THEY'RE GENIUS! (BTS (방탄소년단) 'Spring Day' Music Video EXPLAINED | Reaction/Review) 

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304 people died in Sewol Ferry Boat Tragedy, 325 passengers were High school students and most of them passed away. The government really handled the situation terribly. Snowpiercer is a Great film. It’s directed by Bong Joon-ho who is Korean. You should definitely see it. It reflects dystopian society which is kind of a foreshadowing of the path the world currently might be on. BTS has never outwardly said this song was related to tragedy, but it was taboo at the time to speak out against the government about the injustice. So I think public opinion had to be subliminal. BigHit and BTS secretly donated money to the victims’ families at the time, and it was only discovered much later that they did.

The MV had to be subtle and metaphorical. BTS could have been blacklisted by the government. The president at the time of the Sewol Ferry incident had a 60 page list of blacklisted artists/singers/performers who were not allowed to be on radio and TV. She was later impeached and (I think) imprisoned for her crimes. Get ready... most of BTS' songs have a deeper meaning behind them.

There’s a reason the “Spring Day” video remains in the Korean music charts to this day. It is an affirmation of a country’s resolve to not ever forget this devastating tragedy. It is impressive how BTS, very subtly and very beautifully honored the victims and survivors and criticized how the government handled the Sewol Ferry tragedy (the Korean public was discouraged from discussing the event and more importantly criticize the government’s response). BTS is unlike many boy bands in that the group actually addresses social issues in their music, particularly those affecting young people. While the Spring Day mv was subtle, the video for “N.O.” is more hard-hitting. After knowing the meaning behind the former, I think you will not find it difficult to understand what BTS is saying in the latter.

11:10 You Never Walk Alone is the name of this album where Spring Day was the title track.

Btw Bong Joon Ho is the director of both "Snowpiercer" and "PARASITE"

u said it is some 200 IQ stuff Fun Fact: RM's IQ is 148, he ain't our president for no reason

Actually “you never walk alone” is their album that includes “spring day” 💜

If you liked this, then you HAVE TO watch the short films from Wings because YOU'LL BE BLOWN AWAY. BTS isn't here to play. It's just that the media wants to push the "BTS are popular because they have 7 cute/handsome guys that sing and dance and this is why 12 year old teenagers love them" narrative. They have one of the most diverse (if not the most) fandoms out there, fans from all over the world, all ages and backrounds. BTS write their own music. Their albums are ALL connected and if you listen to their whole discography in order, you'll realise that they're telling a story in order. This is why they have series in their albums. EXAMPLES OF SOME OF THEIR ALBUMS: *Hwayang-yeonhwa series* "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life" part 1 and 2 ; *LOVE YOURSELF SERIES* Love Yourself 起 Wonder Love Yourself 承 'Her Love Yourself 轉 'Tear Love Yourself 結 'Answer *Map of the Soul series* MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 (with 3 parts: persona, shadow and ego) THEY DESERVE SO MUCH BETTER AND I WILL NEVER FORGIVE THE WESTERN MEDIA (and corrupt music industry) FOR THIS Also, BTS is NOT kpop I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, KEEP GOING!

Koreans Love this song. Spring Day is the Longest Charting Song in MelOn History (korea's Biggest Streaming site) SD is Still Charting for 3 Years. RM and Suga make this Song. Thanks for understanding what bts actually try to say

This is another example on why some ppl say bts isn’t Kpop..Bts always goes a step further then others and they are just so inspiring and incredible..Every Kpop group/singer is great and talented but the achievements Bts have done and the deeper meanings to there lyrics is just on another level. I’ve never seen an artist put so much thought in music videos and lyrics and actually care a lot for fans and I’m not just saying Kpop groups, I’m personally saying in general I just personally haven’t seen an artist do so much and I respect them for that. They are very humble ppl and they were from a small company and became the biggest boy band in the world.Im proud💜💜

Bts did not really have a platform when they started out. But now that they are currently the biggest band, they are using their platform and influence to do good by speaking about important issues and bringing light to injustice being done. And that's why they're my role models.

Just so you know, as the clothes represent the souls of the victim's, at 08:50 the washing machine with the 'dont forget' sticker represents the viewpoint from outside of the ferry looking into the window of the ferry, while the clothes(victims) are still in there. And at 08:53 Jin looking sad toward the machine glass window represents the viewpoint from the victims inside the ferry, looking outside the window while they are drowning with no way out. Finally, in the scene of the washing machine at 08:46 , the clock points to 9:35am, which was when the ferry started sinking in the actual tragedy.

BTS is the complete package of a truly artist that I ever know...i feel like I'm getting smarter since I'm become an Army.... Their lyrics, talent, passion, MV, choreography , company and all the production are very2 supporting each other and created the truly art which cannot reached by the other artists

Thanks for watching this. And this is why this song is still up and kept in the top charts in Korea after years since it first came out. And the director of snowpiercer is the director of parasite, which won best picture as well as best director and few more this year at the oscars. First foreign film to do so. And if u like deeper meaning songs you should watch baepsae, spinebreaker, ddaeng and their new rap line song ugh! and than watch DKDKTVs explained by a korean video. It’s more lyrically explained but they all have social and political hidden meanings that are not as direct or would need to be explained by a korean. It makes the songs 10x better. 💜

The story behind the mv is just sad it hurts...when I watched I cried which was yesterday and it hits and I feel sorry for the students, im pretty sure they also has dreams that they want to complete but them leaving the world without completing it just kills my mind...also people losing family and friends are just difficult, I moved to an other island and feel pain whenever I think about it so I can't imagine losing a love one like this and thank you bts I have to admit this is just a great idea to remember about them ❤️❤️and thanks Sam reacting to it ❤️❤️❤️❤️and I hope their family is doing okay and may they be blessed in life❤️❤️❤️

Korean army here- i'll give yall a short summary of the sewol ferry tragedy. In one high school in korea, the students in the grade who were preparing for graduations were going on a graduation field trip (ib korea, the last year students always go somewhere for thier graduation field trip) They were all happy and excited. Then the ferry started to sink becauss the ferry couldn't hold the weight of the luggage and the number of people it was holding. The captain told them to stay seated and be calm. But the ferry started to sink faster. there were only a few lifeboats in the ferry. obe of the girl survivers said: " we were very scared. They(crew) told us to wear our life jackets but there weren't enough.. then some boys came and told us to have thiers... we asked them why and they said they would be okay since they all knew how to swim" The help didn't come fast enough. soon the ferry was all in the water and many of the students went underwater with it and didn't come back again. Thier families were waiting for them at the day that they were supposed to come. But only a few(less than 100) came to them crying for thier friend's loss. soon all of thier families knew what happend and the tears didn't stop for days... We now use a yellow ribbon🎗to give our respect to those who were lost This is very sad tragedy and all the people who is korean will never forget about it

*Please react to *The truth untold", it's so beautiful.*

Because you like great MVs, check out "Heartbeat" on the BTS World channel. The song and the video are absolutely beautiful.

The same questions that I asked myself since I stan them at the beginning of 2015. Why their existence is matter to me? Where all of this greatness coming from? why most people can't see that back then?. But then, I realized it takes time to deliver the purpose of your existence. One step at the time, the boys gradually open up the eyes of many people through their skills, talents and humanitarian actions. They keep bringing issues that we experience in real-life situations. something that people can always relate to. Sincerity, hard works, persistence, and consistency are just some parts of what makes them big now. Thank you for your efforts to wanted to know more about them by watching and try to understand the meaning behind their work of art. I hope your journey thru the Rabbit hole is as fun and thrilling as Alice do.

You're in my top list of my favorite reactors so far! Loves your reactions always, keep it up man! From Philippines here

If you enjoyed this and theories in general, then I would really recommend you to watch "BTS STORYLINE SUMMARY + EXPLANATION" by xCeleste. Most BTS music videos have an ongoing storyline running through it. Every BTS member plays a character (with the same names) who goes through all sorts of stuff. Most of the characters die and get into trouble in many ways, Jin can travel back in time and is trying to save them. It's a beautiful storyline that discusses many important topics such as suicide, abuse, (mental) health, the importance of friendship, etc. It's a 30-minute video that will blow your mind! After watching it you will be able to look at the music videos in a different light. Truly beautiful! Btw great to see another theory army that appreciates the meaning and imagery in the videos as much as I do! I had already subscribed, but I would do it again if I could, hahaha.

If you didn't get the "idol" mv, I highly recommend you the explanation by Xcleste :)

The washing machine door also similar to the windows in the ferry, and since the clothes represent people who died, I think that the clothes spinning in the water in the machine represent people drowning 😰. The stair case scene is also similar since people are climbing up to get out of the ferry while some are stuck at the bottom.

That's why I cry every single time I listen to spring day literally

"This is like 100 IQ stuff" Well, Namjoon (RM) has an IQ of 148, just saying

Queen Spring Day makes me emotional every time. I think this video is their absolute masterpiece in terms of themes and references and tying it all together for its emotional message. BTS tell stories through their music and that's why I love them. Also the BigHit team that worked on the production of this MV are outstanding.

the fact that the leader RM came up with the molody and lyrics of this song...we are more than proud. that's we are loyal and devoted to bts, look at what they create! they deserve nothing but support

thank you so much for getting out of your way and learning of topics that you might not come across every day. BTS's purpose is to get these meaningful messages and I'm happy you were able to connect with them and the story itself.

im a huge twenty one pilots fan too and when i first got into bts and realized something deeper was going on, it reminded me what i love about twenty one pilots too

Spring Day... BTS Queen Song... Important messages, Beautiful, emotional lyrics, music, scenery... Sewol ferry...We remember...

React to BTS: - DOPE - LOUDER THAN BOMBS - MAKE IT RIGHT FT LAUV - AIRPLANE PT.2 - AM I WRONG - MY TIME - FILTER - I NEED U

There is a story line running throughout all BTS MVs but it can be very confusing to someone whos new to BTS but once you have watch their MVs id suggest checking it out it will blow your mind

This is why BTS Army keeps Spring Day on the charts no matter how long... so that we never forget.

that’s why this video, like many others, is so important to Army. It has been years since this tragedy and I still cry thinking about it. Especially when I think about the videos the kids took on their cellphones crying and saying that they didn’t want to die and who will take care of their siblings and mothers. They’re gone but not forgotten. 🎗

Listen to dope, fire and save me Edit: also the cypher series. It's just the rappers and they respond to their haters. There are 4 of then and they are awesome

Jin was also a student of the film, an actor. His scene has two meanings.. First the video said they all represent the survivors : If you are carrying a heavy burden like that is can feel than other of your peers are going on their life unburdenes and happily skipping ahead, as you are stuck in a bottoms of a well - stairwell here. And you can just see it from the pictures how life seems to be going on around you and maybe also to you even if you don't feel it.. When I experienced my first big loss in life at 13-14, I don't have memories of about a half a year after that, because of the shock I was living in. I was surprised later that I got my best grades in school, but personally I only see that time from the pictures and grade cards and things like that. I don't have any real memory of it. Second now think then the scene from the point of view the video suddenly jumped. That Jin would be a victim who passed away. And now see all of their scenes now see all of their scenes in these two points of views.. ;D Also you might not had seen the text in the merry go around.. You Never Walk Alone.. You have seen it before.. ;D You now know the power of neil signs in BTS music videos.. And now you know RM has tested to had IQ of 148.. And then you have his scene in Boy With Love.. "they are using real art now" You might need to see the explanation videos of Fake Love and Blood Sweat and Tears - last started from the _museum_ - all of those pieces were real _meaningful_ art..

Now you can understand why Spring Day is Queen and holds such a special place in so many people's hearts. I get emotional every single time I listen to this song. After the first time I heard it, I researched and watched the videos on youTube that were recovered from a few of the students who didn't survive. They are chilling and in them you can hear the students being told over the loud speaker to stay in their cabins.

'I feel emotional' meanwhile i was sobbing the entire video.

I'm so glad u got so interested in our boys... Welcome to the Purple family!!💜

BTS is not just another Kpop or boy band. They are totally on a different level. They are a class of their own that they couldn't be compared to Western boy bands. For me they are truly an artists.

to explain it shortly: Students were on a school trip to jeju island in south korea the sewol ferry was the ferry that was supposed to bring them there and back home. the ship was sinking but the captain the teachers and staff of the ship kept telling the students to stay in their cabins. if everyone would have just evecuated all would have survived but because they were told to stay in their cabins they ended up being trapped once they realised they should get out there. the captain was the first person who escaped the ship where all students where still strapped in. The whole time nothing was done to safe the students they all just reported evrything that was happening to the government instead of evacuating everyone. even after that the families never really new what actually happened because government just kept the truth hidden. civilian divers volunteered to dive and at least get the bodies out of there so the families could give them a proper funeral and to show them respect. Government then forbid them to keep doing that and only 3 years later the ship was salvaged. and the families finally got at least some kind of closure. i hope you understand what i´m saying and i apologize for all the mistakes it´s late,i´m tired and i´m not a native speaker xD

That's why Spring Day had always reigned in charts. It is not just because of the MV but the meaning itself and the beautiful message it shares with the world. This is the reason why I'm a fan of BTS because this isn't just music but passion and love.

They blow your mind don’t they. This is why this song has remained in the charts since it’s release. The ferry tragedy was horrific - over 300 school children drowned when their ferry sank. The government tried to cover it up. I was in Korea at a time when protests were being held regularly asking for the government to explain themselves. It was heartbreaking seeing all this grief stricken parents marching the streets holding pictures of their deceased children. I actually cried for them. This song always makes me cry for that reason. Great reaction as always

Spring Day deserves to be viewed by everyone in the world. It deserves the love of the whole universe. We'll stream this song up in to the charts.

Yep. this is our Queen. "Spring Day". 3 years and still have never left the chart.

I like the fact that a song that is about never forgetting people always rises in the charts every time BTS has a comeback. Kinda like the hope that the video talks about.

BTS cannot be withheld within the boundaries that the word “kpop” creates. This has always been my fav song because you don’t need it to be a love song to have a beautiful meaning or lyrics. I tell people, “I like it because it’s a happy- sad song, not a sad- happy song.” Now I completely understand why it makes me feel this way. The choreography, the lyrics, the production- I just can’t. I hate the boy band stereotype & thus hated western boy bands. But when I discovered these 7 very special men... I was speechless. They go beyond what most artists do, and know what’s most important in life. Their egos and fame have not stunted their growth, which is baffling. Every year I just see them appreciate their beautiful Army (아미) and experiences more and more. They began with a single dream and just enough hope to get back up after each fall but it was so worth it. I love this fan base, the sort of people they attract with their music and the new people who discover their beauty everyday. I will forever Stan with my heart & tears 🤍💜 These men are legends.

This is why spring day is our queen, and probably why it stays on the charts. All those people affected by the tragedy probably play the song too yearly. Death isn't something that goes away, it's like a haunting. Anyways people who've lost people, or miss people, even just from distance can relate to this song. It's really beautiful

13:43 RM actually has a really high IQ! He and yoongi (suga) we’re part of the many who composed the song!

this song holds an incredible amount of meaning and hidden messages to the people of Korea, which is why it has never left the charts. many people lost loved ones at such a young age and due to such a tragedy and is something Korea will never forget.

I still feel very emotional as well watching this explanation video about Spring Day, no matter how many times I’ve watched it.

OMG WHEN YOU SAID "HASHTAG YOU NEVER WALK ALONE" AT 11:19, that's the name of the album's song! THAT'S THE NAME OF THE ALBUM'S SONG! They even did a song named You Never Walk Alone, watch it pls (there's no MV) 🙏🏻

Spring Day is THE QUEEN of the most stream music chart in South Korea which is the Melon Music Chart. She has stayed in the Hot 100 since the first day it was released and never dropped below it. That was like 3 years ago. Btw, we ARMYs love to see how the koreans in general love the song and the K-Diamonds (Korean ARMYs) specifically adore the song. If there are new BTS songs, Spring Day will jump up to the top of the charts along with those new songs. All hail the Queen! 👸👸👸

I’m a person who loves details and deeper meanings, and that is one of the main reasons I love bts. They’re songs have this warm vibe I can’t explain. ARMY is a fandom full of mostly intellectuals because of this exact reason

this is just showing a glimpse of how deep bts' music is. not just music but the mv's as well. you really need to go through their whole discography to understand the deep topics they're talking about through their music. its one of the reasons why so many people like them, because of their songs.

This is why this song often appears in the chart all of sudden even when it's released long time ago especially when bts is having a comeback. I think people somehow listen to this song to remember the tragedy again. "Don't forget". And we really don't. So as we celebrate bts comeback, we also won't ever forget to the tragedy, for the victims.

While watching the explanation and your reaction all at the same time, while trying to comprehend myself, I genuinely could not breathe from how much I was crying. WOW I've never felt so much love towards any artists in my life like this. I will keep this song in my heart, as well as BTS, so immensely grateful for them, seriously.

There is actually even more behind every MV, including Spring Day, because every MV is related from the first one to the last one to date ; On and Black Swan. With parallel universes and time traveling and stuff, so you have a lot more to see... ;D

This is why this song never left the charts in Korea... it's so meaningful and represents so much of the families and students that went through so much...

Spring Day basically was a song for all the kids who lost their precious young lives during this Sewol Ferry tragedy, BTS uses this song to help people remember this event and for more than 2000 days, Spring Day was still in the top 100 songs listening every day in South Korea music chart Melon. The empty train with all the suitcases represents the lives that lost with only their personal stuff remain. the clothes mountain when Suga raps calls back to the clothes from all those young lives. The hotel Omelas, probably came from the book "The Ones Who Walked Away From Omelas", that there's a Utopia for these souls to rest with. The lyric with snowflecks in the end of the song when Jimin holds up the shoes means BTS was calling all the kids who sank with the ship to wait longer....wait a little bit longer for rescue...but the rescue never arrives. People in South Korea and other Asian countries were saying this tragedy was mean to be using young kids to give sacrifice towards a heresy. Which in South Korean culture, there's too much crazy heresy where the government even believes in them.....

BTS leaves us breadcrumbs that turn into turbulent eddies and currents, dragging us under with them, ever deeper. They tick all the boxes. And then some.

songs to check out, Serendipity Singularity Shadow. (Note: alliteration on point)

BTS and BIG HIT are on a different level. GENIUS. loved your reaction, I can see you genuinely liking our boys. :)

BTS is super deep, every song they released has layers of meanings even their most poppy, catchy ones. Their art is truly amazing and their songs have inspired fans to read books, to think for themselves and to live more meaningful lives. Their company, BigHit is also on another level of creativity and innovation.

This is just one example of how deep BTS songs are! Every mv has it’s deeper meaning like fire, idol and all of the other mv. Please check out other videos explanation

I used to price myself about not getting emotional about media when I was younger, but if you don't tear up watching a video like this, you dont got a damn soul in your body

bts is always using art, philosophy, history, boks and real life events in their mv's. stanning them is like going to a fun uni

I still cry every single time i watch this

This song is still on the Korean Charts since the release. That is how powerful of a message it holds.

This song really just hits !!!

I’m part of the ARMY for years, but everytime I remember about it, I get chills and start to cry :(

Its been 3 years since I listened to this song and now I only knew about this. EVERY BTS SONG HAS TO BE RESERCHED ON BECAUSE IT HAS SO MUCH MEANING BEHIND.

OMG I was waiting for this all day thank you so much💜💜

I cry every time I watch the mv and sees the analysis

BTS' MVs are usually much deeper than one thinks at a first glance. There's always more than meets the eye, even in the MVs you've already watched (especially 'Blood Sweat & Tears' / 'Fake Love'). There's also a storyline that runs through their music videos, and I think given this reaction that you'd enjoy it so much. Trying to figure out what they mean, or how are they MVs linked is just amazing, especially if you're among the people who sees beyond the basic facts. Yes, they are great dancers; yes, they can sing and rap; their music videos are insanely produced & they're all handsome and talented. Yes to all that. But there's even more: lyric-writing, music-producing, real and important messages & stories hidden in a subtle way behind their music videos. Man, if you're interested in that you've just opened the pandora box, just saying. Love your reactions btw, I'll be here to check 'Who is BTS' tomorrow. I can't wait for you to pick your Bias and to fall in love with the boys (if you aren't already).

Also the time mentioned in the clock of laundry room is one of the time recorded of ship sinking, as explained by a korean student in other reaction mvs

BTS is not just a phase. It’s life. This song has settled in me ever since I came across it and even more when I came to know what it meant. Love you guys so much ♥️

This isn't the only work in which bts has given a message, most of their songs do. They've talked against the government, the education system, the economical differences in between the society and a lot more. I think that's why they're so popular and if I'm honest that's why i like them, they're not afraid to say and express what they think and every little thing they do has a big significance.

I saw the MV so many times (and I cried on it everytime) but I didn't know that it has a deep meaning like this. While I watched your video I can't stop crying. This is just so touching and deep.

I tear up every time I watch this. I remember hearing about this tragedy when it happened and later saw some of the cellphone footage of the students first jokingly singing "My heart will go on" from Titanic but then realizing the seriousness of their situation and getting scared. So yeah I cry every time now.

This is the reason why I became ARMY, there are stories so well worked that were created through the videos and the lyrics and those are linked with a common thread that is like an open book of stories told through their music. , you also can check their lyrics too many are metaphorical, rebellious, and they create puns that are really spectacular, in my case I still do not overcome everything they did with smeraldo

and take note namjoon wrote this song while in the park just seeing leaves falling..he really is brainy mon..and he is my hard harder hardest bias wrecker..😉

Also notice how the windows of the washing machine looks like windows of the ferry .. the clothes inside represents the victim who are drowning and cant get out ..

There’s actually a great documentary on the whole tragedy on RU-vid. It made me cry multiple times. It’s the first to pop up with searching for it. I height recommend

When the documentaries alone abt Sewol ferry tragedy is so emotional, then your idols did something beautiful abt that, my tears maaaan 😭

Has anyone told you yet that Spring Day was written by Kim Namjoon aka RM? Also Spring Day is considered the QUEEN of all BTS songs. Since its released in 2017, it has stayed in the Korean Music charts and has not left it. That's our QUEEN. :)

I still remember first time I learned about bts mv and its meanings... and this one.. gives me goosebumps. Even now.. it still amaze me.

Not only are they commendable for their talents such as singing/rapping,dancing and visuals along with their truly captivating unique videos they put true hard work in their careers and they understand the importance of their lyrics because YES they do produce and write their own lyrics and choreographies and they know the type of impact and messages they send through not only their music but also with their interactions with us ARMY, they give messages about empowerment, self love and lessons abt hard work that should inspire us all to keep moving forward

This is why it is the longest charting song in Melon music chart... the song carries such deep meaning and it's so sentimental..

If you like seeing all of the hidden meanings in their music videos you will really enjoy reacting to their story line It technically starts with I need u and basically continues through their music, trailers, short films, comics, and other content from that mv to now. There is so much meaning in their stuff it is an amazing journey just taking all of it in

RM wrote this lyrics while he sit in the garden.This song is so beautiful.

Anyone who have known the story behind (although it was not actualized or confirmed by both the company and the boys) the song, it would really strike the heart and emotions. It's such a heartfelt song especially when they sing "i miss you" because it does sound like its related to the tragedy. I love your reactions a lot! You appreciate their films and music video aesthetics (I hope you give constructive criticisms on their filmography!!) and I'm glad you've watched a behind the story of a song. I can't wait for you to watch other behind the stories of the songs. There's a lot to know!

You know the lyrics of spring day the english of jungkook and jin singing is "i miss you".

We told you before isn't it get through your heart.. Every time I watch this I will definitely cry all the time no matter how much I watch this.. And thank you so much for this reaction..

About the shoes, yes in my country and many in south america we said that someone hanged the shoes when you implied this person passed away. Bts put layers and layers of stories in their music and videos, i'm a 35 years old graphic designer obssess with their concepts, messages and stories beside the music and visual quality, there are fans too noisy about their looks but the quiet ones love them because they are so deep, their company is amazing and all the creative team is insane, no kpop group, no pop artist in general is doing it like BTS.

TMI the movie mentioned a lot in this video ‘Snowpiecer’ is directed by Bong Jung-Ho, who wins 4 Oscars this year by ‘Parasite’... these two movies are so worthy to watch!! If u have time, highly recommend u to watch 💜💜💜

He's READY for WINGS, he's so ready

Its not just the channels. Army is always curious anout the meanings because its so deep and they basically tell a story with all their albums.

never saw the explanation for this video, i almost cried watching this T_T. thanks for reacting!