IU - eight (Prod.&Feat. SUGA of BTS) Explained by a Korean I REACTION

[@faith6833]

Don't feel bad about not understanding symbolism or accurately deciphering lyrics. Even the most avid fan cannot always do this. Its impossible. Just enjoy it and do your best to understand. Don't sweat it. Channels like this will always be there if you want to learn more.

[@fluffkins1186]

I think , you will understand it immediately if lyrics are relatable. I listed to this song a lot , but today I heard it again in a different state of mind and with new experience of loss which made me relate to every single line she wrote. So, it's okay to not get everything in first time, once you understand how she feels , it all start making sense.

[@E_btsot798]

I didn't know the context until after watching his videos....

[@grace_mar]

IU is like the most successful solo artist in South Korea ever, no joke, every song she releases gets massive attention, sales and just overall outstanding accomplishes, she's without a doubt even bigger than BTS in SK and rightfully so. She is such an amazing songwriter and very prolific, she writes almost every song, if not all songs, she releases, so she has gained a reputation by herself as an emotional and poetic lyricist! She's very much loved by the general public in SK, but of course not everything is perfect, so she has gone through a lot as well.

[@km0503]

Yes... You true.....

[@lostinwonder1333]

Totally agree, (I’m an army myself) and we appreciate her profoundly, she is without a doubt the best vocalist currently, most awards go either to her or BTS, she is an amazing lyricist, max respect to her and her art

[@maddieh8598]

@@lostinwonder1333 agree!! even in this years MMA & MAMA, the only competition is between IU and BTS!! i honestly don't care who wins because they both deserve it so much and they are both extremely talented... the kings and the queen of korea lol

[@blueturtle1813]

She's very much not bigger than bts. BTS has the three bestselling albums in South Korean history. Jesus.

[@km0503]

@@blueturtle1813 yes they have but i most unique listener's and most gp choose iu than bts

[@m0nsterrr_x]

The DKDKTV videos are going to be important in your BTS journey as well! There a lot of important Korean references they explain really well! 🤗

[@mikeduplessis8069]

The first time I saw the 8 video I exclaimed "OMG, she's dressed like Sulli!" IU is dressed the way her friend Sulli used to dress, far different from her own style. Se even recreates the infamous Sulli instragram photo (lying on the floor) where Sulli was bombarded with savage hate comments for, of all things, not wearing a bra.

[@cielchiishoryo3198]

And IU, one of the biggest korean artist trusted SUGA to produced this song that means so much to her. She knows how SUGA will treat the song. SUGA is one of the most sought after k-idol producer out there. :)

[@DanielleMDM93]

Thank you for this reaction! You shouldn’t feel bad about missing stuff in your reaction, you can only catch so much from your first time watching, not to mention that you didn’t have any knowledge about what IU has gone through before watching.

[@gloriac141]

I've been a kpop fans for years, and honestly BTS and IU are a cut above the rest. She's been in the game for over 10 years, and succeeded without an idol group. Not all groups/soloists get that deep with their lyrics, both BTS and IU write their own lyrics and are heavily involved in the production of their albums, so they are top tier for a reason. Within Korean, IU is the only one that can compete with BTS, so this collab was *chefs kiss*

[@jesskb]

Thank you for this reaction. I cried again watching this video. Its very heartbreaking to relive those dark years in K-music history. Its very much alright to miss out on things. Even we watch the mvs many times to get the full picture. Also regarding BTS related explain videos, ARMY will guide you to the right ones. Just follow their suggestions. DKDKTV is very good for more exposure on Korean culture. Only this guy, David Kim, is trusted more by the ARMYs.

[@RaWrr915]

Dont worry, not every kpop artist is, or are as deep as IU or BTS. There is a few others who also write and put everything into their music but for the most part kpop groups are made to be watched and listened to as a whole experience, with not much more than yes pretty colors and pretty songs to have fun with. So dont feel bad about diving down and deciphering every lyric and moment. I've listened to Korean music just about 11 years now and have had favorite groups from just about every company there is. Artists like BTS and IU are rare.

[@bluedalmatian2544]

IU MVs have such good storytelling. You definitely have to check out BBIBBI (cutest Disstrack ever) and maybe the other songs in her Age Series like 23 and Palette.

[@arpitavk7062]

IU and BTS are two most successful and good musician of South Korea. Both of them are equally loved by general public there.

[@edwg7949]

I see many already told you of IU. I'm not a fan of her (she has very good songs!), but her status in Korea is indisputable. She gets called "Korea's little sister", so I think you can get pretty much Koreans attitude towards her out of that name alone. She's probably the only celebrity in Korea that can actually compete (and beat) bts. I have heard that she is very involved with her own music, writing & producing (if i remember correctly, Eight was pretty much completely made by IU and Suga alone), so i already have a lot of respect for her as an artist. I also think IU and bts have a lot in common, besides the actual participating in their songs, they also truly use their music to tell their story in a very poetic way (which is probably also why so many people relate to and love them both so much) What i LOVED so much about this song is exactly what you said from your first reaction: the disparity between the vibrant, exciting (hopeful?) melody & the yet dark, lonely, sad vibes you get from it. You just feel there is more to this song, even without needing/understanding the lyrics. It's so beautiful, but so sorrowful. IU and Suga did an amazing job with the song! ps; DKDKTV is indeed a very very good channel for explaination of korean song meanings! pps: don't ever feel bad about missing things in (bts) songs/MV's, often a lot of meaning is in objects & words that only people with a vast knowledge about the artist will notice. Thank you for actually taking the time and trying to understand what the artist wanted to (discretely) get across.

[@nursebread]

you know what, ive cried so much when I heard the news about Sulli. I was sobbing at school. I was confused and angry and in denial. My feeling must have been just a fraction as to what IU feels but ... hayyy

[@匿蹤]

I strongly recommend this version of "Dear Name", she received an unfortunate news on the day of the concert, it was the most difficult live performance. In order not to let the fans in the audience worry about herself, after singing the song, she still held back her grief and smiled. [이름에게/Dear Name] 191124 아이유(IU) 투어 콘서트 - Love poem

[@匿蹤]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXfMhJqwm72Fmbs (ENG lyrics CC subtitles)

[@premin22]

there is so much going on... We never catch that while watching..... And you sir... You are amazing....

[@Sophia-ew7qm]

I think most of the videos that DKDKTV has explained are from IU, she is the best, her videos always have a message and are written by her. I recommend BBIBBI from IU and the explanation

[@lelmdrWHO]

Can you react to Agust D (Suga’s) song “28” as well? It’s off his solo mixtape released that same year. He basically took a note from IU and did a song titled his age about his current mental state at this point in life. It would be cool if you reacted to it while this song is still fresh

[@JimGames]

This one has been requested a lot. I will def get to it, but I'm going in order of albums.

[@michaelfoley5295]

Welcome to the world of IU I hope you take the journey of discovering this remarkable talent. Not only is she one one the best vocalist in the world today she is also a song writer having written most of her own songs since 2014, a composer, an outstanding award winning actress, and an award winning model for Gucci, New Balance and others. But she is even more than that. If you take this journey you will discover there are Angels amongst us. One point regarding the Eight MV. The girl in the White dress is Sulli. Her closest friend of the three that died. Nothing in an IU MV is there by chance, everything has a meaning and or contributes to the story. IU is also famous for connecting her videos through images and props that connect 2 or more songs continuing story lines or messages etc. One that is most impressive to me are her 2011MV You & I which a time machine is set for the date of Dec 31 2019. Then in Nov of 2019 she releases the song Above the Time where the story continues. I have provided links below for these 2 MV's plus her MV BBIBBI where takes on hate commenters directly, people wondered if it was a risk in doing such a song w/o coming off in a bad light, but this IU after all. The leat last link is of her concert performance in 2019 after hearing about Goo Hara. It the last song of her encore and it is the most difficult song for her to sing. I don't know how she was able to pull it off. You & I and Above the Time kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJDMgoWFaqeXea8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGSpqJekns9nb9E MV BBIBBI kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH6TqXd_ardoZqc Concert Performance of Dear Name after hearing the news about Goo Hara kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5aVoaxmnZZmmas

[@Traumengelchen1976]

The song came out last year and a few months after my best friend also commited suicide. I asked him the same question as IU asked her friends in a message i sent him as his mobile number was still working. Now even that is dead... Can't hear this song without crying 🥺 About all the messages you missed, you don't need to be mad about it. I think, that is bound to happen, if you listen to a genuine artist, who writes their own lyrics. I think of the the process of writing a song as something, where the artist can sort their feelings out and bring it into the lyrics. It's like they share a little bit of themself with us listeners und many can relate to that and understand. And if i don't get that feeling while listening to a song, then something is wrong for me. That is, why i really love BTS and don't like KPop in general. Most (not all) of them have in-house writers and just sing, what they have to. There is no genuine feeling into that. I like it, when i know where the words are from and that they really mean something. I mean, there is nothing wrong with using writers, BTS also have them, but your own identity has to be in it, to be good. Just like JKs cover of "falling" recently, you can hear the emotions and that makes it meaningful...

[@kayeblack3245]

It's not "PROUD". It's PROD. Meaning PRODUCED. So it's PRODUCED and Featuring Suga.

[@blueturtle1813]

first time I saw this explanation I was close to tears...

[@ALICCA178]

Her lyrics are always meaningful and have a message. I hope you listen more IU. My recommendation is Love Poem, you can feel how strong girl she is through this song.

[@kudaban4453]

IU 🤩

[@wyra4228]

i cant wait to see u reacting at BTSs "spring day" at that point! If u once do, u have to watch the explanation of italian_army. She made a superb explanation about spring day!!!

[@sophxx3642]

Love this. Diving in more of meaning of songs and mv. Love iu songs and should watch more from him and also from iu

[@lorracanin6507]

I was actually really proud of you when I was watching your reaction to the MV. Lol. I felt that you somehow understood what the lyrics meant without actually knowing the background story.

[@gofollowsugaoninstagram9639]

♡ Iu Suga

[@cocoo6848]

I feel the same way when I first got into the k-pop. It’s always more than the beautiful color and attractive set. Lyric explained videos add meaning that we missed in transition.

[@fawziefuxia]

Man I was putting off watching this bc I knew I will cry and yeT here I am ;_; there is just such a flood of emotions with this song. Honestly I was late to the kpop scene so I didn't really know the artists and feel THAT sad when hearing about their passing (I was sad ofc, bc it's just a shitty thing to happen) but this song really just showed how the people who really knew those who had passed felt and really made me feel all the raw emotion she must have felt. + the way I understood the "dancing without shadows" lyrics is that they are just enjoying the warmth of the sun without any looming darkness. And yeah, don't beat yourself up over not getting every nuance, you're bringing your own perspective and experience in music production to interpret the songs you listen to and that's valuable!

[@leorecca]

Yay! Don't worry about not understanding everything.🤗 We don't really get everything at first glance. Having you delve deeper into this is really satisfying. The other comments may have made you note already that there are a lot of Easter eggs on their mvs, and there are a lot especially on Bangtan vids.🤣

[@JanB-qm2bi]

She is wonderful in "My Ajussi" or "My Mister", Korean drama with the actor (father) from "Parasite". She is so young, and yet so mature as an actress.

[@never2old4this]

I think that is a great idea to do the explanations...I would recommend that you do this on your BTS journey as well because every video, every song has layers of meaning that make the song so much more interesting when you know the back-story .

[@amberpearce710]

Thanks for reacting!!! I like dkdktv and Bookish Theories. I highly recommend both channels. (Sometimes Minidance too) Also just so you know the song is called Eight and the Prod means Produced. So the song was produced and featuring Suga. 😉 (no hate)

[@rmm5265]

IU is amazing. 🥰 I watch her kdramas again and again. 🥰

[@irisgonig]

I love the dkdktv explanation videos. Also the channel features two guys, Danny Kim and David Kim, thats why its called dkdk

[@Alma-nn1bg]

It's expected to be has a deep meaning when IU releases a song I can it's her trademark kindly react to BBIBBI as well and dont forget the explanation from the same channel

[@nonameworthit]

If you're interested in IU as an actor, check out the series "Hotel del Luna" on Netflix. It's wonderful, though it might take an episode or two for you to really get into it. IU is amazing in it (as are the co-stars) and you'll get to see a more full range of her acting abilities.

[@xalichu]

about the “dancing without shadows” part in the lyrics, i always took it as shadows represents the consequences of fame and the many struggles and strifes that they went through. So in her memories - there’s only happiness and the orange sun. Because when you are remembering the deceased, you only really ever want to remember the happy moments, but I guess in a way due to the IU’s (and suga’s) high profile life style it is much harder to grieve when your relationships with people are aired out to the public. That’s why I think that even in her memories there’s a sense of unease - from the turbulence of the airplane to the panicked searching of the lizard. But yeah, thank you for the reaction! Don’t worry too much about getting the meaning from your first watch. Generally with kpop mvs they go into a lot of depth and symbolism and sometimes (especially for this one) context is needed. Usually I would have to watch the mv several times to see everything in the mv. I think when reacting to mvs, watching it once for the video itself and once for lyrics should be fine.

[@herohearts1919]

Oh definitely don't feel bad about missing things 💜 This era of kpop specializes in incredibly intricate videos which utilize clothes, sets, makeup, hair, nails, basically every inch of what we see, in order to tell their story. It's not uncommon to find something new every time you watch an MV! Some companies do it with more intensity than others, and IU has always been known to be really into this in her videos. I think, in part, because she so often speaks from her own experience and journey, so it's easy to know it better than anyone. This breakdown is so deep and complex because he's very familiar with IU's history and musicality already and knows all the rumors/stories/kmedia attention in addition. The more you learn about the artists, the clearer some things become with the mvs~

[@manjumachowdhury7153]

Many kpop song lyrics are so rich once we dive into its a whole new theory world... And many mv has it's significant history and story behind it

[@Random-qi3vv]

IU is an amazing soloists. Pretty much all her songs are beautiful . She debuted even before BTS and is loved by the general SK public. BTS on the other hand has more international fans until recent years( because they tend to go against SK society and it’s problems), they are of course treasured now, but there are still some haters.

[@sidochka3039]

By the way, "PROD. & Ft. SUGA" means Produced by & Featuring Suga 😂 BTS' members especially Suga and RM produce for their own group BTS and also for other artists. Suga have produced for multiple artists, Korean and overseas. Within the group, BTS are also their own producers, composers, and lyricists,, along with other prod/composers/lyricists.

[@iambarryallen]

That super deep symbolism is only on IU music. Shes just a genius

[@SLiPinBoise]

I always like to listen once just to enjoy the music and the video then watch again (and again) to look at the lyrics and try to understand as best I can to intention of the song. I love these songs that have more than just the surface level meanings.

[@mahmudaruma6291]

Iu 💜💜💜😭😭👸🏼👸🏼

[@chimelle6]

Yay! I’m so glad you did dkdktv! Them (and doolset for bts) were my most helpful resource(s) for understanding kpop lyrics! Don’t feel stressed or dumb not knowing! How would you possibly be able to know? These resources really do help so much though to be able to see what was missed in mvs or in literally translation of lyrics. Literal translations in some songs lose a lot of meaning because it doesn’t translate so easily or one word could have multiple meanings especially I raps, but thankfully the resources do the word for us in explaining! I know the artists that work hard on giving out a message appreciate the more in depth research but in digging deeper don’t lose the love for just listening … we all know it’s a lot and had to have the growing pains of learning how to digest all of this too! If you ever wanted to learn more about Korea in general dkdktv has some videos on that too

[@iambarryallen]

Shes such a great actress she almost won best actress in Cannes Film Festival last month. She has a movie coming up called Broker. Yep her big film debut was in the biggest film festival in the world😂 And everyone cried on her acting

[@josephlim4233]

Official video related to this song. [IU] 'eight' Acoustic Ver. Live Clip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnuwYax_l8xrn7M

[@carolinesch.]

I Love DKDKTVs Videos, they are so good

[@Pikaxsu]

We always try to tell people "don't blink in K-pop videos you'll miss something super important!" There is explanation videos for reason. You/I/we will always miss something.

[@jkk4303]

IU’s songs are very meaningful and have so much messages so you have to know how she is and current events to understand her songs. I cried as soon as I saw this MV because I knew what it was about! IU is one of the most talented song writer, composer, and producer! And of course, an awesome singer who can move your heart. IU also has a heart of an angel who donates so much of her earnings and humble even though she is so popular! This is one of the reason why she is most respected by all SK’s artists and being called an idol of idols! You should check out IU’s killing voice dingo music live clip to get a sample of her diversity in music and appreciate her talents.

[@umi5920]

I love her sweet voice....also the house in this MV was also used in BTS life goes on MV..the place is beautiful

[@aviewer9516]

By the way, I love the idea of you watching the explanation videos after the MVs. Great idea, and gives a lot of respect to the artist(s) that produce the song. Thank you. You seem like a great person.

[@Dancemish2416]

Fun fact. The outside and house of this mv is also the same location as bts’ life goes on video

[@n.5438]

She is actress too you should watch her dramas , hotel del luna , my mister , moon lovers 🥰🥰.

[@geneviet6572]

Please do more DKDK TV they are great at explaining kpop songs and hidden meanings behind it

[@vies78]

There was nothing wrong with your reaction before. I think its genuine. Don’t worry, dont be so much stress if you didn’t understand. So many of us didn’t know either before. Online bullying is gross. Everybody become aninomous and just to be free hurting anyone else. And sadly they feel its nothing.

[@vpme17]

This is David Kim. DKDKTV consist 2 people, David and Danny Kim. You will see Danny in another explanation video.

[@atikahani]

I have been an avid fan of kpop since 2002..through out the years, there have been more cases of suicide in kpop and kdrama..but what i hate the most hearing that is when the reason why they take extreme measure is because of the so called “keyboard warriors (online hater)”..if you hate them, just dont watch them..why sent so many hate comments towards them?

[@marigam]

I actually never watched this before and I just saw it with you and sobbed my way through it all😂😂😭😭😭😭

[@AisuMew203]

Omg I should not be watching this at work... Been into Kpop for so many years, watching IU, Sulli, Hara and Jonghyun in reality shows, music videos and even concert for some, relistening this and reading the lyrics again killed the dam in my eyes.. Omg I should be working at this very moment... 😭 No...

[@heideepalpal-latoc8552]

In BTS song Ugh, JHope also mentioned about these haters. I think they write that song around those times when these tragic events happened.

[@angelev9873]

DKDKTV is important for your kpop journey he explains things so well!!!

[@fierte]

BTS actually continued the theme into their song Ugh.. so when you listen to that song and watch the explanation video, remember this song. IU is very strong for being able to make it through all these losses. It's very messed up. The last video Sulli shot was her on vlive listening to Harlem River with her fans. Even in that video, there were some awful comments from people.

[@helenscott8202]

The guy is you see is David Kim. He works with Danny Kim in all sorts of online content. Sorry to be so vague, but other than the fact the two are business partners, I don’t know much. Danny is involved with an American girl friend living in the US (Minnesota?). She is firmly American and he is firmly Korean. One of those situations guaranteed to drive everyone nuts. Other people will be able to fill in more.

[@mhecyeuh3080]

You may check also their Spine Breaker MV where all the members made this MV while they were in their hotel room in Chile. The making of the MV was so much fun as you can see them enjoying their stuff and just having fun doing their own choreography and acting. The song is about social issues. I also included the link for the explanation of the song. Please check on the links below. Spine Breaker (MV making) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWPaeX2oZbOlipY Spine Breaker MV kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWemZ56FatGMbbM Spine Breaker (explained by DKTV channel) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a32yaKNqeLGHidU Bapsae (live stage mix) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rorFZ2uNl7eHeJo Bapsae (dance practice video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLMkKtolLl6e5I Bapsae (explanation by DKTV channel) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIGXgpWeZ9eLfLc Idol (live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6qqnWCfnNeqr5o Idol MV kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnPYi3h9jr10bKc Idol (explanation by DKTV channel) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f32agXigoJajr9U

[@wiapabs]

how many times am i gonna cry through out your journey. 😭 but thank you for doing this and for educating yourself. i’m happy to witness it.

[@aviewer9516]

You're not an idiot, haha. Believe me, I think most people missed those. I absolutely love this song, it's heartbreaking, wistful, bittersweet and a tribute. I really do think it's about her friends that she lost. It hurts so much to think about what she went through, and the words are so haunting. DKDK TV does a fantastic job with explaining these music videos.

[@sashiparamita]

When I first watch ed the MV it feels strangely gloomy because when I first heard she said Are you happy now.... I instantly know this is for Sully and Hara.... Not long before that Suli make cameos appearance on IU drama just because the closest friend..... And It feels heavy to watched the rest of the MV after that..... And I just Watched it once and never go back.... May all of them rest in peace.....

[@darylkho7854]

He has a lot of BTS songs where he does these explanations like IDOL, Ddaeng, UGH and so much more and they are really good. Gives us a chance to appreciate what is behind the song and music videos especially with all BTS videos when every little thing ie clothes, colors, artifacts, action, and choreography absolutely have meanings...very informative

[@mhecyeuh3080]

DKTV channel usually explained MV videos of BTS' songs. IU is also an actress and she's good too.

[@norzainialong4622]

Congratulations Mr Jim, Don't be sad for not knowing the deeper meaning of the song. As you jump in this world, you'll some songs gives meaning and other song just 'nothing', the company of the 3 idols still not yet done anything to the cybebullying that happened compared to HYBE corporation that managed to track 3 cyber bullies and took them to court. IU and the fans of the 3 idols still waiting in vain for their justice 😔😔

[@rachel-dc4ti]

when jjong was gone, people literally kept sending hate towards taeyeon, one of his good friends, telling her that she was using his death... i was so upset during that time.

[@josephlim4233]

Hope you can react to IU recent comeback MV IU - strawberry moon MV IU - Celebrity MV IU - LILAC MV IU - Coin MV

[@Princess-ch2bw]

Thank you.

[@douseenow]

2 things - Not everything from Korea is “kpop”. I don’t think I would consider her kpop per se. That’s the issue with that label. Everything gets thrown in. She is a serious artist. Massive in Korea. Very well known and loved. - about dkdktv. They make some good videos. The guy in this video specifically I don’t mind. But the other guy is very hostile towards army. Just FYI. Multiple times he has expressed that they need to get out of the way to give other acts a chance. And of course we took issue with that. Being that bts deserves rightly the spot and success they have. They were always pushed down. Even now that they are super successful people still want them to move aside and it did not sit well with us. But some of their videos are informative. Just giving you an overview so you don’t go in blind Otherwise, yea. This is a beautiful sad song. I love that she reached out to Yoongi for this song. She said the process was very smooth. One of the best collaborators. Yoongi is very good with deep emotional music. I love that about him so much

[@SDavid3388]

If you liked her acting you should watch her KDramas like Hotel Del Luna or My Mister.

[@beauishere]

REACT TO IU’S 2017 MMA PERFORMANCE YOU WON’T FORGET IT!!!😭😭😭😭😭😭😇😇😇😇😇 I agree it’s like “forever young” is like we were all 17 and now I’m 28 and y’all are still 17 like y’all are gone and never will age…. Dammmm!!!! Iu’s mind Is so superior and she’s so full of knowledge for someone her age 💋💋love your reaction I was stunned too even though I already know what it’s about ahahahah it still hits hard knowing her pain through this song…. ♥️♥️♥️ ALSO SULLI- the beloved friend IU is singing about was heavily bullied and looked down upon by many Koreans and fans because of her 2017 movie “REAL”!!! She played a character that shows all and the male lead funny enough gained praises and love while she received major hate. You should check that movie out too, it’s kinda weird but exciting 😭 I like how you acknowledge the craziness and I respect how you address each word and your reaction is 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽👑👑👑

[@MC_Rohr]

Dude, good call on these videos, but frankly, IUs lyrics, story telling and acting are a cut above… and everybody in Korea knows it.

[@sharonlahaye5803]

I love DKDKTV. For BTS, please react to the Spring Day mv and then the DKDKTV Explanation. Another deep and sad one.

[@lyndaal5792]

💜

[@winterlate9915]

You have no idea, the Spring Day (BTS song) also has a dark meaning. Sooo dark until they should "hiding" the meaning in their video. Due to it has super sensitive issue at that time (huge tragedy mix politic things). You may love to react it (the song + the explanation)

[@Clem20033]

DKDK has a bunch of EXPLAINEd with BTS songs too!

[@underthegardenwall]

Personally speaking, I think the cartoon girl jumping off a cliff symbolizes Sulli's suicide. Really bittersweet scene.

[@santimomsa]

Please check out spring day by bts and the explanation by italian army. That blows my mind. Thank you

[@ChiariPTCSongbird]

You had no point of reference to understand what you were seeing, you picked up on the fact that it was a sad song when it had an upbeat sound & I think that matters. I've been into kpop for a little over 10 yrs. One of my ultimate bias groups is f(x), Sulli was a member & I adore her. I don't consider myself a shawol, but Jonghyun was & will always be my bias in Shinee. And Hara, while I wasn't as familiar with her, was a member of KARA whose songs are still on my main playlist all these years later. When this video first came out, I immediately thought it was about them. I sobbed my way though it & it took a long time for me to be able to listen to it/watch it without crying. Jonghyun struggled with depression. Sulli & Hara were viciously attacked endlessly for not behaving the way netizens/society wanted. They weren't protected.

[@hannah2004]

Listen to the explained version of maria by hwasa too

[@jenpascua7935]

KPOP songs and mv's are more meaningful than those from US and UK. No disrespect meant, just stating facts. They're loaded with metaphors and symbolisms. This is one reason many are attracted to KPop music. They're deeper.

[@user-yj7mz7mt6z]

I want you to react a song 'ugh' by BTS. It also have dkdktv's explanation video. And deal with similar topic about mean comments towards kpop artists or everyone. It's a bop also.

[@VS-un6ow]

Don't feel sorry, how could you have known? But also we shouldn't feel prejudiced against an artist because of a "pretty face and bright colors" shouldn't we? ;-) others have already commented, so I am just going to add that SUGA also produced this song.

[@blueberrycream2471]

And you still didn't made the DKDKTV explanation of BTS's song - "Paldogansan" ... And you said couple weeks ago that you will do it soon.. At this point you probably don't even remember what song it is.. o.o PS: sound design? well, advice for future - sound design is the least where you need to focus, at least on BTS's songs. The LYRICS are the most important. THEN the VISUALS and hiding meaning of it on the MVs. Sound design is just a bonus that you can appreciate without much attention. All the interesting and important are on lyrics and visuals.

[@dreamgloww6650]

its okay if you dont get the symbolisms ( there are explanations for that) .. as long as you enjoy the music.

[@jenpascua7935]

It'd be nice if you could also check out explanation videos to BTS Fake Love, Spring Day, Blood, Sweat, and Tears, Idol, DNA, and many others, also by DKDKTV and other Koreans. There's more to them than you'd think at first. I'd look forward to your reactions. Thanks in advance,

[@jooniecbz3832]

It's okay that you weren't aware of the context I mean there was no possible way you could know since you've only recently got into Kpop and you'd have to know IU and the people involved to get the song on first listen

[@NanChirayukool]

If you want to check out more of IU acting and a legendary music group that inspired BTS. Try 'Lovedrunk' MV by Epik-High. Beautiful music, MV, acting, deep lyrics. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ami5q2Cmqd5-mLM

[@JesusOurLordandSavior]

Lmao, youre at 125 likes with 101 views, youre doing great!! Borahae 💜(means I PURPLE YOU, created by Bts V, youll see this alot soon). It just Armys way of showing love to you!

[@Random-qi3vv]

I know this is not the time to say this, but the more I get into listening to kpop artists with purpose,the more I realize how much senseless music we are listening over in the west. At this point, only Adele,Ed sheeran, and a few others are making music with purpose,stories and emotions,

[@crystlk123]

We don't tell you to watch explainer videos for no reason.

[@MariaChavez-ey5sr]

The whole reason for explanation videos is this stuff is too much for any one person to figure out. We suggest reactors to watch them because it’s often more than will fit in a comment. We don’t expect you to know it all just be curious.

[@IreneG1207]

Don’t want to argue. But the prediction says, after considering the voting scores, BTS will also have high chance to win MMA SOTY and Artist of the year... Not like MAMA the gap between BTS and the second is too huge. unnecessary to provide false information here.