The group initially formed as teenagers under Big Hit Entertainment and released their debut single album, 2 Cool 4 Skool (2013). Subsequent work such as their first U.S. Billboard 200 entries The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2 (2015), The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever (2016), and Wings (2016) helped establish BTS' reputation as a socially conscious group. Wings became BTS' first album to sell one million copies in South Korea. By 2017, BTS crossed into the international music market, leading the Korean Wave into the United States and breaking numerous sales records, becoming the first Korean group to receive a certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) with their single "Mic Drop". The band is the first Korean act to top the U.S. Billboard 200 with their studio album Love Yourself: Tear (2018) and have since hit the top of the U.S. charts with their albums Love Yourself: Answer (2018) and Map of the Soul: Persona (2019), making BTS the first group since The Beatles to earn three number one albums in less than a year, and the fastest to earn three number one albums since The Monkees in 1967. Love Yourself: Answer also broke South Korea's Gaon Album Chart's all-time monthly record previously set by Love Yourself: Tear and became the first Korean album certified Gold in the United States.
According to Gaon Music Chart, BTS has sold fifteen million albums domestically and is the best-selling artist to debut in the 2010s. They hold the best-selling album in Korean history with Map of the Soul: Persona. BTS were the second best-selling artists of 2018 worldwide according to the IFPI's Global Artist Chart, as well as the only non-English speaking artist to enter the chart. The group has won Top Social Artist three years in a row and Top Duo/Group at the 26th Billboard Music Awards. Featured on Time's international cover as "Next Generation Leaders", BTS has appeared in the magazine's 25 most influential people on the internet (2017–2019) and Time's 100 most influential people in the world (2019), with the outlet giving them the nickname 'Princes of Pop'. Forbes Korea named BTS the most influential celebrities of Korea in 2018, and BTS ranked 43rd in the Forbes Celebrity 100 (2019) as one of the world's top-earning celebrities. During their 2019 Love Yourself World Tour, BTS became the first Asian artist ever to headline and sell out Wembley Stadium and broke the record for the single highest-grossing engagement in Rose Bowl Stadium history. BTS are worth more than $4.65 billion to South Korea's economy each year, attracting one in every 13 foreign tourists that visit the country, and are cited as one of the key acts boosting global music sales to $19 billion in 2018, a figure not seen since 2006 after digital purchases gained momentum.
Following the establishment of their Love Myself anti-violence campaign in partnership with UNICEF, BTS addressed the United Nations 73rd General Assembly and became the youngest ever recipients of the Order of Cultural Merit from the President of South Korea due to their contributions in spreading Korean culture and language.
둘! 셋!
BTS Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I was supposed to tell you this
This is all for you
꽃길만 걷자
그런 말은 난 못해
좋은 것만 보자
그런 말도 난 못해
더는 아프지도 않을 거란 말
그런 말 난 못해
그런 거짓말 못해
너넨 아이돌이니까 안 들어도 구리겠네
너네 가사 맘에 안 들어 안 봐도 비디오네
너넨 힘 없으니
구린 짓 분명히 했을텐데
너네 하는 짓들 보니 조금 있음 망하겠네
(Thank you so much) 니들의 자격지심
덕분에 고딩 때도
못한 증명 해냈으니
박수 짝짝 그래 계속 쭉 해라 쭉
우린 우리끼리 행복할게 good yeah I'm good
괜찮아 자 하나 둘 셋 하면 잊어
슬픈 기억 모두 지워
내 손을 잡고 웃어
괜찮아 자 하나 둘 셋 하면 잊어
슬픈 기억 모두 지워
서로 손을 잡고 웃어
그래도 좋은 날이 앞으로 많기를
내 말을 믿는다면 하나 둘 셋
믿는다면 하나 둘 셋
그래도 좋은 날이 훨씬 더 많기를
내 말을 믿는다면 하나 둘 셋
믿는다면 하나 둘 셋
하나 둘 셋
하면 모든 것이 바뀌길
더 좋은 날을 위해
우리가 함께이기에
무대 뒤 그림자 속의 나, 어둠 속의 나
아픔까지 다 보여주긴 싫었지만
나 아직 너무 서툴렀기에
웃게만 해주고 싶었는데
잘 하고 싶었는데
(So thanks) 이런 날 믿어줘서
이 눈물과 상처들을 감당해줘서
(So thanks) 나의 빛이 돼줘서
화양연화의 그 꽃이 돼줘서
괜찮아 자 하나 둘 셋 하면 잊어
슬픈 기억 모두 지워
내 손을 잡고 웃어
괜찮아 자 하나 둘 셋 하면 잊어
슬픈 기억 모두 지워
서로 손을 잡고 웃어
그래도 좋은 날이 앞으로 많기를
내 말을 믿는다면 하나 둘 셋
믿는다면 하나 둘 셋
그래도 좋은 날이 훨씬 더 많기를
내 말을 믿는다면 하나 둘 셋
믿는다면 하나 둘 셋
믿는다면 하나 둘 셋
믿는다면 하나 둘 셋
믿는다면 하나 둘 셋
믿는다면 둘 셋 say!
괜찮아 자 하나 둘 셋 하면 잊어
슬픈 기억 모두 지워
내 손을 잡고 웃어
괜찮아 자 하나 둘 셋 하면 잊어
슬픈 기억 모두 지워
서로 손을 잡고 웃어
그래도 좋은 날이 앞으로 많기를
내 말을 믿는다면 하나 둘 셋
믿는다면 하나 둘 셋
그래도 좋은 날이 훨씬 더 많기를
내 말을 믿는다면 하나 둘 셋
믿는다면 하나 둘 셋
괜찮아 자 하나 둘 셋 하면 잊어
슬픈 기억 모두 지워
내 손을 잡고 웃어
괜찮아 자 하나 둘 셋 하면 잊어
슬픈 기억 모두 지워
서로 손을 잡고 웃어
The song "둘! 셋!" by BTS is a cheerful and uplifting track that speaks about moving past sadness and finding happiness in small things in life. The lyrics encourage the listener to forget their sorrows and hold hands with those around them to laugh and enjoy the good times. The opening lines, "Been trying to tell you this, I was supposed to tell you this, This is all for you" indicate the message that the song is a dedication to their fans. The rest of the lyrics reassure the fans that they will always find happiness and love in BTS's music, despite the world being a difficult place to live in. The song is also about the challenges the artists face in the entertainment industry as they are judged constantly for everything they do. The lyrics tell how the band has become successful and has come out on the other side, and will be there for their fans always.
In summary, "둘! 셋!" is a message of hope and positivity about moving forward towards happiness despite sadness and hardship. The song's message of hope through the lyrics and the music video is imbued with the energy to make you get up and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Been trying to tell you this
I've been attempting to communicate this to you
I was supposed to tell you this
It was my duty to inform you of this
This is all for you
Everything I'm doing is for you
Let's walk only on flower roads
Let's only focus on positive things
I can't say things like that
I have difficulty expressing positive affirmations
Let's only see good things
Let's only focus on positivity
I can't say things like that either
I'm not great at expressing positivity
I can't say things like, 'Only good things will happen from now on'
I'm not comfortable expressing false positivity
I can't say those lies
I cannot express falsehoods
Since you're idols, even if people don't listen, you'll be criticized
As idols, even if people do not listen to you, you will still receive criticism
I don't like your lyrics, I don't watch your videos
I do not enjoy your music or media content
You don't have the power, so why bother doing bad things?
Since you do not possess power, why engage in negative behaviors?
Judging by your actions, you'll fail soon enough
Based on your behavior, you'll certainly fail soon
(Thank you so much) Thanks to your insecurity, even when I was a high schooler, I was able to prove myself
Thanks to your insecurity, I was able to prove myself even when I was in high school
Clap clap, yeah, keep going
Keep going and don't stop, keep up the good work
We'll be happy among ourselves, good yeah I'm good
We'll be happy together, and I am good with that
It's okay, just say one, two, three and forget
It's okay, let's forget our sad memories by counting to three
Erase all sad memories, hold my hand and smile
Get rid of any negative thoughts, let's hold hands and smile
If you believe my words, say one, two, three
If you trust me, let's count to three together
Still, I hope there will be a lot of good days ahead
Despite everything, I hope we'll have many more good days in the future
One, two, three, let's change everything for the better
Let's transform our lives and make it better by counting to three
We need to work together for better days
We need to collaborate to have a better future
Me in the shadows behind the stage, me in the darkness
The hidden me, behind the stage and in the dark
I didn't want to reveal even my pain, but
I didn't want to show my pain, but
Since I was still too inexperienced
Because I was too new at this
I just wanted to make you smile
I only wanted to bring a smile on your face
I wanted to do well
I wanted to excel
(So thanks) For believing in me during hard times
Thank you for your trust during difficult times
For bearing all my tears and scars
For enduring all of my tears and wounds
(So thanks) For becoming my light
Thank you for being my guiding light
For being the flower in my bloom
For being the blossom in my life
If you believe, say two, three!
If you trust me, let's count to three together!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Do Hyeong Kwon, Ho Seok Jeong, Ho Weon Kang, Nam Jun Kim, Si Hyuk Bang, Yoon Gi Min
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RubyMFilms
"you only like them because they're korean."
"you only like them because you think they're handsome."
"you only like them because they are famous."
i say to myself, i like them because the letters they sent to me through music comfort me when i fell into the dark hole. they pulled me out and held my hand so i could stand back on both my feet. they showed me the other side of the mirror where i can finally see the better side of myself, of everything around me. the smile i put on was because they told me, i can hold on again because they will be here.
if it weren't for them, i would not breath by now. probably already 7 feet deep under ground. thank you, bangtan. thank you, god.
i found them.
@ihavenoname2626
One day we would have:
Our last concert
Last fanmeeting
Last album
Last song
Last group selcas
Last group hugs
Last stage performance
Last "annyeonghaseyo bangtan sonyeondan imnida"
And that's okay...
Im glad to walk on this path with all u Armys. In the end, this would be our most beautiful moment in life. I would miss you all. Thank you for giving me this moment.💜
Army, signing out
@user-ov2xh6yf6j
My life before knowing BTS:
-can't smile
-always unhappy
-hates myself
-suicidal
-not worrying about myself
My life after knowing BTS:
-happy
-cares about myself
-loves myself
-knowing others more
and I can finnaly..
smile
@daytonliu2821
Kim Namjoon
You were the one who led BTS to where they are now. You work so hard for them, writing lyrics, supporting them, and loving them.
Namjoon, you inspire me to be a better leader.
Kim SeokJin
I have always admired your self confidence, and your willingness to love yourself. You are also mature, and often silly at times.
Seokjin, you inspire me to love myself more.
Min Yoongi
Yoongi, you are always so calm, and quiet. You also show determination to finish anything you are doing.
Yoongi, you inspire me to be more calm and focused.
Jung Hoseok
Hoseok, our sunshine, and our everything. You always are in such a good mood everyday, even if your day went bad.
Hoseok, you inspire me to smile often.
Park Jimin
Jimin, my angel, and my everything, you were the one who brought me into this beautiful fandom, and you led me out of depression. You continue to help others, even if they anger you. You don’t need abs to be perfect.
Jimin, you inspire me to love others
Kim Taehyung
Our Gucci and goofy boy, you used to be a poor boy, but with you hardworking skills, you have the riches, but yet you still didn’t let fame ruin you.
Taehyung, you inspire me to be determined
Jeon Jungkook
You work really hard each day, as the maknae, you get teased, but you still don’t let it stop you. You working hard makes me want to stand up and do something too.
Jungkook, you inspire me to work harder.
a.r.m.y
You all comfort BTS as much as you can. I would like to thank you all for supporting them on their journey.
Armys, you inspire me to love BTS more.
i will never forget the time when I have joined this fandom, thank you all for such a wonderful experience.
Copy this and spread the message
(Edit:Don't copy this part but thanks for all the likes this is the most I've ever gotten)
@user-tr6kh6vz5u
그래도 좋은 날이 훨씬 더 많기를
그 좋은날을 만들어 주는 그대들의 손을 잡고
지금처럼 영원히 웃게되길 간절히 바랍니다
우리의 앞길에 돌을 던지는 이들이 있으면
뭐 어떤가요 지금 걸어가는 길은 수많은 야경
속의 작은 별들을 수놓은 소우주라는걸 우리는
믿고 있잖아요. 아픈건 우리 보지 말아요
아픈 기억도 기억하지 말아요 그냥 지금 이 순간
이상할 정도로 나를 웃게 만드는 이유인 당신에게 빛나는 별보다 예쁘다는 수식어도 부족할지 모르겠네요 고맙고 미안하고 사랑하지만
고맙고 사랑합니다💜
@baobaota8802
Imagine
years later, when BTS has disbanded and you have your life all by yourself.
Walking out of your office building, it starts to rain.
you look up to the sky. It really is pouring. Buckets of water came crashing down, so you decide to go to the nearest cafe.
As you enter, a familiar tune played in the background.
you try to place your finger on why the song is so familiar, but the sound was too quiet.
You walk up to the counter. "tea and a ham and cheese sandwich please. both heated."
after you get your food and pay, you carry your stuff, and walk towards an empty table to eat.
you pass a table, and the person sitting there catches your eye.
Sitting there, wearing a mask and cap, sits your bias.
well, your old bias.
you recognize him by his eyes, and you stare with shock and recognition. as the memories come flooding back like a tsunami wave, a tear slips your eye, soon, you're sobbing your eyes out quietly.
He turns around confused. then his eyes widens in recognition of a small keychain on your bag. a trinket so small you forgot it was there.
he stands up from his chair and gives you a hug. "thank you, ARMY, for supporting us all those years ago."
You stand there, shocked for a moment, then hugged back. "no, thank you, for the most beautiful times of my life."
@hxx_y
울 오빠들 일단 이 노래를 만들어주셔서,
불러주셔서 정말 감사드립니다
제 이 힘든시기를 극복하게
해주셔서 정말 감사드립니다 그리고
이 노래를 듣고 감동에 휩쓸려서
그만..펑펑 울었어요..
게다가 그동안에
슬픈기억들, 안좋은 기억들을
잊게해줘서 여러번 감사드립니다
그리고 울 오빠들 정말
감사하고 사랑해요~💜💜
@Alex-oc7nz
2026: All young Army’s are grown up. Old Army’s are starting to get married and start having a life of their own. BTS finished their military services as well.
BTS are walking around freely without bodyguards or paparazzi following them in the airport. They all look at each other and do one last Bangtan Cheer. One last group hug, one last dad joke from Jin. One last roast from Yoongi, one last smile from Hoseok, one last pat on the back from Namjoon, one last hug from Jimin, one last compliment from Taehyung and one last teasing from Jungkook. One last V-live, one last Twitter post, one last Instagram post and one last Bangtan Bomb. Their last album was released months ago and sold out, their concerts sold out. No more albums, comebacks, concerts, fan meetings, Fiesta, Seasons Greetings, Summer/Winter/Fall/Spring Packages, surprise collaborations and no more covers.
All Army’s are gathered around in their homes and start singing 2!3!. BTS is singing Let Go to no one. And once we both finish the song we break down into tears and sing Don’t Leave Me.
Jin is running his own restaurant. Yoongi is still producing music but for himself. Hoseok is a Dance Teacher, Namjoon is helping in an animal shelter. Jimin is helping his brother and family with whatever they need, Taehyung is playing the Saxophone again. And Jungkook is a gym teacher/coach.
They marry the love of their life and have kids. Their kids start going to school, once in a while they would bump into each other. They would also bump into Army’s one by one. And that’s how they know, how we all know that no matter what happens BTS was always destined to be. And that nothing was ever going to separate them.
I love you Army! I love you Bangtan!
I just made this up on the spot. I got emotional. Sorry if I made you cry, I just needed to say my thoughts out loud. Support our boys from the beginning until the very end!!!!!!! Born as an Army and dying as an Army! <3
@mriduanand3713
Gwanchana for hanging there
Gwanchana for not giving up and disbanding this beautiful group
Gwanchana for motivating us
Gwanchana for making us realize we need to love our self
Gwanchana for showing us hard time pay off the sweetest fruit
Gwanchana for loving us and acknowledging our love for you all 7
Gwanchana for being such an awesome human being
Gwanchana for being real and true in front of us
We purple you 💜 borahae
@andreaximena6265
Why do they comfort me better than the people I live with?
@aasiya3405
So damn true ❤️
@sheena3969
i really don't need a therapist or my friends at this point because I have bangtan
@aasiya3405
@i trust my whole life to hobi same💜💜
@ragapranathi5172
Ikr ☺️☺️
@gabby-wd3qn
Wtf that’s so true
@youcantspelllovewithoutv2908
'everything will be okey at the end..if not, then its not the end'
-KiM TaeHyung
@jayzxday8419
'ARMY our story will never have a happy ending cause our story will never end'
@l.069
Mochikookie you touched my Purple Heart so deep!
@rtl6042
Aww!🥺💜