To me the difference is how each member of band is treated. In USA bands usually have a lead singer, and there may be a person in the band who never gets the microphone for themselves, but in BTS each member gets the microphone in a song. Everyone has their time to shine, and they also have solo songs under BTS. And songs with just the rappers or just the vocalists.
I can definitely tell there is no selfishness in the group , they all have love and respect for each other and want everyone to equally succeed ! Makes me respect them even more !
As an Army I'm telling you that nobody has our hearts individually cause our hearts belong to all of them. As their fandom we are happy when they are together and we know that they are also happy when they are together. Armys also give them all the space to shine individually. They can go solo when they want and then come back as a group, they can do whatever they want because Armys love them unconditionally due to the fact that they are real brothers, real geniouses, really humble and care so much about music and Armys. We are talking about the bests of the bests and you will find out gradually as you go deeper into the rabbit hole. Thank you for reacting.
I'm OT7, When I was a baby ARMY I had favorite members(bias) but after sometime I realized that despite their differences, genuine friendship and collaboration can create something extraordinary. It's about appreciating the authenticity, teamwork, and positive influence they bring to our lives. Each member contributes uniquely to the group's dynamic and has a distinct personality, skill set, and perspective, bringing a vibrant and diverse palette to the group.💜💜
I didn't know much or if anything about BTS before this video. But after watching , i have a better understanding and have a lot of respect for who they are and what they do! I cant wait to react to more of their music and art in the future 😄
I'm the same! I'm OT7, I can't choose. They all are so brilliant! It's like asking who you like better mum or dad? 🤷🏼♀️ But I totally get it that people relate to some members better than to others and that's totally fine! Love you ARMY! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
35:39 Jungkook is all grown up now, but he'll still always be their baby, lol. Suga in particular is always commenting things like, "Our Jungkookie is all grown up now..." disbelievingly every time he sees him, heh.
@@_LVLUP_ yeah, in Korea, when someone's very close to you, they add "-ah" or "-ie" at the end of your name.. it's literally a sign that you're close. like example, we call RM "Joonie" or jhope, we call him "Hobi" or "Hoba" (in Korean, Hope is spelled and pronounced as Hob)
@@_LVLUP_@_LVLUP_ Also, with Jungkook, since he grew up with the members, you can see how his interests are a great blend of all the other members. He has definitely excelled in all of them, but since he was around the members, his hyungs (older brothers), during a very pivotal time in his life. He was learning not just about himself but about what his interests were in life, and he had his hyungs around him all the time who were into all these different things and who were more than happy to teach him about them so he was able to learn and since he is so talented he was able to not just learn them but become amazingly talented at them. Also, with the nickname, you can see other languages do that, too. Spanish does it by adding -ito or -ita onto the last part, depending on if it is a girl or boy.
Thank you for finding them. Among ARMY, there is a saying that BTS finds you when you need them the most in your life. :) My bias is Jin, but I basically love all seven of them. They all have different personalities and different talents, and they seem to combine like cogwheels to create the best balance and synergy. :) As others have already mentioned, the reason why this introduction video is until 2022 is that BTS members have all gone into military service in accordance with South Korean law. After releasing a collaboration single, The Astronaut, with Coldplay, Jin, the oldest member, already enlisted about 13 months ago and is currently serving as an assistant in the Korean Army boot camp under Korean law. And J-Hope joined the military about 9 months ago after releasing his solo album Jack In The Box and collaborating with J.Cole. J-Hope is also serving as an assistant to the Korean Army boot camp in a different unit from Jin. Suga released his solo album, D-Day, and he sold out all of his world tours and ended successfully, and he joined the army, last September 22. And V and RM joined the army on December 11, and Jimin and Jungkook joined the army together on December 12. RM ,the leader of BTS, released his solo album, INDIGO, and another album will be released after joining the army. Jimin released his first solo album, Face, last March, and the title track of the album, Like Crazy, became the first Korean male solo artist to reach the Billboard Hot 100. V released his solo album, Layover, last September, and after joining the army, he is scheduled to collaborate with IU, a Korean female soloist. Jungkook, the youngest member, sang "Dreamers" at the opening ceremony of last year's World Cup in Qatar, and his single "Seven" released last July became the second Korean male solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100, and recently released his first solo album, GOLDEN. Due to their military duty, BTS briefly stopped working on a group they had been working on for eight years, and have been focusing on solo work for the past year. They promised their fan base, ARMY that each of them will grow further through solo projects and come back together in 2025 after completing their military service. Five months from now, on June 12, Jin will return from the military, and J-Hope will also return to our side on October 17. Jin and J-Hope, who will be discharged first, will entertain ARMY until the other five members return in June 2025. :) You can watch videos of their enlistment day on their official channel, BANGTANTV, and see the seven of them filled with trust and love. :) Oh, can I recommend some songs that I was comforted by them? I'd like to introduce the story of the iconic trilogy that led them to a speech to the United Nations General Assembly. DNA: Joy of fateful love → Fake Love: Realizing that love was a lie → IDOL, The Truth Untold, Epiphany, Answer Love Myself: To love other people completely, you should love yourself first. These are included in Love Yourself Trilogy. And RM's speech at the UN cannot be missed. He was only 24 years old at the time! Dynamite, Butter, Permission to Dance, these three songs were released in English to give positive energy to people around the world during the pandemic caused by Covid-19. :) Most of their songs are in Korean, and their music video provides subtitles in several languages, including English. And I highly recommend the music video and live performance of Spring Day and Mic Drop. These two songs are totally different from each other, and you can feel the diversity of their music. The lyrics of BTS' songs are based on their own experiences, and their albums are organic because they contain their growth narrative. It'll also be fun to listen to their albums in order and analyze them. :) If you're curious about their personalities, I recommend their variety show, Run BTS. (There is also their song, live performance, and dance practice with the same title as this.) There is a considerable gap between them on stage and usual. They are actually very cute and funny. 🤣 Oh, I recommend Suchwita(meaning time to get drunk with Suga), too. Suchwita is a talk show created by Suga to promote the members' solo albums. Now, it's much larger than his initial intention, so he invited a variety of guests other than the members, though. 🤣 Episodes in which the members appeared are ep.1, 7, 9, 12, 14, 15, 18 and 21. :) You can hear the behind-the-scenes stories of the members' solo work in these videos. He is currently serving in the military, and profitable activities during military service are prohibited under Korean law, so episodes he filmed in advance before joining the military are now being released every few weeks. And I highly recommend BTS HARDSHIPS 2013-2021 by xCeleste. This video shows why BTS and ARMY have a strong bond and why ARMY is so protective of BTS. Sorry for this long comment. But I hope you enjoy this journey. :)
Suga does civil service because of his shoulder. Dreamers is from 2022... we all have to get used to the fact it is 2024 now. 😋 Personally I would tell the "Love Yourself" era with: Intro: Serendibity -> DNA -> Outro: Her -> Intro: Singularity -> Fake Love -> Outro: Tear -> Epiphany -> IDOL -> Answer Love Myself (Korean and Japanese) 💜
I'm already 61 years old and still a big fan of BTS. Not only can the boys sing and dance well, they are simply likeable. They have an amazing stage presence... They worked hard to achieve such popularity. At the peak of their careers, they now have to join the military. This only exists in Korea. I take my hat off and will remain a loyal fan until the end.
@@_LVLUP_ If you are interested in details try bby gang mag. Here are a few suggestions: - BTS vs K-pop (has a definetion what K-pop even is) - BTS: More than K-pop (why BTS) "The Rise of Bangtan"-series has a lot of context, is themed and the Bonus is funny.
thanks for your reaction to BTS. I am a 52-year-old Army from Chile and I really liked your reaction. There are many videos of the boys and don't worry about the language, because the vast majority of them are subtitled. In addition to their songs as a group, everyone has their solo songs. They are currently doing their mandatory military service in South Korea since the country is only in a truce with North Korea. Two of them finish their service this year, the rest will do so in 2025 where they will return as a group to perform new songs and concerts. Greetings from Chile. Borahae!
Well I hope things only get better for their country so they can come home back to their fans, make amazing music and be together again! It seems like those are all the things that make them happy
Don't underestimate ARMY; we love all 7 equally but have one we relate to the most, our bias BUT...if all 7 went "LIVE" at the same time. hahahaha... ARMY would have all screens up for all 7 on all devices within 30 seconds world wide notifications and alarms blasting (waking up half the world included) we log on.. We roll like that and BTS knows it LOL! oh, side-note, it would break the internet NS!
BTS are really CZcamsrs, when no K-pop groups were doing this. Now all the K-pop groups are monitoring everything BTS did and does, and are stepping in their exact footsteps in the snow.
Just as an FYI, Koreans calculate age differently than the rest of the world, so when they state their age, they are usually one or two years younger by international standards. In Jungkook's case, he was actually 14 when he joined BTS in 2011, and was 15 when they debuted in 2013.
No, he wasn't. He was 13 at *audition*. Then 15 when he joined - and debuted - with BTS. He's said it himself. He auditioned "in the summer of 2011" . Back then (not sure if it's still true), official auditions were held in June/July (though companies would go to schools, dance academies, etc. year round to recruit). Him being born in Sept. means that was roughly 2-3 months *before* his 14th birthday. He was a trainee from age 13 to age 15 - just under a year and a half. Note that in the summer of 2012 (at age 14) is when he came to the U.S. for a 3-week intense training session in hip hop style dance. That's when, as he spoke about in American Hustle Life, that the 1 day they took a break "just to have fun", he wasn't allowed to swim in the ocean because he didn't wash his clothes while in that "training camp". LOL Anyway, he often talks of moving into the dorm - thus joining BTS - in Nov. of 2012. With a Sept. b-day? That means he joined BTS around 2-3 months *after* his 15th birthday. So, he was an "old 13" at audition, but a "young 15" when joining BTS.
@MystiqueRisingSun That is simply not accurate. He moved into the dorm in summer of 2011. He "himself" says he was 15 because he is using Korean age. He did audition in June...AND shortly thereafter moved to the dorm. He lived in the dorm while a trainee! I don't know where you're getting November 2012 from, but it doesn't even make sense given they've often said Jimin was the last to join them, and he was in the dorm by May of 2012. In fact, the only member who didn't live at the dorm for the majority of their trainee time was Jin. Jin is WIDELY known to have moved into the dorm last, in July of 2012.
Bts is the type of group that is once in a lifetime, they are beyond special!!! My bias is Jungkook but i am OT7 i love all of them equally i admire them so much. BTS held a free concert on 15 October 2022, called “BTS ‘Yet to Come’ in Busan,” had some 50,000 in-person audiences at the Asiad Main Stadium and another 10,000 watching at a live retransmission at the Busan Port Another 2,000 people watched the show in the seaside district of Haeundae, which recently hosted the Busan International Film Festival. As well as the concert on had 49 million views online through Weverse.
JHope album 'Jack in the box', RM 'Indigo', Suga 'D-day', Jimin 'Face, V 'Layover, JK 'Golden'. Enjoy getting to know them. We love seeing new reactions, especially while they're serving their mandatory military serivice; theey'll all be back together in 2025. Jin and JHope return this year! yay
@@ruthfischer7615jin is single, not album. OP is talking about album, that why s/he didnt included astronaut. I heard Jin will release his first album after he finish his military service.
@@ruthfischer7615 of course everyone deserve to be heard. It just i have systematic thinking habits (maybe tend to OCD😅) because OP said album name, that why I point out in album categories only 😅
@@miyuryuu7260 Don't worry. It happens. I think everyone at least once focused on one word in a sentence when another was actually the one to pay attention to. The brain is like that. 💜
also they dont need to go solo they ARE solo. they get to be a group AND be solo artists. you were correct about V's music hes very r&b/jazzy/blues. but they dont need to leave the group to be successful solo artists they already do that. the way of western boybands doesnt apply to bts they dont treat the leader or main vocalist as most important. theres NO EGO in this group. and theyre all able to shine as a group and as solo artists whenever they feel like it. this is why theyve been together almost 11 years already while most boybands break up at 7 years or less. when bts come back in 2025/2026 theyll still be just as big if not bigger. and the reason you do not know any of this is cause the media doesnt report on the truth. if bts were to be boxed into a genre category they should be considered a hip hop / r&b group but they do more than that too so really any label isnt good enough. especially the pop, kpop, boyband labels barely fit them at all.
@@cathydimaria6454 Yoongi and Hobi signed in 2010, too. Technically Hobi signed first with the label before all of them but was only later attached to the project and moved in on the 24th of december 2010.
I'm 42 years old and I'm a damn proud Army. BTS healed me with their message and music when I needed the most. My bias is Namjoon.. I adore that man but I'm 0T7 so I support all the members equally. Talent wise what amazes me with BTS is they have completely different personality, their solo work are completely different between them and they are all sucessful solo but they are able to work perfectly together. When they comeback it will be a bloodbath for their concerts! By the way they are doing amazing in the military. Some of them are already elite soldiers and Tae (V) got in SDT unit (special military police organization that deals with criminal cases related to violent and terrorist occurrences)
Suga can't be elite soldier as he does civil service because of his shoulder. And from video we can see that pretty much everyone else IS an elite warrior... well I still have to look for Jimin and JK update as their basic ended a day later than the others - but I would be a little surprised if they are not as they are the most athletic - but maybe there is a rule to prevent them... I have to look for that update. Fun Fact: recently "Spring Day" was nominated as the second song at one of the weekly award shows - but since she is now ca. 7 years old she lacked album sales and lost - the other numbers were higher than the winning songs.
V does have a solo album! It is called Layover, and you're correct, he heavily gravitates to rnb and jazz and things like that. I would recommend watching his Tiny Desk Korea....its so good
Each member is so talented individually and brings so much to the group. And as people too. Those 7 people are like family to ARMYs. They give so much and work so hard, and in exchange, ARMY has their backs through everything. It's a really special bond. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the ride of learning more about them. You seem really genuine, honest and respectful, which is all ARMY asks for 💜
They are all so talented honestly it is difficult to choose! I only Jung kook cause he's the first person I was introduced to, so there is a little bit of biased there 🙈
@_LVLUP_ In kpop, rather than saying favorite, we literally call them your Bias, heh. So right now Jungkook is your bias, which is ok. A lot of us have a bias even though we love all 7 of them.
@@_LVLUP_”Bias”, that is what you call your favorite. Then when another peaks your interest and you find them great as well, that could be considered your “bias wrecker.” Honestly, “you ain’t seen nothing yet!” Thank you for not breaking up this video into several parts. Some have been doing that lately and it just seems like they do it for more views. You’re doing ok so far, keep it real. It’s not just a band. It’s a band with a Global fan base that can spot a bullshitter from a mile away! No pressure… Please enjoy this journey down the BTS rabbit hole. There is almost unlimited content and ARMY can help. Take your time and just be you! 💜
One thing I’ve always appreciated about BTS albums is many have solo songs for each member included. That seems so smart. Instead of members feeling like they have to leave to have freedom to shine alone in their own sound they support each other. On top of the fact that they all are really humble and love each other like family. The amount of time they spend on camera, behind the scenes or going live I would’ve expected to see some egos at some point but in all these years never have. Right now they are all in the military and so they each put out solo work….and did amazing while supporting each other. I haven’t really seen other groups do that. Thank you for taking the time to get to know them with an open mind. They will return in 2025 as a group and they have so much content both as a group and solo you’d fill the next year easily. 💜 Originally RM was my bias but as I got to know them more it can change depending on the moment, the mood, the song. They all get their time to shine and can hold their own. Definitely OT7 now.
I think you would know how to appreciate their song Hip Hop Lover where they include all of their rap heroes. It'll give you a great insight into their background and inspirations. Trust me, these guys are the real deal, they know their stuff. 💜
I couldn’t see where anyone else addressed this but in South Korean serving in the Military is mandatory for men between the ages of 18 and 28 to serve a minimum of 18 months. They did not join because there is an active war going on but because they have to. They have staggered some of their entrances based on age. Jin the oldest went in first and will be out in June 2024, while RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook, went in, in December 2023 and will be out in June 2025.
19:38 I think you mis-read this part; it says Suga struggles to show his affection, not "addiction." (Maybe I mis-heard you?) Suga is very strongly against drugs.
I probably did sorry i can be a bit behind sometimes as you can tell! But ill get better with reactions 😅 There was so much interesting information all at once it was a bit hard at times to keep up
This was a great reaction! Just so you know when we donated to BLM we were actually aware of the issue (it was just starting to be reported on at the time) so instead we partnered with an organisation that gathered a whole bunch of individual fundraisers for families and legal costs etc. and donated to them directly. Hopefully it helped a bit 💜
They did sold out arena's when they were rookies like during the first 2 or 3 years of their career. But they have already sold out stadiums with 40 thousand to 90 thousand seating capacity across the globe including the Sofi Stadium, Allegiant STadium, Rose Bowl in the US and even the legendary Wembey Stadium in the UK while singing in Korean.They can sell out tickets within minutes. Getting a BTS concert ticket is like hunger games. Those 700 awards were only as of March 2022. As on now, they've already won over 900 awards plus 36 Guinness World Record. Aside from that, the individual members each also has their own awards. 2 of the members, Jimin and Jungkook have already topped the the Billboard Hot 100 with Jimin's LIKE CRAZY and Jungkook'd SEVEN (Featuring Latto).
Lmao as you see, ARMY flooding the comment section. We love reaction videos. 28 yo from the Netherlands here, I found BTS at the start of my depression a few months ago and went down the rabbit hole. They give me so much motivation to better my life and learn to love myself. I got introduced to BTS through Jungkook, although I had heard of them ofcourse and listened to Dynamite in the past and heard J-hope's song Arson before, but JK really started it for me. I soon learned to love J-hope and Suga. Jimin, V and RM followed and at last I started to absolutely love Jin too. I'm now OT7 and don't have a bias anymore, I absolutely love all of them equally and I respect them so much. You were right about V liking that R&B, he does a lot of songs in that genre for his solo work. The boys all released solo songs and albums the past years. It's very interesting to see their vastly different styles and then see how they still work so well together, it's amazing. They are now in the military and will be back in 2025. They'll get back together and make more music then. BTS discography covers different genres and over 300 songs. They are lyrical geniuses and many of their songs and music videos have hidden layers that cover art, literature, poetry, philosophy and psychology. That's why it may be smart to look up the meaning of their songs and music videos after you watch them, it's really interesting to see how everything they say and do in songs and MVs is on purpose. Have fun with kpop! I love all kinds of music and the fun thing about kpop for me is that it spans all types of music :P it's a very innovative and fun industry. Oh a tip: BTS live performances are absolutely amazing. Try some of those! Ive already seen great suggestions in the comments. Borahae!
Thank you for reacting to this so soon after you discovered them, & for being respectful! Subbed 😊 i hope you continue to fall down the rabbit hole. You should check out bts room live festa 2021. They perfom a selection of their b sides live, parts of their songs throughout the years. Each portion showcases each member, so youll hear a variety, its a good & fun place to start listening to them as a group. You also said it sounds like they are spitting but you wish you knew what they said, most of their mvs have subtitles, and they absolutely are spitting, their lyricism is unmatched! Pls continue reacting to them. 💜
Thank you for the support and subscribing! I will bts room live festa 2021 to my list. I enjoyed doing this reaction and plan on doing at least 1 video or song reaction by them each week !
All seven members have solo albums (Jin has a solo song release, but full album should be out this coming Summer or Fall). They are all currently fulfilling their mandatory military service in Korea and have used this time to release solo work before they joined. Jin will be done this June, J-Hope this October, and the rest will be done in June of 2025. Jin- "The Astronaut" Suga/Agust D- "D-Day" RM- "Indigo" J-Hope- "Jack in the Box" Jimin- "FACE" V- "LayoVer" Jungkook- "Golden"
I think it's fine if you pronounce Jungkook the way English pronunciation suggests. Basically, if you saw that, how would you instinctively read it. There are nuances based on the Korean pronunciation, but it's not that far off and this kind of spelling I think is supposed to help international fans to pronounce it easier (because if you transcribe his name from the Korean alphabet, it's actually spelled Jeongguk). Or you can just call him JK, if you want to. You're still doing better that certain interviewers that pronounced his names ten different ways (in front of him, mind you) and not even once did they get even close. And it was literally because they were trying alternate pronunciations of different letters when it would be find if they just read the word in the first way that comes to mind.
I try so hard to pronounce names correct and I try to apologize for the mispronunciation! but that is so messed up for the interviewers to do that, they could ask them how to correctly pronounce their names out of respect !
@@_LVLUP_ Exactly. There are obviously interviewers that are trying their best and BTS are always tolerant towards people having trouble, but asking the person before broadcasting the butchered pronunciation to the world is the least. In my experience reactors like you usually try their best with the pronunciation and don't have a point of reference. There are short videos on YT that tell you how to pronounce their names, so you can try that just to be sure, if you really want.
Thanks for your lovely reaction. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 BTS offers a wide range of genres when it comes to their music. As a group they are explosive but they are also individually amazing in their different style of music. It would be wonderful if you could react to their Korean songs. I would recommend you to start with "Fake love" and "Mic Drop". Please turn on the subtitles while watching. BTS are famous for their deep and meaningful lyrics. They have written almost 95% of their songs from their discography. Another song I recommend is "Run BTS". Their is no official MV for this one, they have a dance practice video and their live performance from their free Busan concert. I hope you enjoy their whole discography.
@_LVLUP_ MicDrop and RunBTS are on BangtanTV from their Busan concert. I recommend watching them together (it's one video) after Fake Love and MicDrop MVs. 💜
Hi. Thank you for your reaction.🙂 If you’re interested in knowing about BTS’ extensive discography/timeline, I recommend you check out ✔️ An Intro to BTS Discography (from chapter one) By Boracity Magazine. Her videos are excellent and a reliable source on providing accurate and updated info about BTS. Enjoy.✌️
My kid got me into kpop... Started with BTS a few years ago, my kiddo LOVES Jimin the most. Personally, I vibe with all of them but my favorites are (in order,)RM, Jin, Suga, Jhope, V, Jung kook and Jimin... However I love Jin, suga and jhope so much because those 3 remind me of myself the most.
Honestly my favorite Rags to Riches story. Hard work paid off. They are STILL working hard serving their country and have left us with content to watch while they're gone. Incredible artists and people. Glad to watch others enjoy this as well. As an older fan, I tend to relate to Jin, Yoongi and Jhope the most, but there's things I appreciate from all the members which makes them BTS as a whole. SUGA is the love of my life in another Universe where I'm half my age lol and Taehyung (V) is my baby born on my oldest son's birthday. 💜
Subscribed you for bts 💜 welcome to bts world. At first I start listening because of suga and for some time I was biased to him because of his lyrics. But after listening to all member I can never choose one person as my favourite. Whenever anybody ask who is my favourite I always said seven kings are my 7 days of week 😉
In South Korea 18 months of military service is mandatory....but there's no war going on over there. Jin enlisted first and will be out in June of this year. J-hope will finish his service in October of this year and the rest just joined last month so they won't be out of the military until June 2025. They have already renewed their contracts with their company, BigHit, so they will remain a group once they return.
So sad for them tbh but I’m sure they will take off once they are back together again! And Thank you so much. I’m learning so much about this group it’s amazing !
@@_LVLUP_ I have to correct this person above. South and North Korea are at war and military service is mandatory due the North's continuous threats against the South. While the North doesn't act on the threats, the two countries merely agreed to a ceasefire and remain at war. IF North Korea shows any sign of active military aggression, the South will deploy its military but as long as North Korea doesn't start a shooting war, the South won't deploy its soldiers either. Military service is an issue of patriotism for South Koreans and whenever a celebrity receives exemption, special treatment or is discovered to have attempted dodging the draft, it becomes a societal issue, so many celebrities refuse special treatment on grounds that they'd be hated by the public for eternity. In BTS' case, they stated early on that they'll serve like every man in their country, it's a shared duty and they've always been adamant balancing anti-estanlishment and anti-status quo messaging with fulfilling your duties as kids, as men, as employees, as employers, as people part of society, etc.
Really? I dont know to much about BTS or what they go through, but to think that they are going through or surrounded by war is sad to think about. I only wish the best for them to stay out of harms way @@niam.3053
My bias is Kim Taehyung (V). My bias wrecker is J-Hope. It's hard not to be OT7. One note - Korean age is different. Jungkook was actually 14 when he joined BTS. South Korea has now adopted global ages, but at the time of the interview, they hadn't.
Thing with J Hope he'll keep trying things like the Roller Coaster thing he fainted on one but he still goes on them. Like he did a 3 person bungie jump thing he was afraid to do it but with 2 of his band members he did it. He's the kind of guy who's tries even when he's scared. Now that is true bravery doing something you are scared of.
Jin is the eldest and the leader off stage. He is very strong mentally and also very intelligent but goofs around so much to make people laugh that people sleep on him. He always says he is handsome but is actually very shy and do that to break the ice and people think he is narcissistic. But he is truly WWH, proven by science. He says his iq is 107 but seriously, old ARMY knows he got admittance into a prestigious university in Korea and is very creative. They all are super talented and unique and that’s what makes BTS different. They respect and support each other, no egos. They really love each other and missing anyone will not be BTS anymore. Many people have their favs or bias and some tend to be toxic Stans. Appreciate all 7 KINGS❤
It is so exciting to watch people react to Taylors guide. May I recommend at some time you watch BORACITY WHY THE INDUSTRY IS TERRIFIED OF BTS. She brings the recipts on the corruption of the music industry using BTS as a case study. You will look at their achievements differently after that. BTS and ARMY are even more impressive when you realise what they were up against and succeeded anyway. Its inspiring for us all.
That clip of them handing out fliers on the street is from the reality show American Hustle Life that they filmed in the summer of 2014 where they went to LA for 2 weeks to learn more about hip hop. They got to meet Coolio and Warren G and participated in different challenges. So one of their assignments was to promote their small free concert that they did at the end of the series. And to think just 7 years later they performed 4 nights at SoFi Stadium the same stadium where the Super Bowl was held in 2022. So here's the lesson to be learned if you see some young kids on the street asking you to come to their free concert you might want to take them up on their offer, because years down the road it might be a bloodbath to get their concert tickets. Recently a BTS docuseries called BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star was added to Disney Plus. It's an 8 episode series (around 30 minutes an episode) kind of recapping the last 10 years as a group. It's a neat watch for new and old fans and while it doesn't cover everything I think it's good summary of their story so far.
@@s.susanmarandi9080 I like the Rise of Bangtan series too but it's a bit time consuming unless you are really invested. And the series stops in 2018 so it feels a bit incomplete to me. But you're right they did a really good job with it.
@@crystalsnow1138 In fairness, the original creator of "Rise" HAD to stop. They had issues going on in their personal life and just couldn't continue. I hope they're doing better now and will - maybe - eventually pick back up where they left off, but...I don't know.
Thank you for reacting to the Guide! 💜 Every member in BTS is so talented and amazing, and each one is great on their own, but together as a group they are beyond awesome. I hope you will continue to reacting to BTS performances and content.
Love your reaction & that you appreciated each member for who they are! Can’t wait to follow you on your journey with BTS! 💜 I’m very excited for you to listen to Layover by V and watch his live performances!
I feel proud to have the luck of saying I was in that crowd in London singing Young Forever to the boys. The amount of joy the guys provided me and many other throughout the years is more than I can describe to many. I understand that the industry of kpop is not appreciated by many, and that the music is not everyone's taste, yet these guys manage to connect with so many different people around the globe, that it truly goes beyond music
I am a 59 yo Army! I still consider myself baby Army though I’ve been a fan for a few years now! I am definitely OT7! Every day is a different love because each of them is remarkable and they are incredible individuals but more amazing together. I was drawn to them by a performance I saw on Jimmy Fallon The Tonight Show. I searched them out on CZcams and have been in heaven ever since! They never disappoint 💜
Obrigada por sua genuína reação, espero que voce traga mais conteúdos do BTS, seja bem vindo ao mundo ARMY, eles sao pessoas maravilhosas e bondosas de coração, meu preferido é o JIMIN, porém é impossível amar apenas um, e apoio todos eles igualmente em suas musicas e projetos, o BTS mudará sua vida cara, esteja preparado , BORAHE 🫂💜
Thanks for your reaction and interest in getting to know them. You will be pleasantly surprised by their talent, songs, lyricism, raps, most of all how lovely human beings they all are ,and they strong bond, positive vibes and wide range of genres.
The fact that all 7 are enlisted somewhat together (in time) so that they can be a group as soon as possible says a lot about their relationship as artists that team up ;) (no other Korean group that I know of has done that, rather they have enlisted 1 by 1 when the time was due, spanning several years of their career as a group)
I'm commenting as I'm watching, so sorry for the wall of text. Anyway, in what the West calls "K-pop", people who rap aren't a rarity, rather the norm but 99% of "K-pop rappers" don't write or produce their songs, the label hands it to them. The most common feature people mention when it comes to BTS is authenticity, something which K-pop lacks because it's fundamentally an industry designed to create ideals for teenagers, eye and ear candy. BTS was supposed to debut as a hip hop group but their producer-CEO decided to debut them as an idol (K-pop) group due to their very limited funds. Idols get more stage opportunities which brings in more money that was reinvested in BTS' career and personal enrichment. (The company wrote off holiday expenses as work-related expenses by sending the guys on trips they filmed for fans 😅) The CEO also allowed them to make the music they want - obviously he and his producer friends helped them but they were never just given songs, all members worked on their albums from day one and the messages in their songs were always the thoughts and feelings of the members. ARMY (not K-poo fans) don't pick favourites. Some people still cosign the "bias" system but most of us dislike even the language. I cannot fir the life of me choose a favourite because they're seven unique people with complimenting but vastly different charms. It's like choosing between kittens - if somebody can, good for them but low-key, it's weird. That's how ARMY views favoritism within the fandom. That's actually how BTS view it, too, they can't exist without each other at this point. A note about "roles", that's more a K-pop thing than a BTS thing. All of them dance, it's just that their choreographer assigned J-hope with supervising since he's very meticulous. There are no main, sub, etc vocalists since BTS' method involves EVERYBODY trying for all parts and deciding together with the producers who sounded best - this is why it sounds hilarious when the guys switch lines, it just doesn't sound...right. This is usually opposite for K-pop groups, members are trained to sound a feel similar so if somebody is sick or gets kicked out, it's not jarring. I can write essays on this but you can also watch Boracity Magazine's video "why most armys don't like kpop" and Elliot Sang's "BTS vs Kpop, a video essay" to popular views on the topic. These were made specifically for people interested in BTS, they're safe to react to just put "reaction" in your title.
Una vez que los conoces es imposible no quererlos a todos, mi "bias" es Jimin, pero apoyo y quiero a todos con la misma intensidad. BTS no solo son increibles artistas, sino tambien un grupo de jovenes muy inteligentes y divertidos. 💜
I am leaving this comment literally about 5 minutes into the video. I have never come across your channel before so I don't know how much you know about the boys prior to this. But can I just say your reaction literally has me in tears already! You barely know these guys but you immediately get them and what they are about and how HARD they have worked for what they achieved. They never dreamed of this level of success when starting out. The immediate appreciation you have for them is amazing and I love to see it. You sir are brilliant and I am going to continue to watch the video now lol. You seem to have a genuine soul and I have a feeling as I watch this I'm going to like your channel a lot 🥰
BTS has a mentality of the group before the individual, they always talk about "BTS" is more important than their individual wishs and they'll always prioritize the group. They always solve any conflicts all together too, even if is between just two of them. I think that helps they to let go of their egos and work for the group. Everyone has their role is respected in their role. They're such great people too and that helps, everyone always compliment them about it, since school.
Most Army will say they have a bias ( which is a member you relate to the most) however most do not say favorite because they are all amazing and we support them all. There’s not one member better than the other. They all have their spark and are all talented
@@MystiqueRisingSun to me bias means the member you connect with the most. It could be the music, the looks, the personality or the artists circumstances in life. I for example have a lot in common with Min yoongi hence why he’s my bias. I have nothing in common with hobi but i love his music and his personality and his happy demeanor that id aspire just to have a little of. RM is my wreckers wrecker because of his leadership qualities, humble nature and poetic abilities. So i feel then all members are a bias to me in one way or another. But i never say favorites. Cause that entails i think one member is better than the others and i don’t think that at all
@@geekyreader34 Oh, no...sorry! I should have clarified. I was going based on definition, not what I thought. Bias = "having a favorite singer or band member in an idol group". Thus, bias LITERALLY means "favorite". That connection - of course - can be based on personality, background, similarities, looks, and many, MANY, other things. Why/How you choose your bias (if you have one) is as individual as those who have one...but, even with a bias - as stated - you can still love (and support) all of them equally, it just means you love them all differently.
@@MystiqueRisingSun im not a k pop fan so i don’t know the lingo. I refuse to use the word fav. To me and i mean to me it means the others are less than so i don’t like that word
Currently BTS has around 1000 awards and counting. Today all members speak English and Japanese. Jin spends his life eating to help Armys with eating disorders. Please also watch the explanatory video about the difficulties that BTS faced in the Korean and global💜🇧🇷
I love BTS and my bias is the Global IT boy, BTS frontman JIMIN, the first member who topped #1 Billboard Hot 100. Theres a famous quote “Once You Jim in yu cant Jim out”. I suggest MAGIC SHOP, BLACKSWAN, MIC DROP, BUTTER, DYNAMITE and Jimin’s solo songs SET ME FREE PT2, LIKE CRAZY, FILTER, SERENDIPITY, LIE... so many and youll love them.
I first saw Like Crazy by Jimin performed live on the Late night show (Jimmy Fallon) and got sucked in❤ Jimin first and then BTS… seven of the most likeable and talented young men I’ve ever seen. It’s been about a year… loved every bit of the journey of discovery.
JK is my bias, but honestly, they are all great. He is my bias bc he's the first one that I really knew about, and bc of him, I did a deep dive into BTS. I watched a bunch of the reality show stuff and behind the scenes and I love his personality.
Thanks for exploring this amazing group of superstars. Each one is equally talented and impressive. They didn't start out as a group of friends. They were put together by their agency as strangers from different parts of Korea and became family. Yes they fight, but they always put ego aside for the good of the "team". They all have university degrees.....I think you missed that part. All have Bachelor's degrees and all either have or are working towards their Master's Degrees. Impressive given their standing as artists. Thanks for learning more about them....I think you will enjoy the journey
I ‘found’ BTS during the Dynamite era - and it was Jimin that attracted me and made me want to find out more about BTS. Now I’m an OT7 with a dash of Jimin bias 😬
Did you say something about Suga struggling with addiction or did I misunderstand you? If so, I'm not sure where you got that idea, but he never struggled with addiction, he has struggled with mental health issues like general anxiety, OCD and depression, self-harm, trauma and social anxiety. He has also struggled to be emotionally open and show his feelings, partly because of his mental health struggles and partly the influence of his emotionally closed off father and Suga not getting enough love as a child. His BTS brothers have taught him to be more openly loving and affectionate. None of the members have had any addiction issues. Just clarifying in case that is what I heard. By the way, you are getting a lot of recommendations for Seven because it's fairly new and because your first reaction was to Jungkook and it's another solo song of his off his new album. So people are recommending it based on those things. ARMY usually tries to recommend what we think reactors will like. Since BTS has such a huge discography with hundreds of songs and a ton of diversity, there is a lot to choose from.
I love them all, but Jimin is something out of this world. His skills as singer and dancer and his personality made him my bias. A 55 years young Army from Brazil.
@@_LVLUP_ I just subscribed to your page because you said that you will do Jimin's reaction!!!! Some sugestions: Filter,Promise,Lie and the album Face.
In Korean, adding "ie" at the end of someone's name signals endearment. Adding "ah" is usually informal and used by people older than the subject. "Hyung" is a honorific meaning older brother used by younger men to refer to older men but also used by non relatives. So for example you'll see the members all other than Jungkook refer to themselves as "hyung" and Jungkook calls them all hyung cus he's the youngest, but he also adds an "ie" before the "hyung". For example him saying "Namjoonie hyung". Namjoon and other members older than him can call Taehyung 'Taehyung-ah' or 'Taehyung-ie' and so it goes. That's just how prevalent Confucius was in most of Asia, and why age is so important in countries like Japan and Korea. Just clarifying in case you get confused by some clips lol.
The closest counter part in the "Boy Band" world for Western "Boy Bands" is New Edition. They had a total of 6 members & now tour w/all 6 members & 3 of the members of New Edition have a side group known as Bel Biv DeVoe.
Great reaction. I have an appreciation for all the members but my bias (my fav) is Jhope. And my bias wreckers are RM and V. I definitely suggest you check out 1.V's tiny desk 2. Jhope at Lollapalooza 3. Jhope with Jcole- on the street 4. RM tiny desk 5. RM, wale - Change
My Bias is RM, with my bias wrecker being all other 6 members 😅. In truth, I'm OT7. RM just holds a special place, ever since I learned that he would not translate hate comments to the other members when going through their fan comments, therefore taking in all the hate comments to himself (Great leader looking out for his members). The MV that interested you in the beginning is JOKE by RM. It's truly an awesome video and I recommend you watch and also have lyrics translation by doolset (they help with worldplay translation as well). RM wrote JOKE literally as a joke to all the haters that kept saying he isn't a "real rapper".
V/Taehyung's loves Jazz, RnB and neo soul, his debut album "Layover" is one of a kind masterpiece in same genres. I hope you react to it. He is also an actor but pretty much an all rounder cause he love to learn new things. His solo era was most unique and versatile for me. He's serving in elite defense forces now, its called STD in army. Which is anti terrorism force. V/Taehyung is the one who turned me into an army, he has so much depth in his character, unique personality, kind heart, empathetic, emotionally intelligent and also a musical genius. Like jimin said he's down to earth but also fun and unpredictable. I love everything about Taehyung, he's an inspiration to me.
I haven't even watched yet, but I'm excited to just from the comments. All BTS live performances and their dance practice videos are the best. Every member (as most have said) is different and amazing, but they are crazy insane all together. They really are a group and they put each other first. It's amazing to see. I'm a 41 year Army that had heard of BTS but didn't really "get it" until cancer "got" me for the 2nd time in fall of 2022. Going down the BTS rabbit hole made treatments, surgical recoveries, and just plain crap days SO much better. I've never looked back and have ZERO regrets except I wish I had started earlier! Enjoy your journey into the BTS rabbit hole!!!! Army welcomes you! 💜💜💜💜
my favorite recommendation is MAGIC SHOP, it doesn't have an official mv but there is a live version performance with english subs. I would add the link but for some reason youtube deletes my comments that include links so please find it and react to it. THANK YOU, BORAHAE
Namjoon is the Leader and like a front man of the group, He leads in Interviews and others while JHope is considered the 2nd leader of the group that balances them. HE OFTEN does the checking of stage and performances over all. Namjoon and JHope both work side by side. With the help also of the other 2 older brothers Yoongi and Jin.😊
First, thank you for taking the time to learn about them. Second, the Song that you were interested in by RM was 'Joke' and last. The men of South Korea are all required, by law, to serve in the military for a minimum of 18 months, due to the on going War the have with North Korea. Again thank you so so so much. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜.😊
Knowing wester groups, i know its hard to think as them as anything but a bunch of guys that happen to be in the same group, but to fully understand BTS, is important to know that they are basically soulmates, 7 or nothing, they fight for each other, they love each other, they dont envy each other and they plan to be together even after BTS is no more, that why they always introduce themselves as ".. of BTS" they are a unit
I hope this channel genuinely lile and appreciate bts amd its member and not those other yt channel that uses bts to grow their channel then would eventually venture to kpop..
I tell people to try really hard to not view BTS or Kpop artists with western (American) eyes. Use that view for their musical talent. They are Korean and Korean society is wholly different. It is a democratic country but culturally very different as most of Asia is to the west. Hierarchy and respect for elders anyone older than you - (even down to months) is in the cultural DNA. Showing respect for ones elders is a good thing however in some instances it can be harmful because not everyone uses the tradition for good. The fact that is is so intrinsic to the culture is important and shows one of the many differences in culture. The Korean nation began in Manchuria and the Korean Peninsula when people started settling there 700,000 years ago. So RM being the leader is very important and the respect (especially RM as he is one of the best leaders) is genuine. Learning over time about Korea, their culture , and the Korean entertainment industry taught me how truly remarkable BTS are.
Love BTS. Great reaction. They are all my favorites but Suga is my bias because he reminds me of my brother who passed away. I also recommend reacting to UGH, cyphers 1-4 and the cypher medley performance live at wembley also outro tear live at wembley, ddang, bapsae, louder than bombs, on kinetic manifesto, fake love, mic drop, run bts, dope, n.o., we are bulletproof Solo work Suga/Agust-D: deschwita, haegum, amygdala, burn it, give it to me, agust d, people RM: wildflower, joke, persona, do you, ughgood, J-hope: arson, more, hope on the street with j-cole Jimin: set me free pt 2, alone, face off, like crazy, lie, serendipity Jungkook: still with you, closer, seven, stay alive, 3D, my time Jin: the astronaut, epiphany V: slow dancing, rainy days, singularity
The funny thing and also a proud one that after all these years also We ARMIES got a free concert again....These are the Men that we read in books for real...FOR REAL!!
To me the difference is how each member of band is treated. In USA bands usually have a lead singer, and there may be a person in the band who never gets the microphone for themselves, but in BTS each member gets the microphone in a song. Everyone has their time to shine, and they also have solo songs under BTS. And songs with just the rappers or just the vocalists.
And subunits comprising of 2-4 members with members of both vocal line and rap line.
I can definitely tell there is no selfishness in the group , they all have love and respect for each other and want everyone to equally succeed ! Makes me respect them even more !
@@_LVLUP_ But Jungkook is still maib vocalist. And there are many duties link with that position.
@@crystalsnow1138So very true!
@@_LVLUP_ "when i fall, we get up together" - V
As an Army I'm telling you that nobody has our hearts individually cause our hearts belong to all of them. As their fandom we are happy when they are together and we know that they are also happy when they are together. Armys also give them all the space to shine individually. They can go solo when they want and then come back as a group, they can do whatever they want because Armys love them unconditionally due to the fact that they are real brothers, real geniouses, really humble and care so much about music and Armys. We are talking about the bests of the bests and you will find out gradually as you go deeper into the rabbit hole. Thank you for reacting.
Perfectly said👍🏼💜
I'm OT7, When I was a baby ARMY I had favorite members(bias) but after sometime I realized that despite their differences, genuine friendship and collaboration can create something extraordinary. It's about appreciating the authenticity, teamwork, and positive influence they bring to our lives. Each member contributes uniquely to the group's dynamic and has a distinct personality, skill set, and perspective, bringing a vibrant and diverse palette to the group.💜💜
I didn't know much or if anything about BTS before this video. But after watching , i have a better understanding and have a lot of respect for who they are and what they do! I cant wait to react to more of their music and art in the future 😄
thank you that´s all we want, people with an open mind who is respectful towards the boys we love@@_LVLUP_
Beautiful comment from a true Army! 💜
Preach!💜
I'm the same! I'm OT7, I can't choose. They all are so brilliant! It's like asking who you like better mum or dad? 🤷🏼♀️ But I totally get it that people relate to some members better than to others and that's totally fine!
Love you ARMY!
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35:39 Jungkook is all grown up now, but he'll still always be their baby, lol. Suga in particular is always commenting things like, "Our Jungkookie is all grown up now..." disbelievingly every time he sees him, heh.
"Jungkookie"? That's a good and adorable nickname ! 😅
@@_LVLUP_ yeah, in Korea, when someone's very close to you, they add "-ah" or "-ie" at the end of your name.. it's literally a sign that you're close. like example, we call RM "Joonie" or jhope, we call him "Hobi" or "Hoba" (in Korean, Hope is spelled and pronounced as Hob)
@@_LVLUP_@_LVLUP_ Also, with Jungkook, since he grew up with the members, you can see how his interests are a great blend of all the other members. He has definitely excelled in all of them, but since he was around the members, his hyungs (older brothers), during a very pivotal time in his life. He was learning not just about himself but about what his interests were in life, and he had his hyungs around him all the time who were into all these different things and who were more than happy to teach him about them so he was able to learn and since he is so talented he was able to not just learn them but become amazingly talented at them.
Also, with the nickname, you can see other languages do that, too. Spanish does it by adding -ito or -ita onto the last part, depending on if it is a girl or boy.
Thank you for finding them.
Among ARMY, there is a saying that BTS finds you when you need them the most in your life. :)
My bias is Jin, but I basically love all seven of them. They all have different personalities and different talents, and they seem to combine like cogwheels to create the best balance and synergy. :)
As others have already mentioned, the reason why this introduction video is until 2022 is that BTS members have all gone into military service in accordance with South Korean law.
After releasing a collaboration single, The Astronaut, with Coldplay, Jin, the oldest member, already enlisted about 13 months ago and is currently serving as an assistant in the Korean Army boot camp under Korean law.
And J-Hope joined the military about 9 months ago after releasing his solo album Jack In The Box and collaborating with J.Cole. J-Hope is also serving as an assistant to the Korean Army boot camp in a different unit from Jin.
Suga released his solo album, D-Day, and he sold out all of his world tours and ended successfully, and he joined the army, last September 22.
And V and RM joined the army on December 11, and Jimin and Jungkook joined the army together on December 12.
RM ,the leader of BTS, released his solo album, INDIGO, and another album will be released after joining the army.
Jimin released his first solo album, Face, last March, and the title track of the album, Like Crazy, became the first Korean male solo artist to reach the Billboard Hot 100.
V released his solo album, Layover, last September, and after joining the army, he is scheduled to collaborate with IU, a Korean female soloist.
Jungkook, the youngest member, sang "Dreamers" at the opening ceremony of last year's World Cup in Qatar, and his single "Seven" released last July became the second Korean male solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100, and recently released his first solo album, GOLDEN.
Due to their military duty, BTS briefly stopped working on a group they had been working on for eight years, and have been focusing on solo work for the past year.
They promised their fan base, ARMY that each of them will grow further through solo projects and come back together in 2025 after completing their military service.
Five months from now, on June 12, Jin will return from the military, and J-Hope will also return to our side on October 17. Jin and J-Hope, who will be discharged first, will entertain ARMY until the other five members return in June 2025. :)
You can watch videos of their enlistment day on their official channel, BANGTANTV, and see the seven of them filled with trust and love. :)
Oh, can I recommend some songs that I was comforted by them?
I'd like to introduce the story of the iconic trilogy that led them to a speech to the United Nations General Assembly.
DNA: Joy of fateful love → Fake Love: Realizing that love was a lie → IDOL, The Truth Untold, Epiphany, Answer Love Myself: To love other people completely, you should love yourself first.
These are included in Love Yourself Trilogy.
And RM's speech at the UN cannot be missed. He was only 24 years old at the time!
Dynamite, Butter, Permission to Dance, these three songs were released in English to give positive energy to people around the world during the pandemic caused by Covid-19. :)
Most of their songs are in Korean, and their music video provides subtitles in several languages, including English.
And I highly recommend the music video and live performance of Spring Day and Mic Drop.
These two songs are totally different from each other, and you can feel the diversity of their music.
The lyrics of BTS' songs are based on their own experiences, and their albums are organic because they contain their growth narrative.
It'll also be fun to listen to their albums in order and analyze them. :)
If you're curious about their personalities, I recommend their variety show, Run BTS. (There is also their song, live performance, and dance practice with the same title as this.)
There is a considerable gap between them on stage and usual. They are actually very cute and funny. 🤣
Oh, I recommend Suchwita(meaning time to get drunk with Suga), too. Suchwita is a talk show created by Suga to promote the members' solo albums. Now, it's much larger than his initial intention, so he invited a variety of guests other than the members, though. 🤣
Episodes in which the members appeared are ep.1, 7, 9, 12, 14, 15, 18 and 21. :)
You can hear the behind-the-scenes stories of the members' solo work in these videos.
He is currently serving in the military, and profitable activities during military service are prohibited under Korean law, so episodes he filmed in advance before joining the military are now being released every few weeks.
And I highly recommend BTS HARDSHIPS 2013-2021 by xCeleste.
This video shows why BTS and ARMY have a strong bond and why ARMY is so protective of BTS.
Sorry for this long comment. But I hope you enjoy this journey. :)
Suga does civil service because of his shoulder.
Dreamers is from 2022... we all have to get used to the fact it is 2024 now. 😋
Personally I would tell the "Love Yourself" era with:
Intro: Serendibity -> DNA -> Outro: Her -> Intro: Singularity -> Fake Love -> Outro: Tear -> Epiphany -> IDOL -> Answer Love Myself
(Korean and Japanese)
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Maybe now is my time🙂
Wow . One of the detailed comment and guide for a new youtuber who are finding BTS . Well done Army
I'm already 61 years old and still a big fan of BTS. Not only can the boys sing and dance well, they are simply likeable. They have an amazing stage presence... They worked hard to achieve such popularity. At the peak of their careers, they now have to join the military. This only exists in Korea. I take my hat off and will remain a loyal fan until the end.
It's quite common in Kpop to have a combination of rappers and singers in one group it seems to be the formula, along with amazing dancing skills
Tbh i dont know much, if anything about KPop but tbh BTS seems like the best group to study and learn from to get a better understanding !
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If you are interested in details try bby gang mag. Here are a few suggestions:
- BTS vs K-pop (has a definetion what K-pop even is)
- BTS: More than K-pop (why BTS)
"The Rise of Bangtan"-series has a lot of context, is themed and the Bonus is funny.
thanks for your reaction to BTS. I am a 52-year-old Army from Chile and I really liked your reaction. There are many videos of the boys and don't worry about the language, because the vast majority of them are subtitled. In addition to their songs as a group, everyone has their solo songs. They are currently doing their mandatory military service in South Korea since the country is only in a truce with North Korea. Two of them finish their service this year, the rest will do so in 2025 where they will return as a group to perform new songs and concerts. Greetings from Chile. Borahae!
Well I hope things only get better for their country so they can come home back to their fans, make amazing music and be together again! It seems like those are all the things that make them happy
Don't underestimate ARMY; we love all 7 equally but have one we relate to the most, our bias BUT...if all 7 went "LIVE" at the same time. hahahaha... ARMY would have all screens up for all 7 on all devices within 30 seconds world wide notifications and alarms blasting (waking up half the world included) we log on.. We roll like that and BTS knows it LOL! oh, side-note, it would break the internet NS!
Facts spoken! 💜
I can’t wait for next year when they all out omg going to be epic 💜
BTS are really CZcamsrs, when no K-pop groups were doing this. Now all the K-pop groups are monitoring everything BTS did and does, and are stepping in their exact footsteps in the snow.
Carbon copies of BTS
Just as an FYI, Koreans calculate age differently than the rest of the world, so when they state their age, they are usually one or two years younger by international standards. In Jungkook's case, he was actually 14 when he joined BTS in 2011, and was 15 when they debuted in 2013.
I didn't know that. Its even more impressive now when you think of it!
Back in June 2023, the Korean age system was changed, they go by the year you are born now.
@@marydavis5234 Officially now, that's true. But they aren't used to it and often still say their Korean age.
No, he wasn't.
He was 13 at *audition*.
Then 15 when he joined - and debuted - with BTS.
He's said it himself.
He auditioned "in the summer of 2011" . Back then (not sure if it's still true), official auditions were held in June/July (though companies would go to schools, dance academies, etc. year round to recruit). Him being born in Sept. means that was roughly 2-3 months *before* his 14th birthday.
He was a trainee from age 13 to age 15 - just under a year and a half.
Note that in the summer of 2012 (at age 14) is when he came to the U.S. for a 3-week intense training session in hip hop style dance. That's when, as he spoke about in American Hustle Life, that the 1 day they took a break "just to have fun", he wasn't allowed to swim in the ocean because he didn't wash his clothes while in that "training camp". LOL
Anyway, he often talks of moving into the dorm - thus joining BTS - in Nov. of 2012. With a Sept. b-day? That means he joined BTS around 2-3 months *after* his 15th birthday.
So, he was an "old 13" at audition, but a "young 15" when joining BTS.
@MystiqueRisingSun That is simply not accurate. He moved into the dorm in summer of 2011. He "himself" says he was 15 because he is using Korean age. He did audition in June...AND shortly thereafter moved to the dorm. He lived in the dorm while a trainee!
I don't know where you're getting November 2012 from, but it doesn't even make sense given they've often said Jimin was the last to join them, and he was in the dorm by May of 2012. In fact, the only member who didn't live at the dorm for the majority of their trainee time was Jin. Jin is WIDELY known to have moved into the dorm last, in July of 2012.
Bts is the type of group that is once in a lifetime, they are beyond special!!! My bias is Jungkook but i am OT7 i love all of them equally i admire them so much.
BTS held a free concert on 15 October 2022, called “BTS ‘Yet to Come’ in Busan,” had some 50,000 in-person audiences at the Asiad Main Stadium and another 10,000 watching at a live retransmission at the Busan Port
Another 2,000 people watched the show in the seaside district of Haeundae, which recently hosted the Busan International Film Festival.
As well as the concert on had 49 million views online through Weverse.
JHope album 'Jack in the box', RM 'Indigo', Suga 'D-day', Jimin 'Face, V 'Layover, JK 'Golden'. Enjoy getting to know them. We love seeing new reactions, especially while they're serving their mandatory military serivice; theey'll all be back together in 2025. Jin and JHope return this year! yay
and Jin's song "The Astronaut" (with Coldplay).
@@ruthfischer7615jin is single, not album. OP is talking about album, that why s/he didnt included astronaut. I heard Jin will release his first album after he finish his military service.
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which is why wrote "song".
All of them deserve to be heard, don't they?
@@ruthfischer7615 of course everyone deserve to be heard. It just i have systematic thinking habits (maybe tend to OCD😅) because OP said album name, that why I point out in album categories only 😅
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Don't worry. It happens.
I think everyone at least once focused on one word in a sentence when another was actually the one to pay attention to.
The brain is like that.
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also they dont need to go solo they ARE solo. they get to be a group AND be solo artists. you were correct about V's music hes very r&b/jazzy/blues. but they dont need to leave the group to be successful solo artists they already do that. the way of western boybands doesnt apply to bts they dont treat the leader or main vocalist as most important. theres NO EGO in this group. and theyre all able to shine as a group and as solo artists whenever they feel like it.
this is why theyve been together almost 11 years already while most boybands break up at 7 years or less. when bts come back in 2025/2026 theyll still be just as big if not bigger. and the reason you do not know any of this is cause the media doesnt report on the truth. if bts were to be boxed into a genre category they should be considered a hip hop / r&b group but they do more than that too so really any label isnt good enough. especially the pop, kpop, boyband labels barely fit them at all.
Longer then that rm Suga and hobi started living together 2011 then jk v and Jin then jimin.I think they all lived together til 2021
Longer then that rm Suga and hobi started living together 2011 then jk v and Jin then jimin.I think they all lived together til 2021
Longer then that rm Suga and hobi started living together 2011 then jk v and Jin then jimin.I think they all lived together til 2021
Longer then that rm Suga and hobi started living together 2011 then jk v and Jin then jimin.I think they all lived together til 2021
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Yoongi and Hobi signed in 2010, too.
Technically Hobi signed first with the label before all of them but was only later attached to the project and moved in on the 24th of december 2010.
I'm 42 years old and I'm a damn proud Army. BTS healed me with their message and music when I needed the most. My bias is Namjoon.. I adore that man but I'm 0T7 so I support all the members equally.
Talent wise what amazes me with BTS is they have completely different personality, their solo work are completely different between them and they are all sucessful solo but they are able to work perfectly together.
When they comeback it will be a bloodbath for their concerts!
By the way they are doing amazing in the military. Some of them are already elite soldiers and Tae (V) got in SDT unit (special military police organization that deals with criminal cases related to violent and terrorist occurrences)
Suga can't be elite soldier as he does civil service because of his shoulder.
And from video we can see that pretty much everyone else IS an elite warrior... well I still have to look for Jimin and JK update as their basic ended a day later than the others - but I would be a little surprised if they are not as they are the most athletic - but maybe there is a rule to prevent them... I have to look for that update.
Fun Fact:
recently "Spring Day" was nominated as the second song at one of the weekly award shows - but since she is now ca. 7 years old she lacked album sales and lost - the other numbers were higher than the winning songs.
V does have a solo album! It is called Layover, and you're correct, he heavily gravitates to rnb and jazz and things like that. I would recommend watching his Tiny Desk Korea....its so good
Agustd or Suga rap Snooze
Adding it to my list thank you ! 😃
Each member is so talented individually and brings so much to the group. And as people too. Those 7 people are like family to ARMYs. They give so much and work so hard, and in exchange, ARMY has their backs through everything. It's a really special bond.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the ride of learning more about them. You seem really genuine, honest and respectful, which is all ARMY asks for 💜
I'm OT7 honestly I can't choose only one they all have such unique personalities I can relate to them all in a sense.
They are all so talented honestly it is difficult to choose! I only Jung kook cause he's the first person I was introduced to, so there is a little bit of biased there 🙈
@_LVLUP_ In kpop, rather than saying favorite, we literally call them your Bias, heh. So right now Jungkook is your bias, which is ok. A lot of us have a bias even though we love all 7 of them.
@@_LVLUP_”Bias”, that is what you call your favorite. Then when another peaks your interest and you find them great as well, that could be considered your “bias wrecker.”
Honestly, “you ain’t seen nothing yet!”
Thank you for not breaking up this video into several parts. Some have been doing that lately and it just seems like they do it for more views. You’re doing ok so far, keep it real.
It’s not just a band. It’s a band with a Global fan base that can spot a bullshitter from a mile away! No pressure…
Please enjoy this journey down the BTS rabbit hole. There is almost unlimited content and ARMY can help. Take your time and just be you! 💜
Thank You ! Im enjoying myself so far and cant wait to do more reactions this week! 😄@@Artfrg4
One thing I’ve always appreciated about BTS albums is many have solo songs for each member included. That seems so smart. Instead of members feeling like they have to leave to have freedom to shine alone in their own sound they support each other. On top of the fact that they all are really humble and love each other like family. The amount of time they spend on camera, behind the scenes or going live I would’ve expected to see some egos at some point but in all these years never have.
Right now they are all in the military and so they each put out solo work….and did amazing while supporting each other. I haven’t really seen other groups do that.
Thank you for taking the time to get to know them with an open mind. They will return in 2025 as a group and they have so much content both as a group and solo you’d fill the next year easily. 💜
Originally RM was my bias but as I got to know them more it can change depending on the moment, the mood, the song. They all get their time to shine and can hold their own. Definitely OT7 now.
I love all the members. If I had to choose a favorite, it would be Jungkook.
I think you would know how to appreciate their song Hip Hop Lover where they include all of their rap heroes. It'll give you a great insight into their background and inspirations. Trust me, these guys are the real deal, they know their stuff. 💜
Going on the list ! Rap and HIP HOP music has always been my favorite so now you got me super excited and interested ! 😅
I couldn’t see where anyone else addressed this but in South Korean serving in the Military is mandatory for men between the ages of 18 and 28 to serve a minimum of 18 months. They did not join because there is an active war going on but because they have to. They have staggered some of their entrances based on age. Jin the oldest went in first and will be out in June 2024, while RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook, went in, in December 2023 and will be out in June 2025.
19:38 I think you mis-read this part; it says Suga struggles to show his affection, not "addiction." (Maybe I mis-heard you?) Suga is very strongly against drugs.
I probably did sorry i can be a bit behind sometimes as you can tell! But ill get better with reactions 😅 There was so much interesting information all at once it was a bit hard at times to keep up
It's great if you pause to read it all! No one will get bored x'D Only grateful @@_LVLUP_ Thank you for the reaction
This was a great reaction! Just so you know when we donated to BLM we were actually aware of the issue (it was just starting to be reported on at the time) so instead we partnered with an organisation that gathered a whole bunch of individual fundraisers for families and legal costs etc. and donated to them directly. Hopefully it helped a bit 💜
They did sold out arena's when they were rookies like during the first 2 or 3 years of their career. But they have already sold out stadiums with 40 thousand to 90 thousand seating capacity across the globe including the Sofi Stadium, Allegiant STadium, Rose Bowl in the US and even the legendary Wembey Stadium in the UK while singing in Korean.They can sell out tickets within minutes. Getting a BTS concert ticket is like hunger games. Those 700 awards were only as of March 2022. As on now, they've already won over 900 awards plus 36 Guinness World Record. Aside from that, the individual members each also has their own awards. 2 of the members, Jimin and Jungkook have already topped the the Billboard Hot 100 with Jimin's LIKE CRAZY and Jungkook'd SEVEN (Featuring Latto).
Their last concerts (Permission to Dance) were sold out in pre-sales...
Absolute mad lad going straight from a JK remix to the Guide. I haven't even started it yet but i KNOW this is about to be good.
Lmao as you see, ARMY flooding the comment section. We love reaction videos. 28 yo from the Netherlands here, I found BTS at the start of my depression a few months ago and went down the rabbit hole. They give me so much motivation to better my life and learn to love myself.
I got introduced to BTS through Jungkook, although I had heard of them ofcourse and listened to Dynamite in the past and heard J-hope's song Arson before, but JK really started it for me. I soon learned to love J-hope and Suga. Jimin, V and RM followed and at last I started to absolutely love Jin too. I'm now OT7 and don't have a bias anymore, I absolutely love all of them equally and I respect them so much.
You were right about V liking that R&B, he does a lot of songs in that genre for his solo work. The boys all released solo songs and albums the past years. It's very interesting to see their vastly different styles and then see how they still work so well together, it's amazing. They are now in the military and will be back in 2025. They'll get back together and make more music then.
BTS discography covers different genres and over 300 songs. They are lyrical geniuses and many of their songs and music videos have hidden layers that cover art, literature, poetry, philosophy and psychology. That's why it may be smart to look up the meaning of their songs and music videos after you watch them, it's really interesting to see how everything they say and do in songs and MVs is on purpose.
Have fun with kpop! I love all kinds of music and the fun thing about kpop for me is that it spans all types of music :P it's a very innovative and fun industry.
Oh a tip: BTS live performances are absolutely amazing. Try some of those! Ive already seen great suggestions in the comments.
Borahae!
Thank you for reacting to this so soon after you discovered them, & for being respectful! Subbed 😊 i hope you continue to fall down the rabbit hole. You should check out bts room live festa 2021. They perfom a selection of their b sides live, parts of their songs throughout the years. Each portion showcases each member, so youll hear a variety, its a good & fun place to start listening to them as a group. You also said it sounds like they are spitting but you wish you knew what they said, most of their mvs have subtitles, and they absolutely are spitting, their lyricism is unmatched! Pls continue reacting to them. 💜
Thank you for the support and subscribing! I will bts room live festa 2021 to my list. I enjoyed doing this reaction and plan on doing at least 1 video or song reaction by them each week !
@@_LVLUP_yes 💜💜💜
All seven members have solo albums (Jin has a solo song release, but full album should be out this coming Summer or Fall). They are all currently fulfilling their mandatory military service in Korea and have used this time to release solo work before they joined. Jin will be done this June, J-Hope this October, and the rest will be done in June of 2025.
Jin- "The Astronaut"
Suga/Agust D- "D-Day"
RM- "Indigo"
J-Hope- "Jack in the Box"
Jimin- "FACE"
V- "LayoVer"
Jungkook- "Golden"
I think it's fine if you pronounce Jungkook the way English pronunciation suggests. Basically, if you saw that, how would you instinctively read it. There are nuances based on the Korean pronunciation, but it's not that far off and this kind of spelling I think is supposed to help international fans to pronounce it easier (because if you transcribe his name from the Korean alphabet, it's actually spelled Jeongguk). Or you can just call him JK, if you want to. You're still doing better that certain interviewers that pronounced his names ten different ways (in front of him, mind you) and not even once did they get even close. And it was literally because they were trying alternate pronunciations of different letters when it would be find if they just read the word in the first way that comes to mind.
I try so hard to pronounce names correct and I try to apologize for the mispronunciation! but that is so messed up for the interviewers to do that, they could ask them how to correctly pronounce their names out of respect !
@@_LVLUP_ Exactly. There are obviously interviewers that are trying their best and BTS are always tolerant towards people having trouble, but asking the person before broadcasting the butchered pronunciation to the world is the least. In my experience reactors like you usually try their best with the pronunciation and don't have a point of reference. There are short videos on YT that tell you how to pronounce their names, so you can try that just to be sure, if you really want.
Thanks for your lovely reaction. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
BTS offers a wide range of genres when it comes to their music. As a group they are explosive but they are also individually amazing in their different style of music.
It would be wonderful if you could react to their Korean songs. I would recommend you to start with "Fake love" and "Mic Drop". Please turn on the subtitles while watching.
BTS are famous for their deep and meaningful lyrics. They have written almost 95% of their songs from their discography.
Another song I recommend is "Run BTS". Their is no official MV for this one, they have a dance practice video and their live performance from their free Busan concert.
I hope you enjoy their whole discography.
Noting these songs down for future uploads ! Thanks you for the recommendations and information ! 😄
@_LVLUP_ MicDrop and RunBTS are on BangtanTV from their Busan concert. I recommend watching them together (it's one video) after Fake Love and MicDrop MVs. 💜
Hi. Thank you for your reaction.🙂 If you’re interested in knowing about BTS’ extensive discography/timeline, I recommend you check out ✔️ An Intro to BTS Discography (from chapter one) By Boracity Magazine. Her videos are excellent and a reliable source on providing accurate and updated info about BTS. Enjoy.✌️
My kid got me into kpop...
Started with BTS a few years ago, my kiddo LOVES Jimin the most.
Personally, I vibe with all of them but my favorites are (in order,)RM, Jin, Suga, Jhope, V, Jung kook and Jimin...
However I love Jin, suga and jhope so much because those 3 remind me of myself the most.
Honestly my favorite Rags to Riches story. Hard work paid off. They are STILL working hard serving their country and have left us with content to watch while they're gone. Incredible artists and people. Glad to watch others enjoy this as well. As an older fan, I tend to relate to Jin, Yoongi and Jhope the most, but there's things I appreciate from all the members which makes them BTS as a whole. SUGA is the love of my life in another Universe where I'm half my age lol and Taehyung (V) is my baby born on my oldest son's birthday. 💜
All 7 are serving their mandatory military service right now - South and North Korea are in armistice since 1953. But Jin will be back in june2024....
I saw you react to j Cole's in your previous reactions. Jhope, a member of BTS, released a song with Jcole. The name of the song is "on the street"
For sure going to have to check that out thank you for the info!!
@@_LVLUP_And Suga has a song with Juice World
Subscribed you for bts 💜 welcome to bts world.
At first I start listening because of suga and for some time I was biased to him because of his lyrics. But after listening to all member I can never choose one person as my favourite. Whenever anybody ask who is my favourite I always said seven kings are my 7 days of week 😉
In South Korea 18 months of military service is mandatory....but there's no war going on over there. Jin enlisted first and will be out in June of this year. J-hope will finish his service in October of this year and the rest just joined last month so they won't be out of the military until June 2025. They have already renewed their contracts with their company, BigHit, so they will remain a group once they return.
So sad for them tbh but I’m sure they will take off once they are back together again! And Thank you so much. I’m learning so much about this group it’s amazing !
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@@_LVLUP_ I have to correct this person above. South and North Korea are at war and military service is mandatory due the North's continuous threats against the South. While the North doesn't act on the threats, the two countries merely agreed to a ceasefire and remain at war. IF North Korea shows any sign of active military aggression, the South will deploy its military but as long as North Korea doesn't start a shooting war, the South won't deploy its soldiers either. Military service is an issue of patriotism for South Koreans and whenever a celebrity receives exemption, special treatment or is discovered to have attempted dodging the draft, it becomes a societal issue, so many celebrities refuse special treatment on grounds that they'd be hated by the public for eternity. In BTS' case, they stated early on that they'll serve like every man in their country, it's a shared duty and they've always been adamant balancing anti-estanlishment and anti-status quo messaging with fulfilling your duties as kids, as men, as employees, as employers, as people part of society, etc.
Really? I dont know to much about BTS or what they go through, but to think that they are going through or surrounded by war is sad to think about. I only wish the best for them to stay out of harms way @@niam.3053
@@niam.3053 I said there wasn't a war going on there now. I know they are technically still at war with North Korea.
My bias is Kim Taehyung (V). My bias wrecker is J-Hope. It's hard not to be OT7. One note - Korean age is different. Jungkook was actually 14 when he joined BTS. South Korea has now adopted global ages, but at the time of the interview, they hadn't.
Thing with J Hope he'll keep trying things like the Roller Coaster thing he fainted on one but he still goes on them. Like he did a 3 person bungie jump thing he was afraid to do it but with 2 of his band members he did it. He's the kind of guy who's tries even when he's scared. Now that is true bravery doing something you are scared of.
Suga's the groups main producer and has earned the title "Hand of Midas" because everything he touches(makes) is gold
I am OT7. I cannot pick a favorite. I love them all so much. I have tried, but with no success. 😊
Jin is the eldest and the leader off stage. He is very strong mentally and also very intelligent but goofs around so much to make people laugh that people sleep on him. He always says he is handsome but is actually very shy and do that to break the ice and people think he is narcissistic. But he is truly WWH, proven by science. He says his iq is 107 but seriously, old ARMY knows he got admittance into a prestigious university in Korea and is very creative. They all are super talented and unique and that’s what makes BTS different. They respect and support each other, no egos. They really love each other and missing anyone will not be BTS anymore. Many people have their favs or bias and some tend to be toxic Stans. Appreciate all 7 KINGS❤
It is so exciting to watch people react to Taylors guide. May I recommend at some time you watch BORACITY WHY THE INDUSTRY IS TERRIFIED OF BTS. She brings the recipts on the corruption of the music industry using BTS as a case study. You will look at their achievements differently after that. BTS and ARMY are even more impressive when you realise what they were up against and succeeded anyway. Its inspiring for us all.
That clip of them handing out fliers on the street is from the reality show American Hustle Life that they filmed in the summer of 2014 where they went to LA for 2 weeks to learn more about hip hop. They got to meet Coolio and Warren G and participated in different challenges. So one of their assignments was to promote their small free concert that they did at the end of the series. And to think just 7 years later they performed 4 nights at SoFi Stadium the same stadium where the Super Bowl was held in 2022. So here's the lesson to be learned if you see some young kids on the street asking you to come to their free concert you might want to take them up on their offer, because years down the road it might be a bloodbath to get their concert tickets.
Recently a BTS docuseries called BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star was added to Disney Plus. It's an 8 episode series (around 30 minutes an episode) kind of recapping the last 10 years as a group. It's a neat watch for new and old fans and while it doesn't cover everything I think it's good summary of their story so far.
In my opinion, The Rise of Bangtan docuseries does a better job, and it's free on CZcams.
@@s.susanmarandi9080 I like the Rise of Bangtan series too but it's a bit time consuming unless you are really invested. And the series stops in 2018 so it feels a bit incomplete to me. But you're right they did a really good job with it.
@@crystalsnow1138 In fairness, the original creator of "Rise" HAD to stop. They had issues going on in their personal life and just couldn't continue. I hope they're doing better now and will - maybe - eventually pick back up where they left off, but...I don't know.
It never fails anytime I watch a reactor reacting to bangtan 7, it literally chokes me up. I love BTS!! 💜💜
They are impressive that’s for sure !!🙈💜
Welcome to bts ❤❤❤❤
Thank you☺️
Thank you for reacting to the Guide! 💜 Every member in BTS is so talented and amazing, and each one is great on their own, but together as a group they are beyond awesome. I hope you will continue to reacting to BTS performances and content.
Love your reaction & that you appreciated each member for who they are! Can’t wait to follow you on your journey with BTS! 💜 I’m very excited for you to listen to Layover by V and watch his live performances!
Thank You for the support, I am adding it to the list! 😄
For future bts videos, its fine to pause and rewind if you feel the need to. We won't mind💜🫡
Suga is my favourite, I like his flow the most, but of course I love the full group when they are together
I feel proud to have the luck of saying I was in that crowd in London singing Young Forever to the boys. The amount of joy the guys provided me and many other throughout the years is more than I can describe to many. I understand that the industry of kpop is not appreciated by many, and that the music is not everyone's taste, yet these guys manage to connect with so many different people around the globe, that it truly goes beyond music
I am a 59 yo Army! I still consider myself baby Army though I’ve been a fan for a few years now! I am definitely OT7! Every day is a different love because each of them is remarkable and they are incredible individuals but more amazing together.
I was drawn to them by a performance I saw on Jimmy Fallon The Tonight Show. I searched them out on CZcams and have been in heaven ever since! They never disappoint 💜
Obrigada por sua genuína reação, espero que voce traga mais conteúdos do BTS, seja bem vindo ao mundo ARMY, eles sao pessoas maravilhosas e bondosas de coração, meu preferido é o JIMIN, porém é impossível amar apenas um, e apoio todos eles igualmente em suas musicas e projetos, o BTS mudará sua vida cara, esteja preparado , BORAHE 🫂💜
Thanks for your reaction and interest in getting to know them. You will be pleasantly surprised by their talent, songs, lyricism, raps, most of all how lovely human beings they all are ,and they strong bond, positive vibes and wide range of genres.
The fact that all 7 are enlisted somewhat together (in time) so that they can be a group as soon as possible says a lot about their relationship as artists that team up ;)
(no other Korean group that I know of has done that, rather they have enlisted 1 by 1 when the time was due, spanning several years of their career as a group)
I'm commenting as I'm watching, so sorry for the wall of text.
Anyway, in what the West calls "K-pop", people who rap aren't a rarity, rather the norm but 99% of "K-pop rappers" don't write or produce their songs, the label hands it to them.
The most common feature people mention when it comes to BTS is authenticity, something which K-pop lacks because it's fundamentally an industry designed to create ideals for teenagers, eye and ear candy.
BTS was supposed to debut as a hip hop group but their producer-CEO decided to debut them as an idol (K-pop) group due to their very limited funds. Idols get more stage opportunities which brings in more money that was reinvested in BTS' career and personal enrichment. (The company wrote off holiday expenses as work-related expenses by sending the guys on trips they filmed for fans 😅) The CEO also allowed them to make the music they want - obviously he and his producer friends helped them but they were never just given songs, all members worked on their albums from day one and the messages in their songs were always the thoughts and feelings of the members.
ARMY (not K-poo fans) don't pick favourites. Some people still cosign the "bias" system but most of us dislike even the language. I cannot fir the life of me choose a favourite because they're seven unique people with complimenting but vastly different charms. It's like choosing between kittens - if somebody can, good for them but low-key, it's weird. That's how ARMY views favoritism within the fandom. That's actually how BTS view it, too, they can't exist without each other at this point.
A note about "roles", that's more a K-pop thing than a BTS thing. All of them dance, it's just that their choreographer assigned J-hope with supervising since he's very meticulous. There are no main, sub, etc vocalists since BTS' method involves EVERYBODY trying for all parts and deciding together with the producers who sounded best - this is why it sounds hilarious when the guys switch lines, it just doesn't sound...right. This is usually opposite for K-pop groups, members are trained to sound a feel similar so if somebody is sick or gets kicked out, it's not jarring. I can write essays on this but you can also watch Boracity Magazine's video "why most armys don't like kpop" and Elliot Sang's "BTS vs Kpop, a video essay" to popular views on the topic. These were made specifically for people interested in BTS, they're safe to react to just put "reaction" in your title.
So much knowledge ! Thank you for the helpful information. And ok I will stay away from the favoritism I promise ☺️
99.99% is a bit of a stretch.
This!!¡
AGREEED!!! Those 2 are great videos to react to
Una vez que los conoces es imposible no quererlos a todos, mi "bias" es Jimin, pero apoyo y quiero a todos con la misma intensidad. BTS no solo son increibles artistas, sino tambien un grupo de jovenes muy inteligentes y divertidos. 💜
I am leaving this comment literally about 5 minutes into the video. I have never come across your channel before so I don't know how much you know about the boys prior to this. But can I just say your reaction literally has me in tears already!
You barely know these guys but you immediately get them and what they are about and how HARD they have worked for what they achieved. They never dreamed of this level of success when starting out. The immediate appreciation you have for them is amazing and I love to see it.
You sir are brilliant and I am going to continue to watch the video now lol. You seem to have a genuine soul and I have a feeling as I watch this I'm going to like your channel a lot 🥰
pretty much all Kpop groups have rappers in them as well as singers and dancers.
I know! who would've thought! Im so far behind its ridiculous lol
@@_LVLUP_its ok, take ur time, there r soo many incredible groups, so it can get a little overwhelming at times.
BTS has a mentality of the group before the individual, they always talk about "BTS" is more important than their individual wishs and they'll always prioritize the group. They always solve any conflicts all together too, even if is between just two of them. I think that helps they to let go of their egos and work for the group. Everyone has their role is respected in their role. They're such great people too and that helps, everyone always compliment them about it, since school.
BTS BIGGEST BAND in the world ❤️
Most Army will say they have a bias ( which is a member you relate to the most) however most do not say favorite because they are all amazing and we support them all. There’s not one member better than the other. They all have their spark and are all talented
Bias MEANS favorite. But, of course, that doesn't mean we don't love the others, too.
@@MystiqueRisingSun to me bias means the member you connect with the most. It could be the music, the looks, the personality or the artists circumstances in life. I for example have a lot in common with Min yoongi hence why he’s my bias. I have nothing in common with hobi but i love his music and his personality and his happy demeanor that id aspire just to have a little of. RM is my wreckers wrecker because of his leadership qualities, humble nature and poetic abilities. So i feel then all members are a bias to me in one way or another. But i never say favorites. Cause that entails i think one member is better than the others and i don’t think that at all
@@geekyreader34 Oh, no...sorry! I should have clarified. I was going based on definition, not what I thought.
Bias = "having a favorite singer or band member in an idol group".
Thus, bias LITERALLY means "favorite".
That connection - of course - can be based on personality, background, similarities, looks, and many, MANY, other things.
Why/How you choose your bias (if you have one) is as individual as those who have one...but, even with a bias - as stated - you can still love (and support) all of them equally, it just means you love them all differently.
@@MystiqueRisingSun im not a k pop fan so i don’t know the lingo. I refuse to use the word fav. To me and i mean to me it means the others are less than so i don’t like that word
Currently BTS has around 1000 awards and counting. Today all members speak English and Japanese. Jin spends his life eating to help Armys with eating disorders.
Please also watch the explanatory video about the difficulties that BTS faced in the Korean and global💜🇧🇷
Not Arena's but the biggest's Stadiums in the world not just for one concert but for multi nights.
***** SUGA is the Newest NBA Ambassador & Met with STEPH CURRY & the Warriors at the Japan Games.
I love BTS and my bias is the Global IT boy, BTS frontman JIMIN, the first member who topped #1 Billboard Hot 100. Theres a famous quote “Once You Jim in yu cant Jim out”. I suggest MAGIC SHOP, BLACKSWAN, MIC DROP, BUTTER, DYNAMITE and Jimin’s solo songs SET ME FREE PT2, LIKE CRAZY, FILTER, SERENDIPITY, LIE... so many and youll love them.
I first saw Like Crazy by Jimin performed live on the Late night show (Jimmy Fallon) and got sucked in❤
Jimin first and then BTS… seven of the most likeable and talented young men I’ve ever seen. It’s been about a year… loved every bit of the journey of discovery.
JK is my bias, but honestly, they are all great. He is my bias bc he's the first one that I really knew about, and bc of him, I did a deep dive into BTS. I watched a bunch of the reality show stuff and behind the scenes and I love his personality.
It’s hard to pick just one. They’re all my favorites.. OT7. Also, Jimin is a counter tenor, which is the highest male singing voice. 😊
Thanks for the reaction; all 7 are incredibly talented! Looking forward to more BTS content from you.
Gracias por reaccionar a nuestros Reyes BTS, Y PARÁ ARMY NO UNA PREDILECCIÓN LOS 07 SON NUESTROS PREDILECTOS Y LOS AMAMOS💜💜ARMY#LATAM🇵🇾PY
Thanks for exploring this amazing group of superstars. Each one is equally talented and impressive. They didn't start out as a group of friends. They were put together by their agency as strangers from different parts of Korea and became family. Yes they fight, but they always put ego aside for the good of the "team". They all have university degrees.....I think you missed that part. All have Bachelor's degrees and all either have or are working towards their Master's Degrees. Impressive given their standing as artists. Thanks for learning more about them....I think you will enjoy the journey
I ‘found’ BTS during the Dynamite era - and it was Jimin that attracted me and made me want to find out more about BTS.
Now I’m an OT7 with a dash of Jimin bias 😬
Did you say something about Suga struggling with addiction or did I misunderstand you? If so, I'm not sure where you got that idea, but he never struggled with addiction, he has struggled with mental health issues like general anxiety, OCD and depression, self-harm, trauma and social anxiety. He has also struggled to be emotionally open and show his feelings, partly because of his mental health struggles and partly the influence of his emotionally closed off father and Suga not getting enough love as a child. His BTS brothers have taught him to be more openly loving and affectionate. None of the members have had any addiction issues. Just clarifying in case that is what I heard.
By the way, you are getting a lot of recommendations for Seven because it's fairly new and because your first reaction was to Jungkook and it's another solo song of his off his new album. So people are recommending it based on those things. ARMY usually tries to recommend what we think reactors will like. Since BTS has such a huge discography with hundreds of songs and a ton of diversity, there is a lot to choose from.
I watched with you from beginning to end. I never get tired of watching “Who Is BTS? Loved your reaction. Stay safe.❤😊
Jimin is a counter tenor. His voice is so uniquely beautiful. And you would not be the first person to think it sounded feminine, lol.
It does sound more feminine but still an amazing voice ! it is just so unique!
There is a well known saying regarding him: “Once you “Jim in”, you can’t “Jim out”! 🫶💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I love them all, but Jimin is something out of this world. His skills as singer and dancer and his personality made him my bias.
A 55 years young Army from Brazil.
I'm getting a lot of recommendations from him as well ! can't wait to do a reaction for him soon
@@_LVLUP_ I just subscribed to your page because you said that you will do Jimin's reaction!!!! Some sugestions: Filter,Promise,Lie and the album Face.
My handsomely tall actor - park seo Joon appeared so many times in this video
In Korean, adding "ie" at the end of someone's name signals endearment. Adding "ah" is usually informal and used by people older than the subject. "Hyung" is a honorific meaning older brother used by younger men to refer to older men but also used by non relatives. So for example you'll see the members all other than Jungkook refer to themselves as "hyung" and Jungkook calls them all hyung cus he's the youngest, but he also adds an "ie" before the "hyung". For example him saying "Namjoonie hyung". Namjoon and other members older than him can call Taehyung 'Taehyung-ah' or 'Taehyung-ie' and so it goes. That's just how prevalent Confucius was in most of Asia, and why age is so important in countries like Japan and Korea. Just clarifying in case you get confused by some clips lol.
The closest counter part in the "Boy Band" world for Western "Boy Bands" is New Edition. They had a total of 6 members & now tour w/all 6 members & 3 of the members of New Edition have a side group known as Bel Biv DeVoe.
JK my ultimate Bias, But I love them all, The only group I stan.
Great reaction. I have an appreciation for all the members but my bias (my fav) is Jhope. And my bias wreckers are RM and V. I definitely suggest you check out
1.V's tiny desk
2. Jhope at Lollapalooza
3. Jhope with Jcole- on the street
4. RM tiny desk
5. RM, wale - Change
My Bias is RM, with my bias wrecker being all other 6 members 😅. In truth, I'm OT7. RM just holds a special place, ever since I learned that he would not translate hate comments to the other members when going through their fan comments, therefore taking in all the hate comments to himself (Great leader looking out for his members).
The MV that interested you in the beginning is JOKE by RM. It's truly an awesome video and I recommend you watch and also have lyrics translation by doolset (they help with worldplay translation as well). RM wrote JOKE literally as a joke to all the haters that kept saying he isn't a "real rapper".
V/Taehyung's loves Jazz, RnB and neo soul, his debut album "Layover" is one of a kind masterpiece in same genres.
I hope you react to it.
He is also an actor but pretty much an all rounder cause he love to learn new things.
His solo era was most unique and versatile for me.
He's serving in elite defense forces now, its called STD in army. Which is anti terrorism force.
V/Taehyung is the one who turned me into an army, he has so much depth in his character, unique personality, kind heart, empathetic, emotionally intelligent and also a musical genius. Like jimin said he's down to earth but also fun and unpredictable. I love everything about Taehyung, he's an inspiration to me.
My Bias is Namjoom (RM)
Not bad at all☺️
@@_LVLUP_ No option is bad anyway, so :)
My forever bias is V, and Jimin is my bias wrecker. Subscribed for more BTS reactions.
I haven't even watched yet, but I'm excited to just from the comments. All BTS live performances and their dance practice videos are the best. Every member (as most have said) is different and amazing, but they are crazy insane all together. They really are a group and they put each other first. It's amazing to see.
I'm a 41 year Army that had heard of BTS but didn't really "get it" until cancer "got" me for the 2nd time in fall of 2022. Going down the BTS rabbit hole made treatments, surgical recoveries, and just plain crap days SO much better. I've never looked back and have ZERO regrets except I wish I had started earlier!
Enjoy your journey into the BTS rabbit hole!!!! Army welcomes you! 💜💜💜💜
my favorite recommendation is MAGIC SHOP, it doesn't have an official mv but there is a live version performance with english subs. I would add the link but for some reason youtube deletes my comments that include links so please find it and react to it. THANK YOU, BORAHAE
Magic Shop is one of my favorites, too! I It touches my heart! I love the audience participation every time they perform it.
V is my favorite (ultimate bias) but i love all the boys. They all have solo projects out since this video. V also has an album, Layover.
however it's already out of date due to all the many other awards they've added his May 2022. It's extremely hard to keep up with their achievements
Namjoon is the Leader and like a front man of the group, He leads in Interviews and others while JHope is considered the 2nd leader of the group that balances them. HE OFTEN does the checking of stage and performances over all. Namjoon and JHope both work side by side. With the help also of the other 2 older brothers Yoongi and Jin.😊
First, thank you for taking the time to learn about them. Second, the Song that you were interested in by RM was 'Joke' and last. The men of South Korea are all required, by law, to serve in the military for a minimum of 18 months, due to the on going War the have with North Korea.
Again thank you so so so much. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜.😊
V is a lover of Jazz and yes he has that R & B vibe.
Knowing wester groups, i know its hard to think as them as anything but a bunch of guys that happen to be in the same group, but to fully understand BTS, is important to know that they are basically soulmates, 7 or nothing, they fight for each other, they love each other, they dont envy each other and they plan to be together even after BTS is no more, that why they always introduce themselves as ".. of BTS" they are a unit
BTS and ARMY are a truly family❤
I hope this channel genuinely lile and appreciate bts amd its member and not those other yt channel that uses bts to grow their channel then would eventually venture to kpop..
I tell people to try really hard to not view BTS or Kpop artists with western (American) eyes. Use that view for their musical talent.
They are Korean and Korean society is wholly different. It is a democratic country but culturally very different as most of Asia is to the west. Hierarchy and respect for elders anyone older than you - (even down to months) is in the cultural DNA.
Showing respect for ones elders is a good thing however in some instances it can be harmful because not everyone uses the tradition for good.
The fact that is is so intrinsic to the culture is important and shows one of the many differences in culture.
The Korean nation began in Manchuria and the Korean Peninsula when people started settling there 700,000 years ago. So RM being the leader is very important and the respect (especially RM as he is one of the best leaders) is genuine. Learning over time about Korea, their culture , and the Korean entertainment industry taught me how truly remarkable BTS are.
That's why we luv 💜 them so much they never change from the beginning untill now they are pure.... Bts army infinity 💜💜💜💜
Love BTS. Great reaction. They are all my favorites but Suga is my bias because he reminds me of my brother who passed away. I also recommend reacting to UGH, cyphers 1-4 and the cypher medley performance live at wembley also outro tear live at wembley, ddang, bapsae, louder than bombs, on kinetic manifesto, fake love, mic drop, run bts, dope, n.o., we are bulletproof
Solo work
Suga/Agust-D: deschwita, haegum, amygdala, burn it, give it to me, agust d, people
RM: wildflower, joke, persona, do you, ughgood,
J-hope: arson, more, hope on the street with j-cole
Jimin: set me free pt 2, alone, face off, like crazy, lie, serendipity
Jungkook: still with you, closer, seven, stay alive, 3D, my time
Jin: the astronaut, epiphany
V: slow dancing, rainy days, singularity
The funny thing and also a proud one that after all these years also We ARMIES got a free concert again....These are the Men that we read in books for real...FOR REAL!!