WHAT IS THE BU?! | Rapper Reacts to BTS (방탄소년단) 화양연화 on stage : prologue (First Reaction)

[@KnoxHill]

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[@betterworld9580]

Pls react to Mamamoo killing voice dingo and the members solo Moonbyul - Eclipse Solar- Spit it out Wheein - Water color Hwasa - Twit ( she will also have a comeback on November 26th with her new album guilty pleasure)

[@ImogenSFlack]

I’d go for Butterfly full song lyrics next which might fill in some blanks for this one and then Run after that ☺️

[@andrewlindemann21]

Hey Knox hill how about Santa Claus vs mosses erb

[@sunshinesam6399]

I would do the lyrics to butterfly first, for a more in depth analysis. But technically Run should be next

[@debsuk8249]

Butterfly and Run please! They're both fabulous ❤

[@dingdong9884]

ARMY let’s share this to others on socials, Weverse etc. Hardly any reactors do the BU and if they do, they definitely don’t do it like Knox. He could help a lot of baby ARMY and he deserves our support 🙌💜

[@th8747]

i agree! i wish more armys knew about knox’s reactions, he’s my favourite reactor at the moment & i know the views on these videos are pretty low compared to what they could be since our fanbase is so big. i hope more armys can discover him soon

[@timothywest1183]

I always point Army to him. Also like the jazz teacher with his writer wife; they reviewed the video by Italian Army on Spring Day and the ferry tragedy in South Korea; while the jazz teacher is better at the music and Knox at the meanings hidden in the videos, that one was intense and sobering.

[@nguyenlinh-ht5ht]

Yess trueee, omg he's so great, deserve much more attention from more ARMY !!!

[@imajinallthepurple]

Blondie5240 is doing the BU as well but I haven't seen anyone catch on as fast as Knox (even though he doesn't know how on point he is yet). 💜

[@UsagiKasanagi]

I wholeheartedly agree! Every BTS video he watches he seems to be intuitive about and he is extremely intuitive with the BU storyline even without watching all of it in order. It is astounding and I think Knox Hill is one of my absolute favorite reactors to the BTS MVs so far! 🥰🥰🥰💜💜💜

[@yourlovelyduck_1306]

Oh no you should definitely watch a version with subtitles it's pretty imptortant. The lyrics to butterfly also matter. 15:26 that picture is a landscape. Jin asked i think: "should we go there?" And in the next scene you see them driving to the beach in that picture. 2:43 V said "Hyung (a word used by korean males to address another male older than them who they are close to) i need to see my friends, Hyung." 7:42 "what are u doing?" 7:59 "Oh, it's Jin Hyung." 8:15 (we can smile as long as we are together) 13:40 (we have to survive) ok done and check out the version with subs oh and the ending scene got deleted idk why but in the version with subs it's still there

[@aerun]

I think he watched the version that doesn't have that thing at the end

[@ashleyder9164]

The landscape in the picture is actually the same one shown at the end of the I Need U MV

[@yourlovelyduck_1306]

@@aerun thx for letting me know i didn't know there was a version without the very end

[@yourlovelyduck_1306]

@@ashleyder9164 oh yeah true! never noticed that

[@pambarab5506]

Big Hit removed the ending scene a couple of years ago. I think the one with eng subs does have it.

[@douhaililou2719]

This guy needs some appreciation y'all. Now this is what we call a reaction

[@eri6130]

there’s a subbed version of this (including a “spoiler” that they eventually removed in the official video) so u might wanna check that out off camera. for future short films do seek out for the english subs there are always dialogues/writings/quotes floating around in the clips and they’re very important! btw there are 4 BTS songs playing in this video- Butterfly (prologue mix), Ma City, Love Is Not Over and House Of Cards (playing in the credits) if you ever wanna check them out. love ur attention to details i’m already looking forward to the next one!

[@mashab.6472]

I remember when the change happened, all of us were losing our shit over it, we were almost scared because we had no idea what was happening why some videos were changing and some begun to glitch, it was surreal being there and experiencing it firsthand. It was a genius portraying of someone messing up the timeline we live in with changing the past

[@sailormiu]

what was the spoiler that was removed? I have never seen it mentioned.

[@dai08rituja20]

26:18 DID HE JUST PREDICT THE NEXT MV TITLE?? "it feels like its RUNNING almost"...next mv of bu is RUN itself

[@nfyers7485]

Dude I've been watching you, but have never said anything, but after seeing you react to this I just have to let you know.... YOU'RE A FREAKING GENIUS!!!🤯 Like dude fr you're f*cking five heading this thing, you're gift of understanding is insane!!!😭

[@callmesamsam]

I haven't dived into the BU myself. Going though this journey with you is such a ride. Your brain is the best Knox. I've been (im)patiently waiting for this all week! Keep up the good work!

[@krypton4749]

The song in the background was BTS “butterfly”. It's one of the most beautiful song they've ever made.

[@cuteizombi6946]

I had no idea BTS could get serious you haven't even gotten to the song yet and I'm already crying

[@alessiazuppardi8849]

imagine their lyrics

[@JackInTheBox0294]

Yes, they can,of course,they arent teenagers😊

[@kashalia]

Fun fact: the abandoned swimming pool scenes was at a local public university in Seoul. They recently stopped the demolishment of the site in favour of preserving it because of BTS :)

[@ImogenSFlack]

Run is officially next and it is an mv and the official has subs haha! But I agree with another comment I saw that you should react to the Butterfly song lyrics next and then Run? What do you think army??

[@sunshinesam6399]

Agree!

[@j.r.cilliangreen4083]

If y’all could give baby Army’s (like myself) an outline of where to go and what order…would love it…(Reading Save Me as we speak)

[@sunshinesam6399]

@@j.r.cilliangreen4083 - I Need U - I Need U (Japanese version) - On Stage: Prologue Butterfly - Run - Run (Japanese version) - Epilogue: Young Forever Wings Short Films - 1: Begin (Jungkook) - 2: Lie (Jimin) - 3: Stigma (V) - 4: First Love (Suga) - 5: Reflection (RM) - 6: MAMA (Jhope) - 7: Awake (Jin) - Boy Meets Evil - Blood Sweat & Tears - Blood Sweat & Tears (Japanese version) - Love Yourself Highlight Reels - Euphoria - Fake Love Teaser - Fake Love extended Mv - Epiphany - Film Out Do make sure to read the WEBTOON and The Notes for a deeper context. Also for the short films, it’ll play snippets of songs for each video (those will be the member’s solo songs in the Wings album) ex. Jimin’s solo song is called Lie, Jk’s Begin, Suga’s First Love, etc.

[@j.r.cilliangreen4083]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Just finished the Webtoons comic and I could fit it into what I had already seen so that was good

[@sunshinesam6399]

@@j.r.cilliangreen4083 congrats on finishing! Enjoy your deep dive into the BU. When you finish everything, make sure to watch the “2020 update to the BU” video. It’ll clear up any confusion you still have. It’s long, but explains the storyline well

[@ImogenSFlack]

Just a few mins in and LOVING THIS! Yeah Knox, just for the future short film/clips just search the title and 'with subs' and there are versions as the subs will add so many clues and layers. So the writing appearing on the screen at the swimming pool scene says something along the lines of "we can smile when we're together". Thank you!!

[@elazybelleorr2472]

Aaand was not disappointed. I was hoping you'd get ta see the Polaroid at the end but seems it's no longer there? Hmm...dang you catch on so quick. You're the best reactor I've seen do the BU thus far definitely.

[@dingdong9884]

I still stand by that it was removed on purpose for timeline reasons 😂 hopefully Knox can watch it on the original subbed version!

[@elazybelleorr2472]

Fr I would not but it past em. They really go deep with it.

[@zues0337]

All the songs in this video is from BTS “most beautiful moments in life-part 2” album. It's critically said to be their best album till date.

[@kamakshakefta4775]

The pairings for BU are as such - 1. V and RM 2. SUGA and Jungkook 3. j-hope and Jimin Jin isn't paired with someone. He just looks at all the other 6 and tries his best in saving them (without really succeeding) 14:05 that song is Outro: Love is Not Over. The song has a hidden lyric right at that part. The part playing is the chorus in reverse which goes "Love is pain after pain" and in the chorus part the lyrics goes "Please Love Me''. This song was co-written and produced by Jungkook (and slow rabbit) and JK's birth flower is Tiger flower which also means "Please Love Me''. 12:35 If I'm not wrong Butterfly is about holding onto a friend who's suicidal, fearing that if they let go of that butterfly then it will leave them forever. In general SUGA wrote it in hope to express the fear of losing someone by using the simile - butterfly. It’s meant to represent the fact that everything and anyone can be lost at a moments notice if you don’t pay attention. But it mostly seems like the fear of losing someone who brings you so much happiness. BTS' songs are open for interpretation so it's up to the listener what they wanna make of it.

[@jeanettasheehy3018]

When your commercial for your upcoming album and concert can be a stand alone short film....Big Hit it absolutely the best at using storytelling for marketing their products.

[@tuppe99]

Knox, I got goosebumps when you interpreted the pairing between Suga an JK. I immediately watched the subbed video afterwards and tried to watch it through your eyes. Thank you so much for your reaction. Edit: Although I can only afford a small amount I just became your Patreon. Dear Army, please join and support.

[@timsonepiece309]

Yes Knox! You're asking the right questions. Why IS the picture blank?? You really are picking up on a lot. I think you would have picked up on so much more with the subs and the deleted end scene. Do watch that in your spare time! Also notice how Jin is looking at them through filming them. It's also going to get a lot more confusing so defo fill yourself in on the blanks. Has anyone sent him the notes too?? I might email some things if that's okay.

[@hibak8196]

Where do I find the notes?

[@lmaoashley]

Bestie you are always out here with BANGER analysis! Hope you see the actual subtitled version of this on your spare time. 💜

[@rgjel16]

Hey Knox, glad you noticed that the boys are shown in pairs. That is also significant. Yoongi is paired with Jungkook, Hobi with Jimin, and Namjoon with Taehyung. The young ones are paired with the older members.

[@hobiscrap1947]

You're right in the original vidéo theire is something more at the end. You see Jin alone in the car. He took the picture making by RM at the Station but on the picture you had only Suga Jin is not anymore. But big hit cut this part of the vidéo I don't really know why. You can see it in the vidéo with the english sub if you want. Sorry for my english i'm french hope you will anderstand what i'm saying.

[@leej676]

Amazing bro! You never disappoint! Some comments on what they're saying. The text at the beginning says 'we smile when we're together'. RM writes 'we must survive' on the mirror. Around the campfire, Jin is asking if they can go to the place on the polaroid which is the beach, but it is intentionally blurred out. The lyrics to Butterfly are also very meaningful. And there is a deleted scene at the end where Jin takes out the polaroid from the car drawer and instead of it showing him and Suga like it should, it just shows Suga. A lot of conspiracy around that. I think you should do the whole Butterfly song for your next vid 👏

[@medusax4883]

I am often so effing AMAZED by your understanding without anyone giving anything away.

[@texashorserescue3934]

Had to watch this again. You were so on point. Appreciate your ability to see the patterns & hidden meanings. Great job. You're the GOAT of dissection #KnoxHill

[@rayofhopeee]

Man I love your vids! I’ve been army since 2018 and I’ve looked at the BU but never this closely. I’m so excited to watch the rest of these and discover the symbolism with you! You have great insights and pick out things I never thought of. Thanks for doing this for us army!

[@Maryarena2020]

Definitely you need the subs to get more in-depth of the BU story. Check the deleted end scene for this short. Then react to or listen to the lyrics for Butterfly. Only then you can definitely move onto Run. Please DO NOT skip this steps if you really want to understand how the BU develops.

[@dingdong9884]

Oops yes the subtitled version would have helped a lot more and given a few more hints BUT you could watch on your own time before the next reaction! So also, this film has a secret ending too that was ‘mysteriously’ removed from the original version 👀 conspiracy! Everything is intentional 😉

[@valeb.4304]

the fact that they do the innoncent things also in the real life is such a beatiful thing. I've just watch a video where jin an v are fighting and joking for a ice cream in ptd behind the scene mv...and that made my day. they are so genuine.

[@nvsia0305]

If you want to learn more about the BU Universe, all those scenes being shown can be read in the Webtoon "SAVE ME" which is also a BTS Song. Butterfly is a significant song as it ties all that is happening in this universe and how the members' stories are all connected.

[@dayz4]

You are seriously my favorite and go to reactor for BTS. The way you dissect everything! Your mind amazes me! Thank you for making this into a series and I can’t wait to see what your theories are to the BU !

[@betterworld9580]

The song at the credits is „house of cards“ its one of my favorite songs😍

[@kokopop424]

I wish I could thank this repeatedly. Army!!!!Let's get this squared away for Knox. He's amazing at this!!!!

[@dingdong9884]

YES KING! So excited for this! I literally checked every day 😂💜

[@Lawdevo]

The beat at the end is for a song called House of cards

[@Mrs.Fezziwig]

I watched the short films of BTS being confused as to what was happening. I had no idea they were a group of musicians until my very K-Pop-loving niece was showing me every song on her playlist and I watched I Need You, suddenly realising where I'd seen them before.

[@ayari2300]

Your interpretation skills are insane! You should also react to the studio version of Butterfly so you can read the lyrics, it's such a beautiful song! Also, the song in the credits is House of Cards, you should check it out as well, the vocal line shines in this one

[@imajinallthepurple]

Man, you're pretty good at this. More than you know at this point. 😅

[@chelseawilliams7781]

There's definitely something special about Jin, you're spot on there.

[@elazybelleorr2472]

I'm so happy n excited you decided to do this 💜 I can't wait ta see what you get from this one you were really instinctive with the first one, u caught on ta things I hadn't noticed until later on it was super Impressive.

[@debsuk8249]

Love your reactions and breakdowns! Keep going with BTS please 😊

[@sarazebardast108]

loving this can't wait for the next one

[@dkds8544]

I told you not to go down in this Bangtan Universe Hole. Good luck, buddy! 😂😂😂

[@amiii5292]

Thanks for the great reaction 🙏 One of the songs played in the background is “Butterfly“ by BTS. All the songs in the background are sung by BTS and were listed in the credits at the end of the video. Unfortunately, there were no subtitles. I‘m sure fellow ARMY will translate it for you. I think your interpretation was good, even if there were no subtitles.

[@wheelycody275]

I love when Knox gives Commentary on the production side of 🎶

[@_fer.qs_]

I been waiting all week for this 😭😭

[@trojanbutter7814]

I am LOVING that you are doing this journey! Honestly there’s so much BTS still to discover. Like Yoongi once said ‘you’ll like BTS music if you listen without prejudice’. Very grateful for you Knox 💜 can’t wait for the next one!

[@EM-rm2xh]

The song during the credits is 'House of Cards.' It's a song by the vocal line, and I think you'd really enjoy it. :)

[@bellis_p]

Yes it's different because it is a different time frame... That moment actually keep repeating with different changes, with is Jin the one whose tried to change that situation (bad action that member attempts to) , to pull out the member from their darkness by gathering all of the member to make sure no one left behind bcause he knows they will be happy TOGETHER

[@camielyea2086]

knox only watch 3 mv but he already solve 50% of the theory. u are so amazing man

[@cherrydemon1]

Watch butterfly then run you might understand some of the blank spots

[@someonewhofelldownthek-pop8514]

Oh man, there is a subtitled version of this and it doesn't get blocked. 😞 Still, that was an amazing reaction. Keep up the good work.

[@insectbah]

Either I haven't heard anyone talk about the beach as a boundary between land and sea parallel to the boundary between childhood and adulthood, or not frequently enough that I forgot. Wow!!

[@bangwoolyoongi]

The one Namjoon wrote something in the mirror, it means "We must survive".

[@bellis_p]

The pictures that Jim holds was a picture of them in that beach in the past & ask them to go there again.

[@omenmyra3375]

Omg he's going into the rabbit hole. His theories are always on point. I remember when i first started watching these i was totally lost

[@alisatrenaolano379]

KIM TAEHYUNG flexing his acting muscles! I sooo hope he gets back to acting again maybe when other members enlist and they do their solo stuff. Sooo much better if he acts with members of Wooga.

[@candicesmith-mackenzie6303]

Love, love, love your reactions to the BU. So cool and you are so intuitive. Clair de Lune was in Oceans 11 or 12 also Twilight(which I assumed you haven't seen 🤣). The strings at the end is their song House of Cards. Sooooo good. I can't wait for more of the BU from you. You have such depth of thought.😘💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@dingdong9884]

Your comments on the production too. Sir. If you were anymore knowledgable you’d be considered as some sort of extraterrestrial 😭

[@timothywest1183]

Piano is reminiscent of Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy. Played at the end of Ocean’s 11 where they gather in front of the Bellagio and watch the water show, then disperse.

[@luthfilanurina1334]

You have to hear all their discography Knox~ you won't regret that~ Hope you react to their album's b-side too And they really write a beautiful lyrics Thank you for your reaction 🤗💜

[@kyunghwamin4056]

What makes me surprised is not the meanings and metaphors but how he figured out and understood all those 🤯 Looking forward to watching the ‘Run’ reaction, dude

[@sooyuneniey]

i bet bts’s members will appreciate your reaction so muchh !!!

[@vartikasingh8452]

The song playing in the background is Butterfly. It is such a masterpiece, u should definitely check it out!!

[@Berryfern2005]

When I got to the part of you identifying the swimming pool, I genuinely had to pause the video 'cause I kept laughing at your facial expressions and hand gestures. And the way you said it so matter-of-factly was the cherry on top 😂🤣

[@hannahanuta]

Uhh keep that in mind what you said about the buttefly effect! And damn, you even mentioned things that I hadn't noticed yet and we've been trying to solve this shit for years :D Also, you should remember that in I need you, it was also Jungkook who pulled Suga out of the fire. And some people already mentioned it but there's a subbed version, maybe you should rewatch the scenes where they were talking AND the very last scene because you were correct, actually there is a scene at the end of the video :)) Maybe you can do that at the beginning of the next video, it's not much.

[@lizzysmom8899]

Jungkook didn't save Yoongi in I Need You. It's in the Highlight Reels, I think. Or Euphoria. Somewhere in the Love Yourself era. Not trying to be a know it all, just don't want to confuse Knox

[@hannahanuta]

@@lizzysmom8899 oh noo, you’re right, it’s euphoria!! Damn, I didn’t mean to make a spoiler 🥴😂 After all the years it’s still confusing lol

[@JackInTheBox0294]

Main character is Jin,he is time traveler with JK(Jungkook)

[@ashleyder9164]

You missed some important things because of the version you watched. If you can find and watch one with English captions on your own time, that would be a good idea. There is also a fairly important after credit scene that was missing from this one.

[@MrPark-nq8jw]

Just wanted to let you know that their company finally will be releasing the movie titled “begins ≠ youth” that is based on BU. They havent announced the release date yet but the teaser is already up! Just wanted to hear your feedback regarding the teaser :) thank you for your great bts music reactions!

[@kittypark4574]

Knox is really one of the best KZbinrs out there!!!! Anyway I believe there was an extra scene at the end of the credits before? In the past?

[@nillekilhof]

I truly love you BTS reactions! Thank you for your very smart thoughts and for doing this every week🙏

[@katydid2346]

as a side note, that scene on the beach where they're all posing next to the truck, with Jin off to the side, is the same scene from the polaroid that jimin was burning in the bathtub in Run (but Jin is missing in that version)

[@classical7]

You sir are very keen on noticing so much details in the video. Your observations are very spot on. Can't wait to see more from you on this BU journey...another layer to BTS. 🤗💜

[@arianapc5438]

Amazing reaction as always. At the beginning that piano piece is Clair de lune. Later it is their composition. I would recommend for you to check a video that shows the last scene at the end of Jin looking at a picture. It is pretty significant!

[@shenhavmantzur4093]

I'm so so so happy you're watching the BU.

[@sunshinesam6399]

Next is Run! There’s a mv

[@lilyava2327]

YES! IM SO EXCITED!!💜💜💜

[@Tale_MinDeulLe.012]

Love your BTS break downs, and especially getting into the BTS universe.. can't wait for the next one.. and there should always be a sub version, you just have to search for it if the video doesn't come with it. 💜

[@moonlightfreaky]

Wow you are making great connections!! And you're absolut right about pairs! I don't know where the end scene is? When I was watched it last year there was a scene at the end where Jin is sitting in the car at the sea alone and craps the polaroid picture of him and suga RM took before, but it doesn't show himself anymore in this picture... Looking forward the next reaction of run 😍

[@leej676]

That scene is only on the original release of this film but then Bighit re-released it a little while later, and erased the scene with Jin. A lot of people think it was intentional to tie in with the whole 'timelines' theory, but who knows 😂 It's still out there in some versions though 🤷‍♂️

[@kavtoM]

tae falling down in swimming pool being a forshadowing 🤯 i never caught that

[@alisatrenaolano379]

OMG! I can't wait for his reaction to Spring Day coz the symbolism there is just crazy and there is this explanation video by Italian ARMY which ia amazing maybe watch it before the mv for background about the Sewol ferry incident.

[@begui2613]

The piano melody in the beginning is 'Claire de lune' by Debussy

[@trojanbutter7814]

There is an extra scene, your instincts are right. You might want to go watch the subbed version aswell. Great breakdown!!

[@valenzhorn]

At the start V says "Hyung (older brother/male) I miss you/ I want to see you." In the mirror RM writes "We have to survive." Around the campfire Jin says "Want to go here?" My korean is kinda iffy so I can only translate it roughly 😅

[@mafrin3931]

Last music that played was their song HOUSE OF CARD. you gotta try this and you won't regret 🌝

[@catherineo3565]

Song is Claire de lune at the beginning

[@OT7hisham]

I see Knox Hill reacting to the BU my first audible reaction was, Oh no. Hahahahahaha

[@Roro-tg6do]

I think the piano in the beginning is for Tokio Myers in Got Talent 2018

[@Jennifer-lr5xp]

there was actually a scene in the end but they deleted it one day and it's kind of like a Mandela effect thing amongst fans because when we noticed it was gone some people didn't even remember watching the scene in the first place haha

[@daytoday6905]

1st song was Clair de Lune by Debussy and it´s the prologue which I think means "before" time of the prev vid :3

[@sonut7675]

All the music u are hearing in this clip is part of album, both hyyh pt2 and pt2.. Do check songs out

[@JackInTheBox0294]

+++

[@betterworld9580]

Yaaaay BU

[@rrrrrrapmonstaaaa7732]

The last music which you liked at the end of the video was house of cards plzzzzzz react to it you will love it

[@seec4856]

Great reaction and analysis. I can't wait to dive into the BU with you. You're really amazing. I'm your new subscriber now.

[@zuziaxd3476]

That is a very good question Knox.

[@hopeyoonies]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 you doing the BU makes me really happy thank you again. this is awesome. oh put it on a playlist btw

[@ericweinman9447]

There was a short visual outro at the end of the credits which is meaningful to the storyline. Not sure why this presentation of Prologue had no subs nor the outro. The music during the credits was House of Cards. It along with Butterfly which was used intermittently during Prologue are storyline tracks with clue providing lyrics which reflect the thoughts and emotions of the protagonist House of Cards They are worthy listens with closed captions, particularly the live of House of Cards, before moving to Run. The intro here which you recognized was Debussy's Claire de Lune. It will reprise a few videos later so mentally pin the context here. That said your insights into the storyline so early in are remarkable so I look forward to your future ruminations.

[@에리아미-d6c]

the webtoon "save me" explains most of this storyline.. tbh it was very hard for me to understand what exactly is going on but i got more informations from the webtoon hhh

[@jelalejanaabubakar7860]

Yes, there's a lot of foreshadowing- I'm surprised you caught that with just seeing the lollipop and them playing around with a phone. Good catch! I'm so on-board with you in this journey.

[@marlabrannan8180]

Jacket and hoodie - fire