BTS (방탄소년단) 'IDOL' (REACTION!!!)

[@Ali-OT7ARMY]

They put EVERYTHING in this MV that they (as IDOLS) had been ridiculed for, and stereotyped as in the past. Like people would always stereotype and criticize by saying their MVs were too brightly colored, too edited, too many special effects, too much green screen, etc. So they threw all this back at em while singing the famous IDOL line: "You can't stop me loving myself!!!!!" 😁💜

[@DarkWing494]

Yeah it's everywhere lol, RM been criticized for playing with filter, Suga been criticized for been too pale like snow white (he wear snow white in this MV), J-Hope was judged for been too thin like bugs bunny (hense his outfit&what you described as car-dealer inflatable thing). I'm sure there is more but funniest thing is this MV was a huge success (now have over billion view) and showed hater they did everything they hated and still won 🤣

[@WTeey]

Well explained... there's a lot of meaning to this song and mv.

[@Ali-OT7ARMY]

@@DarkWing494 Yes exactly!! I was trying to describe some of their reasoning without getting too deep into the real personal attacks but you did a good job of explaining it without validating the hate they received. And also describing how this vid is a prime example of BTS building raging success (not just in spite of, but) off the back of unnecessary hate. 💜 They use it as fuel and that's inspirational.

[@DarkWing494]

@@Ali-OT7ARMY yeah even more amazingly is they don't just shut all criticism out, when they do think criticism is actually valid they do make the change when it fits (like the criticism of not promoting Korean culture enough) which is obvious in this MV and later works they did.

[@archive2500]

Too colorful? Too flamboyant? Too cute? BTS: Yes, you can't stop me loving myself.

[@MkH-24]

This song is AMAZING at the concerts. The energy, lights, fire, ARMY bombs....it was one of my favorite parts of their concert. So fun.

[@mamalyn_8454]

Yes!!! This song goes wild at the concerts.

[@tingtingboll]

Deep Korean and African influence in this mv. African beat: Gqom African dance: Gwara Gwara African suits: Ankara style print

[@Dixecharm]

You guys need to watch the explanation video for this….this song is a total banger, but it has a very deep meaning….as all BTS videos and lyrics do. Yes, the live performances for this is LIT! Party at the stadiums every time.

[@shawntaylor8488]

Awesome reaction, Idol live is awesome

[@cynthiaperez2232]

You should follow this with BTS Idol Explained by a Korean from the channel DKDKTV.

[@Ali-OT7ARMY]

And everybody hit the like button cause we loving OURSELVES today, ARMY! 💜

[@BACK2BACKfr]

💯💯

[@laurathomas9904]

This song goes so hard live. They dance so hard and it goes on for several more choruses. But BTS and ARMY are exhausted at the end. It's my favorite concert song. Nothing like 50,000+ people singing "You can't stop me loving myself."!!!!!

[@voiciterre3571]

Would love to see your reaction to a live performance of this as well!! The MMA 2018 performance is legendary with some individual dance break intros, but the concert in Seoul is my favorite for crowd participation!

[@stephaniebryant9055]

They were told that they used too much CGI in their videos and they responded with this video.💜

[@donitapolk9413]

Yep, perfect response. Critics/Antis: ...blah, blah, too much CGI, blah blah blah... BTS: Oh, is that what we do? Okay here you go, CGI for yo a$$!! ARMY (at sold out stadium concerts): YOU CAN'T STOP ME LOVING MYSELF!!!

[@sweetmusx]

When BTS concerts always start with their hyped songs like IDOL to get everyone in that blast mood 💜

[@tinalie4648]

The sound was unique, its like African vibe. Many new Army join during this Idol era. Their lyric, their tone, their choreo, their style and the production is great and massive in this MV. Thank you for reaction guys. Waiting for other Bangtannies reaction MV. Keep safe and Borahae 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@jsunshine9181]

Idol is a Masterpiece. I Love Love Idol. Everything about Idol is lit and Colorful 🔥🔥You guys should react to the explanation to the song. It's very interesting. 💜💪👍

[@kirstenkobe]

Full live version of this at MMA Awards in 2018. That's all I'll say. Enjoy :)

[@harlee2191]

This is from the "love yourself" series...yes, it goes crazy at concerts. There's a live versions...amazing. there's a version with Nikki Minaj ..

[@jenwinsim]

Jimin kicks his leg higher than the moon during this live! They get so hyped. It’s so energetic!

[@HeatherQuinn]

There's a couple of explanation videos for this that are pretty helpful. I'm just going to add one thought which I have not seen anybody else say so far. You know how the scene starts out with Africa? And we are told by one of the explanation videos that the cloth used for the suits is African? And everything else seems to be Asian, especially with references to Buddhism? Well going back centuries, the old silk and spice trade routes, which had branches both over land and at sea skirting the continents, started in Africa and ended in Asia over by Korea (known in those times as Goryeo, then as Joseon). Money, goods, ideas, and culture, including music, flowed bidirectionally. That is early globalization, early internationalization. And I think that's kind of why that setup is there. In other words, we are all connected going back thousands of years. Just my personal opinion.

[@BTS_ismylife7]

Great reaction! There’s an explanation video about this MV and song you might want to check out!💜💜

[@psychokitty71]

There's an explanation video for this by the channel DKDKTV. They do a lot of explanation videos that are really good, because they answer that question of "What am I looking at?" They explain the history and cultural references in the video that only a Korean would understand. They break it down really well, so it's not too difficult to understand but there's still a hell of a lot of stuff packed into an MV.

[@ravenmarman3767]

Your reactions never disappoint. Honestly there is not one bad BTS song,they always have something to say and they say it in the best way.

[@jvblanc9532]

On ft Sia is waving 😅😂

[@jvblanc9532]

Sia’s part was so cringe 😅

[@gracemclean2098]

Thank you so much. Please, please react to an explanation video and then live performances. There is lots of meaning in this song and video. The visuals is a combination of Traditional Korean and African clothing and dances. Once you get the understanding behind the visuals, the song gets even more amazing.

[@djinnsbetpools]

You can watch it in your own time... But one of the first things I obsessed about as new army was watching every live performance of this. Because it hits so hard. There's even a fan-made 8D concert version of this that I couldn't get over at the time, because I couldn't stop feeling heartbroken over the fact that I've never heard this song in a concert. The mix that they use for the live is crazy good!

[@saraitorres4552]

You need to watch the explanetion of IDOL 💥

[@farmhousesheep]

there are 2 different "explanation" videos about this mv. one by X Celeste and one by DKDKTV.... they should tell you alot about the meanings in the video

[@anniemaeaikens4920]

DKDKTV has an explanation video for DDaeng, UGH, and Idol that I think y'all should watch as there were/are a lot of cultural things you don't know about. Would love to see y'all get more into the lyrics (like vibe out to the MV and then do the lyrics video) so you understand how deep their songs are Also would like to see a reaction to Stray Kids: God's Menu and Maniac Y'all have a blessed day 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@kunst7958]

For this song and MV I think you would enjoy watching DKDKTV explanation video. It would be very helpful and that channel is always good at explaining in good pacing so it’s not a boring video. You could do a reaction to that video - other reactors has checked that one out too and said it was helpful

[@krimsenroo]

Thanks for the reaction! I love seeing you guys smiling when the video is about to start. The 2018 MMA performance of Idol is amazing if you want to see this live. I think BTS is one of those few bands that is better live honestly. Looking forward to the next one! 💜💜

[@ginaleonardo5808]

This song has deep meaning guys mix their culture and traditions if you watch the explanation video of this song you understand the meanings behind all of transition, BTS dancing inside the cage while the big shark behind them, and the members drawing why is it there i really want to explain it to you guys but I'm not good in english I'm sorry 💜 keep safe always

[@avgi9524]

This song and choreo go hard 😌😏

[@potternutmania]

For more context for this mv watch dkdktv's explanation video!! Blew my mind

[@cathelijnevangent4143]

MMA 2018 its time guys 🤯🤯💜💜

[@bxrbieekayyy]

CLICKED AS FAST AS I COULD WHEN I SEEN THE NOTIFICATION!! ❤❤ love the reaction!!

[@BACK2BACKfr]

🥹💚

[@tanyapoe5490]

All of the imagery has meaning. You guys should check out some of the DKDK TV explanation videos.

[@teresapang8001]

The rabbit in the moon is referencing old Asian folktale.

[@katiebug4992]

I always look forward to your reactions your energy is amazing!💜

[@wyohayes6415]

Great reaction guys! Can't wait for War of Hormone #BTSARMY

[@sandymartinez5434]

There’s an explanation video that will help you understand some of the things, like traditional Korean influence, etc. The video is by DKDKTV, and I urge you to watch it. Quite a few of BTS’ MVs have explanation/theory videos which are helpful to those of us that aren’t Korean.

[@ishtar990]

The easy answer is there is a idol MV explained video for some of these music videos including this one. It has alot of different meaning behind it.......its very strong on cultural referrences.....

[@nanniequinto9888]

You should be reacting with their live performances especially on the awards shows

[@irisr.fullwood1345]

Telling! The Haters! Who They Are And What They're Going To Doooo! No Matter What They Say! 😜😏😎😃💜😤

[@mybabiesmj]

There’s a video that explains this video, it’s by DKDK tv is called Idol video explained by a Korean it’s very cool and informative you guys should definitely check it out 💜

[@fepacheco1963]

You should watch the live at the jimmy fallon show 2018

[@reginaquitain2884]

hi guys pls watch the Idol explanation thnk u for reacting bts

[@user-qd5gr8ql2w]

3:47 rapper Jk and rapper V comeback when ?! 😩 . They killed that part

[@carrotow1175]

Idol actually have african dance gwara gwara in it

[@the7wondersoftheuniverse154]

Their BIGHIT team: How much color, editing, and special effects do you guys need? BTS: *yes.* let's piss off our haters and own our culture and style. Also keep in mind that a lot of these "trends or challenges" stem from kpop cause if you take a look at the time frame this was 2018

[@irisr.fullwood1345]

You Cuties 😍 Are Just Tooo! 😎 Cool!😉💜 Thanks Again ☺️😘!!! For The Love!

[@Lilly-ud6qs]

Hi guys,another k-pop group who I'd think you would like are NCT 127 and WayV. They are phenomenal.

[@vennalace2114]

There’s a explanation video on this music video.

[@gracemclean2098]

Can you please make your captions a bit bigger, love reading the lyrics along you. Keep going

[@docinho8025]

💜🇧🇷

[@yolandafortson5825]

💜💜

[@namastan5580]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@cheonsachil]

Please react to the Idol dance practice. ☺️

[@softbunny4112]

Pls react to ‘My time’ by Jungkook from Bts and ‘trivia:Love’ by RM from Bts🙏🏼

[@nunu1869]

There's an explanation video for this song and MV! Also, check out their awesome live performance of IDOL on Jimmy Fallon!!! Please! Love yalls reaction to BTS! :) Also, check out MMA 2018! And 2019! If haven't already! OT7! 😁

[@cynorita]

DKDKTV has an explanation video called "Idol explained by a Korean" that you might want to watch.

[@mhecyeuh3080]

Watch the IDOL Live performance where you will be treated with a special dance break by the 3J's (J-hope, Jimin & JK). The entire production was awesome with a Korean twist IDOL Live at 2018 MMA kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6qqnWCfnNeqr5o

[@camilledepoitiers3497]

You should see War of hormone) one of the oldest songs

[@sweetmusx]

Hi! Is it possible for both of you to react on their dance practices? There are a lot of messages on IDOL, you may also try to check on 'explained video' for their songs.

[@purplebunny6727]

check their live performance and dance practice as well 💜 thanks!!

[@AA-ug8lg]

Can you please react to mma performance they did idol and fake love

[@Yas-bo3gg]

Y'all should react to pied piper and dimple live performance!!!

[@aruuna3378]

For culture reference watch dkdktv explanation but explanation by xceleste more focus on bts, the hate they received. So... do both? 🥺💜

[@12222222lexi]

You should really watch the explained by a Korean videos! Idol/ ugh!/ ddaeng/ baepsae

[@thvfaouzia1752]

React to idol remix ft nicki manaj

[@elitzaandreeva8810]

Everything they do has a reason and hidden meaning . Please watch the explanation video of DKDKTV..

[@cynthianewman136]

You MUST REACT to DKDKTV Explanation by a Korean video. There is many references and Korean culture that they explain.

[@joycepatiag2576]

Pls.watch their dance practice and Easy to Hardest dance practice thanks!

[@taezmanian3020]

Check idol with nicki minaj version

[@rawrstephy]

I always forget there’s a version featuring Nicki Minaj 😅

[@aysegulpervane7835]

Please watch the explanation of this video

[@user-oq1nt4li3r]

They did a collab with Nicki Minaj on this

[@lilithlove7]

There’s another mv that includes Nicki Minaj and the dance challenge at the end

[@wondergirl2329]

Please react to its explanation video by dkdktv to understand what bts is really saying and doing in this mv and also react a live performances. Love you guys💜💜💜

[@ovcami]

React to Cypher pt.4 please

[@ekatoloraia4899]

Junkook

[@Om.om-lui]

You should be see idol wth niki minage

[@carolinehardware9982]

It would be good to research the meaning or explanation behind the music and the MV. You can check out the DKDKTV explanation or the explanation by XCeleste. This will clear up a lot of your misunderstanding. Like the reaction by the way.

[@rebecadias4080]

Pleeeeeeeeease watch the explanation by DKDKTV!!! I love your reactions 💜💜💜💜

[@gracemclean2098]

Please react to Black Pink new videos from the album they just dropped call Pink Venom and Shut Down.

[@nirvana6172]

3:32 this will answer your questions about the MV LINK: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYjQXoCYnt9qfMk

[@SilverFang95]

DKDKTV

[@niecy2677]

Here is the link for the explanation of this video. It will give all the references for everything. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f32agXigoJajr9U Hope this helps.

[@fessi]

To get better understanding of the mv or references. I suggest you watch these videos. The choice of reaction it's up to you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f32agXigoJajr9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYjQXoCYnt9qfMk

[@sandymartinez5434]

There’s an explanation video that will help you understand some of the things, like traditional Korean influence, etc. The video is by DKDKTV, and I urge you to watch it. Quite a few of BTS’ MVs have explanation/theory videos which are helpful to those of us that aren’t Korean.