ENGLISH CLASS REACTS TO BTS (방탄소년단) 'DNA' MV 

Unfortunately, due to the end of our ENGL 1101 course, we cannot post more reactions (including BTS's MIC Drop Remix). This course took place in the Fall 2017 semester and the semester has now ended. We thank everyone for commenting their requests and thoughts, and for the shares! Perhaps future courses will react to more content. For more information regarding the context/content of this course, please see below the "Read More." Remember everyone: keep hoping for more good days. - Course Instructor MORE DETAILED DISCUSSION: This was a composition class at a university and the course emphasized different composing modes (written, oral, visual, electronic, nonverbal, etc.). Students learned about rhetoric, rhetorical situations, genres and genres conventions, audiences, and aspects of the class theme, convergence culture. The course theme ("convergence culture") allowed students to approach different composing tasks (often with a media component) from the perspective of "fandom." That is, different parts of the course emphasized different elements of fandom. Topics such as “participatory culture,” “knowledge communities,” “transmedia storytelling,” and “transformative works” were approached through source media such as BTS, Star Wars, Marvel, and Harry Potter. Through the theme, students developed their skills in critical text analysis and production. In this case, they analyzed the BTS music videos’ transmedia storytelling and considered how that transmedia storytelling is engaged by various knowledge communities creating a “participatory culture” by “making meaning.” (Essentially, how the theories keep the fandom actively thinking and engaged with BTS's music. Big Hit's team does this extremely well, and so BTS is a good example.) In terms of learning outcomes, students were taking theory, applying it analytically, then clearly articulating their thoughts regarding how the different modes were utilized by the Big Hit production team and how that inspired conversation within the fandom. (As an ARMY, I recognized the way that the fandom was "activated" in a sense through circulation between various media platforms and how the storytelling of BTS's discography [including songs and MVs] continuously cultivated conversation within the fandom.) As for this reaction video, we discussed genre, circulation, and distribution. Essentially, how fandoms circulate content across media platforms and how that ultimately impacts the creation and distribution of texts in today’s world. “Reaction videos” have certain genre conventions. That is to say that there are elements that you see in a vast majority of reaction videos-- camera angles, tones, lighting, even backgrounds. Together, we watched several reaction videos and put our observations into action by creating our own reaction video. (Just as students might do in the future when creating other texts within their respective fields.) Likewise, we also spoke to reaction video producers to get their perceptions regarding their own reaction vids. Students chose different elements of the reaction video genre to opt-into and opt-out-of, which we thought would impact the circulation of the reaction video. Back when we had less than 1,000 views, students analyzed the data provided by RU-vid to see how our adherence to or departure from convention impacted the way the media circulated. (This was meant to put theory into actual practice and we never anticipated receiving as many views as we have, but this video’s circulation demonstrates what was discussed in class.) Students considered everything from the visual lack of response to the intriguing eye-catching title to the genuine-ness of the reaction, often placing that into the frame of rhetoric (emotional appeal, logical appeal, ethical appeal). Not to mention, hopefully, they had some fun doing it and tracking the data. Essentially, these activities were meant to cultivate skills and knowledges, which would then help students to explore topics critically within their particular disciplines as they advance further in their studies. Several students were able to apply observations attained from this and other exercises to a variety of disciplines, from architecture to biomed. As an instructor, I hope that the course provided building blocks on which they can further their understandings of modes and media, rhetoric, and audience. Thank you for your interest!

What if the teacher was like "Okay class today we are going to watch a video about Dna" then shows BTS 😁😁😁😁

*Non ARMYs watching BTS Mvs without knowing there are theories, while us ARMYs watching this, we are thinking about theories.*😂

Me randomly takes out army bomb from backpack *whole class*:were did u get that .....?

WTF HOW IS NO ONE SCREAMING- ALSO THAT GUY VIBING IN THE FRONT IS A RARE ONE, HE MUST BE PROTECCTED-

I’d be that one student that actually knows bts LOL

If my teacher ever showed this to me I’d be like *I have found my new favourite*

*sees galaxy in Jk's eye* woahhhh it's like a galaxy! wow!! That was in his eye??? oh my gawddd woah what??? What is this?!?? So (Jung)shook

Me if im the teacher: ok kids Yall didnt need homeworks or something, but yall need to know their names, birth, height, tallest to shortest, fanchant, all of their songs, where they are from, and also the maknae into the hyungs :> The students: wait what- The Army’s student: OK THIS IS MY SCHOOL

If my ELA teacher did this in class, I'd probably pay attention more...not that I don't or anything...

Me as a teacher. Okay guys! Today, we’re learning about kpop.... this is on your test so pay attention lmao

class teacher's lowkey ARMY..LMAOOOOO

teacher *is an army*: today we're going to learn about DNA....by bts me: OHMYGOD!! the teacher and me: *starts fangirling. class: .......

Teacher: put everything away we have a surprise **sees bighit logo** Me: OHMYGOSHBTSSSSSS (oh how i wish)

every time you see the word dna in your science book **you hear kookie whistling in your head **

i actually have a teacher who is an Army and her bias taehyunngg

I remember my teacher doing this once, I was super confused at first, because I was new to the whole K-pop thing, but like ten seconds into the song I yelled out "how can there be 7 men THIS PERFECT!?" and most of the girls started agreeing with me😂

me if I was a teacher

If I had a car, I'd name him Jimin so I can park Jimin

if i was a teacher: me: ok class for homework u have to listen to all of bts's songs!:)

Girls : OMFG SO HANDSOME, STARING AT THE SCREEN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE Boys : Jealous Teacher : IMMA ARMY SO I PUT THIS SONG😂😂

If It Was A Science Class It Would Make More Sense Because DNA 😂 You Get It Okay I'll Leave

OMG I actually convinced my science teacher to play DNA and she AGREED!

Science Teacher: Class, yesterday were were talking about DNA so let's watch something of our DNA and why we have them Me: *raises hand* ✋ Teacher: Yes? Me: So that means we're watching BTS DNA? Teacher: Is it talk about the importance about DNA? Me: Yes Teacher: ..... Also it was funny because in my science class we were reading about our blood and all and it said DNA so I thought of the song. Wasn't paying attention but singing DNA in my head!

I can just imagine me in that class Singing and dancing and my two bffs just like "shush please be normal"

I’m surprised no one said ‘those are some handsome guys’

*I was focus on girls if they are ARMY or not* are they?? 😅😅😅

Wow. I'm impressed. I've seen more of a reaction from the boys than the girls. Also it would be so awesome if you could post their overall analysis, just for, you know, science hahahaha

If my teacher played this song in class I would absolutely stand up & dance knowing that I'm not the only Army in my class😂💕 IM A PROUD ARMY 😍

These ppl: Get to watch, discuss and analyse BTS MVs for English class. Me: Has to read and complete an assessment on To Kill A Mockingbird for English class. *I hate my life.*

2:00 I found a Namjoon stan... JUST LOOK AT HER SMILE!!!!!!!

So in my ela class my teacher looked up song lyrics for an assignment on google. And in the news feed i saw bts about the amas and i lowkey started having a seizure in my desk and nobody understood except my friends who were giving me the taehyung look i was sO DONE

Class the whole time: O.o interesting Armys: INTENSELY STARES* What is wrong with these people?!

If my teacher would do this, I would just scream and fangirling.

If this was my class they would have been like “Ewww Kpop” Save me from these peasants 💔

i wonder if any of the guys are questioning their sexuality after this video LOL

3:25 looks like jimin had another accident

If it were to happen in my class I would start screaming the hell outta me

Teacher: “Okay class, today I will show you a music video about DNA.” *Shows BTS*

If I was in the class I would’ve screamed BTS!!!!

the boys be vibing while the girls be confused lol

I would like to be in that class

I like who the boys were more hype up, i see you're a man of culture instructor

Can this be my teacher? Can you move to our school? No? Ok

head of school: you’re going to be teaching this english class this semester me: okay thanks me: *walks into class* me: today we’re going to react to dna by bts-

*BTS: Mic Drop Remix please*

Turning the world into ARMY

That one guy at 2:42 is me lol 😂

Reason why I want to be a teacher: I can force my students to listen to kpop everyday. It will make them more ~¤☆♤♡cultured♡♧☆¤~

All of them look dead inside...

I wasn't even paying attention to their reactions I was just watching BTS Dna mv ft. Students on the side

I wish my English teacher was like that! But no she is pretty stuck up and always talks about her family and failing our class.

I would probably be the one screaming internally "it's my time to shine"

So you're telling me your class reacted to the whole HYYH cycle and you didn't film it!!!??? nooooooo. Just kidding, but I love this reaction! Group reactions are always the most interesting.

In conclusion: Everyone googled BTS after class that day.

I had a hard time watching this, I get so jealous

*If I was in a class that would react to BTS I’d be that one kid being quiet but fangirling inside 😅 and look for peoples different opinions abt my interest it’s fun 👀*

I love how this MV was dealt during classAwesome

To that only dude vibing, we are proud...

If they did this in my class i would have been singing and dancing already

03:24 take a clear look at the MV. When Jiminie is showing his shoulders there's Yoongi in the back doing the same!!😍💕

I would've been the one who would actually do the DNA symbol

0:13. I'm dreaming or he said Taehyung 😭😭 It's Jungkook dude

Me: supposed to be watching their reactions Also me: Only watching the mv😂😅❤️

I thought this wasn't real ...

If i react to this with all my classmates the whole class will be looking at me 😂

The quiet ones secretly dig it

2:42 I've never shouted "ME" so loud, me and the guy in the front can be bestfriends.

"It's like the 80's" Me: I am.. disgusted

How can they stay so calm?! I've been reacting like I was discovering the mv for the first time in my life !

More reactions plzzzzz XD BTS- MIC Drop is good too and of course other songs.

i would have started shaking, trying to hide my army-ness

Wish they would show this at my school

This people seeing bts MV and reacting to it in there class. Me dying with assignments, reading and writing and also crying for not getting any answer for maths correctly but trying for my whole life. Wow my life is amazing 😭😭😭

They weren't really reacting tho

This is the class lesson... *Beautiful-Perfect Men* class

Why can’t my classes do this!!??

Where can I sign up for this class?😆

Please react to mic drop remix mv and mic drop mcount live stage !!

When i grow up,i want to be sitting in college watching bts MVs all day like them.

If that was me I’d be like: PUUUTTT YOOOO AA*** OOONNNN MEEEE army’s understand...

This is literally me when i watched DNA for the very 1st time🔥🔥🔥

i can see a bunch of future ARMYS in the class...lol

Plot twist : they are all BTS fans but tryin hard to not scream and draw attention cuz they being recorded

I hope they r a army

* suddenly sees Galaxy * "Woahh!!!" "It's like a galaxy" "what's happening?!!!?" " WOW" " oh my gosh" "what is this???" * realizes it's in jungguk's eye * "That was in his eye?!???!" "wOah" why were they so surprised to see a galaxy lmao

But MIC Drop completes the whole story, it's the end of an era, the most important key!!! There is so much symbolism in it and relates to everything since debut which all previous MV's are represented in the video.

If I was in that class I would legit bring out my bts merch stash in my bag and start screaming

the guy with the blonde hair at the front passed the vibe check

They were all freaking out from his eye and im here like "you children are in for a surpriseeee"

Mic Drp Remix pleaseeeeeee

Me in the hallway hearing this: Do YoU kNoW bTs?!

my first reaction watching this was like- 0:40 *oooOoh naice hair V~*

My entire year group know how much I like BTS cause I don’t shut up about it in class, I’m the kid who sits listening to bts during the lesson work

Me : “IM WARNING U FELLOW BOYS THEIR GONNA MAKE YOU FEEL GAY OR EVEN GAY”

How can you stay this calm after watching DNA !?????? Its impossibile!!!!

Sometimes I wish I didn't know bts so that I could discover them again.... it must be so mindblowing On the other hand I'm proud to be an army for almost 6 years now😂

The girls are shaking at such flawleSS SKIN The men are quaking at such fiNe BoDIeS

If I was a teacher I wouldn’t even teach normally I would teach the history of bts and constantly talk about them

U all r so lucky that u all can see bts mvs in school ....but my school in India does alow seeing anything else other than study topics....😣😣😣