BTS: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Stephen Thompson | Sept. 21, 2020
We've been trying to make a BTS Tiny Desk concert happen for years now - even gaming out ways we might move Bob Boilen's desk far enough forward to accommodate the superstar Korean boy band's dance moves.
In the end, it took a global pandemic - and the launch of Tiny Desk (home) concerts back in March - to make something happen. With BTS cooped up in Seoul, the group held true to the series's spirit by convening a live band for its Tiny Desk debut, and even arranged to perform in a workspace with a music-friendly backdrop: the record store VINYL & PLASTIC by Hyundai Card in BTS's hometown.
Opening with this summer's inescapable "Dynamite" - the group's first single to hit No. 1 in the U.S., as well as its first song to be fully recorded in English - BTS leaned hard into the new track's celebratory, "Uptown Funk"-adjacent vibes. From there, the group dipped into its back catalog, seizing on the opportunity to showcase its quieter side while (mostly) staying uncharacteristically seated. The breezily propulsive "Save ME," from 2016, ultimately gave way to a full-on power ballad in 2017's reflective "Spring Day."
The latter track seemed especially true to BTS's hopeful nature: Introduced with a few optimistic words from rapper and singer RM ("It's been the roughest summer ever, but we know that spring will come"), the song reflects on a need to wait out hard times, even as the weight of present-day pain feels oppressive.
BTS had intended to spend 2020 delighting the BTS Army in arenas around the world, only to spend these last few months performing in isolation. Released on the last day of a grim season, "Spring Day" provides a nice reminder of what awaits us on the other side. We just have to get through fall and winter first.
SET LIST
"Dynamite"
"Save ME"
"Spring Day"
MUSICIANS
J-Hope: vocals; SUGA: vocals; Jungkook: vocals; V: vocals; Jin: vocals; RM: vocals; Jimin: vocals; KHAN: drums; DOCSKIM: keyboard; Kim Kiwook: bass; Shyun: guitar
CREDITS
Video and Audio by: Big Hit Entertainment; Producer: Stephen Thompson; Audio Mastering Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Subtitles by Renee Klahr; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.

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[@luchafonseca2653]

😢 make one for south and central America. Pleaaaase!!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@giancastigador9394]

[@user-in3tl7rf6f]

burger king foot lettuce

[@hellheaven347]

the staff: we put chairs so you can sit down bts: no❤

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

Love that they HAD to get up and dance!!!!

[@artshooki]

Haha so true , dancing is in their blood

[@juliamars6573]

"Sit down! Sit down!" 👉👈

[@susanberger1423]

Every time I watch this I’m so surprised that JK stayed seated - he can never sit still!

[@jameskeyes1131]

HELLHEAVEN - Now THAT was the best comment on this video.

[@luramey]

bts’ biggest strength, aside from their music, is their ability to bring people together.

[@manasa4859]

"no matter who you are, where are you from, your skin color, your gender identity, just speak yourself” - kim namjoon

[@tarza9996]

Who’s here in 2024?🫂

[@kiyaramachai1438]

Je suis la

[@tkelly7490]

Meeeeee

[@argyrosidi9205]

Helloooo 💜

[@kayhutton4140]

🇺🇸

[@ulfaturrosyida5950]

Meeeeee

[@biancajeon1435]

Who’s here in March 2024? When JIMIN said they miss us, I even misses them so much now.

[@user-dx7yu2wo6t]

BTS best group.. All songs are very nice. Love your mini koncert.. Borahe..

[@nidhibhasin392]

me

[@isabellahenriquez3589]

The way I got personally offended when an add INTERRUPTED Spring Day

[@lunaovela8506]

Same

[@akshataiyerks1018]

Lol me too...tho it was my nth time watching😂

[@ElwoodShort]

Not only that but just as Yoongi started rapping i was “how dare you!” But I just rewound and watched it again. It’s all good.

[@marylynntejada7423]

Same sis

[@fionafangirl7]

LOLOL FOR REALS ME TOO 😂

[@Dr__NK]

So this is the Korean music band BTS who went #1 on billboard hot 100 Impressive 👍 EDIT: So they stayed #1 for 2 weeks and #2 for last 2 weeks WoW 👍👍

[@racheldarmawangsa9589]

Definitely check out their other songs! They definitely have something for everyone :)

[@vardhinivasant]

Yeahhh! 💜

[@MrShabiev]

#2 for last week n this week too

[@zeba3293]

Malayali analle?

[@bananamilk5178]

Not just any Korean band, but BTS 😁

[@lv9309]

It's 2024, still you. ❤

[@gilsemarycallado9444]

Sim❤❤❤❤❤

[@raphaduailibi]

Hobi's vocals 😭😭❤️❤️❤️ just perfect as he is

[@SaiKitUwU]

To everyone that has watched, or is currently watching this video, I have to say that I never would have expected this crossover between BTS and The Tiny Desk. But, I am so happy that it has happened. I have been a fan and have been following BTS since their debut years as a group, to the release of their newest hit song "Dynamite." I have also watched plenty of Tiny Desk Concerts, but this one brings back so many memories. Leading with "Dynamite," the song is upbeat and happy and of course they led with it, being their latest song. But, for anyone that doesn't really follow BTS or isn't a fan of them, I want to shift a little more focus onto their song "Spring Day." "Spring Day" was released back in 2017. If you haven't watched the MV for that song, I recommend doing so. It truly is a work of art. The lyrics to the song talk about winter and waiting for the transition into spring. Winter symbolizing death, pain, sadness and loneliness, is used in their MV concept based off the book "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas." The book's concept is that one individual's misery, means many others happiness and prosperity and vice versa. This can be said about the world we live in today. When the leader of the group Kim Namjoon (bluish hair) and Jeon Jungkook (youngest member and 3rd from the left) say "it's been a rough summer, but we know that spring will come," they are eluding to what's going on in the world today with the pandemic, but also to another concept in the "Spring Day" MV. Back in 2014, there was a tragic event in South Korea where a 6,825-ton Sewol ferry carrying 476 passengers, 250 of them being teenagers from Dawon High School, sank and ended up killing 304 people. What made the tragic event even worse, was that the government was trying to cover it up for political reasons. BTS wanted to pay homage to this event with "Spring Day" and the "Spring Day" MV, so that the event and the people that were lost that day are never forgotten. Listening to "Spring Day" always evokes so much emotion for me and hearing BTS sing it on The Tiny Desk did just that. It evokes sadness and pain, but is a reminder that it will pass. That whatever rough days we are going through are temporary and that spring will come. BTS is more than just a music group. They were counted out so much when they first debuted as a group, but they worked so hard to get to where they are today and I couldn't be more proud. They are artists and I'm happy that they got to showcase that on The Tiny Desk. Have a great day everyone, and thanks for the read!

[@e0n555]

Thank you for the comment 💜

[@aubreyparker5425]

I love these boys so much ❤️

[@dwitria6502]

thankyou

[@aboveus5438]

thank you for pointing this out. many should know this~

[@diordo4109]

Who wants AirPods Pro? 💫🤯 I will choose everyone who Ieave a Iike on my Iast video "augen auf dich" .

[@konstantine0613]

Their voices are as stable as their Billboard Hot 100 rank.

[@user-wq9kn9hx6z]

this comment is very sexy to me

[@blu6.136]

With little funk and soul 😉

[@maggiep1731]

I see what you did there 🌚

[@tiyayempati4073]

i love this song turn it up

[@billlionairea1831]

YES #2 ON THE FOURTH WEEK

[@bhellaswan8393]

i miss my tannies...so i came back here to watch them performing

[@domingodanielveraarias8580]

amigos❤

[@alperry02]

Me too

[@Uhahaha74]

50살 먹은 한국사람 이 보기에도, 공장에서 생산 된 아이돌이 아니라, 완성된 아이들을 모아 놓은 것 같다

[@niaslim]

💜💜

[@justalurkerbro]

I still can’t believe that the teens who were asking for people to watch their concert for FREE are now THE MOST SUCCESSFUL GROUP. STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW THEY’RE HERE! BTS is legendary. Sending purple heart to all army out there.

[@pauljr5191]

Up

[@imthespritehobialwaysasksfor]

gawddd i wanna cry so badly 😭😭😭😭 and now that they're singing their old songs its more saddening 😭😭😭😭😭

[@vsbaretummysugastonguetech1540]

Genius Sama yep. yep. 😭😭😭 💜💜💜 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@alannac.7392]

😭

[@pr7903]

Okay now I'm crying again..

[@mo2438]

For non-BTS fans left to right: J-hope, Suga, Jungkook, V, Jin, RM, and Jimin

[@rizkiutami2128]

Bhahaha its really help me🤘

[@KaterynaM_UA]

+

[@marleywaugh]

Up

[@miamaru414]

Up

[@NursemEzgiFindikkiran]

Thank you

[@lourdesmarin]

Jimin's voice here is incredible!!! They all are such good vocalists

[@BloomzMember]

I'm watching this, as all of them are in their country's military (as of last week). Ending with Spring Day was, indeed, the best. Thank you Tiny Desk for this and stay safe BTS members. ARMY is proud of each of you and awaiting to see what this change in your life brings. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🕊✌

[@abtannies]

💜

[@MarinaMontserrat]

Ot7💜 january 2024

[@KathyHussey063]

Spring Day started to play as I read your comment.....I'm not crying, you all are.....oh to heck with pride, yep I'm tearing up.....miss our boys & I hope they're making all their fellow enlistees laugh every day as much as they always made me laugh in RUN BTS episodes. I love you Bangtan !

[@kayhutton4140]

Re-visiting this performance to enjoy as I miss and pray for them

[@navier9113]

"You'll like Bts music if you will listen without prejudice"

[@peep8419]

Yoongi 💜

[@cynowu]

this

[@cbookie1430]

Absolutely!

[@sichengbestboy9667]

YES.

[@keerthana_19_]

- min yoongi

[@peachy9562]

When RM said “it’s been the roughest summer ever, but we know spring will come” it hit really hard for me because it’s so true, especially with everything going on right now in the world. And for me personally it has been the worst summer...

[@caramelvictim193]

For me it was the; "so let's go together" that hit the hardest. It's like he's saying; this was hard but we'll get through this together

[@mirandaroub8668]

It’ll be ok. “You nice, keep going.” 💜

[@samsug7943]

I hope things will gonna easy for you soon fam hang in there we are with you no matter what happens purple you

[@graceslife5711]

I cried when he said that, because this summer has been rough. I miss them😭

[@peachy9562]

Wow this comment blew up fast, thank you all so much, I purple you 💜💜

[@yulihandayani2398]

Jk voice when singing with jhope in Jhope part is so wow 💜no wonder Jhope always asking Jk to sing with him in his part😍💜

[@AlertArcade-yt2ti]

I wish more musicians loved their own music and loved performing it live as intensely as these boys do

[@jeccacarambias9203]

The video quality? The audio quality? Their vocals? Their fits? *_IMMACULATE_*

[@user-cc5dc4xh6l]

한글이다 방가 라이브 실화얌???

[@leonfdawson]

Can't lie, that first song had me tapping my feet.

[@yanflores49]

Dynamite, they have a dance challenge for it...you should try it and keep us posted

[@code-2077]

It is dynamite, their lastest single. It is amazing to hear more people liking BTS's songs. Thank you so much:( 💜

[@sheena3969]

Thank you for giving it a listen!

[@beiscomingot7950]

thank you so much💜

[@nuvas3242]

Thank you for giving them a chance, if you ever want to, pls consider to listening to their other songs as well. They covered almost every genre in their discography

[@abradenise0310]

Hearing Jimin say, "Miss you, ARMY", at this time when they are all in their service brings tears to my eyes 🥹💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@itsmebeccaburton]

J-Hope's vocals are sooooo underrated... MAN, HE COULD BE A MAIN VOCAL

[@coco-de5vj]

A lot of people listen to BTS with prejudice, but once you get over that prejudice, I promise ya’ll will enjoy their music much more. I know grown men who fw bts bc they don’t care what others think. BTS’ music is universal and for everybody, man, woman, elderly, baby.

[@namantherockstar]

*BTS inspired me a lot!!* My mom said that if I got 5k subscribers!! she will definitely buy me a professional mic!! *Begging you* *begging on my knees* *please* I'm so Near to my goal!! Love you all the army!!

[@trustfulsole7592]

@@namantherockstar don't beg...try something else..

[@shimamuhammad6894]

Jst like what yoongi said.. 💜 💜 💜

[@michpjuan4561]

I'm like that at the beginning i always hate kpop but then i tried to listen to BTS and all of those nonsense hate vanished and replaced with love. Now I'm so obsessed with them especially Jimin

[@philippanful1660]

I now understand why they've got the numbers. First time listening to them!

[@starrymichi9995]

Wow thanks!

[@bts_cheers3480]

Thank you 💜💜💜

[@hikmahbangtan1001]

Welcome and thank you

[@dolcenihal]

Welcome

[@moonchild7973]

You can check out their other songs too. ON, black swan, Fake love, Dope are some of the bops. Also their albums have all sort of genres too. They won't dissapoint you at all

[@evanoroski5472]

Hobi genuinely has such a sultry and beautiful singing voice ! I wish we heard him sing more

[@user-eh2hj8bx6i]

same. such a beautiful unique voice!

[@wisconsieee]

Really gorgeous. He can do the softest ballads and also hit some rougher, raspier, more rock tones somehow. I love it.

[@user-jo7vf2ju7d]

Suga is my bias having said that I don't think Hobi gets enough credit or attention for the performances he delivers each and every time. Stay safe

[@user-oz5dy4rt9s]

Probably an unpopular opinion but it seems hes the 2nd best vocalist in terms of vocal strength (hes not straining, able to deliver well, etc)

[@ilovejhammy]

Watching this again after 3 years gives me goosebumps. They were my first love in Kpop. You added color to my life. Hope to see you all together again in 2025. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@sarasss137]

If you listen to our music without prejudices, you'll like it - SUGA, BTS

[@LadyFayeLovie]

The prejudice stems from the American media which insist on labeling BTS as just a boy band. We all know they’re far better than the West’s definition of a boy band. Makes me a bit resentful of the American media.

[@KhushmanpreetKaur-ve2sz]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Salamrose2016]

💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@mariaelaine5728]

❤❤❤

[@mariaelaine5728]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@markarolee]

I get why they're the biggest band on the planet right now.

[@shhh5397]

Thanks for appreciation! 💜💜

[@tm827yu]

Thanks!!

[@user-qq1tp8cw8e]

👍👍👍👍🐰

[@kingdomofthecloudsthestars1086]

😊Thank you! They're worth it💜

[@sheena3969]

Thank you so much

[@erikaffonso]

Jin’s voice ❤❤❤

[@u3u_JK..]

コロナ禍で会えなかった時と同じように、今は2025年を待ち望んでいます。今までもこれからも、永遠にBTSがナンバーワンです。

[@abdisa1am]

I been listening to NPR since 2009 and I don’t know anything about BTS, my girlfriend is the opposite. Our two world collided today

[@arieldeligero5805]

Ahhh thats sweet thank u for taking time to watch bts Its an honored for us ~ really appreciate ur comment

[@alicia3rd]

So what did you think of their performance?

[@manasa4859]

Thank you for giving them a chance💜 BTS never disappoints :)

[@abdisa1am]

You guys are nice people, it's my honour

[@lutfurrahman1252]

Yes obviously BTS fans are called adorable Representative mc of youth💜 aka army for real

[@danettehughes2967]

I'm 61! You can be of any age to enjoy good music.

[@sahar2938]

💜💜TRUE 💜💜💜 Music is beyond boundaries

[@ambar9481]

💖💜

[@napaad1972]

I'm 56

[@Irene-ky6mv]

(´▽`ʃƪ)♡

[@dearecibo]

I'm 71 and I love these boys.Immense talent!

[@msr041]

Jimin’s voice is great in this performance, love it! Miss them❤

[@faidsids4008]

Js still best

[@ffyukari]

@@faidsids4008 I like Jimin best

[@faidsids4008]

@@ffyukari best being a clown 🤡

[@wawaahmad4183]

who are here again in 2024?????? 🙋‍♀🙋‍♀🙋‍♀

[@B.T.S.B]

Me

[@amphiealina2141]

Present solid bangtan boys still listening to their songs

[@creativegil4524]

🙋‍♀️

[@Naimiphom]

🖐️

[@frostymaids]

A musician should be judged by his music quality and lyricism not by his ethnicity, appearance or sexuality.

[@eller2018]

absolutely

[@ewaewa9663]

True

[@doggosrule2246]

agreed. This happens way too much with artists.

[@elvirajanedeclaro6134]

PERIODT

[@otakud1va]

Let's add language in there too

[@Ashthegrey]

Wow. I am glad my first intorduction to this group was a live performance. So full of energy and personality.

[@armymvp9407]

would you like some other recommendations? what type of music do you usually listen to?

[@daniellamunoz5752]

Go a bit into their discography and you'll be amazed 😁

[@Ashthegrey]

@@armymvp9407 sure thing! Thank you.. I usually listen to rock, folk, and some techno pop. But I love anything with a great beat and that puts a smile on my face.

[@Ashthegrey]

@@daniellamunoz5752 oh I definitely will 🙂

[@armymvp9407]

Ash Curry ok, then try Fake Love, Dyonisus and So What. if you prefer live performances, you can find awesome ones for the 1st two specially, since they performed them at korean award shows. also, their lyrics are always great, so i would also recommend looking them up. thank you for giving them a chance 💜

[@DishaMondal-zg1yd]

Jungkook's vocal❤❤❤❤

[@loveandpeace3545]

These guys harmonize so well together, they are mesmerizing. I don't speak Korean but it doesn't matter because their vocals transcend me to their universe. Little did we know back then that Jung Kook would have the number one album in 2023 "Golden"

[@blabla-pe7ii]

there is something abt these bois rlly now i kinda understand why there are millions of people go crazy abt them. they are talented i hope ppl will stop qstioning their impact for todays generation. ik they rlly work hard for what they have today. anyways this band very famous in my country i regret not stanning them early Edit: they are so fcking good looking???!!! HOW

[@shainasantonil8809]

bla bla They reach everyone of any language, age and identity. First reason for many has always been their music and how they can range from quality bops to songs that being healing any pain you have.

[@nadiacahya5318]

Thank you for giving them a chance 💜 their performance might be what make us first look at them but a lot of us stay because great music and beautiful lyrics.. please check their B-side too!

[@anushka.narsima]

Welcome to the family, love 💜

[@blacktanjam8341]

I also regretted not being and army early because at that time I wasn't into kpop but now am an old army

[@mion8553]

Pretending to be a local done wrong

[@sakshibansal6134]

This comment section is so beautiful and wholesome. Non armys appreciating BTS and their voices without any prejudice. This is what I wanted.

[@user-wx1qo8zz6o]

Jimin voice,always amazing & beautiful ❤

[@bts_family7]

I promise BTS that I will wait for your comeback in 2025 again I'm an army forever ♡

[@thereal_shoyo]

💜💜💜💜

[@jazznoreos]

Yes! 💜

[@gabriellelala5383]

The boys ate like five CDs for breakfast, their voices sound like they're *_singing_* in HD.

[@laurachapiano]

autotune

[@benjamindauk6530]

thats called autotune and a little compression

[@saragonzales1932]

Benjamin Dauk where are you hearing the autotune? where? provide time stamps

[@sugasarang9242]

Benjamin Dauk thank for your view

[@sugasarang9242]

L C thank for your view

[@djork6518]

you know they’re dancers bc they literally cannot stand still

[@dnnla7460]

Yes, they’re passionate for music and dancing. I invite you to check some of their performances are mind blowing 💜 Dynamite, Save Me, Spring Day , Black Swan, ON, Fake Love, Dionysus, Fire and many many more

[@ririnmahranisass]

Hahahah you are true, jm is jhope🙌🙌

[@raffyjhonsucgang9978]

Jungkook's adlibs are so on point! Dang!!!

[@sarabyte5142]

Jimin's voice in Spring Day and Save Me is so mazing- full of emotions. At one point, I thought I saw him teary eyed. 💜

[@nilimagour8921]

People say: *Don't judge a book by it's cover.* Then, *why do they judge music by language?*

[@danikasantana134]

Omg. Why is this so true...

[@Claudia-pw4gv]

Louder please 🙏

[@abcdef-yx1vy]

this phrase is used by people when someone is judging them, but they don't think this way when they are judging someone else. people often use it to get away from judgements but the irony is they are judgemental themselves

[@marinal.]

such a good point there

[@EloHell1129]

*Preach*

[@KCfromDCtheLeo]

So I finally sat down long enough, outside of a televised awards program, to listen to BTS. I must say, I am impressed. Who can't love a great singer with blue hair?!

[@kimseokjin8317]

Only rm

[@dikshaverma8751]

Namjoon

[@annextacy]

Yes ma boi RM

[@CIKguFatihaAGKB1053]

KIM NAMJOON aka RM. He is the Leader of BTS 😊💜

[@scarlettsky9979]

내사랑 남준💜

[@tracyleesmith781]

"Save Me" is my best song that i can keep going & i just simply miss my dad. Thank u BTS for keeping me going as u can. My dad passed away, so it is hard. Prayers with purple. And i am becoming one year anniversary of being the ARMY. THANK U BTS. PURPLE U FOR EACH OF U FOR MAKING THE DIFFERENCE FOR ALL OF US. SPRING DAY, HERE WE COME.

[@selvichandru8062]

I like how V sounds in save me.

[@tracyleesmith781]

I agree! Even tho I'm not biased but V is still amazing. I truly enjoyed his song "SLOW DANCING". He got that r&b groove feel that can take u back to the 90s & I love it! And I was raised in the 90s. I'm just blessed to hear his voice 🙏🏽

[@tracyleesmith781]

Omg...thank u for the likes. Thank u🎉 Stay purple & stay bless 🙌🏽 💜 7x

[@KathyHussey063]

take one day at a time, you will always carry your Dad in you, you are a very real piece of him and you always will be. He is watching over you always.

[@tracyleesmith781]

@KathyHussey063 Aww thank u! So very much! 💜 from New Orleans

[@user-si3zv4op3v]

このグループの魅力は全てのスキルが高いことに加えて人間力も高いことだと思う。そして7人が仲が良いことも心地よい。知れば知るほど好きになる。

[@42069wastaken]

this is actually my first time listening to them and you know what... I get the hype

[@csong9940]

I said the exact same thing the first time I listened to them. Welcome to ARMY!

[@cloudyKim.]

Check out their 2019 MMA performance to get the hype for real , they are insanely talented

[@anagarcia556]

thanks for the kind words 🥺 i hope you enjoy their music!!

[@mzkie0410]

... well this is just a golden appetizer

[@juli3836]

If you liked this listen to their other songs. I recommend you N.O.

[@PrettyandThings]

Flawless. They are not just great performers, they are GREAT SINGERS. BTS is simply the best at what they do and they prove it consistently.

[@ndj9576]

@@geraldsoon957 you insulting BTS if you say they just good singers

[@h0useofc4rds11]

gerald soon how are we insulting them? giving praise to artists now isn’t discrediting older artists.

[@ndj9576]

@@geraldsoon957 you insulting BTS right now. you better shut up

[@h0useofc4rds11]

gerald soon you still didn’t answer how it’s insulting. they’ve broken records including some the beatles set. GREAT SINGERS also are noticed because of their lyrics. but you wouldn’t care to do your research so....

[@Inaizia123uwu_roblox]

I love jimin’s voice in this concert😍✨ love you BTS😍✨

[@preciousige1403]

Jin world wide handsome love u❤

[@RAN-vo8fu]

I can’t get over Spring Day .. especially if you think about how many people may have lost their loved ones or were separated because of this pandemic .. the loss of human touch and interaction due to social distancing and we felt more alone than ever .. Spring Day just hits differently in 2020

[@ArtsyMario]

Agreed!

[@kamalshrestha3205]

She again gonna come in all chart now.. our immortal queen👸

[@rajpalbhatia1715]

It has always been hitting different

[@hopeworld509]

Let's recognize the musicians behind them too! *KHAN* in the drums *DOCSKIM* in the keyboard *Kim Kiwook* in the bass *Shyun* in the guitar 👏

[@rininuy85]

Yes, they are great job !!

[@accela]

Thanks! I was wondering who they were

[@Clareofgreengables]

Yes!!👏👏.👏 👏

[@r.o.z.e.e.7475]

Thank you for this intro to the band 💖💜💖💜LOVE BTS💖💜💖💜

[@Youmeandyume]

Yes thank you for this! I was wondering. They re nailing everything.

[@Raha.8]

Honestly Jimin is the main character here 🤤💓

[@Riuno65712]

Popular opinion: Everyone wants this masterpiece to reach 60M!!

[@divyagogireddy1723]

yeah

[@baxxymw]

First time watching and listening to BTS (I only hear about them), these guys are really good. This "Save Me" song is nice.

[@yoyoyeye6047]

Thank you so much💜

[@Lisa__13]

Thank you! BTS has songs of so many different genres, there is something for everyone.

[@charlizetheron3337]

Please check out save me music video you will be surprised by the choreography and it's a one-take mv enjoy😎

[@gabrielaonias9986]

thats happy to hear!! you should check out the mv and lyrics for "save me", and also their great performance (they have brilliant dances wich wasnt here hihi)

[@sometimessiri.8559]

Save Me is beautiful and there's a follow up song called I'm Fine. They tell a story through both songs even though they're years apart in their discography.

[@dianelevine5490]

Ok, make an old lady cry why don’t you. These guys are great! Such positive energy. Thank you BTS and NPR.

[@basundharachaudhuri700]

💜💜lots of love

[@lakshmipradeep2002]

Awww that's so sweet of you 💜

[@namanvevo]

*BTS inspired me a lot!!* My mom said that if I got 5k likes on my new song!! she will definitely buy me a professional mic!! *Begging you* *begging on my knees* *please* I'm so Near to my goal!! Love you all

[@user-de4br4ip8h]

That's so sweet ! Ty for saying and supporting ! 💜

[@ktsleeve]

Trust me, BTS’ fans are all ages, races, genders, & nationalities and they always make us cry!! But it’s good to open your heart up!!! 💜😘🥰😍

[@csuellen14]

I'm completely in love with Taehyung's voice 😍

[@user-un5bc4rh7p]

방탄은 진짜 레전드다

[@anotherone4071]

You can tell their English getting better whenever they come back. They are putting lots of efforts. Admirable.

[@yolandavirginiamendozacal2530]

Let's not forget that the 6 eldest are doing a Masters degree and Cookie is to begin soon too a bachelors I think. So yes, they work sooooo hard. We should take heed and work as hard as them in anything we do give 200%. Love you Army, BTS. 💜💜

[@andifone2484]

@@yolandavirginiamendozacal2530 hes already doing his bachelor but he's on a break rn

[@crystalciaraMAKEUP]

Yes 👏🏼 I'm so proud of them ❤

[@MROnsu]

Apa sih enaknya lagu ini

[@lucasdavid9969]

Its a crime to be this talented. Somebody arrest them and jail them in my house. They have stolen my heart away.

[@Maria-ir1wq]

Exactly

[@taketwo9623]

Bighit should be paying our hospital bills Let's sue them all for being this deadly attractive

[@angelam2057]

🤣😂 that's every ARMY's wish

[@thewayhobibrokeitdowninhan6083]

Lol in a nutshell 😂😂

[@lucasdavid9969]

@@taketwo9623 I know a judge.

[@LoveBTS-ch4fr]

早く7人揃ってカムバックして欲しい🥺💜

[@user-kg4tl2db6y]

I will never get tired of JIMIN's voice in save me 🤍

[@parkgimmy4225]

Is it just me or did their dynamite performance sound even better than the original recorded version? Edit: seems like I'm not the only one🤭

[@kinjalpanwar2016]

me too. i enjoyed it more than the MV maybe because the members were also genuinely happy while performing it. it felt like i was in sync with them.

[@douseenow]

They always sound better on stage or live 😭 I don’t know how they do it

[@animegirl8244]

I thought so too. I love this version.

[@kinjalpanwar2016]

@@douseenow they have crazy good stable vocals. Everyone of them. 💜

[@lydiajoi3470]

That live band always hit different!

[@42069wastaken]

the only bad thing about this is that it ends

[@theaiiiikeueteu7946]

Awwwh

[@anac66037]

Jinnnnnn

[@DoctorYizzle]

Hello Army! I am a 21 year old Korean American artist who is trying to make it in America and trying to make a big of an impact as BTS has had on your lives. Of course what they have done for you guys is incomparable but i wanna shine new light and bring the world a new kind of light through my music. Check out my newest music video if you have the chance to. thank you for reading:)

[@tyafairy]

LITERALLY 😭

[@girlwholoveaurora3647]

✨F A C T S✨:(

[@blue_sweater]

Beautiful concert V's voice is precious ❤

[@SafiraAyu-mz9jt]

2:25 jimin's voice omg... I can even listen to it 1000 times 😢❤

[@beatrizdolfini4506]

wow now i understand why people talk a lot about them, they’re amazing i’m just... speechless

[@leenastha]

If you want you can check out their song 'black swan' hope you like it.

[@nadiacahya5318]

Thank you for giving them a chance! They have many beautiful songs with beautiful lyrics which the most of the member write themselves

[@anushka.narsima]

Welcome to the family, love 💜

[@victoriasantana5753]

ikr lol

[@lonelywhalien07]

Please watch their latest music video, “Dynamite.” Then you can go backwards from there. Friendly tip! :)

[@sandravilca6632]

I'm here out of curiosity and I have to accept that boys have a lot of presence. I learned the full lyrics of dynamite because my sister doesn't stop playing it haha, she's a very obsessed army, it's fun. However, I can't believe these guys get so much hate, they are so simple! my sister cries a lot when people talk sh¡t about them. Please respect them, bts is a talented group, it doesn't hurt anyone!!

[@anpanggirl7924]

If anything, BTS help heal the world!!

[@user-js1ru7ho1i]

I wanna cry reading this. Why do people hate them I can’t get it.

[@bangtansflower8102]

Respect to you! Army is a family and and you will be blessed in 10 folds. Purple hearts

[@hobimicasa6385]

Sorry about jimins voice tho he’s trying really hard to be better

[@brushrunner]

I can't for the life of me understand what they're singing haha. Please don't take this as hate, you like what you like

[@tracyleesmith781]

It was true about the roughest summer i had when i lost my dad. His birthday is coming up soon in a week. Thank u BTS for keep showing me to keep going & stay blessed. I pray for yall 7 to stay together & enjoy each other & respect each other. Because of that, u made our world more appreciative. I purple yall! And thank u for everything! 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 for each of yall from New Orleans

[@fd9826]

Wishing you all the best

[@ElenaA-jp6sj]

We need a BTS tiny desk part 2. for 2025-2026 that would be a really nice gift

[@JeaneneWalker]

Becoming a fan of BTS is the BEST thing that has ever happened to me. Back to crying......

[@mellowsky7]

The best decision © jhope

[@sturdyburdy9158]

Same

[@dulvet]

me too 🥺 the best accident

[@itzjia_6005]

@Flawless Pang u already have double the amount

[@CecileFZapanta]

I’m proud to say the same 🥺💜

[@parmenideskim9739]

I am 50 year old man. But I am very happy to hear their songs. Their performance has a magic that extracts some very remote but very happy memories.

[@livs9899]

Welcome to the family!! ♥ :)

[@fotoacara7926]

Glad to hear that ❤️

[@lintangtw]

You said almost the same as their president ( South Korea's president Moon) said..."BTS song sounds like magic..." Warmest welcome for you Sir, Borahae💜💜

[@mayafatmaladewi3763]

❤❤❤

[@taketwo9623]

💜💜 That's so amazing !! We are so happy to have you in the family 💜

[@barbarafiel648]

Wow! BTS members always know how to put a performance live like this 👏🏾👏🏾 JK you're killing it 💜

[@maemoselle]

Lyrically, “Spring Day” is wonderfully poetic, and the tone of its lyrics matches the tone of the song so well. Both are delicately sentimental and melancholy, but at the same time gives the listener a sense of hope and peace. The lyrics tell the story of friends who have grown apart and the narrator’s longing to restore their relationship. The first verse makes it clear that the narrator misses his friend (or friends, as the “you” used in “Even though I’m looking at photos of you” is the plural form of the word) and establishes that they’ve not been able to see each other much. The situation is compared to winter, due to the longing that “falls like snow” as the narrator hopes for a spring day to arrive. The time that “runs through” the narrator’s heart is compared to a lone train going through snow (설국기차 is used in the lyrics, which is the Korean title of the film Snowpiercer). "Spring Day" will remain timeless because everyone can relate to missing someone. Just like the song's lyrics say, it's important to be hopeful in difficult times until your "spring day" finally arrives.

[@joonbaby6238]

Namjoon did an incredible job of writing the lyrics.

[@whysosour935]

Amalia FR yesssir :,)

[@bellagrey5906]

Thanks for sharing. I hope people will check out Queen Spring Day, she deserve all the appreciation

[@anifdks]

I am still teary eyed whenever I listen to Spring Day, I couldn't help but miss my family, friends, or old friends. Such a beautiful, beautiful and meaningful and comforting song indeed

[@alexah12]

Once again, I’m reminded that we don’t necessarily have to speak the same language to feel the emotions conveyed through music. What a great performance by BTS! Thank you, NPR!

[@phoenixfowl4283]

Yup

[@phoenixfowl4283]

@@christinemoralesss only first song is in English. All bts songs are in Korean with some English adlibs.

[@alexandervue9464]

Extremely talented individuals

[@anneer534]

지민아~목소리가 자체 튜닝 입힌 것처럼 너무 좋아😢 지민이 그리고 우리의 BTS...지금처럼 영상 보며 계속 기다릴게♡♡♡

[@camilagarur]

Performing live will always be their strength. Artists right now have gotten so lazy that's it has become hard to find someone with the whole package and bts truly has it all: insane choreographies, amazing vocals, the best rappers, complex concepts for songs/albums, super down-to-earth and thoughtful lyrics and the love for music. Bts isn't your typical artist and I´m glad you invited them to show their mellower side

[@lynnmitch]

Well said!!!

[@aashanaramavat3152]

Borahae 💜💜💜💜

[@lilydyah2337]

and also the best comedian in RUN BTS

[@adeyemikasali5463]

I’ve never listened to them before, but after this imma have to.

[@AKhan-ux9fk]

Check out spring day mv with subtitles that's the third song

[@leenastha]

What genre do you like?

[@anushka.narsima]

Welcome to the family, love 💜

[@hskIuvbot]

thank you for this kind comment

[@jureetaoinam9208]

Tq for giving them a chance. U won't regret. U should check out their discography they have many good songs.

[@jennykang8638]

오랜만에 들어도 좋다 우리 가수. 자랑스런 K-아이돌 방탄소년단❤

[@buckubucku]

Its so nice to rewatch live performances, i didn't realize how much i miss them until now, its been a while since they've performed together like this. Such good times.

[@mikrokosmos6139]

Time will fly soon and 2025 is just few months away 💜

[@AMIAHSTAR12345]

these dudes are so talented????? omfg???????

[@giovannasoaresorjustg8962]

YES THEY ARE! Thank you for saying that!

[@jjk1iscoming876]

Thank u for saying positive thing💜

[@AnnRayne]

They really are.. :D Hope you check their music out with the lyrics coz they've got so many absolute gems in their discography..

[@sarakim3855]

I know they aré amazing

[@bananamilk5178]

This is only tiny bit of their real talent! You will be so amazed when u dig further

[@pogo3750]

Ok this is NOT what I expected from a kpop act, there's so much hype about their dancing skills that i never thought to see one on a Tiny Desk. But fair play to BTS, they do great even without the dancing, even if they're vibing on their own like the guy in the waistcoat and the blond guy in the floral shirt. The music itself holds up, respect to that. That last song is.... idk how it's mournful and hopeful all at once but even my cynical old carcass loves it. "It's been the roughest summer ever" You can say that again :/

[@pr7903]

The last song's vibe you completely got it without checking up Lyrics It is a mournful yet hopeful song, spring day

[@REEM-eh4tw]

bts are different from any other act they have their own thing especially their love for music

[@libby423]

The mv for the last song is on YT! BTS Spring Day.

[@bts-imfine3519]

You're actually spot on! It is, in a way, a mournful song about longing to see someone again and missing them terribly. There has been some implications that this song is about a horrible sea tragedy in South Korea where a lot of students died in 2014, but it was never really confirmed or denied. So South Koreans have, in a way, resonated with this song to help them mourn.

[@hyoyeonlee1164]

Whatever your music taste, they have so many songs that can fit. Their discography is so diverse, beyond what people think. They are truly talented. Even other musicians have SUGA (round glasses and orange pants) produce their songs.

[@elleitalian5662]

I cant wait until all 7 are back performing for ARMY!! They are so missed 🙏

[@chumatoktok5205]

Their energy in delivering performances professionally attracts everyone

[@PaulieEm98]

I have watched the Carpool karaoke with BTS after avoiding it for so long and I literally couldn`t stop smiling so I just wanted to learn their names... and here I am being obsessed and watching every of their videos. I wish I would have known them earlier

[@AshokSingh-zy7gn]

Same 💜💜 and welcome to family 💜💜

[@kabazinga]

they say bts finds you when you need them the most :)

[@PaulieEm98]

@@kabazinga not me being shocked because of how much sense it makes rn

[@kimchiparrapio8942]

this is the story of almost every army's life, including mine 💜 that's why u never really walk alone in this fandom

[@asmt3106]

me too

[@sydneybaldwin3514]

Love this so much. JK’s vocals are insane and Jimin. The tap line are insane and Tae is a vibe. Jin is like an embarrassing dad at a school disco 😂

[@live_like_jk]

라이브를 너무 잘해서 이 영상으로 라이트하게 입덕했었는데,,, 그땐 내가 이렇게까지 푹 빠져서 좋아하게 될 줄은 몰라따 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 다시 봐도 진짜 너무 잘해🥹💜

[@user-jt2ry4jm4i]

I've never listened to them before, but after this imma have to.

[@ardrapkariyil7710]

Try wings album

[@matahari9773]

Try the most beautiful moment in life album

[@lasnalgasdeyoongid1465]

I recommend Dark and wild and Wings album-

[@suganthivinothkumar2807]

Try love yourself

[@hjan5728]

please do! listen and love them without bias coz they will give so much back💜💜 --> recommend wings and love yourself albums

[@yaratorres4643]

Yo, these are the guys that filled out rosebowl two nights in a row last year..... I worked in pasadena ans there was so many people. Dang, wish i couldve gone to the concert now...... I like the last song best make me nostaligic even if i dont know what they saying

[@batterybaby3388]

Your soul tells you when the music is good even if you don't understand the language

[@Orion22810]

You can check out the lyrics! It's a very emotional song!

[@bts_cheers3480]

It's title is Spring day. What the music video with subs or vid with lyrics.. its very meaningful and relatable song 💜💜💜

[@sara.s.7032]

yes! I went may 5th and we took forever to get in because there were sooo many people ❤

[@lauraholmes1980]

Oh I was there, the best day of my life. Can’t wait till we can go to the new tour.

[@user-sp9bv1hk9g]

久しぶりに観にきたけど、やっぱりサイコー😊幸せな気持ちになれる。

[@nallelybahamonde3647]

JIMIN 💗💗💗

[@michellem6826]

Lovely voice!

[@Summgraceee]

BTS is such a special group. You can tell they aren’t artists just for the money, they are so passionate that it’s infectious

[@ark.7468]

Isn't every group?that's why they became idols

[@thalassaneptune9274]

They are bunch of infp enfp

[@captainbeidou]

Thalassa Neptune What do you mean by that ??

[@stanningaconcerningamounto2205]

@ŠTÆÑ BŁÁÇKPĮÑK TWĪĆÊ BTŚ DREAMCATCHER They are some personality types some characteristics: ENFPs use humor to make light of serious situations, whereas INFPs prefer to delve deeply into serious situations. ENFPs are deeply serious people at their core, but they feel protective of their deepest feelings and often make light of serious situations in order to avoid delving into them in the presence of others.

[@tursadipetualang9038]

TV hi Mbah💍🤗😘😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🤗😍😘😚😚😙😙😗🦄💍💍👑👑👑👑👒💍