My Uncle x Stray Kids + Venom & Thunderous Performances (Uncut: 1.5 Hours)

I really loved this reaction, not only the analyis of 2 Kids Room but also the music and just watching them jam together! From the setup of the last clip, it might be a radio session with exclusive recording for the program, they're often set up like this - simple clothes and little space to move with mics lined up and headphones for everyone to be able to sing their parts. Thanks for this wonderful reaction! Not only was it attentive and clever but also featured my faves and their dynamic, which I really enjoyed!

Nat

I'm joining this conversation a bit late but I hope you get to see this comment. If you and your uncle are really interested in diving more in-depth into the relationship between Stray Kids and Stay, I have some recommendations. It's honestly something really, really special. The way they speak to fans and constantly gift fans with their time, effort, and presence is not really common in the other kpop groups I'm into. And the most beautiful part is that it feels reciprocal. With that being said, here's a few times that Stay have shown Stray Kids just how much they love them: This episode from Kingdom Week on MNET where they performed "Grow Up" (beautiful lyrics), only to be surprised by messages from fans at the end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUAui1n8OEU&list=PLA4XZ4nipVhdI6hV1DePvbJIYZAAYm5zf&index=44. They weren't expecting it and you can see the genuine feeling of being touched overcome them. And then there's this really touching moment where the members spoke at the end of their first (actually third day) in person concert in two and a half years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vtnfErsRVg. At the end of this concert, fans had a special surprise for Stray Kids where they all threw paper airplanes to the group on stage during the last song/performance. This video shows their reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfJMGare7qQ. I wish there was a clearer video because it was timed so well and you could see how much it meant to SKZ. My absolutely favorite Stray Kids + Stay interaction is this letter from a fan to Bang Chan during Kingdom: https://twitter.com/dedramaprinsen/status/1378324676636667904?s=20. The group had just joined an intense tv program and had to deal with Hyunjin's abrupt hiatus due to rumors. To say that this letter impacted Chan is an understatement. He changed his profile picture on the fan messaging app, changed his tag line to "we howl in harmony", 3racha wrote "Wolfgang" as the finale song for the tv program, and their entire song writing camp reality show was titled "Howl In Harmony". It truly impacted Chan and Stray Kids and is a great example of how fans can impact their idols just as much as their idols impact them. And if you're interested, there's a compilation of "Stray Kids loves STAY" videos from a youtuber called Lavern that I absolutely love. They put together moments from individual lives (if you don't know about "Chan's Room" live, please let me know so I can gush about it), to backstage moments and performances and so much more. It's really cute. And there's so many videos in that series which should tell you something haha.

I love this so much, Max! I appreciate your uncle's added analysis and also the conversations between you. It really adds another dimension to understanding Stray Kids' personalities. I subscribed to see the whole video! Would love to see you react to more of the 2 kids rooms or any of the 2kids/3kids/song/heart kids series. I love understanding why I love something and what makes people tick.

I love this objective analysis! It's great, I got interested in Stray specifically after seeing this episode of those two. Being exposed to such sincerity and maturity early on- I got drawn into them. As a creative "illustrator" I totally agree with Uncle Harley, we really are very sensitive and also empathetic to the world around us, super sensitive to how the world perceives the art presented and even ourselves... aww Hyunjinnnn buddy X'D Generally speaking Felix really is insecure I've noticed, he doesn't see himself as much of a confident artist like the others, idk if it's a cultural thing where he doesn't feel accepted or he hated his looks before or what, but he doesn't take compliments regarding his "voice" and performance easily.. it's a personality thing more than just focusing on Hyunjin. He feels shy being under the spotlight and people complimenting him but because he doesn't or didn't at the time love himself enough he takes these compliments with the grain of salt like "ah you think too highly of me" I liked the fact you mentioned how Felix recognised Hyunjin's need of reaffirmation, reassurance etc since he did express a lot how he feels lonely. It felt like Felix's last statement to Hyunjin was "if you feel lonely remember you're the reason why I am who I am and you have a positive effect on me." it's like all the compliments Hyunjin gave to Felix, Felix gives it back by saying ya it's all thanks to you.. Love it! The "symbiotic" relationship indeed.. Thanks Max and Uncle Harley 😊 Edit- I enjoy 2kids Room it's a great breather for the idols amidst their busy schedule to reevaluate themselves and their bonds with one another.

Loved this! Would be great to see more of these.

Nay

Hey Max! I just wanted to let you know this video is blowing up on stay twitter right now! Everyone is so appreciative of the analysis the two of you give Felix and Hyunjin, the way you pinpoint all the nuances of their bond and overall how you both seem to enjoy discussing the kids. Keep up the wonderful reactions! :)

Jessica

Your uncle is really going to enjoy the dynamics of stray kids. Each member is addictive in their own way. Felix did a live where he was singing. Bang Chan called him during his live to give him feed back and Felix absolutely ate that up. I went to their world tour concert here in Australia and I must say it was the best concert I have ever been to in my 55 years of life. These boys have STAYS from new born to over 100. Also STAYS are the Reason for STrAY kids existence. So put the R from reason into STAY and you have STRAY.

Phylis Brown

Please react to the Minsung 2KidsRoom episode with your uncle. Would love to see what he thinks about their relationship from his viewpoint. Thanks!

Lolliyeop

Oh if you could show him Minsung 2KidsRoom, it would be cool! And performances from the First Take maybe! I would like to see you watch the Kingdom performances too and Taste live (with Felix, Hyunjin & Lee Know) but I guess that's a lot to ask :,) Sorry and thank you <3

Oddinary Girl

I really like the way you guys have this slightly different perspective in your analysis, but still pretty much end up with the same conclusions. I have been a STAY for a while now, and it is super interestng to see how much you see just from their behaviour and way of communicating without the context we as STAYs have. I am impressed! I initially became a STAY because of the way they treat each other, how they where formed as a group and how they talk to their fans, and from that perspective Bang Chan is my personal hero, even though he rarely stands out in these settings.