: While BTS has stated the song is open to interpretation, many fans and critics believe it pays tribute to the victims of the Sewol Ferry tragedy , offering comfort to those left behind. 🎥 Visual Symbolism in the Music Video

It holds the record for the longest-charting song on the Melon Weekly Chart , staying in the Top 100 for over seven consecutive years.

In late 2023, it reached #1 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart years after its release, driven by fans celebrating the group's anniversary and military service milestones.

: A sign in the video references Ursula K. Le Guin's short story, exploring the idea that one person's happiness shouldn't come at the cost of another's suffering.