All I know is that Kookie seems to be the only one who survives here and on Spring day he seems to be alone in the train reminiscing on his times with the others. Must be a connection there
Interested in the story... well here's my take on it: (You have been warned 😆) We actually start with a *fast forward*. The first few frames of the mv are set in the present, while after that it follows a chronological order. *What we see:* The picture in itself is simple. It looks like a quarry. We can see a barren mountain with a - what it seems like - neverending road going up that mountain. *My interpretation:* This shows two stories in one. 1.) In a later frame we can see BTS running on this road. It's their path to success. They want to reach the top, even if it's seem fruitless and there's only barren land around them. They get chased, but the people behind them (Army) shield their backs. Why are they not defined people, but a black collective? Because BTS doesn't know every single one of us, but they still now we are there. 2.) It's a critique on the industry in general. The mountain/quarry symbolizes KPop. It's a barren land, where all the riches like creativity have been mined out to make money, until nothing was left than a giant lifeless manmade construct, which looks impressive (shown by the panorama shot), but can't sustain anything. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Flashback! *What we see:* An old building, who has seen better days and a underground garage. Namjoon alone walking. People in black. *My interpretation:* The building is BigHit (Not very nice, but they were on their last leg). It tells the story of BTS. They started quite literally underground, with Namjoon being one of those people. We also know that Bang Pd nim wanted to make a group for our leader, which is the reason, we are seeing him all alone in the beginning and the group just forms around him later on (he's in the center and surrounded by the rest of BTS). We've been told the story how BTS first formed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Time-jump to Kookies story! *What we see:* We can see our Jungkook dancing all alone in what looks like to me old concrete with buildings in the background. After he danced alone for a while the other members join him. *My interpretation:* It's obviously JKs story how he came into the big city with his dreams - concrete, he's dancing all alone - big panorama shot, that makes him look even more lonely. I found it especially interesting, who comes first into frame, when the rest of BTS joins him. Jimin is the first seen and we all know how much our ChimChim was dotting on Kookie in the beginning. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *What we see:* The group again somewhere underground. There are now more people in black cloth. Followed by another shot of them running. *My interpretation:* We are moving forwards in time. In the first frame BTS is still underground in case of success, but Army (black clothed people) has gotten larger. The second frame takes us back to the beginning and present (or close past). BTS is finally above ground and can see the road to success, but also now gets chased by an unknown force, which (because they get shot at) are all the haters, who hide themselves in the anonymity of the internet. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *What we see:* They are dancing on a giant disk, which looks like ice together, surrounded by quite tall mountains, with their black clothed companions. *My interpretation:* The disk looks to me like a vinyl or cd, which could represent the music industry again. This is even further shown as it reflects the sky. They love music and performing, it is heaven to them. But they are standing on ice and it could break or they could fall any moment. So even if they are, where they want to be (together with Army), it's still dangerous ground. There can even strong wind with snow been seen, which could be the cold they faced (or stupid weather 😆). The mountains might be the giants of the industry. They look quite menacing in the background. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *What we see:* Literally everybody gets shot, but rises again. *My interpretation:* I think this picture is pretty clear. Army and BTS take bullets for each other, but even if they go down, they'll rise again and keep fighting. There is a tricky bit. The reflection in JKs eye. I've read a couple of times now, that it's himself. To be honest l can't tell. But let's Run with this thought! Does that mean, he sees himself as his worst enemy? Or does he think he is dragging BTS and Army down. Or does he feel quilty being unharmed, while everyone around him gets hurt? I have no idea. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Moving to actual today! *What we see:* They continue dancing, but it's night now, the mountains are less dominant and they are surrounded by sparks. Transition: A firestorm! *My interpretation:* We see the BTS and Army of today (today today). The giants are still there, but they lost a lot of their overwhelming appearance, because time has changed. They/we are sparking the world now. And the last frame is a window into the future, when we set everything aflame in a fiery storm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Conclusion:* You could think it's just a simple dance video, but I believe it shows us, where we came from, what we had to endure and where the future will lead us. Or somebody missed their mark, it was an interesting location and the weather temporary bad. 😄 *Another sidenote:* If the black clothed people are indeed Army, then it goes back to even Fire. They were never background dancer, but always Army dancing with BTS. Which also would mean we set the Stage at MAMA and Melon aflame and the huge crowd of background dancers actually symbolize something. They wanted to show that Army is vast and we can also see their korean Army close to them, but a much larger crowd of international Army further away, but still a part of the unit.
yes! I really think that black clothed ppl are armys since fire bc they were dancing with bangtan but the majority of ppl thinks they those black ppl are haters. my interpretation is almost the same with you hahaha thank you for interpreting the whole music video♡out of all the "theories" I've read, yours is the most clear one :) ps: sorry for my bad english
Namjoon Kim Thank you 😊 Them being haters wouldn't make sense. In one frame they are standing infront of BTS and catching the bullets. I *wish* our 🐍 would happily jump in some bullets, but not very likely 😆
I have question to you " In other country BTS is popular? " I think you will understand that question with my terrible English skill.😁😁 In Korea BTS is very popular, people said BTS is a real artist. Thank for looking.😀😀 Your video is very good👍 your good fan☺
It's not relate to anything. It's an anthem for ARMY and BTS. It's the greatest anthem any fandom could ever dream of. BTS always somehow top themselves and I'm literally scared of their next comeback.
Damn it... You didn't hear the stomping sound... Cause that dude in pink keep on talking.... That stomping isn't in the audio. Missed opportunity of good "awe" moment. Don't caught up with the theory. Enjoy the hype of the mv and music.
This is the first video I watched by chu people and I already love all you
+Jikook Is My Bias thank you! Stay tuned for more!
BTS IS KINGS! 🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻
Exo kings
BTS always brings the hype and the moves. The year so far has been amazing. Great reaction boys. Much love!
+Life Not Expected thanks!
WOW! You guys are the best FANBOYS! LOL
Amazing reaction love you guy's♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ you're always fantastic
+방탄소년단 Army Forever thank you for watching!
KPOP GEEK ♥♥♥
Wow I'm early, give shout out to me! LoL. Love your reaction as usual, its all honesty I can tell. Thank you!
+Ayu Nuraini thank you!
Just one word...SHOOK! BTS were not playing with this MV. This is my new favorite BTS MV!
+Zania Sydnor yes! Its so intense
i like the guy with black jacket and the guy with Pink reaction, so nice and natural. V so hot, yes.
+Anna Krystal he is louie! Thank you for watching
BTS IS NOT EVEN KPOP ANYMORE
*BTS IS BTS*
the proud A to the R to the M Y! you know yoongi was not just blabbing words when he said "this kpop category ain't big enough size for me."
+park chimvtae lol good quote!
All I know is that Kookie seems to be the only one who survives here and on Spring day he seems to be alone in the train reminiscing on his times with the others. Must be a connection there
+meralys21 good catch!
Bts fighting .i always support Bts beacause their music is so good
+Kim tuyet Phan yes! Thanks for watching!
Love your reaction!
Keone Madrid choreographed this...the same person who choreographed Dope & Fire. Whatta man!
i saw a fancam of their performance of Spring Day....the choreo for it was actually better...very lit, but this choreo for Not Today was awesome too.
+Inquisitve m thank you for watching! Stay tuned for more
JHope, Jimin and Kook choreographed that dance!
finally...😀
I love this mv and the song so much 😍
+DarknessOfPurple yes! Its soo good!
thank you!👍🙂
the wings tour gon' be lit!!!!
+Anais Persephone yes! Hope to see those who go to the chicago one
Me: Can I have my sanity back
BTS: Not today
Me: What about my heart
BTS: Not today
Me: Spare my ovaries atleast
BTS: Not today
+ŧЋэ эήїġmαŧїċ їήđїαή hahaha good one!
I can actually relate to doing all the things u guys did when I watched the video.
+Madison See lol its goo to relate! Thanks for watching!
BTS blow the stage
+Gladys Chang yes!
It's really awesome. Thanks a lot
+hoang thao nguyen thank you for watching
"OHHH THEY JUST GRADUATED"
LOL OMG MARRY ME XD
+jiminspark lol thank you for watching!
I LOVE YOUR CLOTHES OMGEEE CAN I HAVE SOME? HAHAH YAS MY FIRST TIME WATCHING YOU ARE FREAKING COOL
+Marah is for Taehyung thank you! Get your swag at fanboyclothing.com
OMOOOO YOU NOTICED MEEE!! THANK YOU
"Did they just graduate?" 💀😂😂
+BTS Ruined Me For Life Fam lol it did seem like it. Thanks for watching
V is my favorite in the white jacket 😍💜
+Brittany Gidley they are all bias lol thanks for watching!
Nice
Interested in the story... well here's my take on it:
(You have been warned 😆)
We actually start with a *fast forward*. The first few frames of the mv are set in the present, while after that it follows a chronological order.
*What we see:*
The picture in itself is simple. It looks like a quarry. We can see a barren mountain with a - what it seems like - neverending road going up that mountain.
*My interpretation:*
This shows two stories in one.
1.) In a later frame we can see BTS running on this road. It's their path to success. They want to reach the top, even if it's seem fruitless and there's only barren land around them. They get chased, but the people behind them (Army) shield their backs. Why are they not defined people, but a black collective? Because BTS doesn't know every single one of us, but they still now we are there.
2.) It's a critique on the industry in general. The mountain/quarry symbolizes KPop. It's a barren land, where all the riches like creativity have been mined out to make money, until nothing was left than a giant lifeless manmade construct, which looks impressive (shown by the panorama shot), but can't sustain anything.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Flashback!
*What we see:*
An old building, who has seen better days and a underground garage. Namjoon alone walking. People in black.
*My interpretation:*
The building is BigHit (Not very nice, but they were on their last leg). It tells the story of BTS. They started quite literally underground, with Namjoon being one of those people. We also know that Bang Pd nim wanted to make a group for our leader, which is the reason, we are seeing him all alone in the beginning and the group just forms around him later on (he's in the center and surrounded by the rest of BTS). We've been told the story how BTS first formed.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Time-jump to Kookies story!
*What we see:*
We can see our Jungkook dancing all alone in what looks like to me old concrete with buildings in the background. After he danced alone for a while the other members join him.
*My interpretation:*
It's obviously JKs story how he came into the big city with his dreams - concrete, he's dancing all alone - big panorama shot, that makes him look even more lonely. I found it especially interesting, who comes first into frame, when the rest of BTS joins him. Jimin is the first seen and we all know how much our ChimChim was dotting on Kookie in the beginning.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*What we see:*
The group again somewhere underground. There are now more people in black cloth. Followed by another shot of them running.
*My interpretation:*
We are moving forwards in time. In the first frame BTS is still underground in case of success, but Army (black clothed people) has gotten larger.
The second frame takes us back to the beginning and present (or close past). BTS is finally above ground and can see the road to success, but also now gets chased by an unknown force, which (because they get shot at) are all the haters, who hide themselves in the anonymity of the internet.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*What we see:*
They are dancing on a giant disk, which looks like ice together, surrounded by quite tall mountains, with their black clothed companions.
*My interpretation:*
The disk looks to me like a vinyl or cd, which could represent the music industry again. This is even further shown as it reflects the sky. They love music and performing, it is heaven to them. But they are standing on ice and it could break or they could fall any moment. So even if they are, where they want to be (together with Army), it's still dangerous ground. There can even strong wind with snow been seen, which could be the cold they faced (or stupid weather 😆). The mountains might be the giants of the industry. They look quite menacing in the background.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*What we see:*
Literally everybody gets shot, but rises again.
*My interpretation:*
I think this picture is pretty clear. Army and BTS take bullets for each other, but even if they go down, they'll rise again and keep fighting.
There is a tricky bit. The reflection in JKs eye. I've read a couple of times now, that it's himself. To be honest l can't tell. But let's Run with this thought! Does that mean, he sees himself as his worst enemy? Or does he think he is dragging BTS and Army down. Or does he feel quilty being unharmed, while everyone around him gets hurt? I have no idea.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Moving to actual today!
*What we see:*
They continue dancing, but it's night now, the mountains are less dominant and they are surrounded by sparks. Transition: A firestorm!
*My interpretation:*
We see the BTS and Army of today (today today). The giants are still there, but they lost a lot of their overwhelming appearance, because time has changed. They/we are sparking the world now. And the last frame is a window into the future, when we set everything aflame in a fiery storm.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*Conclusion:*
You could think it's just a simple dance video, but I believe it shows us, where we came from, what we had to endure and where the future will lead us. Or somebody missed their mark, it was an interesting location and the weather temporary bad. 😄
*Another sidenote:*
If the black clothed people are indeed Army, then it goes back to even Fire. They were never background dancer, but always Army dancing with BTS. Which also would mean we set the Stage at MAMA and Melon aflame and the huge crowd of background dancers actually symbolize something. They wanted to show that Army is vast and we can also see their korean Army close to them, but a much larger crowd of international Army further away, but still a part of the unit.
yes! I really think that black clothed ppl are armys since fire bc they were dancing with bangtan but the majority of ppl thinks they those black ppl are haters. my interpretation is almost the same with you hahaha thank you for interpreting the whole music video♡out of all the "theories" I've read, yours is the most clear one :)
ps: sorry for my bad english
Namjoon Kim
Thank you 😊 Them being haters wouldn't make sense. In one frame they are standing infront of BTS and catching the bullets. I *wish* our 🐍 would happily jump in some bullets, but not very likely 😆
wow i really love this theory of yours!!!
I have question to you
" In other country BTS is popular? "
I think you will understand that question with my terrible English skill.😁😁
In Korea BTS is very popular, people said BTS is a real artist. Thank for looking.😀😀
Your video is very good👍 your good fan☺
동서풍슈가 yes bts is now bigger than psy internationally
+동서풍슈가 bts! Is international! Very well known artists
It's not relate to anything. It's an anthem for ARMY and BTS.
It's the greatest anthem any fandom could ever dream of.
BTS always somehow top themselves and I'm literally scared of their next comeback.
+Lightefilit Faylin it is a good song!
Damn it... You didn't hear the stomping sound... Cause that dude in pink keep on talking.... That stomping isn't in the audio. Missed opportunity of good "awe" moment. Don't caught up with the theory. Enjoy the hype of the mv and music.
hello guys! just try 113 tonton du bled!😏😘waiting for ur reaction salam
please react to Crayon Pop: Bar Bar Bar vs FM!!!!
V is my favorite 😍💜
+Brittany Gidley good choice!
KPOP GEEK can you react the 10 second songs Linkin Park pleaseeeee
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