I love that you add your thoughts during your editing process. I often wonder if reactors see other things when they are editing. You are very incitegul too. Loving your reactions 💜 The guy with the black shaggy hair is known by stage name V, Kim Taehyung. It was his voice that drew me into BTS in the first place.
My little notes are a combination. I actually write notes while I watch to avoid pausing too much and then I'll add them as comments (or sometimes it's my stupid jokes) but then other times I do notice new things and it's a good chance to drop that there too! Or make fun of myself because I actually hate seeing and hearing myself. 😭 I'm glad you enjoyed! I haven't done much BTD so there's much more come! ⛓️❤️⛓️
Guy with blue hair: Jimin (he learned contemporary) Guy with the nice flow: Suga Guy with the dark voice: RM (the leader) Shaggy-haired guy: V Guy that looked in the mirrors: Jin Guy that walked away in the end: Jungkook And the seventh one is the one and only dance leader and our sunshine: J-Hope 💜 If you want to know more about them react to the guide to the bangtan 7 from Taylor Mari. Army likes to watch people react to that guide and we don't care about how long it is. It's lots to read, but you will learn a lot about them. As songs I recommend blood, sweat and tears and fake love💜
You are incredibly observant. Bravo to you. A lot of people miss things in BTS videos because there is often a lot going on. Nice to watch this with you. Thank you for reacting.
I really appreciate this. I know I'll miss things (and I know people will tell me when I do! 😆) but I do try to pay attention and appreciate everything that groups/artists/choreographers/producers put into these projects! Thank you so much for watching with me! ❤️
When you talked about how people pay money just to see someone do something like this, it just showed me how spoiled I am by BTS. Because they really go above and beyond in their live shows. The Black Swan performance live is EPIC. It has an entire intro that just by itself would have people pay for tickets to see that.
Black Swan btw is about their real fear they had of losing their passion for their art eg Song writing, Composing, Producing, Rapping, Singing, dancing, going on stage even staying in the business. They of course over came it. The Shadow at the end of the MV that falls down into nothing represents them overcoming their fear of losing their passion for their art. Shadow is a psychological term that's used for the place were we hide/store our darkest thoughts and fears.
I think you will also really like Blood Sweat &Tears and Fake Love as well. All their Korean releases are extremely meaningful. They put so much thought into each album. Always have a theme that they talk about. The members (especially RM and Suga, two of the three rappers) are most involved in their musical direction unlike most K-pop groups. They don't just perform what they're given and that's a very special Bighit thing where they wanted BTS to be in charge of the music.
I knew the actor in Love Wins All was from BTS but I hadn't seen him perform so I think I didn't make the connection. He's got a lot of talent! Thank you for watching! ❤️
Jimin with blue hair was the top student studying contemporary dance at the Busan Highschool For ARTS. His dance teachers did not want him to leave. Before he started at Busan he had been offered a scholarship to go to China after his blackbelt to continue his martial arts training. He has always known what he wanted. Please react to Jimins voice live in concert SERENDIPITY It's a solo and I think you will enjoy his choreo immensely.
@@juneseghni they did not do hip hop classes at Busan at time. It was an extra curricular class and it was that teacher. His teachers at his contemporary gave him an ultimatum. However when Jimin got in first try he changed his mind. He said as far as he knew there must have been nearly 1,000 auditioning and Jimin got it. You could tell he was impressed.
@@ChainReactionsChannelhe sings, dances, acts, models, directs, composes, plays saxophone and trumpet, not too bad at rapping too! I must have missed some of his other talents😂 All 7 guys are multitalented!
Yes that's V ,the baritone of the group and the one that has the widest vocal range ,you might want to check his Singularity MV and live performance and stigma live,you won't regret it.
BTS have songs about so many things and in so many genres, you'll be surprised. from agressive hip hop to ballads, they have it all. dont forget how much say and how involved they are in their music, their lyrics are written by the members for the majority of their songs. they also participate in composing and producing. they are versatile with their choreo too. tho they started as a hip hop based group, they evolved into their own genre basically. there's a video that shows the behind the scenes of Jimin's solo dance (blue hair), he studied contemporary dance. usually armys need to seek further help to understand their work this song is based on a quote by Martha Graham: "a dancer dies twice-once when they stop dancing and this first death is more painful". its about their fear of losing their passion for music, RM (deep voice guy) makes a direct reference to this quote in his verse. because they are part of the kpop industry, they can be (i guess) perceived as having assigned positions within the group, but honestly armys dont care about those, they have their own way of choosing parts in songs and they have solo songs in their group albums as well. bts themselves dont care for those either from what i could see. theres a video essay about this made by boracity magazine, she can explain this better than me, its called "the problem with kpop lines". if you'll watch the guide to bts you'll notice yourself they all bring something unique and equally important to the group, so theres really no need for it. we usually just say that RM, Suga and J-Hope are the rappers and Jin, Jimin, V and Jungkook are the vocalists.
I understand not needing defined roles, I think that's great. I just know a lot of (most?) groups use the titles so I want to make sure I acknowledge that. But if BTS doesn't use them then great! I like the idea of everyone just doing what they want/enjoy! That RM reference is deep I really like that, thank you so much for sharing! ❤️
@@ChainReactionsChannelyou are correct, they don’t really need the labels but they did actually start out with them in 2013 like this: RM: leader and Main Rapper, composer and lyricist J-Hope: Main Dancer and Choreography Leader, Rapper, sub vocalist Jimin: Main Dancer, Lead vocalist Jungkook: Main Vocalist, Lead dancer, sub rapper, centre Suga: Lead rapper, producer, composer and lyricist Jin: Vocalist and visual V: Vocalist and later added as a Lead dancer Honestly, none of it matters now. They are just 7 multi-skilled individuals 💜
That was Jimin who is trained in Contemporary dance and also Hip hop dance battles, he also a martial arts expert having won an scholarship to train in China. He combines all 3 things when he dances and has the most amazing high voice with some really deep growls that make's his singing voice very different but then all 3 vocalists are different and can blend amazingly when they harmonise and yet they are all soloists. The 3 Rappers are all different also and can also all sing 2 of the Rappers were Rappers in the South Korean underground Hip Hop Scene with different stage names both from the age of 13 where they battled rapped against much older South Korean Rappers. One the Rappers is also an award winning Producer for another artist at another company and also writes for artist at other companies.
Jimin is the dancer. He is trained in contemporary dance and hip hop. The black haired shaggy haired guy isV. The first singer is Suga, a rapper. The second singer is RM, a rapper and the leadet. Read a Guide to BTS. nexr should be On kinetic manifesto
BTS is the complete package. There is not a day that goes by that I don't listen/watch them. Although they have some pop songs, I would not define them as that. They are quite diverse. Their lyrics and story-telling are top tier.
You liked Sugas rapflow and Rm's delivery, I would recommend Sugas aka Agust d solosong Haegeum and Rm solosong Wildflower 💜 for Bts songs I suggest On kinetic manifesto film.
@ChainReactionsChannel As well as On Kinetic Manifesto (you'll love), the rapline have their own songs as well. I think you might like 'Ugh'. Studio version is great but live is something else.
Some contextual notes which I hope will add to your understanding of what’s going on here. BTS are in many ways as much a performance art collective as they are a music act. Their lives, thoughts and experiences are woven through everything they do and the songs and videos track their growth as individuals and as a group. A word that continually comes up is ‘authenticity’, which is not something usually associated with k-pop. Black Swan was written in 2019 and is part of their exploration of Jungian psychology (and by extension the work of Nietzsche and Hesse) that began in 2015/16. They have a magical ability to take high concepts and complex ideas and apply them to their own lives through their music in a way that captivates audiences. Heck, they even have an audience participation song called ‘Magic Shop’ which is based on a psychodramatic therapy technique. They’d gone through some really tough times in late 2017 and 2018 which left them physically and mentally drained, to the point where they’d considered disbanding. Fortunately, they found a way through that but there was a remaining demon of doubt about whether total burnout might happen. This is the Jungian Shadow that they live with and it is the subject of Black Swan, the artist’s fear of losing their passion for their art. The key is the quote from Martha Graham about a dancer’s ‘first death’, and it’s all the more poignant because she was hugely influential in the contemporary dance tradition that Jimin, the dance soloist here, trained in. Everything in a BTS video is considered, even the costume switches in Black Swan are used to show the Shadow gradually invading their initially bright on-stage persona. The vocal processing is used deliberately, to bring their usually distinct vocal tones closer together, melding them into a singular character, the artist who fears that their first death is imminent. The next song in the sequence is the anthemic ‘ON’, which moves toward a resolution of that fear. If you react to that, I’d suggest watching the dance focussed Kinetic Manifesto version of the video, as the main official mv contains a lot of symbolic imagery which may distract. It’s interesting that you mentioned pairing and duality, as those feature heavily in the fictional, supernatural parallel life story that they started weaving through their work in 2015. The Bangtan Universe (BU) is very complex and spread across multiple music videos and albums, short films, album notes, books and a webtoon.
Hi, enjoyed your reaction so much. "Blue Hair" / Black swan wings is Jimin. Deep rap voice is RM. "Bump Bump Bump" you like is V at first the second is JK. Flow at the end you like is Suga before him that comes in hard is J-Hope. At the mirros is Jin/ aka WWH. (...hope this helps). Another "Moody" one I think you may like to listen to is Louder than Bombs. (no MV available) but still worth checking out. Hope you enjoy. Have a great day.
They’re amazing. What you’re saying re recommendations is accurate. These are all fantastic. “Mic Drop” with Steve Aoki is more hip hop/rap, “Fake Love”, “Spring Day”, and “Blood, Sweat, and Tears” is more like “Black Swan”. They have >15 genres, in their vast > decade long career. You’ll never be disappointed, even if it’s not your style. They’re so talented.
Fantastic video, I love the way you edit your videos and the comments you make. I must say: the live performances of black swan are out of this world. Bts has an instrumental version of black swan and on shows they usually use that as a intro to the song and, incremented to the dance, it really is something else. So!! I would recommend checking it some time 😊 Really looking foward to more bts reactions of yours, you'll find out how versatile they are as a group and how engaged with their art they all are, even in solo projects. Stay well !! 💜💜💜
Jimin has the blue hair. He is also the one dancing in the background. He can do any type/style of dancing. Yes he is the same one dancing. He is amazing. Blue hair. Jimin Shaggy hair V Good flow. Suga Deep voice. RM Thank you for reacting to our guys. Please react to more BTS.
You are very observant and I am sure you will enjoy BTS a lot especially since they have a lot of depth to them and their music. Take your time with it, pause as much as you feel the need to and simply enjoy the journey. Can't wait to see more of your reactions to BTS
BTS songs are usually very deep lyrically. They do have some fun stuff that is just for the feel-good vibes but usually when they make music, it's because they have something to say. A lot of their lyrics talk about self-love, loneliness, mental health and societal issues. Even when their songs sound upbeat and happy, the lyrics can be quite dark. For some future reaction suggestions: For BTS FAKE LOVE MIC Drop ON (Kinetic Manifesto) Blood Sweat and Tears Not Today I would also recommend reacting to the Guide to the Bangtan 7 by Taylor Mari. It will give you an introduction to each member. The video is about 49 minutes long. It is best to do one long video rather than break it up into parts but it's up to you. :D ARMY will watch anyway! For member's solo work Wildflower - RM (feat. youjeen) Joke - RM Do You - RM Daechwita - Agust D Haegeum - Agust D AMYGDALA - Agust D [these are a trilogy and should be watched in this order] Arson - j-hope MORE - j-hope On the Street - j-hope (with J. Cole) Epiphany - Jin The Astronaut - Jin Love Me Again - V Slow Dancing - V Singularity - V Set Me Free pt.2 - Jimin Like Crazy - Jimin 3D - Jungkook (feat. Jack Harlow) Still With You - Jungkook [this one doesn't have a MV but the music is on YT] Euphoria - Jungkook Looking forward to more reactions from you!
With "Black Swan," BTS divulge their most harrowing shadow yet, one that any person who lives for making art faces: losing the passion for creating. "A dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful." Martha Graham. This quote is at the root of the sentiments inlaid in "Black Swan." Much like a dancer feels purposeless when they can no longer express themselves through dance, BTS contends that the day that music no longer fills them with the same passionate fire as before, or even if there came a day when they stopped creating music - what they feel is their life's purpose - it would feel like death. RM sings, "If this can no longer resonate / No longer make my heart vibrate / Then this may be how I die my first death." Once again, BTS affirm that despite their countless record-breaking accolades, the wealth they've amassed, and their ever-increasing fame, they are artists. What means most to them is the art - music, visuals, dances - that they create. I highly suggest watching guide to the Bangtan 7 by Taylor Mari to learn who they are Have a great day💜
Jimin could be a dance star if he wanted. His ability to interpret emotion is better than any professional ballet dancer, in my opinion. The song is on the same theme as the film, they are discussing that they are afraid of losing their love for their art. If you like Jimin's dancing you should watch a recent release where he dances to a song called Stuck on You.
I like how you broke down the video. From the dance to the lyrics. These are very talented individuals. If you liked this song I think you will enjoy a lot of their songs. they have songs in so many genres you will have a lot of choices. Thank you!💜
Seems like Im always late to the party, but I really, really enjoy your reactions. You are attentive, and appreciative of their art. It feels like I am watching it again for the first time. And V's bump, bump, bump? Im right there with you. Please don't be put off by haters in the comments. I look forward to more BTS reactions from you. +
My favorite performance of this song is at the PTD On Stage Los Angeles concert (SOFI Stadium Dec., 2021). I was there, and their backup dancers became one with BTS on the introduction dance performance, and it was an EPIC piece of art. You should really check it out. V is the one you asked about. He was acting with IU in LOVE WINS ALL. If you want to get to know who they are, check out the Taylor Mari introduction.
I love your comments about their dancing. Here are some of my favorite choreography from BTS: * Emotive: Fake Love, Blood Sweat and Tears * Very synchronized: Danger, Boy in Luv * Powerful: Run BTS, ON (Kinetic Manifesto) * Fun and playful: Baepsae, Go Go * Solo dances by Jimin: Stuck with You (lots of floor choreo), I Need U Since you like rap, the BTS rap line is definitely something you'll want to explore: * RM: Wild Flower, Joke * Agust D: Daechwita, Haegeum, Amygdala (a trilogy to be watched in this order) * J-hope: More, Arson To get to know the other vocalists: * Jin: The Astronaut, Epiphany * Jimin: Set Me Free Pt. 2, Like Crazy * V: Tiny Desk Concert
There is so much to explore with their music and videos, they are individually amazing artists, collectively their range is extremely expansive. So much to discover and love. I look forward to watching you dive in with both feet.
Thank you for sharing your reaction to Black Swan, I believe this song also reflects their own fear of losing their passion for music. BTS are down to earth & relatable artists bec they never shy away from sharing their feelings and emotions in their songs which also resonates to most of us who follow them. The guide to the Bangtan 7 by Taylor (with the help of other BTS Armys) will explain what their roles are in the group and what they each bring to the table that make them the global superstars that they are today.
The shaggy hair guy is V. He is known for him smooth sweet baritone vocals and stage performances. He is the visual king, stage king, idol of idols, father of Kpop, diamond voice of south Korea, South Koreas national treasure, most handsome man in the world, and most popular k-idol in the world. Kim Taehyung, V, is incredibly talented and is a bit eccentric. He is very unique and draws so much attention no matter what he does. He is the member with probably the least lines and camera time. He started out being mostly unseen in their earlier videos but was the one that stood out the most. His acting skills, facial expressions, and charisma are studied by other idols. His music is very unique too. You will never hear anyone sound like him. He is a league of his own. Most of all he is very humble, down to earth, and loving. His solo EP LAYOVER is amazing and he made 5 MVs for it. It is often called an all kill mini album. Must watch is his live performances of STIGMA and SINGULARITY. He has other solo songs like SWEET NIGHT, WINTER BEAR, SCENERY, SNOW FLOWER and OST CHRISTMAS TREE , just to name a few. V’s has a collaboration with UMI called WHEREVER U R. TINY DESK KOREA with V, Band sessions and TAKE ONE are also live performances worth watching. He performs with a live band on two of those performances. He showed off his vocals on these live performances. He is in the military where he joined SDT, elite special forces, and is now serving as a Military Police Officer. He will have a new single out on MARCH 15th called FRI(END)S. He already released two teasers on it. He worked really hard to give plenty of material to entertain his fans while he is serving. ( Korean shows, plenty of magazine covers, VICNIC,commercial ads: one with Jackie Chan, other live performances and starring with IU on LWA. All the members are crazy talented too and are worth reacting to. I found your reaction quite delightful.👍👍🫶✌️🐯👑🐻💜♥️💜♥️💜BORAHAE
The essence of this song is about the death of creativity being our first death before the final death. Always pay attention to their lyrics, it is what makes them truly great. Welcome to a rabbit hole.
“They’re just layering the dopeness.” Best description of a BTS performance. 🤣 There are always layers - some you don’t even notice on the first watch! Great reaction! Very detail oriented. This song is inspired by a famous quote - A dancer dies twice. Once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful. They are writing about their fears of losing their inspiration.
BTS is - among other things - known for their concpt work/albums. Before this was their "Love Yourself" era (3 albums). But to "Love Yourself" you have to "Know Yourself": psychology So we are now on "the Map of the Soul" which is a standard book about Jungian psychology. The story is as follows: Intro: Persona (RM) -> Boy With Luv -> Interlude: Shadow (Suga/Agust D) -> Black Swan -> On -> Outro: Ego (J-Hope) "Black Swan" is based on the thriller you mentioned and therefore also the ballett "Swan Lake". You can see it for example when Jin turns from the mirrors to the camera but his mirror images do not move with him. What makes the ballett so difficult to dance is the fact that the prima ballerina plays a double role: that of the innocent princess and that of the less innocent daughter of the mage that cursed her - a stark contrast and tricky to portray. In the movie challenged to do explore her dark side to play the black swan better it drives the ballerina insane. "Black Swan" is as pointed out an exploration of their shadow as artists. The "shadow" as a psychological term how Carl Jung uses it is our unconsciousness; What we believe others can't accept about ourself, what we even deny existing to ourself because it is "unacceptablle": anger, fear, hate, insecurity, what keeps us up at night, makes us depressed and brings us to our knees when we least expect it when we hide from it too well. But the shadow is part of us. We can't escape it. But to be as close as we can be to our "true self" we need as much as it is possible of it pulled into our conscious mind - which is hurtfull. In "Black Swan" we look at the shadow and explore it. It's funny to me that both `95ers caught your attention here. Jimin is (together with J-Hope) one of the best dancers in Idol music. He has also a rather interesting voice: a countertenor V (Kim Taehyung) - curly hair - is a good contrast to him as his voice is the only baritone among the vocalists. Because of the music choices of the group he also sings often in his higher register. As mentioned you saw im acting in IU's MV. But the whole group is unique and very multi-talented: They are the ones that make their own music, write a lot and decides the themes since their debut in 2013. It helps that the group was built around the underground rapper RM who is not only a genius but also a poet (the one who "cut" his throat). Suga/Agust D (the first rapper who knelt on the stage) is also a now international aknowledged producer. Like RM he began in the underground scene but also learned production in a small studio in his teens. Taylor Mari has a short intro. But if you are interested to also learn more of K-pop/Idol music I'd look into both bby gang mag's video essay and "The Rise of Bangtan"-series. It's very fascinating. You nice! Keep going!
Thank you for listening to BTS! Black Swan is about the fear of losing love for their art, music. DKDKTV channel is a good source of explanation for BTS content. A good video to learn about BTS is the Taylor Mari Bangtan 7 Guide. To watch them sing LIVE I recommend BTS TINY DESK CONCERT, as well as 2021 BTS FESTA ROOM LIVE, a sample of hits, but just enough if you want to react later to the full songs. Borahae! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜OT7
Yes I hadn't seen him as a singer/dancer yet so I didn't really *know* who he was in Love Wins All but he made me cry in that MV and he had maybe my favorite part of this MV!
Thank YOU for watching! I celebrate flooreo all the time on this channel - if people are on the ground, we're going to talk about it! More BTS to come, thank you for watching!
Love your reaction. Ive only known BTS for 3 months but totally taken with their skill, performance, lyrical meaning, rap, variety. Subscribing to follow your journey. I love their dance practices too as a fixed camera allows me to see all the moves more clearly. I also love Fake love and mic drop and blood, sweat and tears, On Kinetic manifesto, Run BTS (not to be confused with the variety show of the same name) and older stuff too like Fire, NO, no more dream. Then there are amazing ballads and full out rap songs. So much to explore.
For a contrast you could do Mic Drop (rap/hip hop) or Dynamite (pop feel good song and their 1st #1 Billboard). Fake Love is moody, big hit! Another popular choice is Boy With Luv ft Halsey ( feel good song) or ON Kinetic Manifesto (anthem ) So much more and they are all excellent! Look forward to more, hard to find a good reactor lately so thank you!
Yes, BTS definitely "layer the dopeness in their songs. Doolset is a good place to go to analyze the lyrics if you're into that. Lyricism is a big part of BTS's charm in their songs. They write and produce most of their music. If you are interested in going down the rabbit hole, there are months and months of songs to choose from; be it solo work, vocal line, rap line or the whole group, I'm sure you'll find something you'll connect with, just like all ARMY'S do. Welcome and thank you for sharing your reactions. Keep up the great work ‼️ ☮️ 💜
Hello ! Thank you for taking the time to react to BTS. If you choose to continue on the BTS journey , you will understand what the hype surrounding them is all about. Tell yourself this, they are not the biggest group in the world for nothing. There is lots and lots of substance to back this up. I hope you dive into them , cause you won’t regret it. Unfortunately, you will get some rude comments from immature people, but most of ARMY is very respectful and loyal. We will follow. 💜
Fun reaction, I like that you show your emotions and appreciate what they’re doing. Fun fact: you said this was dope, dad joke incoming, no, that was black swan, but you could react to their song „dope“ 😂. It’s an old song from their early career with lots of nice and clean choreo, fast footwork, great rapping, ok the video shows that they did not have the highest budget for mvs in their early years but it’s a great song and fun mv!
Really enjoyed your discussion/2nd watch section. I didn't think you were thinking about all these different elements during your first watch. Hopefully you keep this format.❤
Hi! I'm glad you enjoyed it, I can confirm this is how I do all of my MV reactions! When I do album reactions, it doesn't always work to do it that way but yeah. Thanks for watching!
Flooreo made me laugh. This was an excellent reaction and you had some really interesting comments. I love your appreciation for dance. Jimin (blue hair) is astoundingly flexible with insane core strength and muscle control. This was the MV that sent me down the rabbit hole. I love contemporary dance (dance in general actually) and was like, “Wait. A K-pop group is doing contemporary barefoot with dance lighting? And doing it well? Whaaaaaaat?” and I was done for. lol What I love about this is that (imo) there are a couple of layers happening here. Yes, the fear of falling out of love with music/their art. Also, this was part of the Map of the Soul: 7 album which is a concept by Carl Jung that includes the “shadow.” That’s the darker part of us we don’t want to accept/acknowledge. Only when you accept your shadow as part of yourself can you become whole. The progression of the shadows and their connection to them during the video is stunning.
I really enjoyed this reaction. ❤️ Please do more, doesn’t really even matter all that much which song you land on. Most of their discography is dope, although Black Swan is definitely a gem in particular. I’d say ON Kinetic Manifesto as a first pick. Some of their best songs sadly don’t have MVs but performance videos of The Truth Untold for vocal line and UGH or Outro:Tear for rapline would be great. Or for solo stuff, please check out Jimin, our performative dancer. Lie, Set Me Free pt. 2 and Like Crazy are particularly good.
PS - their original videos via Big Hit or Hybe will not be blocked. I really enjoyed your commentary. You helped me see things in a different light (even though I've watched the video soooo many times)
They all do all the things, writing, dancing, etc. but here is a short breakdown in order they joined BTS. RM (deep voice)- leader/spokeperson, main writer and producer, Rapline, began rapping age 13, underground rapper Suga (swagger)-main writer/producer, Rapline, began in underground rap scene against parents wishes J -Hope - Main/Lead Dancer, writer/producer, Rapline, started as street dancer Jin- vocal line, oldest, went to school for acting. Recruited for looks JungKook- lead singer of vocal line, main dancer, joined group at age 13 V (shaggy hair guy)- vocal line, danceline, joined at age 15 Jimin (blue hair): main dancer, vocal line, started as contemporary dancer at an Arts High School. I loved that you had to watch it twice cuz it’s just that good. Watch ON: Kinetic Manifesto Mic drop
Normally I don't comment but this was such a nice watch! Really glad to see someone pay so much attention to the content of the video, BTS is truly an amazing group. I've been a fan since 2017 myself, and love seeing others discover them with such an open mind but most of all honesty. They aren't everyone's cup of tea which is understandable but a lot of people fake reactions for views. Not that you need my praise, but this video overall was amazing! I subscribed :) Jimin is also my bias, lol. ( The blue haired guy). I think his voice is so unique and all the dance he can do is extraordinary.
loved how you breakdown your reaction to the MV. your attention to details is great. one thing about BTS is they never shy away to discuss or talk about the hardest topics in their songs, like mental health, societal issues, etc. you’ll discover it when you dig deep into their discography. they do a lot of diff genres. if you want to know them more pls check A Guide to BTS Members: The Bangtan 7 by Taylor Mari.💜
Shaggy hair is V who I just mentioned at at the end of my last post he's a Baritone with a huge range very unusual within Kpop but then BTS aren't completely Kpop they have one foot in it of course but it's one of the reasons they are the Biggest global group not just the biggest Kpop group. They took a tiny bankrupt kpop company and made its the biggests Kpop cooperation and all 7 members were given the same amount of shares in the company. This is what happens when you get a CEO who love's music and recognises real talents and encourages them to be Real Artist doing their own thing making their own choices and decisions. Being real with their music believing in their ablities to write about where they are in their life's journey, tell their own stories rather than be handed a song and told his is the concept and do it sing it. It's why they get so much hate and are why the kpop Industry tried to silence them. There lyric's are everything extremely deep and meaningful and have helped millions of people worldwide.
Enjoyed your reaction, Since you like Suga's flow, I seen that someone recommended Haegeum or Amygdala, but I would start with Daechwita since it is the first song in the Trilogy, followed by Haegeum then Amygdala. Jimin (blue haired/contemporary dancer in this video) also has solo songs which showcases his dance skills and his angelic voice...Like Crazy and Set Me Free Pt 2 is two of his latest but to get a real sense of his vocal tone and poetry in motion dance I would recommend Serendipity live or Lie Live. I could go on all day with each member, but I am sure there are others here that will recommend so I will keep this short,. Thanks again for joining the BTS rabbit hole,.
I don't think anyone else has said this yet but - V (black shaggy hair guy) is also the male actor in IU's "Love Wins All" video that you reacted to previously.
Great reaction! You broke down the choreo as well as the melody. If you are interested, you can dive into the lyrics on your own time as it is one of the more deep meaningful track in BTS’s discography. I see many have named the members and I am glad to read you have remembered watching V in IU’s Love Wins All mv. Loved your reaction on that mv too. Looking forward to more reactions 💜
Thanks for reacting! I've been watching them for a little over two years now but I consider myself a newbie. They rarely have a song that isn't deep, even from the beginning (debut song No More Dream). Their most poppy song, imo, is Dynamite, their first fully English song. Released at the height of isolating in 2020, they just wanted to share something light and fun. Butter and Permission to Dance are the other two English songs that followed. None of the three were written by BTS (I think Ed Sheeran wrote PTD?). I love these three. They are what got my attention, but they just don't really represent BTS accurately, and people can misjudge the group if they listen to these songs first. That doesn't mean you shouldn't watch them. You probably have heard Butter and Dynamite before, but you can still react to the videos. I'd even suggest reacting to the Seven video, if you didn't end up watching it. It's worth a watch! 😊 I think the most pop song that came from them is Boy with Luv. The lyrics are still a bit deeper than a typical pop song. I would recommend explanation videos for a few of their songs, either due to exceedingly complex lyrics or because of cultural references. Spring Day, Baepsae, Spine Breaker, Idol, and Blood Sweat and Tears are the ones that come to mind.
The fact that you spend time pointing out details of the performances is impressive to me - thank you for actually watching them, a lot of reactors simply don't. Army will watch , multiple times, any content you give.. the majority of us are polite ... we are however, very protective of our seven and once you dive into their journey a little deeper you will totally understand why. A reminder to all Army subs though... it is never an excuse to be rude or demanding.... that's not what we have learnt from BTS. I hope you enjoy your BTS journey - you will have a lot of support along the way ! 💜
Army from canada Subscribed today after going back through your videos Welcome to our rabbit hole… BTS are all in active military service right now but still releasing solo tracks… Their catalogue is about 300-400 deep depending how you classify stuff… incredible variety of genre bending tracks… the b-sides are every bit as good as the title tracks but here are some MV’s that serve as good intros for new reactors Fake love Blood sweat and tears On kinetic manifesto Mic drop Not today Some lives NPR tiny desk Outro:tear live from wembley Zero o’clock live Magic shop live Answer love myself from Tokyo dome A good source for lives with the best lyrics The enjoy BTS more channel 💜💜💜
You like dark and moody. I recommend "Spring Day" and "Fake Love". "Silver Spoon" has nice juxtaposition of happy, almost silly performance, with meaningful lyrics (any live performance).
What a fantastic reaction! I see in the comments that the members have been broken down for you. There is a 2 minute video on the Hybe channel of Jimin dancing a contemporary piece to Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber's song 'Stuck With You.' Its worth checking out but I would love to see you react to it. :) This is hands down one of the best reaction videos I have seen. I'm really looking forward to seeing you react to more BTS. If you enjoyed a bit of darker lyrics I highly recommend the live performance of Outro: Tear from wembley stadium. It is the three rappers (Rm, J-Hope and Suga). It's a song from when they were considering disbanding in 2018. Borahae!!
Парень с синими волосами, Чимин ! Включает в свою хореографию, элементы боевых искусств и балетные вставки, которыми занимался с детства ! Голос Шуги ! Б. Т. С любимая группа!
Wow, I love how observant you are! As far as dance goes, they are known for their talents and precision. May I recommend some amazing dance performances/ practices and videos... A good throw back but you'll be able to clearly see some amazing precision is "Danger Dance Practice". For MVs, I would suggest, "ON: Kinetic Manifesto", "Save Me", "Dope", "Fire", "Blood, Sweat and Tears", "Not Today" : (A personal fave). There are tons more, but that should be a good list to properly overwhelm you. LOL! For live performances, "Boy Meets Evil - MAMA 2016", "BTS MMA 2018 - Intro & Idol Performance", "BTS MMA 2019 - Full Performance".... I'll stop with those because I'm getting overwhelmed with which ones to suggest. LOL! Also, you might REALLY like Jimin's solo MV "Set me Free: Pt 2". He's an outstanding dancer, classically trained and even plays down his abilities and talents because he's super humble and always says he's going to work harder. There is a X account that analyzes his dance called "JiminUncut" if you like a deep dive into his dance. All 7 of them are brilliant! I'm so happy to see you reacting to them!!! You're awesome! Ok... that was kinda long... I'm gonna go now. BYE!
Enjoyed your reaction! I appreciated your attention to detail and that you noticed the shadows and connected the title to the film. Both do reference shadows and the Martha Graham quote about a dancer having two deaths. BTS often reference Carl Jung’s concept of the Shadow. The rapline each have a solo on different elements of Jung’s diagram of the psyche, Persona, Shadow, and Ego. DKDKTV has great breakdowns of each. Would love to see your reactions to these MVs, maybe combo reactions to the MV and explanations? If you want some darker themed suggestions Blue & Grey, The Truth Untold, and a rap line track called Ddaeng are all great. DKDKTV’s explanation of Ddaeng is great for understanding language play and cultural references. 💜
I think the songs people have recommended are: Fake Love ON (I’m assuming the Kinetic Manifesto version) Mic Drop All great! Subscribed and looking forward to tuning in!
There is so much content for you to listen and watch..while the 3 English songs released during the pandemic was meant to brighten the mood of the period. That being said, seeing their 'live' performances of your least favorite songs, puts a whole new spin of their music... how their live performances sound better than the recorded versions never fails to be shocking. looking forward to your viewing journey. Obviously, Taylor Mari's 'Guride to teh Bangtan 7' has been recommended... it's a great start to putting names to faces and to get a bit of their story too. Enjoyed your vid.
Great reaction! Your interpretation is very intuitive. Be prepared to completely go down the rabbit hole. These supremely talented, hard working and sometimes goofy guys will pull you in. Their content is so varied it's amazing. All the suggestions below are definitely worth watching as well as "ON Kinetic Manifesto" and the documentaries about who they are and how they achieved what they have. And all the solo releases are great as well.
Basically they all brought their own skills to the group and learnt off each other adding more strings to their bow. Artist development is very important to the BTS men it's why they do and always have done solo work both in group albums and in their own solo work outside of the BTS albums. Everything they learn they bring back to the group and they are always in the background supporting each other's solo work. Bascially you have 7 solo artists working as a collective where they bounce of each other and feel safe. I suggest you watch the Guide to BTS the Bantang 7 by our lovely Taylor Mari. She's fine with reactors using it as long as they don't claim in their titles etc that it they are the copyright holder.
Hi. I enjoyed your reaction. You picked up on a lot of nuances in Jimin's contemporary dance sections. The overlay was a lot better than some reactors have as the centre was relatively clear, however I believe that I'm right in saying that with BigHit, as long as you show the opening logo and give the correct source in your description, it won't get blocked. (I can see that if it did, it would be such a pain after you have invested time and effort into it) Good luck with your BTS journey :)
I love that you add your thoughts during your editing process. I often wonder if reactors see other things when they are editing. You are very incitegul too. Loving your reactions 💜
The guy with the black shaggy hair is known by stage name V, Kim Taehyung. It was his voice that drew me into BTS in the first place.
My little notes are a combination. I actually write notes while I watch to avoid pausing too much and then I'll add them as comments (or sometimes it's my stupid jokes) but then other times I do notice new things and it's a good chance to drop that there too! Or make fun of myself because I actually hate seeing and hearing myself. 😭
I'm glad you enjoyed! I haven't done much BTD so there's much more come! ⛓️❤️⛓️
He can't even pronounce correctly and sings like there something stuck in his throat😭
Guy with blue hair: Jimin (he learned contemporary)
Guy with the nice flow: Suga
Guy with the dark voice: RM (the leader)
Shaggy-haired guy: V
Guy that looked in the mirrors: Jin
Guy that walked away in the end: Jungkook
And the seventh one is the one and only dance leader and our sunshine: J-Hope 💜
If you want to know more about them react to the guide to the bangtan 7 from Taylor Mari. Army likes to watch people react to that guide and we don't care about how long it is. It's lots to read, but you will learn a lot about them.
As songs I recommend blood, sweat and tears and fake love💜
Awesome, thank you so much for this information!!
I plan on doing guides for a few groups and BTS is definitely one I need to check out!
Yes please check out that guide its amazing 😊
You are incredibly observant. Bravo to you. A lot of people miss things in BTS videos because there is often a lot going on. Nice to watch this with you. Thank you for reacting.
I really appreciate this. I know I'll miss things (and I know people will tell me when I do! 😆) but I do try to pay attention and appreciate everything that groups/artists/choreographers/producers put into these projects! Thank you so much for watching with me! ❤️
When you talked about how people pay money just to see someone do something like this, it just showed me how spoiled I am by BTS. Because they really go above and beyond in their live shows. The Black Swan performance live is EPIC. It has an entire intro that just by itself would have people pay for tickets to see that.
Black Swan btw is about their real fear they had of losing their passion for their art eg Song writing, Composing, Producing, Rapping, Singing, dancing, going on stage even staying in the business. They of course over came it. The Shadow at the end of the MV that falls down into nothing represents them overcoming their fear of losing their passion for their art. Shadow is a psychological term that's used for the place were we hide/store our darkest thoughts and fears.
Love it, this video was deep - that stands out! 🔥
I think you will also really like Blood Sweat &Tears and Fake Love as well. All their Korean releases are extremely meaningful. They put so much thought into each album. Always have a theme that they talk about. The members (especially RM and Suga, two of the three rappers) are most involved in their musical direction unlike most K-pop groups. They don't just perform what they're given and that's a very special Bighit thing where they wanted BTS to be in charge of the music.
As you seem to like dancing, you definitely vould like the "ON : Kinetic manifesto" MV !
I've seen that suggested a few times now so I am getting the feeling it's important! It's on the list I'm excited! Thank you ❤️
Shaggy dude is V, you saw him in IU's MV (Love wins all) he is the baritone of the group rnb jazzy one
I knew the actor in Love Wins All was from BTS but I hadn't seen him perform so I think I didn't make the connection. He's got a lot of talent! Thank you for watching! ❤️
Jimin with blue hair was the top student studying contemporary dance at the Busan Highschool For ARTS. His dance teachers did not want him to leave. Before he started at Busan he had been offered a scholarship to go to China after his blackbelt to continue his martial arts training. He has always known what he wanted. Please react to Jimins voice live in concert SERENDIPITY It's a solo and I think you will enjoy his choreo immensely.
wasn't it his teacher there that recommended him to audition
@@juneseghni they did not do hip hop classes at Busan at time. It was an extra curricular class and it was that teacher. His teachers at his contemporary gave him an ultimatum. However when Jimin got in first try he changed his mind. He said as far as he knew there must have been nearly 1,000 auditioning and Jimin got it. You could tell he was impressed.
Thanks for sharing this info about my infinite bias, Jimin!
The shaggy-haired guy I believe you have seen in IU’s video ”Love Wins All”. It’s V. 💜
OHHH right! Maybe that's why I liked him, I already knew him! 😅 well I also know he can act too! ❤️
He is so beautiful, it's a pleasure to look at him.
Just like an piece of art! 😉
@@ChainReactionsChannelhe sings, dances, acts, models, directs, composes, plays saxophone and trumpet, not too bad at rapping too!
I must have missed some of his other talents😂 All 7 guys are multitalented!
Yes that's V ,the baritone of the group and the one that has the widest vocal range ,you might want to check his Singularity MV and live performance and stigma live,you won't regret it.
Your attention to details makes me very excited to see you react to more BTS. Honestly, I’m here for it! BTS is going to truly blow your mind.
FR! I agree. His attention to detail made the reaction so exciting👍
BTS have songs about so many things and in so many genres, you'll be surprised. from agressive hip hop to ballads, they have it all. dont forget how much say and how involved they are in their music, their lyrics are written by the members for the majority of their songs. they also participate in composing and producing. they are versatile with their choreo too. tho they started as a hip hop based group, they evolved into their own genre basically.
there's a video that shows the behind the scenes of Jimin's solo dance (blue hair), he studied contemporary dance.
usually armys need to seek further help to understand their work
this song is based on a quote by Martha Graham: "a dancer dies twice-once when they stop dancing and this first death is more painful". its about their fear of losing their passion for music, RM (deep voice guy) makes a direct reference to this quote in his verse.
because they are part of the kpop industry, they can be (i guess) perceived as having assigned positions within the group, but honestly armys dont care about those, they have their own way of choosing parts in songs and they have solo songs in their group albums as well. bts themselves dont care for those either from what i could see. theres a video essay about this made by boracity magazine, she can explain this better than me, its called "the problem with kpop lines".
if you'll watch the guide to bts you'll notice yourself they all bring something unique and equally important to the group, so theres really no need for it.
we usually just say that RM, Suga and J-Hope are the rappers and Jin, Jimin, V and Jungkook are the vocalists.
I understand not needing defined roles, I think that's great. I just know a lot of (most?) groups use the titles so I want to make sure I acknowledge that. But if BTS doesn't use them then great! I like the idea of everyone just doing what they want/enjoy!
That RM reference is deep I really like that, thank you so much for sharing! ❤️
@@ChainReactionsChannelyou are correct, they don’t really need the labels but they did actually start out with them in 2013 like this:
RM: leader and Main Rapper, composer and lyricist
J-Hope: Main Dancer and Choreography Leader, Rapper, sub vocalist
Jimin: Main Dancer, Lead vocalist
Jungkook: Main Vocalist, Lead dancer, sub rapper, centre
Suga: Lead rapper, producer, composer and lyricist
Jin: Vocalist and visual
V: Vocalist and later added as a Lead dancer
Honestly, none of it matters now. They are just 7 multi-skilled individuals 💜
@@kerryndavison3366 got it, interesting! Thank you for sharing. Even though they don't use the rules it's cool to know how they started! ❤️
For better knowledge of them react on a Guide to BTS by Taylor Mari
That was Jimin who is trained in Contemporary dance and also Hip hop dance battles, he also a martial arts expert having won an scholarship to train in China. He combines all 3 things when he dances and has the most amazing high voice with some really deep growls that make's his singing voice very different but then all 3 vocalists are different and can blend amazingly when they harmonise and yet they are all soloists. The 3 Rappers are all different also and can also all sing 2 of the Rappers were Rappers in the South Korean underground Hip Hop Scene with different stage names both from the age of 13 where they battled rapped against much older South Korean Rappers. One the Rappers is also an award winning Producer for another artist at another company and also writes for artist at other companies.
Jimin is the dancer. He is trained in contemporary dance and hip hop. The black haired shaggy haired guy isV. The first singer is Suga, a rapper. The second singer is RM, a rapper and the leadet. Read a Guide to BTS. nexr should be On kinetic manifesto
Jimin dance is out of this world he delivered so much emotion through his moves and with such elegant and graceful . And the other guy is v
Yes what Jimin did was so powerful!!
BTS is the complete package. There is not a day that goes by that I don't listen/watch them. Although they have some pop songs, I would not define them as that. They are quite diverse. Their lyrics and story-telling are top tier.
You liked Sugas rapflow and Rm's delivery, I would recommend Sugas aka Agust d solosong Haegeum and Rm solosong Wildflower 💜 for Bts songs I suggest On kinetic manifesto film.
Cool, sounds good! I think "on kinetic manifesto" was the one I couldn't remember, that title is so unique it's ringing a bell! ❤️
@ChainReactionsChannel As well as On Kinetic Manifesto (you'll love), the rapline have their own songs as well. I think you might like 'Ugh'. Studio version is great but live is something else.
Some contextual notes which I hope will add to your understanding of what’s going on here.
BTS are in many ways as much a performance art collective as they are a music act. Their lives, thoughts and experiences are woven through everything they do and the songs and videos track their growth as individuals and as a group. A word that continually comes up is ‘authenticity’, which is not something usually associated with k-pop.
Black Swan was written in 2019 and is part of their exploration of Jungian psychology (and by extension the work of Nietzsche and Hesse) that began in 2015/16. They have a magical ability to take high concepts and complex ideas and apply them to their own lives through their music in a way that captivates audiences. Heck, they even have an audience participation song called ‘Magic Shop’ which is based on a psychodramatic therapy technique.
They’d gone through some really tough times in late 2017 and 2018 which left them physically and mentally drained, to the point where they’d considered disbanding. Fortunately, they found a way through that but there was a remaining demon of doubt about whether total burnout might happen. This is the Jungian Shadow that they live with and it is the subject of Black Swan, the artist’s fear of losing their passion for their art. The key is the quote from Martha Graham about a dancer’s ‘first death’, and it’s all the more poignant because she was hugely influential in the contemporary dance tradition that Jimin, the dance soloist here, trained in. Everything in a BTS video is considered, even the costume switches in Black Swan are used to show the Shadow gradually invading their initially bright on-stage persona. The vocal processing is used deliberately, to bring their usually distinct vocal tones closer together, melding them into a singular character, the artist who fears that their first death is imminent.
The next song in the sequence is the anthemic ‘ON’, which moves toward a resolution of that fear. If you react to that, I’d suggest watching the dance focussed Kinetic Manifesto version of the video, as the main official mv contains a lot of symbolic imagery which may distract.
It’s interesting that you mentioned pairing and duality, as those feature heavily in the fictional, supernatural parallel life story that they started weaving through their work in 2015. The Bangtan Universe (BU) is very complex and spread across multiple music videos and albums, short films, album notes, books and a webtoon.
Hi, enjoyed your reaction so much. "Blue Hair" / Black swan wings is Jimin. Deep rap voice is RM. "Bump Bump Bump" you like is V at first the second is JK. Flow at the end you like is Suga before him that comes in hard is J-Hope. At the mirros is Jin/ aka WWH. (...hope this helps). Another "Moody" one I think you may like to listen to is Louder than Bombs. (no MV available) but still worth checking out. Hope you enjoy. Have a great day.
Thank you and yes this helps! Is your username a reference to A Song of Ice and Fire/Game of Thrones??
They’re amazing. What you’re saying re recommendations is accurate. These are all fantastic. “Mic Drop” with Steve Aoki is more hip hop/rap, “Fake Love”, “Spring Day”, and “Blood, Sweat, and Tears” is more like “Black Swan”. They have >15 genres, in their vast > decade long career. You’ll never be disappointed, even if it’s not your style. They’re so talented.
Fantastic video, I love the way you edit your videos and the comments you make. I must say: the live performances of black swan are out of this world. Bts has an instrumental version of black swan and on shows they usually use that as a intro to the song and, incremented to the dance, it really is something else. So!! I would recommend checking it some time 😊
Really looking foward to more bts reactions of yours, you'll find out how versatile they are as a group and how engaged with their art they all are, even in solo projects.
Stay well !! 💜💜💜
I really appreciate that! I'm excited to learn more about them. Thank you for watching. ❤️
I really hope you get an addiction to them because I just love your reactions. Much love from an old lady in Canada 💜
Jimin has the blue hair. He is also the one dancing in the background. He can do any type/style of dancing. Yes he is the same one dancing. He is amazing.
Blue hair. Jimin
Shaggy hair V
Good flow. Suga
Deep voice. RM
Thank you for reacting to our guys. Please react to more BTS.
You are very observant and I am sure you will enjoy BTS a lot especially since they have a lot of depth to them and their music. Take your time with it, pause as much as you feel the need to and simply enjoy the journey. Can't wait to see more of your reactions to BTS
My favorite BTS song and MV. Everything about every performance they've done to it is spectacular. Artistic masterpiece, glad you liked it. 💜✨️🖤
Oh I'm glad I covered your favorite! Yeah this song is cool and I love the video!
BTS songs are usually very deep lyrically. They do have some fun stuff that is just for the feel-good vibes but usually when they make music, it's because they have something to say. A lot of their lyrics talk about self-love, loneliness, mental health and societal issues. Even when their songs sound upbeat and happy, the lyrics can be quite dark.
For some future reaction suggestions:
For BTS
FAKE LOVE
MIC Drop
ON (Kinetic Manifesto)
Blood Sweat and Tears
Not Today
I would also recommend reacting to the Guide to the Bangtan 7 by Taylor Mari. It will give you an introduction to each member. The video is about 49 minutes long. It is best to do one long video rather than break it up into parts but it's up to you. :D ARMY will watch anyway!
For member's solo work
Wildflower - RM (feat. youjeen)
Joke - RM
Do You - RM
Daechwita - Agust D
Haegeum - Agust D
AMYGDALA - Agust D
[these are a trilogy and should be watched in this order]
Arson - j-hope
MORE - j-hope
On the Street - j-hope (with J. Cole)
Epiphany - Jin
The Astronaut - Jin
Love Me Again - V
Slow Dancing - V
Singularity - V
Set Me Free pt.2 - Jimin
Like Crazy - Jimin
3D - Jungkook (feat. Jack Harlow)
Still With You - Jungkook [this one doesn't have a MV but the music is on YT]
Euphoria - Jungkook
Looking forward to more reactions from you!
With "Black Swan," BTS divulge their most harrowing shadow yet, one that any person who lives for making art faces: losing the passion for creating.
"A dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful." Martha Graham. This quote is at the root of the sentiments inlaid in "Black Swan." Much like a dancer feels purposeless when they can no longer express themselves through dance, BTS contends that the day that music no longer fills them with the same passionate fire as before, or even if there came a day when they stopped creating music - what they feel is their life's purpose - it would feel like death.
RM sings, "If this can no longer resonate / No longer make my heart vibrate / Then this may be how I die my first death."
Once again, BTS affirm that despite their countless record-breaking accolades, the wealth they've amassed, and their ever-increasing fame, they are artists. What means most to them is the art - music, visuals, dances - that they create.
I highly suggest watching guide to the Bangtan 7 by Taylor Mari to learn who they are
Have a great day💜
Jimin could be a dance star if he wanted. His ability to interpret emotion is better than any professional ballet dancer, in my opinion.
The song is on the same theme as the film, they are discussing that they are afraid of losing their love for their art.
If you like Jimin's dancing you should watch a recent release where he dances to a song called Stuck on You.
Love Suga’s kick in the ON Kinetic Manifesto Film MV.
I like how you broke down the video. From the dance to the lyrics. These are very talented individuals. If you liked this song I think you will enjoy a lot of their songs. they have songs in so many genres you will have a lot of choices. Thank you!💜
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed watching with me! I'm definitely interested in getting to know them better, can't wait!
I think you’ll like Fake Love, definitely a great next option! 😁💜
Awesome, im excited for it! Thank you for watching ❤️
Seems like Im always late to the party, but I really, really enjoy your reactions. You are attentive, and appreciative of their art. It feels like I am watching it again for the first time. And V's bump, bump, bump? Im right there with you. Please don't be put off by haters in the comments. I look forward to more BTS reactions from you. +
My favorite performance of this song is at the PTD On Stage Los Angeles concert (SOFI Stadium Dec., 2021). I was there, and their backup dancers became one with BTS on the introduction dance performance, and it was an EPIC piece of art. You should really check it out. V is the one you asked about. He was acting with IU in LOVE WINS ALL. If you want to get to know who they are, check out the Taylor Mari introduction.
지민이의 춤에 묻어나오는 감성을 이렇게 감명깊게 보셨는데, 셋미프리를 아직 안보셨다는 게 아쉽네요. 정말 예술작품인데.
I love your comments about their dancing. Here are some of my favorite choreography from BTS:
* Emotive: Fake Love, Blood Sweat and Tears
* Very synchronized: Danger, Boy in Luv
* Powerful: Run BTS, ON (Kinetic Manifesto)
* Fun and playful: Baepsae, Go Go
* Solo dances by Jimin: Stuck with You (lots of floor choreo), I Need U
Since you like rap, the BTS rap line is definitely something you'll want to explore:
* RM: Wild Flower, Joke
* Agust D: Daechwita, Haegeum, Amygdala (a trilogy to be watched in this order)
* J-hope: More, Arson
To get to know the other vocalists:
* Jin: The Astronaut, Epiphany
* Jimin: Set Me Free Pt. 2, Like Crazy
* V: Tiny Desk Concert
I like this break down
There is so much to explore with their music and videos, they are individually amazing artists, collectively their range is extremely expansive. So much to discover and love. I look forward to watching you dive in with both feet.
Thank you for sharing your reaction to Black Swan, I believe this song also reflects their own fear of losing their passion for music. BTS are down to earth & relatable artists bec they never shy away from sharing their feelings and emotions in their songs which also resonates to most of us who follow them. The guide to the Bangtan 7 by Taylor (with the help of other BTS Armys) will explain what their roles are in the group and what they each bring to the table that make them the global superstars that they are today.
The shaggy hair guy is V. He is known for him smooth sweet baritone vocals and stage performances. He is the visual king, stage king, idol of idols, father of Kpop, diamond voice of south Korea, South Koreas national treasure, most handsome man in the world, and most popular k-idol in the world. Kim Taehyung, V, is incredibly talented and is a bit eccentric. He is very unique and draws so much attention no matter what he does. He is the member with probably the least lines and camera time. He started out being mostly unseen in their earlier videos but was the one that stood out the most. His acting skills, facial expressions, and charisma are studied by other idols. His music is very unique too. You will never hear anyone sound like him. He is a league of his own. Most of all he is very humble, down to earth, and loving. His solo EP LAYOVER is amazing and he made 5 MVs for it. It is often called an all kill mini album. Must watch is his live performances of STIGMA and SINGULARITY. He has other solo songs like SWEET NIGHT, WINTER BEAR, SCENERY, SNOW FLOWER and OST CHRISTMAS TREE , just to name a few. V’s has a collaboration with UMI called WHEREVER U R. TINY DESK KOREA with V, Band sessions and TAKE ONE are also live performances worth watching. He performs with a live band on two of those performances. He showed off his vocals on these live performances. He is in the military where he joined SDT, elite special forces, and is now serving as a Military Police Officer. He will have a new single out on MARCH 15th called FRI(END)S. He already released two teasers on it. He worked really hard to give plenty of material to entertain his fans while he is serving. ( Korean shows, plenty of magazine covers, VICNIC,commercial ads: one with Jackie Chan, other live performances and starring with IU on LWA. All the members are crazy talented too and are worth reacting to. I found your reaction quite delightful.👍👍🫶✌️🐯👑🐻💜♥️💜♥️💜BORAHAE
The essence of this song is about the death of creativity being our first death before the final death. Always pay attention to their lyrics, it is what makes them truly great. Welcome to a rabbit hole.
“They’re just layering the dopeness.” Best description of a BTS performance. 🤣 There are always layers - some you don’t even notice on the first watch! Great reaction! Very detail oriented.
This song is inspired by a famous quote - A dancer dies twice. Once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful. They are writing about their fears of losing their inspiration.
Black Swan is a gorgeous song.🫰💜 I like how you react, so detailed. 🫰 Spring day , fake love, blood sweat & tears live is 🧑🍳😘
BTS is - among other things - known for their concpt work/albums.
Before this was their "Love Yourself" era (3 albums). But to "Love Yourself" you have to "Know Yourself": psychology
So we are now on "the Map of the Soul" which is a standard book about Jungian psychology.
The story is as follows:
Intro: Persona (RM) -> Boy With Luv -> Interlude: Shadow (Suga/Agust D) -> Black Swan -> On -> Outro: Ego (J-Hope)
"Black Swan" is based on the thriller you mentioned and therefore also the ballett "Swan Lake". You can see it for example when Jin turns from the mirrors to the camera but his mirror images do not move with him. What makes the ballett so difficult to dance is the fact that the prima ballerina plays a double role: that of the innocent princess and that of the less innocent daughter of the mage that cursed her - a stark contrast and tricky to portray. In the movie challenged to do explore her dark side to play the black swan better it drives the ballerina insane.
"Black Swan" is as pointed out an exploration of their shadow as artists.
The "shadow" as a psychological term how Carl Jung uses it is our unconsciousness;
What we believe others can't accept about ourself, what we even deny existing to ourself because it is "unacceptablle": anger, fear, hate, insecurity, what keeps us up at night, makes us depressed and brings us to our knees when we least expect it when we hide from it too well.
But the shadow is part of us. We can't escape it. But to be as close as we can be to our "true self" we need as much as it is possible of it pulled into our conscious mind - which is hurtfull.
In "Black Swan" we look at the shadow and explore it.
It's funny to me that both `95ers caught your attention here.
Jimin is (together with J-Hope) one of the best dancers in Idol music. He has also a rather interesting voice: a countertenor
V (Kim Taehyung) - curly hair - is a good contrast to him as his voice is the only baritone among the vocalists. Because of the music choices of the group he also sings often in his higher register. As mentioned you saw im acting in IU's MV.
But the whole group is unique and very multi-talented:
They are the ones that make their own music, write a lot and decides the themes since their debut in 2013. It helps that the group was built around the underground rapper RM who is not only a genius but also a poet (the one who "cut" his throat). Suga/Agust D (the first rapper who knelt on the stage) is also a now international aknowledged producer. Like RM he began in the underground scene but also learned production in a small studio in his teens.
Taylor Mari has a short intro.
But if you are interested to also learn more of K-pop/Idol music I'd look into both bby gang mag's video essay and "The Rise of Bangtan"-series. It's very fascinating.
You nice! Keep going!
Jiminnn❤❤❤❤best dancer
He's great!
Thank you for listening to BTS! Black Swan is about the fear of losing love for their art, music. DKDKTV channel is a good source of explanation for BTS content. A good video to learn about BTS is the Taylor Mari Bangtan 7 Guide. To watch them sing LIVE I recommend
BTS TINY DESK CONCERT, as well as 2021 BTS FESTA ROOM LIVE, a sample of hits, but just enough if you want to react later to the full songs. Borahae! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜OT7
The shaggy haired guy is V who was also an actor in IU's MV 'Love Wins All' that you reacted to.
Yes I hadn't seen him as a singer/dancer yet so I didn't really *know* who he was in Love Wins All but he made me cry in that MV and he had maybe my favorite part of this MV!
Welcome to BTS 💜
Thank you! I'm excited for my BTS journey!
Thank you for your reaction, really loved it!! Really loved the comments you made (Flooreo!?! Def going to call it that now😂😂 ) too!
Thank YOU for watching! I celebrate flooreo all the time on this channel - if people are on the ground, we're going to talk about it! More BTS to come, thank you for watching!
Love your reaction. Ive only known BTS for 3 months but totally taken with their skill, performance, lyrical meaning, rap, variety. Subscribing to follow your journey. I love their dance practices too as a fixed camera allows me to see all the moves more clearly. I also love Fake love and mic drop and blood, sweat and tears, On Kinetic manifesto, Run BTS (not to be confused with the variety show of the same name) and older stuff too like Fire, NO, no more dream. Then there are amazing ballads and full out rap songs. So much to explore.
That guy...V ..is so pretty!❤
Haha yes he is!
For a contrast you could do Mic Drop (rap/hip hop) or Dynamite (pop feel good song and their 1st #1 Billboard). Fake Love is moody, big hit! Another popular choice is Boy With Luv ft Halsey ( feel good song) or ON Kinetic Manifesto (anthem )
So much more and they are all excellent! Look forward to more, hard to find a good reactor lately so thank you!
I hope that means you think I'm a good reactor! 😅 Sounds like a plan, looking forward to more!
Yes!
Yes, BTS definitely "layer the dopeness in their songs. Doolset is a good place to go to analyze the lyrics if you're into that. Lyricism is a big part of BTS's charm in their songs. They write and produce most of their music.
If you are interested in going down the rabbit hole, there are months and months of songs to choose from; be it solo work, vocal line, rap line or the whole group, I'm sure you'll find something you'll connect with, just like all ARMY'S do.
Welcome and thank you for sharing your reactions. Keep up the great work ‼️ ☮️ 💜
I'm pretty new to BTS myself but layering the dopeness pretty much covers it. 🙂
Thank you for living this song. You might also like the live performance. The song and dance of the song ON is also great 💜
Hello ! Thank you for taking the time to react to BTS. If you choose to continue on the BTS journey , you will understand what the hype surrounding them is all about. Tell yourself this, they are not the biggest group in the world for nothing. There is lots and lots of substance to back this up. I hope you dive into them , cause you won’t regret it. Unfortunately, you will get some rude comments from immature people, but most of ARMY is very respectful and loyal. We will follow. 💜
"Flooreo"🤣 Ok, now I'm just craving oreos though 😆
When I have a big successful channel we'll have an official partership with Oreo to make Flooreo cookies available exclusively to my viewers lol
@@ChainReactionsChannel YES 😄
Loved your reaction. More BTS please. Thank you.
Fun reaction, I like that you show your emotions and appreciate what they’re doing.
Fun fact: you said this was dope, dad joke incoming, no, that was black swan, but you could react to their song „dope“ 😂. It’s an old song from their early career with lots of nice and clean choreo, fast footwork, great rapping, ok the video shows that they did not have the highest budget for mvs in their early years but it’s a great song and fun mv!
Awesome reaction! Thank you for reacting to BTS! 💜
Really enjoyed your discussion/2nd watch section. I didn't think you were thinking about all these different elements during your first watch. Hopefully you keep this format.❤
Hi! I'm glad you enjoyed it, I can confirm this is how I do all of my MV reactions! When I do album reactions, it doesn't always work to do it that way but yeah. Thanks for watching!
Flooreo made me laugh. This was an excellent reaction and you had some really interesting comments. I love your appreciation for dance. Jimin (blue hair) is astoundingly flexible with insane core strength and muscle control. This was the MV that sent me down the rabbit hole. I love contemporary dance (dance in general actually) and was like, “Wait. A K-pop group is doing contemporary barefoot with dance lighting? And doing it well? Whaaaaaaat?” and I was done for. lol
What I love about this is that (imo) there are a couple of layers happening here. Yes, the fear of falling out of love with music/their art. Also, this was part of the Map of the Soul: 7 album which is a concept by Carl Jung that includes the “shadow.” That’s the darker part of us we don’t want to accept/acknowledge. Only when you accept your shadow as part of yourself can you become whole. The progression of the shadows and their connection to them during the video is stunning.
I really enjoyed this reaction. ❤️ Please do more, doesn’t really even matter all that much which song you land on. Most of their discography is dope, although Black Swan is definitely a gem in particular. I’d say ON Kinetic Manifesto as a first pick. Some of their best songs sadly don’t have MVs but performance videos of The Truth Untold for vocal line and UGH or Outro:Tear for rapline would be great. Or for solo stuff, please check out Jimin, our performative dancer. Lie, Set Me Free pt. 2 and Like Crazy are particularly good.
PS - their original videos via Big Hit or Hybe will not be blocked.
I really enjoyed your commentary. You helped me see things in a different light (even though I've watched the video soooo many times)
Fake Love!!!!!!!!!!!
They all do all the things, writing, dancing, etc. but here is a short breakdown in order they joined BTS.
RM (deep voice)- leader/spokeperson, main writer and producer, Rapline, began rapping age 13, underground rapper
Suga (swagger)-main writer/producer, Rapline, began in underground rap scene against parents wishes
J -Hope - Main/Lead Dancer, writer/producer, Rapline, started as street dancer
Jin- vocal line, oldest, went to school for acting. Recruited for looks
JungKook- lead singer of vocal line, main dancer, joined group at age 13
V (shaggy hair guy)- vocal line, danceline, joined at age 15
Jimin (blue hair): main dancer, vocal line, started as contemporary dancer at an Arts High School.
I loved that you had to watch it twice cuz it’s just that good.
Watch
ON: Kinetic Manifesto
Mic drop
Hi! Great reaction!
Since you like an interesting dramatic MV + darker lyrics you should definitely react to "Fake Love".
Oh yeah that one has been suggested as well! Looking forward to it. Thank you for watching with me, hope to see you on the next one! ❤️
Enjoyed your reaction very much. Pretty observative. This MV is so lit!! The music is fantastic.
Normally I don't comment but this was such a nice watch! Really glad to see someone pay so much attention to the content of the video, BTS is truly an amazing group. I've been a fan since 2017 myself, and love seeing others discover them with such an open mind but most of all honesty. They aren't everyone's cup of tea which is understandable but a lot of people fake reactions for views. Not that you need my praise, but this video overall was amazing! I subscribed :) Jimin is also my bias, lol. ( The blue haired guy). I think his voice is so unique and all the dance he can do is extraordinary.
loved how you breakdown your reaction to the MV. your attention to details is great. one thing about BTS is they never shy away to discuss or talk about the hardest topics in their songs, like mental health, societal issues, etc. you’ll discover it when you dig deep into their discography. they do a lot of diff genres. if you want to know them more pls check A Guide to BTS Members: The Bangtan 7 by Taylor Mari.💜
Thank you for your rection and waiting for your next reaction on BTS😊
Looking forward to more BTS reactions 💜 Please react more to them.
Yes there will be more! I am settling in after moving but I will get back to posting soon. 🦾
@@ChainReactionsChannel I understand. Hope you're settling in nicely. Have a good day.
Shaggy hair is V who I just mentioned at at the end of my last post he's a Baritone with a huge range very unusual within Kpop but then BTS aren't completely Kpop they have one foot in it of course but it's one of the reasons they are the Biggest global group not just the biggest Kpop group. They took a tiny bankrupt kpop company and made its the biggests Kpop cooperation and all 7 members were given the same amount of shares in the company. This is what happens when you get a CEO who love's music and recognises real talents and encourages them to be Real Artist doing their own thing making their own choices and decisions. Being real with their music believing in their ablities to write about where they are in their life's journey, tell their own stories rather than be handed a song and told his is the concept and do it sing it. It's why they get so much hate and are why the kpop Industry tried to silence them. There lyric's are everything extremely deep and meaningful and have helped millions of people worldwide.
Enjoyed your reaction, Since you like Suga's flow, I seen that someone recommended Haegeum or Amygdala, but I would start with Daechwita since it is the first song in the Trilogy, followed by Haegeum then Amygdala. Jimin (blue haired/contemporary dancer in this video) also has solo songs which showcases his dance skills and his angelic voice...Like Crazy and Set Me Free Pt 2 is two of his latest but to get a real sense of his vocal tone and poetry in motion dance I would recommend Serendipity live or Lie Live. I could go on all day with each member, but I am sure there are others here that will recommend so I will keep this short,. Thanks again for joining the BTS rabbit hole,.
I don't think anyone else has said this yet but - V (black shaggy hair guy) is also the male actor in IU's "Love Wins All" video that you reacted to previously.
I enjoyed your commentary. You are very observant. I appreciate that.
Jimin El bailarín ❤
Great reaction! You broke down the choreo as well as the melody.
If you are interested, you can dive into the lyrics on your own time as it is one of the more deep meaningful track in BTS’s discography.
I see many have named the members and I am glad to read you have remembered watching V in IU’s Love Wins All mv. Loved your reaction on that mv too. Looking forward to more reactions 💜
Thanks for reacting!
I've been watching them for a little over two years now but I consider myself a newbie.
They rarely have a song that isn't deep, even from the beginning (debut song No More Dream). Their most poppy song, imo, is Dynamite, their first fully English song. Released at the height of isolating in 2020, they just wanted to share something light and fun. Butter and Permission to Dance are the other two English songs that followed. None of the three were written by BTS (I think Ed Sheeran wrote PTD?). I love these three. They are what got my attention, but they just don't really represent BTS accurately, and people can misjudge the group if they listen to these songs first. That doesn't mean you shouldn't watch them. You probably have heard Butter and Dynamite before, but you can still react to the videos. I'd even suggest reacting to the Seven video, if you didn't end up watching it. It's worth a watch! 😊
I think the most pop song that came from them is Boy with Luv. The lyrics are still a bit deeper than a typical pop song.
I would recommend explanation videos for a few of their songs, either due to exceedingly complex lyrics or because of cultural references. Spring Day, Baepsae, Spine Breaker, Idol, and Blood Sweat and Tears are the ones that come to mind.
The fact that you spend time pointing out details of the performances is impressive to me - thank you for actually watching them, a lot of reactors simply don't. Army will watch , multiple times, any content you give.. the majority of us are polite ... we are however, very protective of our seven and once you dive into their journey a little deeper you will totally understand why. A reminder to all Army subs though... it is never an excuse to be rude or demanding.... that's not what we have learnt from BTS. I hope you enjoy your BTS journey - you will have a lot of support along the way ! 💜
Must watch explanation about this! Also, ALWAYS watch till the very END, END!
Oh did I miss something? I'm usually good about playing the full video!
You ALMOST missed it! Just be sure that you’re truly at the END. BTS is notorious for a surprise (2nd) ending! 💜👑
Thank you 💜
My pleasure, thank YOU for watching! ❤️
Me da mucho gusto que aprecies de la buena musica y sobre todo de la danza maravillosa de JIMIN❤
He's very talented!! Thank you for watching ❤️
Army from canada
Subscribed today after going back through your videos
Welcome to our rabbit hole… BTS are all in active military service right now but still releasing solo tracks…
Their catalogue is about 300-400 deep depending how you classify stuff… incredible variety of genre bending tracks… the b-sides are every bit as good as the title tracks but here are some MV’s that serve as good intros for new reactors
Fake love
Blood sweat and tears
On kinetic manifesto
Mic drop
Not today
Some lives
NPR tiny desk
Outro:tear live from wembley
Zero o’clock live
Magic shop live
Answer love myself from Tokyo dome
A good source for lives with the best lyrics
The enjoy BTS more channel
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You like dark and moody. I recommend "Spring Day" and "Fake Love". "Silver Spoon" has nice juxtaposition of happy, almost silly performance, with meaningful lyrics (any live performance).
Watch jimin solo to black swan
What a fantastic reaction!
I see in the comments that the members have been broken down for you.
There is a 2 minute video on the Hybe channel of Jimin dancing a contemporary piece to Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber's song 'Stuck With You.' Its worth checking out but I would love to see you react to it. :)
This is hands down one of the best reaction videos I have seen. I'm really looking forward to seeing you react to more BTS.
If you enjoyed a bit of darker lyrics I highly recommend the live performance of Outro: Tear from wembley stadium.
It is the three rappers (Rm, J-Hope and Suga). It's a song from when they were considering disbanding in 2018.
Borahae!!
Парень с синими волосами, Чимин ! Включает в свою хореографию, элементы боевых искусств и балетные вставки, которыми занимался с детства ! Голос Шуги ! Б. Т. С любимая группа!
Wow, I love how observant you are! As far as dance goes, they are known for their talents and precision. May I recommend some amazing dance performances/ practices and videos... A good throw back but you'll be able to clearly see some amazing precision is "Danger Dance Practice". For MVs, I would suggest, "ON: Kinetic Manifesto", "Save Me", "Dope", "Fire", "Blood, Sweat and Tears", "Not Today" : (A personal fave). There are tons more, but that should be a good list to properly overwhelm you. LOL!
For live performances, "Boy Meets Evil - MAMA 2016", "BTS MMA 2018 - Intro & Idol Performance", "BTS MMA 2019 - Full Performance".... I'll stop with those because I'm getting overwhelmed with which ones to suggest. LOL!
Also, you might REALLY like Jimin's solo MV "Set me Free: Pt 2". He's an outstanding dancer, classically trained and even plays down his abilities and talents because he's super humble and always says he's going to work harder. There is a X account that analyzes his dance called "JiminUncut" if you like a deep dive into his dance.
All 7 of them are brilliant! I'm so happy to see you reacting to them!!! You're awesome!
Ok... that was kinda long... I'm gonna go now. BYE!
Great reaction. Those songs and MVs are soo good, also this one. Thanks a lot!
Thank you so much, this was dope!
Enjoyed your reaction! I appreciated your attention to detail and that you noticed the shadows and connected the title to the film. Both do reference shadows and the Martha Graham quote about a dancer having two deaths. BTS often reference Carl Jung’s concept of the Shadow. The rapline each have a solo on different elements of Jung’s diagram of the psyche, Persona, Shadow, and Ego. DKDKTV has great breakdowns of each. Would love to see your reactions to these MVs, maybe combo reactions to the MV and explanations? If you want some darker themed suggestions Blue & Grey, The Truth Untold, and a rap line track called Ddaeng are all great. DKDKTV’s explanation of Ddaeng is great for understanding language play and cultural references. 💜
I think the songs people have recommended are:
Fake Love
ON (I’m assuming the Kinetic Manifesto version)
Mic Drop
All great! Subscribed and looking forward to tuning in!
Im fine with your video. Its transformative, and your comments are very nice. Go Celtics.
There is so much content for you to listen and watch..while the 3 English songs released during the pandemic was meant to brighten the mood of the period. That being said, seeing their 'live' performances of your least favorite songs, puts a whole new spin of their music... how their live performances sound better than the recorded versions never fails to be shocking. looking forward to your viewing journey. Obviously, Taylor Mari's 'Guride to teh Bangtan 7' has been recommended... it's a great start to putting names to faces and to get a bit of their story too. Enjoyed your vid.
That guide is super popular! I will have to look into it. Thank you for watching!
Great reaction! Your interpretation is very intuitive. Be prepared to completely go down the rabbit hole. These supremely talented, hard working and sometimes goofy guys will pull you in. Their content is so varied it's amazing. All the suggestions below are definitely worth watching as well as "ON Kinetic Manifesto" and the documentaries about who they are and how they achieved what they have. And all the solo releases are great as well.
nice reaction)))
Thank you for watching! More to come ❤️
Great reaction, you are going to love these guys! 💜
Basically they all brought their own skills to the group and learnt off each other adding more strings to their bow. Artist development is very important to the BTS men it's why they do and always have done solo work both in group albums and in their own solo work outside of the BTS albums. Everything they learn they bring back to the group and they are always in the background supporting each other's solo work. Bascially you have 7 solo artists working as a collective where they bounce of each other and feel safe.
I suggest you watch the Guide to BTS the Bantang 7 by our lovely Taylor Mari. She's fine with reactors using it as long as they don't claim in their titles etc that it they are the copyright holder.
Hi. I enjoyed your reaction. You picked up on a lot of nuances in Jimin's contemporary dance sections. The overlay was a lot better than some reactors have as the centre was relatively clear, however I believe that I'm right in saying that with BigHit, as long as you show the opening logo and give the correct source in your description, it won't get blocked. (I can see that if it did, it would be such a pain after you have invested time and effort into it) Good luck with your BTS journey :)
Tnx to this reaction do you thing?❤
Nice reaction. I like your format.
I like your reactions, great attention to details. Will be subscribing in anticipation for more BTS ❤