BTS - Butter & Dynamite (from AGT 2020) - First Time Reaction by a Rock Radio DJ

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[@JanB-qm2bi]

They never lip sync; they sometimes use a backing track. They practice singing running on treadmills. For some reason, Suga particularly takes offense to accusations of lip syncing, so he will stop singing or rapping in the middle of a song and look at the camera and smirk, to show there is no voice singing in the background. He is such a mood. You will like them even better once you get to know them. Borahae!

[@ReactionsThatRock]

That’s just crazy! They should not be that good!

[@mawbast1]

@@ReactionsThatRockthey are actually better live

[@candymora1148]

@@ReactionsThatRockwelcome to the BTS world, we love this 💜

[@candymora1148]

@@mawbast1 I agree 😍

[@reneezemlock7880]

@@ReactionsThatRock They actually suck at lip-synching... you can see that in some of their official music videos where they are supposed to lip-synching and more than half the time, their lips don't match! :P

[@MissSmartypants555]

This (Dynamite) was during the pandemic....so no live audience. But they were singing live.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

That’s amazing! There’s a WHOLE LOT of movement there to hit every mark and still carry the song. Impressive AF!

[@MissSmartypants555]

@@ReactionsThatRock 💜

[@MissSmartypants555]

I'm sure that dividing the song lyrics up among seven people helps to maintain their breath.

[@NanciBK]

@@ReactionsThatRock That's BTS in a nutshell "Impressive AF!"

[@CookiePlaysOfficial]

I SEE YOU AGAIN!! (MissSmartypants555)

[@chelms1039]

Watch them live in Busan performing Mic Drop and Run BTS!

[@denisedellasantina1643]

This is a good rec. While he seems to appreciate BTS’ musicianship, since he didn’t love ON and doesn’t like dancing or rap, I’ve had a hard time thinking of recs. 😂

[@ReactionsThatRock]

It’s not that I don’t like dancing… it’s just so foreign to me. I’m used to headbanging. 🤷‍♂️

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Maybe I’ll do another Two-Fer!!! 💜

[@AbyssEnthusiast]

The hate people have for Dynamite and Butter (and Permission to Dance) really seems forced a lot of the time. I mean, I understand if these aren't everyone's favorites (and it's really okay, we all have our favorites) but one thing is for sure: these songs uplifted us during the pandemic, and I for one will forever be grateful to them for that.

[@namitales]

This! I have major depression and ptsd, lost my job during the pandemic and had to work a job i hated instead. Dynamite was my light during that time. I turned it on the second I turned off my alarm every morning and it was my only saving grace. I’m grateful for those songs. 💜

[@AbyssEnthusiast]

@@namitales sending you hugs and lots of positive thoughts! Hope you're doing better now 💜

[@namitales]

@@AbyssEnthusiast Thank you honey 💜 I’ve been in therapy and have a good support system thankfully 🥰

[@Tanomaly]

Agreed! I was never a "pop" fan AT ALL...always listened to different types of Rock (loved NIN, for example)... But I've been really struggling with PTSD and anxiety, but these songs have been very soothing and uplifting. (The songs that got me hooked originally were V's solo works, like Christmas Trees, Sweet Night, etc).

[@bethszczepanski9272]

BTS and very very difficult go hand in hand! They are, in fact, singing here.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

That’s amazing!!! It seemed too “showy” to be legit but it really looked like they were singing. 🤩

[@BoraBlooded]

@@ReactionsThatRock They get even bigger live and on stage in front of an audience. Like, it's insane. I had never seen anything like them when I'd discovered them and like ten years later, I've STILL never seen anyone like them. Their shows go crazy, even their performances at award shows make you forget you're not actually at their concert and it's an award show. I definitely suggest you check out more lives.

[@carolnissenson6222]

They never lip sync. That's what they're known for. This is live.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

🤩🤩🤩

[@Andie4]

It's been said my many that BTS sucks at lip syncing but is great at singing live. If you think this looks difficult, you should watch one of their concerts when they do back to back songs for two hours! There are clips of them practising singing while working out! Love your honest reaction. You were thoughtful and engaged. I just subscribed.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Awe. Thank you so much for the kind words! I REALLY need to check out some behind the scenes stuff because they seem to do the impossible!

[@CenseaOT7]

I like honesty. Agree that there can be honesty with kindness as well.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Thank you! That’s my goal!!! 😃

[@mochiluvr6753]

There are close to 40 live versions of Dynamite, each one different settings, different outfits, some quite elaborate but no lip syncing. Backing, yes, but definitely all sung live while dancing. 💯🕺🏻 I do love your authenticity! 🫰

[@soop5414]

We can tell these are live vocals because we know the studio version so well. Here, we can hear little microphone puffs and variations in the harmonies and ad-libs .

[@ReactionsThatRock]

ARMY knows what’s up! That’s incredible!

[@Nmiller4486]

Definitely not lip syncing lol. They do have a back track. But i think it was RM that said once they don't lip sync because they are really bad at it, and that they shouldn't lip sync live because that wouldnt be fair to their audiences that pay to see them live. They also spent years running on treadmills and singing at the same time. I know sometimes it hard to tell the difference but you got to know these guys are fantastic live! They are on another level

[@ReactionsThatRock]

That’s just absolutely insane! Every other group on the planet would have taken the lip synch route in this given the sheer amount of movement. I’m beyond impressed!!!

[@onenottwoorthree]

@@ReactionsThatRock to add on, Jin mentioned not too long ago that a) the vocalists used to complain, when the rappers said everyone should do live vocals, that it was easy for them to say it because they didn’t need to worry about pitch, and b) when he competed with his (prob non celeb) friends on breath-holding, he realised that he could do it for far longer than any of them, which he took as evidence that his vocation had endowed him with some unusual physical capacities. They train like top athletes - working with coaches, physical therapists, and doctors - to be able to pull off their performances and stay on top of the game. I had not realised the intensity of their regimen until I got to know them better. Most normal people wouldn’t be able to keep up even with a support ecosystem. I won’t say that there haven’t been times where the backing track is louder than the live vocals (especially with some pre-recorded performances, probably due to production demands), or that there isn’t sometimes a little bit of post production clean up, but when they say they’re live, they really are live.

[@melsb1825]

​@@ReactionsThatRockThere are numerous live streams where JK takes requests and sings just on live feed. The one where he is using an excercise roller is ridiculous :).

[@7Flowers1Dream]

⁠@@melsb1825Yes, I watched the abs roller one. By that time he’d already been working out for a while so when he started singing it was even more impressive.

[@deborahsmith805]

1st, BTS doesn't lip sync. They work very hard at what they do and to sound non breathy while they sing. Dancing and singing isn't easy. So that's 100% them singing. And 2nd, I'm like you I'm a rocker thru and thru.. Rock music is my Jam. BUT, watching TV one night a Samsung phone commercial came on with this crazy beat. No words just the music and the talking about the phone they were advertising. Believe it or not that blasted beat stuck in my head. I must have seen that commercial 10 times that night. Driving me nuts. So i hunted it down. It was 'Butter' lol... The fact it was in English stunned me. Not knowing anything about BTS i listened to other songs. Found out they were Korean and continued to explore. And oddly enough, i highly enjoyed it. I've been listening ever since.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Yeah… it’s been a week and Butter is STILL stuck in my head. Turns out I’m ok with that! 🤩💜

[@deborahsmith805]

@@ReactionsThatRock that's funny... and awesome!

[@valeriacapelloARMY]

It's live!!! They never do lip Sync!!

[@ReactionsThatRock]

That’s phenomenal!!!

[@olgadavis7148]

RM used to say that they would not do an all-English song because it was not their thing to do. Until pandemic. Until they felt they wanted to bring joy to ARMY and not just ARMY, to reach as many people as possible in that gloomy time to make people's life a little lighter and a little brighter. I know intellectually that Dynamite is not their best song. I know that I don't like it nearly as much as majority of their other songs. But it comes on, and you cannot help liking it! It is not just the song, it is their faces and smiles, their unique voices and their personalities. Welcome to the endless world of BTS! Stay, you will find so much more and will enjoy it.

[@BSYBang]

I highly recommend you to watch the Disonissos stage. MMA 2019 BTS Intro: Persona + Boy In Luv + Boy With Luv + Mikrokosmos + Dionysus If you see Dynamite Dance Break on the 2020 MMA stage, I think you will really like it. Be sure to watch the 2018.2019 MMA BTS performance stage as well. BTS' performances at the Jimmy Fallon Show and the James Gordon Show from 2018 to 2021 are also the best.

[@julianvaranel]

One of the many reasons that make BTS approachable as artists is their musical diversity and genre crossing and blending. Essentially, there's something for everyone. Enjoy the journey!

[@ReactionsThatRock]

So I’m learning! Lots of diversity in sound and while Dynamite didn’t really do it for me the way Butter did, I can see why it has appeal. Solid song. Just didn’t move me.

[@mawbast1]

@@ReactionsThatRocktheir English songs were pandemic time and not written or produced by them

[@mawbast1]

It’s an inside joke that they suck at lip syncing

[@mawbast1]

Since you’re a rock guy you might like More by J Hope

[@candymora1148]

@@mawbast1 or Arson

[@downtherabbithole9143]

Yeah it’s live singing. To train they have done things like exercise with masks on (to limit oxygen intake like athletes do), sing while running on treadmills etc. It was pre recorded cos this is during COVID lockdowns but the mics are on. You can watch Butter live at the Grammys. That was epic.

[@mochiluvr6753]

Epic!

[@ReactionsThatRock]

That’s so mind blowing to me. I’ve been on music video sets and concert stages and seen so many “artists” try to avoid singing at all costs.

[@downtherabbithole9143]

@@ReactionsThatRock if you’re interested in hearing it from BTS themselves, I highly recommend watching Suchwita on You Tube. Search ‘Suchwita EP. 12 SUGA with Jin’. It’s a show where BTS member SUGA interviews artists over drinks, including episodes with each of the BTS members. In this episode we get some back stories that include live singing. (No need to react, just watch for yourself.)

[@paulatate1320]

BTS doesn't lip sync.

[@마린왕자]

always live

[@blancanavarro8487]

They refuse to lip sync. They train very hard to sing while dancing and control their breathing in such an amazing way!! They fo 3-3.5 hr shows like that!!! Sure they have backing tracks so they can skip a line if they need to, but they always sing live. They’re totally the whole package!!! True artists and performers!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@렝꾸바라기렌]

They always sing live with some backing track. That is the reason BTS is the best.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

That’s unbelievable! 🤩🤩🤩

[@Indigo_gwen]

If they were lip syncing, you wouldn't hear their accents. Also, they are not good at lip syncing.

[@AbyssEnthusiast]

Yes, the accents are a dead giveaway (and I love their accents). Not to mention their breathing.

[@Indigo_gwen]

@@AbyssEnthusiast I love their accents too. And, yes, the breathing gives it away too.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

So I’m hearing. So amazingly well done! That is NOT easy!

[@inuyashalovergyal]

BTS always sound better live, it's crazy because the CD versions hold nothing compared to their live vocals, they're THAT good. I've had the pleasure of attending 4 concerts in my life and each one has been a life changing experience

[@iduli02]

While I don't think these represent bts as musicians, I still think they're great songs that have a place in their discography :) When Dynamite and Butter came out I had them on repeat because they just make me happy and lift my mood right away, and sometimes that is what we need. I'm someone who likes almost all genres of music (though my faves are hip-hop, metal and alternative) so bts are just the right musicians for me, I love the variety. And while I think their absolute best work are their b-sides, there is a charm to their title tracks that often lean more pop.

[@fransescasomowidjojo8253]

😂 you gotta watch more live performances

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Yes I do!!! 🤩💜

[@DA-sf3vs]

I am a metal head and love BTS

[@NanciBK]

Same

[@elizaaparecidakmick6590]

Once Dynamite was playnig in the supermarket, I got so hyped that I started to dance and sing, making my son so embarassed.😂😂😂😂😂

[@ReactionsThatRock]

I go shopping with my wife. If I hear it I’m going to embarrass her on principle alone! 🤣💜

[@Kantta]

For anyone who's in to rock (and yes, I'm cramming metal under that very large umbrella), there are a few songs I can recommend: There are two songs that have rockier remixes. Fake Love (Rocking Vibe Mix) sounds intentional and good. DNA (Pedal 2 LA Mix) is reminescent of late 80's rock, but to me it feels disconnected, and just like someone put a generic rock track on top of DNA. Still, it's worth to have a listen to it. As for solo stuff, Agust D's Snooze and J-hope's More are musts. And out of left field came RM's Around the World in a Day. That song is just too good! As for BTS as a group, I cannot leave the song Run. Even though it isn't pure rock, there's just something about the song itself and the music video that tickles my pop punk soul. (And if one mixes it up with the song Run BTS, no harm done. That one is mighty fine too!)

[@joannabartocha1815]

As you can see by flood of 'they never lip sync' comments we love our boys live performances. Their lives are always better than studio version. When they use support of a backing track, they don't move their mouths to lip sync. Most of the time backing track is quieter then their live mics... You can hear breathing and sometimes their clothes catch on the mics. They sound amazing live and for concerts they rearrange most of the setlist for a live band! You will love their heavy vibe of Mic Drop, followed by Run BTS from Busan concert. I'm happy you were not discouraged by our warnings and gave pop songs a chance 😉 See you in the next BTS reaction! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@silviamunoz6863]

They were singing, they don't do lip sync. What they do, sometimes, is using backtracks with the melody and the ad libs that they do by themselves. But it's easy to recognize when they are not singing, because they close their mouths and you can hear the backtrack in a low volume. These songs are the less representative of their huge discography 🙂 I think you'd like songs like Dyonisus, DNA, Not Today... do you like rap? Well, even if you don't, give it a try, because they are excellent! Their lyrics are deep and meaningful, even when the rhythm is danceable. Sometimes, we need explanations to understand the easter eggs, wordplays and symbolism in the MV and in the lyrics.

[@beth5870]

Dynamite was basically to cheer up people during shutdown. I love Dynamite, but I definitely can see how people can see it as “poppy”- which it is, and people don’t like that. I have heard others say they prefer Butter as well. I believe Dynamite was in Fortnite, at least that is what I have heard. I don’t play the game, because I am middle-aged and stuck in my ways. 😁 I prefer honest reactions to people playing lip service, so good reaction!

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Thanks for the kind words! Fortnight might be where I’ve heard it before. I’m mid 40s but have no kids and have wasted too much time before fully growing up. 😂🤣

[@KD-fv8mp]

I'm expecting my Christmas card. ROFL It took me a long time and a lot of exposure to BTS before I decided I liked Butter. Dynamite made me happy from the start. But Permission to Dance is my fav of the English songs, because, while it's 'pop-py,' it's also verging on being rebellious in a non-rebel kinda way. It's full of references and easter eggs, but even without knowing any of that, it gives homage to the human spirit's ability to keep going, even during a global pandemic. I'm sorry you didn't complete the English trilogy. But it's truly not in your wheelhouse, so it's fine.

[@윤석열-f1o]

That location was filmed live by renting a theme park in Korea after business hours. In the middle, when V closes the car door, you can hear the car door closing sound like in the song.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

So well done! That type of motion is HARD to pull off while really singing. 🤩

[@윤석열-f1o]

@@ReactionsThatRock It is true that there are live issues among K-pop groups. However, the reason why Blackpink and BTS are recognized around the world as the best male and female groups is not only because they are good at dancing, but also because their live performances are as good as their dancing skills.

[@OGDimple]

Don't let know-it-all ARMYs influence you that much. Dynamite is BTS's most all-time popular video on KZbin. And, of course, you enjoyed Butter more than Dynamite because you watched the video! You didn't watch the Dynamite video. Although it's not my favorite BTS song, it is my favorite video. It's also a great song, fun and uplifting. I don't get all the hate for their English songs. They're GREAT songs and I really enjoy them, along with their Korean songs, too

[@djlivvy46]

A lot of people look down on pop music, sadly.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

They don’t ever get to me. I usually just like to offer a quick explainer for why I picked what I did. If I don’t, I’ll have 100 comments telling me I should have done “that version” or “this song” etc. I also can’t fault people for being passionate. That’s the feeling music should invoke. I’d rather someone tell me passionately what song or version they would have liked then have a bunch of indifferent viewers. Makes it more fun. 😂

[@ReactionsThatRock]

I used to. I started this whole channel to break away from rock and metal and find other music I might like. So far so good! 😊

[@djlivvy46]

@@ReactionsThatRock - to be fair, BTS do have a LOT of different performances. I believe there are over 30 for Dynamite alone! But there are definitely performances which are iconic. For example, my favourite Dynamite performance is the one from the 2020 MMA Awards. But then again, I know for a fact that I haven't seen them all! That's why Army will try and steer you towards the 'best' performance when making their recommendations. 💜

[@djlivvy46]

@@ReactionsThatRock - you've definitely come to the right place! Sometimes I don't even have a name for some of BTS's music, lol.

[@bereasonable8018]

That you think they’re lip syncing because this MV would be too difficult to do otherwise makes me so excited for you to see their live performances

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Sounds like something I need to do soon!!!

[@deathdrop1]

This 73 year old great grandma ARMY member says if you have a chance watch the live performance videos of BTS or find the dance rehearsals your mind will definitely be blown.

[@monikakrell9251]

Bts did 3 all english songs during pandemic, Dynamite(homage to Michael Jacksson) Butter and Permission To Dance, this songs was upbeat to cheer up fans during lockdown. all 3 went in to Billboard 100 as nr 1

[@Kookietaetan]

They do not lip sync they use backing tracks, but it is always live never phoned in like a lot of American singers do I think people were saying to stay away because BTS is more known for their Konglish lyrics Korean/english which as an American I prefer even thought I don't speak Korean, those songs have very deep meanings in their lyrics where the all English ones are just pop to make people happy during the pandemic You may have heard this in a store or something because Dynamite went #1 on the billboard hot 100 chart so it was really popular Love your honesty and actually I did not like Dynamite when I heard it either, butter was much better and the only other all English song BTS has done is PTD permission to dance, it's not bad and the dance is actually using sign language which Tae who as well as JK know sign language very well

[@tracydowd4013]

They are not lip syncing. BTS do not ever lip sync. This is a live performance on America's Got Talent. I don't even hear a backing track, which they do tend to include when performing live, but it doesn't replace their live singing, and you can hear the difference.

[@shengsvlog9939]

LOL! You have no idea what these 7 talented men can do. They never lipsync. They sing live. This is America's Got Talent and you think they are lipsyncing? Why do you think they are big in the west? Why do you think they can sell out their concert tickets in stadiums across the glob in less than an hour? That's because they are super talented. Dynamite is not even a complex choreography. LOL! Just because you saw Jimin spinning perfectly and singing at the same time? They are terrible at lipsyncing. LOL! You should watch their live concert. Dynamite choreography is way easier than their other dance choreography. They can sing live even with complex choreography. They use backing tracks but they definitely sing live. LOL!

[@eileencritchley4630]

Both were number 1's on the USA billboard Charts for weeks on end they 2 of 6 songs.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

I can see that! Both are still stuck in my head!!!

[@NanciBK]

I know everyone already told you they are not lip synching, that they in fact never do live, only for things like MVs, and it's a pride point for them and something they are known for, that they train for it, etc. But! here are some things to consider to help you notice that they are not lip synching: * You can hear their breaths * Notice the change in sound quality when V and RM are inside the car, VS the natural reverb of the larger set. * They are wearing mics and earpieces. You would not do that for a lip synch performance because it's not aesthetic and it's more fiddly pieces of equipment to have crew and performers deal with for no reason if they are not being used. * If you listen to the studio version you will notice slight variations in their delivery in this live performance. Yep, they really do this live. In live performances, if they cannot sing a particular note or part because of hard choreo, they just don't. They let backing tracks play, and you can clearly hear the difference. If they are holding a mic in their hand, they will put it away from their face and they don't try to mouth the lyrics if they are not really singing.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Those are the reasons I’d asked in the first place because EVERY producer on the planet would have made them lip synch that. I had assumed it would have been once I saw the type of video it was but there were the little variances in sound that made me wonder. As for the mics and ear pieces, that’s actually quite common for a lip synch performance as an effort to make it look real. I’ve seen it live from side-stage way too many times. 🥲

[@NanciBK]

​@ReactionsThatRock Lol, yeah, nope. It's unusual even for Korea actually, what they do. BTS have always been this way, from the beginning. In fact, they are so good they were accused of lip synching in their early years, even though that's common in their industry so hardly something to attack them over. But they get attacked over every damned thing and always have, even when they were broke nobodies from their nothing label that had 10 employees and struggled to feed and house them. So they started leaving random bits off lines, especially Suga. They also do a lot of adlibs live, whether vocal runs and flourishes or rap hypes and noises or just commentary. They are very playful with the audience and each other and bounce off each other a lot. They are even better live than their studio tracks. They are phenomenal. They are all pretty damned stable while singing and doing hard choreo, but Jungkook the most. He seems inhuman sometimes with the breath control and core strength he has.

[@WhalienDNA]

It took my brain a while to accept that they aren’t lip syncing too 😂 I’m very skeptical and grew up on stage so I take performance very seriously. They are really just once in a generation talents who I’ve had the pleasure of seeing on stage in person a few times. They do this for 3 hours, and it’s phenomenal.

[@zuleyhakonak1470]

Dünya Star lari muhteşem 7 sonsuza kadar BTS 💜

[@ReactionsThatRock]

🤩🤩🤩

[@warpthumr47]

Poor JHope HATED having to eat that pat of butter.

[@nickybomberry1190]

They’re freaks of nature lmao it’s them live.

[@catarinapaula9458]

Army secret... Jot my favorite too... 😂😂

[@YeyeMcCabe]

Omg no I love these songs. Thanks for reacting. Guys we r over disparaging comments about Dynamite n Butter.

[@eileencritchley4630]

Oh fellow Metal Head here many fellow Metal Head's are part of the fandom.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

I’m noticing. It’s a bit odd, but I get it. I think metalheads can respect good lyricism and a solid song regardless of genre.

[@eileencritchley4630]

@@ReactionsThatRockThere are a lot of Rock Vibes in some of their songs in some remix's and some of the Rap tracks. You notice it even more at certain Award Show's and points in Live Concerts where they have a their live band with them.

[@merrylimanto3050]

Thank you so much for your reaction on BTS 😊😊😊. Look forward to your next reaction💜💜💜💜

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Thank you!!! There will be more!!! 💜🤩

[@Shire3366.]

Hi! Fun fact, this song and I believe this exact video was the start of my BTS journey. I heard it and thought "it's alright" then I heard "Baepsae" and "no more dream", and was like "oh wait!" Haha. Butter and Dynamite were put out during the pandemic just to make people feel better. Another fun fact, you could always break up the guide and do it in segments . . .jus saying lol (jk). Missed a couple of your videos, will go back. Hope you're doing well🤘💜

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Thanks! I’m doing quite well. Been insane at work (the joys of being a small business owner) which has kept me way too busy for fun side gigs. 🥲 Everyone told me to give these English songs a bit of time before I heard them and I’m not good at taking direction. I REALLY enjoyed Butter. Dynamite felt a bit too commercial (which is probably why it’s in commercials) and didn’t move me. I’m gonna check out the songs you mentioned. You haven’t steered me wrong yet!!!

[@Sherluck93]

​@@ReactionsThatRock Baepsae is my all-time favourite since way back when! But you'll need the explanation video with it for context. 💜

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

Okay, had to go for a second comment here. LOL (Didn't want it getting lost at the bottom of my first.) IF you haven't done the Taylor Mari Guide yet...there are some unwritten rules to it. 1 - DO grab a drink (and maybe a snack, too!). It's long. LOL 2 - DO grab pen and paper! Taylor lists ALL pertinent songs in the upper left of the screen when they play. You most likely will find one or two you want to hear instead of just going off others' recommendations. 3 - DO use the pause button!!! Long video = lots of info! And it goes by quickly. (I've lost count of the number of reactors who've said "This is so long!" - get to the end - "Wait...that's it???" LOL) Anyway, allow yourself time to process. (Also note their birth names are given, but in Korea, last names come first.) 4 - DO you the pause button!!! Why did I say this one twice? Well, Taylor (at least, at the time) hated her own voice, so it's all typed. Not all of us read at the same speed, of course, and we don't want you to miss anything. 5 - DO use the pause button!!! Yep...a third time I say this. But...why *again* ??? If you do have to avert your eyes from the screen, even for a brief second, you WILL miss something. Plus we want to hear your thoughts as it's happening. 6 - Do NOT do the video if you don't have time. Please give it the respect it deserves. Which I already think you will since you did mention you haven't had time to do it somewhat recently. 7 - Do NOT worry about length! Even if you have to do it in "parts", then put those parts together OR upload each part individually, we'll be here! NOTE: For the "Butter" promotions? HYBE got us GOOD. They did a promotional video. Of butter. Melting. In animation form. FOR AN HOUR! Us idiots sat and watched the whole thing. Granted, in fairness, I think the majority of us WERE expecting them to get on the screen and talk about it or something but...nope! Just an hour of animated butter melting...LOL 8 - Remember that notebook and pen? Use that if you have questions, too! MOST questions people have are answered in the video, but there have also been a few that weren't. Write those down. If Taylor answers them later in the video, cool, cross that question off the list...if she doesn't, we're more than happy to help! PERSONAL NOTE: I don't trust reactors who take less than an hour. It's a 47-minute video. Most people are going to have comments - and if you don't get your thoughts out "right away", with a 47-minute video - you WILL forget by the end...or most people would. (I know I'D never be able to "remember it all" with one viewing. LOL)

[@geer2067]

I can understand you. I like both songs but do I love it,..no. I prefere the Korean songs much more❤

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

BTS doesn't know HOW to lip sync. Literally. Even in 98% of their MV's, they're singing the song while filming. Obviously editing, etc. makes it seem like lip syncing in the music videos, but most of the time, they're not. Butter, Dynamite, and Permission to Dance were all made partly as "feel good" songs for the pandemic and partly as a bid to be more "western friendly" to try to nab a Grammy. Speaking as a dancer (and club kid back in the day)? I do love them. Do I feel they're some of BTS' "best songs ever"? No. Not even close. (Though that Dynamite performance was one of my favorites. 2nd only to them performing it on Jimmy Fallon. Since the song does kind of have a retro/80's feel to it, everyone was telling them they should have been roller skating in the MV. Jimmy Fallon? They did!!! Sadly, not TO the performance, but afterwards. My skater heart still cried tears of joy. LOL)

[@Sanyanisso34]

If you didn't know Jungkook has songs with Usher called Standing next to you and with Latto it's Seven I hope you'll check them❤

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Oooh. I’m going to have to check those out! Thanks!!!😊

[@LPnerd]

They did a tiny desk concert with a live band. and their Busan Yet to come concert has a live band too. Dynamite was everywhere, LOL they did it on the grammy's live to tape during covid. This, Butter and Permission to dance they did so all fans could cheer up a bit during covid lock downs. and boy, did it work.

[@JN-jx7th]

Glad you enjoyed Butter! 😊🫰💜 If I remember correctly, on your first BTS reaction, you stated what you thought kpop would be and you described, imo, an aspect of the Dynamite official mv, lol! If you look at the suggested videos after either video, you'll see the pastel outfits that I believe you referred to. You might prefer Dynamite with a live band because you'll hear the instrumentation better. There's a video, BTS NPR Tiny Desk, you might enjoy. It's actually 3 songs; Dynamite, Save Me, and Spring Day. There's a lot of back story to Spring Day (partly refers to the Sewol Ferry tragedy,), but that can be saved for a separate reaction. I can't tell if you'd like Permission to Dance, but it's their third all English song, if you want to give it a try.

[@marimorena72]

yeah they don't lip sync what they do is A LOT of practicing they do it until everybody is satisfied even if it takes hours and hours they are very precisely ..... Sometimes its hard to believe they are THAT GOOD but yes they are💜

[@heyrobwest3908]

Some explaining! Dynamite came out in mid Summer 2020 right in the middle of the pandemic! Obviously they could not leave Korea This was Performed for America's got talent In a amusement park theme park in Korea Of course of course it was shut down shut down Possibly their company rented the entire theme park To make the video They are singing live They have microphones on or holding microphones they're singing They don't fake it the way say I saw I saw her concert video What to be a 3 1⁄2 hour concert supposed to be singing live at a concertlive? Over 75% of the songs were all lip syncing you could tell when she quit moving her mouth and stared into the camera but you still heard her singing that's lip syncing Not even coordinated enough to go do a good job faking it! A people play paying average of $800 a pc to go to 1 of her People play paying average of $800 a pc to go to 1 of her concerts A BTS concert that's 2 1⁄2-3 1⁄2 even 4 hours long they are singing and dancing live all the way through it They are using back tracks On some songs when the choreography is extra difficult But they were actually Singing live they'll stop singing on purpose so you can tell that they're singing live Singing live but they perform the song several times and put together clips Cause all obviously they didn't magically appear from the ground to on top of the roof! Have you watched the on kinetic manifesto film come prima It's a performance video version of The song on It is it is not on official music video there is a on official music video Music video will say official video Although they say official track video Special performance video Live performance OK anyway they perform the song on at At the grand central terminal New York city for the tonight show starring jimmy Fallon At 2:00 AM At 2:00 AM they closed it down had been hiding and the camera booms and stuff were just told the public they were gonna be doing maintenance From 2:00 AM From 2:00 AMTo about 6:00 AM They performed live3 times Row row and Row row and Trolls the best performance Broadcast on the show!

[@VanCityGal]

I'm personally a Dynamite over Butter girlie but totally respect your honesty. I just think it's a perfectly crafted pop song, but since that's not your thing I get why you'd like butter better. It's more edgy. Would still suggest you watch the MV for Dynamite. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and own faves. 💜

[@amandabristlin6317]

Some Korean groups that may have not been mentioned that I think you would like and many people don't react to are Monsta X and The Rose. Monsta X are Beast idols, so their look and sound are different. My favorite song is "Chaotic," but "Gambler" is the one that pulled me in. The Rose is an indie rock band. I recommend "Back to Me" or maybe "Alive."

[@shannonnevermindgirl2479]

I also love Butter...try watching the Grammy performance! It's great! (even if you don't react you should watch it!!)

[@ReactionsThatRock]

It’s funny because I was expecting to hate it and even when it got really poppy, I was just so onboard with it. I don’t know the guys well at all but it almost felt like they were really having fun with it and maybe even in on a joke.

[@stormy7555]

Bts can not lip sync. It’s the only thing they can’t do. 😂

[@alisong5011]

They tend not to lip synch (they are not very good at it), they occasionally do if the production requires it (not all programs do live sound)but with this production I suspect they are performing live with a backing track, as well as post production and multiple takes. There are many more raw performances than this. But they also performed dynamite live about 150 times so they are pretty dialed ln!

[@judyburgess3357]

Dynamite, Butter, Permission to Dance are all great songs and professionally executed, they don't necessarily fit into many Armies view of BTS as making deep and meaningful songs. They still have a great beat to get even the most unwilling dancer move their feet, or whatever. I view these songs as BTS-lite. BTS doesn't do lipsyncing.

[@dahliapatricia750]

If u want to know more about them, you should react to "Guide to BTS Members The 7 Bangtan by Taylor. This is best introduction video, if u want to knoe more about the struggles they been through you can react to "Nobodies to Legends" I wish you will react more bts live performance, Songs or even their funny compilations. If u have more time you should also react other kpop groups. My first kpop songs that i heard is Wondergirls - Nobody, PSY - gangnam style and 2ne1 - i don't care. I heard about kpop but before i don't really get into it, but BTS is the first Group that i stan and because of BTS i also stan Other Kpop Groups. I been a army since 2020 so in mid of pandemic, they really make me smile and happy.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

It’s on my to-do list. Someday!

[@berlang]

If u watcj the MV or listen to the studio version before qatching Dynamite LIVE then u can tell the difference. Their Live versions of each song are so much more amazing , and thats what u are feeling right now

[@fanofvann]

Yeah, butter and dynamite didn't do it for me either. I asked myself why did my 60 yr old cousins go to all 4 night of ptd in la and then go again in Las Vegas just months later. Then I listened to j-hope lollapalooza. I was hooked

[@berlang]

DYnamite came out in 2020 to purposely lift spirits of army during pandemic times so all Live versions of Dynamite promotions has no audience, and u can see that ALL liver versions has so much production value so it each live is special to ARMY

[@eileencritchley4630]

There are 3 songs in this time period the other Permission To Dance all were part of their journey through covid and were ment to help ARMY through covid fun songs to get people up and dancing in their home's or for those who were allowed to go out into the street while compiling with social distance regulations and dance. eg exercise. Where I live every morning the neighbours came out of their house's spaced themselves out along the road within their individual family group and we danced to the 3 BTS songs. We laughed, talked, sung with our masks on. It was a pick me up for a lot of us and others would open their windows and cheer from their windows and conversations were held after we'd been dancing in in the street while still keeping to the Social Distancing rules.

[@sandrahuape3742]

You need to listen to Ddaeng and UGH! From the rap line. They’re good. I’m a 46 year old metal head and love Rock. I mix up my music.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

I’ll check en out!!!

[@EmmieUniverse]

They actually often sound better live than on the track. It's very weird. They've proven time and time again that they sing live and can even hit the highest notes consistently. Sometimes for the very hard choreo they let the backing track take over and they just don't sing a little bit. But yeah, definitely live. They rather mess it up sometimes than lipsync. Honestly there's some examples where they mess up. Especially Jimin has a very delicate voice and when he can't hear the tracking in-ear well bc of busy environments he can really go off key. But most of the times he's spot and spot on and he does the highest notes in the group. Haters love to use those instances to tell people bts can't sing live, it's funny bc if you can't hear your in-ear it's very hard to be on key and there's 5000 more times he does hit the notes.

[@eileencritchley4630]

No they are live they only ever sing live, they'll often have a backing track you'll hear when they decide to miss a lyric occasionally if they can't catch their breath and then you might even hear their gasp over a much quieter backing track. Other time's especially Suga he'll remove his mic and just stand still and you'll here only the music. They do this and openingly to show they are not lip syncing, it's a pride and professional thing. Oh yes and their mic's are always live, they are not for show.

[@javigallo6737]

oh you should compare the recorded version to the live performances and you'll notice the subtle differences and breath sounds! they always sing live! their live performances are the best part of BTS. I'm enjoying your reactions!

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Thanks for the kind words! Awesome idea of comparing live to tape. I’m still amazed they can do that seamlessly!

[@karenkleier8193]

Never lip sync! You probably heard these songs in restaurants and stores. I always here them in Walmart and Target lol

[@ReactionsThatRock]

That’s nuts that they’re really singing! Wow! I actually ran on to Publix this morning and Dynamite was playing. I guess that’s where I’ve heard it before!

[@eileencritchley4630]

Think of it this way Dance is just your body moving to the beat of the music doesn't have to elaborate it can be a simple nodding of the head or clapping your hands, moving your foot or arm to the beat of the music. It's the music that make's your body want to move often you find your own body moving without even realise it's doing it. Our bodies as humans respond to music as an automatic response to the stimulation of the beats and patterns of notes.

[@candymora1148]

You need to see the rap line, I think you just fall in love 😍💜

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Probably! I’ll check it out! 💜

[@marileebowden1502]

Thank you for being honest upfront. Listen to their older music. You don’t have to understand dance. Just enjoy, give us your opinion and ask questions. Remember when listening to their other songs to turn captions on for subtitles.

[@catarinapaula9458]

It's live singing, with some part of the track in back, but they are so good profissional that you barely notice their voice cracking while they are insanely dancing

[@ReactionsThatRock]

🤩🤩🤩

[@PolB-KP0505]

It is a hoot watching their first song. No More Dream. Mic Drop is a popular song and was an instant favorite for me.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

No More Dream. Got it. I’m taking notes! 📝 💜

[@stevenjwiles]

If they have to lip sync they will mess up (with a wink and a smile), on purpose, to let you in on it.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Wow! That’s awesome! I like em even more!!!

[@IraNasution-x4o]

Bts never lip sync...

[@DA-sf3vs]

I respect you are honest with us

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Thank you!!!😊

[@rookiereaction8295]

Plis react jungkook time square newyork🫶🏻🩷

[@ReactionsThatRock]

I’ll check it out!! 💜

[@dahliapatricia750]

Right now BTS is now in their military service but it doesn't mean they are disband or broke up as a group, they start in their enlist in military since 2022 and they will be back and make songs as a band next year 2025. actually they are still very active. One of oldest member in bts and the first bts member who enlist in military "Jin" just Discharge from military and before he enter in military he had a live and he said when he return he will live again immediately and yess he keep his promise for the BTS Army. While BTS Jimin are in military and rest of bts,before he enter in military he prepare somthing for his fans And BTS jimin will release his 2nd solo album, all songs release this july maybe. I don't how many things they prepare before they enlist just for their fans but we're so thankful as a fan.

[@hmm3484]

Dude, I like reactors who are honest, because phony is easy to recognize. I like to think so anyway. I can see why kids go crazy over BTS. Super talented and I’m loving the catchy songs. I liked both these songs and have downloaded them both. I tried watching a couple of live performances but the screaming was so loud…felt like Beatlemania. Anyway, loving the reactions.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Yeah, I watched a fan shot live video one time and all I heard was crowd noise. I’m thinking the properly produced live vids is the way to go.

[@iduli02]

You HAVE to check out bts live during concerts to see just how well they sing live :) This live performance was obviously pre-recorded because of the pandemic, and when they pre-record performances they might do a couple takes, but live in concert you can hear them so much more clearly with less production and honestly in my opinion they sound even better! Also I know comments are saying bts NEVER lip-sync, but there have been two performances in their 10 year long career where they lip-synced. And honestly it showed why they usually never do it lmao. None of them could move their mouths to the track properly to save their lives, we can see that sometimes in their music videos too😭

[@ReactionsThatRock]

That’s awesomely funny!!! The lesson I’m learning here is that I really have to check out some live performances!!!

[@MrsHeeroYuy01]

Should've made this a 3-in-1 & included the other English track, Permission to Dance. 😀 Really enjoying your BTS journey.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Thought that might have been overkill but hindsight… 🤷‍♂️

[@MarleyM414]

Butter and Dynamite are what I call car radio songs - fun when they come on; but they don’t make my headphone playlist for real listening. Spring Day is my top headphones song. Others rotate in and out.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

I’ll check out Spring Day. I do agree with you on these two songs. I always call songs like this “radio filler”. They’re good enough where you don’t skip em or change the channel but you don’t go and seek them out.

[@MarleyM414]

@@ReactionsThatRock Exactly. For Spring Day, I can’t guarantee you will like it - it’s just the one that actually got me listening to their music, when I realized I was pausing to listen every time it came on. I generally like reactions cold; but this one, you might want to just read up a snippet on what it is about.

[@sylviabustos4071]

Yes, it's live. You can tell by their singing. They are excellent entertainer's!

[@ReactionsThatRock]

That’s what got me. It sounded live but no other artist would sing live with that much motion. It’s just incredible!

[@sylviabustos4071]

@ReactionsThatRock but they do..I'm 59 y old and yes..they are for real. The problem is that you're so used to American entertainers and they really don't do anything, but these boys actually do.There was a time that they worked like twelve to sixteen hours a day just dancing and yes , they sing on the treadmill while running. They have trained for this while our entertainers do not. I know I know it's unbelievable but these boys are the real thing. If you ever get a chance to see them in concert you would be amazed and yes , they are singing live while they're dancing. One of the best concerts I've ever been to and Bring earplugs because you're gonna need them from the cheering of the crowd

[@trudieconroy4167]

THEY NEVER LIP SYNC! They practice singing running on a tread mill. Unlike western groups these guys practice 12/16 hours a day learning a routine. They started the group when they were teens. Jk being the youngest was only in middle school. Can’t judge kpop groups by western standards totally different.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

It really is different. I expected KPop to really just be western pop music with Korean lyrics. It’s such a different vibe and sound. Really enjoying this dive in to the BTS world!

[@meemac4709]

In that performance at AGT it is a live performance on line during the pandemic.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

That’s amazing! 🤩

[@TracyThomas-w2v]

Forgot to say… check out Jimin’s solo work “Filter” 🔥🔥 It will make you question MANY things! 😂

[@ReactionsThatRock]

I’ll be sure to do just that!! 💜

[@reneezemlock7880]

"Dynamite" has been played EVERYWHERE, so I'm sure you've heard it. McDonald's commercial (they had a BTS meal), Samsung commercial, every damn sporting event...

[@ReactionsThatRock]

I think the Samsung commercials although I think I’ve eaten the BTS meal at McDs without having g any clue what it was. That’s how us big guys roll. 🤣

[@scapelaine4529]

I love it Go for it and then after that please listen to ON, AND THEN LISTEN TO SINGULARITY!

[@ReactionsThatRock]

I liked ON (although I did do the dancey version). I’ve not checked out Singularity yet. Added to my list!!!

[@DA-sf3vs]

A rock radio DJ?! Wow u could add JHope’s More or Arson!!! No?!?😮

[@ReactionsThatRock]

Sadly I was replaced by a computer a few years back. It was either that or move halfway around the country to stay working. Radio guys make NO money and I can’t pay my mortgage with free concert tickets. I did check out More though and loved it!

[@reneezemlock7880]

I don't know who told you NOT to listen to these songs. THEY ARE GREAT! I will say, that since you are a rock enthusiast, I understand why some ARMY would tell you not to react to these FIRST. Their English songs are definitely more on the poppy side and as an introduction to BTS for someone from the West (where the idea of "boy bands" is so ingrained), we tend to steer you towards more of their less poppy tracks first so you don't dismiss them out of hand as "just like X band".

[@ReactionsThatRock]

I think people were just trying to protect me from their overtly American style songs for fear I’d hate them (as I’m not really a pop kinda guy). Honestly, they’re great for what they are. I liked Butter MUCH better, but these could/should have far reaching commercial success.

[@heyrobwest3908]

OK you watch the original version of butter butter official MV The next 1 is butter hotter remix MV Then then we have butter cooler remix Then then we have butter cooler remix envy butter sweeter Then then we have butter cooler remix envy butter sweeter remix envy Butter butter butter remix Butter butter remix with Megan thee stallion! Dynamite Official music video Dynamite B. side music video Outtakes from the filming The original music video The original music video dynamite choreography version I think there's a dynamite Army fans version! Black swan Original black swan official music video Black swan Live live performances more dancing Theatricals just like all their live performances! But the very 1st video of their map of the soul 7 album released in February 2020Was a version of remix version of black swan perform by a European contemporary dance group BTS members didn't even appear in the video! They have music videos That they don't even dance That they don't even dance and But they have choreography for the live performances of the song! Case in point The song spring day no dancing in the music video Every scene in Every single every scene in the video has important meaning it's about the sinking of the ship Every scene in the video has important meaning it's about the sinking of a ship in Korea That over over 250 high school students drowned on! Butt live performances Of it Sometimes they're sitting down in chairs singing Just sitting there But a live But a live performance they did at concerts and awards shows has Has semi Have semi contemporary dance choreographycontemporary!

[@ReactionsThatRock]

So much butter!!!🧈 I appreciate all this info! I’ve got so much to watch!!! 🤩💜

[@sugasmeow]

Live vocal kings. The only thing BTS doesn’t do well is lip synch. If they do, you know it.

[@ReactionsThatRock]

I love that!!!

[@denisedellasantina1643]

Having fun going through your individual reactions. Concerned about how you’ll get over your aversion to dancing…as a group they kill at dance! But maybe their live shows loosen that up. More knowledgeable army will be able to point you to the best recordings of the songs you might vibe with. Unless we can convert you to an appreciator of their amazing choreo…. 😂

[@ReactionsThatRock]

I’m working on it. I’m not opposed to dancing. I’m just so used to seeing it as cheesy boy band stuff. My wife loved USHER when he came out and his dancing was refreshing because it seemed to serve the music. I saw that in JK, too. The BTS dancing seems to serve the music and that’s a good thing. It’s just an art I need to learn to appreciate. Of course, I dated a dancer in my late teens and she broke my heart… so maybe I’m just projecting. 🤣

[@JINMYRJ]

They don’t lip sync 😊 Really. You should see live concert footage of any of their stuff 😊

[@ReactionsThatRock]

I’ll have to do that!