ARMY Experiences And Reacts To BTS' Suga's Hard-Hitting "Shadow": Here Are The Best Tweets

Jan 09, 2020

BTS’ Suga has blown everyone away with his impactful comeback trailer “Interlude: Shadow.”

The group has a tradition of beginning teasers for their new albums by having one member release a solo track and MV, with the song then included as the intro for their album. As BTS prepares to drop their album “Map of the Soul: 7” on February 21, Suga got things started off right by sharing “Interlude: Shadow” on January 10 at midnight KST.

While their fans ARMY don’t always know when they’re about to get hit with a new release from BTS (giving the whole fandom “midnight KST phobia”), this time around the group gave a heads up with a comeback map that serves as a teaser schedule.

Knowing the comeback trailer was on its way, ARMY collectively tried to get ready before its release and trended #ShadowIsComing at No. 1 worldwide on Twitter as they waited for 12 a.m. KST.

ARMYS STARTER PACK FOR SHADOW COMEBACK TRAILER:#ShadowisComing pic.twitter.com/gKZIjZteds

— مصمم لوقو ( لوجو ) (@kkoobap) January 9, 2020

https://twitter.com/kooselephant/status/1215273916366643201

Suga’s trailer, named the “Yoontro” by fans after the rapper’s given name Yoongi, turned out to be a raw, honest, and powerful roller coaster of a track that deals with the dark side of fame, struggles with ambition and identity, and more.

Following its release, several hashtags and topics have been trending worldwide as fans tweet their reactions and praise for Suga’s new song and MV.

ARMY is sharing their interpretations of the MV with some insightful posts.

https://twitter.com/hanavmin/status/1215295823472406529

https://twitter.com/THICJ00N/status/1215305197175689220

they show the crowd being so absorbed in filming SUGA on stage that when the real min yoongi turns around and says ‘i wanna be me’ no one notices pic.twitter.com/kOxlhgg8lQ

— mina⁷ (rest) (@EUPH0RIAL0VE) January 9, 2020

did yoongi in shadow just called out sasaengs that follows and captures them for money? DAMN #ShadowisComing pic.twitter.com/6AmnjFbEeK

— willow (@ilsansqueen) January 9, 2020

7 doors. 7 exits.#ShadowIsHere #BeyondTheShadow #ShadowComebackTrailer @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/ncfn4nGm6B

— bora (rest) (@bora_twts) January 9, 2020

Fans have highlighted how the themes addressed in the song are ones that Suga’s been talking about for a while by reminding everyone of impactful quotes from the artist.

https://twitter.com/shimmeringjimin/status/1215309140303548416

yoongi has always been consistent #ShadowIsHere pic.twitter.com/tuOpxPmaPO

— haley (slow) (@vmination) January 9, 2020

https://twitter.com/smilehoyabts/status/1215313540992700419

ARMY detectives have also spotted possible connections and references to many of BTS’s previous releases. Some of the most clear references are to the intro off their 2013 first mini album “O!RUL8,2?” and to RM’s intro for “Map of the Soul: Persona.”

https://twitter.com/seokluvr218/status/1215290102248808448

persona: do you wanna go?

shadow: don't let me down

persona: do you wanna fly?

shadow: don't let me fly

persona is how someone's character is perceived by others, and shadow means the dark side of our personality. both are a part of one's soul, but different #ShadowisComing pic.twitter.com/N0b9o1gnGW

— willow (@ilsansqueen) January 9, 2020

According to jung’s theory, shadow and persona are polar opposites of each other. In the mv’s we can see both of them say opposite words 👀#ShadowIsHere @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/Bdc3NyqpP0

— sara⁷ (@flexbangtan) January 9, 2020

LIGHTS SHADOW pic.twitter.com/bRQGALxXow

— chihiro⁷ {semi ia 📚} (@kookceptional) January 9, 2020

The topic also has parallels with one of the concepts of their 2018 album “Love Yourself: Answer,” which tackled the encroachment on personal space that comes with fame.

shadow really said y’all didn’t understand the concept behind the love yourself answer S version so here’s a whole video based on the concept

#ShadowIsHere #ShadowisComing pic.twitter.com/mzugk7MlCl

— fariha ⁷ (@ironchim) January 9, 2020

Many have noted how the aesthetics and cinematography of the MV for the track are powerful and chilling.

https://twitter.com/kimparkdaily/status/1215305506245365762

THE MOMENT WHEN YOONGI SAID 'PAUSE' AND EVERYTHING STOPPED JUST GAVE ME CHILLS #ShadowisComing #ShadowIsHere https://t.co/NPe86CcFzs

— claire⁷// (@Randomsplashes) January 9, 2020

While the track and its topic might feel overwhelming, ARMY’s still being as hilarious as always.

https://twitter.com/69Ddaeng/status/1215302367920287744

https://twitter.com/solarityroses/status/1215301916990640130