Is This the MEANING of SHADOW?! | BTS 'Interlude : Shadow' EXPLAINED Reaction 

I'll leave the message SUGA once said: "You are born to be real, not to be perfect."

Look at Bookish Theories. That explanation is even better.

I love Celeste too but I think bookish theories was better for this concept. I think she won in your vote because she’s most familiar for army. And was probably the most watched compared to the others.

You guys should’ve watched Bookish Theories, BTS Universe is much more complex than that. Bookish theories really goes in depth with all the symbolism,lyricism,and cinematography of videos/VCRs and songs. Bookish Theories really understand what the jungian theory about Map of the soul is all about. 10/10 recommend.

I don't know if people have already told you guys this but BTS base their album concepts around books and psychological theory. So usually with each comeback there's a book to go along with it. I know some armys read it and do a book club. As for keeping up with all the hidden meanings and theories, do whatever works best for you! If you like to pay attention and come up with them yourself, go for it. If you like other people to find it first and then explain it to you (me), that's okay too. A lot of the theories blow up on Twitter so that's how I keep up. Last but not least, I love the talk at the end of this video. When it comes to embracing your Shadow, I think it's important to remember that it's not a once and done thing. Our Shadow can morph and change depending on what moment we are in our life and it's never something we fully live without. That being said, each time we embrace our Shadow, it gets easier to do it the next time.

6:15 the sketches O!RUL8,2? (Oh! Are you late, too?) is the first extended play by BTS and was released as the second album after 2 Cool 4 Skool

Adding my voice in again. I’d definitely watch the other two as well, please. I especially liked Bookish Theories for her insight and research. Happy watching! 💜

More people know Xceleste however recently I find Bookish Theories videos is easier to understand. So yeah maybe you can watch Bookish Theories by yourself or react to it.

Usually, I would have chosen Celeste too, but for this video, I find that Jose or even Bookish explanations are better and more elaborate.

this is one of the reason why i love and support BTS, their song is like a story that you can relate to and the sign what the boys are feeling right now, and their music and lyrics are growing the more you involved with it the more you want to dive deeper, you learned and grow with it, BTS is really a powerful PERSONA ICON ❤️

Celeste didn't mention the lettering on Sugas tan outfit. There is a "Y and some numbers." I've heard that those stand for the name of the actual motorcycle Suga wrecked back early early on in his training at Big Hit. Has anyone else heard this?

You guys have no idea how connected bts is their music videos are keys to every puzzle its not just a random video i love you guys and yes bts are human and i hate how people wont let them live

Bookish theories and Jose Ochoa are good explanations too.

This is what I love about BTS music the most. The artistry, the meaning, the amount of details, the references they used... you could really tell how much effort they put in every comeback. they just don't write random lyrics, they study things and apply it to their music. this is what makes them different with everybody and what impresses me the most 💜

The questions he answered are : 1: P: Who am I? S: I am you , you are me. 2: P: How you feel? S: I'm scared. 3: P: How are you feeling right now? S: I'm afraid , Flying high is terrifying. 4: P: Do you wanna go? S: I found out running away is an option. 5: P: Do you wanna fly? S: Please , don't let me fly. 6: P: What's your dream? S: I wanna be a rapstar , King , rockstar , be at the top. 7: P: Do you think you're alive ? S: I came to my senses and I find myself here

Jose is great cause he shows how this can possibly link to fake love and the alternate reality storyline of BTS. I would recommend Xceleste video that explains the storyline. It seems that all BTS albums are linking to each other. Never thought at my age I would be learning literature, psychology, Greek Mythology, Art, and even a whole new language and culture. BTS is SO MUCH more then just music.

Yoongi always said he wanted to make music but never wanted to become famous. He dont like people invading his personal space more than others. He's happy they're succeeding but with success, his life becomes even less private. And still, the higher he gets, the more he's afraid of falling, not being enough. So his wants are clashing, and in the end he accepts that he cant run away from this. He cant have one without the other. The fear of failing, his passion for music, his want to be more succesful, his need to be alone, they're all a part of him. And he accepts this now

Suga's dealt w/anxiety/depression since before their debut & said he'll probably deal w/it the rest of his life in diff. intensities..Tho he said 2019 was probably his happiest ysar yet, he bared his soul to us (like RM did in Persona)...Looove these boiiiz for bringing realness to the table..I'm glad this is a darker Album, everyone, PLZ PRE-ORDER IT! The def. have created some amazing singles & so many amazing albums in such a short time, incredible hard workers smart, funny, deep, introspective, hard working to always do & be better, spreading mssg of loving yourself/look in the mirror..THX BTS co all this awesomeness!...Keep writing, keep soaring (but get rest, too)!!💜💜💜

I have such a FAT ass crush on Blaze, and his development!! He really is intuitive, and thorough with his thoughts about the boys!! 💜💜💜

Please look at the other two in your poll as well. Why only watch one when the three together give invaluable information that each one missed.

Cameron Philips video talking about Shadow, Suga and Yoongi is one of the best if not THE BEST video because he talks about Yoongi, Suga, BTS who are behind that song and not just about the symbolism and imagery! The best for that is DKDKTV! Also I don't know why JoseOchoaTV and Cameron Philip aren't more popular among newer ARMYs but Jose is a senior ARMY who has made videos about K-Pop for over 6 years and BTS videos for almost 5 years! Just like Cameron Philip - his videos are incredible! They are really genuine and relatable guys. And very deep into the fandom. Their non-reaction/explain videos are always spot on or at least a collection of the current speculations even if it doesn't come true) JoseOchoaTV and Cameron Philip (he is inredibly deep in the fandom, which is for senior ARMYs like me absolutely hilarious but admittedly not for everyone but he is one of my favorite people in general) and WhatchaGot2Say are my favorite reaction channels Form of Therapy, The Champ of Medium also because for me (just my opinion) those channels are the most genuine and lovely people/reaction channels and actual creators. I'm not counting xCeleste as a "reaction channel" here, we all know how sweet she is and neither DKDKTV but their past/exclusive patrion reactions are really enjoyable and in combination with their explain videos they have such an intersting point of view because they are korean and they really REALLY keep it real. I know Danny gets a lot of shit but I genuinely appreciate when someone voices their actual opinion, it's really refreshing! (also I love D-K NEWS) Those 7 channels are amazing! Sorry for that kind of rant but it frustrates me that a lot of (especially newer ARMYs) get caught up with so many channels that have such shady and clout-chasing vibes (IN MY OPINION)

I really respect BTS for taking us on this journey as they explore themselves as human beings and incorporate it into their artistry. To be able to let yourself be vulnerable in front of the whole world takes a lot of courage and, to me, speaks to their awareness of how important mental health and keeping grounded in reality is. When you think about it, how many celebrities have we lost because of the pressures associated with living in the limelight? Not only are BTS aware of the effects of their choices in life and where those choices have led them, but they are using their artistry to include us to make us more aware of how are actions and choices affect us individually. What they create is true art.

This video gives you the gist of it, but I just watched Bookish Theories, and her video goes more in depth, if yall are interested! 💜💜💜

Reason BTS is great is because they get you discussing topics you normally wouldn’t even think about. Look at this video, actually analyze the words spoken in this video. It’s profoundly deep. Without BTS I doubt you guys would have sat down and had this conversation with each other. 😁

You know what? His white(ivory) vest has a deep meaning. I heard that the meaning of the blue mark on his white vest indicates where he was injured in a car accident while his delivery part-time job when he was a trainee. And I heard that the small blue letter "YD250" is a type of motorcycle he was riding at the time of the accident.

and that reference they used from their old music, that's INTRO:0!rul8,2? please listen to it if you have the time, it's a good song/rap. the verses namjoon put in there saved me when i was feeling lost thus that intro is so special for me. 💜

BOOKISH THEORIES has the most comprehensive explanation and is still worth checking out, particularly if you wnt to pick up details for this comeback. Xceleste still my girl just she summarised more. however, as with BTS you can connect this with so many things eg fake love , dionysus, vlives etc etc

BTS never release mv without deep meaning.

Don’t forget to check out “We On” and “Hiphop Lover” y’all gonna love it

This is why I luv BTS Its because their music truly embodies what we are all going through, they are actually talking about emotions, moments in lives that some of us at times can not explain or are not able to share with others. This is what makes BTS such an influencer because they are not in it for the fame but for the music.

Bookish theories and joseochoatv who points out many interesting things to ponder

Get it Blaze!!!!!!This will be my first comeback too, so exited!!

**BOOKISH THEORIES** this time for a theory/explanation video!! It's more detailed & in depth with what's already presented to us. The visuals, lyrics, metaphors, symbolisms, past to present albums etc are all presented in there. 😱😍😁👍💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 #MapOfTheSoul7

WATCH “map of the soul: persona explained by a Korean” by dkdktv so you can understand better what persona, shadow and the next comeback ego (feb 3rd) means!

Blaze killed it 😀😀😀

I love XCELESTE & her channel plus she won the poll BUT most of the comments went to BOOKISH THEORIES. 😭 Maybe check that video too????? 😁👍💙

Nico, can you also check out Nobodies to Legends 2019 by XCeleste? She released it last week and I’m sure y’all will love it💜

You have to embrace your shadow to Love Yourself

Omg I couldn't be more happy then I am right now I love you guys purple you 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Look at the tape on his shoulder - it says Y yd250. That's the model of the Yamaha motorcycle Yoongi was on when he crashed with a car back in their early days. He got a shoulder injury that still bothers him - fits with the theme of the song. He talks about it in his solo song First Love, too. I recommend you check that song out. Hey Blaze - who dat!

Now we watch out for Ego since it represents reason, it will be the thing that will reconcile the persona and the shadow. Got this from bookish theories. Can't wait for the ego trailer.💜

Based on what I read and search part of BTS' comeback is called ‘Come prima’ is “most often used as a direction in music, and has the meaning “in the same manner as the first time.” It comes from Italian, in which language it has the literal meaning of “as at first.”

I’ve been trying to explain to my husband how much BTS has changed my life. You summed it up with the help of the guide, but your commentary gives me more to think about. Thank you. Bless all of you.

And now Bookish theories has another one with just the art work.. Blown away AGAIN! I have no words for these guys, absolutely floored by the entire consept.

Love xCeleste, she is an AWESOME ARMY! But I think she won this poll because most ARMYs don't know Bookish Theories yet. Which is sad because that channel is like taking a course in BTS. I hope even if you don't react to it that you check out Bookish Theories' vid. Much love, y'all!!

I’m obsessed with your reactions sldjskdhskxh you guys are the best 💕💕💕💕

Everyone was entitled to explained what they understand, express their thoughts and theories. There is no such thing as accurate and better. 💜

Should of watched bookish theories ! She goes more in depth and explains it much better

Dont know if yall know about it, but there is this masterpiece of a program that they did back in 2014 that I think would be really fun for you to see! Its a GOLDMINE of fun. They had only just debuted a year before- Its a program that follows the guys going to America in 2014 for the very first time, specifically LA, and they explore and learn about the Hip-Hop culture. Coolio and others feature as mentors. We see them record an American music video, dance-battle an American dance group, they try to sell tickets for their free concert on the street via handouts....Stuff like that I think you guys would really enjoy it!! (Its called "American Hustle Life")

I always enjoy your videos and am glad that Blaze was enraptured enough with BTS to stay for these videos. You guys said something very interesting " you have to say I'm fine" they do have a song called I'm fine. I wonder if there is an interplay between that song and Suga's shadow as well? Any answer anybody! RUL82? As far as am concerned is when they really started expressing their social conciousness in their lyrics. All of their music content is great!

It's really good to see you reacting to their mv explained because you will know the more deep meaning behind their MV's

My question is , Who else in music is doing this kind of music? They music, Lyrics are so deep. They make you want to pay attention. Make you want to be better Human Begins. Thank you guys for awesome reaction

Run BTS! is back! Today at 9:00 pm KST.

U guys are so funny at the end. And i like how u really understand everything and the message of shadow.

That’s why I voted for Jose’s explanation video cuz he goes even more in depth and shows even more connections between Suga’s Shadow and RM’s Persona. Maybe y’all can check it out sometime even if you don’t react to it (I’d love to see your reaction to it tho lol)

React to Bookish Theories also !

i was literally waiting for you guys to upload this

I’ve been waiting for you guys 😭

I'm working now when i received a notification from your channel and without any doubt i watch your reaction while working😂

y'all really comin through with these explanation videos

Thank you for the reaction of this and looking in to more information. The author of the book they are using, Dr. Stein, did a podcast the other day about this particular video and the Jungian philosophies referenced..... www.speakingofjung.com Also, a few notes,.... part of us "getting" the answering back to RM's questions is just watching these videos and listening to the songs so much it starts to click. LOL.... you'll get it if you start to stream their content. hahahahahaha. Soooo a few little details.... the lighter colored jacket he wears throughout has a motorcycle logo on it, and when he was a trainee he was a motorcycle delivery person, when he was killin' himself to get to debut (to the point that he had an accident and was hit by a car, injured himself, and hid the injury because he was afraid he would be kicked out of the company so he practiced injured - that is how badly he wanted it)....so that reinforces the idea that it was him in the past.... the glass shattering, Dr. Stein explained could be associated with the emotional/psychological/mental "breaking" that can occur when someone comes to recognize their darkest self in their own personal shadow(s) - how it can be a shattering experience.... and that only in taking a good look at ourselves and being honest with ourselves and this shadow of ourselves can we find ways to be the person we aim to be.... so acceptance and acknowledgement are key.... so the end of the video when Suga's shadow seems to make its presence known and then him looking at himself on stage could be that point of self awareness and acceptance so you then see him standing among all the people with the phones and just standing there and not running.... One thing I might disagree with Rosan about (xCeleste) is that Yoongi called the group of extras a "mob" during the "making of" video (a video that came out after she made her theory video so no shade to her or anyone who does agree with her).... the first of the crowds "might" have been meant to represent ARMY,.... but they and especially the later crowds could also be all of those people in the world who want a piece of them, who shine the spotlight on them in hopes that they fall, the media, those who try to make money off of them and their fame.... even the S-word used for stalker fans who really do cross a LOT of lines and (in my opinion) should be arrested and/or sent to counseling....but he has commented in a way that makes us think they don't like seeing our phones shining up on them and would rather see our faces... so it might be ARMY... dunno.... I LOVE this song and so proud that Suga was one of the producers, and the use of music and style to tell this story... even the musical tones in the beginning are "reversed" like it is taking us back in time to the beginning and when he crashes through the mirror to the stage the tones stop being reversed, like he is in the present.... such attention to detail in the sounds, visuals, everything.... Sorry for the ramble.... THANK YOU! Peace!!!!!

hey.... was waiting for this guys!!! you guys looking great as always...

You can call her Rosan( aka xCeleste ). She is the best analyst for BTS and true ARMY. I love her.

Nico!!! Yo my dude I love your shirt. I'm a huge Peanuts fan and seeing you with that Snoopy plushie or ANYTHING Peanuts related makes me smile 😁😁😁

Finally it is here been waiting for this. Great singing blaze 😍😀

It is a shadow, a shadow of your persona. Jungian Theory says your psyche is 4 (-1) parts. Persona, Ego, (Self) and Shadow. So YOONGI in khaki pants is him(SELF), lyrics are his dreams/wants. SUGA in black clothes is YOONGI's Persona, success and wealth achieved by his artistry, shown to his fans. Now YOONGI and SUGA are dealing with the Shadow, he's not sure is it all worth it. Strangers imposing on his every steps, loss of privacy etc. But his EGO is saying that everything is okay, I wanted this.

You guys really have to listen to their earlier albums. Try reacting to all of their songs in chronological order. That way you'll fully understand the messages between the lines. There's so much content to absorb.

"We are designed to just be!" Nico

This calls for a live reaction/chat Friday or Saturday

Another fine reactions 💜👏

Another vote for Bookish Theories. I wish you guys had read the comments underneath the polls because they overwhelmingly seemed to say the same there too. I was so excited because I thought the comments under the poll would have convinced you to do Bookish Theories. I’ll say here what I said there, many people vote without having watched all three. XCeleste works hard and power to her. She makes all ARMY proud. This time around though you’ll get so much more from Bookish Theories. Also nothing wrong with reacting to all 3 since you gain different things from each one. 1 love 💜💜

I love it ❤️🖤 I want to see your comeback reaction already ❤️

I'm so glad you guys seemed to catch the meaning of the song when you reacted to it :) this video just gave you a few details like about the instrumental being from their previous album and that they drew inspiration from Jung's book

You should start on the Bangtan Universe theories as well...to get more context on what other armys are discussing on the bird app. lol

My new favorite bts reaction channel!!

watching this while working. 😁 this is yoongi talking about his self. 😉 nice choice of explanation video guys. 👍😊

I really recommend this book sirs Jung's map of the soul😍💜💜💜 all the videos are connected there's hints in the mv

The way we know that he is answering RM's questions is because we watched all three explanations. They are all great, but watching all three rather than just one reaction really complete the whole picture. Please react to the others!!!

I just watched this and It automatically make me Goosebumps. Couldn't express what has been happened

nico you gotta start listening / reacting even if you want to their old albums!! O!RUL8,2? is their second album that they released... Dark&Wild is like one of their best albums btw hahaha loved this reaction thank you

DKDKTV has a great explanation of shadow. I think that together with xCeleste's explanation you get a more complete understanding.

Please react to introduction to bang shi yuk and other bts producer. That video put a smile on my face. Bang shi yuk is the ceo of big hit Entertainment and he’s a producer also

I don't agree when she said that the crowd were the fans, It doesn't make sense the song is very instrospective even if it's talking about fame too I think the people in black are always his shadow And I don't like the fact that she said that they truly feel like that because 1 she doesn't know that and 2 the theme of the song is called shadow he just made a song with that concept

Please react to the explanation by bookish theories. Please 🙏

Since the 2013 all the videos are connected, I read or listen the theories, but i dont want to go deep in them because my mind will blow up 😂😂😂. The theories was terribles in the era of the most beautiful moment in life pt1 and 2. There where too many theories and army was crazy.

“We are designed to just BE” .. Honestly I needed to hear that. Sometimes we can get too caught up in certain things in our lives, that we forget to just be, to just live. Thanks for your guy’s reaction! I always enjoy watching you guys react to BTS! 💜

All the BTS songs are stories without 'The End', they are always arches to the other songs.

Sorry to say Celeste rushed a bit with this one and didn’t have a chance to flesh out her theories on this MV/song For that reason I think you guys should react to the explanation by Bookish Theories next as she goes DEEP deep and explains everything from a jug Ian psychology perspective while also connecting “shadow” to “persona” ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--WY5Kv-31_Q.html

Talk about a motivation video and I'll recomend this video 😁 Also, you guys are so random that it's funny and cute!

So many things not mentioned in the video, like how Shadow lyrics literally answered the Persona questions. (persona: do you wanna go? shadow: don't let me down persona: do you wanna fly? shadow: don't let me fly persona: who the hell am i? shadow: i am you, you are me. you can't escape me, we are one.) How those people shoving their phones in their faces aren't real fans because they literally put $ sign on their screens, indicating that many ppl uses them for money and fame. It wasn't aim for real ARMY, because he know and love the efforts of real ARMY.

To all those saying "Oh, you shoulda done Bookish Theories," there was a poll earlier, so of course they were going to do xCeleste's. Please don't be pushing opinions too agressively.

Ok.. i like this interpretation.. i get this is a sad song, that’s why even though i like the song and mv.. this song makes want to cry..

Everything is connected. You have to watch older vids. There is a Bangtan Universe you have to watch. This "could" be all connected. I know there's another ARMY who has the list you have to go through. But there's a video out ther on YT that explains the Bangtan Universe theory.

xCeleste, DKDKTV, JoseOchoaTV and Bookish Theories combine to make the best explanation!!!

This is why I love BTS! They're sooo deep. Shout out to those who studied Psychology!

if you watch most of BTS videos, you'll see that their songs, esp those songs written by them, that their own thoughts and feelings...and they also share it to the audience...

One thing you have to know, their music videos and songs are deeper than they look like

BTS will release their first single for the album on January 17, 2020, as well as the appearance of MN Dance Company.

Nico you full on said “we are humans we are made to just BE” and the follow up to Map of The Soul 7 was to BE. You’re out here manifesting albums.

Love your reactions♥️♥️from Brazil