Former Boyband Member reacts to "Spring Day" by BTS

[@HeavenlyiceDream]

Last I knew, Spring day was still the only kpop song to never leave the charts since release.

[@Érika-g4mer_YoongiOT7]

It's basically one of the anthems of South Korea, it has an incredible meaning.

[@hitneyways]

Yep, on the top Melon top 100 since 2017!

[@missheju169]

Just won a reward for it to be the first to stay 8 years consecutively in that chart. 😂

[@Amii007ApoBangpo]

And it's still charting.

[@КираМихалева-с4р]

Yes

[@karenbierle7682]

Check out the Sewol Ferry tragedy and the Italian A.R,M.Y. explanation of all the symbolism that was used in this mv. The song was written about grief, loss and survivor's guilt earlier but the mv seems to deal with the Ferry tragedy and has remained on the Korean music charts since it's release. Spring Day is the Queen Mother of BTS songs.

[@chrissturkenboom6080]

Give the link to him.

[@ot7jyn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKO3ZZSVe9xppqcsi=Da-GWsWK0v3E_W-P

[@VAngel876]

Not only did it never leave the charts since its release when they went into the military it went back up to #1 in Korea again for a bit.

[@kpopdrama_edits]

You need to watch the explanation behind this song and video…..heartbreaking 💜

[@Ariadna74-]

Si no le importa la letra menos le va a importar lo que quieren decir con ésta.

[@Sunset553]

It holds up because that spring day hasn’t come yet.

[@evantesseract737]

And whatever else is true, the experience of grief is always with us.

[@brendamiller5785]

RM just sang it at a military band event....a month or so, ago. He began by saying, "i wrote this song 8 years ago...." It always brings tears to my eyes....

[@jeanninekenward4775]

Welcome back Nathan. Please watch the Explanation Video for Spring Day. It will help it make more sense and help to understand the symbolism in the video. This song remains on the charts. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@cathydimaria6454]

The Italian army one

[@daynajacob6312]

This song/mv gets me in my feels. The song is about loss. The mv pays tribute to the Sewol Ferry tragedy where about 300 people drowned most of whom were students on a field trip (as a mum, I can't even imagine that pain) and it addresses those who will never grow up, and those who have survived and feel guilty (survivor's guilt).The song almost goes through the grief where you miss the person, you hate them, and I just lose it when it slows down and V says "you know it all, you're my best friend" and it seems like his voice breaks a bit. It's almost like acceptance and then in the end, the "whoaoaoa" is like hope that you will feel better someday and your spring day will come again. It has stood the test of time, as people go through this all the time and they sang it at tiny desk as that was during covid where many people were experiencing loss and hardships. Thanks for your reaction. If you want, watch the explanation vid but bring tissues.

[@evantesseract737]

It's honestly the best artistic portrayal of grief I've ever experienced. They really captured so much of what it is to lose someone. The first time I heard it I barely knew them and I cried. That was the tiny desk, and I knew by the end of Spring Day that I was going to love them. That if this was what they thought was worth singing about, that I'd find so much more. And I have. 💜

[@ckim3926]

I've been listening to this song almost everyday since I discovered BTS in 2019. I can't stop listening to it. It's a masterpiece of the human soul. I cried buckets when I watched that explanation video.

[@schafferable]

The train seating arrangement shows up in Yet To Come - one of their final songs for ARMY speaking of the future after military service, as well as props from a lot of their videos - they sit in a train with the same seating at their final free live and online concert in Busan,Korea. ARMY knew the reference... all the way back to Spring Day.

[@JamilaBofill]

Thats Jimin in the " more focused lead in chest voice" his voice is always the most emotional. 😢

[@loa_2314]

The most constant song for armys. A song we always comeback to listen in any situation. It's a comfort.

[@evantesseract737]

Sometimes it's all right to be sad 💜

[@rjs722]

Yeah this song is the queen. The MV is deep. Gotta watch the Explanation video by Italian Army. Heartbreaking. 💔

[@chrissturkenboom6080]

Give him the link

[@MsJDayton]

You have to watch the video explaining the symbolism of the video. It's absolutely heartbreaking! The fact that they did this is so amazing, and I can't help but nearly cry every time I watch the mv.

[@olyanda16]

SPRING DAY will always give me the chills every time I hear it. There is something about this song that makes you emotionally attracted to it. Maybe because of what this song is actually about that you can feel the sadness coming over you when you hear it. Thanks for the reaction. 💜

[@bordeauxroze7375]

"The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" by Ursula K Le Guin. A short story you'll never forget. I did a reading from it in college, maybe 78 or 79. The tragedy of Omelas is that walking away from it does not change it. I watched the explanation video for Spring Day late in covid, after I lost a brother and two cousins. Timing. Wasn't the same for days, maybe weeks...

[@evantesseract737]

Have you read LeGuin's later writing about Omelas? Because she wrote more, later, about how it's not just the ones who walk away. Sometimes, they find each other, and join forces, and go back to change things. I think that was it... I can't remember where I read that, but it was a powerful thing, a reflection on her own work and how she saw it differently as she grew older. And it meant the world to me, because it offered hope, not just that some people would reject the price of utopia, but that we could change it, maybe, someday. That we could at least hope to change it. I'm sorry for your loss, and I know what you mean. Spring Day, even without the video explanation, is the purest expression of grief. It must have been intense in that moment.

[@bordeauxroze7375]

@@evantesseract737 I will search for that. Omelas in a way always seemed unfinished to me, the solution unfound.

[@AmberlashMusic]

Queen Spring Day. Forever on the charts, forever in our hearts.💜

[@JeonJungkook-wr4yr]

You gotta see the explanation for spring day its much needed in order to understand the video it's sad but needed to see it.

[@eileencritchley4630]

The mountain of the clothes makes me tear up every time along with the reference to 'The little Matchgirl'.

[@janetaskin2150]

You heard/watched BTS sing this live - last of three song set for NPR Tiny Desk performance. This song always hits hard - iconic. 💜

[@GrandPurple1306]

On February its Spring day' s 8th anniversary and the 8th consecutive year being in the Melon top 100. On the question who was singing with chest voice , it was Jimin.

[@stillwithyou7072]

This song and the MV has a very special place in ARMYS heart. Do yourself a favour and watch the explanation video of the MV. There’s so much in the detail explaining the words of the song and the beautiful melody gives such a feeling of melancholy.

[@cathydimaria6454]

Also to skorea

[@woodlands879]

Am still emotional hearing this song. My fave ballad song of OT7

[@brookesobubbly]

Nathan!! You should do a piano cover of this!!!! I'm still waiting on the BTS covers. You said you were thinking of doing some at BorahaeCon. You totally need to!!!! 🙌🙌

[@jm95mj58]

10:48 😂lol😂you forgot Jimin's voice 😢😂❤❤❤

[@filanthi3660]

As everyone else has said, this song is an anthem, the MV has huge social and political meaning. It's worth watching one of the explanation videos to understand all the symbology in the MV. The one by Italian Army is good. That's why this song hasn't left the top 100 music chart in Korea, since it's release in 2017.

[@abibi531]

10:28 this is my favorite part Jimin’s singing is full of emotions the way he sang bogo shipda really hits different..

[@janavanbeelen8489]

Idol was the song that introduced me to BTS, but Spring Day is the song that made me an Army. Still my all time fave 💜

[@Kauritree08]

This is considered the Queen of their songs. Very special. Beloved and Revered by ARMY. There is so much depth and meaning to this song. It's a tribute and a memorial. I rarely get through it without shedding a wee tear. Jin at the bottom of the stairwell.... heartbreaking.

[@dahliafortes958]

Have you watched the tragic full explanation of this song ? You should. Thanks for reacting

[@chrissturkenboom6080]

Give him the link

[@boredkueen8784]

This is arguably the most successful song in south korea, ever. Most streamed, most liked, most unique listeners, longest charting (8+ years now i believe) . I find it interesting how songs like dynamite and gangnam style are more popular globally but this is the one south koreans themselves latched onto

[@DevianID]

Nathan you should consider rewatching the Live version after watching the MV. This song hits harder if you know about the sewol ferry tragedy. This song can really hit you in the feels. It’s special.

[@shannonmacombermacomber7130]

Heartbeat

[@MadeleineMedia16]

I held a presentation at university in Seoul last spring in Korean, and also sang the song at my last language school graduation 🙏💖✨️ So touching. Chose the song because of the deep meaning

[@ginelle7]

Hi Nathan. Nice to see you again! You should watch the explanation video for Spring Day. You won't regret it. Thank you for this reaction! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@bluehourtarot]

That was Jimin in his lower register or chest voice, have you forgotten his voice already? It’s ok, he doesn’t sing low that often anymore. Ty!

[@thecopycatcustomvintage]

Does it still hold up? Is somebody gonna tell him? Definitely watch the explanation by Italian ARMY.

[@donnasweet3198]

Please watch the explanation video done by an Italian ARMY. Even though the melody is upbeat, it's actually a sad song. One that means so much to BTS. It's good to see you reaction to BTS again.

[@chrissturkenboom6080]

Give him the link

[@sarasaysstuff505]

I’m pretty sure it was Jin singing during the part that you couldn’t figure out who was the lead vocal. Also, the meaning behind this song, that of feeling loss and missing and never forgetting, I recently learned that the song Spring Day was written to lend compassionate significance to the devastating ferry sinking that happened in South Korea in 2014. BTS isn’t just a vocal group, they sing for anyone and everyone that needs them and needs their uplifting. They are a choir of the people and for any person who wants to feel their message. BTS uplifts and impacts more than they’ll ever be given credit for.

[@cathycasey1935]

All will be out of military in June 11or 12thof this year 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@ginelle7]

Yoongi will be released 6/21

[@arlavina]

At 10:42, it’s Jimin singing.

[@Cesia_B]

Not me crying all over again after watching the music video. I can’t believe after so many years still makes me emotional 😢

[@cindaflame]

Nope! Still can't listen to this song without crying. I love this song so much. After my mom died, I couldn't listen to it at all. Almost a full year later, I tried to listen to it and was "yeah..I think I can put it back onto my playlist." and then my best friend died. Nope...took it off. Another year has gone by...I don't know...maybe I can listen to it again

[@JustCallMeNoona]

Nathan! So glad you are back doing BTS reactions! I really do love your insight on their music and melodies.

[@jae_january_oli]

a timeless song

[@mzen56]

Spring Day * (watch the Explanation videos, esp "Italian Army") - BVibes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrIYoKEe8p-n9Usi=xKn37doTrQhz1uey - Italian: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKO3ZZSVe9xppqc

[@jaynegreen7097]

Our national anthem...our queen💜💜 You should deffo watch the explanation video

[@RGale60]

Heartbreaking song. 💜💜💜

[@tammarabg8174]

The song of course is about grief and loss. The MV is about a specific loss. As others have said it is related to the Sewol Ferry Tragedy that happened in 2014. The MV came out in February 2017 in the middle of large protests, blacklisting, and an impeachment of South Korea's president--all directly related to the tragedy. The song references *Snowpiercer* and the MV references Omelas (short story by Ursela LeGuin). Both are statements about society and children pay the ultimate price to maintain that society.

[@miukiai]

this song is well beloved by the korean people, often associated with the sewol ferry tragedy (although not confirmed). the mv is poignant with references to suicide (the shoes/barefeet represent this in a lot of asian cultures) as well as the links to Omelas and the BU storyline. the song also holds a lot of personal meaning the bts members and army too so makes sense why the song never leaves the charts

[@hitneyways]

1:29 Should be June 10 - RM & V; June 11 - Jimin & JK; June 21 - Suga 🎉 Where would I begin with recommendations/ been listening to We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal lately

[@sallycapotosto6927]

You heard this song if you watched their NPR Tiny Desk concert. I think you did.

[@arcy4100]

SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST (You should check out "Your eyes tell" too if you haven't already!!

[@jm95mj58]

You back😢 miss your reaction ❤❤❤❤

[@PurpleBias7]

I agree with others to watch a video that explains the mv. There is a very special reason why Army finds this song so important, you will have a better idea when you react to the explanation video.

[@Bangtan_Nyctophiliicc]

6:55 Jin and Yoongi (Suga) are called Vampires of the group because they both doesn't seem to age 🤣

[@cindybee9270]

Off-topic. J-Hope will be going on tour if you want to see one of the BTS members live in concert.

[@rosy7948]

BTS " Tomorrow" Thanks Nathan 😊

[@Jovier-jk8cw]

About Sewol Ferry Tragedy, Out of 476 passengers and crew, 304 died in the disaster, including around 250 students from Danwon High School in Ansan. Out of 172 survivors, more than half were rescued by fishing boats and other commercial vessels that arrived at the scene approximately 40 minutes before the Korea Coast Guard 🥲

[@iwannabealobster9459]

Jin is a vampire. He doesn’t age.❤

[@cherylloper7320]

So when you get to Yet To Come, you will see a montage of the scenes from Spring Day. Also their Busan Concert's stage scenery gave tribute to this tragedy. And as others have mentioned out of this tradgedy came this beautiful song. Good to see you back! As far as dates they are discharged, RM, V will be out the 12th of June, Jungkook & Jimin on the 13th and I believe Suga is the 21st of June. Our Hobi will be on his world tour in March!! Borahae!!❤❤❤

[@user-qd5gr8ql2w]

V's voice in this song are so emotional.❤

[@ebonyblue]

Happy New Year, Nathan!

[@HAzana27]

For BTS

[@jhoyamil8597]

Cant wait to the 5 members discharge in june.. ..this is the year army's waiting for..BTS will be complete soon..💜💜💜

[@astridjakobsen5712]

Spring day come out 8 years ago and never left the chart, and please do a reaction to a explanation of the song

[@AlfonsoEspina]

You need to watch the explanation video for Spring Day to truly appreciate it.

[@MzWriteNow]

As you see in the comments below there is so much to unpack in this song both in the lyrics and the metaphors. You REALLY need to watch one or more of the explanation videos. Also the train symbolizes a lot of the story of Snowpiercer (about classes) and The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas. There are differing ideas regarding inclusion of the Sewol Ferry Disaster. I tend to believe strongly that it is represented here in the tall stack of clothes: based on a famous art piece but here it is intended to represent all the clothes of the children that washed up on the beach. Also, the notes on the dryers in the laundromat are some of the notes left for the Sewol Ferry kids. The government (and powerful company who owned the ferry) tried to sweep this under the rug but BTS brought it into global attention, which pressured the company and the government to finally take some action. You have to understand how risky it was for them to do this at that time. They had only debuted a couple years before and were complete underdogs in the entertainment industry. They did this even knowing they could be black-listed and never perform publicly again. They chose to do the right thing. When the videos load note that under Big Hit it says music and artists for healing. They mean it.

[@msdiah3012]

Come on Nathan. It's Jimin at 10:41 😂

[@cindybee9270]

I know right? I was waiting for him to have that lightbulb moment 😁

[@linseyv0613]

Hi thank you for your action this song is so so sad the tragedy that lost show me young people's! Please react to the explanation of the music video and being a dad yourself prepare yourself a lot of school kids were lost that day

[@cathydimaria6454]

v verse Is so emotional It gets me every time (you know your my best friend)

[@lindahalim7740]

10.28 it is Jimin's voice. the one that you said you dont know who that is.

[@sjplus36]

You should definitely watch the Spring Day MV explanation, it is so rich. Although the Italian Army one gives a lot of information, I like this one even better, it gives a lot of the same info but much shorter, and each video has it's own unique strengths: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrIYoKEe8p-n9U

[@katherineann8463]

I like this one very much, too, especially for someone who isn't familiar with the Sewol tragedy. When you hear this one first, you get the basics of the event and can brace yourself for hearing all the gut-wrenching, heart-rending, enraging details that are explained in the longer video.

[@Jellybean0009]

The one by Stephanie on Rotten Mango is good too. I started listening to BTS during COVID after my sister passed from it. After watching the video and reading the lyrics, I played this song often which helped me work through my grief. Thank you for listening to this song which is so special to so many.

[@Maggie-vo5im]

Hey Nathan glad you are back!! wonder if you can react to Crystal snow bts muster concert in Japan🥰 hope yoy have a lovely day

[@AlejandraGomez-z9o]

LA HISTORIA DE LA CANCIÓN ES MUY PROFUNDA, CUANDO SABES UN POCO DE LA HISTORIA DE LA CANCIÓN Y VES EL VIDEO, TERMINAS LLORANDO, LA HISTORIA ES MUY FUERTE

[@roserose9939]

Thank You very much for Your great reaction but please check out the Sewol Ferry tragedy and the Italian A.R,M.Y. explanation of all the symbolism that was used in this mv.

[@trudieconroy4167]

There is a explanation video that really gets into every detail of this. Sad sad story

[@JINMYRJ]

Please react to Italian ARMY spring day explanation video, It's absolutely necessary to understand what this video is about. It's an incredibly sad real event that has to do with the sinking of the Sewol ferry sinking, It's beautiful how BTS gave homage and helped people learn about the corruption of the government without directly saying it because the government was blacklisting people and artists who talk about this, Seriously you should watch that documentary so you understand why the ARMY refers to this song as the Queen of BTS songs. Thanks, Borahae

[@nanceemoon365]

June 11 yay

[@6chex]

RM and V enlisted together, then JK and Jimin the next day so they will finish a day apart in June. Suga did not pass the physical because of his shoulder injury so he was assigned to social work which runs longer. Suga entered earlier but will finish a few weeks after the other 4.

[@jhjh7060]

All bts song are my favorite....do all

[@thisoldsim]

That's a brave thumbnail.

[@cindybee9270]

I'm waiting for you to do a piano cover of this Nathan 😁 Have you reacted to the 2018 MMA Live performance of Idol?

[@karenbierle7682]

link to Italian A.R.M.Y. explanation youtu.be/FrT4FW6pE?si=Da-GwsWKOv3EW-P

[@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz3726]

Spring Day is definitely still holding up even after 7 years, I don’t know if that can be claimed for your career

[@rosy7948]

BTS " Let Go live in Japan"... thanks Nathan

[@jacquewilliams2996]

You need to watch the explanation video

[@sharonlahaye5803]

You have to know the explanation for the MV and why it’s such an important song. I prefer the DKDKTV Explained video (more concise and clear) but most ARMYs prefer the Italian ARMY explanation video.

[@sggarn29asianchoice55]

You should check the explanation video of this song. The music video has a deep meaning and has book references. Some say that bts made this song to give comfort to the victims family of the sewol tragedy.💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@inacialimadasilva7521]

The Italian explanation for this song is Moving! React to it , please!!!

[@aurora6561]

10:35 ' who is singing that lead ? " That part is Jimin singing.

[@LhynErr]

10:42 jimin voice

[@Bangtan_Nyctophiliicc]

Nathan, please watch the explanation video of spring day song. It's important to understand the MV

[@jjjmmmppp007]

Hey Mr.Nathan Sir,"Spring Day"is not an old song..She's the "Queen Mother"of all BTS songs😂💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@kerryalexander831]

I would still love to see you do the Yet to Come concert if you could take the time. I know anyone watching the individual songs would watch that. You'd get the vibe of a BTS concert and they did a majority of their hits. You'd get to see the train again lol. It was streamed for free all over the world and had millions watching it. About a few days after, it was announced that Jin was ending his military deferment so it is the last concert until the guys are discharged around June 10th (RM and V) 11th (Jimin & JK) and 22nd (Suga). You should aslo check out some of JHope's solo songs because his world tour starts in about 2 weeks. He will tour until June ending in time for Festa and the ms discharges. One night will be in LA. Maybe you can score tickets😊

[@kerryalexander831]

You've probably seen videos like these but I think it's one of the best even if it's from 4 years ago so it's a little dated kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmOkiYOigqt_bNksi=KpVj6AdIVmYg79zR

[@loa_2314]

10:42 that's your favorite vocalist Jimin.

[@abibi531]

This is still my favorite BTS song…

[@abibi531]

I missed your reactions..

[@nanceemoon365]

Tiny desk

[@Susan-Learns]

This song is full of symbolism because the SK government was banning groups and actors/singers for calling attention to the Sewol tragedy... blacklisting any dissent. BTS tried to stand on the line and let the world know.... never forget.

[@ot7jyn]

Please react to “Spring Day Explained by ITALIAN Army”. There are shorter explanation vids but the Italian Army one shows more of the mv references to the Seowol tragedy. Thank you for your reactions.❤