BTS - I'll Be Missing You | Pro Singer Reacts

[@pansita3]

Hello David. Thanks for your reaction. RM is the leader of BTS and the only one fluent in English. He is Korean born and raised and learned English by watching the Sitcom "Friends". He also speaks Japanese and is the main song writer/composer of BTS. He is a certified genius with an 148 IQ. For better appreciation of their voices I recommend their Japanese song "Film Out".

[@entropyawylli24]

Don' t assume they do just "pop"... they are very versatile and master a lot of genres.

[@Yoonji9212]

Don't assume anything if we're talking about BTS😂

[@erika-g4mer_yoongi207]

Yeah... I've never seen such versatile artists in my life... they really aren't afraid or afraid to try new things... because they're good at literally everything! 💜

[@shopriskybeads]

This song made me Army. I adore this rendition. These young men are on break as they release solo albums / serve their mandatory military service so it’s a great time to get to know them better. Watch BTS Festa Room Live for a great sample of what they do. Let them in. They will change your life. 💜💜💜

[@Newyrnewme]

I’d recommend their Born Singer from their Proof Live (well all 3 songs actually) as well as Their 2021 Festa Room Live. 💜

[@moonadict7]

I second that

[@Newyrnewme]

@@moonadict7 but for sure need to watch the Guide to BTS Members the Bangtan 7 as well as the Rise of Bangtan. 💜

[@chinaprincess2007]

Me too

[@AlexaOleksa]

2:34 kpop is not a genre of music, it's industry that originated from Korea and has set of unique elements that can be identified as kpop. BTS mostly does pop music, but their roots are in hip hop, electronic, rap. They delve in rnb, neo soul, ballads, synth etc. Ofcourse them being group of 7 people makes their songs unique structure wise and it can be a kpop feature cause most of kpop oriented towards groups that can be as big as 12+ people. Bit there are "kpop" soloists as well.

[@addison5938]

RM was born in Korea not in the US. He learned to speak English after his mother bought him the entire DVD set of the show Friends. He has been the only one fluid in English although the others have been learning English along the way and are getting much better at it.

[@georgiana3112]

You do have the usual preconceived notions about them, I do understand where it comes from, but I hope you will listen to more of their own songs (they have over 300 as a group + each of them have solo songs)- they cover more than the usual pop songs you are thinking about. I recommend their korean songs, they have 3 songs 100% english and those are the most usual "pop songs" - the korean songs are mostly written/ composed/ produced by some of the members, so have deeper meanings (everyone will try to make you read the lyrics also, just so you know 🙂)

[@BansheePurple]

The synergy That BTS has is just amazing and I love how their voices are different from each other, each member bring something different to the table, they as soloists are so different and when they mix their voices and talents together is just on another whole level. Thank you for the reaction! 💜 I truly find BTS unique, their artistic identity is so strong and special. I mean, I do still listen to some other kpop songs sometimes and I had listened a lot for years and even used to stan others but I have to admit there's no one like them ngl. Nowadays I always end up getting bored bc of the repetitive songs of others discography, the meaningless lyrics, lack of originality or bc I just don't like their "sound" but that's just me. Oh and I also find BTS' performances the best! they ust have an amazing stage presence and you can feel their passion thorough their voices, they can do ca performance with crazy props and a crazy choreo or be there just sitting like this one and I would be totally entertained and satisfied, they just know how keep your attention and mesmerize you which I truly find very difficult when other artists perform in or out of kpop. I jknow that there's a lot of Armys who have similar thoughts but of course everyone has different taste 🤷🏻‍♂🤷🏻‍♂ (btw I'm not throwing hate but saying the main reasons why I find BTS special)

[@lalalolo9419]

#JIMIN #JIMIN #JIMIN#JIMIN

[@ananyaa6664]

Loved your genuine response! I'm excited to see you discover more of BTS and find out that they are much much more than what is understood to be a "boyband" in the West. They are unlike anything you have perhaps seen in the sense that they have continuously strived to grow and evolve and will continue to do so. ARMYs, their fans, follow their lead in doing the same and that's what makes BTS special!

[@Resistance_Is_Futile1of3]

Thank you for sharing this reaction. I came over from your Stray Kids reaction and I am glad I did. BTS are the OG 3rd gen Kings and I know that SKZ really respect them, as they should. Their versatility as singers and rappers show through and created a nice, buoyant harmonies throughout this song and definitely placed a personal stamp on this touching song. I know they can dance as well but of course the vocals were top-notch.

[@BrendaHardy-x5v]

They also did a cover of Coldplay’s Fix You, which really showed off their vocals .

[@monikakrell9251]

Rm is Korean but he learned english by watching all seasons off the sitcom Friends

[@christinafreeburn1888]

KPop is the industry. It's not a music genre or "style," but I understand how you would believe that were the case. Great reaction! I love listening professional musicians, etc. getting to know BTS, and other groups from KPop.💜

[@DavidBraileyLive]

Thank you for the correction! And for not being unnecessarily mean about it, I wasn’t joking when I said I don’t know anything about it and I wanted my first experience to be genuine. K-pop being the industry rather than a style makes complete sense, and I will do my best to address it appropriately in the future! (Just a heads up, I’ve recorded and scheduled everything up until the 11th, so please forgive any mishaps, and there will be, until after the 11th of November. I don’t want you to think I’ve ignored you) thanks again!

[@christinafreeburn1888]

@@DavidBraileyLive Of course not.☺

[@shannonslutzky4754]

I hope you will continue down the bts rabbit hole…they have so many amazing songs in many genres 💜💜

[@marmieof4964]

BTS are multi-talented, humble & caring. Please always turn on your subtitles so you know exactly what they're saying as most of their songs are deep. I hope you start down the BTS rabbit hole. You will NEVER regret it. I am so thankful my daughter introduced me to them almost 4 years ago. Their music videos, choreo, dance practices, award shows, etc are always amazing! Even their variety show is fun! Thank you. I would suggest BTS Festa 2021 & A Guide to BTS Members: the Bangtan 7 to know their beginning & each member, how they came together & what they've had to overcome.

[@aliciaenriquezk]

First time here, love bts, here a Mexican 60 year old army and liked your reaction! 💜💜🇲🇽🇲🇽💜💜

[@priss123]

BTS es BTS,ufffffff así de simple. Muchas gracias por tu reacción 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️💜🇨🇱

[@mhecyeuh3080]

When this cover was released...Sting saw this cover and gave a thumbs up to BTS. He even posted it in his personal twitter account promoting the cover tagging Bighit and BTS Enjoy and thanks for reacting to BTS. RM is the only member fluent in English (the first one). He learned English by watching the series Friends...😊

[@MarinaEariel]

I might be a bit of a weird one but I like when reactors choose songs randomly. To me this kind of approach is entertaining. A lot of reactors start with a song which captures their attention because of different reasons (it's on the KZbin trends, it has the feature of an artist they like, a Patreon asks for it...)

[@КираМихалева-с4р]

Yes,same

[@Rnim_ksa]

Thank you for your reaction to this wonderful band ✨✨ I love them, they are really talented, I hope you see more songs for them, especially in live, they dance and sing at the same time. 👌🏻💞

[@CarVivLie]

Watch NPR Tiny Desk for a live performance of their own songs.

[@moonadict7]

They are all korean RM (the first guy rapping) is juste fluent in english

[@mycatisapokemon]

These guys didn't train from early age to be idols (the exception may be the youngest Jungkook). I don't think any of them planned to be in an idol group. Two of them were trained professionally as dancers. Two were underground rappers. One was in school for acting but was approached on the street to audition for Big Hit and one only went to an audition to support a friend and was asked to try out. So the dynamics of this group is unique to Kpop. They did train together for years after making the group and became brothers. Each member is different and brings something different to the group. That's what makes them so special and is why ARMY adores them so.

[@sagijai]

All BTS members were born in Korea, and they speak almost all English well, but RM is the most exceptional. I'll look forward to your reactions

[@НимаДашинимаев-ф5у]

Многие и сейчас берут уроки английского

[@HALPIN76]

More BTS please 🙏🏼💜 Loved your reaction, thank you 💜💜💜

[@mhecyeuh3080]

You may want to check their cover of Fix You by Coldplay sang live at MTV Unplugged too. It was a cover approved by Coldplay.

[@beckyjoadams4206]

Thank you so much for your reaction. You would really enjoy their NPR Tiny Desk Concert! You should check that one out. They do just about any genre of music you can think of, and they are singers, dancers, and actors! Do a deep dive and I promise you'll be amazed! 💜

[@maximoon7077]

Thanks for giving BTS a chance and your genuine reaction.💜🙏!

[@eileencritchley4630]

Noooooooo they are not anything like 'Western Boy Bands' they are something entirely different.

[@AlexaOleksa]

Well, the original song is not hip hop, the cause original is Police - Every breath you take, Diddy's I'll be missing you is remake of Police song

[@rbsmmm]

You should watch bts in tiny desk concert or a medley of snippets of a few of their songs in a video called bts room live 2021

[@jm_estefania13]

La hermosa voz de Jimin angelical💛🐥💕

[@silvy4413]

They adapted this song to the pandemic and not the same vibe as PDiddy, Faith, group 112 ( and of course they covered Sting ). It’s a great version

[@eileencritchley4630]

BTS are a group that is based in Hip Hop with 2 of the 3 Rapper who were originally part of the South Korea Hip Hop scene both as Rappers and Suga(aka Agust D) also as a producer. They don't have the normal Kpop sound nor do they Sing or Rap about the things most Kpop groups sing and rap about. They are not typical for Kpop group . They are a group of solo artists they all play at least one musical instrument all are Song Writers, Composers and Producers each to a greater or lesser extend and have complete creative freedom. Their lyrics are always important and if they sample anything they pay for the samples unlike most of kpop. They had coaching and taught the history of Hip Hop from Coolio, Warren G, and Tony Jones. Each member has a different voice one one you said has a interesting voice is V he's the jazz lover and plays the saxophone. They'll use whatever genre they like and will mix them as they see fit. They are not what people expect when someone hears the term 'Kpop'.

[@trudieconroy4167]

Thanks David for listening to our guys. Enjoyed it. You might like On Kinect Manifesto or their songs with Cold play. Check out a live performance to get the full effect of the boys in action. Can’t wait to see what you do next. Nana 74 so. California BTS ARMY

[@marivilcabanit8106]

Bts were all born and raised in korea but the KIM NAMJOON aka RM or Rap Monster study english byhimself by watching american TV shows FRIENDS he's the one fluent in english like a native speaker but all the other 6 members are studying english too.

[@RLC63]

💜 💯 💜 👏 💜

[@loribarnes6289]

You noticed the "head voice" and that is Jungkook (JK). He is their lead singer and has an incredible range. He does the guide vocals for the whole group when they record a new song. Check out his older solo songs (Euphoria, My Time), his newer solo songs (3D, Standing Next to You, and actually his entire new album Golden!) and his beautiful songs with BTS where he shines (Truth Untold and House of Cards). Then you also noticed the deeper full voice and that is Taeyhung (V). He has one of the most unusual smooth tones of any modern singer. Check out his older solo songs (Stigma and Winter Bear), his newer solo songs (Slow Dancing, Love Me Again and especially a jazz KZbin video he did "Le Jazz de V") and his songs with BTS (Spring Day and Blue and Grey). Welcome to the rabbit hole!!

[@DavidBraileyLive]

Wow! Thank you so much for this great information and for being so kind! I am gathering all of this and will be adding it to my next batch of music reviews. Thanks again!

[@terebinthias]

@@DavidBraileyLive Just a quick note. The commenter above was spot-on with all the info - except when you mentioned the very high "head voice", you were actually hearing Jin - Kim Seokjin - not Jungkook. JK is a phenomenal singer and he does indeed do a lot of their guide vocals and has an amazing range, but Jin was singing the high part there. Also an incredibly talented singer and known for his lovely "silver voice". He has solo songs on BTS albums (Abyss, Tonight, Epiphany) and also released a track with Coldplay right before enlisting last year, called "The Astronaut". He'll be the first out of the military in June 2024.

[@rositasoe6379]

BTS have been around for 10 years and ain't stopping. Excellent performer, with only one fault: they sound better live... ohohohoho.

[@pennyyoung3997]

You automatically called them boy band with one song!

[@DavidBraileyLive]

They have attributes that are reminiscent of boy bands... BTS and similar groups are the result of entertainment evolution and all "pop groups" are somewhere on that family tree. For someone like myself, being exposed for the first time, without exposure to current pop music, its the best resource i'm familiar with to use as a comparison. I'm sorry if that's taboo, as it says on the thumbnail, its a blind reaction by a working performer. If i'm not singing it, or learning it to sing it in the future, i'm most likely not listening to it because i need a break, so i don't get out much.

[@user-qd5gr8ql2w]

‏‪5:01 his name is V (taehyung ) he's the baritone of the group

[@Army_armyy]

More bts💜😊

[@reneezemlock7880]

BTS is not like most other "Kpop" which is more of an industry than a style/genre of music, so don't expect other groups to sound anything like BTS. They just hit different.

[@mmariedelle5511]

Just additional info: BTS made this cover during pandemic and the rappers made their rap parts to convey the message about missing people they haven't seen for a long time and those who they ill never see again (those who died) and they conveyed the hope that one day soon the pandemic will be over and we will all be able to hug and see each other again.. Notice that RM changed some of the words in the English rap version and SUGA and J-HOPE made their own rap verses in Korean... Glad to see you enjoyed their cover... 💜💜💜

[@DavidBraileyLive]

That is wonderful! Thank you for your insight, I wish I could speak every language but unfortunately my Korean ends at the number 10. Apologies for the incorrect assumption, while it was based on common practice, I had no intention of taking anything away from the talent of the group and I’m happy to know I was wrong :-)

[@mmariedelle5511]

@@DavidBraileyLiveLove your open-mindedness and I love your reaction...

[@rbsmmm]

As you come to know their discography since 2013, you’ll see they are diverse in genres. Bts in my opinion has surpassed being just kpop. They are great and true artists

[@ericaelizalde1544]

BTS 🫰💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🇦🇷 Argentina

[@monikakrell9251]

in this group the are 3 rappers and 4 vocalist, most off theme learn to sing when the joined and some had to learn to dance, the write and produce there songs. The have 6 nr 1 songs ay Billboard 100 and 6 nr 1 Albums at Billboard 200 and 12 Bilboard Awards, Check out there Grammy performents 2022 whid the english song Butter

[@s.susanmarandi9080]

The reason they chose this song was that it was the height of COVID lockdowns, and they were missing performing for their fans, called army.

[@juneseghni]

Of all the songs they have done you picked such a weird one- a cover at that , performed seated thereby missing their own style and indcredible dancing. I do hope you get to see something more representative of their work. I add to the comments of others in suggesting their Festa Room Live 2021 .

[@rebeccabuxton1324]

Thank you for your reaction to BTS. I was a bit confused because you said that you had not delved into KPop but spoke like you know what style of music BTS has. Do you know? People, including myself, think that KPop is pop music but KPop is an industry. KPop bands sing diverse genres, not just pop. For instance, BTS music incorporates heavy through to ballads, edm, neo soul, hip hop, RnB etc etc. I hope you check out more BTS songs. The 7 member band includes 3 rappers and 4 vocalists. They all write, compose, and produce music. RM, the leader (the role is more like a sports team captain than like a lead singer) is the only member fluent in English, although the others are learning and getting better. He is a genius (literally, IQ 148) and taught himself English by watching the American show, Friends.

[@DavidBraileyLive]

I’m sorry for the confusion. It was a first time viewing a performance from BTS, and wanted it to be genuine when I viewed so I did not cheat and went in to it with zero insight, exactly as I say on the thumbnail. I did not mean to come across comparing them to Boy Bands, they are far more than a reincarnation of an old brand. I simply utilized boy bands to explain a point thoroughly. BTS is 100% their own entity and brand, i apologize if i was unclear. My videos are only trying to give insight on what goes in to making an amazing performance amazing from the perspective of someone with years of training, insight and experience in the industry. Thanks for taking the time to comment :-)

[@hayeck38]

oh if you start with kpop then you choose wisely to begin with BTS hahahahaha but for your next reaction video, if you like, i sugggest to try TAEMIN - GUILTY

[@lzn1006]

They aren’t just pop

[@sharonlahaye5803]

Great reaction. More BTS, please. There is a rap line of 3 members and vocal line of 4 members = 7.

[@firetech700]

RM is KOREAN! They’re all Korean!

[@pyejammiesfanfic640]

RM became fluent in English by watching, 'Friends'. I think all Koreans learn English at school but school English is not good. RM's English is so different to the other members of BTS none of whom are fluent. Their English is quite heavily accented but improving. Some of the K-Pop stars are non native Koreans, (like Felix of Stray Kids) or have been to school in the States or elsewhere so they are totally fluent in English like, Tablo (Epik High)and Taecyeon (2PM) who both studied in the States.

[@jOT707]

What stamp of k-pop?!?!

[@DavidBraileyLive]

Nothing bad in any way, I was just saying they made the song their own instead of mimicking the original and I enjoyed what they did. :-)

[@BrilliantHuman]

@@DavidBraileyLive When Beyonce does a song, we would say she put her stamp on it, and not the stamp of pop in general... In rather the same way BTS has put THEIR stamp on this song and not a whole genre or industry that they may or may not represent from your exposure of just 1 cover. But i think it's fair for people to point that out. Many reactors will listen to any Korean group and blanket statement, 'ohhh, so this is kpop'. No, this is BTS. But in the end you did say that THEY put their own brand on it, so fair enough. :D

[@idilgok2420]

5:03 It's V and his solo album 'Layover' released. It has 5 songs and 5 music videos. If you love Jazz and R&B, can you react his solo works Singularity, Snow Flower and Layover Album please?

[@rebeccabeebe1]

Your idea of what KPop is IMO couldn't be further from what it is... I know the western music industry likes to try and compare them to boybands from the 90s and the early 2000s but I think KPOP is so much more than that.. Suga of BTS describes it like this "K-pop includes not just the music, but the clothes, the makeup, the choreography…all these elements I think sort of amalgamate together in a visual and auditory content package" no offense to the Backstreet boys or N'sync but they couldn't do what these KPOp groups are doing... KPOP more of an industry and not a genrer

[@DavidBraileyLive]

I’m not using opinions or subjective feelings on these videos, using group bands of the 90s is simply because it’s the closest comparison I can use. Also, please be aware that you’re watching a blind reaction, I’ve not heard them, heard of them, or ventured in to that very large world of entertainment… so I’m learning as I go. I give insights from a professional in the industry, i know BTS are a result of the evolution of western boy bands, K-Pop as brand to everything that worked from western groups and improved it for their audience… music is connected to each other by its very design. So factually, Boy Bands are incredibly relevant and connected. It’s simply a fact of the design, it’s a fact of all modernizations, but it doesn’t mean Kpop isn’t unique in a million ways that groups of the 90s would have never dreamed. I do this because I have 20 years of knowledge from both experience and training, there are objective factors in this line of work as there are in every other, and I base my reviews off of those

[@BrilliantHuman]

@@DavidBraileyLive Objectively speaking Kpop itself actually originated in the early 90s (starting in '91) by a group call Seo Taiji and Boys who fused western hiphop, rock & EDM w/ choero and Korean and evolved from there and not typical western boy bands like Nsync, Backstreet Boys etc. Per a Vice Article titled, "Seo Taiji and Boys Pioneered Socially Conscious K-Pop for Groups like BTS" (2017)..."The industry standard of experimenting with sound, dance, and fashion came from Seo Taiji. Even now, we see their influence in groups like NCT 127 and BTS, the latter of which is arguably the biggest name in K-pop today. Recently, BTS's staggering popularity has been linked to the group's socially conscious lyrics. But in this, as in many other respects, they are following in the footsteps of Seo Taiji."

[@ruthfischer7615]

Thank you for your reaction! Not bad. But it seems you do not know what "K-pop" is: try: bby gang mag "BTS vs. K-pop" which has a section about it. (he has also done quiet a few interesting video essays) BTS do all kinds of genres but come from Hiphop. There are similarities with the 90s boygroups but a lot of them are superficial. You have to see one of their full performances like for "Black Swan" or "On" to understand the difference. It helps also when you know they do amazing concept work over multiple albums and have told till 2020 a story of coming of age: in school, youth under hardship, literatur/philosophical, self-love- psychological. They also dropped a pandemic album. Afterwards it gets a little complicated because SK politicians, Covid and oportunities like the Grammys - even a law made for them - delayed some of their planed solo work and military service (some of the members are at the moment serving) - which they began to get into last summer. They will come back in 2025 - they have recently signed a new contract. They write (or are at least heavily involved) and even partly produce their own output. Declaring them just a pop boyband is like saying the Bealtes had some success: Paul McCartney was asked in an interview for the promotion of his own music if he believed that "authentic" musicians still existed - the implication was that there wasn't - and he named BTS. Taylor Mari has a short intro called the bangtan 7 You nice! Keep going! 💜

[@missheju169]

2:36 hi please check Boracity discography essay of BTS so you get the map because you bet you will enjoy the journey. And don’t worry the 800 likes so far will sit with you through the long minutes It is a map it won’t reveal too much but it will explain so much I hope you will enjoy the route. 😊

[@monikakrell9251]

No the are not like other boygroups, there lyrics is speciel the toutch peoples hearts, the are singin about bulling, haters, depression, menthal health, the have saved many people just by there lyrics

[@maritorres5092]

Estoy descubriendo su canal , no mentiré , solo he visto las reacciones a BANTANG 💜 Cabe decir que BTS modifico la letra , no es la original

[@sagijai]

It's not K-pop, but it's called Forestella Crossover groups are also recommended. Forestella is a phenomenal group. There are also a lot of cover songs, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Badromance, Despacito, KOOL, Phantom of the Opera, White Night, and Nella Fantasia. You'll never regret anything you hear. I'm also looking forward to Forestella's story soon. For your information, Forestella is also a Korean

[@TheTwil1]

Didn’t sting write this song?

[@DavidBraileyLive]

He wrote the original, yes. So I suppose a better way to title it is BTS cover P-Diddy and Faith Hill’s cover of Sting’s I’ll be missing you. That’s a mouthful. Lol

[@taptaphello123]

I'm a little confused when you say they put their stamp of kpop on it... what does that mean to you pro singer??

[@DavidBraileyLive]

Nothing at all bad. I simply meant they made the song their own, rather than mimicking the original.

[@HG-if6pc]

you should check Ateez - the kings of live performances!

[@lzn1006]

What’s wrong with having accents in a cover

[@fuhua]

pointing out an accent doesn't mean he thinks its wrong to have it.

[@justice7071]

I love that they sing their songs in both Korean and English together.

[@geekyreader34]

HTS is sincerely no k pop group. The music industry puts them in that category. But if you really hear all the music they write, compose and produce. BTS are no boy band

[@Shelly-bts]

Use your talent in other ways. Please don’t ever use BTS to help you build your channel. In my opinion, you should be ashamed of yourself for even trying to understand what they have to offer.

[@DavidBraileyLive]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 My 20 years of industry experience, extensive training in music, singing, acting, and dancing from one of the top schools in NYC, is laughing at your funny joke.