Is BTS 2 COOL 4 SKOOL? a reaction

[@rachel-dc4ti]

amazing!!! i love your reactions, you're legit my favourite music reactor on youtube

[@MichaelBeveraggi]

That means alot to me Rachel thank you so much

[@rafaelsmith5737]

​​@@MichaelBeveraggi Isn't it interesting that they're are manifesting their way to the top since the very beginning? 😂 Like if you were a fan of theirs since earlier days, the journey was totally crazy, I wasn't a fan back then But I remembered if you were a fan of other group for example EXO or Black Pink, you'll be considered cool but if you're a fan of BTS you'll be looked down upon and mocked It doesn't even matter if you were just a random person in the internet, once you try to defend BTS from the cyber bullying and internet harassment You'd also get mobbed and get attacked So I pretty much adore the OG ARMY for actually standing up and defending BTS Besides BTS really weren't welcomed in the Kpop Industry, and majority of Kpop fans really hates BTS

[@user.....l8193]

OMG SIR😭😭😭 LET'S GO!?? WE ARE CONTINUING THE BTS JOURNEY!!!

[@whaliensuperstar]

20:49 for some reason the korean word or phrase for hanging out/spending time (with loved ones/friends/partners usually) gets translated to “play.” that word “play” is not a sentiment we use in the West in that context so idk why it always gets translated like that. it’s not a dirty term at all in korea and bts even use it frequently when talking abt spending time with ARMYs on lives, or when doing fan meets or concerts 😊

[@piedpluto]

i already saw a comment about the hidden track “path” so just wanna add that there’s also another hidden track called “skit: on the start line” it’s not really a song but rm reciting poetry & it’s really beautiful. i feel like u would really like it!!

[@forg_tful.]

30:30 the lyric j-hope used here to finish his rap section is also a lyric in their song "satoori rap (paldogangsan)", so everybody knew how to finish the line. there's a pre-debut version of it with just the 3 rappers, and then an official version with all 7 members was released on their 2nd ep, o!rul8,2? that was released a couple of months after this album you reacted to - in september 2013.

[@angies6pack]

Love the reaction! There was a hidden track on this album, which was only on the physical version. The song is called Path and I would love to have you react to that as well before moving on!

[@Kristal01]

path/road is a very good song.

[@constanzasaucedo7045]

What a good song. Wish it was more famous

[@Lixsstarss]

1:17 2 cool 4 skool 2:42 we are bulletproof pt.2 7:20 skit circle room talk 9:30 no more dream 17:55 interlude 18:37 like‼️ 27:11 circle room CYPHEEEERRR HAVE A GOOD DAY/NIGHT YALL

[@Lixsstarss]

lemme know if i missed anything

[@castlebyerslives7021]

tyyy🙏🏼

[@isbaeli]

'Like' is genuinely still one of my favorite BTS tracks, i listen to it aaaall the time :D

[@ZariDV]

The snippet of 'Like' that we got in the Festa Room Live was so short yet so awesome.

[@AnnieDHarpie]

Like and Like pt 2 are two of my most loved songs of theirs

[@CherishedPersona]

i can’t till michael reacts to o!rul8,2? and skool luv affair ahhhh it’s gonna be so good!

[@chiiblossom]

18:26 there is a version of this song with RM called ‘monterlude’ !

[@tototaros]

16:49 "why you love this hip hop shit" from hip hop phile

[@ZariDV]

I'm glad you got a chance to check this one out. 2 Cool 4 Skool is such a great debut just generally speaking but it's even better because every second of the album feels like theirs. It doesn't feel like some corporate team threw it together and handed it to them on a platter. Their DNA is all over the tracks. Their humor, their hopes and dreams, their chemistry with each other, their history and journey as trainees, their perspective of society and their peers. It's all just combined into this thing that feels like a time capsule. As if it stored a bunch of memories and feelings from the guys in the music and jokes. Even if new fans didn't get to see their trainee vlogs, new listeners get a feel of who they are as individuals despite the short project. It was my first BTS album that I listened to and it left such a huge impression on me. I grew up on hiphop so the intro alone had me hooked in and wanting to see more.

[@crushedflora2696]

We charted NO MORE DREAM at #1 for the first time this week 😄

[@7Flowers1Dream]

It felt amazing to be part of that.

[@Bangtannies_13]

You got it! 2Cool4Skool was their debut album and "NO More Dream" was their debut single that shook not just kpop but the entire industry.

[@jade839]

Aww, wow, just when I'm currently restarting their discography! Circle Room Cypher used to be played out for me! It's just so cute and playful, but there's still some bars in there as always. I loved how they came out the gate swinging with their message and it hasn't changed much. Still pro self love, pro mental health, pro going for your dreams or not having a dream and so much more. Miss them so much! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@JasmineDragonXYL]

20:22 RM was an underground rapper since he was about 14/15, Suga too actually. RM went by the name Runch Randa and from what I read, he was pretty well-known in the Korean underground hiphop scene especially because he was so young and even rapped in English. Suga went by the name of Gloss and was also a producer. He was part of the underground hiphop group D-town (hence Agust D). Jhope actually only started learning how to rap after he became a trainee in 2010 (when they only had rappers), so it's pretty impressive how good he became in a short amount of time.

[@dinya.02]

i’d say that their popularity exploded in 2015 after dropping i need u which is from their album “the most beautiful moment in life part 1”

[@CelesteChew-cq7eu]

Nice reaction! That was Jimin Ad-libbing the high note and beautiful runs back tracking Jungkook and during the chorus . He was also doing some low register lines back then in their early days. Hope to see you react to their next album Dark And Wild, which has got fantastic B sides other than the iconic title track, the hip hop beats and RB mix for that album is just magnificent!

[@leles8422]

Always enjoy your take on BTS albums.

[@shofia_2905]

Heck yeahhhh!! We're also teleport back to 2013 on Twitter!! To bangtan debut era!! It was- is so funn!!

[@mshoneyfm]

I love that this is out just as we are reliving their debut!!

[@m..na.]

Omg I still listen to like today

[@lady_army7459]

Thank you for your reaction. I have just started bts's old sons, MV and all the shows. I will stand next to you😅

[@Cookie_moonlove]

what is translated as "play" from korean a lot like the line "let's meet up and play" has more of the same meaning as "hang out" and do something fun but in Korean the expression is play so it might sound strange when translated to english. Like even grown up friends you can see the translated that they meet up to play and BTS says that to us ARMY too and that doesn't mean what it sounds like when you say it in english, it's not as if you mean childrens games or something sus/dirty, it's just how you say when you mean "hang out" or meet up and do something, have fun together.

[@FarhanaK]

PS BTS exploded with HYYH Part 1 album with I Need U. Before that album, believe it or not, they were highly underrated.

[@romipurpleyou6459]

the start of a beautiful story, glad to be part of this I´m gonna miss them a lot till 2025 😭

[@shreyasharma1101]

Their lyrics were still so deep back then. I am so happy to see a BTS reaction. Thank you so much for this.

[@shootingstar-f5r]

Luv you reaction bts elbum ❤

[@Riviere8281]

There is another amazing song that it is only on the physical version: Road/Path!

[@BrilliantHuman]

14:50 I think Jimin is the vocals that you're pointing out at the end of No More Dream.

[@carolineb.9596]

oh i was so not expecting you to react to this ep so soon i'm so happy!! the start of it all, the bangtan debut 💜 (and yes it is the debut project don't worry! they released a few tracks on soundcloud and youtube before debut but nothing official and nothing with all seven members ^^)

[@VAngel876]

I am glad you went to the beginning of their career to understand BTS. Jungkook was a rapper first they realised early that he could rap and sing as well as dance that is why he is known as Golden Maknae. Suga explained early that most other rappers are just dancers that can't sing. This first album was what they thought they were gonna be a hip hop group. So you will hear V, Jimin, Jin do a bit of hip hop but mostly they do the chorus. The first skit is actually the first bits of the BU they are suppose to be in detention, so they are introducing themselves learning their dreams to each other. "No More Dream" was their debut song and it didn't have any ENG SUB because they never considered English speakers would be interested in their little group from a tiny agency. When the Korean Media wasn't interested in them they started taking their music to KZbin and initiated ENG SUBS after they realised people were subbing them.

[@JasmineDragonXYL]

Most other kpop rappers aren't even 'dancers' that can't sing, they're pretty-looking people who can't sing and dance.

[@AllisonWonderland]

OMG, wait!! What about "Path"?? 😨🫢 Ah, you can't forget that hidden gem... it's super beautiful, and when they perform it live later on in their career, it just hits so hard. 💜🫶🏼

[@BansheePurple]

BTS has been always amazing since the beginning. Their entire discography is really good tho and they were already so talented, they just became better and better through the years which always blows my mind because HOW and I love so much their lyrics and messages and passion, you can tell they were special since debut. Like Bangtan had less money back then but they always gave their 100% with such good quality music and performances.💜

[@account8221]

Yes but you still have their Japanese albums after you finish their Korean albums! Also, I was so happy to see this video today :)

[@josieraygozaMG]

Omg, just opened the KZbin app and what is this treat? 😋🍿

[@user.....l8193]

THE REACTION FOR O!RUL8,2? WOULD BE INSANE, BECAUSE THE VOCALS IN THAT EP IS TOP TIER

[@donttryme3242]

im hypeeeee😭 so glad you are going back to their older projects aswell

[@saraholadiran7005]

We are tring to re-debut this album on the 15th 2023, dont forget to stream NO MORE DREAM

[@sharonlahaye5803]

Hey I missed you reacting to BTS. This is perfect timing as now all the guys have enlisted. Let’s go back to the beginning!

[@mendesjosh]

WAITING FOR SKOOL LUV AFFAIR…

[@maygabrieli]

LETS GOOOO omg so excited for ORUL82 album!!!!

[@sweetmadv]

LETS GOOOOO I WAINTING SO F MUCH FOR THAT HEHEHEKEKEKE

[@AngelaSealana]

Love this reaction and the timing 💜

[@fayezaali2113]

Aww Michael I'm soooo happy you're going back to the beginning, loved this video so much, had a smile on my face the whole way through. Can't wait for your next album reaction 💜

[@donttryme3242]

lil jk ate his verses up! he was most definitely 14 or 15 during the recordings but he could hold his own compared to the rap line hyungs!

[@YukariBromfield]

I’ve downloaded this so I can watch during my 20-hour flight to New Zealand… Happy Holidays, Michael!

[@MichaelBeveraggi]

Have a great flight Yukari!!!

[@kabazinga]

this was in 2013, they started getting recognition more in 2015-2016 and fully exploded in 2017

[@meredithposch5789]

Love this reaction - you know them so well, and apprecitate the time of their lives they were in at the time of this project.

[@babystarcandy7]

I Need U is when they started to finally get some recognition!

[@poppette1978]

oh man why do u have to go back to the beginning at this time 😢 I miss them all the more... thank u so much man looking forward to ur next bys album 🙏🏼💜

[@eileencritchley4630]

Well now all our BTS Men are all doing their military service so I'm streaming like mad so when they return in 2025 they'll have more songs that are classified Platinium as a nice little gift to them all.

[@deerogerson6480]

30:13 YES! You can find rapper Tae in ddaeng 5th muster and sowoozoo chicken noodle soup 😁😁💜💜🫶🫶

[@lessonfortoday8428]

I'm just really proud that they've come so far ❤ I miss them even more now 🥹

[@chiiblossom]

Can’t wait until you react to O!RUL8,2? It has to be one of my favourite projects from them :)

[@anneheinz3220]

amazing reaction as always!! but I must say, i giggled a little when you said they probably exploded after that 🥹 they were a very small group at first, it was only in 2016/17 that they really went off in popularity (even though army was a strong fanbase since the beginning). I think it was already suggested before, but I really think you should react to the rise of bangtan, which is a documentary series made by army that showcases their journey since pre debut days. It gives context to their albums, and their trajetory. Really a good option if you want to dive in a bit more in them, not only by their albums.

[@silviarm7352]

Thankyou sir omg i need more bts album reaction 💜🥺

[@pistachiohno0613]

good timing for doing this reaction because armys are recharting their debut tracks loll

[@dreamzbts6585]

Wow maybe it's a purple string of fate but you're literally reacting to this around the time Armys are planning re comebacks with their discography as all the members recently enlisted(😭)

[@ParKbgtn7]

YAYYY ALSO BIG HIT IS PUTTING THESE IN STOCK TOMORROW AND WE'RE DOING BUYING AND STREAMING PARTIES SO EVERYONE JOIN

[@machi3663]

Oh!!! I believe you can look up "monterlude" and Rm and Jk are on it. Havent heard it in a while so I'm gonna look it up again too 😅 (i havent seen an official video either, only lyric videos so mayne it was only a soundcloud release?) But yeah, others army also mentioned the hidden track! Path/Road(?) It wasnt released on digital platforms, but on the CD, I believe

[@musicalriotgrl1]

Ahhhhhh I love you jumping back but I need... like I need air. I need you to listen to School luv Affair because knowing you....I slipped up on my Patreon. After the holidays I'm going to jump back on there but you will obsessively love School luv Affair

[@KooCore]

perfectly in time considering project bulletproof is starting soon

[@bubbles_and_tea]

Omg this is so nostalgic! I was in high school!! I feel so old now hahahaha. Anyways, I remember memorizing the we are bulletproof lyrics and my mom would give me weird looks hahaha (i probably mispronounced everything but it was fun c:) I still love the “click, click! bang bang!”

[@kabazinga]

26:33 this is more of a fun silly thing, the actual first cypher is on the album after this one

[@pistachiohno0613]

18:27 if u want a song w/ this beat listen to monterlude on namjoon’s first mixtape 🤭

[@joely_d]

Emocionada de irnos al pasado 😂

[@BrilliantHuman]

3:49 Bullseye on JK's age. He was 15. They debuted in June of 2013 and he turned 16 two months later on Sept 1.

[@yoonglesoongles]

YUH BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@soop5414]

Another awesome reaction. Thank you.

[@Lixsstarss]

yes i think it’s début project but they have a lot of songs they released before like the graduation song and idk how it’s called again but they did a kinda cover/remake of swimming pool

[@mae__]

NOOOO you missed the hidden tracks (that were only available on the physical mini-album)!!! "Skit: On the start line" (goosebumps) and "Path"!!! But thanks for the review!!!🙏🏾

[@kabazinga]

there is a hidden skit and a hidden song, check those also out

[@RazelRarican]

Leggo!!! Throwback mode on! 💜

[@FarhanaK]

Michael....you picked the best week to do this as currently we are in the process of charting 2 cool for skool. How did you do this? Yes JK was 15 in their debut era. Awesome reaction as always. Rapper JK is sorely missed

[@fuschiavenom3455]

i literally love circle room cypher and it’s soooo underrated

[@fuschiavenom3455]

also jin’s rap was so funny i love it

[@ParKbgtn7]

Also Michael, there are hidden tracks, so please listen to those to complete the album

[@izzatiz.3851]

OMG i just stumbled upon your reaction video. I love your reaction! ❤️ I would like to suggest for you to react to BTS OST - Stay Alive (Full version). A beautiful masterpiece. I bet you would like it 😊

[@BangtanOT7-fw4tt]

Army since we are hier, I am hier to remind you that we are having a recomback starting with 2 cool 4 Skool with a buying and streaming party 🎉😊

[@chiiblossom]

So hyped for this

[@MeL_LcoolJ]

Wow! I truly, truly appreciate your appreciation for this legendary album.

[@jenwinsim]

The only thing wrong with this video is (on the upload) you skipped over the majesty of j-hope’s verse in Like. Not a real criticism of course. But oh he reigns supreme in that song! I’m excited to go back and watch everything with you!

[@lemonsoda0918]

I’ve noticed this in his other album reactions as well. As a hobi bias it hurts when I’m waiting for his verse and it gets cut right when he starts. I know michael loves hobi and his work but i hope he realises his choice of editing.

[@jenwinsim]

@@lemonsoda0918 however if he stopped to appreciate every time Hobi’s verse completes/dominates a song, he’d get accused of showing favoritism🤣. I mean for me, it’s almost every song. Almost. The other best thing I can never miss is the back to back Hope to Yoongi or Yoongi to Hope that happens in lots of songs!

[@Nayq3]

I love your reaction videos

[@bangtanx2027]

Ugh the timing of this is making me extra extra emotional. Where does the time go? 😭

[@atrinjavan6076]

i love your reactions so much. and you went to yoongis concert?????? how was it like to see him perform live??

[@ksj638]

what a coincidence you're doing this just when armys are pretending it's 2013 again and this month is their debut!

[@lhuuuu0225]

You miss Path/ road 😢 but i like the video tho, thankss

[@jimindragged-me-in1067]

Baby bangtan 💜

[@monitopia]

Actually taehyung auditioned for a rap position he rapped :)

[@kabazinga]

they were 15-20 when this album was released

[@callmesamsam]

I spent the last minutes wanting to pet the cat 🥹🥹😭😭😭❤

[@Lixsstarss]

OMG LETS GOOOOOOOOOO‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@andreae9425]

oh this will make me emotional

[@moonaya7328]

YOU HAVE TO REACT TO SKOOL LUV AFFAIR IT'S PERFECTION

[@lifewithnikkifin]

When are you finishing the bts album series??

[@mhecyeuh3080]

Fetus BTS era...check My Graduation by JK, Jimin & Jhope...lol😂

[@y.oo..]

I love the last song🤣💜

[@forg_tful.]

the run at the end of no more dream was jimin i think?

[@randomuser-w3c]

we want the think later reaction

[@Cdiv-wc1sb]

I think you may have missed the albums orul82 and skool luv affair 💜