Subtitles section Play video
-
TIA: K-POP supergroup BTS is taking over the international music scene,
-
and one song in particular is catching everyone's attention.
-
TIA: “Fake Love” is the lead single off their newest album, 'Love Yourself: Tear,'
-
which highlights themes of self-love, perseverance, and struggle.
-
TIA: The song blends a classic K-POP sound with an emotional feel, and even features some trap drums.
-
TIA: The video had the biggest 24 hour debut on YouTube in 2018, and the third biggest of all-time,
-
racking up almost 36 million views in one day.
-
TIA: And many fans have been excited to make connections between this video's haunting visuals,
-
and other BTS themes.
-
RM: We always have a dark side so we wanna talk about the dark side of love.
-
INTERVIEWER: So you're getting deep?
-
RM: Yeah.
-
TIA: According to fan theories, the album 'Love Yourself: TEAR' seems to be
-
a part of a series of narrative stories connecting each project.
-
TIA: Past projects like 'Love Yourself: Her,' also focused on love and struggle.
-
And some videos have even tackled more serious topics like addiction, mental health and drug abuse.
-
TIA: And many of the songs and imagery associated with their 2016 album 'Wings,'
-
drew direct inspiration from the Herman Hesse novel 'Demian.'
-
RM said quote,
-
TIA: “FAKE LOVE” seems to be on a similar wave,
-
with many fans pointing out themes of conflict and emotion throughout the video.
-
TIA: And while many theories are still unconfirmed, the group dropped a few hints about the meaning
-
behind the visuals.
-
RM: This album is gonna be like if you're not true to yourself, your love it finally, it won't last long.
-
TIA: BTS recently performed the song at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards
-
and won the Top Social Artist Award for the second year in a row.
-
TIA: And as BTS' popularity quickly spans the globe, many are wondering, what's next?
-
TIA: I'm Tia with Genius News bringing you the meaning and the knowledge behind the music.