Reacting to BTS - Black Swan (NEVER heard of K-Pop)
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- Taking a look at some k-pop! I always see it in magazines and thumbnails. I finally decided to pull the trigger and see what everyone was talking about.
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You: *referring to RM as the bad boy*
RM: *catching tiny little crabs at the beach and gushing over how pretty they are*
he's a whole baby :(((
Carbs lol
@@MiuXiu oops totally didn't even notice that lol
His preconceptions were RIDICULOUS
ok but-
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Hey Thanks for reacting to BTS! You seem interested in them so heres some information!
You seemed a little curious about why they're so popular and what most fans will tell you its because of their lyrics and messages, they are very personal and authentic, talking about mental health, politics, bullying, self esteem, growing up, etc. (I actually wrote a whole thesis for my senior year research paper on their lyrical messaging). Their biggest draw is their music and lyrics, but they also have super amazing live performances and music videos.
You also mentioned "girls" in reference to their fans, while that’s not incorrect necessarily, they have one of the biggest most diverse fandoms in the world, and the highest percent (27%) are actually aged 30-40 years old, so fans tend to span the age range pretty evenly, they also have a good amount of non-female fans, while not the majority, male and non gender conforming people are a huge percentage of the fandom. Fans also come from all over the world, asian, african, south american, north american, etc I've talked to people who are fans from all over the world.
As far as the musical analysis as you mentioned being interested in, BTS definitely have more then enough to offer. They actually have a running cinematic storyline running through many of their videos that fans are still trying to piece together
References to political events, literature, art, philosphy, etc can also be found in their music and videos.
If you'd like something in that vein Id recommend the music video for "Spring Day" as well as the explanation video for it. Spring Day is actually protest art and was released in a pretty tumultuous time in Korean Politics so some fans at the time were even worried BTS would be blacklisted for releasing that video. Then the Korean president was replaced with the current one who loves bts which is kind of a cool fun fact.
In the same vein of political music I'd also recommend Baepsae and the explanation video from DKDKTV, and spinebreaker which also has an explanation video by DKDKTV
BTS also have some videos with AMAZING cinematography, I'd recommend Fake Love, Idol, Blood Sweat & tears
Did I mention bts also has a hand in writing, producing, and composing all their music? They do, you can even check the writing credits on KOMCA
Now to black swan, the album the video is from is called Map Of the Soul: 7 the album is based on the Psychoanalytic theory by Carl Jung, and his book about it called map of the soul. The theory states that the conscious and unconscious mind is made up of three main parts - The Persona, The Shadow, and The Ego.
The Map Of The Soul Series is the continuation of BTS's previous LOVE YOURSELF series, which is a group of three albums called Her, Tear, and Answer (fun fact: the pronunciation of Her in Korean means Weakness).
Her details the concept of Love as a "perfect entity" with underlying dark themes about giving to much of yourself to others.
Tear is an exploration of those dark undertones, in which we realize the problem with Love is Hating oneself.
Answer is the realization that "one cannot love others unless they love themselves first" The Love Yourself series Is about learning to be proud of and love who you are, and surrounding yourself with others who love you for you and vice versa.
So as Love Yourself details being confident in who you are, Map of The Soul asks the question: "Well, who am I?"
The Map Of the Soul: Persona Album showed the sides of themselves that BTS show to the public most often - the happy, fun, loving parts of themselves, again with underlying themes of being unaware of who you are as a person.
Map of the Soul: Seven details a further exploration into the psyche of each of the seven members, What is their Shadow? What is their Ego?
Black Swan Is about the shadow of art and being an artist- the lyrics talk about their fear of losing passion for music. They don’t ever want performing and writing music to become tedious or hate doing it because music is a part of them. The shadow in this case would be the fear of losing music, which is the most important thing to them.
Its a very emotive and personal song
Anyways I hope you decide to continue looking into bts and learning about them and their music,
One of my favorite quotes from someone about bts is
"BTS are deconstructing the boyband genre and turning it into art"
Its so true and anyone who takes the time to listen finds that out
If you want more info on each member I’d recommend these videos
"BTS crash Course 2020"
"Who Is BTS: The seven members of Bangtan"
HOLY CRAP! THE KNOWLEDGE IS REAL! Thank you for that! :) The responses I'm getting are crazy informative and fascinating to read about! There will definitely be more coming in the future...I'm a little discouraged that if I do TOO MUCH research, it's going to take away from a sincere reaction...BUT! I can say that the tune of black swan has been stuck in my head since I recorded it, lol....what a comment....what a reaction from EVERYBODY...it's like I did it for you guys and now ya'll are returning the favor....I LOVE IT!
@@INF1NIT3SIN yes the fandom is definitely passionate! if you'd like to do research without spoiling too much for yourself I'd react to those last two videos I mentioned in my original comment, and then the songs and explanation videos i recommended as well. there is a lot to BTS and much to learn. Ill be looking forward to more reactions from you! :)
Borahae 💜💜💜
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@@INF1NIT3SIN this is the time when doing a little research won't really take out the real-ness of your reactions. Its because the BTS universe is so vast and connected to each other that w/o research, you will just be clueless all the time. 🤣
I laughed at how 2 minutes into the video you tried analyzing their role which were like completely wrong, the guy you called the bad boy (RM) is like the biggest nerd lmao. They all sexy and cool in their MVs but in real life they are a bunch of dorks but lovable dorks
I had to take a guess at it...that's half the fun. You are all educating ME! Glad you had a laugh tho! 😋
@@INF1NIT3SIN They are all very real and geniune off stage. That's also one of the main reasons why their fanbase are so passionate towards them. You can check out their Carpool Karaoke with James Corden, people said it's the best and most fun carpool karaoke ever, because of how down to earth and humble they are. It doesn't feel like they are a boyband, it feels like they are a group of brothers/best friends who all love making music. RM is nothing like a badboy in real life, he is genius who writes most of lyrics of their songs, with 148 IQ, the leader of the group and the only one who is fluent in English. He was an underground rapper before joining the band, and he is the first member to join the band.
Rm the biggest nerd 🤣 lmao. He’s clumsy too
Namjoon is such a dork lol...also clumsy and go crazy whenever he sees crabs
When I see RM, I just see him with a book in his hand in a waiting room. Such a reader, love it hahaha.
The BTS fans are real! I had no idea! This is crazy! :)
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I jst came across ur channel. I liked ur reaction n u seem genuinely interested in the boys. I jst wanted to say zat every ARMY (zats z fandom name) has d/f reasons to like zm bt 4 me it's there journey messages and how zy stayed humble. There are hundreds of kpop groups which are amazing bt they started out with notin zere record label was on z verge of bankruptcy so they neither had z money nor some fancy songwriters and producers to back zem up. In kpop there are this huge record labels they are called z big 3 zy literally control z industry. There were no artist (until BTS) who won a grand prize who was outside these labels. They were cut from broadcasts, made fun of for coming from a broke label and were practically outcasts. But zey write there own music, they produce n they have socially conscious lyrics ( zy do have love songs n stuff). N don't get me started on zere storyline and meanings( there is a fictional storyline zat connects zere music videos),hidden meanings, and an actual superficial meanings(like map of z soul is based on jungian psycology)in there albums and there MVs are so meticulously crafted that even z every minor details are put zere for a reason.( I am unashamed to say even most ARMYs don't fully grasp z whole picture). Huh... sry its hard to explain abt bts since zere is jst so much to say... bt wat got me into BTS is there song( b-sidetrack) called tommorow. Z lyrics got me through a bad time. LOVE FROM AFRICA. Ethiopian ARMY
Ow n am not a crazy 12 yr old😅 like z media says we are. Am a 23yr old medical student.
Pliz react more BTS and thank you
PS:am 24 years old working on ***** media
Hi us BTS fans and calls army because when bts is going on your fans and army fight for tickets
This perception that girls swoon over their looks and that's why bts are fameous is so strange to me, like it's not like I can put their faces into my ear and listen to their looks? Why people think that, I don't know and will never know either. BTS has the most diverse and ethnically mixed audiance than any other group out there. Most of their fans are over 18+, survey shows that they have a big following over 25+. And there's a lot of male fans. What many fail to see is the amount of content bts have out there for their fans, how often they interract with their fans through chatting forums or by going live and answering fans questions and overall talking to them. You will hear this often, but bts fans, also called ARMY's don't consider bts kpop. That just put's them in a box and restricts them, and bts is bigger than kpop or any other genre, "BTS is the genre" - JHOPE, a member of bts
Purple, i agree !00%. The largest demographic for BTS is 40-49 yrs ols. I'm A.R.M.Y. and i'm male and 61 yrs old. Talent and Quailty know no age or Gender.
Definitely facts. Stats also show that more than 50% of BTS’ fans are males, which defeats the argument that only/mostly girls like BTS.
I couldn't agree more
I totally agree with you. It's an old fashioned notion that only girls follow boybands in general But on a side note he's basically saying they are super handsome 😝😝
I`m 42y old and big fan of BTS (A.R.M.Y)
They will never sing their songs in only English. They want to keep it original. They love their Korean heritage. Just like you love yours. We Armry do not care what language it is. And by the way us Army are not just teens girls. I am 55 and love these guy. I'm not the only one in her 50's who love them and not all females either
I’m a fan in my 50’s introduced to them by a fan in her 70’s! How can you not appreciate all their hard work. They were a gateway to other groups but they are still my favorite.
I'm 42...
Do they know there are more languages other than English. If BTS is from Korea why they have to sing in English. How come English speaker doesn't sing in different language. Geez.... so many question and I have the answers but not enough time to answer. World is not limited to only one language. I watched alot of different language drama like Indian, pakistani, Russian, thai, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Bangladeshi, Turkish. They are all good. No negative comments and I am looking forward to watch more.
Zaheda Julia
I think every artist wants to get into the American market. It’s the biggest market so it is something to aspire to. Rain came very close Years and years ago but I don’t think anyone until BTS got this far. And the door is open to others. Most in the American market want a little English to latch onto. It’s a great marketing tool and they’ve released remakes in other languages (Airplane Part II in Japanese). I don’t think most Americans are pushing them to do all English but maybe people new to BTS do until they get comfortable with the idea. Just my opinion. Stay safe everyone.
I’ve become a huge fan just since we’ve all been in quarantine and I’m 50. I love everything about BTS!
ANNOUNCEMENT: I have a few vids to post that are non-BTS related tonight, but I WILL be recording a couple more BTS vids this weekend! The response has been insane and I've been eating it up all week just watching you react. I had no idea this was gonna make an impression. There's a long journey coming to figuring out who these young men are, for me, and hopefully all of you can watch me take it. MORE TO COME!
INF1NIT3 SIN Welcome to the rabbit hole, my dude! This journey to know BTS and everything they’re about is incredible! They’re dedication to everything they do is truly unsurpassed. I’ve literally never seen anything like these young men in Western music EVER!! I was never a fan of boy bands here in the US. Let’s be real- back in the day they came off as self-important asshats! And until my daughter introduced BTS to me two years ago, I still felt that way. All it took was for one of their songs to hit me at the right time and I was sucked right down this rabbit hole. We’ve seen them in concert three times, twice at Soldier Field last spring and wow! They’re amazing performers, no opener, take the stage when they’re supposed to and perform for over two and half hours.
I mean...they’re South Korean. No one would expect an American artist promoting their music in South Korea to sing in Korean. But I get it, you make a good point about losing some of the meaning in translation. Some of their songs contain more English than others.
They’re only technically a boyband. Each one has solo music, and a distinct style of artistry. I love Suga’s mixtape - he’s a rapper. If you like that style you might enjoy his songs ‘the Last’ ‘Agust D’ or ‘Seesaw.’ I’m partial to Jimin’s solo songs too - ‘Serendipity’ is such a mood. I’d love to see more reactions if BTS is something you find entertaining. Don’t feel too pressured though! Sometimes BTS reactors get pressured into only reacting to BTS, and I’d hate for you to lose the passion and meaning of your channel in all the hype. But if you find them interesting, I’d love to see more :)
Btw, if you were still wondering, pretty sure Jimin (the one who sprouted wings) was wearing a corset. When I first saw it, I was low-key annoyed because he looks better in it than I ever will 😂😂😂.
Thank you sir.. Other army will give you the details, so i just wanna say... Pls react to ON kinetic manifesto by BTS.
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More to come? Let me subscribe then. I loved ur reaction and i love watching new born armys falling down the BTS rabbit hole!!! Yeaaahhh, where's my popcorn? I'm looking forward for ur next BTS reactions. You seem like a smart guy to me and i like smart, thoughtful and deep reactors such as BTS and Army deserve. Enjoy this life-changing experience - BTS, everybody!!!
From a veteran Army. Borahae 💜
Lol enjoy the fall down the BTS rabbit hole. The fandom is passionate and the BTS men are talented!! New sub 💜🇬🇧💜stay safe
I promise you they dont "Play Characters" lol this group prides itself on showing the guys real personalities, good bad and ugly. i wouldnt even say they are a boy band, they are more of a collective. all talented in their own way. Im sure as you watch more youll see for yourself. thank you for the video!
Please react to BTS ON Kinetic manifesto Film: Come Prima
Chientz Lotia I feel like he would enjoy the official mv more considering his background in special effects
Juny Bug yessss
I think like @Juny Bug. He will enjoy better the mv not the manifesto mv but, of course, it will be interesting both reactions 👍🏻
Hmm... Let him decide. I think he will like both of them. Kinetic and MV. 😊
@@delilah1313 visual effects were so badly done on the official ON MV though (loved the kinetic one much more)... I'm from the industry. The wings in black swan were nice though.
There’s no bad boy, the kid, the crazy guy or roles like that in the group. They’re all their own person and no person is that 1 dimensional. I guess if you wanna box them in and go off your own first impression then what you said wasn’t weird. Just hope you will look at them as artists and not as a boyband or ppl that are famous bc girls are in love with them. :/
I think we’re so used to that in Western groups, that without knowing about these guys, it’s easy to assume that that must be the case for them.
We’re use to those stereotypes in western groups. Take what he said with a grain of salt. He’s not trying to box them he’s just going off of first impressions. The reactor has also taken the time to educate himself through reading the comments left under this video. He’s already replied to a comment explaining that BTS are more than just a boy band.
Penny Taylor yeah that’s why I said it’s not weird what he said from that perspective. My main point was for him to just see them as real artists (assuming he doesn’t yet ofc)
BB _ It is boxing them in but I also said that his thoughts on it weren’t weird. Everyone boxes ppl in for the first time so that didn’t bother me. Just wanted to point it out. It was more about wanting him to see them as artist. Didn’t mean to come off rude or something if that was the case
_“A dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful.” - Martha Graham_
Black Swan is created with dancer Martha Graham’s quote as a motive. This song greatly resonates with everyone especially those that are in the field of arts. Losing your passion, losing the ability or the opportunity to do what you love most is like losing the very essence of your being; of your soul. Thus, your first death.
_(Black Swan Lyrics)_
"If this can no longer resonate
No longer make my heart vibrate
Then like this may be how
I die my first death
But what if that moment's right now
?"
It doesn't matter if this song isn't in english. It hardly is a barrier when it comes to BTS or in any foreign song actually, as music is universal and there are several ways, like closed captions in videos, to easily ease that hurdle with language. People just have to be open and take the time to educate themselves with things they do not understand. It'll open you to very interesting ideas and exciting new worlds and concepts.
BTS wrote Black Swan as an outlet of their fears as an artist. 2020 is their seventh year in the music industry after their debut in 2013, and they've openly declared in the song that they are terrified that the passion they had for music in the beginning will slowly dwindle because of huge pressures (fame and success) and the lack of inspiration.
"The heart no longer races
When hearing the music play
Tryna' pull up
Seems like time has stopped
Oh that would be my first death
I been always afraid of"
BTS is known for their beautiful messages and poetic lyrics. Their extensive use of word play (both in english and korean), figures of speech, references to literature, film and art, have touched millions of people which made them the most influential and successful band today.
In Black Swan, they've compared the feeling of an artist's 'art block or creative block' to being submerged in water and stuck at the bottom of the ocean floor, struggling your way towards finding the light; the exit.
"Ocean with all light silenced shut
My wandering feet held in a rut
Every noise and sound's been cut
Killin' me now, killin' me now
Do you hear me?
Sinking slowly like in a trance
Struggle but it's all ocean floor
Every moment becomes eternity."
But the time that moment happens, they are able to see themselves and reflect on what they truly want. They are able to realize in their state of melancholy and unclarity, that music has always been the sole thing that keeps them going forward. In their music, there is hope. In their music, they are able to comfort. This is what they hold onto the most and what they proclaimed their reason to continue. BTS music is made for healing.
"Deeper
...
I think I'm going deeper
I keep losing focus
No, just let go of me
Let my own feet carry me
I'll go in myself
In the deepest depths
I saw myself
.
"Slowly, I open my eyes
I'm in my workroom, it's my studio
The waves go darkly by in a throe
But I'll never get dragged away again
Inside
-
I saw myself."
There is also another version of this song that was released first. It's called 'Black Swan' Art Film performed by the MN Dance Company (link here: czcams.com/video/vGbuUFRdYqU/video.html) this orchestral version is more in tune with the melancholic lyrics of the song. It'd be worth your time.
I hope you become more open to BTS' music and message. To not let your preconceived opinions and judgements towards -kpop- and -boybands- deter you from getting to know more about BTS' music and message.
Have a nice day. Thank you.
That was a very intresting ready thankyou 💜
Give this comment some love please 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
wow 👏👏👏 that's what i also love about their music. it's more than just a song. it goes deep and you will really feel something.
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*strong power thank you*
Nice reaction, but they are koreans and they write their songs so is not expected that they make a song in English. Many people think they are just like any other boygroup, but they are more than this, so give it a try. 🙂
Talita Freitas right Also I hate it when native english speakers want an English version of a song. Like come on 🗿
BTS is not a typical boyband nor K-pop group. They started as a hip hop group. Please watch on MV and on MV explained by DKDKTV. Also watch the explained video for this by bookish theories. Also the producer are inside producers and the members themselves.
Penny Bleta k-pop is not a genre it a a industry and bts is part of that industry. And in that industry there are bands that do hip hop style, pop style , R &B etc but my opinion tho no hate #ARMY💜
@@oyinolubayo7079 Not really. BTS started as a hip hop group. They later became an idol group. What you mention is the typical idol group. They may be copying different genres but they are not part of them. They just use these as a style of music mainly sound. BTS have the actual hip hop culture because that is where they begun and they actually know how to make hip hop songs. And they are making their own music which is essential while most of idol music is manufactured. And they never were part of that industry only in its technical aspects. They actually fought this industry and it's rules. Their success alone is proof of this. That is why most Korean media music critics and professionals made the term BTSpop. Watch the video BTS Vs kpop by bby to understand it better.
Penny Bleta lol I have already watched that video a while ago thx tho 💜 and if I am not mistaken at the end of the video or towards it he thinks bts is kpop. And that it is hard to know what bts is but you can kinda decided what you want to call them. Oh and about what I said with other kpop groups i know that they just do that particular genre and are not part of it but the point i was trying to make is that I think when people hear the word kpop they think it's all pop music so I was trying to say that it's not only pop music that kpop groups do they do many styles and bts does have some songs that are pretty poppy lol ik that bts has broken many many barriers with the kpop industry. I also know most kpop groups are pretty manufacturers but not all, there are some groups that also make their own music and write. I think it really just depends on the company the groups comes from, i have notice groups from smaller companies seem to have more freedom with their music.
I see a tea forming here ( sip sip in old army noises )
Zenli haha lol
Aside for the catchy beats, BTS is known for their great lyricism and message in their songs whether it be light, heavy, political and deep.
Kpop male groups are different from western boybands so you can't really apply the same standards. Further, BTS is also different from most kpop male groups so they have their own unique standards. Many fans have even said they're not typically kpop and they are so unique that koreans have even called their genre BTSpop. They started off with hip hop but they've branched out into many other musical genres e.g. pop, EDM, trap, neo-soul, RnB, pop-rock, ballads etc. They write and produce almost all their songs (with their own in-house team of producers, although there are some songs that are fully produced by the BTS members themselves). They debuted in 2013 from a really small unknown label so they really had to compete with a lot of other kpop groups from bigger labels. It was a struggle and after years of grinding, they finally got the recognition they deserve! To get to know the group better, I recommend you watch:
1. Who is BTS? The Seven Members of Bangtan
2. BTS // From Nobodies to Legends
3. This is BTS: Crash Course to a World Sensation (2020)
All members have their own characters for music MV only. But on shows and interviews it's just their own personality. It's always combination 3D graphic and real places in their MVs. There 3 rappers and 4 vocalists in the group. They all dance and try to do their own music, so they can be songwriters and producers sometimes. Their songs only Korean. There only about 3 songs in English and about 300 in Korean.
If you want to know more I recommend "This is BTS: Crash Course to a World Sensation (2020)",
And MV's from official channels: Big Hit Labels, BANGTANTV. For example Bts - ON, Bts - Not Today, Bts - DNA.
And you always can find all their music with lyrics on youtube. Last album "7" have some awesome tracks in different genres.
Hope you will enjoy!
And sorry my English is not good.
“I can just get down to the beat, i dont need to hear words.” I love you for that. Many people don’t understand that the language barrier means nothing.
Liked your first reaction to BTS. I’ve been a fan for 6 months and completely blown away at the talent of these humble young men. You will be amazed! I’m a 64 yr. grandma from Georgia. #army
you should check out “bts crash course 2020” it’s so cool !
yea, the creator has beautifully and wisely used the words, esp to describe the discography of bts
I mean, I think they were initially marketed as the 'smart one', 'cool one', ' cheerful one', 'sexy one', etc, but that doesn't create long lasting fans☺️... Especially after living together for nearly a decade, they've picked up a lot of similar mannerisms and are in sync in many ways... But they have very distinct personalities and qualities they bring to the team.... It just so happens that the 'cheerful one' who is known as the 'happy virus' is also the 'strict dance captain', 'consummate performer', 'secret second leader of the group' 'most mom-like if the group' , etc. So on and so forth for each member... They're real people with different views on the world, different musical tastes, different talents. They've made and continue to make solo stuff, but choose to stay together, create and perform together because they love it. And they've changed and grown over the years too..... Like the guy who used to be 'the cook of the group'... may have been replaced.
C'moneman no one has been replaced, same seven members that debuted in 2013.
@@minkeytalk I meant the label(archetype/moniker?) has been replaced.
Not any members.
Like Jin used to 'be the cook', but now Suga seems to be their resident cook, but Jin's cooking is still special to them, but JK is also a great cook and V gets into his moods, and even RM has made a pasta dish for them on occasion, etc etc
Finally a kpop reaction where they aren't talking about how trash it is.
Fun fact there is a lot of people in Asia that have naturally fluffy curly hair but it is seen as messy look or unhygienic so the straighten it.
Army Animal Nerd MyDays trueeee😭 my mom thought it was messy so they permanently straightened it and i didnt like the look so i grew it out and now its going back to curly😤😂
I love the fact that whenever I see a first reaction to BTS on a reaction channel there's 99% chance that their next videos are all about BTS
Just to let you know, I’m 73 and I am an avid fan of BTS. I know they are sometimes called a boy band but they are much more than that! They are a league of their own. Their music speaks to many generations. I am not the only 73 year old who enjoys their music. Their lyrics and music reaches out to many. They have broken all types of music records, they have spoken at the United Nations, and they are all around humble and really fun and nice guys. My bias is V, Kim Taehyung. He writes, directs and produces most of his own music. In my opinion, he is a musical genius. BTS as a whole is a breathe of fresh air. Because of them, I have come to appreciate many genres of music. Their newest album, Map of the Soul 7, is simply wonderful. Listen to their music.....you will become a fan too.
Bts is not the typical Kpop group. They write, produce and are part of the artistic concept with the in-house producers in their company.
They have deep lyrics and and on going story through all the Mv's.
On the visual part you should check ON the official mv (not the come prima one) thanks for reacting to BTS
i really like how you paused to talk about the effects. almost all of their music videos (i.e., fake love, spring day, ON, etc. etc.) do not include many or any effects at all. for example, MIC Drop there was a part in the video where one of the members had to dance but the room had a mirror and so they did two takes (front and backside) and edited so the camera is not seen. there are behind the scenes videos on their BANGTANTV so if you're interested on how they filmed the videos check it out
You should watch the Official MV for “On” by bts 💜 it’s a whole movie
If you want to see how they are a little bit more watch their carpool karaoke with James corden
Also their music video ON is very cinematic. There's two videos for ON, the one that says kinetic manifesto is just choreography its not that one, but I also recommend it too
carpool karaoke gives a reactor a copyright strike. so you can't react on James Corden in youtube platform.
@@RasaAkstiniene they can cut it
They are not a group they are legend pls check their other songs mv l belive you love good luck we support you 🤗👍
bts have only one fluent english speaker, so it is especially hard for them to release a song in full english. they're a korean group, and made an impact on the western market singing their native language. it can be hard to read and listen at the same time, but thats what it takes if you want to truly understand what they mean and want to convey to their audience.
BTS is the biggest group in the world. They won best group at Billboard Music Awards and American Music Awards. They got three number one albums in less than a year in US and their latest album '7' sold over 5 million. Their Love Yourself World Tour ranked at number three on Billboard's 2019 Year End Top 40 Tours chart worldwide, with a worldwide gross of $196.4 million attended by 2,019,800 people. They have the most active, passionate and devoted fandom in the world. Please check out BTS 'ON' Kinetic Manifesto, Mic Drop, Fake Love, Blood Sweat & Tears, Not Today, DNA, Dope, Fire and Save Me Official MVs.
They have stated that they will never do a full English album because it is not who they are. They are Korean and they want to remain authentic, genuine and stay true to themselves.
Link to BTS 'ON' Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima:
czcams.com/video/gwMa6gpoE9I/video.html
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Recording is done for today. I will try to have all videos posted by midnight Central Time (U.S). There will be other videos in the mix, take a look if you like, be patient if you just wanna see the BTS...it's all on the way.
Oh boy oh boyyyyyyy! I've seen so many people watch a BTS video for the first time and I am afraid to tell you that you will be completely amazed with each one of them. We, ARMY, can't get enough of all they have to offer. The personality of each of the boys is beautiful and fun, their friendship is so pure, you will find out. The road is long, there is too much BTS content, but it's all worth it.
Thanks for taking the time to check them out, I'll be looking forward to more BTS reactions!!!!!!
By the way, not only girls like them. I am a 23 year old guy and I like BTS and their lyrics are based on Jungian psychology, Herman Hesse, renaissance art & classicals. They write about mental health, self love, empowerment etc. They write their own music and they have the most down to earth personalities. They aren't like typical boybands :)
this prob one of the chillest, most genuine reactions. like i vibe with this guy so much
GAW! STAAWWWP! got me cheesin over here....appreciate the love!
I would REALLY recommend for you to listen to the lyrics as they are one of the main appeals of BTS, especially in black swan.
If you want to hear another song maybe try their Fake love MV or their “ON kinetic manifesto film: come prima” music video, it’s really cool.
They don’t do full songs in English, from the beginning they’ve said that they won’t compromise their identity just to hit that number one.
They wanted to grow organically and spread their culture rather than adapt to the western one.
The western industry is very racist and xenophobic towards poc artists but bts got that number one without changing who they are.
They play stadiums in America and people sing their Korean lyrics back to them. That’s pretty impressive
theyre shockingly good. i used to be so pretentious with music and thought all pop wasnt worth a listen but they work just as hard as it sounds and looks like they do. if you just want to hear english thats your thing no worries but if you can see the korean as part of the music i think its really enjoyable
You: they all have different roles
Bts: I think he said we're all cinnamon rolls
they're talking about their fear of losing their passion for music here. they're so commendable for that.
This was filmed in the beautifully restored Los Angeles Theater, downtown LA
www.losangelestheatre.com
Watching your reaction, I thought oh no, here's another guy putting down "boy bands" and dismissing them as not being artists in their own right. But as I listened I found your comments increasingly thoughtful -- you seemed more curious and intrigued as the video progressed. Thank you for giving BTS a try.
If you decide to follow up, take the advice of @Flash314 and watch "BTS Crash Course" and "Who is BTS ..." these vids won't spoil anything for you, but they'll help you understand the artistic depth of these young men, and will also show how much they've grown in their craft. But most important, HAVE FUN and follow your own muse as you explore this crazy beautiful world of BTS (and don't be afraid of ARMY, we love watching reactors discover our boys)
Thanks for sharing the info on the build. A masterpiece of architecture.
Thank you for being open to explore BTS & their work. The ARMY fam here had done well with their comments. We hope you'll continue with this journey. J-Hope (one of the members) said "Liking BTS was the best decision ever" and we ARMYs definitely agree! Looking forward to more BTS reactions from you. :)
I don’t think he was expecting this to blow up like this 😭👉🏼👈🏼 but yes BTS ARMY is HUGE and real 😅🙏🏼 and we’re excited to see people react to them hehe~
I really liked hearing your perspective with the special effects in this video!! Thank you being so kind in your reaction!!
Dude.... I want more lol.... more reactions yo lol.... I feel like this is gonna be a fun experience for you to learn about.... and for me to witness.... grade A content and your stats will grow really fast!! So Win Win lol but yes I recommend you watch BTS Crash Course, and Who is BTS: The 7 members of Bangtan.... then some more music, I'm sure the BTS ARMY (fandom are called ARMY btw) will help you out with that lineup😁.... make sure to take notes of what to do next lol
You sound so excited in the comments, it's actually contagious, now I'm excited lol
Contagious is definitely the right word to explain it....there is more to come...I've got some vids of other things to post but I will be recording more BTS starting tomorrow to throw in the mix
@@INF1NIT3SIN yes yes yes please. We love our reactor too. Kudos
Also, BTS doesn't use a ton of special effects--they have high production value but they mostly do practical effects. But their Heartbeat and ON music videos are exceptions to that rule. They have amazing special effects. Movie quality.
*ahem-hem* idol, BST, Fake Love*
Thanks for reacting to this! It's interesting seeing a non Kpop fan's reaction! But, loving how you appreciate their style and music! I got hooked to them 3 years ago! And I've been following their journey ever since! Most of their songs are mixed English with their native tongue. You have ppl like me who will try to sing their songs just bc it's BTS! 😅
thank you for reacting to bts and listening to their music without prejudice, we really appreciate it! in short, black swan is about the fear of losing love for your passion (for bts, it’s music/dance) and how that loss of passion is your first death, before your physical/literal death. also, bts themselves (particularly RM, SUGA & j-hope) play a huge role in producing and writing the lyrics for their own music!
I definatly recommend checking out more of bts, they love to pit hidden meanings within their music videos- especially recommend blood sweat and tears as well as fake love
CAN WE PLEASE SALUTE THIS MAN FIRST OF ALL FOR USING HEADPHONES. Thank you for giving our boys a chance :) and being open minded about their music. 💜 borahae
Loved your reaction. I ve been army for 2 years and I'm 44years old. I saw them twice at Wembley stadium last year and diversity is not the word. I met men women children grandparents who are army. As their leader RM says music transcends language gender and race. Be ready to descend into the rabbit hole with us. You won't regret it
Your reactions were adorable lol you should watch another one so you can see their versatility!! They are constantly changing their look style and concept! Love your openness to trying new things!
Thanks for reacting to our boys and welcome to the Bangtan Land. I hope you'll enjoy your journey learning about their music and the boys.
I have heard some English covers of Korean songs but I generally prefer the mix of English and Korean or just full Korean even though I don't understand the language. I just like how the language sounds. For me, music is more about the feel than the language it's sang in.
Also I just wanted to give you a quick thank you for giving them a shot even if it ends up not being for you. Too many people see something different, especially in another language, and just blow it off. I do hope you check out more of their stuff though. They are surprisingly diverse in the types of songs they produce. V has a song called Singularity that is more of a soulful slow style but then they have stuff like UGH and Ddaeng that are more hip hop. I don't think I've ever seen a more diverse group.
They are literally the biggest and one of the best boy bands in the world at the moment. They have worked so hard to get here and their songs and music videos are so amazing and unique. They have alllll genres of music, so would love it if you reacted to more ! It opens your eyes
I watched this video with a smile on my face the whole time. I really like how you went into this with an open mind. I've seen people do a lot of research about them but I really like how you went into it just knowing that they are famous. These kinds of videos really make me smile :)
Thanks for reacting!
If you're gonna watch ON of BTS, there are 2 versions.
Kinetic Manifesto Film & official MV.
The 1st one is more like performance version and the beat is stronger.
The 2nd is more like a movie.
y’all he went from this one vid to having 57 videos reacting and analyzing BTS. we got another one army’s😉😉
We Army love to see a genuine reaction even its a long video we never get bored watching. I'm enjoying your first time reacting with them. I wanted to see how far you can appreciate them.
Hit cc button for English captions . Kpop MV has those . Well not all but most nowadays .
Bts is currently not only the biggest kpop group , but the biggest group , biggest boyband today . They surpass all the current American groups . They’ve won awards from billboard music awards , American music awards , European music awards , etc and first kpop group to be invited to the Grammys etc
They are the only other group besides The Beatles to achieve 3 number 1 albums on billboard in less then a year and this year they achieved their 4th number 1 album
I understand that it's hard sometimes to read and listen at the same time. I recommend watching lyric videos for new stuff to help focus on meaning before seeing a video. But really, they put so much emotion into their words, you often get a vibe even if you don't fully understand.
They are crazy-versatile with genres (though they have hiphop roots), and there is a song out there for everyone.
If you like a rock instrumental, check out the lyric video for Persona. It's only one of the members (RM) who is a rapper. (Another cool thing about these guys is how they give each other space to shine, and all members have been given solo tracks on their albums.)
If you want to see more of their choreography, check out Mic Drop ft. Steve Aioki (which is a clapback at people who bullied them when they were underdogs).
For a softer side, there's the lyric video for The Truth Untold (it's just the vocal line).
Thanks for checking them out! They're great entertainers, but even better human beings -- speaking at the United Nations, launching a UNICEF campaign to end youth violence, and regularly donating to various causes.
☽ B T S ☾ or just watching the official mv a few times. First time focussing on the music second time the lyrics:)
@☽ B T S ☾ I agree some lyric videos are inaccurate, but a lot of them are close enough that they aren't misleading. It's a fair enough to suggest going to other sites for the lyrics (I do that, too), but that also risks mistranslations, depending on the site.
I don't actually ascribe to some of the explain videos because many of them are theoretical interpretation. I guess it just comes down to checking out a few sources, reading what the actual members have said about it, and making your own conclusions.
For me, lyrics weigh heavily on whether or not I like a song, so I always start there.
#bts is the best! they are not just a boygroup,but multi talented artists: singing,rapping,dancing,acting,sports ...etc
i mean litteraly everything!
they are so humble and kind
their powerful lyrics always help people
they had a lot of hardships ; they deserve the world!
we are so proud of being #army,love the 7 men so much
If you like special effects there are many BTS videos out there for you to check out. Their official video for "ON" has a lot if great effects. Their video for "Fake Love" is mostly practical effects but is super cool! Their official MV for "Mic Drop", "Not Today", "Blood Sweat and Tear", and "DNA" have some really cool effects and shots in them as well. Honestly, their videos are just really high quality.
Thank you for reacting!
BTS ARMY runs the gambit from teens to senior citizens such as myself.
I'm just one of the many oldest fans of BTS, at 67-years of age.
We're all inclusive, the colors of the rainbow is us, all sexes.
They are the biggest boy band in the world, on par with the Beatles.
BTS write and produce their own music; their company Big Hit Entertainment gives them free rein over all content.
The boys are prolific when it comes too music with mix tapes, and solo covers.
The group consists of three rappers- Min Yoon-Gi (Suga, August D) is his stage name
Jung Hoseok (J-Hope, Hobie)
Kim Namjoon (RM, God Of Destruction)
Four vocalists- Kim Seokjin (Jin, World Wide Handsome)
Park Ji-Min (Jimin, Mochi, Ethereal Angel)
Kim Taehyung (V, Tae-Tae)
Jeon Jeongguk (Golden Maknea, Kookie, Muscle Pig)
Please react to more BTS so that you can get to know my seven, talented babies.
BTS: From Nobodies To Legends, a good start.
Thank You for taking the time to do a reaction to "Black Swan"
Even if you don’t get around to watching BTS again, thank you so much for supporting them now. Be safe. 💜
FINALLYYYYY-A GENUINE REACTOR TO KPOP. CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY FOR ME. TY TY & TY! Also you understand aesthetics & know what a reverb is. You're the whole package. Thank you again.
BTS is the band that took over truly. Need to check out this song next.
BTS on
Unclear why the obsession with repeatedly calling the world's biggest group "boyband", alluding to girls and members wearing outfits to play contrived roles, while out of the other side of his mouth wishing it was all in English so it could be understood when no effort to dissect the closed captions was made. Simply put exposing yourself to something new is commendable. Coming at it with overt preconceptions diminishes that. BTS plays sold out outdoor stadiums worldwide not so pubescent girls can gawk and scream from a football field away, but because they produce multi-genre music and displays at a high level with much of their music conveying deep messages aimed at helping people learn who they are and love themselves. If you make genuine attempts to understand BTS, ARMY (the largest fan base in the world) will be thrilled to help you.
Plz do react to BTS from nobodies to legends 2019... You would learn more about them💜
BTS debuting tomorrow with no more dream! So ready for them!! #nomoredreamiscoming
I like watching others react to BTS because regardless of what is said, there is always a preconceived notion that a) you’re reacting to a boy band, and b) it’s in Korean so can you really connect or understand the hype. BUT ARMY is always there to share the knowledge for those willing to be open-minded.
I’m a 45 year old ARMY and discovering BTS was an eye opening experience to what is out there IF you broaden your horizons. They are unlike any other artists I’ve experience in my lifetime. Honestly, some bands hit a cord and although that cord is very real and raw, it tends to lead more to the dark hopeless side of the world. With BTS that rawness is there but also there’s hope for a better tomorrow, a better you, sustained by our own awareness of the self. That is what I love about their music.
Truly enjoyed your reaction. Look forward to sharing the journey with you if you decide to continue.
BTS is a boy group from South Korea so it's normal that they sing in both Korean and English. They're proud to portray their Korean culture so I don't think they'll sing in English only unless it's their Solo songs and covers which few members sang in English only.
Perhaps you would like to check out their latest song “ON” (turn on CC for Eng sub). Thank you!
1) BTS “ON” Kinetic Manifesto Film : Come Prima - czcams.com/video/gwMa6gpoE9I/video.html [Pls turn on CC for Eng sub]
2) BTS (방탄소년단) 'ON' Official MV - czcams.com/video/mPVDGOVjRQ0/video.html
3) BTS (방탄소년단) 'ON' Commentary Film : Dialogue< czcams.com/video/npfs6afvIhk/video.html > [Behind the scene music production with UCLA band and gospel choirs]
Damn this deserves more likes
I Purple you 💜
@@Lisa-bk1it Thank you! I 💜 You too!
Thank you for being open-minded and taking the time to react to BTS. They are an amazing group, please react to more BTS MV's as well as live performances.
Thanks for reacting to BTS! I am one of the "girls"... hopefully turning 50 this year 😂❤️ and proud to be a romanian ARMY.
i like just how genuine and not showing an over the top reaction this is! also love the “he looks like Joseph Gordon-Levitt” hahahahaha hilarious
"Girls swoon...."
No man. Everybody does. Men do too.
The Army are here to give you any information!Some of us are crazy and unfortunately people only see that side of our fandom but, the majority of us are lovely!💗
many of bts' videos have a very high production value, especially their more recent/newer releases. the title track for this album, "ON" has a wonderful music video (not the kinetic manifesto one, but that one's amazing too), as well as previous releases like "Blood, Sweat, and Tears", "Spring Day", "Fake Love", "IDOL", and many more.
Thank you for your genuine reaction :) Looking forward to you discovering more about BTS in the future!
“what is he wearing??.... anyways woah look at the wings” idk why I found that so funny😂
"You got the bad boy, which is this one in the front"
ummmm
who's gonna tell him this man loves nature and looks for tiny crabs on the beach only to set them free and is literally the gentlest giant on the planet???
I’m 66 and a retired attorney. My husband is 72 and a retired physician and we both love BTS. You can’t put BTS fans (ARMY) in a box. We’re huge, global, and we love our boys.
Am very aware of that now, over a year later, lol. I think when anyone walks into something new, they have their own reservations. That's the reason we watch...to find out. Knowing what we know now...hell, even after six months...it seems like a lifetime ago that I watched this vid, but I have learned so much and become such a fan. BTS and ARMY are in my day to day life and I can't imagine it being any different than it is now. I hope you get to see the rest of the journey I went on, but if not, I hope you are well and have a wonderful day!
This was really cool, especially with your knowledge in special effects and all that it’s really nice to see you enjoyed it. Especially in their music videos I think you’ll definitely enjoy all they can offer!💜
Thank you cuz take your time to listen to them
Thank you for reacting BTS.
Loved your reaction, I love how you gave BTS a chance and actually recognized their amazing talent!! Thank you for this and should i say welcome to the ARMY?! 💜
Thanks for reacting to BTS! I love how open and honest you are about in reaction.💜
The fact that you connected the dots between this 'black Swan' and the movie, just 10 seconds into the mv. Meanwhile army's have been clowned ever since blood sweat and tears era (2016) without us even realising.
“Here, we’re not bias”
That’s a great reactor and youtuber right here. Tbh, I respect open mindedness. I hope you like their music.
i gotta say i watched your first reaction then looked at ur video list "id probably listen to another one" lmao looks like your invested now LOVE it
Thanks for giving them a view. They are truly amazing, and I appreciate yo thoughts and perspective. Some like to look up the lyrics first to know what the songs “speaks” about and then watch the MV with or without the subs to absorb the visual and auditory elements.... there are a lot of ways.... I only know about a dozen Korean words but have found their songs and videos are so amazing that I enjoy watching them over and over, sometimes to understand the lyrics better and some to catch all the amazing symbology and beauty and mostly just to enjoy the song. They blend so many different styles and always match the style, instrument choice, lyrics, etc to what they are trying to convey. Such amazing artists. ☮️
First off your intro is beyond cool! Thanks for doing this review. You nailed it when you said they practice their choreography a lot. Second video of theirs I ever watched was a dance practice. That was it for me... I had to watch more and became a fan. Here is that video, enjoy: czcams.com/video/sWuYspuN6U8/video.html (the one you noticed with the curly hair and the one you noticed with blue hair and feathers on his suit are both wearing a red hat). I watched a couple of your other videos - new subscriber here!
Thank you so much, I worked hard on putting it together...if you ever get bored or wanna start your own channel (if you don't already have one) check out Enzeefx I got all my templates from there and they were very good at communicating with me. I can definitely relate to the hype going on with everyone on these guys. Very entertaining.
Check out FAKE LOVE mv by BTS. You would love the visuals there and the song is dope as well. The lyrics are pretty sad tho.
I have to say that not all of their fans are young girls. Amazingly women in their 40s, 50s and older enjoy their music because of their message and music. Not just because they are handsome men. I am 53 and my first video was Boy With Luv with Halsey. From there I started actually digging into who they are and now I’m a huge BTS fan. They are very humble and human. They are great human beings. I hope you listen to other songs and videos.
Dude. I'm a metal head and really critical of what music I listen too. These guys are infectious. I find the melodies repeating themselves in my mind, and their talent is way beyond what I expected. These guys work hard and it shows.
You can revisit this comment when you understand;
"Once you jimIN, you can't jimOUT"
I think Black Swan is exstreamly simular to Blood, Sweat and Tears mv but Black Swan is on the darker color wheel. As it has the same astedic as this one. I defiantly recommend to check it out if you liked this one.😊 ill subscribe to see your next video.
Finally someone who appreciates the special effects 😘😘
Some of their MVs have really cool graphics like DNA, mic drop and fake love which has a mix of actual set and some graphics do react to it's extended version and MV making as well with subtitles. Keep up your good work!😁😁
Thanks for this reaction - me I don't need music just in English, I like the Korean music (with a little bit of English) a lot. You can read the lyrics and then enjoy just the music. Thanks again. Love from Berlin