Producer Reacts to Jin - 'The Astronaut'

[@BlakeMcLain]

My reaction to the Live version is now up on the patreon :) www.patreon.com/BlakeMcLain

[@glendyarmyph3657]

This song is really emotional in a good way.. We're so so proud our of Jin for making the right decision. It hurts coz he has to live for a while but as what the mv shows that he will be back to his family Bts and Army.. Im crying.

[@jinstream2040]

He's an alien ,at that Mv

[@BeLovelyOK]

Blake, There’s Braille letters on Jin’s neck that spell out ARMY (when he’s in the back of the truck)… Also Braille letters on the crossword puzzle… He knew ARMYs would be busy ARMYing and find all the goodies 💜

[@cateyez1432]

I subscribed you bcz.i truly like your reaction so much . I can relate so easily . Once again thanks 💗 jin is my universe and I'm damn crazy about his voice ❤️

[@ulhakwiliyanah7006]

please see Chris' speech about Jin before singing the astronaut song, after that listen to Jin sing at the concert

[@nfiniteleezy]

Jin explained this in the livestream he did for the song's release: Chris Martin wrote lyrics in English and sent a demo to Jin. He asked Jin to write the first verse in Korean, then liked the sound so much that he asked Jin to write the second verse in Korean as well. They're not translations of Chris Martin's lyrics at all; they're original Korean lyrics from Jin.

[@BebeNicole]

Jin wrote most of his solo songs and it's always beautiful :)

[@siriuslylucky130]

My 30 year old daughter wept, her mother was choked up. It felt like a goodbye forever but we KNOW it’s just a short while. I, too, am VERY PROUD of BTS for doing their HONORABLE DUTY for tgeur country, SOUTH KOREA💜

[@saikumarkolare5991]

This song is produced by Norwegian DJ Kygo ❤❤🌌🌌

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON KING G DRAGON

[@tannietubbie]

*“The Astronaut talks about an astronaut who accidentally lands on Earth, but decides to settle down to stay with his loved ones - Army”* - Jin for MTV interview, 22.10.29

[@jinsstyle]

Actually I'm surprised you were not expecting this sound from Jin because personally this WAS something I was expecting. His voice is just made for pop-rock songs like this and that's why I wanted him to collab with Coldplay so bad. Also you got it on first glance omg, yes the little girl was supposed to represent armys. Jin is an astronaut who crash landed on earth and became friends with that girl. At first he was excited to go to his planet since his ship got repaired but then he realized that his true home is with that girl on earth and decided to stay. In short it's Jin saying his home is armys and BTS (some small objects loved by the other members were placed in his room) and he will always come back to them.

[@jinstream2040]

Hahahaha

[@tasfiatasfiislam6571]

Exactly

[@signeandersso]

same i was so surprised when he said it was the last thing he expected from jin.. i was like, what were you expecting then? 😭

[@yugini288]

for real, this is just so Jin in my opinion.

[@bpc0077]

As discussed by jin, it took a long time for him to record this. His vocals on this, i shld say , he did a lot of control to achieve that mid low and high level just to remain in vibe with the melody. The kcma panelist also said this on his twitter

[@izzatys7037]

The Astronaut is like a warm hug, a love letter to armies to reassure us that he only be away temporarily and will be returning in no time. Jin has been so strong and this song means a lot. I love your reaction and will be answering that survey!!

[@ideagirl]

No. Listen to Jin explaining what it means. He put out a video.

[@BlinkArmy4]

@@ideagirl I watched the video and he doesn’t explain the song but the story of astronaut.

[@LittleBrassPegasus]

"It got me" IT GOT US ALL 😭😭😭 This song felt like a hug

[@UKNOBTS]

Hard for us Jin Biases to watch, it's like the tears just start without warning. I'm still not ok. This is one of the sweetest things I've ever heard.

[@photoplay18]

Me too . Still cryinh over the song everytime

[@theminecraftskillz832]

It's not just Jin biases 💀

[@sruticranjith5194]

For all armys bro theres no difference

[@hanimelisa9783]

Me too

[@LPnerd]

What surprised me the most was just how wonderful of an actor Jin is. I felt everything in my heart. all by watching his face. plus the little bit of action, like flipping the polaroid to dry it much faster, being lead around in almost a trance of experiencing new things. Breaking that fourth wall and remaining in character.

[@buscaquenoestoy]

He didn’t major in Performing Arts for nothing 😂 he was amazing in the Japanese MV for Blood, Sweat & Tears (the scene with V)

[@bluejay8411]

Ah yes, he majored in Film studies, and in animation too! The Konkuk universitry really has low accepting rates which he cleared in a go and people came to look who was the one that passed. He has indeed talent for acting

[@lucyliu4770]

Jin’s voice and acting skills just gets to you

[@digitalpunkdiva2894]

Jin has a classic tone to his voice which makes him very versatile as a singer. I love his lower register, which is very warm, reasonant and carries a lot of emotion. I'd like to see him develop and show more of himself in the future. I hope he can find time to practice while he is stationed.

[@starlinglime7983]

I loved that he got to use his lower register so much on this song!

[@rvermillion8188]

His voice is a nurtured voice, but he develop it so he have such quality that can’t be replaced. The warm tone, classic feel, calming vibration. Who thought this is the voice from a guy who is scouted for his looks. It give me perception that if I nurture myself, keep doing my lessons diligently, I will reach certain results. He give me so much strength and inspiration. ps: when I said his voice is nurtured, by all means I don’t say that he have no/less singing talent. There are singer who basically have gem in their raw voice, ie Barbara Streissand, Beyonce. But there are other person that they have less impact about their singing voice but get so much better with training and lessons.

[@ninastoyanova7046]

Гласът на Jin е уникален!

[@Frommamy]

Actually this song is just Jin's vibe. Epiphany is already a Brit-melody rock. His sounds are always been this vibe. You need listen to more Jin's solos. They are incredible!!!

[@samstudy21]

Coldplay did such an amazing job creating the music for this. And then Jin with his angel vocals.

[@reimeiloveme9783]

I can't wait for jin's new music after 2 years too .jin is full of surprises...and can sing all genres ...he truely is magical ...his soulful voice makes any song sounds way more beautiful...👌💜🥺

[@mister8116]

Grammy worthy

[@myrnaalcachupas5673]

I like Jin's versatility. I believe he can do so much more.

[@ninastoyanova7046]

@@mister8116 👍

[@ytsab1455]

I love the 7 boys but in my own opinion Jin is the one who has a rock star vibe , I remember at AMA performance of my universe even he has a liitle part his voice stands out ,even in Fake Love he got this amazing voice .

[@LPnerd]

we all have our bias, and they are all bias wreakers. Amazing group.

[@shadygladefarm]

@@LPnerd 🤣 You genius you're absolutely right, they ARE all bias wreckers, why didn't I see that?

[@smitakadam835]

His voice is made for rock.

[@LittleMissMuffin82]

Jin's love letter to ARMY. 💜 He really put his acting degree to use; this was so beautiful. Chris Martin and his son actually sang backup vocals when they recorded it. 🎶

[@taskhn]

i think once you get more into seokjins previous solo work you’d really understand this sound for him :) he’s always had indie rock elements in his music and i love that this was the final product for his solo debut

[@michellechang6826]

Also love that he has army written in braille on his neck and in the crossword puzzle the blacked out sections was also the braille. So many Easter eggs in this. his love for army shown throughout, and the msg is so beautiful. i cry every time i focus on his voice and listen to the words.

[@reimeiloveme9783]

Jin's magical voice with coldplay vibes...perfection💎💜

[@whatisilyionlyknowipurpleyou]

10:12 you hit the nail right in the head, oh gosh here come the water buckets again 😭💜 He drew “Earth” representing how Army is his earth, and he will come home to us. It’s not goodbye, it’s see you soon 🥺

[@BTS-wy2xg]

This is a so beautiful love song to us. Jin is so precious

[@Mariwil74]

This song packs such an emotional punch-Jin couldn’t have had a more perfect send-off. It kills me that it will never get a radio play because, well…Korean because this has the potential to be a well-deserved mega hit. 🙁

[@mister8116]

It’s kind of outside the Korean world

[@mister8116]

Should be more mainstream

[@TMBKTheLazyBee]

It got on a radio station in the Philippines. It's possible.

[@faithslayer500]

In his livestream, Jin said Chris/Coldplay wrote the song and sent it to him. Chris felt the 1st verse should be in Korean, so Jin wrote that. And then a day or two before Jin was set to film the music video, Chris was double checking the song and felt that the 2nd verse should be in korean too, so Jin wrote that quickly and sent it back to Chris for confirmation before filming started. So they did write and work on it together.

[@PushpaSingh-to5yo]

Seokjin is different. Too different. Very special. He is born to shine, born to be loved, born to be praised. His existence is a miracle itself. He is a Gem. Too talented, smart and kind. Love him so much❤

[@marteelee103]

This song is sooooo much better listened to with a headset since you can hear JIN's silver voice, so flawless plus Chris' backup vocals & harmonies🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏 I love their mutual admiration, respect, support and love which we very much saw and felt in their LIVE performance in Argentina 💜💜💜 Thanks Blake for this beautiful reaction and yes almost all reactors have cried or were so amazed by the well-produced music video but more so with JIN's vocals and acting 🙌🙌🙌 We all wish JIN well and we will wait for him when he comes back from his duty 💜💜💜

[@IsabelLopez-pl7cs]

The emotions that this song makes me feel is incredible,

[@mousumisarangi4574]

I feel your genuine feelings towards them. It feels warm and real. Thank you for walking on this journey with us. Let's wait for them together these next two years? 2025 ♡

[@wandalewis5097]

Chris Martin co wrote the song. Chris Martin is the reporter on the tv Beautiful song from Jin 💜💜💜💜. The video of Chris and Jin singing it together in concert is Awesome 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@a_lot_things_to_do]

Hello, I felt the same when I saw this video of Jin, it's a see you later, but you have to see Jin's presentation with Coldplay in Argentina, that moment was beautiful.

[@BlakeMcLain]

I actually just uploaded the reaction to the live performance to the patreon :) It was incredible

[@dianacanelo254]

Thank you for this beautiful, heartfelt reaction. Jin and all BTS members are truly special.

[@huntersasa4742]

Thank you for sharing your love for #TheAstronaut and #Jin vocals! His singing is always so emotive that he pulls at your heartstring!

[@lizlat5571]

watching this now as he's in the military hit 10 times harder than when it came out, especially knowing the story & meaning behind it all. definitely teared up rewatching Jin interact with the little girl knowing that's army :,)

[@song8288]

Thank you for the reaction! Love seeing people appreciate Jin. I love Jin's mid-low range and always wanted to hear more. His voice evokes emotions. I would love to see more rock songs from him. It's one of his favorite genres (CP is one of his favorite bands). His acting skills also shined in this. Jin is an idea bank. I'm excited for his future projects.

[@ygxtae]

This song it's a hug in our hearts and every single time i watch this video just makes me cry bc i feel so proud and happy and i love him so much like, the feelings are A LOT... This song it's a gift from Coldplay, specifically from Chris Martin and he with all the band and his son have credits + Chris and Jin are co-writtens and Max Martin + Kygo are producers so yeah, this song it's so beautiful in all senses... Plus, Jin's voice it's a perfect match for indie/rock songs and we as a fandom know this for a fact 🤍 i'm so happy that the astronaut touched you as well, is just a song that makes us feel that way, happy and i, as an army, i'm so happy for that, thank you again Blake and luv u

[@lorenalopez2802]

I can't stop crying every time I see the MV, I'm mean listening is one thing but watching Jin sending us Army a message that everything will be ok and he will come back because we are his home.. Men!! Gets me every single time. Thanks for your emotional reaction. He is a great performer, artist, singer....everything in between.

[@gretchend6823]

Thank you so much for your reaction. For sharing your thoughts and emotions around this video (and it’s production). 💜

[@nancysmith3400]

💜✨️The song is so deep, it touches our hearts for Rreal. He is a very pure being and we can all feel that place of Love and Purity within ourselves. Thanks for taking us there Chris and Jin. We meet in that open field of Oneness.....💜✨️😊

[@lgat3322]

The love in Coldplay concert with Jin could see Chris adores BTS very much. The hug he was waiting for Jin and his smile when Jin was performing showed all his love and appreciation.

[@mochipjamas]

I swear, I cry EVERY time I watch this video. I'm so proud of Jin and all the guys, and every ounce of my love goes with them whatever the future brings. 💜

[@dianalynn7135]

I love this song and just adore my handsome Jin! 💜♥️🥰

[@TranceGamerGirlTTV]

My first time hearing the song was the live version and I had straight tears. Jin is not my bias but this song has so much emotion and heart in it since it is his love letter to ARMY that I just couldn't hold back the tears. I know this is hard for him and I know he has been wondering all year how things were going to go with the service to the country just as much as we have. It is like the first time I heard BTS cover Fix You by Coldplay... it had so much more meaning with how the boys feel about us, the fans. I couldn't stop the tears then, either. I am so glad he got to give this to us as his gift, even if I won't be able to put it on a playlist without tears each time I hear it.

[@mediocre98]

Oh gosh I thought I wouldn't cry this time because I've been listening to this on repeat for an hour or so before I watched your reaction. But you getting almost choked up in the end got me this time though. And you got the whole thing right away! I mean...aaah I really thought I wouldn't cry this time.

[@MissSassie]

River of tears with this song! 😢

[@vanessajones8772]

It's beautiful!!! No doubt about that...Jin gifted the world with a beautiful song! He is himself...just an overall beautiful person ...and I love him!!!!!💜💜💜🇺🇲🙏🏽

[@zcst4eva]

I think that's the beauty of the music that's being created right now. Music has always been about feeling, but more so now than ever songs are really getting right into the feels. This one made me cry. Also, I understood it as he came in on that ship, crash landed here on earth, and had to create a life for himself here until his ship was repaired and he could go home, but that his found family here was so strong that he decided to stay.

[@taniaburgos5936]

thank you for reacting to such a beautiful and valuable song of our beautiful JIN, he was missed

[@sushmo7100]

Thank you. And your reaction is exactly what we are all feeling. The level of connection between the boys and us is amazing. Hard to explain unless you open yourself up to it. 💜

[@bangbangbangtan1397]

Loved your reaction and so happy that it was able to touch you. It's a kind of reaction I've seen in a lot of people and feels nice to see how people out of Army can see too how special and touching this song is. Thanks a lot :)

[@jackelinalejandro1436]

I will miss him so much :( This song will be my home while he is serving.

[@cateyez1432]

Seriously Jin's voice is really amazing ..thanks for this video 🙏 ❤️💜

[@justapril2092]

This is my favorite reaction video so far! He got the gist of it and he made me cry again! 😭 The Astronaut is such a special SPECIAL song. 🥹

[@bellahawkins4812]

We love you JIN💜

[@wongkokheng9453]

Wow, it's such a gorgeous and an incredible solo song" Astronaut" sung by JIN from BTS K-pop Boys and Jin always got an angelic voice singing with high notes 🎶 and also with soft, sweet, soothing, peaceful, harmony, relaxing, cheerful and an emotional vibes.....This music video MV and song "Astronaut" has impressed 👍 everybody hearts, minds and souls massively while or after listening 🎧 it....This "Astronaut" music song video background screening and scenery is awesome and unbelievable... it's a masterpiece of song....👍👍👍💪💪💪👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🤩😍💝💖🎶🎵🎉🥳🤠🌈🌈🌈🎇🎇🎇🎆🎆🎆 t

[@jschmuke628]

Definitely hear the Coldplay influence. Chris Marin wrote the song with and for Jin, and then “gave” it to Jin.

[@elenamagerova4803]

Your reaction makes me emotional. Thank you

[@sastiaisya6170]

Yes, i'm falling in love too with the song, MV, Jin's voice.... soooo incredible

[@jinwootteo5766]

waiting for him to come back !! but my support is constant ! I LOVE JIN thank you for this Blake

[@big_gooch1601]

It's such a beautiful song. It makes me feel good, even with all the world's crap we are all getting through it.

[@doriandrea1]

I didn't know the puzzle said "family" until today. Today, I cried.

[@anneking4656]

Jin set the bar really high with this one! Such a cool song and the video is a masterpiece. Great reaction from you! 💜

[@debb5110]

I was so heartwarmed by your reaction I had to watch it twice! 💜

[@debb5110]

Would love to see you react to the live!

[@gretchenball6874]

I’ve been crying for a week, Blake… 😅 Your guesses were spot on… and there is so much in there… as you know, Everything BTS connects, and this connects back to with Music of the Spheres. Watch it BIG… and look at his room… and then at the cross word…so many hints and tie-ins and everything… And the credits… OMG… find out who they all are!!! This is SO SO SO AMAZING…

[@nt5735]

Aaah, and here we go, this time too I managed to cry my eyes out at the end... dammit :') thank you for being always so honest and transparent, it's very comforting to come here and know that I can find a pro but also a very open hearted human who loves music to his core and always looks excited to hear new things. Lovely to be here❤️💜

[@glendyarmyph3657]

This song is really emotional in a good way.. We're so so proud our of Jin for making the right decision to serve his country. It hurts coz he has to live for a while but as what the mv shows that he will be back to his family Bts and Army.. Im crying. Thank you for your genuine reaction..

[@radhanayar1254]

What a sweet reaction video...really love your authenticity and your genuine respect for this amazing band...

[@savilapratynisa6051]

BLAKE! Your speech makes me sobbing 😭😭 we proud of him too 🥺 thank you for your beautiful words for him 🥰

[@NanciBK]

It’s super funny that the first part of the video, when the alien has trouble expressing emotions and has a flat expression until the girl teaches him about love and how to smile and enjoy life ~ Jin said he just pretended he was Yoongi. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pisto30]

OMG. This is the first time I'm hearing that🤣

[@ericaelizalde1544]

Gracias por compartir tanto talento amo a Jin👏👏👏💜🇦🇷

[@KarimaChelouah-du9pd]

Thank you for your amazing video on Kim Seokjin Kim seokjin is the king of feeling and high notes, has a beautiful voice, he is the number 1

[@stillwithyou7072]

This song is so beautiful I can listen to Jin’s perfect voice all day long.

[@marcelacervigni8520]

Tienes que ver la presentación de Jin en el concierto de Coldplay en Buenos Aires!!!

[@flor.acolombo]

It amazes me how you got the feeling of the song as much as we did, even getting emotional. Thank you for the love you show to this guys

[@mpeg8863]

He is my rockstar balladeer. I love him

[@glendyarmyph3657]

Same blake. That hit us too. We're so proud od Jin.

[@everything_purple]

I think Jin had said many times that rock is his fav genre. I am so glad that he got to work on such a project with Coldplay before he enlisted.

[@Leviii373]

Thank you for your beautiful reaction!!💜

[@lidasmith1462]

...and I LOoooveee Youu, direct n meant for Army. That get's me. I cried buckets like many others. Saw one reactor with beard n tough looking literally cried listening to Jin's astronaunt.

[@SonjaHanson1]

I really loved your reaction to this beautiful song. So cool to see you get emotional and acknowledge how you have changed with getting to know BTS better. We all feel the same. I have only been an ARMY the last three years and regret so much not knowing them from their debut. I will be 72 in two days and had the attitude that their music was not for me. What a huge loss for me. But many say we find BTS when we need them… I’m grateful to have them in my life now.

[@tenzinphagdol3881]

I can’t not cry every time I listen to this song. Thank you for reacting to this. I had been waiting and the notification just popped up. Here I am commenting within 1 minute of this being up 🤭

[@user.....l8193]

4:23 YOU ARE ALWAYS CORRECT, YOU KNOW THAT.

[@ParKbgtn7]

love everything you said. it is truly the best way to say bye for a while for fans and we couldn't be happier.. or more emotional 😅. thanks for this reaction!

[@sameerajohn9889]

i feel like blake's metaphor is so true! The little girl represents the army and bts cause jin helped us like he helps the little girl to ride a bike and at the same time the little girl trying to get him to smile represents how bts and us wished he always smiles cause that smile helped a lot of us

[@sara-maudea.1306]

the intro always make you feel good bc u know deep inside that the music/video are gonna be amazing!!

[@camilavol6]

when i first watched the mv i promised i wouldn’t cry and somehow i didn’t, but now rewatching it again in this video it rlly got to me and I started crying 😭. i’m really gonna miss jin sm :(

[@ANA-ul8cn]

don't cry because if you cry i'm going to cry, omg this song is so beautiful, bts,Jin and coldplay were destined to meet and i love every second of it, every time i listen to this song it makes me so emotional , we all know they're all going to comeback but still it makes me sad, but while we wait for an ot7 comeback lets keep supporting them, their solos and collabs 💜

[@judithmatondo8725]

I miss my bias soo much the best vocalist for me 😢❤❤

[@monikakrell9251]

This is Jins goodbye song to army saying he love us and will miss us, but we are in his heart Next month Jin is going to enlist. Bts members will come together 2025 when all member have enlist

[@salwaministry3281]

I am a Coldplay Fan since forever and in the video Jin running and riding a bike is so Chris Martin, in many of their videos, loved it too. Don't know much about Patreon, maybe will look at that. The emotions are empathy, you feel what he is feeling, that's Water elementally. Grateful.

[@Posdan]

I loved the song so much it just makes me feel loved

[@AREM94]

Listening to this song and watching what happened in Itaewon make me cry every damn time. I’m a mess 😮

[@nataliacoggins6769]

Starting at 10:40 you just showed your humanity, your empathy. This makes you a great reaction podcaster. The feelings you feel from the 2022 songs are you simply recognizing and enjoying the post pandemic world once again. Songs like The Astronaut, with another being making a human connection is truly a beautiful thing!!!!! The Jin and Coldplay live performance in Argentina was so spectacular, to see the pure joy in Chris Martin and Jin brought tears to my eyes! Another overlooked "BTS" collaboration is Suga's featured performance and producer in the Psy That That song!!! Funny note, Psy released Gangnam Style in 2012, and paved the way for Kpop globally. That That comes 10 years later, with Suga of BTS, a global phenomena!

[@umiafira6432]

This is the best comment reaction I have watch for Jin astronaut.he knew the story behind and I love it👍

[@ShakeshPurbhe]

( I miss your ZEBRA Mug or Cup in which you drank tea😁)OMG 🥺🥺🥺🥺Jin literally made us soo emotinal and gave us soo many mixed feelings which we all can get !!! The Music is Incredible out of the World THE BEST MAGICAL ! Chris Martin's Vocals in Between are soo Beautiful 🥺🥺🥺🥺LOVE YOU JIN , BTS, CHRIS MARTIN, COLDPLAY💜💜💜💜 I MISS YOU ALL 🥺THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERY MUSIC AND THIS MASTERPIECE ! THE SONG DESERVES MUCH MORE LOVE THAN ANYTING

[@catbravo994]

I wish he had did more than one song. I want an album of at least 5 songs. This style really does fit his voice and he shines. Chris Martin sounds so good with Jin. Love this song so much!

[@minrenvrachoikim9059]

I'm so glad you reacted to this. I always cry whenever i hear this song, It's so uplitfing yet it breaks my heart. Thank you for reacting🥰

[@Sanjaxmac]

He’s so special!!

[@vinuthna3135]

you're a real one.... Every single point you said us 100% true and straight from the heart... 💜 I always love your reactions

[@alifc1082]

Doesn't feel great when music moves you to tears, for different reasons too? Sometimes cause we relate, sometimes for emphaty, sometimes for sad, sometimes for joy, sometimes for surprise, sometimes just for beauty ❤️music

[@niawidya6025]

We love you jin

[@justynapacek435]

Awww Blake you got me emotional again too. I cried a lot on first day this came out. Amazing song 💜

[@victoriajwk]

you're a genuine lover of music, it makes sense that you feel the emotion so deeply