There’s actually a member missing because he just had surgery so they left a space for him in the choreo and no one took over his parts to show that he’s basically irreplaceable
Honestly? I had never heard of BTS before my daughter started listening to them. I checked them out to make sure they were suitable for her to be listening to as she was only 10. To say I was surprised is an understatement. Not only did I fall in love with them myself (trust me, it's inevitable, just go with it), but I quickly realised that there isn't a single artist out there that I would rather her have as roll models than these 7 guys. Yes, on the surface they are amazing performers, but, when you look deeper, you will realise it's their messages of positivity, self love, acceptance, pushing for your goals despite what society expects of you, and many more, as well as their humble and down to earth personalities, that really makes me proud that these are the guys she looks up to. In the 2 years she has been an Army she has gone from a child that kept her likes and interests very much a secret from her peers (as she regularly, and still does, gets bullied for them) to one that is very unashamedly herself. Not only does she not care what others think of her anymore and is very confident in herself, but she stands up for what she believes in and refuses to let anyone feel alone. She attributes the change in herself to BTS, and I honestly couldn't be more proud. When I say you should be really happy that your daughters have these guys in their lives I really do mean it. It's also been amazing to connect with my daughter and have a common love for something, which I have to thank BTS for as well. I would highly recommend you checking out the video "THIS IS BTS - INTRODUCTION TO BTS PART 1" by XCeleste to just get a bit of an understanding as to where I'm coming from as it's much easier to see it for yourself. Their stories, their journeys and who they are as people are truly inspirational.
Your message was really touching to read. It made me smile and be even prouder for being a fan of theirs from the beginning to now and see all the different types of people they have reached and influenced. And to your daughter, she is a gem and very much beginning her life in the best way possible by just being more open and in expressing herself so early on in her life and that is just so amazing to hear. You should be so proud. Thank you for sharing this! 💜
I have to say I cried reading this and I'm neither a children nor a mom, but I love them too and showed them to my mom and sister and best friends because they really are this positive force 💜 I'm sure they would be super happy to read this too
Another very good documentary (if a bit time-consuming; the segments are about half an hour each, there's six so far, and once you start you won't want to stop) is 'The Rise of Bangtan'. It gives a brief overview of K-pop and then takes the viewer through the boys' selection by Bit Hit, their training as hip-hop/rap idols, their debut, and the difficulties they had in taking on the established giants of the K-pop industry (SM, JYP and YG.) It's ARMY-made and still in progress, but very thoroughly and professionally put together.
@@ystrw this is the best documentary if you really want to know them with depth I must say. It goes deep into their logs and personal thoughts throughout the years ever since their debut. This is really well made and well thought out.
I have listened to them on and off for a while, but have recently taken a deep dive into anything and everything BTS. I am a single mom of an 8 year old daughter. She was diagnosed as ADHD and level 1 Autistic. Getting that news was very hard and we had to make major life changes. I picked up BTS again and between the guys, the lyrics, and just everything with them, it has been very helpful. I even have my daughter listen to them. She may not understand what they say or mean right now, but the energy and feeling from the music speaks for itself.
I am a 56 year old Army, who got into BTS because of the diversity of their music and the intelligent lyrics. Do yourself a favor and watch some of their videos with closed captions on. I am a huge fan of the rap line.
I'm 49, even my 72yo mum and 88yo G'mum love them. I used to listen to Hardcore Metal and Rap - now I'm ARMY since 2016 and it's BTS 24/7 - you never run out of htings to watch or listen to.
Lol, it’s a little annoying how their most pop and colorful songs blow up in the US, while their hundreds of other songs are ignored by the media and radio stations. Although dynamite is one of my favorites, it doesn’t give the general public a look at what bts really is and what kind of music they create. I would say their discography is made up of hip hop, rnb, rap, pop, ballads, trap, and a little bit of rock.
It blowed up because it's an english song and it's upbeat. The general public loves the song and it's popular amongst them which is also part of the reason it's so big.
Yes, they are very diverse! Thats what makes BTS different from other groups. Its their discography and the messages each of their album holds. Not bashing dynamite, but they have better songs than dynamite. But of course it didn't blow up much because it is not in English.
@@eenernadirehs7843 I actually really like dynamite, it’s just that people like to trash on it because it’s a colorful disco pop song. It’s literally one of my favorites from what they released this year.
BTS are excellent role models for your daughters, as well as for older generations. I'm nearly 40 and their message is inspirational. Love yourself is the base for which they stand for, working hard is what they do. They always strive to be better, they are always kind and humble.
@@bluemoonmichael6127 I can't watch tht video. After a few minutes into the video I already found misinformation. Unfortunately I saw many new ARMYs are watching it.
My teenage daughter has long been a fan of BTS. So I always hear her playing their songs. I’ve grown to like the songs enough to look for translations and understand. They really have very nice and empowering messages. Your daughters are in good hands 😊 By the way, I’m also now deep into this rabbit hole. But I’m not complaining. This has become one of the many things my daughter and I bond over.
I 100% agree! My daughter and I have become closer than ever now that we share the “BTS Bond”. And I couldn’t be happier! I am proud to say I am full ARMY! 💜
Same here... And I will add that my family and co-workers think I've been going through a mid-life crisis (for several YEARS now...🙄)because I'm singing, humming, or playing their music all the time.. (yeah.. head first down this rabbit hole..🤯😁) I hooked!! Their music gives me so much energy...I love everything about them... No one does it like BTS does it.. Great music can truly transcend any language barrier.... they are proof.. Very special group of guys... Army Proud💜
I think bts is a good influence for kids nowadays, bts is a perfect example of hard work, persistence and genuine heart. They deliver positive message through their music and actions. I'm the one who introduce bts to my daughter 😁
Yesss, that's why even my parents allow me to listen to BTS music during my exam times, because they know it's not entertainment, it's healing for me. The lyrics are so motivational and inspiring.
Good influence on any age group.. they reminded me to love myself, also to care for others. They make me feel more confident about myself, renewed my courage to keep fighting!!....
What's up fellow metalhead. 🤘 It's sweet that you did this for your daughters! You'd be surprised how many BTS fans are metalheads our age - no other pop music in our playlists, but there's something about BTS. Once you get into the storyline and performances, you easily lose that "boy band" feel. Don't be deceived by their more poppy tracks
Can verify. I'm 57 and probably more into BTS than his daughters. So talented at every aspect of music and performance and I love their diverse genres. Previously it was Pantera, Metallica. Rammstein and Rage Against the Machine all day. Now it's just BTS.
@@mochiluvr6753 it's incredible how they never stop surprising me...ngl im really excited rn💜 I want him to react to their whole art and I already subscribed 😢 it's so refreshing.
If you like rap you should check out DAECHITWA by Agust D (Suga’s solo rap), CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP by jhope ft Becky G. (it’s all filmed in 3 shots and all the effects you see are real), and PERSONA by RM to round out the rapper introduction (3 rappers). Then I’d recommend MIC DROP, CYPHERS 3&4, and DDAENG EXPLAINED (the wordplay is insane and you have to experience it). For fun end this series with the vocal line rapping DDEANG. Then I’d dive into recent live performances of their older music. And for the vocal line (4 vocalists)-Jungkook is the lead vocal but they are all incredible. Tae has a low, dark, rich voice (SINGULARITY, WINTER BEAR)-Jimin lives in gorgeous high notes (FILTER, SERENDIPITY)-Jin is airy and ethereal (MOON, EPIPHANY)-and Jungkook is a RnB BEAST in my mind but he does it all (MY TIME, STILL WITH YOU, EUPHORIA)-he’s particularly well known on Twitter for covers of songs like NEVER NOT and 10,000 HOURS) I like PAPER HEARTS, WE DON’T TALK ANYMORE, and PURPOSE. Check out their solo work as you’d like but also you have to watch vocal line LIVE performances like PIED PIPER, DIMPLE, THE TRUTH UNTOLD, ZERO O’CLOCK, and HOUSE OF CARDS. (Another reminder: live and subtitles. They are insane live.) Next I’d suggest watching some super significant songs/ moments like: British ARMY surprising BTS by singing their song in Korean when it wasn’t scheduled (WEMBLEY YOUNG FOREVER) and LY:TEAR (context: the group contemplated disbanding and one of the rappers wrote the beat and they all wrote their own verses). I mean they pretty much always write their own shit but just FYI! Also remember to search for lyrics on live performances, you can always find a fan who has done it here on YT. To round out your introduction you should watch an INTRO TO BTS video-there are a few you’ll find w/ tons of views that are a must since they’re all so freakishly talented. Kind of remind me of Wu-Tang, obviously the music is different but rather for their collection of people who have perfected their craft. And they grew together. The first two members RM and SUGA (originally underground rappers) have been together almost 10 years. They were meant to debut as a hip hop group until they added singers. Jungkook, the youngest, was like 13-14 when he joined (15 in Korean age) and the members practically raised him. They even went to his high school entrance and graduation ceremonies-they’re now between the ages of 23-28. GOOD LUCK! As you can see it’s quite the rabbit hole of a top quality body of work. 😅
Love to see a father trying to figure out what his daughter's are into . Bts official music video has English subtitle you can turn on them by clicking on cc . Their official channel is bighit entertainment
Just for your reference, the song ON is about fighting and pushing through struggles and coming out on top and the song Life Goes On was written specifically about their experience with COVID and again, trying to push through and have hope. As someone mentioned below, one of the members is missing because he had surgery not too long ago and he's been at home recovering. The things the fans were carrying are called Army Bombs. They are the light sticks that connect via Bluetooth at concerts and change colors to make the audience look like an ocean of color! What kind of genres do you usually listen to? BTS has a very wide range of music styles!!! Let me know and I'll give you some recommendations! I'm really curious as to what songs they are listening to lol
@@bluemoonmichael6127 UGH! is one of my favorite songs from MOTS7, but it's definitely not one that I usually recommend unless someone states that they like rap.
I feel like this is one of army’s biggest flex “ tell me what genre you like and I’ll recommend”. Personally I love hearing it cause its just really impressive😂
I believe I know the songs your daughters listen to and I can assure you it’s a pretty small part of bts’ discography which is known to be experimental and diverse (their base has always been hip-hop, but they mix many genres into their music). I personally think one of bts’ main strengths is that they appeal to different age groups (I’m currently attending university and I know a lot of fans who are older than me), for their discography is so various! There are songs like dynamite, funky and care-free, but most of their songs are actually much deeper, mature and lyrics oriented: they always put meanings and thoughts into their work and that really shines through. I would definitely recommend you check out their lyrics, they’re truly worth it!
I completely agree with you about everything you've said. I'm nearly 49 and I have learned so much about myself in the past few years than I ever have in my entire life. And it was because of the lyrics that helped change me. I am so much happier now, more compassionate, and I'm now starting to embrace a future I once only wished for, but now is becoming a reality. 💜
I'm interested... what are your guesses regarding the songs they listen to? My guess is Dynamite, Boy with Luv, maybe Go Go and Make It Right... something along those lines
@@vanatani exactly what I thought! Maybe also Mikrokosmos? Something along those lines. Not bad songs, but definitely not “hard-hitting” and ones you can enjoy without diving deep into complicated messages and lyrics, which is totally fine and normal for girls that age! Of course, being older and perhaps a bit more mature, there are many other songs I definitely enjoy more, which only further proves Bts’ versatility ;)
@@vivianagazzola8391 Agreed! I can really appreciate that I'm at an age where I can experience BTS music not only for the audible joy but also can understand more complicated subject matters, topics and lyrics. Simultaneously my age makes a lot of BTS content even more relatable for me than to a 12 year old. (I'm 22 so not THAT far into life but I've had my fair share of crap in my life)
@@vanatani exactly! I’m only 20, but a few years ago I became very passionate about literature, philosophy and history, which I’m still studying in university. And when I discovered Bts, needless to say they blew my mind. Where do you find a boy band that incorporates Jung, Herman Hesse and Nietzsche in their concepts? And their lyrics are poetry by themselves.... not only that, but their music and their presence really helped me becoming a better person. I’ve gotten so much better at accepting others and myself for what I am... I really can’t put into words how much they’ve helped grow and how much they mean to me
Seesaw is one of my favourites along with ones like Bulletproof: The Eternal, Lights, Telepathy, Mic Drop, etc. They have such a wide range of music to choose from!
You can watch the MVs of the songs performed here first. Don’t forget to turn on subtitles. The messages are very meaningful . You should be happy that your kids found them.
Him: I'm not really into BTS, just doing it as a favour for my girls. Also him - bopping his head non stop during ON perf😂 i'd say just seems like u need to hear the right songs for u. try Dionysus live performance, its upbeat with rock elements. and if ur impressed with their live performances try MMA 2019. i PROMISE u, u have never seen anything like it before.
Yes, MMA 2019 is a great recommendation!!! Amazing performance with more rock elements. I think you might enjoy it. Their discography is extremely varied. there are the poppy songs your daughters like and more hip hop/rnb/rock based songs as well, many times on the same album. Also, there usually aren’t subtitles on live performances but you can get subtitles on music videos or look at lyric videos.They write and produce many songs, so their lyrics are truly well done and worth checking out😁
you’re such a sweet father for respecting your girls’ interests and actively seeking them out :) that’s top tier parenting haha. also, hi from a fellow metalhead! i actually currently play the guitar in an alt rock band, but when i was a few years younger, me and my uni friends had an amazing few years on the metal scene (my favorite crowd to perform to, ever). so naturally, most of what i listen to are the genres which i play, since i have to constantly be in shape :) but Bts somehow creeped up on me, lol. my friends find it hilarious when riding in my car we go from Cirith Ungol or some other obscure metal band to a Korean pop band, lol. but it’s fun. but you might not become as taken as i did with them, which is totally fine. i’m sure your daughters will appreciate your respect towards their interests, which is amazing in itself.
Microphone with plastik ball....is ARMY BOMB,It's an official BTS lightstick.If your daughter is an ARMY,that will be the best Christmas present ever😉😁💜
Lol, assuming he could actually get one. They are ALWAYS sold out on Weverse and it can be tricky buying them elsewhere with all the people selling ripoffs.
@@ashleyder9164 I love South Korean dramas & have been watching them since 2004. It's how I got into enjoying Kpop, tbh, because the dramas always have lit af OSTs, sung by Kpop idols, for the most part. Anyway, on NetFlix is a K-drama called 'It's Okay Not to Be Okay' where the main female lead happens to be a children's story book author and illustrator. All the books in the drama are animated and reminded me so much of the movie 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' in their styling & color texture. I love that animated movie so I wanted to know if these books actually exist. To that end, I discovered that the drama scriptwriter got hit up by South Korean citizens/fans over the book that they issued a set amount to promote the drama. At the time of the drama, there was no way to purchase them outside of South Korea. I discovered a company that purchases products on your behalf, and YES you can submit requests if the product isn't listed on their online website, and charge the customs fee and send them directly to you. I got all 5 children's books plus the both parts of the 2 part written script, in book form, of the drama from the company for $170 shipped within a week via DHL in perfect condition without any issues. Anyway, I noticed that this company does sell BTS Bomb lights and they're available. The website is called Harumio. There are reviews of the company online. Of course, now you can get the books I bought from companies on Amazon, but they ship them USPS, UPS, or Fedex which, in the last year, have become way more unreliable than DHL. ...just saying.
I am a mom and I also like rock and metal bands ... I met bts through my daughter and now I am more obsessed with them than my own daughter ... BTS is not just a pop band because I have listened to various styles within of their music and they have all kinds of messages in their lyrics ... When you give them the opportunity you will realize it !!
BTS is a K-pop(Korean Pop) band made up of seven members, three rappers (RM, Suga, and J-hope) and four vocalists (Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, and V). They all write, compose, and produce for all of their albums and their most recent music video “Life goes on” was even directed by the youngest member, Jungkook). BTS stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan which translates to Bulletproof Boy Scouts it also stands for Beyond the Scene. They are also known internationally as The Bangtan Boys. This name is incredibly meaningful because they said that it is their job to shield the youth of the world from the bullets that society rains down on them. They debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment, which is now Big Hit Labels, in Seoul, South Korea. It was originally supposed to be a Hip-hop group but the CEO of Big Hit, "Hitman" Bang, later decided to debut them as an idol group. Every member has solo work separated from the group. You should definitely check out some of their solo work, it is incredible. They were told that they wouldn't amount to anything and that they were untalented their entire careers. All seven members used to live in a single bedroom apartment together and even know after the extreme success they have achieved they still live in a three-bedroom apartment together, called the Bangtan Dorm, even though most of them own their own apartments. They said that it just doesn't feel right not being together and that they feel lonely without each other. They are all bonded through their hardships and are just a large family since they were put together when they were teenagers. The oldest being 20 and the youngest 15 at the time of debut in 2013. They almost never talk about the normal recycled romantic love and breakup cycle. Throughout all their songs they preach self-love, self-acceptance, female empowerment, mental health, and they also speak out against social injustices and so much more. They believe that lyrics are one of the most important parts of music and they strive to connect with all of their fans through their music and lyrics. They even have a fictional storyline that goes through their music video called the Bangtan Universe aka the BU. Along with their storyline, every single one of their albums follows the phases of life that the band members are going through at the time. For example, their first album '2 Cool 4 Skool' and it was about school, school boy crushes, and the expectations of adults, at the time of this album they were all still in school and their most current album, “BE” is about the pandemic and how they are getting through it and giving hope that we will come out the other side of this better than we were before. They are also incredibly prolific. They have 9 studio albums, 3 single albums, 11 compilation albums, and 6 EPs. That includes two full Japanese albums. They just got nominated for their first Grammy and have dominated the Billboard charts with three number ones in the last few months. They even held the number 1 and 2 spot for a while. While they are huge, I think it is important to mention that they are also some of the most humble people that you will ever meet. Jin, the oldest member and a vocalist, released a song called Abyss, for his 28th birthday, talking about how they are people more talented than him so he doesn’t feel that he deserves all of the praise that he is getting and it was eating him up inside. Thank you for giving bts a chance and reacting with an open mind. P.S. Dynamite is in all English and it is their only all English single to date. That crazy upbeat peppy kind of song is a very small part of their discography.
If you ever want to know what they are singing about in Korean, doolsetbangtan.wordpress.com has all of their songs translated into English. BTS have such deep lyrics. Dynamite wasn't written or produced by BTS or anyone at their company. It was something that sort of fell into their laps and they decided to do it to lift people's spirits with everything that is happening in the world.
With BTS’ lyrics your kids are in good hands! Most of their songs have deeper meaning, talk often about self-love, confidence, socio-political issues, psychology, philosophy and mental health awareness. BTS actually have made my nieces and nephews (12-16) more interested in Carl Jung and self-analysis and psychology since BTS last few albums were inspired by Carl Jung’s theories on individuation. My favorite trilogy (3) album from them is the Love Yourself where the albums are connected by a theme of discovering self-love. BTS also created a Love Myself Campaign with UNICEF to protect children against violence and bullying. Part of the proceeds from these 3 albums goes to the campaign. They have sad songs but BTS have a hero’s journey theme usually where problems get resolved. lol Dynamite not my favorite style from BTS either, but it is just a fun song and it’s on my cardio workout playlist haha. Lucky us BTS does so many different genres and have over 200+ songs so there’s something for everyone. I mainly listen to BTS’ rap, hip hop, R&B, edm and rock tracks. Since you like metal I think you’ll like “Dionysus”, “Not Today”, “Fake Love”, “Mic Drop, “Interlude:Shadow”, “Fire”, “Outro:Tear”. Glad you’re giving BTS a try and hopefully it’ll help you bond even more with your daughters. 💜
Your kids are in good hand listening to BTS as compared to other western artists teaching them (in song lyrics or actions) to take drugs, suicidal thoughts, bragging who they have slept with etc.
i don't get what's wrong with discussing mental health issues in music, especially the negative parts of it which includes suicidal ideation when one feels extremely hopeless. it's surely confrontational but there should be nothing wrong with listening to music that discusses these subjects - it helps to normalise feeling this way and show people that they're not alone.
@@thepriceofsalt9003 Actually BTS has some kind of that song too(but not too dark). Back into 2015-2016 albums but their album also includes solution as always. They even have a psychologist to approved their song because a lot of kids follow them. Edit: Their song did not talk about they want to suicide but always help people who want to suicide, You can check their songs such as "Butterfly"
Have you seen the video's of a young Jungkook lip-syncing to on of Linkin Park's songs?!? The band liked it so much they actually tweeted their approval to Jungkook's lip-synced. Haha! www.iheart.com/content/2020-07-15-mike-shinoda-shares-clip-of-bts-jamming-to-linkin-park/
For the meanings of the songs: Black Swan is about the fear of losing your passion for what you love to do. For BTS, that's music. Black Swan is a masterpiece 😍 You'd be surprised to see how psychological many of BTS' concepts are. ON is basically a song to say "bring the pain on". It's a declaration that they won't stop working hard, they're ready for the hardships, bring it on, this is what they want to do. Life Goes On is the lead single from their newest album that talks about their feelings during the pandemic. The song's message is clear from the title - it's purpose is to heal everyone during these impossibly difficult times. Dynamite is the first and only English single they have. They didn't write the song themselves, which is actually really rare for them. It wasn't planned really (they were supposed to be on tour), but they heard it and wanted to release it to spread joy and happiness to fans during this covid situation.
You're so lucky that your daughters listening to BTS!! I love BTS but my sons(18 and 14 y.o.) don't understand me 😢 I enjoyed your reaction! Your new subscriber from Seoul 💜
I am a 51 yrs old mom of 5 , my oldest is 31 and youngest is 23. 6 months ago, they told me about BTS, and I started watching their story, of how they've started and to their success. After that, I become an ARMY, and watching them is like my fountain of youth. Looking forward to buy a ticket for their New Year live stream concert!
I haven't been so successful converting my son either (although I caught him humming IDOL the other day), but luckily I turned my husband into an ARMY. He's in his 50's!
They'll come around or at least respect it if they give it a chance. I'm 28 but when I was their age I was a bit closed minded when it came to music as well. I was/am a huge metal and hip hop head. Especially as a teenager. It wasn't until I went college that I broadened my horizon. I never thought I'd love and appreciate a group of guys so much so you never know. Its ironic cause my nieces are 11 and 13 but they don't understand why I love BTS so much too.
This is a cool dad. I played my dad (I'm 43) Tae's solo Singularity, because it was then nearest to his taste of music from BTS discography. But this dad I would suggest to go with Not Today, Fire, Danger.. Rap line songs and their mixtapes.. There is list in the net and here in YT for hardcore BTS songs and BTS songs listed by their approximation of a musical genre.. See what he likes Fake Love and Blood Sweat and Tears MV's, throw in some silly Halloween dance practices or dance practices as is. Eventually maybe maybe a guide or two to understand Who and with what message his girls are fans of. :)
Yes have that talk! Dynamite is very polarizing. BTS’ music palette is large, not because they don’t have focus but because there are 7 members with different styles who contribute to their production (yes, they do write and produce) and because their music style evolved as they grew older.
So, all music videos on the official BigHit channel (BitHit is their label and the YT is Big Hit Labels. They also have a personal channel called BangtanTV) have english subtitles available. Unfortunately award shows and live performances rarely do. If you want a good reliable place for accurate subtitles I would suggest Doolset Bangtan (doolsetbangtan.wordpress.com). She has lyric translations for BTS and all their solo work and she also includes explanations for any cultural references or wordplay that get's lost in translation. I'm not sure how deep your daughters interest in BTS goes (if they just enjoy the songs/music videos/dances, or if they go deep into the lyrics and universe that BTS has created) but either way, there are no better role models for your kids than BTS. I am not going to type out an essay on BTS, partly because some ARMY's may be doing that as I speak and I don't want to be redundant, but also because I'm a big believer in experience the full journey for yourself if you want. This may sound hyperbolic but discovering BTS has been nothing short of life changing for me personally, but it's also valid if your interest is purely to see what your daughters are listening to. If you are interested in their story I would recommend The Most Beautiful Life Goes On: A Story of BTS from The Asian Theory, or This Is BTS Part 1 by xCeleste. I also would recommend watching both speeches they've given at the United Nations (one was back in 2018 and the other just a few months ago and are both on UA-cam) and their Class of 2020 commencement speech. They are great speakers who are offering a lot of wisdom and comfort to the world.
The mic-y lights the fans (ARMYs) are holding are BTS's official lightsticks (ARMY Bombs).They're usually used at live events and concerts to cheer them on (kind of like a futuristic version of a lighter lol) and they can even be connected via bluetooth to all be in sync so the lights can all change to the same colours and go with the beat of the performance. BTS are known to try a lot of different genres so you could like a lot of their songs even if they're not the same your daughters may love lol The songs they performed here were all from this year: Black Swan (although that was the orchestral version, the actual song on the Map Of The Soul: 7 album is different, you should check it out), ON (from Black Swan0s same album), Life Goes On (their most recent single, the album, BE, only came out a few weeks ago) and Dynamite. If you'd like to listen to their songs with lyrics, you can watch their official music videos for their singles (on the channel Big Hit Labels) and turn on CCs, or read fan translations on a site I'll leave in the comment down here (they're brilliantly detailed whenever something gets lost in translation and they're much better translated than "lyric videos" we find on UA-cam tbh). Ps: a member was actually missing cause he had a surgery in November so he hasn't been able to participate in recent performances. You can see they had some empty spaces during some parts of their choreographies and they didn't sing his parts live.
I am an older rock fan, Rush, Metallica, Dream Theater, etc. And now I also am a new, older BTS fan. I totally agree that if you can't sing and dance a live performance than you shouldn't be out there. These guys, also write and produce their songs, creating sings that are meaningful and inspirational when you learn what's behind them. Listen to their older songs, read their lyrics, they are truly amazing.
Oh and the ‘microphone with a plasma ball’ is called and army bomb (army is there fandom) it’s basically a light stick (many Korean groups have them) and it lights up, it connects to some of there music videos and usually there concerts via Bluetooth and in concert the staff controls everyone’s army bombs and it syncs with the lights of the show
I’m a metal mom. I took my 9 year old to see Korn, Skipknot is next. That being said, we are a KPop home. My 12, 10, 9 and 6 year old girls and I are huge BTS fans. I took my 12 year old to see them in NJ in 2019, we had tickets for the DC show in 2020 but Covid came. They are absolutely amazing live. It truly is one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. But for a decent mix try Black Swan, Idol, and Mic Drop the Steve Aoki remix. A good variety of their different genres they do.
Dynamite was a big hit as it was the groups first whole song in english so it has been overplayed alot so I get the repetitive part, musically they are the most versatile group out thier so check out thier other music too and especially the lyrics
I'm in my 50's and had been a fan of BTS since their Love Yourself era but only became a hardcore Army this year (due to the pandemic). None of my kids are into Kpop, but they listen when I listen. My husband rolls his eyes whenever Dynamite comes on bc I've been looping the BE album. Once you listen with the song lyrics (closed captions) and watch some of the behind the scenes videos (on BangtanTV channel), you will understand why so many ppl in the world fell in love with BTS. The members are genuine. Their characters, personalities, values, and work ethics have not changed in the last 7 yrs. Their lyrics are deep and address current societal issues. You might also like Fake Love, Dope, Fire, Save Me, Spring Day, Blood, Sweat, and Tears, Black Swan, to name a few (there are so much more). These songs, in my opinion, are better representatives of BTS than Dynamite.
I used to listen heavy metal and rock and I thought idol music so called k-pop was not music. However, BTS changed my whole listener’s career . I’m glad that I found them. They are amazing performers, wonderful musicians and such humble humans. You can watch their music videos with captions on Big Hit Labels site. I hope you find them like I did. By the way, you are a nice dad.
Let make you dad scream when listen their rap and then open his mouth wider to see them life and their all song dear... Just don't tease him as my daughter teased me because I'm 56 loves young boyband 😉😉😉😉😉💜💜💜
I'm glad you checked them. There's a lot more to BTS than meets the eye. That's especially true because the music industry and media try their hardest to put BTS into a box because they're a wild card no one expected and they didn't have a hand in their rise to the top. I'm sure you'll find tons of songs that you'll enjoy because they really are genre-bending. They don't stick to one thing. In fact the poppy sound of Dynamite is quite rare for them. However, that's the only song of theirs that gets radio play in the US since it is in English, so people end up getting a skewed perception of them. I think you'll be really impressed if you look into their lyricism because they really have such beautiful, philosophical, vulnerable and intelligent lyrics. The guys are wise beyond their years and there's a sincerity about them that really has won over millions. It's refreshing to see people who really are all about the music and giving what the world needs. They are very vocal about societal issues in their music. They are all about personal growth. You could say their entire discography is a journey of self-discovery, and in seeing them find themselves, you find yourself too. Their music is very layered, to the point where many of them have separate explanation videos because they have that much depth. Their songs manage to be both personal and universal at once. It's a balance that not many are able to execute. You could say their lyrics really won my literature-major heart. They really make me want to root for them because they work so hard and have had to prove themselves a million times over to get the recognition that their peers who have industry support get. You can always count on BTS to maintain their integrity. I'd say your daughters have found some brilliant role models, especially if they were to look into more of their music. But I understand, kids tend to like catchy things and Dynamite certainly is a earworm hehe.. Dynamite is not the kind of song that would typically be my taste, but there's something about BTS deciding to put it out when they themselves were struggling with the way all their plans for this year went down the drain. They said that this song made them feel joy again and they wanted to help us feel it too, so in that sense, it is meaningful to me. I think you will enjoy songs like Fake Love. Black Swan and Louder Than Bombs and Blue and Grey. You can check out their MVs with captions on their channel BangtanTV. You can find translated lyrics for all korean songs including their B-sides and mixtapes if you google doolsetbangtan. She explains the lyrics with all the intricate wordplay and cultural context as well. It elevates the music experience x100 when you know how genius the lyrics are. This really became an essay. Sorry about that hehe.. Just happy to see someone realise that BTS are immensely talented. :D Hope to see you dive a little deeper. Also it's sweet of you to check them out for your daughters despite your misgivings.
I'm 39 yo, and my kids listen to BTS as their inspiration and BTS really give good influence, such as how to respect older, like to do charity, etc. And a lot of their lyrics (check out the translation) is about motivation and message such as love youself, dreams, mental health, empowerment.
I'm not going to go into a lot of depth since others have but I'd say it's a GOOD thing your daughters like k-pop when compared to what is considered music in America. These groups won't be singing about sex, drugs, violence etc. that's too common in western music and BTS are known for having a real meaning behind their music. Just a few examples: Jin's Epiphany: he talks about the importance of loving yourself first before anything else. Even if you think you're not perfect you're just the way you meant to be. Answer: Love Myself is along the same line as Epiphany that everything you've gone through - both good and bad makes up the person you are today and who you will become tomorrow. You shouldn't be ashamed of past mistakes because they're something that makes us unique and it's okay not to be perfect. Idol: is an ode to self love and about not letting the words of anything else bring you down because, "You can't stop me loving myself!". Finally from their latest album Be there's Blue and Gray: it's a heartfelt song where the boys are talking about how they too have felt depressed and stressed because of covid with the world changing in an instant. One of the members had intended this to be for his personal mixtape and he wrote it around the time he was suffering a pretty major burnout. There's so much more but I think these songs give a good example of WHY they're so popular once you take into account the lyrics anyone can relate with.
1/4 of the BTS fans are 40 and above. Until I discovered BTS, I hadn't been that into music since Steely Dan and The Who. But they do the same kind of story-telling that really appeals to me. With very few romantic songs. Their lyrics are inspirational.
If you like that you should definitely watch their mma 2018 and 2019 performances. To be perfectly honest all their mma performances are worthy of watching
I am an 8th grade English teacher. I have spent YEARS avoiding mainstream music in America and specifically avoiding the K-Pop phenomenon that my students were into. I recently listened to BTS's NPR Tiny Desk Concert and honestly just wanted to find out what their names were. I got pulled into their music, which has covered SO many genres, and with most of their official music videos, you can put on subtitles in English. One thing that I always hated about mainstream music and rap (3 of the members specifically rap) is that I felt like the lyrics glossed over big issues or never addressed things that were valuable to our world. These guys are vocal about mental health, social injustice, self confidence/love, and very rarely put out songs that don't have some significant meaning behind them. Compared to most of what is in American music nowadays, I just think BTS has a lot more heart and meaning. I still don't get K-Pop as a whole and find most of it not to my taste, but I can say I love BTS.
You picked a hell of a performance as your first BTS performance! And it's this high caliber without live audience (due to covid) which they feed off a live audience + missing 1 member (which they haven't gone months without 1 member before). I'm 33 but I don't have children, if I did I would've liked to share BTS with them!
Thank you for reacting to them, and thank you for supporting your daughters and their love for BTS! BTS are greatly known for their deep, meaningful lyrics. Their lyrics have made things better for a lot of fans. I suggest turning on the CC captions to songs like Life Goes On. Also, if you'd like an intro to BTS, I highly suggest the video by The Asian Theory called "The Most Beautiful Life Goes On". It's a good intro to who the members are, and what the group is about :)
When I first got into BTS 3 years ago I thought I realized the brilliance of how K Pop groups manage singing within such busy choreos and the trick is that usually each part is short so the singer just has to manage to keep their voice stead for 5 seconds or more....until J-Kook that comes in and did the killer center part in ON and held that for quite a bit a longer as he does ALOT during his performances...and the boys of course have their solo's where they dont have the help vocally of other members. The stamina is unmatched in American perfrmances.
The scene where they showed the BTS fans called ARMY holding their ARMY bombs (concert lite-sticks) BTS always showcase their fans. It’s BTS way of saying thank you. Some fans were saying “Borahae” means “I purple you”. A term that means “I love you”. Other fans were saying “I purple you”. BTS Army will add Purple Hearts in comments. That’s what it means. BTW - I’m a 65 yo grandmother who was introduced by my granddaughter in 2014 to BTS - It wasn’t until I bought her the 2014 BTS Memories DVD in 2015 - that I began to follow Bangtan Sonyeondan (Bulletproof Boy Scouts) also known as BTS. I felt like a found treasure. Their discography is amazing - their message is to help people love themselves and give hope and happiness. Make the world a better place. Work hard and perseverance.
You’ll fit right in with BTS’ fanbase, called ARMY. Your daughters are on the young end of the spectrum. Most of the fanbase is between 30-50 years old. 30+% are male. If your daughters take BTS’ lyrics to heart, then they’ll have a great support on their side as they grow up. Though with a father taking such an active interest in their interests, it sounds like they’ve got all the love and support they could ever want.
I am a mother of two and I was the one who introduced my children to BTS. They are amazing artist who really do it all - sing, rap, dance, compose, write, produce etc. They do all sorts of genre and do not like to limit themselves to a specific genre. You've gotten a snippet of it in this performance but you have not even scratched the surface. Their discography is insane and so eclectic. That is why their fan base is so diverse - there is something for everyone. The most amazing thing about them is that their lyrics are so deep and meaningful and very relatable, and they are all-round really good and humble people, even with all the success. As a parent, I am happy my kids are listening to them rather than songs that has not a lot of meaning. They are really good role models too - incredible work ethic and so down-to-earth and appreciative of their fans. Their fan base is as diverse as their music - various age groups, different race and nationality. I am a 44-year old mum from Malaysia, and I am proud to be an ARMY, though a mature one. You need to react to Crash Course to BTS which gives you a brief look at their albums and discography, and then to know what kind of artist they are react to This IS BTS by XCeleste. These two videos would give you some insights into their music and who they are, and you will probably come to understand why they are a global phenomenon and very well-loved.
I'm a 36 years old Army and I never feel attached to any boy or girl band, even in my teen times, but BTS broke my walls! These guys are something really special and unic! They are true artists in many aspects! I'm not surprised to see them reach the same level as The Beatles in their golden times, same thing to Michael Jackson in Jackson 5. I hope BTS stay in the History just like these great people who also started as a boyband so...., about BTS, why not? I'm happy to live in this Era and witness that. 🙂
Okay Dad, this is from a 62 year old ARMY. Learn EVERYTHING about BTS and you will be your girls hero for life! This is the most wholesome group with so much talent, positive messages and live stages like nothing you have never seen before. They have taste, all positive, support them!! BTS has hundreds of songs, learn them, guide the girls so the repetition isn't so grinding LOL
I got to know BTS 4 years ago, when I was 14, and they helped me a lot back on 2017 when one of my best friends died. Their songs have so much meaning, trust me: - "Spring Day" (that it's about losing friends and can't move on from it so easily) - "Magic Shop" (about not saying "be strong" but "you made me stronger, now let me hold you while you get stronger") - "Answer: Love myself" (well, you can tell what it's about, right?) - "Wings" (about not giving up and feeling proud of who you are and where you came from) - "2! 3!" (about new beginnings) - "Spine Breaker“ (about those who abuse of their parents in order to get whatever they want) - "Baebsae/ Silver Spoon" (about how difficult is the economic situation to the young people and how sick we are about listening adults say to us "Just try harder/ work harder") - "Blue and Grey" (about sadness and depression but Longing for a brighter future) They have so much meaningful songs. What I love about them is that, they are not always singing about a heart broken because a relationship, but about problems with themselves; learning how to love themselves, how to respect each other, finding themselves, while hoping for a better tomorrow.
Omg I almost forgot about "Dream" by Agust D, who is SUGA from BTS. That song is about now having a dream and just not knowing or having somewhere to go, or a reason to keep moving, but also saying "dream, I'll be at the end of your life to see what you have done. Your begging might be humble but your future will be prosperous" And omg "First Love" and "Shadow" DAMN YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THEM I most clarify something, he goes by 3 names: - Min Yoongi (his birth name) - SUGA (his name as a BTS member) - Agust D (his solo name, as a solo artist) They have some individual projects but to show a piece of themselves, their own styles
2019 MAMA shows the diverse genres and great performances of Dionysis. epic love. Fire, Not Today, Mic Drop also good to start. but their older songs are more hip hop hard, No More Dreams, No (On is in response to that, which was planned, genius just like Boy in Love (in response to Boy with Love, which is more pop).Danger, so many to list
What a cool dad! I know your daughters will be thrilled with your new appreciation so be sure and ask them a lot of questions. There's nothing Army likes more than talking about their boys.
I'm in my 40's and became a big fan of BTS recently. ON has a message about acknowledging your own darkness, or shadow, as being a part of yourself and stepping beyond it, taking ON the pain and rising above it to become a better person. Many of BTS songs (Dynamite not so much) have this level of deep meaning behind it, and many speak about self love and importance of each person for who they are. Many of the lyrics and music videos are influenced by books, movies and art. They try to stay away from political statements but have made a big donation to BLM movement, which their fans have matched the following day. They acknowledge the influence they have on their fans and are trying to leverage that to spread positive messages. I think you should really be proud of your girls for listening to their songs and I hope they find the messages within the songs, too. In fact, I was so moved by one of their songs, Magic Shop, which talks about mental health, that I started reading the book Into the Magic Shop by Dr. James Doty that inspired the song. I'm reading it with my son who is 9. Really, no one out there writes music the way these guys do.
As a 42 year old mom, your daughters picked a great group of men to be fans of. They promote anti-violence, they speak on acceptance, loving yourself, exploring your doubts and being a better person. It's easy for an outsider to get caught up thinking we are all fans because they are handsome but for most of us that is the cherry on top. Their message, personalities, passion for hard work, talent, and humility make them very easy to love.
I struggled to like Dynamite at the beginning because it's super poppy. It took a while, but we're friends now lol. I like their edgier stuff like ON KINETIC MANIFESTO, MICDROP, BLACK SWAN, BULLETPROOF PT2... Oh Lord, I'll be here all day listing stuff. I'm sure there are heaps of suggestions below. I'm 51 years old and I'm inspired by them. They are amazing singers, rappers and dancers, lyricists, composers, producers, musicians (and now director thanks to Jungkook directing the music video LIFE GOES ON). They're also incredible story tellers.
The thing in the fans hands are called lightsticks, which in BTS' case would be 'army bombs'. Kpop groups have each unique lightsticks for their fans and these are used in concerts and other performances to show support.
The way you told that story about your girls, that was very relatable. 😂 If you are introduced to BTS post-2017, you'll have a very different impression of them and their work than you did having listened to 2 recent songs. Their album _Wings_ is like BTS' own _Revolver_ in my opinion. They really tried pushing the envelope and took artistic risks. Since they write, compose, or produce most of their songs, _Wings_ will be a great way for you to get to know the band. 💜
Awwe it's really sweet that you're reacting to BTS cause of your kids. BTS are honestly a good influence to the world, they spread messeges like self love and stop child abuse and they've even participated with UNICEF and had launched their own campaign called "Love Yourself". I'm sure you would like them too. 😊💜
I totally feel you with all of this! I liked Dynamite but I'm tired of it too. I don't listen to much heavy metal but I am a rocker gone kpop! If you choose to look into BTS more, I would recommend songs like Fake Love, War of Hormone, Boy In Luv, and Danger!
"I'm surprised how much i'm enjoying it for real." so i can remind what SUGA of BTS said once: "if you listening our music without prejudice. you'll enjoying a lot."
BTS is SOOO much more than Dynamite! It just takes an open mind and patience. You will see how talented they truly are! I am probably older than you and I really appreciate these guys!
The thing about bts is that they have so many different styles so there are so many different sectors of fans with different music tastes that kind of all converge. For example, I'm a hip hop fan so my music taste caters towards records like UGH!, Tear, their cypher series, Baepssae etc. They also do rock, rnb, pop, edm, and more. Dynamite is one of their most poppy/formulaic songs (for example, the fact that it is in english and is their only song in english) so I can see why you were turned off at first :'D
I’m also a metal head. I’m 27 so grew up loving bands like bullet for my valentine, trivium, a day to remember, also love 80s metal, tallica pantera etc. Over the the last 18 months BTS have quickly become my favorite band. They are so talented and humble guys who made it to the top from the bottom. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
As a fellow metalhead (in their 30s!) I highly recommend looking into their back catalogue. They have 200+ songs across a huge amount of genres, and having been to over a hundred concerts i can say they're one of the best live performers in the world. Would highly recommend watching 'This Is BTS introduction part 1' by xceleste, it will fill in a lot of information about why they are so loved (there is much more to BTS than anybody sees at first look!) and 'the most beautiful moment in life goes on' by Asian Theory to learn more about the guys and where they came from. I really hope you keep doing reactions, loved the video and have subscribed :)
I am happy a Dad reaction was made. I am in my 40s and I started listening to BTS 3 months ago. I always watch videos with eng subs so I can appreciate them more and understand why they are loved worldwide. To start off, check the BangtanTV channel for MTVs with some CC and Bighitlabels. I am listening to Spotify BTS BE listening party for their other music too if you want to stream. More to learn if you would like to understand how good they are. Enjoy the ride. That is their online concert in October.
I am a 44 years old army married with a 9 years old son,i love good music and good performances in general i listen allot of different genres and been a DJ for over 10 years, my base is rock + metal + electronic + pop+ rap ( almost everything) ,i see MJ's consert, Maddona's consert and hundreds of other conserts believe me BTS is at onother level (consider there music is pop + rap),check the rap line and always there lives becouse they are 100% better live,there songs are so many and so so good and the lyrics, BTS in my eyes are not the 7 members there are hundreds of artists around them I consider them as an amazing art team,they make me love music again and open my ears to a different world..
Damn I wish I had a father like you. I'm almost 20 and I've discovered BTS only a few months ago. I truly wish I had grown up listening to their songs and following their message. I think it's amazing that you actually took the time to try to understand what your daughters are into. They really are the best role models, I'm actually really glad your daughters are growing up listening to these guys' message ! (i apologise if i made any grammar mistakes lmao you got my point)
I hope the comments and requests don't overwhelm u. ARMY can b very enthusiastic about supporting people who's exploring bts content. we're very concerned about guiding people to the right content that can help them understand bts more. we mean well, really, and I hope u do this when u enjoy it!!
I was also introduced to kpop from my daughters. After 4 years I finally listened to one of their songs and I was so proud of my children’s musical taste. For me, BTS reinforces one important idea “Love Yourself” and I’m so grateful that I have someone else in the entertainment industry who has an ear to my kids reinforcing such an important value.
I loved your reaction😊 You can react to “Who is BTS? The seven members of Bangtan” in this video described each member. Like who is the rapper, who is vocalist and everything. Very useful video to learn about them more. Actually people are reacting to this video after listening to 3-4 songs of them.
I’m actually a bit of a metalhead myself but I love listening to BTS, their discography really is diverse, you can probably find a song in any genre and they will have it.
There’s actually a member missing because he just had surgery so they left a space for him in the choreo and no one took over his parts to show that he’s basically irreplaceable
Yes ❤️
i was like noooo suga my poor boy
i was so sad XD
They turned him into a snowman for one performance. It was adorable 🤣🤣🤣💜💜💜
@@Hemlock_TX yea he was in pain all the time
Yes 😭😭😭
Honestly? I had never heard of BTS before my daughter started listening to them. I checked them out to make sure they were suitable for her to be listening to as she was only 10. To say I was surprised is an understatement. Not only did I fall in love with them myself (trust me, it's inevitable, just go with it), but I quickly realised that there isn't a single artist out there that I would rather her have as roll models than these 7 guys. Yes, on the surface they are amazing performers, but, when you look deeper, you will realise it's their messages of positivity, self love, acceptance, pushing for your goals despite what society expects of you, and many more, as well as their humble and down to earth personalities, that really makes me proud that these are the guys she looks up to. In the 2 years she has been an Army she has gone from a child that kept her likes and interests very much a secret from her peers (as she regularly, and still does, gets bullied for them) to one that is very unashamedly herself. Not only does she not care what others think of her anymore and is very confident in herself, but she stands up for what she believes in and refuses to let anyone feel alone. She attributes the change in herself to BTS, and I honestly couldn't be more proud. When I say you should be really happy that your daughters have these guys in their lives I really do mean it. It's also been amazing to connect with my daughter and have a common love for something, which I have to thank BTS for as well. I would highly recommend you checking out the video "THIS IS BTS - INTRODUCTION TO BTS PART 1" by XCeleste to just get a bit of an understanding as to where I'm coming from as it's much easier to see it for yourself. Their stories, their journeys and who they are as people are truly inspirational.
Your message was really touching to read. It made me smile and be even prouder for being a fan of theirs from the beginning to now and see all the different types of people they have reached and influenced. And to your daughter, she is a gem and very much beginning her life in the best way possible by just being more open and in expressing herself so early on in her life and that is just so amazing to hear.
You should be so proud.
Thank you for sharing this! 💜
I have to say I cried reading this and I'm neither a children nor a mom, but I love them too and showed them to my mom and sister and best friends because they really are this positive force 💜 I'm sure they would be super happy to read this too
Another very good documentary (if a bit time-consuming; the segments are about half an hour each, there's six so far, and once you start you won't want to stop) is 'The Rise of Bangtan'. It gives a brief overview of K-pop and then takes the viewer through the boys' selection by Bit Hit, their training as hip-hop/rap idols, their debut, and the difficulties they had in taking on the established giants of the K-pop industry (SM, JYP and YG.) It's ARMY-made and still in progress, but very thoroughly and professionally put together.
@@ystrw this is the best documentary if you really want to know them with depth I must say. It goes deep into their logs and personal thoughts throughout the years ever since their debut. This is really well made and well thought out.
I have listened to them on and off for a while, but have recently taken a deep dive into anything and everything BTS. I am a single mom of an 8 year old daughter. She was diagnosed as ADHD and level 1 Autistic. Getting that news was very hard and we had to make major life changes. I picked up BTS again and between the guys, the lyrics, and just everything with them, it has been very helpful. I even have my daughter listen to them. She may not understand what they say or mean right now, but the energy and feeling from the music speaks for itself.
I am a 56 year old Army, who got into BTS because of the diversity of their music and the intelligent lyrics. Do yourself a favor and watch some of their videos with closed captions on. I am a huge fan of the rap line.
Yasss! We love to see it
Right, my husband and I are in our 40s and he said not knowing what the songs mean and are saying keeps him from being a bigger fan.
I'm a fan of the rap line too! I'm an Italian 🇮🇹 53yo 💪❤️
Hey, Mama! I'm 45 years old Army with two army kids...
I'm 49, even my 72yo mum and 88yo G'mum love them.
I used to listen to Hardcore Metal and Rap - now I'm ARMY since 2016 and it's BTS 24/7 - you never run out of htings to watch or listen to.
Lol, it’s a little annoying how their most pop and colorful songs blow up in the US, while their hundreds of other songs are ignored by the media and radio stations. Although dynamite is one of my favorites, it doesn’t give the general public a look at what bts really is and what kind of music they create. I would say their discography is made up of hip hop, rnb, rap, pop, ballads, trap, and a little bit of rock.
It blowed up because it's an english song and it's upbeat. The general public loves the song and it's popular amongst them which is also part of the reason it's so big.
Yes, they are very diverse! Thats what makes BTS different from other groups. Its their discography and the messages each of their album holds. Not bashing dynamite, but they have better songs than dynamite. But of course it didn't blow up much because it is not in English.
It actually took me a while to like dynamite haha. And only because they have performed the hell out of it and because of the message behind it
@@eenernadirehs7843 Yup, if only non-fans weren't so xenophobic.
@@eenernadirehs7843 I actually really like dynamite, it’s just that people like to trash on it because it’s a colorful disco pop song. It’s literally one of my favorites from what they released this year.
It's like what Suga once said "You'll like BTS music if you listen without prejudice"
Bong Joon Ho: "Once you overcome the one inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films"
Ditto!!!
@@초록짐승 indeed indeed!
BTS are excellent role models for your daughters, as well as for older generations. I'm nearly 40 and their message is inspirational. Love yourself is the base for which they stand for, working hard is what they do. They always strive to be better, they are always kind and humble.
I think He should react to "The Most Beautiful Life Goes On" 💜
@@bluemoonmichael6127 yes
You right
@@bluemoonmichael6127 I can't watch tht video. After a few minutes into the video I already found misinformation. Unfortunately I saw many new ARMYs are watching it.
@@user28221 its not 100% accurate, but overall it is a good video, especially how it showcases BTS's rise gradually over the years.
My teenage daughter has long been a fan of BTS. So I always hear her playing their songs. I’ve grown to like the songs enough to look for translations and understand. They really have very nice and empowering messages. Your daughters are in good hands 😊
By the way, I’m also now deep into this rabbit hole. But I’m not complaining. This has become one of the many things my daughter and I bond over.
I 100% agree! My daughter and I have become closer than ever now that we share the “BTS Bond”. And I couldn’t be happier! I am proud to say I am full ARMY! 💜
@@t.williams2737 same here ❤️
Army mom here, too! Their work is so layered and profound in meaning I guess I enjoy it much better than my daughters... 💜🇧🇷
Same here💜💜💜
Same here... And I will add that my family and co-workers think I've been going through a mid-life crisis (for several YEARS now...🙄)because I'm singing, humming, or playing their music all the time.. (yeah.. head first down this rabbit hole..🤯😁) I hooked!! Their music gives me so much energy...I love everything about them... No one does it like BTS does it.. Great music can truly transcend any language barrier.... they are proof.. Very special group of guys... Army Proud💜
I think bts is a good influence for kids nowadays, bts is a perfect example of hard work, persistence and genuine heart. They deliver positive message through their music and actions. I'm the one who introduce bts to my daughter 😁
You daughter is in good hands ❤️👍
What you did is such a good thing!!❤️
I also support my childs as a BTS army ❤️
Yesss, that's why even my parents allow me to listen to BTS music during my exam times, because they know it's not entertainment, it's healing for me. The lyrics are so motivational and inspiring.
I became an Army Mom because of my daughters, but their body of work is so layered and meaningful I just know they don’t fully comprehend!! 💜🇧🇷
Good influence on any age group.. they reminded me to love myself, also to care for others. They make me feel more confident about myself, renewed my courage to keep fighting!!....
What's up fellow metalhead. 🤘 It's sweet that you did this for your daughters! You'd be surprised how many BTS fans are metalheads our age - no other pop music in our playlists, but there's something about BTS. Once you get into the storyline and performances, you easily lose that "boy band" feel. Don't be deceived by their more poppy tracks
100%
Indeed 🙌💜 🤣
PERIODT
Can verify. I'm 57 and probably more into BTS than his daughters. So talented at every aspect of music and performance and I love their diverse genres. Previously it was Pantera, Metallica. Rammstein and Rage Against the Machine all day. Now it's just BTS.
@@mochiluvr6753 it's incredible how they never stop surprising me...ngl im really excited rn💜 I want him to react to their whole art and I already subscribed 😢 it's so refreshing.
You should hear some of their older stuff, very different to Dynamite. Mots7 is a great album and worth a listen to.
I recommend wings :D
If you like rap you should check out DAECHITWA by Agust D (Suga’s solo rap), CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP by jhope ft Becky G. (it’s all filmed in 3 shots and all the effects you see are real), and PERSONA by RM to round out the rapper introduction (3 rappers). Then I’d recommend MIC DROP, CYPHERS 3&4, and DDAENG EXPLAINED (the wordplay is insane and you have to experience it). For fun end this series with the vocal line rapping DDEANG.
Then I’d dive into recent live performances of their older music. And for the vocal line (4 vocalists)-Jungkook is the lead vocal but they are all incredible. Tae has a low, dark, rich voice (SINGULARITY, WINTER BEAR)-Jimin lives in gorgeous high notes (FILTER, SERENDIPITY)-Jin is airy and ethereal (MOON, EPIPHANY)-and Jungkook is a RnB BEAST in my mind but he does it all (MY TIME, STILL WITH YOU, EUPHORIA)-he’s particularly well known on Twitter for covers of songs like NEVER NOT and 10,000 HOURS) I like PAPER HEARTS, WE DON’T TALK ANYMORE, and PURPOSE. Check out their solo work as you’d like but also you have to watch vocal line LIVE performances like PIED PIPER, DIMPLE, THE TRUTH UNTOLD, ZERO O’CLOCK, and HOUSE OF CARDS.
(Another reminder: live and subtitles. They are insane live.)
Next I’d suggest watching some super significant songs/ moments like: British ARMY surprising BTS by singing their song in Korean when it wasn’t scheduled (WEMBLEY YOUNG FOREVER) and LY:TEAR (context: the group contemplated disbanding and one of the rappers wrote the beat and they all wrote their own verses). I mean they pretty much always write their own shit but just FYI! Also remember to search for lyrics on live performances, you can always find a fan who has done it here on YT.
To round out your introduction you should watch an INTRO TO BTS video-there are a few you’ll find w/ tons of views that are a must since they’re all so freakishly talented. Kind of remind me of Wu-Tang, obviously the music is different but rather for their collection of people who have perfected their craft. And they grew together.
The first two members RM and SUGA (originally underground rappers) have been together almost 10 years. They were meant to debut as a hip hop group until they added singers. Jungkook, the youngest, was like 13-14 when he joined (15 in Korean age) and the members practically raised him. They even went to his high school entrance and graduation ceremonies-they’re now between the ages of 23-28.
GOOD LUCK! As you can see it’s quite the rabbit hole of a top quality body of work. 😅
UGH is also a very good rap song.. very hyped
I have a feeling their older work would be more to your taste. 🤔
Since he is new to BTS, please don't write the album "MAP OF THE SOUL: 7" as MOTS7 cuz he won't know what it is
Love to see a father trying to figure out what his daughter's are into . Bts official music video has English subtitle you can turn on them by clicking on cc . Their official channel is bighit entertainment
Now BigHit Labels
Bangtan TV on YT
It’s my 12 year old son introduced me dynamite and since then I became a baby ARMY 🤣 I now know more about BTS then my sons do. Haha
R L ditto.
Their everywhere!!!!😳😁😳😁
Just for your reference, the song ON is about fighting and pushing through struggles and coming out on top and the song Life Goes On was written specifically about their experience with COVID and again, trying to push through and have hope. As someone mentioned below, one of the members is missing because he had surgery not too long ago and he's been at home recovering. The things the fans were carrying are called Army Bombs. They are the light sticks that connect via Bluetooth at concerts and change colors to make the audience look like an ocean of color! What kind of genres do you usually listen to? BTS has a very wide range of music styles!!! Let me know and I'll give you some recommendations! I'm really curious as to what songs they are listening to lol
I want UGH!! 😔 I think he's gonna love it👀
@@bluemoonmichael6127 UGH! is one of my favorite songs from MOTS7, but it's definitely not one that I usually recommend unless someone states that they like rap.
@@cjj2250 yeah u right sksk 💜👉👈
shadow... Tear... Epiphany... Silver spoon
I feel like this is one of army’s biggest flex “ tell me what genre you like and I’ll recommend”. Personally I love hearing it cause its just really impressive😂
I believe I know the songs your daughters listen to and I can assure you it’s a pretty small part of bts’ discography which is known to be experimental and diverse (their base has always been hip-hop, but they mix many genres into their music). I personally think one of bts’ main strengths is that they appeal to different age groups (I’m currently attending university and I know a lot of fans who are older than me), for their discography is so various! There are songs like dynamite, funky and care-free, but most of their songs are actually much deeper, mature and lyrics oriented: they always put meanings and thoughts into their work and that really shines through. I would definitely recommend you check out their lyrics, they’re truly worth it!
I completely agree with you about everything you've said. I'm nearly 49 and I have learned so much about myself in the past few years than I ever have in my entire life. And it was because of the lyrics that helped change me. I am so much happier now, more compassionate, and I'm now starting to embrace a future I once only wished for, but now is becoming a reality. 💜
I'm interested... what are your guesses regarding the songs they listen to?
My guess is Dynamite, Boy with Luv, maybe Go Go and Make It Right... something along those lines
@@vanatani exactly what I thought! Maybe also Mikrokosmos? Something along those lines. Not bad songs, but definitely not “hard-hitting” and ones you can enjoy without diving deep into complicated messages and lyrics, which is totally fine and normal for girls that age! Of course, being older and perhaps a bit more mature, there are many other songs I definitely enjoy more, which only further proves Bts’ versatility ;)
@@vivianagazzola8391 Agreed! I can really appreciate that I'm at an age where I can experience BTS music not only for the audible joy but also can understand more complicated subject matters, topics and lyrics. Simultaneously my age makes a lot of BTS content even more relatable for me than to a 12 year old.
(I'm 22 so not THAT far into life but I've had my fair share of crap in my life)
@@vanatani exactly! I’m only 20, but a few years ago I became very passionate about literature, philosophy and history, which I’m still studying in university. And when I discovered Bts, needless to say they blew my mind. Where do you find a boy band that incorporates Jung, Herman Hesse and Nietzsche in their concepts? And their lyrics are poetry by themselves.... not only that, but their music and their presence really helped me becoming a better person. I’ve gotten so much better at accepting others and myself for what I am... I really can’t put into words how much they’ve helped grow and how much they mean to me
Watch their NPR tiny desk concert!
THIS!!! NPR tiny desk is a MUST
BTS Fire, Not Today, Mic Drop and On have different vibes with dynamite. Also they have rap song like Ugh, Cypher, Persona, Shadow
Yes!!! Great recomendations!!!! The Cypher 2 and 4 are my favourites.
And outro: tear too
Oh.... shadow is a must..whether like rap or not!! 💜🤟
Seesaw is one of my favourites along with ones like Bulletproof: The Eternal, Lights, Telepathy, Mic Drop, etc. They have such a wide range of music to choose from!
You can watch the MVs of the songs performed here first. Don’t forget to turn on subtitles. The messages are very meaningful . You should be happy that your kids found them.
THIS
Yes
Yeees.
They will grow up with "Love yourself" and "Speak yourself" and with "It is okay to not have a dream" and with so many other things too.
@@YoonglesHolly "Paradise" hits different 😔 I literally cry w that song
Him: I'm not really into BTS, just doing it as a favour for my girls.
Also him - bopping his head non stop during ON perf😂
i'd say just seems like u need to hear the right songs for u. try Dionysus live performance, its upbeat with rock elements. and if ur impressed with their live performances try MMA 2019. i PROMISE u, u have never seen anything like it before.
Yes, MMA 2019 is a great recommendation!!! Amazing performance with more rock elements. I think you might enjoy it.
Their discography is extremely varied. there are the poppy songs your daughters like and more hip hop/rnb/rock based songs as well, many times on the same album.
Also, there usually aren’t subtitles on live performances but you can get subtitles on music videos or look at lyric videos.They write and produce many songs, so their lyrics are truly well done and worth checking out😁
Say it again loud
NEVER EVER
good job kids! but who wont love BTS after watching that performance.
OMG YASSSS Dionysus is a good recomendation
you’re such a sweet father for respecting your girls’ interests and actively seeking them out :) that’s top tier parenting haha.
also, hi from a fellow metalhead! i actually currently play the guitar in an alt rock band, but when i was a few years younger, me and my uni friends had an amazing few years on the metal scene (my favorite crowd to perform to, ever). so naturally, most of what i listen to are the genres which i play, since i have to constantly be in shape :)
but Bts somehow creeped up on me, lol. my friends find it hilarious when riding in my car we go from Cirith Ungol or some other obscure metal band to a Korean pop band, lol. but it’s fun.
but you might not become as taken as i did with them, which is totally fine. i’m sure your daughters will appreciate your respect towards their interests, which is amazing in itself.
Microphone with plastik ball....is ARMY BOMB,It's an official BTS lightstick.If your daughter is an ARMY,that will be the best Christmas present ever😉😁💜
Lol, assuming he could actually get one. They are ALWAYS sold out on Weverse and it can be tricky buying them elsewhere with all the people selling ripoffs.
@@ashleyder9164 when there is a will,there's a way😉 just wish for the best fam🤞💜
Yeah DAD, it would be a great gift for your sweetie pies
@@ashleyder9164 I love South Korean dramas & have been watching them since 2004. It's how I got into enjoying Kpop, tbh, because the dramas always have lit af OSTs, sung by Kpop idols, for the most part. Anyway, on NetFlix is a K-drama called 'It's Okay Not to Be Okay' where the main female lead happens to be a children's story book author and illustrator. All the books in the drama are animated and reminded me so much of the movie 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' in their styling & color texture. I love that animated movie so I wanted to know if these books actually exist. To that end, I discovered that the drama scriptwriter got hit up by South Korean citizens/fans over the book that they issued a set amount to promote the drama. At the time of the drama, there was no way to purchase them outside of South Korea. I discovered a company that purchases products on your behalf, and YES you can submit requests if the product isn't listed on their online website, and charge the customs fee and send them directly to you. I got all 5 children's books plus the both parts of the 2 part written script, in book form, of the drama from the company for $170 shipped within a week via DHL in perfect condition without any issues. Anyway, I noticed that this company does sell BTS Bomb lights and they're available. The website is called
Harumio. There are reviews of the company online. Of course, now you can get the books I bought from companies on Amazon, but they ship them USPS, UPS, or Fedex which, in the last year, have become way more unreliable than DHL. ...just saying.
Yes dad it would be the best gift for christmass😍
I am a mom and I also like rock and metal bands ... I met bts through my daughter and now I am more obsessed with them than my own daughter ... BTS is not just a pop band because I have listened to various styles within of their music and they have all kinds of messages in their lyrics ... When you give them the opportunity you will realize it !!
BTS is a K-pop(Korean Pop) band made up of seven members, three rappers (RM, Suga, and J-hope) and four vocalists (Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, and V). They all write, compose, and produce for all of their albums and their most recent music video “Life goes on” was even directed by the youngest member, Jungkook). BTS stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan which translates to Bulletproof Boy Scouts it also stands for Beyond the Scene. They are also known internationally as The Bangtan Boys. This name is incredibly meaningful because they said that it is their job to shield the youth of the world from the bullets that society rains down on them. They debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment, which is now Big Hit Labels, in Seoul, South Korea. It was originally supposed to be a Hip-hop group but the CEO of Big Hit, "Hitman" Bang, later decided to debut them as an idol group. Every member has solo work separated from the group. You should definitely check out some of their solo work, it is incredible. They were told that they wouldn't amount to anything and that they were untalented their entire careers. All seven members used to live in a single bedroom apartment together and even know after the extreme success they have achieved they still live in a three-bedroom apartment together, called the Bangtan Dorm, even though most of them own their own apartments. They said that it just doesn't feel right not being together and that they feel lonely without each other. They are all bonded through their hardships and are just a large family since they were put together when they were teenagers. The oldest being 20 and the youngest 15 at the time of debut in 2013. They almost never talk about the normal recycled romantic love and breakup cycle. Throughout all their songs they preach self-love, self-acceptance, female empowerment, mental health, and they also speak out against social injustices and so much more. They believe that lyrics are one of the most important parts of music and they strive to connect with all of their fans through their music and lyrics. They even have a fictional storyline that goes through their music video called the Bangtan Universe aka the BU. Along with their storyline, every single one of their albums follows the phases of life that the band members are going through at the time. For example, their first album '2 Cool 4 Skool' and it was about school, school boy crushes, and the expectations of adults, at the time of this album they were all still in school and their most current album, “BE” is about the pandemic and how they are getting through it and giving hope that we will come out the other side of this better than we were before. They are also incredibly prolific. They have 9 studio albums, 3 single albums, 11 compilation albums, and 6 EPs. That includes two full Japanese albums. They just got nominated for their first Grammy and have dominated the Billboard charts with three number ones in the last few months. They even held the number 1 and 2 spot for a while. While they are huge, I think it is important to mention that they are also some of the most humble people that you will ever meet. Jin, the oldest member and a vocalist, released a song called Abyss, for his 28th birthday, talking about how they are people more talented than him so he doesn’t feel that he deserves all of the praise that he is getting and it was eating him up inside. Thank you for giving bts a chance and reacting with an open mind.
P.S. Dynamite is in all English and it is their only all English single to date. That crazy upbeat peppy kind of song is a very small part of their discography.
omggg i'm glad you put effort just to introduce them!!!!
The is basically FROM NOBODIES TO LEGENDS 2019 written out!! 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 😊😊
BTS FOREVER 💜💜💜💜💜
ARMY FOR LIFE
Fantastic intro there ARMY! I purple you 💜
If you ever want to know what they are singing about in Korean, doolsetbangtan.wordpress.com has all of their songs translated into English. BTS have such deep lyrics. Dynamite wasn't written or produced by BTS or anyone at their company. It was something that sort of fell into their laps and they decided to do it to lift people's spirits with everything that is happening in the world.
With BTS’ lyrics your kids are in good hands! Most of their songs have deeper meaning, talk often about self-love, confidence, socio-political issues, psychology, philosophy and mental health awareness. BTS actually have made my nieces and nephews (12-16) more interested in Carl Jung and self-analysis and psychology since BTS last few albums were inspired by Carl Jung’s theories on individuation. My favorite trilogy (3) album from them is the Love Yourself where the albums are connected by a theme of discovering self-love. BTS also created a Love Myself Campaign with UNICEF to protect children against violence and bullying. Part of the proceeds from these 3 albums goes to the campaign. They have sad songs but BTS have a hero’s journey theme usually where problems get resolved. lol Dynamite not my favorite style from BTS either, but it is just a fun song and it’s on my cardio workout playlist haha. Lucky us BTS does so many different genres and have over 200+ songs so there’s something for everyone. I mainly listen to BTS’ rap, hip hop, R&B, edm and rock tracks. Since you like metal I think you’ll like “Dionysus”, “Not Today”, “Fake Love”, “Mic Drop, “Interlude:Shadow”, “Fire”, “Outro:Tear”. Glad you’re giving BTS a try and hopefully it’ll help you bond even more with your daughters. 💜
Your kids are in good hand listening to BTS as compared to other western artists teaching them (in song lyrics or actions) to take drugs, suicidal thoughts, bragging who they have slept with etc.
i don't get what's wrong with discussing mental health issues in music, especially the negative parts of it which includes suicidal ideation when one feels extremely hopeless. it's surely confrontational but there should be nothing wrong with listening to music that discusses these subjects - it helps to normalise feeling this way and show people that they're not alone.
@@thepriceofsalt9003 Actually BTS has some kind of that song too(but not too dark). Back into 2015-2016 albums but their album also includes solution as always. They even have a psychologist to approved their song because a lot of kids follow them.
Edit: Their song did not talk about they want to suicide but always help people who want to suicide, You can check their songs such as "Butterfly"
@@BebeNicole yeah i just forgot to mention that... i am a bts fan lol you didn't have to tell me that.
Shine Mint You are absolutely right,👍
I am also happy for my childs ,that they are in good hands❤️,
you must not listen to very many Western artists.
😂the fact that the last band i really liked was linkinpark. And now i'm obsessed with BTS and i'm proud.
Check out the song blackswan.
Me too 🤩
My other favorite group is Linkin Park.
ARMY Soldiers are the best.
Have you seen the video's of a young Jungkook lip-syncing to on of Linkin Park's songs?!? The band liked it so much they actually tweeted their approval to Jungkook's lip-synced. Haha!
www.iheart.com/content/2020-07-15-mike-shinoda-shares-clip-of-bts-jamming-to-linkin-park/
@@fy3845 yep. I was very happy when I saw Mike's tweet.
Same. Love LP.
You remind me of me 3 years ago i am metal/ rock fan of 52 it took me some time to undetstand the deep of Bts now days 80% of my playlist is bts 💜
For the meanings of the songs:
Black Swan is about the fear of losing your passion for what you love to do. For BTS, that's music. Black Swan is a masterpiece 😍 You'd be surprised to see how psychological many of BTS' concepts are.
ON is basically a song to say "bring the pain on". It's a declaration that they won't stop working hard, they're ready for the hardships, bring it on, this is what they want to do.
Life Goes On is the lead single from their newest album that talks about their feelings during the pandemic. The song's message is clear from the title - it's purpose is to heal everyone during these impossibly difficult times.
Dynamite is the first and only English single they have. They didn't write the song themselves, which is actually really rare for them. It wasn't planned really (they were supposed to be on tour), but they heard it and wanted to release it to spread joy and happiness to fans during this covid situation.
You're so lucky that your daughters listening to BTS!! I love BTS but my sons(18 and 14 y.o.) don't understand me 😢 I enjoyed your reaction! Your new subscriber from Seoul 💜
My mother is an army too , so I m lucky enough
I am a 51 yrs old mom of 5 , my oldest is 31 and youngest is 23. 6 months ago, they told me about BTS, and I started watching their story, of how they've started and to their success. After that, I become an ARMY, and watching them is like my fountain of youth. Looking forward to buy a ticket for their New Year live stream concert!
Feel the same!😥
I haven't been so successful converting my son either (although I caught him humming IDOL the other day), but luckily I turned my husband into an ARMY. He's in his 50's!
They'll come around or at least respect it if they give it a chance. I'm 28 but when I was their age I was a bit closed minded when it came to music as well. I was/am a huge metal and hip hop head. Especially as a teenager. It wasn't until I went college that I broadened my horizon. I never thought I'd love and appreciate a group of guys so much so you never know. Its ironic cause my nieces are 11 and 13 but they don't understand why I love BTS so much too.
I'm 20y but my dad keeps hearing me talks about bts every day... A good dad
This is a cool dad. I played my dad (I'm 43) Tae's solo Singularity, because it was then nearest to his taste of music from BTS discography. But this dad I would suggest to go with Not Today, Fire, Danger.. Rap line songs and their mixtapes.. There is list in the net and here in YT for hardcore BTS songs and BTS songs listed by their approximation of a musical genre.. See what he likes Fake Love and Blood Sweat and Tears MV's, throw in some silly Halloween dance practices or dance practices as is. Eventually maybe maybe a guide or two to understand Who and with what message his girls are fans of. :)
I'm a 39 old woman who is a meatlhead and I adore them. They are very special. The lyrics, music, their message.
Yes have that talk! Dynamite is very polarizing. BTS’ music palette is large, not because they don’t have focus but because there are 7 members with different styles who contribute to their production (yes, they do write and produce) and because their music style evolved as they grew older.
One of the members was missing for this performance. Yoongi aka Suga is in rehabilitation after he had a shoulder surgery.
So, all music videos on the official BigHit channel (BitHit is their label and the YT is Big Hit Labels. They also have a personal channel called BangtanTV) have english subtitles available. Unfortunately award shows and live performances rarely do. If you want a good reliable place for accurate subtitles I would suggest Doolset Bangtan (doolsetbangtan.wordpress.com). She has lyric translations for BTS and all their solo work and she also includes explanations for any cultural references or wordplay that get's lost in translation. I'm not sure how deep your daughters interest in BTS goes (if they just enjoy the songs/music videos/dances, or if they go deep into the lyrics and universe that BTS has created) but either way, there are no better role models for your kids than BTS. I am not going to type out an essay on BTS, partly because some ARMY's may be doing that as I speak and I don't want to be redundant, but also because I'm a big believer in experience the full journey for yourself if you want. This may sound hyperbolic but discovering BTS has been nothing short of life changing for me personally, but it's also valid if your interest is purely to see what your daughters are listening to.
If you are interested in their story I would recommend The Most Beautiful Life Goes On: A Story of BTS from The Asian Theory, or This Is BTS Part 1 by xCeleste. I also would recommend watching both speeches they've given at the United Nations (one was back in 2018 and the other just a few months ago and are both on UA-cam) and their Class of 2020 commencement speech. They are great speakers who are offering a lot of wisdom and comfort to the world.
The mic-y lights the fans (ARMYs) are holding are BTS's official lightsticks (ARMY Bombs).They're usually used at live events and concerts to cheer them on (kind of like a futuristic version of a lighter lol) and they can even be connected via bluetooth to all be in sync so the lights can all change to the same colours and go with the beat of the performance.
BTS are known to try a lot of different genres so you could like a lot of their songs even if they're not the same your daughters may love lol The songs they performed here were all from this year: Black Swan (although that was the orchestral version, the actual song on the Map Of The Soul: 7 album is different, you should check it out), ON (from Black Swan0s same album), Life Goes On (their most recent single, the album, BE, only came out a few weeks ago) and Dynamite.
If you'd like to listen to their songs with lyrics, you can watch their official music videos for their singles (on the channel Big Hit Labels) and turn on CCs, or read fan translations on a site I'll leave in the comment down here (they're brilliantly detailed whenever something gets lost in translation and they're much better translated than "lyric videos" we find on UA-cam tbh).
Ps: a member was actually missing cause he had a surgery in November so he hasn't been able to participate in recent performances. You can see they had some empty spaces during some parts of their choreographies and they didn't sing his parts live.
Translations link: doolsetbangtan.wordpress.com/bts-albums/
I am an older rock fan, Rush, Metallica, Dream Theater, etc. And now I also am a new, older BTS fan. I totally agree that if you can't sing and dance a live performance than you shouldn't be out there. These guys, also write and produce their songs, creating sings that are meaningful and inspirational when you learn what's behind them. Listen to their older songs, read their lyrics, they are truly amazing.
Oh and the ‘microphone with a plasma ball’ is called and army bomb (army is there fandom) it’s basically a light stick (many Korean groups have them) and it lights up, it connects to some of there music videos and usually there concerts via Bluetooth and in concert the staff controls everyone’s army bombs and it syncs with the lights of the show
I’m a metal mom. I took my 9 year old to see Korn, Skipknot is next. That being said, we are a KPop home. My 12, 10, 9 and 6 year old girls and I are huge BTS fans. I took my 12 year old to see them in NJ in 2019, we had tickets for the DC show in 2020 but Covid came. They are absolutely amazing live. It truly is one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.
But for a decent mix try Black Swan, Idol, and Mic Drop the Steve Aoki remix. A good variety of their different genres they do.
Dynamite was a big hit as it was the groups first whole song in english so it has been overplayed alot so I get the repetitive part, musically they are the most versatile group out thier so check out thier other music too and especially the lyrics
The dance break was a homage to Michael Jacksson, also in the Mv
I'm in my 50's and had been a fan of BTS since their Love Yourself era but only became a hardcore Army this year (due to the pandemic). None of my kids are into Kpop, but they listen when I listen. My husband rolls his eyes whenever Dynamite comes on bc I've been looping the BE album. Once you listen with the song lyrics (closed captions) and watch some of the behind the scenes videos (on BangtanTV channel), you will understand why so many ppl in the world fell in love with BTS. The members are genuine. Their characters, personalities, values, and work ethics have not changed in the last 7 yrs. Their lyrics are deep and address current societal issues. You might also like Fake Love, Dope, Fire, Save Me, Spring Day, Blood, Sweat, and Tears, Black Swan, to name a few (there are so much more). These songs, in my opinion, are better representatives of BTS than Dynamite.
Thank you for giving them a chance 💜💜, I’m a 35 years old army 👏🏻👏🏻
Best dad!
I'm 30 and I discovered this guys 4 months, have fallen through the rabbit hole ever since and got my 60 year old mom to like them too 😂
I used to listen heavy metal and rock and I thought idol music so called k-pop was not music. However, BTS changed my whole listener’s career . I’m glad that I found them. They are amazing performers, wonderful musicians and such humble humans. You can watch their music videos with captions on Big Hit Labels site. I hope you find them like I did. By the way, you are a nice dad.
I think....you'd love Suga's music. He's a member of BTS.
I like BTS, love you dad
Love you too.
U have wonderful father. It is not easy for dad to try this...
I agree
Let make you dad scream when listen their rap and then open his mouth wider to see them life and their all song dear... Just don't tease him as my daughter teased me because I'm 56 loves young boyband 😉😉😉😉😉💜💜💜
Introduce other songs too to your dad ... he is cool 😎
I'm glad you checked them. There's a lot more to BTS than meets the eye. That's especially true because the music industry and media try their hardest to put BTS into a box because they're a wild card no one expected and they didn't have a hand in their rise to the top.
I'm sure you'll find tons of songs that you'll enjoy because they really are genre-bending. They don't stick to one thing. In fact the poppy sound of Dynamite is quite rare for them. However, that's the only song of theirs that gets radio play in the US since it is in English, so people end up getting a skewed perception of them.
I think you'll be really impressed if you look into their lyricism because they really have such beautiful, philosophical, vulnerable and intelligent lyrics. The guys are wise beyond their years and there's a sincerity about them that really has won over millions. It's refreshing to see people who really are all about the music and giving what the world needs. They are very vocal about societal issues in their music. They are all about personal growth. You could say their entire discography is a journey of self-discovery, and in seeing them find themselves, you find yourself too. Their music is very layered, to the point where many of them have separate explanation videos because they have that much depth. Their songs manage to be both personal and universal at once. It's a balance that not many are able to execute. You could say their lyrics really won my literature-major heart.
They really make me want to root for them because they work so hard and have had to prove themselves a million times over to get the recognition that their peers who have industry support get. You can always count on BTS to maintain their integrity. I'd say your daughters have found some brilliant role models, especially if they were to look into more of their music. But I understand, kids tend to like catchy things and Dynamite certainly is a earworm hehe.. Dynamite is not the kind of song that would typically be my taste, but there's something about BTS deciding to put it out when they themselves were struggling with the way all their plans for this year went down the drain. They said that this song made them feel joy again and they wanted to help us feel it too, so in that sense, it is meaningful to me.
I think you will enjoy songs like Fake Love. Black Swan and Louder Than Bombs and Blue and Grey. You can check out their MVs with captions on their channel BangtanTV. You can find translated lyrics for all korean songs including their B-sides and mixtapes if you google doolsetbangtan. She explains the lyrics with all the intricate wordplay and cultural context as well. It elevates the music experience x100 when you know how genius the lyrics are.
This really became an essay. Sorry about that hehe.. Just happy to see someone realise that BTS are immensely talented. :D Hope to see you dive a little deeper. Also it's sweet of you to check them out for your daughters despite your misgivings.
I'm 39 yo, and my kids listen to BTS as their inspiration and BTS really give good influence, such as how to respect older, like to do charity, etc. And a lot of their lyrics (check out the translation) is about motivation and message such as love youself, dreams, mental health, empowerment.
That little dance break In the middle of the song Dynamite is actually a little tribute to Michael Jackson.
I'm not going to go into a lot of depth since others have but I'd say it's a GOOD thing your daughters like k-pop when compared to what is considered music in America. These groups won't be singing about sex, drugs, violence etc. that's too common in western music and BTS are known for having a real meaning behind their music. Just a few examples:
Jin's Epiphany: he talks about the importance of loving yourself first before anything else. Even if you think you're not perfect you're just the way you meant to be.
Answer: Love Myself is along the same line as Epiphany that everything you've gone through - both good and bad makes up the person you are today and who you will become tomorrow. You shouldn't be ashamed of past mistakes because they're something that makes us unique and it's okay not to be perfect.
Idol: is an ode to self love and about not letting the words of anything else bring you down because, "You can't stop me loving myself!".
Finally from their latest album Be there's Blue and Gray: it's a heartfelt song where the boys are talking about how they too have felt depressed and stressed because of covid with the world changing in an instant. One of the members had intended this to be for his personal mixtape and he wrote it around the time he was suffering a pretty major burnout.
There's so much more but I think these songs give a good example of WHY they're so popular once you take into account the lyrics anyone can relate with.
1/4 of the BTS fans are 40 and above. Until I discovered BTS, I hadn't been that into music since Steely Dan and The Who. But they do the same kind of story-telling that really appeals to me. With very few romantic songs. Their lyrics are inspirational.
If you think this is great, wait till you see BTS MMA 2019 half hour long awards performance. I think the finale song Dionysus is up to your alley.
You should watch their Melon Music Awards 2019 performance as well. It's just as mind blowing as this one! 😊
Please react to more bts and you will understand why your kids loves them so much. Love your reaction
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Great reaction...I am a 60 year old rap fan (and jazz)...but BTS just never fails to take top billing on all my lists.Welcome to the rabbit hole!
If you like that you should definitely watch their mma 2018 and 2019 performances. To be perfectly honest all their mma performances are worthy of watching
I am an 8th grade English teacher. I have spent YEARS avoiding mainstream music in America and specifically avoiding the K-Pop phenomenon that my students were into. I recently listened to BTS's NPR Tiny Desk Concert and honestly just wanted to find out what their names were. I got pulled into their music, which has covered SO many genres, and with most of their official music videos, you can put on subtitles in English. One thing that I always hated about mainstream music and rap (3 of the members specifically rap) is that I felt like the lyrics glossed over big issues or never addressed things that were valuable to our world. These guys are vocal about mental health, social injustice, self confidence/love, and very rarely put out songs that don't have some significant meaning behind them. Compared to most of what is in American music nowadays, I just think BTS has a lot more heart and meaning. I still don't get K-Pop as a whole and find most of it not to my taste, but I can say I love BTS.
And also react to Black Swan and ON Kinetic Manifesto Come Prima music videos with English subtitles to understand the songs! 💜
Black swan!!!!!! (He NEEDS to listen to the studio version) ...I always cry w that song😔👉👈
You picked a hell of a performance as your first BTS performance!
And it's this high caliber without live audience (due to covid) which they feed off a live audience + missing 1 member (which they haven't gone months without 1 member before).
I'm 33 but I don't have children, if I did I would've liked to share BTS with them!
Thank you for reacting to them, and thank you for supporting your daughters and their love for BTS!
BTS are greatly known for their deep, meaningful lyrics. Their lyrics have made things better for a lot of fans. I suggest turning on the CC captions to songs like Life Goes On.
Also, if you'd like an intro to BTS, I highly suggest the video by The Asian Theory called "The Most Beautiful Life Goes On". It's a good intro to who the members are, and what the group is about :)
When I first got into BTS 3 years ago I thought I realized the brilliance of how K Pop groups manage singing within such busy choreos and the trick is that usually each part is short so the singer just has to manage to keep their voice stead for 5 seconds or more....until J-Kook that comes in and did the killer center part in ON and held that for quite a bit a longer as he does ALOT during his performances...and the boys of course have their solo's where they dont have the help vocally of other members. The stamina is unmatched in American perfrmances.
Please react to BTS Micdrop, Tear, No more dream, Fake Love, Persona, Shadow, Ugh! Ddaeng, Cypher 1,2,3,4, No and Not Today. Thanks
The scene where they showed the BTS fans called ARMY holding their ARMY bombs (concert lite-sticks) BTS always showcase their fans. It’s BTS way of saying thank you. Some fans were saying “Borahae” means “I purple you”. A term that means “I love you”. Other fans were saying “I purple you”. BTS Army will add Purple Hearts in comments. That’s what it means. BTW - I’m a 65 yo grandmother who was introduced by my granddaughter in 2014 to BTS - It wasn’t until I bought her the 2014 BTS Memories DVD in 2015 - that I began to follow Bangtan Sonyeondan (Bulletproof Boy Scouts) also known as BTS. I felt like a found treasure. Their discography is amazing - their message is to help people love themselves and give hope and happiness. Make the world a better place. Work hard and perseverance.
Great Dad! I have a 9 yo son, and i'm a BTS Army 😁💜
Oh By the way! Go to their official YT channel and watch their music videos, they have the official translation of all their singles! 🤟🏼
You’ll fit right in with BTS’ fanbase, called ARMY. Your daughters are on the young end of the spectrum. Most of the fanbase is between 30-50 years old. 30+% are male. If your daughters take BTS’ lyrics to heart, then they’ll have a great support on their side as they grow up. Though with a father taking such an active interest in their interests, it sounds like they’ve got all the love and support they could ever want.
Loved this! I'm 37 and my daughters and I love them 💜💜💜
52 yo ARMY 👋
I am a mother of two and I was the one who introduced my children to BTS. They are amazing artist who really do it all - sing, rap, dance, compose, write, produce etc. They do all sorts of genre and do not like to limit themselves to a specific genre. You've gotten a snippet of it in this performance but you have not even scratched the surface. Their discography is insane and so eclectic. That is why their fan base is so diverse - there is something for everyone.
The most amazing thing about them is that their lyrics are so deep and meaningful and very relatable, and they are all-round really good and humble people, even with all the success. As a parent, I am happy my kids are listening to them rather than songs that has not a lot of meaning. They are really good role models too - incredible work ethic and so down-to-earth and appreciative of their fans. Their fan base is as diverse as their music - various age groups, different race and nationality. I am a 44-year old mum from Malaysia, and I am proud to be an ARMY, though a mature one.
You need to react to Crash Course to BTS which gives you a brief look at their albums and discography, and then to know what kind of artist they are react to This IS BTS by XCeleste. These two videos would give you some insights into their music and who they are, and you will probably come to understand why they are a global phenomenon and very well-loved.
Try listening to BTS - Mic Drop (Steve Aoki remix) as your second reaction 😊
"I'm doing this for my daughters" ahw this is SO cute!!! i really hope you enjoyed it cus army is very loving when it comes to engagement ;)💜
Yess dynamite is everywhere lol but it was a totally different style for them but it worked😁
I'm a 36 years old Army and I never feel attached to any boy or girl band, even in my teen times, but BTS broke my walls! These guys are something really special and unic! They are true artists in many aspects! I'm not surprised to see them reach the same level as The Beatles in their golden times, same thing to Michael Jackson in Jackson 5. I hope BTS stay in the History just like these great people who also started as a boyband so...., about BTS, why not? I'm happy to live in this Era and witness that. 🙂
This moment entertained me a lot during ON:
🎵🎶Taking ooooveeeer~
"I'm surprised how much I'm enjoying it"
🎵🎶You should've knoooown~
Went back to watch this part cus i somehow i didn't notice🤣
@@chrispenjose6156 Same, how did I not pickup on that? Too mesmerized by JK's vocals
Okay Dad, this is from a 62 year old ARMY. Learn EVERYTHING about BTS and you will be your girls hero for life! This is the most wholesome group with so much talent, positive messages and live stages like nothing you have never seen before. They have taste, all positive, support them!! BTS has hundreds of songs, learn them, guide the girls so the repetition isn't so grinding LOL
Life Goes On is their song they composed for these trying and challenging times of 2020. The Album BE was made to give comfort and hope for the fans.
I got to know BTS 4 years ago, when I was 14, and they helped me a lot back on 2017 when one of my best friends died.
Their songs have so much meaning, trust me:
- "Spring Day" (that it's about losing friends and can't move on from it so easily)
- "Magic Shop" (about not saying "be strong" but "you made me stronger, now let me hold you while you get stronger")
- "Answer: Love myself" (well, you can tell what it's about, right?)
- "Wings" (about not giving up and feeling proud of who you are and where you came from)
- "2! 3!" (about new beginnings)
- "Spine Breaker“ (about those who abuse of their parents in order to get whatever they want)
- "Baebsae/ Silver Spoon" (about how difficult is the economic situation to the young people and how sick we are about listening adults say to us "Just try harder/ work harder")
- "Blue and Grey" (about sadness and depression but Longing for a brighter future)
They have so much meaningful songs.
What I love about them is that, they are not always singing about a heart broken because a relationship, but about problems with themselves; learning how to love themselves, how to respect each other, finding themselves, while hoping for a better tomorrow.
And those are some songs with incredible meaning
Omg I almost forgot about "Dream" by Agust D, who is SUGA from BTS. That song is about now having a dream and just not knowing or having somewhere to go, or a reason to keep moving, but also saying "dream, I'll be at the end of your life to see what you have done. Your begging might be humble but your future will be prosperous"
And omg "First Love" and "Shadow" DAMN YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THEM
I most clarify something, he goes by 3 names:
- Min Yoongi (his birth name)
- SUGA (his name as a BTS member)
- Agust D (his solo name, as a solo artist)
They have some individual projects but to show a piece of themselves, their own styles
*****If you like Metal, you mightike Dionysis. It is amazing. You could watch MMA 2019. It is amazing!!*****
YES PLEASE!!!
2019 MAMA shows the diverse genres and great performances of Dionysis. epic love. Fire, Not Today, Mic Drop also good to start. but their older songs are more hip hop hard, No More Dreams, No (On is in response to that, which was planned, genius just like Boy in Love (in response to Boy with Love, which is more pop).Danger, so many to list
What a cool dad! I know your daughters will be thrilled with your new appreciation so be sure and ask them a lot of questions. There's nothing Army likes more than talking about their boys.
I'd recommend Save Me as it's my personal fav. The song itself is fantastic and the one-take music video is impressive.
I'm in my 40's and became a big fan of BTS recently. ON has a message about acknowledging your own darkness, or shadow, as being a part of yourself and stepping beyond it, taking ON the pain and rising above it to become a better person. Many of BTS songs (Dynamite not so much) have this level of deep meaning behind it, and many speak about self love and importance of each person for who they are. Many of the lyrics and music videos are influenced by books, movies and art. They try to stay away from political statements but have made a big donation to BLM movement, which their fans have matched the following day. They acknowledge the influence they have on their fans and are trying to leverage that to spread positive messages.
I think you should really be proud of your girls for listening to their songs and I hope they find the messages within the songs, too. In fact, I was so moved by one of their songs, Magic Shop, which talks about mental health, that I started reading the book Into the Magic Shop by Dr. James Doty that inspired the song. I'm reading it with my son who is 9. Really, no one out there writes music the way these guys do.
Nothing but a thumps up for a father trying to figure out the children’s music they listen to😍💜💜💜💜💪🏼
As a 42 year old mom, your daughters picked a great group of men to be fans of. They promote anti-violence, they speak on acceptance, loving yourself, exploring your doubts and being a better person. It's easy for an outsider to get caught up thinking we are all fans because they are handsome but for most of us that is the cherry on top. Their message, personalities, passion for hard work, talent, and humility make them very easy to love.
I struggled to like Dynamite at the beginning because it's super poppy. It took a while, but we're friends now lol. I like their edgier stuff like ON KINETIC MANIFESTO, MICDROP, BLACK SWAN, BULLETPROOF PT2... Oh Lord, I'll be here all day listing stuff. I'm sure there are heaps of suggestions below. I'm 51 years old and I'm inspired by them. They are amazing singers, rappers and dancers, lyricists, composers, producers, musicians (and now director thanks to Jungkook directing the music video LIFE GOES ON). They're also incredible story tellers.
The thing in the fans hands are called lightsticks, which in BTS' case would be 'army bombs'. Kpop groups have each unique lightsticks for their fans and these are used in concerts and other performances to show support.
The way you told that story about your girls, that was very relatable. 😂 If you are introduced to BTS post-2017, you'll have a very different impression of them and their work than you did having listened to 2 recent songs.
Their album _Wings_ is like BTS' own _Revolver_ in my opinion. They really tried pushing the envelope and took artistic risks. Since they write, compose, or produce most of their songs, _Wings_ will be a great way for you to get to know the band. 💜
Awwe it's really sweet that you're reacting to BTS cause of your kids. BTS are honestly a good influence to the world, they spread messeges like self love and stop child abuse and they've even participated with UNICEF and had launched their own campaign called "Love Yourself". I'm sure you would like them too. 😊💜
I totally feel you with all of this! I liked Dynamite but I'm tired of it too. I don't listen to much heavy metal but I am a rocker gone kpop! If you choose to look into BTS more, I would recommend songs like Fake Love, War of Hormone, Boy In Luv, and Danger!
"I'm surprised how much i'm enjoying it for real."
so i can remind what SUGA of BTS said once: "if you listening our music without prejudice. you'll enjoying a lot."
Important thing : the meaning of their songs.My most favorite song
Spring Day
BTS is SOOO much more than Dynamite! It just takes an open mind and patience. You will see how talented they truly are! I am probably older than you and I really appreciate these guys!
The thing about bts is that they have so many different styles so there are so many different sectors of fans with different music tastes that kind of all converge. For example, I'm a hip hop fan so my music taste caters towards records like UGH!, Tear, their cypher series, Baepssae etc. They also do rock, rnb, pop, edm, and more. Dynamite is one of their most poppy/formulaic songs (for example, the fact that it is in english and is their only song in english) so I can see why you were turned off at first :'D
I’m also a metal head.
I’m 27 so grew up loving bands like bullet for my valentine, trivium, a day to remember, also love 80s metal, tallica pantera etc.
Over the the last 18 months BTS have quickly become my favorite band.
They are so talented and humble guys who made it to the top from the bottom.
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
As a fellow metalhead (in their 30s!) I highly recommend looking into their back catalogue. They have 200+ songs across a huge amount of genres, and having been to over a hundred concerts i can say they're one of the best live performers in the world. Would highly recommend watching 'This Is BTS introduction part 1' by xceleste, it will fill in a lot of information about why they are so loved (there is much more to BTS than anybody sees at first look!) and 'the most beautiful moment in life goes on' by Asian Theory to learn more about the guys and where they came from. I really hope you keep doing reactions, loved the video and have subscribed :)
I am happy a Dad reaction was made. I am in my 40s and I started listening to BTS 3 months ago. I always watch videos with eng subs so I can appreciate them more and understand why they are loved worldwide. To start off, check the BangtanTV channel for MTVs with some CC and Bighitlabels. I am listening to Spotify BTS BE listening party for their other music too if you want to stream. More to learn if you would like to understand how good they are. Enjoy the ride.
That is their online concert in October.
Metalhead & Army here ✌️
I am a 44 years old army married with a 9 years old son,i love good music and good performances in general i listen allot of different genres and been a DJ for over 10 years, my base is rock + metal + electronic + pop+ rap ( almost everything) ,i see MJ's consert, Maddona's consert and hundreds of other conserts believe me BTS is at onother level (consider there music is pop + rap),check the rap line and always there lives becouse they are 100% better live,there songs are so many and so so good and the lyrics, BTS in my eyes are not the 7 members there are hundreds of artists around them I consider them as an amazing art team,they make me love music again and open my ears to a different world..
We can talk for months about bts.
You must search by yourself .
I am 50 years old and love them.
My kids 17 and 29 love them too.
Damn I wish I had a father like you. I'm almost 20 and I've discovered BTS only a few months ago. I truly wish I had grown up listening to their songs and following their message. I think it's amazing that you actually took the time to try to understand what your daughters are into. They really are the best role models, I'm actually really glad your daughters are growing up listening to these guys' message ! (i apologise if i made any grammar mistakes lmao you got my point)
I hope the comments and requests don't overwhelm u. ARMY can b very enthusiastic about supporting people who's exploring bts content. we're very concerned about guiding people to the right content that can help them understand bts more. we mean well, really, and I hope u do this when u enjoy it!!
I was also introduced to kpop from my daughters. After 4 years I finally listened to one of their songs and I was so proud of my children’s musical taste. For me, BTS reinforces one important idea “Love Yourself” and I’m so grateful that I have someone else in the entertainment industry who has an ear to my kids reinforcing such an important value.
I loved your reaction😊 You can react to “Who is BTS? The seven members of Bangtan” in this video described each member. Like who is the rapper, who is vocalist and everything. Very useful video to learn about them more. Actually people are reacting to this video after listening to 3-4 songs of them.
I’m actually a bit of a metalhead myself but I love listening to BTS, their discography really is diverse, you can probably find a song in any genre and they will have it.