Musicians react to hearing BTS (방탄소년단) 'I NEED U' Official MV (Original ver.)

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@crystalsnow1138 5 ай бұрын

I don't think newbies to BTS realize how groundbreaking this song and music video were for BTS. This song came out 2 years after they debuted and if this album wasn't successful it's more than likely BTS would have had to disband due to lack of money so there was a lot of pressure. They took a gamble making a music video that dealt with such dark and heavy subject matter that South Korea doesn't often address. Kpop is most known for having bright and colorful music videos with dancing and superficial lyrics and this music video was just the complete opposite. And while BTS had won awards before this, this song earned them their first Korean music show award and from then BTS kept rising.

@shelliblossom8953 5 ай бұрын

i heard it stayed on like the top 100 fir like years

@crystalsnow1138 5 ай бұрын

@@shelliblossom8953 I'm not sure, but I do know Spring Day by BTS has been on Korean music charts now for over 7 years.

@shelliblossom8953 5 ай бұрын

@@crystalsnow1138 oh that might of been the one I was thinking of then I tend to get these two mixed up in my mind for some strange reason

@KyCe7_ 5 ай бұрын

the original lyric for I Need U was supposed to be “I need you friend” but RM said it just don’t fit so they changed it to “I need you girl”. the difference when the members are together vs when they are alone is just heartbreaking.. The Most Beautiful Moment in Life era (HYYH) deals with how life as young adults (youth) are not just good times, but there are also moments when we feel lost. Most songs talks about the beautiful aspects of youth but BTS chose to write about the other side that was not usually talked about, the struggles, ugly reality at times. that’s why lots of people relate to them. coz they just dont want to show you all the rainbows, they also help you to face the rain.

@bereasonable8018 5 ай бұрын

Korean. Not Japanese. I’m mid 50’s and only discovered this group 2 months ago so no worries about the learning curve. I’m still learning too.

@BetterGreta13 5 ай бұрын

I'm 65 and discovered them in 2020 during the pandemic as so many others did. BTS saves souls.

@GrandPurple1306 5 ай бұрын

BTS are South Korean band not Japanese ! This song is from their album HYYH ( the Most Beautiful Moment in Life) and is connected with a narrative that is connected with the imaginery characters of the 7 members! This year was released a series called " Youth' and is the story of BTS imaginery characters from HYYH ! What is interesting is that this story is not yet closed and until today we see references to it not only in the groups music videos but also in the music videos of their solos!

@reinhageminis2845 5 ай бұрын

Por lo que entendí estaban leyendo la traducción de un comentario en japonés y piden disculpas si la traducción es mala...

@kuroro9949 5 ай бұрын

Interestingly enough, RM said the lyrics were first supposed to be "I need you, friend" but it didn't sound good enough so it was changed to "I need you, girl". So the original meaning was a lot more connected to what the MV ended up being. The MV is the start of the 'Bangtan Universe' which is a fictional storyline. The contrast between the heavy scenes when they are alone and the super joyful scenes when they're together was completely intentional. It's meant to show how being together is good for them while being on their own their troubles grow to destroy their lives. For example, Hobi when alone took his pills and ended up collapsing on the bridge but when they were together he threw them into the fire and had fun with the others (there's more to it but at that time that's all we had) They're fine and happy when together. But alone, SUGA commits suicide by burning down his motel room, Hobi takes his pills and collapses on the bridge, Jimin is in the bathroom while having a breakdown, V stabs his father to death and JK gets beat up and hit by a car. At this point, we don't know much about RM except that he works in a gas station and Jin is doing something on his own with a heavy focus on the flower and flower petals Back then, ARMYs had no idea about what this was all about either - it's confusing on purpose. We got new info on the story through various forms (MVs, highlight reels, concert VCRs, albums notes, a Webtoon, a mobile game, books notes) and it's still an on-going story! But we haven't had anything new in a while about it

@CChanHI 5 ай бұрын

This is the start of the BU which is a storyline that weaves thru music videos, albums, webtoons, books, mobile game. Thus the Bangtan universe. This video introduces the visual storyline of each member

@temberh1 4 ай бұрын

Korean. This is the Bangtan Universe. A fictional world that was created, it spans music videos, manhwa, short films, albums etc. It's a whole world. The members are all facing difficulties and some die in this universe, so Jin (the one with the flower) has to save his friends. He goes through time loops to save them. The original lyric was supposed to be friend, but it didn't fit so girl was used instead. This was BTS first win. I need U became the jumping point of changing Kpop. Music was never the same after this. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

@fahsaixiong 5 ай бұрын

BTS lyrics are deep and it’s universal so it’s for everyone. And the BTS universe storyline is a whole other side of BTS and their music. It might be a little confused to you but if you get into the storyline, it will make more sense. I would say just listen to BTS With your own interpretation and just know that the lyrics and the music video are very deep and has a lot of quotes, meanings and storyline to it. It is not about just love. It’s about loving yourself, depression, being lost. It’s about the struggles within yourself or with others.

@Jewelrydiiva97 5 ай бұрын

They are indeed great actors and story tellers.

@nishattasnim9307 5 ай бұрын

It's metaphoric. BTS does that in their artistry. Maximum songs are like that. They only give us some hints about the concept, then let us brainstorm about that.

@geli8097 5 ай бұрын

This mv us part of the Bangtan Universe it's a fictional storyline that BTS/Big Hit created and wove throughout their video content. The story has been expanded further through their Save Me webtoon, HYYH Notes, and BEGINS ≠ Youth drama. The storyline is really complex and I won't go any deeper in this rabbit hole. Each of the seven boys tell us a specific story, and the combined music video tells the story of the pain and hardships of youth. Thx for your reaction. I love this song.

@beccal.5369 5 ай бұрын

💜WELCOME TO THE BU (BangtanUniverse) this storyline traverses many albums and includes a webtoon, official notes, books, mobile game, etc... Hint - just know that the songs lyrics do not always reflect everything in the MV in the BU.... it is what you are seeing - not hearing that's important. In the song the word - girl, ... doesnt always mean that specifically - it can be anyone/anything you love or need that you have a toxic relationship with a girl/guy, parents, friends, drugs, alcohol... Also fun fact - this song was going to be "I Need You, Chingu (Friend)" but "Girl" sounded better. However of course the BU MusicVideos can be held as stand alone MVs - people have many interpretations for the way BTS art speaks to them.... there is NO WRONG interpretation. RM has said that he won't give us the all the answers to every song/mv rather it is the journey we take with each song/mv and how it speaks to us specifically that matters. He wants to get people thinking for themselves. Each member of BTS has a ficticious role in the BU none of this reflects their actual lives.... If you want to dive into this further, there is a specific order to watch the videos in for it to make sense. I Need U was the first. I can send you the list of MV order if you like. "Seven boys. Best friends. Their fates intertwined through the good times together, but also the tough times, as they have gone their separate ways and suffered greatly as a result. When all is almost lost for these boys, one is given a special chance to go back in time and help his friends fix the mistakes that led them down this path. He’ll do anything to save them, but can he? Or is he too late?" - Plot summary Have a great day💜

@pambarab5506 5 ай бұрын

This album was sort of the "make or break" for BTS. If it failed, BTS would probably not be here today. But it was a success. You can still see callbacks to this video (tying everything together for the BU/Bangtan Universe)... Jimin in the water, and Suga in the fire come back in Fake Love MV, etc...

@jessicapierce3027 5 ай бұрын

The MV is part of a larger story line, tagged as the Bangtan Universe or BU. Its from a time called Most Beautiful Moment in Life, which depicts growing up and facing all the trials of the transition from innocent child to adolescents preparing for adulthood. The story centers on 7 friends, each holding on to their own internal demons. They are happiest when they are together, but at the same time keep the others at a distance while they face their troubles alone. It has a SciFi element plot twist, which make it a very emotional character study and a suspensful thriller. The storyline is covered in the music videos, short videos, a web toon, and most cohesively in a 2 part book series. Recently a K-drama was produced of this story line, but none of our BTS members took part in the cast.

@Jewelrydiiva97 5 ай бұрын

Yes it was a build up. In the BU which is Bangtan Universe, which is BTS fictional storyline which includes some of their songs. V in these scene V is tired of the abuse from their alcoholic father V does the unthinkable. The BU is another rabbit hole to go down but it is a lot to digest, but it is wonderfully done. BTS music hits home with so many relatable topic and their music make sense. If you notice when they are alone they are very sad, but once they are together they become happy and strong together. the contrast between the scene with v and then the fireworks after represents the happiness they feel together.

@reneezemlock7880 5 ай бұрын

This MV is part of their fictional universe "The Bangtan Universe" or the "BU". Each character has an entire backstory, that you don't know yet (nor did we when it came out). The story develops over multiple music videos, notes from inside the physical albums, a mobile game... It's a lot to grasp and you don't NEED to understand the storyline to enjoy the songs, just know that a LOT things you may see in MVs that may seem out of place, are not; nothing is a coincident with BTS. Every time they are together, they are happy, it's when they are alone that you see their difficulties.

@daynajacob6312 5 ай бұрын

I think I just enjoy these reactions to see the confusion! lol. It had ARMY confused too, initially. One of the good things is that it has been figured out for you already, if you really want to check it out on your own. lol. Xceleste has a video explaining it all. It's too complicated to go in too deep. I think the simple story of the mv, is that together they are happy, apart they are miserable and going through their own struggles. Thanks for reacting.

@reneezemlock7880 5 ай бұрын

As long as the lyrics don't say "auto generated" when you hit CC and as long as your on one of their official channels (BangtanTV ; HYBE LABELS ; or 1theK) you can assume the lyrics are correct.

@ruthlessrays9761 Ай бұрын

BTS HYYH lore is my all time favorite. I’m saying this as an ARMY for 8 years. It remains superior

@filanthi3660 5 ай бұрын

there is something called the BU (BTS Universe), it's like an alternate universe where the boys are going through a lot of difficult situations, it's a whole storyline and it runs through the three HYYH (most beautiful moment in life) albums. The things happening to the boys in the MV are tied to this alternate universe storyline. It talks a lot about the difficult times youth can face while growing up. Anyway, this MV is full of references to that and symbols that you will see throughout a lot of the MVs. Overall, I think one main thing to take from the MV is that when the boys are together they are happy and support each other, but when they are alone there are all these negative things happening in their lives. So although the title is 'I need you girl' it's not really talking only about a boy/girl relationship, it's talking about the important people in your life. Also, BTS is Korean, not Japanese :-) And not bad on pronouncing Yoongi, except it's a hard 'g' like in the word good.

@heatherlaforest232 3 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed ur reaction & interpretation of this song. I love their songs & videos; they have such beautiful souls. My daughter actually got me in2 them & I've been listening 2 them ever since. They r truly like brothers with Jin being the oldest & Jungkook being the youngest, it's amazing 2 c how much they've grown. Every single 1 of them were (& quite possibly r still) battling their inner demons as well as some of the hate & ridicule they've endured. I guess u could say they saved each other & that's the most beautiful thing.

@A_Crazy_Potato 5 ай бұрын

12:27 no but seriously jimins acting kills me every time I’m this scene…

@sabameshkinian7730 Ай бұрын

but for me v’s acting kills me🔥🔥🔥his act it’s fire

@NanciBK 2 ай бұрын

The Bangtan Universe story is about 7 friends who are a chosen family, just like BTS. The guys' fictional characters in the BU have the same names as them. I won't give spoilers, in case you become interested in exploring the BU yourselves, but the storyline is a mystery that unfolds in clues over years of time and over many medias including: MVs, song lyrics, album notes, books, short films, webtoons, their mobile game BTS World, and more. You may recall you were confused by some of the visuals in the Fake Love MV, like the candy, rushing water and flames. These and more were all BU related visual clues. The story is still ongoing, and we have been told we are getting a new BU installment when they all return in 2025. There is even a KDrama based on the BU now, called Youth: Begins.

@leigh2604 5 ай бұрын

Welcome to Bangtan Universe!!!💜💜💜

@thisisrenren3657 5 ай бұрын

Can't wait for y'all to get to the wings films

@L546HK 5 ай бұрын

Jimin just came out with his second solo album! You should react to his song who. He has a music video and then also a performance on Jimmy fallon.

@caroxnl 5 ай бұрын

Dear guys, although BTS have some albums in Japanese specially for that market. And they speak some Japanese... They are KOREAN... (you know...Kpop) 😂

@ericaelizalde1544 5 ай бұрын

Gracias por tus reacciones 💜💜💜🇦🇷 ARGENTINA

@xiBlaaZeD 5 ай бұрын

No stress always a pleasure to see you guys reacting and hear you thoughts about our 7 precious kings ..can’t wait for the next .thank you 💜💜💜

@laurahilliker5336 5 ай бұрын

@Offset Era ( Official Band & Reaction Channel) hello and thank you for doing BTS on your channel again, BTS are seven members who are all born and raised in South Korea they do sing and rap in Japanese but their first language is Korean! You have been doing BTS maybe a dozen music videos both as a group and I think you’ve also done some solo members reactions on your channel I’m going to recommend this highly: please react to the informational guide” the Bangtan 7, A guide to BTS by Taylor Mari The May 2022 version she will be coming out hopefully for part two as a more up-to-date! It’s time to do it fellas I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s requested this but it’s long overdue and it’s time for you to get to know them not only as musical artist but as how they joined BTS!

@MissSmartypants555 5 ай бұрын

This!

@sumasinha8185 5 ай бұрын

Only for bts I'm here. And i can feel you, it's difficult to understand the context of the mv if you really don't know the story line.

@Kimchi7-oj4fk 5 ай бұрын

Please BTS are korean, not japanese. Thanks.

@ishtar990 2 ай бұрын

INFO: The lyrics were suppose to be "I need you brother" if i recall however it didnt work with the song itself. Also there is 2 versions of this one with more ADULT content in it and also fits in with the BT Universe storyline as well.

@VaderRising 5 ай бұрын

There is always a learning curve with BTS, and starting with music from the BU ( Bangtan Universe - an alternate reality storyline that spans several songs/albums/ MVs), can be super confusing. But nice reaction. This was their first big song, so it is really meaningful. I would recommend a b side track for some contrast.. try Dis-ease. It doesn’t have a MV just lyric video, but the song itself is a banger, with an insane bridge.

@kaleeidoscope7304 4 ай бұрын

💜💜💜Thank you for the react! More BTS please !💜💜💜

@aprilforgue 5 ай бұрын

Video has nothing to do with the song. The Video starts the fictional storyline that runs through many videos going forward.

@amimom2837 5 ай бұрын

The video can be both. When I first saw it and didn't know that it was the start of the BU I thought the video fit the song really well. To me the song is about needing your support system when dealing with tough times. And video fits that narrative. 💜

@matcha6581 3 ай бұрын

I think it would be cool if you could look into their solo songs. Wildflower by RM, Jungkook’s solos, V’s Singularity, Jimin’s Lie,…

@leticiam.cortes6103 5 ай бұрын

The song RUN is related to I NEED U.

@sandraheasman7908 5 ай бұрын

Just to let you know they have all made solo albums only one left is Jin just come back from the military will be making his very soon ! Please l8sten to one of each from there solos jimin just bought one out which is now no 1 on the billboard charts called WHO and jungkook got a great one called Standing next to you!

@haneulyoun9748 5 ай бұрын

Girl=Music

@n_n.evil1lyn 5 ай бұрын

Aaaaaaannd.... You are traped in the BU. You must go on to know what is going on with them.😂

@exlguns6417 5 ай бұрын

you will under stan after watching Bangtan Universe or Beign BTS

@CowsRdumb 5 ай бұрын

Oh are we doing the BU? I hope so. Ok so the BU goes deeper as the story go on. All the guys are going through some deep stuff in their personal lives. So they are not feeling this way because of a girl. The MVs have nothing to do with the songs. Also take into account that Korea has the highest suicide rate in the world I believe. So they're bringing awareness to that to. So don't relate the songs to the MVs when it comes to the BU. The BU is a very dark story. It's not happy at all I don't want to spoil it but just keep watching and you'll start picking up on things. There is also A BTS universe explanation video. That you can react to if you want. A kdrama has also came out about the BU that's how good it is.

@rebeccabuxton1324 2 ай бұрын

You said many things that were correct. Namjoon (RM) said in a live stream that the lyrics originally said I need you, friend, but it didn't fit the music well, so he changed it to I need you, girl. You were right though that it is about realisation that you need your friends. In the scenes where they are together, they are happier. In the scenes they are apart they are in very dark places. It is very confusing coming into this video with no context but that is precisel what BTS did. No context given, at the release of the MV fans had no idea what it was about. This was the first showing of the fictional storyline, the Bangtan Universe or BU. The story was revealed a little at a time from MVs, notebooks, short stories, a Webtoon called Save Me and a mobile game, and it is still not finished. It is FICTIONAL, sorry to say it bluntly but because the characters use the members real names some people forget or get confused. Taehyung (V) did not really kill his father! Jin is the pivotal character. I do recommend watching the BU videos on order even if you are not following the story otherwise they are even more confusing. The next 2 are On Stage Prologue and Run (not to be confused with the song Run BTS).

@CChanHI 5 ай бұрын

Now rewatch and read the lyrics under the context that the girl/U is the music industry and that’s who they are singing to 😊💜

@MissSmartypants555 5 ай бұрын

Hi dears. 69yo ARMY (BTS fan) here. Just to set your minds at ease a bit....no, it's not creepy at all when you guys make those weird noises....lol. But seriously, I'm really enjoying your BTS reactions. You"ll fit in just fine.💜

@sharonlahaye5803 4 ай бұрын

This isn’t your first BTS reaction. You don’t know they’re Korean? Not all Asians are Japanese, bro.

@Rodrigues-g4t 4 ай бұрын

Havd y'all checked dynamite, butter by bts they are full English songs.

@chaellienlove8444 5 ай бұрын

They are KOREANS!!!! not Japanese It's not about relationship, it's about struggles in life, depression etc. there's a lot about this music. please don't take it literally, a lot of meaning and symbolism in this. BTS does that to there music

@fuhua 22 күн бұрын

It's relationships too. Not necessarily "dating" but still... friendships, family. Thats also relationships.