When our perception of the world is twisted looking into the mirror is the worst thing you can do bc it compounds the noise. Break it. Bc the moment you make eye contact with yourself is when the inner dialog starts. And the wrong kind of change starts to happen. The need for acceptance from everyone. This song is a perfect Segway to Beautiful by Eminem.
did you notice that at the end, there were 7 of them around the car, but on the picture Jimin burns there are only 6 of them? but no one's position changed even one bit. as if the 7th person disappeared.
I wonder the same thing! Because he didn't mention anything about that, and he rewind de video an put de transition forma one to another again and keep talking but say nothing about it.
I just wanted to say thank you so much for your videos on BTS. You pay attention and notice the details and that is where the beauty of the BTS universe lies. It is so nice to see your appreciation for not only the musical side of what they do, but also the interconnectedness of all aspects of artistry that goes into their content. It is hard to explain the BTS universe (as I am sure you are coming to understand), but your videos are such a wonderful window into what BTS is about and I'm so happy to see you are enjoying them at this deeper, more complex level! Your BTS reactions are some of my favourite videos to watch on TH-cam. ARMY supports you and loves you!!
I'm half amazed at your theories but half worried for you because it gets so much more complicated and that's not including all the non vid content 😂 But we appreciate you Knox!! Thank you so much for your BTS reactions and everything else too. Love the intro song, is that part of your new album? I really like it 🔥
Dude I love it that you're a badass rapper/musician + open to something like the BU + a dad with kids yelling in the background. It's a really great and unusual combination! Awesome reaction as per usual. :)
I'm not sure if you'll read this comment, but if I could make one heartfelt request on which BTS song I'd love for you to react to - it'd be the hidden track "SEA". On one of his vlives, RM looked like he was about to cry when he introduced the song. He also said he didn't think the song would ever see the light of day, & thanked Yoongi for the revisions (it was originally darker) & Bang PD for letting them add it as a hidden track. Anyone who's battled depression/anxiety to the brink understands the dark place this beautiful song originated from, & I think of all the people who do BTS reactions - you'd be the one who could do it the most justice. Regardless, I'M SO HAPPY WE'RE IN THE BU
@Hana☆ hi I don’t know if you’re asking for tips for how to battle anxiety, but if that’s what you’re looking for, here are a few: 1) like what was written on the door in the Run MV, breathe: inhale, exhale. Try to notice your breath coming into your nose, throat, lungs, and then out. Pay attention to how it feels, and then try to slow it each time, maybe by counting with each breath (in 1,2,3, out 1,2,3) and then keep adding a number to lengthen it. This can help in a moment of anxiety or panic attack. I also like to (lightly) pinch the spot between thumb and forefinger when I breathe to help ground me, not too hard to hurt or leave a mark, just to give my hands something to do while I focus on the breath. 2) try this 5-4-3-2-1grounding practice based on the 5 senses. In your head, list: 5 things you can see (anything around you) 4 things you can feel (clothing, feet on the floor, hand holding your own hand, etc.) 3 things you can hear (inside, outside, heartbeat, breath, electric hums and white noise count!) 2 things you can smell (you can even sniff your clothes or something if you’re struggling) 1 thing you can taste (the inside of your mouth has a taste too!) the idea is it gets you to focus on your immediate external surroundings and out of your internal world for a little bit, and narrows things down to your senses. It helps with panic attacks and PTSD too. 3) positive self-talk. It might feel silly at first but it works! Just telling yourself: everything is going to be okay, I’ve got this, it’s not as scary as it seems, I will be okay, I will get through this, things will get better, this isn’t forever, this will pass and a new day will come. This is a technique to use after the breath and senses (I recommend them in this order!) because you need to be able to hear yourself and in moments of high anxiety your body won’t calm enough to do that until you slow your breath and ground your body. But once your breath and heart rate are calm and you’re in tune with your body and surroundings instead of in your anxiety brain, then you can do the self-talk and reassurance. And it’s all true: this is not forever, things will change, I will be okay, I will make it through this, whatever it is. The song Zero O’Clock (00:00) is about this and can also be helpful to listen to, along with other calming music 💜 I don’t know if this is what you were asking but if it was what you’re looking for I hope it helps 💜 Remember: you never walk alone. Borahae 💜
So! The flowers in the mirror are significant before it breaks. Also when the glass breaks, the house of cards falls down and Jin notices. The polaroid at the end is missing Jin compared to the picture at the beach (parallel with the end scene on prologue after the credits). And the tragic events occurring with each member are definitely real but at the same time you're really on it with the thought track! Hope that didn't spoil and it's Young Forever next! (technically it's the Japanese mvs but they are so strict on copyright there's no point) Thanks Knox!
I don't know if anyone said you any of this things but here are: ‼‼‼ A FEW TIPS WITHOUT SPOILERS + list of all videos in order to watch: 1. Jin is pivotal character in the story line, 2. Pay attention to the paired members, it is very important, 3. Always watch the videos to the end, because in the end there can be important scenes that many don't see, 4. Pay attention to every detail because everything is important and everything means something, 5. The stories of the members individually run through the whole story line, so pay attention to what is happening to whom and what is the atmosphere around him, 6. If you read the lyrics, it mostly has nothing to do with the story line as it almost never has anything to do with the girls when it comes for lyrics in BU (for example in I need you RM wanted the lyrics to go: I need you friend, but it didn't sound nice so he put: I need you girl), 7. Watch the videos in order to better understand the story line, 8. The characters in the story line have members names but their life stories in the story line are not related to the real lives of the members ... the only connection is that they are happy when they are together. 9. There is also a Webtoon story "Save me" that will explain a lot to you + explanation videos by xCeleste. 10. Read Notes books and Notes that come with albums + Smeraldo Flower Book. Videos in order + links for important videos with eng. subs: 1. I Need You MV (Original version) ✔ 2. On Stage: Prologue VCR - th-cam.com/video/cOj4HhJfaXY/w-d-xo.html ✔ 3. Run MV ✔ 4. I Need You + Run (Japanese Version) - Watch in your free time because of copyright, 5. Epilogue: Young Forever MV, 6. Wings Short films (1-7) - th-cam.com/video/JGhajsXmDiw/w-d-xo.html 7. Wings Tour Trailer, 8. Boy Meets Evil, 9. Blood, Sweat & Tears MV, 10. Blood, Sweat & Tears MV (Japanese Ver.) - In your free time 11. Love Yourself: Highlight Reels (13:03) - th-cam.com/video/EHdK5U2hf4o/w-d-xo.html 12. Euphoria: Theme of LOVE YOURSELF 'Wonder', 13. Fake Love Teaser, 14. Fake Love (Extended Version), 15. Epiphany: LOVE YOURSELF 'Answer' Comeback Trailer 16. BTS Universe Story Official Trailer (Game) - th-cam.com/video/ZM5xPieY7X8/w-d-xo.html
Wow. As always an incredible breakdown. It's so hard to catch everything but I'm amazed at how much you always pick up. I won't say too much as there's helpful comments here already (focus on flowers, the events are real and always Jin!) but I will say to ARMY, if we can try to share out Knox to others, I feel like there are many that would really appreciate his thorough breakdowns and appreciation of BTS' music. He's such a rare find! Thank you and a quick congrats for BTS' Grammy nomination and for winning AOTY at the AMAs 👏 Got ARMY right behind you!
Funnily enough parts of I NEED U, despite being the first part of the puzzle, represent the 'present' situation of the characters. V killing his father, SUGA setting the hotel room on fire, JK getting hit by the car, j-hope collapsing, Jimin drowning, RM stuck in his horrible job. They're all their pivotal points, and everything we see otherwise is either the past, or alternative futures. FYI, Jin does way more than just come to realisations. The fact that he is removed from the others is because he is desperately trying to achieve something. I love your reactions to this, you really get the tiniest details. It literally took fans years and way more material to have that comprehensive of an understanding. Can't wait for more!
25:11 if you look carefully at the polaroid you can notice that jin doesn’t appear on it also at this moment 22:05 you can see that there are only 5 members behind jk and the one who is missing is jin, so the conclusion is that he’s the one driving the car and the same person who ran over jungkook
there are two eras which i believe had the most linked stories and hidden messages . 1)wings era. 2)Love yourself era . there is so much to them and they where one of the greatest things they had given us .
The shattering of the mirror has another meaning that you won’t see more of just yet, but I really like your interpretation of it too and from what I know of Suga’s character in this story, it’s dead accurate! Suga aka Yoongi in this storyline hates himself. Him not wanting to deal with himself and attacking “himself” aka the mirror instead of Jungkook completely fits him as a character. During the tunnel scene, Jin is once again an observer, but this time he’s also a savior as he gets the boys out of trouble. Also, look at the Polaroid that Jimin burned again……..someone is missing👀
jin is always seen holding white lily flower . think it has a meaning that relates to the stories they are telling us . he was holding it in many mvs , they also use the reference of flower in their songs like fake love and another song called the truth untold . even when you search "BTS Love yourself flower " you will find researches about it. even v solo song . there is always a flower .
YES!! I can't wait to hear all your theories! Just to say Knox numbers might be a little slow coming in because I think a lot of ARMY are currently watching (without high expectations lol) the Scammys nominations! But they'll get here later 💜💜 Thank you, please continue this journey 😊
gosh when you said "there is no time" I got goosebumps. you have no idea how accurate that sentence is. also, the last scene at the beach, you can see that all 7 were present and then it shows the picture of it and Jin is not showing. it's that picture that Jimin set on fire... I will let you draw your own conclusion since I'm so curious to know your point of you of the BU :)
Honestly Knox it's incredible how much you pick up on and the way you interpret music/lyrics amazes me every time I watch a video of yours. One thing you missed (entirely understandable there is SO MUCH happening) is right at the end with the polaroid, when the scene is shown all seven members are present...in Jimin's polaroid there is only six...can you guess who disappears? I don't want to spoil it because with every reaction/breakdown you're getting closer but it is something to think about :)
I seriously am so amazed every time you react to a BTS video. I mean very often they are for the intellectuals haha and you're soooo good every single time!! You see so much and then you are immediately able to analyse it, mad respect. Just one thing: in the last scene, when it was switching to the polaroid picture, Jin was gone. So he was in the actual scene on the beach but then he was not on the picture.
I feel like the conflict with Jungkook and Suga was more Jk trying to stop Suga from something. The crying and sad look from JK and Suga looks a bit crazy/unstable (thus the weird smile). He didn't want to hurt JK so he took it out on the chair. (just my thoughts...)
👏👏👏 you're so amazing!!! Such a genius. I'm learning with you. Thank you for taking the BU challenge and appreciating our boys' talents. Forever Young next!!! BTW your rap skills is unbelievable 👍 borahae 💜💜💜
Positive reactions: BTS rap line assessments by Koreans have stated…. RM - is good at telling stories in his raps. Draws you in. BTS Leader, has rap videos, writes, produces. SUGA - ignites, fast, hard, savage; 2nd fastest rapper in Korea. Uses AGUST-D. Songwriter-record producer outside BTS. J-Hope - sings his raps. Has a good voice. Was brought as a hip-hop dancer, then learned rapping.
You are so good at noticing so many details!!! The pairs, the butterflyeffect, Jin often looking like he's realizing something ect. and in the end when Jungkook smiling, did you noticed there's only six members walking? And also in the end there's only six members on the polaroid? I love your reactions!! Looking forward to the next one 😌
My dude...you are amazing with your analysis of this song/mv. Thank you for appreciating the masterpieces created by BTS and co. They have so many layers to them...so many and you'll keep discovering more. BU is just one of many layers. 😭💜
Hey Knox, not sure if you check the comment section but just wanted to ask if you could do a separate BTS playlist as the BU will be in order then so I can share to fellow ARMY??? Nothing to do with the whole Kpop debate around them lol but there's so much more BTS to do so a separate playlist would be awesome! Hope that's okay and thank you you legend 💜💜
👏👏 So much to say 😂 Firstly THANK YOU! You’re really doing this and I’m so happy you are. I hope you’re enjoying the journey and I hope your BTS journey won’t end with the BU either. You have to forgive us as we are sometimes cautious with people’s intentions with Bangtan, but you absolutely are our friend and maybe even a fellow ARMY one day 😉💜 I’ve been saying this for ages too but can’t wait for Blacklist!! That intro hit all the feels 🙌
Two years ago, a film company started making a movie/series about the BU. It was announced yesterday that filming is finished, and it would be aired soon on a streaming platform (*please be Netflix!*). The title is *Youth*.
That's how you break out of a dream stage. It's a kick. Inception! Gets better everytime bc you pick up and notice things you never would've. Your left hanging in the end.
Q for y'all, and a Note to Knox at the end. Q: Am I crazy for thinking that their use of light is really great? Adulthood and the "Now" moments are often thought of with a heavy/gray cast. Childhood and the "Past" moments are often thought of as light/colorful or "rose-tinted"... *Note to Knox* : I subscribed to you back when YT recommended one of your first Blackpink/ K/Da videos. I wasn't one to really "subscribe" to a channel; I think you were the 4th channel I subscribed to... I'm very glad I did! I'm rather new to BTS; before your videos, I'd heard of them, and heard some of their songs, but your videos about their music/videos are really interesting! Thank you for introducing me to them and their storyline/ "universe"(?) --- I'm using your videos (and the comment sections) as my weekly BTS class, lol. I usually prefer books because I'm rather face-to-name-blind, so your habit of saying their names while describing the videos is incredibly helpful; it allows me to realize the significance of certain moments/lighting in the video. TL/DR: I'm so happy I subscribed to your channel! I've learned so much from you. Thank you for bringing me along on your BTS journey! I don't think I would've successfully ventured into this without becoming frustrated. You're a cornerstone of YT, and I hope you know you have an amazing gift!
Oh my gosh when you said they joined the flow of cars whether they knew it or not... one of many times I've whispered wow while watching your reactions
Did you notice in the picture at the beach at the end of the mv after the credits, you can see jin in the first picture, standing beside the car. In the second picture, he's not there, but the other members are.
14:53 "House of Cards." Which is depressing as fuck but also a vibe song they made. [Highly recommended for those who don't know.] 14:20 I remember there's a Japanese mv version of Run and Yoongi is holding a broken piece of mirror. He's standing on top of broken shards too... Wow I didn't notice the connection with Run before. I've been wondering about that part. And yes, those butterflies symbolises the "butterfly effect" from _chaos_ theory. BTS is on a roll with storytelling istg.
You’re so close and so much is symbolic and referencing things but a slight hint - it is all actually happening 💜 Like all the dark parts and su*c*ide attempts are reality, but you’re asking all the other right questions 🙌
Dope as always man! Always think I’ll stop being surprised at how perceptive you are but I still am haha. Won’t give spoilers but one little thing at the end, notice how the picture at the beach and the Polaroid were the same pic but missing one member 😉 Similar to the end of the prologue (the missing scene that isn’t in the one you watched) where the picture of Jin and Suga is missing just Jin. Can’t wait for the next instalment!
Just discovered your channel and I love your consistent thoughtful, in depth analyses! I remember it being mentioned that I Need U was "happiness in sadness" and Run is "sadness in happiness" which you def touch on; I'm so impressed *-*
Full circle! This song was their first live performance on a US stage on the AMAs 2017 and this year, they came back winning all 3 categories they were nominated for on the 2021 AMAs. These boys are awesome!
The next 3 in the BU are the Japanese version of I Need U & Run, and then Epilogue: Young Forever After that……it’s time for the short films. Oh boy, you’re gonna have a wild time with those!
Every time I think I've watched all your BTS breakdowns, another pops up on my recommended haha! This was amazing, I'm so impressed with how intuitive and musically knowledgable you are, especially as it's guiding you in exactly the right direction with the BU. Once you get to the Wings films (if you haven't already) it starts focussing more on the symbolism that forms a more coherent story, if that makes sense. You might need to manually search for the films with eng subs as the officials don't have them. Loving loving loving these so much Knox, thank you!
I am so grateful to you for dedicating so much time, energy and passion for these BU videos. You bring me happiness and it is like I am sharing this experience with a great friend. Thank you!
I just love your break downs. You notice so many things and are really spot on. Without spoiling anything (really because you sort of said it) the sound of breaking glass represents a shift in time (or timeline). It’s sooooo good. 😘💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I really like that you actually take the time to analyze the meaning of the video and the lyrics. You make me pay attention to some things that I didn’t realize before.
this mv is one of my favorites if not my favorite. tells a story, it's not just a music video, seriously, i love bts even more for it. this is amazing. thanks for the reaction 💜
Oh Knox, as a Babyarmy I would be so lost in the Bangtan Universe without you and the comments of Army. Thank you for your reaction. Loved it as always.
Hey Knox💜 your reaction really detailed. Thank you for reacting to this video. You have an IQ of 101% to noticed every single information of this video.
I just wanna say: "welcome to the BU". This is what really draws me to BU world because tons of unanswered questions from the MVs, prologues and another tons of unanswered question on their NOTES (their diaries that can be bought) also they have notes/diaries on albums per versions. BU just goes bigger and bigger when they produce songs per era. But you're on the right path. If you are curious, you can watch theories of ARMYs like xCeleste and other ARMYs. ARMYs even have timelines videos made for this.
I absolutely love your analysis. Even if sometime your overanalyze, i absolutely love 😆 cause armys like that too! And it is so amazing to see how you find meanings and analogues with things, words and movements. I really really enjoy your breakdowns, thank you!💜
Again... This man knows things I raise the motion for him to make a reaction video of the entire BTS universe No matter if its the largest video, I'll be here streaming
OMG I LOVE YOUR REACTIONS AND THEORIES KNOX , I’M SERIOUS. AND YOUR SONGS ARE SO GOOD TOO. THANK YOU KNOX REALLY.. TAKE CARE, I’II WAIT FOR MORE BTS OR K-POP REACTIONS
I’m so impressed! Yeah you won’t pick out everything on your first watch but you still did so well because literally every single detail means something lol. You have such a gift! I love all the love for you here too and I really hope you see all the positivity here as we’re too often painted as this and that when we are anything but. We just love music and you’re helping us see even more depth to it! Did you get to see the prologue with subs too and the after credits end scene? Very much appreciate you sir.
im so amazed by your attention to details. as someone who loves the BU with a passion its hard to watch ppl simply brush over it but you caught on so quick. i got goosebumps sometimes haha you're doing great 💜
So enjoyed this!! Your theories are so interesting. I’m intrigued to see how you might evolve those thoughts as you progress! Just to say there are two Japanese mvs next before Young Forever but they will likely get copyrighted, still recommend them in your own time as there are pieces of the puzzle there too. So it goes I Need You and then Run (Japanese mvs) and then Young Forever which is safe for TH-cam ☺️ If you didn’t catch butterfly subs from the last one, it’s a song about loss and hints at suicide. Keep an eye on the mirrors - most of what is going on is real. You’re so good!
In the fight scene there was also a tie in. Suga in the bu was know to be going around drunk after his mom died and that was one of his vices and he looked as if he was drunk in that scene as well
Hi Knox! Regarding the relationship imagery, they’re obviously talking about a romantic relationship with another one, but there’s a deeper level of meaning behind that talks about the relationship we have with ourselves and our dark side. This kind of double imagery is really clear in songs like “Fake Love” or “Blood, Sweat & Tears”, but there’re sprinkles of this kind of lyrics in most of their songs, including this one. Anyways, your appreciation of all the corners of BTS’s artistic world and of their BU It’s just wonderful, keep it going because It’s so inspiring and fullfiling!
in the scene with j hope and jimin in the host hospital you are right, it is a host hospital, but Jimin is also in the same host hospital as a patient because of his past. And at the very end, where JK turns around, there are only 6 members in front of the car because Jin is driving it. JK turns around because he's the one getting hit by the car. When in the BU the glass breaks that means that someting is going wrong and Jin failed his mission. ; ) Its a very good reaction. There are not so many people that are so in details how you are. Looking forward to youre next BU video^^
They have webtoon 'Save me'. In there Jin keeps coming back to past to save them. And when it comes the glass shattering. It means he failed. And coming back again and again.
1. Loved the song in the beginning; 2. Again, I love your mind, how you put everything together, your theories are soooo good; 3. You missed 2 things, when Jungkook look back, there're 6 of them in front of the car, he's looking to Jin that is inside. And in the prologue scene it's all of them but then when it cut to the polariod, it's only 6 again, Jin is not in the picture.
Without spoiling anything, I wanna say that the fight scene with Yoongi and Jungkook did actually happen, it wasn't just a metaphor. And a hint as to why, you can see all the alcohol bottles that Yoongi crashes to the floor just before they start fighting, alluding to his struggles with substances
also i need you to know that its okay if someone tells you your theory is off. the BU have its own specific plots but i personally enjoy it bcs i could put my own meanings into it and still feel like its right bcs thats what a good story would do to you, make you feel connected. i love every single interpretations :))
Can’t wait for more of the BU! It gets so wild. Thanks Knox! Hope you had/are having a wonderful Xmas 🎄 Maybe as you continue on you can do a separate BTS or BU playlist? Just so it’s easy to follow in order? Haha thanks 💜
Such good work with these breakdowns, it's interesting to hear someone who's on the right lines but has slightly different takes on some parts of the story. Just remember no theory is too out there
Your intro song is amazing. Waiting for the album. I love that you take the time to properly watch and find the meanings of the many things and methaphors in the BU. How the videos and the lyrics are linked. In the song it says that memories are like dried petals and Jin had 6 petals and is always with a camera, and if you could watch a video that has the deleted scene of the prologue butterfly where Jin looks at a picture of him and suga and realize that in the pic there is only him. I think it adds more meaning to all this.
Love this reaction! the comeback itself has its own meaning, and you're right on the money. the most beautiful moment in life was comprised of 3 different albums, i need u and run heading 2, and they're about exploring youth, the whirlwind of emotion of growing up. its basically a coming of age album era. the BU is very winding and complicated... imagine watching it come out little by little over the course of 5-6 years and leaving every new release like 🫨
Mirror breaking has a meaning. Also Jin’s looks and him trying to save them taking them with his truck. Oh and they have a song called House of cards
When our perception of the world is twisted looking into the mirror is the worst thing you can do bc it compounds the noise. Break it. Bc the moment you make eye contact with yourself is when the inner dialog starts. And the wrong kind of change starts to happen. The need for acceptance from everyone. This song is a perfect Segway to Beautiful by Eminem.
House of cards… my absolute favorite song from the vocal line
did you notice that at the end, there were 7 of them around the car, but on the picture Jimin burns there are only 6 of them? but no one's position changed even one bit. as if the 7th person disappeared.
Yeah Jin disappeared
@@sunshinesam6399 i didn't want to give away too much :)
I wonder the same thing! Because he didn't mention anything about that, and he rewind de video an put de transition forma one to another again and keep talking but say nothing about it.
because Jin is always with a camera
I just wanted to say thank you so much for your videos on BTS. You pay attention and notice the details and that is where the beauty of the BTS universe lies. It is so nice to see your appreciation for not only the musical side of what they do, but also the interconnectedness of all aspects of artistry that goes into their content. It is hard to explain the BTS universe (as I am sure you are coming to understand), but your videos are such a wonderful window into what BTS is about and I'm so happy to see you are enjoying them at this deeper, more complex level! Your BTS reactions are some of my favourite videos to watch on TH-cam. ARMY supports you and loves you!!
Well said 💜💜💜
Beautifully said. That's nice of you :)
I'm half amazed at your theories but half worried for you because it gets so much more complicated and that's not including all the non vid content 😂 But we appreciate you Knox!! Thank you so much for your BTS reactions and everything else too. Love the intro song, is that part of your new album? I really like it 🔥
Dude I love it that you're a badass rapper/musician + open to something like the BU + a dad with kids yelling in the background. It's a really great and unusual combination! Awesome reaction as per usual. :)
So True 💜
Right?? It's amazing
I'm not sure if you'll read this comment, but if I could make one heartfelt request on which BTS song I'd love for you to react to - it'd be the hidden track "SEA". On one of his vlives, RM looked like he was about to cry when he introduced the song. He also said he didn't think the song would ever see the light of day, & thanked Yoongi for the revisions (it was originally darker) & Bang PD for letting them add it as a hidden track. Anyone who's battled depression/anxiety to the brink understands the dark place this beautiful song originated from, & I think of all the people who do BTS reactions - you'd be the one who could do it the most justice.
Regardless, I'M SO HAPPY WE'RE IN THE BU
Sea is the most special song to me and I’d love to see someone like Knox react to that hidden gem
True sea is one song that is in my top lists
It just hits hard
@@vantae7110 yes 🥺
@Hana☆ hi I don’t know if you’re asking for tips for how to battle anxiety, but if that’s what you’re looking for, here are a few:
1) like what was written on the door in the Run MV, breathe: inhale, exhale. Try to notice your breath coming into your nose, throat, lungs, and then out. Pay attention to how it feels, and then try to slow it each time, maybe by counting with each breath (in 1,2,3, out 1,2,3) and then keep adding a number to lengthen it. This can help in a moment of anxiety or panic attack. I also like to (lightly) pinch the spot between thumb and forefinger when I breathe to help ground me, not too hard to hurt or leave a mark, just to give my hands something to do while I focus on the breath.
2) try this 5-4-3-2-1grounding practice based on the 5 senses. In your head, list:
5 things you can see (anything around you)
4 things you can feel (clothing, feet on the floor, hand holding your own hand, etc.)
3 things you can hear (inside, outside, heartbeat, breath, electric hums and white noise count!)
2 things you can smell (you can even sniff your clothes or something if you’re struggling)
1 thing you can taste (the inside of your mouth has a taste too!)
the idea is it gets you to focus on your immediate external surroundings and out of your internal world for a little bit, and narrows things down to your senses. It helps with panic attacks and PTSD too.
3) positive self-talk. It might feel silly at first but it works! Just telling yourself: everything is going to be okay, I’ve got this, it’s not as scary as it seems, I will be okay, I will get through this, things will get better, this isn’t forever, this will pass and a new day will come. This is a technique to use after the breath and senses (I recommend them in this order!) because you need to be able to hear yourself and in moments of high anxiety your body won’t calm enough to do that until you slow your breath and ground your body. But once your breath and heart rate are calm and you’re in tune with your body and surroundings instead of in your anxiety brain, then you can do the self-talk and reassurance. And it’s all true: this is not forever, things will change, I will be okay, I will make it through this, whatever it is. The song Zero O’Clock (00:00) is about this and can also be helpful to listen to, along with other calming music 💜
I don’t know if this is what you were asking but if it was what you’re looking for I hope it helps 💜 Remember: you never walk alone. Borahae 💜
So! The flowers in the mirror are significant before it breaks. Also when the glass breaks, the house of cards falls down and Jin notices. The polaroid at the end is missing Jin compared to the picture at the beach (parallel with the end scene on prologue after the credits). And the tragic events occurring with each member are definitely real but at the same time you're really on it with the thought track! Hope that didn't spoil and it's Young Forever next! (technically it's the Japanese mvs but they are so strict on copyright there's no point) Thanks Knox!
I don't know if anyone said you any of this things but here are:
‼‼‼ A FEW TIPS WITHOUT SPOILERS + list of all videos in order to watch:
1. Jin is pivotal character in the story line,
2. Pay attention to the paired members, it is very important,
3. Always watch the videos to the end, because in the end there can be important scenes that many don't see,
4. Pay attention to every detail because everything is important and everything means something,
5. The stories of the members individually run through the whole story line, so pay attention to what is happening to whom and what is the atmosphere around him,
6. If you read the lyrics, it mostly has nothing to do with the story line as it almost never has anything to do with the girls when it comes for lyrics in BU (for example in I need you RM wanted the lyrics to go: I need you friend, but it didn't sound nice so he put: I need you girl),
7. Watch the videos in order to better understand the story line,
8. The characters in the story line have members names but their life stories in the story line are not related to the real lives of the members ... the only connection is that they are happy when they are together.
9. There is also a Webtoon story "Save me" that will explain a lot to you + explanation videos by xCeleste.
10. Read Notes books and Notes that come with albums + Smeraldo Flower Book.
Videos in order + links for important videos with eng. subs:
1. I Need You MV (Original version) ✔
2. On Stage: Prologue VCR - th-cam.com/video/cOj4HhJfaXY/w-d-xo.html ✔
3. Run MV ✔
4. I Need You + Run (Japanese Version) - Watch in your free time because of copyright,
5. Epilogue: Young Forever MV,
6. Wings Short films (1-7) - th-cam.com/video/JGhajsXmDiw/w-d-xo.html
7. Wings Tour Trailer,
8. Boy Meets Evil,
9. Blood, Sweat & Tears MV,
10. Blood, Sweat & Tears MV (Japanese Ver.) - In your free time
11. Love Yourself: Highlight Reels (13:03) - th-cam.com/video/EHdK5U2hf4o/w-d-xo.html
12. Euphoria: Theme of LOVE YOURSELF 'Wonder',
13. Fake Love Teaser,
14. Fake Love (Extended Version),
15. Epiphany: LOVE YOURSELF 'Answer' Comeback Trailer
16. BTS Universe Story Official Trailer (Game) - th-cam.com/video/ZM5xPieY7X8/w-d-xo.html
You can add in Film Out too, it has many references to the BU
thank you for this
Thanks for your summary of tips and video order and links!
You're welcome 😀
Woww.. this is wonderful 👍
Wow. As always an incredible breakdown. It's so hard to catch everything but I'm amazed at how much you always pick up. I won't say too much as there's helpful comments here already (focus on flowers, the events are real and always Jin!) but I will say to ARMY, if we can try to share out Knox to others, I feel like there are many that would really appreciate his thorough breakdowns and appreciation of BTS' music. He's such a rare find! Thank you and a quick congrats for BTS' Grammy nomination and for winning AOTY at the AMAs 👏 Got ARMY right behind you!
Funnily enough parts of I NEED U, despite being the first part of the puzzle, represent the 'present' situation of the characters. V killing his father, SUGA setting the hotel room on fire, JK getting hit by the car, j-hope collapsing, Jimin drowning, RM stuck in his horrible job. They're all their pivotal points, and everything we see otherwise is either the past, or alternative futures.
FYI, Jin does way more than just come to realisations. The fact that he is removed from the others is because he is desperately trying to achieve something.
I love your reactions to this, you really get the tiniest details. It literally took fans years and way more material to have that comprehensive of an understanding. Can't wait for more!
25:11 if you look carefully at the polaroid you can notice that jin doesn’t appear on it
also at this moment 22:05 you can see that there are only 5 members behind jk and the one who is missing is jin, so the conclusion is that he’s the one driving the car and the same person who ran over jungkook
17:51 that’s park jimin sir, most of the time he’s in charge of high falsettos
I love watching these I can’t wait for more:)
Next is “Young forever”
Also the beautiful back vocals 18:01 are Jimin💜💜
Yes it is jimin 💜😍
Btw is it forever young or
Young forever 😅
Your song in the intro 😮 I LOVE it!! Before I go crazy on comments as usual just wanted to say that 😂 Can’t wait for your album! 💜
17:52 is the man, the myth, the legend…Jimin!! He’s the one who you often unconsciously point out his vocals 😂☺️
so true but he always gets confused and think it might be jungkook.. whereas it's JIMIN's vocal
there are two eras which i believe had the most linked stories and hidden messages .
1)wings era.
2)Love yourself era .
there is so much to them and they where one of the greatest things they had given us .
The shattering of the mirror has another meaning that you won’t see more of just yet, but I really like your interpretation of it too and from what I know of Suga’s character in this story, it’s dead accurate! Suga aka Yoongi in this storyline hates himself. Him not wanting to deal with himself and attacking “himself” aka the mirror instead of Jungkook completely fits him as a character.
During the tunnel scene, Jin is once again an observer, but this time he’s also a savior as he gets the boys out of trouble.
Also, look at the Polaroid that Jimin burned again……..someone is missing👀
jin is always seen holding white lily flower . think it has a meaning that relates to the stories they are telling us . he was holding it in many mvs , they also use the reference of flower in their songs like fake love and another song called the truth untold . even when you search "BTS Love yourself flower " you will find researches about it. even v solo song . there is always a flower .
The flower's name is Smeraldo flower.
Smeraldo, that's the name of the flower, the same flower in the truth untold
Hey Knox!! Thanks for reacting to the BU in such detailed an informative way!! Really appreciate
FACT:I never could skip the intro💜
sameee
I'm a fan of him since he has 90k subscribers, his remix songs are amazing, go check out his creatures lie here and fireflies remix
Knox’ music is incredible! I hope more find him 🙌
You’re not alone
AMEN. I’d support his music just for being the stand up guy he is but it really helps that he’s so talented and his songs are 🔥🔥🔥
YES!! I can't wait to hear all your theories! Just to say Knox numbers might be a little slow coming in because I think a lot of ARMY are currently watching (without high expectations lol) the Scammys nominations! But they'll get here later 💜💜 Thank you, please continue this journey 😊
you mean Scammys
@@kimrai3610 Edited! I'm annoyed at myself for even hoping the tiniest bit that this year would be any different 😏
gosh when you said "there is no time" I got goosebumps. you have no idea how accurate that sentence is. also, the last scene at the beach, you can see that all 7 were present and then it shows the picture of it and Jin is not showing. it's that picture that Jimin set on fire... I will let you draw your own conclusion since I'm so curious to know your point of you of the BU :)
Honestly Knox it's incredible how much you pick up on and the way you interpret music/lyrics amazes me every time I watch a video of yours. One thing you missed (entirely understandable there is SO MUCH happening) is right at the end with the polaroid, when the scene is shown all seven members are present...in Jimin's polaroid there is only six...can you guess who disappears? I don't want to spoil it because with every reaction/breakdown you're getting closer but it is something to think about :)
I think that V wearing the Nirvana tshirt is also symbolic, shouting out Nirvana's "Nevermind" album, with the underwater baby on the cover.
I seriously am so amazed every time you react to a BTS video. I mean very often they are for the intellectuals haha and you're soooo good every single time!! You see so much and then you are immediately able to analyse it, mad respect. Just one thing: in the last scene, when it was switching to the polaroid picture, Jin was gone. So he was in the actual scene on the beach but then he was not on the picture.
I feel like the conflict with Jungkook and Suga was more Jk trying to stop Suga from something. The crying and sad look from JK and Suga looks a bit crazy/unstable (thus the weird smile). He didn't want to hurt JK so he took it out on the chair. (just my thoughts...)
👏👏👏 you're so amazing!!! Such a genius. I'm learning with you.
Thank you for taking the BU challenge and appreciating our boys' talents.
Forever Young next!!!
BTW your rap skills is unbelievable 👍
borahae 💜💜💜
Positive reactions: BTS rap line assessments by Koreans have stated….
RM - is good at telling stories in his raps. Draws you in. BTS Leader, has rap videos, writes, produces.
SUGA - ignites, fast, hard, savage; 2nd fastest rapper in Korea. Uses AGUST-D. Songwriter-record producer outside BTS.
J-Hope - sings his raps. Has a good voice. Was brought as a hip-hop dancer, then learned rapping.
They have just recieved their 2nd grammy nomination
You are so good at noticing so many details!!! The pairs, the butterflyeffect, Jin often looking like he's realizing something ect. and in the end when Jungkook smiling, did you noticed there's only six members walking? And also in the end there's only six members on the polaroid?
I love your reactions!! Looking forward to the next one 😌
My dude...you are amazing with your analysis of this song/mv. Thank you for appreciating the masterpieces created by BTS and co. They have so many layers to them...so many and you'll keep discovering more. BU is just one of many layers. 😭💜
Hey Knox, not sure if you check the comment section but just wanted to ask if you could do a separate BTS playlist as the BU will be in order then so I can share to fellow ARMY??? Nothing to do with the whole Kpop debate around them lol but there's so much more BTS to do so a separate playlist would be awesome! Hope that's okay and thank you you legend 💜💜
👏👏 So much to say 😂 Firstly THANK YOU! You’re really doing this and I’m so happy you are. I hope you’re enjoying the journey and I hope your BTS journey won’t end with the BU either. You have to forgive us as we are sometimes cautious with people’s intentions with Bangtan, but you absolutely are our friend and maybe even a fellow ARMY one day 😉💜 I’ve been saying this for ages too but can’t wait for Blacklist!! That intro hit all the feels 🙌
Two years ago, a film company started making a movie/series about the BU. It was announced yesterday that filming is finished, and it would be aired soon on a streaming platform (*please be Netflix!*). The title is *Youth*.
That's how you break out of a dream stage. It's a kick. Inception! Gets better everytime bc you pick up and notice things you never would've. Your left hanging in the end.
Q for y'all, and a Note to Knox at the end.
Q: Am I crazy for thinking that their use of light is really great? Adulthood and the "Now" moments are often thought of with a heavy/gray cast. Childhood and the "Past" moments are often thought of as light/colorful or "rose-tinted"...
*Note to Knox* :
I subscribed to you back when YT recommended one of your first Blackpink/ K/Da videos. I wasn't one to really "subscribe" to a channel; I think you were the 4th channel I subscribed to... I'm very glad I did!
I'm rather new to BTS; before your videos, I'd heard of them, and heard some of their songs, but your videos about their music/videos are really interesting! Thank you for introducing me to them and their storyline/ "universe"(?) --- I'm using your videos (and the comment sections) as my weekly BTS class, lol.
I usually prefer books because I'm rather face-to-name-blind, so your habit of saying their names while describing the videos is incredibly helpful; it allows me to realize the significance of certain moments/lighting in the video.
TL/DR: I'm so happy I subscribed to your channel! I've learned so much from you. Thank you for bringing me along on your BTS journey! I don't think I would've successfully ventured into this without becoming frustrated.
You're a cornerstone of YT, and I hope you know you have an amazing gift!
Oh my gosh when you said they joined the flow of cars whether they knew it or not... one of many times I've whispered wow while watching your reactions
Did you notice in the picture at the beach at the end of the mv after the credits, you can see jin in the first picture, standing beside the car. In the second picture, he's not there, but the other members are.
It’s so amazing that Knox’s analysis are on point. Pointing out the symbolism that me as ARMY haven’t noticed before. I love his reactions.
14:53 "House of Cards." Which is depressing as fuck but also a vibe song they made. [Highly recommended for those who don't know.]
14:20 I remember there's a Japanese mv version of Run and Yoongi is holding a broken piece of mirror. He's standing on top of broken shards too... Wow I didn't notice the connection with Run before. I've been wondering about that part. And yes, those butterflies symbolises the "butterfly effect" from _chaos_ theory. BTS is on a roll with storytelling istg.
You’re so close and so much is symbolic and referencing things but a slight hint - it is all actually happening 💜 Like all the dark parts and su*c*ide attempts are reality, but you’re asking all the other right questions 🙌
RM said that I need u was like dark scenes with a little bit of light, and RUN was like light scenes with a dark touch.
Dope as always man! Always think I’ll stop being surprised at how perceptive you are but I still am haha. Won’t give spoilers but one little thing at the end, notice how the picture at the beach and the Polaroid were the same pic but missing one member 😉 Similar to the end of the prologue (the missing scene that isn’t in the one you watched) where the picture of Jin and Suga is missing just Jin. Can’t wait for the next instalment!
WHOAAA the intro is good!! Blacklist? is that the title? IT SOUNDS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just discovered your channel and I love your consistent thoughtful, in depth analyses! I remember it being mentioned that I Need U was "happiness in sadness" and Run is "sadness in happiness" which you def touch on; I'm so impressed *-*
Full circle! This song was their first live performance on a US stage on the AMAs 2017 and this year, they came back winning all 3 categories they were nominated for on the 2021 AMAs.
These boys are awesome!
The next 3 in the BU are the Japanese version of I Need U & Run, and then Epilogue: Young Forever
After that……it’s time for the short films. Oh boy, you’re gonna have a wild time with those!
Every time I think I've watched all your BTS breakdowns, another pops up on my recommended haha! This was amazing, I'm so impressed with how intuitive and musically knowledgable you are, especially as it's guiding you in exactly the right direction with the BU. Once you get to the Wings films (if you haven't already) it starts focussing more on the symbolism that forms a more coherent story, if that makes sense. You might need to manually search for the films with eng subs as the officials don't have them. Loving loving loving these so much Knox, thank you!
If you can, definitely join the Patreon! It’s such a great community 🙏 Excited for this Knox!
This man just analyzed the MV, the lyrics, the flows simultaneously on the first viewing. WHO DOES IT LIKE KNOX HILL? NUH UH. NO ONE
I am so grateful to you for dedicating so much time, energy and passion for these BU videos. You bring me happiness and it is like I am sharing this experience with a great friend. Thank you!
I just love your break downs. You notice so many things and are really spot on. Without spoiling anything (really because you sort of said it) the sound of breaking glass represents a shift in time (or timeline). It’s sooooo good. 😘💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I really like that you actually take the time to analyze the meaning of the video and the lyrics. You make me pay attention to some things that I didn’t realize before.
Im loving these videos so much, and its incredible how much you pick up while watching them
this mv is one of my favorites if not my favorite. tells a story, it's not just a music video, seriously, i love bts even more for it. this is amazing. thanks for the reaction 💜
Oh Knox, as a Babyarmy I would be so lost in the Bangtan Universe without you and the comments of Army. Thank you for your reaction. Loved it as always.
Love the reaction!!! I'm glad to go with you in this BU too
Hey Knox💜 your reaction really detailed. Thank you for reacting to this video. You have an IQ of 101% to noticed every single information of this video.
I just wanna say: "welcome to the BU". This is what really draws me to BU world because tons of unanswered questions from the MVs, prologues and another tons of unanswered question on their NOTES (their diaries that can be bought) also they have notes/diaries on albums per versions. BU just goes bigger and bigger when they produce songs per era. But you're on the right path. If you are curious, you can watch theories of ARMYs like xCeleste and other ARMYs. ARMYs even have timelines videos made for this.
Thank you for showing our boys so much love, I appreciate you! Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
I absolutely love your analysis. Even if sometime your overanalyze, i absolutely love 😆 cause armys like that too! And it is so amazing to see how you find meanings and analogues with things, words and movements. I really really enjoy your breakdowns, thank you!💜
Again... This man knows things
I raise the motion for him to make a reaction video of the entire BTS universe
No matter if its the largest video, I'll be here streaming
I love Knox's commentary as always. He always gets it right 🔥
Love love love this and appreciate you so much Knox! Your theories are so interesting! I’m so excited for you to get even deeper into the BU 💜
OMG I LOVE YOUR REACTIONS AND THEORIES KNOX , I’M SERIOUS. AND YOUR SONGS ARE SO GOOD TOO. THANK YOU KNOX REALLY.. TAKE CARE, I’II WAIT FOR MORE BTS OR K-POP REACTIONS
I’m so impressed! Yeah you won’t pick out everything on your first watch but you still did so well because literally every single detail means something lol. You have such a gift! I love all the love for you here too and I really hope you see all the positivity here as we’re too often painted as this and that when we are anything but. We just love music and you’re helping us see even more depth to it! Did you get to see the prologue with subs too and the after credits end scene? Very much appreciate you sir.
amazed how you didnt miss any of the hint materials, always love your interpretation 👏👏👏
I never understood how you catch all the small details from the first time..u have an incredible IQ
im so amazed by your attention to details. as someone who loves the BU with a passion its hard to watch ppl simply brush over it but you caught on so quick. i got goosebumps sometimes haha you're doing great 💜
So enjoyed this!! Your theories are so interesting. I’m intrigued to see how you might evolve those thoughts as you progress! Just to say there are two Japanese mvs next before Young Forever but they will likely get copyrighted, still recommend them in your own time as there are pieces of the puzzle there too. So it goes I Need You and then Run (Japanese mvs) and then Young Forever which is safe for TH-cam ☺️ If you didn’t catch butterfly subs from the last one, it’s a song about loss and hints at suicide. Keep an eye on the mirrors - most of what is going on is real. You’re so good!
its fun listening to your theories. i am glad you decided to dive into BTS universe
I LOVE LOVE YOUR BREAKDOWNS. and makes me see new things to re-realize some theories too. We love you thank you again~
I'm loving you reaction and what you have to say about the BU. Keep it up!!
The one harmonizing in the background, that very high pitched voice is Jimin's. My bias 💜😊
Thank you for reacting Knox!! 🖤
The intro song thoughhhh 😮
WOAH...You're SO close with so much. Are you still doing BTS weekly? Looking forward to the next one!
In the fight scene there was also a tie in. Suga in the bu was know to be going around drunk after his mom died and that was one of his vices and he looked as if he was drunk in that scene as well
Hi Knox! Regarding the relationship imagery, they’re obviously talking about a romantic relationship with another one, but there’s a deeper level of meaning behind that talks about the relationship we have with ourselves and our dark side. This kind of double imagery is really clear in songs like “Fake Love” or “Blood, Sweat & Tears”, but there’re sprinkles of this kind of lyrics in most of their songs, including this one.
Anyways, your appreciation of all the corners of BTS’s artistic world and of their BU It’s just wonderful, keep it going because It’s so inspiring and fullfiling!
Knox, I love how intelligent you are and how you really take your time to look at all the details of their MVs. You’re so nice 😊 💜
Knox, you seriously never fail to amaze, I mean, just thinking through what you've dug up.... And the attention to detail, damn man
Wow....you're the best.
U recognize the theories very well...I'm shocked 😶🔥
Thank u sooo much for paying attention to every details :)))
in the scene with j hope and jimin in the host hospital you are right, it is a host hospital, but Jimin is also in the same host hospital as a patient because of his past. And at the very end, where JK turns around, there are only 6 members in front of the car because Jin is driving it. JK turns around because he's the one getting hit by the car. When in the BU the glass breaks that means that someting is going wrong and Jin failed his mission. ; )
Its a very good reaction. There are not so many people that are so in details how you are. Looking forward to youre next BU video^^
They have webtoon 'Save me'. In there Jin keeps coming back to past to save them. And when it comes the glass shattering. It means he failed. And coming back again and again.
Yes,also mobile game "BU Story" and serial about BU with young actors will come out soon
Dashi Run Run Run!! Ahhh so excited to watch this. Thank you 💜💜
1. Loved the song in the beginning;
2. Again, I love your mind, how you put everything together, your theories are soooo good;
3. You missed 2 things, when Jungkook look back, there're 6 of them in front of the car, he's looking to Jin that is inside. And in the prologue scene it's all of them but then when it cut to the polariod, it's only 6 again, Jin is not in the picture.
13:53 the mirror had the reflection of a vase with 7 flowers.
Without spoiling anything, I wanna say that the fight scene with Yoongi and Jungkook did actually happen, it wasn't just a metaphor. And a hint as to why, you can see all the alcohol bottles that Yoongi crashes to the floor just before they start fighting, alluding to his struggles with substances
I love your reaction and interpretation of each story.
also i need you to know that its okay if someone tells you your theory is off. the BU have its own specific plots but i personally enjoy it bcs i could put my own meanings into it and still feel like its right bcs thats what a good story would do to you, make you feel connected. i love every single interpretations :))
Can’t wait for more of the BU! It gets so wild. Thanks Knox! Hope you had/are having a wonderful Xmas 🎄 Maybe as you continue on you can do a separate BTS or BU playlist? Just so it’s easy to follow in order? Haha thanks 💜
Such good work with these breakdowns, it's interesting to hear someone who's on the right lines but has slightly different takes on some parts of the story. Just remember no theory is too out there
What a great, detailed video analysis. Thanks so much!
Your intro song is amazing. Waiting for the album. I love that you take the time to properly watch and find the meanings of the many things and methaphors in the BU. How the videos and the lyrics are linked. In the song it says that memories are like dried petals and Jin had 6 petals and is always with a camera, and if you could watch a video that has the deleted scene of the prologue butterfly where Jin looks at a picture of him and suga and realize that in the pic there is only him. I think it adds more meaning to all this.
The high falsetto is our very talented Jimin. He is known for his A5 note, it's fantastic. 💜
that song at the beginning was fire! gonna definitely check your music outttt
I liked this song, my daughter likes it even more, but doing the analysis with u is so enriching
I'm amazed!!! I literally waiting for you to react to BTS Wings theories, your theories gonna be amazing
The high beautiful voice in the background is Jimin💜💜💜
Love this reaction! the comeback itself has its own meaning, and you're right on the money. the most beautiful moment in life was comprised of 3 different albums, i need u and run heading 2, and they're about exploring youth, the whirlwind of emotion of growing up. its basically a coming of age album era.
the BU is very winding and complicated... imagine watching it come out little by little over the course of 5-6 years and leaving every new release like 🫨
You got the childhood > maturity transition right on point!