TV Show Digest
Seven members of the boy band BTS take a well-deserved break from their usual activities for 1 week at a house near a lake and a forest. Fans of the KPOP band can now get to spend virtual time with their idols as they take time off and focus on rejuvenating and leisure on the vacation. We get an inside look at how they collaborate while making songs, playing games, cooking, etc. we are also introduced to Jungkook’s pet Bam, a brown coloured Doberman. We get to see the members dabble at the barbeque, hooping amongst many other things. The members find their artist release through painting and canoeing spending time with each other and reflecting on how this time together is going to strengthen their bond as musicians of a worldwide group.
The Feel-Good Part
There are many feel-good moments in this show since this is particularly aimed at the fans of the group. In various instances, we get an insight into the relationship dynamics within the group and how beyond a boyband there are 7 human beings who deeply love and respect each other. Their bond runs deeper than that of colleagues more like brothers. We see how the younger members of the group have a different dynamic than the older members, and how each achievement and milestone is affecting their lives as professional musicians and human beings. Over the years of being in this tough industry having come from humble beginnings, the boys reflected on their personal achievements, their fans, and how far along they have come in their journey. Some members reflected on their mental health issues and the pandemic etc.
The Disappointing Factor
There are not many cons in the series as this variety show was aimed at their particular fandom. The group is extremely popular and for new fans in the kpop genre, this show would be refreshing and light-hearted to watch. We see how various fundamentals are banded together and the importance of appropriate relationship dynamics in maintaining a group. We see how they collaborate and make songs, how they deal with their problems, and how each one of them grew over the years. There are 2 seasons of this show with the second season having 5 episodes.
In-Depth Analysis
There are many funny moments in this show, we also get to witness how the members bond with each other. The two younger members namely taehyung and Jungkook have a karaoke session which delights the fans of the group as they have been wanting a sub unit of these two members for a long time. We see the members reminiscing their own pets while they spend time with Bam, j-Hope saying how it’s difficult to watch the pets grow older and slowly lose themselves in old age issues. The members recollected how when Jin the oldest member lost his dog during one of their performances and the news shattered him beyond relief. They commended his efforts to remain professional despite going through such intense personal loss. Taehyung and Jungkook had a small chat where they reflected how their relationship has changed over the years. There are moments where things are very light hearted and funny and the next scene would be heartful and emotional to watch. The members also enjoy pranking each other and this time around the victim for their devious schemes was Jin. Suga the rapper of the group is passionate about basketball and takes the sport seriously. He often thinks about how his life would be had he not become an artist of the level he is today. His members are quick to reassure him and commend him on his success telling him that he deserves this as much as anyone else.
Star Power
The septet was all cast as themselves in the show.
Overall Opinion
This show is amazing for a light-hearted watch and a look into the daily leisurely activities of the world-famous boy band BTS. They have a serious global impact and media experts have time and time again witnessed the strong influence of their group over their fans worldwide. Having come from small-time companies to becoming the first’s in kpop for many years, this group is a source of inspiration for every aspiring musician and professional out there. the break was designed so that the members get time to rejuvenate and bond with each other as well as take some time off from their very busy schedules. Fans of the group ‘Army’ would enjoy this show and other people getting into kpop as well.
