Thread by @hopekidoki

✨ Grammy Museum Thread ✨

I’m only going to talk about certain parts I remember. I was really focused on capturing the boys in front of my eyes so some parts may be a blur 😝

The program first started with a brief introduction of the boys by the Grammy Museum Artistic Director Scott Goldman (awesome guy). He said he chose the jacket he was wearing tonight because its inside lining was purple. He knew it was a special color for us 😢💜

Then they showed the Idol music video on a screen before the boys actually entered the room. We were singing along and getting really hype for the boys to come out 🤘

When Namjoon entered the room, the fans all told him Happy Birthday & we all clapped together to congratulate him (including the interviewer HAHA). Namjoon was wearing a black suit (more on the casual side) with his hair pushed back but boy he was GLOWING

The first question asked about their show at the Staples Center & how it was different from their previous US shows (not 100% exact). Hoseok answered in Korean, and he said the first difference was that they had 4 shows this time, and that they got to share their new album

“Love Yourself: Answer” with their fans for the first time.

The next question asked how the audience here in the US were different from say, those in Korea or Japan, and Namjoon started off by stating that America has one of the biggest music markets in the world, so its audience is high-level as well

and added that the audience here really “knows how to play” (LA ARMYS MAKE SOME NOISE 🗣🗣)

(I'm gonna write things in random order bc I'm already forgetting them asdfhj) Then Scott said that he watched a lot of their videos and mentioned the BigHit Introduction at the beginning of their music videos (I was triggered) and asked what "Music & Artist for Healing" means

I honestly don't remember their answer but I do remember there was a pretty long pause until they started answering and Scott said "that one stumped you guys didn't it" and we all laughed 😂

Now, a huge question from Scott.

"Do you think K-Pop is a separate genre on its own?"

I loved that he asked this question, but it's also a very sensitive topic and a rather difficult one to answer so I was holding my breath for what's to come.

Yoongi picked up the mic to answer this question, and I knew everything would be good. He started off by emphasizing multiple times that he was very cautious about answering this question bc he didn't want to be defining K-Pop in certain ways or confine it to certain definitions

He said that he thinks K-Pop cannot be identified just in terms of a music genre bc there are too many parts to it, from the dance, video, choreography, outfits, stage, etc.

He said that he sees it as more of a comprehensive package of visual and auditory experiences that must be viewed holistically, rather than isolating them into separate parts

Scott also asked them about music production and how their participation makes it more meaningful. When asked about the time they put into producing, Yoongi said he sees it as a "365 Music Camp" where they're constantly thinking of melodies, lyrics, beats & sharing w/ each other

Namjoon added on by stating the importance of their relationship with the other producers in BigHit. He said that being on the same page as the producers and having no barriers between themselves is also a big factor in the quality of the music they produce

He said it's like a constant competition between themselves as well as the producers. They're always competing to see who can come up with the best melody, beat, or lyrics, and whoever comes up with the best one gets to put it on the song 😂

Scott proceeded by saying that 7 people in a group is a lot to cooperate with, and asked if they ever disagree with each other. The answer was obviously yes, and Namjoon added the "we are humans too" 😌

Hoseok also added that they are all very cool-headed/objective when it comes to work, and they say no when something doesn't seem right. If something seems off or shows room for improvement, they point it out to each other

He also said that when reviewing new choreography, they have to think about their bodies and stamina because "they're only getting older from now" LOOOOL (Please salvage their joints Mr. Son)

Jungkook added onto the hyungs' response by saying they all have mutual respect for each other, so it's never a problem to have disagreements within the team and they handle it very well. Jimin also spoke about their disagreements when recording, but I don't remember too well :(

Scott also pointed out how remarkable it is that their fans will sing along to every word of their songs in Korean, and Yoongi said it's really remarkable and impressive because even when Western pop artists come to Korea for a concert, it's rare to see the crowd know the lyrics

to every song by heart, so the fact that ARMYs around the world sing along to their songs all in Korean is truly special.

This was the funniest question of the night IMO, but Scott asked if they got the inspiration for the theme of "Love Yourself" from Cypher Part 4 😂😂😂 he asked them if it was some sort of a "mantra" and the crowd all cracked up. He REALLY did his research!

Then Namjoon gave us a brief summary of the Love Yourself series consisting of 3 albums and 1 video. You fall in love at first, go through a heartbreak, realize that you can't love others unless you learn to love yourself first. He said he would be happy if their fans that listen

to their albums come to love themselves even just a little bit through their music. 😢

Scott also asked the boys how they decide on a theme or concept for the albums, & Namjoon said they try to express their concerns or what they feel inside at the moment. For eXAMPLE, when they first debuted, they were young teen so their main theme was school (o! RU L8, 2? xD)

but they obviously had to grow out of it at some point. They grew up and their perspectives on the world changed, so they make music and draw on concepts that go with their growth and changing perspectives

Scott asked what they start off with first when they make music, and Yoongi answered that they try not to stay too confined to the album's concept for their songs. They usually start off with the melody, but take into consideration the music video, dance, lyrics, etc. as well

Another question was if there are any artists that influence their pathway or frankly "Who they're listening to" right now, and Jungkook said he listens to everything from Korean music to American pop songs. He said he's trying to be inclusive and diverse in his music taste.

Towards the end, Scott said that BTS' has a one-of-a-kind relationship with their fans that very few artists get to ever experience in their lives. Taehyung spoke for the first and only time by saying "ARMYs are our wings that help us fly higher" in Korean and we were all so soft

Jin also added something but I think somebody told them that they were running out of time and the translator didn't get a chance to translate his message before moving onto the next question. I also forgot his words because it passed so quickly ahh 😢

Before the boys left, the interviewer said the boys had a quick look around the Grammy museum and asked how they liked it. They all said good things, then ofc Jungkook comes in with his "Liiiiiiiittttt" and that was the most Jungkook thing I've heard that night

Then the boys said goodbye and got up to leave. We got into this mad rush to sing happy birthday to Namjoon before he exited the room, and he smiled the brightest smile and waved at us as he left 😭😭

OH ONE MORE THING AOHGIH Scott asked BTS what it means to be perhaps the only artist to have had two consecutive albums place #1 on the BB 200, and Jungkook said he really feels the weight of the crown & that he feels the responsibility to match his words, action, and behavior

to the level of their success. Overall, this was a GREAT interview by the director Scott Goldman. I could tell he really did his research. He genuinely studied BTS as artists for the work they put out to the world, not just a mere phenomenon or another "K-pop group"

He really understood the significance and meaning of their records and achievements, as well as their various sources of success such as meaningful lyrics, complex storyline and concepts, relationship with their fans, etc.

Oh, and can I mention that he NEVER once brought up the use of their "social media" or listed it as a reason for success?

I can tell you guys that you can certainly look forward to his interview as he asked questions that really matter :)

Random observations I made:
Most of the questions were answered by Namjoon, Yoongi, and Hoseok. The maknae line and Jin answered only a few questions, esp Jimin and Tae.

I kind of laughed when I first saw the translator because he was the same guy from Ellen who refused to give the straight-up translation of "hooked-up" to BTS 💀💀💀

BTS was facing the cameras on the opposite side from where I was sitting, so I could mainly only see Jungkook and Namjoon who were sitting on the outer edge. He was wearing this huge shiny ring and it looked so pretty on his finger I couldn't stop staring hgnhgg

I think Jungkook had a problem with one of his in-ears or it kept falling out because he kept fidgeting with it and trying to move it out of the way. He also took off lint or dust or whatever from the back of Joon's jacket as he was talking uwu

Also y'all Jungkook wasn't kidding about his jawline during the last vlive. He kept turning his head and doing this neck stretch and everytime his jawline was POPPIN OUT I was goneeee

He also kept doing his little habit of dabbing his face with the back of his hand soo many times. An actual bunny 🐰

Also their hands. They all have BEAUTIFUL hands my god I couldn’t stop staring. I could see Jungkook, Namjoon, Yoongi, and Tae’s hands really well. I sound so creepy but the way Joon’s hand was holding that mic was so mesmerizing 😣

Lastly, I'd like to give a shoutout to @GRAMMYMuseum for having the best staff members and organizing the event so wonderfully. They even added extra chairs so they could accommodate as many fans...

Their staff were all so kind and they were excited to see how happy WE were to see the boys? It was so heartwarming 😭💕 Thank you for giving ARMYs a wonderful memory and an open platform for the boys to share their views 🙏