With You To Seoul: 7 Best Solo Songs By BTS Members You Can't Miss
Besides releasing songs as a group, BTS members have also released their solo songs, highlighting their individuality and versatility.
When you think of BTS, the songs that immediately pop up in our minds are Dynamite, Butter, Permission to Dance, and Mic Drop, among others. These songs, created together as a group, have received endless love from their fans and have become some of the most iconic songs in their career. But BTS isn't just about the group; it is also about their individuality.
Each member, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook, has also stepped into the spotlight as a solo artist. And their solo songs have earned just as much admiration from their fans around the globe. Now, before BTS releases their brand-new album as a unit, Rolling Stone has ranked all 177 solo tracks of the members, selecting the best from each of their discographies. Here's a list of the members' best songs to date.
Jimin's With You (2022)
Jimin collaborated with Ha Sung Woon for With You, a single from the soundtrack of the 2022 K-drama Our Blues. The song, which is in seventh position on the list, captures both the joy and pain of love and family ties. The track plays throughout the slice-of-life drama, featuring Shin Min A and Kim Woo Bin.
Jungkook's My You (2022)
The Golden Maknae of BTS dedicated this song to their ardent fans, called the ARMY. Though it sounds like a romantic track, it was actually an appreciation for their fans who have been with them through thick and thin. Released on BTS' ninth debut anniversary, With You has bagged the no. 6 position.
V's Slow Dancing (2023)
Released as part of his first solo album, Layover, Slow Dancing is a romantic soul song mixed with jazz, V's favourite genre. The lyrics create a dreamy, old-fashioned romance, far from today's casual relationships, with one lover pining over the other. The song's real charm lies in V's deep voice, which makes the lo-fi track irresistible. It has claimed the fifth place on the chart.
Jin's I'll Be There (2024)
A pre-release single from his debut album, Happy, Jin shows off his versatility, deviating from his usual soulful ballads. With a retro yet fresh vibe, Jin channels his inner rockstar. Through the lyrics, he promises his fans that he is going to continue singing for them. The song released in October last year is in fourth place on the list.
J-Hope's More (2022)
A blend of trip-hop and nineties alternative rock, J-Hope dives into the world of an edgier, industrial rock with More. Released as the lead single of his debut solo album, Jack in the Box, this song marks his departure from his previous works and showcases his rebellious side. The song, which J-Hope performed at Lollapalooza Chicago, holds the third position.
Suga's Haegeum (2023)
Haegeum, released as a pre-release single of Agust D's album D-Day, has bagged the second position. The song opens with not just referencing the traditional Korean instrument haegeum, but also breaking free from the shackles of society. He calls out capitalism, class inequality and public scrutiny through the lyrics.
RM's Seoul (2018)
The song topping among the 177 solo tracks by the BTS members is by its leader, RM. Seoul is a track from his second mixtape, Mono. Through the lyrics, he explores his complex relationship with the city. While he praises its beauty, he also laments its high cost, pollution and the sorrows of people living there.
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