So Jeff is starting this BU dive… I know it’s hard but try not to explain the whole story to him in the comments because he’s going to try and make his own interpretation first. When he’s done watching the videos, he’ll watch xCeleste explanation video because I’ve tried to understand the story through so many things and still get confused 😅 I had him react as if I wasn’t there so I really gave him no information to get a genuinely new interpretation. But yes I think it’s okay to tell him about the “girl” lyric replacement but that’s it! Try not to expose more.

"I have questions.".... yeah it's been 7 years and we still have questions... Welcome to the BU!

There should be merch shirt that says “I have more questions😂”

damn, every single time I watch I need u I get surprised by how good this music video is I freaking love the juxtaposition of them being happy, but also emotionally dying inside, and of them wrestling each other for playing and taehyung literally killing someone, the bridge of the song is one of the best parts of the video I love their acting (especially jimin's on this one, his scenes are hard to watch cuz it looks so real) I love how raw and honest it is and I love how it is a more simple/normal representation of life (except for the murder lol) honestly this could be my favorite bts mv

I always say this when new fans start their journey of "Bangtan Universe" because they get confused after a while and they don't understand why they don't understand. :)) So now I just pretty much copy/paste the same text. :) I know you were already told the order of the videos. But. The continuing storyline in the MVs is not exactly that, don't expect to watch everything like a continuous film. :) It's not like that. If you want a comparison, it's more like a huge puzzle with pieces all over the place. The basic story (let's say it's the frame of the puzzle) is the I Need You MV. Everything else, all the Notes (booklets included with physical copies of CDs with short texts like diary entries), all the other MVs, trailers, short films, etc are like puzzle pieces adding more and more details to the picture. Sometimes it's straightforward, you will understand immediately what's going on, but sometimes you will have a piece of information in your hand but you won't know where to put it until an other part of the picture is put together and all of a sudden you realize the piece you're holding will fit there. The best example is Taehyung killing that man in this MV. When the MV came out we only saw him kill somebody, nothing else. Only when the Notes for that album and his solo song's trailer came out later we found out who it was and why he stabbed him. That's how it works with all the details and information. Sometimes you will only find out the meaning of a detail four videos later. So don't worry if you can't put the story together because we still don't have all the pieces on the table. There will be new albums with new MVs and new Notes to take the story further. To be totally honest, when you finished with the MVs in the storyline the best thing you can do is watch a storyline explanation video, like xCeleste's for example. 2 parts, really detailed and well put together. Just because it's nearly impossible for new fans to catch up with around 5 years worth of materials in this topic, you would need to read all the Notes, there are clues in 15 seconds-only trailers you would never think of checking out, etc. It's just simply too much. 😁 Just an example about the importance of the different mediums you would need to go through: you saw Jungkook getting a beating in this, right? Why? You will never know if you don't read the Notes that came with the CD. It says: "Jungkook 11 April YEAR 22 I finally fulfilled my wish. When I saw the delinquents on the street I purposely bumped into them and got beaten up. I couldn't help but laugh as they beat me. My laughter lead them to call me crazy and hit me harder. I leaned against the shutters and looked at the dark sky. It was late at night. There was nothing to see in the sky. I saw grass that reminded me of how I felt- easily blown over by the wind. I felt the tears coming and purposefully made myself cry." So it would make your life easier if you look up a video that explains all this stuff to you when you finished exploring on your own. 😀 Good luck, it's going to be a looooong ride. 😂 Edit: Okay, I've just seen Taylor's comment about you watching xCeleste's video later. Good idea. 😁

YAY BU!! Jeff trust me you’ll only ever have more questions than answers but trying to decode it is the most fun part! Good luck 🕳 💜🎉

They substituted girl for friend because it sounded better, but the song isn't about a girl. The lyrics aren't related to the video. The video is related to the storyline not the song itself. I am one that definitely recommends the explanation video early on.

YEP they did their own stunts, and yes you are right - they didnt have a big budget - they used their managers as extras, and borrowed the managers cars. I think the low budget made the MV raw and so much more powerful.

9:43 Welcome, Min!!! Jeff seems like he would be a great boss. I hope this internship is a good experience for you 💜

I’m an army for 2 years, but I was so lazy to learn about bu universe, guess I’m gonna learn it with Jeff😆

A favorite part of my day is hearing Jeff’s warning “I pause a lot”. 😂 Thank you for the reactions. I won’t even try to explain, I’ll just enjoy the journey. Borahae💜

Jeff fully represents me when I discovered the BU, I was so confused, until I started to see all the videos related to the bu in chronological order and I came across some explanatory videos where they completed information related to the webtoon "save me" that is directly related to the BU. And to my curious mind it was a blow to the head. The one behind all this is a genius.

Love the title 😂 I am thrilled to follow you down the BU storyline. I also learn something new each time. It might be helpful to know "girl" is a placeholder for "friend". It is not a romantic song within the MV, at least. ARMY is a very helpful group and we love to share our excitement, so I would suggest you telling us whether you want spoilers or not.

this is a low budget video.. they were just starting by that time.. but I NEED U is the song that gave them their first award.. 🥲🥲🥲

The hotel name is in hanmun (Kanji in Japanese) , borrowed Chinese characters, but it does not have a meaning in Chinese. It is more like a family name in Japanese. So I guess it is an inn run by this family.

Who's cutting onions?? This song always gets me.

When you see BTS they seem so light and fun so folks never expect how dark and heavy the BU is when you start it. The story of the 7 characters and their struggles and relationships has created kind of confusing (exceptionally?) confusing series of MVs that individually have elements that let them stand alone but you might leave confused about “why the snickers bars, Fire, and water” but can stand alone. Together it’s really interesting non linear story telling that is just fascinating. It draws people in but also tells life’s lessons as they struggle with very relatable topics that you don’t usually (ever?) tackle in pop music. I mean pop isn’t usually poverty, bullying, suicide, depression, drug overdoses, child abuse, and more. Yet for BTS these are the real challenges of youth or the so called “most beautiful moment in life”. It also how they are indeed with their friendship having beautiful happy moments together despite these things. Enjoy the journey it’s dark but if you like mysteries it’s here.

I believe Jeff needs to get to be able to recognize them before going forward, because a lot of clues are more noticeable when you do that.

Taylor is the best coach in bu 😊 thank you for the reaction, looking forward the next bu chapter

The Darkness visited on these characters is so well-portrayed by the Members (if not entirely cohesive as an overall narrative) it breaks my heart.

I REALLY ENJOY YOUR REACTIONS AND MILLION QUESTION THAT NEED ANSWERING. LOVE IT. LOVE THAT YOU NOTICE EVERYTHING .

I love it. I need to see his reaction to the explanation asap. I remember being so confused the first time i got into the BU, but ones you see it explained, you can't unsee it. it all makes sense. it is such a genius in many ways. Thanks Jeff, Taylor and the team at Orig Ent. for taking the time to dive into BTS. Your reactions have become something i look forward to each time. It seems geniune and brings me back to my early BTS days. Keep it up! After a lot of the main MV'S are done, I hope you will delve into The rise of Bangtan fanmade docuseries posted on youtube. It is such a good compact yet detailed yet effective way to know more about the boys. looking forward to more from your channel! thanks!

reactors who dare to embark on the BU deserves a lot of recognition!

I think it would have been ok to tell Jeff who the girl and man are, as it doesn’t spoil anything and helps you to formulate your own theories a bit easier and understand things better. Also the fact that this song is not about a girl, it was written with the word friend but was changed to girl to make it more marketable.

I kinda love that Jeff wants to torture himself and get the whole "WTH is going ON??? Wait, did he just...?" BU experience. 😂🤣😂🤣😂 Taylor, iirc, he hasn't seen the Wings shorts yet, has he?

hahahahaha.. i love the video edit that they did between 18:33 and 18:43.. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Jeff looked really confused.. LOL

BU content, but the mvideo is one of the most interesting ones from their career. And the song oh my... so good! And note that, in most of their songs a girl is never a girl literally. Or a love song is not really about a boyfriend or a girlfriend. 💜

I suggest to let Jeff to watch all BU MVs (from I Need You...to Flim Out) and let him try to connect them together even if it is a wild guess, then let him watch BU explained

The key to going though the BU is a lot of explanation videos😭 after watching every video I had to watch multiple explanation videos and then once learning about art and literature referenced I had to look into that too. It’s a lot but so worth it. They put so much time and effort into the BU and it’s absolutely amazing. You’ll eventually start to put things together and see how all the videos are related. Good luck on your journey!

Jeff, don't try to or expect to understand everything after just the first BU video 😃 Take in a few, let the scenes develop. Don't stress over it, it's more fun to connect your own dots slowly over time

I had a nervous breakdown going down this BU rabbit hole.. good luck jeff..

I don’t think it would be fun to watch the explanation video now. I think watching all the videos and making those connects are fun. Then when you watch the explanation video, you can see if you were right or not. But there’s also watching the explanation then watching the videos. So you can be like ahhh I remember that from that.

花樣年華 translates to a flower-like period of time (referring to youth), also the Chinese name of the 2000 Hong Kong film "In the Mood for Love." And the motel name is 高野, which directly translates to high (高) and wild (野) in Chinese, at the very least.

Taylor, I hope it is okay to tell Jeff that GIRL is used (or inferred) in their songs BUT it is used/inferred to reference the band or ARMY depending on the concept of the song. In I Need U it (GIRL) is used in place of FRIEND.🤷🏾‍♀️ Jeff, I did warn you. Nothing but more questions in the BU, but so much fun!😁 Journey on... 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

the gas station is a set yes! (you see it in behind the scenes and they reuse it in other BU videos) it's fascinating how you could tell it was a set from seeing it like once, definitely shows your experience!!

Jeff, please react to at least the first 3 MV's before the explanation video. Try to hold off as long as you can, the journey is fun, well it does make you crazy, but it's fun..😂

It's the original version ya'll. For those like me who check the comments and description when it's not in the title of reactions, lol.

I'm excited for the new begining for Jeff 🤭😅 welcome to the BU

Not me sitting here giggling while watching you try to figure out everything! 😂😂 I was sooooo confused too! Can't wait to see you watch the explanation video!

Yay, yay, yay! This is so exciting!!! it’s like seeing the BU through brand new eyes! Thank you Taylor and thank you Jeff!!! Can’t wait to experience the BU again through your journey.

10:06 Hey, Jeff, when I hear someone say “I’m not crazy” all I can think of is Billy Joel: “You may be right/ I may be crazy/ but I just might be the lunatic you’re looking for...” 🤣

Their mv are the real examples of what you are seeing right now is not what actually it is

Their acting was on point in this MV 👏👏👏

I am an 1 yr old army and still dont have the courage to start the BU stuff. They have too many things to explore. Good for you Jeff.

Jeff is all of us going into BU. But it would be great if he can first watch all the videos in chronological order and then see the explanation as I feel as a filmmaker and storyteller he would enjoy that more. But of course, he can go down this rabbit hole his own way. Also, welcome Min :)

The BU story is what made be become army on 2017 i watched all the videos ans explanations i was fascinated .... i really miss the old BTS and BU related staff

For once you're in the same position as like 90% of ARMY. We all have so many questions about the BU, and even with explanation videos like xCeleste's, nobody can really fully explain the entire BU. It's just too complex. XD

they use the phrase "i need u girl" but originally the lyrics were going to say "i need you friend", the video and the BU are not related to something romantic XD

Omg For You is also related to the Bu in a surface way, and remember the Japanese version of bst (watch it offline)

waahhh! i want jeff to watch the short stories. 💜

This seems like an awesome place to work, too bad I'm in Missouri and not Hawaii. Oh well, I'm excited to see his reaction to the rest of the BU, it's quite the ride. :) Can't wait for more!

I’m so excited for his BU journey

Yess, whooohooo! Very excited for this journey... I saw Jeff being tempted to pause but hold himself back 😂💜

oof I can't wait to see his interpretation of the whole BU storyline because no matter how many times I try to understand other people always add another thing I've never considered and it just makes it more full and complex.... ready for the wild ride 'cause you gotta consider everything

JEFFF......your expression at 19.58 is the sammmmeee expression I had when I watched the video........lolololol Glad to know I am not alone lol

I love when l get a notification from this channel. I really appreciate your hard work, Taylor and Jeff. Thank you so much.

Welcome to the rabbit hole🐰💜 Ah, I wish someone would give a heads up to the people starting BU with "I need u" to not focus so much on connecting the lyrics to the video, given how we know the lyrics changed and the overall context... It's pretty fundamental to understand that the storyline doesnt focus on romance (until the Highlight Reels I guess) and "I need u girl" just gives off the wrong impression...

Oh! You are starting BU! good luck Jeff 💜 I truly appreciate you and your team💜

oh starting with I need U !! I recommand you to read the webtoon "save me" try to understand the storyline of it in order to have a clear vie of this mv and all the wings, BU era. good luck

I’m so excited for the other BU reactions and explanation

i hope you’ll react to all the storyline music videos and short films before watching the explanation video, i believe that watching it just after the beginning of the bu kind of take the fun of discovering it away

I can see his face wanting to pause on the first watch 🤣 it's hilarious

Just watch the webtoon "save me" the story is clear and its what they are trying say in the BU storyline . And if not let me tell you Its a long process to understand the BU storyline but let me say no girl is involved

I can't wait for you to watch all of the videos in order and I mean in order... Like all the korean videos and the Japanese versions as well xD I went down the rabbit hole of doing this back in 2016 and I even found a video from xCeleste explaining the hole story line and even the theories of it sooo I hope you have fun going down this rabbit hole...

It's Okay you can pause all day I enjoy reactions and enjoy you going down the rabbit hole that is BTS. The flower represent each of the boys. the story line is very deep but and nothing of what I originally thought, LOL I love watching knowing you are doing the exact same thing I did enjoy the journey and I will continue to follow.

I love all these zoom in's on when Jeff's brain is trying to think things through!!

He remembered me of myself at 19:56. That was my face when discovered this song. We all felt the same when we started the BU 🙊 so confused but wanting to know more with a lot of questions and few answers but that made it more interesting 💜

I’m so excited for you to dive into the BU!!!

I cant wait for the next video, thank you Orig Ent

He's doing it the proper way not wanting to spoil anything from the starting lol

Loved this reaction. thank you! I think you might find the Wings short films interesting. Peace.☮

Finish the BU then watch the explained in another reaction with us! 😁

Hi Min, Welcome to the team... hope you are having fun. No Spoilers - just know that the song does not always reflect the MV in the BU.... it is what you are seeing - not hearing that's important. Also know that the words - girl, ... dont always mean that specifically - it can be anyone/anything you love or need. Also fun fact - this song was going to be "I Need You, Chingu (Friend)" but "Girl" sounded better.

Please keep watching the MV's and enjoy the BU ride! *and get confused like all of us did! After that, you may watch the explanation videos and and get your mind blown... just like we did!

I love the mv reactions, but maybe Jeff could watch the Most beautiful moment in life by Asian theory? It will also tell him more about their music and concepts too

What fun! The BU is so freakin' complex, cool, amazing, awesome, attention grabbing... EVERYTHING!!! Experiencing it through the eyes of baby ARMY is always fun and refreshing.

Welcome to BU Jeff. Excited to see your next reaction

As far as I know, RM wrote this song about friends. Instead of "I need you, girl", there should have been "I need you, friend". When I found out about it, everything became much clearer. I think the scenes where they're alone are what could have happened to them if they didn't have friends.

Will he watch the sketch video after this? Hope he can as well I'm so excited for him to react some more hahaha. By the way hope we can hear from Olive too. Thanks so much Taylor. Your army fam is getting bigger. 😁

This is such a great video. Its part of the BU. It's a series of videos that tell a fictional story. It is a lot but worth the watch. Thanks for the reaction video.

Yes they didn't have much money for this MV so those guys beating up JK are their managers. Not suicide. He's sick. The girl is his older sister. Jeff already said the key words~ fire, water... Enjoy the journey. Getting into the BU gave me headaches for weeks. So many questions. So many theories. I haven't completely solved the puzzle. I bet i never will haha!

Hehehe.Its better to have more questions. Makes the journey more special!

im just here bcoz of bts thank you for your nice reaction i love it 💜💜💜

one scene that I find really fucking sad is when jhope passes out on that bridge alone and no one bothers to check on him he wakes up on his own as if nothing had happened even though something major for his health took place, but no one cares it's like when you're clearly at your lowest point and needing help, but no one gives a shit, you feel SO lonely

I can't but get emotional with this video. Especially when you know the meaning behind these episodes. I love the BU story

And the journey began. 😁

I think when you change the lyrics from "I need you girl " to "I need you friend" it makes much more sense to me🤷🏻‍♀️

Don’t worry about pausing… it’s ok, we’re here to hear your opinion, so do as you wish.

You will get more questions than answers. The fun part is seeing people theories, takes on it, decoding hidden messages/symbols.

Seeing Jeff struggle with his endless supply of questions - love it!!!

If he wants to guess the storyline by his own it would be nice if he saw the videos in order, just like ARMY did. Because it will be an even grater mess afterwards when we add the notes, the videogame, and the comic. That's my recommendation anyway. It is always fun to watch him having more questions than answers lol welcome to the fam. LET'S WAIT TOGETHER FOR BTS's COMEBACK!

I think Jeff should also check out the webtoon series, that's what really tied everything up for me

@Taylor, maybe get Jeff to read the Save Me webtoon before he goes further? Reading that first "saved me" (haha) from a lot of confusion, frustration and headaches, lol.

Yay, finally! No spoiler vids yet for Jeff please. 😅 Let's allow him to discover the BU with that curiosity. It'll be fun to watch him that way. 😁 But one thing for sure, the BU has touched so many topics/ issues that Armys can relate. Yes, it a bit dark but it was the way that drew BTS to my heart and the stark contrast when I watch them in BTS Run episodes, In The Soop and Bon Voyage. 😊 It made them more human and sort of a friend to me. 😊💜💜💜 I hope Jeff enjoys this journey and watch happy and fun BTS vids as well to lighten up because BU is a bit heartbreaking. Btw, love you Taylor! 🥰💜💜💜

🥳 🎉 💃🏻 This is me having my own tiny celebration whenever I see that you have uploaded a new video! 💜

My absolute favourite reaction channel...you're all great💜

Jeff...you should watch XCELESTE explanation of the BU.....helps ALOT! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Actually the extras are their own managers and in the BU they use cars in the company itself

Ah jeff welcome to the never ending questions about hyyh era! You'll feel frustrated but hey you're not alone!

Welcome to the crazy confusing world of BU Jeff. All the best trying to decipher everything