Fortunately Jin's amount of lines and screen time have been gradually increasing I'm glad that people are happy about it instead of bitching like some ARMY were in the comeback. I'm gonna get what I can take for now I trust that bighit will please me in the next comeback with even more screen time and lines for Jin
Fun fact: some of those burning things in the sky are not mics. They are bodies. BTS is literally burning the haters. Another fun fact: There's one scene where Jungkook dances alone and you see his reflection dancing behind him. Except, the thing behind him is a window, not a mirror. It opens up into a empty room. Jungkook actually shot that part separately again to create the mirror effect.
I think BTS did everything right. If they performed Mic drop at the AMA they would be misunderstood, they would get a lot of criticism for bragging about awards while they were not even nominated at the AMA. I mean criticism from the new audience who saw them for the first time. They performed their title track and now they will show Mic drop which is totally different, they will show their diversity to the new audience. I think everything is all right here.
Yes agreed. One step at a time is all good. DNA was like a little sample of what they can do before they can go all out with their other releases to keep their target audience hooked.
yup, i also think it was a smart move from bighit. DNA may not be a best song, but it put BTS in nice light. A group of boys who can sing and dance and look relatable. Fire, mic drop seem too rough for the first time audience plus it may give impression that they look cocky while in real life they actually not. Bighit know to tease people so they may feel that there is no need to show BTS best performance. Thus, i think its correct move by bighit for letting BTS perform DNA. For first time audience who doesnt know kpop, even DNA look amazing in their eyes while actually there are a lot more BTS can show off.
I never thought about it like that and I was rooting for Mic Drop to be their AMA performance choice But then again when its good, its good.. it doesn't really matter However then again I have a feeling that the producers from AMA did not give them enough time to really make a lasting impression, so BigHit chose DNA Regardless, I think the mainstream American audience is not really prepared for this kind of act. I mean look at the Interviews, they were shit except for 2 or 3 them. Also, I may be wrong but I get the feeling other American artists are kinda jealous and scared that a random boy group will offer the authentic experience of entertainment and art combined. I am actually a bit scared for BTS. I am scared that the US media will tear them to shreds and do anything they can to stop their progress. Its sad but true :( It has happened before But I have faith in their determination and solid foundation of hard work ethic,brotherhood and perseverance.
i think after their performance, people seem change their mind about BTS. They seem take them as artist more seriously. Many admit that BTS is talented. About their performance, i think its not fair for other artists as they are also given limited time to perform. As BTS just debut, bighit may dont want to be high demand so they perform at minimal scale first. Plus, AMAs already arrange BTS as second last act that show BTS indeed are taken into granted.
I always love to hear your opinion! You always notice important stuff and comment on it! I don't know if I necessarily agree with the DNA not being good enough for the AMAs. I mean yeah, theoretically Fire, Not Today and Mic Drop would have shoked the audience in a good way more than DNA, but if the camera and audio guys had so many problems with DNA, imagine the mess they could have done with such much more hype songs. Moreover, BTS is not using only DNA to promote, they are using Mic Drop as well. Today they're showing the performance at Ellen, which is one of the most viewed shows in America (and from what I heard, they didn't even use backtracks, so THAT's a f u to the ignorant ppl saying they lip synced when it was so obvious they didn't). They'll have the Jimmy Kimmel performance as well, and there they did Mic Drop first, so it'll be the performance that makes it on TV. They are showing more sides of themselves this way. Of course, I would have loved to see people's reaction to something like Fire at MMA or MAMA, but eh.
RuunaLUVSesshy so true, they couldnt do a decent job for DNA, imagine with the rest. And the stage was also very simples (just with nice background images and light), I think for Fire or Not Today they would've needed a more well prepared stage to make the song justice
RuunaLUVSesshy I agree, I would’ve loved if they performed Fire but they usually have a lot of backup dancers for that so it would’ve been more difficult to coordinate. DNA is also the song that broke a lot of records so it makes sense for them to perform it
uuuummm... i just came back from that ellen video and they were clearly lip synching. you could hear the audio with nice and smooth vocals and then you could hear BTSstruggling to sing a few lines
Delian Jay there was literally nothing in the background it was just them sorry they sound like the backing track but no, they had a few small bits for harmonies but that was it
Thanks for the review. Tbh, many armys want them to perform mic drop/ fire/ or BST cause of the choreo and sound. It would blew ppl’s mind.. but I guess also that they perform DNA because that is their latest single which git them to Hot 100 for 4 weeks.. more than that they released mic drop remix after ppl had wanted to learn more about them after AMAs so i think it was also a smart move. It would shock new fans or ppl who are interested in them because of a different genre they can also pull off. Believe me like 90% of the fandom were expecting a surprise performance of Mic Drop. Hahaha.
I think they did DNA because it made sense seeing as it was the song that got them into the HOT100 for the first time (and AMAs work alongside the Billboard Chart), broke records and gained them a lot of headlines in the US. But I'm pretty sure they knew DNA isn't the song that represents them as artists because the timing of releasing Mic Drop seems to be done to grab ahold of the US general public. They got Aoki and Desiigner on it and released the song a week before charts reloaded (giving fans time to stream and buy) and the same week it's being aired on Ellen, Kimmel and Cordon shows. I think it was well planned and they knew Mic Drop was what they'd go forward with.
but dna barely used green screen. if you watched the making of dna they actually build a whole set for a specific scene like the blue sky and yellow columns it was actually outdoor
+MOCHI with a lot of SUGA and a cup of hot TAE you’re exaggerating the word barely. At least 35%-40% of the MV was green screen/CG. I just rewatched it to confirm. Most people can’t remember or don’t notice because of the fast cuts but I have an editor’s brain and just as I recalled, that MV has more CG than people remember. Mind you they use mainly physical sets but that doesn’t mean this is a heavily CG mv. Go rewatch it and you’ll be surprised!
i was waiting for this! thank you very much for making a reaction to this video, i love seeing your opinions, as you are a professional and you can point out things i don't really see (i'm not english, sorry for my bad grammar)
fun facts about the production of the MV that i think you might appreciate! - The pyrotechnics are all real! They blocked off a street in korea and actually blew up cars for it to make a more authentic explosion effect. - When jungkook was dancing in front of a mirror (3:10 in this video), they actually recorded him dancing from the back separately for the mirror so that the camera wasn't in it. They edited it into the mv afterwards
Actually, DNA is NOT a full green screen. They use the green screen only a little. The rest is real set which uses colorful shapes. You can check out their behind the scene. BTS uses green screen ONLY IF/WHEN necessary. It would be appreciated if you check first before you make a conclusion. DNA was chosen because it was that one hit that breaking most of their records and one that gathering new and international fans despite there are many of their hype songs with great choreos.
armeinia exactly! that was my case, DNA was just so insistent to appear in the youtube suggestions because the video got so many views, and in the end once you jimIn you cant JimOut
I'm so glad that BTS got bigger and bigger fans. It's just that I don't like that fans or them who may be just a tad bit interested with BTS spouting how cool they are then saying oh it's not what i expect (I expect more) when they see the disappointing side. They work really hard to be what they are now. IF there were some things from them that doesn't meet your expectation, at least give them appreciation. They are evolving, in their music, style, character or maybe appearance. So maybe there will be change that maybe you will like or not. It's not that I don't like when people give criticsm to the boys or anything. I am welcome to the outsider opinion. But it's not acceptable when they're spouting some high-profile opinion but without gathering facts first. So before giving some conclusion or judgement, please at least get some research first and then you can give final conclusion and opinion based on the facts you get. Thank you.
See, it's hard for BTS to perform ONE type of their music on the AMAS stage. Their music contain so many genres from ballads to trap, their image is always constantly changing, and you will only know if youre an ARMY who has done fill research and is a informed member of the fandom. Bts can't show who they really are with ONE song performed on a bad quality stage. I believe they need to show the American audience all the different sides to BTS, because that's how I became an ARMY and how I believe more will
As an Army i actually agree with you because BTS is originally a hip hop kpop group. I expected them to perform Not Today, Fire or MIC DROP remix but since DNA is the main song of Love Yourself: Her thats what they performed. But its also not bad that they performed DNA and having a big impact on American TV and leaving them wanting to know more about BTS and their music. For a remix to hit no. 1 on iTunes is amazing. I'm really proud of BigHit 😁😄😆
HongoKanata1 i saw a translation from a black and damn i lost my shit 😂 it makes so much sense there but when i first heard it even if i know little english im confused as fck with all the sauce. you guys gotta see it
Very little of DNA was green screened. I thought the same thing when I watched it and was really disappointed that they took that route. But they actually had crazy sets. Even the moon scene wasn't green screened. Check out their behind the scenes video on it, its really interesting. th-cam.com/video/rgRDwhO983s/w-d-xo.html
i was waiting for your review! the one shot with suga was absolutely stunning. tbh, i like the original track more? there's something gritty and dirty about the originial and it's not that i don't hate this remix but it never really went anywhere for me? like it was consistent and arguably flat? i kept waiting for this amazing drop to come and i never really found it? i don't find it horrible but i was just expecting more? dna performed at the amas made sense because it was their most recent comeback and it was the track that got their achievements for billboard. also, seeing how the dna stage was literally just them making the best out of what they were given while you had another performer actually scale down a building... i don't think they were ready to shelve out costs needed for a grander performance like not today, fire, or blood, sweat, and tears. and i think releasing this remix right off of the hype of their amas stage was smart? because now you've drawn this potential audience and the perfect chance to show off how versatile the group is.
nope the MV was made before the Steve aoki remix, it's their japanese MV version. Big hit invested a lot in MV, they didn't need Steve to have the funds . They just incorporated scenes with steve. Like your analysis kiss
Not quite because you can see that they're singing Korean and English here so it's not exactly the same MV as the Japanese (plus the Steve Aoki scenes). But Idk when the MVs were made so it could be that it was before the Remix and they really didn't need him to finance the production in general, you could be right about that. So yeah, basically I just wanted to say that it's not exactly the same as the japanese haha
I'm 50/50 on your theory Mr. Producer. I do agree that Fire or Not Today would have been a stronger song choice but as you said they may have chosen DNA because of the EDM aspect catering to the American audience. I do feel that DNA was a safe choice particularly after seeing the performance. Why? Let me explain, the camera work kind of sabotaged the performance for me. The camera man didn't know how to work the camera to capture the pivotal parts of that performance let alone for more intensely choreographed songs like Fire or Not Today. I feel BTS still has time to blow the American audience away.
OMG I was waiting for your reaction on this masterpiece!!! I was about to jump into the shower and put on my BTS play list when I saw your notif and the water is running right now and I'm watching your reaction instead lol. The shower can wait for another few minutes lol 😂😂
I love how he compared this MV to several BTS's MVs but when it came to Spring Day he was like "Spring Day is more cinematographic, it's unfair to compare". I really hope Spring Day wins MAMA's Best Music Video award.
I appreciate that you hit on so many things that I thought when I first saw this track and video. I agree with you and I may get some hate for this that DNA is not their strongest song. And I agree with you that the amas did a horrible job on managing the performance and the cameras and mics and all the problems they had were pretty crazy. I know sound tech isn't an easy job but up to that point there had been no issues as far as I know because people have been giving so much praise to the other performances. I also agree that DNA should not have been their debut television performance. But I also know that it was their most recent track so they were promoting the album that way and a lot of army we're excited to see it so I know that if they would have changed it to a different track it may not have been received as it was. However, I believe this track is better than the original in many ways and that's saying something because I was in love with the original. I like how Aoki kept a skeleton of the song and just added some different elements. I commented on this on another reactors Channel but I thought about a much better analogy this time. It's like those creative kits that give you a skeleton and pieces with different things you can build with them. The skeleton stays the same but you can add different pieces and parts to turn one thing into something completely different but again the skeleton is the same. So yes this is a true remix in the fact that the skeleton of the song was not touched but new elements and beats and new remastering was done. Mic drop the original is such a strong song that I appreciate that it wasn't changed much from its format yet still with a different sound. I do not like the desiigner track and if you have not listened to that it would be a good comparison. They gutted the song in pieces and played Lego blocks with it because desiigner's part takes up the whole first verse which pushes jhope and suga's part further back in the song which makes no sense for the flow. That's just my opinion though. Thank you for the awesome reaction. I love to hear people in the business react to these things because you guys can take a different look at the songs and videos then a standard fan.
100000000% agree that BTS should perform lit and hype type of songs like FIRE and NOT TODAY. But it's ok tho. They slayed US people already. Even AMAs cameraman couldn't handle their litness.
I feel like the original was the best, but none of the versions are perfect. The original had a weird ending that I think could have been better. The Steve Aoki one's beginning was so bare and weird, since I was used to J-hope's verse beginning with a beat drop, not a beat drop happening in the middle of it. And the Desiigner one was disappointing because it replaced J-Hope and Suga's verses that I loved. I think the original was kind of flat and not really dynamic, just as Not Today and Fire were, (I wished there was more movement like low points and build up and powerful chorus, like a dramatic wave shape). Back to the topic, Steve Aoki's instrumentals and choices didn't really fit with the rough bad-boy concept and the melody twist he added made me uncomfortable, like it could have been better. In my opinion. Basically, I don't feel like anyone really executed the concept BTS as well as it could have been. Like it could still be better. There's still something missing for me. Despite all the versions having short-comings, I still like BTS's the best in my opinion.
the truth is when I first heard Dna I was disappointed a bit. i don't know it felt like it wasn't really this step further they were talking about.the song it self didn't have so much to give.the refren didn't live up to the expectations I had built up because of their previous work. the mv and the choreo are amazing but the song itself not so much. i was much more enthusiastic about Gogo for example it had interesting sounds and an interesting subject. and I also thought ah is Dna all they re gonna show? so i totally agree
Well, I'm sure that BTS are going to perform again at the AMA's or Billboard ( I hope many times!) so they'll have a chance to show their more dynamic performances. But I hope they bring their own staff, bc the camera work at the AMA's was terrible....Bc of that, I think DNA was the right song for that time to perform...
DNA is not really a mostly CG set MV. You can see the MV sketch. The rooms were all actually real sets. P.S. I hope you understand what I mean. English is not my first language.
DNA is perfect for an introduction imo, it's something that eases you into BTS, kpop and boy bands and they've perfectly timed it by following it up with MD for the tv performances, which shows a grittier side and says hey, we're not the next 1D, we are BTS. I prefer the original, as I like the song fully Korean and just the whole energy of it, however this Aoki mix is really cool to listen to. I do not like the version with desiigner that's available to buy, his verse is too long, his flow doesn't fit in and the lyrics are absolutely nonsensical for what the songs means and is about.
Edit: *ARMYs don't kill me please read TILL END* DNA wasn't my favorite BTS song. And if you notice, they didn't "drag" it as long as their other comebacks. Blood Sweat and Tears was performed so many time and for a longer period in the era. BUT DNA was sorta cut off by Mic Drop (which was originally supposed to be a side song in their album next to Go Go) but they notice the fans "better" response to MIC DROP compared to DNA. Don't call me a *fake fan* For not liking a song by BTS. I feel like being fake is being in denial just to say BTS is perfect that they do no wrong. They are INPERFECTLY PERFECT (to me) that's why I love them. If DNA is your jam then that's your taste. But, I agree with this Reactor that DNA was not THE song to perform at the AMAs because it did not embody the FULL FORCE of BTS. Maybe FIRE or BST (maybe a side of CYPHERS). Again, my opinion may or may not be a popular opinion. I acknowledge that. So, ARMYs please don't kill me, I love our boys in my own personal way where I can be honest when some of their stuff is not my taste but I still love the heck out of them xD
Dakota Delones You have every right to have your own opinion. Every person has different taste in music. If you hate their music, that's okay. If you hate them as people or just because they're mainstream and you want to be different (or just want some attention), do try to do some research before looking down on an artist. But, I do feel it's just attention you want, here you go~ you're welcome dear
Wow, soy army, y escuché este remix incontables veces, muchísimas pero nunca en realidad me detuve a ver cada detalle, y no sé por qué en este vídeo en serio me di cuenta que mic drop remix es una obra maestra. Lo sentí como si fuera la primera vez que lo escuchaba, tuve la misma adrenalina de la primera vez que la escuchaba. Pude sentir que todos los sonidos estaban donde deberían estar, todas las voces dónde deberían estar, simplemente, nunca me había dado cuenta de eso. No sé por qué de repente me dieron ganas de escuchar unas mil veces más, a pesar de que ya la haya escuchado incontables veces. De ahora en más, veré Mic drop de una manera totalmente diferente. Gracias x tus videos!
+Izzy Kuro Nekomimi no Bishoujo DNA has a TON of green screen on TOP of physical sets. I literally just rewatched it and it’s got 35%-40% green screen and CG. Most people can’t remember it because the cuts are fast but I remember everything and that video heavily blends both physical sets and CG.
Form of Therapy that ok but not as much. have u watched the behind the scenes video shoots? the mv shooting clips? if u haven't please do and tell me your oppinion again afterwards.
Form of Therapy You should see the behind the scene of the mv as well. As much as how you got the professional eyes for this, the mv production got you fooled. That's why some of us correct you that DNA got little green screen: the part for Jin at the box room thing and V part at the bridge of the song. And I think it's less than 35% part of the mv. So I suggest do some BASIC research first before you make professional opinion.
Izzy Kuro Nekomimi no Bishoujo I don't think he saw the behind the scene. I'm baffled that even someone who claims as a professional got tricked, and still insisted that it's a green screen. Too bad it made him looks less professional.
I do agree with your comments regarding their American debut. I think Americans definitely are intrigued by mic drop, Fire, not today, etc. I know that DNA has a billion views but I personally loved the other songs even more.. I’m just glad they’re getting recognition.
Oh my god I just found you and I completely agree with everything you said about BTS debuting in America with DNA. I love DNA, but I also felt that America would more appreciate something that shows BTS's dance and how advanced their choreography is. I have never heard anyone say this but I'm glad some Army believe it as well and you. Thank you for your reaction and in depth description of what you think. I really appreciate it!
actually I really love reactors who does not say too much when they are currently watching the mv. its like they are really paying attention to every details in the music video. Kudos to you my friend👍👍👍
The Mic Drop performances is actually the only one that aired on The Ellen Show today even though they performed DNA too. So maybe BigHit had some of the same thoughts as you.
you didnt notice that you couldnt see the camera man in the reflection behind jungkook during his dance solo. also, there were bodies falling from the sky on fire
As much as I like this version of Mic Drop, my heart stays true to the original Mic Drop, it's a lot more...BTS-y..you know what I mean? Like it had more of their personalities and styles in it which is why I loved it more. This version is still sick, don't get me wrong, but I feel like it lost a bit of that unique BTS flare when it combined forces with with Aoki. Least favorite bit of this version is the amount of auto tune.. like why? I'd rather listen to them shred it with their regular vocals. It is kind of awesome to hear Tae saying "Hella thicc" though lol. I agree, I think DNA was probably not the strongest choice, I would've preferred they did Fire, Not Today or BST. Actually, I would've preferred they did all of them! :D
I enjoy ur review :) Mic Drop slowly became my fav track of the album but although I LOVE the original, there was sth I really enjoyed abt this remix and I'm glad u pointed it out! Just so u know though, it isn't mic dropping in the backgrounds.. it's actually burning human... or burnt human, thus black.
I'm so glad I found your channel. I completely agree with you in regards to DNA being performed at the AMAs. When I heard that that was what they were performing, my first thought was, "Why?" And, I mean, I know why. It's their latest song. It makes sense. But there was a rumor going around on Twitter that they would be performing Fire as well, and I got very excited before immediately shooting it down, as I knew it wouldn't happen. But I wanted it to. DNA just doesn't have what Fire, Not Today, MIC Drop, and Blood Sweat and Tears do. DNA would pique a number of people's interests. It would lure in an audience. It would make people curious. But Fire would have people on the floor. Not Today would grab the audience by their throats and say, "Pay attention." MIC Drop would make them unable to look away. Blood Sweat and Tears would bring them to their knees. DNA is a great song but it isn't extraordinary in the way that the aforementioned songs are. Every aspect of it that makes it unique-the musical production, the vocals, the lyrics, the choreography, the music video-are all amazing in their own respects, but in DNA, it simply isn't at the level that other BTS songs are. And of course, the camera work and everything else was pretty shitty on part of the AMAs crew, which really didn't help BTS at all in showing off their very best So yes, I agree with you. And I love how intelligently you speak about their music, videos, etc. So now you have a new subscriber!
Random but *TWICE AND SEVENTEEN ARE COLLABORATING FOR MAMA* my mind is quaking right now .....anyways I love this remix BTS always meet beyond my expectations *KINGS* 👑😭
Most of the special effects are real, NOT CGI ..Watch "Behind The Scènes 'Fake Love'" & other behind the scenes, the floor really falls out, w/Jungkook on a wire, etc.. Luckily, MIC DROP hit #1 ITUNES!! ▶PLZ REACT> their HARD RAPS ⤵ *CYPHER MEDLEY* 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 ➕ a few solos ⤵ *Dance Compilation* by GoldenJimin *Serendipity-FanCam-at Rose Bowl* *Jungkook-Euphoria-Flies-Rose Bowl* *Tae/V-Singularity-at Rose Bowl* *Jin-Epiphany/Piano-at Rose Bowl* Thx! 😯
The mv was very well produced but i feel like it was more of an embellishment for the remix. Bts didn't change that way they danced or sang, neither did Aoki change his DJing bc of the video. I feel like it's a cause an effect, when BTS or Aoki did something the set sorta "responded" like what happened with explosion later in the mv .
how is it possible 😱you must all blackpink mv react..they are so amazing/fantastic/beautiful/cute and more they have so gargious voce...YOU MUST DO A REACTION!!!! (sorry for my bad English)
usually im all like "SHUT UP LET ME WATCH AND LISTEN TO THE MV!" But since you dont really talk and just listen mostly im all like "Talk.....talk please its too quiet.."
Oh, wow. Thank you. Wow. I. I uhm... I'm going to watch all of their videos again, this time with more attention. Wow... like... really. Wow and thank you.
In my opinion, the quacking sound in the background of Mic Drop sounds alot like a soundtrack from the Japanese yaoi game: Togainu no Chi. Togainu no Chi O.S.T ~Inside~ - Unrest watch?v=SikRM-mwaWE *Yaoi Warning* Do you agree? What's up with this quacking sound? Do Japanese people like it? lol You mentioned it sounds dirtier becuase of Steve Aoki, maybe that's the whole point of the quacking sound!!
Haha man, I get you...... I'm a HUGE hip-hop fan so this song immediately makes me fall in love with them. Then I found that you said you're a "basic bitch" in another video about BLACKPINK and u prefer As if it's your last time more than DDU-DU DDU-DU... Now it's not surprising that you don't really like this song, cuz this song is my fav.
completely understand your comparison of Mic Drop and DNA, fair enough. I don't think BTS and BigHit expected DNA to explode THAT much, and it's kinda awkward to go back to Fire when they've already used it a lot in 2016 performances (tho tbh, i don't think ppl would complain if they did it again for AMA XD) and DNA charted so high in 2017 that it'll also be odd NOT to perform it. Could also be that AMAs specifically asked for that song to be performed (again, cuz of the high chart result). Either way, hopefully the attention Mic Drop is getting will be a good booster to the good impression BTS has given so far. I didn't realise that the sets were video production related, thanks for that analysis!!
I agree with you. I loved seeing BTS in the AMAs and I think their performance was absolutely perfect, but I would’ve preferred seeing them perform Fire (and I was hoping they would) because I think that’s a more powerful song with a choreography that’s amusing and I think that would have blown everyone away
note taken about the song that represents bts debuting in america, i said the same thing, fire or not today, songs with heavy unique choregraphy. At the same time i believe they were getting us ready for this moment to release mic drop because it was indeed epic, 26 million views, its on the news, they didnt lose. But totaly understand where your coming from and agree. I love how you explain what u do and dont like, alot of people in the business should take notes from you. well done!
Everything you said, I agree with. The original Mic Drop was my least favorite song on the album, I felt it was missing something. This remix was the something. I like it much better it feels fuller or richer maybe. I DO NOT LIKE THE ADDITION OF DESIIGNER. His lyrics add NOTHING. I feel you are on point with the video. I agree. Also, I wish they had played a stronger song at the AMAS. Even if they had been allowed the time to do a slight medley of maybe Blood Sweat and Tears (no one in America is that springy while they dance) and Fire. Fire would close with such high energy. Just my opinion and I know people will probably not like me for sharing it. I really enjoyed your review. Actually I enjoy all that I've seen. My husband and many of his friends work in American broadcast television, so it is nice to hear someone using the words I hear on a regular basis from someone who understands these things. I appreciate the time you share with us. Ty.
I actually prefer the version with Steve Aoki than the original as well. I listen to Mic Drop on Spotify but they only have the one with Desiigner...and I am not a fan of his verse.
My personal opinion: For me Mic Drop is a really good song. But I feel that the chorus is kind of lacking. Not like music wise, but lyric wise. The entire song was just really hype, and then the chorus just being “mic drop” was kind of disappointing to me. Idk that’s just my opinion.🤷♀️
well fire Mv set was literaly on fire XDD all the explosions were real unlike in mic drop that they uses CG. its my opinion but from their non cinematic mvs fire has the most high production
You're totally right, BTS should have done a song lke Fire or Mic Drop at AMA's. I think that songs would have been liked more to the American public but they were great anyway. I prefered the Mic Drop remix when it came out, I actually don't know why
I really liked it!! But I really miss the dirty beat in Jhope's party (in the beggining). I really like mic drop because is a very divided song, like, everyone have almost equal lines distribution and screen time and this is hella awesome. And i trully agree with you that DNA shouldn't have been their principal song for all these america and even korean promotions, i'm a lil bit sad about this bcause it lacks BTS essence and everything. But I'm still happy that they could've launch such this amazing MV after amas showing all their power, just like you said. this is amazing
I think DNA was a perfect intro to America for BTS. The camera work was terrible. Too much audience. It appealed to many levels of people. From there you just have to go out there and watch and listen to everything they have done. Again, I am obsessed with them. Awesome choreography and I agree, Mic Drop was a much higher level video and hopefully they can continue like this in the future. Love these guys. They are definitely growing from 4 years ago. I am cheering them on.
I agree with your end viewpoint. Them performing Mic Drop - specifically the Aoki remix - at the AMAs would have been better considering that it's remixed by a familiar name and the song has a bit more hype than that of DNA and also doesn't really represent what BTS originally stood for - despite them writing it and it still represents them. And when I mean that, I mean, BTS was originally hip hop and I feel that Mic Drop felt like that BTS. Don't get me wrong, I love DNA, just wasn't enough hype for the AMAs and the American public.
I appreciated how Aoki didn't completely alter the song as well. I would have preferred Fire or BST at the AMAs too. Not only do they have experience in doing those as large scale performances, but DNA kind of sounds like a typical boy group "i love you" song. They certainly have many romance centered songs, but it really is true that DNA was not a good representative song for BTS.
Why many peoples are schock with this? Well, first of all. BTS are long underrated, not appreciated. This what they didn’t see when they ignored BTS. Mygad. These boys are full of talents
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"Jin got 3 separate screen time"
Lmao i can feel you
crazy asdfghjkloo he always go for Jin's part & screen time, even in the previous MVs. I think he really likes Jin :D
I swear I almost screamed YES, like someone else notices Jin has a lack of screen time and finally, after four years, is being seen.
Once people understand or become aware of Jin's situation then they tend to notice him actually getting lines. Well for this comeback really lol
Fortunately Jin's amount of lines and screen time have been gradually increasing I'm glad that people are happy about it instead of bitching like some ARMY were in the comeback. I'm gonna get what I can take for now I trust that bighit will please me in the next comeback with even more screen time and lines for Jin
Mood
Fun fact: some of those burning things in the sky are not mics. They are bodies. BTS is literally burning the haters.
Another fun fact: There's one scene where Jungkook dances alone and you see his reflection dancing behind him. Except, the thing behind him is a window, not a mirror. It opens up into a empty room. Jungkook actually shot that part separately again to create the mirror effect.
These aren't bodies, that's blown up car pieces xD
Lightefilit Faylin actually they are xD
Those are the bodies of the snakes 😂
Lightefilit Faylin actually they legit are. you can zoom in on the video if u want
Sara Zajicova also they had to close a road to film the burning cars scene and the background fro the bridge wasnt CGI
the part where jungkook had a solo shot dancing, the reflection in the back mirror was filmed separately then edited in!
whoa really?
lmao why am i still surprised, bts's producers are amazing
Jimin's Left Eyebrow no its just speculation!
lol no jungkook said it himself in the bangtan bomb where they reacted to it lol
And there is no camera shown in the mirror?
The mirror was filmed seperatly and edited afterwards I suppose
I think BTS did everything right. If they performed Mic drop at the AMA they would be misunderstood, they would get a lot of criticism for bragging about awards while they were not even nominated at the AMA. I mean criticism from the new audience who saw them for the first time. They performed their title track and now they will show Mic drop which is totally different, they will show their diversity to the new audience. I think everything is all right here.
Yes agreed. One step at a time is all good. DNA was like a little sample of what they can do before they can go all out with their other releases to keep their target audience hooked.
yup, i also think it was a smart move from bighit. DNA may not be a best song, but it put BTS in nice light. A group of boys who can sing and dance and look relatable. Fire, mic drop seem too rough for the first time audience plus it may give impression that they look cocky while in real life they actually not. Bighit know to tease people so they may feel that there is no need to show BTS best performance. Thus, i think its correct move by bighit for letting BTS perform DNA. For first time audience who doesnt know kpop, even DNA look amazing in their eyes while actually there are a lot more BTS can show off.
I never thought about it like that and I was rooting for Mic Drop to be their AMA performance choice
But then again when its good, its good.. it doesn't really matter
However then again I have a feeling that the producers from AMA did not give them enough time to really make a lasting impression, so BigHit chose DNA
Regardless, I think the mainstream American audience is not really prepared for this kind of act.
I mean look at the Interviews, they were shit except for 2 or 3 them.
Also, I may be wrong but I get the feeling other American artists are kinda jealous and scared that a random boy group will offer the authentic experience of entertainment and art combined.
I am actually a bit scared for BTS. I am scared that the US media will tear them to shreds and do anything they can to stop their progress.
Its sad but true :( It has happened before
But I have faith in their determination and solid foundation of hard work ethic,brotherhood and perseverance.
i think after their performance, people seem change their mind about BTS. They seem take them as artist more seriously. Many admit that BTS is talented. About their performance, i think its not fair for other artists as they are also given limited time to perform. As BTS just debut, bighit may dont want to be high demand so they perform at minimal scale first. Plus, AMAs already arrange BTS as second last act that show BTS indeed are taken into granted.
100% agree
I always love to hear your opinion! You always notice important stuff and comment on it!
I don't know if I necessarily agree with the DNA not being good enough for the AMAs. I mean yeah, theoretically Fire, Not Today and Mic Drop would have shoked the audience in a good way more than DNA, but if the camera and audio guys had so many problems with DNA, imagine the mess they could have done with such much more hype songs.
Moreover, BTS is not using only DNA to promote, they are using Mic Drop as well. Today they're showing the performance at Ellen, which is one of the most viewed shows in America (and from what I heard, they didn't even use backtracks, so THAT's a f u to the ignorant ppl saying they lip synced when it was so obvious they didn't).
They'll have the Jimmy Kimmel performance as well, and there they did Mic Drop first, so it'll be the performance that makes it on TV. They are showing more sides of themselves this way. Of course, I would have loved to see people's reaction to something like Fire at MMA or MAMA, but eh.
RuunaLUVSesshy so true, they couldnt do a decent job for DNA, imagine with the rest. And the stage was also very simples (just with nice background images and light), I think for Fire or Not Today they would've needed a more well prepared stage to make the song justice
I think DNA is a pretty weak release for them but I agree that it would have been a shit show if they performed Fire with that camera work lmao
RuunaLUVSesshy I agree, I would’ve loved if they performed Fire but they usually have a lot of backup dancers for that so it would’ve been more difficult to coordinate. DNA is also the song that broke a lot of records so it makes sense for them to perform it
uuuummm... i just came back from that ellen video and they were clearly lip synching. you could hear the audio with nice and smooth vocals and then you could hear BTSstruggling to sing a few lines
Delian Jay there was literally nothing in the background it was just them sorry they sound like the backing track but no, they had a few small bits for harmonies but that was it
Thanks for the review. Tbh, many armys want them to perform mic drop/ fire/ or BST cause of the choreo and sound. It would blew ppl’s mind.. but I guess also that they perform DNA because that is their latest single which git them to Hot 100 for 4 weeks.. more than that they released mic drop remix after ppl had wanted to learn more about them after AMAs so i think it was also a smart move. It would shock new fans or ppl who are interested in them because of a different genre they can also pull off. Believe me like 90% of the fandom were expecting a surprise performance of Mic Drop. Hahaha.
Well, I'm sure Mic Drop can get even higher on Hot100, so now they won't have excuses xD
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Lightefilit Faylin Leggo!
aRM 94 you are right. I like BTS, because V's song Stigma helped me to get through my depression
Yassss finally, don’t care about hundreds other reviews of this, only care about yours!!! Thank you so much!!!
I think they did DNA because it made sense seeing as it was the song that got them into the HOT100 for the first time (and AMAs work alongside the Billboard Chart), broke records and gained them a lot of headlines in the US. But I'm pretty sure they knew DNA isn't the song that represents them as artists because the timing of releasing Mic Drop seems to be done to grab ahold of the US general public. They got Aoki and Desiigner on it and released the song a week before charts reloaded (giving fans time to stream and buy) and the same week it's being aired on Ellen, Kimmel and Cordon shows. I think it was well planned and they knew Mic Drop was what they'd go forward with.
Naps Gold I totally agree with you, it was very well planned
but dna barely used green screen. if you watched the making of dna they actually build a whole set for a specific scene like the blue sky and yellow columns it was actually outdoor
+MOCHI with a lot of SUGA and a cup of hot TAE you’re exaggerating the word barely. At least 35%-40% of the MV was green screen/CG. I just rewatched it to confirm. Most people can’t remember or don’t notice because of the fast cuts but I have an editor’s brain and just as I recalled, that MV has more CG than people remember. Mind you they use mainly physical sets but that doesn’t mean this is a heavily CG mv. Go rewatch it and you’ll be surprised!
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i was waiting for this! thank you very much for making a reaction to this video, i love seeing your opinions, as you are a professional and you can point out things i don't really see (i'm not english, sorry for my bad grammar)
Blackey Alice your English is perfect here 👍
Your English is very good👌
thanks!!
me too sorry if my English and grammar are not perfect
fun facts about the production of the MV that i think you might appreciate!
- The pyrotechnics are all real! They blocked off a street in korea and actually blew up cars for it to make a more authentic explosion effect.
- When jungkook was dancing in front of a mirror (3:10 in this video), they actually recorded him dancing from the back separately for the mirror so that the camera wasn't in it. They edited it into the mv afterwards
Actually, DNA is NOT a full green screen. They use the green screen only a little. The rest is real set which uses colorful shapes. You can check out their behind the scene. BTS uses green screen ONLY IF/WHEN necessary. It would be appreciated if you check first before you make a conclusion.
DNA was chosen because it was that one hit that breaking most of their records and one that gathering new and international fans despite there are many of their hype songs with great choreos.
armeinia exactly! that was my case, DNA was just so insistent to appear in the youtube suggestions because the video got so many views, and in the end once you jimIn you cant JimOut
adding to it, they said it is because it is still the promotion period of DNA
the link to the MV shooting: th-cam.com/video/rgRDwhO983s/w-d-xo.html
Yeah, they used ORANGE & TEAL grading
My sentiments exactly
I'm so glad that BTS got bigger and bigger fans. It's just that I don't like that fans or them who may be just a tad bit interested with BTS spouting how cool they are then saying oh it's not what i expect (I expect more) when they see the disappointing side. They work really hard to be what they are now. IF there were some things from them that doesn't meet your expectation, at least give them appreciation. They are evolving, in their music, style, character or maybe appearance. So maybe there will be change that maybe you will like or not. It's not that I don't like when people give criticsm to the boys or anything. I am welcome to the outsider opinion. But it's not acceptable when they're spouting some high-profile opinion but without gathering facts first. So before giving some conclusion or judgement, please at least get some research first and then you can give final conclusion and opinion based on the facts you get. Thank you.
See, it's hard for BTS to perform ONE type of their music on the AMAS stage. Their music contain so many genres from ballads to trap, their image is always constantly changing, and you will only know if youre an ARMY who has done fill research and is a informed member of the fandom. Bts can't show who they really are with ONE song performed on a bad quality stage. I believe they need to show the American audience all the different sides to BTS, because that's how I became an ARMY and how I believe more will
I think this mv’s production (mic drop) is at the same level than blood sweat and tears both are my favorite music videos and maybe even songs
Nochu Infires agree
As an Army i actually agree with you because BTS is originally a hip hop kpop group. I expected them to perform Not Today, Fire or MIC DROP remix but since DNA is the main song of Love Yourself: Her thats what they performed. But its also not bad that they performed DNA and having a big impact on American TV and leaving them wanting to know more about BTS and their music. For a remix to hit no. 1 on iTunes is amazing. I'm really proud of BigHit 😁😄😆
I like the Desiigner one more, but that maybe because I can do his Verse easier than the Korean ones xD
Baozi Bang #ELF to be honest I needed subtitles for Desiigner than for bts 😂😂😂
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HongoKanata1 i saw a translation from a black and damn i lost my shit 😂 it makes so much sense there but when i first heard it even if i know little english im confused as fck with all the sauce. you guys gotta see it
Very little of DNA was green screened. I thought the same thing when I watched it and was really disappointed that they took that route. But they actually had crazy sets. Even the moon scene wasn't green screened. Check out their behind the scenes video on it, its really interesting. th-cam.com/video/rgRDwhO983s/w-d-xo.html
1:20 armys exact reaction to mic drop remix : speechless but internally screaming
your partly shaded glasses are hella distracting PD
did you throw shade on his shades cuz that's shady, slim shady.
@@HKFern nice one
i was waiting for your review! the one shot with suga was absolutely stunning. tbh, i like the original track more? there's something gritty and dirty about the originial and it's not that i don't hate this remix but it never really went anywhere for me? like it was consistent and arguably flat? i kept waiting for this amazing drop to come and i never really found it? i don't find it horrible but i was just expecting more? dna performed at the amas made sense because it was their most recent comeback and it was the track that got their achievements for billboard. also, seeing how the dna stage was literally just them making the best out of what they were given while you had another performer actually scale down a building... i don't think they were ready to shelve out costs needed for a grander performance like not today, fire, or blood, sweat, and tears. and i think releasing this remix right off of the hype of their amas stage was smart? because now you've drawn this potential audience and the perfect chance to show off how versatile the group is.
nope the MV was made before the Steve aoki remix, it's their japanese MV version. Big hit invested a lot in MV, they didn't need Steve to have the funds . They just incorporated scenes with steve. Like your analysis kiss
Not quite because you can see that they're singing Korean and English here so it's not exactly the same MV as the Japanese (plus the Steve Aoki scenes). But Idk when the MVs were made so it could be that it was before the Remix and they really didn't need him to finance the production in general, you could be right about that. So yeah, basically I just wanted to say that it's not exactly the same as the japanese haha
I'm 50/50 on your theory Mr. Producer. I do agree that Fire or Not Today would have been a stronger song choice but as you said they may have chosen DNA because of the EDM aspect catering to the American audience. I do feel that DNA was a safe choice particularly after seeing the performance. Why? Let me explain, the camera work kind of sabotaged the performance for me. The camera man didn't know how to work the camera to capture the pivotal parts of that performance let alone for more intensely choreographed songs like Fire or Not Today. I feel BTS still has time to blow the American audience away.
OMG I was waiting for your reaction on this masterpiece!!! I was about to jump into the shower and put on my BTS play list when I saw your notif and the water is running right now and I'm watching your reaction instead lol. The shower can wait for another few minutes lol 😂😂
I love how he compared this MV to several BTS's MVs but when it came to Spring Day he was like "Spring Day is more cinematographic, it's unfair to compare". I really hope Spring Day wins MAMA's Best Music Video award.
I appreciate that you hit on so many things that I thought when I first saw this track and video. I agree with you and I may get some hate for this that DNA is not their strongest song. And I agree with you that the amas did a horrible job on managing the performance and the cameras and mics and all the problems they had were pretty crazy. I know sound tech isn't an easy job but up to that point there had been no issues as far as I know because people have been giving so much praise to the other performances. I also agree that DNA should not have been their debut television performance. But I also know that it was their most recent track so they were promoting the album that way and a lot of army we're excited to see it so I know that if they would have changed it to a different track it may not have been received as it was. However, I believe this track is better than the original in many ways and that's saying something because I was in love with the original. I like how Aoki kept a skeleton of the song and just added some different elements. I commented on this on another reactors Channel but I thought about a much better analogy this time. It's like those creative kits that give you a skeleton and pieces with different things you can build with them. The skeleton stays the same but you can add different pieces and parts to turn one thing into something completely different but again the skeleton is the same. So yes this is a true remix in the fact that the skeleton of the song was not touched but new elements and beats and new remastering was done. Mic drop the original is such a strong song that I appreciate that it wasn't changed much from its format yet still with a different sound. I do not like the desiigner track and if you have not listened to that it would be a good comparison. They gutted the song in pieces and played Lego blocks with it because desiigner's part takes up the whole first verse which pushes jhope and suga's part further back in the song which makes no sense for the flow. That's just my opinion though. Thank you for the awesome reaction. I love to hear people in the business react to these things because you guys can take a different look at the songs and videos then a standard fan.
*"OMG. Jin had - like three different parts of screen time. That's amazing !"*
I say BURN #1
And MIC DROP #2
100000000% agree that BTS should perform lit and hype type of songs like FIRE and NOT TODAY. But it's ok tho. They slayed US people already. Even AMAs cameraman couldn't handle their litness.
I like the original version but prefer the Aoki remix because it's so intense and full on.
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I feel like the original was the best, but none of the versions are perfect. The original had a weird ending that I think could have been better. The Steve Aoki one's beginning was so bare and weird, since I was used to J-hope's verse beginning with a beat drop, not a beat drop happening in the middle of it. And the Desiigner one was disappointing because it replaced J-Hope and Suga's verses that I loved. I think the original was kind of flat and not really dynamic, just as Not Today and Fire were, (I wished there was more movement like low points and build up and powerful chorus, like a dramatic wave shape). Back to the topic, Steve Aoki's instrumentals and choices didn't really fit with the rough bad-boy concept and the melody twist he added made me uncomfortable, like it could have been better. In my opinion.
Basically, I don't feel like anyone really executed the concept BTS as well as it could have been. Like it could still be better. There's still something missing for me. Despite all the versions having short-comings, I still like BTS's the best in my opinion.
I’m not an army or a fan of bts but I have to admit they make hella good songs and mv. No wonder a lot of people stan them
Always wait for your reviews, completely agree with all what you said. I love MV visuals and camera work, so tasty. Definitely better than DNA.
Only bts can make a b-side track a superhit
the truth is when I first heard Dna I was disappointed a bit. i don't know it felt like it wasn't really this step further they were talking about.the song it self didn't have so much to give.the refren didn't live up to the expectations I had built up because of their previous work. the mv and the choreo are amazing but the song itself not so much. i was much more enthusiastic about Gogo for example it had interesting sounds and an interesting subject. and I also thought ah is Dna all they re gonna show? so i totally agree
yes!! watching this mv i thought the video production was tbh the best bts has ever had it was crazy high quality
Been waiting for your reaction. Finally!! Thank you
Well, I'm sure that BTS are going to perform again at the AMA's or Billboard ( I hope many times!) so they'll have a chance to show their more dynamic performances. But I hope they bring their own staff, bc the camera work at the AMA's was terrible....Bc of that, I think DNA was the right song for that time to perform...
DNA is not really a mostly CG set MV. You can see the MV sketch. The rooms were all actually real sets.
P.S. I hope you understand what I mean. English is not my first language.
What's the "behind the glass" meme? I believe I missed out on that lol
DNA is perfect for an introduction imo, it's something that eases you into BTS, kpop and boy bands and they've perfectly timed it by following it up with MD for the tv performances, which shows a grittier side and says hey, we're not the next 1D, we are BTS.
I prefer the original, as I like the song fully Korean and just the whole energy of it, however this Aoki mix is really cool to listen to. I do not like the version with desiigner that's available to buy, his verse is too long, his flow doesn't fit in and the lyrics are absolutely nonsensical for what the songs means and is about.
Edit: *ARMYs don't kill me please read TILL END*
DNA wasn't my favorite BTS song. And if you notice, they didn't "drag" it as long as their other comebacks. Blood Sweat and Tears was performed so many time and for a longer period in the era. BUT DNA was sorta cut off by Mic Drop (which was originally supposed to be a side song in their album next to Go Go) but they notice the fans "better" response to MIC DROP compared to DNA.
Don't call me a *fake fan* For not liking a song by BTS. I feel like being fake is being in denial just to say BTS is perfect that they do no wrong. They are INPERFECTLY PERFECT (to me) that's why I love them. If DNA is your jam then that's your taste. But, I agree with this Reactor that DNA was not THE song to perform at the AMAs because it did not embody the FULL FORCE of BTS. Maybe FIRE or BST (maybe a side of CYPHERS).
Again, my opinion may or may not be a popular opinion. I acknowledge that. So, ARMYs please don't kill me, I love our boys in my own personal way where I can be honest when some of their stuff is not my taste but I still love the heck out of them xD
I hate bts in general so...lol
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You have every right to have your own opinion. Every person has different taste in music. If you hate their music, that's okay. If you hate them as people or just because they're mainstream and you want to be different (or just want some attention), do try to do some research before looking down on an artist.
But, I do feel it's just attention you want, here you go~ you're welcome dear
in all honesty you are the only reaction channel that i watch♡
i''m so excited for your thoughts on this and it hasn't even been a whole minute.
Oh my gosh, i'm early. Been waiting for this! 👏👏👏
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Wow, soy army, y escuché este remix incontables veces, muchísimas pero nunca en realidad me detuve a ver cada detalle, y no sé por qué en este vídeo en serio me di cuenta que mic drop remix es una obra maestra.
Lo sentí como si fuera la primera vez que lo escuchaba, tuve la misma adrenalina de la primera vez que la escuchaba.
Pude sentir que todos los sonidos estaban donde deberían estar, todas las voces dónde deberían estar, simplemente, nunca me había dado cuenta de eso. No sé por qué de repente me dieron ganas de escuchar unas mil veces más, a pesar de que ya la haya escuchado incontables veces. De ahora en más, veré Mic drop de una manera totalmente diferente. Gracias x tus videos!
AlexD 79 x2 MIC DROP ES MI OBSESION
correction - DNA had very little green screen - most was actual places and props
+Izzy Kuro Nekomimi no Bishoujo DNA has a TON of green screen on TOP of physical sets. I literally just rewatched it and it’s got 35%-40% green screen and CG. Most people can’t remember it because the cuts are fast but I remember everything and that video heavily blends both physical sets and CG.
Form of Therapy that ok but not as much. have u watched the behind the scenes video shoots? the mv shooting clips? if u haven't please do and tell me your oppinion again afterwards.
Form of Therapy You should see the behind the scene of the mv as well. As much as how you got the professional eyes for this, the mv production got you fooled. That's why some of us correct you that DNA got little green screen: the part for Jin at the box room thing and V part at the bridge of the song. And I think it's less than 35% part of the mv. So I suggest do some BASIC research first before you make professional opinion.
Izzy Kuro Nekomimi no Bishoujo I don't think he saw the behind the scene. I'm baffled that even someone who claims as a professional got tricked, and still insisted that it's a green screen. Too bad it made him looks less professional.
mhm exactly! people should do their homework before saying baseless shit and then complaining about the backlash smh
This what I've been waiting for. Tysm for making this vid, fighting!!
I do agree with your comments regarding their American debut. I think Americans definitely are intrigued by mic drop, Fire, not today, etc. I know that DNA has a billion views but I personally loved the other songs even more.. I’m just glad they’re getting recognition.
acually DNA WASNT A GREENSCREEN. WATCH BEHIND THE SCENES
wow this is a really high production music video EVEN FOR BTS bro what that mean could please explain it
Oh my god I just found you and I completely agree with everything you said about BTS debuting in America with DNA. I love DNA, but I also felt that America would more appreciate something that shows BTS's dance and how advanced their choreography is. I have never heard anyone say this but I'm glad some Army believe it as well and you. Thank you for your reaction and in depth description of what you think. I really appreciate it!
Well thanks for enjoying it!
Sorry to correct you, loved your reaction, but they ACTUALLY USED real sets, mostly~ pls watch their BEHIND THE SCENES vids for DNA.😊
I love that you don't talk. You focus, which is what I think people should do. A thousand times thank you.
DNA was not full of green screen, i dont know what ur "full" means but u can check their behind the scenes DNA Mv
I mean I did think that way too and I was surprised by how little green screen they used
Yeah I'm always surprised by how much work they put it making real sets
actually I really love reactors who does not say too much when they are currently watching the mv. its like they are really paying attention to every details in the music video. Kudos to you my friend👍👍👍
The Mic Drop performances is actually the only one that aired on The Ellen Show today even though they performed DNA too. So maybe BigHit had some of the same thoughts as you.
Damn RM is so lit
you didnt notice that you couldnt see the camera man in the reflection behind jungkook during his dance solo. also, there were bodies falling from the sky on fire
I really agree with you here, they totally should've performed fire in the AMA's
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As much as I like this version of Mic Drop, my heart stays true to the original Mic Drop, it's a lot more...BTS-y..you know what I mean? Like it had more of their personalities and styles in it which is why I loved it more. This version is still sick, don't get me wrong, but I feel like it lost a bit of that unique BTS flare when it combined forces with with Aoki. Least favorite bit of this version is the amount of auto tune.. like why? I'd rather listen to them shred it with their regular vocals. It is kind of awesome to hear Tae saying "Hella thicc" though lol. I agree, I think DNA was probably not the strongest choice, I would've preferred they did Fire, Not Today or BST. Actually, I would've preferred they did all of them! :D
I enjoy ur review :) Mic Drop slowly became my fav track of the album but although I LOVE the original, there was sth I really enjoyed abt this remix and I'm glad u pointed it out!
Just so u know though, it isn't mic dropping in the backgrounds.. it's actually burning human... or burnt human, thus black.
I'm so glad I found your channel.
I completely agree with you in regards to DNA being performed at the AMAs. When I heard that that was what they were performing, my first thought was, "Why?" And, I mean, I know why. It's their latest song. It makes sense. But there was a rumor going around on Twitter that they would be performing Fire as well, and I got very excited before immediately shooting it down, as I knew it wouldn't happen. But I wanted it to. DNA just doesn't have what Fire, Not Today, MIC Drop, and Blood Sweat and Tears do.
DNA would pique a number of people's interests. It would lure in an audience. It would make people curious. But Fire would have people on the floor. Not Today would grab the audience by their throats and say, "Pay attention." MIC Drop would make them unable to look away. Blood Sweat and Tears would bring them to their knees. DNA is a great song but it isn't extraordinary in the way that the aforementioned songs are. Every aspect of it that makes it unique-the musical production, the vocals, the lyrics, the choreography, the music video-are all amazing in their own respects, but in DNA, it simply isn't at the level that other BTS songs are.
And of course, the camera work and everything else was pretty shitty on part of the AMAs crew, which really didn't help BTS at all in showing off their very best
So yes, I agree with you. And I love how intelligently you speak about their music, videos, etc. So now you have a new subscriber!
Random but *TWICE AND SEVENTEEN ARE COLLABORATING FOR MAMA* my mind is quaking right now .....anyways I love this remix BTS always meet beyond my expectations *KINGS* 👑😭
Most of the special effects are real, NOT CGI ..Watch "Behind The Scènes 'Fake Love'" & other behind the scenes, the floor really falls out, w/Jungkook on a wire, etc..
Luckily, MIC DROP hit #1 ITUNES!!
▶PLZ REACT> their HARD RAPS ⤵
*CYPHER MEDLEY* 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
➕ a few solos ⤵
*Dance Compilation* by GoldenJimin
*Serendipity-FanCam-at Rose Bowl*
*Jungkook-Euphoria-Flies-Rose Bowl*
*Tae/V-Singularity-at Rose Bowl*
*Jin-Epiphany/Piano-at Rose Bowl*
Thx! 😯
All A.R.M.Y thought they should've done anything else but DNA to introduce them to America. I don't know why they went with DNA tbh.
The mv was very well produced but i feel like it was more of an embellishment for the remix. Bts didn't change that way they danced or sang, neither did Aoki change his DJing bc of the video. I feel like it's a cause an effect, when BTS or Aoki did something the set sorta "responded" like what happened with explosion later in the mv .
i must agree with you.. i also think MIC DROP, FIRE, or NOT TODAY should be chosen to perform in the AMA.. It'll make the impact much bigger..
how is it possible 😱you must all blackpink mv react..they are so amazing/fantastic/beautiful/cute and more they have so gargious voce...YOU MUST DO A REACTION!!!! (sorry for my bad English)
honestly, song and remix aside, this video production was so fucking elite. i mean it wasn't just a mv, it was a MOVIE. this was EXPENSIVE
usually im all like "SHUT UP LET ME WATCH AND LISTEN TO THE MV!" But since you dont really talk and just listen mostly im all like "Talk.....talk please its too quiet.."
Oh, wow. Thank you. Wow. I. I uhm... I'm going to watch all of their videos again, this time with more attention. Wow... like... really. Wow and thank you.
I just binge watched all your videos and i love your reacts! But i wanna know why you haven't reacted to B.A.P yet T^T
"Oh my god, Jin has like... Jin had, like, 3 separate moments of screentime! That's amazing!"
i fucking snorted.
I thought the same, even though DNA is great, personally, I think MIC DROP could have been more epic, and jaw dropping.
In my opinion, the quacking sound in the background of Mic Drop sounds alot like a soundtrack from the Japanese yaoi game: Togainu no Chi. Togainu no Chi O.S.T ~Inside~ - Unrest watch?v=SikRM-mwaWE *Yaoi Warning*
Do you agree? What's up with this quacking sound? Do Japanese people like it? lol
You mentioned it sounds dirtier becuase of Steve Aoki, maybe that's the whole point of the quacking sound!!
Haha man, I get you...... I'm a HUGE hip-hop fan so this song immediately makes me fall in love with them. Then I found that you said you're a "basic bitch" in another video about BLACKPINK and u prefer As if it's your last time more than DDU-DU DDU-DU... Now it's not surprising that you don't really like this song, cuz this song is my fav.
Someone from BigHit seriously has to watch you and ask for opinions. 👍👍👍
I can't agree more especially for the AMA Performance 😁😁😁
completely understand your comparison of Mic Drop and DNA, fair enough. I don't think BTS and BigHit expected DNA to explode THAT much, and it's kinda awkward to go back to Fire when they've already used it a lot in 2016 performances (tho tbh, i don't think ppl would complain if they did it again for AMA XD) and DNA charted so high in 2017 that it'll also be odd NOT to perform it. Could also be that AMAs specifically asked for that song to be performed (again, cuz of the high chart result). Either way, hopefully the attention Mic Drop is getting will be a good booster to the good impression BTS has given so far.
I didn't realise that the sets were video production related, thanks for that analysis!!
Can I request? If can... Can you react to BlackPink whistle? Thank you~~
I wish this was the same track on iTunes/Spotify without desiigner...and most of this song was in English..
I agree with you. I loved seeing BTS in the AMAs and I think their performance was absolutely perfect, but I would’ve preferred seeing them perform Fire (and I was hoping they would) because I think that’s a more powerful song with a choreography that’s amusing and I think that would have blown everyone away
note taken about the song that represents bts debuting in america, i said the same thing, fire or not today, songs with heavy unique choregraphy. At the same time i believe they were getting us ready for this moment to release mic drop because it was indeed epic, 26 million views, its on the news, they didnt lose. But totaly understand where your coming from and agree. I love how you explain what u do and dont like, alot of people in the business should take notes from you. well done!
Everything you said, I agree with. The original Mic Drop was my least favorite song on the album, I felt it was missing something. This remix was the something. I like it much better it feels fuller or richer maybe. I DO NOT LIKE THE ADDITION OF DESIIGNER. His lyrics add NOTHING. I feel you are on point with the video. I agree. Also, I wish they had played a stronger song at the AMAS. Even if they had been allowed the time to do a slight medley of maybe Blood Sweat and Tears (no one in America is that springy while they dance) and Fire. Fire would close with such high energy. Just my opinion and I know people will probably not like me for sharing it.
I really enjoyed your review. Actually I enjoy all that I've seen.
My husband and many of his friends work in American broadcast television, so it is nice to hear someone using the words I hear on a regular basis from someone who understands these things. I appreciate the time you share with us. Ty.
I actually prefer the version with Steve Aoki than the original as well. I listen to Mic Drop on Spotify but they only have the one with Desiigner...and I am not a fan of his verse.
My personal opinion:
For me Mic Drop is a really good song. But I feel that the chorus is kind of lacking. Not like music wise, but lyric wise. The entire song was just really hype, and then the chorus just being “mic drop” was kind of disappointing to me. Idk that’s just my opinion.🤷♀️
well fire Mv set was literaly on fire XDD all the explosions were real unlike in mic drop that they uses CG.
its my opinion but from their non cinematic mvs fire has the most high production
BTS just released their new Japanese single Crystal Snow..not sure if you'll be reviewing the track. That song is perfection.
Could you react to MAMA 2017 Japan Monsta X performance, beautiful remix and dramarama :)
You're totally right, BTS should have done a song lke Fire or Mic Drop at AMA's.
I think that songs would have been liked more to the American public but they were great anyway.
I prefered the Mic Drop remix when it came out, I actually don't know why
I really liked it!! But I really miss the dirty beat in Jhope's party (in the beggining). I really like mic drop because is a very divided song, like, everyone have almost equal lines distribution and screen time and this is hella awesome.
And i trully agree with you that DNA shouldn't have been their principal song for all these america and even korean promotions, i'm a lil bit sad about this bcause it lacks BTS essence and everything.
But I'm still happy that they could've launch such this amazing MV after amas showing all their power, just like you said. this is amazing
I think DNA was a perfect intro to America for BTS. The camera work was terrible. Too much audience. It appealed to many levels of people. From there you just have to go out there and watch and listen to everything they have done. Again, I am obsessed with them. Awesome choreography and I agree, Mic Drop was a much higher level video and hopefully they can continue like this in the future. Love these guys. They are definitely growing from 4 years ago. I am cheering them on.
I agree with your end viewpoint. Them performing Mic Drop - specifically the Aoki remix - at the AMAs would have been better considering that it's remixed by a familiar name and the song has a bit more hype than that of DNA and also doesn't really represent what BTS originally stood for - despite them writing it and it still represents them. And when I mean that, I mean, BTS was originally hip hop and I feel that Mic Drop felt like that BTS. Don't get me wrong, I love DNA, just wasn't enough hype for the AMAs and the American public.
I appreciated how Aoki didn't completely alter the song as well. I would have preferred Fire or BST at the AMAs too. Not only do they have experience in doing those as large scale performances, but DNA kind of sounds like a typical boy group "i love you" song. They certainly have many romance centered songs, but it really is true that DNA was not a good representative song for BTS.
Yeah I didn’t think DNA was good for that, Mic Drop/Fire/Mic Drop would have been better to perform.
Why many peoples are schock with this? Well, first of all. BTS are long underrated, not appreciated. This what they didn’t see when they ignored BTS. Mygad. These boys are full of talents