Its a kiss off to their haters. The lyrics show that . They have a lot a rap/pop mixed together. Also, the switch between English and Korean very interesting how they do that.
HAHAHA I'm a massive Rammstein and Iron Maiden fan and love your reactions. A few months ago I fell into the BTS rabbit hole and immediately became ARMY. Oh you have no idea what you got yourselves into. They are great.
From a lifelong heavy metal fan, BTS sank their hooks in me about 3 years ago. Stay openminded and listen to some more of their music. The word "pop" does not define BTS. They are so much more than that. They cross all genres of music and talent is unmatched! I hope you continue to explore BTS's music. You won't be sorry!
This is what I think too. BTS is different from the other groups. I have notice there are several new groups trying to copy BTS. Even trying to steal their come up story. The group I'm talking about is from a big agency that has gotten everything handed to them. Not BTS' story. BTS had to scrap and claw every step.
I am also a metalhead and this was the first song that i heard from bts and i loved it!! belive me there is still a lot of good music you will hear from them!!
Im a metal lover too but BTS is like no one else. They can't be put in a box. They do it all. Rap, hip hop, poo, they can melt your face off or bring love and hope. And they're 7 of the most humble, sweetest, close knitted, caring, people in the world. Everyone is a superstar on their own. They sing, dance, write, produce and they do it all better than everyone. They truly came from very meager beginnings as individuals and as a group in a tiny, unheard of company. They've even spoken at the United Nations. Throw all expectations from so called dirty words like pop or boy band out the window because they shatter all stereotypes while breaking records and language barriers. And all their videos have subtitles. :) I'm die hard ARMY!! Please more BTS!!
please turn on the cc button bts lyrics are the most important part about their music and why theyre so big. they write and produce their own music. theres 7 members 3 rapper 4 vocalists all 7 have their own solo music too. they been a group since 2013. their music touches on deep topics unlike most pop music. they talk about mental health, self love, social issues, etc they do have love songs but even those are a lot more creative than typical love songs in my humble opinion. bts is closer to rock bands in terms of audience, crowds at concerts, selling out albums, places they tour etc. they tour all over the wirld in sold out stadiums and armys their fans still heavily buy physical albums. you can probably find a lot of similarities between bts and rock bands than you would find between bts a pop artists. please react to this is bts introduction to bts by Xceleste and bts vs kpop by bbygangmag we will watch long reactions also dont stick to music videos please also check out bts songs without music videos use channels like af taehyung or dial6137 for great lyric videos. most english websites who have bts lyrics arent translating correctly if you prefer a website use doolsetbangtan theyre a trusted source as theyre korean American who translates bts lyrics into English.
Excellent summary of what BTS includes in their lyrics. Thx for sharing those other videos, like BTS vs Kpop. Just found and saved to watch later. And for your recommendations for where to get the correct translations of their lyrics. 💜
My favorite thing about first time BTS reactors is how they’re always surprised to see that BTS isn’t what they thought it was :) Happened to me and millions of others. BTS is huge and loved for a reason, and you’re about to find out why 🤍 Welcome to the rabbit hole that is BTS! I hope you react to more, I promise you’re gonna love them :)
Yes, I love 1st time BTS reactor videos for that reason especially if they are reacting to almost anything before 2019. They're expecting Backstreet Boys and NSYNC but get this instead, lol. (No hate to backstreet boys and nsync, I'm also a fan.)
If you like BTS, and you like metal/rock vibe, you will probably enjoy their group songs "Fake Love" and "Dionysus". They also release solo and sub unit songs (with only one or several members). Along the genre you prefer, you might also like "Daechwita" (solo by BTS member Suga, who goes by Agust D on his solo stuff, "Shadow" (also by Suga), and "UGH" by the 3 BTS rappers.
As someone who is a rock and metal person, when I checked out Fake Love and Dionysus when i first started to get into them, I definitely didn't think metal or rock vibes, though they have some of the foundation there. It was definitely not what grabbed me to BTS though. Actually disliked Dionysus at first until I saw a live. Best songs to recommend to a metal/rock fan is Lie or Black Swan. It has the classical bent most of us love and the drama and the deep lyrics. Actually most of all of Wings album, Tear Album and 7 album. Daechwita is also an excellent choice though. As is Agust D and Ugh. Oh and N.O., and Am I Wrong would be great too with some backstory, a rock fan loves a good f u to the establishment.
@@marissa1341 Thanks for the perspective of a rock fan! I know when non rock/metal fans (like me, although I do enjoy from time to time) think of that genre we think guitar guitar, and more guitar. But it makes sense that fans of the music enjoy it for the drama and the depth and instrumentals.
@@marissa1341 thank you so much for saying it! I'm also a metal fan and it's a little weird to me how they always recommend those songs that I might love but not for a first impression. I absolutely agree with you on this and your recommendations 🙌🏻.
The most beautiful thing a human can have is an open mind. Thank you for watching these young men and enjoying their music. Me - 1st concert was David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust in the 1970's. BTS knocked him out of the park. I may be old, but music is my everything. They really are a genre by themselves. I hope you explore more with subtitles. Best wishes from the UK.
When you realize that MIC DROP was released almost 5 yrs ago. They've already reached at this level back then😊 Thank you for your open mind!! Music is just music. You can enjoy BTS. Why not? They have top-notch production value, versatile music and amazing live performance. My suggestions for your next are "On(Kinetic manifesto film)" and "Black Swan" with Eng CC!
Great reaction! You guys are right ~ this isn’t ordinary pop music. BTS is different ~ they bring something new to the table. They are their own genre. They have established themselves to be a force to be reckoned with, and they bring the attitude to demand your attention! So glad you liked Mic Drop! Some other BTS videos you need to see are Dope, Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, ON, Butter, Dynamite, Idol, Black Swan, and Baepsae (the dance practice video). They sing and rap, and their choreography is off the charts. I hope you enjoy your BTS journey. They really are amazing…☺️
BTS writes and produces their own songs and for other artists too. BTS has one of the best vocal lines, best rapline from kpop. Check out BTS hiphop songs like Joke, AgustD, UGH
Just to make sure we don't lose you, I'd suggest staying in their harder hype lane for now. If you're into rap at all check out Joke by RM. For the whole crew together you need ON (Kinetic). Otherwise, you might just like the baby-making music: Singularity by V. 💜
I absolutely love when people can go outside their genre of choice and enjoy other artists for what they are. Sometimes hype is just the world agreeing that something is fantastic.
I know the comments and suggestions can be overwhelming but this was fun, hope you’ll check out more of their stuff…they really are in a league of their own with a lot of range and musicality.
Hey guys, I enjoyed your reaction! I especially liked how your facial expressions change as you begin to listen to the song :D. Mic Drop is really a catchy one, hard hitting but not overwhelmingly so. Should you be open to exploring more of BTS' discography, you'll see just how diverse they are, they're definitely bigger than just (K)pop. Thanks for giving these 7 guys a chance!
Hey! Welcome to BTS. There's a lot of us rock fans that are BTS Armys, I know a lot of heavy metal fan Armys. Grew up in the 90's so grunge, alt rock etc plus old school hiphop was what I loved. I was surprised I would actually be a huge fan of these guys! They're all writers, composers, producers of a lot of their own songs not just singers.
BTS is their own genre! They experiment a lot with genres and sounds so there’s literally a song for everyone in their discography! They’re heavily involved in the writing and production of their songs, and each of the members also has solo music that they’ve created individually too. I’d definitely suggest turning on closed captions when you react to their music videos too, their lyricism is out of this world!
Kpop isn't exactly a music genre, it's more like an industry where not only the music is important but also choreography, high production and performances, makeup and many other features. BTS started out as a hip hop group so you will see a lot of influence from that in their music, they are known for making music in various genres such as hip hop, pop, r&b, edm, etc. In the group there are 3 rappers and 4 vocalists
I'm a 53 y.o. Texan who's only been an alternative rock fan my whole life, hated popular music. Over 2 years ago I somehow stumbled upon THIS VERY MUSIC VIDEO and that was it. SOLD. I devoured everything in the 300+ song BTS musical catalogue. They do everything (except country music, LOL): rap, hip-hop, pop, neo-R&B/soul, Latin-influence. It blew my mind how talented these seven dudes were. Who else is switching it up like this in music today? And can dance at a professional level at the same time?? No one. BTS deserves their fame, yet I hadn't even heard of them before. And you'll never meet seven of the most kind, funny, humble, and down-to-earth guys anywhere else in one place. I'm a superfan now (BTS fans like myself are called ARMY). Even if you're mostly into metal, like I too was into something completely different, I hope you give more of their music a look. For some different tastes, I recommend "Daechwita" (rap; a solo song by one of BTS' rappers who goes by the names Suga and AgustD); "Black Swan" (neo-R&B?); "ON: Kinetic Manifesto" (pop? Almost impossible to musically label) AND PLEASE turn on English captions! Their lyrics are very important for many of their songs)
I'm amazed you reacted to BTS! I'm a metal head, i love metal since I was 10 years old... And I'm 41. Learning Korean i learned the existence of BTS and I became an army ... I love crystal lake and epica... And BTS.. crazy ha!? I wish you read the lyrics if you do another reaction be aide their work is more deep than you know. Love you guys!
If you do more I bet you will see a whole lot of metal heads in your comment section. There is a weird pipeline connecting metal and kpop that I havent quite pinpointed yet, but its undeniable. BTS are pop, but they are also heavy hip hop, EDM, even classic rock sometimes. They cover so many genres. But more than anything they are sincere artists, which is what I think a lot of metal heads are concerned about when they hear the words "pop" and "kpop". They write their own lyrics and produce their own songs. They have in house producers too, but those guys have been with them since their debut in 2013 when their company was on the brink of bankruptcy. They sing about things that are bigger then love songs. They have songs made to take shits at their government. They have songs to take shots at people who looked down on them. They have songs for people who have given up their dreams and lost hope. They have songs about national tragedies and economic/social injustices. There is a lot of layers that they cover that a lot of people simply could not know with the way the west has promoted them. (Which is another whole can of worms.) I always get so stoked when I see people cut from the same cloth as me see these guys and dont immediately downplay them and give them an honest shot. So thanks for the reaction and I would be really happy to see you guys look into them more of your willing.
It's the lyrics (how deep they are), their performance (drama is a big thing in metal), sincerity and for their earlier stuff a big f u to the establishment.... this why metal or rock fans dig it. It's why I did. Then when you get to their personalities, they are just funny humble guys that you would just love to hang out with a drink or a meal. All this put together and you have essentially what most rock and metal fans love. Rock and metal fans will usually like anything with a classical bent. Lie, Black Swan is definitely up there.
I was one of the people who kept saying “idk what ppl see in them”… bruh, now i’ve been a fan for a year lmao. I just love them so much. Plus their personalities are amazing and hilarious, they are very humble and down to earth.
BTS vocalists have huge ranges. Jin and V has range from 2nd octave to high 6th octave. Jin and Jimin are the ones with most highnotes and also does rock vocals. JK is most stable vocalist.
spent 15yrs in the UK hardcore and metal scene exclusively and now have been a BTS fan for 3yrs haha. Truly shocked me how much I actually ended up loving them.
bts are definitely outside of kpop at this point. honestly they’ve been outside of kpop since they debuted in 2013. they literally started out as a hip-hop group not a kpop group but over time because they’re koreans in a group people automatically labeled them as kpop. bts doesn’t care honestly what people call them anymore they just enjoy making music and let that speak for itself and they make music in all types of genres now. they don’t even put themselves in one box anymore when it comes to the kind of music they make. i usually i don’t care for reaction videos or reaction channels at all but i’m really glad you guys had an open mind! please remember to always turn on the captions. seems a lot of reaction channels always forget that the translation to their lyrics are right there and they never get the full experience of what bts are trying to convey in their music and they just seem to react more to the music video and that’s it. their lyrics are the most important part of their music. i was into metal way before getting into bts and surprisingly bts has alot of metal head fans like myself. not trying to put any other group from korea down but bts are on another level. they’re really great artists.
Sometimes you need to get out of that box and explore what the world of music has to offer especially the magical world of Kpop. Hope you explore more BTS going forward.
I'll like to add some things.. BTS songs usually reflects what is currently happening in the world and their lives... so during this time (when Mic Drop was released), BTS was making their mark in the US market... previously, no other Kpop group ever reached this level of success in the US market (Psy with Gangnam Style cracked open the door, but that was it, he didn't achieved as much success as Gangnam Style after that).. so while BTS was reeling in their new found fame, the treatment they get from their home country was kinda mixed.. they didn't planned this success, it happened organically because their agency wasn't a big company with loads of money and resources to do what bigger kpop agencies like SM or JYP or YG who can spent millions to promote their artists overseas... oh a little background, some of these big agencies also have power within the Korean medias, you know.. so while BTS was receiving all these achievements and breaking Billboard records and whatnot, the media in Korea was kinda cold about it.. there were hardly ANY news about their achievements (some of Korean journalist was mighty p*ssed off about it, notably Kim Yong Dae).. but some other kpop groups (from the big agencies) breaking youtube records got the front-page treatment, but BTS Billboard achievement was getting the silent treatment.. even when BTS did break that group's TH-cam record, they didn't received the same treatment.. also they were receiving loads of hates at this time.. fans from other kpop groups (the bigger fandoms) were sh*tting on BTS achievements on a daily basis.. they also kept on accusing BTS of copying other kpop groups (when they didn't) etc.. it was insane! you had to be a BTS fan at that time, to understand the scope of hate they were receiving.. it was mind-boggling and i bet many ppl nowadays wouldn't believe it, but what i mentioned here barely touched the surface of it.. it was weird that they finally succeed in the US market, but at the same time, they were receiving a lot of hate from the very ppl who tried to do it in the 1st place.. i guess it's just jealousy.. and another thing to note, is that Mic Drop is their first if not the only main track that addresses their haters... usually if BTS released a song addressing their haters, they were released as a mix tape for free consumption from SoundCloud, or as another song on their albums like the cypher series.. so i guess at this time, they were finally fedup with the haters and decided to finally address them in "public".. they also mentioned this is the last time they'll address the haters, thus the title (Mic Drop) and the line "this is the last goodbye" etc in the song.. if you read the lyrics translations, you will get what i mean... if you like an underdog to success story, BTS is one of the best example of that... i know there are loads of other talented ppl who deserves to succeed in life but sometimes things don't work well for them.. in this world full of negativity, BTS is a prime example that hard work and talent will go a long way and giving hope to many who are struggling out there.. i guess that's why so many ppl like them and wants to support them..
I know so many metalheads who have fallen into K-pop (including myself, who used to think if it wasn't Lamb of God or Trivium it wasn't worth shit). I hope you continue to give BTS a chance, and check out their lyrics too -- BTS can be surface level but they also get super deep with things, and their genre versatility is insane!
I think what many people don't understand is that K-pop is an industry, not a genre. Kpop incorporates alot of different genres. Rock, R&B, Techno, etc... Just like western music, there are many different types of music to listen to. BTS is a genre unto themselves. They make so many different types of music, it is mind blowing. I have been listening to them for about 6 years, and they never disappoint. You should give their music a listen. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Welcome!! They (BTS) are everywhere now...but they haven't been everywhere always. They worked hard and earned where they are. Check the dates when you watch stuff (above released November 2017) and as I see others have commented, turn on the lyrics. I will admit though sometimes I have to look up the meanings of the lyrics too, these guys go deep and are amazing artists. Enjoy. Check out "Dope", another good one. It is from early on....they look, because they are, very young in that music video. Their debut was in 2013: ages 15-20.
In my regular listening I listen to metal mostly but I absolutely love watching BTS MVs, Live shows, dance practices and then watching the reactions to them.
Millennial metalhead and now BTS fan. 10/10 would totally hang with you guys. Don't be fooled by the "pop" label, I REALLY regret ignoring them for years. One thing us metalheads/hardcore fans could work on is our musical elitism. Glad to see y'all breaking the stereotype 💜🥂 Without looking I can guess theres a hundred other metalheads in your comments as well, because somehow we all ended up at BTS.
I grew up on hair band 80's and "harder" rock. (so you can guess my age) When I discovered BTS I was shocked at their quality and talent! They are amazing. You will find all genre's, but their start was hip-hop and rap. Please turn on the captions, their lyrics are wonderful! Maybe check out Fire, Dope, Cyphers 1-4 - so many choices!!! (Also live Mic Drop performances have an awesome dance break!)
I was a huge Slipknot fan in my teens, still listen to metal here and there. I had the same preconception and thought all kpop was just meaningless bubblegum pop, till I found BTS. First their rather aggressive hiphop/rockish type songs drew me in but as I listened to more of their music, I learned to appreciate all of it, the softer and even poppier stuff too, bc they're just so talented and authentic and I love their message. As many said already, they're definitely worth checking out more✌️
I'd love to see your reaction on their live performances because they go 1000% in Dance and vocals...lol I recommend "FIRE" and the 2019 MAMA live performance to start with...welcome to the ARMY!!😜
You should check out “blood, sweat and tears” but there music really just depends on what you like because they make almost every thing like Genre wise and there really good dancers and hard workers too
BTS debuted as a hiphop group. Their first song was No more dream (2013). In 2017-2018 they get into more pop, but they never abandoned hiphop. In last album (BE, 2020) has a hiphop old school songs named Dis-ease (about pandemic) and in álbum before (Map of the soul, 2020 - karl jung psychoanalysis inspired) has a great hiphop/rap song named UGH (about hate).
Thanks for reacting to BTS! They're so versatile so they have music from every genre. Some stuff I love, some doesn't hit me the same. But they span from bubble gum pop to hardcore rap. It's really interesting. They're great guys too. Really special group unlike most others. If you dig deep and get to know them, you'll become a fan. That's why they have so many. Literally anyone who puts in time to get to know them loves them. You two are so cute! I like how open-minded you are so I'm subbing and watching some of your other videos. I saw that you've reacted to DBZ. I'm headed there next !
Its great you have dipped a toe into kpop, if you are looking to go further, then you will be happy to know that kpop literally covers everything genre of music, bts has so many brilliant songs, but please also look at the many other groups out there. Male groups : nct, monsta x, exo, stray kids, ateez, victon, the boyz, a.c.e, oneus, seventeen. Girl groups: purple kiss, dreamcatcher, everglow, red velvet, loona are just some of each, mostly the ones i stan at the moment obviously i stan BTS as well. Like you i was into metal, rock etc but kpop has taken over and i love it. Not only do you get music you get so much more from kpop and idols, they interact with fans on a nearly daily basis.
I think it’s Steve ‘A-oh-key’ I grew up with 70’s pop and rock, 80’s hairbands being my main genre I listened to, but also like pop rap and pop too. But Van Halen, Dokken, Ratt, Bon Jovi and Metallica were main groups I listened to. And play a game called SongPop, and knew my daughters liked BTS so thought I’d play a BTS playlist and see what they were listening to. And fell into the BTS rabbit hole, as a 54 year old rocker from way back. You see. They are awesome at what they do, and with so much you get to see them in real life, incredible people too.
Metal Head Here! I don't consider BTS as Pop/KPop, They have made it so hard to categorize them. BTS is not afraid to mix different styles, genres', instruments and beats. You said it. These boys/men make you feel good. Like you've had a good workout. They write & produce MOST of their own music. TURN ON THE CC. so you can see the lyrics. The Lyrics!!!! FRENCH KISS! They can sing, dance, rap and they can play instruments. Let me just say: they surprise us all the time. Their own music is FIRE. It's like having 7 Michael Jackson's all in one group. Just when you think someone is incredibly talented, another one will pop out and then you will think they are the most talented. It's like shiny things. Oh, look over here. Shiny! They all are shiny talented Artists. Enjoy, it's so much fun being a fan!!!!!
BTS is a very versatile group of talented musicians. Depending on the type of music you enjoy there’s usually something for everyone. I see other commenters giving you guys a lot of recs already so I’ll just say I love singularity or Live version House of Cards for a more jazz/neo soul vibe if you guys want to see something different. Not Today for another more hip hop track with a great music video. Or check out their 2021 festa room live if you want to see a glimpse of their B sides through the years in a fun medley .
oh my god yes I love your reaction videos anyway, but that you have now made another one for BTS! I love you I've been listening to BTS since 2014 and they're one of my favorite bands in K-pop. And yes, BTS have really great and profound lyrics. Maybe you're watching some more BTS videos now. 💜
I'm glad they listened to BTS with an open mind. Mic Drop is a song they wrote dedicated to their haters, hopefully you can see it with subtitles or lyrics. The guys are very talented, it's the best rap line in the industry and one of the best vocal lines (for me the best); all 7 are musicians, they dance, write, compose, have participated in production, are professionals (a few days ago the youngest graduated from his bachelor's degree). They are very versatile so they cover many genres; by the way they debuted as a hip hop idol group. Army is the largest fandom in the world, but also the most diverse. We are part of people of various beliefs, ideologies, races, nationalities, languages, ages (from little ones of 1 or 2 years to great-grandparents), in addition to all musical tastes. By the way I have seen reactions from at least 10 or 15 metalheads who have liked the versatility of BTS.
Heeeeey! Thanks for giving my boys a chance and keep your mind open, i really enjoyed your reaction! K-pop more than a genre, its the South Korean pop industry, witch is kinda what you think it is. But BTS is beyond that, they do the music they want to produce. For non pop fans, this song is a good start, it shows their hip hop background. Maybe you will enjoy dionisyus, it has more of a rock vibe and if you see the live performance of the song even better! Army is here to help you with your journey if you guys are interested in it!
Lol y'all were waiting for the drop at the end but it didn't happen. If you watch one of their performances of this song, you will get that ending drop.
BTS debuted in 2013 as a Hip Hop Idol Group (under the K Pop umbrella), the BTS of 2013 is a lot different from the BTS of 2017, and the BTS of 2022. But at their core, they are Hip Hip and they are performance artists. They have an extensive discography of over 300 songs, of which they write and produce their own music (with in house producers), and their fanbase is over 90 million globally, and counting. The reason they have such a big fan base is not just their talent, it's also their message and the fact that they have stayed genuine and humble, through their rough times, and their success. They have touched the lives of millions of people around the world, and they are making positive change in the world. They are not your typical K Pop group or Boy Band Group (according to Western Standards). They have paved the way for K Pop in the Western Market by breaking down walls. They acknowledge the artists before them that have opened doors for them, like Psy and Seo Taiji, and they truly love their fan base (ARMY) and continue to connect with them through live streams and heartfelt messages, just like they did in their humble beginnings. They are a truly inspirational underdog story. I hope you continue on the BTS journey, and I will link a few of my favorite BTS Songs if you want to react to them. *MV's and Live Performances - Remember to turn on CC's* BTS ON: Kinetic Manifesto Film - th-cam.com/video/gwMa6gpoE9I/w-d-xo.html BTS Tomorrow - Live performance - th-cam.com/video/Mlb8ckTwPzg/w-d-xo.html BTS Danger MV - th-cam.com/video/43r6lXilbcQ/w-d-xo.html *Live Performances on Jimmy Fallon (turn on CC's)* BTS HOME on Jimmy Fallon - 2020 (turn on CC's) - th-cam.com/video/2rcKpY-4QBI/w-d-xo.html BTS Black Swan on Jimmy Fallon - 2020 (turn on CC's) - th-cam.com/video/g1-sFn-j5D0/w-d-xo.html BTS *IDOL* on Jimmy Fallon - 2020 (turn on CC's) - th-cam.com/video/MXFkjMNXfpY/w-d-xo.html BTS Mikrokosmos on Jimmy Fallon - 2020 (turn on CC's) - th-cam.com/video/oYpUZjxJOVg/w-d-xo.html BTS, Jimmy Fallon, and the Roots, sing DYNAMITE - 2020 - th-cam.com/video/y5g-PTeDkwY/w-d-xo.html BTS BUTTER on Jimmy Fallon - 2021 - th-cam.com/video/dnpC9YaosIY/w-d-xo.html *BTS cover and remake of two Seo Taiji songs* Come Back Home Live in concert w/Eng. subs (remake-2018) - th-cam.com/video/6dYxgPGfjkg/w-d-xo.html Classroom Ideas Live festival w/Eng subs (cover-2016) - th-cam.com/video/RenRGDFm2hc/w-d-xo.html
Well, BTS have songs in all kind of genre of music... I think you should see ON, Ddaeng and Fake Love. And for the pop that you were thinking, DNA. It seems sometimes another group, really. They have Cyp
OH HOLY SHIT YES!!!! Long time metalhead here, have been reacting your stuff for years and I became a hardcore BTS ARMY just a year ago! They and Nightwish are now my top spots!!!
FYI, within the K-pop industry, there are various "lines" (i.e., subunits within the larger group). If you like music with attitude, then I think you'd particularly like the rap line's songs (e.g., Ugh!, Ddaeng, the Cyphers 1-4), and some of their solo tracks (e.g., "Agust D," "Joke," "Boy Meets Evil"). That being said, BTS originally was conceived as a hip hop idol group, but evolved over the years. Now, you will find almost any BTS fan (called ARMY, which stands for Adorable Representative MC for Youth) will tell you that BTS is the genre. Throughout their discography, you will find influences from latin music, EDM, pop (both upbeat and balladic), R&B, disco, funk, and yes, hip hop. They debuted in 2013, and I think you'd like their debut single, "No More Dream," as well as "Boy In Luv" (not to be confused with "Boy With Luv"), as they're hard hitting, and the latter one is guitar driven. Also, I think you'd probably like their dance covers/concept videos, where it's not their music, but the performance is amazing. In particular, I recommend this one, their "Intro performance Trailer": th-cam.com/video/S1Up-ZzHmuw/w-d-xo.html. (It is in response to a broadcast of this performance that had really bad camera work, so BTS and their company decided to put this video together to show how it should have been filmed, and included three different angles. It's pretty freakin' impressive!)
Bts spans so many genres like my favorite song from them is a lo-fi jazzy type song and I always love seeing people realize just how awesome they are. Can't wait to see you guys dive more into bts, it's 10000000% worth it
BTS revealed that their song “Mic Drop” from their new album Love Yourself: Her was inspired by Barack Obama. RM explained that the song was inspired by Obama’s speech at the 2016 White House Correspondent’s Dinner. The action of dropping a mic after a speech or a statement soon became a symbol of one’s confidence and “swag”. RM expressed that their song “Mic Drop” aims to do exactly that.
Welcome to BTS! As many army (BTS fandom) have said… enjoy your journey and you have many to discover as their discography is extremely deep. I love mic drop and it’s not even my top 5 BTS songs. All of their music have very deep meaning and translate their journey to being the biggest and best group right now. I think if you’re up for it, you will discover their other catalogs are amazing and will turn your life around for the better and help giving positive influence when you’re down and need a “lift me up” 💜 you should also check out their live performances as I think they are so much better live! If your a hard rock fan, you should check out BTS medley live performance for their tour in Japan I think. If you’re interested, let me know and I can send you a link!
BTS is HUGE, i'd argue they are currently the biggest artist in the world : (i mean they are the best selling artist in the world in 2020 and in 2021, first act to do that two years in a row) In mic drop they said "There are never grapes at our concerts" in Korea, the ticket purchase interface has purple dots in the places where the seats are not taken, and so people call these little purple dots "grapes". This basically means their concerts are always sold out. Keep in mind that this was in 2017, aka 5 years ago. They have grown EXPONENTIALLY since then, yesterday they put their 4 night stadium show in las vegas on pre-sale. 2 hours after, all of the tickets were sold out, and it hasn't even been put on sale for the general public yet, only people who had the fandom membership were aloud to buy and THEY SOLD IT ALL OUT. the entire 70k seats, 4 times. So around 280k in 2h. Most mainstream artists take months to sell out a 20k arena. Went from them selling out all their concerts in 2017 to them having so much demand that no one from the general public can even go to a bts concert anymore, no matter how big the stadium is. Never seen that ever happening, especially in an era where rare are the mainstream artists who are actual superstars. They started as a small underdog group from an indie company in 2013, then they first got attention in Korea around 2015, built a strong international fandom in 2017 and 2018/2019 they solidified their place as one of the most successful groups in history.
YES PLEASE ALWAYS TURN ON CC TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY ARE SAYING. ALL BTS LYRICS ARE VERY MEANINGFUL. PLEASE REACT TO BTS FAKE LOVE AND BLACK SWAN . I LOVE YOUR HONEST REACTIONS.
First of all, you both are awesome and remind me of people I’m friends with IRL. 💜 I won’t repeat much from other comments but I just want to give my ARMY origin story in brief, as well as some info and recommendations: I’m turning 35 in 3 weeks and have been a lifelong anti-pop-bullshit music fan. I found BTS when a student showed me their music video for Fake Love with captions on that show the lyrics in English. I was blown away both sonically and lyrically. The lyrics are so poetic. The music is awesome. The video is like a short film. I thought surely someone at their label wrote those lyrics or they bought the song or something, but I was wrong. Their leader and main rapper RM wrote them (the one who burst out of the ambulance in this video). He’s credited for writing almost 200 songs already at only 27 years old. The 2 other rappers are not far behind him. And the rest of BTS are all talented like that, as well. Each of the 7 have solo songs and self produced mixtapes or singles that they release for free on Soundcloud. It’s 7 men so talented they can stand alone as soloists and not just as a group. Before BTS, I listened to basically no contemporary pop as I believed it all to be manufactured and devoid of much artistic merit or autonomy. That really hasn’t changed because BTS is not that. They are authentic. Also yes they are now huge, but their amazing production has been there since their inception when they were underdogs at a tiny new label. They are not a product of the industry. They are a DISRUPTOR of the industry. If the industry is cable, they are Netflix. They are changing the game and not playing by the rules. No payola, no bundles, no tricks. Just hard work, authenticity, artistry, etc. They openly protest nonsense in the industry in their music and when they speak. They began by making protest music about societal issues, despite not yet having any clout. They write songs applying Carl Jung’s psychological framework to their personal experience. They make songs inspired by literature. They are introspective, brave, humble activists both in their music and their lives. A few recommendations to see their variety because they have the most diverse discography I’ve ever seen: -Fake Love -On: Kinetic Manifesto Film (in the song, the marching band playing is the UCLA marching band; the other dancers in the video are The Lab from LA; the girl featured at the beginning choreographed their moves) -Singularity (a solo written by RM and performed by V) -Daechwita a solo from Yoongi’s second mixtape. In BTS he is known as Suga, and as a soloist he goes by Agust D. He composed the music, produced it, wrote the lyrics, plays the synth in the track and thought of the MV plot. All of these have great music videos with captions in English. I also highly recommend watching the track Dionysus performed live. There is no MV. These talented men sing LIVE while doing the most difficult and complex choreography you can find today. It’s nuts. I’ve seen them live and still can’t believe they really do that. I also recommend watching the live performance of Black Swan from The Tonight Show. There are captions available in English. Thank you again and welcome to the rabbit hole 💜
bts originally is a hip-hop group. they debuted with hip-hop genre. as they evolved with years, they eventually varied their music discographies as well. just named it, they almost covered all genre. thats why army (bts fanbase) always emphasized that bts themselves is the genre. the infused their attitude, flows, voices to the genre and make their own sounds. thats really cool. no one can easily duplicate what bts has done.
BTS does a lot of genres. I think you would like the rock version of Fake Love. If you want to see another high energy one ON Kinetic Manifesto although the MV is also stunning story. Great rap songs like the Cyphers parts 1 to 4, with amazing wordplay Ddaeng (but to truly appreciate you need the explanation video), Outro Tear for intense feeling especially the live Wembly performance, ballads like The Truth Untold, more EDM music like Save Me, a more Mexican vibe like Airplane Pt 2, also more feel good funky songs like Dynamite and Butter, neo soul like Singularity, or jazzy like House of Cards. You name the genre and they probably have done it. Live they are even better.
This is Bts the biggest group in the world, the have 6 nr 1 songs at billboard 100 and 5 nr 1 Albums at Billboard 200 the also have won Billboard Top Social Award 5 years in a row. Bts biggest American Award is Artist Off The Year at Ama the also won Best Group and Best pop Song Butter. Bts is going to performed in Las Vegas in April this year but is allready sold out, Last year in Nov the had 4 sold out concert in L.A at Sofi Stadium. Bts do all genres off music and have collab whid many artist from America, Charlie Puth, nicki Minaj Designer, Lil Nas X, Chainsmokers, Halsey, Steve Aoki, Wale,
Love Chel vibing to the beat but please turn on the captions since the lyrics are the most important part of their music. All the seven members help in the writing, producing of their songs and mv’s. Thank you for the great reaction.
As someone who has been listening to metal and rock music, I love BTS. A lot of Metal fans like K-pop that I've noticed. Yes, you'll see their pop songs but not all their songs are pop, they cover so many styles. I suggest Fake Love next There are 7 members and there are Introduction videos so you can get to know the group and members more. Yes, we will watch the long videos, we don't mind.
So... as Army i´m always trying to introduce BTS to my friends, and because they have such a diverse catalog as far a music genres go, I always start with different songs depending on what my friend´s music preference is. So if you are into metal I really think that "Dionysus" is your gateway into the BTS world, (specially if you react to the MAMA 2019 live version, it´s truly one of their most impressive live performances)
y’all are metalheads so y’all can appreciate message and sounds haha i recommend Fake Love and Black Swan by them especially Black Swan it’s such a masterpiece. i also recommend The Rose, Day6 and Dreamcatcher for more band rock like music. you’ll love Dreamcatcher ik that
I would recommend: Louder than Bombs, ON: Kinetic Manifesto Film, Black Swan & Black Swan Art Film (string quartet version of Black Swan with a hauntingly beautiful music video filmed by a Slovenian dance company), Fake Love and perhaps some of the solo work from SUGA/Agust D (Daechwita, Shadow (there is an MV but do check out the full-length version on the album, Strange fr RM from BTS). But you're going to want to turn on the subtitles, as other have mentioned.
Good reaction!!! BTS is the whole package so subtitles are a must they always have a message. Danger and Not Today are harder beats. Black Swan is one of the most beautiful mv.Another flexin song is Dope. Idol is a fun mv. BTS are their own genre. Hope you enjoy going down the rabbit hole of BTS. #BTSARMY
Its a kiss off to their haters. The lyrics show that . They have a lot a rap/pop mixed together. Also, the switch between English and Korean very interesting how they do that.
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I'm a massive Rammstein and Iron Maiden fan and love your reactions. A few months ago I fell into the BTS rabbit hole and immediately became ARMY. Oh you have no idea what you got yourselves into. They are great.
BTS is a genre by itself. The variety of songs that they had and will have is out of the box.
Their songs are a journey, and it’s so fun discovering all their content.
No one chooses to get into BTS, it just sorta happens naturally.
From a lifelong heavy metal fan, BTS sank their hooks in me about 3 years ago. Stay openminded and listen to some more of their music. The word "pop" does not define BTS. They are so much more than that. They cross all genres of music and talent is unmatched! I hope you continue to explore BTS's music. You won't be sorry!
I'm a metal lover and I'm not into Kpop but BTS is different. Hardcore ARMY now.
This is what I think too. BTS is different from the other groups. I have notice there are several new groups trying to copy BTS. Even trying to steal their come up story. The group I'm talking about is from a big agency that has gotten everything handed to them. Not BTS' story. BTS had to scrap and claw every step.
haha me, not a fan of kpop but i really like bts, i hope more people listen to their albums
Word!!! Me too!!!
I’m also a huge metalhead and have been for years but Bangtan is amazing and made me appreciate other kinds of music! 💜
I am also a metalhead and this was the first song that i heard from bts and i loved it!!
belive me there is still a lot of good music you will hear from them!!
Im a metal lover too but BTS is like no one else. They can't be put in a box. They do it all. Rap, hip hop, poo, they can melt your face off or bring love and hope. And they're 7 of the most humble, sweetest, close knitted, caring, people in the world. Everyone is a superstar on their own. They sing, dance, write, produce and they do it all better than everyone. They truly came from very meager beginnings as individuals and as a group in a tiny, unheard of company. They've even spoken at the United Nations.
Throw all expectations from so called dirty words like pop or boy band out the window because they shatter all stereotypes while breaking records and language barriers. And all their videos have subtitles. :)
I'm die hard ARMY!! Please more BTS!!
I would say while I do like BTS, my favorite band is probably Day6. I like their more rock oriented music. 🙂
please turn on the cc button bts lyrics are the most important part about their music and why theyre so big. they write and produce their own music. theres 7 members 3 rapper 4 vocalists all 7 have their own solo music too. they been a group since 2013. their music touches on deep topics unlike most pop music. they talk about mental health, self love, social issues, etc they do have love songs but even those are a lot more creative than typical love songs in my humble opinion.
bts is closer to rock bands in terms of audience, crowds at concerts, selling out albums, places they tour etc. they tour all over the wirld in sold out stadiums and armys their fans still heavily buy physical albums.
you can probably find a lot of similarities between bts and rock bands than you would find between bts a pop artists.
please react to this is bts introduction to bts by Xceleste and bts vs kpop by bbygangmag we will watch long reactions also dont stick to music videos please also check out bts songs without music videos use channels like af taehyung or dial6137 for great lyric videos. most english websites who have bts lyrics arent translating correctly if you prefer a website use doolsetbangtan theyre a trusted source as theyre korean American who translates bts lyrics into English.
Excellent summary of what BTS includes in their lyrics.
Thx for sharing those other videos, like BTS vs Kpop. Just found and saved to watch later. And for your recommendations for where to get the correct translations of their lyrics. 💜
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My favorite thing about first time BTS reactors is how they’re always surprised to see that BTS isn’t what they thought it was :) Happened to me and millions of others. BTS is huge and loved for a reason, and you’re about to find out why 🤍
Welcome to the rabbit hole that is BTS! I hope you react to more, I promise you’re gonna love them :)
Yes, I love 1st time BTS reactor videos for that reason especially if they are reacting to almost anything before 2019. They're expecting Backstreet Boys and NSYNC but get this instead, lol. (No hate to backstreet boys and nsync, I'm also a fan.)
If you like BTS, and you like metal/rock vibe, you will probably enjoy their group songs "Fake Love" and "Dionysus". They also release solo and sub unit songs (with only one or several members). Along the genre you prefer, you might also like "Daechwita" (solo by BTS member Suga, who goes by Agust D on his solo stuff, "Shadow" (also by Suga), and "UGH" by the 3 BTS rappers.
As someone who is a rock and metal person, when I checked out Fake Love and Dionysus when i first started to get into them, I definitely didn't think metal or rock vibes, though they have some of the foundation there. It was definitely not what grabbed me to BTS though. Actually disliked Dionysus at first until I saw a live.
Best songs to recommend to a metal/rock fan is Lie or Black Swan. It has the classical bent most of us love and the drama and the deep lyrics. Actually most of all of Wings album, Tear Album and 7 album.
Daechwita is also an excellent choice though. As is Agust D and Ugh. Oh and N.O., and Am I Wrong would be great too with some backstory, a rock fan loves a good f u to the establishment.
The extended version of Fake Love is more rock than the original version.
@@marissa1341 Thanks for the perspective of a rock fan! I know when non rock/metal fans (like me, although I do enjoy from time to time) think of that genre we think guitar guitar, and more guitar. But it makes sense that fans of the music enjoy it for the drama and the depth and instrumentals.
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@@marissa1341 thank you so much for saying it! I'm also a metal fan and it's a little weird to me how they always recommend those songs that I might love but not for a first impression.
I absolutely agree with you on this and your recommendations 🙌🏻.
The most beautiful thing a human can have is an open mind. Thank you for watching these young men and enjoying their music. Me - 1st concert was David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust in the 1970's. BTS knocked him out of the park. I may be old, but music is my everything. They really are a genre by themselves. I hope you explore more with subtitles. Best wishes from the UK.
When you realize that MIC DROP was released almost 5 yrs ago. They've already reached at this level back then😊 Thank you for your open mind!! Music is just music. You can enjoy BTS. Why not? They have top-notch production value, versatile music and amazing live performance. My suggestions for your next are "On(Kinetic manifesto film)" and "Black Swan" with Eng CC!
Great reaction! You guys are right ~ this isn’t ordinary pop music. BTS is different ~ they bring something new to the table. They are their own genre. They have established themselves to be a force to be reckoned with, and they bring the attitude to demand your attention! So glad you liked Mic Drop! Some other BTS videos you need to see are Dope, Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, ON, Butter, Dynamite, Idol, Black Swan, and Baepsae (the dance practice video). They sing and rap, and their choreography is off the charts. I hope you enjoy your BTS journey. They really are amazing…☺️
BTS writes and produces their own songs and for other artists too.
BTS has one of the best vocal lines, best rapline from kpop.
Check out BTS hiphop songs like Joke, AgustD, UGH
Love how that this song is so hype, they needed a whole explosion in the second drop to keep the hype curve going up
Just to make sure we don't lose you, I'd suggest staying in their harder hype lane for now. If you're into rap at all check out Joke by RM. For the whole crew together you need ON (Kinetic). Otherwise, you might just like the baby-making music: Singularity by V.
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Taste, Absolutely.
Instead of on, you should also try 2nd Grade bcz it has a very edgy feel to it
I absolutely love when people can go outside their genre of choice and enjoy other artists for what they are. Sometimes hype is just the world agreeing that something is fantastic.
I know the comments and suggestions can be overwhelming but this was fun, hope you’ll check out more of their stuff…they really are in a league of their own with a lot of range and musicality.
Hey guys, I enjoyed your reaction! I especially liked how your facial expressions change as you begin to listen to the song :D. Mic Drop is really a catchy one, hard hitting but not overwhelmingly so. Should you be open to exploring more of BTS' discography, you'll see just how diverse they are, they're definitely bigger than just (K)pop. Thanks for giving these 7 guys a chance!
Hey! Welcome to BTS. There's a lot of us rock fans that are BTS Armys, I know a lot of heavy metal fan Armys. Grew up in the 90's so grunge, alt rock etc plus old school hiphop was what I loved. I was surprised I would actually be a huge fan of these guys! They're all writers, composers, producers of a lot of their own songs not just singers.
BTS is their own genre! They experiment a lot with genres and sounds so there’s literally a song for everyone in their discography! They’re heavily involved in the writing and production of their songs, and each of the members also has solo music that they’ve created individually too. I’d definitely suggest turning on closed captions when you react to their music videos too, their lyricism is out of this world!
Kpop isn't exactly a music genre, it's more like an industry where not only the music is important but also choreography, high production and performances, makeup and many other features. BTS started out as a hip hop group so you will see a lot of influence from that in their music, they are known for making music in various genres such as hip hop, pop, r&b, edm, etc. In the group there are 3 rappers and 4 vocalists
I'm a 53 y.o. Texan who's only been an alternative rock fan my whole life, hated popular music. Over 2 years ago I somehow stumbled upon THIS VERY MUSIC VIDEO and that was it. SOLD. I devoured everything in the 300+ song BTS musical catalogue. They do everything (except country music, LOL): rap, hip-hop, pop, neo-R&B/soul, Latin-influence. It blew my mind how talented these seven dudes were. Who else is switching it up like this in music today? And can dance at a professional level at the same time?? No one. BTS deserves their fame, yet I hadn't even heard of them before. And you'll never meet seven of the most kind, funny, humble, and down-to-earth guys anywhere else in one place. I'm a superfan now (BTS fans like myself are called ARMY). Even if you're mostly into metal, like I too was into something completely different, I hope you give more of their music a look. For some different tastes, I recommend "Daechwita" (rap; a solo song by one of BTS' rappers who goes by the names Suga and AgustD); "Black Swan" (neo-R&B?); "ON: Kinetic Manifesto" (pop? Almost impossible to musically label)
AND PLEASE turn on English captions! Their lyrics are very important for many of their songs)
I'm amazed you reacted to BTS! I'm a metal head, i love metal since I was 10 years old... And I'm 41. Learning Korean i learned the existence of BTS and I became an army ... I love crystal lake and epica... And BTS.. crazy ha!? I wish you read the lyrics if you do another reaction be aide their work is more deep than you know.
Love you guys!
If you do more I bet you will see a whole lot of metal heads in your comment section. There is a weird pipeline connecting metal and kpop that I havent quite pinpointed yet, but its undeniable.
BTS are pop, but they are also heavy hip hop, EDM, even classic rock sometimes. They cover so many genres.
But more than anything they are sincere artists, which is what I think a lot of metal heads are concerned about when they hear the words "pop" and "kpop". They write their own lyrics and produce their own songs. They have in house producers too, but those guys have been with them since their debut in 2013 when their company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
They sing about things that are bigger then love songs.
They have songs made to take shits at their government. They have songs to take shots at people who looked down on them. They have songs for people who have given up their dreams and lost hope. They have songs about national tragedies and economic/social injustices.
There is a lot of layers that they cover that a lot of people simply could not know with the way the west has promoted them. (Which is another whole can of worms.)
I always get so stoked when I see people cut from the same cloth as me see these guys and dont immediately downplay them and give them an honest shot. So thanks for the reaction and I would be really happy to see you guys look into them more of your willing.
We are all here, Armys are so diverse, rock fans, old school hiphop/r and b fans, pop fans, classic music fans etc.. from young to old 💜
Because BTS is not like other Kpop. Im into rock and metal. Can't stand Kpop but love BTS.
BTS do have many metalhead fans true.
It's the lyrics (how deep they are), their performance (drama is a big thing in metal), sincerity and for their earlier stuff a big f u to the establishment.... this why metal or rock fans dig it. It's why I did. Then when you get to their personalities, they are just funny humble guys that you would just love to hang out with a drink or a meal. All this put together and you have essentially what most rock and metal fans love.
Rock and metal fans will usually like anything with a classical bent. Lie, Black Swan is definitely up there.
I was one of the people who kept saying “idk what ppl see in them”… bruh, now i’ve been a fan for a year lmao. I just love them so much. Plus their personalities are amazing and hilarious, they are very humble and down to earth.
BTS vocalists have huge ranges.
Jin and V has range from 2nd octave to high 6th octave.
Jin and Jimin are the ones with most highnotes and also does rock vocals. JK is most stable vocalist.
spent 15yrs in the UK hardcore and metal scene exclusively and now have been a BTS fan for 3yrs haha. Truly shocked me how much I actually ended up loving them.
bts are definitely outside of kpop at this point. honestly they’ve been outside of kpop since they debuted in 2013. they literally started out as a hip-hop group not a kpop group but over time because they’re koreans in a group people automatically labeled them as kpop. bts doesn’t care honestly what people call them anymore they just enjoy making music and let that speak for itself and they make music in all types of genres now. they don’t even put themselves in one box anymore when it comes to the kind of music they make. i usually i don’t care for reaction videos or reaction channels at all but i’m really glad you guys had an open mind! please remember to always turn on the captions. seems a lot of reaction channels always forget that the translation to their lyrics are right there and they never get the full experience of what bts are trying to convey in their music and they just seem to react more to the music video and that’s it. their lyrics are the most important part of their music. i was into metal way before getting into bts and surprisingly bts has alot of metal head fans like myself. not trying to put any other group from korea down but bts are on another level. they’re really great artists.
Sometimes you need to get out of that box and explore what the world of music has to offer especially the magical world of Kpop. Hope you explore more BTS going forward.
I'll like to add some things.. BTS songs usually reflects what is currently happening in the world and their lives... so during this time (when Mic Drop was released), BTS was making their mark in the US market... previously, no other Kpop group ever reached this level of success in the US market (Psy with Gangnam Style cracked open the door, but that was it, he didn't achieved as much success as Gangnam Style after that).. so while BTS was reeling in their new found fame, the treatment they get from their home country was kinda mixed.. they didn't planned this success, it happened organically because their agency wasn't a big company with loads of money and resources to do what bigger kpop agencies like SM or JYP or YG who can spent millions to promote their artists overseas... oh a little background, some of these big agencies also have power within the Korean medias, you know.. so while BTS was receiving all these achievements and breaking Billboard records and whatnot, the media in Korea was kinda cold about it.. there were hardly ANY news about their achievements (some of Korean journalist was mighty p*ssed off about it, notably Kim Yong Dae).. but some other kpop groups (from the big agencies) breaking youtube records got the front-page treatment, but BTS Billboard achievement was getting the silent treatment.. even when BTS did break that group's TH-cam record, they didn't received the same treatment.. also they were receiving loads of hates at this time.. fans from other kpop groups (the bigger fandoms) were sh*tting on BTS achievements on a daily basis.. they also kept on accusing BTS of copying other kpop groups (when they didn't) etc.. it was insane! you had to be a BTS fan at that time, to understand the scope of hate they were receiving.. it was mind-boggling and i bet many ppl nowadays wouldn't believe it, but what i mentioned here barely touched the surface of it.. it was weird that they finally succeed in the US market, but at the same time, they were receiving a lot of hate from the very ppl who tried to do it in the 1st place.. i guess it's just jealousy..
and another thing to note, is that Mic Drop is their first if not the only main track that addresses their haters... usually if BTS released a song addressing their haters, they were released as a mix tape for free consumption from SoundCloud, or as another song on their albums like the cypher series.. so i guess at this time, they were finally fedup with the haters and decided to finally address them in "public".. they also mentioned this is the last time they'll address the haters, thus the title (Mic Drop) and the line "this is the last goodbye" etc in the song.. if you read the lyrics translations, you will get what i mean...
if you like an underdog to success story, BTS is one of the best example of that... i know there are loads of other talented ppl who deserves to succeed in life but sometimes things don't work well for them.. in this world full of negativity, BTS is a prime example that hard work and talent will go a long way and giving hope to many who are struggling out there.. i guess that's why so many ppl like them and wants to support them..
I know so many metalheads who have fallen into K-pop (including myself, who used to think if it wasn't Lamb of God or Trivium it wasn't worth shit). I hope you continue to give BTS a chance, and check out their lyrics too -- BTS can be surface level but they also get super deep with things, and their genre versatility is insane!
I‘ve traveled to two countries to see BTS live in concert: some of the most precious experiences in my life…
I think what many people don't understand is that K-pop is an industry, not a genre. Kpop incorporates alot of different genres. Rock, R&B, Techno, etc...
Just like western music, there are many different types of music to listen to. BTS is a genre unto themselves. They make so many different types of music, it is mind blowing. I have been listening to them for about 6 years, and they never disappoint. You should give their music a listen. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Wait til u watch Butter, Dionysus dance practice, Fire dance practice, Dope and Not todayMV...All their songs are lit!!!! Pretty sure u'll love them..
This comment section passed the vibe. Loved the open-minded willingness to try their music. We could definitely do some recommendations
Welcome!! They (BTS) are everywhere now...but they haven't been everywhere always. They worked hard and earned where they are. Check the dates when you watch stuff (above released November 2017) and as I see others have commented, turn on the lyrics. I will admit though sometimes I have to look up the meanings of the lyrics too, these guys go deep and are amazing artists. Enjoy. Check out "Dope", another good one. It is from early on....they look, because they are, very young in that music video. Their debut was in 2013: ages 15-20.
In my regular listening I listen to metal mostly but I absolutely love watching BTS MVs, Live shows, dance practices and then watching the reactions to them.
And so it begins.... I felt this 3 yrs ago, It's been a wonderful surprise.
Millennial metalhead and now BTS fan. 10/10 would totally hang with you guys. Don't be fooled by the "pop" label, I REALLY regret ignoring them for years.
One thing us metalheads/hardcore fans could work on is our musical elitism. Glad to see y'all breaking the stereotype 💜🥂 Without looking I can guess theres a hundred other metalheads in your comments as well, because somehow we all ended up at BTS.
I grew up on hair band 80's and "harder" rock. (so you can guess my age) When I discovered BTS I was shocked at their quality and talent! They are amazing. You will find all genre's, but their start was hip-hop and rap. Please turn on the captions, their lyrics are wonderful! Maybe check out Fire, Dope, Cyphers 1-4 - so many choices!!!
(Also live Mic Drop performances have an awesome dance break!)
I am an alt rock/metal listener and love all of BTS's discography. Enjoy your BTS journey and their versatility.
Thank you for having an open mind ☺️💜
Thank you for keeping an open mind. :). Reaction requests: 1. Fire, 2. Not today, 3. Danger, 4. ON: Kinetic Manifesto
I was a huge Slipknot fan in my teens, still listen to metal here and there. I had the same preconception and thought all kpop was just meaningless bubblegum pop, till I found BTS.
First their rather aggressive hiphop/rockish type songs drew me in but as I listened to more of their music, I learned to appreciate all of it, the softer and even poppier stuff too, bc they're just so talented and authentic and I love their message.
As many said already, they're definitely worth checking out more✌️
Thank you for reacting to BTS. I appreciate it! 💜 I love listening to metal too! Nice to see metal heads react! Loving those reactions. 🥰
Pls check on Fake Love. Just don’t forget to turn on English closed captions.
I don’t usually comment but I enjoyed your reaction I hope we see more of you guys reacting to BTS and other groups
If you choose to listen to BTS again, try On Kinetic Manifesto Film, it will blow you away!
I'd love to see your reaction on their live performances because they go 1000% in Dance and vocals...lol
I recommend "FIRE" and the 2019 MAMA live performance to start with...welcome to the ARMY!!😜
You should check out “blood, sweat and tears” but there music really just depends on what you like because they make almost every thing like Genre wise and there really good dancers and hard workers too
They like rock, metal, they'll like Danger, Boy in Luv, Dope, Fire, Attack on Bangtan
@@rikhmjustsomeguywithmousta4971 yea, the will also probably like the ''DNA (pedal 2 LA mix)'' and some other ock remixes, also Dionysus too maybe
I became a bts fan as an actual metalhead, one rather surprising plot twist in my life lmao
BTS debuted as a hiphop group. Their first song was No more dream (2013). In 2017-2018 they get into more pop, but they never abandoned hiphop. In last album (BE, 2020) has a hiphop old school songs named Dis-ease (about pandemic) and in álbum before (Map of the soul, 2020 - karl jung psychoanalysis inspired) has a great hiphop/rap song named UGH (about hate).
Got to have those captions on. They are really awesome! They have a lot to say.
Do "ON" a kinetic manifesto
They do it all. They constantly shock with diversity
Thanks for reacting to BTS! They're so versatile so they have music from every genre. Some stuff I love, some doesn't hit me the same. But they span from bubble gum pop to hardcore rap. It's really interesting. They're great guys too. Really special group unlike most others. If you dig deep and get to know them, you'll become a fan. That's why they have so many. Literally anyone who puts in time to get to know them loves them.
You two are so cute! I like how open-minded you are so I'm subbing and watching some of your other videos. I saw that you've reacted to DBZ. I'm headed there next !
Its great you have dipped a toe into kpop, if you are looking to go further, then you will be happy to know that kpop literally covers everything genre of music, bts has so many brilliant songs, but please also look at the many other groups out there.
Male groups : nct, monsta x, exo, stray kids, ateez, victon, the boyz, a.c.e, oneus, seventeen.
Girl groups: purple kiss, dreamcatcher, everglow, red velvet, loona are just some of each, mostly the ones i stan at the moment obviously i stan BTS as well. Like you i was into metal, rock etc but kpop has taken over and i love it. Not only do you get music you get so much more from kpop and idols, they interact with fans on a nearly daily basis.
I think it’s Steve ‘A-oh-key’
I grew up with 70’s pop and rock, 80’s hairbands being my main genre I listened to, but also like pop rap and pop too. But Van Halen, Dokken, Ratt, Bon Jovi and Metallica were main groups I listened to.
And play a game called SongPop, and knew my daughters liked BTS so thought I’d play a BTS playlist and see what they were listening to.
And fell into the BTS rabbit hole, as a 54 year old rocker from way back. You see. They are awesome at what they do, and with so much you get to see them in real life, incredible people too.
Omg I love this react! Please make a few more, if you can.
Metal Head Here! I don't consider BTS as Pop/KPop, They have made it so hard to categorize them. BTS is not afraid to mix different styles, genres', instruments and beats. You said it. These boys/men make you feel good. Like you've had a good workout. They write & produce MOST of their own music. TURN ON THE CC. so you can see the lyrics. The Lyrics!!!! FRENCH KISS! They can sing, dance, rap and they can play instruments. Let me just say: they surprise us all the time. Their own music is FIRE. It's like having 7 Michael Jackson's all in one group. Just when you think someone is incredibly talented, another one will pop out and then you will think they are the most talented. It's like shiny things. Oh, look over here. Shiny! They all are shiny talented Artists. Enjoy, it's so much fun being a fan!!!!!
BTS is a very versatile group of talented musicians. Depending on the type of music you enjoy there’s usually something for everyone. I see other commenters giving you guys a lot of recs already so I’ll just say I love singularity or Live version House of Cards for a more jazz/neo soul vibe if you guys want to see something different. Not Today for another more hip hop track with a great music video. Or check out their 2021 festa room live if you want to see a glimpse of their B sides through the years in a fun medley .
Actually they sing a lot of different style of music, included jazz, baladas, hip hop, rap, pop and others
Yesss BTS! 💜
Hi!
This was a great reaction! I hope to see some more!!
oh my god yes I love your reaction videos anyway, but that you have now made another one for BTS! I love you
I've been listening to BTS since 2014 and they're one of my favorite bands in K-pop. And yes, BTS have really great and profound lyrics. Maybe you're watching some more BTS videos now.
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I'm glad they listened to BTS with an open mind. Mic Drop is a song they wrote dedicated to their haters, hopefully you can see it with subtitles or lyrics.
The guys are very talented, it's the best rap line in the industry and one of the best vocal lines (for me the best); all 7 are musicians, they dance, write, compose, have participated in production, are professionals (a few days ago the youngest graduated from his bachelor's degree).
They are very versatile so they cover many genres; by the way they debuted as a hip hop idol group.
Army is the largest fandom in the world, but also the most diverse. We are part of people of various beliefs, ideologies, races, nationalities, languages, ages (from little ones of 1 or 2 years to great-grandparents), in addition to all musical tastes. By the way I have seen reactions from at least 10 or 15 metalheads who have liked the versatility of BTS.
Heeeeey! Thanks for giving my boys a chance and keep your mind open, i really enjoyed your reaction!
K-pop more than a genre, its the South Korean pop industry, witch is kinda what you think it is. But BTS is beyond that, they do the music they want to produce.
For non pop fans, this song is a good start, it shows their hip hop background.
Maybe you will enjoy dionisyus, it has more of a rock vibe and if you see the live performance of the song even better!
Army is here to help you with your journey if you guys are interested in it!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! You'll probably also like Not Today, Fire, UGH!, Dope and ON
I love seeing reactors who don't normally listen to bts react wirh genuine surprise at this song. 💜 Thank you for the reaction.
Great, regular BTS reaction… look forward to them ALL 😋⭐️❤️
Of course I already watched this on Patreon but this makes me so happy you don't even
realize LOL I'm so glad you guys enjoyed it
& I knew I could just feel it if you got a taste
of it you would like it and I'm so glad you
do!
BTS is definitely not like most K-pop groups
because K-pop mainly just stands for
Korean popular music which could be lots
of different genres and BTS did start off as
mainly hip-hop but they branched out to do
stuff that was still hip-hop but a little bit
more like standard pop.
When you said this song has a lot of bite to
it it's mainly because the song is aimed at
their haters and they're just snapping back
at them so it does sound a little bit
aggressive ... you didn't mention if you
looked up the lyrics or not so I wasn't sure
if you knew the meaning behind it.
I honestly only started listening to BTS back
in September... I had never listened to K-
pop before either just assuming | wouldn't
like it and I've become completely hooked
…..I haven't heard everything because
there's a lots and lots of content out there
but I can't wait to send you more! It's
exciting ©
BTW Matt I also love Dua Lipa LOL and yes
they are extremely like globally popular
they had the New Year's show they
performed on plus they were at the
American music awards and won all 3
awards that they were nominated for.
they're also up for a Grammy which they
will also at the same time be performing 4
sold out shows in Las Vegas. Tickets went
on sale yesterday and they sold out in less
than three hours for all four shows that's
like 260,000 combined seats
We did not look anything up because we wanted to go in as blind as possible.😃 These guys are huge and it makes sense why. Thank you again Carolyn!
@@MatandChelsReact YAY!! I’ll put another suggestion next month😁😁😁😁😁
Looooove them. I’m a long time metal head. This is so much fun, everything they do is fun. Discover more of them, people. The future.
Sold out to only paid fan club members at that! They had to cancel the ticketmaster verified presale and general public sale 😂 so glad I got a seat!
@@WhalienDNA So lucky! Congrats! I'm happy to hear Army has the ticket.
Lol y'all were waiting for the drop at the end but it didn't happen. If you watch one of their performances of this song, you will get that ending drop.
BTS debuted in 2013 as a Hip Hop Idol Group (under the K Pop umbrella), the BTS of 2013 is a lot different from the BTS of 2017, and the BTS of 2022. But at their core, they are Hip Hip and they are performance artists. They have an extensive discography of over 300 songs, of which they write and produce their own music (with in house producers), and their fanbase is over 90 million globally, and counting. The reason they have such a big fan base is not just their talent, it's also their message and the fact that they have stayed genuine and humble, through their rough times, and their success. They have touched the lives of millions of people around the world, and they are making positive change in the world. They are not your typical K Pop group or Boy Band Group (according to Western Standards).
They have paved the way for K Pop in the Western Market by breaking down walls. They acknowledge the artists before them that have opened doors for them, like Psy and Seo Taiji, and they truly love their fan base (ARMY) and continue to connect with them through live streams and heartfelt messages, just like they did in their humble beginnings. They are a truly inspirational underdog story. I hope you continue on the BTS journey, and I will link a few of my favorite BTS Songs if you want to react to them.
*MV's and Live Performances - Remember to turn on CC's*
BTS ON: Kinetic Manifesto Film - th-cam.com/video/gwMa6gpoE9I/w-d-xo.html
BTS Tomorrow - Live performance - th-cam.com/video/Mlb8ckTwPzg/w-d-xo.html
BTS Danger MV - th-cam.com/video/43r6lXilbcQ/w-d-xo.html
*Live Performances on Jimmy Fallon (turn on CC's)*
BTS HOME on Jimmy Fallon - 2020 (turn on CC's) - th-cam.com/video/2rcKpY-4QBI/w-d-xo.html
BTS Black Swan on Jimmy Fallon - 2020 (turn on CC's) - th-cam.com/video/g1-sFn-j5D0/w-d-xo.html
BTS *IDOL* on Jimmy Fallon - 2020 (turn on CC's) - th-cam.com/video/MXFkjMNXfpY/w-d-xo.html
BTS Mikrokosmos on Jimmy Fallon - 2020 (turn on CC's) - th-cam.com/video/oYpUZjxJOVg/w-d-xo.html
BTS, Jimmy Fallon, and the Roots, sing DYNAMITE - 2020 - th-cam.com/video/y5g-PTeDkwY/w-d-xo.html
BTS BUTTER on Jimmy Fallon - 2021 - th-cam.com/video/dnpC9YaosIY/w-d-xo.html
*BTS cover and remake of two Seo Taiji songs*
Come Back Home Live in concert w/Eng. subs (remake-2018) - th-cam.com/video/6dYxgPGfjkg/w-d-xo.html
Classroom Ideas Live festival w/Eng subs (cover-2016) - th-cam.com/video/RenRGDFm2hc/w-d-xo.html
Well, BTS have songs in all kind of genre of music... I think you should see ON, Ddaeng and Fake Love. And for the pop that you were thinking, DNA. It seems sometimes another group, really. They have Cyp
OH HOLY SHIT YES!!!! Long time metalhead here, have been reacting your stuff for years and I became a hardcore BTS ARMY just a year ago! They and Nightwish are now my top spots!!!
I really love your reaction, thx guys.....💜
Long time metal and rock fan. Kpop is NOT for me but BTS is different.
FYI, within the K-pop industry, there are various "lines" (i.e., subunits within the larger group). If you like music with attitude, then I think you'd particularly like the rap line's songs (e.g., Ugh!, Ddaeng, the Cyphers 1-4), and some of their solo tracks (e.g., "Agust D," "Joke," "Boy Meets Evil").
That being said, BTS originally was conceived as a hip hop idol group, but evolved over the years. Now, you will find almost any BTS fan (called ARMY, which stands for Adorable Representative MC for Youth) will tell you that BTS is the genre. Throughout their discography, you will find influences from latin music, EDM, pop (both upbeat and balladic), R&B, disco, funk, and yes, hip hop.
They debuted in 2013, and I think you'd like their debut single, "No More Dream," as well as "Boy In Luv" (not to be confused with "Boy With Luv"), as they're hard hitting, and the latter one is guitar driven. Also, I think you'd probably like their dance covers/concept videos, where it's not their music, but the performance is amazing. In particular, I recommend this one, their "Intro performance Trailer": th-cam.com/video/S1Up-ZzHmuw/w-d-xo.html. (It is in response to a broadcast of this performance that had really bad camera work, so BTS and their company decided to put this video together to show how it should have been filmed, and included three different angles. It's pretty freakin' impressive!)
Bts spans so many genres like my favorite song from them is a lo-fi jazzy type song and I always love seeing people realize just how awesome they are. Can't wait to see you guys dive more into bts, it's 10000000% worth it
BTS revealed that their song “Mic Drop” from their new album Love Yourself: Her was inspired by Barack Obama.
RM explained that the song was inspired by Obama’s speech at the 2016 White House Correspondent’s Dinner.
The action of dropping a mic after a speech or a statement soon became a symbol of one’s confidence and “swag”.
RM expressed that their song “Mic Drop” aims to do exactly that.
Welcome to BTS! As many army (BTS fandom) have said… enjoy your journey and you have many to discover as their discography is extremely deep. I love mic drop and it’s not even my top 5 BTS songs. All of their music have very deep meaning and translate their journey to being the biggest and best group right now. I think if you’re up for it, you will discover their other catalogs are amazing and will turn your life around for the better and help giving positive influence when you’re down and need a “lift me up” 💜 you should also check out their live performances as I think they are so much better live! If your a hard rock fan, you should check out BTS medley live performance for their tour in Japan I think. If you’re interested, let me know and I can send you a link!
BTS is HUGE, i'd argue they are currently the biggest artist in the world : (i mean they are the best selling artist in the world in 2020 and in 2021, first act to do that two years in a row)
In mic drop they said
"There are never grapes at our concerts"
in Korea, the ticket purchase interface has purple dots in the places where the seats are not taken, and so people call these little purple dots "grapes". This basically means their concerts are always sold out. Keep in mind that this was in 2017, aka 5 years ago. They have grown EXPONENTIALLY since then, yesterday they put their 4 night stadium show in las vegas on pre-sale. 2 hours after, all of the tickets were sold out, and it hasn't even been put on sale for the general public yet, only people who had the fandom membership were aloud to buy and THEY SOLD IT ALL OUT. the entire 70k seats, 4 times. So around 280k in 2h. Most mainstream artists take months to sell out a 20k arena. Went from them selling out all their concerts in 2017 to them having so much demand that no one from the general public can even go to a bts concert anymore, no matter how big the stadium is. Never seen that ever happening, especially in an era where rare are the mainstream artists who are actual superstars.
They started as a small underdog group from an indie company in 2013, then they first got attention in Korea around 2015, built a strong international fandom in 2017 and 2018/2019 they solidified their place as one of the most successful groups in history.
YES PLEASE ALWAYS TURN ON CC TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY ARE SAYING. ALL BTS LYRICS ARE VERY MEANINGFUL. PLEASE REACT TO BTS FAKE LOVE AND BLACK SWAN . I LOVE YOUR HONEST REACTIONS.
First of all, you both are awesome and remind me of people I’m friends with IRL. 💜 I won’t repeat much from other comments but I just want to give my ARMY origin story in brief, as well as some info and recommendations:
I’m turning 35 in 3 weeks and have been a lifelong anti-pop-bullshit music fan. I found BTS when a student showed me their music video for Fake Love with captions on that show the lyrics in English. I was blown away both sonically and lyrically. The lyrics are so poetic. The music is awesome. The video is like a short film. I thought surely someone at their label wrote those lyrics or they bought the song or something, but I was wrong. Their leader and main rapper RM wrote them (the one who burst out of the ambulance in this video). He’s credited for writing almost 200 songs already at only 27 years old. The 2 other rappers are not far behind him. And the rest of BTS are all talented like that, as well. Each of the 7 have solo songs and self produced mixtapes or singles that they release for free on Soundcloud. It’s 7 men so talented they can stand alone as soloists and not just as a group.
Before BTS, I listened to basically no contemporary pop as I believed it all to be manufactured and devoid of much artistic merit or autonomy. That really hasn’t changed because BTS is not that. They are authentic. Also yes they are now huge, but their amazing production has been there since their inception when they were underdogs at a tiny new label. They are not a product of the industry. They are a DISRUPTOR of the industry. If the industry is cable, they are Netflix. They are changing the game and not playing by the rules. No payola, no bundles, no tricks. Just hard work, authenticity, artistry, etc. They openly protest nonsense in the industry in their music and when they speak. They began by making protest music about societal issues, despite not yet having any clout. They write songs applying Carl Jung’s psychological framework to their personal experience. They make songs inspired by literature. They are introspective, brave, humble activists both in their music and their lives.
A few recommendations to see their variety because they have the most diverse discography I’ve ever seen:
-Fake Love
-On: Kinetic Manifesto Film (in the song, the marching band playing is the UCLA marching band; the other dancers in the video are The Lab from LA; the girl featured at the beginning choreographed their moves)
-Singularity (a solo written by RM and performed by V)
-Daechwita a solo from Yoongi’s second mixtape. In BTS he is known as Suga, and as a soloist he goes by Agust D. He composed the music, produced it, wrote the lyrics, plays the synth in the track and thought of the MV plot.
All of these have great music videos with captions in English. I also highly recommend watching the track Dionysus performed live. There is no MV. These talented men sing LIVE while doing the most difficult and complex choreography you can find today. It’s nuts. I’ve seen them live and still can’t believe they really do that. I also recommend watching the live performance of Black Swan from The Tonight Show. There are captions available in English.
Thank you again and welcome to the rabbit hole 💜
@@jacque1in absolutely! I also believe that’s exactly what BTS is an acronym for, too 😉
Love hearing Army's origin story! Thank you for sharing plus your whole comment should be seen by BTS First timers! well witten BTS summary! 💜
@@MissHThreeO thank you! 💜
Well said!!
@@jacque1in love that acronym
bts originally is a hip-hop group. they debuted with hip-hop genre. as they evolved with years, they eventually varied their music discographies as well. just named it, they almost covered all genre. thats why army (bts fanbase) always emphasized that bts themselves is the genre. the infused their attitude, flows, voices to the genre and make their own sounds. thats really cool. no one can easily duplicate what bts has done.
BTS does a lot of genres. I think you would like the rock version of Fake Love. If you want to see another high energy one ON Kinetic Manifesto although the MV is also stunning story. Great rap songs like the Cyphers parts 1 to 4, with amazing wordplay Ddaeng (but to truly appreciate you need the explanation video), Outro Tear for intense feeling especially the live Wembly performance, ballads like The Truth Untold, more EDM music like Save Me, a more Mexican vibe like Airplane Pt 2, also more feel good funky songs like Dynamite and Butter, neo soul like Singularity, or jazzy like House of Cards. You name the genre and they probably have done it. Live they are even better.
MORE PLEEEASEEEEE MORE BTS REACTION PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE
This is Bts the biggest group in the world, the have 6 nr 1 songs at billboard 100 and 5 nr 1 Albums at Billboard 200 the also have won Billboard Top Social Award 5 years in a row. Bts biggest American Award is Artist Off The Year at Ama the also won Best Group and Best pop Song Butter. Bts is going to performed in Las Vegas in April this year but is allready sold out, Last year in Nov the had 4 sold out concert in L.A at Sofi Stadium. Bts do all genres off music and have collab whid many artist from America, Charlie Puth, nicki Minaj Designer, Lil Nas X, Chainsmokers, Halsey, Steve Aoki, Wale,
lolol cheers to that patreon giving them bts though, let's go with Dimple next xd
Love Chel vibing to the beat but please turn on the captions since the lyrics are the most important part of their music. All the seven members help in the writing, producing of their songs and mv’s. Thank you for the great reaction.
As someone who has been listening to metal and rock music, I love BTS. A lot of Metal fans like K-pop that I've noticed. Yes, you'll see their pop songs but not all their songs are pop, they cover so many styles.
I suggest Fake Love next
There are 7 members and there are Introduction videos so you can get to know the group and members more. Yes, we will watch the long videos, we don't mind.
So... as Army i´m always trying to introduce BTS to my friends, and because they have such a diverse catalog as far a music genres go, I always start with different songs depending on what my friend´s music preference is. So if you are into metal I really think that "Dionysus" is your gateway into the BTS world, (specially if you react to the MAMA 2019 live version, it´s truly one of their most impressive live performances)
y’all are metalheads so y’all can appreciate message and sounds haha
i recommend Fake Love and Black Swan by them
especially Black Swan it’s such a masterpiece.
i also recommend The Rose, Day6 and Dreamcatcher for more band rock like music.
you’ll love Dreamcatcher ik that
Thanks for reacting to BTS. Would really be interested to see more reactions to their music.
BTS does every type of music from hard rap to soft and touching. They started as hip hop.
I would recommend: Louder than Bombs, ON: Kinetic Manifesto Film, Black Swan & Black Swan Art Film (string quartet version of Black Swan with a hauntingly beautiful music video filmed by a Slovenian dance company), Fake Love and perhaps some of the solo work from SUGA/Agust D (Daechwita, Shadow (there is an MV but do check out the full-length version on the album, Strange fr RM from BTS). But you're going to want to turn on the subtitles, as other have mentioned.
also Fire and Dope good choices, huh
Good reaction!!! BTS is the whole package so subtitles are a must they always have a message. Danger and Not Today are harder beats. Black Swan is one of the most beautiful mv.Another flexin song is Dope. Idol is a fun mv. BTS are their own genre. Hope you enjoy going down the rabbit hole of BTS. #BTSARMY
read their history and welcome to the rabbit whole watch out for fan fiction its addictive
Yay!!! 💜 the reaction!!!
Watching both your guys eyebrows raise at the beginning made me so happy xD