BTS - DNA - Former Boyband Member Reacts! 

A little fun fact about DNA was that it initially had a different melody that none of the boys liked and Jimin took the initiative to tell the producer and CEO that they didn't like it and had it changed to this version which then got BTS their first ever billboard entry and was their gateway to the West!

Thanks for this reaction! 😊 Listening to you break down the tracks as a producer isn't boring at all. It actually solidifies BTS' talent and vision. Also, BTS songs age quite well. I think apart from their sound, their messages are timeless so you can go back to their older songs and will still be relevant. Have you reacted to or listened to Fire yet? You should if you haven't. 💜

DNA is what got me into BTS. Still a great song after all these years. Have a good one Nathan 👍

Nathan! Jimin announces new digital single "Closer Than This" out this Friday Dec 22 at 2PM KST/12AM ET 🎉❤

As a person ignorant of the framework of a song and its faces, your point of view as an arranger and musician is very interesting to me and I learn a lot, thank you for your honest reaction to the MVs from my favorite band BTS 💜

Fun fact: DNA was the first song BTS ever performed on American TV. It was also their most watched song on RU-vid until Dynamite overtook it.

Don’t matter what year it is, BTS music are timeless

Hi Nathan, you should react to Jimin's LIE, the production of that song is crazy

Say Thank You Jimin for being honest and making them change the melody of DNA, enabling it to be BTS' first entry on BB100#1

I feel like it’s Christmas already with all these BTS reactions you are giving us 🎅🏼🎄🎁🥰💜 With all the members now in the military, we needed this, so thank you Nathan 🙏🏼💜💜💜

Your breakdowns aren't boring at all. It always feels like a fun learning session while listening to my fav music..with you. Btw, Jimin has a fan song coming out this fri called Closer Than this.

Sir you can ramble about the mixing and the sound all you like. As well as critiquing because that’s what I’m personally here for. Real reactions and opinions. This song is timeless. Also a tiny small fact, before this song came out, their boss Bang PD wrote the melody and sent it to the boys which they were like nooo way, this is terrible. So RM told the company and the day it was time for jimin to record, bang pd asked jimin again if he didn’t like it, and while jimin was nervous to tell their boss no, he just straight up told him, yup it’s bad! so bang pd rewrote it and we got this DNA! so shout out to jimin for speaking up. It wouldnt sound this amazing if it wasn’t for him speaking up. 💗

If you have time for it, maybe you can try watching the MV followed by a live performance of the song! I would love to see that! Thank you for the reaction. I’m enjoying the BTS content. 💜

Firstly, I love your voice. I see why you instantly pointed out jimin in earlier reactions. Also, BTS definitely hit different, and your musical insights helps to understand why that is 💜🩵💛🩶 It’s a different way to appreciate their songs. Thank you!

BTS' songs "taught" me to listen not only to the voice in a song, but to all the stuff that is going on behind . There is so much layering! And depending on what earphones you use, you sometimes get these 'oh,I never heard/noticed that sound (adlibs, instrument,...) before '! I love that !

Like I always says BTS are so ahead of time like imagine dropping "Dope" now TT their songs always have been great like super great!! The quality never dies

Thank you very much Nathan! I love as others have mentioned you give your expertise, your knowledge to the making of this reaction. We can know we love something but not know really the why and you put that in. Also, I have often thought about Suga ( his producer side) when you do your thing, I am sure he would greatly respect your understanding (probably all the boys at this point with their added level of producing) and tell others how complex it is. I can also relate more to Sugas making of MV when he is frustrated. So again Thank you! It is fun to watch your level of respect for BTS. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

You must try to watch jin epiphany live version jin is super nice and full of emotion

I really love it when you teach us while reacting to their mv's. And literally i heard the beats that i didn't hear at my 1st time when you said about those things. Really appreciate for that💜

Thank you for your reaction. You guys scrolling through the comments should really check out Nathan's English cover of Fake Love, but it is so good and well-produced. Not a boring moment.

DNA opened a "new era". We were coming off of "Wings" and the trilogy before that--and this just felt so fresh and new and uplifting. I actually cried through my first few times I watched this video. It was intense--but wonderful!

That’s one thing I love about the music- it grows with them through their discography but STILL is totally current. There are many clipped moments of their songs brought out onto tiktok and socials by people who don’t even know BTS (insane ik) that just clip them due to it sounding so neat. To my ears, I love their production value which is why I started being intrigued by them in the first place. The way the tracks are made and how they do the pre chorus’ verses, bridges and all of it just is layered well and MUSIC to my ears. I now go back to listen to some of the songs I used to listen to ( a lot of western artists ) and it’s not that the songs are totally horrible, some are still great songs, it’s just the production value is so much lower in the sound, or just so different - repeats over and over and not much imagination or switch ups. Can’t listen to them too much unless it’s while I’m working out and it rolls through on a playlist

Hi Nathan! Thank you for the breakdown. I learned about reverb and found your insight made me listen to the song differently. I can’t wait for more of your BTS reactions! Happy Holidays ❄️

It's interesting the way you explain and describe the music and it's production in a spatial way.. Music in 3D.. If we look at the DNA choreo, it's always using that in and out mouvements, like a heart, sometimes they are very closed, then the group expands... I learn a lot with your videos! GREAT RÉACTION !

Jimins iconic gucci sparkly jacket went viral and his parts always gets viral.

I’m hearing a lot of BTS’s older songs for first time with you as there is so much to get through. I often don’t like when reactors stop tracks constantly. Often jumping out of their chairs and sometimes over reacting. I love your reactions because you give professional notes of the songs. It’s so interesting to her it from a producer/ professionals advice. Keep it up, we are enjoying your reactions. 💜

This, this, THIS! This is the song that sent me down the rabbit hole. One of the BEST SONGS EVER! Super glad you loved it too!

We’re learning so much from you! Appreciate you give details to the production of BTS songs, proving how they really thought about creating their music and perfecting their craft. Thank you! 💜

Recently in the book BEYOND THE STORY: 10-YEAR RECORD OF BTS، Jimin talked about the original melody of this song that he didn't like and he and the members talked to the producer and changed the melody.😂 It's cool😂❤

Nice reaction again. Can you please react to "Jimin Introduction Video 2023", it's awesome💜💜💜

This MV is so interesting and entertaining. I love to watch live performances of DNA, too! Jung Kook's whistle is spot on! What can't they do! Thanks for the reaction. 💜

You're breakdown of the production shows how passionate you are about your craft. Thank you for sharing your insights. It was so helpful. I appreciate musicians and artists who aren't afraid to dive deep on any artists of their choice/not and are willing to embark on a journey of discovery to broaden their own horizon and of others. So thank you. Also, Nate, Spring Day cover, will it be a Holiday gift or not? I am getting curiouser and curiouser you tease 😉😏 P.S. much love from Mizoram (India)

I've never seen a reactor consider how long ago a track came out while commenting on it, i guess watching the reaction of a real musician provides that! thanks for your comments, i really like it when you also comment on the production side

Thank you to Jimin he said to Bang PD when he 1st heard the song that the sound is boring, then they changed to this sounds.

Reactors who have some kind of musical knowledge, video editing knowledge etc, are my favorite people to watch because they add something to the reaction and teaches me things about my favorite group i didnt know. Other reactirs are cool to watch as well, but i appreciate professionals who can share something new instead of just "whoaaaa it's good" & thats it. (Not dissing non pro reactors, i watch a ton of them, but it just adds something to the experience)

Watch IDOL... so colorful too. Haters said they used fake backgrounds in their videos so they went a head and did it with these songs to show the difference, saying I'll show you fake. the same way the videos are epic and no idleness in actions... that the same way their concerts are... they are always moving. I get exhausted watching them...

Always love your reactions! I think you would really love Crystal Snow (Japanese version) and Lights. BTS did incredible Live performances of these songs. Crystal Snow was at their 5th Muster, you won't believe Jin sings a double note then triple high note, truly truly incredible. It's harder to find a good live version of Lights from their 4th Muster but there is a music video and a studio version.

I love how they incorporate sign language. OT7 💜

I’m enjoying your insights from a producer’s perspective.

I truly love DNA, will always be my baby, the song that made me an ARMY in 2017. thank you sm much for explaining so many details!!!!!

I love DNA 💜💜 Since it's Christmas , can you react to their Christmas carol medley from 2019 , its really cool

Your analysis never bores me! I always learn something new from your videos :) cant wait for the next bts reaction video

Hey Nathan! Never apologize for rambling, pointing out stuff you find interesting and are obviously knowledgeable about, is what makes watching your videos worthwhile! One song by BTS I'd love for you to hear is 134340, one of my absolute favorites. If you insist on trying another group, I'd suggest Mamamoo's "Décalcomanie" or why not Poets of the Fall's "Carnival of Rust". Have a great and peaceful holiday season! 💜

Hello there, very professionally explained but in a fun way! True, the song can transcends trend and time. The lyrics too. Happy holidays to you and family. Hope the boys enjoy their military journey and experienced it and write a song or write a rap about it. To 2025 and beyond!!!

Please dont apologize for Producer comments....we learn so much from them. I love hearing the technical aspects that show just show intricate their songs are

Love the production notes! This video/song got me into BTS. I love the vocals, the dancing, the visuals, and of course the message!💜

In the BTS book its said that when their producer who is the Ceo of their company now btw, wrote the melody, Jimin thinks its not good and tells the other mmbrs. Then RM their leader let the producer know that they think its not good. He asks jimin again before recording the song and jimin tells him that he thinks it's bad. Pangpd had to write a new melody, but BTS entered hot100 chart with DNA for the first time as a result.

I always enjoy your reactions, nice to hear about music from the inside of the industry.

This song was BTS' debut on American television at the AMA's in 2017.

@NathanWalters I love your videos and breakdowns, that is, with one exception - a general, blanket exception. As a fellow artist, I get irritated and uncomfortable when a professional like yourself feels pressure to apologize for "not reacting properly" or "not catering". I REALLY wish it wasn't like that. Art is subjective, period. You are a professional musician, recording artist, producer AND "Former Boy Band Member" for crying out loud! You can analyze, pause, rewind, eat a sandwich, rewind again, talk, not talk, sing, dance, check notes and chords on your piano, promote your favorite Russian tea and enlighten us about stacked tracks all you want because this is YOUR house! You are respectful and patient. You don't yell, rant or act disingenuous. You educate and entertain without editing - a major skill in and of itself! AND you have the coolest hair cut 😎 Thanks, just needed to get that irritant my chest. Happy Holidays to you and your family!! 💜

YAY! I was waiting for you to react to DNA. This song and music video is epic all around. I always look forward to your reactions!💜

So cool to hear about the different sides of songs i have heard so many times… you always catch things I never noticed and it makes me appreciate the song even more! 💜💜💜

Your info on the mixing and sounds makes me love and appreciate this song even more. Thank you!

Love hearing your input as someone who was in the industry. Also loving your BTS covers! Thanks for chilling with us.

I love your reactions I have never pay that much attention to the sounds like I did when you explain them thank you so much for the details and for listing to our beloved BTs

Oh ojalá en algún momento veas la versión rock de BTS DNA en vivo❤

Love your in-depth reactions!

I love how you get excited about the track so it's great to hear. Thanks for your reaction! And merry christmas!

Jim in visuals and vocals😍😍😍😍💜🇵🇰

Here for the reverb rants! Also it’s really crazy how well BTS tracks age. You have to go back a full decade to feel the passage of time. And that’s mostly because they had a really different sound at first!

I love it when you add your music making knowledge... It helps me appreciate BTS even more 😊

I have 2 favorite (Singer/Rapper) Producer-Reactor here on YT that I always depend on for additional informational insights for BTS music - Blake McLain for Pop (focuses more on the sound details, he explains it in a way that even non-music expert can understand and he spotted a lot of text paintings that BTS does w/o him knowing, he's always pretty spot on on noticing important details in the sound that connects w/ the lyrics even tho he has no idea) and Knox Hill for HipHop (focuses more on lyrics, this man is such a wordsmith and philosopher too, he's accurate in determining the things BTS wants to convey w/ their lyrics as if has also witnessed BTS alongside us and gives additional insights that could extend our own interpretation). These 2 are the best in giving reviews because aside from their skills & knowledge, they just purely analyzes the music devoid of prejudice regardless the artist of that music, I can see the excitement growing in every interesting detail that they discover, same people passionate for music. I'm glad that I can see that you're heading in the same direction as them, because honestly your first impression on me was not quite good. I hope you'll continue to react to BTS more relaxed but at the same time excited in discovering more about them and their music. 💜 Some of my fave BTS Songs that has text paintings, "134340", "Lie", "Jamais Vu", "Zero O'Clock", "Don't Leave Me".. "Whalien 52" uses a whale-like sound in the production, this song is dear to us for its relatable lyrics...

I love when you explain things about a track, and how they do certain things. Not boring at all! I'm not experienced in that, so hearing you explain what they are doing with the track is super interesting. Thanks for the reaction!! Awesome.

Your breakdowns are not boring! I love learning about the different facets of a song. It makes me listen more fully. 💜 It also makes me appreciate their talent even more!

I really love those comments on reverbs and the explanation on agressive vs belate sound effects. Thanks for your input!!

loved the way you explained the ways how to make a good song while mixing all the sounds, it was fun!!

I really enjoy your "music tutorial"! Your perspective and information about the production let me hear the song in a totally new way... LOVE it!!!

I'm surprised and sad to hear that you haven't heard this song before. It was popular at the time and performed at the AMAs

Thanks for this reaction! Love this song. This is the first BTS song I ever heard. The one that started it all for me.

Another great reaction! Thank you for sharing your perspective. 😊😊

Thanks for reacting to BTS. I always enjoy watching your reaction it’s not boring, it’s educational! even how old BTS song you will never get tired listening to it.

Thank u Nathan! As an Army, i always watch and like your BTS's reaction video

Nice reaction! I love the choreo and the colorfulness of the video. Great footwork in the choreo, and a kaleidoscope of colors! Glad you enjoyed it…💜

Love your producer thoughts. Keep informing us on how things are created and why- it is so interesting.

You're always so sweet. You're so knowledgeable and you're bringing out and explaining elements that I didn't even know about BTS songs that I'd just listened to and loved. Thanks so much for your reactions.

Thank you. I love all your music producer comments.

I love you talking about the mixing and breaking down the production as it ads another level of understanding to BTS’s music, so interesting (also me 🤦‍♀️with you stopping the mv to talk 😂) Thank you though, another great reaction 💜

DNA was my intro to BTS and has a special place in my heart. For what it’s worth I really enjoy your explanations. Your trained ear picks out things I don’t notice but now will because you talked about them. For me that is the reason I keep watching your reaction videos. They add to my personal experience of the music. This adds value to me. Thanks for sharing your observations and thoughts.

hahaha, I knew the moment you were cautious about the song "being 6 years old" that you would be blown away! Even though you are aware now, you can watch "Fake Love" next, even with your expectations bar set up high !!!

Watching anyone react to BTS makes me a proud parent 😂😂... Good reaction n break down. I learn a lot of technical terms from you and other reaction videos. You can also react to Dope n Airplane part 2, i started my BTS journey from these 2 songs. I am sure you will love them. And as you asked, try reacting to Indian songs (Not just bollywood, indian). You will have limitless options n experience too. Enjoy!!

enjoyed this breakdown ! also, i like your voice in general lol soothing to listen to while i work 😊💜

Thanks for the reaction ,bro ❤️‍🩹🫂

I love to learn and notice things I have not discovered by myself, Thank you🙏

Thank you for informing us about the details of the song. When you mention the beat and ryhme in the background, the song transforms another level for me😅thank you

@ 11.58 speak on it!!! you're so real for this, thank you YES yes yes yes

I want to thank you for your sincerity. I feel like there are a lot of reactors out there who are covering BTS music just to tap into the ARMY fandom and increase their subscriber numbers. But you are coming at this as a fellow musician and a lover of the art form. I appreciate your comments, all the knowledge you share, your reflections on lyrics, composition and all the technical elements in the background. You have helped me appreciate their songs even more than I already did!!! I support you in all you do and wish you much success in all your endeavors. As a HUGE fan of boy bands in general, I love your background and talent and am so glad you found a home in this industry and stuck around! Keep blessing us with your work!

This is a great song, thanks for reacting to it. They will often have more than one version of songs they release, the Pedal 2 LA mix slaps.

Love that you spend time explaining something only to go "What was I trying to say?" Made me laugh. I really appreciate your incites. No reason why a reaction can't also be a tutorial. I love the mix.

Nathan I want to hear your professional opinion and breakdowns. It’s nice to hear it, because you will hear something that you will point out that I may not realize but once you mention I can appreciate the song more. Keep going. Thank you always for your BTS reactions. 💜

Great reaction!

Finally you’re reacting to DNA!!!!!

We’re here for your take on these songs so Do You! ARMY can be overwhelming and we know it. 💕🐾💕🫰🏻

One of my faves too

DNA was my first comeback! 🧬 I’ve never regretted following BTS and being ARMY 💜

I Love this Song so much ❤❤❤

Fallon 2018 interview with DNA performance is an INFLECTION POINT

The beginning of this song is my ringtone!

@nathan walters another cool reaction just listend to some plus one to see you it would be cool to see you react to that music sometime since you were in that band its always cool seeing what artist think of there own stuff

I’d love to see your reaction to seventeen as they are self producing and their growth over 10 years is amazing from really simple songs that have grown in skill, production and complexity ❤

DNA was the first song I have heard from BTS years ago. I checked the lyrics and I was so amazed. This song is a bop but the lyrics seemed to be a very beautiful love letter. One of the best love songs out there.