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Y’all would definitely love the BTS Tiny Desk Concert from 2020. They do one of their full English tracks called Dynamite, and then they do the Korean tracks called “Save Me” and “Spring Day”. Thank you for supporting BTS!
I have met many J Hope fan guys in concerts and other places. He just gets you suddenly as somehow you don’t focus on him first. Proud Hobi biased person 💜
@@alex.is.here.kpop is different from korean popular music/korean pop though, the kpop industry has specific factors that distinguish it from the rest of the field.
Konglish (the mix of English and Korean) is typical in KPop and S Korean music in general. BTS does also have a main songwriter member (RM) who is fully fluent in English and that helps a great deal. He is one of the rappers and is the one seated at the far left at the start of this video. He is a genius (literally, 148 IQ) songwriter who writes lyric poetry inspired by philosophy, psychology, history, literature, visual arts and other things.
Also, in terms of language - Japan is a huge market for S Korean music. It’s the second biggest global music market after the US. So BTS all speak Japanese as well and put out Japanese albums with Japanese versions of their songs and at least two original Japanese songs on each of those albums as well. I highly recommend those Japanese singles, they are vocal gold! BTS has only done three all English songs (Dynamite, Butter and Permission To Dance.) All were pandemic releases designed to be mental health pick-me-ups for the world and done in English (and including sign language in PTD) to reach and help the most people. But most of their songs have layered multilingual word play. BTS has a self imposed mission to bring love and healing to the world with their music. They really are something different. You will see. Every album is a concept album (of their 20 group albums and 10 solo members albums) with tracks in a storytelling order. Some albums are in sets of 2 or 3 on a theme. Many songs are also written directly to or about ARMY. Many have layered and multiple meanings.
I think in general, it's common for some languages and especially countries with mostly bilingual people to switch between languages frequently, more so if English is prominent in that region
"we've opened pandora's box" - you know... there is this song called "pandora's box", and in fact an entire album centred around that story, just in case 😉😉😉 (one of the solo projects of j-hope, first released one year ago, just received a new release a couple weeks ago, this time including some live performances from when he was a headliner at Chicaco Lollapalooza 2022)
I'm a 68 yr old BTS fan. More BTS please! What makes them so special is that not only do they sing great, but they dance like pros as well as writing and producing a lot of their music.
Hi, Throga - Vocal Gym,, one of the members named Kim Taehyung, aka V, has released his album which focuses mainly on R&B. Please react to his songs Love Me Again, For Us, Blue and Singularity. He is a baritone and has a very wide vocal range.
Love how both of you can capture the notes the first time you hear them. The 3 rappers also wrote and produced most of their songs throughout BTS' 10year career. They have between 100-200 writing/producing credits to their names each.
It’s nice to hear talented musicians appreciating BTS’s musicality. Funny you said that about the rapping… hip hop rap and r&b were never my thing, until BTS. Now my “biased” member is one of the rappers, Suga who is responsible for much of the production you were admiring. BTS is really a whole journey, and makes even people who aren’t music geeks (like me) get into into it and look into it and start wanting to understand it. These guys are amazing, thank you for your honest and genuine reactions. We LOVE it💜
I'm 52. I never thought I'd smile as much as I have in my life until these 7 men got me hooked. ARMY is powerful. We are Passionate about them. Have fun going down this rabbit hole. Be honest. I have too many songs that I love
The whole reason I got into them is because I watched one music video and then one stage performance of that same song and realized my face actually hurt from grinning 20 mins without stopping. And they haven’t stopped making me feel like that in 8 years. Just good guys with a whole bunch of stage presence, talent and genuine interest in making people’s lives better through music.
@@fuhuaIKR?!? To be fair, I don’t think he can believe it either 😂 I loved his live thanking all the fans. He can be older but he’s still our adorable 🐰!
Yes their hand offs are so smooth, they are incredibly well rehearsed and have a known reputation for being consumate professionals when it comes to their performances. I'm so glad to hear you already appreciating the "melody" of their raps! One of the things that drew me to their music was how much diversity they have in the delivery of their flow and rap technique. It's not the same triplet monotone flows you hear from many other popular rappers. It's so colorful and yes, almost melodic! When it comes to suga's turn, people might vote in "daechwita" and I think you'd be so amazed at how an entire song can be in one single chord but he keeps you enraptured with his varying rap throughout the whole song! Anyhow, loved hearing your expertise and glad to see you smiling and enjoying it. Will definitely tune in for your next breakdown! Please don't be afraid to get geeky or technical about anything you notice and replaying multiple parts. We love that sort of thing!
Your video also made me smile for 20 minutes straight : ) If You were to react to a BTS guide (by Taylor), we would definitely watch your video for a full hour with continuous smiles. Of course, we assure you that those of you watching the guide video would also laugh, smile, tear up, and be thoroughly inspired and entertained for the entire hour. However, If you want to listen to their songs a little more first, I recommend "Black Swan," "Fake Love," and "On (Kinetic Manifesto Film)."
The last song was written for the fans, as actually about 80% of their music is. The relationship between BTS and ARMY is unusually close, BTS is always trying to interact with their fans and keep engaging with them through interactive Vlogs and fan meetings and also during concerts. They have discussed mental health, the importance of self love and acceptance and being kind to others, no matter the differences. It is an impressive thing to witness and be a part of. Borahae!
If you guys are also interested in the live band behind BTS, then maybe the Tiny Desk concert from NPR is a good choice for next ? Of course the Taylor Guide to learn about the members and how BTS started is always a given... it's long, but Army don't mind.. however many times we watch it ... also it's common to react to it uncut... there isn't usually a problem with having to edit... 💜
15:13 Omg! Glad to someone like my brother have the same reaction to this room live! My brother was like "Ohh what's his name.I like his tone of voice" So nice to see someone appreciating J-hope💜
It is common in kpop and many other countries as well to mix in English lyrics to bring in International fans; sometimes other languages such as Spanish are used. Many times groups release songs in multiple languages such as Japanese Chinese and English. 💜
Right but BTS, particularly RM, have talked many times about how English words and Spanish words are mixed in specifically because they may sound better or better express what they are trying to say. They take their lyrics very seriously, as well as the auditory effects they want to convey, and are not just throwing in English or Spanish to draw in more fans.
Yes!! That’s what I was looking for someone to say. It’s not so much to bring in international fans, as it is to make the song work the best way possible. For flow, for understanding, and lyrical beauty! They are masters!
This is a medley of 1 b-side per year from 2013-2021. BTS’ music never misses. Their beats, melodies, hooks, bridges - everything is just chef’s kiss. Festa is the 2 week period starting around June 1 until the anniversary of their debut on June 13. BTS releases content for fans for free almost daily during this period. It used to end with a Muster, which is a concert. Covid made that impossible for a few years. Now some members are completing their mandatory military service, so they are focusing on solo work.
Can’t wait for your next reactions. 58 year old army here- I don’t normally listen to rap, but I love BTS rap styles - they each deliver something different to their overall phenomenal performance
I am 70 year old army! BBTS Army range from babies to in their 80's. BTS is amazing in every aspect. Their songs dance the way they care about people and each other. What they stand for. They have also spoken at the United Nations and they and met with President Biden at the white House. Check out what they stand for. Dreamers by Jungkook and Filter by Jimin also I Love BTS stage mix (Magic Shop).
They make you smile, five minutes later they make you cry, then minutes later you're dancing around to a bop. BTS has the best concerts I've ever seen. I'm 60+ from Texas and have been to countless concerts all my life. BTS makes you feel.
It’s normal to stay smiling when watching and listening to BTS. Glad you understand why we are so fond of our guys. With part allocations, the band actually write a lot of their own material and record the parts and the band, with help from a trusted producer, will decide on which part works best and that ends up on the final track.
Bts tiny desk concert ! And individual Rm - closer, wildflower Jin - astronaut Jhope - on the street, arson Suga- daechwita, amygdala Jimin- serendipity, set me free pt 2 V- love me again, rainy days Jk- seven, my time
So fun to watch you two get turned on to BTS. I was born 1960 and raised on the greats: Beatles, Who, Stones, Queen, Pink Floyd... Discovering BTS was a musical re-birth for me. Learned to love rap for the first time. Please do yourselves a favor and pay attention to their lyrics. RM, SUGA and J-hope are masterful poets, lyricist and rhymers (in both English and Korean.). Keep watching and listening to ARMY - we will take you on a magical tour.
It's the magic of BTS makes you smile for no reason, they fill you with happiness. They compose, write and produce. They are really talented. I'm sorry to inform you that once you enjoy one of their songs, there's no going back, you become ARMY, so welcome to Fandom haha.😅 There are countless things to discover about them there is so much material to analyze, they need a lot of free time. Thank you for listening 💜
The magic of BTS music, it makes us smile, laugh, cry, reflect. Really enjoyed your reactions and and thoughts on their music. They have over 300 songs now; group, solos, free songs. Many of their B-side songs are gems. I have too many favourites so will leave it to the rest of ARMY in the comments to give you suggestions. Thank you for taking time to react :)
Its very commom for Armys to state that we each found BTS at a time we wre meant to. BTS is not a fad, cult, or a temporary like for us. It is a life, it is an energy, and a true love. They taught us something that was needed. For me, it was to remind myself of self-love. Im a 56 year old Army for the past 6 going on 7 years. Ive never left them since and the Army support is beyond huge. Thank 6ou for your reactions, please continue into their music of different genres.
Thank you guys for such a great reaction and for giving our boys a chance. Each one of the members are unique in their own way and have their own style but together they form this awesome group V the one in the green shirt loves R&B and jazz. You should check out some of his solo work singularity, stigma live, is one where you can see his different range because he is the baritone of the group. There are so many different genres that they sing so I think you’ll find something that you truly like. They all live together up to two years ago, where they all got their own places. So that’s why they have the fluidity as you say when they sing. They know each other very well. There are too many songs that I like to give you a recommendation, but whatever it is that you watch, I will watch. Thanks again guys! If you like the vocal line, check out the truth untold 0 o’clock and house of cards. If you’d like to rap line, check out the cyphers. They have three full songs in English only the rest are a mix of Korean and English and they also have songs in Japanese!
Most of BTS' songs are Korean with a mix of English. However, they also have Japanese songs (Film Out, or Your Eyes Tell, LIVE version with subtitles is best). Also, they made 3 all-English songs during the pandemic as feel-good songs. They are Dynamite, Butter, and Permission to Dance. Right now, since mid-2022, they are doing solo activities as they either have enlisted or are enlisting in mandatory military and are expected to re-group in late 2025/2026 timeframe. If you want to do solo works, try these recent ones: RM: WIldflower (there is an MV). He also performed solo for Tiny Desk Concerts performing some of his solo works. His whole album "Indigo" is a masterpiece. He is the leader of BTS (though not the oldest) and has a birthday September 12th (he'll be 29), and also the Main Rapper. J-Hope "More" or "Arson" - He headlined at Lollapalooza in Chicago in 2022 as solo artist (Dance Leader, Rapper, and Vocalist). He was the 2nd to enlist, in April 2023. Jin: "The Astronaut" - collab with Coldplay, there is an MV and he also performed it Live in Argentina with ColdPlay. Jin was the first to enlist in Dec 2022. (Vocalist) Jimin: Recent works are "Set Me Free Pt 2" and "Like Crazy". He is a Main Dancer (contemporary) and Vocalist. I think you already did Set Me Free Suga: Recent Album is D-Day. There are MV's for Haegeum and Amygdala. Those 2 songs are tied to an earlier song/MV called Daechwita. Suga/aka Agust D recently finished a 28+3 solo concert tour worldwide. He is a Rapper and Producer primarily. Suga (real name Min Yoongi) is expected to enlist 3rd - he announced immediately following his last concert in early August. Jung Kook: Released his single solo song called "SEVEN" featuring Latto - it's all in English. There is an MV, and a Performce Video which features the "explicit" version. Written and produced in the US by Andrew Watt, Cirkut (sp), and another 2 people. An earlier solo while in BTS is Euphoria (Live, while flying through the air) or Still With You (the latter one he wrote). He is expected to release another single and a mini-album by sometime in November this year. Also, he is the youngest and just turned 26 on September 1st. He has been BTS' "Main Vocalist" and a Lead Dancer since the age of 15 (international age). That basically means he sings most of the vocal guides for the others to learn their parts from. If you want to learn more about that Ida S channel has a video called Jung Kook as the Main Vocalist of BTS (2023 update). Oh, he also sang the song Dreamers at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony. There is also an MV for that. V (real name Kim Taeyhung) and often called Tae: Just released 2 solo songs "Love Me Again" and "Rainy Days" which both have MV's. He's the jazz lover in the group and has more of a baritone voice, but has crazy high range too. His mini album of 6 songs is coming out on September 8th. I hesitate to put each person's specialties, because at this point, they all dance (but 3 or so better than the others), they all can rap (watch Ddaeng, performed by Vocal Line, with rappers there also that normally perform it), they all can sing, they all write, compose, and produce songs (some more and better than others). The rap line (RM, Suga, J-Hope) have done most of the writing and composing, along with in-house staff that also produce, but more recently the others started doing all those things too. They continue to learn and improve themselves to this day. I suggest watching Outro: Tear live performance with subtitles (the one that is green lights on stage and black outfits) - rap line only. Also, for Vocal Line only, I suggest a) House of Cards - live with subtitles, and/or b) The Truth Untold (also live with subtitles). For songs by the entire group - to get your feet wetter: 1) Black Swan 2) ON Kinetic Manifesto Film 3) Mic Drop (Steve Aoki Remix) 4) Fake Love 5) Idol 6) Black Swan All of this is just the tip of the iceberg, or the top of the well - however you want to see it. lol I'm in the US and an older citizen in my 60's. I found BTS in May 2021, became full-fledged ARMY soon after. There is so much positive to be said about these 7 young men from South Korea; my respect and adoration for them is Huge! Hope you'll continue to enjoy them. Last, I can't help with what is standard in K-Pop because I really don't watch or listen to any of the other groups. I have heard that most, though not all, do Not write their own music. If that is the case, BTS is definitely different than the rest. They are incredible!
This was a great reaction!!!! I love that you're not that type of reactors that just listens to the music, say that's cool and that's it. I really like listening to input from people who know what they're talking about. And let me tell you, as a 37 year old BTS army and a long time rock fan, you're about to inmmers yourselves into the most interesting rabbit hole I've seen since forever. BTS is not only fun to watch and listen to, but they're extremely talented and their artistic concepts can be super relevant and deep. I'm not exaggerating when I say they changed my life forever in the best way possible. Their lyrics (which almost all of the time they write themselves) are something to pay attention to. They are true artists, not just a boy band like the ones we're used to in the west. Welcome to this amazing rabbit hole, you won't regret it.
“I am not a rap guy but I am melodically entertained” Annnnnnnd subscribed. 💜💜 Thank you for such a wobderful reaction! I love watching musicians react to BTS. Looking forward to more!
BTS members write, compose, and produce most of their songs from their beginnings. They collaborate with in-house and outside writers, composers and producers. While RM and Suga have written/produced the most songs, all seven members have done so as well. Their lyrics are often deep and profound, touching on subjects like mental health, social issues, self awareness and acceptance, the many colors of love, hope and pain…. All of it. There are videos on TH-cam that cover their journey and explain who each member is and how they work together as a team. Be prepared to be amazed. Sorry to all the talented western singers out there, but few have the foresight, dedication, passion, talent, and tenacity of these seven guys and their label. This is why they surpass typical K-Pop.
Please keep in mind that BTS went far beyond the constraints of “K-Pop”. I would equate them more as an indie group rather than the stereotypical factory-made idols.
Yeah the fact they wrote 90 percents of the lyrics and suga contribute beats and the fact he produced so many songs for other artists in korea and in the west too
BTS make their own music that’s why they could perform it smoothly and perfectly. Aside from hours of practice, they also write the lyrics and compose the melodies that’s why they know how to express the song that captivates and pulls their audience. When they record a song, each vocalist sang the same verse to better determine which part suit each one of them. The rappers usually write their own verse or one of them write the whole song and the other rapper just rap their part. JK the youngest, the one with purple hair is the youngest and the center and main vocal of the group. Jin the other vocalist is the oldest. V the one wearing green shirt with the green mic is the second youngest and has the soulful baritone voice but could still hit the highest of notes. While Jimin with the blond hair and green vest, the one with the solo song you reacted to is the third youngest and has the highest vocal range.
Please make it 8 weeks and start by a documentary introduction to BTS " The bangtan 7 by Tylor Mari" IT'S A MUST TRUST ME , it's going to blow your mind and give you a much wider idea about what you going into .. I know army will agree with me on this 💜 and you nice keep going
Thanks for exploring BTS more with the Festa. I apologise in advance for this comment - it's LoooooNG! So I hope you don't mind! Festa is an annual party gifted to ARMYs to celebrate the anniversary of BTS' debut: it is usually about a week long with various different events. Smiling for an unusual period of time is basically the BTS effect - your face will be sore! And, indeed BTS do so many different genres so well that there is something for everyone. If you, as a non-rap duo, enjoyed Ugh, you'll enjoy everything! ARMY was named in July 2013 shortly after BTS debuted - it is an acronym standing for Adorable Representative MC for youth (which I hate a bit). It was chosen deliberately to resonate with BTS Korean name 'Bangtan Seonyeondan' - which means Bulletproof Boyscouts, and to reflect the BTS philosophy and purpose. BTS wish to stand in support of Korean young people on whom demands, expectation and criticism rain down like bullets, and to support their beliefs and values in the face of much lack of understanding and denigration from others. This was their philosophy from before debut, and everything they have done since is rooted in this mindset. RM once suggested an alternative interpretation for the name ... A-reum-da-woon Mi-seong), or “Beautiful Voice/s”. Now THAT, I do like. Some comments you made ... “Has Kpop always mixed English lines with Korean?” I'm not certain but I think that in Kpop BTS was the first group to use English lines with Korean as much. Now it's common - in fact probably everyone does it. “Interesting layering and unpredictable use of chords/harmonies - every song has an interesting chord progression” … I'm 68 and now pretty deaf - in fact I suspect that perhaps I have had slight deafness all my life. But it means that I now also realise that many characteristics of music are lost to me, and thus I can't get a lot of the harmony/sophistication of BTS' work. It's interesting for me, then, when people are able to unpick it without going so far as to absolutely lose me. You got it about right here. Thank You. Thankfully, BTS is so multi-talented that they genuinely have something for everyone: for me, I love that people can celebrate the musicality and production values, but the lyricism and dance creativity are very important. “Keeping every band member happy” - actually BTS don't, they do what is best for the music, and there is no ego. Sometimes solo stans (people who really/mainly like one member) might get upset when they think their favourite has been left out either from singing or choreo - but actually the member doesn't care. They are dedicated to making the best music and performance, without prejudice. One relatively recent song, On, has very difficult choreography: so difficult that one member who is diffident about his dance skills, arranged to start learning the routine a week before the others. There is one point in the routine where a dance break involves two sets of three, omitting Jin: Some stans complained about unfairness. I just think, OK, that's probably just respectful to Jin who is actually breaking his back to do a great performance and was perhaps even glad of the (very brief) break. No criticism from BTS for Jin at any point, just honest understanding and appreciation, and serving the performance. “Hooks all over this, melodies all over the place”: yep. That's BTS all over the shop! To be honest I am surprised when people even notice, because it's … just like breathing. “Well rehearsed” - yes, they are. They have been working (and living) together for between 10 and 13 years (depending on when each joined as trainees), and they are known for their hard work. They train and practice for up to 10 hours (or more) a day - well, perhaps more for new material. Since they also sing and dance live, they sing while running or wear oxygen reduction masks when training. They do have an uncanny sense of their space and stage - and incredible stage-craft. I think you would love to watch their live performances - really NOT like rock, and perhaps a lot in common with musical theatre. On Kpop (which is not so much a genre but an industry) - “Suga, asked about whether Kpop would be an accurate definition of BTS' genre, said ‘I’m a little bit wary of that but I think rather than approach Kpop as a genre, a better approach would be “integrated content”.’ … ‘Kpop includes not just the music, but the clothes, the makeup, the choreography…all these elements I think sort of amalgamate together in a visual and auditory content package, that I think sets it apart from other music or maybe other genres so again, as I said, rather than approach Kpop as it’s own genre I think approaching it as this integration of different content would be better.’ Metro 28 10 2919” Ugh is a rap song written by the rappers, and (like most of their work) is pretty deep, including references that non-Koreans will miss - DKDKTV's 'Ugh explained by a Korean' video is well worth a visit. Several other songs benefit from such fan-made explanation videos and they are all well worth watching! Some songs appear happy little mindless 70's reminiscent bops - they're not. But they are still fun! “Not a Rap Guy” - BTS rap is not like American rap - it is always thought provoking and deep, addresses significant issues (not just sex, conspicuous consumption, and aggression) and leaves a positive note. BTS' humour and fun is shown here, but it's not always easy to catch details - but I love how they love to perform! They get sad when they can't do so. I think you'd love some of their live performances. I mean, THIS is live, but there is no audience and the audience seems to triples the energy! I'm not going to suggest songs/tracks to listen to for you - many others will give you plenty! I AM going to repeat a suggestion from another ARMY. I tend to suggest people spend some time listening to the music first, but I feel it's time for you to watch Taylor Mari's Guide to BTS Members - the Bangtan Seven. It will tell you very briefly some of the history and achievements, the range of their musical style, and introduce each member and their individual achievements. th-cam.com/video/huV_yIdxZPY/w-d-xo.html
As a newer fan I would like to agree with all of the recommendations here. I have a music background so what you are discovering with the complexities and the jazz influences are things you will find in a lot of their music - particularly the music written by them and their team, less so with songs written by western songwriters. You do need to watch them sing and dance live. Their breath control and vocal stability while doing crazy intense choreography is amazing.
Thank you hun, you saved many of us from having to say it😂seeing as they are in the business of music and didn't know about kpop, it's a Great idea for them to watch Taylor's guide. But warn them, we know it by heart so don't skip,,speed up play time or say it's copyrighted to keep out some songs. That's all a lie that other reactors have used a few times. Especially if they think they can put it on patreon to charge for it!!! We know almost every MV and video they have out😂🤣🤪 Anywho, take it slow and don't miss any information in the video please.🫰💜💜❤️💜
Your comment about BTS not actually doing things to keep every member happy was spot on, that's what I came to comment too! But you worded it perfectly. People tend to not realise until they get a deeper dive into BTS that they themselves do everything for the music because none of them have an Ego surrounding their music creation with eachother. It is such a fresh breath of air in music. Even when they all come up with parts for a song but only one members gets chosen because it's better for the song, they just show it to us separately and love the main song as is. It's so wholesome and driven by their love of art, music, and performance.
I do disagree about it not being like Rock though. As someone who came from Rock and Metal, Rock and metal are in huge parts, about theatrics, stage presence, as well as an outpuring of energy. I have said for ages That BTS really are Rock stars in their own right. Run BTS, Outro: Tear, Fake love... J-Hope at Lollapalooza! Yoongi's Agust D D-Day tour! Etc etc.. there are so many performances that bleed the essence of rock even if the song isn't entirely classified as such. So many times I have finished watching a performance and said "They are such f**king Rock stars" or "Damn, that was so f**king metal" It's in part because they are such genre benders 💜
I had never been a fan of rap before I was introduced to Kpop by my daughter back in 2016. The Korean style of melodic rap is a whole different story. I absolutely love it!
Thank you for your thoughtful reaction! You’ve just scratched the surface. There’s a reason BTS is the biggest band in the world! Wait until you see them dance while singing live. There’s no comparison.
I can honestly say that falling down the BTS rabbit hole is the best thing that happened to me. The chemistry between these guys is out of this world! I suffered a stroke in 2020 and BTS helped me get through some pretty dark times. I love them!
Btw, all these songs are their B side songs. I really enjoyed your reaction to the 2021 Festa. Festa and or Muster is something they do every year on the anniversary of their debut. It’s a gift to the army. I’m sure many have commented that BTS members are either serving their mandatory military duties or planning to enlist by the end of this year. All members will be finished by June , 2025 and plan to come back as BTS. All of the members are involved in the process of making music. They write, compose and produce. The distribution of the lyrics are mostly decided among themselves, even sacrificing some of their part to another member whose voice may fit better. There are no ego trips with the members and we armies support all 7 members. We don’t compare any members. There is a term in K-pop “bias” and when you connect with a certain member more than others that person becomes your bias. I look forward to your next reaction to BTS.
YES! I never listened to rap until I heard BTS - now it is a huge part of my daily listening. I came from a metal background and for me to fall into Kpop was weird but this group is so unique and so entertaining that it really is ME. They found me, I found them. and now you see why they are so huge and why they are special and why we Armys go extra for them. Their lyrics, their humbleness, their brotherhood - saved us. Great reaction! Looking forward to your BTS journey. 💜
I’ve watched Festa Room Live probably a hundred times and it never fails to make me smile, and I think I only love it more each time. It’s their voices, their vibes, their interactions, just the whole thing…it’s a complete happy pill ❤
Thanks for being open to something new! 💜 Your analysis and reaction style was fun and engaging. You were spot-on about the jazz elements; their live band members at this time called Ghost Band were/are involved in the jazz scene and the band leader, stage name DocSkim, is a Korean American jazz artist and producer. He has worked on some of BTS' most loved songs. In fact, DocSkim was getting so burnt out by the music industry around the pandemic that he considered retiring... until BTS' leader, RM, asked DocSkim to help him produce the lead single for his solo album. That song renewed DocSkim's passion for his craft. The song is called "Wildflower" by RM. I recommend it! Especially considering RM is part of the rapline but chose to sing and rap-sing during that song expressing his vulnerability. He also features a female Korean rock artist on the track.
Loved the reaction! It's always great to see people respectfully listen to them and your comments about the musical theory side of it were very interesting! I don't know much about that so it's always nice to hear what people who do think of their music About the Korean-English question: it's very common when it comes to songs in other languages to have English words or phrases either because they sound better or express the lyrics better. BTS usually sprinkles English words in all their songs and they have only three songs that are fully in English (Dynamite, Butter, and Permission to Dance), and quite a few songs in Japanese too Rap in almost every song is sort of a Kpop thing as far as I'm aware (I've only listened to BTS since I discovered them in 2016 but the other Kpop songs I've heard once in a while seem to always have rap, I could be wrong thou), but you should know they also have songs with only the vocalists (vocal line) and only the rappers (rap line) I'd love to see what you think of Black Swan (it sounds very classical), Dionysus (it's rock mixed with EDM if I'm not mistaken), Fake Love (although they have a rock version, the original isn't and I'd recommend watching that first), Blood Sweat and Tears (this is a big favourite for me and I honestly just want to know what you'd think), and ON Kinetic Manifesto I'd recommend you watch A Guide to BTS Members by Taylor if you wanna know more about them and maybe have some extra context. Thou it's quite a long video, we ARMYs love long reactions! Feel free to pause anytime since there's a lot of information to absorb Sorry for the long comment! Edit: I forgot to mention but Kpop is more like an industry as a whole rather than a specific genre, like if you were to react to actual Korean Pop Also, please remember to turn on captions when reacting to anything else that doesn't automatically have captions on screen. It seems very obvious but you'd be surprised at how many reactors never turn the captions on and just end up confused when the MVs don't show what the song is about in a straightforward way! Meaningful lyrics are a big part of why BTS' songs are so well liked Also, I'm guessing you want to react to their solo work to better analyze each of their voices? It's not a bad idea for sure but I do recommend you listen to their songs that involve all the members. I've found that whenever people think of BTS as a boyband they expect them to have only one main member and the rest to be like fillers or something. I don't quite understand why but I'm not familiar with the concept of boybands to begin with, so maybe that's why
That guy with the purple hair that you're referring to is no other than the golden maknae (youngest) Jeon Jungkook, our birthday boy, who sang the theme song of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
thanks for your reaction and breaking down the tones and notes~ glad you guys enjoyed this medley, it’s one of my favorite live performances of BTS. there’s just something about their music that really transcends and makes you feel a lot of emotions, and in this case, it’s kept you guys smiling for at least 10min 😆 that’s an amazing thing~^^ BTS do have a big discography and a wide range of genres they’ve done. there’s a lot and i can’t really suggest any one music video for you guys to watch. i’ll just say watch them all~😂 if you guys are interested in checking out their live performances, i’d suggest their MMA or MAMA performances. oh and their grammy performances too. they also did a few covers, like Coldplay’s Fix You.
BTS are my favorite group in my life time. I am 62. I love 90s music! They had fun with this! Btw...they are not just talented as a group, each one have their individual projects/music. They have over 300 + songs...and dozens if genres. They are unique! They have variety shows that make you laugh til you cry. You get to know each of their amazing and fun personalities. They are ambassadors for multiple fashion designers. They have been to the White House as speakers. So involved in so many things it unbelievable. They are genuine and down to earth.
I was never into rap until BTS. I went to Suga's solo concert in Chicago and it was amazing!!!! Not only can he rap, but Suga can also sing. It's a good idea to check out the lyrical videos first so you understand what the song is about. Then do the music videos, dance practice, and a live performance. Their band is amazing live.
Hello from Silver army here 👵🏼 at 79 yrs. ....if you liked this then you will definitely love "Tiny Desk" with a live band. Loved your reaction , I too smiled watching you react😁 As you said you will be reacting to each individuals solo 👍 and realize afterwards why the whole is so spectacular 💥 and the talents are still growing...they never stop. Thank you for your reaction, hope to see more 💜💜
I feel you when you say that you're not into hip hop but you was enjoying this. I kind of listen to any type of music (rock, pop, musicals,classiacl, jazz,...) but hip hop and rap weren't my thing until I run into BTS last year, their rapping has something that makes me wants to listen more.
Hi guys, at 53 years old I have known BTS for a little more than one year and the trip is extremely pleasant. K-pop does not cover just one genre but many and BTS at the same time explores many more genres than k-pop does not only in Korean but in English and Japanese with the best results. Also, her interpretative, vocal and stage quality is not greater than the quality, depth and commitment of her lyrics. I haven't found a single theme that I don't like from them yet and I'm still looking. I feel like the icing on the cake is that each of the members have a deep affection and gratitude for their fans and never take them for granted. And the affection, respect and admiration between each member plus their love for this life as BTS is what has taken them so far despite always going through criticism, hatred, boycotts, contempt and harassment from the greats at every step. media, other music companies and others. They really have more than paid for the place they occupy in the hearts of millions of followers. Thank you for your reactions and respect for BTS who, as you will discover, for many, is much more than a band of cute boys who sing and dance. Many have literally saved our lives (I am one of them). Thank you. Del from Argentina. (I hope the translator has translated my words correctly.)
Olá! 💜 Como vocês sabem, BTS é composto por 7 membros: 3 rappers (RM, SUGA e j-hope) e 4 vocalistas (Jin, Jimin, V e Jungkook). Os 3 rappers são os principais compositores e também foram os primeiros integrantes do grupo. As raízes do BTS estão no hip-hop! Greetings from Brazil 👋
I literally have watched this performance and ppl react to this performance countless times but I smile ear to ear every single time. Their energy and happiness is just so contagious. Sometimes I pull away from BTS for various reasons, mostly just life stuff, and when I come back, it’s like I never left. I just feel so happy when I watch them be themselves and grow and entertain us. There will never be anything like BTS ever again. A absolute phenomenon truly.
This performance and the group’s dynamic shows what sets them apart from other K-Pop groups out there. Plus they compose most of their songs…and can we talk about the melodic rapping and crazy harmony! Let me also add that they have such hilarious and humble personalities.
Oh you have not only barely touched the variety of styles they do but Army. 😂. This is the perfect start down the BTS rabbit hole. Our beloved 7 dorks of chaos bring us laughter and smiles daily. I’ve never seen people who love and genuinely have such fun making so much meaningful impactful music. This is just a handful of BSides but their secret is all their songs are good catchy with incredible production and hooks. Ready for you to dive deeper! 💜💜💜
Their HUGE discography is literally mind-blowingly varied. Would love to see you check out their Tiny Desk performance from a couple of years ago. It’s phenomenally good and really gives you an idea of their personalities and what each one brings to the table. And don’t get me started on their choreography and dancing skills…. That’s another rabbit hole. If you want to get a taste of that, I recommend the On Kinetic Manifesto video. It’s so good your jaw will be hanging open. 💜
I also love J-Hope’s tone. I really recommend his Lollapalooza performance if you stick around with BTS for a while. I also was never into rap…until BTS 😂 I started out just wanting to understand who this “BTS” was that I kept hearing about and totally fell down the rabbit hole and no longer want to be rescued.
I'll go vote on the poll but I would also like to urge you to sometime check out Jimin's "Lie". The chorus is the definition of unpredictable. I love seeing music majors and musicians react to it.
I will say a lot of people start with the “this is BTS” intro video to kind of get a sense of the guys better. It’s a long video but worth the watch even if you don’t react to it! Something is telling me you’re gonna be into the rap line (Namjoon, yoongi, and j-hope) especially if you liked hobi’s voice that much 😁
Hello guys, very good, beautiful and pleasant reactions to Jimin's Like Crazy, and Room Live, although it goes without saying that it is just a mouth opener, because what comes to them will blow their heads. BTS has over 300 songs, not counting their solo albums, collaborations, and covers. In the beginning they were cut off from broadcasting, which led them to make and upload their own variety show, with various content, with which they would have a lot of fun. Currently 4 of them released solo albums (J-Hope, RM, Jimin and Suga), the next one will be V, and then Jungkook, and leaving the Military Service Jin will release his album. I love that they had fun and liked BTS' work, even more so when they write, compose, produce and participate in the entire process of their work, whether it is just a song, albums, MV, design, photos, etc., along with others. collaborators and their staff. If you have been surprised with so little, I want to see you when you see your concerts, analyze your lyrics, your content and depth, not to mention all the content on your channel. I am a K-Poper mom, and ARMY, 47 years old, and it is unheard of that this group, with the oldest being 30 and the youngest just turning 26, are able to heal so many wounds, and teach us life lessons, with a comment, a song... Hay could say so much... This journey is one of no return, and I will follow every reaction the boys make, thank you very much for giving them a chance on your channel. A thousand love from Chile. (I hope the translator has done his job).💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Hola chicos, muy buenas, bonitas y agradables reacciones de Like Crazy de Jimin, y el Room Live, aunque esta de más decir que es solo un abre bocas, porque lo que se les viene les volara la cabeza. BTS tiene más de 300 canciones, sin contar sus álbumes en solitario, sus colaboraciones y cover. En sus comienzos los cortaban de transmisión, lo que los llevo a hacer y subir su propio programa de variedades, con diverso contenido, con los cuales se divertiran un montón. Actualmente 4 de ellos sacaron álbumes en solitario (J-Hope, RM, Jimin y Suga), el próximo sera V, y después Jungkook, y saliendo del Servicio Militar Jin sacara su álbum. Amo que se hayan divertido y gustado del trabajo de BTS, más cuando ellos escriben, componen, producen y participan de todo el proceso de sus trabajos, ya sean solo una canción, álbumes, MV, diseño, fotos, etc., junto a otros colaboradores y a su staff. Si se han sorprendido con tan poco, ya los quiero ver cuando vean sus conciertos, analicen sus letras, su contenido y profundidad, ni hablar de todo el contenido en su canal. Soy una mamá K-Poper, y ARMY de 47 años, y es inaudito que este grupo con el mayor de 30 y el menor de 26 recién cumplidos, sean capaces de sanar tantas heridas, y nos enseñen lecciones de vida, con un comentario, una canción... Hay podría decir tanto... Este viaje es sin retorno, y seguiré cada reacción que hagan de los chicos, muchas gracias por darles una oportunidad en su canal. Mil cariños desde Chile. (espero el traductor haya hecho su trabajo).💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Thanks for the reaction! I'm a Gen Xer myself, so I know where you're coming from with the 80s love. I was never a huge rap fan before I heard BTS, but as you said yourself, their rap is melodically interesting as well as rhythmically complex. (It also contains a lot of clever, often multilingual, wordplay). They often tackle societal and emotional issues that many artists shy away from, but they also make light, fun, poppy songs (sometimes both at once). BTS's roots are very solidly in hip-hop, but they've run the gamut of genres, including rap, rock, EDM, Latin, funk, pop, trap, jazz, ballads, R&B and even nods to classical contemporary and traditional Korean music. (Arguably, they've even touched on country with "Am I Wrong.") (As their rapper, songwriter, and producer, Suga, said in their Grammy interview, "I think it's less and less meaningful to divide music into genres now. The genre is BTS. That's the genre we want to make and the music that we want. New genre." They've been on the scene for over 10 years now, so their catalog is deep and vast.
I love how knowledgeable you guys are about music. So i know how much fun you'll have discovering BTS. Their musicality will surprise you. Not to mention their personalities.
it is actually common for kpop songs to mix in some english lyrics in between. groups also usually release albums with their songs in their japanese version, and also separate singles in japanese and in english. i think it would be helpful to know too that in bts albums they may be some only vocal unit songs, some rap unit songs and some solo songs (besides the solo work each individiual member has been putting out and some coming up reallly soon!), all of this added to the fact that in kpop you will find variiiiiiiied genres not only pop, so its a fun rabbithole to go down to. your content is really cool and i can't wait to see more of it applied to the group i love!! also cant wait for you to dwelve into de music writing since they work on the production of their own work too! when you mentioned the chord progression in Telepathy it made me reallly happy since that is a Suga's song and it would be cool to know a little more about whats behind it. anyways, looking forward to more videos!
I think it'd be cool if you watch a medley live performance with a live audience. You can feel their energy and a sound with less production or tuning. I'd recommend the Medley live from their Love Yourself: Speak Yourself Tour in Osaka. The songs played were parts of "Dope", "Baepsae (Silver Spoon)", "Fire" and the full song of "Idol" Edit: Since they're in Osaka, their songs were in Japanese version.
I am a 71-year-old retired nurse who is a silver senior army member. My cousin is 74. I actually went to see J-Hope at the Jack-in-the-Box concert at the Lollapalooza in Chicago. My other best friend is 79 and also is an army member all from the US what is from Brazil I am a US citizen of Greek background and my cousin is of course great too. We love everything Korean and my cousin and I adore BTS they bring such joy and their performances are exquisite. There is spectacular. It is a true show. Their talent is incomparable.
Awww it was lovely to see you smile for 10 mins straight! Thank you for reacting to this! BTS has such a wide range of music it would be great if you could listen to the different styles and see what you think. Disco Pop: Dynamite Ballad: The Truth Untold Pop Rock Ballad: Spring Day Hip Hop+ EDM - Mic Drop Poppy K-pop - Idol This is a just a tasting menu of songs. We'll get into the main course in a bit 😂
The rap line is my bias! So cool to hear your comments on techniques. Sounds like ARMY is guiding you in the right direction. I think when you get to the actual guide, see that all seven are so amazingly talented, that'll be a treat for you. Learning the meaning behind the lyrics, especially the rap songs, double meanings, the word play, incredible and they're so young. The group BTS is on hiatus, but because all seven are so amazingly talented, hearing their solo projects, cannot say enough that they are so talented!!!! I've NEVER seen a group with so much talent! Thank you for sharing.
Happy to know tht more and more people who actually know what they are saying appreciate the talent that is in BTS. Thank you. These gents are my daily dose of medicine, I start my day and end my day with BTS songs. It just gives me energy to start my day and wind myself down to relax for the night. IMO, their Japanese singles: Film out and Your eyes tell relly capture what the vocal line can do and oh! do not forget The truth untold and so may other songs. I, too could not relate much when it came to rap music up until I discovered BTS. Their rap heavy songs acrually contain most of the best lyrism out there so it would be good to check out too. My fave live perofrmances: Tiny Desk, Proof Live and the MMA/MAMA award shows.
This was a great choice of starting video. Keep it up and enjoy the trip - you will never regret it. Solo recs: RM - Wildflower Jin - Awake SUGA- a/k/a AgustD - Daechwita J-Hope - Daydream Jimin - you did one, but you need Serendipity V - Love Me Again Jungkook - Still With You
Wow. I’m so impressed you can pick out the melodies and harmonies so quickly and play them on the piano. Skills. And great reaction video, it popped up on my feed and when I saw the number of views I had to check it out. Welcome to the rabbit hole 🐇
They paved the way and created a lot of the trends you see today in kpop. All 7 of them are equally amazing and talented and they each bring something different to the table. I mean I could talk for hours about my love for the boys they truly changed my life
4:58 yes they really go back and forth with english (mostly) for all songs in the lyrics in k-pop, whether it’s the rappers or the vocalists for all kpop groups.
Thank you for your reaction! I love it when you address the melody and harmony as well as vocal production. Since this is kind of a medley MV that you reacted to, it is hard to address the lyrics, but maybe in the future you could also pay attention to the topics and issues they are singing and rapping about. Many of their songs are in Korean and English together. Most of the lyrics are written by RM who is the leader of the group (the first rapper who was sitting on the far left). They do have several songs in English-only such as Butter, Permissiom to dance and Dynamite. You might want to check it up. Looking forward to more reactions by you to our fabulous seven, BTS 💜
I love this!!!! These 7 individuals who we (Army) have fell in love with, watch grow and continue to support all these years are PHENOMENAL!! Having an artist relate to you is one of the best feelings ever because it shows that they are human just like we are! Your reaction made me smile throughout the whole thing and fun fact is that they produce their own music! Kudos to you for jumping down the rabbit hole that is BTS! Our boys (men now) will make you smile more 💜
So pleased that you are reacting to BTS. Discovered your channel today in my recommended. Loved watching your reaction, how easily you picked up on how they have so much fun. They love making music, they all write lyrics, compose and produce. They are artists. I look forward to seeing your analysis of some of their other songs, they always keep it interesting! I know this video is not really about the lyrics but if you check out a full song please do look at how poetic and meaningful the lyrics are, you will be blown away. For instance, the high energy rap song called Ugh is about the emotion of rage, how it is useful but people waste it on meaningless trivia so it burns out when it could be used to make real change. And the song Pied Piper is a "diss" song to their fans , even though they love that their fans want to spend hours watching them, it is important to not let it take over their lives and get their work done first . 🤣
Oh you are travelling a wonderful rabbit hole! I am a 54 year old ARMY, love these 7 talented individuals and one amazing group - I’m looking forward to you exploring more - of course you need to include the dance, its a big part of K-Pop and another reason to adore BTS!
Thanh you for your kind reaction and beware of the rabbit hole!! Hehehehe... this will take you to incredible places!! BTS are great singer, rappers, performers, but also beautiful human beings and that is why we love them so much. The write and produce their music too, so all tell their true story. Keep going!
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lol, smiling 10mins is nothing when you can smile hours, whole days & weeks when you have BTS in your life XD
Yesss ..exactly, absolutely 100% rite 💜💜💜
Just their presence makes life and world beautiful 💜
Ikr!!?? Even when I feel really sad, all I have is BTS to make me smile again🫶🏻💜
I can't go a whole day without BTS. They bring a light we all need.
they are the light at the end of the tunnel for majority of us💜💜
Y’all would definitely love the BTS Tiny Desk Concert from 2020. They do one of their full English tracks called Dynamite, and then they do the Korean tracks called “Save Me” and “Spring Day”. Thank you for supporting BTS!
YESSS
YESSS I LOVE THAT ONE PLSS REACT TO THAT
G DRAGON KING .
Great idea
yes, it is normal to smile for 10 straight minutes....FOR BTS!!
BORAHAE!!
Waves @Mabel!! 💜
Or ten straight years....
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
G DRAGON KING ,,,
Yup - that's a sure sign of all of us when watching anything BTS does - - grinning the whole time!
Finially a guy that can appreciate J-hope's unique rap tone😭🤧
My first thought when he kept smiling at Hobis parts was that he is going to be Jhope bias 😂
I have met many J Hope fan guys in concerts and other places. He just gets you suddenly as somehow you don’t focus on him first. Proud Hobi biased person 💜
@@SK-LI totally became a hobi biased after I went to a bts concert, that man just oozes energy
kpop is not actually a genre its rather a industry . It has all type of music .
you could call it a "progressiv cultural movement".
I like bby gang mag to that theme:
"BTS vs. K-pop" (has a good section of what "K-pop" even is)
Pop means korean popular music, same as American pop, UK pop.. not a genre but inclusive of many popular styles
@@alex.is.here.kpop is different from korean popular music/korean pop though, the kpop industry has specific factors that distinguish it from the rest of the field.
@@ruthfischer7615 I agree
It's an entertainment industry branch and a subculture.
Konglish (the mix of English and Korean) is typical in KPop and S Korean music in general. BTS does also have a main songwriter member (RM) who is fully fluent in English and that helps a great deal. He is one of the rappers and is the one seated at the far left at the start of this video. He is a genius (literally, 148 IQ) songwriter who writes lyric poetry inspired by philosophy, psychology, history, literature, visual arts and other things.
Also, in terms of language - Japan is a huge market for S Korean music. It’s the second biggest global music market after the US. So BTS all speak Japanese as well and put out Japanese albums with Japanese versions of their songs and at least two original Japanese songs on each of those albums as well. I highly recommend those Japanese singles, they are vocal gold!
BTS has only done three all English songs (Dynamite, Butter and Permission To Dance.)
All were pandemic releases designed to be mental health pick-me-ups for the world and done in English (and including sign language in PTD) to reach and help the most people. But most of their songs have layered multilingual word play.
BTS has a self imposed mission to bring love and healing to the world with their music. They really are something different. You will see. Every album is a concept album (of their 20 group albums and 10 solo members albums) with tracks in a storytelling order. Some albums are in sets of 2 or 3 on a theme. Many songs are also written directly to or about ARMY. Many have layered and multiple meanings.
I think in general, it's common for some languages and especially countries with mostly bilingual people to switch between languages frequently, more so if English is prominent in that region
wow I’m always so impressed by people who can pick up on multiple note chords so quickly!! you guys are awesome and really know your stuff
"we've opened pandora's box" - you know... there is this song called "pandora's box", and in fact an entire album centred around that story, just in case 😉😉😉
(one of the solo projects of j-hope, first released one year ago, just received a new release a couple weeks ago, this time including some live performances from when he was a headliner at Chicaco Lollapalooza 2022)
Yessss! I was about to say 😁 💜🫰
yes please!!!
I was gonna say the same thing when he mentioned Pandora's box!💜😂
@@huntressmma1822 it was such a perfect opportunity 😂
Yessss pleaseee!!!!!
I'm a 68 yr old BTS fan. More BTS please! What makes them so special is that not only do they sing great, but they dance like pros as well as writing and producing a lot of their music.
Hi, Throga - Vocal Gym,, one of the members named Kim Taehyung, aka V, has released his album which focuses mainly on R&B. Please react to his songs Love Me Again, For Us, Blue and Singularity. He is a baritone and has a very wide vocal range.
I'm 71 years old. I been an army for over 3 years. I love all their music. I loved your analysis. I hope you get to love them too.
Aquí otra de 71, ARMY desde 2018 que los conocí.
So great 🎉
@@mariaperez-ht7leso great 🎉 Greetings from Tricity in Poland
Love how both of you can capture the notes the first time you hear them. The 3 rappers also wrote and produced most of their songs throughout BTS' 10year career. They have between 100-200 writing/producing credits to their names each.
RM has more than 200 now.
@marinal. Yep I believe he's at 217 now?
don't know exact number. Just remember Suga saying RM had more in Suchwita. @@MyJooniverse
@@MyJooniverseYes. Suga has 150+ and Jhope has 137 I think.
It’s nice to hear talented musicians appreciating BTS’s musicality. Funny you said that about the rapping… hip hop rap and r&b were never my thing, until BTS. Now my “biased” member is one of the rappers, Suga who is responsible for much of the production you were admiring. BTS is really a whole journey, and makes even people who aren’t music geeks (like me) get into into it and look into it and start wanting to understand it. These guys are amazing, thank you for your honest and genuine reactions. We LOVE it💜
I'm 52. I never thought I'd smile as much as I have in my life until these 7 men got me hooked.
ARMY is powerful. We are Passionate about them. Have fun going down this rabbit hole. Be honest.
I have too many songs that I love
The whole reason I got into them is because I watched one music video and then one stage performance of that same song and realized my face actually hurt from grinning 20 mins without stopping. And they haven’t stopped making me feel like that in 8 years. Just good guys with a whole bunch of stage presence, talent and genuine interest in making people’s lives better through music.
awww 8 years ago thats so precious. which mv and stage performance was it if u dont mind me asking, im just curious
Jimin is the boy in the green waist coat blonde hair here. He is an angel, such a delicate graceful soul 💜
Purple hair??? That is Jungkook...the golden maknae..the youngest in the band, celebrating his 26th birthday today!💜
I can't believe he's 26 already 😭☠️
@@fuhua
Fr him and VMIN birthdays feel surreal . The idea of the maknae line getting older 😂
@@fuhuaIKR?!? To be fair, I don’t think he can believe it either 😂 I loved his live thanking all the fans. He can be older but he’s still our adorable 🐰!
He also sing for recent World Cup song.
@@aziehairi9701 yea..forgot to mention abt that🤦💜💜
Yes their hand offs are so smooth, they are incredibly well rehearsed and have a known reputation for being consumate professionals when it comes to their performances. I'm so glad to hear you already appreciating the "melody" of their raps! One of the things that drew me to their music was how much diversity they have in the delivery of their flow and rap technique. It's not the same triplet monotone flows you hear from many other popular rappers. It's so colorful and yes, almost melodic! When it comes to suga's turn, people might vote in "daechwita" and I think you'd be so amazed at how an entire song can be in one single chord but he keeps you enraptured with his varying rap throughout the whole song! Anyhow, loved hearing your expertise and glad to see you smiling and enjoying it. Will definitely tune in for your next breakdown! Please don't be afraid to get geeky or technical about anything you notice and replaying multiple parts. We love that sort of thing!
Your video also made me smile for 20 minutes straight : ) If You were to react to a BTS guide (by Taylor), we would definitely watch your video for a full hour with continuous smiles. Of course, we assure you that those of you watching the guide video would also laugh, smile, tear up, and be thoroughly inspired and entertained for the entire hour.
However, If you want to listen to their songs a little more first, I recommend "Black Swan," "Fake Love," and "On (Kinetic Manifesto Film)."
I'll wait for thaaaat
it's always worth a watch with genuine reactor, I agree.
agreed! those 3 songs, and also one of the ballads, like 0 o'clock, but live version. And also Mic Drop (Steve Aoki remix)
The last song was written for the fans, as actually about 80% of their music is. The relationship between BTS and ARMY is unusually close, BTS is always trying to interact with their fans and keep engaging with them through interactive Vlogs and fan meetings and also during concerts. They have discussed mental health, the importance of self love and acceptance and being kind to others, no matter the differences. It is an impressive thing to witness and be a part of. Borahae!
56 year old grandma here. I started enjoying rap with these boys. Love them! RM, Suga and J-Hope.
Jungkook with the purple hair, Jin in the Blazer, V in the green sweater and Jimin in the green and white sweater make up the vocal line. 💐💜🫰🏽👑
If you guys are also interested in the live band behind BTS, then maybe the Tiny Desk concert from NPR is a good choice for next ? Of course the Taylor Guide to learn about the members and how BTS started is always a given... it's long, but Army don't mind.. however many times we watch it ... also it's common to react to it uncut... there isn't usually a problem with having to edit... 💜
15:13 Omg! Glad to someone like my brother have the same reaction to this room live! My brother was like "Ohh what's his name.I like his tone of voice" So nice to see someone appreciating J-hope💜
It is common in kpop and many other countries as well to mix in English lyrics to bring in International fans; sometimes other languages such as Spanish are used. Many times groups release songs in multiple languages such as Japanese Chinese and English. 💜
Right but BTS, particularly RM, have talked many times about how English words and Spanish words are mixed in specifically because they may sound better or better express what they are trying to say. They take their lyrics very seriously, as well as the auditory effects they want to convey, and are not just throwing in English or Spanish to draw in more fans.
Yes!! That’s what I was looking for someone to say. It’s not so much to bring in international fans, as it is to make the song work the best way possible. For flow, for understanding, and lyrical beauty! They are masters!
true like when they used "me casa" in Home everyone know what that means even if you dont speak spanish @@WhalienDNA
This is a medley of 1 b-side per year from 2013-2021. BTS’ music never misses. Their beats, melodies, hooks, bridges - everything is just chef’s kiss.
Festa is the 2 week period starting around June 1 until the anniversary of their debut on June 13. BTS releases content for fans for free almost daily during this period. It used to end with a Muster, which is a concert. Covid made that impossible for a few years. Now some members are completing their mandatory military service, so they are focusing on solo work.
Very cool to see you appreciating BTS’s vocals, rap, songwriting and performance skills. They are 100% the complete package.💜
Can’t wait for your next reactions. 58 year old army here- I don’t normally listen to rap, but I love BTS rap styles - they each deliver something different to their overall phenomenal performance
I'm 53, and same here. 😊
I am 70 year old army! BBTS Army range from babies to in their 80's. BTS is amazing in every aspect. Their songs dance the way they care about people and each other. What they stand for. They have also spoken at the United Nations and they and met with President Biden at the white House. Check out what they stand for. Dreamers by Jungkook and Filter by Jimin also I Love BTS stage mix (Magic Shop).
They make you smile, five minutes later they make you cry, then minutes later you're dancing around to a bop. BTS has the best concerts I've ever seen. I'm 60+ from Texas and have been to countless concerts all my life. BTS makes you feel.
It’s normal to stay smiling when watching and listening to BTS. Glad you understand why we are so fond of our guys. With part allocations, the band actually write a lot of their own material and record the parts and the band, with help from a trusted producer, will decide on which part works best and that ends up on the final track.
Bts tiny desk concert !
And individual
Rm - closer, wildflower
Jin - astronaut
Jhope - on the street, arson
Suga- daechwita, amygdala
Jimin- serendipity, set me free pt 2
V- love me again, rainy days
Jk- seven, my time
I discovered Daechwita about 2 weeks ago....hooked. He's a BEAST!
So fun to watch you two get turned on to BTS. I was born 1960 and raised on the greats: Beatles, Who, Stones, Queen, Pink Floyd... Discovering BTS was a musical re-birth for me. Learned to love rap for the first time. Please do yourselves a favor and pay attention to their lyrics. RM, SUGA and J-hope are masterful poets, lyricist and rhymers (in both English and Korean.). Keep watching and listening to ARMY - we will take you on a magical tour.
BTS is amazing!!!💜
It's the magic of BTS makes you smile for no reason, they fill you with happiness. They compose, write and produce. They are really talented. I'm sorry to inform you that once you enjoy one of their songs, there's no going back, you become ARMY, so welcome to Fandom haha.😅 There are countless things to discover about them there is so much material to analyze, they need a lot of free time. Thank you for listening 💜
The magic of BTS music, it makes us smile, laugh, cry, reflect. Really enjoyed your reactions and and thoughts on their music. They have over 300 songs now; group, solos, free songs. Many of their B-side songs are gems. I have too many favourites so will leave it to the rest of ARMY in the comments to give you suggestions. Thank you for taking time to react :)
Its very commom for Armys to state that we each found BTS at a time we wre meant to. BTS is not a fad, cult, or a temporary like for us. It is a life, it is an energy, and a true love. They taught us something that was needed. For me, it was to remind myself of self-love. Im a 56 year old Army for the past 6 going on 7 years. Ive never left them since and the Army support is beyond huge. Thank 6ou for your reactions, please continue into their music of different genres.
Here to echo “it is an energy.” And BTS ARMY energy in it’s purest most authentic form blows me away every time
Thank you guys for such a great reaction and for giving our boys a chance. Each one of the members are unique in their own way and have their own style but together they form this awesome group V the one in the green shirt loves R&B and jazz. You should check out some of his solo work singularity, stigma live, is one where you can see his different range because he is the baritone of the group. There are so many different genres that they sing so I think you’ll find something that you truly like. They all live together up to two years ago, where they all got their own places. So that’s why they have the fluidity as you say when they sing. They know each other very well. There are too many songs that I like to give you a recommendation, but whatever it is that you watch, I will watch. Thanks again guys! If you like the vocal line, check out the truth untold 0 o’clock and house of cards. If you’d like to rap line, check out the cyphers. They have three full songs in English only the rest are a mix of Korean and English and they also have songs in Japanese!
As an Army thank you so much for your good words to our BTS, you guys are so amazing 👏
So proud to be Army as always
Thank you!
Most of BTS' songs are Korean with a mix of English. However, they also have Japanese songs (Film Out, or Your Eyes Tell, LIVE version with subtitles is best). Also, they made 3 all-English songs during the pandemic as feel-good songs. They are Dynamite, Butter, and Permission to Dance. Right now, since mid-2022, they are doing solo activities as they either have enlisted or are enlisting in mandatory military and are expected to re-group in late 2025/2026 timeframe. If you want to do solo works, try these recent ones:
RM: WIldflower (there is an MV). He also performed solo for Tiny Desk Concerts performing some of his solo works. His whole album "Indigo" is a masterpiece. He is the leader of BTS (though not the oldest) and has a birthday September 12th (he'll be 29), and also the Main Rapper.
J-Hope "More" or "Arson" - He headlined at Lollapalooza in Chicago in 2022 as solo artist (Dance Leader, Rapper, and Vocalist). He was the 2nd to enlist, in April 2023.
Jin: "The Astronaut" - collab with Coldplay, there is an MV and he also performed it Live in Argentina with ColdPlay. Jin was the first to enlist in Dec 2022. (Vocalist)
Jimin: Recent works are "Set Me Free Pt 2" and "Like Crazy". He is a Main Dancer (contemporary) and Vocalist. I think you already did Set Me Free
Suga: Recent Album is D-Day. There are MV's for Haegeum and Amygdala. Those 2 songs are tied to an earlier song/MV called Daechwita. Suga/aka Agust D recently finished a 28+3 solo concert tour worldwide. He is a Rapper and Producer primarily. Suga (real name Min Yoongi) is expected to enlist 3rd - he announced immediately following his last concert in early August.
Jung Kook: Released his single solo song called "SEVEN" featuring Latto - it's all in English. There is an MV, and a Performce Video which features the "explicit" version. Written and produced in the US by Andrew Watt, Cirkut (sp), and another 2 people. An earlier solo while in BTS is Euphoria (Live, while flying through the air) or Still With You (the latter one he wrote). He is expected to release another single and a mini-album by sometime in November this year. Also, he is the youngest and just turned 26 on September 1st. He has been BTS' "Main Vocalist" and a Lead Dancer since the age of 15 (international age). That basically means he sings most of the vocal guides for the others to learn their parts from. If you want to learn more about that Ida S channel has a video called Jung Kook as the Main Vocalist of BTS (2023 update). Oh, he also sang the song Dreamers at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony. There is also an MV for that.
V (real name Kim Taeyhung) and often called Tae: Just released 2 solo songs "Love Me Again" and "Rainy Days" which both have MV's. He's the jazz lover in the group and has more of a baritone voice, but has crazy high range too. His mini album of 6 songs is coming out on September 8th.
I hesitate to put each person's specialties, because at this point, they all dance (but 3 or so better than the others), they all can rap (watch Ddaeng, performed by Vocal Line, with rappers there also that normally perform it), they all can sing, they all write, compose, and produce songs (some more and better than others). The rap line (RM, Suga, J-Hope) have done most of the writing and composing, along with in-house staff that also produce, but more recently the others started doing all those things too. They continue to learn and improve themselves to this day.
I suggest watching Outro: Tear live performance with subtitles (the one that is green lights on stage and black outfits) - rap line only. Also, for Vocal Line only, I suggest a) House of Cards - live with subtitles, and/or b) The Truth Untold (also live with subtitles).
For songs by the entire group - to get your feet wetter:
1) Black Swan
2) ON Kinetic Manifesto Film
3) Mic Drop (Steve Aoki Remix)
4) Fake Love
5) Idol
6) Black Swan
All of this is just the tip of the iceberg, or the top of the well - however you want to see it. lol I'm in the US and an older citizen in my 60's. I found BTS in May 2021, became full-fledged ARMY soon after. There is so much positive to be said about these 7 young men from South Korea; my respect and adoration for them is Huge! Hope you'll continue to enjoy them.
Last, I can't help with what is standard in K-Pop because I really don't watch or listen to any of the other groups. I have heard that most, though not all, do Not write their own music. If that is the case, BTS is definitely different than the rest. They are incredible!
You didn’t hesitate at jk 😂
Wow go girl❤
This was a great reaction!!!! I love that you're not that type of reactors that just listens to the music, say that's cool and that's it. I really like listening to input from people who know what they're talking about. And let me tell you, as a 37 year old BTS army and a long time rock fan, you're about to inmmers yourselves into the most interesting rabbit hole I've seen since forever. BTS is not only fun to watch and listen to, but they're extremely talented and their artistic concepts can be super relevant and deep. I'm not exaggerating when I say they changed my life forever in the best way possible. Their lyrics (which almost all of the time they write themselves) are something to pay attention to. They are true artists, not just a boy band like the ones we're used to in the west.
Welcome to this amazing rabbit hole, you won't regret it.
Thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed it!!
“I am not a rap guy but I am melodically entertained”
Annnnnnnd subscribed. 💜💜
Thank you for such a wobderful reaction! I love watching musicians react to BTS. Looking forward to more!
Haha!!! My exact same reaction. He got me with the I'm not a rap guy, but I'm melodically entertained. True that on every level. 💜💜
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed!!
Lol what a great line 😂
Felt that 😂 BTS got me into rap lol
BTS members write, compose, and produce most of their songs from their beginnings. They collaborate with in-house and outside writers, composers and producers. While RM and Suga have written/produced the most songs, all seven members have done so as well. Their lyrics are often deep and profound, touching on subjects like mental health, social issues, self awareness and acceptance, the many colors of love, hope and pain…. All of it. There are videos on TH-cam that cover their journey and explain who each member is and how they work together as a team. Be prepared to be amazed. Sorry to all the talented western singers out there, but few have the foresight, dedication, passion, talent, and tenacity of these seven guys and their label. This is why they surpass typical K-Pop.
Please keep in mind that BTS went far beyond the constraints of “K-Pop”. I would equate them more as an indie group rather than the stereotypical factory-made idols.
I agree with this! ❤
Yeah the fact they wrote 90 percents of the lyrics and suga contribute beats and the fact he produced so many songs for other artists in korea and in the west too
💯Agree‼️
I personally Will Not label BTS as “K-pop”. They are NOT a typical K-pop group. NO COMPARISON
So true tell em!
Fact.
The purple hair is called Jungkook, and the long-sleeved green shirt is V, the deep low V combined with Jungkook's high voice is very harmonious.
BTS make their own music that’s why they could perform it smoothly and perfectly. Aside from hours of practice, they also write the lyrics and compose the melodies that’s why they know how to express the song that captivates and pulls their audience. When they record a song, each vocalist sang the same verse to better determine which part suit each one of them. The rappers usually write their own verse or one of them write the whole song and the other rapper just rap their part. JK the youngest, the one with purple hair is the youngest and the center and main vocal of the group. Jin the other vocalist is the oldest. V the one wearing green shirt with the green mic is the second youngest and has the soulful baritone voice but could still hit the highest of notes. While Jimin with the blond hair and green vest, the one with the solo song you reacted to is the third youngest and has the highest vocal range.
No te vas arrepentir de conocer y reaccionar a su música por que hay calidad y entrega en ella.
Please make it 8 weeks and start by a documentary introduction to BTS " The bangtan 7 by Tylor Mari" IT'S A MUST TRUST ME , it's going to blow your mind and give you a much wider idea about what you going into .. I know army will agree with me on this 💜 and you nice keep going
Up up up !!! Please watch the Guide First!!!💜🙌🏻
I second this.
Agree
Yes 🙌
YES!!
It is such a delight watching people be delighted with them! BTS makes me smile EVERY TIME. 😊
Thanks for exploring BTS more with the Festa. I apologise in advance for this comment - it's LoooooNG! So I hope you don't mind!
Festa is an annual party gifted to ARMYs to celebrate the anniversary of BTS' debut: it is usually about a week long with various different events. Smiling for an unusual period of time is basically the BTS effect - your face will be sore! And, indeed BTS do so many different genres so well that there is something for everyone. If you, as a non-rap duo, enjoyed Ugh, you'll enjoy everything!
ARMY was named in July 2013 shortly after BTS debuted - it is an acronym standing for Adorable Representative MC for youth (which I hate a bit). It was chosen deliberately to resonate with BTS Korean name 'Bangtan Seonyeondan' - which means Bulletproof Boyscouts, and to reflect the BTS philosophy and purpose. BTS wish to stand in support of Korean young people on whom demands, expectation and criticism rain down like bullets, and to support their beliefs and values in the face of much lack of understanding and denigration from others. This was their philosophy from before debut, and everything they have done since is rooted in this mindset. RM once suggested an alternative interpretation for the name ... A-reum-da-woon Mi-seong), or “Beautiful Voice/s”. Now THAT, I do like.
Some comments you made ...
“Has Kpop always mixed English lines with Korean?” I'm not certain but I think that in Kpop BTS was the first group to use English lines with Korean as much. Now it's common - in fact probably everyone does it.
“Interesting layering and unpredictable use of chords/harmonies - every song has an interesting chord progression” … I'm 68 and now pretty deaf - in fact I suspect that perhaps I have had slight deafness all my life. But it means that I now also realise that many characteristics of music are lost to me, and thus I can't get a lot of the harmony/sophistication of BTS' work. It's interesting for me, then, when people are able to unpick it without going so far as to absolutely lose me. You got it about right here. Thank You. Thankfully, BTS is so multi-talented that they genuinely have something for everyone: for me, I love that people can celebrate the musicality and production values, but the lyricism and dance creativity are very important.
“Keeping every band member happy” - actually BTS don't, they do what is best for the music, and there is no ego. Sometimes solo stans (people who really/mainly like one member) might get upset when they think their favourite has been left out either from singing or choreo - but actually the member doesn't care. They are dedicated to making the best music and performance, without prejudice. One relatively recent song, On, has very difficult choreography: so difficult that one member who is diffident about his dance skills, arranged to start learning the routine a week before the others. There is one point in the routine where a dance break involves two sets of three, omitting Jin: Some stans complained about unfairness. I just think, OK, that's probably just respectful to Jin who is actually breaking his back to do a great performance and was perhaps even glad of the (very brief) break. No criticism from BTS for Jin at any point, just honest understanding and appreciation, and serving the performance.
“Hooks all over this, melodies all over the place”: yep. That's BTS all over the shop! To be honest I am surprised when people even notice, because it's … just like breathing.
“Well rehearsed” - yes, they are. They have been working (and living) together for between 10 and 13 years (depending on when each joined as trainees), and they are known for their hard work. They train and practice for up to 10 hours (or more) a day - well, perhaps more for new material. Since they also sing and dance live, they sing while running or wear oxygen reduction masks when training.
They do have an uncanny sense of their space and stage - and incredible stage-craft. I think you would love to watch their live performances - really NOT like rock, and perhaps a lot in common with musical theatre.
On Kpop (which is not so much a genre but an industry) - “Suga, asked about whether Kpop would be an accurate definition of BTS' genre, said
‘I’m a little bit wary of that but I think rather than approach Kpop as a genre, a better approach would be “integrated content”.’ …
‘Kpop includes not just the music, but the clothes, the makeup, the choreography…all these elements I think sort of amalgamate together in a visual and auditory content package, that I think sets it apart from other music or maybe other genres so again, as I said, rather than approach Kpop as it’s own genre I think approaching it as this integration of different content would be better.’ Metro 28 10 2919”
Ugh is a rap song written by the rappers, and (like most of their work) is pretty deep, including references that non-Koreans will miss - DKDKTV's 'Ugh explained by a Korean' video is well worth a visit. Several other songs benefit from such fan-made explanation videos and they are all well worth watching! Some songs appear happy little mindless 70's reminiscent bops - they're not. But they are still fun!
“Not a Rap Guy” - BTS rap is not like American rap - it is always thought provoking and deep, addresses significant issues (not just sex, conspicuous consumption, and aggression) and leaves a positive note.
BTS' humour and fun is shown here, but it's not always easy to catch details - but I love how they love to perform! They get sad when they can't do so. I think you'd love some of their live performances. I mean, THIS is live, but there is no audience and the audience seems to triples the energy!
I'm not going to suggest songs/tracks to listen to for you - many others will give you plenty!
I AM going to repeat a suggestion from another ARMY. I tend to suggest people spend some time listening to the music first, but I feel it's time for you to watch Taylor Mari's Guide to BTS Members - the Bangtan Seven. It will tell you very briefly some of the history and achievements, the range of their musical style, and introduce each member and their individual achievements. th-cam.com/video/huV_yIdxZPY/w-d-xo.html
As a newer fan I would like to agree with all of the recommendations here. I have a music background so what you are discovering with the complexities and the jazz influences are things you will find in a lot of their music - particularly the music written by them and their team, less so with songs written by western songwriters. You do need to watch them sing and dance live. Their breath control and vocal stability while doing crazy intense choreography is amazing.
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜👍
Thank you hun, you saved many of us from having to say it😂seeing as they are in the business of music and didn't know about kpop, it's a Great idea for them to watch Taylor's guide.
But warn them, we know it by heart so don't skip,,speed up play time or say it's copyrighted to keep out some songs.
That's all a lie that other reactors have used a few times.
Especially if they think they can put it on patreon to charge for it!!! We know almost every MV and video they have out😂🤣🤪
Anywho, take it slow and don't miss any information in the video please.🫰💜💜❤️💜
Your comment about BTS not actually doing things to keep every member happy was spot on, that's what I came to comment too! But you worded it perfectly. People tend to not realise until they get a deeper dive into BTS that they themselves do everything for the music because none of them have an Ego surrounding their music creation with eachother. It is such a fresh breath of air in music. Even when they all come up with parts for a song but only one members gets chosen because it's better for the song, they just show it to us separately and love the main song as is. It's so wholesome and driven by their love of art, music, and performance.
I do disagree about it not being like Rock though. As someone who came from Rock and Metal, Rock and metal are in huge parts, about theatrics, stage presence, as well as an outpuring of energy. I have said for ages That BTS really are Rock stars in their own right.
Run BTS, Outro: Tear, Fake love... J-Hope at Lollapalooza! Yoongi's Agust D D-Day tour! Etc etc.. there are so many performances that bleed the essence of rock even if the song isn't entirely classified as such.
So many times I have finished watching a performance and said "They are such f**king Rock stars" or "Damn, that was so f**king metal"
It's in part because they are such genre benders 💜
I had never been a fan of rap before I was introduced to Kpop by my daughter back in 2016. The Korean style of melodic rap is a whole different story. I absolutely love it!
Thank you for your thoughtful reaction! You’ve just scratched the surface. There’s a reason BTS is the biggest band in the world! Wait until you see them dance while singing live. There’s no comparison.
You were exactly right in 10:45, JK (purple hair)and V(green shirt) their voices mixed well. But guess what, they didn't have any cooperation song...
You need to react to "RUN BTS in Busan" It is a live performance with dance and you can see the professionalism of the boys
I can honestly say that falling down the BTS rabbit hole is the best thing that happened to me. The chemistry between these guys is out of this world! I suffered a stroke in 2020 and BTS helped me get through some pretty dark times. I love them!
Btw, all these songs are their B side songs. I really enjoyed your reaction to the 2021 Festa. Festa and or Muster is something they do every year on the anniversary of their debut. It’s a gift to the army. I’m sure many have commented that BTS members are either serving their mandatory military duties or planning to enlist by the end of this year. All members will be finished by June , 2025 and plan to come back as BTS. All of the members are involved in the process of making music. They write, compose and produce. The distribution of the lyrics are mostly decided among themselves, even sacrificing some of their part to another member whose voice may fit better. There are no ego trips with the members and we armies support all 7 members. We don’t compare any members. There is a term in K-pop “bias” and when you connect with a certain member more than others that person becomes your bias. I look forward to your next reaction to BTS.
YES! I never listened to rap until I heard BTS - now it is a huge part of my daily listening. I came from a metal background and for me to fall into Kpop was weird but this group is so unique and so entertaining that it really is ME. They found me, I found them. and now you see why they are so huge and why they are special and why we Armys go extra for them. Their lyrics, their humbleness, their brotherhood - saved us. Great reaction! Looking forward to your BTS journey. 💜
I’ve watched Festa Room Live probably a hundred times and it never fails to make me smile, and I think I only love it more each time. It’s their voices, their vibes, their interactions, just the whole thing…it’s a complete happy pill ❤
Me 101 times 🤣& ea time i end up clapping & dancing along .. yep complete happy pill 💜💜
Thanks for being open to something new! 💜 Your analysis and reaction style was fun and engaging.
You were spot-on about the jazz elements; their live band members at this time called Ghost Band were/are involved in the jazz scene and the band leader, stage name DocSkim, is a Korean American jazz artist and producer. He has worked on some of BTS' most loved songs.
In fact, DocSkim was getting so burnt out by the music industry around the pandemic that he considered retiring... until BTS' leader, RM, asked DocSkim to help him produce the lead single for his solo album. That song renewed DocSkim's passion for his craft. The song is called "Wildflower" by RM. I recommend it! Especially considering RM is part of the rapline but chose to sing and rap-sing during that song expressing his vulnerability. He also features a female Korean rock artist on the track.
I agree! I also suggested Wildflower and then Taylor's guide.
Loved the reaction! It's always great to see people respectfully listen to them and your comments about the musical theory side of it were very interesting! I don't know much about that so it's always nice to hear what people who do think of their music
About the Korean-English question: it's very common when it comes to songs in other languages to have English words or phrases either because they sound better or express the lyrics better. BTS usually sprinkles English words in all their songs and they have only three songs that are fully in English (Dynamite, Butter, and Permission to Dance), and quite a few songs in Japanese too
Rap in almost every song is sort of a Kpop thing as far as I'm aware (I've only listened to BTS since I discovered them in 2016 but the other Kpop songs I've heard once in a while seem to always have rap, I could be wrong thou), but you should know they also have songs with only the vocalists (vocal line) and only the rappers (rap line)
I'd love to see what you think of Black Swan (it sounds very classical), Dionysus (it's rock mixed with EDM if I'm not mistaken), Fake Love (although they have a rock version, the original isn't and I'd recommend watching that first), Blood Sweat and Tears (this is a big favourite for me and I honestly just want to know what you'd think), and ON Kinetic Manifesto
I'd recommend you watch A Guide to BTS Members by Taylor if you wanna know more about them and maybe have some extra context. Thou it's quite a long video, we ARMYs love long reactions! Feel free to pause anytime since there's a lot of information to absorb
Sorry for the long comment!
Edit: I forgot to mention but Kpop is more like an industry as a whole rather than a specific genre, like if you were to react to actual Korean Pop
Also, please remember to turn on captions when reacting to anything else that doesn't automatically have captions on screen. It seems very obvious but you'd be surprised at how many reactors never turn the captions on and just end up confused when the MVs don't show what the song is about in a straightforward way! Meaningful lyrics are a big part of why BTS' songs are so well liked
Also, I'm guessing you want to react to their solo work to better analyze each of their voices? It's not a bad idea for sure but I do recommend you listen to their songs that involve all the members. I've found that whenever people think of BTS as a boyband they expect them to have only one main member and the rest to be like fillers or something. I don't quite understand why but I'm not familiar with the concept of boybands to begin with, so maybe that's why
That guy with the purple hair that you're referring to is no other than the golden maknae (youngest) Jeon Jungkook, our birthday boy, who sang the theme song of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
thanks for your reaction and breaking down the tones and notes~ glad you guys enjoyed this medley, it’s one of my favorite live performances of BTS. there’s just something about their music that really transcends and makes you feel a lot of emotions, and in this case, it’s kept you guys smiling for at least 10min 😆 that’s an amazing thing~^^
BTS do have a big discography and a wide range of genres they’ve done. there’s a lot and i can’t really suggest any one music video for you guys to watch. i’ll just say watch them all~😂
if you guys are interested in checking out their live performances, i’d suggest their MMA or MAMA performances. oh and their grammy performances too.
they also did a few covers, like Coldplay’s Fix You.
BTS are so versatile. They keep my interest up to the end that I just want to listen to them.💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
BTS are my favorite group in my life time. I am 62. I love 90s music! They had fun with this! Btw...they are not just talented as a group, each one have their individual projects/music. They have over 300 + songs...and dozens if genres. They are unique! They have variety shows that make you laugh til you cry. You get to know each of their amazing and fun personalities. They are ambassadors for multiple fashion designers. They have been to the White House as speakers. So involved in so many things it unbelievable. They are genuine and down to earth.
Hello my fellow ARMY! 50 years young JK Bias. Like you, BTS is my absolute FAVORITE Artist of ALL TIME!!!!!
I was never into rap until BTS. I went to Suga's solo concert in Chicago and it was amazing!!!! Not only can he rap, but Suga can also sing. It's a good idea to check out the lyrical videos first so you understand what the song is about. Then do the music videos, dance practice, and a live performance. Their band is amazing live.
Hello from Silver army here 👵🏼 at 79 yrs. ....if you liked this then you will definitely love "Tiny Desk" with a live band. Loved your reaction , I too smiled watching you react😁 As you said you will be reacting to each individuals solo 👍 and realize afterwards why the whole is so spectacular 💥 and the talents are still growing...they never stop. Thank you for your reaction, hope to see more 💜💜
I feel you when you say that you're not into hip hop but you was enjoying this. I kind of listen to any type of music (rock, pop, musicals,classiacl, jazz,...) but hip hop and rap weren't my thing until I run into BTS last year, their rapping has something that makes me wants to listen more.
Hi guys, at 53 years old I have known BTS for a little more than one year and the trip is extremely pleasant. K-pop does not cover just one genre but many and BTS at the same time explores many more genres than k-pop does not only in Korean but in English and Japanese with the best results. Also, her interpretative, vocal and stage quality is not greater than the quality, depth and commitment of her lyrics. I haven't found a single theme that I don't like from them yet and I'm still looking. I feel like the icing on the cake is that each of the members have a deep affection and gratitude for their fans and never take them for granted. And the affection, respect and admiration between each member plus their love for this life as BTS is what has taken them so far despite always going through criticism, hatred, boycotts, contempt and harassment from the greats at every step. media, other music companies and others. They really have more than paid for the place they occupy in the hearts of millions of followers. Thank you for your reactions and respect for BTS who, as you will discover, for many, is much more than a band of cute boys who sing and dance. Many have literally saved our lives (I am one of them). Thank you. Del from Argentina. (I hope the translator has translated my words correctly.)
This was the video I had been needing this entire day. Put a smile on my face.
Olá! 💜 Como vocês sabem, BTS é composto por 7 membros: 3 rappers (RM, SUGA e j-hope) e 4 vocalistas (Jin, Jimin, V e Jungkook). Os 3 rappers são os principais compositores e também foram os primeiros integrantes do grupo. As raízes do BTS estão no hip-hop! Greetings from Brazil 👋
Почему вы исключили вокалистов из списка создателей песен ? У них у всех есть песни , которые написали вокалисты
I said "the 3 rappers are the main songwriters". And this is true. And it's also true that the 4 vocalists have songs written by them. 🤷♀️
I literally have watched this performance and ppl react to this performance countless times but I smile ear to ear every single time. Their energy and happiness is just so contagious. Sometimes I pull away from BTS for various reasons, mostly just life stuff, and when I come back, it’s like I never left. I just feel so happy when I watch them be themselves and grow and entertain us. There will never be anything like BTS ever again. A absolute phenomenon truly.
This is a great choice. Shows their diversity, personality, chemistry, and talent!
This performance and the group’s dynamic shows what sets them apart from other K-Pop groups out there. Plus they compose most of their songs…and can we talk about the melodic rapping and crazy harmony! Let me also add that they have such hilarious and humble personalities.
Oh you have not only barely touched the variety of styles they do but Army. 😂. This is the perfect start down the BTS rabbit hole. Our beloved 7 dorks of chaos bring us laughter and smiles daily. I’ve never seen people who love and genuinely have such fun making so much meaningful impactful music. This is just a handful of BSides but their secret is all their songs are good catchy with incredible production and hooks. Ready for you to dive deeper! 💜💜💜
Their HUGE discography is literally mind-blowingly varied. Would love to see you check out their Tiny Desk performance from a couple of years ago. It’s phenomenally good and really gives you an idea of their personalities and what each one brings to the table. And don’t get me started on their choreography and dancing skills…. That’s another rabbit hole. If you want to get a taste of that, I recommend the On Kinetic Manifesto video. It’s so good your jaw will be hanging open. 💜
I also love J-Hope’s tone. I really recommend his Lollapalooza performance if you stick around with BTS for a while. I also was never into rap…until BTS 😂 I started out just wanting to understand who this “BTS” was that I kept hearing about and totally fell down the rabbit hole and no longer want to be rescued.
I don’t want to be rescued either, I’m quite happy down here exploring this endlessly entertaining maze. 🙃
I'll go vote on the poll but I would also like to urge you to sometime check out Jimin's "Lie". The chorus is the definition of unpredictable. I love seeing music majors and musicians react to it.
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I will say a lot of people start with the “this is BTS” intro video to kind of get a sense of the guys better. It’s a long video but worth the watch even if you don’t react to it! Something is telling me you’re gonna be into the rap line (Namjoon, yoongi, and j-hope) especially if you liked hobi’s voice that much 😁
Yes. I like the Taylor Mari guide because it shows both the members journey and the music.
I love how the guy on my right kept getting into the music, and guy on my left know how to describe vocals in such a good way. Thank you! ❤
BTS Room Live foi uma ótima escolha! Vocês precisam ver BTS Tiny Desk, é incrível! 💜 Obrigada por este react!👍
Yes, they should do the Tiny Desk one also. They can get to really hear their voices in that one.
Hello guys, very good, beautiful and pleasant reactions to Jimin's Like Crazy, and Room Live, although it goes without saying that it is just a mouth opener, because what comes to them will blow their heads. BTS has over 300 songs, not counting their solo albums, collaborations, and covers. In the beginning they were cut off from broadcasting, which led them to make and upload their own variety show, with various content, with which they would have a lot of fun. Currently 4 of them released solo albums (J-Hope, RM, Jimin and Suga), the next one will be V, and then Jungkook, and leaving the Military Service Jin will release his album. I love that they had fun and liked BTS' work, even more so when they write, compose, produce and participate in the entire process of their work, whether it is just a song, albums, MV, design, photos, etc., along with others. collaborators and their staff. If you have been surprised with so little, I want to see you when you see your concerts, analyze your lyrics, your content and depth, not to mention all the content on your channel. I am a K-Poper mom, and ARMY, 47 years old, and it is unheard of that this group, with the oldest being 30 and the youngest just turning 26, are able to heal so many wounds, and teach us life lessons, with a comment, a song... Hay could say so much... This journey is one of no return, and I will follow every reaction the boys make, thank you very much for giving them a chance on your channel. A thousand love from Chile. (I hope the translator has done his job).💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Hola chicos, muy buenas, bonitas y agradables reacciones de Like Crazy de Jimin, y el Room Live, aunque esta de más decir que es solo un abre bocas, porque lo que se les viene les volara la cabeza. BTS tiene más de 300 canciones, sin contar sus álbumes en solitario, sus colaboraciones y cover. En sus comienzos los cortaban de transmisión, lo que los llevo a hacer y subir su propio programa de variedades, con diverso contenido, con los cuales se divertiran un montón. Actualmente 4 de ellos sacaron álbumes en solitario (J-Hope, RM, Jimin y Suga), el próximo sera V, y después Jungkook, y saliendo del Servicio Militar Jin sacara su álbum. Amo que se hayan divertido y gustado del trabajo de BTS, más cuando ellos escriben, componen, producen y participan de todo el proceso de sus trabajos, ya sean solo una canción, álbumes, MV, diseño, fotos, etc., junto a otros colaboradores y a su staff. Si se han sorprendido con tan poco, ya los quiero ver cuando vean sus conciertos, analicen sus letras, su contenido y profundidad, ni hablar de todo el contenido en su canal. Soy una mamá K-Poper, y ARMY de 47 años, y es inaudito que este grupo con el mayor de 30 y el menor de 26 recién cumplidos, sean capaces de sanar tantas heridas, y nos enseñen lecciones de vida, con un comentario, una canción... Hay podría decir tanto... Este viaje es sin retorno, y seguiré cada reacción que hagan de los chicos, muchas gracias por darles una oportunidad en su canal. Mil cariños desde Chile. (espero el traductor haya hecho su trabajo).💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really love watching vocal professionals/critics listening and commenting on Bts with all the admiration and honesty❤
Thanks for the reaction!
I'm a Gen Xer myself, so I know where you're coming from with the 80s love. I was never a huge rap fan before I heard BTS, but as you said yourself, their rap is melodically interesting as well as rhythmically complex. (It also contains a lot of clever, often multilingual, wordplay). They often tackle societal and emotional issues that many artists shy away from, but they also make light, fun, poppy songs (sometimes both at once).
BTS's roots are very solidly in hip-hop, but they've run the gamut of genres, including rap, rock, EDM, Latin, funk, pop, trap, jazz, ballads, R&B and even nods to classical contemporary and traditional Korean music. (Arguably, they've even touched on country with "Am I Wrong.") (As their rapper, songwriter, and producer, Suga, said in their Grammy interview, "I think it's less and less meaningful to divide music into genres now. The genre is BTS. That's the genre we want to make and the music that we want. New genre."
They've been on the scene for over 10 years now, so their catalog is deep and vast.
I love how knowledgeable you guys are about music. So i know how much fun you'll have discovering BTS. Their musicality will surprise you. Not to mention their personalities.
it is actually common for kpop songs to mix in some english lyrics in between. groups also usually release albums with their songs in their japanese version, and also separate singles in japanese and in english. i think it would be helpful to know too that in bts albums they may be some only vocal unit songs, some rap unit songs and some solo songs (besides the solo work each individiual member has been putting out and some coming up reallly soon!), all of this added to the fact that in kpop you will find variiiiiiiied genres not only pop, so its a fun rabbithole to go down to.
your content is really cool and i can't wait to see more of it applied to the group i love!! also cant wait for you to dwelve into de music writing since they work on the production of their own work too! when you mentioned the chord progression in Telepathy it made me reallly happy since that is a Suga's song and it would be cool to know a little more about whats behind it. anyways, looking forward to more videos!
Glad you're enjoying our videos! Thanks for the comment!
I think it'd be cool if you watch a medley live performance with a live audience. You can feel their energy and a sound with less production or tuning. I'd recommend the Medley live from their Love Yourself: Speak Yourself Tour in Osaka. The songs played were parts of "Dope", "Baepsae (Silver Spoon)", "Fire" and the full song of "Idol"
Edit: Since they're in Osaka, their songs were in Japanese version.
I am a 71-year-old retired nurse who is a silver senior army member. My cousin is 74. I actually went to see J-Hope at the Jack-in-the-Box concert at the Lollapalooza in Chicago. My other best friend is 79 and also is an army member all from the US what is from Brazil I am a US citizen of Greek background and my cousin is of course great too. We love everything Korean and my cousin and I adore BTS they bring such joy and their performances are exquisite. There is spectacular. It is a true show. Their talent is incomparable.
Awww it was lovely to see you smile for 10 mins straight! Thank you for reacting to this!
BTS has such a wide range of music it would be great if you could listen to the different styles and see what you think.
Disco Pop: Dynamite
Ballad: The Truth Untold
Pop Rock Ballad: Spring Day
Hip Hop+ EDM - Mic Drop
Poppy K-pop - Idol
This is a just a tasting menu of songs. We'll get into the main course in a bit 😂
The rap line is my bias! So cool to hear your comments on techniques. Sounds like ARMY is guiding you in the right direction. I think when you get to the actual guide, see that all seven are so amazingly talented, that'll be a treat for you. Learning the meaning behind the lyrics, especially the rap songs, double meanings, the word play, incredible and they're so young. The group BTS is on hiatus, but because all seven are so amazingly talented, hearing their solo projects, cannot say enough that they are so talented!!!! I've NEVER seen a group with so much talent! Thank you for sharing.
Happy to know tht more and more people who actually know what they are saying appreciate the talent that is in BTS. Thank you.
These gents are my daily dose of medicine, I start my day and end my day with BTS songs. It just gives me energy to start my day and wind myself down to relax for the night.
IMO, their Japanese singles: Film out and Your eyes tell relly capture what the vocal line can do and oh! do not forget The truth untold and so may other songs.
I, too could not relate much when it came to rap music up until I discovered BTS. Their rap heavy songs acrually contain most of the best lyrism out there so it would be good to check out too.
My fave live perofrmances: Tiny Desk, Proof Live and the MMA/MAMA award shows.
This was a great choice of starting video. Keep it up and enjoy the trip - you will never regret it.
Solo recs:
RM - Wildflower
Jin - Awake
SUGA- a/k/a AgustD - Daechwita
J-Hope - Daydream
Jimin - you did one, but you need Serendipity
V - Love Me Again
Jungkook - Still With You
Wow. I’m so impressed you can pick out the melodies and harmonies so quickly and play them on the piano. Skills. And great reaction video, it popped up on my feed and when I saw the number of views I had to check it out. Welcome to the rabbit hole 🐇
Thank you so much!
You're gonna loooooove these seven men .. because they ARE extremely talented and amazing 💜
They paved the way and created a lot of the trends you see today in kpop. All 7 of them are equally amazing and talented and they each bring something different to the table. I mean I could talk for hours about my love for the boys they truly changed my life
Loved how you guys broke it down to appreciate the musicality of this amazing group! Can't wait for more BTS reactions.
4:58 yes they really go back and forth with english (mostly) for all songs in the lyrics in k-pop, whether it’s the rappers or the vocalists for all kpop groups.
Thank you for your reaction! I love it when you address the melody and harmony as well as vocal production. Since this is kind of a medley MV that you reacted to, it is hard to address the lyrics, but maybe in the future you could also pay attention to the topics and issues they are singing and rapping about.
Many of their songs are in Korean and English together. Most of the lyrics are written by RM who is the leader of the group (the first rapper who was sitting on the far left). They do have several songs in English-only such as Butter, Permissiom to dance and Dynamite. You might want to check it up.
Looking forward to more reactions by you to our fabulous seven, BTS 💜
I love this!!!! These 7 individuals who we (Army) have fell in love with, watch grow and continue to support all these years are PHENOMENAL!! Having an artist relate to you is one of the best feelings ever because it shows that they are human just like we are! Your reaction made me smile throughout the whole thing and fun fact is that they produce their own music! Kudos to you for jumping down the rabbit hole that is BTS! Our boys (men now) will make you smile more 💜
So pleased that you are reacting to BTS. Discovered your channel today in my recommended. Loved watching your reaction, how easily you picked up on how they have so much fun. They love making music, they all write lyrics, compose and produce. They are artists. I look forward to seeing your analysis of some of their other songs, they always keep it interesting! I know this video is not really about the lyrics but if you check out a full song please do look at how poetic and meaningful the lyrics are, you will be blown away. For instance, the high energy rap song called Ugh is about the emotion of rage, how it is useful but people waste it on meaningless trivia so it burns out when it could be used to make real change. And the song Pied Piper is a "diss" song to their fans , even though they love that their fans want to spend hours watching them, it is important to not let it take over their lives and get their work done first . 🤣
Oh you are travelling a wonderful rabbit hole! I am a 54 year old ARMY, love these 7 talented individuals and one amazing group - I’m looking forward to you exploring more - of course you need to include the dance, its a big part of K-Pop and another reason to adore BTS!
Thanh you for your kind reaction and beware of the rabbit hole!! Hehehehe... this will take you to incredible places!! BTS are great singer, rappers, performers, but also beautiful human beings and that is why we love them so much. The write and produce their music too, so all tell their true story. Keep going!