Daechwita is the traditional music that was played in front of the King’s procession whenever the King left the palace during the Joseon dynasty in Korea. So what Suga is saying when he says play the Daechwita loudly, is “let everybody know that the King is coming.”
Fun fact! Daechwita only has one beat throughout the song, it’s Yoongi’s rapping, flow and tone change that makes it feel like every verse has a different beat. It’s his polymetric rap flows, his agogic accents, or his use of syncopation to rap in between beats that makes him such a distinguished rapper. His signature rap style of being ahead of the beat, & then slowing down or speeding up his cadence giving the ultimate tension and release with his flow is so impressive. This man can build up 16 bars just by starting ahead of the beat, move to hitting behind, refuse to resolve the bar and then start hitting non traditional notes. Not only can he spit bars super fast, HE’S A FUCKING GENIUS, building palaces around other industry rappers with his lyrics and flows. "Bang PD-nim told me I've become much brighter after releasing my mixtape (in reference to the letter and how he released his first mixtape as a way to let out toxic emotions). He even asked me where the indecisive person full of wrath from before had gone. It was my complex and the way to solve it was music that I need to make". To begin with, “Daechwita” is the Korean word to refer to the traditional marching music played at the time of a King’s arrival. It is also played to announce important guests and other royalty. The music video starts with the King Agust D with a scar running across his eye. It looks fresh and hasn’t completely healed over yet. The other protagonist of the video is Agust D as a lowborn, also with a scar running across his face, completely healed over. This is relevant in order to show a natural progression and further reinforce that these two characters are simply versions of the same person in and out of time. The King represents AGUST D of the past, with wounds fresh from the humiliation, malicious comments of haters and lack of support is defensive and reacts violently to opposition. A Suga full of ambition and anger (represented by his iconic blond hair from his first mixtape Agust D). This King is a tyrant, who kills those who oppose him and steops in his subjects. Yoongi himself has said that he used to be a very angry person who was overwhelmed with his career and mental health issues (as per a letter he shared on the Bangtan Fan Café, interviews afterwards and his mixtapes themselves). For AGUST D of the present, the lowborn, those scars have faded away, leaving behind a more mature persona. In Korean tradition, a man or woman with a scar is barred from coveting the throne even if it rightfully belongs to them. As such, the fact that the King has an evident scar right on his face proves that he’s probably had to fight off all royalty to retain his position. It is likely that he wasn’t born royal either and had to fight his way up to the top. Having struggled so much, the King is wary of outsiders and taken on the role of a tyrant so that nobody can even dare to threaten his place. Taking the easy way out, he executes whoever complains, signified by the kneeling figures in black and disembodied victims of the King.. Peasant Suga is his current self, grounded and surrounded by others (as seen by him being backed by his crew of 6 other men and a woman, is quietly making the moves to stage a coup. He’s loved by the people and he has connections everywhere. The 6 men in his crew represent the rest of the members of BTS and the woman represents ARMY). The rest of the MV is pretty self-explanatory, with the "lowborn" AGUST D shooting The King. He's decided to kill the tyrant King through a Coup. He is trying to kill his toxic past self (which can also be a reference to his previous mixtape's song The Last: "Min Yoongi was dead. -I killed him-") to fully embrace who he is now; someone who doesn't care about charts or hatred from others, someone who isn't bothered by money and whose ambitions are less greedy and more rooted in artistry rather than a twisted idea of success. He doesn't need to fight to be at the top anymore, he already is. He KNOWS this, it isn't arrogance, it's just a fact; and he's settled with who he is now. Daechwita’s music video single-handedly chalks the progression from Suga’s first mixtape to his latest, from being a young rapper to a professional Grammy-nominated artist. In order to reach this place, Suga has had to reject parts of himself that focused entirely on the negatives, on rage and on the material aspects of his success. He’s had to fight his shadow (a concept we see in his own solo from MOTS: 7 - Shadow), represented by the King Agust D and only when he could overpower his shadow, his true self could prevail. I think that listening to both his mixtapes is a great way to understand why the shift between D-2 Yoongi and Agust D Yoongi is so jarring but beautiful as well. Agust D and The Last are a wonderful way to start, so I would love if you reacted to those two songs next! You can feel how much of different place he's in now compared to back then. The Last is very heavy, though, so be careful! Yoongi was involved in all aspects of this song and music video and had great input into how the music video was designed/produced (working as usual with Director Lumpens (Choi YongSeok) who does most BTS MVs) - Yoongi wrote, produced, composed the song, he conceptualised the MV and had creative control, all in his "spare" time for his fans as part of his second mix tape (D-2) that he gave to ARMY for free on soundcloud... He literally never stops creating. D-2 Album interview - th-cam.com/video/qLw8gLqf0bE/w-d-xo.html BOOKISH THEORIES also does brilliant explanations to BTS work - Daechwita explanation th-cam.com/video/_-4njtd0WpE/w-d-xo.html (better than dkdktv's in my personal opinion), check it out if you're interested! Other Video Fun facts - 1. The executione is actually the butcher shown at the beginning of the MV, the one peasant Suga greets. 2- He is, also, the director of lighting haha 3. The gun used to kill the King was a Colt M 1860 ARMY 4. They were going to use a really expensive modern car but it wouldn't drift so then they went with the old car that was really flash when Yoongi was young 5. The picture on the banner the guys held up half way through is an iconic image drawn by JK of their boss PD Bang and Suga did the iconic PD Bang finger spin! 6. Jin and JK make a cameo in the video! Try to find them hehe Daejanggeum Park is where the MV was filmed.... It is a giant film set that doubles as a public historical park where people can come to "experience" old times. Yoongi (Suga) is a member of the clan of the very last empress of Korea.
I'll help shorten this down it's an explanation of how the whole song and music video was created. How yoongi got the idea of killing the king which is his old self to signify that the old Yoongi is no longer here. It also brings in some of the history of the joseon dynasty.
more specifically there is no chord progression. It's all in one chord. Normally a song will have 3 or 4 chords but not this one lol. It's a skill to make that sound not boring!!!
You said, “This isn’t a money grab.” So true. Suga paid over $2M on the production of this video, and spent countless hours making this album. But he gave it all away for free to his fans. Completely free.
What I love about the shots that are fired in this song is that Yoongi doesn't directly address any one person in particular. He said "I wasn't referencing anyone specifically, but if you read those lines and think they're directed at you...well then...that's your problem." I am paraphrasing, but it was something along those lines. 😂😂
It’s a CRIME that BTS doesn’t have a Grammy yet. The awards shows are ridiculous and blind. Thank you for acknowledging their hard work and dedication.
It breaks my heart because I KNOW it's not by merit. But by politics and popularity amongst Grammy nominees/personnel. Suga wants one. Because of THAT I want it for him. I can't stand the Scammy's. I stopped watching these shows. They used bts for views. Thank goodness they got a standing ovation for their performances. Well deserved.
DEFINITELY BTS DESERVES GRAMMY, but the fact is grammy doesn't deserves 'em. BTS is much superior than that, it's those pill poppers and satan worshipper getting that stupid award. Grammy knows BTS' worth that's why they use them for their views and personal profit. Just watch the views go down NOW after BTS is gone for military service. karma bish
Yeah The Grammys need BTS, BTS does not need the Grammys. The Grammy's are so full of themselves that they only give awards to other artist that are in the illuminati, and if your not in that circle they don't care. we all know that BTS deserves that award though
every time I watch someone react to "daechwita" its like I'm experiencing for the first time it all over again! I love it so much! I love seeing people see how talented Yoongi is. He is a genius!
i know, right??? seeing them being confused about the word itself, then yoongi playing two characters, then the flow switch, then killing the emperor.. i always enjoy it
Yesss he's been making beats for BTS since like 2014 and in interviews he says he always starts with the beat!! He originally wanted to just be a producer for BTS not be a member hahaha
Daechwita (대취타) is a group of traditional instruments that are played during the king's ceremonial processions. it was performed during military marches or when the army won the war. only the military was allowed to play it at the time. but here 대취타 itself is turned on its head as a symbol of rebellion against the severe king. the executioner is on the rebellion side too, you can see him and Yoongi's character meeting eyes in the village in the beginning of the mv. and also noticethat all those black clothed people that were kneeling to the king (but were still humiliated) in the end are shaking their heads to the rebellion leader singing Daechwita. they support him out of choice, not fear or force. they don't want their king too the king is aka Agust D: he is blond like Yoongi was during Agust D - first mixtape, that got him an immense fame. a quote from "The Last": "And Min Yoongi? I killed him" - this is Agust D's words about getting through the hardships and using them to fire up the greed that was a weapon to get to the point he is at today. he had to create a persona that could take it and shrug everything off. so Agust D is the persona that gave him power and fame, took him to the heights he's at. The king is full of himself, he is rough, doesn't care about those who's below him, killing people if he doesn't like them (execution scene, boxes with heads). That's the representation of what he could have become under the industry and success / what he is turning into / what people have made him out to be the rebellious one is Min Yoongi, his commoner self who's there to take the control back and kill the king and take over the throne, to force his real self to remember where he came from. he is the "reality check" to "put my feet on the ground", show that he still values his roots and his journey both characters share the same scar to signal that they are one. that's why one of them is hiding under the hat at the market place, bc he looks like the king. also in k-dramas a man with a scar couldn't become a king (a symbolic artistic touch that is not a historic fact), this would mean that mv’s character had to fight all royalties to become the king which is basically the story of bts. though Yoongi said he wanted a scar bc it just looks cool 😄 there's a lot more but go to bookish theories channel :) they have amazing explanations (would NOT recommend dkdktv for this one)
@@tacocat5466 hmm can't remember anything else like that. their explanations are good (their attitude is another story lol). but i still would recommend to check out bookish theories. they do a thorough research and they have a bigger coverage of bts' discography as well as deep and more complicated analysis~
Something VERY important about the video is that in ancient Korea, the king could not have any type of scar On the body and much less on the face, it was IMPOSSIBLE for a prince to be crowned if he had a scar. So the fact that Yoongi or Suga as king has been crowned EVEN having that scar on his face, shows how strong and powerful he is.
Okay, to blow your mind even more. He wrote the lyrics and the beat and produced the whole song plus came up with the concept for the MV and learned traditional sword dance in 2 days. Here Suga kills himself. Blond King is the greedy, ambitious Suga of the past, dark haired Suga is him in the present.💜💜💜
Id like to expound, I see it as not only Past vs Present, but two sides at war within him now. The Pride/Ego that was born from his godlike success is in a constant battle of dominance with the raw, hungry, desperate drive he started rapping with. A question of who is he now, and which side will win out. Suga mentioned once that even he doesn’t know if the bullet hit the king at the end
Watching people lose their minds over this song is one of my absolute favorite things to do. It’s freaking amazing and never gets old :-P Min Yoon-gi completely converted me to both K-pop and K-hip-hop. ❤
@@ughcoded yeah but banana milk built the Jungkook he is today 🤣....and to say he now likes it or not banana milk will be forever iconic-remembered whenever Armys will talk about Jungkook and Bora history 😌 no other drinks or alcohol can replace it 🌚😆💜.... And it was Weverse live Vlive stopped working 👀
"Agust D" spelled BACKWARDS is D-TSUGA "D-T" represents "D-Town" aka "Daegu Town" his city in South Korea he was born in, and then "Suga" spelled backwards. Another fun fact, "Suga" is short for the two words "Shooting-guard" (he played basketball, and still loves to go to games and watches it all around the world) . "SHOO(ting)-GUA(rd)" - "SUGA" ....Get it? 💜
Suga lives and breathes music. He co-wrote and produced this song. He's going on tour next month so there's probably another album about to drop so keep an eye out for it because like you pointed out it's not going to be played on American radio. That's why we appreciate these reactions SO much because we know this is the only way a new audience will find their music.
His real name is Min Yoongi, his BTS stage name is SUGA, and his solo alter ego is Agust D. He's a grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and producer. He was originally recruited by company as a producer. he's one of the most in demand producers in Korea. He wrote, produced, and arranged everything for this including the MV. Yes he really is that dude. YOU HAVEN'T EVEN HEARD HIS SELF TITLED SONG "AGUST D" . You gotta check that one yet!
Suga made this song and video for free for the fans. When he met with producers and they had drawn up a storyboard, he finally said, ah, hell, let's just make a movie. I don't care what it costs. And it was his personal money. So, yeah, he cares about the art and quality of his stuff.
The whole D2 album is a masterpiece. Suga lives & breathes music and it shows in his work, especially his lyricism. Thank you for such genuine reactions!!
i usually don’t comment on vids but watching you fall down the bts rapline rabbit hole is so entertaining and wholesome lol! it’s so nice to see people going in with an open mind and respecting their artistry despite the language barrier! another hype one from yoongi is the track ‘agust d’ like HE TALKS HIS SHIT IN THAT SONG!!!
In Daechwita MV, AgustD played both roles. The king represents his past, and the one who killed the king is his present self. That scar over his eyes has a significant meaning. Please watch the new release MVs of Haegeum and Amygdala. You will understand where he's coming from.
To summarise this mv : These are 2 parts of himself The blonde (long hair) is AgustD and the black haired one is Suga AGUSTD is arrogant and it's shown when he raps whereas yoongi is the opposite It's like Agust D is himself from past and Suga is the one from present So in the end, according to me, Suga killed his past self and rose from his ashes as something new P.s : The scene which is from the second verse can be seen as Suga and other 6 people So it can symbolise Suga and 6 BTS members 😃
16:51 I love to know that you liked the beat, he actually produced it himself. He wrote, produced and performed the song all on his own. He actually even came up with the storyline for the music video. He is so talented he topped the charts with 3 different names: Suga of BTS, Agust D and Min Yoongi (his real name). 💜💜
This!! Suga is the member of BTS that does the most producing and beat making (for himself, for BTS, for other artists, etc). He really makes all his own beats which is really freakin impressive lol Suga always says he starts with the beat when he writes a song (whereas RM usually starts with lyrics) so as a fellow beat appreciator I think you would really fuck with Suga hahahah
@@jkab303 he usually works with their in house producers like EL CAPITXN, Slow Rabbit, GHSTLOOP, Pdogg... The other people involved are always credited. For Daechwita in particular he worked with EL CAPITXN
@@elisabetta2729 yes for sureee he definitely has that team of producers he collaborates with at bighit bless all of them !! just wanted to stress that suga has a heavy involvement in beat making since this reactor loves beats so much haha
That's it, you said it: you can't NOT acknowledge this level of talent. Hands down. The music industry is scared of these guys,that's it. Thank you for the effort and genuinely appreciating their work!
Yeah and its because the western music industry is racist and wont give their korean songs the radio spins they deserve, only supporting up beat pop songs like dynamite etc and totally ignoring masterpieces like ON and Black Swan
"He's a problem." 😂😂😂 Yes. He's known for being a savage. BUT he's also a super kind person. He takes care of his fellow members and his fans. And that's why he truly does get all the ladies. His real name is Yoongi. For shits and giggles, search "Yoongi marry me" and see how many proposals he gets. It's gotta be a world record. 😂 So glad you reviewed this one. It's one of my favorites.
He's not known for being a 'savage'. That's what fans thought he was to satisfy their own image of him in their mind. He was, and always has been the sweetest lol. PLEASE stop calling him savage it's literally 2023. And maybe watch him interact with other people on suchwita or something.
@@tanie3543I think you do not understand the context when he is called savage. It is referred to his writing. His diss tracks are indeed savage, hence the loving term savage.
This is a little bit of a side note, but something I love about BTS is how supportive all the members are of each other’s individual endeavors. When this dropped, all the others would bring this song up all the time. Then the first time it was performed live, about a year after it dropped, they surprised us with a group performance. It was both amazing and hilarious. I was not prepared lol.
Did you notice that the beat and melody stays relatively the same? It’s Yoongi’s rap and tone that makes us feel like there’s different rhythms and melody (it's obvious when you listen to the instrumental, Yoongi is so cool /ᐠ - ˕ -マ) • For good translations "Doolset Bangtan" is the ARMY reference they have every songs with explanations and also cultural context, so it’s really helpful to understand the songs better - it’s really the best! ♡ • In addition "Muish’s Ramblings" she doesn’t translate every songs but for the one she translates she explains some slangs / cultural references in details • For Daechwita the channel "Bookish Theories" has a good video explanation PS: You asked before what does BTS stands for: BTS Korean name is 방탄소년단 (Bangtan Sonyeondan) it means Bulletproof (Bangtan) Boy Scouts (Sonyeondan) According to J-Hope (translation by bangtansubs) « Bangtan means bullet-proof so it means that we aim to block oppression and discrimination that rain on adolescents like bullets, and we protect their values and ideals » (130629 Super Junior’s Kiss the Radio) « Blocking prejudice and pressure against people in their 10s, 20s’ - And to proudly protect our music’s worth » (150622 YamanTV) Also in 2017, BTS got a new logo and extended the meaning of « Bulletproof Boy Scout » to « BTS (Beyond the Scene) » it contains the idea of growth « BTS who is going beyond the realities they are facing, and going forward » - this is also represented by their logo ⟭⟬ - a door that can be opened for a way forward. It's really nice that you pay attention to what they say ♡ and hope you'll continue to enjoy the journey of discovering BTS discography!
Yes, good rec on Doolset Bangtan for great translations & additional explanations of cultural references, word play, etc… so many layers to understand, just makes this song that much more of a masterpiece BANGER. SUGA, AgustD, YoonGi… I love that guy💜Thanks for LISTENING & feelin it
If you liked this, you will probably like these as well: RM - Joke Agust D - Agust D Agust D - Give it to me BTS - Cyphers 1-4 BTS - Outro: Tear Jimin also just dropped his first solo... Jimin - Set me free pt. 2 (You might like it 🙂)
Suga/Agust D came up with the story of this mv. He's playing the berserk king and the villager/assassin. There are many meanings behind this. The king is blonde and the villager is black haired. This MV from his 2nd mixtape D-2 came out in 2020, when Suga/Agust D had black hair. By making the king blond, he's actually referring to his past self, in his previous mixtape (2016), who was hungry for more, and could lose his footing and humbleness after all the success. Suga had released his 1st mixtape in 2016, and he was donning blonde hair in the MVs of that mixtape. So basically Agust D of 2020 killed his old (2016) self and is perfectly comfortable, contented and healthily aiming for more goals while remaining humble. AND the story he referenced to was of a Korean king of joseon dynasty who had gone crazy after getting power of the throne, was killing people left and right. That's why the lyric: "gwanghae flow" (name of the king)
@@chessieco6734 welcome☺️ you can also refer to Yoongi's official interview in 2020 after D-2 release, it's there on bangtantv channel. He speaks about all this in there.
You don’t know how warm my heart gets when I see a new rapline reaction. I cherish BTS in general so much and it’s like a serotonin boost when I see new people appreciating our dudes and their artistry. Thank you 💜
music is truly a universal language but too many people haven't opened their minds and broadened their horizons. people hear "korean boy band" and immediately let their preconceptions and prejudices keep them from experiencing bts's artistry. i love your reactions and commentary
Thank you for acknowledging the talent of our guys and the fact that radio doesn’t play them. It’s frustrating for me when others don’t get to see/experience what ARMY does! You will love the Cypher series!
Daechwita is pronounced like Day-chi-ta. Fun fact: In the beginning of the video, there is a fight scene after Suga get shoulder bumped. The two people are his group members Jin and Jungkook, the oldest and the youngest in the group. Almost every video has a behind the scene video as well. Recently they have been releasing the studio sessions as well.
When you said that western artists are AFRAID of this kind of talent, you got me. It's true. Only the greats will work with BTS, and especially with BTS' more commercial English era songs, I really feel that a LOT of hip-hop artists worry about street cred to be honest. But truly, most of BTS is SO REAL and so filled with heart and soul. I love that you can see it!❤The rapline are the most palatable for western hip-hop fans and Suga has Eminem fast 'tongue technology' that really endears him to western audiences. They are all geniuses actually but Suga baby has got the sauce fer sure!!!❤
When I started listening to BTS a few years ago, I was continually mad that I hadn't heard so many of their older singles and album tracks. Thank you for pointing out how high quality the music and visuals are. The members, company staff, and everyone involved with the music and MV productions work so damn hard, and there is love and passion in it. Love your reactions and can't wait to see you being continuously surprised and delighted as you continue your journey!
when people comment on the quality of mv’s I always realize how much we take that for granted - top tier is where BTS operates and it’s so consistent I forget to appreciate it
Your comments are absolutely spot on. BtS is totally serious about their music. They work so hard on every song. They don't rest on a big fan base. Suga was a born musician. 💜
you remind me of what it was like to discover them and their music, thanks for that. there's been a lot of people trying to ride off their success so trust me when I say ARMYs can tell when it's genuine or not and it's clear you're getting the art, you respect it and vibe with it and I'm grateful.
“He a problem” hahaha! There’s a reason one of ARMY’s oldest running inside jokes is “I will sue you, Min Yoongi!” I’m so glad you’ve found SUGA’s solo stuff. He’s my BTS bias (though I love all of them!) and his music actually got me, at the ripe old age of 39, to listen to and appreciate rap for the first time. Because of him, RM and J-Hope I discovered other rappers like NF, J. Cole, etc and have come to appreciate rap as an art in a way I wouldn’t have otherwise. Daechwita is such a fun track. There are so many cool historical references and lil nods to both SUGA’s history as well as BTS history in the video. There are several interviews where he talks about his intentions with the track and the MV, so if you want to go more in-depth definitely check those out. Both his mixtapes, Agust D and D2, have amazing, self-produced tracks on them. He, like all the guys, is uber talented. I can’t wait to see you react to more of his stuff, and I’m excited for you to hear RM’s solos as well. Cheers!
i would like to say, yoongi wasn’t talking about anyone in this song (other fans were pissy cuz they thought he was talking bout their idols lmao) so Yoongi said if you feel attacked then that’s on you 🤣
I’ve been a fan of BTS since 2013 and I can honestly say that one of the things they have continued to do, whether through their mix tapes or as a group, is explore and experiment with new styles and genres. Nothing is ever half assed, their level of artistry is insane and so genuine. I see plenty of comments giving context to the background and cultural context of Daechwita and there’s so much in every song they touch. Their song Spring Day touches on the Sewol tragedy of 2014 where a ferry filled with students sunk into the sea and due to culture customs, most students did not try to leave the ferry even as the captain did. Spring Day’s a song that hasn’t stopped charting in South Korea since it first came out in 2017 and BTS are one of the few artists to have ever openly acknowledged it because of how political the tragedy was. I know it’s been mentioned, but I wanted to highlight that BTS came from a small company. As a long time fan of kpop and a fan of underdog groups that disbanded due to not having the privilege of a financially successful company, the odds were always stacked against BTS and they were, by all means, meant to fail the way so many other groups did by design. Thankfully that’s not the case but I did want to give a shout-out to their roots because they fought tooth and nail to get to where they are today and yet they never lost their drive or kindness. Yoongi (suga/agustD) is honestly one of the most comforting people I’ve found in all these years (all the members are) and so there’s so much of what makes their music amazing built into their very DNA. Not even for a reaction video material, but I recommend you look up interviews or vlogs or episodes their company has uploaded where you can listen to them talk about life and mental health and how they view the world and how they in turn create their music because all members participate in writing and producing even if it isn’t always up to the rap line’s amount. They’re all credited artists on every album. Enjoy exploring them more and thank you for being genuinely curious!
This song is how my then 13-year-old daughter got me into BTS. She knew my love of 90’s hip hop & R&B and convinced me to watch this video. That was the end for me. I’ve never had so much love and respect for a band/group before in my entire life. They just have the whole package and on top of all the talent are just incredibly humble, respectful, GOOD people. I recommend the Proof Live video to get a good sense of the entire group and DEFINITELY Outro:Tear Live at Wembley for more rapline stuff. Great reaction! 💜
Your reaction was so authentic and genuine. Yes, thank you to Jcole for reaching an even larger audience of music lovers. Talent appreciates Talent and music is universal. BTS is worthy 💜 of respect in the world of music.
What's with the scar? A scar in old Korean reign would mean you are unfit to be a king. Which here means he is a rouge king. Also Daechwita is not just beat - This a traditional Korean song that was played exclusively for the kings. This song is symbolic of Yoongi as a world famous star trying to balance his roots and "killing" any ego that he may have to stay true. It's one of their loudest declaration of how proud they are are Koreans after many haters tried to say they're too westernised. This MV is based off of a historical event Also, Bang PD is their company's CEO - the humble man who is gathered and guided them into BTS as group and his someone the group holds special affection and respect for (don't let anyone else tell you otherwise because some people would try to say that) Bang PD was probably the first ever BTS fans and still likely their biggest supporter.
Suga is totally devoted to music to the point of working a delivery job to support himself during trainee day because his parents refused to. Suga is also an award winning producer as well.
Agust D / Suga / Yoongi has written some of my favorite lyrics of all time. The Last, Agust D (the song), Paradise, Seesaw, First Love, and in so many more he’s not afraid to open up about his own experiences both good and bad. He’s so self-reflective and the fact that he’s brave enough to put them into lyrics and show them to the world has helped so many people navigate their own experiences. Enjoy your journey and welcome to borahae land~💜
My favorite part of watching people react to this song is the flow change in the second verse. No one's ever ready! I love it! I was the exact same the first time I heard it lol he murders this song. Great reaction video!
I’m still not over Yoongi (Agust D) producing that delicious beat and instrumental himself… a legendary rapper AND producer. The instrumental also contains samples of traditional Korean Daechwita music (music played when the king enters the room).
This song is so much deeper than what westerners realize on first listen. I recommend watching the DKDKTV explanation video about this song. It’s brilliant. Also, Suga produces his own beats. He used Korean traditional instruments, so it adds to the complexity.
He literally released this mixtape for free and the production that went in that mv is insane. He made the beat and was involved in the making of the mv. The king represents the past Agust D and the black haired guy is the present Agust D The mv is a cinematic masterpiece too and you can look into someone's explanation I'm sure someone must've commented. And man thank you for that real talk at the end it's the truth and it's frustrating sometimes when people don't acknowledge their talen and look into them. And yes they are artists that never release anything without giving their everything and I'm so glad that the collab introduced to people like you who appreciate their talent.
He played both characters. The mad king and the rebel who kiIIs him. Fun fact: as the rebel he has 7 rebel companions, 6 men for his bts members and 1 woman representing armys. He kiIIs his old self in a way. There is a lot to unpack in this video.
This beat is all Suga. He's an awesome producer. I love how savage he can be, and I love the history and cinematic quality of the video. He IS a problem child, and trust and believe, cuz can get it any time he wants to. His fans are proposing to him all the time... even when he's not even there. ;) ("Yoongi Marry Me" has become an ARMY tradition.) I'm so glad you enjoyed this so much! Be careful playing it in the car - I've gotten speeding tickets because this man gives me a bad case of lead foot. I agree that it's a sad state of affairs that quality work like this can't gain a foothold in the west. If BTS spoke English, or if they weren't Asian, they'd own America by now. It's all about racism and xenophobia.
Don’t blame everything on racism and xenophobia. It’s just a fact that the US doesn’t have hardly any top songs that are not in English. The old joke ‘What do you call someone that speaks two languages? Bilingual. What do you call someone who speaks three languages? Trilingual! What do you call someone who only speaks one language? American!! This is all too true. If it’s not in English, it’s hard to get a foothold. Butter, Dynamite and Permission to Dance are very popular in the US, even though to Army they are the least ‘BTS-like’ songs. You’re now seeing more collabs with US artists and that’ll lead to more people going ‘who are these guys?’ And investigating like this gentleman has done. And his followers will also get exposed. They will continue to gain massive traction in the US. Simply because they are great, and people will start to get over the ‘but I don’t know Korean’ hurdle in their minds. It’s more work to find English lyrics, but if they do….they’ll fall down the rabbit hole just like us. Hopefully. 😂
Suga ABSOLUTELY lives and breathes his art! He legit has to force himself to get into other hobbies to get himself out of the studio for even a little bit.
My absolute favorite song is from Suga aka Agust D, called *The Last*, and it is him for the first time telling us his story and accepting who he is and is such an amazeing and encouraging song, plus rhe rap goes soooo hard, I really think you would appreciate it!! Thank you so much for reacting to our boys and enjoying their music!! 💜💜💜
Knew you would love this! (Who wouldn't love this?) Appreciate your honest closing remarks, just saying it out loud. ARMY knows that whatever the BTS guys do, as a group or individuals, they do well (beyond well!). They can feed us any genre, any sound, any subject, turn us on to anything new--because they never slack off on the quality, the musicality, the depth of lyrics, the commitment, the vision--all expressed in every aspect of their offering of the song. We admire them also as good people, as handsome and funny, but it's all always grounded in the music--because they keep it grounded there themselves. Welcome to our world.
You said it best. That’s why I respect the guys..with all this talent, quality, and substance. Still remaining grounded and hungry. I’ve only tapped into the rap line really so far aside from mic drop but I’ll get there. Just taking my time since they have so much content
your ending comments are so true. the bias that a lot of people and the western media have against them keeps many from experiencing their music. thankfully, there are artists and people out there who truly love and live music and artistry and those will be open hearted and open minded to them, and thus carry their influence to more audiences. Another great video, and your insight on the music and all its components, as well as the artistry is super appreciated!
Yeah! Suga did the beat, the lyrics... In fact, he did that for his entire album 💜 Not to mention that he produces beats for other artists💜💟💜 To put it very short: Suga is in double role here . By killing the king, he killed the ego, he chooses to be the simple Suga , no matter how successful he is . 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 u ! ( purple you- this is the way ARMY say " I love you)
One of the things I love about Yoongi and everyone in BTS is how I can vibe in my car without any idea of the lyrics but also go home and learn how much substance is in every lyric
Love this reaction! And honestly, you asked why isn’t this appreciated all over? You mentioned the fans are everywhere (we are!) but there is some serious gatekeeping by labels, some music publications and all radio companies in the US that will never acknowledge the talent, hard work and passion of BTS and their members. And frankly, they have a very large fan base that is predominantly female (but we love to see male ARMY 💜) and that instantly gets their artistry dismissed because what do the ladies know about music *eyeroll* Subscribed and can’t wait to see your next video
Six hours since you dropped this video, and you already have over 1100 comments. There's probably nothing left to say. 🤣 I do want to put out there that I really appreciate your authentic reaction. Thank you. 💜💜💜
bts' mindset is always "i have loyal fans so i have to give them more and be better to show i am greatful for the support" and it makes it easy to respect and love them
Thank you for acknowledging their artistry and talent and how the industry continues to gatekeep them from achieving even more. It's why Army fights so hard for them. BTS are the real deal! Individually and as a group, they have the whole package. I hope you get to check out Agust D when he tours next month. It's going to be unforgettable 🔥
I really appreciate that you take the time to stop and read the lyrics/understand the song. Suga has a really interesting story of how he got into music writing/producing. He produces music not only for himself but other artist of varying genres.
Yes! I always say this lyrics and So far away seems like I wrote myself, all of it, every word! When I read the lyrics for the first times I was blown away, because those are things I often think about me, about life... I identify myself so much with Suga, the chill personality, queit and introspective, shy who loves books and music, even the way to dress it's similar haha and his lyrics talks to me 😍😍
Yes August D is Suga's alter ego, the way to tell them apart is August D has the scar down his right eye and face. He played both roles, he was basically "killing the old him" and replacing him with his "new current" him. But there are several layers to interpret this video, if you really read deeply into the meanings. I loved your response to this video.
Yea you hit the nail on the head with this one. The beat goes so hard. The MV is cinematic. The match cuts are insane. The aesthetics are crazy. There's a whole story being told in this MV and it goes along with the instrumentals in the beat......i.e. Daewitchita which is ceremoniously played for Kings etc. The twang of the traditional Korean sound on top of the bass just matches so well. The reason his head didn't actually get cut off at the end........in the beginning of the MV you can see peasant Suga had some sort of a deal with the butcher who is also the executioner. It's very brief. Also, you notice in the beginning all the people are faithfully bowing to King Suga and he even hops on the back of one of them. Whereas in the end you see them all head banging to peasant Suga showing that the people had switched sides. BTS in both their group and solo work are veeerrry intentional with their music. It all goes together. It all tells a story. The words go with the sound go with the MV. Items in the MV are placed there intentionally as well. You will often find 'explanation' videos for their MVs. Also, the 2 guys fighting in the background are Jin and Jungkook of BTS. You can even find a clip of Jin saying his makeup and costume for the video took so long that he thought he should have a longer appearance in the MV. 😂 But they are so supportive of each other that often times they show up to the set just to show support and end up in the MV. In JHope's 'More' MV, you will find V makes a quick appearance. One of the aspects ARMY loves about BTS is how they support and care for each other. 💜
Yeah, the fans are worldwide and for a lot of us (59 yo in the US, metal head) these guys opened the door to hiphop discovery and curiosity. Why ain't they? You know, bro. You know. We know. But we just keep on doin' our thang. Reactors like you are so appreciated. You know what you're talking about, you got the ear for it and as you say, you ain't gonna gas nobody. Much love, fam. 💜
Yes, I’m a 58 year old white woman who was listening mostly to classical music and radiohead before my daughter shared bts. But I didn’t fall hard until Agust D and D2 came out. Now I’m Army. Also huge Epik High fan and listening to rap (not just Korean) on a regular basis.
I found my way to your page via Twitter and I just wanted to drop a comment to tell you this is by far my favorite Daechwita reaction video. You really captured what it felt like when this video dropped, even though fans were more familiar with Suga’s work, the beat, the lyrics, and the visuals were jaw dropping! At 7:35 when you talk about riding the beat I thought to myself “BRO WAIT TIL YOU GET TO THE FLOW CHANGE” and you did not disappoint! I’m sure many Army have it said it better before me, but watching someone discover how much more the members are than just their English hits or the polished boyband stereotype the industry wants to label them with. To your point, they care so much about the art form and the craft, they wouldn’t have so many fans otherwise. It’s a joy to watch someone so knowledgeable come to that realization and being willing to share that!
I started following you after your Arson reaction. I'm so thankful for the J-Hope J-Cole collab. It introduced them to a whole new audience that, unfortunatley, wouldn't have known about BTS or even given them a chance otherwise. You clearly love music and recognize their talent and skills. Hip Hop, while it started here and within the Black community, doesn't stop with us. I love your genuine reactions! Also, I laugh everytime you start talking to Nipsey over there on the wall. Lol.💜
if you would listen to the instrumentals only.. you will realize that the melody/beat almost never changes. It's Agust D voice and rapping that added the eargasm rhythm that made this piece amazing.
He got so many ladies... when other members in lives all so many fans say "YOONGI MARRY ME..." yeah... he got so may proposal other than anyone... They all got the power.. they talked about 100% true... that's why ARMYS are always with them.. BTS💜ARMY💜FOREVER
Lmao I loved how much you loved this song. It's indeed an amazing song! It's always such a bop. P.S. if you do listen to RM's "Joke" keep in mind that the whole song is literally a joke. He wrote it in a stream of consciousness and it shows how some "rappers" just have meaningless rhyme or beat without any meaning and he could do it too but RM's rap has real substance and meaning.
The underlying storyline of the MV is Yoongi essentially dethroning himself. His first mixtape Agust D was released in 2016 and came from a place of deep anger and hurt, exploring the emotions, insecurities and traumas that had plagued him for years-- he among all the BTS members comes from the roughest background, he experienced poverty and went against his parents to pursue music when he was only a teenager and this frequently led to him going hungry and living in very rough conditions-- But Yoongi's words connected with a lot of people, and in a lot of ways the album was revered, this level of honesty, especially about mental health, was not common in kpop or hip-hop in general. It was raw, the darkest pieces of Yoongi on display for everyone to see. But times obviously changed, Yoongi has found peace with that time, changed and evolved as a person, the anger and spite and ego that fuelled him has dissipated and he's become far healthier as a person. Success, stability and therapy have done a lot to help him. But he knew that when he released his second mixtape, people would expect more of that darkness and anger that he'd healed from. To go back to the past him that was so beloved by fans wouldn't have been healthy for him, so he had to dethrone the old Agust D (it's no mistake the king is as platinum blonde as he was when he dropped that first mixtape) to make way for his new self, still undoubtedly a rebel against the system but far more confident in himself, who reflects on his past rather than being consumed by it. It really is a journey, it's no wonder it took him four years to release another mixtape, he had to go through like six character arcs first.
He could use a deepr lyrics but Agust d said that this song focuses more on listening pleasure. He still got his words out tho! Glad to see you enjoy it. I'll be waiting for your next reaction
All of your comments are lucid, well thought out and well received. Your reaction is worth more than scores of others and is accepted as more sincere than most. THANK YOU.
If I'm not mistake, he wrote this song when he was on vocation. Their work ethic is so strong that even when they have rest time they still work in way like writing songs etc..etc. once Suga said he writes at least a song a day, so he must have hundreds of drafts and we r secure for music for years 😂❤
The way you really talk about them with respect and appreciate their hardwork and talent and efforts, thank you thank you so much for checking them out. It surprised me when you said Suga lives and breathes hiphop, cause even if you dont know much about the members' lives, it made me happy and proud that that reflects in their work!!
Thank you. Your passionate reaction matches the passion that BTS put out there. Welcome to the confusion of picking a favourite song. Every listen has blown my mind, no two songs the same, or even similar. After 10 years. Now that’s creative passion. Don’t forget you can get the explanation from DkDKTV to appreciate even more how clever the lyrics are. Your enjoyment is everything. 💜
I have been listening to their music for over 5 years and they ALWAYS manage to surprise me. You think you know what you're going to expect next, and NOPE. You don't. They continue to improve and get better and better. They truly have the passion and the craft and they do create ART. That's why they are loved by so many of us. It's not just a hype. You can see and recognize and appreciate art and hard work and talent when you see it. Thanks for giving them a chance! :)
Omg I love your reaction and everything you said about his love for hip hop is so true. When you mentioned him on a track with Kendrick or Twista, I got chills. That would be amazing! I bump this every day before work. ARMY FOR LIFE!!
This song + album deserved Grammy. They really deserved it! I think you should listen to Tomorrow and the Last. Suga is an amazing lyricist and producer.
Me encanta que hables del tema de que no aprecian el talento de BTS tanto en grupo como en solitario. Estos chicos no son solo canciones y bailes, son artistas con todas las letras. Muchos los discriminan por la raza o el idioma y los menosprecian sin siquiera tomarse el tiempo de escucharlos o entender la profundidad de las letras. Gracias por tomarte el tiempo! Saludos de Army Argentina 🇦🇷
un nadie guitarrista de una banda que no escucha ni su madre diciendo que escuchó 2 canciones de Bangtan y era la peor música que había escuchado en su vida................................... Dios dame paciencia para no salir con un lanzallamas. Dan vergüenza ajena y lamentablemente hay más de uno (sino la mayoría directamente) que son así.
@@fi0rella ni siquiera la habrá escuchado o leído la letra. Sino no estaría diciendo esas mmdas. Es real, el que conoce a bangtan no lo deja. No hay vuelta atrás. Ese solo habrá hecho la reacción solo para obtener likes y subs.
Being on this journey with you is so fun! :D I'm sure you want to look into the rappers first but Jimin (one of the vocalists) literally dropped the music video for the pre-release single of his first ever album TODAY!! Hope this might be your next reaction :D it's called set me free pt 2
“I know he got all the ladies” he is indeed the member that gets the biggest amount of marriage proposals out of all the guys hahaha
Yeah,i instantly scream YOONGIII MARRY MEE😂😂
And let’s not forget - the most proposals FROM the guys 😂
Yoongi marry me
It's an inside fandom joke
@@paulagrave9516 nope we very serious. I wud marry yoongi😂😂😂😂
Daechwita is the traditional music that was played in front of the King’s procession whenever the King left the palace during the Joseon dynasty in Korea. So what Suga is saying when he says play the Daechwita loudly, is “let everybody know that the King is coming.”
Oh I see..very dope…makes video make even more sense
The king and his army. Suga never forgets to add the ARMY part.
@@marinal. the explanation by bookish theories is better
@@Guellemuehle soooo much better
Plus the fact that he is a descendant from the clan of the last empress of Korea
Fun fact! Daechwita only has one beat throughout the song, it’s Yoongi’s rapping, flow and tone change that makes it feel like every verse has a different beat. It’s his polymetric rap flows, his agogic accents, or his use of syncopation to rap in between beats that makes him such a distinguished rapper. His signature rap style of being ahead of the beat, & then slowing down or speeding up his cadence giving the ultimate tension and release with his flow is so impressive. This man can build up 16 bars just by starting ahead of the beat, move to hitting behind, refuse to resolve the bar and then start hitting non traditional notes. Not only can he spit bars super fast, HE’S A FUCKING GENIUS, building palaces around other industry rappers with his lyrics and flows.
"Bang PD-nim told me I've become much brighter after releasing my mixtape (in reference to the letter and how he released his first mixtape as a way to let out toxic emotions). He even asked me where the indecisive person full of wrath from before had gone. It was my complex and the way to solve it was music that I need to make".
To begin with, “Daechwita” is the Korean word to refer to the traditional marching music played at the time of a King’s arrival. It is also played to announce important guests and other royalty. The music video starts with the King Agust D with a scar running across his eye. It looks fresh and hasn’t completely healed over yet. The other protagonist of the video is Agust D as a lowborn, also with a scar running across his face, completely healed over. This is relevant in order to show a natural progression and further reinforce that these two characters are simply versions of the same person in and out of time.
The King represents AGUST D of the past, with wounds fresh from the humiliation, malicious comments of haters and lack of support is defensive and reacts violently to opposition. A Suga full of ambition and anger (represented by his iconic blond hair from his first mixtape Agust D). This King is a tyrant, who kills those who oppose him and steops in his subjects. Yoongi himself has said that he used to be a very angry person who was overwhelmed with his career and mental health issues (as per a letter he shared on the Bangtan Fan Café, interviews afterwards and his mixtapes themselves).
For AGUST D of the present, the lowborn, those scars have faded away, leaving behind a more mature persona. In Korean tradition, a man or woman with a scar is barred from coveting the throne even if it rightfully belongs to them. As such, the fact that the King has an evident scar right on his face proves that he’s probably had to fight off all royalty to retain his position. It is likely that he wasn’t born royal either and had to fight his way up to the top. Having struggled so much, the King is wary of outsiders and taken on the role of a tyrant so that nobody can even dare to threaten his place. Taking the easy way out, he executes whoever complains, signified by the kneeling figures in black and disembodied victims of the King..
Peasant Suga is his current self, grounded and surrounded by others (as seen by him being backed by his crew of 6 other men and a woman, is quietly making the moves to stage a coup. He’s loved by the people and he has connections everywhere. The 6 men in his crew represent the rest of the members of BTS and the woman represents ARMY). The rest of the MV is pretty self-explanatory, with the "lowborn" AGUST D shooting The King. He's decided to kill the tyrant King through a Coup. He is trying to kill his toxic past self (which can also be a reference to his previous mixtape's song The Last: "Min Yoongi was dead. -I killed him-") to fully embrace who he is now; someone who doesn't care about charts or hatred from others, someone who isn't bothered by money and whose ambitions are less greedy and more rooted in artistry rather than a twisted idea of success. He doesn't need to fight to be at the top anymore, he already is. He KNOWS this, it isn't arrogance, it's just a fact; and he's settled with who he is now.
Daechwita’s music video single-handedly chalks the progression from Suga’s first mixtape to his latest, from being a young rapper to a professional Grammy-nominated artist. In order to reach this place, Suga has had to reject parts of himself that focused entirely on the negatives, on rage and on the material aspects of his success. He’s had to fight his shadow (a concept we see in his own solo from MOTS: 7 - Shadow), represented by the King Agust D and only when he could overpower his shadow, his true self could prevail. I think that listening to both his mixtapes is a great way to understand why the shift between D-2 Yoongi and Agust D Yoongi is so jarring but beautiful as well. Agust D and The Last are a wonderful way to start, so I would love if you reacted to those two songs next! You can feel how much of different place he's in now compared to back then. The Last is very heavy, though, so be careful!
Yoongi was involved in all aspects of this song and music video and had great input into how the music video was designed/produced (working as usual with Director Lumpens (Choi YongSeok) who does most BTS MVs) - Yoongi wrote, produced, composed the song, he conceptualised the MV and had creative control, all in his "spare" time for his fans as part of his second mix tape (D-2) that he gave to ARMY for free on soundcloud... He literally never stops creating. D-2 Album interview - th-cam.com/video/qLw8gLqf0bE/w-d-xo.html
BOOKISH THEORIES also does brilliant explanations to BTS work - Daechwita explanation th-cam.com/video/_-4njtd0WpE/w-d-xo.html (better than dkdktv's in my personal opinion), check it out if you're interested!
Other Video Fun facts -
1. The executione is actually the butcher shown at the beginning of the MV, the one peasant Suga greets.
2- He is, also, the director of lighting haha
3. The gun used to kill the King was a Colt M 1860 ARMY
4. They were going to use a really expensive modern car but it wouldn't drift so then they went with the old car that was really flash when Yoongi was young
5. The picture on the banner the guys held up half way through is an iconic image drawn by JK of their boss PD Bang and Suga did the iconic PD Bang finger spin!
6. Jin and JK make a cameo in the video! Try to find them hehe
Daejanggeum Park is where the MV was filmed.... It is a giant film set that doubles as a public historical park where people can come to "experience" old times.
Yoongi (Suga) is a member of the clan of the very last empress of Korea.
Thank you so much for explaining everything 🤗💜
i aint reading all that 🤣🤣🤣
i aint reading all that, happy for you tho…or sorry that happened 💜💜
I'll help shorten this down it's an explanation of how the whole song and music video was created. How yoongi got the idea of killing the king which is his old self to signify that the old Yoongi is no longer here. It also brings in some of the history of the joseon dynasty.
I do recommended reading the whole thing because I did miss some amazing points this person made
fun fact: the beat through the whole song is the same but suga's rap flow makes it sound different
O wow!! Thanks for pointing this out!
When I tell you my mind was BLOWN the second I heard the song without lyrics 😮💨😮💨😮💨
I was about to comment this.
Yoongi is a genius
just...ugh, he's fucking amazing ✨
more specifically there is no chord progression. It's all in one chord. Normally a song will have 3 or 4 chords but not this one lol. It's a skill to make that sound not boring!!!
You said, “This isn’t a money grab.” So true. Suga paid over $2M on the production of this video, and spent countless hours making this album. But he gave it all away for free to his fans. Completely free.
Where do you get your information from? I find it hard to believe Suga spent $2mil on this.
@@sevenxgirl 2 million won I believe which is about $1.5K in USD
wait did he really spend 2 mil?
@@aleshasmikrokosmos ma'am his jacket costs more than that lmao
@@mihika2055 we’re talking about the production…however I could be wrong. I was just giving another perspective
He didn't just choose the beat... he MADE it. What a man
What I love about the shots that are fired in this song is that Yoongi doesn't directly address any one person in particular. He said "I wasn't referencing anyone specifically, but if you read those lines and think they're directed at you...well then...that's your problem." I am paraphrasing, but it was something along those lines. 😂😂
O’ there was no need to call out names..these people know who they are. That’s what I loved about it
@@G.Rudi.B yep
It’s a CRIME that BTS doesn’t have a Grammy yet. The awards shows are ridiculous and blind. Thank you for acknowledging their hard work and dedication.
spill
It breaks my heart because I KNOW it's not by merit. But by politics and popularity amongst Grammy nominees/personnel. Suga wants one. Because of THAT I want it for him. I can't stand the Scammy's. I stopped watching these shows. They used bts for views. Thank goodness they got a standing ovation for their performances. Well deserved.
DEFINITELY BTS DESERVES GRAMMY, but the fact is grammy doesn't deserves 'em. BTS is much superior than that, it's those pill poppers and satan worshipper getting that stupid award. Grammy knows BTS' worth that's why they use them for their views and personal profit. Just watch the views go down NOW after BTS is gone for military service. karma bish
Yeah The Grammys need BTS, BTS does not need the Grammys. The Grammy's are so full of themselves that they only give awards to other artist that are in the illuminati, and if your not in that circle they don't care. we all know that BTS deserves that award though
I mean we all know they could get a Grammy but honestly Grammy is rigid even Eminem spoke about it and he knows and unfortunately the Grammy fuk up
every time I watch someone react to "daechwita" its like I'm experiencing for the first time it all over again! I love it so much! I love seeing people see how talented Yoongi is. He is a genius!
i know, right???
seeing them being confused about the word itself, then yoongi playing two characters, then the flow switch, then killing the emperor.. i always enjoy it
and agust d too 😮💨
Yk there are those songs you would give anything to be able to listen to for the first time again…this is definitely one of them
@@sashavukelja exactly. The MV is honestly like a mini movie
Agreeeee
He actually produced the song himself, he started as a producer and you can tell when you listen to his songs ❤
Yesss he's been making beats for BTS since like 2014 and in interviews he says he always starts with the beat!! He originally wanted to just be a producer for BTS not be a member hahaha
Oh he a damn beast..much respect 🔥🔥
@@G.Rudi.B exactly
Daechwita (대취타) is a group of traditional instruments that are played during the king's ceremonial processions. it was performed during military marches or when the army won the war. only the military was allowed to play it at the time. but here 대취타 itself is turned on its head as a symbol of rebellion against the severe king. the executioner is on the rebellion side too, you can see him and Yoongi's character meeting eyes in the village in the beginning of the mv. and also noticethat all those black clothed people that were kneeling to the king (but were still humiliated) in the end are shaking their heads to the rebellion leader singing Daechwita. they support him out of choice, not fear or force. they don't want their king too
the king is aka Agust D: he is blond like Yoongi was during Agust D - first mixtape, that got him an immense fame. a quote from "The Last": "And Min Yoongi? I killed him" - this is Agust D's words about getting through the hardships and using them to fire up the greed that was a weapon to get to the point he is at today. he had to create a persona that could take it and shrug everything off. so Agust D is the persona that gave him power and fame, took him to the heights he's at. The king is full of himself, he is rough, doesn't care about those who's below him, killing people if he doesn't like them (execution scene, boxes with heads). That's the representation of what he could have become under the industry and success / what he is turning into / what people have made him out to be
the rebellious one is Min Yoongi, his commoner self who's there to take the control back and kill the king and take over the throne, to force his real self to remember where he came from. he is the "reality check" to "put my feet on the ground", show that he still values his roots and his journey
both characters share the same scar to signal that they are one. that's why one of them is hiding under the hat at the market place, bc he looks like the king. also in k-dramas a man with a scar couldn't become a king (a symbolic artistic touch that is not a historic fact), this would mean that mv’s character had to fight all royalties to become the king which is basically the story of bts. though Yoongi said he wanted a scar bc it just looks cool 😄
there's a lot more but go to bookish theories channel :) they have amazing explanations
(would NOT recommend dkdktv for this one)
oooh, why not dkdktv for this one?
@@tacocat5466 their interpretation strays away from the meaning yoongi said he intended to put into the mv
@@erume5776 ooh, thank you! is that the case for other mv's as well? :/
@@tacocat5466 hmm can't remember anything else like that. their explanations are good (their attitude is another story lol). but i still would recommend to check out bookish theories. they do a thorough research and they have a bigger coverage of bts' discography as well as deep and more complicated analysis~
This is a very very apt comment probably summed up the mv most perfectly
Something VERY important about the video is that in ancient Korea, the king could not have any type of scar On the body and much less on the face, it was IMPOSSIBLE for a prince to be crowned if he had a scar. So the fact that Yoongi or Suga as king has been crowned EVEN having that scar on his face, shows how strong and powerful he is.
Okay, to blow your mind even more. He wrote the lyrics and the beat and produced the whole song plus came up with the concept for the MV and learned traditional sword dance in 2 days. Here Suga kills himself. Blond King is the greedy, ambitious Suga of the past, dark haired Suga is him in the present.💜💜💜
Id like to expound, I see it as not only Past vs Present, but two sides at war within him now.
The Pride/Ego that was born from his godlike success is in a constant battle of dominance with the raw, hungry, desperate drive he started rapping with.
A question of who is he now, and which side will win out.
Suga mentioned once that even he doesn’t know if the bullet hit the king at the end
@@ani989 we might know if he decides to continue the story when his first solo album is released 🤞
God I am loving learning about these guys...💕 I had the distinct feel of killing an ego, just...ugh 😅
@@Bludreamgirl are you a new army?
@@jkzrrrr ✨BRAND new ✨
I love when ppl actually pay attention to the lyrics. The whole video is a gem… suga is that guy!!! He’s the most quiet yet most savage one
Watching people lose their minds over this song is one of my absolute favorite things to do. It’s freaking amazing and never gets old :-P Min Yoon-gi completely converted me to both K-pop and K-hip-hop. ❤
Yes!! Me too 😅
hahah me too. it´s 12.02 am here, and i´m here.. looking again someone new losing him mind w this video hahah
Me too love all of them rap but Suga wow!
I was in a cab last week and played this and the driver was like yooo what is this 😂 it was adorable
*I love how this man gives his honest reaction and understand what he needs to understand....* 💜
Facts!! 💜
Hi ! İt's unrelated, but jungkook told in his most recent vlive that he doesn't like banana milk anymore 💀💀
@@ughcoded yeah but banana milk built the Jungkook he is today 🤣....and to say he now likes it or not banana milk will be forever iconic-remembered whenever Armys will talk about Jungkook and Bora history 😌 no other drinks or alcohol can replace it 🌚😆💜.... And it was Weverse live Vlive stopped working 👀
@@jodyunapologeticallymewest9964 💜💜
Yoongi MARRY ME (just in case suga sees this)
"Agust D" spelled BACKWARDS is D-TSUGA "D-T" represents "D-Town" aka "Daegu Town" his city in South Korea he was born in, and then "Suga" spelled backwards. Another fun fact, "Suga" is short for the two words "Shooting-guard" (he played basketball, and still loves to go to games and watches it all around the world) . "SHOO(ting)-GUA(rd)" - "SUGA" ....Get it? 💜
I always wonder if he'd been a power forward if they would've called him Pofo
he used to be member of a underground hip-hop team called d - town
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@@Rachel-sv9pq that's hilarious 😂😂😂 thank you for this ... Poco 💜 (stupid autocorrect! Pofo)
Wow! I didn’t know that!!!! 😮😮😮
jk and jin in the background fighting while suga is rapping hits hard too
Suga lives and breathes music. He co-wrote and produced this song. He's going on tour next month so there's probably another album about to drop so keep an eye out for it because like you pointed out it's not going to be played on American radio. That's why we appreciate these reactions SO much because we know this is the only way a new audience will find their music.
His real name is Min Yoongi, his BTS stage name is SUGA, and his solo alter ego is Agust D. He's a grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and producer. He was originally recruited by company as a producer. he's one of the most in demand producers in Korea. He wrote, produced, and arranged everything for this including the MV. Yes he really is that dude.
YOU HAVEN'T EVEN HEARD HIS SELF TITLED SONG "AGUST D" . You gotta check that one yet!
This right here! ❤🔥
Suga made this song and video for free for the fans. When he met with producers and they had drawn up a storyboard, he finally said, ah, hell, let's just make a movie. I don't care what it costs. And it was his personal money. So, yeah, he cares about the art and quality of his stuff.
It wasnt his personal money. It was BH budget like all the others
@LynnHermione
Yes it definitely was Suga's personal money. Thats why you do see the Big Hit logo in the beginning, like all BTS songs.
@@adeleneliu1179 because they don't fckn use the official BH logo for the member's solo songs
The whole D2 album is a masterpiece. Suga lives & breathes music and it shows in his work, especially his lyricism. Thank you for such genuine reactions!!
god I hope he'll listen to the whole mixtape !
"People" is one of my favorites off the album
i usually don’t comment on vids but watching you fall down the bts rapline rabbit hole is so entertaining and wholesome lol! it’s so nice to see people going in with an open mind and respecting their artistry despite the language barrier! another hype one from yoongi is the track ‘agust d’ like HE TALKS HIS SHIT IN THAT SONG!!!
In Daechwita MV, AgustD played both roles. The king represents his past, and the one who killed the king is his present self. That scar over his eyes has a significant meaning. Please watch the new release MVs of Haegeum and Amygdala. You will understand where he's coming from.
Can’t wait he gets to it 🤪
@@D_DKV frrr😭
To summarise this mv :
These are 2 parts of himself
The blonde (long hair) is AgustD and the black haired one is Suga
AGUSTD is arrogant and it's shown when he raps whereas yoongi is the opposite
It's like Agust D is himself from past and Suga is the one from present
So in the end, according to me, Suga killed his past self and rose from his ashes as something new
P.s : The scene which is from the second verse can be seen as Suga and other 6 people
So it can symbolise Suga and 6 BTS members 😃
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16:51 I love to know that you liked the beat, he actually produced it himself. He wrote, produced and performed the song all on his own. He actually even came up with the storyline for the music video. He is so talented he topped the charts with 3 different names: Suga of BTS, Agust D and Min Yoongi (his real name). 💜💜
This!! Suga is the member of BTS that does the most producing and beat making (for himself, for BTS, for other artists, etc). He really makes all his own beats which is really freakin impressive lol Suga always says he starts with the beat when he writes a song (whereas RM usually starts with lyrics) so as a fellow beat appreciator I think you would really fuck with Suga hahahah
@@jkab303 he usually works with their in house producers like EL CAPITXN, Slow Rabbit, GHSTLOOP, Pdogg... The other people involved are always credited. For Daechwita in particular he worked with EL CAPITXN
@@elisabetta2729 yes for sureee he definitely has that team of producers he collaborates with at bighit bless all of them !! just wanted to stress that suga has a heavy involvement in beat making since this reactor loves beats so much haha
@@elisabetta2729 yh but Yoongi is the main producer.
That's it, you said it: you can't NOT acknowledge this level of talent.
Hands down. The music industry is scared of these guys,that's it.
Thank you for the effort and genuinely appreciating their work!
They are simultaneously insanely successful but still also insanely underrated, a weird dichotomy for sure
They are popular for the 'wrong' songs, that's why they're underrated. There are too many hidden masterpieces.
Yeah and its because the western music industry is racist and wont give their korean songs the radio spins they deserve, only supporting up beat pop songs like dynamite etc and totally ignoring masterpieces like ON and Black Swan
@@JasmineDragonXYL Facts!
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"He's a problem." 😂😂😂 Yes. He's known for being a savage. BUT he's also a super kind person. He takes care of his fellow members and his fans. And that's why he truly does get all the ladies. His real name is Yoongi. For shits and giggles, search "Yoongi marry me" and see how many proposals he gets. It's gotta be a world record. 😂 So glad you reviewed this one. It's one of my favorites.
He's not known for being a 'savage'. That's what fans thought he was to satisfy their own image of him in their mind. He was, and always has been the sweetest lol. PLEASE stop calling him savage it's literally 2023. And maybe watch him interact with other people on suchwita or something.
Free him I beg
@@tanie3543 he's known for being savage in his RAP obviously... that's why op said he's really kind in person😅
@@tanie3543I think you do not understand the context when he is called savage. It is referred to his writing. His diss tracks are indeed savage, hence the loving term savage.
@@cyann410 sorry, i get too defensive knowing how much people misunderstand his personality. I understand your point now :')
The way he got you giggling and smiling is such a mood, honestly. Yoongi is something else
This is a little bit of a side note, but something I love about BTS is how supportive all the members are of each other’s individual endeavors. When this dropped, all the others would bring this song up all the time. Then the first time it was performed live, about a year after it dropped, they surprised us with a group performance. It was both amazing and hilarious. I was not prepared lol.
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Here’s the link to watch it!
Straight up classic 🤣
Did you notice that the beat and melody stays relatively the same? It’s Yoongi’s rap and tone that makes us feel like there’s different rhythms and melody (it's obvious when you listen to the instrumental, Yoongi is so cool /ᐠ - ˕ -マ)
• For good translations "Doolset Bangtan" is the ARMY reference they have every songs with explanations and also cultural context, so it’s really helpful to understand the songs better - it’s really the best! ♡
• In addition "Muish’s Ramblings" she doesn’t translate every songs but for the one she translates she explains some slangs / cultural references in details
• For Daechwita the channel "Bookish Theories" has a good video explanation
PS: You asked before what does BTS stands for:
BTS Korean name is 방탄소년단 (Bangtan Sonyeondan) it means Bulletproof (Bangtan) Boy Scouts (Sonyeondan)
According to J-Hope (translation by bangtansubs)
« Bangtan means bullet-proof so it means that we aim to block oppression and discrimination that rain on adolescents like bullets, and we protect their values and ideals » (130629 Super Junior’s Kiss the Radio)
« Blocking prejudice and pressure against people in their 10s, 20s’ - And to proudly protect our music’s worth » (150622 YamanTV)
Also in 2017, BTS got a new logo and extended the meaning of « Bulletproof Boy Scout » to « BTS (Beyond the Scene) » it contains the idea of growth « BTS who is going beyond the realities they are facing, and going forward » - this is also represented by their logo ⟭⟬ - a door that can be opened for a way forward.
It's really nice that you pay attention to what they say ♡ and hope you'll continue to enjoy the journey of discovering BTS discography!
Yes, good rec on Doolset Bangtan for great translations & additional explanations of cultural references, word play, etc… so many layers to understand, just makes this song that much more of a masterpiece BANGER.
SUGA, AgustD, YoonGi… I love that guy💜Thanks for LISTENING & feelin it
If you liked this, you will probably like these as well:
RM - Joke
Agust D - Agust D
Agust D - Give it to me
BTS - Cyphers 1-4
BTS - Outro: Tear
Jimin also just dropped his first solo... Jimin - Set me free pt. 2 (You might like it 🙂)
Suga/Agust D came up with the story of this mv.
He's playing the berserk king and the villager/assassin.
There are many meanings behind this.
The king is blonde and the villager is black haired. This MV from his 2nd mixtape D-2 came out in 2020, when Suga/Agust D had black hair.
By making the king blond, he's actually referring to his past self, in his previous mixtape (2016), who was hungry for more, and could lose his footing and humbleness after all the success. Suga had released his 1st mixtape in 2016, and he was donning blonde hair in the MVs of that mixtape.
So basically Agust D of 2020 killed his old (2016) self and is perfectly comfortable, contented and healthily aiming for more goals while remaining humble.
AND the story he referenced to was of a Korean king of joseon dynasty who had gone crazy after getting power of the throne, was killing people left and right.
That's why the lyric: "gwanghae flow" (name of the king)
I have not mentioned many details. And my apologies if i worded something wrongly.
Oh wow! Thank you for the explanation
@@chessieco6734 welcome☺️ you can also refer to Yoongi's official interview in 2020 after D-2 release, it's there on bangtantv channel. He speaks about all this in there.
You don’t know how warm my heart gets when I see a new rapline reaction. I cherish BTS in general so much and it’s like a serotonin boost when I see new people appreciating our dudes and their artistry. Thank you 💜
yesssss
Right there with you 👌💜
Absolutely ❤
True!!!
music is truly a universal language but too many people haven't opened their minds and broadened their horizons. people hear "korean boy band" and immediately let their preconceptions and prejudices keep them from experiencing bts's artistry. i love your reactions and commentary
Thank you for acknowledging the talent of our guys and the fact that radio doesn’t play them. It’s frustrating for me when others don’t get to see/experience what ARMY does! You will love the Cypher series!
Ehhh radio would be coo..but they damn sure don’t need em
@@G.Rudi.B facts
Daechwita is pronounced like Day-chi-ta. Fun fact: In the beginning of the video, there is a fight scene after Suga get shoulder bumped. The two people are his group members Jin and Jungkook, the oldest and the youngest in the group. Almost every video has a behind the scene video as well. Recently they have been releasing the studio sessions as well.
The "dae" 대 sounds more like the "de" in demi.
When you said that western artists are AFRAID of this kind of talent, you got me. It's true. Only the greats will work with BTS, and especially with BTS' more commercial English era songs, I really feel that a LOT of hip-hop artists worry about street cred to be honest. But truly, most of BTS is SO REAL and so filled with heart and soul. I love that you can see it!❤The rapline are the most palatable for western hip-hop fans and Suga has Eminem fast 'tongue technology' that really endears him to western audiences. They are all geniuses actually but Suga baby has got the sauce fer sure!!!❤
When I started listening to BTS a few years ago, I was continually mad that I hadn't heard so many of their older singles and album tracks. Thank you for pointing out how high quality the music and visuals are. The members, company staff, and everyone involved with the music and MV productions work so damn hard, and there is love and passion in it. Love your reactions and can't wait to see you being continuously surprised and delighted as you continue your journey!
when people comment on the quality of mv’s I always realize how much we take that for granted - top tier is where BTS operates and it’s so consistent I forget to appreciate it
Your comments are absolutely spot on. BtS is totally serious about their music. They work so hard on every song. They don't rest on a big fan base. Suga was a born musician. 💜
you remind me of what it was like to discover them and their music, thanks for that. there's been a lot of people trying to ride off their success so trust me when I say ARMYs can tell when it's genuine or not and it's clear you're getting the art, you respect it and vibe with it and I'm grateful.
“He a problem” hahaha! There’s a reason one of ARMY’s oldest running inside jokes is “I will sue you, Min Yoongi!”
I’m so glad you’ve found SUGA’s solo stuff. He’s my BTS bias (though I love all of them!) and his music actually got me, at the ripe old age of 39, to listen to and appreciate rap for the first time. Because of him, RM and J-Hope I discovered other rappers like NF, J. Cole, etc and have come to appreciate rap as an art in a way I wouldn’t have otherwise.
Daechwita is such a fun track. There are so many cool historical references and lil nods to both SUGA’s history as well as BTS history in the video. There are several interviews where he talks about his intentions with the track and the MV, so if you want to go more in-depth definitely check those out. Both his mixtapes, Agust D and D2, have amazing, self-produced tracks on them. He, like all the guys, is uber talented. I can’t wait to see you react to more of his stuff, and I’m excited for you to hear RM’s solos as well. Cheers!
i would like to say, yoongi wasn’t talking about anyone in this song (other fans were pissy cuz they thought he was talking bout their idols lmao) so Yoongi said if you feel attacked then that’s on you 🤣
I’ve been a fan of BTS since 2013 and I can honestly say that one of the things they have continued to do, whether through their mix tapes or as a group, is explore and experiment with new styles and genres. Nothing is ever half assed, their level of artistry is insane and so genuine.
I see plenty of comments giving context to the background and cultural context of Daechwita and there’s so much in every song they touch. Their song Spring Day touches on the Sewol tragedy of 2014 where a ferry filled with students sunk into the sea and due to culture customs, most students did not try to leave the ferry even as the captain did. Spring Day’s a song that hasn’t stopped charting in South Korea since it first came out in 2017 and BTS are one of the few artists to have ever openly acknowledged it because of how political the tragedy was.
I know it’s been mentioned, but I wanted to highlight that BTS came from a small company. As a long time fan of kpop and a fan of underdog groups that disbanded due to not having the privilege of a financially successful company, the odds were always stacked against BTS and they were, by all means, meant to fail the way so many other groups did by design. Thankfully that’s not the case but
I did want to give a shout-out to their roots because they fought tooth and nail to get to where they are today and yet they never lost their drive or kindness. Yoongi (suga/agustD) is honestly one of the most comforting people I’ve found in all these years (all the members are) and so there’s so much of what makes their music amazing built into their very DNA. Not even for a reaction video material, but I recommend you look up interviews or vlogs or episodes their company has uploaded where you can listen to them talk about life and mental health and how they view the world and how they in turn create their music because all members participate in writing and producing even if it isn’t always up to the rap line’s amount. They’re all credited artists on every album.
Enjoy exploring them more and thank you for being genuinely curious!
This song is how my then 13-year-old daughter got me into BTS. She knew my love of 90’s hip hop & R&B and convinced me to watch this video. That was the end for me. I’ve never had so much love and respect for a band/group before in my entire life. They just have the whole package and on top of all the talent are just incredibly humble, respectful, GOOD people. I recommend the Proof Live video to get a good sense of the entire group and DEFINITELY Outro:Tear Live at Wembley for more rapline stuff. Great reaction! 💜
Your reaction was so authentic and genuine. Yes, thank you to Jcole for reaching an even larger audience of music lovers. Talent appreciates Talent and music is universal. BTS is worthy 💜 of respect in the world of music.
What's with the scar? A scar in old Korean reign would mean you are unfit to be a king. Which here means he is a rouge king. Also Daechwita is not just beat - This a traditional Korean song that was played exclusively for the kings. This song is symbolic of Yoongi as a world famous star trying to balance his roots and "killing" any ego that he may have to stay true. It's one of their loudest declaration of how proud they are are Koreans after many haters tried to say they're too westernised. This MV is based off of a historical event
Also, Bang PD is their company's CEO - the humble man who is gathered and guided them into BTS as group and his someone the group holds special affection and respect for (don't let anyone else tell you otherwise because some people would try to say that) Bang PD was probably the first ever BTS fans and still likely their biggest supporter.
Suga is totally devoted to music to the point of working a delivery job to support himself during trainee day because his parents refused to. Suga is also an award winning producer as well.
Agust D / Suga / Yoongi has written some of my favorite lyrics of all time. The Last, Agust D (the song), Paradise, Seesaw, First Love, and in so many more he’s not afraid to open up about his own experiences both good and bad. He’s so self-reflective and the fact that he’s brave enough to put them into lyrics and show them to the world has helped so many people navigate their own experiences. Enjoy your journey and welcome to borahae land~💜
Right? I love So far away and Outro Tear too
also NEVERMIND & TOMORROW. AUTUMN LEAVES too ah yep so many more. SUGA is ART!
My favorite part of watching people react to this song is the flow change in the second verse. No one's ever ready! I love it! I was the exact same the first time I heard it lol he murders this song. Great reaction video!
His whole album D2 is masterpiece! It's like reading someone's diary and getting therapy at the same time
And THEN he made D-Day amazing
I’m still not over Yoongi (Agust D) producing that delicious beat and instrumental himself… a legendary rapper AND producer. The instrumental also contains samples of traditional Korean Daechwita music (music played when the king enters the room).
Min Yoon-gi is a musical genious. He's the one who write both, music and lyrics of several BTS's songs
This song is so much deeper than what westerners realize on first listen. I recommend watching the DKDKTV explanation video about this song. It’s brilliant. Also, Suga produces his own beats. He used Korean traditional instruments, so it adds to the complexity.
DKDKTV really doesn't deserve the views. They made it big with BTS content but trashed them and ARMY on several occasions.
I don’t recommend DKDK at all, ever.
He literally released this mixtape for free and the production that went in that mv is insane. He made the beat and was involved in the making of the mv. The king represents the past Agust D and the black haired guy is the present Agust D The mv is a cinematic masterpiece too and you can look into someone's explanation I'm sure someone must've commented. And man thank you for that real talk at the end it's the truth and it's frustrating sometimes when people don't acknowledge their talen and look into them. And yes they are artists that never release anything without giving their everything and I'm so glad that the collab introduced to people like you who appreciate their talent.
He played both characters. The mad king and the rebel who kiIIs him. Fun fact: as the rebel he has 7 rebel companions, 6 men for his bts members and 1 woman representing armys. He kiIIs his old self in a way. There is a lot to unpack in this video.
This beat is all Suga. He's an awesome producer. I love how savage he can be, and I love the history and cinematic quality of the video. He IS a problem child, and trust and believe, cuz can get it any time he wants to. His fans are proposing to him all the time... even when he's not even there. ;) ("Yoongi Marry Me" has become an ARMY tradition.) I'm so glad you enjoyed this so much! Be careful playing it in the car - I've gotten speeding tickets because this man gives me a bad case of lead foot.
I agree that it's a sad state of affairs that quality work like this can't gain a foothold in the west. If BTS spoke English, or if they weren't Asian, they'd own America by now. It's all about racism and xenophobia.
Don’t blame everything on racism and xenophobia. It’s just a fact that the US doesn’t have hardly any top songs that are not in English. The old joke ‘What do you call someone that speaks two languages? Bilingual. What do you call someone who speaks three languages? Trilingual! What do you call someone who only speaks one language? American!! This is all too true. If it’s not in English, it’s hard to get a foothold. Butter, Dynamite and Permission to Dance are very popular in the US, even though to Army they are the least ‘BTS-like’ songs. You’re now seeing more collabs with US artists and that’ll lead to more people going ‘who are these guys?’ And investigating like this gentleman has done. And his followers will also get exposed.
They will continue to gain massive traction in the US. Simply because they are great, and people will start to get over the ‘but I don’t know Korean’ hurdle in their minds. It’s more work to find English lyrics, but if they do….they’ll fall down the rabbit hole just like us. Hopefully. 😂
@@timothywest1183 I think the disinterest in anything in a foreign language is the definition of xenophobia and racism, actually.
you're the only one reacting to bts nowadays that im actually enjoying watching. keeping it real and your sincerity shines through. ⭐✨
Not true, since on the street dropped a lot of people are now checking out the BTS rap line
@@immealldayeveryday9425 exactly! lmao what's not true about what i said
@@everysongends you said now a days he is the ONLY one reacting and to them which is false as I have seen many reacting to them
@@immealldayeveryday9425 op said he was the only reactor they're "actually enjoying watching"
Very true!!
Daechwita is the one. This is the song that no matter what you think of BTS or K Pop you will love this song. It’s a masterpiece
Suga ABSOLUTELY lives and breathes his art! He legit has to force himself to get into other hobbies to get himself out of the studio for even a little bit.
I like all the AgustDs lyrics but "The Last" always hits different. You should check it out!!!!!! And thanks for your honest reaction!
absolutely yes!
This is one of my fav agustd songs. The rawness in his voice, this song brings tears to my eyes. I hope he listens to this one
@TKO 2460 definitely the one that pulled me all the way down the rabbit hole. It's so real
My absolute favorite song is from Suga aka Agust D, called *The Last*, and it is him for the first time telling us his story and accepting who he is and is such an amazeing and encouraging song, plus rhe rap goes soooo hard, I really think you would appreciate it!!
Thank you so much for reacting to our boys and enjoying their music!! 💜💜💜
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This is the link to the best lyric video I've seen, as some have the wrong translations😊💜💜
I don’t know if anyone has suggested it but his self titled track “Agust D” goes HARDDDD you will love it!!!
I've been commenting that. 😂😂😂😂
Knew you would love this! (Who wouldn't love this?) Appreciate your honest closing remarks, just saying it out loud. ARMY knows that whatever the BTS guys do, as a group or individuals, they do well (beyond well!). They can feed us any genre, any sound, any subject, turn us on to anything new--because they never slack off on the quality, the musicality, the depth of lyrics, the commitment, the vision--all expressed in every aspect of their offering of the song. We admire them also as good people, as handsome and funny, but it's all always grounded in the music--because they keep it grounded there themselves. Welcome to our world.
You said it best. That’s why I respect the guys..with all this talent, quality, and substance. Still remaining grounded and hungry. I’ve only tapped into the rap line really so far aside from mic drop but I’ll get there. Just taking my time since they have so much content
@@G.Rudi.B It can be overwhelming. You do it your way; I'm happy to just ride along.
@@LW-le5vg thanx you fam..much love 🫡💪🏾
your ending comments are so true. the bias that a lot of people and the western media have against them keeps many from experiencing their music. thankfully, there are artists and people out there who truly love and live music and artistry and those will be open hearted and open minded to them, and thus carry their influence to more audiences.
Another great video, and your insight on the music and all its components, as well as the artistry is super appreciated!
Yeah! Suga did the beat, the lyrics... In fact, he did that for his entire album 💜 Not to mention that he produces beats for other artists💜💟💜 To put it very short: Suga is in double role here . By killing the king, he killed the ego, he chooses to be the simple Suga , no matter how successful he is . 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 u ! ( purple you- this is the way ARMY say " I love you)
I'm glad so many people are now appreciating my boys music their talent. they are not just good but professional and world-class
Welcome to the family! Absolutely love your reactions to BTS, So looking forward to more. 62 year old Canadian BTS ARMY here and proud of it! 💜
This was the best reaction ever, because you spoke what every ARMY already knows. And your genuine appreciation of the artistry of this is beautiful.
One of the things I love about Yoongi and everyone in BTS is how I can vibe in my car without any idea of the lyrics but also go home and learn how much substance is in every lyric
Love this reaction! And honestly, you asked why isn’t this appreciated all over?
You mentioned the fans are everywhere (we are!) but there is some serious gatekeeping by labels, some music publications and all radio companies in the US that will never acknowledge the talent, hard work and passion of BTS and their members.
And frankly, they have a very large fan base that is predominantly female (but we love to see male ARMY 💜) and that instantly gets their artistry dismissed because what do the ladies know about music *eyeroll* Subscribed and can’t wait to see your next video
Six hours since you dropped this video, and you already have over 1100 comments. There's probably nothing left to say. 🤣 I do want to put out there that I really appreciate your authentic reaction. Thank you. 💜💜💜
bts' mindset is always "i have loyal fans so i have to give them more and be better to show i am greatful for the support" and it makes it easy to respect and love them
Thank you for acknowledging their artistry and talent and how the industry continues to gatekeep them from achieving even more. It's why Army fights so hard for them. BTS are the real deal! Individually and as a group, they have the whole package. I hope you get to check out Agust D when he tours next month. It's going to be unforgettable 🔥
I really appreciate that you take the time to stop and read the lyrics/understand the song. Suga has a really interesting story of how he got into music writing/producing. He produces music not only for himself but other artist of varying genres.
If you want an amazing contrast to what Suga can do, listen to "28" off the same album D2. If you love lyrics, it will blow your mind
Yes! I always say this lyrics and So far away seems like I wrote myself, all of it, every word! When I read the lyrics for the first times I was blown away, because those are things I often think about me, about life... I identify myself so much with Suga, the chill personality, queit and introspective, shy who loves books and music, even the way to dress it's similar haha and his lyrics talks to me 😍😍
Yes August D is Suga's alter ego, the way to tell them apart is August D has the scar down his right eye and face. He played both roles, he was basically "killing the old him" and replacing him with his "new current" him. But there are several layers to interpret this video, if you really read deeply into the meanings. I loved your response to this video.
Yea you hit the nail on the head with this one. The beat goes so hard. The MV is cinematic. The match cuts are insane. The aesthetics are crazy. There's a whole story being told in this MV and it goes along with the instrumentals in the beat......i.e. Daewitchita which is ceremoniously played for Kings etc. The twang of the traditional Korean sound on top of the bass just matches so well. The reason his head didn't actually get cut off at the end........in the beginning of the MV you can see peasant Suga had some sort of a deal with the butcher who is also the executioner. It's very brief. Also, you notice in the beginning all the people are faithfully bowing to King Suga and he even hops on the back of one of them. Whereas in the end you see them all head banging to peasant Suga showing that the people had switched sides. BTS in both their group and solo work are veeerrry intentional with their music. It all goes together. It all tells a story. The words go with the sound go with the MV. Items in the MV are placed there intentionally as well. You will often find 'explanation' videos for their MVs. Also, the 2 guys fighting in the background are Jin and Jungkook of BTS. You can even find a clip of Jin saying his makeup and costume for the video took so long that he thought he should have a longer appearance in the MV. 😂 But they are so supportive of each other that often times they show up to the set just to show support and end up in the MV. In JHope's 'More' MV, you will find V makes a quick appearance. One of the aspects ARMY loves about BTS is how they support and care for each other. 💜
Yeah, the fans are worldwide and for a lot of us (59 yo in the US, metal head) these guys opened the door to hiphop discovery and curiosity. Why ain't they? You know, bro. You know. We know. But we just keep on doin' our thang. Reactors like you are so appreciated. You know what you're talking about, you got the ear for it and as you say, you ain't gonna gas nobody. Much love, fam. 💜
Yes, I’m a 58 year old white woman who was listening mostly to classical music and radiohead before my daughter shared bts. But I didn’t fall hard until Agust D and D2 came out. Now I’m Army. Also huge Epik High fan and listening to rap (not just Korean) on a regular basis.
@@Ellidee7 And it was BTS that turned me onto Epik High and many other artists just by the respect and admiration they showed their predecessors.
I found my way to your page via Twitter and I just wanted to drop a comment to tell you this is by far my favorite Daechwita reaction video. You really captured what it felt like when this video dropped, even though fans were more familiar with Suga’s work, the beat, the lyrics, and the visuals were jaw dropping! At 7:35 when you talk about riding the beat I thought to myself “BRO WAIT TIL YOU GET TO THE FLOW CHANGE” and you did not disappoint! I’m sure many Army have it said it better before me, but watching someone discover how much more the members are than just their English hits or the polished boyband stereotype the industry wants to label them with. To your point, they care so much about the art form and the craft, they wouldn’t have so many fans otherwise. It’s a joy to watch someone so knowledgeable come to that realization and being willing to share that!
I started following you after your Arson reaction. I'm so thankful for the J-Hope J-Cole collab. It introduced them to a whole new audience that, unfortunatley, wouldn't have known about BTS or even given them a chance otherwise. You clearly love music and recognize their talent and skills. Hip Hop, while it started here and within the Black community, doesn't stop with us. I love your genuine reactions! Also, I laugh everytime you start talking to Nipsey over there on the wall. Lol.💜
if you would listen to the instrumentals only.. you will realize that the melody/beat almost never changes. It's Agust D voice and rapping that added the eargasm rhythm that made this piece amazing.
He got so many ladies... when other members in lives all so many fans say "YOONGI MARRY ME..." yeah... he got so may proposal other than anyone... They all got the power.. they talked about 100% true... that's why ARMYS are always with them.. BTS💜ARMY💜FOREVER
You’ll be even more blown away by Outro : Tear Live I can’t wait for all of your reactions and videos I love your reactions so much 🤍
Lmao I loved how much you loved this song. It's indeed an amazing song! It's always such a bop.
P.S. if you do listen to RM's "Joke" keep in mind that the whole song is literally a joke. He wrote it in a stream of consciousness and it shows how some "rappers" just have meaningless rhyme or beat without any meaning and he could do it too but RM's rap has real substance and meaning.
For sure, every person who listen Joke for the first time need to know that. IT IS a JOKE. He's making fun of it
Heheheheh I was waiting for your reaction to the switch up. When I firstt heard it i went crazy it sounds sooooo goooooddddddd like its just so smooth
The underlying storyline of the MV is Yoongi essentially dethroning himself. His first mixtape Agust D was released in 2016 and came from a place of deep anger and hurt, exploring the emotions, insecurities and traumas that had plagued him for years-- he among all the BTS members comes from the roughest background, he experienced poverty and went against his parents to pursue music when he was only a teenager and this frequently led to him going hungry and living in very rough conditions-- But Yoongi's words connected with a lot of people, and in a lot of ways the album was revered, this level of honesty, especially about mental health, was not common in kpop or hip-hop in general. It was raw, the darkest pieces of Yoongi on display for everyone to see.
But times obviously changed, Yoongi has found peace with that time, changed and evolved as a person, the anger and spite and ego that fuelled him has dissipated and he's become far healthier as a person. Success, stability and therapy have done a lot to help him. But he knew that when he released his second mixtape, people would expect more of that darkness and anger that he'd healed from. To go back to the past him that was so beloved by fans wouldn't have been healthy for him, so he had to dethrone the old Agust D (it's no mistake the king is as platinum blonde as he was when he dropped that first mixtape) to make way for his new self, still undoubtedly a rebel against the system but far more confident in himself, who reflects on his past rather than being consumed by it. It really is a journey, it's no wonder it took him four years to release another mixtape, he had to go through like six character arcs first.
He could use a deepr lyrics but Agust d said that this song focuses more on listening pleasure. He still got his words out tho! Glad to see you enjoy it. I'll be waiting for your next reaction
All of your comments are lucid, well thought out and well received. Your reaction is worth more than scores of others and is accepted as more sincere than most. THANK YOU.
If I'm not mistake, he wrote this song when he was on vocation. Their work ethic is so strong that even when they have rest time they still work in way like writing songs etc..etc. once Suga said he writes at least a song a day, so he must have hundreds of drafts and we r secure for music for years 😂❤
The way you really talk about them with respect and appreciate their hardwork and talent and efforts, thank you thank you so much for checking them out.
It surprised me when you said Suga lives and breathes hiphop, cause even if you dont know much about the members' lives, it made me happy and proud that that reflects in their work!!
When the word cadence is being talked about, AGUST D/SUGA is always with it. THEY ARE INTERCONNECTED.
Thank you. Your passionate reaction matches the passion that BTS put out there. Welcome to the confusion of picking a favourite song. Every listen has blown my mind, no two songs the same, or even similar. After 10 years. Now that’s creative passion.
Don’t forget you can get the explanation from DkDKTV to appreciate even more how clever the lyrics are.
Your enjoyment is everything. 💜
Preach! 💜💜💜💜
I have been listening to their music for over 5 years and they ALWAYS manage to surprise me. You think you know what you're going to expect next, and NOPE. You don't. They continue to improve and get better and better. They truly have the passion and the craft and they do create ART. That's why they are loved by so many of us. It's not just a hype. You can see and recognize and appreciate art and hard work and talent when you see it. Thanks for giving them a chance! :)
Omg I love your reaction and everything you said about his love for hip hop is so true. When you mentioned him on a track with Kendrick or Twista, I got chills. That would be amazing! I bump this every day before work. ARMY FOR LIFE!!
This song + album deserved Grammy. They really deserved it!
I think you should listen to Tomorrow and the Last. Suga is an amazing lyricist and producer.
Me encanta que hables del tema de que no aprecian el talento de BTS tanto en grupo como en solitario. Estos chicos no son solo canciones y bailes, son artistas con todas las letras. Muchos los discriminan por la raza o el idioma y los menosprecian sin siquiera tomarse el tiempo de escucharlos o entender la profundidad de las letras. Gracias por tomarte el tiempo! Saludos de Army Argentina 🇦🇷
Basadaaa ❤
un nadie guitarrista de una banda que no escucha ni su madre diciendo que escuchó 2 canciones de Bangtan y era la peor música que había escuchado en su vida................................... Dios dame paciencia para no salir con un lanzallamas. Dan vergüenza ajena y lamentablemente hay más de uno (sino la mayoría directamente) que son así.
@@fi0rella ni siquiera la habrá escuchado o leído la letra. Sino no estaría diciendo esas mmdas.
Es real, el que conoce a bangtan no lo deja. No hay vuelta atrás. Ese solo habrá hecho la reacción solo para obtener likes y subs.
Thanks, I enjoy you react to the videos. August D is amazing, tremendous song, I loved it❤😊
Being on this journey with you is so fun! :D I'm sure you want to look into the rappers first but Jimin (one of the vocalists) literally dropped the music video for the pre-release single of his first ever album TODAY!! Hope this might be your next reaction :D it's called set me free pt 2
. . And literally every Army died 😂
@@horwell77 yes my ghost actually wrote this comment!