So "KILLR" the Empoleon ended up reaching level 100 but never beat Cynthia, I think I got lost in victory road.

@WashthedishesSam

Ай бұрын

Cynthia is busted

@ignaciojoelnexlsoncanas29

Ай бұрын

Cynthia is difficult af

Honestly I wouldn't even call O.O a necessarily bad song, it just wasn't for the tastes of a normal Kpop listener. I'm a Metalhead first and a K-pop fan second, and the rough, abrasive vocal mixing of O.O scratched the same itch that grimy garage produced black metal does and I LOVE it.

@Ati0425

Ай бұрын

Now I can understand why I liked song since launched you literally explained that for a metal listener O.O isn’t bad at all, great point!

@nortongartino4602

Ай бұрын

ME TOOOOO A METALHEAD KPOP STAN

@Ozzlord666

Ай бұрын

Me too! Is like a breakdown song

@b0bbyc0ehler31

Ай бұрын

Same here,. Rock/Metal first, then pop/kpop/techno, industrial. O.O gives that variety that people like us multi genre fans understand. That's why kpop got my attention and I love the variety certain groups provide. NMIXX is giving musical uniqueness in kpop that's not something common or basic or another rap kpop song or super repeating like most other kpop songs, that's what I look for the most on kpop and groups like Itzy, Nmixx and aespa are some of those.

Nmixx’s first several projects will be lauded in 10-15 years as the visionary commercial experiments that they are

@abc_jv_xyz

Ай бұрын

or forgotten like many good, influential music from 10-15 ago

@joaquincollet4291

Ай бұрын

Whats visionary about ripping off loona's visual style and making a song that doesnt fit together...

@abc_jv_xyz

Ай бұрын

@@joaquincollet4291 ripping loona's visual and sm's sound...

@duolingA_owlprincess

Ай бұрын

@@abc_jv_xyzno. Not at ALL

@xXluluchanelXx

Ай бұрын

@@abc_jv_xyz it's no longer "ripping" if you are combining two influences like that, just so you know. that is how art influences actually work. read "steal like an artist" or anything on the subject of artistic inspiration.

O.O is a great example of how choreo can carry a whole release. People rushed to bust their @$$ trying that sit-kick-flip thing and it was glorious.

@viktoriaschmied6627

Ай бұрын

Its great for stage, but wasn't that great for listen purposes till they releases the remixes. I kind of wish they wouldve had them from the start tbh, then it wouldv'e been a genious move of covering all possible concepts they can have, a great performance song that can also be really pushed in dance covers and versions to push the spotify numbers etc

@anasofiarosales5234

Ай бұрын

Glorious indeed! I fell in love with the group because of O.O and Tank

@ilovekpopandilovesorlovers

Ай бұрын

I sprained my ankle doing it 😭 I knew how and I did it before but this is why experience is important

TANK supremacy. I feel like I’ve found my people here

@HectorH-M

Ай бұрын

YAAAASSDD

@ri-kb1ue

Ай бұрын

Yess same

@springfilter

Ай бұрын

Yes I loved it at first listen, and everybody was hating on it just because O.O was receiving bad publicity. I genuinely believed Tank should’ve been their title. O.O felt like what JYP believed Tank would fall short, but in the end they overdid it, and yes O.O was genuinely the worst thing I had ever heard. I didn’t listen to it fully until after 3 months.

@ny._.t0

Ай бұрын

Ahhh. I feel validated. Thank you guysss.

@nortongartino4602

Ай бұрын

BRO

Someone who listens to Tank so loud I'm scared my eardrums will start bleeding, I have never felt more seen. I'm a Dice screamer too but I don't think the K-Pop world is ready for that conversation.

@xxxstellarxxx

Ай бұрын

Dice is one of the best kpop songs point blank period

@eronblue3098

Ай бұрын

UGHH SAME I LOVE DICE SM and tank too!!!

@juliasjingles

Ай бұрын

PEOPLE DONT LIKE DICE?!?! even my mom (who is a middle aged woman, NOT a kpop fan whatsoever) LOVESS the song and always asks me to play it for her when we’re in the car together 😭

@kenna1up

Ай бұрын

to my knowledge dice was/is a lot more well received than tank

NMIXX's willingness to do something new each makes them wonderfully unique

2022 as an nswer was a nightmare 💀

their first 2 albums serve artpop realness

Tank has one of the best builds in any song ever. The pressure is rising right from the start, and tension builds even more in the prechorus when they tease "Like a tank, I'ma-", then everything explodes in the chorus. Absolute banger that never fails to get me hyped up.

I'd like to think of NMIXX went with TANK as their debut that they would've been received differently entirely. The video isn't out yet, but I am so hyped for this. I can already tell this video itself will be a Masterpiece

@youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961

Ай бұрын

I think everyone thought they were going to release more wacky songs like that so they were definitely on peoples radar. Everyone was anticipating what was next.

@gragalakaisel1477

Ай бұрын

If their MV didn't have that long pause. their debut would've been received differently entirely. I bet most people got turn off by that long pause and then the change up sounds like a shit transition and then never really listen to the song in audio only. without the pause, and didn't gave them a second chance and then start talking shit, Spreading hate just for that 1 minute 20, second they watched.

@knowingly5648

Ай бұрын

​@@gragalakaisel1477 so true i also thought the mv was a huge 'culprit' for the public uproar... plus that massive hate bandwagon everybody jumped on prevented the masses from digesting the song and forming their own opinions.

Tank deserves a love letter to it, it IS that good it IS that addictive it IS that creative

jyp never getting nmixx a Coca Cola sponsorship is one of my kpop Roman empires

@pikapika2903

Ай бұрын

wdym?? isn't the o.o mv sponsored by coke??

@chelleange1s

Ай бұрын

@@pikapika2903 i mean that jyp should’ve had them be ambassadors(?) w/ a bunch of ads & a song like newjeans with coke!

@pikapika2903

Ай бұрын

@@chelleange1s ah yeah that makes sense, what a waste!

@appleworldinc.8937

Ай бұрын

Considering how people are boycotting Coke and that JYP Nation song made for Coke maybe it’s a good thing they didn’t do that 😅

@starglum

21 күн бұрын

they released one with stray kids and jype and itzy

the fact that NMIXX could have debuted with TANK and it being a revolutionary debut instead of what we ended up getting was my Roman Empire for the longest time until the hate started to die down and they redeemed themselves during 2023 (and 2024!) It was rough being an NSWER during O.O and DICE era 😪🥲

@magicwobla

Ай бұрын

Dice is amazing

@lynx3845

Ай бұрын

Nah Kpop stans would’ve hated it too. They just hate everything they’re not used to.

@mafu_ne

27 күн бұрын

No but they're back with good songs.. dash is a banger

@user-vj7io7dr3p

2 күн бұрын

The hate would have still been there, I think. Remember when Dem Jointz (Or whatever producer the INCOMING tag is for) was revealed to work on IVE's "SWITCH" and some Dives were freaking out on Twitter because "They only make Noise music" (?).

nmixx has the best vocal line in the 4th gen ALSO THE FACT KYUJIN WAS 15 DURING O.O LIKE DANCING WAS ON POINT

@yelenskareads

Ай бұрын

Kyujin is incredible.

FINALLY someone said it. tank is that girl and idc! the instrumental itself is god-tier

the girls that got o.o the first time truly won in life

Never thought I would see Luigi's death stare, punch out, pokemon and alphared mentioned on a Kpop video

What's funny is that O.O is the song that got me into Kpop and ended up being one of the songs that I've listened to the most

dem jointz has become my favorite kpop producer because he’s always making the strangest decisions that may not work at first, but always makes me come back until i’m obsessed.

I love Nmixx's mixpop. I love expergo and a midsummer nmixx's dream too but the mixpop is just superior. P.s. love the Dreamcatcher shelf, wish mine looked like that 🥺

@sk0l0pendrra

Ай бұрын

I also loved O.O first listen. I added it to my playlist before I even knew who Nmixx are

two things we have in common - tank by nmixx defenders - played pokemon DPPT way too early into our lives we learned how to read english

YES TO ALL OF IT BOOM IS AMAZING Tank was my favorite until I heard BOOM it is perfection

@finnathewitch

Ай бұрын

I bought the physical copy JUST for Boom I love that you voiced my opinion first❤

tank is so good and i feel if tank didn’t sound as it did nmixx probably wouldn’t have the attention they had at debut great one taejiu!!!💗

Tank definitely hits DIFFERENT

As someone who grew up listening to early Grimes, Die Antwoord and alt-electronic, nmixx is totally up my alley. Songs like O.O and tank are truly a case of "if you get it, you get it" 😂. This group is brilliant and stacked with the talent to perform. Idk what creative team or producers JYP pulled for early Nmixx, I wish they stuck around. But i do understand they had to water the concept down and reroute for them to succeed in 4th gen and be more acceptable for general public.

I guess I’m the sole person that liked OO from the beginning and I am one of the people that pre ordered that blind package album lol I still have the poster on my wall. Jinni is in the photo lol

@reibon11

Ай бұрын

i too liked O.O from the beginning. i was surprised when i discovered it got a lot of hate.

@adir6094

Ай бұрын

Ngl same I had no idea it was so hated, I’m just finding this out rn (I kinda didn’t care for the kpop side of social media for a while)

@juliasjingles

Ай бұрын

omg i remember hearing O.O on tiktok when it came out and LOVEDD it immediately and added it to my Spotify playlist - this was without even knowing who NMIXX were at the time. now they’re my favorite group

@bunniemels

24 күн бұрын

I loved It since the first time I Heard. Gotta admite I was confused but I was vibing anyways 😂

WOW the fact that you’re InSomnia makes your great taste in music make so much sense

DUDE WTF THIS VIDEO IS SO GOOD?! The editing, the commentary, all the references - thank you! Now I have to listen to the instrumental of Tank!

Peopl are finally discovering nmixx😍

When TANK hits It gets dangerous in the highway lol

i always think abt how everyone shitted on tank bc of the chorus/refrain only for o.o to come out & everyone proceeded to hate on it. 😐

Dem Jointz. A1 producer. His music is always next level. Hope he does more with them.

@user-vj7io7dr3p

2 күн бұрын

No wonder I loved SUPERNOVA and both SWITCH titles (I don't remember if DJ was behind HEYA or ACCENDIO)

@dylanpoole2431

Күн бұрын

@@user-vj7io7dr3p Heya, I believe.

You are so right about tank sounding like a pokemon ost, I didn’t even think about that

I grew up listening to kpop esp SM ent girl groups so I'm used to the 'mix pop' sound (which growing up I called it SM experimental sound bc they were the only ones mixing music like this) So when I heard O.O I thought people would love it bc it replicates that sound with a JYP twang. On top of the vocals being top tier, the choreography and concept are all very very cool and interesting. I was surprised when I saw all the hate. But it made me realize that most kpop fans nowadays are new and really only listen to modern sounds. So they aren't used to the 'experimental' sound. I'm glad people are becoming more open to it bc music doesn't all have to sound the same and I think it's cool how music can carry a unique story by mixing the sound like this. I agree that a lot of people complain about a lack of talent in kpop and then skip out on godly performers just bc they are doing a unique concept or are from a small company etc. Personally, I feel like most idols are all genuinely talented, some need time to adjust to live performances compared to just the usual training environment. I imagine it can be a bit of a nerve-wracking, sensory overload when they debut and some people just handle it better than others. But that doesn't mean they aren't talented, they just need time to get used to the new environment. While having a packed schedule, loads of criticism for every little mistake from both the public and their company, extreme dieting, hardly spending time with friends/family esp of they are foreigners. I think idols deserve some grace for all that they put up with. Most people wouldn't survive the conditions that they work under.

fire ass video, you literally made an video where all my interests are, i love you

OMG OMG OMG I NEVER THOUGHT YOUD MAKE AN NMIXX VIDEO THEY'RE MY #1 ULT GROUP THANK YOU SM

For me this video comes just at the right time because of Dash and the whole album being so good I recently became a fan of Nmixx.

bro this instrumental is HITTING😻

Didn’t watch the video yet but absolutely agree from the title alone. Tank and O.O are their best tracks period

This song GOES HARD 🔥

couldn't agree more with the comment on lily's vocals sounding like a siren

Tank is a bop 🙌🏾

you summed up the greatness of tank so well, it really is what made nmixx's debut so marvellous for me. even the choreography - perfection. i really love this track, thank you !

You should watch fancams from their KAMPFEST 2023 performance. Tank was their opening song, and it was absolutely glorious.

@user-vj7io7dr3p

2 күн бұрын

I need NMIXX to market here at Mexico lol.

I already was really excited when I found out you were making this video because Tank to me is peak kpop, and this video exceeded my expectations! The moment you brought up the Pokemon comparison I felt my mind being altered in real time and it kind of made me emotional. It's comforting to know I'm not the only one who compares kpop music to video game osts on a regular basis! To me Demian's chorus has very strong legend of zelda vibes and although it is already a great song that made me love it even more! This genuinely was such a fun video to watch!!

lets goo! i love tank (mainly because of lily's bridge) but its still an interesting song!

Tank was my introduction to nmixx if i had heard any other song of nmixx then i might not have become a stan

I’ve always loved O.O

While i don't Tank I appreciate what they we're going for. Im glad I gave NMIXX a chance after their debut because i literally love all their songs except O.O and Tank. Dice is actually one of my favorite KPOP songs of all time. NMIXX is slso my favorite group behind DC. Some of my KPOP hype songs would be Wind Blows by DC, LaLaLa (rock ver) by Stray Kids, Young Dumb Stupid by NMIXX. Bubble by Stay C, and Very Nice by Seventeen.

Tank best nmixx song fight the wall

o.o is a good song and I'm willing to die on that hill it was something unexpected and created shock and rejection at first listen but that's the problem, most people gave their opinion upon a first listen it's one of my most repeated nmixx songs and everytime you listen to it, it becomes better and better yes something totally unfamiliar to what you're used to is going to get a viceral reaction from you but if you stomach that first reaction a lot of the times a good things comes after it like eating olives as a kid vs as an adult, like tasting lemon the first time vs everything else that is improved and is superb with lemon, like drinking coffee with sugar an learning to taste it without.

@Realunmaker

Ай бұрын

lol you gave the coffee example too, i commented after you said "why did everyone hate o.o" I didn't, from day 1 I told people to listen to it more and it'll grow on them and time has proven me right, whenever you're at a concert and the sirens of o.o start people start screaming and some cry out of pure elation. you can be bland, you can succeed doing what everyone else is doing, or you can be bold and brave and launch o.o

I personally love their debut everything about it was truly out of this world for me. And to this day, I still blast both of those songs like there’s no tomorrow. The girls really made an impression that last on me and the best way possible. They really stood outthere fellow out there and that’s what helped them really resonate with the most. And I just love the journey that the girls are part of and that I’m a part of with them.

I still think that Tank deserves an MV

I have a similar experience with video games but for me it wasn’t reading but english. Playing games made me really interested in learning English and taught a lot before we even had english in school.

idc what anyone says about NMIXX I will always love their original concept and sound. talent aside it’s something new and fresh and doesn’t cater to the general public.

Ad Mare is honestly such a polarizing and experimental debut. O.O’s production and song structure is very.. interesting, ngl the nmixx switch up part is not a bridge but a whole other part by itself sure it is very contrasting to its counterpart however it does not bridge the two parts of the song together - in fact it tears the whole song apart, the production is also absolutely jarring which is the whole point. TANK’s structure is quite linear and typical however the production is highly experimental and non-linear and I can see why people prefer it more as it feels more normal for k-pop structure wise. TANK is definitely a final boss fighting song it’s just very loud in that way, reminds me of when I spar in Taekwondo (and when i actually win which is a bit rare). Also I love the dreamcatcher self, you’ve got quite a collection going!

Comparing tank to a Pokémon ost made me realise why I love tank so much

On the brightside. what they got from their debut is a loyal fanbase that won't turn their back against them.

Nmixx have gained so much respect honestly. Aside from the obvious haters... people who stan them obviously love them.. but the non stans really respect them for their skills and personality. They have really proven themselves time and time again. And I d k how you felt about their debut.. but their Recent music is competing with the best releases. And their latest album Fe3O4 break is a skinless album and it literally shook everyone. With tracks like.. Dash, Run for Roses, soñar, Passionfruit and Boom being MUST try songs. The others like the unsung XOXO and break the wall do not fall behind. It's just simply the matter of people choosing to hate on them at this point.

Bro people keep on downplaying NMIXX I AM SICK OF THE SLANDER AND HATE ‼️‼️ they are literally saying they aren’t popular and to an extent it may be true but that was only during their debut era… ever since expergo came out they have been gaining traction… I am sad to see people hating my girls because they deserve so much.. and its so cool to see a group not coming from sm that actually have THEE VOCALS… someone was arguing to me about how aespa, kof, and billlie are more stunning vocally than NMIXX but I will die on that grave mentioning NMIXX being that group who raised the bar in terms of vocals bc nobody does it like they do.. I MEAN COME ON ?!? Who does an acapella on a music show AND sings live like you can look at all of the artists reaction when they hear their vocals loud and clear (see their dash music wins it was so satisfying to watch 😭😭😭) you can argue with me all you want but I would say NMIXX are the top vocalists of 4th gen.. like all members are talented.. all are aces… next in the vocal hierarchy would probably be aespa but thats just me… anyways love Taejiu ❤

Im a huge Warriors fan so that clip on here brought back my ptsd from that night.

@monsuke88

Ай бұрын

Ditto, LeWhined to the NBA to suspend Green in Game 5. Don't even get me going...........🤬

I've always been a tank defender. Also, I love this channel because what other kpop video is gonna reference video games and Dragon Ball Z. Good work man.

In every channel polling, ktubers always claim that gen 4 best vocalists are from sm only like…. They turn blind eye for lily and sullyoon. Girlies build vocal factory in kpop this gen

@raspberryland_

Ай бұрын

THE VOCAL FACTORY IM DEAD 💀 also dont forget Haewon whew…. Those three are carrying 4th gen on their backs LOLLL.. and Kyujin, Bae and Jiwoo would ALL be lead vocalists in other groups like bro- this group is just IT… IT.

Amazing 40min love letter video essay for one song. IMO, it’s elevated by your tangents to your personal touchstones, rather than sticking with passion-less objectivism or appeals to high platonic ideals. 🐡🐬🐠🐋🐠🐬🐡

o.o is the gratest song of all times

Pokemon has also had a big influence on my life and my love for music so seeing you talk about both made me giddy lol. Ngl when you were talking about the piano in the bridge and its intimidating feel, it made me think of Dialga and Palkia’s theme and how the piano there is used to demonstrate a sense of reverence and power. I grew up with Pearl and Platinum so gen 4 music is pretty nostalgic for me. Also I love Zame’s work! I’ve been following their stuff for a few years now and it’s always super good quality. I also really like Braxton Burks on Spotify; he makes classical arrangements of Pokemon tracks.

That is such a sweet reason to love a song 😭😭 robbie you are so cool man this video rocks

Yay, hi Robbie! So hyped for this one. Btw there are a bunch of Pokémon references in my episode this coming week. 😅

I might be the only person that got O.O and Tank first listen

Not related to TANK, but I love the changes you are making to your videos, can't wait to see more!

So glad to hear someone do a dive on Tank! Literally one of my favorite K-Pop releases of that year! I always wish they had pushed this one more because it’s so great~ Hopefully a lot more people discover this masterpiece 🤧

Still annoyed tank didn't have an mv. The trailer made me believe it would have one eventually. Still waiting🥹

I love O.O so much, always did idk why sue me

The 2022 hate was crazy. O.o. wasn't even that bad. It was definitely different, but not bad.

Vid hasnt dropped yet and i already know im gonna love it. Tank was so insanely good!

Was not expecting the Luigi's death stare

oh i know you're stoked for the IVE Pokémon OST

I’m so excited to watch this!

freaky and fishy!!!!!!!!!

The interesting thing is I also didn`t really like O.O. for like a year but last year in 2023 i gave it another chance and it grow on me and ended being one of my most listened tracks of 2023 xD I really don`t know how that happend xD I guess sometimes things need time and so i think people sometimes need time to appreciate art :)

Very good video! Your explanation for the science behind the song was enjoyable to listen to. Your perspective was creative and intuitive 🙌🏼

TANK was an extraordinary song, i do felt the power up given by the song, even thought i don't turn into saiyan😂 the song is very catchy and i love the ad lib so much that lily voice behind freaky fresh fresh sounds heavenly

lol the It Sucked made me giggle 🤣

the second you started talking about pokemon i got a hbmomberguy-esque whiplash and then things *perfectly* fell into place. like yea. holy shit. it does sound like a pokemon ost holy fuck ive never heard someone be *more* right

19:16 I SCREAMED and Empoleon is like in my top 5 pokemon of all time btw

IT'S HERE I've been waiting for this ever since i found the poll for this 🎉

I love how you mix in the love of BBall with Kpop. Reason why I subbed 😀

29:40 OMG THIS SONG GIVES ME NOSTALGIA AS WELL!! Finally asomeone mentioned this aspect of it

It's crazy how I used to despite O.O, but then somehow started to fall in love with it HARD. O.O and TANK were both songs that were ahead of their time.

I would've never thought that I'd be feeling so happy after listening to a nice melancholic feeling this great song gives to the author of this video. I loved NMIXX's debut, and Tank was the cherry on top for me. You revived my love for Tank, thank you!

an almost 40 minute video for tank... this is amazing and i agree its such a good song 🤸🤸

Tank is literally one of my fav song aside from guns and roses. Lilys melodic adlibs sooth my ears so much!

i LOVED O.O when it first came out and now that everyone is jumping on the O.O hype train i’m happy nmixx is starting to get their roses ❤

The reactions to O.O made me finally admit to myself that fans of my favorite genre of music are sheep like every other genre. People think of JYP as a cartoon, but they have NO idea what he really does and what his true talent is...marketing.

@zeronyne

Ай бұрын

The only strategic mistake JYP made during that debut period is to not have a full music video for Tank. Tank is my favorite NMixx song.

Wow I never thought about tank sounding like Pokémon but you’re so right. Huge Pokémon fan and tank is my number 2 NMIXX song, just behind rollercoaster

My first pokemon game was on the Gameboy colour but diamonds and Platin were the pokemon games i played the most.

o.o is the only song i have on repeat from nmixx. im not familiar with other songs that i could put them on repeat

o.o is wild, and i like it^^

we all hated o.o during debut days but its a bop now, the cringe lyrics to the abrupt switch up is energy boosting like yesss