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Dont forget to reduce 1-2 years when they mention their age. Korean age system calculate newborn baby as 1 y.o, then add another 1 year after new year. Another note. The creator try to put the differences between " a usual KPOP" with BTS. So when she put the clips regarding the normal KPOP system, she will also put BTS clips doing the opposite to show the differences 💜

_"They'll do well, that's what I believe. They're different from other kids. They have good manners and are all smart. Really, I think they'll do well, and they should."_ Bless this aunt. I'm glad that there were people who believed in them when the rest of the world didn't.

Part of the reason why Jin had a bit of trouble being away from his family was because he was the youngest in his family. In BTS, however, he was the oldest. Because of their culture in Korea, being the oldest puts a lot of pressure on Jin, although he rarely acts like the oldest. Older or more experienced people are expected to guide, protect, and care for their younger group or team mates in a lot of ways. When someone is being introduced to someone that they will be working with in the future, the initial introduction is usually concluded with "Please take care of me." It's also expected that the oldest or highest ranked in a group will pay for everyone else's meals when they have a team meeting in a restaurant. There are other aspects of the position as oldest, but these are a few of the expectations. Jin wasn't used to being the oldest. It was quite a change going from being the one taken care of to being the one who is supposed to take care of everyone else. Jin didn't ignore those responsibilities and expectations, but he wasn't really strict about that aspect of the group dynamic, either. The guys frequently joke that he acts like the group's youngest a lot of times.

funny thing.. when suga said they were filming and a fan asked where because she wanted to bring food for them, that actually happened, the fans rented a boat and came out to the island were they where filming. they still remember that now but they don't tell where they are going anymore🤣can you imagine

About people seeing kpop stars as "gods and goddesses" and about bts seeming genuine- bts actually is the first kpop group to connect with fans like that through social media, kpop groups didnt do that before, they went on korean variety shows, but since bts wasnt invited cause they were small they connected with fans through vlogs on youtube, twitter, created their own variety show, etc and now all groups seeing bts success in it do the same, so its now preferable for fans to see groups not superior but relatable

You definitely got it! This series is showing how different BTS is to other groups. We don't feel like they are above us, they feel like normal people like us that have achieved great things and inspire us and encourage to do the same as well with our lives/dreams.

One thing that rise of bangtan shows is that BTS took a different direction then other groups. The company gave them more freedom and they wrote and still writing their own lyrics. I absolutely love the rise of bangtan. It's getting better and BETTER with each chapter. I hope you will react to chapter 2 any time soon :)

11:43 “just like awesome friends “…that’s exactly how armys feel. BTS makes us feel like we’re all friends, and not just fans.They’ve been very consistent with the way they treat armys. They give us fan songs and free songs on soundcloud every now and then but mostly during Festa or BTS anniversary. Last Festa, Jungkook uploaded on yt a song he made for armys caled My You. They also talk to us via VLive and even give us advices. They’re the sweetest and kindest and humble human beings. You can truly feel their sincerity with every word they say and everything they do.

Many started this series but only some people finish it it's so sad 😭

"Korea" is a rich culture that has existed for more than 5 thousands years. There have been several dynasty changes but our last, Joseon Dynasty, lasted for 500 years (1392-1897) before it was annexed by the japanese starting from the late 1800s. Sandwiched between two very ruthless and war mongering nations, china and japan, we have had to endure and survive hundreds of invasions (they took turns, the current and sudden Russian invasion of Ukraine is an example of what Korea had to overcome hundreds of times over). While these two engaged in warfare, we were a peaceful nation that put education as a priority and ultimately is what has brought us to this point today. Unlike other wealthy nations, in our long history, we have never invaded nor stolen from another (this includes North Korea). the criminal japanese occupation lasted for 40 devastating years and officially between 1910-1945. Many around the world do not know about these decades of carnage where our land and people were raped, murdered and stolen from. After liberation (japan became delusional and attempted to invade the US at Pearl Harbour, two atomic bombs were finally dropped and Korea was liberated). Unfortunately, it doesn't end there. The Americans, Chinese and the Russians decided to play their war games on our soil which they called the Korean War. This basically killed and obliterated what little the japanese did not destroy or steal. We became one of the poorest nations in the world. After a few years of more carnage, Korea started their decades fight for democracy. The criminal japanese occupation and geo-political war may have set us back for 40 years, but due to our relentless will not to be vanquished but to overcome, we have risen from the ashes to become the 10th largest economy in the world. Please learn more about our rich culture and never disappointing history of survival. fun fact: the world's oldest extant book is the "Jikji" (1377 Goryeo Dynasty), a Korean book printed on a Korean invention (moveable metal-type print press). The Jikji precedes the oldest western book, Gutenberg Bible, by 75 years. (UNESCO)

At the time the whole log thing was a unique thing to BTS as they had no connections so they took to RU-vid and their online fan cafe to connect with people. This along with the BANGTANG BOMBS 💣 (aka their behind the scene clips) was a very rare and uncommon thing in Kpop, but nowadays it’s very common to see. I definitely agree with the point you guys made about the comment on Kpop idols being like “gods so high above you that you can’t help but worship them;” you know a part of what made BTS special is that they felt so real and in a sense relatable (as they were just young scared kids trying to figure out life and do what they love) and we got to see their humanity (humanness/relatability) through such video’s. BTS has always been honest and real throughout their career about their journey; they not only have shared with us the happier times they have experienced they have also been honest and transparent about the hardships and internal struggles they have faced both as a group and as individuals. In regards to the whole comment about beauty standards in Korea and the Kpop industry, they can go for both girls and boys. Koreans are “expected” to have nice slim bodies, pale skin, double eyelids, noses with a high nose bridge, a sharp jawline, etc. You might even hear instances where agencies encourage both male and female trainees to get plastic surgery, lighten their skin, etc., to “make themselves look better” and “appeal to the general public.” Jimin in particular has talked about his bad relationship with food, admitting that he would work out constantly (an unhealthy amount) and would only eat like an apple every couple of days (Note: upon debuting the Korean general public aka the k-netizens -who are sometimes harsh and very judgmental at times, as they unrealistically expect idols to be perfect from head to toe 24/7- would often say Jimin was fat as he had a round face and chubby cheeks, and as one can assume that got to him). Nowadays though he seems to be healthy and in a better mindset prioritizing his health over anything else. I agree again with what you said about the whole thing about not justifying the terrible things that go on in Kpop (BTS have in the past expressed some of the problems found within the Kpop industry, and in fact, most recently addressed the fact that the industry doesn’t allow people to grow and develop in their Festa dinner video this year); However, I also think it is quite harmful to cling onto such titles like “the dark side of Kpop” which can contribute to this bad and sometimes harmful stereotype about Kpop when the subject isn’t as one-dimensional and shouldn’t be simplified into only one title as the western media has been doing for the last couple of years. The second episode dives into this concept a little more, so I won’t spoil it too much for you. Excited for you to watch this series as it’s a great one! I look forward to seeing you learn more about the boys! P.S. sorry for any typos or grammar mistakes 😂 The number of times I have edited this comment is unreal... I keep finding so many typos 🥲 and or adding more info to it 🙃

what's interesting about the first few chapters of this series is that they take a look at kpop and how it works in order to show some similarities but also all of the ways in which bts diverts from kpop - for example, they talk about people worshipping idols and listening to kpop for the catchy music - but bts is known to be down to earth and as a group who has always promoted being on the same ground as the fans, and also for making artistic music, not necessarily just catchy but with great values in it. also, they showed clips of kpop idols getting overworked by their companies, and the cut-throat atmosphere, and then straight after, a clip of bang pd - the ceo of bighit - saying he never put mandatory high worktime limits for them while working - bts have always just been workaholics and perfectionists themselves from day one - they still are in a sense, even with all their success. another noticeable difference is the dieting - idols talking about rough diet limitations set by the company and then you have clips of bts eating well at that grandma's restaurant and eating watermelon in the middle of practice (they did diet but most of the diets were self imposed by themselves as well because of the pressure they felt)... so yeah, pay attention to all the differences: sometimes they will show clips of kpop idols doing something and then bts doing the opposite back to back for the effect too. bts were the ones to popularize vlogs in the industry. they were also the ones to popularize making their own shows (though bts needed to back then because regular shows mistreated them or didn't invite them, idols today just do it for more promo). a big thing bts also brought in was companies trying to market more idols as self-made musicians and down to earth people than ever before, because they all want the "next bts" and saw that genuineness can work (though these people now just push it so...) - as you could see in the beginning, most idols were and some still are marketed as superhuman or above us peasants.

Each chapter has bonus and deleted scenes. Except for Chapters 1 and 2 I think. Hopefully you will react to it too💜

The fact that you're artists yourselves makes me think you understand them at a deeper level even if you are coming from a different background and culture. I would be interested in a video explaining what young new artists go through these days. Yes 💜

The freedom that BTS had with their music was unique to them because other kpop groups are controlled by their labels when it comes to producing and releasing music. The vlogs are also unique to them that's why fans feel connected in a personal way with them. I don't know if you missed but their CEO mentioned he did not put mandatory practices or rules with BTS like other companies did with their trainees since he gives importance to artistic freedom

since i am not a kpop fan i only like BTS, it´s hard to know how other kpop fans feel about their idols. but i can´t imagine it goes deeper than what we feel about BTS. we think of them as close friends or family instead of icons. you will never turn your back on a friend or child. but you will stop liking idols over time. i think that´s why bts are so popular compared to others. so if anyone know how it feels being fans of others please let me know

the part where the guy said western sports teams also use a similar training system/weighing system i dont think he was trying to justify it/say it is okay, i think he was more pointing out the fact that it is not only korea that does this, as the kpop training system is often called out and thought to be a huge corrupt system different from the rest of the world

Hoping you guys will react to the music of the eras as the series progresses… excited for you to learn about our bangtannies💜💕✨

Jungkook was only 13 (15 when they debuted) when he joined Big Hit and started training. He had to leave his family in Busan to train in Seoul. So naturally at that age, he always felt homesick and missed his mom and family a lot.

Funny coz 'feeling protective of them' is what made me realize I am turning into ARMY. I was in denial at first too because I didn't want to admit that I've fallen for their charm. 😏 One time, I defended BTS unconsciously from someone who bad-mouthed them. I was taken aback by my reaction too. 😅 Now, I am no longer shy to tell the world that I love them. Why would I?

So for Korean age you are considered 1 when you are born and then everyone turns a year older on New Years. So take V for example, he was born December 30, 1995 so 2 days later on January 1, 1996 he turned 2 years old but was really only 2 days old. So when they state their ages they are actually 1-2 years younger in international age. BTS international ages when they debuted Jin- 20, Suga- 20, J-Hope 19, RM- 18, Jimin- 17, V- 17, Jungkook 15.

One of the things that attracted me more of kpop was the personality of the idols. That we as fans had a lot more content and shows where we see them play and everything but BTS really took that to another level. While an idol is meant to be that, an idol, and still have this unreachable image, BTS feels like my friends who happen to be artist. There is always and should be limitations on how much they share about their personal lives but in all they share and say you can feel their honesty and realness. That's why we care for them as people before anything else.

I got goosebumps when Choi Siwan was talking about a new hallyu wave and the scenes of BTS were put in, they're making history.

The beauty of this series is it is not simply an all wine and roses tribute to BTS but a bona fide documentary with many contextual touchpoints. It doesn't just show BTS but makes you think. I love that the film does not here nor in future episodes skimp on tackling controversial issues. It is a riveting journey.

I was late to the premiere so I stayed out of the chat, but I have so many thing I want to say. First you 2 are so cute and supportive of each other, I love it. Second the Kpop industry is very competitive, but Korean society is the same way so there are expectations that are a bit more harsh in the public eye. Cancel culture here is lax in comparison, when that guy says these idols are worshiped they basically have to live perfect lives, one tiny mistake could ruin a career. Management companies have a large hold on how their artists live so the brand could be protected. Bang Sihyuk said he didn't put heavy restrictions on the BTS members but there were some- they had talked about hiding food from their managers, and of course they had schedules for practice they had to stick to, and many things kept them from having time off to see their families. BTS seemed to not have it as bad as groups from other companies but they made sure they put in the work and effort that was necessary and they still do. There was a former BTS trainee who was doing an interview not too long ago, he said early on RM spoke to all the trainees, because they didn't know who would eventually make the team they shouldn't compete with each other but instead help eachother. I think that was a good foundation for the bond that the members have now.

Soare, to your point about not feeling BTS as being 'so far above' their fans - you're absolutely right. RM has even addressed this in his comments during a concert back in 2017. He told ARMYs that as they've watched BTS grow internationally, ARMY may see themselves as being led by BTS 'up the mountain' of popularity....but RM said that he and the other members, instead, see ARMY holding hands *with* BTS and *walking up the mountain together*. I thought that was really beautiful and highlighted exactly why we all almost feel like a part of the group, partners in their journey, instead of just fans watching idols from far away

Other groups started posting on RU-vid and Twitter right after BTS’s success to replicate them. They’re honestly the underdog to undefeated champion story of kpop

I want to say that they show a lot of other companies and groups...but you have to know that BTS and big hit are different! Yes they had to do a lot like others but they were treated a lot better and thats why they love their company!

They were the 12th act EVER and the 1st and only (so far) Asian act to sell out Wembley Stadium they sold out 2 nights in 90minutes it was epic 💜

This is a great series! Aneesa (the creator of The Rise of Bangtan) shared that she has been working on this series (her labor of love) for over 3 years! She is taking viewer on a journey step-by-step from BTS' perspective not looking back on their days but living through them (with them). She edits their content to allow BTS to speak their thoughts, through their experiences at the time because BTS has been documenting themselves since BEFORE their debut, so there is A LOT of material to edit down to tell their story! She also gives an overview of the KPop history for those who are not familiar with the industry. She uses clips from different video clips of other idols/ journalists interviews to try to give a broader perspective of the industry. Her skill as a professional video editor really shines through. Amazing work! I think many ARMY really like this series (besides it being extremely well made), she doesn't try to interpret what "she thinks" BTS is trying to say, she just shows the viewers exactly what they said and shared about what their thoughts were at the time. She is an "OG" KPop fan and BTS fan since pre-debut! She also shared that BTS has been the light in her darkness for many years now. *(Cr: "FY" on yt)* I think it's important to notice the differences between BTS' worries and the other trainees worries. BTS' were worried about their own personal skills (not dancing well enough, song worries, etc), about not getting attention when they debut due to their small company, not having money, etc. While the other trainees seem to be living in fear of being cut from the company at any moment if they make one mistake, worrying about weight quotas, etc. BTS stayed until late hours because they WANTED to, while the other trainees HAD to. Obviously BTS had things they had to do too, they could've not made it to debut as Jimin almost did due to short training, but instead of using that as a fear to hold over them Bighit seemed to use it to encourage them to work harder and improve themselves. BTS were allowed to make mistakes without worrying they'd be thrown out of the company. I'm very glad that they all signed with Bighit, and that Bighit has caused a shift in the Kpop industry, lots of newer companies are giving their groups more freedom and treating them better due to BTS' success. These companies see that idols don't need to be punished and forced to do things in order to succeed, BTS are proof that freedom and happiness should be the most important thing. *(Cr: "Shannon" on yt)* Now plz understand this 1st episode shows two sides, one is typical k-pop system and how the labels/industry work, whereas subtle hints of BTS and bighit being contradictory different is shown, BTS is different from other K-pop groups and BigHit is different from other idol music companies. These first few episodes can be misleading because it makes you think BTS management follows these guidelines the other idol members from other companies are talking about, but BTS and BigHit don't do those things. Notice how when it is said idols don't have a lot of creative freedom, you see Namjoon and Yoongi writing lyrics, or when it says idols have phone bans or something, you see the BTS members on their phones, or how when idols say they aren't allowed to go outside the dorm, you see Yoongi walking around freely. It can be a confusing thing for new ARMY to make note of, but PLEASE notice these differences. It is vital to how BigHit runs differently, and therefore why BTS is so different from other idol groups from the very start. *(Cr: "Kayla Kulik" on yt)*

I really love how you guys are really absorbing this documentary… like fine wine that you let linger in your mouth. Keep it up guys! I just really love your take on things and life as it relates to what the boys have been through.

I love this series so much and after this years FESTA I think it carries so much more weight and relevance. 💜

I really love your takes on those videos and listening you guys talking, you can realize you’re actually absorbing and reacting and not “robotically” reacting (which can be boring) it’s very easy and entertaining to watch your videos, even more related of something I am passionate about 💜

It's interesting that you are latching onto RM and Suga's dynamic first since they were the first two people casted into BTS so that duo has been together the longest. There are so many good duos and trios within the group. I feel like you can put any of them in a room together and get a totally different energy and fun dynamic. This series really is well done. I'm glad you're doing reactions to it. BTW you have the cutest dog ever. I'm allergic but I'd risk it all to pet that cutie pie.

Somebody tell these babies that all their dreams are going to come true. Cause it's so - 🥺

the video blogs were kinda unique to them! they definitely were the most influential group to do that type of promoting and let's say it's also cause they had to, they didn't have the media help as other groups so they thought doing those videos would help them, and obviously, it worked, and indeed to this day you can see how other groups try to use that strategic cause the saw how it worked with bts, but its really a bts thing, I would say, it was part of what made them unique and therefore their story.

I love our 7 guys so so much. And I'm so happy they're doing what they need and want now. They are still 7 but 7 INDIVIDUALS and this solidifies it. I'm so excited for them

they are so humble and genuine were in we feel like they are not different from us..they are someone we can be friend with despite being BTS..one of the reason why ARMY loves them.

So glad you guys are watching this! Love your chemistry!

The most beautiful thing about these series is these moments of them talking, with the fans an between themselves

Proudly to say that BTS is the first at everything BTS is the one who rises the flag of Korea worldwide let's simply say they're the Koreans pride💜

These personal vlogs started a grassroots fan following that grew organically into the BTSARMY of today. It really is fundamentally about the members and who they are as individuals and as BTS. If you think about it - all this content was only released in Korean and international ARMYs had to wait for KARMYs to translate for us. So the fact that every year since debut they grew exponentially is a miracle. I joined the fandom in 2018 when BTS was already global but still using fan cafe - so I had to wait days for their content to be translated . The fact that we the BTSARMY are so invested is because of these 7 precious individuals and the incredible content they create as individuals artists and as Bangtan Sonyeondon 💜

Exactly! That comment (around 14minutes) about celebrities being so far above you and worshiping them…I don’t feel that way about BTS. Like you said, they are more like friends to root for. They have always lead with their sincerity and authenticity which is what connected them so closely with their fans. Instead of always trying to seem perfect and keep an air of mystery like some other celebrities/idols, they let people in as much as they can to see them as real people.

The whole point of showing the strict side of kpop industry here is only to show how Bang PD treated BTS differently. Please don't get confused regarding the editing because some people misinterpret it . Bang Pd wanted to change the system so although initially BTS had some rules, he gave them waaaay more freedom than any other agency ever did at the time which is one of the reasons why BTS grew into a group like no other!

everytime i see the part where they talk about “the dark side of kpop” i kinda feel it’s a bit unfair singling them out because have you actually seen what goes on behind the scenes in American performing at schools like Juilliard? Or any serious ballet school for that matter? The torture these kids put themselves into and the sacrifice is really crazy and probably with even less guarantee of success after finishing it if they didn’t get picked up by any of the major dance companies. At least in kpop agencies, if you do finish, you are guaranteed a chance at a career and would to be promoted by the company that already trained you.

Some dynamics was a big change for members. Jin and Suga were the babies of their families and all of a sudden they are now the older brothers to five siblings. JHope was given responsibility of the dance line. Namjoon is the middle child of the group and he was their leader. Jimin was the elder of the maknae line but had the least amount of training. V was hidden so he couldn't tell anyone he was actually debuting. Jungkook was the youngest but was main singer and center. It was a lot for them. Also remember with the ages you are hearing take off at least one to two years. International age when they debuted: Jin was 20, Suga was 20, JHope was 19, RM was 18, Jimin was 17, V was 17 and JK was 15. When Jungkook was sad after graduating it was because he missed his mom and dad. He was the baby of his family so he had never been separated from them.

Fyi Jin was 22 korean age so 20 international age! Just as a rule of hand count -2 when they say their age.. they usually mean their Korean age (when you are born you are 1 and you add 1 for the new year as well)

Kpop training systems have a lot of systemic issues, not necessarily better or worse than the western music industries, just very different. The vlogs/blogs were fairly unique to BTS at the time, these days a lot of idols do livestreams. I remember the editor of TROB Aneesa did mention she wanted to contrast the typical idol (presenting as perfect, high above you) at the time vs BTS who were literally very real likeable young men (country bumpkins according another Korean person who watched this). Aneesa’s storytelling gets better as the episodes continue actually and you’ll see what she wants to get across clearer too, it’s really cool. Big Hit/Bangtan had their share of body image struggles back then too, you’ll see more of it I think. We never truly see everything that goes on behind the scenes, but I’m sure there was a lot of pressure to look a certain way. We know for a fact that there was definitely media/public criticism about their looks esp during early days of their career. And hints of it even within the company. But it’s also a Korean society thing, not only a kpop idol thing. It’s something that definitely deserves a conversation. Looking forward to you guys watching more episodes. It’s kind of cool to have something like this from a not official source. Aneesa has done such an amazing job. The bbygang channel has a bunch of video essays on kpop history, discussions and rebuttals to the dark side of kpop, bts vs kpop etc if you’re ever interested. I really enjoyed those and Elliot actually does & often cites research for his videos.

This series is absolutely incredible. And it gets better and better and better. It'll give you SO much insight into their story. And the good thing is that you'll get SO many tastes of dif songs from all the different eras as the series go on. You can keep notes of stuff you like and want to check out. I think it's not so much spoilers as it is little tastes. Highly HIGHLY recommend keeping going with this series and then checking out songs you like that you hear as you go. It'll be a great organic way to discover them 🥰

yea i'm a kpop fans since 2004 and one of the reasons i love bts so much not like any other band i stan is bcs they don't feel like those 'god and goddess' but like a best friend, a close friend like something that finally filled the missing part. they're different~

I haven't really watched this series myself so idk when they include it or not, they also released music before debut like lots of covers and even unofficial sort of music videos and even original stuff like sampling beats and adding their own lyric and stuff so that was also how people got to know them and like them and these blogs as well .they also interacted and posted on twitter...idk about other k-pop groups but this was definitely not common practice..and i don't think most or if any had Twitter accounts coz lots of groups started to make Twitter accounts very recently (in like 2017 and stuff for many) So the Twitter interactions were definitely kinda unique to BTS as far as i know..they posted about tidbits from their daily life and interacted with people and it was really funny too like i look at those sometimes and it was hilarious..they were just very likable

What I liked more from BTS is that they never changed, the way they talk with and about ARMY, it's still the same. Like i dont know any other artist that constantly talk to their fans, have a little chat, responds to posts, celebrates with fans online. The beauty of technology, they make it so easy for artists to interacts with fans. They are so big so i dont see why other artists arw too busy to even reply to one post about them. They arw consistent. So theove from fans too never change. Thwy may lose some fans but along the way they attract more and more. Thwy're amazing. The way they are as an individual and group.. Just amazing.

They all have university degrees, mostly in broadcasting and entertainment related fields. But mainly through remote learning, so yeah, missed out on the campus experience. Jin couldn't attend his own graduation so the guys got him flowers and cake. That's the best they could do with a packed schedule. Small, but meaningful acknowledgment.

feel like rewatching the rise of bangtan & will do it with you 💜💜 still find it such a miracle for the 7 boys be able to stay so close for years! so many things can went the other way & not worked...Still blow my mind too how humble they are with no sign of arrogance at all! Think about it - Suga RM were good in rapping /music production, but they had to accept Hobi the 3rd member who's an amazing dancer. They must felt their pride being stepped on when they were told they are no longer just a hip hop group but had to get their dancing skill up to Hobi's level.... yet we we can see is pure love, acceptance & pride of all the boys. Vice versa, Hobi didn't see him as better because he can dance, he was just so keen to learn rapping. JK got 7 agencies recognized his potentials but he never bragged about it, but continued to admire & learn from the others. Jin being the eldest yet never once used his authority over the youngers. Tae said in an interview he thought he's dream was just be a trainee not any more, yet he didn't stop but just kept growing. Jimin's a top student & great contemporary dancer yet had never satisfied of his work but always praise the members first... How much more humbleness we can get from 7 young boys

yess rise of Bangtan is such a good documentary video 👍 can't wait!!

the fact that bangtan had more freedom than other groups but they still wanted to work extra hard bc of the expectations of the industry makes me sad

One thing Jin didn't mention here(and I haven't watched it for myself), is that while he's trying to figure out how to take care of himself, he's now the eldest brother to 6 others that he needs to care for as well. While he was the youngest in his family, so yes he was the one being cared for.

I will say, as harsh as trainee and idol life is, I do think it's slowly but surely getting better as time goes on. I feel like on average, idols and trainees are treated far better now than they were a decade ago. The biggest improvement imo has been companies putting more of a focus on maintaining the mental health of their idols

I can't wait to go through this rise of bangtan journey again with you guys! I love your reactions.

Looking forward to your next Rise of Bangtan video reactions. I love hearing your thoughts about them. I've already watched the series up to the most current and now it'll feel like I'm watching it for the first time again. Baby Army here, literally just began loving them early this year. 💜💜💜💜💜

OMG Soare's comment on your laugh Septa was sooo darn cute!!! It made me smile so wide and squeal because it was so adorable! I think you have a great laugh by the way!

This series is to show what makes bts different from other kpop groups.

aaahh im so excited for this

BTS is humble, loved and respected but what I think makes them different from all these all Kpop groups, is their die hard dedication to their craft. They are the only group who took the chance to address all their issues in their time of upcoming. Topics that other groups would never touch. Truth about youth, depression, social injustice, self love, anti bullying, etc... I believe this may be the reason why our boys have so many haters. When you dare to take this risk of talking about these sensitive topics, comes with alot of negative feedback. Yet, it's the truth where some can relate and would make them stan them for their voice that others can not put out but support since it is only natural to support others who can be a voice for them. The talent and bravery these guys have is amazing, especially in their younger years! How impressive, how young and mature they were... so innocent, goofy and fun but so focused on their craft, it's amazing!!

I love this series.. excited af!!!!!🤩💜

I'll always say this even if bts stop releasing music and keep doing just reality shows and stuff I will still keep being a fan because them as people just their words and everything is comforting

If you think even actors or athletics... how much are there those who work hard, practis endlessly, take allkinds of lessons, training themself, give up "normal life" - starting very young age - and never break through? Not just kpop world and sadly that "dark side" is allso everywhere in this planet, not only music industry but really everywhere - theatre, movies, police, armys, firefigters, sport, normal workplace - just name it... hope this world could be better place some day 💜. Greetings from the edge of Europe

28:34 This... i know it in the back of my head but still when someone just tells you that it's ok you are not alone that reassurance is what people need to hear more these days you know, we all don't realize that we are all in this together and we have to do what we gotta do!

Hi, Just want to let ya'll know that, Chapter 2 of BTS which is the start of their solo project. Please support and give love to their individual Music career. Starting with Jhope, Jhope will be releasing his solo album in July 15 in all music platform but this Friday, JULY 1st, 1pm KST, he will be releasing his first single "MORE" please look out and give love and support. The teaser MV for "more" is out now! he will also be at lollapalooza in Sunday, July 31. Please do look out for BTS new chapter! thank you!

From my perspective, you two also are so REAL and genuine. It makes you both so interesting and engaging. You two share that “personal availability”, that vulnerability, which make BTS so inviting. I’m definitely here for the long run - as I’ve said before! (I get to repeat myself because I’m old. 😂🤣😋) Jerri, 73/35 in Sweden

I'm so excited about this, yeii, yesterday was my birthday and this video feels like a gift. I LOVE your videos, hugs from Mexico. ♡

please stick with it you wont regret it!!

The rise of Bangtan is such a well made docuseries! When BTS started it was not common for other Kpop idols to film log like this but since they were from a small company who had no connection in the industry they filmed logs like that to connect with fans! I think in a way it really helped them especially with gaining a huge international fan base. Before BTS I've tried to listen to other kpop group and I might like a few songs here and there I just feel a genuine connection when I listen to BTS. The fact that Big Hit wants BTS to just be themselves instead of being perfect looking all the time is definitely a very different concept at that time for K pop idol!

The whole point of this docu series is about how BTS and BigHit are different than other KPOP groups/companies.

THANKS FOR REACTING...LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!

you reacting to this series and diving into the bts rabbit hole really makes me happy! thank you for being open to discovering bts and their music. i love your honest commentaries so i’m looking forward to more videos with the following episodes. i’m really excited to follow your journey to falling in love with bts and being attached to them, i can already see the signs this early because i see how you adore their real personalities. regarding the topic of vlogging and trying to build a fanbase through social media before debut, it has definitely been kinda like a strategy for idols and companies especially these past few years. but during bts’ generation, that strategy is not really that widely used(? is that the right term?lol). most of the groups and companies at that time relied mostly on mainstream media to promote there artists that’s why most of the groups that are successful during bts’ early years are groups that are from big companies. because only big companies have the capacity and influence/ clout with the mainstream media companies. since bts and big hit don’t have that, they used social media to show the members’ personalities and build that real connection with the fans through constantly communicating with them. their vlogging/ filming behind the scenes are also on another level compared to other groups back then. they show so much of their lives off stage, their work process or just their personal life in general. this is also i think the reason why people really connect to them, there’s so much that we know about them, about their days, their stories, so much to talk about because there’s so much content to watch. in my opinion, bts really are the ones that changed the game with their effective use of social media. (this is also the reason why they receive hate from the big mainstream media companies and labels) nowadays, since bts has proved how much that “strategy” worked for them, more companies and idols try to make use of social media and posting vlogs/content to build their fanbase.

i always thought it was ironic that being from such a small company, having limited exposure bc of big hit's lack of influence/money/pull, forced bts to find other avenues to connect. add that they connected in personal ways, showing who they were genuinely in vlogs and in the music itself, this was all part of the happenstance that would create such a dedicated and vast fan base. there doesn't seem to be many other that put so much meaning and artistry within the music, making you think and feel about topics beyond the screaming admiration of boy band

These vlogs and behind the scenes (documentary) were not really a common thing but now it is pretty normal to see other groups (mainly their companies) doing it

I can't get over your cuteness 😂💜 He's right, you do have a wonderful laugh 🥰

I've gotten into kpop around 2010, back when the second generation was still in full bloom. but i got into bts in 2018, and they are the first group that i actually bonded to on a very deep level. idk, they seem super real to me, and are also around my age

oh you’re watching rise of bangtan!!!! yayyy im so happy :D tyty hope you’re both healthy and happy ~ take your time and enjoy getting to know our tannies

I love the rise of bangtan 💜

hi guys, this documentary is made by an ARMY, she didn't put copyright in all of the series. So you'll free to play all of those songs. Pls don't mute it. I've seen many reactors of TROB and they didn't mute any of the songs bcos it doesn't have copyright issues at all. thank you!

I totally recommend reacting to: - The Most Beautiful Life Goes On: A Story of BTS (2022 Update!) By: Rice Squad The reason I suggest this other introduction is because it briefly talks about the members, but then goes into their albums! It'll also give you a feel for some more of their songs! As for songs, I totally recommend these MVs: -Dope -Fire (They play dope at the beginning of the mv) -Mic Drop (Steve Aoki Remix) -Boy with Luv (Ft. Halsey) And if you feel up for a gut-wrenching but famous BTS song, Spring Day/Spring day explanation by Italian ARMY 💜💜💜

ahh this series is so emotional !! at the end you will want to bangtan to reach the sky and you will have glimpse of their music throught the years... so excited and also your reactions on point love hearing you guys.

I could be wrong. From what I understand, they are the first to show their real personalities thru the vlogs. One way BTS broke the mold is that they did these vlogs unedited to show themselves. Others in the idol industry only present their perfect selves, these “gods and goddesses of K-pop”. So their fan base fell in love with them and really appreciated how real and imperfect they were. Even showing their pimples and naming them was so refreshing compared to others. And not to say others didn’t vlog here and there. Just that BTS shows us what we lovingly call crack content, their mistakes and all

Since BTS didn't have the influence and power because they came from a small company, so they weren't invited on TV shows, interviews and all that stuff that was like a huge promotion and the main way to do it at that time and if they did, they were treated badly. That's why BigHit started sharing their own content and created their own reality shows. Other idols from big companies appeared on these shows all the time but now since they saw the impact that BTS had and the approach with their fans, they also started releasing this type of content. I would say the majority of the 3rd and 4th generation of kpop groups now have their own type of reality show tho Sorry if my English bad Can't wait to watch the rest of this Docu-series with you guys 💜

please note that when the guys say their ages they are stating their korean age not international age. They are younger by 1 to 2 years in international age.

Your intro by the way is the cutest thing ever… I love it 💜✨🦖

I don't know how many times I have watched each chapter but I will definitely watch each chapter again with you. I enjoyed hearing your thoughts and commentaries during the video. Thank you for being respectful and genuine.

Rise of Bangtan is a great series to know more about tannies

i had never seen rise of bangtan, though i had heard much about it, so im watching along you guys for the first time. very excited about it haha

Funny thing is a guy who was saying "something big about to happen, that idol is already here" , he was addressing his junior not BTS. That guy is from big 3 companies

11:34 it sure if it’s super clear right away to newer army but what you just said right here is 100% the point of why they’re showing you how people view K-pop idols and kinda the way the industry runs and what they are trying to build into these groups…. But they’re also showing you how BTS doesn’t fit any of the things that they’re saying about what makes someone a K-pop idol… the mentality with BTS was never the same as their K-pop industry and the way that it is ran…. It’s why they’re showing you these things once you kinda get a vibe from BTS is bc what you just said right here is the entire point…. The things they’re saying about their almost perfect version of a K-pop idol is very different from BTS and how they even grew their career… but you’re spot on here!

Yes!!! I’ve been waiting for this!

I have never heard a point of view such as yours, reacting to Rise of Bangtan, especially the thing about trainee that is being couch and train by the agency... many if other reactor thinks that's kind of hard and harsh to dismissed and make all this kids gone through a lot of training and not guarantee debut, but you said that you wish record label in America willing to put in the work like those agency in South Korea....thank you for reacting this series....love you guys

I pretty exited about this one! Send you love guys, love your reactions! You both are very nice pople!

Re: 15:31, you're right. Bang Chan of Stray Kids was a trainee for 7 years before his debut, and was about to quit, because he thought they would never debut him with a group. He was supposed to debut years earlier with Got7 as one of their youngest. Now he's the leader of a younger group, Stray Kids, and they make most of their own music and often have to fight their agency to get tracks released their way. But Stray Kids is now one of the most successful 4th generation groups out there (Got7, BTS, etc are 3rd generation).

Back then it was unique to bts to release content and music as trainees since they are self made group they do everything by themselves they promote themselves since bighit didn't have the power to promote them but now companies start do the same

To be honest the kpop industry formula works up to a certain point. The difference between sports and kpop and the music Industry, is kpop realies on creative processes to create music, dance and content. Creativity needs to have open space and flow. Constricting your creativity to much, you kill it! Listening to your reaction kind of makes me wonder if this is part of the reason many groups only last for a couple of years. 🤔