Spring Day isn't called the Queen for no reason, this song is still on Korean charts and it's been almost 5 years since it was released.

Thank you so much for watching the explanation first. As someone who lost someone due to the Sewol Ferry tragedy, it means a lot. Though many mean no harm, it makes me upset when I see people laugh during the MV. For example at the pile of clothes or the food fight scene because they don't know the real meaning behind them. This song never fails to have me bursting into tears not even a minute in, and I'm glad you took the time to look into the song. Once again thank you for this reaction, I appreciate it a lot.

As koreans, we can’t forget the Sewol Ferry incident. Every year, when April 16 comes back, my heart feels so heavy. I’m a senior in high school, and the school give yellow ribbons to students and remember them while receving education. I’m just thankful that they released this song as a long-time fan of bts. Thank you for looking for the explanation video! We won’t forget🎗

For me this song is a prime example of what sets BTS apart.  Yes Spring Day is a beautiful and emotional song but knowing the history behind it hits even harder.  I would tell anyone who says that they wouldn't like BTS to listen to this song along with the explanation videos and then come tell me they hated it without tears.  When C19 first started getting bad the boys did this song several times in various online events (such as their NPR performance) and it's wonderful knowing that they're missing us just as badly.  Hopefully this brings a smile to someone but Yoongi called it their zombie song that never dies last year in 2021.  There was an online poll about which BTS song would fit particular events and Spring Day was number one for a lot of them.  He had to work to find something other than Spring Day as number 1.  I've also heard throughout the years that the general public in Korea, who necessarily aren't into "idol" music, know Spring Day and love it too.  Whenever the boys have a comeback (new music released) the song rises back up on the charts - hence it's title as Queen.

This is a very emotional video , and song. While the song was not specifically written about this tragic event the mv definitely references the ferry tragedy along with fans interpretation of the song. The song was written by RM and Suga along with other producers about loss, grief and moving on so the tragedy fits very well to the song. BTS donated to the families involved and even paid respect by going to the place it happened. This song means a lot to many people not just because of the ferry tragedy but their own loss what ever that maybe.  So we are all here for the emotions any song brings out in you.

The “I miss you” is the last text message from a student who had sent that to his parents before the ferry sunk. Honestly this is the song that got me into bts and the message truly. It’s amazing how we whom don’t know those people or their families can empathize with them and still remember on what happened those many years ago, innocent people passing away when they deserved to live is just tearful

You know, being a mom makes the sadness much much worse. Like, imagine the pains of the parents who lost their babies, i just can’t.

Spring Day, the most beautifully written song. Just pure, vulnerable but yet still hopeful in many ways.

I know this isn’t related to bts in anyway but I wanted to share this heartbreaking story of a couple who tied their wrists together while in the boat already knowing their fate so they won’t get separated even after their death. This really made my heart broken and the fact that they already knew their fate was something no one should have to go through. I’m really happy Bts made this music video and truly love them for that 💜

Couple things about the song:

1. Revealed in a Vlive, RM got the idea of Spring day after seeing a leaf fall from a tree. The chorus only had “leaves are falling”.

2.V recorded a guide for the song and the chorus was very different to what we got in the final version. You can actually search it up on YouTube.

3.For the live performances, J-Hope would take over the part in the first verse where Rm Sings. There’s also minor changes in the live performances in terms of members singing as well from parts swapping to even background vocals.

The courage behind this MV is seldom really recognised. Artists were blacklisted for speaking out or for making donations to the parents' organisation. BTS' donation was one third of all their income that year, and they made it privately (all their donations start out being private) and visited the families privately that year.
I applaud you for having the grit to watch all this information. I remember news of the capsize and sinking on BBC news at the time - significant loss of life was mentioned, and that many of those lost were students. That was awful enough, but we did not at that time hear that this event was wholly avoidable, and that the deaths were also most likely avoidable too. The whole scandal was due to illegal overloading of the vessel (which was in the news report) and the active intervention of authorities to prevent rescue work. It is impossible to understand why they would do that, except in a wholly pointless attempt to divert blame from themselves.
While the song is a powerful evocation of loss and sorrow, when the MV was planned, BTS will certainly have been aware that it was about the loss of the ferry and those students - they could have objected to this, but showed considerable courage in proceeding with it.
I have never heard of just a band ("who are fundamentally not important") having this kind of courage. This is why I will always be ARMY.

Thank you for watching both of the explanation videos. Italian Army, who made the second one, provides such a comprehensive and in depth analysis and explanation...she actually went to Korea and spoke with families of the victims. Such a horrific tragedy, such pointless suffering and death. I love how you wear your heart on your sleeve and speak with such purity of emotion. Very good reaction, thank you.

This song hits hard, especially to parents with children. I can’t imagine that pain. I remember watching clips that some kids inside the ferry posted, saying they love their mom and dad.  Not sure if those were some who made it out but it just sent chills down my spine.

As of today Spring Day is still on the Melon music charts - so far that’s 4.5 years. I believe it’s because it is such a personal song for the country.

- The ferry was carrying more than six times the weight it was originally designed for to make extra money per trip. Most of the illegal modifications placed the weight at the top and when it shifted it made the ferry tip over.
- It wasn't the usual captain that day. He had raised concerns about the safety onboard and had been removed for it.
- The captain on the day is currently serving 36 years for murder and several crew members were convicted of murder, negligence, violating marine laws, etc.
(This is all from the very detailed and graphic Wikipedia page on the tragedy)
- While it's true that the song wasn't written about the Sewol tragedy, the video, album cover and title definitely refer to it.
- When asked if it referred to a specific event Jin said in an interview with Esquire Nov. 2020 that "it is about a sad event but also about longing".

As long as the song remains at the top of the charts, no victim will ever be forgotten by anyone in the world, we don't forget. Thank you BTS for using music as a means of social awareness and respect for the memory of affected families 🎗

Ty for the reaction 🥺 love from Chile 🇨🇱 (and sorry for my english, I used traductor 😭)

Spring day literally to this day tops the charts even when BTS have their comebacks, this song truly will forever live in so many peoples hearts. Just goes to show how incredible BTS are that even during a time this was controversial, they still released this song to show their support. These men are truly unbelievable and so inspiring 💜

This song hits even more because the boys sing it with so much emotions! Even live. Give the Live performance of spring day a try. It's beautiful and with so much emotion. Spring day after release even to this day is still in the music charts. She never left. This song is a very emotional and precious song for both BTS and ARMY. Please if you can check out a live performance video. Thank you. LOVE your channel!

These guys... I mean... they don't just make music, they create ART that is full of meaning and feelings. Calling them "Kpop" is so inadequate - they are SO much more.  They were meant for this.

It's songs like this that make BTS. They stand up when others are afraid to, knowing full well, they are putting their careers and social standing on the line. They could have been so easily Blackballed back when they released the MV for this, along with other songs they have done. But they refuse to stand quiet. BTS are simply amazing, wonderful men who care.
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