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I have met many J Hope fan guys in concerts and other places. He just gets you suddenly as somehow you don’t focus on him first. Proud Hobi biased person 💜
Y’all would definitely love the BTS Tiny Desk Concert from 2020. They do one of their full English tracks called Dynamite, and then they do the Korean tracks called “Save Me” and “Spring Day”. Thank you for supporting BTS!
@@alex.is.here.kpop is different from korean popular music/korean pop though, the kpop industry has specific factors that distinguish it from the rest of the field.
I'm a 68 yr old BTS fan. More BTS please! What makes them so special is that not only do they sing great, but they dance like pros as well as writing and producing a lot of their music.
Hi, Throga - Vocal Gym,, one of the members named Kim Taehyung, aka V, has released his album which focuses mainly on R&B. Please react to his songs Love Me Again, For Us, Blue and Singularity. He is a baritone and has a very wide vocal range.
"we've opened pandora's box" - you know... there is this song called "pandora's box", and in fact an entire album centred around that story, just in case 😉😉😉 (one of the solo projects of j-hope, first released one year ago, just received a new release a couple weeks ago, this time including some live performances from when he was a headliner at Chicaco Lollapalooza 2022)
Konglish (the mix of English and Korean) is typical in KPop and S Korean music in general. BTS does also have a main songwriter member (RM) who is fully fluent in English and that helps a great deal. He is one of the rappers and is the one seated at the far left at the start of this video. He is a genius (literally, 148 IQ) songwriter who writes lyric poetry inspired by philosophy, psychology, history, literature, visual arts and other things.
Also, in terms of language - Japan is a huge market for S Korean music. It’s the second biggest global music market after the US. So BTS all speak Japanese as well and put out Japanese albums with Japanese versions of their songs and at least two original Japanese songs on each of those albums as well. I highly recommend those Japanese singles, they are vocal gold! BTS has only done three all English songs (Dynamite, Butter and Permission To Dance.) All were pandemic releases designed to be mental health pick-me-ups for the world and done in English (and including sign language in PTD) to reach and help the most people. But most of their songs have layered multilingual word play. BTS has a self imposed mission to bring love and healing to the world with their music. They really are something different. You will see. Every album is a concept album (of their 20 group albums and 10 solo members albums) with tracks in a storytelling order. Some albums are in sets of 2 or 3 on a theme. Many songs are also written directly to or about ARMY. Many have layered and multiple meanings.
I think in general, it's common for some languages and especially countries with mostly bilingual people to switch between languages frequently, more so if English is prominent in that region
@@fuhuaIKR?!? To be fair, I don’t think he can believe it either 😂 I loved his live thanking all the fans. He can be older but he’s still our adorable 🐰!
Love how both of you can capture the notes the first time you hear them. The 3 rappers also wrote and produced most of their songs throughout BTS' 10year career. They have between 100-200 writing/producing credits to their names each.
Your video also made me smile for 20 minutes straight : ) If You were to react to a BTS guide (by Taylor), we would definitely watch your video for a full hour with continuous smiles. Of course, we assure you that those of you watching the guide video would also laugh, smile, tear up, and be thoroughly inspired and entertained for the entire hour. However, If you want to listen to their songs a little more first, I recommend "Black Swan," "Fake Love," and "On (Kinetic Manifesto Film)."
I'm 52. I never thought I'd smile as much as I have in my life until these 7 men got me hooked. ARMY is powerful. We are Passionate about them. Have fun going down this rabbit hole. Be honest. I have too many songs that I love
Yes their hand offs are so smooth, they are incredibly well rehearsed and have a known reputation for being consumate professionals when it comes to their performances. I'm so glad to hear you already appreciating the "melody" of their raps! One of the things that drew me to their music was how much diversity they have in the delivery of their flow and rap technique. It's not the same triplet monotone flows you hear from many other popular rappers. It's so colorful and yes, almost melodic! When it comes to suga's turn, people might vote in "daechwita" and I think you'd be so amazed at how an entire song can be in one single chord but he keeps you enraptured with his varying rap throughout the whole song! Anyhow, loved hearing your expertise and glad to see you smiling and enjoying it. Will definitely tune in for your next breakdown! Please don't be afraid to get geeky or technical about anything you notice and replaying multiple parts. We love that sort of thing!
It’s nice to hear talented musicians appreciating BTS’s musicality. Funny you said that about the rapping… hip hop rap and r&b were never my thing, until BTS. Now my “biased” member is one of the rappers, Suga who is responsible for much of the production you were admiring. BTS is really a whole journey, and makes even people who aren’t music geeks (like me) get into into it and look into it and start wanting to understand it. These guys are amazing, thank you for your honest and genuine reactions. We LOVE it💜
Please make it 8 weeks and start by a documentary introduction to BTS " The bangtan 7 by Tylor Mari" IT'S A MUST TRUST ME , it's going to blow your mind and give you a much wider idea about what you going into .. I know army will agree with me on this 💜 and you nice keep going
It is common in kpop and many other countries as well to mix in English lyrics to bring in International fans; sometimes other languages such as Spanish are used. Many times groups release songs in multiple languages such as Japanese Chinese and English. 💜
Right but BTS, particularly RM, have talked many times about how English words and Spanish words are mixed in specifically because they may sound better or better express what they are trying to say. They take their lyrics very seriously, as well as the auditory effects they want to convey, and are not just throwing in English or Spanish to draw in more fans.
Yes!! That’s what I was looking for someone to say. It’s not so much to bring in international fans, as it is to make the song work the best way possible. For flow, for understanding, and lyrical beauty! They are masters!
15:13 Omg! Glad to someone like my brother have the same reaction to this room live! My brother was like "Ohh what's his name.I like his tone of voice" So nice to see someone appreciating J-hope💜
If you guys are also interested in the live band behind BTS, then maybe the Tiny Desk concert from NPR is a good choice for next ? Of course the Taylor Guide to learn about the members and how BTS started is always a given... it's long, but Army don't mind.. however many times we watch it ... also it's common to react to it uncut... there isn't usually a problem with having to edit... 💜
The last song was written for the fans, as actually about 80% of their music is. The relationship between BTS and ARMY is unusually close, BTS is always trying to interact with their fans and keep engaging with them through interactive Vlogs and fan meetings and also during concerts. They have discussed mental health, the importance of self love and acceptance and being kind to others, no matter the differences. It is an impressive thing to witness and be a part of. Borahae!
The whole reason I got into them is because I watched one music video and then one stage performance of that same song and realized my face actually hurt from grinning 20 mins without stopping. And they haven’t stopped making me feel like that in 8 years. Just good guys with a whole bunch of stage presence, talent and genuine interest in making people’s lives better through music.
Its very commom for Armys to state that we each found BTS at a time we wre meant to. BTS is not a fad, cult, or a temporary like for us. It is a life, it is an energy, and a true love. They taught us something that was needed. For me, it was to remind myself of self-love. Im a 56 year old Army for the past 6 going on 7 years. Ive never left them since and the Army support is beyond huge. Thank 6ou for your reactions, please continue into their music of different genres.
Please keep in mind that BTS went far beyond the constraints of “K-Pop”. I would equate them more as an indie group rather than the stereotypical factory-made idols.
Yeah the fact they wrote 90 percents of the lyrics and suga contribute beats and the fact he produced so many songs for other artists in korea and in the west too
Most of BTS' songs are Korean with a mix of English. However, they also have Japanese songs (Film Out, or Your Eyes Tell, LIVE version with subtitles is best). Also, they made 3 all-English songs during the pandemic as feel-good songs. They are Dynamite, Butter, and Permission to Dance. Right now, since mid-2022, they are doing solo activities as they either have enlisted or are enlisting in mandatory military and are expected to re-group in late 2025/2026 timeframe. If you want to do solo works, try these recent ones: RM: WIldflower (there is an MV). He also performed solo for Tiny Desk Concerts performing some of his solo works. His whole album "Indigo" is a masterpiece. He is the leader of BTS (though not the oldest) and has a birthday September 12th (he'll be 29), and also the Main Rapper. J-Hope "More" or "Arson" - He headlined at Lollapalooza in Chicago in 2022 as solo artist (Dance Leader, Rapper, and Vocalist). He was the 2nd to enlist, in April 2023. Jin: "The Astronaut" - collab with Coldplay, there is an MV and he also performed it Live in Argentina with ColdPlay. Jin was the first to enlist in Dec 2022. (Vocalist) Jimin: Recent works are "Set Me Free Pt 2" and "Like Crazy". He is a Main Dancer (contemporary) and Vocalist. I think you already did Set Me Free Suga: Recent Album is D-Day. There are MV's for Haegeum and Amygdala. Those 2 songs are tied to an earlier song/MV called Daechwita. Suga/aka Agust D recently finished a 28+3 solo concert tour worldwide. He is a Rapper and Producer primarily. Suga (real name Min Yoongi) is expected to enlist 3rd - he announced immediately following his last concert in early August. Jung Kook: Released his single solo song called "SEVEN" featuring Latto - it's all in English. There is an MV, and a Performce Video which features the "explicit" version. Written and produced in the US by Andrew Watt, Cirkut (sp), and another 2 people. An earlier solo while in BTS is Euphoria (Live, while flying through the air) or Still With You (the latter one he wrote). He is expected to release another single and a mini-album by sometime in November this year. Also, he is the youngest and just turned 26 on September 1st. He has been BTS' "Main Vocalist" and a Lead Dancer since the age of 15 (international age). That basically means he sings most of the vocal guides for the others to learn their parts from. If you want to learn more about that Ida S channel has a video called Jung Kook as the Main Vocalist of BTS (2023 update). Oh, he also sang the song Dreamers at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony. There is also an MV for that. V (real name Kim Taeyhung) and often called Tae: Just released 2 solo songs "Love Me Again" and "Rainy Days" which both have MV's. He's the jazz lover in the group and has more of a baritone voice, but has crazy high range too. His mini album of 6 songs is coming out on September 8th. I hesitate to put each person's specialties, because at this point, they all dance (but 3 or so better than the others), they all can rap (watch Ddaeng, performed by Vocal Line, with rappers there also that normally perform it), they all can sing, they all write, compose, and produce songs (some more and better than others). The rap line (RM, Suga, J-Hope) have done most of the writing and composing, along with in-house staff that also produce, but more recently the others started doing all those things too. They continue to learn and improve themselves to this day. I suggest watching Outro: Tear live performance with subtitles (the one that is green lights on stage and black outfits) - rap line only. Also, for Vocal Line only, I suggest a) House of Cards - live with subtitles, and/or b) The Truth Untold (also live with subtitles). For songs by the entire group - to get your feet wetter: 1) Black Swan 2) ON Kinetic Manifesto Film 3) Mic Drop (Steve Aoki Remix) 4) Fake Love 5) Idol 6) Black Swan All of this is just the tip of the iceberg, or the top of the well - however you want to see it. lol I'm in the US and an older citizen in my 60's. I found BTS in May 2021, became full-fledged ARMY soon after. There is so much positive to be said about these 7 young men from South Korea; my respect and adoration for them is Huge! Hope you'll continue to enjoy them. Last, I can't help with what is standard in K-Pop because I really don't watch or listen to any of the other groups. I have heard that most, though not all, do Not write their own music. If that is the case, BTS is definitely different than the rest. They are incredible!
Thanks for exploring BTS more with the Festa. I apologise in advance for this comment - it's LoooooNG! So I hope you don't mind! Festa is an annual party gifted to ARMYs to celebrate the anniversary of BTS' debut: it is usually about a week long with various different events. Smiling for an unusual period of time is basically the BTS effect - your face will be sore! And, indeed BTS do so many different genres so well that there is something for everyone. If you, as a non-rap duo, enjoyed Ugh, you'll enjoy everything! ARMY was named in July 2013 shortly after BTS debuted - it is an acronym standing for Adorable Representative MC for youth (which I hate a bit). It was chosen deliberately to resonate with BTS Korean name 'Bangtan Seonyeondan' - which means Bulletproof Boyscouts, and to reflect the BTS philosophy and purpose. BTS wish to stand in support of Korean young people on whom demands, expectation and criticism rain down like bullets, and to support their beliefs and values in the face of much lack of understanding and denigration from others. This was their philosophy from before debut, and everything they have done since is rooted in this mindset. RM once suggested an alternative interpretation for the name ... A-reum-da-woon Mi-seong), or “Beautiful Voice/s”. Now THAT, I do like. Some comments you made ... “Has Kpop always mixed English lines with Korean?” I'm not certain but I think that in Kpop BTS was the first group to use English lines with Korean as much. Now it's common - in fact probably everyone does it. “Interesting layering and unpredictable use of chords/harmonies - every song has an interesting chord progression” … I'm 68 and now pretty deaf - in fact I suspect that perhaps I have had slight deafness all my life. But it means that I now also realise that many characteristics of music are lost to me, and thus I can't get a lot of the harmony/sophistication of BTS' work. It's interesting for me, then, when people are able to unpick it without going so far as to absolutely lose me. You got it about right here. Thank You. Thankfully, BTS is so multi-talented that they genuinely have something for everyone: for me, I love that people can celebrate the musicality and production values, but the lyricism and dance creativity are very important. “Keeping every band member happy” - actually BTS don't, they do what is best for the music, and there is no ego. Sometimes solo stans (people who really/mainly like one member) might get upset when they think their favourite has been left out either from singing or choreo - but actually the member doesn't care. They are dedicated to making the best music and performance, without prejudice. One relatively recent song, On, has very difficult choreography: so difficult that one member who is diffident about his dance skills, arranged to start learning the routine a week before the others. There is one point in the routine where a dance break involves two sets of three, omitting Jin: Some stans complained about unfairness. I just think, OK, that's probably just respectful to Jin who is actually breaking his back to do a great performance and was perhaps even glad of the (very brief) break. No criticism from BTS for Jin at any point, just honest understanding and appreciation, and serving the performance. “Hooks all over this, melodies all over the place”: yep. That's BTS all over the shop! To be honest I am surprised when people even notice, because it's … just like breathing. “Well rehearsed” - yes, they are. They have been working (and living) together for between 10 and 13 years (depending on when each joined as trainees), and they are known for their hard work. They train and practice for up to 10 hours (or more) a day - well, perhaps more for new material. Since they also sing and dance live, they sing while running or wear oxygen reduction masks when training. They do have an uncanny sense of their space and stage - and incredible stage-craft. I think you would love to watch their live performances - really NOT like rock, and perhaps a lot in common with musical theatre. On Kpop (which is not so much a genre but an industry) - “Suga, asked about whether Kpop would be an accurate definition of BTS' genre, said ‘I’m a little bit wary of that but I think rather than approach Kpop as a genre, a better approach would be “integrated content”.’ … ‘Kpop includes not just the music, but the clothes, the makeup, the choreography…all these elements I think sort of amalgamate together in a visual and auditory content package, that I think sets it apart from other music or maybe other genres so again, as I said, rather than approach Kpop as it’s own genre I think approaching it as this integration of different content would be better.’ Metro 28 10 2919” Ugh is a rap song written by the rappers, and (like most of their work) is pretty deep, including references that non-Koreans will miss - DKDKTV's 'Ugh explained by a Korean' video is well worth a visit. Several other songs benefit from such fan-made explanation videos and they are all well worth watching! Some songs appear happy little mindless 70's reminiscent bops - they're not. But they are still fun! “Not a Rap Guy” - BTS rap is not like American rap - it is always thought provoking and deep, addresses significant issues (not just sex, conspicuous consumption, and aggression) and leaves a positive note. BTS' humour and fun is shown here, but it's not always easy to catch details - but I love how they love to perform! They get sad when they can't do so. I think you'd love some of their live performances. I mean, THIS is live, but there is no audience and the audience seems to triples the energy! I'm not going to suggest songs/tracks to listen to for you - many others will give you plenty! I AM going to repeat a suggestion from another ARMY. I tend to suggest people spend some time listening to the music first, but I feel it's time for you to watch Taylor Mari's Guide to BTS Members - the Bangtan Seven. It will tell you very briefly some of the history and achievements, the range of their musical style, and introduce each member and their individual achievements. ruclips.net/video/huV_yIdxZPY/видео.html
As a newer fan I would like to agree with all of the recommendations here. I have a music background so what you are discovering with the complexities and the jazz influences are things you will find in a lot of their music - particularly the music written by them and their team, less so with songs written by western songwriters. You do need to watch them sing and dance live. Their breath control and vocal stability while doing crazy intense choreography is amazing.
Thank you hun, you saved many of us from having to say it😂seeing as they are in the business of music and didn't know about kpop, it's a Great idea for them to watch Taylor's guide. But warn them, we know it by heart so don't skip,,speed up play time or say it's copyrighted to keep out some songs. That's all a lie that other reactors have used a few times. Especially if they think they can put it on patreon to charge for it!!! We know almost every MV and video they have out😂🤣🤪 Anywho, take it slow and don't miss any information in the video please.🫰💜💜❤️💜
Your comment about BTS not actually doing things to keep every member happy was spot on, that's what I came to comment too! But you worded it perfectly. People tend to not realise until they get a deeper dive into BTS that they themselves do everything for the music because none of them have an Ego surrounding their music creation with eachother. It is such a fresh breath of air in music. Even when they all come up with parts for a song but only one members gets chosen because it's better for the song, they just show it to us separately and love the main song as is. It's so wholesome and driven by their love of art, music, and performance.
I do disagree about it not being like Rock though. As someone who came from Rock and Metal, Rock and metal are in huge parts, about theatrics, stage presence, as well as an outpuring of energy. I have said for ages That BTS really are Rock stars in their own right. Run BTS, Outro: Tear, Fake love... J-Hope at Lollapalooza! Yoongi's Agust D D-Day tour! Etc etc.. there are so many performances that bleed the essence of rock even if the song isn't entirely classified as such. So many times I have finished watching a performance and said "They are such f**king Rock stars" or "Damn, that was so f**king metal" It's in part because they are such genre benders 💜
It's the magic of BTS makes you smile for no reason, they fill you with happiness. They compose, write and produce. They are really talented. I'm sorry to inform you that once you enjoy one of their songs, there's no going back, you become ARMY, so welcome to Fandom haha.😅 There are countless things to discover about them there is so much material to analyze, they need a lot of free time. Thank you for listening 💜
The magic of BTS music, it makes us smile, laugh, cry, reflect. Really enjoyed your reactions and and thoughts on their music. They have over 300 songs now; group, solos, free songs. Many of their B-side songs are gems. I have too many favourites so will leave it to the rest of ARMY in the comments to give you suggestions. Thank you for taking time to react :)
I am 70 year old army! BBTS Army range from babies to in their 80's. BTS is amazing in every aspect. Their songs dance the way they care about people and each other. What they stand for. They have also spoken at the United Nations and they and met with President Biden at the white House. Check out what they stand for. Dreamers by Jungkook and Filter by Jimin also I Love BTS stage mix (Magic Shop).
Bts tiny desk concert ! And individual Rm - closer, wildflower Jin - astronaut Jhope - on the street, arson Suga- daechwita, amygdala Jimin- serendipity, set me free pt 2 V- love me again, rainy days Jk- seven, my time
It’s normal to stay smiling when watching and listening to BTS. Glad you understand why we are so fond of our guys. With part allocations, the band actually write a lot of their own material and record the parts and the band, with help from a trusted producer, will decide on which part works best and that ends up on the final track.
This was a great reaction!!!! I love that you're not that type of reactors that just listens to the music, say that's cool and that's it. I really like listening to input from people who know what they're talking about. And let me tell you, as a 37 year old BTS army and a long time rock fan, you're about to inmmers yourselves into the most interesting rabbit hole I've seen since forever. BTS is not only fun to watch and listen to, but they're extremely talented and their artistic concepts can be super relevant and deep. I'm not exaggerating when I say they changed my life forever in the best way possible. Their lyrics (which almost all of the time they write themselves) are something to pay attention to. They are true artists, not just a boy band like the ones we're used to in the west. Welcome to this amazing rabbit hole, you won't regret it.
“I am not a rap guy but I am melodically entertained” Annnnnnnd subscribed. 💜💜 Thank you for such a wobderful reaction! I love watching musicians react to BTS. Looking forward to more!
I can honestly say that falling down the BTS rabbit hole is the best thing that happened to me. The chemistry between these guys is out of this world! I suffered a stroke in 2020 and BTS helped me get through some pretty dark times. I love them!
Thank you guys for such a great reaction and for giving our boys a chance. Each one of the members are unique in their own way and have their own style but together they form this awesome group V the one in the green shirt loves R&B and jazz. You should check out some of his solo work singularity, stigma live, is one where you can see his different range because he is the baritone of the group. There are so many different genres that they sing so I think you’ll find something that you truly like. They all live together up to two years ago, where they all got their own places. So that’s why they have the fluidity as you say when they sing. They know each other very well. There are too many songs that I like to give you a recommendation, but whatever it is that you watch, I will watch. Thanks again guys! If you like the vocal line, check out the truth untold 0 o’clock and house of cards. If you’d like to rap line, check out the cyphers. They have three full songs in English only the rest are a mix of Korean and English and they also have songs in Japanese!
Hello from Silver army here 👵🏼 at 79 yrs. ....if you liked this then you will definitely love "Tiny Desk" with a live band. Loved your reaction , I too smiled watching you react😁 As you said you will be reacting to each individuals solo 👍 and realize afterwards why the whole is so spectacular 💥 and the talents are still growing...they never stop. Thank you for your reaction, hope to see more 💜💜
I had never been a fan of rap before I was introduced to Kpop by my daughter back in 2016. The Korean style of melodic rap is a whole different story. I absolutely love it!
The purple haired with purple mice is our main vocalist jungkook (jk)....he is the Qatar world cup official theme opening ceremony singer ..soooo proud of him.....can sing , dance , even rap😊😊😊😊
Olá! 💜 Como vocês sabem, BTS é composto por 7 membros: 3 rappers (RM, SUGA e j-hope) e 4 vocalistas (Jin, Jimin, V e Jungkook). Os 3 rappers são os principais compositores e também foram os primeiros integrantes do grupo. As raízes do BTS estão no hip-hop! Greetings from Brazil 👋
I was never into rap until BTS. I went to Suga's solo concert in Chicago and it was amazing!!!! Not only can he rap, but Suga can also sing. It's a good idea to check out the lyrical videos first so you understand what the song is about. Then do the music videos, dance practice, and a live performance. Their band is amazing live.
Can’t wait for your next reactions. 58 year old army here- I don’t normally listen to rap, but I love BTS rap styles - they each deliver something different to their overall phenomenal performance
This is a medley of 1 b-side per year from 2013-2021. BTS’ music never misses. Their beats, melodies, hooks, bridges - everything is just chef’s kiss. Festa is the 2 week period starting around June 1 until the anniversary of their debut on June 13. BTS releases content for fans for free almost daily during this period. It used to end with a Muster, which is a concert. Covid made that impossible for a few years. Now some members are completing their mandatory military service, so they are focusing on solo work.
What you are quickly coming to understand is actually an important point. That K-pop is not actually a genre of music. K-pop is a nomenclature that simply means Korean popular music and therefore includes many different musical genres and styles. There are some songs all in English, some all in Korean, some all in Japanese. Most of their music combines Korean and English and sometimes Japanese and English and yes to combine languages is very common throughout K-pop. I know you two are mostly music guys both vocally and instrumentally. But as you get further into their music lyrics will be just as important. Lyrics are very important to ARMY and BTS because often the meaning of their lyrics on the surface may seem like one thing but they are often multi-layered in their meaning and purpose.
Hello guys, very good, beautiful and pleasant reactions to Jimin's Like Crazy, and Room Live, although it goes without saying that it is just a mouth opener, because what comes to them will blow their heads. BTS has over 300 songs, not counting their solo albums, collaborations, and covers. In the beginning they were cut off from broadcasting, which led them to make and upload their own variety show, with various content, with which they would have a lot of fun. Currently 4 of them released solo albums (J-Hope, RM, Jimin and Suga), the next one will be V, and then Jungkook, and leaving the Military Service Jin will release his album. I love that they had fun and liked BTS' work, even more so when they write, compose, produce and participate in the entire process of their work, whether it is just a song, albums, MV, design, photos, etc., along with others. collaborators and their staff. If you have been surprised with so little, I want to see you when you see your concerts, analyze your lyrics, your content and depth, not to mention all the content on your channel. I am a K-Poper mom, and ARMY, 47 years old, and it is unheard of that this group, with the oldest being 30 and the youngest just turning 26, are able to heal so many wounds, and teach us life lessons, with a comment, a song... Hay could say so much... This journey is one of no return, and I will follow every reaction the boys make, thank you very much for giving them a chance on your channel. A thousand love from Chile. (I hope the translator has done his job).💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Hola chicos, muy buenas, bonitas y agradables reacciones de Like Crazy de Jimin, y el Room Live, aunque esta de más decir que es solo un abre bocas, porque lo que se les viene les volara la cabeza. BTS tiene más de 300 canciones, sin contar sus álbumes en solitario, sus colaboraciones y cover. En sus comienzos los cortaban de transmisión, lo que los llevo a hacer y subir su propio programa de variedades, con diverso contenido, con los cuales se divertiran un montón. Actualmente 4 de ellos sacaron álbumes en solitario (J-Hope, RM, Jimin y Suga), el próximo sera V, y después Jungkook, y saliendo del Servicio Militar Jin sacara su álbum. Amo que se hayan divertido y gustado del trabajo de BTS, más cuando ellos escriben, componen, producen y participan de todo el proceso de sus trabajos, ya sean solo una canción, álbumes, MV, diseño, fotos, etc., junto a otros colaboradores y a su staff. Si se han sorprendido con tan poco, ya los quiero ver cuando vean sus conciertos, analicen sus letras, su contenido y profundidad, ni hablar de todo el contenido en su canal. Soy una mamá K-Poper, y ARMY de 47 años, y es inaudito que este grupo con el mayor de 30 y el menor de 26 recién cumplidos, sean capaces de sanar tantas heridas, y nos enseñen lecciones de vida, con un comentario, una canción... Hay podría decir tanto... Este viaje es sin retorno, y seguiré cada reacción que hagan de los chicos, muchas gracias por darles una oportunidad en su canal. Mil cariños desde Chile. (espero el traductor haya hecho su trabajo).💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
thanks for your reaction and breaking down the tones and notes~ glad you guys enjoyed this medley, it’s one of my favorite live performances of BTS. there’s just something about their music that really transcends and makes you feel a lot of emotions, and in this case, it’s kept you guys smiling for at least 10min 😆 that’s an amazing thing~^^ BTS do have a big discography and a wide range of genres they’ve done. there’s a lot and i can’t really suggest any one music video for you guys to watch. i’ll just say watch them all~😂 if you guys are interested in checking out their live performances, i’d suggest their MMA or MAMA performances. oh and their grammy performances too. they also did a few covers, like Coldplay’s Fix You.
Wow, this was fun to watch! Kudos to whoever recommended Festa Room Live; it is a fantastic intro to BTS! Yes, the constant smiling watching them will become normal! Really recommend watching Taylor’s Guide for an in-depth look at the members and how the group was formed, their history. It is long, but I PROMISE you we will watch all of it to the end…please don’t skip, shorten etc. Pause/rewind as necessary to catch everything. ruclips.net/video/huV_yIdxZPY/видео.htmlsi=INSjylsYjlD2WSQv They are incredible artists and musicians, but what really hooked me was what wonderful people they are and their bond together. They are more like brothers after all of this time. Really look forward to you doing more BTS! Thanks so much for checking them out!
Btw, all these songs are their B side songs. I really enjoyed your reaction to the 2021 Festa. Festa and or Muster is something they do every year on the anniversary of their debut. It’s a gift to the army. I’m sure many have commented that BTS members are either serving their mandatory military duties or planning to enlist by the end of this year. All members will be finished by June , 2025 and plan to come back as BTS. All of the members are involved in the process of making music. They write, compose and produce. The distribution of the lyrics are mostly decided among themselves, even sacrificing some of their part to another member whose voice may fit better. There are no ego trips with the members and we armies support all 7 members. We don’t compare any members. There is a term in K-pop “bias” and when you connect with a certain member more than others that person becomes your bias. I look forward to your next reaction to BTS.
Welcome to the rabbit hole guys! Once you meet our seven angels, you can´t help but want to know more, hear more and learn more about them. I hope you enjoy the ride. Lots of Army love. Borahae! 💜
I think it'd be cool if you watch a medley live performance with a live audience. You can feel their energy and a sound with less production or tuning. I'd recommend the Medley live from their Love Yourself: Speak Yourself Tour in Osaka. The songs played were parts of "Dope", "Baepsae (Silver Spoon)", "Fire" and the full song of "Idol" Edit: Since they're in Osaka, their songs were in Japanese version.
BTS ARMY (fans) are international. You’ll get larger view counts if you provide translations into Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, etc. and all of us/them will love you for it. Share the love. 💜
This was a great choice of starting video. Keep it up and enjoy the trip - you will never regret it. Solo recs: RM - Wildflower Jin - Awake SUGA- a/k/a AgustD - Daechwita J-Hope - Daydream Jimin - you did one, but you need Serendipity V - Love Me Again Jungkook - Still With You
Their HUGE discography is literally mind-blowingly varied. Would love to see you check out their Tiny Desk performance from a couple of years ago. It’s phenomenally good and really gives you an idea of their personalities and what each one brings to the table. And don’t get me started on their choreography and dancing skills…. That’s another rabbit hole. If you want to get a taste of that, I recommend the On Kinetic Manifesto video. It’s so good your jaw will be hanging open. 💜
I have a feeling that you will be pleasantly surprised and dare I say even gobsmacked by BTS' lyricism, versatility, musicality, artistry, masterful onstage dynamic performances and even excellent production skills. They are simply brilliant! Enjoy your discovery of our multi-awarded, American Music Awards Artist of the Year and 5 time Grammy nominees- Bangtan Sonyeondan (Bulletproof Boyscouts). 😊
Como has dicho abriste la caja de pandora!! Pues nuestro sol ☀️J-hope lanzo su ultimo albun llamado ""JACK IN THE BOX"" es una verdadera obra de arte!! Y si quieres escuchar algo diferente tirando a rock puedes escuchar ""MORE" & "ARSON" versión rock ambos de J-hope vi que te gusto en esta reacción!! Todo el trabajo de BTS es fabuloso siempre querrás más de su musica , sus sonidos potentes al igual que sus letras!! 💜🔥
Thanks for your reaction. It was great! Do y'all have perfect pitch? Y'all picked up the music fast. If you really want to get to know them, check out The Guide to the Bangtan 7 by Taylor Mari. A good song to check out is Blue & Grey. Watch the MTV Unplugged version and NOT the lyric video. It won't disappoint I promise
Oh, I have fallen in love with both of you! We ARMYS consistently appreciate reactions which celebrate anyones openness to embrace the powerful and significant positive impact BTS has on our world and in our daily lives. I purple you! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
"like crazy" by jimin but the acoustic performance is beautiful, also "the truth untold" or "dimple" which are songs only with the vocalists, "on" and "blackswan" are stunning, "love maze" has such a good vibe and two of my favourites "dis-ease" and "coffee" , I know theres a lot of songs, but all so good
Hi guys, at 53 years old I have known BTS for a little more than one year and the trip is extremely pleasant. K-pop does not cover just one genre but many and BTS at the same time explores many more genres than k-pop does not only in Korean but in English and Japanese with the best results. Also, her interpretative, vocal and stage quality is not greater than the quality, depth and commitment of her lyrics. I haven't found a single theme that I don't like from them yet and I'm still looking. I feel like the icing on the cake is that each of the members have a deep affection and gratitude for their fans and never take them for granted. And the affection, respect and admiration between each member plus their love for this life as BTS is what has taken them so far despite always going through criticism, hatred, boycotts, contempt and harassment from the greats at every step. media, other music companies and others. They really have more than paid for the place they occupy in the hearts of millions of followers. Thank you for your reactions and respect for BTS who, as you will discover, for many, is much more than a band of cute boys who sing and dance. Many have literally saved our lives (I am one of them). Thank you. Del from Argentina. (I hope the translator has translated my words correctly.)
Thanks for being open to something new! 💜 Your analysis and reaction style was fun and engaging. You were spot-on about the jazz elements; their live band members at this time called Ghost Band were/are involved in the jazz scene and the band leader, stage name DocSkim, is a Korean American jazz artist and producer. He has worked on some of BTS' most loved songs. In fact, DocSkim was getting so burnt out by the music industry around the pandemic that he considered retiring... until BTS' leader, RM, asked DocSkim to help him produce the lead single for his solo album. That song renewed DocSkim's passion for his craft. The song is called "Wildflower" by RM. I recommend it! Especially considering RM is part of the rapline but chose to sing and rap-sing during that song expressing his vulnerability. He also features a female Korean rock artist on the track.
I love this!!!! These 7 individuals who we (Army) have fell in love with, watch grow and continue to support all these years are PHENOMENAL!! Having an artist relate to you is one of the best feelings ever because it shows that they are human just like we are! Your reaction made me smile throughout the whole thing and fun fact is that they produce their own music! Kudos to you for jumping down the rabbit hole that is BTS! Our boys (men now) will make you smile more 💜
I also love J-Hope’s tone. I really recommend his Lollapalooza performance if you stick around with BTS for a while. I also was never into rap…until BTS 😂 I started out just wanting to understand who this “BTS” was that I kept hearing about and totally fell down the rabbit hole and no longer want to be rescued.
It's been 10 years since debut, not to mention the formative few years prior...it's more than a rabbit hole as the entire journey never becomes surreal or bizzare, but rather an example of what is possible with good human beings.
Wow. I’m so impressed you can pick out the melodies and harmonies so quickly and play them on the piano. Skills. And great reaction video, it popped up on my feed and when I saw the number of views I had to check it out. Welcome to the rabbit hole 🐇
I will say a lot of people start with the “this is BTS” intro video to kind of get a sense of the guys better. It’s a long video but worth the watch even if you don’t react to it! Something is telling me you’re gonna be into the rap line (Namjoon, yoongi, and j-hope) especially if you liked hobi’s voice that much 😁
Suggestions? Hmmm ... let me see which songs will showcase each of their vocals. Jin: Yours, Epiphany, Autumn Outside the Post Office (cover), Eomma (cover), (recent) The Astronaut. Suga: AgusTD, Daechwita, Seesaw. He recently delved more into vocal. Maybe Amygdala (it comes with a trigger warning tho), Life Goes On. JHope: Outro: Ego, Chicken Noodle Soup, (recent) More, Equal Sign. On The Street. RM: Do You, Forever Rain, Seoul, Bicycle, (recent) Still Life, Wildflower. Jimin (you had already reacted to him). But, Filter, and Lie might be good to listen to. V (TaeHyung): Singularity, Stigma, (recent) It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas/Cheek-to-Cheek, Love Me Again. Jungkook: Falling (Harry Styles cover), Stay Alive (prod Suga), Still With You, (recent) Seven. And it maybe a good idea if you watch a Guide to BTS Members (on your own or as a reaction) so you'll have a bit of a background about BTS, the members, and ARMY. ruclips.net/video/huV_yIdxZPY/видео.htmlsi=WYdPEfspeTEc3zgw
I'm 64, an older ARMY, and I am so proud that my fellow ARMYs jumped in to fill you in on our guys!! ARMY tends to do that. It's not just BTS' immense talent, it's their depth, their lyricism, their personalities...it's THEM. Thanks for reacting! You should do ON:Kinetic manifesto for sure!
I'm a 54 year old ARMY, from New Zealand 🇳🇿. Thank you for your comment; you described them perfectly. We are drawn, not to one single thing, but to everything they are. 💜 And finding the genuine, caring, passionate, welcoming, supportive, and accepting community that is ARMY, is both a true bonus and a blessing. Borahae 💜
50yr-old ARMY from across the ditch from Leah, in Australia, 🇦🇺 and, yes, it's everything about them, and their music. I discovered them via choreographers I follow, and was amazed by their dancing practice videos, and didn't realise they were the singers/rappers of the music they were dancing to, till I looked it up because I liked it so much. 😂 Then the lyrics just hit me exactly as I needed. 💜💜
I'm 55yo ARMY from Indonesia. Yes, everything about them is so #chefkiss. The talent, the lyricism, the depth, the personality, their lovely brotherhood, the love and engagement with ARMY.
The best way to get to know BTS might be to watch one of their intro to BTS videos that have been produced by army members. The most excellent one, although it’s quite extensive with 25 episodes, is Rise of Bangtan.
Thanks for this reaction. :) As you know, BTS is a South Korean boy band consisting of three rappers and four vocalists. And all seven of them are excellent dancers. They do a wide variety of music, but basically they are rooted in hip-hop. All seven members are participating in making their songs by writing, composing, and producing them. BTS started with a small company that almost went bankrupt, so they have been very looked down and hated by Korean broadcasting stations and other K-pop fandom. So they have struggled from the beginning to prove themselves. Among the songs in this video, Save Me has a music video. And there's choreography too. This music video was filmed in one take without any effect. Save Me MV ruclips.net/video/GZjt_sA2eso/видео.html Here is Save Me MV shooting. :) ruclips.net/video/PebgoCokVcI/видео.html And this video is a live performance from Save Me to I'm Fine. :) ruclips.net/video/t3ot5h9c8MI/видео.html If you're interested in BTS' other songs, I highly recommend Mic Drop's MV and the live performances. (It's one of their billion-view music video.) And then... FIRE Blood Sweat & Tears On kinetic manifesto film Black Swan Young forever Spring day Heartbeat Save me→I'm fine→Best of Me Daechwita(Agust D 대취타, Suga's solo) will be great. These are pretty different from Butter or permission to dance or Dynamite. (Only these three songs are fully English.) And, all of their music videos provide English subtitles. :) Their lyrics are very deep and beautiful. Or, I think it would be good to follow a story line. DNA: Joy of fateful love → Fake Love: Realizing that love was a lie → IDOL, The Truth Untold, Epiphany, Answer Love Myself: To love other people completely, you should love yourself first. These are included in Love Yourself Trilogy. FYI, FESTA is like BTS birthday ceremonies. BTS holds the FESTA period for the first two weeks of June every year, to commemorate their debut date, June 13. At that time, they hold various events for their fans, such as releasing free songs as gifts for their fan base, ARMY or having a talk show that looks back on the past year for about an hour, or releasing undisclosed dance practice videos or photos. One more, I would like to recommend DDAENG as one of BTS' unique songs. It's a unit song of BTS' three rappers. BTS RM, SUGA, j-hope 'DDAENG(땡)' Lyrics ruclips.net/video/LbSU1_SG91w/видео.html DDAENG is a free song they presented to fans in 2018 FESTA. DDAENG's lyrics have many references based on Korean culture. This could help you understand this song. :) DDAENG explained by a korean ruclips.net/video/fdJl1SL03Ac/видео.html And I recommend 2018 MMA IDOL as one of unique performances. ;) This is an arrangement of IDOL into a traditional Korean music version, and you can see three kinds of traditional Korean dances by BTS dance line, 3J (J-Hope, Jimin, Jungkook). BTS' agency Big Hit spent $300,000 on this six-minute performance. 2018 MMA IDOL ruclips.net/video/LfgXdDaryBE/видео.html The lyrics of BTS' songs are based on their own experiences, and their albums are organic because they contain their growth narrative. It will also be fun to listen to their albums in order and analyze them. :) They make a wide variety of genres of music like Hip-hop, Ballad, R&B, pop, EDM, etc. I'm sure there're quite a few of their over 300+ songs that suit your taste. :)
Well put 👏 👌 👍 🙌. Thank you Armies 😊. Let keep going bringing back positive thoughts and comments about BTS. lately I have had to make a decision not to watch certain slanderous videos 🙃. True Armies know who they are as members. Their personal lives are not to be judged by us. Look at your own life 1st. ❤😊❤🎉
Re: Mixing in English. Well, the KPOP industry realized with a group called Big Bang that adding English mixed in really allowed for a wider audience. RM being the only fluent English speaker, Jin and Jhope are fluent in Japanese. So it is expected for 1 member of a group to speak English/Chinese/Japanese/ to be more marketable. Part of the trainee/member process is teaching them basic English now. In Seoul Korea an English speaker can get around with no problem. The SK school system now has English speakers come in to teach elementary/middle schoolers English. Because RM speaks English, many of the members go to him to help with their English. He is also a genius, with an IQ of 148... he can use his knowledge of the English vocabulary to mix with the Hangul (Korean language) to have double and triple meanings in songs. I am 53yrs old and discovered BTS by after watching the Netflix Blackpink docuseries where they explained the Kpop trainee process and I found it interesting. Blackpink doesn't have much of a discography so I started to look for a male version and BOOM... BTS. I was amazed at their choreography and singing abilities. That is my story and I have been Army since Oct 2022. Best decision ever.
Fun, isn’t it 😊. Purple hair is Jungkook and he is their main vocalist, although you can see they distribute lines pretty fairly across the 7. He is pitch perfect and, fun fact, Rolling Stone magazine listed JK in their best 200 singers of all time 💜
16:04 BTS rapline sonically is pure eargasm! RM said once that he really pays attention how words hit ear. They are incredible. My favourite bts song is Tear by rapline of bts, this is some orchestral trap hip hop sonic and lyrical.masterpience if i ever seen one Also that sound you liked that descended in original i oriental type of sound, BTS uses traditional sounds in their hip hop songs - Ddaeng, Ugh, also in solo work as Deachwita, Haegum by Suga
Flipping back and forth between languages is normal. Some words don’t translate directly either way and for the purpose of lyricism mixing them is done in basically every song. Kpop groups tend to also put out Japanese albums, sometimes Chinese versions or English versions of songs. Sometimes they put out full English songs. Only a couple groups have done full English albums…Monsta X has done 2 full English albums. Kpop is something that always keeps you smiling. It’s a genre full of such hardworking people, endless talent and high expectations. Variations between artists are huge and there is something for everyone. Ateez, BTS, StrayKids, Seventeen and NCT are my top 5. BTS are bigger than kpop though. They are…world pop.
Awww it was lovely to see you smile for 10 mins straight! Thank you for reacting to this! BTS has such a wide range of music it would be great if you could listen to the different styles and see what you think. Disco Pop: Dynamite Ballad: The Truth Untold Pop Rock Ballad: Spring Day Hip Hop+ EDM - Mic Drop Poppy K-pop - Idol This is a just a tasting menu of songs. We'll get into the main course in a bit 😂
I literally have watched this performance and ppl react to this performance countless times but I smile ear to ear every single time. Their energy and happiness is just so contagious. Sometimes I pull away from BTS for various reasons, mostly just life stuff, and when I come back, it’s like I never left. I just feel so happy when I watch them be themselves and grow and entertain us. There will never be anything like BTS ever again. A absolute phenomenon truly.
The boys of BTS are a group of perfectionists (as well as the team behind them) ... they will surprise you with any song you listen to from their repertoire ... Both the vocalists and the rappers are phenomenal ... each of them have exceptional solo projects but when they sing together they are unbeatable and phenomenal...
Loved the reaction! It's always great to see people respectfully listen to them and your comments about the musical theory side of it were very interesting! I don't know much about that so it's always nice to hear what people who do think of their music About the Korean-English question: it's very common when it comes to songs in other languages to have English words or phrases either because they sound better or express the lyrics better. BTS usually sprinkles English words in all their songs and they have only three songs that are fully in English (Dynamite, Butter, and Permission to Dance), and quite a few songs in Japanese too Rap in almost every song is sort of a Kpop thing as far as I'm aware (I've only listened to BTS since I discovered them in 2016 but the other Kpop songs I've heard once in a while seem to always have rap, I could be wrong thou), but you should know they also have songs with only the vocalists (vocal line) and only the rappers (rap line) I'd love to see what you think of Black Swan (it sounds very classical), Dionysus (it's rock mixed with EDM if I'm not mistaken), Fake Love (although they have a rock version, the original isn't and I'd recommend watching that first), Blood Sweat and Tears (this is a big favourite for me and I honestly just want to know what you'd think), and ON Kinetic Manifesto I'd recommend you watch A Guide to BTS Members by Taylor if you wanna know more about them and maybe have some extra context. Thou it's quite a long video, we ARMYs love long reactions! Feel free to pause anytime since there's a lot of information to absorb Sorry for the long comment! Edit: I forgot to mention but Kpop is more like an industry as a whole rather than a specific genre, like if you were to react to actual Korean Pop Also, please remember to turn on captions when reacting to anything else that doesn't automatically have captions on screen. It seems very obvious but you'd be surprised at how many reactors never turn the captions on and just end up confused when the MVs don't show what the song is about in a straightforward way! Meaningful lyrics are a big part of why BTS' songs are so well liked Also, I'm guessing you want to react to their solo work to better analyze each of their voices? It's not a bad idea for sure but I do recommend you listen to their songs that involve all the members. I've found that whenever people think of BTS as a boyband they expect them to have only one main member and the rest to be like fillers or something. I don't quite understand why but I'm not familiar with the concept of boybands to begin with, so maybe that's why
Oh you have not only barely touched the variety of styles they do but Army. 😂. This is the perfect start down the BTS rabbit hole. Our beloved 7 dorks of chaos bring us laughter and smiles daily. I’ve never seen people who love and genuinely have such fun making so much meaningful impactful music. This is just a handful of BSides but their secret is all their songs are good catchy with incredible production and hooks. Ready for you to dive deeper! 💜💜💜
Thank you for reacting to this, it's a very fun performance. I've watched it a lot of times and am still smiling constantly as you both did! 😊 Also thank you for noticing my last comment under reaction to _Like Crazy_ video! I hope my essay wasn't too long. As you mentioned at the beginning - we fans want to be seen (and want the BTS to be seen) as something more than a mindless fandom of another pop boyband. We try to let the world know how much diversity, intelligence, kindness and positivity there is in the fandom and why BTS is a big part of our lives, how they managed to become our favourites. That's why we try to leave informative, positive and diverse commentary instead of shallow one. I won't share many informations this time around since many other armies definitely did that already. To answer your questions: 1. Yes, it's a common thing in kpop to mix english words and phrases into the songs and have that kind of back-and-forth with it. It is mainly done for the songs to sound "cooler" and to attract international audience that can have more fun with the song if there is some familiar part or an easy hook they can sing along. However, in many kpop songs that "easy english hook" often becomes too much to the point of being ridiculous... Which I personally don't enjoy. I haven't met that in BTS' songs, fortunately. Usually there are simple words and phrases incorporated into the mostly-korean songs but often there are whole choruses or verses sung in english, again because of the international audience that is targeted and to let the song enter into Western music market. It depends on the band/group but they usually stick to the korean language. In BTS' case - they have a few songs entirely in english, many songs with english parts but they mostly stick to their native korean with a little bit of those english inserts. Fans tend to enjoy korean songs more because members can express themselves with more ease and we don't want them to feel pressure to speak/sing/rap in english. Also when they have songs in korean they also have deeper, more beautiful lyrics (they write most of their songs themselves). They don't have albums entirely in english and probably never will. They have a few albums in japanese though since Japan is the biggest market for kpop music (these are mostly japanese versions of their korean songs with a few japanese singles). 2. I don't know which instrument that is in "UGH" but it's definitely some asian instrument. They like to incorporate asian instruments and asian-style musical elements into their songs. That's another thing that makes their music stand out from the vast sea of pop music. Their korean roots and influences give them a unique sound and it brings those unusual melodies, chords, instruments, sounds and ideas. Thank you for making a video with musical breakdown. I learned something new and it's a big pleasure to see more sophisticated reaction to their music than simple "it's cool/it's awesome" reaction. 😉 I will definetely watch more if you'll make a deep content like that. Have a nice day, borahae 💜
Obrigada pela reação pessoal, eu sempre fico feliz vendo mais reatores se empolgando com os nossos garotos normais da Coreia, Borahae do Brasil 😊😊😊💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🇧🇷
There is a NPR tiny desk where they do three songs. They are three songs specifically chosen as mental health support songs because it was during 2020.
BTS make their own music that’s why they could perform it smoothly and perfectly. Aside from hours of practice, they also write the lyrics and compose the melodies that’s why they know how to express the song that captivates and pulls their audience. When they record a song, each vocalist sang the same verse to better determine which part suit each one of them. The rappers usually write their own verse or one of them write the whole song and the other rapper just rap their part. JK the youngest, the one with purple hair is the youngest and the center and main vocal of the group. Jin the other vocalist is the oldest. V the one wearing green shirt with the green mic is the second youngest and has the soulful baritone voice but could still hit the highest of notes. While Jimin with the blond hair and green vest, the one with the solo song you reacted to is the third youngest and has the highest vocal range.
There is also a version of this video on the Bangtan Subs channel that will show you what they are saying when speaking to each other. They are hilarious people in addition to being amazing artists 💜
Fun reaction, guys! You'll quickly discover that ARMYs LOVE to talk about BTS. We'll give an indepth essay to anything you ask about them. Also, since you guys have a rock background, I can't wait for you to hear song like Fake Love and Dionysus. Soon you'll have people asking you to check out all the individual songs that make up the 2019 MMA (Melon Music Awards) performance (it's 5 full songs and then snippets/remixes of like 7 others). And THEN check out that live performance, which has Dionysus as the finale. I just know that'll be coming in the next few months and I'm already excited.
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lol, smiling 10mins is nothing when you can smile hours, whole days & weeks when you have BTS in your life XD
Yesss ..exactly, absolutely 100% rite 💜💜💜
Just their presence makes life and world beautiful 💜
Ikr!!?? Even when I feel really sad, all I have is BTS to make me smile again🫶🏻💜
I can't go a whole day without BTS. They bring a light we all need.
they are the light at the end of the tunnel for majority of us💜💜
Finially a guy that can appreciate J-hope's unique rap tone😭🤧
My first thought when he kept smiling at Hobis parts was that he is going to be Jhope bias 😂
I have met many J Hope fan guys in concerts and other places. He just gets you suddenly as somehow you don’t focus on him first. Proud Hobi biased person 💜
yes, it is normal to smile for 10 straight minutes....FOR BTS!!
BORAHAE!!
Y’all would definitely love the BTS Tiny Desk Concert from 2020. They do one of their full English tracks called Dynamite, and then they do the Korean tracks called “Save Me” and “Spring Day”. Thank you for supporting BTS!
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Great idea
kpop is not actually a genre its rather a industry . It has all type of music .
you could call it a "progressiv cultural movement".
I like bby gang mag to that theme:
"BTS vs. K-pop" (has a good section of what "K-pop" even is)
Pop means korean popular music, same as American pop, UK pop.. not a genre but inclusive of many popular styles
@@alex.is.here.kpop is different from korean popular music/korean pop though, the kpop industry has specific factors that distinguish it from the rest of the field.
@@ruthfischer7615 I agree
It's an entertainment industry branch and a subculture.
I'm a 68 yr old BTS fan. More BTS please! What makes them so special is that not only do they sing great, but they dance like pros as well as writing and producing a lot of their music.
Hi, Throga - Vocal Gym,, one of the members named Kim Taehyung, aka V, has released his album which focuses mainly on R&B. Please react to his songs Love Me Again, For Us, Blue and Singularity. He is a baritone and has a very wide vocal range.
"we've opened pandora's box" - you know... there is this song called "pandora's box", and in fact an entire album centred around that story, just in case 😉😉😉
(one of the solo projects of j-hope, first released one year ago, just received a new release a couple weeks ago, this time including some live performances from when he was a headliner at Chicaco Lollapalooza 2022)
Yessss! I was about to say 😁 💜🫰
yes please!!!
I was gonna say the same thing when he mentioned Pandora's box!💜😂
@@huntressmma1822 it was such a perfect opportunity 😂
Yessss pleaseee!!!!!
Konglish (the mix of English and Korean) is typical in KPop and S Korean music in general. BTS does also have a main songwriter member (RM) who is fully fluent in English and that helps a great deal. He is one of the rappers and is the one seated at the far left at the start of this video. He is a genius (literally, 148 IQ) songwriter who writes lyric poetry inspired by philosophy, psychology, history, literature, visual arts and other things.
Also, in terms of language - Japan is a huge market for S Korean music. It’s the second biggest global music market after the US. So BTS all speak Japanese as well and put out Japanese albums with Japanese versions of their songs and at least two original Japanese songs on each of those albums as well. I highly recommend those Japanese singles, they are vocal gold!
BTS has only done three all English songs (Dynamite, Butter and Permission To Dance.)
All were pandemic releases designed to be mental health pick-me-ups for the world and done in English (and including sign language in PTD) to reach and help the most people. But most of their songs have layered multilingual word play.
BTS has a self imposed mission to bring love and healing to the world with their music. They really are something different. You will see. Every album is a concept album (of their 20 group albums and 10 solo members albums) with tracks in a storytelling order. Some albums are in sets of 2 or 3 on a theme. Many songs are also written directly to or about ARMY. Many have layered and multiple meanings.
I think in general, it's common for some languages and especially countries with mostly bilingual people to switch between languages frequently, more so if English is prominent in that region
wow I’m always so impressed by people who can pick up on multiple note chords so quickly!! you guys are awesome and really know your stuff
Purple hair??? That is Jungkook...the golden maknae..the youngest in the band, celebrating his 26th birthday today!💜
I can't believe he's 26 already 😭☠️
@@fuhua
Fr him and VMIN birthdays feel surreal . The idea of the maknae line getting older 😂
@@fuhuaIKR?!? To be fair, I don’t think he can believe it either 😂 I loved his live thanking all the fans. He can be older but he’s still our adorable 🐰!
He also sing for recent World Cup song.
@@aziehairi9701 yea..forgot to mention abt that🤦💜💜
Love how both of you can capture the notes the first time you hear them. The 3 rappers also wrote and produced most of their songs throughout BTS' 10year career. They have between 100-200 writing/producing credits to their names each.
RM has more than 200 now.
@marinal. Yep I believe he's at 217 now?
don't know exact number. Just remember Suga saying RM had more in Suchwita. @@MyJooniverse
@@MyJooniverseYes. Suga has 150+ and Jhope has 137 I think.
Your video also made me smile for 20 minutes straight : ) If You were to react to a BTS guide (by Taylor), we would definitely watch your video for a full hour with continuous smiles. Of course, we assure you that those of you watching the guide video would also laugh, smile, tear up, and be thoroughly inspired and entertained for the entire hour.
However, If you want to listen to their songs a little more first, I recommend "Black Swan," "Fake Love," and "On (Kinetic Manifesto Film)."
I'll wait for thaaaat
it's always worth a watch with genuine reactor, I agree.
agreed! those 3 songs, and also one of the ballads, like 0 o'clock, but live version. And also Mic Drop (Steve Aoki remix)
I'm 52. I never thought I'd smile as much as I have in my life until these 7 men got me hooked.
ARMY is powerful. We are Passionate about them. Have fun going down this rabbit hole. Be honest.
I have too many songs that I love
Yes their hand offs are so smooth, they are incredibly well rehearsed and have a known reputation for being consumate professionals when it comes to their performances. I'm so glad to hear you already appreciating the "melody" of their raps! One of the things that drew me to their music was how much diversity they have in the delivery of their flow and rap technique. It's not the same triplet monotone flows you hear from many other popular rappers. It's so colorful and yes, almost melodic! When it comes to suga's turn, people might vote in "daechwita" and I think you'd be so amazed at how an entire song can be in one single chord but he keeps you enraptured with his varying rap throughout the whole song! Anyhow, loved hearing your expertise and glad to see you smiling and enjoying it. Will definitely tune in for your next breakdown! Please don't be afraid to get geeky or technical about anything you notice and replaying multiple parts. We love that sort of thing!
I'm 71 years old. I been an army for over 3 years. I love all their music. I loved your analysis. I hope you get to love them too.
Aquí otra de 71, ARMY desde 2018 que los conocí.
So great 🎉
@@mariaperez-ht7leso great 🎉 Greetings from Tricity in Poland
Jungkook with the purple hair, Jin in the Blazer, V in the green sweater and Jimin in the green and white sweater make up the vocal line. 💐💜🫰🏽👑
It’s nice to hear talented musicians appreciating BTS’s musicality. Funny you said that about the rapping… hip hop rap and r&b were never my thing, until BTS. Now my “biased” member is one of the rappers, Suga who is responsible for much of the production you were admiring. BTS is really a whole journey, and makes even people who aren’t music geeks (like me) get into into it and look into it and start wanting to understand it. These guys are amazing, thank you for your honest and genuine reactions. We LOVE it💜
Jimin is the boy in the green waist coat blonde hair here. He is an angel, such a delicate graceful soul 💜
Please make it 8 weeks and start by a documentary introduction to BTS " The bangtan 7 by Tylor Mari" IT'S A MUST TRUST ME , it's going to blow your mind and give you a much wider idea about what you going into .. I know army will agree with me on this 💜 and you nice keep going
Up up up !!! Please watch the Guide First!!!💜🙌🏻
I second this.
Agree
Yes 🙌
YES!!
Very cool to see you appreciating BTS’s vocals, rap, songwriting and performance skills. They are 100% the complete package.💜
It is common in kpop and many other countries as well to mix in English lyrics to bring in International fans; sometimes other languages such as Spanish are used. Many times groups release songs in multiple languages such as Japanese Chinese and English. 💜
Right but BTS, particularly RM, have talked many times about how English words and Spanish words are mixed in specifically because they may sound better or better express what they are trying to say. They take their lyrics very seriously, as well as the auditory effects they want to convey, and are not just throwing in English or Spanish to draw in more fans.
Yes!! That’s what I was looking for someone to say. It’s not so much to bring in international fans, as it is to make the song work the best way possible. For flow, for understanding, and lyrical beauty! They are masters!
true like when they used "me casa" in Home everyone know what that means even if you dont speak spanish @@WhalienDNA
15:13 Omg! Glad to someone like my brother have the same reaction to this room live! My brother was like "Ohh what's his name.I like his tone of voice" So nice to see someone appreciating J-hope💜
If you guys are also interested in the live band behind BTS, then maybe the Tiny Desk concert from NPR is a good choice for next ? Of course the Taylor Guide to learn about the members and how BTS started is always a given... it's long, but Army don't mind.. however many times we watch it ... also it's common to react to it uncut... there isn't usually a problem with having to edit... 💜
The last song was written for the fans, as actually about 80% of their music is. The relationship between BTS and ARMY is unusually close, BTS is always trying to interact with their fans and keep engaging with them through interactive Vlogs and fan meetings and also during concerts. They have discussed mental health, the importance of self love and acceptance and being kind to others, no matter the differences. It is an impressive thing to witness and be a part of. Borahae!
The whole reason I got into them is because I watched one music video and then one stage performance of that same song and realized my face actually hurt from grinning 20 mins without stopping. And they haven’t stopped making me feel like that in 8 years. Just good guys with a whole bunch of stage presence, talent and genuine interest in making people’s lives better through music.
awww 8 years ago thats so precious. which mv and stage performance was it if u dont mind me asking, im just curious
Its very commom for Armys to state that we each found BTS at a time we wre meant to. BTS is not a fad, cult, or a temporary like for us. It is a life, it is an energy, and a true love. They taught us something that was needed. For me, it was to remind myself of self-love. Im a 56 year old Army for the past 6 going on 7 years. Ive never left them since and the Army support is beyond huge. Thank 6ou for your reactions, please continue into their music of different genres.
Here to echo “it is an energy.” And BTS ARMY energy in it’s purest most authentic form blows me away every time
56 year old grandma here. I started enjoying rap with these boys. Love them! RM, Suga and J-Hope.
As an Army thank you so much for your good words to our BTS, you guys are so amazing 👏
So proud to be Army as always
Please keep in mind that BTS went far beyond the constraints of “K-Pop”. I would equate them more as an indie group rather than the stereotypical factory-made idols.
I agree with this! ❤
Yeah the fact they wrote 90 percents of the lyrics and suga contribute beats and the fact he produced so many songs for other artists in korea and in the west too
💯Agree‼️
I personally Will Not label BTS as “K-pop”. They are NOT a typical K-pop group. NO COMPARISON
So true tell em!
Fact.
Most of BTS' songs are Korean with a mix of English. However, they also have Japanese songs (Film Out, or Your Eyes Tell, LIVE version with subtitles is best). Also, they made 3 all-English songs during the pandemic as feel-good songs. They are Dynamite, Butter, and Permission to Dance. Right now, since mid-2022, they are doing solo activities as they either have enlisted or are enlisting in mandatory military and are expected to re-group in late 2025/2026 timeframe. If you want to do solo works, try these recent ones:
RM: WIldflower (there is an MV). He also performed solo for Tiny Desk Concerts performing some of his solo works. His whole album "Indigo" is a masterpiece. He is the leader of BTS (though not the oldest) and has a birthday September 12th (he'll be 29), and also the Main Rapper.
J-Hope "More" or "Arson" - He headlined at Lollapalooza in Chicago in 2022 as solo artist (Dance Leader, Rapper, and Vocalist). He was the 2nd to enlist, in April 2023.
Jin: "The Astronaut" - collab with Coldplay, there is an MV and he also performed it Live in Argentina with ColdPlay. Jin was the first to enlist in Dec 2022. (Vocalist)
Jimin: Recent works are "Set Me Free Pt 2" and "Like Crazy". He is a Main Dancer (contemporary) and Vocalist. I think you already did Set Me Free
Suga: Recent Album is D-Day. There are MV's for Haegeum and Amygdala. Those 2 songs are tied to an earlier song/MV called Daechwita. Suga/aka Agust D recently finished a 28+3 solo concert tour worldwide. He is a Rapper and Producer primarily. Suga (real name Min Yoongi) is expected to enlist 3rd - he announced immediately following his last concert in early August.
Jung Kook: Released his single solo song called "SEVEN" featuring Latto - it's all in English. There is an MV, and a Performce Video which features the "explicit" version. Written and produced in the US by Andrew Watt, Cirkut (sp), and another 2 people. An earlier solo while in BTS is Euphoria (Live, while flying through the air) or Still With You (the latter one he wrote). He is expected to release another single and a mini-album by sometime in November this year. Also, he is the youngest and just turned 26 on September 1st. He has been BTS' "Main Vocalist" and a Lead Dancer since the age of 15 (international age). That basically means he sings most of the vocal guides for the others to learn their parts from. If you want to learn more about that Ida S channel has a video called Jung Kook as the Main Vocalist of BTS (2023 update). Oh, he also sang the song Dreamers at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony. There is also an MV for that.
V (real name Kim Taeyhung) and often called Tae: Just released 2 solo songs "Love Me Again" and "Rainy Days" which both have MV's. He's the jazz lover in the group and has more of a baritone voice, but has crazy high range too. His mini album of 6 songs is coming out on September 8th.
I hesitate to put each person's specialties, because at this point, they all dance (but 3 or so better than the others), they all can rap (watch Ddaeng, performed by Vocal Line, with rappers there also that normally perform it), they all can sing, they all write, compose, and produce songs (some more and better than others). The rap line (RM, Suga, J-Hope) have done most of the writing and composing, along with in-house staff that also produce, but more recently the others started doing all those things too. They continue to learn and improve themselves to this day.
I suggest watching Outro: Tear live performance with subtitles (the one that is green lights on stage and black outfits) - rap line only. Also, for Vocal Line only, I suggest a) House of Cards - live with subtitles, and/or b) The Truth Untold (also live with subtitles).
For songs by the entire group - to get your feet wetter:
1) Black Swan
2) ON Kinetic Manifesto Film
3) Mic Drop (Steve Aoki Remix)
4) Fake Love
5) Idol
6) Black Swan
All of this is just the tip of the iceberg, or the top of the well - however you want to see it. lol I'm in the US and an older citizen in my 60's. I found BTS in May 2021, became full-fledged ARMY soon after. There is so much positive to be said about these 7 young men from South Korea; my respect and adoration for them is Huge! Hope you'll continue to enjoy them.
Last, I can't help with what is standard in K-Pop because I really don't watch or listen to any of the other groups. I have heard that most, though not all, do Not write their own music. If that is the case, BTS is definitely different than the rest. They are incredible!
You didn’t hesitate at jk 😂
Wow go girl❤
Thanks for exploring BTS more with the Festa. I apologise in advance for this comment - it's LoooooNG! So I hope you don't mind!
Festa is an annual party gifted to ARMYs to celebrate the anniversary of BTS' debut: it is usually about a week long with various different events. Smiling for an unusual period of time is basically the BTS effect - your face will be sore! And, indeed BTS do so many different genres so well that there is something for everyone. If you, as a non-rap duo, enjoyed Ugh, you'll enjoy everything!
ARMY was named in July 2013 shortly after BTS debuted - it is an acronym standing for Adorable Representative MC for youth (which I hate a bit). It was chosen deliberately to resonate with BTS Korean name 'Bangtan Seonyeondan' - which means Bulletproof Boyscouts, and to reflect the BTS philosophy and purpose. BTS wish to stand in support of Korean young people on whom demands, expectation and criticism rain down like bullets, and to support their beliefs and values in the face of much lack of understanding and denigration from others. This was their philosophy from before debut, and everything they have done since is rooted in this mindset. RM once suggested an alternative interpretation for the name ... A-reum-da-woon Mi-seong), or “Beautiful Voice/s”. Now THAT, I do like.
Some comments you made ...
“Has Kpop always mixed English lines with Korean?” I'm not certain but I think that in Kpop BTS was the first group to use English lines with Korean as much. Now it's common - in fact probably everyone does it.
“Interesting layering and unpredictable use of chords/harmonies - every song has an interesting chord progression” … I'm 68 and now pretty deaf - in fact I suspect that perhaps I have had slight deafness all my life. But it means that I now also realise that many characteristics of music are lost to me, and thus I can't get a lot of the harmony/sophistication of BTS' work. It's interesting for me, then, when people are able to unpick it without going so far as to absolutely lose me. You got it about right here. Thank You. Thankfully, BTS is so multi-talented that they genuinely have something for everyone: for me, I love that people can celebrate the musicality and production values, but the lyricism and dance creativity are very important.
“Keeping every band member happy” - actually BTS don't, they do what is best for the music, and there is no ego. Sometimes solo stans (people who really/mainly like one member) might get upset when they think their favourite has been left out either from singing or choreo - but actually the member doesn't care. They are dedicated to making the best music and performance, without prejudice. One relatively recent song, On, has very difficult choreography: so difficult that one member who is diffident about his dance skills, arranged to start learning the routine a week before the others. There is one point in the routine where a dance break involves two sets of three, omitting Jin: Some stans complained about unfairness. I just think, OK, that's probably just respectful to Jin who is actually breaking his back to do a great performance and was perhaps even glad of the (very brief) break. No criticism from BTS for Jin at any point, just honest understanding and appreciation, and serving the performance.
“Hooks all over this, melodies all over the place”: yep. That's BTS all over the shop! To be honest I am surprised when people even notice, because it's … just like breathing.
“Well rehearsed” - yes, they are. They have been working (and living) together for between 10 and 13 years (depending on when each joined as trainees), and they are known for their hard work. They train and practice for up to 10 hours (or more) a day - well, perhaps more for new material. Since they also sing and dance live, they sing while running or wear oxygen reduction masks when training.
They do have an uncanny sense of their space and stage - and incredible stage-craft. I think you would love to watch their live performances - really NOT like rock, and perhaps a lot in common with musical theatre.
On Kpop (which is not so much a genre but an industry) - “Suga, asked about whether Kpop would be an accurate definition of BTS' genre, said
‘I’m a little bit wary of that but I think rather than approach Kpop as a genre, a better approach would be “integrated content”.’ …
‘Kpop includes not just the music, but the clothes, the makeup, the choreography…all these elements I think sort of amalgamate together in a visual and auditory content package, that I think sets it apart from other music or maybe other genres so again, as I said, rather than approach Kpop as it’s own genre I think approaching it as this integration of different content would be better.’ Metro 28 10 2919”
Ugh is a rap song written by the rappers, and (like most of their work) is pretty deep, including references that non-Koreans will miss - DKDKTV's 'Ugh explained by a Korean' video is well worth a visit. Several other songs benefit from such fan-made explanation videos and they are all well worth watching! Some songs appear happy little mindless 70's reminiscent bops - they're not. But they are still fun!
“Not a Rap Guy” - BTS rap is not like American rap - it is always thought provoking and deep, addresses significant issues (not just sex, conspicuous consumption, and aggression) and leaves a positive note.
BTS' humour and fun is shown here, but it's not always easy to catch details - but I love how they love to perform! They get sad when they can't do so. I think you'd love some of their live performances. I mean, THIS is live, but there is no audience and the audience seems to triples the energy!
I'm not going to suggest songs/tracks to listen to for you - many others will give you plenty!
I AM going to repeat a suggestion from another ARMY. I tend to suggest people spend some time listening to the music first, but I feel it's time for you to watch Taylor Mari's Guide to BTS Members - the Bangtan Seven. It will tell you very briefly some of the history and achievements, the range of their musical style, and introduce each member and their individual achievements. ruclips.net/video/huV_yIdxZPY/видео.html
As a newer fan I would like to agree with all of the recommendations here. I have a music background so what you are discovering with the complexities and the jazz influences are things you will find in a lot of their music - particularly the music written by them and their team, less so with songs written by western songwriters. You do need to watch them sing and dance live. Their breath control and vocal stability while doing crazy intense choreography is amazing.
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜👍
Thank you hun, you saved many of us from having to say it😂seeing as they are in the business of music and didn't know about kpop, it's a Great idea for them to watch Taylor's guide.
But warn them, we know it by heart so don't skip,,speed up play time or say it's copyrighted to keep out some songs.
That's all a lie that other reactors have used a few times.
Especially if they think they can put it on patreon to charge for it!!! We know almost every MV and video they have out😂🤣🤪
Anywho, take it slow and don't miss any information in the video please.🫰💜💜❤️💜
Your comment about BTS not actually doing things to keep every member happy was spot on, that's what I came to comment too! But you worded it perfectly. People tend to not realise until they get a deeper dive into BTS that they themselves do everything for the music because none of them have an Ego surrounding their music creation with eachother. It is such a fresh breath of air in music. Even when they all come up with parts for a song but only one members gets chosen because it's better for the song, they just show it to us separately and love the main song as is. It's so wholesome and driven by their love of art, music, and performance.
I do disagree about it not being like Rock though. As someone who came from Rock and Metal, Rock and metal are in huge parts, about theatrics, stage presence, as well as an outpuring of energy. I have said for ages That BTS really are Rock stars in their own right.
Run BTS, Outro: Tear, Fake love... J-Hope at Lollapalooza! Yoongi's Agust D D-Day tour! Etc etc.. there are so many performances that bleed the essence of rock even if the song isn't entirely classified as such.
So many times I have finished watching a performance and said "They are such f**king Rock stars" or "Damn, that was so f**king metal"
It's in part because they are such genre benders 💜
You need to react to "RUN BTS in Busan" It is a live performance with dance and you can see the professionalism of the boys
It's the magic of BTS makes you smile for no reason, they fill you with happiness. They compose, write and produce. They are really talented. I'm sorry to inform you that once you enjoy one of their songs, there's no going back, you become ARMY, so welcome to Fandom haha.😅 There are countless things to discover about them there is so much material to analyze, they need a lot of free time. Thank you for listening 💜
The magic of BTS music, it makes us smile, laugh, cry, reflect. Really enjoyed your reactions and and thoughts on their music. They have over 300 songs now; group, solos, free songs. Many of their B-side songs are gems. I have too many favourites so will leave it to the rest of ARMY in the comments to give you suggestions. Thank you for taking time to react :)
I am 70 year old army! BBTS Army range from babies to in their 80's. BTS is amazing in every aspect. Their songs dance the way they care about people and each other. What they stand for. They have also spoken at the United Nations and they and met with President Biden at the white House. Check out what they stand for. Dreamers by Jungkook and Filter by Jimin also I Love BTS stage mix (Magic Shop).
Bts tiny desk concert !
And individual
Rm - closer, wildflower
Jin - astronaut
Jhope - on the street, arson
Suga- daechwita, amygdala
Jimin- serendipity, set me free pt 2
V- love me again, rainy days
Jk- seven, my time
I discovered Daechwita about 2 weeks ago....hooked. He's a BEAST!
It’s normal to stay smiling when watching and listening to BTS. Glad you understand why we are so fond of our guys. With part allocations, the band actually write a lot of their own material and record the parts and the band, with help from a trusted producer, will decide on which part works best and that ends up on the final track.
BTS is amazing!!!💜
This was a great reaction!!!! I love that you're not that type of reactors that just listens to the music, say that's cool and that's it. I really like listening to input from people who know what they're talking about. And let me tell you, as a 37 year old BTS army and a long time rock fan, you're about to inmmers yourselves into the most interesting rabbit hole I've seen since forever. BTS is not only fun to watch and listen to, but they're extremely talented and their artistic concepts can be super relevant and deep. I'm not exaggerating when I say they changed my life forever in the best way possible. Their lyrics (which almost all of the time they write themselves) are something to pay attention to. They are true artists, not just a boy band like the ones we're used to in the west.
Welcome to this amazing rabbit hole, you won't regret it.
Thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed it!!
“I am not a rap guy but I am melodically entertained”
Annnnnnnd subscribed. 💜💜
Thank you for such a wobderful reaction! I love watching musicians react to BTS. Looking forward to more!
Haha!!! My exact same reaction. He got me with the I'm not a rap guy, but I'm melodically entertained. True that on every level. 💜💜
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed!!
Lol what a great line 😂
Felt that 😂 BTS got me into rap lol
I can honestly say that falling down the BTS rabbit hole is the best thing that happened to me. The chemistry between these guys is out of this world! I suffered a stroke in 2020 and BTS helped me get through some pretty dark times. I love them!
Thank you guys for such a great reaction and for giving our boys a chance. Each one of the members are unique in their own way and have their own style but together they form this awesome group V the one in the green shirt loves R&B and jazz. You should check out some of his solo work singularity, stigma live, is one where you can see his different range because he is the baritone of the group. There are so many different genres that they sing so I think you’ll find something that you truly like. They all live together up to two years ago, where they all got their own places. So that’s why they have the fluidity as you say when they sing. They know each other very well. There are too many songs that I like to give you a recommendation, but whatever it is that you watch, I will watch. Thanks again guys! If you like the vocal line, check out the truth untold 0 o’clock and house of cards. If you’d like to rap line, check out the cyphers. They have three full songs in English only the rest are a mix of Korean and English and they also have songs in Japanese!
Hello from Silver army here 👵🏼 at 79 yrs. ....if you liked this then you will definitely love "Tiny Desk" with a live band. Loved your reaction , I too smiled watching you react😁 As you said you will be reacting to each individuals solo 👍 and realize afterwards why the whole is so spectacular 💥 and the talents are still growing...they never stop. Thank you for your reaction, hope to see more 💜💜
I had never been a fan of rap before I was introduced to Kpop by my daughter back in 2016. The Korean style of melodic rap is a whole different story. I absolutely love it!
The purple haired with purple mice is our main vocalist jungkook (jk)....he is the Qatar world cup official theme opening ceremony singer ..soooo proud of him.....can sing , dance , even rap😊😊😊😊
The purple hair is called Jungkook, and the long-sleeved green shirt is V, the deep low V combined with Jungkook's high voice is very harmonious.
Olá! 💜 Como vocês sabem, BTS é composto por 7 membros: 3 rappers (RM, SUGA e j-hope) e 4 vocalistas (Jin, Jimin, V e Jungkook). Os 3 rappers são os principais compositores e também foram os primeiros integrantes do grupo. As raízes do BTS estão no hip-hop! Greetings from Brazil 👋
Почему вы исключили вокалистов из списка создателей песен ? У них у всех есть песни , которые написали вокалисты
I said "the 3 rappers are the main songwriters". And this is true. And it's also true that the 4 vocalists have songs written by them. 🤷♀️
I was never into rap until BTS. I went to Suga's solo concert in Chicago and it was amazing!!!! Not only can he rap, but Suga can also sing. It's a good idea to check out the lyrical videos first so you understand what the song is about. Then do the music videos, dance practice, and a live performance. Their band is amazing live.
Can’t wait for your next reactions. 58 year old army here- I don’t normally listen to rap, but I love BTS rap styles - they each deliver something different to their overall phenomenal performance
I'm 53, and same here. 😊
This is a medley of 1 b-side per year from 2013-2021. BTS’ music never misses. Their beats, melodies, hooks, bridges - everything is just chef’s kiss.
Festa is the 2 week period starting around June 1 until the anniversary of their debut on June 13. BTS releases content for fans for free almost daily during this period. It used to end with a Muster, which is a concert. Covid made that impossible for a few years. Now some members are completing their mandatory military service, so they are focusing on solo work.
What you are quickly coming to understand is actually an important point.
That K-pop is not actually a genre of music. K-pop is a nomenclature that simply means Korean popular music and therefore includes many different musical genres and styles.
There are some songs all in English, some all in Korean, some all in Japanese. Most of their music combines Korean and English and sometimes Japanese and English and yes to combine languages is very common throughout K-pop.
I know you two are mostly music guys both vocally and instrumentally. But as you get further into their music lyrics will be just as important. Lyrics are very important to ARMY and BTS because often the meaning of their lyrics on the surface may seem like one thing but they are often multi-layered in their meaning and purpose.
Hello guys, very good, beautiful and pleasant reactions to Jimin's Like Crazy, and Room Live, although it goes without saying that it is just a mouth opener, because what comes to them will blow their heads. BTS has over 300 songs, not counting their solo albums, collaborations, and covers. In the beginning they were cut off from broadcasting, which led them to make and upload their own variety show, with various content, with which they would have a lot of fun. Currently 4 of them released solo albums (J-Hope, RM, Jimin and Suga), the next one will be V, and then Jungkook, and leaving the Military Service Jin will release his album. I love that they had fun and liked BTS' work, even more so when they write, compose, produce and participate in the entire process of their work, whether it is just a song, albums, MV, design, photos, etc., along with others. collaborators and their staff. If you have been surprised with so little, I want to see you when you see your concerts, analyze your lyrics, your content and depth, not to mention all the content on your channel. I am a K-Poper mom, and ARMY, 47 years old, and it is unheard of that this group, with the oldest being 30 and the youngest just turning 26, are able to heal so many wounds, and teach us life lessons, with a comment, a song... Hay could say so much... This journey is one of no return, and I will follow every reaction the boys make, thank you very much for giving them a chance on your channel. A thousand love from Chile. (I hope the translator has done his job).💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Hola chicos, muy buenas, bonitas y agradables reacciones de Like Crazy de Jimin, y el Room Live, aunque esta de más decir que es solo un abre bocas, porque lo que se les viene les volara la cabeza. BTS tiene más de 300 canciones, sin contar sus álbumes en solitario, sus colaboraciones y cover. En sus comienzos los cortaban de transmisión, lo que los llevo a hacer y subir su propio programa de variedades, con diverso contenido, con los cuales se divertiran un montón. Actualmente 4 de ellos sacaron álbumes en solitario (J-Hope, RM, Jimin y Suga), el próximo sera V, y después Jungkook, y saliendo del Servicio Militar Jin sacara su álbum. Amo que se hayan divertido y gustado del trabajo de BTS, más cuando ellos escriben, componen, producen y participan de todo el proceso de sus trabajos, ya sean solo una canción, álbumes, MV, diseño, fotos, etc., junto a otros colaboradores y a su staff. Si se han sorprendido con tan poco, ya los quiero ver cuando vean sus conciertos, analicen sus letras, su contenido y profundidad, ni hablar de todo el contenido en su canal. Soy una mamá K-Poper, y ARMY de 47 años, y es inaudito que este grupo con el mayor de 30 y el menor de 26 recién cumplidos, sean capaces de sanar tantas heridas, y nos enseñen lecciones de vida, con un comentario, una canción... Hay podría decir tanto... Este viaje es sin retorno, y seguiré cada reacción que hagan de los chicos, muchas gracias por darles una oportunidad en su canal. Mil cariños desde Chile. (espero el traductor haya hecho su trabajo).💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Glad you enjoyed it!
thanks for your reaction and breaking down the tones and notes~ glad you guys enjoyed this medley, it’s one of my favorite live performances of BTS. there’s just something about their music that really transcends and makes you feel a lot of emotions, and in this case, it’s kept you guys smiling for at least 10min 😆 that’s an amazing thing~^^
BTS do have a big discography and a wide range of genres they’ve done. there’s a lot and i can’t really suggest any one music video for you guys to watch. i’ll just say watch them all~😂
if you guys are interested in checking out their live performances, i’d suggest their MMA or MAMA performances. oh and their grammy performances too.
they also did a few covers, like Coldplay’s Fix You.
Wow, this was fun to watch! Kudos to whoever recommended Festa Room Live; it is a fantastic intro to BTS! Yes, the constant smiling watching them will become normal! Really recommend watching Taylor’s Guide for an in-depth look at the members and how the group was formed, their history. It is long, but I PROMISE you we will watch all of it to the end…please don’t skip, shorten etc. Pause/rewind as necessary to catch everything. ruclips.net/video/huV_yIdxZPY/видео.htmlsi=INSjylsYjlD2WSQv
They are incredible artists and musicians, but what really hooked me was what wonderful people they are and their bond together. They are more like brothers after all of this time. Really look forward to you doing more BTS! Thanks so much for checking them out!
Btw, all these songs are their B side songs. I really enjoyed your reaction to the 2021 Festa. Festa and or Muster is something they do every year on the anniversary of their debut. It’s a gift to the army. I’m sure many have commented that BTS members are either serving their mandatory military duties or planning to enlist by the end of this year. All members will be finished by June , 2025 and plan to come back as BTS. All of the members are involved in the process of making music. They write, compose and produce. The distribution of the lyrics are mostly decided among themselves, even sacrificing some of their part to another member whose voice may fit better. There are no ego trips with the members and we armies support all 7 members. We don’t compare any members. There is a term in K-pop “bias” and when you connect with a certain member more than others that person becomes your bias. I look forward to your next reaction to BTS.
Welcome to the rabbit hole guys! Once you meet our seven angels, you can´t help but want to know more, hear more and learn more about them. I hope you enjoy the ride. Lots of Army love. Borahae! 💜
I think it'd be cool if you watch a medley live performance with a live audience. You can feel their energy and a sound with less production or tuning. I'd recommend the Medley live from their Love Yourself: Speak Yourself Tour in Osaka. The songs played were parts of "Dope", "Baepsae (Silver Spoon)", "Fire" and the full song of "Idol"
Edit: Since they're in Osaka, their songs were in Japanese version.
BTS ARMY (fans) are international. You’ll get larger view counts if you provide translations into Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, etc. and all of us/them will love you for it. Share the love. 💜
This was a great choice of starting video. Keep it up and enjoy the trip - you will never regret it.
Solo recs:
RM - Wildflower
Jin - Awake
SUGA- a/k/a AgustD - Daechwita
J-Hope - Daydream
Jimin - you did one, but you need Serendipity
V - Love Me Again
Jungkook - Still With You
Their HUGE discography is literally mind-blowingly varied. Would love to see you check out their Tiny Desk performance from a couple of years ago. It’s phenomenally good and really gives you an idea of their personalities and what each one brings to the table. And don’t get me started on their choreography and dancing skills…. That’s another rabbit hole. If you want to get a taste of that, I recommend the On Kinetic Manifesto video. It’s so good your jaw will be hanging open. 💜
I have a feeling that you will be pleasantly surprised and dare I say even gobsmacked by BTS' lyricism, versatility, musicality, artistry, masterful onstage dynamic performances and even excellent production skills. They are simply brilliant! Enjoy your discovery of our multi-awarded, American Music Awards Artist of the Year and 5 time Grammy nominees- Bangtan Sonyeondan (Bulletproof Boyscouts). 😊
Como has dicho abriste la caja de pandora!! Pues nuestro sol ☀️J-hope lanzo su ultimo albun llamado ""JACK IN THE BOX"" es una verdadera obra de arte!! Y si quieres escuchar algo diferente tirando a rock puedes escuchar ""MORE" & "ARSON" versión rock ambos de J-hope vi que te gusto en esta reacción!! Todo el trabajo de BTS es fabuloso siempre querrás más de su musica , sus sonidos potentes al igual que sus letras!! 💜🔥
Thanks for your reaction. It was great! Do y'all have perfect pitch? Y'all picked up the music fast. If you really want to get to know them, check out The Guide to the Bangtan 7 by Taylor Mari. A good song to check out is Blue & Grey. Watch the MTV Unplugged version and NOT the lyric video. It won't disappoint I promise
Oh, I have fallen in love with both of you! We ARMYS consistently appreciate reactions which celebrate anyones openness to embrace the powerful and significant positive impact BTS has on our world and in our daily lives. I purple you! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I really love watching vocal professionals/critics listening and commenting on Bts with all the admiration and honesty❤
"like crazy" by jimin but the acoustic performance is beautiful, also "the truth untold" or "dimple" which are songs only with the vocalists, "on" and "blackswan" are stunning, "love maze" has such a good vibe and two of my favourites "dis-ease" and "coffee" , I know theres a lot of songs, but all so good
Hi guys, at 53 years old I have known BTS for a little more than one year and the trip is extremely pleasant. K-pop does not cover just one genre but many and BTS at the same time explores many more genres than k-pop does not only in Korean but in English and Japanese with the best results. Also, her interpretative, vocal and stage quality is not greater than the quality, depth and commitment of her lyrics. I haven't found a single theme that I don't like from them yet and I'm still looking. I feel like the icing on the cake is that each of the members have a deep affection and gratitude for their fans and never take them for granted. And the affection, respect and admiration between each member plus their love for this life as BTS is what has taken them so far despite always going through criticism, hatred, boycotts, contempt and harassment from the greats at every step. media, other music companies and others. They really have more than paid for the place they occupy in the hearts of millions of followers. Thank you for your reactions and respect for BTS who, as you will discover, for many, is much more than a band of cute boys who sing and dance. Many have literally saved our lives (I am one of them). Thank you. Del from Argentina. (I hope the translator has translated my words correctly.)
Thanks for being open to something new! 💜 Your analysis and reaction style was fun and engaging.
You were spot-on about the jazz elements; their live band members at this time called Ghost Band were/are involved in the jazz scene and the band leader, stage name DocSkim, is a Korean American jazz artist and producer. He has worked on some of BTS' most loved songs.
In fact, DocSkim was getting so burnt out by the music industry around the pandemic that he considered retiring... until BTS' leader, RM, asked DocSkim to help him produce the lead single for his solo album. That song renewed DocSkim's passion for his craft. The song is called "Wildflower" by RM. I recommend it! Especially considering RM is part of the rapline but chose to sing and rap-sing during that song expressing his vulnerability. He also features a female Korean rock artist on the track.
I agree! I also suggested Wildflower and then Taylor's guide.
Espero que assistam ao Tiny Desk. São 3 músicas, onde poderão ouvir todas as vozes. A partir daí, o céu é o limite ..
Oh yes
I love this!!!! These 7 individuals who we (Army) have fell in love with, watch grow and continue to support all these years are PHENOMENAL!! Having an artist relate to you is one of the best feelings ever because it shows that they are human just like we are! Your reaction made me smile throughout the whole thing and fun fact is that they produce their own music! Kudos to you for jumping down the rabbit hole that is BTS! Our boys (men now) will make you smile more 💜
I also love J-Hope’s tone. I really recommend his Lollapalooza performance if you stick around with BTS for a while. I also was never into rap…until BTS 😂 I started out just wanting to understand who this “BTS” was that I kept hearing about and totally fell down the rabbit hole and no longer want to be rescued.
I don’t want to be rescued either, I’m quite happy down here exploring this endlessly entertaining maze. 🙃
It's been 10 years since debut, not to mention the formative few years prior...it's more than a rabbit hole as the entire journey never becomes surreal or bizzare, but rather an example of what is possible with good human beings.
You're gonna loooooove these seven men .. because they ARE extremely talented and amazing 💜
Wow. I’m so impressed you can pick out the melodies and harmonies so quickly and play them on the piano. Skills. And great reaction video, it popped up on my feed and when I saw the number of views I had to check it out. Welcome to the rabbit hole 🐇
Thank you so much!
I will say a lot of people start with the “this is BTS” intro video to kind of get a sense of the guys better. It’s a long video but worth the watch even if you don’t react to it! Something is telling me you’re gonna be into the rap line (Namjoon, yoongi, and j-hope) especially if you liked hobi’s voice that much 😁
Yes. I like the Taylor Mari guide because it shows both the members journey and the music.
Suggestions? Hmmm ... let me see which songs will showcase each of their vocals.
Jin: Yours, Epiphany, Autumn Outside the Post Office (cover), Eomma (cover), (recent) The Astronaut.
Suga: AgusTD, Daechwita, Seesaw. He recently delved more into vocal. Maybe Amygdala (it comes with a trigger warning tho), Life Goes On.
JHope: Outro: Ego, Chicken Noodle Soup, (recent) More, Equal Sign. On The Street.
RM: Do You, Forever Rain, Seoul, Bicycle, (recent) Still Life, Wildflower.
Jimin (you had already reacted to him). But, Filter, and Lie might be good to listen to.
V (TaeHyung): Singularity, Stigma, (recent) It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas/Cheek-to-Cheek, Love Me Again.
Jungkook: Falling (Harry Styles cover), Stay Alive (prod Suga), Still With You, (recent) Seven.
And it maybe a good idea if you watch a Guide to BTS Members (on your own or as a reaction) so you'll have a bit of a background about BTS, the members, and ARMY.
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I'm 64, an older ARMY, and I am so proud that my fellow ARMYs jumped in to fill you in on our guys!! ARMY tends to do that. It's not just BTS' immense talent, it's their depth, their lyricism, their personalities...it's THEM. Thanks for reacting! You should do ON:Kinetic manifesto for sure!
I'm a 54 year old ARMY, from New Zealand 🇳🇿. Thank you for your comment; you described them perfectly. We are drawn, not to one single thing, but to everything they are. 💜
And finding the genuine, caring, passionate, welcoming, supportive, and accepting community that is ARMY, is both a true bonus and a blessing. Borahae 💜
50yr-old ARMY from across the ditch from Leah, in Australia, 🇦🇺 and, yes, it's everything about them, and their music. I discovered them via choreographers I follow, and was amazed by their dancing practice videos, and didn't realise they were the singers/rappers of the music they were dancing to, till I looked it up because I liked it so much. 😂 Then the lyrics just hit me exactly as I needed. 💜💜
I am over 45 army :-) Greetings from Tricity in Poland :-)
I'm 55yo ARMY from Indonesia. Yes, everything about them is so #chefkiss. The talent, the lyricism, the depth, the personality, their lovely brotherhood, the love and engagement with ARMY.
The best way to get to know BTS might be to watch one of their intro to BTS videos that have been produced by army members. The most excellent one, although it’s quite extensive with 25 episodes, is Rise of Bangtan.
Thanks for this reaction. :)
As you know, BTS is a South Korean boy band consisting of three rappers and four vocalists. And all seven of them are excellent dancers.
They do a wide variety of music, but basically they are rooted in hip-hop.
All seven members are participating in making their songs by writing, composing, and producing them.
BTS started with a small company that almost went bankrupt, so they have been very looked down and hated by Korean broadcasting stations and other K-pop fandom. So they have struggled from the beginning to prove themselves.
Among the songs in this video, Save Me has a music video. And there's choreography too.
This music video was filmed in one take without any effect.
Save Me MV
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Here is Save Me MV shooting. :)
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And this video is a live performance from Save Me to I'm Fine. :)
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If you're interested in BTS' other songs, I highly recommend Mic Drop's MV and the live performances. (It's one of their billion-view music video.) And then...
FIRE
Blood Sweat & Tears
On kinetic manifesto film
Black Swan
Young forever
Spring day
Heartbeat
Save me→I'm fine→Best of Me
Daechwita(Agust D 대취타, Suga's solo) will be great.
These are pretty different from Butter or permission to dance or Dynamite. (Only these three songs are fully English.)
And, all of their music videos provide English subtitles. :)
Their lyrics are very deep and beautiful.
Or, I think it would be good to follow a story line.
DNA: Joy of fateful love → Fake Love: Realizing that love was a lie → IDOL, The Truth Untold, Epiphany, Answer Love Myself: To love other people completely, you should love yourself first.
These are included in Love Yourself Trilogy.
FYI, FESTA is like BTS birthday ceremonies.
BTS holds the FESTA period for the first two weeks of June every year, to commemorate their debut date, June 13.
At that time, they hold various events for their fans, such as releasing free songs as gifts for their fan base, ARMY or having a talk show that looks back on the past year for about an hour, or releasing undisclosed dance practice videos or photos.
One more, I would like to recommend DDAENG as one of BTS' unique songs. It's a unit song of BTS' three rappers.
BTS RM, SUGA, j-hope 'DDAENG(땡)' Lyrics
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DDAENG is a free song they presented to fans in 2018 FESTA.
DDAENG's lyrics have many references based on Korean culture. This could help you understand this song. :)
DDAENG explained by a korean
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And I recommend 2018 MMA IDOL as one of unique performances. ;)
This is an arrangement of IDOL into a traditional Korean music version, and you can see three kinds of traditional Korean dances by BTS dance line, 3J (J-Hope, Jimin, Jungkook).
BTS' agency Big Hit spent $300,000 on this six-minute performance.
2018 MMA IDOL
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The lyrics of BTS' songs are based on their own experiences, and their albums are organic because they contain their growth narrative.
It will also be fun to listen to their albums in order and analyze them. :)
They make a wide variety of genres of music like Hip-hop, Ballad, R&B, pop, EDM, etc. I'm sure there're quite a few of their over 300+ songs that suit your taste. :)
Thank you for this !! 💜 ITS so hard to pick a song or even songs from BTS and their solo stuff so I love that you did this thank you !
Well put 👏 👌 👍 🙌. Thank you Armies 😊. Let keep going bringing back positive thoughts and comments about BTS. lately I have had to make a decision not to watch certain slanderous videos 🙃. True Armies know who they are as members. Their personal lives are not to be judged by us. Look at your own life 1st. ❤😊❤🎉
Well said. Very informative ARMY 💜🫶🏾
Wowza! 😎💜🔥🐳
And JHope is your all rounder, best dancer, rapper and our sunshine boy, full of laughs
BTS makes everyone smile! Their music touch and reaches all age, gender, and race! BTS are 🐐 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Re: Mixing in English. Well, the KPOP industry realized with a group called Big Bang that adding English mixed in really allowed for a wider audience. RM being the only fluent English speaker, Jin and Jhope are fluent in Japanese. So it is expected for 1 member of a group to speak English/Chinese/Japanese/ to be more marketable. Part of the trainee/member process is teaching them basic English now. In Seoul Korea an English speaker can get around with no problem. The SK school system now has English speakers come in to teach elementary/middle schoolers English.
Because RM speaks English, many of the members go to him to help with their English. He is also a genius, with an IQ of 148... he can use his knowledge of the English vocabulary to mix with the Hangul (Korean language) to have double and triple meanings in songs.
I am 53yrs old and discovered BTS by after watching the Netflix Blackpink docuseries where they explained the Kpop trainee process and I found it interesting. Blackpink doesn't have much of a discography so I started to look for a male version and BOOM... BTS. I was amazed at their choreography and singing abilities. That is my story and I have been Army since Oct 2022. Best decision ever.
Fun, isn’t it 😊. Purple hair is Jungkook and he is their main vocalist, although you can see they distribute lines pretty fairly across the 7. He is pitch perfect and, fun fact, Rolling Stone magazine listed JK in their best 200 singers of all time 💜
No te vas arrepentir de conocer y reaccionar a su música por que hay calidad y entrega en ella.
16:04 BTS rapline sonically is pure eargasm! RM said once that he really pays attention how words hit ear. They are incredible. My favourite bts song is Tear by rapline of bts, this is some orchestral trap hip hop sonic and lyrical.masterpience if i ever seen one
Also that sound you liked that descended in original i oriental type of sound, BTS uses traditional sounds in their hip hop songs - Ddaeng, Ugh, also in solo work as Deachwita, Haegum by Suga
Flipping back and forth between languages is normal. Some words don’t translate directly either way and for the purpose of lyricism mixing them is done in basically every song. Kpop groups tend to also put out Japanese albums, sometimes Chinese versions or English versions of songs. Sometimes they put out full English songs. Only a couple groups have done full English albums…Monsta X has done 2 full English albums.
Kpop is something that always keeps you smiling. It’s a genre full of such hardworking people, endless talent and high expectations. Variations between artists are huge and there is something for everyone. Ateez, BTS, StrayKids, Seventeen and NCT are my top 5. BTS are bigger than kpop though. They are…world pop.
Awww it was lovely to see you smile for 10 mins straight! Thank you for reacting to this!
BTS has such a wide range of music it would be great if you could listen to the different styles and see what you think.
Disco Pop: Dynamite
Ballad: The Truth Untold
Pop Rock Ballad: Spring Day
Hip Hop+ EDM - Mic Drop
Poppy K-pop - Idol
This is a just a tasting menu of songs. We'll get into the main course in a bit 😂
I literally have watched this performance and ppl react to this performance countless times but I smile ear to ear every single time. Their energy and happiness is just so contagious. Sometimes I pull away from BTS for various reasons, mostly just life stuff, and when I come back, it’s like I never left. I just feel so happy when I watch them be themselves and grow and entertain us. There will never be anything like BTS ever again. A absolute phenomenon truly.
The boys of BTS are a group of perfectionists (as well as the team behind them) ... they will surprise you with any song you listen to from their repertoire ... Both the vocalists and the rappers are phenomenal ... each of them have exceptional solo projects but when they sing together they are unbeatable and phenomenal...
BTS are so versatile. They keep my interest up to the end that I just want to listen to them.💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Loved the reaction! It's always great to see people respectfully listen to them and your comments about the musical theory side of it were very interesting! I don't know much about that so it's always nice to hear what people who do think of their music
About the Korean-English question: it's very common when it comes to songs in other languages to have English words or phrases either because they sound better or express the lyrics better. BTS usually sprinkles English words in all their songs and they have only three songs that are fully in English (Dynamite, Butter, and Permission to Dance), and quite a few songs in Japanese too
Rap in almost every song is sort of a Kpop thing as far as I'm aware (I've only listened to BTS since I discovered them in 2016 but the other Kpop songs I've heard once in a while seem to always have rap, I could be wrong thou), but you should know they also have songs with only the vocalists (vocal line) and only the rappers (rap line)
I'd love to see what you think of Black Swan (it sounds very classical), Dionysus (it's rock mixed with EDM if I'm not mistaken), Fake Love (although they have a rock version, the original isn't and I'd recommend watching that first), Blood Sweat and Tears (this is a big favourite for me and I honestly just want to know what you'd think), and ON Kinetic Manifesto
I'd recommend you watch A Guide to BTS Members by Taylor if you wanna know more about them and maybe have some extra context. Thou it's quite a long video, we ARMYs love long reactions! Feel free to pause anytime since there's a lot of information to absorb
Sorry for the long comment!
Edit: I forgot to mention but Kpop is more like an industry as a whole rather than a specific genre, like if you were to react to actual Korean Pop
Also, please remember to turn on captions when reacting to anything else that doesn't automatically have captions on screen. It seems very obvious but you'd be surprised at how many reactors never turn the captions on and just end up confused when the MVs don't show what the song is about in a straightforward way! Meaningful lyrics are a big part of why BTS' songs are so well liked
Also, I'm guessing you want to react to their solo work to better analyze each of their voices? It's not a bad idea for sure but I do recommend you listen to their songs that involve all the members. I've found that whenever people think of BTS as a boyband they expect them to have only one main member and the rest to be like fillers or something. I don't quite understand why but I'm not familiar with the concept of boybands to begin with, so maybe that's why
great reaction ❤️ you should DEFINITELY check out their tiny desk!!
Thank you!
BTS Room Live foi uma ótima escolha! Vocês precisam ver BTS Tiny Desk, é incrível! 💜 Obrigada por este react!👍
Yes, they should do the Tiny Desk one also. They can get to really hear their voices in that one.
I’ve watched this video so many times because of your respect for them and great energy. Thank you!
Oh you have not only barely touched the variety of styles they do but Army. 😂. This is the perfect start down the BTS rabbit hole. Our beloved 7 dorks of chaos bring us laughter and smiles daily. I’ve never seen people who love and genuinely have such fun making so much meaningful impactful music. This is just a handful of BSides but their secret is all their songs are good catchy with incredible production and hooks. Ready for you to dive deeper! 💜💜💜
Thank you for reacting to this, it's a very fun performance. I've watched it a lot of times and am still smiling constantly as you both did! 😊
Also thank you for noticing my last comment under reaction to _Like Crazy_ video! I hope my essay wasn't too long. As you mentioned at the beginning - we fans want to be seen (and want the BTS to be seen) as something more than a mindless fandom of another pop boyband. We try to let the world know how much diversity, intelligence, kindness and positivity there is in the fandom and why BTS is a big part of our lives, how they managed to become our favourites. That's why we try to leave informative, positive and diverse commentary instead of shallow one. I won't share many informations this time around since many other armies definitely did that already.
To answer your questions:
1. Yes, it's a common thing in kpop to mix english words and phrases into the songs and have that kind of back-and-forth with it. It is mainly done for the songs to sound "cooler" and to attract international audience that can have more fun with the song if there is some familiar part or an easy hook they can sing along. However, in many kpop songs that "easy english hook" often becomes too much to the point of being ridiculous... Which I personally don't enjoy. I haven't met that in BTS' songs, fortunately.
Usually there are simple words and phrases incorporated into the mostly-korean songs but often there are whole choruses or verses sung in english, again because of the international audience that is targeted and to let the song enter into Western music market. It depends on the band/group but they usually stick to the korean language.
In BTS' case - they have a few songs entirely in english, many songs with english parts but they mostly stick to their native korean with a little bit of those english inserts. Fans tend to enjoy korean songs more because members can express themselves with more ease and we don't want them to feel pressure to speak/sing/rap in english. Also when they have songs in korean they also have deeper, more beautiful lyrics (they write most of their songs themselves). They don't have albums entirely in english and probably never will. They have a few albums in japanese though since Japan is the biggest market for kpop music (these are mostly japanese versions of their korean songs with a few japanese singles).
2. I don't know which instrument that is in "UGH" but it's definitely some asian instrument. They like to incorporate asian instruments and asian-style musical elements into their songs. That's another thing that makes their music stand out from the vast sea of pop music. Their korean roots and influences give them a unique sound and it brings those unusual melodies, chords, instruments, sounds and ideas.
Thank you for making a video with musical breakdown. I learned something new and it's a big pleasure to see more sophisticated reaction to their music than simple "it's cool/it's awesome" reaction. 😉 I will definetely watch more if you'll make a deep content like that. Have a nice day, borahae 💜
Thanks so much! We like diving deep into the music, so we're glad people are enjoying it! More videos to come!
Obrigada pela reação pessoal, eu sempre fico feliz vendo mais reatores se empolgando com os nossos garotos normais da Coreia, Borahae do Brasil 😊😊😊💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🇧🇷
There is a NPR tiny desk where they do three songs. They are three songs specifically chosen as mental health support songs because it was during 2020.
BTS make their own music that’s why they could perform it smoothly and perfectly. Aside from hours of practice, they also write the lyrics and compose the melodies that’s why they know how to express the song that captivates and pulls their audience. When they record a song, each vocalist sang the same verse to better determine which part suit each one of them. The rappers usually write their own verse or one of them write the whole song and the other rapper just rap their part. JK the youngest, the one with purple hair is the youngest and the center and main vocal of the group. Jin the other vocalist is the oldest. V the one wearing green shirt with the green mic is the second youngest and has the soulful baritone voice but could still hit the highest of notes. While Jimin with the blond hair and green vest, the one with the solo song you reacted to is the third youngest and has the highest vocal range.
There is also a version of this video on the Bangtan Subs channel that will show you what they are saying when speaking to each other. They are hilarious people in addition to being amazing artists 💜
Fun reaction, guys! You'll quickly discover that ARMYs LOVE to talk about BTS. We'll give an indepth essay to anything you ask about them.
Also, since you guys have a rock background, I can't wait for you to hear song like Fake Love and Dionysus.
Soon you'll have people asking you to check out all the individual songs that make up the 2019 MMA (Melon Music Awards) performance (it's 5 full songs and then snippets/remixes of like 7 others). And THEN check out that live performance, which has Dionysus as the finale. I just know that'll be coming in the next few months and I'm already excited.