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.
seoul
BTS Lyrics
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난 몰래 눈을 뜨네
이 도시의 harmony
난 너무나 익숙해
내 어린 날들은 아득하고
빌딩과 차들만 가득해도
이젠 여기가 나의 집인걸
넌 왜 soul과 발음 비슷한 걸까
무슨 영혼을 겨졌길래
무엇이든 날 이토록 너의 곁에 잡아두었나
네게 난 추억조차 없는데
난 이제 니가 너무 지겨워
너의 맨날 똑같은 잿빛 표정
아니 아니 나는 내가 두려워
이미 너의 돼버렸거든
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you Seoul (Seoul)
가만히 있어도 풍경이 바뀌는 bus와
비슷한 듯 조금씩 다른 building
역한 듯 아닌 듯한 삶의 향과
따뜻한 척 하는 차가운 공원들
늘 헤매야 하는 사람들과
너무 많은 한을 품는 한강들과
혼자 하늘을 볼 수 없는 그네들과
그네들과
좀 늦어버린 자
친구들은 툭하면 떠나겠다 해 (난)
난 끄덕거려 보지만 웃질 못해
너무 인정하기 싫지만
이미 난 너의 미움과
그 역겨움까지 다 사랑해
청계천의 비린 널 사랑해
선유도의 쓸쓸함을 사랑해
좀만 있으면 살기 좋다던
어느 택시기사의 한숨까지도
(I love you) 사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you Seoul (Seoul)
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you Seoul (I love you Seoul)
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you Seoul (I love you Seoul)
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you Seoul (I love you Seoul)
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you Seoul (Seoul)
I'm leavin' you
I'm livin' you
I'm leavin' you
I'm livin' you
I'm leavin' you
I'm livin' you
I'm leavin' you
I'm livin' you
Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you Seoul
Seoul (yeah)
I love you Seoul (yeah)
I hate you Seoul (yeah)
I love you Seoul (yeah)
I hate you Seoul
The lyrics of BTS’s song “Seoul” are about the complex relationship and emotional attachment BTS has with the city of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. In the first verse, BTS describes how they feel comfortable in the city, even though it is filled with tall buildings and cars, and how it feels like home to them. The chorus talks about the confusing emotions BTS feels towards the city - they both love and hate it at the same time. The second verse paints a picture of the different aspects of life in Seoul, such as the constantly changing scenery, the crowded streets, and the loneliness of the Han River.
The song expresses the members' feelings towards the city where they were born and raised, and their bittersweet relationship with it. The chorus uses the phrase “I love you Seoul, I hate you Seoul” to acknowledge the deep emotional connection they have with the place they grew up. They recognize the beauty and vibrancy of the city, as well as its flaws and challenges.
Through the lyrics of “Seoul,” BTS showcases the complex relationship one can have with their hometown. Even though they love and appreciate it, they also feel frustrated and trapped by it. The song is relatable and powerful, reflecting the feelings that many people have towards their hometown or city.
Line by Line Meaning
차가운 새벽 공기에
In the cool morning air
난 몰래 눈을 뜨네
I wake up secretly
이 도시의 harmony
The harmony of this city
난 너무나 익숙해
I am so familiar
내 어린 날들은 아득하고
My childhood is distant and
빌딩과 차들만 가득해도
Even though it is full of buildings and cars
이젠 여기가 나의 집인걸
Now here is my home
서울 서울
Seoul, Seoul
넌 왜 soul과 발음 비슷한 걸까
Why are you so similar to the pronunciation of soul
무슨 영혼을 겨졌길래
What kind of soul did they extract
무엇이든 날 이토록 너의 곁에 잡아두었나
Why did you keep everything by my side so tightly
네게 난 추억조차 없는데
I don't even have any memories of you
난 이제 니가 너무 지겨워
Now I'm so tired of you
너의 맨날 똑같은 잿빛 표정
Your same ashy expression every day
아니 아니 나는 내가 두려워
No, no, I'm afraid of myself
이미 너의 돼버렸거든
I've already become yours
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you Seoul
If love and hate are the same thing, I love you Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you Seoul
If love and hate are the same thing, I hate you Seoul
가만히 있어도 풍경이 바뀌는 bus와
The bus that changes the scenery even when you're still
비슷한 듯 조금씩 다른 building
Buildings that look similar but are slightly different
역한 듯 아닌 듯한 삶의 향과
The scent of life that is both familiar and unfamiliar
따뜻한 척 하는 차가운 공원들
Cold parks pretending to be warm
늘 헤매야 하는 사람들과
People who always have to wander
너무 많은 한을 품는 한강들과
The Han River that holds too much resentment
혼자 하늘을 볼 수 없는 그네들과
Swings where you can't see the sky alone
그네들과
Swings
좀 늦어버린 자
The one who is a little late
친구들은 툭하면 떠나겠다 해 (난)
Friends say they will leave easily (me)
난 끄덕거려 보지만 웃질 못해
I nod but can't laugh
너무 인정하기 싫지만
I hate to admit it, but
이미 난 너의 미움과
I already love your hatred
그 역겨움까지 다 사랑해
I love everything including your disgust
청계천의 비린 널 사랑해
I love the bitterness of Cheonggyecheon
선유도의 쓸쓸함을 사랑해
I love the loneliness of Seonyudo
좀만 있으면 살기 좋다던
You said it's nice to live here a little longer
어느 택시기사의 한숨까지도
Even the sigh of a certain taxi driver
(I love you) 사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you Seoul
(I love you) If love and hate are the same thing, I love you Seoul
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I love you Seoul (I love you Seoul)
If love and hate are the same thing, I love you Seoul (I love you Seoul)
사랑과 미움이 같은 말이면, I hate you Seoul (I love you Seoul)
If love and hate are the same thing, I hate you Seoul (I love you Seoul)
I'm leavin’ you
I'm leaving you
I'm livin' you
I'm living you
I'm leavin’ you Seoul
I'm leaving you Seoul
Seoul
Seoul
Seoul (yeah)
Seoul (yeah)
I love you Seoul (yeah)
I love you Seoul (yeah)
I hate you Seoul (yeah)
I hate you Seoul (yeah)
I hate you Seoul
I hate you Seoul
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrew Clutterbuck, James Hatcher, Namjun Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Evelyn Medrano
Jin's voice is like honey
Jungkook's voice like vanilla
Jimin's voice is like peppermint
V's voice is like dark chocolate
Rap line slayed too also. Their voices are beautiful! Plus, I love this song and I’m not even a Korean. But my heart melted when I heard Jin sing. His voice is an angel! Like I’m not even kidding at all. But Jin is my favorite. Of course, I love the other members voices too!
Jin: Angelic
Jungkook: Silky, breathy voice
Jimin: High-pitched
V: Deep
All of their voices are beautiful! Jin is especially my favorite OMG. I love your voice Jin.
keri
Taes voice is so deep and magical
Jungkooks voice is just amazing and beautiful
Jimins voice sounds like an angel
Jins voice sounds so sweet
Rm rap is amazing like always
Jhopes rap is on point
And suga is just rap god
And they make bts❤️
They are all unique in their own way😂💕
Edit: Omg thank you for so many likes, 400! That is crazy ily army❤️
pjjkoo
here:
Hobi's angelic face
Jin's glare
Tae's okay sign
JK's cutie smile
Yoongi's innocent face
Jimin's calm face
RM's leader aura.
I stan em. Im an ARMY. Im proud. Say it loud--- I SEOUL U
Khushi 7💜
English translations :
When it's hard and you're tired
the place you're looking for, I'll become this place
when you have nowhere to lean on
when life is too much, I will be next to you
I love Seoul Seoul
I will bring you hope
Seoul Seoul
I will look at your eyes,I will match your step
I will make you smile
I love Seoul Seoul
so that I can receive your love
Seoul Seoul
so that I can sing
I will become this type of me
Oh Seoul, yes, in this place
I have prepared everything
you should only expect
because you will be happy
Oh Seoul, yes, in this place
oh, I will always listen to you,look at you and hug you
Day by day I want to give to the tired you a lot of things
I won't forget
I will return them to you one by one
the trust you gave me
I love Seoul Seoul
I will bring you hope
Seoul Seoul
I will look at your eyes,I will match your step
I will make you smile
I love Seoul Seoul
so that I can receive your love
Seoul Seoul
so that I can sing
I will become this type of me
Oh Seoul, yes, in this place
I have prepared everything
you should only expect
because you will be happy
Oh Seoul, yes, in this place
oh, I will always listen to you,look at you and hug you
Late at night
when your silent sigh
spreads on this street
when you are
so tired, at the smallest wind
when your heart breaks
(Don’t worry)
I’ll be by your side forever.
I’ll be by your side forever
I can feel you above this city
I SEOUL U between us is Seoul
Oh Seoul, yes, in this place
I have prepared everything
you should only expect
because you will be happy
Oh Seoul, yes, in this place
oh, I will always listen to you,look at you and hug you
I love Seoul, I love Seoul, I love Seoul
floower poower
Permission To Dance – 311 M* 💜
1. BWL - 1.35 B
2. DNA - 1.34 B
3. Dynamite - 1.24 B
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5. Fake Love – 1 B
6. Idol – 1 B
7. BS&T – 791 M (going to 1B) 💜
8. Fire (1theK) – 708 M (going to 1B) 💜
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11. Butter – 554 M
12. Not Today – 503 M
13. Spring Day – 440 M
14. ON KMF – 402 M
15. Boy In Luv (1theK) – 388 M (close to 400M) 💜
16. Life Goes On – 384 M
17. Black Swan – 323 M
18. War Of Hormone (1theK) – 283 M (close to 300M) 💜
19. ON – 276 M
20. I Need U (1theK) – 224 M
21. No More Dream – 220 M
22. Airplane Pt2 – 206 M
23. Stay Gold – 200 M
24. Just 1 Day (1theK) – 175 M (close to 200M) 💜
25. Danger (1theK) – 168 M
26. Savage Love Remix – 168 M
27. Run (1theK) – 165 M
28. Film Out – 164 M
29. Make It Right – 151 M
30. WAB Pt2 (1theK) – 145 M
31. Lights – 128 M
32. N.O – 93 M ( close to 100M) 💜
33. For You – 80 M
34. WAB The Eternal – 78 M
35. Young Forever (1theK) – 75 M
36. Heartbeat – 74 M
37. Dream On (0 O’Clock) – 51 M
38. Come Back Home – 21 M
39. With Seoul – 11 M
Aarya
What is better than listening to BTS?
Watching them sing.
Lalrinfela Renthlei
JIMIN voice is so cute with seoul I LOVE BTS 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍
Dr. Berserk
Bang on fam!!
Me Is dead
And what's better than watching them sing is watching them them in general💜💜💜
blushing wonwoo
Taeguk Forever
Both
The dark Channal
kookkiee
nandana
Jins voice is crystal clear. So beautiful.
saubagya gamlath
True even in 2023
Dukter Fatema
Jin's vocals are outstanding ,it melted my heart 😍
MIA MAESTRO
Me too, love him sm💜