The choreography for Run BTS will forever have a special place in Bangtan History. Many ARMYs have pointed out the combination of steps and moves taken from popular songs that defined Bantan's earlier journeys. As always, the Tannies are excellent at making connections with their past and envisioning their future. One particular pattern of choreography in Run BTS I am invested in is the use of handkerchief. It fascinated me the most that when the video of the dance practice dropped on BangtanTV, I watched it several times!
This segment from the dance practice of Bangtan for Run BTS where they used a handkerchief as a vital prop in the dance. This enhances the story being told, providing visual texture and depth of context.
To begin with, the handkerchief as prop in storytelling is very handy, practical, flexible and serves a multitude of functions and symbols. In the dance choreography of Run BTS, it was used as a helmet or cap, a disguise or covering to stay hidden, a ribbon or thread that was twirled from one dance step to the next. It was waved, flicked flirtatiously and even caressed in a tender manner. What looked like an ordinary cloth became an important accessory. From Namjoon, the leader to V, the 2nd maknae, then to Jin, the mathyung the handkerchief was passed on implying the connections that bind them.
Jin held the handkerchief like a banner. A shield of identity as they prep and rev up their motors in running towards the next chapter, the forthcoming journey. (Best) Moments yet to come!
Despite the obvious mishandling of the prop in the last part of the handkerchief segment, it was gallantly saved and efficiently done by the mathyung himself. Jin’s movements were fluid in his attempt to clean up the little mess. It was in sync with the choreography and with everyone else. Isn’t it amazing how correcting a mistake such as this, Bangtan continued on dancing as they appeared to have achieved perfection.
ApoBangPo!
clipped from @BangtanTV on YT
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