We Are Bulletproof 2022
The announcement of a comeback album on
Day 4 of PTD On Stage LV had us all reeling. BH/Hybe has not released any
official album title except a teaser title of one of BTS’ anthem songs, We Are
Bulletproof. ARMY theorists are on hyper mode on the bird app. Discussions
on the album’s tracks, concepts and cover design abound. Beautiful fan art,
memes and video edits have started to litter socmed. Streaming goals and guides
have been set up by different ARMY fanbases from all over. ARMYs are gearing up
for this much awaited comeback on June 10, 2022.
So, for Tuesday Tunesday, I am sharing some thoughts about We
Are Bulletproof Pts. 1, 2 and WAB The Eternal. These three songs make up
the beautiful journey of BTS. A journey that speaks of resilience and
inner strength built over time by being persistent and committed to stay true
to one’s goal and vision. The WAB Trilogy is an inspiring saga set in
song and music videos that many ARMYs consider as anthems of their life
journeys as well.
WAB Pt. 1 is a pre-debut song written by RM in 2010. You can
listen on SoundCloud via this link: https://tinyurl.com/3hry2476
. The lyrics of the song is already angst ridden. Each member sings a line or
two professing an oath to prove one’s worth among naysayers, haters and exclusive
groups in the existing hegemony of the Kpop industry. We know this from
Bangtan’s history, but these repetitive lines in the song are catchy, “We are
bulletproof”; “Coming soon”; “History in the making”. It sounds like a mantra
at close scrutiny. And it is a powerful one at that because it speaks of three
things: identity; readiness and the courage to fulfill a dream.
On June 12, 2013, WAB Pt. 2 was released as a second track
of Bangtan’s debut single album, 2 Cool for Skool. No More Dream is the lead
track and both songs have a special spot in many an ARMY’s heart especially
those who were with them from the very beginning. In WAB Pt. 2 their narrative
as outcasts and underdogs continues. RM raps:
“I put a twist to being an idol
Haha, hyungs who only had hip-hop pride told me it’d be
impossible but
Look carefully, I place a period after impossible
I’m possible, now are we all set, boy?”
Four days after the official release, the music video went
live online. It is a showcase of their immense talent and creative depth. The
choreography is insane as it featured Park Jimin, lithe and sexy, somersaulting
over Jhope who lies on the floor on bent knees. He throws his cap on Jeon
Jungkook who is flawless in his break-dancing. Like a magician, he makes use of
the two caps effortlessly charming his way into the hearts of adoring fans. Two
years after their debut, the dance line earned a nickname lovingly referred to
by ARMYs as the “3 Js”.
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