Why BTS' "Dynamite" is about Hope

Published: Aug. 31, 2020, 12:46 a.m.

We welcome BTS super fans Rosan (aka xCeleste) and Jose (aka JoseOchoaTV) for a quick dive into BTS' "Dynamite." Historically, disco music has served as a form of escapism, giving listeners reprieve from society’s hardships. So was this disco-inspired song Daebak or Not?

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References:
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/08/27/examining-btss-genius-use-of-youtube-to-send-their-new-single-dynamite-to-no-1/
- https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/bts-dynamite-david-stewart-interview-1049628/
- https://www.nme.com/music-interviews/bts-interview-dynamite-2020-2738293
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyGF8mFDMeI
- https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2020/08/26/entertainment/kpop/Retro-Kpop-BTS/20200826172800348.html
- https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/music/a33666803/bts-dynamite-lyrics-meanings/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4YoV7JmCyc

Songs used in the background:
- Doo Piano's cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6jqCLrmnR4
- San Mashup's blend with Dua Lipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHtMxUyTbNk
- Danpia's blend with Doja Cat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRNULxPzWiA

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