AGUST D - HAEGUM REACTION D DAY

The word haegeum has two meanings in its pronunciation. One is the name of a traditional Korean instrument 'Haegeum' used in this song, and the Chinese character 'Haegeum(解禁)' means to break the ban.

You are one of the few BTS reactors who can dissect the MV in details and on point. I love you for that. Yoongi is one of a kind rapper, lyricist, producer, singer…. A musical genius and an extraordinary human being. Hats off to you and to Yoongi aka Suga and Agust D👏👏👏

Great reaction Anthony and I think you’re right, a lot of people will miss the message that Yoongi is trying to convey, that we’re all slaves to the system and that unless we stay true to ourselves and our values, that ultimately money and power will inevitably corrupt!

Haegum reference in this song is free from forbidden. Usually expectations from an idol is spotless, flawless. But here in this MV Agust D smoking is telling the world that Idols are also human and get rid of those kind of mentality.. meaning Haegum 🙏🙏💜💜

The social commentary on the D-Day album is nothing less than I expected from Agust D. I also interpreted the story of the MV the same way: the common man from Daechwita who killed the emperor has become corrupt and is taken out by this new Agust D - and he smiles when he shoots him because the new Agust D knows that he could be next. The multiple levels of the themes of power, corruption, liberation, freedom, lifting a ban are all complex and many. Agust D - the philosopher's rapper. Loved this dissection, Anthony.

Haegeum also means unlocking something that is forbidden.

As many others have commented, haegeum means a "folksy" type of instrument, but also liberation/to break the ban. The instrument is also known for conveying a lot of emotion; in many ways the opposite of the official royal war music of Daechwita which signifies authority and power. Also, I LOVE this song/MV - Yoongi in that leather coat ought to be illegal, and those wicked grins? Gangsta/mafia!Yoongi will live rent free in my brain for a long, long time. Can't wait for the third installment, which is apparently the MV for Amygdala...

Haegum is a traditional Korean instrument and it also means 'lifting a ban' Yoongi is such a genius!!! This song and lyrics are so deep and important. The beat is fire and the MV is a MOVIE!!! All my respect to LUMPENS!! Amazing work!! Give Yoongi an Oscar!! 👌😎🔥 Have a butter-ful weekend lovely Army 💜

There is no one like the members of Bts. They write, produce, compose and participate in all the songs of their albums. They do not wait for someone to write songs for them. They also sing live immediately when the album is released, and this is evidence of their strength. They share their ideas and communicate with army through songs, unlike other bands whose songs only talk about money, fame and love.💜bts paved the way . I'm so proud to be an army 💜 😌

We all want to know his skin care routine but he says doesn't have one,he's just naturally flawless

You’ve probably already been told this Anthony but during the premiere of Haegeum, Suga told us to watch Daechwita, Haegeum and Amygdala all 8n one sitting. A MV for Amygdala is set to drop in 2 days. So there’s another short film to complete the story begun in Daechwita. 💜 Borahae

We can always count on you to actually pay attention to the lyrics and symbolism and not just say "cool video" and call it a day. Thank you Anthony 💜 Haeugeum also means "lifting a ban" so I kind of associated it with freedom and a wake up call, like you said. Like he's saying this song is a haegeum = a call to free ourselves from the corruption and capitalism.

Haegeum has 2 strings, like a pair of chopsticks. He uses music to slay haters, then uses music to feed himself.

The Haegeum sound was prominently heard in the first few seconds of the MV (at exactly 0:37 of the MV) and 11:49 of this reaction video. And the main TEA of the cigar part is the idea of how small things like "smoking a cigarette" will make headlines to make you a prey and center for criticism. Smoking a cigarette is not a crime at all but idols seen smoking cigarette are being treated like a criminal. And this happened with V, so this is a shoutout to those making headlines and criticized V for smoking a cigarette. He also called out many more esp Youtube and corruptions going on around the industry. And now this song just became so controversial that a lot were so triggered just because AgustD is spitting facts.

And that is exactly how I saw it as well!!! 1. Agust D (from August D/Give it to me) through battles and suffering (hence the scar) became an Emperor (from Daechwita) 2. Agust D-2 wasn't having it and killed Agust D. 3. Agust D-2 lowkey becomes even more powerful than Agust D, his scar has healed a bit, but it still there cause, with mo money mo problems in comes Agust D-3 (from Haegum) 4. Agust D-3 has had, just wants to be free to do as he please, no shackle, no judgment, no scar; kills Agust D-2. ... and now he can enjoy his noodles 😂

Lets noticed how good actor yoogi is amazingly delivered the 2 different character yoongi need trophy 🏆 ♥️ for this masterpiece

Haegum does have a double meaning, not only a musical instrument: The other meaning of "haegum" is applied when it is used in popular Korean vernacular, in which it means "lifting a ban and allowing something that is forbidden," as host IU explained while interviewing Agust D on IU's Palette in April 2023. ALSO: One of the first things I noticed about Suga was his skin....man it is beautiful....his hands are gorgeous too....I'm just glad someone else mentioned it....I love that....the man just glows....gorgeous.

'Freedom of expression could ba the reason for somebody's death'...very timely, Moonbin of astro was just found dead in his house suspected to have commited suicide. Maybe caused by deppression. There were also idols who commited suicide because of cyber bullying. Our freedom to express really can cause death.

When you were talking about boredom being conducive to creativity and imagination, I really resonated with that and have had that thought before too, and it seems Yoongi is touching on that thought as well. BTW Haegeum also has the meaning of lifting a ban or restriction - so, liberation.

He is playing with words, Haegeum can be both korean traditional instrument or "Break the ban". Agust D discography is divided into three : - Agust D (1st mixtape) : He was angry, back at the time, against haters and whoever came on their roads (even his own self) while he holds that passion inside him and the dream to succeed - D-2 : He is confronting both sides of himself, the blond hair Agust D the angry one and the black hair Agust D the rebel. Daechwita was released on 2020 when they were very successful, so he considers the anger he hold inside him is the motor or the reason that made him successful it pushed him to prove everyone that they are the KINGS! 4 years passed since his first mixtape, people get more mature so here comes the black hair Agust D; the one who is now getting aware that anger would only damage him so he came to get rid of it and set new rules. D-Day : We have now two black hair Agust D face to face, the rebel and the policeman. Police always refer to order, rules... so black hair Agust D who killed the king and made a new rules for his life on Daechwita became the policeman on Haegeum! Since Haegeum means in Chinese "Break the ban", this song is about him fighting the "bans" or rules he enforced himself to follow during those last 3 years. The final of Daechwita was not clear, did he kill the king or not? Did he win against his anger or not? It's like he was indecisive back at the time but now he killed the policeman which proves that now he knows what he wants and he is not afraid of anything or anyone. I've always admired him for his personality, he is the kind of person I really aspire to be : fearless, mentally strong, independent... He is the strongest person I've ever seen, he went through so much and still highly and firmly standing like a mountain! I love all Bangtan members equally, but coming to solo music I've always had a soft spot for Yoongi's music. He has a sort of craziness (if I can say so) within him that I'm attracted to, he always sets the standards high when it comes to music. His MVs are the most cinematographic music videos the industry have ever seen plus his acting skills... Man is on a whole another level ! The only thing in my life I'll never regret is being his fan! Thank you Anthony for your reaction, I love how you always get deeply within the songs and the MVs, it's always a pleasure to watch your videos 🙏🏻