GUYS I THOUGHT TODAY WAS THE 9TH ALL DAY LOL HELLO?!

Nah man not just you, seungmin always hits me in the feelings with how sentimental he is. It’s really clear how much he loves this team.

The names on the bibs are to help the cameramen learn where each member is for when shooting the video, whether it be at an event like the VMAs, which they sucked at, or for official fan cams. So they know at this part of the song which is Hyunjins part, he is here doing this, pan to Felix over there doing that for his part etc. Cameramen have to practice too, it doesn't just magically come together😊 Chan leaked Butterflies 2 years ago. In a vlog 3 Racha went to USA to write songs. In 3 days they wrote 10 songs. Some that get released and others they hold aside and work on later until the perfect opportunity arises. Also remember, all 8 of the members write songs!!!! Bang Chans laptop isn't known as THE HOLY GRAIL for nothing, lol.

if you love the type of conversation when they talk about each other you definitely need to do one kids room and two kids ( two kids room is more new) room, is the best i think you'll love it

32:40 If you love catchy songs with a hidden message you will *love* Silent Cry. Han wrote “Secret Secret,” which is a song about struggling mentally but not wanting to be a burden on others. Silent Cry was written as a response to Secret Secret, basically telling Han (or the listener) it’s okay to open up and talk about what they’re going through.

Just to let you know, Hyunjin is embassador for Versace not Felix, Felix is for Louis Vuitton! 💜

The album drops in a matter of hours and I impressed that the both of us haven't exploded in anticipation! The way you react, the involuntary screaming... same.

at 10:11 Those are their names in hangul (korean alphabet). Them wearing those vest thingies makes it easier for everyone involved to indentify them quickly. Makes the practices and rehearsals way easier

10:03 Chan said in an episode of Chan's room that there is no "background dancers". Only "dancers".

Seungmin could just stand there singing the alphabet and it would go straight to the soul. Awesome singer!

I cried at seungmin voice too like what😭🙂

51:30 "Our right now should always be enough." What a beautiful quote, one I would love to live one day ❤ 52:41 I'm a Han bias but when I saw what Seungmin was saying in those few minutes, he really became my second bias so quickly because I relate to everything he said. Him saying his happiest moment is singing reminds me of how as a child I used to dance, since stopped for many reasons and man do I miss it now. However, I think the most joy I feel at the moment is being able to look at my past self and realise how better of a person I am now - the reflection recipe guys, makes ya world 100x more enjoyable. Also I just want to mention you're probably the most relatable reactor I've seen and even though this was posted a month ago, I sat and watched through this hour long vid because you're just so sincere and loveable it's inspiring really🥰 Thank you for making my day 💜!

You are not the only one who got emotional. I cried, I am so proud of them and h I am so happy that I get to live in an era where Stray Kids exist as idols I can support, love and get inspired with. The involvement they have with all their albums just shows how passionate they are on their craft. They are always on top of their writing, producing, conceptualizing and even on choreos and stage performances. They make sure that they are involve in every step of the way which is one of the reasons why I love these boys. Also I agree when you mentioned that they each others biggest cheer leader because yes they are, they always let each other shine and are so supportive of each other, there is not a single bone of competition between them they always hype each other up which is why they work so well together. I am happy I gets to listen to their music and I am so excited for the album!!!! This is just my 2nd cb and I feel like it will surpass all my expectations just from hearing all the snippets of their songs. I can’t wait for tomorrow.

If you like seeing the members praise each other you should definitely check out their album intro for Maxident. That shit made me sob because they talk about their love for each other A LOT in that intro

10:08 Hello, those papers/signage posted in their shirts are nametags, it's basically meant for camera men/ stage directors to familiarize their positions in songs and a cue for them to know who's singing and who should be highlighted in the video. Hope that helps😊

This is not the first song (Cover me) that Hyunjin wrote for the group. So this is definitely not his first time directing. He is also responsible for how the dances look in mvs, he is the first to check, participates in editing (as was said here), and comes up with ideas for their performances. No wonder 3racha and Hyunjin live in the same dorm)

I LOVE your reactions to their recordings and music stuff. As a tone-deaf nonmusical person, it's so fun to hear technical difficulties and such. You're such a fun reactor and make me laugh with your comments and excitement. Please keep reacting to Stray Kids content, old, new, revisiting things you may have seen but not recorded. It's such a vibe and I'm seeing new things I missed every time. :D

Stays always joke about stealing chan laptop cuz all the song in it😂

Oh!! Now I'm even more excited about this comeback, it's really so nice to see everything that happened behind the scenes and thus be able to enjoy the entire album even more 😭💞

I didn't think you'd react to this because it's so long! The intro videos are a fav piece of content because it shows their creative process - I love that they’re involved in everything. By the way, I've been really loving your reactions - your energy and excitement is so infectious and funny, and I really love your opinions and thoughts. It all makes me even more excited for the comeback!

OH WHERE IS MY HAIRBRUSH!! I love that😂 Love the Veggie Tales reference that was so randomly thrown in there🤣

I'm super excited for all of the tracks but my excitement for Cover me is just different ever since I heard Seungmin's part from skzflix and Han's (I think it was him) from the mashup. Like everytime I hear those parts, I cry. Same here, I was very emotional watching this whole album intro and Seungmin made me cry.

Cover Me is going to RUIN me in the best way possible. I already know it will be my favorite track just from Hyunjin explaining what the song is about and that one Seungmin note. Don't worry I cried listening to this too :) You mentioned your love of ballads, I was wondering if you have listened to "Phobia" or "Voices" yet, if not I highly recommend them, I blast them in my car to sing to. Also Binnie writing "sad songs" is my kryptonite, the man has such big emotions and I love that he uses that when writing songs, that he doesn't shy away from those emotions! The silent scream at the end has been me all day everyday for the last week lol I feel you!

With stray kids... they just make music and publish it 2 to 3 years later ijbol

I believe the first directing that Hyunjin did was probably Lovestay? You can see him the studio directing there in the video. :)

You’ve become one of my favorite reactors to them! I’m also a baby stay that hyper fixated on them 😂 it’s so nice seeing someone dive into the lore and wanting to understand it while also being able to appreciate what they can do musically. I love your energy and vibe!

Fun reaction homie! -The numbers and/or names they are wearing during rehearsals are for marking purposes for stage lighting, camera, and other logistical needs. -Hyunjin directing- It may not be the first time he did so, but this is the first time we are seeing him like this behind the scenes. I feel like prime Emo Laurel would have just let the tears flow, F the makeup lmao. Can't wait for the album and MV drop! We are so close!

16:30 The use of the Chinese character for Rock is actually Hanja, which are chinese characters used in Korean writing! Hanja was more widespread and used a few centuries ago before Korean society transitioned to using the Hangul that's used primarily now - I believe Hanja is now used more for things like titles (songs like this or even the symbol on the shin ramyun packs lol) or very specific situations! Most koreans will write down their names in Hangul ofc but parents name their kids with Hanja characters in mind (so two names can mean two different things!), like how Lee Know's told us that he's 旻 (min) for sky and 浩 (hao/ho) for vast/great. Sorry this is one of the things /I/ nerd out about sdkfsdf

For the jersey they wear with their name on it during balances and stuff, it's for the on-site techs to know who is who, because as an on-site tech, you see a lot of people on stage and you don't always know them, so with a solo artist or a band it's easy because you can spot them easily for a group like their, they need something more easily recognisable than "the one with the black hoodie" or "the one with the beanie"! Hope it helps 😁 (And the jerseys you saw with numbers on it were maybe the one used for the "Social Path" song tho 👀)

in the puppy interview they did (2 years ago), they mention that 3racha has more than 1000 unreleased songs. they probably have a lot more now , so .... i expect a LOT of albums. i just hope i have the money to buy them all. the nerdy facts about singing are very much appreciated as someone with no music education

When they have the name it’s when they practice for a concert Thank you for reacting to the prologue i like when you share your singing knowledge its really my favorite part of Skz comeback i love when they talk about music

You get a hint of Felix's powers at the end of the No Easy Thunderous trailer.

I love your reactions so much! I'm also a baby stay and this will be my first comeback and it will be a pleasure to experience it with you and your videos! Can't wait!

i’ve really been enjoying your videos Laurel and i would love for you to react to some of skz older title tracks as well as their b-sides! also, if you want to react to some of their more singing heavy songs/ballads i recommend: there, your eyes, secret secret, gone away, slump, waiting for us, ex, and winter falls. I also recommend the song phobia, it’s not a ballad but their singing techniques are really good, especially Lino’s falsettos! edit: i highly recommend gone away since you seem to really love seungmin’s voice :)

The numbers on their chests are their names in Korean 😭 so when they record the practise they know who is who in the video easier

i’m commenting before i finish the video so if you realize this and i’m just too early i apologize 😅but you seemed interested so i wanted to answer! but 3:20 felix is the ambassador for louis vuitton, that’s the brand of his jacket! hyunjin is the versace ambassador ☺️

I have myself convinced that Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool will be the "special connection" guest in the Megaverse video.

I'll preface this by apologizing for rambling. It's going to be a long note . But I'm just so !@#$%^* excited! I was also thinking Ryan Reynolds. Their songpile is deep. It is one of those things that, once you know, you can go back and see all sorts of leaks and teasers of lyrics and choreography. Keep an eye out for any time there is footage of Lee Minho teaching choreography. There is one where it's I.N, Felix, and Lino. I.N is absolutely exhausted, Lino is patient and unstoppable. I'm not someone whom I would consider into ballads, but every single song from Stray Kids is an absolute banger, and I love every one. Most bands, there's a couple of songs that you think, meh. Not with Stray Kids. There are just songs that I love and songs that I love more. You may already know, but Seungmin had been watching Hyunjin dance to Billie Eilish, and that's where he got the emotion from for Cover Me. (based on how alone Hyunjin feels when experiencing the crash after performing at a concert) I might not be the best judge, but I don't think you need to be neurodivergent to tear up to that kind of impassioned vocalization. Wow, gets you every time, doesn't it? When you say you miss singing, I'm dying inside. I was never a great singer, but I was good enough for karaoke. My voice is so damaged now that I only sing when no one can hear me. Even then, there's stuff I can't sing. This was great with minimal edits. I love seeing people excited about the same things that I'm excited about. I love the in studio footage, too. It's also so gratifying to be a fan of a band that's so prolific as Stray Kids. They're so full of passion, energy, ideas, intelligence, and talent that they are able to feed the constant desire for new songs and music that you get as a fan of a band that is so good. I'm glad to be with you on this journey.

Felix Is the embassador for Louis Vuitton, that's why you can see the LV in the jacket

Album songs matched to each member- MEGAVERSE: Felix LALALALA: LeeKnow BLIND SPOT: I.N COMFLEX: Seungmin Cover Me: Hyunjin Leave: Changbin SOCIAL PATH: Bang Chan ROCK ver. LALALALA: Han Agree? Disagree? Why?

omg another baby stay in austin? i don’t know anyone else here who likes them 😭

Did you just sing Larry the Cucumber’s “Oh Where is my hairbrush?” 😂 Here’s another for you- ‘We are the pirates who don’t do anything’ 😅

I rarely comment on KZfaq videos so hopefully i'm doing it right... I just wanted to say I love watching your videos as a fellow baby STAY (Maxident era). The 5 STAR comeback was my first and it was like Christmas. I'm so excited to keep watching your videos during this CB! The Intro videos are one of my favorites to watch with my husband because he's a singer in a metal band so I ask him all the recording/singing questions! It really is fascinating because it just shows how talented the guys really are and how they could probably do this all themselves if they wanted to. It's wild how talented and hard working they are. Truly inspiring. If you have or get a Patreon, i'd subscribe! Love your videos so thank you for making them!

12:21 maybe ryan reynolds (deadpool), cause marvel in the multiverse saga right now

56:18 - "I am increasingly finding myself gleeful and ecstatic at the artistic expression therein."

At 35:55, it is definitely Prince's Paisley Park sound studio in Minnesota!!

Afte the comeback they should like deconstruct how "RockStar was made" u know those videos u see with producers and they like tell whats behind the track

I think you would seriously love the interview that ateez did recently. I don’t remember the name, but they dress the interviewer up in their fashion taste. You can probably just find it if you search something like that. But I think you would seriously love it. You are such a fashion icon, and ateez is too. Plus they are like the sweetest guys ever. Also I just wanted to say how much your videos have helped me in my life. I’m kinda in a slump right now and your videos always bring me up because you are so relatable and unapologetically yourself ❤❤

10:08 hiiii i think they wear name tags for the cameramen to pan to the specific member at a specific part of the song so that it’s smooth!!! 💗

So exciteddddd!!! You'll probably see them live but it'll kinda cost you if you want good seats and aren't..like..hacking or however else these people get in so quick. I was able to secure floor seats like row 13 for me and my brother but it cost me like $800. The streets be saying they're going on tour again in 2024 and ...I will again pay an obscene amount to get as close as possible because it was sooooooo worth every dollar.

I don't know if you already reacted to them but if you like to watch recording scenes then you should definitely watch the stray kids 5-star Recording scene videos on their official youtube chanel✨ There are 3 parts: Part 1 shows the recording scenes of ITEM, TOPLINE and YOUTIFUL. Part 2 shows the dance practices of S-CLASS. Part 3 shows the recording scenes of S-CLASS

I think the 'someone he likes' could be Sana too, since theyre close AND bangchan was in TWICE's debut video too. Idk if he would say 'someone that i like' to describe her tho, i wouldve thought he would say something along the lines of 'someone im close too'.

0:15 just a heads up it won't be in 24 hrs, it's releasing at 12 am ET so tomorrow night (11pm in TX? 10pm? idk i'm in Cali so it's usually a 9pm release)

Laurel pls watch the maxident intro! I beg! 😭😭😭

This isn’t the first time SKZ have included Chinese characters. Go LIVE & In LIFE have them. They have a large Chinese STAY following too.

9:58 Im pretty sure thats during regersals and its to differentiate and monitor better.

It won't let me timestamp...but when you got your hairbrush, was tgat a Veggie Tales reference?? I LOVED those songs and listened to that CD all of the time 😅

12:00 Im speculating it might be Ryan Reynolds but thats very out there. Megaverse would fit though.

off-topic, but girl! You're makeup looks so good! Can I ask what highlighter you use? ;)

(I believe) im neurotipical, and I cry with music, movies (little bits and lines in movies, small parts and harmonies in songs), so I think everyone is pretty much capable to emotionally connect with stuff 🥰