BTS (방탄소년단) 'Black Swan' Art Film performed by MN Dance Company [KOREAN REACTION]

[@justdavid_92]

Before yall say anything lol 7:50

[@tanushreedowarah8031]

Lol was abt to say 😅

[@vante1918]

HAHAHA im about to say

[@bangtaened]

HAHAHA

[@mahnoorshakeel5051]

THEY HAVE A DIFFERENT VERSIONNN

[@mahnoorshakeel5051]

THEY HAVE A SPOTIFY VERSION

[@tinylumberjack1353]

In a world where Kpop is belittled with the argument that fans are only interested in the looks of the idols rather than the music, I think it's really important that we don't see a single member throughout this video. The value of art and music isn't dependent upon how the artists look.

[@mkb8659]

I really like this observation!

[@flwlpfo5179]

well said!

[@AE-ld9ck]

100% On this.

[@amouray_tc756]

Finally somebody who think like me

[@myeuphoria6674]

Bangtan is a whole different ballgame, that's for sure. There's only one Bangtan Sonyeondan.

[@undefinedlanguage1228]

You don’t have to be an artist to experience that slump. Everyone have that moment in lofe when they lost that spark in something that they always love. I feel like BTS is not only sharing their story but also telling everyone to overcome their own struggle. Let’s overcome them fam!

[@rainbowcupcakegames]

Undefined Language Well said! I totally relate to that Martha Graham quote and BTS lyrics. I am one of those that stopped “dancing” and grieved the “death” of my creativity years ago. And I slowly revived it.

[@stargirl1589]

yup I feel this is all about passion

[@kaikai6947]

Undefined Language yes, thank you for saying this! i can relate very hard.

[@teayabern]

Well said

[@peanutbutter8980]

"and this can't be considered as kpop anymore" PERIODT

[@pri_1995]

BigHit is quite smart, they have a studio version for this song, which has more mass appeal.

[@Datboynutty_nutelli2go]

@UCFvs5kIVGlISL0fr2uyVVJw search it on spotify or amazon music or idk they have another version of this song

[@keirarogan454]

I hope they release this version as a single/remix as well!

[@musaflare6216]

Keira Rogan probs on the album too

[@cash_eye]

I personally really like this version

[@siddiqahmasood7561]

SAME. I really like the eerie-ness that the classical music brings into the music video.

[@callmezee6916]

Me too. It is giving me Lie and Fake love Vibes and I'm all for it.

[@mikico2075]

same

[@msbookworm1395]

@@siddiqahmasood7561 same, same, sameeeee

[@MrRedant111]

SAME!! I LIKE BOTH BUT THIS CLASSICAL ONE TUG MY HEART A BIT MORE

[@내꿈-i3h]

Pdogg also graduated with a major in Classical Music Education, he was a trained classical vocalist since elementary school, which explains a lot of their majestic sound :)

[@ssandra8451]

wow i never knew that¡ so amazing

[@edwinakharisma]

That explains why Lie has a major classical music vibe, Jimin and Pdogg have created masterpiece

[@sahrishmajeed8012]

Bts is bringing a revolution in kpop industry making it more open to different genres.. That's why i can't stop loving them..

[@BDaTDaSADaNDaIME]

They have surpassed kpop long ago

[@dxnns]

Kpop is too small for BTS 💁‍♀️

[@yudhasetiawan1220]

@@dxnns truuueee

[@sahrishmajeed8012]

@@BDaTDaSADaNDaIME they have broken the barriers but they are a kpop group and by their globalization they have opened new doors and opportunities for other artists..

[@LoveLove-dc7xz]

@Sahrish Majeed Kpop music and bts music are complete opposite lol. That’s why people lov bts but not kpop

[@callmezee6916]

This is beyond Kpop, I'm sorry. Drag me for saying it but it is what it is.

[@jungcindyarmy8190]

They are beyond the whole Music Industry, Western and Korean

[@ruthlessrays9761]

That why BTS is called BEYOND THE SCENE because they truly are

[@neondream03]

Facts

[@WhiteDove7]

David said it too. Bts’ music isn’t considered kpop anymore. They are growing as artists and they just keep on expanding their scope when it comes to music.

[@neondream03]

@@WhiteDove7 people want to box them in, but they can't be. Not at this stage. They are flying above both industries right now.

[@sheebaby6367]

I didn’t want to say this but... “BTS paved the way and still paving the way the way”. BTS represent music PERIODt!

[@seulgi3663]

shee baby for who

[@sheebaby6367]

mina mo for u

[@piedpiper1234]

@@seulgi3663 for everyone, you're welcome.

[@lasttofirst3335]

@@seulgi3663 for you and your favs...

[@Crys_Kris]

I'm glad they showed something totally different. A huge leap from the radio friendly main track. This is on par with the whole different artistic approach for this comeback (bts_connect etc) THERE SO MUCH MORE..... Key music dates from COMEBACK MAP: FEB.03 -Comeback Trailer: EGO FEB.21 Album release & Kinteic Manifest Film: Come Prima performed by BTS for 'Lead Single' FEB.28 -Official Music Video for Lead Single * wow

[@ot7bts205]

This is not the lead track

[@dianaaraque4436]

always bangtan it’s not ? 😳 Man the tricks they have up their sleeves this comeback

[@tessa6356]

so Black Swan is not a lead single? can someone explain to me TT , i see people say different things everytime

[@didi-ee8ky]

rarisa no, i think this is a b-side, but it has a huge impact so i guess they wanted to give us a little “trailer” for the album :)

[@tessa6356]

Daria Day that’s crazy!! If it’s only a b-side then im really hyped to see the lead single! Bts always keep us on edge

[@bbkt4897]

The video version is a Art piece, but the spotify is literally a BANGER!!!!

[@myysharona]

It really is! Both versions are so impressive and so different from each other.

[@laladoingwhatiwanna9489]

I don't know spotify version😭😭 that app is not available in my country

[@anisai592]

Diana Kalashnikova You can get the other version on Itunes, Apple music as well 😊

[@Jasmine-xj9ni]

@@anisai592 KZbin music too!

[@rasmitapattanaik1482]

@@laladoingwhatiwanna9489 you can hear it on KZbin

[@lizvv]

Black Swan really reminds me of Taehyung's last performances of Singularity, it's the nickname he got for wearing the black feathered coat!

[@aliceblack9712]

I feel like they are trying to free themselves from this 'K-pop' label and do this in a very brave way.

[@neverandom3157]

Besides all the theories about this piece of art, I primarily think they're triggering the Grammys. You know that boy bands are openly ignored by the Grammys over the years no matter how big and successful they are. So BTS are trying to put their music on a whole new level, beyond mass pop and kpop genre, if you know what i mean... Like David said, it's pretty experimental. Hell yeah, that's the right word. Experimental, artistic, elitist is what Grammys appraise nomination and win worthy.

[@jesus_luvs_u]

Yea, i feel as if the grammys are secretly ashamed of nominating a boy gp...no matter how awesome bts is...lol

[@neverandom3157]

@@jesus_luvs_u they wouldn't be ashamed with the new album cuz it'll probably be on a new music level. Let's be honest, Boy with luv was not a Grammy worthy song, thou it's a bop and has millions of views and many awards. BTS and BH were aware of that too. This year, tho, they're triggering the Grammys with the right stuff..

[@parisknight1840]

never random most songs that get Grammys don’t deserve it so i don’t get that point but okay 😒

[@by_tar_fly9947]

Grammy just don't know where Asia is.

[@by_tar_fly9947]

@@parisknight1840 yes, Grammy love something like "English language"

[@jintheprince3991]

This is only one of the B-side of the albums we still have another song coming next month .. I’m so excited for this video

[@jahniyawilliam4212]

At the end it seemed like the “swan” is trying to swim up, but is being held my the black figures, or in other words “the shadows”. Throughout the whole vid I got a sense of being copied and stuck to, like how shadows copy movements made and stuck to the “swan” no matter what it did. Also it seemed like whenever “the swan” tried to leave it got pulled back in by the shadows. 🤔 so shadows are holding “the swan” back from anything it wants to do. And for the song seemed liked it was the shadows making mockery to “the swan” by telling it basically do ur thing but I’ll be right here still. Whether that’s a comforting “I’ll be right here” or negative, it’s all still very creepy. Kudos to BTS for this amazing song and the MN dancers for bringing it to life. It was ultimately very poetic and has me on my toes for whatever drops next🙌🙌

[@istealwaifus8526]

Jahniya William I think the shadows were holding him back at first but in the end help him elevate.

[@rnarmyforever]

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[@_purplewinter_]

I steal Waifus Exactly. It has a connection to Suga’s Shadow where he accepts his shadow is a part o him. So I think what they meant with this dance is that your shadow can also help you reach a higher level of yourself, if you face it and accept it.

[@ann-fu6lp]

Jahniya William I think at the beginning they where controlling the boy but then at the end he seems to turn the tables as he breaks out of the box and goes down the stairs and then dances with the shadows, and then at the end he uses the shadows to fly upwards as part of him Idk

[@juliakostero1298]

@@istealwaifus8526 100% right

[@alenkaaknela2793]

Since I’m from Slovenia (tiny country in Europe) I wanna inform you that MN Dance Company is from sLOVEnija! Loved your reaction💜

[@saibestboy]

Alenka Aknela really? that’s cool!

[@neverandom3157]

Are they famous in Slovenia? They're stunning dancers

[@alenkaaknela2793]

UN anima It really is☺️

[@alenkaaknela2793]

never random Not as they should be! But now I’m sure they will become worldwide famous😁

[@Joy-hs8zc]

Wow💜

[@kadiemw]

BTS is no longer K-POP it's ARTIST 👏👏

[@blairwrelos1891]

They've surpassed the category of "Artists" if taken in korean's perspective.

[@amina9044]

LEGENDS

[@justgigi9545]

Well being as how it's not BTS who are the ones the are in the actual performance of this video, one cannot actually say that now, can we.

[@BDaTDaSADaNDaIME]

Somemight not know that 14th oct is independence day of bts and army they finally crossed kpop category and became btspop

[@blairwrelos1891]

@@justgigi9545 but how many "Artists" in Korea actually make an effort to do this they are redefining a lot of the views and opinions in the industry. Like TBH Jimin could pull off something similar if not of this level. I do understand he might not be able to pull off a choreo of this difficulty but expression is what really matters but actually collaborating and expanding their artistic approach is the highlight of this project.

[@angelinabora558]

BTS “is a whole another level” BTS is not only Kpop group, they are realy influencer artist!! And the lyrics tho, like.. come on RM!! Sooo genius.. so deep.. so full of mistery but still meaningful.. They drop a comeback songs and album but put the message and their vision first, they really want people knows and focus of their vision about healing and mental health issues from all their work and project.. and not only about their own visual and spot light.. genius!! I never find kpop song show up with this kind artistic and dark message, Give us a creepy sensation, but the melody and the music yeah still BTS right? Still uniq and fancy.. The world is really not ready for BTS!!

[@alexyeezus7520]

Oh my God if you think about it, at MMA jimin was dancing like a white Swan! ( the good shadow vs Jungkook's black bad shadow)

[@troycornaro]

Good point

[@moonchild.5821]

I think Jungkook's performance was more like a black swan? the black costume and the water. Jimin's was more ethereal and elegant to be a black swan which is darker and more edgy.

[@ngocchannguyen8103]

JK performance looks like the swan shadow a.k.a JM

[@rebbykoudo7285]

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[@alexyeezus7520]

@Blinkeu FOREVER yea sorry I meant white

[@theadorawilde7995]

This song deserves so much praise Its a masterpiece Watching the Art film gives a different experience than the one when you listen to the different version via streaming services The music, the way the 7 vocals meld and the lyrics hid hard emotionally and its a mature concept Just beautiful art on every level Congrats Bts 💜🎉👍 Thanks David

[@karlafm24]

"Jimin could have pulled that off" aye! Stream smart Army, only watch reaction vids in between. Remember to stream the video and not the lyrics one, there's subtitles anyway on the original.

[@abdulhalimyeo]

U r right David! This orchestrated version is very experimental and MN Dance company did tell the story really well through this contemporary dance routine. I love the fact BTS is breaking boundaries with this version! I love the original version more especially with the traditional string in the beginning and progress to BTS’ hip-hop element! Love love love it!

[@mikico2075]

Personally, this reminded me of when The Beatles went experimental. The art film version of Black Swan felt like Eleanor Rigby. The video is very SIA, as well.

[@alperry02]

great observations! This video does remind me of Sia's projects too especially Elastic Heart mv

[@joonmini2317]

Its a really bold step for BTS but yet its a step that allows them to spread their wings as artists. And we see them using this platform to open our senses to see music and art beyond what we are accustomed to see.

[@misa7491]

"will the song escalate here?" the guy: *walks on a escalator*

[@chrisheavenlyonesbts3257]

“Innovation doesn’t come without experiment”. How true 👏🏻 I love that BTS gave us two versions of the song and showcased their mastery of music...in any form.

[@helenmiranda961]

This is intense and deep, how the shadow try to manipulate them, but they overcome it. Music and dance is their life.How they incorporate the music and the visuals is really amazing! The dance is contemporary classic combine with the modern music of BTS. This is an epic!!!☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜. Bighit is genius!

[@Duchessclotho]

I truly believe that is why BTS is so successful is because Bang PD allows them to express themselves through their music. They are allowed to flex their talent and expand their skills.

[@goochycoochyful]

This is so stunningly beautiful. I honestly cried at not only the creative beauty of the dance but the song itself. It's so different from K-Pop music. You can hear the western influence of Khalid, Kendrick Lamar, etc. This is just so amazing and it makes me so proud to be Army because BTS is no ordinary group.

[@michaelmitchell7350]

Call it what it is BTS is next level ish these young men are gonna go down as musical legends no just a great KPOP group. Now you can see them venturing outside of the KPOP genre and it sounds amazing

[@marigudin5144]

One word ART! My respect for the BH, BTS and the dancers and everyone who did this possible. I personally ❤ both styles of the song. The meaning the expression. Close your eyes and listen to each one ... it is just amazing.👏👏👏

[@bttrl8thnspncr]

I love this song so much already because I myself am a musician and performer, and some days I really am scared to death that one day I just won't love doing it anymore and I'll be lost without a purpose. This song hits super close to home for me and I love BTS for also feeling confident enough to express their vulnerability in being artists like this, admitting they're scared that they'll lose the love for what makes them happy too.

[@camilalavigne7165]

Seeing this, I dont know how we gonna prepare for the comeback, this is really epic, they are truly great artists, I had goosebumps.

[@bangtan_ranger81]

"epic and elegant", the perfect way to describe it.

[@jovanr614]

Bts music is on another level .....it’s inspiring, experimental, thought provoking, beautiful, and simply pure BOPS

[@NanChirayukool]

This song and performance actually spoke to me a lot. As an artist who's losing love for their craft as life goes by and it force you to work on projects that you are not passionate in but need to in order to support yourself. Also living in a country with limited freedom of speech and expression just kill me inside daily. A struggling main dancer that try to fly in a dark and abandoned broken surrounding, plus the suffocating and dying feeling from the lyrics. The black suite dancers that act like obstacles and negativities trying to hold the main dancer back and put him into a box. But in the end the main dancer fight back and eventually use those darkness to help propel him to fly again just like how artists use their life experiences and struggling to inspire their works. This is how I interpret this performance. It does help sooth me and inspire me more after watching and listen to BTS 'Black Swan'. Thank you so much BTS, MN Dance Company, and Big Hit.

[@keishawong2199]

This spoke to my soul. I'm an actor. I am considered an artist. Any art whether dancing, singing, acting, writing, drawing etc. Is all-consuming. A lot of people do not understand how much you give when you're an artist. It is your identity. It is your whole being. It's your entire life and its tiring. When you act, you have to become a different person and feel and convey real emotions. Do you know how hard that is? There's a reason why we're called suffering artists. It's because any type of art can be very mentally damaging. Acting comes with the risk that you may lose yourself in the sea of the characters you wear. If you don't ground yourself, you'll lose yourself. Artists give their entire being to their art. They regularly pluck pieces of their soul and showcase it to the world to see and judge. And a lot of the time, the art they make gets criticized. Their SOUL gets critiqued. Art can be dangerous for the soul, but it can also heal the world. A candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long. With artists such as dancers or groups like BTS, sometimes they are forced to stop doing what they're passionate about due to the body not being physically able to move like it once did. Dancers, in particular, know that their career is a short-lived one. The body is not built for dance and a lot of dancers are forced into early retirement. Many other artists, after being hurt by people rejecting their art, oftentimes, give up their passion. They lose it. But this song and their message of not letting that passion flicker out and die are so powerful. Because an artist's passion is their life, and to lose it is worse than death because you get no peace.

[@norhayatiabdullah3615]

BTS is Art not only Kpop but they're Globalization..BTS is always in another Level..They are Geniuses multi-talented Human ever known on Earth..the most inspiring people i would say by far!!! Fully support them & will never stop doing it...yeahhhh you're right, David! At the moment i watching it i'm imagining Jimin doing the epic dance! Goshhhh

[@redfreedme3749]

Thank you BTS, Bang PD, creative team, Bighit, MN dance co, producers, Myunsoo Shin for musical arrangement, mv director...ALL!

[@aleycna]

Black swan and introlude shadow sound so good already THIS ALBUM IS GOING TO BE AMAZING I FEEL ITS GONNA BE THEIR BEST ONE YET!

[@cloudstrifejen]

Bang PD not only introduced the world about his group idol, BTS, but at the same time, he opened our eyes to a much larger platform than the entertainment industry. Thanks to his studies of aesthetics, not only we can experience this whole new feeling of music, but art as well. Music & art for healing!

[@thesiiiiickest]

I had the SAME reaction! Hahah I was like whoa this is really different, but then I realized it was a performance version and they had a separate studio version.. the studio version is A BOP and this version is really artistic and beautiful, I loved how they switched it up!!

[@Jamie-ht1hd]

I like both versions of the song but I absolutely adore the strings in the video version, they just bring such a dramatic feel to the song

[@shammirose3455]

The first single is already so good, are we going to be prepared for the full album? Probably not, but I can't wait to see what they'll put out next. Thanks for your reaction as always 💜

[@usacandra6558]

They have different version on spotify, go and check it out!

[@sudiptajabinchowdhury7882]

BTS doesn't want to be just another Kpop group. They don't want to make music just the sake of making music. They have always been true to them self, but still tried to appeal the mass. But this time they're doing something so revolutionary to the kpop industry. Being 💯. I'm so proud to be an ARMY. I dig this version so much. This this my type of music.💜💜

[@at9594]

I can totally see BTS in the future singing this song, with an orchestra and contemporary dancers on stage.

[@teayabern]

This is BTS Pop. I've always said that..they are so unique and their music is so BTS..They suprised me every CB it's always something different that totally caught me off guard. I totally love this.

[@kiaraetsuko]

I love how they experiment with music and they are doing an amazing job, I love both versions of the song, the Spotify one I'll listen to regulary and the MV one just with the video because it's really perfect together with the dance.

[@marlee7389]

It's been a long time their music CAN'T be considered kpop music. A looong time. But welcome to the club, David. Finally you said it too.

[@dawncleaveley4875]

I agree this is NOT kpop music... It is BTS music... Love it...and yes the spotify is different...love both versions....is awesome they can step outside of box... LOVE IT.. I can't wait for everything they have for us. I am baby army and I bought this new cd... First cd bought in over 15ish years... Cant wait to get it... ❤❤❤❤

[@subaccount7212]

They are literally revolutionising their own pathway and their music and this is just a refreshing one

[@dianawright4988]

Yesssssss! Another Bang pd stan!! Like kudos to that guy for making such a revolution possible! 1 man with a giant vision

[@raquellc5724]

This MV is just AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL

[@gizemsrkive]

This song is just...beautiful💜 I got addicted to this yeah same I also didn’t knew that there are two versions

[@troycornaro]

Check spotify

[@chinkyfist6655]

I know I'm really addicted to this song right now. It sounds so good to my ears, mind, body, and ego. 😂

[@talaltalal2631]

This is Oscar level art performance this is so pure emotion I never saw that kind of film music video.....

[@AngelaSealana]

David, thank you for your honest reaction. My personal background gave me a lot of deep connections to this film. I was a dancer for just 10 years... not professionally, but as a personal passion. Dance is not easy. It requires focus, hard work, hours of practice, soreness, bruises... but the thing it takes the most is emotional energy to express your deepest spirit as movement. I thought quitting dance was the "right thing to do" for my life at the time, but as soon as I quit dancing, my health deteriorated. Now, my health is at a point when I can no longer dance. Martha Graham is like a mother of contemporary dance. Her quote at the beginning set up my response to the film. As I watched Black Swan, I realized what was happening, "His wings are his dance..." and I began to sob. Art is not just a creative hobby. It is a laborious gestation and birthing. I can only imagine the pain each of our 7 has experienced, realizing that what gave them wings-the beautiful black wings they once longed for as ducklings-would become a burden they wanted to cut off. To me, this film expresses the torture of the craft, and their realization that they must learn to fly without their wings. P.S. i know you didn't mean anything by it, but I just wanted to inform you of a couple tips regarding language. To call this group a dance team is not correct. A dance team could be a great, accomplished or hardworking group... but a Dance Company in the dance world means an institution with the utmost experience, expertise, training, rigor, and distinguished dancers. People audition to join Dance Companies, and it is their whole life's work.

[@juliakostero1298]

David, I really like the way you think. & I want to say thank you for mentioning & appreciating Bang PD here, & his role in creating this kind of product. Everybody talks only about BTS, they get all the laurels, like everything is only their idea. & nobody thinks & even mentions in their discussions the quantity of real staff & art directors who creates all those concepts.

[@meeply123]

Honestly the video makes me want to cry it's tragically beautiful the idea of 'the death of a dancer' and thr lyrics and movement. I've been a sucker for classical leaning music like this

[@jru15]

BTS just released the most non commercial/ experimental song of their career at their peak... impressive.

[@mfaytaren]

I came back after playing black swan on Spotify. Very artistic. They are on a different level. 💜💯

[@samanthamendoza1824]

The dancers did such an amazing job telling their story through dance 👌🏻💗

[@ej8867]

I'm so proud of BTS. They're not just sitting on their pop laurels - they decided to go bold and I'm here for it.

[@JoobieLoobieSoobie]

Fun fact: "black swan event" is a term for something that occurs unexpectedly or is beyond expectation to the point of causing major change or upheaval. The reason is that way back in the 2nd century, the phrase "black swan" became a metaphor for an impossible thing, since black swans didn't exist. At least they did not exist in ancient Rome where that metaphor originated. But black swans do exist, and in the late 1600's some European dude saw one in Australia, which blew everyone's mind. That phrase obviously became obsolete. Because of this, someone later coined the phrase "black swan event" to mean what it does today. Think about it. “Black swan” was a very popular metaphor in music and art for 1600 years. That guy in the 100’s could have picked ANY color other than white for his metaphor to describe the impossible. If he had said “green swan” or striped swan or whatever in his poem we would still be using that phrase to talk about something impossible. But he picked “black swan”, the only other color of swan that actually does exist. Crazy! BTS is a sort of black swan appearing to shock the western music industry, don't you think? K-pop has been around for a long time, totally unknown to say, Grammy voters. But now they will know, and it will change everything.

[@ddaniel8780]

I do love how BTS is taking chances like this. Just as Beyonce did with Lemonade; refreshing and engaging. I love it.

[@dotheret.4683]

The growth! I cannot imagine. I luv bts!

[@lisaimamura8180]

This was a beautiful interpretation of a beautiful song. Loved it.

[@mariass4827]

Rebels from the beginning for a good reason...now a REVOLUTION 💜💜💜💜

[@MyIdentityIsCat]

There will be a live performance on James Cordon Late Late Show, January 28th so please look forward to that! And yes BTS is expanding to new ways of expressing music and giving a space for others to finally show a different side to kpop even though BTS is already beyond what KPOP is at this point.

[@moinomin9882]

I agree with your opinions! I really loved this!! The classical version was my favorite! The violin just uuff and when I watch those dancers dance it just pierces my heart!!! Amazing!!! BTS, BangPD, Pdogg like everyone that's working with BTS are just out of this world!!!!

[@Nanamis-Baguette]

Okay but that lamp pole connects straight to the pole in the mv is so satisfying at 5:52

[@gabrieleDATA]

I just love how David instantly gets ... it.

[@stephanielemons2995]

Both versions are incredible and both versions suits the group.

[@WeLoveChallengesx]

I very much agree, this can’t be considered ‘kpop idol music’

[@suciarsihm]

Yes, they wil perform #BlackSwan live first time at James Corden Late Late Show, 28th Jan. Make sure you'll watch it!

[@fancynancy6467]

This could open other doors for BTS. I thought it was beautiful. Yes Jimin could have pulled this off.

[@Noid1220]

I feel that the artistry for this is so high for the common Korean audience.

[@zbrewed]

I felt the same way about the MN video and the Spotify version. Confused then exhilarated and acceptance of both version.

[@jessemarkee2767]

YES! Now that you said it, I’m really excited to how React To The K would react to this.

[@mgreg4684]

They’re scheduled to perform this for the first time on Jan 28 at The Late Late Show with James Corden. So yea I can’t wait to see what they would do in terms of choreography 💜

[@floramorer844]

Your reaction is so pure 🦢 (like "Wow, the black swan fly")

[@MorePara8]

As soon as I listened to this song, I thought of Jimin's style of dancing

[@leilaniwhite7735]

BANG PD and BTS went out of the box..therefore they can do things beyond kpop..

[@amandadarienzo]

David we need a explain for the lyrics. It is very poetic, we need a native explanation not only a translation

[@annadiente2435]

This is just the appetizer. I'm sooo looking forward to the lead track 💜

[@ruthlessrays9761]

BTS left the interpretation to us again. Mine is simple, if an individual's passion dies, he dies together with it. It's all up to him if he'll pursue or let the unfavorable odds take over.

[@kcverastegui8237]

Hello David, I hope you're fine! In my opinion when I saw the video I thought it was really amazing how the dancers in black represent the swan's wings (that I interpret as his inspiration/passion to reach higher skies). Then those same wings that helped him fly higher are the same ones pulling him down (perhaps due to rutine, due to fear or darker emotions playing along to keep the swan tied down). Then there is a point when the swan fights back and can release himself form the black wings, thus freeing himself from the fears, bad feelings, dark emotions, etc and he thinks that he can finally reach other horizons but... in the end the wings come back, because he is a black swan so the new wings are also black and he finally understand that those feelings, emotions and black wings are part of who he is and he finally accepts them (the part when all the dancers in black sort of return their original position, hugging the swan and becoming a part of him again). Finally those wings are helping him again to fly and go higher with the understanding that they are one, the swan and the wings, but accepting this has made the swan enjoy flying again and keep going his "thang". I just wanted to express my thoughts on the matter and perhaps you can tell us your interpretations. Thanks and see you on your next video!

[@hboooyaa]

I just wanna add that they will perform black swan at the late late show on 28/1 for the first time and they have different choreo for their version so you can watch for them if you want

[@AE-ld9ck]

This video hit home for me. I did not expect an existential crisis before breakfast. 😂 Anywho... If a dancer/athlete had a career ending injury or change of living circumstances, I feel like that crashing loss of self worth and purpose that follows is personified in this (especially with the inclusion of modern dancers telling the story through choreography). I agree that the approach in this version is more niche, but I don’t think that is on accident... knowing if a person can appreciate art for the sake of art, or just blindly support a song with BTS and their faces on the cover of it because the person is not willing to look beyond the exterior/cover. Basically a way to identify who cares and supports them for who they are versus the image they have made for the masses. Just my interpretation for why BTS would have an alternate sounding version for tracks dealing with heavier themes or emotional baggage pertaining to the artists themselves more personally. I’m really excited to see the remaining tracks with this Connect project and what differences they will have with each other, along with similarities. P.S. I get some serious Stravinsky vibes out of this. Rite of Spring is standing out in my mind, same for some Tchaikovsky... Also, I need a BTS x Lindsey Sterling collaboration now. Seriously, after Artemis (her recent album) I feel like a classical crossover to modern pop needs to hit the world stage and I think that would be an epic collab in general. ✌🏻💜

[@akito6331]

they actually said to us, look and listen our music, not just our visual thats the shortest mean i get first and also they shared what they afraid as artist, not about their popularity or fans, but afraid to lost their love for music they stand so much theyre truly artist, who dedicated themselves for their music to share and deliver their feeling with other people so i hope more people respect them as artist, not just object (for clout or money)specially when people comment, they need to replace with more fresh face really thank you for your video and yes im waiting their live stage performance for this song

[@dianagable6640]

I enjoyed the dance itself but especially the orchestral version of this beautiful song. I’m commenting to this after seeing the BTS version but ai did see the art dance first. I still like both. Thank you for your videos. I appreciate how your fluency in both English and Korean help us gain a unique perspective of the performances. 👍

[@lux3226]

People have been making the claim that BTS transcends kpop for some time now, and this is the first time I feel they truly have. All their previous songs, while wonderful in and of themselves, still, to me, fell under the auspices of the kpop genre. While BTS has been the epitome of what kpop could achieve, they were still kpop to me. But this song has completely evolved them in my opinion. They have definitely broken through that kpop glass ceiling and have become something more encompassing than mere music. They've taken their artistry to a new level of possibility and accessibility, and have managed to update and contemporize music entertainment. For me, they are no longer musicians, they are truly artists. This is the moment they've proved that.

[@shamilaadams6867]

Wow this was amazing like you said I can’t wait to see jimin dance to it Well done BTS you you are true Artist indeed

[@hazelnuts]

guys this is only one of the songs from the album. WE AIN'T READY.

[@tomyannguenther2978]

Magnificent!!! I love the song as well as the film!!!

[@namastemoonflower3140]

BTS has transcended Kpop...period.

[@lucreziapaoli51]

I totally agree with what u said abt bang pd. In this whole "being more than just singers" idea the 1st one to give credits to is def bang pd. For sure.

[@gustav4458]

I keep looking at his phone colour changing Its hypnotizing 😂😂😂