The plot twist in the meaning behind Fri(end)s (Taekook analysis) 

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Gay couples having to say they are "just friends" to calm others is well-known. To me, the song says: enough deception - let's get real. Seems like Tae speaking to JK, IMO.

In fact, this is the best interpretation I have ever heard about this mv and lyric. Thanks a lot 🙏. About Tae, he proves every time why he is my bias; with his personality that shows in his interview . Actually, I'm more Tae lover than taekooker, but the way Tae shows his love for JK makes me to love taekook. Every time Taehyung talks about someone who loves my heart split apart, I feel how he is love ; he looks like a sky full of swallow birds ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

I'm very happy that Taehyung can love so bravely, and I hope Jungkook can too.

Hence when Taekook themselves said they can’t be friends.

Im diesem MV hat Tae alles gesagt was er sagen wollte... Lebe dein Leben.. Liebe den Menschen der dir am Herzen liegt.. Egal welches Geschlecht es hat... Das Ende vom MV spricht von alleine... Taekook ist Real.. Und wer das immer noch nicht akzeptieren kann sollte einfach wegschauen und weiterscrollen... Taekook forever 💞👬

Thank you for your interpretation of his MV. It was explained very well. V said he likes games/puzzles so he's a genius when it comes to his hidden clues in his videos. I noticed when he was single and in his bathroom brushing his teeth, that the towel hanging on the door is green. When he's in a relationship and in the bathroom with his girlfriend, the towel's color is purple and grey. When he's in the relationship the clues that I feel he gives are referenced to JK. Bananas in a basket, them cooking in the kitchen, eyebrow piercing and leather jacket and like I said the color changing of the bathroom towel. I feel V was very bold in 2023 with his songs showing us Taekook is real. I will always support them and wish them happiness. Someday be free to be themselves without thinking about the rules of the world. A quote from RM. Taekook Forever!! 💚💜❤️

A masterful interpretation of the MV, thanks Bahare, you are such an intelligent woman. I also felt the first sections had a dreamlike quality. Tae held this song back until they were in MS to give it its own space and a different treatment with the very creative video, quite a statement. I also thought PSJ saying magaksu was interesting, as was the Wooga’s split second reaction to the final scene of 2 men in the bed

I was shocked when you can point out the 0:33 and feed. I always think Tae’s works, ideas is really genius, meaningful and full of artistic. Thank you for your hard work and help me understand his MV fully so I can rewatch his mv without confusion

I agree with you 100% on your analysis. And 'For Us' always makes me cry too 💜💜💜

Thank you for your dedication to analyzing the MV and song FRI(END)S. I think like you. When Tae said that the song FRIENDS was originally supposed to be on the Layover album but in the end he wanted to release it as a separate song because he didn't want us to listen to the entire song at once so we can assume that the song is related to his story and it's safe to analyze it. Of course, if you've been following the relationship between Tae and JK all along, for me there isn't much to say, it's SO OBVIOUS and like we were so lucky to get to know their story. The song FRIENDS is a song about the end of their relationship between friends and becoming lovers. Tae also spoke further in the behind-the-scenes of the music video about the meaning of the song, saying that he doesn't want to be just friends with that person anymore through actions and words. If notice the lyrics, they've been more than friends for a while, so the song hints at a serious status change. So say yes and move on to a romantic relationship. If you put this song into layover album, it's clear that they as a 'couple' are still going on. I mean, come on, it's clearly them! As for the question of what does it say about someone special? Tae replied that we are far apart now. Let's be strong, happy, and come back and do our best concerts, he was looking forward to that day. At first I thought he was talking about the members because this wasn't the first time he'd said that. The Korean word is 특별한 누군가, which literally means "someone special" (Question with the letter S). So I thought again about Tae's message, whether he was referring to his lover or not. Which is possible because this message can also be a message to JK. I like how you brought up Kim Taehyung and V's identities from the interview. This is the part that I’m aware of as well as excited about FRIENDS mv. I like this solo era because this is an opportunity for me to get to know Tae deeper. This reinforced the impression I had of him. Tae is a person who wouldn't trade anything for his freedom and has no regrets about his actions. He has such a sexy brain and respectful. As for the MV, I didn't understand its meaning and simply concluded to myself, 'He's so handsome, I don't want to be FRIENDS with him either😆' Lastly, I thought I was at an age where I didn't have interest in mv views or streams because for me, listening to music is natural and relaxing. But you know what, part of me calls out for Tae. Like let's👏try👏doing👏it👏for👏him👏 once👏 and I don't want to regret not doing it. I stream his songs and MVs every day. Every time the numbers increased, I was happy and wanted to continue doing it. Sometimes I laugh at what I do but I think Tae is probably happy. I must really love him and JK as well! Sorry if my message is long.

My thoughts I miss them they will always be Taekook forever always ❤❤❤❤❤

I agree to your interpretation for both MV and lyrics. Indeed Tae is talking about self love in MV and about his love (JK) in lyrics. In my opinion Tae is more worried about his Jungkookie being on his own without Tae beside him. I'm sure irrespective of the challenges they will come up stronger and healthier in 2025.

I dreamt about taekook in dawn and it is said that dreams will complete if theY have seeN early in the morning.. And in dream, they said that they are together living in same apartmeNt together and the bg showed when jk made tiktok is the same house they are living....😂💜 I pray that it will come true and here wE go..oPening my eyes.you're here with taekook videos.❤thank you so much. And friends album is so much taekook thing.i strongly agree with that.☺💚💜💫🐻🐰

This is one of the most in depth analysis I have seen . I have caught a lot of TeaKook moments in the mv. When I watched the MV the first time, I wasn't sure if what I had seen was really what I thought it was. Then I watched it again to be sure. There were moments that brought TaeKook to mind. Whether or not Taehyung and Jungkook are actually a couple is only known to them and very close friends(members). They have been the anchors in each other's lives ,they steady each other,they keep each other grounded, and they are not afraid to show it,but just enough to how they feel about each other. I hope after the military they can find their way and make things work out.💜💜

Two souls always that belong together 🐅🐯🐰🐻💜💜💜

Taekook Forever 💜💚

I miss taekook so badly💚💜🌈 Thank you for you'r video 🥰💚💜

I've always had this itching feeling that they're gonna come out/reveal a whole lot more once they're fully done with military service and settled back to "normal" and something about the lyrics just instantly made me think of jungkook not even just as a shipper but as him just being there for V and their closeness. This song really just cemented my thoughts about either just V or both of them coming out. And I'll honestly be happy for them

Oh how I've missed you and Taekook! Great interpretation of MV as usual. Hope you are doing well and how Taekook is safe, healthy, and still full of love fir each other. 💜💜

So many msgs in this friends projection.. without love u r lonely colourless and sad.. when in love though the world is chaotic and unhappy..u can be happy yourself.. Love is beyond age gender and race.. Every sort of love ends after some while..what remains is self love and respect..the most important one that is.. If u r not happy yourself..cant love and respect yourself..u can never love and respect others..make anybody happy in the long stretch of life journey.. Friend is the first pillar of the highrise of love.. And yes...all his explanations..his lyrics of the songs he selected..reflects himself..and the eternal friend who has become more than any name bar in his life now..💜💚 Love him more..let him b happy and healthy all through...💚💜

His message to his “special someone” really is for jk ❤😍

Woahhhh.. Loved the analysis... and at some parts of analysis, I was like 🤯.. For me, personally, "For Us" always hits different. It's devastatingly beautiful. Take care Bahare. I love your work 💜🫂

Teakook forever❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I miss you soooo much teakook 😭😭😭 please coming soon😭😭😭😭

You always have the best analysis! Taekook always ❤

Brilliant thank you for your hard work and your theories I'm a taekooker and thought the same but we are all waiting for the day when the guys can speak out about this ( if they want to of course) Love and respect to BTS love you guys so much stay strong we all miss you xx 💜 love and respect to Army and supporting BTS xx borahae xx😘💜🤟

Thank you for the most thought out analysis. My shallow brain was not as classy; The first promo to his this song, I IMMEDIATELY thought of this last clip where JK demands; "Friends?? ...introduce me well." Between the media and contractual obligations, their relationship has been through so many ups and downs. At the end of the day, Tae always tells how he's feeling. ❤‍🔥JK is getting braver too; Please don't change~

girl the attention to detail you have never stops to amaze me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so many things I never noticed before you were spot on!

Hello, Bahare! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Thank you for another good analysis. 👍🏻👏👏👏 🤗❤💜

You always have a way of making me see alternatives. Your insight and attention to details are what make me value your analysis. And as usual, you allow us to decide for ourselves what to believe or not. I truly value you!💜

You've made a very good interpretation here - being 'fair' to general viewers, and to Taekookers. I see the video, after ALL the promo images, as being about Taekook at the end ....(in the alone scene in the cafe....He didn't HAVE to look so like JK - the similarities at that particular point were striking... so WHY?).... But some of those promo pictures also showed the brow piercing and lip ring on Taehyung.... Why on Earth did he have those done, unless he wanted to make the association? They weren't necessary if it was just for a love yourself message....and he would have known he was showing things that could be read that way, so he could have easily avoided looking like that, if he didn't want that to be considered by many. That last part too, was SO like so many K-Dramas.... someone wakes (usually female after getting drunk the night before) and sees the other (opposite sex) and worries if 'anything' happened.....Now look at what happened in the MV, when (presumably 'our') Tae woke and looked at the other....The other said "Yeah", whereupon 'our' Tae looks at the camera and smiles! We just didn't see if the second Tae wore the eyebrow ring. Love whoever you want to love, but first and foremost, learn to love yourself.....and by the way......

I feel FRIENDS are about Taekook just like For Us especially after learning they were starting their MS separately the song hit deeps for me, It always cause me tears and sadness. Once you factor in his verse in Wherever U R with UMI you can really tell Tae had some worries about his separation from his Jungkookie especially after they’ve been almost attached to the hip for over 12 years.

I had been waiting for so long for your insight and analysis on this song as for me this is an absolute masterpiece but nothing less can be said when it comes to Taehyung's genius and unique brains. I had missed the sense of the short films in connection to his main MV but after your explanation it all got so sensibly clarified. Its true if I look at the MV only it can have several ways of looking at it but if seeing the MV with the lyrics of the song it gives me an absolute feel of Taekook. Like I looked at the MV more as Tae being alone will kill him, Tae with a female partner will also not be able to survive in the end but Tae with JK will be the only way he will be happy and survive as well. AS I said this can be interpreted in so many ways as per the perception of the viewer... hence an absolute masterpiece.

There were several things you mentioned that I didn't even notice. The end had me crying again as did the video of the day V and RM went into the military and V went up to give JK a final hug before he left. 💜Taekook Forever💜

There are many great details you noticed Bahare! Since this song was said to be a love song and a confession, the self-love theme, does not fit, in my opinion. In the trailer we see an apple, the forbidden fruit, desire, red thread of fate, etc, which very much point to forbidden love.The constant reference to JK and lgbtq in the mv, was made to be noticed. In which case, the ending scene and Tae's smirk, seemed to confirm it.

Again you are amazing, this is why I have followed you for 2 and half years. You made see how amazing they are together, starting with the time they shared the blue and red straps. I don't care what anyone says about them, I believe they have the strongest relationship and are finding ways to be together. There is not a man or woman alive, who doesn't wish they had someone look at them the way they look at each other. I just wish you would have added the pic of the enlistment day, when Jungkook was holding Tae so tight and the beautiful way they were looking at each other. Thank you again, so looking forward to your next post, have a Blessed weekend

I liked this analysis very much!! Thank you 💜💜

Wow. What a superb analysis of the MV. I have watched the video so many times but didn’t notice any of the things you pointed out. Thankyou. Taekook has had my heart from the very first video I saw of the two of them. There is no denying that what they share is super special. Theirs is a love that is impossible to ignore. It’s too real to the naked eye and whoever calls it fan service or tries to ship either of them with others are fools. I love them to bits. Tae’s songs always have a deep meaning so I was absolutely sure that the song was about them. Well I hope it was.

Oh! I really enjoy your videos! Thanks....Taekook forever 💜

yesss i was waiting for this video and your thoughts

taehyung’s message to the ‘special someone’ was definitely for jungkook :( it’s really clear as day

Thank you author now you wake up my mind and not pretending what i want to hapoen and not expect more what to happen i realized tae has his own heart own mind to think what he want and think what is good for his self yes you have to think yourself before other i didnt tell to think of others but first yourself nobody can help to us except ourself thank you i wish tae happiness 🙏❤

"The relationship that became eternal by ending" Well that hit me hard😢

Hello how are u ur theory always perfect and good he knows how to Express and put his feelings in front of us not only ring hands observe different fingers what ever he put it's not fake only truth of his personal life everything time tells everything we want to wait untill then they want to be healthy and strong god bless them with all happiness and success to them they want to be safe and strong they are God bless children 💜❤👨‍✈️👨‍✈️❤💜👍

You made a great interpretation of his MV and song. I also agreed with you that the MV showed about love yourself. Still it must be related with his relationship. Accepting who you really are when you have to face the world against you is not easy. Taehyung is really artistic, genius and hopelessly romantic in conveying his message. I am proud of him and Jungkook that they decided to face this separation bravely, but mostly I am happy knowing he loves himself both as V and Kim Taehyung. Like you, it made me emotional as well watching and listening to this song. I really hope that they will be the winner of this love story 💜💚. Thank you Bahare for your analysis 🫶💜💚

Your video is nice. Sad, touching,I was completely moved by it now 🥺You have good points. And I hope Taekook doesn't suffer too much from grief in the army. And they will have the opportunity to meet occasionally 🤧

You're amazing 😍 I appreciate you, your analysis and love how you show respect and devotion to us, our Taekook and the rest of our BTS young men. Thank you for this. I've replayed it 4 times already 😂❤❤💜💜

Spot on analysis. Makes perfect sense. Thank you so much Bahare ❤

ok but as an european with christian background i want to say about a TRAILER - here an apple is always called forbidden fruit (we say forbidden fruit = sex outside marriege or between gay etc) - eating an apple was a sin in paradise etc

Wow Tae is actually a genius 😭😍

Thankyou so much bahare unnie for making friend's+ taekook analysis video, I got so teary emotional while watching it. And it's only Taehyung who knows the real truth! Perhaps I thought the same that the MV and lyrics are different. He said alot of things in FRI(END)'S interview that made us think of Jungkook in some ways, he wanted to end the long friendship to become lovers with that person! And we know who "that" person is and also the eyebrow piercing suites him so well! Right

you never fail to go above and beyond with every video, showing us such logical analysis, you impress me more and more every video, thank you for your hard work.

Thank you! I’ve missed your analysis videos so much. 💜

You are a genius. I never understood what trailers and posters shared before the song meant.... I am glad i found this even if I am late by 2 months .. Thank you. BORAHAE 💜

But, THAT'S WHAT IT IS LIKE, WHEN YOUR SINGLE ! EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK, THERE'S COUPLES ! DOING WHAT COUPLES DO ! AND SOMETIMES YOU GET DAMN, LONELY! BUT, I COULDN'T EVEN FATHOM, WHAT TAEKOOK HAS BEEN THOUGH, LOVING SOMEONE SOOOO MUCH ! AND THE WORLD TELLS YOU NO, YOU CAN'T LOVE THAT PERSON ! I MYSELF WOULD TELL THE WORLD TO FK OFF ! LOUD AND VERY CLEAR ! TAEKOOK FOREVER AND EVER 🐯🐰❤️💜

Yes your interpretation of the MV was great. I believe it speaks loudly of what he saying about his relationship as well. There is that special someone he loves. We have seen all his hints. In the past videos as well. A lot of touchy touchy with a certain someone. As we all know close friends don’t touch each other like that. So he is just getting louder and louder.

Your last paragraph hit it right on the nose!!! Tae is the only one who knows!!!!!! I love your videos!!! Never stop!!! 😍💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Your analysis makes a lot of sense! I really enjoyed it! 😍💜

This is the best analysis i have heard. And im very happy and satisfied for this. For me, the song friends is about taekook. I just hope they will find true happiness in the end.

I can’t wait for them to finish their MS in 2025 and meet you all Taekook believers! ❤

Watching this now. My interpretation is… Idols should be free to date. If they can’t, everyone is happy. If they do, no one is happy. So he said screw it, I’ll date myself.

When I heard this song during the release all I can think is Tae feelings for jk . I’m kinda proud of you taehyung . I will support and love you both untill the end 🩷🩷🩷

I’m so happy you did this analysis ❤ and you used the site I went to for the lyrics , I also noticed when Taehyung the Cartier video that he wore quiet a prominent ring and the watch reminded me of the one JK wore also Taehyung taps the watch twice so it makes you look just my observation 😊

As always, very insightful analysis. Thanks.

Thank you so much. Always work hard n give us something more

Best interpretation around.

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I can feel that how Tae love and miss JK so much. I'm almost cry when you analysis base on lyric 😭😭😭 I love Taekook and miss them so badly 💚💜💚💜 Thank you for making this vid, hope you always healthy.

After the mv came.. I've been waiting for you to post a vdo about it and it's here finally 😭

Well done! Thank you. ❤🌟💪

You Made me cry admin, the part where only you said There is something about Taekook also makes me feel so happy, Taekook literally is my life, happiness. Thank you for this wonderful analysis. God bless you

You are so perceptive! Enjoyed and appreciated your analysis. As someone else has commented, it’s the best one I’ve seen by far. Right or wrong doesn’t matter…. I’m a Taekooker, and I support your channel!

Well if they are iam happy for them . And if their not iam happy for them too and, all the guys. If their happy thats what matters. And they give us Lot of happy moments. Iam down for whatever they awant to do. And service will pass soon and they'll all be ecstatic that their back together again. We all are looki g forward to it.

Really thanks ❤😢

Great analysis. You saw far more details then most tk accounts I follow!

This is the closest analysis to what I've been thinking about in this last few days. Thank you very much, I feel eased.

thank u fr this!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 also during tht last weverse live w the 4 of them i realised when namjoon talked abt how him n tae might not see jimin's hair, jk replied nooo to push it bck (?) or someth like tht and tae immediately look over to him and both of them had tht eyecontact w one another tht looks like it has a meaning behind it. nt sure if im the only one who saw it

Thank you it’s a beautiful analysis. Yes Tae knows but we Taekookers may hold on to the dream these two beautiful people may stay strong and healthy till they are together again as 7. True blue birds of happiness

Literally the best explanation ever🫣❤️❤️ It's worth the wait❤️❤️ Thank you for your hard work as always ❤️ Personally I really like tae's love language..It is so precious as him😍

Te amo tae 🥰 sucesso 👏👏🇧🇷

standing next to you standing in the fire next to you did he need to say any thing eles I know right away he was talking to tae teakook for ever💜💜💜

Took my time watching this, and I agree, it is the closest analogy to my own former-literature-teacher expertise. The self-love message is important AND Tae relates to that and the end of friendship and wanting something more. Touching the hands of a hetero couple is meaningful and I agree, it is not so much about being bi as it is wanting to have the connection of a relationship and maybe missing or longing for that. It is also important to remember that two Irish/Scottish brothers wrote this and the theme is wanting more than a friendship with a person you have been friends with. Taekook's love for each other is deep--so pure, spiritual and ethereal, going beyond friendship. It is no doubt eternal too. 💟💜💟💜💟💜💟

you can see how much Taehyung love's JK that's not going to change a bit see you both in 2025 can't wait x🫶💚💜🫰

Thanks for sharing and i think that is all true,.i love taekook❤

I like your analysis very thoughtful and knowledgeable. Thank u

My lovelyyyyy TaeKook❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

Awesome Analysis. You pointed out things in the MV, which I didn't see. Awesome!!!!!

Bahare, thank u so much for the analysis. U r the only one i could trust when it comes to taekook. This brought me so much satisfaction. Love u and plz keep uploading more taekook videos for us. U r like our best friend and i always look forward to any of ur videos.

Thanks, good video! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Great interpretation. I feel sorry for him because I feel he wants Army to know the real Tae not V. What I think is maybe Tae not V is trying to tell Army he's lonely and would love to have someone in his life. Would Army accept/love him if he chose a girl or a guy? It sounds like he's afraid to be real but wants to be with Army. And he's saying whether he's straight or gay, he's still Tae either way. However, people have expectations of whom he should be with, whom he should love. He said V is a character so what we see is not really him. I think he's in love and would like that "special" person to be in his life and I think he's hoping whether he's with a girl or a guy, can Army be happy for him? Can Army drop expectations and really be happy for him? We all know there are Armys who may not accept him as gay and there are Armys who wont accept him as straight. As I said in the beginning I feel sorry for him. I know he loves Army from all walk of life very much and I would hope every Army would love him back no matter who he chose to love.

I felt like the beginning was upsetting for him because he wasn’t able to show his love publicly because they were “just friends” (and everything was so exaggerated to him like you said 😂). Then the second part for me had 2 meanings: the first was that when you love and are loved the world could fall apart around you and it would be ok as long as you had each other. The second was that you can be so obsessed that it makes you oblivious to life. And in the “End”….the last part…none of it matters if you don’t accept yourself and care for yourself.

Missing all the boys especially Macknae special place in my heart for taekookie💜✌️💜🤟💜🫶💜

Thank you! Now I’m understand fully the mv. The song is beautiful, ❤❤❤

I love the song and glad he released it late. The video shows his playful side. The Taehyung of old that wants to explore and create. I do hope that he finds happiness. His struggle with self love and depression are ever present. I do pray that he stays strong during his military service being away from not just his true soulmate JK but from the rest of his BTS friends. Thanks for a great analysis.

I was literally thinking about this the other day 😂❤

I think about the color or should I say is the background it is similar to the logo of BTS block and white and they put pink because of blockpink so meaning taeyung and genie of block pink is on relationship but we all know that they are started as a freinds

I loved your analysis, your theories seem very sound 👌 I agree with your theory of the two Taehyungs, I personally think that the first 'dream' was a representation of V's life, and the second 'dream' was a representation of Taehyung's life, and when he wakes up in bed with himself at the end, that is him showing the world that both lives are lived in one person, in himself Kim Taehyung💕

C'est très bien analysé comme tu le dis seul TAEHYUNG le sait. Son album est sublime ainsi que ses dernières chansons offertes pendant son service militaire. Tout ce qui se passe autour de lui est magique. Je lui souhaite le meilleur !

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I believe that every song that V created is about his love(JK) V is so brave he doesn’t care what people will think. I want them to reveal themselves once they completed their military duties. V is so talented and very creative. He said that he didn’t write the lyrics but still he chose it because he knows that this lyrics is talking about him and his special someone. V’s love to JK is unconditional. I hope JK will love V as well. V knows that JK cannot function without him on his side. We know that they support each other so much. They are twin flames. One is water that needs fire and the other one is fire that needs water. So this MV fits both Taekook. Love yourself is the key to this MV. And let’s wait until they completed their military duties in 2025. Thank you so much for your detailed analysis about this MV. Love it so much! God bless you and always be safe, healthy and strong. #borahae