this is the hardest reaction I've ever done. || Spring Day Music Video & Explanation [REACTION]

This is truly the hardest reaction I've ever done. The way my heart hurts. Wow. I want to first say that those who were impacted by the Sewol Ferry tragedy - my heart goes out to them and those victims will truly never be forgotten. I pray for their families. The song itself was truly a work of art - with the music video bringing it to life and establishing such a deep and intricate meaning. This is a reaction that will stay with me for a long time.
Prayers to those who were affected by this.
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[@crystalsnow1138]

Spring Day isn't called the Queen for no reason, this song is still on Korean charts and it's been almost 5 years since it was released.

[@zayeedkabir789]

It's a beautiful song with very deep meaning

[@sumakwelvictoria5635]

Yep. I listen to it almost every day as a silent protest! Not South Korean but who would want their government pretending to be democratic but really being a dictatorship! When the viewing numbers speak then maybe those responsible will regain at least a semblance of shame. So if you feel like joining the silent protest. Watch it as often as you can.

[@kolddr]

Thank you so much for watching the explanation first. As someone who lost someone due to the Sewol Ferry tragedy, it means a lot. Though many mean no harm, it makes me upset when I see people laugh during the MV. For example at the pile of clothes or the food fight scene because they don't know the real meaning behind them. This song never fails to have me bursting into tears not even a minute in, and I'm glad you took the time to look into the song. Once again thank you for this reaction, I appreciate it a lot.

[@LexListens]

Wow, I am so sorry for your loss💜 I can’t imagine how hard that would be for someone to withstand. Gone, but never forgotten. Borahae and lots of hugs to you💜

[@fllwyrblssw9289]

My dear "parkagust," there are no words. Such a loss changes who one is. Please know that every time I listen to any version of "Spring Day," I do so in honor or memory of all of the victims, families, friends, other loved ones, and all of the helpers who were not allowed to do their jobs. I will think of you often. 💜 🫂

[@amberpearce710]

I am sorry for your loss💜💜💜 I don’t know what you believe in but I have a strong belief that we all will see our loved ones again…

[@MeL_LcoolJ]

@@LexListens @parkaugust Thank you for sharing a part of yourselves in this conversation. I always have tears when I see this MV, and I cannot imagine how it must be for you who went through that pain @parkaugust. But I hope you find some strength at least from ARMY. Sending you 💜💜💜

[@kimoh3]

OMG - I am completely wrecked. I know the pain of this has not left you or the other families involved - the broken pieces of my heart go out to you. I lost my daughter almost 4 years ago, but had the privilege of holding her hand, stroking her hair and speaking words of love as she crossed over - I can't imagine losing a loved one in this manner. The pain never leaves us. Hugs

[@sometimessiri.8559]

For me this song is a prime example of what sets BTS apart. Yes Spring Day is a beautiful and emotional song but knowing the history behind it hits even harder. I would tell anyone who says that they wouldn't like BTS to listen to this song along with the explanation videos and then come tell me they hated it without tears. When C19 first started getting bad the boys did this song several times in various online events (such as their NPR performance) and it's wonderful knowing that they're missing us just as badly. Hopefully this brings a smile to someone but Yoongi called it their zombie song that never dies last year in 2021. There was an online poll about which BTS song would fit particular events and Spring Day was number one for a lot of them. He had to work to find something other than Spring Day as number 1. I've also heard throughout the years that the general public in Korea, who necessarily aren't into "idol" music, know Spring Day and love it too. Whenever the boys have a comeback (new music released) the song rises back up on the charts - hence it's title as Queen.

[@일루-r9q]

As koreans, we can’t forget the Sewol Ferry incident. Every year, when April 16 comes back, my heart feels so heavy. I’m a senior in high school, and the school give yellow ribbons to students and remember them while receving education. I’m just thankful that they released this song as a long-time fan of bts. Thank you for looking for the explanation video! We won’t forget🎗

[@LS13.]

The “I miss you” is the last text message from a student who had sent that to his parents before the ferry sunk. Honestly this is the song that got me into bts and the message truly. It’s amazing how we whom don’t know those people or their families can empathize with them and still remember on what happened those many years ago, innocent people passing away when they deserved to live is just tearful

[@teresanike7181]

This is a very emotional video , and song. While the song was not specifically written about this tragic event the mv definitely references the ferry tragedy along with fans interpretation of the song. The song was written by RM and Suga along with other producers about loss, grief and moving on so the tragedy fits very well to the song. BTS donated to the families involved and even paid respect by going to the place it happened. This song means a lot to many people not just because of the ferry tragedy but their own loss what ever that maybe. So we are all here for the emotions any song brings out in you.

[@notbanksy2977]

Suga wrote the Song about the same Friend that he speaks about in his Song ''Dear my Friend'' a friend of his went into Prison

[@LS13.]

It wasn’t initially written specifically just for the tragedy but they later did change and alter slight wordings (for example “I miss you”) for it to be more a vigil as well as sending the right message

[@rominasoledadcarrascourrut1672]

This is so true. I first got into bts a couple of months after I lost my mom to cancer. The same day it came out I listened to it and I swear I cried and cried and cried. I was living with a cousin at that time, so I had to like try to cry silently and was so hard. I cried till I fell asleep. I listened to this song on repeat for like maybe two weeks. Still to this day every time I see the video or listen to the song I get really sad bc I still miss my mom like it was yesterday.

[@MsJanoli]

Spring Day, the most beautifully written song. Just pure, vulnerable but yet still hopeful in many ways.

[@NJDMashups]

Couple things about the song: 1. Revealed in a Vlive, RM got the idea of Spring day after seeing a leaf fall from a tree. The chorus only had “leaves are falling”. 2.V recorded a guide for the song and the chorus was very different to what we got in the final version. You can actually search it up on KZbin. 3.For the live performances, J-Hope would take over the part in the first verse where Rm Sings. There’s also minor changes in the live performances in terms of members singing as well from parts swapping to even background vocals.

[@vine1976]

Wow, talk about you learn something new every day. You just taught me about point #2, I had to go and check the video out right away, I can’t believe how different it sounds to the final product.

[@shivangiagrawal2665]

No wonder Namjoon is like always sitting in museums and forests and reads. He also said recently that he's trying to make his music more abstract. Idk how that works but he really stares at abstract paintings for a while 😄

[@salinasahrom6364]

Correct, i just saw the videos yesterday...

[@aksonybag]

You know, being a mom makes the sadness much much worse. Like, imagine the pains of the parents who lost their babies, i just can’t.

[@Maraaha55]

The courage behind this MV is seldom really recognised. Artists were blacklisted for speaking out or for making donations to the parents' organisation. BTS' donation was one third of all their income that year, and they made it privately (all their donations start out being private) and visited the families privately that year. I applaud you for having the grit to watch all this information. I remember news of the capsize and sinking on BBC news at the time - significant loss of life was mentioned, and that many of those lost were students. That was awful enough, but we did not at that time hear that this event was wholly avoidable, and that the deaths were also most likely avoidable too. The whole scandal was due to illegal overloading of the vessel (which was in the news report) and the active intervention of authorities to prevent rescue work. It is impossible to understand why they would do that, except in a wholly pointless attempt to divert blame from themselves. While the song is a powerful evocation of loss and sorrow, when the MV was planned, BTS will certainly have been aware that it was about the loss of the ferry and those students - they could have objected to this, but showed considerable courage in proceeding with it. I have never heard of just a band ("who are fundamentally not important") having this kind of courage. This is why I will always be ARMY.

[@timothywest1183]

I became Army for life after I watched the Italian Army video explaining it. These men love, and have earned our love in return.

[@janevuu]

I know this isn’t related to bts in anyway but I wanted to share this heartbreaking story of a couple who tied their wrists together while in the boat already knowing their fate so they won’t get separated even after their death. This really made my heart broken and the fact that they already knew their fate was something no one should have to go through. I’m really happy Bts made this music video and truly love them for that 💜

[@rikhmjustsomeguywithmousta4971]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Platymapuss]

Thank you for watching both of the explanation videos. Italian Army, who made the second one, provides such a comprehensive and in depth analysis and explanation...she actually went to Korea and spoke with families of the victims. Such a horrific tragedy, such pointless suffering and death. I love how you wear your heart on your sleeve and speak with such purity of emotion. Very good reaction, thank you.

[@imajinallthepurple]

- The ferry was carrying more than six times the weight it was originally designed for to make extra money per trip. Most of the illegal modifications placed the weight at the top and when it shifted it made the ferry tip over. - It wasn't the usual captain that day. He had raised concerns about the safety onboard and had been removed for it. - The captain on the day is currently serving 36 years for murder and several crew members were convicted of murder, negligence, violating marine laws, etc. (This is all from the very detailed and graphic Wikipedia page on the tragedy) - While it's true that the song wasn't written about the Sewol tragedy, the video, album cover and title definitely refer to it. - When asked if it referred to a specific event Jin said in an interview with Esquire Nov. 2020 that "it is about a sad event but also about longing".

[@EyeHeartJimin]

This song hits hard, especially to parents with children. I can’t imagine that pain. I remember watching clips that some kids inside the ferry posted, saying they love their mom and dad. Not sure if those were some who made it out but it just sent chills down my spine.

[@DiogoChris]

You know what's funny: the first time I heard this song, I only heard that audio version, so that meant that I couldn't understand what they were saying. But I cried even though, because I felt it 😢 Then after reading the lyrics, I cried some more. And then I watched the explanation videos and cried even harder 😭😭😭 And watching it again right here, I'm crying again This song will always have a special place in my heart Thanks for the reaction 💜

[@rumpel7968]

As long as the song remains at the top of the charts, no victim will ever be forgotten by anyone in the world, we don't forget. Thank you BTS for using music as a means of social awareness and respect for the memory of affected families 🎗 Ty for the reaction 🥺 love from Chile 🇨🇱 (and sorry for my english, I used traductor 😭)

[@bmstratton44]

Spring day literally to this day tops the charts even when BTS have their comebacks, this song truly will forever live in so many peoples hearts. Just goes to show how incredible BTS are that even during a time this was controversial, they still released this song to show their support. These men are truly unbelievable and so inspiring 💜

[@jenniferkpopmultistan8781]

Yeah. BTS is one of a kind! They're so unique (in a good way obviously). You won't be able to find any group like this! 😁💜

[@vmkoya4080]

Seeing the parents crying and screaming that's what broke me and everytime I see this I still can't hard it back. This was literally unnecessary loss of many life's. Spring Day is such a beautiful song and one of my Favorites. Tae's "you know it all, your my best friend" the sound of thoses words and Tae's voice get me too.💜

[@iroco0494]

Exactly my feelings…those two moments ( the parents crying, Tae’s line), always get to me.💜

[@cathyanne8835]

As of today Spring Day is still on the Melon music charts - so far that’s 4.5 years. I believe it’s because it is such a personal song for the country.

[@brayonne1755]

I can't hear this song without crying. This is the queen song, it was still on the charts in Korea last year, might still be now. BTS have never confirmed that the song is about Sewol, in a vlive RM said it was about loss of friendship, but I'm convinced the video is about Sewol. There's an overall softness to the video that is comforting and painful at the same time, especially Jimin looking straight into the camera in quite a few shots, feels like a hug. In general it blows my mind how they can convey emotion just with their melodies, like you said, even before ever seeing the lyrics you knew this song was sad. The dad speaking in front of the council completely choked up who then bows to the floor pleading with them. The parents by the sea in agony trying to get the coast guard on the ship to do something while there's still time. Just omg. Gut wrenching, heartbreaking. Hope you're ok, hugs 💜

[@suchanddrama]

This song hits even more because the boys sing it with so much emotions! Even live. Give the Live performance of spring day a try. It's beautiful and with so much emotion. Spring day after release even to this day is still in the music charts. She never left. This song is a very emotional and precious song for both BTS and ARMY. Please if you can check out a live performance video. Thank you. LOVE your channel!

[@Nilaratna]

(Not sure if my comment got posted, so writing it again). Thank you for going through this. I bawled when I first saw the explanation video. The detail is amazing and makes for a convincing case that the MV is a direct tribute to the tragedy. But if you didn't know about it, the song would just sound nice and melancholy. IMO, I think that's why the song has never fallen off the Korean charts since it was released in 2017. It brings comfort and gives the young survivors an almost secret way to express their sorrow, to show that they will never forget their peers; it's also like disguised subversion, a way to say f u to the corrupt people/government behind this senseless loss, as in 'this song will never leave the charts, and we will never forget what you did (or didn't do)'. Please also watch a live of this song - the choreo is very poetic and touching. This is one of the best kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX7UnqGenLN_jrs. And also the dance practice kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXLPgHeadq6hiLs so you can see the flow of it all, without camera cuts. 💜

[@waynek1389]

Thanks for watching and sharing your feelings. Being a father of two, I always feel sorry for all the parents who lost their children whenever I watch this MV, and I try to remember and remind myself how precious my kids are. Also, that accident and negligence was the most cruel example how corrupted ridiculous gov/authorities can spoil innocent lives, now S.Korea is facing challenge again, hopefully we'll make it better again.

[@XaxyBoo]

Spring Day is still charting in Korea, it broke a record by being the only song that remained on the chart for 5 years. Every time they release a new song, Spring Day goes up in charts again. It's a really special song, with a heartbreaking but somewhat healing message and armys are trying their best not to forget!

[@rikhmjustsomeguywithmousta4971]

The live Spring Day performance at 2017 MMA is so good. The choreography is beautiful. BTS is the first artist who taught me that feelings can also be expressed by dance along with vocals

[@lalapozada7834]

When I saw that you reacted to this I knew that this would be too much for you 🥺 you have a really kind heart

[@timothywest1183]

I’ve seen it five times and it’s too much for me (I have a 16 and a 14 year old).

[@lalapozada7834]

@@timothywest1183 I always end up tearing up watching spring day explanation and I’ve seen it so many times

[@afternoontaee]

potentially more heartbreaking about that laundry room scene: the "don't forget" sticker is stuck to the door of the laundry machine, with clothes and other articles swirling around in a whirpool of water while jin looks through the "porthole", seeing "don't forget".

[@princesamarulina]

I want to add that the song, as many of their songs, is really able to represent many situations. Italian ARMY explained in an excellent way why it does represent that too, and why those hints were not said by the band, they never presented the song refering to the tragedy but to missing friends of Suga and RM. And also, when the pandemic started, when the quarantines started, when the tours were cut, spring day became to represent the hope that the winter -the pandemic- would find an end, and the boys talked about the coming spring in the Tiny Desk and in every online concert that they had to do without public. Also, in the music video there are references to Snowpiercer and Thos who walk away from Omelas, but also to Inception, and also to the story of their fictional characters in the Bangtan Universe. What I mean is that ARMY could intepretate the signs about the tragedy, bringing it to light to the rest of the world and helping those memories to become unforgettable for many more people, but really this song means every lost, every hope, in every life. Their choreography is also beatiful, and also some interpreted it in different ways. An eternal song.

[@zara7302]

could you believe rm and yoongi worked on the lyrics to this beautiful song like to come up with all these metaphors and go about this tragedy in the best way possible awes me such lyricists

[@jadedbut]

2nd 😭. We're always here to cry with you dw😭😭🤌

[@제인이-r1g]

안녕하세요 한국인입니다. 당신이 외국인임에도 불구하고 이런 리액션 영상을 올려줘서 정말 고맙게 생각합니다. 가슴 아픈 일에 세계가 잊지 않고 기억해 주길 바랬습니다. 감사합니다.

[@marinal.]

Hi, I am back. Good reaction, ty. Hugs & cuddles. You really jumped right in, wince. This was a lot. My 1st time hearing Spring Day was on Class of 2020. They did 3 performances. I loved both 2 new songs on 1st listen. It took me a month or more to actually watch the MV. Than I watched the explanation and was shoock. Later I watched the 2nd explanation by Italian Army and dang. I cried. I love this song. I never cry when I hear it. So much feels! But I do cry with u when your learning about its history. This song has been on the charts for years after it's release. We call it the Queen. I hope u watch Class of 2020. They did a wonderful job with their performances. Hugs. Love u. #YouAreEnough Have a good week! -ARMY NY USA 💜

[@vivyolet1395]

After discovering the meaning behind this song I always cry watching the MV :'( thanks for reacting

[@erinavery9127]

I AM THE FIRST WOW 12 SECONDS Can't wait for the reaction :) edit: I am an emotional wreck (as I always am when I listen to Spring Day), great reaction. Spring Day is actually still charting in Korea to this day! it's called the Queen for a reason.

[@mokshita5475]

Are you feeling good now.... We're grateful that you are expressing your emotions without any doubt.That shows how beautiful your soul is 💜 We are always here 😊💜

[@LexListens]

I am better. Honestly, such a tough thing to watch and then even editing it was extremely difficult. I still could just break down in tears thinking about all of those lives that were lost. I know it was like 8 years ago at this point but it just breaks my heart🥺

[@mokshita5475]

@@LexListens I understand that.........and it’s good to feel emotions And as you are a parent yourself you might have felt double triple times than me .......we pray for them always 😊💜 Take care of yourself ....God bless you and your family 💜💜

[@sitirohanahashim6745]

Thank you and I love it when you read out loud ....from 57 year old Army from Singapore. Borahae💜💜💜💜💜

[@t.tifanney.y]

Spring day is one of the songs that make me cry a lot. The lyrics and the meaning behind it just makes me cry. The students honestly deserved better. I have not personally lost anyone due to the tragedy but just thinking about them makes me frustrated because they deserved an amazing life like the others. If i could travel back in time, it is definitely one of the things i would try to prevent from happening

[@btsuniverse6737]

i found this song emotional when i first listen but when i watched the explanation,i felt the pain and couldnt stop my tears.this is not just a masterpiece,but this song is an emotion as a whole.its hard if we get separated from our loved ones for a while,and its harder for not seeing our loved ones in years but it is the hardest if we miss someone and knowing they would never ever comeback while we live in this world.it would all remain in our memories.

[@xarchanx]

This song has a permanent place in my heart. The song and the visuals give off a journey of emotions: sadness-> anger-> desperation -> realization -> hope. Every time Spring Day plays, I go through all of those emotions all over again. Knowing the meaning makes it hurt so much more but in many ways it allows us to remember the tragedy and the children who were lost. Such a tragically beautiful song

[@ChiariPTCSongbird]

From one Momma ARMY raising a daughter to another, sending hugs 💜 I was pregnant when the tragedy happened & because I was a kpop fan I knew about it a little bit because some of the artists I liked were talking about it on social media & performing at tributes with yellow ribbons. But it was a world away & I just thought "That's so sad," but moved on in that way Americans do so often. When I got into BTS in 2020 & Spring Day's ties to the tragedy came up, I watched a documentary about it that covered it almost minute by minute. I sobbed my way through it. Every single kid on that ferry became mine, if that makes sense? I can't imagine losing my child.

[@shaylajable1949]

As you know, Spring Day is the queen of BTS songs and has never been out of the Korean music chart for four years since its release. It's a song that means a lot to ARMY. The former president of South Korea, Park Geun Hye, was impeached in 2016. She drove the Ferry Sewol tragedy to political issues and mobilized the media and government organizations to cover up the cause of the tragedy. She and the media drove the bereaved families to people who were crazy about compensation. I will never forget that when the Ferry Sewol tragedy happened, MBC News in Korea did not talk about rescuing the victims or the government's fault, and talked about how much compensation the family would receive. It shocked me. The families only wanted to find out the cause of the accident and to clarify the reason why the government blocked the rescue of the victims. Nothing has been revealed about the Ferry Sewol tragedy even now because there are still many subordinates left during the Park administration. Especially the media, which used to be the puppet of the Park administration, is still alive and attacking the current Korean government. According to an 2020 interview with a bereaved family of Ferry Sewol, BTS and their CEO, PD Bang, visited them about 200 days after the tragedy, and donated $100,000. BTS were also very young (most of the victims were the youngest member, Jungkook's age), and Big Hit didn't have much power and the financial situation wasn't good because it was before they gained popularity. Nevertheless, they did this at the risk of being blacklisted. At that time, because BTS released many songs criticizing Korean society(ex. Am I Wrong?, Baepsae, etc), many ARMYs and even other fandoms were worried that they would be blacklisted. And... According to the family, one of the victims was ARMY. The families didn't know who the boys were at the time, but a few years later, when BTS became famous, the bereaved families said they realized that the boys were singers their child liked.

[@KimmyGibson]

Thank you. See my comment above to add to your information. President Park, after her impeachment was convicted and sentenced to prison. However, she has recently been PARDONED after only 4 years of a 22 year sentence by the same (now outgoing) President who appointed BTS as Korean Ambassadors. The corruption continues.

[@jingcc0121]

Yes, a beautiful tragic piece of art. Thanks for your honest reaction. I still cry and are moved by this song. Hugs…

[@Tronex333]

As a korean, I remember when sewol ferry tragedy happened in 2014. Living in the US, the news that I got was delayed by aroudn 20-30 minutes and all my parents turned on the television was news of sewol. After growing up and becoming their age finally, it saddens me that they are still so young and everything that they worked towards, hoped of, and wanted. Something I say a lot is, when a person dies, it's not really just that one person dying, it's multiple people dying. Someone's child, someone's love one, many people's friend, passes away with that person. It was a tragedy that should not have happened and under the president should have had the coast guard come. Even though I did not lose someone as many people did and as even more people claim to have, we koreans feel the pain of the parents, the last moments of the students, etc.. It brought korea as a whole and i hold hope that this will never happen again. In a capitalistic world where money and power is prioritized over the lives of innocent people, we must learn that this incident isn't the past but continues on as a problem.

[@kellycho4117]

The tradedy happened 7years ago(year of 2014) and it called Sewol ferry incident. Total 476 passengers included 325 high school students were heading to Jeju Island for their field trip. huge wave hit ferry and ferry lost balanced and sink. Due to this tragedy only 172 passengers survived and the others were all dead. Most of students followed the directions of what captain said which was stay at your spot and do not move a and I believe all the pure students listened and followed the government's direction and waited for their rescue by governor. But so sadly most of students died because of the incompetent government after this tragedy Korean brought the president down and put her Jail!!! We never forgot this tragedy and I'm so sorry to all the deaths.

[@lulasalce5440]

I cried when I watched the explained videos on my own and I cried again with you today😭 Love your reactions 💜

[@LexListens]

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[@gp9464]

There are videos taken by the students who passed while they were still inside the ship, sinking. They are so heartbreaking! I couldn't listen to this song for a long time without having my heart hurt, and I still struggle to listen to it whenever it plays. This song hits so deep.

[@TheMamamarieke]

This one is SO SO SO HARD. Hugs to you, love.

[@TheMamamarieke]

I commented before starting to watch and I’m already crying. It’s going to be hard to watch you take this in.

[@UsOurselves]

Oh girl I’m always so excited yet sad when someone checks out Spring Day (sending hug) 💜

[@angelesgonzalez9276]

I was crying, but seeing you cry made me cry more. The explanation of the choreography of Spring day is amazing and painful too. They represent the ferry and the waves that separated them of their friends. At the end of the choreo Jin and V's hug represents two friends who passed away, but who found each other at the end

[@clumsyclaw]

Spring day always gives me hope and strength that there's new beginnings but past is also a part of me which I have to embrace ... it's like my comfort song and also the one which I listen to when I feel sad or emotional 💜💜

[@just_lil_g]

I loved this song before I knew the history behind it. A few weeks after discovering BTS, I caught myself humming this at random moments and that's when I knew I was ARMY.

[@khushishringi1811]

This is the song which resonates with me the most.. This is what makes BTS itself.. They aren't afraid to touch the subjects which need to be spoken about 💜

[@emmajean3351]

I have not finished the video yet, but I think the order you chose to watch these was very smart because although people usually do it the other way, I think this way you are able to truly experience the song and mv in an immersive and understanding way. You do so much for your videos and seem to have such a sweet soul, keep it up !!

[@jerrihadding2534]

When I saw that you were going to watch these videos, I put off watching your reaction because I knew it was going to break your heart. As it has mine and so many of us and as it does every time I watch these videos. Yet I watch them with different reactors because I feel that that is a small action I can take to demonstrate my empathy and sorrow. It seems beyond belief that power consistently cares more for its own aggrandizement than for the well-being of those it has power over, but it happens over and over. I ask myself often when we will redefine power and what it will take before we recognize compassion, kindness, respect and intelligence as the appropriate and proper demonstrations of power. I send my heartfelt love to you, just as you share yours with us, along with masses of tender hugs. I hope you can find comfort and solace. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@i_kpop_fan]

Spring Day is such an emotional song. Just for someone who has experienced loss, the words of the song, that we ask our loved ones to please wait for us longer because there will be a spring day and we will be united…makes me so emotional. Especially as I’ve lost my mom and my dad is currently dying. The Sewol Ferry tragedy is something us in America never heard of…but hundreds of kids from elementary to high school died, were sacrificed when they could have lived. The captain and many of his crew (including the ones who made the mistake leading to the capsize) selfishly abandoned ship while telling the civilians to stay where they were, told all the children to stay in their rooms. The local media reported falsely to the families that the children were all saved. It was hours later before they learned the truth. I remember one story of a little boy who put his life jacket on his little brother and then pushed him out the window, telling him to tell their parents that he loved them. The older brother didn’t make it. They were in elementary or middle school I think. It’s heartbreaking. Some civilian divers went down and saved as many as possible, or really they recovered as many as possible. Rescue divers even died. Crew members did refuse to go with the rest of the crew, staying with the kids and dying. I implore you to read more about it, even if it’s just Wikipedia, because something like this really helps explain Korean society as a whole. The way those in authority want those under them to obey and not question them, the way people demand things and part of why BTS is so loved by some people and hated by others.

[@jmsj77]

No matter how many times i watch it, tears just involuntarily falls down. My heart is just torn to pieces every single time. There are even videos recorded in YT by the victims themselves while they were waiting for the rescue that will never come. You can hear them talking and laughing trying to brave. I even dreamt about this after.

[@CherylSeow-x7j]

everytime i watch the reactions to spring day mv explained i just can't hold back my tears i have watched it multiple times and i always cry each time this hits hard to those who have lost and even to those who haven't as they know the fear and pain 💜💜💜

[@ninaddemaio]

spring day holds a very special place in my heart. ive heard fake love in 2018 but ultimately ignored bts, and then dynamite when it came out but i ignored bts again. and then around mid march 2021 i came across a video on my fyp on tiktok of a compilation of the sewol ferry tragedy students’ recordings from their cellphones before they died. interested in these kinds of stories, i looked up what happened and watched the entire video of the compilation. i then read comments saying “so happy bts made a song about this” and i was shocked. i had no idea bts would do something like this as i thought they were just basic pop. i watched the music video with the explanation and i was in tears. right at that moment is when i fell in love with them and ultimately saved me. i will forever love spring day. it will forever hold a special place in my heart. and i will defend spring day with my entire life. if it wasnt for spring day, i wouldve never discovered bts, and i wouldnt be here right now as bts saved my life. long live queen spring day.

[@jordanjay7142]

I cry EVERY time I see the explanation videos and the song still makes me emotional (after well over 300x listening to it). It just highlights how truly evil some people in the world can be and how others can be so compassionate. I love BTS cause they do everything they can to help those in pain and they made sure that those students will never be forgotten.

[@louiebarbs8030]

Am actually crying again😢 I've listened to this song and it's explanation but every time I watch someone who makes a reaction to the song am crying again as if it was the first time I saw it. The more I cried when I saw how you were affected by it. " Spring Day" is one of my favorites ❤️💜

[@Kaybri0526]

I’ve seen videos online that students who were onboard the ship took while the boat was tilting and they’re haunting. They’re here on KZbin. Some kids are laughing and making jokes not knowing how series of a situation that they’re in and because they blindly trusted the adults who were meant to help them, they died. It’s infuriating. The way the government handled the situation was also disgusting. Absolutely disgusting. It makes me so upset that many of the people responsible didn’t get the punishments they deserved. Even the captain and crew of the ship that escaped while kids were dying didn’t really get the punishments they deserved.

[@naekiyomi]

spring day will forever have a hold on me, and rightfully so. when it comes to tragedies like the Sewol Ferry i strongly believe, especially children, should never have to die in fear. and i strongly believe no parent should ever out live their child, especially when they were so young. No one should ever be terrified of dying. No one should ever die how they did. Especially when it was a school field trip where they should be safe, always, because it’s the schools job to care for the children. The song not only holds meaning to those that lost loved ones in the tragedy but also those that have lost loved ones rather in any tragedy or just in general. Spring Day is such a beautiful sad but meaningful song and deserves the spot at #1 for eternity. i hope those that passes know how much they’re loved and forever remembered with this song🤍

[@heathernile4700]

I appreciate you reading out loud. My eyes are not what they use to be so it is sometimes difficult to read small letters. You reading it allows me to enjoy the video better. Thanks 😊 💜🤗🇺🇲💜

[@egordillo55]

I saw that for the first time a couple years ago and I still cry when I watch it. Even the song gets me teary eyed. What is amazing is that because of their fame, more and more people in the world are learning about this tragedy. So those children and their families will not be forgotten. Hopefully the world will never repeat the mistakes made. Political greed, corruption should have no place in our society...we are all human being...doesn't matter what nation or race, age or religion. We all deserve respect. I am very thankful to BTS for the courage to speak out.

[@carinaejag]

You should watch the documentary on youtube about the Sewol ferry. It's really heartbreaking as they could have been saved but it was so badly handled where the officials cared more about how they would save their own skins than to save the passangers. I cried my eyes out watching it.

[@Rabbitwarren_7]

Soon as I saw the title I thought uh oh, this is going to hit Alexa hard. You did well. 💜

[@leavemealone6113]

I cried along with you, and I'm sure everyone else, in this reaction💜 much love to you and all Army's 💜

[@briarrose8154]

The first time you watch them perform it in real time, there just is nothing that can prepare you. I became ARMY after New Years Rockn Eve 2019/2020 right b4 the pandemic hit. As the world shut down we were all emotional but they kept doing stuff to lift our spirits. In May they were invited by the Obamas to speak & perform at the Dear Class of 2020 graduation (it’s a good watch) & they started their performance w/ Boy w/ luv so no one was prepared when they performed spring day. God the wailing noise I made. It just was ripped out of me. But everyone had the same reaction. The Twitter timeline was a mess. There never will be anyone (musical artist or otherwise) that could ever be like these 7 men. It just goes beyond words

[@Queen_of_Cliffhangers]

I liked very much that you took two different explanations as reference because they differ at some point and give even more background when you put them together. Getting to know what happened at that day is very hard, but it gets almost unbearable being a mom yourself 💜

[@hearthislove3]

Bts performed this during ptd concert and I bawled so much. It helped me so much with the grief of losing my father. It's such a beautiful song. I know it made you very emotional but it's ok and I know it truly shows how much of an impact bts has on army. I'm glad you are giving bts a chance. Look forward to more reactions. Much love. 💜

[@61crispy]

I a\have been waiting for,you to react to this song. I was in Korea when this tragedy happened and again a few years later. I will never forget the anguish of those parents begging for help for their children. The whole situation was disgusting. As a parent, I can only imagine how they felt. I remember vividly when I was there a few years after and the parents were STILL trying to get answers, get the truth from authorities. I have an image I carry to this day of standing on the side of the main road in Seoul as parents marched carrying pictures of their deceased children, begging for answers. It was a rainy day and I stood there and cried like a baby. I could not believe that 2 years later and they still could not get closure. When I heard that President Park was impeached I actually cheered. This was a heartbreaking video and you handled it well. The fact that BTS put their own careers in jeopardy to get this message out and that they did it in such a beautiful and memorable way is testament to their passion and skill. Another great reaction Lex. Thank you for covering it - I know it wasn’t easy. 💜💜🇦🇺

[@pyang46699]

Such a beautifully written sing by RM and such a beautiful tribute to the all the sewol victims and their families.... may they RIP and mad may the families tey to at least find some comfort in this sing and support from all those who have been effected and have supported this tragedy....

[@janerogers8201]

As parents, this hits even harder. Whenever my boys went on/go on field trips...

[@pw11kyw]

This accident remains a trauma to most Koreans. 8 years have passed since the accident, but I still cry when I hear the word... "Sewol Ferry".. It was such a cruel accident and I feel a great sense of responsibility as an adult. 너무나도 슬픈 사고였어... 세월호 사고는...

[@briancampos6496]

Such a beautiful song, it’s inspiration came to RM while watching leaves blow in the wind and thinking about his old friends. He wrote the melody and some of the accompanying. V actually wrote some lyrics for the song but ultimately they went with RMs lyrics which were accompanied by other’s contributions including Pdogg and Hitman. Legend has it, Suga writes his rap verse about a friend who goes to prison. Also of note, JHope doesn’t have a line in the studio recording but when they went live, RM gave him the opening since he has a rap verse right after.

[@latifahifah9609]

Also Spring Day has a beautiful perfomance on the stage, they use their soul to describe the song so very deeply

[@dolinca5730]

Spring Day is hauntingly tragic and hopeful all at the same time. It is a beautiful song that brings to light sadness and death due to injustice while still offering hope and solace knowing that those left behind will never forget and those gone will live on forever in their hearts. It is why the song Spring Day is still charting in Korea to this day. I can’t get over how unbelievably insightful these lyrics are in that they find a way to blend hopelessness and sorrow with hopefulness and love. Well done BTS…..well done. Prayers for everybody who has lost a loved one……but remember…..You Never Walk Alone💜

[@maarit613]

Hope you're okay Lex💜 Thank you so much for reacting to this. This song hits me every time again. Lots of hugs 💜💜 Borahae

[@joanniesoucy9440]

Been waiting for you to react to this beautiful & heartbreaking song/MV 💜 Its hands down my favourite. I'm glad you're reacting to the explained vids too, broke my heart so much :( Bts is incredible, and so caring💜 loved the video Lex🥰 Its been amazing watching your channel grow, I hope you only get bigger from here, you deserve it, youre such a genuine reactor and person💜 I know we dont know each other but, love you girl !😊🥰

[@LexListens]

Aw thank you💜 what a sad and beautiful song

[@jomelcayetano3158]

This song and MV always gave me goosebump even tho I've already watched it over and over again

[@BansheePurple]

I literally couldn't listen to Spring Day without start crying for 1 year straight and I'm still doing it sometiimes.. even before I knew the meaning, I remember the first time It came out, I cried so hard in the first seconds. Its crazy how you can feel the emotions through the sentimental music with their voices without understanding korean. I truly think that Spring Day is one of those songs that makes BTS so different, they have these series of healing and touching songs that only them can do, These type of Bangtan's songs hits you different. When I said I've never felt such a strong emotions while listening to other artists I really mean it. BTS is very special. Spring Day is such a queen and one of my favorite songs, 💜 it's so beautiful and significant. Rest in Peace. I wonder how moving and special must be this song for the survivors and the victims' family and friends. I will stop talking about it because I'm about to cry again.

[@aissaagregado3309]

I also love this song! When I also watched the video explanation, I was crying so much. 😭😭😭

[@jannie814]

A few thoughts about BTS’s SPRING DAY: There’s a great dance practice for this song that you might want to put on your list. The choreo is amazing; there’s even a part where the boys form the prow of a ship. (I’m talking about the original dance practice, not the “lovely” version.) In the part where JUNGKOOK runs back through the laundromat, the time on the clock is frozen at the time the ferry sank, which was either 9:34 AM or 9:37 AM, I forget which. Regarding the book THE ONES WHO WALK AWAY FROM OMELAS, it’s actually a short story. I found it on KZbin and it only took me about 10 minutes to read through it. Worth your time. The captain of the ship was doing something illegal that he didn’t want to be found out. That’s why he didn’t want a big rescue operation with all kinds of police and rescue personnel roaming through the ship looking in all the rooms. But it took the ship a long time to sink, and there was way more than enough time to have rescued every last person on there. People were standing on the dock looking at the listing ship, begging for someone to give the rescue order, but he kept saying no. He either had some kind of illegal contraband on board or his cargo was over the weight limit, something like that, but to care more about his own skin than about the lives of hundreds of innocent teenagers is just one of the most appalling things I’ve ever heard in my life. And he got caught in the end anyway; as far as I know he’s currently serving a prison sentence. This was a well done reaction, Alexa. You presented it in exactly the right way, and chose the two best explanation videos. Thank you for doing this.

[@mitsuko0xidized]

Even after all this time, I've watch all of these videos multiple time over the years and still this song gets to me, the story still gets to me. I watched this reaction with you and cried along side you! *hugs* The Queen demands tears in payment for her majesty! I love "Spring Day". I would argue that it's BTS's most important song to date for it's impact and contribution to Korean culture. Thank you so much for the reaction. I hope you feel better soon... maybe watch "Dimple" or "Boy With Luv" to lighten the mood?

[@kimoh3]

These guys... I mean... they don't just make music, they create ART that is full of meaning and feelings. Calling them "Kpop" is so inadequate - they are SO much more. They were meant for this.

[@stitchlove1718]

I'm glad you made this reaction video. The whole world should know this accident. This will never be forgotten. Thank you. Love from Korea♥

[@stacyinfishers]

Crying with you watching the video

[@sanikamore31]

It's so hard to not to cry while watching or listening to this song 🥺 Istg this is my favorite BTS song of all time💜

[@bcrytayisrbo8296]

.........💜.

[@yessismiles]

I just want to say I appreciate you reading out loud bc I love watching your videos while getting ready in the morning and whatnot and this way I can keep up with that your watching 😊

[@angeline00]

YEAH IT REALLY TOUCHED SO MANY PEOPLE.. QUEEN SPRING DAY DOESN'T LEFT THE CHARTS AND ITS BEEN YEARS. WE ALWAYS REMEMBER THEM

[@jimin3573]

Queen Spring day!! I've never seen the vid you reacted to last and that broke me seeing the family's breaking down like that and having ACTUAL clips from students on the ferry and more. It's so sad how the Korean government tried to cover this up it's so so sad.

[@Random-qi3vv]

I love your username, lol

[@jimin3573]

@@Random-qi3vv oh lmao ty

[@RandyButternubs917]

I shouldn't have watched this at work. I have a little storage room where I sit and take breaks when no one's looking (lol) and I'm sobbing in here by myself. I cry everytime I watch these so WHY DID I DO THIS!!

[@LexListens]

😭

[@anyathvv]

watching explaination first was a good choice cause mostly people watch the mv first and then the explanation. i think that way people usually don't get the feel about whatever was explained usually . u made the right choice

[@taetae8619]

I am crying with you again and again I am crying when I see and hear to this song 😭💜

[@UKNOBTS]

Oh no!! You didn't! This is the ultimate emotional one for me. I hope you're OK.

[@shamimakhter7253]

This still makes me cry always

[@SingaJay]

This is a tough one alright, but really not surprising that those in power could do this. This is not new and it still goes on. The amazing thing is the courage of BTS, they had only debuted a couple years before and still struggling or at least hadn't reached the top where they could be comfortable financially. They still had the courage to stand up and do something about it. Really amazing considering the Park govt were blacklisting everyone left and right. So glad people stood up together and eventually Park et al were removed. Let's always be alert to what govt & media sell us, for in the end most isn't for our good when you look at things clearly. I've learned NEVER to take anything media/govt tell me at face value anymore. They DO NOT have our best interests at heart. Known this since I was around 13 yrs old (now in my 50's). Really sad, but just makes me appreciate and love these young men all the more. Borahae!

[@nnk3299]

I watched the explanation more than once and every time I watched it I cried

[@kicheollee2801]

Beautiful reaction!!

[@gabzie1668]

I'm late! This is still my favourite BTS song. I remember watching videos of the Sewol ferry tragedy, specifically one where they were recovering bodies while parents waited to be called to identify their children. I will never forget their cries. Absolutely heartbreaking... I cannot imagine what they went through, let alone the survivors. I'm proud that BTS made this song for them... and for their country because this truly affected so many people. It's also touched people around the world that went through their own tragedy and lost someone close. I cried with you while watching this... thank you for another great reaction! 🎗🎗🎗