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BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) Masterpiece Collection | A comprehensive songbook that both newcomers and devoted fans can enjoy

BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) Masterpiece Collection | A comprehensive songbook that both newcomers and devoted fans can enjoy
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BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan), whose popularity has surged worldwide beyond the K-POP scene.

Since their debut in 2013, they’ve gained support with hip-hop-centered tracks and the members’ approachable, charming appeal.

Powerful rap, overwhelming dance performances, and refreshing energy.

With wonderful recent pop songs and collaborations offering new kinds of enjoyment, they continue to captivate ARMY—their fans—as well as music lovers around the world.

The incredible strength of their fandom and the bond among the members are surely indispensable sources of BTS’s power!

In this article, we’ll carefully select and introduce our editorial team’s top recommended tracks from among their many masterpieces.

Whether you’re a longtime BTS fan or just starting to listen, there are plenty of great songs to enjoy—so let’s dive in together!

BTS (Bangtan Boys) Masterpiece Collection | A comprehensive song anthology for both newcomers and devoted fans (1–10)

LightsBTS

BTS ‘Lights’ Official MV
LightsBTS

“Lights” is an original Japanese song released as a Japan-only single in July 2019.

BTS’s first overseas activities took place in Japan, and this track is often described as a message song dedicated to their Japanese fans.

It’s a mid-tempo piece meant for attentive listening, expressing the fans who always support them as “lights.”

Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey)BTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘작은 것들을 위한 시 (Boy With Luv) (feat. Halsey)’ Official MV
Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey)BTS

Starting with Jimin’s pure, boyish vocals, gaze, and fluid dance, this track exudes the fresh, youthful beauty characteristic of a boy group.

It portrays a young boy who falls head over heels for an older woman.

The song features Halsey, a popular American singer, who perfectly embodies the image of the older sister figure a boy might admire.

Released in 2019, this track further propelled BTS’s global rise.

DNABTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘DNA’ Official MV
DNABTS

A refreshing, pure love song from the 2017 release LOVE YOURSELF 承 ‘Her’.

It’s a romantic track about DNA that was destined to seek you.

The music video opens with Jungkook, known as the “golden maknae,” whistling—almost like a whistle calling out to you.

It climbed as high as No.

67 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart.

Though they debuted as a group with a strong hip-hop identity, RM, SUGA, and j-hope’s rap really shines even in a pop song like this.

FAKE LOVEBTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘FAKE LOVE’ Official MV
FAKE LOVEBTS

これは、BTSの才能を世界に示した2018年のリリース『LOVE YOURSELF 轉 ‘Tear’』に収録された楽曲です。

The album reached No.

1 on the Billboard 200.

The song portrays the struggles of a man who, wanting to show a perfect version of himself to the woman he loves, ends up playing a fake version of himself.

Don’t miss the smooth, synchronized choreography at the beginning, and the much-talked-about moment later in the dance when Jungkook’s abs, widely captured around the world, became a hot topic.

Life Goes OnBTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Life Goes On’ Official MV
Life Goes OnBTS

The lead track from the 2020 album BE, which reached No.

1 in the U.S.

The music video—directed by the youngest member, Jungkook—beautifully captures the members in a natural light.

It’s a comfortable mid-tempo number with a gentle mood and a wistful, beautiful melody.

It evokes those moments when you feel happiness in everyday time or in a fleeting scene, wrapping you in a soft, warm feeling.

It’s a heartfelt song that seems to say tomorrow comes equally to everyone, so let’s walk forward without putting on airs.

IDOLBTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘IDOL’ Official MV
IDOLBTS

これは2019年リリースの『LOVE YOURSELF 結 “Answer”』に収録された楽曲です。

The album topped the Billboard 200.

Kicking off with RM’s commanding rap—arguably the essence of BTS—the song blends Asian flavors with the latest trends, showcasing BTS’s power to the world.

There is also a version featuring Nicki Minaj.

MikrokosmosBTS

[SPECIAL CLIP] BTS (방탄소년단) ‘소우주 (Mikrokosmos)’ @ SY IN SEOUL #2021BTSFESTA
MikrokosmosBTS

A track included on the 2019 mini-album MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA.

Hugely popular with fans, its lyrics are especially moving, even among BTS’s songs.

With a title that means “microcosm,” it paints a world centered on night and light.

It makes each and every person shine as someone precious, evoking a sense of hope.

It’s a beautiful fan song about the relationship between BTS and ARMY, and the warm atmosphere woven through this track wraps you in an irresistibly gentle love.