![]() ![]() Concept photos showed the septet still decked out in oversized chains and baggy clothes the music from the era certainly still slapped, but BTS’ collective style evolution is a welcome one. The focus remained on following dreams, expanding to discuss life in the classroom in South Korea. While “We are Bulletproof Pt.2” is certainly worth noting as well, there’s absolutely nothing better on 2 Cool 4 Skool than the throwback beat, indulgent vocals, and vibey chimes of “Like.” O!RUL8,2?Ĭoncept: BTS’ first mini-album wasn’t a huge shift from their debut effort, and kept the group rooted in fiery rapping and old-school hip-hop beats. This lush and nostalgic b-side holds up remarkably well, and it’s clear the members still love it, too - they performed it as recently as summer of 2021 during their annual Festa celebration. SUGA kicks the song off by wishing for “a big house, big cars, and big rings,” and the rest was history. For a few years, BTS would lead with tracks focused on breaking free from expectations, outdated systems, and oppressive mindsets the music video, their very first, shows them parked in a suburban cul-de-sac. This is the septet in their absolute rawest and least polished form, and, however they might feel about their artistic evolution, it will always be the song that put them on the map. 2 Cool 4 Skool announced BTS to the world.īTS debuted with “No More Dream,” which certainly set them apart from other K-pop groups at the time. What’s more, they certainly didn’t fit K-pop standards, pushing boundaries with their sound, lyrics, and image. In 2013, BTS had a mic and a dream and not much else - Big Hit Entertainment was a tiny label, nearly broke, and the Bangtan Boys were a ragtag crew when put up against some of their more polished peers. In addition, the resulting lineup for the group included a handsome college student plucked off the street on his way to acting class named Jin, aspiring producer and spitfire rapper SUGA, mesmerizing street dancer J-Hope, a plucky kid who went by V who had only meant to accompany his friend to the open call audition, contemporary dancer Jimin, and a teenager named Jungkook whose voice had led to a bidding war between agencies. Enjoy the journey through the wild and whimsical world of Bangtan Sonyeondan with us.Ĭoncept: As the story goes, Bang Si-Hyuk, founder of Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE), set out to build a hip-hop crew around BTS member Rap Monster (now, of course, known as RM), a staple of the Seoul underground rap scene at the time. The fact of the matter is that there are so many gems throughout each era of BTS’ career, so let these album highlights act as jumping-off points for further discoveries within each of them. (To be clear, the Japanese releases absolutely slap, but we are focusing on BTS’ Korean discography as laid out by Big Hit Entertainment for this breakdown - “Lights” stans, you are not forgotten! “Stay Gold,” you will always be famous!) This list also does not include BTS’s fantastic solo albums so far - that’s a journey for another time. This timeline, from the group’s debut in 2013 to 2022’s PROOF, includes all Korean-language EPs and LPs. To celebrate, we’ve put together a handy guide to BTS’ discography so far. However you found your way to RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, V, Jimin, and Jungkook, this week, BTS’s anniversary, is important for fans old and new alike. ![]() There are also some points throughout BTS’ career that were watershed moments for the group - SNL, Carpool Karaoke, and “ Dynamite” all ushered in a slew of new fans. Perhaps you’re a renowned debut ARMY and have been following the group for nearly a decade now maybe you’re a more recent “ Butter” era ARMY, and are still feeling slightly intimidated by the sheer scope of the group’s discography. There are so many ways to become part of the BTS ARMY, a journey that is often both joyful and overwhelming. Editor’s note: This breakdown originally ran in June of 2022, and has been updated to include the latest additions to the BTS discography. ![]()
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