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Today we're checking out 'The Most Beautiful Life Goes On: A Story of BTS'
BTS (Korean: 방탄소년단; RR: Bangtan Sonyeondan; lit. Bulletproof Boy Scouts), also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010. The band consists of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, who co-write or co-produce much of their material. Originally a hip hop group, they expanded their musical style to incorporate a wide range of genres, while their lyrics have focused on subjects including mental health, the troubles of school-age youth and coming of age, loss, the journey towards self-love, individualism, and the consequences of fame and recognition. Their discography and adjacent work has also referenced literature, philosophy and psychology, and includes an alternate universe storyline.
BTS debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment with the single album 2 Cool 4 Skool. BTS released their first Korean and Japanese-language studio albums, Dark & Wild and Wake Up respectively, in 2014. The group's second Korean studio album, Wings (2016), was their first to sell one million copies in South Korea. By 2017, BTS had crossed into the global music market and led the Korean Wave into the United States, becoming the first Korean ensemble to receive a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for their single "Mic Drop", as well as the first act from South Korea to top the Billboard 200 with their studio album Love Yourself: Tear (2018). In 2020, BTS became one of the few groups since the Beatles (in 1966-1968) to chart four US number-one albums in less than two years, with Love Yourself: Answer (2018) becoming the first Korean album certified Platinum by the RIAA; in the same year, they also became the first all-South Korean act to reach number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Global 200 with their Grammy-nominated single "Dynamite". Follow-up releases "Savage Love", "Life Goes On", "Butter", and "Permission to Dance" made them the fastest act to earn four US number-one singles since Justin Timberlake in 2006.
As of 2023, BTS is the best-selling artist in South Korean history according to the Circle Chart, having sold in excess of 40 million albums. Their studio album Map of the Soul: 7 (2020) is the third best-selling album of all time in South Korea, as well as the first in the country to surpass both four and five million registered sales. They are the first non-English-speaking and Asian act to sell out concerts at Wembley Stadium and the Rose Bowl (Love Yourself World Tour, 2019), and were named the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's (IFPI) Global Recording Artist of the Year for both 2020 and 2021. The group's accolades include multiple American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Golden Disc Awards, and nominations for five Grammy Awards. Outside of music, they have addressed three sessions of the United Nations General Assembly and partnered with UNICEF in 2017 to establish the Love Myself anti-violence campaign. Featured on Time's international cover as "Next Generation Leaders" and dubbed the "Princes of Pop", BTS has also appeared on Time's lists of the 25 most influential people on the internet (2017-2019) and the 100 most influential people in the world (2019), and in 2018 became the youngest recipients of the South Korean Order of Cultural Merit for their contributions in spreading the Korean culture and language.
On June 14, 2022, the group announced a scheduled pause in group activities to enable the members to complete their mandatory South Korean military service, with a reunion planned for 2025. Jin, the oldest member, enlisted on December 13, 2022, followed by J-Hope on April 18, 2023, and Suga on September 22, 2023.
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[@thesoundcheck666]

We have a part 2 coming soon with the 2023 update 😊

[@angartsnirex]

Can't wait 🔥

[@greninja_remesian]

Yayyy… thank you and love your reaction 💜

[@jinsuan..5669]

Yeah , 2023 update, can't Wait

[@jinsuan..5669]

Yeah , 2023 update, can't Wait

[@meiong5206]

I hope you check out why the music industry is terrified of Bts by Boracity

[@BansheePurple]

Fun fact: The video said 4 years, but now it's been almost 7 years and Spring Day is still right there korean charts lmao. That's like the national anthem and definitely one of the army's top favorite songs💜 Army has a lot of memes and jokes about the queen Spring day kicking out the new songs releases because in every BTS or any other member comeback we notice that even if it has never left the charts the song starts climbing up like A LOT again lol

[@beccal.5369]

I think you guys would love the Rise of Bangtan series... it shows their rise from predebut. As musicians you will enjoy it as it shows in depth how the music scene works over there and how they succeeded despite huge push back.

[@fbts9901]

Yes please! 💜💜

[@Lilithnunacarrot]

I second this!

[@SilverFang95]

As well as the bonus and deleted scenes.

[@shannonslutzky4754]

Anessa made it private but I saw an army had it archived so it’s still available (on a rise of bangtan channel) just not thru the original creator.

[@Kookiepookie2025]

Yes

[@charmainebasubas8081]

I really, really love what JK said about luck: "We’ve been lucky, but we worked hard for that luck."

[@mjwebb6160]

"They act cool. They look cool. But they're not pricks". Such an Aussie comment and so true (wipes away a patriotic tear).

[@thesoundcheck666]

Bahahaha best comment ever

[@Deepika609]

Fun fact: they mention spring day being on charts even after 4 years. Spring day is indeed on charts to this very day and this video you're reacting to is more than a year old by now i guess. And with every new release spring day rises within top 50 easily like clockwork. The queen of a song. Loved your reaction and insights. Thank you for diving deeper into the story of BTS. They are amazing artists and people and mean so much to so many people around the world. They have changed lives. Much love and well wishes for you both. 💜

[@slonecznego6973]

Thanks for the reaction! Not sure if someone already told you guys this but this guide, or at least it's older version that you watched has some mis-info about J-hope. He did in fact audition to JYP but only for the dance competition JYP entertainment was hosting. Instead of getting cut like the guide says, he passed the audition and his team even won the entire competition. Instead of staying there as a trainee, he just took the money and went back to his hometown to finish his education there and later applied to Big Hit Entertainment and join the BTS line up. Just a fun fact I wanted to add, since this information was corrected in the 2023 ver

[@kathecampomanes1154]

They call themselves a team, which I think is a better term. A team can have members that are better, but every single member is needed to make it work.

[@menohero_menovillian]

By now you guys know how big BTS is. But have you noticed that you don’t really see them in media? May I suggest dipping into Boracity Magazines videos? She discusses why the music industry is not friends with BTS which explains why till this day, there are still lots of people that don’t know about their existence. I would recommend the video “why the music industry is terrified of bts”. We can start there and progress from there. Thanks!

[@satyachowdary5291]

The amazing thing about bts is they didn't suddenly become super popular they grow slowly & steadily which making them stronger

[@satyachowdary5291]

BTS released dynamite & butter for international fans to enjoy before leaving for military not to dominate any industry ,, even bts themselves surprised about the sucess of dynamite & butter

[@flea.mp3]

The goat fan made docuseries is The Rise of Bangtan, sadly and inexplicably removed by the creator from YT. ARMYs have it saved in google drives across the world it's just that good lol. There will be a new official docuseries on Disney+ released on Dec 20 - excited!

[@melbellTexas]

The videos are back.I just rewatched them too. kzbin.info/aero/PL7Ur2KFRc4u76UiHaoQiPO-Z95Hi2dhoA&si=GsZfqQuHu8tjpXwq.

[@its_always_the_7]

the rise of bangtan has actually been uploaded back onto youtube! it is available to watch on here.

[@flea.mp3]

@@its_always_the_7 Oh I see! But that's not the original creator's channel

[@its_always_the_7]

@@flea.mp3 yup, its not their original channel. its just an archive space so that we can continue watching it :) 👍

[@Lilithnunacarrot]

Oh wow, thank you for this info😮

[@ldyerin4934]

A note to add, Halsey is still very very close to all the guys and infact just redid her song "Lilith" with Suga for the game Diablo 4.

[@meiong5206]

I am older than bts but ive learned a lot about myself and life lesson through bts. They are so wise, humble and just amazing human being.

[@MariaChavez-ey5sr]

You are right as a pandemic Army I had time to just binge their constant content and old content (years later I’m still not caught up!). The amount of music and content they have created is almost unparalleled and the quality is ridiculous. Fun wholesome hilarious original stuff they produce on mostly shoe string budgets for Run BTS (170+ 30 min episodes) 4 seasons of Bon Voyage (BTS on vacation around the world) 2 seasons of iN the Soop (on vacation in Korea during Covid). While all getting bachelors and working towards masters. How???

[@HiHello-tz5ez]

In updated video you need to start watching from 30:00 , i love the other half of the video too lol so if you can make a second part i would love it but if you can't it's also fine 💜

[@rauhinawinitana540]

Yes, I am a Covid ARMY. My KZbin thread had BTS all over it, and so I clicked on 'Life Goes On', the rest is history. I literally watch BTS content EVERYDAY. They are a group of the most humble and hardworking young men I had the pleasure to know. So proud learning about their journey.

[@winkpinky1445]

I never get tired of hearing their humble beginnings. It just shows you that determination and perseverance are everything. Big Hit was a shoe string company. The boys first video came about by having to borrow a staff members’ car for the shoot. 7 guys in one bedroom is crazy.

[@winkpinky1445]

We’re not hearing too much about the struggle in this one. They really struggled too.

[@djlivvy46]

​@@winkpinky1445- that's what the 'BTS Hardships' video is for. 💜

[@h02.]

BTS comes once in a lifetime

[@hopeworld0824]

Agree... I tell all of my friends this... What a time to be alive to listen to such a legendary group 💜💜💜

[@karolinahajduk6892]

It seems you really enjoy seeing BTS being honestly amazing and respectful friends to each other. To see more of it, I would highly recommend you to check the show SUCHWITA - where BTS members talk over food and drinks with SUGA about their solo albums, inspiration for creating them and share some old trivia stories about their past when they become group. Also, I have a feeling you would greatly enjoy documentary movies and series and shows like RUN BTS, In The Soop and Bon Voyage.

[@femmy-syahrani]

I agree. In Suchwita, you get to listen to them talk about music and about old times. You can see how close they are as friends and brothers. And it's interesting to see the different dynamics between Suga and each member.

[@winkpinky1445]

And ARMY supporting them and bringing in more fans over and over. ARMY gave the guys positive energy and the boys gave it right back in love and respect.

[@Kookiepookie2025]

I really think the rise of bangtan series chapters is perfect for you to learn about them next 💜 It has like 20 chapters it's fanmade but so well made like a professional

[@spreadlove4094]

38:57 wise words by guy in green shirt (sorry don't know ur names yet 😅 please enligten me). No time for hate, lets spread more love, thats also what BTS preach ❤

[@thesoundcheck666]

Haha thank you! TOM - Black shirt Blake - Green Shirt

[@judyburgess3357]

Apart from the fact that they produce great music the fans love them for the fact that they remain human and humble.

[@dotdot8395]

support from Australia! welcome to the BTS rabbit hole :D 💜 the more you get into the boys, the more you will see why no other band in the world can compare with them.

[@NanciBK]

Life Goes On, the single he mentions at the end, off BE, the pandemic album, was the first Korean language song to go to number 1. Every album is amazing, all 20 of the group albums and all 11 of the solo albums. They have already been together years longer than the Beatles were and had more successful solo careers so far in terms of having all members have chart topping singles and albums. They are the first group in global history to have 4, then 5, then 6 members as million album sellers. They have broken so many world records that they are already in the Guiness World Records Hall of Fame. All this without any scandals or bad behavior. They are just such good people. Jungkook just took the world by the throat with his solo album Golden and is blowing away or setting records and winning awards all over the place. Still, he just announced he is going into the military with the remaining 3 other members, years before he has to legally. This is because they all want to get out as soon as possible together to keep their promises to ARMY. That's all they care about. Jungkook also had an Instagram account with 52 million followers and he deleted it because he "never used it." They don't care about that stuff. All of them had fantastic responses to their recent solo albums and all of them had chart toppers. But they are all now taking 1.5 years off for their service requirement. Yoongi (Suga) is taking 20 months because he is doing civil service due to a shoulder injury. They only care about each other, their music, their loved ones, and ARMY.

[@femmy-syahrani]

I think the member who hasn't hit one million album sales is Namjoon. Jin has reached that number with The Astronaut.

[@NanciBK]

@femmy-syahrani I think you're right. I knew there was something wrong with that but wasn't sure. I will edit.

[@femmy-syahrani]

About how they split their income. This is purely speculation on my part, but I'd imagine that they are paid the same as performers. Suga has mentioned several times that RM shoulders a lot of more responsibilities as the leader, but doesn't get paid extra for this role. However, they're also get paid royalties for their involvement in songwriting. Some members have mentioned that I have the copyright for this song or that song. The way BTS create songs is that it's like a song camp all year long. They can submit beats, melodies, and lyrics to the label any time. When a track for a song is created, anyone can create melodies and lyrics over it and the label will choose the best ones and combine them. A song can have a verse from one member and a chorus from another. In their anthology album "Proof", we get to hear some members' demos for existing BTS songs that didn't get selected. So it's like a friendly competition for them to get their contribution selected (and then receive royalties for it). For "Life Goes On", a BTS song in the "BE" album, Suga submitted a version that didn't get selected. But he likes his version so much, that he rearranged it and released it as part of his album "D-Day". I love both versions. Suga performed his version of "Life Goes On" in his solo concert while playing the piano. It was one of the highlights of the concerts for me.

[@yoongilovingxicana5586]

"they act cool, they look cool, but theyre not pricks" spot on 😭 they get a lot of praise from other korean celebrities who noticed how genuinely kind they are in person when the camera is off too

[@LPnerd]

this is the old one, they updated. to 2022 begining of 23. Enjoyed your comments. Thanks for watching.

[@Brookejay21]

The only reason I hate this take is the American “conquer Goliath” part, the boys did English songs to cheer up army’s and the world, not that it wasn’t a good buisness decision but they liked the songs and they charted without English songs, it’s them sound like chart chasers and as they wanna reach the highest point (as anyone in their field) that wasn’t their main mindset doing this stuff. That part just makes them seem so shallow and they are the opposite

[@bta7658]

its always you white knights that come and say these things based on assumptions when the member themsleves made comments regarding this, here RM as example: "So far they've released three English songs - "Dynamite", "Butter" and "Permission to Dance" - and RM told Billboard that he was never fond of the idea, but recognised it as a way to keep the hype up during the pandemic. He said, "There was no alternative"" years ago he said that if bts ever created all english songs that tgat wouldn't be bts, then the pandemic hit and the military enlistment dates got closer and they felt like there was no other way other than to give in and do english songs. of course they had to market it as "just wanting to cheer up army" but the main focus was on trying to get those number 1's and maybe finally that grammy bevore they had to enlist

[@djlivvy46]

The music business is a business, and anyone who works in that industry understands that. Also there can be more than one reason for doing something.

[@user-xr9bv9xl8l]

I think you will love the "Rise of Bangtan" series, guys! It beautifully depicts their journey from the bottom, and it's truly amazing. Also, make sure to check out their live performances - you'll love them more and more!💜💜

[@kkyulmin]

Their story is truly fascinating when you think about it - beside Jimin, none of them originally planned on auditioning for BTS. They either messed up or didn't pass auditions for other things, planned to be completely something else (an actor, like Jin) or auditioned on a whim, initially only wanting to support a friend (V). Seven different guys whose paths somehow have crossed at the right time. It's the first time in my life when I look at a group of people and their story and think that fate might actually exist.

[@JeonJungkook-wr4yr]

There is the 2023 update if this is the one.

[@thesoundcheck666]

Yeah we saw that after we recorded this one :( but still some cool info we didn't know!

[@JeonJungkook-wr4yr]

@thesoundcheck666 Oh gotcha understood that. Oh the 2023 one has extra stuff at the end if you'd like to you can check that one out and fast forward to where that video left off and watch the rest that happened just a suggestion 😀 💜🫰

[@thesoundcheck666]

@@JeonJungkook-wr4yr that's a great idea!! Thank you :)

[@JeonJungkook-wr4yr]

@thesoundcheck666 you are so welcome I'm happy I can help

[@trixter_g]

He showed why he is BTS Silver voice- well deserved title.

[@sherimosher3216]

You should have watched the updated version which goes past Nov 2022. If you watch it skip to the last part of the video to see the added content. The host will say, this is where we ended the original video. . . They talk about the McDonald's meal, the Grammy (or Scammys as we in the US call it) journey, and more.

[@RLC63]

Thx GuyS 👏 Also, i love the way every member fully supports each other's SOLO work 💯. 🎵 Together 💜 Apart 💜 BTS 🎶

[@mpgisbtsarmybaefighting2838]

We should also remember they collabed with more artists as well. Fall Out Boy, etc to name one...

[@thesoundcheck666]

Wow! Did not know that

[@bethanyblack8545]

So glad you watched this video, it's so good at giving a broader view of their career and growth. BTS are amazing

[@marinal.]

Hi, I am back. Good reaction, ty. Appreciate u watching this guide. He does such a good job is sharing their albums. And ur right u can see their growth is slow but consistent. =0] Hugs. Stay safe. --2019 ARMY NY USA 💜

[@singularity7855]

This video highlights their success, if you want to know of the obstacles during their journey, you should react to BTS hardships by xCeleste ! U guys r rlly entertaining to watch

[@thesoundcheck666]

That’s so sick!! We appreciate you so much!!

[@Cookie_moonlove]

11:13 yes! And not only nice but real. They show all sides, sides many often just show family and close friends. We get to see them emotional, goofy, affectionate, angry, tired etc etc. It's not just all how strong and talented they are and they don't brag about what they done, they just let it speak for itself. I think all this shows how you are strong for real. Being able to show emotions and affection and thanks and compliments and to be goofy and let loose shows you are strong and secure. Often many famous people (especially men) put on a persona and act all cold and cool and just very two dimensional and as if showing emotions is a weakness when in fact it's the opposite, if you truly are strong you are not afraid to show emotions etc. If you feel secure about yourself you can goof off and you can give credit to others and don't feel a need to boast about your success.

[@WhiteIsTriColour]

Mic Drop is their beautiful fight back against haters and those who humiliated them. Hitman Bang, CEO of BigHit almost gone bankrupt and hv asked the boys to leave their dorm. They won’t leave, worked harder and came out the phenomenon as witnessed.

[@sugasmeow]

The fact that 7 young men (boys) all had the same mindset and vision is miraculous. If any one of them did not buy in to the vision, this would not have been a success. And their work ethic is unparalleled.

[@rauhinawinitana540]

BTS has surpassed the Kpop industry, they broke its predictability of it and evolved themselves to portray who they are. They love and respect the industry, but they have changed it up. (I believe lol) They are unique.

[@Glorybee446]

Be sure to watch the video about the music industry being afraid of BTS. They tried to block them at every turn but it backfired.

[@mochipjamas]

The fact is, BTS and ARMY are very much a family. There are ups and downs, but in the end, we always back each other up. 💜

[@teenieweeniemini4297]

there is a misconception here. he says bts had to speak/sing in english to get no1 on hot100 chart but bts already had korean songs in top 10 of hot100. (2018 no10 fake love,,, 2019 boy with luv no8,,,, 2020 no4 ON ) if they released a korean song instead of dynamite they would still get no1 since they were already approaching there. what dynamite did was staying at no1 for a second week and people hyped it up so much since it was the first english single of bts. and surely dynamite was everything we needed in quarantine :)

[@E_btsot798]

you both should react to the fan made bts documentary called the Rise of Bangtan! It dives even more into the world of kpop and bts!

[@h02.]

In fact, I advise you to do a reaction to BTS in order to see how they have developed from the beginning of their debut to the present day, and I also advise you to watch who the BTS ARMY by Tylor if you interested to know who the BTS ARMY actually are Luv your reaction and so much love from BTS fan since 2015 yeah im knd oldddddd 😂😂😂

[@MaricelPelones-lg2ir]

OTHER GROUP DIDNT MAKE IT CUZ THEY R JEALOUS WITH EACH OTHEE..BUT BTS LOVE EACH OTHER THATS HUGE DIFFERNCE

[@HailToTheMeep]

The reality of being under a company with the management being the anchor of the group and not the other way around would have been a variable in how they deal with money. The rap line, the first 3 members, are the musical backbone of the group, and there has never been any dispute about this as their creative output always speak for themselves. The other four known as their vocal line are world class stellar performers. While Jin being the eldest often take a more informal leadership position, the rest fall in line quite willingly I suspect because they are also the younger members of the group. Age being an essential element of a social hierarchy, the rules are understood and expectations managed accordingly. I think it is a different cultural mindset. A communal culture vs a more individualistic ones like most western ones. I know it is a cliche. But it makes a huge difference.

[@SynnisterSpyder]

You talked about how they support each other in their solos. In most of their solo music videos, there are cameos of the other members. You just have to look closely. It's because while one member is filming the video, other members come to visit for support and sometimes just get into the frame just because lol Even now, during Jks and Suga's solo concerts, the members were in the audience

[@alanna1087]

to understand their journey to success on a deeper level step by step, you should also react to the Rise of Bangtan series!! Borahae 💜

[@thehours59]

You guys are seriously GREAT hosts...it's soooo freaking nice to see two guys just literally commenting on what they're seeing, and being so nice about your comments and recognition of these 7 insanely hard working perfectionists called BTS...I love how nice and calm you guys are, soooo many guys do nothing but talk about themselves and are so obnoxious about their comments saying "wait, is this autotune or are they singing?" blah blah blah, and talking incessantly about how they were in boy bands lol (don't get me wrong, that's interesting but some are just coming off as sort of jealous or resentful, it's strange...keep up the good work...

[@Mairage]

Hi guys! You want the one from Rice Squad, they changed their name to this from Asian Theory. When they changed it to Rice Squad, there’s a 2023 update.

[@jinanjalisilva757]

I love how you guys genuinely appreciate them and admiring their raw talent such a lovely reaction Thanku new subscriber btw❤ Borahae

[@teebeee5832]

i love both your music video reactions and documentary reactions whys there no both option LOL. also please react to bts hardships 2013 - 2021 by xceleste

[@suzy7645]

This skips over the fact that there were several other rappers that dropped out when it changed from a rap group to an idol hiphop group with dancing. RM and Suga stayed. Supreme Boi was one who stayed on as a producer and appeared in some later BTS songs as a guest rapper. RM and Suga were first officially in BTS, but JHope was already signed on to Bighit as a trainee and performed as a background dancer/rapper on stage with other artists like Jo Kwon. He joined BTS when the direction changed to an idol hip hop group. Also after RM, they did not just join as members as described. There were 30+ trainees competing to be in BTS, with the typical Kpop method of elimination competition where they all train together and skills are graded/ranked. Suga said he was often low in ranking but still survived. The remaining members survived the eliminations. Jimin said he was almost eliminated several times at the end. On Suga’s Suchwita show, members have revealed stories from the early days like when the 7 were formed as a group and living in the dorm, but did not yet debut and they were told to move out of the dorm because the company was almost broke. The 3 rappers refused to move out saying they couldn’t afford to move, and shortly after BigHit got money from an investor and they were able to debut. It varies by member but they trained hard for 6 mos (Jimin) to 3 years (RM- Suga). Trained on dancing, singing, stage presence, Japanese. They also went to school while training. JK started out in Junior high, entered and graduated high school after debut. All now also have college degrees. And since debut each of their skills has grown so much. 💜

[@mypurpleheartz]

Fun fact, WWH Jin studied in Australia when he was young 🫰💜

[@thesoundcheck666]

Wow!!

[@elizabethbrown5065]

Thank you. I really appreciate the reactions. I’ll wait for part 2 with the update.

[@ttasyatiara]

"We made the right people famous", they truly are the best, and to remain humble and authentic after so many years, I think that speaks volume 💜 We really did make the right people famous 💜 and thats BTS 💜

[@rebeccabuxton1324]

I thoroughly recommend watching the fanmade docuseries The Rise of Bangtan. The first episode shows the pre-debut life they had and explains more about the KPop scene in general at that time.

[@carolinesch.]

There are a few critics with the series and later on the Creator though

[@jerimkang2999]

Glad I clicked on this. Enjoyed it a lot. I am always happy to see men supporting BTS, proving their fan base are not just of screaming females and also that BTS fanbase span across age groups. Keep it up!

[@filanthi3660]

Thanks for the reaction! I’d recommend watching some live concert performances, they excel at that. Also, you seem quite impressed by their personalities, so this might seem like an odd suggestion, but you could watch the dinner they had for their 2022 festa, where they announced they were going on hiatus. Festa is the collection of contents and activities released each year around June 13, which is their debut date.

[@ud2278]

you guys should have watched the latest on that same channel instead of this (2023 one is updated a bit and they corrected some wrong info, but this channel left out some of the amazing stuff of BTS). ANYWAY "The Rise of Bangtan" is the best video series to get to know the boys' story. It's fan made, so it has a lot more depth to it than these 15-20 minutes guides done by other people who are not in the fandom.

[@shannonslutzky4754]

They did comment above that they are making a part 2 with the updated part😉💜

[@djlivvy46]

Why would someone go to all the trouble of creating a guide if they were not in the fandom?

[@TEHIYA85]

Thanks for the reaction guys😊💜

[@0.0TK]

Thank y guys 💜🫰 Borahae 💜

[@wwh7968]

Now we will be able to see them in 2025 because half of them went to military service and the other half will leave before the end of this year and they will return from military service in 2025.😢

[@aparna5532]

To really understand their story you need to watch the fan made youtube series called "Rise of Bangtan" Each episode has a "deleted scenes" and a "bonus content" and those are a must watch too!! Gives you a better glimpse into their story starting from day 1 back in 2013

[@muhammedkhan3455]

Thank you so much 🙏 for beautiful sincere reaction to BTS 💜 u guys are so sweet.looking forward to more BTS 💜 content.

[@JIMINTAE210]

My guys let’s go ”BTS AMERICAN HUSTLE LIFE”. There are only 8 episodes. You will definitely like it.

[@ud2278]

ew no.

[@JIMINTAE210]

@@ud2278 Why would they be interested in seeing our little boys. They get to know their personalities better and the show is incredibly funny and interesting.

[@ud2278]

@@JIMINTAE210 The show was SO BAD, stupid, and as the person who did this video also says... it's CRINGEY. Why not just switch to something MORE MEANINGFUL like The Rise of Bangtan, which shows ALL the stuff you have said here. Other ARMYs have suggested it in this comments section including myself.

[@JIMINTAE210]

@@ud2278 The show mainly shows our boys! So, in your opinion, our boys are cringe and stupid ? Just because you don't like the show doesn't mean you can stop everyone from watching it. Many people are interested in watching our boys when they were little. Even in the conditions in which they lived, each of them was an incredible person. Everyone should see this.

[@ud2278]

lmao what a way to twist my words and make them fit into your stupid narrative. if you lack comprehension skills, that's not my problem mate. I ain't gonna waste my time anymore replying to someone like YOU.@@JIMINTAE210

[@ceciliafabiolas6646]

My one and only in my heart my BTS I miss them so much

[@brayonne1755]

Hi! Just a comment to be careful with your editing, we all know these scripts by heart and sometimes you're cutting out little bits, also I'd really recommend pausing more when you want to comment or chat because you're missing some key bits of info the vid is trying to give you (cuz we all know the script by heart lol). There was a comment about this video not mentioning their struggles, you could look for BTS hardships by xCeleste if you want to dig in that direction. There are also compilations of them being given oxygen as they come off stage and injuries they've been through etc, look for BTS exhausted and overworked, accidents fall faint ... 💜💜💜

[@msmichellewinchester]

Well, if a member writes a song, he gets royalties for it, so the income of the individual members differs based on that, I'm pretty sure. Like Namjoon would get a large chunk of his income from royalties, because he wrote so many songs. And I would guess there's a lot of other things like that, but they probably have the same base.

[@Maraaha55]

I like your analysis on BTS' success reasons. The only luck they had was coming together - but even that was due to the astute decisions on the part of BH. The combination of their personalities is a huge part of their success. And I agree that they were a success because they were not the big 3: RM gives half of their success to ARMY - and they HAD to find fans before debut because Korean media etc tried to freeze them out - almost literally. That meant that their personalities became very transparent to the fans, and actually quite intimate. That was a necessity. I also like your appreciation of the importance of an artist's own writing - or at least their own 'voice' and message. I believe that one major thing crippling many western/American? artists is a growing use of computer-based music analysis used to profile hit songs and try to reproduce that success with songs that are little more than clones. I find that too many western artists are sounding almost identical. The songs have little or nothing to say. Now, I'm not very musical, I'm also increasingly deaf so any musical niceties have no impact on me, so .... what are you actually saying? What is all this noisy fuss actually about? Doesn't work for me, but even more, music made this way is never going to last. I wonder what would happen if we look back at songs/music which has real longevity and analysed that music? Early pop, classic jazz and blues, even Victorian music hall, even musical films. Most of it is really quite simple musically. No great subtleties, but really strong musical features and a great story. Lets think Beatles for example ... All you need is love, Norwegian Wood, Yellow Submarine, Let it be, one after another after another after another - simple tunes, beautifully rendered, with a proper message. However, modern pop is less about music and more about business and making money. We all need money, but much production is too focussed on short termism rather than growing a maturity and a story worth hearing. Those artists that achieve this seem to be universally self driven and self expressive, with extremely strong personalities which do not always go down well with 'management'. BTS is lucky that they fell in with BSH : if he had not had his stance of artistic freedom, RM and Suga would have walked out with in months. Instead he nurtured them and became a second father to them all. He is also a very significant reason for their success, but appears to take no credit at all. Except that they credit him enormously. If you want to look for 'humble', yep, look at Bang Si Hyuk PD Nim.

[@djlivvy46]

Thank you for this comment! Tio be honest, not many people in the pop industry wrote their own songs until The Beatles came along in the 1960's. But no one was particularly worried about that because the songwriters at Tin Pan Alley, Motown etc were the best in the business. Although we know that music industry moguls were often short sighted in the past, there were enough that could recognise and nurture real talent. Sadly those days are more or less gone now. US/UK music is now largely dependent on sex and vulgarity, and definitely lacking in fun. Which is essentially what paved the way for the success of BTS. 💜

[@djlivvy46]

There is also the fact that many people came and went before BTS found its' final form, I believe there were 30 artists that auditioned and/or trained altogether. Supreme Boi was one of those artists, but he decided that he didn't want to be an idol so Big Hit kept him on as a producer. He can be seen in the live performance of the Cypher Medley.

[@junitadejesus1885]

Thank you for the reactions 🎉

[@thesoundcheck666]

Our pleasure!

[@labellamenchavez8087]

You May check on the Rise on the bangtan,cypher..i like your reactions looking forward for more BTS Borahae

[@susieangelo6410]

Great Reactions, Mate! 💜💜💜

[@JIMINTAE210]

Thank you my favorites 💜

[@goretewolf58]

💜🇧🇷💜that’s a amazing video. Thanks for watching and getting to now our boys. 💜💜💜💜

[@robwebnoid5763]

Thanks for your reaction to this essay. This is my favorite BTS vid-essay. However, I have one critique ... I see you guys leaning far for your computer, which I assume is the touchpad on your laptop. I have not checked any other of your videos yet as I am new here. I would advise getting a wired or wireless USB mouse & just put that mouse on a small table right next to your knees so you both don't have to reach. I would also advise enabling English cc subtitles whenever necessary. But do not use auto-generated CC, of course, those don't really work. I also noticed that sometimes the video essay would sometimes skip. I have never seen this before. It does not look as though these were your edits, but I could be wrong. I am glad you also touched on J-Pop, as K-Pop's birth was influenced from J-Pop far in advance. There is also one guy you should also react to, Seo Taiji, who is considered the "Father" of K-Pop. I won't get into his story here for now, but he is a rock & metal multi-instrumentalist. There would be no K-Pop today, including BTS, in existence, or in its current form, without Seo Taiji. Anyway, I look forward for the 2023 update & further content on your continuing BTS journey. As far as disputes between members of any band in history, per your discussions, the most recent one has been between Darryl Hall & John Oates, for financial motives. I loved this superstar band duo back in the the 1980's, making big hit after big hit, & they seem to have been cool with each other for decades. Until things blew up recently. Hopefully that doesn't happen with BTS, decades from now.

[@reneezemlock7880]

There is an updated version of this

[@Yeonkimin_]

20:54 there is a kdrama coming out connected to the bts universe you guys should check out the trailer

[@thesoundcheck666]

Awesome! What's the name of it?

[@Yeonkimin_]

@@thesoundcheck666 Begins ≠ Youth

[@fllwyrblssw9289]

Until noticing how few "Likes 👍" this reaction has received, and then reading what I consider to be prejudiced comments, I have been clueless that "The Rice Squad" documentary had been deemed undesirable. "The Soundcheck" guys' reactions were so positive and appreciative of the work done in the documentary. I was shocked upon reading all the negativity from "fans." The young men who are members of BTS have not come across as judgmental to me. Therefore, I have high expectations that a fan of theirs would avoid judgmental attitudes. (Did the same thing happen to the documentary done by Ida S?)

[@hilmahnoor5169]

Please react to their live performances too

[@fbts9901]

Please react to ‘The Rise of Bangtan’. It’s fan documentaries 💜

[@JOELMAMUNIZ97]

I Love your reaction guys so much ❤❤

[@justme-go9do]

Please react to bts from nobodies to legend 2019 by Xceleste BTS HARDSHIP 2013-2021 by Xceleste The Rise of Bangtan Series. Each series also has bonus chapters and deleted scenes so I hope you react it too. It is a documentation made by ARMY and it is a very extraordinary documentation. Consists of 21 series.

[@Pikaxsu]

[12:50] The video link "first picture of BTS" look again. Do a headcount. What ? In the middle is Supreme Boy one of the other trainees, (there were some 30 at the most, I think,) who was supposed to debut as a BTS member, when it was a rap group, but he, as a rapper, stepped out, as it was flipped into an Idol group. You will meet him later with BTS, down the BTS rabbit hole, don't forget his name. Also he is still Big Hit Entertainment's in-house producer, so his name can be found in many of their songs.. ;D 💜 [16:02] Dark Chapter of American Hustle Life - it is only a half joke. Most ARMY absolutely hates that show. (And if you know how positive we usually try to be, and how much we love almost everything they have touched.. But if you remember we are also extremely protective of our 7.. and that series triggers that. Bad. ) There is thousands if not more ARMY who absolutely will not watch that, because they feel so bad what happens in it. Many of us actually regard it as a dark chapter in BTS's path.. 💜 I myself came through summer 2018 from J-pop. :) 💜 [23:00] We call Spring Day "Queen". I checked today it is 81 on Gaeon Chart. Since it was released February 13, 2017 it has never dropped out - it is Korea's longest charting song since forever By Far. And there is a good reason for that. Outside of that it is incredibly beautiful and emotional song on itself, it has several meanings tied to it, that are so painfully.. important to talk about.. It is many of us Favorite BTS song. Like mine. But I rarely can listen to it without full on ugly cry. 💜

[@marihobistan]

this doc has a newer version more updated!!

[@elianamariano308]

The best GUIDE to BTS is the one By TAYLOR. IT shows the origin of BTS and the members.

[@organiccookie1306]

Personally, I don't like this video very much because they predominantly look at the success and business side, making it seem as if BTS' journey was smooth. The video also doesn't really cover the actual art and their relationship with ARMY, both essential reasons for BTS' success. So, my point is: just be aware that this video only looks at their story from one perspective and is quite simplifying. Anyway, it's great to see your interest in BTS and that you want to learn more about their history!

[@aishwaryaahirrao]

Same

[@BoraBox7]

but i think the way they have done the reactions is fine. i agree with you that i also dislike when they focus so heavily on numbers achievements which i couldn't care less about and the bangtan7 guide has more of an introduction to the members themselves. but reacting to them both is great to get an understanding of bts hiphop background and musical progression which isn't clear in taylors guide.

[@mariepettersson6422]

They have watch Taylors guide so stop complain they did good

[@Nora-pv1gl]

I do not agree with you. Numbers are what make an artist and fans have the biggest role in that, but this video talks about BTS's growth as musicians. There are other videos that talk about ARMY and their relationship with BTS, so in my opinion, the person who made this video did a good job.

[@BoraBox7]

@@Nora-pv1gl but numbers are not what makes an artist. if bts had only a couple hundred thousand followers they are still amazing whether they top charts or not.

[@sushmo7100]

Lovely reaction. Looking forward to more from you both. One gentle suggestion would be to not talk over the video. Please pause as many times so you don’t miss any content.

[@mhecyeuh3080]

You need to check Spring Day and its a must that you should check the explanation of the Spring Day MV.

[@djlivvy46]

Just to say that the Italian explanation is the best one, but it does need a trigger warning because it is so powerful. 💜

[@shannonslutzky4754]

This is a good complement video to the bangtan 7 IMO….Since this focuses on the business side and the other shows the members. But xceleste is still a good addition since she shows the hardships that neither large guide really do. This one in particular makes it sound like they came out and had a smooth steady journey up. As others have said rise of bangtan is amazing as a lot of the content is the members themselves speaking. The original creator took it down for some reason but there is a rise of bangtan archive site that has it all. 💜💜

[@Nikop0l]

fvkin vibed with that a ton. gold tier level of quality. have I been living under a rock all these years? 🔥🔥🔥Was also wondering have you heard of October Ends ? He's new song is fire! You should react to it

[@giovanagiovani8018]

BTS , os melhores..

[@boraland969]

You should check 2024 version

[@TheTwil1]

The boys are near 30.

[@hnaunntin5484]

Keep going guys, I will waiting for more reaction about BTS, from Singapore.

[@thesoundcheck666]

New one coming this week! Watch the trailer now on our channel :)