BTS (방탄소년단) - I Need U Remix (Live @ MMA 2015): Reaction Video by DJ/Producer Frankie Biggz

[@sharonlahaye5803]

I don’t think you’re ready for the BU. Very deep dive into an alternative world. IMO, you should continue their musical journey.

[@Sherluck93]

I think it would be good to watch the original MVs though, and soak up some BU subconsciously along the way, but focus on the music. Before maybe a deeper dive later on.

[@ayamewong2103]

I think you should continue with The Rise of Bangtan so that you know how they become the best group in the world. Then you can go to the BU, which is an alternative universe story line.

[@SknezE]

You have to do the videos. I Need You was a monumental MV. Shocking the audiences. I wish you did that MV first to experience the song the way they first presented it in the MV. At least I like to do MVs first because to me that's how the artist first presented the song. So I want to see their vision. Later at some point.. I would say AFTER this MV; watch the BU explaination video. Then other videos will make sense. But, watch I Need You MV NOW!! Lol You will notice the stark contrast between this MV and what Kpop MVs usually are like.

[@Sherluck93]

I agree, see how they presented it first, then any alterations like remixes and lives.

[@rjs722]

This song changed everything. It took them to the next level. As others have said, PDogg has been with the guys since the beginning and is their main inhouse producer. We even get to see him in the video with Jimin in his Muse album.

[@wintr_flwr]

now he's working on jin's album too right?

[@lavenderbluemama953]

I think you should continue for now as you are, so you can keep focusing on learning about the guys & the music. The BU is pretty intricate & I think you would enjoy breaking down the music, more than trying to figure out what everything means in the storyline. Just my opinion though, I will watch your reactions no matter how you proceed, lol. Borahae! 💜

[@frankiebiggz]

Thanks for the tips! Borahae 💜

[@alishansami9327]

It's just the beginning, this song was the beginning of their success

[@JFCincy-cc3uo]

The original, "I Need U" introduces you to all the characters in the Bangtang Universe.

[@beccal.5369]

PDogg has been with the guys since the beginning. He is part of the core team. Many of which have been there since before debut and are still with them.

[@hitneyways]

He’s in the US J-Hope now 😊

[@UKNOBTS]

Oh boy, he's not ready for The Universe. LOL. That's a deep deep dive. It's amazing though. Love that you're even thinking about it.

[@leigh2604]

Welcome to BU or The Bangtan Universe!!!! Watch the MV too..😊😊😊

[@kara-karina8530]

You should watch the MV. It was really shocking for K-pop industry in those days. It was very dark and it started the bangtan universe (BU) lore. They are not representing themselves there but the characters in BU. You should totally make note of BU but you can still follow it through your own timeline. There is no rush. 💜💜💜

[@czak598]

This song was a real turning point for BTS. The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt 1& 2 are just amazing records and unlike anything I have ever heard before. Part 1 is great but part 2 for me is a masterpiece of an album

[@MayraVillasr13]

Hi Frankie... I really think that you should first finish The Rise of Bangtan, keep watching more MV's, MAMA and MMA's performances and after that start the BU.. Hi Irene!!!! love from Mexico 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@donitapolk9413]

Agreed!

[@doreencalderon1442]

I truly agree, the BU is very deep and intense, I would definitely see more if their main songs and MVs they’ve done first. Programme in house producer writes many songs with BTS like this earlier song but Bts does plenty of their own now also. I do also suggest seen the Official MV too. Great review 👍

[@Beekim_ot7]

Love to hear ‘I need you’ is your favorite song so far, one of mine too. This song won their first MNET countdown award, which you saw in Rise of bangtan, when they put lipstick after winning 😂

[@silvy4413]

Well ….this was the song that changed their lives ! The long version video is worth the watch Frankie !

[@eileencullinan2936]

This song has always been one of my favorites from the first time I heard it,along with Save Me. It is the first time I have seen that performance of it. As usual the camera work at these award shows leaves alot to be desired, for me anyway.😊 Enjoyed your reaction . See you soon.💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@JKsHelloKitty71]

Hi Frankie & Irene 😀, I agree with what the other Army's are telling you. Finish watching The Rise of the Bangtan first and you need to watch the MV to I Need You and watch some other performances along the way then, you can start your deep dive into the BU / Bangtan Universe.

[@lorismith5195]

Being a music nerd, I love your breakdowns. Being a teen in the 80s, the eras of music you reference take me back. And I love that BTS and their crew pulls from so many different styles. Borahae💜

[@frankiebiggz]

Thank you!!

[@xylaquest3438]

After they released this song the rest is history

[@leastnext-uf6rt]

Pdogg is BTS's main producer. He is with them from the beginning of their trainee days till today and he made most (if not all I don't now off the top of my head) of their title tracks and many of their B-sides. 14:50 never mind your wife said it

[@frankiebiggz]

Thanks 🙏🏼 she's learning before I do...😂

[@JeonJungkook-wr4yr]

PDogg has always been their producer since their debut hea worked with them for years. Even tho this remix is good the original is better honestly lol

[@leastnext-uf6rt]

5:20 the one who first danced and jumped out of the screen was J-Hope

[@frankiebiggz]

Yes, when I was editing I noticed I had mistaken them! Thanks!

[@wondersultan8079]

oh I forgot how good this version

[@ZLESHA]

Клипы надо смотреть, как сериал, в таком порядке (вместе с титрами): I NEED U (обе версии + японская) on stage : prologue RUN (корейская + японская версии) Young Forever

[@rebeccabuxton1324]

So pleased you reacted to this performance, reactors rarely do.

[@frankiebiggz]

All thanks to my wife! She chooses what I react to, so if you have any suggestions let me know in the comments and she'll take notes! Thank you!

[@sharonlahaye5803]

This song was instrumental in their rise. They turned away from their dark, hip-hop vibe in their sound and look (RM lost the mohawk) to a softer look and sound. They won first place in the music shows for the first time with this song and from The Rise of Bangtan you know how important that is for a group to stay alive.

[@brayonne1755]

Make sure you watch the original version, not the shorter censored one 🙏🙏🙏 Keep in mind you're listening to a remix, the actual song isn't so techno (not sure that's the right term but anyway). Also, this will help A LOT and isn't a spoiler for the BU: this MV and the BU don't really have anything to do with a girl!! They chose the word for the sound of it in the lyrics, it sounded better than saying I Need You Friend, just an aesthetic choice! Bring a seatbelt cuz army gets excited when someone new opens up the BU, but don't get pressured, it's perfectly ok to just enjoy the tracks for their own sake 😊💜

[@bebottrinidad9133]

I don't know about the other ARMY but I think you should finish the Rise of Bangtan series and in between react to BTS songs and live performance like this one..the best MMA 2019 live performance is the best. Also for your info this song open the road for becoming the most famous band in the world.Borahae.

[@beccal.5369]

Mama2019 performance is too soon - he doesnt know the songs yet - the performance has no subs and he will like it so much more if he knows what its about - especially Mikrokosmos and Dionysis.

[@Sherluck93]

​@@beccal.5369 I don't think they meant to say to watch it now, but when the time comes, just that it's so good.

[@frankiebiggz]

I'll get there! Some time in 2025! 😂💜

[@xylaquest3438]

@@frankiebiggz haha well the way I look at it since you are reacting on their songs in chronological order you might not even reached some of their hit songs and mma live performances by the time they comeback June 2025. Just keep going thou we will continue watching all your reactions.Borahae

[@frankiebiggz]

I wanted to do 2 episodes a week like I did in the beginning but these chapters are long and editing takes me a long time! With 2 a week Irene says I have until the end of January, so Im guessing double that if I can only do 1! March? 🤣

[@MuddaFuffa]

I love seeing you smile so big! Makes me smile too & it's a great way to start my morning! Thank you both!!! Haven't heard El DeBarge in a long time, gotta listen to him after I watch your new Rise of Bangtan 💜💜💜

[@frankiebiggz]

Thank you!! 💜

[@MuddaFuffa]

@@frankiebiggz FYI, lol...went from El DeBarge to Sananda Maitreya (aka Terence Trent D'Arby) LOL

[@hitneyways]

You will see Pdogg is so many behind the scenes. He was JK and Jimin their solo recordings. He flew to LA with J-Hope.

[@namastan5580]

Thanks for the reaction 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@nishattasnim9307]

It's everyone's favorite. Nice choice. Little trivia for you sir..... Guess what they meant by ''girl'' in this song?🤭

[@frankiebiggz]

I'm all ears... What did they mean?

[@marinal.]

@@frankiebiggz friend

[@bereasonable8018]

The BU is an entirely fictional story which uses small clips from many many videos to tell the story. It’s not necessary to learn about it but if you do watch the videos about it it will blow your mind that the team had the foresight to plan all of the clues in each video stemming all the way back to 2013/14. The very concept of something like this told using all those music videos is groundbreaking IMO.

[@JeonJungkook-wr4yr]

The BU has a fictional story line ita alot from a webtoons to books and a mobile video game its a journey for sure.

[@frankiebiggz]

I'm scared 🫣😂

[@JeonJungkook-wr4yr]

@@frankiebiggz nah your okay im sure Army here will help ya out your in good hands with us Army.

[@aliciaenriquezk]

Morning 💜💜🇲🇽🇲🇽💜💜

[@JanB-qm2bi]

I think it is too soon to do BU. Keep going with what you are doing.

[@jhoyamil8597]

Its jhope.. the first one come out..

[@frankiebiggz]

Yep, my bad, saw it while editing!

[@donitapolk9413]

I don't mind you watching the BU-related MVs but unless you are trying to interpret the BU, then just superficially watch but focus on the music and lyrics. But for sure you should listen to the original song of "I Need You". If you're going to watch the BU with the intent of interpreting the storyline then do that specifically. It's much more difficult to mix BU-related content (and try to interpret it) while also watching other non-related BU MVs in between. You may get mixed up and be trying to remember this, that, or the other that would not have anything to do with the BU. So if you come across a BU-related video and you want to hear the song, then watch the video with the purpose of listening to the song. But then go back to it when you are really diving into the BU, having already heard the song, you can just focus on the storyline portrayed in the MV. 💜

[@frankiebiggz]

I am scared, I think I will wait for the BU... focus on the music for now... then I may come back... 💜

[@donitapolk9413]

@@frankiebiggz LOL don't be scared ... it's just a bit difficult to focus on the music, lyrics, visuals, and symbolism all at the same time. That's why I say focus on the music first then when you're ready to dive into the BU, do that dive as a separate series. Also, after you finish deciphering the clues and draw your own conclusion, there are explanation videos just to get another person's take on it. But I would say do the explanations afterward lest your pure interpretation becomes biased by theirs.

[@leastnext-uf6rt]

What I noticed is that Korean shows are often really bad at mixing sound. Here you could at times barely hear some members and others were too loud. The sound is way better at BTS's own concert because you can hear their voices clearer, the backtrack isn't so loud but they also don't overpower the music.

[@marinal.]

nods. Also, i wonder if it was plain old sabotage from the shows. They really did not want the nand to grow. sad.

[@nataliacoggins6769]

Your decision, but I've found that the BU videos usually have less choreography and more split stories of the 7 characters storylines! I personally like watching the regular MV, dance practices, and live performances!

[@armystacinator6732]

If you are referring to the member that dropped down by himself at the beginning, that was J-Hope. Also, I would suggest waiting to get into the BU. It is very deep and very complex and can be confusing to newer ARMY. I have been ARMY since 2017 and I am still not sure I understand it all, lol. I would also suggest that if or when you do decide to delve into the BU, you should watch the explanation video by Xcelest. She does a great job at explaining it.

[@frankiebiggz]

Yes! J-Hope! I realized while I was editing I had messed that one up! lol! And yes on waiting for BU, ARMY has spoken! lol...

[@marinal.]

Hi, i am back. Good reaction, ty. Oh my goodness, ty for the shout out but it was not needed. Gosh. I never suggested to do the BU now. I just let u know that ur touching it in the Rise of Bangtan ep. since u are watching it. And when u finish the docu u can rewatch the BU vids if ur interested. I like this live. It's very unique. Happy u liked the song. So good. Their fit was cute. Kinda cool. They must have been hot in that fabric though. Jhope started us off not V. =0] I like this version of the song but i also like the original. Both are good. Borahae. -NY USA 2019 Army💟

[@frankiebiggz]

It was very much needed! Thanks for all the help! 💜

[@marinal.]

@@frankiebiggz yvw💟

[@elizabethfahey8998]

BU! But, as other's have commented please watch the explaination videos. They will help explain and add context to increase your enjoyment.

[@Sherluck93]

I think you should just watch the MVs normally, in the order of how they came out. Not every video is in the BU, and no need to do a deep dive yet. Get through TRoB first. It's quite a journey as is. 💜

[@annehanchek4526]

Be sure you do the long MV version of I Need You, not the PG version.

[@KarencitaCespedes]

Con respecto a la pregunta del BU, primero mi consejo es que sigas con la saga the rise of bangtan que te ayudara a sentar las bases del conocimiento del K pop y como y porque BTS ha hecho la diferencia con respecto a otros idols, y luego recien podrás adentrarte al Universo de BTS ya que es complejo porque hay muchas teorías al respecto y mucho material, es un mundo paralelo. Sobre la reacción a la canción, como ya dijeron otros comentarios seria bueno reaccionaras al MV original de I need You , ya que este MV es crucial para que mas adelante puedas entender el BU , ya que es el inicio de todo ese universo aparte de la tematica de cada album posterior.

[@paolarojas2981]

Hi Frankie!!!

[@frankiebiggz]

Hiii 👋

[@claudiamortera7299]

Hi !! Mr. Frankie , please react to BTS MAMA 2019 ,Borahae 💜

[@frankiebiggz]

Coming some time 2025! When I'm done with my chronological journey!!

[@loryjavellana6080]

Dont do BU yet ..I think youre not ready as of now ..

[@leastnext-uf6rt]

14:28 do you mean the dance break?

[@frankiebiggz]

In general! He did a great job with all the bells and whistles in production!!

[@leastnext-uf6rt]

@@frankiebiggz Ohhh ok

[@JFCincy-cc3uo]

Sound Designer?

[@frankiebiggz]

?

[@JFCincy-cc3uo]

@ You were asking what came before Pro Tools. Did you use Sound Designer?

[@JFCincy-cc3uo]

@@frankiebiggz How are you? I see that parts of Barcelona are flooding. I lived in New Orleans for 10 years and still have family there so I understand how devastating floods can be. Hope you are high and dry.

[@candicesmith-mackenzie6303]

The one dancing that comes life is JHope!!!! He is the hip hop street dancer. The BU is huge. Across games, comics, webtoons, narrative text, videos, short films and now a dedicated TV series. It is a really big undertaking to consume all of it. I really believe that there are other things you should see first before attempting the BU. That being said, the core music videos are a must watch. A lot of this stems on whether you want to figure it out by yourself, if you want some explanations that help but not full disclosure, or us just explaining it outright. It is completely possible to just watch the videos with a tiny bit of info and then tackle the BU at a later date. The storyline is amazing. But heart wrenchingly sad and dark. Just a warning. There are resources to help you navigate. And I love helping people with the BU. I give hints but don't like to spoil. It is such an interesting artist choice. 😘💜🫰🏻🫶🏻 P.s. Don't forget the captions should be a t-shirt for your channel. 😘 I want one. 😂

[@frankiebiggz]

haha! merch idea! lol!