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.
2학년
BTS Lyrics
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또 방아쇠를 당겨
Cause time flowing fast
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
눈 깜짝할 새 2학년이 돼
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
난 별로 달라진 게 없어 baby
가요계 2학년
아직 181 baby 마음의 키만 컸으
나름 학년 1등 Baby
받았어 신인상도
복도를 돌아다니다 보면 받아
새 후배들 인사도
이젠 좀 알 것 같애 리허설도
능숙하게
1년 후배도 생기고
이젠 좀 나도 나가는 거 같애
Ahhh 쉿 어 근데 눈앞에
5 6년차 선배들
안녕하세요 그제야 느끼지 아직
멀기만 한 현재를
대중 선생님들은 작년까진
부담 안 줘
겨우 1학년 신인이라며 괜찮다며
나를 앉혀놓고
세상이 얼마나 차가운지
몇 가지 과목으로 알려줬지
선입견 악플 이중잣대 욕설
그리고 무관심
선생님 여기도 수능이 있나요
1등하면 성공한 가수인가요
그런 것도 좋지만 음악이 하고
싶어요
일단 내 하고픈 대로 할게 날 좀
냅둬여
Work it out work it out 24시간
Burn it up burn it up
불태워 매 순간
이런저런 고민들은 뒤로
1년이 넘어가도 우리들은
오늘을 살어
눈 깜짝할 새 2학년이 돼
또 방아쇠를 당겨 Cause time
flowing fast
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
눈 깜짝할 새 2학년이 돼
꿈만 좇던 내가
이젠 무대에 불을 내
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
아 벌써 내가
2학년이 돼 Oh no
눈 깜빡 할 새 시간은
빠르게 Go go
공부도 열심히 놀기도
열심히 Right
그렇게 1년이 기적이 이뤄진
것처럼 Bye
근데 어떡해 괜시리 걱정돼
눈칫밥은 덜 먹겠지만 배울 과목은
진수성찬인데
쉴 때다 싶음 선생님이 말하지
잔소린 빵빵빵
수능은 잘 봐야지
무슨 수능은 수능
선생님 우리도 사람이에요
수긍해 수긍
오늘은 다 때려치고 후배들
놀리러나 가 볼까
오늘 나 PC방으로 잠 못 자
Work it out work it out 24시간
Burn it up burn it up
불태워 매 순간
이런저런 고민들은 뒤로
1년이 넘어가도 우리들은
오늘을 살어
눈 깜짝할 새 2학년이 돼
또 방아쇠를 당겨 Cause time
flowing fast
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
눈 깜짝할 새 2학년이 돼
꿈만 좇던 내가 이젠 무대에 불을 내
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
2년차 랩퍼 점수를 매겨보자면
다행히 선방은 했어
아직은 애송이 계속해서
달려와서 고작 2학년이 됐어
이상과 현실 사이의 걸리버
눈치 따윈 보지 않어
꼴리는 대로
막 나갈 거 색안경 낀 꼰대들 내
앞으로 줄 맞춰
돌이켜보면 완전 피 말려
닥쳐 이제 난 2학년 이건 새 시대
시발점
꼭꼭 숨어라 내 잔머리가 다 보일라
선배든 후배든 선생이든
Get the out
눈 깜짝할 새 2학년이 돼
또 방아쇠를 당겨 Cause time
flowing fast
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
눈 깜짝할 새 2학년이 돼
꿈만 좇던 내가 이젠 무대에 불을 내
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
The lyrics of BTS's song 2학년 (2nd Grade) are about the members reflecting on their journey as a group, particularly in their second year of high school, and the challenges that come with growing up and pursuing their dreams. The opening lines talk about how quickly time passes and how they are now in their second year, and how they still have to keep going and pushing themselves every day. The chorus emphasizes this point, highlighting the repetition and hard work required to achieve their goals.
The second verse talks about the growth and recognition they have received as a group, such as winning rookie awards, and how they are starting to feel more comfortable with their craft, like being able to handle rehearsals more efficiently. However, they also mention the challenges they have faced, such as dealing with criticism and prejudice, and the lack of support from some people in the industry. Despite these setbacks, they remain determined to pursue their passion and be authentic to themselves.
Overall, the message of the song is about the ups and downs of the journey to success, and how it requires a lot of perseverance, hard work, and self-belief. It's a relatable message for anyone pursuing their dreams, and especially resonates with BTS's younger fanbase, who may be experiencing similar struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
눈 깜짝할 새 2학년이 돼
Time is moving fast and suddenly I am now in my second year of school
또 방아쇠를 당겨
I am still working hard every day to make my dreams come true
Cause time flowing fast
As time moves quickly, I realize that I have already reached my second year
Still everyday Bang it bang it
bang it bang it
I continue to work hard every day to achieve my goals
꿈만 좇던 내가 이젠 무대에 불을 내
I went from dreaming about performing on stage to actually lighting it up
난 별로 달라진 게 없어 baby
Despite all the changes around me, I am still the same person
가요계 2학년
I am now in my second year in the world of music
아직 181 baby 마음의 키만 컸으
I am still young and have a lot of room to grow
나름 학년 1등 Baby
I may not be the best, but I am proud of what I have achieved
받았어 신인상도
I have even won a rookie award
복도를 돌아다니다 보면 받아
As I walk around the halls, I receive greetings from my juniors
새 후배들 인사도
My juniors greet me with respect
이젠 좀 알 것 같애 리허설도
I feel like I know what I'm doing now, even during rehearsals
능숙하게
I have become more skillful
1년 후배도 생기고
I have now become a senior to the juniors who came after me
이젠 좀 나도 나가는 거 같애
I feel like I can now stand on my own and make my own decisions
Ahhh 쉿 어 근데 눈앞에
5 6년차 선배들
But suddenly, in front of me, are seniors with 5-6 years of experience
안녕하세요 그제야 느끼지 아직
멀기만 한 현재를
I now realize how far I still have to go, after finally greeting them
대중 선생님들은 작년까진
부담 안 줘
Until last year, the public and teachers did not give me any pressure
겨우 1학년 신인이라며 괜찮다며
나를 앉혀놓고
They said it was okay because I was just a rookie in my first year, and sat me down
세상이 얼마나 차가운지
몇 가지 과목으로 알려줬지
They taught me a few things about how harsh the world can be
선입견 악플 이중잣대 욕설
그리고 무관심
They also warned me about prejudice, hate comments, double standards, and apathy
선생님 여기도 수능이 있나요
1등하면 성공한 가수인가요
They even asked me if there was a college entrance exam for singers and whether success depends on being the best
그런 것도 좋지만 음악이 하고
싶어요
While that may be true, what I really want to do is music
일단 내 하고픈 대로 할게 날 좀
냅둬여
For now, I'll do what I want to do and let myself be free
Work it out work it out 24시간
Burn it up burn it up
불태워 매 순간
I will continue to work hard and burn myself out every moment of every day
이런저런 고민들은 뒤로
I will leave all my worries behind
1년이 넘어가도 우리들은
오늘을 살어
Even after a year has passed, we still live for today
아 벌써 내가
2학년이 돼 Oh no
Oh no, I am already a second-year student
눈 깜빡 할 새 시간은
빠르게 Go go
Time passes by quickly, so let's go go go
공부도 열심히 놀기도
열심히 Right
I will study and play hard, with all my effort
그렇게 1년이 기적이 이뤄진
것처럼 Bye
Just like that, one year has passed like a miracle
근데 어떡해 괜시리 걱정돼
눈칫밥은 덜 먹겠지만 배울 과목은
진수성찬인데
쉴 때다 싶음 선생님이 말하지
잔소린 빵빵빵
But I can't help worrying. Even though I won't miss any classes, the workload is tough. Whenever I try to relax, my teacher comes and nags at me non-stop.
수능은 잘 봐야지
무슨 수능은 수능
선생님 우리도 사람이에요
수긍해 수긍
My teacher tells me I need to do well on the college entrance exam. But what does that have to do with anything? We are not just students, we are human beings. I accept that
오늘은 다 때려치고 후배들
놀리러나 가 볼까
Let's forget about everything else and go hang out with the juniors today
오늘 나 PC방으로 잠 못 자
I won't be able to sleep tonight because I am going to the PC room with my friends
2년차 랩퍼 점수를 매겨보자면
다행히 선방은 했어
아직은 애송이 계속해서
달려와서 고작 2학년이 됐어
If we were to judge me as a second-year rapper, I'm happy to say that I'm doing pretty well. Even though I'm still a rookie and just a second-year student, I am still running forward.
이상과 현실 사이의 걸리버
눈치 따윈 보지 않어
꼴리는 대로
I'm like a pendulum between my dreams and reality, and I won't bother trying to fit in with others or follow expectations
막 나갈 거 색안경 낀 꼰대들 내
앞으로 줄 맞춰
I am ready to challenge those who are trying to stop me and line up for my own path forward
돌이켜보면 완전 피 말려
닥쳐 이제 난 2학년 이건 새 시대
시발점
I've faced many obstacles, but now I am a second-year student entering a new era. This is our starting point.
꼭꼭 숨어라 내 잔머리가 다 보일라
선배든 후배든 선생이든
Get the out
Watch out, because my thoughts will be revealed! Whether you're a senior or junior, or even a teacher, get out of my way!
Contributed by Sebastian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-babymochi
For new Army's this is an old song and a masterpiece
@jennifercalderon5173
Periodt ❤️😏
@ajdontexistp3rcmusic23
Yep 👁️👄👁️
@jeonmomo1661
I know
@addieeccleston_smith8106
Amazing! :-) The beat still rocks.
@user-babymochi
@@be__coolz1940 what is this➡️(😒) for?
@user-vk2pt5md5b
와우 이 노래 추억 돋아 ㅠㅠㅜ
@apaan9285
like I said, I feel sorry for the armys who doesn't know this song exists. 💔
@novaaa7681
I feel sorry for myself for not knowing abt this song😭
@amandaflores6002
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