in korea, there’s a fairy tale about the bunny who lives in the moon. this video is full of motif from korea’s traditional culture, even choreo- and costumes. ;)
Yes! It's not so obvious in the M/V but Idol is one of their hardest choreos. Check out the MMA 2018 and Tonight show with Jimmy fallon 2020 performance/s!
When I heard about the 'hiatus' I was honestly sad and couldn't process all of it but then a member, jungkook, came live and told us that they arent disbanding (the media just basically exaggerated and twisted their words) and they arent really on a 'hiatus/break' as they still will be group activities such as a concert (coming up in oct!) and shooting run bts (their show) so that really cleared it all up and calmed me and everyone else down. Jhope recently released his new solo album and I can't be more proud of them and I am gonna be here for their chapter 2, supporting them as always!
@@lindseymackail9350 yes, JHope is performing this month at Lallapaloosa. His album was just released pls check it out. JHope is the main dancer and 3rd rapper as well as sub vocal in the group. His new songs More and Arson are very cool and not the usual from him. =0p
“BTS would do this so I’m doing it too!” when it comes to being honest and brave with the lived experience of being an artist. They have honestly helped me so much in this exact way 💜💜💜 love your reactions! big congrats on getting back into your work. bts army rooting for you!!
Aw I’m sorry you went through such a thing! That must have been really hard to go through, and you wouldn’t even know watching your videos. I’ve missed your reactions and dance analysis!💜💜
Oh also! The traditional Korean outfit they were wearing is called “hanbok”. This whole video is about them embracing their culture, who they are, and where they came from😁
You opening up about the struggles and pain as an artist AND watching IDOL all for the first time is beautiful. Its the universe aligning. This is gonna be a core memory 💜 (Also you can watch DKDKTV's BTS - IDOL Explained by a Korean if you wanna learn more about the subtle references in the mv)
Hi Lindsey, I've bypassed quite a few BTS reactors over time, but paused on yours and subbed you fairly quickly. I appreciated your obvious authority on dance. You present yourself as a veteran dancer and choreographer and I trusted your opinion immediately. You carry yourself as a strong leader and, maybe it's just because I have a very basic background in dance, but I def put myself in student mode when you speak. It was very surprising to hear your story, but I appreciated your decision to expose your vulnerability. It reminds me that strength comes from hardship. Congratulations on your next chapter. Thanks for the reaction. Idol was my first into to BTS. It's a great song.
Jenny! thanks so much for reaching out and for the beautiful message. It really means a lot to me and I am moved by what you said. Im so thankful to be meeting the Army family and having such cool people become part of my journey! Glad to be back and thank you for subbing! x0x0x0x
The choreo for Idol combines traditional Korean elements with the African gwara gwara dance, same goes for styling of outfits in the mv, Ankara prints from Africa in outfits and modernized Hanbok from Korea
Welcome back! There is a saying that BTS finds you when you need them. I know that's how it went for me too. I think they have a way of showing you that it is OK and even good to take up your own space and to pursue your personal dreams and wants, not just what those around you want or expect you to do. It's kinda weird how they do this... both in their lyrics and also their personal behavior, they set a great example of putting yourself first. The break just further illustrates this for us. I hope you continue to heal, and get better soon, you are beautiful with or without braces.
This comment is so beautiful. I only discovered BTS very recently. Super sad I didn’t know them sooner but you’re right we find them exactly when we need them. I realized after reading your comment, that going down the BTS rabbit hole was my way of numbing myself after my grandmother passed away. I was feeling super negative, like what’s the purpose of human connection when it just inevitably ends in sadness. Their positivity and dealing with their own dark thoughts in their music was super comforting. Even though it’s not what I was intending when I started on this journey of listening to their music and learning about them, it’s maybe what I needed at this moment. Thanks for sharing your journey too. It encouraged me to reflect on my own experience and why they are hitting me in the feels so strongly.
You're very brave to share all this. As a creator (I've been writing since I was 4 and have signed my share of bad contracts) I can understand how the industry and the shady things and people you encounter can be soul-killing. I hope you recover the rest of the way from your accident and your disillusionment and find the light inside you again. I'm glad you're back. Much love to you.
Thank you so very much Jody for your words and time. I am so excited to be back and yes my light has been shining back again and I'm so thankful for that.Its nice to know that you can understand it too. Much love to you! x0x0
hi lindsay, im really sorry to hear about what you have been through these past two years. hope you continue to recover well :)) also, i know wearing braces can be really annoying for your self esteem (i had them for five years) but just know other people dont care about that, we just put to much importance on it haha. to answer your question, the traditional korean outfit they are wearing is called hanbok, and this entire video is an ode to their culture. they wanted to make something very "in your face" as there are a lot of people who say they are "too korean" or "not korean enough". love the video, happy you are back :D (also, english is not my first language, so please look past any little mistakes lol)
Hey M, thanks so much for the talk you are right about it all! lol I don' t know why we do that too lol. Thank you for the knowledge on the Hanbok and the ode to their culture. I bet they heard a lot of that type of BS but I love that they went in like this!! Their culture is beautiful and fascinating to me. Happy to be back! x0x0x0
Idol was hands down my favorite song they did live! I loved Fire so much but when they did Idol I’m Vegas I was losing my shit lmao. Literally everyone in that stadium was jumping and singing along and the dancing was so crazy to see live. Jimin went OFF at the end. 😍😍 The song Idol itself, the first time I heard I was Meh about it. Now… the second the song starts i just feel myself getting so hype. It is one of my favorites now! I’ll just be jumping around in my apartment yelling YOU CAN STOP ME LOVING MYSELF!
I’d say they have control of most of the creative process since they write their lyrics themselves and their songs are sometimes self-produced or generally produced by few producers that they have personally known for years. It goes the same with the choreographer they work with, they have a personal relationship with him so I am sure they can recommend things. To sum-up, I think the creative process is kind of a synergy between what the boys and what the company Big Hit want, but the boys have the final say. Anyway, they are now focusing more on solo projects and so far we only got the opportunity to see j-hope solo project, but he said that he had full control over each step of the creative process, from the album-making to the visuals and MV. Also, thank you for being so honest with us, and I wish you the best, both professionally and in terms of your health.
To add to this, I just want to give due to their team. Especially their performance director (Son Song Deok), who has been with them since pre-debut, LUMPENS, who is the creative genius behind most of their MV's, and all the artistic team with BTS.
Welcome back! I have looked for you! I had braces as a young adult. They bother you more than those around you. I am sorry to hear about your health difficulties. Hope you are better again soon. I enjoy your professional analysis and look forward to more from you, if you are able. Ahpobangpo. Borahae Saranghae 💜
Oh Lindsay! No wonder Black Swan & Yet to Come both hit you so hard. You're doing great and IDOL (a song about self-love and acceptance) is so perfect for your moment of vulnerability. I know this is easier said than done, but there is no need to explain anything. Anyone who listens to you talk can tell that you are a good egg (as a dancer, as a musician, or even as an individual who is just appreciating good music). FIGHTING. [P.S. As Army, you never have to explain to us the sh*tshow that is the industry - we all know just by watching BTS. // P.P.S. The traditional clothes in Korea is called a Hanbok] Congrats on your new gig!
Thank you so so much for this message!! funny how they are all hitting me with such divine timing right?! lol. love that!! Thanks for being you x0x0x0x
Thank you for sharing your story, both about your recovery process from your accident and your music. I hope everything goes well for you. Also, I, for one, appreciate your comments on both the dancing and non-dancing aspects. As for how much creative input they have in the non-musical aspect, I imagine they do have some input, but I don't know to what extent. It seems that they have a LOT of input in their solo work. J-hope just released his solo album, "Jack in the Box", and he's involved in many aspects, not just the music. The group were also heavily involved in their pandemic album, BE. Nick Joseph, the choreographer for the dance for Butter Megan Thee Stallion remix, mentioned that the guys had input in that. You should react to this one, btw, it's one of their best.
actually according to DJ Dino the Korean translation should've been "off-period" for group performances and recording instead of hiatus, they're still doing group things such as Run BTS. Certain times of the year they don't record, perform as much, etc
Idol is actually one of BTS's hardest choreos XD you should definitely check out their dance practice video! Also, thanks for being open with us! We appreciate the videos you put out!
Please watch the dance practice, too! You'll see the full choreography and I know you will love it! If u can, please watch them perform this too at their concert, it's a super hype song! It's so nice seeing you reacting to BTS again 💜
Thank you for being so open! It can’t be easy doing what you just did! It’s that vulnerability that makes us more open to you! You are such a sweetheart! BTS really brings out the best of us!! Keep doing you Boo! 💜💜💜
You don't need to worry as your braces make you look cute...so please don't feel self-conscious about it. Its nice to see you back on the BTS trail again.💜
You don't need to apologize for your vulnerability and appreciation for extraordinary artistic genius. The whole world has fallen in love with these Korean boys and we've had the opportunity to see them grow up.
I am happy you are progressing in your recovery. Congratulations on the new choreo job. I've missed your vids. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I am just one Tennessee ARMY but I support you!
Hi Lindsey 🙂 The outfits you admired are called Hanbok - they've worn some absolutely BEAUTIFUL modern hanbok during performances of Idol. You should check out their performance of Idol on Jimmy Fallon - the outfits are GORGEOUS and they performed in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace.
The song and the mv is about embracing our "weirdness/quirkyness" or what is our "uniqueness" and telling the haters that "you can not stop me from loving myself". I adore the message and this choreo is INTENSE.
9:53...it was inspiring listening to you.. now you are amazing to me as a person too and not just as an artist. Keep going, we are looking forward to your own music☺☺
The rabbit in the moon is the Korean version of the the western man in the moon (rabbit pounding rice in a mortar). The video is filled with Korean images, traditional dance moves, and costumes. There is also a play on words in this scene. The lyric refrain is talkin' talkin' which sounds like tokki tokki (rabbit, rabbit).
Thank you for sharing your story! I hope the healing process goes smoothly, both physically and emotionally. I hope you can find a BTS song that heals you. Perhaps it’s Yet To Come, but you’ll find others too. About the ‘hiatus’, the boys have been so busy both individually and also as a group. They are now the ambassadors to securing the World Expo to Busan for 2030 and they are performing in October as a group. I feel like we’ve gotten so much content since the Festa dinner. But this ‘break’ can get you into their discography. Idol is such an anthem! There is so much in this MV… you should check out the explanation video by DKDKTV… You are adorable in braces. And good luck with your creative journey! 💜💜💜
Hey Yukari! Thanks so much for the comment and the knowledge! I am glad to be back and will definitely check out the live videos and explanation video! x0x0x0
This is the perfect song for you at this particular time of your life. "You can't stop me loving myself!" Congratulations to you Lindsey on your new journey. Good luck and I'll be looking for you out there in the music world and at this new artist touring with the BSB. Also, you are cute with your braces.
I’m watching this in July 2024 and truly hope that all is going well for you personally and professionally. Best wishes for all your chosen endeavours❤
Oh I SO appreciate how genuine you are. Be assured, your smile is still absolutely beautiful! It made me smile too. I’m so sorry that you’ve been through such a hard time. Take good care of yourself. I purple you. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 💜 💜 🙏
Glad to hear you are doing better. The industry is brutal. Congrats on going forward. As stated in the comments already the Explained video by DKDKTV has a lot of info about this video. And as far as a hiatus...we are being drown in content.....hahaha
Welcome back Lindsey. I hope you get better and better. BTS said break and that was incorrectly translated as hiatus...then the media took that and blew it up all out of proportion). RM & JK responded shortly after Festa was aired to reassure ARMY that they are taking a break in doing as many group projects. Well, sort of a break... they announced a concert in Busan in Oct 2023 in support of Busan's bid to host World Expo 2030; they're filming new Run BTS...and content for new Disney+ series. Individually, members have been busy - Hobi is headlining Lollapalooza July 31...JK and Charlie Puth released a new single Left/Right...not sure if you were here when Suga and PSY released That, That single (you might want to watch that). The members have been releasing weekly vlogs. Benny Blanco just announced a collab between BTS vocal line and Snoop Dogg. Other members are ready to start releasing their new albums...rumor has it Suga in August but that's just rumor. JK will release one after Suga (per Festa 2022). If ARMY thought we were getting a break, we were incorrect.
omg!! you are the only person that said about being excited about their solos 😭 thank you 😊and there's a lot of people who would criticize so don't pay attention I love your reactions because is honest and you know what your talking about keep going 💜Borahae
Appreciate that you being vulnerable and honest with us.🥰It must have been really tough to go through all these things, that sounds like a lot to handle, let alone open up to people. You always giving us bright and positive energy that I wouldn't have thought.....You are strong!! I'm impressed!! You are just as strong as BTS💜💜 But it's also totally okay to be emotional and vulnerable towards things that just touched your heart. Thank you for sharing stories of yourself, letting us know you a bit more. Always love your takes on dances from an experienced professional perspective. I would love to listen to your music once you're ready as well.❤❤
Thank you so much for writing to me and the kind words! I love being able to share this journey of BTS with people like you. I am so thankful for that! Thank you friend and more to come x0x0x0x0
@@lindseymackail9350 Me too.🤗🤗 My friends around me don't understand why I like BTS. I'm really enjoying seeing people across the world liking BTS like me and making new friends!
lindsay u look beautiful with the braces! please dont hide that smile. i had braces when i was in school and i was like you, completely embarrassed about how my teeth looked because i had some gaps here and there but you do really look beautiful. it’ll be so worth it when you get them taken off but you look 1000 times better than i ever did!
I can totally relate with having braces! Been there, done that. I bet you were hurting after smiling so big. BTS will do that!! IDOL is one of my favs. Thanks for sharing your story. I know that was hard, but you did it! Congrats on the choreo gig. How cool is that! Life is good and the best is yet to come. 💜
Welcome back, you've been missed. I love the saying that 'BTS finds you when you need them the most'. Don't worry about their hiatus, there are years worth of older content for you to discover and I promise you will come out of it loving yourself more and more. 💜💜
I truly feel your pain. I’m in my 7th year of physically healing from being rear ended in 2016. The last 2 years have been fixing my misaligned jaw, TMJ and TMD, facial pain therapy and new front teeth. I’m so thankful I didn’t have to have double jaw surgery and my treatment and newly designed front teeth prevented me from getting Invisalign for the time being. The last thing for me to fix from the accident in the mental scaring and PTSD. You’re absolutely beautiful, smile as much as possible it’s good for the soul even on those tough days. Follow the dentists orders and you’ll be out of the braces in no time. Hopefully 🙏🏽 you’ll realize soon that your subscribers don’t care about the braces and just want to see you happy. Enjoyed the vlog update at the beginning. Congratulations on everything. Fighting💪🏼🤟🏼💜
wow!! I can't believe how much you have gone through as well!! I am so thankful you shared that with me. I will continue to smile through it all and I'm so thankful to have the army in my corner this way! It means the world!!. x0x0x0x0
I am Happy to see you again. I wish you the best in life and recovery to your new life . Hope BTS provides you with joy and much inspiration. You are a “ warrior”! By the Way, our community appreciates your honest and vulnerable side. We are all humans. BTS helped me overcome the path to depression. They made me smile. You look gorgeous.💜💜💜
Fun fact ...you are in the era where braces are cool 😎 my 14 yr old begged for braces like we used to beg for Nikes because everyone had them. 😅 I loved that LFO song . And I feel like a healthy period of separation from BTS's constant non stop group promotions, events, productions, is fantastic for them to discover their individual sounds but is actually an overwhelming period of content from 7 separate sources for Army lol you won't feel deprived in your BTS journey because they are still throwing More content at us Left and Right pun intended. 🤣
Wow... I'm so sorry you had to go through this. Pain can turn a person into an unhappy, miserable mess. I have several chronic illnesses that create a ton of chronic pain, including random dislocations. They really suck. However, you seem to be very upbeat, and I love it. Congratulations on getting your braces - you're on a positive journey and now you have army by your side to help you through the rough patches!
Idol is a song that gets even better when you hear it live. The energy on the show is unparalleled. One of the best moments of my life. And the armys singing along YOU CAN'T STOP ME LOVING MYSELF is the best part.
While I’ve never been in a car accident, I can sympathize with the braces. Had them in some form for five years straight, finally got rid of them a couple years ago, and then stopped wearing my retainer way too early, so they’re a little crooked again (but still way better than they used to be). In short; don’t feel ashamed about the braces, they’re there to help you, and tons of people can sympathize. I realize this is a few weeks late and lots of people already reassured you, but I wanted to add to the support.
Watch them perform Idol as a live performance. It's absolutely amazing. The energy, passion, and sheer skill that goes into is awe inspiring. You wont regret it.
And about the break i cried during Festa dinner i was so hurt hearing about their pain. The fact that they are burned out really touched my heart. I wanted them to rest and recharge. But it looks like they are workaholics! Lol The break is now a meme on twt and has me laughing all day. Army everywhere are moaning and groaning at all the new content but we love to see it. We so proud of them. And seeing how much they love and treasure us is so touching. have fun catching up. Hugs. -NY USA 2019 Army 💜
Man, I'm commenting so much! Don't feel bad about commenting on things other than choreography. You're a human and army, and you can react to any and everything you want to! *Hug*
Don't even worry about the braces! I got braces 2x and once in my 30's and I was so glad I did :D It's funny and I think symbolic, you look so sweet and happy with the big smiling braces but also like you're young again, beginning again... the best is yet to come girl❤💜❤ARMY understand the tears, we all have our stories and why BTS brings it out in us. Thanks for sharing yours, you do whatever you want on your channel, no limits.💜You're such a positive energy🦋🌞🌟
In all honestly my loveley, anyone that’s watching your videos isn’t here because they’re bothered about your teeth or braces. We’re here for you experience knowledge on dance and stage presents. I’m sorry you feel insecure, but you have no reason to be. You’re beautiful inside and out, and you’re so so so knowledgeable and THATS why we’re here. Keep showing you’re gorgeous smile (it’s still amazing) and share your amazing insite
Wow! Oh my goodness, I'm so happy you're ok. I love that BTS gave you the confidence to just be you. I hope you have a successful journey. I missed you, I'm glad that you're back and are feeling a bit better. Congratulations on your new artist. Thank you for sharing a piece of yourself with us. The entertainment business can be a tough business so I'm glad you have the fortitude to keep striving for your goals. Amazing how no matter what you're going through BTS can always make you smile. Right? I can't wait to watch your Yet To Come reaction. I love that song so much.
This mv runs deep,all the symbolism, outfits, backgrounds….. just about every small detail has a message in it. For example- when RM smiles at the camera, and the filters keep changing on his face, it is a clap back at the whiners who complained about how they didn’t like it when he used filters; and V had on the glasses- again, whiners telling him to stop wearing large glasses, because they didn’t like them. Basically, this song is for the haters who complain about everything they do, and told them they abandoned their culture. I know you are approaching them from a dancer’s perspective, but their lyrics are genius, and there are many explanation videos, that go into the lyrics, cultural references, and symbolism used. It gives you an idea of just how deep they go, instead of just seeing the superficial. A lot of reactors come from specific backgrounds, ie- singers, dancers, lyricists, special effects, set designers, cinematographers. And when they finally look deeper, they are amazed at what they were missing.
First of all, I usually look for prfessionals reactions to BTS videos, not random ppl just screaming and fangirling before the screen, and when I found you I can tell you I'm so lucky to watch honest analysis for their moves and dances, and I'm looking forward to your next reactions. Second, you should watch the MMA and MAMA performances since 2017, and make sure you watch the (BTS focus) or (BTS fancam) for the performance to see the whole show without camera motion and transition. Idol has a korean folklore background, just check the videos that talk about that stuff and you'll understand the whole concept. Finally, pleaaase when you wanna watch a mv first see the dance practice or live preformance, cuz the mv shooting process doesn't give you the complete dance in sequence, you just can see hints, so better to start by watching a live perf. or dance practice to see each member's movements Love you army
There is a Korean myth that there's a bunny who lives in the moon, this bunny is making a medicine for immortality, thus the bunny + the moon represents prosperity and immortality in East Asian culture. What is interesting about this is that the lyrics on this part is about how people talk bs about bts, and there is this say in Korea that goes like "If you get cursed a lot, you live long". In conclusion you can take the bunny in the moon and the lyrics and interpret it like "Yeah keep talking about us, we have immortality and prosperty"
I would definitely check out some live performances of this if you can, they are Intense! Their MMA performance is really well known and the intro has some amazing solo dances, but there's a lot happening on stage so it's a bit busy. For a paired back performance, I love them doing Idol (and I'm Fine) with Jimmy Fallon; their performances really shine since it's just them.
The the West, it's the man in the moon. In the East, you see the rabbit in the moon. Take a look at a full moon and you can see the man in the moon, then keep looking and you can also see the rabbit in the moon. Plus, btw, Jungkook is associated with being a bunny. Jimin is trained in modern dance; J-Hope was trained in street dance (where he dominated at the time he joined Big Hit).
You are by far the best choreographer reacting to artists' dance performances and commenting about it in factual manner... I really love your videos. It would be great if you made some of the tutorials for k-pop dance videos (cz I desparately want to learn them😂)
Thank you for sharing your story. You have been through a lot, but I feel like everything we go through makes us who we are today, and look at you now, you are Army and going on tour with Backstreet Boys!! Thats amazing!! Very proud of you for putting yourself out there for us 💜
in korea, there’s a fairy tale about the bunny who lives in the moon.
this video is full of motif from korea’s traditional culture, even choreo- and costumes. ;)
Isn't it a thing in Japan too?
@@carolvanessa6054 and in china too. i'm sure it came from china.
one of those old stories than can be found in multiple places
The dance practice and the live performances of this are amazing! You may want to dive into those as well :)
Yes! It's not so obvious in the M/V but Idol is one of their hardest choreos. Check out the MMA 2018 and Tonight show with Jimmy fallon 2020 performance/s!
will do! Thanks Anna!
@@lindseymackail9350 yes! ty so much
They also changed alot of the dance
When I heard about the 'hiatus' I was honestly sad and couldn't process all of it but then a member, jungkook, came live and told us that they arent disbanding (the media just basically exaggerated and twisted their words) and they arent really on a 'hiatus/break' as they still will be group activities such as a concert (coming up in oct!) and shooting run bts (their show) so that really cleared it all up and calmed me and everyone else down. Jhope recently released his new solo album and I can't be more proud of them and I am gonna be here for their chapter 2, supporting them as always!
good to know!! Thanks for the words x0x0x0
@@lindseymackail9350 yes, JHope is performing this month at Lallapaloosa. His album was just released pls check it out. JHope is the main dancer and 3rd rapper as well as sub vocal in the group. His new songs More and Arson are very cool and not the usual from him. =0p
“BTS would do this so I’m doing it too!” when it comes to being honest and brave with the lived experience of being an artist. They have honestly helped me so much in this exact way 💜💜💜
love your reactions! big congrats on getting back into your work. bts army rooting for you!!
Thank you!! x0x0x0
@@lindseymackail9350 yes! fighting Lindsey u got this!
Aw I’m sorry you went through such a thing! That must have been really hard to go through, and you wouldn’t even know watching your videos. I’ve missed your reactions and dance analysis!💜💜
Oh also! The traditional Korean outfit they were wearing is called “hanbok”. This whole video is about them embracing their culture, who they are, and where they came from😁
Thank you so much!! and thanks for the insight on the Hanbok. I love the video for that reason
@@lindseymackail9350 nods. Adore them in hanbok.
You opening up about the struggles and pain as an artist AND watching IDOL all for the first time is beautiful. Its the universe aligning. This is gonna be a core memory 💜 (Also you can watch DKDKTV's BTS - IDOL Explained by a Korean if you wanna learn more about the subtle references in the mv)
Thanks Ashely!! I believe it. x0x0x0
@@lindseymackail9350 me too. the synchronicity is strong. The right son for your journey at the right time.
Hi Lindsey, I've bypassed quite a few BTS reactors over time, but paused on yours and subbed you fairly quickly. I appreciated your obvious authority on dance. You present yourself as a veteran dancer and choreographer and I trusted your opinion immediately. You carry yourself as a strong leader and, maybe it's just because I have a very basic background in dance, but I def put myself in student mode when you speak. It was very surprising to hear your story, but I appreciated your decision to expose your vulnerability. It reminds me that strength comes from hardship. Congratulations on your next chapter. Thanks for the reaction. Idol was my first into to BTS. It's a great song.
Jenny! thanks so much for reaching out and for the beautiful message. It really means a lot to me and I am moved by what you said. Im so thankful to be meeting the Army family and having such cool people become part of my journey! Glad to be back and thank you for subbing! x0x0x0x
The choreo for Idol combines traditional Korean elements with the African gwara gwara dance, same goes for styling of outfits in the mv, Ankara prints from Africa in outfits and modernized Hanbok from Korea
Welcome back! There is a saying that BTS finds you when you need them. I know that's how it went for me too. I think they have a way of showing you that it is OK and even good to take up your own space and to pursue your personal dreams and wants, not just what those around you want or expect you to do. It's kinda weird how they do this... both in their lyrics and also their personal behavior, they set a great example of putting yourself first. The break just further illustrates this for us. I hope you continue to heal, and get better soon, you are beautiful with or without braces.
DAMN Sharon, well said!! You are spot in with that. Thank you for the kind words and its great to be back! x0x0x0
This comment is so beautiful. I only discovered BTS very recently. Super sad I didn’t know them sooner but you’re right we find them exactly when we need them. I realized after reading your comment, that going down the BTS rabbit hole was my way of numbing myself after my grandmother passed away. I was feeling super negative, like what’s the purpose of human connection when it just inevitably ends in sadness. Their positivity and dealing with their own dark thoughts in their music was super comforting. Even though it’s not what I was intending when I started on this journey of listening to their music and learning about them, it’s maybe what I needed at this moment. Thanks for sharing your journey too. It encouraged me to reflect on my own experience and why they are hitting me in the feels so strongly.
You're very brave to share all this. As a creator (I've been writing since I was 4 and have signed my share of bad contracts) I can understand how the industry and the shady things and people you encounter can be soul-killing. I hope you recover the rest of the way from your accident and your disillusionment and find the light inside you again. I'm glad you're back. Much love to you.
Thank you so very much Jody for your words and time. I am so excited to be back and yes my light has been shining back again and I'm so thankful for that.Its nice to know that you can understand it too. Much love to you!
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hi lindsay, im really sorry to hear about what you have been through these past two years. hope you continue to recover well :)) also, i know wearing braces can be really annoying for your self esteem (i had them for five years) but just know other people dont care about that, we just put to much importance on it haha. to answer your question, the traditional korean outfit they are wearing is called hanbok, and this entire video is an ode to their culture. they wanted to make something very "in your face" as there are a lot of people who say they are "too korean" or "not korean enough". love the video, happy you are back :D
(also, english is not my first language, so please look past any little mistakes lol)
Hey M, thanks so much for the talk you are right about it all! lol I don' t know why we do that too lol. Thank you for the knowledge on the Hanbok and the ode to their culture. I bet they heard a lot of that type of BS but I love that they went in like this!! Their culture is beautiful and fascinating to me. Happy to be back! x0x0x0
this video was so important for me, sharing your story for thousands of people is no joke, i'm proud of you Lindsey
Thank you thank you thank you!! x0x0x0x0
Idol was hands down my favorite song they did live! I loved Fire so much but when they did Idol I’m Vegas I was losing my shit lmao. Literally everyone in that stadium was jumping and singing along and the dancing was so crazy to see live. Jimin went OFF at the end. 😍😍
The song Idol itself, the first time I heard I was Meh about it. Now… the second the song starts i just feel myself getting so hype. It is one of my favorites now! I’ll just be jumping around in my apartment yelling YOU CAN STOP ME LOVING MYSELF!
Same. I just yell it to the world. It's so freeing!
I’d say they have control of most of the creative process since they write their lyrics themselves and their songs are sometimes self-produced or generally produced by few producers that they have personally known for years. It goes the same with the choreographer they work with, they have a personal relationship with him so I am sure they can recommend things. To sum-up, I think the creative process is kind of a synergy between what the boys and what the company Big Hit want, but the boys have the final say. Anyway, they are now focusing more on solo projects and so far we only got the opportunity to see j-hope solo project, but he said that he had full control over each step of the creative process, from the album-making to the visuals and MV. Also, thank you for being so honest with us, and I wish you the best, both professionally and in terms of your health.
To add to this, I just want to give due to their team. Especially their performance director (Son Song Deok), who has been with them since pre-debut, LUMPENS, who is the creative genius behind most of their MV's, and all the artistic team with BTS.
Thank you for your honesty & vulnerability. No need to feel insecure! You’re strong & awesome & doing what you need to. Keep it up!
Thank you, I will x0x0
Welcome back! I have looked for you! I had braces as a young adult. They bother you more than those around you. I am sorry to hear about your health difficulties. Hope you are better again soon. I enjoy your professional analysis and look forward to more from you, if you are able. Ahpobangpo. Borahae Saranghae 💜
Aww thank you Pamela for the kind words! Its good to be back! Ill check it out x0x0
Me too! Braces in my late 20s. And when I finally got them off family & friends didn’t even notice 😂
you should react to dionysus the dance practice it's amazing😄
Agreed!
Please watch the dance practice and/or a live performance of this! Its amazing because you see all the choreo!
These two are the best, IMO:
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Oh Lindsay! No wonder Black Swan & Yet to Come both hit you so hard. You're doing great and IDOL (a song about self-love and acceptance) is so perfect for your moment of vulnerability. I know this is easier said than done, but there is no need to explain anything. Anyone who listens to you talk can tell that you are a good egg (as a dancer, as a musician, or even as an individual who is just appreciating good music). FIGHTING. [P.S. As Army, you never have to explain to us the sh*tshow that is the industry - we all know just by watching BTS. // P.P.S. The traditional clothes in Korea is called a Hanbok] Congrats on your new gig!
Thank you so so much for this message!! funny how they are all hitting me with such divine timing right?! lol. love that!! Thanks for being you x0x0x0x
Thank you for sharing your story, both about your recovery process from your accident and your music. I hope everything goes well for you.
Also, I, for one, appreciate your comments on both the dancing and non-dancing aspects.
As for how much creative input they have in the non-musical aspect, I imagine they do have some input, but I don't know to what extent. It seems that they have a LOT of input in their solo work. J-hope just released his solo album, "Jack in the Box", and he's involved in many aspects, not just the music. The group were also heavily involved in their pandemic album, BE. Nick Joseph, the choreographer for the dance for Butter Megan Thee Stallion remix, mentioned that the guys had input in that. You should react to this one, btw, it's one of their best.
Thank you for sharing that! will do! I heard the Butter w Megan was super good! x0x0x0
You haven't really experienced the capabilities of BTS until you watched their MMA 2019 performance. From their stage presence and their dancing.
I am so sorry you were made to feel like you needed to defend yourself. I love listening to your opinions and your insights. You really help.
thank you! x0x0x0
actually according to DJ Dino the Korean translation should've been "off-period" for group performances and recording instead of hiatus, they're still doing group things such as Run BTS. Certain times of the year they don't record, perform as much, etc
Idol is actually one of BTS's hardest choreos XD you should definitely check out their dance practice video! Also, thanks for being open with us! We appreciate the videos you put out!
will do!! the video didn't show too much lol
@@lindseymackail9350 Dance was inspired by the South African Gwara-Gwara and Nigerian Shaku Shaku
Please watch the dance practice, too! You'll see the full choreography and I know you will love it! If u can, please watch them perform this too at their concert, it's a super hype song!
It's so nice seeing you reacting to BTS again 💜
Thank you for being so open! It can’t be easy doing what you just did! It’s that vulnerability that makes us more open to you! You are such a sweetheart! BTS really brings out the best of us!! Keep doing you Boo! 💜💜💜
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your heart and understanding! BTS really does do that for sure! x0x0x0 Emmz ;)
You don't need to worry as your braces make you look cute...so please don't feel self-conscious about it. Its nice to see you back on the BTS trail again.💜
😊 thank you! You're sweet and its great to be back x0x0x0
WELCOME BACK WE MISSED YOU!!! We will support you on this journey you're on to going back to 100%!
awww thank you!! Ive missed being here x0x0x I appreciate you and your kind words
Lindsay, you absolutely have to watch the Idol performance the MMA 2018, IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND! 🔥
You really need to react to their mma 2019 performance, its absolutely breathtaking and it has a focus on dancing with good camera work done
omg I'm so sorry to hear that i hope you're good now😢
Thank you! I am doing great ;) x0x0
@@lindseymackail9350 it's good to hear that
I've missed your reactions Lindsey!! So excited 💜
Yay! Thank you! Ive missed doing them x0x0
You don't need to apologize for your vulnerability and appreciation for extraordinary artistic genius. The whole world has fallen in love with these Korean boys and we've had the opportunity to see them grow up.
I love that you described that choreo as chill because I found it wild and energetic! Hahaha
You should watch their live performance of IDOL on Jimmy Fallon!! It’s awesome! 🙌🙌
I am happy you are progressing in your recovery. Congratulations on the new choreo job. I've missed your vids. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I am just one Tennessee ARMY but I support you!
Thank you!! x0x0x0x0
Hi Lindsey 🙂 The outfits you admired are called Hanbok - they've worn some absolutely BEAUTIFUL modern hanbok during performances of Idol. You should check out their performance of Idol on Jimmy Fallon - the outfits are GORGEOUS and they performed in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Idol live performance is 🔥 💜 🔥 💜
The song and the mv is about embracing our "weirdness/quirkyness" or what is our "uniqueness" and telling the haters that "you can not stop me from loving myself". I adore the message and this choreo is INTENSE.
9:53...it was inspiring listening to you.. now you are amazing to me as a person too and not just as an artist. Keep going, we are looking forward to your own music☺☺
Wow, thank you! that means the world! x0x0x0
One, don’t be insecure; you are beautiful and an amazing person. Anyone who might think otherwise isn’t worth your time anyway. Glad to see you back.
Thanks Tim!! x0x0x0
The rabbit in the moon is the Korean version of the the western man in the moon (rabbit pounding rice in a mortar). The video is filled with Korean images, traditional dance moves, and costumes. There is also a play on words in this scene. The lyric refrain is talkin' talkin' which sounds like tokki tokki (rabbit, rabbit).
Girl you GOT TO SEE "FIRE" !!!! THE VIDEO. "FIRE"
Thank you for sharing your story! I hope the healing process goes smoothly, both physically and emotionally. I hope you can find a BTS song that heals you. Perhaps it’s Yet To Come, but you’ll find others too.
About the ‘hiatus’, the boys have been so busy both individually and also as a group. They are now the ambassadors to securing the World Expo to Busan for 2030 and they are performing in October as a group. I feel like we’ve gotten so much content since the Festa dinner. But this ‘break’ can get you into their discography.
Idol is such an anthem! There is so much in this MV… you should check out the explanation video by DKDKTV…
You are adorable in braces. And good luck with your creative journey! 💜💜💜
Hey Yukari! Thanks so much for the comment and the knowledge! I am glad to be back and will definitely check out the live videos and explanation video! x0x0x0
This is the perfect song for you at this particular time of your life. "You can't stop me loving myself!" Congratulations to you Lindsey on your new journey. Good luck and I'll be looking for you out there in the music world and at this new artist touring with the BSB. Also, you are cute with your braces.
love the fact that she said that the choreo is pretty chill...
little does she know XD
You have to check out the performance they did with this song at MAMA so cool and incorporated even more traditional Korean elements.
So glad to see you again. And welcome back to Army💜 you must see their IDOL live performance at MMA in 2018. With korean drum dance. ICONIC.
I’m watching this in July 2024 and truly hope that all is going well for you personally and professionally. Best wishes for all your chosen endeavours❤
Oh I SO appreciate how genuine you are. Be assured, your smile is still absolutely beautiful! It made me smile too. I’m so sorry that you’ve been through such a hard time. Take good care of yourself. I purple you. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 💜 💜 🙏
Please react to their 2018 MMA Performance of Idol. Probably the most epic performance of Idol they’ve ever done.
Idk if anyone else has mentioned this, but if you're curious, the traditional clothing they're wearing is called hanbok!
Check out their live performances for idol. The choreo is super hard and cool
Glad to hear you are doing better. The industry is brutal. Congrats on going forward.
As stated in the comments already the Explained video by DKDKTV has a lot of info about this video.
And as far as a hiatus...we are being drown in content.....hahaha
Welcome back Lindsey. I hope you get better and better. BTS said break and that was incorrectly translated as hiatus...then the media took that and blew it up all out of proportion). RM & JK responded shortly after Festa was aired to reassure ARMY that they are taking a break in doing as many group projects. Well, sort of a break... they announced a concert in Busan in Oct 2023 in support of Busan's bid to host World Expo 2030; they're filming new Run BTS...and content for new Disney+ series. Individually, members have been busy - Hobi is headlining Lollapalooza July 31...JK and Charlie Puth released a new single Left/Right...not sure if you were here when Suga and PSY released That, That single (you might want to watch that). The members have been releasing weekly vlogs. Benny Blanco just announced a collab between BTS vocal line and Snoop Dogg. Other members are ready to start releasing their new albums...rumor has it Suga in August but that's just rumor. JK will release one after Suga (per Festa 2022). If ARMY thought we were getting a break, we were incorrect.
Lindsey, glad to see you back. Big hugs!
omg!! you are the only person that said about being excited about their solos 😭 thank you 😊and there's a lot of people who would criticize so don't pay attention I love your reactions because is honest and you know what your talking about keep going 💜Borahae
Appreciate that you being vulnerable and honest with us.🥰It must have been really tough to go through all these things, that sounds like a lot to handle, let alone open up to people.
You always giving us bright and positive energy that I wouldn't have thought.....You are strong!! I'm impressed!! You are just as strong as BTS💜💜
But it's also totally okay to be emotional and vulnerable towards things that just touched your heart.
Thank you for sharing stories of yourself, letting us know you a bit more.
Always love your takes on dances from an experienced professional perspective.
I would love to listen to your music once you're ready as well.❤❤
Thank you so much for writing to me and the kind words! I love being able to share this journey of BTS with people like you. I am so thankful for that! Thank you friend and more to come x0x0x0x0
@@lindseymackail9350 Me too.🤗🤗 My friends around me don't understand why I like BTS. I'm really enjoying seeing people across the world liking BTS like me and making new friends!
lindsay u look beautiful with the braces! please dont hide that smile. i had braces when i was in school and i was like you, completely embarrassed about how my teeth looked because i had some gaps here and there but you do really look beautiful. it’ll be so worth it when you get them taken off but you look 1000 times better than i ever did!
I can totally relate with having braces! Been there, done that. I bet you were hurting after smiling so big. BTS will do that!! IDOL is one of my favs. Thanks for sharing your story. I know that was hard, but you did it! Congrats on the choreo gig. How cool is that! Life is good and the best is yet to come. 💜
Smile broadly, you have a beautiful smile! do not be self-conscious. :) Thank for sharing your story and congrats on the upcoming tour!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you ;) x0x0x0 thanks for making me smile
Welcome back, you've been missed. I love the saying that 'BTS finds you when you need them the most'. Don't worry about their hiatus, there are years worth of older content for you to discover and I promise you will come out of it loving yourself more and more. 💜💜
Love that!! thank you x0x0x0
You gotta see it live... you'll see all of the dance
I truly feel your pain. I’m in my 7th year of physically healing from being rear ended in 2016. The last 2 years have been fixing my misaligned jaw, TMJ and TMD, facial pain therapy and new front teeth. I’m so thankful I didn’t have to have double jaw surgery and my treatment and newly designed front teeth prevented me from getting Invisalign for the time being. The last thing for me to fix from the accident in the mental scaring and PTSD.
You’re absolutely beautiful, smile as much as possible it’s good for the soul even on those tough days. Follow the dentists orders and you’ll be out of the braces in no time. Hopefully 🙏🏽 you’ll realize soon that your subscribers don’t care about the braces and just want to see you happy. Enjoyed the vlog update at the beginning. Congratulations on everything. Fighting💪🏼🤟🏼💜
wow!! I can't believe how much you have gone through as well!! I am so thankful you shared that with me. I will continue to smile through it all and I'm so thankful to have the army in my corner this way! It means the world!!. x0x0x0x0
Thank you for sharing your story, Lindsey! I love that you are truly Army... we've got you! 💜💜💜
I call it BTS therapy for it has help me cope with very difficult situations in my life …. so glad that you fund them now 😎💜🖤💜🖤
Welcome back, glad your doing well and pushing forward in your recovery and life. Love your reactions to BTS and look forward to more of them. 💜
thank you! x0x0x0
I am Happy to see you again. I wish you the best in life and recovery to your new life . Hope BTS provides you with joy and much inspiration. You are a “ warrior”! By the Way, our community appreciates your honest and vulnerable side. We are all humans. BTS helped me overcome the path to depression. They made me smile. You look gorgeous.💜💜💜
Fun fact ...you are in the era where braces are cool 😎 my 14 yr old begged for braces like we used to beg for Nikes because everyone had them. 😅 I loved that LFO song . And I feel like a healthy period of separation from BTS's constant non stop group promotions, events, productions, is fantastic for them to discover their individual sounds but is actually an overwhelming period of content from 7 separate sources for Army lol you won't feel deprived in your BTS journey because they are still throwing More content at us Left and Right pun intended. 🤣
yessss good to know the cool kids all want em lol. Thank you so much for the message and for making me smile! x0x0x
Wow... I'm so sorry you had to go through this. Pain can turn a person into an unhappy, miserable mess. I have several chronic illnesses that create a ton of chronic pain, including random dislocations. They really suck. However, you seem to be very upbeat, and I love it. Congratulations on getting your braces - you're on a positive journey and now you have army by your side to help you through the rough patches!
aww thank you!! x0x0x0
Idol is a song that gets even better when you hear it live. The energy on the show is unparalleled. One of the best moments of my life. And the armys singing along YOU CAN'T STOP ME LOVING MYSELF is the best part.
While I’ve never been in a car accident, I can sympathize with the braces. Had them in some form for five years straight, finally got rid of them a couple years ago, and then stopped wearing my retainer way too early, so they’re a little crooked again (but still way better than they used to be). In short; don’t feel ashamed about the braces, they’re there to help you, and tons of people can sympathize. I realize this is a few weeks late and lots of people already reassured you, but I wanted to add to the support.
Watch them perform Idol as a live performance. It's absolutely amazing. The energy, passion, and sheer skill that goes into is awe inspiring. You wont regret it.
And about the break i cried during Festa dinner i was so hurt hearing about their pain. The fact that they are burned out really touched my heart. I wanted them to rest and recharge. But it looks like they are workaholics! Lol The break is now a meme on twt and has me laughing all day. Army everywhere are moaning and groaning at all the new content but we love to see it. We so proud of them. And seeing how much they love and treasure us is so touching. have fun catching up. Hugs. -NY USA 2019 Army 💜
Man, I'm commenting so much! Don't feel bad about commenting on things other than choreography. You're a human and army, and you can react to any and everything you want to! *Hug*
thank you ;)
Don't even worry about the braces! I got braces 2x and once in my 30's and I was so glad I did :D It's funny and I think symbolic, you look so sweet and happy with the big smiling braces but also like you're young again, beginning again... the best is yet to come girl❤💜❤ARMY understand the tears, we all have our stories and why BTS brings it out in us. Thanks for sharing yours, you do whatever you want on your channel, no limits.💜You're such a positive energy🦋🌞🌟
their stage performance at mama for dionysus is rlly good, you'd have a blast reacting to that!!
Dear Lindsey, thanks to be open with your personal expirience. God Bless you.
In all honestly my loveley, anyone that’s watching your videos isn’t here because they’re bothered about your teeth or braces. We’re here for you experience knowledge on dance and stage presents. I’m sorry you feel insecure, but you have no reason to be. You’re beautiful inside and out, and you’re so so so knowledgeable and THATS why we’re here. Keep showing you’re gorgeous smile (it’s still amazing) and share your amazing insite
The costs of their outfits in this mv: Suga's Gucci Snow white sweater: $5200, J-Hope's Gucci sweater: $1290, RM's cardigan: $4,180!
Wow! Oh my goodness, I'm so happy you're ok. I love that BTS gave you the confidence to just be you. I hope you have a successful journey. I missed you, I'm glad that you're back and are feeling a bit better. Congratulations on your new artist. Thank you for sharing a piece of yourself with us. The entertainment business can be a tough business so I'm glad you have the fortitude to keep striving for your goals. Amazing how no matter what you're going through BTS can always make you smile. Right? I can't wait to watch your Yet To Come reaction. I love that song so much.
Thank you!! I appreciate you and your message. I did yet to come recently and you will see me be a big baby lol x0x0x0
This mv runs deep,all the symbolism, outfits, backgrounds….. just about every small detail has a message in it. For example- when RM smiles at the camera, and the filters keep changing on his face, it is a clap back at the whiners who complained about how they didn’t like it when he used filters; and V had on the glasses- again, whiners telling him to stop wearing large glasses, because they didn’t like them. Basically, this song is for the haters who complain about everything they do, and told them they abandoned their culture.
I know you are approaching them from a dancer’s perspective, but their lyrics are genius, and there are many explanation videos, that go into the lyrics, cultural references, and symbolism used. It gives you an idea of just how deep they go, instead of just seeing the superficial. A lot of reactors come from specific backgrounds, ie- singers, dancers, lyricists, special effects, set designers, cinematographers. And when they finally look deeper, they are amazed at what they were missing.
Glad to have you back. Great to see you've had an opportunity to travel. Keep doing you.
The drawings were made by the members...the bunny in the moon has a special meaning...the Moon is very important in their culture
Thank you for sharing all of that with us
Thank you so much!! its great to be back! x0x0x0
Beautiful smile, great reaction. I love to listen to the guys and when I have a down day listening to them always lifts my spirits
Thank you!!
First of all, I usually look for prfessionals reactions to BTS videos, not random ppl just screaming and fangirling before the screen, and when I found you I can tell you I'm so lucky to watch honest analysis for their moves and dances, and I'm looking forward to your next reactions.
Second, you should watch the MMA and MAMA performances since 2017, and make sure you watch the (BTS focus) or (BTS fancam) for the performance to see the whole show without camera motion and transition.
Idol has a korean folklore background, just check the videos that talk about that stuff and you'll understand the whole concept.
Finally, pleaaase when you wanna watch a mv first see the dance practice or live preformance, cuz the mv shooting process doesn't give you the complete dance in sequence, you just can see hints, so better to start by watching a live perf. or dance practice to see each member's movements
Love you army
Welcome back! Check out their dance practice videos of run, butterfly, best of me and spring day
There is a Korean myth that there's a bunny who lives in the moon, this bunny is making a medicine for immortality, thus the bunny + the moon represents prosperity and immortality in East Asian culture. What is interesting about this is that the lyrics on this part is about how people talk bs about bts, and there is this say in Korea that goes like "If you get cursed a lot, you live long". In conclusion you can take the bunny in the moon and the lyrics and interpret it like "Yeah keep talking about us, we have immortality and prosperty"
I would definitely check out some live performances of this if you can, they are Intense! Their MMA performance is really well known and the intro has some amazing solo dances, but there's a lot happening on stage so it's a bit busy. For a paired back performance, I love them doing Idol (and I'm Fine) with Jimmy Fallon; their performances really shine since it's just them.
The the West, it's the man in the moon. In the East, you see the rabbit in the moon. Take a look at a full moon and you can see the man in the moon, then keep looking and you can also see the rabbit in the moon. Plus, btw, Jungkook is associated with being a bunny. Jimin is trained in modern dance; J-Hope was trained in street dance (where he dominated at the time he joined Big Hit).
Wow! Your story is so inspirational! Thank you for sharing!
You are by far the best choreographer reacting to artists' dance performances and commenting about it in factual manner... I really love your videos.
It would be great if you made some of the tutorials for k-pop dance videos (cz I desparately want to learn them😂)
Yes! That happened to me too! This dudes are truly magical! 10:15
Watch the dance practice, and the MMA 2018 performance. This is one of the greats (Idol).
I’m so happy for you 💜 glad you are going back to doing what you love. Sending you a big hug 🤗
Idol dance practice and live are great watches
Thank you for trusting in us in your vulnerable moments! 💕
Thank you for sharing your story. You have been through a lot, but I feel like everything we go through makes us who we are today, and look at you now, you are Army and going on tour with Backstreet Boys!! Thats amazing!! Very proud of you for putting yourself out there for us 💜
Thank you for opening up about your struggles and injuries and being open about them. I know from my own experience how hard it can be. Be strong!
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