BTS - "Dope" | Official Music Video Reaction

[@sarabarreiros3524]

"I Need U" is the song that started getting them a lot more attention along with "Dope." They're on the same album!

[@nurfalika]

INU, Dope, Fire, Spring day, Not Today, Dynamite. I think for non-kpop fans, the songs are still acceptable.

[@moonchild3860]

I think that is only in Korea. BTS have always been more popular overseas since their rookie years. :)

[@nurfalika]

@@moonchild3860 I also think like that. BTS actually gets quite a lot of attention from international music fans. although the lyrics may not be understandable but their song is very good and their genre as a rookie was also well received by non-Koreans. But it's also true that the peak they attracted a lot of fans was when HYYH was released

[@moonchild3860]

@@nurfalika i honestly think they peak every year. Lol

[@sua421]

True because that year I became so surprised many of my friends started recognize them despite my effort to introduce bts to them during 2014 era

[@itsme_justjenny]

The song is about working hard, grinding hard to get your dreams. notice how they are in different clothes for different jobs. Police, lawyer, accountant, doctor etc. :)

[@wintvrxtae]

@ferximochola what is it about then mr genius

[@kevindrdrill]

​@ferximochola7596calm down

[@mariajin9836]

You’re right- this is a 2015 song from years ago! BTS used to post MVs on other networks’ channels because they weren’t big enough yet, and needed the exposure from a higher traffic channel. HYBE eventually posted those videos to their official channel.

[@ashablue78]

It’s actually cause 1theK was their distributor, I’m pretty sure HYBE took over that once they could

[@bxdias]

you should watch the explanation of this song, the lyrics are very critical about society in general, especially RM's rap

[@sc33h3o3]

yes i wish i could watch more reactors watching lyric explanation videos, i was TOTALLY blown away when i recently watched a Korean explaining the lyrics to their rap tune Ugh! on dkdktv YT. I'd always heard how deep their lyricism is and the meanings in that tune were so incredible, and such a timely message......

[@christineb.3744]

Where do I go to learn about the meaning behind the lyrics?💜

[@bxdias]

@@christineb.3744 You can search "BTS (song) lyrics explanation"!

[@guadalupeaguilar4164]

The reason why the BTS comeback is the most awaited one is because we are all curious of what kind of style of music will the make, they are so unpredictable that even ARMY tries to figure out what will gonna be the next concept...🤯

[@lainee1217]

The word they are using which is translating to “dope” in English is more similar to our slang of saying “sick” as in “that’s sick” when something is cool or awesome so it has that double meaning in this song too. Not just a flex song about how cool they are but how they were working so hard to the point of being sick to get to where they are when other people were out just having fun.

[@nvnjln4151]

this is what I like from their songs. everything they have said on their songs, they make it happen

[@taybb5325]

That's soo true ..

[@leeswhimsy]

It's really hard to beat young/baby BTS - especially their choreo's. They have said in interviews that their CEO (at that time) would review their choreo and he would even check to see if they were all looking the same direction (with their eyes, not just have their head the same direction) at any given point. These guys DID grind for this - there was a time when they practiced 12 and 16 hours a day. A lot of the early stuff is heavier on the rap. After all, they were supposed to be a hip hop group, but that got changed to a kpop group. Love baby BTS!!!!!!

[@ShellyMarinPrice]

I actually like their earlier songs a little better because of the rap, but they are so talented no matter what genre they choose to perform. Just unbelievably gifted young men.

[@han3716]

BTS were ignored and disrespected when they first started and in 2015 they got their first win, started to get famous and recognized.. people were doubting them and hating them and this is their respond lol.. theyre not as angry anymore because no one dares to doubt their success :)

[@cessku]

BTS don't stick on one genre. They are very versatile. That's why lots of music lovers fell in love with them because of their style of music you just can't find a BTS song you can't like 😊 Glad you guys are back in reacting to BTS songs 💜

[@camilasalazar457]

I'M SCREAMING. I love the reaction like always. Please react BTS MMA 2020, is just insane.

[@wander_vall3313]

Their early years were challenging. They really did grind to make it to the level they are now. I always interpreted Dope like "we worked harder than you can imagine and we deserve all the success we get."

[@moonchild3860]

This song is actually more of a social commentary. A lot of people especially in Korea have given up on other things in life such as socializing, dating, marriage, etc in exchange for a successful career to have a stable life. Basically, this song is talking about the sad and harsh realities of life we are currently living in, wherein to have a guaranteed financial stability and/or great career, you have to work harder than everyone else and give up on things that actually make life worth living for. One of my favorite social commentaries by BTS is their song Go Go. It's sort of mocking the YOLO culture but at the same time, it's saying that it is the reality people have to live with. People can't help to live a YOLO lifestyle because of the situations the young people are facing in today's world such as low minimum wage, high unemployment rate, and inflation. So, some have given up on saving for the future and just live life in the now.

[@stacieburton67]

Ahh what a classic 🥰. You guys should definitely react to Spring Day and I Need U… these are two EXTREMELY IMPORTANT songs for BTS and ARMY! Spring Day is a beautiful and emotional song that means so much to so many people. Even though it was released back in 2017 on their album titled You Never Walk Alone, it is still charting the Korean charts to this day! After you watch it, I would recommend you check out an explanation video to really understand what it is about. And the song I Need U, released in 2015, was the first song to garner BTS an award on a South Korean Television Music Show. This song was a turning point in BTS’ career and laid the groundwork for future stardom.

[@JackiieVRM]

This was actually their way to clap back to criticism they had been getting about plagiarism and being copycats, so in the most Bangtan way they made a song about it. It is made more obvious in some lines than others; like J-Hope’s part when he says “We’re drenched (x3) in sweat in our practice room, Look my great (x3) dance moves prove it all” and Suga’s “Even if our youth rots in the studio, Thanks to that we are closer to success” that’s them basically telling people that the success they had they had earned themselves, with their hard work and determination. No plagiarism or copying needed. The most obvious of all is when Jimin sings “This is BTS style, nothing like those lying wacks” once again making it clear that their success is their own, nobody else’s and no help or cheating needed. Because BTS is anything but one dimensional, they also use the chance to take some shots at the older generation. RM says “The media and grown-ups say we have no will, denouncing us, Why kill us before we can try” right after talking about giving up at 3 (Sampo), then 5 (Ohpo), then 6 (Yookpo). This alludes to what it’s been called the “give up generations” in South Korea. The numbers reflect what older people say that younger people’s type of lives and their circumstances have come to be in later years; referring to the cruel and competitive Korean job market system that caused youngsters to give up on many things. Sampo generation is said to have given up on courtship, marriage and childbirth as a result of focusing all their efforts on doing good in school to have a better chance at scoring a good paying job in the future. Ohpo generation has given up on courtship, marriage, childbirth, employment and home ownership for the same reasons. Yookpo generation no longer care about courtship, marriage, childbirth, employment, home ownership, and interpersonal relationships according to what could be called Korea’s baby boomer generation; and so on and so forth. So in summary, Dope is also BTS subtle dig at the media and older people, telling them that they were working tirelessly and restlessly not only because they had not been handed anything on silver platters but also because they couldn’t help but to make it harder for young people to succeed by criticizing them nonstop when all they were asking for was to be given a chance. That’s why RM also says “So can i get a little bit of hope? (Yeah) Wake your sleeping youth and go”. Dope is an awesome song with amazing, hard choreography and more than skin deep meaning. BTS’ recipe for success.

[@aparnay6391]

This was one of the first songs that really got the BTS ball rolling 💜

[@archive2500]

BTS was already rocking 7 years ago, you see...

[@goodone6731]

i think these guys were very genuine with the reaction so far like i have seen many other youtubers overreacting . but you guys are good.

[@chavikim515]

Reaction explained this song for better life.

[@joaniewwh3502]

this is a hustle song, a homage to all hard-workers. those who grind instead of whining but merely wasting their time. rm's verse is deeper than we can understand in english. he's talking about generation gap and how the youth is perceived and treated... 💜 it's a dope song. hehe

[@julianatanzi6087]

I'm glad you brought a classic one this time! You're right, it's indeed a 2015 song and they did receive a lot of doubts back then.

[@kayla480]

Always love all ur reaction videos

[@matildisnurlina1663]

Thanks for your reaction, I really like it. waiting for other reaction videos :)

[@jline1890]

old BTS is wild and bold. Since BTS is now established they have to maintain that good image and reflects to their current song but old BTS lyrics is the DOPEst. Mostylyrocs are from them being dissed and bullied

[@MarK-hn1sz]

The song tells you how hardwork will pay success in your future and this song actually what made me a fan of BTS. I was struggling as a Junior doctor during this song came out and listening to this song and it messages makes me endure the hardship that I went through as a junior doctor. This song really help and motivated me to work harder and it's true, now I'm on my 8th year as a practicing doctor in emergency medicine. So yeah, I'm kinda feeling Dope as well!

[@galileacastro527]

This choreo is one of my favs from them! Honestly I love this song!

[@lauriemontijo]

Yes, this is a very early hit. I am so happy they got to this point where they could say all of this because they could start to see just a bit of their incredibly hard work paying off.

[@lunaeclipse5768]

this Dope coreography was like the samurai for ppl who haven't heard anything about BTS

[@lavastone9434]

And they actually representing young generation, they wearing different uniform, there are cops, detective, doctor, an office worker, pilot, racer

[@sugasmeow]

This is for anyone who puts the time into their career/passion.. not just BTS. If you’re out enjoying your youth, know that there are people grinding who will surpass you.

[@ana_korea]

You must watch live performance for this.

[@purplepeaches_]

I forgot how fun this song is, when you first hear it. Such a classic

[@jyangtoho]

Thank you so much! Now if you can do spring day and I need u that would be great !

[@V_NYC]

Multi leveled artistry, our BTS! Thx for your reviews & interpretations!

[@BEOMIEPRINCESS]

Another song that gives off the "I'm better than you" type vibes is their song WE ON, I highly recommend listening to it, it is criminaly underrated. It's so underrated it hurts lol. Please react to it

[@usagi009]

" I reject rejection " That's dope

[@MewDenise]

Yes, their popularity popped off a bit after this song

[@mhecyeuh3080]

You should watch the Dope dance practice video as well. You can see the whole dance and appreciate the choreography more. They reallg are Dope. Thanks for reacting to BTS.

[@missc.visser9947]

They started out as a Rap group and then transitioned.... Its also where Idol comes in... When they started to change their style from darker, rap, more hard core to the lighter, colorful/cheerful genre some haters said they lost their identity and gave it up for fame and popularity - westernized. Especially RM who was heavy into underground rap chose to be an idol instead for which he was criticized by the other rappers/former fellow rappers... And with idol they saying the dont care anymore... Their are many different sides to them and they will keep exploring it... And they blend all their styles, genres, personalities, etc. so well... And every era tells their stories, truth... Like chapters/volumes in an ongoing series...

[@jamilahnurhalisa8349]

2022, and dope is still DOPE!!

[@lpjm]

Please react to BTS’ lyrics explained by a Korean… any song of your choice lol. They are all great ! And very informative… you will understand why we praise their lyrics so much 💜

[@thisisrenren3657]

This is the video that made me look into bts

[@ARMY3_114-7]

They ARE dope and they know it. They just slay and they know it (even though it’s mainly Namjoon that emphasizes on it).

[@Eklovesjbtl1]

You need to react to their debut song no more dream. You’ll see how young they are and how much their music has changed.

[@V.J.27]

Bts write songs as per their mindset. Back in 2015 they were dealing with too much hate and people claiming they'll resort to nothing. So their songs had a lot of anger in them back then. Now it's more about their mindset as the biggest group in the world and dealing with responsibility that comes with it. You will not see bts faking their lyrics, ever

[@jessaa.4256]

They always had an excellent music video

[@mac9822]

Please check their first ever 2 songs, No More Dream and We Are Bulletproof Pt. 2. These songs are rap heavy too.

[@roanneavemendoza]

Thanks for this reaction more old BTS mv song DANGER,NO MORE DREAM,BOY IN LUV,WE ARE BULLET PROOF

[@Billyausoa]

The sing that got me into it all i remember watching this whej it was released

[@mirellatubillas1244]

My fav song omgggg I love them

[@Justt_mellow_maniac]

Yes! The choreo is ✨

[@ДюсеноваАсем]

Thank you so much best reaction!

[@marlabrannan8180]

I'm about to try getting a novel published - this needs to be my theme song. Like "I reject rejection" yes!

[@junyuuh7492]

Early BTS HAD THE HARD HITTING MUSIC!!

[@qearaaa01]

Suga part is the best

[@Tale_MinDeulLe.012]

The meaning behind the song is awesome.. 👏💜

[@cherylmaemojado6978]

I love BTS so much💜💜💜

[@carynnaidoo6069]

Love the reaction can't wait to see what else you react to

[@AsviniPrakashKrishnaPrakash]

I would love to see your reaction to BTS Dionysus Performance! It would be great if you guys did a video on that. Loving your reaction videos lately!

[@sweetcreature1013]

a whole lot of their songs are centered around this theme. you just need to listen to more lol

[@dramaqueens8190]

This song is one of my favorite😎can you guys react to bulletproof part2

[@saibestboy]

I love your BTS reactions,, hope you’ll keep reacting to them

[@kata7867]

You need to watch their (BTS) MMA 2019 - DIONYSUS and MAMA 2020- ON performance. Its as DOPE as DOPE can be!

[@ma.simeonapatigayon3089]

Now i am your fan guysss. New subscriber 🏆🤗

[@s.susanmarandi9080]

How nice to see another BTS reaction from you so soon; lately you seemed to have been forgotten about them, so this is a very pleasant surprise! 👍 It's kind of been a long time, so I don't really remember which songs you have already reacted to, but I'll just put in a few suggestions: Jin recently did an OST called "Yours", which is absolutely gorgeous; Jungkook did a cover of Henry Styles's "Falling"; Taehyung (V) did an OST called Christmas Tree; JHope "Blue Side"; not sure if you've seen "Film Out"; the BTS cover of Coldplay's Fix You, the BTS cover of Missing You; also, My Universe (Coldplay x BTS) and the documentary about the making of this song; House of Cards (old but gold, watch the live, though); BTS performance at the United Nations, BTS performance at the MMA award show (2019, 2020, or any of them, actually), ...

[@nicoleduvalle1570]

Thank for your reaction

[@vivalavtae9431]

Your new set up is goooorgeous frfr 💜👏

[@archive2500]

I mean y'all are going back so it makes sense that you are getting closer to their hip-hop/rap roots and you here more of their rapping so...

[@DGReacts]

Great reaction guys, been watching you since the Jim Jefferies Gun Control reaction but somehow missed the fact that you react to KPOP up until I started checking out KPOP myself!

[@newmoonshewolf09]

Oooooh loving the new settinggf

[@rivenleah3254]

For reason, ive seen this song 1000 times and when you said shorts and suit jacket I was looking for pee wee herman lol

[@Leticiabeatriz99]

OOOH YEESSS😅🥰

[@Mindful00-u6e]

BTS group were being falsely shamed on copying / plagiarizing some other group ( don't remember the name) . Then they released this song as answer to all haters, proving they are original and it's other who copys them. When one read the lyrics, one will understand it.

[@adio7]

um no this song is not banned stop spreading false info.. only jhope's line is censored sometimes that too if it's only played on tv

[@katanalu41]

You should react to live “Tear” performance!✨

[@vivianasantos6079]

Danger BTS! Pliiiiiiiiiis! I love you

[@azmatt.98]

Omg i LOVE YOUR REACTIONS SM😭 PLEASE REACT TO MORE TY

[@nofen2002]

Yas..... finally..

[@karinapxx]

I recommend I Need U extended version, a great song

[@neirouzchaabani3844]

Guysss, Istg the tannies live is so so so top tier, plzzzzzz react to them live 💟

[@berlang]

you should watch live version of Dope! 💜

[@sandradorato9208]

Dope is dope

[@kuuumoo]

ソクジン本当にかわいい。甘いボイス

[@ebcva9721]

The old BTS is very different from what u see now. They're old songs are veeeery good!. 💖 They used to be hip-hop. If u also watch their old dance practice, they"re soooo good!.. 💖 The new BTS look really super stars and calm. Before they're like very hungry proving themselves and u really see the passion in them. And the lyrics of their songs before are soooo deep. 💖 By the way, I'm a subsriber from the Philippines. God bless y'all!.. 💖🙏

[@bxdias]

oh cool background

[@AmeeraShop]

Yoo pls react to more bts old songs!! they slaps fr

[@hobimonieforlife3204]

okay .. since i know i probably won't be able to attend a concert any time soon because of this pandemic, IF YOU GUYS WANT TO WATCH THEIR CONCERT IN PERSON, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THIS SONG AS WELL AS THEIR FANCHANTS TOO .. because it's more fun and the energy will be a lot higher ♥ By the way DOPE is a song not only made for BTS but they are basically letting all hard working people to tell themselves that what they do and achieved is DOPE ♥ thank you for watching them ♥

[@msdeepanjali7713]

you guys should also try out the vocal line songs like truth untold and house of cards. you may like them as much as the rappers. good luck

[@Meza890]

They perfom Sofa stadium in LA last month watch and you will see the different🔥💯👌

[@goeienacht]

2:59 yes I thought the same too hahahaha

[@azucenalabid241]

yes bts is always the best 💖💖💖

[@heyssye_]

Next we are bullet proof PT.2

[@Nicole-pc6hs]

Have you guys checked out the medley concert where they do all cyphers live ?

[@adeyaniyani1721]

thanks for react for our boys...I love bts❤

[@reneedassonvallemartinez7681]

You guys should react to “ I need you” and “ Run” from bts!!

[@tineagust]

you guys try to react at lovemyself by bts

[@akuna-r2u]

Reaction to dope + silver spoon + fire + run concert I think it will be a lot of fun

[@vanramos17]

Louder than bombs by bts next 😁

[@ahilyadeshmukh4304]

more bts reactions please ... live stages pleaseeeeee

[@younhakim29]

Your new subscriber here 🤗💜