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[@wrighteousj]

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[@susank.548]

Will do! 🫡💜

[@laraneves7622]

Done,pre-saved!!💜

[@raiderang]

Done!!!

[@Ella-qk1rt]

did it🥰

[@MarilynPF]

I think you seem like the best person. I really hope you and City of Sound just blow up. You make good, very good, music and I see how hard you work. 💜

[@katezabrze1]

What Army are shouting are bts fan chants. They start with the leader. Then it's from oldest to youngest. It goes like this: Kim Namjoon! Kim Seokjin! Min Yoongi! Jung Hoseok! Park Jimin! Kim Taehyung! Jeon Jungkook! BTS

[@serenity9299]

Even though Namjoon isn’t the oldest, he gets put first (rightfully so) because he is the leader!💜

[@lizzymartin3305]

Alright, who else read that chanting it? 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@pattysimpson93]

@@lizzymartin3305🙋‍♀️💜

[@reneezemlock7880]

NOTHING in all my 40+ years of concert going can compare to the feeling of being surrounded by 52K ARMY screaming "YOU CAN'T STOP ME LOVIN' MYSELF" :) They did a live performance of this for the Jimmy Fallon show and recorded it at Gyeongbokgung Palace, a NESCO Heritage site in Seoul. It is 1000000% worth checking out since you can see the full choreo and it is BEYOND beautiful! They also recorded Mikorkosmos there as well. This performance was at their 5th Muster, a special fan concert with skits and games as well... the same show with the "Dimple" and "Pied Piper" performance and the vocal line version of "Ddaeng". The crowd was chanting the fanchant, their names from Leader then oldest to youngest, BTS.

[@susank.548]

I can't get enough of the Idol performance at the Palace! It just blew me away,and the outfits were just beautiful ! Similar to what they wore singing 'd daeng!', when they all joined in!💜

[@vivivante8125]

When you said you haven‘t heard Jiminie growl I remember how many live gems you haven‘t seen yet

[@evantesseract737]

Same! He has such a great growl.

[@silviamunoz6863]

Yeah he needs to listen to Tony Montana, e.i. 😊

[@maryanncaratay1660]

Dude, watch mma 2018 and 2019. I promise you won't regret it. If this performance is good, that is 10x much better😊

[@hulda608]

Absolutely

[@snagglejag1977]

YES. Your guy has some focus time that will blow your mind.

[@gretchend6823]

💜

[@jeanny4204]

have y'all checked his cover of The Astronaut - Jin tho??? his cover is amazing show some support as he did to our fave kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5Con6SEqdehpLsfeature=shared 💜

[@Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz9698]

YES

[@breeroe]

Jimin's growl and whatever demon possesses him when he dances are why he is my wrecker. this song is always best live!

[@mandeefarley1399]

“You have no idea how deep I am in their catalog.” 🤣🤣🤣 Love it!

[@Itm449]

The MV for this one is wild. This is what I heard (I wasn’t aware of BTS at that time). Basically, they were getting criticized for so many things - green screen (when they didn’t use it), clothes, glasses, not being Korean enough, whatever the other fandoms and Kpop companies could think of to make fun of. So in the MV they did it all, used green screen out the wazoo, glasses, weird clothes, bright colors, Korean cultural references all over the place, etc. It’s completely trippy. The song and the MV, one great big f-u. And then they made it a hit, and had a killer choreo, and that was a 10x f-u all the way to the bank. Very satisfying. Honestly, I really like Jimin’s fan bit in the MV and then his high notes, and the choreo is amazing (there are much better performances of it out there), but Hobi sweater is awesome and I want it 😂

[@anitralarae_mahjacat]

This is, in fact, the most chaotic live version of the song I've ever seen. Better, more cohesive versions mentioned above 😸 This is one of the most intensive choreographies they've ever tackled 🌈

[@bryannelang8929]

Seeing the way BTS is able to hype up Army before & during this song is NUTS! I’ve never seen artists be able to make a stadium go wild & transform into a dance party. I legit thought SoFi would explode!!! It’s the most beautiful chaos ever 💜

[@myysharona]

I love how this song was a clapback at both the people who said they were too Korean (not “Western” enough) and also the ones that said they weren’t Korean enough anymore. Traditional instrumentation, references to traditional folk singing and then performing in stylized hanboks a lot of the time. So glorious and perfect, so sassy.

[@ejentabi]

Watch them doing "Idol" in Jimmy Fallen's BTS week or watch their dance practice, I bet your jaw will drop.

[@kouyuu]

Jay, you know I've been suggesting this, please stop digging your heels in and watch the full mma 2018 and 2019 performances.please!

[@jeanny4204]

have y'all checked his cover of The Astronaut - Jin tho??? his cover is amazing show some support as he did to our fave kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5Con6SEqdehpLsfeature=shared

[@sdmk7220]

idol is iconic - they were being criticized for not having a kpop sound, so they went full force with traditional instruments, traditional dancers on stage and even the mv is over the top in the best way; and they are so polite and positive about telling haters to f*off... also, i don't know what it is about a masculine man painting his nails black but ... yeah ... niiiice :)

[@kahliahensley1522]

The begining was the fandom chant! Its naming all the members oldest to youngest but with the leader first (RM is the 4th oldest. Middle child haha) It goes Kim namjoon (RM) Kim seokjin (jin) Min yoongi (suga) Jung hoseok (jhope) Park jimin (jimin lol) Kim taehyung (v) Jeon jungkook (JK) Bts!

[@stefaniekritzler6401]

Mama 2019. Trust us. You need to do it before your show. Think of it as inspiration. We purple you

[@OT7_DopeOldARMY]

Idol is ridiculous in concert. SO GOOD!!!! The hype, the music, the crowd interaction - the JUMPING!!! I can't wait to experience it again in 2025!!! 50K+ fans screaming "YOU CAN'T STOP ME LOVING MYSELF" at the top of their lungs is the BEST thing ever!!

[@selenenavarrete9050]

Omg yesss! My videos from PTD Las Vegas are so hype.

[@zonrey2781]

@@selenenavarrete9050 We were at PTD Las Vegas day 3 & 4. In line for merch from 12:15 am until opening. By 10:20 am got all the merch we wanted because we were #20-21 at the line. At August D Chicago Concert, same thing, over 10 hours in line for merch.

[@selenenavarrete9050]

@@zonrey2781 nice!!! I was at D Day in Chicago as well!

[@wolowolowolowitz]

This song was a clapback of sorts, when k media and people started saying BTS is westernized now, forgotten their culture and what not. They were starting to get recognition from the western media were doing interviews and award shows so. That’s why the lyrics. And the dance and the beats and melodies are very similar to the folk/traditional korean music. And the avatar on stage. This song is aggressive, not rapline aggressive but yeah. And a banger at concerts.

[@elizabethbottroff1218]

I agree about the Jimin, "grit." His growl in that performance gets me EVERY time. 😍🥰🎶😊#OT7💜

[@camilacarcamo8914]

Army was singing our fanchat, here I leave it for you : KIM NAMJOON , KIM SEOK-JIN, MIN YOONGI, JUNG HOSEOK, PARK JIMIN, KIM TAEHYUNG, JEON JUNGKOOK, BTS

[@paolaccorrea]

with this song in particular they always find a way to bring korean culture to the stage when they perform it at awards shows and they do it flawlessly every time

[@emmaalexander9030]

If you love the grit in Jimin's voice I would recommend his and Suga's live performance of Tony Montana

[@madxinthebox]

HOBI always delivers 💜

[@Loretta2304]

Have we done a live medley yet? If you like to hear Jimin growling, there are a couple of medleys out there where he goes NUUUUUUUTS.

[@jocelynemartinez2630]

They released Idol in 2018 because it was when they started gaining popularity in America, and they were accused by haters of becoming "westernized" to appeal the masses. BTS said "bet👌" and released this banger full of Asian sounds and imagery in the MV AND stages. The "chaos" you see at the end is Asian traditional dancers and images. Most of their live stages for Idol include Asian references because it's part of the concept that ties the song together. Once they started releasing English songs (2020 and on) the hate of "becoming westernized" came back in full force, so their performance of Idol in the Tonight Show is so significant, they performed from Korea in front of Gyeongbok Palace, a historic royal palace. They might be Wold Wide famous but the NEVER forget their origins.

[@Sloan8123]

The crowd is doing the fan chant. It is the names of all the members starting with the leader, Kim Namjoon, Kim Seokjin, Min Yoon-gi, Jung Hoseok, Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung, Jean Jungkook, BTS💜

[@karen4624]

nice reaction. you should react to their 2018 MAMAs award show performance, Jungkook, jimin, and Jhope, eah doa short performance before the song start, celebrating Korean heritage. Jimin was recognized for his traditional fan dance. I believe this was aimed at the haters, especially the ones who dissed the rap line.

[@goodmannerplease]

Mama 2018 you have to watch it absolutly

[@isabellereffas3679]

I think we can tell you're here for the right reasons, love to see your enjoyment of every new BTS song. Keep the reactions coming. You're true blue Army now.

[@ewelinarutyna7333]

4:14 for reference you should see the MV. It’s just a masterpiece and a real in your face all you haters

[@stillwithyou7072]

They did Idol live at Wembley Stadium in 2019. It was a life altering experience. They are so good, the best performers.💜

[@miyujet4750]

Your whipped for Jhope is showing 😂😂 love it!!

[@ArmyCarat236]

The beginning, it's fanchant by ARMYs goes like from oldest to youngest member, but RM's name at first as he's leader "Kim namjoon, Kim seok Jin, min yoongi, Jung hoseok, Park Jimin, Kim taehyung, Jeon Jungkook, BTS!”

[@lizvalacon]

Finally!!! i found a hobi bias on youtube , thanks algorithm❤ and he a rocker guy🤟🔥 im staying! Good luck in your project btw

[@armystacinator6732]

Hobi is my bias as well. Love him so much 💜💜💜

[@BeeOT7]

3:06 lol when BTS songs have long intros or rlly powerful intervals we sing their government names in order from oldest to youngest but we put Namjoon first bc he’s the leader plus BTS at the end. Kim Namjoon! Kim Seokjin! Min Yoongi! Jung Hoseok! Park Jimin! Kim Taehyung! Jeon Jungkook! BTS! Then sometimes there’s just a moment or two that felt right to just sing BTS! BTS! Boy with luv is a perfect example of both. While most of what u have experienced so far is concerts w just army, where things are more partying together w bside tracks & were a bit more rowdy, we try to be more organized for performance shows like inkigayo & award shows so we can participate wo taking away from the performance. It used to just be armys creating them on our own but we were so organized abt it that now the company takes the time to write them for us so we can have more time for studies or work. But it’s still nice to surprise them w smth extra we came up w ourselves at concerts from time to time. Ex: Reflection when Namjoon says “I wish I cld love myself” for four whole measures we responded to every time w “we love u” which inspired him to change the last two bars to “yes I do love myself” I need u to know that u are the ONLY yt I wld sit here & type all this for 😂

[@AbyssEnthusiast]

I love how hyped you are about J-Hope ❤ V's part is easily my favorite in Idol, along with that ending with Jimin. SO HYPE. Good luck with Scars!

[@alexpage3330]

I feel like you need to create a shirt with a blurred pause shot of J-hope that says "that's my guy"

[@PandaMessiah]

The beginning is our fan chant. "Kim Namjoon, Kim Seokjin, Min Yoongi, Jung Hoseok, Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung, Jeon Jungkook, BTS" You'll hear that at the start of almost all of their live performances

[@lydias4867]

i loved the "im exhausted i need something fun" and the solution is play bts videos literally the other day i was feeling very very angsty i was just sad and upset and my mom was like "just sit down and put on bts videos thats always like your medicine" and she was damn right, i hadnt realize that out loud so that was nice she saw it first, i almost cried lol idol is a masterpiece, it is fucking demanding on them and they still do it and enjoy it every single time, you can see how they breathe at the end literally fighting for oxygen, its always amazingly performed, you really should watch more of idol performances youll see! its always amazingggggg

[@YaGurlSunshine]

Idol was written as a response to accusations BTS was receiving from the KPop community of being too westernised, while also being ostracised from the Western Industry and constantly being disrespected and ostracised for being Korean. So BTS decided to do something that would piss both sides of this off. Idol incorporated traditional instruments and music styles, they danced in hanboks and incorporated so many cultural references that western audiences wouldn’t understand, producing the most kpopified music video I’ve ever seen, later pushing this song as an outlet to perform traditional Korean dances at Korean award shows. They asserted their pride in their culture as an ultimate form of self love, making it clear that not only do Kpoppies not get to decide they weren’t Korean enough, they weren’t about to act less Korean to make the western world more comfortable. But also, the original version of the song (this is a remix that incorporates more of the traditional instruments) incorporates elements of gqom an African style of EDM, a very deliberate choice highlighted by safari imagery and their iconic suits from this era- they were making yet another statement, we’re not westernised, we’re god damn GLOBAL. Idol has been the card they play ever since every time they get accused of being too westernised. During Dynamite promotions so many Kpoppies were being so loud about BTS having one English song among hundreds of Korean and Japanese masterpieces- while western sources were trying to make it seem like BTS had finally given in and were going to let go of their Korean identity to succeed in the west. So when they went on Jimmy Fallon for the week, they started out with a cute version of Dynamite with Jimmy and the Roots- and then immediately followed it with a performance of Idol in hanboks in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

[@ruthfischer7615]

The song is also the last point in their "Love Yourself" era. After going through the steps of creating the "perfect" relationship (any kind of really), noticing that they lost themselves to this/denied who they are - which lead to the destruction of the relationship - to aknowledgment that you have to love your "imperfect" self first before you "love" others. Idol is the celebration of this "Love Yourself". It's a beautiful journey that began with "Intro Serendibity" (and thought so many "new" words to Army). Three concept albums that only make full sense if you go from song to song till the last one to find the answer.

[@ashtonbryan1776]

Being in the audience for this song is literally an entire experience. It’s so fun. Especially that they can get 60k+ people to scream you can’t stop me loving myself ALL TOGETHER. A total experience

[@ahlamhossain7906]

@3:00 This is the fanchant: Kim Namjoo Kim Seokjin Min Yoongi Jung Hoseok Park Jimin Kim Taehyung Jeon Jungkook BTS

[@ivib.8567]

Should we formally inform him that he is hobi biased? Haha

[@lnh14]

Idol will always be THAT concert song. One of the highlights of every BTS concert and each time they whip up a new remix and it's always SO epic and hype. By the way, there is a video of BTS reacting to their debut stage performance and they make fun of each other when they don't know which camera to look at. 😂 BTS were rookies once too. But damn yes they are now veterans who always know where the camera is and how to work it!

[@mariirds]

I always watch your reacts waiting for you to pause the video and say "that's my guy right there" everytime Hobi shows up aonwednedowindndiowednow

[@materamitlau5233]

They r so addictive,💜

[@annaparry4045]

This is one where I would recommend watching the official MV to get a better understanding of what’s happening. It’s fun too !

[@Memegrapellack]

In 3:00 - Armys are screaming the fanchant (their names): Kim Namjoom Kim Seokjin Min Yoongi Jung Hoseok Park Jimin Kim Taehyung Jeon Jungkook BTS

[@christinebaukus8281]

Just amazing how they can dance so hard, and then sing so clearly at the same time. They must practice singing while running marathons.

[@keipattoncake]

ARMY were screaming the fanchant, it begins with RM as the leader, and then the rest of the members Kim Namjoon Kim Seokjin Min Yoongi Jung Hoseok Park Jimin Kim Taehyung Jeon Jungkook BTS

[@anei9510]

Jhope 🔥🔥🔥

[@alicesworld1]

Actually, the MV is pretty spectacular and full of Korean cultural symbolism. You would REALLY get a big kick out of it. It is EPIC as far as their MVs go! Best of luck to you. I have pre-saved Scars! 💜

[@kirazalea5234]

If you wanted to see another performance where Jimin (and V) have a lot of grit in their voice, "BTS We Are Bulletproof PT 2 Live 2016 Concert (Epilogue in Macau)" is my favorite!! It doesn't have lyrics on the video unfortunately, so you'll have to look those up on the side, but We Are Bulletproof pt 2 was one of the first songs they ever released, and it was them venting their frustrations about people who looked down on them and pointing out that they worked hard to get where they are. I think you can definitely feel that energy in the way they perform it!

[@that_ace_simp]

my god you NEED to watch their mama 2018 performances! (Fake love and IDOL) One of their best live stages ever, in my opinion. The stage actually shook! Nice reaction btw

[@jessicas5633]

The crowd was chanting the army fan chant. It’s the leader first then the members in order of oldest to youngest ‘’Kim Namjoon, Kim Seok-Jin, Min Yoongi, Jung Hoseok, Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung, Jeon Jungkook. BTS!!’’

[@tasfiaahsan6262]

its a ritual now u pausing the video to say j hopes ur guy..its great

[@janzprincessgo6913]

All Idol performances are always "more is more is more", which makes it all the more awesome

[@samsandoval8972]

Loved that they are your break for the chows of life!!! Can’t wait for your new song!!!

[@samsandoval8972]

Obviously can’t check autocorrect…meant chaos…not chows!!

[@ipurpleyou5227]

All the best for your next show. I'm pretty sure you can do a big breakout, you and your band are so talented, love your music. I'm rooting for you. Greetings from germany

[@wrighteousj]

Thank you thank you!!!

[@Sehyam3005]

Me encanta del como ama a Hobi 😂💜💜💜

[@boredkueen8784]

Its believed this song was a response to the main criticism they were facing at the time: that they were becoming "too westernised". Obviously this isnt true, people were just salty that bts was becoming so popular internationally and in the west, to an extent that no other kpop act has before (or since) The music video is also beautiful and well thought through !

[@summersnow30]

And this is the song that made me an ARMY. I was living in the darkness before I heard that. Loved this video, it reminded me of those early wonderful days.

[@jeroldbeyabold7929]

I’m doing this for ur benefit pls watch August d and Jimin tony Montana u will never see jimin the same way again

[@betysmile3618]

Plz react "Tony montana" live you see another jimin how raps with suga.💜

[@kesnyder620]

Idol always brings the house down! Saw this live in LA on Dec 2 , 2021, it was amazing!! Best of luck on your Dec 2 show!

[@lynnplansahead]

Honestly you could make a reaction channel just to the incredibly IDOL performances. LOL This was the guys saying F U to the Kpop industry as well as the Western one. Finally just screaming i don't care what you think of me. call me whatever you want, i'm going to keep doing me cuz I love myself. It is CHILLING to be surrounded by ARMY when they perform this. Can't wait for your new music!

[@joyce01018]

you will also love Jimin's growl or lower registered voice, it's great😀💜💜💜

[@kookh11]

Idol was the first song I ever heard by BTS that made me fall in love with their music

[@lesliejaramillo2637]

Their stamina is unmatched! What terrific performers these guys really are! ❤

[@Oo_myl_oO]

That song and performance is spectacular! I absolutely love how you react to J-Hope!!

[@yukifoxdemon]

Beautiful chaos sums up BTS pretty much perfectly and it's one of the many things we love about them.

[@ksmk8]

No matter how many times I’ve seen this in concert it is still the best part of the concert - the energy in the whole arena/stadium is out of this world

[@lushpop-pt8mk]

that sound you hear in the beginning in a fanchant. all kpop groups have them, instead of singing the lyrics you only say specific words. this specific fanchant is a namechant listing the members full names from leader (kim namjoon) and then oldest (kim seokjin, min yoongi, jung hoseok, park jimin, kim taehyung) to youngest (jeon jungkook)

[@marena_7403]

Just listened to „but one ghost“. Awesome song!! Excited for SCARS

[@wrighteousj]

Ahhhh thank you for supporting City of Sound!

[@ChelebelleOT7]

Scars was absolutely beautiful!! I love it!! Keep going strong 💪 City of Sound!! 💜❤️💜

[@wrighteousj]

Oooo thank you for supporting COS!

[@lisas44]

Got the City of Sound t-shirt - it's beautiful and well made. "That's my guy right there."

[@wrighteousj]

OOOO I LOVE THAT

[@Kookiepookie2025]

Jungkook looking at my soul at the end 👀💜

[@mimigarcia468]

Todos son geniales, pero es la voz de Jimin la que me captura. Siempre con Bangtan

[@surianikadir4230]

Pls check out BTS at Wembley Concert! Its out of this world! Thats where the Rap line did the Cypher that u reacted to!

[@eileencritchley4630]

Oh yes please as I was there it was insane.

[@suga4tea-uk3my]

Anpanman reference !!! J may be sleep deprived, but he still knows music catalogs 💜

[@AuryIris]

Kim Namjoon Kim Seokjin Min Yoongi Jung Hoseok Park Jimin Kim Taehyung Jeon Jungkook BTS!

[@bbcon5214]

it’s so funny to see both you and GameBoyy slowly becoming army lmaooo

[@diggymodesti6139]

Good luck with the show guys, you deserve it

[@susank.548]

You,again ,3am! How's it going? Love you'alls music,truly! Best to you all,may joy be your doorstep,everyday😊💜🫶

[@wrighteousj]

🥹❤️💚💙

[@cindylepo6784]

Every BTS song is a banger. Every. Single. One. Its mind blowing actually.

[@leighparker233]

I haven’t seen this live version, I love the normally cute Jimin with a bit of assertiveness added!

[@stargazing2628]

You've seen younger Jimin ,man was all aggressive.

[@jjot781]

Great job on Scars, it moved me. It's great that I found out about her from Spotify, not from watching you here talk about it. I wish I was anywhere near LA on Dec 2nd to go see you all! Break a leg!

[@wrighteousj]

Thank you for supporting us!

[@ewelinarutyna7333]

Best way to break it up. Idol is amazing ahaha❤ good luck on the show!

[@DA-sf3vs]

I love you fanboying over your guy! He is my guy too!!!

[@jessicadaniel9853]

I liked Idol.. since it was released… BUT I loved Idol once I saw it live. It’s just one of those songs meant to be performed with a stadium full of people.

[@SongbirdAliWhispers]

I just love your whole vibe so much. Seriously. Can't wait for the new song!

[@SongbirdAliWhispers]

lol @ recognizing Anpanman

[@SongbirdAliWhispers]

Look, sometimes all you can say is "that was awesome" lol

[@madxinthebox]

That's my man right there as well 💕

[@a2g2u2s.t.d]

the best part...this performance is on the lower end of their epic scale for this song. this one they DO UP and go so hard with it.

[@ameliamoore3310]

Can't wait to hear your new song all the best. Love your reaction. Love BTS, my bias, J Hope and RM, please react to outer tear at Wembley. Thank you

[@PandaMessiah]

5:34 ARMY sees, ARMY loves you for this

[@YaGurlSunshine]

I love how you can see the earlier moments of BTS’s habit of dropping a line here or there to prove their singing live during big performances, they started it in their mic drop era but have continued it to this day. Even during their Dynamite Performance for the Grammys. They’re LIVE and they’re going to make sure no one can argue that

[@user-jn1vz2yv7g]

Thanks so much for this reaction to this song. I have been watching your reaction videos for sometime now and i really love them. What the fans were saying in the beginning is the ARMY chant where they say the members full names. So, what you hear is: KIM NAMJOON KIM SEOKJIN MIN YOONGI JUNG HOSEOK PARK JIMIN KIM TAEHYUNG JEON JUNGKOOK BTS The chant start from the leader to the other members from the eldest to the youngest.

[@shakunmarie]

Yup they are a bunch of bad good boys😂😂😂😂. Though we are in Malaysia, wishing you and City Of Sounds all the best.

[@wrighteousj]

Thank you!!! ❤️💚💙

[@trwl40]

I woke up from a nightmare and here you are. Now I can go back to sleep. 💜

[@wrighteousj]

🥹❤️💚💙

[@LibraHasFun]

Okay, but I’ve heard that Brrrrrrap live and nothing beats 50,000 ARMY doing it at once!!