Taylor, I hope you realise what an impact your Guide to BTS has had. An update or a Chapter 2 would be wonderful. Keep up the good work of converting your work colleagues and people who watch the Guide into Army. Thank you for your hard work. 💜
As an 43 year old asian woman born and grown up in a small German town where we were the only Asian family, I'm so proud of these humble guys and they also made me proud to be Asian 💜
RM spoke candidly once about their early days. They struggled constantly with having confidence, and trying to write music that people wanted to hear. Apparently, the bathroom was the only space where the members could be private and it became the place where they would console each other. Jimin spoke also about crying in the bathroom with Taehyung. So, they not only had outward struggles (like getting on shows, air time) but inward struggles as well. Being an idol means locking all that pain inside and going through your days being cheerful and upbeat despite the doubts. It's amazing what they've accomplished in this uphill battle.
I'm a 36 year old college professor who loves BTS! In 2018, I was scrolling RUclips because I couldn't sleep and clicked on Mic Drop on my recommended list. I was hooked! My friends, around my age or older, are bank tellers, a dentist, and a driving instructor. We're diverse! 💜💜💜
72 yr old ARMY here and running across more and more my age daily. Also more and more guys. They have broken down a lot of barriers and I'm here for the ride. And yes Jeff that's what gets an artist through no matter what the medium you're working in, is to just keep doing.
i am 82 yearsyoung and found bts on ytube i started watching them becauce it love music and dance since i was young. i wish these young men more years of happiness in what ever they decide to do in the future. they have brought me a lot of joy in watching them. i turn thier videos on and try to dance but you know my mind says i am young but my body is not. butwhatever i turn them on and have fun dancing and listening again god bless them for what they bring to army
78 yr old ARMY here. I think there are quite a few of us now in older age groups…and more males too judging by the reactions seen in the crowds at the recent concerts. I really enjoy all your Orig videos… watching information videos, your reactions of the music videos and your discussions. Thank you for sharing with us. It was fun to see Taylor on screen too! Taylor, I hope you are making notes about all that BTS has been doing since Festa 2022. I know it is so much work and a lot to ask but I love your Introduction video so much that I fantasize about you making other “BTS Goes On-Chapter Two” video(s)about their group activities and solo work etc in 2022, 23, 24 and into 25 till we are back together. 💜
@@Taylormari I was hoping to see a “Chapter 2” video. I hope you’re following what’s going on better than I am. I thought it was hard keeping up with them when they were doing group stuff. Chapter 2 has been mind blowing.
Taylor has recruited her whole office, and many thousands more with THE best Bangtan guide available! So exciting to witness the creation from day one, and see how far it reaches now. So impactful! I know you’re super proud of her, Jeff 💜
You should definitely watch the Hardships 2013-2021 video. It's honestly infuriating but it's such a huge part of their story and goes a long way to explaining their close relationship with ARMY. 💜
Representation does matter. This really was brought home to me (after living as an Asian American for 72 years) when I was waiting for a train. This very young African American boy saw and advertisement (at his eye level) that featured an African American youngster ... he became SO EXCITED. There was someone that looked like him...💜
Every time I see BTS when tjey weee so young, I get all teary eyed. I am a 67 year old female and have been a fan of BTS for five years. Was watching on KDrama a re-run of an Award Show and they performed Fire, I was hooked I also learned about BTS by watching reactors. I learned more about BTS thru XCeleste, recommend by a reactor. She has so many short “Documentaries,” especially about their beginnings. I adore BTS and of course I am not dead, they are seven handsome Men. Really enjoyed your reaction 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Im an older army im 69 and the only member of my family who is a fan altho im trying to convert them all lol. Fell in love with them when I saw them perform at the 2017 AMA's and I am so glad they found me and gave me back my love of music. They are such amazing human beings and the biggest crackheads ive ever seen, they can make me laugh. cry and just about every emotion inbetween.
It's funny, probably because I'm not white maybe, but I never saw the Asian aspect of BTS when I became ARMY. I saw artists, and seven young men that came across as 'Real'. I loved their personalities first and then their music. I watch them everyday to put a smile on my face.
I am white, and I do see the Asian aspects of them, but I actually value those. I'm 67 and my mother and her siblings were all born in Asia before WW2. I grew up with stories about the area and the people, and that has left a deep impression on me that I'd hate to have missed. I actively love the differences, the things I don't immediately understand, that I need to work to learn about. And ARMYs are always willing to help which I also love so much.
I'm a big lover of your reaction vids, Jeff's journey, Taylor and her BTS intro vid (that I share with absolutely everyone who asks me about K-pop. I had no idea what we'd be watching in this reaction. I don't care. I love your insights. The Jeff-pause where the convo went deep was so perfect! As a 66yo gay man who grew up without representation, except for the awful kind, I never knew how I would find a way out of how lonely I felt wanting something I didn't know even existed. I felt I never saw people "like me". When I was 18yo it was literally illegal to be gay. It was also still a psychiatric mental illness.And now look where we are. That's how I feel about artists who don't perform in English. The world is getting bigger! Our hearts are opening wider. Watching your beautiful conversation when you paused XCeleste's vid to talk about representation, culturally and artistically, brought tears to my eyes. Watching BTS' struggles brought tears to my eyes. I had to pause the vid several times just to wipe my eyes so I could see you. Artists reflecting on art is one of the finest medicines in all the world. As a former director and writer in theatre I love your insights about their journey, the technology in their videos. I love your journey. I don't miss a reaction from you. They are kind, thoughtful, insightful and quite often make me smile. So thank you for this vid, for all the vids you've shared on Orig Explores. I'm deeply grateful. Thank you Taylor and thank you Jeff. Thank you Ashley and thank you Jake and new person Keenan(?). I'll sign up for your online film class any day of the week. Thank you!!!
I'm in that older age range - 56 (57 in a little over two months), so I believe it. In fact, I think the 50+ numbers are underrepresented based on my own experience. Lots of dopeoldARMY in the fandom.
I represent ARMY in our 70’s. I am so proud of BTS for hanging in there and not giving up during all the hard times. I found them in fall of 2015 when I was home from the hospital, weak and discouraged and my daughter told me about RUclips and saw a BTS dance video and quickly fell in love with these handsome, super talented young men. It does my heart good to see where they are at now and they so deserved their fame. My grown kids give me a hard time about fan-girling over them. I love them like a proud grandma.
Boy with Love on Stephen Colbert Show was my favorite. Stephen impersonated Ed Sullivan and BTS channeled the Beatles. It was just something about the black and white film. No distractions with clothes and it highlighted how good our guys can dance.
Thanks, during the playback of this video I could only hold back my tears haha I still remember how many fandoms made petitions for BTS to disband. To be honest it really hurts me as a fan. But it's okay, BTS ARMY are strong people borahae 💜
I didn't go through it, but I'm seriously grateful to ARMYs that stood by them during that time. 💜 I feel like the haters wouldn't have been so vicious or strident if BTS wasn't such a huge threat to their OWN faves' existence and success.
When BTS said to use them to love myself, this is what actually happened to me. Knowing BTS made me conscious on how I treat myself. Never did I refer to myself as shining, precious me. But now, this is my identity. 💜💜💜
I love hearing that your company stand out for those who are unrepresentative , growing up I don’t see people of my culture in the big screen. It’s unheard off yet BTS manage to break those barrier. I love what they stand for, their words and behaviour are consistent over the years.
Hi taylor. This video made me tear up. I became army at the same time as you. I have to congratulate you for your introduction to BTS it is amazing. An update would be realy nice.thank you so much for everything.borahae
Ngl but the best of the video were Taylor's expressions and the stories you shared,I think Taylor went through all the moods during the video, happy, proud, angry, etc, thanks for the video stay healthy and happy 💜
I've loved watching you join the purple ocean, Jeff. Y'all are lovely people 💜 I love everything you have to say about your mission. Representation matters so much. This was really touching to watch. Thank you!
Oh that was such a nice surprise to have both of you on the vid today ! I love your channel and I love that Jeff is so interested in learning about the group. It's always an added bonus for me when he shares thoughts and experiences, so to hear how Taylor actually began her BTS journey as well was just an extra gift !! Thank you ... its always such a pleasure spending time with you ! 💜Borahae💜
Please react to The MOST BEAUTIFUL LIFE GOES ON: A STORY OF BTS by Rice Squad...It was the first video I watched about BTS journey, struggles, introduction to BTS members and how they were chosen into the group, and the records BTS broke as they became global. It is a complete package and perfect video for those who want to learn about BTS. It gave me so much information not just about BTS but also gave me a glimpse of the Kpop as a whole. And it is already narrated in English!!! It is so helpful.
I feel for Taylor in the beginning of the video. 🫶💜 The boys went through a lot in the beginning and, while it's necessary to know, it's still hard to watch.
Taylor, I want to reiterate what I've read in other comments. Your guide is awesome. It is the one I always recommend in comments when it is obvious that the reactors do not know the boys. Please add your part 2!! Be well. Thank you for your hard work!
Hi, i am back. Good reaction, ty. So glad u both watched it. I assumed Taylor used Rosan's vids to create her own. I was surprised that Taylor only saw clips from this one and never the whole thing. I try to watch as much info vids as i can so i am always learning new info and it helps me remember stuff. I am now 40yo. And i think the date is off. There are so much more adult army out there. I feel they need to do another recount. =0p In my city we have the same. Cupsleeve's with all ages from 5yo to 70's. It's really a beautiful thing. Going to an event later today. So excited to scream about Jimin's new album and MVs. =0) Excited for u to watch more of Rosan's info vids. Hugs. -NY USA 2019 Army💟
2 things always hit me on this subject, an online quiz back in 2016 asking, who wouldn't you date? Asians won by a landslide. The cruelty of the quiz hit me. The next things was The comments section the night BTS was the musical guest on SNL. Comments saying; I never thought I'd ever seen Asians being the main act. Others confessed to crying seeing an Asian Act headlining the show. Representation matters!
In terms of make-up... I think it's bc "idol" males tend to have even more feminine make-up. Yes, even the toughest rappers or rockers have make-up on for film and stage, and the other glam or other types, it's perceived as stage make-up, I feel. So I think the key is on the very effeminate make-up style. I think around late 2nd gen to 3rd gen periods (I could be wrong, if I didn't get enough exposure), there was an even heightened trend in Asia (bc I saw it from Taiwan's perspective, people in variety shows talking about the new stars coming out from Japan and Korea during those times, as well as local idol stars) for "flower pretty boys" (literal translation for 花美男) trends at the time. It got EVEN more "prettier" around 10+ years ago, I feel. Yes, pretty boys existed long ago already, in terms of Asian pop, since the J-Pop days decades ago, but the heavier and even more feminine makeup, esp. the even more tinted lips and very pronounced eye make-up, I felt a surge in the past 10~15 years. Again, my own observation thru my exposures and experiences. So yes, while any starts on screen and stage put on make-up, even Hollywood actors, they have a whole make-up & hair sessions before attending Oscar and any other red carpet public events. But it wasn't done in heavy "stage" make-up level. And "idol" male tend to have even more make-up in very "pretty" applications. So... What's my point...? Hahaha... (old and senile)... Yes, plenty of non-females apply make up, no matter for stage or film or in real life, but even the S.K guys in more metropolitan places (less common in suburbs and country side, many are also against the idol male make-up) apply make-up (from what I know of, it's like concealer, bb cream, basics to help with complexion), typically those are still no where near the "idol" level of make-up styles and extent. ... I guess what I'm trying to say is I can see where the general sentiments or confusion or disagreements come from, bc "idol" make up for males is NOT typical, in my opinion (again), even among those males that do use make-up. And then with the K Hip Hop thing, those criticisms, especially from B Free (he's a jerk to begin with anyways), it comes from another place, I feel, since... I guess the underground circles... there might be some other sense of validation... umm... like they have their own insecurities among mainstream big successful stars, and it was just easy to take it out towards idol rappers, who they already look down on anyways (which yes, idol rappers, many are not to par, sorry to say, yes, some really good ones, but... not all for sure), and for the likes of RM and SUGA that came from underground hip hop circle, became idols (they had their own insecurities about it also), it's even more difficult, bc they're a HYBRID in a sense... stuck in the middle. I can understand the criticisms, but for BTS's case, it was even more severe, and the KHH circles, some could feel insecure or jealous, hence accusing them of selling out and all that. And not all are toxic, but it's unfortunate they have to face such toxic treatments. Also! Another point people new to kpop, esp. in the west, may not be aware of, is that "idol" music's was and is still not being taken seriously among "adults" even in SK. It's stereotypically frivolous and superficial. Yes, SNSD and Big Bang were super big, but there's still a sense of "they're idols"... It's apparent in some interviews and treatments by companies and media in general. But with BTS making it so big in the west, and then now many other idol groups also gaining prominence, it did change some people's perception, esp. of BTS, that they're not "just frivolous idols" but actual artists with depth and NOT manufactured. Manufactured IS a real thing (ask SM and the even older OG J-Pop idols), but that's also why Bang-PD wanted to change that culture. He mentioned it on that CNN segment interview. He didn't say it didn't exist, but that many stereotypical things were in the past and getting better now (but still a long ways to go). Still so many agencies and their owners and managers treat idols poorly, which is exactly bc the general value perceived at idols were low... Just think how can the owners treat Omega members to such horrible levels of abuse, bc not thinking they are normal human beings, more lowly stature, that they would feel justified to impose such inhumane behaviors. There are still a lot of "old ways" that are toxic, and it'll take more time and people and company's efforts to CONTINUE the change, for thr better, and it's good seeing Bang-PD with that vision to set an example and raise the bar for the kpop industry. Maybe one day it'll become more and more the norm, and others will have to follow suit (and when the old ones are old enough that they retire and the new bloods are less exploitative... one would hope...). Wow... I tangent off from make-up to idol treatments... I was making a point of how they are perceived I guess. Especially those in the West that isn't familiar of the pop cultures in the East, might mistaken these make-up or fashion choices are "norm" in Asia, when actually, it is quite distinctively "idol" genre moat of the time. So the whole hate thing from those KHH toxic ones... it's understandable (but not justified!!!) in some certain contexts... The full on idol make-up is not a norm even in Asia everyday culture either. Thr idols don't go walking around in the streets in those make up. It's stage make up afterall... (oh no... how do I close this long ass and all over the place post... umm... just STOP maybe? Haha)
Hi Taylor and Jeff, glad Taylor's BTS guide is so popular. Waiting for the updates. You should try watching the BTS guide from Rice Squad too. It's good.
There is another one she did Hardships 2013-2021. No reading she talks throughout the video. I think it's a more updated and released 2 years ago. It's a bit longer. ruclips.net/video/EdY6wnLsetQ/видео.html
Iggy Pop, Twisted Sister, Boy George and the list goes on. Honestly calling out people for wearing make-up as musicians is a surprise to me. I'm wondering if it has something to do with generations because in the 80's it was all over the place and most of us never batted an eye at it. David Bowie was definitely a big one for this and there were some people and media that flinched over it but the general public was not as offended as some people I see today who see men wearing make--up as a strange thing.
Hiii! Pls react to Now United - Wave Your Flag or Lean On Me (They are a global pop group made up of 18 members from 18 different countries. Now they are entering a new era since the original members' contract already expired and they are recruiting 3 new members from Brazil, Portugal, & Philippines which will be announced soon.) Looking forward to seeing your reaction.
In the days of Queen and Adam Ant and, let us not forget, Alice Cooper, makeup was nothing unusual after all anyone on stage wears makeup. Where it differs today is it is more normal for men to wear makeup in everyday life. It's truly unforgiveable to call them, 'little Asian boys'. Their skill was and still is overlooked. I was recently on a group holiday with a 50 year old guy who was a Steps fan yet when I mentioned BTS he ridiculed me. The only thing I can put it down to is jealousy that I follow a group who work their socks off and are the biggest group in the world.
on the make-up thing. Woman have had to wear make-up to go to the grocery store for decades, do our hair, be well groomed in every way to be accepted in polite society. IT's about time guys upped their hygiene game. My granddaughter is not interested in American guys at all . She says they aren't clean. LOL . So guys, shave your beards, wash your face , clean you nails, and what's going on with those eyebrow? and use a little cover up when needed, we have to.
As one reactor pointed out regarding hip hop/rapping and makeup - the comments those guys made completely discounted all of the women within the industry with that nonsense. Oh, so "girls" can't rap or do hip hop? I think Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, Nicki Minaj and people like that might disagree. Oh and I'm 53
Once thing I have learned is one needs a voice to speak or find another to communicate as others won’t mind silencing someone’s voice even if someone is not vocal
I would like to say a big "thank you" for your excellent guide to BTS, I found it very informative. I am a 70 year old Army from the UK, and dont understand why you call yourselves "non white". It seems to me that Korean people are very white. I dont really understand why you would bring skin colour in at all when considering music?
Judy, I can assure you that these opinions and separations according to skin tones are perpetrated by people with very little melanin in their skin. Asians have been taught by European descendants that they are not qualified to be called "white." At least here in America, people are prejudiced about which races produce what types of music/art. Unfortunately, the US is ruling the world of music. BTS's popularity seems to be changing this for the better. Borahae! 💜
Please react to The MOST BEAUTIFUL LIFE GOES ON: A STORY OF BTS by Rice Squad...It was the first video I watched about BTS journey, struggles, introduction to BTS members and how they were chosen into the group, and the records BTS broke as they became global. It is a complete package and perfect video for those who want to learn about BTS. It gave me so much information not just about BTS but also gave a glimpse of the Kpop as a whole. And it is already narrated in English!!! It is so helpful.
Taylor, I hope you realise what an impact your Guide to BTS has had. An update or a Chapter 2 would be wonderful. Keep up the good work of converting your work colleagues and people who watch the Guide into Army. Thank you for your hard work. 💜
As an 43 year old asian woman born and grown up in a small German town where we were the only Asian family, I'm so proud of these humble guys and they also made me proud to be Asian 💜
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RM spoke candidly once about their early days. They struggled constantly with having confidence, and trying to write music that people wanted to hear. Apparently, the bathroom was the only space where the members could be private and it became the place where they would console each other. Jimin spoke also about crying in the bathroom with Taehyung. So, they not only had outward struggles (like getting on shows, air time) but inward struggles as well. Being an idol means locking all that pain inside and going through your days being cheerful and upbeat despite the doubts. It's amazing what they've accomplished in this uphill battle.
I'm a 36 year old college professor who loves BTS! In 2018, I was scrolling RUclips because I couldn't sleep and clicked on Mic Drop on my recommended list. I was hooked! My friends, around my age or older, are bank tellers, a dentist, and a driving instructor. We're diverse! 💜💜💜
72 yr old ARMY here and running across more and more my age daily. Also more and more guys. They have broken down a lot of barriers and I'm here for the ride.
And yes Jeff that's what gets an artist through no matter what the medium you're working in, is to just keep doing.
You are very right 💜
Thank you 💜
i am 82 yearsyoung and found bts on ytube i started watching them becauce it love music and dance since i was young. i wish these young men more years of happiness in what ever they decide to do in the future. they have brought me a lot of joy in watching them. i turn thier videos on and try to dance but you know my mind says i am young but my body is not. butwhatever i turn them on and have fun dancing and listening again god bless them for what they bring to army
78 yr old ARMY here. I think there are quite a few of us now in older age groups…and more males too judging by the reactions seen in the crowds at the recent concerts.
I really enjoy all your Orig videos… watching information videos, your reactions of the music videos and your discussions. Thank you for sharing with us. It was fun to see Taylor on screen too!
Taylor, I hope you are making notes about all that BTS has been doing since Festa 2022. I know it is so much work and a lot to ask but I love your Introduction video so much that I fantasize about you making other “BTS Goes On-Chapter Two” video(s)about their group activities and solo work etc in 2022, 23, 24 and into 25 till we are back together. 💜
Planning for a chapter 2 video but we'll see!
Yesssss there's so much happening since Festa
@@Taylormari oh wow pls yes. That would be so cool. ty
@@Taylormari it’s very kind of you to give us “hope” for something to look forward to!! That’s what happens when you do a really good job! Lol. 💜
@@Taylormari I was hoping to see a “Chapter 2” video. I hope you’re following what’s going on better than I am. I thought it was hard keeping up with them when they were doing group stuff. Chapter 2 has been mind blowing.
Taylor has recruited her whole office, and many thousands more with THE best Bangtan guide available! So exciting to witness the creation from day one, and see how far it reaches now. So impactful! I know you’re super proud of her, Jeff 💜
You should definitely watch the Hardships 2013-2021 video. It's honestly infuriating but it's such a huge part of their story and goes a long way to explaining their close relationship with ARMY. 💜
Representation does matter. This really was brought home to me (after living as an Asian American for 72 years) when I was waiting for a train. This very young African American boy saw and advertisement (at his eye level) that featured an African American youngster ... he became SO EXCITED. There was someone that looked like him...💜
Every time I see BTS when tjey weee so young, I get all teary eyed. I am a 67 year old female and have been a fan of BTS for five years. Was watching on KDrama a re-run of an Award Show and they performed Fire, I was hooked I also learned about BTS by watching reactors. I learned more about BTS thru XCeleste, recommend by a reactor. She has so many short “Documentaries,” especially about their beginnings. I adore BTS and of course I am not dead, they are seven handsome Men. Really enjoyed your reaction 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Im an older army im 69 and the only member of my family who is a fan altho im trying to convert them all lol. Fell in love with them when I saw them perform at the 2017 AMA's and I am so glad they found me and gave me back my love of music. They are such amazing human beings and the biggest crackheads ive ever seen, they can make me laugh. cry and just about every emotion inbetween.
It's funny, probably because I'm not white maybe, but I never saw the Asian aspect of BTS when I became ARMY. I saw artists, and seven young men that came across as 'Real'. I loved their personalities first and then their music. I watch them everyday to put a smile on my face.
I am white, and I do see the Asian aspects of them, but I actually value those. I'm 67 and my mother and her siblings were all born in Asia before WW2. I grew up with stories about the area and the people, and that has left a deep impression on me that I'd hate to have missed. I actively love the differences, the things I don't immediately understand, that I need to work to learn about. And ARMYs are always willing to help which I also love so much.
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I'm a big lover of your reaction vids, Jeff's journey, Taylor and her BTS intro vid (that I share with absolutely everyone who asks me about K-pop. I had no idea what we'd be watching in this reaction. I don't care. I love your insights. The Jeff-pause where the convo went deep was so perfect!
As a 66yo gay man who grew up without representation, except for the awful kind, I never knew how I would find a way out of how lonely I felt wanting something I didn't know even existed. I felt I never saw people "like me". When I was 18yo it was literally illegal to be gay. It was also still a psychiatric mental illness.And now look where we are. That's how I feel about artists who don't perform in English. The world is getting bigger! Our hearts are opening wider.
Watching your beautiful conversation when you paused XCeleste's vid to talk about representation, culturally and artistically, brought tears to my eyes. Watching BTS' struggles brought tears to my eyes. I had to pause the vid several times just to wipe my eyes so I could see you.
Artists reflecting on art is one of the finest medicines in all the world. As a former director and writer in theatre I love your insights about their journey, the technology in their videos. I love your journey. I don't miss a reaction from you. They are kind, thoughtful, insightful and quite often make me smile. So thank you for this vid, for all the vids you've shared on Orig Explores. I'm deeply grateful. Thank you Taylor and thank you Jeff. Thank you Ashley and thank you Jake and new person Keenan(?).
I'll sign up for your online film class any day of the week.
Thank you!!!
Thank you for sharing..
I'm in that older age range - 56 (57 in a little over two months), so I believe it. In fact, I think the 50+ numbers are underrepresented based on my own experience. Lots of dopeoldARMY in the fandom.
agree
I'm 69, and have been an Army since 2015.
I represent ARMY in our 70’s. I am so proud of BTS for hanging in there and not giving up during all the hard times. I found them in fall of 2015 when I was home from the hospital, weak and discouraged and my daughter told me about RUclips and saw a BTS dance video and quickly fell in love with these handsome, super talented young men. It does my heart good to see where they are at now and they so deserved their fame. My grown kids give me a hard time about fan-girling over them. I love them like a proud grandma.
also 56 here 😊
I really do think we are under rep'ed too Lisa. Everywhere there is army there always seems to be many our age and upwards. (56 here too btw)
Yes, @ the age fandom dynamic; I am 57 and it is so refreshing to hear lyrics that are meaningful.
Boy with Love on Stephen Colbert Show was my favorite. Stephen impersonated Ed Sullivan and BTS channeled the Beatles. It was just something about the black and white film. No distractions with clothes and it highlighted how good our guys can dance.
Thanks, during the playback of this video I could only hold back my tears haha
I still remember how many fandoms made petitions for BTS to disband. To be honest it really hurts me as a fan. But it's okay, BTS ARMY are strong people
borahae 💜
I didn't go through it, but I'm seriously grateful to ARMYs that stood by them during that time. 💜 I feel like the haters wouldn't have been so vicious or strident if BTS wasn't such a huge threat to their OWN faves' existence and success.
I am mid 70’s 💜 thank you for both of your contributions as well
I’m 47 and obsessed with BTS 💜 and I’ve recruited my 23 year old daughter as well 😂💜 she may not be as obsessed as me 🤷🏻♀️😂 but she loves them 💜💜💜
I like watching The Rise of Bangtan. 21 chapters. Best summary.
When BTS said to use them to love myself, this is what actually happened to me. Knowing BTS made me conscious on how I treat myself. Never did I refer to myself as shining, precious me. But now, this is my identity. 💜💜💜
i'm an ARMY since 2018 and I'm 49.
Thank you for watching! @xCeleste videos are always so good 💜
I love hearing that your company stand out for those who are unrepresentative , growing up I don’t see people of my culture in the big screen. It’s unheard off yet BTS manage to break those barrier. I love what they stand for, their words and behaviour are consistent over the years.
loved your discussions around what BTS has done for Asian representation in the West and visibility
I'm a 63 year old who has had my life turned around by BTS...you're never to old to learn something new
I love seeing Taylor’s smiling proudly while watching this vid. She represents all of us ARMY 💜
Hi taylor. This video made me tear up. I became army at the same time as you. I have to congratulate you for your introduction to BTS it is amazing. An update would be realy nice.thank you so much for everything.borahae
Ngl but the best of the video were Taylor's expressions and the stories you shared,I think Taylor went through all the moods during the video, happy, proud, angry, etc, thanks for the video stay healthy and happy 💜
Nice to see you both on camera! I hope you start the Rise of Bangtan series.
I've loved watching you join the purple ocean, Jeff. Y'all are lovely people 💜
I love everything you have to say about your mission. Representation matters so much. This was really touching to watch. Thank you!
I agree!!💜
Taylor please do an update video of your video, with all the solo albums so far. it will give people a better insight of the members personal sound.
yes pls
Oh that was such a nice surprise to have both of you on the vid today ! I love your channel and I love that Jeff is so interested in learning about the group. It's always an added bonus for me when he shares thoughts and experiences, so to hear how Taylor actually began her BTS journey as well was just an extra gift !! Thank you ... its always such a pleasure spending time with you ! 💜Borahae💜
that's why it's sad and triggers us when people compare bangtan to groups they paved the way for..
Now, you got to react to BTS hardships from her
Please react to The MOST BEAUTIFUL LIFE GOES ON: A STORY OF BTS by Rice Squad...It was the first video I watched about BTS journey, struggles, introduction to BTS members and how they were chosen into the group, and the records BTS broke as they became global. It is a complete package and perfect video for those who want to learn about BTS. It gave me so much information not just about BTS but also gave me a glimpse of the Kpop as a whole. And it is already narrated in English!!! It is so helpful.
I feel for Taylor in the beginning of the video. 🫶💜 The boys went through a lot in the beginning and, while it's necessary to know, it's still hard to watch.
23:16 “Representation matters”: Yes!!!
Taylor, I want to reiterate what I've read in other comments. Your guide is awesome. It is the one I always recommend in comments when it is obvious that the reactors do not know the boys. Please add your part 2!! Be well. Thank you for your hard work!
Hi, i am back. Good reaction, ty. So glad u both watched it. I assumed Taylor used Rosan's vids to create her own. I was surprised that Taylor only saw clips from this one and never the whole thing. I try to watch as much info vids as i can so i am always learning new info and it helps me remember stuff. I am now 40yo. And i think the date is off. There are so much more adult army out there. I feel they need to do another recount. =0p In my city we have the same. Cupsleeve's with all ages from 5yo to 70's. It's really a beautiful thing. Going to an event later today. So excited to scream about Jimin's new album and MVs. =0) Excited for u to watch more of Rosan's info vids. Hugs. -NY USA 2019 Army💟
2 things always hit me on this subject, an online quiz back in 2016 asking, who wouldn't you date? Asians won by a landslide. The cruelty of the quiz hit me. The next things was The comments section the night BTS was the musical guest on SNL. Comments saying; I never thought I'd ever seen Asians being the main act. Others confessed to crying seeing an Asian Act headlining the show. Representation matters!
In terms of make-up... I think it's bc "idol" males tend to have even more feminine make-up. Yes, even the toughest rappers or rockers have make-up on for film and stage, and the other glam or other types, it's perceived as stage make-up, I feel. So I think the key is on the very effeminate make-up style. I think around late 2nd gen to 3rd gen periods (I could be wrong, if I didn't get enough exposure), there was an even heightened trend in Asia (bc I saw it from Taiwan's perspective, people in variety shows talking about the new stars coming out from Japan and Korea during those times, as well as local idol stars) for "flower pretty boys" (literal translation for 花美男) trends at the time. It got EVEN more "prettier" around 10+ years ago, I feel. Yes, pretty boys existed long ago already, in terms of Asian pop, since the J-Pop days decades ago, but the heavier and even more feminine makeup, esp. the even more tinted lips and very pronounced eye make-up, I felt a surge in the past 10~15 years. Again, my own observation thru my exposures and experiences. So yes, while any starts on screen and stage put on make-up, even Hollywood actors, they have a whole make-up & hair sessions before attending Oscar and any other red carpet public events. But it wasn't done in heavy "stage" make-up level. And "idol" male tend to have even more make-up in very "pretty" applications. So... What's my point...? Hahaha... (old and senile)... Yes, plenty of non-females apply make up, no matter for stage or film or in real life, but even the S.K guys in more metropolitan places (less common in suburbs and country side, many are also against the idol male make-up) apply make-up (from what I know of, it's like concealer, bb cream, basics to help with complexion), typically those are still no where near the "idol" level of make-up styles and extent. ... I guess what I'm trying to say is I can see where the general sentiments or confusion or disagreements come from, bc "idol" make up for males is NOT typical, in my opinion (again), even among those males that do use make-up. And then with the K Hip Hop thing, those criticisms, especially from B Free (he's a jerk to begin with anyways), it comes from another place, I feel, since... I guess the underground circles... there might be some other sense of validation... umm... like they have their own insecurities among mainstream big successful stars, and it was just easy to take it out towards idol rappers, who they already look down on anyways (which yes, idol rappers, many are not to par, sorry to say, yes, some really good ones, but... not all for sure), and for the likes of RM and SUGA that came from underground hip hop circle, became idols (they had their own insecurities about it also), it's even more difficult, bc they're a HYBRID in a sense... stuck in the middle. I can understand the criticisms, but for BTS's case, it was even more severe, and the KHH circles, some could feel insecure or jealous, hence accusing them of selling out and all that. And not all are toxic, but it's unfortunate they have to face such toxic treatments. Also! Another point people new to kpop, esp. in the west, may not be aware of, is that "idol" music's was and is still not being taken seriously among "adults" even in SK. It's stereotypically frivolous and superficial. Yes, SNSD and Big Bang were super big, but there's still a sense of "they're idols"... It's apparent in some interviews and treatments by companies and media in general. But with BTS making it so big in the west, and then now many other idol groups also gaining prominence, it did change some people's perception, esp. of BTS, that they're not "just frivolous idols" but actual artists with depth and NOT manufactured. Manufactured IS a real thing (ask SM and the even older OG J-Pop idols), but that's also why Bang-PD wanted to change that culture. He mentioned it on that CNN segment interview. He didn't say it didn't exist, but that many stereotypical things were in the past and getting better now (but still a long ways to go). Still so many agencies and their owners and managers treat idols poorly, which is exactly bc the general value perceived at idols were low... Just think how can the owners treat Omega members to such horrible levels of abuse, bc not thinking they are normal human beings, more lowly stature, that they would feel justified to impose such inhumane behaviors. There are still a lot of "old ways" that are toxic, and it'll take more time and people and company's efforts to CONTINUE the change, for thr better, and it's good seeing Bang-PD with that vision to set an example and raise the bar for the kpop industry. Maybe one day it'll become more and more the norm, and others will have to follow suit (and when the old ones are old enough that they retire and the new bloods are less exploitative... one would hope...). Wow... I tangent off from make-up to idol treatments... I was making a point of how they are perceived I guess. Especially those in the West that isn't familiar of the pop cultures in the East, might mistaken these make-up or fashion choices are "norm" in Asia, when actually, it is quite distinctively "idol" genre moat of the time. So the whole hate thing from those KHH toxic ones... it's understandable (but not justified!!!) in some certain contexts... The full on idol make-up is not a norm even in Asia everyday culture either. Thr idols don't go walking around in the streets in those make up. It's stage make up afterall... (oh no... how do I close this long ass and all over the place post... umm... just STOP maybe? Haha)
Hi Taylor and Jeff, glad Taylor's BTS guide is so popular. Waiting for the updates. You should try watching the BTS guide from Rice Squad too. It's good.
Yes please watch and react to Hardships!!
Great job as always!! Thanks
I love BTS so much💜💜💜
Those statistics is even more skewed to over 25 since that was made. More men are in Army now as well.
Ooh yes the hardships one aswell please 💜
Rise of Bangtan 21 episodes
There is another one she did Hardships 2013-2021. No reading she talks throughout the video. I think it's a more updated and released 2 years ago. It's a bit longer. ruclips.net/video/EdY6wnLsetQ/видео.html
Also the one from Rice squad is great too
I'm 62 years old one of the army..love you BTS my bias is V & JK 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Jeff: She's recruited me into Army, basically.
Taylor: Sorry, not sorry. hehehe 💜
Taylor doing amazing ARMY recruitment lol
I loved this video! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
My/our luv Jin just GOT HOME FOR HIS 3 NIGHT 4 DAY VISIT FROM DUTY YOU GUYS 😭💜😭💜😭💜😭 #ARMY
Rosan aka xCeleste is great ARMY and really nice person.
Where is the company located in Hawaii? Would love to meet with all of you! 💜 so sweet. Great reactions.
Jeff Is Become Army. ALL YOUR BASE.
Im 38 old😊BTSARMY borahae💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Im from sweden and there is nothing in news, radio about bts and I find its strange
Dont forget Bowie
Iggy Pop, Twisted Sister, Boy George and the list goes on. Honestly calling out people for wearing make-up as musicians is a surprise to me. I'm wondering if it has something to do with generations because in the 80's it was all over the place and most of us never batted an eye at it. David Bowie was definitely a big one for this and there were some people and media that flinched over it but the general public was not as offended as some people I see today who see men wearing make--up as a strange thing.
Others on top of my head Michael Jackson, Prince, The Cure
Please react to the MV & Dance Practice for Nimin’s Set Me Free PT2. I think you will love the cinematography.
Hiii! Pls react to Now United - Wave Your Flag or Lean On Me (They are a global pop group made up of 18 members from 18 different countries. Now they are entering a new era since the original members' contract already expired and they are recruiting 3 new members from Brazil, Portugal, & Philippines which will be announced soon.)
Looking forward to seeing your reaction.
In the days of Queen and Adam Ant and, let us not forget, Alice Cooper, makeup was nothing unusual after all anyone on stage wears makeup. Where it differs today is it is more normal for men to wear makeup in everyday life. It's truly unforgiveable to call them, 'little Asian boys'. Their skill was and still is overlooked. I was recently on a group holiday with a 50 year old guy who was a Steps fan yet when I mentioned BTS he ridiculed me. The only thing I can put it down to is jealousy that I follow a group who work their socks off and are the biggest group in the world.
My earliest yet hahaha
on the make-up thing. Woman have had to wear make-up to go to the grocery store for decades, do our hair, be well groomed in every way to be accepted in polite society. IT's about time guys upped their hygiene game. My granddaughter is not interested in American guys at all . She says they aren't clean. LOL . So guys, shave your beards, wash your face , clean you nails, and what's going on with those eyebrow? and use a little cover up when needed, we have to.
As one reactor pointed out regarding hip hop/rapping and makeup - the comments those guys made completely discounted all of the women within the industry with that nonsense. Oh, so "girls" can't rap or do hip hop? I think Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, Nicki Minaj and people like that might disagree.
Oh and I'm 53
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Why have you not reacted to Set me Free pt 2 or like crazy yet?
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To me, 8:19 that’s very strange because there were Asian figures.
I think I was more puzzled why history was about one country and not all countries
Once thing I have learned is one needs a voice to speak or find another to communicate as others won’t mind silencing someone’s voice even if someone is not vocal
I would like to say a big "thank you" for your excellent guide to BTS, I found it very informative. I am a 70 year old Army from the UK, and dont understand why you call yourselves "non white". It seems to me that Korean people are very white. I dont really understand why you would bring skin colour in at all when considering music?
Judy, I can assure you that these opinions and separations according to skin tones are perpetrated by people with very little melanin in their skin. Asians have been taught by European descendants that they are not qualified to be called "white." At least here in America, people are prejudiced about which races produce what types of music/art. Unfortunately, the US is ruling the world of music. BTS's popularity seems to be changing this for the better. Borahae! 💜
Please react to The MOST BEAUTIFUL LIFE GOES ON: A STORY OF BTS by Rice Squad...It was the first video I watched about BTS journey, struggles, introduction to BTS members and how they were chosen into the group, and the records BTS broke as they became global. It is a complete package and perfect video for those who want to learn about BTS. It gave me so much information not just about BTS but also gave a glimpse of the Kpop as a whole. And it is already narrated in English!!! It is so helpful.