Pentagon said it themselves: “I make and put on the crown myself.” These guys deserve so much

Can we talk about the makeup artists, stylists, cameraman, back dancers and everyone else who worked on this bop thanks to them too ^^

The fact that this has only 3.8 million views is criminal. This song is a banger.

I just gotta tell that this concept was artistically thought by Hui (the guy who just hit 6 consecutive high-notes lol), his inspo is Jean Michel Basquiat (a painter) with Neo-expressionism style focused on dichotomy. He endeavor the lyrics to depict their path (as a Pentagon or just ppl's hardships in general) in correlation to Basquiat's art (and his famous crown logo) He was so passionate when doing this to the point that the instrumentals has to be classically stirring too. They have been working so hard as a self-produced group, my boys are not just idols, they are an artist.

Not a pentagon stan but???????? You're telling me this isn't a whole ass movie??? The acting is *chef's kiss* and also the song is sooooooo good omg

"I resisted the gaze created by the times I make and put the crown on myself" I love how Pentagon is basically saying how they choose to ignore the thought that being in the industry for so long w/o having a win equals failure,and that by "making the crown",they are making their own meaning to success

People do not realize how much of an important this song is. Especially when you are around people that simply do not care about changing the world for the better. I expected people to go all over heels for this song on social media, like i was researching a review or reaction and found nothing,which breaks my heart. It especially sucks because Hui was inspired by a black painter to make this song. Im not sure if other members are involved as well. This song matter to me so much. And i hope you all never give up when it comes to speaking your voice for justice in kpop and in general.

Fun fact: Hui (pentagon leader to be exact the man who slayed the high notes) created this masterpiece. He wrote and composed this song, genius indeed. He also made most of PENTAGON songs, title tracks like Like this, runaway, shine, naughty boy, humph, shalala, dr bebe, daisy, and do or not. Not to mention their b-sides, im telling you you wont regret stanning them. So go ahead and stan them now! All rounder group

This mv is just throwing bombs at the whole kpop industry.. They are being like yeah ignore us and all but we are self crowned.

Please guys, note that they didn't have a proper rest after rtk when they filmed the performance mv and it was already too hot out there and the setting was full of fire and dust. it must've been difficult for them to shoot the mv due to the circumstances. Pls let's appreciate it more and love it even if it's a performance mv and not full cinematic mv. Our boys still did amazing.

basquiat is more than just a song, basquiat is a masterpiece itself, me as a universe really proud for the fact that pentagon made this masterpiece

i seriously dont understand it, but they absolutely DESTROY any concept they do like they are so incredibly versatile. i feel like its been a while since ive seen a group that can perfectly pull off so many different kinds of concepts

I don't understand why is this group so underrated like seriously their talents are overflowing.

Seriously they should just give hui an award for the best singer and music composer, dancer, actor and everything else because boy does he have all the talent!

Every time I listen to this song, I just have this overwhelming pride because Pentagon did THIS. IMO, it's practically untouchable in Kpop and I doubt ever will be.

This song is criminally underrated.

This comment is just a reminder that "Shine" should've won an award.

guys let’s stop with the “why this only got ___ vws” 1. this is not a comeback 2. this is a performance video. usually nonfans aren’t really interested with performance video. 3. people already knew this is their final rtk song and already watched that mnet live video 4. people from other fandom who clicked this video out of curiosity is NOT as much as when it is a comeback music video. 5. lots of universe are actually strming but we’re still not as big as other fandom + we have to understand not everyone has time to fully focus on fangirling/fanboying and strming. yes this video DESERVES hundred thousand millions vws, but just like what i pointed above

Let's put crown on our King Hui this time.

Imagine competing for a main vocal position with someone like Hui on boys planet....

Why is nobody talking Hui's Strong vocals and High notes? My Ear Melts when hui sing

The title "Basquiat" was an American, dark-skinned artist whose symbol was a crown with three peaks (they have a symbol on arms). He was using his art to fight with racism and to support the black community. I think his character is closely related to the song

Hui's high note in the ending is ethrial *chefs kiss* 💋🤌

I hope the REAL A'tins understand that Basquiat is a song that stands against the exact claims the trolls have.

now can someone tell me why are still a lot of people sleeping on their talent? THEY'RE LITERALLY KINGS

Who else gets goosebumps every time Hui takes that high note?!?!

Tbh, i just knew ptg's shine n humph. now, bcs of hui on boys planet. I come to know a lot of ptg's songs. They are incredible. i hope they will gain more fame.

3.3M views!? Im no vocalist but bro anyone who's not a deaf should know that this song is a masterpiece! This performance must reach billions of views... People are sleeping on them :(

the "I make and put the crown myself" gave me chills. Pentagon, as a universe, i feel so sorry for people that cannot see how huge is your talent and efforts. I know in the right time they will hear your voices and recognize you all, so let's keep fighting together, Pentagon and universe!

Who needs a Kingdom when you can have the whole Universe?????!!!

I wasn't into Pentagon when I first heard this, and I think this might have been one of the first if not the first Pentagon songs I listened to. But I remember the thing that really stood out to me was Hui's voice and he quickly became one of my favorite voices in kpop.

Who's is still seeing this?? This is soo good

am i the only one who's satisfied with the fact that we got a performance video instead of a mv? i mean basquiat is MEANT to be performed, they produced it for a survival show where they were expected to show their performance skills so it makes sense to me? with one video only they got to prove that they're the whole package: they all got dancing skills, acting skills, and phenomenal stage presence/aura regardless of each member's position in the group. great job pentagon !!

When all the comments are about compliment the mv, the lyrics, their best acting, and not only about str3aming, vi3ws, rank and etc..thats actually the meaning of enjoying your fangirling soul

Here again Universe.

Hello A'TIN here again and again 🥰 sending. 💙

The fact that people are still sleeping on these talented boys... I can’t even imagine what it’s like for them to live such boring lives. Pentagon is always feeding us the best content. I love being fed well.

Someone recommended this on Facebook. She said you won't be disappointed and she's right.

hui's highnote 😫

Here again Universe -A'tin

Okay guys, let's do a minute's silence for those who gave deslike in the video because they don't know how to really appreciate a real TALENT

I can hear their message loud and clear. "It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you are not" - BASQUIAT

Their performance is on another level. Just wow..

BASQUIAT is a WAKE UP CALL in a form of song. I never imagined that a Kpop boy group could slap me with this song. It's like they're saying "what are you doing with your life? get up!" I OWE HALF OF MY LIFE TO YOU PENTAGON. you have no idea how you saved me. :(((

Pentagon: "I make and put on the crown myself" Universe: "and we will be the people of your kingdom"

This is a masterpiece. PENTAGON has no bad songs, it's literally impossible for them to create a bad song.

"I make and put on the crown myself" Good morning! - just another A'tin

This song is honestly insane in every way. Nobody does it like Pentagon!!

Pentagon : " I wanna hear your voices" Unis : "Yeah My Kings" Pentagon : "I make and put on the Crown My Self" Unis: " Yeah Of Course My Kings. I always be your Universe, your people.”

Sad reality when people don’t stan artist who has real talent! This is beyond being an idol. Call them artist! That’s what they deserve!

Never want to stay in kpop without PENTAGON

hui's vocals omg

"I make and put on the crown myself" BUT PLEASE HONGSEOK PUT A SHIRT FIRST.......

PENTAGON: the king of facial expressions and acting.

who else came back here right after the reaction video?

Hui’s high note ….no one can compare

Kino : Hyung, Mnet blurred your gun Hui : Okay, Let's Use FIRE

Okay, let's talk about the masterpiece Basquiat actually is. It's not only a great song with an incredibly hard choreography BUT ALSO the message it sends is deep and fascinating (this is just my personal interpretation of the video). For a while they were torn between making music gp likes and become popular or making the music they actually want to make, even if that meant having less recognition as a group. This pressure made them feel trapped like prisoners, and even though they tried to escape, they always went back to that feeling. This internal fight drained them and felt like they needed to "breath" (Kino's moment), and that's when everything starts to change and they start freeing themselves for good. The moment that shows they're totally free is when Kino says "lights on", instead of being tied up, he's the one holding the strings this time, the one in control, and he lets them go afterwards, he won't need them anymore. From that moment, they have more energy than ever because they've realized they don't need to comply, they "make and put on the crown themselves".

Have a nice day Universe.

Hui is being hui. His highnote is amazing. Let's keep forward hoe taekkie.

I saw a lot of people upset about the vi3ws so I'd like to point out: We're almost on the similar pace to the RtK finals Basquiat (and note that on the finals there were more audience interested on) Actually since it's a "performance video" is more difficult to reach people outside from the fandom since - kpop Stans doesn't saw a lot of it - for whose aren't Stans at first it will seem like "something they already saw" (and yesterday we had like 5, 6 comebacks/debuts so it may àffcted on Basquiat repercussion) Still, I know and I can understand that it's a frustrating situation but remember that Pentagon always made clear that they value our bond and support/love for them than numbers. They always told us to not blame ourselves, that they believe in universe and honestly? That's so beautiful. So please, I know it's upsetting but don't be super harsh on yourselves and DON'T blame other universes. I saw a lot of them tired after RtK and taking a time. Also, understand that not everyone is avaliabe 24 hours to str3am; mental health matter more than kpop, don't blame our fandom and make universe feel bad, just don't, we're better than this (Edit) GUYS, like I said, it's upsetting how they are still not appreciated enough BUT DON'T YOU LISTENED BASQUIAT? They are finally saying that "first place", the needed for others approve is not the most essential thing. They'll put the crown themselves, let's try to understand and keep their message. As long they have the universe giving support and love to them is okay. They are our kings, so, let's not focus too much on "ohh I'm sad for them they are underrated" and learn what they want to tell with Basquiat Please ignore the grammar mistakes; as a foreigner I use English according to my feelings lol

Pentagon: "I wanna hear your voice" Me: *screams* OKAY, AND CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW OVER THERE IN SOUTH KOREA?

everytime i come here i can't help but remember that hui cried when writing the bridge of the song,,, this song is too powerful and full of pure feelings and emotions. pentagon are such passionate artists

KPOP is KPOP, PENTAGON is PENTAGON.

I really don't know why people sleep so much in this group, I'm not from fandom but I know pentagon has been here since 2016 and deserves to be as big as other groups, I get so sad to see people ignoring such talented boys, I'm sure everyone who watched RTK realized how much these boys give their all in their performances. Pentagon has amazing vocals, wonderful rappers, the songs and performances are FANTASTIC!!! What makes me more shocked is that you can feel the emotion they convey during their presentations, it's quite a group. This group overflows with talent, pentagon deserves more recognition, DESERVES better promotions, deserves a huge fandom, deserves a hundreds of wins, and I'll help in what I can. ● Anyway, vote in pentagon on soribada

HUIS VOCALS ARE NO FCKN JOKE LIKE OMG DID Y'ALL HEAR THAT HIGH NOTE AT THE END??? ALSO HIS LOWER VOICE IS SO DAMN ATTRACTIVE I'M IN LOVE

Hi Everyone, Pentagon is going to have a Japan comeback this coming 30/8. Their Japan comeback mini album titled PADO will be released in just 12 days time from now! To YOU who feel that this amazing group absolutely deserves more recognition then please give your utmost love and support to their comeback album and activities! 🙏🏻💙

Jean Michel Basquiat is one of the most important artists in history He would be so proud to see this genius mv

I just feel so bad for those who don't know Pentagon... They are all talented, always think about Uni and make a stage that Uni will love it rather than performing for their own reputation. They always say "Thank you for your love" but I mean we are the ones who receive too much love

“Look at us, endlessly survive. The moment when something shining does not shine.” - Hui

How come this banger is so underrated

hui you are INSANE

Let's remind ourselves that they did all this LIVE.

no one: another no one: wooseok: breathed heavily

PETITION FOR PENTAGON OT9 BASQUIAT STUDIO VERSION ~~

hello po A'tin here!

I'm not a universe but damn ..this doesn't look like a performance video. This looks like a freaking movie trailer. This guy's are so talented and so underrated, they definitely deserve better.

Am I the only one who's heartbroken bcz pentagon's songs are not getting as much recognition as shine did. I feel like their popularity is just decreasing. I listen to pentagon yet I got to know about the song after 2 months of its release. This just breaks my heart. These boys are so so so talented and perfect. They deserve a lot more than this.

I'm once again wondering why this isn't one of the most popular hard concept kpop songs?? It's a masterpiece, truly one of my all time favorites

Here again while streaming Outsider. This is one of my fav along with Carberus, Do or not, Daisy & Genius 💙

This is definitely one of those things where even if you don't stan the group you just have to admit it's absolutely fucking amazing

This isn't a song, it's literally an ANTHEM

A friendly reminder to stan pentagon

see, when u stan pentagon, u aren't just stanning a bunch of idols. you're literally stanning a bunch of actors too. every single one of them can act (and not just the basic kind), and it's just so impressive and convincing and amazing????? like, DAMN-

I still don’t get how they aren’t in any K-Dramas because dang ACTORS OF THE YEAR

Now we finally got to see how amazing Pentagon’s performance is... coz Camera works are better here than M.

I love every part of this song. But the best i think is Hui's high note part Believe or not, i sing it everyday And my mom just speechless LOL

❤Basquiat❤Hui❤PENTAGON❤

Universe: " THAT'S A MASTERPIECE! THEY ARE AMAZING! " Yanan: " Made in China~ "

I truly hope they KNOW they don't need anyone's validation to know they are incredible artists. We hear your voices, Pentagon. We're with you. Always. Spring Snow will fall for us again, just hang in there...

What??? WHY???!! What is this AMAZING song and WHY IS THIS SO GOOODDDDD???

Rtk didn't deserve her. She deserved real promotions!

WHY IS PENTAGON SO UNDER RATED SOMEONE PLEASE GIVE THEM THE THRONE THEY RIGHTFULLY DESERVE

Guys remember how hard they make these, after rtk they didn't even get rest. We have to work more harder than ptg did. Lets make 1M in 24 hours. I know universe can do it!

For translation of the song and live performance, search "Basquait Road to Kingdom" That hits harder than the hardest, I swear.

to be honest this song definitely deserves 100m views

no joke, this isn't just a song, IT'S LITERALLY A MASTERPIECE

If anyone comes on here and say that they're not a fan, but like this song? I think it's time to stop holding back and become a fan. You don't have to quit other fandoms, but please refrain from saying you're not a fan but you like their songs. Just become one. Periodt. Get out of the coccoon and become a butterfly! Grow out of your seed and become a flower!

You know that feeling you get when you're on a rollercoaster? That's what listening to Basquiat feels like to me.

Never imagine i can rooting for any Kpop Boy Band and here i am now become an Universe. First hear about "Pentagon" After watching Shadow Beauty and got hooked with Hongseok. Hongseok is my bias, but after watching all of their MV now i become an Universe. They are amazing, cute and talented..