BTS Talk Identity Crisis, New Album 'Map of the Soul: 7'

BTS, in an interview with Variety, open up about the confusion, creativity and inspiration behind their new album, ’Map of the Soul: 7.’
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[@variety]

Subtitled version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZe5gnqZq8yge7M

[@Herlindalyn]

Variety thank you much better

[@camilavaldes8610]

thank you!

[@fatimahibrahim2111]

That's much better thank you!

[@shasha1545]

thank you!! i would prefer hearing their korean 1000% more

[@yoongi_pooh5946]

Maldito sólo lo utlizan

[@eusuntmaria4071]

The translator's voice sounds a lot like Jin's and when he started talking I thought that Jin got fluent in English out of nowhere lol I was so surprised

[@cale-nims6975]

Lol same then he suddenly switch to korean😂

[@henaa5614]

Lol me toooo

[@Strul83]

I was like.... ? 😂😂

[@CharChar827]

Lol! 😂

[@imyoume7041]

lmao samee

[@youknowbts1104]

What is your next goal? Min Yoongi: grammy nomination Grammy: *WRITE THAT DOWN WRITE THAT DOWN*

[@angellyavila569]

We all know it's gonna happen 😂

[@hyuckkk]

CHARLES EVERYWHERE

[@pradnyamhaske2136]

Its gonna come true coz till date whatever yoongi said has been come true...yeahhh grammy just wait for that moment

[@damien8113]

We don't even need to set a timer it's gonna happend

[@anitasharma1616]

@@hyuckkk I know right

[@hdjejdjdowjefs6830]

This is like the only American interview where there is good questions

[@anunknownstay]

because jeff benjamin is an amzing interviewer who knows a lot abut kpop and is friends with some idols. he really is something else

[@lhryena]

jeff benjamin is a kpop ambassador and specializes in korean music and culture, that is why he is able to dive deeper into questions like those. He is really different from others and is a great person in general.

[@user-pv8wd2fx6b]

There’s actually a few now that are good some even better than this one go check out BTS at the Grammy Museum or MTV Fresh Out plus a lot of the ones they’ve done this comeback are good

[@Maimoona_b]

Zach sang show

[@Its.michaelesmith]

Zach Sang interview with them are always good

[@nellieeriksson310]

I only have one thing to say: Jimin just getting hotter and hotter That was it for me thank ya

[@mutsis1723]

i agree

[@Alyssa-senpai]

I third this. I agree

[@maajamohan8325]

He knows it so well he wrote a song about it

[@breadgenie1438]

staring into my soul.....yup

[@sisand4891]

Yeahhh! 🔥

[@dayrz4199]

I don't think their energy was off, this interview was not about yelling and fooling around, it was a serious talk about the album ! I appreciate that considering their US interviews are always about collabs, who's the member that's always late, etc.

[@shayd4553]

I enjoy how this a serious and considerate 1 to 7 interview with the group. It's not during or in the midst of some event, or showcasing, or what ever. It's their own temporary private space for the interviewer to ask very considerate and actually music-topic-driven questions. And I haven't even mentioned there is a Korean-English translator present (that seems to be there at the interview, but I am not sure), so that way the members can thoroughly get through message across in their own language without having to struggle their words through English like they usually do.

[@Lauruniaskieriii]

It annoys me when they ask them what BTS stands for or who’s their favourite US artist like we KNOW... WHAT THEY SHOULD ASK is more deep questions or questions that aren’t asked in every single interview

[@shayd4553]

@@Lauruniaskieriii Exactly! We want the answers to the deep questions, not some shallow surface trivia

[@Lauruniaskieriii]

Shay Kaleigh Daffron literally!!💜

[@dayrz4199]

@@shayd4553 True ! All the members can talk and give more formulated answers

[@lieutenantdorian]

everyone: *talking seriously* jungkook: rubber baaand jimin: NO- tae: wow rubber band

[@hammy420]

Alex Barton wait a good comment

[@vseditzx6383]

WHY CAN I HEAR THEM SAYIG THAT JSKSJSJJD

[@ellagrigore]

Thse 2 share the same stupid brain cells

[@purpleglamour9089]

Yep sounds about right😅

[@seven5410]

I love your max pfp

[@minananano]

In the lyrics of We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal, Jin sings the line, “We were only 7” This shows that only 7 boys are enough and are needed to make a big dream possible. I really feel him and the other members when listening to these songs. Most people know that the song “ON” is technically a sequel to “N.O” that released in 2013, and they are linking this album to the past to show how well they’ve done and the amount of success and support that has been given to them. Another thing about the, “We were only 7.” Line. It’s been *7* years since they’re debut. 7 seems to be a very important number for not only this song, but the entire album as well since it is literally called, “Map Of The Soul: 7”. I honestly can’t wait to see lots more symbolism in other songs from this album as well and future albums! Keep doing you BTS! Don’t stress you yourselves because we purple you 💜💜💜

[@estelaangeles2346]

I think bts feels like armys are asking bts to participate at every award show but in reality armys are not forcing bts to go to every award show

[@minananano]

Estela Angeles That’s true. I think BTS are pushing themselves too hard. They really deserve more breaks since they are breaking charts worldwide!

[@yumiyam9857]

Jin said "we were only 7, but we ave you all now" so basically they got pretty big but with our support they were able to grow bigger. So they needed us to get this big. or else it wouldn't be possible

[@iya8225]

Omg their growing up

[@CZORCH]

Suga is officially clairvoyant “Billboard?” *performs on billboard* “Grammy?” *attends grammy* now we just need a nomination and performance, and maybe next they could have concerts at countries they never visited before, because for me i think that the best award is everyone being able to watch bts live

[@sugadaddy3764]

i hope they come to Philippines again ;(((

[@minananano]

*What Yoongi wants, Yoongi gets.*

[@cherryp1656]

P

[@noodles9003]

they've been to my country many times but they still haven't performed here....

[@caramelmacchiatoe]

@@noodles9003 which country?

[@bengo8402]

Everyone: being serious and talking deep about the album Junkook: Playing with the rubber band and annoying Jimin with it

[@lajibolala192]

He's such a baby. Haha!

[@gebbydthe4325]

He distract me to see namjoon talk 😊

[@VaniaNabila]

Thats what actually i watch all the minutes lol, he is still baby kookie

[@meganalfonso8771]

SUCH A BABY 🥺🥺🥺

[@semonmalik627]

Golden maknae kookie🐰🐰🐰

[@redrose455]

"when you don't know where to go, I think the best way is to walk down the road you've always been walking on. " 2:57 - Kim Namjoon, 2020 Idk abt u guys.... But I really needed this Namjoon, thank you. 😢💜💜❤️❤️

[@nicolestewart4589]

Omg yes I was like wow that’s one of the best words of wisdom I’ve heard in a while and it’s so true too! 💯

[@tatertits]

Red Rose i really needed it too... he’s just the best. 💜

[@user-gw5mx4fg7j]

Quote of the year and it's just the beginning 💜

[@khyunzt1212]

OmG he said this as I read this comment👀👀

[@redrose455]

@@tatertits 😭💜

[@angelinafarrell7971]

No one: Not a single person: Jungkook: I am going to bring a rubber band to the interview because I dont usually talk🐰

[@aqsaashaikh2090]

But his energy reflected alot in these interviews

[@angelinafarrell7971]

@@aqsaashaikh2090 I know, I wasn't trying to make fun of him

[@aqsaashaikh2090]

@@angelinafarrell7971 ik babe. I was just saying

[@nicoleloss7987]

Jungkook has been taking in alot of interviews. On the Jimmy Fallon show when Jimmy was interviewing them jungkook answered the questions in English. He has been studying his English.

[@angelinafarrell7971]

@@nicoleloss7987 I know

[@Jasmine-sq6ng]

No one going to talk about how RM looked like a whole snack in the thumbnail

[@RainbowRiver]

Joonie always looks like a whole damn buffet, so nothing new there🤷‍♀️

[@froufroudeluxe]

Jk: playing with rubber band Jimin: *_YOU BETTER STOP_*

[@Cookie_moonlove]

But no, JM initiates it. JM sees the rubber band and JK pulling it 1:44 and then moves hes hand in 1:46 and at 1:47 J-Hope sees it and smiles. 1:48 JM gets JK's attention and then JK snappes it at JM's hand.

[@dvalee]

@@Cookie_moonlove you are crazy

[@ncyutaspillthattea5566]

@@Cookie_moonlove Thank you

[@elainechu2569]

Did you see his tattoo

[@newsweedge]

@@Cookie_moonlove ????? Everything alright at home?? DELETE THIS EMBARASSING SHT AND FIND A DOCTOR LMFAO

[@angeliexx]

“When you dont know where to go, i think the best way is to walk down the road that you have been walking on” - Kim Namjoon, 2020

[@jenniferj9345]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@winchii_]

i saw this when Namjoon said it

[@fremzzplum5083]

Read it while he said it lol

[@samanthajoy8897]

@@winchii_ lmao😂

[@istanthegreatest]

Why am I expecting Hobi giving Jimin another solo cd for "Friends", like what he did on "Promise"? He's very supportive to Jimin writing songs.

[@lexis7109]

Or for filter

[@naalyy8094]

Damn namjoon and his speeches be having me standing up in my room for no god damn reason namjoon for president anybody?!

[@nia160]

i stand up with you 💜

[@fayzaawawdeh9934]

Yoongi’s wish list though out the years: “Billboard hot ten” “Billboard awards” Came true “Grammy” 2018 Came true “Grammy performance”2019 Came true “Grammy nominations and solo performance” 2020 THATS GONNA COME TRUE YOONGI JUST WAIT

[@wowhenley718]

Fayza Awawdeh what he wants is what he gets

[@lottajolkkonen4545]

He want it, he got it

[@yoonsmile8271]

Fayza Awawdeh the fact that even then have realized that every thing yoongi says becomes reality amazes me lol

[@mimi_0122]

YES

[@thuvanle3500]

MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 receives good feedbacks from criticisms at the moment. We can put our faith in Grammy next year yayyy!

[@getyourshittogether4629]

*Jungkook playing with rubberband in his own world* Jimin: *this kid*

[@Kevinthewoman]

Its interesting, cause my therapist told me to do that and snap it whenever I was feeling anxious since I have severe anxiety. I think hes just very hyper active so since he's fidgety he snaps it instead would be my best guess

[@user-fo9ic3ls2x]

@Mariyam Een Saeed 1:45?

[@getyourshittogether4629]

"grammy nomination performance" *WHAT SUGA WANTS, SUGA GETS*

[@keilavaldes3758]

Dude. RM is like getting deep and he's so wise. Like wow.

[@ashishplays6126]

The fact that even after achieving all of this, they stay humble. Even to themselves. As RM stated that the album is about their self-reflection as Artists and How they think that it's still a Dream and they wonder where they are? The songs on the album all fit well with the concept as they all tell their stories about being Artists. As jungkook's *My time* tells us about how he grew up too fast and now dosen't have time for himself. Taehyung's *Inner child* tells us about his growth as a person and all the changes he went through, From being a kid who was always expected to be Bubbly and smiling, he has now became a calm Adult. Jimin's *Filter* where he signifies how he is willing to put on a filter himself to pleases the audience and get their appreciation and Jin's *Moon* as a love song for Army's in which he says he is a like a moon to Army's who are the earth and he will provide light to the earth, as he helps us with his light and inspirational messages. *ON* signifies their hardships as they say bring the "pain on" and *Louder than Bombs* about being louder than the negativity as "they keep singing louder than bombs". *Black swan* being an artist's fear of losing his passion. And the very special song which a holds a special place in every Army's heart *The Eternal* which is about OUR journey ...About BTS and Army and how they were just seven against the world but they are not alone anymore because Army's are here for them. There are no more Seven with Us This album is seriously the best Work I have seen from them. They have truly embarked themselves as legendary artists. Edit: Thank you so much for the likes, I did not expect at all 💜💜

[@ginnylin]

Thank you so much for this. I hadn't had time to look at the translation of the lyrics so this will really help me appreciate the album a lot more!

[@suhanisharma8944]

And by their ' bulletproof eternal ' they tell us about how were alone only seven and now they have received armys love and now they are no more alone no more seven . Really the true personality of each member, and as a team, comes out of this album . And Friends was awesome tooooo . Jimin wrote it for him and taehyung and even helped in the production . It really speaks his heart out. And the fact that they are still humble ....... Resemble the quality of Tru artists and Tru lovers of music.#armyforever💜💜💜

[@zeyphr1362]

Legends man

[@Anonymous-yv6de]

Suhani Sharma I thought bulletproof: the eternal was gonna be another bad boy song, but it’s really emotional and beautiful and I never look at songs into this much detail unless it’s bts, cuz they’re the best

[@mono-yl9tz]

Thank you so much for making this comment 💜

[@MT-er7mm]

One of the best interviewers, caring, great questions, let them answer in korean and had an actual translator! The rubber and jk had is a psychological technique used to keep ones hands busy if you are a hair puller, or picker, habits like that. Seemed to work well. It means JK’s is getting good attention for stressful situations! That makes me very happy

[@jocelyn9744]

Yes the questions are awesome!! I'm so happy! Also allowed to talk in Korean to let them express themselves at their best 😃 I didn't know about the rubber band - perfect Edit : English

[@worldwideslipper811]

RM : Talking. Jimin : staring at RM J-Hope : looking around and at the interviewer V: looking down a lot and nodding. Suga : focusing,talking,looking around,yawning Jin : staring at a spot,being handsome. Meanwhile : Jungkook : *..”..I’m gonna bring a rubber band to play with :O..”..* The interviewer : Very nice . I appreciate this guy.

[@ayakanene5513]

I am still dying of jimin’s and jungkook’s Hair🤦🏼‍♀️😂😂

[@rainaail7296]

Why?

[@Alyssa-senpai]

@@rainaail7296 probably because they look smexy

[@aggelikiap]

What about Jin's??? It killed me as well

[@Alyssa-senpai]

@@aggelikiap all of their hairstyles are extremely attractive 😍

[@Chloe-ul2vl]

No one: Not a single person: Jungkook: I Think I’m just gonna bring a rubber band to this interview

[@respectallpeople4512]

Now that's all I can notice 🤣😂

[@romy7670]

I can’t 😂😂😂😂😂

[@joy-mx7up]

I know right 🤣💜🤣💜

[@idothehustletoomuch9431]

Just to distract him from bothering the members

[@yeowuch]

Okay but being able to see his tattoos is kinda sick

[@Nellywritesandbites]

I feel like everyone looks just extremely exhausted, especially Namjoon... Comeback season is always really stressful for them, I hope they take care~

[@BA-gb3ol]

so true.

[@JayneAngelinaSkye]

same they all look drained. i hooe they get rest but then again they have to promote on music shows this week and next week and prepare for tour

[@gigim1434]

I agree. I feel like Jimin looks more serious recently, even in behind the scenes of the new concepts. I haven't seen him smile as much. I hope they are all okay and in good health. On a positive note, I love seeing videos and photos where they've not been whitewashed. They are so beautiful in their own skin tones.

[@naaja8995]

I feel it, I was about to tell that

[@jocelyn9744]

@@gigim1434 After listenning to the whole album I'm thinking "running so fast heads down" is taking a toll in them both emotionally and physically 🤔 (I'm sure it always has been but with the number of interviews they have to do, resting well between is so important to feel at least better with all that stress)

[@HexBangwool]

can we just appreciate how well worded namjoon's thoughts are even with the language barrier, this man is truly a world class president...best leader alive

[@shashajeonvaishujk5612]

No one : Literally no one in BTS : Expected JUNGKOOK : I got rubberband ...

[@sweetea777]

who tf was whispering “ y e a h “ during the transLATION LMAO-

[@coffeebase9657]

Time stamp? ^^

[@Luv-be8lz]

its jungkook hahaha

[@elw6323]

they’re hyping him up

[@wmw4668]

@@coffeebase9657 At around 3:41 you can barely hear it tho

[@margaux1200]

@@coffeebase9657 and 4:25 also. It's so creepy lmao

[@yoongles9786]

3:57 “What is the next goal?” Suga: ᴳʳᵃᵐᵐʸ ⁿᵒᵐᶦⁿᵃᵗᶦᵒⁿ *guYS WE GOT ANOTHER PREDICTION COMIN OUR WAY*

[@demianhernandez9122]

What he wants, he gets😌

[@angellyavila569]

If it happens I'm not even gonna be surprised 😂

[@vbinks7i728]

Damon No ! now it’s not because the « ARMY » want a Grammy nomination BTS deserved a nomination For next year

[@rinioktaviany5418]

favorite track members: RM: O'clock Suga: UGH! Jin: Moon Jhope: friend Jimin: ON JK: My Time V: UGH! "yeah i already suspect that taehyung likes UGH! as we know taehyung likes all passwords especially to his brother Suga" V: Yes, Suga is my bias

[@panchisingh4603]

Yes, suga is v's bais, he always noticing suga whether it's an interview, any program, variety shows whatever it is.

[@introvertpriyankavlogs9484]

@@panchisingh4603 true😍

[@lilybarbara4639]

The way Jungkook said "My time." That was sexy dude

[@angel1202003]

still one of my favorite songs ever

[@bubblevuvu]

I just can’t focus on Namjoons speech when Jungkook is just giggling and playing with his rubber band while annoying Jimin😂

[@okkk6982]

He's so precious

[@shashajeonvaishujk5612]

2:00 cute JUNGKOOK...he's natural cute literally killing me...😆😆😆

[@abbied.]

I love how they had a translator. I think language barrier is a big reason they stay quiet a lot. Speaking in Korean is much easier for them to say what they wanna say (aside from RM of course).

[@mughwortslongshot4545]

Abbie D. Yeah the boys are actually very eloquent when they're speaking their native language, hiring a translator is surely helping Namjoon to deliver their message better

[@vegasunni]

I totally agree. I can speak Korean, so I know that they are very eloquent and well-spoken in Korean, but when they speak English, they appear to be kind of silly with no deep thought and it makes me sad.

[@Aveline__790]

Love it too, but I think it would be better if the translator waited until they finished talking. For me it was quite jarring to not hear their real voices

[@FaranaazParker]

AV 773 I think a lot of people found it so. Variety must have read all the complaints though because they just put a subtitles version, which is great. 😛

[@Veronika-vy5ou]

Even Namjoon is able to express himself more in Korean because it is still his native tongue but he is amazing at English.

[@FreePalestine571]

Jungkook giggling after he said ‘My Time’ was his favorite track was the cutest thing

[@user-tc8kw5cl3v]

Namjoon's word were just powerful and I just feel motivated everytime he speaks up. His words are all right and true bc of their journey to be this far.

[@yeontanstyle553]

2:00 Jungkook: Nobody's watching *Pulls the rubber band* Jimin: *DON'T YOU DARE BISH*

[@Brenda-ys1sm]

that was the only thing I was concentrating on bc I was dying of laughter. had to rewatch a few times lol

[@ahmedsharneez5207]

Jimin be like : OH HE'LL NAH 😂😂😂

[@shashajeonvaishujk5612]

JIMIN : no 🙅 bab , after we will played in home ... JUNGKOOK : 😑Ok 😂😂😂

[@deedeebabybaby]

He’s so serious omg😂🥺🥺🥺

[@mejussy]

some memes was coming

[@aidee1007]

Yoongi: Grammy nomination ARMY : you heard him KARMA: *enters the chat*

[@Jay-bc7ue]

a1dee fuck Karma ! BTS deserves it all

[@wanderingtin]

Karma is an ARMY.😉

[@sessi7518]

Karma is here to show bts’ haters and for those who didn’t believe in them when they were rookies.

[@aidee1007]

WonderTin 100%

[@elizabethavila6720]

This was a very respectable interview. I am glad they’re being taken seriously as artist and not a gimmick.

[@vanessautrilla7763]

I studied Philosophy for about 6 years, and I still cant believe how smart Namjoon is.

[@chaunceyk9458]

Finally... an American interviewer asking BTS quality questions. Usually it's just nonsense bs

[@zunak8669]

JK looks like the kid who has nothing do and is sitting in the adults conversation not knowing what's going on.😂😂

[@bangtan_sonyeondan8]

Yeeeeeah that hits the nail on the head!

[@Rozi25]

He’s such a baby 💜😭

[@_pawls4301]

Rm’s english has always been amazing especially bc he taught himself but you can clearly see that he improved a lot and studied for it

[@hamburgerhelperflick]

These guys look so tired. They must have had such a long day already.

[@iwannaliveinadream]

They're all really tired, that's why we need to show how much we value all their hard work, the Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima and the "ON" MV this feb 28 deserves more from us 🙏

[@roselineevenguard3437]

They've done interviews constantly today and just flew to the US 2 days ago so that's probably why

[@hellomoa310]

hamberderhelper especially jiminie they must be soooo jet lagged 😢

[@citlalipancoatl]

Martina Sánchez Villar “ON” MV is already out

[@sabiachowdhury3267]

Subtitles r better than dubbing their voices

[@meganmeyer3263]

Pls

[@Isabel-lr2jc]

Not for everyone they're not

[@potatoes5235]

Give them translator

[@Daemon1995_]

@@Isabel-lr2jc are you one of those parasite english speaker haters

[@ChimmyandBlue]

Even more fun and pure, when namjoon translate it

[@dreamygirl2]

Can’t get over how beautifully and eloquently RM speaks, just blows me away 💜

[@kimskim]

Taehyung the biggest rapline enthusiast! He himself did an amazing job with Inner Child as well though. ♡

[@djcatzurap8335]

Jungkook: *RubBeRbAnD* Jimin: *DoN'T-* Me: _where did you get that from?_

[@SleepyRue]

its a stress reliever like if your anxious, stressed out in situations you can use it instead of picking your skin, hair pulling or bite yourself in stressful situations he was probably feeling anxious and stressed out

[@melnexjenini5974]

I swear Jungkook always finds something to play around with during interviews 😂🥰

[@YourMammie_67]

Exactly😂

[@sunnyseok5983]

@@SleepyRue u know that he used it for that specific reason?

[@clementinejones1290]

It’s used for anxiety I think, that’s what people try to tell me lmao but it doesn’t work for some people so idk? He could’ve just found it 😂

[@euphoria1267]

I can't concentrate on RM's speech because of Jungkook's rubberband... where did you find that?? And stop hitting Jimin with it... lol

[@mikha4213]

OMG, same 🤣

[@17scloud38]

Jikook paved RM'S speech ㅋㅋㅋ

[@annapau278]

YAAAS, I KNOW😂

[@muhdyan2]

When your parents are talking to their friends and you and your brothers have to entertain yourselves😂

[@cooky9985]

Same here💯

[@kayko6229]

Jimin is a sweetheart! When Hobi said “friend” and Jimin immediately thanked him and shook his hand 😭

[@jungkookjuice3157]

Finally! A serious interview! (I'm not saying some other interviews weren't serious, but I love how deep and serious these questions are)

[@bigend722]

Can we appreciate how beautifully the interviewer is asking his questions with such a calm tone ?

[@katb6004]

Big end i felt the same way!

[@Cosmos12550]

Yeah

[@mahimasingh9975]

Same like no over enthusiasm just a normal interview that we deserve .

[@nathufo]

That's because you really don't know who he is and how he treats them. Contemptuous. We deserve better. Really great journalists. We begin to have some great ones. This kind like this one begin to behave a little bit more. But I have not forgotten the past

[@chelseakim2473]

He’s actually a really popular interviewer who’s interviewed many other international artists❤️

[@hanaan6901]

Interviewer: “What’s the next step for BTS?” Yoongi: _Billboard stage_ BTS: **performs at Billboards** Interviewer: “What is your next goal?” Yoongi: _Grammy nomination and performance_ WHAT SUGA WANTS, SUGA GETS. LETS GET HIM HIS WISH ARMYS💜GRAMMYS WATCH OUT WE”RE COMING FOR YOU, WE’LL SHOW YOU WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU SNUB BTS.😜LETS GET THIS BREAD 🥖

[@fabienneawoute6740]

Yassss!

[@carolinachavez1925]

y'all the whole world would lose it, army would literally dieeeeeeee🥺

[@Risa_Rosa]

Yaaaaaaasssssss

[@somestalkerwithamoustache8789]

We're unstoppable

[@hanaan6901]

chimchim lost his jams again yup💜😂

[@shooktaejams5371]

I love the way they actually had a proper interview and where they have a serious talk about the new album 🥺

[@user-tc8kw5cl3v]

0:35 did jungkook just rolled the rubber band on jin's back? this little kid i-

[@ttaraa]

J-hope - “friend, chingu” Jimin - “oh thank you” J-hope - “oh yes” *shakes hands with Jimin* My heart 🥺

[@char.agi24]

Do you mean *my hearteu*

[@nanamojji]

yesss the cutest

[@chrisfisher2369]

@@char.agi24 it reminds me " oh my heartue "

[@ayushipawar175]

Yesssss....I feel it❤️

[@andreamarcela1483]

RM: “solo performance” THE PRESIDENT HAS SPOKEN

[@timomira6162]

*This feels like a real moment of reflection for you guys too. So many tracks are nods to past songs…* *RM:* Many things were not intended as far as our career. We didn’t know we would ever reach this kind of position. Of course, we dreamed, we wanted to get big, we wanted to go as high as we could, but we never expected this kind of energy, this kind of reaction all over the world. One day, we woke up and we were like, “Where are we?” When you don’t know where to go, I think the best way is to walk down the road you have been walking on. So, the reboot [songs] is the best way to reflect ourselves and figure out ourselves again: Where are we? What are we doing? Who were we in the past? And [who are we] right now? That’s how it happened My favourite part! 👆

[@tanyakrotowa]

2:37 first Time hear them speaking openly on this topic. It has got me. Rm explained it and I have had goosebumps

[@ossin7263]

Nobody: Literally nobody: Jungkook: *hits Jimin with a rubber band*

[@bollylinda6211]

When

[@zxhra]

be respectful when did he do it?

[@ossin7263]

@@zxhra from 1:55 to 2:10

[@ossin7263]

@@bollylinda6211 from 1:55 to 2:10 , lol

[@mimickyu]

lol haha :')

[@RRisBackBitcheZz]

I'm so proud of RM! he's great with English and he's great in explaining and give reasoning behind everything BTS has done or will in the past/present and the future. I've watched like million interviews with them but him here is something that hits home. He's not even my closest bias but I feel like he deserves all the attention rn. I don't want to come out rude but BTS should be very much thankful for his presence and leading skills cause he's one hella of a spokesmen, and greatest leader who works so hard on keeping and guiding his crew through better paths, riches and glories. I bow down king.

[@jocelyn9744]

Yes 🙇‍♀️ And they look especially tired here comeback season is stressful with all those interviews and places to go I really hope they will rest well 💜

[@RRisBackBitcheZz]

@@jocelyn9744 tbh I even think this is even the more lesser stressful and more calmer stage of their comeback. Imagine when the tour stars, city to city, country to country, continent to continent flying all year long that must be the realest most tiring stage of their comeback but with army by their side they'll eat that up. We give them strength, hope and reason guys and thats why BTS are enormous and important. I love those guys.

[@suhanisharma8944]

Rm is really the best leader . He speaks their heart out. He deserves all attention and respect . He has mine tho. And for us we r stressed out in deciding which song to listen at a time 😂(cz they dropped a bomb ) but for them it's really very hard the release.... The promotion ..... The interviews.... The choreography .... The performances ....... Interactions.....and all they are really so busy . I hope they take care and achieve what they are meant for #armyforever💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@RRisBackBitcheZz]

@@suhanisharma8944 facts yes. But army are here to keep up the love for the boys I cant even imagine how much their hearts must be filled with emotion when they are in a enormous huge centers with love coming from every single angle, that must be the most beautiful and beyond words to describe feeling and satisfaction ever. People who do not speak your language coming and showcasing all that you've never ever imagined. We can't possibly ever know that feeling but only they'll. I'm jealous. No surprise when we see them tearing up, there must be like a ball of raw and most definitely at least not enough words to describe, feelings they must feel. Their hearts are literally full at those moments. That's their high.

[@celia2495]

There's a lot of an immature army i mean who doesn't understand what u mean , but am happy To see armys who give a big support to him like u ( sorry for my baaadddd english )

[@piratiny7409]

jungkook: ya know what i’m gonna bring a rubber band to this interview

[@straycheese902]

hoseok: “friends, chingu” jimin: *about to answer but stops to shake hoseok’s hand* oh thank you

[@nabila.h9087]

WHO TF WAS whispering “yeh” when the translator was speaking WHAT FHS JECAKDNSJD

[@jungkooklover7]

nabila.h fr I got so SCARED.

[@da9558]

*plot twist* it was Hoseok

[@jungkooklover7]

I stole jimin's jams hyping the translator in the background I CANT-

[@charlenem6915]

LMAO ITS SO CREEPY BUT FUNNY 😂😂😂😂😂

[@YoutubeAKH]

It was jk

[@mrknt2929]

I liked how the interviewer didn't cut off the members when they speak, especially namjoon. I also appreciated the dubbed translation. I guess the only slight I could think of is it could be better if the subtitles are provided as well. Kudos to the interviewer for doing a great job!

[@Herlindalyn]

I didn’t like the dubbed translation. They could have just added subtitles

[@vv285]

@@Herlindalyn same

[@camillewilliams7646]

It came with subs in Variety's website. I much prefer that actually.

[@jiminvbantangboys2355]

I love how jimin said “oh thank you” and J-hope said “oh yes”

[@youlooklikeasexyworm9338]

Jungkook: *playing with his rubber band* Jimin: *imma steal that*

[@kenna8312]

Sometimes I feel bad when they ask “what’s the next step/goal?” especially during cb interviews. It’s like being in the midst of chaos of just releasing an album, and before you can even grasp reactions or the effect of your hard work, you get asked “well what’s happening next?” Releasing the album itself was the next step. Also why ask the question if their answer last year was the same? In conclusion, the question “what’s the next step?” is kind of belittling the hard work that comes with their cb. Let them digest the situation, reactions, and praise that comes with releasing an album before asking what’s next.

[@Rachel-qd5ei]

Kenna i TOTALLY AGREE

[@bindyakiren6365]

You’re an intellectual

[@BlueHat1]

I don't agree at all.

[@luv4risa444]

totally agree

[@Yeonbin]

true specially how it was the first question here if they could ask it after all the other questions than it would be okay

[@girluv55]

I’m trying to focus on rm speaking and I just see jimin side eyeing jungkook playing with a rubber bands lmao

[@internationalarmy6845]

Same

[@senature6835]

Same LoL

[@icantthinkofacreativename1802]

I didnt notice till i read that comment and now Im distracted😂

[@13rising96]

RM is truely a good talker, love to listen to him, like rosé

[@quackquack7522]

Naamjoon looks really tired and still he is giving answerss to same questions in all interviews. he is taking and being the best leader. I know he is leader and OTHERS also lead in some sort of THINGS but naamjoon is the one who keeps EVERYONE toghter. LOVE TO HIM FRM INDIA

[@minalbhambore3977]

When Yoongi said grammy nomination they all were deadly serious like before they used to laugh it out but now they know that they totally deserve it Omfg I've never got this many likes..thank you ARMYs

[@yariha3302]

Yes😭

[@taeae7724]

True 😢

[@sidhkxjs9901]

Minal bharat but honestly grammy is trash. Grammys don't deserve them.

[@sidhkxjs9901]

not to be racist but grammys is oreo party

[@mei6648]

@@sidhkxjs9901 true lmao

[@aayushisalvi2202]

Namjoon be looking like a whole meal with that hairstyle, black t-shirt and his sleeves rolled up

[@yuni_strawberi]

You got no jams I AGREE

[@yeonjunslostshoe8424]

@@saniyaseth629 Huh?

[@yeonjunslostshoe8424]

@@saniyaseth629 Nope.. he/she's correct.

[@samantaaktar3441]

He looked like damn delicious meal ❤️👀 I can imagine this man with this look in a 22+ content with y/n ( ͝° ͜ʖ͡°)

[@hellengonzalez3005]

Bro he be looking like a damn buffet TFFFFFFFFFF, BUT HE FINE AF THOOOOO 💙💙💙💜💜💜

[@dinbordzz7090]

Honestly, the interview here has more depth than those of the rest. I really like how interested the guy seemed.

[@BlueGlow26]

Only 13 seconds in and already we've got RM showing love to vocal line 👍 Hobi appreciating Friend and Jimin thanking him 🥰 Jin hyping his own song and RM casting a look 😏 JK doing the same and laughing, RM laughing and 'punched' by JK 😁 V being the rap line fanboy he is 💜

[@user-zf3ip1ps3z]

Q: Favorite track from other member Tae: Ugh! Namjoon: This cypher enthusiast would never give up. Sigh*

[@chiiiriii4082]

Give him Cypher V that he deserves on the next album😂😁💜

[@chiiiriii4082]

Such a VERYVERY GOOD interview. Contents!

[@jiminnoodlesoupwithasugaon1915]

seriously though, V is hungry for a diss track with the rap line! just give it to him already lol

[@jiminnoodlesoupwithasugaon1915]

@Idk chill

[@anushahfaheem5454]

Tae so badly wants to have a rap track..he is the biggest fan of the rap line I swear 😂

[@yeetusthefetus5347]

RM: *answering most of the questions* jin: *thinking if he turned off the stove* SUGA: *sips starbucks* jhope: *being hopefull* jimin: *looking pissed* taehyung:*straight face* jk : *trying to piss jimin with his rubberband*

[@shashajeonvaishujk5612]

Jin 😂😂😂 yes , Because he have a JUNGKOOK baby... So he still thinking (Jungkook again turned on the stove) ...😂😂😂

[@mmm-qg9qo]

I thought we were leaving this no jam bs in 2015

[@mmm-qg9qo]

@@msms_124 talking about Seokjin as if he's their mom...

[@naoqiio1276]

LMAO Im wheezing

[@ficklethingsinlife2756]

@@mmm-qg9qo I think OP referenced to BTS Bring The Soul movie where Jin was wondering if he already turned the stove or not. It's the new inside joke. Cooking doesn't make you a mom and he loves cooking.

[@crislopez0807]

This was one of the best interviews I ever saw. The questions were ACTUALLY about them, their inspiration and their journey, not just about possible collaborations and other western™ questions. Really grateful for the interviewer and the effort behind all of this.

[@felinafler2103]

Jimin is so handsome, talented & misterious. And he always stands out. Both men & women are 'gravitating' towards him..

[@jiminnoodlesoupwithasugaon1915]

Suga's wish will definitely come true. It's not even a coincidence that he's literally getting everything that he says that he wanted to have at this point (Billboard Hot 10 & top 1 album, Grammy performance, Jamsil concert, etc.)

[@MilotusLucifera]

Of course UGH would be Tae’s favorite GOSH WHY DONT THEY JUST LET HIM BE IN A CYPHER STYLE SONG ALREADY

[@jeontata13]

He is V..not Kim Taehyung hhh

[@6uteragrande]

Haha. Ikr. I feel bad for this old soul.

[@KirbStompYT1]

Watch them go missing cause Tae done finally killed them for testing his patience 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ilaera7830]

Jayla Anchrum that’s dark

[@wonlvr0209]

Yeontan Taekookie he is Kim Taehyung

[@shatha1671]

Look at them they’re sleepy and tired 🥺😭

[@DareenBeat]

wow!! variety is actually professional.

[@YciaAlves]

i realize how the media is better prepared for them when there's a real time translator for the fans. Thanks for the respect!

[@RAN-vo8fu]

Finally Yoongi clearly stated his wish : GRAMMY NOMINATION AND PERFORMANCE

[@jessicapierce3027]

Yep, no translations needed for his answer, Yoongi has is heart set on the holding that trophy, and there is no reason why he shouldn't get it.

[@NotTheKitty]

And it will happen

[@D_Agust]

I know that hope will be come true he know that

[@didihoehoe7978]

niobe niobe SOLO PERFORMANCE HOPEFULLY

[@scorpiolee17]

The fact that Jimin, Jin, and Yoongi were comfortable giving an answer without prompting says a lot

[@tomragan8479]

yoongi be sipping his coffee like "ahhhhh so refreshing" junkook be playing with a rubber band like "what are these people saying, goodness this is boring"

[@nicoleloss7987]

Jungkook understand what they are saying. He has been studying English. On Jimmy Fallon show jungkook answered Jimmy questions in English.

[@nicoleloss7987]

Jungkook was not Board he even answered questions.

[@zetteqb8733]

Everyone is so serious while Jk just being maknae himself keeps on playing with the rubber band and hitting jimin with it ^^

[@sher6153]

"What's the next level?" 2018 suga: grammy 2020 suga: grammy let's work harder ARMY

[@faleazn]

glad Jeff did this interview. feels right with somebody that respects their art and the korean industry as a whole.

[@BlueMist9667]

"When you don't know where to go, I think the best way is to walk down the road that you've been walking upon" - RM This reminded me of Ego's lyrics in which hobi says "the way is shinin, keep going now". Shadow talked about the fears within themselves as they continue to walk down this path which they are travelling for 7 years. While in the lyrics of Ego ( mentioned previously ), it depicts the maturity bts has now as they have accepted "fame" as a part that makes up ego. I have read in map of the soul book that according to Carls Jung, "ego" has been derived by "I". So to know your " I" you have to accept your shadows and walk down the road of your life. This has been perfectly explained in the lyrics of "louder than bombs" in which as they were facing their shadows they felt like :" louder than bombs I break, ah~" but even after they felt it was difficult, they later on had stated, they still continue to sing for the world and of course for their beloved fandom: A.R.M.Y. Thinking deeply, as always not only this album but their map of the soul series in general carry a significant message. Their each album since their debut album " 2 cool 4 skool" shows the development in maturity and this album which is 7 depicts the peakest point of their maturity as they go through the idol life.

[@areebarashid8584]

Namjoon looks really tired .And I can't imagine the amount of pressure that is on him every time they are on American interviews.

[@estelaangeles2346]

I feel like bts thinks that armys want them to participate at every award show or other stuff but in reality armys are not asking much amd it's just the company forcing bts to do all these things

[@skarbuskreska]

@@estelaangeles2346 sorry but I don't buy the BigHit is a bad company narrative. This is just normal stuff during promotion for every artist, not only BTS. At the end it's still a business. If it was that bad that would not have signed for another 7 years with BH.

[@cruisinlikenemo1882]

BIGHIT ISNT A BAD COMPANY......IM TIRED OF NEW ARMYS COMING INTO THIS FANDOM AND COMING UP WITH THE DUMBEST SCENARIOS. AND BTS ALWAYS TALKS ABOUT THE GOALS THEY WANT TO REACH THATS WHY YOONGI ALWAYS SAYS HE WANTS. #1 ON HOT 100, THEY KNOW THEY NEED TO PROMOTE and HAVE A LOT OF INTERVIEWS.

[@cruisinlikenemo1882]

Estela Angeles If they want more exposure that's what they have to do. BTS are GROWN men they know the stresses......don't make assumptions...when bts always talk about how they want to be appreciated for their music.🤦‍♀️

[@destinycoleman1160]

Estela Angeles Big Hit Entertainment is the best company in the KPOP industry. He and the boys never gave up despite even having to promote their concert for free years ago. Big Hit doesn’t take on more groups than what they can manage either.

[@tonimrt6823]

Yoongi: Grammy Nominations He said it! WHAT YOONGI SAYS , YOONGI GETS

[@nilanjana99Ji]

Yes 💜 Yoongi is like " GIVE IT TO ME"

[@Marilyn2401]

He said it before tho

[@crystalscorner269]

He asked do you think you’ve found yourselves again? I think it shows a lot in their faces these days. They look genuinely happier! I truly hope so!

[@naoqiio1276]

No one: Literally no one: Not even Hobi: Jungkook: *The whole interview playing with rubber band*

[@tehseendurrani2234]

Ya like a cute baby😉😉😉😍😍😍

[@mobinabarqarar3197]

I couldn't focus on what they were saying bc of that 😂

[@paigewoods5884]

mobina barqarar oh same!!

[@Em60999]

*sees ON* seems fake but ok

[@danelfentone327]

It might be a stress reliever

[@user-uz4mt6de4q]

Jin: *explaining in english* JK: *tryna disturb him by messing wit his clothes* Jin: *i'm dun wit these kidz*

[@asuwannabe2015]

This insight really showed a side of idols that I feel like most people don't get to see. Especially with BTS, they're constantly in the limelight, at the center of the stage. I've always wondered what kind of pressure they feel and you really got to see that in this interview that they aren't just cruising along easily. But that they're grateful. I've been a stan since the beginning and to see them where they are now is amazing to me and I'm always proud of the content they release, but I always feel like nobody has appreciated them or treated them correctly in interviews and this was a really nice one to watch.

[@janellefu7270]

I really appreciate this interviewer, the questions he asked the boys were actually interesting and he was very respectful to the boys.

[@anushkab8867]

Yoongi: grammy nomination, performance Namjoon: *Solo* performance Yes President Namjoon! Tell em it should be solo !