI YONG album please.
Middle Fingers-Up
Bullshit
Superstar
Untitled 2014 ☑️
Divina Commedia

The king of kpop. At a young age he wrote and produced a lot of hit songs already.

did you know there's no one single English word in the song "crooked" ? Even I'm korean I was shocked it when I realized that because there are many English words in most kpop songs

G-Dragon is one of my favorite songwriters.

GD is someone out of this world! He's humble, shy, sweet but also so cool, a totally genious. Wish with all my heart that he is finally well, out of sadness and just happy, I really really wish that, he deserves it. Gosh I was waiting for this reaction. Each one of them (Bigbang) has their own charisma, love them!!! Thank you for this reaction!! Hugs from 🇲🇽!!!!!

liked the video before finish watching

He is not called the king of kpop for nothing 👑
Please react to their live performances mama 2014 and 2015 and their concert

GD has a lot of great songs. He's a songwriting genius. I'm looking forward to the part 2! I recommend: One Of A Kind, Coup d'etat, Michi Go, A Boy, Divina Commedia, Superstar

Please react to G-Dragon's songs, "She's Gone" and "obsession". This song was very dark and crazy. It's a song about obsession and murder, and other idols don't write provocative lyrics like this. And please react to G-Dragon's songs, "a boy" and "gossipman". The two songs contain his regrets about the past and his resignation to a life plagued by rumors with no privacy at all. He has been a trainee since he was 8 years old. He debuted after 11 years of training and was the best superstar in Korea for 17 years. All the media attacked him and a lot of anti-fans hurt him badly (suicide petition, amputation petition, etc.) and his self-help lyrics make us cry. I am Korean and I have watched many issues about G-Dragon. The public hated the young and talented G-Dragon and was busy attacking his every move. That's why he was empty and lonely. Ironically, however, the public hated and loved him. They spent all of his fashion, hairstyle, speech, articles, and privacy. He is a superstar and iKONIC that can never come out of Korea again. Please react to these two songs.

Untitled 2014 is my all time favorite GD song. Like you said, don't even need the lyrics to feel it.

It's funny coz I know of the songs but haven't really dive deep into the lyrics so it's great and wonderful Re- listening to the songs and reacting with you.

Untitled 2014 is my favorite song, I went to his concert in NY in 2017, I was so sick, but I went because I wanted to hear it live. I almost died after it I was in the hospital for a month. I missed Taeyang's concert, I had my tickets...

3:49 "Are we peeing again?" lol RJ is still traumatized from the peeing in "Zutter" :D

That's why BIGBANG songs are relatable to everyone coz it's real. It comes from experience. Not some shallow patronizing lyrics.
SeungRi once said that the reason why BIGBANG songs have sad lyrics is because of GD's break up experiences. 🤣🤣🤣

I really2 love your reaction videos! It's so real, not sugar coated, and just stated what you feel and think, and I love that you're trying to get to know the group from the basics. I said this before but will be here with you through the bigbang journey xD
Oh and I like both concept, with or without lyric videos! Thanks for the vid!

Can’t blame you cos GDRAGON has a loooot of hit songs and every VIP has their own favorites. My personal faves are Who You, CrayOn, Superstar - all the songs in his MOTTE album. All BIGBANG songs, solo and sub-units/duo are bangers... can’t really waste any. That’s why their legends and kings of Kpop.

I love love love your big bang reaction 🥰 Gd is such a great musician. His music is great regardless of genre and theme. He is a hit maker. All songs he put out, all are bangers. And he is creative with his sounds as well. Very hands on on his works...and fans can definitely definitely see that.

Yeah personally gd is the best kpop idol producer imo. I checked his discography he is the main composer for 50% of his songs and bigbang songs. Even if he's second composer he's probably close to 50% of work.
Again he writes 100% himself or almost 100%

I love GD so much and sometimes I just forget how his music is so sad 💔
Thx for react him 💕

irl he is the cutest 😭❤️

Well there is a quote by his member : "GD/ Bigbang have so many sad songs, because GD's love life always failed" .... But anyway, he was dating someone else around these time.

You need to watch "every kpop idol looks up to this legendary artist g-dragon" more fact about gd

Man you should have chosen coup detat!! That video is trippy. Anyway, Untitled is a really special song because originally it wasn’t going to be promoted. It was a Bside track that they decided to promote last minute because of what happened to TOP at the same time. TOP was hospitalized for attempted suicide after his scandal. Even today when I listen to Untitled, it makes me cry. GD was intending to promote Bullshit. He even filmed a music video for it. You can find it online.

Lemme tell you about how “untitled 2014” makes my VIP heart break every time I hear it. It reminds me of T.O.P. Overdosing because he tried to end his life. This song was released around then. I believe we didn’t know his condition at the time we just knew what happened. Even the opening chords can bring tears to my eyes. It is truly beautiful in a way that still leaves room for other emotions.

I haven’t heard all these songs in so long but untitled 2014 is still one of my favourite songs ever and is my favourite GD solo. He rarely shares that vocal side of him with less rasp and growl and he does in that song, he sounds so good.

Not sure if anyone has recommended it yet but his performances together with CL are pretty good

a new subscriber here! bcs i know you can't go back anymore 😂 gd's depression love life is really good when it becomes a song 😭

THAT XX is to this day my favorite song and MV of GD’s alongside WHO YOU, COUP D’ETAT, WITHOUT YOU, BLACK, WINDOW

Who you is my all time fav MV from GD . I love the simplicity and the intimacy and I love seeing GD vibing away like that

Gdragon A boy was a ahead of the time. I mean the sound. So pls react to that

Untitled 2014 was my fave.song of gdragon..it used to be my postpartum depression song.whenever i play that song it made all my sorrows sadness disappear.thats why gd was my bias and thanks to that song of him.it helps me a lot to overcome my ppd..

Next GD solo suggestions:
A Boy
One of a Kind
Superstar
Coup d'etat
Crayon
Heartbreaker
still lots lett but next time :)
Thank you!

there is another GD Jenny song called Black lol, Jenny featuring the song when she was a trainee. Blackpink’s debut song Play With Fire quoted a line from it. You need to check this~~ thanx for your reaction

please watch live performances of his older songs like window,she's gone, obsession .

The "problem" with GD is that he uses a lot of korean words and phrases with double meanings, that are not always well translated.

God I love Crooked, it just hurts so good yk. And I've never even read the lyrics before now but u could just *feel it*

Ladies and Gentlemen,,Mr.GD.💛 'Who You' is my ultimate favorite mv because it was fresh and innovative, just like GD himself *ONE OF A KIND*..one of the many reason we VIPS are extremely grateful for him and the group. No one was doing it like them. Thanks for your reaction..happy you enjoyed it !!

Wonderful 💛🔥 he's our King 👑

That guy FEELS. Yes, I couldn't agree more.💜

Only GDRAGON can pull off this kind of.
Indeed he is one of a kind.

I love GD and been a fan since 2011. The Who You video though really brought my respect for him to another level when it came out. I had never seen an artist thank their fans that way before. He didn’t have to do this event. He and his team had to plan this so well. Those fans were so lucky

If you want to know about the Untitled 2014 song story of GD, search Kiko Mizuhara. 😀

I’ve listened to Untitled 2014 countless of times and it still gives me goosebumps.

I have heard that GD saying that his songs are the diary of his life. We may not fully 100% understand what he is trying to say due to the Korean word play but knowing what was going on his own life at the time you can somehow understand what he felt at the time. He is one of the most relatable artist to me and has helped me through tough times. You can see the difference in his songs from heartbreaker to one of a kind to coup d’tat to kwonjiyong album

These songs are actually the soft and cute side of GD. Wait til you hear his darker side. I recommend
COUP D'ETAT MV
ONE OF A KIND MV
CRAYON MV
MICHIGO MV
BULLSHIT MV or LIVE
NILIRIA FT MISSY ELIOTT LIVE
DIRTY VIBE FT CL & SKRILLEX MV

G Dragon is good to make a high bit song with sad lyrics!!👑

Such a hard life to be in a kpop group, let alone THE kpop group. Such a crazy grind between touring, performing, creating, and training. Not enough time in the day just for that, let alone time to try to find a love interest that's not only compatible with you, but your responsibilities. Its rough but I'm very thankful for there sacrifices

I still listen to GD's "WHO YOU" until now..my favorite MV as well

That is HIS CAR 🤧🤧

BIGBANG is very thoughtful and thankful to their fans. Before, they planned to have a guerilla concert for their 10th anniversary. It can be really a free concert to everyone. On the middle of crowded place. But then some media heard of it thus they go to the plan to celebrate it in 0 to 10 concert.

Please don't stop reacting to Bigbang. I love watching your reactions. There is much more to discover. This is fabulous, just fabulous!

GDRAGON is a genius

LEGEND OF K-POP👑💛

GD had a scandal with a Japanese model named Kiko from 2009 to at least 2014.
There was a scandal with Jenny after GD left the army. That xx MV was before Jennie debuted. Blackpink debuted in 2016.
Fans say that GD's songs make them feel empty. If you listen to his other songs, there are quite a few songs that show loneliness and dreariness. So the fans want him to be happy always.
In fact, GD's mv was artistic and there were many brand sponsors. GD was almost the first to receive brand sponsorship in Korea, and he is the beginning of airport fashion. It is said that the idol who had a lot of influence on Kpop culture was GD after Seo Taiji.
In particular, his first album(Heartbreaker) had a huge impact. His first broadcast hit the highest ratings and has not yet been broken. His blonde hair activity was the beginning of idol bleaching culture, and his album were the beginning of an album that lined up all the songs from No. 1 to No. 10 on the music charts. It won the Album of the Year award that year.
GD was the number one follower on SNS in Korea until 2017. His music and fashion influence in Korea is beyond imagination.
His second album(One of a kind) was praised by many rappers, and he even won the Hip-Hop Album Award that year.
His third album(Coup de’ta)won the Artist of the Year award, and his fourth album(Kwon Jiyoung) was the first Korean male solo to appear on the Billboard album.
With his Big Bang album and solo album in 2012, he was no longer an idol but an artist. He is still called a celebrity of celebrities.
His car in MV is actually his car. He switched from a Lambroghini to a Rolls-Royce and still drives a Rolls-Royce. His car number is 8818. It has to do with his birthday.

About Crooked: it's the easiest way to listen to it as a break up song, just like it is to listen Untitled 2014. About Crooked GD said it doesn't have to be that obvious, it can be a song to yourself as well. He hasn't said it about Untitled that I've heard of, but the number 2014 is his birthday: 1988+8+18=2014. So it's song with a name that tells the name is not revealed + his birthday. They both can be break up songs or they can be songs between G Dragon and Kwon Ji Yong. Listen again with different meaning and you'll see him better. Maybe not correctly, but differently at least.
I've learned to never take the most obvious route with GD's lyrics, they are really complex. Sadly the complexity and multiple meaning usually get lost in translation, so it's a work to find them out if you don't understand Korean.
And PLEASE.. Art is subjective, they are written in a way that can have connotative meanings and therefor come close to a listener. So regardless what GD has or hasn't been thinking, if there would be just one way to understan a song, it would be bad art, and his art isn't bad.
Us devoded VIPs just go extra miles, cause it's our obsession. Please share your thought, we do wanna hear them. We also wanna just share what we have found out, because sometimes understanding one line can take few years, so when we do finally get it, it's worth to tell to others. It's not to tell your way of hearing is wrong. It's your way, and if it gives you something, it's also the right way, regarless of everything else.

One of a Kind, A Boy and Divina Commedia for part 2 please... Looking forward to your next BB videos

JENNIE was still a trainee when ‘That XX’ was released. YG trainees get featured in their senior’s songs or MVs before their debut. At that time, JENNIE was considered as the ‘Ace Trainee’ because many YG seniors would get her to feature in their songs (examples: GD’s Black, Seungri’s GG Be, Lee Hi’s Special and from what you’ve seen, she was chosen as GD’s partner in That XX MV). She also got to perform with GD on a music show because she’s featured in his song ‘Black’ (it’s only a B-side but it had received a good response from the public so GD performed it on music shows aside from his title song, That XX). That was JENNIE’s first ever appearance on public television. 2012 was the year JENNIE was supposed to debut as part of YG’s supposed first large girl group. YG was planning to debut a girl group like SNSD (aka Girl’s Generation), only in terms of having 9 ‘pretty’ members and JENNIE was part of the line-up (along with two other girls that were officially revealed by YG but then that idea was scrapped so these two girls left YG). Later that year, YG also revealed a photo of JISOO (there was no info about her other than just one photo so she was called the ‘mysterious girl’) and also LISA’s dance practice video (she was dubbed by YG as the ‘5th Member’, again no other info about her but k-netizens later found out her name and that she’s from Thailand). ROSÉ was never officially revealed by YG but YG fans found out about her, as she was seen many times with already known trainees like JENNIE, LISA and JISOO, by those who would camp outside of YG building, haha. Fun fact: ROSÉ was also featured in one of GD’s songs called ‘Without You’, it’s in the same album as the song ‘Black’ wherein JENNIE was a featuring. So I was actually happy that these girls finally debuted in 2016 as BLACKPINK!
Anyway, there was only a rumor of them dating, which only came out last year, but was neither confirmed nor denied by YG. There were no actual photos or videos of them ‘together’ so the rumor got dismissed. So no, they were not dating when That XX MV was released.
I can’t wait for part 2 as well as your reactions to other BB members’ solo works. Would also love to see your reaction to their live performances! Have a nice day, RJ! :)

Indeed ,GDRAGON IS THE IDOL OF ALL IDOLS.

Ah! My superduperultramega ult! 😂 Love you! You're beginning to be my fave reactor! More of this! 💕

The legend king of kpop waiting for more G Dragon and his solo concert 👑🔥

Our genius music producer/director Kwon Jiyong 🐉🔥🥰🌼

I can’t wait for you to react to big bang live performances 😍😍

Rj, me again. I'm not forcing you but pls after finishing all your BB solo reactions can you react to something fun?
Pls react to "VIP - the most savage fandom in kpop"
the reason VIP is so different from other fandoms is here. you might be surprised because you rarely see this in your KPOP comfort zone.
these are some proofs that Bigbang is an untouchable group. the public still love them and some media hate it LMAO.
💛💛💛💛💛
Thank you