NON K-POP FAN REACTS TO BTS For The FIRST TIME! | BTS (방탄소년단) 'Blood Sweat & Tears' MV REACTION 

Which KPOP artists should we check out next? 🗯️ Should we check out more BTS songs? 🗯️

BTS.. lol… No one Else would give you an MV based on demian by Herman Hesse plus 1 a Bach mass 2. A quote from nietsche 3. The myth of Icarus 4. Buxtehudes passacaglia in D 5. Carl Jung’s theory of personality and individuation 6. A survey course in Greco Roman sculpture 7. A survey course in Western European painting 8. Possible absinthe poisoning 9. Possible reference to Banksy M It’s why we love them 💜🇨🇦

"I might be overthinking it..." Me: Not possible. Lol.

Probably it's not unexpected for you at this point, but a lot of BTS's music is heavily conceptual. Blood Sweat and Tears is part of their album 'WINGS', which is based on the novel 'Demian' by Hermann Hesse. This book incorporates Carl Jung's psychological concepts to tell the story of Emil Sinclair, a character who faces the loss of innocence and discovers the evil that exists in the world and the evil part that exists within himself. It is a representation of what we all go through; the pain of growing up. But narrated in a very introspective and philosophical way. The quote recited by Namjoon (one of the members) is directly from the book, "He too was a tempter; he, too, was a link to the second, the evil world with which I no longer wanted to have anything to do". There is also a lot of visual representation of the duality between good and evil in the MV. I suggest you to watch an explanation, if you want to. It is really fascinating. I could say more, but it's quite complex and I think my English isn't good enough for that. Sorry for the long text, I hope it was understandable. Another fact: the German phrase at the end is by Friedrich Nietzsche and it says "One must have chaos in oneself to give birth to a dancing star" Thanks for your reaction! 💜

2:50 that was not RM, that was Jin - who plays the main character in the fictional Bangtan Universe (BU). In a nutshell this song is about dealing with temptations and how we need to confront them to grow up/develop and become the true you (identity).

That was Jin looking at the painting not RM. Also, RM no longer uses his name as an acronym for rap monster, he prefers Real Me. He dropped the rap monster reference a number of years ago.

You can never look too much into their videos. They are full of meaning

You are way to good at analyzing these videos. 🤣🤣 If you love theorizing meaning in videos you just found your happy place with BTS. 😄

I bet RM would be thrilled to know someone saw Jin and thought it was him 🤭

Once again you are on point with the interpretation. This song and mv is inspired by an old classic book called Damien by Hermann Hess about a young boy who is introduced to temptation both good and evil. There are several explanation videos for this mv and my favorite is by Don’t Worry I’m not Afraid. You will be amazed by how many different artist inspirations there are in the video.

Bicycle in a museum. It's Suga. What Suga wants, Suga gets.

Jin - The Astronaut RM - Wild Flower V - Slow Dancing J-Hope - More For the members you haven't done solos yet!

When you said that theorizing was the stuff that gets you excited...You have found your people. We are here. BTS loves to make videos that generate masses of good theory.

The organ piece is from the book Damian. Yoongi (Suga) is the musician of the group and learned this piece and how to play it on the organ just for this video. That's actually him at the keyboards. The whole video is a masterpiece! There are videos of people explaining all of the symbolism. You are doing a great job! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

You picked up more than most. ARMY can fill you in with more detail if you want. Good job. 💜

Iconic jimin's intro🔥🔥🔥

Next the untold truth live performance and spring day with explanation.

You got really good insticts, and I will clap for you, bc you got that it is about temtation in general, the feeling, most people think first time that it is about person that is tempting. Great reaction, and great interoretation, without any addisional info I would say you got soo much, like 👏🏻👍🏻 be proud 😁

BTS really have a thing for cross referencing their own songs/videos/lyrics in all of their works. This is extremely noticeable in "Save me" and "I'm fine" lyrics, where they basically ask themselves questions in one and answer them in the other. + Most of their song music videos follow a storyline (also in a webtoon) which is TERRIBLY complicated and not fully deciphered as of yet (it keeps getting worse as time goes on rip) Anyway, check out RM's latest album Indigo and Jhope's too, Hope on the street. + The one looking at the painting (and kissing the statue, yeah) was actually Jin, but i know way too well that names are quite hard at first. tysm for these videos !!

Every small detail is important and has a meaning in bts music videos you will never find any one doing like them they have stories sometimes it's their own story or something similar to their feelings they have messages a lot of messages and it's so helpful for us to understand our feelings and how to deal with them and what we are capable of doing and what we should do On my behalf and on behalf of all ARMYs, they helped us a lot to overcome difficult circumstances that's why army are so protective when it's come to bts they show us so much love and so much encouragement 💜✨

As someone who knows you from Project Senpai, I really did not ever suspect that you would react to kpop, but I am ALLLL FOR IT.

BTS not the same as other K-POP They expanded the genre.

Jin is the one looking at the painting.

I love you picked up on temptation immediately! 💜Gigi

You are right on in your feelings on this. This is def one of BTS’s works of art. Full of symbolism and beautifully done! As another ARMY mentioned….its why we love them! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

1. Black Swan 2. Fake Love 3. ( ON ) Kinetic Manifesto all cinematic masterpieces, yet in very different ways. The solo works of all of the different members, I find more raw, free, honest & yet still executed with nothing but extremely high quality & a very personal message in mind.

i truly appreciate ur analysis so much!!! so glad you’re so invested in trying to understand everything 🥺

This song is definitely about temptation and the loss of innocence. It was inspired by the book Demian. I believe that the statue is supposed to represent Abraxas since it was referenced in their storyline. At the start, when Jin looks at the painting, there's a black door on the left and white door on the right. Later, he broke from the group - straying away from the innocence - and V (the one that had the cut wings) stayed with him showing him the statue. Then Jin kissing the statue would be him giving into the temptation resulting in everything changing and, at the end, the crack in Jin's face. There's much more to it obviously but it was my quick analysis 💜 An interesting fact is that SUGA (the one that was playing the organ) was supposed to cover Jin's eyes but Jin kept laughing so they changed with V. I'm not sure why it was supposed to be SUGA though and how it impacts the interpretation

RM, watching this video : from now on, call me World Wide Handsome. 😆

Yes, temptation is the main theme. Some of the clues are the apples, the green drink (probably absinthe), also the black and the white doors (choice between darkness and light). But also recognizing that one cannot both grow up into full/realized adulthood *and* remain completely pure and innocent, so we need to face/embrace some degree of darkness to grow, yet not indulge so much that we fall like Icarus when he forgot the warnings and flew too close to the sun (many references to this myth in the paintings, Jk “floating” with feathers around, V jumping/falling from the balcony, etc). It could also be interpreted as them starting to encounter the darker sides of fame and of their growing success/popularity and trying to navigate it without losing themselves to it. This is one of my favorite songs & MVs because it is SO rich in depth and symbolism rooted in literature, psychology, art and religion/mythology. The more you watch it, the more you discover.

Sounds like you're going to love the bts universe storyline in these music videos, theyre connected, they also have a book written on it, a webtoon graphic novel, and a videogame , and now just released a kdrama on the bts storyline!!💜

Army make blood sweat and tears & butter 1 billion in youtube

This song was inspired by the book Damian by Hermann Hesse. The book follows a boy called Emil Sinclair on a journey of temptation and loss of innocence. The song explores these themes. There’s a lot of symbolism in the MV. At the start you noticed Jin was transfixed by the painting (it’s a famous painting but I can’t recall its name atm) and on either side of the painting there’s a door. On the left it’s a black door, on the right it’s a white door. Contrasting dark vs light, temptations vs innocence. Even the green liquid has meaning. One thing about BTS is EVERYTHING has meaning. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Hi dear. 68yo Army here. RM is a bonafide genius (IQ 148) and he is very well read so his lyrics go deep. Please watch "A Guide To BTS Members: The Bangtan 7" by Taylor Mari just like all the other reactors had to. It's a must see. But anyway, hurry back sweet dear.💜

This song is from the Album WINGS which is absolutely BTS' Opus. The album is based on Herman Hesse novel Demian. You got it correct when u say Temptation is the main theme. I Recommend the explanation video from the Chanel "don't worry I'm not afraid" it breaks the Video down really good. BTS has a fictional Storyline called the Bangtan Universe. The song that kicked it off what "I Need U" in 2015. I will recommend u look into it because unraveling the story is so damn fun! They tell the story throughout Music Videos, Songs, Albums, webtoons, books, social media posts, mobile games and use a lot of reference from Literature, philosophy, psychology.. It is insane. Let ARMY know if you want a Guide on how to get started. One of us will Map out the order in which u need to watch and guide you. I love your enthusiasm and appreciate the fact that you enjoy music so much! 💜 👑 💜 Borahae.

After hearing you say you like theories you should definitely check out the BTS storyline! there are so many fun connections in all their videos relating to the overall story! Loved your reaction and I hope to see more!!

they actually have a whole storyline in their mvs, songs and trailers. they also have a whole webtoon about that too! it would be cool if you checked their storyline!

you catch on so quickly! thanks for your reaction and your appreciation!

This song caught me in the net of BTS and there was no escaping... Blood sweat and tears is THE ONE...💜💜💜

This is such a gorgeous video and I love the renaissance feel of it

You did awesome on the analysis. This video is epic. Definitely watch an explanation video. Mind blowing. Not one of my favorite songs by them but the video is too good.

Allonsyyy, Your videos always brighten my day, so I subscribed!

BST is part of Bangtan Universe, once you enter BU you’ll never leave

I really appreciate how deep you dive in with the lyrics and the video. It also surprises me how much you actually catch and get right because I know these things would just fly over my head when I first watched their videos. I've been loving your k-pop reactions and can feel that you're genuinely curious. Because you're a metalhead, I'm recommending you check out the girl group, Dreamcatcher. I think you should start with their song Scream or Piri. I'll be following along on your journey!!

it was jin looking into the painting... u are one of the only that gets their mv's without knowing the story... good on you

One of the most aesthetically beautiful music videos ever

this is one from the BU. ( you are not ready), but I feel the explanation video is really important unless you studied philosophy.

In many old song i think including this one there is a sort of story line tru the videos there is a video that shows all the mvs plus the right story line that tru the video

You should react to the dance practices and live performances : )

You should DEFINITELY see the japanese version of this video, it's even better imo.

I love your reaction. I can tell you are genuinely interested & love the fact that you get into the meaning of the lyrics pretty much straightaway :)

Thank you and love your channel name! The Astronaut by BTS's Jin goes crazy. It's more of an indie rock song with a beautiful music video. He's good friends with Coldplay so they did the instrumental

that was JIn looking at the painting. It is about good and evil and which way to go as you grow up. but there is so much, you will need the dkdk explanation video to really understand.

bts are true ARTISTS, they deeply study their craft and are so talented and hardworking. The wings album is a masterpiece

I think you'd love watching the guide to bts and getting to know a bit about each of the members:)

Would love more BTS, but if there’s one video I’d love to see you react to, it’s Amygdala by Agust D. It’s the third video in a trilogy of MVs that suga came up with the concept of himself. Daechwita, then Haegum, then Amygdala. It’s not really necessary to watch them all in order in my opinion, but you can of course if that’s what you want to do. Amygdala is just my favorite and it delves into a lot of suga’s personal experiences and the whole sound and vibe are very different from daechwita and haegum. Love all three, just in different ways and hope you’re able to get to around to reacting to it one day. Thanks for all the BTS content! 💜

I know some people explained it in the comments but some videos explain it as well and give a good visual representation. If you like this video and the concept of it I recommend you watch 'Blood Sweat & Tears: What Does it All Mean?' By: Don't Worry I'm Not Afraid. It's a pretty quick and accurate run-through of what the MV is about. You will soon discover that BTS is a group of geniuses, outside-of-the-box thinkers, and teachers. All of which is just another big part of why I believe they are so loved. Hope you check it out. 💜💜

I’m not a BTS fan to be honest but this song is so beautiful it’s ridiculous!! Amazing video too! 👏👏

Amazing reaction! You're crazy good at analysing these videos :) you'll be excited, there's a lot from BTS to analyse eheh

This is the song that really drew me into BTS. Basically, my ARMY initiation song.

Welcome to the BU LOL The BTS Universe 🥳

4:08 omg youre good at analyzing these! You're one of the few reactors that pick up on things really quickly. I wish you'd explore their storyline , the BU. I think youd actually carch on fast, when most others have to watch other other peoples theories. Please consider it? Thx , well done! 💜

RM was obsessed with Hesse during this era, yes this one is based on Demian but he talks about others as well.

11:15 The flower inside the mirror is not the same with the outside one.

0:23 I'm simply obsessed with this song and the WINGS era as a whole. Everything is simply magnificent, the choreography, the lyrics, the music, the costumes, I LOVE EVERYTHING!

wings is the name of their albums... your good

BTS really are one of a kind. I listen to many groups but no one compares when it comes to artistry, lyricism and versatility. They are amazing. I love your reactions btw

You are pretty close to the meaning.. however it is so much deeper. There is a great explanation video for this song.. you would be so impressed to see what all went into writing this so, to making references, to making the mv.. please do it 💜 much love to you. Thank you for your reaction.

I can't help but laugh every time he calls Jin RM 😂 great reaction tho!

One of their best songs ❤

That was a great first reaction to what is a song and story with so many layers. The rap line have done two songs, Ddaeng and Ugh with lots of cultural references. Dope and Go Go are full of social commentary. There are lots of others with meanings special to BTS and ARMY.

Very nice reaction! I really enjoy people watching Blood Sweat & Tears for the first time. This video & lyrics are just a flat-out masterpiece. Deeper meanings in one song than most other songwriters will have in a lifetime. I actually recently purchased the book that this song is based on…will start reading it once I have some time off of work. So glad you enjoyed this one! Looking forward to more BTS from you! 💜

Please, please watch Zero O’clock stage mix. The vocal line is amazing.

This song made me an ARMY 💜💜 just when I got to know it was making reference to Demian (Herman Hesse’s novel) and Nietzsche I couldn’t help myself. And the endless BTS rabbit hole started 😂 💜💜💜

And this is exactly why these boys are SO SPECIAL. 💜💜💜

If you want to watch some documentaries I recommend this is BTS, or this is Army by XCelest. She talks about the archievments and the history. The guide to the seven members of bts is an alltime army favourite. We love watching it with reactors. This video shows you more about the individual members. Anyways please continue down the rabbithole. 💜

The MV is even deeper than your initial reaction. This is why you have to watch it multiple times to see all the symbolism. The members are paired up in the opening scene with a hyung and an innocent maknae. Notice the black doorway and white doorway.

I'm so glad we got you as a bts reactor! cant wait for more :)

Jimin got the “Master of Opening” title from this song. He also wrote part of the melody why it is catchy that brought a lot of new fans to BTS locally and internationally and the way he opened the song and danced to it...fans flocked thats also the reason why he was called the “Recruiting fairy”.

You never know what you're going to get with BTS and I mean that in the best Christmas morning opening the best gifts kind of way.

This is all part of a continued interest in the the philosophies of people like Karl Jung. In this there are direct references to Damien by Hesse.

Their ARTISTRY!!! Beautiful!💜💜💜

You are good! And yes - the song is basefd on the book Damien, which others have said. The guy looking at the painting was Jin not RM. But you are right that it is about temptation and Jin was in a struggle to give in temptation (the green color smoke, liquid) and how they are all struggling aand want more.

For this specific MV, I recommend watching an explain video by a channel called Don’t worry I’m not afraid. She explains the reference in the MV to the book Demian.

temptation,as a fellow army already pointed out,is absolutely the theme here.And yes,it IS about giving into it

To remind tmyou that this mv came in 2016 when thye didn't have that much strong fandom if this mv drop in 2020 or 2021 or 22 or 23 or 24 then this song will be the biggest song in the world 💟♾️ but still I fee bad for those people who didn't saw this mv or didn't know or heard BTS song's 💜

he should totally check out the BU (bts universe) story line it would be cool to see someone new to the genre at has no prior knowledge check it out.😃

Love your reactions! Thank you. 💜

Finally!!! I hope you react to live performances next!

I loved your reaction! I think you would really love some of the theory videos that break down the many different art references to the book Demian, and also watch the short films released for the wings album that were almost like teasers and connect to this video!

Blood, sweat and tears is one of my favourites by them, fake love as well. But honestly, with BTS you can't even put up a ranking....

More BTS please! 💜

This song is based on the book "Demian" that talks about the loss of innocence, the stage of ceasing to be a child

The symbolism in this one is insane! There are so many references to art and literature. The whole MV is about good vs evil, temptation, and the choices we make. Much of it is based on the book, "Demian" by Herman Hesse. It's also full of Easter eggs that relate to the BU (Bangtan Universe). Welcome to the BTS rabbithole! 💜 You may want to watch one of the explanation videos that are on RU-vid for this one. They will give you insight into the symbols and references. Thank you for your reactions to our special seven! 💜

You might wants to check out any of the Mama performances

YES IT IS ABOUT TEMPTATION. IT IS ABOUT GOOD AND EVIL NO YOU ARE NEAR.

There are videos that explains the Musikvideos of BTS. There is one for Blood Sweat and Tears too

Jin was looking at the painting that echoed a Heronymous Bosch series of paintings, The 9 Circles of Hell.

Well you pick up on so many details. I didn't even notice about the apples at the table scene.

You are good. You got this right the first time through. We learn quickly with BTS that there are always deeper meanings and tons of symbolism. Their lyrics are always intelligent and thought provoking (RM and Suga are voracious readers). Note: that was Jin looking at the painting. Please continue to enjoy BTS.