Lol. Chief…..you have no idea what you stumbled upon. I’m a 47 year old male , husband, and father of two. My 12 year old daughter got me into BTS about 1 year ago. These dudes are for real. Each one of them can thrive alone but they chose not to. They understand that together, they can achieve more. They bring in to South Korea $3.6 billion dollars annually. They are the biggest and best group in our era. Yet, they are the most humble, down to earth group. They always give back to their fans. 💯 💜💜💜
Not mention that when BTS first started.....their rap line was made fun of by fellow hip hop and underground Korean artists. RM and Suga are geniuses and producers behind the group.
I'm a 53 year old African American grandmother. BTS helped me get out of covid fatigue (seemed like it would NEVER end) this past January. I had to find out who the group in the Samsung commercial was and I've been hooked ever since. They are so real and down to earth and that's one of the reasons I love them. I don't go a day without listening to them! 💜💜💜
I’m a 68 year old Hispanic female and I am totally awed by these boys/men. Get ready to be blown away by their dancing, singing and live performances!!!
Well said! I am a 71 year old with 5 grandsons, and my family doesn't understand my love for BTS, they sort of laugh at me because they just don't get it. But reading everyone's comments here touches my heart and makes me feel I am not alone in my respect for these 7 young men and their music. They are so fine, I would be proud to call them my grandsons too!
I"m 60yr old women that has watch them from the being too, Love these young men, talented and good role models too, oh they keep their pants up too (lol haha) good young men for sure 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I am a 56 year old male ARMY. BTS is for EVERYONE! Their talent transcends race and musical genres. It was such an incredible feeling when I fell down the BTS rabbit hole. I will never regret it! 💜💜
I'm 69 this week and BTS is playing all day. Just love them. The man coming out of the van is RM ( Rap Munster.) The leader of the group. 3 rapper 4 singers and all of them can sing, hit high notes and dance while they are doing it.
I'm a 76 year old grandma and totally in love with these guys. Their fandom includes all ages. They helped me out of a major depression and they have done the same for untold numbers of others. They do about every genre of music so everybody can find something to like if they just give them a chance. Their songs have deep meanings and they tackle subjects like mental illness that other folks won't touch. They are one of a kind. Never has been anyone like them and never will be again. Other folks on here have named some songs to check out so I won't repeat them. Do agree you should check out their performance of Run BTS at Busan concert. Also one of my favorites is Baepsae which deals with young people expected to keep up with impossible expectations. I must warn you once you fall down the BTS rabbit hole there will be no escape.
Same, Connie! They help through the worst kinds of physical and emotional pain in life, never underestimate the healing power of music, and love! Be well, hun!
I'm a 58 year old Mom.... And I love BTS #ARMY #58YRMOM . They have gotten me through some tough times and they never fail to put a smile on my face. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Well said Connie. Thank you for representing Army so well. BTS songs address so many issues we face today. I agree 100 percent that Bapsae is an incredible song, so powerful and unashamedly unapologetic. Mic Drop, Dynamite, and Butter got my attention. Bapsae, Stigma, Spring Day, and Epiphany made me a lifetime fan and member of Army. I cannot watch Spring Day without feeling profound loss and longing. Bapsae and Stigma are two sides of the same coin: the shame one feels when they have failed or hurt others. Bapsae talks about the silver spoons who have made it impossible for the younger generations to achieve their dreams, and Stigma talks about the secrets we keep and how those secrets can destroy the ones we love. Ephiphany brings you hope and teaches you the lesson that you cannot let yourself be miserable for the love of another. The lyrics specifically say "I'm the one I should love in this world" and that, in my opinion, is one of the best messages for self love that I have ever heard. Mr. Boshido Brown, I hope you give BTS a chance. This group of young men - 7 beautiful Koreans - who had the courage to be vulnerable and teach us how to forgive and love ourselves, they have been a shinning beacon of light in a depressing, unpredictable world. Yes, their songs take down haters without remorse using skilled lyricism and crafty phrases, but their songs are also about forgiveness, respect, and love, especially for Armys.
I'm no little girl chasing BTS. I'm a 50-year-old who has been ARMY (BTS Fandom Name) Since 2017. Mic drop was the first song to introduce me to BTS, That moment on they have become my forever ARTIST! Majority of BTS ARMY are over 25 all the way up to 80 years old that I have seen, younger than 25 are the minority. If you dive more into BTS I hope you will begin to understand why BTS are loved. They are 7 amazing, talented, genuine and humble guys who are unbelievably more amazing in their live performances. Yes, they sing, rap and dance and better yet all at the same time. They are involved in producing and writing in the majority of their songs. They have over 300+ songs in their discography not including dance practices, if you love the dancing and many live performances and online concerts. Their genres include: Hip hop, R&B, Ballads, Soft Rock, EDM, Latin, Pop, Funk, Trap, Country, Dubstep and more. Will subscribe in hopes of you checking out more BTS. Enjoyed your reaction had me chuckling at times 😆Thank you for checking out the boys. 💜
That’s me as well. I’m 52 yrs old, been a fan for about 5years now and always will be. Mic Drop was the hook for me as well. BTS ARMY FOREVER. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I’m 30 but I’m gonna show this comments to my mom and aunt because they’re always saying they’re too old to love BTS this much (they’re both OBSESSED with them). I keep telling them age doesn’t matter when you’re ARMY 💜 My mom who is 60 was the one who actually introduced me to BTS 😅
This comment section it's so wholesome! I'm just so, so glad older people also enjoy BTS music ! The majority of the fandom are between their 20's and 50's and it's so awesome ! Old dope people, i want to be like y'all when I get older. I'm 21 years old, and I'm sure I'll keep loving and listening to BTS, I'll keep being part of this awesome, big, and diverse family until the day I die. Army forever, spread love 💜 (Sorry for my english) greetings from Venezuela 🇻🇪
9:50 that is RM, the esteemed leader of BTS, the Optimus Prime, the Mr President himself. IQ 148, he's the main songwriter and lyricist of BTS, hold the second highest credits in the KOMCA Korean Music Copyright Association. A modern day poet, gave excellent speeches in which one of his United Nation's speech were quoted, studied and even included in some country's academic curriculum. As BTS's first member, the company's chairman literally build the group BTS around RM. He is indeed a prodigy and wise beyond his years
as a male fan,it's sometimes hard to make people realize that l don't listen to "girly" songs since l am a bts fan.Bts has songs of every genres and their hip hop songs are gold.Their lyrics are different from western artists and l have never heard them making meaningless music.Every song has a meaning and thats what attracts me the most.If a song is good,you will listen to it but if the meaning is good,it will touch your heart and make you more emotionally connected.Poeple really misunderstand them all the time.I can definitely say that they are the most controversial boyband of the time,they are the most loved but at the same time most hated group too.And it hurts when the hate only comes from prejudices that sometimes borders on racism.Good to see that you gave them a try.I don't want people to become bts fans overnight,but it would've been better if people respected them for their hard work and didn't judge their fans either
It felt so good to read your comment ngl. You are absolutely right that they are hated mostly because of the racism and prejudice of immature people. Their music and lyricism is top notch and once a person comes to understand this, looks and ethnicity doesn't even matter.
I'm a 35 yr old ARMY, been with bts since the very beginning and your comment section has me in tears seeing all the stories of ppl's lives bts has touched, especially the older generations. Our boys are special and for everything they've given us we give them back the same love, we are family regardless of the drama, haters and solo stans. All 7 of them deserve love equally.
Thank you all male armys, specially over 40. Sometimes I feel a bit ridiculous for loving this boys, I dont have kids so they are my babies. I am a 1 year old Army and 40 year old female. My dream is to attend a concert it must be amazing
Welcome to the World of BTS! I'm a 59-yo female and discovered BTS during Covid, and they really helped get me through the tough times of the shutdown. They're an amazing group of young men, whose talents complement each other! They're lightning in a bottle, for sure!
I'm also an older fan (52), introduced by my child, but I wanted to mention something you can't see in this video. BTS is, at their core, a live band. Absolutely at their best performing before a full on, enthusiastic audience. I have seen them live twice and they are AMAZING in-person. The energy generated between the 7 guys and a sixty-to-eighty thousand strong ARMY audience is something you just have to be there to believe it.
How awesome you've gotten to see them! I joked today that maybe if I start saving now (1/12/23) that I might be able to see them after they have all completed their military commitments sometime in 2025. I'm 57 and so in love with them all. But Jin especially. He just makes me smile. Take care!
I'm 45 and my mom is 71 and we are huge Armys !! These boys are no joke and their fandom support and protect them like the treasure that they are ❤️❤️❤️
I'm 57, I discovered BTS by accident and curiosity got me to listen to more, Captions on, from there I was lost. They are fantastic musicians, they can sing, rap & dance, they often write their own lyrics and are often involved in the production. Their lyrics, often focus on personal and social commentary, touch on the themes of mental health, troubles of school-age youth and coming of age, loss, the journey towards loving oneself, and individualism. Their work also often references literature and psychological concepts and includes an alternative universe storyline. "BTS," actually stands for the words, "Bangtan Sonyeondan," which translates to mean "Bulletproof Boy Scouts." 'Bangtan’ means to be resistant to bullets, so it means to block out stereotypes, criticisms, and expectations that aim on adolescents like bullets, to preserve the values and ideal of today’s adolescents," They started out as a HipHop group in 2013, (they have 3 rappers, 2 of which were from the Korean underground rap scene & 4 Vocalists) but actually cover so many genres of music in addition to HipHop, invluding Pop, EDM, Rap, RnB, Rock, Urban, Trap, Ballads... they say not everyone will like all BTS songs, but there is a BTS song for everyone. For anyone willing to find out more I recommend taking a look at what they have to offer and suggest the following: Butter (All English) Dope Fire Danger DNA Idol Blood Sweat and Tears On Kinetic Manifesto prima Black Swan Fake Love Not Today Save Me Truth Untold Spring Day (which has spent 5 consecutive years in Goan's Digital Chart's) Your Eyes Tell The Cyphers if you like rap Then solo works: Jungkook - Euphoria, My Time V - Singularity, Stigma (live version), Sweet Night (the first and only song in history to top 119 countries on the worldwide iTunes chart) Suga's alter ego Agust D - Daewitcha, Agust D, The Last, Shadow RM - Persona, Joke, Do You J-Hope - Boy Meets Evil, More, Arson Jin - Epiphany, Abyss Jimin - Serendipity, Filter
When someone hears RMs voice for the first time they get a look on their face I can tell we got a new recruit I lean over in wisper welcome to A.R.M.Y were the purple waves or bitchen!! 😁💜 🤌🏻
I'm 39. Mom of 3 son. Just got into BTS on 2019. I never be any other artist fan, they are the 1st one. And I love EVERY single song they sing. They are too good.
It's 1 year later, Chief! Have you had a chance to listen to more BTS and get a good feel for how diverse, rich, meaningful, fun, playful, and moving their music is? I'm a 58-year-old Indian Mom, musician & I've been ARMY for 10 years! My boys changed my whole world perspective on who I can be. I love & respect them for their beautiful, kind, humble spirits, their tremendously inspiring and deeply supportive anthology, their altruism, and advocacy. Each one has a powerful soul and vibrant voice and creative genius that blends as 1 to manifest pure MAGIC. Even if you find 3 songs you like, that's enough to feel their energy and let it tickle your sense of joy.
There is a reason why BTS is the biggest group in the world. They are even more incredible live. If you want to see how they perform on stage with all these dance moves I’m sending links to a couple of performances from their concerts. The first one is for Mic Drop in the Wembley Stadium, London in 2019. The other is for the song called Run BTS performed very recently, last week, in Busan, South Korea. Run BTS talks about their journey, their career in the last 10 years. The last rapper mentions the names of the 7 members thanking them for all their hard work and to be ready to continue this journey for a long time.
Mic Drop: ua-cam.com/video/gqxLGLSibXc/v-deo.html Run BTS: ua-cam.com/video/GqKIh16KW8M/v-deo.html To add, BTS stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan, Korean for Bulletproof Boyscouts. They are usually called Bangtan, meaning bulletproof, so when you see that word in the song, they are referring to themselves.
I’m 30 and a fan of BTS since 2020. My mom is 60 and my aunt is 62 and they’re both huge BTS fans too. Being an ARMY doesn’t mean you have to be a 15 year old girl, BTS is for everyone, no matter age, gender, sexuality, nationality or religion.
44 year old mom here I started listening to BTS about two years ago and I am a HUGE fan; so humble, talented, and amazing performers. Oh and they donate a lot to humanitarian efforts.
RM!!! He is the man.. when I first came across this group he stood out to me the most. And this one and in the song 'Not Today' he just shines! If you want to check him out rapping hardcore you have to listen to 'Joke' that's the song that BLEW ME AWAY and made me a fan for life! So glad you gave them a chance!
@@daniellebarker334 Exactly!! He raps as fast as or faster than Eminem! And he sounds so cool rapping in Korean! I had to keep stopping the video to read the English tho!
As a 65 year old ARMY I will say taking Korean Popular music and boxing it as another race doing hip hop is an unknowing simplification. K Pop involves many genres with the addition of quite a few visual elements. BTS work for instance can involve ballads, pop, EDM, neo-soul, Latin music, rock, Korean folk sounds and instrumentation, and more. This is in addition to hip hop and straight rap. As much as Western sounds strongly influence how Koreans choose to create their music, denying its authenticity by subsuming it into just being an extension of a Western genre probably speaks more to your background than that of the music you are adjudging. Total props to you for engaging K Pop. I hope your journey provides insights and rewards. Just recognize you come to the table with your lifetime of insights which may have been honed on Western music. If you do, you may be more open to new ways of understanding an unfamiliar culture.
Well said. Thanks for breaking it down for newcomers. 47 yr old who's listened all genres including rap, rock and edm and of course pop music. Love how they've managed to fuse it all beautifully as only BTS can do. #bangtanforever 💜💜
Your reaction genuinely cracked me up. Its so fun to watch that "Ah-ha" moment people get when they see how wrong their pre-conceived notions were about this group. These guys are all around great and the fans are all ages, races and backgrounds. I am 51 year old wife, mother of 2, pharmacist living in Tennessee lol...see, this group can really reach all kinds of people everywhere. I was introduced to them by my daughter who was 11 or 12 at the time (14 now) and I have been a die-hard ARMY (the name of their fandom, btw) ever since. The guy you wanted to know the name of that came out of the back of that truck was RM, he's the official leader of the group (which has nothing to do with their role in the music but more to do with his role in speaking on behalf of the group to the company and vice versa, keeping things going as they should, he is fluent in English so tends to do a lot of the English interviews and things like that). They all participate equally and are equally talented in terms of the music. There are 3 rappers: (RM, the one you asked about, Suga, the 2nd guy that rapped in this song, and J-hope the rapper that started out the song. And there are 4 vocalists: JK, V, Jimin, and Jin. The vocalists came in mostly on the chorus sections in this particular song. This group is one that has no genre they really do it all: rap, hip/hop, soul, ballads, pop, funk, you name it really and they likely have something in that lane. They are all excellent dancers and do so in many styles of dance as well. Most of their music has EXTREMELY hard choreographed dances that go with them which gives another layer of entertainment watching their content. All three of the rappers have solo albums that you could check out if you're more into rap but their group songs have a perfect blend of rap and vocals in most all of their songs and I think you will really enjoy diving deeper into their music. I enjoyed your reaction and look forward to seeing you react to more of their music. If you do, I'll be here for it. Thanks for giving them a chance despite your initial hesitation.
Great explanation.😊 Though I would have to say, RM being a leader, does have something to do with the music as well. I believe he (with the members' input of course) has a big role in setting the concept and theme of their albums and the direction of their music. Incorporating themes taken from Yung's (and Murray's) Map of the Soul and Hermann Hesse's Damien, I believe, was RM's idea as he was the one who read the books and you can see from press conferences how he explains his journey/process from reading the books to germinating them into album concepts. This role most likely wasn't imposed on him but I think he probably took it on naturally.
They are the real thing. I'm a 68 yr old woman in a tiny village in southern Mexico...in love with BTS...hahahahahaha! I had simuilar prejudices before I saw them, thinking...oh another pretty boy band lightweight for high school girls etc. Then I saw them..forget it! I am Army
I’m a 56 year old female army and I love BTS. The rapper is RM or Kim Namjoon and if you liked this song, you’ve just opened a Pandora’s box filled with only the good stuff. I personally like DOPE, Pied Piper, Danger, Blood sweat and tears, The truth untold, fake love, not today, ddaeng, and well you get the picture. I look forward to seeing your world change with every new song you hear. Enjoy!
BTS’ fandom named ARMY is all ages not just young girls. I’m 70 years old and I came across BTS fall of 2015. These guys are so talented, their dancing amazing, they write and produce some of their music and are known around the world. And to BTS’ created they are the kindness and humblest performers out there. They have brought me so much joy! Hope you get inspired to continue learning about them and their music. You won’t be sorry!
RM really does sound like that. Smooth deep voice that raps effortlessly in both english and korean. Even in Japanese sometimes as he can speak that well too. His english has a clear american accent because he learned to speak it through watching the friends tv show. I am glad you recognised that you have been misjudging them once you gave them a listen. They are really quite outstanding in all genres of music tho their roots were in rap and hiphop originally. They do sing the odd sterotypical boyband type songs but the vast majority of their tunes have many layers and meanings and are not just simple love type songs. I am sure you'll have been told by now Army their fans range in age from 0-99 yrs old. I myself am a 54yr old metalhead/punk gal and I've never seen a group as versatile as they are!
They are surprising, aren’t they? Up until a bit over a year ago I dismissed them as just some boy band, too. “I’m 50 years old. What do I need with a boy band?” I kept seeing their name come up, though, so I finally listened. It’s going to sound cheesy as hell but my life was truly changed. The first song was fun, the next one was “ooh, these dudes can dance”, then more songs: “damn, these lyrics, though” “dude, how many genres can one band even do?” “holy $hit, they are even better LIVE?” Once I got a little ways in I wanted to know more about them and their come up. That was when the rabbit hole sucked me in for good. Learning their back story and their personalities gave me 100x more respect for them than I already had, and I was already super impressed. Check some more out. I promise it’s worth it. Personal recommendations: ON (Kinetic Manifesto Film), Black Swan, DNA. Those 3 on top of the one you just watched will give you a little taste of their range, both their music and their dancing. These boys are kind of next level. Make sure you keep captions on. Or, better yet, watch it once without captions and then watch it again for the lyrics. Trust me, we’ll watch the whole thing.
I'm in the 50 club with you! 💜 I 2nd ALL of what you say PLUS they have a variety show that is so fun to watch! They are 7 normal dudes who get tired, get hungry, take each others things, prank each other & just make the best of whatever situation they face!!! They deserve the best because they are truly the BEST ever! As they say ....the best is yet to come!!! 💜
Well said!!!! I think he may also like SUGA'S "daechwita" his hair will be non stop bobbing and V's Singularity" he's gonna think Barry White is still alive
Same here, 55 year old married, mom with a career and I found these guys with my daughter in 2017 and I am so amazed with their character, integrity, talents, and hard work. The industry is a fascinating business model.
I love that you outlined your journey to date. I hope it helps other skeptics take a chance and get introduced to the phenomenon of BTS. Thank you for sharing.
trust me man.. when i went to their concert.. i've meet an old lady in the line up.. alone! i really respect that! means their music is not only for teenager but for everyone. well i'm almost 40 now, a mom with a son. n being army since 2016.. n still loyal till now
I love it when people actually DISCOVER BTS and see why they are WORLD WIDE SUPER STARS!!! They Dance, Sing, Rap, Entertain, and grab your attention with their message and substance. Welcome to the ARMY bro! I am 53yrs old and first saw them on the Award show performing and I was like...how many is it? I was confused I thought there was like 3-4 and the others were background dancers. WRONG! This is the difference in KPOP because they actually have TONS of MEMBERS and work HARD at synchronicity, singing and dancing. They have BOOTCAMPS in training from 2-10yrs before even debuting unlike America where we get a group of folks who can sing/dance together and call it a group. Its like Making the Band but on 10k. LOL
This is the song that made me an instant fan. And I never get tired of hearing it, or seeing people discover BTS through this song. Apart from being insanely good performers & musical artists, they are wonderful human beings.
47 year old BTS ARMY (the name of their fans) here! They have such a WIDE range to their music, it's unreal. There are over 300 songs in their catalog, plus solo songs from all the members... you're sure to find plenty that you like. The young gentleman that blew out the back of the van is Kim Namjoon, aka RM, he is the leader of BTS. He started as an underground rapper. His solo work is phenomenal! Joke, Do You, and God Rap are my personal favorites. The other members of the rap line are (1st in the video) Jung Hoseok aka J-Hope, and (2nd in the video) Min Yoongi, aka Suga, aka AgustD. Arson and Hangsang are two to check from J-Hope, and then Daechwita, Give It to Me and AgustD from Suga as AgustD. The others are Kim Seokjin aka Jin, Kim Taehyung aka V, Park Jimin, and Jeon Jungkook. They are the group's vocal line, though Jungkook did rap on a few of their early songs. These young gentlemen have an incredible message in their music, and have changed the lives of millions around the world, mine included. They pulled me out of a very dark and bitter place... and I haven't looked back. Their most recent performance in the city of Busan, which was free to attend and stream, filled a stadium, and crashed the servers of 3 different streaming platforms because 50 MILLION people logged in from across the globe. They, along with their fans, are a force of nature. Just as an example, a few years ago the group quietly donated a million dollars to Black Lives Matter... they didn't want it broadcast in order to keep the focus on the movement. Someone leaked it though, and within 24 hours ARMY from around the world matched their donation. It's just one of multiple causes that the group believes in and contributes to. We won't even start on the charity and community work that ARMY do in the name of BTS...scholarships, animal rescue, environmental projects, the list is endless. Leave your ideas about BTS behind, because they will prove all of them wrong at every turn. Welcome to the Bangtan Sonyeondan (what BTS stands for, Bulletproof Boyscouts) rabbit hole, sir. You'll meet some really great folks.
There are more people over the age of 30 than under 30 that love BTS, and I'm one of the adult Armys. The guy name with the Swag you like is RM. If you like this song then you would love Cypher, Daechwita, Baepsae, Run BTS, and so on. Check out their discography because it's insane! I guarantee you will fall in love with it.
That's RM, the leader👏-I'm ARMY for 8 years. I've watched them grow into beautiful men. They've never disappointed me with their dancing, singing-I just think they're really good people with MAJOR talents. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I'm 21 now but I've been an ARMY since I was 14 years old. I love them with all my heart and they really helped me with my mental issues and got me through a lot of hard times. They built themselves up from the bottom and it's lovely to see more and more people recognizing their artistry
I'm turning 49, teacher, an adult son, graduated in tourism and literature. I've been a huge bts fan since 2013. No regrets so far, just proud of them.
IAM currently 69 years old and found BTS in 2020 when I was in the deepest darkest hole of my life. They gave me hope and a feeling that it was not wrong to feel like I did. They gave me a reason to get back into life.
Thank you for being open to checking out BTS. I am a 49 yr old black woman who really gave them a chance last yr. I heard of them before I opened my mind to checking them out. I didn't want to listen for fear of the language barrier. But why I listen to other music that I don't know what they are saying but love music. Becoming ARMY has been an eye opener since they do so many different genres of music. The love they have for their fans is unmatched and so sincere. Enjoy this journey into BTS.
Bts fans ages has no limits I'm 31 and been a fan since 2013 when they debuted they aren't just for kids and teens cause these guys have fans who are in there 70s to 80s.
51 yr old Army! Heard them 6 years ago. I listen to different genres of music but I absolutely love them! As a group and individually, they are amazing!
Thanks for having an open mind and listening to them. Glad you liked Mic Drop. You would also like Run BTS - they just did a free concert in Busan, South Korea. The first two songs were Mic Drop and Run BTS. Check out the live footage from the concert. Amazing. By the way, KPop is more like an industry in South Korea. It takes kids in their teenage years and trains them to sing, dance, etc. and then forms them in to groups (the ones that make it). BTS began this way, but they were different from the start. 7 hugely talented, smart, kind, humble, dedicated young men that have taken over the music industry and stepped way outside KPop. They deserve all the good things they get.
😆 RM always gets that reaction in this song. He comes in HARD and you can't miss it. They do got plenty of little girls chasing em, but also some 40, 50, 60+ year olds (guys and gals!) as huge fans as well. They're only a "boy band" in the sense that they're boys in a band together. If you want to see em dance, you can check out the dance practice video to this song. Its got lots of dance breaks. Plenty of other good suggestions already! Looking forward to seeing more. This was a cute reaction.
Gotta admit, watching first time reactors response to RM is one of my favorite things to see. Followed by ARMY in the comments talking about how he got stuck ;)
I’m 76. I was in a deep depressing funk, feeling no joy, and nothing to look forward to. I discovered K-Dramas and BTS 3 years ago. These seven kids (young men) have worked unending days, months, and years, to bring the world their special, unique chemistry and music. They are a powerhouse, and I could go on forever about why they are so appealing. There will never be another group like them, and I still wish every day that I had been born in the 90’s, so I could follow them for many more years! 💜
Our daughter introduced us to BTS back in 2017 and we have been a family OBSESSED ever since. They are very talented and VERY funny. You're about to go on an adventure that will consume you LOL. Welcome to the ARMY.
Im 52, from the Philippines. My daugther drag me into bts. I was surprised that they do different kinds of genre. Im a music lover or must say a jazz lover. But BTS surprised me in many ways. Since its your first time hearing them i suggest that you watch and react to BTS room live FESTA 2021. They sung live and medley of their songs. This group was well trained before they debuted in 2013. They sing and danced so well thats why they became huge all over the world.
Like a lot of Army’s, I watch plenty of BTS reactions as I enjoy seeing people discover BTS. My fave thing is when BTS shatters whatever preconceived notion the Reactor has. The great thing about you is you owned the fact that you had misconceptions and didn’t hesitate to admit those were wrong. Misconceptions happen to most reactors but few move on as quickly as you did. Thank you for that & being open to BTS. A perfect introduction for newcomers to BTS is their BTS Room Live Festa 2021. It’s a medley of 7 song snippets with songs taken from their 2013-2020 discography. You get to see how they tackle (&nail) multiple genres. As others have said, BTS are next level when it comes to live performances. This one doesn’t have choreography and will allow you to focus on their rap & vocal abilities. Tip: it’s best to chose the BTS Room Live 2021 Festa from the Bangtan Subs channel as it has subtitles for the talking the band does in between songs as opposed to the video on the official BTS channel which only has subtitles for the lyrics. Otherwise, we’ll probably hear you say ‘Man, I wish I knew what they are saying!’
I'm 43 years old and grew up on artists like 2pac, Nas, and Biggie. It's been a while since I have enjoyed a group so much! If that's what you like I highly recommend the cyphers 1-4 and the live cypher medley. That's just the tip of the iceberg, they also have other songs such as outro tear, (which is godly!) ugh, and ddaeng. They're 7 men 3 rap line and 4 vocalists and they mix hip hop into a lot of their songs, but by far what made me appreciate them was Hip Hop Lover where you get an understanding of the artists that influenced them. The rapline each have solo mix tapes as well, if you enjoyed Wutang clan and ODB I recommend Jhopes song What if where he actually pays homage and uses a sample from then with remaining members of Wutang helping to write and produce. Edit the one with the swag is RM and I highly recommend you check out his song Monster!
57 year old white American grandmama lol. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THEM ALL! When I discovered them almost a year ago I was so sad and depressed and they brought me out of it. They have something that other K-Pop groups don't have. Army for life. Somebody probably already told you but RM was who came out and yes, was rapping in perfect English. He taught himself by watching the Friends TV show dvd's. Yep, he's a really smart man. Just love them all. If you've not seen Run BTS....you need to.
RM: (originally Rap Monster but he matured). (Swag out of the van.) Came from underground rap. Solo work: “Joke”, “Forever Rain” Suga: (derived from Shooting Guard). Aka AGUST D. Came from underground rap. Originally recruited as a producer. Solo work “AgustD”, “Daechwita” J-Hope: Came from street dancing. Became rapper after being recruited. Solo work: “Airplane Pt 1”, “More” Vocalists include: Jin (trained to be an actor). Solo “Epiphany” Jimin (trained in contemporary dance) Solo: “Filter” V. (Being recruited was a fluke) Solo: “Singularity” Jungkook (all round talent) Solo: “My Time”
You look about as shocked as I was when I first started taking notice of them, I'm more into heavy metal and hard rock but these guys are fantastic! They are the whole package, sing, dance, rap. They also write a lot the their songs, produce and direct as well. Run BTS *stage performance was AMAZING* is my most favourite but a close second is about 30 other songs of theirs. I honestly can't say what song got me hooked or when I started to listen to them but I'm enjoying the ride!
I’m primarily a Rock and Metal fan, but I love old school hip hop and pop because I’m Gen X and we listen to everything. I didn’t expect to love “pop music” so much, but I listen to them everyday. I love J-Hope’s solo albums and I saw BTS in Las Vegas for day two of their PTD tour and it is one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. I go to a lot of concerts too.
I'm telling you if people would just take away their preconceived notions about kpop and boy bands in general BTS would be even bigger than they already are. I know of fans well into their 70's because the messages in their music apply to people of all ages and backgrounds. BTS has over 300 songs covering a wide range of subject matter and genres so I will hope you will check out more of their music. BTS has to enlist in the military soon because military service is mandatory for 18-21 months in South Korea for all able bodied men, so right now they are all focusing on their solo work before they have to enlist, Jin who is 29 is the oldest and will start the process of enlisting after his solo called The Astronaut comes out on October 28th and he will perform it for the first time at Coldplay's concert in Argentina, the other members will probably enlist throughout 2023. But they have promised us they will be back in 2025 after their service.
I’m a 36 Mexican American female who got into BTS since March of this year. I’ve heard some of their music on and off but didn’t really get into them until I read an article about how their music changed this one person’s life so I had to check them out. Mic Drop remix is what got me hooked on their music and watching UA-cam videos of their shows In The Soop got me laughing and learning who they are. My bias is Suga the other amazing songwriter and rapper in the group. I got 10 years of their music that I’m trying to catch up on and so far it’s been a fun ride.
when i TELL YOU how much joy this reaction gave me.... okay, so maybe it WAS my teenaged daughters that got me into BTS - but it was the best thing to ever happen to me. I'm a 37 year old hiphop loving grown ass woman and BTS, especially their rap bangers, are always #1 on my list. You should know the guy you were blown away by, RM (kim namjoon) is the leader of the group and has written over 200 songs, including a majority of their own. Please if you havent already, listen to (Or better, yet, react to) their song Cypher pt 3 killer. You'll be a fan for life, my friend.
I can't wait to see more of your BTS reactions... I am 49 years old and I love these guys. They have so much talent! I have been lucky to have been to 2 live concerts and they are the most solid performers that I have ever seen. Enjoy the BTS rabbit hole.
I'm 46 years old, married with a son just their age. I don't have any idea about K-Pop before or anything that has to do about Korea but everything change when I got to know them. I just saw one video about them during the covid 19 pandemic, curious and got hooked since then. Believe me when I say they are amazing. All seven of them with different backgrounds and personalities, living in the same roof for seven years, turned out to be the best K-Pop group I have observed so far plus with their strong friendship, teamwork nd individual talents. It's like you are reading seven different amazing books bound into one.
60 yr old Texan here! ARMY (fandom name) since 2013! It takes more than pretty faces to build a fandom like ours. We don't know how many, but estimates are around 50-60 million. If BTS were just pretty faces we would be long gone, and you wouldn't be reacting to them.
I mean, 40 million of us up at god knows what hour around the world (it was at 2 am my time) for Busan...all staring at a black screen...that's dedication LOL
RM; Leader, lead rapper (main songwriter, lead productor) Jin: Visiual, vocalist Suga: Main rapper (lead songwriter, main productor) J-Hope: Main dancer, rapper, sub-vocalist (choreographer) V: Vocalist, lead dancer (unofficial visual) Jungkook: Main singer, lead dancer, center, maknaé (sub-rapper) You have entered a world of amazing talent, kindness, and positivity!! I am so happy that you discovered them!💜
56 year old BTS Fan "ARMY" here. I'm very impressed that you acknowledged your pre-concieved notions and appologized. That just made me respect you and want to subscribe to your channel. BTS debuted in 2013 in South Korea as a Hip Hop Idol Group. KPop is not necesarily a genre, but is meant as a category to describe Korean Popular Music under the IDOL system. It includes many genres such as pop, hip hop/rap, R&B, Neo Soul/jazz/funk, ballad, rock, etc. Also, it includes the music videos, fashion, etc. So Integrated content would be a good description. BTS do not hold themselves to any genre boundaries, and they are not afraid to use their platform to talk about issues such as mental health, social issues, self love and development, etc. They are known for crossing and fusing genre's and they are the most famous and successful group in the world right now, and have been for some years now. *RM is the guy you asked about, he is the Group Leader, Main Rapper, and one of the main songwriters.* BTS has 3 Rappers (RM, SUGA, J-Hope) and 4 Vocalists (Jungkook, Jimin, Jin, and V). I would like to link you some live performances from their most recent concert in Busan, South Korea (10/15/2022). The ones I will provide have accurate English subtitles added to them. I know you will like these if you liked Mic Drop. I look forward to more of your reactions to BTS. Your neice was smart showing you Mic Drop, I would like to thank her for introducing you to BTS. Please, give her a hug for me, from one BTS ARMY to another, and tell her I Purple You. 💜 If she is a BTS ARMY, she will know what that means. *Songs are in order of performance from the BTS Yet To Come in BUSAN, South Korea, Concert (and I added the year the song debuted)* I didn't include too many, because they performed 19 songs, with 8 full choreography's, and they performed as a solo act, no opener. Let me know if you want more and I can find videos with accurate subtitles. ENJOY! Cause the performance is FIRE 🔥😉 Mic Drop (2017) (plus concert Intro) - ua-cam.com/video/nwQpsuiBP7s/v-deo.html RUN BTS (2022) - ua-cam.com/video/GqKIh16KW8M/v-deo.html UGH! (Rap Line song 2020)- ua-cam.com/video/S0bMh_rJlIo/v-deo.html Cypher Pt.3 Killer (Rap Line song 2014) (last time performing live) - ua-cam.com/video/veAH2JznNNw/v-deo.html Butterfly: Prologue mix (vocal line 2016 ) - ua-cam.com/video/-4fPf2uo0rg/v-deo.html Zero O'Clock (vocal line - 2020) - ua-cam.com/video/FO-8XcvypE8/v-deo.html Ma City (2015) - ua-cam.com/video/bILTNj2lPUA/v-deo.html
If you like rap BTS has 3 rappers, Check out there Cypher 3 and 4 also they just did a Concert in Busan where you can see UGH and CYPHER 3 live its al avalable on youtube
The one you keep stopping to listen over and over is my bias, RM. He's actually one of the most underappreciated so I'm ecstatic you noticed him like that. I loved this reaction video, and I love watching first timers be blown away. Welcome to what we call the BTS Rabbit Hole, is an amazing journey and welcome future 💜🅐🅡🅜🅨⁷⟬⟭💜
BTS is so good, so energetic and uplifting that it has helped many people fight depression and sadness. I will always be Army. Nobody compares with them; they are the best
My mother is 71, and I will be 53 on my next birthday, and we are big fans. They do a lot of styles. Hip hop, straight rap, EDM. The vocalists can do all varieties of pop. The one called V has solos that are very soul/r&b. Basically they are good at everything, no joke. You’ll be surprised as you go along by how versatile they are.
45yo ARMY here. They are not just uber talented, well rounded Artists but also the most humble, kind and compassionate human beings who have helped millions like me rediscover self love and worth even though they themselves have faced racism and xenophobia since their debut. There's a reason ARMYs are so loyal and protective of them 💜💜💜💜
I’m 32 and I got really into BTS last year. I flew across the country to see them in Las Vegas in April. It was incredible. RM, the rapper that came out of the van, I’m pretty much in love with him. But I’m a little in love with all of them if I’m honest.
I am 33 and Feel the same way as you about them. Sadly I did not get to see them in person and am really envious of you. I have been an ARMY for only 3 years but I am so happy that I am!
wheeee! the best rabbit hole I've ever gone down! I absolutely adore them as guys, and their incendiary talent, and their music. found them when I had covid and they pulled me out of the doldrums. LOVE THEM! WELCOME!!
Yep BTS can dance, rap, meaningful lyrics and cover a whole lotta genres 🎶 Seven members, 3 Rapline and 4 Vocal line. If you want to check out more from the Rapline, I recommend the following: Cypher’s 1-4 (Lyrics video) and live cypher medley. Ugh Daeng Outro Their live performances are fire with choreo as well. They also have solo work which will blow your mind. The one you were asking about is RM ~ the leader of the group. Also check out their group work ~ Fire, Black Swan, ON Kinetic Manifesto Coma Prima. They have a discography of over 300 songs. Trust me, they’re not just a bubblegum pop group. Lyrics and talent are real. Look forward to more BTS reactions 🎤
I got to know B2K because of you hahaha! I'm a 48-year-old fan from the Philippines. These boys really broke barriers because of their music. I love them not only because of their talent and artistry, but also because of their personality and character. They are so humble and relatable. They are just like my Korean students. They will make you laugh and touch your heart in their Run BTS series.
Hey there! I am 64!! proud to say I am BTS ARMY!! From Los Angeles CA-Grandma, loving everything BTS stands for. Don't be fooled by 7 Korean guys who wear stage makeup and different hair colors singing and dancing in a KPop band, nah, there is a real reason why their fandom is way over 50 million followers around the world and growing, all ages, no discrimination and the universal language is through their music. They all worked hard, been through many hardships. 💜💜Many thought they were just another KPop boy band, nope, as you see, this is not some young girls chasing them around, nope, ARMY are respectful, caring and proud to support such amazing 7 men who have left a huge impact on the world. I have so much excitement when someone new finds out about BTS..try explaining this from my take, at 64, it's not like I am a teenager boppin to pop music, the music is so versatile, and they each have their own style, It's been a very emotional roller coaster since early this year when we found out of the guys enlisting soon, and now the tears have been happening daily, but joyful knowing they will be fine and so will we. Each member is doing their solo and being on their own away from the group, expanding their wings. Keep up the good reviews, never feel different, you will see a peace inside your heart once you follow the message behind each song, MV.💜The song "Save Me" was one of my first songs that sent me a message..so many, each song is special.
52yr old Army! BTS connected me and my sister. After all these years we are genuinely friends, I'm so grateful. Enjoy your journey, it only gets better💜💜💜
I'm not a little girl chasing the artist. I'm a person 38yo,married & have 2kids. I like BTS bc of their lyrics so deep & meaningful to our life. Their song more to self story, Mental health, encourage us to dont give up..They also have love song but mostly for us (ARMY). They're 3 Rapper & 4 vocalist. In early debut, they mostly hip hop grp but as time flies, they have many genre such a classical music, jazz, R&B, pop rock, Rock, Ballad, EDM, Latin, disco pop & many more... 3 Rapper Kim Namjoon (RM) : Leader, Main Rapper, producer, songwriter, composer Min Yoongi (Suga) : Lead Rapper, producer, songwriter, composer Jung Hoseok (J-Hope) : Rapper, Sub-vocalist, Dance Leader, producer, songwriter, composer 4 vocalist Kim Seokjin (Jin) : Vocalist, visual, composer, songwriter, producer Jeon Jungkook (Jungkook) : Main Vocalist, Sub-Rapper, Lead Dancer, Face of the Group/Center, Maknae, composer, songwriter, producer, Director Kim Taehyung (V) : vocalist, composer, songwriter, producer Park Jimin (Jimin) : Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer, songwriter, composer, producer *Main is the highest position while Lead is the 2nd position in term of kpop. If you love hip hop song, you will love to hear this song. Live version is better. Chyper Ddaeng Rise of Bangtan/Attack on bangtan No More Dream Boy In Love Boy with fun War of Hormone There also solo project from Rapper Daechwita Joke Arson
Not that there's anything wrong with young girls liking BTS, but their age range is from 24-29, so most fans would range from mid-twenties to 60s+, even for Army fans. I know plenty of older adults that love BTS, and me myself; I am 20 and have been a fan for almost 5 years, so becoming a long-term fan usually surprises people. As many others have already stated, they are a unique, humble, and highly talented group of people. Love to stick around for your journey as a new subscriber! Borahae!💜
I love it when someone watches their 1st BTS video. It's like a fly trap, your gonna love them and not be able to leave LOL! Get yourself prepared, they will surprise you every...single...time!
Army (BTS fandom) has all ages and they are world wide. I found them in fall of 2015 on UA-cam. I’m 71 years old & these guys are so talented in singing, dancing,writing fabulous lyrics that I instantly fell in love with these young men’s talent. Check out their song, Dope, I love the way they dance to it. Also, they had a rough time when they started, their company was small & they almost went bankrupt. These guys were discriminated against. & looked down upon, but kept working hard & finally were successful. Great underdog true story. I’ve never been so impressed.
Hahaha glad you enjoyed the song and for keeping an open mind! I'd suggest listening to the following songs by their rapline: Cyphers pt 1-4, Ugh, Outro:Tear. Also watching their live performances because that gives the songs a WHOLE new energy, that's one thing about BTS they gonna BRING THE ENERGY
I’m 79 my granddaughter introduced me to BTS and became a fan then my two daughters are now army’s . BTS boys makes me happy whenever I hear their music as it gives a meaningful message to everyone. The genre of BTS music is of any age so beautiful.
“I hated on you for a long time and I apologize” Thanks to your open mind, your ears will be treated with wonderful music. Most recently they did a free concert at Busan, should check out the first 2 songs of that concert. Songs to check out: ON Cypher 1-4 Ddaeng (youtubers DKDK explain the meaning to the lines and it’s a must watch) Agust D - Daechwita (Suga of BTS)
I met BTS with the song NOT MORE DREAM when I was 15 years old, it was pure chance and I am eternally grateful for it, even when I started watching series and listening to Kpop since I was 9 years old, ARMY is the second fandom I have joined and the only one I currently follow. BTS accompanied me during the most difficult stage of my adolescence for four years their music was one of the things that meant standing, now things are better but my admiration and affection for the 7 has not changed, they are talented, gentle and very grateful, HUMBLE, and it's great to see how they have changed lives, my mother is 53 years old and she loves BTS, she dances to their songs, she sings them when she doesn't even understand what they say, and she gets upset when something bad happens to them, she is a full fledged Army, to love music and scream for your favorite band there is no age, BTS has more than proved it💜.
Love that you allowed yourself to watch without prejudice :) these guys are the real deal. I’d recommend Dope, Fire, Ugh, On kinetic manifesto, Run BTS (different from Run by BTS), and House of Cards (Jazz/R&B)
I'm a 62 year old BTS ARMY. RM calls us #dopeoldpeople Fun fact: RM mentioned Mic Drop was inspired by (then) President Obama dropping his mic at the end of his speech at a White House Correspondents Dinner.
Rap, hip hop, pop, even rock, and more. They sing, rap, dance, write their own stuff...and if you want to see more dancing go and watch the ON (kinetic manifesto) video, and then keep going and going. The guy in the ambulance is Kim Namjoon, used to call himself Rap Monster because he started out in rap before BTS. But now he goes by Namjoon or RM but he has said it now means 'Real Me'. There are dance prodigies in this group, rappers, singers, and they're extremely solid and humble guys on top of all of the immense talent. If you're a fan of music, looking into what they have to offer won't disappoint. You're at the entrance to the rabbit hole of BTS music, there is so much yet to see.
We are not there fan just because of their looks and dance moves we love them because they taught us and remind us to love ourself... When we face or facing or will face any hardships in life we know that we have 7 person on other corner of world who knows my prblm i know when i need ,,they will be their with there comforting lyrics of MAGIC SHOP ☺️🤗🤗 and MIKROKOSMUS 🌌✨ and many other plenty of these heartwarming songs with relatable lyrics...🤗🤗😇😇 As our idol says " when you think in this world no one can understand your pain then remember there is one of us 7 who knows how you are feeling so don't feel lonely you have us" some time we don't need love songs we don't need song about our body or on money sometimes we need some relatable lyrics that we can relate to or lean to💜💜💜💜💜🤗🤗😇😇
Lol. Chief…..you have no idea what you stumbled upon. I’m a 47 year old male , husband, and father of two. My 12 year old daughter got me into BTS about 1 year ago. These dudes are for real. Each one of them can thrive alone but they chose not to. They understand that together, they can achieve more. They bring in to South Korea $3.6 billion dollars annually. They are the biggest and best group in our era. Yet, they are the most humble, down to earth group. They always give back to their fans. 💯 💜💜💜
They are ahead of their time!!!🙌🏻💜
Not mention that when BTS first started.....their rap line was made fun of by fellow hip hop and underground Korean artists. RM and Suga are geniuses and producers behind the group.
TEACH THE LESSON, SIR! 👏👏👏
Tengo 47 también y me declaro baby army. Borahae💜
@@xollyxolly3234 be free🥸🙄
I'm a 47 year old white male and love these guys. No other music is like theirs, so much better than American artists
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I'm a 53 year old African American grandmother. BTS helped me get out of covid fatigue (seemed like it would NEVER end) this past January. I had to find out who the group in the Samsung commercial was and I've been hooked ever since. They are so real and down to earth and that's one of the reasons I love them. I don't go a day without listening to them! 💜💜💜
Omggggg....that commercial got me too 🤣
🎶 Siiide step, right left to my beat 💜 🎶
They darn near healed me better than any pill. Love these young lads!
BTS INDIAN ARMY HERE🥰🥰🥰
That how I fell too. The happiest accident ever! 💜
@@juliettedemaso7588 I call them my seven antidepressants 😊
I’m a 68 year old Hispanic female and I am totally awed by these boys/men. Get ready to be blown away by their dancing, singing and live performances!!!
i am 73 year old grandma that loves BTS and have watch them grow up into fine young gentlemen. I will continue to love and support them no matter what
Well said! I am a 71 year old with 5 grandsons, and my family doesn't understand my love for BTS, they sort of laugh at me because they just don't get it. But reading everyone's comments here touches my heart and makes me feel I am not alone in my respect for these 7 young men and their music. They are so fine, I would be proud to call them my grandsons too!
@@AnnM833 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I"m 60yr old women that has watch them from the being too, Love these young men, talented and good role models too, oh they keep their pants up too (lol haha) good young men for sure 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I am a 56 year old male ARMY. BTS is for EVERYONE! Their talent transcends race and musical genres. It was such an incredible feeling when I fell down the BTS rabbit hole. I will never regret it! 💜💜
Thankyou for being a supporter for BTS. Stay with them always.
I'm 69 this week and BTS is playing all day. Just love them. The man coming out of the van is RM ( Rap Munster.) The leader of the group. 3 rapper 4 singers and all of them can sing, hit high notes and dance while they are doing it.
I'm 67 female here in South Africa western cape I love them stay blessed BTS love you 💕🙏🙌😘
I'm a 76 year old grandma and totally in love with these guys. Their fandom includes all ages. They helped me out of a major depression and they have done the same for untold numbers of others. They do about every genre of music so everybody can find something to like if they just give them a chance. Their songs have deep meanings and they tackle subjects like mental illness that other folks won't touch. They are one of a kind. Never has been anyone like them and never will be again. Other folks on here have named some songs to check out so I won't repeat them. Do agree you should check out their performance of Run BTS at Busan concert. Also one of my favorites is Baepsae which deals with young people expected to keep up with impossible expectations. I must warn you once you fall down the BTS rabbit hole there will be no escape.
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Same, Connie! They help through the worst kinds of physical and emotional pain in life, never underestimate the healing power of music, and love! Be well, hun!
YESSSS i love when older people have an open enough mind to accept new/different things 😋
I'm a 58 year old Mom.... And I love BTS #ARMY #58YRMOM . They have gotten me through some tough times and they never fail to put a smile on my face. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Well said Connie. Thank you for representing Army so well. BTS songs address so many issues we face today. I agree 100 percent that Bapsae is an incredible song, so powerful and unashamedly unapologetic. Mic Drop, Dynamite, and Butter got my attention. Bapsae, Stigma, Spring Day, and Epiphany made me a lifetime fan and member of Army. I cannot watch Spring Day without feeling profound loss and longing. Bapsae and Stigma are two sides of the same coin: the shame one feels when they have failed or hurt others. Bapsae talks about the silver spoons who have made it impossible for the younger generations to achieve their dreams, and Stigma talks about the secrets we keep and how those secrets can destroy the ones we love. Ephiphany brings you hope and teaches you the lesson that you cannot let yourself be miserable for the love of another. The lyrics specifically say "I'm the one I should love in this world" and that, in my opinion, is one of the best messages for self love that I have ever heard. Mr. Boshido Brown, I hope you give BTS a chance. This group of young men - 7 beautiful Koreans - who had the courage to be vulnerable and teach us how to forgive and love ourselves, they have been a shinning beacon of light in a depressing, unpredictable world. Yes, their songs take down haters without remorse using skilled lyricism and crafty phrases, but their songs are also about forgiveness, respect, and love, especially for Armys.
I'm no little girl chasing BTS. I'm a 50-year-old who has been ARMY (BTS Fandom Name) Since 2017. Mic drop was the first song to introduce me to BTS, That moment on they have become my forever ARTIST! Majority of BTS ARMY are over 25 all the way up to 80 years old that I have seen, younger than 25 are the minority. If you dive more into BTS I hope you will begin to understand why BTS are loved. They are 7 amazing, talented, genuine and humble guys who are unbelievably more amazing in their live performances. Yes, they sing, rap and dance and better yet all at the same time. They are involved in producing and writing in the majority of their songs. They have over 300+ songs in their discography not including dance practices, if you love the dancing and many live performances and online concerts. Their genres include: Hip hop, R&B, Ballads, Soft Rock, EDM, Latin, Pop, Funk, Trap, Country, Dubstep and more. Will subscribe in hopes of you checking out more BTS. Enjoyed your reaction had me chuckling at times 😆Thank you for checking out the boys. 💜
That’s me as well. I’m 52 yrs old, been a fan for about 5years now and always will be. Mic Drop was the hook for me as well. BTS ARMY FOREVER. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
& I'm 45 years old ... Love BTS
I’m 42 💜
same ill be 40 this Wednesday! been army since 2018!
I’m 30 but I’m gonna show this comments to my mom and aunt because they’re always saying they’re too old to love BTS this much (they’re both OBSESSED with them). I keep telling them age doesn’t matter when you’re ARMY 💜 My mom who is 60 was the one who actually introduced me to BTS 😅
This comment section it's so wholesome! I'm just so, so glad older people also enjoy BTS music ! The majority of the fandom are between their 20's and 50's and it's so awesome ! Old dope people, i want to be like y'all when I get older. I'm 21 years old, and I'm sure I'll keep loving and listening to BTS, I'll keep being part of this awesome, big, and diverse family until the day I die. Army forever, spread love 💜
(Sorry for my english) greetings from Venezuela 🇻🇪
67 yr old female army here. I love how this comment section shows the diversity of the fandom!
9:50 that is RM, the esteemed leader of BTS, the Optimus Prime, the Mr President himself. IQ 148, he's the main songwriter and lyricist of BTS, hold the second highest credits in the KOMCA Korean Music Copyright Association. A modern day poet, gave excellent speeches in which one of his United Nation's speech were quoted, studied and even included in some country's academic curriculum. As BTS's first member, the company's chairman literally build the group BTS around RM. He is indeed a prodigy and wise beyond his years
🤣you spoke for me ha ha
His now no 1
@@bangbangcollantes6440 he is? Wow!
South Korea's Rapper Philosopher, yes... It's our Kim Namjoon 🥺💜🫂
optimus prime lmaooo
as a male fan,it's sometimes hard to make people realize that l don't listen to "girly" songs since l am a bts fan.Bts has songs of every genres and their hip hop songs are gold.Their lyrics are different from western artists and l have never heard them making meaningless music.Every song has a meaning and thats what attracts me the most.If a song is good,you will listen to it but if the meaning is good,it will touch your heart and make you more emotionally connected.Poeple really misunderstand them all the time.I can definitely say that they are the most controversial boyband of the time,they are the most loved but at the same time most hated group too.And it hurts when the hate only comes from prejudices that sometimes borders on racism.Good to see that you gave them a try.I don't want people to become bts fans overnight,but it would've been better if people respected them for their hard work and didn't judge their fans either
That is something I am tired of explaining to people around me or to the immature toxic people I come across on the internet
It felt so good to read your comment ngl. You are absolutely right that they are hated mostly because of the racism and prejudice of immature people. Their music and lyricism is top notch and once a person comes to understand this, looks and ethnicity doesn't even matter.
Well said❤
I'm a 35 yr old ARMY, been with bts since the very beginning and your comment section has me in tears seeing all the stories of ppl's lives bts has touched, especially the older generations.
Our boys are special and for everything they've given us we give them back the same love, we are family regardless of the drama, haters and solo stans. All 7 of them deserve love equally.
Same here: so touched right now about all the comments here 💜💜💜
aww thank you for being there for them for so long!!!
Gracias por expresar lo que siento y agradezco a BTS. Me ayudó a superar la muerte de mi papá
Thank you all male armys, specially over 40. Sometimes I feel a bit ridiculous for loving this boys, I dont have kids so they are my babies. I am a 1 year old Army and 40 year old female. My dream is to attend a concert it must be amazing
Welcome to the World of BTS! I'm a 59-yo female and discovered BTS during Covid, and they really helped get me through the tough times of the shutdown. They're an amazing group of young men, whose talents complement each other! They're lightning in a bottle, for sure!
I'm also an older fan (52), introduced by my child, but I wanted to mention something you can't see in this video. BTS is, at their core, a live band. Absolutely at their best performing before a full on, enthusiastic audience. I have seen them live twice and they are AMAZING in-person. The energy generated between the 7 guys and a sixty-to-eighty thousand strong ARMY audience is something you just have to be there to believe it.
How awesome you've gotten to see them! I joked today that maybe if I start saving now (1/12/23) that I might be able to see them after they have all completed their military commitments sometime in 2025. I'm 57 and so in love with them all. But Jin especially. He just makes me smile. Take care!
@@butterflysnme724 try to get the best seats, these stadiums are huge.
A live concert is church. At the end, everybody on stage and in the lucky audience is sobbing. Getting tickets is like hunger games.
I just got to the Agust D show. Someday ill see all of them.
I'm 45 and my mom is 71 and we are huge Armys !! These boys are no joke and their fandom support and protect them like the treasure that they are ❤️❤️❤️
I'm 57, I discovered BTS by accident and curiosity got me to listen to more, Captions on, from there I was lost. They are fantastic musicians, they can sing, rap & dance, they often write their own lyrics and are often involved in the production. Their lyrics, often focus on personal and social commentary, touch on the themes of mental health, troubles of school-age youth and coming of age, loss, the journey towards loving oneself, and individualism. Their work also often references literature and psychological concepts and includes an alternative universe storyline.
"BTS," actually stands for the words, "Bangtan Sonyeondan," which translates to mean "Bulletproof Boy Scouts." 'Bangtan’ means to be resistant to bullets, so it means to block out stereotypes, criticisms, and expectations that aim on adolescents like bullets, to preserve the values and ideal of today’s adolescents,"
They started out as a HipHop group in 2013, (they have 3 rappers, 2 of which were from the Korean underground rap scene & 4 Vocalists) but actually cover so many genres of music in addition to HipHop, invluding Pop, EDM, Rap, RnB, Rock, Urban, Trap, Ballads... they say not everyone will like all BTS songs, but there is a BTS song for everyone.
For anyone willing to find out more I recommend taking a look at what they have to offer and suggest the following:
Butter (All English)
Dope
Fire
Danger
DNA
Idol
Blood Sweat and Tears
On Kinetic Manifesto prima
Black Swan
Fake Love
Not Today
Save Me
Truth Untold
Spring Day (which has spent 5 consecutive years in Goan's Digital Chart's)
Your Eyes Tell
The Cyphers if you like rap
Then solo works:
Jungkook - Euphoria, My Time
V - Singularity, Stigma (live version), Sweet Night (the first and only song in history to top 119 countries on the worldwide iTunes chart)
Suga's alter ego Agust D - Daewitcha, Agust D, The Last, Shadow
RM - Persona, Joke, Do You
J-Hope - Boy Meets Evil, More, Arson
Jin - Epiphany, Abyss
Jimin - Serendipity, Filter
Thank you for all these information
Thankyou for loving and supporting BTS. Stay with them always.
When someone hears RMs voice for the first time they get a look on their face I can tell we got a new recruit I lean over in wisper welcome to A.R.M.Y were the purple waves or bitchen!! 😁💜
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You forgot Jimin's Lie......a proven masterpiece.
Wow what a resume, thank you!
I'm 39. Mom of 3 son. Just got into BTS on 2019. I never be any other artist fan, they are the 1st one. And I love EVERY single song they sing. They are too good.
It's 1 year later, Chief! Have you had a chance to listen to more BTS and get a good feel for how diverse, rich, meaningful, fun, playful, and moving their music is? I'm a 58-year-old Indian Mom, musician & I've been ARMY for 10 years! My boys changed my whole world perspective on who I can be. I love & respect them for their beautiful, kind, humble spirits, their tremendously inspiring and deeply supportive anthology, their altruism, and advocacy. Each one has a powerful soul and vibrant voice and creative genius that blends as 1 to manifest pure MAGIC. Even if you find 3 songs you like, that's enough to feel their energy and let it tickle your sense of joy.
I'm 65 and don't go a day without listening to BTS.They are simply amazing artists,vocalists,rappers,musicians,dancers,lyricists and producers.
I am 75, same thing!😂
65 here from Philly… they are the best all around group I’ve ever seen💜
Same
There is a reason why BTS is the biggest group in the world. They are even more incredible live. If you want to see how they perform on stage with all these dance moves I’m sending links to a couple of performances from their concerts. The first one is for Mic Drop in the Wembley Stadium, London in 2019. The other is for the song called Run BTS performed very recently, last week, in Busan, South Korea. Run BTS talks about their journey, their career in the last 10 years. The last rapper mentions the names of the 7 members thanking them for all their hard work and to be ready to continue this journey for a long time.
Mic Drop: ua-cam.com/video/gqxLGLSibXc/v-deo.html
Run BTS: ua-cam.com/video/GqKIh16KW8M/v-deo.html
To add, BTS stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan, Korean for Bulletproof Boyscouts. They are usually called Bangtan, meaning bulletproof, so when you see that word in the song, they are referring to themselves.
Up voting this Recommendation!
Outro:Tear. at Wembley stadium live is amazing...it goes hard! Try this one!!
Ha! You beat me to it. I just liked the same videos above, along with the rap line's Ugh and Cypher #3 Killer
@@lachimo41 same!!!!!!
I’m 30 and a fan of BTS since 2020. My mom is 60 and my aunt is 62 and they’re both huge BTS fans too. Being an ARMY doesn’t mean you have to be a 15 year old girl, BTS is for everyone, no matter age, gender, sexuality, nationality or religion.
55 here!🤸♀️😁😁😁
63 here!
60 here. Army since 2018 💜💜
36 years old here
say that to haters, moms
let them know the facts about army's ages
44 year old mom here I started listening to BTS about two years ago and I am a HUGE fan; so humble, talented, and amazing performers. Oh and they donate a lot to humanitarian efforts.
31 yo English teacher from Argentina here 😂. I have students, younger colleagues, and older former teachers who are ARMYs. BTS reaches all audiences.
RM!!! He is the man.. when I first came across this group he stood out to me the most. And this one and in the song 'Not Today' he just shines! If you want to check him out rapping hardcore you have to listen to 'Joke' that's the song that BLEW ME AWAY and made me a fan for life! So glad you gave them a chance!
Agreed, check out 'joke' I'd love to see your reaction. If you can read fast enough lol
@@daniellebarker334 Exactly!! He raps as fast as or faster than Eminem! And he sounds so cool rapping in Korean! I had to keep stopping the video to read the English tho!
Yes.. That's my boi! He's my #1.. That voice, his flow, and his style are unbelievable..
This namjoon guy recent album #RightPlaceWrongPerson is too good
As a 65 year old ARMY I will say taking Korean Popular music and boxing it as another race doing hip hop is an unknowing simplification. K Pop involves many genres with the addition of quite a few visual elements. BTS work for instance can involve ballads, pop, EDM, neo-soul, Latin music, rock, Korean folk sounds and instrumentation, and more. This is in addition to hip hop and straight rap. As much as Western sounds strongly influence how Koreans choose to create their music, denying its authenticity by subsuming it into just being an extension of a Western genre probably speaks more to your background than that of the music you are adjudging.
Total props to you for engaging K Pop. I hope your journey provides insights and rewards. Just recognize you come to the table with your lifetime of insights which may have been honed on Western music. If you do, you may be more open to new ways of understanding an unfamiliar culture.
Well said. Thanks for breaking it down for newcomers. 47 yr old who's listened all genres including rap, rock and edm and of course pop music. Love how they've managed to fuse it all beautifully as only BTS can do. #bangtanforever 💜💜
Your reaction genuinely cracked me up. Its so fun to watch that "Ah-ha" moment people get when they see how wrong their pre-conceived notions were about this group. These guys are all around great and the fans are all ages, races and backgrounds. I am 51 year old wife, mother of 2, pharmacist living in Tennessee lol...see, this group can really reach all kinds of people everywhere. I was introduced to them by my daughter who was 11 or 12 at the time (14 now) and I have been a die-hard ARMY (the name of their fandom, btw) ever since. The guy you wanted to know the name of that came out of the back of that truck was RM, he's the official leader of the group (which has nothing to do with their role in the music but more to do with his role in speaking on behalf of the group to the company and vice versa, keeping things going as they should, he is fluent in English so tends to do a lot of the English interviews and things like that). They all participate equally and are equally talented in terms of the music. There are 3 rappers: (RM, the one you asked about, Suga, the 2nd guy that rapped in this song, and J-hope the rapper that started out the song. And there are 4 vocalists: JK, V, Jimin, and Jin. The vocalists came in mostly on the chorus sections in this particular song. This group is one that has no genre they really do it all: rap, hip/hop, soul, ballads, pop, funk, you name it really and they likely have something in that lane. They are all excellent dancers and do so in many styles of dance as well. Most of their music has EXTREMELY hard choreographed dances that go with them which gives another layer of entertainment watching their content. All three of the rappers have solo albums that you could check out if you're more into rap but their group songs have a perfect blend of rap and vocals in most all of their songs and I think you will really enjoy diving deeper into their music. I enjoyed your reaction and look forward to seeing you react to more of their music. If you do, I'll be here for it. Thanks for giving them a chance despite your initial hesitation.
Yaaaas! I love it!!
Great explanation.😊 Though I would have to say, RM being a leader, does have something to do with the music as well. I believe he (with the members' input of course) has a big role in setting the concept and theme of their albums and the direction of their music. Incorporating themes taken from Yung's (and Murray's) Map of the Soul and Hermann Hesse's Damien, I believe, was RM's idea as he was the one who read the books and you can see from press conferences how he explains his journey/process from reading the books to germinating them into album concepts. This role most likely wasn't imposed on him but I think he probably took it on naturally.
They are the real thing. I'm a 68 yr old woman in a tiny village in southern Mexico...in love with BTS...hahahahahaha! I had simuilar prejudices before I saw them, thinking...oh another pretty boy band lightweight for high school girls etc. Then I saw them..forget it! I am Army
I am a 39 year old woman in a village in the interior of Portugal. And I thought the same as you. They really know how to bewitch us, don't they? 😄🥰
I’m a 56 year old female army and I love BTS. The rapper is RM or Kim Namjoon and if you liked this song, you’ve just opened a Pandora’s box filled with only the good stuff. I personally like DOPE, Pied Piper, Danger, Blood sweat and tears, The truth untold, fake love, not today, ddaeng, and well you get the picture. I look forward to seeing your world change with every new song you hear. Enjoy!
BTS’ fandom named ARMY is all ages not just young girls. I’m 70 years old and I came across BTS fall of 2015. These guys are so talented, their dancing amazing, they write and produce some of their music and are known around the world. And to BTS’ created they are the kindness and humblest performers out there. They have brought me so much joy! Hope you get inspired to continue learning about them and their music. You won’t be sorry!
RM really does sound like that. Smooth deep voice that raps effortlessly in both english and korean. Even in Japanese sometimes as he can speak that well too. His english has a clear american accent because he learned to speak it through watching the friends tv show. I am glad you recognised that you have been misjudging them once you gave them a listen. They are really quite outstanding in all genres of music tho their roots were in rap and hiphop originally. They do sing the odd sterotypical boyband type songs but the vast majority of their tunes have many layers and meanings and are not just simple love type songs. I am sure you'll have been told by now Army their fans range in age from 0-99 yrs old. I myself am a 54yr old metalhead/punk gal and I've never seen a group as versatile as they are!
They are surprising, aren’t they? Up until a bit over a year ago I dismissed them as just some boy band, too. “I’m 50 years old. What do I need with a boy band?” I kept seeing their name come up, though, so I finally listened. It’s going to sound cheesy as hell but my life was truly changed. The first song was fun, the next one was “ooh, these dudes can dance”, then more songs: “damn, these lyrics, though” “dude, how many genres can one band even do?” “holy $hit, they are even better LIVE?” Once I got a little ways in I wanted to know more about them and their come up. That was when the rabbit hole sucked me in for good. Learning their back story and their personalities gave me 100x more respect for them than I already had, and I was already super impressed.
Check some more out. I promise it’s worth it. Personal recommendations: ON (Kinetic Manifesto Film), Black Swan, DNA. Those 3 on top of the one you just watched will give you a little taste of their range, both their music and their dancing. These boys are kind of next level. Make sure you keep captions on. Or, better yet, watch it once without captions and then watch it again for the lyrics. Trust me, we’ll watch the whole thing.
I'm in the 50 club with you! 💜 I 2nd ALL of what you say PLUS they have a variety show that is so fun to watch! They are 7 normal dudes who get tired, get hungry, take each others things, prank each other & just make the best of whatever situation they face!!! They deserve the best because they are truly the BEST ever! As they say ....the best is yet to come!!! 💜
Well said!!!! I think he may also like SUGA'S "daechwita" his hair will be non stop bobbing and V's Singularity" he's gonna think Barry White is still alive
Same here, 55 year old married, mom with a career and I found these guys with my daughter in 2017 and I am so amazed with their character, integrity, talents, and hard work. The industry is a fascinating business model.
I love that you outlined your journey to date. I hope it helps other skeptics take a chance and get introduced to the phenomenon of BTS. Thank you for sharing.
@@pennypokey Yep, all true. Thank you for sharing that information to other ARMYS who may not be aware of that yet.
trust me man.. when i went to their concert.. i've meet an old lady in the line up.. alone! i really respect that! means their music is not only for teenager but for everyone. well i'm almost 40 now, a mom with a son. n being army since 2016.. n still loyal till now
I love it when people actually DISCOVER BTS and see why they are WORLD WIDE SUPER STARS!!! They Dance, Sing, Rap, Entertain, and grab your attention with their message and substance. Welcome to the ARMY bro! I am 53yrs old and first saw them on the Award show performing and I was like...how many is it? I was confused I thought there was like 3-4 and the others were background dancers. WRONG! This is the difference in KPOP because they actually have TONS of MEMBERS and work HARD at synchronicity, singing and dancing. They have BOOTCAMPS in training from 2-10yrs before even debuting unlike America where we get a group of folks who can sing/dance together and call it a group. Its like Making the Band but on 10k. LOL
This is the song that made me an instant fan. And I never get tired of hearing it, or seeing people discover BTS through this song. Apart from being insanely good performers & musical artists, they are wonderful human beings.
47 year old BTS ARMY (the name of their fans) here! They have such a WIDE range to their music, it's unreal. There are over 300 songs in their catalog, plus solo songs from all the members... you're sure to find plenty that you like. The young gentleman that blew out the back of the van is Kim Namjoon, aka RM, he is the leader of BTS. He started as an underground rapper. His solo work is phenomenal! Joke, Do You, and God Rap are my personal favorites. The other members of the rap line are (1st in the video) Jung Hoseok aka J-Hope, and (2nd in the video) Min Yoongi, aka Suga, aka AgustD. Arson and Hangsang are two to check from J-Hope, and then Daechwita, Give It to Me and AgustD from Suga as AgustD.
The others are Kim Seokjin aka Jin, Kim Taehyung aka V, Park Jimin, and Jeon Jungkook. They are the group's vocal line, though Jungkook did rap on a few of their early songs.
These young gentlemen have an incredible message in their music, and have changed the lives of millions around the world, mine included. They pulled me out of a very dark and bitter place... and I haven't looked back.
Their most recent performance in the city of Busan, which was free to attend and stream, filled a stadium, and crashed the servers of 3 different streaming platforms because 50 MILLION people logged in from across the globe.
They, along with their fans, are a force of nature. Just as an example, a few years ago the group quietly donated a million dollars to Black Lives Matter... they didn't want it broadcast in order to keep the focus on the movement. Someone leaked it though, and within 24 hours ARMY from around the world matched their donation. It's just one of multiple causes that the group believes in and contributes to. We won't even start on the charity and community work that ARMY do in the name of BTS...scholarships, animal rescue, environmental projects, the list is endless.
Leave your ideas about BTS behind, because they will prove all of them wrong at every turn. Welcome to the Bangtan Sonyeondan (what BTS stands for, Bulletproof Boyscouts) rabbit hole, sir. You'll meet some really great folks.
There are more people over the age of 30 than under 30 that love BTS, and I'm one of the adult Armys. The guy name with the Swag you like is RM. If you like this song then you would love Cypher, Daechwita, Baepsae, Run BTS, and so on. Check out their discography because it's insane! I guarantee you will fall in love with it.
Yup, 39!!
Im 21... an adult but far from 30 lol
About to be 37 and have been ARMY since 2017!
35
That's RM, the leader👏-I'm ARMY for 8 years. I've watched them grow into beautiful men. They've never disappointed me with their dancing, singing-I just think they're really good people with MAJOR talents. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Namjoon is too good, namjoon new album #RightPlaceWrongPerson just wow
I'm 21 now but I've been an ARMY since I was 14 years old. I love them with all my heart and they really helped me with my mental issues and got me through a lot of hard times. They built themselves up from the bottom and it's lovely to see more and more people recognizing their artistry
I'm turning 49, teacher, an adult son, graduated in tourism and literature. I've been a huge bts fan since 2013. No regrets so far, just proud of them.
IAM currently 69 years old and found BTS in 2020 when I was in the deepest darkest hole of my life. They gave me hope and a feeling that it was not wrong to feel like I did. They gave me a reason to get back into life.
Astro did the same for me. All of these guys are awesome.
They always been caring and supporting same as army towards them, such angels😊❣️
This made me cry. Much love to you!
Hey no shame...I had same preconceived notion until I delved down the BTS rabbit hole only to discover just how talented and amazing they are. 💜
Thank you for being open to checking out BTS. I am a 49 yr old black woman who really gave them a chance last yr. I heard of them before I opened my mind to checking them out. I didn't want to listen for fear of the language barrier. But why I listen to other music that I don't know what they are saying but love music. Becoming ARMY has been an eye opener since they do so many different genres of music. The love they have for their fans is unmatched and so sincere. Enjoy this journey into BTS.
I'm a 70 year old woman and I've loved BTS for years. They are so talented and lovable.
Bts fans ages has no limits I'm 31 and been a fan since 2013 when they debuted they aren't just for kids and teens cause these guys have fans who are in there 70s to 80s.
56 yr old Army here. What can I say, I fell in love with these guys, and I am staying for it all.
51 yr old Army! Heard them 6 years ago. I listen to different genres of music but I absolutely love them! As a group and individually, they are amazing!
I know this was posted a yr ago but you should really check out the new stuff they've put out. Their personalities are different in their solo music.
first of all, thanks for the reaction we appreciate that
Thanks for having an open mind and listening to them. Glad you liked Mic Drop. You would also like Run BTS - they just did a free concert in Busan, South Korea. The first two songs were Mic Drop and Run BTS. Check out the live footage from the concert. Amazing. By the way, KPop is more like an industry in South Korea. It takes kids in their teenage years and trains them to sing, dance, etc. and then forms them in to groups (the ones that make it). BTS began this way, but they were different from the start. 7 hugely talented, smart, kind, humble, dedicated young men that have taken over the music industry and stepped way outside KPop. They deserve all the good things they get.
Oh, yeah! He should watch the combined performance of Mic Drop and Run BTS live. Sooooo good.
Ugh! + Cypher Pt3 performance of the Busan concert was freaking awesome! The rapline blew my mind! 🤯
Yes!!! I was just commenting about the 1st 2 songs of Busan concert!! 💜
😆 RM always gets that reaction in this song. He comes in HARD and you can't miss it.
They do got plenty of little girls chasing em, but also some 40, 50, 60+ year olds (guys and gals!) as huge fans as well. They're only a "boy band" in the sense that they're boys in a band together.
If you want to see em dance, you can check out the dance practice video to this song. Its got lots of dance breaks.
Plenty of other good suggestions already! Looking forward to seeing more. This was a cute reaction.
Gotta admit, watching first time reactors response to RM is one of my favorite things to see.
Followed by ARMY in the comments talking about how he got stuck ;)
I’m 76. I was in a deep depressing funk, feeling no joy,
and nothing to look forward to. I discovered K-Dramas and BTS 3 years ago. These seven kids (young men) have worked unending days, months, and years, to bring the world their special, unique chemistry and music. They are a powerhouse, and I could go on forever about why they are so appealing. There will never be another group like them, and I still wish every day that I had been born in the 90’s, so I could follow them for many more years! 💜
Our daughter introduced us to BTS back in 2017 and we have been a family OBSESSED ever since. They are very talented and VERY funny. You're about to go on an adventure that will consume you LOL. Welcome to the ARMY.
Im 52, from the Philippines. My daugther drag me into bts. I was surprised that they do different kinds of genre. Im a music lover or must say a jazz lover. But BTS surprised me in many ways. Since its your first time hearing them i suggest that you watch and react to BTS room live FESTA 2021. They sung live and medley of their songs. This group was well trained before they debuted in 2013. They sing and danced so well thats why they became huge all over the world.
Like a lot of Army’s, I watch plenty of BTS reactions as I enjoy seeing people discover BTS. My fave thing is when BTS shatters whatever preconceived notion the Reactor has. The great thing about you is you owned the fact that you had misconceptions and didn’t hesitate to admit those were wrong. Misconceptions happen to most reactors but few move on as quickly as you did. Thank you for that & being open to BTS.
A perfect introduction for newcomers to BTS is their BTS Room Live Festa 2021. It’s a medley of 7 song snippets with songs taken from their 2013-2020 discography. You get to see how they tackle (&nail) multiple genres. As others have said, BTS are next level when it comes to live performances. This one doesn’t have choreography and will allow you to focus on their rap & vocal abilities.
Tip: it’s best to chose the BTS Room Live 2021 Festa from the Bangtan Subs channel as it has subtitles for the talking the band does in between songs as opposed to the video on the official BTS channel which only has subtitles for the lyrics. Otherwise, we’ll probably hear you say ‘Man, I wish I knew what they are saying!’
I'm 43 years old and grew up on artists like 2pac, Nas, and Biggie. It's been a while since I have enjoyed a group so much! If that's what you like I highly recommend the cyphers 1-4 and the live cypher medley. That's just the tip of the iceberg, they also have other songs such as outro tear, (which is godly!) ugh, and ddaeng. They're 7 men 3 rap line and 4 vocalists and they mix hip hop into a lot of their songs, but by far what made me appreciate them was Hip Hop Lover where you get an understanding of the artists that influenced them. The rapline each have solo mix tapes as well, if you enjoyed Wutang clan and ODB I recommend Jhopes song What if where he actually pays homage and uses a sample from then with remaining members of Wutang helping to write and produce.
Edit the one with the swag is RM and I highly recommend you check out his song Monster!
Hahahaha when he said
“I’ve been hatin’”
And RM immediately says “Haters gone hate”
57 year old white American grandmama lol. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THEM ALL! When I discovered them almost a year ago I was so sad and depressed and they brought me out of it. They have something that other K-Pop groups don't have. Army for life. Somebody probably already told you but RM was who came out and yes, was rapping in perfect English. He taught himself by watching the Friends TV show dvd's. Yep, he's a really smart man. Just love them all. If you've not seen Run BTS....you need to.
RM: (originally Rap Monster but he matured). (Swag out of the van.) Came from underground rap. Solo work: “Joke”, “Forever Rain”
Suga: (derived from Shooting Guard). Aka AGUST D. Came from underground rap. Originally recruited as a producer. Solo work “AgustD”, “Daechwita”
J-Hope: Came from street dancing. Became rapper after being recruited. Solo work: “Airplane Pt 1”, “More”
Vocalists include:
Jin (trained to be an actor). Solo “Epiphany”
Jimin (trained in contemporary dance) Solo: “Filter”
V. (Being recruited was a fluke) Solo: “Singularity”
Jungkook (all round talent) Solo: “My Time”
You look about as shocked as I was when I first started taking notice of them, I'm more into heavy metal and hard rock but these guys are fantastic! They are the whole package, sing, dance, rap. They also write a lot the their songs, produce and direct as well. Run BTS *stage performance was AMAZING* is my most favourite but a close second is about 30 other songs of theirs. I honestly can't say what song got me hooked or when I started to listen to them but I'm enjoying the ride!
I’m primarily a Rock and Metal fan, but I love old school hip hop and pop because I’m Gen X and we listen to everything. I didn’t expect to love “pop music” so much, but I listen to them everyday. I love J-Hope’s solo albums and I saw BTS in Las Vegas for day two of their PTD tour and it is one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. I go to a lot of concerts too.
I'm telling you if people would just take away their preconceived notions about kpop and boy bands in general BTS would be even bigger than they already are. I know of fans well into their 70's because the messages in their music apply to people of all ages and backgrounds. BTS has over 300 songs covering a wide range of subject matter and genres so I will hope you will check out more of their music. BTS has to enlist in the military soon because military service is mandatory for 18-21 months in South Korea for all able bodied men, so right now they are all focusing on their solo work before they have to enlist, Jin who is 29 is the oldest and will start the process of enlisting after his solo called The Astronaut comes out on October 28th and he will perform it for the first time at Coldplay's concert in Argentina, the other members will probably enlist throughout 2023. But they have promised us they will be back in 2025 after their service.
I’m a 36 Mexican American female who got into BTS since March of this year. I’ve heard some of their music on and off but didn’t really get into them until I read an article about how their music changed this one person’s life so I had to check them out. Mic Drop remix is what got me hooked on their music and watching UA-cam videos of their shows In The Soop got me laughing and learning who they are. My bias is Suga the other amazing songwriter and rapper in the group. I got 10 years of their music that I’m trying to catch up on and so far it’s been a fun ride.
when i TELL YOU how much joy this reaction gave me.... okay, so maybe it WAS my teenaged daughters that got me into BTS - but it was the best thing to ever happen to me. I'm a 37 year old hiphop loving grown ass woman and BTS, especially their rap bangers, are always #1 on my list. You should know the guy you were blown away by, RM (kim namjoon) is the leader of the group and has written over 200 songs, including a majority of their own. Please if you havent already, listen to (Or better, yet, react to) their song Cypher pt 3 killer. You'll be a fan for life, my friend.
I can't wait to see more of your BTS reactions... I am 49 years old and I love these guys. They have so much talent! I have been lucky to have been to 2 live concerts and they are the most solid performers that I have ever seen. Enjoy the BTS rabbit hole.
I'm 46 years old, married with a son just their age. I don't have any idea about K-Pop before or anything that has to do about Korea but everything change when I got to know them. I just saw one video about them during the covid 19 pandemic, curious and got hooked since then. Believe me when I say they are amazing. All seven of them with different backgrounds and personalities, living in the same roof for seven years, turned out to be the best K-Pop group I have observed so far plus with their strong friendship, teamwork nd individual talents. It's like you are reading seven different amazing books bound into one.
60 yr old Texan here! ARMY (fandom name) since 2013! It takes more than pretty faces to build a fandom like ours. We don't know how many, but estimates are around 50-60 million. If BTS were just pretty faces we would be long gone, and you wouldn't be reacting to them.
I mean, 40 million of us up at god knows what hour around the world (it was at 2 am my time) for Busan...all staring at a black screen...that's dedication LOL
RM; Leader, lead rapper (main songwriter, lead productor)
Jin: Visiual, vocalist
Suga: Main rapper (lead songwriter, main productor)
J-Hope: Main dancer, rapper, sub-vocalist (choreographer)
V: Vocalist, lead dancer (unofficial visual)
Jungkook: Main singer, lead dancer, center, maknaé (sub-rapper)
You have entered a world of amazing talent, kindness, and positivity!! I am so happy that you discovered them!💜
God I'm so damn happy to see so many older armies here in the comment section.. our boys truly are legends..
56 year old BTS Fan "ARMY" here. I'm very impressed that you acknowledged your pre-concieved notions and appologized. That just made me respect you and want to subscribe to your channel. BTS debuted in 2013 in South Korea as a Hip Hop Idol Group. KPop is not necesarily a genre, but is meant as a category to describe Korean Popular Music under the IDOL system. It includes many genres such as pop, hip hop/rap, R&B, Neo Soul/jazz/funk, ballad, rock, etc. Also, it includes the music videos, fashion, etc. So Integrated content would be a good description. BTS do not hold themselves to any genre boundaries, and they are not afraid to use their platform to talk about issues such as mental health, social issues, self love and development, etc. They are known for crossing and fusing genre's and they are the most famous and successful group in the world right now, and have been for some years now.
*RM is the guy you asked about, he is the Group Leader, Main Rapper, and one of the main songwriters.* BTS has 3 Rappers (RM, SUGA, J-Hope) and 4 Vocalists (Jungkook, Jimin, Jin, and V).
I would like to link you some live performances from their most recent concert in Busan, South Korea (10/15/2022). The ones I will provide have accurate English subtitles added to them. I know you will like these if you liked Mic Drop. I look forward to more of your reactions to BTS. Your neice was smart showing you Mic Drop, I would like to thank her for introducing you to BTS. Please, give her a hug for me, from one BTS ARMY to another, and tell her I Purple You. 💜 If she is a BTS ARMY, she will know what that means.
*Songs are in order of performance from the BTS Yet To Come in BUSAN, South Korea, Concert (and I added the year the song debuted)* I didn't include too many, because they performed 19 songs, with 8 full choreography's, and they performed as a solo act, no opener. Let me know if you want more and I can find videos with accurate subtitles. ENJOY! Cause the performance is FIRE 🔥😉
Mic Drop (2017) (plus concert Intro) - ua-cam.com/video/nwQpsuiBP7s/v-deo.html
RUN BTS (2022) - ua-cam.com/video/GqKIh16KW8M/v-deo.html
UGH! (Rap Line song 2020)- ua-cam.com/video/S0bMh_rJlIo/v-deo.html
Cypher Pt.3 Killer (Rap Line song 2014) (last time performing live) - ua-cam.com/video/veAH2JznNNw/v-deo.html
Butterfly: Prologue mix (vocal line 2016 ) - ua-cam.com/video/-4fPf2uo0rg/v-deo.html
Zero O'Clock (vocal line - 2020) - ua-cam.com/video/FO-8XcvypE8/v-deo.html
Ma City (2015) - ua-cam.com/video/bILTNj2lPUA/v-deo.html
If you like rap BTS has 3 rappers, Check out there Cypher 3 and 4 also they just did a Concert in Busan where you can see UGH and CYPHER 3 live its al avalable on youtube
I agree and just reacting on those songs will not be enough he should react to their songs explanation to know how deep their lyrics are
The one you keep stopping to listen over and over is my bias, RM. He's actually one of the most underappreciated so I'm ecstatic you noticed him like that. I loved this reaction video, and I love watching first timers be blown away. Welcome to what we call the BTS Rabbit Hole, is an amazing journey and welcome future 💜🅐🅡🅜🅨⁷⟬⟭💜
Bro, I appreciate your adoration of RM. HE DESERVES ALL THAT LOVE!
BTS is so good, so energetic and uplifting that it has helped many people fight depression and sadness. I will always be Army. Nobody compares with them; they are the best
My mother is 71, and I will be 53 on my next birthday, and we are big fans. They do a lot of styles. Hip hop, straight rap, EDM. The vocalists can do all varieties of pop. The one called V has solos that are very soul/r&b. Basically they are good at everything, no joke. You’ll be surprised as you go along by how versatile they are.
45yo ARMY here. They are not just uber talented, well rounded Artists but also the most humble, kind and compassionate human beings who have helped millions like me rediscover self love and worth even though they themselves have faced racism and xenophobia since their debut. There's a reason ARMYs are so loyal and protective of them 💜💜💜💜
I’m 32 and I got really into BTS last year. I flew across the country to see them in Las Vegas in April. It was incredible. RM, the rapper that came out of the van, I’m pretty much in love with him. But I’m a little in love with all of them if I’m honest.
I am 33 and Feel the same way as you about them. Sadly I did not get to see them in person and am really envious of you. I have been an ARMY for only 3 years but I am so happy that I am!
wheeee! the best rabbit hole I've ever gone down! I absolutely adore them as guys, and their incendiary talent, and their music. found them when I had covid and they pulled me out of the doldrums. LOVE THEM!
WELCOME!!
They diserve all the love and respect. BTS hard working talented boys. I am a huge 32 years old ARMY. ❤❤❤
Yep BTS can dance, rap, meaningful lyrics and cover a whole lotta genres 🎶
Seven members, 3 Rapline and 4 Vocal line. If you want to check out more from the Rapline, I recommend the following:
Cypher’s 1-4 (Lyrics video) and live cypher medley.
Ugh
Daeng
Outro
Their live performances are fire with choreo as well.
They also have solo work which will blow your mind.
The one you were asking about is RM ~ the leader of the group.
Also check out their group work ~ Fire, Black Swan, ON Kinetic Manifesto Coma Prima. They have a discography of over 300 songs. Trust me, they’re not just a bubblegum pop group. Lyrics and talent are real. Look forward to more BTS reactions 🎤
Thier Rapline is fire🔥please react some!!
They are amazing💜💜
If you do UGH and Ddaeng, you will need to check the explanation videos from DKDKTV to understand how truly brilliant they are.
Great list! But I think you meant to write "Outro: Tear" not just all Outros. Although... "Outro: Ego" is great too ^^
I got to know B2K because of you hahaha!
I'm a 48-year-old fan from the Philippines. These boys really broke barriers because of their music. I love them not only because of their talent and artistry, but also because of their personality and character. They are so humble and relatable. They are just like my Korean students. They will make you laugh and touch your heart in their Run BTS series.
Hey there! I am 64!! proud to say I am BTS ARMY!! From Los Angeles CA-Grandma, loving everything BTS stands for. Don't be fooled by 7 Korean guys who wear stage makeup and different hair colors singing and dancing in a KPop band, nah, there is a real reason why their fandom is way over 50 million followers around the world and growing, all ages, no discrimination and the universal language is through their music. They all worked hard, been through many hardships. 💜💜Many thought they were just another KPop boy band, nope, as you see, this is not some young girls chasing them around, nope, ARMY are respectful, caring and proud to support such amazing 7 men who have left a huge impact on the world. I have so much excitement when someone new finds out about BTS..try explaining this from my take, at 64, it's not like I am a teenager boppin to pop music, the music is so versatile, and they each have their own style, It's been a very emotional roller coaster since early this year when we found out of the guys enlisting soon, and now the tears have been happening daily, but joyful knowing they will be fine and so will we. Each member is doing their solo and being on their own away from the group, expanding their wings. Keep up the good reviews, never feel different, you will see a peace inside your heart once you follow the message behind each song, MV.💜The song "Save Me" was one of my first songs that sent me a message..so many, each song is special.
Ditto! Hello from Cody Wyoming Army rules😊
52yr old Army! BTS connected me and my sister. After all these years we are genuinely friends, I'm so grateful. Enjoy your journey, it only gets better💜💜💜
Im 40 and suddenly feels im young… im glad bts’s army have no limits
I'm not a little girl chasing the artist. I'm a person 38yo,married & have 2kids. I like BTS bc of their lyrics so deep & meaningful to our life. Their song more to self story, Mental health, encourage us to dont give up..They also have love song but mostly for us (ARMY). They're 3 Rapper & 4 vocalist.
In early debut, they mostly hip hop grp but as time flies, they have many genre such a classical music, jazz, R&B, pop rock, Rock, Ballad, EDM, Latin, disco pop & many more...
3 Rapper
Kim Namjoon (RM) : Leader, Main Rapper, producer, songwriter, composer
Min Yoongi (Suga) : Lead Rapper, producer, songwriter, composer
Jung Hoseok (J-Hope) : Rapper, Sub-vocalist, Dance Leader, producer, songwriter, composer
4 vocalist
Kim Seokjin (Jin) : Vocalist, visual, composer, songwriter, producer
Jeon Jungkook (Jungkook) : Main Vocalist, Sub-Rapper, Lead Dancer, Face of the Group/Center, Maknae, composer, songwriter, producer, Director
Kim Taehyung (V) : vocalist, composer, songwriter, producer
Park Jimin (Jimin) : Lead Vocalist, Main Dancer, songwriter, composer, producer
*Main is the highest position while Lead is the 2nd position in term of kpop.
If you love hip hop song, you will love to hear this song. Live version is better.
Chyper
Ddaeng
Rise of Bangtan/Attack on bangtan
No More Dream
Boy In Love
Boy with fun
War of Hormone
There also solo project from Rapper
Daechwita
Joke
Arson
I’m a 66 year old woman who has been ARMY for a year now. I accidentally came across them on UA-cam and instantly became a fan. They are fabulous!!!
Not that there's anything wrong with young girls liking BTS, but their age range is from 24-29, so most fans would range from mid-twenties to 60s+, even for Army fans. I know plenty of older adults that love BTS, and me myself; I am 20 and have been a fan for almost 5 years, so becoming a long-term fan usually surprises people. As many others have already stated, they are a unique, humble, and highly talented group of people. Love to stick around for your journey as a new subscriber! Borahae!💜
I love it when someone watches their 1st BTS video. It's like a fly trap, your gonna love them and not be able to leave LOL! Get yourself prepared, they will surprise you every...single...time!
Army (BTS fandom) has all ages and they are world wide. I found them in fall of 2015 on UA-cam. I’m 71 years old & these guys are so talented in singing, dancing,writing fabulous lyrics that I instantly fell in love with these young men’s talent. Check out their song, Dope, I love the way they dance to it. Also, they had a rough time when they started, their company was small & they almost went bankrupt. These guys were discriminated against. & looked down upon, but kept working hard & finally were successful. Great underdog true story. I’ve never been so impressed.
Hahaha glad you enjoyed the song and for keeping an open mind! I'd suggest listening to the following songs by their rapline:
Cyphers pt 1-4, Ugh, Outro:Tear. Also watching their live performances because that gives the songs a WHOLE new energy, that's one thing about BTS they gonna BRING THE ENERGY
I’m 79 my granddaughter introduced me to BTS and became a fan then my two daughters are now army’s . BTS boys makes me happy whenever I hear their music as it gives a meaningful message to everyone. The genre of BTS music is of any age so beautiful.
“I hated on you for a long time and I apologize”
Thanks to your open mind, your ears will be treated with wonderful music.
Most recently they did a free concert at Busan, should check out the first 2 songs of that concert.
Songs to check out:
ON
Cypher 1-4
Ddaeng (youtubers DKDK explain the meaning to the lines and it’s a must watch)
Agust D - Daechwita
(Suga of BTS)
I'm a 63 year old gramma. About done with life. BTS brought me back. They are power.
I met BTS with the song NOT MORE DREAM when I was 15 years old, it was pure chance and I am eternally grateful for it, even when I started watching series and listening to Kpop since I was 9 years old, ARMY is the second fandom I have joined and the only one I currently follow. BTS accompanied me during the most difficult stage of my adolescence for four years their music was one of the things that meant standing, now things are better but my admiration and affection for the 7 has not changed, they are talented, gentle and very grateful, HUMBLE, and it's great to see how they have changed lives, my mother is 53 years old and she loves BTS, she dances to their songs, she sings them when she doesn't even understand what they say, and she gets upset when something bad happens to them, she is a full fledged Army, to love music and scream for your favorite band there is no age, BTS has more than proved it💜.
That guy with the swag is RM - the leader and all around lyrical genius!! His voice is deep and sooo good!
Love that you allowed yourself to watch without prejudice :) these guys are the real deal. I’d recommend Dope, Fire, Ugh, On kinetic manifesto, Run BTS (different from Run by BTS), and House of Cards (Jazz/R&B)
I'm a 62 year old BTS ARMY. RM calls us #dopeoldpeople
Fun fact: RM mentioned Mic Drop was inspired by (then) President Obama dropping his mic at the end of his speech at a White House Correspondents Dinner.
"Who is this guy?!" he said as RM came bursting out of the ambulance. BTS captures another new ARMY.
Rap, hip hop, pop, even rock, and more. They sing, rap, dance, write their own stuff...and if you want to see more dancing go and watch the ON (kinetic manifesto) video, and then keep going and going. The guy in the ambulance is Kim Namjoon, used to call himself Rap Monster because he started out in rap before BTS. But now he goes by Namjoon or RM but he has said it now means 'Real Me'. There are dance prodigies in this group, rappers, singers, and they're extremely solid and humble guys on top of all of the immense talent. If you're a fan of music, looking into what they have to offer won't disappoint. You're at the entrance to the rabbit hole of BTS music, there is so much yet to see.
We are not there fan just because of their looks and dance moves we love them because they taught us and remind us to love ourself... When we face or facing or will face any hardships in life we know that we have 7 person on other corner of world who knows my prblm i know when i need ,,they will be their with there comforting lyrics of MAGIC SHOP ☺️🤗🤗 and MIKROKOSMUS 🌌✨ and many other plenty of these heartwarming songs with relatable lyrics...🤗🤗😇😇
As our idol says " when you think in this world no one can understand your pain then remember there is one of us 7 who knows how you are feeling so don't feel lonely you have us" some time we don't need love songs we don't need song about our body or on money sometimes we need some relatable lyrics that we can relate to or lean to💜💜💜💜💜🤗🤗😇😇
I love watching people who go into these first time reactions expecting Backstreet boys and are totally blown away by what BTS really is