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BTS WINGS Theory: A Deep Dive into Interconnected MVs

Key Concepts:

• WINGS Album: Focuses on the music videos (MVs) within and following the "I NEED YOU" era.
• Afterlife/Limbo: Jungkook's experience after being hit by a car in "I NEED YOU."
• Duality: Recurring theme of opposing forces (good/evil, past/future, life/death).
• Sin: Represented by the apple, particularly in Jimin's arc.
• Abraxas: A deity representing both good and evil, central to the overall narrative.
• Time Travel/Wormholes: Jin's ability to alter events and save his friends.
• Fallen Angels: The members of BTS, given a second chance at life through Jin's actions.
• Alternate Realities/Multiverse: Different versions of events and characters coexisting.

1. Jungkook's "BEGIN" - Acceptance and Transition

• Death and Limbo: Jungkook dies in a car crash in "I NEED YOU" and enters an afterlife state.
• J. Cole Poster: A detail in Jungkook's room, referencing a rapper BTS admires.
• Burning Piano: Represents Suga's suicide attempt and Jungkook's painful memories.
• Duality: Jungkook struggles between moving forward and being trapped by his past.
• Crow/Bird Drawing: Symbolizes Jungkook accepting his death and becoming an angel.
• Quote from "TOMORROW": "Because dawn, right before the sunrise, is the darkest," emphasizing hope even in despair.

2. Jimin's "LIE" - Sin and Suffering

• Interrogation Room: Jimin is in an interrogation room after his suicide in "I NEED YOU."
• Distorted Reality: Represents Jimin's inner turmoil and despair.
• J-Hope Connection: Jimin remembers his friend J-Hope and his addiction.
• Road Sign: Points to "pulkkot arboretum," a location that becomes significant later.
• Pillow Fight: A memory of happier times, contrasted with his current suffering.
• Apple (Sin): Jimin devours the apple, admitting his sin of suicide.
• Tub Scene: References his death and his inability to escape suffering.
• Quote from "RUN": "Show me the path, give me space, let me breathe," expressing his desire for escape.
• Quote from "SAVE ME": "I'm trapped inside myself and I'm dead," highlighting his internal struggle.
• Framed Photograph: Represents the lie of his life, which he accepts.

3. V's "STIGMA" - Imprisonment and Regret

• "ABRAXAS" Graffiti: V carves this word, a key concept in the overall theory.
• Police Custody: V surrenders to the police after killing his abusive father.
• Abusive Father: V remembers the abuse he and his sister suffered.
• Puppy: Represents V's lost innocence.
• Perpetual Imprisonment: V is condemned to imprisonment for his actions.
• Quote from "WHALIEN 52": "There's only different whales, speaking entirely different words," representing isolation.
• Phone Call: V desperately wants to make one last phone call, presumably to RM.

4. Suga's "FIRST LOVE" - Loss and Redemption

• Record Shop: The same location as Jungkook's arc, emphasizing their connection.
• Burning Piano: Reminds Suga of Jungkook's death, causing him grief.
• Whistle: The same whistle from Jungkook's arc echoes, suggesting Jungkook's presence.
• Jungkook's Blood: Suga finds Jungkook's blood on the asphalt, intensifying his despair.
• Jimin's Tub: Flashbacks show Jimin's tub, connecting the deaths.
• Car Crash: Jungkook's whistle leads Suga away from the car crash, saving him.
• Acceptance: Suga realizes Jungkook saved him and accepts his friend's death.
• Quote from "PATH": "Would I have changed if I had chosen a different path? If I had stopped and looked back...?"

5. RM's "REFLECTION" - Isolation and Self-Hatred

• Isolation: RM isolates himself, trapped by his inner demons.
• Crow Tattoo: RM tattoos the crow from Jungkook's arc, representing death.
• "You Must Survive" Message: Appears on the mirror, urging him to persevere.
• V's Phone Call: RM hears V's call but cannot answer, feeling helpless.
• "LIAR" Graffiti: The call box is sprayed with "LIAR" (Jimin) and V's name, representing the broken bond.
• "I Wish I Could Love Myself": RM expresses his self-hatred and desire for self-acceptance.
• Quote from "NO MORE DREAM": "Who do you see in the mirror?"

6. J-Hope's "MAMA" - Mental Illness and Healing

• Munchausen Syndrome: J-Hope suffers from this syndrome, faking illness for attention.
• Medicine Abuse: J-Hope abuses medication, a symptom of his syndrome.
• "Abraxas" Remembrance: The medicine triggers memories of V and his abandonment.
• Mother's Abandonment: The root cause of J-Hope's mental illness.
• Chocolate Bar: J-Hope replaces his medicine with a chocolate bar, symbolizing healing.
• Framed Photograph: Represents the lie he was living, replaced by the image of a mother and child.
• Quote from "I NEED YOU": "The sky is blue and the sun is shinning," indicating a positive change.

7. Jin's "AWAKE" - The Key to Everything

• Central Role: Jin is central to the story, connected to all the other members.
• "Pulkkot Arboretum" Flower: Torments Jin, representing the interconnectedness of events.
• Shadows: Surround Jin, indicating the moment to act has arrived.
• Six Petals: Represent his six friends, which he sets on fire to erase their painful pasts.
• Time Portal/Wormhole: Jin discovers a wormhole, allowing him to alter events.
• "We Cried a Lot and Laughed a Lot, but It Was So Beautiful": Jin reflects on the past and prepares to change it.
• Items Representing Each Member: Jin sees items representing each member, highlighting his connection to them.
• "ABRAXAS" Wallpaper: Reinforces the theme of duality and the influence of Abraxas.
• "AWAKE" Lyrics: Reveal Jin's desire to save his friends, even if it means sacrificing himself.
• Polaroid Photos: Gradually become colored, representing reality being restored.

8. "Blood Sweat & Tears" - Obsessive Love and Fallen Angels

• Infantilization: The members are portrayed as childish at the beginning of the MV.
• "The Fall of the Rebel Angels" Painting: Represents the fallen angels (BTS) being given a second chance.
• "The Lament of Icarus" Painting: Warns against challenging fate.
• Broken Chandeliers: Represent duality (good/evil) and the choices Jin must make.
• White Clothing: Symbolizes peace of mind and a fresh start.
• Apple and Blindfold: Jimin and Suga symbolize complicity in sin.
• V Jumping off the Balcony: Represents death and the eagerness to move forward.
• "Landscape With The Fall Of Icarus" Painting: Reinforces the theme of challenging fate.
• "DEMIAN" Quote: RM's narration references Hermann Hesse's book, exploring the search for self-awareness and the duality of good and evil.
• Red Color: Represents power.
• Black Wings on Statue: Represent Jin's hidden desire for evil and the fallen angel.
• V's Sinister Smirk: Confirms that the fallen angels are being brought back to life.
• Nietzsche Quote: "A man must still have chaos within him, to be able to give birth to a dancing star," another duality.
• Cracking Skin: Jin's skin cracks, symbolizing his transition to a new world.

9. "2017 BTS LIVE TRILOGY EPISODE III THE WINGS TOUR TRAILER" - Limbo and Metamorphosis

• Limbo: The members are lost in a limbo between life and death.
• Jin at the Portal: Jin stares at the portal, preparing for his time-space voyage.
• Awakening and Floating: The members are being pulled into another reality.
• V's Wings: V's wings grow again, suggesting a different path.
• Suga and the Butterfly: Symbolizes metamorphosis and change.
• Jin's Cracking Skin: Time is warping, giving way to a new reality.

10. "Blood Sweat & Tears" (Japanese Version) - Clash of Realities

• Wormhole: Jin is in front of a clear wormhole, representing his time-space travel.
• Psychedelic Scenes: Represent the passage of time-space.
• Jimin Encounter: Jimin from one reality encounters Jimin from another, proving the existence of multiple realities.
• Suga Covering Eyes: Prevents him from seeing himself and disintegrating.
• RM and Jin: Jin appears to nudge RM, indicating that he is still alive and well.

11. "Love Yourself" Era - Interconnected DNA and Wormholes

• Interconnected DNA: The space-time travel has interconnected the DNA of the members.
• Deep Connection: They all possess a connection that goes much deeper and more than special.
• Wormholes: The "Love Yourself" era includes elements in common with the other MVs and wormholes.
• Jin's Recording: Jin is always recording, shooting photos, worried in picking up those moments and create an entire reality.

12. "Beyond the Wormhole" Presentation - Coexistence and Alternate Realities

• Jimin's Hesitation: Jimin ponders whether to join the trip to an alternate reality.
• Jin as Pioneer: Jin is the pioneer of the voyage.
• "Coexistence": The answer to the confusion is that they are alternate realities.
• Korean and Japanese Versions: The Korean and Japanese versions of BS&T represent different realities.
• "NOT TODAY" Lyrics: Emphasize fighting and starting over, fitting the continuation of their new world.

13. Conclusion

• The theory is complex but beautiful, connecting many things before and after the WINGS era.
• Jin's love for his friends drives him to alter reality and give them a second chance.
• The MVs are filled with symbolism and duality, creating a rich and layered narrative.
• The Japanese version of BS&T confirms the existence of multiple realities and the impact of time travel.
• The "Beyond the Wormhole" presentation reinforces the theme of coexistence and alternate realities.