jimin said it’s about the time he lost himself in all the escapism to cope (during pandemic). after that period he realised “wait what am i even doing“ and came to the realization he wasn’t simply having fun he was actually just escaping his problems/loneliness/pain. and basically set me free is about facing those issues head on and setting himself free from them. this is a conclusion from the things he said about the songs himself.
I genuinely feel like we're watching Jimin's full on growth towards his own freedom, the intimacy of the song, the way he carries it, it's so raw and different compared to his other solo releases. It's like he's telling us, he wants to be free from the stereotypes and boundaries of KPOP artists, maybe even the stigma towards BTS. A beautiful song from a beautiful man.
Could you stop saying about his things that he couldn’t accept or he is dealing with. If you were a korean, you could fully understand what he talked about. He never mentioned the thing. He is a celebrity. His influence is huge. We should be careful when we talk about the stuff that we don’t know for sure.
@@btw3658 Wait I don't understand what's the problem with my comment though, it's just my interpretation, everyone has the right to interpret for themselves and this is what I feel, it's nothing negative at all.
For me Jimin has always stood out the most in BTS. I'm not shocked by the level of his album, the live performances and the choreographies , I've been waiting for it for a long time and it exactly lives up to what I expected from him. He has that extra something that makes great artists
As a Jimin fan I agree , this album was so NOT Jimin , as it is was a far cry from cutie , sexy, lovely Jimin we know , but it was SO Jimin in terms of attention to detail , the effort to tell his story and express what he wants to and pushing boundaries. It was exactly what I imagined Jimin the artist to be. So I was so happy to listen to the album.
“Jimin of 10 years ago would be in awe of Jimin today.” Damn that is so true. Yet he keeps saying currently he’ll work harder to make up for what he lacks. Like this is why he’s so good. He’s still hungry to grow and improve and be the best.
Like Crazy does have a full choreo but they chose not to include it in the MV, which i think is SUCH a FASCINATING choice. And i think they wanted the trippy emotive vibe the video has that you described to speak for itself and not have choreo pull away from it. There's the Jimmy Fallon performance, Music Bank, KBS, and Studio Choom performances and the dance practice of Like Crazy. I HIGHLY recommend watching at least one of them so you can see the choreo because it's LOVELY! I really love this song, it's so great.
A guy in another reaction video said "he gives you so freaking much without giving you too much and leaving you waiting for something else"! That's the perfect definition for Park Jimin. 🤌🏻 💜
To me Like crazy is more about escapism, just what people usually can do when they don't want to accept reality - get drunk and lost in the lights of the party and finally feel alive tho they're "wasting time". Especially bearing in mind that Jimin wrote this during pandemic (and a whole album is kind of a pandemic diary) and said himself that he used to drink a lot being alone at that time. One interesting thing I noticed just now watching this reaction. There is a lot of light flickering in the video, literally in almost every frame it flashes. It gave me a feeling of nervousness, anxiety, panic. It is not strong, quite subtle in some parts, but is always there in a background. Like an underlying feeling of anxiety, which is always with you, wherever you are.
The intricacy of Jimin, the music video, lyrics, and PD and Blair is a sensory overload. I've ascended to a plane of existence I didn't even know was possible
Jimin's eyes, the way he looks at the camera, like he is casting a spell. He was the first one to capture my attention out of BTS, because of how his eyes just mesmerize, and draw you to him...sweet Chim Chim Mochi.
About what you guys said here 36:01 -- there's a theory going around since immediately after the premiere that "She" in the beginning is referring to Jimin. The song talks a lot about "reflections", especially in the English version, and in the choreography he mirrors a female dancer in the second verse as if she were his reflection in the mirror. In the album tagline and in his live, he talked about the meaning of the word "FACE" as the act of "facing" something, and specifically of facing unfamiliar versions of himself. In the music video, there's a woman in a few shots before the second verse that mirrors all of Jimin's shots, and they come face to face with each other before it cuts to him looking in the mirror. That same woman is the one who grabs him in the very beginning of the MV with her hand covered in mud, and at the very end of the MV he comes back in with *his* hand covered in mud, too. There's a lot more to this theory, but to address you guys' comments that it seems like he's talking to himself even when he says "She", there's a possibility that that was his intention, and "She" is actually still him. (this also follows pretty smoothly from the message in his performances of Filter, too)
YES! The theory she's his anima! We know BTS dive into Jungian theory, and I don't think it's a coincidence his album cover mimics the circles of Jung's map of the soul. We know he's reflecting from his time during the pandemic, so it'd make sense how that means he looks into himself to comprehend it. So fascinating.
@@Jldan22 even more than that, i rly think jimin has used his performances and music to reflect on his gender expression beyond just the inner world of the animus-anima theory, to talk about his personal life and experience of gender and sexuality. im not interested in assigning an identity or label to him, but i think he’s been making it very clear in his art in the past few years that this is an important theme and topic to him, and i really appreciate seeing that in Like Crazy, too
@@Carolina-wz2qo agreed! Backed up more by his photofolio themes and Robert Mapplethorpe's portrait being on his trousers, etc, etc. The exploration is so appreciated, like you said.
For a very long time I had lost interest in music. I still listened every day hoping I could find someone or someone's that could make me feel again but nothing for over a year now. I can only listen to my favourite songs so many times but even they were not giving me the emotions that they used to or music once gave me. I was about to turn away for a while but then Jimin announced his album & I have been waiting ever since. I have been waiting for years for an entire album of Jimins voice, a voice that moved me like none other. Let's just say that on laying down, earphones on, eyes closed, I sobbed listening to FACE. I felt everything. Music is wonderful, it can make you cry, jump up and down, headbang, dance romantically, it brings so many emotions so FACE did this for me after I had lost interest. I could feel the music, something I hadn't felt in a long time. I felt his pain instead of just hearing it, Jimin literally had me on my knees sobbing my fucking heart out and exhausting those tears to the point I was all cried out until I listened to it a second time and it happened again. Yes, it's still happening now and I thank Jimin from the bottom of my heart for giving this to us and making these emotions surface again.
Wow! It’s amazing to see someone feel the same way I do, I teared up reading your comment. I’m the same. My music is very important to me, but I’m only able to listen to music that moves me. My playlist was getting worn out and I was desperately searching for a song to make me feel. Jimin’s voice has always moved me. There’s just something about it that’s addictive, so I was excited for his album. When I heard set me free, I cried. Then when I heard the whole album, I cried and knew I had to buy it. I felt it, I felt his emotions through song. Something I wasn’t able to feel in a long time. The album is his story, laid bare, no marketing or gimmicks to make it popular….just his story. I lost a couple friends during the pandemic, and the pain was like no other. In fact, to distract myself from it was how I found out about BTS in the first place. It takes a lot of strength to put yourself out there, both his fans and his haters are essentially seeing his emotions laid bare. I respect his bravery and this album.
Damn, PD's journey with BTS is deep AF! Thank you for sharing all of that. It was both interesting and inspirational. I guess BTS really do leave a profound impact on others. Great video, keep up the great work!
after listening to it for a couple times i got obsessed and i just cant get over it and the fact that jimin has grown so much as an artist, i’m really proud of him
Was a hardcore bts fan from 2013 til 2018. Couldn’t keep up with the fandom and all the contents they had. But I’ve always appreciated Jimin’s artistry. So being able to witness his Solo album, my first ever bias is such a blessing. I’ve been blessed by Jinyoung, Seulgi and finally Jimin’s solo. Now I think I can rest in peace hahaha
Haha don’t Rest In Peace just yet. But I agree, it’s hard to keep up with all the content but I have also been watching Jimin closely. Have you seen his suchwita interview? The way he presents himself seems like his journey has just begun, in fact he was just going to release this album as an mp3.
I drank and partied alot when my husband and I divorced. I seemed so happy but I clung to the social environment for dear life and I wanted to stay lost in the experience of drinking with loud music and company. I really connected to this video. I remember thinking I would break if I had to face reality. No matter what the pain, this is identifiable.
It is very interesting how different people have complete different perception of a single peace of art. I understood this song completely differently. But maybe because we are project ourselves into the art we encounter. To me, this is him being incredibly depressed and trying to run from his darkness and depression by drowning himself into an intoxicated state, forgetting how lonely he is. He rather be lost in the lights than face the darkness within him. It's a very self destructive state of mind. I am way too familiar with this mode of being. And while I have came a long way in my healing journey, this song touches such an injured part of me, which makes me feel hurt and seen at the same time. And btw this song has a full choreo. And it is my favorite choreography of this year. Smooth and unbearably sexy, yet vulnerable. So is this song, so is Jimin.
This is what he said it was about as well. He said he is a pretty direct person. No hidden meanings. It is what exactly he is saying. According to Jimin anyway.
I hope you check the English version of the song it has a different lyrics and offers a different perspective. Since jimin said it's about facing himself. It feels like the song is about him masking his real personality or aspects of himself he couldn't accept. He drank a lot to cope but at the same time he's suffering and wants to stop. He wants to keep going into the drunk state since it's the only thing keeping him going.
Could you stop saying about the things that he couldn’t accept. If you were a korean, you could fully understand what he talked about. He never mentioned his thing. He is a celebrity. His influence is huge. We should be careful when we talk about the stuff that we don’t know for sure.
감사합니다~ 지민이의 마음이 가득 담긴 일기같은 FACE앨범~ 진심이 전해지는 노래들~ 마음을 울리는 지민이의 노래는 언제나 감동입니다~ Like crazy는 괴로움,회피,이 꿈에서 깨기 싫은,즐겁지만 즐겁지 않은,화려한 삶 이면의 쓸쓸함 방황등을 담았다고 알고 있습니다. 👍👍👍🌟👼🌟💖💖💖
Yes it’s self reflection definitely- during the pandemic phase when he went through tough time Jimin recommended to listen to the songs in his album in order to get the full story he is telling- the phase he went through during the pandemic
Here's to PD and his goal of making an impression as a producer in Korea. It was sad to hear how some of your friends and family doubted you reaching your lifelong dream. Thank you for sharing those difficulties you experienced. I hope that you will enjoy the process of living out your dream as it becomes reality.
Jimin has always been confident of himself, he is just too humble, also I don't get it why everyone is shocked with his music! His previous songs are all masterpiece. Hope people learn to give him his due respect
jimin said all the album songs are about how he got through the pandemic. based on the order of the songs, i think this was him drinking away his worries and trying to forget that pandemic anxiety
Like jimin said, he didnt expect this album or songs to get so popular, he knew not putting a choreo ment maybe not as much sucess to the song but has once again proved that he shines with or without his dancing. The mv is perfect ! Thanks for watching ❤
I think like crazy is really about avoiding facing realities. In the English version my favorite lyrics are ‘Emotions on ice’ like I’m putting a pause on feeling anything rn.
It’s been over a year since I first played this song over and over. I love it💜 Jimin’s words convey his struggles, his doubts, the highs, the lows. I understand from an interview with Jimin that the inspiration for this song (and the album) came in the midst of the Covid pandemic. It was a depressing time and he struggled, but on reflection, he grew as a person, not just as a K-Pop idol. Like Crazy conveys Jimin’s roller coaster emotions during this time, with his unique voice connecting musically and lyrically, his thoughts, vulnerabilities, so clearly in Korean and via ENG translation. It’s quite amazing to understand someone who speaks no English, yet I feel his thoughts beyond the barrier of not understanding Korean. There is a universal connect to his emotions, struggles, longings. Amazing❣️💕🙏
As a stand alone, this song could mean about holding on to something you consider happy moments but actually just in superficial level, like "there's nothing wrong here but everything is actually wrong behind all these smiles and party vibes" so Jimin is trying to hold on to that superficial level but he knows deep down the pretending won't last forever, something has to give in and it's breaking something in him upon realizing that those moments he considered happy aren't actually sincere. You should listen to the whole album (EP). The track list is arranged to like a series of events and you will find out more why Like Crazy is the way it is and you will appreciate Set Me Free pt2 even more, like I didn't know it's possible, i was in love with SMF PT2 more than Like Crazy but after hearing the whole EP, my appreciation went to a different level. I'm inlove with the whole album
The whole EP is about self realization about outside factors and how he dealt with it. Some people consider this video of him reflecting on his inner persona or sexuality or gender identity. The girl in leather jacket representing a part of him he's trying not to think about, and if you see the choreography you will appreciate more this interpretation. His black leather pants also showed pictures of a gay couple known in fahsion and photography and can only be bought in specific type of shops, lol. Jimin had a hand in everything about this work. From lyrics that he wrote himself to overseeing the production of the song to modifying the choreography to his satisfaction to making suggestions about the MV. Interestingly enough, jimin was vulnerable and bare in this EP but at the same time leftbyou clueless at what actually happened lol. He's amazing. I can't wait for his full album, he's hinting he will drop another album. Watch the dance choreography for Like Crazy too.
Thank you for giving out your opinion so honestly, it is exactly how i interpreted this song and the whole album arranged in such order would tell us that Jimin is telling us something about his personal struggle. . .this is just my opinion, though.
@@guinevererodrigo3653 jimin himself said this is about his personal struggles he experienced during the pandemic. He made this album more like to get it out of his system, he actually planned to just release it as a mixtape then they finally decided to go on hiatus (for military enlistment) and his producers are like "no, release this as an album" so that's what he did. He actually wanted a visual album (since the EP is basically just four full songs) but Hybe told him it's too much so he just went with two MVs.
@@cherriesforjm9145 Just a slight correction, the pictures on his pants are two self portraits of Robert Mapplethorpe (from 1982 and 1980 respectively) and not of a gay couple. Mapplethorpe was a gay photographer who took highly provocative photos of gay bdsm subculture, other photos that challenged ideas of gender, among other things. Jimin's recent photofolio also seems to be inspired by his work.
Yes, this was 💯 sultry 80s vibe!😀 I’d recognize that sound anywhere!!! (note the signature 80s mullet) but Jimin put his modern, special ‘stamp’ on it! This brings back old memories! He makes me want to go back to that era and experience it all over again! He does have a fully English version of this song on his album, by the way. 😊 Notice the words “Set Me Free” on the bathroom wall?! Notice also the two females in an intimate posture in infrared…that’s significant. To me, the meaning behind this song is so deep…it’s about escapism from his troubles - all the negative voices in his head and the depression he had during the pandemic; but then realizing at the end of it (the partying) he’s still alone and nothing is resolved - the troubles don’t go away. Though it was a party scene, I didn’t feel it had a happy vibe…it was emotionally sad to me. I think the mud represents the physical manifestation of the toxicity that surrounded him. Just my opinion.☺️ Though some people think this story line is copied from the movie ‘Like Crazy’ he said it INSPIRED him to write this song. I don’t believe it’s about a relationship at all! The girl is a mirror image of him. If you watch the choreo created for this song, you’ll see what I mean. ***This whole album is just incredible!!! Phenomenal!!! Jimin is a superstar!! 💜🐥👼🏻
The whispering is from the characters in the movie "Like Crazy". Its is exactly what he went through. "Everything will disappear." This movie inspired Jimin to write this song. I watched the movie yesterday. I liked it for a low budget Independent Film. It won Best Film at Sundance awhile back. The young actress Felicity Jones won Best Actress. The guy actor was good too.
I am so happy that Jimin has inspired you to keep on being you. I wish you much success in your endeavors. Jimin did not have it easy. He was almost kicked out of BigHits 8 times before his debut only becoming a BTS member the day before they performed. BigHits did not give him any vocal training because they had not decided to keep him. He asked V and JK if he could listen in on their vocal training sessions. Afterwards he would go off to himself and practiced what the vocal coach told V and Jk to do. With no official vocal training, Jimin still became the lead vocalist. He was often critized because his voice cracked or he ran out of breathe. All the other members had 2 to 3 years of vocal training but Jimin was self taught at the time. He also had the hardest choreography. He did most of the tricks and he would travel from one end to the other end and in-between the dance. Jimin trained in Hip Hop and Kpop in his early years and even won a few competitions. He then decided to train in contemporary dance and was at the top of his class but he said this changed how he moved his body. Since BigHits was Hip Hop/Kpop, his body movement didn't quite fit their idea of dance and why he was almost let go but thank heaven they decided to keep him. It is said that no one can move like Jimin nor can he be duplicated. I believe this is all due to his training over the years. He trained in Taekwondo and became a black belt in it. He also train in Kendo (fencing) for 8 years as well as other martial arts. He trained in ballet and Japanese dance and other dance styles. I believe this is why his dance is so unique. He is known to be one of the best dancers in the world. I think his body feels the music and he just follows it. I recommend you watch his videos Jimin Main Dancer and Jimin Lead Vocalist. There are more videos about his dancing, singing, and martial arts training if you are interested. I find this man completely fascinating. Jimin has become who he is today through sheer hard work and determination. Jimin never gave up even through all the criticism. I want to give his BTS members credit for always encouraging him on. They have all contributed to his success. Thanks BTS!
No, other mmbrs has zero contribution to his success. Stop claiming jm's hard work or efforts for other,u all never ever say other mmbrs success has jm's contributions, then why disrespect jimin?? Jimin didn’t practiced alone hours after hours to say that other mmbrs owe his success. And no it was never bighit's intention to fire him. Idol group decision doesn’t make up like that, they only mentally toirtured him to push him cz he got six months to debut while others had three years, also u all say his dance doesn’t fit?? Then theres suga jin v rm who could not dance but got to debut,other members also used to bulli jm. Whatever jimin achieved is all bcz of his own talents and hardworking. No one owe him nothing, not his company or his members. Learn to respect him. Other members had easy way but jm made his own way. He is a self made artist and he will overcome all Sabotage and obstacle
No, other mmbrs has zero contribution to his success. Stop claiming jm's hard work or efforts for other,u all never ever say other mmbrs success has jm's contributions, then why disrespect jimin?? Jimin didn’t practiced alone hours after hours to say that other mmbrs owe his success. And no it was never bighit's intention to fire him. Idol group decision doesn’t make up like that, they only mentally toirtured him to push him cz he got six months to debut while others had three years, also u all say his dance doesn’t fit?? Then theres suga jin v rm who could not dance but got to debut,other members also used to bulli jm. Whatever jimin achieved is all bcz of his own talents and hardworking. No one owe him nothing, not his company or his members. Learn to respect him. Other members had easy way but jm made his own way. He is a self made artist and he will overcome all Sabotage and obstacle
@@shanjida609 very very true! His success is his own! Im sad so many choose to belittle jimin as an artist. Yes hes in a team he loves and they love him but hes his own person who worked hard himself to grow and bloom!!
@@shanjida609 My intention was to give Jimin praise for all his hard work. He said himself that he was almost let go from the group 8 times before he made it into the BTS group not the company. He also said that he ask V and JK if he could sit in on their vocal training sessions and they said yes. They did not have to let him come and listen to their vocal class. RM helped him with writing his songs and guided him on how to write what you know in the beginning and even with Jimin's new song Like Crazy, RM helped him write it and will also get credit for his part as a writer. I am not sure if he helped him with the Korean version but RM said he helped him write this song. I did see where Jimin said he ask RM to help him write the English version. Suga encouraged Jimin to learn how the music production worked behind the scenes. I forget exactly what this was called but he was assigned to get each person in the groups ideas and what to keep and what to throw out. Jimin said he really appreciated Suga insisting on him doing that because he learned a lot. JHope and Jimin said they learn a lot from each other as they shared their knowledge. So this is not something I made up. I am sure Jimin also contributed to their success to. They all helped each other in what areas one might be lacking in to make them the success they are today. It took all of them working as a team and this does not take away from any of them. They all agree Jimin is the hardest working but they all work hard. Do your research and you will discover how they helped each other. I suggest you start with the videos I suggested above.
Do your research if you think the members didn't help Jimin. As I stated above, they all helped Jimin in one way or another and he helped them too. I believe if it had not been for Jimin, the group would have remained true Hip Hop/Kpop but because of Jimin's advanced training in different dance styles and his martial arts skills, he taught them how to move and how to captivate their audiences. I believe all the members would have been very successful as a Hip Hop/Kpop group or as individuals but it took Jimin to make them who they are today. I think it took each member and their unique styles and talents to made up this group working together as one, sharing their ideas to make them the #1 band in the world. The key is they worked together as one and not as individual trying to stand out above the other.
PD this is before you watched the mv, you are so inspiring and brave for sharing this part of your life and your way of thinking with your audience. Thank you for making me feel encouraged and also for letting me know someone else’s interpretation to Jimin’s art so I can find myself in it. Now let me watch you watch the mv lol🤍🫂
I have experienced the same rollercoaster. after watching Danger music video multiple time a day for a month or so, I decided to watch their other stuff so I discovered No more dream, NO, just one day, spring day and Not today all at once. the range of emotions I went through... my god
Given what Jimin told us about the song in different videos and his weverse live and my own interpretation of the lyrics, I think Like Crazy is about escapism. I find the message to be very relatable as it is something I have experience with. We know this album is about his feelings throughout the lockdown, and it's clear he wasn't feeling the best. In Suchwita, he talked about drinking a lot at that time. I think this song talks about those experiences, using alcohol to run away from reality. And not wanting that haze of when you are drunk to end even though you know it's not good for you. It's not good to always want to escape reality, so at some point, you have to wake up from that dream. I find it to be a very relatable song as escapism can come in many forms, and like I said, I have experiences with it if of my own. It's comforting to know you're not alone. We all want to escape reality sometimes. If we get more into the MV and the lyrics, this is my interpretation of some parts. I think the "she" he is singing about at the start, and the girl in the video are all Jimin himself. But they are his other personalities (idk how to explain this but like, different parts of him). At the start "she" is telling him it's okey to not think about it. "It" being reality. "There's not a bad thing here tonight" meaning, in the haze of being drunk, you can be happy and let go of all your worries. "Stay with me, just for today" is the themptation (she) telling him to stay drunk, to not wake up from the dream. Cause if you do, you're back to reality. Later he sings "a cliché story like a drama, I'm getting used to it" He's been escaping reality for so long now, it's normal to him. "Did I come too far to find the me you used to know?" He is loosing himself in this dream he created for himself. I think the chorus talks about the feeling of letting yourself enter this dream. But then there is the "oh i'm fallin" line in the background, warning him that he can't stay in the dream forever The girl in the video is his reflection, his other self (that's why they never meet each other) In the verse right after it he looks into the mirror and also talks about his reflection. "My reflection within the mirror, I'm going endlessly crazy". Again, I think this talks about him being aware that he is indulging in escapism, but he also loves it -> "I'm feeling so alive, wasting time" It's his two personalities being in conflict with each other. This comes back in the bridge/ending chorus. (Idk what to call it exactly). There he is talking to himself; "This will break me, this is gonna break me" Again showing he is aware he needs to get back to reality. "No don't you wake me, I wanna stay in this dream. Don't save me,don't you try to save me. I need a way we, I need a way we can dream on." At the end of the day he still longs for this feeling of being in a dream. Of being carefree and happy without the troubles of everyday life being on his mind. The way I interpret it, the lyrics are also a vicious cicle. At the end he is aware that he needs to wake up, but he wants to keep the dream going, so he indulges in escapism again. At that point the "she" from the start of the song comes back, saying it is okey. "Stay with me, just for tonight" And thus he convinces himself to indulge again, leading into the rest of the lyrics once more. It's a perfect portrayal of how hard it is to break the cycle and pull yourself out of such a mindset. Something else I want to mention about the visual aspect and my interpretation is that at the start, when he get's pulled away by the mud covered hand, I think this is the "she" the temptation, pulling him onto escapism again. But at the end, you see Jimin's own hand is covered in mud, thus showing that he is pulling himself in again and again. He convinces himself it is okey to indulge in escapism. That's also why his apartment is muddy, it's his own doing. I also think the stockholm shirt is on purpose, indeed hinting at stockholm syndrome and the "falking for your captor" aspect. It's him falling for the escape that "she" offers him.
I don't know what's in this song but I can't stop listening to it since it came out, it's at the top of my list I'm mesmerized by it. Dare I say one of the best songs in kpop !!
i cant remember the exact words but someone commented on the parallels of jimin's masculine and feminine side and how they interacted in the video. it is much more highlighted in the choreo tho. I'm just amaze by jimin honestly
Dear pd, no matter how long the video is, don't worry, I am certainly happy to watch it, the longer the better tbh, I really like listening to what you are willing to share
Face is such a brilliant album. It's beautifully written and produced storybook manifested through songs. And the hidden track is a gem. Jimin is perfection. He doesn't put out anything less of perfection
At the end I hear “alone again.. whats the point” but i love how you guys when so into detail with this review. This song is so deep and beautiful and a lot of people look over that.
Just when u thought he couldn't do better than the last video he blows it away again . Like how can u pick a fave video from his amazing lineup. Wow its just mindblowing.
This song is beautiful, seductive, heart-breaking, stunning with an insane instrumental, catchy as heck melody (betting Jimin wrote it as he's known for his amazing melodies), deep lyrics, and perfect choreo. I listen to it many many times a day and have get to get tired of it. The live acoustic version is fantastic, I am desperate to have it on spotify, and you need to see the music show live performances, blew my mind. not just the LC ones but the SMFp2 ones as well. Jimin gave us so much. The rest of the album is freaking amazing. Play it from the beginning to end. And the hidden song Letter, Jimin's heartfelt letter to ARMY is also stunning. It's beautiful. And it still makes me cry.
Jimin is a Genius, not only talented, he tought of everything. Actually this album is the raw version of himself like he said before. This is the album of my life, no doubt. Jimin messed up the whole music industry with his album!!!. King ❤👑
it is Jimins dark time in the pandemic where he got drunk every Night and was depressed. he woke up and looked at him self and realized how messed up he has gotten. so he wrote this song to explain his dark time. you can see how lonely and sad he looks when he is awake, with mud on the floor and him starring out into the air. and then the hand crap him and he is sucked in to his own mind where he can forgets it all, and everything is nice, and he want to stay there. his drunken mind. and when he wakes up he return to the chair like nothing happened. like he return to reality and everything is the same. depressed again.
I hope y'all react to the performance of Like Crazy too - the choreo just ELEVATES this amazing song to soaring new heights - hypnotic in the best way possible!
"he says she but it's not actually /her/, he talks to himself" the person who pulls him into the club with a muddy hand wears a leather jacket, like the girl we see later in the mv in focus. you can see that jimin and her are mirrored, they are walking towards each other and meet in the center, like when you meet your reflection when walking up close to the mirror. and right after they met we transition to the next scene where he literally looks in the mirror and talks about his reflections. the choreography also includes a mirrored dance with a her-reflection-figure. i thought it could be taken in a romantic plot way BUT you would expect that main character of the mv meeting a girl in a club will lead to some more romantic visual story development, but in Like Crazy it doesn't. it actually goes even more introspective after that also want to mention that Face had two versions: software and hardware. software photo concept showed Jimin more vulnerable, hurt, soft, in light and calm colors, kind of similar to his image in the room when he sits by the table. hardware showed him more guarded, stoic, almost cold or invincible in *black leather jacket*
The MV didn't have choreography but the song itself definitely has choreo that goes really well with it. I don't need to say it but of course he eats the performance. It's enthralling to watch.
I think you guys nailed that he feels “like crazy” being torn between two versions of himself: Idol Jimin, who seems to thrive in the spotlight, his fame/hubris reaching dizzying heights, and true Jimin, who’s on the verge of losing himself, perpetually trapped behind a mask. When he tries to pull fame-flushed Jimin out of the spotlight, his other self doesn’t want to wake up; the video flows in reverse, and the walls come back up. He doesn’t have time to hold true Jimin’s hand, he’s too busy living the dream. This MV is a power struggle-if true Jimin loses then the hand of temptation grabs him again, and he’s falling, falling, falling. And if idol Jimin loses then he also loses the ability to dream, possibly forever, having lost the highest high he’ll ever achieve. Idol Jimin is a seduction, the promise of a good time, but he always ends up alone at the end of the night. He can’t ever slow down, he pushes people aside to get where he needs to go, he starts to believe in his polished “face” and forgets what he’s supposed to look like underneath. And when he goes back home, where he’s supposed to be true Jimin again, the muck of his other life is still all over him. He’s pretending that he can enjoy normalcy but he’s become addicted to an idol’s lifestyle. He’s not true Jimin anymore-his hands are dirty now. This song is also inspired by the movie 'Like Crazy' and its depiction of irresolvable tension between an entangled pair. In that opening whispered conversation, one seems dramatic, romantic, certain-“I think we can last forever-just trust me” and one is terrified that this promise is too good to be true, that it’s unsustainable-“I’m afraid that everything will disappear.” Jimin uses this narrative about a rocky relationship-a turmoil that is both addictive and damaging, a temptation that urges one to live in the moment and not slow down to consider the big picture-as a one-to-one for his relationship with his own fame, and with his stage persona. This MV is designed to seem sexy; he’s emphasizing the full extent of the temptation that fame offers, the glitter of his fulfilled dream distracting from the intensely lonely and debilitating lifestyle. It mimics the way infatuation often seems to make up for fundamental flaws in a relationship, the high peaks overshadowing the low valleys. In love, like fame, the rewards have to feel worth the inevitable suffering. If the cost starts to outweigh the benefit-well, you’d be crazy to keep pursuing such a painful dream (hence the title). And Jimin often examines himself through the lens of duality or multiplicity. In his past lyrics he depicts himself as a liar, always in conflict, wearing different faces or filters, which trend and shift as his audience’s tastes change. He’s always exposing the boundary between truth and persona. Bisecting himself is the only way he can reconcile the fallible human truth of who he is with what he’s become-mega-famous, an idol (in the full, worshipful sense of that word) who is lauded, hounded, awarded, surrounded, critiqued, overworked, and utterly dependent on the whims of strangers and strictures of his company’s branding. This album is simply titled “Face,” and its jacket art is a ripple in a silvery reflection. There’s a disruption in that reflection, and whatever conflict is happening below is now beginning to warp the surface. Duality is a big headline in BTS's discography, alongside their emphasis on personas, shadows, and masks. This song is itself operating on multiple levels, superficially about the movie 'Like Crazy,' and visually about drowning your sorrows and losing yourself in the allure of the party/high, but subtextually about the torment of fame and its reliance on manipulating people’s perceptions. He’s so high that he has no choice but to anticipate the fall, it’s the inevitable result of wanting something to the point of obsession, the final stage of being driven (like) crazy. The BTS brand is often about simplicity and marketability on its face. Fun, industry compliant songs and videos that service the fans as well as appealing to the masses, with popular features, broadly applicable titles, and plausibly deniable themes. And then, if you’re looking, there’s always this wealth of real artistic merit, introspection, humility, and self-awareness brewed into the art they’re making. It’s phenomenal to peel it all apart. Anyway I know literally no one’s going to read this essay but your commentary (and Jimin’s craft) really got me thinking!
your speech before reaction is amazing. and i don't know if it matters to you but you're the person i respect the most in this platform. i always look forward for your videos because your observations and opinions are so genuine. thanks for continuing this.
I really hope it gets more radio play, especially because he made an English version and apparently the lack of radio play is effecting his chart placement for BB. The song is so amazing and it is even more impressive that it is just Jimin. He could have collaborated to attract listeners from another fan base but he didn't go that route with his first album. That being said, I hope he does collab in the future.
Si tiene coreografía like crazy y está muyyyy buena deberías ver las dos canciones en vivo , son una locura y Jimin desborda mucho más su talento , no se van a arrepentir de verlas
Big hit really hit the lottery with Jimin, like he has such a special voice for a man
jimin said it’s about the time he lost himself in all the escapism to cope (during pandemic). after that period he realised “wait what am i even doing“ and came to the realization he wasn’t simply having fun he was actually just escaping his problems/loneliness/pain. and basically set me free is about facing those issues head on and setting himself free from them. this is a conclusion from the things he said about the songs himself.
exactly
He also said it’s heavily influenced by the movie like crazy
I genuinely feel like we're watching Jimin's full on growth towards his own freedom, the intimacy of the song, the way he carries it, it's so raw and different compared to his other solo releases. It's like he's telling us, he wants to be free from the stereotypes and boundaries of KPOP artists, maybe even the stigma towards BTS. A beautiful song from a beautiful man.
Could you stop saying about his things that he couldn’t accept or he is dealing with. If you were a korean, you could fully understand what he talked about. He never mentioned the thing. He is a celebrity. His influence is huge. We should be careful when we talk about the stuff that we don’t know for sure.
@@btw3658 Wait I don't understand what's the problem with my comment though, it's just my interpretation, everyone has the right to interpret for themselves and this is what I feel, it's nothing negative at all.
@@btw3658 ????????
G DRAGON KING ,,,
@@btw3658 what???
For me Jimin has always stood out the most in BTS.
I'm not shocked by the level of his album, the live performances and the choreographies , I've been waiting for it for a long time and it exactly lives up to what I expected from him.
He has that extra something that makes great artists
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Me too
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As a Jimin fan I agree , this album was so NOT Jimin , as it is was a far cry from cutie , sexy, lovely Jimin we know , but it was SO Jimin in terms of attention to detail , the effort to tell his story and express what he wants to and pushing boundaries. It was exactly what I imagined Jimin the artist to be. So I was so happy to listen to the album.
“Jimin of 10 years ago would be in awe of Jimin today.” Damn that is so true. Yet he keeps saying currently he’ll work harder to make up for what he lacks. Like this is why he’s so good. He’s still hungry to grow and improve and be the best.
Like Crazy does have a full choreo but they chose not to include it in the MV, which i think is SUCH a FASCINATING choice. And i think they wanted the trippy emotive vibe the video has that you described to speak for itself and not have choreo pull away from it. There's the Jimmy Fallon performance, Music Bank, KBS, and Studio Choom performances and the dance practice of Like Crazy. I HIGHLY recommend watching at least one of them so you can see the choreo because it's LOVELY! I really love this song, it's so great.
Agreed. A dance choreography version is a MUST!
@@ideagirl you can watch Studio Choom Like Crazy performance. It’s like an mv for the choreography! Very high quality production.
G DRAGON KING ,,,
A guy in another reaction video said "he gives you so freaking much without giving you too much and leaving you waiting for something else"! That's the perfect definition for Park Jimin. 🤌🏻 💜
Jimin is a genius... If you watch his live performance of both songs, they are even more spectacular
To me Like crazy is more about escapism, just what people usually can do when they don't want to accept reality - get drunk and lost in the lights of the party and finally feel alive tho they're "wasting time". Especially bearing in mind that Jimin wrote this during pandemic (and a whole album is kind of a pandemic diary) and said himself that he used to drink a lot being alone at that time. One interesting thing I noticed just now watching this reaction. There is a lot of light flickering in the video, literally in almost every frame it flashes. It gave me a feeling of nervousness, anxiety, panic. It is not strong, quite subtle in some parts, but is always there in a background. Like an underlying feeling of anxiety, which is always with you, wherever you are.
this definitely deserved the hour long review. best solo debut
it's crazy how "like crazy" sounds perfect.
The intricacy of Jimin, the music video, lyrics, and PD and Blair is a sensory overload. I've ascended to a plane of existence I didn't even know was possible
G DRAGON THE KING ,,,
“ *I* am your form of therapy “
That statement has never been stronger ❤
Loving this confident PD vibe ever since you have moved to Korea!!
Jimin's eyes, the way he looks at the camera, like he is casting a spell. He was the first one to capture my attention out of BTS, because of how his eyes just mesmerize, and draw you to him...sweet Chim Chim Mochi.
About what you guys said here 36:01 -- there's a theory going around since immediately after the premiere that "She" in the beginning is referring to Jimin. The song talks a lot about "reflections", especially in the English version, and in the choreography he mirrors a female dancer in the second verse as if she were his reflection in the mirror. In the album tagline and in his live, he talked about the meaning of the word "FACE" as the act of "facing" something, and specifically of facing unfamiliar versions of himself. In the music video, there's a woman in a few shots before the second verse that mirrors all of Jimin's shots, and they come face to face with each other before it cuts to him looking in the mirror. That same woman is the one who grabs him in the very beginning of the MV with her hand covered in mud, and at the very end of the MV he comes back in with *his* hand covered in mud, too. There's a lot more to this theory, but to address you guys' comments that it seems like he's talking to himself even when he says "She", there's a possibility that that was his intention, and "She" is actually still him.
(this also follows pretty smoothly from the message in his performances of Filter, too)
THIS
YES! The theory she's his anima! We know BTS dive into Jungian theory, and I don't think it's a coincidence his album cover mimics the circles of Jung's map of the soul. We know he's reflecting from his time during the pandemic, so it'd make sense how that means he looks into himself to comprehend it. So fascinating.
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@@Jldan22 even more than that, i rly think jimin has used his performances and music to reflect on his gender expression beyond just the inner world of the animus-anima theory, to talk about his personal life and experience of gender and sexuality. im not interested in assigning an identity or label to him, but i think he’s been making it very clear in his art in the past few years that this is an important theme and topic to him, and i really appreciate seeing that in Like Crazy, too
@@Carolina-wz2qo agreed! Backed up more by his photofolio themes and Robert Mapplethorpe's portrait being on his trousers, etc, etc. The exploration is so appreciated, like you said.
For a very long time I had lost interest in music. I still listened every day hoping I could find someone or someone's that could make me feel again but nothing for over a year now. I can only listen to my favourite songs so many times but even they were not giving me the emotions that they used to or music once gave me. I was about to turn away for a while but then Jimin announced his album & I have been waiting ever since.
I have been waiting for years for an entire album of Jimins voice, a voice that moved me like none other.
Let's just say that on laying down, earphones on, eyes closed, I sobbed listening to FACE. I felt everything. Music is wonderful, it can make you cry, jump up and down, headbang, dance romantically, it brings so many emotions so FACE did this for me after I had lost interest.
I could feel the music, something I hadn't felt in a long time. I felt his pain instead of just hearing it, Jimin literally had me on my knees sobbing my fucking heart out and exhausting those tears to the point I was all cried out until I listened to it a second time and it happened again.
Yes, it's still happening now and I thank Jimin from the bottom of my heart for giving this to us and making these emotions surface again.
Wow! It’s amazing to see someone feel the same way I do, I teared up reading your comment.
I’m the same. My music is very important to me, but I’m only able to listen to music that moves me.
My playlist was getting worn out and I was desperately searching for a song to make me feel.
Jimin’s voice has always moved me. There’s just something about it that’s addictive, so I was excited for his album.
When I heard set me free, I cried. Then when I heard the whole album, I cried and knew I had to buy it.
I felt it, I felt his emotions through song. Something I wasn’t able to feel in a long time.
The album is his story, laid bare, no marketing or gimmicks to make it popular….just his story.
I lost a couple friends during the pandemic, and the pain was like no other. In fact, to distract myself from it was how I found out about BTS in the first place.
It takes a lot of strength to put yourself out there, both his fans and his haters are essentially seeing his emotions laid bare. I respect his bravery and this album.
Damn, PD's journey with BTS is deep AF! Thank you for sharing all of that. It was both interesting and inspirational. I guess BTS really do leave a profound impact on others. Great video, keep up the great work!
after listening to it for a couple times i got obsessed and i just cant get over it and the fact that jimin has grown so much as an artist, i’m really proud of him
Was a hardcore bts fan from 2013 til 2018. Couldn’t keep up with the fandom and all the contents they had. But I’ve always appreciated Jimin’s artistry. So being able to witness his Solo album, my first ever bias is such a blessing. I’ve been blessed by Jinyoung, Seulgi and finally Jimin’s solo. Now I think I can rest in peace hahaha
Haha don’t Rest In Peace just yet. But I agree, it’s hard to keep up with all the content but I have also been watching Jimin closely.
Have you seen his suchwita interview? The way he presents himself seems like his journey has just begun, in fact he was just going to release this album as an mp3.
방탄이 잘 되는 이유는 모든 멤버의 역량이 다 커서 입니다. 지민이가 최애지만 모든 멤버에 존경을
I drank and partied alot when my husband and I divorced. I seemed so happy but I clung to the social environment for dear life and I wanted to stay lost in the experience of drinking with loud music and company. I really connected to this video. I remember thinking I would break if I had to face reality. No matter what the pain, this is identifiable.
It is very interesting how different people have complete different perception of a single peace of art. I understood this song completely differently. But maybe because we are project ourselves into the art we encounter. To me, this is him being incredibly depressed and trying to run from his darkness and depression by drowning himself into an intoxicated state, forgetting how lonely he is. He rather be lost in the lights than face the darkness within him. It's a very self destructive state of mind. I am way too familiar with this mode of being. And while I have came a long way in my healing journey, this song touches such an injured part of me, which makes me feel hurt and seen at the same time. And btw this song has a full choreo. And it is my favorite choreography of this year. Smooth and unbearably sexy, yet vulnerable. So is this song, so is Jimin.
This is what he said it was about as well. He said he is a pretty direct person. No hidden meanings. It is what exactly he is saying. According to Jimin anyway.
“For my sanity it can’t be that long”
*video is almost an hour long*
I think Jimin is the epitome of "Even if you did expect it, you can't handle it". Jimin is that good.
I hope you check the English version of the song it has a different lyrics and offers a different perspective. Since jimin said it's about facing himself. It feels like the song is about him masking his real personality or aspects of himself he couldn't accept. He drank a lot to cope but at the same time he's suffering and wants to stop. He wants to keep going into the drunk state since it's the only thing keeping him going.
He said it was bc of his friends who hurt him. And obviously the pandemic was depressing for all of us.
Could you stop saying about the things that he couldn’t accept. If you were a korean, you could fully understand what he talked about. He never mentioned his thing. He is a celebrity. His influence is huge. We should be careful when we talk about the stuff that we don’t know for sure.
@@btw3658 get the point but they're not fully wrong tho. lyrics can be interpreted in so many different ways
@@DrAmber2004 actually he said this when talking about face off !
@@lollol8368 yeah he did but that’s the start of the album and he is telling a story.
감사합니다~
지민이의 마음이 가득 담긴 일기같은 FACE앨범~
진심이 전해지는 노래들~
마음을 울리는 지민이의 노래는 언제나 감동입니다~
Like crazy는 괴로움,회피,이 꿈에서 깨기 싫은,즐겁지만 즐겁지 않은,화려한 삶 이면의 쓸쓸함 방황등을 담았다고 알고 있습니다. 👍👍👍🌟👼🌟💖💖💖
Yes it’s self reflection definitely- during the pandemic phase when he went through tough time
Jimin recommended to listen to the songs in his album in order to get the full story he is telling- the phase he went through during the pandemic
Let's keep supporting him ARMY
You got it right, it’s Jimin mirroring himself into individuality.
There is a dance practice, a live performance and a studio choom and a acoustic version !
I like his clothes in dance practice ❤
The acoustic version is amazing
Here's to PD and his goal of making an impression as a producer in Korea. It was sad to hear how some of your friends and family doubted you reaching your lifelong dream. Thank you for sharing those difficulties you experienced. I hope that you will enjoy the process of living out your dream as it becomes reality.
Jimin has always been confident of himself, he is just too humble, also I don't get it why everyone is shocked with his music! His previous songs are all masterpiece. Hope people learn to give him his due respect
jimin said all the album songs are about how he got through the pandemic. based on the order of the songs, i think this was him drinking away his worries and trying to forget that pandemic anxiety
It gets better when you put it in the context of the whole album. Jimin’s a great storyteller.
Hope jimin continue..because he can do more.
honestly the song conveys so well the fake happiness of escapism
Like jimin said, he didnt expect this album or songs to get so popular, he knew not putting a choreo ment maybe not as much sucess to the song but has once again proved that he shines with or without his dancing. The mv is perfect ! Thanks for watching ❤
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There’s always something magical in Jimin’s work and presentation, really charming ☁️
In short, “Like Crazy” is as mesmerizing as #Jimin’s voice and personality 💖💖💖🏆🥇👑✨
Love the smiles hugs happy😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I think like crazy is really about avoiding facing realities. In the English version my favorite lyrics are ‘Emotions on ice’ like I’m putting a pause on feeling anything rn.
His confidence definitely grew, that’s why he released this album, which is great!
Jimin is the best ❤. El mejor bailarín y cantante de esta época
Jimin Like Crazy MV Live Stage performance Dance practice and Studio choorm performance was really good an I love that film work and transitions
It’s been over a year since I first played this song over and over. I love it💜 Jimin’s words convey his struggles, his doubts, the highs, the lows.
I understand from an interview with Jimin that the inspiration for this song (and the album) came in the midst of the Covid pandemic. It was a depressing time and he struggled, but on reflection, he grew as a person, not just as a K-Pop idol. Like Crazy conveys Jimin’s roller coaster emotions during this time, with his unique voice connecting musically and lyrically, his thoughts, vulnerabilities, so clearly in Korean and via ENG translation. It’s quite amazing to understand someone who speaks no English, yet I feel his thoughts beyond the barrier of not understanding Korean. There is a universal connect to his emotions, struggles, longings. Amazing❣️💕🙏
jm was always a confident person. why do people think he was not is a mystery.
As a stand alone, this song could mean about holding on to something you consider happy moments but actually just in superficial level, like "there's nothing wrong here but everything is actually wrong behind all these smiles and party vibes" so Jimin is trying to hold on to that superficial level but he knows deep down the pretending won't last forever, something has to give in and it's breaking something in him upon realizing that those moments he considered happy aren't actually sincere.
You should listen to the whole album (EP). The track list is arranged to like a series of events and you will find out more why Like Crazy is the way it is and you will appreciate Set Me Free pt2 even more, like I didn't know it's possible, i was in love with SMF PT2 more than Like Crazy but after hearing the whole EP, my appreciation went to a different level. I'm inlove with the whole album
The whole EP is about self realization about outside factors and how he dealt with it. Some people consider this video of him reflecting on his inner persona or sexuality or gender identity. The girl in leather jacket representing a part of him he's trying not to think about, and if you see the choreography you will appreciate more this interpretation. His black leather pants also showed pictures of a gay couple known in fahsion and photography and can only be bought in specific type of shops, lol. Jimin had a hand in everything about this work. From lyrics that he wrote himself to overseeing the production of the song to modifying the choreography to his satisfaction to making suggestions about the MV. Interestingly enough, jimin was vulnerable and bare in this EP but at the same time leftbyou clueless at what actually happened lol. He's amazing. I can't wait for his full album, he's hinting he will drop another album.
Watch the dance choreography for Like Crazy too.
Thank you for giving out your opinion so honestly, it is exactly how i interpreted this song and the whole album arranged in such order would tell us that Jimin is telling us something about his personal struggle. . .this is just my opinion, though.
@@guinevererodrigo3653 jimin himself said this is about his personal struggles he experienced during the pandemic. He made this album more like to get it out of his system, he actually planned to just release it as a mixtape then they finally decided to go on hiatus (for military enlistment) and his producers are like "no, release this as an album" so that's what he did. He actually wanted a visual album (since the EP is basically just four full songs) but Hybe told him it's too much so he just went with two MVs.
@@cherriesforjm9145 Just a slight correction, the pictures on his pants are two self portraits of Robert Mapplethorpe (from 1982 and 1980 respectively) and not of a gay couple. Mapplethorpe was a gay photographer who took highly provocative photos of gay bdsm subculture, other photos that challenged ideas of gender, among other things. Jimin's recent photofolio also seems to be inspired by his work.
@@kristannewell3455 oh okay, i assumed because that's what i saw in army tweet😭 thank you for the correction
Couple hair goals wow
Yes, this was 💯 sultry 80s vibe!😀 I’d recognize that sound anywhere!!! (note the signature 80s mullet) but Jimin put his modern, special ‘stamp’ on it! This brings back old memories! He makes me want to go back to that era and experience it all over again! He does have a fully English version of this song on his album, by the way. 😊
Notice the words “Set Me Free” on the bathroom wall?! Notice also the two females in an intimate posture in infrared…that’s significant.
To me, the meaning behind this song is so deep…it’s about escapism from his troubles - all the negative voices in his head and the depression he had during the pandemic; but then realizing at the end of it (the partying) he’s still alone and nothing is resolved - the troubles don’t go away. Though it was a party scene, I didn’t feel it had a happy vibe…it was emotionally sad to me. I think the mud represents the physical manifestation of the toxicity that surrounded him. Just my opinion.☺️
Though some people think this story line is copied from the movie ‘Like Crazy’ he said it INSPIRED him to write this song. I don’t believe it’s about a relationship at all! The girl is a mirror image of him. If you watch the choreo created for this song, you’ll see what I mean.
***This whole album is just incredible!!! Phenomenal!!! Jimin is a superstar!! 💜🐥👼🏻
The whispering is from the characters in the movie "Like Crazy". Its is exactly what he went through. "Everything will disappear." This movie inspired Jimin to write this song. I watched the movie yesterday. I liked it for a low budget Independent Film. It won Best Film at Sundance awhile back. The young actress Felicity Jones won Best Actress. The guy actor was good too.
I am so happy that Jimin has inspired you to keep on being you. I wish you much success in your endeavors. Jimin did not have it easy. He was almost kicked out of BigHits 8 times before his debut only becoming a BTS member the day before they performed. BigHits did not give him any vocal training because they had not decided to keep him. He asked V and JK if he could listen in on their vocal training sessions. Afterwards he would go off to himself and practiced what the vocal coach told V and Jk to do. With no official vocal training, Jimin still became the lead vocalist. He was often critized because his voice cracked or he ran out of breathe. All the other members had 2 to 3 years of vocal training but Jimin was self taught at the time. He also had the hardest choreography. He did most of the tricks and he would travel from one end to the other end and in-between the dance. Jimin trained in Hip Hop and Kpop in his early years and even won a few competitions. He then decided to train in contemporary dance and was at the top of his class but he said this changed how he moved his body. Since BigHits was Hip Hop/Kpop, his body movement didn't quite fit their idea of dance and why he was almost let go but thank heaven they decided to keep him. It is said that no one can move like Jimin nor can he be duplicated. I believe this is all due to his training over the years. He trained in Taekwondo and became a black belt in it. He also train in Kendo (fencing) for 8 years as well as other martial arts. He trained in ballet and Japanese dance and other dance styles. I believe this is why his dance is so unique. He is known to be one of the best dancers in the world. I think his body feels the music and he just follows it. I recommend you watch his videos Jimin Main Dancer and Jimin Lead Vocalist. There are more videos about his dancing, singing, and martial arts training if you are interested. I find this man completely fascinating. Jimin has become who he is today through sheer hard work and determination. Jimin never gave up even through all the criticism. I want to give his BTS members credit for always encouraging him on. They have all contributed to his success. Thanks BTS!
No, other mmbrs has zero contribution to his success. Stop claiming jm's hard work or efforts for other,u all never ever say other mmbrs success has jm's contributions, then why disrespect jimin?? Jimin didn’t practiced alone hours after hours to say that other mmbrs owe his success. And no it was never bighit's intention to fire him. Idol group decision doesn’t make up like that, they only mentally toirtured him to push him cz he got six months to debut while others had three years, also u all say his dance doesn’t fit?? Then theres suga jin v rm who could not dance but got to debut,other members also used to bulli jm. Whatever jimin achieved is all bcz of his own talents and hardworking. No one owe him nothing, not his company or his members. Learn to respect him. Other members had easy way but jm made his own way. He is a self made artist and he will overcome all Sabotage and obstacle
No, other mmbrs has zero contribution to his success. Stop claiming jm's hard work or efforts for other,u all never ever say other mmbrs success has jm's contributions, then why disrespect jimin?? Jimin didn’t practiced alone hours after hours to say that other mmbrs owe his success. And no it was never bighit's intention to fire him. Idol group decision doesn’t make up like that, they only mentally toirtured him to push him cz he got six months to debut while others had three years, also u all say his dance doesn’t fit?? Then theres suga jin v rm who could not dance but got to debut,other members also used to bulli jm. Whatever jimin achieved is all bcz of his own talents and hardworking. No one owe him nothing, not his company or his members. Learn to respect him. Other members had easy way but jm made his own way. He is a self made artist and he will overcome all Sabotage and obstacle
@@shanjida609 very very true! His success is his own! Im sad so many choose to belittle jimin as an artist. Yes hes in a team he loves and they love him but hes his own person who worked hard himself to grow and bloom!!
@@shanjida609 My intention was to give Jimin praise for all his hard work. He said himself that he was almost let go from the group 8 times before he made it into the BTS group not the company. He also said that he ask V and JK if he could sit in on their vocal training sessions and they said yes. They did not have to let him come and listen to their vocal class. RM helped him with writing his songs and guided him on how to write what you know in the beginning and even with Jimin's new song Like Crazy, RM helped him write it and will also get credit for his part as a writer. I am not sure if he helped him with the Korean version but RM said he helped him write this song. I did see where Jimin said he ask RM to help him write the English version. Suga encouraged Jimin to learn how the music production worked behind the scenes. I forget exactly what this was called but he was assigned to get each person in the groups ideas and what to keep and what to throw out. Jimin said he really appreciated Suga insisting on him doing that because he learned a lot. JHope and Jimin said they learn a lot from each other as they shared their knowledge. So this is not something I made up. I am sure Jimin also contributed to their success to. They all helped each other in what areas one might be lacking in to make them the success they are today. It took all of them working as a team and this does not take away from any of them. They all agree Jimin is the hardest working but they all work hard. Do your research and you will discover how they helped each other. I suggest you start with the videos I suggested above.
Do your research if you think the members didn't help Jimin. As I stated above, they all helped Jimin in one way or another and he helped them too. I believe if it had not been for Jimin, the group would have remained true Hip Hop/Kpop but because of Jimin's advanced training in different dance styles and his martial arts skills, he taught them how to move and how to captivate their audiences. I believe all the members would have been very successful as a Hip Hop/Kpop group or as individuals but it took Jimin to make them who they are today. I think it took each member and their unique styles and talents to made up this group working together as one, sharing their ideas to make them the #1 band in the world. The key is they worked together as one and not as individual trying to stand out above the other.
The whole Album FACE masterpiece
Jimin puT a lot of message for The Album.. btw l enjoyed your reaction thanks💜💜💜yoU nice keep going
Omg 56 minutes of you going crazy over Jimin? Hell yes lol
So nice to hear you talking more on UA-cam 😊
PD this is before you watched the mv, you are so inspiring and brave for sharing this part of your life and your way of thinking with your audience. Thank you for making me feel encouraged and also for letting me know someone else’s interpretation to Jimin’s art so I can find myself in it. Now let me watch you watch the mv lol🤍🫂
“He’s doing the sexy face”😭😭😭😭😭😭lmaoooo
Theres and acoustic jazz version of this you really need to see that coz omg if you are blown by this then the other version will lead you to heaven.
Thank you for this reaction! It's so beautiful to see that UA-camrs care about what the followers suggest.
And Jimin? Legend!
I have experienced the same rollercoaster. after watching Danger music video multiple time a day for a month or so, I decided to watch their other stuff so I discovered No more dream, NO, just one day, spring day and Not today all at once. the range of emotions I went through... my god
I for one am obsessed with like crazy. It's like crack istg. Just too good. It's hypnotizing.
Given what Jimin told us about the song in different videos and his weverse live and my own interpretation of the lyrics, I think Like Crazy is about escapism. I find the message to be very relatable as it is something I have experience with. We know this album is about his feelings throughout the lockdown, and it's clear he wasn't feeling the best. In Suchwita, he talked about drinking a lot at that time. I think this song talks about those experiences, using alcohol to run away from reality. And not wanting that haze of when you are drunk to end even though you know it's not good for you. It's not good to always want to escape reality, so at some point, you have to wake up from that dream.
I find it to be a very relatable song as escapism can come in many forms, and like I said, I have experiences with it if of my own. It's comforting to know you're not alone. We all want to escape reality sometimes.
If we get more into the MV and the lyrics, this is my interpretation of some parts.
I think the "she" he is singing about at the start, and the girl in the video are all Jimin himself. But they are his other personalities (idk how to explain this but like, different parts of him). At the start "she" is telling him it's okey to not think about it. "It" being reality.
"There's not a bad thing here tonight" meaning, in the haze of being drunk, you can be happy and let go of all your worries.
"Stay with me, just for today" is the themptation (she) telling him to stay drunk, to not wake up from the dream. Cause if you do, you're back to reality.
Later he sings "a cliché story like a drama, I'm getting used to it"
He's been escaping reality for so long now, it's normal to him.
"Did I come too far to find the me you used to know?" He is loosing himself in this dream he created for himself.
I think the chorus talks about the feeling of letting yourself enter this dream. But then there is the "oh i'm fallin" line in the background, warning him that he can't stay in the dream forever
The girl in the video is his reflection, his other self (that's why they never meet each other) In the verse right after it he looks into the mirror and also talks about his reflection.
"My reflection within the mirror, I'm going endlessly crazy".
Again, I think this talks about him being aware that he is indulging in escapism, but he also loves it -> "I'm feeling so alive, wasting time"
It's his two personalities being in conflict with each other. This comes back in the bridge/ending chorus. (Idk what to call it exactly).
There he is talking to himself;
"This will break me, this is gonna break me"
Again showing he is aware he needs to get back to reality.
"No don't you wake me, I wanna stay in this dream. Don't save me,don't you try to save me. I need a way we, I need a way we can dream on."
At the end of the day he still longs for this feeling of being in a dream. Of being carefree and happy without the troubles of everyday life being on his mind.
The way I interpret it, the lyrics are also a vicious cicle. At the end he is aware that he needs to wake up, but he wants to keep the dream going, so he indulges in escapism again. At that point the "she" from the start of the song comes back, saying it is okey. "Stay with me, just for tonight"
And thus he convinces himself to indulge again, leading into the rest of the lyrics once more.
It's a perfect portrayal of how hard it is to break the cycle and pull yourself out of such a mindset.
Something else I want to mention about the visual aspect and my interpretation is that at the start, when he get's pulled away by the mud covered hand, I think this is the "she" the temptation, pulling him onto escapism again. But at the end, you see Jimin's own hand is covered in mud, thus showing that he is pulling himself in again and again. He convinces himself it is okey to indulge in escapism. That's also why his apartment is muddy, it's his own doing.
I also think the stockholm shirt is on purpose, indeed hinting at stockholm syndrome and the "falking for your captor" aspect. It's him falling for the escape that "she" offers him.
I love how deeply personal it feels.
I don't know what's in this song but I can't stop listening to it since it came out, it's at the top of my list I'm mesmerized by it. Dare I say one of the best songs in kpop !!
The choreography is absolutely amazing
i cant remember the exact words but someone commented on the parallels of jimin's masculine and feminine side and how they interacted in the video. it is much more highlighted in the choreo tho. I'm just amaze by jimin honestly
Dear pd, no matter how long the video is, don't worry, I am certainly happy to watch it, the longer the better tbh, I really like listening to what you are willing to share
Face is such a brilliant album. It's beautifully written and produced storybook manifested through songs. And the hidden track is a gem.
Jimin is perfection. He doesn't put out anything less of perfection
Jimin King of Kpop!!!!!
Song of the year
At the end I hear “alone again.. whats the point” but i love how you guys when so into detail with this review. This song is so deep and beautiful and a lot of people look over that.
Just when u thought he couldn't do better than the last video he blows it away again . Like how can u pick a fave video from his amazing lineup.
Wow its just mindblowing.
This song is beautiful, seductive, heart-breaking, stunning with an insane instrumental, catchy as heck melody (betting Jimin wrote it as he's known for his amazing melodies), deep lyrics, and perfect choreo. I listen to it many many times a day and have get to get tired of it. The live acoustic version is fantastic, I am desperate to have it on spotify, and you need to see the music show live performances, blew my mind. not just the LC ones but the SMFp2 ones as well. Jimin gave us so much. The rest of the album is freaking amazing. Play it from the beginning to end. And the hidden song Letter, Jimin's heartfelt letter to ARMY is also stunning. It's beautiful. And it still makes me cry.
Jimin is a Genius, not only talented, he tought of everything. Actually this album is the raw version of himself like he said before. This is the album of my life, no doubt. Jimin messed up the whole music industry with his album!!!. King ❤👑
the first time listening to like crazy is like a fever dream. like i was floating
it is Jimins dark time in the pandemic where he got drunk every Night and was depressed. he woke up and looked at him self and realized how messed up he has gotten. so he wrote this song to explain his dark time.
you can see how lonely and sad he looks when he is awake, with mud on the floor and him starring out into the air. and then the hand crap him and he is sucked in to his own mind where he can forgets it all, and everything is nice, and he want to stay there. his drunken mind.
and when he wakes up he return to the chair like nothing happened. like he return to reality and everything is the same. depressed again.
I hope y'all react to the performance of Like Crazy too - the choreo just ELEVATES this amazing song to soaring new heights - hypnotic in the best way possible!
JIMIN❤❤❤❤❤
"he says she but it's not actually /her/, he talks to himself"
the person who pulls him into the club with a muddy hand wears a leather jacket, like the girl we see later in the mv in focus. you can see that jimin and her are mirrored, they are walking towards each other and meet in the center, like when you meet your reflection when walking up close to the mirror. and right after they met we transition to the next scene where he literally looks in the mirror and talks about his reflections. the choreography also includes a mirrored dance with a her-reflection-figure. i thought it could be taken in a romantic plot way BUT you would expect that main character of the mv meeting a girl in a club will lead to some more romantic visual story development, but in Like Crazy it doesn't. it actually goes even more introspective after that
also want to mention that Face had two versions: software and hardware. software photo concept showed Jimin more vulnerable, hurt, soft, in light and calm colors, kind of similar to his image in the room when he sits by the table. hardware showed him more guarded, stoic, almost cold or invincible in *black leather jacket*
You said everything I wanted to point out, yup, exactly
It’s really Like Crazy!!!💜🇧🇷
I perfectly understand his state of mind, he is avoiding reality, because it was to much to handle, so many of us felt like that during lock down
He’s amazing. I love it. 💜👑
What a deep reaction. I like your theories. 👍🏻 🇹🇷
Beautiful message!
You should check out Jimin singing Like Crazy acoustic version LIVE
Yes. I absolutely love that performance. Wish he’d release it as a song option.
It IS the best!
He charted no 1 on the Billboard hot 100
It’s true make the jealousy turn into a positive way .. Thank u and yes JIMIN really inspire everyone with his album 🙏🙏
The MV didn't have choreography but the song itself definitely has choreo that goes really well with it. I don't need to say it but of course he eats the performance. It's enthralling to watch.
The choreo is AMAZING though not shown in the MV. I love the Jimmy Fallon performance.
I waited for this reaction since the day of like crazy release
I think you guys nailed that he feels “like crazy” being torn between two versions of himself: Idol Jimin, who seems to thrive in the spotlight, his fame/hubris reaching dizzying heights, and true Jimin, who’s on the verge of losing himself, perpetually trapped behind a mask. When he tries to pull fame-flushed Jimin out of the spotlight, his other self doesn’t want to wake up; the video flows in reverse, and the walls come back up. He doesn’t have time to hold true Jimin’s hand, he’s too busy living the dream.
This MV is a power struggle-if true Jimin loses then the hand of temptation grabs him again, and he’s falling, falling, falling. And if idol Jimin loses then he also loses the ability to dream, possibly forever, having lost the highest high he’ll ever achieve. Idol Jimin is a seduction, the promise of a good time, but he always ends up alone at the end of the night. He can’t ever slow down, he pushes people aside to get where he needs to go, he starts to believe in his polished “face” and forgets what he’s supposed to look like underneath. And when he goes back home, where he’s supposed to be true Jimin again, the muck of his other life is still all over him. He’s pretending that he can enjoy normalcy but he’s become addicted to an idol’s lifestyle. He’s not true Jimin anymore-his hands are dirty now.
This song is also inspired by the movie 'Like Crazy' and its depiction of irresolvable tension between an entangled pair. In that opening whispered conversation, one seems dramatic, romantic, certain-“I think we can last forever-just trust me” and one is terrified that this promise is too good to be true, that it’s unsustainable-“I’m afraid that everything will disappear.” Jimin uses this narrative about a rocky relationship-a turmoil that is both addictive and damaging, a temptation that urges one to live in the moment and not slow down to consider the big picture-as a one-to-one for his relationship with his own fame, and with his stage persona. This MV is designed to seem sexy; he’s emphasizing the full extent of the temptation that fame offers, the glitter of his fulfilled dream distracting from the intensely lonely and debilitating lifestyle. It mimics the way infatuation often seems to make up for fundamental flaws in a relationship, the high peaks overshadowing the low valleys. In love, like fame, the rewards have to feel worth the inevitable suffering. If the cost starts to outweigh the benefit-well, you’d be crazy to keep pursuing such a painful dream (hence the title).
And Jimin often examines himself through the lens of duality or multiplicity. In his past lyrics he depicts himself as a liar, always in conflict, wearing different faces or filters, which trend and shift as his audience’s tastes change. He’s always exposing the boundary between truth and persona. Bisecting himself is the only way he can reconcile the fallible human truth of who he is with what he’s become-mega-famous, an idol (in the full, worshipful sense of that word) who is lauded, hounded, awarded, surrounded, critiqued, overworked, and utterly dependent on the whims of strangers and strictures of his company’s branding. This album is simply titled “Face,” and its jacket art is a ripple in a silvery reflection. There’s a disruption in that reflection, and whatever conflict is happening below is now beginning to warp the surface.
Duality is a big headline in BTS's discography, alongside their emphasis on personas, shadows, and masks. This song is itself operating on multiple levels, superficially about the movie 'Like Crazy,' and visually about drowning your sorrows and losing yourself in the allure of the party/high, but subtextually about the torment of fame and its reliance on manipulating people’s perceptions. He’s so high that he has no choice but to anticipate the fall, it’s the inevitable result of wanting something to the point of obsession, the final stage of being driven (like) crazy.
The BTS brand is often about simplicity and marketability on its face. Fun, industry compliant songs and videos that service the fans as well as appealing to the masses, with popular features, broadly applicable titles, and plausibly deniable themes. And then, if you’re looking, there’s always this wealth of real artistic merit, introspection, humility, and self-awareness brewed into the art they’re making. It’s phenomenal to peel it all apart.
Anyway I know literally no one’s going to read this essay but your commentary (and Jimin’s craft) really got me thinking!
Well said!!!
Voz linda música bela dançarino excelente são tantos elogios que me perco👍👍👏👏👏💛💛💛🤩🤩🇧🇷
I think this was my favorite review you have ever done. And I've been watching for years and years
PD, just wanted to appreciate you sharing your reflections in the beginning! ❤
your speech before reaction is amazing. and i don't know if it matters to you but you're the person i respect the most in this platform. i always look forward for your videos because your observations and opinions are so genuine. thanks for continuing this.
I really hope it gets more radio play, especially because he made an English version and apparently the lack of radio play is effecting his chart placement for BB. The song is so amazing and it is even more impressive that it is just Jimin. He could have collaborated to attract listeners from another fan base but he didn't go that route with his first album. That being said, I hope he does collab in the future.
Weeks and i’m still addicted to it
This is Art
Oh my gosh I think Jimin is awesome in this video I love this song 😍
Si tiene coreografía like crazy y está muyyyy buena deberías ver las dos canciones en vivo , son una locura y Jimin desborda mucho más su talento , no se van a arrepentir de verlas
Good for you to be inspired! gogoformoftherapygogo!
“Jimin plays all of the women” omg you cracked the code
the way i'm screaming to the screen "ALONE!! ALONE AGAIN, WHAT'S THE POINT" lol sdhgd