Entry #10: BTS introduction: The music of BTS (part 2)

Hello guys !!! We meet again here.

How was your? Has anyone become a K-pop fan or a BTS fan? I hope people enjoy K-pop. It seems odd to some people, but if you learn and know the story behind it, I'm sure you will love K-pop immeasurably.

Today, let's have an insight into the music of BTS, which has made their popularity. I'm sure you will see things you have never seen before in music. Behind songs and music videos is the connection and meaning that you can not imagine. This is the power of K-pop in general and BTS in particular, also  which made BTS famous and create a new musical trend.

"K-pop is not just music, it's a lifestyle"

(Reminder: if you watch a K-pop Music video, please turn on the caption because almost all of them will have the translated lyrics, if it doesn't have, try to look for lyrics on youtube to understand it)

Alright, so, we have talked about the story of BTS. Today, let's see what kind of story BTS usually put into their music.

The difference between K-pop music and world music is that of diversity in the transmission of meaning. Usually, Western songs will mostly talk about love, romance. There may be other topics, but the number seems to be very small, and the meaning of the song is often limited, mostly just in terms of sharing emotions with listeners. However, for K-pop is different, they talk about everything such as love, friendship, social, political, evils, loss, school, work, passion etc. they talk about all aspects of life, especially one of the most common problems in recent years is mental health. And BTS is the pioneer. 

Let me explain more clearly.

In general

Usually, K-pop groups will choose a concept for their new song. (If you do not understand the term "concept" in K-pop please read the previous post here.) From there, they can choose the story and message they want to put into the song. Not only they included their message in a song, they also include it into a music video and send messages into the details and  what is happening in the Music Video. Or maybe, sometimes they would make a short film to perfect their story. Take a look at these two videos

1/ Beautiful - Wanna One: This group put the story into their Music Video that to explain their meaning and message clearly.

2/ Love Yourself Highlight Reel - BTS: BTS made a short movie as the introduction for their new album. This video may confuse you because you do not understand K-Pop clearly. But try to watch and feel it, and guess the meaning of the story "THE WAY YOU WANT".

Tips: If you don't understand these two videos or other K-pop music videos, look for the and "theory explain" of that video. You will be shocked because of the story in every Music video.

For BTS

When it comes to BTS, it is a reference to their new kind of music. Their music often has special meaning and it is often associated with the majority of people's lives. To create the songs that made the name of BTS, they take inspiration from the stories of the fans they interact on Twitter, or from social issues. For example, the song that helped them to win the 2017 Billboard, Spring Day, inspired by Sewol Ferry tragedy in South Korea in 2014. The song is a tribute to the loss of loved ones, and to remember long-lost friends, or to people who have no chance to meet again. In addition, they also used a lot of references such as the story "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" and the hit movie "Snowpiercer" to put into this song.

This shows that social networking has an important role in their songs and careers, and it is easy to see that their digital identity is right in their real identity, a group of people who work for social music, "Music for healing." It more than just a music group, it more than just a song. They are a legendary and truly social influencer.

Their music is not just about emotion, it can be social aspects, and it can even affect social networks. For example, they have "Can You Turn Off Your Phone," "Am I Wrong", "Go Go" and "Nevermind" are the song that criticizes the current society which people use technology and social network non-stop, people just use fake identities to condemn each other, and impose the younger generation. People could easily relate to their music because all their songs have “meaning” and have the ability to inspire people. They are truly social influencer with their music on the internet recently.

BTS have up to nearly 100 songs but these songs below are their most inspirational songs, these songs come with Music Video. I would recommend these songs if you have time to watch. Please turn on caption for english lyrics when you watch them:

1/ DOPE

2/ FIRE

3/ NOT TODAY

4/ N.O

5/ No More Dream

6/ Young Forever

7/ Tomorrow

8/ SEA (hidden track)

9/ Born Singer ( No MV, only concert version, please search for “Born Singer Engsub” )

10/ Spring Day

11/ RUN

12/ SAVE ME

13/ BAEPSAE (No MV, please search for engsub)

14/ Mic Drop (This BTS song is for the haters and those who tell them will not be able to succeed)

15/ Mic Drop ft Steve Aoki (They collaborate with a producer in American

These songs above are from their “The most beautiful moment in life” era in 2016. They are all good songs. But for me, the best album of them is “The Wings” era in 2018. This album was based on a book named “Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth by Hermann Hesse”. In this album, there are 7 solo songs of each member. They told their story in each songs and these songs were based on each chapter in the book. The stories are related to everyone so much. Sadly, these songs didn’t come with MVs, but there were 7 Short Films for each song and also There are some amazing live performance for each song. (Please search for Engsub lyrics)

This is a must-WATCH and must-LISTEN album

WINGS: Boys Meet Evil ALBUM (About the the temptations in life)

-          INTRO: Boys meet evil (the opening of the album)

-          BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS ( There is a MV, I would recommend to watch this. his song has risen up the famous of BTS)

-          #1 BEGIN  (about the maturity of youth, life starts from this moment)

-          #2 LIE (about lies in life)

-          #3 STIGMA (about Inevitable wounds in life)

-          #4 FIRST LOVE (about the childhood passion of each person)

-          #5 REFLECTION (about People always forget to love themselves)

-          #6 MAMA (about people who support us in life)

-          #7 AWAKE (about the change after all)

BTS Wings Full Story

INSANE STORY AND MEANING !!!

            BTS is now starting their new era in 2017 and 2018. New album “Love Yourself” album just release a month ago and it’s creating a fever on the Billboard chart and many international music sites. There are three short films opening called “Highlight Reel #1, #2 and #3” with a lot of meaning behind these videos for this era (Please search for Engsub because these short film are really deep). In addition, this new album “Love Yourself: Her” comes with a global project with UNICEF. In this album, “DNA” and “Serendipity: Her”  are some good songs to listen. There are also other classic songs that make up the BTS brand, these songs were introduced in the first 2 clips that I sent to you. Hope you will care.

I wanted to write short but it end up with this long writing. I'm so sorry about this. I hope you guys will enjoy and find interesting things in this.

Thanks for reading.