Non K-POP Fan React to BTS HARDSHIPS 2013-2021 | Racism, mistreatment, accusations

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[@addison5938]

As a 66-year-old man and an ARMY I'm just going to say one thing In response to something you said. I know culturally it can be different but generally speaking being emotional as a man is not only okay and acceptable, it's preferred. Men showing emotion is not a bad thing. Men who hold emotion in, however, for whatever reason can be more unhealthy. Holding emotions back and bottling them up and not sharing them with people can really mess with your mental health. Humans are emotional beings without regard to gender. If something makes you emotional and you are able to express that you will find much appreciation and it allows others to empathize with you.

[@imajinallthepurple]

Very well said. Holding things in only leads to so much pain and/or explosive reactions. Expressing emotions as a man should be normalised. It would benefit everyone.

[@himaririku9254]

STRAY KIDS THE KING OF KPOP,,,

[@karenvo4655]

@@himaririku9254off topic don’t be that harsh they are both good in there own ways

[@addison5938]

​@@himaririku9254Michael Jackson remains the King of Pop. Also you're comment has nothing to do with the discussion taking place here.

[@jenniferquidachay3105]

I agree... it's ok to say I am not ok and to express it. If want a healthy and high EI, get therapy and express ur emotions. There are no right or wrong answers. You feel what you feel. There is nothing wrong with that. We're not robots. We're living emotional beings and we should be taught to express them in a healthy way.

[@BeautifulDreamerK]

That’s one of the best things about being ARMY - being openly emotional. As an Asian American, I’ve been taught to not openly cry or show emotion bc it means weakness but it’s refreshing to see Korean men share their emotions, like BTS. It’s genuine and freeing.

[@kuroro9949]

I used to cry a lot when I was little, so much that my family taunted me back then and even now. Growing up, I shut all of my emotions down and never let anyone see me cry anymore, no matter the circumstances. I think that's part of why I identify so much with Suga. He really helped me grow and learn how to manage my emotions. I haven't even known them for 6 months, but each member gave me comfort somehow. That's just crazy to me how fast people people grow attached to the guys. I really love Bangtan and Army so much 💜

[@jenniferesterdiazreinoso9957]

1:40

[@himaririku9254]

STRAY KIDS THE KING OF KPOP,,,

[@pjmbyul]

The fact that you were so quick to educate yourself and learn more about BTS, and that you come across as genuinely upset when you see the hate, just proves that you're a decent person. Even if you had preconceived notions of BTS in the past due to stereotypes around you, it didn't take much convincing for you to realize that was wrong. It's really nice to see. Don't beat yourself up too much, man, if we're raised in certain environments, we can't always help our perspectives until someone else comes along and shows us a new one.

[@someonestophimwiththatdamn6150]

exactly this!

[@MeL_LcoolJ]

Exactly. He may not be ARMY (yet) but he sought for more so he can understand. How cool can this world be if everyone has that capacity. And I mean in general, not just towards Bangtan.

[@Sues-ub4iv]

Proud of you for actually realising that you had been influenced and that we all need to find out truth for ourselves instead of blindly believing people who are promoting negative beliefs. We can all become better humans every day. Real men can and do cry and bottling things up in the name of manliness does more harm than good in this world. One of the best things I see is younger people becoming more aware of their emotions and learning life skills in how to manage them. They have my admiration.

[@ismotjahan6583]

Exactly. Thanks for putting in words what I wanted to say and it's very relatable.

[@lilyjoeliani6558]

I agree with this. For him to be so honest about his preconceptions etc is refreshing. I had them too before I becoming an ARMY, and boy was I so wrong about it! Now I'm a proud ARMY 55 yo Mom, and love bangtans dearly like my own offsprings. I wish more people are this openminded about bangtan.

[@silverlady2025]

Thank you for being honest about your own prejudice . I’m a 68 year old grandma I’ve been Army for 10 years and you can imagine how my peer group reacted to me. I don’t let friends or family keep me from loving these remarkable young men. RM says BTS and Army are strong and we are. I want to welcome you to our Rabbit Hole.💜

[@ismotjahan6583]

💜💜💜

[@djpaeg1]

Same here! I’m 54 and first saw BTS when Butter was released, and I had the same thought of the stereotypes at first. I was really into K dramas and BTS kept coming up on my KZbin dash. I was very hesitant to listen to them because I didn’t want to give my time and energy to a boyband. I finally watched some of their videos around March 2022 and I couldn’t help but see they are pure talent. Now I am fully addicted to their music and dance performances. 💜Borahae 💜

[@darleneseng2044]

THANK YOU SILVER LADY FOR SAYING WHAT I WANTED TOO❣️ YOU DID IT WITHOUT PREJUDICE AND PRIDE❣️ YOU ARE DEFINITELY AN OT7 ARMY💜 💜WE LOVE OUR BANGTAN BOYS💜 I AM 63 years old ant BTS LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE❣️❣️❣️ I WILL DEFEND THEM TO THE GROUND FROM THE HATERS WHO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THEM❣️ 💜💜I AM A PROUD OT7 ARMY💜💜

[@7toheavan4ever54]

All my love and respect to you veteran Army 🙏💜 thank you so much for supporting and loving Bangtan from the very beginning and never leaving their side in all those turbulent years 💜 you are a strong purple soldier 💜 APOBANGPO borahae

[@Yoongis_meow]

We love our Silver Army 💜💜 i wish my grandparents were Army or more open to the idea of them. We are all forever young and loved in the Magic Shop.

[@lillianareyes6895]

The more you learn about these 7 beautiful humans, the more you will love them. BTS will heal you little by little. They helped me overcome my depression due to my son's death. I hope they help you heal as well. Borahae.

[@KristinaMoonchild7]

Sorry for your loss. I am glad our boys have helped you in your healing process 💜

[@fllwyrblssw9289]

💜&🫂

[@sc33h3o3]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@OT7FOREVER0]

May god give you strength 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@lauraastolfi5944]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@lindajohnson325]

At that time v was getting a lot of comment that he was miserable so he opened up to explain why by sharing his heart about his Grandma’s passing. His grandma brought him up as his parents had to work.

[@dulceandrade9469]

Your journey with BTS is beautiful to witness. Just be emotional. Do not hide your heart. Borahae 💜

[@suzy7645]

“Recording an album in a garage”- this was July 2014 when they were in LA for the Korean reality show American Hustle Life and at the same time they were recording their 4th album Dark & Wild. Since they were away from their BigHit studio, the producers bought all new sound equipment in LA, (for a lot cheaper than they could buy in Korea) and used one of their friend’s garage. They recorded their singing at a nearby studio. So it is not like they started off in some random garage, this is how they recorded and produced in-between filming the show. They had a proper studio and company building in Seoul.

[@suzy7645]

Some of this nonsense persists today. Recently both V and Jimin got death threats online, and some women followed V into the elevator at the parking garage of his apt building and got arrested for stalking. BigHit’s legal dept. goes after any threats, slander, etc to the extent of the law and does not settle out of court. They report their legal actions on Weverse every quarter.

[@DA-sf3vs]

The best revenge is their success. Far more than all those fandoms’ faves

[@debhouckscraftycottage]

I'm an older American woman who found BTS in early 2021. I've watched all these videos and also got angry. I also got angry thinking I came out of these lines of heritage with such stupidity and ignorance. I think if people have never traveled outside their home country, they are more likely to be this way, but that's no excuse. These are supposedly educated people making these comments. I have no respect for Any of them! Also, I don't know all the idol groups that were so mean to BTS and, as a result, I really don't listen to or watch idol groups other than BTS. BTS has forgiven many of them, but I'm not as strong as they are in that regard. Another thing you need to watch is behind the scenes at some of BTS' concerts - different kind of hardships shown there. These guys give their 100%+ to put on a good concert or show for their fans. I've NEVER seen artists so hard working and so caring about their fans. ANYWAY, thank you for having an open heart and mind and going down the BTS journey! It is well worth it, in my opinion. You are welcome with open arms.

[@tatichan153]

Unfortunately, the difficulties have never ended, nor have they diminished. Even the threats to their lives continue to this day, the latest received just a few days ago against Taehyung, and shortly before that against Jimim.

[@mahai.a6384]

17:17 To answer you; Now those haters and new haters are hating even more, because that’s all they can do. BTS has reached to a height that they are way out of their league, way too successful. These hate comments on twitter won’t do anything when in the real life BTS can sell out stadiums anywhere anytime in just a couple minutes.

[@clairejin1704]

Yeah, it's sad but true, the more famous you are the more haters you have

[@niki.w5757]

I like you because you're not afraid to educate yourself and admit that you're wrong. Love your reactions, super excited to see more of your bts journey 💜

[@pmlcg1285]

you're spoiling us too much but im definitely not complaining 😂💜

[@ismotjahan6583]

Haha same...him dropping BTS reaction one after another reminds me of my new ARMY days when I was very depressed and somehow got hooked with BTS contents 24/7 and they never failed to make my day happy and better. I'm happy that I made through those times with the accompany of BTS and the fandom and now I'm more stable.

[@meliageo_]

Hi army🥹💜 “BANGTAN is the reason that made me strong when my parents died”, thank you for the video, it was very emotional and I almost cried again. Borahae😊☺️

[@fllwyrblssw9289]

💜&🫂

[@JK_Candy_Star]

BTS won a Daesang award (grand prize) at MAMA Awards today. Even during hiatus they are winning daesangs that every kpop artists can only dream to win. The power of BTS and ARMY is insane.

[@kukkumusiclover5830]

I'm so proud and happy that I was with them since 2017, they are with me since then💜, they helped me emotionally and I never felt lonely, their music and words gave me the strength to fight against my struggles. Being an ARMY was not easy cause there are many people around me still in the blind spot and looking down on BTS. At first i fought with them, then I was like I'm not going to waste my precious time on people who are not even trying to understand them before they hate. It's okay cause I have ARMYs, love u, keep going, fighting 💪💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@mimi_drama_time]

That's the point. We just need to love those people who love us. no need to waste our time on haters. We love our idols and our idols love us more. Thats it. 💜

[@blueberrycream2471]

Another good videos to react is videos of "boracity magazine". She makes some amazing videos explaining how BTS are treated in American music industry. How radio, billboard charts and all this stuff sabotages BTS every time.

[@yammylattan2821]

Yess one is the best boracity

[@LimolKostew]

I think “bts paved the way” is a good start

[@ashleyjones4157]

RM is amazing a clapping back at haters in the media in the most direct yet respectful way.

[@leasaina2838]

I love how the Army community is welcoming you, and how they are comforting you during your journey and possibly filling a void since your away from your family. This is EXACTLY the message and persona of love that BTS try to spread. ❤

[@sc33h3o3]

26:09 yes, that's why when RM"s Indigo album came out, he insisted the person who interview him be Zach Sang, he remembered how Zach stuck up for BTS early on

[@stephaniestricklin2138]

No matter how many times I've seen this, it still hurts and angers me! They have the purest hearts❤

[@bhavna7707]

Okay so V wasn't particularly from the poorest bg its just tht his granparents were farmers nd his parents use to do business. He was sent to his grandparents when he was very young nd if i remember right he spent his childhood until the time he got into bts was wd his granparents so he was basically much more attached to them bcz they were more like his parents. He recently gave an interview on you quiz on the block nd talked bout how he used to sleep wd his granmom nd u can feel how much he was close to her. When we say wV is very humble it means he is to the lvl noone can understand. And she passed when he was in indonesia ig for a show wd his grp so he could't be there when his grandmom left. After few days bts won an award nd that was not even a month later her passing nd tht show gets broadcasted on tv so he thanked his parents nd his grandmom in the winning speech nd later when this concert happened tht u saw he was crying he revealed tht a lot of u were concerned bout me tht t happened to V why is he so silent nd sad so bcz fans were concerned bout his well beig he revealed tht his grandmom passed nd tht award he gave ashout out to his grandmom since she always wanted to see him on tv but it was a little late nd he burst out bcz ARMY is like a family to BTS but who knows he will get dragged for something so vulnerable.

[@mimi_drama_time]

There are so many things to learn about bts I just love how you are learning about them step by step. I remember my emotions were same when I start exploring bts journey. 💜 It's really amazing watching you and understanding that why we are so protective for bts and why we love them so much. 💜💜 Borahae Edit : and need to remember they were only in their teens when they were under death theats.

[@geekyreader34]

Suga has talked about his depression, social anxiety, ocd and I think I heard him say once he has adhd but not completely sure if he was just joking. But he still worked his ass off and still has that work ethic. He’s a good person and loves his band mates and says they are his family.

[@sometimessiri.8559]

If someone had told me during the summer of 2018 I would fall head over heels in love with a Korean idol group I would have thought that they were insane. I'm embarassed and disgusted with myself that I held a lot of those same preconcieved ideas about k-pop boybands. I used to think I was open minded but the boys have shown in me in the best way possible to see the beauty that is found all over the world and not my little corner of it.

[@eileencritchley4630]

Nothing wrong with guys showing their emotions continually hiding them and denying them is what cause's mental health issue's for many men and they also are told to 'suck it up and get on with it' rather than seeking mental health help and are afraid to talk about mental health.

[@samararosa9871]

i am going to begin liking bts because of you lol

[@Helena535]

Baby army in the making!! Let's goooo 😂💜 btw baby army is just what we call a new bts fan..

[@maryamamaxamed1424]

Just curious 😮why don't you before 😂😂just kidding 😅

[@Jasmine-860]

i honestly never considered listening to “kpop”, but bts is very different from it. becoming a fan is probably one of the best decisions i’ve made in a long time😭

[@joyfultillman7194]

Join us 😁

[@ashleyjones4157]

Come join us!

[@d.h.cooper181]

I love taking this journey with you because I’ve also been trying to figure out how to truly appreciate BTS as the artist and cultural icons they have deservedly become!!!

[@bhavna7707]

rex u know right ur making my day wd ur reactions to bts . After such a long time i saw one reactor whom i really enjoy

[@MrKaibaoh]

The whole situation with Tae’s grandmother made me lose faith in humanity cause it is still used till now in twt, people are just horrible

[@rgober60]

I'll never forget when my daughter came to me crying about the hate that was put out to Jhope.....that was when i started paying attention and got angry myself....then when ivsaw what a sweetheart he was and the other boys at thst time,2015, thats when i started following them. I had to close my Twitter and other social media accounts cause as a Deep Southern born women, we don't let such crap slide!!! I wanted to go to South Korea and beat up each of the scum that posted such hate!!!😢 If you watch these young men, Suga was more vocal and smiling at first.....then after so many hardships and his accident and hurting his shoulder he got really quiet and not as smiling. Also if not for those blessed Army that filmed and posted so many things, i don't think the guys would of been so loved here in America or other countries...Thank you ARMY'S 🫰💜 i have watched and learned to love these special young men since back in 2015 and have cried many tears along with them. Your journey is so special to see, you are a truly kind person and your heart is open for all to see. Thank you and I'm praying for you young man. Blessings 🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊💜💜💜

[@Minkookies95]

Yes from what I gather Korean didnt want BTS to enlist but BTS themselves didnt want special treatment, they wanted to serve their country like everyone else. They also would of been looked down upon by Korean citizens if they took the easy way out.

[@7Flowers1Dream]

It was a no-win situation for them from the start. They weren’t even the ones to seek exemption nor was it their fault they were the only ones qualifying for deferment,but they were still dragged for it. I like that they took the situation into their own hands and made the entire “controversy” moot.

[@poofybushway4229]

This video still makes me cry

[@NamGiJinS]

I loved when you accepted you were wrong in the past and fixed it, you’re not alone, I also had bad views on bts/kpop before getting into this whole thing but we learned and fixed it and that’s what really matters. It was so EXTREMELY real when you had enough and just started going ARMY FBI mode bcs your purple blood couldn’t handle the disrespect anymore like a true shooter army 😭💜

[@handitabunga]

Oh Rex, we love you cause you love them beautifully!! 💜Borahae 🫰Thank you

[@cherryvalens2964]

This was one of the most genuine reactions to this video I think I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen many! Thank you for being open and honest and it’s okay to cry! We normally cry when someone is trying to hurt BTS and then get angry. I have to skip the part when JK takes the hamburgers and they’re so rude to him because that segment literally breaks my heart, I cannot watch it! 😢 It’s been really fun watching you do the reactions to BTS and I hope you continue! 💜💜💜

[@grbapostol]

It was great to watch you see what BTS was and is still going through. Especially your admittance of what you knew prior to learning about BTS. Cheers to you for learning!!

[@Lina-fi7bd]

Dude i love ur reactions and how u quickly went deep into bts’s journey please continue reacting to them 💜

[@lacrima24]

Dude, I started watching your videos as soon as you posted Reaction Videos about "Mouse" which is one of my two all time favorite Kdramas. So it was a pleasant surprise to see you starting reacting to BTS, which I've been a huge fan of since 2017. :,) I must say that I had some kind of prejudice towards you when I clicked the first video (just like you yourself had before knowing anything about BTS) because A LOT of people do react to BTS on KZbin when they realise they get a lot of views and maybe money from it, and it's obviously fine if it starts that way and you then realise "Oh, I actually like them!😁✌️" , and I must say that you quickly became one of my favorite reactors of BTS Content. :,) your videos reacting to them just seem so genuine and I adore that you always stop the video if it's something you wanna talk about and then rewind to the point of the video you might have missed. You generally seem interested and invested and it's such a joy to watch. Keep going, you seem like an incredible emotionally intelligent person and I cant wait to see more upcoming content from you. 💜🙏

[@armychincha1056]

Hi there, I'm so happy you have been reacting to BTS. I first watched your channel when you were reacting to K-dramas, such as Itaewon Class. I really value your honesty, not only in comments but also in emotions. As you get to know BTS, I highly encourage you to watch Boracity Magazine. Her channel is an ARMY channel, and she does have a point of view on things, and her videos are so well thought out and well-researched. You also need to check out an ARMY-made docu-series of BTS called the Rise of Bangtan - again super well-edited, well -researched and professional videos. Rise of Bangtan not only details BTS's history through the words of the BTS members, but also includes interviews and points of view on K-pop as an industry, and also perceptions of other K-pop idols. So looking forward to more of your content!

[@jordyn29]

It makes me so upset to see the kindest people get the most extreme hate. Even today, they're constantly belittled, bullied, and lied upon online. I wish that we could take the anonymity away from social media because, like you said, people would not dare to say these types of things in person. Even now you can go online a see them being called all types of names and being accused of the terrible things. All towards people that do nothing but put out good energy into the world.

[@dariajaruszkiewicz4126]

Sweetheart, I'm 39yo Polish girl 😊 Believe me, none of BTS's songs sound misogynistic... RM apologized... even though he didn't do or write anything wrong... It's the haters who found something to bash on I'm Polish... Polish tv station called ,,Dzień dobry TVN " called Jimin small,Chinese boy. I wasn't BTS fan at that time but still... I was embarrassed... How arrogant person has to be to make such a comment 🤔

[@ismotjahan6583]

It's okay we learn about life everyday. Being a BTS fan I learned to become more open minded and many good things as years passed by. Now I when I see people with the same mindset as the past me I feel grateful that I'm not one of them. Thanks for reacting to BTS and for being genuine.

[@May_11blueside]

7:00 Watching this, it seemed to me that because of Suga’s personality, you could think of him as the most vulnerable person. However, of all the members, I think it would be more difficult to hurt him, since he was able to cope even with the fact that his close people, his family were against his music career , but despite this he continued to do it because he loves it. I also want to note that he responded to these rappers on the haight in his side in the song Agust D - Agust D, which I highly recommend listening to

[@mimikim4258]

Suga (Yoongi) is in a better state of mind now, his depression was more from his early days. Also, if there's anyone who doesn't care about negative comments in BTS, it's definitely him.

[@Yoonjia__]

You truly have strong empathy, I can see myself in you when I started liking BTS 3 months ago. KAEPJJANG!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@leahwarburton]

I just want to clear something up. The so-called misogynistic lyrics refer to War Of Hormone - which is an honest, and humorous look at teens and young men dealing with the hormonal changes, and all that goes with it. And comes, from what I could see, from taking a single line from the song, and not taking notice of the lines around it. 💜 I am a female in my mid 50s, and I LOVE War Of Hormone. And I do not find it offensive at all. In fact, the only way you could be offended by it, is if you were TRYING to be offended.💜

[@fllwyrblssw9289]

As a 76 year old feminist, I agree that "War of Hormone" isn't misogynistic. It is boys sharing their hormone infused experience. 💜

[@RefenijRefenij]

Thank you for being honest reaction. Jealousy is dangerous thing. BTS doesn’t do anything to them,they just want to make people happy and show their talent that they hve been working hard for a long time. I think they wre only ones who were seen as verry humble.

[@FatimaAlves-go8ed]

I love BTS!!..And I think I’m falling in love with this guy too ❤

[@sunflw9373]

I'm a 48 year old ARMY since 2016 because these seven boys pulled me out of depression and gave me strength to carry on

[@ismotjahan6583]

BTS kept running and running no matter whatever happened. It is very shocking to me that how much hard work they put in all these years to come to this point. Their journey is one of the most inspiring and motivating thing I have ever known in my life.

[@lindajohnson325]

Suga often says he needs J Hope otherwise he feels worn out. J Hope is his pick me up.

[@mandymolala]

Rex I respect that you admitted your previous beliefs of those stereotypes. I was like that, too. And now I love them like they're my own babies. Loving the learning curve 😊💜

[@pchs144]

This is a great video but I need you to know that this just barely scratches the surface. I have been an ARMY since 2014 and you wouldn't believe some of the things that BTS and ARMY have been through.

[@akanshasingh5349]

When you will know more about Yoongi you will find that he is a member with strongest mentality, and he is our Savage Suga... He knows very well that how to deal with antis

[@tracie875]

a man who can admit their fault and change from it is amazing... good job rex! 💜

[@babysnuggslm]

First, I am loving your channel and think your take is endearing and full of humility. Subscribed. Second, it seems you love to do deep dives and want to react to them in parallel with your music reactions. May I recommend Boracity’s channel, where she argues on behalf of BTS and disputes rumors and naysayers? Also, “Rise To Bangtan” is a FANMADE documentary series, and it is by far one of the BEST origin stories/documentaries that are NOT made by Big Hit themselves. It ends before the Pandemic, but it’s SOO addicting. You can find it here on YT. Run BTS only gets better. Their music is MUCH MORE INTERESTING because they are interesting and sincere human beings behind the scenes. 💜

[@geekyreader34]

Both Suga and RM were influenced by American hip hop and j hope too . Then they started introducing the music to their band mates . Their musical tastes are so diverse

[@marinal.]

Hi, i am back. Good reaction, ty. Rosan(xCeleste) does a good job with this summary. She is a 2014 army. I hope she updates this video or does a part 2. Not pleasant info to hear but I don't want to run away from things that make BTS who they are today. I was really taken aback by 1st listen/watch as baby army. And u know the USA media do the same thing. They barely talk about BTS. They make u think oh this music is for young girls. This will not be my thing. But that is so wrong. I ignored BTS for years. It makes no sense. I love anime and am a big otaku. I like Asian fashion and food. Why would i ignore BTS? I am still mystified years later. Appreciate your honesty. Love hearing ur thoughts. A few months ago i watched the full video of that doc explaining BTS and the white paper project. Army is truly amazing. Hugs. -NY USA 2019 Army💟

[@amaniogle1544]

Your journey is cool ... authentic and fun to observe. Show your emotions ... Bangtan is very open with their emotions .. be true with yours... 1 thing As you continue you'll learn that Suga tho introverted and internal is the badass of the team. He is protective of the others and he and jin are the two most mentally strong of the 7. Each has their realness. Their vulnerabilities. Suga of late is showing more and more of his soft side. I admire him so much. Thank you for a great reaction. Your loyalty and love for Bangtan is growing. 💜💜🌸 BORAHAE

[@niam.3053]

I have to give props to you for being informed about Japan's colonial history. One thing I dislike about xCeleste's video is that it doesn't give proper context, for example the fact that multiple Korean celebrities have worn the same T-shirt even on TV but it "suddenly" became an issue for BTS - and mind you, most international K-pop fans sided with the Japanese nationalists which is what made a localized fake outrage into international gossip. Same happened with the supposed "misogyny" which was orchastrated by a "feminist" publication in Korea who basically target men for notoriety - hence the air quotes, they aren't really feminists. They even picked apart the line "break the ceiling that cages you" from Not Today as being "misogynistic" because...reasons. I'm a feminist and not even a mild one, pretty radical, so if BTS had ever been misogynistic, I would have noticed. There's a world of a difference between writing about how you viewed the world as a teenboy and actually perpetuating hate and BTS have said multiple times that several of their early songs were words for their younger selves or words they wanted to express as kids but lacked the maturity to do so.

[@sarahndipity_7]

05:29 i11evn was one of the trainees at big hit. He was the rapper that got first place at sugas audition

[@lish343]

Suga had an accident due to which shoulder injury for almost 10 yrs and then finally its surgery , appendix , his mom had heart surgery his dad had liver cancer and he was also from a poor family due to which his parents disapproved his music work and wanted him to do some govt job .. He even on time told he had to choose between taking busses or eat food due to no money during his training days so he also worked as delivery driver ... He experienced depression , ocd , social anxiety and stuff due to these reasons and also due to hard time on bts .. But all these made him the strongest person ever .. We armies are so proud of him to fight all this and come so far.. He seem mostly quiet but he is also fun cool and sweetest comfort person ever. He told about these hardships in his song amygdala .. You can check it out.

[@Kunoichi4ever4]

The V incident hits me always the hardest, coz he was so close with his grandma, and around that time my grandmom who I adored also died. To imagine that during sucha a difficutlt ime to be attached by hundreds of people in sucha digusting manner....But Tae pulled through, and what is even more admirable he kept his honest and loving soul even after this horrible incident, that in many of us would kill any love towards humanity. AS for your part, dont worry, we all hare on a journey to grow and learn, I think all of us have a topic where we can be ignorant. What is important is to learn from our mistakes and keep being open-minded.

[@naeemaanthony2799]

Hi , I'm really glad that you reacted to this video . As you now know , BTS has gone through hell and still managed to come out on top (our inspiration).Armys are so proud and grateful that they persevered . Loved this reaction, Borahae 💜

[@maryroseuy1549]

Thank you for your reaction Rex. More power! 💜BTS💜ARMY

[@zeyv4551]

V's grandmother practically raised him. She was like a mother to him and was so supportive of him, so when she passed, it hit him really hard.

[@ismokebeat8803]

It's been a while since I've seen this one and it hurts like the first time, can't believe I'm crying again when I've seen this video so many times.

[@Lorelei0807]

Welcome to the Army! You already feel the need to protect them 🥹, they are so nice people and doesn’t deserve all the hate they receive. But we are here to protect them always

[@bangtanfriends4977]

Hey I love your reaction videos. I have been watching your kdrama reactions and now your reaction to bts who is my favorite. Thankyou for your reaction it's so genuine.

[@mae__]

22:39 yes especially because V was raised mostly by his grandma since his parents were too poor so she was like a parent to him

[@nervana-193]

His parents not poor...his father had an fashion business in daegu and so his mom was working in bank, they just sent him to his grandparents because they're so busy working and raised his siblings

[@heloisacoimbradesouza3301]

Now you can better understand why BTS loves their ARMY so much. Borahae 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@pennyyoung3997]

You already have a picture of BTS on the wall. This old ARMY is very proud of you. Keep it up.

[@pascaleaubin-rheaume7719]

I love the fact that you are growing and opening yourself to new possibilities. I really love your reactions.

[@rauhinawinitana540]

BTS want ARMY to overcome the hate, as they have. Don't respond to hate with hate, respond to hate with support, love, and success for each other. Hence the strength of ARMY

[@user-cf8jo7rw5k]

15:20 thank you for saying this. He was a kid back then, learned what he saw or heard, tried to follow the trend but he didn't stick to his mistakes. He improvised for good, which most of the artist wouldn't do to save their ego!

[@Bangtanarmy477]

Your my favorite reactor now man ... I will support you continuously from now on 💜💜💜

[@emaanzahid481]

Whenever I see the video of BTS hardships, it makes me realize that since day one, it has always been BTS and Army against the world 😢😢💜💜💜

[@Shelbie.91]

Thankyou for your reaction on this video. I appreciate you taking the time to actually get to know them. They're definitely worth the effort. And thankyou for being vulnerable and open about our Tannies and about yourself during your video...we really do love that!! A few of the many reasons we love them is because they are open, vulnerable and emotionally intelligent men. They're incredibly wise and they're true to themselves no matter what. Also they've always treated everyone with respect and kindness...despite how they've been treated.

[@go-gigi-go]

Be proud to be tenderhearted! Most ARMYs are! 💜 Gigi

[@AliceSiuASK]

Thank you for looping me back in during this lonely enlistment period🙏🏻💜

[@lifesbestswithjernie]

Me too, I have heard a lot about BTS K-Pop band before but I didn't really took the time to listen to their music and watch their videos. Up until I stumbled Jung Kook's awesome mini-concert video live in Times Square that I was enormously curious about him and BTS. From then on, I couldn't stop watching their videos! 😉 Watching this reaction video has given me a lot of thoughts, learnings ( the struggles and pain) leading to and behind SUCCESS, and most of all, huge respect for BTS. I truly appreciate your very sincere reaction to this amazing story. Being a Filipino living in Europe, I could feel and relate much to this story. Thank you so much and will watch many more of your reaction videos. ❤

[@berrinyurdakul2040]

I appreciate your honesty, genuine emotions. Thanks for respecting these great artists. I am a proud Army - 60 years old - love BTS forever... I am looking forward to more BTS reactions..I purple you... Borahae 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@BrilliantHuman]

15:45 I'm a '23 Army, so still learning myself, but from what I understand the accusations mostly come from RM's track 'Joke' which just use typical insults towards men (but are actually insulting to women instead, like calling a man a pussy - which implies that being a woman is less than - but are also really common, and these sorts of typical things can be used by women too), it was also a time in SK when there was a huge uproar related to violence against women so it was perfect timing...from what I understand the track that BH/BTS apologized for was War of Hormones, but I think BTS was thrown under the bus for this one. The lyrics are actually really poorly translated and imply things that can mean on thing in English but not have the same connotation in Korean....so, while yes, it was great for them as men to have a better understand of how patriarchy effects language and insults - BTS themselves really weren't being what they were accused of, or at least they weren't doing anything that wasn't a cultural norm at the time (like Jin being a bit rough with a woman in the Boy in Luv MV, but was based on scenes from popular dramas at the time - which he himself felt really bad about and kept apologizing for in the behind the scenes).

[@sugasmeow]

Just realize that the hate continues even now. It’s endless. As an army, we have to deal with the hate daily.

[@kay_1230]

Suga, The Agust D, is waaay stronger than you think he is. He is one of the bravest. I am excited for you to witness the journey of our lotus flower, Min Yoongi.

[@SA01095]

The crazy thing is they are still dealing all of this till this day. Especially this year!

[@madmaddox1139]

There were many media personality, network and shows that were looking down on them when they were starting. Coz these media was used to the big 3 companies kowtowing and were in business relationship with them in favor of the idols of these companies. But Bighit didn't have such resources to be "friendly" with them so the boys suffered in being ignored or being sidelined. BUT once BTS got big, and these media and networks noticed that, they tried to be friendly with BTS. And the boys esp Jin, the oldest hyung, gave it to them in an interview before he enlisted in the military. Told the hosts off and matter of factly, reminded them that "yes, you treated us badly." And it was on cam, the hosts sputtered because it was recorded and the whole world were able to know how they treated BTS and how they're sucking up to them now. But it was real classy how, after that, Jin went on with the interview as usual, like he didn't drop a bomb. There's that graciousness that told in not so many ways "yes, you need us more than we ever needed you" but never arrogance. There's also a bit of pettiness in the boys (which is natural coz they're just humans and those people deserve that!) in that as far as I know, they never attended Gaon awards ever after, and some other shows as well. But in all, a super class act. My hats off to them.

[@karentaylor643]

The petty side of me wishes they would have never been nice to the guy that refused the hamburgers from JK.

[@madmaddox1139]

@karentaylor643 same! But I guess, the tannies are our better half coz they could do that if they choose to. But they have big hearts and I love them for it

[@Exentaser]

I'm on 10:21 in this reaction, and I really wanted to comment on that topic. The K-pop community does NOT actually understand the concept of "plagiarism," and they use that word in everything. K-pop fans (most) don't want anything meaningful in content; they want - visuals and photocards... I remember that in January of 2020, the first BTS conference that was held in London, Kingston University, there was a scientific report on that topic, and I completely agree with that - they were accused of something that's not plagiarism, like "hair colours" - come on! The whole narrative is just disgusting! Considering they're actually one of the few artists that are considered "kpop" (I disagree with that) that are actually free to create their own content from 1 to 100. K-pop is literally stealing recycled beats from America from the beginning and using black culture as aesthetics. BTS never used anything without proper mention, and all these examples at the beginning of this video show that groups from the BIG 3 companies and their pathetic fans were trying to create a narrative that's just FALSE. And after Big Hit Ent. started to sue these ppl u can see examples of crying antis everywhere. BTS is the only group sabotaged throughout their career by Korean companies, the media, and international ones as well, but we are used to it - in a corrupted system it's normal to be the odd one when fighting against power for fairness. 13:07 - And you are right! There's nothing to apologize for, but the pressure that was upon them at that time was great. 14:25 - I'm glad u mentioned that all of this doesn't make sense to u! Well, it wasn't making sense to ARMY as well, and all these accusations are just senseless and absurd, born out of pure hatred. 25:18 - Imagine being accused of "plagiarism" because of stage aesthetics on the first three seconds of a screen! That's absurd, and not only that the creative director and I should say "creative" because he's part the staff at YG ent. company, who should consider that their own "creative" decision was actually a replica of Seo Taiji graphic... ST and not the "& the boys" decision. 30:07 - "Inhumane" is the right term to describe the problem with "comfort women" and it's really heavy topic. Nevertheless, BTS were included in the conversation, and the thing is that a lot of K-pop groups stans actually sided with right-wing Japanese accusations. This period was one of the heaviest and most hard times to be an ARMY because of the hypocrisy from all sides... I know some of the ppl who participated in writing the White Paper Project and cheers to them for being objective and strong enough to actually highlight hard topics amidst an irrational backlash. 31:34 - Just now the irony in this... As an academic myself, hearing "photographer" and then the spin on the narrative was awful. The whole issue was resolved (in BTS favor), but consider the plagiarism accusations were NEVER about music and always about visual images, which is... unserious in my opinion. Compare this with the countless of time K-pop groups actually plagiarized music and none of it came into light... 36:50 - Spot on! Naver = Google in SK. Downplaying achievements... 38:08 - I don't want to comment on that one because it's a vulnerable topic. But let's face it - politicians' children are exempted without reason, insignificant sports figures are exempted, and BTS are not? Irrational, the SK government used them for a purpose, and that's another topic of discussion. 41:48 - the hypocrisy of the line is that representatives of classical music are exempted by law, and BTS are not. The ONLY reason Korea made BTS serve was to promote the Korean military, although the group itself brings 3% of the national GDP. In my country, they will be awarded medals, and there will probably be statues for that kind of money brought to the country. The hypocrisy of South Korea is that they exempt sons of politicians and other businessmen... The critique and accusations from K-pop stans come ONLY from jealousy and nothing more both from agencies, groups, and fans of these groups. I'm petty (pettiness level 50: cent) - I would diss every artist, agency, groups and not let them breathe... but BTS are just good ppl. And one more addition to the topic - PLEASE, understand that kpop is not BTS, and kpop actually the creator of that evaluates BTS as artists. Seo Taiji is the so-called "Father of K-pop" in '92, but he only recognized BTS as his successor, because of their message and lyrics. trust me as a fan of ST first, and then I discovered BTS when they debuted and became a fan after N.O. in 2014, ST doesn't give credit to anyone. YG was a backup dancer only to ST&Boys and did not contribute to their music at all. BTS are an example of an anomaly in K-pop, and they are a group of artists that will remain in music history books, unlike others. *U came in an era where unfortunate BTS are enlisting and a lot of bad apples that are more loud... But trust me - solo stans and multi-stans that discredit BTS overall artistry will be demolished soon. 2015 we ill come back in full power and all the negative voices will be silenced. 46:43 - people grow up, they are meant to educate themselves through the knowledge they receive in the years they live. It's normal for a person to have prejudices, but the most important part is that u overcame them! Sincerely, thank u!

[@boraaaaaa13]

a lot of the hates at that time were coming from exols, cs they see bts as a threat to their idols who were active at the same time they still hating now but not as much .. nowdays its blonks mostly trolls

[@purplewish154]

I respect you and i am thankfull to you also for opening your heart ~a fellow army, love you 🫂💜

[@MsNomzie]

It's truly heartbreaking. Ive always been active for BTS, in voting for awards, sharing achievements, so as a fan since 2015 in the social media space actively I dont think I have ever gone a week without seeing some sort of hate against BTS even to this day. The Star magazine lady was fired for her comments about Jimin. The radio host was suspended for awhile until it "died down" enough and then brought back. As for MBC denying Big Hit artists, after 4 years they have apologized for there actions against Big Hit artists. Honestly because Bit Hit refused to allow the artists to interact with MBC and since a ton of Hybe artists are huge right now it was seriously hurting MBC. As for Korean media downplaying BTS's global achievements, that is extremely true. Most Koreans who are not in the Idol music world have no idea how many ground breaking achievements and recognition BTS has brought to there country. When they partnered with Hyundai (a korean company) the car that they showcased caused a 10month backlog because it was in such high demand. Products the boys use, food they eat, goes viral and sells out. Even solo the members are in huge demand from brands, and each member is supporting a brand solo and has brought huge sales to brands.

[@sarahndipity_7]

43:03 I will never understand how no one in that room pushed back on the idea that the top boyband must be European or American. That is such a stupid statement

[@ericapineda280]

Thank u so much u were for ur reactions to ALL BTS MEMBERS I luv them they helped me so much during a bad time in my life. When I here a new voice in music that I like I investigate them then fall in luv with them cuz of thier story that's how I raised my kids never judge or look down on anyone cuz u don't know there story. We all have one that's different but just as important as the next person. Thanx for doing as I do and falling for BTS they are amazing loving humble so talented OMGOODNESS I could go on and on sorry. I can see u luv them too now thanx.

[@elmagabriel7074]

I never knew about these stories, and i felt like crying for them, am 67 yrs old army since 2020 only.

[@thegeekoutgirl]

43:35 I always have to add that this image came out during the time when there was a lot of anti-asian hate crimes on the news due to covid related prejudices.

[@chihuang422]

You are being a man by owning up your own misconceptions, prejudice, and mistakes. I love it that you got angry and then admit that you were just like them. Thank you for being frank and owning and apologize for your past preconceptions.

[@kaliska.]

You're really underestimating Suga but it's okay, you'll figure him out. He might just be the most mentally resilient person amongst them. The Last and Amygdala songs can give you a good idea of just how strong of a person he is. But keep in mind that Amygdala is part of Daechwita/Haegeum/Amygdala trilogy.