Oh friend! If you're a psych nurse you need to get into map of the soul! RM went whole hog on Carl Jung a few years back. They have tracks like persona, shadow and ego, blood sweat and tears is a big one. In any case, yes an intro video will be great but I'd suggest a few more pieces before you jump on that. There's a perfect BTS "sample platter", it's a performance they did for their anniversary in 2021, a medley of a few of their songs, it'll give you a good flavour of them, will totally help you start recognizing the faces and voices, then it'll be easier to add the names. Festa 2021💜 th-cam.com/video/RRhjdYsNwAk/w-d-xo.html And never mind 7500 subscribers, get ready for your channel to blow up lol 💜🇨🇦
Thank you Brayonne! OH that is veryyyy interesting then. Need to put that to the top of my list. I really am loving this so far. Haha, well we'll see, just enjoying the feedback
@@NanciBK Fun fact - my brother’s name is Demian, named after that book. NO ONE ever knows what it is. My jaw dropped when I realized that RM was so heavily into it. I was meant to be ARMY ;)
I'm a seventy-year-old guy from Chicago and have been following BTS for about 3 years. I am continually blown away by their music, their dancing and their versatility.
Hello from a 70 year old female ARMY from Anaheim, CA area. I finally stopped living under a huge rock in January 2020! Senior ARMY rocks! (No pun intended!) 😀💜
I hope no one gave you a hard time about any "misinterpretation" of the lyrics from Black Swan. RM himself says he thinks it's great if people perceive his lyrics in different ways. Yes, the guys will give back stories and insights into the meanings in interviews, but they also like it when a song speaks to different people in different ways. So you do you--we're here for it 😊💜
Thank you Kate, I didn't interpret any of the comments as ill-willed. Just needed some context which I received. Thank you for your kind words though =)
@@nickforell1 music is subjective so songs can have an 'official' meaning but also whatever they mean to a person based on their e perience and understanding 💜 no right or wrong here 💜💜
loved your reaction. I am a 67 year old African American Female. I say all of this to let you know that BTS fans are all ages, races, genders and nationalities. BTS touches a place deep inside with their music. They are honest and always growing in their thinking. I have deep respect for the honor they give to other artists especially black artists because so many others forget to give honor to the roots from which so many genres are born
Hey lady! I'm a 51 year old white woman--teacher, critical thinker, mom, Jesus-follower and Jungkook bias. ; ) I 100% agree with you that BTS brings people together, and esp. in the US we need that. Especially during 2022 and the terrible things that were going on in the US, I found a great deal of hope and comfort in sharing BTS with reactors from all over--but starting with the WhatchaGot2say guys. (Shout out to Nico, Blaze & AJJ!) When social media and the news said Americans--esp. white & black--should be hating each other, bonding with those 3 black dudes from the American South over a Korean "boy band" was more than fun--it was healing.
@@tubenamel 43 year old white guy, also JK bias (*Kookie fight!?*). Started down the BTS journey because of my daughter; figured I'd look up these guys and see what they were all about, what their message was, etc. It's so very true that you "find them when you need them the most". Six years later, here I am, so far down the rabbit hole that I can't see the sunlight anymore - and I'm okay with that :)
You have no idea. When you find BTS, ARMY will find you. KPop is not a genre, it is an industry. BTS is seven members. They are the hardest working, most talented, kindest, goofiest, generous and lovely people. Their discography is massive, over 300 songs. They have the healthiest relationships with each other. They are a brotherhood of trust and absolute devotion to each other and ARMY.
That is the truth. What made me a fan of BTS is that their message speaks to people of all age, race, and gender. I’m a 48 y/o male. My 12 y/o daughter and wife introduced me to BTS over 1 1/2 years ago. I love these guys 💜💜💜
@@somolmean3980 You’re so blessed to be able to see them in person while performing. How I wish I can go to their concert before I leave this earth. I’m 67yrs old now. BTS was my companion during my recuperation from having kidney transplant. I’ve been an ARMY since 2019.
The dancing crew is called The Lab , the choreography was done by the first girl you see in the initial formation ( a very young Sienna Lalau ), and the marching band is from UCLA. It was filmed at the Sepulveda Dam in California. There is another ON video ( the original mv) which is quite different ( same song ). It’s worth the watch!
Yes this was just before the pandemic hit. They had a whole world tour panned for their album at the time and were doing promotions for it when the pandemic hit.
There is a documentary film that showed how all performers (BTS/dancing crew/marching band) came together which is worthwhile to watch. BTS 'ON' Commentary Film : Dialogue th-cam.com/video/npfs6afvIhk/w-d-xo.html
There is a saying...BTS finds you when you need them the most. One day you're reacting to your 20th BTS song, thinking you know them fairly well, right down to getting their names right, enjoying their music, their vibe, their diversity of musical genres, when BAM! Out of left field, the lyrics jump off of the screen, and you just KNOW that they wrote that song just for you. It speaks to you...takes your breath away...gives you chills...makes your eyes well up with tears...and it is absolutely perfect and you question how they could possibly have known you so well. Welcome to the rabbit hole. Watch that first step...its huge 💜
Their whole Map of the Soul 7 album is written based on Jungian psychology. Each of the 3 rappers wrote a solo song based on a different Jungian concept - Persona by RM, Shadow by Suga, Ego by J-Hope. The music vids for those songs are titled "comeback trailer" so don't be confused by that. There's also an explanation vid for each song done by the channel DKDKTV. A lot of BTS songs need explanation vids, for their depth of lyricism that has a lot of the Korean wordplay and cultural references that are lost in translation. Also there's a corresponding Dance Practice vid for nearly every group BTS song, you can pair music vid + dance practice vid together for a more satisfying reaction haha. Their dance practice vids show you the entire choreography without cuts or fancy camera work, they're very cool
I'm 51 yrs and got introduced to these beautiful boys by my daughter and niece a few years ago and I am forever grateful. These 7 men have bought me more joy and hope than a lot of my irl family. They're beyond talented, hard-working and genuinely good people. Their music covers a spectrum of genres and topics so you'll never get bored. Their live performances are on another level. They are true artists in every sense of the word and I cherish them with all my heart and soul. There is a treasure trove of content they've created so you're in for a very long but entertaining treat lol. Welcome to the magic shop, friend! Borahae!
I am a 67 yo woman who has fallen down the BTS rabbit hole and can say that the messages they present is not in most music. They are phenomenal at expressing themselves.
I am a 50 year old USAF veteran living in Alaska. I discovered these boys late in 2019. I was blessed with getting to see them in Vegas last year. They are phenomenal. There is a fan made series, The Rise of Bangtan, that I highly recommend for history of them.
no need to apologize if your interpretation doesn’t match the artists’ intended message - I love that you’re sharing your initial take b/c each message will be personal to the listener… you mentioned all ages, absolutely… 2020 in my late forties my two teen daughters introduced me to these boys - we were hooked by dance practice vids first and now I’ll never leave this fandom … army4life
I’m 53 and was also introduced to BTS/K-pop from my 18 year old daughter. Needless to say I went down the rabbit hole and never came out. Have fun exploring BTS and maybe you can venture out into more groups. But BTS is by far in a league of their own💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I think after you watch a guide to BTS you will be even more impressed by them. They are very humble, hard working men who adore Army and love to make music. ❤
With BTS, my expections of a great performance have change totally. I've been to a concert in 2018 and it's insane. No one can't beat them. They give it all because they care about giving their all to their audience.
@@nickforell1 for now I would recommend the live performance of black swan and on because you've watched the music videos of these two so you would feel more connected. I definitely love all their live performances because all of them are beyond amazing.. they never do anything half heartedly. My personal favourite live performance is of the song “dionysus and RUN BTS (the song)And magic shop (a song very close to army's hearts 💜)"
@@nickforell1 oh, there are a lot of performances, but everyone is amazed, shocked and surprised by their MMA 2018 an 2019 performances (do not confuse with MAMA, but it also good) - show, dance, sing, passion, each small detail is perfect and brings a real joy
I'm so glad you enjoyed Army's feedback and reacted to this MV. It isn't always easy to follow the lyrics because they're so captivating to watch lol but you managed so nicely. Taylor's Guide to BTS is translated but long and a lot to read but I think you'll like it and get a lot out of it. It's hard to not become an Army after watching though so be prepared 😁. I look forward to your reaction.
@@nickforell1 I hope you will do Taylors guide to the individual members....it's fascinating how each member could stand alone yet together form a perfect team.
We ARMY do not mind long videos so don't worry about thinking it is too long for us to sit and watch. I have watched pretty much all BTS songs and intros over and over again and I do not mind at all. I love all their work and love every moment with baby ARMY!!!!!
Given the lead time between recording and releasing music videos, this was made just before the pandemic and would have been the keynote performance of their scheduled 2020 world tour. Sadly it was totally cancelled. I don't know about an official meaning but to me I think it talks about the pressures they face, about waking up in different cities on tour so often they hardly know where they are, and how it's tough being at the top of their profession. However they acknowledge that they 'carried myself into this beautiful prison', and therefore they are willing to accept the price of success ie 'bring the pain on'. They have also had more than their fair share of haters ov er their career, which is why they affirm 'can't hold me down cos you know i['m a fighter.' These are my personal opinions. All songs are of course open to interpretation.
Interesting interpretations but I like it. Personally I interpreted the song more like an anthem and then like facing the hardships and telling themselves to keep going forward. The line “I carried myself into this beautiful prison”, I interpreted the prison being a celebrity or idol. They had their dream and accomplished them that brought them to this “prison” where they can’t really have normal lives anymore but it is beautiful because of what they gained. They have all talked about how much pressure it is to be as big as they are, how they can’t really go to the store or anything without people knowing who they are, etc which can be like a prison because of it but it is beautiful because of ARMY, the relationship they gained with each other, the people they are or have become, etc…this is my interpretation.
So glad you enjoyed ON. This was the first BTS MV I ever watched (in 2020)and this 54 year old was down the rabbit hole. Absolutely no regrets! Enjoy your journey!
I’m so happy you found BTS and that you are interested in their message. You will not ever be disappointed. Personally, I found them when I needed them most. COVID severely exasperated my already existing mental health conditions and they were so instrumental in pulling me out of a hard place over and over the last few years. Welcome to BTS💜
The one thing you will find is that BTS lyrics have layers. They’re never basic or simple and a lot of the meaning is lost when it’s translated without the cultural context. Also, much of the time they’re talking about their unique relationship with Army. I cannot wait to see your BTS journey. You’re in for a wild ride.
Awesome reaction!!!! Most powerful message is Fake Love mv, most uplifting message is Idol, most flexin message Mic Drop and Dope, most fun is Fire. AND SO MUCH MORE #BTSARMY
Welcome to the world of BTS. I echo the words of other commenters that all ARMYs love watching people discovering and falling in love with BTS. I think that’s because of their wonderful positive message. It should be shared with as many people as possible because only good can come from BTS. They are all very different and unique personalities but their hearts are full of love for their fans and this is their driving force. You are in for an exciting and magical, constantly surprising and impressive journey my friend. And I can’t wait to travel with you. Welcome and enjoy.
in the introduction to Bangtan 7 you can find short info how they we formed and their highlights as artists. This colab was with the UCLA marching band. There is also a document from the official BTS channel - ON Commentary Film : Dialogue, it found it very interesting as i like documentaries. Also, don't afraid to include any behind the scene video to an actual reaction as well as stop, rewind, starting from the beginning etc. 💜
I’m really glad you did this one because ON is actually the ‘sequel’ to Black Swan, your first reaction. All their songs are layered, some more so than others, which leaves room for the audience to have their own personal relationship with each song. For me, in ON they’re confronting and acknowledging their Shadow, the fear and pain that goes with all the joy of being a creative human being. They’re accepting that it’s a part of who they are and choosing to go forward… to go ON. Both songs are part of a long, long sequence in which they’ve explored the ideas of Hesse, Nietzsche, Jung and others, and there are themes which they’ve returned to many times since 2016 and the album Wings. They use ideas and art to understand their world and their growth and development as human beings… and they turn it into music and dance. Their live performances are epic. It’s kinda mind blowing that they shot this kinetic video, the very different cinematic version of it and the Black Swan video in the same trip. It was filmed just before the pandemic. Later in 2020 they released an entire album, ‘BE’ , based around their thoughts and experience of living through the pandemic. The title track/mv is a song called ‘Life Goes On’.
I'm 34 and a new army, the first video that caught my attention is their Run BTS Dance Practice, now I'm obsessed, laughed and cried. Their songs are so diverse with incredible lyrics. Thank you for reacting to BTS. Would love to see you react to MIC DROP :)
4:07 - The name of the song "ON" goes back to an earlier song of theirs "N.O.". There's a standard music video version, and then there's this manifesto-in-motion where above and beyond the words the dancing and patterns and overall kinetics of the piece add to it. "Come Prima" is an Italian musical phrase meaning "as before/same as before", so while the song is being punctuated with this kinetic manifesto, it is still in the same spirit and message as before.
Such a good song and video. This actually was on the album that dropped right before lockdown in late winter 2020 -- their world tour (sold out) that was for this album was canceled. And although they were just as uncertain about the future as the rest of us, they actually made and put out another album that year (November) that talked about all the emotions we were all experiencing at that time. Since they weren't able to tour or do appearances, they were even more involved in the process since they had nothing but time. Their first "breakthrough" song in the US came out during lockdown (because it was their first all-English song to be honest), and was a pure disco-pop song to cheer everyone up. Many people still think that those cheerful pop songs are all that they do and write them off as fluff. As for the group's formation -- it all started with RM (the rapper with he deep voice) who was known in the underground rap circuit as a young teenager. The CEO of a very small company (one that was almost bankrupt) was looking for talent like his and brought on RM to form a rap group. The next two members were another rapper/producer and a street dancer who had auditioned much like American musicians audition people for a band. Then things evolved from there, bringing in singers and other dancers until they became what they are and debuted as all seven members that we see today.
Hi! I’m a 74 year old American woman who has been living in Europe for over 30 years - the last nearly 25 with my Swedish husband in the paradise of Sweden. BTS found me (you will see that many of us feel that BTS found us, not the other way around) in 2017 when I was missing my parents. They are both deceased many years back. But they LOVED to dance and were both terrific dancers. Having been youths in the 1940’s they especially loved jitterbug. So on this one evening I was searching You Tube for dance videos and there was BTS! I have watched their videos and reaction videos nearly every day since. I really enjoy the reaction videos because then I feel like I have company with my enjoyment. I can tell already that you are going to be exceedingly popular with Army because of your very evident sincerity! Warm welcome to the rabbit hole! I purple you! 💜 💜 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I wish I/you could have found the first time they did this song on Jimmy Fallon Late Night. The train station was empty and the dancing more intense with better filming of them. They actually collapsed at the end of the song from exhaustion! I don’t understand why it was taken down. I’m glad you did a reaction on this. I’m not a young fan but a 56 year old fan lol. Great Job!
I'm so glad you're giving BTS a listen. Most people think bubblegum pop boy band, but they are so talented and versatile that just when you think you've figured them out, they will blow you away.
I had fallen down the rabbit hole about 3 weeks before this MV and their new album dropped. At the time they were in New York doing promo for the album. They got back to Korea just as things over there were shutting down due to COVID, whereas the US was still moving as normal. They had to perform their brand new song to empty audiences on the Korean music shows, and once you know more about BTSs relationship with their fans, you’ll come to understand how difficult that was. Then the tour was postponed. The Black Swan MV dropped about a week before the US started shutting down. I was so sad as a new fan, which is selfish to say, but it was so difficult having just found them. But they just kept rising during COVID, they worked so hard continuing to do virtual performances without audiences, pushing our content and more music just to make their fans happy. I remember watching them during their online concert in October 2020, and one of the members breaking down in tears just broke my heart. Their album Map of the Soul 7 was amazing, but I still feel wistful because I feel like COVID stopped it from getting the full attention it deserved from a wider audience. I am so proud of how BTS handled the last 3 years, and where they’re at today despite the pandemic.
Enjoyed watching your reaction video! Don’t worry- I was a novice as well 😅 I was Introduced to BTS by my Korean students and was inspired by their talent, musicality, the depth and beauty of their lyrics, choreography and so much more. According to my students then - This song ON is a follow up comment on one of their debut songs in 2013 called N.O. with Our Boys leading a kind of revolution against the rigidity of the Korean education system where individualism was “frowned” upon and rigidity encouraged in the education system and schools to churn out ‘obedient’ students who will contribute to a society that will function like a well-oiled machine. ON has become the inversion of N.O. - they(BTS) encouraged the Korean youth - who had (and still have) much pressure to excel in school- to take ON the educational system and society, turning inwards to discover and focus on themselves as Individuals, recognising the ID (I), the ME, the Self and PERSONA, the importance of self- discovery (Albums - BE, MAP OF THE SOUL etc) much of their work exploring psychological and philosophical themes. The choreography displays the militarism and rigidity of the school system and how society wanted them- the youth- to be; BTS breaks through that - the blood, sweat, tears, rejection in the lyrics - to establish a new order, so to speak. Hence the purity and innocence of youth (white) breaking through the establishment (black) and finding the ANSWER: LOVE YOURSELF. These themes and many more are continuously explored by BTS, even in Jin’s EPIPHANY. They encourage ARMY Worldwide to find courage in themselves and to believe in themselves. BTW: 67 years old and a proud ARMY 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜❤️
I think you got the message of the song. Also, btw, they sing and dance at the same time live. In fact they did this particular version of this song live (with The Lab) inside Grand Central Station for the Tonight Show.
They have a wonderful message. BTS ARMY know everything about these guys. Their company videoed everything. We have gotten to know them. There is a reason why they are so popular. Their talent speaks for itself. BUT they actually show a lot about themselves. They talk about all kinds issues that they have had and include everyone. These guys are impressive. They have spoken at the United Nations twice and have been guests at The While House. Because of them South Korea has become a tourist hot spot and they have brought BILLIONS of dollars into their country. They have been on TIME magazine. The list is loooooong. Please keep watching BTS💜
I am a mother and grandmother and it was my twin granddaughters that introduced me to BTS and I am grateful for that. It’s been commented on the Map of the soul concept for this album. But this song inspires me to keep going even when I am feeling bad due to my chronic pain. Suga’s verse especially if my knees are not buried it doesn’t matter. I take courage from that and that’s why BTS is special. Enjoy your journey down this beautiful rabbit hole. 💜
The background dancers are The Lab and the choreographer is the first girl you see at the beginning, Sienna Lalau. They've worked together a lot of times, but BTS/Bighit has its own staff, too.
I think it’s very much okay to share your own interpretations of the song and lyrics! That’s the beauty of Music. ❤️ Thank you for reacting! Enjoyed watching it & subscribed to see more 🤗
실제로 이안무를 하며 보컬까지 소화할수있다는게 더 대단하지 않습니까 저안무를 소화하며 보컬까지 완벽하게 하기위해 데뷔 전부터 보컬연습을 러닝머신 위에서 하고 있다는것도 경이롭다면 경이로운 일이겠죠 지금은 아이돌그룹 전체로 퍼져나간거 같네요 k팝 아이돌 은 듣고보고 다할수있는 그룹이다보니 점점 최강으로 가는것 같네요 꿈이긴 하지만 아이돌그룹되기 진짜 고달프네요
When you talked about hardship it reminded me of their song Sea. There's no music video but their are lyric videos. It's a hidden track on the love yourself series. RM said it was a song meant to find you when you need it. 💙💜💜💜💜💜💜🐳
I am so happy you decided to check this one out! I personally LOVED the choreo and the supporting dancers and marching band, known as "The Lab dancers and the Blue Devil's marching band." The MV for this single is also amazing. This single is part of their album "Map of the Soul: 7". The song is a high-energy, electronic dance track that explores the themes of perseverance and resilience in the face of challenges. The overall meaning of "ON" is about BTS's journey as artists, their struggles and successes, and how they have been able to overcome obstacles and continue to strive towards their goals. The song encourages listeners to keep moving forward, even when faced with setbacks, and to never give up on their dreams. In terms of its connection to BTS's previous song "N.O.", both songs share similar themes of struggling against societal pressures and expectations. "N.O." is a song about the pressures that young people in South Korea face to conform to societal norms and expectations, such as studying hard and getting a good job. "ON" builds upon these themes by showcasing BTS's own struggles as artists and how they have been able to overcome these pressures to pursue their passion. Overall, "ON" is a powerful and uplifting song that inspires listeners to keep pushing forward and never give up on their dreams, no matter how difficult the journey may be.
BTS is heart and soul, which makes them special and rare. Their music is deep and stems from a genuine emotional place inside. Lyrics are not shallow, that's why they resonate with people. Once you get hooked to listening to BTS, there is no going back. My only hindrance is language because I just don't want to rely on translations. Trying to pick up Korean so I could just understand the poetry.
They did actually make a song about the pandemic. It's called Life Goes On and they filmed the mv in their own dorm. In fact they made an entire "pandemic-album" called BE about their thoughts, feelings and realisations during that time and directed everything about it themselves (with the help of their incredible team), including design, styling, the mv, etc. You should definitely choose the introduction by Taylor Nakamoto called The Bangtan 7. That one goes into each member as well as the group as a whole. To get the more negative side of their career as well I recommend XCeleste's BTS Hardships 2013-2021. It's not nice to watch but it's a huge part of their story and goes a long way to explaining their quite unique relationship with ARMY. - a danish ARMY, age 46 💜
If you like a song with good message, it'd be cool for you to watch "Magic Shop" live with English subtitle. But ofc., an Introduction by Taylor is a must-watch. Can't wait! I just want to share how I became a fan. I found them during pandemic when I got nothing to do and came across one of their dance practice videos and fell in love with their dance moves. After watching a few of their talk show interviews, I fell in love with their personalities and I've been an ARMY since. Thanks for your reaction.
Hello! Thanks for checking out BTS! I can tell that you are a genuine guy who loves music! It's a powerful thing when artistry meets integrity and positivity. So much healing can happen. I look forward to watching your reactions to BTS and other artists. Take care!
Welcome to the rabbit hole, there's so much more that first meets the eye when diving into BTS. Beware of the different genre's they use. I wasn't sure you'd come back but so glad you decided to delve futher into the most interesting artists on the planet. Just to day one of the members has just dropped his a solo called 'Set My Free pt 2'.
Glad that you enjoyed the song! I always enjoy seeing people react to BTS for the first time. They produce such amazing songs, are able to do such difficult dance moves and so much more which is very impressive. I definitely recommend their older songs like fake love, blood,sweat and tears, danger, etc (their songs between 2013-2019)! After finding out about them in 2018, trying to move on to a new group was quite difficult for me because no one can compare to BTS
BTS is a unique group, I've been ARMY since 2020, they are dancers and singers, they are songwriters and producers too, they write and make their own songs and deliver perfection with this one. they've worked really hard to be where they are, and they're the biggest group in the entire world. 💜
Thank you for your reaction, I enjoyed it. And welcome to the BTS Universe 😊. This song holds a strong meaning for me. I spent a lot of weeks in hospitals the past two years and BTS in general, but especially this song was what I heard when the pain seemed to be unbearable. Not just BTS but also Army where with me and I never felt alone fighting my way. I hope you’ll find joy while listening to their music. Keep going 💜💜💜
They filmed the MVs and did promos for late night TV for Black Swan and ON just before the pandemic hit in Jan 2020. They were actually still in the States when the first confirmed case was announced in Korea and flew back immediately.
I’m a 56 year old granny. Their messages changed my life even at their beginnings. Go back. See their pain. See their accomplishments. My world was changed through them.
Thanks for the great reaction! It's so great to watch you learn about these amazing individuals😊 My favorite of the introduction videos is the Guide to BTS by Taylor. I really can't wait to watch more with you. Check out The Truth Untold - Live...It's just the vocal line, and it's absolutely beautiful! Also, The 2021 Room festa, which is bits of I think five songs, and their NPR Tiny Desk concert is real nice cuz they're just sitting there (mostly), singing, and you get to see who's who real well. I, like many others who have reacted, tend to like their live performances best, but they do have some amazingly artistic, and great MV's. Have fun! See ya next time.💜
This video never ceases to amaze me, it's incredibly powerful. I understand that you are starting the journey of discovery and you will see things so incredible that they will surprise you and you will understand why we are all fascinated with them as a group and individually with some of them. There is a world to discover about BTS and I must begin by saying that their music and lyrics are made to heal, they lead to reflection, our inner world, our struggles and our determination to get up again and again when we fall and understand that it does not mean failure but learning which makes us stronger. Each of the comments that you will read here will share information to lead you to an understanding. But you have good instincts and you are on your way to self-discovery. Thank you for reacting to BTS.
Hello! I'm loving your reactions! Every Army is happy when someone starts to discover the value of BTS. Anyone who loves BTS is loved by fandon. We are happy with others for this affection, admiration and pride in supporting this very talented group. They are beautiful, wonderful voices, perfect dancing and have wonderful personalities, like "nice people". They are global stars but remain humble and their lyrics touch us in different ways at unique times. "NO" and "ON" - BTS has an older song called 'NO', which talks about the fight against society and the concepts that oppress us, in a true protest for the freedom of young people to be whatever they want. In 'ON', the fight is now within themselves, against their own dilemmas. BTS is always deep in their lyrics and contexts, including contrasting and linking their own compositions. NO.....ON 💜💜💜
just finished watching you reaction even though i started a few hours ago haha, just came back to it and wanted to say, great reaction. Seriously, i love watching people react to BTS and to see their talent, how unique they are and their visuals, ect. I absolutely loved it. Please never stop reacting to BTS. !! Also, i do have a suggestion that i think would be amazing and help you get to know their personalitys. it's called "BTS being extra AF in america" It's hilarious and i think you would like it.
Your reaction feels so real - exactly like what I (and most fans/Army) must have been like when we first watched these MVs ourselves: on our own, not performing for any camera, just taking it in and kind of in awe. There's a quiet exhilaration I feel at the end of this song - and I think you did too (that "whew" exhale). Hope you keep exploring BTS - it's really fun for us to feel like we're watching something for the first time again, through your eyes. Yes, you must watch some background vids: "This is BTS" by xCeleste (the shortest one, but good starter, giving you the bigger-picture context that's always necessary, even though it's slightly older now); "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life (2023 Update)" by Rice Squad - which briefly introduces each member but covers more of their musical trajectory; then "A Guide to BTS Members: The Bangtan 7" by Taylor Mari which is about each member individually, one by one. Looking forward!
They didn't colab with anyone, it's just them and the backup dancers. There is a very good introduction video on yt I think its called like this : Introduction to BTS members: The Bangtan 7 Like all people are reacting to that and I really recommend
First, I liked your reaction, your facial expressions said it all...welcome to the rabbit hole! They have been through so much, and ON just makes me think of all of that, but the thing that sticks out most to me is at the end when they have their arms around each other. They are stronger together. I appreciate you not stopping every few seconds and letting it play out.
Song and music video was released literally around weeks mid feb. 2020 before rest of world and USA shut down due to the pandemic. Black Swan and On were their 2 released songs for new top selling 2020 album then named Map of The Soul (7+ million albums sold so far worldwide) to support their sold out worldwide tour which was supposed to begin in a few months in USA(they cancelled Korean dates abruptly because pandemic just hit there) in 2020 but eventually all tours completely cancelled in 2022 instead of makeup USA dates when pandemic was still around. All BTS albums are concept albums beginning in their mostly late teens age with their first 2013 debut album writing about their lives and struggles at their age then, which continued among 9 studio albums to their latest album at the time in 2020. So concept album for song On continued their theme of them being together for nearly a decade then and dealing with fame, identity, self and ego from their experiences up to that point in time. Most of their songs have thought provoking messages and ideas in regards to human well being. The girl in middle is Siena Lalau and she choreographed some of BTS songs like On and Dionysus. She is among many special different choreographers that were brought on to choreograph many BTS songs through the years but BTS often have her and her dance crew join BTS as backup dancers on their USA tours through the years.
I have just discovered your channel and I am obsessed!!! Thank you for reacting to our guys. And for the respect and support you have given them. BTS is amazing!!! 💜💜💜
Thanks for another great BTS reaction! Glad you’re going to do a couple introduction videos. You’ll gain a new appreciation for the group and get a better sense of what they’re about. 💜
One of my favorite things about kpop is that it embodies so many different genres. It’s an overarching umbrella term that covers everything from pop to hip hop to rap to rock to ballads to even grunge and metal vibes… and even so much more. Most groups can’t be categorized in to one genre because they have songs that fit multiple genres and even mix different genres within one song. There is so much versatility in kpop and I love that. I’ve always been a believer that good music is good music and the genre doesn’t matter. And there is just so much good music in kpop. There are also so many songs with really deep and meaningful lyrics that just resonate so deeply with so many people. BTS are a stellar example of that. So many of their songs have touched me on such a deep level. If you decide you want to continue looking in to more kpop groups I would also recommend Ateez, Stray Kids, and Seventeen. Those groups also have a huge range in their music and some of the most incredible lyrics and performances I’ve ever seen. Overall I’m so glad you are enjoying these new discoveries. Discovering kpop truly changed my life and some of these groups and their music are literally the reason I’m still here.
Hi! Just discovered your channel. I'm sure a lot of ARMYs in the comments already sugested the introduction video so I'm looking forward to that. I hope you continue to explore BTS' music and appreciate them as artists and human beings. They're amazing but as they say, they're just 7 normal boys from Korea, too. Excited for your journey. Welcome to our purple world! 💜
Hello, I just did a little marathon of some of your reactions on BTS and I must admit that I love it. At times I'm focused on your reactions because I know what's coming in the MV so I'm waiting to see your reaction. And each time without exception I see myself when I discovered them, like you without any other knowledge of the group. It makes me nostalgic for those times. You have just entered the BTS universe and your reactions are magical. So welcome to the ARMY family, take pleasure in discovering each of the members because they form BTS as each molecule once assembled forms a whole. For me, BTS is like a sweet drug of joy, love, madness and kindness. I think you can see BTS in different ways, either as a fun and enjoyable time or as a hand you can hold onto because you know it will never let you down. It is personally in this last way that I live it because BTS came into my life when I was sinking into depression and it is their words, their joys of living, their strengths despite everything they had to go through that allowed me today to climb the slope to live more serenely with myself. What I want to say is that they brought me a lot and that today I will be behind them no matter what, I will support them and love them unconditionally because I will be eternally grateful for the help that they brought me. I am a 37 years old woman, mother of 2 children and I pass on the messages and values of BTS to them because this world in which we live badly needs it. And yes, it was 7 young Koreans 10 years younger than me who gave me a life lesson, showed me the way and the strength to be myself and to accept it. Today, I am in agreement with myself and I am living my best life and I sincerely hope that my childrens will not have to go through this one day, that they can flourish, live fully serenely as they wish. I'm sorry, originally I just wanted to leave a little comment... but it got a little out of hand 😅
I have really enjoyed your two reactions. I turn 70 on Saturday. 8th generation American female. I have followed BTS since 2016. Prior to that, there were a couple of other groups who were very different. There are several intoductions to BTS that give diffrent takes. Rice Squad, Taylor, & Xceleste are all good and provide different information. I recommended them all. Good luck.
The album Map of the Soul 7 (to which ON and Black Swan correspond) was released on February 21, 2020, the pandemic caused them to cancel most of their promotional activities and their already sold out tour. In 2020 they also released their album BE, in which the boys got involved in all aspects (cover, MV, image, photos, songs, etc.), in it they reflected their feelings about having to stop their activities, not having direct contact with ARMY, etc The dancers in the MV are The Lab, their headquarters are in LA and they often participate in BTS performances and concerts in the US. They have collaborated with various artists, be it feat, lyrics, composition, production... As a group, among others, I could mention Ed Sheeran (Make it right and Permission to dance), Steve Aoki (Mic Drop Remix, The truth untold, waste it in me), Desiigner (Mic Drop), The Chainsmokers (Best of me), Halsey (Boys with Luv) Nicky Minaj (Idol ft), Megan Thee Stallion (Butter Remix), Coldplay (My universe), Snoop Dogg and Benny White (Bad Decisions). Individually you can find collaborations with Warren G, Wale, Becky G, Lil Nas X, Fall Out Boys, Juice WRLD, Max, Halsey, Charlie Puth, Anderson Park, Coldplay, J. Cole, among others.
The music for this video was recorded by the UCLA marching band and concert band along with the Blue Devils drum corps. The dancers are from a very well-known dance troop known as The Lab. This was filmed in the Los Angeles River basin at the Sepulveda dam in LA, of course. While your assumption about the lyrics of this being applicable to the pandemic is not necessarily wrong because it certainly fits that scenario. This was originally more about the difficulties they faced getting to where they are today. You will learn more about that in the introduction videos.
You commented on this being a pandemic song. They actually released a pandemic song called Life Goes on. It was from the album BE. Because it was pandemic the boys themselves did everything on the album. They each were designated roles to concept design, write, do photos/jacket art and even direct their own MV. You will definitely feel the mood of the times when you watch that one!
Great choice, I love On Kinetic Manifesto! I got into BTS in 2020 and watched this in amazement. Had no idea who they were. Now I'm deep down the rabbit hole and not planning to leave anytime soon. There are so many good introduction videos, it's worth it to watch several of them as they touch on different things. Most of their performances have dance practice videos which show the choreo much better. They are phenomenal dancers as you have seen. They started in 2013 and their budget was small, but now their MVs are epic and their cinematography is top tier. The members all have solo work, especially the 3 rappers, RM, SUGA and J-Hope. Their discography is >300 songs and there are multiple performances of many of their songs such as On. For another different side of them, watch Home from their Jimmy Fallon week. It's during the pandemic so they filmed it in Korea but it's like a MV. Just get one with Eng captions. Enjoy💜💜💜
When BTS was first formed they lived in a tiny apartment in bunk beds, they had to give tickets away to there shows on the streets just to get people to go see them they where on the verg of disbanding and Bighit was nearly bankrupt, they trained 15 hrs a day to get there dancing to, perfection, running on a treadmill while singing to help with stamina to sing and dance at the same time, they are so professional as you can image they put 100% into there concerts there dancing and singing is so energetic they have often collapsed once off stage and needed oxygen to help then they are back on stage for next dance and song, they care about each other and are very protective of there BTS brothers and they care so much about there Army. Not all of them where natural dancers Jimin is a contemporary trained dancer and had never sung Rm was a Rapper before and was the first member of BTS, Jin one of main singers was pick by a bighit exe on the streets and asked to audition not the first time he had been picked on the streets Suga is a dancer and choreographs a lot of there routines, Jhope is also a Rapper and rapper V and junkook are singers also. They have broken so many music records but constantly get snubbed by the world music awards. A lot of there music lyrics is about loving yourself and not giving up and also to the naysayers who said they wouldn’t make it, but they didn’t give up. They wanted a song written that’s was upbeat Dynamite was there first full English song to be an upbeat number for their Army during the pandemic, it’s about enjoying the little things in life it was one of their first songs they didn’t co-write. Any I’ll leave here as I could go on. Hope this give you some insight to them.
Sir. Welcome to ARMY. I'm a 48 year old ARMY of almost 8 years. The amount of feels you will have going down the BTS rabbit hole will be immense. Dope was my first BTS experience and I was hooked before the music video was halfway over. I have to recommend a storyline of videos that go back to 2015 when I discovered them. First, watch I Need U (Original 19+ version only), Prologue, then Run. BTS are famous for long arching storylines in their songs and videos. They're the best musical choice I've ever made outside of Michael Jackson.
Some of BTS's most viewed MV/Songs: 1.6 B Boy With Luv 1.6 B Dynamite 1.5 B DNA 1.3 B Mic Drop 1.2 B IDOL 1.1 B Fake Love 922 M Blood, Sweat & Tears 855 M Butter 747 M DOPE 567 M Permission To Dance 565 M Not Today 539 M ON 504 M Spring Day 500 M Life Goes On 449 M Black Swan 410 M Daechwita (solo by SUGA aka Agust D) 409 M That That (SUGA with PSY) 361 M Fire 257 M My Universe (with Coldplay)
XCeleste's video is a great first start. It gives you a great overview, then Taylor's video goes into more detail. I am just speaking from a view of when I was very new to them. Whatever your choice is, I will be watching! You seem so genuine. New subscriber. Welcome to the fandom! Borahae! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
This song means a lot to me. I’m going through a tough time with my health and this song gives me that push that I need. It’s like it makes me feel it doesn’t matter what people say or think what matters is I’m doing it and how I’m feeling and I need to not let what others say get me down. That’s what this song is for me. I love it. And I love the way you react and I’m praying that more people find your channel and make you even more known :) ❤
@@nickforell1 thank you so very much for your kind words that’s so sweet of you. And I will be here for every bts upload you do or if you decide to look into more Korean artists :) you are amazing.
BTS are very special people. They also make some very amazing music and play many different genres. If you want, I recommend you watch introductory videos of the band. I assure you that you will fall in love. A hug from Spain!!!
i personally find how you come to your reactions with a fresh perspective/impressions refreshing and thoughtful. ARMY is a very diverse group, and even with the known or more popular messages in BTS songs, the lyrics can be interpreted in ways that can hit one's core differently, and that's part of the beauty and the appeal of their work. i've been following the group only since 2020 and have become well embedded in their work, but am still learning about the depths of this group. it's quite an endless but enriching rabbit hole to fall into lol 😅
Thank you J casa, really glad you see it that way. I try to just be genuine and go in knowing what I know (which at this point is very little haha). Love these guys! Borahae!
Thanks for reacting! Your thoughts about the Lycris etc are very cool and interesting no lie!! It's fun listening what others Think about These Lycris and stuff so Thank you for this 💜 If you're interested in a Bts Introduction then i would recommend you "a guide to Bts members: The bangtan 7" by Taylor Mari (this is the most shared video to others when it comes to Bts Introduction) In this video Bts's origin etc. is explained and all members are introduced. Thank you for being so respecfull towards Bts and their music, sadly they actually started with absolutely nothing
“Sadly they absolutely started with absolutely nothing” which makes their journey so worthy to follow. From nothing to being THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD! Hard work, determination, attitude, humility, thankfulness, teamwork, loyalty, overcoming, respect, dream, PROOF that this is what will make you successful in life!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
This is actually a bit before the pandemic... I really really love this song. It's just pure resilience. Suga basically says even if he falls to his knees, if he's not dead and buried, he'll rise again. They have an earlier song called N.O. that ON sort of references - it's very defiant! - but to me this one is the answer to the question Black Swan is asking. What if I lose my passion? Who or what will be left? And then On comes along and says: I don't care, I'm never going to stop fighting. Bring it. It doesn't matter how afraid I am because I'm not giving up. This one and Not Today (another earlier song) share that defiantly hopeful message, which is also pretty much how I live my life. I listen to them both on days when I'm tired of the fight. (I work in democracy reform & civil rights activism; there are a lot of challenging days.) I know you've already done the Taylor guide, so you have the answers to some of these questions. 😁 I'm going to watch that next. Everyone will request their favorites - please let your own curiosity guide you! But when you get a chance, I would love to see you react to a live performance of Magic Shop. It would be fine to go in with a bit of context if you want it, but I won't give you more info if you don't. It needs to be a live, or at least include one, and you'll understand why afterward. 💜 Borahae, friend. You're doing great. Don't worry about not knowing things - your honest guesses are good ones and it's so fun to watch you get wide-eyed 😂
Sienna Laulau, the then 19yr old choreographer, is the 1st person you see the young lady with drum at the head of tge first drumline. Samoan, and a choreographic genius! There are members of a drum band and dancers from The Lab who work with Sienna.
I love your reaction to both Black Swan and ON. Since you ended this reaction with some questions about BTS and its members there are several guides to BTS and my recommendation is either Bangtan 7 by Taylor Nakamoto or the most beautiful moment in life by Rice Squad. They are long however we armies love long videos. So if you don’t mind about the length of time we would just love it! BTS will not disappoint you, Borahae 💜!
Love your interpretation ^^ ! In fact, it's about facing the hidden side of yourself, your shadows (fear, trauma, shame etc...) It's based on the map of the soul of Jung. The both worlds that they talk about are "conscious" where you found Ego and Persona, "unconscious" where you found your shadows. "Gotta go insane to stay sane" means that humans run away from pain, it's instinctive. We try to avoid any situation that can cause us pain, but, to be totaly yourself, you have to accept your fears, your traumas, your shames. So you have to do something insane, confront your pain ("Bring the pain") to stay sane, becoming yourself.
In the front row in the middle is Sienna. She is the choreographer. The backup dancers are hers called The Lab. She choreographed "Set Me Free". Yes. with The Lab. Jimin's new song. "Going insane to be sane." Jimin borrowed that lyric. It's in his song too. There's so much to tell you. I'll write more later. It's a process to learn it all. So glad you appreciate their talent. Excellent reaction.
The messages in their lyrics have actually affected people (ARMY) in a positive way. Some ARMYs will tell you that they found BTS when they were in the lowest point of their lifes. I have enjoyed your 2 BTS video reaction and hope you will have a wonderful BTS journey or so we call it down the rabbit hole😊💜
The guy singing those high notes is Jungkook and has been named as one of the top 200 best singers in the world by rolling Stones (he iand one more are the only 2 asians) and jk is just 25 years.
Oh friend! If you're a psych nurse you need to get into map of the soul! RM went whole hog on Carl Jung a few years back. They have tracks like persona, shadow and ego, blood sweat and tears is a big one.
In any case, yes an intro video will be great but I'd suggest a few more pieces before you jump on that. There's a perfect BTS "sample platter", it's a performance they did for their anniversary in 2021, a medley of a few of their songs, it'll give you a good flavour of them, will totally help you start recognizing the faces and voices, then it'll be easier to add the names.
Festa 2021💜
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And never mind 7500 subscribers, get ready for your channel to blow up lol
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Thank you Brayonne! OH that is veryyyy interesting then. Need to put that to the top of my list. I really am loving this so far. Haha, well we'll see, just enjoying the feedback
Blood, Sweat, and Tears was inspired more by Herman Hesse, but yeah....I love our nerdy, nerdy song writers 😆
Yes, the whole Wings album was inspired by Herman Hesse’s novel Demian.
I hope he will check out all songs of BTS Map of Soul 7 album
@@NanciBK Fun fact - my brother’s name is Demian, named after that book. NO ONE ever knows what it is. My jaw dropped when I realized that RM was so heavily into it. I was meant to be ARMY ;)
I'm a seventy-year-old guy from Chicago and have been following BTS for about 3 years. I am continually blown away by their music, their dancing and their versatility.
Hello sir, u are everywhere , hv a good day my fellow army! and im subscribing this! cant wait to see his journey into BTS💜
@@adistinindrasari3047 one of the great things about being is that I get to spend time on the things I enjoy.
Hello there Golden Army 69 yr old here...
68 yr old silver army here with my 10 yr old granddaughter.
Hello from a 70 year old female ARMY from Anaheim, CA area. I finally stopped living under a huge rock in January 2020! Senior ARMY rocks! (No pun intended!) 😀💜
I hope no one gave you a hard time about any "misinterpretation" of the lyrics from Black Swan. RM himself says he thinks it's great if people perceive his lyrics in different ways. Yes, the guys will give back stories and insights into the meanings in interviews, but they also like it when a song speaks to different people in different ways. So you do you--we're here for it 😊💜
Well said
Thank you Kate, I didn't interpret any of the comments as ill-willed. Just needed some context which I received. Thank you for your kind words though =)
@@nickforell1 True words ^^^ we're here to help not hurt....💜Borahae💜 (It means 'we purple you' - you will see a lot of it in your comment section)
Exactly!
@@nickforell1 music is subjective so songs can have an 'official' meaning but also whatever they mean to a person based on their e perience and understanding 💜 no right or wrong here 💜💜
loved your reaction. I am a 67 year old African American Female. I say all of this to let you know that BTS fans are all ages, races, genders and nationalities. BTS touches a place deep inside with their music. They are honest and always growing in their thinking. I have deep respect for the honor they give to other artists especially black artists because so many others forget to give honor to the roots from which so many genres are born
Thank you for sharing, that's so incredible. I'm glad to have found them
@@nickforell1 ah yes, thanks to BTS I've come to like raps and hip-hop
@@nickforell1 awwww
Hey lady! I'm a 51 year old white woman--teacher, critical thinker, mom, Jesus-follower and Jungkook bias. ; ) I 100% agree with you that BTS brings people together, and esp. in the US we need that. Especially during 2022 and the terrible things that were going on in the US, I found a great deal of hope and comfort in sharing BTS with reactors from all over--but starting with the WhatchaGot2say guys. (Shout out to Nico, Blaze & AJJ!) When social media and the news said Americans--esp. white & black--should be hating each other, bonding with those 3 black dudes from the American South over a Korean "boy band" was more than fun--it was healing.
@@tubenamel 43 year old white guy, also JK bias (*Kookie fight!?*). Started down the BTS journey because of my daughter; figured I'd look up these guys and see what they were all about, what their message was, etc. It's so very true that you "find them when you need them the most". Six years later, here I am, so far down the rabbit hole that I can't see the sunlight anymore - and I'm okay with that :)
You have no idea. When you find BTS, ARMY will find you. KPop is not a genre, it is an industry. BTS is seven members. They are the hardest working, most talented, kindest, goofiest, generous and lovely people. Their discography is massive, over 300 songs. They have the healthiest relationships with each other. They are a brotherhood of trust and absolute devotion to each other and ARMY.
That is the truth. What made me a fan of BTS is that their message speaks to people of all age, race, and gender. I’m a 48 y/o male. My 12 y/o daughter and wife introduced me to BTS over 1 1/2 years ago. I love these guys 💜💜💜
Happy for you!😊 A family of ARMY 💜 No contradictions 😂🥳💜
@@lalliesastrillo255 yes, it’s cool to have a group that the entire family can enjoy. We go to concerts and events together 💜💜💜
@@somolmean3980 You’re so blessed to be able to see them in person while performing. How I wish I can go to their concert before I leave this earth. I’m 67yrs old now. BTS was my companion during my recuperation from having kidney transplant. I’ve been an ARMY since 2019.
The dancing crew is called The Lab , the choreography was done by the first girl you see in the initial formation ( a very young Sienna Lalau ), and the marching band is from UCLA. It was filmed at the Sepulveda Dam in California. There is another ON video ( the original mv) which is quite different ( same song ). It’s worth the watch!
Oh SO cool, I'm from California so I know UCLA well
Yes this was just before the pandemic hit. They had a whole world tour panned for their album at the time and were doing promotions for it when the pandemic hit.
There is a documentary film that showed how all performers (BTS/dancing crew/marching band) came together which is worthwhile to watch.
BTS 'ON' Commentary Film : Dialogue
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They also had a gospel choir involved in this song. They feature in the making of documentary too.
@@toni5431 Yessss, you’re right ! I forgot about them. Thanks 💜
There is a saying...BTS finds you when you need them the most. One day you're reacting to your 20th BTS song, thinking you know them fairly well, right down to getting their names right, enjoying their music, their vibe, their diversity of musical genres, when BAM! Out of left field, the lyrics jump off of the screen, and you just KNOW that they wrote that song just for you. It speaks to you...takes your breath away...gives you chills...makes your eyes well up with tears...and it is absolutely perfect and you question how they could possibly have known you so well. Welcome to the rabbit hole. Watch that first step...its huge 💜
Their whole Map of the Soul 7 album is written based on Jungian psychology. Each of the 3 rappers wrote a solo song based on a different Jungian concept - Persona by RM, Shadow by Suga, Ego by J-Hope. The music vids for those songs are titled "comeback trailer" so don't be confused by that. There's also an explanation vid for each song done by the channel DKDKTV. A lot of BTS songs need explanation vids, for their depth of lyricism that has a lot of the Korean wordplay and cultural references that are lost in translation.
Also there's a corresponding Dance Practice vid for nearly every group BTS song, you can pair music vid + dance practice vid together for a more satisfying reaction haha. Their dance practice vids show you the entire choreography without cuts or fancy camera work, they're very cool
As someone who studied Psychology it's one of the reasons I love the Map of the soul albums.
I'm 63 from Poland. I started follow BTS after watching On kinetic manifesto. Now I can't imagine a single day without their music.
I'm 51 yrs and got introduced to these beautiful boys by my daughter and niece a few years ago and I am forever grateful. These 7 men have bought me more joy and hope than a lot of my irl family. They're beyond talented, hard-working and genuinely good people. Their music covers a spectrum of genres and topics so you'll never get bored. Their live performances are on another level. They are true artists in every sense of the word and I cherish them with all my heart and soul. There is a treasure trove of content they've created so you're in for a very long but entertaining treat lol. Welcome to the magic shop, friend! Borahae!
I am a 67 yo woman who has fallen down the BTS rabbit hole and can say that the messages they present is not in most music. They are phenomenal at expressing themselves.
I am a 50 year old USAF veteran living in Alaska. I discovered these boys late in 2019. I was blessed with getting to see them in Vegas last year. They are phenomenal. There is a fan made series, The Rise of Bangtan, that I highly recommend for history of them.
Darlene, boys? LOOK AGAIN, MAGNIFICIENT YOUNG M E N!
@@siriuslylucky130 I am 50. They are younger than two of my three kids. To me, they will always be boys. But yes. They can also be young men.
no need to apologize if your interpretation doesn’t match the artists’ intended message - I love that you’re sharing your initial take b/c each message will be personal to the listener… you mentioned all ages, absolutely… 2020 in my late forties my two teen daughters introduced me to these boys - we were hooked by dance practice vids first and now I’ll never leave this fandom … army4life
I’m 53 and was also introduced to BTS/K-pop from my 18 year old daughter. Needless to say I went down the rabbit hole and never came out. Have fun exploring BTS and maybe you can venture out into more groups. But BTS is by far in a league of their own💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I think after you watch a guide to BTS you will be even more impressed by them. They are very humble, hard working men who adore Army and love to make music. ❤
I liked their music, but it's who they are that really hooked me. They're such good, sincere people, genuinely doing their best. 💜
With BTS, my expections of a great performance have change totally. I've been to a concert in 2018 and it's insane.
No one can't beat them. They give it all because they care about giving their all to their audience.
Are there any live performances you'd recommend seeing?
@@nickforell1 all of them LOL
@@nickforell1 for now I would recommend the live performance of black swan and on because you've watched the music videos of these two so you would feel more connected. I definitely love all their live performances because all of them are beyond amazing.. they never do anything half heartedly. My personal favourite live performance is of the song “dionysus and RUN BTS (the song)And magic shop (a song very close to army's hearts 💜)"
@@nickforell1 oh, there are a lot of performances, but everyone is amazed, shocked and surprised by their MMA 2018 an 2019 performances (do not confuse with MAMA, but it also good) - show, dance, sing, passion, each small detail is perfect and brings a real joy
@@atlantis315 😂😂
I'm so glad you enjoyed Army's feedback and reacted to this MV. It isn't always easy to follow the lyrics because they're so captivating to watch lol but you managed so nicely. Taylor's Guide to BTS is translated but long and a lot to read but I think you'll like it and get a lot out of it. It's hard to not become an Army after watching though so be prepared 😁. I look forward to your reaction.
Thank you, I definitely look forward to more :)
@@nickforell1 I hope you will do Taylors guide to the individual members....it's fascinating how each member could stand alone yet together form a perfect team.
We ARMY do not mind long videos so don't worry about thinking it is too long for us to sit and watch. I have watched pretty much all BTS songs and intros over and over again and I do not mind at all. I love all their work and love every moment with baby ARMY!!!!!
@@lorettacastaneda2758 I have my eye on this guy. I think he's going to be a good one.
@@LPnerd Agree
Given the lead time between recording and releasing music videos, this was made just before the pandemic and would have been the keynote performance of their scheduled 2020 world tour. Sadly it was totally cancelled. I don't know about an official meaning but to me I think it talks about the pressures they face, about waking up in different cities on tour so often they hardly know where they are, and how it's tough being at the top of their profession. However they acknowledge that they 'carried myself into this beautiful prison', and therefore they are willing to accept the price of success ie 'bring the pain on'. They have also had more than their fair share of haters ov er their career, which is why they affirm 'can't hold me down cos you know i['m a fighter.'
These are my personal opinions. All songs are of course open to interpretation.
That's so sad, but at least this was here to help people through those times.
Interesting interpretations but I like it. Personally I interpreted the song more like an anthem and then like facing the hardships and telling themselves to keep going forward. The line “I carried myself into this beautiful prison”, I interpreted the prison being a celebrity or idol. They had their dream and accomplished them that brought them to this “prison” where they can’t really have normal lives anymore but it is beautiful because of what they gained. They have all talked about how much pressure it is to be as big as they are, how they can’t really go to the store or anything without people knowing who they are, etc which can be like a prison because of it but it is beautiful because of ARMY, the relationship they gained with each other, the people they are or have become, etc…this is my interpretation.
So glad you enjoyed ON. This was the first BTS MV I ever watched (in 2020)and this 54 year old was down the rabbit hole. Absolutely no regrets! Enjoy your journey!
I’m so happy you found BTS and that you are interested in their message. You will not ever be disappointed. Personally, I found them when I needed them most. COVID severely exasperated my already existing mental health conditions and they were so instrumental in pulling me out of a hard place over and over the last few years. Welcome to BTS💜
Thank you Jeena =) Borahae
The one thing you will find is that BTS lyrics have layers. They’re never basic or simple and a lot of the meaning is lost when it’s translated without the cultural context. Also, much of the time they’re talking about their unique relationship with Army. I cannot wait to see your BTS journey. You’re in for a wild ride.
Awesome reaction!!!! Most powerful message is Fake Love mv, most uplifting message is Idol, most flexin message Mic Drop and Dope, most fun is Fire. AND SO MUCH MORE #BTSARMY
Thank you, noted those down!
@@nickforell1 Jot down this Live one too.... it's beautiful! th-cam.com/video/q9yaP4wZ_tI/w-d-xo.html
Welcome to the world of BTS. I echo the words of other commenters that all ARMYs love watching people discovering and falling in love with BTS. I think that’s because of their wonderful positive message. It should be shared with as many people as possible because only good can come from BTS. They are all very different and unique personalities but their hearts are full of love for their fans and this is their driving force. You are in for an exciting and magical, constantly surprising and impressive journey my friend. And I can’t wait to travel with you. Welcome and enjoy.
in the introduction to Bangtan 7 you can find short info how they we formed and their highlights as artists. This colab was with the UCLA marching band. There is also a document from the official BTS channel - ON Commentary Film : Dialogue, it found it very interesting as i like documentaries.
Also, don't afraid to include any behind the scene video to an actual reaction as well as stop, rewind, starting from the beginning etc. 💜
Sounds good, can't wait!
I’m really glad you did this one because ON is actually the ‘sequel’ to Black Swan, your first reaction. All their songs are layered, some more so than others, which leaves room for the audience to have their own personal relationship with each song.
For me, in ON they’re confronting and acknowledging their Shadow, the fear and pain that goes with all the joy of being a creative human being. They’re accepting that it’s a part of who they are and choosing to go forward… to go ON.
Both songs are part of a long, long sequence in which they’ve explored the ideas of Hesse, Nietzsche, Jung and others, and there are themes which they’ve returned to many times since 2016 and the album Wings. They use ideas and art to understand their world and their growth and development as human beings… and they turn it into music and dance.
Their live performances are epic.
It’s kinda mind blowing that they shot this kinetic video, the very different cinematic version of it and the Black Swan video in the same trip. It was filmed just before the pandemic. Later in 2020 they released an entire album, ‘BE’ , based around their thoughts and experience of living through the pandemic. The title track/mv is a song called ‘Life Goes On’.
I'm 34 and a new army, the first video that caught my attention is their Run BTS Dance Practice, now I'm obsessed, laughed and cried. Their songs are so diverse with incredible lyrics.
Thank you for reacting to BTS. Would love to see you react to MIC DROP :)
4:07 - The name of the song "ON" goes back to an earlier song of theirs "N.O.". There's a standard music video version, and then there's this manifesto-in-motion where above and beyond the words the dancing and patterns and overall kinetics of the piece add to it. "Come Prima" is an Italian musical phrase meaning "as before/same as before", so while the song is being punctuated with this kinetic manifesto, it is still in the same spirit and message as before.
Interesting. I like this 💜
Such a good song and video. This actually was on the album that dropped right before lockdown in late winter 2020 -- their world tour (sold out) that was for this album was canceled.
And although they were just as uncertain about the future as the rest of us, they actually made and put out another album that year (November) that talked about all the emotions we were all experiencing at that time. Since they weren't able to tour or do appearances, they were even more involved in the process since they had nothing but time.
Their first "breakthrough" song in the US came out during lockdown (because it was their first all-English song to be honest), and was a pure disco-pop song to cheer everyone up. Many people still think that those cheerful pop songs are all that they do and write them off as fluff.
As for the group's formation -- it all started with RM (the rapper with he deep voice) who was known in the underground rap circuit as a young teenager. The CEO of a very small company (one that was almost bankrupt) was looking for talent like his and brought on RM to form a rap group. The next two members were another rapper/producer and a street dancer who had auditioned much like American musicians audition people for a band. Then things evolved from there, bringing in singers and other dancers until they became what they are and debuted as all seven members that we see today.
The concert we had tickets for. . . and then never got to see. 😭
Hi! I’m a 74 year old American woman who has been living in Europe for over 30 years - the last nearly 25 with my Swedish husband in the paradise of Sweden. BTS found me (you will see that many of us feel that BTS found us, not the other way around) in 2017 when I was missing my parents. They are both deceased many years back. But they LOVED to dance and were both terrific dancers. Having been youths in the 1940’s they especially loved jitterbug. So on this one evening I was searching You Tube for dance videos and there was BTS! I have watched their videos and reaction videos nearly every day since. I really enjoy the reaction videos because then I feel like I have company with my enjoyment. I can tell already that you are going to be exceedingly popular with Army because of your very evident sincerity! Warm welcome to the rabbit hole! I purple you! 💜 💜 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I wish I/you could have found the first time they did this song on Jimmy Fallon Late Night. The train station was empty and the dancing more intense with better filming of them. They actually collapsed at the end of the song from exhaustion! I don’t understand why it was taken down. I’m glad you did a reaction on this. I’m not a young fan but a 56 year old fan lol. Great Job!
I'm so glad you're giving BTS a listen. Most people think bubblegum pop boy band, but they are so talented and versatile that just when you think you've figured them out, they will blow you away.
I had fallen down the rabbit hole about 3 weeks before this MV and their new album dropped. At the time they were in New York doing promo for the album. They got back to Korea just as things over there were shutting down due to COVID, whereas the US was still moving as normal. They had to perform their brand new song to empty audiences on the Korean music shows, and once you know more about BTSs relationship with their fans, you’ll come to understand how difficult that was. Then the tour was postponed. The Black Swan MV dropped about a week before the US started shutting down. I was so sad as a new fan, which is selfish to say, but it was so difficult having just found them. But they just kept rising during COVID, they worked so hard continuing to do virtual performances without audiences, pushing our content and more music just to make their fans happy. I remember watching them during their online concert in October 2020, and one of the members breaking down in tears just broke my heart. Their album Map of the Soul 7 was amazing, but I still feel wistful because I feel like COVID stopped it from getting the full attention it deserved from a wider audience. I am so proud of how BTS handled the last 3 years, and where they’re at today despite the pandemic.
This is one of my favorites! They also performed this live in Grand Central Station on the Jimmy Fallon show. Thank you for your reactions.
Enjoyed watching your reaction video!
Don’t worry- I was a novice as well 😅 I was Introduced to BTS by my Korean students and was inspired by their talent, musicality, the depth and beauty of their lyrics, choreography and so much more.
According to my students then - This song ON is a follow up comment on one of their debut songs in 2013 called N.O. with Our Boys leading a kind of revolution against the rigidity of the Korean education system where individualism was “frowned” upon and rigidity encouraged in the education system and schools to churn out ‘obedient’ students who will contribute to a society that will function like a well-oiled machine.
ON has become the inversion of N.O. - they(BTS) encouraged the Korean youth - who had (and still have) much pressure to excel in school- to take ON the educational system and society, turning inwards to discover and focus on themselves as Individuals, recognising the ID (I), the ME, the Self and PERSONA, the importance of self- discovery (Albums - BE, MAP OF THE SOUL etc) much of their work exploring psychological and philosophical themes. The choreography displays the militarism and rigidity of the school system and how society wanted them- the youth- to be; BTS breaks through that - the blood, sweat, tears, rejection in the lyrics - to establish a new order, so to speak. Hence the purity and innocence of youth (white) breaking through the establishment (black) and finding the ANSWER: LOVE YOURSELF. These themes and many more are continuously explored by BTS, even in Jin’s EPIPHANY. They encourage ARMY Worldwide to find courage in themselves and to believe in themselves.
BTW: 67 years old and a proud ARMY 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜❤️
I think you got the message of the song.
Also, btw, they sing and dance at the same time live. In fact they did this particular version of this song live (with The Lab) inside Grand Central Station for the Tonight Show.
Thank you, so impressive they can do both things so brilliantly
They have a wonderful message. BTS ARMY know everything about these guys. Their company videoed everything. We have gotten to know them. There is a reason why they are so popular. Their talent speaks for itself. BUT they actually show a lot about themselves. They talk about all kinds issues that they have had and include everyone. These guys are impressive. They have spoken at the United Nations twice and have been guests at The While House. Because of them South Korea has become a tourist hot spot and they have brought BILLIONS of dollars into their country. They have been on TIME magazine. The list is loooooong. Please keep watching BTS💜
I am a mother and grandmother and it was my twin granddaughters that introduced me to BTS and I am grateful for that. It’s been commented on the Map of the soul concept for this album. But this song inspires me to keep going even when I am feeling bad due to my chronic pain. Suga’s verse especially if my knees are not buried it doesn’t matter. I take courage from that and that’s why BTS is special. Enjoy your journey down this beautiful rabbit hole. 💜
The background dancers are The Lab and the choreographer is the first girl you see at the beginning, Sienna Lalau. They've worked together a lot of times, but BTS/Bighit has its own staff, too.
I think it’s very much okay to share your own interpretations of the song and lyrics! That’s the beauty of Music. ❤️
Thank you for reacting! Enjoyed watching it & subscribed to see more 🤗
Thanks for listening =) So happy I found them
실제로 이안무를 하며 보컬까지 소화할수있다는게 더 대단하지 않습니까 저안무를 소화하며 보컬까지 완벽하게 하기위해 데뷔 전부터 보컬연습을 러닝머신 위에서 하고 있다는것도 경이롭다면 경이로운 일이겠죠 지금은 아이돌그룹 전체로 퍼져나간거 같네요 k팝 아이돌 은 듣고보고 다할수있는 그룹이다보니 점점 최강으로 가는것 같네요 꿈이긴 하지만 아이돌그룹되기 진짜 고달프네요
When you talked about hardship it reminded me of their song
Sea. There's no music video but their are lyric videos. It's a hidden track on the love yourself series. RM said it was a song meant to find you when you need it.
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I am so happy you decided to check this one out! I personally LOVED the choreo and the supporting dancers and marching band, known as "The Lab dancers and the Blue Devil's marching band." The MV for this single is also amazing.
This single is part of their album "Map of the Soul: 7". The song is a high-energy, electronic dance track that explores the themes of perseverance and resilience in the face of challenges.
The overall meaning of "ON" is about BTS's journey as artists, their struggles and successes, and how they have been able to overcome obstacles and continue to strive towards their goals. The song encourages listeners to keep moving forward, even when faced with setbacks, and to never give up on their dreams.
In terms of its connection to BTS's previous song "N.O.", both songs share similar themes of struggling against societal pressures and expectations. "N.O." is a song about the pressures that young people in South Korea face to conform to societal norms and expectations, such as studying hard and getting a good job. "ON" builds upon these themes by showcasing BTS's own struggles as artists and how they have been able to overcome these pressures to pursue their passion.
Overall, "ON" is a powerful and uplifting song that inspires listeners to keep pushing forward and never give up on their dreams, no matter how difficult the journey may be.
BTS is heart and soul, which makes them special and rare. Their music is deep and stems from a genuine emotional place inside. Lyrics are not shallow, that's why they resonate with people. Once you get hooked to listening to BTS, there is no going back. My only hindrance is language because I just don't want to rely on translations. Trying to pick up Korean so I could just understand the poetry.
They did actually make a song about the pandemic. It's called Life Goes On and they filmed the mv in their own dorm. In fact they made an entire "pandemic-album" called BE about their thoughts, feelings and realisations during that time and directed everything about it themselves (with the help of their incredible team), including design, styling, the mv, etc.
You should definitely choose the introduction by Taylor Nakamoto called The Bangtan 7. That one goes into each member as well as the group as a whole. To get the more negative side of their career as well I recommend XCeleste's BTS Hardships 2013-2021. It's not nice to watch but it's a huge part of their story and goes a long way to explaining their quite unique relationship with ARMY.
- a danish ARMY, age 46 💜
Their live singing and performance is a must, so then you can say that they’re really amazing🎼💜
This mv is torally insane!! Their dance, voices, evething... is awesome. Thanks for reacting ❤
If you like a song with good message, it'd be cool for you to watch "Magic Shop" live with English subtitle. But ofc., an Introduction by Taylor is a must-watch. Can't wait!
I just want to share how I became a fan. I found them during pandemic when I got nothing to do and came across one of their dance practice videos and fell in love with their dance moves. After watching a few of their talk show interviews, I fell in love with their personalities and I've been an ARMY since. Thanks for your reaction.
Hello! Thanks for checking out BTS! I can tell that you are a genuine guy who loves music! It's a powerful thing when artistry meets integrity and positivity. So much healing can happen. I look forward to watching your reactions to BTS and other artists. Take care!
Welcome to the rabbit hole, there's so much more that first meets the eye when diving into BTS. Beware of the different genre's they use. I wasn't sure you'd come back but so glad you decided to delve futher into the most interesting artists on the planet. Just to day one of the members has just dropped his a solo called 'Set My Free pt 2'.
I'm really enjoying your reactions - I hope you're having fun with it. I know ARMY can come off as intense, we just really love the boys.
It's wonderful ty!
Glad that you enjoyed the song! I always enjoy seeing people react to BTS for the first time. They produce such amazing songs, are able to do such difficult dance moves and so much more which is very impressive. I definitely recommend their older songs like fake love, blood,sweat and tears, danger, etc (their songs between 2013-2019)! After finding out about them in 2018, trying to move on to a new group was quite difficult for me because no one can compare to BTS
They are SO awesome =)
BTS is a unique group, I've been ARMY since 2020, they are dancers and singers, they are songwriters and producers too, they write and make their own songs and deliver perfection with this one. they've worked really hard to be where they are, and they're the biggest group in the entire world. 💜
Thank you for your reaction, I enjoyed it. And welcome to the BTS Universe 😊. This song holds a strong meaning for me. I spent a lot of weeks in hospitals the past two years and BTS in general, but especially this song was what I heard when the pain seemed to be unbearable. Not just BTS but also Army where with me and I never felt alone fighting my way. I hope you’ll find joy while listening to their music. Keep going 💜💜💜
They filmed the MVs and did promos for late night TV for Black Swan and ON just before the pandemic hit in Jan 2020. They were actually still in the States when the first confirmed case was announced in Korea and flew back immediately.
Actually , you will be my favorite reactor to Bts , You really understand and appreciate what you are watching, thank you💜💜
Thank you that means SO much =)
I’m a 56 year old granny. Their messages changed my life even at their beginnings. Go back. See their pain. See their accomplishments. My world was changed through them.
Thanks for the great reaction! It's so great to watch you learn about these amazing individuals😊
My favorite of the introduction videos is the Guide to BTS by Taylor.
I really can't wait to watch more with you.
Check out The Truth Untold - Live...It's just the vocal line, and it's absolutely beautiful!
Also, The 2021 Room festa, which is bits of I think five songs,
and their NPR Tiny Desk concert is real nice cuz they're just sitting there (mostly), singing, and you get to see who's who real well.
I, like many others who have reacted, tend to like their live performances best, but they do have some amazingly artistic, and great MV's.
Have fun! See ya next time.💜
This video never ceases to amaze me, it's incredibly powerful. I understand that you are starting the journey of discovery and you will see things so incredible that they will surprise you and you will understand why we are all fascinated with them as a group and individually with some of them.
There is a world to discover about BTS and I must begin by saying that their music and lyrics are made to heal, they lead to reflection, our inner world, our struggles and our determination to get up again and again when we fall and understand that it does not mean failure but learning which makes us stronger.
Each of the comments that you will read here will share information to lead you to an understanding. But you have good instincts and you are on your way to self-discovery.
Thank you for reacting to BTS.
Hello! I'm loving your reactions! Every Army is happy when someone starts to discover the value of BTS. Anyone who loves BTS is loved by fandon. We are happy with others for this affection, admiration and pride in supporting this very talented group. They are beautiful, wonderful voices, perfect dancing and have wonderful personalities, like "nice people". They are global stars but remain humble and their lyrics touch us in different ways at unique times.
"NO" and "ON" - BTS has an older song called 'NO', which talks about the fight against society and the concepts that oppress us, in a true protest for the freedom of young people to be whatever they want.
In 'ON', the fight is now within themselves, against their own dilemmas.
BTS is always deep in their lyrics and contexts, including contrasting and linking their own compositions.
NO.....ON
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Thank you Marcia, can't wait to do more. This has been a memorable start to BTS
just finished watching you reaction even though i started a few hours ago haha, just came back to it and wanted to say, great reaction. Seriously, i love watching people react to BTS and to see their talent, how unique they are and their visuals, ect. I absolutely loved it. Please never stop reacting to BTS. !! Also, i do have a suggestion that i think would be amazing and help you get to know their personalitys. it's called "BTS being extra AF in america" It's hilarious and i think you would like it.
Thank you, what a compliment. Glad you enjoyed. BTS knocked my socks off
Your reaction feels so real - exactly like what I (and most fans/Army) must have been like when we first watched these MVs ourselves: on our own, not performing for any camera, just taking it in and kind of in awe. There's a quiet exhilaration I feel at the end of this song - and I think you did too (that "whew" exhale). Hope you keep exploring BTS - it's really fun for us to feel like we're watching something for the first time again, through your eyes.
Yes, you must watch some background vids: "This is BTS" by xCeleste (the shortest one, but good starter, giving you the bigger-picture context that's always necessary, even though it's slightly older now); "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life (2023 Update)" by Rice Squad - which briefly introduces each member but covers more of their musical trajectory; then "A Guide to BTS Members: The Bangtan 7" by Taylor Mari which is about each member individually, one by one. Looking forward!
Nick, Taylor's guide to 7 Bts members is a must watch. Thanks💜
They didn't colab with anyone, it's just them and the backup dancers. There is a very good introduction video on yt I think its called like this :
Introduction to BTS members: The Bangtan 7
Like all people are reacting to that and I really recommend
What made me love BTS more are the messages behind their songs.
First, I liked your reaction, your facial expressions said it all...welcome to the rabbit hole! They have been through so much, and ON just makes me think of all of that, but the thing that sticks out most to me is at the end when they have their arms around each other. They are stronger together. I appreciate you not stopping every few seconds and letting it play out.
Song and music video was released literally around weeks mid feb. 2020 before rest of world and USA shut down due to the pandemic. Black Swan and On were their 2 released songs for new top selling 2020 album then named Map of The Soul (7+ million albums sold so far worldwide) to support their sold out worldwide tour which was supposed to begin in a few months in USA(they cancelled Korean dates abruptly because pandemic just hit there) in 2020 but eventually all tours completely cancelled in 2022 instead of makeup USA dates when pandemic was still around.
All BTS albums are concept albums beginning in their mostly late teens age with their first 2013 debut album writing about their lives and struggles at their age then, which continued among 9 studio albums to their latest album at the time in 2020. So concept album for song On continued their theme of them being together for nearly a decade then and dealing with fame, identity, self and ego from their experiences up to that point in time. Most of their songs have thought provoking messages and ideas in regards to human well being.
The girl in middle is Siena Lalau and she choreographed some of BTS songs like On and Dionysus. She is among many special different choreographers that were brought on to choreograph many BTS songs through the years but BTS often have her and her dance crew join BTS as backup dancers on their USA tours through the years.
I have just discovered your channel and I am obsessed!!! Thank you for reacting to our guys. And for the respect and support you have given them. BTS is amazing!!! 💜💜💜
BTS IS ART!! HI FROM MÉXICO ✋
They are totally awesome coming from a 74yr old woman who appreciate song and dance especially from this extremely talented group BTS.
Thanks for another great BTS reaction! Glad you’re going to do a couple introduction videos. You’ll gain a new appreciation for the group and get a better sense of what they’re about. 💜
Thank you I can't wait to learn more!
One of my favorite things about kpop is that it embodies so many different genres. It’s an overarching umbrella term that covers everything from pop to hip hop to rap to rock to ballads to even grunge and metal vibes… and even so much more. Most groups can’t be categorized in to one genre because they have songs that fit multiple genres and even mix different genres within one song. There is so much versatility in kpop and I love that. I’ve always been a believer that good music is good music and the genre doesn’t matter. And there is just so much good music in kpop. There are also so many songs with really deep and meaningful lyrics that just resonate so deeply with so many people. BTS are a stellar example of that. So many of their songs have touched me on such a deep level.
If you decide you want to continue looking in to more kpop groups I would also recommend Ateez, Stray Kids, and Seventeen. Those groups also have a huge range in their music and some of the most incredible lyrics and performances I’ve ever seen.
Overall I’m so glad you are enjoying these new discoveries. Discovering kpop truly changed my life and some of these groups and their music are literally the reason I’m still here.
Hi! Just discovered your channel. I'm sure a lot of ARMYs in the comments already sugested the introduction video so I'm looking forward to that. I hope you continue to explore BTS' music and appreciate them as artists and human beings. They're amazing but as they say, they're just 7 normal boys from Korea, too. Excited for your journey. Welcome to our purple world! 💜
Hello, I just did a little marathon of some of your reactions on BTS and I must admit that I love it.
At times I'm focused on your reactions because I know what's coming in the MV so I'm waiting to see your reaction. And each time without exception I see myself when I discovered them, like you without any other knowledge of the group. It makes me nostalgic for those times.
You have just entered the BTS universe and your reactions are magical. So welcome to the ARMY family, take pleasure in discovering each of the members because they form BTS as each molecule once assembled forms a whole.
For me, BTS is like a sweet drug of joy, love, madness and kindness. I think you can see BTS in different ways, either as a fun and enjoyable time or as a hand you can hold onto because you know it will never let you down. It is personally in this last way that I live it because BTS came into my life when I was sinking into depression and it is their words, their joys of living, their strengths despite everything they had to go through that allowed me today to climb the slope to live more serenely with myself.
What I want to say is that they brought me a lot and that today I will be behind them no matter what, I will support them and love them unconditionally because I will be eternally grateful for the help that they brought me.
I am a 37 years old woman, mother of 2 children and I pass on the messages and values of BTS to them because this world in which we live badly needs it.
And yes, it was 7 young Koreans 10 years younger than me who gave me a life lesson, showed me the way and the strength to be myself and to accept it.
Today, I am in agreement with myself and I am living my best life and I sincerely hope that my childrens will not have to go through this one day, that they can flourish, live fully serenely as they wish.
I'm sorry, originally I just wanted to leave a little comment... but it got a little out of hand 😅
I have really enjoyed your two reactions. I turn 70 on Saturday. 8th generation American female. I have followed BTS since 2016. Prior to that, there were a couple of other groups who were very different. There are several intoductions to BTS that give diffrent takes. Rice Squad, Taylor, & Xceleste are all good and provide different information. I recommended them all. Good luck.
The album Map of the Soul 7 (to which ON and Black Swan correspond) was released on February 21, 2020, the pandemic caused them to cancel most of their promotional activities and their already sold out tour.
In 2020 they also released their album BE, in which the boys got involved in all aspects (cover, MV, image, photos, songs, etc.), in it they reflected their feelings about having to stop their activities, not having direct contact with ARMY, etc
The dancers in the MV are The Lab, their headquarters are in LA and they often participate in BTS performances and concerts in the US.
They have collaborated with various artists, be it feat, lyrics, composition, production... As a group, among others, I could mention Ed Sheeran (Make it right and Permission to dance), Steve Aoki (Mic Drop Remix, The truth untold, waste it in me), Desiigner (Mic Drop), The Chainsmokers (Best of me), Halsey (Boys with Luv) Nicky Minaj (Idol ft), Megan Thee Stallion (Butter Remix), Coldplay (My universe), Snoop Dogg and Benny White (Bad Decisions).
Individually you can find collaborations with Warren G, Wale, Becky G, Lil Nas X, Fall Out Boys, Juice WRLD, Max, Halsey, Charlie Puth, Anderson Park, Coldplay, J. Cole, among others.
The music for this video was recorded by the UCLA marching band and concert band along with the Blue Devils drum corps. The dancers are from a very well-known dance troop known as The Lab. This was filmed in the Los Angeles River basin at the Sepulveda dam in LA, of course.
While your assumption about the lyrics of this being applicable to the pandemic is not necessarily wrong because it certainly fits that scenario. This was originally more about the difficulties they faced getting to where they are today. You will learn more about that in the introduction videos.
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I am 66 and my daughter is 30. We went to see BTS in LA in 2021. It was the best time ever. Now going to see Suga in Chicago in May.
You commented on this being a pandemic song. They actually released a pandemic song called Life Goes on. It was from the album BE. Because it was pandemic the boys themselves did everything on the album. They each were designated roles to concept design, write, do photos/jacket art and even direct their own MV. You will definitely feel the mood of the times when you watch that one!
When the world needed them most
I'm going to enjoy watching you discover BTS and how meaningful everything they do is
Great choice, I love On Kinetic Manifesto! I got into BTS in 2020 and watched this in amazement. Had no idea who they were. Now I'm deep down the rabbit hole and not planning to leave anytime soon.
There are so many good introduction videos, it's worth it to watch several of them as they touch on different things.
Most of their performances have dance practice videos which show the choreo much better. They are phenomenal dancers as you have seen.
They started in 2013 and their budget was small, but now their MVs are epic and their cinematography is top tier.
The members all have solo work, especially the 3 rappers, RM, SUGA and J-Hope.
Their discography is >300 songs and there are multiple performances of many of their songs such as On.
For another different side of them, watch Home from their Jimmy Fallon week. It's during the pandemic so they filmed it in Korea but it's like a MV. Just get one with Eng captions. Enjoy💜💜💜
Yes, I definitely need english captions but the sounds are so on point. Thank you for the info!
LOVE Home! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! and Anpanman! ! ! ! ! ! and of course Dimple&Pied Piper
I'm so glad I've found your channel this early into your journey!! I can't wait for your next reaction.
Yay! Thank you!
This song may not be about the pandemic but "Life goes on" it is... and I highly recommend it!! 💜💜💜
Sounds good Amanda, I noted it down!
You get it! They are amazballs
When BTS was first formed they lived in a tiny apartment in bunk beds, they had to give tickets away to there shows on the streets just to get people to go see them they where on the verg of disbanding and Bighit was nearly bankrupt, they trained 15 hrs a day to get there dancing to, perfection, running on a treadmill while singing to help with stamina to sing and dance at the same time, they are so professional as you can image they put 100% into there concerts there dancing and singing is so energetic they have often collapsed once off stage and needed oxygen to help then they are back on stage for next dance and song, they care about each other and are very protective of there BTS brothers and they care so much about there Army. Not all of them where natural dancers Jimin is a contemporary trained dancer and had never sung Rm was a Rapper before and was the first member of BTS, Jin one of main singers was pick by a bighit exe on the streets and asked to audition not the first time he had been picked on the streets Suga is a dancer and choreographs a lot of there routines, Jhope is also a Rapper and rapper V and junkook are singers also. They have broken so many music records but constantly get snubbed by the world music awards. A lot of there music lyrics is about loving yourself and not giving up and also to the naysayers who said they wouldn’t make it, but they didn’t give up. They wanted a song written that’s was upbeat Dynamite was there first full English song to be an upbeat number for their Army during the pandemic, it’s about enjoying the little things in life it was one of their first songs they didn’t co-write. Any I’ll leave here as I could go on. Hope this give you some insight to them.
Sir. Welcome to ARMY. I'm a 48 year old ARMY of almost 8 years. The amount of feels you will have going down the BTS rabbit hole will be immense. Dope was my first BTS experience and I was hooked before the music video was halfway over. I have to recommend a storyline of videos that go back to 2015 when I discovered them. First, watch I Need U (Original 19+ version only), Prologue, then Run. BTS are famous for long arching storylines in their songs and videos. They're the best musical choice I've ever made outside of Michael Jackson.
Really Enjoy your reactions. Please continue 💜
Thank you! Will do!
We appreciate your heartfelt reactions, the time you’re taking to understand, and your generosity. Liked and subscribed ;)
I appreciate that! Thank you for taking the time to watch as well
Some of BTS's most viewed MV/Songs:
1.6 B Boy With Luv
1.6 B Dynamite
1.5 B DNA
1.3 B Mic Drop
1.2 B IDOL
1.1 B Fake Love
922 M Blood, Sweat & Tears
855 M Butter
747 M DOPE
567 M Permission To Dance
565 M Not Today
539 M ON
504 M Spring Day
500 M Life Goes On
449 M Black Swan
410 M Daechwita (solo by SUGA aka Agust D)
409 M That That (SUGA with PSY)
361 M Fire
257 M My Universe (with Coldplay)
XCeleste's video is a great first start. It gives you a great overview, then Taylor's video goes into more detail. I am just speaking from a view of when I was very new to them. Whatever your choice is, I will be watching! You seem so genuine. New subscriber. Welcome to the fandom! Borahae! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Thanks for the tips!
This song means a lot to me. I’m going through a tough time with my health and this song gives me that push that I need. It’s like it makes me feel it doesn’t matter what people say or think what matters is I’m doing it and how I’m feeling and I need to not let what others say get me down. That’s what this song is for me. I love it. And I love the way you react and I’m praying that more people find your channel and make you even more known :) ❤
Jessica that is so kind of you. Thanks for sharing, life is tough sometimes but your outlook is very positive. Stay strong!
@@nickforell1 thank you so very much for your kind words that’s so sweet of you. And I will be here for every bts upload you do or if you decide to look into more Korean artists :) you are amazing.
BTS are very special people. They also make some very amazing music and play many different genres. If you want, I recommend you watch introductory videos of the band. I assure you that you will fall in love. A hug from Spain!!!
i personally find how you come to your reactions with a fresh perspective/impressions refreshing and thoughtful. ARMY is a very diverse group, and even with the known or more popular messages in BTS songs, the lyrics can be interpreted in ways that can hit one's core differently, and that's part of the beauty and the appeal of their work. i've been following the group only since 2020 and have become well embedded in their work, but am still learning about the depths of this group. it's quite an endless but enriching rabbit hole to fall into lol 😅
Thank you J casa, really glad you see it that way. I try to just be genuine and go in knowing what I know (which at this point is very little haha). Love these guys! Borahae!
Thanks for reacting! Your thoughts about the Lycris etc are very cool and interesting no lie!! It's fun listening what others Think about These Lycris and stuff so Thank you for this 💜
If you're interested in a Bts Introduction then i would recommend you "a guide to Bts members: The bangtan 7" by Taylor Mari (this is the most shared video to others when it comes to Bts Introduction) In this video Bts's origin etc. is explained and all members are introduced. Thank you for being so respecfull towards Bts and their music, sadly they actually started with absolutely nothing
That's half the fun right? Thank you, I love hearing your commentary too!
“Sadly they absolutely started with absolutely nothing” which makes their journey so worthy to follow. From nothing to being THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD! Hard work, determination, attitude, humility, thankfulness, teamwork, loyalty, overcoming, respect, dream, PROOF that this is what will make you successful in life!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
@@siriuslylucky130 I agree with everything you said!! BTS is crazy, once people know their past they wouldn't say These bad things about them anymore💜
This is actually a bit before the pandemic... I really really love this song. It's just pure resilience. Suga basically says even if he falls to his knees, if he's not dead and buried, he'll rise again.
They have an earlier song called N.O. that ON sort of references - it's very defiant! - but to me this one is the answer to the question Black Swan is asking. What if I lose my passion? Who or what will be left? And then On comes along and says: I don't care, I'm never going to stop fighting. Bring it. It doesn't matter how afraid I am because I'm not giving up.
This one and Not Today (another earlier song) share that defiantly hopeful message, which is also pretty much how I live my life. I listen to them both on days when I'm tired of the fight. (I work in democracy reform & civil rights activism; there are a lot of challenging days.)
I know you've already done the Taylor guide, so you have the answers to some of these questions. 😁 I'm going to watch that next.
Everyone will request their favorites - please let your own curiosity guide you! But when you get a chance, I would love to see you react to a live performance of Magic Shop. It would be fine to go in with a bit of context if you want it, but I won't give you more info if you don't. It needs to be a live, or at least include one, and you'll understand why afterward. 💜
Borahae, friend. You're doing great. Don't worry about not knowing things - your honest guesses are good ones and it's so fun to watch you get wide-eyed 😂
Sienna Laulau, the then 19yr old choreographer, is the 1st person you see the young lady with drum at the head of tge first drumline. Samoan, and a choreographic genius! There are members of a drum band and dancers from The Lab who work with Sienna.
I love your reaction to both Black Swan and ON. Since you ended this reaction with some questions about BTS and its members there are several guides to BTS and my recommendation is either Bangtan 7 by Taylor Nakamoto or the most beautiful moment in life by Rice Squad. They are long however we armies love long videos. So if you don’t mind about the length of time we would just love it! BTS will not disappoint you, Borahae 💜!
Love your interpretation ^^ !
In fact, it's about facing the hidden side of yourself, your shadows (fear, trauma, shame etc...) It's based on the map of the soul of Jung. The both worlds that they talk about are "conscious" where you found Ego and Persona, "unconscious" where you found your shadows. "Gotta go insane to stay sane" means that humans run away from pain, it's instinctive. We try to avoid any situation that can cause us pain, but, to be totaly yourself, you have to accept your fears, your traumas, your shames. So you have to do something insane, confront your pain ("Bring the pain") to stay sane, becoming yourself.
In the front row in the middle is Sienna. She is the choreographer. The backup dancers are hers called The Lab. She choreographed "Set Me Free". Yes. with The Lab. Jimin's new song. "Going insane to be sane." Jimin borrowed that lyric. It's in his song too. There's so much to tell you. I'll write more later. It's a process to learn it all. So glad you appreciate their talent. Excellent reaction.
Thank you for all the insight. Learning as I go so I appreciate the help! Borahae.
The messages in their lyrics have actually affected people (ARMY) in a positive way. Some ARMYs will tell you that they found BTS when they were in the lowest point of their lifes.
I have enjoyed your 2 BTS video reaction and hope you will have a wonderful BTS journey or so we call it down the rabbit hole😊💜
The guy singing those high notes is Jungkook and has been named as one of the top 200 best singers in the world by rolling Stones (he iand one more are the only 2 asians) and jk is just 25 years.