Either way, BTS’ Japanese offerings continue to be some of the most anticipated (and loved) releases. Perhaps it’s the warm, dulcet sound or bittersweet themes of love and heartache. There’s something about BTS’ Japanese releases that leaves you swaying in a sweet-trancelike state. That ethos is even woven into the song’s expressive choreography, as it uses international sign language for “dance,” “fun,” and “peace,” and is deliberately simple enough (by BTS standards, at least) for anyone to join in - N.M. Feel-good summer bop “Permission to Dance,” co-written by Ed Sheeran, is above all a message of hope - that the light of passion can never be extinguished, and the world is full of beauty. But ultimately, they’re uplifting, providing comfort even in times of pitch dark. N.M.īTS can criticize, empathize, and lament. The laid-back keyboard groove is tentative at first, but crescendos into a final chorus fit for a church choir - perhaps looking for something to believe in. “This room is all I have/Well, then I’ll just change this place to my world,” Jimin and V sing on the sub-unit track, later joined by Suga and J-Hope’s melodic rapping. BTS captured the emotional transport music gave the world in “Fly to My Room,” from 2020’s BE. N.M.ĭuring the height of quarantine, bedrooms were our sweaty dance floors. “No matter what, rain falls/No matter what, darkness erases/I’ll definitely save you, you are not alone,” Jin, Jimin, and Jung Kook sing. Despite its title, the song, from BTS’ third Japanese full-length, Face Yourself, isn’t sung out of fear, but with faith that hardships can be overcome with trust and partnership. The emotive quality of the band members’ voices is what gives “Don’t Leave Me” its vastness - that and some truly fierce synth production. The track lays out the members’ relationship with the genre and how it inspired their creative liberation, paying tribute to their influences, from South Korean trio Epik High to Nas, Jay-Z, Biggie, CL Smooth, Eminem, and others. Released at a time when BTS’ hip-hop concept was at its zenith, “Hip Hop Phile” comes from a place of honor and admiration as the group raps about its respect for hip-hop culture. For its opening chapter, RM, Suga, and J-Hope took aim at unjust judgments passed on their rapping abilities: “My attitude is my mentor/Even if you talk smack about me, I’m memento/Show your hip-hop pride but you’ll still feel impotent/Hide your jealousy, I can see your IP address.” Delivered in their respective distinctive flows, each member’s performance solidified their mastery of the art form while familiarizing listeners with the rap line’s unapologetic, fearless side. “BTS Cypher Pt.1” kicked off the septet’s brutally honest, technically complex (and fan-favorite) Cypher series. Image Credit: ilgan Sports/Multi-Bits/Getty Images From “Danger” and “Sea,” to “Run” and “Ugh!,” we’ve ranked the 100 best BTS songs. Here, we highlight the songs that make up the kaleidoscope that is BTS’ message - of love for yourself and others, of introspection, of connection, and, of course, even a healthy bit of anarchy. for Youth”), fueled by a rich discography that transcends language and culture. But at the core of BTS’ success is the unmatched relationship they have with their fan base, ARMY (“Adorable Representative M.C. Listing all of the band’s accolades would take longer than it would to learn all of their fan chants at once, so here are a few: BTS have five Number One albums t o date and a handful of chart-topping songs, two Grammy nominations, are highly regarded ambassadors to the U.N., and bring in an estimated $5 billion to the South Korean economy annually. Members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook ultimately got their wish, but because they actually had something to say, they gained something much more valuable - the ability to break down walls and build bridges around the globe. Nearly a decade ago, a seven-member group from a virtually unknown label in South Korea dreamed of a “big house, big car, and big rings.” But thanks to a lethal mix of undeniable talent, remarkable lyricism, a relentless work ethic, magnetic personalities, and a few arresting dimples, BTS are now the biggest band on the planet (and likely even beyond that).
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