A recurring visual motif involves the members in a stadium-like setting or a stylized room, symbolizing their longing for live performances and their fans (ARMY).
BTS released the music video for "Life Goes On" on November 20, 2020, as the lead single from their studio album BE . Directed by member Jungkook, the video serves as a poignant time capsule of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on themes of resilience, comfort, and togetherness during global isolation. Theme and Narrative BTS (л°©нѓ„м†Њл…„л‹Ё) Life Goes On MV
V driving through a deserted Seoul represents the feeling of being "stuck" while the rest of the world feels unreachable. A recurring visual motif involves the members in
Windows are used throughout to represent the barrier between the safety of home and the uncertainty of the outside world. Cultural Impact Theme and Narrative V driving through a deserted
As the director, Jungkook chose a nostalgic, intimate visual style.
The video concludes with the members performing on an empty stage in black and white, highlighting the stark reality of empty venues while emphasizing the purity of their music.