Look out for his save me shooting sketch reaction soon!

Great reaction! The driving force behind most BTS videos is Yong-Seok Choi, more known as Lumpens (which is also the name of his company). He started his career in commercials and moved on to music videos. He has been with BTS since the beginning and knows them really well. He understand who they are as artists and how to translate their music in visual form. He is really an essential part of their success with the universe he was able to create for their songs throughout the years. His masterpiece is "Blood, Sweat and Tears". I am looking forward to that reaction if you decide to watch it (you will need 2 hours to review that one lol) 😄

Yes, yes, yes! The camera person and cinematography are part of the choreography. It adds so much more to the video and to performances. So cool!

You should definitely show him the "Home" live performance from Jimmy Fallon as well. First, the song is amazing, secondly even the way it was shot is great.

Heartbeat, I Need U, Run, Blood Sweat & Tears, On Kinetic Manifesto, their self produced MV for Spine Breaker. Love your analysis!

Learning so much from his point of view, for something that looks so easy for us it comes to show that the team works very hard always. Love your reactions💜

I am really having fun listening to you talk about the technology behind all this. Shows how it has really got to be a team effort. Thanks

Save Me has always been my favourite song and MV. one the things that had stuck with me knowing the behind the scene moments is knowing that prior to shooting they had to practice choreo together with the cameraman and crew for the MV. they even used the same "choreo" and maneuvers during a few of their comeback stages so the performance would look exactly like the MV. much respect for the boys and crew for working so well together

We can really see your passion in film making. It shows on how you react to the MVs and love those throwbacks to different movies. Please continue these reactions cause it is really fun!! Looking forward to the shooting sketch..

I love watching Jeff react to BTS. Love his insights and how he genuinely gets excited about things💜

hey jeff! i just wanna say that i would watch a 40-min reaction to a 3-min music video every time if you’re the one reacting! i learned so much from your black swan reaction, especially all the insight you had on the birth of contemporary dance due to your wife’s experiences. so i totally don’t mind if you take your time lol. also it would be cool if your wife saw some of bts’ more contemporary pieces - there are several of them! doesn’t even have to be a filmed reaction (although that would be super cool as well). i just feel like with bts, there are so many avenues of entry into becoming a fan of the group and getting into their music. contemporary might be one of them for your wife. thanks for all these reactions and your genuine interest! 💗

It’s my first time liking and enjoying a long reaction of someone explaining how the MV’s filming works because he knows what he is talking about (thank you )I really enjoy it . It’s ok to not know their names take your time no pressure we enjoy watching you learning about them.

Save Me made me an ARMY and I have never looked back. I love these 7 men. They are The Seven Wonders of my world💜

These are some of the most refreshing and interesting reactions I've seen in a long time. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and insight with us, and I look forward to checking out the recommended "homework". 😊💜 I love seeing people appreciate BTS music but it's a real bonus when they find ways to relate to them personally and/or professionally. You're a genuine and kind soul - it's a JOY to witness the passion for your craft come through in your analysis/breakdown of these mvs. 💜 Thank you!

I always thought that BTS had an incredible production team in general but after watching this i have a new appreciation/respect for the camera person as individual, never thought about the fact that, as you said, they are dancing with them as well, it's amazing. Thoroughly enjoying the film class🤭

I totally agree. I've found really happy "accidents" when trying to fix something in post that then ended up enhancing a video after and i would have never discovered it otherwise (and then can later do it intentionally like i planned it all along lol) also please continue this film class style review I love this so much! Def gonna go check out everything you mentioned!

19:15 okayyyy Blood, Sweat & Tears pleaseeee and let us know the filmography side of it just as this reaction! so informative and interesting to know 15:15 I've always wanted to know the name of this effect!! Thank you Jeff! 16:07 yeayy he loves the music as well! this long take approach also somehow fit perfectly with the music pace indeed the cameraman have his own choreo in this and each of it and I feel like it takes us flying through the lyics+melody+emotion+ambience PERFECTLY

Just have to say that you remind me so much of a younger cuter 😍 Ray Romano.... even your voices are so similar. Loving your reactions - thank you for sharing your BTS journey with us.... The "dancing" the cameraman did in this was insane. Their whole team that works on their MVs is so talented. Next video - as a filmmaker I think you would like Fake Love, I Need You, Blood Sweat Tears.... The director of most of their MVs in named Lumpens. He is a visual artist - I can link you an interview he did before he started with BTS if you like. He has been with them since the beginning (like most of their core staff).... Also, youngest member JungKook directed their Life Goes On MV.

Im really enjoying these videos! A lot of times when its "(blank) reacts to bts ..." their profession or whatever is completely irrelevant to their commentary but it's so interesting hearing how Jeff is relating everything to his field. It's obvious he's very passionate and it makes it really interesting, especially as an ARMY who's seen these videos countless times.

I am an older BTS fan and I am glad that I discovered your reaction videos to BTS. I am enjoying learning about the integral role the film crew plays in the production of BTS' great music videos. Thank you!

Always love to hear a director's take on this video. The opening scene in Touch of Evil is one of the most famous opening scenes in film history. It's a brilliant long take that is a master class in how to build tension. The tension comes from not wondering what's going to happen, but WHEN it's going to happen. Surprised you didn't mention Scorsese's famous long take in Good Fellas. That long take is used to pull Karen -- and the viewer -- into Henry's world and we see her being dazzled and seduced by it. What do you think the director here was trying to accomplish with the long take?

I never knew this was non-stop filming for this MV. It reminds me of the movie 1917, which is also a nonstop recording. The best movie I've ever seen. I also recommend watching On Kinetic Manifesto by BTS

TAYLOR… we need an under-the-table foot cam to capture jeff’s foot tapping and a cute little on-screen counter graphic to keep track… borahae queen i know you can do anything!! 😩💜

i love your professional view on these MVs, enjoy every moments and i learn a lot! thank you! Adding some background for the song. The time when they shooting this MV, they didn't have much budgets, so the team just use their skills to creation to make things work. and that actually how they all became so good. in my opinion, this song SAVE ME, it's actually like a bagging to fans for their love and support. similar to the song "i need you". the person they were talking to in the songs, actually were fans. these songs are part of the story line "花樣年華The Most Beautiful Moment in Life", i think its kinda like their last hail mary. when the story line was created, they were under a lot of hatred because of the 2014 album. lots of people thought its too hip hop, considered them as "bad boys" type. the company was in heavy debts, and they still hadn't got any first place - there were several music shows in Korea handing out first place every week, for groups from major three companies almost guarantee would get at least one every new songs coming out, but for small company its very hard even just get one. so they took a risk and went like 180 degree and did something no other idols did before. their PD was actually under a lot of pressure for pushing a story line. even some fans from the time were attacking his decision. they think idols should just wear pretty clothes singing and dancing, shouldn't involve things or emotions that too complected. this opinion comes from lots of asian think celebrities should just entertain people and don't show any personal stand. anyway they were at a very crucial point. both the songs were made for the story but also like crying to fans. they "need" fans to "save" them. (so later when they were in a better stage, they rewind a hook from save me and made another song "im fine" lol its all very connected to their lives) and with the story line's success, BTS finally got their first place place in 2015 with "i need you". two years after their debut. "save me" was in later year 2016, same time period with "blood sweat tears" and "fire". but it and "young forever"(also 2016) still part of the story line. btw, that year they have all these title songs but all completely different vibes... talk about range. 2017 they had "DNA", "mic drop", "spring day", also completely different lol

Thank you for sharing such valuable insight into the process of conceptualizing and shooting "Save Me." I've heard people mention some of the technical aspects of BTS' m.v., but your explanations are particularly clear and compelling. I also appreciate the context your provide, shedding light on the cinematic history of filiming techniques. Hopefully you will react to the "On Kinetic Manifesto" m.v. in the future. It's a fan favorite, which I think you would enjoy for the performance and the filming.

The fact I respect them for their hardwork for any mv but then seeing his reaction makes me think that work is real behind their mv and makes me respect them even more and support them!!! Thank you form making me realize more of their hardwork!!!!

The camera/production staff is top-notch! And yeah, this guy works his ass off, barefoot, on uneven sand, for hours!! Respect! You'll enjoy the behind vid a lot! Funny story, I was a background extra in a one-shot country/rock MV of Christian Kane's called "House Rules". It was filmed in Portland, directed by Timothy Hutton (who was his castmate in Leverage, which was filmed in Ptld, at that time) Filmed at a super Portland dive bar/venue called Dante's. Was an interesting (long) day! Kane has been I a few things besides Leverage-Angel TV series, Librarians TV series, Second Hand Lions, 50 to 1...The MV is worth a watch, it's fun! We had to hurry in from outside while they lowered blackout curtians sooo many times to get timing right!! 😁

Film class is so much fun!😁 15:06 Correct me if i’m wrong ARMY but doesn’t Jungkook use this technique for his GCF with Jimin in Japan, when they were eating dinner? Thanks again for another great reaction!💜

It was not only one take but was under absolutely freezing cold winter conditions. Mad respect.

i am loving your reactions! thank you so much! i don't think i appreciated the work of the crew nearly as much as i should have until you pointed it out. i knew they were good & integral to the process but i'm going to consider it much more now. i have noticed the difference in award shows in Asia vs the US for camera & sound quality. (AMAs anyone? i was there in person & the sound was great. recording? bleh)

Lumpens is probably the most successful music video director out right now because of his work on BTS videos. He’s worth looking into

I can't wait for you to react to ON Kinetic Manifesto! The cinematography on that video is insane

lol hes making me feel a whole new level of respect for camera mans 😂

I absolutely love watching him review and react to BTS videos, he seems so genuine and so open to learning more about them and also he appreciates the hard work that they put into their music videos and music. I can’t wait for future videos!!

I really like how you watched without pausing, then re-watched while giving your thoughts!

What I learned from this video: The cameraman is the secret 8th member of bts

The Parallax effect you were talking about.. Jungkook did this in one of his GCF videos (Tokyo). You can check out all his GCF videos, you might like them. My fav is GCF Helsinki. G.C.F = Golden Closet Film Where jungkook did all the shooting/filming, video editing (basically all) by himself

Whoooooooooa Lucas with the Lid Off! Talk about a blast from the past! I don’t know if I’ve ever seen the video, though, or if I did maybe I was too young to remember. Going to watch it immediately. 😆

By all means, teach us about filmmaking and camera shots. I have always wanted to know about all the different camera tricks filmmakers use for different scenes. I'm a movie buff and ARMY, so these long reactions from Jeff are the best for me. I'd watch a 3-hour reaction just of you breaking things down for us. Btw, I will check out the film you recommended for us to watch. 🤗💜 Thanks again Taylor for another great reaction from Jeff. Thank you Jeff for falling further into the rabbit hole and unleashing your wisdom upon us. 💜💜

BTS makes art in every genre with their content and has something for everyone. I’m really glad that their videography is resonating with you. For me it’s their dance and choreo that resonates and I watch and break that down. I’ve seen others do that with music lyrics, beats, hair, fashion, acting, & even communication skills! I can’t wait to learn more about the videography side of things from your reactions. And also, I really like this style of you watching first and then going into a breakdown after (for shorter content like music videos).

I’m not sure whether anyone has said that ‘Save Me’ has a musical and performance ‘mirror’ second act in the song ‘I’m Fine’, which appeared a couple of years and three albums later. There are videos on YT which have the pair as a continuous performance, one or two of which show the ambigram at the heart of it. The central idea is one of the keys in the BU (Bangtan Universe). This song goes deeper than it appears at first read. Probably the most extreme and beautiful one shot movie is ‘Russian Ark’ by Alexander Sokurov (2003). 90+ minutes, hundreds of actors, extras and musicians, one Steadycam. Took four attempts over one night in The Hermitage to finally nail it.

the effect you talked about where you have to zoom in but it's also zooming out, jungkook actually used it in his first GCF which are like short videos he makes for fun

There are so many reactions that call themselves producers react to.., music video expert reacts to.. but they never go into any detail from their supposed expertise. I can tell you truly are an expert in this field and love getting your perspective and your genuine reaction. Thank you!

I love that you make your reactions a bit of a film technique and history class, it's very interesting and there's not many people with your knowledge and enthusiasm to share that kind of stuff on reaction videos! 💜

Mickrocosmos, make it right, best of me, magic shop, spring day, we are bulletproof; the eternal, fake love. All deserve a reaction.

I enjoyed the PD's opinion on camera walking in this MV. I also want to hear about BTS' song "ON" MV, so I politely request it. ^^♡

BTS gives such huge credit to all of their crews, from choreography to camera operators to makeup artists to everyone involved. They know how much work goes into all of this, especially because several of the members do video editing and production themselves, also. I love how much insight you give us into all that is required from the camera team's side. It is incredible how much work goes into all of these things...

Hahaha Im amazed at how many details that I haven't noticed for the camera man in Save me.

I think spring day MV would be interesting for him to check out from a film maker's PoV. I've thoroughly enjoyed listening to your break downs of the two vids and the filmmaking aspects. Keep up the great work 😁👏

please make a reactory journey series which starts from the most beautiful moments in life and the webtoon and the story life.....i think that would be more fun, interesting and exiting... he is producer and writer right so i think it would more interesting to him too...rather than randomly seeing video's it would more meaning full and he will get the whole theme right? yep that's my suggestion...thank you for making this video its always heartwarming to watch peoples honest and genuine reaction to BTS

Putting Touch of Evil on my list!!! And Rope and Lucas With the Lid Off :D

Just watched the "making of" Save Me. It was great. Can't wait for Jeff to discuss.

I would love to see a reaction to Spine breaker ”self produced “ hahah. That would be fun!

They have very good cameraperson.. Taylor, you should show him the Black Swan PTD on LA stage.. The fancam one, where you can see the screen & the stage on the same angle.. You can see the cameraperson running to get to each position.. It's really challenging because it happened real time. I remember watching the first day, the cameraperson took JHope angle a little bit down, so his head a bit cut on the screen. But on the other day, the camera caught it in a perfect angle..

Few people appreciate the real artistry, hard work and genius of BTS as much as fellow artists and performers. Thanks for the great video.

Thanks for sharing your technical knowledge with us. I'm saving your reactions to BTS MVs with their official MV shooting videos. Don't worry, Army love long videos when they're interesting!

The cameraman is truly part of the choreography. It's funny because most of the zooms that seem digital were in fact actual shots where the cameraman was part of the lineup. I will wait for the shooting video reaction later 🌻

And this is why the guys have always shown their appreciation for the BH staff. They recognize and value the hard work of the staff and members of the BH/HYBE family. 💜 Always enjoy your reactions and lessons Jeff. Thanks Taylor for showing this. Excited for the shooting sketch! 😊

I cant wait for your reaction to one of the Bangtans masterpiece and my co-army would agree with me. Very close to our heart #SpringDAY 💜🥲🥲🥲

i love watching his reaction and talking about stuff about filming

you guys should react to BTS tiny desk concert! loving the content from you guys!!

Jimin even before BTS graduated from the Akademy of ARTS , student balet, 8 years studied taekwondo, Konfu,came to BTS last at 17.

Save me is one of my favorite song , and I absolutely love the MV : the landscape, the light, the rain, the sand , this simplicity, emptiness, sadness witch fit so well with the lyrics. And the shooting sketch really stuck in my head, beacuse it was the first time I realised the team work, and here, specially, the cameraman insane "choregraphy". That's why I follow some filmakers reactions , (besides the vocal coach, dancers or choregraphers) now, it's really interesting to undestand the "behind the scene" , and the technical things. I think you will apreciate Dope MV and shooting sketch, Fake Love MV and shooting sketch, Black Swann also, and , well, there is so much content with shooting sketch ! Fire, Idol, DNA, Blood Sweat and tears, Mic Drop, Run, Lights, Young Forever, Shadow, Ego... Even some live performances are so well staged and filmed, ( and have Behind the scene shooting sketch ) , like the Tonight Show Jimmy Fallon 2021 (Home, Black Swann , Idol, Dynamite, Mikrocosmos) Pure beauty ! . Oh, and another interesting video, for a professional point of view : the "good camera/very good camera" . You know it ? When Big Hit was angry because the boys are badly filmed on Broadcast TV shows. So they did this demonstration to proof their point of view Lol : The Intro Performance Trailer. (the one with the navy uniforms) . Anyway , I enjoy this reaction video ! you're nice, keep going as Jimin said.

TYSM for reviewing and adding your insight to our BTS’ mv for SAVE ME ~ aah! The shooting sketch! Yaaah!

Fake Love is another one of their videos with absolutely stunning cinematography.

I just rewatched bring the soul docuseries and it would be such a joy to see him react to it. Since he really is interested in performance arts and behind the scenec. Honestly tannies are like blueprint of touring, their thoughts were so introspective

Thank you Taylor for doing the shooting of the MV coming soon you are awesome!

i’d love to see his reaction to the “dope” mv!! there’s a lot of film and editing trickery used to make it seem like a one take video.

Oh wow, the explanation was so cool. Thanks for this 💜

Love your reactions

Awesome review as always! We always learn something new in every video that you put out. Thanks and will check out your reco 😊

some of my favorite reactions - thank you

I was impressed with the Save Me MV before I watched your reaction. Now I'm even more impressed. Thank you for explaining it so well!

I love your reactions!! Keep going, please!

thank you, Jeff! i learned a lot from you. ive watched this MV multiple times and i noticed 2 new things from what youve pointed out. so cool!! cant wait to watch your reaction for the making of.

Love your reaction thanks!

first time i watched video from this channel, i feel like i wanna work with him idk he has like boss-we-all-wanted-to-work-with aura 🥺🤣 keep going! ☺️❤️

Thank you for this reaction. I learned a lot from your inputs especially the hard work the cameramen must have done. Also, thank you for the film recommendations!

Thank you really for sharing with us I’m gonna watch the ones you recommended 🙏

the "homework" section at the end of the video is a super good idea! I will check it out for sure, I love to discover different things 💜💜💜

Hello! I really enjoyed this reaction, I’m glad you pointed out that is not just BTS singing and dancing (which I love) but also a great team behind them. I’m so happy that you are enjoying the ride because I would like you to continue doing it. Last thing, to me it was a film class and loved it!

Thanks Jeff for this reaction, I learned a lot! It's so nice to see the MV from a filmmaker point of view 💜.

This was great!

Thank you again for the great reaction and also the homework. I really appreciate that you link your comments to your own knowledge of filming and that you point the great work of the all filming staff.

This is the reactions I like where I can learn something new about the process That’s why they have their own team Their teamwork is amazing

Really enjoying all your reactions, I always learn something new. Definitely agree that the camera person is an integral part of the dance, arguably the most critical factor in the blocking. Forever appreciate the awesome production team and crew for their MVs.

I'm learning so much from watching these reactions. I definitely want to check out the recommendations. Thank you so much for doing these! I really enjoy watching your reactions!

This guy's great. 💜

Yoooo you uploaded right when I subbed and was binge-watching 🔥

I love the making-of video, especially where it shows them all running around in a tight little group behind the brilliant camera man...it's fascinating!

Film class is great. I love film noir and having things pointed out about music videos that I probably never would notice. I like watching reactions from editors, filmmakers, producers, dancers and choreographers, rappers who can break down the lyricism, really any good professional analysis. KZfaq can be a good classroom and this is an excellent example of that.

Yes!! The shooting sketch he will love!!! I am loving your reactions and also your insights!! Taylor, thank you for getting your peeps to get to know our men!! 💜

Love the filmclass - You should do a live youtube session to watch "Touch of Evil" - that way you can point out the important filmmaking things to us as we all watch together. Love the fact you reference past movies,etc and inform about these amazing films to people that might not have heard of them. Cinema and filmmaking has some incredible masterpieces that are not well known anymore. Finally - Your T-Shirt 🤣🤣I just cant!! (I don't know if it's intentional or just a difference in english in Hawaii and Australia... but the "hook-line" is 🤣🤣🤣 very clever )

Yey! Shooting sketch is next! Let's go!💜

Really enjoyed this as always, so great to see things from a professionals perspective. Thank you, and keep going! B,S & T amongst the rest would be interesting, also I need You. Great job everyone!

I absolutely love his enthusiasm

You makes us appreciate the staff behind the mvs. Love it

Love your reactions! I also love the fact that you watch the video twice. I feel that you have the chance to better elaborate on your commentary. I love longer videos and I am interested in your educated review of BTS's work 💜💜💜 Thank you for the video

Love your props to the camera work! I've always felt their camera operators are performing with them. You should see their awards shows. The live operators are also stellar.

This was so cool, thank you Jeff and Tayor! I can't wait for the behind the scenes reaction!💜 This MV is what made me want to learn their names and faces, because of it all having in one spot I realized I could only recognize RM and Jin's faces and I was mixing up everyone else. Lol, it's so strange to think of a time when I couldn't recognize them all!