XCELESTE is great ....And some songs have explanation videos...DKDKTV has the best "Explained by a Korean videos"...For the songs with Korean puns or sayings...sometimes just knowing the lyrics is not enough.....Like the songs "Ddaeng"."Ugh" and "Spring Day"....they have explanation videos
Glad you mentioned social and economic issues in society etc...you definitely gotta check out "Bapsae" lyric video and *"Bapsae Explained by a Korean"* by DKDKTV. They address those issues in one of their many songs that critique society etc. DKDKTV has a lot of explained videos that analyzes a lot of their songs. "Bapsae" is just one of many. 😁💜
To answer your question as to why BTS have such abnormal age demographic, I just genuinely think it's because of how relatable they are in their music, through their messages. BTS members debuted at such young age back in 2013, with the youngest member Jungkook was only 15 at the time. So naturally, their early fanbase consist of teenagers around that age. And since you haven't really indulge much into their discography, I'd like to give a bit spoiler. The entire journey of their discography actually follows the natural flows of life. Their early albums around their debut talk of school, young love, rebellions and discovering new world. Then as they grow into their 20s, they talk about growth, anxieties, temptation and youth in their music. Then the topic grows more into self-love, self-acceptance, self-discovery which will be very evident in their Love Yourself album series. And the topics just go on and on, each time developing into something more relatable to people of their age. In their BE album, for another example, is an album made in quarantine. Talks about the feelings and emotions you feel when you're trapped inside your house. And now as evident in Butter and PTD, they just want to make happy music that can help people go through everyday life. So, what I want to say here is that, BTS' music is for everyone, for every age. You could be stuck in your teenage dream and you can easily find a BTS song from Dark&Wild album to resonate with it. You may be someone in your 20s who dont know what you want to do in your life, then the song Paradise will tell you its okay not to have a dream. You may be someone in your 40s, trying to start a new life then you find BTS telling you its okay to go slow. It's comforting for people to have an artist who can put into words of how you feel. At least for me, I can almost find a BTS song that I can relate to if Im ever stuck in ANY situation. I'm pretty sure most ARMYs agree with me on this. Wow I talk a lot haha bye I hope it makes sense
Its true. Rm has said that you find BTS when you need them the most and that has been so true for me. I was at a point of life where i joined college but i was struggling to find my place with no one to talk to in a new city. I used to sit in my dorm and not talk to anyone. Started taking up bad habits like smoking and was falling into depression. Thays when i found them. Ihave a tendency to latch onto some artist and forget about my problems but then i listened to epiphany and promise, answer, paradise, magic shop and their whole ly msg and for the first time i felt so comforted by music that i cant even understand. I was having a toxic relationship and songs like tear and seesaw saved my life. I was on a path of self destruction but bts saved my life and i know every1 has their own story.
I will tell you why BTS appeals to me-as a 44 year old woman. Part of it is because as we get older, I think we are better able to both recognize and appreciate sincerity. And BTS are nothing if not sincere in their passion for their art, their commitment to make a difference, and their love for ARMY. They have consistently been themselves, with all their insecurities and flaws. Secondly: BTS' sing about LIFE-not just love, sex, heartbreak and partying-but real LIFE issues, like depression, loneliness, self-doubt, self-LOVE, not having direction or a dream, feeling stuck in your life, fears of moving on in life, temptation...I could go on and on. But even though they started out writing for young people, from a young person's perspective, all those issues ALSO resonate with older adults too...those kinds of experiences and thoughts and feelings don't just go away when you turn 30 or 40 or 50...we still feel hopeless, or stuck, of scared. We still deal with mental health issues, we still doubt ourselves, we still struggle to love ourselves and understand our world. BTS sings about and speaks to the human condition, and that is why they resonate with people from so many different age groups.
I'm 40 years old mom with 3 kids, i never thought i would like BTS, but when i heard their music it was blowing me away..i love their music a lot and i love the messages that they bring a long, when i got to know them better i couldn't help but falling in love more and more with them..i love how sincere these boys are, i'm always smile when i watch their show and their live performance is amazing 😍 now i feel my days is happier and brighter, i feel more younger.. i love them so much 💜 I wish i could go to their concert one day at least once in my life
I agree! I'm in my 40s too, and it is very refreshing to hear music that is not about trashing your ex and heartbreaks or material wealth you've acquired
On the toxic comment, as an Army I know some Armies can be toxic I cannot defend them..but Real Armys who take the message from BTS aren't toxic, we know it's okay not to like BTS as people have unique taste in music, you like them and you'll declare yourself as Army member when you want to, you shouldn't be forced, please react to what you like those who want to watch and support will do so..BTS fandom is not toxic it's just some people who ruin things. We love your reactions 💜💜💜
exactly what I was saying, please do not pay too much heed to those types of comments. I'm a baby army too I joined the fandom in the BE era so I completely understand. Things take time and they find you when you need them the most. This community is all about self journey, appreciation, love, patience and understanding. we're all here for you
Another thing about BTS is they never take us for granted. They always work so hard for us because we worked hard for them. That's also our reason, we work hard because they work hard for us. We're literally giving back to each other. The success they have right now, it's all organic. And whenever they get an award, they always mention ARMY at some point. They tell us congratulations. They will say "This is what you've accomplished ARMY!" and that's why we feel attached to them because they made us feel special, cherished, and loved.
I would also note that around 4:55 or so when you were talking about Bang PD-nim calling them "boys"-at the time that was said, they literally WERE boys, ranging in age from 15-20 when they debuted. But beyond that, as someone who's spent a lot of time in Asia, and has been deep into the east Asian music scene since 1993, I agree with what you said about the systematic infantilization and emasculation of Asian men. 100%
Agree. JK is the youngest and will then 24 in September yet I'm American media they are still called "boys". They don't even LOOK like boys if you take a moment to observe their forms and features. I don't like it.
I am at the age that I don’t want to hear songs about ex boyfriend, breakup, women, sex and money. I am so sick of American pop songs that stay the same for years. BTS songs are relatable for any age ranges. I love their deep lyrics. BTS has has song about economic crisis that you mentioned. They are also more authentic.
BTS used to have a lot of conflicts about bananas, dumplings, clothes, underwear,... but now they just need to look into each other's eyes and know exactly what their members want.
I never forget the time early on when Suga got mad at Jk and decided to assert his dominance by stealing his underwear. While JK was searching for it, Suga was wearing it and feeling very pleased. I'm sure they have SO many stories like this we never will know!
You are going to love Baepsae. LOVE it. It's got to do with unjust circumstances and judging people by unfair standards, in the way you described. Gotta watch the dance practice with subtitles and then the explanation video by dkdk TV since it's full of Korean idioms. Looking forward to it.
I'm 61 and I love BTS. Other than I love their music, song lyrics and message, dance choreography, I think I'm also attracted to their personalities, work ethics, humbleness, sincerity, their love for their fans. It seems like the more I know about them, the more I respect and love them.
I'm going to try and answer you as we go along 1. 2:15 Age appeal - There are 2 parts to it. One is the lyrical focus of their songs. Two is the way they connect with fans. BTS has always been equally appreciative of fans of all ages and I think they have an innately welcoming vibe (Disclosure: I'm 30+) 2. 4:40 Bang PD referred to them as boys because they really were boys. By international age, they were 14 - 19. He was targeting the youth as an audience when they began. He wanted to create positive role models. 3. 17:22 I think there is also the aspect of them compromising with each other to find that balance. In today's world there is a percentage of the world that thinks some of it is a sort of magical fit that happens without any work put in by the parties involved. 4. 28:30 I strongly recommend you check out "School of Tears". It was a song written on top of Kendrick Lamar's Swimming Pools about the way society treats school culture. 5. 30:00 No harm speaking up on the toxic side of the fanbase. In actuality it is a small percentage of the fandom. The issue is that there is no such as "small" in Army. The sheer volume of the fanbase means that a small percentage is still huge in absolute numbers. As a fanbase, Army was forced into the corner A LOT in the early days. Even now, you see a lot of hate for BTS in the various platforms (Ask any Army and they'll tell you a recent story. The hate is continuous). This has made the fanbase defensive to a point where there is a lack of self control. I think that sucks as an Army but just like in every fandom, the good ones speak up on this. But change doesn't happen in a single day and there isn't anything the fanbase can really do about the toxic fans. 6. 30:30 Most Army are grateful you gave BTS a chance and that you are so erudite and eloquent. I should warn you that some of those comments may not necessarily be from Army. Other fanbases have been saying this in people's channels to "warn/discourage" them because Army tends to post a lot of video requests. 7. 36:00 The entire BTS involvement with BLM was a very interesting case. US Army has a sizeable percentage of African Americans and they had hoped for BTS's statement on BLM because of their roots being hiphop. During that time, Big Hit was researching organizations to donate to and verifying that their donations would be put to good use. This caused a delay in their release of the statement. In that time, huge fights broke out within the fandom itself where some fans didn't want BTS to get involved with BLM since they were still struggling to gain recognition in the US while fans of African descent really wanted BTS to stand up to show their words meant something (The UN speech was about equality). Eventually the tweet came up and the news of the donation broke. With AAPI as well, they were late by a week or 2. From what I have seen, Big Hit & BTS never do anything in a rush. But when they do something, it's in full conviction. But in today's fast paced world, they can be seen as slow to the uptake. The BTS & Army relationship is something relatively unique in this industry. Because Army puts money where their mouth is. You are watching Rise of Bangtan so you will understand the difference soon. But the fandom collectively raised BTS to popularity. But its not done expecting something in return (well except their music & videos. Army loves BTS content). But Army is also convinced that BTS music can change the world. So the ones who mainly try to lord it over others about the success of BTS etc, bragging, demeaning other artists blah blah.. usually they've let anger get to them. But otherwise Army likes positivity. That's why despite some toxic elements, the fandom is unshaken. Because Army tends to look only at BTS and vice versa. Give it a month and you'll see exactly what I mean. You cannot escape the experience. I'm from 🇮🇳 by the way.. To all other Indians in the comments section. Happy Independence Day!
amazingly and perfectly conceptualized and answered!! i learnt a thing or two myself! I live in Canada but I'm originally from India - Happy Independence Day ARMY
Thank you for giving a well-thought explanation about BTS and Army. Those information are very interesting. I discovered BTS early last year and there are still a lot of things that I need to discover about them. I'm from the Philippines by the way. :))
self reflection is suchhh a big part of bts' art! don't get me started on their Map of The Soul album series about Jung psychology. they've made a trilogy: Intro Persona, Interlude Shadow and Outro Ego, that explains the path of individuation. amazing concept. if you want to add the explanation videos to these mvs, i strongly suggest to watch the ones by bookish theories!
i am a 50 year old female from Canada and i have been an ARMYs for 5 years now .... i got my my mother into the ARMYs and she is 70 years old ... .she loves them like they are her own grandchildren ..... BORAHAE BTS AND ARMYs
Oh no it's your channel so you can react to anything you want. You just do you manny we love you reacting abt BTS but we respect you to react another artist too.
They have a lot of content on dependency, healthy, unhealthy, necessary etc. Especially in the BU - a fictional storyline where all the members have a full psychological profile (built partly on their own personalities - remotely, but it seems connected in my opinion), and this story follows a group of friends which falls apart, all of them with individual tragic circumstances. Trust me, you will have a chance to talk about this more. And keep in mind that when they have a love song, it doesn't necessarily mean romantic love. More often it could be friendship, family, self-love or just general feeling of affection. I'm from Croatia btw :) I'll comment less in the future, I just had a lot to say today it seems
I am from the Netherlands, and I just graduated from university. I studied cultural sciences and did a minor in racial and gender studies, hence why i ended up writing my thesis about BTS. I honestly really appreciate your thoughts and the explanations that you put in these videos. Even though I am white and a heterosexual woman, I tend to be very conscious about race, gender and identities in general. More so how other people think that they can decide your identity for you instead of forming your own. The latter is what I soooo appreciate about BTS. Every single day, and that is not an exaggeration, they work so extremely hard for not only themselves. Their work actually does inspire ARMYs to self-reflect, find strength, get to know who they are, and no matter who they turn out to be at the end of that journey, there is a place where they are respected and loved. That is the kind of group BTS are. They are not only people who say things and do things in hopes of achieving something, they stand by their word and are respectful and sincere. I don't think I have seen any men in my whole life who have been so vulnerable and sincere yet honest, strong and empowering. Conclusion: I'm in this bangtan shit for life😎💜
there's always a negative/toxic side of a fandom and as army is sooo big the ratio of the toxic side is also big. but nevertheless they are some folks with some missing brain cells and they should be ignored. love your philosophical thoughts and your will to preach. and btw (43:37) love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
How does a 73 yr old great grandmother become ARMY? I have witnessed all the greats in music: Sinatra, Elvis, Dylan, Smokey Robinson, Led Zepplin, Beatles, Stones, Bob Marley, my kids introduced me to NWA, Eminem, Dr.Dre, Snoop, Tupac, Cypress Hill, Immortal Technique etc. I have loved music, dance, fashion, art, poetry, culture, philosophy my whole life. No one these days is making the kind of music, melodies, meaningful lyrics, amazing vocals like BTS . BTS is all of these things performed by the most talented and HUMBLE young men. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
The South Korean 'hierarchy' system is all based on respect and age. You might notice as u get into BTS more and other Korean content that they tend to bow a lot, the deeper the bow, the more respect it signals. Along with this, as In studying Korean myself even in the language itself there is casual language and formal language, casual language is to be spoken to younger people while the formality grows as you speak to ur boss, the elderly etc. Generally in South Korea older people are regarded with more respect while younger people are sometimes put down. BTS also conveys this dynamic in their song 'Baepsae' and similar themes in other songs like 'N.O.' and probably others too. Hopefully this was helpful💜😊
If you look at their lyrics (especially in Their b-sides) you'll understand why we call them so relatable, I'd recommend paradise, louder than bombs, 00:00 (zero o'clock) and people (from Suga aka August d's mixtape)
Hi 61 year old ARMY from Scotland. They are genuine and they are honest in their music -in a word-congruent. Their art and how they live is the same- they have integrity. This is why I find them so interesting and why I am fascinated by them and their journey.
When they first started, they were indeed actually just boys who were aged 15-20. So at that time, “boys” fit in the context before growing to become the men they are today.
Now BTS's logo is an open door which means they can open the door and go beyond the scene, while ARMY's logo is a close door which means we always protect our boys.
ARMY's logo can also be an interpretation of ARMY's viewpoint of the BTS's logo. BTS's logo is opening the door to ARMY who is standing on the other side, and the ARMY logo is the viewpoint of the door opening. That's how i always saw it. but i love this interpretation too - we will always protect our boys no matter what
As a mother of two boys, I have high expectation when it come to music. When my son asked me if I know BTS, my answer was no, I don't know who is BTS. I did a research of BTS and become an army mom. I just wanna share this thought of me to all, and thank you Manny for this video. BTS and army have a deep connection each other, we do have WEVERSE and VLIVE to Communicate around the world.
I'm 31, I'm far from being a screaming teenager and I honestly didn't have a boy band phase. I've always loved music but I have never been this emotionally invested and involved in an artist's journey. The BTS appeal for me is their sincerity and the message in their music. Mostly, I genuinely like who they are as people and believe they work so hard so they deserve it all. I also think they are very accessible and care for their fans, hence the strong relationship. What is their appeal??? It's them, their humanity. Other artists are inaccessible and they become these celebrities that are untouchable, but BTS feels more like a friend, a pen pal, a companion - it's a long distance relationship but it's symbiotic.
You are so intellectual I am going to use your words in my school homework....thank u Manny hope you succeed in your life to the point you are truly happy....
There are toxic people in ARMYs as well. We're just a group of people of different personalities, views and culture who like these seven boys maybe more than other artists or even people. Some are obsessive, some over protective, some are charitable, some stalkers, some really toxic, some a little less toxic, some are balanced, some careful, some really loving.
idts we can actually do anything about those 5% tbh. our fandom is so huge, we have tried several times but those aspects don't ever go away. they have obviously increased over the years as bts grew larger too. sort of inevitable i guess. it's better to ignore them TT
There's definitely nothing we can do. There are terrible people in the world and with a fandom the size of ours, we are bound to have some. We are the size of a relatively large country and I'm sure there's no country without crime or people who just spread pure hatred. All we can do is make our voices and actions louder than theirs
Sometimes I doubt if all of these toxic fans are actually “fans” of bts. You never know these days. Other people can go to lengths to give fandoms or artists a bad name. Also if they are really fans of BTS as they call themselves then they know this kind of negativity is not what BTS is about and not what they stand for. Even if the 5% May seem noisiest, hope you stay focused on the 95% that are positive and supportive of your journey. ☺️ And hey, if you do react to other artists or have other content, it’s your channel. You do you ☺️💜
"boyband" is only derogatory when intended as such. even the members refer to themselves as a "boyband" sometimes, or "Bangtan boys" though they have open the discussion into "Bangtan Grandpas" lol
V : "Yes, not only they are dear to me but they are the people I can't live without" no matter how many times I hear this...these words by him always make me cry
Hi Manny, I enjoyed ur reactions, ur authentic and genuine... and u never seize to amaze me with ur bright ideas💜💜💜... By the way, am a 42 year old baby army☺️... Just got into BTS at the start of the pandemic last year, around april... So, I am one of those older ones, shall I say... I was once a fan of NSYNC and the BACKSTREET BOYS back in the days, but never been this engaged like this with BTS... Before I was like, ohh there's nsync and bsb dropping new songs, and that's it... But with BTS, they hit hard, especially with the fans... They are engaged with their fans... From their humble beginnings till now, they are the same... They stayed grounded and humble... And never forget to thank the army's for everything that they have achieved... Aside from their deep and moving lyrics, they are amazing performers, and humble human beings, and most of all they are funny... I don't know, but these guys, just watching them, brightens up my day even more... And what's remarkable about them, is that they keep telling us to love ourselves... Which makes me respect them even more, for their messages and for them as a person... I don't know, but for me personally, BTS is way way different from other artists out there... Sorry for the long rant... Anyways, loved ur reactions, and looking forward too... Keep it coming... BORAHAE💜💜💜
Wow, thank you. I love this comment and I'm sorry it took me so long to respond. I just needed time to come back, in order to fully appreciate the thought you put into it. Thank you 💜💜
@@mannyreacts944 Not a problem Manny... Just keep doing what u love to do and make the most out of it... And enjoy life to its fullest... God bless u on ur journey... We are all here to support u...💜💜💜
gladly bts always here to remind us to better our lives, to follow our dreams and passions, to archive our goals. as Magic Shop's lyrics say "you gave me the best of me, so you'll give you the best of you"
i refer bts as my life saviour, not to exaggerate things, but like for real real... there's a saying that we met bts at the time we needed them the most, so there's no such as early or too late in armys vocabulary.
Keep in mind, when they started...they were boys....teenage boys, but they've grown and evolved as artists. They got together and trained in 2010 and officially debuted in 2013. Now we're in 2021, so they're all men now. 😁💜 #ARMYsince2014
There's also a video by xceleste is "This is BTS ARMY" I hope you react that too. I suggest you to react BTS discography from the beginning like their debut song 'No more dream ' and also 'N.O '
I am from India 🇮🇳. BTS has a song called "pied piper" about stan culture, talking to ARMY to focus on their study and work while spending time on them otherwise you'll ruin yourself. You should watch the live performance with English subtitles. I love this song, it's beautiful but a little funny to me even though it's not funny, you'll know what I mean if you watch the performance with lyrics.
Just so we're clear. BTS MUSIC stands alone, even without the message, it is EXCELLENT. Those threatening people are PRETENDING to be ARMY or they are sasaengs... to give ARMY a bad reputation. Common PR tactic. The racist othering they face is mind blowing.
They are amazing live, if you can get thru the hunger games involved with getting a ticket- they are so worth it. I’m 44, my 15 yr old and I are both army and to be honest I am the more hardcore fan at the moment as she is a multi fan. I think the reason I love them is their music has so many amazing messages while they are also amazing to watch perform. On top of that, they have so much behind the scenes content that shows us just how humble and kind they all are- I just love them…they bring me up when I’m having a bad day, just as they do for my daughter. 💜💜💜💜
I'm 61....I'm impressed with BTS bc its finally music that's worth listening to....without seeing somebody's butt cheeks or boobies in a music video. I mean I live with an open mind and heart but it gets to be a bit much at times....I want music that makes ME feel good and they do that! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 PS: don't get me wrong....if I could...I'd probably would be shaking my goods...I just can't anymore 😉😂😂
Yes i agree with you... kinda getting bored to see and listening music just talking about sex,drugs,and seeing naked woman or naked man on the music video.
I am a teacher and of course my pupils love BTS, or I think it’s most the girls. I’m interested in music so I often listened to “my children’s” suggestions. I wasn’t prepared to the journey I’d had in front me. I started to watch their videos, and the music just hit me in the stomach! The more I listen to the more I wanted to know. And I didn’t knew what they were singing about, but they sang so beautiful and the rapper just smashed it. Then add their dancing skills and I was sold! When I search BTS, then I knew I had a really good summer before me❣️☀️😎 I am from Sweden and I’m 53 years old, and now at least my own children calls me obsessed, but I call me ARMY.😅🤍💚💜💙🖤🧡❤️
3:42 solely my opinion and point of view. I think it is ESSENTIAL to call them a boyband. The same way I believe it is ESSENTIAL that we stop putting so much weight on titles. This is how society has gotten away from humanity and is now an artificial, economic conclusion. They are absolutely a boyband. They are 7 grown men that make socially conscious music, make artistic choices for their albums and are crazy talented. It is not supposed to be a negative connotation. Boyband by definition refers to a group of young men that sing and dance. BTS fall under that. People want to feel superior by belitering the meaning of words. I have always felt that labels are used to maintain our lazy tendency to not get to know a subject or person. The labels and the stereotypes attached to someone is what let's you know who they are, as opposed to paying attention to the individual. Zodiac Signs tells you their personality Professions tell you their worth Legal status Tells you their past. Sexual Orietarion tells you their Identity. It is Absurd. We put entirely too much weight on titles which take away the history every person carries. Generalizing and Judging are important traits of our psychology, but only to an extent. It should not be a crutch we use to deem someone worth our time. And this is why I am all for calling them a K-POP Boy Band. Because it is what they are as a lable and it doesn't matter one bit. You get to see what they bring once you give them the chance, regardless of a damn label. And this is true for everyone and everything. This is something I pay attention to, not only regarding BTS, but simply observing my history and environments in general. It does not have to mean anything to others, but it matters to me. 😌💜 I won't apologize for the rant. 😁
i think the word boyband puts a stigma on artist thus we usually don't like when bts are called a boyband or compared to boybands. sometimes media links their success to nsync or backstreet boys which doesn't make any sence lol
43:39 i’m from Saudi Arabia I’m an army from this year and I learned a lot of them, they have good vibes and they give me the positivity that I need, I swear if you know them better you’ll understand what I mean, we’re not just fans for singers or dancers we’re like a family...we purple them💜
I think the reason why BTS fans are so diverse it's not because of "just" their music, it's because of how the music that they do clearly resonated with every one of us. The message and how sincere it was made us so feel the connection with them. Their sincerity in performing and creating music is on another level. They made sure that it is a song that wasn't only related to us but also to them. In a current world where music is all about the trend and the hype. BTS is creating a new type of music that is not only good in our ears but also can pierce through our hearts. And that was made this fandom so diverse. It was not music that is just "loud" but the music created with a sincere and heartfelt message that can resonate with every age, gender, and race.
Yes I went to 3 BTS concerts and everytime it was such an experience. Firstly, already at that time it was the hunger games to get tickets (3 times my father and I failed, it was my friend that succeeded in entering the website to buy for both of us) it's crazy, the second websites open, if you don't have the fastess wifi ever, you end up being 100 000 in the waiting list. Secondly, the emotions I felt there, they are so strong, you feel ALIVE, and you feel UNITED, you feel united with the thousands of people around you from every age/nationality/gender/races/sexual identity, whatever all that doesn't matter, we are all together to celebrate love and life and bts, with our lighting Army Bomb in hand that are all linked together forming beautiful colors and rainbows. Even if you are far from the stage, you see all those people it's beautiful. Near me was a super energetic grand mother with green hair that was so full of life. When Bts was singing the Truth Untold, a spanish woman was crying big tears next to me for personal reason and that made me cry for her and for my own personal issues at that time. But just after, the rapline came in with "Tears" and got us hyped up again and fighting our inner thoughts that things can become better if we put work to it. And Bts always take time to talk to us during their concerts, I love that. Also one thing that is tattooed in my memory is their fascinated faces when they heard what french people do in concert (or sport matches): tapping our foot on the ground to make noise, it's a way to show our excitement ! Yoongi said at first he thought it was an earthquake! But then they were all so excited and asked us to do it again and they were smiling so wide. It really is a pretty memory 😊 And while waiting for the concert to start , the right side of the stadium started to say "So show me" and the other side "I'll show you" (lyrics from a bts song they wrote fo army) and idk how we did it in such a huge stadium without it being prepare at all, but we were so synchronized it was so cool how humans can do beautiful things when together. So yeah, when you go to a bts concert you can really see all ages and feel alive! 💜 The thing that is hard after a concert is the down feeling you have the next day, it's like your body felt so much things at once that now it is empty x)) post-concert blues haha Thanks for the reaction Manny !💜
Manny I love how you don't filter your Opinions to gain views, I like how honest you are in calling out anyone and everyone! as for Toxicity sadly it exist in every fandom but it doesn't represent the message BTS stands for. I am a fan and i am grateful since their Music has inspired me and helped me, but I know my place as a fan of their Music and them as people without it overshadowing my life. As always i enjoy your commentary and glad your sticking to your values and being genuine💜
Wanted to say, I am 61 yr old female that found BTS when I was 58. There was something about them when I first heard them that I had have more! Every song touches me in one way or another. There is something special about these 7 young men. They can make you laugh, cry, reflect and teach you what it is to love yourself first. They say that people will come into your life at a time when you need them the most and when I found them, it was what I needed. I love them to the moon and back and have so much respect them. They are so real and relatable. The talent and heart that these 7 men have is untouchable. They will go down in history as the greatest group of all time. Linda BTS Army in Huntsville Alabama 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Hi Manny, i like how you voice your opinion. Ofcourse there are toxic fans in every fandom, don't mind the negativity and stay positive. Do what you love and react to what you want to. Stay healthy and stay safe.💜
I'm from Iran. and though it's hard(with all the filters and political issues), Persian ARMY always support BTS however they can. I'm proud to be an ARMY. and I'll always be there to support them
I love music, different kinds of music, and I am 51 years old my daughter she called herself an Army , the first time I heard their song, I felt something in my heart ... their music is nice to hear... there's one particular voice linger in my ears and mind .. I ask her if there's a girl in the group , she told me that No Mom , they are all 7 boys ... Ah okay, then I ask one by one who and what is the name of member and I watched them really confused ... then I see Jimin the charming and cute boy ... and I heard he sings high note... That's him the voice I liked. from them on I search and watch videos of them...every night , every vacant time I have I watched I like them all, the pain, hardship, stress , struggles they suffered a lot . But in all their suffering you can see the funny side, love and caring to each other, playing like a little kids while working. , The hardship will pay ... even though their famous and rich they are still down to earth and respectful boys. They deserved all of that. I like them all but I have (1) one heart, special eyes to Jimin his EXTRA MOVES makes him standout the most FOR ME . The Cuteness, being Charming, the most Caring, being thoughtful and a gift giver to all of them, the cake fairy , so graceful but fearless in stage. I treat Him as my son, feeling happy for his parents, they have a soft kindhearted Son. His parents is great , all He have is coming from his humble and loving parents. All the achievements he got is a reward to them. All the concert, practices, bon voyage, In the Soop, Run Bts ..... etc... I watched them all.. Never failed in a single day that I didn't watch them. , even if I'm working I played no ads bts playlist ... luckily I have a supportive husband .. I hope when this pandemic end we can go to South Korea to visit Busan the hometown of Jimin , to meet his parents or his father who runs their Restaurant .
well... ceo was an adult when bts started. and they were 15-20 yo then, they kinda _were_ the boys maybe it depends on culture, but in mine there's nothing wrong with calling someone young, a boy more to that their name BTS is Bangtan Boys haha but recently they've jokingly said they are not boys anymore referring to that 😂 then they've said they want to make music always so maybe they will rename the group to Bangtan papas lol
I genuinely respect and admire your views & opinions. I’m 42 yrs old and you’ve made think more deeply on the topics you discussed, and consider them in brand new ways, so thank you for that. Also, I’m from Ireland 🇮🇪💜
I really like the way you analyse Things and thoughts i appreciate that . Please feel free to say and give your sincere opinion and welcome to the army 💜
Wow, thank you. I love this comment and I'm sorry it took me so long to respond. I just needed time to come back, in order to fully appreciate the thought you put into it. Thanks Ounis 💜💜
Why i feel like i'm in some sort of a therapy session while watching this video 😁 i really love how you put your thoughts and you sounds so intellectual.. i'm enjoying this journey with you.. i found BTS last year, and honestly they helped me a lot during the pandemic, i watch their videos daily and it helps brighten up my days, they always put smile in my face everytime i watch them..they have so many contents, MVs, live performances, reality shows, interviews, etc..we can never be bored as an Army 😍 Looking forward for the next videos from you, i hope you enjoying this journey, stay healthy and happy... Much love 💜💜
They have gone through alot...that's the reason we sometimes tend to be overprotective, It's not like we hate anybody or any other artist..it's just that we don't want them to go through all that shit again.
Thank You, Manny, for the journey so far with our Boys keep your heart open for more. Ok, so here I'm sharing, No matter what you do, someone will always be there who doesn't like you or the things you do, & some way or other they showed up to spreads negativity around. What I keep saying to myself is, If YOU believe in YOURSELF that you are doing the RIGHT THING, You don't need to worry about those few rotten folks. JUST STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF & WITH YOUR KIND OF PEOPLE AROUND. Stay Safe" Take care from INDIA"
You should react to AgustD (aka Suga) ft RM "Strange “ it is about the downsides of the system (capitalism). And at this moment ARMY has been beating and revealing the corruption of the US music industry, radio and streaming. Their are alot of good (scientific) articles on BTS by example on activism, rasism, misogyny, exoticism, psychology, sociology etc. I can give you links to some of those if interested. From Norway...
They will be forever my 2nd family and my best friends.And I am not sorry, cause they made my life better, they helped me the most in developing myself, loving myself, they ambitioned me to do a looot of things.Through their music, their personalities, watching they music videos, their lives, the interviews, their shows.And some people still hate them for what...:((. Also If you have any questions abaout AANYTHING, LITERALLY ANYTHING, just ask armys, we will always help you!!Also I think u can start with watch their music videos and listening to those songs first, cause I think it is easier for you this way.Also the storyline, somebody needs to tell him about the storyline and everything.
Hi Manny.. I'm 36 years old Mom of two from Indonesia. Love watching youre BTS reaction,an always waiting for the othes BTS reaction. Like Jimin said : Hey Manny, You Nice Keep Going 👌👌👌
Meh- we know there are toxic ppl. It's the 1% rule. Of the whole, there is a percentage of idiots with ZERO boundaries. They're incapable of recognizing that they represent BTS and level-headed ARMYs. We don't like them and we correct the sht out of them on twitter. Curating a healthy space applies to every platform and most of us will correct and remove them from sharing their "opinions" when possible. I don't give them recognition whatsoever.
There are toxic fans in every fandom. Because army is really strong online, even if some small stuff happen, thousands of people tweet and all of this trends. The problem comes when someone is racist towards bts or something equally unfair and when everyone is calling them out, there is always this small vocal toxic fans who sent them death threats and shit and they use that to paint the entire fandom as toxic and use victim of death threat card to escape the spotlight on them and not apologize for the shit they do.
I personally think why people from all ages love them is because their music is special. Not like any other normal kpop songs. They cares. They cares about society, mental health and many other things which touches people from all around thr world. Not to mention their hilarious personalities lol You'll get there if u start learning about them more about how chaotic they can be😂 but anyways, I'm 15 and probably the youngest viewer on ur channel but I have many Army friends around 40s and 50s and even know an Army who's over 90:) I just love how beautiful this fandom is Edit: Oh and also, we don't refer them as a boy band cause they're not. In kpop, there are only boy groups and girl groups. I don't think anyone use the word boy band there lol Plus, I personally prefer the word boy group more:)
Damn, i felt called out the times you gave a longer comment (about living through your idol,..) lol, very real talk. You are very good in wording your thoughts & i can totally see why you resonate with Namjoon (RM). Also, i love that you aren't like other reactors, i like your realness. Please don't ever change. It might be hard to ignore the loud ones in your comments, but don't take those people too serious. The fandom is big & there are many immature armys/antis. Do whatever you want and know the real ones will be here to support :))
"BTS finds you in time of need". First time I heard of BTS was 2019, I live in London and they were in London for their tour (... I wish I had known better 😩...) and they were displayed everywhere in the massive screen in Piccadilly Square: which is a HUGE DEAL. But I was like "I'm too old for boybands, whatever". February 2020 I was on twitter and trending was "BTS Grand Central Station Performance of ON" and I was like "you know what? Let's see what the big deal is about" and I must have watched that performance 10 times in a raw. I was shocked. I also listened to UGH and Filter the whole time during my Lockdown. January 2021 for personal issues I just was at my all time low and I remembered a reaction to UGH on YT from a channel and THAT, their reaction to the band, made me want to look into them and I am not exaggerating when I say that they saved my 2021. Getting to know the band, listening to their music, understanding the struggle they went through and the achievements they were able to accomplish. They came to me when I needed them and THIS transcends age. I'm 34. Borahae Manny 💜.
Like others have said BTS music is just so relatable to people of all ages and backgrounds. And it's actually refreshing to hear music that has meaning and not just about having sex with whoever, getting high or drunk, bragging how rich and great they are, not cursing every other word or having girls half naked and shaking their a$$es in music videos. But I honestly think it's just they make good music that's versatile and they are incredible performers and extremely likable. Michael Jackson has fans of all ages too and nobody ever questioned why. I prefer male group to boy band.
Im 50 this year.i show my kids and grandchildren bts there amazing they make my life better i find it hard to talk and text but today ive just turnt to this and it flows xxxx UK
I personally think the reason why BTS has a diverse age demographic fanbase is because of how they present themselves. Liking them for their music is one thing but liking them for their personalities, authenticity and ideals is another. I mean, let’s be honest, not all good artists are embodied with good manners and are authentic. I personally can’t be a fan of an artist that I don’t see as a good role model no matter how talented he/she is. I like how BTS is being human (making mistakes, being funny, being clumsy, getting sad, etc.) at the same time upholding proper conduct like being respectful, appreciative and sensitive to people around them. I encounter some comments of fans saying that they love them even before actually listening and understanding their music because of their personalities. Some parents who has an ARMY child becomes their fan too because they approve of them as their child’s role models. It’s kinda like sports.. you see, there’s a whole clan being a fan of a baseball or basketball team. That goes the same way with BTS.
I like the way you try to explain your point of view especially about life in general. I get what you mean when you said that Stan culture might cause a fan to be contented seeing their favorite artist achieving their dreams but not living their own lives. I think (most of the ARMYs will agree) that BTS music and message inspire a lot of people. For me personally, I was not happy with my former work before and felt stuck and not growing at all but was too afraid to let go because I was young back then but after hearing the song "No more dream" by BTS, it encouraged me to get out of that suffocating situation. I am still not sure what I want to do in my career and this stressed me so much before but I found comfort in the song "Paradise" by BTS. The song states that it is okay to not have a dream or to have little dreams as long as you're happy. Your happiness is the most important.
i think the most attractive thing in bts' art is thier honesty. people respect the sincerity, it's a link that connects people's minds, it's the trust that's important for all of us regardless of age. bts is the family to army, and you love your family either you're 15 or 55 💜 i don't know how to say it better than that they are the family for us. they are here when we need them, they support us to lead our lives, they let us cry when we feel like it and comfort us with the promise that tomorrow will be better. even if it's just music or online content. they mean it when they say they love armys and want to know our stories and worry about our well being. that's what the family is
Haha lets make a meeting and kick out that 5 person of army 🤣(wish it was possible). Anyways have a good day and if you see disrespectful and rude comment then delete or ignore them, those people are not ok and there not army, your amazing and I like that you also do reactions to other things. Edit: xcelest made a video talking more about the army. I really recommed you to check it out as well as the "inside the most powerful fandom" video to get to know the fandom a little bit better.
In this I can speak for my self and my experience but probably a lot of people can relate I am a single mother of 41 and even for me is a surprise why I consider myself as an army I think I mentioned before I never been a fan of any artist or group in my adolescent age never but for me they are been a comfort, a refuge in my worst time and they always put an smile even if I am crying and the message they give to young people is good besides their talent of course we have to admit they're a complete package and now day is very difficult to find artist like this I just love them and respect people that take time to know them instead of critized them thank you 💜💜💜💜
Don't worry Manny do what you want💜💜 We tired from these toxic fans and they active loudly in social media Also there is a solo toxic fans who attached other BTS members😑 "Please love the 7 of us, without leaving any member out" kim teahyung(V) - BTS
Also, real quick to explain the use of "boy" in their case, he referred to them as boys because when they started they were boys, JK (JungKook) was around 14 when he joined BigHit/HYBE but 16 when he debuted and the oldest was Jin who was 18 when he joined and 20 when they debuted. Bangtan Sonyeondan means "Bulletproof Boy scouts" and the members have recently been pointing out how they indeed are not boys anymore and also been joking about becoming "Bulleproof Grandpas" 😂😂😂 as they would love to keep going on for a long time.💜.
I have been to a concert. I was lucky enough to be at the London wembley show day 2, where army surprised BTS by singing young forever and everyone cried together. Seeing them live is another level. You can see their heart and soul on stage. One of the greatest performers!!! It's just amazing energy for 3+ hours.
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Some of you asked me to start a BTS reaction playlist! 🙂⬇️
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XCELESTE is great ....And some songs have explanation videos...DKDKTV has the best "Explained by a Korean videos"...For the songs with Korean puns or sayings...sometimes just knowing the lyrics is not enough.....Like the songs "Ddaeng"."Ugh" and "Spring Day"....they have explanation videos
Glad you mentioned social and economic issues in society etc...you definitely gotta check out "Bapsae" lyric video and *"Bapsae Explained by a Korean"* by DKDKTV. They address those issues in one of their many songs that critique society etc. DKDKTV has a lot of explained videos that analyzes a lot of their songs. "Bapsae" is just one of many. 😁💜
I am from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Hii,,army from malaysia here..i like you reaction to bts,,
I think you should react to their personalities
To answer your question as to why BTS have such abnormal age demographic, I just genuinely think it's because of how relatable they are in their music, through their messages. BTS members debuted at such young age back in 2013, with the youngest member Jungkook was only 15 at the time. So naturally, their early fanbase consist of teenagers around that age. And since you haven't really indulge much into their discography, I'd like to give a bit spoiler. The entire journey of their discography actually follows the natural flows of life. Their early albums around their debut talk of school, young love, rebellions and discovering new world. Then as they grow into their 20s, they talk about growth, anxieties, temptation and youth in their music. Then the topic grows more into self-love, self-acceptance, self-discovery which will be very evident in their Love Yourself album series. And the topics just go on and on, each time developing into something more relatable to people of their age. In their BE album, for another example, is an album made in quarantine. Talks about the feelings and emotions you feel when you're trapped inside your house. And now as evident in Butter and PTD, they just want to make happy music that can help people go through everyday life. So, what I want to say here is that, BTS' music is for everyone, for every age. You could be stuck in your teenage dream and you can easily find a BTS song from Dark&Wild album to resonate with it. You may be someone in your 20s who dont know what you want to do in your life, then the song Paradise will tell you its okay not to have a dream. You may be someone in your 40s, trying to start a new life then you find BTS telling you its okay to go slow. It's comforting for people to have an artist who can put into words of how you feel. At least for me, I can almost find a BTS song that I can relate to if Im ever stuck in ANY situation. I'm pretty sure most ARMYs agree with me on this. Wow I talk a lot haha bye I hope it makes sense
Its true. Rm has said that you find BTS when you need them the most and that has been so true for me. I was at a point of life where i joined college but i was struggling to find my place with no one to talk to in a new city. I used to sit in my dorm and not talk to anyone. Started taking up bad habits like smoking and was falling into depression. Thays when i found them. Ihave a tendency to latch onto some artist and forget about my problems but then i listened to epiphany and promise, answer, paradise, magic shop and their whole ly msg and for the first time i felt so comforted by music that i cant even understand. I was having a toxic relationship and songs like tear and seesaw saved my life. I was on a path of self destruction but bts saved my life and i know every1 has their own story.
Very well said 💜
That was so beautifully put 💜
now thisssss is THE comment. perfectly put, thank you!!
very well said 💜
I will tell you why BTS appeals to me-as a 44 year old woman.
Part of it is because as we get older, I think we are better able to both recognize and appreciate sincerity. And BTS are nothing if not sincere in their passion for their art, their commitment to make a difference, and their love for ARMY. They have consistently been themselves, with all their insecurities and flaws.
Secondly: BTS' sing about LIFE-not just love, sex, heartbreak and partying-but real LIFE issues, like depression, loneliness, self-doubt, self-LOVE, not having direction or a dream, feeling stuck in your life, fears of moving on in life, temptation...I could go on and on. But even though they started out writing for young people, from a young person's perspective, all those issues ALSO resonate with older adults too...those kinds of experiences and thoughts and feelings don't just go away when you turn 30 or 40 or 50...we still feel hopeless, or stuck, of scared. We still deal with mental health issues, we still doubt ourselves, we still struggle to love ourselves and understand our world. BTS sings about and speaks to the human condition, and that is why they resonate with people from so many different age groups.
beautifully said ARMY
@@e0n555 Omg don't cry!
I'm 40 years old mom with 3 kids, i never thought i would like BTS, but when i heard their music it was blowing me away..i love their music a lot and i love the messages that they bring a long, when i got to know them better i couldn't help but falling in love more and more with them..i love how sincere these boys are, i'm always smile when i watch their show and their live performance is amazing 😍 now i feel my days is happier and brighter, i feel more younger.. i love them so much 💜
I wish i could go to their concert one day at least once in my life
I agree!
I'm in my 40s too, and it is very refreshing to hear music that is not about trashing your ex and heartbreaks or material wealth you've acquired
Well said fellow 40+💜💜💜
On the toxic comment, as an Army I know some Armies can be toxic I cannot defend them..but Real Armys who take the message from BTS aren't toxic, we know it's okay not to like BTS as people have unique taste in music, you like them and you'll declare yourself as Army member when you want to, you shouldn't be forced, please react to what you like those who want to watch and support will do so..BTS fandom is not toxic it's just some people who ruin things. We love your reactions 💜💜💜
exactly what I was saying, please do not pay too much heed to those types of comments. I'm a baby army too I joined the fandom in the BE era so I completely understand. Things take time and they find you when you need them the most. This community is all about self journey, appreciation, love, patience and understanding. we're all here for you
Yeah you are correct 🥲💜
thats true.. thats i would say also.. thank you
Another thing about BTS is they never take us for granted. They always work so hard for us because we worked hard for them. That's also our reason, we work hard because they work hard for us. We're literally giving back to each other. The success they have right now, it's all organic. And whenever they get an award, they always mention ARMY at some point. They tell us congratulations. They will say "This is what you've accomplished ARMY!" and that's why we feel attached to them because they made us feel special, cherished, and loved.
I would also note that around 4:55 or so when you were talking about Bang PD-nim calling them "boys"-at the time that was said, they literally WERE boys, ranging in age from 15-20 when they debuted.
But beyond that, as someone who's spent a lot of time in Asia, and has been deep into the east Asian music scene since 1993, I agree with what you said about the systematic infantilization and emasculation of Asian men. 100%
Agree. JK is the youngest and will then 24 in September yet I'm American media they are still called "boys". They don't even LOOK like boys if you take a moment to observe their forms and features. I don't like it.
I am at the age that I don’t want to hear songs about ex boyfriend, breakup, women, sex and money. I am so sick of American pop songs that stay the same for years. BTS songs are relatable for any age ranges. I love their deep lyrics. BTS has has song about economic crisis that you mentioned. They are also more authentic.
One of the reasons they have such a big age demographic is because of how relatable their music is. Their lyrics are really relatable and touching.
BTS used to have a lot of conflicts about bananas, dumplings, clothes, underwear,... but now they just need to look into each other's eyes and know exactly what their members want.
When you mentioned all the stuff 😂😂💜
@@WTeey 😭lmaooo
Haha I can't forget the day they were fighting over a coupon
I never forget the time early on when Suga got mad at Jk and decided to assert his dominance by stealing his underwear. While JK was searching for it, Suga was wearing it and feeling very pleased. I'm sure they have SO many stories like this we never will know!
@@HadassaMoon144 assert dominance!!😂 I can't... 😂 Suga is so funny
You are going to love Baepsae. LOVE it. It's got to do with unjust circumstances and judging people by unfair standards, in the way you described. Gotta watch the dance practice with subtitles and then the explanation video by dkdk TV since it's full of Korean idioms. Looking forward to it.
also N.O. !!
Yes! I second that suggestion :-)
I'm 61 and I love BTS. Other than I love their music, song lyrics and message, dance choreography, I think I'm also attracted to their personalities, work ethics, humbleness, sincerity, their love for their fans. It seems like the more I know about them, the more I respect and love them.
I'm a 46 year old white male...I love these guys
I'm going to try and answer you as we go along
1. 2:15 Age appeal - There are 2 parts to it. One is the lyrical focus of their songs. Two is the way they connect with fans. BTS has always been equally appreciative of fans of all ages and I think they have an innately welcoming vibe (Disclosure: I'm 30+)
2. 4:40 Bang PD referred to them as boys because they really were boys. By international age, they were 14 - 19. He was targeting the youth as an audience when they began. He wanted to create positive role models.
3. 17:22 I think there is also the aspect of them compromising with each other to find that balance. In today's world there is a percentage of the world that thinks some of it is a sort of magical fit that happens without any work put in by the parties involved.
4. 28:30 I strongly recommend you check out "School of Tears". It was a song written on top of Kendrick Lamar's Swimming Pools about the way society treats school culture.
5. 30:00 No harm speaking up on the toxic side of the fanbase. In actuality it is a small percentage of the fandom. The issue is that there is no such as "small" in Army. The sheer volume of the fanbase means that a small percentage is still huge in absolute numbers. As a fanbase, Army was forced into the corner A LOT in the early days. Even now, you see a lot of hate for BTS in the various platforms (Ask any Army and they'll tell you a recent story. The hate is continuous). This has made the fanbase defensive to a point where there is a lack of self control. I think that sucks as an Army but just like in every fandom, the good ones speak up on this. But change doesn't happen in a single day and there isn't anything the fanbase can really do about the toxic fans.
6. 30:30 Most Army are grateful you gave BTS a chance and that you are so erudite and eloquent. I should warn you that some of those comments may not necessarily be from Army. Other fanbases have been saying this in people's channels to "warn/discourage" them because Army tends to post a lot of video requests.
7. 36:00 The entire BTS involvement with BLM was a very interesting case. US Army has a sizeable percentage of African Americans and they had hoped for BTS's statement on BLM because of their roots being hiphop. During that time, Big Hit was researching organizations to donate to and verifying that their donations would be put to good use. This caused a delay in their release of the statement. In that time, huge fights broke out within the fandom itself where some fans didn't want BTS to get involved with BLM since they were still struggling to gain recognition in the US while fans of African descent really wanted BTS to stand up to show their words meant something (The UN speech was about equality). Eventually the tweet came up and the news of the donation broke. With AAPI as well, they were late by a week or 2. From what I have seen, Big Hit & BTS never do anything in a rush. But when they do something, it's in full conviction. But in today's fast paced world, they can be seen as slow to the uptake.
The BTS & Army relationship is something relatively unique in this industry. Because Army puts money where their mouth is. You are watching Rise of Bangtan so you will understand the difference soon. But the fandom collectively raised BTS to popularity. But its not done expecting something in return (well except their music & videos. Army loves BTS content). But Army is also convinced that BTS music can change the world. So the ones who mainly try to lord it over others about the success of BTS etc, bragging, demeaning other artists blah blah.. usually they've let anger get to them. But otherwise Army likes positivity. That's why despite some toxic elements, the fandom is unshaken. Because Army tends to look only at BTS and vice versa. Give it a month and you'll see exactly what I mean. You cannot escape the experience.
I'm from 🇮🇳 by the way.. To all other Indians in the comments section. Happy Independence Day!
amazingly and perfectly conceptualized and answered!! i learnt a thing or two myself! I live in Canada but I'm originally from India - Happy Independence Day ARMY
Happy belated independence day army. I am indian too
Happy belated Independence day Army 💜
I'm from Indonesia, our Independence day is tomorrow August 17
Thank you for giving a well-thought explanation about BTS and Army. Those information are very interesting. I discovered BTS early last year and there are still a lot of things that I need to discover about them. I'm from the Philippines by the way. :))
self reflection is suchhh a big part of bts' art! don't get me started on their Map of The Soul album series about Jung psychology. they've made a trilogy: Intro Persona, Interlude Shadow and Outro Ego, that explains the path of individuation. amazing concept. if you want to add the explanation videos to these mvs, i strongly suggest to watch the ones by bookish theories!
i am a 50 year old female from Canada and i have been an ARMYs for 5 years now .... i got my my mother into the ARMYs and she is 70 years old ... .she loves them like they are her own grandchildren ..... BORAHAE BTS AND ARMYs
Oh no it's your channel so you can react to anything you want. You just do you manny we love you reacting abt BTS but we respect you to react another artist too.
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They have a lot of content on dependency, healthy, unhealthy, necessary etc. Especially in the BU - a fictional storyline where all the members have a full psychological profile (built partly on their own personalities - remotely, but it seems connected in my opinion), and this story follows a group of friends which falls apart, all of them with individual tragic circumstances. Trust me, you will have a chance to talk about this more. And keep in mind that when they have a love song, it doesn't necessarily mean romantic love. More often it could be friendship, family, self-love or just general feeling of affection.
I'm from Croatia btw :) I'll comment less in the future, I just had a lot to say today it seems
Hello, Ana. I’m from Hawaii/USA. I liked your comment. I hope you continue to comment. I enjoyed it so much.
Love this! Thanks Ana!
I am from the Netherlands, and I just graduated from university. I studied cultural sciences and did a minor in racial and gender studies, hence why i ended up writing my thesis about BTS. I honestly really appreciate your thoughts and the explanations that you put in these videos. Even though I am white and a heterosexual woman, I tend to be very conscious about race, gender and identities in general. More so how other people think that they can decide your identity for you instead of forming your own. The latter is what I soooo appreciate about BTS. Every single day, and that is not an exaggeration, they work so extremely hard for not only themselves. Their work actually does inspire ARMYs to self-reflect, find strength, get to know who they are, and no matter who they turn out to be at the end of that journey, there is a place where they are respected and loved. That is the kind of group BTS are. They are not only people who say things and do things in hopes of achieving something, they stand by their word and are respectful and sincere. I don't think I have seen any men in my whole life who have been so vulnerable and sincere yet honest, strong and empowering. Conclusion: I'm in this bangtan shit for life😎💜
@@e0n555 sadly, no😂
CONGRATS, LAURA! Your thesis sounds fascinating! : )
@@mannyreacts944 thank youu🤗💜
there's always a negative/toxic side of a fandom and as army is sooo big the ratio of the toxic side is also big. but nevertheless they are some folks with some missing brain cells and they should be ignored. love your philosophical thoughts and your will to preach.
and btw (43:37) love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Lmao hi from india, neighbour
@@hyyhenthusiast07 hi!!
How does a 73 yr old great grandmother become ARMY? I have witnessed all the greats in music: Sinatra, Elvis, Dylan, Smokey Robinson, Led Zepplin, Beatles, Stones, Bob Marley, my kids introduced me to NWA, Eminem, Dr.Dre, Snoop, Tupac, Cypress Hill, Immortal Technique etc. I have loved music, dance, fashion, art, poetry, culture, philosophy my whole life. No one these days is making the kind of music, melodies, meaningful lyrics, amazing vocals like BTS . BTS is all of these things performed by the most talented and HUMBLE young men. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
The South Korean 'hierarchy' system is all based on respect and age. You might notice as u get into BTS more and other Korean content that they tend to bow a lot, the deeper the bow, the more respect it signals. Along with this, as In studying Korean myself even in the language itself there is casual language and formal language, casual language is to be spoken to younger people while the formality grows as you speak to ur boss, the elderly etc. Generally in South Korea older people are regarded with more respect while younger people are sometimes put down. BTS also conveys this dynamic in their song 'Baepsae' and similar themes in other songs like 'N.O.' and probably others too. Hopefully this was helpful💜😊
Very helpful l💜
7:40 you reminded me of their song bapsae ( you should react to it and the explanation by dkdktv once you're done with documentaries)
If you look at their lyrics (especially in Their b-sides) you'll understand why we call them so relatable, I'd recommend paradise, louder than bombs, 00:00 (zero o'clock) and people (from Suga aka August d's mixtape)
Hi 61 year old ARMY from Scotland. They are genuine and they are honest in their music -in a word-congruent. Their art and how they live is the same- they have integrity. This is why I find them so interesting and why I am fascinated by them and their journey.
When they first started, they were indeed actually just boys who were aged 15-20. So at that time, “boys” fit in the context before growing to become the men they are today.
Now BTS's logo is an open door which means they can open the door and go beyond the scene, while ARMY's logo is a close door which means we always protect our boys.
ARMY's logo can also be an interpretation of ARMY's viewpoint of the BTS's logo. BTS's logo is opening the door to ARMY who is standing on the other side, and the ARMY logo is the viewpoint of the door opening. That's how i always saw it. but i love this interpretation too - we will always protect our boys no matter what
As a mother of two boys, I have high expectation when it come to music. When my son asked me if I know BTS, my answer was no, I don't know who is BTS. I did a research of BTS and become an army mom. I just wanna share this thought of me to all, and thank you Manny for this video. BTS and army have a deep connection each other, we do have WEVERSE and VLIVE to Communicate around the world.
My mom just turned 60 this year and she loves BTS. Her favorite song is Anpanman. 💜💜💜
I'm 31, I'm far from being a screaming teenager and I honestly didn't have a boy band phase. I've always loved music but I have never been this emotionally invested and involved in an artist's journey.
The BTS appeal for me is their sincerity and the message in their music. Mostly, I genuinely like who they are as people and believe they work so hard so they deserve it all. I also think they are very accessible and care for their fans, hence the strong relationship. What is their appeal??? It's them, their humanity.
Other artists are inaccessible and they become these celebrities that are untouchable, but BTS feels more like a friend, a pen pal, a companion - it's a long distance relationship but it's symbiotic.
I am bts fan since 2018. Im 48 a mother 3 from Philippines! And i am your fan , the way you react to a certain topic. Keep it up. Keep safe🙂
Thanks! : )
You are so intellectual I am going to use your words in my school homework....thank u Manny hope you succeed in your life to the point you are truly happy....
Wow, thank you. I love this comment and I'm sorry it took me so long to respond. I just needed time to double-back and process it fully 💜💜
@@mannyreacts944 it's okay I can always wait for you 🥰
There are toxic people in ARMYs as well. We're just a group of people of different personalities, views and culture who like these seven boys maybe more than other artists or even people. Some are obsessive, some over protective, some are charitable, some stalkers, some really toxic, some a little less toxic, some are balanced, some careful, some really loving.
idts we can actually do anything about those 5% tbh. our fandom is so huge, we have tried several times but those aspects don't ever go away. they have obviously increased over the years as bts grew larger too. sort of inevitable i guess. it's better to ignore them TT
There's definitely nothing we can do. There are terrible people in the world and with a fandom the size of ours, we are bound to have some. We are the size of a relatively large country and I'm sure there's no country without crime or people who just spread pure hatred. All we can do is make our voices and actions louder than theirs
Karla and Jamais! I think you're both right We try our best, and live our lives!
Sometimes I doubt if all of these toxic fans are actually “fans” of bts. You never know these days. Other people can go to lengths to give fandoms or artists a bad name. Also if they are really fans of BTS as they call themselves then they know this kind of negativity is not what BTS is about and not what they stand for. Even if the 5% May seem noisiest, hope you stay focused on the 95% that are positive and supportive of your journey. ☺️
And hey, if you do react to other artists or have other content, it’s your channel. You do you ☺️💜
"boyband" is only derogatory when intended as such. even the members refer to themselves as a "boyband" sometimes, or "Bangtan boys" though they have open the discussion into "Bangtan Grandpas" lol
They treat ARMY like family. They love ARMY and respect people even if they're on the top. They aren't scared to show their imperfections. :)
V : "Yes, not only they are dear to me but they are the people I can't live without"
no matter how many times I hear this...these words by him always make me cry
Hi Manny, I enjoyed ur reactions, ur authentic and genuine... and u never seize to amaze me with ur bright ideas💜💜💜... By the way, am a 42 year old baby army☺️... Just got into BTS at the start of the pandemic last year, around april... So, I am one of those older ones, shall I say... I was once a fan of NSYNC and the BACKSTREET BOYS back in the days, but never been this engaged like this with BTS... Before I was like, ohh there's nsync and bsb dropping new songs, and that's it... But with BTS, they hit hard, especially with the fans... They are engaged with their fans... From their humble beginnings till now, they are the same... They stayed grounded and humble... And never forget to thank the army's for everything that they have achieved... Aside from their deep and moving lyrics, they are amazing performers, and humble human beings, and most of all they are funny... I don't know, but these guys, just watching them, brightens up my day even more... And what's remarkable about them, is that they keep telling us to love ourselves... Which makes me respect them even more, for their messages and for them as a person... I don't know, but for me personally, BTS is way way different from other artists out there... Sorry for the long rant... Anyways, loved ur reactions, and looking forward too... Keep it coming... BORAHAE💜💜💜
Wow, thank you. I love this comment and I'm sorry it took me so long to respond. I just needed time to come back, in order to fully appreciate the thought you put into it. Thank you 💜💜
@@mannyreacts944 Not a problem Manny... Just keep doing what u love to do and make the most out of it... And enjoy life to its fullest... God bless u on ur journey... We are all here to support u...💜💜💜
I really enjoy your BTS content and how you’re taking a deep dive into their story, really appreciate it.
From 🇴🇲
gladly bts always here to remind us to better our lives, to follow our dreams and passions, to archive our goals. as Magic Shop's lyrics say "you gave me the best of me, so you'll give you the best of you"
i refer bts as my life saviour, not to exaggerate things, but like for real real... there's a saying that we met bts at the time we needed them the most, so there's no such as early or too late in armys vocabulary.
Keep in mind, when they started...they were boys....teenage boys, but they've grown and evolved as artists. They got together and trained in 2010 and officially debuted in 2013. Now we're in 2021, so they're all men now. 😁💜
#ARMYsince2014
BTS is NOT a "Boy band". while boy bands do exist (pretty boys with shallow lyrics), I call BTS ARTISTS!!!! age 50, ARMY for 2 yrs
There's also a video by xceleste is
"This is BTS ARMY" I hope you react that too.
I suggest you to react BTS discography from the beginning like their debut song 'No more dream ' and also 'N.O '
'Liking BTS was the best decision ever'
I am from India 🇮🇳. BTS has a song called "pied piper" about stan culture, talking to ARMY to focus on their study and work while spending time on them otherwise you'll ruin yourself. You should watch the live performance with English subtitles. I love this song, it's beautiful but a little funny to me even though it's not funny, you'll know what I mean if you watch the performance with lyrics.
Just so we're clear. BTS MUSIC stands alone, even without the message, it is EXCELLENT. Those threatening people are PRETENDING to be ARMY or they are sasaengs... to give ARMY a bad reputation. Common PR tactic. The racist othering they face is mind blowing.
Sasaengs??
@@mannyreacts944 Korean term for overly obsessive/ possessive fans
They are amazing live, if you can get thru the hunger games involved with getting a ticket- they are so worth it. I’m 44, my 15 yr old and I are both army and to be honest I am the more hardcore fan at the moment as she is a multi fan. I think the reason I love them is their music has so many amazing messages while they are also amazing to watch perform. On top of that, they have so much behind the scenes content that shows us just how humble and kind they all are- I just love them…they bring me up when I’m having a bad day, just as they do for my daughter. 💜💜💜💜
I'm 61....I'm impressed with BTS bc its finally music that's worth listening to....without seeing somebody's butt cheeks or boobies in a music video.
I mean I live with an open mind and heart but it gets to be a bit much at times....I want music that makes ME feel good and they do that!
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
PS: don't get me wrong....if I could...I'd probably would be shaking my goods...I just can't anymore 😉😂😂
Yes i agree with you... kinda getting bored to see and listening music just talking about sex,drugs,and seeing naked woman or naked man on the music video.
Lol I hear ya!
I am a teacher and of course my pupils love BTS, or I think it’s most the girls. I’m interested in music so I often listened to “my children’s” suggestions. I wasn’t prepared to the journey I’d had in front me. I started to watch their videos, and the music just hit me in the stomach! The more I listen to the more I wanted to know. And I didn’t knew what they were singing about, but they sang so beautiful and the rapper just smashed it. Then add their dancing skills and I was sold! When I search BTS, then I knew I had a really good summer before me❣️☀️😎
I am from Sweden and I’m 53 years old, and now at least my own children calls me obsessed, but I call me ARMY.😅🤍💚💜💙🖤🧡❤️
Much love! Keep up the GREAT work! 💜
30:50
THAT'S RIGHT...BE MANNY...BE YOURSELF 🙏🙏💜💜😂
Much love, Nikky! 💜💜💜
3:42 solely my opinion and point of view.
I think it is ESSENTIAL to call them a boyband. The same way I believe it is ESSENTIAL that we stop putting so much weight on titles.
This is how society has gotten away from humanity and is now an artificial, economic conclusion.
They are absolutely a boyband. They are 7 grown men that make socially conscious music, make artistic choices for their albums and are crazy talented. It is not supposed to be a negative connotation. Boyband by definition refers to a group of young men that sing and dance. BTS fall under that. People want to feel superior by belitering the meaning of words.
I have always felt that labels are used to maintain our lazy tendency to not get to know a subject or person.
The labels and the stereotypes attached to someone is what let's you know who they are, as opposed to paying attention to the individual.
Zodiac Signs tells you their personality
Professions tell you their worth
Legal status Tells you their past.
Sexual Orietarion tells you their Identity.
It is Absurd.
We put entirely too much weight on titles which take away the history every person carries. Generalizing and Judging are important traits of our psychology, but only to an extent. It should not be a crutch we use to deem someone worth our time.
And this is why I am all for calling them a K-POP Boy Band. Because it is what they are as a lable and it doesn't matter one bit. You get to see what they bring once you give them the chance, regardless of a damn label. And this is true for everyone and everything.
This is something I pay attention to, not only regarding BTS, but simply observing my history and environments in general.
It does not have to mean anything to others, but it matters to me. 😌💜
I won't apologize for the rant. 😁
I am from Armenia and I'm an Army! Anyways I truly enjoyed your reaction, thank you for doing this!!
Shout out Armenia! Much love! : )
i think the word boyband puts a stigma on artist thus we usually don't like when bts are called a boyband or compared to boybands. sometimes media links their success to nsync or backstreet boys which doesn't make any sence lol
43:39 i’m from Saudi Arabia
I’m an army from this year and I learned a lot of them, they have good vibes and they give me the positivity that I need, I swear if you know them better you’ll understand what I mean, we’re not just fans for singers or dancers we’re like a family...we purple them💜
I think the reason why BTS fans are so diverse it's not because of "just" their music, it's because of how the music that they do clearly resonated with every one of us. The message and how sincere it was made us so feel the connection with them. Their sincerity in performing and creating music is on another level. They made sure that it is a song that wasn't only related to us but also to them. In a current world where music is all about the trend and the hype. BTS is creating a new type of music that is not only good in our ears but also can pierce through our hearts.
And that was made this fandom so diverse. It was not music that is just "loud" but the music created with a sincere and heartfelt message that can resonate with every age, gender, and race.
Makes sense!
I'm a 20 year old Female. And I'm from South Africa 🇿🇦💜💜💜💜💜
Yes I went to 3 BTS concerts and everytime it was such an experience. Firstly, already at that time it was the hunger games to get tickets (3 times my father and I failed, it was my friend that succeeded in entering the website to buy for both of us) it's crazy, the second websites open, if you don't have the fastess wifi ever, you end up being 100 000 in the waiting list.
Secondly, the emotions I felt there, they are so strong, you feel ALIVE, and you feel UNITED, you feel united with the thousands of people around you from every age/nationality/gender/races/sexual identity, whatever all that doesn't matter, we are all together to celebrate love and life and bts, with our lighting Army Bomb in hand that are all linked together forming beautiful colors and rainbows. Even if you are far from the stage, you see all those people it's beautiful.
Near me was a super energetic grand mother with green hair that was so full of life. When Bts was singing the Truth Untold, a spanish woman was crying big tears next to me for personal reason and that made me cry for her and for my own personal issues at that time. But just after, the rapline came in with "Tears" and got us hyped up again and fighting our inner thoughts that things can become better if we put work to it.
And Bts always take time to talk to us during their concerts, I love that.
Also one thing that is tattooed in my memory is their fascinated faces when they heard what french people do in concert (or sport matches): tapping our foot on the ground to make noise, it's a way to show our excitement ! Yoongi said at first he thought it was an earthquake! But then they were all so excited and asked us to do it again and they were smiling so wide. It really is a pretty memory 😊
And while waiting for the concert to start , the right side of the stadium started to say "So show me" and the other side "I'll show you" (lyrics from a bts song they wrote fo army) and idk how we did it in such a huge stadium without it being prepare at all, but we were so synchronized it was so cool how humans can do beautiful things when together.
So yeah, when you go to a bts concert you can really see all ages and feel alive! 💜
The thing that is hard after a concert is the down feeling you have the next day, it's like your body felt so much things at once that now it is empty x)) post-concert blues haha
Thanks for the reaction Manny !💜
I feel so happy for you but sad for me. I hope I get to see their concert before I get too old. I am still holding their ticket for Chicago.
I always refer to them as a group
Manny I love how you don't filter your Opinions to gain views, I like how honest you are in calling out anyone and everyone! as for Toxicity sadly it exist in every fandom but it doesn't represent the message BTS stands for. I am a fan and i am grateful since their Music has inspired me and helped me, but I know my place as a fan of their Music and them as people without it overshadowing my life. As always i enjoy your commentary and glad your sticking to your values and being genuine💜
Hey! Sorry for the late reply! I needed time to let your comment sink in. Thank you so much. Comments like these mean the most to me 💜 Stay strong!💜
Next please an introduction to the BTS Army by xceleste as well💜
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Wanted to say, I am 61 yr old female that found BTS when I was 58. There was something about them when I first heard them that I had have more! Every song touches me in one way or another. There is something special about these 7 young men. They can make you laugh, cry, reflect and teach you what it is to love yourself first. They say that people will come into your life at a time when you need them the most and when I found them, it was what I needed. I love them to the moon and back and have so much respect them. They are so real and relatable. The talent and heart that these 7 men have is untouchable. They will go down in history as the greatest group of all time.
Linda
BTS Army in Huntsville Alabama 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Hi Manny, i like how you voice your opinion. Ofcourse there are toxic fans in every fandom, don't mind the negativity and stay positive. Do what you love and react to what you want to. Stay healthy and stay safe.💜
Thanks for the reminders Luna! Your perspective is key! 💜
I'm from Iran. and though it's hard(with all the filters and political issues), Persian ARMY always support BTS however they can.
I'm proud to be an ARMY. and I'll always be there to support them
I'm 43 yrs old from the Philippines and I am an ARMY since 2016
There's always bad eggs in one basket manny... Just ignore that toxic army. Because as true army will resonates BTS's message spread love not hate. 💜💜
Good point! 💜
I love music, different kinds of music, and I am 51 years old my daughter she called herself an Army , the first time I heard their song, I felt something in my heart ... their music is nice to hear... there's one particular voice linger in my ears and mind .. I ask her if there's a girl in the group , she told me that No Mom , they are all 7 boys ... Ah okay, then I ask one by one who and what is the name of member and I watched them really confused ... then I see Jimin the charming and cute boy ... and I heard he sings high note... That's him the voice I liked. from them on I search and watch videos of them...every night , every vacant time I have I watched I like them all, the pain, hardship, stress , struggles they suffered a lot . But in all their suffering you can see the funny side, love and caring to each other, playing like a little kids while working. , The hardship will pay ... even though their famous and rich they are still down to earth and respectful boys. They deserved all of that. I like them all but I have (1) one heart, special eyes to Jimin his EXTRA MOVES makes him standout the most FOR ME . The Cuteness, being Charming, the most Caring, being thoughtful and a gift giver to all of them, the cake fairy , so graceful but fearless in stage. I treat Him as my son, feeling happy for his parents, they have a soft kindhearted Son. His parents is great , all He have is coming from his humble and loving parents. All the achievements he got is a reward to them.
All the concert, practices, bon voyage, In the Soop, Run Bts ..... etc... I watched them all.. Never failed in a single day that I didn't watch them. , even if I'm working I played no ads bts playlist ... luckily I have a supportive husband .. I hope when this pandemic end we can go to South Korea to visit Busan the hometown of Jimin , to meet his parents or his father who runs their Restaurant .
I love this story!!
Right!
@@mannyreacts944 Thank you ... this time of pandemic ... they are my stress reliever
@@e0n555 Thank you ... I'm happy to share my story and my feelings why I became an ARMY too like my daughter.
well... ceo was an adult when bts started. and they were 15-20 yo then, they kinda _were_ the boys
maybe it depends on culture, but in mine there's nothing wrong with calling someone young, a boy
more to that their name BTS is Bangtan Boys haha but recently they've jokingly said they are not boys anymore referring to that 😂 then they've said they want to make music always so maybe they will rename the group to Bangtan papas lol
Listening to you talking I'm sure you are gonna love their music especially the love yourself series
I genuinely respect and admire your views & opinions. I’m 42 yrs old and you’ve made think more deeply on the topics you discussed, and consider them in brand new ways, so thank you for that. Also, I’m from Ireland 🇮🇪💜
I appreciate that, Petrina! 💜
I really like the way you analyse Things and thoughts i appreciate that . Please feel free to say and give your sincere opinion and welcome to the army 💜
Wow, thank you. I love this comment and I'm sorry it took me so long to respond. I just needed time to come back, in order to fully appreciate the thought you put into it. Thanks Ounis 💜💜
@@mannyreacts944 you are welcome ✨ and i appreciate your reply because i know that there are so many comments so don't worry about being late
Why i feel like i'm in some sort of a therapy session while watching this video 😁 i really love how you put your thoughts and you sounds so intellectual.. i'm enjoying this journey with you.. i found BTS last year, and honestly they helped me a lot during the pandemic, i watch their videos daily and it helps brighten up my days, they always put smile in my face everytime i watch them..they have so many contents, MVs, live performances, reality shows, interviews, etc..we can never be bored as an Army 😍
Looking forward for the next videos from you, i hope you enjoying this journey, stay healthy and happy...
Much love 💜💜
Awe! 💜💜💜
Love your reaction. Just come to say Hi and since you're curious where am I , I am a ARMY since 2016 in Taiwan. Peace✌
They have gone through alot...that's the reason we sometimes tend to be overprotective, It's not like we hate anybody or any other artist..it's just that we don't want them to go through all that shit again.
I'm from Taiwan!
Thank You, Manny, for the journey so far with our Boys keep your heart open for more.
Ok, so here I'm sharing, No matter what you do, someone will always be there who doesn't like you or the things you do, & some way or other they showed up to spreads negativity around. What I keep saying to myself is, If YOU believe in YOURSELF that you are doing the RIGHT THING, You don't need to worry about those few rotten folks.
JUST STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF & WITH YOUR KIND OF PEOPLE AROUND.
Stay Safe"
Take care from INDIA"
You should react to AgustD (aka Suga) ft RM "Strange “ it is about the downsides of the system (capitalism).
And at this moment ARMY has been beating and revealing the corruption of the US music industry, radio and streaming. Their are alot of good (scientific) articles on BTS by example on activism, rasism, misogyny, exoticism, psychology, sociology etc. I can give you links to some of those if interested.
From Norway...
They will be forever my 2nd family and my best friends.And I am not sorry, cause they made my life better, they helped me the most in developing myself, loving myself, they ambitioned me to do a looot of things.Through their music, their personalities, watching they music videos, their lives, the interviews, their shows.And some people still hate them for what...:((. Also If you have any questions abaout AANYTHING, LITERALLY ANYTHING, just ask armys, we will always help you!!Also I think u can start with watch their music videos and listening to those songs first, cause I think it is easier for you this way.Also the storyline, somebody needs to tell him about the storyline and everything.
Hi Manny..
I'm 36 years old Mom of two from Indonesia.
Love watching youre BTS reaction,an always waiting for the othes BTS reaction.
Like Jimin said : Hey Manny, You Nice Keep Going 👌👌👌
: )
Meh- we know there are toxic ppl. It's the 1% rule. Of the whole, there is a percentage of idiots with ZERO boundaries. They're incapable of recognizing that they represent BTS and level-headed ARMYs. We don't like them and we correct the sht out of them on twitter. Curating a healthy space applies to every platform and most of us will correct and remove them from sharing their "opinions" when possible. I don't give them recognition whatsoever.
There are toxic fans in every fandom. Because army is really strong online, even if some small stuff happen, thousands of people tweet and all of this trends. The problem comes when someone is racist towards bts or something equally unfair and when everyone is calling them out, there is always this small vocal toxic fans who sent them death threats and shit and they use that to paint the entire fandom as toxic and use victim of death threat card to escape the spotlight on them and not apologize for the shit they do.
I personally think why people from all ages love them is because their music is special. Not like any other normal kpop songs. They cares. They cares about society, mental health and many other things which touches people from all around thr world. Not to mention their hilarious personalities lol You'll get there if u start learning about them more about how chaotic they can be😂 but anyways, I'm 15 and probably the youngest viewer on ur channel but I have many Army friends around 40s and 50s and even know an Army who's over 90:) I just love how beautiful this fandom is
Edit: Oh and also, we don't refer them as a boy band cause they're not. In kpop, there are only boy groups and girl groups. I don't think anyone use the word boy band there lol Plus, I personally prefer the word boy group more:)
Damn, i felt called out the times you gave a longer comment (about living through your idol,..) lol, very real talk.
You are very good in wording your thoughts & i can totally see why you resonate with Namjoon (RM).
Also, i love that you aren't like other reactors, i like your realness. Please don't ever change.
It might be hard to ignore the loud ones in your comments, but don't take those people too serious.
The fandom is big & there are many immature armys/antis. Do whatever you want and know the real ones will be here to support :))
I can’t wait for you to react to certain songs in BTS’s discography to hear your take on their social commentary.
"BTS finds you in time of need".
First time I heard of BTS was 2019, I live in London and they were in London for their tour (... I wish I had known better 😩...) and they were displayed everywhere in the massive screen in Piccadilly Square: which is a HUGE DEAL. But I was like "I'm too old for boybands, whatever".
February 2020 I was on twitter and trending was "BTS Grand Central Station Performance of ON" and I was like "you know what? Let's see what the big deal is about" and I must have watched that performance 10 times in a raw. I was shocked. I also listened to UGH and Filter the whole time during my Lockdown.
January 2021 for personal issues I just was at my all time low and I remembered a reaction to UGH on YT from a channel and THAT, their reaction to the band, made me want to look into them and I am not exaggerating when I say that they saved my 2021. Getting to know the band, listening to their music, understanding the struggle they went through and the achievements they were able to accomplish. They came to me when I needed them and THIS transcends age. I'm 34. Borahae Manny 💜.
I went to bts concert in 2019,in wambly. One of the best moment of my life 😭 i was going to see them again in july 2020 but co**d 🙂🗡️
Like others have said BTS music is just so relatable to people of all ages and backgrounds. And it's actually refreshing to hear music that has meaning and not just about having sex with whoever, getting high or drunk, bragging how rich and great they are, not cursing every other word or having girls half naked and shaking their a$$es in music videos. But I honestly think it's just they make good music that's versatile and they are incredible performers and extremely likable. Michael Jackson has fans of all ages too and nobody ever questioned why. I prefer male group to boy band.
Thank you for knowing more about BTS. You’ll love them. 💜
Im 50 this year.i show my kids and grandchildren bts there amazing they make my life better i find it hard to talk and text but today ive just turnt to this and it flows xxxx UK
I personally think the reason why BTS has a diverse age demographic fanbase is because of how they present themselves. Liking them for their music is one thing but liking them for their personalities, authenticity and ideals is another. I mean, let’s be honest, not all good artists are embodied with good manners and are authentic. I personally can’t be a fan of an artist that I don’t see as a good role model no matter how talented he/she is. I like how BTS is being human (making mistakes, being funny, being clumsy, getting sad, etc.) at the same time upholding proper conduct like being respectful, appreciative and sensitive to people around them. I encounter some comments of fans saying that they love them even before actually listening and understanding their music because of their personalities. Some parents who has an ARMY child becomes their fan too because they approve of them as their child’s role models. It’s kinda like sports.. you see, there’s a whole clan being a fan of a baseball or basketball team. That goes the same way with BTS.
I like the way you try to explain your point of view especially about life in general. I get what you mean when you said that Stan culture might cause a fan to be contented seeing their favorite artist achieving their dreams but not living their own lives. I think (most of the ARMYs will agree) that BTS music and message inspire a lot of people. For me personally, I was not happy with my former work before and felt stuck and not growing at all but was too afraid to let go because I was young back then but after hearing the song "No more dream" by BTS, it encouraged me to get out of that suffocating situation. I am still not sure what I want to do in my career and this stressed me so much before but I found comfort in the song "Paradise" by BTS. The song states that it is okay to not have a dream or to have little dreams as long as you're happy. Your happiness is the most important.
i think the most attractive thing in bts' art is thier honesty. people respect the sincerity, it's a link that connects people's minds, it's the trust that's important for all of us regardless of age. bts is the family to army, and you love your family either you're 15 or 55 💜 i don't know how to say it better than that they are the family for us. they are here when we need them, they support us to lead our lives, they let us cry when we feel like it and comfort us with the promise that tomorrow will be better. even if it's just music or online content. they mean it when they say they love armys and want to know our stories and worry about our well being. that's what the family is
Haha lets make a meeting and kick out that 5 person of army 🤣(wish it was possible). Anyways have a good day and if you see disrespectful and rude comment then delete or ignore them, those people are not ok and there not army, your amazing and I like that you also do reactions to other things.
Edit: xcelest made a video talking more about the army. I really recommed you to check it out as well as the "inside the most powerful fandom" video to get to know the fandom a little bit better.
4:53 BTS were indeed boys aged 15-21 when they first debuted, and they grew into fine respectable handsome young men, what a glow up 🥰😍
Please react to this is BTS army by xceleste💜
In this I can speak for my self and my experience but probably a lot of people can relate I am a single mother of 41 and even for me is a surprise why I consider myself as an army I think I mentioned before I never been a fan of any artist or group in my adolescent age never but for me they are been a comfort, a refuge in my worst time and they always put an smile even if I am crying and the message they give to young people is good besides their talent of course we have to admit they're a complete package and now day is very difficult to find artist like this I just love them and respect people that take time to know them instead of critized them thank you 💜💜💜💜
I bet YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD of MY town))) I’m from Yakutia))) capital of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) - Yakutsk.
I love MJ, BTS and DIMASH❤️💜❤️💜
Don't worry Manny do what you want💜💜
We tired from these toxic fans and they active loudly in social media
Also there is a solo toxic fans who attached other BTS members😑
"Please love the 7 of us, without leaving any member out" kim teahyung(V) - BTS
Let em know! Haha, much love💜💜
Also, real quick to explain the use of "boy" in their case, he referred to them as boys because when they started they were boys, JK (JungKook) was around 14 when he joined BigHit/HYBE but 16 when he debuted and the oldest was Jin who was 18 when he joined and 20 when they debuted. Bangtan Sonyeondan means "Bulletproof Boy scouts" and the members have recently been pointing out how they indeed are not boys anymore and also been joking about becoming "Bulleproof Grandpas" 😂😂😂 as they would love to keep going on for a long time.💜.
I have been to a concert. I was lucky enough to be at the London wembley show day 2, where army surprised BTS by singing young forever and everyone cried together. Seeing them live is another level. You can see their heart and soul on stage. One of the greatest performers!!! It's just amazing energy for 3+ hours.
I'm so glad to have found your channel! Not only am I enjoying your BTS journey but I enjoy you taking time to also share your thoughts!💜