Warren G was probably the most friendliest and respectful mentor to the guys during the show. You can tell from their interactions that he was pretty genuine with them
The tutors, like iris and fahaz (?) Jenny kita, Nate and Tony were also good with them. Really it's only Coolio and Dante that truly suck, imo 💜 tony stayed close with Jimin for a long time idk how long tho.
It is funny to some extent but to me it shows his willingness to learn. Most of us (including me) would get embarrassed if asked to do that but he took it with great spirit and grace. So, to me, it is inspiring how he actually truly wanted to just learn the art without any judgements for the methods used. 💜💜
Coolio was the only one that was rude towards them but he still offered them words of wisdom. Not everyone in life is going to be nice and some will fake their kindness, so there was a lesson to be learned there. The people who say they hate AHL ( American Hustle Life) are people that are out of touch with black/hip hop culture. BTS said themselves that they learned alot and do not regret the show but as you saw from the previous episode of Rise of Bangtan, Suga and RM are very in touch with hip hop culture . I believe that AHL helped give BTS a genuine understanding of soulfulness, hip hop culture, hip hop history, and rap music. I am greatful that Bang PD gave them that experience.
@@jennifersimpson1448 yeah but we also got to see how they handled the situation and we all have to go though things where people are disrespectful to use. While I don’t like that guy we can appreciate how Suga and Jin handled it.
@@amberpearce710 yes definitely. All they and everyone that goes through things learn and grow, makes you stronger. It also shows it's every where. I was just saying from the post Coolio wasn't the only one disrespectful but I don't think he did it in a bad way as what we got to see. His reference was him loving hip hop and it wasn't a joke to him and he got more respectful later, that other guy though geesh.
True, the whole series had been quite difficult to watch. But it helped our boys with a lot of things - they've developed relationships with some authentic and genuine people - up to now they still work with them or are friends with them. They've also learned the importance of giving back, they developed more hiphop skills and even confidence. Our boys have learned a lot and I'm thankful this has been part of their journey. 💜 Also, think about American reality shows - they're about conflicts or the likes to make the show interesting. Very different from what we're used to with Korean reality shows that are just fun and wholesome. So maybe little of these are mostly scripted, and it made us feel very protective of them coz they're not used to this kind of treatment 🥹🤧 Thank you for sharing this vid with us! Borahae CCW 💜
This wasn’t an American reality show though lol this was a Korean show that was on mnet lol basically like a Korean sort of variety show where they always prank someone, so random games and challenges but also find times to throw some sentimental things in…. Which is basically exactly what this show was . I’ve never heard someone say the whole thing was hard ti watch bc really only the first two episodes were rough… they had so much fun and learned so much that some cried about leaving lol they loved their mentors and learned things they use today still. The kidnapping thing is the only thing that really bothered me… well and Dante with Jin and suga… I hated him… but everyone else was pretty nice and fun or helpful
Coolio's delivery was horrible but he had a point. They were a rap group, but very few of them had knowledge of black history and rap. Production did ask him to play it up a bit, but the boys had to learn a lesson many other kpop groups haven't learned to this day. Hiphop is not just an aesthetic, black people are not an aesthetic, we are real human beings with stories and our culture deserves the same respect you would show your own. Coolio was a great teacher and important to teaching them the respect for hiphop they have today.
Thank you. I’ve never understood why people defend V instead of saying I’m glad someone talked him out of being offensive. Now he knows better. The boys had to learn to appreciate black culture if they were trying to participate in it.
Coolio was also deliberately hard on them for the cameras. There are a lot of takes where you see them having to quickly cut away and stuff because he was a second away from laughter, and stuff from behind the scenes footage where he was actually very excited to help the guys and trying to figure out what to assign them to really teach them stuff. And he was still supportive of the guys years after this show too. Honestly a lot of the people who were rude on AHL were directed to be that way by staff. (The kid who was being nitpicky with Jimin at the airport recently spoke out about this.) I'm more annoyed at the staff than anyone else in this lol
This!! I know it's hard to watch him "bully" but believe me if Coolio didn't care he wouldn't have agreed to take his time to do this. He did it because like he said, hip hop saved his life and he wants to make sure these kids who want to do hip hop know the roots and context and its importance in black history and culture. While I agree he went harder than was necessary, it's pretty clear it was played up a bit for the production. He has always been so supportive of our boys and believed in them from the beginning and continued to cheer them on long after they met (his Twitter posts celebrating their wins). May he rest in peace. 💜
This experience is one of the reasons why our boys are so much different from other idols. Instead of imitating what they see or hear, they actually dove deep into the culture and learned for themselves. They not only learned about the technical aspects of hip-hop, but they also learned the sense of community, the value of hard work and new found passion for their craft. It truly shaped them into the incredibly humble artists that they are today!!! And that’s why they’re so successful.
I agree now if we can only get the haters, solos, antis and shippers to do a deep dive into Korean Culture! It's a very Beautiful Culture and not singular when thinking or doing something. Using Bts as an example: they think collectively not selfishly...✌💜
Coolio may have seemed harsh but he was a real mentor to them, taught them a lot about Hip-Hop cultur even supported after the show was shot. May he rest in peace.
Right i mean V saying “turn up” yes it was nothing but to coolio he wanted V to understand what he was saying and not just saying something to be “hip” or “cool” bc how many ppl when approach blk ppl with slang talk like mmmm okay. But it was definitely cringe
Coolio was 100% right and sent them in the right direction. He was a little harsh but it’s important they know of the roots of what they want to partake in. Hiphop is not just a music genre for a lot of people but a culture. Because of the lessons of American hustle life, I think that’s why they have such a massive and diverse fan base
The studio they used for the album in La is also the studio where Jimin did some of the vocals for his album. And the choir for ON is from the same studio.
MiniMoni have a special bond. Everytime they are together they always talk about serious things. Actually Jimin has this high emotional intelligence that keep his members not awkward around him. His attitude switches or automatically adjust depends on who is he talking to or with him.
They actually had translators in the room with Coolio. Coolio was impressed with them in fact. I think what he did was "okay" in terms of his questions to them and correcting them with their stereotypes. He doesn't hate V he was teasing (in a harsh way but still teasing). Some moments were pretty cringe and some of the treatment they got was horrible. I think that's why some armys hate the show but I think it was a great learning process for them in the Hihop journey its why they have so much respect for the black culture too. RIP Coolio
i'm glad Abby notice they are calling the older one hyung, cause not many reactors notice that since they only read the subtitles and miss that.. its understandable, but i'm so glad Abby notice that.. much love..💜💜💜
Coolio came off as rude in the eyes of other people but what he did was open the eyes of bts, you see in Korea, a lot of people think of hip hop as an aesthetic, for example I’ve seen many Korean rappers do CA because they believe that’s looking “hip hop”, what coolio did was educate bts and that education that they received help bts get a better understanding of hip hop, bts took what they learned and applied it to their music and their outlook on hip hop changed, RM now has a better understanding of hip hop, the artists in that scene, the history, etc. This can be seen in the interviews he does nowadays. I’m sure some parts be of the show was acting but bts ended up learning many things.
Hobi's tiny "English speakeu time" will always remain in my heart and Joonie's "JIMIN, YOU GOT NO JAMS" is one of the most iconic lines by Namjoon till date lol !!
The first couple episodes of AHL are rough...but it definitely gets better. It's not as bad as some people make it out to be. They definitely learned and grew alot through that experience.
Love love love AHL. So many heartwarming moments, iconic memes, and insights into the endearing personalities of baby BTS. And what a time capsule…whoever coulda thunk these obscure Korean kids coming to the USA for the first time would later take over the music world?
@@ideagirl Did you watch thru the whole thing? The first couple of eps were probably the worst for me but once I got past them, the rest was just fun, even the cornier stuff. It's just an honest shame for any ARMY to be missing out on things like the telepathic fireworks moment, the accidental YT cameo, the concert (esp "O Happy Day"), the random 2014 ARMY encounter, Iris, Warren G, the giving back moments, all the memes origins, and much more. There were so many great moments that we'll never find anywhere else.
Coolio to BTS after AHL : "Boys, I already told you, the most important thing, keep on pumpin' your heart. Stay dedicated to your crafts, stay dedicated to your life." RIP Coolio. He may have looked harsh, but part of it was producers telling him to amp it up a bit, & the other reason was that he gave them tough love as a stern teacher, which to this day has made BTS what they are now, knowing a bunch more about hiphop culture than most in K-Pop & maybe also even a bit more than in K-Hiphop, partly because of people like Coolio, who was both a mentor & hype-up man. I don't have the numbers, but this is also why BTS probably has the most collabs with western hiphop artists as well, if not just total cumulative collabs with any western artists, not just only in hiphop. And BTS likely is the most prolific when it comes to global charities & donations, not that that's a flex necessarily, because of seeing the homeless in LA & grandmother alley in South Korea & also all the charities made in BTS' name by proxy as created by ARMY around the world. As sort of said in this reaction, AHL wasn't summer vacation, it was summer school. Perhaps you can react to the entire AHL later on.
one thing about American hustle life, they made BTS respect Rap more. made them put more of their struggles and emotions in their lyrics. yes it was harsh, but rap is literally black American culture and they take that to heart.
Don’t worry. I was defensive for the boys too but once you step back, you can see that this lesson was necessary for bts. Hip hop is so interwoven with black culture in America and you can’t be cluelessly in it.
No, because when y'all became defensive about taehyung's situation it was y'all most army moment, I can relate.😭 This show and experience are what sets BTS apart from other hip-hop style groups, BTS actually educated themselves from the hip-hop creators and released Dark&Wild (one of their best albums) where they learned and respectfully recreated their own underground style. I also believe that this and the beginnings of BTS have kept them down to earth and humble always, that with the success and how big they are, I'm sure if it was any other artist it wouldn't be the same situation. BTS has remained true to themselves and their music.
When Jimin says he needs to improve when talking to the older members its mostly about writing lyrics since the rapline has been doing that since the start. He didn't just say it bc of hierarchy and stuff he truly respects them for being able to write and produce music .
There were some cringe moments in the show but overall my take away was that the BTS members were so open to learning any and everything. They were polite to everyone and even when it wasn't great they still had fun together. They never really complained (at least on camera). The concert at the end of the show is amazing, especially when Suga, V, and JK sang with Iris watching.
omg Iris was the best and that beatboxing teacher, they were true mentors, they gave them confidence and made them believe in themsleves more, I loooooved those two mentors
Coolio knows that they don't know about hip-hop and he rightfully taught them that our culture is not an aesthetic. They knew Tupac, Snoop Dogg, etc but they didn't know the background and history behind these artists, that is very very important. And Bts learning that is what makes them so different, most kpop artists don't know any of that shit, they say hip-hop is black and that's actually the first thing Jungkook said when they asked him what hip-hop is. Coolio was hard on them but he did right by them and he respected them just as much as they respected him. R.i.p to him btw 💗💗 I'm glad that he taught them what he did
The best part of their interaction with Coolio is right after he grills them. He asks to watch them perform. They do No More Dream right then and there in front of him and you could tell he was impressed/shook! He had to act like there was something else they could do to improve. It was great!
CCW are showing signs of true ARMY defending the guys, and getting mad, frustrated (trustrated) lol... We love that, that's us watching anything bad or rude against the guys. ❤ You all!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜♾️
I really cry every time I remember how they treated V, he was a very happy child at that time, with a very pure heart😭💔 the only good thing there was the teacher iris, she was nice with everyone, and she gave great compliments to V for his incredible voice💜
You should also know some things are set up for tv. Gladly the one guy who was disrespectful with Jin and Suga got sacked. But if you saw Coolio's reality tv show at the time you would see that he filmed excerpts were he had the translator and other bts staff with him where they consulted about tasks, punishments etc to do for the show. So perhaps the staff hand more of a hand in it. AHL had some real good gems into the thoughts of the guys and it was great to see how they handled themselves in foreign waters but mostly that the promises they made on that show each of them actually fulfilled in future. Jin told us he gained more confidence and turned from being shy into WWH. Namjoon began to care less of what people thought about him and followed his heart. Our JK even said there that the moment he turns 18 he is going to he tattoos.😅 Not to mention that they even grew more in generosity than they already were.
I wish I could put Taehyung in a little box so no one can hurt him, just remembering everything he went through throughout his life breaks my heart, I'm writing this with tears in my eyes! Tae will always be my pure good and innocent boy💜
Did you ever WATCH all of AHL?? Just so you know, V loved the experience. On their last day, V was the last one to pack up his things to go home. He was too busy writing in his journal about his time and esp his affection for one of the mentors, Nate. V said he would never forget his experience, even when he is a grandpa he will talk about it.
@@e0n555 Like you, we watched all the episodes, but his behavior was not right with V in the first place, he was a confident and happy boy, and Collio's behavior with V was terrible from the beginning, the kids were right, V was not a rap part at all, there was no reason to say so. Overhead of a group? V was able to be strong and strong because of his innate self-confidence, otherwise losing someone who has a good voice and his acts will hurt a lot and V is very kind and has a beautiful heart that does not say anything bad to Jane and Jimin and Jungkook didn't say that his behavior was completely predetermined, and at least if he humiliated him, he could tell about the goodness of his voice in the future. Or was the intention just destruction?
@e0n555 Tae enjoys what life throws at him though and roll with it, it doesn't mean that it was ok watching what's going on... he also got back at him with the hair style and Iris happened these are good parts
In namjoon's words jimin is the only person that can praise you and show his gratitude without any envy or jealousy. Joon expressed how no one but jimin is capable of it and it how it has helped him. The interaction you saw between jimin and joon about jimin looking upto him and praising him and expressing his shortcomings is how jimin is. A man with purest heart and soul. He will always put everyone else above himself and make his achievements and talent look smaller in order to give others the limelight. But he always shines. An angel.
Couldn't agree more..I mean all of them are pure..But Jimin really has something within him that makes you fall for his personality..He really admires and loves everyone..He is always positive..His and Taehyung's friendship is something we all need in our lives..Everytime I see any video of their friendship, I end up tearing up..One of the purest bonds ever..All of the members said that Jimin is the most selfless guy ever who always puts everyone before him..He works so hard but still says that he is not good enough and need to work harder..I think that is what makes our boys stand out from others and being the most humble kings..
if you watch it, you'll understand the whole purpose of it. ofc many parts of it was harsh but bts themselves said they learned from it and dont regret it. they've improved sm after this and even made an album there from all the experiences they got.
The way they all look like the boys parents who got mad cause their kid got bullied especially Summer 😂🤣. This is why armys are so protective of them. We know all the bad things they went through
I think Coolio was harsh and I definitely feel like he could have gone easier on V in the beginning, but I think he was coming from a place of feeling like they were joking around with his culture. A lot of people want to rap or wear "hip hop" styles, but don't even bother learning about the people, history, and culture behind it. If you're going to present yourself as a hip hop group, you should at least be able to answer a few questions about its history, and I think that's the point Coolio was supposed to make. If you watch the whole series he softens up a bit as it goes on and they seem to build mutual respect. I've always felt that BTS has had a strong connection to and respect for hip hop and its roots and that's one of the things that sets them, and specifically the rap line apart from other groups. I think the producers asked Coolio to play it up a bit, but I think his lesson was an important one.
I agree with you. The history of hip pop culture isn’t sunshine and rainbows and Tae needed to learn that was well and be more respectful towards the culture. Yes Coolio seemed like he was harsh but it was in a good place, in my opinion
honestly american hustle life is not as bad as some make it out to be, there are some rough moments in the first few episodes but overall there are many more good people and moments, definitely something every army should watch at least once
You guys should start reacting to the dance practices for each song you are reacting to. Watch the MV and then the dance practice. Please and thank you. Hope y’all are good in Frisco- I live in Richardson. Love you neighbors!
Many people forget that they are visitors to hip-hop, this is apart of a CULTURE, a culture that is ridiculed all the time. please don't downplay what it means. He told them to learn hip-hop because it's what kept our peoples story heard. He didn't tell them to stop or laugh at them he told them to find they're own expression of hip-hop and understand it
If you guys notice, when you watched that snipet from Skid Row episode, what those guys from Skid Row, they really took to heart and learned from them.
Thanks guys! Iris, who was lovely, is the person Whoopi Goldberg played in Sister Act!! It's her story that she played, and she was such a lovely lady. No wonder she could teach the Sisters to sing! In fact apart from a few issues AHL is a good show and really shows the boys growth and they also had fun. So don't be put off it, it's part of Bangtans history. I hope when you do watch it'll be on YT but probably not...
10:56 the entire reason they’re there is “to learn the hip hop culture in America.” The rapline are exceptional… but they were fans of hip hop music… they have no clue about the hip hop culture in the US and kinda the fact that a lot of hip hop artists come up with similar stories as coolio back when he was getting popular or whatever. He’s not wrong for asking them these hip hop questions bc that’s his job lol hip hop mentor. He’s not only asking the rapline… and they didn’t know the answers to the questions he asked them either…. Bc he’s talking about the history of hip hop. It’s basically like us army asking for older reactions so you could see the journey from the beginning and the big highlight moments that were crucial to it becoming what it is today. With his background and him literally talking about the history of something that changed his life… I can see why he was thrown off by v saying turn up lol he made him do push ups which is just like in sports you have to do push ups if you’re late or something… he showed them he was serious by having v do push ups… but have to remember that he didn’t know them at all before this or who they were… so they don’t know these are the most kind, sweet, silly, loving and goofy boys ever. Like you have to look from his side too.. v was hard to understand at first so Coolio may have thought he was mocking him and the. The rest of the boys were laughing.. he could have felt defensive not understanding how they are too. Doesn’t excuse kinda lashing out towards little tae tae … but he’s human too.. or was before he died . tae said turn up the whole rest of the trip all the time lol he clearly was not remotely phased by it. Taes the most confident person I’ve ever seen… he wasn’t effected by the push-ups lol Also remember this is a reality show guys… typical Korean reality shows like this have a lot of scripted parts but a lot that’s not scripted also… but they had two mentors .. main mentors… coolio and warren g… coolio was first and the serious , tough love approach…. And warren g was second and definitely a more patient and kind mentor for the boys to end the show in a good place which it did.
I suggest you start watching from episode 3! There are way more kind, sweet, funny and wholesome moments than there are cringe/mean moments. (and just skip ahead if necessary.) Almost all the tutors were very nice to them, it’s truly not as bad as many people think.
@@rachzainhass Whoever on the Bighit team at the time planned that was racially insensitive too because why would you reinforce a violent stereotype against black men like that??? As if Koreans aren't already racist enough to black folk.
Just because bts raps in korean doesnt make it a completely different genre from hip hop in america lol. The genre originated from over here, and bts know that. They have alot of respect for the great Ogs from America .(korean rappers too of course). But they have alot of knowledge on the genre and culture in general. Yes BTS rappers were underground but the whole point of this show was for them to experience the culture a bit and learn more than what they already know. Yes they were a bit harsh it was hard to watch at times but the outcome was really great. This process was a great learning experience for them. Also, yes they didnt understand majority but they still knew a few english words and phrases at that time. So they weren't completely oblivious to what was being said.
what you got to remember is that american hustle life was a tv show and so many things were very exaggerated and not real (including coolio’s attitude who sadly he passed away recently). still it was too much how they were treating the guys.
To fully grasp the point of this reality show you’ll have to watch the whole series. Afterwards you won’t think of it as a bad experience but a good learning experience.
the funny thing is they watched those fireworks from rosebowl stadium then in 2019 they are the one who has big concert at rosebowl stadium with same even bigger fireworks. im so proud of them
coolio was very nice to them so relax guys it was fun watching tony and all the show members very supportive to them and the thing i like the most bts never change never forget where they come from❤
Fun fact: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit is loosely based on Iris Stevenson's (the lovely voice teacher) time as a choir director at Crenshaw High School.
Loved your honest reaction! Gabriel wow you surprised me I think this is the first time I heard you say so much😂 I agree I wanted to protect them also, you only saw small clips but Tony is the one who gave Jimin the Chim Chim nick name. They made a lot of good friends, and learned a lot!
Guys.. It was a TV show.. Not live show, they worked and they had fun, and they went there to learn more about hip hop.. They might not have know "the script" but people on their team knew😉The beginnings of hip hop, not what's on charts today.
I cannot see you guys watching American Hustle Life without throwing fists. But if you can make it through to the end their relationships with all of them ended up being really very genuine. Jimin got his nickname Chim Chim from Tony during this show.
Ahora (American Hustle Life) is one show I only watched once... Can't handle it. It breaks my heart. And the Rise chapter 5 is the one I don't re-watch, too. But the boys got something big there, alright. Their base, their core. Their root, as artists and as people.
I was so quick tapping, this. It was nice watching you guys and relating to our emotions. Well, I would also recommend whenever you watch any mv or any content watch the behind the scenes too, they have tons of contents so it'll get easier for you to know everything with all the process !
Im really happy that I can watch this Show with you guys, its so much more fun than watching it all by myself. I must have seen the first 4 eps several times with other reactors but they all put the later ones on patreon soon, so it will be a new experience for me if you continue with the series here on YT 💜 Thankyou so much for keeping me company 🙂 your channel is always fun and I dont miss any reaction (besides Avatar ;) )
yea the older guys did take on a lot of work in their earlier days both involving the music and their personal lives and even now jimin talked about how the rap line laid foundation to bts in his episode with suga on suchaewita and how suga reciprocates that feeling with vocal line
when they first aired AHL coolio really pissed me off too loool but AHL is still my favorite show of BTS. they have learned a lot not just about hiphop but life. season 2 for AHL would be so fun to watch actually loooool
America Hustle Life (complete) is Great !! It is really telling how much they learned. They had their first concert in the US which was free and with 300 hundred people and sold out.
Daniel and Gab would really like the reality show V was in recently, he and a bunch of other very famous Korean celebrities (like actors from the films Parasite, Train to Busan, the upcoming Marvel film, etc.) went to Mexico to open a Korean restaurant. Basically the show is them running the restaurant, cooking and interacting with customers, going to the market to buy food/supplies, speaking Spanish here and there lol. And yes a few customers recognized them. And the Korean food they were cooking looks so good, the diners all loved it. The show is called Jinny's Kitchen
Oof, gotta disagree with you on this one. Coolio--as a black artist who helped establish hip hop--has every right to ask a bunch of boys from another country if they understand what hip hop is. And I'm glad he did and they're glad he did because kpop is full of idols appropriating the aesthetic without giving credit or respect to its origin. BTS did it in the early days too. I am so proud of them for taking the steps to have these conversations, learn about where hiphop comes from and the culture that created it, and finding their own way to do hip hop authentically. It was totally fair for a hip hop OG like Coolio to come in, see these boys in their chains and baggy pants, and say "hip hop is serious to me and you have to know it's history." Like I'll never be nothing but grateful for the education Coolio gave them.
@@hersunnysideupyea it was kinda unfortunate because like him actually educating them and being real about the history of hip hop was genuine but it was said production was wanting him to keep ramping up with being rude and stuff.
I highly recommend you check out the full 8 episodes (I think) of American Hustle life. This episode of Rise of Bangtan is just a snippet of what the show covered, and it left out some REALLY important stuff. You honestly need to watch all the episodes to really understand their experiences on the show. For example, this does don't reference Dante (with good reason). Or their " work experience" and you really need to see that. Or shy little Jungkook running away from one of the women at the music video shoot - my heart still goes out to him. The first couple of episodes of AHL are pretty cringe, but overall the show was pretty good. And they learned a lot. 💜
AHL was a reality show- meaning not real! Coolio was really cool to them, the bravado was for show. And they had translators on set. Overall a good experience. RIP coolio.
fun fact that studio Erik is same people that they worked with during Map of the Soul On / Friends and Jimin’s Set me free pt 2. They built relationships way back then. It’s nice to see how it blossomed
Guys Hip Hop is very important to a LOT of people, especially Black Americans because it describes a lot of our stories and it was an outlet for our pain for such a long time, so if BTS came to America to learn about this culture, then it was very important to be respectful. I understand that Coolio came off as harsh but that’s how a lot moments of Hip Hop really are. I really suggest watching this whole series because while it is HIGHLY cringey, BTS learned so much more than any of their peers or hip hop artists outside of America would ever learn. They carry that respect and humbleness with them until this day. Another side note is that BTS was only really known amongst kpop stans at that time so no, Coolio probably didn’t know their full story, he just knew they wanted to learn about Hip Hop. Also, Coolio actually passed away last year and BTS sent their condolences.
I get so happy when you guys upload. I miss bangtan so much these days that all i could do is rewatch all of their contents. I’m just so glad i found your channel 🥺💜
when they went to LA for AHL, they also did a KCON concert and were recording the next album there, they recorded in a garage and some at UCLA recording studio.
I remember Suga got defensive when one of the 'mentors' hit Jin with some kind of hat or something (not like a full on hit but he threw it at him.) Yoongi even had them cut the camera's. From what I remember that 'mentor' was fired after that. There are definitely some tough scenes to watch but it's also an experience I think really helped them somewhat understand and respect hip hop culture more and grow as artists
It was Jin who asked them to cut the cameras bc he wanted to give Yoongi space to calm down and for good reason. That guy was just unreasonable. He didn't want to participate in anything and was negative thru their assignment. Even the other mentors didn't know what was going on with him (when fans asked them on their sm later). For me, that guy and the ep1 prank were the worst parts of the show and the only parts I wouldn't mind being cut out out. Everything else that was cringe was either corny but fun or rough but with a point. And there are some truly amazing moments that no ARMY should miss out on.
Coolio passed away last Sept 2022 but he did make a video after AHL, being nice and wishing BTS the best in their career so I guess his being tough on them was just part of his "tough love" training
These four are willing to do everything to protect our boys. OMG! I love all your reactions, especially in this episode where Gabriel comes out from being quiet to defend the boys. 💜
Coolio was definitely harsh, but bts was teetering the line between appreciating hip hop and appropriating blackness back then. Being educated about the origins of the culture saved them from being like other artists in Korea who use blackness as a costume.
Until Jimin's album, BTS is still using Eric's studio recording when they're in US. It's a proove that BTS & Bang Sh-Hyuk dont forget people who help them in the past.
Hey how are you doing old armies I mean we miss our bts so much... Seeing these clips made me realize omg we stan our boys for so many years passed already.. stan them for life
AHL always makes me wonder abt those ARMYs who ran into Hobi and Jin during the filming of the series. Seeing Hobi get surprised that they were recognized on the streets of LA b4 even in SK at the time made me really appreciate and envy those fans.
@@em5522 yes remember that one... I mean the emotions and memories we had with our boys is something ... Bts starts with nothing and now in every where bts bts bts .. Our precious 7 butterflies💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
yay! can't wait, watched the bonus scenes on patron while i waited☺️ i might have to go back & rewatch to laugh after this episode lol! have a nice weekend 💗💜
I love how protective you all are towards the boys..also im so surprised to see gabriel so angry and i love it..can't wait for you to react to the hardships..i hope it's soon..much love to all of you..borahae ccw 💜 much love fighting guys 💪🏻😍🥰💜
OMG Gabriel came out of his quietness when BTS was being bullied. You guys cracked me up because we were all the same way. Love you guys!💜💜💜💜
Me too and i scared for them especially in episode 1 and 2
Omg totally what I said and I was scared of him 🤣 🤣
I know right hahaha
was thinking exactly the same about gabriel!
and they haven't showed the kidnap scene yet 🤣
Warren G was probably the most friendliest and respectful mentor to the guys during the show. You can tell from their interactions that he was pretty genuine with them
My favorite part is when they have the BBQ and they talk about missing their families and Warren G opens up about missing his mother who passed.
Yeah, and actually I really like the conversation they had at Warren G's house. And actually this show was quite good except the first parts
The tutors, like iris and fahaz (?) Jenny kita, Nate and Tony were also good with them. Really it's only Coolio and Dante that truly suck, imo 💜 tony stayed close with Jimin for a long time idk how long tho.
@@pslinky nah we have actually cancelled Tony for all of the problematic things he did
@@BELIEVER78989 yup another scammer using them for clout 🤨
You know you’re real Army when you’re ready to throw hands for them. 😂
Yeah true 😂
Literally
@@ktd_ot7 me too. I was ready to go to war.
No DOUBT! The way Coolio treated V, I was like, “How much a plane ticket to L.A. cost?!”
G DRAGON KING ,
Jin beatboxing like a dog still gets me😭
It is funny to some extent but to me it shows his willingness to learn. Most of us (including me) would get embarrassed if asked to do that but he took it with great spirit and grace. So, to me, it is inspiring how he actually truly wanted to just learn the art without any judgements for the methods used. 💜💜
Jin dog sound so cute 😂 its 2am here and im laughing like crazy hahaha
I love it it’s hilarious
Jin was so adorable 😍
G DRAGON KING -
Coolio was the only one that was rude towards them but he still offered them words of wisdom. Not everyone in life is going to be nice and some will fake their kindness, so there was a lesson to be learned there. The people who say they hate AHL ( American Hustle Life) are people that are out of touch with black/hip hop culture. BTS said themselves that they learned alot and do not regret the show but as you saw from the previous episode of Rise of Bangtan, Suga and RM are very in touch with hip hop culture . I believe that AHL helped give BTS a genuine understanding of soulfulness, hip hop culture, hip hop history, and rap music. I am greatful that Bang PD gave them that experience.
Well said and I agree
There was another one that got kicked off that was rude to Jin and Suga. He was disrespectful and Agus D came out lol.
@@jennifersimpson1448 yeah but we also got to see how they handled the situation and we all have to go though things where people are disrespectful to use. While I don’t like that guy we can appreciate how Suga and Jin handled it.
@@amberpearce710 yes definitely. All they and everyone that goes through things learn and grow, makes you stronger. It also shows it's every where. I was just saying from the post Coolio wasn't the only one disrespectful but I don't think he did it in a bad way as what we got to see. His reference was him loving hip hop and it wasn't a joke to him and he got more respectful later, that other guy though geesh.
@@jennifersimpson1448 I agree
True, the whole series had been quite difficult to watch. But it helped our boys with a lot of things - they've developed relationships with some authentic and genuine people - up to now they still work with them or are friends with them.
They've also learned the importance of giving back, they developed more hiphop skills and even confidence. Our boys have learned a lot and I'm thankful this has been part of their journey. 💜
Also, think about American reality shows - they're about conflicts or the likes to make the show interesting. Very different from what we're used to with Korean reality shows that are just fun and wholesome. So maybe little of these are mostly scripted, and it made us feel very protective of them coz they're not used to this kind of treatment 🥹🤧
Thank you for sharing this vid with us! Borahae CCW 💜
Agreed
This wasn’t an American reality show though lol this was a Korean show that was on mnet lol basically like a Korean sort of variety show where they always prank someone, so random games and challenges but also find times to throw some sentimental things in…. Which is basically exactly what this show was .
I’ve never heard someone say the whole thing was hard ti watch bc really only the first two episodes were rough… they had so much fun and learned so much that some cried about leaving lol they loved their mentors and learned things they use today still. The kidnapping thing is the only thing that really bothered me… well and Dante with Jin and suga… I hated him… but everyone else was pretty nice and fun or helpful
I agree. It has some cringe moments but overall is good. I have a lot of love for this serie
Agree I believe they made Coolio act like that even the kid when Jimin was washing the airplane, told later on he was instructed to be harsh on Jimin.
G DRAGON KING ,
Coolio's delivery was horrible but he had a point. They were a rap group, but very few of them had knowledge of black history and rap. Production did ask him to play it up a bit, but the boys had to learn a lesson many other kpop groups haven't learned to this day. Hiphop is not just an aesthetic, black people are not an aesthetic, we are real human beings with stories and our culture deserves the same respect you would show your own. Coolio was a great teacher and important to teaching them the respect for hiphop they have today.
Thank you. I’ve never understood why people defend V instead of saying I’m glad someone talked him out of being offensive. Now he knows better. The boys had to learn to appreciate black culture if they were trying to participate in it.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 this experience was so important for them
Coolio was also deliberately hard on them for the cameras. There are a lot of takes where you see them having to quickly cut away and stuff because he was a second away from laughter, and stuff from behind the scenes footage where he was actually very excited to help the guys and trying to figure out what to assign them to really teach them stuff. And he was still supportive of the guys years after this show too.
Honestly a lot of the people who were rude on AHL were directed to be that way by staff. (The kid who was being nitpicky with Jimin at the airport recently spoke out about this.) I'm more annoyed at the staff than anyone else in this lol
YES
This!! I know it's hard to watch him "bully" but believe me if Coolio didn't care he wouldn't have agreed to take his time to do this. He did it because like he said, hip hop saved his life and he wants to make sure these kids who want to do hip hop know the roots and context and its importance in black history and culture. While I agree he went harder than was necessary, it's pretty clear it was played up a bit for the production. He has always been so supportive of our boys and believed in them from the beginning and continued to cheer them on long after they met (his Twitter posts celebrating their wins). May he rest in peace. 💜
This experience is one of the reasons why our boys are so much different from other idols. Instead of imitating what they see or hear, they actually dove deep into the culture and learned for themselves. They not only learned about the technical aspects of hip-hop, but they also learned the sense of community, the value of hard work and new found passion for their craft. It truly shaped them into the incredibly humble artists that they are today!!! And that’s why they’re so successful.
I agree now if we can only get the haters, solos, antis and shippers to do a deep dive into Korean Culture! It's a very Beautiful Culture and not singular when thinking or doing something. Using Bts as an example: they think collectively not selfishly...✌💜
Coolio may have seemed harsh but he was a real mentor to them, taught them a lot about Hip-Hop cultur even supported after the show was shot. May he rest in peace.
He's dead??!
@@jane4451 yeah, idk the date but i think last year or earlier this year
@@jane4451 yes he passed away a little bit ago
He passed away 9/28/22
Right i mean V saying “turn up” yes it was nothing but to coolio he wanted V to understand what he was saying and not just saying something to be “hip” or “cool” bc how many ppl when approach blk ppl with slang talk like mmmm okay. But it was definitely cringe
felt that title. AHL made us allll defensive, but it was a great experience for the boys.
What was Done in the first episode
was illegal.
@@ideagirl and abusive.
Gabe talked a lot in this video! The Papa Bear in him woke up and wanted to protect the boys!
gabriel is quiet, but will speak up to defend someone!! a real one haha
Coolio was 100% right and sent them in the right direction. He was a little harsh but it’s important they know of the roots of what they want to partake in. Hiphop is not just a music genre for a lot of people but a culture. Because of the lessons of American hustle life, I think that’s why they have such a massive and diverse fan base
The studio they used for the album in La is also the studio where Jimin did some of the vocals for his album. And the choir for ON is from the same studio.
Thank you for this information 💜. It’s nice to know.
Me too❤
It so hard to watch this without getting embarrassed from those guys 💀
So true 😭
@@wonuswife I only watched the end and I was like nope I'm done
It’s not that bad if you understand what’s trying to be taught
@@Nettepooh014 it's not those parts it's the twerking the girls 😭
@@Moniminiluvv wait whaaaaa TWERKING!? That’s the “line drawn” part??? Gtho lol
MiniMoni have a special bond. Everytime they are together they always talk about serious things. Actually Jimin has this high emotional intelligence that keep his members not awkward around him. His attitude switches or automatically adjust depends on who is he talking to or with him.
They actually had translators in the room with Coolio. Coolio was impressed with them in fact. I think what he did was "okay" in terms of his questions to them and correcting them with their stereotypes. He doesn't hate V he was teasing (in a harsh way but still teasing). Some moments were pretty cringe and some of the treatment they got was horrible. I think that's why some armys hate the show but I think it was a great learning process for them in the Hihop journey its why they have so much respect for the black culture too.
RIP Coolio
I clicked faster than yoongi ’s rap 😂
I doubt that 😂
Me too 😅😅😅😅
Same😂😂
Well I clicked faster than the entire rapline😆😆
Same
i'm glad Abby notice they are calling the older one hyung, cause not many reactors notice that since they only read the subtitles and miss that.. its understandable, but i'm so glad Abby notice that.. much love..💜💜💜
@@Mbella354 Then you need to listen more carefully. He call them that all the time.
Coolio came off as rude in the eyes of other people but what he did was open the eyes of bts, you see in Korea, a lot of people think of hip hop as an aesthetic, for example I’ve seen many Korean rappers do CA because they believe that’s looking “hip hop”, what coolio did was educate bts and that education that they received help bts get a better understanding of hip hop, bts took what they learned and applied it to their music and their outlook on hip hop changed, RM now has a better understanding of hip hop, the artists in that scene, the history, etc. This can be seen in the interviews he does nowadays. I’m sure some parts be of the show was acting but bts ended up learning many things.
Hobi's tiny "English speakeu time" will always remain in my heart and Joonie's "JIMIN, YOU GOT NO JAMS" is one of the most iconic lines by Namjoon till date lol !!
The first couple episodes of AHL are rough...but it definitely gets better. It's not as bad as some people make it out to be. They definitely learned and grew alot through that experience.
It is horrible. Don't down play it. It was against the law to do that to them.
@@ideagirl what?? Downplay it??... This is MY opinion....and clearly you didn't watch the entire series if you thought it was " illegal". 😂
Love love love AHL. So many heartwarming moments, iconic memes, and insights into the endearing personalities of baby BTS. And what a time capsule…whoever coulda thunk these obscure Korean kids coming to the USA for the first time would later take over the music world?
@@ideagirl Did you watch thru the whole thing? The first couple of eps were probably the worst for me but once I got past them, the rest was just fun, even the cornier stuff.
It's just an honest shame for any ARMY to be missing out on things like the telepathic fireworks moment, the accidental YT cameo, the concert (esp "O Happy Day"), the random 2014 ARMY encounter, Iris, Warren G, the giving back moments, all the memes origins, and much more. There were so many great moments that we'll never find anywhere else.
Coolio to BTS after AHL : "Boys, I already told you, the most important thing, keep on pumpin' your heart. Stay dedicated to your crafts, stay dedicated to your life."
RIP Coolio. He may have looked harsh, but part of it was producers telling him to amp it up a bit, & the other reason was that he gave them tough love as a stern teacher, which to this day has made BTS what they are now, knowing a bunch more about hiphop culture than most in K-Pop & maybe also even a bit more than in K-Hiphop, partly because of people like Coolio, who was both a mentor & hype-up man. I don't have the numbers, but this is also why BTS probably has the most collabs with western hiphop artists as well, if not just total cumulative collabs with any western artists, not just only in hiphop.
And BTS likely is the most prolific when it comes to global charities & donations, not that that's a flex necessarily, because of seeing the homeless in LA & grandmother alley in South Korea & also all the charities made in BTS' name by proxy as created by ARMY around the world. As sort of said in this reaction, AHL wasn't summer vacation, it was summer school. Perhaps you can react to the entire AHL later on.
Totally agree!!! And I do hope they get to AHL and react to it!💜💜
one thing about American hustle life, they made BTS respect Rap more. made them put more of their struggles and emotions in their lyrics.
yes it was harsh, but rap is literally black American culture and they take that to heart.
Lol I love how defensive everyone got when the Coolio scene came on, just wait until you see the beginning of the American Hustler life series 😂
I might have felt Summer’s maternal instinct kicking in when Coolio made V do push ups. You’re my favorite Summer, we both like Namjoon.❤
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Don’t worry. I was defensive for the boys too but once you step back, you can see that this lesson was necessary for bts. Hip hop is so interwoven with black culture in America and you can’t be cluelessly in it.
Y'all were ready to throw hands 😂
Thank you for the reaction, you guys are so real
Great reaction guys! The mama bear energy coming off of Summer was cracking me up.
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No, because when y'all became defensive about taehyung's situation it was y'all most army moment, I can relate.😭
This show and experience are what sets BTS apart from other hip-hop style groups, BTS actually educated themselves from the hip-hop creators and released Dark&Wild (one of their best albums) where they learned and respectfully recreated their own underground style.
I also believe that this and the beginnings of BTS have kept them down to earth and humble always, that with the success and how big they are, I'm sure if it was any other artist it wouldn't be the same situation.
BTS has remained true to themselves and their music.
After that experience on skid row BTS have been SO charitable and they don’t even tell people about it. We find out sometimes YEARS later.
When Jimin says he needs to improve when talking to the older members its mostly about writing lyrics since the rapline has been doing that since the start. He didn't just say it bc of hierarchy and stuff he truly respects them for being able to write and produce music .
Yep, Suchwita ep 7
There were some cringe moments in the show but overall my take away was that the BTS members were so open to learning any and everything. They were polite to everyone and even when it wasn't great they still had fun together. They never really complained (at least on camera). The concert at the end of the show is amazing, especially when Suga, V, and JK sang with Iris watching.
omg Iris was the best and that beatboxing teacher, they were true mentors, they gave them confidence and made them believe in themsleves more, I loooooved those two mentors
Coolio knows that they don't know about hip-hop and he rightfully taught them that our culture is not an aesthetic. They knew Tupac, Snoop Dogg, etc but they didn't know the background and history behind these artists, that is very very important. And Bts learning that is what makes them so different, most kpop artists don't know any of that shit, they say hip-hop is black and that's actually the first thing Jungkook said when they asked him what hip-hop is. Coolio was hard on them but he did right by them and he respected them just as much as they respected him. R.i.p to him btw 💗💗 I'm glad that he taught them what he did
The best part of their interaction with Coolio is right after he grills them. He asks to watch them perform. They do No More Dream right then and there in front of him and you could tell he was impressed/shook! He had to act like there was something else they could do to improve. It was great!
CCW are showing signs of true ARMY defending the guys, and getting mad, frustrated (trustrated) lol... We love that, that's us watching anything bad or rude against the guys. ❤ You all!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜♾️
I really cry every time I remember how they treated V, he was a very happy child at that time, with a very pure heart😭💔
the only good thing there was the teacher iris, she was nice with everyone, and she gave great compliments to V for his incredible voice💜
You should also know some things are set up for tv. Gladly the one guy who was disrespectful with Jin and Suga got sacked. But if you saw Coolio's reality tv show at the time you would see that he filmed excerpts were he had the translator and other bts staff with him where they consulted about tasks, punishments etc to do for the show. So perhaps the staff hand more of a hand in it. AHL had some real good gems into the thoughts of the guys and it was great to see how they handled themselves in foreign waters but mostly that the promises they made on that show each of them actually fulfilled in future.
Jin told us he gained more confidence and turned from being shy into WWH.
Namjoon began to care less of what people thought about him and followed his heart.
Our JK even said there that the moment he turns 18 he is going to he tattoos.😅
Not to mention that they even grew more in generosity than they already were.
I wish I could put Taehyung in a little box so no one can hurt him, just remembering everything he went through throughout his life breaks my heart, I'm writing this with tears in my eyes!
Tae will always be my pure good and innocent boy💜
Did you ever WATCH all of AHL?? Just so you know, V loved the experience. On their last day, V was the last one to pack up his things to go home. He was too busy writing in his journal about his time and esp his affection for one of the mentors, Nate. V said he would never forget his experience, even when he is a grandpa he will talk about it.
@@e0n555 Like you, we watched all the episodes, but his behavior was not right with V in the first place, he was a confident and happy boy, and Collio's behavior with V was terrible from the beginning, the kids were right, V was not a rap part at all, there was no reason to say so. Overhead of a group? V was able to be strong and strong because of his innate self-confidence, otherwise losing someone who has a good voice and his acts will hurt a lot and V is very kind and has a beautiful heart that does not say anything bad to Jane and Jimin and Jungkook didn't say that his behavior was completely predetermined, and at least if he humiliated him, he could tell about the goodness of his voice in the future. Or was the intention just destruction?
@e0n555 Tae enjoys what life throws at him though and roll with it, it doesn't mean that it was ok watching what's going on... he also got back at him with the hair style and Iris happened these are good parts
In namjoon's words jimin is the only person that can praise you and show his gratitude without any envy or jealousy. Joon expressed how no one but jimin is capable of it and it how it has helped him. The interaction you saw between jimin and joon about jimin looking upto him and praising him and expressing his shortcomings is how jimin is. A man with purest heart and soul. He will always put everyone else above himself and make his achievements and talent look smaller in order to give others the limelight. But he always shines. An angel.
Couldn't agree more..I mean all of them are pure..But Jimin really has something within him that makes you fall for his personality..He really admires and loves everyone..He is always positive..His and Taehyung's friendship is something we all need in our lives..Everytime I see any video of their friendship, I end up tearing up..One of the purest bonds ever..All of the members said that Jimin is the most selfless guy ever who always puts everyone before him..He works so hard but still says that he is not good enough and need to work harder..I think that is what makes our boys stand out from others and being the most humble kings..
if you watch it, you'll understand the whole purpose of it. ofc many parts of it was harsh but bts themselves said they learned from it and dont regret it. they've improved sm after this and even made an album there from all the experiences they got.
The way they all look like the boys parents who got mad cause their kid got bullied especially Summer 😂🤣. This is why armys are so protective of them. We know all the bad things they went through
I think Coolio was harsh and I definitely feel like he could have gone easier on V in the beginning, but I think he was coming from a place of feeling like they were joking around with his culture. A lot of people want to rap or wear "hip hop" styles, but don't even bother learning about the people, history, and culture behind it. If you're going to present yourself as a hip hop group, you should at least be able to answer a few questions about its history, and I think that's the point Coolio was supposed to make. If you watch the whole series he softens up a bit as it goes on and they seem to build mutual respect. I've always felt that BTS has had a strong connection to and respect for hip hop and its roots and that's one of the things that sets them, and specifically the rap line apart from other groups. I think the producers asked Coolio to play it up a bit, but I think his lesson was an important one.
I agree with you. The history of hip pop culture isn’t sunshine and rainbows and Tae needed to learn that was well and be more respectful towards the culture. Yes Coolio seemed like he was harsh but it was in a good place, in my opinion
honestly american hustle life is not as bad as some make it out to be, there are some rough moments in the first few episodes but overall there are many more good people and moments, definitely something every army should watch at least once
You guys should start reacting to the dance practices for each song you are reacting to. Watch the MV and then the dance practice. Please and thank you. Hope y’all are good in Frisco- I live in Richardson. Love you neighbors!
this please💜
Many people forget that they are visitors to hip-hop, this is apart of a CULTURE, a culture that is ridiculed all the time. please don't downplay what it means. He told them to learn hip-hop because it's what kept our peoples story heard. He didn't tell them to stop or laugh at them he told them to find they're own expression of hip-hop and understand it
If you guys notice, when you watched that snipet from Skid Row episode, what those guys from Skid Row, they really took to heart and learned from them.
the album 'dark and wild' was recorded while they were shooting American hustle life and i feel they were exhausted to the bone at that time
Thanks guys! Iris, who was lovely, is the person Whoopi Goldberg played in Sister Act!! It's her story that she played, and she was such a lovely lady. No wonder she could teach the Sisters to sing! In fact apart from a few issues AHL is a good show and really shows the boys growth and they also had fun. So don't be put off it, it's part of Bangtans history. I hope when you do watch it'll be on YT but probably not...
10:56 the entire reason they’re there is “to learn the hip hop culture in America.” The rapline are exceptional… but they were fans of hip hop music… they have no clue about the hip hop culture in the US and kinda the fact that a lot of hip hop artists come up with similar stories as coolio back when he was getting popular or whatever. He’s not wrong for asking them these hip hop questions bc that’s his job lol hip hop mentor. He’s not only asking the rapline… and they didn’t know the answers to the questions he asked them either…. Bc he’s talking about the history of hip hop. It’s basically like us army asking for older reactions so you could see the journey from the beginning and the big highlight moments that were crucial to it becoming what it is today. With his background and him literally talking about the history of something that changed his life… I can see why he was thrown off by v saying turn up lol he made him do push ups which is just like in sports you have to do push ups if you’re late or something… he showed them he was serious by having v do push ups… but have to remember that he didn’t know them at all before this or who they were… so they don’t know these are the most kind, sweet, silly, loving and goofy boys ever. Like you have to look from his side too.. v was hard to understand at first so Coolio may have thought he was mocking him and the. The rest of the boys were laughing.. he could have felt defensive not understanding how they are too. Doesn’t excuse kinda lashing out towards little tae tae … but he’s human too.. or was before he died . tae said turn up the whole rest of the trip all the time lol he clearly was not remotely phased by it. Taes the most confident person I’ve ever seen… he wasn’t effected by the push-ups lol
Also remember this is a reality show guys… typical Korean reality shows like this have a lot of scripted parts but a lot that’s not scripted also… but they had two mentors .. main mentors… coolio and warren g… coolio was first and the serious , tough love approach…. And warren g was second and definitely a more patient and kind mentor for the boys to end the show in a good place which it did.
YOUR REACTIONS ARE TOTALLY UNDERSTANDABLE!! To this day I refuse to watch the full AHL episodes I hateeeee how they treated the boys
After the first 2 episodes it get much better, but I felt the same so I don't blame you. I just wanted that part of their story too 💜
Same feeling...i hate how they treated the boys
I suggest you start watching from episode 3! There are way more kind, sweet, funny and wholesome moments than there are cringe/mean moments. (and just skip ahead if necessary.) Almost all the tutors were very nice to them, it’s truly not as bad as many people think.
Especially the fake kidnapping was so unnecessary
@@rachzainhass Whoever on the Bighit team at the time planned that was racially insensitive too because why would you reinforce a violent stereotype against black men like that??? As if Koreans aren't already racist enough to black folk.
you guys being protective over the boys was so precious 😂 I can relate
Just because bts raps in korean doesnt make it a completely different genre from hip hop in america lol. The genre originated from over here, and bts know that. They have alot of respect for the great Ogs from America .(korean rappers too of course). But they have alot of knowledge on the genre and culture in general. Yes BTS rappers were underground but the whole point of this show was for them to experience the culture a bit and learn more than what they already know. Yes they were a bit harsh it was hard to watch at times but the outcome was really great. This process was a great learning experience for them. Also, yes they didnt understand majority but they still knew a few english words and phrases at that time. So they weren't completely oblivious to what was being said.
This show was rlly good for them regardless. It taught them something a lot of non black hip hop artist lack, respect.
what you got to remember is that american hustle life was a tv show and so many things were very exaggerated and not real (including coolio’s attitude who sadly he passed away recently). still it was too much how they were treating the guys.
To fully grasp the point of this reality show you’ll have to watch the whole series. Afterwards you won’t think of it as a bad experience but a good learning experience.
FUN FACT.
the hip hop dance choreographer Anika was one of Gwen Stefani Harajuku girls.
the funny thing is they watched those fireworks from rosebowl stadium then in 2019 they are the one who has big concert at rosebowl stadium with same even bigger fireworks. im so proud of them
coolio was very nice to them so relax guys it was fun watching tony and all the show members very supportive to them and the thing i like the most bts never change never forget where they come from❤
Fun fact: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit is loosely based on Iris Stevenson's (the lovely voice teacher) time as a choir director at Crenshaw High School.
Loved your honest reaction! Gabriel wow you surprised me I think this is the first time I heard you say so much😂 I agree I wanted to protect them also, you only saw small clips but Tony is the one who gave Jimin the Chim Chim nick name. They made a lot of good friends, and learned a lot!
Guys.. It was a TV show.. Not live show, they worked and they had fun, and they went there to learn more about hip hop.. They might not have know "the script" but people on their team knew😉The beginnings of hip hop, not what's on charts today.
I cannot see you guys watching American Hustle Life without throwing fists. But if you can make it through to the end their relationships with all of them ended up being really very genuine. Jimin got his nickname Chim Chim from Tony during this show.
Did i just clicked faster than tae changes his expressions lol... I love you guys so much 😂💜
Ahora (American Hustle Life) is one show I only watched once... Can't handle it. It breaks my heart. And the Rise chapter 5 is the one I don't re-watch, too. But the boys got something big there, alright. Their base, their core. Their root, as artists and as people.
I was so quick tapping, this. It was nice watching you guys and relating to our emotions. Well, I would also recommend whenever you watch any mv or any content watch the behind the scenes too, they have tons of contents so it'll get easier for you to know everything with all the process !
Im really happy that I can watch this Show with you guys, its so much more fun than watching it all by myself. I must have seen the first 4 eps several times with other reactors but they all put the later ones on patreon soon, so it will be a new experience for me if you continue with the series here on YT 💜 Thankyou so much for keeping me company 🙂 your channel is always fun and I dont miss any reaction (besides Avatar ;) )
yea the older guys did take on a lot of work in their earlier days both involving the music and their personal lives and even now jimin talked about how the rap line laid foundation to bts in his episode with suga on suchaewita and how suga reciprocates that feeling with vocal line
Wow!! This is the most talkative Gabriel I've ever seen. Nice! 👌
when they first aired AHL coolio really pissed me off too loool but AHL is still my favorite show of BTS. they have learned a lot not just about hiphop but life. season 2 for AHL would be so fun to watch actually loooool
America Hustle Life (complete) is Great !! It is really telling how much they learned. They had their first concert in the US which was free and with 300 hundred people and sold out.
AS USUAL, BEFORE GOING TO BED, WATCH SOME CCW REACTIONS WITH A SMILE ON MY FACE. You guys are so fun to watch with or without bloopers. Borahae guys💜
Daniel and Gab would really like the reality show V was in recently, he and a bunch of other very famous Korean celebrities (like actors from the films Parasite, Train to Busan, the upcoming Marvel film, etc.) went to Mexico to open a Korean restaurant. Basically the show is them running the restaurant, cooking and interacting with customers, going to the market to buy food/supplies, speaking Spanish here and there lol. And yes a few customers recognized them. And the Korean food they were cooking looks so good, the diners all loved it. The show is called Jinny's Kitchen
Oof, gotta disagree with you on this one. Coolio--as a black artist who helped establish hip hop--has every right to ask a bunch of boys from another country if they understand what hip hop is. And I'm glad he did and they're glad he did because kpop is full of idols appropriating the aesthetic without giving credit or respect to its origin. BTS did it in the early days too. I am so proud of them for taking the steps to have these conversations, learn about where hiphop comes from and the culture that created it, and finding their own way to do hip hop authentically. It was totally fair for a hip hop OG like Coolio to come in, see these boys in their chains and baggy pants, and say "hip hop is serious to me and you have to know it's history." Like I'll never be nothing but grateful for the education Coolio gave them.
THAT PART!!!
I get what you are saying and I do agree to most of it but Coolio had NO right to make V do pushups and threaten him
he was just being plain rude. I'm still very thankful to him for what he's done but like dude chill tf out
@@hersunnysideupyea it was kinda unfortunate because like him actually educating them and being real about the history of hip hop was genuine but it was said production was wanting him to keep ramping up with being rude and stuff.
They kept the words, they give millions some people's , the word the promise, they donate millions each and every year
I highly recommend you check out the full 8 episodes (I think) of American Hustle life. This episode of Rise of Bangtan is just a snippet of what the show covered, and it left out some REALLY important stuff. You honestly need to watch all the episodes to really understand their experiences on the show. For example, this does don't reference Dante (with good reason). Or their " work experience" and you really need to see that. Or shy little Jungkook running away from one of the women at the music video shoot - my heart still goes out to him.
The first couple of episodes of AHL are pretty cringe, but overall the show was pretty good. And they learned a lot. 💜
AHL was a reality show- meaning not real! Coolio was really cool to them, the bravado was for show. And they had translators on set. Overall a good experience. RIP coolio.
Props to Gabriel for having V’s back. 💜 your channel!
Coolio has already passed away but BTS learned a lot from him. Coolio was 59 when he passed, he passed on Sep. 28, 2022.
fun fact that studio Erik is same people that they worked with during Map of the Soul On / Friends and Jimin’s Set me free pt 2. They built relationships way back then. It’s nice to see how it blossomed
Guys Hip Hop is very important to a LOT of people, especially Black Americans because it describes a lot of our stories and it was an outlet for our pain for such a long time, so if BTS came to America to learn about this culture, then it was very important to be respectful. I understand that Coolio came off as harsh but that’s how a lot moments of Hip Hop really are. I really suggest watching this whole series because while it is HIGHLY cringey, BTS learned so much more than any of their peers or hip hop artists outside of America would ever learn. They carry that respect and humbleness with them until this day. Another side note is that BTS was only really known amongst kpop stans at that time so no, Coolio probably didn’t know their full story, he just knew they wanted to learn about Hip Hop. Also, Coolio actually passed away last year and BTS sent their condolences.
I get so happy when you guys upload. I miss bangtan so much these days that all i could do is rewatch all of their contents. I’m just so glad i found your channel 🥺💜
Those men on Skid Row had some wise words. I hope they are thriving in the present.
when they went to LA for AHL, they also did a KCON concert and were recording the next album there, they recorded in a garage and some at UCLA recording studio.
BTS actually returned to SK, and THEN less thân month later turned around and flew back to LA for KCON.
I remember Suga got defensive when one of the 'mentors' hit Jin with some kind of hat or something (not like a full on hit but he threw it at him.) Yoongi even had them cut the camera's. From what I remember that 'mentor' was fired after that. There are definitely some tough scenes to watch but it's also an experience I think really helped them somewhat understand and respect hip hop culture more and grow as artists
It was Jin who asked them to cut the cameras bc he wanted to give Yoongi space to calm down and for good reason. That guy was just unreasonable. He didn't want to participate in anything and was negative thru their assignment. Even the other mentors didn't know what was going on with him (when fans asked them on their sm later).
For me, that guy and the ep1 prank were the worst parts of the show and the only parts I wouldn't mind being cut out out. Everything else that was cringe was either corny but fun or rough but with a point. And there are some truly amazing moments that no ARMY should miss out on.
Coolio passed away last Sept 2022 but he did make a video after AHL, being nice and wishing BTS the best in their career so I guess his being tough on them was just part of his "tough love" training
These four are willing to do everything to protect our boys. OMG! I love all your reactions, especially in this episode where Gabriel comes out from being quiet to defend the boys. 💜
It's really nice watching this episodes over again with you guys! Love the reactions. Can't wait for the next episode... 😊💜
First time I saw this I cried. Couldn’t believe they endured all this. But they made it to the Top
7:56 It's already 2023 and people are still searching for Jimin's missing Jams 😂
The gaze of threat and murder in Gabriel’s eyes like he legit said take it back or I’m gonna throw hands now
Love you guys and your reactions 💜
Coolio was definitely harsh, but bts was teetering the line between appreciating hip hop and appropriating blackness back then. Being educated about the origins of the culture saved them from being like other artists in Korea who use blackness as a costume.
Until Jimin's album, BTS is still using Eric's studio recording when they're in US. It's a proove that BTS & Bang Sh-Hyuk dont forget people who help them in the past.
Wowww Gabriel! Pleasantly surprised how he had "more" commentary than the usual.
That is how it has been with BTS in the beginning, work work until perfection. But this work ethic had made their success certain
Hey how are you doing old armies I mean we miss our bts so much... Seeing these clips made me realize omg we stan our boys for so many years passed already.. stan them for life
AHL always makes me wonder abt those ARMYs who ran into Hobi and Jin during the filming of the series. Seeing Hobi get surprised that they were recognized on the streets of LA b4 even in SK at the time made me really appreciate and envy those fans.
@@em5522 yes remember that one... I mean the emotions and memories we had with our boys is something ... Bts starts with nothing and now in every where bts bts bts .. Our precious 7 butterflies💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Wow the earliest I've ever been to your reactions. 💃🎉🎉
That thanks editor Zen, you do great work 💜
yay! can't wait, watched the bonus scenes on patron while i waited☺️ i might have to go back & rewatch to laugh after this episode lol! have a nice weekend 💗💜
This clip is still sugar coated, if you watch the episodes, my heart shattered
I love how they look so confused in the thumbnail😭😭
I love how protective you all are towards the boys..also im so surprised to see gabriel so angry and i love it..can't wait for you to react to the hardships..i hope it's soon..much love to all of you..borahae ccw 💜 much love fighting guys 💪🏻😍🥰💜
I think these experience were really worth it bc DARK & WILD is the best album of all time & they improved very much after that