I’m starting to understand it now… Introduction to BTS | REACTION

[@markabusireactions]

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[@DanielleMDM93]

Hi is the unedited version already on your Patreon? I couldn’t find it

[@markabusireactions]

@@DanielleMDM93 you need to scroll down a bit, I put it up there about 2 weeks ago

[@DanielleMDM93]

@@markabusireactionsOh okay, thank you!💜

[@mrsta8233]

Hi uk army here, you must understand there are hundreds of BTS reactioners, we can't afford to pay every single one. You do know ARMY are 1 billion strong around the world. Even with this many fans. Many of us don't subscribe to patrons so we won't see that content

[@skgm7420]

@@mrsta8233 it’s early release for the unedited reaction - the neatened up one come to KZbin later on. He does his reactions on Twitch so you can also watch the full unedited ones live for free!

[@BrendaHardy-x5v]

I’m a 76 yr old English ARMY. BTS “found” me after the passing of my husband of almost 50 yrs at the beginning of the Covid pandemic. Finding myself suddenly alone with my grief during “lockdown”, i stumbled upon these young men and their music and was rescued ! I listen to their music every day, at home, in the car, in the supermarket, everywhere. Their voices and personalities have gotten me through some of the toughest times, lifting my spirits like nothing else can and i will never tire of them. I pray that i can still be around when they get back together 💜

[@suekennedy1595]

Me too 61 year old Australian.

[@flyushkifly]

They said they'd go back to Wembley, so maybe you'll get to see them! My deepest condolences to you for the loss of your husband. What a horrible time that was. BTS got me through that terror, and grieving for my Mother in 2018. Truly lovable men who give me hope for humanity. And women need a lot of hope these days. 💜

[@BrendaHardy-x5v]

@@flyushkifly ❤️💜

[@blueturtle1813]

love that you're stepping outside your comfort zone and try to understand. I know you would absolutely love RMs second mixtape Mono.

[@DanielleMDM93]

Hi one correction, Mono is his second Mixtape. His first Mixtape is actually called RM

[@blueturtle1813]

@@DanielleMDM93 oh yes that's right!!

[@blueturtle1813]

basically all you see in kpop today is an attempt by the old kpop companies to replicate bts. what they dont understand is you can't replicate sincerity without giving up top down power. they want bts but without the actual freedom which is impossible. it's hard to overstate how new bts approach was in kpop at the time. things like having a twitter account where the actual members actually communicate. making vlogs where genuine feelings are shared. having power over your own music. understand the craft of making music. big three tried to replicated all of this and its funny how you can trace back every step big three took to milestones in BTS' career. like bbma social award 2017 and suddenly kpop groups opened social media accounts etc. I dont think there ever was an artist that singlehandedly changed a whole industry this much in this short amount of time.

[@dominoglenrio5650]

I worked for Tower records in Seattle just before and during the Grunge boom, shared a house with members of 2 very famous bands, got taken out for drinks by one musician who sadly succumbed to the pressures of success and having too much money. I have always been into many types of music, including rap, and that includes songs in several foreign languages - it wasn’t a stretch for me to like a band with primarily Korean lyrics. I had a bias against kpop I think because of some preconceived notions, so I never could have foreseen my devotion to BTS. I’ve been into them for 5 years, but what really cemented that was how they got me through the pandemic, through the loss of a family member to it, to the horrific isolation I felt and the stress of a job that nearly killed me. I 100% would not have gotten through it without their music, their livestreamed concerts, and all of the content they put out, including Run BTS, their show that makes me nearly cry with laughter. It’s that, plus the fact that their music is so damn good - almost every song of it. There are maybe a couple of songs I’m meh about, but that’s it. When I finally got to see them in concert after the pandemic, I can’t even fully describe how joyous an event it was. Every concert is like that. I have made Army friends for life, sharing hotels rooms with people I hadn’t met before. It is like being a teenager again at a sleepover. Why would anyone *not* want to feel that way… to fully immerse oneself in that joy. So yeah….as we Armys like to say, “I’m in this Bangtan sh*t for life.”

[@bunnyboopbubblesbcubed8380]

APOBANGPO 💜

[@Aikotink]

Apobangpo 💜

[@KriszKovacs]

Borahae

[@sweetlorre]

Apobangpo 💜

[@andriaciel5468]

One of my favorite lyrics from BTS is in RM's Persona: "I just want to give you all the voices 'til I die, I just want to give you all the shoulders when you cry."

[@MarilynPF]

Another 69 year old ARMY. My husband and I flew across the US to see them in concert in LA. I love them and what they stand for. I’m a retired attorney and my husband is a retired physician. BTS is a force for good in the world.

[@priiifrg]

I can only speak for myself, of course, but here's why I love BTS: 1. The music. What I value most in music is lyrics, and BTS has so many songs with amazing lyrics, whether because they are poetic, or really smart, or incorporate ideas I like to see explored in art (like the Carl Jung theories), or because they're just fucking real and genuine (the rap line songs). 2. The guys. It definitely helps to connect even more with the art when you admire the artists. And through watching all the content they put out other than the music (the lives, documentaries, reality shows, interviews) I did develop a connection to them that's akin to love. It's weird to say you love someone you don't know in real life but I think I do. I'm happy when they're happy and I'm sad when they're sad or hurt. 3. The performance. I think it's a miracle that we have a group with such good music, such good people as members AND striking performances as bonus.

[@DanielleMDM93]

Oh yes I forgot to talk about incredible their dancing and showmanship is in my comment! I’m no good with writing out my thoughts lol

[@Emma.00.00]

@@DanielleMDM93 you are amazing

[@ShashoShasta]

I’ve been to a few live BTS concerts. I’m 69 and my daughter is 40 🇨🇦. There are all ages, genders and nationalities there and NEVER does anyone ever feel out of place. It’s more of a mutual two way love between BTS & ARMY. Never have I seen anything else like it. It’s a spectacle with anything from fireworks to water canons to fire to confetti to bubbles and excellent sound, props, stages, costumes, lighting and on. No one does it like BTS. The fans even give each other little gifts at the concert. It’s unbelievable. We are ARMYs forever! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@sorayarodrigues9228]

👑BTS. They make several different genres. They are not a k-pop group. 💜💜💜 Selected kids who already had a passion in which they excelled. They put them together and learned choreographies that they incorporated.🫶

[@sugasmeow]

I’m 53 and have been an army since 2018. My daughter drug me into this fandom. I stayed bc BTS are truly the most down to earth, fun, hilarious, good people you would ever want to hang out with. And I do mean hang out with. They go live all the time just to say hey. Who does that? They are not just entertainers to army, they are friends.

[@secretyidentity2833]

Not many artists are as genuinely thankful towards their fans cause not as many artists have as much to be thankful for. RM the leader has said that ARMY was able to bring this “idol boyband” singing/speaking in Korean from a small nearly bankrupt label to the heart of the world’s music industry in the US. What BTS has been able to do is INSANE if you think abt the world’s music industry was like 5-10 years ago. BTS has the first non-English song to get a #1 on the hot100 with Life goes on. They literally paved the way for the Asian music market, specially K-pop (despite them being an anomaly in the industry, just having the K-pop label attached to BTS elevates the entire K-pop industry and allows K-pop artists to have opportunities they didn’t get before). And the most amazing thing is that there are no better people to be in the position they are in. 7 genuine, kind, open minded, generous, hard working, intelligent men.

[@debbiestanford6917]

I'm a 66 yr old granny army from Australia , BTS saved my life I was mean't to find them when I did.

[@marissamcwhiter9381]

When I found out one of my oldest friends got into this korean boy band in 2020...I was very sceptical about it. I wasn’t informed about the Asian pop scene. Being Asian myself that has lived in North America most of my life, my first instinct was to dismiss their musicality since I didn’t like Asian pop scene when I was younger. When I first listened to their music I was shocked at how much I liked it. I’m a person that is more attracted by the music of a song rather than lyrics so it didn’t bother me to that it was Korean. But I always had an eclectic taste that was more attracted to alternative music. I didn’t like bubblegum music and I thought this is what I would find with BTS. So when I listened to their latest CD at the time, BE I was blown away by their sound! I loved every song! So I downloaded their whole discography and went down the rabbit hole! But I will admit...although I became a fan of their music, I only became Army after I started to watch these documentaries and got to know them! I started to binge watch all their non music content and fell in love with all 7 members. This love for them got deeper after I listened to their music with the translated lyrics! This is when I realized their music and message was so deep and special.their artistry truly touched my soul. So I was in your shoes when I first listened to them I didn’t like rap either but after I listened to their rap and got to know their lyrics I found a new appreciation of the genre! I approached them expecting a boyband but now I know them to be legendary artists that moves me like my other faves, cold play and the Beatles!

[@namastan5580]

BE 💜

[@Emma.00.00]

Same..I was in a denial for 2 month..I never like boybands...but now I love BTS ..they save my life 2 years ago ..I will never forget them

[@namastan5580]

@@Emma.00.00 💜

[@bunnyboopbubblesbcubed8380]

💜

[@MissSmartypants555]

Hi dear. 69yo ARMY here. BTS actually spoke at the U.N. on three different occasions. The most famous time is when RM gave his "Speak yourself" speech. They also performed their song "Permission To Dance" at the U.N. And just a note... since 2017 BTS and ARMY have donated 6.6 million dollars to UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund).

[@organiccookie1306]

@the ARMY who is curating the playlist: Personally, I recommend showing him content of the members talking about their art and music rather than more fan-made edits; I think Suchwita with the members would be perfect. And live performances, of course. Anyway, thanks for putting in the work.

[@DanielleMDM93]

Yes, I think he’d really enjoy hearing the guys talk about their music and get to see them interacting together as well!

[@nanamishita9048]

the interview BTS had in the grammy museum could be a good option

[@karlyann9210]

I can tell you as a 34yr old British single mum I would ask my 13yr old what she saw in them as she couldn't understand their music one night we spent 4hrs watching music videos and performances for me it started with the music then I delved on my own and fell in love with every member because of their talent their personality their complete and utter love for each other and their fans so much so after 4 months of finding them I took her to watch them at Wembley Stadium day2 and it was the most amazing show i have ever seen or been a part of I've never seen anything like them in my life time I'm now 39 just a few months off 40 and my 6th year being Army and I honestly think they made me a better person my life has changed in so many positive ways because of them 💜

[@soniap1217]

I am 48 years old woman from Greece and an Army since 2019, i love good music in general my base in music is rock metal industrial ...and all the other music i think is good..BTS talent is on another level from there more 400 songs the 80% are amazing and the rest very good,no words of course about there unique harisma at live performances ,i have watched all the legends live honestly BTS and MJ are the top..❤

[@lauracorker2628]

I'm 68 years old and absolutely LOVE these boys (men). I credit them with keeping me alive during a very dark time in my life. 💜👑💜👑💜👑💜👑💜👑💜👑💜👑

[@pennybleta2300]

So i listen to a lot of artists from different kinds of music from all over the world. I am 36 and i have heard all kinds of artists over the years. I mean i am also a Eurovision fan. So diversity in music is my thing. And i decided one day to leave my prejudices years ago at 2015 and listen to some kpop as well. After i was watching kdramas for years. As i do watch series also from all over the world. But BTS was the only ones that managed to make me not only a fan but for the first time stan an artist, and changed my notions of idol music. All the others confirmed my prejudices. For me as an older person and for my aunts who are over 60 and 70 the reason we connect to BTS is not their personalities of course to an extent it is that as well. We would not be able to stan people with no ethics. In fact we are tired of them here in Greece and in the West. BTS is also different in this as well. But the main reason BTS are the only idols with such a variety of demographics is their music and mostly the messages in their songs. So their lyrics and use of their personal thoughts and knowledge on things. Also the educational character of their songs. They put the youth into literature and all forms of arts that they don't appreciate otherwise. They talk from the beginning about their personal experiences and topics the society faces and struggles with that resonate with people and help us face the harsh realities of life. For me personally they helped me with their music and their message to face the difficulties in my life as well. Sorry for the long rant. I just wanted to give you a perspective on the reason BTS has so many fans of all ages.

[@organiccookie1306]

Yes, it's a package, you are right that their personalities are a major part of it. But their music is definitely a big part of the equation. I don't think that there are any other artists that have the same musical and artistic range as BTS and the individual members. You also really need to see live performances. And I still think watching the Suchwita episodes with the members would be really eye opening for you. Enjoy your journey!

[@cintiaanalyyaggi5527]

Exactly! I think if he stays long enough, he'll be able to witness the utter excitement we feel whenever we know new music from them is coming!! E.g. we're respectfully eagerly waiting for Jin's first album 💜

[@ray32ruther]

i'm 49 year old man and a army

[@shazr9768]

60 yr old ARMY here. I look forward to your next reaction whatever it may be as I am very much enjoying your current approach. What pulled me in initially was their choreography, then the music, then their lyrics and finally who they are as individuals, subsets and group. I am a mental health practitioner and what they do in support of self acceptance and self love is so admirable and this is not only found in their lyrics but in the way they comport and express themselves but also in how they support each other and their fans. I love these guys - I have never been a particular fan of any band or artist so to say that friends and family are quite bemused and perplexed by my very vocal support of BTS is not surprising. I think they are incredibly talented and very worthy role models for anyone.

[@kaliska.]

Making a documentary about BTS is like trying to describe what love is. We can talk about it and it's probably gonna sound nice, but you kinda need to experience it for yourself to really get it. There are many reasons for why they are so loved but one thing that really stands out to me is their ability to pierce through the bullshit and the fake personas that we're all conditioned to have, often times without even being aware of it. BTS are able to get past all of that and just have a conversation with you human to human. It can be a very healing experience. But it can take a while for certain things to click. It took me three listen throughs to Mono to really appreciate the album and understand that it listens to you, not the other way around. People by Suga is now my favourite song by him but it took 2 years (!!!) of regular listening to truly grasp it's value. I literally went from 'oh cute song' to 'this is a timeless masterpiece and I shall honour it till the day I die'😅 Also watching them interact with each other restores my faith in humanity a little bit, on top of being an immediate serotonin boost! One of the members has recently been going through a difficult situation and ARMY has been banding together to help in whatever way we can, show our love and support, donate to charities in his name, etc. Someone said during that time that we're his good karma and I've been thinking about that ever since. The devotion that BTS has garnered is basically just us wanting to return the love, kindness and care that has been shown to us.

[@MeteoricMarlin]

Army says BTS finds you when you need them most. Every Army I've met agrees that they got into BTS when they were going through a tough time, including myself. Their sincerity and genuine heart is what we love most. The music, performances, looks etc. are just the cherry on top.

[@sallylonghurst4414]

Hi, I am really enjoying you teetering on the edge of the purple abyss. 😄It's interesting that you want to know more about BTS' speech at the UN. That is how I discovered them. I was at university and on a wall that I passed daily there was a drawing of a young man's face, the words 'BTS: End of an era tour,' and a short quotation. 'No matter who you are, where you're from, your skin colour, your gender identity, just speak yourself.' This kept me company for weeks as I came and went from my studio. It cheered me up when crits didn't go well and eventually I decided to find out more because it fitted so well with my own ethos. The rest as they say is history. The guys have seen me through some difficult times with the lyrics to their songs. Made me laugh with Run BTS and brought me back to listening to music which I had abandoned along the way. I wish I could thank the person who made the drawing and let them know what a difference they made. 💜

[@claregallagher8550]

Firstly, I appreciate you sticking with it and trying to dive a bit deeper into BTS. I did think at first that you had preconceived stereotype ideas about them, which many people do, however the fact that you are willing to try and pass that and open your mind to them and their music, is admirable. I am a 62 year old woman (also living in Scotland), who discovered BTS two years ago, so have had many years prior (and since) of listening to a diverse range of other music. I do love their music, although obviously have a few songs that I like less than others. Whilst I am part of Army because I love their music, however, I don't just stay for the music. Having spent the last two years watching their videos and getting to know their personalities and the messages they give, I have grown to really admire them as people. In addition to being willing to show Army their vulnerabilities, they are also humorous, with big personalities and are extremely funny. They have a diverse range of genres of music as a group and as 7 individual artists and all are very talented. When you listen/watch to their individual solo music, you would not expect them to be in the same group, but amazingly, it works. Another reason I have become an avid fan, is that their lyrics mean something. Their lyrics and MVs are multi layered and so they don't just write about romantic love, like many groups do. There are always deeper meanings, e.g. if a song is about love (obviously there are a couple), it is usually not about romantic love, although it can mean that also, but of love/acceptance of self or a relationship with yourself. Their music makes us think also!

[@Ween4ever]

Hi, I just happened to come across this video. I appreciate you giving BTS a chance to find out more about them. I stopped halfway through since you were commenting on how discouraging it must be to win an award and then be accused of cheating. I can’t remember if you said you saw BTS Hardships yet there’s so so much they endured non stop and are still going through. I’m older too and became ARMY shortly after their debut. I have liked all kinds of music, yet find that the lyrics, music speak volumes. In the beginning, it was mostly RM and Suga that wrote the lyrics though now, all of them write. Suga originally was hired to be the music producer and still does so many producing, as well as for other musicians. If you had watched the Taylor Guide, it shows more about each member and how they ended up joining. I can’t wait to see the full reaction on your Patreon and get to know you. I subscribed to see what you honestly think. Also, to those who bother you, ARMY is very protective and there are some toxic what we say True ARMY now are not like. True ARMY tries to help you, explains things, and may have a favourite (bias) member but love all of the members and call that OT7 (One True Seven). I won’t give more information since I saw many good comments. If you find time to watch the Taylor Mari Gudie to BTS and the Hardships, even on your own time, it will really add to your understanding of why many relate to these amazing guys so much! Usually we may recommend songs however I see you react to a variety of music. So, perhaps understanding BTS first May be better. Thank you! Borahe💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🇨🇦👏👏👏

[@OT7_DopeOldARMY]

Saying that it’s not their music overlooks completely the fact that it’s their music and lyrics that most of us point to as “proof” of their sincerity and authenticity. It also overlooks their talent as vocal, rap, and dance performers. Yes, we all love them as people, but they are people who are artists and performers. Take that out, and they’re no different than any other philanthropist around the world, and they simply wouldn’t have the same level of reach and influence. It takes ALL sides of each member and what they are as a group, to “make” BTS. They are often compared to the Avengers - the very talented individual parts (members) are amplified by putting them all together. The sum is greater than the parts.

[@DanielleMDM93]

Oh yes 100% agree! 💜 All seven are incredible artists and people!

[@markabusireactions]

Let me clarify. What I’m trying to say is, musically they’re a good band, and deserving of fans for their music. But lots of bands have that. The thing that makes them uniquely have the connection with the fans that they have is because of them as people. Which also, btw, bleeds into the music through the lyrics. But if you took the same music and had any other artist write lyrics for it, it wouldn’t hit the same and the same amount of people wouldn’t love that song. The band as the people that they are, they’re the reason they have the level of success right now, it’s more than just their music. Which isn’t to say that music isn’t important, of course it is. Basically I’m saying they have this X factor as people that make the fans love them more than just regular fans like regular bands. It was supposed to be a compliment.

[@OT7_DopeOldARMY]

@@markabusireactions Understood. It sounds like we are essentially saying the same thing, then.

[@markabusireactions]

@@OT7_DopeOldARMY yeah I think so. It’s just that I don’t script my videos and I say these things as they pop into my head and they’re not always quite as ear as they could be 😂

[@butterbuttersbetter3689]

I understand what he is saying. For me personally, I fell into to the bora world while still feeling that a lot of their music (not lyrics, but genres/sound) was really not my thing.

[@maryallison4899]

Hiya. fellow Scot from North Lanarkshire here! 63 yrs old retired HR manager and ARMY for 5 years now. I had same pre-conceived notions as you about them. However, during a particularly difficult time in my life, I randomly hit on a song called 'Answer: Love Myself' by BTS and my life changed in so many ways. I would respectfully take issue with your comment about the attraction not being the songs - it depends what you have listened to so far. The vast majority of their songs are far deeper than you might imagine. For example, one of the RAP songs, 'UGH' which at face value is a diss track about their haters is, when looked at more deeply also about the misuse of anger and social media to cause harm. They also are not afraid to delve into very different genres. They have R & B , funk , ballads, hip hop, as well as pop, disco, EDM, Latin pop and more. The 3 rappers in the band are acknowledged these days by US rappers as some of the best in the world. J Hope has collaborated with J Cole as an example. Their leader, Kim Namjoon (they put surname first by the way) known as RM has a 148 IQ and is a serious patron of the Korean Arts scene. I could spend hours discussing them and would be happy to interact with you to help direct you to some of the songs you might find interesting depending on your musical preference.

[@HailToTheMeep]

I am so glad you checked out THIS intro. So many people kept pushing another intro by Taylor Mari (?) is a sweet ARMY but her intro gush over the members without too much more contextual info. Unlike this, and one by RICE SQUAD. If you have time there is a series called The Rise Of Bangtan that is just top notch. Have fun!

[@IThink2Much]

You say that you don't think it's the music that attracted so many people to BTS. You're only partially correct. I do think the music hooks a lot of us. BUT I think it is the guys themselves that get us to stay and turn us into a family. My own personal experience is that it wasn't the music that first caught me. I listened to Dynamite and Boy with Luv first and almost didn't give them another chance. I tried just one more song (Dope). The song didn't necessarily win me over, but the dancing did. I could just see all the hard work that went into that choreo and that's when I realized they weren't just an average pop band like I had been on the verge of dismissing them as. So I dug deeper. What's funny is, I didn't always warm up to some of their music at first. But, especially after I've gotten to know more about them as people and I've seen what all they've been through and how they still are these amazingly kind, humble, and loving people, I can listen to just about any of their songs and hear their voices and it's like hearing a beloved family member and, even if it's not my favorite song, I still love it. I honestly don't have songs of theirs that I don't like. There are just songs I like better than others. Genres of music I haven't liked in the past, I like now because they made songs in that genre that have meaning and they did it well. They've made me realize that it isn't the style of music I have a problem with from those genres, it's the lack of depth and meaning.

[@jendiademalleyhart3027]

For me, it was their content that pushed me over into ARMY land. Euphoria and Serendipity and Awake snagged me, but carpool karaoke, Run BTS and music show appearances really changed my mind about BTS. I’ve been a Coldplayer for over 22 years, and I’d never really felt anything behind others music like with Coldplay. Then I “met “ BTS after 5 years of my daughter nagging me about them…and suddenly music made me FEEL again. 💜

[@itsnessayuh]

hii, just want to say tysm for watching this video and for genuinely trying to understand bts and who they are, where they come from and what they stand for. I also respect that you say you don't fully like bts yet because ofc you still don't know bts yet, so ty for that. A lot of people seem to equate knowledge with respect but from what I have seen from you so far, you still respect bts and acknowledge at the same time that you don't fully know them. I'm 23 and still a rather new army, as I just joined last year in 2023 but i will say that i think a lot of the power of bts comes from not only who they are as people but also their lyrics and the message they send. They are, to me, perhaps the most genuine artists i have ever seen. again, tysm for watching this!

[@sarah4hp]

It is absolutely about how amazing they are as people, but it is ALSO about their amazing music, and the artistry of their lyricism, their music videos and their insane choreography. The fact that so many of their songs/videos require explanation videos to truly grasp how deep their lyrics and their videos goes says so much, and I am continually blown away by how much I miss or don't get on a first listen/watch. It is a mix of the people they are, and the fact that they are artists with things to say that actually mean something and moves you in ways that is extremely rare, at least for me.

[@susamar2202]

I'm a 47-year-old ARMY from Brazil. I got to know BTS through my children, and I don't regret it. At the time, I needed a boost. BTS were my salvation. I love their music, but in reality, I fell in love with them for who they are because they are humble, fun, and sincere in everything they do. They're not like what other artists try to make out.💜💜💜💜🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@natalianaviaaccesorios9296]

I liked their music, but i became an Army when a start to SEE their personalities, we love them for who their Are. The music is a plus!. I'm 44 years old, and i never thought that i Will be a fan of a group. Least of all a k pop group. Is not just happiness, they make You feel like You are not alone, that they undertands You and are with You. Is really hard to explains. I never felt something like this before. But it is awsome to be part of it.

[@meganbecker7843]

I’m going to echo everyone here and say I appreciate so much you trying so hard to put aside your preconceived notions and open your mind. It’s actually pretty rare to see, sadly. I know everyone is saying that BTS is straight up so different than anything seen before but as unlikely as that seems, it’s actually true. I’m a hardcore skeptic and realist. I looked for holes in this whole thing for ages. Here’s what I know: BTS are extraordinarily real, sincere, hardworking artists. They have never lied to us. They have never broken a promise. If Jimin tells kids at an orphanage that he’ll be back later after work to preform privately for them and hang out, he shows up with no camera crew or managers and hangs out with them (the only footage is a short vid shot by one of the kids). If Jin says the first thing he’s doing once he’s discharged from the military is going live to talk to ARMY then he gets in the car (with all the members who came to pick him up) and heads straight to the company and hops on live, still in his uniform. Like you said, this could all look like lip service, but they do so much beyond what they would need to do to keep a loyal fan base. I’m talking hours long livestreams at all hours of day or night, chatting, cooking, playing therapist, taking song requests and singing, even sleeping (Jungkooks lives are wild lmao). They do music show performances which are free for armys to attend, and they also always arrange free gifts and snacks for the armys lucky enough to get tickets. For example, food trucks, meals, cookies and cakes, Godiva chocolate, drinks, flowers, clocks, perfume with 24 k gold flakes. Okay im rambling, but it’s just crazy to me. I’ve never seen a true partnership between artist and fans before. It’s such genuine love and respect on both sides. So deeply unselfish that it broke through to my cold, jaded heart. The implications of such a thing go far beyond the confines of music. Also, when it comes to their music, I won’t say much because I could write a literal book about the uniqueness of BTS artistry, their ability to blend genres, the genius of the compositions and the unique beauty of each of their voices. But i think that’s something you have to discover yourself. I will say 2 things: 1. Don’t try to put BTS in any type of box, genre wise or really in any way lol. They will not fit in it very well. The genre is BTS. 2. The more you know about them, and their story, and the more music you listen to, you will appreciate it more. It’s sort of a natural progression. The goal of their music is (typically) not to make flash in a pan songs that are catchy and do well, but to create deep, multi layered thematic music that grows on you more and more as you listen, and stays with you a long time. Even songs I don’t enjoy at first I come to love as I know more about the meaning, or notice more details. They are very intentional with every aspect of a song. Nothing is accidental, everything means something. That’s why most of their music requires explanation videos😂. Lots of other armys are offering you very good advice. I second it completely. Suchwita is such a good idea for you to watch. Watch the 7 (+1 extra one for Jungkook) episodes with the members starting with RMs episode and you’ll get a good view into how they create music, their relationships with each other, their planning, and hardwork, and their love for their fans. Is like to also suggest videos by Boracity Magazine. She makes amazing video essays about different topics related to BTS and she’s so well spoken and fun to listen to as well as always showing the facts backing her up. I would advise you check out: the problem with the “masterminds” behind BTS, an introduction to BTS discography (from chapter one), BTS are rockstars, why the music industry is terrified of BTS, or how the BTS army changed fandom culture (this one is my favorite!!!! Learn about us too! We’re dope!) But you could pretty much pick any of her vids that catch your eye and it’ll be really good. I’m going to end this here, I’ve subscribed and I’m really, genuinely so excited for you to learn more. Make sure you check out their B sides, tons of gems there! And keep watching documentaries. If you made it to the end of this, you have my respect sir lmao. M

[@markabusireactions]

Jeezo lol, thanks for joining the journey! ☺️☺️

[@theresaf3688]

I love your comment so much

[@KriszKovacs]

Dear Megan, what an amazing comment, I 100% stand by your statements, and it reflects so much my own feelings. For me as an avid music lover BTS is a jewelbox. They are the whole package: excellent, very high quality music production, amazing vocals, lyrics that makes you think, analyse, wonder, dream and admire - combined with performances that each time blow my mind, design and styling that is unmatched and a creative work behind which is just unbelievible. I never met any artist and music company who put so much creativity and artisty into their music as BTS does. And I am admiring their dedication, sincere love for their fans and for eachother and the hard work they put in. All 7 members are role modells, IDOLs in the original meaning of the world. And I am forever greatful to witness this. Apobangbo!!!!!

[@robwebnoid5763]

The saying within the BTS fandom is `You dont find BTS ... BTS finds you.` Yeah I am one of those hundreds/millions of people who had some emotional issues in their life & BTS helped soothe it once I slowly but surely discovered them. I lost my dad near the end of 2017, where he died at the hospital. By mid/late 2018, we were all still depressed but had to face life without dad. Life goes on (double entendre because that is also a BTS song). So when I was perusing through KZbin, there were times where I was seeing & hearing these singers in certain videos that had nothing really to do with them. One of the very first videos where I saw BTS members but had no idea who they were yet was one popular youtube video of that time a few years ago. It was `One guy, 54 voices` by Black Gryph0n. `God works in mysterious ways`, is another saying. I think BTS has a divine mission on earth & these testimonials from many ARMY helps prove that theory, heh. Also note that these xCeleste BTS video essays are a few years old now & BTS has done tons of stuff since, so these videos are getting more obsolete as time goes buy. BTS now has about 300-400 songs, maybe more, someone else might have better accurate numbers. Add to this songs from their solo projects, mixtapes, television commercials, original tv & movie soundtracks, song covers, features, collaborations, songs written for other artists etc etc, & the numbers go even higher. 10/06/24

[@MrKaibaoh]

It's not only the music, many artists make good music... It's that this music comes from the heart and goes to the heart.. that in addition to them being genuinely good people, honest people... I personally learned alot from them as a human being, how to deal with my issues how to work on myself how to enjoy life and how to appreciate my life and my family

[@Kett6363]

I agree. You come for the music and stay for the community. The sum of the whole is greater than the parts. I am 60. I grew up with the cola song. 🎼I want to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony🎼. I took that shit seriously. I was young and impressionable. BTS delivers and models love, kindness, sincerity. The ARMY is a fandom from around the world, supportive filled with kindness and sharing. It is no joke. It demonstrates bc it is predominantly woman what could happen if women ran the world. It is filled with folks from all walks of life, all ages all professions and we get shit done. The music brings us in and the community keeps us. As a side note I have worked in issues of equality and done corporate training, those RUNBTS especially early on are all just team building. I used to watch and dissect as a trainer. BTS has had so much development to be a great team. The CEO Bang Shi Hyuk is a genius. I am a bit of a business nerd.

[@sandrinesantos6445]

Thanks for this reaction. The boys are revolutionary. How can 7 teenagers conquer the world like that. I still don't get it after being Army for years. This is why they are special for us. We love them we don't know why❤

[@cynthiaperez2232]

I don't know exactly how to say this. People tend to see what they want to see. What affects me may not affect you. However, I will say that in my experience, the more you watch their MVs and the more you listen to their songs (especially their B sides-- try listening to Paradise), the more you come to appreciate their music. I never liked rap music really until BTS. Their music teaches you to listen to more than the words.

[@namastan5580]

💜

[@erume5776]

I can confidently say that I've become a better, kinder person thanks to bts. and that's beautiful that they can affect people like that

[@suekennedy1595]

Me too

[@AmandaSerry-qf2ix]

I’m a pandemic ARMY and liked them cuz my kids could dance to them. I was amazed by their dance moves, then to find out they write and produce. Then to Realize that they are poets and also respected for their musical chops. Respect for all that. Then I deep dived into them, their discography and message of inclusion. Our world needed unity and self love messages. their personalities helped me find joy during a depressive episode, and I felt no Guilt over liking a boyBAND group, because they weren’t superficial, they had the talent and heart to back it up. And they helped me to braver, learning to love myself and not apologize for it. Their message as well as their amazing stand alone talents combine To be so much More. And we recognize they are real. Not perfect but still beautiful. The way we all are and they treat us with respect and, in turn, we try to give them that same right. RM had even said that ARMY isn’t crazy and don’t do crazy things. They love us/BTS and without their devotion, we would not have achieved our dreams. We want to help them achieve theirs. Can’t wait to see which songs you hate the least… haha… not everyone’s cup of tea, but you recognize the effort/talent and that’s appreciated!!!!

[@skgm7420]

“Well firstly, I’m stupid” I felt that 😂 I wasn’t expecting any of that deep meaning stuff to be there before I looked properly into them, either!

[@markabusireactions]

I’m just being honest 😂

[@cintiaanalyyaggi5527]

Same!! I wanna slap myself when I remember telling my daughter "not those Chinese boys again 😑 " These guys not only taught me to be open minded and accepting, but they also taught me to be more understanding and kind to myself. Still learning everyday 💜🥹

[@craftijac]

Thanks for doing this deep dive into who BTS are. I really enjoy listening to your reactions and ability to keep an open mind. I am an (over 70) American fan recently into K-pop and BTS over the past 2 years and have friends and family that just don't understand the attraction to this music. It feels good to know that others, like yourself, are willing to explore other music perspectives.

[@dineongoepe7857]

For black swan, I suggest you re-watch the music video and then watch an explanation video of the music video, because there are a bunch of Easter eggs that you won't get. The best explanation video that analyzes and breaks down the song is the video BTS - Black Swan MV explained" by the channel Bookish Theories. That video will make you appreciate the song even more from an artistic point of view, even if it's not your cup of tea.

[@jessicavalencia314]

Thank you for reacting to this video and wanting to understand what BTS means to many people. I am 49 years old and I love their messages in their lyrics, even in the rap line, and I think they help young people a lot to understand their feelings a little more. Greetings from CHILE🤗🇨🇱👏👏👍👍

[@elitzaandreeva8810]

52 years of ARMY here! Boracity Magazine makes great videos based on facts, statistics and logic. I'd love to see your reaction to any of them. How the music industry works, how horrified is BTS's success, how are they different from other groups...

[@shantoc681]

The U N speach is the most touching thing I have heard it is a must

[@kara-karina8530]

We came in for the music but stayed for the whole package. They are not only incredible artists and performers, they are just a bunch of really good humans that have an insane synergy. They really do make you feel good and give you a lot of inspiration and drive to do better for yourself. 💜💜💜

[@Kookietaetan]

I'm 55 yr old Army since 2018, my sister who is 60 now introduced them to me, oddly not thru their music, but by their dance practice video's, I love watching people dance, & they blew me away, I at 1st only entertained her by watching them whenever we were together, but then I went to see their 1st movie Burn the stage, and it was the fans who hooked me, all these people in the movie theater acted like they were your best friend, I thought if a group of 7 Korean men can bring people together like this must be unique, and as we all say, I just wanted to learn their names, then down the rabbit hole I fell, binged all their content from 2013 to 2018 and never once regretted it, well I regretted not finding them in 2013, but so glad I found them before they really hit it big in the US. Never in my life have I seen a group give so much love and attention like BTS does, they make you feel like we are friends & family not $$$ signs like many Western artist, after award shows western artist go to these big lavish after party's, BTS go online with us and celebrate, same thing they do on their bday's, they go live on weverse and give us their precious time I loved their music even though I had no clue what they were singing about, but I checked out the English translations to find out, the lyrics give you hope, love & strength to get you thru your own troubles.💜

[@user-nh5iz8xu7y]

I personally think the music is what draws most of us in then it’s the amazing live performances and then finding out the boys behind the music. But this also goes back towards the music as their growth and personalities are intertwined with their art. As the only way for us to dive into their brain is their music they are very open with the armys talking about their disappointments, fears, interests e.t.c , but for things they can’t say out loud they use music to communicate. Jin for example as said he likes his public persona to be this happy go lucky person and doesn’t want to show any bad things to the fans except in his songs “ I don’t want to share my sad feelings with my fans because I want to show only good things. But if it’s music the story is different” Jin’s letter for abyss.

[@linseyv0613]

Thank you for your reaction in your attention you are half right without the music we would have no reason to get to know them as we know them but the most important thing in the reason why army is so strong is because of their personalities and in conjunction with the message that they put in the music along with the talent that they have and they work so hard for! Also the fact that they show us what's real the shores behind the scenes they don't just give us a piece of art they give us a window into the reasons that the artwork was created.

[@PolB-KP0505]

I really like that you are still listening to them, even if they haven't "been your cup of tea." I truly think you will find songs you enjoy. I am a 54 yo Army who likes hardcore rock (Five Finger Death Punch) and The B 52's and many in between. I love Korean Rap thanks to BTS. I still am shocked about that. I have tried, but I am not into country music. I really don't listen to regular pop music much. Give me Led Zeppelin any day and The Who anytime. I have never fallen for a group like this. I treasure them. They have brought me nothing but joy as I have been dealing with life. I believe you liked a song you reacted to, but my old lady brain can't remember. Was it Save Me? Keep having an open mind. Most people around me do not and it saddens me. It is their loss.

[@blancanavarro8487]

I’m 57 and originally from Spain, though I live in the States now and I have never felt so connected to any group/artist in my life like I do to BTS. It’s not just their mudic I love, because I even love their rapping and I never liked rap!! But they are special in so many ways. Great musicians, songwriters, producers, singers, rappers, dancers, performers… everything!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Borahae!!!!💜

[@mplahke]

I'm one of the people who dragged you for your Black Swan reaction, so i want to come back to apologize and thank you for continuing to expose yourself to BTS. Really appreciate your willingness to learn more about a group whose music you don't much like. Though sounds like Louder than Bombs is winning you over. More sad songs, coming up!

[@juliaesterfernandez5868]

En mis 61 años amo BTS me alegran la vida ❤saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@chanie725]

I also agree with one of the comment that you should see their content instead of fanmade edits, although many channels are great for searching overall quick info, some of them are outdated and some may express things through their own view, so I would recommend the member's show like Suchwita (where they mentioned member's solo project) and RM or Suga's Live video , where they explain the albumn's lyrics and inspiration. they also have behind the scenes that you can see how they learn and choreograph the dances, making changes in moves and positions, and it so cool to see their hard work😊

[@Lenaas.rkivee]

When we say bts saved us, we really mean it. I dont really want to put my business out there, but the past few years, I've been going through it, and i found bts back in 2022, and they have changed my life in the greatest ways possible. I dont want to sound crazy but they have really helped me in hard times. Even if i stop being their fan one day, i will forever be grateful for what they have done for me. They are some of the most beautiful people out there. :))

[@ivettecovarrubias4230]

I am 44 years old army AND love BTS

[@rebeccabuxton1324]

I really love that you are looking into the phenomenon that is BTS. I find it fascinating, too. My eldest daughter tried yo get me into them in 2018 and I had similar preconceptions to you. Then, in 2020, my youngest was listening to a ballad, The Truth Untold, whilst washing the pots and I heard V's voice sing "I'm so afraid" and it hooked me. So it was their music that hooked me at first. Over the following week I watched another MV, then another, then a behind the scenes, hen an episode of Run BTS. You are right I think, it is their personalities that make you ARMY. By the way, ARMY is an acronym for Adorable Representative MC for Youth. They wanted their fans to stand up with them and speak out against stereotypes and criticisms, to help form the the bulletproof vest together with them.

[@lelmdrWHO]

thank you so much for reacting and for listening to our stories! much love as always

[@go-gigi-go]

I want to add my voice in thanking you for stepping outside of your comfort zone and diving a bit deeper in BTS. Thank you. 💜Gigi

[@erume5776]

i genuinely love their music and i also genuinely love them as people. these two facts could exist without each other, but they are also peacefully coexisting in my life it's like, idk, having a mom who i love very much who can bake the most delicious cookies ever. i love my mom without cookies, and i love cookies without my mom, but it's so much more fun to have both at the same time! 😄

[@maritzaromero-kathalynas9493]

i think you got BTS. Yes they want to bring hope to the world, they are humble, hard working and i i hope the second decade of BTS will be as heart touching as the first has been. Oh and love your accent dude. ARMY supports who supports BTS

[@suga_rush]

If you do want to react to 'Black Swan' again, and this is just a suggestion, but how about reviewing the whole album (Map of the Soul: 7) from top to bottom someday? Their albums are very thematic. It's one of the reasons I like them. You can put on an album, listen to it from start to end and it gets you thinking about life. I don't know about other people, but I come out changed by the end of them. Even their fun songs are so purposeful with their intention and they aren't afraid to put vulnerable thoughts out there. This despite the hate and malicious attacks they receive on a regular basis which is so extraordinary to me. Knowing about their experiences make there lyrics more meaningful, but strangely I've always liked their music even though I was never fully into rap and couldn't for the life of me ever seem to get into pure pop. Maybe it's as simple as just liking the way they sound. And I've always had a weakness for lyrics, even if they are in a different language. BTS can give me hope, comfort, inspiration, wisdom and sometimes they even challenge my thoughts. I like all of that. But beyond the music, it's who they are as people that makes me go from simply liking them as artists to loving them.

[@erume5776]

i want to give you words said by the members themselves about ARMYs, because the way they share their minds is very sincere, and i treasure these little confessions with care j-hope: ARMYs absolutely... I feel like they've become an icon themselves. I'm so proud of them. They're amazing. ARMY is like an artist in itself now, too. Sort of like they're one big symbol of the era? ARMY is as famous as BTS. I think we give each other good energy, and helped each other to make something good. It might sound obvious coming from a member of BTS, but if I were ARMY, I'd never be ashamed to call myself a fan of BTS. Anyway, I'm seriously I want them to always know I'm really, really grateful for them" Yoongi in 2015: You guys are intelligent & you enjoy culture. That means you're very blessed. You like & cheer up for someone. That's a great blessing. Yoongi in 2022: It's really important! To be a fan of something, not necessarily a person, in life. I call this living with love. Jungkook: ARMY are the main characters. Everything we focus on comes back down to ARMY. We share each other’s feelings & they’re the source of our strength. It’s not enough to just say ARMY & us like or love each other. There’s definitely more to it than that. Jimin’s 2021 birthday live: In the past, when I thought about armys, they seemed like my friends or colleagues. But you know, even with the members… we didn’t all get along from the beginning. We were all so different. We liked different things. We had different personalities. The 7 of us got together, and spent time together, and 10 years has passed. So it’s not simply a matter of liking this person or not anymore. I’ve developed feeling that I can’t describe. So at first when we started to get fans, and ARMYs came to existence, when we promoted on music shows with them, and communicated with them, they felt like friends or colleagues. In my head, it felt like we had our arms around each other’s shoulders. But time went on, the relationship went beyond friendship, and beyond that, and beyond that, and beyond that. So now, I can’t explain it. For example, if someone asks us “What is ARMY to you?”, I’d be at a loss of words. It’s hard to describe in a word. Yes, that kind of relationship we developed. Actually, we don’t have a distant relationship, but I can’t simply say it’s a close relationship. But you’ve become someone I love, and miss at the same time. I think, we love each other so much. You don’t talk about stuff like this in your everyday life. You don’t tell someone “I love you” all the time. But we do. We proudly say “I love you”. We have that kind of relationship. I really really wish for your happiness. Really. Jimin’s 2021 birthday live: I met with some of my closest friends after work last night. And we ended up talking about you (ARMY) a lot. I really like these friends and… they said that I should be really thankful of you. So I said I know and I have to come to say hello to you after work tomorrow. I said I have to do a Vlive (livestream). That’s what we talked about. When I’m with my friends, we mention the word “ARMY” a lot more than you expect. When they’re joking around, and when someone teases me, I say “ARMY fans will come and get you”. They joke around together about that. RM on a Vlive after the concert in 2022: We have something different and special too…our ARMY. Being together with ARMY. BTS in 2022 is really complicated and sophisticated. When you say BTS, it’s not just 7 boys, it includes the industry, maybe the Korean thing but mostly the ARMY. The point is, bts isn't just about the 7 boys. It's a huge wave consisting of various people! And what they ignore is the existence of the army. Different races, different genders, so many different types of people are meaningfully involved in this name bts. I just want people to know that. We might not be great as the self-made artists or anyone else, but we got something special too, we got something different than others, i think. That can be nationality, language we use and we write, but i think the most important point is that the ARMY and the people who truly support us, and not just supporting, but being together with us. So when you say the name of BTS, it's not just the 7 boys. It includes the industry, the korean thing, the asian, and mostly the ARMYs, that truly are together in our every day lives. It's not one way, it's mutual. We give them something, they give us something, i mean you guys give us something. And i truly felt today as well while seeing you guys in person and hearing your voices, it comes from the heart, and it's about the soul. It's about sharing hearts and sharing souls. Where we might not know each other, if i didn't do this team or music, maybe i would have a trip in las vegas and pass by you guys as a tourist from korea. But through the music, performance, and team, we can be something, we call this 인연 (meant to be) in korean, but we became something, a relationship. And i think that's everything. Life is unfair, a lot of unluck. Happiness and joy are really short, but we met each other, so we made something great. V: I want to be close friends with the members of ARMY, and I talk to them on Weverse whenever I have a problem or something I want to share. This is how I want to interact all the time - I don’t like a businesslike approach to anything. I take photos because I like to, I do things because I like them and I approach people because I like them. I accept that you sometimes need a business mindset, but I’m not very good at that. That’s my weakness. Jin: 10 years, 100 years. Let's be together always. My life is filled with true happiness thanks to you, ARMY RM: I have to offer them the best night ever in their lives. So it’s a mess, and it’s too much energy. I’m a human and I really get nervous and I really sometimes get depressed by, and even get swallowed by all the energies. But I try to deal with it because I love the music. I love their love. Because I think love is really happening when we give to somebody, not when we take. So I just want to give back to them. They brought us from just a small city in Korea, all the way back to the heart of this music industry, Las Vegas, L.A., New York. It could happen because of fans all over the world. I’m just always grateful and I don’t want to disappoint them. Yoongi: Loving someone unconditionally is one of the hardest things to do. So for the people who love us, we have to do really well. And we need to come back as an entire team as soon as we can. In order to you know, stan someone, it has to be fun. We have a responsibility to make sure they have lots of fun and enjoy, however we can, I think that's our mission now. It's not about becoming more successful or about better results. Now, the fans try to make that happen. We should feel grateful for that and make lots of memories with them. Jungkook: The moment in my life when i'm the most happiest? When i see ARMYs. That's when i'm the most happiest. That's why i like concerts. Of course standing on stage and performing live is nice, but without ARMYs it's just singing. But i like singing and dancing with ARMYs An ARMY's question: Would you still love us if we were bugs? Jungkook: What do you mean? If you were bugs, I'd be bugs collector. I'll give you water, give you meal, raise each of you prettily. I'll make a forest in my house An ARMY once wrote a post agonising that they had to watch the concert though illegal stream and that they were ashamed that they couldn't buy a ticket Jimin answered: Everything is fine. Don't hate yourself. Whatever the reason is, we will still love you. You are the reason i live. You are the driving force for us to be happy and work hard. Thank you sincerely. Thank you Jimin to ARMY: You, who make me feel all these things, should also feel full of happiness and be loved. You should. Got it? Jimin: It's so heartening that we're growing old together. I'm never lonely thanks to ARMY feeling the same emotions and reminiscing about the same things i do. I hope we can make you feel the same way and be a source of comfort to you at all times Yoongi at a concert: When there's something happy, just look around calmly. It's what my father always told me. I look around and ARMY is all i can see Jimin: Dear ARMYs, Happy 9th anniversary. Today is the day BTS was born and the day we met for the first time. It’s such a meaningful day and I’m glad I got to spend it with you all. There’s a lot that I want to say and a lot of feelings I want to share. And some of the simplest words-like “thank you,” “I’m sorry,” and “I love you”-feel not-so-simple anymore. They mean so much more with every year [we’re together]. They are, though, the only words that come close to describing how I feel. Thank you for coming to see me whenever I perform and letting me see you when I miss you. I’m sorry because I feel like I make you wait all the time and because I can never pay you back for all of the support that you’ve sent my way. Yet you still stand by me-and for that, I love you so, so much. It feels like time flew right by us… but if we actually look back, we’ve gone through so much together. We’ve done so much and felt so much over the years. I look forward to all the memories that we’ll continue to make in the future. I wonder what’s in store for us-what will we laugh and cry about? I mean every one of these words with the utmost sincerity. We, want to stay here for you for as long as we can. And to make that possible, we’ll continue to try our best to be our best at all times. Thank you always, from the bottom of my heart, for all your love and support for our music, our performances, and us.

[@lalicc6527]

You find BTS when you need them the most. Wishing you a lovely journey 💜

[@maritzaromero-kathalynas9493]

57 year old that fell down the BTS rabbit hole. the more i listen the more i like them.

[@Zari867]

Im 30yrs. old. I dont really like kpop. One time I was suffering from anxiety and saw one video of bts, got curious and started listening to their music and was surprised how their music carries a deep meaning. If you want to rewatch Black Swan, I suggest you should also watch the explanation video by bookish theories. And pls watch BTS hardship (2013-2021) by Xceleste.

[@kathikai2000]

I’m 64….LOVE them!

[@pennybleta2300]

This is a bit outdated video but it has the essense of BTS. I am so glad i could watch a documentary in yt.

[@PurpleTingeOT7]

Hi I'm Kathy and I'm so glad your channel came up in my recommendations! I'm 63 and ARMY because not only are these seven men so multi talented it's insane but they are also incredibly lovin, humble and giving human beings. I so respect your honesty and I'm super excited to go on this wildly fantastical, beautiful journey with you! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@ElwoodShort]

I'll admit, back in 2017, exploring BTS, also with a dose of negative preconception about kpop in general, BTS were a real eye opener, i very quickly [blood sweat and tears did it] realised there was a lot more going on here than i expected. Then i just watched as they became an absolute generational phenomena. I have subseqently a fan of other korean artists ,and think they have a great deal to offer. Glad i gave them a chance. And now i see David Attenbourough has employed the composition and performance skills of kpop juggernaughts Seventeen, to provide the soundtrack to his Asia series. Which sounds and looks incredible. I never saw that coming [though Woozi does compose fantastic soundtracks].

[@mona.cabocmona303]

I found BTS when I made some research on Internet, and I made a mistake, and typed suga, so instead of what I searched for, I saw Suga of BTS and that was how it started...and that is a mistake I don't regret at all. I started to watch their MVs, live performances, and what I remember is the feeling that made me to look at myself, to look inside of me. For a long time I felt like I listened the songs before but I didn't, it was just the feeling and the relief of all my pain and struggles. Then I saw how ''I purple you'' came into world and I knew what that feeling was. My mind made the connection between the 💜, the purple ribbon, the purple ocean, with Ultra Violet (Light My Way), and how I had a similar feeling years ago. Since then, I am accepting my introspection, and I am fine, even if I am not, because I started again to listen u2, in the same time with BTS, and I personally find amazing how a rock band made music 30-40 years ago with messages, and now BTS at another level is making the same amazing thing, spreading good messages to the people around the world. I personally suffered a lot for what happened in August with Yoongi, but listening Stuk in a moment you can't get out of, I knew for sure that all will end, and Yoongi will be fine (fined), and hope he will recover from that trauma.

[@VanCityGal]

Thank you for opening yourself to the world of BTS. I can't guarantee that you'll fall love with their music but, I promise you there is something here for you to take away that will enrich you. I think you're partially right. Their massive fame is due in great part to who they are as people and the message of hope and love they put out into the world. But, I wouldn't stick around if the music didn't deeply move me and the talent didn't live up to my standards. It's the entire package. Excited to watch you learn more and hopefully enjoy the journey, 💜

[@catofthecanals5562]

Hi, love your honest and introspective approach. Thank you to you and your "ARMY friend" for the work they have put into preparing a list for your journey. I'm looking forward to see it. Have a wonderful day.💜

[@Theskellyellie]

Enjoying your reactions . I am one of these older fans 68. Always liked lots of types of music but mostly rock /metal (still do , just been to Bloodstock again this year) Always thought BTS and K pop was def not for me. Stumbled on them by accident as I watch a lot of dance and first saw them dancing last year, then realised how good they were, lyrics, music, dance , personality and here I am complete Army.

[@erume5776]

i think i've read at least 6 or 7 books that were either connected to bts' albums (like Herman Hesse's Demian or Won-pyung Sohn's Almond, also Carl Jung) or recommended by the members

[@MarilynPF]

The song you’re thinking of that has Carl Jung references is “Black, Sweat & Tears.” Also, that song also references the book “Demian” by Hermann Hesse. 👍🏻

[@natalianaviaaccesorios9296]

The lyrics and The MV Are excelents and very deep and complicated. That is why There is videos explaining The mvs

[@normanorma9153]

Thaks you for your reaction to my boys, BTS is really amazing, I'm 70 years old and love them so much, Borahae 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@erume5776]

the background music of the introduction video pushed me to recommend you another bts video to watch which is live of their song Mikrokosmos (on yt as "[SPECIAL CLIP] BTS (방탄소년단) ‘소우주 (Mikrokosmos)’ @ SY IN SEOUL") you will see the magical atmosphere of a bts concert!

[@queenrosered]

Bless your wee heart for being so able to let your ego go and follow Army advice in this journey! You will be happier and wiser for it, trust me! This is from a 73 yr old American Army member from Las Vegas! Please continue the journey and I am now subbed! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@markabusireactions]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@erume5776]

the truth is that in any industry, either western or Korean, bts only has armys. it's was like that since 2013, it stays like that in 2024. they are by now immensely influential and everyone wants to get a piece of that, but they are not sweethearts, yk? they would be thrown under the bus on the first opportunity, we've been through this Suga: "Our fans are called ARMY, it sounds really pretty. in French 'ami' means a friend. in english it sounds like they will protect us from everything" Suga: "We had been though a hard time, but ARMY... got hurt too. We were supposed to shield all the repression, but ARMY were enduring it with us. This song (2!3!), I feel like, became a secret code for ARMY and us" RM: "I feel like we can talk about it now. For those three years, 2015, 2016, 2017, it was though for us and our fans. There were many people who hated us. ARMY were trying so hard to protect us and we tried harder than anyone else [to prove ourselves] while making content and doing other things. When I look back on those three years, they mean a lot to me"

[@kaliska.]

I was actually gonna suggest for you to revisit Black Swan so I'm glad you've already considered that. But at a later time! You are not ready yet!!😄 You're just gonna have to trust ARMY to hold your hand through this rabbit hole. But tell whoever is curating your list to add the live performance with the intro☝ And when you do relisten to the song, keep in mind this quote, it'll help you understand the message: "A dancer dies twice-once when they stop dancing, and this first death is more painful."

[@DanielleMDM93]

Yes I’m turning 31 this year, I’m born the same year as Yoongi(Suga/AgustD) 1993. Okay long comment ahead and hopefully I don’t start rambling lol! I love their music, but for me personally I wouldn’t have gotten to know them if their lyrics weren’t meaningful and genuine. Because their lyrics had a message, I wanted to learn about them a people and once I learned how honest, genuine, caring, hardworking, inspiring and playful they all were, well that was it lol! Of course they have some songs that i don’t listen to as much, I personally enjoy their self-written/self-produced(Of course they work with others too) music most. But even when the Vocalline sings songs not written by themselves I love them because they really embody the emotion and feeling with their voice and performance(You don’t have to experience a specific situation, to connect and empathize with the feeling). I honestly am more attracted to their sad, melancholy, self analyzing songs. But I also love their fun, upbeat, but still have an impactful message songs. I can pretty much listen to most genres of music sounds, but if the lyrics don’t connect to me I will never look farther into the artist. When I first stumbled across BTS(I believe it was a reactor I was watching at the time, so the first few songs I heard were off his reaction videos) I heard a few of their title tracks and they were obviously catchy and entertaining enough for me to casually keep watching. I finally watched the Save Me MV and really liked the song, but I also realized that I had trouble differentiating everyone but RM and Jin(I didn’t know their names yet) and that bothered me. So I watched a guide to learn their names, faces and a little about them. In the guide there was a clip from a New Years video the guys did and Yoongi(Suga) was talking about how he hoped ARMY’s dream came true that year, but also if you didn’t have a dream that it was okay, he just hoped we’d be happy. That hit me really hard and then I learned that clip inspired a song called Paradise. When I read the lyrics I felt a weight left from my shoulders, I knew I was ARMY from that point on. which is kinda crazy because there had been a few different artists throughout my life that had really impactful music on me, but for whatever reason it was never enough for me to sit down and learn more about them as people. It’s incredibly hard for me to name just some of my favorite BTS songs(It also changes often lol), but I love all the songs off the albums Wings and Love Yourself: Tear! There’s too many group songs to name and this comment is already WAY too long lol! P.s Most of Jin’s songs hurt me in the most beautiful, “I feel seen” kind of way. Though he does have upbeat ones I love too lol! My favorite Jin solo songs are Awake(Actually all of the solo songs off BTS’ Wings Album are truly incredible), Abyss, Yours, Tonight and also his Demo version of Epiphany(It just feels so much more raw to me then the final version, which is still beautiful).

[@maritzaromero-kathalynas9493]

part of what i like about them is they go beyond modern perfomers, they are artists that dance in addition to writing lyric and music they are a force for good

[@MummaLlama]

There are multiple factors present that have contributed to their popularity and music is one of them, if only based on the fact that they touch on subjects that aren’t commonly cared about in SK. The Kpop science has a scary dark side that involves adults taking advantage of children for their talents and profiting from them. The CEO of their company hated this and decided to nurture the boys instead of treating them like disposable toys. But you’re right, it’s not just because of their music or choreography, it’s THEM. Try watching some of the funny compilations or Run BTS, not only are they naturally hilarious, they’re smart, kind, selfless and really do genuinely love each other and ARMY. Their goal is to put a smile on our faces, to always give back in anyway for the support and love ARMY has given them. Just by being themselves, people have taken them into their hearts. We worry about their health, hope they find happiness in whatever they do. It really is unusual, to have this level of success and still be humble throughout.

[@tannie618tran7]

They got me first with their music then everything else after is like cherry on the top.. I’m 59th by the way and love them since 2016..so music still very important..it’s one of the many things that come with my love for BTS

[@Imme_begin]

I’m 69 and love these boys and their music. I will enjoy watching your journey. I’m not sure what you have listened to, but I am thankful that you are giving them a chance because BTS doesn’t have one sound. You may be pleasantly surprised as you discover more of their discography. I hope so, anyways. :)

[@momzillainnova]

There is nothing more refreshing than finding a reaction channel purely by random chance where the creator can go back and re-evaluate their original reaction. Im one of those "weirdo" genX rando 50 plus year olds that fell down the kpop rabbit hole and consumed every bit of information over the years I could find. Ive commented on many videos that react to a BTS or Blackpink video and pass it off as just a fluffy over produced eye candy pop song. Trying to explain the very deep thought out meaning behind every scene and being called an over reaching freak gets a little old. I would love to see you react to a similar video explaining the members of Blackpink as well and their back stories. A GREAT example of how deep their concepts go would be on Jolly channel where "British priest reacts to how you like that." You first get the initial reaction of the priest, then his sister gives a breakdown explanation of the actual meaning of the lyrics and visuals. That song on the surface is a perfect example of one that exists purely for eye candy and a generic catchy throwaway pop song. In reality DuDu DuDu DuDuDu, Kill this Love, and How you like that are a connected trilogy with lyrics worth the deep dive that gives you a completely different opinion on the group IMO. How you like that finishes off that trilogy with every scene having incredible detail and a dual message to those that have unleashed an horrific hate campaign against the group, as well as a story that parallels the goddesses of greek mythology and ending in a scene most missed of the girls exiting Trojan horses and finally positioned in front of a map referencing their world domination despite the hate they have always had to fight against since their debut. I know this sounds like a lot, and maybe I AM the kpop nerd I get accused of being in the comment section of a lot of reaction channels....but I am VERY grateful to find a reaction channel where the creator can at least recognize that SOMETIMES our comments that border on a thesis paper really aren't just us being overzealous fans. :-)

[@markabusireactions]

Aw well, thank you! I do read them all, even if I don’t reply!

[@RossySantana-t7s]

If you like emotional songs, you definitely need to see THE TRUTH UNTOLD and FILM OUT from the vocal line

[@blueturtle1813]

I'm so here for this ride

[@brayonne1755]

Me again, the annoying old lady. I think there are a few things that push them into a whole other sphere: if you think of the word fan in the direction of fanatic, nothing makes people more fiercely loyal and protective as a martyrdom story. These guys were treated BADLY by many in tons of situations and for a damn long time, thank heck they were 7 to face it. Their personalities and bond is another one, they're incredibly endearing. And also the lyrics of some of the songs hit hard. 🔥🙏💜

[@markabusireactions]

You’re not annoying! ☺️

[@brayonne1755]

@@markabusireactions 53 yr old hug from Canada 😇💜

[@tiinaaalto4884]

Please react to Suchwita. There are many great episodes where the guys talk themselfs about their music and process and the toughts behind it. It would also show you their personalities.

[@sandys1890]

There is another good guide more up to date "An introduction BTS members...The Bangtan 7 " by Taylor Mari....so good

[@skgm7420]

He’s seen it! It’s in the BTS playlist ☺️

[@asiaha78]

If you want to listen to some of their songs, please, don't focus only on their title songs. They're for general public (catchy, but still with some message). Their b-side tracks are true gems. Pop music is not right my alley, luckily, they have so much more to offer.

[@AnnOsman]

i wasn't a big fan of rap before bts.. i was also at the age that i thought i'd never enter "fangirl" mode and stan any artist, let alone a "boyband" lol bts changed it..