BTS 'ARIRANG' ALBUM REVIEW

Watching this again after like what 7 monthsss and I still love your reactionn

Please go make free videos on YouTube. 🙏🏼😭

it’s unhealthy how many times i’ve seen this reaction. i love it!

coming back to watch this is now my new comfort thing 💜 your excitement is just so contagious

To everyone asking them to put their videos for free, stop. Their content is worth it.

I’m deeply offended that you didn’t repeat Suga’s opening in Like Animals. 😂 in fairness it crept up on me as well but I probably listened to it 15 times when I found out it was him. Amazing react as usual. I’m new army as well as of last year and we pretty much have the same timeline in this chaos but I only subscribe to you guys since I do get a lot of insight from your reviews. I wish I’m as personable as you guys but I’m not so I write my reactions. My reviews are on xianghua71 on Substack if you are interested

I hope that you sometimes listen to the whole of the Wings album, the concept, the lyrics, videos and of course the music is some of my favorites to this day!

Never change Biraj and Ronnie, love your pure excitement and joy for the boys!!!!

I'll have to borrow an account with a subscription from an ARMY so I can watch other content, because unfortunately I can't afford a subscription and I really want to watch more content that isn't on YT. 😭😭

Please make the Netflix Live Comeback available for free, even if it's just for a month or a week or two. We would be very happy to see your reaction. (And if possible, the same with Yet To Come Busan and Permission To Dance Concert, when you can, of course). I understand it's your job, but many people in some countries can't afford a subscription because of the cost, so if you do this for us, we will be immensely grateful. Thank you in advance, and know that I love seeing your content. You guys are amazing!

Please make it free for the Netflix CB Live!!!!!

Guy's watch game caterers with BTS it's so fun

tannies says PLEASE is a song for army 😍

When Rivas said about Jin " i 'm so proud of him" did i cry? 100% . I think Rivas is my bias 😝

My thoughts on Swim is it's in a way a video about the relationship between BTS and ARMY. The complications of this relationship we have where we are always together moving in the same direction, so close but in reality so far. BTS feels so close to us, always with us, and ARMY feels so close to BTS, but in reality we don't even know each other. We love each other and we don't even know each other. We've changed the course of each other's lives and have also never even met. BTS move the ship and ARMY hold the compass and BTS watches over us but like ghosts.

That intro to They don't know bout us is Jimin, by the way. Not a sample. Everyone had been debating it, but it has to be him, bcz it sounds like him, and no sample is credited like the other song that has a sample. So it's Jimin sounding like a gramophone era sample. Crazy😭😵‍💫

My favourite songs today, are They Don't know 'bout us and Body to Body. It'll probably change tomorrow. Bcz everyday a different song is my favourite. Aliens, too.

You guys are hilarious. I love how excited you are about absolutely everything. And in an authentic way. Also, you guys always get a lot of things without having explanations, which is incredibly awesome. Even some armys who've been fans for years get confused with things, the rest you'll learn as you go. Sometimes you confuse Jimin and Jin's voices. I think bcz you expect them to sound a certain way. But, let that go for this one, bcz Jimin has been going viral for all the different voices he brought out of himself for this album. It's kind of insane. He does lower notes, mid-range notes and some crazy high notes, which sound different to his usual. Jungkook also brought some different and new sounds from his voice, and it's phenomenal. I can't say enough about how Epic this album is. BTS have outdone themselves. There's so much nuance, that a lot of ppl are missing. And it's fun to see ppl find the Easter eggs, left in the songs and references, every day. Pure Genius from the boys. Thank you for your reactions. You're the best reactors, rn.

I love y’all! Your joy, analysis, and reaction to seeing them in the MV was awesome! 💜

I know it is difficult to confuse whoever is singing Jimin or Jin but jimin’s voice is more softer but you kept telling that Jin was singing jimin’s parts

Album of the Year! Multiple Platinum! 🏆💿💿💿💿💿💿💿

the way you were excited about the album, the connection you all felt, the wy you reacted to every single song. you guys are the essence of army to me. total and real army here. thats why i loved so much the reactions when you guys started, you seem to really be embracing the kpop and BTS world

Old album reactions when you have time, and only when you have time, will be good, too, guys. ☺️ But do it this way — go from Arirang backwards slowly. Some people do it and start completely from 2 Cool 4 Skool, and that makes it harder for them to climb the trajectory of excitement. But when you go back from Arirang to the newest songs in Proof and the previously unreleased versions, and then onto BE, MOTS:7, backwards... You'll still easily able to follow the narrative, but it's more of a discovery of what was already there! 💖

Please make the comeback live free guy's we're begging you

I hope you can make the comeback stage reaction free😭🙏🏻

I hope we all score tickets for their Arirang tour😭❣️ it’ll be one for the history books

What I love most about BTS is that they’re all equally mesmerising, hardworking, passionate and genuine guys . Ain’t no one lacking in this family ! 💜💜💜

HAHA I’m with Rowan I love the way Suga says his line “ born of a different cloth , seven aliens” idk how many times I replayed that part 😭💜

This album is def a masterpiece! I loved it sm! I love seeing them in their grown era cos it’s relatable too 💜

pls guys can anyone give me their patreon for just 1 hour i want to watch the comeback reaction ik i sound pathetic

Biraj is a MOOOOD plus hes lookin so handsome, can someone please tell me the timestamp for when Biraj flexes (hes lowkey ripped but hides it under his long shirt) Im trying so hard to find it but I cant find it anymore😆😆😂

favourite boys, Biraj is my bias 😍🔥💜💜 but I love them all

I BEG YOU, I PLEASE LEAVE YOUR REACTION TO THE FREE COMEBACK LIVE, PLEASEEEEE!! 😭😭

I loved the album, but I'm in love with "Like Animals". Special mention to the vocal line and to Jin, simply perfect as always.💜 ⟭⟬ BTS ⟭⟬ 💜

You all are phenomenal. I learn from your analysis. I love your passion and love for BTS.

Can you guys please make the comeback live reaction free? Please? Sorry I'm kind of desperate lol

The album is incredibly good, in every aspect. And it's like a brand new spring, a brand new breath of fresh air. And the more you listen to it, the better it gets, incredibly and amazing 😍💜 And your reaction?? Wow. This was one of the most enjoyable videos I've ever watched. You've become true ARMYs, and I'm even more impressed with you now. Especially your analysis of the song "Normal" was so good! It's so heartwarming to see you understand, appreciate, and respect the album and BTS so well. I'm so proud of you and I admire you even more, Ralaz. You were amazing, I love you so much. Thank you so much this incredible heartwarming, enjoying, beautiful, amazing reaction 💜

best reactors out there, love you guys

After watching Swim a hundred times I finallly understood the meaning…. What a masterpiece. I recommend reading this twitter thread beautifully explaining/theorising the meaning behind SWIM 🏊 https://twitter-thread.com/t/2035063972949307489

You guys finally getting why it’s worth listening to their full albums in order all the way through is my favorite part

Respectfully, Ronnie fanboying over BTS is literally so attractive bye

LOVE THIS ALBUM! I totally agree with you, every song brings out another strong emotional reaction. That's amazing considering the many different vibes and themes. Stunning work, BTS!!!

Fucking amazing - is the perfect description!! I can't even put into words how much I love this album. No skips, indeed! Loved your reaction, thank you for sharing it with us!

I love your reaction! You understood what they're message is. I hope because of this you'll go back and start reacting to their older albums (starting from the beginning)

Their reaction right where Arirang comes in is my favorite, love it!!!☺️

is this the right time to ask old album reaction?🥹😂

guys you should watch the arirang studio notes and the interview they did with zach lowe for apple music!!

Please make the netflix comeback live free 🙏

You guys are my fav reactors i will be really heartbroken if you dont make it free 😭😭🙏

Guy's please post comeback live reaction on youtube or make it free

I have been waiting since moring y'all please make it freeeeeeeeeeee

plss guysssss i want to enjoy the comeback with you I was waiting since morning plssss

Guys I really really wanted to enjoy the comeback live with you pls make only this one free or just make a highlights of the live nd put it on youtube

Make it freeeeee pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeee

patreon is not available to buy in my country pls make the comeback live free i would be so thankul

plssssssssss guyssssssss plsssssssss only this pls make it free atleast for todayyyy plsssss dont make other lives and shows free but this plsss

Make it free pleaseeee😭😭😭😭😭

PLEASE MAKE THE COMEBACK LIVE FREE OR PLEASE UPLOAD IT ON YOUTUBE, THERE;S SO MANY OF US WAITING TO SEE YOUR REACTIONS PLEASE.....

pls guyssss make it free today plsss the comeback live only we aint asking for anything again plssssss

Can y'all make the comeback live free 😭😭

Upload the netflix live on youtube plx

Post it on youtube

Guys pls make if free or post it on youtube pleaseeee

Guy's post your reaction to comeback live on youtube we've been waiting from yesterday

I'm about to eat rn it would be great if you uploaded the live reaction 🙂‍↕️

Guys can anyone share their patreon with me just for the comeback live incase its not free🙏😭 i dont have patreon in my countryyy😭😭🙏🙏

Pls you are the only good reactors out there

Guys pls please upload the comeback live free or on youtube plssssssssss🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

OMGGGGG please upload the netflix live on youtube 🙏

Omgg plz upload the Netflix live on YouTube

im so excitedddd guys

When is the netflix live comeback reaction cominggggg...luv u all's reactions sooo much

im literally coming back every 2 seconds to see if they uploaded and if its free lol

WHERE IS ITT. THE NETFLIX SHOW

can't wait anymore for the comeback live😭 😭 😭

im so excited for the comeback live reaction cause they all looked amazinggg ik yall lost ur minds😭

guys please make the reaction to the netflix life free since it was free to attend!! :)

may yall be prepared because we on twitter and a lot of platforms actually genuinely lowkenuinely couldnt take our eyes off jimin. he was trending (as usual but BROOOO) . i tweaked so much personally. still, we all went insane. its so nice to have him and everyone back 😭🙏

Netflix comeback react please

PLEASE THE NETFLIX COMEBACK

I really hope that you make the netflix comeback free on patreon if not on youtube pls just this one pls let us all feel included with you. Would love it. THANKU

Guys, I really wanted to smack you for all those pauses. Like, “Come on, just listen to the song properly.” But at the same time, you analyzed everything so well that I had to force myself to calm down 😂😂😂 Thanks for your reviev 💜💜💜

I hope you will upload the netflix performance, im looking forward to it

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWJ1NFXjGhk/?igsh=MW43d2RiNDJvOGVtbg== Edit so crazy, had to show it to y'all

OMG I can't wait till you drop the live comeback reaction. Watched it 4 times already and now I want to see it together with you guys. I also wanna see Ronnies reaction to Jimin ;) He will not survive, I almost died yesterday, genuinely forgot to breathe 🥰 and the the fits, omg 🤩 All the songs are AMAZING!!! And after the comeback live you will find yourself loving the album even more...yess it is possible, trust me!!! 💜💜💜💜

I watched this only now (streaming takes precedence!) and I'm so happy that I got to listen to the album with you guys like this as well. It's a special thing, listening to an album top to bottom — double-y special since it's your first comeback album. And of course, you guys were as insightful as always on y'all's thoughts on each track. Even with 'no. 29' lmao. I don't have to explain as other ARMYs have mentioned its significance already. And? I don't have anything else to say other than I enjoyed your guys' reactions lol but it's just? Really nice?? It's all so nice. I love watching and knowing your reactions. It's a parasocial thing, really, but it truly is like hanging out with long-distance ARMY friends. I just had to leave a comment because you guys are doing great! As for the whole "since we've watched their other stuff, we've gotten to know them and now we feel like fans while listening to this" — you guys ARE already ARMY (this is coming from a veteran ARMY lmao)! Not just "like", y'all are definitively ARMY, no doubt. Anyway, that's all! Stay healthy, boys ~ 💜

Please react to the comeback live concert on netflix and please make it free on patreon you Are the best reactors ever

Pls guys make the comeback live free on patreon i cant access it from my country😭😭😭🙏🙏 pleaseee

No, coz I can't put into words what I feel whenever I play Like Animals, The emotions and feels that song gives me makes me wanna cry my eyes out. There's something about that song makes me so emotional, I guess I'll put it in to my "BTS Sentimental Playlist" lol.

can i just say YOU GUYS ARE HILARIOUS!!! :))

Someone online said they ate cd’s before they recorded this album 😂and they for real went beyond anything they’ve done before. It’s a no skip banger album of the year. Your reaction was PERFECTION. I can tell that you’re truly blown away by something when you either curl into a ball, fall out of your chair, or get sweaty hands (Ronnie🤣). Keep it up! SOOO much more content to come!

best reactors, i can tell you guys can do anything with passion ✨💜

I feel the same as you Rowan..all this months of reacting to BTS content prepared you guys for this moment, I feel that you will pass really fast the stages guys from baby Armys to be pro Armys in less than a year...you are of the fews reactors that really take with seriousness and disect BTS lyrics with care and conciousness, I love you for that guys...I am not fan of those reactors that stop every minute BUT with you is something diferent, I never get bored of your toughts and conversations so please keep going guys!! NOW...on 2.0 ( my fav so far btw) "come for what is mine" ufff that was sweet!, they were talking their sh!t!! your faces of confusion during N 29 was hilarius lol and you were right Biraj there was a bell sound, I was hoping you guys search for the meaning of the bell sound because as usual has a meaning and is very interesting, if I am not mistaken Mery Go Round was writing by JK and is also his fav song of the album ( please refer to the Apple interview with BTS)...the lyrics of the song are heavy but as usual on their songs the guys just pour up all his emotions either good,bad, raws..all! no filters, is kind of sad on this song but is something good and positive they show us always this side of them on their discography, on the other hand that comment Ronnie "is Jimin whatever he sings is sexual" well...I can not denied that statement Ronnie lol, also now I understand why Jhope said Normal was his fav track of the album! btw Rowan I agree with you 100 percent we need a choreo for FYA but right now, ASAP!!..at the end guys I mentioned that 2.0 was my favorite song of the album but I ended like Biraj...I dont have a favorite now lol, what a risk taking, raw, audacious album this is..have it ALL to be AOTY but only time will tell by the end of this year.

THIS ALBUM IT'S AMAZING❤️🔥 I'm gonna be very bias, but MY GOD WHAT ENTER TO TAEHYUNG'S BODY? He ate so hard on everything, his range and versatility it's insane (Jimin was so right when he said we should look up for Tae's vocals). I really love Like Animals, Body To Body and They Don't Know About us🗣️

Fun fact: Kim Gu was an activist that didn't stand for economic or war power. He stood for CULTURAL power. He believed Korea could place themselves on the world map through cultural strength

Your reactions are seriously the best! Thank you so much for appreciating our Bangtan like you do 💜

BTS has broken boundaries, this album is and will break records. All the members have worked hard to show us their versatility but V man, how does he even make his voice sound like that. Especially in Like Animals.

Someone tell them the symbolism behind the 7 tattoos

please, react to the netflix concert. the end of animals with jin's high note is going to end u

This was such an amazing review of the album! Hearing Like Animals live this morning made me love the song even more! I can't get over how amazing they all sound! This was my first full group comeback and I've been on cloud 9. I love how you can hear their solo influence mixed with the group sound in each of the songs. I'm a little sad that I've seen so many people saying that they don't like the album..but that doesn't take away from how much I love it.

Jungkook is the mastermind behind Hooligan - the strings at the beginning and throughout are the strings from BTS's original recording of Arirang!

Im LOVING the constant screams for Jin when he shines!! ✨✨✨ i’m so satisfied with how much he has contributed vocally to all the songs, considering he always puts himself down and compares himself with the other 3 vocalists, he is KILLING IT in this album! 💜

can’t wait for your reaction to the comeback live!! our boys KILLED it!! we’re so back 💜💜

Thank you guys so much for this reaction! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 So for me I had to warm up to the first few songs(it didn’t help that I was listening to it for the first time while working lol, I can’t multitask), they’re not my typical music genre. But from Swim on I loved the rest of the album and once I listened to the first songs a few more times at home and read the lyrics I liked them more. And once I saw the live it changed everything lol!! But I’m still just a sad song girl at heart so my favorite songs are definitely Like Animals, Normal, they don’t know ’bout us, Merry go round and Please! Even though the style of music for Aliens, FYA and 2.0 aren’t my typical style, but I can still enjoy them and the lyrics are so good!💜 I love how you guys can recognize all the guys voices so easily lol! This is such a great reaction, I honestly can’t wait for you guys to listen to more full albums because I promise all BTS’s albums are straight fire! Like I haven’t favorite ones(Wings, The love Yourself trilogy and Map of The Soul: 7 aren’t some of my top favorites), but literally every single one is so good!! And I always recommend listening to them from start to finish because it’s such an incredible journey to experience.💜 I love how you guys look things up, if you’re really interested in what it means. Lol, I was literally just telling my roommate about why you guys are my favorite reactors, I love how emotionally intelligent you all are, how you guys can vibe and get hyped but also catch all the little nuances, references and double meanings. How you guys can deep dive into what you think the message of BTS’ music/visuals are, but can still just enjoy it! Okay even as I re-listen with you guys, I’m already vibing with the production more lol! Yes I can confirm I felt the same as you guys heard Normal, I literally didn’t know want to do with myself lol! And don’t get me started on Like Animals, I literally cried while watching the live performance of it.

loved this guys!

please react to the Studio Notes and the Zane Lowe interview as well 🙏😁

lol at no.29

Loved your reaction guys! 💜

Guys, kindly check the official lyrical credits because you’re confusing V’s parts with other members. This album shows Taehyung’s versatility and wide range. He literally ATE. he simultaneously hits high and low notes effortlessly and even changes his vocal tone. V's vocal and diversity he showed in every track it's honestly amazing. His verses are litreally different in every song and His parts are going viral across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube. All people are praising him even GP. You can check them out. And Lastly, V and jhope went Crazy on this album. Thank you.

A little fun fact about No.29. It is a reference to South Korea's 29th National Treasure. This bell is the Sacred Bell of King Seongdeok that is not rung anymore due to how old it is (year 771). The last time this bell was rung was on September of 2025. Hybe in collaboration with the National Museum of Korea and the National Museum Foundation got a HD recording of the bell sound for the album at that time.

The way you guys decode the album amaze me. Even ARMY's that claim to be a fan since the debut says a lot. Thank you for your reaction guys. Best reaction proud of you guys🔥

This album is insane, I’ve listened to it a thousand times. Jimin’s voice is incredible, he’s expanded his versatility in every song. At times it may have been overlooked because of the emotion, but each member’s vocals have been absolutely mind-blowing.

AMAZING ALBUM! AMAZING REACTION!!

Many of you repeatedly asked if it was normal—if what you were feeling was *everything* you felt while listening to this album... And yes, it truly is a roller coaster of emotions; everything you felt, I felt—at 200%, or even more.

amazing review of the album.

Oh my god this album is such a masterpiece ! Everyone of these songs are beautiful ! Love your reactions, you broadened my perspective on this album ! Happy ARIRANG era to all of us ARMY !

I'm only halfway through the vid and you guys have already picked up on half a dozen things that I haven't seen any other review mention. Thanks as always for actually paying attention. 🫡

You guys are amazing 💜😭🫂

Just AMAZING....MASTERPIECE

Sorry--just a quick correction--when you saw j-hope in the credits for "Normal" you said "j-hope's in the writing now." Just to clarify, he wrote on 11 songs for this album and has like 165 songs under his official credits. He's been writing for Bangtan since Day 1 of BTS. In fact, he had registered credits before Yoongi, even. That's how far back his writing goes. So idk if you just didn't know (I know intro vids tend to focus on his dance more than his writing and producing) but he's one of the main creators of Bangtan's music. Bang PD called RM, j-hope, and Suga Bangtan's "three musical pillars." :)

matter of fact, give no. 29 a grammy

Please watch STUDIO NOTES/Arirang on BANGTANTV (YouTube). They talk about the work process and the meanings behind every Song. I loved it!

Going through and analyzing every song on this album makes you realize how special and intentional every single lyric, beat, emotion, and transition are. BTS absolutely KILLED IT!! This is BTS. They have cemented their status, and idk if this is controversial, but NO ONE does it like BTS. It's their homecoming, their identity, and how they are stamping their mark on their comeback and who they are. This album is a 10/10 for me. Their is no bad song. No skips on this album. They really outdid themselves with this.

This comeback wasn’t just another release, it was a statement. When Arirang dropped, it felt like BTS had shifted the entire axis of the industry. Thank you for waiting for 24 hours before uploading y'alls reaction video🙏Every song on this album is so good, you can tell the growth of every member. Well done bangtan i am so proud of you my seven 💜 BTS’s return has lifted a weight off my chest. After the long pause during their military service, Arirang isn’t just an album it’s a homecoming, a reminder of why their presence feels so vital. The album itself carries that emotional depth: it’s celebratory, but also reflective, weaving heritage into modern artistry. That’s why it feels so healing because BTS isn’t just back, they’re back with intention, maturity, and a sound that resonates on a deeper level.

This album makes me feel a bunch of emotions, like a rollercoster

Hi. Just a fun fact (since you commented on it). The MV for SWIM was filmed in my country - Portugal - and yes, they were indeed on a ship on the Tejo river (in Lisbon). The weather was horrible thought; they were here in february while we were going through a lot of storms, so it must have not been easy to film but it turned out beautiful (they did had to change the color of the water post production since it was completely brown instead of that bright blue during the time of filming😂😂)

im all smiley and giddy seeing your reactions to NORMAL. 😏😁 the first time i listened to the album it became easily my favorite. but honestly ARIRANG is a masterpiece and a diverse album and each song has their own charm. the more you listen to it the more you appreciate every song. love your reaction and insights as always. mad respect as well for posting your reactions to Swim and the album after 24 hours. 🙌 i hope in the coming weeks you're gonna start your BTS album review journey because there's still more to discover musically about this amazing group. 🤗💜

Best album 🔥🔥🔥

LOL their confusion in N.29 representa the whole fandom

Loved you guys reaction from beginning to end keep up good work . Bts album is masterpiece 💜 ✨️ from start to finish glad we all get to witness this together

There's a video on tiktok explaining what the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok ringing for No. 29 means for Koreans. It's this thousand-year-old bell made in 771. It hasn't been rung in 22 years til 2025, which is probably when this sample of it was taken for No. 29. Iirc from that video, they said it was No. 29 in the list of Korea's national treasures. The bell is famous for its long resonance, like you can hear it echo long after it's rung, which is supposedly what happens when you listen to this track. So, what happens is... It's a sound that rings in the heart of Koreans... And now, BTS has effectively let the rest of the world hear that thousand-year-old bell resound for 1:39 minutes. Personally, as someone who lives somewhere where old bells are still rung, it calls out something primal or indigenous. I think a lot of people who are not Korean can relate too.

When's the Netflix reaction?

Best album reaction i’ve seen by far!!! 💜💜💜

Your reaction on No. 29 had me lol. I was actually tapping on my car player and then checking spotify to see whether I muted anything. The album is amazing and their thinking process is phenomenal. I did not like many songs when I first listened to the album in my car. But after looking up the lyrics, I was able to appreciate it more and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it again with you guys. Can't wait for your reaction on the Comeback. Also there is BTS Studio Notes (https://www.youtube.com/live/K0kr5E8AY6U?si=PFP8ejn-nXfFeF8i) on the Album on YT explaining the tracks. Hope you can react to that as well. Borahae.

THIS ALBUM IS JUST MAGICAL, ALL OF SEVEN MEMBERS ESCENCE

I also did not like this album on my first listen. The first half was sounded "too hiphop and too heavily produced" for me. However, beginning with the 2nd listen I loved this album! I've now listened to it 7 times. I know enough about sound and music to know that this album is GROUND BREAKING. It is like nothing that has been done before. See Diplo's comments and, those of other producers who worked on Arirang. BTS is always evolving, curious, intelligent, ridiculously talented and experimental. That is what this album is. The way the album is curated, represents Arirang. The way the album unfolds in sound, melody, lyrics and the emotions it evokes IS ARIRANG. It is not what I'm "used to" from BTS but, it is BTS. I trust these guys. I didn't know that this album was what I needed, until I experienced it. (Just like my relationship with BTS). Regarding the lyrics: while the language is not as "poetic" or lyrically dense as in the past, it is no less beautiful or profound. Shakespeare's verbiage to describe love, is NOT MORE profound than Julia Quinn's. We've just been taught that it it.

Pls make the comeback live free guys !! As it was a free concert pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

Hi Army! If anyone here was able to make it to the Spotify swimside event, I’d happily pay to be your plus 1! Just let me know!

This comeback feels like APOBANGPO - BTS gives us album of the year and ARMY makes it album of the year. The amount of records they broke within 24 hours of release.. overwhelming

For the Netflix comeback reaction I rlly hope u consider posting it on YouTube!!

Watch: STUDIO NOTES | 'ARIRANG' on BANGTANTV. It's a recorded live conversation between the 7 BTS members, about their Arirang album. You'll find answers to some of your questions there.

Been following you since your very first video and now seeing you immediately recognise each member by their voices, oh how you have fallen down the rabbit hole 💜💜💜 This is exactly the kind of reaction and appreciation the album deserves!!! Kudos to you guys 🥂 Also appreciate you guys waiting out the first 24 hrs ! Respect ! P.S. We all did dive head first into spiralling when we saw our sailor boys 🥹🥹

Such a beautiful experience, great job our guys and so thankful to them for giving us this loving album < 3

You know it's a goated album when your favourite song keeps changing!.

Bro this Album was a spiritual experience

Into the sun was composed by V and he thought maybe it wouldn’t go with the album but the members said they really really like it and used it at the end

also dw we all had the exact same reaction to no. 29, but if you turn all the high res settings on you should hear a bell sound instead. RM explained it: “This track No.29 is the resonant tolling of the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok designated as South Korea’s National Treasure No. 29,"

constantly screaming 'seokjin' is so real hahaha

I need this album injected into my veins it’s that serious!!!

N. 29 is a moment of silent for the music industry

I'm here after watching (and processing) their live performances of some of these songs and my god, as you guys always say. it's even better live!! makes me even more excited for their tour

I don’t like this album 🥲. Just not my taste

In RM line when he said you guys with big eyes keep saying ‘’are they for real for real ‘’ it’s in quotations I think he is referencing to the racism they faced when they entered usa and how people commented on they features and all so he’s now making a mockery of them saying they got too big eyes , in the studio notes he also mentioned he’s happy now South Korea is well known and people stopped asking them whether they are from north or South Korea which is a rude thing to ask

Please post the reaction on Netflix comeback live 💜

They did a live titled arirang studio notes it’s on YouTube and in that they talked about the reason why they chose certain songs and how some members were opposed to certain songs and how they convinced each other and also how they talked with different producers while doing the album it’s fun you should watch it

Oh. You did such a great job and justice to this album. Normal and like animals are my top favorites.

Man so glad your appreciating this album some ignorant folks online keep saying it doesn’t sound like bts but this is what bts essentially is they are always evolving in beautiful way with sick beats and great melodies and voices

Man I just came back from watching the Netflix comeback live it was insane I have heart palpitations from how excited I was lol the lyrics in some of these songs are so deep too

oh my goodness guys the concert was beautiful

A few days ago I was so sad because I couldn't afford to continue my subscription and I wouldn't have experienced the comeback with you, but seeing that you have published the public videos makes me really happy and warms my heart, thank you so much I really appreciate it 🫂💜 p.s. English is not my first language sorry if there are mistakes!

What a great time to be an ARMY💜 see yall later for the live

BEAUTIFUL…..see you for the live 💜🥳

You guys HAVE to I mean HAVE to watch BTS studio notes it's on YouTube it's them giving insights of every song 🥺❤️

I LOVE BEING AN ARMY!! I love BTS so much, this is the best album I've ever listened to in my life !! NO SKIPS - even the bell (No. 29) - the bell is very important as it is a part of Korean history

🎉🎉🎉🎉

The song no. 29 is an interlude featuring the resonant tolling of the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok, symbolizing pride in Korean heritage. It also marks a shift in album's flow from energetic to mellow.

You guys should definitely react to the live BTS made about the process of each song, it’s called Studio notes ARIRANG on ytb : https://www.youtube.com/live/K0kr5E8AY6U?si=tNxncGMXxOv5Zcmg And also this interview with Zane Lowe : https://youtu.be/LB01v___wO4?si=eAtd99QHCFIS8TTs Both videos will give you more depth on this album.

Truly love each and every one of your reactions just sometime you would either go back if you’ve talked or sung over a part you let it play one full time, especially for new songs you haven’t heard. Just want you guys to catch all the background vocals and stuff 😅 love your videos though!

This was awesome reaction and it helped me to really understand the songs. Because of the lyrics 😍🥹 I'm speechless!

hands down their best album, I cannot stop listening since it dropped and idk if I'll ever get over it. so many different genres, so much substance behind each track. No wonder they chose these out of over 120 songs they worked on, its literally peak. And we love rap line making a huge comeback on this album with so many tracks being hip-hop/rap centered but the vocal line really shines like never before on this album for me because they hit a new level of synergy imo. Really impressed with their new approaches and rap line having more vocal lines? Loved it. They always had amazing chemistry as a group but in this album its even better, each of them sounds so natural on every track. As always, we just have to trust BTS. They knew exactly what they meant when they said going solo for a while will help them be stronger as a group because on this album it feels like they morphed into one. And the production? simply flawless. i have nothing more to say. i knew the album would be good but my jaw still hit the floor after my first listen. as always, loved your guys' reaction and excitement so much!

The title itself feels symbolic too. “Arirang” is such a deeply emotional and cultural word, often connected to longing, resilience, and shared history. In a way, the album feels like their own version of that story, a journey through time, separation, growth, and reunion. It feels nostalgic but also hopeful, like they’re honoring where they came from while stepping into a new chapter together. This album isn’t just music, it’s a statement. And once again they proved that nobody does it like them. 💜✨

No one releases music like them. The way they put their heart, effort, and meaning into every track is just on another level. You can tell this isn’t just music for them, it’s something deeply personal and intentional. Honestly, even if they had stopped after their solo eras, it would have already been legendary. They had already created such an incredible legacy. But the fact that they chose to come back together as a group makes it even more meaningful. It shows how much the boys truly love each other and how much they care about ARMY. Arirang feels like a reflection of that bond of their journey, their struggles, their growth, and the connection they share with each other and with us💜

This album is sooo incredibly perfect, I honestly feel like it couldn’t get any more perfect than this. The whole vibe of Arirang feels completely different from the albums they released before, and that’s what makes it so special. You can really hear how much they’ve grown and matured as artists. Their range feels bigger than ever, from the vocals to the emotions to the storytelling. Every single song carries such a powerful message and it hits so hard when you really listen to the lyrics.

Wonderful album

You guys are sooooo good at the reactions, i truly enjoy watching you guys. Thank you. & BTS devoured this album. ALBUM OF THE DECADE.

yay yay!! guys i loved this album so much. it's different from everything they've ever released (recently) but it's a very good different, old Bts is backk

"This is how it feels to be a fan" I nod in agreement as I begin to write my multiple page essay on this album's themes and how they relate to BTS's story and message until this point.

AFTER 2 HOURS OF WATCHING THIS HANDSSS DOWNNN u guysss are the BESTTT reactorssss

God, this is seriously just the best album ever!!!! I love it so much

I knew you guys would understand every songs in this album and you guys did not disappoint. I love how y’all truly pay attention to each lyrics and analyze them and see the connections even the meanings this was a fantastic breakdown from you guys. I love this album when you pay attention to the lyrics and think you’ll realize what they’re trying to say BTS truly is a versatile artist they live up to the expectations. I’m proud of them🤧. Thank you for this beautiful reaction idk if you guys will react to the live and if you guys will watch it on Netflix I hope y’all have fun 💜

i cant remember how many times i listened to the whole album since release and i enjoyed listening to it again with you!... thank you for appreciating the talent of bts! thank you for genuinely reacting to their craft! i love the whole album!

I’d be surprised if they catch any vocals they don’t even catch a two second break to breathe. They literally talk over every syllable.

The reactors Jared and Jordan on youtube et Patreon have ultra complete and serious content regarding BTS this would help and guide you enormously in knowing what to react to as they are extremely knowledgeable by a big community ARMY for a long time, just like you i'm just an baby Army from France.

Thank you Guys! I listened to the album yesterday and enjoyed it so much, but not having ARMY friends to talked about this is very unfortunate but watching this today is like watching it with friends! Really enjoyed the reaction to every fucking track! 💜

If you guys listen without the lyrics the song aliens sounds like A-list. It can be a play on words

You are top guys, i recommend you earphones or headphones for a better experience. For the lyrics the best is doolset or genius to complete with a good traduction and good explanations . And DKTV explanations.

Please watch the Artists Notes and Zane Lowe Interview

i saw a really great comment on twitter which said - Arirang is the korean people's song when they sing about love, longing, grief and maybe even success and I think that this album is BTS's Arirang. It's THEIR love, THEIR longing and THEIR success. It didn't necessarily have to be very cultural because BTS being koreans going out into the world are the culture themselves.

I think this reaction need to show to all people that does not understand the album , amazing guys thank u

bts gave us an album which combines so many versions of them as a group & soloists so hearing ppl say it doesn’t sound like bts is insane (especially tiktok), they don’t sound like the bts YOU like and remember but anyone with a brain can see the effort to align with their roots in Arirang. i really dont understand non-koreans obssesion with them 'staying korean' or whatever the hell that means

OMG OMG OMG I AM JUST 10 SEC INNN AND I CANNOT WAIT FOR YOUR REACTIONNN IK U GUYS GONNA LOVEE THIS

That was CRAZY album and CRAZY reaction this album is gonna be on top of the charts for a long time. That was one of the best album listening I’ve experienced in my life !!

The song with no audible sound is track No. 29. It represents the lingering echo of the sacred bell of King Seongdeok, which is recognized as South Korea’s National Treasure No. 29.

spot on reaction again.. Thank you!

There is no cgi for the MV btw. They went to portugal and filmed everything on the boat. The museum lily is standing in is also a famous portuguese museum

Y'all i felt the same when listening to this album. There is not a single skip. I've been obsessed and can't stop listening to it

First listen I didn’t love it. Then by the third listen, AOTY 🔥🔥🔥

💜❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💜

V on that on 'Usual' will be the death of me I tell you

I like your reactions, but in this video it’s very clear who your favorites are and who you care less about. V already has the fewest lines in the whole album, and even with those few lines, he gets little to no compliments compared to the others. I think it’s a shame because it really feels like you’re making a big difference like that… I’m saying this as a V bias, it’s true, but that doesn’t change the fact.

ALBUM OF THE YEAR 💯

They all gave their everything in this album and after their solos they became even better 💜 i love every song but Swim, Normal and Please are my favorite for the moment 😍

SAY IT WITH ME ALBUM OF THE YEAR

The energy you gave to that reaction is what that album deserves.

Wow, u all understand the message really well ✨💜

Thank you soooo much for this. I absolutely loved your reaction and i would say each time I listened to the album, it just got better every single time. Also BTS is where they are now not just from their hard work, genuineness, talents but also because of the fact that literally ALLLL their B sides are incredibly good, like as good as their main tracts, sometimes, dare I say, better then their A sides even. Oh Biraj, if you didn’t know it, us ARMYs already noticed that YOU GUYS WERE ALREADY A FAN MONTHS AGO 🤣🫶🏼💜

I love you guys nothing like other reactors thank u

V and Jhope went crazy on this album. V' vocals and the diversity he showed in every track amazed me. Same with Jhope. Like holy shit man. After listening to this album, I know why BTS members were again and again saying that V and jhope went crazy on this album.

genuinely a career-defining album. so new and innovative. bts NEVER misses.

bro i was blown away. like wtf

i really loved you guysss reaction!! so insightful!!

You guys are just hands down the best 😭😭😭 like again! The way you are pretty much on the money about “they don’t know’bout us”

Thank you for your reaction! I love your takes on the album! They made me think!

I love how BTS love.

Rapline is almost always I involved in all the songs esp RM, he’s in everything 😆 I mean credits

A moment of silence please - No.29

yall should watch their Apple Music interview with Zane Lowe too! it came out yesterday and it was really fun and insightful, they talk about arirang and just BTS!!

GOD I love you guys, You just get it 😭 your interpretation of Normal hits exactly🫶🏼😭🫂💜 By the way kerosine is a flammable liquid derived from petroleum.

Thank you

looooved your reaction, i felt the same, this album is a journey

A no skip album for me. I’ve been immersed in it completely for 24 hours and will continue to delve into every part of it for a long time to come. I’m so happy you loved your first comeback album. Buckle up because we’re about to be flooded with content. This comeback is epic . They’ve have missed us just as much as we have missed them. Thank you for a great review and reaction 💜🫰🏻🤌🏻

Normal has me in chokehold since yesterday. It's ANTHEM. I ascended to heaven at Taehyung’s voice after rapline verse. They ALL killed me.

I was waiting for your reaction! It’s 1am here, but you guys really do understand BTS. I loved to see your reaction because the album is so diverse and amazing!👏🏻🔥

track no.29 is the sound of korea's national treasure no.29 Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok which is where the title comes from. it's a collaboration between bts and the national museum foundation of korea. it runs for 1minute and 37seconds, the exact time it takes for the sound of the bell to fully fade. it also serves as a transition point in the album, moving from a more intense section into a softer atmosphere. the bell itself is an 18.9 ton bronze bell created in 771 AD. it's no longer rung regularly because of its age and to avoid damage, but it was struck for the first time in 22 years for the ARIRANG album. now bts preserved its sound forever..making it heard and accessible not just in korea, but all over the world 🥹🥹🥹💜

10/10 album ✨️ literally could not have asked for anything better. glad to have y'all on this journey. hope everyone enjoys the live performance tonight 😊💜

🤣🤣🤣 A moment of silence because BTS killed No.29 is the number of a histrionically/culturally important bell as an interlude signifying a moment of cultural reflection You will notice also that the next few songs after that is the slower and more introspective songs, so it’s like a break and also a bridge between the styles of songs

This album is genius and growth with literally No Skips for me, which hasn't happened in years by any artist for me personally! I love the evolution of Hip Hop and R&B!! Whether in English or Korean they are bringing HEAT!! 🔥💜

I love you guys ! Your appreciation for their craft and hard work, that change is good and needed . I love this album .

Thanks for the early uploads! Don't know if I'll be able to watch THIS entire vid before sleeping in preparation for the live stream...BTW, just so you know...I'm an old lady who has LOVED music all her life, and some albums are DEFINITELY meant to be listened to all the way thru, in song order. I agree - the producers really went crazy on this album!!!!! So good! And what you were saying about the layering of their voices - I noticed something: A lot of the time (in the past), they will layer one voice over and over itself. But here, it seems to me like they are layering all of their voices or voices other than one singer's over each other. It's HEAVEN!!!!

Not me laughing at them when they said, did you press the button for No.29😂

I loved your reactions!!! You guys are genuinely the best!!!!💜🫶🏼

No 29 is the king's bell and it's 1:37 long because how much time it takes for it to ride out. Also it's two minute silence for the music industry ;)

Guys, I really love how you look up what you don’t know 🥹😭🫂💜 like about the lyrics referring the activist Kim. I really appreciate it so much 🫶🏼💜🫂

😭❤️‍🔥

You guys really understand BTS more than some army

It's titled no.29 bc the Bell is the 29th National treasure designated by the government of South Korea. Namjoon said on their studio notes that ‘No. 29’ is 1:37 minutes long because that's how long it takes for the sound of the ‘Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok’ to fade out. This Bell was made during the Silla Dynasty, and they didn't play it for 22 years for the fear of damaging it bc it's an ancient artifact now.... but they did ring it once last year just to study the sound. I assume that's where BTS got the Bell sound from..... in another perspective, BTS included the sound in their album to preserve the sound from that same Bell !

It’s 1AM here btw I stayed up to listen with you guys again. I streamed when it dropped and had to repeat it cuz it’s so good😭🥹

PURE GOLD👑

what's kerosene? 😭 I'm screaming 😂😂😂 glad to be from a third world country. it's basically fuel for heaters, lamps and the sorts but most ppl might know it as jet fuel (the highly refined version)

Honestly my favorite reactors. From the beginning you guys have respected and listened without prejudice, and it’s amazing to see you be genuine and feel the same emotions of rollercoaster I felt. You have truly understood them each of you with your perspectives. Also Namjoon said track No. 29 which was a quiet bell, is 1:37 minutes long because that's how long it takes for the sound of the ‘Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok’ to fade out and it signals a transition in the album from a more hype to a mellower part they ARE MUSICAL GENIUSES

Being an army for so long I feel like a proud mother everytime someone reacts to the boys especially this new album where they’ve outdone themselves 😭😭💜💜

Hahaha no .29 😅😂

Thank u so much for your beautiful reaction! This album is special and is now my favourite album ever!!! Love u guys 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

OMG YOU GUYS REACTED THE SAME WAY EACH SONG WAS A FAVORITE AND PROOF THE EACH BTS ALBUM IS SO DIVERSE AND VERSATILE ITS WHO THEY’VE BEEN AND I CAN ALSO FEEL A BIT OF WHAT THEY LEARNED AND EXPERIMENTED WITH THEIR SOLOS IMPLEMENTED IN EACH SONG AS A GROUP WHICH BLEW ME AWAY AS WELL

THIS IS HOW YOU DO A COMEBACK!!! NO SKIP ALBUM 😛😛😛

the reaction at No.29 😭🤣 cause i thought my phone was playing up. had to replay it and turn up the volume, switched off Bluetooth mode just to realise that it was a gong

The name RM said in Alien was Kim Gu seonsaengnim. Kim Gu ( 1876-1949) was a Korean independence activist and statesman who served as the sixth and final president of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea in exile during Japan's colonial rule (1910-1945). A key figure in the Korean independence movement, he organized and supported armed resistance against Japanese forces, including the Korean Liberation Army. After liberation in 1945, he opposed the division of the Korean peninsula and actively pursued reunification through political negotiations, advocating for a unified Korea before his assassination in 1949. The title seonsaengnim (선생님) is an honorific meaning "teacher" or "respected elder," reflecting the reverence with which he is regarded in Korean history. Addressing him directly in the lyrics invokes his legacy of anti-colonial resistance and the unresolved pursuit of reunification.

Love how hyped up and shocked you guys always get 😂 And how you never fail to appreciate everything from the sound to the visuals to the meaning. Mad respect for appreciating their music as the art it is and always diving deep into every single song. Really excited for you guys to experience a full BTS comeback in real time. It’s gonna be a crazy ride, so buckle up 😊 (And hoping to see you guys react to yesterday’s comeback live as well. It’s full of gems about the production of Arirang and just BTS being their chaotic selves.)

V, Jhope and Suga really stood out to me in this album

arirang is peak. no glazing shit this is their best album to date for me personally. people can not like it for personal taste reasons as this album is kind of experimental and using unique genres but its an objectively good album, u cant say its bad at all!!! production, vocals, everything is very well done. my favourites rn are FYA, Aliens, NORMAL. but it will probably keep changing lol!

Notice how the first chorus in Body to body went Jimin, JK, Jin, V, and then they switched it up in the next chorus 😍 I LLLOOVE when they do that

Yes it’s JHope At the start saying “I need”

This is the closest I could get to listening to the album again for the first time. I love this guys. I hope you also watch their interview with Zane Lowe, it’s really good.

Alien could be for SK and Kpop itself as there are still peopld who refuses to admit the impact BTS has made, how they are still treated as 'outsider'.

Awwww Rowan: I don’t think I like anyone that much to do a whole album 🥰🫂💜

I’m sooo excited for you guys 😍😍😍

I absolutely love how you guys read the lyrics, listen to the song multiple times to understand it and appreciate their vocals/rap. I love your reactions so much. You guys never disappoint. 🙏🥺

17:54 Jungkook also worked on Hooligan.

This is the best reaction to the Album. You guys understand BTS.

You are really good at getting the meaning of the songs / lyrics you are very impressive. Enjoy the the concert on Netflix I think this is going to blow all our minds. English is not my first language so sorry if any confusion

I knew from watching your reaction that I would learn so much more about each song! You guys have this weird talent where you understand and explain each song in a prefect way lol😂 Love you guys🤍

14:46 you didn't notice but last laugh in Hooligan was Taehyung.

very excited to watch, and so thankful that you waited to post 💗

Omg y’all scrambling all over the place because of no.29 had me crying 😂😂

I am very grateful to you guys for waiting for the 24 hours of the count many graces for this kind and loving gesture for the effort and dedication that ARMY puts before the stream because the first 24 hours are important and the most significant if we talk about records. I appreciate this very much we want them very much guys 💜💜💜✨️

BTS had been warning us that Hobi and Tae has been gone crazy in this album. They weren't wrong 😭

So EXCITED to watch I’ve been looking forward to your guys reaction the most! LETS GO‼️

Im soooo excited for your reactions!!!

i can't wait to see ur take on it !! ><

OMG OMG OMG IM SO EXCITED FOR YOUR REACTION

Thank you for being considerate enough to wait 24hrs before dropping the reaction . That said I can’t wait to see your reaction!!

Wow, you really waited a full 24 hours after the MV and album release before uploading—RESPECT!!! 👏🏻 Thank you so much for being so thoughtful and considerate. It really means a lot that you gave ARMYs time to fully focus on streaming first without splitting views. That kind of patience and support is honestly so rare these days. ❤️‍🩹 We truly appreciate you, Ralaz! 💜 Let’s keep streaming, supporting our Bangtan, and aiming for all the awards—fighting! ✊🏻🫰🏻

OMGGGGG SO EXCITED TO WATCH

So excited to watch this omgggg

Leaving all my work for this cuz BTS is back!!!

Woke up to this notification LET'S GO!!!

Wow you're early!!! 😍😍😍

AHHHH! RAN HERE AS SOON AS I GOT THE NOTIF. Y'all's reaction has been the only reaction I've been looking forward to.

CANT WAITTT TO WATCH YALL FREAK THE FUCK OUT 😭😭

OMG