"Everything about Permission to Dance is a masterpiece.”
BTS are back with their new single, “Permission to Dance.” The music video was introduced to the world on July 9th. The track comes after their hit, “Butter.”
“Permission to Dance” was already on their way to become a major success. The music video had garnered a total of sixty-two million views after only nineteen hours upon release.
Fans from all over the world gathered in the comfort of their homes to watch the boys through their screens. The comments section is flooded with comments ranging from English, Spanish, Japanese, Azerbaijani, and many more.
"The wait is over / The time is now so let's do it right", "live just like we're golden.” (Permission to Dance)
BTS has released three songs to offer a place of comfort and solace during these unprecedented times. “Permission to dance” is their latest comfort song. As always, their music is the reassurance of goodness during a period of uncertainty.
"Es increíble el poder que tienen de hacernos olvidar todo, incluso una pandemia en apenas unos minutos de canción” (This song allows us to forget about the pandemic and all of the negativity that currently clouds over us. It’s unbelievable.)
"Such a happy song. It lifts up your mood and spirits during the pandemic.”
"BTS IS MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.”
"A new masterpiece by BTS was created.”
"感動しました。素敵な音楽アーティストBTSに出会えて本当に良かった”(I’m deeply impressed. I’m really happy I got to know amazing artists like BTS.)
"This song has memories, nostalgia, hope, and love put into it.”
The song received countless compliments, especially for the lyrics. Domestic Korean fans expressed their experience from the whirlwind of emotions, “It’s a very happy song but I’m tearing up.” Overseas fans also shared similar thoughts, “The lyrics really pull at your heartstrings.”
"When I read the lyrics of this song, it’s inspiring. My favorite line was 'cause when we fall, we know how to land.”
"Me encanta la melodía cálida q tiene la canción, y lo q se quiere transmitir a través de ella, muy hermoso." (The message it’s trying to convey along with the warm melody is beautiful.)
The performance was also highly complimented. Their choreography might be one of the most praiseworthy attributes to them. However, this recent comeback took a different approach. The dance is easy enough for most people to follow. This was done intentionally, so that it would be more suitable with the message of their song.
“This isn’t a difficult song to follow. It’s very easy to listen to. Life is hard and often doesn’t work the way we’d like. But people can dance however they please. I have a feeling our ARMY has heard the song and danced to it a couple of times already.” (Jimin).
Fans reacted immediately.
"The fact that they did an easy choreography, so everyone has permission to dance.”
BTS finds a way to outdo themselves and go above and beyond. One meaningful part to the dance was their feature of sign language, for words “happy”, “dance”, and “peace.”
"手話もあって暖かい素敵な曲ですね。語彙力なくなるのわかります。BTS最高です"(It gives off a warm vibe. It’s a lovely song that includes sign language. I’m at a loss for words. BTS is the best.)
"This song is just perfect. Their voices, the dance, everything is perfect.”
"Песня на столько хороша что я е могу перестать ее слушать вы молодцы"(I can’t stop listening to the song because it’s so good. It’s amazing.)
The music video evoked feelings of hope. BTS gives out purple balloons from a time in the future when COVID has come to an end, further eliciting feelings of hope, and offering a message of optimism.
"It gives us a sense of hope and happiness that someday, the pandemic will be over. It makes me believe that everything will be back to normal.
In the music video, people throw their masks away from their faces and dance in glee. Faces full of smiles are seen as soon as the masks are out of sight. They draw a future where covid is nonexistent, by dancing in often crowded, public areas. You can see them dancing at an office, gym, a school, and more.
"The message is that we don't need to worry, and that everything will be alright. I'm crying.”
"It literally made me gain all my hope back that corona is eventually going to come to an end. We're going to meet and be filled with wonderful days. Thank you BTS!"”
“Bu şarkıyla binlerece kişiye konser verecekleri anı hayal ediyorum da eminim onlar da bunu hayal ediyordur.” (I dream of the day BTS sings this to a thousand fans at a concert. I’m sure they dream of the same.)
Domestic Korean fans were also touched, "I teared up at the scene of people taking their masks off. I long for the day we could all smile as bright as we did, again.” “It’s like they’re encouraging us to dance with one another when we get a taste of normalcy again.”
BTS acted as vessels of strength and hope. Regarding the message behind the video, V had this to say, “I hope people from all over the world can connect through our music. That’s what we hoped for when we were preparing for the comeback. If our music gave you a sense of happiness, nothing else matters.”
The fans in turn, found themselves to be blessed.
"Army is the luckiest fandom to have these seven angels.”
"Liking BTS was the best decision of my life."
"I don’t ever regret becoming an ARMY, BTS has it all”
"BTS NEVER DISAPPOINTS.”
We conclude this article with a comment directed to BTS.
"BTS, please continue inspiring other people, especially the individuals who are struggling and depressed."
<Photos by=Bighit Entertainment>
<Translated by=Justina Kim(Dispatch)>
