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.
THE STARS
BTS Lyrics
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[KM-MARKIT] Thank you ladies and gentlemen
It's your man K to the M baby
And I'd like to introduce my boys tonight
You know how we do. We're hitting big yo!
(It's real, let's go!)
ikura hashiri tsudzukete mo ran'ningumashīn
ikura shinken ni natte mo shinken ni naru hodo ni
haguruma ga maki modoshi sekashi dasu
But, ever never give up jinsei wa dekai shīsō
agari sagari wa atarimae no sekai mo
itsunomanika te ga kusari ni tsunaga reru
tamani eikō arukedo mata fusaga reru
Can you feel this life? nara, akiramen na yo
yume no tame ni hikaru ashita mezasou
kujike-sōna toki datte muimi janai
ima wa biri demo yumenara biri janai
dakara Never give up kangae sugiru na mō
miterudake ja tsukamenai sa bigguna shō
sono mune shidai sa yume to, kurumirai no seikō
sonotoki made tomarazu ni mata Let it go!
don'na toki datte, sō!
don'na koto atte mo
miagereba
Uh hikaru hoshi ga
So, we'll be alright (Ey)
Be alright (Ey), be alright (Ey)
ano kagayaku hoshi no yō ni
hikari hanatsu no sa kienu yō ni
[V] All night long
kasanaru Moonlight
[V] All night long
takanaru Goodnight
[V] All night long (Oh), all night long (Oh)
All night, all night, all night long (Oh)
[V] All night long
kasanaru Moonlight
[V] All night long
takanaru Goodnight
[V] All night long (Oh), all night long (Oh)
All night, all night, all night long (Oh) (J-Hope!)
[J-Hope] Hold up! nageru na saji wa
sono inochi wa omou yori mo kachi ga
aru no sa mō chīsana ippo de hajimaru
nanoni naze ibara no michi e to machigau? Huh
iyanakoto mo sore wa aru-sa tamani
But mina to ireba marude Harmony
kakoma rete iku sa
kozotte attakai te, mune to kibō de
dakishime rareru hazu kokoro made mo shikkari
mata tokeai dashi majiwari That's right chō maemuki Mind
ni kawarukara mō kinishinai (No wait)
Life's a game tanoshimu jikan (Go play)
We ride (Go way) We a'ight (Okay)
nukedashi jibun no mirai (Go straight)
ima, kokoro de butsukero ishi no dangan
sekai ni muke Powpow! Like a shotgun!
don'na toki datte, sō!
don'na koto atte mo
miagereba
Uh hikaru hoshi ga
So, we'll be alright (Ey)
Be alright (Ey), be alright (Ey)
ano kagayaku hoshi no yō ni
hikari hanatsu no sa kienu yō ni
We wanna get money, we wanna get the fame
We wanna get er'thing but we'll still feel the same
shiawasette mon wa doko mukatte ku?
igaito dokodede moatte
kokoronouchi ya ichi nichi o oeru bīru no naka
aru no sa soredake wa kin ja kaenai sa
yume wa furīsaizu mezasu hiroi sora o
mune no naka wa sō! deka i amanogawa On the flow!
don'na toki datte, sō!
don'na koto atte mo
miagereba
Uh hikaru hoshi ga
So, we'll be alright ([Jimin] Oh!)
Be alright ([Jimin] Oh!), be alright ([Jimin] Oh!)
ano kagayaku hoshi no yō ni
hikari hanatsu no sa kienu yō ni
[V+Jimin] All night long
kasanaru Moonlight
[V+Jimin] All night long
takanaru Goodnight
[V] All night long (Oh), all night long (Oh)
All night, all night, all night long (Oh)
[V+Jimin] All night long
kasanaru Moonlight
[V+Jimin] All night long
takanaru Goodnight
[V] All night long (Oh), all night long (Oh)
All night, all night, all night long (Oh)
All night long
The song "The Stars" by BTS is an upbeat, motivational track that inspires listeners to keep pushing forward towards their goals, no matter what obstacles come their way. The lyrics encourage perseverance as the members rap and sing about the challenges of life and the determination to never give up. The song begins with a shoutout from rapper KM-MARKIT followed by the boys introducing themselves and claiming their presence in the industry. They describe the monotony of life and how sometimes it feels like the gears are turning without any significant changes. However, despite the struggles, they always remind themselves to never give up and keep chasing their dreams.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "All night long, kasanaru Moonlight, takanaru Goodnight," with V and Jimin adding their smooth vocals to the mix. J-Hope meanwhile takes a more aggressive approach with his verse, urging listeners to not settle for mediocrity and to strive for greatness. The song wraps up with the boys expressing their desire for success, but admitting that it won't change who they are as people.
Overall, "The Stars" is a powerful anthem that motivates listeners to keep fighting through life's challenges and to never lose the determination to reach their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank you ladies and gentlemen
KM-MARKIT expresses gratitude to the audience
It's your man K to the M baby
KM-MARKIT introduces himself informally
And I'd like to introduce my boys tonight
KM-MARKIT introduces his group
You know how we do. We're hitting big yo!
KM-MARKIT boasts about the group's success
ikura hashiri tsudzukete mo ran'ningumashīn
No matter how fast you run, the scenery remains the same
mitai kawaranai keshiki wa onaji machi
The unchanging scenery resembles the same city
ikura shinken ni natte mo shinken ni naru hodo ni
No matter how serious you become, you become more serious
haguruma ga maki modoshi sekashi dasu
The gear turns back, making the same mistake again
But, ever never give up jinsei wa dekai shīsō
Never give up on life, it's a great opportunity
agari sagari wa atarimae no sekai mo
Ups and downs are normal in life
itsunomanika te ga kusari ni tsunaga reru
Before you know it, your hand is tied with chains
tamani eikō arukedo mata fusaga reru
Sometimes there is glory, but failure comes again
Can you feel this life? nara, akiramen na yo
Can you feel the intensity of life? Don't give up
yume no tame ni hikaru ashita mezasou
Let's aim for a tomorrow that shines for our dreams
kujike-sōna toki datte muimi janai
Even when you feel like giving up, it's not meaningless
ima wa biri demo yumenara biri janai
It may be tiring now, but it won't be if it's a dream
dakara Never give up kangae sugiru na mō
Therefore, never give up, don't overthink it anymore
miterudake ja tsukamenai sa bigguna shō
You can't achieve big things just by looking at them
sono mune shidai sa yume to, kurumirai no seikō
Success in dreams and future careers depend on the heart
sonotoki made tomarazu ni mata Let it go!
Don't stop until that time, let it go again
don'na toki datte, sō!
At any time, that's right!
don'na koto atte mo
Whatever happens
miagereba
If you look up
Uh hikaru hoshi ga
Uh, shining stars
So, we'll be alright (Ey)
So, everything will be alright
ano kagayaku hoshi no yō ni
Like those shining stars
hikari hanatsu no sa kienu yō ni
Let's emit light that won't disappear
All night long
All night long
kasanaru Moonlight
Moonlight overlaps
takanaru Goodnight
Goodnight with a quick heartbeat
All night long (Oh)
All night long (Oh)
All night, all night, all night long (Oh)
All night, all night, all night long (Oh)
Hold up! nageru na saji wa
Hold up! Don't throw away the cutlery
sono inochi wa omou yori mo kachi ga
That life is more valuable than you think
aru no sa mō chīsana ippo de hajimaru
That's right, it starts with a small step
nanoni naze ibara no michi e to machigau? Huh
But why do we make mistakes on the thorny path? Huh
iyanakoto mo sore wa aru-sa tamani
It's okay to complain sometimes
But mina to ireba marude Harmony
But if we're all together, it's like harmony
kakoma rete iku sa
We're getting closer
kozotte attakai te, mune to kibō de
With warm hands, and hearts full of hope
dakishime rareru hazu kokoro made mo shikkari
We should be able to hold tight, even to our hearts
mata tokeai dashi majiwari That's right chō maemuki Mind
We mix again and again, that's right with a super positive mind
ni kawarukara mō kinishinai (No wait)
Because it changes, don't worry anymore (No wait)
Life's a game tanoshimu jikan (Go play)
Life's a game, enjoy your time (Go play)
We ride (Go way) We a'ight (Okay)
We ride (Go way) We a'ight (Okay)
nukedashi jibun no mirai (Go straight)
Break through to your own future (Go straight)
ima, kokoro de butsukero ishi no dangan
Now, collide with the bullet of willpower in your heart
sekai ni muke Powpow! Like a shotgun!
Face the world, powpow! Like a shotgun!
We wanna get money, we wanna get the fame
We want to make money, we want to get the fame
We wanna get er'thing but we'll still feel the same
We want to get everything, but we'll still feel the same
shiawasette mon wa doko mukatte ku?
Where should we go for happiness?
igaito dokodede moatte
In various ways, unexpectedly
kokoronouchi ya ichi nichi o oeru bīru no naka
Inside a beer that can cover your heart or a day
aru no sa soredake wa kin ja kaenai sa
That's right, that's the only thing that can't be bought with money
yume wa furīsaizu mezasu hiroi sora o
Dreams are free size, aiming for the wide sky
mune no naka wa sō! deka i amanogawa On the flow!
Inside our hearts, that's right! A huge Milky Way on the flow!
All night long
All night long
All night long
All night long
All night long
All night long
So, we'll be alright (Oh!)
So, we'll be alright (Oh!)
All night long
All night long
Contributed by James W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Little Angel
I m dyin' over this . Why is this so underate.YOONGI'S ENGLISH PART SLAYED ME
V'S PACIFIC OCEAN DEEEP VOICE SLAYED ME
THE RAP SLAYED ME
JINMIN'S SATOORI ACCENT SLAYED IT
JUNGKOOK JUST SLAYED ME FOR NO REASON
DHSHSHDJZ
KIM NAMJOON
KIM SEOKJIN
MINYOONGI
JUNG HOSEOK
PARK JIMIN
KIM TAEHYUNG
JEON JEONGUGUK
ARIJAM
Just when you think you heard all of BTS' Japanese songs
Rosie 🍒
@Fiza me too :(
JK cOokEd JiMiN's JaMs tHat NaMjOoN StOle
@Fiza sameee
Kim@FH
This is so fine. What does K to the M mean? (Im embarrassed)
Veronica Lodge
No shut up😭
ismaeel
i love the kendrick lamar verse in this song so much
I Am A Selfie Stick
Yoongi of 2014: "But never ever give up, the life is a big seesaw"
Yoongi of 2018"Alright, a repeating seesaw seesaw game"
Illuminati Confirmed 😲😂
Armyblink X Weeb
@Vibing Alone LEAVE...
Armyblink X Weeb
@Vibing Alone I just want to say stop with you fake infos... don't believe the info that people share for you because it can lead to defamation.. be smarter next time
Armyblink X Weeb
@Vibing Alone and please don't bring blink here... they had nothing on you