BTS' "Spring Day" MV Teaser Sparks Lots Of Interesting Fan Theories

As soon as BTS released the teaser video for their upcoming MV “Spring Day” on February 10 at midnight KST, fans put their detective hats on and began to theorize!

The teaser video for “Spring Day” features plenty of aesthetically stunning shots that may look innocent enough at first glance. However, fans have delved into the scenes to find some interesting potential hints about the video’s deeper (and possibly darker) storyline and its connection to their other releases.

Many fans have noticed that the large neon sign above the motel in the teaser video reads “Omelas,” which may be a reference to the 1973 short story titled “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” by Ursula K. Le Guin. With the group’s short films for their last album “WINGS” and music video for “Blood, Sweat & Tears” featuring themes and excerpts from Hermann Hesse’s novel “Demian,” it doesn’t seem like a stretch to think that the group’s new release may feature another literary connection.

ARMY, we have a new book to read!!!! #SpringDay pic.twitter.com/PHCQP5KzZo

— 데일리 남준 (@Daily_Namjoon) February 9, 2017

Fans have quickly spotted a possible link between the short story title and the title of BTS’s upcoming album “You Never Walk Alone,” and are wondering what it might mean for the music video’s plot.

"prosperity depending on the perpetual misery of a single child" jimins always seen wandering alone.. he always wants others to be happy and pic.twitter.com/dzp3UQAmwF

— nissi (@vminissi) February 9, 2017

it's possible jimin wasnt the unfortunate child but rather the one who decided to walk away from utopia after finding out what it cost pic.twitter.com/6JrwO72iaY

— nissi (@vminissi) February 9, 2017

The shots of Jimin standing on the beach holding a pair of shoes and the shoes later hanging on a tree branch have also left fans in confusion (and worry). Many have wondered if this signifies either Jimin’s character’s death, is an explanation for why his fellow member Jin was the only one barefoot in the group’s “WINGS” teaser photos, or something else entirely.

https://twitter.com/BangtanHQPics/status/829722276320931843

https://twitter.com/jiminscolors/status/829715563274346496

okay three things
– jimin was holding his shoes
– his shoes were later hanging from a tree
– idk what this means. did he die

— nissi (@vminissi) February 9, 2017

y'all……. hes dead pic.twitter.com/sQkYkFzSaL

— nissi (@vminissi) February 9, 2017

https://twitter.com/caresuga/status/829718280256380928

BTS realized that it's unfair that Jin is the only one wearing shoes in RUN so they decided to hang his shoes on the tree 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ophnC6jN5H

— iane ⁷₁₃🐾 (@kookietokkii) February 9, 2017

Jungkook and Jimin’s makeup is also sparking some concern for fans, as many are worried that the storyline features one of the members’ characters dying.

https://twitter.com/rudekth/status/829718517289205762

"Jin died" "JK died" "Jimin died" "No, Namjoon died" WHY CAN'T WE HAVE A SIMPLE RELAXING COMEBACK WITHOUT SOMEONE DYING I'M TIRED #SpringDay pic.twitter.com/ypj3Mfc9Ry

— michelle #GOLDEN (@jeonglows) February 9, 2017

Other details in the teaser, such as the “No Vacancy” sign at the motel, have sparked some theories about a very dark plotline as well.

https://twitter.com/abstractae/status/829722538817236992

In addition, there are potential links between some scenes in the teaser and the plots of BTS’s other music videos, particularly from their “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life” series.

https://twitter.com/yoongsfirstlove/status/829721943926571010

https://twitter.com/yoongicyber/status/829714623368568832

Thankfully, some of the details fans have spotted are a lot more lighthearted!

https://twitter.com/jeonglows/status/829714398625271808

bighit reused a fan's crown gift in the mv THIS IS SO CUTE #SpringDay pic.twitter.com/p8V7jGTpta

— 613 [rest] (@cuddlyvmin) February 9, 2017

One thing that all fans can likely agree on is that the teaser video features lots of eye candy and some downright adorable scenes.

One of the most beautiful concepts the i ever seen #SpringDay pic.twitter.com/UR7kN6tm0s

— ⋆ namu lover (@rkivespic) February 9, 2017

The music video for “Spring Day” and BTS’s album “You Never Walk Alone” are due out on February 13. The group will be hosting a live show on Naver’s V Live on February 12 at 10:40 p.m. KST to countdown to their comeback with fans!

What is your theory about the “Spring Day” teaser video?