The imagery of wealth, old-money nobility, and bizarre pet photoshoots in the NORMAL music video acts as a layered satirical critique of ultra-celebrity culture, highlights how public perception strips away an individual's humanity, replacing it with an untouchable, historical caricature.
There is performance of Excess here: Eating in this setting is not for survival or nourishment; it is an elaborate, highly visible performance. by staging a wildly excessive banquet overflowing with wine glasses and gourmet food, BTS is commenting on the perceived privilege of superstardom.
There is Aftermath too: In the narrative arc of the MV, these grand, chaotic celebrations quickly cut to the quiet, messy morning-after. This contrast emphasizes that behind the untouchable royal facade lies a group of ordinary people dealing with isolation once the cameras shut of.
The dog photoshoots are a direct nod to European aristocracy and early photography trends, where the ultra-wealthy commissioned formal portraits of their hounds to signal immense status. Just like the monarchs of 'the days back in the day', modern global idols are effectively trapped within their own golden cages. They are forced to perform elite, curated versions of domesticity for an audience
The bathroom is the equalizer: all individuals are human at the end of the day and have to do this mundane humanly task.
Royalty represents the ultimate historical paradox: absolute power combined with zero personal freedom. The MV was shot at Quinta da Francelha estate.
pairing namjoon with a doberman for the ‘normal’ music video is absolute genius cause dobermans are considered protectors, highly intelligent, loyal to their pack, observant and in many ways, goofy
jungkook paired with a dalmation? fitting. just like jungkook, dalmations are playful, bursting with energy, competitive, driven and are simply just big puppies who thrive when loved
taehyung paired with a spoodle makes so much sense. spoodles are known for being people-oriented, affectionate, expressive through their body language, sensitive and mischievous, all lovable and endearing traits taehyung possesses
unbothered, quiet unless they have something to say, enjoys comfort, calmly protective, intimidating demeanor but soft, small in stature but a mighty, formidable presence french bulldog standing next to yoongi? call this pairing perfection
hoseok with an irish setter? big yes. why? irish setters are bright, energy-fueled dogs who radiate warmth and are bountiful with charisma, loyalty, intelligence, high emotional intuition and a magnetic aura that is near impossible to ignore
brimming with elegance, sensitivity, a gentle nature, quiet but noticeable confidence, incredible emotional intelligence, a duality of regal and goofy harmoniously exuded, the russian wolfhound, revered as one of the most beautiful dogs, stands in all its glory next to glorious jimin who shares these very traits
JIMIN'S CUTEST SPEECH EVER LOL
🐥 be good to your mom, be good to your dad, be good to your dog, be good to your cat, don’t forget to study hard and think about me everyday, promise? i love you
“why is he cussing on a livestream?” “why is he showing his middle finger at home?” “isn’t it too much?”
and he did it AGAIN but on his sold-out show, during his sold-out tour, during a song dissing haters. i’m crine, he dgaf.
AMIGAS en Madrid hicimos HISTORIA, os aseguro que esto no va a repetirse,
todo fue tan ORGÁNICO, ellos no daban crédito,
os aseguro que les cambiamos la vida a los bitis y no bromeo
sus caras los dos dias y los ojos no mienten
the fact that the tour has been happening for months and swim was the song i saw the least fancams of and now ever since the madrid concerts it’s getting crazy engagements and the boys love it too oh europe you will be hard to beat