* This is a THREE part post. Please first read Part I (I NEED YOU) and Part II (Prologue)'s analysis (Do it in sequence!)
* This is purely my own understanding of the storyline. The beauty of art is in its openness to hundreds of possible interpretations. There is no 'right' or 'wrong' theory.
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*Feel free to share this if you found it helpful. However please do credit sandarastwin.blogspot.com if you do! Thank you :)
Chapter Three: RUN
FINALLY, all mysteries of this epic series will end here.
Meaning of RUN: Running away from pain, to run back into the safety net of memories.
Remember how V leaps off the high structure into the ocean in the last scene of Prologue? The opening scene of RUN - V falling into water - is a continuation of his journey in separating his dreams from reality.
The random scenes of V underwater are not unintentional either.
Once again, he flashbacks to the happy moments and good times shared with his friends, before the tragedy.
Crucial point #1: In the midst of those scenes, some of the boys suddenly startle and stare straight into the camera. Their eyes are scared, sad, helpless, as though being hit by a devastating realisation.
Their realisation... is YOU
They see YOU, the viewer, the one who knows the truth - Jin is gone. Because you, the viewer = REALITY, the one thing they are trying to desperately escape from.
This is an interesting one. The butterfly is a reminder that it is all a dream
And the moment they realise this, they start to run again.
At the end of the day, reality is the silent killer that creeps up and shatters the thin layer of protection memories offer.
Which brings us to crucial point #2: Jungkook is the only one who is aware of this fact
a. He tries to wake Suga from his drunken depression
b. The party scene where everyone disappears, leaving JK alone, brutally exposed to reality.
c. The ending scene: JK turns around, smiles and winks at us, telling us "Hey, I understand it now too." He has accepted the reality of Jin's death.
And as for V - he too, wakes up to this fact. He opens his eyes, and comes out of the water - out of his fantasy.
CONCLUSION
This story beautifully illustrates the theme of BTS's album "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life" pt.1 and 2 - YOUTH.
In life, sometimes we lose precious things or people in uncontrollable circumstances. We can try to blame (I NEED YOU), drown ourselves in fantasy (Prologue) or run from it all (RUN), but sooner or later, reality catches up.
We lose our innocence in the process of growing up, and we make mistakes. A lot of mistakes. But even though things can never be the way they were before, the memories made will forever make youth - the most beautiful moment in life.
P.S. I am sincerely in love with this group. They are probably one of the most all-rounded artists in Kpop, from incredibly artistic songs and videos which carry relatable messages, to their explosive stage presence and mind blowing choreography. And who can forget their adorkable personalities that melt the hearts of millions of fangirls? Even as the hardcore YG stan I am, I can't help but keep a soft sport for these boys.
Now excuse me while I meditate and feed my soul with this masterpiece of an album.
FINALLY, all mysteries of this epic series will end here.
Meaning of RUN: Running away from pain, to run back into the safety net of memories.
Remember how V leaps off the high structure into the ocean in the last scene of Prologue? The opening scene of RUN - V falling into water - is a continuation of his journey in separating his dreams from reality.
The random scenes of V underwater are not unintentional either.
Once again, he flashbacks to the happy moments and good times shared with his friends, before the tragedy.
Crucial point #1: In the midst of those scenes, some of the boys suddenly startle and stare straight into the camera. Their eyes are scared, sad, helpless, as though being hit by a devastating realisation.
They see YOU, the viewer, the one who knows the truth - Jin is gone. Because you, the viewer = REALITY, the one thing they are trying to desperately escape from.
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| This is an interesting one. The butterfly is a reminder that it is all a dream |
And the moment they realise this, they start to run again.
At the end of the day, reality is the silent killer that creeps up and shatters the thin layer of protection memories offer.
Which brings us to crucial point #2: Jungkook is the only one who is aware of this fact
a. He tries to wake Suga from his drunken depression
b. The party scene where everyone disappears, leaving JK alone, brutally exposed to reality.
c. The ending scene: JK turns around, smiles and winks at us, telling us "Hey, I understand it now too." He has accepted the reality of Jin's death.
And as for V - he too, wakes up to this fact. He opens his eyes, and comes out of the water - out of his fantasy.
CONCLUSION
This story beautifully illustrates the theme of BTS's album "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life" pt.1 and 2 - YOUTH.
In life, sometimes we lose precious things or people in uncontrollable circumstances. We can try to blame (I NEED YOU), drown ourselves in fantasy (Prologue) or run from it all (RUN), but sooner or later, reality catches up.
We lose our innocence in the process of growing up, and we make mistakes. A lot of mistakes. But even though things can never be the way they were before, the memories made will forever make youth - the most beautiful moment in life.
P.S. I am sincerely in love with this group. They are probably one of the most all-rounded artists in Kpop, from incredibly artistic songs and videos which carry relatable messages, to their explosive stage presence and mind blowing choreography. And who can forget their adorkable personalities that melt the hearts of millions of fangirls? Even as the hardcore YG stan I am, I can't help but keep a soft sport for these boys.
Now excuse me while I meditate and feed my soul with this masterpiece of an album.
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