FIRST TIME EVER hearing BTS, Black Swan REACTION! - Jersh Reacts 

“this is a young band it seems like” they’ve actually been around for a while, this album was to celebrate their 7th anniversary! the members are all in their early to late 20s ☺️

Backstreet Boys, never ever ever did anything close to this.....

I'm a grown man so I thought kpop would be lame. But what fascinates me about BTS is their video production, their rapping skills, their insane dance skills, their use of symbology and overarching storylines through separate videos, and their overall story. Some of them were underground rappers that never had an interest in kpop

BTS armypedia full performance is the best to see their vocals/rap without any of the glamour :)

I know some people may recommend their newer or more internationally successful songs, but if you ever did decide to react to more music from BTS then I suggest "Spring Day". It's a very beautiful song and is so popular in South Korea that it hasn't left the Melon weekly chart since its release a few years ago. The music video is also stunning and I think you might enjoy it.

also this song has a lot of autotune for a reason in short the theme of their latest album is a celebration of their 7 years together so blending their voices together was part of that symbolism as their fan I was confused too bc I couldnt recognize their voices individuallly but that was the purpose of the song to begin with, most of their songs dont have it and if u hear them live they all sound exactly like the recording of their songs so it doesn't matter and yes their live performances are insane

The entire song is inspired by a quote from Martha Graham (an American dancer and choreographer, one of the so-called "great four" founders of American modern dance): "A Dancer dies twice. The first time is when he stops dancing, and this first death is much more painful." This is what the guys are singing about: how, after becoming well-known stars and celebrities, they can lose love for their work, thereby losing themselves. They remind themselves, their listeners, and, of course, their fans that the most important thing in creative work is creativity, not fame and popularity. You can't let fame, wealth, and almost intangible success overshadow the most important goals of your creative path. For both dancers and singers, the first death is the loss of interest and love for their own works, for their work: the loss of passion and the urge to create - that's what really scares the most popular group in the world.

BTS is a world class group. They are amazing artists that produce and compose their songs with help of their label Big Hit. They are really involved in their own music and the message they want to spread from each song and album. They are successful as a group and as solo artists. They were honored by their own president and have achieved so many goals. “Started from the bottom and now are on the top”. I’m summary: - Their music is deep. - They have a storyline that goes through many MVs and it still goes. - Their dance choreographies are meaningful and the live performances are another level. - They have so many talents. I hope you read my comment :)

Their age range is 22- 28. These are their ages in the U.S, ages work differently in Korea. In Korea, you're a year or two older because they count you as 1 when you're born.(help me if I'm wrong ARMY💜)

What are the reason of bts success >Lyrics >their love and passion for music from the beginning >rapping/singing/dancing/acting(their voices are unique , rapping style is unique) >produce/write/composed songs >their love for fans is like bestfreind or family >album concept tells story or art >music videos high-quality, tell stories or art. >choreography >albums shows growth of a person (very hardworking)

bts are the biggest boygroup right now they are 3 rappers and 4 vocalists they do a lot of genres along the way u will see that their music is just not pop they do r&b, rap, and even rock in their older music also their lyrics are very deep they talk about topics like depression, self acceptance, self love, anxiety and many more and yes they write and produce their own music which in the kpop industry is a rare thing bc some other groups aren't allowed to do it I cant wait for you to check out more of their stuff as a group and also as soloists u should react to fake love next i think you will like it and also bts are so much better than the back street boys or any other boyband they are in another level of artistry

There's a version of this with classical instrumentation (Black Swan Art Film), which you might like better. I don't think you'll understand with one video why they have the largest fan base, though. We'll be here if you decide to continue your journey.

Interesting the things you take up. They put out a documentary (commentary : Dialogue) about the newest album and the use of real music vs the digital music in their songs. Black swan sounds digitalised. They are wholesome performers and their lives are lit. Some concerts they use a live band. Also most lyrics are about arts, philosophy, psychology and social context. There is an alternative storyline and many fans find it fun to figure out that (it is kind of a puzzle) the genre is wide Dionysius is a litt live performance.

this was so unexpected but i love it omfgg!! bts are the best and are arguably the biggest boyband in the world rn, and have been for a few years now, they are south koreas national pride and the nations boygroup. although they’re more of a hip-hopish and rap heavy group, its amazing how they just make it work with every type of sound and genre they do and they just know how to do music unlike others. black swan was about ones passion being lost or gone and how losing it is like dying

I KNEW you would eventually get into BTS!!

I really like how this guy went deep into the meaning of the song and the performance and all that instead of how most RU-vidrs who are just like “oh it’s so catchy” or “this song is sick!” Without really looking at the meaning. Don’t get me wrong BTS’ songs are super catchy and nice but the lyrics are amazing too and most of BTS’ songs have a really deep meaning if you focus on finding it.

funny, i normally watch BTS and k-pop reactions all the time and you're the only "normal" music video reactor i watch and now you're reacting to them too haha. and you did a really good job getting the message right! also they don't usually use this much autotune. they're a really experimental group. they try different elements in their music all the time.

What makes people love BTS is more than their music and talent which is a huge part but it's also who they are as people. They have done so many good things and inspired so many people with their moving lyrics that touch on topics that aren't normally discussed in Korea. They talk about self love and encourage others to love themselves. They work ridiculously hard and write and produce their own music. They also truly appreciate their fans. They were the underdogs that rose up. If you wanna know a little background on where they came from and how far they've progressed is watch BTS nobodies to legends. Either 2018 or 2019 version or both.

You should check out Dionysus by bts. I think you'll really like it! There is no music video, but their live performances are amazing. If you want to hear something that shows off their natural voices you could check out Make It Right on Stephen Colbert. There is also a live performance of Black Swan (their first live performance of the song) on the James Corden show.

I'M SURPRISED!!!! If you plan to react more of BTS songs, I recommend 'Euphoria' 'Epiphany' 'DNA' 'Fake Love' 'Mic Drop' 'Spring Day' ahhhhh I could type all day.

Brace yourself, thousands of Army's (their fanbase) are coming to watch you from now on hahahha

I have also never heard any BTS, so it was like I was reacting with you! haha

The oldest member is almost 30 years old 😅 but they look young hehe. Theyve been together for 7 years since debut & more than 7 years if you include them not debuting yet. Pls react to BTS ON MV the kinetic manifesto film come prima😊 BTS is very versatile. They have all kinds of genre..they can be poppy, rock, hiphop, r&b, ballad anything..😊

I think that's the appeal of K-pop in general. It's not only the music, but the whole performance that combines music, dance, stage precense and outfits. The western world has had similar concept of making the music more than just the song, but the production values and work ethic in South Korea has changed the whole concept into the K-pop we see today.

I really appreciate how thoughtful your analysis was of this song. Just the fact that you read the lyrics was great. I'd say the lyrics are the main reason I like BTS. I initially wrote them off as another flashy boyband and then regretted it because I lost so much time when I could have been listening to their music! There are lots of kpop groups that I'm just not into because they sing about the same boring stuff western pop does -- being badasses, angry about a boyfriend/girlfriend, wanting to get freaky, blah blah blah. BTS sings about things that matter. Their last albums have been heavily influenced by Jungian psychology and perceptions of self, and they've spoken at the United Nations, as well as launched a UNICEF campaign to end youth violence. They do have some cheeky songs, because you can't be serious all the time. :) But the newer ones are actually written with intention and deeper meaning than it first seems. Some of their freshman stuff is not my thing (they were just teenagers back then, so it didn't really appeal to me). But their sound matured as they did (they are all in their twenties -- the oldest has to enlist in the South Korean army by the end of the year) and they've been doing this since 2013. They are overall amazing performers and amazing human beings, and I'm so glad you checked them out. :) Edit to add: If you want to see their live stuff (and a different side to them), check out Come Back Home + No More Dream + Mic Drop. Such a good performance that shows off their rap/hiphop roots.

I would love to see you react to their live MMA 2019 performance. It will blown you away and leave you speechless. Literally the best live performance I have ever witnessed. ☺️💜

Definitely react to their live performances! You can hear their voices naturally there since they sing, rap and dance live all together 💞

Whoa, I loved this reaction! I appreciate how you pulled up the lyrics with the intention of understanding them, and your commentary is so valuable. It seems like you really went into this with no bias. I really agree that with BTS, the entire performance and production is part of their artistry. The best part is that they also genuinely care about the music (self-produced and self-written!), but of course everything coming together makes it even more complete. You obviously have a lot of ARMY in the comments giving you information, so ill just leave my comment at this. THANK YOU for your open mind, and thank you for this reaction. Automatic LIKE from me. Keep it up!

Love watching someone who actually appreciates and notices everything: dance, melody, lyrics, performance. BTS excels at all this like no one else these days.

I have MAD respect for first time reactors that look at lyrics. Props to you!

I love my bts guys ...the song also have an mv with some talented kids with a contemporary dance theme .It was part of one of bts projects where they promote art and they teach people about contemporary culture [the project its called CONNECT BTS ] Also this song its part of their album ''Map of the soul 7'' which its based entirely on Jung's Map of the Soul ...a book that explores the conscious and unconscious ...Backstreet Boys are not even close in comparison to BTS , in fact Bts are what Backstreet Boys wanted to be all their lives but they never succeeded :]]]]], these boys talk about serious things and they support important matters not only with their goodwill but also with a big percent of money that goes to UNICEF and they are like that because there was a time in their lives when they shared one room and struggled to pursue their dreams...

Thanks for your reaction! I really enjoyed your analysis. BTS is a great group to react to - they’ve got such a wide variety of music from hip-hop, pop, EDM, ballads, even some rock sprinkled in. You’re right - I love their dancing and ability to entertain, as well as their music.

Yesssss!!! Been waiting for you to react to BTS! Hope you do more! :D

Your thoughts are the exact thing I think a lot about as well. With BTS,you are absolutely right, it's the combination of everything,from talent and dedication to attention to details and production value,that constantly keeps you on your toes,stimulates senses and thought process and leaves you wishing for more. In addition,their personalities not only as performers but also as what they are behind the spotlight, that's really endearing and precious for all of us. Two years ago my interests in music were so far away from what is considered k-pop, it was never my for taste. But the very first time I saw BTS in particular,their message and wholesomeness just jumped on me through the screen. I still consider it as one of the best discoveries I ever had.

i was a teenage girl at the height of bsb and nsync. bts goes way above and beyond what they did. and thats not dissing them.

You should react to fake love, blood sweet and tears,mic drop by the whole group and outro:tear,ugh,ddange by BTS rap line And the truth untold,house of cards by BTS vocal line Btw love your videos😊♥️💘💛💚💙💜❤️💝💓💖💞💕

Thank u for honest reaction! 💜 I hope you're going to react to more of their songs. They talk about really meaningful topics and really love what they're doing. They show us so much of themselves, help us through our hard times and comfort us with their lyrics. I'm sure if you're gonna get into their music and them more, you'll understand Loved your reaction and thoughts ☺

There MV and Lyrics reference mostly is on ARTs and Literature , but there musics have all diferent genres

It’s great how quickly you grasped the meaning of the song!! I’d love to see you react to them again :)

This song really lends itself to the entire discussion on how important the actual song is versus the packaging and also to the comparison of computer versus ~real instrument since multiple versions exist. I personnally go back and force between both the classical and the modern version of black swan, there's definitely something almost hypnotic about this version that makes me come back to it, while the classical version is so laden with emotion that I sometimes feel as if it's causing me pain. Thank you for your lovely reaction!

I appreciate your reaction and the positive feedback! It’s a bit hard to base them on one MV and to understand why they are so popular, especially Black Swan since it’s very different. They are versatile with different genres so you can’t exactly pin them down to a single genre. If you end up watching more I’d recommend these videos and explain why. Spring Day (this song has forever been a favorite of mine because the message and meaning of the MV and song itself is very deep and sad, but also in a way hopeful. It’s more of a Brit pop vibe, but nonetheless a ballad type song), Mic Drop (this one is for people more into Hip Hop and Rap, the MV is filled with Hip Hop dancing as well), ON come prima manifesto film (the song is called on but this specific MV has the famous Blue Devils marching band featured and includes real recorded instruments from a marching band, along with a choral group, and the dancing is phenomenal. Overall one of the best performances imo), Fake Love (has more of a dark vibe, lyrics are deep, different aesthetic overall), Singularity (solo song from V, but chosen because it’s an R&B choice and the MV is really nice), Shadow (solo from Suga, this one is a rap solo but has a bit of a rock feel for me towards the end), and if you really want a bubble gum pop type song Boy with Luv fits that.

I like the fact that you put in the effort to find the lyrics and study them.

OMG!! i´ve been waiting for this moment so much :D

Actually bts is a group with deep hip-hop roots haha. They do pop songs too thou, as well as a blend of other genres. I really love how deep this song is too. Anyone with a passion who's thinking of turning it into their job also can relate to their fear.

YES JERSH. I have been waiting for this moment, bless u child

BTS first got together in 2010 and formed through the next 3 years until officially debuted in 13th june 2013 with all 7 members , so they've been a band for 7 years , they've been organically growing through the years with hard work from an unknown small group from somewhere in S.korea to blewing up in their country back in 2015 , gaining global fame in 2017 ,to being among first class artist in the united states selling millions of copies and selling out staduims in 4 different continant ! their recent album released this year in 21th feb is already the best selling album of the year , surpassing eminem , justing bieber with 5.4M copies !! I hope we get to see more of BTS in the channel

I really liked ur reaction and i liked that u read the lyrics and tried to understand what they we trying to express, the guys are talented, some of them are rappers (they were underground rappers), some vocalist and even tho all of them dance there are members who are more profesional and were even in schools of dance or competition before being in the group AND they are really involved in composing and producing (some of them even produce for other artist)

So as someone who *loves* good melodies just letting you know you’re going to find an abundance in bts’s discography. Seriously of all the artists I’ve heard they consistently create good melodies with no fail in every single song (the bsides too)

Continue reacting to this group please , you will love them!

I subbed to your channel because of your Melanie Martinez reactions, because I love her. But I also absolutely LOVE BTS, and I hope you do more from them. Though I want to apologize in advance for the flood of people (all with different opinions and level of enthusiasm). ARMY can be a bit intense, but its all out of love.

Thay are nothing like back street boys... BTS are one of a kind... these boys are 1000% in a league of their own 💜

BTS has been releasing quality music since their start in 2013. I randomly found them in 2014, which lead me to add every single BTS song at the time to my playlist. That was a lot of songs, especially for a group that's only been around for a year. But when I liked 99% of everything I heard, I knew there was no going back. Besides the music, their performance, their energy, their passion, and even their personalities are like big lucky bonuses.

thank you so much for taking time to react to bts!! just wanted to clarify a few things: they aren't a pop/k-pop band. bts don't like being called a k-pop group or being limited to genres of music. they say the genre of their music is bts. but, they do have pop, rock, hip-hop (bts were originally a hip-hop group), etc. the only difference is that their music is in korean. the group consists of seven members: rm, jin., suga, j-hope, jimin, v, and jung kook. they have four vocalists (jimin, v, jung kook, and jimin) and the other three are rappers (suga, j-hope, rm). they do have songs with less auto tune, but they also have a few songs with a lot more. it'd be much appreciated if you didn't compare bts to any western boy bands. bts aren't your usual boy group. they discuss many more important topics. the journey to self love, their past issues with mental health, the school system, the love they have for both their music and their fandom, etc. jung kook has discussed his lost childhood since he was only fifteen when bts debuted and was thirteen during the training process. they put a lot of hard work into their music and were trainees for years. and, bts are actual dancers. jimin was in school for dancing, he mostly did contemporary (which was the dance style for "black swan", which was why he was mostly center. he was the one with blue hair. :( my baby.) and, j-hope helps choreograph and teach the other members their choreography since he is the dance leader of the group. before bts, he did street dancing and was in a group. so no, they aren't anything like nsync or the backstreet boys. thank you again!! :)

I hope you react to BTS' other songs like Fake Love, ON, Spring Day, Blood sweat and tears.

THIS NEW JOURNEY WITH BTS IS GONNA BE EXCITING AND I'M HERE FOR IT, I DIDN'T KNOW I NEED IT BUT YES HERE WE ARE

I really enjoyed your commentary on this! This might be one of the best first takes on bts I have seen on RU-vid. :) I enjoy metal myself but somehow ended up a BTS fan. Don't ask me how.

Lyrics and storytelling is the most important, that made me a BTS fan. But you are right, performace, visual production and dance is a huge plus. Still, to me, lyricism, storytelling, cultural value are the most outstanding. I would admit versatility is another big appeal. And, to me, their entertainment content and characters makes me more emotionally attached to them as people.

They have AMAZING live shows. And it’s not even an exaggeration. They’re concerts are almost 3 hours long and they’re performances on Korean award shows are INSANE. The MAMA2019 was almost 40 min of the performing and letting everybody's chin on the floor

You’re right, their live performances are outstanding, better than any American stars that I know. In Kpop the whole package matters, it’s not a music genre. That includes choreography, performance and much more (tbh I don’t know too much about kpop I‘m mainly a BTS fan). It’s great how quickly you grasped the meaning of the song!! I’d love to see you react to them again :)

They dnt usually do a lot of auto tune but it was for the purpose n meaning for this song/album

Thank you for taking the time to read the lyrics I love it ❤️

Got chills when you said the translations out loud

Looved your interpretation and hearing your thoughts! Definitely looking for more from you. Thank you Sir!

They debuted in 2013 and have many genres. BTS is great. Anything by them I love. They range around 22-27 years old. They started as hip hop.

Okay! So! For most of us, it's not like we found them, it was the other way around, they found us when we were in a difficult spot. I can speak for myself, BTS saved my life, had they not found me then, I would've probably comm*tted s**c*de back in early 2017. They are good people who love music and performing, and who genuinely care about their fans and having a positive impact.

To be honest, Backstreet Boy and one direction can’t really compete to most of the existing kpop boy groups.

I like your respectful comment and well explained thoughts. thank you!

Nobody: Jersh when RM comes on: O-O

Tf how can someone get soo many references by just watching a single song. You are now my favorite reactor

More BTS!!!! you shoud react to their Live performance... They sing live while dancing and they all sound exactly like the reconding of their songs

Think you came very close to the meaning of the song right off the bat. Go you! Welcome to the BTS journey. Yes please do more! You might want to start with an overview video about them just for context. Am sure you’ve had some recommended...if not let me know and I’ll post the link. What you watched is very recent (they have 7 years of content) and yes it’s highly produced and beautiful...but don’t be fooled, these guys don’t ‘need’ auto tune or special effects...they just care about giving their best every single time. Keep up the good work. Subscribed.

Kpop is the whole package :) it's integrated content that encompasses visuals, music, dancing, clothing, personality, and production. That's what makes it so entertaining for many people and the kpop industry really perfects what the US market may be lacking.

If you like Black Swan, they performed this song live in the James Corden 'Late late show'. I recommend it, it's worth it. So beautiful. 💜💜💜

Rapline : Rm , Suga , jhope Vocal line : Jungkook , Taehyung , Jimin , Jin. Main producers from the group : rapline but vocal line also take part in producing/writing. (big hit producers also help in producing) they all work together on group songs. (Individual major work) Rm : mixtape , mono playlist , collaboration with other artist for winter flower song, write his own rapverse in every bts song. Suga : Agust D mixtape , write his own rapverse in every bts song , collaboration with other artists as rapper/producer like SugaxIU ,Halsey Ft Suga , SugaxSuran, working on 2nd mixtape . Jhope :hope world mixtape , write his own verse in every bts song. Taehyung : songs written 4Oclock song ft Rm , winter bear , stigma ,scenery , sweet night ost for drama, inner child ,working on his mixtape or songs . Jimin : promise solo song , help in writing lie his solo song with big hit producers. Jin : tonight , write awake song with jhope, help in writing love is not over. Jungkook : main producer of love is not over , magic shop , help in writing dead leaves and run songs, co writer of his solo song my time , mixtape is coming soon.

loved this reaction!

if you're confused about the shadow. please investigate the running concepts that they take from album to album. the wings for example are reoccurring throughout their career. their creativity and artistry really is a rabbit hole tho. be careful.

When you are alone and watch reaction video not to feel alone

You would love their live performances. It would be amazing if you checked out more of their songs. They have songs in all genres for everyone.

You're an amazing person. Don't let anyone make you, tell you or think about yourself different🙏🏽💟✨God bless

Your comments were so accurate. I just subscribed because I loved how you evaluated the song and understood the message. BTS is gold, please check other songs also. I would recommend Fake love, Mic Drop, On (kinetic manifesto film). And you can switch official subtitles on BTS MVs.

Some things about this boys. Bts Is south Korean group, this days people prefer don't mix them with kpop ** 1. They are 7, 4 vocalist, 3 rappers (2 underground rappers) all dancers. Actually the older have 28 years. 2. Bts compose and produce their own music, so is very personal, they talk about mental health, politics, society, their fans, self love, etc 3. They have a story behind their videos so is difficult to new people understand, we (the armys) have to read a several books and study set, philosophy, psychology and mythology to understand. Their last album for example was "map of the soul:persona" and is inspired by the psychologist book the map of the soul by Jung. 4. The army love them because they are good people who through a lot of bad things to be where they are now, and even being famous they stay humble. 5. They have a lot of genres and you can find subtitles in every possible language. **Bts always present themselves as a Korean group, and always said they don't want to be labeled in a genre or industry. The fans also do not want to be mixed with kpopers, (most of us aren't kpop fans) we don't have the same ideals

Thoughtful and intelligent commentary, thank you for your reaction. I hope you will react to more BTS 💜 Regarding the intentional use of autotune in Black Swan, I think it effectively creates a sense of "jadedness" as they sing about losing their passion for music and artistry. 💜

I fell in love with ur channel bc of Melanie and Billie but omg I never thought you’d do this i LOVEEEeEeEeEeE

BTS is literally art!

Also their concept for love yourself was based on theory of Carl Jung's theory of personality and black swan belongs to the shadow part

Jimin was the guy with blue hair and did a lot of the solo contemporary parts in this MV. he's one of the main dancers of the group along with j-hope who is a main dancer and dance leader of the group. Jimin was a top contemporary student in the Busan High School of Arts and had some background in popping before learning contemporary Please can you react to some more BTS - i would recommend: Blood, Sweat and Tears, Fake Love, DNA, Spring Day, Fire and Dope

I hope you go the same route with BTS you did with Melanie, bcs BTS have been doing the "music video universe" for a longer time than her. Their music videos connect and tell a story, we call it the Bangtan Universe. BTS is celebrating their 7th anniversary on June 13th, so they aren't a young band at all. Every artist uses autotune and BTS don't use it much to "perfect" their voices, they use it more for stylistic choices, here in Black Swan, the autotune makes them all sound fairly similar: it's all of them coming from the same point, sharing the same worries, the same fears.

YESSS DO MORE BTS!!!

Please react to more!! theyre seriously amazing! Live vocals you gotta react to!

Anything of BTS is fantastic!

For a neutral guitar, acoustic person, I recommend Promise by Jimin. A very stripped back but absolutely amazing song💜

This was interesting. I'll probably come back to see if they hold my interest.

Him: "theres a lot of auto tune, which isnt what i was expecting" oh honey bear you gotta see them live now

The song is purposefully heavy on autotune because of it's meaning 😊

Yes you are right there live performances are nuts. I recommend checking out "MMA 2019" (That was an award show but it looked more like a BTS concert)

The live performance of black swan on the James corden show is really great! I’d also recommend ‘BTS- ON (kinetic manifesto film)’ ☺️

Also, I believe that the song is bout how one day music will no longer fill them with the same passionate fire as before, or even if there came a day when they stopped creating music.

also about the auto tune part here, it was intentional. you would need context here. so this song is part of the album MAP OF THE SOUL:7 which looks into their whole career as an artist and they try to portray their emotions and them AS A GROUP. so they did the auto tune in order to make their voices seems almost non distinguishable and them as ONE. you should never ever miss out on their lyrics. they have expressed their insecurities as an artist, i.e, their fear of falling out of love of their passion for music as they get more and more popular with time. they believe that an artists dies twice, the first is when they lose their passion for the art and second hen they physically die and the first death is always more painful. however, as the second half, they suddenly wake up in their studios and realised that music is all they have. they saw inside themselves after a lot of contemplation and came up with the conclusion that they are not going to be swayed away by such insecurities. the first half of the song expresses their existential crisis and fear but by the second half, they state they will not let this fear devour them. they will fight against it.

Plz check their live performances, you can hear them without auto tune and amazing performance And the production on their MVs is always insane. And this is not just any boy band. This is the biggest Music Boy Band currently in the world. And the song has a deeper meaning based on the Black Swan. This song is about their fear of losing their passion. Most of their MVs include a lot of book references and Artwork

Korean entertainments go far and beyond when it comes to the music, videos and performances. They invest A LOT, time, money, everything. I discover my love for Koreans via 2EN1, a dismantle girl group now but with this amazing presences, voices and stage vibes!