Hi it’s Taylor (orig entertainment resident army). They reacted to this on the same day as their first video and before they got to see armys comments so please forgive them for the stereotypical boyband comments 😂 I also didn’t correct them there because they mentioned wanting trying to come up with their own assumptions first. But today we filmed a special reaction video where they got to see more of the members personalities so look out for that!
Them "getting along" is like the understatement of the century. They're literally in love with each other. The've been living together for a decade and they've had it really hard, so that has made them extremely close. I know you probably think they just blew up overnight because they're so huge. But they actually started with an almost bankrupt company and have had to earn all their success with their own blood, sweat and tears. They are also very affectionate with each other both physically and with words, in a way that can be surprising for a western person. Their culture is that way but also they are more close to each other than most friends will ever be and aren't afraid of outside judgement. It's pointless comparing their bond to any other group because I don't know if anyone has that level of love for family towards their group. A lot of armys wish they could have a friend group like that in their own lives. It's even more impressive with BTS because they still work together and are able to make good professional decisions and correct each other etc even though they're so close.
Quite frankly any other group that dealt with all the things they’ve dealt with would’ve split a long time ago. There are groups who consisted of literal family members that didn’t last very long, so for them to have such a tight bond is incredible. I love that about them💜💜💜
I agree! I would say it would be pointless comparing their bond to any other WESTERN group because a lot of other kpop bands do work similarly and almost as a family (NCT specifically Dream, TXT, EXO, SKZ and even rookies like Enhypen). BTS do have their own vibe though and I’m sure fame has unfortunately isolated them a lot for which they only have each other! They have said plenty of times that BTS members are their only friends (even though V and Jungkook both have groups of friends within the industry may that be actors like Choi Wooshik and Park Seojun or other artists like in JK’s 97 line).
@@valentinaad4599 😬 I hate to break it to you but 99% of kpop and jpop groups despise each other, including those other groups you mentioned... BTS is kind of an anomaly, and that's a large part of where their magic comes from. I've been following Asian pop groups for over a decade at this point, and I've never seen another group where people in the industry unanimously say the members get along this well.
My hobby nowadays is watching first time reactions to BTS. Most reactors are overly exaggerated, but now I am happy to see two new people genuinely reacting/listening to BTS. I love to see your journey 💜 The resident ARMY aka Taylor is doing her job properly 🥰💜💜💜
rm who was in the middle is the leader but he does not always sit in the middle, just happened this time but he is not like the main guy or most important, all seven of them are, he literally just leads, manages tough situations, is the bridge between the label and members, they are literally a family
but tbh he is the center of bts... like not as jk who is literally that. But i think BTS started with Namjoon as a base, like BTS was based on Namjoon and his whole personality and values really reflected and influenced what BTS is now. And in music wise Namjoon is also i think the most credited in bts music and creation of iit since the beginning. :) and i think bandpd made bts bc he saw namjoon and he wanted to work with him, so it really was bc of him everything
RM is the main man he has all the responsibilities, the others help but he is the one to answer to the company, even the members have said it RM’s hard work behind the scenes that got them where they are ,they said it in 2016 and are still saying it, and how they are very thankful for him, and they have said they couldn’t do what he does as leader. he is the one who has written the most songs, the group was actually formed around him. In KPop the leader is always important, and RM is the best leader in KPop. How many times has the others gone fishing, or touring a city and RM has stay back to work. if you follow BTS you should know how much the members respect him for the job he is doing.
I understand what you were saying, yes the group was formed around RM he doesn't make it about him like a lot of other leaders do, especially in western groups. I always say the sign of a good leader is not always knowing who it is. RM leads from the back pushing his team forward to be the best they can be, he encourages each team member to be themselves, say what they want to say and most of the time put others in the spot light not just him. Actually RM has said that he is the leader off stage and Hobi is the leader on stage. I think he is one of the best if not the best I've seen.
@@user-mr9bj3ct1y the definition of "main" in America is different from what you mean.. The "main" in US means the one who is better and overshadows other members and is the most popular while others are like their backup and RM role can't be degraded to "main guy", he is way more than that.. He never overshadows them but rather lifts them when they are discouraged. Don't feed them the stereotypes we are trying end
Absolutely. The best foundation, that and their love for each other provide the foundation that have served their relationships and their work so very well. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
and yes they have multiple shows that are their own, run bts (a variety show, they try activites, play game, cook), bon voyage (where they travel), in the soop (replaced bon voyage last two years because of the pandemic, them just chilling), three documentary series and movies, old shows like rookie king, american hustle life & bts gayo, most of these you can find on weverse and vlive, additionally they have content on youtube (bangtantv) and they do lives on vlive
The Korean age system is extremely important and plays a huge role in their culture and language. A person is 1 year old at birth AND turns a year older on January 1, regardless of when their actual birthdate is .....Korean culture has multiple hierarchies, and their language - how a person addresses another person, formally or casually - reflects this. Age is the most basic hierarchy: a younger person MUST speak to an older person differently than one their own age or younger. Considering everyone in Korea a year older on the same date each year (Jan 1) keeps this age hierarchy culture consistent. If Korea went by global age, they'd run into language problems. For instance, let's say you have two people born in 2000, one born in January and one born in June. By global age, the one born in January would be older than the one born in June, for about five months. The person born in June would be required to speak to his 'older' January birthday friend differently for that five months, then go back to regular speech after his own June birthday when they'd both be the same age again. But with Korean age, by everyone turning a year older together on January 1, this chaotic language issue is completely avoided
These guys genuinely love each other. V just posted a pic on Weverse of the group at the AMA’s and a selfie of himself and Jimin and wrote, “The family that I love”. They are so fun to watch because of the bond they have. It feeds into everything they do.
11:20 I think the title of leader is seen and handled differently than in western "boybands" not just for BTS but kpop in general Their role as leader isnt about being in the forfront but taking care of the members and dealing with group dinamics and conflicts as well as handling problems during interviews and daily life. RM does all that, as well as being one of the writers/producers of BTS. Earliers in their western fame he was the only one who understood and spoke english well so he was often the translater for the group and he always tried to make sure all members had an opportunity to speak and answer questions.he is constantly worried about the members well being.
Thank you for explaining this as RM takes this responsibility seriously and to heart. Another very important point, though not about leaders in general is that the members respect him very much and are very grateful for his leadership. It has been said repeatedly and by a variety of people, that RM is am amazing leader. Obviously his great leadership has a lot to do with how much they all care about and for each other. They truly love each other and consider each other family.
they've lived together since 2010-2011, they get along really well and call each other family. they used to argue when they were younger but now they rarely do, since they know each other so well to avoid conflict. it's definitely more of a family bond than anything, they've mentioned multiple times that they want to be in bts until they're old lol
You can watch BTS Vanity Fair interview ‘How well do BTS know each other’. That’s pretty cool and you can see more of their relationship and how close they are. They really are like family and constantly talk about how much they love and appreciate each other. It’s really cool to see such a genuine bond with so much love and support thats hard to see with western artists. They really do have so much content so you’re in for a long ride. It would be good for you guys to also eventually check out an Introduction to the seven members of BTS (the one by Ida S). It’s a fan made documentary and quite informative. Thanks for reacting to BTS. I’ll keep an eye out for your videos 💜💜💜💜
RM is the Leader but Jin is the Eldest of the Group so there that show of Respect to him comes first and JK is the Youngest and has to listen to everyone else.
I love how their reactions are so natural. I'll say this tho: try to go into BTS world with a blank page. You'll soon find a lot of your personal assumptions and expectations about them utterly shattered. Concerning their music, Suga once said, "you'll like BTS' music if you listen without prejudice." There's a song for every taste. Other comments have recommended intro videos so if you'd like to see their personalities and how they interact with each other, check out Run Ep128 or 140 (my personal favs and easy to understand for first timers!) Goodluck and welcome!
I loved your comment. You're right every new reactor makes a lot of assumptions and unequivocally compares them to somebody famous they know. It's common to do this but I think it's not ok because every human being is special on its own and although they might influenced by their predecessors, they bring so much more to the table. Just think about your parents or teachers comparing you with your smart and perfect sibling 🙄.
I recommend the grammy museum interview it's on RUclips it's around 40min long it's cc in English it's one of my favorite interview they ever done the interviewer did his research and asked ingaging questions The 2019 MMA award show the whole 40 min performance it's epic Welcome to the rabbit hole you will be glad you did Love all 7 my bias is Namjoon/RM
Pay attention to the quiet one at the back (2nd from right, Jimin). He has the most emphatic personality. The sweetest, thoughtful, most caring human. A living angel. You will love him once you know him. He is currently in hospital for an emergency surgery. I read a post by a BTS-Mom who told her non-Army daughter that Jimin is in hospital. Daughter said pray for him because when you weren't in good shape last year, Jimin helped you through it.
Praying for his speedy recovery 💜 Get well soon Jimin Edit: He recovered 😭 I am so happy. He was tasted COVID-19 negative on PCR test and is discharged from hospital today for quickly healing of appendix surgery without any issues today early morning.
Maybe you guys need to watch some intro videos about them. There’s a ton out there, my personal favorites are: This is BTS by xceleste, The Most Beautiful Life Goes On by Asian Theory (watch the latest one, and An Introduction to the 7 Members of BTS (2021 Update) by Ida S! Great video! Can’t wait for you both to get to know them more and see how wonderful humble kings they all are! 💜
One of my favorite video compilations is a clip from this interview of BTS saying they have a "strictly business relationship" and then being EXTREMELY touchy and in each others' personal space (guys are a lot more verbally and physically affectionate with each other in Korea). Plus, they have been together for almost 10 years (some of them longer), lived together for most of those years. They are also really, really good at talking about things among them and conflict resolution. So, it's just a joy to watch them together. I mean, can you think of many (any?) 7-member US bands that stayed together without any change in membership for 10+ years? Each of them having roles in the group (rapper, vocalist, lead dancer, group leader, etc.) gives everyone an integral and important role without stepping on each others' toes.
To me V is the most handsome man I've ever seen , he's the #2 most handsome man in the decade , he literally won 83+ titles for his face alone! Without mentioning his other achievements he be making Guinness records shaking 😂
This game is so funny, but BTS...each one of those seven individuals is a special talent, in terms of artistry and personality. Bringing magic to the entire group. They have their leader who acts as a liaison between the group and the producers, and also for their talent and empathy. I recommend watching the video "An introduction to the 7 members of BTS" in which you can appreciate the individual makeup of the group, and how each one became a member.
Sounds good. Actually, Taylor (our resident army and an editor here), made our own introduction. So we will be watching that and reacting to that too. We will share it so we can get feedback from army as well. Thank you!
I agree with my fellow Armys, you're more down to earth and that makes you believeble. And you seem really interested. RM is the leader because he has what it takes to be one. That's why even when he's not the eldest, he's earned his place. He's got a lot of responsibilities, as he's the only fluent in English, he's the official translator for the band. He's got a pretty high IQ, and he learned English by watching Friends. But he relies on JHope and Suga because the are also very mature and share part of the responsabilities. They're all shy, and funny, and goofy, yet they've all been very hardworking, responsible, creative and supportive of each other. In all Korean boy or girl bands there's always a designated leader, and in BTS RM is truly loved and respected by the others because he's a natural born leader. He's also known for his beautiful speeches. Armys (that's us the fandom) also respect him very much and we call him our President. You won't get to know them by watching interviews. Because they don't have enough time to ellaborate on their answers. But you can watch the introductory videos recommended in the comments. We sometimes have a favorite but we love all of them because they're kind hearted, respectful, they're grateful to Army and they walk the talk.
RM's role as leader is more like a Team Captain. These boys enjoy their fame and success but there's here above all else for the music, the fans, and each other. There's no internal competition unless there's food on the line. They have different roles that have become less narrow and defined over time and they all have their own niches that they explore separately (j-hope, RM, and Suga all have their own solo albums, Jungkook does film editing and directing, Tae paints...stuff like that) and they all have different musical styles. It's hard coming from the western world to grasp a group that works like that without the competition but some of them have lived and worked together for almost 12 years and all of them at least 10. They're brothers and they love each other and they always put the team first.
The leader of a band mostly in kpop just means that it is the person that have more work and stuff in their back and shoulders, more responsability, if something bad happens with the band in terms of business and almost everything then the leader is the one that have to take responsibility and every weight in his back, thats why the leader needs to be strong mentally. About the band and everything related to it. It doesnt mean that it is the best person or the most talented. And it is most of the time the one that speaks first in interviews and presenting something, so it most be nerve wrecking to be like that all the time.
Please react to introduction to them so u can get to know about them....these are the trusted documentaries: This is BTS- INTRODUCTION TO BTS BY XCELESTE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LIFE GOES ON: A STORY OF BTS 2021 UPDTE BY ASIANTHEORY INTRODUCTION TO THE SEVEN MEMBERS OF BTS BY IDA S. THIS IS BTS ARMY BY XCELESTE THE RISE OF BANGTAN DOCUSERIES +BONUS AND DELETED SCENES 💜💜💜
In case you want to know a little more about them here is an introduction video of their journey as a group : ruclips.net/video/3cESARetI9U/видео.html and this one is an introduction to the members : ruclips.net/video/kGRlqyuky2s/видео.html They are really close, like a family. They show a lot a content and we can definitely tell they get along very well, they say that the reason why is because they fought a lot in the beginning and now understand each other a lot better. They don't really have a genre, they do all kind of music: rap, pop, rock, R&b, ballads, EDM etc. You should react to their Tiny desk (home) concert, it was really good : ruclips.net/video/gFYAXsa7pe8/видео.html
They have a reallity show Run BTS with missions which turns out to be so funny. They litterally live toghetber for almost a decade. Most of their work has deep lyrics and some masterpiece music videos. RM and Suga are well renowned rappers in Asia. JHope started rapping after joined BTS. Their rap songs are amazing, like TEAR (live) . The vocal line and solo songs are fenomenal. They are goofy but they are song writers, singers and performance machines.
the person that the man said seems "bored" is Kim Seokjin a.k.a Jin, he's an energy charger in BTS.. handsome and hilarious😂 u both need to react to "Comedy God Kim Seokjin"
the bts guys all have very different personalities yes but i'd say they are much more natural than the typical curated boyband that u guys were describing. they tried to kind of do roles like that when they first debuted but they've said that they didn't like it and decided it wasn't true to who they are so now they try to just be themselves or as much of themselves that they want to reveal to us:]
I loved all 3 of your reaction videos. After seeing thousands of them since I found BTS in 2015, I had finally quit watching them last year because it was obvious to me that most of the new reactors were just doing it to get views and would hype every video without caring about the music, singing, dancing, lyrics or band member personalities. Not that everyone sees or notices the same things, but it quickly becomes obvious who is genuinely wanting to explore BTS and who just wants to make fans happy to make money. I liked how both of you are coming from a different POV and are interested in different aspects of BTS. I love how he said that it wasn’t his type of music, but was inspired by the amazing production aspects that ARMY has come to expect. Then, having her talk about the members as someone who has loved a boyband before and understanding the importance of a group’s personalities, strengths and bond was great too. I hope you can delve into more of BTS, as a producer, and a boyband fan. I think the two of you will get so much more out of learning about them than most reactors because between you, you can see them as more than just individual members and artists, but you can also explore the genius of their marketing and how all encompassing the BTS world is that Big Hit created. I have never seen any band or artist marketed like they are in my life, and I don’t know if it would work with any other band because of who they are individually and as a group.
Yes, exactly, this right here. Thank you for your comment. You have pretty much nailed it on the head. Olive and I are coming at it from different perspectives which is totally cool. But yes, for me, I really like looking at the visuals, the production, the music, the lyrics. Then if I like that, I think I will get more into their personalities. But it is all good we all have our own journey and what we like. I also have to say, I really like army. They have been so supportive and helpful with comments, encouragement, and answers. I have never encountered anything like it before. At least not in this amount and not with this much enthusiasm. It is really amazing to me.
In Korean Culture, you show respect to your Elder who could be a Month older than you. And in Generations also and also have to speak differently to them also. Like the Grandparents which is sometimes very hard when you are not Korean. I've watch other Korean Shows of International Relationships. There is a lot of Korean Culture Standards in Relationship Acknowledgements. I may have not explain myself correctly since I am not Korean.
This is not entirely correct. If you are born the same year, you are chinggu and can drop honorifics immediately (typically). You show respect if they are born the year before you, which is why Jin is "hyung" to Yoongi, even though they are only a few months apart (they are one year apart in Korean age). If someone is born in December and someone else in January, then yes, you have to show respect, because then their Korean age is a year apart. And also, yes, if you meet a stranger, you use honorifics until you find out their age/rank, and then you switch accordingly.
@@Honey-je4pr in my culture too honorific is taken pretty seriously even if the person is just a day older than you, but in the recent generation we do take it seriously among ourselves except if we are deal with older strangers or our parents
The synergie between these guys is like nothing else I've come across...they love each other and aren't afraid to say it! I'm older army and adore them, they have lots of fans my age too 😊
Honestly, even watching a single episode of one of their recent Run BTS, you can immediately understand their personalities, dynamics and random tidbits
Olive is going to love the duality, I'd guess. If she wants to know their everyday personalities when they are on stage, the difference will be shocking! 🤣😂🤣
Taylor and I have similar taste when it comes to individual members. RM deserves all the respect. Leading a top boy band composed of talented members with different personality is not an easy position. I respect him a lot. I like them as a group but that one bad boy (Kim Taehyung aka V who called himself a good boy) has a special place in my heart. Cant wait for your other reactions to their work.
Mi Tae is a good boy, an extraordinary human being, playful. Well, but when he's on stage and his duality comes into operation, he does become a bad boy hahahahaha. I love his personality, his voice, his stage presence and wonderful facial expressions, he is the king of the stage. He was born with a lot of charisma, a beautiful voice and many skills, which he has been perfecting based on a lot of effort, that's why I admire him. And making it clear that I can be his mom, it is impossible not to mention that in addition to all those wonders I mentioned, he is the most handsome man you can find in the world. I love all 7 but my bias is V and my bias wrecker is the other 6.
I became an Army by falling in love with their personalities too.... it wasn't the looks or music and dance that made me fall for them. It's the personality that matters. When you start listening to their music, eventually ull understand falling for them was the best thing that ever happened to you. And ofc you need to love all 7 members equally 💜
Olive has no idea the rabbit hole she is going to fall in and never get out of. I will pray for you... lol. I also fell hard in one of those holes in 2017 and it was the best discovery for me. There is so much content out there from them and in the many years i have known them, I have never felt they were putting it on, rather just getting to know and grow with them. They are a source of happiness in my life. Truely, some of the best artists in the world with some of the best music and lyrics. So i feel Olive will really enjoy becoming a full-out ARMY once you are exposed to it all.
In Korea, they count the entire pregnancy as one year of life/experience, so you are automatically 1yo the day you are born. Then, on January 01, EVERYONE turns a year older (for legal purposes), so there might be a 1 or 2 number gap between Korean age and international age. Taehyung/V was born December 30, 1995, but two days later on January 1, 1996, he was already considered two years old! Koreans become legal adults when they turn 20, which is when they can get a driver's license, drink alcohol, and men can start enlisting in the military.
Really! I'm Korean-American but don't know many things about Korean culture! I had thought you added three months after date of birth, continuing on from conception date? So are you saying in Korea, Tae's Mom gave birth to him on 12/30/1995 but in Korea they just do the math differenty and he is considered 28??!? Whereas in the United States he is considered 26. I had thought that he would have been considered to turn 1 years old on March 30, 1996, so all these years i was under the wrong impression, it sounds like
I'm just sitting here laughing as they try to figure out how the members fit into the typical boyband personality molds like "no, no, this is just how their actual personalities are". It took me awhile to be able to identify each of them with their hairstyles and colors changing so much. I ended up just being able to identify them one at a time, with Namjoon (RM) being the first one I could reliably identify because he was historically the one who spoke the most in English interviews. And yes, they do actually get along quite well. The k-pop system has groups live together first as trainees, and then for at least a few years after their debut. The BTS members *still* live together, although their dorm is much nicer than the one they started out in. They do sometimes fight, but they also have very healthy conflict resolution. Relationship-wise they interact more like brothers than friends, at least in part because they've been through so much together from their start as a hip-hop style group at a small, poor label to becoming a trailblazing global phenomenon.
But they're not wrong - kpop groups often have "assigned" personalities, like quiet guy, cool guy, bad boy, etc. Originally, Jin was told to be more aloof and cool, but during Fire era, he felt more comfortable and confident and there was a big switch into his real personality that we see today (he's talked about it a lot).
@@Honey-je4pr Not sure what that has to do with trying to figure out which boyband stereotype each member fits in a *current* interview. Yes, some k-pop groups may still have those "assigned" personalities, but BTS has chosen over the years to give us... if not all of who they are, a much more complex and genuine look at themselves. So yes, they *are* wrong in this context. Which I found amusing because I understand the where they're coming from (having grown up in the 90s with the Backstreet Boys and N*SYNC), while also knowing (as an ARMY) that those boxes don't fit the BTS members and that the attempts to figure them out were futile.
@Honey 0613 exactly, it was the same with Jimin, they had him act a certain way in the early music videos and performances and show off his body and all that but we end up finding out that wasn’t exactly “him.” It’s dope that they have the freedom to show their true personalities because a lot of other groups don’t have that. One of the reasons I fell in love with them and their music; when they started opening up and being real.
I think Leader here means to help make Decisions together. Not to boss around. To keep the peace also. There's a Video, it about their way to being what they are now. Where V and Jin have a Disagreement and how RM handled it. It's very interesting. There a Video called " BTS Crying Moments" and me being an BTS Army for 6 yrs now I couldn't hold my tears back! This how you become to know them too! LATINA IN TEXAS!
Same! I think they’re “genuinely interested” which comes across and it’s refreshing especially since we’re inundated with so many reaction videos. Love the entire playlist💜
This was fun to watch! Since you guys seem to have an interest in seeing more of their story & music & personalities, I would highly highly recommend reacting to the Rise of Bangtan series that's available here on YT - it's some of the most comprehensive content out there on BTS and it's made by a fan who is a professional editor so it might be interesting for you from that perspective as well. Also just editing to add: If possible, try not to go into it assuming you know what their "sound" is - they are one of the most genre-blind and musically diverse groups out there, but they also have a varied sound as soloists vs as the group, and they just have SO much music that there's honestly something there that nearly everyone will love. You'll really enjoy this process so much more if you keep an open mind! And have fun with it!
RUN BTS series is one of my most favourite things about BTS. That's where you see their personalities. BTS was frozen out of a lot of variety shows in Korea. They were from a small company which couldn't compete with The Big 3 when it came to marketing, publicity and media attention. BTS had to create opportunities for themselves. For the majority of their 10 + years together the majority of that time is spent living together. RM (Kim Namjoon) is the leader and my bias. He's like an unofficial manager and keeps things calm and fluid between members and between BTS and the company. He's like the liason officer. It's a whole lot of responsibility and headaches without any extra benefits. In K-pop every band has a leader.
These new reactions are so nice and down to earth, very lovely, thank you for making them! I'd personally recommend checking out some of their funny videos for a good laugh (BTS in America ones). They're funny themselves, and then edits add up some spice to it! For music I recommend either Tiny Desk concert or Room Live Festa 2021. 💜💜
In the Koren music indudtry, it's tradition for most groups to have designated roles and at least "a leader". This is probably because it's a culture that is more community driven and in which respect and order are valued. Usually, the leader tends to be the older member (because in Korean society, age is a big deal), that's not the case in BTS. BTS leader (RM/Kim Namjoon) is actually in the middle in terms of age, but, he became the leader because he was the first member (the group was built around him) and partially because he's their main lyricist and someone who helps a lot with the conceptualisation of their songs. (BTS rappers write most of their lyrics.) The "leader role" doesn't mean that someone is the main vocalist or the most important member (every member is equaly important and, arguably, their biggest strength is how good their teamwork is). Anyways, the leader is actually a role that entails a lot of responsibility/duties. The leader's main responsibilities are: 1) to represent the interest of the group (communicate their concerns/complains/ideas to the management); 2) to communicate to their management what are the direction BTS members want to take, what is going to be the concept of their new album/project, what are the ideas for the songs topics. (These things are decided by BTS members, together, but, RM and Bang PDnim have always had a big role when it comes to the abstract ideas/conceptualisation, during the creative process. They're both very "philosophical" people.) *Bang PD aka Hitman Bang aka Bang Si Hyuk is a music producer who founded Big Hit Entertainment's (ex-CEO, current Big Hit Music chairman). He's a creative. He's the person who put BTS together. (PDdogg is their teacher pre-debut, and main in house producer... Slow Rabbit is another producer who worked with them since debut.) 3) to mediate bewteen the the company and the members, when it comes to discusions/disagreements/negociation; 4) to supervise/make sure everyone is fullfiling their respective role/responsibilities. That everyone goes to practice, is informed, goes to reunions, sits down to discuss things, etc. 5) to be a spokesperson, for example, preparing speeches for award shows and the ending speech in concerts (although all members hace the chance to speak, if they want). Namjoon also helps to keep everyone motivated and focused on a common goal (although this may be more of a natural thing than something he does consciously, since he's an inspirational character and tends to influence others just by leading by example. People see how passionate he is about music, how hard he works, and they think "I have to do my part, too".) In summary, the leader is like a mediator and someone who acts like a representative. It's like a president of the class + a sports team's leader. Having said all this, all BTS members have leadership abilities and fullfil different roles. Most notably in this subject, J Hope helps a lot with leading the performance side (leads dance practice, gives feedback when they are reviewing their performance, helps members learn choreography. This happens more behind the scenes/not in camera.)
Thanks for reacting to BTS! They are really funny and treat each other as brothers! If u will watch their other videos, youd surely love them. They have great personalities! Not to mention their amazingly talented group.
Strangely enough, I am a 74 year old recently retired psychotherapist from Pennsylvania. In the last few months I have become a fan despite being a major outlier in the demographic target. Mr Orig asked a lot of questions from his “older” sorry, perspective and I too had many questions about The Who, how and why of BTS. I suggest you hang in there and learn more about them. The vocal line, the rap line. The hyungs and the manknae. There experiences with racism, xenophobia, jealousy and disrespect from American interviewers are fascinating. I look forward to more of your reactions. I believe there is a lot of good things you can learn. Thanks
hi guys, loved your reaction and interest in our boys! just wanted to say that bts wasn't thought out in such a "marketing" way when they came out back in 2013, so things like having the age gap, the different personalities and stuff, that's not a strategy to appeal to more ppl lmao, it's just a coincidence, as you would have the same variety in a random group of 7 friends bts was actually created around 2010 to 2013 to be a hip-hop group, so less marketable in the kpop industry (which wasn't nearly as popular as it is today) to begin with the members were chosen mostly because of their talent or something they could add to the group, for example, the leader RM was a well known underground rapper in Korea when he joined their company bighit, same with the shy guy, suga just wanted to say this, that not everything is a marketing strategy to appeal to the masses lol, how they actually ended up doing that is a question loads of ppl try to answer, but I think the most important factor were the messages in their music, their personalities, and their relationships with each other and the fandom anyways, not gonna say too much so that I don't spoil your journey on discovering them, but just enjoy and have fun with it :)
RM is the first member of BTS. By age he is in the middle. RM the leader real name Kim Namjoon. Their CEO formed BTS because of RM by seeing his talent and Jeon Jungkook with tattoos. Great. They all are so awesome.
I love how you guys are coming from two completely different perspectives. It’s really interesting to hear how you guys may think of things differently
Congratulations, Orig Entertainment. You've just found the entrance to the BTS rabbit hole! You definitely need to watch Run BTS, and you definitely need to start with the zombie episode. It will change your lives.
People tend to assume there is a list of "desirable traits/traits that are universaly attractive", but that's not true, in my experience. Different people are attracted to different personalities/features. And when it comes to beauty standards promoted by a certain society, those beauty standards change in time/place. PD: For example, even if we agree that "everyone likes people who are funny", it is also true that everyone has different types of humor. My brother likes sarcasm and dark humor. I often don't/I'm kinda sensitive. So, who do we find "funny" varies. Even who do we find "smarter" varies, since there's different type of intelligence and we are all interested in different subjects.
Please make them react to the “Rise of Bangtan” series on RUclips. Each episode also comes with a “bonus clip” and “deleted scenes” so please make sure they also see that. A lot of iconic moments and the entire journey of bts gets covered in that.
Taylor, there are so many "introduction" videos for BTS and all of them are great in some way. Pick one. I think Jeff and Olive would love any of them.
Clicked as soon as I saw this and I was not disappointed. It’s interesting you mentioned the age difference of BTS, because I am a 65 year old woman and I absolutely adore BTS. The only music I listen to me young girl through adulthood was the “ old country music” and gospel. About four years ago I came across a recording of the award show a BTS and they performed Fire and I was hooked. I learned more about them from watching reactors to BTS, their run BTS episodes, hilarious and Bon Voyage Episodes. I would suggest, the short documentaries by XCELESTE, which I can assure you we will watch them with you, we never get tired of watching them. Looking forward to your next reactions to BTS.
"he is very very loud" yoww if you watch their variety shows like "run BTS" "BTS in the soop" or "funny moments" ya Jin and Jungkook are the funniest in that group😹
When you said that's what would make you a fan of BTS, that's exactly what drew me in to these guys. They're the funniest, humblest, funniest, most genuine group of guys I've ever seen...
Yes in Korean you are considered 1 when you are born. Also in Korea, you "age" a year every New Year rather than on your birthday. Regardless of whether your birthday has passed or not, in Korea you add a year to your age every January 1ˢᵗ. So if u want to know your Korean age just add two years to your Western-system age. For example if a baby is born on December 31, they are 1 but than next day(January 1st) they will be 2.
I saw the guy is a filmmaker, I can tell you bts has THE perfect character arc, I think you'll understand them better, also the girl has such a nice voice
a good tip for getting to know them is by NOT relying on their hair colors xD trust me, once you're deep into the BTS rabbit hole, you'll be able to recognize who they are by their breath or the shadow of their hair xD
One of things I noticed was having a good / strong leader really helps the groups in KPOP stick together. RM from BTS, Jihyo from Twice.. The best part is that great teams collectively decide who the leader is. You should checkout celeste video for BTS intro
There is a documentary series called 'The Rise of Bangtan'. It does not have any voice over, everything is first person speaking cut together. The first few episodes not only shows how BTS formed but gives a brief history of Kpop, and explains how it works - recruiting trainees, how they are trained, the importance of music shows for giving groups exposure, etc. It puts BTS in context. f you want to know more than that - there are more episodes following their development and experiences. You see behind the scenes, clips of performances, recorded diary logs, and so much more.
Thats what got me into bts. RUclips basically said "hey! Watch this video called 'BTS vs zombie apocalypse'" and i was like, yeah sure and the rest is history
It's really fun watching people new to BTS reacting to BTS. Some of their comments, I'm like, "I thought that too!" I hope they dive deeper into the BTS-verse - it would be interesting to see how some viewpoints change and how some stay the same. Love this! Please continue!
I think one of the extra special things about BTS is that the entry-point can come from different ways (music, an interview, a variety show they guest in, a performance, a documentary, or even a video game, or a webtoon…like there are SO MANY entry points). I also think that it’s okay to be a fan of the personalities and chemistry and fun without needing to love/adore the music. It may naturally rise as part of curiosity but don’t feel pressured at all. I am happy and grateful to watch along with you, because of your genuineness and earnestness.
I kind of want you to watch their latest Bangtan Bomb Episode, the behind the scenes of the AmericanMusicAwardss..perhaps it's jumping into the deep end, but I remember first becoming an army this way years ago..it really shows their personalities, talent, dedication and humanity -- what make schemes special, in my opinion.
Hahaha! It's funny because I am also learning so much from the comments. Plus, I really enjoy the army's vibe too. So supportive and really love their boys.
I really like both of them reacting together. I love her energy omg and if she wants to get to know more of their personalities then watch some compilations of their funny moments but first they need to watch a BTS guide to get to know each members
BTS has been living together even almost 2 years befor debut (RM and Suga, the first members, met 10 years ago) and thats why they became really close like a family
In Korea, every group has a leader, who isn’t only responsible for keeping the group together and running smoothly, but is also the spokesperson and leads any negotiations with the company. In the case of BTS it’s RM and all the boys recognize him as the best leader; on stage they don't overshadow each other, everyone has their moment or song to shine. They love each other, they are like brothers, although they debuted in 2013 they have been together since 2011 (some since 2010). To learn more about the members, I recommend An introduction to the seven members of BTS 2021 updated by Ida S. There you will know who writes, composes and produces, who plays instruments, who are expert dancers from before entering the company and their voices. Then they could watch This is BTS. Introduction to BTS 2019 by XCeleste so that they know their history as a group
Welcome to BTS. They are more that just a KPOP group. They are a force for good and social change. Their music often address difficult topics and difficult times. Try watching their variety show, Run BTS. Or perhaps one of their vacation series, Bon Voyage or In the Soop. Or maybe watch them speak and perform at the UN. I highly recommend their award show speeches and performances. The list is almost endless. Enjoy!
😹 I just learned how other typical bands work through their little convo about personalities assigned to members. I can't wait for you guys to watch Run BTS
Hi it’s Taylor (orig entertainment resident army). They reacted to this on the same day as their first video and before they got to see armys comments so please forgive them for the stereotypical boyband comments 😂 I also didn’t correct them there because they mentioned wanting trying to come up with their own assumptions first. But today we filmed a special reaction video where they got to see more of the members personalities so look out for that!
This you're responsibility resident Army. We trust you lol
Doing a good job Army. 😀
They should watch the documentaries! Lol
We trust you, army!
It's fine, Taylor.. They're still new to BTS. We understand and appreciate you. You're nice and great, keep going! 💜
Them "getting along" is like the understatement of the century. They're literally in love with each other. The've been living together for a decade and they've had it really hard, so that has made them extremely close. I know you probably think they just blew up overnight because they're so huge. But they actually started with an almost bankrupt company and have had to earn all their success with their own blood, sweat and tears. They are also very affectionate with each other both physically and with words, in a way that can be surprising for a western person. Their culture is that way but also they are more close to each other than most friends will ever be and aren't afraid of outside judgement. It's pointless comparing their bond to any other group because I don't know if anyone has that level of love for family towards their group. A lot of armys wish they could have a friend group like that in their own lives. It's even more impressive with BTS because they still work together and are able to make good professional decisions and correct each other etc even though they're so close.
So true. I have never seen a group being so close and having such a strong bond.
they are comfy with eachother bc theyre practically family to eachother and thats why they have lasted this long
Quite frankly any other group that dealt with all the things they’ve dealt with would’ve split a long time ago. There are groups who consisted of literal family members that didn’t last very long, so for them to have such a tight bond is incredible. I love that about them💜💜💜
I agree! I would say it would be pointless comparing their bond to any other WESTERN group because a lot of other kpop bands do work similarly and almost as a family (NCT specifically Dream, TXT, EXO, SKZ and even rookies like Enhypen). BTS do have their own vibe though and I’m sure fame has unfortunately isolated them a lot for which they only have each other! They have said plenty of times that BTS members are their only friends (even though V and Jungkook both have groups of friends within the industry may that be actors like Choi Wooshik and Park Seojun or other artists like in JK’s 97 line).
@@valentinaad4599 😬 I hate to break it to you but 99% of kpop and jpop groups despise each other, including those other groups you mentioned... BTS is kind of an anomaly, and that's a large part of where their magic comes from. I've been following Asian pop groups for over a decade at this point, and I've never seen another group where people in the industry unanimously say the members get along this well.
Almost every kpop group has a leader its more a responsibility than a priviledge
I love this sentiment. I think that should be true with all leaders. Whether you are a parent, the leader of a company, or a leader of a music group.
My hobby nowadays is watching first time reactions to BTS. Most reactors are overly exaggerated, but now I am happy to see two new people genuinely reacting/listening to BTS. I love to see your journey 💜 The resident ARMY aka Taylor is doing her job properly 🥰💜💜💜
Thank you 🥺
Oh....you're not alone 😁😁😁.
This is gonna sound real cultish but i love watching them join the dark side. one of us, one of us, one of us
You don't know how much I spiraled into the BTS reaction rabbit hole 😅😅
Same army! I have my favorite!
rm who was in the middle is the leader but he does not always sit in the middle, just happened this time but he is not like the main guy or most important, all seven of them are, he literally just leads, manages tough situations, is the bridge between the label and members, they are literally a family
but tbh he is the center of bts... like not as jk who is literally that. But i think BTS started with Namjoon as a base, like BTS was based on Namjoon and his whole personality and values really reflected and influenced what BTS is now. And in music wise Namjoon is also i think the most credited in bts music and creation of iit since the beginning. :) and i think bandpd made bts bc he saw namjoon and he wanted to work with him, so it really was bc of him everything
RM is the main man he has all the responsibilities, the others help but he is the one to answer to the company, even the members have said it RM’s hard work behind the scenes that got them where they are ,they said it in 2016 and are still saying it, and how they are very thankful for him, and they have said they couldn’t do what he does as leader. he is the one who has written the most songs, the group was actually formed around him. In KPop the leader is always important, and RM is the best leader in KPop. How many times has the others gone fishing, or touring a city and RM has stay back to work. if you follow BTS you should know how much the members respect him for the job he is doing.
I understand what you were saying, yes the group was formed around RM he doesn't make it about him like a lot of other leaders do, especially in western groups. I always say the sign of a good leader is not always knowing who it is. RM leads from the back pushing his team forward to be the best they can be, he encourages each team member to be themselves, say what they want to say and most of the time put others in the spot light not just him. Actually RM has said that he is the leader off stage and Hobi is the leader on stage. I think he is one of the best if not the best I've seen.
Without RM there would be no Jhope or JK in BTS. Please stop this. RM is the face and father of BTS
@@user-mr9bj3ct1y the definition of "main" in America is different from what you mean.. The "main" in US means the one who is better and overshadows other members and is the most popular while others are like their backup and RM role can't be degraded to "main guy", he is way more than that.. He never overshadows them but rather lifts them when they are discouraged. Don't feed them the stereotypes we are trying end
They have different personalities but compliments each other because they respect each other💜
Absolutely. The best foundation, that and their love for each other provide the foundation that have served their relationships and their work so very well. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
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and yes they have multiple shows that are their own, run bts (a variety show, they try activites, play game, cook), bon voyage (where they travel), in the soop (replaced bon voyage last two years because of the pandemic, them just chilling), three documentary series and movies, old shows like rookie king, american hustle life & bts gayo, most of these you can find on weverse and vlive, additionally they have content on youtube (bangtantv) and they do lives on vlive
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The Korean age system is extremely important and plays a huge role in their culture and language. A person is 1 year old at birth AND turns a year older on January 1, regardless of when their actual birthdate is .....Korean culture has multiple hierarchies, and their language - how a person addresses another person, formally or casually - reflects this. Age is the most basic hierarchy: a younger person MUST speak to an older person differently than one their own age or younger. Considering everyone in Korea a year older on the same date each year (Jan 1) keeps this age hierarchy culture consistent.
If Korea went by global age, they'd run into language problems. For instance, let's say you have two people born in 2000, one born in January and one born in June. By global age, the one born in January would be older than the one born in June, for about five months. The person born in June would be required to speak to his 'older' January birthday friend differently for that five months, then go back to regular speech after his own June birthday when they'd both be the same age again. But with Korean age, by everyone turning a year older together on January 1, this chaotic language issue is completely avoided
Thank you for this!
These guys genuinely love each other. V just posted a pic on Weverse of the group at the AMA’s and a selfie of himself and Jimin and wrote, “The family that I love”. They are so fun to watch because of the bond they have. It feeds into everything they do.
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I think the title of leader is seen and handled differently than in western "boybands" not just for BTS but kpop in general
Their role as leader isnt about being in the forfront but taking care of the members and dealing with group dinamics and conflicts as well as handling problems during interviews and daily life.
RM does all that, as well as being one of the writers/producers of BTS. Earliers in their western fame he was the only one who understood and spoke english well so he was often the translater for the group and he always tried to make sure all members had an opportunity to speak and answer questions.he is constantly worried about the members well being.
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yes. I think the word "boy group" is better in case of Kpop
Thank you for explaining this as RM takes this responsibility seriously and to heart. Another very important point, though not about leaders in general is that the members respect him very much and are very grateful for his leadership. It has been said repeatedly and by a variety of people, that RM is am amazing leader. Obviously his great leadership has a lot to do with how much they all care about and for each other. They truly love each other and consider each other family.
they've lived together since 2010-2011, they get along really well and call each other family. they used to argue when they were younger but now they rarely do, since they know each other so well to avoid conflict. it's definitely more of a family bond than anything, they've mentioned multiple times that they want to be in bts until they're old lol
even amongst families we have arguments, that’s what makes them real and so close with each other. I honestly love their bond
time has passed since that interview their ages now are jin 29, suga 28, j-hope & rm 27, jimin & v 26, jungkook 24
You can watch BTS Vanity Fair interview ‘How well do BTS know each other’. That’s pretty cool and you can see more of their relationship and how close they are. They really are like family and constantly talk about how much they love and appreciate each other. It’s really cool to see such a genuine bond with so much love and support thats hard to see with western artists. They really do have so much content so you’re in for a long ride. It would be good for you guys to also eventually check out an Introduction to the seven members of BTS (the one by Ida S). It’s a fan made documentary and quite informative. Thanks for reacting to BTS. I’ll keep an eye out for your videos 💜💜💜💜
RM is the Leader but Jin is the Eldest of the Group so there that show of Respect to him comes first and JK is the Youngest and has to listen to everyone else.
I love how their reactions are so natural. I'll say this tho: try to go into BTS world with a blank page. You'll soon find a lot of your personal assumptions and expectations about them utterly shattered. Concerning their music, Suga once said, "you'll like BTS' music if you listen without prejudice." There's a song for every taste.
Other comments have recommended intro videos so if you'd like to see their personalities and how they interact with each other, check out Run Ep128 or 140 (my personal favs and easy to understand for first timers!)
Goodluck and welcome!
I loved your comment. You're right every new reactor makes a lot of assumptions and unequivocally compares them to somebody famous they know. It's common to do this but I think it's not ok because every human being is special on its own and although they might influenced by their predecessors, they bring so much more to the table. Just think about your parents or teachers comparing you with your smart and perfect sibling 🙄.
bts: "business relationship"
also bts: i will marry the members, make a village with them, go on vacations with each others family, etc xD
I recommend the grammy museum interview it's on RUclips it's around 40min long it's cc in English it's one of my favorite interview they ever done the interviewer did his research and asked ingaging questions
The 2019 MMA award show the whole 40 min performance it's epic
Welcome to the rabbit hole you will be glad you did
Love all 7 my bias is Namjoon/RM
The grammy interview would be a good balance to this short and sweet and chaotic interview.
also their recent amazon interview is a good one too!
Happy to see so many sensible armies out here
Haha! Yes.
Pay attention to the quiet one at the back (2nd from right, Jimin). He has the most emphatic personality. The sweetest, thoughtful, most caring human. A living angel. You will love him once you know him. He is currently in hospital for an emergency surgery. I read a post by a BTS-Mom who told her non-Army daughter that Jimin is in hospital. Daughter said pray for him because when you weren't in good shape last year, Jimin helped you through it.
why they have to pay attention to jimin? i dont understand, sorry
they dont have to pay attention to him.
Praying for his speedy recovery 💜
Get well soon Jimin
Edit: He recovered 😭 I am so happy. He was tasted COVID-19 negative on PCR test and is discharged from hospital today for quickly healing of appendix surgery without any issues today early morning.
The sweetest and most caring indeed 🥺 I'm happy that he's now out of the hospital and recovering well. 💜
Maybe you guys need to watch some intro videos about them. There’s a ton out there, my personal favorites are: This is BTS by xceleste, The Most Beautiful Life Goes On by Asian Theory (watch the latest one, and An Introduction to the 7 Members of BTS (2021 Update) by Ida S! Great video! Can’t wait for you both to get to know them more and see how wonderful humble kings they all are! 💜
One of my favorite video compilations is a clip from this interview of BTS saying they have a "strictly business relationship" and then being EXTREMELY touchy and in each others' personal space (guys are a lot more verbally and physically affectionate with each other in Korea). Plus, they have been together for almost 10 years (some of them longer), lived together for most of those years. They are also really, really good at talking about things among them and conflict resolution. So, it's just a joy to watch them together. I mean, can you think of many (any?) 7-member US bands that stayed together without any change in membership for 10+ years? Each of them having roles in the group (rapper, vocalist, lead dancer, group leader, etc.) gives everyone an integral and important role without stepping on each others' toes.
I want more of their reaction, it's nice seeing them learn their personality. Thanks for this video, hope to see more.
Thank you, more to come!
More BTS please...and watch documentaries so u can get to know more...and they are so diverse they have all the genre u want💜
To me V is the most handsome man I've ever seen , he's the #2 most handsome man in the decade , he literally won 83+ titles for his face alone! Without mentioning his other achievements he be making Guinness records shaking 😂
This game is so funny, but BTS...each one of those seven individuals is a special talent, in terms of artistry and personality. Bringing magic to the entire group. They have their leader who acts as a liaison between the group and the producers, and also for their talent and empathy. I recommend watching the video "An introduction to the 7 members of BTS" in which you can appreciate the individual makeup of the group, and how each one became a member.
Sounds good. Actually, Taylor (our resident army and an editor here), made our own introduction. So we will be watching that and reacting to that too. We will share it so we can get feedback from army as well. Thank you!
I agree with my fellow Armys, you're more down to earth and that makes you believeble. And you seem really interested. RM is the leader because he has what it takes to be one. That's why even when he's not the eldest, he's earned his place. He's got a lot of responsibilities, as he's the only fluent in English, he's the official translator for the band. He's got a pretty high IQ, and he learned English by watching Friends. But he relies on JHope and Suga because the are also very mature and share part of the responsabilities. They're all shy, and funny, and goofy, yet they've all been very hardworking, responsible, creative and supportive of each other. In all Korean boy or girl bands there's always a designated leader, and in BTS RM is truly loved and respected by the others because he's a natural born leader. He's also known for his beautiful speeches. Armys (that's us the fandom) also respect him very much and we call him our President. You won't get to know them by watching interviews. Because they don't have enough time to ellaborate on their answers. But you can watch the introductory videos recommended in the comments. We sometimes have a favorite but we love all of them because they're kind hearted, respectful, they're grateful to Army and they walk the talk.
yes!
In case one wants to learn more about these guys, I recommend "the most beautiful life goes on- a story of bts (2021 update)" by the Asian theory
Thank you!
RM's role as leader is more like a Team Captain. These boys enjoy their fame and success but there's here above all else for the music, the fans, and each other. There's no internal competition unless there's food on the line. They have different roles that have become less narrow and defined over time and they all have their own niches that they explore separately (j-hope, RM, and Suga all have their own solo albums, Jungkook does film editing and directing, Tae paints...stuff like that) and they all have different musical styles. It's hard coming from the western world to grasp a group that works like that without the competition but some of them have lived and worked together for almost 12 years and all of them at least 10. They're brothers and they love each other and they always put the team first.
That’s amazing, thank you for explaining that🤍
The leader of a band mostly in kpop just means that it is the person that have more work and stuff in their back and shoulders, more responsability, if something bad happens with the band in terms of business and almost everything then the leader is the one that have to take responsibility and every weight in his back, thats why the leader needs to be strong mentally. About the band and everything related to it. It doesnt mean that it is the best person or the most talented. And it is most of the time the one that speaks first in interviews and presenting something, so it most be nerve wrecking to be like that all the time.
To me V is the most handsome man I've ever seen , he's the #2 most handsome man in the decade , he literally won 83+ titles for his face alone!
There's so much to learn about BTS- they're amazing guys, talented and down to earth
I can't wait to dive in more.
RUN BTS is such a great way to see their chaotic selves
Please react to introduction to them so u can get to know about them....these are the trusted documentaries:
This is BTS- INTRODUCTION TO BTS BY XCELESTE
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LIFE GOES ON: A STORY OF BTS 2021 UPDTE BY ASIANTHEORY
INTRODUCTION TO THE SEVEN MEMBERS OF BTS BY IDA S.
THIS IS BTS ARMY BY XCELESTE
THE RISE OF BANGTAN DOCUSERIES +BONUS AND DELETED SCENES
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In case you want to know a little more about them here is an introduction video of their journey as a group : ruclips.net/video/3cESARetI9U/видео.html
and this one is an introduction to the members : ruclips.net/video/kGRlqyuky2s/видео.html
They are really close, like a family. They show a lot a content and we can definitely tell they get along very well, they say that the reason why is because they fought a lot in the beginning and now understand each other a lot better.
They don't really have a genre, they do all kind of music: rap, pop, rock, R&b, ballads, EDM etc.
You should react to their Tiny desk (home) concert, it was really good : ruclips.net/video/gFYAXsa7pe8/видео.html
Great introductory videos - there's a lot to learn and a lot to love
YEP THOSE ARE THE BEST BTS INTRODUCTION VIDEOS 💜
They have a reallity show Run BTS with missions which turns out to be so funny. They litterally live toghetber for almost a decade. Most of their work has deep lyrics and some masterpiece music videos. RM and Suga are well renowned rappers in Asia. JHope started rapping after joined BTS. Their rap songs are amazing, like TEAR (live) . The vocal line and solo songs are fenomenal. They are goofy but they are song writers, singers and performance machines.
Omg I heard that!!! Yes, let’s watch you react to RUN BTS, well.. at least, one of the 150 something episodes
I was giggling to myself, and then the 'Army in studio' note popped up and I lost it 😆
Hahaha! I know. I know. I am also learning so much from the comments! We're getting there.
the person that the man said seems "bored" is Kim Seokjin a.k.a Jin, he's an energy charger in BTS.. handsome and hilarious😂 u both need to react to "Comedy God Kim Seokjin"
the bts guys all have very different personalities yes but i'd say they are much more natural than the typical curated boyband that u guys were describing. they tried to kind of do roles like that when they first debuted but they've said that they didn't like it and decided it wasn't true to who they are so now they try to just be themselves or as much of themselves that they want to reveal to us:]
I loved all 3 of your reaction videos. After seeing thousands of them since I found BTS in 2015, I had finally quit watching them last year because it was obvious to me that most of the new reactors were just doing it to get views and would hype every video without caring about the music, singing, dancing, lyrics or band member personalities.
Not that everyone sees or notices the same things, but it quickly becomes obvious who is genuinely wanting to explore BTS and who just wants to make fans happy to make money.
I liked how both of you are coming from a different POV and are interested in different aspects of BTS. I love how he said that it wasn’t his type of music, but was inspired by the amazing production aspects that ARMY has come to expect. Then, having her talk about the members as someone who has loved a boyband before and understanding the importance of a group’s personalities, strengths and bond was great too. I hope you can delve into more of BTS, as a producer, and a boyband fan. I think the two of you will get so much more out of learning about them than most reactors because between you, you can see them as more than just individual members and artists, but you can also explore the genius of their marketing and how all encompassing the BTS world is that Big Hit created. I have never seen any band or artist marketed like they are in my life, and I don’t know if it would work with any other band because of who they are individually and as a group.
Yes, exactly, this right here. Thank you for your comment. You have pretty much nailed it on the head. Olive and I are coming at it from different perspectives which is totally cool. But yes, for me, I really like looking at the visuals, the production, the music, the lyrics. Then if I like that, I think I will get more into their personalities. But it is all good we all have our own journey and what we like. I also have to say, I really like army. They have been so supportive and helpful with comments, encouragement, and answers. I have never encountered anything like it before. At least not in this amount and not with this much enthusiasm. It is really amazing to me.
In Korean Culture, you show respect to your Elder who could be a Month older than you. And in Generations also and also have to speak differently to them also. Like the Grandparents which is sometimes very hard when you are not Korean. I've watch other Korean Shows of International Relationships. There is a lot of Korean Culture Standards in Relationship Acknowledgements. I may have not explain myself correctly since I am not Korean.
This is not entirely correct. If you are born the same year, you are chinggu and can drop honorifics immediately (typically). You show respect if they are born the year before you, which is why Jin is "hyung" to Yoongi, even though they are only a few months apart (they are one year apart in Korean age). If someone is born in December and someone else in January, then yes, you have to show respect, because then their Korean age is a year apart. And also, yes, if you meet a stranger, you use honorifics until you find out their age/rank, and then you switch accordingly.
@@Honey-je4pr Thank You 😊 I stand Corrected
@@Honey-je4pr in my culture too honorific is taken pretty seriously even if the person is just a day older than you, but in the recent generation we do take it seriously among ourselves except if we are deal with older strangers or our parents
The synergie between these guys is like nothing else I've come across...they love each other and aren't afraid to say it! I'm older army and adore them, they have lots of fans my age too 😊
Honestly, even watching a single episode of one of their recent Run BTS, you can immediately understand their personalities, dynamics and random tidbits
Olive is going to love the duality, I'd guess. If she wants to know their everyday personalities when they are on stage, the difference will be shocking! 🤣😂🤣
Yes yes yes!😂 I’m curious what her take would be on Jimin’s Filter performance and if the word “shy” would cross her mind😂
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Taylor and I have similar taste when it comes to individual members. RM deserves all the respect. Leading a top boy band composed of talented members with different personality is not an easy position. I respect him a lot. I like them as a group but that one bad boy (Kim Taehyung aka V who called himself a good boy) has a special place in my heart. Cant wait for your other reactions to their work.
Mi Tae is a good boy, an extraordinary human being, playful. Well, but when he's on stage and his duality comes into operation, he does become a bad boy hahahahaha.
I love his personality, his voice, his stage presence and wonderful facial expressions, he is the king of the stage.
He was born with a lot of charisma, a beautiful voice and many skills, which he has been perfecting based on a lot of effort, that's why I admire him. And making it clear that I can be his mom, it is impossible not to mention that in addition to all those wonders I mentioned, he is the most handsome man you can find in the world.
I love all 7 but my bias is V and my bias wrecker is the other 6.
She poited three of them.
It's down the rabbit hole for ya once you start watching more. Not obsessed...dedicated hehe. Love ot7! 💜
I became an Army by falling in love with their personalities too.... it wasn't the looks or music and dance that made me fall for them. It's the personality that matters. When you start listening to their music, eventually ull understand falling for them was the best thing that ever happened to you. And ofc you need to love all 7 members equally 💜
excited for this journey! hehe Good thing you have Taylor as a guide!
Olive has no idea the rabbit hole she is going to fall in and never get out of. I will pray for you... lol. I also fell hard in one of those holes in 2017 and it was the best discovery for me. There is so much content out there from them and in the many years i have known them, I have never felt they were putting it on, rather just getting to know and grow with them. They are a source of happiness in my life. Truely, some of the best artists in the world with some of the best music and lyrics. So i feel Olive will really enjoy becoming a full-out ARMY once you are exposed to it all.
This very morning I was thinking of this segment and wondering how many thousands of people Jin confused with his "I'm Jjawn!" inside joke. 🤣
I absolutely love watching them react without knowing anything! It reminds me of all my questions when I first started loving BTS 💜
🫒 … you have have no idea…listening to their music is one thing but once you start watching their shows and seeing their personalities, BAM!!!! ARMY!
In Korea, they count the entire pregnancy as one year of life/experience, so you are automatically 1yo the day you are born. Then, on January 01, EVERYONE turns a year older (for legal purposes), so there might be a 1 or 2 number gap between Korean age and international age. Taehyung/V was born December 30, 1995, but two days later on January 1, 1996, he was already considered two years old! Koreans become legal adults when they turn 20, which is when they can get a driver's license, drink alcohol, and men can start enlisting in the military.
Really! I'm Korean-American but don't know many things about Korean culture! I had thought you added three months after date of birth, continuing on from conception date? So are you saying in Korea, Tae's Mom gave birth to him on 12/30/1995 but in Korea they just do the math differenty and he is considered 28??!? Whereas in the United States he is considered 26. I had thought that he would have been considered to turn 1 years old on March 30, 1996, so all these years i was under the wrong impression, it sounds like
I love that you're at least giving it a go 💜
Thank you!
V is actually both good boy and bad boy at the same time lol 😂. The guy in the red hair 😻
일상에서는 순수하고 착한 남자, 무대위에선 카리스마 넘치는 나쁜 남자~♡
@@cjsdus8748 전적으로 동의합니다 ☺️
@@cjsdus8748 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 일상에서는 그를 나쁜 소년으로 생각하는 것은 어렵다^^
I'm just sitting here laughing as they try to figure out how the members fit into the typical boyband personality molds like "no, no, this is just how their actual personalities are".
It took me awhile to be able to identify each of them with their hairstyles and colors changing so much. I ended up just being able to identify them one at a time, with Namjoon (RM) being the first one I could reliably identify because he was historically the one who spoke the most in English interviews.
And yes, they do actually get along quite well. The k-pop system has groups live together first as trainees, and then for at least a few years after their debut. The BTS members *still* live together, although their dorm is much nicer than the one they started out in. They do sometimes fight, but they also have very healthy conflict resolution. Relationship-wise they interact more like brothers than friends, at least in part because they've been through so much together from their start as a hip-hop style group at a small, poor label to becoming a trailblazing global phenomenon.
But they're not wrong - kpop groups often have "assigned" personalities, like quiet guy, cool guy, bad boy, etc. Originally, Jin was told to be more aloof and cool, but during Fire era, he felt more comfortable and confident and there was a big switch into his real personality that we see today (he's talked about it a lot).
@@Honey-je4pr Not sure what that has to do with trying to figure out which boyband stereotype each member fits in a *current* interview. Yes, some k-pop groups may still have those "assigned" personalities, but BTS has chosen over the years to give us... if not all of who they are, a much more complex and genuine look at themselves.
So yes, they *are* wrong in this context. Which I found amusing because I understand the where they're coming from (having grown up in the 90s with the Backstreet Boys and N*SYNC), while also knowing (as an ARMY) that those boxes don't fit the BTS members and that the attempts to figure them out were futile.
@Honey 0613 exactly, it was the same with Jimin, they had him act a certain way in the early music videos and performances and show off his body and all that but we end up finding out that wasn’t exactly “him.” It’s dope that they have the freedom to show their true personalities because a lot of other groups don’t have that. One of the reasons I fell in love with them and their music; when they started opening up and being real.
I think Leader here means to help make Decisions together. Not to boss around. To keep the peace also. There's a Video, it about their way to being what they are now. Where V and Jin have a Disagreement and how RM handled it. It's very interesting. There a Video called " BTS Crying Moments" and me being an BTS Army for 6 yrs now I couldn't hold my tears back! This how you become to know them too! LATINA IN TEXAS!
Don’t know why I love this reaction so much I watched it twice already. You guys seem really genuine ❤️
Thank you so much! More to come!
I know right now I’m excited for their next BTS reaction
Same! I think they’re “genuinely interested” which comes across and it’s refreshing especially since we’re inundated with so many reaction videos. Love the entire playlist💜
This was fun to watch! Since you guys seem to have an interest in seeing more of their story & music & personalities, I would highly highly recommend reacting to the Rise of Bangtan series that's available here on YT - it's some of the most comprehensive content out there on BTS and it's made by a fan who is a professional editor so it might be interesting for you from that perspective as well. Also just editing to add: If possible, try not to go into it assuming you know what their "sound" is - they are one of the most genre-blind and musically diverse groups out there, but they also have a varied sound as soloists vs as the group, and they just have SO much music that there's honestly something there that nearly everyone will love. You'll really enjoy this process so much more if you keep an open mind! And have fun with it!
Thank you for the tip!
yes, korean age is when you are born you are one year old and a year gets added every new year
RUN BTS series is one of my most favourite things about BTS. That's where you see their personalities. BTS was frozen out of a lot of variety shows in Korea. They were from a small company which couldn't compete with The Big 3 when it came to marketing, publicity and media attention. BTS had to create opportunities for themselves. For the majority of their 10 + years together the majority of that time is spent living together. RM (Kim Namjoon) is the leader and my bias. He's like an unofficial manager and keeps things calm and fluid between members and between BTS and the company. He's like the liason officer. It's a whole lot of responsibility and headaches without any extra benefits. In K-pop every band has a leader.
These new reactions are so nice and down to earth, very lovely, thank you for making them! I'd personally recommend checking out some of their funny videos for a good laugh (BTS in America ones). They're funny themselves, and then edits add up some spice to it! For music I recommend either Tiny Desk concert or Room Live Festa 2021. 💜💜
In the Koren music indudtry, it's tradition for most groups to have designated roles and at least "a leader". This is probably because it's a culture that is more community driven and in which respect and order are valued. Usually, the leader tends to be the older member (because in Korean society, age is a big deal), that's not the case in BTS. BTS leader (RM/Kim Namjoon) is actually in the middle in terms of age, but, he became the leader because he was the first member (the group was built around him) and partially because he's their main lyricist and someone who helps a lot with the conceptualisation of their songs. (BTS rappers write most of their lyrics.)
The "leader role" doesn't mean that someone is the main vocalist or the most important member (every member is equaly important and, arguably, their biggest strength is how good their teamwork is). Anyways, the leader is actually a role that entails a lot of responsibility/duties. The leader's main responsibilities are:
1) to represent the interest of the group (communicate their concerns/complains/ideas to the management);
2) to communicate to their management what are the direction BTS members want to take, what is going to be the concept of their new album/project, what are the ideas for the songs topics. (These things are decided by BTS members, together, but, RM and Bang PDnim have always had a big role when it comes to the abstract ideas/conceptualisation, during the creative process. They're both very "philosophical" people.)
*Bang PD aka Hitman Bang aka Bang Si Hyuk is a music producer who founded Big Hit Entertainment's (ex-CEO, current Big Hit Music chairman). He's a creative. He's the person who put BTS together. (PDdogg is their teacher pre-debut, and main in house producer... Slow Rabbit is another producer who worked with them since debut.)
3) to mediate bewteen the the company and the members, when it comes to discusions/disagreements/negociation;
4) to supervise/make sure everyone is fullfiling their respective role/responsibilities. That everyone goes to practice, is informed, goes to reunions, sits down to discuss things, etc.
5) to be a spokesperson, for example, preparing speeches for award shows and the ending speech in concerts (although all members hace the chance to speak, if they want).
Namjoon also helps to keep everyone motivated and focused on a common goal (although this may be more of a natural thing than something he does consciously, since he's an inspirational character and tends to influence others just by leading by example. People see how passionate he is about music, how hard he works, and they think "I have to do my part, too".)
In summary, the leader is like a mediator and someone who acts like a representative. It's like a president of the class + a sports team's leader.
Having said all this, all BTS members have leadership abilities and fullfil different roles. Most notably in this subject, J Hope helps a lot with leading the performance side (leads dance practice, gives feedback when they are reviewing their performance, helps members learn choreography. This happens more behind the scenes/not in camera.)
You are amazing!! Thank u for this
@@olivejanefrank 👍
Thanks for reacting to BTS! They are really funny and treat each other as brothers! If u will watch their other videos, youd surely love them. They have great personalities! Not to mention their amazingly talented group.
Yes, we are seeing this.
Strangely enough, I am a 74 year old recently retired psychotherapist from Pennsylvania.
In the last few months I have become a fan despite being a major outlier in the demographic target. Mr Orig asked a lot of questions from his “older” sorry, perspective and I too had many questions about The Who, how and why of BTS. I suggest you hang in there and learn more about them. The vocal line, the rap line. The hyungs and the manknae. There experiences with racism, xenophobia, jealousy and disrespect from American interviewers are fascinating. I look forward to more of your reactions. I believe there is a lot of good things you can learn. Thanks
hi guys, loved your reaction and interest in our boys! just wanted to say that bts wasn't thought out in such a "marketing" way when they came out back in 2013, so things like having the age gap, the different personalities and stuff, that's not a strategy to appeal to more ppl lmao, it's just a coincidence, as you would have the same variety in a random group of 7 friends
bts was actually created around 2010 to 2013 to be a hip-hop group, so less marketable in the kpop industry (which wasn't nearly as popular as it is today) to begin with
the members were chosen mostly because of their talent or something they could add to the group, for example, the leader RM was a well known underground rapper in Korea when he joined their company bighit, same with the shy guy, suga
just wanted to say this, that not everything is a marketing strategy to appeal to the masses lol, how they actually ended up doing that is a question loads of ppl try to answer, but I think the most important factor were the messages in their music, their personalities, and their relationships with each other and the fandom
anyways, not gonna say too much so that I don't spoil your journey on discovering them, but just enjoy and have fun with it :)
RM is the first member of BTS. By age he is in the middle. RM the leader real name Kim Namjoon. Their CEO formed BTS because of RM by seeing his talent and Jeon Jungkook with tattoos. Great. They all are so awesome.
I love how you guys are coming from two completely different perspectives. It’s really interesting to hear how you guys may think of things differently
Congratulations, Orig Entertainment. You've just found the entrance to the BTS rabbit hole! You definitely need to watch Run BTS, and you definitely need to start with the zombie episode. It will change your lives.
Thank you! Will do!
People tend to assume there is a list of "desirable traits/traits that are universaly attractive", but that's not true, in my experience. Different people are attracted to different personalities/features. And when it comes to beauty standards promoted by a certain society, those beauty standards change in time/place. PD: For example, even if we agree that "everyone likes people who are funny", it is also true that everyone has different types of humor. My brother likes sarcasm and dark humor. I often don't/I'm kinda sensitive. So, who do we find "funny" varies. Even who do we find "smarter" varies, since there's different type of intelligence and we are all interested in different subjects.
Please make them react to the “Rise of Bangtan” series on RUclips. Each episode also comes with a “bonus clip” and “deleted scenes” so please make sure they also see that. A lot of iconic moments and the entire journey of bts gets covered in that.
We need more BTS reaction !! Thankyou anyway
Thank you!
Yes, they are a family, they can't live without. This Army always purple BTS💜
Taylor, there are so many "introduction" videos for BTS and all of them are great in some way. Pick one. I think Jeff and Olive would love any of them.
I actually attempted to make my own intro for them to watch and will be asking army for feedback on it too!
Clicked as soon as I saw this and I was not disappointed. It’s interesting you mentioned the age difference of BTS, because I am a 65 year old woman and I absolutely adore BTS. The only music I listen to me young girl through adulthood was the “ old country music” and gospel. About four years ago I came across a recording of the award show a BTS and they performed Fire and I was hooked. I learned more about them from watching reactors to BTS, their run BTS episodes, hilarious and Bon Voyage Episodes. I would suggest, the short documentaries by XCELESTE, which I can assure you we will watch them with you, we never get tired of watching them. Looking forward to your next reactions to BTS.
"he is very very loud" yoww if you watch their variety shows like "run BTS" "BTS in the soop" or "funny moments" ya Jin and Jungkook are the funniest in that group😹
When you said that's what would make you a fan of BTS, that's exactly what drew me in to these guys. They're the funniest, humblest, funniest, most genuine group of guys I've ever seen...
Taylor! Found you on tiktok and went to subscribed...cuz you know army loves a genuine reaction video. 💜 can't wait to see where this goes
Haha thank you!! Excited to lead them down this rabbit hole
Subscribed! Here for more BTS reactions 💜
Yes in Korean you are considered 1 when you are born. Also in Korea, you "age" a year every New Year rather than on your birthday. Regardless of whether your birthday has passed or not, in Korea you add a year to your age every January 1ˢᵗ. So if u want to know your Korean age just add two years to your Western-system age. For example if a baby is born on December 31, they are 1 but than next day(January 1st) they will be 2.
I saw the guy is a filmmaker, I can tell you bts has THE perfect character arc, I think you'll understand them better, also the girl has such a nice voice
a good tip for getting to know them is by NOT relying on their hair colors xD trust me, once you're deep into the BTS rabbit hole, you'll be able to recognize who they are by their breath or the shadow of their hair xD
One of things I noticed was having a good / strong leader really helps the groups in KPOP stick together. RM from BTS, Jihyo from Twice.. The best part is that great teams collectively decide who the leader is.
You should checkout celeste video for BTS intro
Hiiii guys i like you’re reaction to gather we would love to see more bts reaction 😍
Thank you!
There is a documentary series called 'The Rise of Bangtan'. It does not have any voice over, everything is first person speaking cut together. The first few episodes not only shows how BTS formed but gives a brief history of Kpop, and explains how it works - recruiting trainees, how they are trained, the importance of music shows for giving groups exposure, etc. It puts BTS in context. f you want to know more than that - there are more episodes following their development and experiences. You see behind the scenes, clips of performances, recorded diary logs, and so much more.
if you guys wanna see more performances that show their personalities, I HIGHLY suggest the Tiny Desk and BTS Room Live 2021 Fest 😁
They have a lot of content....they even have webtoons and mobile game💜
Thats what got me into bts. RUclips basically said "hey! Watch this video called 'BTS vs zombie apocalypse'" and i was like, yeah sure and the rest is history
It's really fun watching people new to BTS reacting to BTS. Some of their comments, I'm like, "I thought that too!" I hope they dive deeper into the BTS-verse - it would be interesting to see how some viewpoints change and how some stay the same. Love this! Please continue!
I think one of the extra special things about BTS is that the entry-point can come from different ways (music, an interview, a variety show they guest in, a performance, a documentary, or even a video game, or a webtoon…like there are SO MANY entry points). I also think that it’s okay to be a fan of the personalities and chemistry and fun without needing to love/adore the music. It may naturally rise as part of curiosity but don’t feel pressured at all. I am happy and grateful to watch along with you, because of your genuineness and earnestness.
I kind of want you to watch their latest Bangtan Bomb Episode, the behind the scenes of the AmericanMusicAwardss..perhaps it's jumping into the deep end, but I remember first becoming an army this way years ago..it really shows their personalities, talent, dedication and humanity -- what make schemes special, in my opinion.
Hi, Taylor. Keep doing what you're doing. This is how you become ARMY. Completely enjoying their reactions and comments! They have no idea, yet. LOL!
Hahaha! It's funny because I am also learning so much from the comments. Plus, I really enjoy the army's vibe too. So supportive and really love their boys.
I really like both of them reacting together. I love her energy omg and if she wants to get to know more of their personalities then watch some compilations of their funny moments but first they need to watch a BTS guide to get to know each members
BTS has been living together even almost 2 years befor debut (RM and Suga, the first members, met 10 years ago) and thats why they became really close like a family
They have a strong bond they remind me of 1D i miss them there really close with each other and they always their for each other.🥰
Please react An Inroduction to seven member of BTS (2021 update) by Ida S ....will info their roles talents n names ,,they are so much more than music
In Korea, every group has a leader, who isn’t only responsible for keeping the group together and running smoothly, but is also the spokesperson and leads any negotiations with the company.
In the case of BTS it’s RM and all the boys recognize him as the best leader; on stage they don't overshadow each other, everyone has their moment or song to shine.
They love each other, they are like brothers, although they debuted in 2013 they have been together since 2011 (some since 2010).
To learn more about the members, I recommend An introduction to the seven members of BTS 2021 updated by Ida S. There you will know who writes, composes and produces, who plays instruments, who are expert dancers from before entering the company and their voices.
Then they could watch This is BTS. Introduction to BTS 2019 by XCeleste so that they know their history as a group
Yes to more interviews! Maybe the Vanity Fair one (the 'how well do they know each other' one)?
Welcome to BTS. They are more that just a KPOP group. They are a force for good and social change. Their music often address difficult topics and difficult times. Try watching their variety show, Run BTS. Or perhaps one of their vacation series, Bon Voyage or In the Soop. Or maybe watch them speak and perform at the UN. I highly recommend their award show speeches and performances. The list is almost endless. Enjoy!
😹 I just learned how other typical bands work through their little convo about personalities assigned to members. I can't wait for you guys to watch Run BTS