The Kulture Study: BTS "Dynamite" MV

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[@abigaldimira7255]

PD-nim, where ia Exo-SC ?

[@tsuchan5828]

Can you react to NaNaNa by MCND?

[@justvismaya]

Guys now just go and stream dynamite becoz we have to go for 100M in 24 hours. If we do this.....we will be Hella successful. Let's do this for them guyss plz❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thegooddinggleberry]

I felt like they could have done a hard rap verse at the end into break and hit the chorus one more time. Good job on the full English track, summer bop. Honestly, I could just be addicted to Twice's song structure style. So feel free to disregard my opinion.

[@bushraahmed5273]

Taehyungs outfit and hairstyle reminds me of Arthur Felck from Joker. 👀

[@kani3284]

I love that they didn’t force anything like rap into the song, they did an amazing job with the theme/concept

[@milksoda-n1u]

at first i was kinda disappointed that there were no full verse raps then i realized it would kinda be awkward to fit full verse raps in the style of the song

[@kani3284]

Mc Arts I thought the same thing!

[@pinkblueberryyy]

Mc Arts yea me too at first but then it made sense. This song sounds very American pop maybe like Bruno mars and a lot of american pop dont have random rap parts inserted

[@luxariaheart]

exactly! i swear there were tons of mad armies about the rap line not getting much and I tried my best to explain this lol, not every song fits having a rap y’all !

[@milksoda-n1u]

@@luxariaheart yea i saw alot of army's being excited for the rapline to rap in english

[@asiarodriguez5792]

this song really accomplished it’s goal, it really picked me up and gave me joy in this dark time!!

[@DumiNihi]

Same

[@Liz-qb1ki]

I listened right after I woke up and really helped me through the day

[@nuvyasam8896]

Yess! I still can't decide where I would rank it in my favs but I 100% know it accomplished its goal

[@bellatrala4892]

same!! so grateful they decided to release this

[@ZEN-kr7vg]

Yes I needed this so bad :( I’m feeling so happy listening to it

[@thegabriel153712]

I really needed this kind of cute wholesome funky catchy song. Its not a type of song I usually like but it just makes me so relaxed and I cant stop listening to it

[@harshil3077]

ikr. i am more into darker songs but i really love this song. i have listened to it many times but i never got bored of it. this is a type of song which will make you just dance and forget your worries.

[@fi0rella]

Kinda same?? It really is anything but what I'd be choosing to listen to lmao Like I can't stop smiling like an idiot when I listen to it or watch the MV.

[@anaghavenkatagiri8928]

가비 iKR

[@justvismaya]

Guys now just go and stream dynamite becoz we have to go for 100M in 24 hours. If we do this.....we will be Hella successful. Let's do this for them guyss plz❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jiminbts7885]

Good Guy kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmfEd3WVoKqnbNE

[@oya2463]

PD: *sees jimin* "good lord...jimin is beautiful." also PD, 3 sec later: *sees namjoon* "sigh, goodlord...RM..is also beautiful." LMAO what a mood!! loved your thoughts on Dynamite PD!!♡♡♡

[@bmstratton44]

Jimin is truly SO beautiful!! 👏🏻💜

[@ArtsyMario]

That was Jin.....but YES to Jin! And YES to RM! You know..... it always hard to choose who is more beautiful when they are all beautiful!

[@ArtsyMario]

@@bmstratton44 OH YES! I love him so much!!

[@watashimika94]

Both are my bias indeed huhuhu im feel so much proud hearing that pd

[@taebearzuzu4974]

The way I'm reading this exactly when they're saying this makes it even more funnier😂😂

[@annique9186]

That "Dynamite" font was actually how Army first figured out that this would have a retro theme! Also yeah, these are all built sets and green screens. They obviously couldn't shoot this in LA or something, and it was monsoon season in Korea during the time, so the skies and sunshine is all fake. But I think as least a few of the palm trees from the basketball court set were part of the live set. Personally, I really love this song and I love that it's in English as well, but I'd prefer it if this stayed as a "special treat", something they do occasionally, if it fits with the song. I want them to keep doing what they do - dominate the world in Korean.

[@mdzwonkowska]

say about it in an interview, it's one shot :)

[@colonbevorlyn]

Is it possible, they had this done before all of that?...guys always surprises us...

[@annique9186]

@@colonbevorlyn No, they have mentioned that the song was made during and because of the pandemic

[@koebiemi2095]

can’t believe this mv broke into my house in the dead of night and shot serotonin directly into my veins

[@meridesiree7940]

They said don't you dare be depressed no more! Lmao

[@jungkookwillbethedeathofme]

lmaoooo

[@johannewesth2788]

Huge mood, this song just said no more sad bitch!!

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

So violent, yet so uplifting. That's BTS for ya.

[@likematestopprocrastinatin4043]

Idk if you knew but the whole theme of the comeback single is supposed to be like a 50’s-80’s as well as some 90’s retro and disco vibes. Also, I think the moves are reminding you of many of Micheal Jackson’s dance moves and other artists as well, such as the high knee kick and more.

[@odgykins]

More like 70s/80s. The 90s were not like that lol

[@likematestopprocrastinatin4043]

Audrey Vasquez Oh yeah, sorry I’ll change it, thanks for mentioning it. Since I wasn’t really sure at first.

[@odgykins]

Like mate, stop procrastinating it’s all good!

[@justvismaya]

Guys now just go and stream dynamite becoz we have to go for 100M in 24 hours. If we do this.....we will be Hella successful. Let's do this for them guyss plz❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@badwaifu3583]

I love your name 😂

[@xenotsuki]

my mom said taehyung reminded her of joker with the vest and his hair styled like that. i think that's who you were thinking about LMAO

[@edaedovald2268]

aye , my thoughts exactly xD

[@rvermillion8188]

Up!

[@morganalazzaretti6459]

samee

[@ayah_____4495]

I also thought of that! And the kick too. The perfection

[@mirandachen8189]

yea i also thought of arthur from joker :0

[@fallenpandora5598]

The milk bit was deliberate because his whole verse is about different trends and 'got milk' was a trend

[@yoongilimerence]

Why would a Korean band be referencing an American ad campaign from the '90s?

[@ashlauren613]

@@yoongilimerence This whole video is American 70s aesthetic and the song was written by western writers. It would make sense.

[@deebacon9590]

therealstormy Because the song wasn’t written by them. It was written by an western song writer. So it makes sense. It’s in reference to the Got milk ads. JK bedroom is very 80’s /90’s vibe.

[@bufferingjeonjungook5485]

Right. And also I don't get it why are some people acting like the entire BTS song got ruined because of this 1 second lyric.

[@erikuuhh]

@@yoongilimerence Literally the entire song has references to old school american pop culture & media lol it was literally written by two american songwriters

[@tayhee310]

Tae is giving me Leonardo’s Gatsby vibes lol he doesn’t look exact but THE VIBE... amazing

[@mimipeltomaki-virta8704]

Also moriarty from robert downey jr's sherlock holmes, right?

[@rachelshatrick3647]

Yes! I was thinking this too!

[@FreakigesSternchen]

i’m also thinking oscar wilde from that one movie about him

[@Megan9689]

"Cup of milk" and then a nod to the famously popular "Got Milk?" ad campaign in the 90s in the video with the milk mustache. I think it's a legit lyric.

[@jkooksarmy1150]

Also, its written by an english writers tho. They did it as it is. And thats what makes it more legit, right?

[@scarlettking9753]

one word to describe this song: SEROTONIN

[@danib712]

Scarlett King serotonin but in the 70s

[@lunacouer]

😂😂😂 You win comment of the year

[@SpeakerOfWords]

Exactly!! This is dope i mean, but.. straight to serotonin!!!!

[@jiminbts7885]

Alice In Dumberland kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmfEd3WVoKqnbNE

[@havenmanlunas4409]

YESSSSSSS

[@FantabulousReactions]

Someone said they might have been referring to the “GOT MILK?” Commercials that were popular in the 90s

[@hollymollysugar4423]

Got milk just posted a twt about Jungkook 1hr ago😂 what a coincidence

[@FantabulousReactions]

전정국한국의 왕 No way! Well there we go lol! JK even had the signature milk moustache so it totally makes sense.🤣

[@AngelaSealana]

Oh smart!

[@LM-ix7pk]

Those commercials were also very popular in the 00s. I vividly remember seeing those ads on TV

[@Mel-me9sw]

I said that on my twt last night 🤣

[@MsDidi38]

V's last part "Off the Wall" is the name of Michael Jackson's first solo album, so there's definitely an homage to MJ, American music and culture in general, but as you said it's set in a time and place that could be anywhere or nowhere, which is interesting in itself. Suggests to me that we don't want to go back to any of those eras necessarily but we can import cultural influences that appeal to everyone and share them through music.

[@GymnasticChickz]

You totally hit the mark with the "50's nuclear testing towns" when describing their mv style! Your explanation came across perfectly I was nodding my head saying "omg yes" while you were describing the visual style.

[@thespankmyfrank]

Yes, I completely get what they mean! It's so fake looking, almost too perfect, just like those towns.

[@yesmissjane]

I agree. The palm trees, the endless blue skies, 'atomic' graphic styling, the palette. It's not the only thing going on, but '50's nuclear testing town' certainly communicated to me. And leaning into the fakeness, or I would say, hyper-realness; like, it's all *too* perfect, even the 'lived in' loft where we first see JK.

[@FeelLikeSinging]

When he said “50’s nuclear testing towns” I was like “ohhh yes! That’s the style!” He described it perfectly!

[@katherine5308]

This song increases my serotonin levels. I've been having a rough time personally and this song truly makes me happy.

[@dragicka4c]

This song gave me major Bruno Mars vibes with the whole “making disco modern” thing. Congrats to BTS on their new hit 🥰💜

[@juliejulie1818]

RIGHT ON!

[@vsbaretummysugastonguetech1540]

Same!

[@psvch0tic]

It gave me Bruno Mars, James Brown, Michael Jackson vibes

[@mayuhmetal]

definitely got that pharell and mark ronson influence too!

[@maryamibrahim3008]

Same. I kept on hearing a resemblance to Uptown funk by Bruno Mars

[@timelesszip]

jungkook is a huge fan of milk im guessing thats how “cup of milk” happened LOL (as well as the 90s commercial “got milk”)

[@milksoda-n1u]

BaNAnA MIlk

[@oksanaabara6227]

I think it's also supposed to sound like "woke up, couple mil (as in $million)" as many western artists tend to sing about making money. It's a cute way to change it up without going that way. Also, the "funk and soul" part intentionally or unintentionally sounds like cursing, which gives it another fun kick lol

[@charliehope5544]

@@oksanaabara6227 what a great idea!

[@neondream03]

got milk? remember that used to be the 90's commercial motto if I remember.

[@isabellelops]

in the 90s they had a comercial/propaganda “got milk”, you can find it on google

[@liakrishna3507]

The song reminds me of Bruno Mars’ songs. Like the catchy tunes

[@arielvelkova579]

You are absolutely right about it!

[@kmng7885]

It also reminds me of some Maroon 5 songs to me idk lol

[@jazz_g9btd-c241]

Same especially Yoongi's line it reminded me of 24K Magic

[@luckyyy9488]

Yessss esp. RM's part in the beginning. I love it.

[@nickraoyj]

More like Maroon 5...Jungkook's voice at the start made me do a double-take as I thought I heard Adam Levine's voice.

[@intanabdz18]

“the lyric cup of milk is suspicious.” JSJDJDSNNNA WHY DID I LAUGH SO HARD

[@freemind1163]

me too omg yeah

[@ThePlumFool]

i too laughed hard lol

[@anlicsceadu]

I was thinking the "cup of milk" might be a throw back reference to the "Got Milk" campaign that I grew up with, especially since he had a milk mustache. This song was just nostalgia on steroids for me, so I might be reading too much into it.

[@Oliviakhouk]

Same! That’s instantly what I thought of

[@ashrafdanish1077]

You're actually right :) Bc as you can see, even his room looked like a 90's teen room

[@yourbibillyhills]

it is a reference from 'got milk' campaign

[@MaMark808]

Lived through it too, and JK is the BEST 'Got Milk?' ad ever!

[@clementinetiff]

thats the first thing i thought of !

[@Lvndeaddolly]

I'm a sucker for 70's disco music so when I first heard the song I instantly fell in love with it^^

[@akiro_yt]

i can't stop smiling while listening to this song tbh. this is such a feel good, upbeat a happy song! my serotonin levels are going up. i'm sooooo in love this is soooo good.

[@butterto700m9]

Yessss!

[@saxjiji]

V's green vest fit gives me hella Joaquin Phoenix Joker vibes, and his dance reminds me of when Joker dances down the stairs

[@irenewang3420]

yasssssss

[@moopycheyenne5998]

I fricking love that!

[@margplsr3120]

more like River Phoenix

[@Mindhunter64]

I think the milk was a retro homage to the “Got milk?” ads.

[@MadMaddy15]

Idk, I thought the “cup of milk” lyric was cute and humorous, especially coming from JK and his love of (banana) milk. It seems very on brand for him

[@Jess1013]

That was my first thought!

[@LillianOglethorpe]

I have a suspicion regarding the milk bit. This video is loaded with US/Western 70s, 80s, and 90s cultural references. One really big campaign in the 90s was the Got Milk? campaign. The goal was to encourage people to drink milk. Besides the slogan, the Milk Mustache was a key part. In magazines especially, you would often see yet another celebrity who agreed to get involved. So there would be a very typical shot of the beautiful person, except... whoops, they have a ‘milk mustache’. So I happen to think that the milk is a nod to that well-known campaign. Just a guess.

[@marinal.]

agree

[@marinal.]

@@LillianOglethorpe oh wow u right

[@Jess1013]

Sarah'sDream I mean that’s a possibility, but ultimately this song wasn’t written by BTS members or the Korean writers they usually work with. It was written by British songwriters, not Americans. “Got Milk?” of the 90s was an American advertisement campaign made for several economic and agricultural reasons. Milk consumption adverts didn’t come to the UK until the 2000s and 2010s, and they had different campaign names.

[@shaynepau2865]

And this is why BTS are so unique. They were never afraid to get out of their comfort zone! This song is soooo amazing

[@marinal.]

nods

[@leelee4476]

To be fair about the milk line, I believe it’s a reference to the 90’s ‘Got Milk?’ stuff lol

[@lovepinayarmy8436]

According to Lumpens' IG post: 100M in 1 day. Thanks to the members, I’m able to enjoy this honor. All the outdoor filming was cancelled bc of the heavy rain that even made the Han River overflow...Even in the hellish circumstances, bc of the staff that’s always been my side, everyone became one and was able to make a happy result. Hoping the next production we can make without masks...Wasn’t able to express myself well but I really am thankful to my staff and like them very much. I will process the payments quickly. - Maybe this will explain the confusion in the color of the skies etc ☺️

[@DB20204]

I'm not sure why, but I didn't bat an eye at the headline that Dynamite was going to be all English. By the same token, I would get defensive and annoyed with interviewers or people asking if BTS would release a whole album in English. A whole album is a far cry from a single song, but still. Somehow Dynamite feels like it was BTS' choice, so that makes it fine. Whereas outsiders asking for English felt like an attempt to change who BTS are. It also sort of feels like BTS and BigHit calling the bluff of radio stations who have touted language barriers as the reason they don't give BTS more airplay (despite other non-English songs getting a lot of love). So between the song being completely in English and BigHit putting money behind promoting it specifically to radio stations, it will either force the station producers to play BTS more or it will serve as an example of continued prejudice and racism in the music industry in the west.

[@ArtsyMario]

Yeah... we will see what happens. I hope they will put this song on the radio.

[@moopycheyenne5998]

Yooo🥺

[@noguez840]

I’m not into funky cutesy concepts most of the time (hence why bwl is not my cup of tea) but OMG this song is soooo catchy!! The option of not including rap verse was pretty smart too, it wouldn’t fit at all with the concept so props to them for not forcing it. The aesthetic is so pleasing and the MV is so pretty and even comedic!! I really liked the laid back, chill vibe and the song along with the lyrics is really nice. I can’t take the song out of my head lol. Btw I’m in love with the first scene with Jungkook on the bedroom, so playful and just relaxes you for the rest of the song, I am in love with the MV.

[@IoanaC.]

Exactly. Everyone I’ve talked to who says bwl wasn’t their cup of tea (myself included) says that this, on the other hand, is sooo good!

[@Eriniiatopaze]

Well I don't know if can call that a cute concept ? But it's colorful...

[@hvelan9858]

Marou VF exactly, boy with luv and dynamite aren’t exactly cute. They’re fun, quirky, a burst of colour and cheeky.

[@noguez840]

HV Elan yeah, cute wouldn’t be the exact definition of BWL but I just didn’t vibe with it that much, for a reason I founded it a little monotone all the way through, on the other hand dynamite changes the verses and even the chorus from time to time and the MV was pretty funny so I liked it way more, but that’s just preferences :)

[@hvelan9858]

Von well everyone has preferences. I really enjoyed boy with luv and dynamite. I love the versatility of BTS’s music. Always keeps me intrigued and I enjoy all of their songs a lot.

[@vanessascarin]

THE HAIR LOOKS LIKE LEO DICAPRIO WHEN HE'S PLAYING RICH PEOPLE

[@amarim8634]

'when he's playing rich people' make me laugh rlly hard 😭😭😭

[@Backflipgal12]

YES I agree 100%. Actually even when he's playing poor people, it reminds me of Jack in Titanic too. Just like Young Leo

[@n29h05]

THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING

[@vanessascarin]

@@Backflipgal12 you're right, Titanic Leo was poor and had this hair 🤣

[@Sarah_03]

OMG YES

[@jezzarte3587]

The line “cup of milk” is the most bts thing bts could have sing 😭

[@sophiakim9196]

V reminds us of John Travolta from that disco movie: Saturday Night Fever

[@mdzwonkowska]

Jin choreography (hand up) too

[@dietotaku]

V reminds me of Taylor Hanson! not so much with the suit but DEFINITELY the hair and the way the makeup & lighting highlight his facial structure.

[@mimipeltomaki-virta8704]

How about moriarty (hair and outfit) in robert downey jr's sherlock holmes? That was what came to my mind when watching V 🤔

[@heartgappedteeth]

Sophia Kim v really reminded me of Elton John idk why tho it’s probably the box square glasses✨

[@nicolecr882]

nah jimin reminded me of Jhon Travolta

[@mngxyz8879]

i love all BTS songs but this song has quickly become a favorite. Not only did it come at the most perfect time but I’m so excited to sing and dance to it 🥺

[@ShikaaxLuy]

Taehyung in that suit probably reminds you of John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever and the hair move is Travolta as Danny Zuko from Grease!. This song is pure musical serotonin and i have been on cloud nine since it released, I love BTS even more for doing this in such a tough time, it truly worked.

[@80s_graffiti]

Suga did a greaser pose in the teaser! This was intentional lolol

[@dyodidyodi815]

I agree with the comment on the aesthetic, but do you think it's also interesting how while BTS leans more into the American market, they seem to be appealing to these nostalgic senses of Americana rather than a contemporary image of it? Don't want to read to deep into things, but is it like they're claiming a western identity that's familiar atound the world and not contentious? Kinda calling back to a more optimistic and well-loved time in American history? I just find it interesting too

[@rezwana179]

Waah that’s quite interesting to think about

[@yeontanstyle553]

i think the whole purpose of "dynamite" to bring optimism. and retro/funk pop is such a genre that has the power in it. the beat will make you dance, it has certain props which is very reminiscent of that good old time America, it's like retro belongs to that time. i think bts just want to say, "look corona didn't exist that time, so let's time travel there and dance the sadness away!" lol sorry idek what i'm saying😂

[@doraaaa0613]

i think theyre just paying homage to early american influence on media and pop culture. this is something even i could relate to and feel nostalgic about, even as someone from an asian country, because of the influence that 80s and 90s american culture had on us. i grew up watching american shows and movies and listening to older western music, the fashion in our country was also western inspired especially during the 90s, so the sound and the scenes in the mv feel nostalgic for me as well. they had no participation in producing and writing the song this time, it was written by western songwriters who pulled from their own memories and nostalgia, so the mv setting naturally would mirror the same influences that the writers pulled from! that's my take anyway.

[@jinnykim2480]

Welcome to another episode of pd fanboying over BTS I stopped streaming just to watch your reaction pd

[@katekaty2598]

Don't forget to not loop the song!!

[@ROIERBUBBLES_]

Keep streaming the song and take a break with other videos too before you watch it again:))

[@luvvtripp]

hope you know pd is male to female! and to not use male like terms

[@myheartwillstopinjoy8142]

@@luvvtripp What? I never heard him say that and I've been following for a while.

[@luna-pr3go]

Funny Bunny pd talked about it quite a while ago, they use they/them pronouns

[@everything_purple]

they said it was a new kind of challenge not only with the language but also the whole thing and we can see that they were completely successful cause nothing seems to be forced, it's just smooth and perfect and amazing! the concept, hair and dresses and body language, and the song and the whole video! also..like you said, BTS didn't need to do this but they did and I love them even more now!

[@gudetama552]

Day6's Zombie was that comfort song that we needed for the first half of the year and BTS's Dynamite is that encouragement song that we need now for the rest of the year

[@singlesophie1]

I’m an older Army. Reminded me of Saturday Night Fever movie with John Travolta from late 70’s.. love the song and video ♥️

[@irenekwon]

I'm too(born in 80s) but I know the movie and yes I thought about that too

[@wlcoston]

Yes yes yes 🕺🕺Staying Alive ☺️😊

[@KateD117]

Definite MJ and Jackson 5 vibes (I immediately thought of ABC 🤷‍♀️). I love it so much 🤩

[@ItZeeBaby]

I couldn’t agree more, translated songs just don’t sound good normally but songs specifically written for a different language are great

[@aaroncooke4882]

I almost fully agree, but GOT7's Lullaby is flawlessly translated between English, Korean, and Spanish in my opinion. Otherwise very rare though....

[@Shia_B]

When you said that about not liking translated songs I felt that cause I've felt that way before. When kpop groups make original songs in Japanese they're usually really great songs, but when they release a Japanese version of song that's in Korean it never has that same flow. Even with Mic Drop. I prefer the original over the Steve Aoki remix that has more English.

[@angeliki2645]

I think generally whether you like the original or translated depends on which one you hear first. The only song i like that got translated from korean to english i think is highway to heaven from nct 127.

[@Shia_B]

@@angeliki2645 that could be true too. I like the Japanese version of Fake Love but that's because it's kinda like a remix. It has a different sound all together, but if it was just the same track with Japanese lyrics I probably wouldn't listen to it.

[@tifakim9519]

this video made me see the cinematography of the MV with more attention, it's super cool, the set with the seven of them dancing when seokjin is center, even has a different type of light filter a bit more 90s TVs like and the bright theme of the song is all the way through the colorful scenes

[@ancientmingyu0604]

I can’t stand this high praise 😭❤️ This is literally one of my fav BTS songs because it was such a happy song released at the perfect time and with the catchy hook, the bombing instrumental, the bright colors and the positive vibes throughout it all + the fact it was released on my birthday, I am so happy that someone reacting to it has such a high opinion of it. I can’t believe how many people actually hate it. This song was perfect, is perfect, will always be perfect and I love them for this so much 💜

[@hawkwing8840]

PD, you kept saying “Boy in Luv” when you where trying to say “Boy with Luv”... 😂🤣😅

[@DoctorStrange01]

Just one short word, but so much meaning, lol

[@niyamitchell6818]

I didn’t even notice lol

[@hawkwing8840]

tetrikz PERIODT...

[@patience.m.5171]

😂😂😂❤️

[@MusicalIrishgrl]

@@niyamitchell6818 me too, my brain just corrected it automatically so I didn't even notice 🤣🤣🤣

[@andre_150]

For me Tae looks like Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby.

[@Daniela-gv1og]

I thought so too!

[@soraya131]

Yess especially in that green suit and how green is a color of symbolism for Gatsby

[@anshulbhatt7613]

Yes yes. I had jack from titanic in my head. But its definitely jay gatsby.

[@an9elkaii]

YES I KEPT GETTING LEO VIBES

[@lalugube]

i was gonna say he looks like the joker lmao

[@k00jeans]

I think Tae reminded PD of young Leonardo DiCaprio in the movie "Catch Me If You Can" idk lol the hair and the vest just reminded of Leo's role as Frank Abagnale Jr.

[@haarika1605]

I just loveeeeeeee the disco vibes and funky sound, it’s not even that it’s in English, it’s just so catchy and well done. It’s def my fave “happy/poppy” song by them

[@ziyunny]

Their MV is very Technicolor! You know what I mean? Those awsome musical films of the good old days in the 50's was always in Technicolor. 😄

[@yohan020]

I totally agree with your assessment on the “nuclear town aesthetic” 👌🏼 I can see it too and it works 😁 it’s a fun and interesting style!!

[@Limona33]

V's character reminds me of "Saturday night fever" Tony Manero ( John Travolta).

[@woomung]

Ahhhhhh good one!! I was thinking Marlon Brando

[@lovkai_8]

Jungkook: *drinks and talks about milk* Banana milk: I'm I a joke to you?

[@reham9336]

This is the MOST RELAXED REACTION I HAVE EVER SEEN... I was SCREAMING WHILE SINGING WHEN DYNAMITE LIVE STARTS...!!!

[@Lola-193]

Wowza! 💜🕺🏻💃🏻🧨🙌 I’m very proud of them. Thank you for reacting and posting. Cheers from Texas. ✌️💜

[@marinapond]

I haven't been so in love with a BTS song since the Wings's era, they get me with this one like in the all times, so yes, they did a really good job, I love it ^.^

[@mochibun3890]

Tae looks like David Bowie to me. That flowy blonde hair with the side part and the fitted suit is SO Bowie. Probably not who you're thinking of but imma throw that out there. I'm obsessed with this look on him!

[@serendipitousone]

Yes! I didn’t make that connection but I can get w that. I love Bowie and V is coming through bias wrecking out here!

[@MsDidi38]

some of the dance moves are pure MJ

[@ser2952]

Same! Young Bowie!

[@thespankmyfrank]

Yes, for sure! Especially with the waistcoat, super Bowie looking.

[@blushluma9074]

i think this could definitely be one of the influences. you can see a bowie poster in jks room at the beginning x

[@Loudheart14]

I played the MV for my 2-3 year old students and the first thing they did was giggle and dance 🥺 it was so heartwarming!!

[@mygjjmbb7264]

I had a rlly rough month because i was rejected from almost all of the uni i applied to, it made me so stressed that i got sick. But then this song came along and it really does help me a lot, i literaly forget abt everything and feel so happy when i listen to them

[@maky1670]

Am I the only person who really loves the autotune affect - it makes the voices sound almost electronic and therefore 10x more retro/disco/electro funk - it’s a great stylistic affect - I see loads of people saying they don’t like it because the boys are good singers without it, almost implying the use of it is an insult to their talent, but that’s not the only use of autotune - anpanman is another great example of excess autotune used for a retro affect - I get that it’s not most people’s cup of tea but in my opinion the song would be lacking without it 🤗

[@charlottepage7085]

You have an interesting point of view.I for instance don't really associate retro with electronic so it sounds out of place for me

[@purplyful]

Finally someone who understands!!! Ive heard other producers say that certain musicians use auto-tune stylistically!!!!!! And not necessarily mask/butcher their original singing voice. Like t pain, that guy can sing well, really well, but he prefers to add his auto-tune making his songs ✨ spicy✨ and that is what bts had in mind with dynamite!!

[@aspannas]

I understand the use of it for stylistic effect, but to me this doesn't sound pleasant and was used way to excessive. And in anpanman they didn't use it for the entire song and neither this much to the point were their voices are almost unrecognizable, which they did here and it kind of ruined to song for me sadly. They also did layering of the voices to achieve the sound. In anpanman autotune was used perfectly and fitted the song and they only used it for certain parts of the songs.

[@adriennpasku2602]

i agree, i think for this song especially it really fits the overall atmosphere and adds to it. i think people always equate autotune to bad music but what they dont understand is that there are different uses for it. and here, it has a purpose. btw lets not act like pop in general isnt autotuned, but you dont hear people complain about that. however i do understand that for some people autotune is not enjoyable simply bc they like rawer vocals.its really all about preference. for me, if it fits the song i dont care.

[@moonchild8580]

@@aspannas lmao

[@purpleumbrella6709]

In the midst of jamming out to the song, I stopped and was like "Wait. Where the heck is Jin?" Just totally missed the guy until towards the end lol

[@Meliodas-if7ze]

That only means u needed glasses

[@purpleumbrella6709]

@@Meliodas-if7ze nah I got glasses, he just wasn't focused on by the MV or in the center until towards the end -- mildly disappointing, honestly. Still give the song a 9/10 like PD tho

[@Liz-qb1ki]

Omg it was the same for me! I was like: where the hell is this man? Lol

[@kunalijawas]

@@Meliodas-if7ze and that means BH didn't did a good word if u need glasses to see one member....well...its ok...seokjinnies are trained now to suck up unfairness!

[@niyamitchell6818]

He sounded and looked really good though when he did show up though! I also was wondering where he was lol

[@MilieNopeNotHere]

This song is super basic and popy tbh, but it’s so damn fun and catchy man. I don’t usually like this kind of stuff from BTS, but because they made it to make people happy and to reach everyone in a trying time, it just means so much more! No the lyrics and music aren’t complicated, but that’s kinda the point. The wordplay and sounds are fun and it’s just like the perfect song to put on and jump around and dance in the summer. Sometimes you gotta have that. It doesn’t erase all the heavy songs BTS have done, the diversity of Wings, the deep concept for MOTS, the hip hop of the old days. But come on, if you don’t think this song is fun, I’m guessing you don’t like dancing 😝

[@mackynzi2049]

Exactly

[@80s_graffiti]

Yep. BTS can be creative artists and still release happy pop songs to dance to. They've proven themselves many times that they know how to make legit art, but it's not bad to just want some fun!

[@BoyBeMine15]

THIS!💜

[@gracie9658]

That's exactly my thoughts !

[@sonyeolovessweaters]

haha me and another army friend aren't really into pop songs, but for my Dynamite is alright, like BWL. My friend likes their other sides though, and you are right: she does not really like to dance XD

[@maria_elena_2659]

As someone who turned 13 in 1972, the retro vibes in this music video really hit home. I love BTS! 💜💟☮️

[@chriswickarts]

I cried when I saw their video!🙏❤❤❤❤❤ Thanks for letting us know about Love Yourself campaign!

[@eupetrosarktou7866]

I'm thinking those geniuses at Lumpens have been watching a lot of David Lynch films. Some of this is straight out of "Wild at Heart" and the white picket fence of "Stay Gold" is pure "Blue Velvet". Nobody can do corny, frothy, shiney, fakey 50s like Lynch can. This is really nothing new with BTS - if we go back to the darker periods of, say, the Wings era, you'll see more of the sinister side of Lynchian influence, best realized in the Wings short films. Lynch blended the two sides, light/dark, dexter/sinister, cuteness/horror most perfectly in Twin Peaks. I often get massive "deja-vu" flashes to Twin Peaks, when I'm watching BTS/Lumpens videos. (That bird flying across the curtains in Jin's "Awake" is straight out of Agent Cooper's dream in the Red Room - just one instance.) I am not mentioning a HUGE spoiler that clearly connects the Twin Peaks Universe and the Bangtan Universe. Please do not make the mistake of thinking I'm talking about plagiarism here. I wouldn't even dream of it. Artists constantly influence other artists, that's what art is all about. No art is created in a vacuum. The Bangtan Universe is filled with influences and references to other works of art from various eras of human history: Greek mythology, Renaissance painting, German literature and psychoanalytic theory, a certain Japanese film I won't name, etc. etc. David Lynch is exactly the kind of artist that would be an inspiration to the BTS/Lumpens team. They are in good company, indeed. So, can we go back to the Wings era now? ###

[@80s_graffiti]

This homie knows what's up

[@user-rf8zi6cd1b]

YES

[@eupetrosarktou7866]

Thanks to everyone who responded positively! I was asked (elsewhere) what I meant by the "bird across the curtain" in Cooper's Dream versus Jin's Awake. I should have explained better, so I'll do it now. Here's Cooper's Dream in Twin Peaks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqick6Orf7eir7c The sequence begins with a circle of candles blowing out, and Cooper, the dreamer, tossing and turning on his bed. Go to 1:10 - 1:18, and note the bird flying across the curtain outside the room. Now look at Jin's short film AWAKE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYrFo3-ii8qfj80 At 1:01 the candles blow out At 2:05 Jin tosses and turns on his bed At 2:08 the bird crosses the curtain (reflected in Jin's eye) You'll note various other parallels, and references to other videos: The curtains in the "dream-room". The optical pattern on the floor The classical statues, and the floor-lamps Oh, and by the way, the shot of Jin looking in the mirror, and touching its surface that turns out to be water, is almost certainly a reference to Jean Cocteau's seminal film "Orpheus" from 1950. Based on Greek mythology, it tells the story of a poet, whose wife dies. In order to save her, he goes to the Underworld (via the mirror), attempting to reverse fate. If you are familiar with the underlying story of Jin in the BU, you'll know exactly what this means. Here's "Orphée": kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6fSanqjgtiln7M Go to 57:20 - 58:10 to see Orphée passing through the watery mirror! ###

[@ivysouza1602]

@@eupetrosarktou7866 God, I'm dying to know what is the huge spoiler that connects the 2 universes...

[@eupetrosarktou7866]

@@ivysouza1602 SPOILER! SPOILER! SPOILER! (You asked!) # Spoiler coming ... # Spoiler coming ... # Spoiler coming ... # Spoiler coming ... # Spoiler coming ... # Spoiler coming ... # Spoiler coming ... In the most recent "season" of Twin Peaks, Agent Cooper goes 25 years back in time in order to prevent the murder of Laura Palmer, which started off the whole story. He then returns, locates her (25 year older), and finds her in a seriously bad situation. They go on a trip together, back to Twin Peaks, to the house where Laura lived when she was murdered. All we know is that something has changed horribly, and nothing is what we would expect it to be. We begin to think that Cooper made a huge mistake trying to mess with fate. Then something horrifying happens, and we are left with a cliffhanger. ###

[@melak8325]

Jungkook intro was the highlight of song. It has least sound processing so I loved it more

[@antartestic7687]

Dynamite was a breath of fresh air in a gloominess that we all have been experiencing. Very uplifting!! also please support BTSLoveMyself campaign

[@pendragnx]

I completely agree with you on 'translated' versions of songs... This is probably my favorite BTS song edit: I also know what you're talking about re: 50s nuclear towns.... that makes sense now that you mentioned it

[@zainsrouji1055]

yeah this song is perfect, the definition of a serotonin boost.

[@KK-dn9rk]

V looks like somebody Me: " I know the face but don't know the name" 😂😂😂

[@jmarie3902]

Good One, ha ha ha, 💜

[@caraashji]

Hahahaga

[@jajaskye11]

Hahahahaha.

[@emman2702]

Most reactors use taehyungs face.he is dynamite.haha

[@wlcoston]

😂😂🤣🤣😵💀💀💀

[@mikasa-to6ko]

This is definitely Maknae lines ERA They definitely stand out the most in this MV(I mean they always) but the hyung line well-done you did a very great job I'm so proud💜(I just hope the hyungline will get more screentime and lines too)

[@yoongisyana5521]

They get more screen time and lines

[@mikasa-to6ko]

@@yoongisyana5521 ikr but I hope soon hyung line will have more screentime

[@Flora-ix3os]

Jin didn’t even get a solo set (edit: spelling)

[@mikasa-to6ko]

@@Flora-ix3os ikr But soon maybe I hope hyung line will get more sreentime and line

[@meeowmeeowmeeow]

Hobi got nothing. As usual. It just get worse every comeback.😔

[@fabriziovaldivia]

PD: “V looks like someone” Me: thinks of the TikTok comparing V to Prince Charming from Shrek 2 🤣

[@2far2good12]

🤣

[@kwonthepessimist621]

It's the accuracy for me

[@caraashji]

HAHAHAGA

[@kiddlorenz7582]

nah he reminds me of the Joker

[@marinal.]

oh yes

[@samia282]

I think this is the very 1st time i hv seen him fanboying over EVERYTHING in a mv. The vocals,music,looks,set,positivity

[@nicolelaviolette3686]

I think they did amazing on their pronunciation in this song. It does flow very well in English, and from the Korean that I do know, it would not flow at all. I think its admirable that during this time, they are still thinking about their fans and trying to reach out. I think that is alot of what makes them so successful. Alot of us feel like, even from across the globe, they still acknowledge how we might be feeling. It has been hard on fans of all ages, and this is a song I can see anyone from young children, toddlers even, to old people just enjoying as they listen to it, and maybe bopping around their houses or wherever. Almost like how they did the fan ending of Boy With Luv, but people just doing their own thing, not necessarily the choreography. Thank you for the study of this one! I love watching your stuff. Feels like a lot longer than less than a year ago when I met you at the DreamCatcher show in DFW!

[@haylyryanlilyjane]

i am not a difficult music pleaser, however i don't lean towards disco usually because it's not my jam (except diana ross maybe..) so i wasn't expecting anything for this track. but I FRICKING LOVED IT. it's such a good vibes song that i immediately started to dance a little and smile. i couldn't stop smiling. i'm glad they had fun with this song because as a listener i certainly did! i'm gonna keep streaming it because it's like a fricking serotonin boost.

[@ladynymue]

Honestly "Got Milk" was so big for so long I wondered if thats why they threw that in there.

[@jmarie3902]

I See A JK, Milk Sell Out Coming or Milk Commercial

[@dugiioh]

Please tell me you wanted to say that Tae looks like he could play in Kingsman

[@psvch0tic]

WAIT HE CAN OH MY GOD

[@dugiioh]

@@psvch0tic I fucking can't get over that look

[@conniehoukamau2899]

YES OH MY GOD

[@80s_graffiti]

Your brain

[@dugiioh]

@@80s_graffiti 🤣🤣🤣

[@skybluepink998]

I agree about the songs sounding different in different languages. Boy with Luv was influenced by Singing in the Rain - it even showed up in the version they did at Bang Bang Con.

[@meghankellum4593]

Yessir I just got myself some merch and supported lv bangtan ! We love to see it and this mv this was so fun and really made me happy 😊

[@1obsessionafteranother794]

I’ve never been so early in any aspect of my life

[@mo2438]

😂😂

[@WurlyCurly18]

I felt this

[@yoongyoong8490]

Tae’s outfit screamed how b-a-a-a-a-d can I be

[@elizabethb7550]

I love that you watch the video fully before analyzing! Thank you!

[@carolgardens7294]

I think the people that wrote this song,not BTS, brought a 70's-'80's fun summer dance vibe that is electrifying and the words are retro references to expressions that are now vintage in English language lexicon from songs,ads,and fads from the earliest days of music videos,with the lighting and still camera, and clothing, contributing to the nostalgic feel of light fun , cheerful dance music.

[@apoorvavarma6812]

Does V remind you of Ryan Gosling in La La Land? Just guessing.

[@itsrenalirio]

Yess

[@mariexosorio]

Honestly the song makes me soooo happy!!! I just want to sing and dance hahah I think that was the whole point of the song, they never disappoint

[@browneyedgabi6030]

This MV really made me happy, like GOT7's A. It's just a fun song the ONLY issue I have is the extreme amounts of autotune. They played with it in MOTS but their voices are already amazing so I was slightly frustrated with that. Other than that, I actually really like this song and I'm not a fan of super POP songs but it's so damn catchy

[@vanessascarin]

Yes! I agree so much with you! I like the vibe of the song and the melody, but the excess autotune really bothered me :c

[@browneyedgabi6030]

@@raman5107 Seriously when those songs come on my shuffle I can't help but smile. This is one of those feel good songs which is what they wanted. For me, it totally worked

[@browneyedgabi6030]

@@vanessascarin And its like they only used it in the first half, the second half sounds like it was used less. But yes, super catchy and fun.

[@aristheia_]

@@browneyedgabi6030 it was the opposite for me, the first half sounded less autotuned but towards the end it got more autotuned imo, no offense. But I really like the retro vibe so I don't mind it that much

[@Saerdna79]

They are releasing a remix (aucustic) on the 24th, will be really interesting to see if they go with "cleaner" vocals

[@padowo]

completely agree with your take on this!! great video as usual. i’d love a full english album from them. especially a dark one.

[@camila8031]

they really achieved their goal of making us feel lighter and happier. this song is not only catchy but also make you feel so good, you forget your problems and just wanna dance.

[@fishfingers8441]

I only just noticed the ‘off the wall’ lyric- deffo MJ reference

[@rachelizabeth331]

V steals the show in his 70's look lol and their dancing as a group on the basketball court just makes me want to watch Sister Act 2 lol I love all the musical heritage references throughout the video in the background & through dance moves 🕺🏻 V in his 70's fit reminds me of Ashton Kutcher from That 70's Show... I don't know if that's who you're thinking of but thought I'd throw it out there. Also, when I heard that whole "cup of milk" line I instantly thought of those old 70's/80's ads telling you to "wake up and drink a glass of milk" 🥛

[@multistaninthebuilding734]

Pd still being confused with boy in luv and boy with luv😂

[@taekook_natsu5696]

I think what makes their video work is that they don’t try to hide. They fully commit to their styl and they pull it of so good. That’s my opinion

[@sheenak.5662]

I loved your critique. You touched on a lot of things others haven’t.

[@Sundae_said]

90s people - "We're gonna have flying cars by 2020" 2020 - " are the walls real?"

[@MakeyJu]

I laughed a bit about "suspicious English lyrics" because this song was completely written by a duo of Americans so whatever sus lyrics are there they are not from Korea haha

[@abenamensah8053]

I think maybe Tae reminds you of joker?. I love this song. It's not really a deep song just a song that should up lift your spirit and it did exactly that for me. I love this so much. I love your reactions by the wat😊

[@smileyriley1001]

I ADORE funky concepts. And you know BTS always sets the trend for the industry as a whole. So I’m really REALLY excited for all the other groups that are gonna put their own spin on this genre!! So much good music is coming, I can feel it!!! 🥰

[@Sehugoo]

You know PD is the reactor to watch when his BTS reaction video got more than 100k views in less than 12 hours. Bravooo

[@gracecaringal9962]

A tribute to Michael Jackson as RM says.... Going back to michael's childhood to his fame... Just a happy part if the wirld

[@ashlauren613]

Which interview did he say that?( btw I'm not accusing, i'm just really curious I must have missed something).