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Seventeen. TXT Reveal Their Dream Collab, Fave K-Pop Group, Love Song and More | 17 Questions | Seventeen. Seventeen. KZhead, Sept 20, 2021, • TXT Reveal Their Dream... .
The TXT boys definitely have a unique dynamic! Click here for my uncut/extended reaction (27 minutes): www.patreon.com/maxbeaumont
You can say both. Most fans I think just go with TXT because it's quicker to say. I usually go with TXT at least :)
Great video! Please consider reacting to Jessi's showterview episode with TXT, she's super super fun and outgoing and makes any person on her show feel comfortable, i think you would get a very good guage of their personalities from that
If you're interested in looking at a group without an established leader, one group to look at is Oneus. I think their dynamic, like TXT's, is really interesting.
Can you also do "17 questions with Seventeen ( W Magazine) ⚡SEVENTEEN is a KPOP GROUP having 13 MEMBERS ⚡ •• oldest born in 1995 •• youngest born in 1999 S. COUPS is Seventeen's leader as a whole + Hip Hop Unit Leader They're divided into three units internally to use their abilities to the max and to bring out the best for their group. They debuted in 2015 and some of them have been together for 8-9 years. • vocal unit Leader - Woozi • hip hop unit LEADER - S. Coups • performance unit Leader - Hoshi
Please do NCT dream too... They're of the same age with Txt and have interesting group dynamics as well. I hope you can make a communication analysis of the group too.
When Max said Beomgyu was intense lol you don't even know, man
THISSS JAJAJA we love him
Haha for real huh...
Here he just showed a 10% of his energy
this is just a 10 or 20 % or his energy
“Press the heart button, you know what I’m saying” he says while staring into your soul
Taehyun has this calm, trustworthy, reliable energy that just makes you feel safe. I really like him :)
I feel that!
I agree
Yup that’s exactly why he’s my fav
Interesting that you picked up that Soobin was a good listener. That’s one of the big reasons the other members nominated him to be leader. He quietly and thoughtfully listens to the others, is extremely considerate, and a careful communicator. Someone who would listen was more important to these young guys, some who were teens when the debuted, than someone who is overwhelming with charm and charisma.
ohhhh so thats why??? cause during their debut i always thought Yeonjun or tae would be the leader i was surprised they picked Soobin
@@tiffanykim2773 iirc only Taehyun didn't want to try, and yeah Soobin was chosen by all the members (exept Soobin himself lol)
@@thugbin1562 taehyun said he wld be too strict as a leader i think
I remember Soobin mentioning the members took turns being leader during predebut, so they could determine the best person fit for the job. And yeah, everyone picked him for leader!
Quick and basic info about TXT Yeonjun: Born 1999, the oldest often described as the flirt of the group. Places first in every monthly evaluation and was therefor nicknamed Big Hit Legendary Trainee (BLT) when he was a trainee and is now nicknamed 4th generation IT boy. Beomgyu described his as the dad of the group. Soobin: Born 2000, the leader often described as the shyest but is also the member that the the other members feels the most comfort in. Can be pretty clumsy at times (which seems to be a thing for Big Hit leaders ;)) but is just a genuine guy. Beomgyu described him as the mom of the group. Beomgyu: Born 2001, the middle child often described as the jokester or the life of the party. He loves to be sarcastic and throw jokes around. Him and Yeonjun is often nicknamed the Tom and Jerry of the group since they both annoy each other but is also partners in crime. The walking meme himself described himself as the little brother of the group. Taehyun: Born 2002, the second youngest often described as the smartest and most mature member. He has often been described as cold by people who don't know him but he is actually really sweet and clingy. I just think he shows affection in a different way. He's also an awesome magician in my opinion. Beomgyu described him as the older brother in the group. Hueningkai: Born 2002, the youngest in the group, often described as the pure soft cutie but most fans know he's just a pure, soft, chaotic cutie. He is the only Idol under Big Hit Music that isn't fully Korean and comes from a family filled with musical talent so he can also play multiple instruments. Beomgyu described him as the dog of the group.
Thx for the breakdown :)
LOL BEOMGYU JAIL WHY WOULD HE CALL KAI THE DOG OMG😭
@@xamiraxx9181 HE DID HIM SO DIRTY I CANT😭
@@xamiraxx9181 LIKE A FLUFFY ADORABLE GOLDEN RETRIEVER I ASSUME LMAOO😭
Max: "wow taehyun is really good at holding eye contact!" Taehyun who literally never blinks: 👁👄👁
pls pls consider reacting to jessi showterview with txt!! it is great to get to see all the members in a more natural setting. in this interview they are a little more stiff and professional. in jessie showterview they are way more relaxed and their personalities shine a lot more! it's hilarious!
That interview was so funny 😭
I second that!!!
Thanks! Will def consider it
yessssss that interview was sooo funny and great to watch - highly recommend and back that
I love that video lol
1:31 Eyyyy Beomgyu, Suga and V are from Daegu 😄
I was thinking the same thing when he mentioned it 😅
Love it
Fun fact : Soobin is the ONLY introvert in that group.😂 And Taehyun is very mature and serious a lot of times, but he also has a very dry savage sense of humour (much like Suga) and a playful childish side to him as well.
as someone who doesn't rlly know them that much and have only seen a couple of videos, I've always thought that Soobin and Kai are introverts so it's surprising to me that Kai is an extrovert. also, a group with all extroverts except for one sounds kinda exhausting to me lol (not in a bad way) 😂
@@AlexaHsu-oj5vk Oh yeah, Soobin pays for that sometimes but he handles it really well😂 And Hueningkai is a bit hard to read sometimes. He can be quiet one second and incredibly loud the next. Can't say i know him 100% but my theory is that he's usually more subdued in situations or around people he's not as comfortable with??? Idk but that's what i think. But when he gets comfortable....he's a MENACE😂
@@marycatherine5424 lmao when u said he can be menace😂
@@AlexaHsu-oj5vk Kai actually said recently that he redid the MBTI test & his new results said he is an introvert! (ISTP in his second test)
@@Emily-ej4xf interesting🤔 thx for letting me know
soobin the leader introvert surrounded by 4 chaotic extroverts lmao such an interesting dynamic
Taehyun, I feel like, is often misunderstood. Although all txt members are very honest and open, taehyun has to be the most blunt kpop idol I’ve seen. He never takes anyone’s bs and always stands up for himself and his members. He also has a dry sense of humour. For that he gets labeled as cold by fans and non fans alike. He’s also very confident in his skills and knows his strengths and weaknesses very well. His confidence is taken as arrogance and his honest words are misinterpreted because kpop stans expect idols to oblige to all their wishes and never speak up lol. It’s really frustrating when he isn’t anything of that sort. Soobin chose taehyun as the most loyal member because he is the member who loves all his members the most. Taehyun reads all the fan letters and thanks every single one of them by name in his weverse post and he comes late at night almost every day to communicate with fans. He’s also very clingy and has this naturally cute charm even though he hates acting cute which makes him all the more endearing and just so much more than this stereotype that everyone tries to limit him to. He deserves a lot more love and kindness.
Soobin (top left) is the leader and Yeonjun (top right) is the eldest whole Hyuka/Kai (bottom right) is the youngest ^^ The members also often say that Taehyun is very mature but Soobin is a huge comfort for them and they can easily talk with him about troubles. So even if he might not have a big leader role on the outside, he is for the members.
whaa i love how you worded this, especially the last sentence.
Taehyun has said many times that when it's time Soobin goes into leader mode.
Beomgyu is definitely something!😂😂 He is super hysterical and teases the members a lot Kai is the youngest of the group and has a very sweet soul Soobin I feel like is a natural born leader...he is very caring towards the members and listens to them well Taehyun is the second youngest and I would say he is pretty mature (but put him with Beomgyu and you have created a monster lol) Yeonjun is the oldest but he isn't afraid to act silly and tease his younger members 😂
Their interview with Jessi on her show showterview is definitely a must watch for people who want to get to know their personalities better, besides, it's funny as hell! The host of the show Jessi is also a huge wild card so in case you get requests to analyze her in the futures this video is a great introduction into her craziness
Yeonjun is described as extrovert by a lot of Moas but he is actually quite shy when it comes to meeting new people. Soobin and Taehyun themselves confirmed that he is really shy when he is not around the members. Soobin also said that Yeonjun is the closest to his personality. Overall I would say that the txt members are more introverted extroverts than extroverts.
Txt has one of the most genuine bonds truly, also bighit leaders, RM and Soobin, both have exceptional listening skill which is very important for that role
I dont know TXT very well but its my understanding that Soobin was appointed leader, he is quiet and reserved from what I know but the others respect him and follow him so he was nominated leader. From what i beleive RM said a leader, leads from behind and pushes the other members forward, which if thats the case soobin is doing a great job with TXT. They have individual skills and are extremely well talented in them.
Soobin who is wearing the USA shirt is the leader of the group
I really like TXT, unlike most groups TXT's leader is quite special, he is soft, introverted, and is able to help the members emotionally. Soobin might not initiate stuff a lot but that's where the other four noisy extroverted members pitch in. Every member has different leadership skills in TXT and they complement each other very well!
If it helps, Taehyun is the only one with a T (Thinking) on his MBTI. The rest are F's (Feeling). Soobin (the leader) has also mentioned how Taehyun is their most loyal member.
when did soobin say this? can you give me the link?
Fun fact: Beomgyu is from Daegu!
5:02 I found it really cool that Beomgyu invited Yeonjun to speak. Maybe it’s because it’s something I rarely see in seminars or tutorials these days, when everyone is fighting for class participation credit. I really appreciate that! Thanks for posting these videos, I’ve always wanted to analyse how celebrities and idols interact with one another and see what we can learn from them! Great that you have the street cred too!
In a variety show, members had to choose which member would be the smartest to think fast if they ever got lost in an island and they choose taehyun, then the hosts of the show wondered how he can have a mature mindset and attitude to which taehyun replied saying he just watches a lot of National geographic 😂😂😂❤️💕
I'm so happy you caught onto the fact that soobin is really attentive to what's happening around him. He was actually an MC and interviewed many kpop idols. He's also the leader of the group.
Never clicked on a video so fast hahaha I love TXT hope you react to more videos of them, I recommend their Buzzfeed video and their interview with Jessi called Showterview
Haha nice. I'll post another one very soon.
Yeah beomgyu is a confident guy.Not just him all of them are confident especially whe it comes to being the most handsome 🥰
Soobin is TXT’s leader and you can call them TXT
TXT are known to be comforting artists, this is partly because of how confident they communicate themselves and show their minds
the wit of korean comments on youtube and instagram actually blow my mind. it's part of the irl culture to be polite and humble but korean internet culture is a whole different beast.
We usually say Tomorrow by Together because the name is important to the members but in comments it's just TxT because it's short. You'll have fun checking them out, especially when you know them better! They have real sibling energy xD
I just say TXT, just like a lot of other MOAs. In Korean, K-MOAs tend to say ToByTo (too-bye-too).
Beomgyu is so funny, I hope you see more of them. He's one emotional, yet funny guy. The ENFP personality type is so cool to me!
Isn't Beomgyu ENFJ?
Oh god he is not an ENFP 💀. He has clear Ni and Fe. INFJ or ENFJ most likely. But ENFP is the last thing he is.
@@hatterene39347 really? I'm an INFJ myself, and I can't see that. Possibly ENFJ because I see him as someone extroverted but idk about the J. ENFP is not always extroverted and sometimes very quiet and inquisitive. I know a lot of ENFP people and they tend to resemble him. But of course I could be wrong. ENFJ's seem to be perfectionists to me sometimes(not in a bad way of course), and very outwardly focused. That p aspect of him in ENFP is seeking freedom in life and doesn't seem to focused on details and plans. He seems to go wherever his emotions take him :)
@@lana1628 I see ENFP more than ENFJ, mostly based on the P and J difference, but I could be wrong of course!
I really like this, is actually very accurate, just maybe we didn't catch Taehyun's humor here, sometimes he has a poker face even when he jokes or is sarcastic and it's hilarious.
i would describe beomgyu as the bad boy of the group too, he seems to not really care abt what people say abt him, he always does what he wants to do, he just wants to have fun and enjoy life and i feel like he is also really intense and energetic in everything he does
i don't think bad boy is necessarily the right words to describe it or how i personally would at least, but i definitely agree, beomgyu's just beomgyu LMAO definitely a character
@@mellowedeye he is like a bad boy to me cause he literally doesn't give a fuck lmao he is just himself all the time also he is a savage and i love that
TXT members Soobin : introvert leader ( the Saint type too much innocent?? I think so ) Yeonjun : the fake youngest ( his facial expressions are everything)😂 Beomgyu : the mood maker ( the pure extrovert full of self love and meme ) Taehyun : one of the youngest but is the most mature one and smart as hell Hueningkai : the laugh button ( his laugh is everything )
Soobin is the only introverted in group , so it's certain that he's a good listener, like you said :)
its gen z humour lmao the sarcastic humour
When you said Soobin is a good listener, it's actually very true, he's also very observant. Like he always share new things he can observe about his members that we fans really don't know. That's why he's so lovable.
Yay! I’m happy to see a txt reaction. Soobin’s actually the leader in txt and I feel his approach and type of leadership is unique compared to a lot of k-pop groups and I would be interested to see you discover that more. It’s also interesting that he happens to be the only introvert in the group too. If you want more txt videos I recommend: - Post it or ghost it (Seventeen) - it’s an American interview again but I feel like they’re more playful with each other and engaged in this one - Showterview (Mobidic) - this is a super fun interview and I think their personalities really shine as they get more comfortable with Jessi (the host) - Who’s who (Buzzfeed) - I thought this might be good to see what they think of each other's personalities etc. - IDDP (1theK) - In this video they search themselves up online and react to their profiles so that could also be a good insight into them
Obsessed with how unique TXT’s dynamic is as a whole and among different members. They work so well it’s so interesting to me.
TXT is the chaotic middle child of my HYBE Labels bias groups which consists of BTS, TXT and ENHYPEN. Honestly speaking, as an introvert myself i sometimes find it hard to concentrate to watch their contents cuz of the amount of engery they gave off. But they really are fun to be around. They're savage and sassy but also humble and kind.
soobin is the leader :)
Lmaoo soobin is the only introvert in a group full of extroverts
"He seems very confident" isnt that All of txt lol but honestly, you figured it out pretty well, beomgyu being the confident and mischievious King He is, soobin listening well (and being an amazing leader, but understandeble that you didnt really guess that, Hes very sweet for a leader 🤭💖), huiningkai as the sweet Angel, taehyun being his mature and funny self, and yeonjun being the wild card who isnt overly engaging if He doesnt feel like it, He is just very honest and sweet and funny as hell😸✨ i hope you will watch their Interview with jessi, it was hilarious and you could get to know them so well because they felt very comforteble with her
Their dynamic is so different than other groups I’ve seen and I’ve really been looking forward to your reaction and analysis of them. Soobin is actually the leader but it’s interesting to me because he’s more introverted compared to the other members. It works for them but it is a very different approach to group dynamics. Hope to see more TXT! Thank you so much!
omg i’ve never clicked so fast on a notification!!! i love txt so much and thank you for reacting to them
when you make the one introvert the leader in a group of extroverts, you get TXT's dynamic lol. Soobin (the one on the top left) is the leader, but he's super shy and quiet (though he's been getting much better due to his {unfortunately now-ended} "side-job" of being the MC at music bank). also, you got their humor pretty on point. Beomgyu's very witty, Yeonjun's extremely random, Kai kinda jumps between the two, Taehyun is funny without trying because he's brutally honest and super savage. Soobin has his moments when he's just done with the others. I'd recommend their "Showterview" with Jessi, because it really shows their sides much more- Jessi is really good at opening up people and getting them more comfortable in order to create the most fun environment for an interview, and the fact that she and Soobin are already friendly means that Soobin is more comfortable and less shy and more likely to take the leader position (which he does). It also shows their dynamic a bit better, so if you find the time and are interested, please take a look- it's a funny interview and I promise that despite its length, you won't regret it! Thank you for reacting to TXT! You have MOA's support!
Max + TXT? I'm not a fan but I can't say no to this! Requesting a Jessi video and more BTS of course ;)
SOOBIN is the only introvert among the extroverts. He is the kind of leader who would always provide support to the group from the back rather than leading from the front. Like u said he is "lovable". People who r new to txt wouldn't understand why soobin is the leader but it all makes sense when u get to know them more. Hybe ( BTS, txt , enhypen r under this company) has this tradition to not make the oldest of the group as the leader unlike what most other companies do. Cause age matters a lot in korea so if the oldest member is the leader the younger members sometimes might not feel comfortable to open up to him. Thus hybe always does a personality test and analyses the members before deciding a leader
Their personalities really shine through and they’re always very honest about who they are. They don’t ever compromise who they are or put up fronts for interviews or even their fans and I really respect that about them. Because they are so true to who they are I think you hit the nail on the head about a lot of their personalities and communication style. Taehyun is really mature and down to earth and Beomgyu is easily the most willing to joke around and they’re all very very humble. I haven’t finished the video but I just wanted to put my thoughts out there before I forgot by the end lol thank you for taking the time to check them out!
Oh man I'm so happy when I see you react to them. They are very unique and I always feel like their dynamics are very different compared to other groups. They are very confident in their abilities (and looks) but at the same time they are so humble. After following them I realize that they shine the most when they are just being themself. No amount of scripts can exceed their natural dynamics with e/o. Just natural artists and entertainers.
istg Soobin is one of the loudest introvert
Trueeee
Wow, you got to know how they are just by watching this. Like it's exact words you used for each member
You’re so right, Taehyun is definitely the smart kid of the group.
Hehe beomgyu was born and raised in daegu !
i loved how you could guess really well their group dynamic through watching just this video and see the way they interacted. super cool
It was interesting to hear your thoughts on TxT! I would also love to hear your take on another group's, ATEEZ', dynamic as their chemistry is really something beautiful to see. For example their "ATEEZ chaotic interview" with DKDKTV is a pretty good example of this group.
YASS THANK YOU FOR THAT RECOMMENDATION I REALLY WANNA SEE ATEEZ
Yes for some Ateez!!
Hope you can react to more TXT videos to dive even deeper into their personalities. All of them are interesting and lovable. Hope you can watch where Yeonjun talks more because he is really something else and has that charisma. Love watching your videos, just calm and enjoying the moment -- not over the top to gain views. It's just pure. So, thank you. :)
AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH thank you so much for reacting to them. they're my favorite group
It's so funny cuz their dynamic is just 4 extroverts and their introverted leader. Also Taehyun and Beomgyu are recognized as opposites. They sometimes have a hard time understanding eachother because of it but it makes for a good dynamic
Their Love-Hate relationship is relatable, like true siblings. Their dynamic duo is actually my favourite, Chaotic!
fun fact, beomgyu is from daegu! so is suga and v from bts!
Tomorrow X Together are also known for their overflowing confident. I loved the analysis thank you❤️ OH I SUGGEST WATCHING THEIR "JESSI SHOWTERVIEW" I think it shows their personality, but I think the video is long.
super on point with beomgyu! he talks-back like there's no tomorrow and we love it :)
OHHH A TXT REACTION!!😄
Why is this so on point 😭 especially Taehyun's. I mean he's really the smartest among all of them and he's really mature.
This is the second time I’m saying this but I honestly really love your videos, I never skip through out the video which is really rare lately. It’s because I really enjoy what you have to say and I think your so good at your job getting to know and explaining these people so accurately.
Thank you kindly
So if Soobin doesn't say he is the leader, you won't know he is.😁
Oh sh- the descriptions are spot on! 😳🤣 Thank you so so much for reacting to them 🙏🏼 I didn't know your channel but it's really interesting and enjoyable to get this kind of detailed description about the group I love. I'll watch your other videos on them, please keep making them if it's okay! 🙌🏼 Hahaha, I'm enthusiastic about how much you'll see in a different interview. And btw, they might do several interviews in a row one day, so sometimes they look spaced out or tired. Thezy also make apparences on other people's show, and look shy and excited to be there! It's great too. So many people suggested the Jessi interview, I agree ! I'd also suggest the Hybe tour with a TV personality and TXT. (it should show up on KZhead) He was poking fun at them, it was hilarious.
I HIGHHHHHLLLYYY recommend you to start off with interviews like MMTG or Showterview for groups you're exploring for the first time. Most Kpop idols communicate very differently depending on the comfort level. Interviews like Seventeen are fun for fluent members but the others tend to disengage and we can't blame them for it. Also, Korean interviews give more room for individuality. Most American interviews like this one ask the most basic questions that the idols are probably tired of answering again and again. Hence, their answers either seem practiced or they're disengaged. The settings of these interviews push some members out of the spotlight completely. Interviews like MMTG and Showterview will give you a much deeper insight into their communication skills because the questions are for that particular group and hence, they react much better.
I'm so happy you reacted to TXT! I've watched a lot of your reactions to BTS, Stray Kids, and One Direction. Man you're really hitting all my faves at this point 😄. To everyone suggesting the TXT Showterview ep. I second this. It is an extreme contrast to the tone of this interview and I think it will give you a better look at their individual humor. Any video where they are a bit more relaxed and natural I'd love to see your take on. Keep up the excellent analysis!
Yeonjun feels like the kid in the group Meanwhile He is the oldest But being the only son in family for whole his life, LOL
Soobin, their leader, is content with letting the members shine ahead of him. That gives him the best feeling and the biggest smile on his face. Yeonjun is a point performer and is usually put "on display" as it were, so I think he was content for the other members to have the spotlight in this interview. Beomgyu/Taehyun/Huening Kai are in the maknae (younger) line, so it was nice to have them take the lead in this interview. BTW Beomgyu is originally from Daegu, his family still lives there.
more TXT interviews and It's so lit! 《Showterview with Jessi》 EP.63 TXT
The interview I like the most where they show their personality’s is the interview with jessi!!! It’s so funny I recommend you check it out!
Soobin is the leader JAJAJJA he is so cute and a good listener
Wow I really loved this video, you nailed their personalities pretty well! Would love to see more txt reactions ☺️
the way you were scarily spot on with taehyun from the getgo
I would also say taehyun is very witty but still in a mature type of way, it’s surprising that he’s one of the youngest.
I never ask and I know others already asked but, the Jessi showterview with TXT is one of the best I've ever seen... Jessi brings everyone's personalities and it's the best of the best... 😁🙏
Yes I love your reactions! Looking forward to the next one
I never laughed as hard as i did with Max's TXT intro!
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aaaaa my boysss! Thank you for a knowlegeable reaction!! Hoping for more!!!
It always makes me happy to see new uploads from you in my sub box! this content is top notch
Thanks for this reaction from them, you described them very well, just TXT. I appreciate them very much, their personality is nice, their musical content is very versatile and great.
Soobin, Yeonjun and Beomgyu was once on a vlive (live chat w fans) when someone posted a nasty comment to Yeonjun. Soobin immediately called out the so called ‘fan’ and defended Yeonjun telling them not to say things that hurt his members. So tho Soobin may be an introvert n quiet but this really showed his inner strength as a leader. Best leader!
I really like your videos 😭 you make me feel happy and also I'm learning English with them💜 Saludos desde ECUADOR 💖
Love your reaction and analysis (as usual)! Soobin is introverted bit a HUGE sweetheart and he really cares a lot about the other members. I highly recommend reacting to the TXT episode of Showterview next!!
Yes! I clicked right away. Can’t wait to watch
Soobin is the leader, Yeonjun is the oldest and HueningKai is the youngest. I love these boys so much. They are truly humble, sweet and love us Moa so much. Side note : Hueningkai's father is American. Yeonjun lived in Los Angeles for 2 years. All 5 can speak English,but HueningKai and Yeonjun speaks English fluently
Txt is basically 4 extroverts with their introvert leader :D
I'm so happy that you reacted to txt!
Soobin is the only introvert in the group but he is the leader haha he’s an awesome listener!
I love these guys!!! They are so adorable 🤍🤍🤍
OHMYGOD I NEVER THOUGHT YOUD DO TXT AAAAAAA THANK YOU!!!! XD
YAY! Loved this video
wow I couldn't help but smile throughout the entire video
YESSS!! Absolutely love TXT, please more TXT reactions.
1:28 oh wow i just notice this, Beomgyu is also from Daegu 🤣
As soon as you said "Together by Tomorrow" I burst out laughing, I'm sorry 😭😂
YESSS IM SO HAPPY YOU DID TXT!!
To clarify and describe with something I've seen before 'Soobin is the captain, but Taehyun steers the ship'
YAASSSS TXT IVE BEEN WAITING. THANK YOU LOVED IT. ATEEZ NEXT PLEASE TWO OF MY FAVES