MONQ REACTS to BTS's CEO 방탄소년단 - LETTER TO BTS from BANGTAN PD

[@Mari-cn5je]

I think the reason bts is so close to their boss and manager and other staff is because they all really struggled in the beginning and had to rely on each other so much because the company was so poor and they nearly went bankrupt at one point. With a lot of companies that are short staffed and has little money, the staff probably also had to do 2 or 3 peoples jobs at once. I think these things inevitably creates a bond when people go through such struggles together.

[@ebony7177]

Bang PD is actually now the co-CEO of Big Hit. He brought in a friend who has been a part of the company for years Lenzo Yoon. He wanted to focus on the groups and the music. He left Lenzo Yoon with the business side. Big Hit also manages BTS' sunbaes (little brothers) Tomorrow by Together (TXT). They have also absorbed another agency (Source Music) and GFriend are under the umbrella now. We even got an example of that argument/resolution practice in their first docu-movie Burn The Stage. V and Jin got into an argument right before a concert. RM said there is no V or Jin right now it's only BTS and we will talk about this later and later the showed the member putting in their input before leaving V and Jin alone to fully solve their fight. Bang PD kept the promise he made in the letter. The day was at one of their tour dates in London I believe. ARMY kept reporting seeing him just strolling around among them, standing in line for merch and just hanging out. But it was reported to us that he said he came to keep the promise. Also unlike many companies we recently learned something that amazed me knowing minuscule bits of the music industry. The guys signed their new contract with BH early by about a year. It was another 7 year contract which is usually the norm with Idol groups. But what is unique to me being a US fan and seeing all the horrific contract disputes lately from artists is that Bang PD told the guys and their parents to get their own representation as in lawyers, accountants etc so that they can always have their own people keeping BH in check, making sure they get their best deals. WHAT CEO TELLS HIS ARTISTS TO DO THIS?? Who cares so much for their artists that he wants them to always have their own voice and protections when it comes to their business? That is a man looking at these guys like his family. Don't worry about how you got into BTS and the time frame. We have a saying in the fandom: BTS comes into your life when you need them. They may have interested you before but now is the time you were truly ready for them and that's cool. As long as you listen with open heart and mind like you do, it doesn't matter.

[@ginouclint7845]

I agree with everything on this comment, just one small correction actually sunbaes are the seniors so TXT are actually BTS hoobaes (juniors). Happy to see you back on a video ebony :)

[@ebony7177]

@@ginouclint7845 duh silly me, hoobaes. I was typing and not paying attention lol. Thanks for the catch!!

[@ginouclint7845]

@@ebony7177 I figured that's what happened 💜

[@snisa92]

You was wrong when saying its norm for idol groups to renew contract another 7 years. Its actually rare. Kpop groups contract only 7-10 years. And some of them prefer to renew for another 1-2year or not renew at all. Renew for another 7 years straight is really none heard of. Its show that how much trust BTS have toward bighit.

[@latinaintexas2872]

They also brought Seventeen under them too!!! Hopefully they will get better treatment now!!!

[@sukisakain]

I remember in an old interview/article about “recreating” the magic of BTS in other groups...basically, they were discussing the “formula” that made BTS stand above other groups. I can’t remember which BigHit staff said it (I believe it was Bang PD) who said that it would difficult to create a group such as BTS again. How do you recreate a group whose members’ personalities and dynamics all mesh and complement one another so perfectly that they basically work to grow and bring out the best in one another, not just as a musician, but as a person?

[@MONQTV]

AGREED, I would find that the most difficult even for Bang himself. That doesn't happen on the regular and to see something like that again without it being forced is nearly impossible if you ask me. Thank you for that information Ms Sally 😁🙏🏾🕉️⛩️

[@makaylataylor8600]

And you never have to worry about running out of BTS content😂

[@moniemoon.]

There's so much more about Bang PD, he's a genius, philosophic, so creative and revolutionary in the industry. Big Hit has these conferences showing us their plans for the year and the future, I really enjoy watching them, specially Bang PD's presentation. If you are interested in watching them in your free time, you can find them in the Big Hit Labels channel, they are titled as "Big Hit Corporate Briefing with the Community" . 💜

[@nerasomnia]

I don’t know if you know this, but Sejin is BTS’ manager. He was the one who wrote the second letter in the video.

[@kimtiu1152]

there cool and famous manager. 😁✌️

[@snisa92]

@@kimtiu1152 its funny when bangtan bomb noona/bighit blur his face lol. Whole fandom basically know his face already lol 😂

[@kimtiu1152]

yes,yes. 😁😁

[@sjinkim5418]

@@snisa92 his face is blurred in case new ARMY thinks that he is the 8th member in BTS 😂

[@mirvale87]

These videos make me remember the pictures of their group chat with bang pd right after they played games with james corden (or was it jimmy fallon?), where they were gushing about their fun time to bang pd like kids on a field trip to their dad at home. It was so heart warming. 💜

[@1obsessionafteranother794]

In the segment where he’s talking about conflict resolution, from that talk he also answered an audience question about the international audience. The audience member asked how it is that the international audience enjoys BTS music and their music videos when there may be an issue of language, and also the music video content is complex with story telling and hidden themes and messages (suggesting that the international audience is unable to interpret the music and videos). Bang PD was quick to point out that in fact his experience of the international audience was the opposite. He said that in fact in the early days, it was the domestic Korean audience who rejected the story telling, and themes and messages in the music videos, that they complained asking why they have to think about the music and videos, saying they just wanted their boys to look pretty and handsome, and have nice/cool dance choreography. He said it was international fans that spent time not only translating lyrics, but diving deep into deciphering and interpreting the content of the music videos. Regarding conflict resolution, we actually saw an example of it in the BURN THE STAGE docu-series. There was a conflict prior to going on stage between two members and they had to hold off resolving it, we saw RM being leader getting everyone to focus back on the concert, and we saw the conflict resolution when they were back at the hotel.

[@kimchi4438]

I believe the growth and depth of relationship they have with Bang PD started because of how small the company was when they started. I remember this video of Bang Pd and PDogg (another of BigHit's in house producer) talking about when they would come to their office and just play board games because they had no work or schedules since they were almost bankrupt. They talked about them not knowing what to do in 2014 if BTS' album failed (which thankfully it didn't). At around 2013, I think the company only had around 20+ employees which is why it was very easy for them to have a very close relationship. Now it's a huge company with more than 200+ employees, not counting the other companies BigHit acquired. The boys said once that they're sad that they don't know some of the other people around them since there are so many of them. BTS alone have 100 staff assigned to them. They try to build relationships with them too, esp their security team, managers and make up artists and stylists.

[@Mari-cn5je]

Big Hit also has a new group TXT that's a year old now.

[@MONQTV]

I'm going to check those out. Thank you for that. I was wondering if they had any other groups. 😁🙏🏾🕉️❤️⛩️

[@Mari-cn5je]

@@MONQTV Thank you! Txt is obviously a lot younger than bts and their image is very different than what bts's image was when they debut. Their debut song is called Crown and their second albums title track is called Run Away.

[@btsj-hope7222]

@@MONQTV yasss their so talented thooo!!

[@ginouclint7845]

32:04 So far I've been into kpop since 2009-2010 and I will tell you I've seen many artists and companies and their relationships with their artists and a lot of time you hear things like I've never even seen the CEO or you hear that the CEO only takes time to talk and spend time with an artist once they actually start making them some money ( as far as I know and have seen at least). But big hit culture has always been different and the boys really do cherish their staff (choreographer, manager, producers, dancing crew) and their CEO and the staff and the CEO returns that affection right back. They are super playful with each other and they work off of each other very well. Bang PD actually goes to their concerts (usually smiling like a proud dad and even standing in line to get the merch like a normal fan, and basically hanging out outside on the grass with ARMY). The fandom truly appreciates him, and the boys really respect and love him too. And they are very proud of BIG HIT just as BIG HIT is proud of them. It's a wholesome relationship, one of the most wholesome ones I've seen so far in the industry. BTW Sejin is one of the main managers for the group and he is almost always with the boys and he loves the boys and the boys love him too. The fans actually call him the 8th member of BTS sometimes and we truly appreciate him too.

[@snowfairy1838]

When you started to talk about their relationships at the end it reminded me of when I don't remember if it was RM or Jhope but but dispatch followed them to see where he was going and he ended up meeting Bang pd at a restaurant I was cackling once I saw that

[@misslouie6742]

i think it's jhope 😊

[@ApobangpoBorashae7]

Also he encourage the BTS members and their parents to actually get outside help like lawyers to help with contracts and stuff, not a lot CEOs do that. Yes he’s the boss but they see each other as family too especially because the company was so small and going bankrupt in the beginning so it took all of them to make it the way it is now, so they became a family not just a boss/artists relationship.

[@snowhibiscus]

Memories of Run BTS when they were on the rooftop. Suga called out Bang PD for lying to him and V still upset that Bang PD couldn't remember him for years when he was still a trainee. Yes, they as a struggling ageny and a big family sorted out their problems together and out in the open.

[@Kat89]

Snow Hibiscus it’s Rookie King, not Run BTS 😂 That episode was hilarious AF 🤣🤣

[@crowpearl571]

lmao I still remember that so funny

[@laura-im2uu]

Loving the fact that you also want to learn about Bang PD, BTS members great second father! He actually in the first years took all the members separately out to lunch or dinner, talking to and encouraging them (for example when RM and SUGA had this well-known situation with the underground rapper calling them being like girls for wearing make up and being idols, Bang PD took both of them to dinner and talked to them and comforted them!) Sejin is just the best manager ever who cares for and loves all of them so much! He has a whole fandom (ARMY ;) ) himself loving him - me included :D

[@sjinkim5418]

Yup, we nit only stan BTS, but also Bang PD and Manager Sejin 💜

[@lobaetoile8440]

A lot of ARMYs think Bang PD acts like a father with BTS. I disagree with that. Bang PD isn't a fatherly figure... He's a teacher and a leader. More than a CEO, Bang PD is their MENTOR.

[@KarinMaheswari]

Bang PD do go out with the members individually too from time to time to have personal talk. This is why I love BigHit, they’re like family 💜

[@bethanyleea]

And now that moment has come, an album self-directed by BTS. The album, BE, is coming November 20. 4 years after Big Daddy Bang wrote that letter to Bangtan.

[@saintodlanyer8958]

That is the main difference between BigHit and the other labels/companies. BigHit treat its artists right, as human beings and not like possessions it owns and controls. Sadly, other entertainment companies are so strict and suffocate their artists and do not give much freedom even in writing their own songs.

[@bulletproofdreamers8541]

I've been an ARMY since 2014 and I've always had a fondness for Bang PD. When I was first diving into BTS I made it a point to look into who their CEO was and how their company ran things because I'm no stranger to artists being mistreated by the label that is supposed to be supporting them. Learning about Bang PD was such a pleasant shock; the way he spoke about his beliefs really stuck with me. On a sort of related note, it's why I'm so fond of the relationship between my other favorite group (Dreamcatcher) and their company. Dreamcatcher is a 7 member girl group from a small company, Happy Face Entertainment. The girls always speak of their staff in such a happy tone and that includes their CEO. I remember one of the member was doing a livestream and mentioned how their CEO texted the group that he misses them when they go overseas to tour. Just last year the company announced that they were forming a sublabel where the staff would focus solely on Dreamcatcher to better cater to their needs and help them succeed. It's so sad that a good relationship between an artist and their label is rare enough that Big Hit and Happy Face stand out to me so much but I'm also glad that there are entertainment companies out there that do want their artists to not just make them money but also thrive in their craft.

[@foryouth3605]

Bang pd is very philosophical and a genius man....even his education background, he studied in one of the most prestigious university and was too student... He talks about those unnoticeable complicated things but break downs it in so simple way and explains it so well...he is just amazing...Bang pd is really talented and far visionary man...he knows everything And I’m so glad that he exists in that corrupted industry and single handily outsold everyone else At the end, talent and hardwork wins💜✨ Thank You bang pd for giving birth to BTS💜✨

[@classical7]

BTS x BigHit x ARMY 😭💜 ARMYs know why RM is by himself in that clip while the rest of the members are together. 😂😂😂😂

[@makaylataylor8600]

Mr. Bang is BTS's father. They are all a family now.💜

[@makaylataylor8600]

Also this is kinda unrelated, but IU and her bodyguard have a really close relationship that is adorable. He is like a father or uncle to her. Maybe you could look at some videos of them.

[@crowpearl571]

When you have the subtitle reading ability of a weeb and everything just seems to be going in slow motion XD

[@MONQTV]

Yes OMG I couldn't keep up 😁🕉️🙏🏾⛩️

[@Frommamy]

Sejiiiin 🥺💜💜💜💜

[@suzidawe1365]

I know this is an older video as I’m just catching up but this is one that reminds me so much of a c-drama that funny enough ex-exo member Z.TAO is acting in called the brightest star. It shows the difference in management and an artist x x

[@onyabeia832]

Yongi was 17 years old international age and 18 years old korean age.

[@greatgrandmomb486]

Bang PD reminds me of a Father and BTS are like his sons....they are a close knit family. This is just how I feel. Peace

[@classical7]

Growth is good. No worries that you haven't started with them from the beginning. It's ok because you have a lot of BTS content you can catch up on.... I mean...A LOT! 😂 At least you're understanding our guys a bit more and digging deeper into who they are as Artists..as individuals. We're only moving forward together and there's so much more BTS x BigHit x ARMY are looking forward to together on this amazing musical journey & beyond. #ARMYsince2014

[@marimiliadsl3113]

2:45 yes😊And talk like rap too😆

[@latinaintexas2872]

G>O>D is a older group but r still very! Famous too!!! They have beautiful songs! You really need to watch them! And they are still around too!!!

[@wiinnnn___]

💜

[@TaylorCanada8]

On top of all the amazing information that Ebony71 mentioned below there were a couple of other things that occurred to me. I do know that RM has talked in the past about a promise that Bang PD made to him in the very beginning that he would always make sure their content was relevant to their lives and the message they wanted to portray and I believe he has stuck to his promise 100%. I was blown away the first time I came across an old track of BTS from 2012 (pre-debut) called "A Typical Trainee's Christmas". They are basically bitching about their lives as trainees and I was shocked that Big Hit let them release it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faG1i4idjMyYjtk I have also noticed that they all seem to be given individual creative license to pursue things other than BTS content...things like their individual mixed tapes, V's acting stint in Hwarang, etc. I think the reason that a lot of members historically leave groups is because they don't have that freedom to do solo projects....Camila Cabello leaving Fifth Harmony comes to mind but I'm sure there are tons of examples.

[@marilou00]

Very interesting and informative reviews. Thanks

[@MONQTV]

Thank you very much I appreciate this kinds comment. ☮️🕉️🙏🏾❤️😁⛩️

[@ericaelizalde1544]

💝🇦🇷

[@musicisuniversl9776]

BigHit did have other groups in the past like the trio group 8Eight ( co-ed group which just did anniversary song) which Lee Hyun was (is) in, and he was in the group Homme. If you see old dance practices for 2AM you will see BigHit or the sign covered in the studio, Hoseok (J-Hope) was also in the song called Animal by Jo Kwon (and still friends (lovely man) and there is some pre-debut videos of the members singing or rapping with 2AM members and 8Eight and the only girl group that was under Bighit (until the end of this year or early next year) was a group called GLAM whom I think they would have been great due to the message they where giving out but major issues happened kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5ikoppmeNZ_pK8 and BigHit release all the female trainees (some when to Source music now subsidiary to BigHit) Tomorrow by Together came out last year (TXT for short) whom has no set positions other than the leader which is rather interesting but they are great and still trying to find the write sound but they are getting there (they did a family photoshoot, it was so cute kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYLJn4NqhtZ_aM0, I will email some pre-debut videos you can check out if you wish and also Bang Si-Hyuk did a talk about the company and BTS but you can't react to it on YT it will get blocked, most likely on Patreon only

[@sandys1890]

Please react to Big Hit group photo shoot

[@marimiliadsl3113]

30:18 😔 Me too. And I’m very curious about the relationship between BigBang members and their CEO, who started from scratch (to a certain extent) and became what they were in 2015 ... When I met them through KZbin... I no longer accompany them as a group, only their individual careers, G.Dragon, T.O.P and Taeyang. But as a group ... The bangbangbang and fantastic baby clips And music are incredible and you don't need to understand the lyrics to enjoy the song (I advise you not to understand it at all, much of their appeal was lost for me after I understood the lyrics.)

[@sandys1890]

And also manages TXT

[@alexinfired7109]

Bang Shi Hyuk is an innovative genius in the music industry, the way Steve Jobs was in the computer industry. As you are in the field, I strongly suggest you watch the Big Hit's Corporate Briefing With The Community videos (links below). kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3isZKyPnd93nMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/jabOhnWLdtWVaLc

[@superjunior8798]

Hi boy😃 i see your videos and really love that😍 im going to be happy if you react to super junior too. Please reaction to super junior (2ya2yao) and ( black suit)

[@goretewolf58]

💜🇧🇷💜

[@thatweirdodaniel]

unrelated but me and your wife share our birthdays!!

[@MONQTV]

Ahhhhh your an August baby lol. Everybody in this house including our Rottweiler Khaleesi is in August except me. I'm in March. 😁🕉️🙏🏾💙⛩️

[@angelarmy67]

5:47 teentop angel in da house ya👋😄 (ANGEL is the fandom name👍) TEENTOP is 2nd gen kpop boy group used to be 6 members group but 1 left cuz personal reasons😊 their company is TOP MEDIA with groups under it (from the oldest/senior to youngest/juniors) : TEENTOP (debut July 2010), 100% (Baekpo; debut september 2012), Up10tion (debut september 2015), and the rookie group MCND (debut February 2020) tho Teentop have been on hiatus as a group the members still putting out content for the fans, each members has itz own youtube channel which they often do live n sharing their hobbies such as gaming, dancing, singing, painting, n vloging (just them being crackheads sometimes😆) if you can please do check out Teentop, 100%, up10tion n MCND works too, even if itz off cam👌 Edit: the company founded by Shinhwa member Andy. I like all these 4 groups (i call it TOP Brotherz) the boys has talent an all BUT itz being waste there😬 honestly i dont like the company they SUCK at managing😡😠 still...im just hopeful they didn't do MCND dirty n actually promote them well😩 only in BTS i find the closeness as a whole not only between the group members but actually with the staffs/the peoples around helping them the whole company, they have the synergy that others olny could wish to have😊

[@bergliot100]

💜🇳🇴

[@minkeytalk]

Could we please have some BTS music soon it has been over one month since your first and last reaction to a BTS mv.That obscure rap from RM was not BTS ,it was RM and a couple of other rappers doing a diss track before BTS was debuted. It feels like you know the info about them but not their music.

[@MONQTV]

Yes I will be uploading music next 😁🙏🏾🕉️⛩️💙