BRITISH STYLIST REACTS to BTS - Blood, Sweat & Tears (MV)

[@Koko3op]

As a queer man myself I'm not a fan of heteronormativity however I am learning that when you're in the heat of the moment of filming you'll be surprised at how differently you can verbalise things you may not fully align with, I surprised myself, not in a good way. Sexuality is definitely a spectrum in my eyes and I'd love to think that many of these idols are bi or they're on some part of the spectrum that's not fully "straight", whatever that means. *sigh*, sometimes I wish I always said and gave the right responses at all times but I'm learning and I'm human and that it's easier said than done. I will try to be better prepared in the future when I can.

[@marieblade0613]

💜💜💜 Edit: Don't know what to say except that I admire those that are always trying to improve themselves and be better 💜

[@samr1978]

Appreciate this. In the moment, we all respond in ways that we often wish we hadn't. I don't blame you!

[@rayasunnie]

You are good!!! it can be hard to correctly voice your thoughts but people are always trying to push I guess straightness onto the boys and are sometimes weirdly offended when you say their sexuality is something other than that. I myself like to think that many of these idols could be bi or something else and it brings me a sort of comfort.

[@azalea9]

💜💜💜 don't worry too much about it. this video concept derives from the book called Demien by Herman Hesse and in it talks about good and evil. What makes us good and evil and about becoming or growing up from what society/parents expect you to be like and be yourself. When you learn that white/black might be more grey. So, if sexuality is in your mind... that's one way of interpreting the video. There's no ONE way... and I can say that maybe that's the magic or beauty of BTS's concepts.

[@yacinejammeh]

Thanks for saying such things

[@hauwakabir7777]

“Yeah that’s the Beyoncé”🤣🤣 I’m dying🤣🤣

[@yacinejammeh]

They got me there hahaha

[@ifyouknowyouknow99]

It’s always Jimin😂 «yeah that’s the Beyonce» im dead😭😭 i love their outfits in the bst era

[@ericasigler4110]

"That's the Beyonce"...Jimin stans FTW.

[@NhuLe-cm3nw]

OMG I'M DYING "Yup, that's the Beyonce" And right at Jimin's iconic shoulder flip too!! (he really was in BST, even the members themselves say it. I think all the time about V going, "For the rest of my life I will never forget Jimin's eyes in the intro" 😂)

[@marshmallo1316]

Park Jimin is absolutely stunning, a whole damn Performer 💛

[@jenniferl.c.2516]

This video (and the whole Wings album) is loosely based on the novel Demian, by Herman Hesse. It's a coming of age story in which the protagonist, Emil (played in the video by Jin, the one who kisses the statue) "detaches from and revolts against the superficial ideals of the world of appearances and eventually awakens into a realization of self. (wikipedia)" Emil's guide in questioning the simplistic morality of his upbringing is his older friend, Max, and there is a key scene in the book where they kiss (so yes, kissing the statue does reference a kiss between two men!) but in BTS videos everything can mean multiple things. The song, Blood, Sweat, and Tears, is about temptation-resisting and giving into it-and the loss of innocence (and maybe the gaining of maturity) that comes with it, so it is a bit open-ended what exactly the statue represents (the god, Abraxas, who contains both divine and satanic elements, is an important symbol in the book), why Jin is tempted by it, and what bargain he makes with it that leads to the cracks forming on his face (perhaps the cracking of the facade of his own image, to reveal a truer self?).

[@ericasigler4110]

Nsync, Backstreet could never! True. So true.

[@Cindy101]

Which is precisely why I wish the media would stop using the 'boy band' reference when writing about BTS. They're so far from the stereotypical boy band it's mind blowing.

[@tasnimnash3897]

I love Jimin being the Beyoncé but really he’s the Michael Jackson of K-pop. But Beyoncé definitely works 😏

[@Koko3op]

The MJ of Kpop? Taemin would like to have a word!! Haha maybe Janet Jackson of KPop? Either way Jackson family

[@tasnimnash3897]

@@Koko3op Yep. Taj Jackson (one of MJ nephews) praised Jimin and mentioned that there were many similarities between them. Taemin is also amazing but Jimin is another species

[@lightjm9983]

flashbacks to all locals in Twitter wondering if Jimin is the Beyoncé of the group 😂 ( they call Jimin depending which hair color he had on in the performance they have watched, the most famous one is the "is the pink haired one the Beyoncé of the group? i feel like he's the Beyoncé of the group")

[@dolphinity81]

@@tasnimnash3897 agreed

[@dolphinity81]

@@lofvee yessss

[@13jm30]

Jimin He is an idol, but he's actually doing art.

[@jessicapierce3027]

Jimin is art. The statute of David has nothing on him.

[@ms_mozzy]

"What is the meaning behind that video?..." ARMY be flexin' their finger muscles to type and spill! 👍 Enjoyed this and happy to have an addition to the reactor fam.

[@royar6473]

Jimin definitely is the Beyonce. Good eye.

[@kswillis3854]

Based on Damian by Herman Hesse a book about temptation and the loss of innocence. The winged statue represents Abraxas the driving force of individuation ( synthesis, maturity, oneness) in effect Jin by kissing the statue accepts the passage of innocence and the new exploration of self. You' re in the deep end of the pool with Blood Sweat and Tears, but as a style/ art person I highly recommend you review it a few times. Bookish Theories does a great breakdown. Stay well ps Did you see the suiting on their live unplugged Fix Me? Polo Ralph Lauren. Beautiful woolens.

[@CSmitty3]

How is this the first time I noticed Jin's bejeweled collar?!?!?!

[@bomac4828]

You were probably too busy staring at his worldwide handsome face. Wouldn't blame you.

[@ellenwhite1655]

It's based on the the book Damian. It's about temptation and the loss of innocence.

[@athelas5305]

Jin & V did an incredibly homoerotic couple of seconds in their 2016 MAMA performance of this 🔥

[@athelas5305]

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[@LisaMT1218]

YES and it was hot af.

[@anitralarae_mahjacat]

Holy Shite Y'all Snatched My Damned Breath With That Clip 😮🔥💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@indigodragon0613]

"Is he gay?" "No!" ...we actually don't know so we can't say yes OR no to that question.

[@cassandradenise3037]

but you already said “ No” . you could have left the question unanswered or said “ Not sure “ 💁🏽‍♀️ .. No hate btw 💕💕💕

[@IThink2Much]

@@cassandradenise3037 I think she may have been quoting from the reaction.

[@indigodragon0613]

@@cassandradenise3037 i was quoting the person on the video. My response to the question would have been "I don't know."

[@indigodragon0613]

@@IThink2Much Yes I was lol

[@Koko3op]

I agree. As a queer man myself I'm not a fan of heteronormativity however I am learning that when you're in the heat of the moment of filming you'll be surprised at how differently you can verbalise things you may not fully align with, I surprised myself, not in a good way. Sexuality is definitely a spectrum in my eyes and I'd love to think that many of these idols are bi or they're on some part of the spectrum that's not fully "straight", whatever that means. *sigh*, sometimes I wish I always said and gave the right responses but I'm learning that it's easier said than done.

[@Southurnsassy]

Blood, Sweat & Tears is based on the novel Demian by Hess with hints of Carl King's philosophy on the human psyche. The video seems to focus on the struggle within to conform to what society deems good over our darker leanings; but to be a whole individual one must accept the "good" (light) and the"bad" (shadow) to truly live. Once Jin accepted (kissed) the shadow his persona cracked to reveal his new self. BTS has been exploring this theme for a while.

[@alicesworld1]

This video is about temptation. The scars from the missing wings represent a fallen angel. The english CC are available on the official MVs.

[@BrilliantHuman]

4:40...when he asked who the Beyonce in the group is I yelled out Jimin...awesome that you caught on! :D

[@eileencritchley4630]

RM is qoting from a very interesting German book called 'Demian' by the 19th century writer Herman Hesse which is all about the loss of innocence. Also the quote above the mirror is in German from the book. The statue has black wings suggesting the Devil. The fallen angel and did you see V has the scares on his back from where his wings have been hacked off.

[@jessicapierce3027]

I like that your channel has different people from different professional and interest backgrounds. I love watching new eyes, ears and minds as they start a journey with BTS. Thinking for getting more and more people involved. I'm still waiting for reactions to House of Cards, I hope we'll get to see it on your channel someday.

[@Koko3op]

Thank you! Yes it is on the list don’t worry!

[@jessicapierce3027]

@@Koko3op yay

[@whk3120]

"manhi, manhi, manhi" means more, more, more, but I think its a double meaning. It sounds exactly like the english word "money, money, money". Theres a well known english saying that says that "money is the root of all evil".

[@jmarie3902]

V is Damien fallen angel 🖤 Statue with black wings is Damien's evil mother Abraxas 🖤Jin is mesmerized, & tricked by evil 🖤{next video} J Hope does a dance - showing evil is too strong for Jin to fight the sweet Temptation, Abraxas takes Jin to the evil realm 🖤

[@djlu3011]

The meaning is obvious. Temptation.

[@cloudchamois7004]

Blood Sweat & Tears was from the Boy Meets Evil moment. It's about temptation.

[@blackrose9736]

You HAVE to react to Stray Kids dance practices! They are 🔥 chefs kiss

[@Sarah-lj1fy]

Very nice commentary! More from Justin please

[@Yetti.]

I love how you get excited then say I don’t want to spoil it hahaha

[@Koko3op]

Hahaha yeah! It’s easier said than done!!

[@charo1465]

More, more, more 💜

[@KookiesandSketches]

The way he says to jimin “now it’s the beyonce” after hobi lol

[@HeatherQuinn]

Please help your reactors to BTS, by asking them to turn subtitles on. The Korean-language chorus "wonhae manhi manhi manhi manhi" may sound like "woah money money money money" but it means "give me more more more more." Ty.

[@Koko3op]

The subtitles are always on but it's easy to miss at times when there's so much happening on screen for first time viewers :)

[@ms_mozzy]

@@Koko3op I believe the reactor was meant to comment on the fashion and styling and how it relates to the set/environment. Though connecting the visual content and lyrics in light of his field of expertise would be very much welcome. 💜 I do realize there is a lot to digest and some reactors need to marinate in their new given "role". Active and critical listening is challenging enough then add the BTS attack. 😁 (insert evil laugh) Seriously though I am happy he enjoyed watching.

[@eileencritchley4630]

That word you think is money is Korean for More and they are singing I want more more more. You need to turn on the subtitles to understand what they are singing about.

[@_birdie]

I’m so stealing the “jimin is the Beyoncé of the group” comment haha

[@owellmood7502]

Btw they don't sing about money. They say 많이 (manh-i), which means 'a lot' or 'more' 👋🏻😊

[@wen1219tw]

Jimin💜

[@margaritadelvallerivera9460]

👑💜 KINGS 💜👑

[@jmarie3902]

Temptation 💜 Watch "Bookish Theories Explanation video for meaning & understanding of "Blood, Sweat & Tears" 💜 concept taken from the book by Hermann Hesse "Damien" - [Jin is tricked into kissing evil - Abraxas] 💜 [B.S.T] video followed by J Hope's solo dance video for Jin, "Boys Meets Evil" - [Abraxas] 💜

[@georgied4073]

please react to dynamite the outfits are so dope asthethic wise or mike drop as thats quite a different vibe as well

[@intothenewwoodz6298]

Please react to new release WOODZ - FEEL LIKE this masterpieces..

[@criticaltonks9800]

The video is about sex. I don't know if anyone really knows the sexuality of BTS's members, but I don't think anyone cares either. They're all about self-love, acceptance, and gratitude.

[@gabymata9751]

Definitily we don't know their sexuality

[@amanw8340]

I need to see ur reaction in ATEEZ new song plz