AMERICAN RAPPER REACTS TO- [MV] BTS(방탄소년단) _ DOPE(쩔어)

[@JoobieLoobieSoobie]

This is one of BTS's most political songs. It's hard for a non-Korean to tell because he's using local slang, but RM's verse was very controversial at the time, and it could be the real reason this song was actually banned from broadcast in South Korea. Yes. This and many other BTS songs are banned from broadcast. Sometimes it's legit because of branded product mentions, but other times the government gave a flimsy excuse like "vulgar lyrics" as in this case. His verse is not actually translated to English correctly. It's both a play on words and a critique of the Korean economic system that prevents his generation from getting ahead. He actually says "Giving up on three? Giving up on five? Well I like beef jerky, (pronounced 'yook') so I guess I'm giving up on SIX" (Also pronounced 'yook')" This is a reference to the Korean versions of Millennials and Zoomers. They are called the 'Give up 3 Generation' and the 'Give up 5 Generation' over there. This is because they say they had to give up dating, marriage, children, then home ownership, then even having a career just to survive because of greed and policies created by the "Storks." Like our own boomer generation, the storks got rich fast during a growing post-war economy. Now just like the boomers, they criticize younger people for not trying hard enough despite the changing economic conditions that make it impossible for them to get ahead. So the song has a hidden second meaning. It seems like they are just flexing, but the lyrics could also be read sarcastically, as if they are mimicking the way older people accuse them of just clubbing and partying instead of working hard. This is a theme that runs throughout the songs from this era, but it's only obvious to South Koreans. They are often reminding their fans "It's OK, you work hard enough, you're not a loser if you're not the best." It might seem trivial to us, like silly new-agey affirmations. But S.Korea has the highest child suicide rate in the world because of the pressures to succeed. And at the time, no other group was writing lyrics like this. It was literally a revolution. They were not the first to make controversy. K-pop actually began as "protest" music. But it morphed into something commercial. BTS brought the music back to its roots. In 2015, South Korea's government was very corrupt, and in danger of reverting to a military dictatorship. A year later the president was impeached and she went to jail. Sho only got out last year in fact. The generation BTS belong to now call themselves the N-po Generation (giving up endless things) because after they added friends and a social life, they decided to stop counting things they have given up.

[@Dani.Torres]

excellent breakdown

[@ddaniel8780]

Excellent! Thanks for this detailed info

[@713flowerfan]

You explained this perfect 👍

[@anneking4656]

I really liked your explanation. I had read previously about the meaning of “given up on 3” and “given up on 5”, but did not know some of the other things you mentioned. I learn something new about BTS and their music just about every day ~ Thank you! 😊💜

[@iroco0494]

Wow! Thanks for the detailed explanation! I never knew this! 😃💜

[@letsgrowsummo]

Yall gotta check out the live performances...they are actually hilarious on stage and very entertaining

[@sc33h3o3]

the most hilarious when they all made fun of Jimin during Save Me :)

[@sofiaspetsieris6799]

Plz they have to

[@StuckwithBTS]

Yes attack on bangtan and boyz with fun japan live are my personal favourites 🤣

[@713flowerfan]

the best live 💜

[@sam693691]

I love this song live concert

[@merrytunes8697]

JK may also have been referencing their show, American Hustle Life, from when they visited LA. They met some old school rappers and were unknowns, walking around the streets barely getting recognized. How things have changed.

[@reiang9637]

Ya considering these are their early years before they got big budgets, they were still able to bring us really good music videos and entertain us with what they had to work with. That’s a testament to how great they are, they can still wow with what little they had unlike groups with all the resources and money backing them but still not BTS level.

[@Partypartyyeahhhhhh]

You guys are killing it with the reactions. These songs and their dancing will forever be iconic.

[@sam693691]

8:32 You got to make it fire baby… I love this line in live concerts.. JK own it.. high note and all

[@liana-cd9so]

I think its Jimin (Studio version)

[@elahe.z761]

Jungkook❤❤❤❤😍😍😍

[@susancosnick3852]

Dope has one of my favourite BTS lines.... I reject rejection.

[@lindaholmes5363]

This is the video that got me into BTS. I saw it on a react channel, and was like what in the hell did I just watch. I am 69 ears old so Ive experienced a LOT of music, but this hit different. This was in 2015. Here I am 8 years later, and to say I'm a fan of these amazing young men is an understatement. They are so very talented. I love them all, but I do have a bias Jimin, and a wrecker, J Hope. I am so very proud of them and all they have accomplished. I feel like a proud Grandma.

[@merrytunes8697]

This is the video that got me into them as well. I'm a 44 year old Black woman from the Midwest. My teen daughter was already a fan

[@deeismail3225]

2:05 you heard the sample from their song Fire 😆 they play it in the beginning

[@stephaniegriffin7176]

I agree part of the attraction to the group for me was the dancing. They just kill the choreo.

[@ladybird6390]

Watch BTS learning their dance moves - crazy good.

[@monkat3759]

Suga said it himself as August D. He gets you w/ his "tongue technology". 👅

[@taradee9498]

You did hear this song before! You heard the song at the beginning of their Run BTS variety show you watched.

[@XOut4This]

This group’s dancing is so tight that they’ve been on a few shows and they play random music and BTS has to dance to it. Sometimes it’s sped up and they just jump in on the choreo and dance to the speed it plays.

[@maryannbaxter73]

The rules of real manifestation in this lyrics: have a burning desire, send your wish to the universe but then put real hard work into it. It is amazing: 2015 they said the want to get big, then work all night and then: the dream came true.

[@mimiloveee9]

My boys were BABIES here 🥺💜

[@bluehourtarot]

The dance practice is always special because the practice is mainly for the live performances and different than the MV, you get more dancing usually. Ty!

[@boraland969]

I highly recommend the Medley live performance so hyped 🔥💜

[@amandacartwright5324]

This was in 2015. That is the year my daughter introduced me to BTS and I have been in love ever since. They received so much hate back then. People would mock them they even got robbed of awards and because of their label being so small. When they first started they all slept in the same room and they couldn't even afford to eat meat. They would put in 15-hour days in the dance studio to the point where some of them like jimin would fall asleep there. Put it simply they went through hell and worked very hard to get where they are and nobody handed them anything. Seeing their struggle and hardships and them overcoming them is why I fell in love with these boys. I will forever be a fan. They are the most genuine loving humble people I've ever seen. I thank you for being respectful and appreciating their talent even through a language barrier.

[@Dani.Torres]

Awesome reaction! there is no ending to BTS dope dancing skills. I got a bunch of ARMY favorites: From the time BTS was hungry for success (and literally too) Low budget BTS: - We are Bullet Proof part 2 Official MV and Dance Practice video - No More Dreams (Debut song) Official MV and Dance Practice video - N.O. Official MV and Dance Practice video - Danger Official MV and Dance Practice video - War of Hormones Official MV and Dance Practice video - Boy IN Love (Do not confuse with Boy WITH Love, totally different songs vibes and eras) Official MV and Dance Practice video From when BTS started making it. Mid Budget BTS: - DNA Official MV and Dance Practice video - Save Me (one shot video) Official MV + Dance Practice video + Behind the scenes to watch the camera work with the choreo. - Not Today Official MV + Dance Practice video - IDOL Official MV + Dance Practice video There are plenty more...

[@tretvfrmdabx2544]

thank u..this is going to be really helpful!!!

[@sasaaa6370]

Rappline react,chyper 1-4 BTS🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Bludreamgirl]

this still one of the most fire beats I've ever heard lol ♡

[@tretvfrmdabx2544]

💯💯💯

[@jesskb]

RM's verse and it's explanation: Given up on 3 (SAMPO)? Given up on 5 (OPO)?? I like the number 6, how about giving up on 6 (YOOKPO)? Explanation: Sampo Generation (“Three giving-up generation”) is a neologism in South Korea referring to a generation that gives up courtship, marriage, and having kids. Many of the young generation in South Korea have given up those three things because of social pressures and economical problems such as increasing cost-of-living, tuition payments, and affordable housing scarcity. There is also the opo sedae, or “five giving-up generation”, which takes the same three and adds employment and home ownership. (Source: Wikipedia) Then, since I like beef jerky, let me be Yookpo Generation Wordplay: Since I like 육포 (beef jerky), let me be 6포 (six giving-up). Both 육포 and 6포 are pronounced yookpo. (source: doolset)

[@speaktruth9989]

8:30 agreed

[@kurihana30]

I've been watching your bts reactions for less than 24h like crazy because you're not screaming like other reactors, but also you break down lyrics and music and choreo, you have no judgements against them and you thoroughly check them out without prejudice. Subscribing !

[@anneking4656]

Nice review of Dope! I love that song… I saw BTS in LA in 2021, and they sang this entire song with all the choreo ~ it was awesome to witness! I’m excited for you guys to watch the Baepsae (Silver Spoon) dance practice ~ if you haven’t yet. It’s just so good ~ with a deep political/social meaning in the lyrics. You guys rock! 💜

[@RMe0t7]

With Suga I enjoy listening to his Rap even if just Korean but then I could listen to pretty much all BTS songs 💜

[@TrueDawn1]

Well now brothers if u think you heard rap in America then you havent really heard the King the Boss of rap.. find Augus D as Augus D MV (Suga spelt back words as his alter ego) and secondly then Deachwita MV as well. You aint heard nutting like this and probably never will again in this lifetime 💜💜💜

[@btstakescareofmewhenimsick4892]

They already reacted to Agust D

[@sherigaypryce2686]

I can never listen to this song the same again after miss heard lyrics 😢😂😂

[@ddaniel8780]

The dance really made the song. The dancing got your attention and then you listen to the lyrics and see these boys’ work ethic is crazy. They put it in from early on. That’s why they are where they are today. And if you think about it they were doing these fire dance routines early in their career, and it’s still fire today! Being relatable and relevant years later…That’s hard to pull off but they do just that!

[@Nocci17]

Woww! 4 BTS videos today! Such a treat. Hope you can also do live performance reactions after the dance practice :) Some recos I have: Danger, IDOL, DNA

[@nakru.7821]

Thanks guys for ur honest reaction, and I love how you approach respectful to every part of song and MV and also You explain the words and their meaning 👍 keep going bro

[@suyenkim3328]

Thanks guys💜💜💜💜💜

[@jimin9735]

DOPE ES UN HIMNO 💜

[@karinacasco1895]

There is a video out there where they rate the BTS dances from easiest to hardest you might enjoy that one ….💜💜💜💜.

[@k_.2659]

Y’all are killing it with your reactions really love it ❤❤

[@arir1173]

Con esta canción conocí a Bts

[@marlenelopez120]

Yo tambien en 2020

[@rgober60]

Thanks guys , enjoyed it and appreciate your reviews!! Have a Blessed weekend guys 🙏🕊🙏👍🌹❤️💜💜💜💜💜💜💜❤️

[@RMe0t7]

BTS has always had amazing work ethics and discipline to their craft💜

[@fi0rella]

great song, great lyrics and great vid I miss Bangtaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan! it's so terrible these days being ARMY I'm starting to dread we won't have em back ever, sad sad sad sad times

[@Kookiepookie2025]

The live performances are dope

[@Arahmina7580]

the OT7 is Fire and Dope and also you two awsome guys are dope .

[@letsgrowsummo]

Also you guys are great

[@sarinap.1636]

They used this song for the NFL intro for a year. That's probably why it sounds familiar to you. 😊

[@VM-sy1hu]

Thanks for reacting to BTS💜💜💜

[@xRaptorScreamx]

Do the "Attack on Bangtan/ The Rise Of Bangtan - BTS (방탄소년단) 花様年華 On Stage Epilogue [Live Video]" video, one of their best/fun live perfomances

[@MalethenaMotsoahae]

Thank you so much for dope reaction. Thank you 😊 💓

[@donia_fernandez]

You should watch the live performance it's craaaazy🔥🔥

[@elnabenoit]

When he's with BTS he isn't Agust D - he's SUGA. His real name is Min Yoongi. Agust D is a solo act. SUGA is in BTS and produces music for other artists.

[@XuptoHigh]

You really get the point!! Yasshh 🔥🔥🔥 6:31

[@LizbethOT7]

Dope live is dope!

[@thienasantos9236]

Curtindo demais as reações de vocês, obrigada por reagir ao BTS💜🎶🇧🇷

[@dani3640]

Attack on Bangtan live and practice video. Great stuff!

[@luxbom]

Been watching your reactions Thank you for reacting and interest to BTS’s music greatly enjoy your comment and opinions about these great seven artists .💜 FYI u gain a new subscriber

[@vanillasunda2655]

Suddenly i think it's gonna be so cool to see you guys cover this song haha😂

[@yourbaeee-o5w]

yeah brohh...the next fav channel reaction💥gudluck brohh..stay reaction BTS brohh😂🎉🎉BTS so cool

[@susandevincenzo1601]

Watch the feet how in tune together

[@susandevincenzo1601]

They are so tight uniform

[@camilou1542]

Still one of my favourite songs 💜

[@geli8097]

I liked your reaction and I'm really enjoying the dance practice reactions but I would love if you did live performances as well.

[@tretvfrmdabx2544]

Tired one got blocked by KZbin for some reason!!!

[@geli8097]

@@tretvfrmdabx2544 If you pause a few times their shouldn't be a problem with the concert live streams. It's different for the TV shows.

[@aniaguzman4164]

Jimin mi favorito 😘😍💜👑👍

[@EndangS_04311]

Next reaction rap line performance its best

[@Carlet3040]

💜Chichigetyeyeayo😉

[@thuwieee.07]

Yo! Agust D has comeback, u must check out the album D-Day, cuz it's freakin' hot bruhhh 🔥🔥🔥

[@TamiresOliveira-on4oe]

Eu rejeito a rejeição 🔥💜

[@candicesmith-mackenzie6303]

😘💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🫰🏻

[@justinemma4012]

You reconize jimin with red hair ??❤

[@bluehourtarot]

I miss red hair Jimin! And Pink. And Gray lol. 😊

[@jesskb]

💜💜

[@angel1202003]

oo

[@Kookiepookie2025]

My first bts song ever 💜 Can you do Jungkook's cover of falling later

[@XxXRaksha]

please check out Fire & Danger dance practices I feel like you will love it 🧡

[@LizbethOT7]

Great video! Wow 6 uploaded videos today? My question is….Are you guys Army yet?😂😂😂😂💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@tretvfrmdabx2544]

Working on it😂😂😂

[@kicheollee7857]

Please react “ Balerino “ by Leessang which is kpop. You cannot be disappointed.

[@mariamfaizul2839]

👏👏👏👍👍👍👍💜

[@쓰레기-o2p]

이렇게 너래 부르면서 춤추는 애들도어뵤어요 방탄만 가능햐지 ㅋㅋㅋ😂😂

[@256sarah6]

"Chichi, get the yeyo." Just wondering what this means.

[@dml.0]

You should definitely listen to ateez I'm curious about your reaction ♥️ (please add Turkish if you have a chance to add subtitles)🙏

[@ArmantoAlex13]

JIMIN was so freaking amazing even back then!!!💜😍🤴👼🏻😊

[@natashacruz3824]

your videos are always lagging 😂

[@kickazz2730]

Yo DOPE was my song. It got me hooked on BTS.