Hope World
by j-hope (BTS)
Title track of j-hope's debut solo mixtape; charted Billboard 200 at #38; highest for a K-pop solo mixtape at time
South Korean global superstars who broke every record in K-pop history. Seven members — RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook — who went from underdogs to stadium-filling worldwide phenomenon, redefining what K-pop could be.
by j-hope (BTS)
Title track of j-hope's debut solo mixtape; charted Billboard 200 at #38; highest for a K-pop solo mixtape at time
by BTS
Lead single; defiant celebration of identity; traditional Korean music influences; addressed critics; Nicki Minaj rap on digital-only version
by BTS
Samples Save Me melody; parallel song to Save Me; RM's rap parts are a reversal line for line of his Save Me rap
by V (BTS)
V's theatrical intro; dark neo-soul; V's most celebrated pre-solo vocal performance; critically lauded
by BTS
The BTS/Steve Aoki remix version included on Answer; most performed version internationally
by BTS
Fan-dedicated track co-written by Jungkook; extremely meaningful to ARMY; psychodramatic concept
by BTS Rap Line
Emotional rap outro; written during the time members considered disbanding; Tear has three meanings: crying, ripping apart, and fear
by Jimin (BTS)
Self-produced Christmas gift to fans; tender and earnest; became a massive streaming hit
by Jimin (BTS)
Extended version of Serendipity from Her; vocal line showcase
Emotional ballad; vocal line showcase; fan favourite
by RM (BTS)
RM's interlude; plays on Korean word for love and music; linguistic wordplay praised