I WAS WRONG ABOUT BTS || Reaction to The BTS Spring Day Explanation Video
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- Опубликовано: 26 мар 2022
- I Didn't understand what I was getting myself into when I did my first Reaction to BTS' Spring Day MV. I gave a wrong analysis and didn't understand what was going on, after some review I have watched and learned what they are really about!
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It's ok to interpret Sping Day as a romantic love song. I mean, yes, the lyrics were written about grieving lost friendships, and yes, the music video alludes to mourning the death of the children who lost their lives in that tragedy... But, in general terms, it is a song about "missing people you love and longing for a time when you can reunite with them". And ultimately, everyone can have their own interpretation, your personal interpretation is always valid. And of course, regardless of how emotionally attached many people are to this song, it doesn't mean you have to like it. Everyone has their own preferences.
hahaha thank you, I think I just didn't catch enough of the lyrics on the first go so I made assumptions. upon relistening I could see how I was incorrect. Not the worst thing that could happen, if anything it will just make me more vigilant in the future!
The best comment ever about respect of choice, taste and interpretation👍😁💜
@@legende827 💜
Absolutely, for me, Spring Day is about grief and I apply that to my broken family. I would rather people have the option to feel what Spring Day means for them before being told what other people believe is the "right" theory.
@@lobaetoile8440 not really sure why you felt the need to shout "their story" at me, aside from being rude, the Sewol Ferry isn't the only thing BTS thought of when they wrote Spring Day. I remember RM said he wrote it in a park thinking about friends he missed. For Suga he was thinking about his childhood/teen best friend who got into drugs and went to prison. The music video also makes specific reference to suicide and while that can be linked to The Sewol Ferry Tragedy, South Korea also has one of the highest suicide rates of developed countries in the world and BTS have all been affected by suicide to varying degrees. Even to BTS, Spring Day has multiple meanings and there is no "right one." They didn't perform Spring Day all through the pandemic because they were thinking of The Sewol Ferry Tragedy, they performed it because they and other people were feeling isolated and lonely and were grieving for the life and the people this pandemic has taken from us. There is no one right story or meaning, not to BTS.
I hope you and your loved ones are happy, healthy and safe and that you have a lovely rest of your day 😊
At the time of the Sewol ferry disaster, President Park was the daughter of a president who had been in dictatorship several decades ago and was supported by conservative groups. During the dictatorship, the generation that experienced rapid social development at the expense of many working-class people after the Korean War. They missed President Park Chung-hee and believed that his daughter would do well, but she only cares about her appearance and has no interest in victims. Celebrities who mentioned the Sewol ferry at the time were put on a blacklist and put at a disadvantage. BTS, who donated to the bereaved family and made a music video for Spring Day, was also targeted.
Many Koreans were depressed and traumatized for a long time because of the disaster. But they were just sad or angry and couldn't stay still. I went out on the streets for several months until spring, raising my voice and crying out to reveal the truth of the disaster. At that time, the president had no interest in saving the people from the disaster, but used it politically, discussed and decided on state affairs with a woman close to her personal relationship, and she was only interested in pursuing personal interests. Critics of the regime were blacklisted and treated unequal. BTS was hated by the government at the time for comforting and donating to the families of the victims of the disaster. After that, the angry people held candlelight protests for several months, and in that cold winter, millions of citizens peacefully protested the president and impeached the president. I hope this never happens again anywhere else.
wow. This really is such a crazy and sad story
Yes I watch a documentary about this tragedy, with the student videos make by the victimes during the wait of the rescue who never came, and the story of this diver who killed himself because he can’t go through the horror of all those dead little ones he have go back up for their family. The story was so unfair and heartbreaking that I make me so angry and depressed for days after watching. So I don’t recommend the documentary if you are very sensitive .I wish I haver never see this and my thoughts all along were for the dad, mom, brother or sister who have lost their love one.
Thank you BSY Bang for your testimony and your explanations
Thank you for your protesting. You never walk alone 💜
I remember our western media barely covered the impeachment. An ally possibly going through a change of administration would have been a huge deal. Even our own media and government is afraid of people having the notion that they are more powerful than the "elites". We an change anything if we will it.
전 한국인 입니다.
세월호 이야기는 아직 단정 짓기에 빠릅니다
부조리가 있기에.이건 아직도 해결하지 못한 비리 입니다.
항간에는 그 당시 정부를 끌어 내리려는 음모라는 사건으로 믿는 사람도 많기 때문 입니다.
Army is big, BTS actually faces criticisms and discrimination since debut till now, so Army is actually protective of them. IGNORE THE TOXIC ARMPITS, We Don’t Consider Them a part of the fandom
ARMPITS LMAOO
I haven't heard armpits before lol that's funny
As an army we are really protective about the boys .. the seven kings we have .. but then we respect and understand you.. you have your own opinion.. just don't pay attention to toxic people around you..
THank you for being open. It is unfortunate that some people are so negative and aggressive. It can really put new listeners off and that is sad. There are so many more who are positive and welcoming but the unpleasant fans may seem to be overpowering. I am in my 70s (many of their fans are older) and BTS brought the love of music back into my life. I will always be grateful for that. I love all their different genres including their rap. Their lyrics are usually deep and beautiful. Many of their songs have explanation videos which you may find helpful if you want to look past the surface meanings. I hope you have the interest to navigate their vast discography and enjoy where this journey can take you. 💜
Hey I appreciate this!! I never let those people get to me! i just say it so hopefully they will be kinder down the road to others! Also I am absolutely going to go deeper into their discography!
@@ALovelyPenguin While recognizing that there are those who are just plain toxic and those who are rude, after several years of following the comment sections of BTS filled content it has become very clear to me that there are MANY who don't speak English losing a lot in translation. In their misunderstanding they often take offense where none was given. Humor, sarcasm, idiom, and cultural issues don't seem to translate well and combined with some false preconceptions, that can cause some negative responses. I don't say this to excuse nasty comments, but just to make you more aware of some of the issues that come with such a global fandom. Since you didn't think anyone would be watching your first reaction, and ARMY, well over 35 million strong globally, is so well known for showing up in droves, I'm thinking you must know extremely little about who is responding to you in addition to knowing so little about the group. Xceleste channel has several great introduction videos (to BTS and ARMY) . The majority of ARMY are enthusiastically happy to educate an open minded, respectful person trying to learn about the group.
(BTW, I'm also an older ARMY, and you'll probably be surprised by how many of us there are. This is THE most diverse fandom in every category)
I turn 50 this summer and I really put off getting into BTS, because I had the same assumptions. I got into them in September last year. I have gone down the rabbit hole. I am now traveling next week to see them in Vegas for two shows, front row.
@@WonderingWildWanderingRose - are you saying that the majority of what you call ‘negative comments’ come from people who don’t have English as their first language?
@@a.darleneheisserer1028 I'm so happy for you, 2 shows and front row, and you are just a baby ARMY.
OK I'm a bit jelous, when my daughter and then me got into them in 2018, they just had their concerts in Berlin. The next year they didn't do Germany and we had no money to travel to Paris or London. Then we were so happy for 2020 concerts here and then BAM, Corona hit and destroyed everything.
I'm still crossing fingers it will happen this year, but since unlike the US there will be less shows in Europe, the buying process will be even more crazy, Germany sits in the middle of Europe and everyone from the North, South and especially East and Middle Europe will try to get here.
But at the end, I want to see my boys happy and I know they are happy with ARMY, so even though I still haven't got the chance, the postive vibes by far outshine the negative ones.
I’m an old metal head who became Army over the past year. BTS has blown me away. They have an amazing discography, they consistently present as humble, thoughtful, and funny. It’s refreshing in today’s world. In general, Army is a beautiful fandom, super helpful and willing to listen to different opinions. I cannot tell you what an amazing experience it was to go to one of BTS LA concerts, the people at the concert were fantastic, not at all the experience I’ve had at other concerts. Ignore the negative/aggressive people, you’ll get lots of comments from the rest of Army with good suggestions. I would recommend specific songs for you, but I don’t know what you like. As a metal head, I love the rap pieces and would highly recommend any and all of them - the Cyphers are great, but some of them you’ll want to watch an explanation video (dkdktv ones are always good) or you’ll miss critical pieces of what makes the songs so amazing. But there’s more rock like stuff, R&B, funk, jazz, EDM, pop, etc. I personally love a lot of the b-sides such as Paradise, Rain, Tomorrow, House of Cards, as well as tons of their solo songs such as Stigma, Lie First Love, and pretty much all of their solo non-BTS stuff such as Agust D (aka SUGA aka Min Yoongi)’s, RM’s and J-Hope’s mixtapes. I hope you do explore more of their work and I think you’ll come to understand just why their fandom is so big and so enthusiastic.
Hey I appreciate this! I am a hardcore rock/ alternative guy. so sounds like we would like similar things! I will definitely check out their rap stuff!
@@ALovelyPenguin I’m going to suggest you start off with Daechwita MV. That is where I started. It was a very odd YT rec that came out of nowhere and I only listened to it because I was in a severe depression and it reminded me of some of the Hong Kong martial arts indie films I used to watch a long time ago and remembered with happiness. It’s from Agust D’s D2 mixtape, and the MV is stunning. At the top layer it’s a diss track, but dig down and it’s actually about his inner struggle with fame. He plays both the corrupt King and the rebel peasant. In my mind, I’ve connected it to his BTS song Interlude:Shadow because of the underlying message. I would check that out as well. His BTS stage name is SUGA, so Shadow is under that. My 2nd favorite band after BTS is Tool. I saw them in concert at an Oz Fest once, they were amazing. Turns out they have something in common with BTS in that both have music inspired by Jungian Philosophy and the map of the soul. I would then recommend you listen to House of Cards. That will give you a feel for the vocal line’s talents. And then the 4 Cyphers from the rap line. Those start off as diss tracks (and I saw one of the interviews and support their dissing fully, it was brutal and cruel) but the last one, the last one is where they win. Because they say - look, we now know ourselves, and we’ve learned to love ourselves with all our flaws, we no longer are full of hatred and anger about what you (the collective you of the underground rap scene where 2 of them started) did, and we suggest you learn to love yourself as well. If you then want to see more popular well-I known stuff, I highly recommend Blood Sweat & Tears (and read up on it, super deep), Fake Love (beautiful at the obvious level, super deep, and connected to their BU alternative universe storyline), and Idol (which is tripping and deliberately so, it’s another, very elegant hit back at their haters, this time from the Idol side). All of those are more pop-like, which I generally don’t like, but BTS has taught me that well done pop music is actually good music. Then there is Black Swan, which feels like it comes out of left field but is about something so important and personal to me as it is based on Martha Graham’s quote about how a dancer dies two times, and the first time, when they stop dance, is the most painful. Sorry for the essay.
@@itmfiddler beautifully said! Wonderful suggestions!
UH THESE ARE SOME GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD RECOMMENDATIONS!
@@WonderingWildWanderingRose 💜
RM wrote this song in 10 minutes while sitting in a park. All members sing,dance ,play instruments and write music. Very talented guys
If you're going down the rabbit hole, every song that sounds like it's about romantic love - it almost never is. There are a very small handful and they're generally pretty old, representing a time when they were still finding themselves as artists. So, when you're looking at lyrics, if your go-to theory is that the song is about a girl - it almost certainly is not. Even when lyrics are translated and refer to "she", pronouns are not closely tied to gender in Korean and shouldn't be taken to reference a specific gender, normally. There are definitely some "hormone" songs, by they're from early in their career. The express strong love for each other and for their fans, for their families and for humans - so love can be a pretty expansive thing in the BTS universe.
I will be keeping that in mind!
What a great comment 💜
Well said 👏💜💜💜💜
I currently listen to BTS's full official catalog, from a Spotify playlist, in album release date order. I've been listening to and watching them for two-and-a-half years. There's so much to learn. Including to appreciate genres of music I did not used to be interested in. Every time I go through the playlist, I hear new things, even though I have probably played it through at least 100 times so far. That's how rich and interesting their canon is.
What ties me to them is their kindness, their good humor, their creativity, and their hard work. From those four things, BTS's art grows organically. If you get touched by BTS, heart-wise, they will feel like your friends.
I am sorry that some people seemed aggressive or rude. BTS has been through so much, and ARMY is very protective of them. Sometimes we can be overly protective. All in all we are good people. 💜
All good, I just want people to know I get it, I messed up. But at the same time I won't tolerate being talked to like that! This is a Channel about positivity. We are all on the same side at this point lol so we should be good!!
I think it tells a lot about a person when you see how they react to a critisism that they get. And you handeled it in a way that tells me that you are smart and able to develope yourself. Army is a big fandom, I think Bts's youtube channel has over 60 million subscribers, so like in any big group of people, there will be certain amount of toxic people also. Also, army is so used to defending Bts against all the prejudices going on that sometimes it does go overboard. But we usually also are fast to calm down when see that you are willing to learn about them with an openmind. So, thank you, waiting for your next reaction 💜
Hey I really appreciate you're kind words! I do my best to always consider where others are coming from so I figure they are coming from a good place, just have poor execution. So no hate on my end! we spread positivity and silliness!
@@ALovelyPenguin positivity and silliness? BTS has you covered! You'll enjoy getting to know them, guaranteed!
@@ALovelyPenguin positivity and silliness are the BEST two words to describe BTS! You're going to have fun!
I thought your reactions were genuine & honest..that’s all ARMYs (TRUE ARMYs) can ask for. I’m sure it’s controversial for me to say but in my opinion, men, mostly American men, tend to trash BTS, calling them derogatory names without even giving them a chance, so I applaud you for taking the time to check them out. I think xCeleste (another RUclipsr) once said, “why is it ok for men & boys to be so passionate for their favorite rock or metal band or sports team but degrade women & girls for being passionate for their favorite Pop band?” BTS fans come in all ages, genders, races, ethnicities but most think we are all just a bunch of screaming, hormonal teenage girls (which definitely exist in this fandom & we love them all)! 😁 We are 90 million strong & still growing, no way ARMY is made up of just preteens & teenagers … we older AMRYs scream just as loud & have more disposable income LOL!
I don’t know why but I always feel the need to say this… if you continue diving into BTS, please keep in mind that these men are Korean. They do not have the same cultural norms as people in the west. Korean Idols are known for their aesthetics. They use their looks, clothing, their ever changing hairstyles & hair color, jewelry, accessories and yes even makeup to convey the concept/theme of their albums, songs & performances to fully immerse their audience. Most all artists wear makeup & jewelry when performing or in photos, but when westerners see Korean male idols in makeup they are shocked & automatically make assumptions. Koreans, both men & women are also very openly affectionate with one another, it’s their norm. BTS members formed a brotherhood. They essentially grew up together since all were so young when they became trainees. They lived together in a dorm starting in 2010 & have endured many hardships together. They love one another as family & those not familiar with both their culture & their history, tend to make unwarranted assumptions when they see them interact.
BTS always convey love & positivity through their music & messages & even though their songs dissing the haters & those whom have hurt them really pack a punch, they never convey hate towards anyone….& their work ethic is insane! We could all learn so much from them & their culture. I hope you continue to remain open minded & hopefully you’ll come to see how talented, genuine, generous, thoughtful, kind, humble & truly funny/chaotic crackheads they are and why they are so loved by their fans & why we are so protective of them.
If you like hip hop/rap, I recommend RM, Suga & J-Hope’s mixed tapes. “Do You” & “Joke” by RM & “Interlude:Shadow” & “Daechwita” by AgustD (aka Suga), “Mama” & “Hope World” by J-Hope.
I absolutely love “D’Daeng”, Ugh” & “Outro:Tear” by all 3 of the rappers. All have deep, true meanings behind them and such genius word play! Live versions & MV’s are best to get the full effect vs lyric videos which many have incorrect translations & explanation videos are a must in order to get many of the cultural meanings. I was never a rap fan before BTS but these men are lyrical geniuses.
Songs by just the vocalists (aka the vocal line) are also masterpieces, “Truth Untold” & “House of Cards”, & some solo songs, “Stigma” & “Singularity” by V, “Epiphany” & “Awake” by Jin, “Lie” & “Filter” by Jimin & “Euphoria” & “Begin” by Jungkook. Again live versions are usually always better than the MV’s.
Many songs mix in both Korean & English but, keep in mind, Korean translations to English are not exact & may seem strange at first. The Korean words rhyme but translations to English often don’t rhyme & cultural references are often missed by westerners.
ARMYs love to discover reactors who take the time to get to know BTS & we can be very kind & generous to those who are honest & genuine, whether you like their music or not, it’s ok. At the same time, ARMY can be ruthless to those that use BTS for clout, views or subscriptions.
Sorry for being so wordy but as you should know by now, we are very passionate about BTS.
just adding that they said they wear makeup and accessories because they like it, not just because of album concepts, anyway, for me that's clear, (I don't know about other K-pop groups because I'm just ARMY), it's remarkable that they dress so detailed and beautifully even off stage, even in their lives at home, especially towards Jimin, he is always so neat and elegant, with those glamorous huge earrings.. i personally love his style, is so unique and androgynous, loved your comment, just thought it necessary to add to that.
@@mariev347 i don’t completely disagree but I don’t see them wearing makeup during vacations (evident by their IG photos) or during Bon Voyage and In the Soop and even just this week when seeing them catch their flight to the US none wore makeup. During some of their VLives, several tell us they removed their makeup (especially after the concert) & hope ARMY doesn’t think they look bad. Makeup is necessary while filming MVs, shooting photos, and live performances. They’ve stated they think they look better in makeup as do most people in those instances but it’s not like they wear makeup all the time.
But yes they do wear beautiful clothing, jewelry & accessories most often whether on or off the stage. All are runway model worthy and always look stunning in their clothes whether it’s LV, Dior, Gucci or F.O.G, Puma, Nike, even bathrobes 😜! Borahae💜
Thanks for this comment!! I Personally love seeing the differences and similarities in our cultures, so I will definitely keep in mind that these guys are Korean! So yea I will definitely be diving deeper into BTS!
Wow, your the first persons opinion that I FULLY agree with in every way! You summed up everything I wanted to say, Thanks!^^💜
An excellent response just one small disagreement Koreans are quite reserved with strangers and have very strict rules of hierarchy but with family and close friends they are loving. Just so people don't get the wrong idea that Koreans are all super friendly to everyone.
Hope you find it in yourself to continue this journey. I know ARMY is intimidating but promise we are just as welcoming to people who are open minded about reacting to BTS. This reaction was great . The explanation of Italian ARMY for this song just breaks me. I think I understood why ARMY reacted that way. Because of BTS isn't a band you should just take in Face value. And this song is really layered with personal stories and symbolism for the tragedy. For those saying it isn't about the tragedy they might not be informed that they did confirm it. This tragedy is still being censored out despite President Park (president during the time of tragedy)got impeached.
The boys are definitely very aware of this. They even created another song that criticized the Korean government at that time titled AM I WRONG. They boldly performed it on live television during the impeachment. They have always been outspoken about these things since they debut.
Here's what the songs meant: since the song represents the sewol ferry tragedy let me explain what's it about.
Sewol ferry tragedy: so these highschool students had a field trip to go to an island. And more than 400 students went to the boat and they all decided to sit settle in. They were having a blast listening to music, fireworks, and etc. However the next day... It happened.. it was 8am some highschool students were sleeping others were awake. So while they were going to the island there's this thing called the "maddeling channel" it's the most common and the most dangerous and the quickest route. There were different routes but the captain decided to take the risks and go there. In the middle of this maddeling channel the boat was 15 degrees left and this boat cannot handle more than 5 degrees angle left. The captain knew that the boat was gonna sink 100 percent and he decided to rescue himself and lie to the rescue that everyone was safe and that he was a student. The president all she wanted was a video to see how serious it is but they didn't send rescues. First the rescue came late second the only ppl who rescued the highschool students were the fisherman. He tried to save much students as possible. While the captain escaped there were 3 crew members who declined and helped the kids. They all died at the end but the youngest crew member was only 22 she was a child herself saving kids. She was handing out life vessels to them. And in Korea it's cold in April so the water was cold to. Only 72 highschool students survived more than 300 highschool students died. R.I.P FOR EVERYONE WHO DIED
I am glad that you take time and watched the explanation. There is lot more to learn about BTS and ARMY. ARMYs are the most protective Fandom for the artist. I am suggesting you to watch the videos I am requesting you to watch and you'll know why the ARMYs are like they are and what is the hype is about and everything you want to know about the artist. They are not just typical boyband. They are so much more than that. Every member contribute towards the making process of the song/album/content from writing to production to composition and much more. They are known for their deep meaningful lyrics, amazing choreography, top notch production and their down to earth personality along with their versatility in music. They have changed lives of so many people around the world. You know the most amazing thing? They have fans from teenagers to 70 plus years senior citizens and the majority fans are from middle aged people.
Please look forward to more of BTS and you'll definitely love them.
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I'm sorry about people who we're rude, thank you so much for taking the time to learn about the music tho! if you decide to do more videos on BTS, which i really encourage you to, they have an amazing discography in which their lyrics talk about social issues, mental health, empowerment and more, they are also amazing people and are the most down to earth artists out there, they have an amazing bond with eachother and they are so open with their fans it almost feels like we're family, it's amazing! we'll definitely be looking forward to more reactions to BTS from you if you decide to, no pressure!
Awesome!! Yea I will definitely be doing more songs by them for sure! so hang tight!
@@ALovelyPenguin can't wait!!
Yes! most of us aren't rude. Whenever you get a large group of people, the rude ones stand out and give the rest a bad reputation
@@suesaul4727 for real!
@@suesaul4727 very true! Don’t worry I still like you all!
BTS hardly ever have music about romance usually their songs are to their fans ARMY. Since you mentioned materialist things it reminded me of their song Spine Breaker which is basically dissing kids who always ask for expensive stuff at the expense of their parents having to break their spines working for it. There was no music video for it then they made a homemade music video for it in a hotel room by themselves for fun. I recommend it they had such fun making it and is fun to watch. ruclips.net/video/36C6kO5lY7Q/видео.html
oh this does sound fun! i'll add it to my list!
@@ALovelyPenguin it’s a bit wrong to say that bts hardly have their songs ab romance when a good number of them are😭. however it is correct to say a lot of their romantic songs are multi faceted when taken w context. they’re super cool in that way.
Even if they weren't deep with their lyrics, they are insanely talented in performance.
From vocals, rapping and dancing there's no loose end. Everything is 100x better than anyone could have expected before we got into them.
Thank you for taking the time to learn very much appreciate the thoughtful approach. This song and MV show why the song has been on Korean charts for 5 years with no break. The Queen of their catalog. The song itself was written about losing someone close to you and is both sad and comforting but the MV is a very layered political and social are infamous for layering more meaning into the non English songs (the 3 English songs are all light pop actually unusual for them). They made this song her. It could have cost them slot and gotten them black listed. Army is a lot and I apologize for us being an overwhelming wave it’s hard because no one is ever ready for Spring Day. If you like social commentary songs try Not Today it was released after Spring Day as a bit of a rallying cry for social change and has lyrics that are quotes from Martin Luther King. Am I Wrong is a song written after a politician called the people “dogs and pigs” and again they not only risked backlash for the song they performed it a lot with enthusiasm. Since their first song they have been making social commentary and that is partially why Army is so protective of them. For a video that is just extra layers of symbolism you can try out Blood Sweat and Tears or Fake Love both could (and I think even have had) thesis papers written about their symbolism plus are just banger songs.
Hey thanks for saying this! both of those songs are on my list of songs to listen to!! so hang tight, I will get to them. once my channel grows more I will be able to work less so I will have more time for RUclips!
38 mother of 3 Just discovered your channel I’m pretty new to BTS as well and have been blown away by there music there humility and the amazing community they have built around them it’s truly incredible I can’t wait to tune in to more of your BTS reactions I just subscribed to your channel :)
Hey!! I appreciate it! We can go on the journey together!!
Since you can appreciate the sets of the MVs because of your own personal expertise on that, I would suggest "Blood Sweet and Tears". That song has crazy good setup. Also the MV is also filled with a lot of symbolism expressed through different props.
Great reaction. Will always support people who spread positivity so don't worry about the haters 💜
it's already on my list!!
@@ALovelyPenguin It's probably my favorite mv of all time. On sufface level it's pretty and all that. But then there's ALL the hidden gems, meanings packed in the mv. And on top of that there's a third level connecting this mv to what is known as the BU (Bangtan Universe) which is a fictive storyline running through a lot of their mvs connected with short stories, mobile game, speeches, pictures etc.. It's a huge and complicated rabbit hole that takes some skill in understanding and breaking down what you see. Rule of thumb with BTS = nothing is coincidental, EVERYTHING has a meaning (almost everything). Clothing, lightning, directions, sounds, eastereggs, metaphores, references to anything ...
Ty for taking the time to react to this video. I would like to comment on a few things. Firstly when it comes to the meaning of BTS songs there are usually 3 layers. The lyrics, the MV, and the Artist's intent.
With BTS the visuals in the video don't always correspond to the lyrics so you really should take them as two separate things. BTS themselves have also said that they don't always like to say what a song is about so that the listener can take their own meaning from it.
That takes us to the fourth layer in BTS' music - what it means to the person listening to it. Some see Spring Day as a song of loss and longing, some see it as a tribute to the Sewol Ferry tragedy, and some see at as a song of hope that no matter how bad things may be, better things can be just around the corner. And none of these are wrong. Ultimately any song has 2 meanings - what the artist felt in making it and what the listener feels on hearing it.
That being said I would like to recommend a song for you 'FAKE LOVE'.
You said that you do set design and I think this MV will totally blow your mind and if you like what you see in the MV there is a behind the scenes where they show how they accomplished this visual masterpiece.
The visuals will not match the lyrics since the song is about Fake Love and the visuals are a part of a fictional story that runs through a bunch of videos and more (but don't worry about that too much - you don't have to know the storyline to enjoy it, the storyline is more of a subtext that is emphasized by certain things like the chocolate bars - you'll see what I mean by this if you watch it).
Also one last thing. In reacting to BTS official MV's you will not get a copywrite strike but you will get a copywrite claim. Some people confuse the two and panic.
Thank you for your reaction and I look forward to more.
Thanks for this, I appreciate it! I will add Fake Love to my list right now! Yea I think i just miss wrote when I said copyright strike. but yea when they claim the video then any chance of me making money is gone. it's not the reason I make these videos, but it helps me be able to have the time to make/edit the videos, ya know? plus I would love this to become my full time job.
@@ALovelyPenguin There are multiple ways to make a living as a reactor and monetizing your video is only one of them. I do understand though that this is something you would like to be able to devote more time to and possibly have it as your main source of income as opposed to a supplementary one.
A lot of reactors (not just people who react to BTS) usually open a 'Patreon' where they can upload their reactions that might get blocked or get strikes on them if they just put them on RUclips. This is usually better for the viewer and the reactor as you don't have to spend as much time editing and the viewer can watch the reaction in it's entirety.
Whether you continue to react to BTS or just do what you've been doing - I hope this helps.
@@cnot4948 Interesting! I haven't actually thought to do that I might just have to!
@@ALovelyPenguin I’d like to support OP’s words by sort of disagreeing slightly with one point. If you decide to watch Fake Love (there are two versions, I recommend you the extended ‘rock’ version one-more visuals), it’s true that it heavily draws on the story OP mentions and you won’t find the song itself expressed profoundly. That said, the song is also present in the visual. I very much appreciate the fact that the makers of the MV balanced the song itself with the other story.
But it may depend on how you perceive the fake love message. As OP said, no interpretation is wrong, BTS themselves prefer us to take what we feel or perhaps even need there. So for example I saw a lot of fans perceiving Fake Love as a song related to how love can be fake in relation to another person, in romantic sense or other. BTS themselves explicitly said about this song that it’s fine to see it that way. But they also spoke about another meaning, hinting that this meaning is more what they were thinking about - fake love addressed to oneself. That the “you” in the lyrics is not directed at other ppl, it’s internal monologue.
For me, even if I see the other story references, when watching the MV, I see it quite strongly as illustration of the song, although maybe lyrical in sense. BTS MVs are not made to be an exclusive club so they tend to be made in a way that can be grasped by ppl who are not familiar with them too. Finding the story OP mentioned there, in a way, is one big Easter egg.
So perhaps I encourage you to let yourself also see how you feel about it. You don’t have to share it, just for yourself. That, I believe, is what both the BTS and their team aim at.
Anyway, I once studied film school and while these MVs weren’t exactly the style I was originally interested in, I quickly became a fan of it and of their main director - Lumpens. A cool guy, I have to say. A whole new world opened for me.
@@zuzanamotalova3202 oh that sounds awesome!! I am actually going to record my reaction later on tonight. so I can get the video up tomorrow. I will definitely look for the extended version!! Dang, I like that kind of meaning. I am excited to actually hear that song
Wonderful reaction. How about watching “ spring exlained by Italian Army which is the more detailing of explanation!!!? Thanks for uploading this video!!
The Italian Army video is the best for sure. Same with the blood sweat and tears. Need to watch a explanation video on that as well. 💜💜💜
Who is this Italian army's name? I did not know that this song was about the school kids that died on the boat. And that the clothes they were sitting on was all the school kids clothes until 2 years after I heard the song. So I'm always interested in other people's discoveries)
@@wendybaker7999 that's a great question, and maybe some know it, but Italian ARMY is the channel name.
@@WonderingWildWanderingRose I did understand what the name was. I was mainly referring to if it was a media source. And is it just one or two Italians that are part of the channel? Or is it 120 Italian individual army people. Fact checking I guess is what I was after. I guess I could just have a channel called American army. And people would think that there was a lot of people behind me instead of just one. And then that would just be my opinion. Or maybe I do not understand that it is already implied that it is just one person. (An army is usually at least 10 people in my own point of view.) I always ask a lot of questions 🙃💜
just be careful..that one makes me cry everytime.
BTS has almost 99% songs about Passion in music, self love, Social Injustices,Against Govt or Power Holders, Women empowerment
Don't be so hard for yourself.
We're being wrong sometimes.
This is the first video of yours I've ever watched. Just from the intro I had to go check out your previous reaction. I honestly didn't find anything at all offensive or anything with it. like what??? But we appreciate the respect in this video for sure! While the Sewol Ferry tragedy is definitely one of the inspirations for this song and music video, BTS has said and shown time and time again that they want their music, their art, to open to many interpretations. This is actually one of their first songs where they began leaving pronouns out of their lyrics to make it open to a wider interpretation. Not just explicitly of a male singing to a female. So that each listener could personalize what they need the song to mean to them.
So to me there really is no wrong interpretation. However this song does have a weighty history so fans tend to respect and protect it a lot. So sorry on behalf of my fandom for any rudeness we brought to your channel. (How could people be rude on a channel literally called "ALovelyPenguin?") Thank you again for taking the time to check this out! I hope you'll be open to checking out more from BTS and Kpop as a whole 😁.
In the wise words of BTS member Jimin: "I'm so lovely, you're so lovely, we're so lovely, Lovely, LOV-EL-Y"
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
The only real reason to be annoyed is because I passed it off without actually listening. I figured its some love song by some boy band to get the ladies to love them. So I definitely would say I was wrong. Offensive? maybe not. I appreciate you understanding and being so kind though!!
It's sad the we (ARMY) usually assume people are haters. That just shows you how many times we've had to defend our boys. I'm sorry some have been rude about it. ARMY is very protective of our boys. Keep checking them out and ARMY will be there cheering you on!!
I Will!!
Ursula K Le Guin's story 'Those Who Walk Away from Omelas' is so powerful. I chose to do a dramatic oral presentation on it in a college lit class in the late seventies. The teacher, who had never heard of the author, and was skeptical of a modern fantasy, had tears in her eyes at the end. I think it is as powerful as Atwoo'ds 'The Handmaid's Tale'.
"You Never Walk Alone" was the title of the album this song was on.
It’s obvious that you’re open minded and I think that’s all any of us can ask of our fellow human beings. I have been an ARMY for under a year, but I can tell you that these seven men from South Korea have deeply impacted my life in a very positive way. And I’m not young, I’m 55 years old. You’ll learn that BTS is relatively unique because they write and produce their own songs. Their discography has approximately 300 songs/tracks and covers so many different musical genres. If you want to learn more about them, I would suggest you watch a brand new Introduction to BTS Members by Taylor Nakamoto. It’s tagged as “Draft”, but it’s simply more updated than anything else out there. It’s long, 42 minutes, but we ARMYs will stick with you as long as you’re interested. Oh, one last thing, I’ve never seen any artist(s) put as much thought into music videos as these guys do. There are explanation videos for almost all of their videos. Nothing is by chance….it all has meaning. Have fun! 💜
I agree!
I appreciate it! and I look forward to listening and learning more!
@@ALovelyPenguin That is an individual "who is BTS". I think it is quiet good but individual is always... we reflect ourselves on them - we are human - so sometimes it is what we see in them and less who they are. Skills are maybe easier to pin down but you can forget something or exagerate other.
Personally I find *XCeleste overview* "This is BTS" , "This is Army" and her 2021 updated (there are two videos) hardship video.
*bby* *gang* *mag* has some really interesting video essays like "BTS vs. KPOP" as the topic is very nuanced.
The best is *"The* *Rise* *of* *Bangtan"* -series which is a bit long but has tons of context. The Bonus content is very funny. You will love how she has done her viid and how nuanced she builts the contrast only by voices of other people and their videos: official content, youtubers, documentaries, conent of award shows, concerts etc.
"what you still don't know about BTS Spring Day" (I think) by Italian Army is better in the details/nuances. Honestly I don't like the explained video people choose the most. It presses too much on their own opinion. For example I went frame by frame ("," and "." are usefull for that) and didn't see the clothes outside the train. it looks more like a bush or something to me. If you read the comments - or at least when I did - there were still people that doubted the Sewol connection as it is more implied.
Personally I see more mourning that rebelling in the MV. Some stuff seems more about memories and mourning than seeking justice. The video does hit important points but I think Italian Army made it better. She also met some family members of Sewol victims and talked to them. Professor Jiyoung Lee is a Korean philosphy professor and not exactly young. She has written a book about them and was at conferences talking about BTS already years ago. She actually named the video by Italian Army one time when she talked about the book and BTS and why they are different and why they caught someone of her age's interest.
Korean people say that the song is the perfect embodiment of the Korean emotion "Han". Which has to do with Korean history and being foreign ruled multiple times by more powerfull neighbour countries.
Koreans have a strict hierarchy so most of thiose teenagers followed the order. But the captain and crew were on the upper deck at their "workplace" by than. Since the ship lay on it's side at that point the passangers could no longer leave easily but the crew had it easy when the one formal rescue vessal came. Passengers in the water were rescued by civilians who noticed the problem and were than pushed away so they couldn't try to break for example windows to get people out.
Rap Monster was his stage name but Namjoon Kim prefers RM now and is a little embaressed about his younger self. It could be interpreted as "real me".
I'm sorry if I come over as rude in this comment or in my first. I didn't mean to be.
There are a lot of other genres in their discographie. (almost 300 songs) some even change the genre in the middle of a song and it fits.
(and we need the not so postive emotions as well as being sad is a part of life. How do we know we are happy or life is good if we never experienced the opposite? Not to mention if we ignore those emotions we will have more sleepless nights and/or eventual a breakdown - which is what for example a midlife crisis is - a result of ignorance of your own emotions/hopes/dreams/your shadow)
Thank you for watching! Borahae!
@@ALovelyPenguin please continue to go down the rabbit whole and come our purple universe💜 i am a 48 year old ARMY from Turkey and we will continue to walk hand in hand with our boys until the last breath. Their every song is soooo good and precious, hope you will be able ti listen to all.
Up!!
If you like positivity, you will definitely like BTS. If you like all different genres of music, incredible lyricism, amazing choreography, social justice causes, a lot of good laughs, and a real underdog & great friendship story, you will definitely like BTS. Have fun exploring! And you did a great job dealing with rude people. In general, you'll find BTS fans to be kind (and incredibly diverse in age, race, nationality, etc.) and admire the way you dealt with the few that weren't. I'm subscribing for that reason.
Thank you for appreciating and paying attention to their hard work🤗💜
Absolutely!
I think it's great that you gave BTS another chance even after some people have been rude. We as Army usually ignore them. What I love about BTS is their lyrics and messages. They tackle problems like societal pressure on young people, social anxiety, depression, learning to love yourself etc.
I’m glad I did too!
Good job! This is a song of hope after sorting out all the emotions from the loss. Everyone does what you are doing now. Every song written has a story and they have videos out describing them. Their music is so personal. I watched Snow Piercer movie long ago, it is such a great analogy of this moment.
Thank you! It really is a very personal song! I can't wait to watch more!
Thank you for this reaction. If you are into cinematography then you will love BTS' Music video's. I would recommend to watch "Fake Love"," Blood, sweat and tears" or "On".
There is also an explanation of spring day done by Italian army ( with Eng subs) and it focus on the tragedy more so you should watch that aswell to get more insight.
Your reaction was fantastic. I think you would really enjoy the set design on Blood, Sweat & Tears. It's absolutely stunning. Thank you. 💜
ARMYs are protective of BTS but sometimes forget that BTS always promote kindness and positivity. to everyone , please dont use hateful words , just educate new people. 💜
I’m American Army. BTS is so much more than a boy bad. Talented, humble, true to who they are, ambassadors for Korea. major contributors to worthy causes, speak on mental health and just awesome role models. Army forever and will support them always. They are way more in regards to how they approach music and send their message. There has NEVER been anyone like them…..ever. Army is blessed.😊💜💖🥰🙏💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Thank you for your reaction🙏🙏
In order to know the members better, you can watch the introduction to Bts the newer version(2020 or 2021). It gives you some information about all the members and also we don't mind long videos so don't cut it. Becuase we want to see your full reaction if you react to these.🙏🙏💜💜
I know i'm like a year late to the party, (and I'm sure this is already listed in the comments below) ...but one image that was forgotten in the video you reacted to (I forget where I saw it too, unfortunately), is the image of Jin in the laundromat framed with the glass dryer doors that mimic the windows of the ferry, and how he looks trapped inside. Breaks my heart every time.
Respect and an open mind are all we ask from anyone reacting to BTS. You don’t need to like them but I’m pretty confident that if you dig deeper, you will like them 😆 I’m in my late 30s and only really listened to rock music. My ults are Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins, Tool, NIN, Muse, RATM, APC and now, BTS. The BTS rabbit hole is deep and massive. Have fun!! Great reaction btw!
I do agree a lot of music released these days in general are love songs! However, they have songs that do not fall in this category and I think it might've made some ARMY react because they felt you assumed that they make solely love songs to please the audience (like doing it for the attention or fan-service). I think by assuming that, it erases the sincerity and appreciation that BTS express in their music, words, and action. They have a lot of songs dedicated to their fans that take different shape instead of just love songs. (Def some love songs too) For example, their most recent releases are songs that have hopeful messages to try to cheer up fans during the pandemic. They also have songs like We are bulletproof: The eternal where they express the gratefulness of having fans support when they struggled during the beginning.
I think as you get to know their music, you really start to understand that their music is their sincere thoughts and feelings. Sometimes it ranges from themes like youth, desire, and issues in society, depression, and such. Needless to say, feel free to like or dislike certain things it's your opinion!
Also this is so random but your background reminds me of the forest in lie. If you search BTS lie forest it should pop up. XD
Thanks for this!! I really look forward to diving in more!
Also I looked pics of Lie Forest, hahaha you are so right
Seeing you are into art, their video Blood Sweat and Tears has a beautiful set up. Also Fake Love has a good video too. You should watch 💜 thanks for taking the time to watch the explanation of Spring Day, You Never Walk Alone is also a stand for the tragedy that happened in Uk in the 80,s where 97 football fans died while watching the match where most of them were from Liverpool.
yes! I am actually going to put up a vid for Fake Love today (shhh it s a surprise!) the other songs are on my list!
I'm very sorry that people were rude and aggressive to your reaction, but thank you very much for putting this up and giving BTS another chance! Good on you!! Much love
hahaha absolutely
I would love to see you react to 'Black Swan' - it refers to the Marha Graham quote about dancers dying twice (the first death is when they can't dance anymore) and really beautiful.
Bonjour Mike ! 🇫🇷 Hi Mike! Thank you for reacting to BTS’s songs, it’s really normal not to know, not to understand all the stuff behind BTS’s work ar first sight! I really don’t understand what’s the problem with some people…
We were exactly the same that you are when we have started with the band… kind hugs! 💜👍🏻
And overall, enjoy the journey with our 7 boys… Kisses from France!
Watched your previous reaction to (Queen) BTS SPRING DAY… didn’t comment or like…
Watching this now… thx for taking the time to learn…with this short version/explanation theory… as many #BTSARMY will agree, Italian Army made one of the best explanation vids for Spring Day with excellent research and compilations (with proper subs) including clips from/with family members and other citizens… Ha! Just saw you reacted to Italian ARMY’s SPRING DAY Explanation!
Bravo, and thank you for taking the time to learn about the care and artistry from Our BTS and BIGHIT_Music. #Peace
Edit: after completing your reaction here,.. decided to subscribe to watch all your BTS reactions. Thank you for your thoughts.
Thank you for taking time to understand the meaning of “Spring Day”. It takes a certain character to express their own shortcomings and list ways they will better themselves. Especially on camera. I hope BTS’ work will inspire you and even bring a little hope.
Speaking of the clothes and the shoes at the end, they have the huge meaning. The families of victims left some clothes and shoes the nearest seashore where the tragic happened. because they really wanted to give some warm ess to their kids who died in the cold water.
And also.. the round glass window in the washing machine means the window of the cabined the victIms got trapped.
It was really heartbreaking story.
I appreciate your ability to recognize your mistakes and have an open mind to give yourself the opportunity to understand something that you do not understand beyond your first impression. Spring Day is a special song for us. It is also a tribute to the deceased students and a consolation for their relatives. It should be noted that the Korean government even made a blacklist where it put all the artists who supported and visualized this tragedy. Even BTS was blacklisted in their country for helping family members financially and visualizing the issue. If they were given a chance I'm sure you would resonate a lot with their lyrics, they talk about quite a few topics about how unfair their own society is.
To this day those last videos of some students play in my head when I listen to this song.
BTS MVs are not just about the song, it's about making a statement. Everything is well thought out... set, effects, lighting, costumes. Even US directors and filmmakers are impressed and want to learn about the behind the scenes.
Dear Mike, I don't know why the youtube algorithm put this video on my feed, but I am thankful.
The first video of yours I watched was a relatively recent one at the time - and you were already comfortable with BTS then... and watching this now (3:32) you've already pronounced the first 2 members in the video correctly... took me weeks of constantly saying their names. Well done.
Of course ARMY's are passionate, but some seem to take it a bit far and making the rest of us look bad - I'm sorry about them.
Just as you welcomed me to the waddle, I'd like to welcome you to ARMY.💜
LOL talk about a throwback! Weird to see how much has changed in just a year but thanks for watching and understand how far I have come!!
Army can be a bit overprotective at times and it can come off a bit... much. As a baby army, I can relate to how you feel concerning some of the comments you get in reaction to something you've said, but overall Army is generally very accepting and is a beautiful group with great intentions.
Don't let haters put you down. Anyone who spits hate or harmful words is not a true army. Just enjoy the music and enjoy your journey down the BTS rabbit hole! 💜
Mike, this was a very interesting video. So, I have subscribed. Thank you for making the effort to see the explanation. There is no reason why you should understand the background. As you can understand those who do know the horrific reason behind it are very protective and sensitive to it, and rightly so. It is far worse than is stated in this explanation video. But the Italian documentary is incredibly difficult to watch. There is a huge genre BTS cover, so if there is any particular type of music you like, just let us know. Very few songs are actually romantic songs. Angry words are misplaced but BTS have had a lot of unfounded criticism and a knee-jerk reaction sometimes happens. If you are planning to do more BTS, and I hope you are, Introduction to BTS is very interesting. I am 47 years old, and am very impressed with BTS. They are far more interesting than regular bands. I hope you have managed to get through this ! Look forward to seeing more. 🇬🇧
Hey thanks for Subbing! I do plan on watching the Italian Doc, going to a little more of their music first, so you can expect that vid in a week or two!
@@ALovelyPenguin Can't wait! You do you and in the time that feels comfortable to you. Have a great day!
I'm four minutes in and I have to stop the video to comment. Anyone can have a flawed idea about something. It takes someone who is very strong to admit it and be open to learning something new. Welcome to the fandom, you have so much amazing stuff to see! I'm 2 years in and still discovering new music and things from BTS, but one thing I've discovered is that Army is supportive not just of BTS but of other Army. 😁
It is always nice to see someone going deeper into BTS and I've heard so many go through the phases you are of having an idea of what you think they are like but then discovering that there is more to it. I will say that there will be those who might come at you for getting stuff wrong or having a certain opinion, as army we are pretty protective at times but don't let those get you down, there are more of us who love to help in this journey and understand that you are coming from a space where you virtually do not know anything about BTS. If ever you aren't sure about something feel free to ask and I truly hope you enjoy this journey and let me be the first to say that it is okay if you don't like certain music, they are your preferences after all.💜
I've been an army for 9 years, so I understand why some can be intense when it comes to BTS. Most of us are kind and welcoming, willing to help anyone who shows interest and wants to learn.
Spring Day is about love and loss, but it also alludes to the Sewol ferry tragedy in 2014. The beauty of music is that it speaks to everyone differently.
Learning about BTS, the stories behind their songs/videos, the symbolic meanings, etc is a journey in itself. After 9 years, I still find myself discovering new details I missed 2-3 years ago.
Also, the captain removed his uniform before abandoning the ferry. He was a coward who is serving a life sentence.
Sorry about the over aggressive fans. We have been through a lot. We act as a shield for them. Before becoming an army I was a more into rock/punk/metal/grunge… BTS finds you when you need them the most. Life can be dark and scary. These guys know that. They have lived through it. They lets us know life is F*ed up but they will walk along side us and we will get through together. Deep dive into the lyrics and more videos of the meanings of their Music videos. They take you on a journey and you are all the better for it. They write poetry man. Even in the light hearted songs. Look up The Truth Untold Lyrics or Black Swan. You won’t be sorry.
You are a film guy! You will truly enjoy BTS videos and may be able to learn from it. You can check out the shooting sketches/ behind the scenes after watching the MVs and see how they do it. I recommend Black Swan, On (official MV and kinetic manifesto), and Save Me
beautiful reaction! You have a good heart...thank you so much! The journey will move your soul...it's just chill...welcome to the rabbit hole lol....you'll find a lot of love here with ARMY! Borahae!
Thank you for reacting to this! Anyone in Korea who was digging around the details of the ferry tragedy was heavily suppressed by their government. They deliberately let 300 students drown to death and sink with the boat, and then tried to cover it up..... I'm thinking probably something illegal was being smuggled on that boat that tied to people in power? In South Korea, artists aren't as free to give political criticism as they would be in America. BTS risked being blacklisted, banned, or otherwise suppressed/harrassed by people in power for making such a music video. That's why this song is still charting in South Korea, even after 5 years. It's not my type of song sound-wise, so it's not one of my favs from BTS, but I understand why it's beloved and important.
Besides social/political critical songs, they also get inspirations for their songs from psychology, philosophy, literature, art, Korean culture, films, as well as their personal stories and struggles, etc.
They even wrote a song based on Pluto being demoted as a planet haha, they use it as a metaphor. It's called 134340 (pluto's designated number), I love this song haha. It's like in the ambient genre of music, like chill lounge music but parts of it sounds like you're in space. But no music video, you can react to a lyric video when you get to it. One of their rappers RM was a primary songwriter for it, Suga and Jhope are also accredited as songwriters.
They also have a song called Whalien 52, it's got a similar theme as the Pluto song, but this time they used the 52 Hertz Whale as the topic. It's a real whale, you can Wiki it. It's said to the be the "loneliest whale on earth" cause it seems to be the only one of it's kind and the frequency of its calls can't be heard by any other species of whales. The title of the song is a combo of whale + alien. No music video again unfortunately, you can do a lyric video.
Yes, some of their songs do also talk about love and romance. But a lot of their songs are written in a way that it can have many meanings and be applied to different things. Songs about love can be written to apply to platonic friendships, family relationships, romantic love, the relationship you have with yourself, love towards your craft or passions, etc.
The 3 rappers wrote a song called Outro: Tear - it's a song with just the 3 of them, so it's purely a rap song. It's a song about heartbreak, so people might initially think it's about romantic love. But the rappers actually wrote the song when BTS was going through an extremely difficult time a few years ago and were on the verge of disbanding. They have a very close bond with each other like blood brothers, they lived and worked together, and have been together for a long time, so the thought of disbanding to them was literal heartbreak. So the rappers wrote the song dedicated to the other members of BTS. Though the listener can apply the lyrics however they want to. This is a very beloved BTS rap-line song, there's no music video, but here's an iconic performance at Wembley in england:
ruclips.net/video/UDuaJGYe8EQ/видео.html
They wrote an entire album (Map Of The Soul 7) based on the works of the famous psychiatrist Carl Jung, the guy who founded analytical psychology. Their rappers RM and Suga in particular study a lot of psychology. Black Swan and Kinetic Manifesto On are on this album, people might have been recommending those. Each of the 3 rappers also has a solo song on this album, they each present different Jungian concepts:
- Persona by RM
- Shadow by Suga
- Ego by J-Hope
I'll link you a very good "Intro To The 7 BTS Members" video by Taylor Nakamoto, hope you'll react to it (don't worry about long videos, viewers don't mind watching longer videos at all). This has the most up-to-date info and is the best made Intro vid so far. It's titled "draft" cause Taylor the girl who made it is still taking suggestions on how to improve it, but the vast majority of people who have seen it all agree her video is the best one. Here's the link:
ruclips.net/video/a0m_No-_fGw/видео.html
This ia amazing! thank you for taking the time to write! I actually love/ studied Psych in college! so that's exciting to hear! I will do my best to get to that video. I want to mix in enough music so it doesn't just feel like I know them, but not their music lol so it might take a little time! I will get to it!! That Intro video may be the one I use in 2-3 weeks from now! so be on the look out!
@@ALovelyPenguin no prob! And ok sure, you can do more music reactions first! Though the intro video will help you to differentiate the members faster, that will help you do your reactions and give you more context to comment on things. So that's one benefit of watching the Intro vid earlier. The intro vid also gives very short snippets of songs, so you can get an idea for the diversity of their songs. The Intro vid does touch on their music a lot, since it's a big part of who they are. So you will get to know more about their music through the intro vid too, not just their personalities or skillsets. But up to you when you want to watch it!
I hope you saw my other comment on your Spring Day music vid reaction, I gave you some recs for "emo/punk rock/metal" related BTS stuff haha. As well as their rap/hiphop stuff. I saw you mention in the comments those are genres you listened to.
It's okay to start more with BTS songs/content that fit your preferences first, viewers like to see the reactor find songs they actually genuinely like and would listen to on their own. And that's more likely to happen with songs from your preferred genre. Like I said in my other comment, a lot of BTS's most popular songs don't even have music vids so you can't gauge the popularity of a song by viewcount. Their title tracks lean more towards pop cause they're more for the mainstream (they're still good songs). But if you want to hear real diversity in their songs, you'll have to sprinkle in the less viral songs and songs without music vids too.
Don't be afraid to give your honest opinions, it's okay to not like songs. I certainly don't like every BTS song, there are some songs that I can't stand actually haha. But if you happen to hear something that you would actually listen to on your own time, do let us know!
But you might be surprised at what BTS songs you do like outside your preferred genres. I don't even listen to the rap/hiphop genre in general, but BTS's hiphop-heavy work are my favorites. They introduced me to rap/hiphop songs cause sometimes they sample from songs, and they gave me a lot of appreciation for old-school hiphop.
I appreciate your honesty and being open minded. Some people don't even bother. It's fun to see this with you. :)
Great reaction. I'm sorry if some Armies gave you a hard time but when you see what BTS endured to get where they are today we can become a little overprotective of them. Xceleste gives a good explanation of all the BS that they had to go through and for them to go through all that and still be the amazing musicians and people that they are leaves us in awe of them. If you want some great videos to watch Mic drop, On kinetic manifesto, Dope and personally I love Sugas solo as Agust d (pronounced August d) daechwita too.
i didn't know about this video until today and i love this song and i have a special connection with it and
no one told me about this and i cried watching this video because i didn't know
now my emotions are everywhere and i don't know how to feel about anything
but I'm happy that it was explained and now may those kids,teens and adults rest in peace
and live a long happy life in the afterlife
One of the reasons I love them is because they incorporate so many different kinds of ideas into their work: fine art, literature, movies, philosophy, Jungian psychology. It’s much deeper and more interesting than the “you’re so sexy” that is the theme of so much pop music.
Hi, Thank you for reacting!
BTS have so many songs and their all different and that's the best part, They always have something to SAY. give us a hit on your style n we can guide you better
I have always been a rock guy, Alternative, heavy, hardcore, metal, emo, punk, folk. I also like hip hop and rap a bit! I am pretty open when it comes to music.
@@ALovelyPenguin same I grew up on bands like Thursday, Murphy's Law, Yellow Card, and the boy bands from back then too . I’D Start with Mic Drop it’s 🔥, Fire is 🔥, Dionysus ,We are bulletproof pt2 , Save Me, I Need you…….
I'm 55yrs old army for a long time now, i apologise on behalf of bts & army for any rude comments towards you. Love your chanel and pls continue to support our 7 kings 🙏🏽👍
Thank you!!
I used to be the type of person that full of hates and being mean to people especially in the “internet” world becoz i dont need to pay any responsibility to what i ve said.
But after i met bts, i feel like the way of being mean is really not cool at all. when i get positive power from this people, you can call the strangers, but even we are just the strangers, i still can get the power from them and it really change my mindset to be a better person.
If you got to know bts, you will find them such a humble, hard working and talented boys you ve ever seen
It really is ok if you dont like the song. There are some songs that i dont like by BTS. They are an all inclusive group.
I liked your reaction because you are honest and that is all i ask out of my reactors.
Dont let the negative reactions keep you from doing this. Plus those people are not real Army because real Army dont do that to people.
Thank you for the reaction and hope you find a song you might like.
Hey!! I Appreciate you! I do plan on continuing forward! so be ready! (won't be strictly BTS, but a large amount!)
That's why you should keep an open mind and never jump to conclusions 🇯🇲
it’s now the song with the most unique listener on melOn and will soon break 1B streams across melon this is just so crazy to me. And this was written by RM he was inspired when he saw a leaf fall from a tree and wrote it in ten minutes and the rest is history. one of my favourites.
I'm glad that I saw this video. I didn't see the other reaction video you did. It's sad that some people can't give a comment without ripping someone a new one. Well done on your reaction to that. I'm an older fan, my daughter is around their age. So there are many ARMY that are young all the way up to my age and beyond. Most of us are positive, but will correct a wrong statement (not opinion). Again, glad I saw this video. Well done.
These young men are so hard working, that every docu video (like credit- or awardnumbers) is little old... lol. But good watch to know BTS better. Sorry my english and greetings from the edge of Europe
I would try Fake Love, still a message but a little more accessible. Army can be a bit to handle but most are very welcoming.
Hey, I didnt watch the previous react video. But let me tell you, you didn't have to do this one. The fact that you did and "owned" your "mistakes" is great, and that you took steps to learn and understand is amazing and I'm here for it. However, you are absolutely right, in asking that people be a it more gentle. I'm a big fan of BTS, but one of the things that pushes me away from being called "army" is that bts fans are so _violent_ when it comes to defending everything the band does. The band is great, the boys are awesome, but they are people as so are we. I think this video speak a lot about your quality as a person and my dude, im impressed. You keep doing what you're doing, I love your demeanor, and the way you present yourself, and communicate with viewers. I also hecking love penguins, so I'm happy the algorithm overlords pushed your video to my home page. Nice meeting you man!
Thanks so much!! we seem to think quite alike! I imagine we will get along swimmingly!!
I just watched a podcast from Rotten Mango about Sewol Tragedy, and I’m telling you…I’m soo soo maaddd and felt so sorry towards the victims and the family 😢😢😢. Thank you for your reaction..please ignore the haters…most of us armies are kind and loving 😆
I'm sorry you got rude comments, man. I'm glad you gave them another shot. You seem nice, and I think you can find music in BTS's discography you would really like with a bit of time once you get to discover them more (if you want to, of course. No pressure). They have a VERY diverse repertoire, but since they've been tagged as a "boyband" or "k-pop group" by the media, people that aren't fans usually think they just sing pop and love songs, so I understand the misconception.
A little tip I'm gonna give you beforehand is that a good percent of BTS's songs that seem like a love song, in fact, are not. They use "girl" and seemingly "romantic love" more like metaphors than actual subjects very frequently, so don't get tricked! They might be talking about something else, and you will realize in due time, haha. If you want to discover their music, you can do it in whatever order you like, or ask people in the comments for guidance of what would be the best way to start. It's all up to you. Anyway, have a good day and hope that you have a fun journey with BTS if you decide to see what this is all about :D
Hey there, thanks for taking a second look. I'd like to apologize for fellow Armys who were disrespectful and aggressive. BTS means a great deal to us, and they have went through a lot to get where they are, still do. While we defend them, I think some of us need to learn to work in a little grace and understanding. The guys touch base with a multitude of genres, so will take a look at your channel to see what songs may suit your musical pallet. also, appreciation for penguins! my son loves them ^_^
I love your reaction today! ❤️ Thank you for continuing to watch BTS! Listening to your type of personality, I think you're really going to love this group an ARMY will really grow to love you! 💜 Don't take it so personally that people were upset, because people really love and feel very protective of BTS and for good reason which you will find out as you learn more about them. Your reaction last video seemed very fake, so you can't expect everybody to be nice or to respond the way you'd like them to BUT don't worry about that just keep doing what you're doing and learning and growing from it. One thing about the army is that we are a very forgiving and very loving group, so just be genuine like you were today and you will win everyone over! 😊
Thanks for being open.
Thanks for your honesty.
Welcome to the rabbit hole that is BTS! Army is HUGE and Amazing and very passionate. BTS is so much more than what people initial think. All of their music is extremely intricate and their videos are amazing. Each member of BTS is amazing in his own way. Also--Army ranges in age and demographic like no other!
Thank you for reacting to BTS! I'm sorry some army were negative to you, but the members face incredible amounts of racism, threats, undue criticism, and judgement due to people who hate them and preconceived ideas about them based on their appearance and other similar artists. And Army is VERY protective of them as a result. Sometimes it gets turned on people who don't understand because we are just so used to CONSTANTLY dealing with people attacking them, and attacking us as well. They are the kindest, most down to earth people despite their fame I've ever heard of, and they might not deserve everyone's love, but they deserve at the very least respect for their humanitarian efforts and philanthropy. Did you know they're the first musical artists to not only speak at, but perform at the UN? They partnered with UNICEF to raise awareness about violence towards children, also self love and acceptance. They also donated 1 million dollars to BLM, which Army matched in 24 hours. On their birthdays they don't have huge celebrations, they and Army organize charities and events to give back and make this world a better place. On one of Suga's birthdays Army planted thousands of trees in celebration and he hand made 300 cards to send to armies. Their songs are all written and produced by Them, and they always have deep meanings beyond what might be apparent on the surface.
If you took the time to read my post thank you, and I hope you keep an open mind and an open heart. Please have an amazing rest of your day. Borahae 💜
Spring day is one of the best ways to introduce the guys to the world. It is awesome that you see how perceptions can change.
Also. It’s ok to not like it. I say this all the timeeeeeee. We are not recruiting lol. Bts are all about love and kindness. You seem to embody that. Thanks for giving them a shot again :)
Saying you were wrong is a great start! Awesome that you can admit it! You are not alone - I’m sure many who are now die hard ARMY may have had some preconceived ideas about BTS too before their epiphany. And many are so grateful now to be proven wrong because BTS make amazing music and stand for so many positive things in pop culture and music today.
I'm a bit late with making a comment on your reaction. Thank you for taking the time to check the meaning behind the song and mv. I have not checked your previous reaction, but I'm grateful that regardless of rude comments you decided to stay humble and follow suggestions. For me, normally, people new to BTS would not know the deep meaning behind their songs, and how much their songs positively affect people's lives, also you may not be familiar with their history, hardships or Korean culture. It is all good. A person, who is curious and open-minded will learn, just like you are trying. A person, who has a good heart will fall for BTS, even if their music is not the person's cup of tea. So one more time. Thank you for being open-minded, showing understanding and empathy. 💜
All good! Thanks for checking this out! It’s been a while and I fell hard for these guys! It’s been just about 2 years for me now! Feel free to check out more, you can literally watch me start to love these guys!
I'm glad you're watching the Italian Army video on this song, because she really went deep in her deciphering of all the meanings and symbolism in it.
Hi. Thanks for this video. I would never condone anyone being mean or hateful, and I can say that with BTS coming from a small company and badly shunned for the beginning of their career and ARMY having to defend them so often, people are quick to fight. BTS has done so much for so many of us, that we do feel very passionately about them, so if someone doesn't understand or is quick to judge, emotions can run high. Again, it's never ok to be rude, but that miiiight put a little context behind some things.
There is a saying that "BTS finds you when you need them the most" and that means that their lyrics, being deep and impactful, have saved many people's lives. A vast majority of ARMYs will openly tell you that they might have been on the brink of suicide and a particular BTS song spoke to them, talking them off the ledge. I know that was the case for me and "Not Today". Thank you for being open to seeing the beauty in their art and maybe that will give a small glimpse into why we are so quick to defend them. They saved many of us and we will defend them to the bitter end. I want to see the best in everyone and I apologize for ARMYs that were hateful or rude. It's not what BTS stands for and we all know that. Emotions can do crazy things.
You didn't deserve to have people coming at you like that over a video. I'll apologize in behalf of those who went too far. Thank you for taking the time to react to BTS!
hahaha I appreciate it!
Don't apologize on my behalf
Bts is an aggressively positive group and their fans tend to also be positive but as the fandom grows so too does some of the negativity.
BTS never fail to impress with their music lyrics videos performances and messages. 💜
Many people are suggesting the explanation video by Italian Army. It is much more in depth, but I want to warn you that it is heart wrenching to watch.
Thank you for having an open mind. While first, pure reactions are often entertaining, I don't enjoy reactors who haven't taken the time to do a bit of preparation.
yea, I try to bring authenticity to each reaction. If I don't like something I will say. As much as I like you all, I am not going to lie to you just to appease. I did learn that I need to be more prepared for these videos, that is for sure! it's tough trying to keep reactions genuine while knowing what to expect, but I think I am getting the hang of it! Bear with me!!!
I know this is a year old video but I just feel compelled to comment on every Spring Day video explanation reaction video I watch lol - nowadays, if a tragedy where hundreds of kids drowned on a school trip, you'd feel for sure you'd hear about it in the news yet this tragedy did not become well known, hence the proof that the government covered it up. Authorities prohibited parents, other boats nearby etc from trying to save the kids themselves, while official services were told not to go save them (corrupt). Also the Spring Day song and mv just shows how brilliant BTS are, they know as a "boy band" they can make songs that just sound like love songs on the surface and authorities would not look twice (there was a ban on speaking about the tragedy in media) but for those who know or pay attention will know the real meaning behind it. They truly use their music and platform for good these guys ^^
They really do! Oh and I appreciate comments any time they come in lol
New subscriber here.... For the love of BTS 💜💜💜💜
The more one gets to know about the Sewol ferry desaster and the way it was handled, the more one gets furious. Especially as a parent.
BTS with their boss have visited some families of the victims after the desaster and the company donated money to a fund, but they have done this in secret not as a promotion move, since at that time the president had blacklisted artists, that spoke openly about this/criticized it. (Probably why the song is full of symbolism but doesn't mention anyting directly.) It only came to light later when the families themselves spoke about it, when BTS became big. People also assume that is was close to BTSs heart, since most of the students on that ferry were Jungkooks age, born in 1997, kinda like it could have been him.
Side fact: Spring Day hasn't left the top 100 in South Korea after even 5 years. It's seems it's not just the fans of BTS but also citizens who see the song as a way to not forget and keep it floating.
We understand you. Anyway, just remember that these 7 Bangtans are armys HEALERS. You may not understand yet now but just think WHY? Being curious is your way to discover them more and learn for yourself. That's the reason why We, armys are so protective of them. Perhaps, you start your journey with BTS by reacting to Xceleste or Taylor Nakamoto -Who is BTS? Surely, you will be surprised of the immense talent these boys have.
I'm very sorry some commenters can be unnecessarily rude. Sadly there are a lot of people that are extremely judgmental and have negative, preconceived opinions about BTS and k-pop in general even thoughh they know nothing about it and even more so about the fans themselves, so a part of the fandom can be overly sensitive. I've been into kpop for over a decade and I've lost count of the times I've been talked to in a rude manner simply for mentioning I like Korean music. We get treated as if we are all "silly little girls that only care about the pretty boys" then get mocked and told we are "toxic stans" when we try to defend ourselves or explain why we like it. One can only take so much mockery before you reach a boiling point. Hopefully the people prone to be a bit on the sensitive side sees that you seem to be a very genuine person and don't give you too hard of a time. I enjoyed both this and the previous video and I hope you don't let them perturb you from checking out more BTS if that is something you wanna do 😊