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i have so many visuals that i never got to use for the fae au.... like these
which brings us to the ending sequence—a throwback to the exact same pose where he started: demons trying to grip him.
BUT then there’s a new pose, and that’s where the song ends.
With our free, strong black swan on top, his demons at his feet.
This is BTS.
Fade to black.
and then he does this intimidating, signature black swan pose, which if you notice closely, is repeated throughout the choreo.
THEN HERE’S MY FUCKING FAVORITE PART.
the dancers in black /start copying his movements/...instead of controlling him. he has conquered his demons.
this is where it gets super interesting.
after breaking free, the camera zooms out to reveal the first floor below. now he is on an escalator, showing that he may be on top, but he is alone.
it’s so lonely up there, on top.
the camera is framed to emphasize how SMALL he is.
the irony here is that:
1) as much as the darkness elevates him, holds him up in an almost worshipping manner,
2) this is also the SAME THING that pushes him down to the ground.
the routine begins with a tableau featuring our main dancer surrounded by people dressed in black, their hands grasping at his body—representing a type of darkness that grips him.
his hands are unfurled behind him to represent his wings—he is the swan
“Okay, lie on the bed.”
Jimin obliges and makes himself comfortable among the blankets.
“Now look into the camera, please,” the photographer croaks weakly, his throat sounding strained.
Unfazed, Jimin clarifies, “Look at the camera”—he smirks and glances up—“or look at you?”