REACTING TO BTS (방탄소년단) '피 땀 눈물 (Blood Sweat & Tears)' Official MV FOR THE FIRST TIME

[@GreySeashell-j3m]

Man I remember when this came out. They changed the game, man. No one in the industry had done a concept like this before. That's when they first won the first Daesang award ever given outside of the big 3 companies. A true underdog story. It was a revolutionary feeling at that time.

[@ashonline77]

People throw around the term cultural reset a lot nowadays but this is one of the few times i'll agree that this really was a cultural reset. They outdid themselves and the whole industry with this.

[@jamesrawlins735]

IMO, I still think its the best mv of all time - any language. It really opened my eyes to what a MV could be (and it's one of my favorite kpop songs.) Even more surprising is the Japanese mv (which no one was expecting and just how different it is.)

[@NanciBK]

This song is about growing up. The Wings album is a masterpiece based on a 1919 book called Demian by Hermann Hesse. Demian is German Swiss existentialist philosophy and Jungian psychological theory told as a coming-of-age story about a boy called Emil Sinclair. The story is about how in order to grow up, one must accept that there is darkness in the world, and within oneself. One must lose their innocence. There is a ton of symbolism in this MV about innocence (bike, sling shot, balloon, swing, lollipop, etc) and about temptations and darkness. There is a lot of black and white and symbols of good and evil. There are references to Eden, Fallen Angels and Icarus, all of which are stories about the seeking of knowledge leading to a fall from innocence. Jin is the main character here, looking at the painting The Fall of the Rebel Angels by Pieter Bruegel at the start. Others represent either an innocent being tempted, or one offering temptations. V is a fallen angel who has lost his wings. There is a seduction taking place, which is why the MV and the choreography are sexy. It is the guys who are being seduced by the shadows of the world and their own shadows. In the end, Jin chooses to leave childhood behind by embracing the statue of Abraxis, the God of both Good and Evil. After that, colors burst forth, their creativity is unleashed. We see a quote in German by existential philosopher Nietzsche above the mirror that translates as "One must have chaos within oneself to give birth to the dancing star" meaning one must embrace the chaos and the darkness to be a fully realized person who is capable of creation, of art. Jin reflects (literally in a mirror) on his choice as he begins to hatch like an egg as the shell of his childhood falls away and his new self is born. He looks pensive because it is melancholy to leave childhood behind. Melancholy but necessary in order to grow up. This MV is also part of the BU and there are heavy story clues in the symbolism as well.

[@frankiemcclure6911]

This is one of the best concise explanations that I have read for this song & mv. Thank you!

[@Nmiller4486]

Its actually a very deep song, basically its about temptation. RM loves reading, and museums and art pieces, a lot of his song writing inspiration comes from that

[@deerogerson6480]

The dance practice to this song is ICONIC.... highly recommend. love your reactions 😁🫶💜

[@Nmiller4486]

Oh yes the dance practice 😍.

[@AlisseRhodes-x9d]

you are so pretty omg and i love what you are wearing too it is definitely not sad lol i thought that then jimin killed me with his entrance which will always be iconic

[@Andie4]

This MV is loaded with symbolism. To understand it all and how it's connected to the song, you'll have to watch an explanation video. This is pretty common with BTS songs. You'll find a great explanation video on the channel "Don't Worry I'm Not Afraid". I've been a subscriber since your first BTS reaction. I love your enthusiasm watching BTS for the first time. Their music is fantastic and of course they are so easy on the eyes. It's okay to fangirl. I think we all do.😉💜

[@NanciBK]

FYI, pretty much every MV of theirs has a behind the scenes/making of video and a dance practice video where you can see the uninterrupted choreography. Their more complex MVs also have multiple "explained" videos dome by ARMYs to unpack all the symbolism or lyricism. BTS make art for intelligent people. It has layers, depth, nuance, meaning and heart. They tell both universal and deeply personal stories simultaneously. There is no one like BTS. Of course, it doesn't hurt that they are also all dead sexy and gorgeous, and phenomenal people as well, with class, character and kindness.

[@NanciBK]

This song is from a 2016 album called Wings, so wings have been a theme for BTS for a long time. As you can imagine, there was a lot of wing symbolism in this album, it's short films and teasers, the tour imagery, etc. Black Swan is from 2020's Map of the Soul: 7. Jungkook also has dark wings in his solo song Standing Next to You MV from his 2022 album Golden. BTS has 20 albums as a group and 15 solo albums among members, plus lots of other music, singles, OSTs, collabs and covers. They do have albums in sets or series (eras) based on themes, as well as paired songs that may be years apart but have opposing or complementary meanings, as well as recurring themes and imagery based on their concept as a band or on different album and era concepts. BS&T and Black Swan don't really have paired meanings except in the loosest sense. Wings and Map of the Soul both draw on Jungian psychological theory for their album themes. This one is a coming-of-age song about temptation and the darkness in the world and within oneself. Black Swan is also about a darkness within oneself too, but in the form of being consumed by the shadow or specter of the fear of falling out of love with their art. They wrote it at a time when they were in deep burnout from going so hard for so many years without a break. It's a stunningly candid and beautifully vulnerable song from these artists and I have watched other artists cry while watching it, as it's a universal fear of artists, but one hardly ever talked about even in private, and almost never put into the art for public display.

[@enthuzias3913]

Yes, the sped up version of this song got viral on tiktok few years ago! It came out in 2016 and it also went viral on facebook at the time for their visuals. It's from the album 'Wings', entire wings era has crazy aesthetics, even in their live performances

[@eileencullinan2936]

There is a story line running through BTS albums. There are explanation videos, behind the scenes, choreography videos, things that will help you understand what is going on. I had the same issues,like what does this all mean.BTS don't just make music,they are telling us a story. I enjoyed your reaction. See you soon.💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@khristinacruz9107]

BTS is a great storyteller, as you saw in "Black Swan". There is the story that the mv is telling right now and a long story from the beginning. When they were released they always talked about defending youth in their challenges and the first albums talk about the rebelliousness of post-adolescence in a fight against visible enemies, the following eras talk about invisible enemies and the transition from youth to youth and from youth to adult life. But wouldn't the guys go through them all and how can they portray them all? So they created a universe where these struggles would be represented by characters they would create and the BU or BTS Universe was born where they portray in mvs, songs, books, games as a puzzle that is completed as they discover the problems and solutions . now you are watching as they begin adulthood and with it the temptations... you have already identified love in DNA, faith and the battles ON, BLACKSWAN that speaks of the shadows within us, but the phases are mixed, when you watch With all the suggestions you take a chronological journey through the albums then you will see the great painting that is like I said before, BTS is not just another kpop group, they are incredible artists telling stories. 😉

[@jhjh7060]

React the explanation video plz

[@CelestialBaecon1997]

Blood sweat & tears was extremely viral on tiktok in 2021.....

[@ellie_jeann]

OMG we cant wait for you to get into all their solo music 😝🥰

[@jiminstoletaesgucci]

Yay, you reacted to it!🥰 I love watching your videos and you look so pretty😊

[@GileadMom]

There's a great explanation video that explains all the symbolism.

[@cuesegue]

This song is part of BTS Bangtan Universe (BU), which is a storyline that runs through their HYYH (The most beautiful moment in life) and this song is specifically from the Wings era. The BU is told through several songs and trailers, as well as two books, a WEBTOON, and now even a drama series and it is genuinely fascinating. Back in the day we were all looking for clues and explanations for the tiniest bits in BTS MV’s to understand and follow the story. This is probably why so many of us look at every minute detail of all of their MV’s, insta posts, etc. even though the storyline has not continued. 😂😂😂 If you ever find yourself wanting to get into the storyline, let us know and we can provide you with the entire list of materials in order.

[@sefalian2503]

this song made me part of this fanbase and became an ARMY 💜

[@mochiluvr6753]

Because we're all simping, too!

[@k20a2toofast4u]

Lol at your thoughts out loud 😂. Yes Jin kissed statue V and and the end jin is going to be a statue. BTS videos back then were in chronological order which was a story in the Bangtan universe called HYYH

[@halasjourney]

It’s so funny seeing Namjoon, Yoongi , Tae and JK coming for you 🤭😂 Don’t feel bad for simping my rap line bias is yoongi and my vocal line bias is Jungkook so I get it 😂😭

[@Jay-ty8ne]

I have a rap and vocal bias too! lol Rap-J-Hope Vocal-V lol also a Maknae and hyung line bias.

[@AlisseRhodes-x9d]

jimin with platinum hair and the silky blue is criminal

[@bl-nh9648]

Been waiting for this:)

[@dollykelley8098]

Thanks for your reaction! I am enjoying your journey. 💜

[@MA-JJ]

Borahae💜👍

[@haasinhaider]

A little suggestion. When ur doing the MVs, u can also try to react to the dance practice along with those. And combine two videos in one. Cuz most of their songs have dance practices.

[@ruthbrazel7883]

Lol, lucky statue 🤣❤

[@carolynsmith6738]

Thank you for watching the 2nd time to concentrate on the lyrics, we can see you're a genuine reactor 💜

[@LuunaStar75]

Such a good song! You definitely need to do Fake Love, Not Today, Fire.. so many!

[@AlisseRhodes-x9d]

you should see jimin he is blindfolded in lie live definitely worth the watch

[@arupdevsharma2794]

Dimple pied piper reaction Please 🙏🙏

[@lea30527]

+1 Please I love your reaction and I thing you will love to see them performing live! React to the live performance of BTS -Dimple and Pied Piper - there are English captions available. Just put in the KZbin search bar - BTS - Dimple + Pied Piper - Live Performance HD 4K - English Lyrics - Muster 5th Seoul

[@OwenDevonshire-jr6tp]

Yessss such an amazing performance

[@mplahke]

Wow, you really want her (and us) sweating! In that case, I want her to watch Filter live too!

[@RoroJK1997]

1:48 yeah I think you heard the Blood Sweat & Tears x Streets (remix)!

[@ejentabi]

In live concert, JHope pronounced "Menu, Menu, Menu".... Later on stage talking, Jin joked about this "I really want to order something to eat". Aren't they so cute?!!

[@katiemarie8580]

You've now seen 2/3 of what I call BTS's artistic MVs/songs (Black Swan and Blood, Sweat, and Tears)! The last one is Fake Love, and the lyrics are so deep!

[@anne.joys09]

Jungkook so handsome here ❤

[@btstakescareofmewhenimsick4892]

Girl... You look like an Elf, so pretty 😊💜

[@andrian14460]

💜💜💜

[@mabelmoon7759]

this song was before Black Swan. Black Swan was released in Jan 2020 Blood Sweat and Tears was released in 2016 There are multiple explanation videos that will pin point many details of this masterpiece based on the Hermann Hesse novel "Demian" Believe me when i tell you that BTS leaves nothing to chance when they create their art. Every single item in this music video has a purpose (green smoke, paintings, scars, black/white door, slingshot, etc) and that includes the choreography which is better appreciated when you watch the dance practice. Welcome to the BTS rabbit hole, ARMY will help you travel it. BORAHAE

[@mlpfilmes5195]

Very good ,react to Bts Fake Love Please 😊💜

[@Chimmy_chonga]

If you like rap as I think you said in the BTS guide you should listen to "Not Today".

[@renyauger4560]

I knew you would love it.

[@AlisseRhodes-x9d]

no one can resist jimin wings era

[@sampras9216]

Ohmymymy permission...to dance for sure 😅

[@ASIMPLELIFEINPROVINCE453]

Next react to BTS BUTTER 💜💜💜

[@marinal.]

Hi, I am back. Good reaction, ty. So glad you liked it. Great song. Adore it. Jimin was amazing in this. His voice the dance the fit, chef's kiss! We learn here that Suga can play the organ just as good as he can play the piano. He so awesome! All of them sound seductive just a pleasure for the ears. They look like they are in a museum to me. =0] I was so surprised by the choreo when i saw it seperate. They leave a lot out. Fire!=0p Also, pls check out the explanation video for this MV. Bookish Theories is good. Rosan @xCeleste might have one too. Just take a look see. V is a fallen angel to me. He gives in to temptation all of them do. If u read the lyrics and pay attention to the symbolism the song is clearly about temptation not a relationship. The song and MV fit well together. There are a lot of layers in this one. BTS won 8 awards that year for this album and MV. They just swept the award show. Best day ever! much deserved. This is a BU story connected video too. They fell into temptation. Last supper is right. There were a LOT of biblical references and other hidden easter eggs. Like see no evil, hear no evil speak no evil was all in the choreo for a reason. I hope u watch the dance practice. It's so good. Black swan was created in 2020. This video is years earlier. Hugs -2019 ARMY NY USA 💜 Gorey Fantod said on 12/20/21 A note about the organ music you might find interesting/relevant: The piece that is heard is Buxtehude's, "Passacaglia in D minor," which is also the piece that Emil hears in the Pistorius section of the novel.* * All credit goes to ReactToTheK (specifically Yunyi), for figuring that out & tracking down the reference. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWS7pXV8lNaLZtE M M said on 12/20/21 I suppose you understand why this song has been used during lectures at uni haha. You're definitely on the right track, but there's sooo much more hidden in this song/mv. I love the explanation video by Don't Worry I'm Not Afraid ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6XPmHSLepusoMk ). Fellow reactor Cedric Gegel actually did a great job breaking it down too, though he did it twice - first time for the more "apparent" meaning, and second time for the underlying meanings from the BU. tinyvantte said on 12/16/22 Some trivia about cinematography for u guys 👀: • RM reads a paragraph of "Demian" by Herman Hesse at 2:30 in the music video. And at the very beginning, RM is shown reading "Demian" by Herman Hesse. • At the beginning of the video, Jin looks at a painting titled The Fall of the Rebel Angels by Pieter Bruegel. • When Jungkook is dangling on the swing in the MV 0:20, the painting behind him is called The Lament of Icarus by Herbert James Draper. • In J-Hope' solo scene in the MV, he is standing behind Michelangelo’s Pieta. • When V is sitting on the ledge of the balcony in the MV, in front of him is the painting Landscape with the Fall of Icarus, also by Bruegel. • The table part: Apples are a sign of temptation and sin (apples are also mentioned in Demian). And on each plate, we see that each member has a chalice and an apple. All these things right in front of them are “tempting” them to sin. nighthawk326 said on 2/28/22 Here are all the art pieces represented in the mv: - Pieta (Michelangelo) - The Fall of the Rebel Angels (Pieter Bruegel) - Landscape with the Fall of Icarus (Pieter Bruegel) - The Lament for Icarus (Herbert James Draper) - Baroque Fresco (Giuaglio Quaglio) - Perseus with the head of Medusa (Benvenuto Cellini) - Livia Drusilla as Ops, goddess of fertility - Laocoon and his Sons - Crouching Venus - Venus de Milo - Venus at the Forge of Vulcan (Francesco Solimena) - Ares Borghese - Diana of Versailles - Angelus Novus (Paul Klee) - Regimental Band (Darsie Japp) - French fashion photograph (Henri Manuel) verna3120 said on 2/28/22 Loved your reaction and your thought process as you waded through the MV. And yes, I believe you were spot on about the “money/more” part. I think it’s a double entendre. It is more, more,, more (greed), but there’s also a saying in English, that “money is the root of all Evil”. @NanciBK said on 2/4/24 Most of their songs have layered meanings, but this one is indeed a deep dive. Their songs usually have a surface meaning that is universal, deeper stories that are personal to them, a layer under that which is a more nuanced dive into things like history, philosophy, psychology, etc, and sometimes also story clues and context relating to the BU (Bangtan Universe) all in the same song. Their MVs add another layer to the art in terms of the clues and storytelling going on visually. Add to that their choreography which is not just dope moves, but nuanced performance art storytelling, with moves related to the themes and lyrics. Add to that the fact that the song structures themselves can tell part of the story, like a song done in all downbeat minor chords which is about being caught in lies you tell yourself which has a major, soaring and uplifting chord on the chorus which is itself a lie within the song. Or a song about the 7 of them continuing to make music together and be with ARMY, which is full of unusual 7th chords. Or a pause and silence in the song instrumentation when the lyrics say "I take a breath." Or a song that uses basketball sounds as all the percussion, like sneaker squeaks, ball sounds, etc. Add to that their short films and other media like their mobile game and webtoons and books and so forth that continue their stories. They. Are. Geniuses. The choreography in B,S&T is seductive because there is a seduction taking place. It is the guys who are being seduced away from their childhood by the temptations of the adult world. Ultimately, they must surrender to the darkness because that is how you grow up, by letting go of the innocence of childhood like Jin lets go of the balloon. It's melancholy to embrace the dark and say goodbye to childhood, but you don't plunge into the dark headfirst, you add it to the light as a duality. Just as Jin embraced Abraxis, the god of both Good and Evil, Light and Darkness, we all must carry that duality within us, the chaos, the shadows, that allows us to be fully realized adult people capable of growth and creativity or giving "birth to the dancing star." Once they surrender and the blindfold comes off, they are not left in that black and white world of the duality. Instead, the world bursts with new colors, the creative expression of which they are now capable. In the end Jin sees the shell of childhood cracking as his new self begins to emerge. This song is off the masterpiece album Wings, which is all inspired by Demian. But so many of their songs and albums are masterpieces and every album is a concept album with a story to tell and they ask you to listen to tracks in order because they are in a storytelling order. Albums are based on psychological theory, or philosophy, or life stages and passages or personal struggles and experiences. The Most Beautiful Moment in Life series is about that moment between adolescence and adulthood, when you have to make real decisions as young adults, and the turbulence and challenges of those times. Jimin's album Face and BTS album BE are both pandemic albums, full of their pandemic struggles as well as the things that got them through. RM's album Indigo is the story of his 20s, triumphs, fears, lessons learned. Jungkook's album Golden and BTS album series Love Yourself all explore love in various ways, phases and types. V's album Layover tells a story of escaping and creating a virtual fantasy world where he can be together with BTS and ARMY, as told through songs about love, loss and longing. And so on.... There is SOOOOO much more for you to discover. I'm so glad you have joined us here in our cozy rabbit warren. BTS is love. ARMY is love. Borahae! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 @susieangelo6410 said on 2/28/24 Here's the EXPLAINED Video so you can understand this MV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6XPmHSLepusoMk

[@_Park.jm_95]

Could you react to dimple Live performance???😭💜

[@azrosundunyas2673]

Ahhh bu şarkı çok güzel MV de görselleri cok guzel bu şarkı bir başyapıt Jiminin sesi muhteşem

[@debbieestocado4069]

Oh that's Jin kissing the statue

[@debbieestocado4069]

Please watch and react to Jin's Epiphany, The Astronaut , Yours, Moon, Awake and recently his HAPPY ALBUM ❤️

[@TriiinksKk]

React to the members solo songs like: standing next to you,seven,lie,more, filter

[@Felipeds01]

✌🏻✌🏻🇧🇷

[@SamikshaPawar-ee4cp]

Please react to heart on the window by jin bts

[@sharonnelson3713]

I’m going suggest an explanation video for this song and video. It’s too complex to figure it out because everything has a meaning and purpose. Watch Don’t Worry I’m not afraid channel for the explanation. We enjoy others watching it as they start to understand the concept. 💜 Black Swan came 4 years after BS&T. Black Swan is a different concept.

[@GreySeashell-j3m]

"They smoke too?" I mean, not RM as far as we know lol. But V has been caught by the media - which should be a no problem, they're their own person. But a lot of korean netizens got up and arms about it. Since a lot of seemingly normal things are taboo for an idol to do. Like having a romantic partner for example. Bts just be chillin tho. But no, in the video they only made him inhale smoke lol. He said it didn't taste good and stung his eyes iirc

[@cuesegue]

JK has also been “caught” a couple of times as well and I’m guessing possibly Suga considering how familiar he seemed with the cigarette in Haegeum 😂.

[@YOONXLIGHT]

You owned a new SUBSCRIBER!!! LEMME SUGGEST YOU SOME SONGS : NEVA PLAY BY MEGAN FEAT RM. STANDING NEXT TO YOU BY JUNGKOOK.. CHICKEN NOODLES SOUP BY JHOPE FEAT BECKY G AUGUST - D BY SUGA. ASTRONAUT BY JIN FRI(END)S BY TAEHYUNG FILTER BY JIMIN. OT7 : DOPE BY BTS. BUTTER BY BTS. FAKE LOVE BY BTS. FIRE BY BTS. I WILL SUGGEST YOU MORE IF YOU LIKE 🙌🏻 🎀~

[@lara.alexandrina]

Fico muiro feliz em ver que você gostou 🥰💜 Existe uma versão japonesa para essa música onde o MV dela é bem psicodélico pois mostra os personagens dos meninos lidando com as coisas mentalmente (além de drogas) já que naquele eles já haviam cedido a tentação desde o início. Todos os álbuns deles tem um conceito, a era Wings foi baseado no próprio universo fictício deles e no livro de Demian ☺️💜 Existem teaser que cada um fez para uma música em específico (desse álbum), você também pode olhar se quiser antes da música. Caso você só esteja curiosa e queira saber logo que história é essa, a xcelest fez um video explicando o BU (recomendo o menor, o maior você pode ver no futuro se ficar interessada ou não - independentemente de qual, veremos junto com você) O Bantgan Universe foi transformado em dorama "BEGINS ≠ YOUTH" ☺️ E é isso, fico feliz que você gostou 🫰🏽✨

[@YasmimCarvalhoVolotaoMachadoPe]

Please react to Jungkook Standing Next to you MV, is espetacular!!!

[@EmmanuellaAkosah]

Please react to butter or dynamite

[@AlisseRhodes-x9d]

yh jimin rockedddd

[@jiminstoletaesgucci]

Also off topic, but you kind of look like Sssniperwolf (but the sweeter and nice kind)😊

[@manifiquetae8621]

I want you to react to exo monster, love shot and the eve. girl I swear you will die from listening to these 3 songs

[@NataleeLeena]

My bias is jimin 🐣🫅

[@azrosundunyas2673]

Lutfen I NEED YOU ,RUN ,FAKE LOVE , DYNAMITE, BUTTER LİFE GOAS ON, FILM OUT, DIMPLE PİED PİPER ŞARKILARI LÜTFEN

[@marinal.]

@alex__andrei said on 2/28/24 Okay, so this is gonna be a long comment so bear with me! I tried my best to write a summarized explanation on some of the symbolism present. “Blood Sweat & Tears” is the title track of one of their albums called “WINGS” (2016). This particular song and entire album uses a plethora of references that link to one book: “Demian” by german writer Hermann Hesse. This book tells the story of a young boy named Emil Sinclair and his childhood growing up during pre-World War I. He struggles to find his new self-knowledge in the immoral world and is caught between good and evil. Already we have some clues as to what this song/MV is about: the battle between good and evil and temptation. The video opens up with the members in a museum; notice how every member have symbols of innocence, such as a bike or slingshot; also each younger member is paired with an older member, their “mentor”, referencing “Demian”. Jin, the oldest member, stands alone. He is staring at the painting called “The Fall of the Rebel Angels” by Peter Bruegel the Elder. (good angels fighting Lucifer/evil angels fallen from Heaven). He is about to begin his journey towards finding his true self and identity. On the left & right, there is a white and a black door, which represent the paths Jin can go on: the good side and the evil side. Now, If you notice at 2:14, Jungkook is on a swing, and behind him is the painting called “The Lament for Icarus” by Herbert James Draper. Jungkook is representing Icarus troughout the whole video. (V also represents Icarus but in a different form). The swing could represent Icarus being safe, the Icarus following orders (he is supported by a swing, safe from the wrongdoings of the world). Also, notice the lollipop in his hand. This could symbolize either another symbol of innocence, or Icarus’ age as he was a child. Later we see a drop of wax dripping on JK’s finger (3:53). This is a representation of the fall of Icarus and foreshadows what will happen to him later in the video (JK licking the said wax from his finger, a symbol of Icarus’ temptation that would later come in as his downfall, foreshadowed by the painting in the back). At 5:19, V is representing Icarus but also a fallen angel (this scene can also symbolize the fall of Lucifer: he rebelled against God and fell from grace, tempting more angels to do so in the process, thus connecting to the painting at the beginning “The Fall of the Rebel Angels”, maybe this is why he smirks after he falls down the balcony). Behind him we see the painting “Landscape with the Fall of Icarus” by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. This scene represents the death of Icarus (he ignored his father’s warning about flying too close to the sun, until the wax that kept his wings attached to his body melted…and so he fell to his death-again we have the theme of temptation-Icarus falling to temptation. But…at 5:36/5:42 we see Jungkook again, but this time he is floating. He in this scene is dead, and him floating in the air represents how Icarus started “floating” in the water after he fell and drowned, connecting V’s and JK’s scenes. We also see feathers floating in the air and on the floor as well (being underwater). So the whole Icarus imagery in this MV comes in like this: Stage 1: We see JK/Icarus on the swing, Icarus being alive; Stage 2: V/Icarus falls off the balcony and into the water; Stage 3: The painting in the background (“Landscape with the Fall of Icarus”) foreshadows JK/Icarus when he is floating/drowned (him being dead/underwater); Stage 4: The painting behind JK (“The Lament for Icarus”) foreshadows V/Icarus having no wings on anymore which is the final stage. Now, the kissing scene. (By the way, RM is reading a paragraph from “Demian” at 6:05, if you didn’t read the book, you will not really understand; also, this scene portrays Jin letting go of the balloon. This can represent letting go of his childhood innocence, his youth and moving into adulthood) During the interlude of the MV, all the members run towards the exit except for Jin and V. If you notice, Jin has a very confused and scared look on his face while V blindfolds him with his hands. After that, a white statue with black wings appears: this statue represents the god Abraxas-the deity is a representation of good and evil. It is not good or evil, it is both (good and evil into the same word). After that, Jin walks closer to it, takes a look at it then kisses it. This scene represents how Jin has finally embraced both good and evil into himself (by kissing Abraxas), thus destroying the world of only-innocence that he has lived in prior to this. We then see V with his wings cut off, giving a smile to the camera (him smiling could symbolize that Jin’s growth is complete, and he finally welcomed chaos into himself which leads to self betterment and growth: Theory of Carl Jung: Accepting your Shadow). Again, Icarus but also a fallen angel. So this whole MV is revolving around Jin most of the time, he is the main protagonist of this it (his path to adulthood, maturity and acceptance of chaos within). The quote above the mirror at 8:15 is written in German (belonging to philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche) and translates as: “You need to have chaos in yourself in order to give birth to a dancing star” basically meaning that if you don’t accept chaos (evil/temptation) into yourself, you will not be able to grow to your full potential. At the end of the MV we see the old version of Jin, the version that was only pure and innocent cracking, there is no chaos in him and so he cannot give birth to the dancing star. Other scenes that further strengthen the overall theme of the MV include 2:52, RM “drinking” the poison (temptation), 4:32, a “Last Supper” kind of setting in which all the members have an apple and a chalice, both signs of temptation; 5:14, a blindfold and an apple (forbidden-fruit) and so on. Like I said, this is only a small part! There is so much I didn’t say here, and also keep in mind there is also the BU (Bangtan Universe) consisting of a fictional storyline, this MV is heavy in that matter as well, literally a whole new storyline apart from the one I said! 💜 @Ash-ny1kg said on 3/30/24 So the circles at the end of the short films were really important because they show how the pairs switched up for this era! Yoongi’s circle got added to Jimin’s to make a new symbol, Namjoon’s got added to Jungkook's to make a new symbol, and Hobi’s got added to Taehyung’s to make a new symbol. The original pairs from I Need U STILL apply to the storyline but ya those short films kind of help you understand why the pairings were like this for the blood sweat and tears mv. @joannabartocha1815 said on 5/25/24 The whole Wings album is about entering adulthood and facing temptations of the world. Blood, Sweat and Tears concept is based on the novel by Herman Hesse titled Demian. There is so many details, that I'm happy you're going to watch explanation video later. In the future if you have time, it would be great if you could check out dance practice videos (on Bangtan TV). They really show the whole choreography clearly, on live TV shows or concerts, camera work takes away from the dance. Of course I'm only recommending that, if you are interested in choreography no pressure I love live performances because you can hear them sing live with no effects on their voices, so you can clearly tell who sings which part. Thank you for your reaction! See you in the next one!

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