I had subtitles turned on for this one but my audio was messed up so I re-recorded the music video but didn’t notice CC was off. The lyrics were great!
This was the first song I heard from them and became hooked ..I am a 66 yr old Army and love listening to them with my two grandsons who love them too (8 yr old and 5 yr old ) and they sing along to them in Korean !!
62 year old grandma, been with BTS since their debut in 2013. I was a diehard fan of Americans top 40 as a child. Switched to Kpop in 2009 and followed their charts instead because their stages were more vibrant and energetic, they had more raw talent and far better training and they work so darn hard to give Olympic like perfection.
I love the “cheesy” Saxophone, probably because it’s the last thing you would expect. Surprisingly they weren’t all singers starting out. RM and Suga were underground Rappers. J-Hope was a street dancer. Jin was in College and wanted to be an actor. Jimin was in a contemporary dance school. Jungkook was in high school and V didn’t even plan to audition. They were brought together from all different backgrounds. It’s amazing what they have accomplished.
This is actually one of my favorite BTS songs, but I like the saxophone! 🤣 It gives it a punchy, funky feel to me. But I can totally see someone not vibing with it! Thank you for your honest reaction! I hope you’ll enjoy some more BTS!
I appreciate you being honest! I feel like a lot of reactors are fake but if there's something that doesn't work for you it's okay to say so. Anyway I hope you keep enjoying your deep dive into BTS, their discography is massive and really varied. Check out Pied Piper live with English subtitles!
the way he shows his hate for the saxophone is so funny lol he kept flinching whenever it came up , I literally could not stop laughing...he was like "that sax, dude" 🤣🤣 Oh man I love your bts reactions, keep them coming. You should listen to their new song in 2022 -Run bts- I think you will like it.
The "Given up on 3? Given up on 5?" is reference to millennials and how they are commonly referred to in South Korea. "Given up on 3 generation" or samposedae refers to the concept that millennials have given up dating, marriage and having kids; "given up on 5 generation" (oposedae) adds employment and home ownership. The line after that is actually a play on words! The translation given says "I like the number 6 so how about giving up on 6?" but the ACTUAL translation is "since I like beef jerky, let me be given up on 6 generation." "Beef jerky" (육포, yookpo) and "giving up on 6" (6포, yookpo) are pronounced the same way.
They are amazing dancers, Holy moly! Even though, I don't like the song that much, at least it isn't boring or generic like many boyband songs, they are something different.
I think the song is a lot better when you know the lyrics and understand the Korean context too. I do understand if it isn’t someone’s favorite. I think this song sounds a lot better live.
Min Yoongi, known as SUGA of BTS and Agust-D. One of his solo songs is Daechwita. BTS has done it as a group as well. It has amazing rap that you might enjoy. The MV has two of the BTS members cameo in it. I would watch the original MV before the BTS version as the costumes and storyline will make more sense. Daechwita is the Korean traditional military wind instalments/style played to herald royalty. The song is about Yoongi climbing to the top and becoming a "king" in the industry. Deciding he didn't want to take on a tyrant personality and killing that "persona" off. A healthy outlook to stand on in the music industry, in my opinion. ua-cam.com/video/qGjAWJ2zWWI/v-deo.html
Oh, they worked extremely hard. They were at the bottom and not taken seriously in SK as their company wasn't one of the Big 3 K-Pop companies who had all the clout in SK re getting their acts on TV and Radio. Because of that their were not invited onto shows to perform much so started their own content, and despite all the hatred and nay sayers the grew because of this until they are where they are now and loved for it. So if you love the story of the underdog making it big its them. They replied to the attacks through their music and lyrics. If interested in looking into them deeper you might find the following useful: Who are BTS? Please do watch them all as they will give you a different perspective of BTS and their history, one isn't enough to get the full picture. XCeleste Intro to BTS: ua-cam.com/video/3cESARetI9U/v-deo.html and BTS Hardships: ua-cam.com/video/EdY6wnLsetQ/v-deo.html Asian Theory (updated 2021): ua-cam.com/video/48Tc_Y2U0Tg/v-deo.html The Most Beautiful Life Goes On: A Story of BTS Ida S: ua-cam.com/video/kGRlqyuky2s/v-deo.html; An Intro to the 7 members of BTS (2021) Taylor Nakamoto’s Bangtan 7: ua-cam.com/video/huV_yIdxZPY/v-deo.html = the latest but I rec covering the others first. The Rise of Bangtan series of videos (fan made but excellent behind the scenes from pre-debut and ongoing, including history/documentaries re K-Pop and their own vlogs etc. They give an excellent insight into their personalities and really show you their genuineness and authenticity as they speak honestly about what their thoughts/experiences are and what is going on) - it’s now at Ch 21 and also has bonus content and deleted scenes videos so advise you to start these soon if interested. ua-cam.com/users/TheRiseOfBangtanOfficial These will give you an idea of who they are and why ARMY (Adorable Representative MC for Youth) love these young men so much! Also Army have no problem with length of videos, we love to follow along and watch your journey so sub'd to do so. Enjoy!
The boys really hustled. For example, they participated in a Korean entertainment show last year, and Jimin was the last one to get in the group, only six months before their debut. One of the boys said that he worked so hard, and Jimin said that he'd wake at 6:30am to go to school, came back to the company and trained singing and dancing until 4am. And that's just one example out of all the 7 of them.
In RM’s verse about giving up on 3,5 is kinda simplified in this MV, in his actual lyrics it actually means deeper. He said give up on 3 ( Sam-posedae= give up on getting married, having children, buying a house) posedae is a term that is given to the younger generation by the baby boomers because they have given up on many things (mostly due to economic instability) as they call millennials “the given up generation” Where he said given up on 5 (Oh-posedae) is for people that have given up on another 2 things which is hope, and dreams. That’s why the follow up line is the media and grownups has no will denouncing us (like who r u to call us the given up generation when it’s all ur fault we’re in the shit) And lastly he mentioned given up on 6 (yuk-poseddae) yukpo in korean sounds like “beef jerky” so his wordplay is, I like beef jerky so how about u call us that instead. Sarcastically
Dope is the first song they release after they win their first music show with song i need u. Rm line "why kill us before we can try" is my favourite 😩. This song entirely is my favourite. glad you enjoy the lyrics, awesome reaction again have a nice dayy💜☺️
This isn’t just a lot of talking how hard they worked by RMs verse has some social commentary they mention in many songs about how many things their generation in Korea has to give up because of the greed of previous generations. They talk about this as the theme of yeh song Baepsae.
BTS is the biggest group right now. ARMY their fandom, is the also the biggest fandom. We are drawn to them because of their music. They wrote, compose at produce their song.
This was my first song I heard. Came on randomly on my Playlist while I was gaming 2 years ago. I stopped my game to see what this song was. I turned on subs, and then I was interested in hearing more. I started down the BTS rabbit hole, with no intention of ever climbing out. I am a proud 39 year old ARMY, and have turned my 6 year old nephew into one with me.
This song released in 2015. So at that time this song was and will now be a banger always. I have been a BTS ARMY from 2017(6yrs). A lot of love to our BTS ARMY. RUN BTS 2022 so funny and interesting go watch it.
I love your honest opinion man. Not everyone enjoys the sax sound. You don't have to vibe with every part or every song. BTS covers so many genres, you're bound to find some that aren't your cup of tea. But you seem to truly appreciate their hard work, even there are parts you don't like. That open-mindedness to just try it, is what we love to see. Thank you for your reaction and your honest thoughts.
For solo work, I think you'll like JHope's new album Jack in the Box which he performed live at Lollapalooza last month. The live concert is amazing!!! Also, Daechwita music video from Suga, as AgustD, RM's mix tape Mono is amazing as well and very different! I absolutely LOVE all of these guys! Their Wings era is my all time favorite music as a group. Enjoy the ride! It will NEVER be dull!
Yes, their choreos are always impressive, their mv´s, their lives, their voices and man the rap line!!! You should check the rap line´s Cyphers, Tear, Ugh.
The sax is my fav part, actually. 😁This was the first song of theirs I ever listened to, back in 2015, and I checked all their released music and I'm a fan since. For the first time in my half-a-century music lover life, I became a devoted fan of one act.
I love the "cheesy sax" part LOl ! And the choeo, the concept, and the lyrics. . In many ways, the lyrics are typical of the hip-hop genre, spitting on the competition and endlessly praising yourself (“I’m kinda dope!”). But if BTS are hungry for success, they have made sacrifices to get to where they are (“I worked all night, everyday, while you were out clubbing.” “Even if our youths rot away in the studio, thanks to that we’re closer to success.”) BTS were underdogs in the Kpop industry, coming from a little compagny with no money and no connection, being mistreated, and unfairly treated, but they work hard, their dedication for their craft and for their fans is not a joke. But the song also talk about social issue, BTS said since day one they want to talk and fight for their generation. A few years back, the Korean media started labelling the younger generation as a generation who abandoned essential parts of life. The "give up generation" : Because of the tough economic state of the country and a lack of opportunity, the young generation has to work so much harder to get a job and survive. Sampo (3-po) generation, Ohpo (5-po) generation... The "given up on 3" are gave up on Dating, Marriage, Childbirth; The 5 give up generation abandonned also Human relationships, and Housing/work. BTS also talk about this issue in Bepsae (Silver Spoon) The last grade is 7 : gave up on dream and hope. BTS point the fact that “The media and grown-ups say we have no will, denouncing us, why are they killing us before we even try?” This makes the great point that the very people who urge teenagers to achieve things in life are the same people holding them back. Then RM said he will give up six things, but he won't give up the seventh : Hope. So BTS tells people to stop giving up on things and never give up on hope. Hope and hardwork, :"keep your head up, take my energy, energy, energy. Don’t give up, you know you’re not lonely. Our dawn is better than our days. So can I get a little bit of hope? Wake your sleeping youth and go!". Powerfull message in a catchy and "dope" song 😉
The versatility of their musical genre is amazing. Getting to know BTS is not complete without exploring their other genres. Try the Black Swan MV, House of Cards performance, Look Here, Spring Day, and countless others.
Hooray, you have a list! I love the “Dope” MV because it’s fascinating how they make it all look so easy and fun yet the lyrics tell you actually how hard it is. It’s not my favourite song though. I shall keep plugging away for Outro “Tear” live at Wembley 👌 By the way, 👌t shirt!
DOPE was an important step in BTS' career, but I definitely have to be in a MOOD for it, mostly because of the sax. But a lot of their songs that I enjoy now are songs that grew on me, or songs that I enjoyed more when I got context about where they were when they wrote it, or within the context of the album. 'Outro: Ego' is actually a song I hated when I first listened to it, and now it's the first thing I listen to in the morning. It partially grew on me because I got to know J-Hope a bit more (that song has his personality written all over it), but I also listened to it within the context of it's album and concept, and that solidified it as a favorite. PS Thank you for turning on the subtitles! 💜💜💜
Thanks for your reaction! I’m a 44 yo army and been for 3 years now. Is this my fave song? I don’t know! There isn’t a song that I don’t like or love from BTS. Over 200 songs, hard to say that it’s my favorite one. Probably not my top 20… too many songs haha 😂 I’m excited to follow your journey with BTS rabbit hole and interested to see your thoughts and learn something from it as well. Sending much love.. enjoy and you should try their live performances. It’s even better. They are soo good live
I love that youre being honest here 💜 its funny that the sax part is my fav from this song and it suits the beat and make me wanna jump and join them dance lol Anw great reaction!!
Great reaction and I like when reactors are honest. You really don't have to like everything of them. But you're still respectful and you have a new subscriber here.
Dude! The sax is one of the BEST parts. Lol 😂 Listen to BTS Room Live Festa 2021 and you'll get a nice anthology of their early work to present day ..... and it'll knock your socks off!
Honest and genuine reaction/comment is the best! Thank you for your honest and genuine opinion, don't be afraid to say what you really feel about them. We ARMY knows if the reaction is real; we will continue to watch your reactions, stay genuine 💜💜💜 Will wait for more!
ohhh i love this reaction because it’s very similar to mine when i first heard the song! very unique but the sax was kinda weird to me in a sense that i never heard anything like it before. but that’s exactly why i was hooked immediately because it was so unique and they managed to make such a “weird” sound work! i don’t think anyone else could make it sound as good as they did. the more you listen the better the song gets trust me! also, most kpop songs at that time (and even still) have a lot of instruments in the chorus but it’s mostly beats and some “noisy” sounds so bts’ decision to incorporate saxophone in the chorus and make it sound this good is so brave and i applaud them for it! love your reactions by the way, keep it up💜
I love this song so much i cosplayed as Jimin from this MV and did the Dope dance at a local comic con near me and i had fun, people were aslo asking me who I was so I explained to then everything about jimin and BTS. Also i love how Jimin and Jungkook bounced of eachother, with their voices. Jimin in this MV is why i love a man in uniform, i love Jimins voice and i also love his highnotes aswell but his character is the one i love, this is partly the reason Jimin is my ultimate kpop bias. This song is totally Dope (see what i did there lol)
The Sax chorus was my fav, but I understand u. It might be that there r different things that come up in ur mind or u have associated with a sax, or have a particular vibe associated with saxophone which might not be going with this kind of song... this has happened with me too with a few songs (not of BTS though, luckily)
This is one of my favs! Yes ~ the footwork is impeccable! I always end up watching Jimin & JHope. Those 2 are truly amazing. I actually like the sax myself. But to me, the song is so much more than just the sax, so I don’t mind the sax at all. The lyrics about them working hard while others are out partying is truly their story. All 7 of them have worked really hard and sacrificed to get where they are. They all have my unwavering respect. Nice reaction from you! 😁
Let me say thank you for your true honest about how you really feel about Dope. Many are too wrryd about saying anything but I absolutely love this song instead of admitting that something wasn't vibing for them. I personally love this song but can appreciate & respect your opinion from your perspective.
Definately react to Black Swan! The vibe is like the total opposite of Dope, the lyrics have so much meaning (about losing your passion for something important to you, in BTS' case music) and choreo is beautiful. The whole thing is a masterpiece, and it is for sure one of their best songs, if not (in my of course a bit biased opinion) one of the greatest songs of all time!
I like your reaction and your honest opinion. It’s totally fine not to like the song or some parts of it. I also have some BTS songs which are not my cup of tea but still a big fan of the group and all the members. My personal favorite is Louder than bombs and Baepsae (Silver spoon). Both are b-sides and don’t have official MV (the latter has an amazing dance practice video though) but just so good! Thank you once again- your reaction is what I’ve needed to wrap up my day. All the best!
This actually has a political message in the rap part "hidden" from us foreigners and little softened with RM's legendary wordplays.. When RM talks about giving up that is about the fenomenon that is going on atleast in South Korea and Japan where young people give up what we think are basics of life. In Korea it is called sanpo generation (and Wikipedia article about it is really good, there is quite all encompassing list of how it goes on as a social phenomenon.) and BTS have song that talks about it more it is aptly translated as silver spoon.. Many BTS songs you can find a excellent explanations from DKDKTV they can often explain (RM's) wordplays and the native sayings as well as cultural backgroung like in this one. Also some MV's are part of the Bangtan Universe, where there is extremely dark story that was opened bit by bit and that had about as many fan theories as there is BTS fans (BTW now we are over 100 million strong). some of these theory videos are also named theory explanation videos and can really streer you far into the theories.. And they can get really confusing and spoilery if you have not seen everything and then some of the Bangtan Universe material (that includes particular MV's, some of their live shows, added materials in their albums, and this and that, and one whole game, and a full on web comic).
Hi there! Love the honest review. I can totally see how the sax may throw you off at first. I found the more I listened to the song the more it grew on me. And as much as I love this song, it's not a top BTS song for me. The lyrics are very powerful tho. They talk about young people giving up on their dreams and having no hope because of lack of opportunity in society. Would love to see you dive into some introduction videos now so you can get a deeper understanding of their true struggle to get to the top. It's wild! Excited to watch your journey with the boys!! Borahae 💜💜💜💜
Saxophone is a rare sound in popular music so it either challenges the ear or violates more conformist sensibilities which would prefer a more standard sonic source. For BTS, which is stylistically ultra-diverse group, I think this essentially one-off choice of an atypical instrument is what it is, an experiment with sound. BTS is not Springsteen's E Street Band which integrates saxophone as a central sound. Even at this young age with its company on the verge of bankruptcy, BTS was willing to go out of the box. And it should be noted in Dope's lyrics BTS speaks to their own hard work ethic in order to decry older generations who had boxed young people generally as a bunch of hopeless give ups. They literally call the older generation the enemy and advocate for the younger generation to put out energy and in so doing gain hope that they too can overcome much like BTS which was much maligned and disrespected at the time this track was released.
It's not one of my faves, but it's a very cool distinct sound from them. FIRE mv was released straight after, and you can actually hear a bit of DOPE playing in the beginning of the MV so it's a continuation of the topic. Between the two, I'd chose FIRE any day, and choreo there is even harder. 💜
Sean Staxx doesn't like the sax. It's one of my favs.I enjoy the sax but to each their own i suppose. Thanks for checking it out. Looking forward to your thoughts on them live.
I love Dope! The comments on the sax made me laugh and you wanting to know if other people didn't like it. I think it's one of those things where you like or dislike since it's a bit unexpected as an instrument. Check out UGH! and Ddaeng 😊 BTS rap line is my favorite rap line.
I like your reaction and If you want more rap i really recommend to you Rm- "joke", Agust D - "Agust D" and J-Hope - "More". Each member of BTS have solo project. These three are solo project of rappers. I think you can discover another part of their talent better.
Even though I'm a fan, for many songs I do feel like 'I don't know whether I like this'. And a few hrs later I'm humming it and by the second listen its a banger.
Hey Sean, Once again, thanks for the great reaction. I agreed with a lot of the things you said. Definitely not my favorite BTS song either, but here are some things I like about the song that you may have missed: RM’s verse includes some great social commentary that you won’t notice just by reading the closed captions. “Given up on n” or “n포세대” is a Korean slang coined up in the early 2010s and widely used up until the mid 2010s to refer to the hardships the younger generation faced. Not a surprise because this song was a follow up single for their album The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Part 1, first album of their “Youth Trilogy”, dedicated to the struggling youth. The term/phrase refers to the younger generation’s struggles including them having to give up on ‘n’ number of things. Initially used as “3포세대” or “the generation that had to give up on three things”. The three were initially dating, marriage, and having children. The term expanded in both usage and meaning to include things like employment, housing, health and so on. Another great song from the same era that touches on similar subjects is the song Baepsae. In these songs, BTS aims to inspire the youth but also criticize the older generations that refuse to acknowledge the changing economic climate and the struggling youth that they are partially (or largely) responsible for. I hope this helped. I will be waiting for more reactions. Take care.
Well being that at the time when it was released it definitely was a different sound from all the other music and relevant at that time. Which is what you want..a versatile sound that will set you apart in the industry. Not the generic sound we hear ALL the time these days. They cannot be compared to your style of music you create or other typical western artist. They are their own genre. This why I like their discography so much.
Podrías verlos individualmente ... Son expectaculares... Vocal line V Kim Taehyung... Singularity o stigma JK jungkook ... My Time o euphoria Jin ...epiphany o moon Jimin ... Filter o lie... Serendipity Rap líne Suga... Daechwita... The lash J Hopeeee... More... Arson... Ego... mamá RM... Jocker ... Persona... Reflexión Es que no imaginas la cantidad de canciones que tienen... Ya llegando a las 400 Saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱✌️💜
honest but appreciative -- thanks for the respect and open mind !!! i love this song - i think the sax reflected well on the times when it was released ...
Haha I’ve never seen someone specifically not like the saxophone in this song 😂 Most people talk about how surprised they are to hear it and how much they like it. So funny to watch 😭 Can’t wait to continue watching your journey
A classic BTS song, thanks for reacting to it 💜 I recommend songs like Spine Breaker, Boy In Luv, and their debut song No More Dream. More hip-hop/rap oriented if you're into that. They're older songs, such as Dope, include much more of it!
Cracks me up when people answer him 🤣 they have a HUGE discography and I'm not even getting into their BU. All I can tell you is to strap in, there's no one like them. Hope you have fun.. Good luck 💜
@@SeanStaxxMusic i like reactions like yours cuz you actually mentioned everything.!! you noticed the lyrics, the beat, the dance choreo, everything. its ok if you didnt like the saxophone. you said your opinion with respect and that matters a lot!!
I also recommend BTS "UGH". there are no MVs, but there is a live presentation with subtitles.and only 3 of them sing.. only the rap part.BTS has 3 rap and 4 vocals.
Trabajo mucho trabajo y talento ,BTS desde que empezaron se dedicaron a perfeccionarse hasta lograr lo que ahora son ,ídolos que llegan a los corazones de quienes los admiramos y sus canciones son con mensajes positivos y trasmiten vibras positivas ,son motivadores ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍👍👍👍👍💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷😘🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪
I really enjoyed and loved your every single reaction and I wish you react to (heartbeat) it's amazing song. And if you want really meaningful and great songs from bts it's always the b-side tracks for me and a lot of people.
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I had subtitles turned on for this one but my audio was messed up so I re-recorded the music video but didn’t notice CC was off. The lyrics were great!
Your original song at the start is dope 💯
please put CC CLOSE CAPTIONS ON ! BTS LYRICS ARE VERY MEANINGFUL. THATS WHY THEY HAVE A DIVERSE FAN BASE. LYRICS ARE INPORTANT. THANKS
@@kkuznetsov2424 thank you! 🙏🖤
@@angelgirlpark8046 read the pinned comment, I had them on for this but had to re-record the screen capture. Thanks.
It's okay,
This was the first song I heard from them and became hooked ..I am a 66 yr old Army and love listening to them with my two grandsons who love them too (8 yr old and 5 yr old ) and they sing along to them in Korean !!
How cute and precious!, I wish I could sing in Korean and I'm Korean-American :(
That’s awesome!
66 year old grandma. 💜
I'm 65 year old grandma too. :) ARMY since May 2021.
62 year old grandma, been with BTS since their debut in 2013. I was a diehard fan of Americans top 40 as a child. Switched to Kpop in 2009 and followed their charts instead because their stages were more vibrant and energetic, they had more raw talent and far better training and they work so darn hard to give Olympic like perfection.
I love the “cheesy” Saxophone, probably because it’s the last thing you would expect. Surprisingly they weren’t all singers starting out. RM and Suga were underground Rappers. J-Hope was a street dancer. Jin was in College and wanted to be an actor. Jimin was in a contemporary dance school. Jungkook was in high school and V didn’t even plan to audition. They were brought together from all different backgrounds. It’s amazing what they have accomplished.
Jk was even younger he was in middle school when he started
This is actually one of my favorite BTS songs, but I like the saxophone! 🤣 It gives it a punchy, funky feel to me. But I can totally see someone not vibing with it! Thank you for your honest reaction! I hope you’ll enjoy some more BTS!
Same!!! I think it helps that I listened to it close to when they put it out. Love the funk aspect.
I thought it was a trumpet😮
I appreciate you being honest! I feel like a lot of reactors are fake but if there's something that doesn't work for you it's okay to say so. Anyway I hope you keep enjoying your deep dive into BTS, their discography is massive and really varied.
Check out Pied Piper live with English subtitles!
I’m excited for more of their songs! Yes CC will be on in the future 👌
I love the sax. It’s such a gritty and unexpected layer. It plays into the hustle they are talking about.
the way he shows his hate for the saxophone is so funny lol he kept flinching whenever it came up , I literally could not stop laughing...he was like "that sax, dude" 🤣🤣
Oh man I love your bts reactions, keep them coming.
You should listen to their new song in 2022 -Run bts- I think you will like it.
The "Given up on 3? Given up on 5?" is reference to millennials and how they are commonly referred to in South Korea. "Given up on 3 generation" or samposedae refers to the concept that millennials have given up dating, marriage and having kids; "given up on 5 generation" (oposedae) adds employment and home ownership. The line after that is actually a play on words! The translation given says "I like the number 6 so how about giving up on 6?" but the ACTUAL translation is "since I like beef jerky, let me be given up on 6 generation." "Beef jerky" (육포, yookpo) and "giving up on 6" (6포, yookpo) are pronounced the same way.
I do Love the “cheesy” sax on this tho! 😝Makes the whole thing memorable.
I do love the saxophone and this MV is special in many ways...
You should react to black swan too
On the list! 👌📝
They are amazing dancers, Holy moly! Even though, I don't like the song that much, at least it isn't boring or generic like many boyband songs, they are something different.
Their dance moves are crazy 🔥
I think the song is a lot better when you know the lyrics and understand the Korean context too. I do understand if it isn’t someone’s favorite. I think this song sounds a lot better live.
They are amazing songwriters, composers and producers too, and amazing vocalists and have most appreciated rapline in kpop
“Choreography is bananas” 😂 Perfect description! I love it! 👏👏👏
I love this song, the song itself is great and the lyrics are great! Pls do Fire next ❤🔥
Fire on the list 📝👌
Min Yoongi, known as SUGA of BTS and Agust-D. One of his solo songs is Daechwita. BTS has done it as a group as well. It has amazing rap that you might enjoy. The MV has two of the BTS members cameo in it. I would watch the original MV before the BTS version as the costumes and storyline will make more sense.
Daechwita is the Korean traditional military wind instalments/style played to herald royalty. The song is about Yoongi climbing to the top and becoming a "king" in the industry. Deciding he didn't want to take on a tyrant personality and killing that "persona" off. A healthy outlook to stand on in the music industry, in my opinion.
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Oh, they worked extremely hard. They were at the bottom and not taken seriously in SK as their company wasn't one of the Big 3 K-Pop companies who had all the clout in SK re getting their acts on TV and Radio. Because of that their were not invited onto shows to perform much so started their own content, and despite all the hatred and nay sayers the grew because of this until they are where they are now and loved for it. So if you love the story of the underdog making it big its them. They replied to the attacks through their music and lyrics. If interested in looking into them deeper you might find the following useful:
Who are BTS? Please do watch them all as they will give you a different perspective of BTS and their history, one isn't enough to get the full picture.
XCeleste Intro to BTS: ua-cam.com/video/3cESARetI9U/v-deo.html and BTS Hardships: ua-cam.com/video/EdY6wnLsetQ/v-deo.html
Asian Theory (updated 2021): ua-cam.com/video/48Tc_Y2U0Tg/v-deo.html The Most Beautiful Life Goes On: A Story of BTS
Ida S: ua-cam.com/video/kGRlqyuky2s/v-deo.html; An Intro to the 7 members of BTS (2021)
Taylor Nakamoto’s Bangtan 7: ua-cam.com/video/huV_yIdxZPY/v-deo.html = the latest but I rec covering the others first.
The Rise of Bangtan series of videos (fan made but excellent behind the scenes from pre-debut and ongoing, including history/documentaries re K-Pop and their own vlogs etc. They give an excellent insight into their personalities and really show you their genuineness and authenticity as they speak honestly about what their thoughts/experiences are and what is going on) - it’s now at Ch 21 and also has bonus content and deleted scenes videos so advise you to start these soon if interested. ua-cam.com/users/TheRiseOfBangtanOfficial
These will give you an idea of who they are and why ARMY (Adorable Representative MC for Youth) love these young men so much! Also Army have no problem with length of videos, we love to follow along and watch your journey so sub'd to do so.
Enjoy!
Up for this! 💜💜💜 These are a must when getting into the bts rabbit hole.
Agree with all the recommendations you made! Thank you!
This. 👆👆
The boys really hustled. For example, they participated in a Korean entertainment show last year, and Jimin was the last one to get in the group, only six months before their debut. One of the boys said that he worked so hard, and Jimin said that he'd wake at 6:30am to go to school, came back to the company and trained singing and dancing until 4am. And that's just one example out of all the 7 of them.
In RM’s verse about giving up on 3,5 is kinda simplified in this MV, in his actual lyrics it actually means deeper.
He said give up on 3 ( Sam-posedae= give up on getting married, having children, buying a house) posedae is a term that is given to the younger generation by the baby boomers because they have given up on many things (mostly due to economic instability) as they call millennials “the given up generation”
Where he said given up on 5 (Oh-posedae) is for people that have given up on another 2 things which is hope, and dreams. That’s why the follow up line is the media and grownups has no will denouncing us (like who r u to call us the given up generation when it’s all ur fault we’re in the shit)
And lastly he mentioned given up on 6 (yuk-poseddae) yukpo in korean sounds like “beef jerky” so his wordplay is, I like beef jerky so how about u call us that instead. Sarcastically
This one of my favorite songs of BTS and I hooked loved the dope era
Dope is the first song they release after they win their first music show with song i need u. Rm line "why kill us before we can try" is my favourite 😩. This song entirely is my favourite. glad you enjoy the lyrics, awesome reaction again have a nice dayy💜☺️
I think the saxophone is what drew me to it originally. It works.
RM said it very well once, he said western groups have a band, Korean groups have dance. Great reaction!
This isn’t just a lot of talking how hard they worked by RMs verse has some social commentary they mention in many songs about how many things their generation in Korea has to give up because of the greed of previous generations. They talk about this as the theme of yeh song Baepsae.
"Dope" made me stand up and pay attention to BTS and greatly contributed to me becoming their fan! Thank you for taking a look at it. 💜
That sax is what hooked me on this song.
You should now react to fire because maybe it's kind of the next song after this that song is really fire
BTS is the biggest group right now. ARMY their fandom, is the also the biggest fandom. We are drawn to them because of their music. They wrote, compose at produce their song.
This was my first song I heard. Came on randomly on my Playlist while I was gaming 2 years ago. I stopped my game to see what this song was. I turned on subs, and then I was interested in hearing more.
I started down the BTS rabbit hole, with no intention of ever climbing out.
I am a proud 39 year old ARMY, and have turned my 6 year old nephew into one with me.
This song released in 2015. So at that time this song was and will now be a banger always. I have been a BTS ARMY from 2017(6yrs). A lot of love to our BTS ARMY. RUN BTS 2022 so funny and interesting go watch it.
I love your honest opinion man. Not everyone enjoys the sax sound. You don't have to vibe with every part or every song. BTS covers so many genres, you're bound to find some that aren't your cup of tea. But you seem to truly appreciate their hard work, even there are parts you don't like. That open-mindedness to just try it, is what we love to see. Thank you for your reaction and your honest thoughts.
First song I ever listened to from them and loved it. Obsessed.
This song grew on me and now I find it so engaging. Even the sax!
I loved this REACTION 💜💜💜
You should react too:
- Black Swan
- Fire
- UGH!
- Spine Breaker
- IDOL
- Run BTS
Bts are 🔥 their singing, rapping, dancing on point, smooth, and clean
For solo work, I think you'll like JHope's new album Jack in the Box which he performed live at Lollapalooza last month. The live concert is amazing!!! Also, Daechwita music video from Suga, as AgustD, RM's mix tape Mono is amazing as well and very different! I absolutely LOVE all of these guys! Their Wings era is my all time favorite music as a group. Enjoy the ride! It will NEVER be dull!
Please do Daechwita, Joke, Do You, all the Cyphers, JHope's More and Arson. I love that you have a list! We want more! 💜
Yes, their choreos are always impressive, their mv´s, their lives, their voices and man the rap line!!! You should check the rap line´s Cyphers, Tear, Ugh.
Their choreography is indeed bananas! And you just saw a glimpse… there’s a lot more!
The sax is my fav part, actually. 😁This was the first song of theirs I ever listened to, back in 2015, and I checked all their released music and I'm a fan since. For the first time in my half-a-century music lover life, I became a devoted fan of one act.
I love the "cheesy sax" part LOl ! And the choeo, the concept, and the lyrics. . In many ways, the lyrics are typical of the hip-hop genre, spitting on the competition and endlessly praising yourself (“I’m kinda dope!”). But if BTS are hungry for success, they have made sacrifices to get to where they are (“I worked all night, everyday, while you were out clubbing.” “Even if our youths rot away in the studio, thanks to that we’re closer to success.”) BTS were underdogs in the Kpop industry, coming from a little compagny with no money and no connection, being mistreated, and unfairly treated, but they work hard, their dedication for their craft and for their fans is not a joke. But the song also talk about social issue, BTS said since day one they want to talk and fight for their generation. A few years back, the Korean media started labelling the younger generation as a generation who abandoned essential parts of life. The "give up generation" : Because of the tough economic state of the country and a lack of opportunity, the young generation has to work so much harder to get a job and survive. Sampo (3-po) generation, Ohpo (5-po) generation... The "given up on 3" are gave up on Dating, Marriage, Childbirth; The 5 give up generation abandonned also Human relationships, and Housing/work. BTS also talk about this issue in Bepsae (Silver Spoon) The last grade is 7 : gave up on dream and hope. BTS point the fact that “The media and grown-ups say we have no will, denouncing us, why are they killing us before we even try?” This makes the great point that the very people who urge teenagers to achieve things in life are the same people holding them back. Then RM said he will give up six things, but he won't give up the seventh : Hope. So BTS tells people to stop giving up on things and never give up on hope. Hope and hardwork, :"keep your head up, take my energy, energy, energy. Don’t give up, you know you’re not lonely. Our dawn is better than our days. So can I get a little bit of hope? Wake your sleeping youth and go!". Powerfull message in a catchy and "dope" song 😉
The versatility of their musical genre is amazing. Getting to know BTS is not complete without exploring their other genres. Try the Black Swan MV, House of Cards performance, Look Here, Spring Day, and countless others.
The saxophone is my favorite part💜😍
Hooray, you have a list! I love the “Dope” MV because it’s fascinating how they make it all look so easy and fun yet the lyrics tell you actually how hard it is. It’s not my favourite song though. I shall keep plugging away for Outro “Tear” live at Wembley 👌
By the way, 👌t shirt!
DOPE was an important step in BTS' career, but I definitely have to be in a MOOD for it, mostly because of the sax. But a lot of their songs that I enjoy now are songs that grew on me, or songs that I enjoyed more when I got context about where they were when they wrote it, or within the context of the album. 'Outro: Ego' is actually a song I hated when I first listened to it, and now it's the first thing I listen to in the morning. It partially grew on me because I got to know J-Hope a bit more (that song has his personality written all over it), but I also listened to it within the context of it's album and concept, and that solidified it as a favorite.
PS Thank you for turning on the subtitles! 💜💜💜
This song caught my attention 7 years ago and from there I did not leave, that make me fan of them 💜
Thanks for your reaction! I’m a 44 yo army and been for 3 years now. Is this my fave song? I don’t know! There isn’t a song that I don’t like or love from BTS. Over 200 songs, hard to say that it’s my favorite one. Probably not my top 20… too many songs haha 😂 I’m excited to follow your journey with BTS rabbit hole and interested to see your thoughts and learn something from it as well. Sending much love.. enjoy and you should try their live performances. It’s even better. They are soo good live
I love that youre being honest here 💜 its funny that the sax part is my fav from this song and it suits the beat and make me wanna jump and join them dance lol
Anw great reaction!!
BTS discography is full of so many incredible songs. They are even better LIVE. I loved the saxophone in this song - my favorite part.
Great reaction and I like when reactors are honest. You really don't have to like everything of them. But you're still respectful and you have a new subscriber here.
Dude! The sax is one of the BEST parts. Lol 😂 Listen to BTS Room Live Festa 2021 and you'll get a nice anthology of their early work to present day ..... and it'll knock your socks off!
Honest and genuine reaction/comment is the best!
Thank you for your honest and genuine opinion, don't be afraid to say what you really feel about them. We ARMY knows if the reaction is real; we will continue to watch your reactions, stay genuine 💜💜💜 Will wait for more!
BTS jobs in dope
RM : military
Jin : doctor
Suga : fireman
J hope : Car racer
Jimin : interrogator
Taehyung : detective
Junkook : police officer
ohhh i love this reaction because it’s very similar to mine when i first heard the song! very unique but the sax was kinda weird to me in a sense that i never heard anything like it before. but that’s exactly why i was hooked immediately because it was so unique and they managed to make such a “weird” sound work! i don’t think anyone else could make it sound as good as they did. the more you listen the better the song gets trust me! also, most kpop songs at that time (and even still) have a lot of instruments in the chorus but it’s mostly beats and some “noisy” sounds so bts’ decision to incorporate saxophone in the chorus and make it sound this good is so brave and i applaud them for it! love your reactions by the way, keep it up💜
I love this song so much i cosplayed as Jimin from this MV and did the Dope dance at a local comic con near me and i had fun, people were aslo asking me who I was so I explained to then everything about jimin and BTS.
Also i love how Jimin and Jungkook bounced of eachother, with their voices.
Jimin in this MV is why i love a man in uniform, i love Jimins voice and i also love his highnotes aswell but his character is the one i love, this is partly the reason Jimin is my ultimate kpop bias.
This song is totally Dope (see what i did there lol)
The Sax chorus was my fav, but I understand u. It might be that there r different things that come up in ur mind or u have associated with a sax, or have a particular vibe associated with saxophone which might not be going with this kind of song... this has happened with me too with a few songs (not of BTS though, luckily)
This is one of my favs! Yes ~ the footwork is impeccable! I always end up watching Jimin & JHope. Those 2 are truly amazing. I actually like the sax myself. But to me, the song is so much more than just the sax, so I don’t mind the sax at all. The lyrics about them working hard while others are out partying is truly their story. All 7 of them have worked really hard and sacrificed to get where they are. They all have my unwavering respect. Nice reaction from you! 😁
Let me say thank you for your true honest about how you really feel about Dope. Many are too wrryd about saying anything but I absolutely love this song instead of admitting that something wasn't vibing for them. I personally love this song but can appreciate & respect your opinion from your perspective.
Definately react to Black Swan! The vibe is like the total opposite of Dope, the lyrics have so much meaning (about losing your passion for something important to you, in BTS' case music) and choreo is beautiful. The whole thing is a masterpiece, and it is for sure one of their best songs, if not (in my of course a bit biased opinion) one of the greatest songs of all time!
I like your reaction and your honest opinion. It’s totally fine not to like the song or some parts of it. I also have some BTS songs which are not my cup of tea but still a big fan of the group and all the members. My personal favorite is Louder than bombs and Baepsae (Silver spoon). Both are b-sides and don’t have official MV (the latter has an amazing dance practice video though) but just so good!
Thank you once again- your reaction is what I’ve needed to wrap up my day. All the best!
If you do Bapsae, you really need to do the DKDKTV reaction as well.
This actually has a political message in the rap part "hidden" from us foreigners and little softened with RM's legendary wordplays..
When RM talks about giving up that is about the fenomenon that is going on atleast in South Korea and Japan where young people give up what we think are basics of life. In Korea it is called sanpo generation (and Wikipedia article about it is really good, there is quite all encompassing list of how it goes on as a social phenomenon.) and BTS have song that talks about it more it is aptly translated as silver spoon..
Many BTS songs you can find a excellent explanations from DKDKTV they can often explain (RM's) wordplays and the native sayings as well as cultural backgroung like in this one.
Also some MV's are part of the Bangtan Universe, where there is extremely dark story that was opened bit by bit and that had about as many fan theories as there is BTS fans (BTW now we are over 100 million strong). some of these theory videos are also named theory explanation videos and can really streer you far into the theories.. And they can get really confusing and spoilery if you have not seen everything and then some of the Bangtan Universe material (that includes particular MV's, some of their live shows, added materials in their albums, and this and that, and one whole game, and a full on web comic).
Hi there! Love the honest review. I can totally see how the sax may throw you off at first. I found the more I listened to the song the more it grew on me. And as much as I love this song, it's not a top BTS song for me. The lyrics are very powerful tho. They talk about young people giving up on their dreams and having no hope because of lack of opportunity in society. Would love to see you dive into some introduction videos now so you can get a deeper understanding of their true struggle to get to the top. It's wild! Excited to watch your journey with the boys!! Borahae 💜💜💜💜
Amo esta canción, amo su coreografía increíble, amo sus voces y sus personalidades
Thank you for checking out BTS!! Enjoy the rabbit hole =] Subscribed!
React to fire, not today, dna, home, permission to dance
Saxophone is a rare sound in popular music so it either challenges the ear or violates more conformist sensibilities which would prefer a more standard sonic source. For BTS, which is stylistically ultra-diverse group, I think this essentially one-off choice of an atypical instrument is what it is, an experiment with sound. BTS is not Springsteen's E Street Band which integrates saxophone as a central sound. Even at this young age with its company on the verge of bankruptcy, BTS was willing to go out of the box. And it should be noted in Dope's lyrics BTS speaks to their own hard work ethic in order to decry older generations who had boxed young people generally as a bunch of hopeless give ups. They literally call the older generation the enemy and advocate for the younger generation to put out energy and in so doing gain hope that they too can overcome much like BTS which was much maligned and disrespected at the time this track was released.
It's not one of my faves, but it's a very cool distinct sound from them. FIRE mv was released straight after, and you can actually hear a bit of DOPE playing in the beginning of the MV so it's a continuation of the topic. Between the two, I'd chose FIRE any day, and choreo there is even harder. 💜
Sean Staxx doesn't like the sax. It's one of my favs.I enjoy the sax but to each their own i suppose. Thanks for checking it out. Looking forward to your thoughts on them live.
Haha it grew on me a bit but still not enough! The rest of the song was lit and I’m excited to check their live stuff
More BTS reactions please. I enjoy your perspective on BTS.
I love Dope! The comments on the sax made me laugh and you wanting to know if other people didn't like it. I think it's one of those things where you like or dislike since it's a bit unexpected as an instrument.
Check out UGH! and Ddaeng 😊 BTS rap line is my favorite rap line.
Love Dope, it's interesting how different everyone's tastes are. The sax is so good 💃💕
I like your reaction and If you want more rap i really recommend to you Rm- "joke",
Agust D - "Agust D" and J-Hope - "More".
Each member of BTS have solo project. These three are solo project of rappers. I think you can discover another part of their talent better.
Even though I'm a fan, for many songs I do feel like 'I don't know whether I like this'. And a few hrs later I'm humming it and by the second listen its a banger.
Somehow you cringing at the sax was quite endearing. 🤣
Love the honest reactions. Looking forward to what you listen to next.
Hey Sean,
Once again, thanks for the great reaction. I agreed with a lot of the things you said. Definitely not my favorite BTS song either, but here are some things I like about the song that you may have missed:
RM’s verse includes some great social commentary that you won’t notice just by reading the closed captions. “Given up on n” or “n포세대” is a Korean slang coined up in the early 2010s and widely used up until the mid 2010s to refer to the hardships the younger generation faced. Not a surprise because this song was a follow up single for their album The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Part 1, first album of their “Youth Trilogy”, dedicated to the struggling youth.
The term/phrase refers to the younger generation’s struggles including them having to give up on ‘n’ number of things. Initially used as “3포세대” or “the generation that had to give up on three things”. The three were initially dating, marriage, and having children. The term expanded in both usage and meaning to include things like employment, housing, health and so on.
Another great song from the same era that touches on similar subjects is the song Baepsae. In these songs, BTS aims to inspire the youth but also criticize the older generations that refuse to acknowledge the changing economic climate and the struggling youth that they are partially (or largely) responsible for.
I hope this helped. I will be waiting for more reactions.
Take care.
Thanks for sharing, people have no idea the depth of messaging throughout BTS' catalog, even in some of the seemingly light stuff
OMG- the sax is my favorite part! To each his own, I guess.
Support... ALWAYS.. and YES, this is one os my favourite... 🥰💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽
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New subscriber🌟🌟 love your reaction. This is the that made me become an ARMY back in 2015. Can’t wait to see your other reactions😊💜
Well being that at the time when it was released it definitely was a different sound from all the other music and relevant at that time. Which is what you want..a versatile sound that will set you apart in the industry. Not the generic sound we hear ALL the time these days. They cannot be compared to your style of music you create or other typical western artist. They are their own genre. This why I like their discography so much.
🔥 mv reaction Sean keep up the good hard work keep grindin love ❤️ your videos sm
Thank you 🙏🖤
Gracias por reaccionar a BTS 💜💜💜💜💜💜
The first time I heard this song it was a live concert clip and I don’t think the sax was so dominant but I am attached to the song this way as well.
Podrías verlos individualmente ... Son expectaculares...
Vocal line
V Kim Taehyung... Singularity o stigma
JK jungkook ... My Time o euphoria
Jin ...epiphany o moon
Jimin ... Filter o lie... Serendipity
Rap líne
Suga... Daechwita... The lash
J Hopeeee... More... Arson... Ego... mamá
RM... Jocker ... Persona... Reflexión
Es que no imaginas la cantidad de canciones que tienen... Ya llegando a las 400
Saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱✌️💜
honest but appreciative -- thanks for the respect and open mind !!! i love this song - i think the sax reflected well on the times when it was released ...
Haha I’ve never seen someone specifically not like the saxophone in this song 😂 Most people talk about how surprised they are to hear it and how much they like it. So funny to watch 😭 Can’t wait to continue watching your journey
It is fantastic live…FANTSTIC
A classic BTS song, thanks for reacting to it 💜 I recommend songs like Spine Breaker, Boy In Luv, and their debut song No More Dream. More hip-hop/rap oriented if you're into that. They're older songs, such as Dope, include much more of it!
Thanks Sean! Normally sax makes me cringe, but it adds a nice funky "flavor" to this one
The sax is fn amazing. Cheesey my ***. That's what makes it unique.
Can’t wait to see u react at BTS Black swan!!!!
Cracks me up when people answer him 🤣 they have a HUGE discography and I'm not even getting into their BU. All I can tell you is to strap in, there's no one like them. Hope you have fun.. Good luck 💜
RM IS THE MOST AMAZING MAN ALIVE I LOVE HIM SO MUCH
great reaction thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏
@@SeanStaxxMusic i like reactions like yours cuz you actually mentioned everything.!! you noticed the lyrics, the beat, the dance choreo, everything. its ok if you didnt like the saxophone. you said your opinion with respect and that matters a lot!!
I also recommend BTS "UGH".
there are no MVs, but there is a live presentation with subtitles.and only 3 of them sing.. only the rap part.BTS has 3 rap and 4 vocals.
I was BLOWN AWAY by Ugh! Explained at dkdktv and super grateful I watched it, mandatory viewing imo, did you see it?
Rm- joke 💜
Pleasee reacto to BTS Festa Room Live!! 💜
On the way!
Trabajo mucho trabajo y talento ,BTS desde que empezaron se dedicaron a perfeccionarse hasta lograr lo que ahora son ,ídolos que llegan a los corazones de quienes los admiramos y sus canciones son con mensajes positivos y trasmiten vibras positivas ,son motivadores ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍👍👍👍👍💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷😘🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪
dance practise was also lit 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Every song from BTS i really loved,,
I hope you'll react the rap line solo..and cypher, 1,2,3 and 4.
Another great reaction thanks!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed and loved your every single reaction and I wish you react to (heartbeat) it's amazing song.
And if you want really meaningful and great songs from bts it's always the b-side tracks for me and a lot of people.