Which KPOP artists should we check out next? 🗯️ Should we check out more BTS songs? 🗯️

@user-te1lb9vo5b

2 ай бұрын

Yes more bts

@asianiewie9142

2 ай бұрын

More BTS (maybe some solo stuff from BTS members, since j-hope just dropped a new album?)! And since you like anime, maybe some Stray Kids's song like 'Slump' or 'Top' which were used as anime soundtrucks?

@sarahomar8351

2 ай бұрын

Definitely more BTS. Let us know your favorite genres so we could recommend you songs accordingly

@Imme_begin

2 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTELY! Try “Run BTS” dance practice (there is also a song called “Run”. Both are good) Also try “Blood Sweat and Tears”, “Heartbeat”, “Stay Gold” and “Airplane pt 2”.

@Imme_begin

2 ай бұрын

@@sarahomar8351One of the things about BTS though is they can introduce you to genres you may not think you like.

Wow someone who actually cares about LYRICS. You're a rare find.

@Allonsyyyy

2 ай бұрын

They're the backbone of the entire song! SO IMPORTANT! 😊

@Jellybean0009

2 ай бұрын

Subscribing! 💜

@mandymolala

2 ай бұрын

Omg yes! ​@@Allonsyyyy

@angieb9065

2 ай бұрын

I have to agree he is really paying attention to the lyrics right. I think he should watch in order XCeleste intro to BTS then The Most Beautiful Moment in Life by Rice Squad and then Taylor Mari Introduction to BTS. He would definitely get it. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

@epikh1gh536

Ай бұрын

@@Allonsyyyy If you ever watch fake love the lyrics has nothing to do with the mv lol. Fake mv love is apart of a fictional storyline

Waiting for someone to comment "Yoongi's skin is brighter than my future" but guess I'll have to do it myself 😊

@heartsamessgaultier8562

2 ай бұрын

I recently saw a clip of Yoongi behind stage looking at the signs in the audience of his concert and he laughed heartily at just that quote.

@utuymaulana8599

2 ай бұрын

​@@heartsamessgaultier8562I see too, he's smile so cute

@Karluin

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@reddieweeb

2 ай бұрын

That shit is always funny 😂 This is why I love the Armys

@mawbast1

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

This song got inspired of the film Black Swan. And the quote "A dancer dies twice... once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful."

The song is a reference to the quote by Martha Graham “A dancer dies twice. First when they stop dancing and this death is the more painful of the two”. Hence the line “Maybe this is how I die my first death” maybe he will stop rapping/singing/dancing and suffer the same pain. If the music doesn’t move him anymore. Beautiful song. The shadows are a heavy theme for this album. ON also has a lot of mention of shadows and these songs are from the same album. The album looks at the Persona, Ego and Shadow which were studied by Carl Jung. 😄

I love how you try to understand deep meaning in somgs lyrics

@Allonsyyyy

2 ай бұрын

Lyrics are SO important!

@marinal.

Ай бұрын

@@Allonsyyyy 100%

Good interpretation of the song. Yep they were experiencing burn out/losing passion. They may not talk about their personal lives or what goes on behind the scenes often, but if you want to know what they are feeling then they will usually write a song instead. Their songs 99% of the time will tell you their story. These are probably the most creative artist and song writers I have ever seen. And the one you said "hes cool isn't he" why yes he is lol. His name is Jin and hes referred to as world wide handsome 😂💜💜

@ZLESHA

2 ай бұрын

Он говорил о танце Чимина.

@djlivvy46

2 ай бұрын

​@@ZLESHA- he did praise Jimin's dance, but he said that about Jin in the mirrored scene.

@djlivvy46

2 ай бұрын

I feel that they do reveal quite a bit about themselves in their films & documentaries.

@soniap1217

2 ай бұрын

You are making a mistake ..they song is about the fear of this would happened...

@ebony7177

Ай бұрын

@@soniap1217 The song is saying what if they lost their passion BUT we know from their own mouths that they did experience burnout and considered quitting. Don't let the time frame of the song releasing confuse you on when EXACTLY they wrote this song. MOTS Persona and MOTS7 were supposed to be released differently based on the hints they gave us using Jung's theories, so we don't have a timeline specifically of when Black Swan was written. So it definitely could have been in 2018-19 when they were having their burnout and reconciled to continue. So she isn't wrong and neither are you.

I think a quick "sample" of their diversity is to watch their 2021 Festa where it is a simple set where they sing/rap parts of songs from several different albums spanning their time from 2013 until that present time - that sampling really shows how diverse their body of art is and is just an incredibly easy listen.

@KyCe7_

2 ай бұрын

i also mentioned that in his On reaction.. hope he checks it out

@elememelon9175

2 ай бұрын

Yess highly recommend and the vibe is immaculate 🎉

what you've said about the message/lyrics was on point. and the guy with the white hair's skin is really flawless.. :)

@Allonsyyyy

2 ай бұрын

SO FLAWLESS!

@djlivvy46

2 ай бұрын

​@@Allonsyyyy- that's partly because Korean makeup (& hair) stylists are the best in the world, and partly because Korean skincare is also superior - the quality is amazing even at the lower price points. I will never go back to using Western skincare!

through their discography BTS has showed us that recognizing our own shadows is part of learning to love ourselves. In "ON" there's a line "gotta go insane to stay sane" in my opinion this means that most people don't want to explore their shadows (weakness, demons, flaws, trauma, etc) aka their "insane" side but BTS recognize that the only way to achieve self-love (sane/healthy mind) it is empirical to face/accept/analyze those shadows and learn and grow from it.

@djlivvy46

2 ай бұрын

The shadow is part of Jungian theory which is heavily featured in the work of BTS.

Truth untold by the BTS vocal line. Also, Magic shop and Run practice video.

ON and Black Swan are off the same album, Map of the Soul: 7, which is part of the Map of the Soul album series based on Jungian psychology. There are many songs in the series addressing themes of identity, persona, ego, shadows and fears, vulnerabilities, their thoughts and feelings about themselves and their relationships with their art and with people they care about, including ARMY. This song is indeed about their fear of falling out of love with their art, because they were suffering incredible burnout at this point after working at a breakneck pace for 10 years without a break (counting trainee time.) They have always been very raw, courageous and honest in their art. I have seen dancers and musicians cry reacting to this MV because it is such a universal fear and so rarely addressed so openly in music. Things to note in this MV ~ The shadows represent their fears, looming large and out of their control initially, and slowly being reintegrated into themselves as they go from white outfits with a touch of black under a harsh spotlight, to all black silhouettes at the end, as they become the black swans, the shadows, themselves. Notice Jin's reflections in the mirrors also do not move with him when he turns. Like the shadows with the others, they are similarly not under his control. Also he is considered the "face" of BTS, the "visual" as he is considered to have the perfect looks by a Korean Idol standard, whereas the others very much do not meet that standard (Yes really. They were called "The Ugly Idol Group" when they first started.) So him studying his face in the mirrors is also not without meaning. This is more commentary on fears and public image not being entirely under their control. A black swan as a metaphor is a sudden and unexpected life changing event with dire consequences. Black Swan the film is about a dancer driven mad by the pressures of her career. Both meanings apply here. Notice how they begin looking small and vulnerable on stage, dancing barefoot with a large balance of black space above them as if at the bottom of a black ocean. This is echoed in later lyrics about being stuck on the ocean floor, so in the dark and under pressure. The corsets on two of the members also reflect this theme of constriction. The setting of an ornate and beautiful but shadowed and empty theater is not without meaning also. The lyrics reference a quote by dancer Martha Graham about how, when a dancer (artist) can no longer pursue their art, it is like a death. "A dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful." Notice how the production on the music has the vocals sounding compressed and almost like they are underwater, and there is a driving beat throughout, like a heartbeat booming in their ears in fear, which they also reference in the the lyrics. Notice how the choreography is moves showing desperation, despair, choking, feet dragging, as well as swan moves. Their choreography is always storytelling performance art. BTS are a total performance art collective package. Seven genius and world-class artists, singers, songwriters, producers, composers, dancers, and musicians. Their music reflects their themes in all ways possible, musical production details, lyrics, choreography, wardrobe, and MV visual storytelling. Their songs are most often very layered with a surface universal meaning, a deeper personal meaning to their own lives and experiences, and sometimes another layer of storytelling related to the Bangtan Universe (BU) which is a supernatural mystery storyline that runs through their work with clues revealed in lyrics, MVs, short films album notes, webtoons, books, a mobile game and more multi-media. All their albums are concept albums with tracks in a storytelling order, and many are linked in sets or series of albums. BTS has 20 albums as a group, 12 albums as solo artists, and many other singles, collabs, OSTs, and covers, for a discography many hundreds of songs deep.

@JanB-qm2bi

2 ай бұрын

Beautifully written! Thank you!

@NanciBK

2 ай бұрын

​@@JanB-qm2bi You're welcome!

@SonOGong-bk7lq

Ай бұрын

It has been a totally pleasure to read you. Thank you very much. This is my favorited song ever from BTS.

We simply called it THE BTS GENRE 😂

I would recommend Spring Day, a very meaningful song. It is known as the “Queen” because since the day it dropped in 2017, it never left the Korean charts. It’s the longest charting Korean song in the nation’s history. Also, please please react to the explanation made by Italian ARMY after, the song is a very important song to the Korean public and ARMY since the MV is linked to a national tragedy in South Korea…

I just saw your two other videos earlier today and I think it’s safe to say that you are officially my favorite BTS reactor. The way you pay attention to the lyrics is something I have never seen from anyone before. I personally can’t choose a favorite song, So instead, I will recommend “A guide to BTS members: the bangtan 7” by Taylor Mari, so that you can get to know the members a little bit more, it is a longer video, but army will definitely watch it all the way through💜

@Allonsyyyy

2 ай бұрын

🙏

@Army_says_jimin

2 ай бұрын

​@@Allonsyyyyyes, react to the guide by Taylor please 🙏

@paulina-debolsillo8218

2 ай бұрын

The song is about the fear of losing the love for music, that would be "the first death" for a musician. I recommend that you see a live performance, as you like the lyrics put "English subtitles"on the search (but be aware that the translations aren't always accurate) Thank you for your reactions, I m a 55yo ARMY (since 2019)

@ItsMeAnn628

Ай бұрын

Yes, definitely react to Taylor’s video! She did a great job compiling so much info in a relatively short video! 😁💜

You should see them live it's just mind-blowing they are something else ❤

@Allonsyyyy

2 ай бұрын

Can't wait to check out their live stuff!

@lilyjoeliani6558

2 ай бұрын

@@Allonsyyyy Check out their performances at MAMA Award 2018/2019 they are legendary! Really mind-blowing. For shorter and "tamer" performances, check out FESTA Room live, BTS Tiny Desk, or even their Butter performance at Grammy. They really don't do half-baked shows, if you know what I mean.

@christinaneville2814

2 ай бұрын

Omg getting to experience this at PTD twice brought to tears both times due to the beauty of visuals.

@deepafrancis5107

2 ай бұрын

​@@Allonsyyyy you should check out black swan performance at the PTD concert. BTW , I liked your reaction to the song and I'm glad to subscribe 😊💜 welcome to the rabbit hole.

I am an older fan (65 next week) and I really love seeing reactors experiencing BTS for the first time. The only problem is, their music is so diverse, if you listen to...say....Butter, you think that is their signature sound. But there is so much more! I think you should delve into both the rap and vocal lines a bit more. Outro:Tear for the rap line and Zero O'Clock for the vocal. And then watch them all having fun together on stage with a live version of Magic Shop. Just my suggestions!! Keep up the good work!

@mabelmoon7759

2 ай бұрын

Happy Future Birthday!!

@JanB-qm2bi

2 ай бұрын

Perfect comment!

@mayianna7805

2 ай бұрын

Great suggestions!

@skc174

2 ай бұрын

Happy Birthday! 🎉. I will be 70 this year and it’s always exciting to find someone who is new to and just discovering BTS. These seven young men are a reason for me to get up in the morning. I watch and rewatch and rewatch their content. They make me very smile and laugh. 💜

Now you're starting to see why BTS is so beloved. We all love the few Pop/English songs, but it's their depth, authenticity, depth of lyrics, loyalty, joy, courage and tenacity that binds BTS and ARMY together. BTS are so respected and admired by their fans for good reasons in this world of ugliness, violence, greed and manipulation. I'm grateful to them everyday.

Love how you focus so much on lyrics . Do react to SPRING DAY ! You ll definitely love it 💜

@alex__andrei

2 ай бұрын

And definitely watch the explanation made by Italian ARMY right after!

@richee9898

2 ай бұрын

@@alex__andrei yeah that 👍 wonderful explanation

@Allonsyyyy

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@mabelmoon7759

2 ай бұрын

@@Allonsyyyy please be aware that the explanation has sensitive content, and it might affect you deeply if you are a parent of young children. THANK YOU

@djlivvy46

2 ай бұрын

​@@mabelmoon7759- thank you for the trigger warning. To be honest, I don't think it matters whether you have children or not. Every reactor I have seen has been deeply affected by it, even Gen Z men and younger. I don't have any children myself, but it brings me to tears every time.

Martha Graham: "A dancer dies twice - once when he stops dancing, and his first death is the most painful." The meaning is that if they lose their passion for music it will be like a painful death. Big Hit has always given them the freedom to make their music, but in general the music industry can become oppressive and suffocate the artist. The video for “Black Swan”, a single from the album “Map of the Soul: 7”, by BTS, was released in March 2020 and was very successful. The most interesting thing is that all seven members worked on the song, giving their artistic and personal touches. Producer Pdogg spoke about this in a recent interview with Fast Company. He has been a partner of the group since the beginning of his career. I created the beat and the members, the songwriters and the other in-house producers worked from that beat and created the melody. We put these things together as they went along. The characteristic of BTS is that their own stories are contained in the music”, he highlighted.

Yes it's their real fear of losing their passion for their art. It nearly happened they talked about disbanding because they were so tired, worn out, and also getting a lot of hate at one point. Thankfully they recovered and didn't lose their passion for their art.

Love how you focus so much on lyrics .💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

@Allonsyyyy

2 ай бұрын

Most important part of any song 🙌

@JanB-qm2bi

2 ай бұрын

@@Allonsyyyy There are many English teachers among the fandom. The rappers are ____ing poets. After maybe one more exposure to the music, you probably need to watch Taylor Mari's A Guide to BTS, the Bangtan Seven. Knowing how they came together and each of their stories will greatly enhance your experience of this group. Armies LOVE to watch someone react to this guide, no matter how many times they have seen it. It is long, but we will be here for it!

It's so impressive how you could just grasp the idea right away, you would be surprised how few people do!

Your take is exactly right. They were going through it for a while. There was a time where they actually came very close to splitting up.

A recommendation: anything live. BTS will make you laugh, will make you cry...maybe in the same song! They truly love performing, so any live performance would be awesome :)

You can taste different styles more: House of Cards (live, vocal line subunit), Tear (live at the Wembley Stadium, rapline subunit), Fake Love (mv), Your Eyes Tell (live, Japanese song), Airplane 2 (mv, latin pop).... They have about 400 songs (solo songs + as a group songs) and you've just started.

RM is an avid reader and a student of the psychological teachings of Carl Jung who often wrote about the ego, The persona and the shadow and how they are all part of an individual. The theme is recurring throughout much of their discography

I am looking forward to your reaction to GUIDE OF BTS

@Andie4

2 ай бұрын

The guide to watch is A Guide to BTS by Taylor Mari.

Magic shop live💜

Love to see new people reacting to BTS, thank you. BTS are not K-Pop. They have hundreds of songs across multiple genres. They are the most incredibly talented, humble human beings who love and inspire ARMY every day. It is a rabbit hole most worthy of going down. Enjoy.

I recommend either Blood, Sweat, and Tears (based on Neitzsche’s teachings, the Bible, confronting temptations and more) or Fake Love (a relationship that has deteriorated because he has invested too much of himself in the relationship). Both songs and MVs are extraordinary (albeit confusing for a newbie).

@Andie4

2 ай бұрын

I suggest you watch an explanation video if you want to understand the full meaning of the lyrics and the symbolism in the MV.

Spring day with explanation

@Andie4

2 ай бұрын

Tissues are mandatory when watching the Spring Day explanation.

BTS does unit songs also. You will hear the terms "Vocal Line" or "Rap Line". One song that goes along with this theme and time is by the Rap Line. It is a hard rap song with an emotional meaning. It is called Outro Tear (as in crying). It was written by SUGA when the group was contemplating breaking up. When the rest of the group heard the song, they said they all cried and decided to work things out and stay together. If you watch it just keep in mind that they use both forms of the word, Tear (as in crying) and Tear (as in ripping apart). There is no MV for it but there are several live performances just make sure you choose one that has the English Subtitles.

@KyCe7_

2 ай бұрын

the Wembley with black Dior outfits!

Hey, you got it right away. RM (the guy with the pink hair here) primarily wrote the lyrics to this song, and yes he and they were definitely feeling burnt out and kind of emotionally overwhelmed at this time. They had been running at top speed for seven years at this point and were just exhausted.

You need react to: ""A GUIDE TO BTS BANGTAN7 "" 💜🫰

I'm gonna go back some and recommend Danger as a totally different sound again to Black Swan. It's darker and heavier sound wise and you get to see them in their earlier days. Loving your reactions and yes this song was about the fear of losing their passion and inspiration for their art. I almost cried the first time I heard it thinking they were feeling burned out. Thankfully that wasn't the case as such.

OMG You noticed the mirror people not moving! YAASSS!!! Everyone misses that! This song was inspired by the quote, “a dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful.” They are expressing how it would feel to lose their passion for music. And yes, they have experienced burn out, but the passion hasn’t “died” yet. Their songs are usually pretty deep. Excited to watch your journey down the rabbit hole! 😂

1000000% ive been watching people react to black swan since it was released in 2020. Youre the first reactor who actually read and reacted to the lyrics. Especially Yoongi and Namjoons lines which literally set up the entire meaning of the song. Thank you. Finalllly thank you!

This comes from the 2 album story Map of the Soul Persona and Map of the Soul 7. In Jungian psychology there is the Persona, the Shadow, and the Ego. The Persona is the public face, the Shadow is the darker part that we don't normally want the world to see, and the Ego is the part that protects ourselves from the shadow. BTS takes us through their journey of self discovery in these two albums. The Jungian Society is a big fan of BTS. One of their members even dedicated a book to BTS!

@minkeytalk1769

2 ай бұрын

It is a set of three books….MAP OF THE SOUL PERSONA. (our many faces, ) MAP OF THE SOUL SHADOW (our hidden faces ) and MAP OF THE SOUL EGO ..(l am. ) It is written by Murray Stein, he explains BTS’s lyrics and meaning in relation to Jungian Psychology,throughout the books and had dedicated all three to BTS and ARMY fans. We ARMY are always learning all types of things and ways of thinking due to all BTS members (mainly RM and Suga) we have become happier and healthier in our lives , and relationships with others. Through the BTS journey we have learnt to never give up and never give in. RM has a song Persona, Suga has a song Shadow and J Hope has a song Ego, but all of their music is influenced by the message they are sending out. That love is the most important thing and that starts with loving yourself first. It sounds too simplistic and almost corny but it is the very thing everyone needs in their life.

Run, fake love, fire, idol

BTS lyrics are amazing. You have been very insightful since your first listen. You will enjoy your journey down the rabbit hole. They are the group of the century.

you were on point. jimin and JK will also wearing coresets to portray restrictions. The quote "a dancer dies 2 deaths." was the basis of the song. 1st death being losing passion for their art and 2nd actual dyeing.

Thanks for this. Very good reaction. I think you will like Fake Love. 💜💜💜

Wow... so rare a reactor that gives importance to the lyrics...😊

For me, as a creative, When you go from aspiring to professional, and the thing you wanted the most starts wearing you down, it really does feel like you're losing something permanent. They really hit something with this song, and you took the time to understand! Can't wait for more reviews!

Porcelain-skinned Suga, drawing people in and Jimin's impressive dance skills and the overall message and vibe... Black Swan is one of their Masterpieces.

Daechwita from Agust D (=Suga from BTS) 💜

Black Swan is a masterpiece!😮

Oh you got my sub with this reaction. Also their songs are BETTER live. Every single song! Borahae 💜

Black swan is art

I'm so impressed that by the first lines you've kinda figured out the meaning behind the song it's so amazing! Thank you for your reaction!

I always felt this was the beginning of the end for them as a group. They'd been working and living and performing and writing music together for a decade, and it wasn't that they lost their passion for music, I think they were going in different directions musically. Yearning to write and perform their own music and eventually not be part of a group anymore. That's how I see this song.

Great reaction! I love this song so much! This album was like a look into their inner selves and their stories, so a lot of them were personal, and not all in a sad way. Another artistic and deep one is Fake Love. Also, I HIGHLY recommend you react to A Guide to BTS Members: The Bangtan 7 by Taylor Mari! It's a long video, but we ARMY love longer videos so you don't have to worry about that, and it's a really good introduction to the guys, what they're like, what they went through, and what they stand for as a band. Borahae! 💜

The Shadow is defeated they over come their fear of losing their passion for their art and it falls away to nothing, it can no longer haunt them.

I would recommend Fake Love. If you want to get an idea of just how diverse their discography is, I would recommend checking out Festa Room Live 2021.

Spring Day is a important and impact full song. You should react and look for a video that goes into the deeper meaning.

Your interpretation is right. Black swan is from the album map of the soul 7 which is based on Jungian psychology. They use 3 concepts to explore their identities, the persona, shadow and ego. The persona being the social mask, the shadow is the hidden fears or repressed parts of yourself and the EGO is the idea of the self. This is how the album is kind of structured: Persona (song by rm) 😢 boy with luv Shadow (song by Suga) black swan ON, the one you reacted to, EGO (song by jhope) So in a song about the shadow, of course they are going to talk about their collective burnout they experienced during that time. As a musician your biggest fear that will haunt you will be what if i lost my passion for this... BTS always write about themselves or stuff they hear about. If you really want to understand bts on another level you gotta check out at least one of these albums.. Map of the soul 7 2020 Love yourself answer 2018 Wings 2016 BE 2020

@eileencritchley4630

2 ай бұрын

Great post you have every point clearly stated.

Blood Sweat Tears

Each song almost always have behind the scenes making of mv. You get to see how the boys really are in real life…. Very hard working, humble and loving guys 💜

BTS has dabbled in different genres, they are very versatile, although their debut was as a hip hop idol group; what I love about it is that even within the same genre they will not sound the same as the other, you always find interesting changes, fusions with more genres, etc., that make it attractive. In addition to the fact that their songs usually have messages such as loving oneself, they talk about mental health, they are based on their own thoughts or experiences, on ideas they have, on philosophy, psychology, on what they see in their environment, there is even social criticism (from their first song), etc. That's part of the appeal of the group, the other part is themselves with their very different personalities but at the same time they complement each other and have formed a great family (they consider themselves that way), they are guys who even with the success and fame achieved they remain simple and down to earth. In addition, years ago they decided that they should not hide things from ARMY, so they have let the part of the problems show, tiredness even exhaustion, their feelings, etc. That's why in the fandom you find from small children to people over 80 years old; by the way of very different musical tastes (there are metalheads). Mic Drop is a song written for their haters (they have several). O.N. is part of the same album as Black swan, which is Map of the Soul: 7 which is based on Carl Jung's psychological theory. Black Swan is based on a comment by the dancer Martha Graham: “A dancer dies twice, once when he stops dancing, and this first death is the most painful”; they have also commented that they were very exhausted physically and mentally, they were worried that it would lead them to stop feeling passion for music (which is something that the 7 have in excess). Even when they released that album they contemplated completing the already announced tour and taking a break, so they would take the opportunity to do their military service which in Korea is from a year and a half to 2 years, but the pandemic started and everything changed. During that period they generated a lot of content for ARMY, and they kept us happy. Currently they are all in the military service, in June the first one will come out and months later another one, and already in June 2025 the other 5. That does not mean that we have constantly had new content because they left a lot of things prepared, in addition they all made their official debut as soloists before enlisting so in addition to the music of BTS there are soloists where everyone has shown their individual sound and taste.

This song was a pre album release for the album called "7" in 2020. The album release song was "ON". This song was about the shadow, what it would feel like to lose the love for music. This song was written on the heals of them deciding to go into the military, the song "ON' as well. This was to be their swan song (no pun intended), they were going to release this album in early 2020 then spend the rest of 2020 doing a World Tour that the Korean and American market already had sold out. They would go to the 2020/21 award shows. Then they would start going into the military spring of 2021. That was their timeline, so that is why you hear much angst and strength in both this song and "ON". They felt conflicted but stalwart about what they were going to do. Then covid hit. Their World Tour was cancelled, their military enlistments were put on hold, even though the songs got an official live play it was online and all of BTS felt that the energy for these songs hit different because there was not an audience to listen to these songs. I would agree.

All songs of BTS are great and very emotional, I recommend blood sweat and tears, fake love and life goes on

Please continue with the dive into BTS. Their songs are so diverse that just when you think you have their music figured out, you will hear something completely different. Someone mentioned Festa 2021 as a good sampling of the different genres of their songs and it's true. I would also recommend Fire and Not Today

👏👏👏 I’ve never seen a reactor understand the theme of the song after the first verse! Brilliant 💜

It’s an older song but take a watch of”So what?” live version. It’s going to show the joy of the guys and how much ARMY loves them.

I'm really impressed on how well you pick up on themes so quickly. You pretty much understood the gist of the song from the start, and you even mention them talking about shadows which is heavily related to the themes of the album this song is from. Once again,I'm very impressed!

The death of creativity is the first death, before the final death.

OMG he noticed Jin and the non-moving mirror reflection!

Fake love,for you next 😊

i just love your interpretation of the lyrics and the attention to it. as someone who values lyrics in a song, it means so much when reactors don't overlook these amazing lyrics by bts! instant follow from me! enjoy the amazing bts journey!

I think another change of pace would be Life Goes On, which was released a year into the pandemic. It’s the song that made me ARMY. Love from Seattle!

Your reactions are so genuine! Thank you for reading the lyrics! BTS' discography is huge but don't be afraid to explore it :) Their b sides hit just as hard as their title tracks.

@Allonsyyyy

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! ☺️

I discovered BTS by accident and curiosity got me to listen to more, Captions on, from there I was lost. They are fantastic musicians, they can sing, rap & dance, they often write their own lyrics and are often involved in the production. Their lyrics, often focus on personal and social commentary, touch on the themes of mental health, troubles of school-age youth and coming of age, loss, the journey towards loving oneself, and individualism. Their work also often references literature and psychological concepts and includes an alternative universe storyline. "BTS," actually stands for the words, "Bangtan Sonyeondan," which translates to mean "Bulletproof Boy Scouts." 'Bangtan’ means to be resistant to bullets, so it means to block out stereotypes, criticisms, and expectations that aim on adolescents like bullets, to preserve the values and ideal of today’s adolescents," They started out as a HipHop group in 2013, (they have 3 rappers, 2 of which were from the Korean underground rap scene & 4 Vocalists) but actually cover so many genres of music in addition to HipHop, invluding Pop, EDM, Rap, RnB, Rock, Urban, Trap, Ballads... they say not everyone will like all BTS songs, but there is a BTS song for everyone. For anyone willing to find out more I recommend taking a look at what they have to offer and suggest the following: Butter (All English) Dope Fire Danger DNA Idol Blood Sweat and Tears Fake Love Not Today Save Me Truth Untold Spring Day (which has spent 5 consecutive years in Goan's Digital Chart's) Your Eyes Tell The Cyphers if you like rap Outra Tear Born Singer Mikrokosmos Then solo works: Jungkook - Euphoria, My Time, Seven V - Singularity, Stigma (live version), Sweet Night (the first and only song in history to top 119 countries on the worldwide iTunes chart), Love Me Again, Rainy Days Suga's alter ego Agust D - Daewitcha, Agust D, The Last, Shadow, Haegeum, Amygdala RM - Persona, Joke J-Hope - Boy Meets Evil, More, Arson Jin - Epiphany, Abyss Jimin - Serendipity, Filter, Crazy

i would recommend Fake Love next

Black Swan and On is part of the Map of the Soul: 7 album which is inspired by Carl Jung psychological theory of the Persona, Shadow and Ego. This is one of the songs that talk about the shadow aspect of it. Their fear of losing their passion for music. Included also here in this album are the songs by the rapline, Intro: Persona by RM, Interlude: Shadow by SUGA and Outro: Ego by J-hope, hope you check them out as well. btw, i love your attention to details, very seldom i see reactors noticing the reflection of Jin in the mirrors didn’t move when he turned, the reflections are all looking at him. and also you being able to pick out the lyrics while also being focused on the vid and music. most struggle with it.. maybe because you react to anime that you are so accustomed to it.. love it! hope you react to more BTS.

4:42 this song is on the album "map of the soul:7" released in 2020, this album wasn't supposed to exist. In 2019 they released their album "map of the soul: persona" they had initially planned to make this a trilogy by following it up with "map of the soul: shadow" and then "map of the soul: ego" but they didn't get enough time to release two more albums so they combined all three albums and made it a compilation album "map of the soul:7". Black swan and On are the main singles of this album, throughout the album you'll find references to persona, shadow and ego

Thats Jimin with the opened wings as he is the Black Swan. This choreography is his forte. He is a classicaly trained contemporary dancer aside from hiphop and modern. Youll love SET ME FREE PT2 choreo and song itself tells a story. Youll love the lyrics too.

Their diversity is so incredible! Wait till you see Fake Love!!!

As BTS fan from day one, I believe their rise to fame is all about their talent and lyrical genius. Unlike many of today's K-Pop groups, BTS didn't rely on looks to draw in fans; they focused on the art. That's why I'm convinced we'll never see another K-Pop group like them unless a new one comes along with a unique vibe. Honestly, I think K-Pop will fade after the third-gen groups, especially BTS. It's sad, but K-Pop just isn't as special as it used to be. Now, you get groups with weak vocals and childish lyrics, like Shushu Mimi, Fifi Fufu nono ... .Great music thrives on powerful words and melodies, not just flashy looks and outfits.

This is one of my favorites songs of bangtan :')

I'm so pleased you got the gist of the story here. They did struggle. This one has such depth and pain. It's poetry and heartache.

Spring Day can be the next to check out.

@WilczopolskaMarta

2 ай бұрын

Only with explanation video. Guys remember that he is new to it 😊

I couldn't go through all the comments here but this song was supposed to be their last before they announced a hiatus. They were all feeling burnout and pressure and wanted to quit. But then covid happened and they didn't. they then ended up releasing their 3 english singles as fun songs during the pandemic. But that's why this song is what it is.

thank god someone finally is focusing on their lyrics 🥲🥲

Can't wait for the next reaction 🤗💜

You’re right, they can do anything and their music is very diverse in genre and styles. Some who only heard of BTS only think “stereotypical boy band” but you will find out they are an incredibly thoughtful and talented group. I appreciate you reacting to everything- lyrics, music, dancing even style and fashion choices. Since you liked the meaning of the lyrics, you won’t regret continuing to listen to and watch more of their work. Enjoy

Loving your reactions to BTS!! By far you are my favourite genuine reactor who pays attention to the lyrics and understands the depth of the concept shown throughout the music videos. So glad to see that!! Waiting for more such amazing reactions!

I love how you really focus and appreciate the lyrics too. 💜 One of my favorite BTS songs is "Life Goes On" they released this during Covid/Pandemic time. You will love the lyrics. 💜💜💜

Yes you got it. If your passion or dream lost it's like your first death.

yeas they were expressing their fear of losing that passion

Ironically, my fav bts song in the world is Sea (바다) a hidden track from Love Yourself: Her (doesn't have a MV or actual performance) Such an emotional song, but in a deeper way. It really brings my nostalgic side in a very different way!

I’m a little late catching this, but just wanted to comment that part of what makes BTS is they have thèmes throughout albums and a lot of songs connect and interconnect. This song actually falls in the middle of an album, “Map of the Soul:7” where they follow the concept of Carl Jung’s theory of the mind’s Persona, Shadow, and Ego. This song is part of the shadow. While this song is brutally honest and can seem quite depressing, it’s only a part of the story. It’s one of BTS greatest album’s honestly! They talk about the good, the bad, and then the core of who they are. “On” is actually the finale to the album. A triumphant anthem to bring they pain on because they have faith in themselves and will always choose to stay fighting

Pleaseeeee keep reacting to BTS. I am genuinelly impressed with your breakdowns. Very little reactors pay attention to the lyrics and manage to break them down the way you do. And there is a reason for BTS to have such a massive following. They are unique and if I may add they surpassed kpop as genre a long time ago. I need you to know that they are heavily involved into the songwriting and producing of their songs. Also they are just good people which is something you rarely get in the music industry. They are currently serving in the military btw. They also have solo projects and its just so much content. They have been a group for 10 years so - a lot to check out. Their songs are special and they cover a lot of different topics - self love, social topics, struggles etc. Also their live performances are out of this world. They sing live and prove time and time again how talented they are!

BTS Black Swan 🖤🔥

I genuinely think you should watch these next, since you pointed out the theme of this video so accurately. Intro: Persona, a solo by the leader and rapper RM. Interlude: Shadow, solo by rapper Suga; and then Outro: Ego, solo by dance leader and rapper j-hope. the lyrics are incredibly introspective and full of depth about the duality of their personas and lives as idols. They’re songs that really make you think and feel. As for full group songs; I really recommend Idol, Fire, Run BTS, Fake Love, Not Today. Pretty much every title track they’ve released. They also do subunit songs, like all the singers will do a song. Or just the rappers. Or a mix of some of both. Their lyrics can range from simple to so complex that you need to watch an explanation video 😂. I truly hope you continue on with this journey, as it is probably one of my true delights to watch someone discover BTS and realize that they are so much more than what people expect. If you have the time as well, and if you’re interested in knowing more about how the group formed, their backstory and their growth to what they are today, I really recommend A Guide to BTS: The Bangtan 7, by Taylor Mari. It’s a long video and I’d really love to see you react to it. You might have to pause to read, it’s not audibly narrated, but it tells you mostly everything you need to know about each member. Their ages, full names, personalities, positions in the group -such as leader, rappers, vocalists, producers, etc. They produce and write their own songs. We don’t mind long reaction videos. It’s truly enjoyable to watch you take in the information. Thank you so much for giving our guys a chance. They’ve worked so hard for the past 10 years and deserve all the recognition possible. 💜💜💜💜 and I can tell you that you’ll always be surprised by how different their songs sound. They’re amazingly versatile and can pull off a very wide range of genres. They are a group that has meticulously honed their skills and have unbreakable passion for their craft. It genuinely shows. It’s why so many have become fans. This kind of sincerity, actual palpable sincerity, is hard to find. We really resonate with them as people. We can’t wait for them all to be discharged from their military service, decompress, and then come back stronger than ever. 💜💜💜💜💜💜

You got it ! The song is about fear of losing ones passion for one art. literally the line that you _got_ "Oh that would be my first death, I've been always afraid of." Others have surely told you the Martha Graham quote and everything.

The way you care about their lyrics......come into the rabbithole....the way they put their words in the rap songs amazing...nobody raps like them...also the truth untold live is amazing poetry, written by RM..enjoy this musical yourney..it will take you month's...

I think you would really appreciate the trailer song/mv for this album. It's called Shadow and its performed by only one of the members - Suga. He really lays it out for everyone in that one. BTS (방탄소년단) MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 'Interlude : Shadow' Comeback Trailer

Keep in mind that Black Swan and ON came on the same album (Map of the Soul: 7)!! It was 2020 before the pandemic, a lot of what we're seeing now was supposed to happen after the world tour that ended up being cancelled, this two are the main songs so you can see the statement they are! Due to the pandemic a lot happened as you can imagine and they keep going, in the moment they're all super excited to come back in 2025 as a group again and we all can't wait!! 💜

I think you would LOVE Suga's Shadow which is also from the same album as this one and On, you're gonna love the lyrics and imagery.