I think the backup dancers hyping them up really helped. Also, they're just kings of stamina and skill. I'm glad you're reacting to these men. They're crazy talented.
They had a "window" in the wee hours in the morning to complete filming before opening back up the station for the public. It was recorded several times before BTS choose the final one and they sang live.
They do sing live, but they often use a backing track. This time, they very well may have sung live during the taping, but the vocals we are hearing are all the normal studio recording. It doesn't take away from the amazing live dance performance. In fact, I much rather hear pre-recorded vocal in a high energy song like this than I would 100% out-of-breath live vocals.
The Lab dancers were SO SO important in keeping up BTS' energy and focus - they had been working with them in LA in preparation for the Kinetic Manifesto MV and needless to say, it was tiring for everybody, especially the members. In a behind the scenes for the MV, the members acknowledged the dancers keeping up their spirits and hyping them up and how much it was needed because the choreography was so difficult to the point of making them want to vomit when they first learned it. Another point of reference is the time stamp on the clock in the station - BTS did multiple takes of this performance (before rush hour in the wee hours in the morning), so yeah, they're exhausted, audience or not. And they did other location shoots for content on Jimmy Fallon's show, not just the "ON" performance. Busy, busy, busy.
I absolutely love The Lab. Just the 7 group members would have been good, but the amount of background dancers and the attention to detail from them on transitions and the amount of energy they brought makes this song 10x better
Lindsey, Thank you so much for letting us share in your enjoyment of BTS. You are so positive and it has been a joy to watch your reactions. Your knowledge and expertise in the field adds another layer to your reactions which I really appreciate. It was also fun to discover you sharing BTS experiences with your friends. 💜
ALL of this. Watching her on this adventure is amazing but having her point out things that I missed or haven't paid attention to, that's just taking me on my BTS trip all over again. Love it.
I love that you kept mentioning how they performed even when it’s without an actual audience in front of them. That was a very big hurdle they shared with us that they had to overcome and continue to not let weigh them down. They still held online concerts for us during the pandemic, but only seeing faces through a screen isn’t the same. Yet they stayed positive and persevered. Then they could finally hold safe, regulated, in person concerts in Korea- but the audience couldn’t scream or make noise. They expressed how difficult those conditions could still be, how they sympathized for the fans who couldn’t act as freely as they wanted, but nonetheless they were so grateful and still gave beyond their all. Out of all the people that get into them, i really do hope you get to see them in person (hell, maybe even work with them!). Very happy to have found your channel, you have such breath of fresh air takes and the notes you say just seem so genuine. Keep up the awesome work!
Thank you so much for this! I can't imagine how hard it was to do concerts with a silent crowd lol. When the pandemic first happened I had to teach all of my students and even artist that I develop over zoom and it was very challenging bc its just not the same and then you have to find new ways of keeping interest bc of the fact that its through the screen and not in person. I love that BTS is so true and that they are also so empathetic to their fans. Thanks for the kind words too x0x0x0 and I would LOOOOOVVVVVE to work w them one day. lol
The official music video for ON Kinetic Manifesto was shot in the LA area using amazing photography. Essentially the same choreography with the same marching band. Definitely worth your watch.
It was actually the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps for the video, and the UCLA marching band for the recording. I've never seen it stated anywhere who the actual band was in this performance at Grand Central Station, and I've looked...lol (Proud former band geek here.)
That’s not the official MV. That’s the kinetic manifesto film. The official MV is also filmed in LA, but it doesn’t have the choreo - except the dance break. The MV is a masterpiece that has great visuals and symbolism.
@@sugasmeow I think I was confused by your calling the song "On Kinetic Manifesto" in your original comment, because that is the name of the video shot at Sepulveda Dam. The name of this song is just "On."
@@OT7_DopeOldARMY there are 2 videos for On. The official MV is not the one where they dance the whole time. The On: Kinetic Manifesto Film Come Prima is a performance video they made to end their art festival, Connect, BTS. The official MV is a story. They only dance during the dance break.
I just love the choreography; Sienna Lau is incredibly talented and I am happy to see that BTS is continuing to work with The Lab. I hope she continues to bring her talent to the BTS team. The boys kill it! The dance practice is wonderful because you can see them hyping BTS when the most tiring point comes.
The LAB are the back up dancers from LA. Sienna Lalau helped to choreograph this and she was only 19 at the time. Whenever BTS is in the states, Sienna and the LAB dancers are their backup dancers. They have a great relationship.
To this day, this Grand Central Station performance by BTS gives me the chills. They’re amazing! The entire performance is so good. From the venue, the costumes, backup dancers and the choreography. It is such a world class performance.
So fun fact the girl in the front row middle section is actually the choreographer of this and she only like 19-20 is this her name is sienna lalau and has on a vma for this an she done this for many other K-pop groups really well know ones and she is just incredible
AND on top of all that they are singing live (with a backing track of course). BTS trained for 5 years before they even debuted. And KPop training is a whole different beast to anything here. These kids dedicate every waking moment to training for years. Jimin as said many times that he slept in the practice room and lived off 2-3 hours a night. Also there was originally a large pool of candidates, so the 7 that formed BTS were the best of the best so to speak. Every member takes the group very seriously and their relationship is something more then just family. They have a shared experience that is unique in the world and they grew up together existing in an intense reality. All the kpop bands work their butts off, the training is insane, most don't make it and those that do...work. They don't get married and have families, nor do they live like playboys/girls, they are idols. But BTS is special. BTS has something I can only define as a little bit of magic, and a whole lot of heart.
This was the last stage in the “offline” in 2020 for BTS becs after this came the pandemic. All the tours were cancelled. But BTS put out tons of stages, tons of online live stages and concerts for armys. There were no audience and they talked abt how hard it was to keep up the energy without seeing an audience. This stage is a bittersweet live for both BTS & armys. ON is just amazing to watch live, i really suggest their MAMA 2020 ON stage, and the dance practice of ON
You ain't shitting. I've seen BTS live in LA & Vegas. They opened w/ON & they went hard the whole ass time yet still had the energy to go hard for the full show.
Another amazing thing you get to see in their live performance and not properly appreciated in a dance practice, is the ability to sing - and sing well - while making such intense movements ...!
True! I know what they go through to make that happen as well. Any live show I had, I would be on a treadmill running and singing for at least 45 mins to build stamina and breath control. These guys are the real deal
It's more crazy when u realized that they recorded this at 2 ,3 am maybe(?) at that time but for sure its early in the morning..damn- the energy was no match
BTS has been working with The LAB frequently now and we armys have started to appreciate the backup dancers more I think and I love that. They've always been kind to their dancers but i feel like we've started to see The LAB as something equal to them on stage, an element as important as the boys themselves. And that's all thanks to them always interacting with them on stage, having good time together etc. Plus the LAB people just seem so amazing and genuinely happy about getting to perform there. It warms my heart that they've together helped us to aknowledge the importance of the backup dancers
I've been waiting for you to see this one. It's choreographed by Sienna Lalau and features the Lab. They just danced with them again at the concerts in LA and Vegas. The dance practice for this is brilliant and so is the MV(Kinetic Manifesto Film Come Prima) and the making of, I think you would enjoy all of it. This choreo is my fave. So glad you love it. 😘💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
The did this at 4 am also! They did it 4 times in a row before they where happy with the final version to be televised on the show. Jimmy said he could feel Jungkook's heartbeat in his back they went so hard for this.
Their dancers are who kept them hyped up when they didn’t have a regular audience. This video is a few years old now but the choreographer was 19 years old at the time. She’s a also one of the dancers in J-Hope’s “Chicken Noodle Soup” video, but not the choreographer.
Thanks for the reaction! I would recommend checking out the MV for this song (the Kinetic Manifesto version.) It is the same performance but the camera work is great and they shot it in LA. One cool thing about the MV is that the choreographer for the song is in the video. She is the dancer in the very center at the beginning of the video. Her name is Sienna Lalau and I believe she was only 18 or 19 when she did this choreo. So much talent!
They filmed this four times in the early morning. Jimmy Fallon and the staff/camera crew were the only audience they had. They ended up using most of the footage from the 2nd run through.
Hey Lindsey, if you didn't know, Sienna Lalau (from the Lab) choregraphed this. She also did Dionysus as well -- both songs with hard, strong, and powerful dance moves in the choreo. She also recently helped choregraph for their Grammy performance of Butter!! She's fricken fantastic with formations, camera angle manipulation, etc. I hope she keeps collab'ing with them!
People who are commenting that it was V are correct. I went back and looked at the Fallon tape and realized I'd remembered it wrong. But, yes, it could have been any of them.
one of the backup dancers for this choreo IS the actual choreographer. she’s super young and a fan of BTS herself and has been a part of their permission to dance concerts in america along with the other dancers in this video. if you watch the practice video you can hear all the dancers hyping them up during that dance break and its genuinely such a powerful thing to see
“These guys bring SO much energy, even though an audience isn’t there ... no fireworks or lights to hype it up ... just perfection.” Welcome to another day of BTS N.O.T. phoning it in. 😎 Ever. 😊💜
I had my adult fangirl moment at one of my daughter's functions. A dad was saying how much his daughter loved BTS and I jumped in with a, "Me too!!" With no hesitation or shame!!! I've been ARMY for five years, and everyone at my school (I'm a teacher) knows they are my boys.
I just bought that magazine too lmao! Plus several others. 🥺 I’m in my 40’s lol. Luckily I got away with being asked if it was for me. 🤣 Great reaction too! 💜 Keep doing more!
I’ve been singing only for 3 years, taking classes with different vocal coaches. Believe me when I tell you that dancing like that and maintaining your breath, and keeping with the right tone is imposible for me! I can’t I love to dance but to dance and sing is something I haven’t managed. BTS and other groups are so admirable I challenge anyone to try it even if you don’t have experience singing just try to keep singing a song you know and to dance at the same time, it’s exhausting lol
Hi Lizett thanks so much for commenting! Im glad you mentioned that tbh lol. I actually started out as a backup dancer and choreographer and then became my own artist. So I know EXACLTY what you mean lol. Whenever I am prepping for a concert or show, you will find me on the treadmill running and singing or jumping rope and singing for stamina and breath control. People have NO CLUE how hard it is....sometimes all you want to do is let the air out bc your panting from dancing but then you have to control the air for your voice and I swear you feel like you may pass out when you are first getting started hahahah
The dance practice for ON is a video you should watch, it's very interesting and completely amazing. From their words, ON is the most difficult choreography so far and they really killing it. You can see how all members avant enhanced their abilities from their debut and we can be proud of RM and Jin who are considered the less dancers in BTS (but we can admit, they so more better than most of us). I'm really proud of them.
Yeess. This choreography is really hard. I remembered Jimmy Fallon said that after BTS perform and he hugged each member, he can clearly hear their heart beat in their backs.
Also, there is a really funny scene at the end of their Carpool Karaoke with James Corden where Jimin teaches a tiny bit of the ON choreography to students at a dance/exercise class in LA.
Thanks for uploading a reaction to this particular ON performance, Lindsey!! ON is sooo physical, such high energy, and hard popping. I really am amazed at how enthusiastic the guys are in the middle of the night in NYC after a full day of shooting & I don't even know how much travel was involved. While I can't begin to imagine what it takes to put on a show like BTS does, it's easy to watch them and under-value just how physically demanding their choreos are. It takes a dancer's eye and experience to point these things out, and I'm grateful to have found your channel. You are a wonderful reactor. 😊
What I love most about this performance is the backup dancers hyping them the ef up during the dance break! You mentioning how hard it is to perform full energy without a crowd to vibe off of makes me respect the backup dancers for hyping them up during that part even more! (Also fun fact, I missed an entire car crash and then on foot police chase that happened literally right outside my room because of this performance lol. I was vibing so hard and so completely entranced that I didn’t even notice that there were people running right by my window through my backyard until my brother came into my room freaking out. That’s the power of BTS lol)
"feeding off crowd's energy" exactly. the boys said so many times that they don't enjoy online concerts as they do the offline ones bc they don't feel the energy
They always give them all. You will never see them performing lousy. They even mentioned behind the scene that it's hard to dance at the Grand Central because it's slippery. I think you didn't notice some members slipped a little bit. I know you love their Black Swan, and that's also one of my fav, especially the live version. you can check this live ua-cam.com/video/wSNd02kVv8o/v-deo.html super recommended. Also their 2020 MMA ua-cam.com/video/PtaP4UkZKyc/v-deo.html but they are not complete because Suga was recovering from his shoulder surgery. But you will see how they leave a spot for him not realizing that someone is missing. Only if you are an Army you will feel their sweetness because that means no one can replace anyone. I highly suggest you react to their live performance so that you can see their choreo. The Boy meets Evil from their 2016 MAMA ua-cam.com/video/Q_hQjxGSS7k/v-deo.html .. We Army has a lot to suggest..
I love how the backup dancers are more like moving set-pieces, and when it comes to the dancing, BTS is the focus and they do all of the hardest parts themselves.
I have only been to two BTS concerts so far, but one thing I can say for sure is that there are a ton of ARMYs who are old enough to be parents & grandparents.. and they’re attending without any children, teens, or young adults. They’re all ages.
On is one of my favorite all-time BTS songs. I know it's not the most popular one when you compare it to their other tracks but the sound is just soo unique. There's not a lot of songs that has the big drumline sound, the bridge with the gospel church organ, and the choreography....It's so unapologetically over-the-top in a good way. It's something meant to be enjoyed as a performance and I love that.
This was choreographed by (only just now 21-year-old) Sienna Lalau, and the dancers were from The Lab, for the music video "ON Kinetic Manifesto Come Primo" and for this performance. The Lab dancers (including Sienna) also performed in the 8 US shows on the Permission to Dance tour. Sienna also did the choreo for "Dionysus" and for the dance break in BTS's "Butter" performance at the Grammys this year.
Great reaction Lindsey! Interesting fact: BTS is the only artist ever to perform at Grand Central Station. They shut down the station from 2 a.m. to 4:00 to shoot the performance. They did 3-4 takes so they were extremely tired afterwards (that's why you see them collapse on the floor afterwards). Jimmy Fallon shared how he could feel V's heart beating so hard through his BACK! Here is the link to him sharing about the whole experience: ua-cam.com/video/m15BCwP11Bs/v-deo.html. BTS have many amazing Tonight show performances that you should check out. They took over the show for an entire week, with new performances each night! (The Tonight Show even add English subtitles to their performance)
I always love your reaction videos to not only BTS but other KPOP artists as well. This is such an amazing performance they did live in Grand Central Terminal and it shows just how much hard work they put into every performance. That is a HUGE area to try and fill and they did it so effortlessly whilst looking so good. As a 57 y/o Army myself I would just like to say 'Welcome to the rabbit hole, Lindsey!' lol
And...they danced Full Out for 3 to 4 times to get the perfect performance to show on TV. This was the first time I ever saw them. I had never heard of them before. So obviously I was overwhelmed...in shock really... how amazing the performance was. This was on February 24, 2020. I have watched BTS content on UA-cam every day since then. They still impress me. The Live "Butter" performance at the Grammy's. Just think if that was the first time someone saw them. They would be in shock too.
The dance practice for ON is incredible! Also the synergy between the boys and the dance crew (The Lab). The Lab actually just went to Vegas with them! They’re all amazing!!
Watch music video, ON Kinetic Manifesto. That was filmed at Sepulveda Dam in Los Angeles with The Lab. And there is a behind the scene/rehearsal video as well.
hahahaha I know... I feel like can I even say I am a fan when I still have SOOOOO much to see and learn?!?!? lol that you so much! can't wait to keep diving into it all x0x0x
When you mentio how they perform as an actual performance, you have to see their presentations during the pandemic. They always said it was tired because there were no cheering but they always give 150% to their performance wheter it's live or recorded
They did this 4 times before they were done. And the floors were really slippery. I still can't believe they hit it that hard 4 times. Makes you appreciate them so much more.
Many here have suggested 'ON' Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima, and I'll add my vote! Excellent in so many ways. In one of your reactions to a dance practice you talked about seeing when dancers are "into it", and in that video you'll see LOTS of closeups of facial expressions. Whether the lyrics call for fierce, lost, defiant, authoritative, combative, or pleading, they are into it!
Awesome reaction!! Definitely understand about their tremendous energy despite no audience - can you imagine they held online concerts without an audience throughout the pandemic. Still such amazing shows but they spoke about missing ARMY and the energy from the audience.
crazy! It really can be challenging as a performer bc you feed off the crowd too so you almost like have to fool yourself into pretending a crowd is there lol
They did this at 2 or 3 am to have Grand Central without crowds. It was also very slick floors. They were on Jimmy Fallon show for the whole week. All the clips from it are very entertaining.
This is such an incredible performance and in the behind the scenes footage from it they actually did 3 or 4 run through of the performance to get the one that they liked the most and Jimmy Fallon made a comment that when he went to hug them he could feel their heartbeat they worked so hard. Incredible proud of them always💜
If my memory is correct, the Boys danced this about four times until they got it perfect. They are their own hardest critic but also perfectionists when it comes to their art (singing and dancing). 💜💜💜
The choreographer for "ON" is Sienna Lalau from The Lab in Los Angeles (her team is also the dancers in this performance and the Kinetic Manifesto MV). She and her team were also the dancers at the BTS Las Vegas shows, Namjoon gave her a shout out at the end ment on D3 at their Las Vegas show. She also choreographed J-Hope's "Chicken Noodle Soup", which is how their connection began and is still ongoing. Just a side note: Sienna was 19YO when she first began working with J-Hope - so never too early to pursue your dreams and don't be afraid to dream big!
BTS inspired my daughter to start dancing here in Vegas. She started at Prodigy dance studios and now she’s the captain of her high school dance team. BTS are nothing but positive vibes!
Jungkook said the floor was very slippery, so I'm extra impressed by their performance!!! There's a behind the scenes video, and I think they had to wake up very early to film this!!!
I think they had to do all their Grand Central Station recording @ 4 am, after they closed the terminal. They also did the interview and games on one of the subway cars.
I am so happy you did this one. It's my favorite performance ! They dance amazing & effortless. Got my BTS mag too!! 😁 My daughter got me the Time mag as well.
This is the opening number with the same dancers from The Lab for their Permission to Dance concerts in LA (Nov-Dec 2021) and Vegas (the past 2 weekends) For the recent Seoul concerts they used local dancers. The Lab dancers also were in their 2022 Grammy number of Butter and in other songs in the LA/ Vegas concerts. ON was choreographed by then 19-yr old American Sienna Lalao who is now 21. She is the first person in the opening shot of the ON Kinetic manifesto MV that has this same choreography. Filmed at the LA River Sepulveda dam. Check it out. You would love the indoor dance practice & on location shooting sketch for it. 💜
Lindsey, did you know that they had a VERY LIMITED window within which to shoot that whole video…? They got in early morning right after the cleaning crews but before all of the people of New York would traipse through there as they usually do daily…
I appreciate the comment on how well they perform without a crowd. During 2 year of the pandemic they recorded an insane amount of perfomances with only the camera people as an audience. They rented stadiums and put out a full concert without any in-person feedback just to gives love and support during lockdown. I hope you get to experience them live because it’s out of this world!
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I think the backup dancers hyping them up really helped. Also, they're just kings of stamina and skill. I'm glad you're reacting to these men. They're crazy talented.
Agreed
They had a "window" in the wee hours in the morning to complete filming before opening back up the station for the public. It was recorded several times before BTS choose the final one and they sang live.
They were exhausted and you can see it at the end of this...
they sang live each time they re-did the performance too!
BTS doesn't sing live
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They do sing live, but they often use a backing track. This time, they very well may have sung live during the taping, but the vocals we are hearing are all the normal studio recording. It doesn't take away from the amazing live dance performance. In fact, I much rather hear pre-recorded vocal in a high energy song like this than I would 100% out-of-breath live vocals.
The Lab dancers were SO SO important in keeping up BTS' energy and focus - they had been working with them in LA in preparation for the Kinetic Manifesto MV and needless to say, it was tiring for everybody, especially the members. In a behind the scenes for the MV, the members acknowledged the dancers keeping up their spirits and hyping them up and how much it was needed because the choreography was so difficult to the point of making them want to vomit when they first learned it. Another point of reference is the time stamp on the clock in the station - BTS did multiple takes of this performance (before rush hour in the wee hours in the morning), so yeah, they're exhausted, audience or not. And they did other location shoots for content on Jimmy Fallon's show, not just the "ON" performance. Busy, busy, busy.
I absolutely love The Lab. Just the 7 group members would have been good, but the amount of background dancers and the attention to detail from them on transitions and the amount of energy they brought makes this song 10x better
Lindsey, Thank you so much for letting us share in your enjoyment of BTS. You are so positive and it has been a joy to watch your reactions. Your knowledge and expertise in the field adds another layer to your reactions which I really appreciate. It was also fun to discover you sharing BTS experiences with your friends. 💜
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ALL of this. Watching her on this adventure is amazing but having her point out things that I missed or haven't paid attention to, that's just taking me on my BTS trip all over again. Love it.
This clip was my first intro to BTS after 20 min. of stunned silence and about 20 rewatches! That was it....BTS is the best thing I have ever found.
That is just so cool.
Me too! Before this - had no idea who they were and now am army
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amen sista!! I love it! x0x0
I love that you kept mentioning how they performed even when it’s without an actual audience in front of them. That was a very big hurdle they shared with us that they had to overcome and continue to not let weigh them down. They still held online concerts for us during the pandemic, but only seeing faces through a screen isn’t the same. Yet they stayed positive and persevered. Then they could finally hold safe, regulated, in person concerts in Korea- but the audience couldn’t scream or make noise. They expressed how difficult those conditions could still be, how they sympathized for the fans who couldn’t act as freely as they wanted, but nonetheless they were so grateful and still gave beyond their all. Out of all the people that get into them, i really do hope you get to see them in person (hell, maybe even work with them!). Very happy to have found your channel, you have such breath of fresh air takes and the notes you say just seem so genuine. Keep up the awesome work!
Thank you so much for this! I can't imagine how hard it was to do concerts with a silent crowd lol. When the pandemic first happened I had to teach all of my students and even artist that I develop over zoom and it was very challenging bc its just not the same and then you have to find new ways of keeping interest bc of the fact that its through the screen and not in person. I love that BTS is so true and that they are also so empathetic to their fans. Thanks for the kind words too x0x0x0
and I would LOOOOOVVVVVE to work w them one day. lol
The official music video for ON Kinetic Manifesto was shot in the LA area using amazing photography. Essentially the same choreography with the same marching band. Definitely worth your watch.
It was actually the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps for the video, and the UCLA marching band for the recording. I've never seen it stated anywhere who the actual band was in this performance at Grand Central Station, and I've looked...lol (Proud former band geek here.)
That’s not the official MV. That’s the kinetic manifesto film. The official MV is also filmed in LA, but it doesn’t have the choreo - except the dance break. The MV is a masterpiece that has great visuals and symbolism.
@@sugasmeow I think I was confused by your calling the song "On Kinetic Manifesto" in your original comment, because that is the name of the video shot at Sepulveda Dam. The name of this song is just "On."
@@OT7_DopeOldARMY there are 2 videos for On. The official MV is not the one where they dance the whole time. The On: Kinetic Manifesto Film Come Prima is a performance video they made to end their art festival, Connect, BTS. The official MV is a story. They only dance during the dance break.
Jimmy Fallon said when he hugged JK he could feel his heart beat on his back...they were killing it! Glad you enjoyed this performance.
I just love the choreography; Sienna Lau is incredibly talented and I am happy to see that BTS is continuing to work with The Lab. I hope she continues to bring her talent to the BTS team. The boys kill it! The dance practice is wonderful because you can see them hyping BTS when the most tiring point comes.
Sienna is only 21 years old which means she was 18-19 years on when she choreographed this! I’m blown away with her talent!
The LAB are the back up dancers from LA. Sienna Lalau helped to choreograph this and she was only 19 at the time. Whenever BTS is in the states, Sienna and the LAB dancers are their backup dancers. They have a great relationship.
To this day, this Grand Central Station performance by BTS gives me the chills. They’re amazing! The entire performance is so good. From the venue, the costumes, backup dancers and the choreography. It is such a world class performance.
This is the performance that made me an ARMY. I was immediately blown away
So fun fact the girl in the front row middle section is actually the choreographer of this and she only like 19-20 is this her name is sienna lalau and has on a vma for this an she done this for many other K-pop groups really well know ones and she is just incredible
AND they're singing LIVE .. while DANCING really hard. Thats original 💜
The choreographer was 19 when she did the choreo. She's part if The Lab. I think they're based in L.A.
Yes, her name is Sienna Lalau. They got to be the background dancers in Las Vegas I believe.
@@crystalsnow1138 And L.A.
She was standing to the left of Jungkook during his solo part.
AND on top of all that they are singing live (with a backing track of course). BTS trained for 5 years before they even debuted. And KPop training is a whole different beast to anything here. These kids dedicate every waking moment to training for years. Jimin as said many times that he slept in the practice room and lived off 2-3 hours a night. Also there was originally a large pool of candidates, so the 7 that formed BTS were the best of the best so to speak. Every member takes the group very seriously and their relationship is something more then just family. They have a shared experience that is unique in the world and they grew up together existing in an intense reality. All the kpop bands work their butts off, the training is insane, most don't make it and those that do...work. They don't get married and have families, nor do they live like playboys/girls, they are idols. But BTS is special. BTS has something I can only define as a little bit of magic, and a whole lot of heart.
This was the last stage in the “offline” in 2020 for BTS becs after this came the pandemic. All the tours were cancelled. But BTS put out tons of stages, tons of online live stages and concerts for armys. There were no audience and they talked abt how hard it was to keep up the energy without seeing an audience. This stage is a bittersweet live for both BTS & armys. ON is just amazing to watch live, i really suggest their MAMA 2020 ON stage, and the dance practice of ON
You ain't shitting. I've seen BTS live in LA & Vegas. They opened w/ON & they went hard the whole ass time yet still had the energy to go hard for the full show.
Another amazing thing you get to see in their live performance and not properly appreciated in a dance practice, is the ability to sing - and sing well - while making such intense movements ...!
True! I know what they go through to make that happen as well. Any live show I had, I would be on a treadmill running and singing for at least 45 mins to build stamina and breath control. These guys are the real deal
This is by far my favorite dance they do. Fun fact the backup dancers are from the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corp.
It's more crazy when u realized that they recorded this at 2 ,3 am maybe(?) at that time but for sure its early in the morning..damn- the energy was no match
this performance is what really got me into them
BTS has been working with The LAB frequently now and we armys have started to appreciate the backup dancers more I think and I love that. They've always been kind to their dancers but i feel like we've started to see The LAB as something equal to them on stage, an element as important as the boys themselves. And that's all thanks to them always interacting with them on stage, having good time together etc. Plus the LAB people just seem so amazing and genuinely happy about getting to perform there. It warms my heart that they've together helped us to aknowledge the importance of the backup dancers
I agree🥳the dancers have really good happy vibes🤣💜
You might really enjoy watching the behind the scenes of this performance, it's a great look at how much effort they put into getting this just right.
I've been waiting for you to see this one. It's choreographed by Sienna Lalau and features the Lab. They just danced with them again at the concerts in LA and Vegas. The dance practice for this is brilliant and so is the MV(Kinetic Manifesto Film Come Prima) and the making of, I think you would enjoy all of it. This choreo is my fave. So glad you love it. 😘💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I really hope you check out the ON Kinetic MV too!!!
The did this at 4 am also! They did it 4 times in a row before they where happy with the final version to be televised on the show. Jimmy said he could feel Jungkook's heartbeat in his back they went so hard for this.
Their dancers are who kept them hyped up when they didn’t have a regular audience. This video is a few years old now but the choreographer was 19 years old at the time. She’s a also one of the dancers in J-Hope’s “Chicken Noodle Soup” video, but not the choreographer.
Thanks for the reaction! I would recommend checking out the MV for this song (the Kinetic Manifesto version.) It is the same performance but the camera work is great and they shot it in LA. One cool thing about the MV is that the choreographer for the song is in the video. She is the dancer in the very center at the beginning of the video. Her name is Sienna Lalau and I believe she was only 18 or 19 when she did this choreo. So much talent!
Love the BTS MV 'O N" but love more the 'LIVE' with Jimmy Fallon but both are
Greatest and watch it many...many times. Love my *B T S*
They filmed this four times in the early morning. Jimmy Fallon and the staff/camera crew were the only audience they had. They ended up using most of the footage from the 2nd run through.
The ON choreography is one of the best in music video history, & it's so beautiful to witness it in a venue like Grand Central Station! Bravo!
They hit it so hard Jimmy said he could feel their heartbeat from their back when he hugged them.
Hey Lindsey, if you didn't know, Sienna Lalau (from the Lab) choregraphed this. She also did Dionysus as well -- both songs with hard, strong, and powerful dance moves in the choreo. She also recently helped choregraph for their Grammy performance of Butter!! She's fricken fantastic with formations, camera angle manipulation, etc. I hope she keeps collab'ing with them!
There's a behind the scenes about this. I loved this performance.
Dynamite live performance with a dance break on MMA 2020. This was legendary. You must check it out and will be glad to watch it.
The band used for this song was UCLA. There is a cool documentary about it. It was a great performance! Glad you enjoyed it! 💜💜💜
Thanks for the info! x0x0x
Name of documentary?
@@HmmChang here ya go: ua-cam.com/video/npfs6afvIhk/v-deo.html
Awesome performance with insane energy! Jimmy Fallon commented that, when he hugged JungKook, he could feel JK's heart beating through his back.
It was V's heart he could feel but I'm sure all the members' hearts were pounding as well 😊
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I heard it was V but I'm sure all of them would be the same. They go so hard.
That was Tae
People who are commenting that it was V are correct. I went back and looked at the Fallon tape and realized I'd remembered it wrong. But, yes, it could have been any of them.
@@LisaMT1218 You are right - and my memory was wrong.
one of the backup dancers for this choreo IS the actual choreographer. she’s super young and a fan of BTS herself and has been a part of their permission to dance concerts in america along with the other dancers in this video. if you watch the practice video you can hear all the dancers hyping them up during that dance break and its genuinely such a powerful thing to see
“These guys bring SO much energy, even though an audience isn’t there ... no fireworks or lights to hype it up ... just perfection.”
Welcome to another day of BTS N.O.T. phoning it in. 😎
Ever. 😊💜
Lindsey, I love watching BTS with you. I am just as excited about their performances; it is as if I m watching it with a friend. I am a 57 yo ARMY.
Thank you and I love that you said its like watching it with a friend. That warmed my heart ;) we can keep being friends and watching them lol x0x0x0
Watch the dance practice for this song. It gives me chills every time I watch, so high energy level it is. 🥰
this the 1st MV that I watched and felt in Love thereafter....
I had my adult fangirl moment at one of my daughter's functions. A dad was saying how much his daughter loved BTS and I jumped in with a, "Me too!!" With no hesitation or shame!!! I've been ARMY for five years, and everyone at my school (I'm a teacher) knows they are my boys.
I just bought that magazine too lmao! Plus several others. 🥺 I’m in my 40’s lol. Luckily I got away with being asked if it was for me. 🤣
Great reaction too! 💜 Keep doing more!
hahahaha I love it!
And thank you! more to come x0x0x0
Hell, I’m in my 50’s and I bought it and also others. I love them. These young men are going to change the world.
The energy for every performance is for ARMY......they do their best for us💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
i definitely recommend Mic Drop dance practice !! its longer than the music video and theres 3 different dance breaks ! and it goes crazyy
I’ve been singing only for 3 years, taking classes with different vocal coaches. Believe me when I tell you that dancing like that and maintaining your breath, and keeping with the right tone is imposible for me! I can’t I love to dance but to dance and sing is something I haven’t managed. BTS and other groups are so admirable
I challenge anyone to try it even if you don’t have experience singing just try to keep singing a song you know and to dance at the same time, it’s exhausting lol
Hi Lizett thanks so much for commenting! Im glad you mentioned that tbh lol. I actually started out as a backup dancer and choreographer and then became my own artist. So I know EXACLTY what you mean lol. Whenever I am prepping for a concert or show, you will find me on the treadmill running and singing or jumping rope and singing for stamina and breath control. People have NO CLUE how hard it is....sometimes all you want to do is let the air out bc your panting from dancing but then you have to control the air for your voice and I swear you feel like you may pass out when you are first getting started hahahah
@@lindseymackail9350 it is hard:( thank you for the tips. I will start practicing with the jumping rope exercise.
The dance practice for ON is a video you should watch, it's very interesting and completely amazing. From their words, ON is the most difficult choreography so far and they really killing it. You can see how all members avant enhanced their abilities from their debut and we can be proud of RM and Jin who are considered the less dancers in BTS (but we can admit, they so more better than most of us). I'm really proud of them.
Yeess. This choreography is really hard. I remembered Jimmy Fallon said that after BTS perform and he hugged each member, he can clearly hear their heart beat in their backs.
This was the performance that hooked me 2 years ago.
Also, there is a really funny scene at the end of their Carpool Karaoke with James Corden where Jimin teaches a tiny bit of the ON choreography to students at a dance/exercise class in LA.
The more u learn their personalities the more u r gonna love these men
I believe it
I love reading about and watching new ARMYs come down the rabbit hole. Welcome to the fandom. They are such a happy pill.
Thanks for uploading a reaction to this particular ON performance, Lindsey!! ON is sooo physical, such high energy, and hard popping. I really am amazed at how enthusiastic the guys are in the middle of the night in NYC after a full day of shooting & I don't even know how much travel was involved.
While I can't begin to imagine what it takes to put on a show like BTS does, it's easy to watch them and under-value just how physically demanding their choreos are. It takes a dancer's eye and experience to point these things out, and I'm grateful to have found your channel. You are a wonderful reactor. 😊
Thank you Shelley! I appreciate you enjoying my channel and I'm glad it is able to give people a deeper look into it all. xoxoxoxo :)
Such a wonderful reaction with all the inputs from a choreographer and dancer points of view! We are learning a lot from you! Keep going!👏👏👏💐💐💐💜💜💜
Thank you, that means a lot to know you are able to learn from my videos! x0x0x0x
I’m glad you did this song. The MV is sick too!
What I love most about this performance is the backup dancers hyping them the ef up during the dance break! You mentioning how hard it is to perform full energy without a crowd to vibe off of makes me respect the backup dancers for hyping them up during that part even more!
(Also fun fact, I missed an entire car crash and then on foot police chase that happened literally right outside my room because of this performance lol. I was vibing so hard and so completely entranced that I didn’t even notice that there were people running right by my window through my backyard until my brother came into my room freaking out. That’s the power of BTS lol)
hahha that's awesome that they kept you so entranced lol. They are the best!
"feeding off crowd's energy" exactly. the boys said so many times that they don't enjoy online concerts as they do the offline ones bc they don't feel the energy
One of my favorite taped performances! They really went full out, and showcased their talent flawlessly. Glad you reacted to it
They always give them all. You will never see them performing lousy. They even mentioned behind the scene that it's hard to dance at the Grand Central because it's slippery. I think you didn't notice some members slipped a little bit. I know you love their Black Swan, and that's also one of my fav, especially the live version. you can check this live ua-cam.com/video/wSNd02kVv8o/v-deo.html super recommended. Also their 2020 MMA ua-cam.com/video/PtaP4UkZKyc/v-deo.html but they are not complete because Suga was recovering from his shoulder surgery. But you will see how they leave a spot for him not realizing that someone is missing. Only if you are an Army you will feel their sweetness because that means no one can replace anyone. I highly suggest you react to their live performance so that you can see their choreo. The Boy meets Evil from their 2016 MAMA ua-cam.com/video/Q_hQjxGSS7k/v-deo.html .. We Army has a lot to suggest..
i love that
1.Watch MV
2.Watch Dance Practice
3.Watch Lyrics
4.Watch Live Performance
I love how the backup dancers are more like moving set-pieces, and when it comes to the dancing, BTS is the focus and they do all of the hardest parts themselves.
So glad you reacted to "on"! Its one of my favorite songs and the choreo is stellar. Check out the kinetic Manifesto MV too :)
I have only been to two BTS concerts so far, but one thing I can say for sure is that there are a ton of ARMYs who are old enough to be parents & grandparents.. and they’re attending without any children, teens, or young adults. They’re all ages.
hahaha I love that!
53 year old Army here…i watch something with them daily.. such a mood booster… from something funny to a performance…
On is one of my favorite all-time BTS songs. I know it's not the most popular one when you compare it to their other tracks but the sound is just soo unique. There's not a lot of songs that has the big drumline sound, the bridge with the gospel church organ, and the choreography....It's so unapologetically over-the-top in a good way. It's something meant to be enjoyed as a performance and I love that.
This was choreographed by (only just now 21-year-old) Sienna Lalau, and the dancers were from The Lab, for the music video "ON Kinetic Manifesto Come Primo" and for this performance. The Lab dancers (including Sienna) also performed in the 8 US shows on the Permission to Dance tour. Sienna also did the choreo for "Dionysus" and for the dance break in BTS's "Butter" performance at the Grammys this year.
The Lab x BTS = 🔥🔥🔥 I love your energy and enthusiasm for BTS!💜
Great reaction Lindsey! Interesting fact: BTS is the only artist ever to perform at Grand Central Station. They shut down the station from 2 a.m. to 4:00 to shoot the performance. They did 3-4 takes so they were extremely tired afterwards (that's why you see them collapse on the floor afterwards). Jimmy Fallon shared how he could feel V's heart beating so hard through his BACK!
Here is the link to him sharing about the whole experience: ua-cam.com/video/m15BCwP11Bs/v-deo.html. BTS have many amazing Tonight show performances that you should check out. They took over the show for an entire week, with new performances each night! (The Tonight Show even add English subtitles to their performance)
This video is what made me absolutely HOOKED on them. I can't count the number of times I've watched this and the ON Kinetic Manifesto MV. Soo sick
I always love your reaction videos to not only BTS but other KPOP artists as well. This is such an amazing performance they did live in Grand Central Terminal and it shows just how much hard work they put into every performance. That is a HUGE area to try and fill and they did it so effortlessly whilst looking so good. As a 57 y/o Army myself I would just like to say 'Welcome to the rabbit hole, Lindsey!' lol
And...they danced Full Out for 3 to 4 times to get the perfect performance to show on TV. This was the first time I ever saw them. I had never heard of them before. So obviously I was overwhelmed...in shock really... how amazing the performance was. This was on February 24, 2020. I have watched BTS content on UA-cam every day since then. They still impress me. The Live "Butter" performance at the Grammy's. Just think if that was the first time someone saw them. They would be in shock too.
The dance practice for ON is incredible! Also the synergy between the boys and the dance crew (The Lab). The Lab actually just went to Vegas with them! They’re all amazing!!
The choreographer was 19 when she did this!!
Watch music video, ON Kinetic Manifesto. That was filmed at Sepulveda Dam in Los Angeles with The Lab. And there is a behind the scene/rehearsal video as well.
Their dancing and choreo in the "Concept Trailer" video is insane. recommend giving that a look
OMG! You think you're a fan now?? You've got SO much to see!! LOVE LOVE your channel!!! Welcome to Army!!!
😂🤣😂 Right? See you in the rabbit hole
hahahaha I know... I feel like can I even say I am a fan when I still have SOOOOO much to see and learn?!?!? lol that you so much! can't wait to keep diving into it all x0x0x
@@lindseymackail9350 can’t wait to see who your bias is!!! Watch MAMA 2019 so people can relax! Lol! But prepare yourself! It’s beyond belief!!!
@@lindseymackail9350 wait MAMA 2019 IS sooo amazing but even better is MMA 2019! the solo's are mind-blowing! Can't wait for you to see!!!
When you mentio how they perform as an actual performance, you have to see their presentations during the pandemic. They always said it was tired because there were no cheering but they always give 150% to their performance wheter it's live or recorded
They did this 4 times before they were done. And the floors were really slippery. I still can't believe they hit it that hard 4 times. Makes you appreciate them so much more.
Please react to the dance practice for ‘ Attack on Bangtan’ !
Love your reactions…thank you for giving the boys a chance. Welcome to the wonderful world of BTS. 👌
Oh snap I recommended this on the last video. I look forward to your reaction.
Every time I hear jungkooks solo I get goosebumps.
Many here have suggested 'ON' Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima, and I'll add my vote! Excellent in so many ways.
In one of your reactions to a dance practice you talked about seeing when dancers are "into it", and in that video you'll see LOTS of closeups of facial expressions. Whether the lyrics call for fierce, lost, defiant, authoritative, combative, or pleading, they are into it!
Awesome reaction!! Definitely understand about their tremendous energy despite no audience - can you imagine they held online concerts without an audience throughout the pandemic. Still such amazing shows but they spoke about missing ARMY and the energy from the audience.
crazy! It really can be challenging as a performer bc you feed off the crowd too so you almost like have to fool yourself into pretending a crowd is there lol
Backup dancers The Lab Studios from LA.
Last week they worked BTS Las Vegas concert.
Right?!!! I love what you say about them giving their all!!!! They ALWAYS DO! 🥰💜🙌🏻
StayGold LM!! 🫵🏻
I always look forward to your reactions to BTS. Thank you
xoxoxox
They did this at 2 or 3 am to have Grand Central without crowds. It was also very slick floors. They were on Jimmy Fallon show for the whole week. All the clips from it are very entertaining.
This is such an incredible performance and in the behind the scenes footage from it they actually did 3 or 4 run through of the performance to get the one that they liked the most and Jimmy Fallon made a comment that when he went to hug them he could feel their heartbeat they worked so hard. Incredible proud of them always💜
Sienna Lalau is choreographer with her troop form the Lab. Those kids are so lucky because they also got to perform at the LA concerts and Las Vegas.
If my memory is correct, the Boys danced this about four times until they got it perfect. They are their own hardest critic but also perfectionists when it comes to their art (singing and dancing). 💜💜💜
The choreographer for "ON" is Sienna Lalau from The Lab in Los Angeles (her team is also the dancers in this performance and the Kinetic Manifesto MV). She and her team were also the dancers at the BTS Las Vegas shows, Namjoon gave her a shout out at the end ment on D3 at their Las Vegas show. She also choreographed J-Hope's "Chicken Noodle Soup", which is how their connection began and is still ongoing. Just a side note: Sienna was 19YO when she first began working with J-Hope - so never too early to pursue your dreams and don't be afraid to dream big!
you forgot to mention she was only about 19 at the time!
BTS inspired my daughter to start dancing here in Vegas. She started at Prodigy dance studios and now she’s the captain of her high school dance team. BTS are nothing but positive vibes!
I love that!! MJ is who started me dancing and its awesome to hear who inspired others to start dancing :)
I m 57 and bought the Time BTS. OH WELL, LOVE IT
Jungkook said the floor was very slippery, so I'm extra impressed by their performance!!! There's a behind the scenes video, and I think they had to wake up very early to film this!!!
I think they had to do all their Grand Central Station recording @ 4 am, after they closed the terminal. They also did the interview and games on one of the subway cars.
I was shook the first time I saw this when Jimin slid a little during the dance break. 😮
I am so happy you did this one. It's my favorite performance ! They dance amazing & effortless. Got my BTS mag too!! 😁 My daughter got me the Time mag as well.
This is the opening number with the same dancers from The Lab for their Permission to Dance concerts in LA (Nov-Dec 2021) and Vegas (the past 2 weekends) For the recent Seoul concerts they used local dancers. The Lab dancers also were in their 2022 Grammy number of Butter and in other songs in the LA/ Vegas concerts. ON was choreographed by then 19-yr old American Sienna Lalao who is now 21. She is the first person in the opening shot of the ON Kinetic manifesto MV that has this same choreography. Filmed at the LA River Sepulveda dam. Check it out. You would love the indoor dance practice & on location shooting sketch for it. 💜
Call time at 3am in the morning , they start filming that early in the morning
Lindsey, did you know that they had a VERY LIMITED window within which to shoot that whole video…? They got in early morning right after the cleaning crews but before all of the people of New York would traipse through there as they usually do daily…
I appreciate the comment on how well they perform without a crowd. During 2 year of the pandemic they recorded an insane amount of perfomances with only the camera people as an audience. They rented stadiums and put out a full concert without any in-person feedback just to gives love and support during lockdown.
I hope you get to experience them live because it’s out of this world!
omg I would love to see them live!!!