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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.

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