Artist Playlists
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BTS isn't your typical K-pop boy band: These guys prefer sexy slow jams to mushy ballads, and rap to pretty much anything else. Their songs come in just about every flavour of hip-hop, from thrashy rap-rock to classic G-funk. While they're best known for rhyming about social issues affecting youth, they also bring the same level of passion and wordplay to tunes about relationships or just having a good time. - BTS' music videos reveal the K-pop group's depth and complexity. “Blood Sweat & Tears” is an aesthetic fantasia filled with blink-and-you'll-miss-them references to classical art and literature, and “N.O” shows them fighting an oppressive school system. But they know how to have fun, too: Check out the cute cosplay of “Dope” and the goofy “War of Hormone.”
- BTS’ music is known for breaking boundaries, but the K-pop boy band’s emotional honesty is just as galvanizing. Take the sun-dappled “MAMA,” which combines hazy-day synth-soul with j-hope’s heartfelt appreciation of his mom’s love, or “Answer : Love Myself,” a sweeping hip-hop ballad where the boys shout out the mutually uplifting relationship they have with their fans. Moments like these are as gripping as they are catchy, and they show why BTS have an army of fans behind them.
- Calling BTS a band sells them short: Next to, maybe, The Beatles, they’re one of the few truly global phenomena in pop music. And while their sound is energetic, it’s their sense of uplift and inspiration that clinches it: They’re not just singing to you, they’re cheering you on. “Along with their fans, they have created a movement that helps tackle world issues and create social change,” Fitness+ HIIT trainer Kim Ngo tells Apple Music. “And their incredible music is perfect for more than just making you want to dance and sing along. I also love that their upbeat songs, filled with beat drops, help me get through tough intervals in any HIIT workout.” Curated by Kim and Apple Music’s editors, here’s a BTS playlist to push you through whatever routine you’re tackling. The ARMY has got your back. We switch things up here regularly, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library.
- K-pop icons BTS are no strangers to big beats, sleek grooves, and killer rhymes. But there’s also an unapologetically tranquil side to the septet—the group can go tender when they want on ballads and mood-setters that showcase delicate vocals but don’t cut back on their undeniable charisma. Explore their softer side with these relaxing, heartfelt gems.
- BTS: “Songs that start with a tear.”
- Grab the mic and sing along with some of their biggest hits.