FIRST reaction to BTS | [2021 FESTA] BTS (방탄소년단) BTS ROOM LIVE

[@abbyj4108]

Fun fact about this video, all the songs in it are actually their B-side tracks throughout all their albums, so if you think these are catchy imagine the title tracks

[@timothywest1183]

💯

[@titlidas8993]

I think bts are the only one having so many good b side songs. I can't even count how many b side songs i love and listening everyday

[@BtsyearJK2025]

bts besides are much better

[@indri2137]

Oh I love their B-side 🎵. Most of them are my favourite 💜

[@TheKartefbreze]

The only one of these that was a proper release, with a music video, was 'Save Me' :)

[@whatever_itis]

BTS itself is a genre, with over 300+ songs you really can't pigeonhole them into one genre.

[@avahasson6921]

Kpop isn't necessarily a genre, it's an industry. BTS can't really be defined by one single genre (although their roots are in hip hop) They do everything from rap, to latin pop, to EDM, to R&B, to pop, to rock. They're the whole package with immeasurable talent. All of them are producers/songwriters as well as versatile dancers yet they each bring something unique to the team. I really recommend delving deeper into the BTS rabbit hole because this is just the tip of the iceberg.

[@seharwaseem6122]

Simply put, Kpop is a category not a genre. Bts has songs of almost every musical genre (I’m not saying that this ONLY applies to BTS as I am fully aware about other “kpop” groups who do this too); hence, I wouldn’t categorise them as “pop singers”. Also wanted to add that most of their songs are actually quite insightful and deep. As you said, each member has their own palette and uniqueness and you can hear and see this essence of individuality through their music and in ANYTHING that they do in general to be honest. The more one looks into BTS the more appealing they get; Not just from a musical perspective but in general. Bts, in my opinion, is THE kpop group that paved the way for the “kpop industry”.

[@shomimi7604]

For me I think of kpop as an industry

[@MoMoon1920]

@@shomimi7604 yep

[@nerasomnia]

@@shomimi7604 yep. “Kpop” is such a misleading term. I’ve come across everything from bubblegum pop to nu-metal.

[@abigaildimla133]

Well said

[@MarinaEariel]

@@nerasomnia kpop, in my mind, has two possible meanings: when an idol or someone related to the industry uses it, is "music from artists who compete on South Korean music shows". When it's on a Western media or music platform: "music from South Korea they don't know to which genre assign" 🤣

[@thzaaai]

We are not deviding them as "Pop guy and Rap guy"😂, we call them Vocal line and Rap line.

[@aquariusmarika]

I love the feeling when someone finally gets it. And I hate all those empty comments around me hating on BTS without knowing anything about them or their music. It´s insulting. They are not just some boyband, they are musicians, artists, original, quirky, creative, they write their own songs most of the time, they play instruments, they are great lyricists! And on top of that they are great humans, they have cool fashion style, just inspirational all over.

[@aquariusmarika]

And to reply to some of your questions. I got into BTS through my love for korean language (usually it´s the other way round, I know :) ) which I developed through k-drama and now I study the language, I also study asian studies - international relations at the Metropolitan University in Prague. I fell in love with them very quickly as I looooove music and they have huge repertoire, I never get bored with them. I am OT7 which means I love all 7 members but I have to admit I have a soft spot for Jimin (the blond boy with high voice), he is my bias. And my biggest bias wrecker is probably Suga (the rapper with the fastest cadence). They are totally opposite on the spectrum of personalities and music as well. LOL (but Jimin can be tough and Suga can be soft - it´s complicated :D)

[@GudetamaSit]

Really summed that up. If you've given them a shot and they're not your thing that's fine. Just pretty annoying when they're just written off as some 'little Asian boyband who only are popular because of their looks'. At least give them a shot and try listening to something other than their most played songs. Seeing new reactors come in with an open mind but still getting surprised is always a treat :)

[@iraneowynchavezcantero8124]

BTS got me into kpop and finally got me out of kpop by realizing no one is as good as BTS

[@lizethqp2258]

I RELATE SO MUCH TO THIS HAHAHAH like with bts i was like ohh kpop interesting and now is oh kpaw what a dissapinntment hhahahahah

[@BtsyearJK2025]

Actually this is kinda relatable bts is so different to me I'm not into kpop but I'm into bts

[@DaughterOfFiji]

🤣

[@jen-wj3bc]

LEGIT! I was like wow yeah I REALLY like BTS... I wonder what other groups are like? Oh? eh.... umm....... yeah ill just stick with BTS. :)

[@margrett]

And you haven't even seen them dance and perform yet! They are incredible!

[@M05-v2y]

Omg yesss!!!! Can’t wait until you see their lyrics that’s literally the best part of their music

[@saraholadiran7005]

FACT!

[@fabyji4166]

YUP. I CAN'T WAIT TOO!!

[@dreamgloww6650]

true that!!

[@johnnyblaze1098]

My guy: "That is legitimately good rapping. I'm impressed." ARMY: "You ain't seen nothin yet."

[@WilczopolskaMarta]

My thought exactly

[@SnapCracklyPop]

BTS roots are in hip-hop as the first couple members came from the underground rap scene before the rest of the members joined, and then debuted together. They incorporate/blend R&B, pop/edm, and other genres such as rock, jazz, Latin, etc. At this point, BTS is really their own genre and you’ll understand the more songs you listen to. Almost no skippable songs in their discography, they don’t half-*ss their songs as they pour themselves into the meaning in their lyrics which are way more deep than what banger/catchiness or even song title suggests. They just do all their music well and not only that, you can probably tell how they are like best friends here. No egos where they think they’re better than each other, that one would want to leave a group like past bands/groups. They truly love doing and performing music together. I got into them because their music remind me of music I grew up with the mix of hip-hop, R&B, etc. Like it feels so good, because it really has the spirit of it and still also be fresh. I’m from LA, just so you know, because some people assume only Koreans listen to them because they are Korean. You should always check if the captions which would have the english translation/subtitles entered in the video. Ignore/turn off captions if it says “English (auto-generated)” because that’s not accurate, because it’s just KZbin software or something.

[@happypill512]

BTS is the total package!.. Vocals, raps, over 300 songs of multiple genre, professional level of dancing and performance, visuals and aesthetics. They have it all…. they always strive to give the full experience to their fans and audience.. But what really drew me into them as a 41 yo fan is their LYRICS, they always have something to say that relates to a lot of people.. Mostly tackles on mental health, fair representation, socioeconomic issues, gender empowerment and many more… They are socially aware, they may not be perfect but they do their best to better people and role models.. They’re so humble and funny that you can’t help but adore them.. Those are the few reasons why their fandom spans across generations, cultures and genders.. They are very inclusive.. Over 60% of ARMYS (fandom name) ranges from 20-80 yo, coming from all walks of life, profession, gender and nationality… and most importantly for the past 10 yrs or so, all members are heavily involved with their music as either songwriters/producers.. esp the rappers with each over a hundred song credits in their names.. Btw pls turn on CC (close caption).. you will appreciate their music more with their thoughtful, deep lyrics..

[@JoobieLoobieSoobie]

Welcome to our world!!! A few things: You can turn on the closed captions for almost all K-pop for lyric translations As long as you play the label's intro, you can usually react to official music videos without worrying about copyright strikes. This includes groups in the same label 'family' as BTS: TXT, Seventeen, Enhypen, Les Sserafim and others. However, BTS are a category unto themselves. BTS started as a hip-hop group, so the rappers are the real deal who write their own bars. K-pop is a broad category that contains many genres. But what they do have in common as "K-pop" is the integration of music, visuals, fashion, style, and choreography, and the amount of effort that goes into live performance. This performance is tame compared to most BTS performances. As you learn and see more you will be blown away. I recommend you watch the MVs called "ON: Kinetic Manifesto" and "Black Swan" for some pretty diverse music and incredible choreography. And remember to turn on CC! I also recommend the most recent taped live performance video called "Proof Live." There are two songs followed by a discussion that you could probably skip for now. Just fast forward to the 21 minute mark for the third song. This one doesn't include any choreography but really highlights their musical talent. I think you will continue to be more and more impressed! You picked a great time to start learning because they are about to start launching solo albums. That means the next few months will be filled with seven times the amount of content they usually put out, which was already A LOT. The first solo album from rapper J-Hope drops in a couple weeks, and he's headlining at Lollapalooza at the end of July. You better catch up fast! The guide to BTS by Taylor Nakamoto is a good resource to learn more about the members individually. Fans WILL watch you react to it even though it's pretty long.

[@Anna953c]

This comment is PERFECT! You are really good at summarizing BTS, while choosing perfect recommendations! Taylor's guide is legit the best of the best!

[@jodiannewood7268]

Almost all their official videos including the one you just watched have English captions if you turn on the CC and their lyrics are the best part about their songs.

[@airyfairy2396]

Welcome to the world of BTS : ) Let's go to "On(Kinetic manifesto film" and "Black Swan". You will see how versatile they are!(You haven't yet watched their amazing choreography!) All their official MV have Eng CC, and the lyric is sooooo nice(Also their official contents have no copyright issue😊😊). If you have no prejudice, you would meet the whold new level💜 Thank you for your open mind and giving chance to BTS💜

[@debbiemoodenbaugh9883]

I am a 68 yr old Army that’s their fandom and truthfully i was ready to pounce when you tried to compare and then you said “wow” and the delight in your face and ok i will watch from now on what BTS songs and mv you will watch…thanks for the reaction! 👏👏👏👍

[@weekek]

I discovered them while playing beat saber in vr. at first all I knew about K-pop was the word K-pop lol then I watched 1 video of bts and an other and I kept going! I liked the beats but when I translated the lyrics everything was even better. then watching all of their other stuff made me connect with them even more and now I regret having pushed away K-pop for so long just because I didn't want to listen to something that was so "popular because they look good"... oh well.. I'm a guy and I fucking love theses guys lol They are great and I was just afraid to try something I didn't know, but now I'm proud of being on this journey, watching them change the world and bring people together with the power of love and respect. on this note I'll wish you a great day everyone :)

[@gabrielablanco707]

It's great that you started with this video..'cause you can hear all diferent rithms (but... you have more to discover). Greetings from Argentina

[@ninaddemaio]

argentina papaaaaa

[@fy3845]

There are English subtitles for all their songs. Just click on the CC (closed caption) icon. 💜

[@BTS_ismylife7]

They are different!! You can also turn on cc to know what they are saying. If you decide to check out more you will see that they do it all from pop, hip hop, rock and so much more. BTS is the only K Pop group I listen to. I got hooked on them from my kids.

[@holdmylobster]

I just love when people just vibe to bts' music without context but still enjoy and get a taste of what they have to offer. I would highly suggest reading their lyrics by turning on the CC button on their official music videos, because their message (other than their intense dancing and music production) is a big part of why they have such an eclectic fanbase.

[@pambarab5506]

I got into kpop in 2010. When BTS debuted in 2013 they immediately caught my attention and I became a fan. They quickly became my ult, and almost 10 years later they are still the ultimate! I'm 63, from Texas.

[@BTSForever-oq7xc]

Hit the captions button. You'll get other level of meaning. Wait until you see them dance! Thanks for the reaction. Keep going. Black Swan, Spring Day, Mic Drop.

[@ashleyder9164]

Now take the singing and the rap and add on that they are professional dancers with full choreography for a lot of this music that they perform while singing live ;)

[@alicesworld1]

Actually there are 4 vocalists and 3 rappers, but I have never heard the term "pop guys" before. Most of us do like the English subtitles or closed captions in English when available. Seriously, their lyrics are very important to their music. Wait till you see them dance. You are in for a wild ride down the rabbit hole. Thanks for the reaction!

[@sharonnelson3713]

I really enjoyed your content. Thanks for reacting to BTS. I’m 61 years old and I found BTS last year a few months after my husband passed away. They have brightened my life and helped me go through my grieving process so I guess BTS found me when I needed them but didn’t know it. My 92 year old mother loves them and perks up whenever I put them on tv. This is one of my favorite videos. As I’m writing this my mother is in the front of the tv dancing and blowing kisses to them, lol 😂. Please do more of BTS as I really like your reaction.

[@hannahlouise3767]

this is so cute

[@anaclgarcez]

To answer your question about K-pop, I still only listen to BTS, other than that, I stick with my 1990s grunge and 2000s pop punk. So what got me to BTS was their message and their personalities. EDIT: oh, and I love musical theater and the occasional Lady Gaga song!

[@toni5431]

AnaJ - Try the girl group Dreamcatcher. You might like them a lot ;)

[@MissHThreeO]

i'm korean american... and when people find out i love BTS... they are always like "oh, you love kpop" and i get so frustrated. No! i love BTS. i dont listen much to other Korean groups, I'm just a BTS fan!

[@Elathea77]

Great reaction:) BTS have been on stage since 2013, their journey is actually amazing. They went literally from zero to the most popular band in the world . Kpop world is very strict, competitive and harsh, yet BTS somehow overcame the entire system and made their own way to the top. I think they distinguished themselves from other groups with their honest, deep lyrics, talking about topics such as self love, mental health, society issues etc. They have also always contributed in writing and/or producing their music (especially the rappers), which made it more relatable. They have also great chemistry as a group. You can just see they are best friends and not just some random people that have to work together. They have been together for over a decade now and they themselves said they treat each other like family at this point. They literally grew together. They all have different backgrounds and different abilities: there are dancers, vocalists with very distinctive vocals, rappers with different styles (2 of them coming from underground rap scene), producers, writers. They are one of the most popular and best selling artist in the world right now, they have broken many world records, won multiple awards (such as Billboard or Artist of the Year at AMAs), they have been nominated for Grammys (twice), they sell out stadiums in minutes, they have even been invited to White House recently. And it may sound cliché, but they really seem like very genuine, good and fun people. We could get to know them through interviews, speeches, their vlogs, live transmissions, their reality shows etc, again - since 2013! When this all started, the youngest was literally starting highschool. I still remember them talking about their hopes and dreams and laughing it off (like winning Billboard hot 100, Grammy nomination) and now they have accomplished all that and more. It's just amazing, especially if you followed them for a few years. But it's always a good time to start :D I recommend Introduction by Taylor Nakamoto

[@photobywendy11]

You should see them live!

[@Singhpappy]

We love the music as well as the lyrics. Their songs are actually very meaningful and insightful and some very very deep. Each of their song has a message. We try to understand the message behind each song and also have individual interpretations of it. BTS is a genre in themselves.

[@LoveYoonMin]

Oh you found our boys. Thanks for giving them a chance. You'd be pretty amazed by their songs. They rap, sing, dance really good.

[@inuyashalovergyal]

if you like this one please react to Proof Live performances where they sing 3 songs from their new anthology album Born Singer, Yet to Come and For Youth, make sure to turn on the CC so you can follow along

[@emilysnicketvanilla]

So glad to see you react to BTS! Apologies for the long comment ahead: I won't repeat details for the comments regarding K-pop being an industry, not a genre, and BTS having an incredibly large & diverse discography, but I will add to it! -BTS have been around for a long time now (they just turned 9 about 2 weeks ago) and they have a very typical "underdog" story in terms of succeeding against practically all odds (being from an originally very small label in a time period where groups not from one of the three most major labels in South Korea were virtually never successful in the country, and a minority group speaking a foreign language succeeding at an international level, amongst other things) -They are very well known for having very meaningful lyrics and being pretty involved in their musical creation process. The three rappers almost always write their own verses (and there are rap verses from all three in the grand majority of their songs) and the vocal line have all also contributed many times both in BTS songs and in solo work of their own (of which all 7 members have) -There is a LOT. of BTS content out there. It will probably feel overwhelming at first seeing not only their hundreds of songs but also what is likely thousands of hours of personality content - from their own variety show called Run BTS, to livestreams, to shows following them on vacations, to documentaries, and so much more. You will probably have people requesting just about anything they've ever done - you're welcome to take it at any pace! -For introductions, I recommend the "A Guide to BTS Members: The Bangtan 7" by Taylor Nakamoto (an about 50 minute intro) and the much longer but spectacular fanmade documentary series "Rise of Bangtan" as well as "This is BTS" by XCeleste (about 15 minutes but slightly outdated - still good though) Don't worry about the length - ARMY will 100% watch the full videos with you. We love seeing people get introduced to the members!

[@oyinolubayo7079]

Wow I was not expecting this AT ALLLLLL I’m so happy. You should definitely more

[@marirezende8478]

K-pop usually has singing and rapping, but not all groups have good rappers, BTS actually has some of if not the best rappers in the Korean industry (not underground). Some of the best lyrics also. I got into BTS because of kdramas, I enjoy random songs from other groups here and there, but mostly it's only BTS (in the pop scene). When u talk about soloists tho, I really like IU and Dean. I know basic Korean, not fluent tho 😅😅

[@mochiibear3]

omg look someone with taste! I also really like IU and Dean lol

[@tanytan6053]

Loved your reaction! Super open-minded and respectful, please do keep reacting to BTS!

[@atindriyatri2019]

Thank you for trying to listen to BTS, this means a lot to us :) To answer your question, I've listened to many genre and many artists, but only a few brings out good message and lyricism in it. And BTS, yeah, they are a rare artists that gives you music that can help you during hardtimes. Their lyrics are sincere and creative, and they mostly wrote it themself. If you want to know more about them, this is a good guide about them made by fans. As a group: Introduction to BTS by XCeleste As individuals: A Guide to BTS members: The Bangtan 7 by Taylor Thank you again, have a good day!

[@kefir9372]

Cool that someone recommended you this but they should have give some explanations too, like there is English subs and that it’s a medley of some of their songs from 2013 to 2020😅 but you still understood enough and even differentiated that singers was hyping in the back during rap line performance😆 thanks for reaction, hope you do more bts cause this is just a very small introduction to bts and a top of a big iceberg of talent and hard work

[@debsissons6841]

I've been ARMY for 2 years and am 54. I do not follow any other groups from Korea. They are an amazing group not only for their inspiring lyrics, but also as individuals. You will never meet a better bunch of humans! They just dropped their album, Proof which is an anthology with 4 new songs, demos and several of the songs from their vast discography. Last week JungKook dropped a collab with Charlie Puth and this Friday, JHope is dropping his pre-release song, More! You need to check out more about them, you will not regret it!

[@armysbangtan2993]

I’ve been into KPOP for a long time now. I enjoyed alot of things when it comes to their culture that’s why I ended up learning their language. I do have a bias or a favorite among the members HOWEVER, I love them all as a group and you’ll get what I mean once you get into them. As your first time listening to BTS, It can be really surprising for sure. I’m glad that you enjoyed BTS! For one, KPOP isn’t necessarily pop music but rather a collective of korean music. It can be confusing but as you have heard and observed, BTS songs have different genres. In the group there are 3 rappers and 4 vocalist. Us fans love BTS not only because of their sound but their message through their songs. Whenever you watch their MVs I suggest you turn on the CC subtitle to be able to understand what their song/music is all about. Really enjoyed your reaction and it will be great to see you react to more BTS soon! As reference, If you want to hear more of their songs I suggest you listen to: ON Kinetic Manifesto Film Black Swan Blood Sweat & Tears DNA Fire If you want to learn more about the members and BTS as a group then I suggest that you react to A Guide to BTS Members: The Bangtan 7 by Taylor Nakamoto this is the most recent one

[@nathankoen21]

What a good comment!

[@alekkaparedes3259]

​@@nathankoen21 Right, very good comment. I love and respect my fellow Armys. Very knowledgeable 😮

[@ally1101]

Yes to this! Nothing more to say. Army’s are the BEST 💜💜💜

[@cami.cami.]

As some people explained, Kpop is not a genre, it's the name of the industry which involves the Kpop companies and their groups. It's like a package, it includes not only the music (that is not necessarily pop, you can find a lot of different genres by Kpop groups), but also the rapping, visuals, choreography, production... Kpop groups usually have rappers and vocalists. Enjoy your BTS journey, they're incredible artists =D

[@miminana7982]

Thank you for your reaction to BTS❣️ Their voice is amazing ✨and dance performance is amazing too‼️

[@DB20204]

Just wait until you see how amazing their dancing is. Professional level.

[@alinda412]

Loveeeeeee your reaction, thanx 4 the chance and the accepting ,,Army love and appreciate it! 💜

[@flo9935]

It makes me so happy when watching these when the people actually acknowledge the fact that the language barrier isn't important

[@meiong5206]

BTS have the best rappers, singers, dancers, songwriters, producers....etc. I'm not even kidding.

[@lisasenglishconversationcl3582]

I'm glad I came across your reaction and decided to give it a watch. I'm an expat in Korea and while I am passionate about many genres of music, I was super skeptical about listening to BTS. A friend asked me to explain the hype around BTS and I was embarrassed because I had no clue despite living in Korea for many years. I had prejudged them before I had even listened to them. Their music is varied and impressive, and the lyrics are so good that fans study them as well as the books and philosophies that inspired them. I hope you'll look into BTS more because their music, their performances, their talents, their personalities, and their story of how they came to be are amazing! 💜

[@MandiKS1020]

Turning the captions on helps…..😂 Great reaction! And “I was not expecting that”is the most common phrase said by first time reactors. Glad you checked out this video

[@oyinolubayo7079]

Bts is a boy group that consist of 3 rappers and 4 vocalist. So you can see who the rappers are lol and who the vocalist are. They do all different type of music as you have seen but honestly Kpop in general is not just pop music it honestly kind of varies.

[@classical7]

It's not just how catchy the songs are, but BTS goes very deep with the music they create so it's super important to fully understand the lyrics. You can still just listen on the surface so it's still entertaining. Remember...BTS are creators.

[@pamelagreenhalgh1318]

I loved your reaction to BTS. Thank you. I became a fan when I discovered BTS last January. I have not listened to any contemporary music since I was in high school in the 60s (yes, i just turned 70!). My bias is Jimin--dancing and singing. He is the main dancer. As a middle schooler, he beat out a dance instructor with his popping and break dancing. He began training in Japanese sword-martial arts in elementary school and achieved the highest level. He has a black belt in Taekwondo and has has training in 2 other martial arts. He was accepted into a special high school for the arts where he studied ballet, jazz and modern dancing. He had the shortest training of any K-Pop idol--one year. He practiced after everyone else left while attending high school, getting 2 hours of sleep a night. He was president of his class for 9 years, elementary to HS. He is known to be very empathetic and kind by his 6 BTS brothers, often noticing when they are down--He runs over ro them, even on stage, hugging them and consoling them. And his voice--like an angel and he also has that sezy grind he can add. I suggest the videos about his dance, martial arts ability, and his voice. By the way, ALL BTS members have an earned bachelor's degree and Jin has a masters. MY SUGGESTIONS (my favorites): ON-Kinetic Manifesto, Mic Drop, Fire, and Black Swan music videos. Live shows, I suggest the Melon Music Awards (MMA 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. MMA is considered even by professionals as the best live performance in the history of music. I can't wait for you to see them! But the most important to listen to is the video of their UN appearance when the leader, RM, gave a speech. Because of the power of BTS Love Yourself album, which was about their own struggles due to so many people hating them when the first began, the UN created a program with BTS and UNICEF to combat violence in children. BTS donated 1 million and the proceeds of the Love Yourself album to the program. This is long. Sorry. But every new thing I find out about them blows me away! Thank you again for your reaction to BTS. 💜

[@healingcharm]

I just came across this video, and I realize how much can change in a month after discovering BTS. But the first words out of my mouth were "Oh Honey, you have just seen the tiny tip of an incredibly large iceberg!" Singing, rapping, dancing, lyrics so deep it will keep you up nights, best cinematography in the world, acting, comedy, fine arts, foodies, fashion, modeling, psychotherapy, aliens.....BTS has anything and everything in one place or another! Not even joking. I'm a year and 1/2 down this rabbit hole and I'm never coming out. 😁

[@MM-et2jr]

Hi! Enjoyed your reaction. The thing I always notice that never fits - people (not just you and myself, but most people really) have assumptions about what/who BTS is... and it never ever fits. They will surprise you and surprise you again and again. Just when you thought you knew it all, they will throw you another curve ball. I'm not even joking. All you need is an open mind. Maybe all their music wont be your cup of tea, but there certainly is something for EVERYONE. From songs like "Lie" to "Joke" to "Singularity" to "Ego" to "Still With You" to "First Love" to Epiphany (and these are all solos btw.), and don't even got me started on BTS songs like "Baepsae" to "Boy With Luv" to "Black Swan" to No More Dream" (debut song) to "ON" to "Fire" to "Butterfly"... BTS has no genre. They are the genre. These 14 suggestions doesn't even come close to describing the type of music they do. And... THE BEST PART IS THEIR LYRICS! and LIVE PERFORMANCES! and the their personalities ... okay, I'm getting carried away. You'll see. Really. No need to pretend anything. BTS ARMY (90% or more) only ask you'll be honest, openminded and respectful - just like this reaction. (don't mind the trolls... they're loud and therefore visible, but they are not ARMY). Most importantly = have fun, react and do what you'd like. Take breaks. Drink water. Be good to yourself and others. You do you! bye

[@MM-et2jr]

PS. what you said at the end of your video: I'm trying to learn how to sing along. I know the lyrics to pretty much most of their songs (around 300 or so). BTS lyrics are incredible. A few songs were made simply to sound and be enjoyable (like Dynamite and Butter, that were made during the pandemic to cheer ARMYs up and give of some light in the darkness), but most of their catalogue has seriously brilliant writing, social commentary, deep meanings, often secondary/tripple meanings. They usualy write so the listener can interpret the song they want or need, but if you look at the story told throughout the album, it becomes clear what the initial thought was. The Korean often deserves proper translation and references to Korean culture and meanings. I often look at explanation videos (fan theories) to interpret the song and get the linguistic and cultural references too. Take a song like "Singularity" + explanation video... now that'll blow your mind. Honestly.

[@NA-iu5et]

There is subtitle to every bts music video, ok there are a lot of song to recommend: black swan , on , mic drop , idol , fake love Also all of them has solo songs

[@VictorineLieske]

I'm a massive K-pop fan, and I got into K-pop from watching Kdramas, which, as a writer, I'm super impressed with. The writing is just so good. The whole philosophy of writing a series with just sixteen episodes gives you a way to write a story with a clear beginning, middle, and ending, which isn't how the US does television. It's completely refreshing. Anyway, thank you for reacting to BTS. I'd love to see you react to Stray Kids, God's Menu, or Maniac. Their music is just so different from anything out there, while still being hip-hop/pop. I can't really explain it, you just have to listen to them. And their videos are amazing. Anyway, thanks for the reaction. Loved it.

[@morganmariex]

K-pop actually stands for "Korean Popular music". It's definitely been stuck into a box in the US. Aside from that though, BTS is totally outside of the realm of K-pop now. Compared to other idol groups their musical diversity is insane, and is leaps and bounds above the rest. They've tried SO many genres. They write, compose, and produce a lot of their songs. The 3 rappers also have released their own solo "mixtapes", and all 7 have solo songs they've worked on outside of the group 🙂

[@M05-v2y]

It’s cc on all their stuff except some off their earlier stuff like 9 years ago

[@alondramem]

This video is a very good representation of bts's musical career, they are their own genre, each song is unique by itself I recommend checking out their latest release 'PROOF' which is a compilation album of these 9 years of career, you will find all their tittle tracks and some tracks that did not reach the final cut, as well as songs ☺️

[@heesuh9505]

It's not just their song melodies fans love them for. The majority of BTS fans became fans because of their lyrics, what they represent and how they communicate with fans sharing feelings and how they comfort us. Except few songs just for fun and cheer people up, the most of their songs have deep meanings behind catchy melodies.

[@mafe1220]

Omg thanks for give a chance to our boys, I'm glad you liked them, and I recommend you to check more of them

[@peacetea1001]

I love that they started rapping to UGH which is super gritty hard hip hop rapping but they're wearing very preppy pleasant clothes on a calming pastel stage lmao the contrast

[@douseenow]

One of the things that caught my attention when I first found them was just how much the enjoy performing. You can see it and feel it. It’s palpable

[@CheerUp2]

Most kpop groups cycle through a couple genres but I think what has made BTS specifically more popular is the fact that explore so much with their sound, more than other groups. As well as releasing multiple version of the same song but with different flavors. There is quit literally something for everyone!

[@jkeylovee]

13:22 for this, Im from Asia I was exposed to kpop early like from 2009 (even though I'm not from Korea) I liked other groups to but I definitely became a huge fan of BTS. This guys are so sincere, even though I don't know them personally they helped me alot. Their sincerity and mentality really made me a fan.

[@dreamgloww6650]

thanks for appreciating BTS B sides! you havent seen their crazy choreographies and the messages of their lyrics. 💜 enjoy your BTS journey! now i understand their lyrics more coz i studied Korean language because of BTS!

[@dudksjj7483]

heey! i do have a favorite, its the guy singing at 6:40, and no, i do not uderstand a word lol but i always search for my language lyrics, so everytime i listen to the song again i know what it is talking about. loved the reaction, thanks for it! watching from brazil!

[@MBella123]

BTS don’t have bad songs, if you check their discography you’re gonna find out there’s no skip in any of their works of arts 💜

[@kara-karina8530]

They only have 3 fully English songs which are total bops but don't quite encompass the magic of BTS. They are pure art. You come for catchy tune, but it's in Korean. Then you look up the lyrics and get blown away. They are inspiring, uplifting and introspective. Then you want to know their names, and bam! Next thing you know, you are deep down BTS rabbit hole and in love with their personalities and their music. Honestly, I am 41 and never felt such passion for supporting an artist. I checked out BTS through another kpop group and never looked back. They started in kpop but they outgrew it. Now it's something uniquely them. Enjoy the ride, that's all I can say. 💜🔥💪

[@MarilynPF]

Welcome to BTS. I’m a BTS fan, called ARMY, and I’m in my 60’s. BTS fans are all ages and nationalities. I hope you’ll listen to more BTS and you’ll have yourself a new subscriber. They are so talented. Most music videos do have closed captions.

[@douseenow]

Finally someone who gets it isn’t just kpop on their first listen 🤧

[@Jimins_Minion]

Not into Kpop - but accidentally saw BTS on KZbin (ON at the grand central station) - was super impressed, looked for other videos, every single one was amazing, and just started listening solely to their songs for the last 2 years. They also have their own variety show (they made their own because variety shows in Korea won’t invite them or will make fools of them because they were from a small powerless agency) which is very funny. Love their travel series too. So, still not into Kpop, but a die hard BTS fan. In my 40s. My bias is Jimin and JK, but I love every single one of them. Each one has amazing talent, fantastic personality, and humbling attitudes.

[@M05-v2y]

Most K-pop artist does rap,pop and pretty much all types of music but the American music market likes to push it into one thing

[@Random-qi3vv]

America really does have a thing of wanting to label things huh? Like i dont see anyone else trying to box it.

[@atlantis315]

"this is not what I was expecting" must be the most common reaction from people seeing them for the first time.Lol I genuinely hope that you will continue, it is fun to watch new people fall in love with these guys. As others have said, most videos have subtitles. Read them. Good luck

[@bluexy121]

Hi Todd! I’m so glad you enjoyed that! Yes, BTS are so diverse with their discography and their styles are very distinct. When it comes to the rappers, 2 of them were underground rappers before they joined the group and the other 1 learned from scratch when he first joined! They all release solo works and mixtapes and they’re just a bunch of really talented chaotic and humble men. Thank you for your reaction!

[@kabazinga]

you have only scratched the surface, they participate in writing their own music, they have incredible lyrics and meanings and they are overall amazing guys, and i am not a k-pop fan, i am a bts fan, and i know the lyrics and meanings, it is a huge part of bts, their stories in music

[@lealarsen2017]

omg i forgot to motioned the dancing part... it will blow your mind. its like 7 MJ´s, wait til you see them perform on stage🤯

[@marirezende8478]

Omg Todd reacting to BTS???? My vampire diaries and army worlds colliding

[@B16pal]

Your comments on your pleasant surprise and the fact that you don't really have any western music reference to compare them to is exactly why I fell hard into this fandom several years ago, a Texan mom 53 years old. Plus they dance like pros. Nobody else I knew in music was doing everything they were, at such an amazing level. Rap, vocal, dance, multiple music genres - they have it all and I have never looked back.

[@lfwong9384]

Please react to the BTS Proof Live which includes Yet to Come, Born Singer and For Youth!! Amazing vocals featuring Silk Sonic's Anderson .Paak as the guest drummer!!

[@AlineNigelski]

The fascination comes not only from their musical talent but also from how unique this guys are. Simply good human beings. I've never been a fan of any group or band, but this guys make some difference in this world, it's impossible to ignore or not love them 💜. Edit: the lyrics are just perfect!

[@miyuryuu7260]

btw, they have subtitle on their official video. just click cc button. u should check out their lyrics. BTS been known has a great lyrics and message on their song

[@ambargomez3043]

Bts got me into bts! And i personally havent been able to get into kpop as a whole because bts have a lil something that i feel no one else has in that industry

[@user-zf1ge5nb8v]

The easiest way to understand the “genre” is that the genre is bts. Glad u enjoyed.

[@crushedflora2696]

BTS was my gateway drug into Kpop but BTS will forever be my ultimate artist just based on their values/personality alone

[@saba9808]

Kpop includes pop, rap, mv and lyrics and story with an attractive concept. Thank you for your reaction💜

[@jordyn29]

Okay to answer some of your questions: I knew vaguely of kpop, but bts definitely got me into it (even though they're the only "kpop" artists I regularly listen to. I do not have a favorite. They all have their unique talents and I cannot choose. I know the general message of each song though I may not know every individual word. For the songs that are in my everyday rotation, when I hear the Korean lyrics, I can mentally see the English translations of the words (if that makes sense 😅). We stress the importance of reading the lyrics/translations of the songs.

[@thisisrenren3657]

I don't understand how after 9 years people still expect 90s boyband music.

[@rikhmjustsomeguywithmousta4971]

Bts is way above the typical boybands. They write, compose and co produce their songs since debut. They have 2 underground rappers RM Suga, best rapline (RM, Suga Jhope), and one of the best vocal lines (huge range and stability). They have 3 subunits- Vocal Line, Rapline, Dance line. They all have solo songs since 2016(3 years after debut)

[@sakura996]

Thankyou for your reaction. I want to say that bts is not kpop. They started of as kpop but now have their own genre. Army call it bts-pop. There are 3 rappers and 4 singers in the band. Bts has a long discography. They just released their anthology album Proof. They debuted in 2013 and have been together for 9 years now. Bts has always participated in the writing process of their music. All members can also produce. They just started their 2nd chapter of their career. In this chapter they will focus more on their solo work and albums. They want to do this to come back stronger as a group. They members are like family to each other and lived together for a long time. If you want to know more about their story and the members individually, i suggest you to react to: Taylors - A Guide to BTS Members: The Bangtan 7.

[@shanajeangedeon9060]

Actually, they *are* Kpop. They themselves even refer to themselves as a Kpop band, they're just the best one ever. Please don't say straight up untrue statements for the sake of trying to make them sound superior, it just makes army look arrogant and the boys shouldn't need some type of made-up genre just to be considered "good". They are the most amazing artists out there, but they are still a Kpop group. (Kpop= Korean Popular music, so not even a genre to begin with. western countries just decide to treat it like a genre because it's asian, it's actually just any genre of music that's mainstream in Korea; same thing with Jpop)

[@pennybleta9721]

@@sakura996 Don't listen to her she is probably a kpoppie. Lol BTS never was and never will be idol music.

[@shanajeangedeon9060]

@@pennybleta9721 Actually I also only listen to bts, it's just factually untrue. You actually sound far more toxic because you don't even have any reasoning for what you are saying, you just wanna act like them being better artists means that they aren't still in the same industry. Kpop is an industry, not a genre, so it is literally impossible for them to *not* be kpop because that is literally the industry they work in.

[@pennybleta9721]

@@shanajeangedeon9060 BTS I repeat were never kpop lol. And you don't have to tell me kpop is an industry I know that very well. And there's nothing toxic about what I say. Kpoppies think stating facts to their delusions is toxic when it has nothing to do with that..BTS begun as a hip hop group that only adopted certain things in idol industry but they never were a kpop idol..They never fit any of idol industry's principles and that is the reason this shitty industry fought them since the beginning..They never fit the mold and were never truly part of this shitty industry. Lol. You can say whatever you want but it won't change these facts.

[@shanajeangedeon9060]

@@pennybleta9721 You do realize there are hip hop kpop artists, right? They got hate because they were from a smaller company and because Suga and RM were from the underground, it has nothing to do with "adapting some things" from kpop. And nothing you said changes the facts of what I said either, they are literally a kpop group and nothing will change that fact. Suga described it best, but I don't remember the exact quote, when he said that kpop is not a genre and is basically the entire way they perform that makes it kpop. They are from a kpop company that has other kpop groups under it, they are performing the same way (albeit more genuine enjoyment), they refer to *themselves* as a kpop group in their literal introduction in other countries (not just western), they literally trained under a company the way only kpop artists do (but were simply given more freedom), and nothing *you* say will change these facts either. You just want to feel superior by stating that "they aren't kpop at all", when that just makes you seem like you have developed some weird sense of superiority complex on their behalf (which is very toxic since the boys themselves are so humble and y'all are making army look bad by being childish about saying something completely made-up and pretending it's fact). And stop saying I'm a "kpoppie", I don't even follow other groups; I know some other songs that exist and some random names, but that's about it. Edit: It would be more realistic to say "they are *more* than kpop" than it is to say "they *aren't* kpop", because one is about usurping peoples expectation/stereotypes and the other is just a straight up arrogant lie.

[@pausuper]

Welcome to BTS! It's an amazing journey. Changed my life ❤BTS got me into KPOP, and I'm still here 5 years later. Excited to see you get to know them a bit more.

[@marcela.m2809]

Kpop is more of an industry, not a music genre, where it involves much more than just singing, but also choreography, rapping, amazing performances, and much more. BTS was formed in 2013 and has 4 vocalists and 3 rappers. Kpop existed before them, and there are many other talented groups, but BTS is the most popular group that kpop has ever had, currently the biggest even outside of kpop, they have attracted a lot of people to kpop

[@jessicarusso7796]

their “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert” is definitely a MUST WATCH and it’s another really good introduction to their vocal and rap tones and their variety of music genres!! it’s also another live performance set-up so I definitely recommend!

[@czak598]

Dynamite got me into BTS 2 yrs ago and BTS got me into some other KPOP. But there is not another group out there in KPOP or Western Music who can touch BTS. They have 10 albums and hundreds of songs which are ALL good. They are known for their touching and deep lyrics so I definitely recommend watching them with the captions on or going to Doolset lyrics and looking up the lyrics. They are also world class dancers and performers. They write and produce a lot of the music. Their music covers a spectrum of Genres to include Pop, Rap, hip hop, R & B, Latin Pop, Neo Soul, etc. I hope you do more BTS reactions.

[@happypill512]

they have 19 albums actually: Compilation: 7 soundtrack: 1 studio: 9 single: 2 Plus the recent one which is PROOF

[@rikhmjustsomeguywithmousta4971]

They have 19 albums and 300+ songs new army

[@czak598]

I meant studio albums but thank you for clarifying

[@czak598]

@@rikhmjustsomeguywithmousta4971 I meant studio albums but thank you for clarifying.

[@happypill512]

@@czak598 no probs 🤗 Just want him also to know how massive their discography is. 💜

[@sweetnightiza5003]

BTS is the most diverse group ever, u will never regret falling into BTS rabbit hole... Kamsahamnida💜

[@meiong5206]

Bts opened my heart about Rap, dancing, philosophy, books, work ethic, leadership, art, life goals and outlook.

[@livinginstereo]

It was already an ensemble. This is in fact a MEDLEY of all of their songs.

[@zoyagull6910]

BTS get me into KPOP.... I have no bias in bts i am OT7...bias means crush in kpop and OT7 means love all of them cant choose any fav.....btw my native language is not english nor korean but i stilll listen them and stan them bcz i love them their music personality each and everything...

[@Manueelaa]

People being impressed by BTS who had no clue about them beforehand is my favorite thing, lol

[@RuchiTudu]

Genuinely happy to share in your discovery of BTS. Thank you for your insight and reaction is great! Your openness is refreshing! There are so many great songs my favourite are Save me, Fire, Black Swan, On, Spring Day, Tear, and Run BTS.

[@bestboyholland3217]

Ooh bts!! I like bts