Also I will try to briefly explain some of the symbolism. The theme/concept for this song is video is based on a book called Demian; here is a short plot description of the book: "Emil Sinclair is a young boy raised in a middle class home, amidst what is described as a Scheinwelt, a play on words that means "world of light" as well as "world of illusion". Emil's entire existence can be summarized as a struggle between two worlds: the show world of illusion (related to the Hindu concept of maya) and the real world, the world of spiritual truth. In the course of the novel, accompanied and prompted by his mysterious classmate 'Max Demian', he detaches from and revolts against the superficial ideals of the world of appearances and eventually awakens into a realization of self." There are many themes dealing with the juxtaposition of dark and light, good and evil, ignorant reality and spiritual awakening or enlightenment. In the book Demian is described as having blonde hair and blue eyes which is why Taehyung in the video has blonde hair and blue eyes; he is Demian. Jin the guy looking at the painting in the beginning and who kissed the statue is Emil Sinclair. Him kissing the statue represents him giving in to Demian who represents/is the fallen angel, the lucifer, his 'spiritual awakening' that is why Taehyung has the scars of wings being ripped out on his back and why chaos breaks out after Jin kisses the statue; as you noticed Marys face explodes, the colorful tears, the more lustful shots of them and then Jins face starting to crack representing what he has done to himself spiritually. And there's a lott more symbolism: 1) JHope (the guy with the orange hair) shooting a bow and arrow that splatters multicolored 'paint' representing blood over Taehyung or Demians face 2) Jimin being blindfolded and tied up struggling to break free 3) Taehyung jumping off of the balcony representing suicide, something that in many religions is considered a 'sin' 4) The absinthe that's used (the green alcohol that RM/Namjoon was dropping into water): "Absinthe is traditionally bottled at a high level of alcohol by volume, but it is normally diluted with water prior to being consumed. Absinthe has often been portrayed as a dangerously addictive psychoactive drug and hallucinogen.The chemical compound thujone, although present in the spirit in only trace amounts, was blamed for its alleged harmful effects. By 1915, absinthe had been banned in the United States and in much of Europe, including France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and Austria-Hungary." There's still more if you pay attention to the other 5 members members there's things going on with all of them but that should be enough to help you understand the video lol :)
많이 (mani) - is a Korean word that means 'a lot' or 'a lot of', basicly the chorus 원해 많이 많이 많이 많이 (wonhae mani mani mani mani) translates like 'I want you a lot, a lot, a lot, a lot' But it's not in a love or sex way. It's more about sins and temptations. The consept is taken from the book"Demian", and as already said, each member has a short film with a little story and a prevew of their solo songs. And 'Boy Meets Evil', where J-Hope once again shous everyone how amazing he is as a dancer. I'm not sure if you can do this, but I would advise you to watch a short film and a lyrics video for each member together. Like 2 videos in one reaction kind of thing. Because it will help to understand the meaning and because the lyrics for each song are so beautiful, deep and personal that I think they are a work of art. Even though the consept is taken from a book, in the end the whole 'Wings' album is about BTS, about their struggles, worries, dreams. And it's just gorgeous.
Girls : Symbolisms in this, symbolisms in that... David : Beautiful...Beautiful...Beautiful...Beautiful...Beautiful...Beautiful...Beautiful... Great reaction guys^^ " Spring Day " also have lot of symbolism. Especially a lot of references to Seul Ferry Accident.
There's a two year story behind this it starts with BTS : I NEED U 19+ or ORIGINAL VERSION (the song has nothing to do with most of the story line) , Prologue with ENG SUBS, RUN, and Young Forever. then there is 7 short films prior to this music video that connects to the story line xD its a mind blowing well scripted story (well based on the theories fans wrote anyways)
Gray haired guy is Jimin, he's an extremely charismatic stage performer, as well as one of the best dancers in K-pop. btw, I love your reactions and your thoughts on this MV. glad you liked it!!! :)
i dont realy like watching reaction videos from non-kpoppers cos they always generalise or mocking stuff....but u guys are AWESOMEEE! i mean apart from being mesmerised by our boys, u looked into the details of the shoot settings n props, the symbolisms, the lyrics that caught ur attention unsure if its korean, the members, their outfits. i mean, we armys sometimes do watch with a biased opinion so we were too busy looking at the boys n analysing theories, but missed out on the aesthetic or storyline factors that the director wants to bring out. if the Lumpens director watches this i bet he will be so happy that these factors are noticed and feel so appreciated. likewise, we armys are too! THANK U SOOO MUCH!
Please react to the wings short films, there is 7 of them and it was released just before blood sweat and tears so it gives a lot of clues and symbolisms to understand what's going on. Oh and these short films are as visually stunning as blood sweat and tears and they all introduce one of the songs of their album (which are solos, that's why there is one short film for each member of the group)!
You need to react to the short films :) but to understand all the story behind it you need to watch these MV's and short films in the right order : 1/ I need you(original version) 2/prologue 3/Run 4/Young forever 5/the short films 6/ Blood Sweat and tears (they also release the japanese version the MV is pretty dope too)
this music video was based on a story called "Demian" , it's about going through your youth and embracing your true self with its good and its evil and it's really complicated . another theme is the fallen angel like what you guys said , all the paintings and statues hold a huge significance that confirms this idea. there are many theories out there that explain this whole image which is all a part of a bigger plot starting from the short films (seven short films, each film lead by a certain member and they are all different but connected ) whatever it is , it is always based on youth .
Hi people, just want to say that I have never herad of BTS few months ago and then watched Blood Sweat and Tears, and like you wondered about the guy with the grey hair. Yeah, then watched the video 20 more times, then all rhe BTS videos U Tube has to offer and now I am completely hooked with the band and especially with the beautiful Jimin. Nice reaction btw.
This has to be my favorite BST reaction ever. I appreciate that you observed every aspects of the video from music to visuals to symbolisms. I love your reaction. Please do react to Spring Day as well.
I've been ARMY since debut, and I wanted to say thank u for the love and respect you have shown for our boys, for taking the time to understand what they are trying to say.
you know the video is good when a reaction is mostly stunned silence & then everyone has to pick their jaw up off the floor once it's over to actually say what they thought...my fave reaction so far!
Really great reaction! Thanks for taking the time to actually discuss the MV and song in more detail. A few people have already mentioned that the song, MV and whole WINGS album is inspired by Hermann Hesse's 1919 coming of age novel, Demian but I wanted to add a few more things which aren't often discussed (and I will apologise for the length of this post right now!). Hesse's novel was inspired by two famous intellectuals, German philosopher Freidrich Nietzche and Swiss psychologist Carl Jung, exploring in particular Nietzche's ideas about traditional morality and Jung's idea about self-knowledge and individual identity. Both Nietzche and Jung believed in different ways that good and bad co-existed within us and the wider world and that it was only by embracing this, could we truly discover who we are. So Hesse's novel explores the temptations associated with growing into adulthood and BTS's MV/music is an re-interpretation of this. Alejandra is right about the religious iconography in the music video. A central theme of Hesse's Demian is "the fall from grace" (ie. leaving the innocence of childhood and encountering the temptation of the outside/adult world). This is reinterpreted by BTS in this MV and album through the theme of "fallen angels" At the start of the MV, the initial painting which Jin is looking at the beginning is Bruegel The Elder's The Fall of the Rebel Angels and the other painting which is the backdrop to the balcony that Tae-hyung jumps from is another Bruegel called Landscape with the Fall of Icarus. The fallen angel symbolism is combined with baroque romanticism to convey a feeling of a struggle with temptation, so I think David hits the nail on the head when he says it also contains a feeling of loneliness. I see this as leaving the innocence of childhood and encountering temptation and the struggle as to whether embrace them or not. Anyway on to some specifics: the kiss represents the recognition that good and bad co-exists not only in the world but in ourselves and by embracing this duality, you are able to attain self-knowledge, freedom and redemption to discover who you really are. After the kiss, Jin walks towards the mirror, which has above it a quote from Nietzsche, which says: "one must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star". Basically, again this about embracing all that you are, even the chaos of uncertainty and doubt within you (ie. the good/bad etc) then you will discover your individual creativity and become the unique individual you are suppose to become. Jin's face cracking at the end also represents this growth and duality. In particular it is a representation of a quote from Hesse's book, which was used by BTS in the last of the 7 WINGS trailers, which were released in the lead up to the Blood Sweat and Tears and the WINGS album. Each of the WINGS trailers focuses on one of the boys, the last one called "Awake" focuses on Jin. The Hesse quote used in this trailer is as follows: "The bird fights its way out of the egg. The egg is the world. Who would be born must first destroy a world. The bird flies to God. That God's name is Abraxas". So basically, Jin is breaking out of his old world, leaving his child like self behind to become his true self as an adult. Or if you want to see it as a direct translation from Demain, he has become Abraxas - in Hesse's book Abraxas represents the duality and interdependence of both good and bad. In the book, Sinclair (the character Jin represents) is finally able to embrace this duality in both himself and the world and this allows him to transcend and move on, finding both redemption and knowledge of who he really is. Finally, Blood Sweat and Tears is the culmination of an 18 month story arc, which encompasses BTS's earlier HYYH series (The Most Beautiful Moment in Life series), which primary deals with the struggles of youth as youth. Blood Sweat and Tears is the next step in the story arch which deals with the struggle of youth as they enter adulthood. If you get a chance you should watch the whole story arch (in this order): I Need U, Prologue (original) and RUN which are part of BTS's HYYH series + its epilogue: Young Forever and then Blood Sweat and Tears.
That is a SPOT ON analysis of the book and the way it was used on during BTS's run so far, congrats! Demian has been my favorite book since I was 16 years old and we read it in High School (in Germany), so we discussed all of this in school at the time :) Awesome job!
THE BEST REACTION :D The grey hair is Jimin (my bias) Please react BTS I NEED YOU 19+ plz Its Manhi manhi manhi ( more more more ) not Money Money Money
6:45 most reactions are usualy like when jin kisses the statue "OMG HE KISSED THE STATUE WHY I DONT UNDERSTAND" but this reaction made me laugh cuz they were all like "*sigh* oh woooow *gasp* coool *gasp* i just got chills" all whispering 😂
Gosh, you guys are the first reactioner actually see what's in this MV and talk about it and also trying to figure it out. Plus you know what Jin kissed is the falling angel. So smart.
LOL! The guy in the purple jacket is JIMIN. Everybody loves Jimin, whether he's their favorite or not. We call it "The Jimin Effect." He's 1/4 sexpot, 1/2 sweetie pie, and 1/4 dork. LOL They're all amazing like that. This is my FAVORITE BTS video, and that's saying something! I love your reactions!
I love your reaction and discussion so much. Thank you for appreciating their work. ♡ If you get a chance, I'd love to see what you all think of their song Spring Day and it's MV. Thanks again.
Paige should react to Jimin's secret role in BTS, just to see how amazing the "one with the grey hair" is amazing! ;D Or maybe his sexy moments... ;D and David should react to V's funny or awkward moments, it's adorable!
SecretName 0505 I'm not sure which one you're referring to specifically, but it doesn't matter because there are videos on RUclips for all of them haha. Jimin's Secret Role in BTS is an amazing video, it made me cry and I really hope they'll watch it as well.
Next time, definitely turn on the english subtitles! The lyrics to their songs are amazing, also it helps understanding the videos to some degree . . . sometimes :)
I really wish everyone reacting to kpop would be as open-minded and neutral as you and just appreciate it as just another art. After all, that's what music is. It's supposed to transcend prejudice, countries and languages. I really appreciate your reaction and know that it's a breath of fresh air in a judgmental world.
8:31 "Guy's with back up dancer's in a warehouse, guys with back up dancers in a desert." Haha just wait for 'Not Today' (but honestly even these 'normal' setting BTS takes and makes it their own and SLAYS IT)
This, right here, IS HOW YOU FUCKING NAIL A REACTION VIDEO! Srsly guys you were a breath of fresh air. MOST NON KPOP FANS TALK ALL THE FUCKING TIME AND THEY END UP NOT ACTUALLY LISTENING TO THE MUSIC
I only watch BTS reactions so I can be like "Yes, they are this amazing". I love seeing reactions so I can agree on how beautiful they really are. Proud. So proud. "That was a DOPE move." Nice unattended reference!
Thanks so much for the in depth reaction and discussion/analysis. Those are my favorite type of reactions because these artists put so much time and effort into the story lines and visuals of their mvs. As you are aware, BTS is famous for leaving you with a need to suddenly read a book and become a philosopher, but this video has so much symbolism based off of the book Demian (as do each of the WINGS short films) and aging in general and the transition from childhood into adulthood. This mv in particular has a lot of focus, as does the song itself, on facing temptations and seeing the world very differently from the safe haven of childhood. The words that sounded like 'money' were actually 'manhi' which in Korean means 'more' or 'a lot'. Basically they're falling into temptation and saying 'I want more, more, more'. There's so much symbolism in this on its own before relating it back to other BTS mvs that I'll just stop here before you get a novel. You guys did an amazing job and caught more symbolism than I've seen from any non ARMY reactor. I'll definitely subscribe :)
During the moment when the music stopped, you guys were so amazed that you just stared at the screen and were so quiet, I was like, "Are you guys still alive??""
LOVED YOUR REACTION!! Loved how you went into detail on your thoughts about the symbolism and themes! Please react to their Blood Sweat and Tears Dance Practice as well :)
It is extremely complicated...I ll just give a overview. This entire album is based heavily on Damien novel of Harmen Hesse. The quote basically tells the theme of the album which is the main protagonist (the one staring at the painting) was living a very sheltered and life away from all evils of the world. And the continues uncovering of eyes shows the pure boy being introduced to the cruel reality or "evil"...the last kiss with lucifer shows him accepting his dark side.
Something that you guys said about beauty caught my attention. This MV's highly aesthetical shots, and the overall feel of romanticism always made me think that this was trying ot capture the classic romantic story of a struggling artist who goes through his formative years(a buildungsroman, if it were a book) developing his theory of aesthetics and searching for a muse. The lyrics themselves are pretty telling of passion that turns to obssession, not necessarily with a person because they never make any explicit mentions of a woman at all. In stories like this, usually there IS a woman, imaginary or real, so in this case it might be an imaginary muse being serenated, but it might just be an expression of extreme passion for a form of art. Plus, sexuallity is kind of a classic theme in romanticism. And the whole 'fallen angel' theme fits in perfectly as a metaphor for growing up and 'falling from grace' by rebelling against accepted standards of life and beauty. And the thing that's most interesting, in my opinion, is the scene where Taehyung jumps from the balcony. The paining you see in that scene is "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus". That could also be interpreted as the artist (probably Jin, who sees his internal struggle in the painting before him, which then turns to a mirror at the end of the MV) going from a privileged position to confronting the world on his own, without help. That's why I think Michelangelo's Pietà is present; the artist is separating himself from his origins. And that would also explain Jin's face cracking at the end; he's 'leaving the egg'.
i looooove you reaction because you actually take time to analyse and get some of the references and add your own spin on it instead of being like "wtf was that, they're hot though". of course you still appreciate their beauty, we all do
I really liked your reaction to this video, and seeing that you have been interested, I would like to give you some details that may help you to better understand the MV, and possibly many Armys will also take the trouble to do so. :) First: This MV is the conclusion of a series of shorts that were realized for each song of the album Wings, reason why if they want to understand it better, they see the shorts in order, beginning with the trailer; These shorts are also featured with the previous album consisting of a triology (I NEED U, Prologue, Run, Young Forever Epilogue) Second: The MV are inspired by the book "DAMIAN" Third: They just released the MV of this same song in Japanese version, and the production, colors and symbolism are very interesnates; Although more directly related to the triology he mentions.
There is another incredible video with symbolism is "paradise lost" by Ga-In. She's part of a girl group called Brown Eyed Girls and they both are famous and praised for being controversial in terms of more avant-garde and forward thinking. They constantly push Korean culture forward and I highly recommend watching their videos for "sixth sense", "kill bill", and "sign". For ga-in's solo work I recommend "paradise lost", "irreversible", and "Bloom"
ohhh i enjoyed this!!! Its hard to find a genuine reaction to bts these days. ❤❤ if its not much, please react to I Need You, Prologue, Run and Young Forever. The back story on these 4 mvs will blow your mind. Thanks! Keep it up!
I really really love your reactions! ❤ There are many other reactors that react to BTS but tbh, they don't give attention to it and talk a whole bunch.. I love how the three of you pay so much attention but still give tons of reactions by facial expression without the need to talk while watching or taking your eyes away from the screen.. Keep up the good work! Looking forward for more reactions to BTS~ ❤
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5:08 the reaction of the guy AHAHAH SAME
Heaven Peters 😂😂
Heaven Peters gets me every time
Heaven Peters 😆
thats kim taehyung or v he is my bias and that gets me rigHT IN THE FEELS ❤❤❤
Heaven Peters I was hoping someone would comment about that facial expression because I literally screamed
gray hair with purple suit, his name is Jimin.
once you Jim-in you can't Jim-out. :p
love your reaction.
preach
Morgan Michelle Mills and why park him when you can ride him.... *FUCK ME JIMIN*
Morgan Michelle Mills haha. Yasss
Jimin got no jams :D
Yas
Also I will try to briefly explain some of the symbolism. The theme/concept for this song is video is based on a book called Demian; here is a short plot description of the book:
"Emil Sinclair is a young boy raised in a middle class home, amidst what is described as a Scheinwelt, a play on words that means "world of light" as well as "world of illusion". Emil's entire existence can be summarized as a struggle between two worlds: the show world of illusion (related to the Hindu concept of maya) and the real world, the world of spiritual truth. In the course of the novel, accompanied and prompted by his mysterious classmate 'Max Demian', he detaches from and revolts against the superficial ideals of the world of appearances and eventually awakens into a realization of self."
There are many themes dealing with the juxtaposition of dark and light, good and evil, ignorant reality and spiritual awakening or enlightenment. In the book Demian is described as having blonde hair and blue eyes which is why Taehyung in the video has blonde hair and blue eyes; he is Demian. Jin the guy looking at the painting in the beginning and who kissed the statue is Emil Sinclair. Him kissing the statue represents him giving in to Demian who represents/is the fallen angel, the lucifer, his 'spiritual awakening' that is why Taehyung has the scars of wings being ripped out on his back and why chaos breaks out after Jin kisses the statue; as you noticed Marys face explodes, the colorful tears, the more lustful shots of them and then Jins face starting to crack representing what he has done to himself spiritually.
And there's a lott more symbolism:
1) JHope (the guy with the orange hair) shooting a bow and arrow that splatters multicolored 'paint' representing blood over Taehyung or Demians face
2) Jimin being blindfolded and tied up struggling to break free
3) Taehyung jumping off of the balcony representing suicide, something that in many religions is considered a 'sin'
4) The absinthe that's used (the green alcohol that RM/Namjoon was dropping into water):
"Absinthe is traditionally bottled at a high level of alcohol by volume, but it is normally diluted with water prior to being consumed. Absinthe has often been portrayed as a dangerously addictive psychoactive drug and hallucinogen.The chemical compound thujone, although present in the spirit in only trace amounts, was blamed for its alleged harmful effects. By 1915, absinthe had been banned in the United States and in much of Europe, including France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and Austria-Hungary."
There's still more if you pay attention to the other 5 members members there's things going on with all of them but that should be enough to help you understand the video lol :)
LoveLenaNicole You did a great job here.
LoveLenaNicole y
thank you haha :)
Wow! This is the BEST explanation of the video I've come across! Thank you!
it wont let me see the whole comment and im sad ;-;
많이 (mani) - is a Korean word that means 'a lot' or 'a lot of', basicly the chorus 원해 많이 많이 많이 많이 (wonhae mani mani mani mani) translates like 'I want you a lot, a lot, a lot, a lot'
But it's not in a love or sex way. It's more about sins and temptations. The consept is taken from the book"Demian", and as already said, each member has a short film with a little story and a prevew of their solo songs. And 'Boy Meets Evil', where J-Hope once again shous everyone how amazing he is as a dancer.
I'm not sure if you can do this, but I would advise you to watch a short film and a lyrics video for each member together. Like 2 videos in one reaction kind of thing.
Because it will help to understand the meaning and because the lyrics for each song are so beautiful, deep and personal that I think they are a work of art.
Even though the consept is taken from a book, in the end the whole 'Wings' album is about BTS, about their struggles, worries, dreams. And it's just gorgeous.
Colour_Slice UP UP
park chimvtae haha
Istired ;sleep what's so funny about my comment? lol
Colour_Slice another things, the romanization is manhi not mani.
park chimvtae
there's nothing funny about your comment. it's just the first thing I thought of instead of commenting up up
God I enjoyed watching your facial expressions while reacting to this masterpiece! haha like really guys you are the best xD have a nice day
Bora Gündüz their reactions are SO genuine and it makes the videos so satisfying
You guys are so awesome, this is probably my favorite reaction out of all the ones I've seen so far!
Thank you guys so much for looking into this.^^
Girls : Symbolisms in this, symbolisms in that...
David : Beautiful...Beautiful...Beautiful...Beautiful...Beautiful...Beautiful...Beautiful...
Great reaction guys^^ " Spring Day " also have lot of symbolism. Especially a lot of references to Seul Ferry Accident.
There's a two year story behind this it starts with BTS : I NEED U 19+ or ORIGINAL VERSION (the song has nothing to do with most of the story line) , Prologue with ENG SUBS, RUN, and Young Forever. then there is 7 short films prior to this music video that connects to the story line xD its a mind blowing well scripted story (well based on the theories fans wrote anyways)
Discover Life With Me yES PLS HAHAHA
Gray haired guy is Jimin, he's an extremely charismatic stage performer, as well as one of the best dancers in K-pop. btw, I love your reactions and your thoughts on this MV. glad you liked it!!! :)
i dont realy like watching reaction videos from non-kpoppers cos they always generalise or mocking stuff....but u guys are AWESOMEEE!
i mean apart from being mesmerised by our boys, u looked into the details of the shoot settings n props, the symbolisms, the lyrics that caught ur attention unsure if its korean, the members, their outfits. i mean, we armys sometimes do watch with a biased opinion so we were too busy looking at the boys n analysing theories, but missed out on the aesthetic or storyline factors that the director wants to bring out.
if the Lumpens director watches this i bet he will be so happy that these factors are noticed and feel so appreciated.
likewise, we armys are too!
THANK U SOOO MUCH!
jin's 60CM shoulders. Thank you!!
Please react to the wings short films, there is 7 of them and it was released just before blood sweat and tears so it gives a lot of clues and symbolisms to understand what's going on. Oh and these short films are as visually stunning as blood sweat and tears and they all introduce one of the songs of their album (which are solos, that's why there is one short film for each member of the group)!
Mouna El Mourabit yes🙇🙇🙇
You need to react to the short films :) but to understand all the story behind it you need to watch these MV's and short films in the right order :
1/ I need you(original version)
2/prologue
3/Run
4/Young forever
5/the short films
6/ Blood Sweat and tears (they also release the japanese version the MV is pretty dope too)
Sophie THANK YOU
Mouna El Mourabit I agree the short films helps you explain a lot of the questions in this MV.
OMG YES 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
When you are shooketh by BTS the Kings of everything. lmao
David fell for V (Taehyung), the blond one, and Paige for Jimin (my personal favorite, or bias, if you want to use the proper korean word ^^)
DiLayla D omg V Is my bias
DiLayla D bias isn't a Korean word
OK happiness everyone just says it that way
Brittany Gidley yeah, I know, it's just not a Korean word 'common kpop fandom term' is closer
TAEHYUNG IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OML BUT EVERYBODY IS SOOOOOO PRETTY I LOVE THEM THEY ARE MY BABY'S
baby boy in the purple jacket with the gray hair (Jimin), call my basic ass --hahaha hilarious line!
You guys are great! I love when there's a discussion of what was watched after the video and you guys seem to be very observant.
this music video was based on a story called "Demian" , it's about going through your youth and embracing your true self with its good and its evil and it's really complicated .
another theme is the fallen angel like what you guys said , all the paintings and statues hold a huge significance that confirms this idea.
there are many theories out there that explain this whole image which is all a part of a bigger plot starting from the short films (seven short films, each film lead by a certain member and they are all different but connected )
whatever it is , it is always based on youth .
blei stift cul
"Call my basic ass" 😂 I absolutely loved y'alls reaction. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
I don't know why I watch this kind of reviews... I'm obsessed
Hi people, just want to say that I have never herad of BTS few months ago and then watched Blood Sweat and Tears, and like you wondered about the guy with the grey hair. Yeah, then watched the video 20 more times, then all rhe BTS videos U Tube has to offer and now I am completely hooked with the band and especially with the beautiful Jimin. Nice reaction btw.
This has to be my favorite BST reaction ever. I appreciate that you observed every aspects of the video from music to visuals to symbolisms. I love your reaction. Please do react to Spring Day as well.
This is the best calm reaction for bloodsweattears while other reactions are just screaming
I've been ARMY since debut, and I wanted to say thank u for the love and respect you have shown for our boys, for taking the time to understand what they are trying to say.
"...baby boi in the purple outfit with the gray hair... call my basic ass" 😂
you know the video is good when a reaction is mostly stunned silence & then everyone has to pick their jaw up off the floor once it's over to actually say what they thought...my fave reaction so far!
one of the best reactions I've witnessed. ARMY supports you ❤
Really great reaction! Thanks for taking the time to actually discuss the MV and song in more detail. A few people have already mentioned that the song, MV and whole WINGS album is inspired by Hermann Hesse's 1919 coming of age novel, Demian but I wanted to add a few more things which aren't often discussed (and I will apologise for the length of this post right now!). Hesse's novel was inspired by two famous intellectuals, German philosopher Freidrich Nietzche and Swiss psychologist Carl Jung, exploring in particular Nietzche's ideas about traditional morality and Jung's idea about self-knowledge and individual identity. Both Nietzche and Jung believed in different ways that good and bad co-existed within us and the wider world and that it was only by embracing this, could we truly discover who we are. So Hesse's novel explores the temptations associated with growing into adulthood and BTS's MV/music is an re-interpretation of this.
Alejandra is right about the religious iconography in the music video. A central theme of Hesse's Demian is "the fall from grace" (ie. leaving the innocence of childhood and encountering the temptation of the outside/adult world). This is reinterpreted by BTS in this MV and album through the theme of "fallen angels" At the start of the MV, the initial painting which Jin is looking at the beginning is Bruegel The Elder's The Fall of the Rebel Angels and the other painting which is the backdrop to the balcony that Tae-hyung jumps from is another Bruegel called Landscape with the Fall of Icarus. The fallen angel symbolism is combined with baroque romanticism to convey a feeling of a struggle with temptation, so I think David hits the nail on the head when he says it also contains a feeling of loneliness. I see this as leaving the innocence of childhood and encountering temptation and the struggle as to whether embrace them or not.
Anyway on to some specifics: the kiss represents the recognition that good and bad co-exists not only in the world but in ourselves and by embracing this duality, you are able to attain self-knowledge, freedom and redemption to discover who you really are.
After the kiss, Jin walks towards the mirror, which has above it a quote from Nietzsche, which says: "one must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star". Basically, again this about embracing all that you are, even the chaos of uncertainty and doubt within you (ie. the good/bad etc) then you will discover your individual creativity and become the unique individual you are suppose to become.
Jin's face cracking at the end also represents this growth and duality. In particular it is a representation of a quote from Hesse's book, which was used by BTS in the last of the 7 WINGS trailers, which were released in the lead up to the Blood Sweat and Tears and the WINGS album. Each of the WINGS trailers focuses on one of the boys, the last one called "Awake" focuses on Jin. The Hesse quote used in this trailer is as follows: "The bird fights its way out of the egg. The egg is the world. Who would be born must first destroy a world. The bird flies to God. That God's name is Abraxas".
So basically, Jin is breaking out of his old world, leaving his child like self behind to become his true self as an adult. Or if you want to see it as a direct translation from Demain, he has become Abraxas - in Hesse's book Abraxas represents the duality and interdependence of both good and bad. In the book, Sinclair (the character Jin represents) is finally able to embrace this duality in both himself and the world and this allows him to transcend and move on, finding both redemption and knowledge of who he really is.
Finally, Blood Sweat and Tears is the culmination of an 18 month story arc, which encompasses BTS's earlier HYYH series (The Most Beautiful Moment in Life series), which primary deals with the struggles of youth as youth. Blood Sweat and Tears is the next step in the story arch which deals with the struggle of youth as they enter adulthood. If you get a chance you should watch the whole story arch (in this order): I Need U, Prologue (original) and RUN which are part of BTS's HYYH series + its epilogue: Young Forever and then Blood Sweat and Tears.
That is a SPOT ON analysis of the book and the way it was used on during BTS's run so far, congrats! Demian has been my favorite book since I was 16 years old and we read it in High School (in Germany), so we discussed all of this in school at the time :) Awesome job!
i LOVED this reaction and how into it you all were. makes me happy to see people recognizing BTS's talent.
I somehow still cannot believed that these dudes have won the billboard music award. They freaking deserved it anyway!!
I love the appreciation of the imagery and the metaphor of the video. The whole thing is an art.
THE BEST REACTION :D
The grey hair is Jimin (my bias)
Please react BTS I NEED YOU 19+ plz
Its Manhi manhi manhi ( more more more ) not Money Money Money
6:45 most reactions are usualy like when jin kisses the statue "OMG HE KISSED THE STATUE WHY I DONT UNDERSTAND" but this reaction made me laugh cuz they were all like "*sigh* oh woooow *gasp* coool *gasp* i just got chills" all whispering 😂
I really love the way u reacted this Music Video. You didn't talk to much while watching it. Your face showed all your feelings
Gosh, you guys are the first reactioner actually see what's in this MV and talk about it and also trying to figure it out. Plus you know what Jin kissed is the falling angel. So smart.
LOL! The guy in the purple jacket is JIMIN. Everybody loves Jimin, whether he's their favorite or not. We call it "The Jimin Effect." He's 1/4 sexpot, 1/2 sweetie pie, and 1/4 dork. LOL They're all amazing like that.
This is my FAVORITE BTS video, and that's saying something! I love your reactions!
"Oh, He's Cracking!" I hear it every time and can't stop smiling. BTS is LOVE !
2:26 he said "woah"
lol he is charming indeed
I've watch blood sweat and tears like a thousand times but every time I always can't help to held my breath...
I love your reaction and discussion so much. Thank you for appreciating their work. ♡ If you get a chance, I'd love to see what you all think of their song Spring Day and it's MV. Thanks again.
6:58 it was at this moment the blonde girl became a Tae stan xD we had the same reaction hahaha
his reaction to 5:08-5:09 of Kim Taehyung is me on a daily basis
yes they always a story on their lyrics.....BTS is talented !!!love BTS!!!
Loved your reaction, keep it up on bts❤️❤️❤️👌🏻😁
Best reaction so far i love how you talks about the meaning of the music video.
Paige should react to Jimin's secret role in BTS, just to see how amazing the "one with the grey hair" is amazing! ;D Or maybe his sexy moments... ;D and David should react to V's funny or awkward moments, it's adorable!
DiLayla D is there a video for that?
SecretName 0505 I'm not sure which one you're referring to specifically, but it doesn't matter because there are videos on RUclips for all of them haha. Jimin's Secret Role in BTS is an amazing video, it made me cry and I really hope they'll watch it as well.
Shadow_Owl242 yes i meant jimins secret role - i have since watched it 😂 and all other bts videos in existance
I love this reaction. You guys actually paid attention unlike other fake reactions and I loved how you perceived it. Thank you.
This is by far the BEST reaction video ive watched
The silence, men! They are the most amazing. Im an ARMY. Hahaha. Love BTS! Thank you for doing this video.
BTS is the beast!!! Thanks for the reaction video!!!More please.
Next time, definitely turn on the english subtitles! The lyrics to their songs are amazing, also it helps understanding the videos to some degree . . . sometimes :)
I really wish everyone reacting to kpop would be as open-minded and neutral as you and just appreciate it as just another art. After all, that's what music is. It's supposed to transcend prejudice, countries and languages.
I really appreciate your reaction and know that it's a breath of fresh air in a judgmental world.
I always watch tide pool to see Alejandra. She is so beautiful.
8:31 "Guy's with back up dancer's in a warehouse, guys with back up dancers in a desert." Haha just wait for 'Not Today' (but honestly even these 'normal' setting BTS takes and makes it their own and SLAYS IT)
I really like your thoughtful investigation of the meaning without knowing that much
"He's a fallen angel."
"You got that right." lol
if anyone reacts like the guy in the middle then you are in too deep now you have been charmed by BTS beauty there is no way out now.
I'm so happy my boys won the Billboard Music Awards!! V is my favorite, he's the angel.
this is what we like about bts mv, its like solving a puzzle....however an impossible one, thus you'd end up getting addictive to them lol
A belated thank you for appreciating their talent!!
This, right here, IS HOW YOU FUCKING NAIL A REACTION VIDEO! Srsly guys you were a breath of fresh air. MOST NON KPOP FANS TALK ALL THE FUCKING TIME AND THEY END UP NOT ACTUALLY LISTENING TO THE MUSIC
I only watch BTS reactions so I can be like "Yes, they are this amazing". I love seeing reactions so I can agree on how beautiful they really are. Proud. So proud.
"That was a DOPE move."
Nice unattended reference!
I rewatch this for several times bc David reaction is so cute.😂
manymanymany times😂
@Jimin "Call my basic ass." ME TOO.😂
Thanks so much for the in depth reaction and discussion/analysis. Those are my favorite type of reactions because these artists put so much time and effort into the story lines and visuals of their mvs. As you are aware, BTS is famous for leaving you with a need to suddenly read a book and become a philosopher, but this video has so much symbolism based off of the book Demian (as do each of the WINGS short films) and aging in general and the transition from childhood into adulthood. This mv in particular has a lot of focus, as does the song itself, on facing temptations and seeing the world very differently from the safe haven of childhood. The words that sounded like 'money' were actually 'manhi' which in Korean means 'more' or 'a lot'. Basically they're falling into temptation and saying 'I want more, more, more'. There's so much symbolism in this on its own before relating it back to other BTS mvs that I'll just stop here before you get a novel. You guys did an amazing job and caught more symbolism than I've seen from any non ARMY reactor. I'll definitely subscribe :)
This makes me feel so proud of BTS watching others react to them😂❤️
this is the best video reaction i've ever seen
Gosh wow great reaction!!!
Nice how you guys went a little more in depth unlike other reactors who just say "Well... that was weird. Bye!"
내가 본 리액션 중 갑이다 앜ㅋㅋ진짜 귀여워요 most impressive reaction ever :)
this was a wonderful reaction! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch BTS and appreciate the effort put into intricacy and detail.
I saw so many KPOP REACTION but for me your reaction is the BEST. I'm not kidding, i really like your reaction guys. Thank you so much💜💜💜💜
I am late to the army but I am here and I am loving it
The pink guy is jin
The Car door Guy and recently the third one from the left.
This MV talk about the book Demian.
You are very observant and .. you're great! I loved the reaction of you three
Wow I love how interested you guys are in the symbolism and metaphors.
Best reaction I have seen so far !
00:10 *THE ULTIMATE REASON WHY VMA NEEDS BTS*
😂😂😂😂😂 OMG you guys reaction was priceless!!! Immediate subscribe!
Thank you!
This is my first ever mv of BTS, and this is still my favorite
During the moment when the music stopped, you guys were so amazed that you just stared at the screen and were so quiet, I was like, "Are you guys still alive??""
LOVED YOUR REACTION!! Loved how you went into detail on your thoughts about the symbolism and themes! Please react to their Blood Sweat and Tears Dance Practice as well :)
It is extremely complicated...I ll just give a overview. This entire album is based heavily on Damien novel of Harmen Hesse. The quote basically tells the theme of the album which is the main protagonist (the one staring at the painting) was living a very sheltered and life away from all evils of the world. And the continues uncovering of eyes shows the pure boy being introduced to the cruel reality or "evil"...the last kiss with lucifer shows him accepting his dark side.
such a... mature... and unique reaction... thank you love you
I enjoyed every bit of this video.. thank you :)
5:06 i can relate. V should be arrested
"baby boy with the purple outfit and the gray hair"
Y E S
This is the exact reaction i had watching frst time
You guys should be proud of yourselves, who would have known they would become #1 200 Billboard in America!
Something that you guys said about beauty caught my attention. This MV's highly aesthetical shots, and the overall feel of romanticism always made me think that this was trying ot capture the classic romantic story of a struggling artist who goes through his formative years(a buildungsroman, if it were a book) developing his theory of aesthetics and searching for a muse. The lyrics themselves are pretty telling of passion that turns to obssession, not necessarily with a person because they never make any explicit mentions of a woman at all. In stories like this, usually there IS a woman, imaginary or real, so in this case it might be an imaginary muse being serenated, but it might just be an expression of extreme passion for a form of art. Plus, sexuallity is kind of a classic theme in romanticism. And the whole 'fallen angel' theme fits in perfectly as a metaphor for growing up and 'falling from grace' by rebelling against accepted standards of life and beauty. And the thing that's most interesting, in my opinion, is the scene where Taehyung jumps from the balcony. The paining you see in that scene is "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus". That could also be interpreted as the artist (probably Jin, who sees his internal struggle in the painting before him, which then turns to a mirror at the end of the MV) going from a privileged position to confronting the world on his own, without help. That's why I think Michelangelo's Pietà is present; the artist is separating himself from his origins. And that would also explain Jin's face cracking at the end; he's 'leaving the egg'.
i looooove you reaction because you actually take time to analyse and get some of the references and add your own spin on it instead of being like "wtf was that, they're hot though". of course you still appreciate their beauty, we all do
I really liked your reaction to this video, and seeing that you have been interested, I would like to give you some details that may help you to better understand the MV, and possibly many Armys will also take the trouble to do so. :)
First: This MV is the conclusion of a series of shorts that were realized for each song of the album Wings, reason why if they want to understand it better, they see the shorts in order, beginning with the trailer; These shorts are also featured with the previous album consisting of a triology (I NEED U, Prologue, Run, Young Forever Epilogue)
Second: The MV are inspired by the book "DAMIAN"
Third: They just released the MV of this same song in Japanese version, and the production, colors and symbolism are very interesnates; Although more directly related to the triology he mentions.
There's 7 V which is my bias
Jimin who I like 2nd
RapMonster who I like 3rd
Suga
Jungkook
Jin
J-Hope
im here for this reaction & i love u guys react to bts. this mv is so aestherically pleasing pls react more on bts mvs
i would say that this is the most impresive and beautiful cgi guys i have ever seen....😂
I like your reaction! David is so adorable 💖 Thank you!
David is a cutie!
Olly S absolutely
There is another incredible video with symbolism is "paradise lost" by Ga-In. She's part of a girl group called Brown Eyed Girls and they both are famous and praised for being controversial in terms of more avant-garde and forward thinking. They constantly push Korean culture forward and I highly recommend watching their videos for "sixth sense", "kill bill", and "sign". For ga-in's solo work I recommend "paradise lost", "irreversible", and "Bloom"
I like how they focused on the video and did the talking after.
ohhh i enjoyed this!!! Its hard to find a genuine reaction to bts these days. ❤❤
if its not much, please react to I Need You, Prologue, Run and Young Forever. The back story on these 4 mvs will blow your mind. Thanks! Keep it up!
Lol every BTS fan is hardcore. BTS just that to you. Thanks for the reaction :)
I really really love your reactions! ❤
There are many other reactors that react to BTS but tbh, they don't give attention to it and talk a whole bunch.. I love how the three of you pay so much attention but still give tons of reactions by facial expression without the need to talk while watching or taking your eyes away from the screen.. Keep up the good work! Looking forward for more reactions to BTS~ ❤