Rap Monster '농담' MV *REACTION*

[@kairoo8912]

Your enthusiasm for music and asking other fans to listen without bias is exactly what BTS have been striving for for years, I'm so happy that you can enjoy their message alongside us!! Keep enjoying them, it means a lot

[@naylqistafhqstina4527]

yess i got emotional watching his reaction .. bcs .. im reminded to how disregarded he was as an artist in the beginning ..

[@Jhull1920]

THANK YOU for supporting our guys! They truly are so talented…. And your just scratching the surface. The talent is unmatched.

[@nunu1869]

Yes! This!!!

[@tiannalawrence1985]

Welcome to the rabbit hole! As an older Sista we discovered them Nov of 2013! Hiphopphile is the song! They came to LA met with WarrenG and Coolio! They studied even the vocal line loves raps! Looking forward to more reactions

[@Bludreamgirl]

@@Jhull1920 REALLY?!?! That just makes no sense to me..... 🤯

[@pinkcloud8182]

Joke was joon's way of showing off his wordplay, versatility, talent, and overall "monsterness" during a time when even his good friends were turning their backs on him for "selling out." and boy did he show out lmaooo 😭

[@ninloveslife9221]

This right here. These earlier songs are always a reminder of the struggles they went through because the lyrics are so raw and honest.

[@bluulotus7]

This part!!

[@G.Rudi.B]

I’m glad they stay strong and diligent. Look how far it’s brought them🫡💯Everybody can’t follow u to the top 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@avezase]

him making fun of these "rappers" by stuttering or making up words is always funny to me

[@colleendonovan5884]

@@G.Rudi.B I love RM💗. This song was his answer to Korean rappers saying he sold out as an Idol and he can't rap, nor rap fast. At the end he says Hit Me. Well... no one ever did. Also, listen to Idol another song he co-wrote... you'll get the lyrics. Next, "Do You" by RM.

[@bazodiezandolie]

RM is the erudite professor who can either rage at stupidity or calmly explain to you why you’re chickenshit (“Do You”). Suga is the artist who paints portraits with melodies, flows and beats. He pulls emotions that you forgot you could feel. JHope is the sun. He raps like pure energy, fills your soul with peace, then every now and then, he reminds you that the sun is a sustained nuclear reaction. On another note, is that a composite of Bob Marley photos behind you? 100 points for being awesome!

[@ncw307ify]

Omg. This is the perfect description of them all summed up...LOVE it!

[@G.Rudi.B]

That’s a dope breakdown. And yes that’s my guyy Bob Marley. LEGEND 🙌🏾🫡

[@loredell]

Suga paints a boiled egg and some spicy ramen as a true artist 😁

[@Vivat875]

One cool thing I like about Jhope is that he sounds like the nicest one but he’s really talking his crap when you really think about it 😂 it’s like watching a kids show but only the grown ups see all the adult jokes

[@bazodiezandolie]

@@Vivat875 the other Tannies aren’t scared of him for nothing! He is easygoing and sweet until someone flubs a dance step or steps out of line…

[@amberarcadia]

“Six shots got me feelin 2pac” yeah that was a crazy bold line, like you GOTTA understand the culture to pull that line off

[@G.Rudi.B]

Exactly 💯💯💯

[@windawu4300]

I'm so stupid, can you explain what it's actually mean? Pleaseee

[@donghyucklover]

@@windawu4300 tupac was shot 6 times

[@hzrnrn3680]

@@donghyucklover WHAT OMG.I JUST UNDERSTAND THIS NOW

[@bharathreddy3167]

@@donghyucklover I didn’t understand that line can u explain please

[@anton_lezama_art]

RM and Suga are deadass some of the best rappers putting out music right now and nobody knows about them because they’re known as a boy band.

[@dysmissme7343]

So true Even on things like Spotify their songs are only on kpop playlists like hello? They’re rappers rapping on rap songs and again, some of the best active rappers in the world right now but you won’t find any of them on a hip hop playlist???! Pathetic

[@dysmissme7343]

Damn I really popped off in this comment 😂

[@anton_lezama_art]

@@dysmissme7343 facts

[@LynnHermione]

@@dysmissme7343 fun fact, when Suga did a feat in Juice Wrld's posthumous album the song he feat. in was the ONLY ONE from JW's album excluded from the rap caviar playlist :)

[@shockofthenew]

​@@dysmissme7343 People reaaally expose their prejudices when it comes to BTS. Most people like to think they're open-minded, but then they see 'asian boyband with young female fans' and their mind closes in a split second before they even realised. I keep seeing reactors say "why didn't anyone tell me they were this good?" and it's like... we've BEEN telling you!!! I've been shouting from the rooftops since 2014!! But you didn't listen because you didn't think our opinions were worth taking seriously. There are so many reasons I'm happy for BTS' success, but one thing I really love is how their sheer talent is forcing people to open their eyes and examine prejudices they didn't realise they had.

[@taes]

My boy RM is genius has IQ of 148. He's the brain of the group. He has credited for over hundreds of songs. He's into nature, arts, museum, books.

[@G.Rudi.B]

Very impressive fr

[@femmefatale6550]

​@@G.Rudi.B Yes! You have to listen to his speech before the United Nations! Yes! I mean The UN. Phenomenal.

[@스파이링링]

​@@G.Rudi.B more bts plz

[@kimtata5037]

In case you didn't notice RM left the beat open in the end so if some one dare to reaply to him from the kpop industry or any industry , and none dared to till now

[@G.Rudi.B]

Can u blame em 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@kimtata5037]

@@G.Rudi.B who could 🤦‍♀️

[@LoveMutz]

He passed the mic but has been dead silence since

[@smitakadam835]

And it's 2023 & he is still waiting for it😂

[@LynnHermione]

what does this mean? I am not familiar with hip hop

[@justme-go9do]

joke doesn't actually have a specific meaning, yeah it's just "JOKE". he made this song "Joke" because many haters, especially underground rappers, said RM and SUGA could not rap fast because they had become "Idols".Here he shows he can make rap sound good with just meaningless words like other rappers. Can only fast rap with meaningless lyrics. In this song he shows various types of flow and it is true that the name Rap Monster at that time was not meaningless.

[@morwenk4910]

pushing this comment to the top!

[@whatisilyionlyknowipurpleyou]

++ up

[@mariaisabeltochetto4627]

yes! The many flows and flawless transition between then is my favorite part

[@ddaniel8780]

This is the comment right here Gameboyy 310 needs to see!

[@TheAgukala]

This! Amping it to the top!

[@MichelleyMochi]

Who’s still here 1 year later rewatching gameboy’s 14:11 reaction? 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@fevelynignacio7642]

👋🤟🤟🇵🇭

[@BridgetteMcCaskill]

Yep!

[@NithyaRanasinghe-r4w]

3rd time

[@thegrimellie]

I just LOVE the existential crisis rap line gives people listening to their solo stuff for the first time. It's beautiful 😂

[@NanciBK]

I read Crisis Rap Line first when I glanced past your comment before I went back and read it, and I thought your comment was that ARMY needs to set up a crisis line for rappers and hip hop lovers melting down over discovering BTS. LOL. I was thinking, you’re not wrong.

[@rindraranohavimparany6570]

The "six bullets" and "six snakes" are actually a reference to the other 6 members of BTS. RM once said that choosing them was the best decision of his life

[@ninaakhnazarova2786]

Wooow i just realized that😮

[@ingridcruz4632]

I knew it!! This just got me in my feels someone finally said it!! Thanks 🥹

[@emenemaxpein]

The "bibidy bobidy" mumble part, RM is actually mimicking his haters who tells him that he is just mumble rapping. Also his way to prove them that even tho he is indeed mumbling nonsense words, it makes sick flows and impact. Lastly the "HIT ME" is him challenging his haters (esp those in the industry mocking him) to respond to him in rap. And NO ONE EVER RESPONDED.

[@DiArta]

WOW!!!

[@shepardcommander5174]

How did you get 200 likes for wrong info?🙈🙉🙉🙉🙉 the mumble part is to make fun of OTHER RAPPERS WHO TYPICALLY ONLY MUMBLE AND CALL THIS A RAP!!! Namjoon is making fun of THEM!!! Bruhhh please get your facts straight and dont spread misinformation it’s embarrassing 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@mimithemeowmachine7094]

I always thought he’s targetting one hater (krapper) in particular 😂 these lyrics are too personal to include all his haters

[@emenemaxpein]

@@mimithemeowmachine7094 i think you're talking abt the 'beef' with bobby? i think so too, however i used 'haters' as that was the time they were receiving so much hate and diss from other kidol rappers esp from the underground scene^^

[@hangryhippo2425]

RM has been making grown man shake in their shoes since his late teen years ☺️

[@dwogden1-Deb]

One thing you don’t even really notice but it warrants mention is the fact that RM is rapping BILINGUALLY! Fitting the words from both English and Korean to fit the flow, rhyme and meaning. Incredible! Love your reactions!💜💜

[@irisflower9030]

My thoughts precisely! The amount of talent one has to have to combine two languages with their own hues and sub meanings is simply phenomenal. RM’a talent is on a whole different level.

[@jezzarte3587]

Right, like sometimes I forget since I'm already so used to listening to how he manages his raps!!!

[@mpgisbtsarmybaefighting2838]

I hope he sees your comment and I think you're right, he probably doesn't realize fully. He's learning he caught on about the sarcasm haha

[@purpleglasses4511]

Up up up

[@rachela.9435]

This this this this! They put so much multilingual wordplay into not only the rap but the vocal lines too! They don’t get the respect they deserve for their wordplay, even in ARMY unfortunately (😮not intended to anyone in this thread but so many 아미 don’t realize the slips of tongue!)

[@leinaamatsuji-berry561]

I know Namjoon isn’t super happy with his earliest mixtape, but I mean… he’s clearly a prodigy, a threat, to have released this at 20 years old. The fluidity he has between English and Korean is just astonishing and makes his flows even wilder to listen to. It’s really no wonder that he’s BTS leader! Looking forward to you feeling out the rest of BTS’s output! Vocal line will be so fun.

[@ot7biasedmashups]

I think he should genuinely take a moment to truly understand how INSANE this was at the age of 20. That is in no way normal. Imagine being this insane before even being a legal adult???

[@gthanavi1597]

​@@ot7biasedmashups RIGHTTTT!!!

[@lyk636]

Ikr, he's so fucking beyond me

[@monofile.mp3]

hold on HOLD TH F ON 20!??

[@monofile.mp3]

fffffuck this shit, he was IN SANE

[@debysheen]

I'm re-binge watching your vids coz I miss your genuine amazement of our OT7's talent. Borahae 💜 💜 💜

[@G.Rudi.B]

So what do you think the next BTS reaction should be?

[@robbi9274]

@@G.Rudi.B Blood Sweat and Tears

[@cateo.b.8043]

@@G.Rudi.Bsomething off of Namjoon’s latest album, “Indigo”! 🤗 like his song closer! Or flower work!

[@dijanflum5099]

@G.Rudi.B his new album is different and beautiful, I think you will enjoy it !

[@catarinahenriques2011]

​@@G.Rudi.B#NoMoreDream one of their first singles.. greatly underrated... watch the official and then watch it again while in an award show... their break dance Is LIT!!!!!

[@elvirakvasha6232]

16 flow switches, one rhyme every 1.26 seconds. 7 bilingual rhyme schemes. This man is unstoppable. Idk if someone mentioned but he changed his stage name to RM in 2017. One of the interpretations can be 'real me'. He didn't have to prove anything anymore and a new name suited better to the music he wanted to produce.

[@preciouslyp]

6:03 actually the bar is "stronger than your tongue is my pen" And if you notice the audio, RM used the sound "je pay" in 8 bilingual bars each with different words, and meanings like "je pain" = my pain, "je pay" = my pay, Japan, "je pen" = my pen, etc. RM is a lyrical and rhyme genius fr

[@Thestorywhisperer7]

Indeed. Man's outspoken, smart, intellectual, and can show the haters their place so smoothly they won't even realise

[@naomiroyle9637]

RM is a monster, for sure! With an IQ way up there, he has access to so much to feed his rap. He is a leader of high note!! Thank God he led BTS. No one can stop him. I love the man!!! 7 days of the week, 7 BTS members. I'm new. Love them all!! Thanks for a really great reaction!! And I'm picky. Being almost 75, no time for waste. You got it!! Thank you!!

[@preciouslyp]

@@naomiroyle9637 welcome to boraland, you are gonna have a lot of fun 💜

[@Tangerine_93_]

Oh shit .. Idk that... That's insane💀🤷‍♀️🗿💕

[@min_yoona21]

​@@naomiroyle9637yeah RMs IQ is 149

[@whatisilyionlyknowipurpleyou]

“Rap Monster” was his old stage name, he decided to change it, now he goes as “RM” which many believe represents “Real Me” 👏🏽 I really think you’d like the Cypher’s or their mixtapes (the rap-line’s) especially Hope World is my personal favorite! Don’t worry, take your time to enjoy the rapline as much as you can before the vocal line, they’re gems that deserve all the love too, don’t worry. Thanks for the reaction 💜

[@afreepotatochip8765]

he actually never confirmed that it means "real me" he doesn't have an official, explicit meaning for it

[@KkkMalal-ys8gt]

​@@afreepotatochip8765 Sí lo dijo en algún momento. Lo vi en una entrevista antigua, lo dijo superficialmente. Lastimosamente no tengo el enlace. Lo importante es que con el nombre Rap Monster no se identifica en este presente momento.

[@CelestialBaecon1997]

It not that he didn't like he just didn't want to be put in just a rapper box

[@sjm5750]

@@KkkMalal-ys8gt it was an off-hand comment because of a question. Not anything “official” as a change to his name.

[@Garnishes]

it wasn't that he didn't like it -- he just felt that he was more than that, and didn't wanna be defined as just ‘rap monster’

[@tylavidal1481]

I feel your existential crisis. 14:47 basically ex-friends and other rappers pissed him off and turned their backs on him. Also RM has an IQ of 148 and is truly a genius and is the sweetest man ever until you mess with him. He is the leader of BTS and the first member- the group started with him. Bang PD created a rap group and RM was the base. 8:54 the 6 snakes, shots and bullets are the other 6 members of BTS. He could have been solo but decided to stay with the team. BORAHAE y'all 💜

[@thelifeoffany985]

RM has kind of grown out of his rap monster era & his style has evolved over time if you listen to his new solo album you’ll be able to see that growth but this is still within him he’s a talented lyricist he’s a poet 🙌🏽

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

"How do you have a bias??" Honestly Yoongi is my bias but every time the talent of the other six blows me away I ask myself the exact same question 😂

[@karly3848]

Same feels here. OT7 for life but Yoongi just hits home. 😊💜

[@bts_noona7214]

I'm OT7 as well, but Yoongi and Joon are my 2 ult biases from the word go, but yeah, the talent of all of them when looked at individually blows your mind.

[@lisaranika]

Yoongi !!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@danisu9393]

Suga & RM were my biases before but after diggin deeper into Suga/Agust D/Yoongi's catalogue i became a full-blown Yoongi stan. but pls dont get it twisted i love all the members cos you cannot not love em all theyre all amazing. its just that Yoongi hits different! aside from his personality his songs are raw real & very relatable. how he transforms his life story & experiences into masterpiece songs just outstanding to me.

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

@@danisu9393 Right I think your bias is the one you find most relatable it's not who's "best." Because the reason BTS is BTS is that all seven of them are the best at their own personal brand of magic.

[@jessicay2953]

It’s frustrating how good their music is but they are still only known in the US for their English pop songs! People won’t even give them a chance just because they think their *just* a pop korean boy band 😩 there’s so much in their catalog for everyone. Thank you for listening to them and appreciating their talents! Much love 💜

[@nunu1869]

Agreed! Army since 2018 and let me say! they have come so far along! 😀 I love seeing people react to them for the first time especially their older songs! :)

[@sc33h3o3]

yeah my favorite is when people say "oh they're so girly" it's like, well call it whatever, they're sexy as hell but what does that have to do with anything! ! ! ! !

[@dopaminish2099]

Not only in the US. In Europe the only song I heard on the Radio was my universe with Coldplay, and that Never made me curious enough to dive Deep enough to find out what outstanding musicians and adorable people they are. The media is no help at all. So I always stream their music whereever I am, and everyone ist asking me „wait, THIS ist BTS???“ they still have no idea.

[@srabeax]

Agreed.

[@WonderingWildWanderingRose]

"boyband" makes me want to vomit in frustration. It's such a tiny misleading box of a label that has zero to do with their music. And the dismissive condescension when "Korean" or "Kpop" are added makes me want to punch people. Yet it is themselves they are depriving of all that is within the discography and artistry of BTS' music.

[@S3r3nd1pit1]

Thank you!!!! 🙏🏼 RM is a lyrical genius which is visible in every song he ever participates in. Raw and rare talent to have especially doing it in two languages and still making it make sense. It‘s so fulfilling to finally see someone appreciate his lyricsism

[@G.Rudi.B]

Love when they mix the 2 languages, not because I only speak English but because it shows how knowledgeable they are and it shows their range 🔥

[@amandaheitz1116]

Namjoon is my bias since day 1 of my trip down the deep dark kpop rabbit hole. These men have way more talent that a lot of western artist. Kpop is now my music of choice and I will never go back. I thank you for your appreciation for their talents.

[@Baba_Jagas_Hut]

Not many people are talking about RM’s latest music, which is masterful! He released his first official album named Indigo in December. It’s so good, it’s a no-skip album! He’s stated that he’d like us to listen to the songs in order (they take you on a journey!), but if you’re interested in one recommendation, listen to Wildflower, the lead single. 💜

[@ninaddemaio]

he HAS to check out mono !!! such a different vibe but the bars are still there !!

[@ameeri123]

Indigo is a MASTERPIECE!!!

[@Aries.111]

your bias is not necessarily your favorite member, but the one you feel the most connected to. It's not about their talent or looks, but about feeling like this member is your person !!

[@yoanayordanova1522]

Yess I agree. I love them all but subconsciously whenever certain member comes out I get just a little bit more exited.

[@bugdrawsportraits]

I mean, to be fair, for most people it's the looks, otherwise they wouldn't be having "bias wreckers" after every other performance. Not saying I agree, just that people usually use the word in that sense, which can be annoying.

[@fuhua]

@@bugdrawsportraits i always found bias wreckers useless 🤦

[@katokafu]

You may even not have any bias at all. It’s completely normal to not have one

[@MarinaEariel]

​​@@bugdrawsportraits I agree a lot of people choose because of visuals, but you can get "wrecked" (and with that I mean considering swapping or adding the member to your bias list) because of other things. My bias is the hyung line, but Jungkook calling out to the stalkers on his livestream made me consider to add him too

[@kirazalea5234]

The beat was originally "Oh My Darling" by Run The Jewels! This song is from RM's first mixtape where all but three of the songs (the first and last songs on the tracklist, and a collab he did with Krizz Kaliko) used instrumentals from other hip hop songs (including two J. Cole songs!). It's so cool that for his first solo project (the first out of any of the members to do one, in fact), he decided to pay so much homage to the genre that he loves! And if you were interested in the J. Cole beats, they're "Monster", which uses "Grown Simba" (and he even references that in the lyrics) and "God Rap", which uses "God's Gift"

[@jesskb]

Sound☁️ is a goldmine of Namjoon's amazing works. I hope more of his songs will be added to other music platforms

[@yurifujioka]

I was checking to see if anyone mentioned Run The Jewels! I love Oh My Darling and I remember being so excited that RM used this beat. RM's first mixtape will always be Legendary.

[@adhishvy8511]

up!!

[@izzatys7037]

It’s insane

[@candidcandice3652]

Up!!

[@katelynntravels93]

He received a lot of hate when they debuted saying they aren’t real rappers because they became an idol group and they lost a lot of respect from the rap industry + more stuff going on. So this song addresses that and once again, ultimate word play. I love your reactions! You posted and I clicked right away! 🤩

[@jamesrawlins735]

I still remember that feud he, Suga and Hit Man Bang had with B. Free....

[@WhalienDNA]

@@jamesrawlins735 the only reason most people will ever remember b free 😂

[@hobisdimples94]

​@@WhalienDNA L I T E R A L L Y Y YYY 🤣

[@sabk1545]

The lyrics are actually savage af , he was saying a lot even though it was just meant for “auditory pleasure”. RM and Suga IMO are one of the top rappers in the music industry period.

[@peacheditsz]

SAY IT LOUUUUUD

[@mreyes5111]

One of my favorite RM stories is how when he was still an underground rapper (around 15 years old), the other rappers were scared to go up against him even though they were older. There's even a screenshot of a forum post where one fan asked one of the rappers what it felt like to battle RM and he said that even as he was cursing at him, he felt terrified. If you're looking for a recommendation for a song with all the members, I suggest Born Singer.

[@arianebertinetti9260]

Born singer is so deep and amazing. 20 days after they debut. A beatiful song.

[@wirantopora3804]

Lmao I can't😂😂

[@rhiannonmessenger6416]

So the beat is from Run The Jewels - Oh My Darling he sampled it. The rap is basically a clap back stream of consciousness to his haters who said he couldn't rap fast and have it mean anything. He's basically saying that they rap nonsense with the bibadi babadi nimini nakami😂 10 flow switches too! The hit me at the end was a challenge that so far no one has responded to. 😂🎉 I am OT7 all the way there's no way for me to have 1 bias they make it too hard! Also if you want to check out vocal line I HIGHLY recommend House of Cards and The Truth Untold they really showcase all of them together. Solo wise I suggest Jimin- Lie or Filter JK- My Time and Euphoria Jin- Epiphany and Moon V- Stigma and Singularity If you haven't yet you should react to their song Hip Hop Phile or also known as Hip Hop Lover where they shout out their influences in the industry they really are true students of the craft!

[@AshYo]

Yesssss!!!

[@b-ts-mybeloveds]

"how do you all have a bias? you can't have a bias with these guys, there's no way to choose a favorite" YOU ARE SO REAL FOR THIS, LIKE I'M STRUGGLING EVERY DAY WITH ALL MY 7 BOYS, they're all just so amazing 💜

[@maggiepie765]

OT7 all the wayyyyy

[@ParkJimin-xo3tz]

😭OMG FR FR.... Down been the bts rabbit hole since 2018 and haven't been able to pick my bias yet-

[@idorucreactive]

Bias-line of 4 and 3 wreckers. But always ot7

[@ParkJimin-xo3tz]

@@idorucreactive 🤣😭 creative armys

[@hobisdimples94]

OT7 is the ONLY way for me 🤷‍♀️💜💜

[@hi_hello_bye2]

'JOKE' IS LITERALLY ONE OF MY TOP BTS SONGS. It's crazy how there is people don't want to give them a chance all bc of language..??? BTS rapline are the some of the best of this century. They do it with a passion and understand this game for years now. These boys (all 7) are truly talented and don't need to prove NOTHING to NOBODY. anyway, just wait until you listen to this song in the car.. it's on ANOTHER LEVEL!!!

[@G.Rudi.B]

I’ve already heard it in the car. A few times. It always hit different

[@RoxanneNebres]

Here for my RM praise kink. Seriously tho, thank you for coming in with an open mind and heart. Wether you like it or not, what we have always wanted was for people to try w/o prejudice 💜

[@Mrs.Fezziwig]

Girrrlll! I choked on my vape reading that first line and it's like 1am here!

[@daphneduff431]

Your genuine reaction means a lot to Us BTS fans. Thank you for appreciating their talent. You see back in the days when they were just starting they received a lot of hate and criticism even got called names like wannabe's and not hiphop and all that they answer them haters with the rapline cyphers and their solo tracks just to prove them wrong. And sadly even then no one believed them and their talent. So as a fan we really really appreciate your genuine and enthusiastic reaction so thank you. Keep it real bruh.

[@katieasammy]

Your words are 100% what armys have been trying to tell the world the last ten years. I will never ever forget my early army days, first discovering their amazing music and lyrics. You truly can not find fault in their work if you look at it without prejudice. Thank you for showing such genuine respect to our boys, respect goes further then simply loving their songs here in the army. Respect is hard to find these days, I was pleasantly surprised watching this video. I appreciate the message you're sending out here! 🥹

[@EnLAre]

PREACH!! TELL HIM!!💜💜

[@dopaminish2099]

I‘m so sad that I wasn‘t able to join ARMYs earlier. I did not know. And I‘m so proud and relieved that you guys and the boys kept going, no matter what. There are still so many people out there who have literally no idea what they are missing, especially people like me who would get so much from their art. So much fun, healing, belonging, growth… We‘re making the World a better place when we introduce them to new people!

[@EnLAre]

@@dopaminish2099 YES!!! YES!!!

[@jazzmine2813]

RMs lyrics and wordplay are genius. So many lines have 2 or even 3 different meanings. You have to read translator notes to really pick it apart and appreciate it. Makes me wish I knew Korean. RM also writes a lot of BTS lyrics as well. He's credited on over 200 songs. The man is a legend. That's my bias right there. I got into BTS thanks to RM, who caught my attention right away. He spoke and I never stopped listening.

[@marsh503]

This song compared to Daechwita really shows the difference in how Yoongi (Agust D/Suga) and Namjoon (RM, previously called Rap Monster, which he doesn't like anymore. RM stands for "Real Me") will speak on the subject. Yoongi's words cut and are impactful, like a knife: he is direct and will tell you how it is. Namjoon is more like a growing ache: subtle and uses complex wordplay, metaphors, references, you won't fully know what he's really saying until you actively think about it. But both truly know what hip hop and rap are all about: flow, beat, wordplay and meaning. They both know being fast isn't what's impressive. The control they have over their voice, their words and their flow is absolutely incredible. You can clearly see their underground rapper background in their understanding of rap. Namjoon's old underground rapper name Runch Runda when he was only like 16? There's old comments on websites that show underground rapper talking about how incredible "Runch Randa" was, and he was only a kid. As for Hoseok (j-hope), his background is a little different but you can clearly tell that he was taught about rap through these two and really understands the depth of it. His background as an underground dancer really helps. He was also in the hip hop scene. And truly the way he raps is so incredibly unique. Some people have rightfully described it as "he dances his words". His background as a dancer really shows through his rap. He raps like he dances, following the flow of the music like a dancer would instead of how a rapper would. And it makes his rap truly amazing.

[@QueenOfBlackCats05]

I think he was actually 14. Lol. He scared the older rappers who went up against him.

[@j.j.kissner3164]

"Music is its own language" dude! You legit gave me goosebumps. I'm so excited you got to learn about these amazing artists !

[@sole7730]

The rap line is a gem. RM has two mixtapes (called RM and MONO) and a few months ago he released his album Indigo (soloist), where he collaborated with other artists, as he himself said, it is the last file of his 20. Suga has two Mixtapes as Agust D (Agust D and D2), J-Hope has a mixtape (Hope World) and released his album Jack in the Box last year. Each of the boys will release a solo album before they go to military service (military service is compulsory in Korea for men), the first to leave was Jin, he is the oldest in the group (he left in December of last year) he only managed to leave us a beautiful farewell song "The Astronaut", he sang it for the first time in Argentina in Coldplay's concert (it was the last time he sing in front of an audience until soon), and J-hope will be leaving soon... BTS has an extensive and varied discography, in fact last year they released their anthology album Proof, which is a compilation of their career years. You could see the video: BTS ROOM LIVE FESTA 2021, it is a small compilation of their discography and they sing live. Thanks for your sincerity.

[@irisflower9030]

I was a huge fan of RM before I even knew he was a part of BTS (I was introduced to Joke, Do You and Change with Wale before I heard my first BTS song). He lyricism, word play and genius use of metaphors blew me away. To this day I think nobody comes close to what RM can do with words. His 148 IQ really shows! There is just nobody like him. He’s truly a genius.

[@nznz_613]

6:55 the six refers to his team members 9 flows, no chorus, straight bars- KIM NAMJOON IS A GENIUS MONSTER Fun Fact- "Joke" contains the original beat of "Oh My Darling Don't Cry" as performed by Run the Jewels. For his first mixtape, RM raps over other people's beats for most of the songs. He has original beats in his subsequent mixtapes/albums.

[@SW-bd6sk]

I got legitimately emotional watching this because it’s just so powerful to see real recognize real. The BTS rapline are incredible hip hop artists and it’s still so rare to see someone who’s able to look past the “K-pop boy band blah blah” label and judge based on the MUSIC. Because the music is insane!!! God I’m so excited for you to react to their Cyphers I can barely stand it.

[@ZariDV]

Same. It's hard to trust anyone who claims to love music or more specifically hip hip and yet they let themselves be restricted by labels and language.

[@WonderingWildWanderingRose]

I have found that it's TRUE lovers of hip hop that understand and recognize best the genius and authenticity of BTS. That this is the *foundation* of the group, upon which everything else depends. Each member is vital to the group and contributes their heart and soul, but RM leads and intercedes, and he is the main lyricist for the group. Loved watching your reaction! Looking forward to watching the rest of your journey as you discover BTS 💜

[@SknezE]

Thank you for appreciating. Jimin for example has two songs now topping all charts, but they're not played on US stations. It's stupid. This is why we do so much to support them and get them recognized. Appreciate your time and reactions! 💜 And I really appreciate J-Cole for adding his support to these guys. I'm sorry he gets shit now for it from some people.

[@dysmissme7343]

I don’t think JCole is sorry- he fuckin knew what he was signing up for and he didn’t care He knows what HE values 💜

[@esteethomas2518]

J-hope, Rm, and Agust D all have different styles, lyrics, and beats and I love all of them. So much respect for them. BTS had so many types of genres of music that anyone will find music they like from them. Rapping is universal and they are top tier.

[@andreaxyloholt2347]

I love love love this! Suga has always said, if you listen to them without prejudice, you would like them. It is a shame more people don’t know them or their music. Thanks again to JCOLE for opening more eyes to the music.

[@A.G_Armyot7]

Excellent commentary, the limits always be in our head, the best message is following day by day the music work of guys🤜🏻🤛🏻💜

[@dysmissme7343]

Aye 💜

[@jenniferphillips6582]

I get so much hate bc I’m 40 and love BTS. Haters gonna hate. They don’t know what they are missing.

[@pamelabustos8376]

RM was chosen by the music company. They asked him did he want to be solo or have a group formed around him. He decided to have a group instead of solo...and he became the Leader of the group. There would be no BTS if it wasn't for him. He is the middle member in age but he is the leader and father figure of all 7 members. Suga was hired next as the music producer but ended up getting talked into rapping and dancing too. He was already a rapper on the Korean underground rap scene and went by the name Gloss at the time. Now he's Suga with BTS and Agust D in his solo rapping career. Because of the clean like image BTS has they save their hard stuff for their solo Image. The 3rd rapper Jhope was a street dancer and won national awards for his hip hop dancing. He became a rapper after joining BTS and brings his love into his rap style. He's the most fun to watch while he raps because he owns the stage. All 3 rappers have their own unique styles and flow together nicely on their cyphers. It's hard to have a bias , indeed.

[@persephonej1s644]

and this was our leader at the age of 19.

[@bobbiebartley643]

When he came out with this song there was a lot of haters from the rap community calling him a sell out for joining BTS and this was one of his responses to it. He is amazing, they all are.

[@butterbutterpoppy]

The fact that you just started dipping you toes in their discography and youre this amazed, man youre in for a fucking ride, enjoy it. Going through their discography for the first time is just so fucking magical.

[@Sues-ub4iv]

Now that’s what I call a reaction. Thank you. I see so many people on KZbin who say they are a reactor but in fact they are just playing a video with not even a comment (I wonder sometimes if they even watch it themselves). They just churn out stuff for views. You get my vote as a person who can see musical quality and lyricism. Hat’s off to you 💜

[@G.Rudi.B]

Thanx, I respect the craft too much for that bs

[@cinand4361]

As others have said, this song was a response to the Korean hiphop community mocking RM because he became an idol rapper and saying he didn't have rap skills because he often didn't choose to rap fast (he focused on poetry, lyrics, and wordplay) -- so this entire video was a tongue-in-cheek response proving he can show any skills they want (fast rapping, flow switches, etc.) whilst mocking their nonsense and shallow rapping. He said he wanted to turn his haters into fans ("want your hands at a concert) and he said "Hit me" to invite anyone to come back to him. No one did.

[@pbisogni17]

I also grew up on 80s and 90s rap, and I haven’t heard lyrical genius like RM since Tupac. Thank you for appreciating this!

[@dubayae9693]

RM and SUGA were underground rappers during their teenage years and bet you, every rappers that time were afraid to go up against the 14 year-old Runch Randa (RM's underground name) and be destroyed by him. just love how each of the rappers has their own flavors when it comes to their craft. appreciate you giving them a listen. there is more.

[@annac1540]

You’re becoming one of my favorite reactors!! Namjoon’s talent for writing is legendary, heck all three rappers are legendary. I can’t wait until you get to the 4 Cyphers and then the live Cypher Medley!! Then can’t wait until the vocal line blows ure mind too with their singing!! Welcome to the rabbit hole! 💜💜💜💜

[@fi0rella]

agreed 100000%!!! plus Hip Hop phile plssssss

[@mollywinegar6943]

Yes!! Cyphers!! He’ll freak out!

[@boopyournose5698]

Back then RM got comments from underground artists that he's not a rapper and he can't keep the flow. Dude basically made a song "Joke" to make fun of his haters, proving he can rap to any flow (the rap's speed gets faster as song progresses). And there is a line that basically sums the whole song up: "this is a meaningless wordplay". RM basically just made a song in a style that many rappers at the time made songs - without any deep meaning. So he's in a way proving - no matter what lyrics I write, I'm still better than y'all haters.

[@joaniewwh3502]

the thing is he proved his speed and stylistic rapping but at the same time this song is actually filled with word play. the genius in this track is that he can do both "cool" rap yet always with substance. it's satirical. it's not meaningless word play only.

[@Riekawulf]

I actually really appreciate how closely you pay attention to the lyrics and often go back to pause and re-read them! Some reaction channels just don't even pay attention to the lyrics much tbh but I love how you do!!

[@nunu1869]

Me too! I agree! Makes me respect his reaction even more! :)

[@haifayassin2842]

Most reactors are only after views nothing else .

[@alperry02]

Agree!!

[@IAmGravityRabbit]

RM is a Masterclass in word play, rhymes, metaphors, pop reference (taking full advantage of multiple languages). The more you listen, the more things you get out of it. Esp if you dig in to the Korean wordplay/idioms. Genius.

[@Yjyjyjyjyjyjyjyjyjyyjyjyjyjyj]

This reaction alone made me subscribe this is exactly the type of reaction I expect some ppl don’t understand music like this you can literally feel when you hear it it’s so good

[@MTAYLOR0613]

RM or Namjoon, which is his real name, is also the kindest, most tender man in the world. He is quiet and calm and so introspective. He's outer tree hugger, our art enthusiast, our gentle leader. He has wrestled with his rage and is learning to love himself despite all the criticism. His new album Indigo shows his range and growth. It's TOTALLY different from Joke but an absolute blessing. 10 songs, 10 genres and a masterpiece!!

[@Krystara]

I'd love to suggest Outro: Tear the live performance of it. Because these boys live - even better. It's magic how incredible they are.

[@kay_1230]

Now you gotta watch their live performance. It is insanely better!!! Check out UGH and CYPHER PT 3 at BUSAN CONCERT!

[@TraSea72]

Yes

[@Callmejay777]

YEASIR

[@Mrs.L.44]

OMG! He hasn’t seen them live?! Should we tell him BTS is even better live? No. I think we better let him recover first.🤣💜 He isn’t ready for their level of performances.

[@karly3848]

​​@@Mrs.L.44 true let thr man breathe first then watch them live to been taken away again

[@Sanjay-yd1jq]

I don't have a bias. BTS members are straight genuine GOATS. I am a 53 year old African American woman and they pure HIP-HOP AND R&B group period.

[@vermillionjade2342]

This is hands down my favourite reaction to Joke of all time... Lord- What a joy to watch you get as floored by my favourite track as I did the day this dropped... God bless you, man. I'm subscribed now, currently binging all of these reactions

[@joycehilyan]

Thank you for respecting and saying the truth that BTS’s rapline often gets overlooked that their rapping isn’t “hip hop enough”. I’m glad to have you advocate for their artistry.

[@duniabarecka7404]

To give you a little background. He released this mixtape - “RM” when he was still going by Rap Monster. He went into Korean underground rap stage at age of 15. Korean hip-hop stage treated him like a prince, the most respected rappers had been inviting him to features when he was barely a teenager. He went to BTS for rap, BTS was supposed to be a group of rappers. Other rappers fled when it started becoming an idol group, Namjoon stayed. When he debuted he got a LOT of trash from k-hh scene, claiming he sold himself, he is wearing make up like a girl and other bullshit. This mixtape was his first and “Joke” and “Do You” both highlight tracks address the lawsers claiming he ain’t hip-hop anymore. Similar thing with BTS Cyphers. Please react to them too

[@yooniehobislove]

RM is a BEAST when it comes to lyricism. There are actually multiple korean YT channels dedicated to explaining the wordplay of some BTS songs, especially rap line songs! Seeing him evolve as an artist, even if I wasn’t here from the beginning, but throughout his projects is honestly amazing. I recommend listening to the cyphers if you want to see how all 3 rappers play off each other in one song, you’ll be mind blown! I really appreciate you showing the boys all the love, they really deserve it after all the years of continuous hate. much love ! 🥰🫶🏼

[@dysmissme7343]

Do you have any recommendations for channels that go into BTS’s wordplay??

[@kitcatisms]

@@dysmissme7343 DKDKTV have a few good ones in this playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLq0bxUK0D1Ka0fjbSueBYdo_ehzZsfWU3 I know there are more out there but their channel is the first I ever saw when I was first looking into BTS.

[@karineh7]

I loved the excited look you made at the beginning of the video. 1:13-1:20 You're really enjoying this journey down the BTS rabbit hole. I've been Army for 2 years, but I still didn't know this song. I watched it for the first time with you. Maybe because this song isn't on Spotify. I've heard all of BTS's songs from there. Now, my homework will be to find the gems of songs that are not on Spotify. 🇧🇷 💜

[@karlaknapper7616]

And to think, he was 19 when he made this song. He raps so effortlessly now, it's nothing. Watch yet to come live when they play with a couple songs from "proof" he's just sitting on the stool chilling and rapping like a god P.s. did you notice how effortlessly he switched languages, for a while I didn't even notice when it happened the first or second time I listened to it. Just engrossed by it.

[@patricialiaozimdars4757]

Wait until you hear Outro: Tear. The whole rap line is in it, and It was written by them for the bandmembers when they were considering disbanding. It's heartwrenching.

[@nva_the_loonarmy]

i only see one comment listing it, but let me put you on: Hip Hop Phile is an amazing song for people who know their rap history. enough said: as someone who seems really into beats, lyrics, and american rappers, this is the one song that you need to understand where each member of the rap line gets their influence from, they name them all. its really wonderful. technically would be your first song with all 7 members on it because the singers have the chorus, and honestly not a bad intro to them too :)

[@RistiKayen]

There is an artist on artist interview that Rolling Stone did recently between RM and Pharrell. It’s one of the most honest conversations I’ve ever seen published between two musicians (Pharrell says at one point that RM asks him something he’s never been asked before). I think you’d enjoy seeing it to understand a bit inside RM’s head with how he feels about his place in the music industry (and also where a legend like Pharrell sees him and BTS). If you wanted to react to it, people would enjoy it, but even if you don’t react to it you would enjoy watching it on your own time. You can find the full interview on KZbin if you search for RM Pharrell Rolling Stone.

[@deborapakpahan1819]

Im so satisfied This is the best that we can get from a music reactor We need to appreciate it as much as it deserves

[@kamii0613]

I love how this video ended up as a 30 minute video over just a single track🤣 had so much fun watching this 😆

[@heathermurray7130]

OT7s unite!!! You don't have to pick a bias you can just love them all. It would be like trying to pick your favourite child. It used to stress me that I couldn't pick but now I just embrace all of them to my full extent. It does make for a time consuming and expensive passion but they are all worth it. 😂

[@mpgisbtsarmybaefighting2838]

Yup lol same here 😅 💜

[@anonie0613]

YESSS, ot7 biased through and through. 😭💜

[@cathykaeshow7779]

Me 😂😂..

[@0210safezone]

You should definitely check the color coded videos for Cyphers 1,2,3 & 4, which are songs made by the rapline where they constantly switch flows, play with words in a very creative way. These songs were made as an “answer” to their haters, to rappers that said they could not be rappers because they were idols, to people who judged them simply for being a boygroup, wearing makeup etc, lots of things going on on each of these cyphers and it’s worth listening to all of them. They end with cypher 4 with lyrics such as “I love myself, Ya, playa, haters, you should love yourself” 😏😎

[@kaylas.278]

I was SO excited to see you had reacted to this! I can't tell you anything that others haven't already commented, but I felt you 1000% on this reaction!! I had been a BTS fan for quite some time before I delved into their solo projects. This right here changed the whole game for me! I knew they were crazy talented, but THIS LEVEL?! Goodness! Cemented my ARMY status for life! Can't wait to see more from you!

[@XxLuLuElixX]

Kim Namjoon/RM is one of the most accredited lyricists in his whole country 211 with like 6 more songs that need to be credited to him. The rapline write BTS's music with Namjoon being on the mass majority

[@meowrimo]

out of every reactor i've seen throughout my 4 years of being an army, you are truly the most genuine and passionate person i've seen react to the boys. many write them off as a joke solely because they're korean artists and our fandom has sort of a bad reputation. we welcome anyone who appreciates their art like we do with open arms. i look forward to your journey into their discography!!

[@chrisheavenlyonesbts3257]

Your speech at the end was so appreciated. I've been Army for over 5 years and I really appreciate when someone truly gives them a chance...even if they decide it's not for them. I'm really enjoying your journey so far and can't wait for more :)

[@malxrm]

This beat is originally "Oh My Darling Don't Cry" by Run The Jewels. This is from his first mixtape back in 2015 and at the time he was receiving a lot of hate for being a rapper in an idol group, along with Suga (August D) and J- Hope. BTS was originally supposed to be a hip hop group and then changed to an idol group, and he lost a lot of respect from the hip hop community. Idol groups, at the time, were looked down upon by other genres that aren't pop, being told that the music, dress style, dancing, etc was feminine. He was constantly ridiculed for wearing makeup onstage or in music videos and there were many who told him that he wasn't a real rapper, that hiphop and idol groups didn't go together. So he made this song to basically prove a point that he in fact was a real rapper and could rap faster and better than any of those who were criticizing him. Whether he was in a hip hop group, an idol group or a soloist, he was a better rapper than any of the haters. Especially because RM is all about substance in his music while others rap with no meaning.

[@heartsamessgaultier8562]

Funny thing is, this wasn't even about the lyrics. This was a clap back at the rappers in Korea envious of his success, proving that he can still out-battle/speed rap them. Oh, yeah, if this is him just messing around, you can imagine what it's like when he REALLY puts his all into it. BTW, with BTS it's impossible to just pick one as a bias. I adore Suga and Jimin and Jhope, but I am here for all 7 of them, they are one unit, one team and they will make you love all of them. 😉💜💜💜 Borahae. PS: I subscribed.

[@Ina3089]

RM also has a song with Wale called Change and Wale once said that if RM ever spent enough time in the US he would become one of the best producers/ writers. If you don't know the song yet pls check it out 😄

[@inyoursoop]

I don’t think I’ve ever been this close to crying bc of a reaction video. your sincerity and respect towards them makes me happy that another person saw them for the art they create. keep it up, much love 💜

[@peacheditsz]

I almost cried too gosh it's beautiful that my men are getting respect

[@sajeeda78]

The amount of times he switches up his flows are crazy! This is my favourite rap track of RM. He literally flexing how he can do it all.

[@avabrown07]

We should really never underestimate Namjoon's pen game🔥

[@dysmissme7343]

Honestly.. The man is crazy

[@egordillo55]

RM new album Indigo is a piece of art. I listen to the entire album as if it is one long song. I can't listen to just one song. It is an epic story into his soul. I absolutely love it. He collaborated with legends like Erykah Badu on this album. It is amazing.

[@bbaranski8181]

You are so right, it is very hard to pick a bias. From the beginning RM has been my bias, and not just one, but the other six members are my bias wreckers. The duallity of this man is so amazing, when this elegant, soft-spoken man turns into this fire spitting dragon. Your reaction was fun and made me laugh

[@kavtoM]

RM reaally didn't stop to take a single breath throughout this track. And he was on rapid-fire speed. How did he do this with deviated septum is beyond me.

[@brjostsykurthomas3944]

Thank you! RM is a Master and he does not get the credit he deserves. Joke is amazing and I really wish that some of the greats could hear him. What you said is true they deserve to be heard. You are my favorite reactor for real! "...... I told you I'm as monster......" When people show you who they are - believe them!! Please listen to Hip Hop Phile you will not be disappointed, and you will get to hear the vocal line.

[@fi0rella]

I thought no one had mentioned Hip hop phile yet THANK YOU!! was scrolling down the comments looking for it lol such a gem I wonder if we'll ever hear it live again. Maybe in a muster if we ever get one of those again :< ahhhhh I miss Bangtan

[@susanmartin1096]

Loved to see the moment on someone’s face when they recognize the art in their work. Every single one of them are just that good in their own way and together they are even better. No bias for me, I support and love them all.

[@xoxojongho]

i havent heard this song in a while so i was freaking out just like you lol, i forgot how hard he goes!!

[@pamelaaltheimer8465]

Thank you Gameboyy 310, they deserve respect. Love that ,he Is a Lyricist beast.💜 I purple you Gameboyy 310.

[@camihernandez9877]

please dont say sorry! we're so glad people take time to explore their music! all kinds! just rap line, solos, vocal line or ot7 songs

[@bony1332]

I have been in this fandom for 8 years and I have been telling people that it is so hard to find Artists like them. They bring so much to the table. It is music in it's truest and purest form. I appreciate you so much for taking the time and listening to them. Please check out The last by Agust D, you'll see a different side of Yoongi's personality as well.

[@dysmissme7343]

Greta recommendation

[@onlyonemom22]

RM has an IQ of 148 (age 15) and scored in the top 1% of Korean students in high school. He is an avid reader, poet and art collector. He brings philosophy into his songwriting and inspires ARMY all over the world with his book choices. His song recommendations are diverse and frequent, encouraging us all to appreciate new and varied genres. All of the BTS members are like this. Despite how they are treated, they celebrate different ideas, concepts and music. The rest of the world is truly missing out.

[@airyfairy2396]

Yes, 7 yrs ago. They had already arrived that level at that time. I recommend you listen to his latest album, Indio. The entire album is a masterpiece. If you want to check out a specific track, I suggest listening to 'Wild Flower' and 'still life', both have official MV. They're straight bangers. However i want you check "On(Kinetic manifesto film)" by BTS as a whole group. Taste BTS . you will be speechless : ) There are still many people who dismiss BTS as just another typical boy band or 'pretty' Asian group only for young girls. It is quite ironic that most of these people never even seen or heard what kind of music BTS creates or the level of performance they deliver on stage. Even when J-Hope collaborated with J. Cole recently, many Western hip-hop fans mocked him, reflecting an atmosphere of dismissal towards J-Hope and questioning how he("who is just from an Asian boy band") would even dare to collaborate with J. Cole. BTS faces countless prejudices and racial discrimination till now. So, I deeply appreciate your open mind and giving chances to BTS : ) I'm really enjoying your journey!!!

[@kimcole1093]

I feel ya...there is no way you can have a bias when these guys ...I love each of them for different reasons. I never paid any nevermind to hip hop until I heard these guys ..they speak to real issues ......it's no wonder their army ranges in age from 13 ...to 83 .....❤

[@kellikel999]

I just found this reactor today and I LUUUUUUUUVVED him. So honest, excited and raw. You could tell he was shocked, surprised, sincere and (what I hope was honesty). I subbed off this one vid and I know i won’t be disappointed! Good lkkñ= 😊