BTS - Blood, Sweat, & Tears 피 땀 눈물 | Reaction | 방탄소년단

[@bcsmoma4050]

This one's deep. Literature, philosophy, history, etc. - it's all part of the BTS package. Another example of how when someone talks of BTS as just another "boy band", one thinks to oneself "you have no idea". :-)

[@hattrick8127]

I found BTS recently and have fallen in love with their work! I realized that I had seen the video for Dope back when it first came out and I remembered thinking that the song was cool and the sound production was super high quality, but I never dove into them. It's funny for me to think back to that first exposure to them and how I see them now. Never would have thought the guys who made Dope would make THIS. It's a good reminder to never put limits on yourself or others.

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON THE KING

[@breezzy69wy96]

I found them winter 2017 . I was really sick and had just been diagnosed with a fainting disorder. ( and I had worked retail and walked to work) I really like their music and found them fascinating. They led me other groups too. Then I really dove in summer of 2018 - as I developed drop foot ( or foot drop depending who your talking to - basically a paralyzed foot, that won’t work - and ankle that doesn’t work going up or down ) . For a person who has walked to work most of their life ,and was VERY active, to all the sudden not be able to do most things anymore…..well it’s hard. I know your thinking brace and all - mine is permanent and get worse , I am a fall risk, and when we put a brace on my leg/foot went so numb from knee to toe , that I had to look at it to see if it was still there.😅 💜💜💜💜 But getting off topic a little bit….. I had nothing to do suddenly and was really in a bad place . I started watching all their videos again and started watching everything army put out. It kept me focused and present. Quite honestly it is BECAUSE of how MUCH army loves BTS and is willing to put things out there to help people get to know them, that I was able to learn so much about them. They themselves are amazing people that I recognize as incredible artists and people. BUT Army is also incredibly open , warm hearted, caring, intelligent, interesting and helpful. You all ( BTS and Army ) helped me in one of the most difficult times in my life. I love their (BTS) strength, morals, humanity, beliefs, and over all out look on life , each other and us. Army is a most befitting fandom for them AND a welcoming, helpful and caring presence towards people who are just finding them and each other. You all show the world what caring for others is really about and what it can achieve. From me to you ( and all army) Thank You for being you and just doing what you do !! It’s appreciated rest assured. I can’t be the only one. 💜💜💜😊👍🏻👵🏻 -Happy New Year. - from 54+ army.

[@rosemarymillan5864]

@@breezzy69wy96 Wow, you are amazing yourself!!! Definitely not alone…each of us has our own story to tell and it never gets old to understand how others found bts as much as how I found them during my difficult times. BTS AND ARMY are truly special and will always have a special place in my heart. Keep going breezy 🙏🏽💜💜💜

[@breezzy69wy96]

@@rosemarymillan5864 Thank you 😊 and you just proved my point beautifully about how incredible army is. So Thank You again. I hope your Holiday’s have been well. ( I am sorry I mean to be casual, but by the end I am pretty old fashioned the way I end up so polite and formal-ish 😊💜)

[@tigerlilyem-o9s]

Blood Sweat and Tears video and song were built and written based on Demian, a novel by Hermann Hesse which won a nobel prize in literature back in 1946. I read this book (because of this Mv) and I'll try my best to interpret and summarize the story here. The story follows a young boy named Sinclair who had a friend named Demian. Demian acted as Sinclair's mentor during his childhood and transition to adulthood. Sinclair as a young adult experienced series of existential crisis, believing he lived in between the world of light (the world of illusion, full of goodness) and "the dark world" (the real world which was full of lust, temptation, anger and evil world). Demian, and later on Sinclair's another mentor Pistorius, believed that in order to become a full person a human needs to embrace both of their light and dark sides. This will then lead Sinclair to find out about Abraxas, the god of light and darkness. There are sooo many imageries and jawdropping details on the MV that represent details in the book. But the point is this song is about the loss of innocence and temptation, about being a human and embracing both of your good and dark sides. The scene where Jin kissed the statue (which I believe the representation of Abraxas) means he seals the deal with the devil himself in order to fully embrace himself as a person who isn't perfect, full of flaws. The white and black doors represent the world of light and the real world. Suga playing piano represents Pistorius who was an organ player in the story. The phrase that RM read in English here was also taken from the book, page 26 (on the version that I read). It says "He too was a tempter, he too was a link to the second, the evil world with which I no longer have anything to do." "He" here refers to Demian, that Sinclair once thought as a bad influence for him, maybe it's because Sinclair tried to deny his dark sides. The book is heavily influenced by a swiss philosopher and psychiatrist Carl Jung. One of his pupils was Hermann Hesse's doctor back then. This MV and song are also influenced by a german philosopher Nietzche. There's a quote by him on the wall above the painting that Jin is staring at. It is in German but it means "You must have chaos within you in order to give a birth to a dancing star". Again, the same theme occurs here, about embracing both of your light and dark sides. Only by accepting your flaws and mistakes you can reach your true potentials. Hesse learned a lot about Jung's psychoanalysis and experienced it himself so that was why Demian was heavily influenced by it. What makes it even more interesting, BTS album MOTS 7 is also based on Carl Jung's theory (hence the songs Persona, Shadow, and Ego were born-- these 3 elements are important in Jung's theory Maps of the Soul). BTS are deep, my friends. They talk about real things like the pain of growing up and youth's experience. They literally make a lot of armys become smarter and read on classic literature like this because of them. lol. Welcome to the fandom! (Please note once again that this is all my own interpretation after reading the book, take it with a grain of salt.)

[@jessicacasanova9226]

The best comment.

[@nehakamble3935]

Thank you soo much for this💜✨

[@kim3minjungparkjeon190]

wow. this is amazing

[@nishaf7224]

Job well done this was a wonderful and helpful interpretation.

[@Alexeya13]

This has to be the best explanation for this mv I've seen. Great job.

[@nighthawk326]

Tons of art pieces are represented in that mv: - Pieta (Michelangelo) - The Fall of the Rebel Angels (Pieter Bruegel) - Landscape with the Fall of Icarus (Pieter Bruegel) - The Lament for Icarus (Herbert James Draper) - Baroque Fresco (Giuaglio Quaglio) - Perseus with the head of Medusa (Benvenuto Cellini) - Livia Drusilla as Ops, goddess of fertility - Laocoon and his Sons - Crouching Venus - Venus de Milo - Venus at the Forge of Vulcan (Francesco Solimena) - Ares Borghese - Diana of Versailles - Angelus Novus (Paul Klee) - Regimental Band (Darsie Japp) - French fashion photograph (Henri Manuel)

[@christinecrafts1578]

No matter what song bts makes or have ,this will forever remain one of their iconics

[@rikhmjustsomeguywithmousta4971]

Truth

[@hopeworld0824]

No doubt

[@rikhmjustsomeguywithmousta4971]

@@hopeworld0824 hmm , the total wings album

[@hopeworld0824]

@@rikhmjustsomeguywithmousta4971 The whole BTS discography 😅😅😅

[@alinemaiab]

Yes!

[@importantbussinusseu7808]

This songs each and every moment and lyric has its own special meaning

[@dejaned.9988]

This is one if their most well known songs. So it’s often requested. Classic BTS. The choreography for this is so good! I wish we saw more of it in the video but the storytelling is so important in the video so you get why it’s less dance.

[@Bennirae]

I know! The dance practice for blood sweat and tears is one of my favorites to watch because they are so in sync!

[@andsprite7071]

As I've already said before, please don't feel pressured to react to or do things you're NOT interested in. I have noticed, you're more driven by the sound rather than the visuals, and it's alright ! People love BTS for different reasons, and for you it's obviously the music itself. If you don't fully understand the music video or if you don't get 100% the lyrics, it's not a big deal 💜 Anyways, I'm excited to see your next reactions

[@neondream03]

Up

[@eight8592]

As RM said its better to focus on its lyrics. Suga also said listen to their music without prejudice.

[@TheAgukala]

This. 👍🏻

[@nikadema]

As a 50 year old ARMY who discovered them in 2014, and has been an OT7 Stan ever since, I really get a kick out of watching the two of you slowly become ARMY. Welcome. You have no idea how far down the rabbit hole you are about to go. LOL

[@sophieOT7]

This MV is really, really deep. I won’t even begin to decipher it 😂 let’s just enjoy the song & sick ass choreography 💜

[@lgrsydney3124]

The painting that captivates Jin is called Fall of the Rebel Angels, which frames everything. BST is still my favourite partly because of the layers of meaning and storytelling. The book Demian by Hermann Hesse is a major source of inspiration for BST: the passage RM quotes is from the English translation, the German words on the wall by the mirror are from the original. The organ scene, the picnic in the garden and much of the other imagery stem from the book. The book and the song are about the temptations of the world as we move into adulthood. Any guesses why Jin's mirror does not reflect what's there or why his perfection begins to crack? Love this one so much.

[@alinemaiab]

I love all the references that we have in these MV.. The mirror part reminds me of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" that is also a book that shows youth, temptation, imperfecions..

[@lgrsydney3124]

@@alinemaiab yes, Demian is similar. When you read it, it's astonishing how much you recognize in the MV. Even the birds.

[@dysmissme7343]

💜

[@mjr2649]

Each picture needs to be interpreted in the music video, and each prop, the meaning of green alcohol, the relationship between the members, and the whole story are all meaningful. BTS's music video is amazing even if you watch it again. Bang Si-hyuk, the head of Big Hit, expresses BTS' aesthetics (philosophy, art, history, etc.). I hope you can find BTS' worldview.

[@GabrieleJackson]

THIS! pulled me deep into the abyss of BTS. Not knowing anything about the Korean society, I was thinking 'how cultured and educated' are these guys? This MV is packed with art and symbolism. When I read the German quote Friedrich Nietzsche it was over for me. Hermann Hesse' book Demian, I read in high school. I am German. Still, today after 4 years, I get chills when I hear this song. There are live performances in the Asian award shows (copyright), there is dance practice, making the MV footage.

[@MariaChavez-ey5sr]

The standard reaction to this video is “what just happened?”. This video is so packed with symbolism that people have written master thesis papers analyzing it. It’s one that you can look at just the art they use, the pairings of members, literature like Demian (the core ideas), and the idea of Icarus falling, quote from the philosopher Nietzsche is on the walll above the mirror.. so many lens for further research and deep thought. It’s so Easter egg filled most explanation videos will still miss things although if you are curious I do highly recommend them for this song and a glimpse into how complex BTS as a whole group can get. And that not even getting into the BU side… a fan favorite for sure plus the song and choreography are mesmerizing live.

[@KayamiHakumei]

"They should make more of that. Like it's a movie or something." ME: ~*laughing maniacally*~

[@alinemaiab]

🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@alwaysfrance0304]

Finally!!!! This MV has a very deep meaning, I strongly suggest to watch and react to the explanation of this song. This is a part of BU storyline, all their MV's are connected to each other. You need to watch it in chronological order to understand. I know Army are willing to provide you the list. Welcome to Bangtan Universe!!!! 💜💜💜

[@brig7516]

Bros, it´s moment you get into de BTS universe. Your mind is going to explode

[@spainana]

MCA's reaction was me watching BST ....it was my ifrst BTS MV, now 5 years after that is still one of my favorite BTS's songs.

[@UKNOBTS]

THIS song/video is what started it all for me! 4 years ago. The dance practice put the period in it though!!! Love that you guys are seeing this finally!!

[@LaLeLu12209]

me too

[@zoe_mouchtouri8774]

This hole song and music video is based on a book called 'Demian'💜just crazy, so much depth

[@rositasoe6379]

I fell into the rabbit hole in this era. Imagine my headache trying to swallow all the theories while memorising which one is JK and which one is Suga...

[@giakulasa]

😂

[@sisisisilota1166]

I was a WINGS ARMY as well ... what a tome to start.

[@andsprite7071]

I love your videos and the way you pay attention to things ! Blood sweat and tears might be the most "sensual" music video BTS has ever done lol. As other people have mentioned, it's because this particular song (and the albums wings) has the theme of temptation and the loss of innocence. It's part of growing up, and all the BTS discography kinda show how we change from school to adulthood, etc, the different things we experience. You can see it when you look at their albums from debut to now SCHOOL TRILOGY about different school themes YOUTH albums about the struggles of young people WINGS about temptation and loss of innocence LOVE YOURSELF TRILOGY about how love can seem so beautiful, but also how it can hurt you, and why you should first love yourself. MAP OF THE SOUL about self discovery In addition to that, they also have a fictional storyline that runs through some of their music videos, starting from I Need U. It's quite complicated lol

[@alinemaiab]

just to add in case MC and DJ wonder: Dynamite, Butter and Permission to Dance are parentheses in all of this.. they are more "simple" and fun songs... and fulfill that proposal very well... butter may have some messages between the lines if we look for the parts that RM wrote in non-obvious meanings for the words, but it still doesn't enter into the concepts of these eras that AND SPRITE explained 😍

[@zoe_mouchtouri8774]

The cinematography in this music video 😱😱😱💜 and theres so much meaning behind all of this

[@jessicapierce3027]

I don't know if you would even be willing to dive into the Bangtan Universe story line. You've already seen some of the music videos that are included, but it also includes a webtoon a mobile game, books and notes found in some of their CD packaging. I'm sure there are some ARMYs who have a comprehensive list, but sadly I lost track of it after the webtoon, I'm waiting for Bighit to release their TV drama so I can hopefully get the whole story.

[@excelbliss6193]

The mother (imo) of all BTS *"wake your brain up"* MVs Gurl this song/MV got my brains thinking in every dimension possible 😁💜

[@dysmissme7343]

Omg fr I personally haven’t been the same since I first watched it

[@younhakim29]

*me chuckling, watching y'all fall further into the rabbit hole*

[@simonevandermerwe4445]

i'm so excited for these videos to drop everyday lol also they do have more of these "movie-like" videos, but it's a part of their storyline so it might confuse ya'll a bit. They have a series of short films from their "Wings" era it's pretty cool, just make sure to watch them in order hehe, so here's a playlist with english subs - kzbin.info/aero/PLO_u4fi_x2cICK7WmnNYgXGvCiNKjgO1U the BU (bangtan universe, which is the storyline) starts with their mv for "i Need U" really dope song, i'd suggest ya'll check that out.. and blood sweat & tears is also part of the storyline haha

[@GG-dn5vt]

The song "Blood, Sweat and Tears" itself is a song of boys who are struggling and struggling with temptation for the first time in their lives. It is a work that contains the inner world of the boys in the previous album, "When My Love Blooms." Based on the book Demian and the worldview written based on the psychology of Jung and Freud, it shows depravity, temptation, awakening and growth, and human ambivalence in the music video. Such as the confrontation between good and evil, the conflict between the outside and the inside. Demian' contains the process of Sinclair, who lived in a bright and stable place, growing up by continuing to face conflicts between good and evil after stepping into the dark world. Evil in Damien is not just negative. We can move on to another world, "growth," when we face and become aware of the evil within us. The music video shows the confusion of a boy in irresistible temptation through various materials. According to the album's introduction, the main theme is to sing about the process of growth, such as the shadow of evil that you must encounter at least once in your life, conflicts with others and the outside world. Literally, it can be said that Demian sublimates and expresses what he wants to convey into music through various psychological and artistic elements.

[@lux3226]

This music video is, arguably, one of the most complex music videos BTS, perhaps anyone, has made. There have been MANY explanation videos, discussions, doctorate studies, made on this music video alone. The depth and deep symbolism of this music video is astounding, and can make for many hours of contemplation.

[@V_NYC]

So much to take in for BS&T! Here’s a bit more info on BS&T mv not in any particular order Notes: The paintings & statuary are All symbolic... 1. Painting near the beginning Jin is gazing at is “Fall of the Rebel Angels” by Bruegel (also note the arches to the left & right are black & white..choices!) 2. painting behind Kookie on a swing is “Lament of Icarus” by Draper 3. J Hope is seen in front of “Pieta” by Michelangelo 4. the elegant dinner table has 6 of them seated and Jin raising a glass... think The Last Supper by Da Vinci (and betrayal) also, do you see the single apple on each plate? * Jimin / Yoongi and the apple.. later Yoongi blindfolding Jimin and the apple? Temptation. 5. Taehyung sitting on a ledge and jumping down~note: (Willfully falling, even enjoying it is a very important clue) in the background “Landscape With The Fall of Icarus” also by Bruegel 6. Everybody/thing changes after Jin ‘gives in” to the black winged angel... except Taehyung (who IS that fallen angel) 7. Jungkook floating without the swing (youth and innocence gone) falling feathers around him indicating he is Icarus. 8. The previously green smoke from Namjoon is now white 9. They are Not saying ‘money money money’ ~ they are saying “wahni mahni, mahni mahni mahni” ~ meaning “want it more, more more more” this song is about the temptations in youth. 10. Yoongi is playing an organ. (Like some churches have) 11. At 10:38 the wall Jin is facing has the carvings (translated->) “You must have chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star.” by Nietzsche (One of Joonie’s fav quotes) “Blood, Sweat & Tears” is considered one of the ‘Queens' in BTS’ discography.

[@kimsuckjin9241]

this song is the reason why i was and still trapped in this rabbit hole, i was introduced to bts back in 2014 but this song really pulled me into the fandom, wings will always be superior and ahead of it's time

[@jacquereid9958]

XCelest has a great explanation video but I see someone wrote it out. 🙂 This is at its core a coming of age story. Jin is the oldest so he is the first to make the trip to discovering his true self. The understanding is that each person has good and bad within them. We can only become our true selves once we explore both side of us. Once a person starts the journey to discovering the self there is no going back, you have to move forward much like a chick breaking out of its shell. That is what at the end Jin’s face is cracking, he has started the transition to knowing his true self. 💜 great job guys! You would probably enjoy the dance practice video too. 💜

[@anaastorga6205]

This song and MV are iconic and very representative of the depth of BTS's artistry, one part which is sometimes missed at the beginning of going down the rabbit hole is that they are album artists. The Wings album this song comes from is a stand alone (they mostly have multiple album series that are thematically connected) that came after their 'The Most Beautiful Moment in Life' series that represented their 'Youth' Era. Wings is based around the novel Demian by Hermann Hesse and the theme of growing up, transitioning from youth into adulthood and dealing with temptation and loss of innocence and it is so well executed in its entirety, all of it is genius and one of their best, you still have so much great music and art to discover from BTS, I'm glad to be joining you on this journey. Enjoy 2022!

[@JeonJungkook-wr4yr]

You guys gotta react to magic shop there live version omg it's beyond epic you won't be disappointed.

[@cynthianewman136]

Welcome to the BU! Known as the "Bangtan Universe" Storyline! Once you go down this Rabbit Hole, there's no turning back!!!! It ALL starts with "I Need You" Original 19+ version! I'm excited for your Journey!

[@rikhmjustsomeguywithmousta4971]

The whole WINGS album was ahead of its time Who agrees?

[@adriennefrederick7697]

I definitely do

[@cjnottoday397]

YES. Even mind blowing that it’s the brainchild of a bunch of early 20-somethings (barely out of their teens) who are supposed to be “just a boyband”. The freaking attention to detail in this album. They didn’t just do the assignment they brought the whole dang library. This album was what sucked me in officially as an Army.

[@younice0120]

Ah this is the mv which makes people curious of the BTS Universe 🤭 welcome down the rabbit hole

[@ideagirl]

Now you KNOW how brilliant they are!!!! This video is pure art. Epic!!!

[@bacerragraphics1]

Lol! You survived the almighty Blood Sweat and Tears!

[@pinkcandy0613]

This song transformed me into an ARMY. For me this MV tells a story about how life is not full of perfections. There would always be bad things or temptations around you. Choosing to sometimes hold on to your dark side at the same time your good side is the best way to handle life. Thanks to BTS because they opened my eyes to a lot of things. Thank you for reacting to this! Happy New Year!

[@soyothedanny]

Every time you watch another explanation video of all the possible meanings and symbolism and artwork displayed in here, mind blowing. All the props and scenes had meaning and it's just beyond my imagination

[@nam-tiddiesofmynam-daddy9064]

“The most beautiful life goes on a Story of BTS” and “BTS hardships” still waiting for these two..💜

[@autumnmapel3874]

Yes pls react to this

[@hopeworld0824]

Updated one not old version 😅😅😅😅

[@j-min000]

Same, I've also recommended the 1st as it provides a lot of insight.

[@reecegentry]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@m..na.]

Can people calm down with all the deeper meaning and storyline comments like damn, yall dont wanna talk about the song? Its was a banger that rlly hit off this moonbhatton sound in kpop at the time

[@yadiraurieta9910]

Bruh people are just explaining the meaning behind the song. There's nothing wrong with that.

[@robinpeters8383]

Their creativity is unbelievable and I love watching you two react for the first time in watching them because we have all been there & being astonished with their talent.

[@imajinallthepurple]

There's sooo much to say about this one. It's really one of those "requires-an-explanation-video" videos (there're several of them on KZbin) because *nothing* in it is coincidental. These are just a few details: - It centres around the coming-of-age book Demian by Herman Hesse - Jin, who's looking at the painting, is the group's oldest member - The other members are paired with a younger and an older member (student/teacher) - The bike and sling-shot symbolize childhood or innocence - Jin is looking at Bruegel's painting The Fall Of The Rebel Angels - RM's drinking the halucinogenic Absinth which symbolizes creativity, liberation, madness and despair - Above the mirror is a quote by Nietzche: "Mann muss noch chaos in sich haben um einen tanzenden stern gebähren zu können" = You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star - In the first "chandelier-room" behind Suga is the painting The Lament Of Icarus by Draper - V jumps into the painting The Fall Of Icarus by Bruegel - RM's speach is a quote from the book - The black winged statue Jin kisses is the greek god Abraxus. He's related to Jin's face cracking at the end of the video - Suga plays Buxtehude Passacaglia on the organ which is what Pistorius plays for Sinclair in the book Even all the statues have names connected with good and evil! Hermann Hesse was a patient of swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung and Demian is heavily influenced by his theories - like his Map Of The Soul - as are BTS's Map Of The Soul albums. (I still recommend the Persona/Shadow/Ego rapline trilogy from MOTS: 7 😉) Happy new year everyone 🎆

[@mjr2649]

These two guys are going to fall into the BTS rabbit hole soon. After seeing this, RM gives an award called "Pide Piper". ARMY knows everything, right?

[@mandywalsh3174]

"what did I just watch"... 😀 Try BST Japanese Ver MV. Sooooo crazy!!

[@tamihalvorson4757]

“Hotel California” vibes every time I watch this video.

[@valm5892]

Ya know what would be such a great series for you guys, the Rise of Bangtan docuseries! It's so in depth it would give you guys an INCREDIBLE amount of insight into their whole story

[@shannonobeng]

Omg u guys should start the bangtan universe

[@jsunshine9181]

Love Love Your reactions. I've seen so many UTubers react to Blood, Sweat and Tear. The most I hear is It's Like Movie and that Gets me Happy. Knowing that BTS and the crew is Being Recognized on the Great Job they have done. So Proud of BTS. Many more to come. I say the Explanation mv to Blood, Sweat, and Tears. 👍👍

[@panchalpooja5493]

i would do anything to experince listening this song for the first time again, this was the one that made me a fan i remember having chills at that part too !!

[@debsuk8249]

I love this song and fabulous MV! Shows how diverse BTS is...amazing group ❤

[@zeohx1142]

This is still my favorite bts era, from the song, the visual to the whole story behind it. I love love love it, I even read the book that it’s based on and it’s AMAZING and so deep. I would recommend this mv/era to everyone !!

[@pyejammiesfanfic640]

This mv is iconic. There’s a lot of depth of meaning in it but it’s that naughty little smile that V gives when he looks at us without his wings that I love. BTW, Jin is the pivotal character in the BU. The most recent BU mv is Film Out.

[@kittykatjagirl]

The promotion for this album was insane! I was only watching from afar at the time, but that was the first time I’d ever heard of the BU and everyone was theorizing about trailers put out for each member and their solo songs on the album. Much like now with 7 Chakho, the promotion was open to interpretation and cause for buzz. The themes were very grown up and similar to the novel counterpart (that being the classic novel Demian by Hermann Hesse); dealing with that of self love, greed, and accepting the evils of the world. One of my favorite albums, personally. :)

[@JeonJungkook-wr4yr]

That song goes so deep you'll have to watch the explanation for that lol

[@mnb1333]

OH MY GOD who in the world suggested you this MV before watching the short films. (I'm being overreacting I know LOL) This was all time favorite MV of BTS. It was masterpiece! and sorry to say this..but you can never say you have watched this MV unless you know the meaning behind every single thing ( I warn you there's a lot to take in) So please please watch the explained theory behind this MV there are too many of them (I hope army can give them link of the best one)

[@rachelsaunders7746]

So, this one is part of the BU. It kind of fits into the underbelly of the story. I don't want to give too much away, but seriously look into Save Me and the BU. The story there is amazing. Also, check out Butterfly. It's one of my faves. All of the music in the BU was inspired in part by literature. The two that I loved that you need to read to get the story are Damian and Those Who Walk Away From Omelas. You will see the word Omelas in a lot of their mvs from that storyline, and the original short story will only take a couple hours to read.

[@nam-tiddiesofmynam-daddy9064]

This mv, when released was the then most viewed kpop mv for the first 24hrs (6mil). And now they have the record of 108mil views (the most in history )in 24hrs ,which broke their own record prior years. I know it’s off topic but just wanted to flex them boys’ achievements 😎

[@hopeworld0824]

Hahaha flex their achievements 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@raeavilez9936]

This is why we love BTS. You never know what you are going to get and nothing will be what it seems! There will always be more layers to pull back on a lot of their songs.

[@ltbgrey]

i really enjoy watching your reactions also thanks for your sincere reactions. i hope you can enjoy this bts journey. happy new year !!

[@TawnHead]

Based on "Damien" by Herman Hess. RM has recommended the book to ARMY. Don't sell your soul to fame or money. It also had several references to The Mythology of the Bantang Universe.

[@lelmdrWHO]

There were actually 7 teaser short films leading up to this video. This was the era that actually did so many short films and their music videos were super cinematic.

[@Jason-ou2kl]

idk if you guys enjoy the bts explained vids but blood sweat and tears probably requires it more than any other bts song. it’s incredibly deep and philosophical

[@sai.maki93]

mahn I was more excited about this reaction than new years😂👏thank you for this!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

[@foryouth3605]

One of the classic BTS song. My all time favorite plus first BTS song I listened to, back in 2017. Blood, Sweat and Tears is truly iconic. This song broke so many records at the time of its release (in 2016).

[@btsbarbi7351]

They do every genre, from country to classical!

[@클라라노]

이건 예술작품입니다

[@evahkiruihunt6039]

BTS are just kings ...the song has philosophy,history and Mythological stories all in one MV ..it's an adaptation of Hermann Hesse "Damien",that talks about temptation..once one sells their soul to the devil there's an urge for more...

[@Ly7vi]

Oooooohhh.. so you're getting to the universe connected behind the MVs. When you pay attention to what each member is doing, you will notice some connections with others MVs. And it all builds to a whole other storyline.

[@BansheePurple]

Still one of or my favorite MV 😌 It's amazing and it's really deep

[@jenniferjohnson5064]

Another really deep BTS video that I love is Spring Day - the analysis videos help. Love love love that song.

[@jerryjacob7062]

Each frame of this MV has a literary analysis because its packed with so much of history, literature, art, humanity and philosophy. Its one of my favourite MVs.

[@originalname530]

This is the title track of the album ‘Wings’ ! Long story short, the album talks about resisting / indulging into the temptations that come up when you grow up. I’d recommend ‘Boy Meets Evil’, the intro of the album. It is a J-Hope solo song and the rap and choreography is incredible. Thanks for the reaction !!

[@melanin_k-0214]

Ahhhh this song is iconic 👌🏾

[@taejkfy3671]

💜 Blood,Sweat & Tears on new year to leave all pains in 2021🤧

[@soop5414]

The dance practice is worth watching. The choreo actually reflects many of the symbols of the story.

[@csichic11]

It's about time for you to did into the BU. it's only going to get more confusing if you don't. LOL.

[@marijasoldo5120]

You could actually start listening their whole discography one song at a time starting with their first album. You'd be surprised with the range of genre and the diverity of the songs through the years. Also, a lot of their music has videos explaining the deeper meaning behind the lyrics and the mvs.

[@Lraine93]

I've just sat and watched all your BTS videos and hit subscribe. Great reactions!

[@shinigamilight786]

I remember how big hit clowned us when they dropped the trailer of blood sweat and tears .....if you know u know🤗

[@mia.m43]

'Fake love' is another must you gotta check out, I'm surprised more people aren't suggesting it!

[@CP_LUVS]

A ton of literary and film and art references in this one.... so much to unpack LOL. THANK YOU for your reactions! Loving them!

[@myungsookchoimelsaeter2209]

I like the vocals The truth untold.

[@afbfbangtan4life553]

BST one of the bestest songs ever! 💜

[@sheenamaejaco1396]

Old but Gold 💕

[@catsantiago8284]

Can’t wait to see them react to “I Need You” the explicit version

[@madiolus]

I have been binging your BTS videos all night and I am loving every minute. You guys are amazing, keep up the great reactions! Also died of laughter every time you randomly went "Baepsaeeee" in all the vids. Love it!

[@serendipity_62]

This song is based in a story ,nd also is a part of the storyline of bts which is represented by some music videos and short videos in a specific order (started in 2015) 💜 I hope seeing u react to it in the future ,nd I'll give the order if u want

[@bangtannoah]

I think you’d both like ‘Outro: Her’ from their Love Yourself: HER album (the first part of a trilogy of albums- this one preceded the album that ‘Outro: Tear’ came from). Y’all tend to like the boom-bap beats of the 90s, so I think you’ll like this one.

[@ASH-uy9mk]

you guys should try recreating the scenes of blood sweat and tears or any BTS music video with all the ACTING and PROPS hopefully someday please 💜

[@LeylaM003]

ola meninos, sou Leyla uma ARMY de 46 anos do Brasil, amo suas reações, BTS é incrível com suas letras, musicalidade e pra mim a cereja do bolo são suas personalidades cativantes e grande exemplos de humanidade, compaixão e aceitação cultural que muito falta nos artistas de hoje em dia, eles são o pacote completo, num mundo onde todos se importam apenas com as aparências BTS falam do que há dentro de si, seus traumas e medos e resoluções, tenho ansiedade que piorou muito na pandemia se não fosse eles talvez eu não estivesse aqui hoje, por isso sou grata. peço que reajam as musicas que salvaram mina vida literalmente " magic shop" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJKrn6Vrg7qNoaM ) e " nevermind" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXisYYaZg9-nZrc )

[@alinemaiab]

Oi Leyla, army brasileira aqui também 💜, espero que esteja bem e que sua ansiedade esteja melhorando 🙏🏽

[@LeylaM003]

@@alinemaiab muito obrigada por se preocupar comigo, estou melhor a cada dia embora a ansiedade seja como uma disputa de cabo de guerra infinito de mim comigo mesma, sempre que acordo eu sei que venci, tenho o apoio de minha família agora e por isso sou mais forte também. BJS amiga, um feliz ano novo pra você e sua família.

[@atindriyatri2019]

This mv had so much symbolism, from members pairing, paintings, background set, and everything that makes it so much to digest. Blood sweat and tears are the title song for their Wings era, following the most beautiful moment in life. In short, BTS music follow their journey as a youth, from School trilogy in 2013-2014, The most beautiful in life in 2015-2016, Wings (2016), Love yourself (2017-2019), Map of the Soul (2019-2020), and BE (2021). For a song recommendation, J-Hope have a solo MV for Wings album as an intro titled Boy meets evil. Happy new year~!

[@MishyNabMichieus]

Such a beautiful song and video Watching it makes one appreciate the arts in a different way...again

[@jmlilgirl4480]

Welcome to the world of BTS music video full of theories.....but one thing for sure when it comes to BTS music video everything has its own meaning!!!

[@pambarab5506]

Now watch the Japanese version of this. But do it on Patreon, because Japan has very strict copyright laws. It is totally different, but just as mysterious. You've stepped into a major chapter of the Bangtan Universe (aka BU), the fictional story that is told through many MVs, short films, highlight reels, webtoons, Notes (that used to come in the albums, but are in book form now.). The story started in 2015 and is still going on now.

[@musicfav-kpoppiano6054]

Hands down one of my favourite BTS song and video. BTS videos or most KPOP videos harks back to a time when western pop artists put in more effort into their music videos. When the Release of a single and it’s accompanying music video was an event in itself. There is a magical blend of visual artistry and music.

[@iq148_]

One of the most iconic mv of BTS !! I recommend u to also watch the Japanese ver of it 💜

[@wendybaker7999]

They do concept photos for each era (albums) and are part of the art. So when you order an album you also get a book with artful pictures of them. And it is art. Hope you look for my other comments on a few other videos...... I have not watched an explanation video on this yet, but I should 😁