Pre-Debut Babies! The Rise of Bangtan - Chapter 1: We Are Bulletproof Reaction & Commentary

'The Rise of Bangtan - Chapter 1: We Are Bulletproof' - how everything began! I hadn't seen any of the footage used in this before and enjoyed seeing all the footage of them pre-debut. I think 'TheRiseofBangtanOfficial' did a tremendous job with this and am looking forward to seeing how Chapter 2 continues. I hope you enjoy my commentary/thoughts on this documentary.
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[@rahm_oo3]

i always remember when they dropped the trailer video most of the comment "who is V??, V??,who might be V??" V is a hidden member ,our secret weapon...

[@quackquack2436]

you awoke a memory I didn't know I had lol

[@rahm_oo3]

@@quackquack2436 and that time they had hundreds only subscribers and twt followers , most of them are youtuber who reacted to kpop world ..

[@sahousaho9255]

V was not revealed yet. He was a surprised member. He was hidden until the debut day. but we know all because they are afraid that others companies would try to take him.This would be explained in Chapter 2.

[@nevermindminyoongi5271]

Yes he is. Can wait chapter 2 😂

[@bembolbug]

I think the reason that he was hidden was more of a surprise marketing strategy to drum up more buzz after debut. I refuse to think that they had so little thrust in tae that they think he could still be swayed to abandon the group. And at this point they would definitely have contracts already under bighit since the group has already been formed.

[@_Petrichor_]

@@bembolbug actaully i think it was just for anticipation among the fans

[@bembolbug]

@@_Petrichor_ yeah i think that could also be it rather than the fear of being pirated by the other companies

[@porpora570]

The context here is that big hit didn’t have the influence to promote their artists like the other companies, so bts had to work twice as hard to stand out from other groups (It will be explained in the next chapter). They started the logs, bantang bombs and dance practices videos on youtube to document their journey and to promote themselves. They wouldn’t be the bts they are now if they followed what the other groups were doing at that time. They gained international fans mainly thanks to their choreographies since they were so difficult. About reacting to their discography in order, I think it’s very important because you will literally watch them grow, as artists and as people, since the majority of the lyrics come straight from them. Maybe you could do a listening party for every album? Of course, at your own pace. There is so much content and we understand that it can be overwhelming. So take your time. We will keep watching, no matter what you choose to do. 🥰💜

[@jklolovey]

13:13 a lot of ARMY visit aunties restaurant now.. it became a tourist destination for armys to go there. And they said the food was really really good that's why alot came back to eat there. They also celebrate bts birthdays there, i want to go there someday 🥰

[@nethu6577]

*BTS are very autonomous. Kpop bands are often looked down as puppets of the managerial companies but bts have that artistic freedom and thats why they talk about issues they want to talk about. This docu series is super informative, please see and listen carefully*

[@nethu6577]

*Whenever they talk about ages it is korean age. jin WAS INTERNATIONALLY 20 WHEN THEY DEBUTED*

[@reneezemlock7880]

And JK was 15 @_@

[@nethu6577]

@@reneezemlock7880 fetus

[@marinal.]

exactly

[@mihyeseo6688]

Hi, I am a Korean. As I have already seen and experienced Korean pop cultures for a long time, maybe I could say something for you. In the beginning of the documentary, it's introduced Seo Taeji who made a huge sensation and change a lot in Korean pop industry. That time I was a high school student. I loved him so much. haha Since then, the Korean music industry has developed tremendously and many good singers and music have poured out. Some say that my generation who experienced that time enjoyed the most cultural benefits. But from some point on, young singers started coming out like factory-products, some of them were successful, but their career didn't last long. I also got tired of listening the young singers and stopped listening to them any more. But, BTS is different for me. haha...actually I was introduced the BTS from my American friend here in the US. She said they are different and the lyrics are so good. So, I started to listen and watch their music video and now I really enjoy not only their music but also their way to see the life, thinking, art...even their each unique and cute characters. cf. the guy on the documentary said that within 5 years, k-pop idol star will become a worldstar( don't remember exact wording). He was also a popular member of idol singing group named by Super Junior.

[@marinal.]

ty for sharing .So interesting to hear your side. I found BTS in 2019 and I live in NY USA

[@kashalia]

Fun fact: Seo Taiji and Boys has a collaboration with BTS, which gave birth to a single called Come Back Home, which is probably the only single BTS has released (with no album attached to it). It's a great song, and it shows how much BTS has evolved to be recognised by the original boy band ever in South Korea.

[@userhhhecv]

come back home is an original song by seo taiji and boys, what bts released is a remake of that song but seo taiji is the one who specifically picked bts to remake it

[@kashalia]

@@userhhhecv Meant to say that, but realised it didn't quite come off that way 😅 yes, it was an original seo taiji song. It's still a great one, and pretty iconic!

[@athelas5305]

Come Back Home is one of my favorite songs and it is so meaningful. It reunited families. 💜

[@marinal.]

cool ty

[@bhumikagopal8940]

V was a secret member until debut, i mean i cant complain that talent outlet be handled before debut! they did group vlogs without him till debut

[@xyzxyz5065]

The way jimin was always s thoughtful about the boys has me soft. Also fetus bts era hits different.

[@rezgirl717]

They are all such handsome, talented, hardworking guys. The early days were such a struggle. But it shapes the BTS that we know today. I always love me some backstory!😍 Off to work, have a good day and as always, thanks for this. I appreciate the time and thoughtfulness you put into these.💜💜💜

[@YouandMe14]

Have a good day at work! 💜

[@jklolovey]

8:49 that's a member of Super Junior. A legend really a legend 2nd generation kpop group. The 1st generation was the seotajiboys in the beginning. I knew KPop really since 2009. And i knew really someday there would be a group that would dominate globally. 2008-2009 was the time kpop really blow up in asia since then it never stop to be known globally. There's a hundreds of groups and there's a lot of groups that are sooo sooo much popular too. I ALWAYS say this that BTS was the very first group that i truly like and LOVE ALL the members. I like their attitude and mindset the most. They are not arrogant and their innocence were real, and most of all bts are the first group I bother to read all the lyrics, lyrics is soo important to me than the melody. Anw this is getting long idk what im i saying anymore 🤭 im gonna continue watching

[@slonecznego6973]

I'm so so happy that you've started reactions to this series. I think it's the best way to get to know them better from the very beginning. You should also check out deleted scenes and bonus content for more info, those are also amazing

[@natalija5583]

I am soo happy that you decided to react to this series! I also hope that you can react to bonus content and deleted scenes, they are just as good.

[@mcmowgli07]

Looking forward to watching this reaction Love and support 💜💜

[@thegeekoutgirl]

30:30 Predebut. They're preparing for their debut. The lineup was pretty much established by then before predebut. Except Tae was kept as a hidden/surprise member. He was revealed when they debuted.

[@nighthawk326]

You probably should finish up the storyline before going back to their debut album. Their Japanese comeback on April 2nd is probably going to be part of the storyline, so you don't want to miss that comeback.

[@YouandMe14]

It is?! I'll never finish the storyline until then... 😅 Oh well, I guess I'll just watch and listen to the new track for what it is without storyline connotation/analysis and go back to watching it with fresh eyes after finishing the storyline arch.

[@nighthawk326]

@@YouandMe14 At least react to the 13-minute Highlight Reel. That is the climax of the story (at least for this chapter anyway). And if you want to know the answer to the story, it's in the Euphoria mv.

[@dolymarwormsbecker7192]

Hello! I love your reactions to our boys' videos ... you have a lot of sensitivity. I think it's cool that you're thinking about watching the videos in chronological order, because they have so many amazing songs and choreaographies from the beginning of their career. Kisses from Brazil!!!!

[@elisandrasandes491]

8:51 that's Choi Siwon, a member of Super Junior. My very first kpop group and a fave. They are huge and considered legends in Korea today. When I first watched this, it make me really happy that BTS is his prediction come to live.

[@didinau]

The guy who predicted BTS's success is Siwon Choi - A member of Super Junior (debut 2005), it was one of the most popular kpop groups a few years ago (they still have big fanbase, they are very big in South America, if I am not mistake). Anyway, Super Junior was actually my ultimate favourite group until BTS 😌

[@athelas5305]

I think Namjoon has always been thoughtful and impressive, but when I think that person was going to be speaking at the UN General Assembly in 5 years...

[@rebeccabuxton1324]

I can thoroughly recommend Hwarang K-drama that V is in (and Minho from ShinEe). I thought it was a good place to start as I was interested in the culture. It is so good.

[@Rue_A]

I was literally writing a comment to suggest you start their discography right from the beginning and work your way until now to really see how they developed as artists! and then you mentioned this at the end!! SO YES! I completely approve !! also their discography tells a story in order .. a story of young adults growing up and go through life so it's really good to start from the beginning *(I also suggest you listen to the whole albums in order not just their title tracks)* Love your videos 💜

[@mochimama1645]

Yesss...finally! 😊 Thank you for starting this series! 💜 I've wanted to watch this for so long but I was waiting to watch it with you.😅 I just know it would be better with your comments and insights. 😉 Have a great day! Keep safe always! 💜

[@jklolovey]

Im inlove with this series. This gonna help alot of armys and non-armys to get to know Who, when, what, why is BTS the way they are now. I really appreciate the one who made this. This tackled alot of things I didn't see in other documentaries. Ughhh i really love this. Especially the American Hustle Life part, alot of armys doesn't like that show or off about it bcz some say its cringey and others don't bother to watch it anymore, and for me it was their best show sooo thank you so much for this series that made other army see not the cringey-nest of the show but the lessons and learning about it. Waaaah im excited to watch this again with you and hear you thoughts Hannah ❤️❤️

[@_Petrichor_]

i really like AHL , it was so inspiring for me, athough 1 and 2nd ep were little cringey but that was a part what made them here.

[@mariettearos13]

After a hell of a day I finally got to see today's video. Even though it's 1am, it was necessary. Hannah, no matter how long you've been an ARMY, being proud of them starts from the moment you start smiling at the screen, and I think that was in video 1. This is a very well done documentary, and I think your level of admiration will increase by 1000% (Word of a statistic professional) . About watching the videos chronologically ... I think that more than watching them in order, the important thing is that you don't forget to watch the first ones eventually, they are a gem. Ps: Since I never let see the love for any of my bias ... I will take the liberty of thanking the universe for how good Jin looked in that photo session. Ps2: WARNING!!!!......Kim Taehyung

[@zareenaz96]

Really looking forward for your next reaction of this documentary 🥺💜

[@Xelmina]

You should watch deleted scenes and bonus content too. Love you 💜

[@marinal.]

Hi, I am back. Nice reaction. So glad u liked this. The 1st log to me looked like a YT live. Not sure if it was vlive. Hmm. Not sure why you were confused. The video was pretty clear to me. They started the logs as trainees. And they have not debuted yet. As u keep watching we see them finally debut. I think starting from the beginning is a good idea. Another reactor Caitlin that I watch, she so funny, is doing the same. You can see their growth its fascinating. Aww, that is nice. Some of this was new to me so I really liked that and some I already knew but I have been Army for a year. Looking forward to see more of your reactions. stay safe.-baby ARMY NY USA 💜

[@mikaylawilliamson5800]

If you want to know a bit more about the regions in Korea, I found that BTS' song Paldogangsan was really interesting. Reading just the lyrics might not help you understand (I sure didn't get all of the references) so a good video to watch is the DKDKTV explanation of the song. Very interesting and gives you a peek into the regions of South Korea

[@barbaramesquig]

I'm just here to say I love your videos 💜 I want to see more!

[@dariajustdaria2292]

Btw, Seo Taiji recognizes BTS as his successors and symbolically passed on the banner of the leaders of industry:) BTS and Seo Taiji have performed together as well. As for kpop industry, bts alone account for ~ 50% of all sales and streams, so I'd say they've long outgrown that platform 😄 personally, I tried to find some kpop artists that would resonate with me, but couldn't, bts set the bar too high with their artistry and their sincerity. However, through BTS i discovered a lot of great Korean music artists from hiphop, folk and indie genres. The auntie who feeds tiny bangtan in the beginning still celebrates all their birthdays and some of the Bighit staff still visit her for lunch, the food is great, according to many armys:) The choreographer Son Sungdeuk is still at bighit, been there from the start!

[@noorjaha98]

This Documentary Series is Amazing and on the point👍 This will help you Learn about BTS history very well.

[@taewithsomesugajoonkookies3142]

*ALSO NOT JUST THIS!!! YOU DEFINITELY SHOULD WATCH EACH CHAPTERS “DELETED SCENES” and “BONUS CLIPS”. Author did this two videos too. Please react to: CHAPTER 1’s Deleted Scenes and Bonus Clips with Chapter 2. When you are gonna do Chapter 2. This is really needed! Thank you for your reactions💜💜💜*

[@alifc1082]

These videos are before debut, but yes.. Decided they would debut in this team., but they didn't know yet about V, notas in these video journals is no V

[@bembolbug]

Contrary to a popular army opinion, I think the reason that taehyung was hidden was more of a surprise marketing strategy to drum up more buzz after debut. I refuse to think that they had so little thrust in tae that they think he could still be porated by other companies to abandon the group. And at this point they would definitely have contracts already under bighit since the group has already been formed.

[@silvershadows21]

you should check out paldogangsan/satoori rap! there's an Explained By a Korean video for it too, and it's all about regional and linguistic differences within korea (also i believe it was first written by the rap line back in their trainee days)

[@Manuela1999]

you could react to their debut MV : NO MORE DREAM, and their second MV: We are bulletproof pt 2

[@miss.nOble.09]

You wud find the biggest change in Jin. He was very silent but he has become a more confident and positive person for the other members. Although it was a way for him to make the other members feel relaxed during American interviews, now trying to be that way has actually made him a lot more confident in himself than before. It's something I look up to very much.

[@fatimam.elamin8575]

This is such an informative introductory series .. even after watching loads of BTS content and docuseries .. I still find this one of the best produced and detailed series .. V was a hidden member .. I do not think they said anything about why, but I believe it is just a marketing technique or something ..

[@glossy-jimin]

The guy making the prediction was Siwon from Super Junior (a group that debuted in 2005).

[@dariajustdaria2292]

This is off topic, but YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL I caaaant 😍 I'm having a little crush 😅 sorry if im overstepping, but *awed whisper* OMG 😳

[@YouandMe14]

You're sweet! Don't worry, you're not overstepping, it's lovely 💜

[@rika.chan.]

Fetus BTS was so cute 😆

[@sillyshawty]

fyi there are deleted scenes and bonus clips each episodes.

[@MK-wq6fw]

I think the ages they have here are their Korean age which is 1 year older than regular age (Koreans are 1 yr old when they are born). So JK is only 15 when he started.

[@brooklyn_756]

You look so beautiful 💜💜💜💜💜

[@benyahialamraoui9157]

you should react to no more dream & we are bulletproof pt2 & N.O ...

[@kentokim]

The trainee process also happens in Japan with J-pop groups. But there are many differences between both systems. It's very rare to see J-pop artists train more than a couple months but with kpop artists I have seen some train for 11 year's before debut.

[@YouandMe14]

11... YEARS?! 😳

[@fy3845]

@@YouandMe14 Yes, BigBang's G-Dragon trained for 5 years with SM Entertainment and 6 years at YG before debuting with BigBang. He is the richest, best known KPop Idol rapper/singer/songwriter in the industry.

[@annrose125]

You should check out “who” by lauv it features jungkook and Jimin! I feel like you would really like it😁

[@jesharamos392]

this series is hella long.. I wish you watched xceleste BTS related videos first because it's informative and short.. but I agree that this series is very detailed and thorough..

[@mohannagare9619]

Hey you❤

[@bsak.8625]

I wonder how you'd react If someday you meet them in person

[@sunpgbn654]

Hana chan, ogenki desuka? Romaji de kaiteimasuga, nihongo no keyboard ga mada install simasendeshita. Gomen ne. Las night BTS appeared in KBS special show "Let's Go" and last week they also be a VIP guess forquiz on the block in TvN. You can watch aor make video reaction after watch ssome chapters of The RISE of BANGTAN. You can see how the changes look , but also they are still thoseboys who stay their feet in the ground. I enjoy watching your videos reaction, especially OTSUKARE since both you and me speaking Japanese and ( aldo Deutsch! ...😁😊) . Have a good Tuesday!

[@bembolbug]

let’s show some love to our content creator of the rise of bangtan docuseries by watching her interview in “reed reacts” channel. I’m think beinga content creator yourself, you’d be interested in her story on what’s inspired her to make this series:

[@YouandMe14]

She seems like such a lovely person!

[@bembolbug]

@@YouandMe14 yeah and it blows my mind that she’s the only creative in the team who does everything (the rest of the 4 man team are just for logistics and “marketing“) and it’s been 3 years in the making before she released the Very first chapter

[@jklolovey]

Reed reacts interview the creator of this series, Aneesa. I really like that they interviewed her, and got to know her & her reasons why she made this. Hope u watch it offcam. Its on reed reacts channel Edit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5eao5RunJV_rq8 this the link ,❤️

[@semi0038]

기다려

[@jonghyxn5]

Can you please watch shinee? They're an amazing group

[@benyahialamraoui9157]

bts struggled more then any kpop group because they had small company

[@pennyyoung3997]

You can't compare BP dorm to BTS dorm.. BP dorm is more like a private boarding school vs where 7 boys lived in one room.

[@YouandMe14]

You're right! More like a hostel kind of situation almost then.

[@harshshirodkar7601]

First

[@taewithsomesugajoonkookies3142]

In chronological.. this is very good. But.. I think it would be better in not a chronological, random order. Haha. Cause it’s more interesting.

[@carolinesch.]

Are you planing on reacting to the deleted scenes and bonus Content too? These are also so good and funny

[@nevermindminyoongi5271]

I hope you react to it 😊

[@anaastorga6205]

I also hope you react to the deleted scenes and bonus content! There is a lot more content there that got edited out of the final episodes that's equally compelling, fun, chaotic and interesting 💜

[@marinal.]

oh good point

[@Anabel795]

Big Hit kept V hidden until BTS's debut. BH kept it hidden for fear that other companies would want to take V away for his unique baritone voice and visual, after the debut of bts, BH presented him as the group's secret weapon, but all of that was very difficult for V.+

[@bluemoonmichael6127]

Hannah I think it's important to know that the creator wanted to first explain the basics of the kpop industry in the first episode...BigHit were *always* kind and treated the boys as humans (as the video explains) and let them create their own music and express their true feelings in their work *(as an artist should do)* 💜. I wanted to say this bc ik some people got upset about the comparison between BTS and the kpop industry but it's important to know their story of how this *"kpop group"* became the greatest musicians we all know and love today💜.

[@jklolovey]

Agreed!! 🤗🤗 I think its important that they explain and reveal the whole kpop Industry and don't hide the reality to people who are just new to BTS

[@YouandMe14]

Totally, that's how I understood it as well. The overview over the Kpop industry was important to give in order to late then highlight how BTS differs/outgrew the machinery of Kpop (at least that's what the creator said in her interview and that's how I understood it too, since in the documentary it already clearly says that Big Hit had different values they wanted from their artists)

[@jklolovey]

Jackson Wang from GOT7 (a good friend of RM and Bts) I watch his interview in zach zang show, zach sai d that What's his opinion about the called "manufactured kpop" he said he didn't get it cz alot of them produce music too alot of them put their effort in their crafts. Its true that some don't write and produce their own songs but alot of them create their own song too. Just like any other music industry. But the training part is what differs kpop to others.

[@bluemoonmichael6127]

@@JazzyCakes613 lmao now i feel exposed 💀 but thnx! 💜 borahae sweetheart.

[@lauren0047]

I strongly recommend watching the Deleted scenes and Bonus content for every chapter before moving onto the next! They're always clips from the same time period as the episode and are just as good as the episodes! That way you can see it all chronologically

[@lkaadmurah]

Same I don’t watch any other kpop artist I’ve checked them out but BTS has a different touch for some reason but I do listen to some of their songs I also feel like BTS agency allows them to have much more freedom than most artists

[@reneezemlock7880]

I get that same feeling from Mamamoo. They're edgier and seem a little less "controlled" than a lot of other girl groups. :)

[@lkaadmurah]

@@reneezemlock7880 yesss I love mamamoo too there so real and legit I do like some other Kpop groups but bts has a special place in my heart

[@Knightdomain]

Ok so no one gonna talk about how good she look today. Her makeup, hair everything is on point 🥰💜

[@_Petrichor_]

i think she always look beautiful in her every video

[@hazuki689]

she is so pretty

[@marinal.]

She looks pretty always

[@lalapozada7834]

She looks very pretty. She sometimes reminds me of Isla fisher

[@missJJ_onYT]

Hey you! There are deleted scenes for every chapter that I think you should watch too. Anyway, those logs were all pre-debut. Jimin had the shortest training time (1 year) compared to other members and he wasn't sure if he's gonna debut. Then the company had a meeting with the members to discuss if they should keep Jimin or not and Taehyung was the one who convinced them to keep Jimin because Jimin and Tae are really close and are best friends (also because they're the same age so they go to school together, etc). Taehyung wasn't revealed until they debut so he was like a secret member/weapon of some sort. I'd say YES to listening to their music and MV on chronological order so you can see how their music and style evolved. If you're going to watch No More Dream MV (their debut song), you should definitely also watch their live performance of the song in 2016 at Epilogue Japan Edition. And let me tell you.........you're not ready for it. Or maybe bring an oxygen tank? LMAO. Jimin and especially HOBI. That's the spoiler 🤭 Cause GIRRRRLLLLL...................Hobi wasn't messing around, he's determined to kill ARMY during that performance 😭😭🤣🤣🤣

[@lemontea417]

Henna: ..Cuz it's a series, it should be more thorough and detailed The Rise of Bangtan: *finally reaching I Need U (2015) in chapter 8*

[@sunpgbn654]

Correct. I just watched the hapter 8 and deleted scene 3 days ago. We must support and appreciate the channel of ARMY who make these documentaries.

[@soboksobok9488]

@@sunpgbn654 IKR, Aneesa is focusing on so many details that it took her 8 episodes to cover just 2 years of their career. And these episodes just keep on getting better and better. I can't wait for episode 9. It's gonna be amazing!

[@marinal.]

yes exactly

[@kabazinga]

15:54 he said his korean age, international age is 1-2 years younger depending on the time of year, jin was 20 in this video

[@reneezemlock7880]

It breaks my heart knowing that V was already part of the team, but nobody was allowed to talk about him in the video diaries since he was a surprise member. :(

[@kabazinga]

2:37 it's logs, they used to do these a lot pre-debut and early years, you can still find them all on youtube, and eng subbed versions too on bangtansubs channel

[@kabazinga]

30:41 they are confirmed for debut but everything in this episode is pre-debut

[@dreamgloww6650]

V trained with them, even before Jimin but was a hidden member. when they did their diary logs, he was there but was just out of the camera shot. please check out their debut song or any song from their debut album. 💜 your mug btw!

[@shubhamgaglani6423]

Jk is so young..oh my god...his whole journey is so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ and when I see this journey my eyes fill with tears...😭😭😭 One and only multi talented and handsome creation made by the god...👌👌👍👍👼👼

[@kabazinga]

there are also deleted scenes for each episode and bonus content starting with the third episode

[@sc0ttishlass]

The trainee programme is the same as what Johnny Jimusho does with JPop groups like SMAP, Arashi, Kanjani8 etc. That guy is Si-Won of SuJu !!!! He is one of the main vocalists and visuals of Super Junior 2nd generation KPop group by SM Entertainment I think. In his family Jin was the baby, so he turned from the youngest to the oldest when he joined Big HIt. And we have no pre-debut vlogs of poor V as he was the secret member (Bang PD was afraid in the beginning that other agencies would lure him away and then almost forgot aobut him). When they did vlogs all together he was sitting on the floor by the trash can or under the desk.

[@lkaadmurah]

They debuted in June 12 2013 everything was before so the logs were from before and V wasn’t revealed so he didn’t do any that went on the internet

[@bembolbug]

I think the reason that he was hidden was more of a surprise marketing strategy to drum up more buzz after debut. I refuse to think that they had so little trust in tae that they think he could still be swayed to abandon the group. And at this point they would definitely have contracts already under bighit since the group has already been formed.

[@carriebowling2466]

SUGA jokes that J-hope wasn’t very hopeful at the start lol also, Jin had said he had low confidence at the start. I think he mentions the Fire comeback as a big turning point for him. And now we love that he is so confident

[@_Petrichor_]

yes he said fire really inspired him

[@hi___m]

When you say "Hey you" I feel so soft🥺💜

[@bgc689]

Yes should start with their first album and as bonus you can react to their predebut songs and believe me those predebut songs are gems and you can see they have their vision even before debut

[@flowerhobi]

22:07 I mentioned this is my comment on your reaction video to Hobi's habits, but Hoseok himself has admitted that he is a lot more calm than people think. As much as he loves his stage name 'J-Hope,' at times he feels pressure to live up to that name and visibly become "Hope." He is a natural performer and entertainer who wants to entertain and make us happy, but at the same time he is much more deep, mature and calm than people give him credit for. In all honesty, he is an incredibly multifaceted and layered person, and that's part of why he fascinates me so much. He's very organised, meticulous, driven and always focused on his work. Even in that particular clip you were watching you can see evidence of that, as despite how advanced his dancing already was at that point, he still wanted to work harder to refine his craft. His passionate work ethic and drive truly inspires me! Also, Hoseok's voice is naturally quite deep. Usually he's talking, his jeolla accent and dialect comes through (which is probably why some people don't realise this), but as you can see there, his voice is naturally deep 😊 As others have mentioned, I would also really recommend watching the behind the scene clips as they're just as good as the episode! 💜

[@YouandMe14]

YES to all of the above! I had already noticed that his more calm/serious side was shining through in certain moments like during dance practice or in conversation with the other members (there was one instance where he had a talk with RM on Bon Voyage in Season 2 in Hawai'i in that little Korean restaurant where I really noticed it) and like you, I love this duality. And yes, we are a fan of deep speaking voices! 😅😊

[@flowerhobi]

@@YouandMe14 Oh yes! That's one of my favourite moments from Bon Voyage Season 2. It was so lovely to see them spend bonding time together like that 🥰 Namjoon actually considers Hoseok to be the "true" leader of BTS and has even said so in interviews, however that conversation in BV Season 2 also demonstrates just how much Namjoon admires Hoseok and appreciates his presence in the group. You can see Hoseok's leadership very clearly during dance practices, but as Jimin mentioned in this particular Rise of Bangtan episode, Hoseok is like the "mother" of the group. If you take the time to really observe him in series such as Bon Voyage and In The Soop, you'll notice just how 'motherly' he really is. In Bon Voyage, he's always the person researching and organising what they need, giving instructions, suggesting to the group what they should do next, arranging the places they're going to meet up etc. During In The Soop, he was always the one who would wake the other members up, would take the initiative and start getting dinner ready/ask the group what they should have, and would run errands and help the members in any way he could. He really plays such a huge role internally within the group and does so much to unite the members and make sure they all feel comfortable and cared for. To reference Namjoon's exact words during that Bon Voyage conversation, he "picks up on and takes care of the things that he sometimes forgets to do despite being the leader." Honestly, I just love the mutual respect and admiration they have for one another, and how Hoseok feels comfortable going to Namjoon whenever he's having a slump. It helps that they're both the same age and don't have to worry so much about formalities.They have such a close friendship and it's so lovely 🥺

[@pennyyoung3997]

You have to read the date of their logs. These logs are like their own dairy. At this time, BTS is unknown to the world. They are waiting to debut. BTS's debut date was 6/13/2013.

[@Ankit-uv3yp]

The main reason of BTS success was the creative control and being real in front of everyone and the stories they want to tell. Wich is very important for the longevity of the career. Of course you can have big sets and killing dance moves but people will ultimately remember you for your music. And audience crave for relatable music which is not only catchy but also meaningful. I won't be surprised if in the coming years kpop era will be refer as pre BTS and Post ᗷTS 💜.

[@btshalmeoni]

Well that was good timing...I'd just sat down with a cuppa when I got the notification for your reaction😁🤗

[@_Petrichor_]

pls react to perfect man live performance i think you did not notice this that V was not their before debut video. he was kept as a secret member until debut

[@pennyyoung3997]

BTS performed in Seo TaiJi 25th Anniversary show.

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

Korea’s trainee process is unique solely to Korea. Many other countries emolument it in a way, but are not as...effective(??) as Korea’s. Japan kind of has one but they don’t TRAIN their trainees the way Korea does. (Japanese idols were documented on the 3rd season of produce 101 talking abt how strictly Korea trains their idols) Korea’s trainee process is ruthless and they don’t apologize for it bc they create some of the best musicians/artists/idols in the world. It’s rigorous (and has received its backlash for it) but it’s undoubtedly effective. 1000s of kids join trainee programs (WHICH IS NOT FREE AND YOU HAVE TO PAY THE COMPANY BACK). Still, training is only half of the battle, and many idols have spoken about this, because once you debut now you’re in another fight for your life to get recognized out of the 100s of groups that debut every year. It’s very difficult for idols to make money (especially in the first 3 years) if they do not become ridiculously popular.

[@hi___m]

Really informative video, very well done. Thanks for the reaction. As always I agree with what you say. And you should definitely listen to We Are Bulletproof pt.2!

[@MK-py3ib]

I love this documentary, it's so well done. When I've got into Bangtan in 2017 there was first week when I just watched everything that showed on yt :D I was on the Bangtan world for whole week, I don't remember doing anything else back than. I left my job, because of the mobbing, so I was totally free back then. Then I've found blog with links to their music, mvs, programs, interviews and bangtan bombs in chronological order and I watched it like that :) I think it took me like 2 months to get through everyting. You have even more content to get through now :D Please continue watching this documentary series, I think it's the best summary of boys journey and shows what makes them diffrent from other kpop groups.

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

In a recent program (it came out like 2 weeks ago) the members were reminiscing on their trainee days and Jimin said he only slept 2.5 hours every day (stopped practicing + went to bed at 4AM and woke up for school at 6AM) By the time Jimin became a trainee, BTS had 6 members and BH was looking for a final member. Jimin struggled because he had to master a completely new dance style and learn how to sing all within a few months (he was the last 1 to join BH and received the shortest trainee period). He said he wasn’t tired during that time, that he had endless energy. I think he was very dedicated and pushed himself beyond what should really be possible to make it into BTS.

[@nethu6577]

*PLease do continue this series. IT IS SUPER INFORMATIVE NOT ONLY ABOUT BTS BUT ABOUT KPOP STRUCTURE. YOU NICE KEEP GOING**

[@mayurakshisaha9600]

V was a hidden member until the day they debuted...they wanted to keep him as a surprise for fans but we all know that the company was afraid that other companies will take him because he was handsome...

[@bembolbug]

I think the reason that he was hidden was more of a surprise marketing strategy to drum up more buzz after debut. I refuse to think that they had so little trust in tae that they think he could still be swayed to abandon the group. And at this point they would definitely have contracts already under bighit since the group has already been formed.

[@mayurakshisaha9600]

@@bembolbug I think both the possibilities can be real because when We played the game BTS World game with Us as their managers... there was a plot in there where they wanted V to keep secret because other companies would take him.. If there were no such thing they won't frame the game plot like that.....so I think both the possibilities can be real...

[@user-qd5gr8ql2w]

@@bembolbug They said they kept him as a secret member because other companies well try hard to take him

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

The logs they filmed were all pre-debut (they’re still on their KZbin page actually if you want to see them). They were just documenting their road to debut basically (for their earliest fans).

[@monishaattu7016]

The CEO of BIG HIT was afride to reveal V because his rival companies might snatch him away... That's why V is the hidden card of the group... They never revealed existence until they debuted....

[@suchavadee15]

9:14 I know right?😁😁😁🥰🥰🥰

[@nethu6577]

*BIGHIT IS DIFFERENT. MAYBE NOT ALL RAINBOWS BUT MUCH MUCH BETTER THAN THOSE COMPANIES THAT HAVE SLAVE CONTRACTS AND NO AUTONOMY. BANG PD BELIEVES IN MUSIC AND ARTISTRY RATHER THAN MANUFACTURING*

[@bestwishes720]

It’s a good idea to watch BTS videos on a chronological order in order to see the evolution of the group and their growth

[@megroberts1868]

This is really well made documentary on them. It's okay they really have so many songs by them even it's hard to suggest without talking abt the whole discography bt u must check their early work as it is golden too.

[@shai_marie]

I love this series! The best way to understand how they came to be is by starting from the very beginning of it all. 💜 I look forward to the next episode that you will be watching. I'll keep an eye on my notifications for your next post.