There is another one that goes deep into the a event with actual video of witnesses & details of how they could have been saved but politics were involved. It caused a major political upheaval. It’s fascinating but hard to watch.
One thing to note is that although South Korea is a democracy, they do not have free speech laws as we have here. So any artist could potentially be "silenced" by the government. So BTS had to crouch the criticism in the form of music that can be interpreted in multiple ways. The government at the time (including the office of President) actively tried to suppress their failures in the Sewol Tragedy.
I think you two might really enjoy the 2021 Festa Room Live! It’s a mashup of their songs, starting from their first album to their 2020 BE album and it’s really fun! You’ll get a wonderful intro to many of their songs from different eras and see their personalities shine!
When you were talking abt people getting mad and there being rage for insignificant things but noted that great things have come from confrontation, do you know BTS has a song that talks about those same things? You got to check it out, the name is UGH!
Still blew my mind that this song is still on korean chart for six years! Never left the chart for once! That just show how Koreans love this song so much. This song is the most streamed on Melon chart, most liked on melon chart and have the highest unique listeners on Melon chart. This song is a pain that I will continue to exhale. I love this song
Spring Day is our eternal Queen not just because it addresses such an important topic but because many ARMY have found it to be a song of healing. I lost my mother in 2002 after she had been sick for over half of my life but until I found BTS in 2021 & found Spring Day I had yet to actually morn her & through this song I have finally found peace with her loss & now look forward to my Spring Day when I see her & my other lost loved ones when my time comes.
I'm a Korean. There is a part that many people misunderstand, so I'll just tell you that. The scene where V puts his head on the track at the beginning of the 'Spring Day' music video does not imply suicide. In Korea, if you put your head, especially your ears, on the railroad tracks, you can tell by sound whether a train is coming from afar or not. So, in the very next scene, there is a train scene with Jungkook along with the sound of the train. Also, the season V is in is winter, and it also means to wait for the next season, spring (train).
It can mean both, though, and many other things. Listening for the coming train can represent loneliness and longing - reaching out to hear the presence of something/someone. It is also risky, so being apathetic to your own safety is not far from *death ideation* or intent. One can think about dying, wish for death, or plan, but not intend to execute, suicide. We know Tae's character is melancholy - to what degree, we don't know, but all things are possible.
Creo que lo relacionan con el suicidio porque hay gente que espero la llegada de un tren para tirarse a las vías y morir... NO DIGO QUE ES ESO LO QUE V TRATO INTERPRETO EN EL VIDEO ,OJO
I am not objecting to your interpretation. I wanted to say that in Korea, if you put your head on the train track and hear it, it means hearing the sound of a train (or spring) coming from far away. Your interpretation makes sense too. have a good day.@@sarassawan8667 😘😘😘
Gosh you guys are the only reactors that always make me cry and I've watched BTS videos so many times already. You make me cry more than the onions that I cut.
@@RNTVThe MV explanation only covers the very surface details of this horrific tragedy unfortunately and not the full truth and the incredibly cruel events that had happened and I really wish more people would read or watch videos about the full story like Rotten Mango's video about the Jewol Ferry Incident to learn about what had actually happened and how cruel and horrifying it actually was. More people need to be aware of this incident and far too many people only know about the basics of this tragedy by watching short videos like the Spring Day explanation and that is a shame. This wasn't just a freak accident, it was an incredibly monstrous series of intentional events that had lead to the deaths of hundreds of innocent people that had lost their lives way too soon.
The "Spring Day explanation by Italian Army" was the hardest video to watch. It showed news coverage of "rescue efforts" and the families standing on the shore screaming for someone to save their children. So heartbreaking 💔
Watch the Italian Army's documentary. The families could see the ferry from shore, it was very close. The authorities wouldn't let anyone get on to save people so they watched the ferry sink very slowly for hours and hours as people were beating on the portholes trying to get out. The friends and families saw their loved ones die as the captain and crew sat by drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes and harassing those who took boats out to the ferry to try and do something, anything to get those people off. Hearing the wails of the mothers and fathers forced to stay on shore and chased away from saving their children stays with me. The full story is incredibly cruel.
Ese documental desgarra el corazón te da impotencia contra la injusticia, en corea se aprovechan los mayores del respeto que se les a inculcado desde niños por ello no es justo porque todo ser humano tiene derecho a expresar lo que siente los humillan, corea del sur es un país con alto índice de suicidio juvenil y este último tiempo a sido una barbaridad ya casi extraña. Cuando pienso en los jóvenes de allá me frustra me dan ganas de salvarlos a todos sacándolos de ahí 💜💜
Warning: the video by Italian Army is gut-wrenching since she actually found video and audio of the disaster. And you see the parents screaming from the shore. You need a whole box of tissues.
The song itself is not about the tragedy, but about loss and grief. The video, however is about the Sewol ferry tragedy. It was only confirmed by BTS in late 2020 in an interview. There is another explanation, by Italian ARMY that is even more heartbreaking. Italian ARMY's explanation goes more into the actual tragedy and includes footage from the tragedy, from the parents begging someone to save their children and even a clip from inside the sinking ship, where a man can be heard making an announcement that strongly urges the passengers on the ferry to stay put. The video also goes into the cause of the tragedy and it's aftermath. If you guys are strong enough to watch something like that, I highly recommend it, but it's okay if you aren't able to. That explanation video is so detailed and heart wrenching that there are a number of people who can't watch the whole thing. There are also even more details in the MV that indicate that it represents the Sewol ferry sinking than are pointed out in this video. The boys even performed Spring Day on an award show one time, and the stage was made to look as if it was on the bottom of the sea. Also, you were talking about the people with fake anger, pitching a fit over nothing. BTS has a rap line song, Ugh!, that actually addresses that type of thing. If you want to watch a lyric video of the song, there's also an explained video, Explained by a Korean by DKDKTV. That channel is very good at explaining Korean cultural references that non-Koreans aren't going to understand. BTS songs and videos really are incredible.
I still find it exceptionally difficult to watch the Italian Army explanation when I recommend it to people... I am forever grateful to them for remaining strong enough to finish it for everyone
Thank you for mentioning Italian ARMY. I disagree with a lot of Bulletproof Vibes' conclusions so I always recommend the one by Italian ARMY. She even travelled to South Korea and talked to different people to ensure she got it right. Also, BV doesn't cover why making this mv was such a huge risc for the guys politically. 💜
I disagree. The Anglicised version of the line translated "How many more nights do I have to stay up?" (몇 밤을 더 새워야) is "Myeot bam-eul deo SEWO-ya?" (I spell it this way, in order to be consistent with the same conventions of anglicization as "Sewol", which would often be anglicised as "saeweol" instead of "sewol". You have to look at the Korean script itself if you are not proficient in Korean, and when you do, you will notice that the only difference between the name of the ferry (새월) and the Korean verb 새워 is that the latter doesn't have that final letter ㄹ that is contained in 새월.) An odd similarity between the Korean word meaning "stay up" (SEWO) and the name of the ferry itself, don't you think? The irony is that the Sewol sunk while the Korean word "SEWO" means "stay up". This is poetry of the finest kind, and it clearly points to this tragedy. The timing of the tragedy was during the cherry blossom festivals in Korea, so there is another link. I believe Biblical allusions are underlying the song, because both the crucifixion and the resurrection occurred in spring, as do the "holy days" commemorating them. Yeshua and his followers were also heavily persecuted and killed unjustly. But Yeshua resurrected, and his resurrection is meant to prefigure our own "on the third day" as Hosea prophecies in Hos. 6:2, except in our case it is after 2 thousand years rather than after 2 days.
Sobbing right along with you. This song is so incredibly deep, and seeing your empathy and how the song has clearly touched you makes me cry even harder. BTS always envoking intense feelings both good and sad/cathartic, army and BTS will always be there to share in these feelings, like a comforting embrace 💜
Having lived on this earth for 75 yrs, I can’t bear the thought that so many young lives were cut short like this. I cried the first time I watched this, and I cried again with you. BTS will be in my heart always. They found me when I lost my beloved husband and literally saved my life.💜💜💜💜
💜🙏Thank you for sharing your heartfelt reaction to Spring Day...... I want to share with you a comment to another reactor from a survivor of the Sewol disaster.. I would like you to hear from him just how BTS has healed him through this song and the messages they have: His name is Chilo Abellon - and this is his public comment in full - unedited - from 2 years ago.......... "I remembered when they rescuing us its so tragic when you see your classmates/friends stuck asking and hearing them scream for help, the screaming and voices of people asking for help while the ships is sinking the scream slowly vanished. When you can’t help them because the water got deeper and deeper while they rescue us slowly. The time that i got rescued only 3 of us survived, my two classmates and i in our and my other classmates stuck in the ships hoping they’re still alive but when the time i heard the news that they’re all gone. It slowly sinking in that all my friends and the other class are gone and will never comeback. I feel guilty when I survived, I’m thinking am i lucky? Or is it not right that i was alive and not them? Do i deserve to live?. Feeling depressed, having suicidal thoughts, every night you can’t sleep because i keep hearing those scream a scream people needing a help but you can’t because your weak and got broken bones. Everything time I struggled to see what life is all about, thinking what if all of my friends survived and they with me survived. It would be dream to see that happening. I struggled to make a good life that i can be proud of because of that incident happened but when i found out about BTS my life changed me because of their music they changed my life the way that i can be proud of and I started loving myself by little by little and finally the day I realize life is so short and the incident happened 7years ago impacted my life to be a better person and all of our hardships are just a big task for us to make them done and the outcome will be 100times better the incident happened 7years ago thought me so many things. The biggest one is don’t forget they might be gone but don’t forget them put them on your heart and like life all of your hardship and your mistakes will not lose or fail you it’s always a win win situation because we always learn from them. Spring day is my number 1 fav song of BTS because I reminisce the things happened 7years ago while watching the mv and it always help me to keep going in life and do not give up on things that i want to achieve - My name is Chilo one of the survivors of the sewol ferry incident." I truly hope he does not mind me passing on his public comment - but this best shows the power of BTS message. The worst thing about the disaster - the captain and crew fled the ship the morning 9.35 - the ferry did not sink until the night - they left the warning to "not move and stay still" playing on a loop through the ship. Only the children that disobeyed the warning survived. The others drowned as they were so ingrained to listen to authority. The civilian boats that attempted to rescue people were stopped by the coast guard as people would discover the boat was illegally overloaded. Parents on the shore were receiving desperate calls and texts from their children begging for help. And the coastguard did nothing. The only rescue the coastguard made that day was the captain and crew... The people that got rescued were rescued by fishing vessels that got there first before they were stopped...3 years the ferry lay at the bottom as the Govt would not raise it for fear of discovering the truth.... They found video footage taken on mobile phones that were recovered of children wishing their families goodbye. One of the civilian rescue divers later committed suicide after having to recover so many childrens bodies knowing that he could have saved them but was forcibly stopped. As a parent I could not comprehend having to live through such a thing. Horrific that your own goverment would perpetrate and then cover up such a incident... jailing dissenters for protesting. It was proven that there were high officials with financial interests in the ferry. The president colluded with them to bury the truth and hamper investigations... 10000 people in the public eye (reporters, artists, etc) put on a Govt blacklist for speaking about it. BTS went and paid respects to the parents of the victims in 2014 when the tragedy occured. No Cameras - No fanfair - just doing what was right...They also donated approx $100,000 (that year they only earnt $300,000 - they gave 1/3 of their earnings) to help the parents in their fight for justice.... We only found out about the donation years later as one of the parents was sick of all the hatred BTS was always getting and wanted others to know just how decent they are. The MV, The album cover, The choreography all relate back to the Sewol. But The song is about missing anyone you love and are separated from. They have since been singing Spring Day during the panademic as the world is now longing for a spring day. Spring Day has never left the music charts, to this day it is still in the top 100 charts.... almost 7 years later and this song still speaks to people everywhere. I highly recommend ItalianARMY explanation video "What you still don't know about BTS Spring Day MV" but it is very hard to watch. Footage of the parents begging the coast guard to save their children shattered me.... She actually travelled to South Korea to speak with the parents and compile the video. Sorry this is so long - but I really wanted to pass his comment and information to you relating to your Spring Day Explained video.... with posting your reaction you have helped keep the memory of Sewol alive and maybe others who do not know of it will learn of the tragedy. Thank you for sharing your journey, and helping to spread BTS message.. You are a really nice couple. Sending greetings and love from Australia... BORAHAE💜 #WeNeverWalkAlone
Although I've watched multiple reaction videos to Spring Day, I never knew about the comment by the survivor, or about the way they donated 1/3 of their income that year, and there were other things that I had forgotten, so thanks a lot for this. This was a beautiful comment. ❤
I am glad this personnel comment explains too, the much of what I too read and heard about 3 year later when RM first submitted his song « Spring Day » and other songs and raps by other artists in conjunction to the public’s demand for the impeachment of the President, what was learned about was just appalling that in this day and age high government officials and the Coast Guard were untrained & stupid. You definitely see just how intellectual RM is. I heard many ARMIES, (as well as myself) watched the Movie ‘Snowpiercer’ and read the book …’Omales’ for the first time. The Director is also the same for the movie ‘Parasite’
Thank you for your reaction, this song is so beautiful, it always makes me cry, ARMY calls her the Queen, she is always present every time the boys release an album, ARMY never forgets her. I purple you , boranghen💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Yeah, if you watched the explanation by an Italian army you both would be bawling. It shows clips from the incident, parents begging the coast guard to even save 1 child, the locals trying to rescue people but we’re turned away by the coast guard and the police, a letter from a grieving mother to her son who drowned, the protest march to oust the present and finally succeeding and so on. I’ve had seen men breakdown and cry, or so angry that they had to leave the room to compose themselves , heard them talk about the ways they could have kept the ferry from sinking. It always squeezes the heart with iron hands when watching it. After the Italian army posted her explanation video she was invited by the families of the victims to come to Korea and participated in the memorial and participated in a symposium. The families of the ferry tragedy were invited to go to England to meet with the families if a tragedy that occurred at a soccer stadium where about 95-100 people were killed in a fire because the stadium people locked the doors to exits. They called their memorial “You Never Walk Alone” and that’s where BTS got their inspiration for the same title in the mv, the carousel scene. Great reaction guys!
The Italian explanation has more details and even more heartbreaking but so worth watching. It explains why the ferry had this accident. It was greed and corruption and the ferry was way overloaded. When this happened BTS and Bang PD visited the memorial site privately so they would have no publicity. You may want to watch that one off camera. Lots of tears and appreciate for this reaction.
Guys, I really really recommend whatching the Italian Army explained version, she even went to Korea to meet the families and did a very thorough investigation on what happend through the tragedy, and how government and media handled the situation. She also talked about how the boys and bighit went in deep with the families during the dark times, and how risky of a move was doing that a d the song itself. Love your reactions! Sorry for my broken english btw.
Yes!! Please … if interested in more details.. the Italian Army video adds so much more depth to understanding this whole situation and more hidden details in this music video!
The Italian Army's version is really hard to watch, though, since it includes video footage as the tragedy was unfolding. There are several reactors who couldn't even finish it because it was so upsetting, and we should respect their choice whether or not they feel they can sit through it.
@@HanabiMM That is very true. I think it is a good option if they want to have a bigger picture of all the things that happened and how itis connected to the song. But it can definitely be a very triggering video. At the end of the day it's up to them as they know how they handle emotional and triggering situations, I just don't really love this explanation video because it misses out in a lot of the context and important facts that are embedded in both the video and the song, and It makes it seem sometimes as if they are the creator's opinions instead of facts. I don't know if I'm making any sense right know, I'm struggling haha. Anyways, I respect any decision that they make because their mental health is more important than a reaction video. 😊
But is still find the Italian explanation more accurate and feel like it did justice to the song. This explanation has missed so many points, hope they read it and decide to watch it, would definitely be worth it watching their reactions.
I think people need to watch the explanation of Spring Day made by the Italian ARMY... the story of the accident is more explained on that. it needs to be seen... that made me love the song even more
Thanks for the reaction. Another thing about the Sewol Ferry Tragedy was that the former South Korean president (who was impeached in 2016) used to blacklist celebrities and artists who spoke out about the tragedy and the govt's failed response, including Director Bong Joon-ho who famously directed "Snowpiercer" and "Parasite", the Korean film that won an Oscar in 2020. In fact, BTS secretly made a donation to Serry victims in 2014 even when they were no where near as big and rich as they are now, but no one knew about it until a few years later. BTS has quite a few songs that feature social commentary including their song "Am I Wrong".
The right timeframe for context: Sewol ferry tradegy - 2014 Impeachment of sk president startet november 2016 Spring day mv release was februar 2017 Success of the impeachment was march 2017. So this mv came out at the hight of protests in seoul
@@lordamducias3100 as a korean, I'm super proud of the koreans that pushed through many day and nights to protest for the president's impeachment. All without violence. I remember this tragedy so vividly because I was the same age as the victims when it happened, but I was living in an other country so I wasn't able to participate. Every korean student at my school was shocked that something like this could happen and were all waiting for good news from the rescue team. Sadly, we all know that didn't happen though.
The clock in the laundromat is set at the exact time the last part of the Frey disappeared under the water. The students were able to talk via their phones with their parents as the ferry tilted, thinking that rescuers were on their way. There are videos that they took while the ship moved onto its side and the water was creeping in. One boy was worried that his new Nikes would get wet. Jimin is holding a pair of shoes on the beach and in the laundromat. After the sinking a group got together and bought 250 pairs of Nikes and laid them out along the shoreline so the kids would have new shoes when they went to heaven.
The worst part is that many of the phones were waterproof so they were able to see footage taken by the students as the ferry sunk and they drowned. One student even comments on video that it felt to her like a similar tragedy where students ended up dying in a subway accident because again, they were told by authorities to sit tight and not evacuate. She had no idea how true she was. And then, even after the ferry sank, there were still air pockets inside, which allowed some students to stay alive. They desperately called emergency services to be rescued but the operators thought it was a prank call and ignored them.
Beautiful reaction! Just wanted to add: The guys pretty much HAD to use symbolism in the video because at the time, the government was blacklisting celebrities, scholars, etc. who showed empathy to the victims' families and who called out the government. BTS was very young at the time....quite brave of them to put this out there knowing their fans and the public would figure it out. That's why they didn't talk about the meaning of the song and video for so long...they had to be very cautious. BTW, it was an accident, but at the BEST it was caused by negligence of the crew and the shipping company, and to add insult to injury, the following prevention of rescue efforts and the cover up. At least some of the guilty parties have been brought to justice. And also, the government now in power is not the same as it was at the time of the tragedy.
I don't think it was an "accident", because the captain was deliberately being wreckless. In a video interview shot only a year before, he boasted that he doesn't need to relying on the safety equipment that senses the terrain of the ocean floor. He claimed his naked eye is superior. There is a lot of suspicion about the strong links between the company that owned and operated the ship and the fact that a lot of the crew members were part of a religious group that was part of a mass suicide involving more than 30 people.
I just want to note, Suga and RM have talked about the meaning of spring day, why the wrote it and how they wrote it before, you can find Vlives and interviews of this. They have since confirmed that the MV was a tribute to the Sewol tragedy, but they haven’t changed their stance on the song being about lost friends 💜
5 years and I still can't watch or listen to Spring Day without breaking down 💜 I am 8000 miles away from my country, my home and it has been 11 years almost since I was able to visit my family. This song touches deep 💜💜 Thank you for your reaction. I really appreciate it 💜💜💜💜
This explanation video was good as well but the explanation from Italian Army hits different,she even include some actual footage of the parents begging and how the government oppressed them. I cried hard that I can't even breath when I watched it. The fact that the parents begged to save even one of them was heartbreaking. There are many volunteer divers who wanted to help but the coast guard block them and even cut some of their equipment. After the incident one of the volunteer divers even committed suicide because of the painful situation he saw inside the ship while retrieving the body's of the students. Those who survived was the ones who didn't listened and find a way to escape. Spring day always has a special place in my heart. Thank you for this reaction, even if its hard to watch I will watch it with you all over again. It is my way of remembering those beautiful souls. Thank you! BORAHAE! 💜 💜 💜
This was the hardest thing to watch, but the explanation (especially the Italian ARMY vid, which is much more in depth) helps show how deep their artistry runs. I can't watch that explanation video without crying. Hugs to you both.
There is a documentary on the Sewol tragedy, "Italian Army explanation", it's very sad with footage of the ferry, heartbreaking scenes of the passenger's family, it's in more detail and very very emotional!!
Just to add to this - here in the UK we had the Hillsborough tragedy where 96 people, including children, died due to crushing at a soccer stadium. They also had a yellow ribbon campaign and one of their fan songs was 'You'll Never Walk Alone' the same words written across the top of Jungkook's rusty merry-go-round in the video. I believe that some of the Sewol families from Korea visited with the Hillsborough families in the UK. In both tragedies it was found that the people responsible, including police, tried to hush things up and put the blame on the victims. We will never forget.💛💛💛💛💛💛💜
This song will always be that song for Armys. It just hits different. I highly recommend checking out the explanation by Italian Army. Her video leaves you with no doubt that the music video represents the Sewol Ferry tragedy, (BTS have since confirmed it also). It also highlights everything about the disaster that people should know. I'm from England and I remember this being in the news when it was happening, but there was nothing about the corruption and failings that were ultimately the cause of all those people losing their lives. I remember the first time I watched Italian Army's video, I was so angry that none of it was reported on, and that even in foreign media it was downplayed. It really is a must watch.
The Sewol victims are held in memory and Army has kept the song on the Korean charts every week since it was released in 2016. It’s both a heartbreaking song but it’s also helped me with grief over lost family members. BTS has never been shy about social commentary and calling out systems. On the same album is another song Am I Wrong, where they specifically call out a politician who called citizens “dogs and pigs” even incorporating this into the choreography and performed it on TV. As far as interpretation they use the Motel called Omelas only one thing the short story uses that name. They directly referenced Snow Piecer. The rest is subtle because govt blacklisting is real in Korea so they ride a line of not being direct but many many references to the tragedy. They also openly supported and donated to the families. Every Army is one “Bogoshipda” in the chorus away from crying. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our queen.
@11:04 BTS also has a song titled UGH (it's a rap song) that rages against rage being used uselessly while burying rage that could actually bring change. Your comment about their being different kinds of confrontations - one being useless and just being violent while the other type could be used as an instrument of change - just reminded me and I felt like I should share. Well done with the reaction. I'm going to continue the rest of the video.
You are correct Jess... BTS have always spoken about topics that are deemed 'unpopular' and whilst the song itself isn't strictly written for the Sewol incident, the MV has been proven to be... Just one of the reasons that we love them... always standing up and with the people who deserve it and only spreading positivity to everyone who may not be able to stand forward for themselves.. regardless of where they are in the world. RM has spoken about their message not being determined by race, colour, demographic, gender... it's for EVERYONE. BTS have been brave since being very young, if you alter the Korean age to International age the group were basically 14-18/19yrs old at debut.... for them to have been able to speak in lyrics the way that they have always done is just another aspect that makes them so unique....Some 'people' say BTS are 'dangerous' and when you see how powerful they are, with an Army behind them after more than 10 yrs... no wonder. This is always a tough one.. thank you for being so open and honest with your feelings and showing such respect for the work and the survivors. Much appreciated 💜Borahae💜
I didn't know this happened until my son, who chronicles important events on his birthday (April 16th), told me about it. That was 3 years since and we've been lighting candles every April 16th now, not only for his bday but also for those children. Sending hugs 🫂
from the few reactions I've seen from you guys, I'm a bit relieved that you guys watched this instead of the Italian ARMY explanation. Don't get me wrong, it's an absolutely overloaded and well-compiled video, but the sheer amount of real life video of media coverage can be triggering. The first time I watched it I cried so much that I almost couldn't breathe. But still, I appreciate the thought that more people are made aware of this disaster. As someone who studied event management, I've studied lots of these disasters and I'm always very emotionally drained afterwards. There are so many things that could have been done to prevent them or to minimize the damages, but these are all in hindsight. Yet it still feels incredibly unfair that the upper society keeps benefitting or escaping responsibility from these incidents. I may not know anyone from these disasters, but as a human, the least I can do is grieve for them and do my best in my work to help even a bit if ever there is an incident like this (but hopefully never again).
Yes, they faced backlash from power, but boys never fear speaking hearts and truth. If you can, watch the Italian version of explanation. It has real-time clips also to make you realize why one has to open up for this kind of side.
It's hard to think about the Sewol Ferry Disaster isn't it? As you were talking about confrontation (the Karens/Road Rage vs confronting injustice) I was reminded of BTS's song Ugh! It speaks to that. If you haven't listened to it already, I recommend it, along with the Ugh! Explained video by DKDKTV. Thank you for your always sincere, genuine reactions.
If you cry watching this explain Video, i don't know how you feel seeing the Italian Army explained version, it is so detailed and filled with real footage.... so heartbreaking ! i was so mad watching it.🤬
BTS are very special guys whom despite their own struggles don’t ever take for granted the millions of people all over the world who have felt love, comfort and strength from their lyrics and music, as well as their performances and videos. They’ve given the world so much already and I hope with all my heart that one day I can thank them for all that they have given to me. But most of all, I’m so proud of them and proud to be part of their journey. APOBANGPO. 💜💜💜
I appreciate how painfully realistic the lyrics depict how many experience lost and grief. Its so relatable that almost anyone can apply it to their own lives. The video, however, is another level. They found a way for millions of people to remember the victims on a regular basis. So heartbreaking, but also so powerful.
i just wanted to comment and let you know that while the creator labeled it as a theory we know 100% that the song and music video is about the tragedy a better explained video would be the one by Italian army though its more heartbreaking and harder to get through but she has all the correct links between the music video and information that helps you know its not a theory. bts have since came out and said it was about it as best as they could as they cant say directly due to the government previously blacklisting artists in the past. but they were asked about it and said "its about a sad event" which is as direct as we will get.
The video is ab the tragedy but the song itself as written by Namgi is about a friend I think.. and when Namjoon was looking at leaves falling from tree that evokes nostalgia.
It took incredible courage for BTS and BigHit to produce a music video like this while living under President Park Geun-hye's administration. She was a very authoritarian-leaning president, though she was freely and fairly elected. You should also check out their song "Am I Wrong?" and the explained, because it's a direct clap-back at one of her cabinet ministers who called the Korean people "pigs and dogs" and said that they "don't understand what we're trying to do for them" (by reducing their civil liberties). During this time, news came out that the Park administration had a blacklist of over 9,000 artists (painters, musicians, writers, actors, etc.) who were politically active or had said/done something the president's team didn't like. If you were on the list, you couldn't participate in any government-funded opportunities and the government leaned on broadcast companies to exclude those artists from shows. Donating money to the Sewol Families Fund was one thing that would put you on the blacklist. Anything to do with Sewol was politically explosive, because it wasn't a "freak accident" - the ferry was illegally carrying cargo containers on the top deck, when it was supposed to just carry passengers, because the ferry company wanted to make more money. Government inspectors allegedly were bribed to look the other way. When BTS and Bang Si-Hyuk heard about the blacklist, each member immediately donated 10,000,000 won ($8,800) individually to the Sewol Familes, and the company added 30,000,000 won to make it an even 100,000,000 won. They basically dared the government to blacklist them. In the end, President Park was impeached and removed from office in December 2016, and sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2018.
I cried hard watching the Italian version which is much more detailed. My gosh it was heart wrenching watching the heartbroken family who lost their loved ones
You should check out the explanation video done by the Italian ARMY. Is more focused on the tragedy itself. I think all these of these videos should be watched together.
On a further note, a MV that really touches on the societal expecations and hardships of the youth is N.O, I highly reccomend that if you're interested more in that narrative.
I suggest you also watch the Spring Day explanation made by Italian ARMY, it’s more in depth and has more information related to both the meaning and the actual tragedy. The person even went to South Korea to get answers from the people there, making it even more reliable and deep.
The live performance of this song is also very much worth a watch. Bts dont just sing their songs live, their live performances are rather an extension of the song itself. The choreography, expressions , storytelling through dance. All heartbreaking
You need to watch the italian version who offers a theory that adds more background context to the sewol ferry tragedy..it will not only make you sad but very angry. It links to an important point in korean politcal history.
There is also one done by an Italian ARMY that goes even further. I know i watched both, and like you, i cried and felt such frustration for Korean youth. I love BTS and how they bring all of us together and give a voice to to those who cannot. Many of the BTS music videos have explanation videos. I highly recommend Blood, Sweat and Tears and the Xcelete's explanation video. Borahae💜
April 16, 2023 was the 9th cycle of the Sewol ferry disaster. On a cold winter day in 2016, I lit a candle and took my young daughters to the streets, hoping to uncover the truth and punish those responsible. Many Koreans have long been depressed and traumatized by the disaster. But they were sad or angry and couldn't stay still. In the months leading up to spring, I went out into the streets and cried out for the truth of the disaster. At the time, the president was not interested in saving the people from disaster, but used it politically, discussed and decided on state affairs with a woman he was personally close to, and she was only interested in pursuing private interests. At the time of the Sewol ferry disaster, President Park was supported by conservatives as the daughter of a president who had been in a dictatorial government decades before. A generation that experienced rapid social development at the expense of many working classes after the Korean War during the dictatorship. She misses President Park Chung-hee and believes that her daughter will do well, but she only cares about her appearance and has no interest in her victims. Celebrities who mentioned the Sewol ferry at the time were blacklisted and suffered disadvantages. Critics of the regime were blacklisted and treated unequal. At the time, BTS was hated by the government for comforting and donating to the families of the victims. Blacklisted. After this, angry people held candlelight vigils for months, and in that cold winter, millions of citizens peacefully protested and impeached the president. Park Geun-hye, who was sentenced to prison after a trial and spent several years in prison, was recently released due to health problems. Of course there have been changes. But even now, absurdities, violence, and unfortunate incidents that happen to anyone without any responsibility or guilt. Accidents continue to be unfortunate. If you pass by silently, that misfortune can happen to anyone. I hope this never happens again anywhere else. Unfortunately, the government changed again last year, and forces that did not want to reveal the truth of the Sewol ferry disaster took power. After that, another tragedy occurred in Korea, the Itaewon disaster. Last year, another disaster occurred in South Korea on the Saturday just before Halloween, affecting many young people. Every time the government changes, the people are anxious, heartbroken, and angry because of the irresponsible leadership that does not prepare for such absurd safety. He was also a talented person who could be prevented.
I'm guessing you are Korean and used Google Translate for this. There were some parts that I didn't fully understand, but overall I got your message. Thanks for sharing this with us. ❤
@@s.susanmarandi9080 I'm a Korean who can't speak English. Since I wrote most of the text using a translator, I think there must have been a lot of lack of what I wanted to convey. Thank you for your understanding.
I really very much appreciate how honestly heartfelt you are, and how deeply you feel🙏 The way you express those feelings is so genuine, and meaningful! Thank you so much for the positivity that you put out to the world💜 As you said, they are very empathetic, so their naturally great at emoting the feelings of the songs they create and sing. Thank you again, for another fantastic reaction!!!
If you want to understand the Sewol Tragedy more, you can watch the Italian explanation of Spring Day. You can just watch it by yourselves and not film it if you prefer to, because I can guarantee you that you’d bawl your eyes out. The italian explanation (with english subs) is more in depth and it covers more of the politics aspect - what happened, how it happened, what the government did and DID NOT DO. It also shows the families’ and the rescuers perspectives. It is really heartbreaking but it was an eye-opener for me.
Love your reactions. They’re so sincere and relatable. Thanks for doing the explanation video. I love the explanation videos, too. Totally brings a greater understanding and appreciation for all the depth and thought put into their music/art. These ARMYs are so incredible and I hope they, also, feel our appreciation and love for their sacrifice of time and efforts. 🥹🥹💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
That’s why ARMYs called it THE Queen Spring Day because of the impact and heartfelt meaning to this song is on a deeper level. The very day ‘Spring Day’ was released on Melon (it’s like the Spotify of Korea)until to this day, it has never left the chart. Spring Day is still charting 7years after it’s release. That’s our queen Spring Day! 🤧💜💜💜💜
If the part with Jin at the bottom of the stairwell represents him being stuck watching his friends grow up without him, I think there is another beautiful symbolic moment there. Jimin looks back down at Jin. I think this represents how the survivors, friends, family, etc. will not forget them. Borahae 💜
There is a misunderstanding about this song that should be mentioned. The MUSIC VIDEO is about the Sewol Ferry tragedy. But RM wrote the SONG about missing his friends back home in Ilsan. The music video director is the person who realized it was a perfect way to commemorate what happened to the children on the ferry. BTS did write another song about the tragedy shortly after it happened (Spring Day was written a few years later). That song is called "Am I Wrong" and has lyrics that take direct aim at the politicians who were complicit in the event. It would be difficult for a foreigner to pick up on the references, but that song was pretty controversial at the time. This MV touched a lot of hearts, and the song has become one of South Korea's most cherished. It is now forever linked to the tragedy. Coincidentally, the MV came out only a few weeks before the corrupt administration responsible was finally removed from power. But the lyrics were not originally written with Sewol in mind like "Am I Wrong".
I am so thankful to see all the comments here. This means that the memory of all those who lost their lives, their families and friends are held in our thoughts and memory. This song has been called The Queen and will always be remembered as this by all Armies. Thank you so much for your heartfelt reaction. I am so thankful BTS made it a point to share this MV. A BIG HUG to both of you. Borage! 💜👏🏽🫰🏽🫶🏽
In the begining of pandemic era, when we are not allowed to go outside (lockdown) many ARMY sang this song together from they homes and then compiled to 1 video and to made us cheer up and have a hope from thus situation. Its somewhere in YT. This song always have a deep meaning for us. Btw thanks to reacting. Love from Indonesia 😊
Fans have speculated for years what the MV could be about but it was only in 2020 that we got confirmation from Jin during an interview that it was really about the Ferry: It is about a sad event, but it is also about longing. The song was written in 2017, a difficult time in Korea. Anyone talking about the Ferry or make any link towards the government were put on a blacklist in which BTS were put twice for their song Am I Wrong in 2016 and later Spring Day in 2017. Not Today was also released along with Spring Day as they are on the same album. Not only they were blacklisted but they even donated to the families and met them in person in secret. This could have been hands down, the end of their career. But thankfully, it wasn't. BTS are really special and i love them so much.
I hope you react to the other explanation too.. the italian one is more details to the mv that related to the sewol ferry tragedy.. but that one is really tough.. you might have to prepare more tissues.. Sorry for my bad english.. im from malaysia.. anwy loved your videos..
Oh they made it to the Queen! Thank you so much for your wonderful reaction. Like you, I had never heard of the Sewol Tragedy until I discovered BTS, and once I did some research, I was heartbroken. This happened in 2014, so the students who passed away were in the same age range of JK, Tae, and Jimin (and me as well!), and the other members weren’t much older. So I think they were really impacted, thinking of such a tragedy happening to others their age. While the song itself to me is about the loss of someone important to you, whether through death or simply just growing apart, and missing them terribly, there’s never been any doubt in my mind that the MV was made FOR the Sewol Tragedy. I believe RM even confirmed it much much later, but there are so many references to it. If you guys have the time, I’d highly recommend watching the ItalianARMY explanation video, whether on your own or for the channel. She explains a few of the more subtle indications and shows some footage from that horrible time. This song and MV came out in 2016, shortly before the Sewol wreckage was recovered from the ocean. For them to come out with such a MV during a time where celebrities who even mentioned the tragedy were being blacklisted by the gov’t, is just a testament to their courage and unwillingness to let injustices stay quiet. The fact that the song has stayed within the top 100 on Korean charts tells you what it meant to the Korean public as well. Thank you again for your reaction, you got me needing some tissues as well😅. Borahae!💜
The first time I heard about this I cried just like you did and you guys made me cry again. May God continue to wrap His loving arms around each child that lost their life (adults too). Thank you for this beautiful reaction. I felt their pain when they sing this song and I felt your raw emotions as well! Thank you…Borahae 💜🫰🏻
I think Spring Day will remain timeless. Every society in every nation, past and present, have similar tragedies. We are still fighting an uphill battle for a future that is better for our youths. Let's stay Young Forever.
Although this video explains the possible theories in the mv. Like what others said, The one made by an italian army is more hard-hitting cos it shows footages of the incident, the news etc and you can understand better what really happened in that tragedy, it’s significance and impact to the korean society and the aftermath of it. It can be really triggering though but i learned a lot watching it. And Spring Day has become even more meaningful to me. BTS and their company donated to and visited the families of the victims during that time but it was only known years later if i’m not mistaken.
Obrigada por reagir SPRING DAY ! Chorei do começo aí fim desse vídeo com vcs , mesmo sendo uma Army e já ter ouvido muitas vezes . Obrigada novamente por trazer essa história que muitos não conhecem, vocês são muito legais e amorosos conosco armys e com BTS 💜🫰💜🫰💜🫰💜🫰🇧🇷🇧🇷 BRASIL
It is very moving. Now you know why we get so defensive of BTS when people say they are just another boy band! They have so much depth, truth and genuine love, they are a shinning example to the world.
The New Yorker did a good documentary on RUclips about this. Also expiration by Italian Army is very good and informative. I got so angry when I found out it was preventable and how the “rescue effort “ on the part of the government was absolutely NONEXISTENT! So heartbreaking. Thank you for your diving into this .
Yes, no matter how long it is, losing someone is the hardest. Nothing and no one can replace them. They're not coming back. Those young innocent children deserved a future to change the world, to change their lives.
This song is so meaningful. The Sewol ferry tragedy was so heartbreaking. Suga and RM wrote the song based on their personal experiences. Like the loss of a friend and watching the leaves fall in the park respectively.
Spring Day was one of the first songs I heard by BTS and even without reading the lyrics or knowing anything, I could feel the emotion of this song. To this day, it's still one of my favorite songs.
This is why it hits differently when BTS do their songs and MVs. It's not that the people who covered their songs aren't talented enough. It's just their songs and MVs has more meaning than the surface. There's sincerity not just pretty faces. It's like a Disney film with hidden Mickey's in it and you have to find it.
I'm sure my fellow ARMYs already mentioned this... but to add- What you need to understand is a few things: 1- BTS were brave as hell for putting this out there. It is known that Broadcasting stations and companies will blacklist anyone going against them.. but in this case, the Government was blacklisting artists if they tried to sing or make a song about what happened. So, Namjoon and Yoongi being the two main writers on this song decided they'd say that they wrote this song while in the park, and it's about them, their friendship. Yet... the lyrics don't really reflect that at least not fully. They then said it's about not being able to see someone for a long time. Which made a little more sense but ARMYs had already figured out this video was about the tragedy, and the song.. while not extensively about it.. was made to comfort the families. ARMYs came to this conclusion when it was revealed that before this MV and song released... BTS made a sizable donation to the families of the tragedy. 2- the thing is, this video doesn't give much on what actually happened. The Italian ARMY video explaining this goes into a bit more detail but still doesn't explain everything. What happened... was that the ferry was too overloaded. See, ferry boats have limits, like anything. The cargo on the ferry was some sketchy stuff for a CEO of this big company, he had ties with the government and the cargo inside would have benefited corrupt police, government officials(including the then president Park), and the CEO. That being said... every good villain has a scapegoat. In this case.. it was the ferry captain who also was paid a lot of money to go over the ferry's limit. To make it possible a lot of the emergency supplies (like enough life vests, rafts in case of things happening where they would have to evacuate) were left at port or fully removed and stashed somewhere else. So the captain ended up getting a life sentence in 2015. But then there's other things that happened... The coast guard, which was a small team.. claimed to have not been trained properly to dive and rescue the students still trapped as the boat sank. It took hours... hours.. and no one rescued them. US Navy sent people to help... but those people were turned away mostly and told that the coast guard was handling it... but that was a lie. In the end, Fisherman went to help. Navy stepped back in and helped but by then... it was too late. President Park did nothing, parents stood on the shore screaming at the captain and crew. Some marched down to the Blue House to scream at Mrs. Park(the then president). So much could have been done but wasn't. There was so much corruption and they let the captain take all responsibility for it. Sure, he was guilty, but others played roles too and those people were not once brought to justice.... soooooo.... the Korean Public was in an uproar. If there's one thing you do NOT want to do, it's piss off the people of your country to the point where they banded together and marched on the Blue House, demanding the president tell the truth. Everyone knew she knew, she was hiding things and that didn't sit well. So they chanted things like "The truth never sinks", and "We will never give up", right outside the blue house, day and night. They camped out and made a camp for protesters in Gwanghwamun squre, in seoul. They even put up a memorial space there... however... it was removed in 2019, which is an issue the families are still fighting against even now. The reason the mayor had it removed is because it was an agreement that it would only be temporary... however there are government officials that were against this removal as well, sadly... it was removed anyway so that the Square construction could be completed. Which it's complete now, people still go there and will leave flowers. I went recently(I currently am staying with family here) and there are people who go and say prayers to the victims. Some even try to leave things inconspicuously. It doesn't always work, but they have the heart to try. The whole point of the memorial was to not only remember those lost, but also to serve as an educational spot to learn the truth of the tragedy. Erasing it only says the mayor wants to forget and wants the people to forget. But they won't. President Park was finally impeached in 2017 though, the sewol ferry tragedy wasn't the main reason but it was huge reason that led to her impeachment. There's a lot more that could be added. But I rambled on enough. Just wanted to provide a little more so you can understand that this... this is still effecting the public here in South Korea. And the most recent tragedy only brought back the same feelings as when the Sewol Ferry capsized. People don't forget, and the people here make sure that each other doesn't forget. I've heard older men arguing about the tragedy before, over who helped and who didn't, over what could be done and what was or was not done. They remind each other it seems. My Uncle often talks about it too if the subject of tragic events or corruption, or as he likes to put it- dumbass (바보= pabo- which often is translated as fool but it also mean idiot or dumbass) presidents, get brought up. Thank you for taking the time to react to this. 💜
Thank you guys for reacting to this I cried every time I watch this video. I recommend to check the Italian Army documentary to see more what really happened after the Korean revolt against the government. BTS themselves met some of the families of the kids that passed away. Bighit and BTS donated to victims families. It’s worth watching I have never seen a video like this and these boys are not afraid to use their platform that’s why I love them more. They are more than a boy band they’re philanthropist, humble and their humility is admirable. Thanks again and looking for more to come💜💜💜
The beautiful thing about this song is that it has the ability to hold many messages. The music video is without doubt a message about the sewol ferry disaster. But some of the members have also confirmed they wrote the lyrics while thinking about friends who they had lost contact with. During Covid, this song also took on a special meaning for bts and army… of looking forward to better times, when bts could hold concerts and see their fans again. They often ended their online concerts during Covid with Spring Day… a promise to see each other again soon.
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There is another one that goes deep into the a
event with actual video of witnesses & details of how they could have been saved but politics were involved. It caused a major political upheaval. It’s fascinating but hard to watch.
@@mimiOT72025 yeah the one by italian army is intense.
One thing to note is that although South Korea is a democracy, they do not have free speech laws as we have here. So any artist could potentially be "silenced" by the government. So BTS had to crouch the criticism in the form of music that can be interpreted in multiple ways.
The government at the time (including the office of President) actively tried to suppress their failures in the Sewol Tragedy.
I think you two might really enjoy the 2021 Festa Room Live! It’s a mashup of their songs, starting from their first album to their 2020 BE album and it’s really fun! You’ll get a wonderful intro to many of their songs from different eras and see their personalities shine!
When you were talking abt people getting mad and there being rage for insignificant things but noted that great things have come from confrontation, do you know BTS has a song that talks about those same things? You got to check it out, the name is UGH!
Still blew my mind that this song is still on korean chart for six years! Never left the chart for once! That just show how Koreans love this song so much. This song is the most streamed on Melon chart, most liked on melon chart and have the highest unique listeners on Melon chart.
This song is a pain that I will continue to exhale. I love this song
beautifully put 💯
Spring Day is our eternal Queen not just because it addresses such an important topic but because many ARMY have found it to be a song of healing. I lost my mother in 2002 after she had been sick for over half of my life but until I found BTS in 2021 & found Spring Day I had yet to actually morn her & through this song I have finally found peace with her loss & now look forward to my Spring Day when I see her & my other lost loved ones when my time comes.
Also the way Spring Day mv references are all through the Yet To Come mv
G DRAGON THE KING -
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I'm a Korean.
There is a part that many people misunderstand, so I'll just tell you that.
The scene where V puts his head on the track at the beginning of the 'Spring Day' music video does not imply suicide.
In Korea, if you put your head, especially your ears, on the railroad tracks, you can tell by sound whether a train is coming from afar or not.
So, in the very next scene, there is a train scene with Jungkook along with the sound of the train.
Also, the season V is in is winter, and it also means to wait for the next season, spring (train).
THANK YOU!! I am not Korean, but even I could tell that's what he was doing and I'm always a bit disappointed when someone doesn't get that
It can mean both, though, and many other things. Listening for the coming train can represent loneliness and longing - reaching out to hear the presence of something/someone. It is also risky, so being apathetic to your own safety is not far from *death ideation* or intent. One can think about dying, wish for death, or plan, but not intend to execute, suicide. We know Tae's character is melancholy - to what degree, we don't know, but all things are possible.
Creo que lo relacionan con el suicidio porque hay gente que espero la llegada de un tren para tirarse a las vías y morir...
NO DIGO QUE ES ESO LO QUE V TRATO INTERPRETO EN EL VIDEO ,OJO
I am not objecting to your interpretation. I wanted to say that in Korea, if you put your head on the train track and hear it, it means hearing the sound of a train (or spring) coming from far away. Your interpretation makes sense too. have a good day.@@sarassawan8667 😘😘😘
Gosh you guys are the only reactors that always make me cry and I've watched BTS videos so many times already. You make me cry more than the onions that I cut.
aww, hugs
G DRAGON GD
Much love from me. BTS has always amazed me with their lyricism, choreography and just overall talent. They've made me cry so many times lmao
@@RNTVThe MV explanation only covers the very surface details of this horrific tragedy unfortunately and not the full truth and the incredibly cruel events that had happened and I really wish more people would read or watch videos about the full story like Rotten Mango's video about the Jewol Ferry Incident to learn about what had actually happened and how cruel and horrifying it actually was.
More people need to be aware of this incident and far too many people only know about the basics of this tragedy by watching short videos like the Spring Day explanation and that is a shame. This wasn't just a freak accident, it was an incredibly monstrous series of intentional events that had lead to the deaths of hundreds of innocent people that had lost their lives way too soon.
The "Spring Day explanation by Italian Army" was the hardest video to watch. It showed news coverage of "rescue efforts" and the families standing on the shore screaming for someone to save their children. So heartbreaking 💔
Yes, I sobbed like a baby when I heard them screaming.
Agree
That poor man kneeling on the floor gets me every time
It shows so many more details in the video that tie in.
Watch the Italian Army's documentary. The families could see the ferry from shore, it was very close. The authorities wouldn't let anyone get on to save people so they watched the ferry sink very slowly for hours and hours as people were beating on the portholes trying to get out. The friends and families saw their loved ones die as the captain and crew sat by drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes and harassing those who took boats out to the ferry to try and do something, anything to get those people off. Hearing the wails of the mothers and fathers forced to stay on shore and chased away from saving their children stays with me. The full story is incredibly cruel.
The company that owned the Sewol is filled with members of a known suicide cult. That should tell you a lot.
Ese documental desgarra el corazón te da impotencia contra la injusticia, en corea se aprovechan los mayores del respeto que se les a inculcado desde niños por ello no es justo porque todo ser humano tiene derecho a expresar lo que siente los humillan, corea del sur es un país con alto índice de suicidio juvenil y este último tiempo a sido una barbaridad ya casi extraña. Cuando pienso en los jóvenes de allá me frustra me dan ganas de salvarlos a todos sacándolos de ahí 💜💜
They should definitely watch that video
Warning: the video by Italian Army is gut-wrenching since she actually found video and audio of the disaster. And you see the parents screaming from the shore. You need a whole box of tissues.
That one,i cried a lot when i watched it.💜🥺😭
The song itself is not about the tragedy, but about loss and grief. The video, however is about the Sewol ferry tragedy. It was only confirmed by BTS in late 2020 in an interview. There is another explanation, by Italian ARMY that is even more heartbreaking. Italian ARMY's explanation goes more into the actual tragedy and includes footage from the tragedy, from the parents begging someone to save their children and even a clip from inside the sinking ship, where a man can be heard making an announcement that strongly urges the passengers on the ferry to stay put. The video also goes into the cause of the tragedy and it's aftermath. If you guys are strong enough to watch something like that, I highly recommend it, but it's okay if you aren't able to. That explanation video is so detailed and heart wrenching that there are a number of people who can't watch the whole thing. There are also even more details in the MV that indicate that it represents the Sewol ferry sinking than are pointed out in this video. The boys even performed Spring Day on an award show one time, and the stage was made to look as if it was on the bottom of the sea.
Also, you were talking about the people with fake anger, pitching a fit over nothing. BTS has a rap line song, Ugh!, that actually addresses that type of thing. If you want to watch a lyric video of the song, there's also an explained video, Explained by a Korean by DKDKTV. That channel is very good at explaining Korean cultural references that non-Koreans aren't going to understand. BTS songs and videos really are incredible.
yeah
I still find it exceptionally difficult to watch the Italian Army explanation when I recommend it to people... I am forever grateful to them for remaining strong enough to finish it for everyone
Thank you for mentioning Italian ARMY. I disagree with a lot of Bulletproof Vibes' conclusions so I always recommend the one by Italian ARMY. She even travelled to South Korea and talked to different people to ensure she got it right. Also, BV doesn't cover why making this mv was such a huge risc for the guys politically. 💜
Yup. True
I disagree. The Anglicised version of the line translated "How many more nights do I have to stay up?" (몇 밤을 더 새워야) is "Myeot bam-eul deo SEWO-ya?" (I spell it this way, in order to be consistent with the same conventions of anglicization as "Sewol", which would often be anglicised as "saeweol" instead of "sewol". You have to look at the Korean script itself if you are not proficient in Korean, and when you do, you will notice that the only difference between the name of the ferry (새월) and the Korean verb 새워 is that the latter doesn't have that final letter ㄹ that is contained in 새월.) An odd similarity between the Korean word meaning "stay up" (SEWO) and the name of the ferry itself, don't you think? The irony is that the Sewol sunk while the Korean word "SEWO" means "stay up". This is poetry of the finest kind, and it clearly points to this tragedy.
The timing of the tragedy was during the cherry blossom festivals in Korea, so there is another link.
I believe Biblical allusions are underlying the song, because both the crucifixion and the resurrection occurred in spring, as do the "holy days" commemorating them. Yeshua and his followers were also heavily persecuted and killed unjustly. But Yeshua resurrected, and his resurrection is meant to prefigure our own "on the third day" as Hosea prophecies in Hos. 6:2, except in our case it is after 2 thousand years rather than after 2 days.
Sobbing right along with you. This song is so incredibly deep, and seeing your empathy and how the song has clearly touched you makes me cry even harder. BTS always envoking intense feelings both good and sad/cathartic, army and BTS will always be there to share in these feelings, like a comforting embrace 💜
Me too 😢😢😢
G DRAGON THE KING .
두분의 공감이 따뜻하고 마음이 아픕니다. 한국인들에게 세월호사건은 절대 잊지 못할 일입니다. 봄날MV의 의미는 나중에 알았는데 보면서 펑펑 울었던 것 같아요. 이 노래 들으면 마음이 슬픈 이유가 있었던 것 같습니다.
I will not forget them. Thank you.
I'm still crying even though I've watched this explanation a hundred times now.
There is no other group like BTS. They are amazing musicians and people.
Having lived on this earth for 75 yrs, I can’t bear the thought that so many young lives were cut short like this. I cried the first time I watched this, and I cried again with you. BTS will be in my heart always. They found me when I lost my beloved husband and literally saved my life.💜💜💜💜
한국에서 일어났던 불행한 사건을 이렇게 알아주고 공감해주고 슬퍼해주니 너무너무 감사할 따름입니다.
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💜🙏Thank you for sharing your heartfelt reaction to Spring Day...... I want to share with you a comment to another reactor from a survivor of the Sewol disaster.. I would like you to hear from him just how BTS has healed him through this song and the messages they have: His name is Chilo Abellon - and this is his public comment in full - unedited - from 2 years ago..........
"I remembered when they rescuing us its so tragic when you see your classmates/friends stuck asking and hearing them scream for help, the screaming and voices of people asking for help while the ships is sinking the scream slowly vanished. When you can’t help them because the water got deeper and deeper while they rescue us slowly. The time that i got rescued only 3 of us survived, my two classmates and i in our and my other classmates stuck in the ships hoping they’re still alive but when the time i heard the news that they’re all gone. It slowly sinking in that all my friends and the other class are gone and will never comeback. I feel guilty when I survived, I’m thinking am i lucky? Or is it not right that i was alive and not them? Do i deserve to live?.
Feeling depressed, having suicidal thoughts, every night you can’t sleep because i keep hearing those scream a scream people needing a help but you can’t because your weak and got broken bones. Everything time I struggled to see what life is all about, thinking what if all of my friends survived and they with me survived. It would be dream to see that happening. I struggled to make a good life that i can be proud of because of that incident happened but when i found out about BTS my life changed me because of their music they changed my life the way that i can be proud of and I started loving myself by little by little and finally the day I realize life is so short and the incident happened 7years ago impacted my life to be a better person and all of our hardships are just a big task for us to make them done and the outcome will be 100times better the incident happened 7years ago thought me so many things.
The biggest one is don’t forget they might be gone but don’t forget them put them on your heart and like life all of your hardship and your mistakes will not lose or fail you it’s always a win win situation because we always learn from them. Spring day is my number 1 fav song of BTS because I reminisce the things happened 7years ago while watching the mv and it always help me to keep going in life and do not give up on things that i want to achieve
- My name is Chilo one of the survivors of the sewol ferry incident."
I truly hope he does not mind me passing on his public comment - but this best shows the power of BTS message.
The worst thing about the disaster - the captain and crew fled the ship the morning 9.35 - the ferry did not sink until the night - they left the warning to "not move and stay still" playing on a loop through the ship. Only the children that disobeyed the warning survived. The others drowned as they were so ingrained to listen to authority. The civilian boats that attempted to rescue people were stopped by the coast guard as people would discover the boat was illegally overloaded.
Parents on the shore were receiving desperate calls and texts from their children begging for help. And the coastguard did nothing. The only rescue the coastguard made that day was the captain and crew... The people that got rescued were rescued by fishing vessels that got there first before they were stopped...3 years the ferry lay at the bottom as the Govt would not raise it for fear of discovering the truth.... They found video footage taken on mobile phones that were recovered of children wishing their families goodbye. One of the civilian rescue divers later committed suicide after having to recover so many childrens bodies knowing that he could have saved them but was forcibly stopped.
As a parent I could not comprehend having to live through such a thing. Horrific that your own goverment would perpetrate and then cover up such a incident... jailing dissenters for protesting. It was proven that there were high officials with financial interests in the ferry. The president colluded with them to bury the truth and hamper investigations... 10000 people in the public eye (reporters, artists, etc) put on a Govt blacklist for speaking about it.
BTS went and paid respects to the parents of the victims in 2014 when the tragedy occured. No Cameras - No fanfair - just doing what was right...They also donated approx $100,000 (that year they only earnt $300,000 - they gave 1/3 of their earnings) to help the parents in their fight for justice.... We only found out about the donation years later as one of the parents was sick of all the hatred BTS was always getting and wanted others to know just how decent they are.
The MV, The album cover, The choreography all relate back to the Sewol. But The song is about missing anyone you love and are separated from. They have since been singing Spring Day during the panademic as the world is now longing for a spring day. Spring Day has never left the music charts, to this day it is still in the top 100 charts.... almost 7 years later and this song still speaks to people everywhere.
I highly recommend ItalianARMY explanation video "What you still don't know about BTS Spring Day MV" but it is very hard to watch. Footage of the parents begging the coast guard to save their children shattered me.... She actually travelled to South Korea to speak with the parents and compile the video.
Sorry this is so long - but I really wanted to pass his comment and information to you relating to your Spring Day Explained video.... with posting your reaction you have helped keep the memory of Sewol alive and maybe others who do not know of it will learn of the tragedy. Thank you for sharing your journey, and helping to spread BTS message.. You are a really nice couple. Sending greetings and love from Australia... BORAHAE💜 #WeNeverWalkAlone
Thank you so much for sharing this comment, info, and your thoughts with us friend!
Спасибо
Although I've watched multiple reaction videos to Spring Day, I never knew about the comment by the survivor, or about the way they donated 1/3 of their income that year, and there were other things that I had forgotten, so thanks a lot for this. This was a beautiful comment. ❤
Thank you so much ❤❤
I am glad this personnel comment explains too, the much of what I too read and heard about 3 year later when RM first submitted his song « Spring Day » and other songs and raps by other artists in conjunction to the public’s demand for the impeachment of the President, what was learned about was just appalling that in this day and age high government officials and the Coast Guard were untrained & stupid. You definitely see just how intellectual RM is. I heard many ARMIES, (as well as myself) watched the Movie ‘Snowpiercer’ and read the book …’Omales’ for the first time. The Director is also the same for the movie ‘Parasite’
이렇게 같이 아파해 주셔서 감사합니다
우리 BTS도 사랑해주시고
노래에 대해 더 깊게 알아갈려고
노력해주시는 모습에 진심으로 감사합니다.
우리 애들 정말 너무 착하고 멋진 애들이거든요.계속 사랑해주세요💜
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Thank you for your reaction, this song is so beautiful, it always makes me cry, ARMY calls her the Queen, she is always present every time the boys release an album, ARMY never forgets her. I purple you , boranghen💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Yeah, if you watched the explanation by an Italian army you both would be bawling. It shows clips from the incident, parents begging the coast guard to even save 1 child, the locals trying to rescue people but we’re turned away by the coast guard and the police, a letter from a grieving mother to her son who drowned, the protest march to oust the present and finally succeeding and so on. I’ve had seen men breakdown and cry, or so angry that they had to leave the room to compose themselves , heard them talk about the ways they could have kept the ferry from sinking. It always squeezes the heart with iron hands when watching it. After the Italian army posted her explanation video she was invited by the families of the victims to come to Korea and participated in the memorial and participated in a symposium. The families of the ferry tragedy were invited to go to England to meet with the families if a tragedy that occurred at a soccer stadium where about 95-100 people were killed in a fire because the stadium people locked the doors to exits. They called their memorial “You Never Walk Alone” and that’s where BTS got their inspiration for the same title in the mv, the carousel scene. Great reaction guys!
This song holds a 😢very precious place in army's heart ❤💜🥺
The Italian explanation has more details and even more heartbreaking but so worth watching. It explains why the ferry had this accident. It was greed and corruption and the ferry was way overloaded. When this happened BTS and Bang PD visited the memorial site privately so they would have no publicity. You may want to watch that one off camera. Lots of tears and appreciate for this reaction.
Guys, I really really recommend whatching the Italian Army explained version, she even went to Korea to meet the families and did a very thorough investigation on what happend through the tragedy, and how government and media handled the situation. She also talked about how the boys and bighit went in deep with the families during the dark times, and how risky of a move was doing that a d the song itself. Love your reactions! Sorry for my broken english btw.
Yes!! Please … if interested in more details.. the Italian Army video adds so much more depth to understanding this whole situation and more hidden details in this music video!
Yes please. The one from Italian Army is the best explanation I've watched.
The Italian Army's version is really hard to watch, though, since it includes video footage as the tragedy was unfolding. There are several reactors who couldn't even finish it because it was so upsetting, and we should respect their choice whether or not they feel they can sit through it.
@@HanabiMM That is very true. I think it is a good option if they want to have a bigger picture of all the things that happened and how itis connected to the song. But it can definitely be a very triggering video. At the end of the day it's up to them as they know how they handle emotional and triggering situations, I just don't really love this explanation video because it misses out in a lot of the context and important facts that are embedded in both the video and the song, and It makes it seem sometimes as if they are the creator's opinions instead of facts. I don't know if I'm making any sense right know, I'm struggling haha. Anyways, I respect any decision that they make because their mental health is more important than a reaction video. 😊
But is still find the Italian explanation more accurate and feel like it did justice to the song. This explanation has missed so many points, hope they read it and decide to watch it, would definitely be worth it watching their reactions.
I think people need to watch the explanation of Spring Day made by the Italian ARMY... the story of the accident is more explained on that. it needs to be seen... that made me love the song even more
Thanks for the reaction. Another thing about the Sewol Ferry Tragedy was that the former South Korean president (who was impeached in 2016) used to blacklist celebrities and artists who spoke out about the tragedy and the govt's failed response, including Director Bong Joon-ho who famously directed "Snowpiercer" and "Parasite", the Korean film that won an Oscar in 2020. In fact, BTS secretly made a donation to Serry victims in 2014 even when they were no where near as big and rich as they are now, but no one knew about it until a few years later. BTS has quite a few songs that feature social commentary including their song "Am I Wrong".
The right timeframe for context:
Sewol ferry tradegy - 2014
Impeachment of sk president startet november 2016
Spring day mv release was februar 2017
Success of the impeachment was march 2017.
So this mv came out at the hight of protests in seoul
@@lordamducias3100 as a korean, I'm super proud of the koreans that pushed through many day and nights to protest for the president's impeachment. All without violence. I remember this tragedy so vividly because I was the same age as the victims when it happened, but I was living in an other country so I wasn't able to participate. Every korean student at my school was shocked that something like this could happen and were all waiting for good news from the rescue team. Sadly, we all know that didn't happen though.
Hi dears. 68yo Army here. From one tenderhearted person to another...thank goodness we're strong. Hurry back, dears.💜
The clock in the laundromat is set at the exact time the last part of the Frey disappeared under the water. The students were able to talk via their phones with their parents as the ferry tilted, thinking that rescuers were on their way. There are videos that they took while the ship moved onto its side and the water was creeping in. One boy was worried that his new Nikes would get wet. Jimin is holding a pair of shoes on the beach and in the laundromat. After the sinking a group got together and bought 250 pairs of Nikes and laid them out along the shoreline so the kids would have new shoes when they went to heaven.
That is so heartbreaking.
The worst part is that many of the phones were waterproof so they were able to see footage taken by the students as the ferry sunk and they drowned. One student even comments on video that it felt to her like a similar tragedy where students ended up dying in a subway accident because again, they were told by authorities to sit tight and not evacuate. She had no idea how true she was. And then, even after the ferry sank, there were still air pockets inside, which allowed some students to stay alive. They desperately called emergency services to be rescued but the operators thought it was a prank call and ignored them.
Beautiful reaction! Just wanted to add: The guys pretty much HAD to use symbolism in the video because at the time, the government was blacklisting celebrities, scholars, etc. who showed empathy to the victims' families and who called out the government. BTS was very young at the time....quite brave of them to put this out there knowing their fans and the public would figure it out. That's why they didn't talk about the meaning of the song and video for so long...they had to be very cautious. BTW, it was an accident, but at the BEST it was caused by negligence of the crew and the shipping company, and to add insult to injury, the following prevention of rescue efforts and the cover up. At least some of the guilty parties have been brought to justice. And also, the government now in power is not the same as it was at the time of the tragedy.
I don't think it was an "accident", because the captain was deliberately being wreckless. In a video interview shot only a year before, he boasted that he doesn't need to relying on the safety equipment that senses the terrain of the ocean floor. He claimed his naked eye is superior. There is a lot of suspicion about the strong links between the company that owned and operated the ship and the fact that a lot of the crew members were part of a religious group that was part of a mass suicide involving more than 30 people.
I just want to note, Suga and RM have talked about the meaning of spring day, why the wrote it and how they wrote it before, you can find Vlives and interviews of this. They have since confirmed that the MV was a tribute to the Sewol tragedy, but they haven’t changed their stance on the song being about lost friends 💜
5 years and I still can't watch or listen to Spring Day without breaking down 💜 I am 8000 miles away from my country, my home and it has been 11 years almost since I was able to visit my family. This song touches deep 💜💜 Thank you for your reaction. I really appreciate it 💜💜💜💜
This explanation video was good as well but the explanation from Italian Army hits different,she even include some actual footage of the parents begging and how the government oppressed them. I cried hard that I can't even breath when I watched it. The fact that the parents begged to save even one of them was heartbreaking. There are many volunteer divers who wanted to help but the coast guard block them and even cut some of their equipment. After the incident one of the volunteer divers even committed suicide because of the painful situation he saw inside the ship while retrieving the body's of the students. Those who survived was the ones who didn't listened and find a way to escape. Spring day always has a special place in my heart. Thank you for this reaction, even if its hard to watch I will watch it with you all over again. It is my way of remembering those beautiful souls. Thank you! BORAHAE! 💜 💜 💜
Spring Day is the queen of all BTS songs. It's a beautiful masterpiece.
This was the hardest thing to watch, but the explanation (especially the Italian ARMY vid, which is much more in depth) helps show how deep their artistry runs. I can't watch that explanation video without crying. Hugs to you both.
There is a documentary on the Sewol tragedy, "Italian Army explanation", it's very sad with footage of the ferry, heartbreaking scenes of the passenger's family, it's in more detail and very very emotional!!
Just to add to this - here in the UK we had the Hillsborough tragedy where 96 people, including children, died due to crushing at a soccer stadium. They also had a yellow ribbon campaign and one of their fan songs was 'You'll Never Walk Alone' the same words written across the top of Jungkook's rusty merry-go-round in the video.
I believe that some of the Sewol families from Korea visited with the Hillsborough families in the UK. In both tragedies it was found that the people responsible, including police, tried to hush things up and put the blame on the victims.
We will never forget.💛💛💛💛💛💛💜
This song will always be that song for Armys. It just hits different. I highly recommend checking out the explanation by Italian Army. Her video leaves you with no doubt that the music video represents the Sewol Ferry tragedy, (BTS have since confirmed it also). It also highlights everything about the disaster that people should know. I'm from England and I remember this being in the news when it was happening, but there was nothing about the corruption and failings that were ultimately the cause of all those people losing their lives. I remember the first time I watched Italian Army's video, I was so angry that none of it was reported on, and that even in foreign media it was downplayed. It really is a must watch.
The Sewol victims are held in memory and Army has kept the song on the Korean charts every week since it was released in 2016. It’s both a heartbreaking song but it’s also helped me with grief over lost family members. BTS has never been shy about social commentary and calling out systems. On the same album is another song Am I Wrong, where they specifically call out a politician who called citizens “dogs and pigs” even incorporating this into the choreography and performed it on TV. As far as interpretation they use the Motel called Omelas only one thing the short story uses that name. They directly referenced Snow Piecer. The rest is subtle because govt blacklisting is real in Korea so they ride a line of not being direct but many many references to the tragedy. They also openly supported and donated to the families. Every Army is one “Bogoshipda” in the chorus away from crying. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our queen.
@11:04 BTS also has a song titled UGH (it's a rap song) that rages against rage being used uselessly while burying rage that could actually bring change. Your comment about their being different kinds of confrontations - one being useless and just being violent while the other type could be used as an instrument of change - just reminded me and I felt like I should share. Well done with the reaction. I'm going to continue the rest of the video.
You are correct Jess... BTS have always spoken about topics that are deemed 'unpopular' and whilst the song itself isn't strictly written for the Sewol incident, the MV has been proven to be... Just one of the reasons that we love them... always standing up and with the people who deserve it and only spreading positivity to everyone who may not be able to stand forward for themselves.. regardless of where they are in the world. RM has spoken about their message not being determined by race, colour, demographic, gender... it's for EVERYONE. BTS have been brave since being very young, if you alter the Korean age to International age the group were basically 14-18/19yrs old at debut.... for them to have been able to speak in lyrics the way that they have always done is just another aspect that makes them so unique....Some 'people' say BTS are 'dangerous' and when you see how powerful they are, with an Army behind them after more than 10 yrs... no wonder. This is always a tough one.. thank you for being so open and honest with your feelings and showing such respect for the work and the survivors. Much appreciated 💜Borahae💜
I didn't know this happened until my son, who chronicles important events on his birthday (April 16th), told me about it. That was 3 years since and we've been lighting candles every April 16th now, not only for his bday but also for those children.
Sending hugs 🫂
from the few reactions I've seen from you guys, I'm a bit relieved that you guys watched this instead of the Italian ARMY explanation. Don't get me wrong, it's an absolutely overloaded and well-compiled video, but the sheer amount of real life video of media coverage can be triggering. The first time I watched it I cried so much that I almost couldn't breathe. But still, I appreciate the thought that more people are made aware of this disaster. As someone who studied event management, I've studied lots of these disasters and I'm always very emotionally drained afterwards. There are so many things that could have been done to prevent them or to minimize the damages, but these are all in hindsight. Yet it still feels incredibly unfair that the upper society keeps benefitting or escaping responsibility from these incidents. I may not know anyone from these disasters, but as a human, the least I can do is grieve for them and do my best in my work to help even a bit if ever there is an incident like this (but hopefully never again).
I cried while watching with you 😭😭😭 BTS is at a different level that's why they are the best in the planet 🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏💜💜💜
Yes, they faced backlash from power, but boys never fear speaking hearts and truth. If you can, watch the Italian version of explanation. It has real-time clips also to make you realize why one has to open up for this kind of side.
이 비디오를 제대로 이해하고 본 것에 대해 감사해.......언제나 이 채널을 보고 있어. 좋은 하루 보내...
It's hard to think about the Sewol Ferry Disaster isn't it? As you were talking about confrontation (the Karens/Road Rage vs confronting injustice) I was reminded of BTS's song Ugh! It speaks to that. If you haven't listened to it already, I recommend it, along with the Ugh! Explained video by DKDKTV. Thank you for your always sincere, genuine reactions.
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If you cry watching this explain Video, i don't know how you feel seeing the Italian Army explained version, it is so detailed and filled with real footage.... so heartbreaking ! i was so mad watching it.🤬
BTS are very special guys whom despite their own struggles don’t ever take for granted the millions of people all over the world who have felt love, comfort and strength from their lyrics and music, as well as their performances and videos. They’ve given the world so much already and I hope with all my heart that one day I can thank them for all that they have given to me. But most of all, I’m so proud of them and proud to be part of their journey. APOBANGPO. 💜💜💜
I appreciate how painfully realistic the lyrics depict how many experience lost and grief. Its so relatable that almost anyone can apply it to their own lives. The video, however, is another level. They found a way for millions of people to remember the victims on a regular basis. So heartbreaking, but also so powerful.
i just wanted to comment and let you know that while the creator labeled it as a theory we know 100% that the song and music video is about the tragedy a better explained video would be the one by Italian army though its more heartbreaking and harder to get through but she has all the correct links between the music video and information that helps you know its not a theory. bts have since came out and said it was about it as best as they could as they cant say directly due to the government previously blacklisting artists in the past. but they were asked about it and said "its about a sad event" which is as direct as we will get.
The video is ab the tragedy but the song itself as written by Namgi is about a friend I think.. and when Namjoon was looking at leaves falling from tree that evokes nostalgia.
Who else wants them to react to the Italian Army Explanation video ? 🙋🏻♀️
It took incredible courage for BTS and BigHit to produce a music video like this while living under President Park Geun-hye's administration. She was a very authoritarian-leaning president, though she was freely and fairly elected. You should also check out their song "Am I Wrong?" and the explained, because it's a direct clap-back at one of her cabinet ministers who called the Korean people "pigs and dogs" and said that they "don't understand what we're trying to do for them" (by reducing their civil liberties). During this time, news came out that the Park administration had a blacklist of over 9,000 artists (painters, musicians, writers, actors, etc.) who were politically active or had said/done something the president's team didn't like. If you were on the list, you couldn't participate in any government-funded opportunities and the government leaned on broadcast companies to exclude those artists from shows. Donating money to the Sewol Families Fund was one thing that would put you on the blacklist. Anything to do with Sewol was politically explosive, because it wasn't a "freak accident" - the ferry was illegally carrying cargo containers on the top deck, when it was supposed to just carry passengers, because the ferry company wanted to make more money. Government inspectors allegedly were bribed to look the other way. When BTS and Bang Si-Hyuk heard about the blacklist, each member immediately donated 10,000,000 won ($8,800) individually to the Sewol Familes, and the company added 30,000,000 won to make it an even 100,000,000 won. They basically dared the government to blacklist them. In the end, President Park was impeached and removed from office in December 2016, and sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2018.
I suggest the BTS Room Live next to lift the mood c:
Added to our list, thank you friend
You should watch the Italian documentary with translation about the ferry tragedy
I cried hard watching the Italian version which is much more detailed. My gosh it was heart wrenching watching the heartbroken family who lost their loved ones
You should check out the explanation video done by the Italian ARMY. Is more focused on the tragedy itself. I think all these of these videos should be watched together.
Totally agree!
On a further note, a MV that really touches on the societal expecations and hardships of the youth is N.O, I highly reccomend that if you're interested more in that narrative.
I suggest you also watch the Spring Day explanation made by Italian ARMY, it’s more in depth and has more information related to both the meaning and the actual tragedy. The person even went to South Korea to get answers from the people there, making it even more reliable and deep.
The live performance of this song is also very much worth a watch. Bts dont just sing their songs live, their live performances are rather an extension of the song itself. The choreography, expressions , storytelling through dance. All heartbreaking
Helo Jess and Mike. Love your reactions and your vibe as always. Such a heart breaking accident. The song i amazing.
Hello friend! Truly heart breaking
You need to watch the italian version who offers a theory that adds more background context to the sewol ferry tragedy..it will not only make you sad but very angry. It links to an important point in korean politcal history.
There is also one done by an Italian ARMY that goes even further. I know i watched both, and like you, i cried and felt such frustration for Korean youth. I love BTS and how they bring all of us together and give a voice to to those who cannot.
Many of the BTS music videos have explanation videos.
I highly recommend Blood, Sweat and Tears and the Xcelete's explanation video.
Borahae💜
April 16, 2023 was the 9th cycle of the Sewol ferry disaster.
On a cold winter day in 2016, I lit a candle and took my young daughters to the streets, hoping to uncover the truth and punish those responsible.
Many Koreans have long been depressed and traumatized by the disaster. But they were sad or angry and couldn't stay still. In the months leading up to spring, I went out into the streets and cried out for the truth of the disaster. At the time, the president was not interested in saving the people from disaster, but used it politically, discussed and decided on state affairs with a woman he was personally close to, and she was only interested in pursuing private interests.
At the time of the Sewol ferry disaster, President Park was supported by conservatives as the daughter of a president who had been in a dictatorial government decades before. A generation that experienced rapid social development at the expense of many working classes after the Korean War during the dictatorship. She misses President Park Chung-hee and believes that her daughter will do well, but she only cares about her appearance and has no interest in her victims. Celebrities who mentioned the Sewol ferry at the time were blacklisted and suffered disadvantages.
Critics of the regime were blacklisted and treated unequal. At the time, BTS was hated by the government for comforting and donating to the families of the victims. Blacklisted. After this, angry people held candlelight vigils for months, and in that cold winter, millions of citizens peacefully protested and impeached the president.
Park Geun-hye, who was sentenced to prison after a trial and spent several years in prison, was recently released due to health problems.
Of course there have been changes. But even now, absurdities, violence, and unfortunate incidents that happen to anyone without any responsibility or guilt.
Accidents continue to be unfortunate.
If you pass by silently, that misfortune can happen to anyone.
I hope this never happens again anywhere else.
Unfortunately, the government changed again last year, and forces that did not want to reveal the truth of the Sewol ferry disaster took power. After that, another tragedy occurred in Korea, the Itaewon disaster. Last year, another disaster occurred in South Korea on the Saturday just before Halloween, affecting many young people. Every time the government changes, the people are anxious, heartbroken, and angry because of the irresponsible leadership that does not prepare for such absurd safety. He was also a talented person who could be prevented.
I'm guessing you are Korean and used Google Translate for this. There were some parts that I didn't fully understand, but overall I got your message. Thanks for sharing this with us. ❤
@@s.susanmarandi9080 I'm a Korean who can't speak English. Since I wrote most of the text using a translator, I think there must have been a lot of lack of what I wanted to convey. Thank you for your understanding.
I can't imagine how u guys would feel if you watched Italian ARMY's Spring Day Explanation Video
I waited for this one! Cant wait until you get deeper into BTS bora world💜
I really very much appreciate how honestly heartfelt you are, and how deeply you feel🙏
The way you express those feelings is so genuine, and meaningful! Thank you so much for the positivity that you put out to the world💜
As you said, they are very empathetic, so their naturally great at emoting the feelings of the songs they create and sing.
Thank you again, for another fantastic reaction!!!
If you want to understand the Sewol Tragedy more, you can watch the Italian explanation of Spring Day. You can just watch it by yourselves and not film it if you prefer to, because I can guarantee you that you’d bawl your eyes out. The italian explanation (with english subs) is more in depth and it covers more of the politics aspect - what happened, how it happened, what the government did and DID NOT DO. It also shows the families’ and the rescuers perspectives. It is really heartbreaking but it was an eye-opener for me.
Finally I been waiting for a bts reaction this whole week😂💜
Love your reactions. They’re so sincere and relatable. Thanks for doing the explanation video. I love the explanation videos, too. Totally brings a greater understanding and appreciation for all the depth and thought put into their music/art. These ARMYs are so incredible and I hope they, also, feel our appreciation and love for their sacrifice of time and efforts. 🥹🥹💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
That’s why ARMYs called it THE Queen Spring Day because of the impact and heartfelt meaning to this song is on a deeper level. The very day ‘Spring Day’ was released on Melon (it’s like the Spotify of Korea)until to this day, it has never left the chart. Spring Day is still charting 7years after it’s release. That’s our queen Spring Day! 🤧💜💜💜💜
If the part with Jin at the bottom of the stairwell represents him being stuck watching his friends grow up without him, I think there is another beautiful symbolic moment there.
Jimin looks back down at Jin. I think this represents how the survivors, friends, family, etc. will not forget them. Borahae 💜
There is a misunderstanding about this song that should be mentioned. The MUSIC VIDEO is about the Sewol Ferry tragedy. But RM wrote the SONG about missing his friends back home in Ilsan. The music video director is the person who realized it was a perfect way to commemorate what happened to the children on the ferry.
BTS did write another song about the tragedy shortly after it happened (Spring Day was written a few years later). That song is called "Am I Wrong" and has lyrics that take direct aim at the politicians who were complicit in the event. It would be difficult for a foreigner to pick up on the references, but that song was pretty controversial at the time.
This MV touched a lot of hearts, and the song has become one of South Korea's most cherished. It is now forever linked to the tragedy. Coincidentally, the MV came out only a few weeks before the corrupt administration responsible was finally removed from power. But the lyrics were not originally written with Sewol in mind like "Am I Wrong".
I am so thankful to see all the comments here. This means that the memory of all those who lost their lives, their families and friends are held in our thoughts and memory. This song has been called The Queen and will always be remembered as this by all Armies.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt reaction.
I am so thankful BTS made it a point to share this MV.
A BIG HUG to both of you. Borage! 💜👏🏽🫰🏽🫶🏽
In the begining of pandemic era, when we are not allowed to go outside (lockdown) many ARMY sang this song together from they homes and then compiled to 1 video and to made us cheer up and have a hope from thus situation. Its somewhere in YT. This song always have a deep meaning for us. Btw thanks to reacting. Love from Indonesia 😊
Thanks for reminding me about this.
Fans have speculated for years what the MV could be about but it was only in 2020 that we got confirmation from Jin during an interview that it was really about the Ferry: It is about a sad event, but it is also about longing.
The song was written in 2017, a difficult time in Korea. Anyone talking about the Ferry or make any link towards the government were put on a blacklist in which BTS were put twice for their song Am I Wrong in 2016 and later Spring Day in 2017. Not Today was also released along with Spring Day as they are on the same album. Not only they were blacklisted but they even donated to the families and met them in person in secret. This could have been hands down, the end of their career. But thankfully, it wasn't. BTS are really special and i love them so much.
I hope you react to the other explanation too.. the italian one is more details to the mv that related to the sewol ferry tragedy.. but that one is really tough.. you might have to prepare more tissues..
Sorry for my bad english.. im from malaysia.. anwy loved your videos..
Oh they made it to the Queen! Thank you so much for your wonderful reaction. Like you, I had never heard of the Sewol Tragedy until I discovered BTS, and once I did some research, I was heartbroken. This happened in 2014, so the students who passed away were in the same age range of JK, Tae, and Jimin (and me as well!), and the other members weren’t much older. So I think they were really impacted, thinking of such a tragedy happening to others their age.
While the song itself to me is about the loss of someone important to you, whether through death or simply just growing apart, and missing them terribly, there’s never been any doubt in my mind that the MV was made FOR the Sewol Tragedy. I believe RM even confirmed it much much later, but there are so many references to it. If you guys have the time, I’d highly recommend watching the ItalianARMY explanation video, whether on your own or for the channel. She explains a few of the more subtle indications and shows some footage from that horrible time.
This song and MV came out in 2016, shortly before the Sewol wreckage was recovered from the ocean. For them to come out with such a MV during a time where celebrities who even mentioned the tragedy were being blacklisted by the gov’t, is just a testament to their courage and unwillingness to let injustices stay quiet. The fact that the song has stayed within the top 100 on Korean charts tells you what it meant to the Korean public as well.
Thank you again for your reaction, you got me needing some tissues as well😅. Borahae!💜
The first time I heard about this I cried just like you did and you guys made me cry again. May God continue to wrap His loving arms around each child that lost their life (adults too). Thank you for this beautiful reaction. I felt their pain when they sing this song and I felt your raw emotions as well! Thank you…Borahae 💜🫰🏻
BTS are big on speaking up for the youth of Korea and the injustices they face, especially during their debut and earlier days.
I'm purple you,BORAHAE💜🤗
You both have such warm, open hearts. It’s beautiful. 💜
I think Spring Day will remain timeless. Every society in every nation, past and present, have similar tragedies. We are still fighting an uphill battle for a future that is better for our youths. Let's stay Young Forever.
Although this video explains the possible theories in the mv. Like what others said, The one made by an italian army is more hard-hitting cos it shows footages of the incident, the news etc and you can understand better what really happened in that tragedy, it’s significance and impact to the korean society and the aftermath of it. It can be really triggering though but i learned a lot watching it. And Spring Day has become even more meaningful to me.
BTS and their company donated to and visited the families of the victims during that time but it was only known years later if i’m not mistaken.
I cried so hard when I first time watched the explanation video of an Italian ARMY. It has actual scenes of the ship sinking and the parents crying.
Obrigada por reagir SPRING DAY ! Chorei do começo aí fim desse vídeo com vcs , mesmo sendo uma Army e já ter ouvido muitas vezes . Obrigada novamente por trazer essa história que muitos não conhecem, vocês são muito legais e amorosos conosco armys e com BTS 💜🫰💜🫰💜🫰💜🫰🇧🇷🇧🇷 BRASIL
It is very moving. Now you know why we get so defensive of BTS when people say they are just another boy band! They have so much depth, truth and genuine love, they are a shinning example to the world.
Can i just say, you two are just so precious. I love how genuine and compassionate you both are
might have watched this many times
but it still hits hard
thanks for reacting to this
Wow I’m crying with you guys
The New Yorker did a good documentary on RUclips about this. Also expiration by Italian Army is very good and informative. I got so angry when I found out it was preventable and how the “rescue effort “ on the part of the government was absolutely NONEXISTENT! So heartbreaking.
Thank you for your diving into this .
Rebirth of a generation...we shall change the world
Yes, no matter how long it is, losing someone is the hardest. Nothing and no one can replace them. They're not coming back.
Those young innocent children deserved a future to change the world, to change their lives.
That was a beautiful and heartfelt reaction. Thank you. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
This song is so meaningful. The Sewol ferry tragedy was so heartbreaking. Suga and RM wrote the song based on their personal experiences. Like the loss of a friend and watching the leaves fall in the park respectively.
Spring Day was one of the first songs I heard by BTS and even without reading the lyrics or knowing anything, I could feel the emotion of this song. To this day, it's still one of my favorite songs.
Years have passed, this song still brings tears
Is such an amazing message this song even today after six years keep charting high on the charts. We'll never forget.
This is why it hits differently when BTS do their songs and MVs. It's not that the people who covered their songs aren't talented enough. It's just their songs and MVs has more meaning than the surface. There's sincerity not just pretty faces. It's like a Disney film with hidden Mickey's in it and you have to find it.
우리는 그 아이들을 여전히 생생하게 기억하고 있습니다.
감사합니다. 영상을 보면서 또 눈물을 흘렸어요.
아 참, 어제 저 영상을 촬영한 바닷가를 찾아 모래사장을 걷다 왔어요.
I'm sure my fellow ARMYs already mentioned this... but to add- What you need to understand is a few things: 1- BTS were brave as hell for putting this out there. It is known that Broadcasting stations and companies will blacklist anyone going against them.. but in this case, the Government was blacklisting artists if they tried to sing or make a song about what happened.
So, Namjoon and Yoongi being the two main writers on this song decided they'd say that they wrote this song while in the park, and it's about them, their friendship. Yet... the lyrics don't really reflect that at least not fully.
They then said it's about not being able to see someone for a long time. Which made a little more sense but ARMYs had already figured out this video was about the tragedy, and the song.. while not extensively about it.. was made to comfort the families. ARMYs came to this conclusion when it was revealed that before this MV and song released... BTS made a sizable donation to the families of the tragedy.
2- the thing is, this video doesn't give much on what actually happened. The Italian ARMY video explaining this goes into a bit more detail but still doesn't explain everything.
What happened... was that the ferry was too overloaded. See, ferry boats have limits, like anything. The cargo on the ferry was some sketchy stuff for a CEO of this big company, he had ties with the government and the cargo inside would have benefited corrupt police, government officials(including the then president Park), and the CEO.
That being said... every good villain has a scapegoat. In this case.. it was the ferry captain who also was paid a lot of money to go over the ferry's limit. To make it possible a lot of the emergency supplies (like enough life vests, rafts in case of things happening where they would have to evacuate) were left at port or fully removed and stashed somewhere else. So the captain ended up getting a life sentence in 2015. But then there's other things that happened... The coast guard, which was a small team.. claimed to have not been trained properly to dive and rescue the students still trapped as the boat sank. It took hours... hours.. and no one rescued them. US Navy sent people to help... but those people were turned away mostly and told that the coast guard was handling it... but that was a lie.
In the end, Fisherman went to help. Navy stepped back in and helped but by then... it was too late. President Park did nothing, parents stood on the shore screaming at the captain and crew. Some marched down to the Blue House to scream at Mrs. Park(the then president). So much could have been done but wasn't. There was so much corruption and they let the captain take all responsibility for it. Sure, he was guilty, but others played roles too and those people were not once brought to justice.... soooooo.... the Korean Public was in an uproar. If there's one thing you do NOT want to do, it's piss off the people of your country to the point where they banded together and marched on the Blue House, demanding the president tell the truth.
Everyone knew she knew, she was hiding things and that didn't sit well. So they chanted things like "The truth never sinks", and "We will never give up", right outside the blue house, day and night. They camped out and made a camp for protesters in Gwanghwamun squre, in seoul. They even put up a memorial space there... however... it was removed in 2019, which is an issue the families are still fighting against even now. The reason the mayor had it removed is because it was an agreement that it would only be temporary... however there are government officials that were against this removal as well, sadly... it was removed anyway so that the Square construction could be completed. Which it's complete now, people still go there and will leave flowers. I went recently(I currently am staying with family here) and there are people who go and say prayers to the victims. Some even try to leave things inconspicuously. It doesn't always work, but they have the heart to try.
The whole point of the memorial was to not only remember those lost, but also to serve as an educational spot to learn the truth of the tragedy. Erasing it only says the mayor wants to forget and wants the people to forget. But they won't.
President Park was finally impeached in 2017 though, the sewol ferry tragedy wasn't the main reason but it was huge reason that led to her impeachment.
There's a lot more that could be added. But I rambled on enough. Just wanted to provide a little more so you can understand that this... this is still effecting the public here in South Korea. And the most recent tragedy only brought back the same feelings as when the Sewol Ferry capsized. People don't forget, and the people here make sure that each other doesn't forget. I've heard older men arguing about the tragedy before, over who helped and who didn't, over what could be done and what was or was not done. They remind each other it seems. My Uncle often talks about it too if the subject of tragic events or corruption, or as he likes to put it- dumbass (바보= pabo- which often is translated as fool but it also mean idiot or dumbass) presidents, get brought up.
Thank you for taking the time to react to this. 💜
Oh Lord this hit differently
Thank you so much 💜🙏 💜💕you beautiful and good people 🥺💜🙏
Thank you guys for reacting to this I cried every time I watch this video. I recommend to check the Italian Army documentary to see more what really happened after the Korean revolt against the government. BTS themselves met some of the families of the kids that passed away. Bighit and BTS donated to victims families. It’s worth watching I have never seen a video like this and these boys are not afraid to use their platform that’s why I love them more. They are more than a boy band they’re philanthropist, humble and their humility is admirable. Thanks again and looking for more to come💜💜💜
spring day always stays on the charts. its pretty symbolic--don't forget❤
The beautiful thing about this song is that it has the ability to hold many messages. The music video is without doubt a message about the sewol ferry disaster. But some of the members have also confirmed they wrote the lyrics while thinking about friends who they had lost contact with. During Covid, this song also took on a special meaning for bts and army… of looking forward to better times, when bts could hold concerts and see their fans again. They often ended their online concerts during Covid with Spring Day… a promise to see each other again soon.