BTS - The Stories Behind Their Best-Loved Songs

It’s not every day that a pop group, let alone a K-pop group, dominates the global music conversation and the charts. But then again, BTS isn’t your average band. The septet set themselves apart from the outset, starting from their Big Hit Entertainment-backed debut album, 2013’s 2 Cool 4 Skool, to their 2022 anthology LP, Proof: They weren’t afraid to speak out on the younger generation’s struggles, tackle political issues, examine their fame, or express their feelings, whether it was self-doubt, sadness, loneliness or joy. This kind of raw honesty made them relatable—and a cultural force. Even after announcing their hiatus in June 2022, the supergroup hasn’t missed a beat. In this guide, we look back at some of BTS’s most-loved songs—so far—from their decade-long tenure.