Vocal Coach & Songwriter React to Wild Flower - RM (of BTS) | Song Reaction & Analysis

[@throga]

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[@ebony7177]

Okay you want suggestions for V (real name Kim Taehyung). Here's a little info about V. He's a vocalist and has the deepest tone out of the four. You've listened to Jimin who has the highest tone. V's tastes lean into Jazz and R&B. His album Layover (which just came out) has 5 songs. I love all the songs so much. I'll pick two of his new solos and two solos from BTS albums. I'll include MVs and lives for each of them if they have them. Oh V has a Tiny Desk for his album it's only 11 mins and gives you three songs from the album: Love Me Again, For Us and Slow Dancing with a live band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nau9mZlqmNloZrs First the two songs from his album, only the MVs and Tiny Desk have translated lyrics: Slow Dancing MV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3qTmoeIiJV7l5o, time stamp for the Tiny Desk 4:20, normal live kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnbcXmWbftWSoq8 Love Me Again MV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fordqoV-dq19opo, time stamp for the Tiny Desk 0:02, normal live kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnu8q4SehsZ-jas The songs from BTS albums: Stigma (this only has a live no official MV): kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3KXZmafr7WWr5o Singularity MV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmnRoXd9Z9qfgbM, live version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goHFp2mvfc6gg7c

[@inguid1]

This is a difficult choice 😬

[@ximeejk]

Daechwita is winning :) and while I really think it’s such a cool song I would love if you could react to Amygdala maybe some other time. Amygdala is part of his most recent work and it’s arguably one of his deepest songs. Either way I hope you can check out the Daechwita live clip from Road to D-Day. 2023 Yoongi (Suga) is the coolest!!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@fi0rella]

didn't choose yet but you asked us to post our choice for V aka Kim Taehying song in here? or in the comments not to reply to this one? ahhh! still.. I'm so conflicted how to choose one?? my first Tae choice is always Singularity cause it's a neo-soul song and the lyrics are amazing but he just released his album!! I know one of the songs of his album will win and that's ok hehe hope eventually you'll get to hear Singularity though! great song and great lyrics

[@supremeoverlord5420]

Wagakki Band - Homura

[@englishrose7408]

"My beginning was poetry. my one and only strength and dream that kept me going." RM is a lyrical genius. In Korean the word for firework is flower of fire, he uses the metaphor of the firework to represent his success- soars and flames but quickly dies, whereas his desire is to stay grounded and live like a wild flower. The whole album is a reflection on his twenties and his response to the success he sought and achieved, but also the consequences of living with the fame of that "over sized life".

[@ARMY_for_10_years]

I was just going to tell them to check out the behind the scenes, but this is a perfect explanation.

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON KING ...

[@zainaaisha8586]

RM is a lyric genius the way he plays with words both in English and Korean is just amazing. He is the leader of the group for a reason and never has he backed out of his responsibilities. He's known for his genuine lyrics, he writes. Can never get tired of praising for his worth and capabilities as the member of the grp and simultaneously as the leader of the grp.

[@anynunez2579]

Ddaeng is a perfect example

[@bangtangrlrm7292]

@zaina yesss!! And he is soo underrated and underappreciated!!🥰💜💙♾

[@flyushkifly]

@@bangtangrlrm7292he is not in any way underrated or underappreciated.

[@M.o.777]

Yeah RM is a lyrical poet indeed. I feel that international Armys can't always truly appreciate his music as so much is lost in translation. Their song "Ddaeng", available from Skundcloud, is a masterpiece of word play and I absokutely adore it but so hard to explain it to my friends who dont understand Korean. Through all the seriousness he portrays, I also feel that there's a side of him that is very innocent and almost childlike in a way. Plus he is legit a bit of a genius with IQ of 148.

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON KING ...

[@louloubumper8179]

Another thoughtful and on point reaction! Youjeen is the lead singer of a Korean rock band that started in 1997 called Cherry Filter - a pop rock punk band (on the side can listen to my fav song of theirs called UnderWoman) So she is kinda a legend in that scene in Korea. He chose her specifically for her cutting vocals. The venue here he also chose because when he was younger this was where all the cool bands and rappers would perform and he always wanted to perform there, so checking off a box for him. RM is literally a genius, and his thoughtfulness of every lyric he writes is just amazing. Our leader Kim Namjoon is a beautiful person. Great one again guys! 💜

[@Maraaha55]

Yes. The point about RM's word play is hard to make or to appreciate if you are not Korean. The best and most succinct example I can think of is in Persona, a song in which he repeatedly asks Who the hell am I? and enunciates the term PersoNA! Persona is of course the open face you present to the world, how you want the world to see your "I am". NA is in fact the Korean word for "I". I knew there was a reason For "PersoNA", and then I learned about this. It's a very 'simple' example but typical of how RM uses word play not only in Korean, but between Korean and English to layer meaning and impact in his lyrics. That is exactly what poetry is.

[@CeciliaAubreyAuthor]

My Rock/Alt Rock/BTS soul loves her and her band. ❤

[@Grrness]

*Spots a wild Lou.* 👋🏻

[@livuniverse]

I don't know if I'm confused but is Youjeen already retired? Or is she still active as a singer?

[@louloubumper8179]

@@Grrness well hello there!! 👋👋

[@Rayna_90]

Copy from doolset for more explanation on the word flowerwork: The Korean word for fireworks is 불꽃놀이 (pronounced bulkkotnori), which is a composite word of 불꽃 (bulkkot; flame) and 놀이 (nori; play, amusement, or recreation). 불꽃 itself is also a composite word of 불 (bul; fire) and 꽃 (kkot; flower), making it the *flower of fire*. The Korean title of this track “들꽃놀이,” pronounced deulkkotnori, is therefore a wordplay of bulkkotnori (불꽃놀이) with wildflower/flower of the field (들꽃) replacing flower of fire (불꽃).

[@juliamars6573]

🎉 thx!

[@AnaSuarez-lo1ew]

Oh yes please do! ❤❤

[@amberpearce710]

Also RM made up the word!!

[@rainbowparfait]

I'd like to add here that the way I interpret flowerwork vs firework is that BTS' career is explosive, loud and fiery in the sky like a firework. Fully of energy. But outside of that, Namjoon is just a regular guy, living quietly and grounded like a wild flower. And from what I gathered from his different interviews, while BTS is on hiatus, this is where he wants to be. Just a regular wild flower, thriving quietly on the ground.

[@HailToTheMeep]

THANKYOUUUUUU

[@JoSedunary]

This was basically RM's first solo concert... he wanted to keep it small and intimate... He is such a talented and authentic person and this was the perfect venue for him to showcase his album. Thanks guys... for doing the MV and the live version 💜

[@janetuss6496]

His first solo stage was being a headliner for that hip-hop festival All Force One back in like 2015. He could bring anyone he wanted as a guest and he chose Suga and J-Hope, they performed a few rapline songs like Cypher. But it was an RM solo moment and he performed a lot of songs from his first mixtape, as well as songs like Buckubucku. It's a pretty iconic RM stage that somehow doesn't get that much attention, kinda sad.

[@JoSedunary]

​@@janetuss6496 I agree with you , it's a shame that not many people give credit to the All Force gig... I'm guessing maybe because the other two members were with him some people don't count that as strictly solo ? Whereas the Rolling Hall gig was all him with a couple of guests from outside the group. Both were awesome and I hope by you mentioning it a lot more people go to check the videos out if they haven't seen it yet. 💜

[@itsbonniefay2417]

Not the first but the concert is for his Indigo, his technically first solo album

[@7Flowers1Dream]

@@janetuss6496I didn’t know about it, so thank you. I will look it up.

[@janetuss6496]

@@JoSedunary well if people don't count that as a strictly solo stage even though he's the official headliner, the concert still doesn't get enough attention as a rapline performance then. Being the only concert with rapline only, one would think it would be very special to Army. But I don't see it mentioned hardly at all or recommended to reactors. I think rapline often gets overlooked sadly. I guess not that many people even know about it, but yeah hopefully more people can know 💜💜

[@brookejollet4107]

RM brings me to tears. He is so brilliant. Such a storyteller and poet. Thank you for appreciating him.

[@sharonlahaye5803]

RM is reflecting on his past (fireworks = BTS and their soaring fame) and how it got to be too overwhelming and exhausting. Expectations of him and BTS were too heavy. He’s looking for beauty and calm (flower works) now. It’s all there in the lyrics. He is truly a lyrical genius and a top notch rapper.

[@ruthfischer7615]

As a leader he has a lot of resposibility and the heaviest burden. Namjoon needed to lay them down for a while and explore more of who he is now before he goes back to it. That is also a promise in this song. Some of the more recent "scandels" were about him: - the monk that went to the press to talk about what he and Namjoon talked about in private (despie Namjoon having donated here for years) - the railway person that looked up his private information and gave it to friends so they could secretly meet him (and once did in themselves) that was fired for it - the IG post about a song where a lyric was taken out of context as Muslim hating - which he refused to apologize for as the song was about a gay, black rapper confesing to his taxi driver about his one-sided love he struggled with People are not easy to please and he understandbly hates the fast judgement and so has it always been - even more so that you should expect. He has said about why he admires art/artists so much that it is because it/they is/are eternal and far longer appreciated than most music/musicians.

[@ghislaineavigdor7048]

I agree complètement with your comment. Thanks 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@stardustkitty28]

You're so right that he deliberately chose this smaller venue to go back to his roots--he's mentioned that it was his dream before to perform in Rolling Hall since it was where he watched underground rappers he looked up to when he was younger. This was the only live performance of the Indigo album with an audience,. He also had another filmed performance in Dia Beacon museum surrounded by art and nature, which just captures RM's message and essence so perfectly. Indigo era was so perfect honestly

[@JesusOurLordandSavior]

Right, even his house suits him very well, I love how everytime they go beach he always wants to catch crabs, he really loves nature and he is an amazing leader!!

[@maryannbaxter73]

I think the Indigo ALBUM is a gem. It hits better if you listen it from beginning to end. Amazing rythms, amazing lyrics. Yes, Miss Youjeen is a rock singer. Her voice is powerful. For RM I love "Seoul" "Everythingoes" from his mixtape. I love "Persona" and from Indigo I love "Yun". From BTS rapline I love Hip Hop Lover, Cyphers 3 and 4.

[@hinatashoyou1120]

You are so right about his intention with the live performance. That small Hall is meaningful to him because of his memories when he just started being a rapper. He held this private performance for a few lucky Armys so he can be closer to the fans instead of holding event at a bigger venue 😊😊 thank you for paying attention to the lyrics also 😊😊

[@laurenm.6320]

I’m so thankful he did this, for himself and for us.

[@xalichu]

Thank you for the reaction!! The usage of flowerwork was definitely intentional. The way I understand it is that rm and bts have always been up in the clouds in all the success and rm in the first verse talks about how he wants to have a sort of safe landing from this success, so instead of going up and down in flames, like a firework, he’d prefer to fall slowly and gradually and eventually return to the soil (why he lies down on the field at the end) like flower petals in the wind, a flowerwork.

[@anweshachakraborty8721]

The korean title is 'wildflower work' actually. Fireworks ends at once but flowerworks doesn’t. I can remember his words that he wanted to be a flame, but now he wants to live like a wild flower (down to earth). Rm is lyrical genius. This whole album is a masterpiece.

[@amberpearce710]

On doolsetbangtan website it explains the wordplay

[@JoobieLoobieSoobie]

Glad you are checking out live clips! This is from an entire concert at RM did at Rolling Hall. And you guessed right about Youjean! She is a rock vocalist from a very famous 90's rock band called Cherry Filter. You were also spot on regarding the lyrical interpretation. RM has said he sometimes wants to be like nameless wildflowers in a field - rooted to the earth instead of exploding for a glorious moment and then gone. Trivia - the scene where he is standing under strings of falling fireworks was not CGI or chroma. That was a traditional Korean nakhwan nori fireworks display they set up over a pond, which was the way they have been displayed since the early 1700's at a festival that still happens every year in Haman County.

[@loredell]

Cherry Filter: More like 2000s

[@carolynpeach5180]

55 year old ARMY here! So glad you decided to look more into BTS, you guys just have no idea what you are walking into! LOL I can not wait for you to see more! This group of young men helped save my life 3 years ago!! I hope you get to understand everything about this group and why they have so many in ARMY. There is a saying in the fandom "you find BTS when you needed to find them the most" As you get more into the group you will see what they really stand for!! BTW the song that helped save my life is and to this day my favorite is Magic Shop this song was written by JK! Within their songs you need to really listen to the lyric. The words of their songs is what really does it for ARMY. I 💜you!!

[@leahwarburton]

I have heard others say that Magic Shop saved their life. And I can understand how; even when you can't understand the lyrics you can 'feel' them. They speak to you - to your very core.💜 I am glad they helped you, and I hope you are doing well now. And I hope that every day doing forward is calm, happy, and healthy,💜

[@RiotGrrrl10]

They saved my life too. I'm 37 years old and became an army during the most difficult moments of my life. You truly find them when you need them the most. I'll be forever thankful to our boys.

[@dopaminish2099]

They saved me last year. I’m 40. 💜u all🫶🏻

[@carolynpeach5180]

I still have trouble with depression after I lost my husband of 25 years to cancer. It has taken a bit doctors at first didn't realize what was wrong with me due to dropping so much weight and it was muscle mass that I was losing. Cause I had stopped eating. I stumbled on Magic Shop by BTS at my lowest, through their music I finally realized that my husband would not have liked what I had become. I now am working on trying to celebrate our time together even though at times it is still hard. When that happens I tend to go back and have a BTS marathon to help pull me back up. 💜💜 @@leahwarburton

[@himaririku9254]

G DRAGON KING ...

[@bt6248]

You got it! The meaning of the lyrics and why Namjoon chose such a small venue. Like you, I thought I didn't like rap music before I encountered BTS three years ago. I had no idea. (I'm a middle-aged, empty-nester, homeschool veteran. My experience with rap music was pretty much zilch. Ha!) Now, I appreciate the art of reciting poetry using the voice as a rhythm instrument blended with melody. I always enjoy watching musicians shed the stereotypes as they encounter BTS. Enjoy the journey!

[@Lina-sq6rd]

For V I would say his new Tiny Desk is just perfect. He performs three of his New songs and the vibe just captures his solo work perfectly. There are MVs for all of his new songs as well but his live vocals are just as smooth as the recordings.

[@cynthiaverjovskymarcotte1379]

agree!

[@cynthiaverjovskymarcotte1379]

Stigma would be another great choice.

[@Hoseoked4Life]

For V: his solo Tiny Desk performance is the absolute best!

[@Hoseoked4Life]

RM aka Namjoon (Kim Namjoon) takes up a lot of space more than just vocally. He's a born leader and we are immensely lucky his calling was music. His strength, his aura, his ownership of who he is...a lot of space. He's impactful.

[@Hoseoked4Life]

Y'all really understood wildflower and RM and, in particular, the reason he played such a small venue. Liked, subscribed and hit the Bell. 🔔 Please give his album Indigo a listen on your own. It's the most intimate listening experience I've ever had and I think y'all would very much enjoy it, too.

[@SnowRivera]

2:20 Can I just say how deeply appreciative I am (and if I may be bold to speak on other ARMY's behalf) that both of you are taking the time to do the homework & truly take many of our voices to heart. It's rare to have reactors (of any kind) be so communicative, respectful, and really repseptive to suggestions many of us have. Which I know can oftentimes be overwhelming. Just thank you! Looking forward to the Intro Live🖤🥀

[@trishp79]

I was also never into rap before I came across BTS. They prove just how rap as a genre can move and touch people because of their lyricism, authenticity and the topics they sing about. RM is known for his genius in lyricism and the guy is absolutely brilliant. The BTS members all have varied and different colors when it comes to their preferences and tastes in music, you'll discover that as you explore more of their content. I'm excited to get into your journey, and will be here to support. Thanks for another great reaction. 💜💜💜

[@dreamgloww6650]

i love RM because he writes so beautifully. his lyrics are genius! 💜 MONO and Indigo are pure ART!

[@lisas44]

Mono is like V’s new album. Just push play and enjoy.

[@Umla80]

RM reads alot and hes very philosophical and it really shows in his lyrics, its often pure poetry. Youjeen is the singer of a Korean rock band called Cherry Filter :) I love them together in this song 💜

[@h.vgavriel5838]

I really enjoy all your reactions ! RM is our genius poet, his all Indigo album is so amazing ! RM made up the word "Flowerwork" himself. "When I see fireworks, it happens so fast - it's so short and beautiful, but it's gone," he explained to Variety. "And seeing the fireworks, I thought, if I could do a fireworks with some wildflower - you know, not actual fireworks, because it's just a metaphor - and if I hold some flowers and throw it to the sky, it could be like fireworks. And yeah, I just made up that word." This beautiful introspective song is about RM managing his success and not getting lost in his fame. He wishes to live like a calm wildflower, staying true to who he is. Very meaningful, specially after the Festa dinner 2023, when he talk about losing his way at some point, as an artist and as the leader of BTS, having no time to grow as a person in this crazy industry. For V ( Kim Taeyhung is his real name) , my favorite song of his solo album Layover is probably Slow dancing, with his happy summer memory vibe. But the problem with BTS, as a group or as soloists, is that there is NO bad songs ! So it's always difficult to pick a favorite Lol !

[@lwo_owl]

I really love your reaction, thank you! RM is a genius lyricist. He took part in writing lyrics for most of BTS' songs. His latest solo album, Indigo, is an epitome of art and music in particular. He is a poet first, rapper second, and his delivery of emotions through words, rhythm and melody shines in his creations beautifully. I think my favorite track from Indigo is Change pt.2 - where he talks about changes in everything and in the song itself EVERYTHING just changes! Wow, just wow 👏

[@katharinafk]

he specifically wanted to do this small performance for his album, because he wanted that connection with them. it was free for the fans, by the way! and that specific venue is one that was a dream of his to perform in before he became famous, one that seemed big to him back then, and now, finally, even after filling stadiums around the world, he got to fulfill his dream of playing in that intimate venue 🥰

[@elvirakvasha6232]

From V's new album, I recommend his Tiny Desk Performance. The atmosphere, the band, vocals - everything was on point!

[@scarleth1928]

RMs lyricism is spectacular, you should really listen to the whole album even if only on your own, you would not regret it

[@djpaeg1]

Don’t worry about doing the Guide live. You will need to pause a lot (please do) to read it and comment, and it’s best to do this so you don’t miss anything. RM went back to the stage where he used to perform rap before joining BTS. He personally invited 200 ARMYs that he knew. You should see the entire INDIGO Concert that he performed. 💜

[@lnh14]

Small correction: they weren't personal invites it was a raffle and anyone who purchased indigo on weverse global was eligible to enter. 😅 Just didn't want anyone to think it was a special privilege or anything, he gave as many armys a chance as he could. I tried and was ready to fly to Korea at a drop of a hat to be a part of this iconic performance but luck was not on my side. Very happy for the armys who went though and proud of how well they showed their support for rm and the featured artists!

[@dysmissme7343]

Second correction: Namjoon had actually never performed at rolling hall I think I distinctly remember him saying that it had been a dream of his back in the day to someday perform there

[@geer2067]

Rm is so good at lyrics .he's actually a poet. Thanks for the comment and a pat on the furry furball🥰💜

[@hennyspeyer4427]

RM at Rolling Hall is well worth watching. His performance is for an hour. About 200 very lucky ARMY were able to enjoy with him. He has said he always wanted to perform at this venue.

[@lnh14]

Yay! I'm so glad you decided to react to both the MV and live performance. That is a win-win and shows you listened to all the suggestions and comments from viewers and that's really cool. Excited to see this one!

[@ismotjahan6583]

True!! Hope they can react to the whole Indigo album along with full the live stage

[@LotusBloom0309]

You sort of nailed the meaning. RM never expected BTS to be anywhere close to as successful as they ended up. His life plan was to do BTS until they faded and then move on to other things. When BTS took off, they were all shocked and also scared, because they had to trod roads that no Korean artist had ever done before. Wildflower feels like a reflection on their break from group activities. He’s taking time to enjoy the small things in life. But he does promise that he will be back with BTS as a full group someday.

[@BoraBox7]

still in the video but watching the premier so cant skip ahead- "By substituting "firework" with "flowerwork," RM adds a poetic and introspective touch to the lyrics. The choice to use "flowerwork" instead of the more commonly known "firework" may also reflect RM's personal artistic expression and desire to convey a unique perspective or emotion in his music" also namjoon (RM) said something along the lines of fireworks go out and dissipate quickly, whereas flowers stay rooted, to the ground, and continue to bloom and fall throughout. [EDIT] You guys got the meaning after great!

[@frofrofrofro900]

Amazing said. Greetings from Tricity in Poland

[@jeeexscomet]

Wow, thank you guys for the reaction and I'm so impressed at how much you guys interpreted correctly even though you're still new to BTS. Big kudos and i can't wait to see more from you. First, yes, you actually got it pretty accurately with the "firework" vs "wildflower" part. RM has said that rather than bright fireworks in the sky that are dazzling but short-lived, he hopes that his journey as an artist will be more like that of a wildflower - simple and humble, but grounded and long-staying. He has expressed quite often recently his wish to be a timeless artist whose work is remembered even decades later. Secondly, regarding the venue, this small hall called "Rolling Hall" is for an audience of just around 200 or so. When RM first started out, it was his dream to perform here. Even though they've gotten so big to the point of selling out stadiums, as a solo artist, he has spoken about wanting to perform at a smaller venue, more intimately with fans and also for this venue particularly, because it had always been his dream. I'm so glad I decided to check you guys out.

[@YoonMin1986]

Fireworks vs Wildflower According to an online article: "Wild Flower is about RM’s desire to live like a tranquil wild flower rather than an extravagant but quickly disappearing spark."

[@ismotjahan6583]

Thanks a lot!

[@amberpearce710]

Thank you

[@luvsign1]

Good point!

[@jessicapierce3027]

RM's lyrics are amazing. RM's own discussions about his music and Doolsetbangtan are going to be the best resources to help you understand.

[@annikaskarstedt2849]

58 ys old ARMY from Sweden! Thank you for another great reaction! RM is such an eloquent speaker and poet! He learned English by watching “Friends”! How he can weave back and forth so effortlessly between languages is mind blowing! There is even a verb called “Namjooning” ( after his name Kim Namjoon ) which means to read, enjoy nature, spend time with friends! BTS has change my life and make my life so much more fun and loving and enjoyable💜

[@boredkueen8784]

One thing bts taught me is to be more open minded. Never in my life did i think id be brought to tears by a rap song, its a genre i completely overlooked for the most of my life until i found this band

[@frofrofrofro900]

More more and more often with BTS plz 😊

[@sagebird1]

Noticing the same between the field of flowers and the crowd of Army fans. It’s sparkling and natural at the same time. Showing his respect and love for Army as his field of flowers and flower works. Genius

[@hopesanico5611]

Bangtans Pillar. Armys genius leader.. His solo album INDIGO is a masterpiece. Thanks, guys for celebrating RM'S bday too. Hehehe 💜💜💜

[@AndieFlowers3]

When you are an RM fan and this song comes out it is just spectacular! Knowing him for a while, it really conveyed a sentiment he has been expressing over the last years in term of fame and the struggles with it, what he really is about, his true heart, his art… can’t be more proud of this man! it is and will always be a masterpiece! Love him 💜

[@noazechoval]

Thank you for your reaction and for your attention to our group leader, RM. This song is very personal, talking about the dream to reach people with his music versus the reality and the responsibility that come with fame. RM's lyrics are always full of deep thoughts and you can tell from the lyrics and his delivery how sincere he is, and that is why we hold him in the highest regard.

[@geekyreader34]

V tiny desk Korea is live and pretty incredible . RM wanted to do this live in this intimate way. each member decided how they wanted to promote their solo work. this was one of RM's choices

[@evantesseract737]

It's amazing to me how much "light a flowerwork" translates the sentiment into English perfectly. If you're not sure what it means, just think of what it means to light a firework first. Then imagine wildflowers. You got there. It's the contrast of two different kinds of beautiful things, and the desire to create beauty that lasts longer than one bright burst. Light a flowerwork - create something of everyday beauty that is simple, profound, and lasting. I love this song so much. The first time I heard it, when Youjeen came in, I stopped breathing. The pain and passion brought tears to me eyes. She's super cool. A punk vocalist - he said she was the only singer in Korea for this song. She was actually surprised he asked. I'm so glad they got to do it together live - seeing the respect between them instead is so beautiful. And the song is so personal that the intimate venue feels just perfect. And you're right - they just wanted to perform for a small room, deliberately. Her power and the sob in her delivery and his quiet intensity of heartfelt words... and given her own career, I'm sure she connected with this song too.

[@sharonmcneil3545]

RM is a brilliant songwriter and has amazing skills. He was the first member of BTS and Bang PD built BTS around RM. He's the leader of the group and he's the main songwriter. He's even helped write some of the member's solo songs. The show at Rolling Hall was something he always wanted to do, but never got to. There are around 200 people there.

[@AnaSuarez-lo1ew]

Thank you for the reaction, many army’s already said it. But Nam it surely is one of the best lyricist of his generation almost all the BTS work was penned by him. Excited for to to meet the rest of the members.

[@TheSnoozeUntold]

I’m 51 and have never been a fan of rap until BTS. I love that each member brings their own preferred genre of music and they blend it all together. With BTs you never know what the song will sound like or what genre of music it will end up being.

[@BelP98]

Performing in Rolling Hall was one of his dreams. He did perform there with BTS but this was first time doing solo. RM is a humble and down to earth person so this song is all about being true to himself and staying grounded💜️

[@CenseaOT7]

Gosh guys how do I like this more. Every time you two are underlying the layers, visuals, melody, the lyrics discovery, the live, the venue… like, like, like!

[@throga]

Thank you so much!!

[@Yoonji9212]

BTS rap line are amazing! I wasn't into rap before and I still don't listen to rap, except BTS and few Eminem and J Cole songs. Namjoon (RM) is my favorite lyricist 💜💜

[@allyquintero7981]

Rm said that this little venue was his dreamed venue when he was a child and only dreamed to be a singer, he always watched that place from afar thinking that someday he would sing there... then after BTS, he did his first solo concert in this intimate and small place remembering his dreams when he was young. Which makes sense with the lyrics of the song, wanting something more down 5o earth like a wildflower❤❤❤

[@mikrokosmosmuster7615]

Nice catch, hearing Youjeen's rockish vibe. She's a legend in the punk rock scene there. As you journey more into the purple realm of BTS, you'll find theres a huge metal/rock fan base within BTS A.R.M.Y fandom due to the AUTHENTICITY and SINCERITY of the guys' music. The guys are as hardcore and as passionate as they come. Looking fwd to watching more from yall. Lol, welcome to the rabbit hole! 😂💜🎉

[@Cielitobambino]

True this! 💜It's amazing how many other great artists from different cultures and genres that I now listen to because I found them through BTS.

[@eileencullinan2936]

So happy you noticed his quality as a rapper. I never listened to rap before, didn't like the lyrics, but the BTS rap line changed my mind . R M's Indigo album is one of my faves. I never get tired of hearing it. Good reaction. I am looking foreward to hearing your choice of song for Suga.😊

[@nanamy_bk83]

RM is an amazing songwriter and artist. Indigo is deep and precious album. If you want to know about the Indigo I recommend you watch the video "RM 'Indigo' Album Magazine Film" in BTS official KZbin channel. You will enjoy it and understand each song

[@lauriemartin490]

The guys in BTS were so young when they debuted and they worked SO hard to build their career and find success. When that success came, it was HUGE. Their impact on South Korea has been astronomical, both culturally and financially. And that success has also been truly global. With all that success, came so much pressure that had to have so hard for 7 young men to deal with. Of course, with all the positive accolades they have received, they have also received a lot of hate. There are always people who need to knock someone off the top of the hill, so they attack with no reason. They have written a lot of music talking about dealing with that pressure and also making sure they always remember who they really are and focusing on "their people," the ones who really love them. To me, this video clearly shows the dichotomy between a massively successful music career (fireworks) and the peaceful life that nature loving RM desires (flowerworks). The lyrics also touch on the subject of his public and private personas and his need to protect both of them and help them to live together. People may call BTS "idols," but they are all thoughtful and intelligent artists who love and appreciate each other, their lives, their friends, their families, and their fans. They all work together to make sure fame and success don't swallow them whole, and that they can remain the kind and talented boys who formed BTS in 2013. RM is an absolute poet and any of his songs you react to will be filled with beautiful imagery in his lyrics. Of course, the same can be said about all the members, but today is about our amazing Namjoon.

[@BrilliantHuman]

It took me months to be able to listen to this track without feeling an immense heaviness in my chest with lots of tears. Even today, I just can't help but feel emotional listening. RM wrote this song when he was feeling burnout which also coincided with a really high point in his career as leader of the biggest group in the world. Esp. when he writes about having a criminal mind, I feel that guilt he had. Last year, during their annual Festa dinner he even broke down and cried...feeling conflicted about not wanting to disappoint Army and at the same time very much needing a break. Indigo itself is a masterpiece. A few of my other favorites are Yun, Still life and No. 2.

[@taradee9498]

Wow you guys are really understanding what RM was trying to say. Very impressed. This is my favourite song from RM. I can feel his struggles and emotions. Very touching. Nice reaction.

[@anissab.5375]

Omgggg I was so waiting for the ending part of the live version 😭 That was a great reaction, thank you ! You definitely got the message and depth of RM's lyricism. He's one of the finest writers this generation could ever get and his lyrics have as much meaning as his story has. An amazing human being for sure. (also, pleeeaaase watch the videos until the end for the next ones 😂)

[@Cielitobambino]

Ha ha me too! The disappointment was real 💜

[@deedeemartinez7828]

Rm is simply a musical genius. Glad to see you get to enjoy it and appreciate it. Thanks for the reaction💜👏🏻

[@jherrmann57]

Youjeen is the leadsinger of the band "Cherryfilter" and RM is looking up to her! I love this song and thank you for your reaction!

[@sanyabeharry1437]

You're really killing us with this one song only choices 😂 Beautiful reaction and well parsed out for the wildflower-firework -> flowerwork. In Korean, the wording is similar, so he created the word to express this feeling. Gosh these men have faced so much suffering and hatred for just daring to make music and being authentic, I'm grateful they survived and are firmly grounded humans. Can't wait to see you with Suga, but as for V aka Kim Taehyung- slow dancing.

[@lilyjoeliani6558]

You're right. Flowerworks is a wordplay of fireworks, it conveys the aspiration that as an artist, he doesn't want to spark then go down fast like fireworks, but live meaningfully, like wildflower (hence flowerworks). RM is a genius lyricist, a poet really, and he is very, very good at wordplay! He can switch between Korean and English to convey the best meaning of a word. Watching Wildflowers always gives me goosebumps bc of the meanings he wished to convey in the song, and also the beauty of the MV.

[@iduli02]

As RM said in this song, his start was poetry and his lyrics really reflect that, they're always so introspective and beautiful

[@moonchild6307]

I loved your reaction! Although you don't know RM well, don't know his background, his inner struggles - you picked up on the meaning of the song so well! The same with the concert and why he did it in such a small venue. Great job! I love how insightful and respectful you both are. I'm stayin for more BTS reactions for sure. Can't wait for your reaction to the Guide to BTS.

[@rociosoldadozuniga9353]

RM is a poet, he told us that this stage was necessary for each member of BTS to find themselves, locate themselves and reflect on their initial dream for music (Festa 2022). Wild Flowers is an intimate and wonderful song.

[@stillwithyou7072]

V’s singing Stigma is pure perfection! Try and watch the live version, it’s beautiful. Thank you also for your reaction to our best and extremely talented leader RM!! 💜

[@rwhitti155]

For V, STIGMA. The live is breathtaking. I want to hear the discussion regarding his vocal tones.

[@boraveena5520]

You're on point on the meaning of the song.. and also on Youjin being a rock voice, she's the vocalist of a legendary korean rock band.. RM said that he have to have her on this song, coz her voice is the only perfect one for this song.. And also, the rolling hall is RM's dream venue when he was a boy, and he did this performance just last year when he's already in the biggest band in the world.. back to his roots!!

[@sanidhyatrivedi4689]

When RM was an underground rapper it was his dream to perform in Rolling hall the venue in the video (It's capacity is 200 guests) so after his solo debut with Indigo he did a concert here and you can say it's full circle moment

[@leahwarburton]

V's - Kim Taehyung - new album is called Layover. Every song except one (which is a variation of Slow Dancing) has a MV. And Tae has performed them all live on Korean music shows, as part of his album promotions. He has also performed three songs on Tiny Desk Concert, Korea.💜 As for song recommendations, they are all fantastic, but my two favourites are Slow Dancing, and Rainy Days. All of BTS solo projects are completely different from the others. But when they come together as a group, they blend together like components in a magic spell. And once they've all completed their solo projects - and their mandatory military service - they'll come back together, in 2025, with more refined and developed musical 'colours'.💜

[@vlueside_v]

Wild flower is a piece of art, the song is so well produced, the lyrcis are beautiful, the featuring vocals by Youjeen make the song stronger but softer at the time... Indigo is perfect, all full of colors and textures that makes it so interesenting and its always a pleasure to listen to it. I'm very thanfkfull with RM for giving us Indigo.

[@tanya-18]

Rm or Kim Namjoon is one of the best lyricist of today's time, according to me. He used to write poetry when he was 13-14 yrs old and later became an underground rapper. And after that got picked as first member of BTS. He writes the lyrics to most of the BTS songs. Also,he wanted to do this solo concert in a small venue cuz he wanted to go back to his roots and remember the early debit days when they dreamt of performing in such venues.

[@SC-at3]

Re: RM's WildFlower, you might appreciate watching the "making of' or 'behind' on this MV. Interesting story about the fireworks and how it happened. Namjoon actually got burned a bit during this shoot. Namjoon is such a songwriting genius. I am loving you guys doing this with BTS and all the member's solo works. This is so much fun and I love that you are loving it. THANK YOU!!

[@imajinallthepurple]

Youjeen is the lead singer in the South Korean pop rock band Cherry Filter so you're actually spot on about her rock voice. At 46 she's quite a bit older than RM (doesn't look it though 😅) so she couldn't believe he wanted her on the song but he insisted and he was absolutely right. Love her voice on this. 💜

[@tracydowd4013]

Youjeen is the lead vocalist for the Korean Rock Group "Cherry Filter". RM was very intentional on every collaboration he chose for his album. She is an amazing vocalist. this song was his first release and Title Track for the album "INDIGO". There is also a Tiny Desk Concert he did. That would be such a good video for you to check out. He chose Rolling Hall because when he was young, before BTS, it was his dream to go to Rolling Hall and perform. Many Artists get their start there. Not KPOP, that's a different thing all together, but INDIE artists and Underground Rappers, which is where he started. He was a poet and an underground rapper when he was discovered. He's the leader of BTS and one of the main Songwriters. RM, SUGA, and J-Hope got this 57 year old (54 at the time) woman to love Hip Hop. I discovered them during the pandemic in 2020. Their music has gotten me through many rough times. I cried first three times I experienced this video. And I love how you nailed the meaning of the song. It has layers, but you got the main message. Rolling Hall was the perfect venue for what RM wanted. The purple wild flowers with no name are ARMY's. He wanted to connect with his fans and see their faces. He took a snap shot with them at the end. I think there was about 300 Lucky ARMY's that won a lottery to go to that venue and see him. Every ARMY got a gift from him that day. I don't even remember what it was, but BTS member love to give gifts to their fans. Also, if they know fans have been standing in lines and waiting for them in hot weather, they will send them water bottles and lunch boxes. They are like no other artists that I know of.

[@mbondsart]

Kim Nam joon (RM) is a master songwriter and producer. He wrote many of BTS's hit songs. This song represents his closing one chapter of his life and being grateful to have achapter 2. The woman singing, Jo Yujin is a ssouth Korean legend in rock music. At their solo efforts nam joon and Suga went to artists they have idolized growing up to join them on their albums. Nam joon explained tht his life as BTS had been fireworks and feeling distant from the persona HYBE created around him. flower works is a phrase Nam joon invented. He is saying he wants his life to be a flower work leaving seeds of inspiration and able to regrow season to season of life. His lyrics are showing that the fireworks have short power in a human life, The second video is at Rolling Hill which is a famous Concert Hall in Soeul that represented musical acclaim when he was developing as an artist.

[@ashlyn1092]

V RECOMMENDATION: There's no way to choose just one V song, there's too many good ones and I have too many favorites! 😂 But here's my top choices: I recommend Stigma if you wanna get the full experience of V's incredible vocal range. I recommend Singularity if you wanna experience his sultry style and the dance that made him an official member of the dance line in BTS. I recommend either Slow Dancing or For Us from his brand new album which brings us yet another genre to BTS - jazzy, romantic, emotionally longing. I'm in love with all of his work because I just love his style so much. I hope you guys do too!! 😊 Thank you both for your genuine reactions to our boys, I love our fandom so much❤

[@Maraaha55]

I'm a 68 year old ARMY in the UK. I can remember when American rap was born, and it was raw, and more than anything, real. It quickly deteriorated to be just a lot of bragging about superficial things and even the visual images descended into exhibitionism and conspicuous consumption - suggesting that made them better than everyone else. The heart and soul that had been at the centre of original rap died. It's very sad. BTS' rap has always been real and genuine even though each rapper has their own style and will in any one song say subtly different things, like a melody on the same musical theme. They do the same thing with meanings. But because they write their own raps, they are always personal and real, about real issues that affect not only them but (because they are personal and individual) all of us. This same quality also reinforces their core message that they are not better: we all different, but all valuable. BTS crowds are usually pretty close - sometimes right up to the edge of the stage - able to hand a phone to Yoongi for example. At one concert JK climbed down from the stage to check that an ARMY who was in a wheelchair was OK and ask others who were around her to give her a bit of space.

[@jadenangel]

Yay! I'm so excited that you chose to include both the music video and live version. I was really hoping you'd get to see the beautiful mv.💜

[@violetastoykova-jakobson9278]

RM - an internal passionate drive so dense (filled with quality and depth), it takes space in our hearts and souls forever.

[@sushyangelica850]

I can't wait. That's our leader. ❤

[@dianauhlman]

Please continue. We Army are not (just) hungry for analysis because we are fans but because the music is so beautiful and deep we want to go back to the songs and learn more about them.

[@AlexaOleksa]

RM once said that he pays a lot of attention how words hit ear sonically. So even being rapper he is extremely aware of how words sound. And Suga told that they are very meticulous with how they put words. And it is such a power point of BTS, cause their rap verses for all three rappers hit so good your ear, some words and moments are just pure eargasms😅 thei rap is separate instrument to be honest. And three rappers are so different.

[@jcasa3646]

Something to know about RM (the Leader and 1st member of BTS) is that not only is he a respected trailblazing main composer / producer / songwriter contributor of BTS who experiments with storytelling and thoughtful composition in a style that infuses his bilingual advantage as he rhythmically interchanges Korean and English play on words, but that RM had previously considered a literary career (as a student, he had had also written and received awards for his poetry - and mind you, he has an IQ of 148 that he's not afraid to put to good use). With his added interest in music, his transition to the rap game, thereon, was seamless. Today, quotes from his well admired speeches - including one he had presented at the UN, w/ all BTS members at his side, and some of his poetry can still be found online. On a personal note, I found myself not enjoying most rap songs or the genre overall in recent years because of what I'd felt was a growing lack of depth in storytelling, where many songs were appearing redundant in the choice of topic or composition. The genre became non-relatable to me...until I stumbled upon RM/BTS - an artist who spoke so eloquently during speeches (despite, impressively, English not being his first language) as a representative of this fascinatingly talented group of guys from SK who always seem to be shape-shifting their styles/genre. On the topic of storytelling, you may also note that the majority of BTS songs aren't simplistically or predictably about love between two individuals (though at times, they may appear to be), for instance, but that they tend to be composed/written in a thought-provoking manner that welcomes wide perspectives as to its meaning. Case in point, BTS rap line song, "Outro: Tear", may easily be perceived lyrically as agonizing heartbreak presumably between two individuals, but it was actually written at a time when the group itself, well known for being uncommonly tight-knit, were so burnt out, they were considering their own break up (which fortunately, they opted not to, as they were on the cusp of hitting yet another stride of successes that only elevated their legendary status further). It's the layers BTS offer that hold interest, wherein their collective and individual artistic abilities (still growing through self-discovery) refuse to be dismissed into a realm of shallow, meaningless lack of messaging... and RM endeavors to continue surprising us in that regard. As a subscriber, I thank you for reacting to BTS. The way you both bounce off of one another, sharing your respective forte' while dissecting a given song is a fun learning experience that I look forward to:)✌🤙💜

[@My-wp4tr]

Really loved this reaction. It’s great how you both really listen and observe on your own to understand each member specifically.

[@glossaria2]

All of BTS have been very deliberate in their choices for their solo albums, and have been hands-on with every aspect, from production to cover art to promotion. RM specifically chose Rolling Hall for his live solo concert because it had always been his dream venue. Back in the day, it was THE venue for underground rappers (which is where he got his start). When he joined BTS, he kind of lost out on the ability to perform there. He literally could have had anything he wanted-- Suga, for example, did a global arena tour and then booked the largest stadium in Seoul for an encore 3-night performance-- but this was exactly the venue he wanted for this intimate and personal album. 200 ARMY were chosen by lottery, and they weren't allowed to take photos or video (which are normally permitted at BTS concerts). He wanted the experience to be live and immediate for everyone there.

[@martina7926]

You put it brilliantly at the end there. I think RM choosing to do his first concert in a small venue in his home country pretty much aligned with what he was trying to express with this song. Wildflower never fails to make me emotional. It’s my favorite song of 2022.

[@alwenawillis8813]

He started off winning poetry competitions at a young age in Korea and started to rap because to him it’s musical poetry. I never really liked rap much because of the terrible lyrics but BTS rap all have meaningful lyrics, their cyphers are of course them dissing their haters but some of their others are on very meaningful topics which I think elevates the rap. RM is a man of great intelligence (148 IQ) a brilliant lyricist and speaks fluent English, the leader of BTS he has spoken at the UN 3 times, BTS twice. There is so much more to this group than you can imagine. Some of his lyrics are so clever they literally astound you! So glad you are enjoying these artists because that is what they are and why they are so loved. Thank you once again for a brilliant reaction.💜

[@marnedasee6048]

He wanted to come back to the venue and share an intimate moment with his fans. He's really a down to earth person and a phenomenal leader of the band. He's so talented yet so humble. All the guys are humble and don't take themselves so seriously.

[@thelast7389]

@1706 This is why I stan RM and BTS, because there is SUBSTANCE in all their lyrics! 👆 Man, I love their music and the love they have for music. 💜

[@mono-mq2ph]

Joon is nicknamed the philosopher who raps. His love for art and his music is truly an inspiration. And yes he did say this was his dream venue when he was a rookie but they got big and they skipped it. So he said as a soloist he wanted to get back to his roots which is the underground rap /indie artists.

[@RiotGrrrl10]

I love the way you guys got the meaning of the song right away. Namjoon has been struggling with fame lately. He said (I'm paraphrasing) being part of BTS has been like beautiful fireworks so far, but he wants something more longlasting and calmer, but beautiful at the same time... Just like wild flowers. Also, the words for fireworks and wild flower in Korean sounds similar, so it's wordplay with both languages. He's been struggling with not being fully able to be himself on the public eye for a while... This concept of the public persona vs who you really are is something that he's been exploring for a while with BTS. Also, the question of "who am I" when you have a public persona that tends to take over your life... But is that really who you are? That's the question he asked himself a lot before. He's such an honest and transparent person that he finds it really hard to filter his thoughts and actions to suit the public life. But that's why we love him so much, he's deep and honest.

[@mrf2tagp]

Love the comments and that you watched a live version of RM. For a song from V, hard to choose but his solo song on BTS album called Singularity is amazing, and from his newer album I think that Love Me Again showcases his amazing voice so well.

[@ayiiioh]

Idk if someone commented it already but of all interviews RM had for this album, what I understood for "flowerwork" is it's a wordplay for flower and firework. Firework represents something that is very beautiful but short lived. Like a career where you go soar high really fast but then it just fades away right after. RM doesn't want that. Just like his opening verse, he said that he yearned for a beautiful fall. Even before he started, he imagined an end where he could be proud and he wants that for him and BTS. So instead he used flowerwork, since it kinda represents something very beautiful and after its fall, while on the ground, still beautiful and blooming everywhere, thus the wildflower. He aims longevity rather than fleeting..

[@addison5938]

If you're interested in hearing more of RM's vocals I think you would enjoy his song "Seoul". It's a ballad essentially about his love/hate relationship living in Seoul, South Korea.

[@colettemr]

Yes, its the actual word Flowerwork and he wanted to make up that word. Youjeen is the lead singer in a South Korean Rock band called Cherry Filter. RM is what Americans would call a Tree Hugger. He loves nature, museums, art and going on hikes. He is totally different off stage than he is in his real life. Wildflower is who RM is at the core. The Venue is a place he always wanted to play at when he was young. Its like young American musicians wanting to play at the The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.

[@lealarsen2017]

Rm is a poet and started rapping because it is poems comes to life. and this stage was his dream stage to perform at, since he was little. so he wanted to go back to his roots both lyrically and in venue. there was a lottery among army to be able to get the tickets, because everyone wanted to go. RM needed a break from all this oversized life so he made everything more intimate and small and this was his only live performance. except for a small one too at the festival without the female singer. he want to be close to the audience and speak from his heart that is what i got from this song and performance. Suga did it too with his concert witch was at a 15k-20k arena except for the stadiums they usually perform at. however they all miss the intimacy from fans and there is also better sound in a closed arena and the stage setup was only possible that way.

[@anindahoba]

Music critics call RM 'A philosopher who raps' due to his excellence lyrics. He was a poet before a musician. I can say he's one of the best lyricist in this music industry. His wordplays and dictions always mindblowing. I recommend you to listen to his Album Indigo and his mixtape Mono. Those albums are all about art

[@ZariDV]

The one song only choices have been brutal. They all have a bunch of songs that are so different from each other that it's hard to know which one to pick. Its like an alien coming to earth and asking to try one savory food, one sweet and one fruit from all the ones that exist in the world. There's so much variety for each member that it's hard to pick lol. Especially since different songs have strong fan connections in different ways. It's beautiful that RM picked such an intimate venue to do his first solo concert. Rolling Hall is an iconic venue that a lot of artists in South Korea dream of performing at when they're trying to make a name for themselves coming up. It was a big deal to perform there one day and people felt like theyre doing well if they get the chance. RM always dreamed of getting to do a stage there one day but ended hp performing at even more massive, famous venues. He still held on to his dream to perform there. So he had it set up so that 200 lucky ARMYs could come and see him there and he prepared small gifts and letters with indigo wax seals on them for fans to remember the concert.

[@Callmejay777]

youjeen is an iconic rockstar from south korea. her inclusion on this song was so genius and it makes me cry every time she comes in with that overwhelming voice

[@pinaytravelsinuk5852]

Thanks guys! RM is a genius - you will see when you watch the Taylor’s guide. I recommend watching his entire Rollinghall performance. RM purposely chose an intimate venue to promote Indigo. It’s really good. 💜