Happy holidays, everyone!!! Decided to tackle the second most-requested video from BTS, the Tiny Desk Concert, as a holiday week surprise. Hope you enjoy watching - I'm trying REALLY HARD to not watch as many live performances as I can because they're *SO GOOD* but I want to react to them! I don't know if I will get another video out before Christmas or even New Years, so if I don't - happy holidays, be safe, stay healthy, and take a moment to breathe and remember that this will get better, and if nothing else, you've got me in your corner rooting for you. May this be a week of joy and hope for you! Thanks for watching. Borahae.
you should check out the stage cam of the npr desk performance (dynamite only) for your enjoyment not necessary for reaction. ua-cam.com/video/qqN4UWnfcQA/v-deo.html you can see the energy and fun of all seven including their little improv dances that you miss in the other video.
You are so right. RM has such authority and gravity in his voice. It's so powerful but deep, passionate but soothing at the same time. No trace of anger but self-reflection only. He is a poet and deep thinker, went through such hard times recieving slanders and hate, bearing tremendous responsibilities and burdens since young.. I guess thats why his lyrics and voice are always carrying something which never fails to comfort me. (Btw his mixtape "mono" is a materpiece. I will not burden you by requesting a reaction but when you are feeling down pls give it a try. You will never regret encountering such a beautiful mind.)
Your coloring theory: you're probably right, I don't think anything in their performances is accidental. The teams behind BTS are intelligent, educated and studied well.
That's so true, BTS themselves always find the best (detail oriented and meticulous) things that can improve their performances for the ARMYs and it's really a blessing that the people (Big Hit Entertainment) behind BTS is ensync with them. 💜💜💜💜💜💜
Radios refusing to play BTS is also a major reason so many refuse to listen to them unfortunatly. Also if you enjoy their music and just them in general you are ARMY :>
I agree. As you know, BTS never, ever does anything "accidentally" or haphazardly. I'm willing to bet that those colors were chosen specifically for the reasons Cedric mentioned. Thanks for showing us this Cedric!
Them performing Spring Day here was SO significant; as popular and iconic as the queen is, they don't often perform it after the You Never Walk Alone era. However! Since the pandemic began, they performed it for Dear Class of 2020 (their speech were inspiring, and the meaning behind their choice of song was just beautiful), it was performed in some of the past concerts that aired as part of BangBangCon, they performed it for BangBangCon The Live, for NPR as here, and most recently at Day 2 of Map of the Soul ON:E. However you interpret the message or whatever event you consider it to refer to, it is ultimately a reminder that things will get better and, as they say in Life Goes On, that spring doesn't know to wait.
I'm not the kind of person that leave comments under videos but this time I just wanted to thank you for your honesty and for bringing your experience with the theatre's world (it really shows how passionate you are about it), it's always great to have another poit of view. I wish you and your family all the best during these hard times. Happy holidays and, again, thank YOU! (I apologize if there're any grammar mistakes, my mother tongue is italian)
I appreciate that! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Wishing you and yours the best as well - and no worries! Your grammar is excellent!
An insider said that it is rare for groups to truly like each other. And BTS all truly, truly LOVE each other. But they also have so much fun both performing and off stage. When watching performances like this, it truly sticks out and we all just have so much fun with them. Also, agree with you about them easing the audience into their music. 💜 Spring Day is as much about hope as it is about mourning. 💜💜
if you haven’t already, you should check out the stage cam of npr desk performance (dynamite only) ua-cam.com/video/qqN4UWnfcQA/v-deo.html you can see the energy and fun of all seven including their little improv dances that you miss in the other video.
Very impressed by the teal/orange observation. Resistance to foreign content is real. Western audiences are so confused by the Asian element, that they have to associate the group with something familiar. BTS gets compared to Michael Jackson, and the Beatles a lot, even though there's almost no similarity. Like comparing Michael Jackson to the Beatles. But it's what everyone is doing in order to justify enjoying music in a different language. You're reactions are insightful, and will open doors for other people to discover the positivity of this group. Thank you.
Just as a side note, V is a baritone, the only Kpop singer classified as that, and he is considered to have the widest vocal range of the group. His solo Singularity on one of the BTS albums contrasts nicely with his high voice on another solo track called Stigma. He played the saxophone for a few years when he was younger and is really into Jazz and R&B. His harmonization with the other members,who are all amazing, is something great to hear. His voice adds texture and another layer to their songs. By the way, as a cinephile who considers movie theaters my second home (until this pandemic) and as a huge BTS fan, you are by far my favorite reaction channel. Can’t wait for you to get back to BTS.
Happy holidays! I think you can at least consider yourself baby ARMY at this point bc you did two things that all ARMY tend to do 1) you forgot they were even singing in another language bc it just doesn’t matter since you can feel their message & 2) as soon as anything ends you get that instant “I miss them” depression! It’s something I’ve never really experienced before but it’s something universal to ARMY so welcome!
V’s voice is what drove me into BTS . when i heard his solo song SWEET NIGHT in the ost list of ITAEWON CLASS K DRAMA. His voice was so warm , it felt like he is just next you sharing his feelings with you . i seriously never felt sucha close connect with any song. at that time i didn’t even know about him . but then when i checked for the artist name- i found it to be BTS(V) . i heard a lot about bts but was never into it . after knowing that a voice like this exists in BTS . i learnt about bts and became a hardcore fan !
Indeed, V's voice is like a alto saxophone 🎷, and his style is like 50's-70's, sometimes you watch him like a charactor in Once Upon a time in America. V's voice can last like 40 more years and can still sing like Frank Sinatra. I really like his voice. And Surprisingly, Jin might have a great potential to develop as a operatic type singer. Anyway, thanks for your reaction and I always enjoy watching. Merry Christmas 🎄 and borahae.
If you really wanna get to know them and their personalities and see how close and tight knit they are I really recommend some of their reality shows. Particularly Bon Voyage and In the Soop. Bon Voyage has 4 seasons. Each year they take a trip abroad together and film their adventures. In Bon Voyage hey usually have a limited budget they're supposed to use for things like food and whatnot, and they have to do everything themselves (although they do manage to bend the rules from time to tome by appealing to the staff who loves to make them perform or do challenges in exchange for more money or help with a task or whatever). In the Soop was what they did this year instead since international travel wasn't an option, they take a kind of vacation to a really gorgeous location on a lake and it's just so nice to see them doing whatever they want and enjoying the peace and each other's company. You couldn't react to them here, that'd be a patreon thing, but even if you just watch them for yourself it's worth it. Also Run BTS although that one's more of a variety show, lots of games with prizes for the winners and penalties for the losers. I laugh so much watching Run episodes :)
This is my very first public comment lol but I have enjoyed your reactions so much I wanted to let you know. how much I appreciate your perspective and knowledge and also your enjoyment of a group that I am exploring as a baby army myself (at 76) . 💜 Wishing you and your family a peaceful and joyous Christmas/holiday season.
Ah wow! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and for checking out my videos. How wonderful that we both get to explore them together. May peace and blessings greet you during this season. Your comment has warmed my heart. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Watching this right before Butter 🧈 is about to release laughing, you were psychic and didn't even realize yet. Can't wait for Jimin's melting Butter voice singing Butter
Honestly one of the best and most genuine reactions to BTS that are on UA-cam at this point.... like someone who is genuinely interested in discovering more and more about them and actually genuinely loves their music and their relationship with each other.... Absolutely amazing 💜💜
we all had the same reaction we wanted more this performance was so good 😭V is an old soul living in a 24 yr old body, his style is just immaculate he can wear clothes from the 70s, 80s, 90s and pull them off so well. V also listens to older style music like jazz since he was young I think that also influences his style of singing combined with his beautiful baritone voice.
Watching live performances like this really proves that BTS are really talented. They can sing and can make a performance like that seems full, livelier and always the best.
Of all the Dynamite performances (so far - and there are a lot!), I think this is my fav. It’s just their voices and the small band behind them. You can really hear them sing, and it’s fantastic. I love how they add some “Say what”, and “What” lines in there. And the “Woo Hoo”s are just great ~ they are having so much fun! Some of them are up grooving around, and I love it. Great reaction! 💜💜💜
if you haven’t already, you should check out the stage cam of npr desk performance (dynamite only) ua-cam.com/video/qqN4UWnfcQA/v-deo.html you can see the energy and fun of all seven including their little improv dances that you miss in the other video.
Also about V, he lost a lot while he was with the band (both his grandparents died within a year of each other, they were the ones who had raised him because his parents were poor. Plus, a friend of his committed suicide). V is fun loving but also very sensitive. The first years, he was often in charge of "growling" in the songs. Thanks to his deep voice he indeed expressed anger perfectly. But his own songs are more sad and nostalgic (scenery, winter bear, Blue and Grey).
You know what Cedric - YOU'RE lovely - really enjoy your reviews. You seem like a great person! Also, your comment regarding RM- absolutely - I am always astounded by his maturity and I have to keep reminding myself that he's in his mid twenties!!! He's like a 50 year-old in a young man's body.
When u compared v with the lost 40 year old man it was spot on 😅 you should react to his solos which often has a acoustic and rnb feel.....he often takes his dad as his rolemodel I'm not sure if this has to do with something but yeah he really have a soulful voice
YOU DID NOT JUST RICKROLL US! LMAO I know they had a special voice coach for Dynamite, who helped them with their pronunciation, etc. There's always English in their music, but I'm sure it's a whole other challenge to do a whole song. I'm sure they learned it phonetically, although they can all read English, Joon is the only one really fluent. But Suga does read English well, he's just not confident speaking it. They have all improved A LOT over the years, but they're such perfectionists, of course they had a coach for this especially. Your idea about their color scheme is GENIUS. I really love hearing your insights into these things. I never even thought of it like that, but we know that with BigHit and BTS, nothing is random, so you're probably right. Also, I would rob Park Jimin on the street for that shirt. Also Suga's glasses. Although I'm pretty sure they could both kick my butt. LOL I never get sick of this performance. I love when they play with a band, and like you, I love stripped-down versions of songs. It's nice to see you back! Hope you are well! Merry Christmas!
BTS wears literally every single style you could think of. They were wearing 70's inspired retro outfits here cuz Dynamite is a disco-pop song. Almost all Dynamite stages had them wearing something retro. But pretty much each song and performance they do will have its own clothing style to match with it. In their normal day to day lives the 7 of them have very distinctive styles from each other actually haha
18:23 Awwww that was so precious🥺 19:00 Watching someone so earnestly and openly fall for BTS is genuinely the best present ever!! Happy Holidays! Enjoy your break! Borahae💜
Speaking of Postmodern Jukebox, Tae (V) tweeted a "stay at home challenge" with the advice to "talk to your TV if you're bored" in quarantine last April. The video he was dancing and singing to was from PMJ. twitter.com/PMJofficial/status/1246903939024338944?s=19 The song went viral a second time when a beloved penguin-suited Korean TV personality, Pengsoo, a known Tae fan, reenacted the moment. PMJ was a little baffled by that one! twitter.com/PMJofficial/status/1252007025124368384?s=19
If you like to see them just chill and talk they have a yearly Festa in June (celebration of anniversary of the group) and each year they just sit and eat and talk for an hour or so, remembering old funny stories and all that.
Just now catching up on UA-cam - 1) that teal and orange thing was super interesting 2) all the clothes are Gucci and I want it all 3) I agree - I love these stripped down versions 4) Jin's voice is highly underrated 5) hope you had a great Christmas today
This performance gained them many new fans. Comments at the time of people who hadn't heard of BTS, or had but dismissed them. Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2021.
I think one of v’s favourite artist is Chet baker and we know Chet is one of the saddest artist ever so I can see he loves the melancholic vibe. In general he loves classic jazz and even in his outfit so he loves vintage and greatly influenced in those eras
Wow...comparing V to Leonard Cohen...quite the compliment. This was such an honor for them and they really did shine. Also, love you for the Rick Astley reference. And thanks for the Christmas gift!!! Happy Holidays!!
I love how u keep calling them cool They don’t see themselves that way In fact if u were to ever meet and started talking about film they would prob view u as cool - as ur passionate and knowledgeable about this area (and no doubt many others) Anyone who is passionate and knowledgeable about whatever topic is immediately interesting and cool. You would have great convos with each of them I’m sure 💜 Merry Christmas from England ( we are currently experiencing the highest level of lockdown here so no extended family Christmas for us lot)
When you have the chance, I'd recommend you react to their reaction to getting the Grammy nomination. They released a longer clip of them hanging that night waiting for the announcement and it's a great way to see their dynamic with each other and just hear them casually talking.
I think bts would be happy to have an army like you. I'm happy to have you be army. You always seem so kind, and honest, and unpretentious in your opinions, and just welcome to learn about their art and interpret in genuinely. I never leave your videos feeling like I had to defend them in any way lol. Thank you for all the lovely videos these last few months, I'm excited and hopeful to see you work your way into some more of their older music, and maybe their solos and mixtapes too. I think you'd really like J-Hope's "Hope World" especially 💜
i think the teal and orange thing isn't as much an intentional decision meant to influence the American audience and more just a creative decision made by the designers to reflect the "retro American" vibe of Dynamite.
10:17 Teal and Orange You might have a point there. According to NPR, they have been trying to get BTS for a couple of years now, but it was finally possible this year. This could be not just because of their music appeal, but because they knew the high engagements ARMY gives to any BTS appearance. On the other hand, we now know that NPR is also a tool artists employ to appeal to Grammy voters because it has long gained its reputation for stripped down performances. A lot of pop artists trying to get nominations then win votes from the R.A members has made sure to perform here. And as you've pointed out plenty of the general public still haven't heard of BTS' music. So the Teal & Orange color of their clothes could have been well planned by the stylists or they were told by the producer of the video himself (logical that he knows this fact since you know it as a film maker too) to lessen the audience and language barrier. We now know that BTS have been seriously campaigning for the G nomination since they started interviews for the Dynamite promotions. We also now know that they're now nominated for Best Pop/Duo performance. And I'm crossing my fingers that they win.
I think you're right on the teal and orange thing. Many of the latest live performances they are wearing variations of those two colors again. Everything is with intention.
Honestly, you were completely right. V is a person who has lost a lot. He's lost a lot of people and we have seen him feel deeply emotional about it. So yeah. You did a good job with that comparison there.
Yeah, I also love the creep version from postmodern jukebox! V also listened to one of their songs (closer) in April and posted it on Twitter. You are an Army when you feel like one, that means when you love and enjoy their music and their personalities.
yes they talked somewhere that the recording process of a full english song was new to them and extremely interesting, because they learned the clear pronounciation to the details
Actually Cedric, a lot of ARMY who remember MTV Unplugged would LOVE the guys to do one. They bring their band Ghost and just sing and talk about songs and life. If you don't record before the holidays HAPPY FESTIVUS AND HAVE A GREAT NEW YEARS!!
That insight about the color is plausible. But then again, that orange and mustard are retro wardrobe colors (to match their retro reference in dynamite). In fashion design or interior decor, certain colors match well with each other eg black and red, orange and blue/teal, pink and green. Their stylists are really good. I have started to use BTS's colors in my wardrobe and I'm loving it. I am learning so much about theatre and movie production thanks your BTS reactions. Keep going.
First time I’ve heard someone compare their singing to Leonard Cohen! There were times listening to their BE album, especially a song like Blue & Grey, that I did think of Leonard Cohen... it’s the rawness of the feelings shared, the intimate speaking style... Are you going to review BE? Please do. You will be so moved. Have a blessed Christmas!
I love these natural versions too. To heard their voices without electronic effect is so pure and natural. That look resonates how I felt too at the end. At 1am in the morning I was too pumped from their tiny desk concert I couldn't sleep 😅 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Cedric may you always be blessed.
Scrolling through the comment section of your videos is so pleasant because it seems you’ve amassed a following of intellectual army who appreciate your insightful thoughts on anything BTS and their staff do 💜. Another great reaction! Have a merry Christmas 🎄
Hey! Thank you for a great reaction! It's so exciting listening to your insights and interpretation of their artistry as always! They are excellent live performers and their live singing is my favourite! I think you would enjoy their ARMYPEDIA live performance as well! 💜 (THAT RICK ROLL HAD ME SCREAMING! LOVE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOUR 😂)
7:08 “His voice is like melted butter. I mean that as a compliment. I love butter.” SO DO WE 😂💜 love when throwaway comments like this become prophetic! Can’t wait to see your Butter reaction video when I get to that point in your BTS journey 😊
7:16 I was eating cereal when you said, with all the sincerity in the world, "I love butter" and milk almost came out of my nose... idk why it was so funny xD Also: All of these serious discussions in the comments, and I'm just like, "Ha! Butter!" (:
Oh yes, you are officially ARMY. I have watched this so many times. I for one do want them to ever get westernized. I love and appreciate their full English songs but it’s their earlier songs that brought me to become ARMY. Rather than wanting them to change for me, I am putting in the effort to learn their language. 💜💜💜
16:53 this is so funny because I feel the exact same way! Taehyung can be very playful and childish but in his solo music he sounds very much like an old soul. It’s likely the influence of the music he enjoys (Sinatra, jazz) and his personality itself.
Thanks so much for this gift! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. It’s one of my favorite things BTS has done. And yes, please do talk about their outfits! Lol. Such beautiful colors. I figured they were going for autumnal tones because it was fall when they did this, but I like your theory about the teal and orange being familiar/cinematic tones as well. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Thanks for the color explanation, I'm European (French) and it felt weird that they would choose teal and orange (they are always so fashion conscious and they looked good but that's hard colors to pull off). You made a lot of sense and I now think it was deliberate and with the desire to ease American audience into their music.
RM says he learned english watching friends when his mom bought him the DVD series... but he also spent 4 months in New Zealand as an exchange student to become more fluent. And he took classes at school as well. He has a really high IQ (148?) and his language skills are extremely high... Thank you for your honest reactions to BTS... This is an amazing group.
Spring day is honestly one of those songs I will never tire of .. I could sit and watch them perform this song all day everyday.. they perform This song for the 2020 graduation class it was one of my favorites.. you should watch it
You are officially an Army 😆the saddness that you felt after realizing that they were done is exactly how Army feel every single time, we always want to see more. Anyways, thank you for seeing this performance. I appreciate that you mentioned their outfits, the teal and orange comparison to color in Film and how this might have been intentional to help Americans whom have never seen them before. BTS and BigHit are always working on the aesthetics and quality that accompany a performance and always putting a lot of effort, taking into consideration the viewer . I want to add that it is really appreciated the mention that BTS is the biggest global band👏🏼. Overall I appreciate your openness to them, in a short time you have been able to see how talented they are and that means a lot to Army. Borahae! 💜 Happy Holidays and Happy New Year🍾🎉
How did I not know that this channel existed? I thoroughly enjoyed this reaction. Their Tiny Desk concert is one of the most comforting ones they had for me. Thank you for reacting to them. Much love from Australia 💜
Your reactions became such a pure joy to me. Can't wait till the day you watch the MMA 2018/2019 performance :) That said, by any chance, don't feel pressured to meet every need and taste of your fast growing subscribers (including me), or to make a better video. If you do a simple 5 minite reaction we will still looove it. Hope this Christmas is full of joy and blessings to your family💜
I “thoroughly “ enjoyed your reaction. I loved their “Tiny Desk” so much I watched it several times more immediately after my first view. I somehow felt more in touch with them and was happy that NPR invited them. Merry Christmas and let’s hope 2021 brings our lives back to “normal” and our biggest complaint will be “it’s a 45 minute wait to get a table”. Or, “I had sit online for hours to get tickets to the BTS concert.”
Merry Christmas! I always enjoy your reactions and your commentary. This was a lovely Christmas gift thank you. You said that you hadn't heard them talking to each other much. I have some great links for you then. Every year and sometimes more than that Bighit has the boys get together and eat and answer questions that are given to them as conversation starters. You get to know the relationships and they get a chance to share some deep stuff with each other that they may be wouldn't usually feel comfortable talking about or saying to one another. I remember one of the first times bighit did gave the boys an excuse and opportunity to open up with each other was with all of big hit on the roof where each boy got to stand up on a higher ledge and yell their grievances to big hit or their other members or confess something that was hilarious. Since then it's gone a lot more intimate they've added food and sometimes alcohol or just drinks and instead of grievances they tend to look back at the year how they've changed some of the things they've been thinking and what they've appreciated about each other or hope for each other.You really get to know the guys and their relationships with each other. something you'll notice is they are very close but they also get shy and awkward and nervous around each other too when broaching certain subjects. There are subtitles for all 3 videos. They were btsfesta bangtanattic for 2018,2019,2020. One has the boys drinking so they get a bit tipsy. m.ua-cam.com/video/K4Melso7MPU/v-deo.html m.ua-cam.com/video/CPW2PCPYzEE/v-deo.html m.ua-cam.com/video/t9zPnWQIiuw/v-deo.html
Happy holidays, everyone!!! Decided to tackle the second most-requested video from BTS, the Tiny Desk Concert, as a holiday week surprise. Hope you enjoy watching - I'm trying REALLY HARD to not watch as many live performances as I can because they're *SO GOOD* but I want to react to them!
I don't know if I will get another video out before Christmas or even New Years, so if I don't - happy holidays, be safe, stay healthy, and take a moment to breathe and remember that this will get better, and if nothing else, you've got me in your corner rooting for you. May this be a week of joy and hope for you! Thanks for watching. Borahae.
Pleaaase you need to react to Daechwita music video by bts suga
you should check out the stage cam of the npr desk performance (dynamite only)
for your enjoyment not necessary for reaction.
ua-cam.com/video/qqN4UWnfcQA/v-deo.html
you can see the energy and fun of all seven including their little improv dances that you miss in the other video.
Happy holidays to you and yours 💜
@@fjp9 OMG! This is my first time seeing this! Love it, thanks for sharing! 💜
@@JC-fw9bg you’re welcome! lol glad you enjoyed it!
Yes, Jimin's voice is like melted butter, it just flow so smoothly and comfort to hear
You are so right. RM has such authority and gravity in his voice. It's so powerful but deep, passionate but soothing at the same time. No trace of anger but self-reflection only. He is a poet and deep thinker, went through such hard times recieving slanders and hate, bearing tremendous responsibilities and burdens since young.. I guess thats why his lyrics and voice are always carrying something which never fails to comfort me.
(Btw his mixtape "mono" is a materpiece. I will not burden you by requesting a reaction but when you are feeling down pls give it a try. You will never regret encountering such a beautiful mind.)
Yes MONO is hands down my favorite.. I can't describe how beautiful his soul is. He truly is my favorite poet and human being😢
I love MONO too. It's so underrated.
Mono is always my favourite one out of bts music 🥺😳
Yes, agree! MONO is my comfort-zone where I feel safe. RM is a genius and we are so fortunate to have him in our world.
Your coloring theory: you're probably right, I don't think anything in their performances is accidental. The teams behind BTS are intelligent, educated and studied well.
As we know, anything you see with BTS is never coincidental.
Ikr. Their team always gives me chills.. But that's why i was sure Cedric would like their mma performances and mvs
That's so true, BTS themselves always find the best (detail oriented and meticulous) things that can improve their performances for the ARMYs and it's really a blessing that the people (Big Hit Entertainment) behind BTS is ensync with them. 💜💜💜💜💜💜
So true. Haven't seen anything from bighit meaningless or superficial. Even run bts recently has picked up its own universe😂😂😂😂
Radios refusing to play BTS is also a major reason so many refuse to listen to them unfortunatly. Also if you enjoy their music and just them in general you are ARMY :>
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Never knew about teal and orange in films but what you said about Bangtan wearing those colors for western/US audience makes sense!
I agree. As you know, BTS never, ever does anything "accidentally" or haphazardly. I'm willing to bet that those colors were chosen specifically for the reasons Cedric mentioned. Thanks for showing us this Cedric!
Wow never realized, so cool.
Them performing Spring Day here was SO significant; as popular and iconic as the queen is, they don't often perform it after the You Never Walk Alone era. However! Since the pandemic began, they performed it for Dear Class of 2020 (their speech were inspiring, and the meaning behind their choice of song was just beautiful), it was performed in some of the past concerts that aired as part of BangBangCon, they performed it for BangBangCon The Live, for NPR as here, and most recently at Day 2 of Map of the Soul ON:E. However you interpret the message or whatever event you consider it to refer to, it is ultimately a reminder that things will get better and, as they say in Life Goes On, that spring doesn't know to wait.
I'm not the kind of person that leave comments under videos but this time I just wanted to thank you for your honesty and for bringing your experience with the theatre's world (it really shows how passionate you are about it), it's always great to have another poit of view.
I wish you and your family all the best during these hard times. Happy holidays and, again, thank YOU!
(I apologize if there're any grammar mistakes, my mother tongue is italian)
I appreciate that! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Wishing you and yours the best as well - and no worries! Your grammar is excellent!
That analogy of tone in V and Jin's part- anger/sadness, Call/response was so good that it makes so much more sense now wow 💜
When it was over, the sadness hit you like a ton of bricks... that wasn’t acting. That was MOOD 💜
An insider said that it is rare for groups to truly like each other. And BTS all truly, truly LOVE each other. But they also have so much fun both performing and off stage. When watching performances like this, it truly sticks out and we all just have so much fun with them. Also, agree with you about them easing the audience into their music. 💜 Spring Day is as much about hope as it is about mourning. 💜💜
BTS on Tiny Desk was by far one of the best things of 2020.
Thank you Cedric, Happy Holidays!!
if you haven’t already, you should check out the stage cam of npr desk performance (dynamite only)
ua-cam.com/video/qqN4UWnfcQA/v-deo.html
you can see the energy and fun of all seven including their little improv dances that you miss in the other video.
Very impressed by the teal/orange observation. Resistance to foreign content is real. Western audiences are so confused by the Asian element, that they have to associate the group with something familiar. BTS gets compared to Michael Jackson, and the Beatles a lot, even though there's almost no similarity. Like comparing Michael Jackson to the Beatles. But it's what everyone is doing in order to justify enjoying music in a different language. You're reactions are insightful, and will open doors for other people to discover the positivity of this group. Thank you.
Just as a side note, V is a baritone, the only Kpop singer classified as that, and he is considered to have the widest vocal range of the group. His solo Singularity on one of the BTS albums contrasts nicely with his high voice on another solo track called Stigma. He played the saxophone for a few years when he was younger and is really into Jazz and R&B. His harmonization with the other members,who are all amazing, is something great to hear. His voice adds texture and another layer to their songs.
By the way, as a cinephile who considers movie theaters my second home (until this pandemic) and as a huge BTS fan, you are by far my favorite reaction channel. Can’t wait for you to get back to BTS.
Happy holidays! I think you can at least consider yourself baby ARMY at this point bc you did two things that all ARMY tend to do 1) you forgot they were even singing in another language bc it just doesn’t matter since you can feel their message & 2) as soon as anything ends you get that instant “I miss them” depression! It’s something I’ve never really experienced before but it’s something universal to ARMY so welcome!
Jin's silver voice is is Golden.
V’s voice is what drove me into BTS . when i heard his solo song SWEET NIGHT in the ost list of ITAEWON CLASS K DRAMA. His voice was so warm , it felt like he is just next you sharing his feelings with you . i seriously never felt sucha close connect with any song. at that time i didn’t even know about him . but then when i checked for the artist name- i found it to be BTS(V) . i heard a lot about bts but was never into it . after knowing that a voice like this exists in BTS . i learnt about bts and became a hardcore fan !
Indeed, V's voice is like a alto saxophone 🎷, and his style is like 50's-70's, sometimes you watch him like a charactor in Once Upon a time in America. V's voice can last like 40 more years and can still sing like Frank Sinatra. I really like his voice. And Surprisingly, Jin might have a great potential to develop as a operatic type singer. Anyway, thanks for your reaction and I always enjoy watching. Merry Christmas 🎄 and borahae.
If you really wanna get to know them and their personalities and see how close and tight knit they are I really recommend some of their reality shows. Particularly Bon Voyage and In the Soop. Bon Voyage has 4 seasons. Each year they take a trip abroad together and film their adventures. In Bon Voyage hey usually have a limited budget they're supposed to use for things like food and whatnot, and they have to do everything themselves (although they do manage to bend the rules from time to tome by appealing to the staff who loves to make them perform or do challenges in exchange for more money or help with a task or whatever). In the Soop was what they did this year instead since international travel wasn't an option, they take a kind of vacation to a really gorgeous location on a lake and it's just so nice to see them doing whatever they want and enjoying the peace and each other's company. You couldn't react to them here, that'd be a patreon thing, but even if you just watch them for yourself it's worth it. Also Run BTS although that one's more of a variety show, lots of games with prizes for the winners and penalties for the losers. I laugh so much watching Run episodes :)
i like run bts because it is free. i wish the others were for free also, but i understand they want to make money too.
I love how a lot of people go "is that it?? is it over already?" whenever they watch BTS. Love your comments, your "captions'. And Happy Holidays!
This is my very first public comment lol but I have enjoyed your reactions so much I wanted to let you know. how much I appreciate your perspective and knowledge and also your enjoyment of a group that I am exploring as a baby army myself (at 76) . 💜 Wishing you and your family a peaceful and joyous Christmas/holiday season.
Ah wow! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and for checking out my videos. How wonderful that we both get to explore them together. May peace and blessings greet you during this season. Your comment has warmed my heart. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
@@CedricGegel1 As yours has warmed mine! ❤️
You two are adorable...😍
A 76 yo baby Army! Wow unbeliebubble (to quote jin). And here I am feeling I am a little too old to be rocking with BTS.
@@scarlettsan8199 I believe you are never too old to appreciate great music, dancing, theatrical ability , caring hearts and of course their looks!! 💜
I appreciated the Leonard Cohen reference about V’s voice. I have never heard that reference before but I see it now.
Watching this right before Butter 🧈 is about to release laughing, you were psychic and didn't even realize yet. Can't wait for Jimin's melting Butter voice singing Butter
Honestly one of the best and most genuine reactions to BTS that are on UA-cam at this point.... like someone who is genuinely interested in discovering more and more about them and actually genuinely loves their music and their relationship with each other.... Absolutely amazing 💜💜
we all had the same reaction we wanted more this performance was so good 😭V is an old soul living in a 24 yr old body, his style is just immaculate he can wear clothes from the 70s, 80s, 90s and pull them off so well. V also listens to older style music like jazz since he was young I think that also influences his style of singing combined with his beautiful baritone voice.
Watching live performances like this really proves that BTS are really talented. They can sing and can make a performance like that seems full, livelier and always the best.
16:50 Oh my goodness that comment about V took me out for a good minute. 🤣🤣 I am still laughing as I type this, loved it.
Of all the Dynamite performances (so far - and there are a lot!), I think this is my fav. It’s just their voices and the small band behind them. You can really hear them sing, and it’s fantastic. I love how they add some “Say what”, and “What” lines in there. And the “Woo Hoo”s are just great ~ they are having so much fun! Some of them are up grooving around, and I love it. Great reaction! 💜💜💜
if you haven’t already, you should check out the stage cam of npr desk performance (dynamite only)
ua-cam.com/video/qqN4UWnfcQA/v-deo.html
you can see the energy and fun of all seven including their little improv dances that you miss in the other video.
Also about V, he lost a lot while he was with the band (both his grandparents died within a year of each other, they were the ones who had raised him because his parents were poor. Plus, a friend of his committed suicide). V is fun loving but also very sensitive. The first years, he was often in charge of "growling" in the songs. Thanks to his deep voice he indeed expressed anger perfectly. But his own songs are more sad and nostalgic (scenery, winter bear, Blue and Grey).
They sound like angels to me. I feel a sense of comfort and peace whenever I listen to them. Happy Holidays to you too!
You know what Cedric - YOU'RE lovely - really enjoy your reviews. You seem like a great person! Also, your comment regarding RM- absolutely - I am always astounded by his maturity and I have to keep reminding myself that he's in his mid twenties!!! He's like a 50 year-old in a young man's body.
When u compared v with the lost 40 year old man it was spot on 😅 you should react to his solos which often has a acoustic and rnb feel.....he often takes his dad as his rolemodel I'm not sure if this has to do with something but yeah he really have a soulful voice
YOU DID NOT JUST RICKROLL US! LMAO
I know they had a special voice coach for Dynamite, who helped them with their pronunciation, etc. There's always English in their music, but I'm sure it's a whole other challenge to do a whole song. I'm sure they learned it phonetically, although they can all read English, Joon is the only one really fluent. But Suga does read English well, he's just not confident speaking it. They have all improved A LOT over the years, but they're such perfectionists, of course they had a coach for this especially.
Your idea about their color scheme is GENIUS. I really love hearing your insights into these things. I never even thought of it like that, but we know that with BigHit and BTS, nothing is random, so you're probably right. Also, I would rob Park Jimin on the street for that shirt. Also Suga's glasses. Although I'm pretty sure they could both kick my butt. LOL
I never get sick of this performance. I love when they play with a band, and like you, I love stripped-down versions of songs.
It's nice to see you back! Hope you are well! Merry Christmas!
BTS wears literally every single style you could think of. They were wearing 70's inspired retro outfits here cuz Dynamite is a disco-pop song. Almost all Dynamite stages had them wearing something retro. But pretty much each song and performance they do will have its own clothing style to match with it. In their normal day to day lives the 7 of them have very distinctive styles from each other actually haha
18:23 Awwww that was so precious🥺
19:00 Watching someone so earnestly and openly fall for BTS is genuinely the best present ever!!
Happy Holidays! Enjoy your break! Borahae💜
Speaking of Postmodern Jukebox, Tae (V) tweeted a "stay at home challenge" with the advice to "talk to your TV if you're bored" in quarantine last April. The video he was dancing and singing to was from PMJ.
twitter.com/PMJofficial/status/1246903939024338944?s=19
The song went viral a second time when a beloved penguin-suited Korean TV personality, Pengsoo, a known Tae fan, reenacted the moment. PMJ was a little baffled by that one!
twitter.com/PMJofficial/status/1252007025124368384?s=19
“Its been a joy”
FELT THAT. Thank you for being sincere in liking them :((((( Appreciate you!
The way you talk brings me so much comfort. I really love how genuine and honest you are. Thank you for genuinely appreciating the boys and their art.
If you like to see them just chill and talk they have a yearly Festa in June (celebration of anniversary of the group) and each year they just sit and eat and talk for an hour or so, remembering old funny stories and all that.
That teal and orange comment was so interesting!
Just now catching up on UA-cam - 1) that teal and orange thing was super interesting 2) all the clothes are Gucci and I want it all 3) I agree - I love these stripped down versions 4) Jin's voice is highly underrated 5) hope you had a great Christmas today
This performance gained them many new fans. Comments at the time of people who hadn't heard of BTS, or had but dismissed them.
Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2021.
ahhh @4:29 "they truly do have a nice V going on" I see what you did there 🤣
"I mean that as a compliment, I love butter" MOOOOOD
Also the way I had to pause to get through the giggles...
I think one of v’s favourite artist is Chet baker and we know Chet is one of the saddest artist ever so I can see he loves the melancholic vibe. In general he loves classic jazz and even in his outfit so he loves vintage and greatly influenced in those eras
Wow...comparing V to Leonard Cohen...quite the compliment. This was such an honor for them and they really did shine. Also, love you for the Rick Astley reference. And thanks for the Christmas gift!!! Happy Holidays!!
I love how u keep calling them cool
They don’t see themselves that way
In fact if u were to ever meet and started talking about film they would prob view u as cool - as ur passionate and knowledgeable about this area (and no doubt many others)
Anyone who is passionate and knowledgeable about whatever topic is immediately interesting and cool. You would have great convos with each of them I’m sure 💜
Merry Christmas from England ( we are currently experiencing the highest level of lockdown here so no extended family Christmas for us lot)
When you have the chance, I'd recommend you react to their reaction to getting the Grammy nomination. They released a longer clip of them hanging that night waiting for the announcement and it's a great way to see their dynamic with each other and just hear them casually talking.
I think their energy comes from how they are so close. We love people to love we other!
Have you seen Daechwita? Cinematic masterpiece with the people who worked on the Korean series "Kingdom" and it is a solo project by Suga aka AgustD.
That post-concert sadness hit you like a dump truck lmao!
binge watching all of your reactions ,,,hey from july 2021 ,I CACKLED AT THE [unintentional] BUTTER REFERENCE .YES WE DO LOVE BUTTER
You timed that perfectly 😂
I think bts would be happy to have an army like you. I'm happy to have you be army. You always seem so kind, and honest, and unpretentious in your opinions, and just welcome to learn about their art and interpret in genuinely. I never leave your videos feeling like I had to defend them in any way lol. Thank you for all the lovely videos these last few months, I'm excited and hopeful to see you work your way into some more of their older music, and maybe their solos and mixtapes too. I think you'd really like J-Hope's "Hope World" especially 💜
Isn’t it interesting how they have such an effect on us! In a short amount of time we become so in awe and in love with them and their music!!
i think the teal and orange thing isn't as much an intentional decision meant to influence the American audience and more just a creative decision made by the designers to reflect the "retro American" vibe of Dynamite.
10:17 Teal and Orange
You might have a point there.
According to NPR, they have been trying to get BTS for a couple of years now, but it was finally possible this year. This could be not just because of their music appeal, but because they knew the high engagements ARMY gives to any BTS appearance.
On the other hand, we now know that NPR is also a tool artists employ to appeal to Grammy voters because it has long gained its reputation for stripped down performances. A lot of pop artists trying to get nominations then win votes from the R.A members has made sure to perform here. And as you've pointed out plenty of the general public still haven't heard of BTS' music.
So the Teal & Orange color of their clothes could have been well planned by the stylists or they were told by the producer of the video himself (logical that he knows this fact since you know it as a film maker too) to lessen the audience and language barrier. We now know that BTS have been seriously campaigning for the G nomination since they started interviews for the Dynamite promotions. We also now know that they're now nominated for Best Pop/Duo performance. And I'm crossing my fingers that they win.
I think you're right on the teal and orange thing. Many of the latest live performances they are wearing variations of those two colors again. Everything is with intention.
"I love butter" *awkward smile* LMAOOOOO!!! You're too funny! LOL!!
Haha even funnier now, after "Butter" 😊
New subscriber here @cedric
Honestly, you were completely right. V is a person who has lost a lot. He's lost a lot of people and we have seen him feel deeply emotional about it. So yeah. You did a good job with that comparison there.
Yeah, I also love the creep version from postmodern jukebox! V also listened to one of their songs (closer) in April and posted it on Twitter.
You are an Army when you feel like one, that means when you love and enjoy their music and their personalities.
yes they talked somewhere that the recording process of a full english song was new to them and extremely interesting, because they learned the clear pronounciation to the details
Actually Cedric, a lot of ARMY who remember MTV Unplugged would LOVE the guys to do one. They bring their band Ghost and just sing and talk about songs and life. If you don't record before the holidays HAPPY FESTIVUS AND HAVE A GREAT NEW YEARS!!
That insight about the color is plausible. But then again, that orange and mustard are retro wardrobe colors (to match their retro reference in dynamite). In fashion design or interior decor, certain colors match well with each other eg black and red, orange and blue/teal, pink and green. Their stylists are really good. I have started to use BTS's colors in my wardrobe and I'm loving it. I am learning so much about theatre and movie production thanks your BTS reactions. Keep going.
You're spot on with the voice descriptions for the members btw, very observant 😊
First time I’ve heard someone compare their singing to Leonard Cohen! There were times listening to their BE album, especially a song like Blue & Grey, that I did think of Leonard Cohen... it’s the rawness of the feelings shared, the intimate speaking style... Are you going to review BE? Please do. You will be so moved. Have a blessed Christmas!
I love these natural versions too. To heard their voices without electronic effect is so pure and natural.
That look resonates how I felt too at the end. At 1am in the morning I was too pumped from their tiny desk concert I couldn't sleep 😅
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Cedric may you always be blessed.
Scrolling through the comment section of your videos is so pleasant because it seems you’ve amassed a following of intellectual army who appreciate your insightful thoughts on anything BTS and their staff do 💜. Another great reaction! Have a merry Christmas 🎄
"Gravity". A perfect analogy.
Hey! Thank you for a great reaction! It's so exciting listening to your insights and interpretation of their artistry as always! They are excellent live performers and their live singing is my favourite!
I think you would enjoy their ARMYPEDIA live performance as well! 💜
(THAT RICK ROLL HAD ME SCREAMING! LOVE YOUR SENSE OF HUMOUR 😂)
7:08 “His voice is like melted butter. I mean that as a compliment. I love butter.” SO DO WE 😂💜 love when throwaway comments like this become prophetic! Can’t wait to see your Butter reaction video when I get to that point in your BTS journey 😊
AHHHH I PREDICTED BUTTER AND I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW IT
7:16 I was eating cereal when you said, with all the sincerity in the world, "I love butter" and milk almost came out of my nose... idk why it was so funny xD
Also: All of these serious discussions in the comments, and I'm just like, "Ha! Butter!" (:
this 18:24 reaction is every army every time something ends
wouldn't mind a life where i watch bts 24/7
No worries, we love their strip down versions more too. Their raw voices hit differently
happy holidays to you and everyone who reads this! 😊
Rick Rolled in the year 2020, I cannot believe it 🤣
Oh yes, you are officially ARMY. I have watched this so many times. I for one do want them to ever get westernized. I love and appreciate their full English songs but it’s their earlier songs that brought me to become ARMY. Rather than wanting them to change for me, I am putting in the effort to learn their language. 💜💜💜
I forget how genuine you are 💜💜💜 you're so precious 🥺🥺🥺
16:53 this is so funny because I feel the exact same way! Taehyung can be very playful and childish but in his solo music he sounds very much like an old soul. It’s likely the influence of the music he enjoys (Sinatra, jazz) and his personality itself.
Thanks so much for this gift! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. It’s one of my favorite things BTS has done. And yes, please do talk about their outfits! Lol. Such beautiful colors. I figured they were going for autumnal tones because it was fall when they did this, but I like your theory about the teal and orange being familiar/cinematic tones as well. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Thanks for the color explanation, I'm European (French) and it felt weird that they would choose teal and orange (they are always so fashion conscious and they looked good but that's hard colors to pull off). You made a lot of sense and I now think it was deliberate and with the desire to ease American audience into their music.
Love how you pointed out their chemistry with this one.
RM says he learned english watching friends when his mom bought him the DVD series... but he also spent 4 months in New Zealand as an exchange student to become more fluent. And he took classes at school as well. He has a really high IQ (148?) and his language skills are extremely high... Thank you for your honest reactions to BTS... This is an amazing group.
He can also speak Japanese.
have you watched him on problematic men?
I love butter too! And Jimin.....
Jimin, my baby!!
Dynamite is a “retro disco track”. Their outfits are classic 70’s colors.
Spring day is honestly one of those songs I will never tire of .. I could sit and watch them perform this song all day everyday.. they perform This song for the 2020 graduation class it was one of my favorites.. you should watch it
You are officially an Army 😆the saddness that you felt after realizing that they were done is exactly how Army feel every single time, we always want to see more. Anyways, thank you for seeing this performance. I appreciate that you mentioned their outfits, the teal and orange comparison to color in Film and how this might have been intentional to help Americans whom have never seen them before. BTS and BigHit are always working on the aesthetics and quality that accompany a performance and always putting a lot of effort, taking into consideration the viewer . I want to add that it is really appreciated the mention that BTS is the biggest global band👏🏼. Overall I appreciate your openness to them, in a short time you have been able to see how talented they are and that means a lot to Army. Borahae! 💜 Happy Holidays and Happy New Year🍾🎉
Loved that observation about Teal and Orange. Never crossed my mind! :)
YES YOU ARE AN ARMY NOW
WELCOME TO OUR WONDERFUL FAMILY 💜💜💜
How did I not know that this channel existed? I thoroughly enjoyed this reaction. Their Tiny Desk concert is one of the most comforting ones they had for me. Thank you for reacting to them. Much love from Australia 💜
Love how you enjoy it from start to finsh and yes, jimin steal most of my smiles too 🤭🥰
Have a lovely Christmas Cedric,see you next year.Don't miss listening to Jungkook singing Oh Holy Night,it's a beautiful thing.
Your reactions became such a pure joy to me. Can't wait till the day you watch the MMA 2018/2019 performance :)
That said, by any chance, don't feel pressured to meet every need and taste of your fast growing subscribers (including me), or to make a better video. If you do a simple 5 minite reaction we will still looove it.
Hope this Christmas is full of joy and blessings to your family💜
I agree. I wish there were more acoustic versions. It really showcases their talent.
Happy Holidays to everyone!!!!! Wish you the best 🥰 💜
Teal and orange, great.. I learn new thing from you, thank you so much
I “thoroughly “ enjoyed your reaction. I loved their “Tiny Desk” so much I watched it several times more immediately after my first view. I somehow felt more in touch with them and was happy that NPR invited them. Merry Christmas and let’s hope 2021 brings our lives back to “normal” and our biggest complaint will be “it’s a 45 minute wait to get a table”. Or, “I had sit online for hours to get tickets to the BTS concert.”
V has so deep voice to can see that in singularity, inner child and someone like you
Merry Christmas! I always enjoy your reactions and your commentary. This was a lovely Christmas gift thank you. You said that you hadn't heard them talking to each other much. I have some great links for you then. Every year and sometimes more than that Bighit has the boys get together and eat and answer questions that are given to them as conversation starters. You get to know the relationships and they get a chance to share some deep stuff with each other that they may be wouldn't usually feel comfortable talking about or saying to one another. I remember one of the first times bighit did gave the boys an excuse and opportunity to open up with each other was with all of big hit on the roof where each boy got to stand up on a higher ledge and yell their grievances to big hit or their other members or confess something that was hilarious. Since then it's gone a lot more intimate they've added food and sometimes alcohol or just drinks and instead of grievances they tend to look back at the year how they've changed some of the things they've been thinking and what they've appreciated about each other or hope for each other.You really get to know the guys and their relationships with each other. something you'll notice is they are very close but they also get shy and awkward and nervous around each other too when broaching certain subjects. There are subtitles for all 3 videos. They were btsfesta bangtanattic for 2018,2019,2020. One has the boys drinking so they get a bit tipsy.
m.ua-cam.com/video/K4Melso7MPU/v-deo.html
m.ua-cam.com/video/CPW2PCPYzEE/v-deo.html
m.ua-cam.com/video/t9zPnWQIiuw/v-deo.html
they sang Spring Day so often during these covid times :( i love them :(