RAPPER Reacts to "A Guide to BTS Members: The Bangtan 7" by Taylor Mari | For the FIRST Time!

[@TEEJ-9]

Note: Parted ways w/my editor this week. I dL'd & learned a lil editing in an hour. This is my 1st video I've done myself, so apologies in advance if anything is rough. Enjoy!

[@marinal.]

ahh now i understand the strange cuts got it. Fighting.

[@SmileHoya04]

You did a great job! Thank you for putting the effort to give us content! Looking forward to the next video 😊💜

[@stinec5394]

Its alright. You're doing great! 💜

[@haloboobear]

it was amazing! i had fun watching your reaction haha

[@missheju169]

33:19 so very good so far

[@shalimartabuena5931]

Suga once said : "Don't feel regretful that you weren't there since our debut. Every moment feels just like when we first debuted. The day when you first met us is the day we debuted."

[@bereasonable8018]

That is so beautiful and inclusive. Makes me love them all more

[@AverageB-side]

I love when people genuinely make the effort to know them. I feel so genuinely lucky to get to be an ARMY. It isn’t so much that they aren’t kpop. I mean kpop is such a diverse genre of music. That said I think that most ARMY would say that BTS is more than that. Just like they are a boy band if you look at the definition of boy and but they aren’t JUST a boy band. They are so many many things. They do more than kpop. They do more than pop. They do more than sing and dance. BTS are artists with meaning and message and purpose. Edited to add: I saw Yoongi (Suga) live last year. It was the best show I’ve ever seen. As the show went on and got more personal bits of the stage went away. By the end he was on the floor with us. He was so wonderful and getting to spend a day with a ton of ARMY was so fun.

[@MissSmartypants555]

That was beautiful. 💜

[@joanna_bourque3980]

I saw them as BTS at MetLife. I went to Korea and watched The Final from a bad seat. I saw them again in LA for PTD. Then I saw Jhope at Hobipaloooza because JHope is my guy. Even my husband who doesn’t really appreciate them as much as I do was spreading BTS love.

[@TEEJ-9]

Ahh, I understand. That sounds like an unforgettable day fs!

[@DR_REDACTED]

Well spoken💜 EDIT: Damn im jealous Suga is my bias

[@QueensThief76455]

This is one of the most respectful ways I have seen the whole debate of BTS and Kpop described. Without disparaging Kpop, but also explaining how BTS doesn't fit in a box either. Thank you.

[@whalienim]

40:00 Jin released "Super Tuna" when he is in live for his birthday. He told milllions of people "btw im dropping a song for fun in 30 minutes". This song literally blocked Taylor Swift's new songs on the charts lmao. Literally a a crack song!

[@LPnerd]

he wrote it as a lucky fishing song. The making of it is not only interesting but pretty wild!

[@HuongTran-fb8ne]

Super Tuna is my alarm ringtone 😂

[@sakshimishra7652]

Super tuna is my ringtone 😂

[@leesiahng]

How you people wake up to that I don't know 😭 as an older army I would get heart attack .. I have to wake up to V's Singularity

[@ZariDV]

It's always nice to find reactors who see the comments as a way to genuinely learn, not just numbers for engagement. It's really awesome to hear about all of the stuff you learned in the comments

[@MaggieAttanasov]

I was pleasantly surprised too, it felt like we can converse with him about things easily

[@evantesseract737]

Yeah I loved how thoughtful he was, how he was putting things together that he observed. Very cool 😁

[@TEEJ-9]

😮Thank you! Passion 1st here

[@shannonslutzky4754]

The ARMYbombs (light sticks) are connected via Bluetooth during the concert and change colors during the show depending on the song or to spell things. It’s pretty amazing. I’ve seen them live with 60,000 army and singing along with BTS and the army was amazing 💜

[@TEEJ-9]

that's wildd

[@bereasonable8018]

I didn’t know that! I always thought the stadiums just had built in lighting doing that amazing synchronized lighting effect. I really hope they reunite and tour when they are discharged. I need to be there if only just once in my lifetime.

[@tso7785]

Always use BTS. B-Bang T-Tan S-Sonyeondan Bangtan Sonyeondan is Korean for Bullet Proof Boyscouts. They have “expanded” the acronym to include Beyond The Scene, (but never Behind the scene), But they are always just called BTS. Army has other pet names for them, but are first and foremost BTS. BTS as a group, as well as the individual members, gift songs to Army. For free. Borahae comes from the Korean words purple and I love you. Combined it says I purple You. Purple is BTS and Army’s Color. (As seen in the video) You’re doing great. 🤗

[@MissSmartypants555]

Also Burn the Stage...but never behind the scenes....lol.

[@OT7_DopeOldARMY]

@@MissSmartypants555but Burn the Stage was never a name for the group. All of their documentaries use words with BTS as the acronym (Burn the Stage, Bring the Soul, Beyond the Silence, and most recently - Beyond the Star). Also, Beyond the Scene was the name they rebranded to, for Western audiences, but the fandom has never really embraced it. We prefer “BTS” or “Bangtan” or “Bangtannies” or “Tannies.” The members themselves refer mostly to Bangtan, and also as BTS.

[@TEEJ-9]

Ahh, I see & Thank you!

[@rachel-dc4ti]

you can also say bangtan as well as bts; the acronym came after the name, not before

[@katherine4239]

@@MissSmartypants555burn the stage is not used to name the group

[@Rihanat_luv7]

Reactors at the start of the video : wow this is a long video 😅 Reactors at the end of the video : that's it? Btw love the reaction ❤

[@TEEJ-9]

😅It's like that sometimes. Thanks!

[@eileencritchley4630]

It's well over 1,000 awards now, 5 grammy nominations and now 31 Guinness Word Records.

[@sc0ttishlass]

If you like Linkin Park, you will love JHope's first solo album, Jack In The Box and its main track MORE.

[@TEEJ-9]

noted!

[@tonzyjc]

I was thinking this too 🙌🏾💜

[@LisaMT1218]

?? How is his album like Linkin Park. I love both, but dont see similarities.

[@tonzyjc]

@@LisaMT1218 the rock influences and aspects of rock within his style as well as the diversity of each song being different. That's how I see the reference.

[@darylkho7854]

I was one of the lucky ones to be able to watch their free Busan Yet To Come concert. Considered as a historical concert as this was their last concert as 7 before their military enlistment. This concert was something that will live forever in my heart. I had roller coaster of emotions from excitement, to hyped up, happy to really emotional but also very greatful of this one hell of an experience. From meeting ARMY all over the world, hearing BTS during rehearsal, to finally seeing them present right before my eyes, an indescribable feeling where you only feel when you attend thier concert. 2025 will be their biggest come back and I will be here Standing Next to them. And Oh, Jimin (my bias wrecker) caught my eye first and got me into BTS but JK became my ultimate bias as I totally can relate with his personality. In saying this, all the other 6 can easily wreck you/me any time they want really lol.

[@TEEJ-9]

Sounds amazing, honestly. The comeback is gonna be monumental, I feel.

[@NanciBK]

j-hope was actually signed first, but he stayed in his hometown of Gwangju to train because Big Hit was so small they didn't have a dorm or dance instructors, or practice studio space and j-hope started as primarily a dancer. Big Hit was just 10 employees. They were a group of producers in a suite of offices in a crummy office building. They had never trained a group before BTS. So in Seoul initially it was just RM and Suga. All three of them were signed in 2010. RM was not actually signed first, but he was the first member of BTS, because as soon as Mr Bang met him, he knew he wanted to build the group around him as the core and the leader. As soon as Big Hit secured dance practice space and an instructor, j-hope came up at the end of 2010 to Seoul to join RM and Suga in the newly rented leaky, bug infested, tiny apartment that was to be their dorm. In 2011 they started signing the vocalists, with youngest Jungkook (just 13 years old at the time of signing and moving into the dorm and still in middle school) and eldest Jin (an 18 year old college freshman) signing at around the same time, then V. In 2012 they found Jimin and he was signed with an unheard-of short training time of just 6 months. The video references ages that are based on S Korean age counting, which was changed to align with global age counting last year. Previously, in S Korea you were considered 1 year old at birth and another year older at the new year. So V, for example, whose birthday is at the end of December, would have been counted as 2 years old at just a few days after his birth. Jungkook also has a birthday late in the year, so he was 13 when he signed and moved far from his home city of Busan up to Seoul and into the dorm with his brothers, and 15 when BTS debuted. The ages they give in this video are 1-2 years older than global age counting. We thought Yoongi/Suga didn't like dancing for years. That's not actually the case. He used to break dance with j-hope for fun in their trainee days. What we didn't know was that he was in a car accident during trainee days which he hid from everyone and which shattered his shoulder. He was not supposed to be moonlighting as a motorbike delivery driver, which he was doing to pay his school fees as his family could not afford to help him. He was doing that in the predawn before school in addition to their insane training schedule. He was afraid he would get kicked out for lying, for moonlighting and for being injured, and afraid it would hurt his brothers' ability to debut as well, since all their music and choreo was done for 7 and there was no money and time to redo things as Big Hit was hanging by a shoestring. So, he downplayed his injuries and said he fell down the stairs and was in constant pain for years. During those years we just thought he was our beloved sleepy, grumpy grandpa. We didn't know how much pain he was in. He initially only told a couple managers and their choreographer and Mr Bang. He slowly came clean over years to his brothers and then to us. Imagine hiding that when they all slept in the same room in those days. In 2020, during the pandemic, he finally got surgery on the shoulder. By then he was in so much pain he could not lift a cup or a water bottle with his left arm and he had to get injections in his shoulder to be able to perform. He is doing much better now. Here is the choreography he did for his song Haegeum of his latest album. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZquxY4yupLWhepo All of them release solo singles as gifts for ARMY and the rap line released 5 whole albums as free gifts for ARMY, complete with some high quality MVs for each album. RM's albums "RM" and "Mono" Agust D's "Agust D" and "D-2" and j-hope's "Hope World" were all free releases. Daechwita, Joke, So Far Away and Ddaeng, which you have reacted to, were all free releases. Fun fact - you mentioned John Cena - he is a HUGE ARMY. He is a j-hope bias.

[@MsNomzie]

Ive been ARMY since 2015 and have been lucky enough to see them live 3x and Suga once. BTS performance is insane. They leave everything on the stage, but as a concert goer growing up i think the biggest difference between a BTS concert and anyone else is, that BTS make you feel so appreciated and wanted for being there. They typically do a "fake ending" and than do an encore. Theyve been known to spend 20+ minutes just walking around the stage waving goodbye and laying on the floor for one last goodbye as the curtain closes. They spend so much time connecting with ARMY.

[@TEEJ-9]

Noooo way!😅....That sounds so unbelievable. Probably b/c that type of connection is not common idk

[@brionyfakatou1620]

BTS concerts are like the funnest party you’ve ever been to with 30,000 of your closest friends. All of the other ARMYs are so loving and accepting of each other as well as united in our love for these seven guys that feel like they are our for real friends. Other concerts I’ve been to you stand in line and everyone pretty much keeps to their own group. At BTS concerts everyone is talking to everyone else in line. Finding out where they’re from, when they became ARMY, and who their bias is. My friend and I made 60 little gift bags with stickers and purple lolly pops and purple friendship bracelets and randomly gave them out to other ARMYs at the concert. A few other people were doing that too. And of course BTS know how to put on a show, but they are not so serious that they don’t also just have fun with ARMY. Everyone has these light sticks called “ARMY bombs” that are connected by blue tooth so that they all change color at the same time and can make shapes and patterns and words out of colored lights in the audience, so it’s like a giant light show. There are also fireworks and cool props and sometimes drones making shapes in the air, and even holograms. If you want to see how BTS performs live you can react to the 2019 MMA (Melón Music Awards) awards (they did a 20 minute set at that award show) or any of their performances on KZbin from their Yet to Come concert in Busan. You don’t have to react to it but do a search for BTS drone show Yet to Come Busan concert. People could see and film the drones from miles away.

[@pyejammiesfanfic640]

That performance at the MMAs is more like 40 mins long.

[@lill-anitasolbergpedersen5862]

Oh yes, please react to the 2019 MMA live performance. I dare to say it is the best live performance ever, by any group, artist, at any time. I would love you to prove me wrong. Please react to it, you will live every second❤. Thank you for genuine and fun reactions❤️

[@TEEJ-9]

@@lill-anitasolbergpedersen5862 I'll look into it & Thank you!

[@TEEJ-9]

😮what an experience...love it

[@lill-anitasolbergpedersen5862]

@@TEEJ-9 Will you post the reaction to it? ❤️

[@z0feya]

It makes me smile any time anyone clocks Jimin as the "delicate" one. 😅 He's a bit androgynous, sure, but he also could kill you with his hands, lol. And not just because of the martial arts training, he was recently honored at graduation from his military training camp as the top trainee. He's a hard drinking guy with a rough Busan accent (when he's not trying to hide it and sound like he's from seoul). He lives with chronic pain, continues to dance ridiculously hard, and never makes a peep about it. Heck, we've even seen him nonchalantly shrug off death threats, when asked about it in an interview. Like... he may have the face of an angel, but no one is tougher than Park Jimin.

[@Desired16]

Yes I do too😂

[@TEEJ-9]

sheesh I didn't see all that coming. Noted 😅

[@WiseOwl_so_1d_like_to_think]

You got me at SKEDADDLE! Someone who appreciates words will just love BTS lyrics and Rapline bars, in particular RM’s poetry, and Suga’s oh so raw verses! You have much to look forward to!

[@TEEJ-9]

😅haha Super hype to get into all of their lyrics soon

[@Borahaeb2013]

(NOTICE ME PLS) Songs I think you'll love after watching your reaction 1. Trivia: Love by RM 2. Wild Flower by RM 3. Daechitwa by Agust D 4. 28 by Agust D 5. Agust D by Agust D 6. Paradise by BTS 7. Love Maze by BTS 8. Do you think it makes sense? by BTS 9. Magic Shop by BTS (watch live performance too) 10. For Us by V 11. Serendipity by Jimin 12. The Astronaut by JIN 13. Euphoria by Jungkook 14. 1VERSE by Jhope 15. Arson by Jhope The list could go on and on. The members have solo albums as well. (Agust D, D2, DDay, RM, Mono, Indigo, Golden, Hope World/Jack in the Box, Layover, Face)

[@TEEJ-9]

*took a pic* lol Thank you!

[@evantesseract737]

You have really good instincts! When you asked if Suga likes dancing now I almost actually clapped for you - because he does, he's talked about it. I connect with him the same way you do, and Daechwita is an amazing song. And yes you're saying it wrong, but don't worry, everyone does, it's hard to get right. He says it eight million times in the song so you'll get it right after that 😂😂😂 A lot has changed for them since this video - solo works, enlistment. Suga started a talk show and all the members were on it. If you want to get to know them as people, you can watch their episodes of Suchwita. Jungkook does an entire karaoke set for his 😂 Given how much you like their dynamic together, i think you might really enjoy watching their variety show Run BTS (which is not their song Run BTS or their song Run). There are a ton of episodes and you can start kind of wherever - I actually suggest the two-part special "Fly BTS" to get a taste and then decide if you want to go back. They play games and try things out and it's often hilarious. You already have ideas of where to go with the music... I usually just suggest that folks follow their own curiosity. They don't have 700 songs 😂 but it's still a lot, many genres, and their solo work is genuinely great. Oh, and I enjoyed that you could be in awe of Suga's powerful raw lyrics and then laugh in delight at Supertuna. I think you'll enjoy BTS, because they're sincere and also silly, hard-hitting and playful, with plenty of meaningful songs and then also some ridiculous ones. I loved that Jungkook's voice gave you chills. That will keep happening. 😁 I also loved that you picked up on how we talk about the members like we're part of the group too! Namjoon is our leader, or our president... Hobi is our sunshine. Guess which one is our lil meow meow 😂 but yeah you're right, it's an unusual thing. The connection is real, and it's very cool, and if you stick around I predict you'll be doing the same thing - because you're sincere, you're creative, you clearly want to connect with people. You're like BTS, you care about things the way they do. At some point you'll realize it feels like they're talking not just to us but to you. 😁 If you want, I mean. You can always wander off. I just have strong suspicions you're going to fit in well around here. Borahae 💜 Oh and finally - watch the full video of ARMY singing to them at Wembley when you have a minute. This video didn't go into the context... They had been told forever that they couldn't sell out stadiums or they'd never succeed outside Korea. Wembley is in England, they filled it, and the staff got the crowd to surprise them by singing Young Forever... Including the Korean parts. They didn't know it would happen and then the whole audience - of English speakers - sang to them in Korean. The video is incredibly touching, and the moment was definitely overwhelming. It's really beautiful. You're doing great!

[@TEEJ-9]

Thanks 4 this! Happy you enjoyed and I'm noting the Wembley down now

[@yessismiles]

You seem like a such a genuine reactor! And i like that you already started to remember lyrics to the songs youve heard of them. Im excited to see the rest of your bora journey :)

[@TEEJ-9]

Much appreciated! Glad to have you onboard

[@ZariDV]

If ever you plan to check out live performances, the channel 'Enjoy BTS More' is great because you get English subs added that are accurate and KZbin tends to be more forgiving of it in terms of copyright.

[@TEEJ-9]

ahhh much appreciated! I'll look into it

[@7Flowers1Dream]

@@TEEJ-9Excellent recommendation. The content creator adds the subs and includes interesting information in the video description. Most reactors unfortunately miss it.

[@tracydowd4013]

Suga does like to dance now. He even wanted to B-boy with J-Hope earlier in their dance journey. I didn't know that until recently. He even did a dance routine to his song Haegeum. When you get to that song, you have to watch the dance practice. It's a hard hitting song, and the dance is the same energy. He did it even though he didn't have to. And he was taking more dance classes during their "break" for solo projects, because he wanted to be good at different types of dance. By the way, Daechwita is part of a trilogy. I'll leave some information on that. and I can link you Seoul if you want. *Suga aka Agust D's Trilogy:* Agust D - Daechwita (turn on CC's) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3jNcoqAZ9-Kjas Agust D - Haegeum (turn on CC's) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6qcoo2IlLR6l5I Agust D - Amygdala (turn on CC's) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4mUlZ6PpLF7jNU *Meanings for the song titles* *Daechwita* - is a genre of Korean traditional music consisting of military music played by wind and percussion instruments, generally performed while the ARMY is marching or as a static performance usually when the King is arriving. (Suga aka Agust D meant the BTS ARMY to be implied.) *Haegeum* - has two meanings. The first, it's a traditional Korean string instrument, resembling a vertical fiddle with two strings, usually played at Royal Court. Also, it means to lift a ban, or release what is forbidden. *Amygdala* - is an almond shaped part of our brain which is commonly thought to form the core of a neural system for processing fearful and threatening stimuli, including detection of threat and activation of our fight or flight response. The amygdala helps to store memories of events and emotions so that an individual may be able to recognize similar events in the future. *Also, this song is on his D-Day album, and it's my favorite, and you will love it also, everyone does.* Agust D (feat. Riuchi Sakamoto & Woosung) Snooze Eng. subs - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHSxopesh56Yldk *For RM, I will link you his Tiny Desk performance, which has Seoul as the first song. It's fully subtitled, just turn on the CC's, and I will link you his two MV's for his album INDIGO* RM - Tiny Desk (Home) Concert w/Eng.subs - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXzKZHmMasyqg8U RM - 'Wild Flower' (with Youjeen) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2Kbk5iVoLegeZI RM - 'Still Life' (with Anderson Paak) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKfJnn9qppeepdE I have been to two BTS concerts and one Agust D concert. And they are the best concerts I've ever been to. The energy is on another level, and I have not come across a song by BTS that I have not liked yet. Which is strange, because with all the artists I have liked, there has always been a few skips on albums. But I just haven't found that yet. The only exception to that would be remixes with other artists that I haven't liked, because it didn't add to or it took away from the original song.

[@TEEJ-9]

Nicee! Much appreciated🙏 Also, agreed on remixes not adding or taking away sometimes.

[@beccal.5369]

Helpful hint for the guide: Not sure if you know.... Korean people counted age differently to others... Korean Age vs International Age - difference is 1-2 years depending on if their birthday has been.... In most older videos, including this guide, they are giving Korean ages so you will need to adjust. The members were only 13-18 years old when they joined BTS and 15-20 yo when they debuted. In Korea when you are born you are considered 1 year old. Then on lunar newyear every year you add another year to your age, no matter what your birthdate is. .... Year of birth - International age at Debut on 13June13 Jin 1992 - 20 yo Suga 1993- 20 yo Suga started with MIDI at 11 JHope 1994 - 19 yo JHope started dancing at 8 RM 1994 - 18 yo RM started rapping at 11 and was well known in the underground scene at 13 Jimin 1995 - 17 yo V 1995 - 17 yo JK 1997 - 15 yo he signed with big hit at 13 Rule of thumb - if it's before their birthday - subtract 2 years to get international age. if it's after their birthday - subtract 1 year to get their international age. The Korean Government has recently (June28 last year) brought in international age as the standard in Korea, but all older videos/ interviews/ shows, will be referencing Korean age. 💜Have a great day

[@TEEJ-9]

Damn, I did in fact NOT know this lol Thanks!

[@EvaC3875]

I have been to their concert. I flew to Las Vegas from San Diego just yo watch their concert for the first time Permission to Dance I became an ARMY 2021 just a baby ARMY. It was such an AMAZING ,UNFORGETABLE experience hearing, seeing them in person. ARMY's are organized and they are patient. I met a lot of friends from that concert. Time flew by fast. When you watch their concert is really worth your time and money because they. Give 200% performance. I'm BTS or nothing.

[@namastan5580]

💜 I'm from San Diego too! Wish I could've gone

[@purpleskiesforever]

Aw. You've been practicing learning their names and faces? 💜💜 Thank you for giving such great attention to BTS. It's very rare in the reaction community. Also, I rarely hear people mention Flyleaf. You're my kind of people. I used to travel on the road a lot and Linkin Park, Flyleaf, Papa Roach, In This Moment, Korn and Skillet were my go-to for blasting the speakers with the windows down while driving. That mix CD got a lot of play. 🙂

[@TEEJ-9]

Rare? ty! Also, hell yea, I've never met another person to mention In This Moment before

[@NinaMarie7]

You are a very observant reactor and seem to have a really friendly and open personality! It is probably a bit overwhelming how much bts content and music there is, but I'm sure even if it is spread out for years, if you want to make bts vids army will be here (sorry in advanced sometimes people are picky or impatient, blame it on the passion :) haha)! Also I really think you will have a good time overall! I didn't expect how much I would end up adoring bts when I first got into them, but they just kept on impressing me and the more I learned of their personalities and story the more i respected them and then the more music I heard I just kept getting surprised and impressed over and over again! no pressure to you, but just from your personality I really think you will enjoy the journey! The lyrics have so much packed in and there is such a great balance of fun songs, deeper songs, even cute songs, and they don't take themselves too seriously and aren't afraid of being dorky and just having fun, yet they also put on some really epic performances, some of the best I have ever seen. Watching their concerts through is always such a great experience even through a screen. I like how you said that even if not everything hits but you don't just jump to hate, i think that is a good quality to have. but I am confident that you would have fun reacting to bts and am glad you're here! For some more goofy laidback fun times you might also enjoy their variety show too!

[@TEEJ-9]

ready for it all & Ty!

[@mariandiedrich-wu5222]

They were given a criteria of perfect dance practices... so although they didn't have a required amount of practice hours they usually practiced twice as long as idol groups.. they quite often practiced 12 to 16 hours a day compared to 8 to 10 for other idols.. they chose to practice that much.. These guys are both more diligent and critical of themselves... I think that's why they broke though to the world market.

[@TEEJ-9]

on another lvl

[@AlexaOleksa]

09:08 i think company wanted to use "beyond the scene" as english name when they entered US market as visible players in 2017, but they subsequently dropped that name, I don't think armys adopted it, cause they already used to BTS, and don't need other meaning. When i came to fandom in 2019 i knew of that second ne but noone used it. "Bulletproof" eventually became very meaningful word for BTS and army, bts uses this word in their songs "Bulletproof pt2, Bulletproof the Eternal", in the song "Run BTS" they have lines "run bulletproof, run". And in korea as well as international fans call them shortly Bangtan (=bulletproof)

[@Cookie-K]

Thank you for taking the time to react to this guide. Many reactors get scared off by how long it is....but the ones that do actually take the time to watch the whole thing are usually glad they did. I enjoyed your reaction so much so that I subscribed to go on this wonderful journey with you. 💜

[@TEEJ-9]

Ty! Glad to have you onboard

[@a.darleneheisserer1028]

I am 51 years old and I was able to catch them in Vegas for two nights, front row against the main stage. (By the way you want around the thrust stage not the main stage, because you can’t see anything. I have been to so many concerts over the years, such as Elton John, Godsmack, ZZ Top, Black Crowes, and many others. No concert has even held a candle to the BTS concerts, and the absolute amazing experience. You feel like you are a part of the show. You feel included. Like you’re in a stadium of one whole big family . I was also able to catch Suga in LA last year. His concerts were absolutely amazing as well.

[@kuroro9949]

BTS or Bangtan Sonyeondan is what's mostly used still, despite the added meaning of Beyond the Scene. It wasn't just RM and SUGA. They trained a bunch of trainees to form a hip hop group but the project changed and it became a k-pop group. Then they got more trainees but more varied with dancers and vocalists. That's why the 3 first members are rappers. Some rapper trainees left when the project changed and were told that they would have to dance and stuff (like their friend and now in-house producer Supreme Boi). RM and SUGA decided to stay and it wasn't an easy choice SUGA didn't want to dance because he comes from the underground scene and it didn't fit the image. RM didn't want to dance either but when the project changed, they had to either quit or dance. The rest is history. Recently, he picked a real interest to dance and took lessons to solidify his skills. He showed his evolution with a choreography on Haegeum that he was really proud of (it's fire; you should check it out!) And he admitted in his show Suchwita that, at some point, him and j-hope would go to some dance stuff which made him temporarily want to become a dancer, haha. Anyway, I think we can safely say that he indeed took a certain liking to it over the years! In their older stuff, you can really hear the heavy influence SUGA had on j-hope's rap, imo. But, as time goes on, you can hear j-hope's rap evolution. I really love how different the 3 of them sound, it's really refreshing in a song! They all release free music on soundcloud for fans. It's just super cute of them to do that About the hierarchy thing with Jin: that's also what happens with RM. Joon is the leader, but it's a linear hierarchy. They try to keep everyone at the same level. RM has more responsibilities than advantages being the leader Their bond is honestly so cool to witness. The amount of respect and love they have for each other is insane 💜

[@MaggieAttanasov]

I am halfway thought out the video and young man...... I wanted to come here and tell you that you are on the right pat of making music. journey ahead will be filled with boundless inspiration drawn from the incredible BTS - their impeccable work ethic and soul-stirring music as their influence is nothing short of transformative.. From personal experience, I've witnessed how BTS ignites a spark within those who revel in creative brainstorming as you said u like doing. You made me curious about your music so I'' ll follow your journey ...

[@evantesseract737]

I felt the same way, I want to see his own music as well!

[@TEEJ-9]

I plan on sharing a bit once I start doing lyric dives more. I think it'd be cool for new/reoccurring viewers so you all could comprehend where I come from w/my music & why I feel or interpret lines a certain way idk thought in progress.

[@bearfamily269]

Don't worry about not being able to pick out J-Hope, he's making a solo comeback this March 29. I'm sure many KZbinrs are going to do the video reaction. Can't wait for J-Hope! 💜

[@evantesseract737]

Yeah! And we all have a few of them we have more trouble recognizing at first. JK and Tae looked alike to me for a bit, and Jin and Suga, which is super hard to imagine now 😂

[@MariaClara_x]

Yeah, no denying Joonie IS our leader, he’s the best leader I’ve ever “interacted” with (I’m 30). He’s a great person and definitely makes a difference as a leader for BTS and us ARMYs. It’s a privilege to be lead by him. 💜 And I’m saying that with zero delulu vibes, it’s just facts, the more you see and know the more you understand this guy’s impact.

[@wends1122]

I'm so excited for our reunion with Jin!! 😂🎉 He will carry the ARMY TORCH!!!🎉💜💯 No shade....but even on their "hiatus", they are still at the top.

[@lynnettebird1600]

"That crowd is enormous" 😂 its even more spectacular in person. When they reconvene after the military hiatus, try to get tickets to a show on the next tour. It's so much friggin fun, even when you're in the nosebleeds.

[@jillgoth7299]

Something you need to understand that is so unique and unlike the typical western artists - it’s not just Jin that made a song for ARMY and put it on SoundCloud for free. They all have multiple songs. In fact, when they have had solo songs outside of BTS solos, or when the rap line produce their mixtapes, they all went on SoundCloud for free. Not a single one of these releases were done publicly for money. In fact, there were MVs for tracks on many of the mixtapes and all were free gifts to fans. It’s only recently since the members have enlisted and paused BTS activities to pursue their solo artist work have some of the SoundCloud mix tapes and singles been added to streaming platforms under the individual artist’s names. And that’s where Super Tuna fits - a fun little song that Jin and another guy from their staff came up with on the fly while they were fishing. They actually made it into a song and then to the beach in LA while they were there to make a quick MV. All for the fans.

[@Imme_begin]

I saw it read recently that close to 1/3 of their songs were free songs on SoundCloud at one time. It sure if that is accurate or not.

[@TEEJ-9]

😭I'm inspired now

[@7Flowers1Dream]

@@TEEJ-9The rap line song Ddaeng is one of those free gifts, yet it’s so full of clever wordplay and cultural references that following it up with an explanation video is a MUST to fully appreciate it (DKDKTV has a good one). It’s still not available on streaming platforms but it’s an absolute GEM and very popular with fans. PLEASE react to a live performance (there’s a fun full-group version where the rappers share their verses with the vocalists, but the original version is only RM, Suga and J-Hope - feel free to include both! As you can see, we don’t mind long reactions) 💜💜💜

[@anitaherbert1037]

Everything they did was filmed. It is released as different content RUN BTS, IN THE SOOP, their Staycations, RISE OF BANGTAN, etc. One thing we see is how encouraging RM as a leader is of all the members. Even V got clapped for his first scratchy attempts to learn the violin. Under his encouragement all members developed their own musical style and were encouraged to write compose and produce. He set the example with the rest of the rap line to produce their solo work. This atmosphere of perfect collaboration cooperation and experimentation, a creative hothouse is what made BTS. The humour silliness and love helped them deal with the multiple death threats, hate campaigns and industry dirty tricks.

[@shushanhovhannisyan2456]

Hi from Armenia. I’m ARMY since 2020. If you want watch and amazed with their live performance check up MMA 2018 and MMA 2019.

[@mariammnatsakanyan7598]

I am since 2014 and agree with her check up performance MMA 2018 and 2019 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@TEEJ-9]

@@mariammnatsakanyan7598 Noted!

[@eileencritchley4630]

Wembley Stadium yes we sang to BTS. Brit's will often sing to the artist they've paid to see. We are a nation that love's to sing.

[@squiffleskafe2627]

You NEED to see live. BTS is amazing, but Army is just there like a hug. It is the most amazing, kind, giving atmosphere ever. Everyone was so nice. No shoving, no rude comments, just love.

[@TEEJ-9]

I wish to experience that one day.

[@thecopycatcustomvintage]

You mentioned crowd control a few times. I'm a firm believer that they could just leave ARMYs in a venue unattended and we would be orderly and leave the venue as we found it. Hell, we clean up our own trash!

[@TEEJ-9]

damn, respectable!

[@bereasonable8018]

Army follow the examples of the members. There is video of some of the members picking up water bottles and trash left by people around them when an award show is over.

[@sharonnelson3713]

Hi there! I’m really enjoying your exploration of BTS. You are doing great. I also want to let you know how much I appreciate your clean language which I find rare and refreshing with YT contents. BTS has never stood for “behind the scene” and often reactors mistakenly say it because it’s a familiar phrase. They did rename BTS as Beyond the Scene however I always think of them as Bangtan Sonyeondan and always will. The difference between BTS and almost everyone else in K-pop is that their CEO was a visionary who did things differently from everyone else. As the guide outlined, Bang PD encouraged and gave them the freedom to be involved in almost every aspect of the making music and performances. He told them to use their own personal experiences to write songs. That’s why so many of us were able to resonate with the lyrics. Either you were experiencing similar experiences or have experienced them. The facets of BTS are so many that we are always amazed and intrigued by them.

[@stefaniekritzler6401]

Thank you for your genuine reaction. I had the privilege of seeing Suga aka Agust D in Chicago last may. I’ve been to many concerts, but nothing comes close to that night. The energy, talent, Army, vibe. Outstanding. They will be back from their military service before we know it, but they have been kind enough to provide us content while they are away. We purple you 💜🇺🇸

[@TEEJ-9]

Ouu! That sound like a highlight of a night. Ty!💜

[@mala-dd8fg]

Btw great to find a genuine reactor like you. Have a good journey, pause as and when necessary, enjoy the ride and what you learn about being humble ,being a genuine artist and person, about the trials and tribulations as an artist. Here's to you discovering BTs and all that comes with being an ARMY. Please do look up and watch explanation videos to appreciate and recognise the social commentary that is contained in BTS lyrics. Also take time to appreciate each member when you get to their solo work. 61 year old here appreciating you. Borahae!

[@TEEJ-9]

💜Thanks & will do!

[@annisasaharuddin7638]

Your reaction for SUGA, remains me of my first reaction 😂😂😂 the more you study him, the more you fall for him ❤

[@TEEJ-9]

Def gotta get into his lyrics

[@annpeace1319]

Poor boys whenever i watch that part when they were on the streets asking people to attend their free concert i can't hold back my tears 😢they really worked hard to reach where they are now they inspired me alot not to never guve up quickly i love BTS and am proud Army thanks for your reaction its amazing they deserve heaven 💜💜💜💜💜

[@TEEJ-9]

Felt that! Hopefully I'll know as much as other ARMYs sometime along this journey. Ty!

[@almastabassum875]

You should check out Outro tear, ddaeng, ugh, cyphers1-4 by rapline these tracks are fire🔥 you will not regret it.. And BTS's main tracks like Fake love, Idol, Fire Blood Sweat & Tears etc there are a lottt.. Speaking of their live performances their performances are like no other... They have the best performances..when you watch a MV you should also watch a live performance.

[@jenniferrassart3054]

You should check out the interview with RM and Pharell Williams and RM's solo album Indigo. They will or have worked together (it still has to be released). He also did a documentary where he talks about his inspiration for every song and each featured artist (Erykah Badu, Anderson Paak, various Korean artists) and producers talks about their collaboration (Indigo Film Magazine). He also gave a free concert in a small venue for only 200 people (RM live at the Rolling Hall in Seoul). You should check it out!

[@evantesseract737]

Oh that Pharell interview is a great recommendation! As a fellow songwriter especially, I think he'd get a ton out of that and the rest of what you've mentioned - anytime RM talks songwriting.

[@TEEJ-9]

@@evantesseract737 interest piqued

[@amberpearce710]

Also just so he knows the YT video of the Pharrell interview has a little bit missing compared to if you are listening to it on the podcast. Both are great though!

[@becgr]

Suga produced and sung in a song by psy called “that that”- it’s a total bop check it out

[@MissSmartypants555]

Hi dear. 68yo Army here. Just started watching and am loving it. Where have you been hiding? Well anyway, I'm glad I found you.

[@TEEJ-9]

I've been living under a rock it seems lol Thank you!

[@jenniferrassart3054]

Borahae: I love you or I purple you 💜, hyung: oldest brother, maknae: youngest

[@TheHellthirteen]

Mild correction: hyung is any brother older than you, not just the oldest. I think there's a word for the oldest but I don't remember it. Hyung is also used for any person you work with who is senior to you but not like... superior? They will call people from other groups hyung, they are now able to call Hitman Bang hyung etc. It's like showing closeness and respect at the same time, I think.

[@TheHellthirteen]

Matnae. That's the oldest I think

[@ruthfischer7615]

@@TheHellthirteen Hyung is used by males for older males. Gender and age forms the word used for the bond.

[@LPnerd]

@@TheHellthirteen JIn is the only member that is called Hyung by all of them. however the younger members also refer to suga Hobie, and RM as Hyung.

[@TheHellthirteen]

@LPnerd Jin is the eldest (matnae) and is called hyung by everyone, yes. Jungkook, being the maknae, calls everyone hyung, even the other members of the maknae line because they are still older than him. V and Jimin are the same age, I don't think it matters whose birthday is first because you only age up at new year, so V doesn't call Jimin hyung even though he was born a few months earlier.

[@rochelledunlap9993]

Friends was used in Eternals during the scene where they go to get the Indian hero (their names escape me) from the movie set. If you watch the entire scene BTS gets a shout out also. The lightsticks at the concerts are synced to blue tooth and change colors throughout the concerts. Purple is usually reserved for songs by BTS to ARMY.

[@TEEJ-9]

I like that

[@muktaparab4766]

The fact that you mentioned Linkin Park 🥺 Linkin Park was my first favorite "band" and no one could actually grab my attention, until BTS! LP and BTS connected with me sooo deeply. They are my absolute favorites!

[@TEEJ-9]

A bit of LP fans are w/BTS as well...that's awesome

[@arimaca8084]

It's so cool that you mentioned John Cena since he's also army and has openly spoken about his love for BTS!!

[@kawtharmohammed4424]

They officially use bulletproof scout or Bangtan Sonyeodan

[@jenniferrassart3054]

Seoul is from RM's mixtape Mono from 2018. He performed it at a Tiny desk concert (with a live band) together with 2 songs of his solo album Indigo. It's really good.

[@evantesseract737]

It got firmly lodged in my head at one point before I knew what it was and I spent ages googling the bits I could remember, which, because I didn't know what the song was... Wasn't much. I thought it was "I love you so" not "I love you Seoul." I almost threw my phone when I finally found it by going backwards through RMs work 😂

[@patriapaulafranceschavez8992]

You are stoke for Suga!! way to go.🫡🫡🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@AREM94]

Going to BTS concert is the best not only because of their energetic performance but the ARMYs presence makes the experience exceptional. It’s the nicest fandom.

[@DingDDingg]

Whenever i saw a new reactor or its their first time reacting to this video, its always make me cry somehow Their journey never easy, but the hate continues.. the hater never even want to know about them or us (ARMY) Some people even didnt want to be friend with bts fans, People can have different like, different opinions, but they always spread love and only positive things 💜

[@TEEJ-9]

Love the energy and positive vibes!

[@shelliblossom8953]

not only was their song in the movie they was mention by name. i find it so funny bts is now canon in mcu, it was a short clip while they was in a plane

[@KimberlyMichelle3]

Commenting again because you asked for it lol Went from Tennessee to California (Sofi Stadium Day 3) for their last concert before they left for the military. Unforgettable experience! They are so much fun live and sound so good. Honestly, it all goes by so fast and you're trying to see everything. We were on the floor but in the back and we're both 5'4'' so we had to watch the screens most of the time. If you can't get in the first 5 rows just sit in the bleachers. It would have been much more enjoyable. Still had fun bc it was BTS in the flesh!

[@nanpolaris4806]

Loving your intelligent reactions and comments, and your willingness to do the work to immerse yourself in the subject. ARMY loves a genuine BTS reactor. Keep up the great work! 💜

[@TEEJ-9]

😭Thank you!

[@Imme_begin]

BTW, we recently found out that two members are releasing new music this month. J-Hope will release a 6 track album and Jk is featured in one of the songs. And we were JUST told that V is putting out a single. B looking for them. 😊 When you were talking about Jimin being out there by himself promoting, you mentioned that you are on the shy side. Jung Kook was EXTREMELY shy and he was the one talking to people on the streets of Hollywood in English asking “Please come to our concert” for free. If he can do it, you can do it if it comes to that. 😊 Also, just two more things. When JK said he was 15 when he joined, he was actually 13z until June 2023 Korea configured age different than the international way. They considered a person to be 1 the day they were born and everyone gained a year each new year. So you could literally be 2 days old and considered to be 2 years old in Korea. 😊 And, right after V explained the color purple, he told the crowd that he made it up, but the definition stuck. I always thought that was cool. Btw I subscribed. I really like you. Also, main is the top and lead is right after main so, for example, JK is the main vocalist and lead dancer; and Jimin is the lead vocalist and main dancer. My suggestions: “Run BTS” dance “Fake Love” “Not Today” “Blood Sweat and Tears” “Jamais Vu” “Stay Gold” “Film Out” Members (I’ll make suggestions not in this video) RM “Wildflower” Suga “Agust D” J Hope - “More” Jin “The Astronaut” JK “Standing Next to You” V “Slow Dancing” Jimin “Like Crazy”

[@TEEJ-9]

Ouu that's some good news. stuck for a reason it seems lol and thank you!

[@tanyaaaaaaaa29]

Hey just wanted to ask say you were looking cute in that hoodie😭💗 And Thankyou for the reactions😊 really appreciate it.

[@robertenck2423]

I absolutely consider them my brothers. I know that may sound a bit crazy, but the way they are so open about what goes on inside them creates a connection that is powerful, And the way they interact with each other is what I think everyone wants for their own family. So in these ways, ARMY & BTS just feel like one family. One safe place where we are supported and uplifted when we are feeling down, and where we can gather to celebrate happy moments, too.

[@TEEJ-9]

Not crazy at all. I have felt the same before. Family vibes for sure

[@CarVivLie]

JK turns on Vlive, now Weverse, and sings live--sometimes for over an hour--taking live requests from ARMY. And sometimes we just watch him fold his laundry--or fall asleep. He does it all! LOL

[@TEEJ-9]

This is new lol I believe it though

[@7Flowers1Dream]

@@TEEJ-9Oh, he is something else 😂 I have only been ARMY for a year and I got to see him cook, work out, fold laundry, vacuum, test a new mic, play a card trick, react to content, and of course sing random & requested songs. Even experienced the live stream equivalent of drunk dialing at around 4am 😂. He was by far the most active live streamer but RM also sang some songs for us. That’s how one ends up feeling like part of the group.

[@TEEJ-9]

@@7Flowers1Dream lol love it!

[@jenniferrassart3054]

RM is a poet with his words. They're very deep. He has the most influence in the writing of the BTS songs. All songs haveca deeper meaning. Sometimes it's way more deeper than you would think. There's also a fictional storyline that runs through the M/V's. There are explanation video's for both (xceleste and bookish theorirs).

[@evantesseract737]

While I agree, I think it's best to say that *almost* all songs have deeper meaning - there have always been a few that aren't that deep. Don't want to send folks down a super deep rabbit hole looking for layers in Dimple 😁

[@katiemayo1518]

I love how engaged you are with what you're watching! Glad I subscribed and I'm looking forward to more of your BTS reactions!

[@TEEJ-9]

Thanks! More around the corner

[@pambarab5506]

I play a game when I'm travelling... I wear a BTS tshirt in a busy public area and wait to see how long it takes for another Army to approach me. The longest time so far is about 30 minutes in Saudia Arabia. Army's are everywhere! I have friends around the world that I communicate with now. We are a family.

[@mariajosemejia179]

Some recommendations to get to know the members better! To explore their music: You should dive into the title tracks of their albums-all of which are amazing! (Don't forget to pay attention to the lyrics.) Some of my favorites are: 1. Blood, Sweat, and Tears 2. Not Today 3. Idol 4. Boy in Luv 5. Black Swan 6. Life Goes On 7. I Need You 8. Run For amazing performances, watch these live: 1. Run BTS 2. Black Swan 3. Dionysus 4. Outro: Tear 5. House of Cards 6. Baepsae 7. Outro: Wings For standout performances at award shows: 1. BTS MMA 2018 2. Butter at the Grammy Awards 3. MMA 2019 4. MMA 2020 5. MAMA 2017 6. Dynamite at the Grammy Awards 7. (Not an awards show) BTS Tiny Desk Concert *To discover their solos:* - Seokjin: Watch "The Astronaut" MV and the live performance in Argentina. His song "Moon" (watch it live) is dedicated to us, ARMYs, and is the sweetest song ever. "Awake" showcases his vocal talent, and of course, my all-time favorite, "Epiphany." - Yoongi: He has three albums, all amazing. The song you liked is called "Agust D" and is from his self-titled album, I recommend watching the Scar trilogy: 1. Daechwita (about Yoongi the rapper), 2. Haegum (about Yoongi the musician), and 3. Amygdala (about Yoongi the human). - Hoseok: He has an album and a mixtape. The mixtape, "Hope World," represents the J-Hope ARMY knows, and "Jack in the Box," the album, shows a deeper side of his persona. Both are amazing live, especially tracks like "Hope World" and "P.O.P (Piece Of Peace) Pt.1" from "Hope World," and "Arson," "More," and "Future" from "Jack in the Box." - Namjoon: With a mixtape, an album, and several solos (plus amazing collabs), you can't experience his music fully without understanding his lyrics-he's a poet at heart. For hard rap, listen to "Do You" and "Joke." From "Mono" (the mixtape), check out "Seoul" (the one you liked), "Forever Rain," and "everythingoes." From "Indigo" (album), listen to "All Day," "Wild Flower," and "Forg_tful." Don't miss his Tiny Desk concert for a live experience. - Jimin: His album "Face" is a masterpiece. "Like Crazy" is exceptional, and "Set Me Free" is a must-see live. "Filter" and "Lie" are also amazing, and "Promise" is one of the best gifts to fans we have ever had. - Tae: You need to see him live, and luckily, he performed his full album "Layover" across various shows. "Le Jazz de V" is also a fantastic experience. Don't miss his OSTs like "Sweet Night." My favorite song of his is "Inner Child" it helped me through a tough time. - Jungkook: His album "Golden" is a masterclass in modern pop. Listen to the entire album and then watch the performances because that boy can DANCE. "Begin" and "Euphoria" are classic Jungkook tracks. DON'T FORGET TO READ THE LYRICS. To get to know THEM as individuals, watch behind-the-scenes content like "Bangtan Bombs," shooting sketches, and BTS Run episodes-they're funny but insightful.* TIP: A great way to explore BTS is to make your viewing a three-part meal. For example, watch the MV for "Fake Love," then the live performance, followed by the shooting sketch of the MV. Or an award show performance followed by the behind-the-scenes of said preformance

[@TEEJ-9]

Want to do a 3 pt meal, but gotta get better at videos b4 they become common

[@mandeefarley1399]

So, the songs you mentioned liking are: RM - Seoul Suga - Daechwita (pronounced like day-chi-ta) - this song is SO GOOD. Please note it is the first in a trilogy - follows same characters. The last one is…it hits hard. Suga has been through a lot in his life, and he writes with unflinching honesty. Brought a lot of us to tears when we saw it. I feel like there was another one, but I can’t remember it! Anyway, enjoy your journey! I’ve enjoyed your reactions! You are very genuine. I highly suggest watching them live. They are usually better live because they really put extra effort and feeling into it for ARMY.

[@camievarela9482]

I’ve been to one concert and that was PTD Las Vegas. It was the most amazing experience EVER! Army is amazing and just so full of energy and love. The best concert I have ever experienced period! Their stage presence and over all performance is unforgettable. I am proud to be ARMY and to be a part of this amazing group of people. I can’t wait for you to get into all of their music and solo projects. You will never be bored with them. 💜🫰🏼💜

[@AlexaOleksa]

30:24 i think they have around 300 group songs and around 100 solo songs that are not part of bts albums It is aproximate number, i also don't include remixes and songs translated in japanese for example

[@carlamanso6479]

These guys were made for the stage. I saw the Brazil show in 2019 and it was crazy. One of the best shows I've been to.

[@pyejammiesfanfic640]

I must have watched reactors react to this soooooo many times and I enjoy it every time. Hopefully Taylor will be updating this soon. She's certainly planning to bring it up to the present as so much has happened since 2022. Although BTS is supposed to stand for, 'Beyond the Scene', to make it easier for non Koreans but RM said rather tersely that it's not that, it is Bangtan Sonyeondan. (Pronounce it, Bangtan Sonyondan. The 'eo' sound is more like the 'o' in 'song'.) When they introduce themselves they say they are BTS so stick with that. They are very fan focused and do so much for us. Early ARMYs supported them and fought for them through the hard times and they are concerned to pay back that help and love us. Listen to the song, 'Magic Shop', to understand how we are in each other's hearts. SUGA has a couple of little happy dances he does and he's said he really enjoys dancing now. You'll find fan cams which focus on a particular member so you can see that he is a very good dancer but isn't in the dance line which is J-Hope, Jimin, Jungkook and V. Watch his talk show, Suchwita, to get some insight into his background and into the backgrounds of those he interviews. He's a softie inside who loves watching cat videos and his family dog, Holly. If the others see a cat while they're out they send him a photo. He's known to the fandom as, Lil Meow Meow, but strangely doesn't have a cat of his own. When I see all the things which J-Hope is afraid of I wonder how he manages in the army where he's now a corporal training others but then I remember that when it comes to it he puts his fears aside and works through it. He's known to the fandom and his brothers as, 'Hobi'. He was the first to step out as a soloist and performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago where he headlined. He is full of fun but looks amazing in designer clothes and his skill as dance captain is incredible. Jin was at a physical university in Seoul. Getting into a university in Seoul is a very prestigious thing to do. He plays his intelligence down but he got accepted early and the younger pupils at his school went up to his classroom to see the guy who got into a Seoul uni. He's now a sergeant in the army training others. He has such a wonderful outlook on life. He might be the oldest but he says that he and JK have an 8 year old's mentality so they just like to mess around together especially on stage. Jin tries to do something fun for us during the encores at concerts. Look at all the different things he wore on his head for the LA concerts. JK was so lucky to be brought up through his teenage years by hyungs with such good values. He says that he started off being selfish and wanting everything for himself but they helped set him on the right path to becoming a thoughtful adult. He sings a lot of the song guides and the adlibs. Being the group's centre at such a young age (he was 14 in international age, 15 Korean age, when they debuted) must have been very hard for him. V is such a divergent character. They thought he was an alien at first. He had a buzz cut and RM thought he was going to be trouble. He ran round the apartment making noises and talking in his TaeTae language but eventually they accepted him and realised that it wasn't an act, it was just how he was at that age. They've got used to translating TaeTae now and he has calmed down as he has matured and is very much his own man. A lot of K-Pop singers also act. Unfortunately V has only acted once in, 'Hwarang' but he did a great job and made some real friends through that experience. It's where he met Park Seo-jun and Park Hyung-sik who, along with Parasite actor, Choi Woo-shik and rapper, Peakboy, formed the friendship group known as, The Wooga Squad. We hope he will return to acting after he is demobbed. He chose to go into the special unit of the police for his army service and is part of the city anti terrorist squad which he had to do extra training for. Yes, it was Jimin and V singing in The Eternals but I'd just listen to the song they sang which is, 'Friends', and is about their relationship as soulmates. They are same age friends called, chingu. They went to school together when they were trainees. Jimin and JK have gone into the army under the buddy system where they will stay in the same unit together. They are in the same unit as Jin but he'll be demobbed in June. Jimin and Jungkook must be a formidable duo with their martial arts and boxing skills. Jimin may be a, cutie luvverly, sexy, sweet guy but he can defend himself and has impressive muscles like JK. Add that to his wonderful contemporary dancing skills and unique singing voice and you have one hell of an entertainer. Thank you for reacting to our wonderful boys (they may be adults but in the UK any group of males is referred to as, 'boys',) BTW you will soon learn to recognise them by their voices. There are other great K-Pop singers but each of BTS has a voice with a distinctive colour. Their individual talents and lack of ego is what makes them so very special.

[@TEEJ-9]

Thank you! *recognize them by voice* update in progress lol

[@amberpearce710]

Slight correction: Tae (nickname for V) just recently acted in a music video of another idol named IU (she is a very famous soloist idol & actor in Korea), the music video/song “Love Wins All”….However as far as kdrama he has only acted in one drama. Although it wouldn’t surprise me if sometime in the future he acts but we shall see… (Suga aka Yoongi has also been praised for his acting abilities in his music videos and been encouraged to try acting but so far he has said he doesn’t think he is fit for it, but we shall see. Yoongi tends to surprise ARMY & also likes to do stuff for ARMY so we shall see as well…I personally think he would be an amazing actor)

[@pyejammiesfanfic640]

@@amberpearce710 oh yes, I had forgotten that.

[@Ween4ever]

Yes, Yoongi did say though that he’d act, but rather be a supporting role than the main actor. Such a Yoongi thing to say 😊💜🇨🇦

[@Ween4ever]

As a new subscriber, many already mentioned things you may like, I’m going to recommend that you react to Xceleste BTS Hardships. This one by Taylor is amazing and I’ve seen reactors watch it so many times. Love your genuine, honest, insightful comments and things you notice or ask. The Hardships is barely touching the surface in this one since it’s more about each member and how BTS has grown together along with ARMY. You’re doing great! Borahe 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🇨🇦

[@cboz6137]

I like your display set up with you on the right and the video left almost full screen. Nice. Also, if you ever get into the youngest member (Jungkook)'s living room lives, you have the same background lighting! LOL. Fun! BTS short for Bangtan Sonyeondon but when they got big in America, you know mainstream Americans just can't handle a foreign name so it has morphed into Beyond the Scene. These guys are nothing if not versatile and always changing so I don't think it matters much, they are just BTS. Daechwita part of a trilogy with two songs on his newest album Heageum (meaning a freedom from what was forbidden but also a traditional instrument) and Amygdala (the part of our brain responsible for rational thought and processing all our past traumas to help us protect ourselves moving forward). You'll want to do all three in that order. They are stand alone songs but Yoongi said he wrote them with the trilogy in mind and they share a sort of flow. RM Seoul is so good. I didn't discover it until later in my journey but it is one I'll listen to every time it comes on the playlist. I am not sure how soon you will want to check out JOKE. But when you do, use this link!!!!! it is not even kind of okay if you use the official one that doesn't have actual translation or you get the Russian translation one. This is the one to use. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hamwo3WEd7yeqa8si=PZ7YRNXVFO-DUmP2 Pretty much anything Yoongi or RM have ever done is worth listening too. They pour their souls into their songs. JHOPE Arson is fire too. But for BTS in general, check out Born Singer. They wrote it on the beat of JCole's Born Sinner back in 2013 shortly after their debut. It gives a good look at their mindset (which is the same today) and one of the many ways they mix rap with vocals. In 2022 JCole gave them permission to include it on their Anthology album. While I don't typically prefer stage mixes, this is a fan fave. It juxtaposes their early stage with one they did about 5 years later. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGa6fYWNgr6te7csi=AKcZ8LjmjobR6BYd For fun, you could do their new released version for their anthology after it and see how RM always manages to change the years in his rap but also, just to see how they evolved over 10 years. I'll include it just in case. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXmXeo2tbrWMnc0si=e9OITEuiYvIH-4Rs And another fun BTS start is the Run BTS dance practice. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6K6ZauOisygpNEsi=e8HYiy1aG7dt2Ay4 Also when you need lyrics and meanings behind them check out doolset at Wordpress. doolsetbangtan.wordpress.com Just type in the song name and they pretty much gotcha covered. They are one of the best I've seen and tend to give all interpretations of double entenders etc. Also, best to try not to use the color coded lyrics. They are usually rushed out for views and inaccurate and never fixed. KZbin channel called Dial6137 tends to do a pretty great job. Also, for live performances with Eng Subs (which we prefer live because they are almost always better live, which is insane given their intense choreo etc, but they don't lip sync and they still don't miss often. They do run a background track but it is obviously just that and if they miss something they just laugh or smile at the camera with an oops, but they don't lip sync). Anyway... a channel called Enjoy BTS More works hard to ensure the best subs with the live versions, which can be difficult to find subs for and her videos usually don't get taken down.

[@TEEJ-9]

ahh I'll take note of these for sure. thank you!

[@KimmyGibson]

As a songwriter yourself, please note that songs like 'Daechwita' and others have explanation videos from a Korean perspective that go with them. I would highly suggest checking to see if there is one and doing the MV along with the explanation video. You will be amazed at just how genius their songwriting really is!! New Subscriber, borahae, ARMY grandma Edit to Add: you might also be interested in watching the fan made videos about Jungkook's artistic talent....you can relate.

[@TEEJ-9]

I'll take note of both of those! Thank you

[@amberpearce710]

Just so you know their are two explanation videos for Deawticha that honestly is a debate which one people like better lol. Most people will recommend dkdktv but the other one is Bookish Theories. Personally I think both are great & both add different meanings & perspectives.

[@ArtsyMario]

So happy that you reacted to this guide to BTS. They are truly amazing and wonderful men. As for BTS concerts, I have been to 1 BTS concert, and it is AMAZING!!! They are even more better LIVE! They give it their all when they are performing in their concerts. ARMYs will be singing along with them and dancing in their seats, while BTS will be dancing around, sometimes spraying water from their bottle to the crowd. They truly make it feel like you will be partying and having a lot of fun with them all throughout the concert. I can't wait for them to come back from their mandatory military duties and do their concert tours again, I will definitely be going to one!

[@TEEJ-9]

That sounds like one hell of an experience for only 1 concert. So cool

[@tracyblack8870]

BTS had 2 sold out concert at the Iconic WEMBLEY STADIUM in 2019 and they were only the 12th artists in the world to achieve this, I can't wait until our guys come back to us in 2025, I can't see them doing a world tour in 2025 it will probably be 2026 and I know they have to come back to WEMBLEY so I will definitely be there this time 💜

[@aruzhanmakhmut]

I'm loving your content, and your pure interest to bts! I think you gonna love both their solo and group music, so enjoy. also, please, pay attention to lyrics of their music, especially suga has deep and soulful lyrics(actually they all have, just suga's music is relatable for me personally)

[@TEEJ-9]

thank you! Also, can't wait to get more into them both.

[@imajinallthepurple]

1:43 Actually ARMY is kind of different on a number of points, including crowd control. BTS's concerts are notoriously safe because if the venue is understaffed or ill prepared ARMY has been known to self-manage and step up and direct both people and traffic. That's just one area where this fandom is different though. I highly recommend Boracity Magazine's video How The BTS ARMY Changed Fandom Behaviour to learn more about us. Boracity Magazine also has a string of videos that you might find interesting as a musician/lyricist, like for example BTS vs Radio, BTS vs Spotify or Why The Music Industry Is Terrified Of BTS. They'll not only give you a great insight into the group but also the music industry as a whole. Btw, since Taylor didn't include it in the guide, ARMY is an acronym for Adorable Representatives MC for Youth. Doesn't sound quite as daunting, right?! 😅 I'm fast closing in on being a so-called Silver ARMY (age 50+) and I've honestly never experienced a fandom like this before. We're truly all ages, races, genders, nationalities, faiths, social groups, etc. This fandom has literally helped restore my rather tattered faith in humanity (even if we do squabble sometimes because hey - we're only human after all 🤷🤭) and it's all because we found something and someone to connect us and make us realise that maybe we're not entirely different deep down. 😉 Heck, we even help and support each other across the world when and if we can and have been known to be very charitable towards each other as well as the outside world. - a danish ARMY, age 48 💜 (And you pretty much nailed "Borahae" so don't worry about it. 😄👍)

[@TEEJ-9]

Ouu! noted. Also, AREMYs "ranking" is kinda cool..I want to be silver 😅I hope to dive into a bit more on ARMY as well sometime and thanks!

[@lizalbuquerque8706]

Jimin is my bias… love all his music, but all 7 of them are amazing artists individually and together BTS is magic. They have done so much more in the last three years. Loved your reaction!

[@TEEJ-9]

Much appreciated~

[@Kett6363]

I love when you say pause and play! I know what to expect! Supertuna says so much about Jin and his spirit of fun!For a long time we identified the members by mic colour but recently they switched them up. Face recognition is impressive. And knowing song lyrics already! Wow. Baby Army in the making!PD Banf the chair of Hybe former President of BigHit says BTS love each other fiercely!

[@outrolars]

Thank you for this genuine reaction 💜 I answered some of your questions while I am watching below 😆 9:30 the group's name has always been BTS. BangTan Sonyeondan in full Korean, which is translated to Bulletproof Boyscouts in English. In 2017, they added another meaning which is Beyond the Scene, to describe that they are expanding/reaching beyond the scene and opening new doors. This is also the time they introduced the new and current logo (the door shaped logo) and introduced the ARMY logo as well (super rare for any artists to do this) which is the inverted logo of their logo, and if you combine it, it will form a shield, which is also a call to their previous bulletproof vest/shield logo. We also call them a lot of other names but the most common names are Bangtan and Tannies. 13:15 About the integrated content, I think Suga was just asked to describe what K-Pop is and that is his answer. It is an integrated content of music, visual, dancing, etc. But we always say that their genre is BTS and that they are now waaaay bigger than K-Pop. 41:31 Yeah, maybe I will sound crazy, but there is a song called Otsukare by Suga and j-hope. You should react to it and discover the range of the rappers 🤣 52:57 Borahae is the combination of Saranghae (I love you) and Bora-saek (Purple color) so it is "I Purple You" in English. 1:01:51 Speaking of John Cena, he's actually an ARMY and his bias is j-hope 🤭 1:05:50 That issue was just recently, in 2022, when BTS was on the Grammys and performing in Las Vegas for their 4 sold out shows in Allegiant Stadium. And RM called him out about his comments actually lol

[@amylou3340]

Love this, When you said at 13:15 about Suga I believe that He had said this at Interview when The Group was Visiting The Grammy Museum for the First time. Or at least that’s where I heard it, I believe He also Mentioned something about It being like a Song Camp as Well, V and Jimin said they Both Visited or stayed at One during their Album Making Process when They were on Sugas Show.!!

[@outrolars]

@@amylou3340 ahh yes right, it was at the Grammy Museum interview where he said that

[@amylou3340]

@@outrolars Ok cool, they have done so many interviews over the years it’s hard to remember them all.

[@TEEJ-9]

thnks 4 this! Also, he's an ARMY w/J-hope bias? would've never guessed

[@amylou3340]

@@TEEJ-9 No Problem!! I am what is known as OT7 but I tend to gravitate towards V and Yoongi

[@DianeBrees]

It’s so fun to watch new bts comintaters to see why we have such a love for them. Everyone who watches this by the end has a special good feeling. Thank you

[@valm5892]

You're nice, keep going. These 7 guys are seriously something very special. I love them all so much. After a while it's impossible to not love them ALL.

[@juvenaalpar8228]

And here i am again crying over your reaction 😭😭😭 though im an army for 9 years already but still watching these kind of reaction makes me cry over and over again...🥹thank u so much.💜💜💜

[@BrilliantHuman]

1:45 About all those Army in the stadium. That's what's so hilarious about the music industry trying to discredit BTS' streaming numbers...Billboard mag even suggested we were bots and literally asked RM about it...but those numbers are backed by audience numbers. They have literally sold out Wembley Stadium for 2 nights and there were still 10s of thousands of people wanting tickets and sold out Citi Field in NYC in 20 min.

[@TEEJ-9]

....whaa? that's crazy talk from them. yall show up and show out

[@isabellelovelace]

Loved your reaction, bts is amazing

[@Umbrela11]

I really love your reactions They're so calm, genuine and chill Thank you for that 💜

[@TEEJ-9]

Much appreciated! Glad to have you here.

[@Caca-yq2di]

Dude you’re so sweet and you seem so genuinely interested💜❤️

[@TEEJ-9]

Thank you!!

[@thegeekoutgirl]

13:07 That's Suga's quote from the Grammy Museum interview from 2018. I can't find that full interview anymore on official sites but there's some people on here that reuploaded it and i DEFINITELY recommend you watch it instead of taking other people's word for it and see Suga's words himself. Also, it's a great interview tbh where the members talk a lot about their processes and other things. In my opinion, BTS started off in a very kpop standard way (i.e. music shows, adding vocalists and dances, etc etc. there's actually a pretty good video essay by bby gang mag that talks about it) even though in the early days they were considered more hiphop and rap. However there have been instances where the members themselves have said they were kpop and are kpop idols. That being said, as a whole group, discography and all, they've grown beyond that categorization. So you could say they are kpop and beyond. But I know it can be a touchy subject for a lot of army so there will always be debates about this. Oh funny side note, there was an unofficial twt account years ago that claimed to be a kpop coalition of some sort that claimed to expel BTS and ARMY from kpop so armys joke a lot about not being part of kpop anymore because of that too hahahah.

[@SheilaTayRadcliffe]

My guess is your bias is Suga (aka Agust D aka Yoongi), your eyes light up whenever his music comes on, or when you see him. It's so endearing to see how you are relating to them and having so much fun on your BTS journey. I'm really enjoying your reactions as well. Well done.

[@TEEJ-9]

Thank you! It's a toss up between 2 rn

[@naynayhope]

Loving the channel so far. I’m excited to see more reactionsss.

[@TEEJ-9]

Ty! Glad to have you here!

[@minkeytalk]

Super tuna was a fun song that created a dance challenge similar to that of baby shark and we all know how viral that went with young and old alike.

[@TEEJ-9]

oh dear, I'd forgotten about baby shark lol It got ahold of me at one point. Super tunaaa!

[@ashleyder9164]

In The Eternals, the song Friends plays when they first go to meet with Bollywood guy, can't remember his name...but it starts playing somewhere during that scene and continues very subtly in the background while they're on the plane.

[@honeybearandbugcrochet]

You did a phenomenal job editing 😊 thank you for a great and genuine reaction! Hope you enjoy the songs that caught your ear, cant wait to see those reactions in the future! 💜

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

That last part...I concur! I love BTS, but their song "Home"...sadly, I wasn't really fond of it the first time I heard it. Fast forward a bit. Jimmy Fallon - BTS Week - They performed "Home" on one of the nights. I still can't explain why/how/etc., but something about that specific performance just...hit different. "Home" is now on pretty much every one of my BTS play lists. If you're not sure about a song, I do highly recommend a lyric video (DO take them with a grain of salt though. Very few languages translate directly into another, Korean especially so with English. So, yeah, some of the wording is off now and then, but they are usually enough to give you the basics of what the song's about), a dance practice, a live performance (they eat CD's for breakfast...many of their lives are BETTER than the CD's!), and/or an explanation video for it. There were a couple I didn't like at first, but seeing the translation and/or explanation? - KNOWING what those particular songs were about - well, yep, those few are also now in heavy rotation on my playlists. You just never know what will spark your interest in a song you "didn't like before but do now".

[@TEEJ-9]

Ahh, so even some not so liked songs sneak up to being liked.

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

@@TEEJ-9 Liked...loved...and even cherished in some cases! You just never know.

[@bangpd4946]

I’ve been to 3 BTS concerts and they have all been insane and super hype. I’ve also attended Suga’s solo concert and again, so so so good.

[@zulaaislynn]

OMG. I LOVE FLYLEAF TOO. BTS is number one tho and remain that way until the day I die.