BTS Discography

Explore BTS's musical journey from debut to present, including studio albums, mini-albums, singles, and compilations. Discover their evolution across multiple languages and genres as they went from Korean newcomers to global superstars.

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Album Collection

SingleKorean2023

Take Two

June 9, 2023

Released as a special gift to celebrate BTS's 10th anniversary, this heartfelt digital single expresses gratitude to their fans while promising a new chapter ahead, despite the members' enlistment in military service.

CompilationMixed2022

Proof

June 10, 2022

This anthology album celebrated BTS's nine-year journey with a collection of their greatest hits, unreleased demos, and new tracks that honored their past while marking a pause before their next chapter as individual artists and as a group.

SingleEnglish2021

Butter

July 9, 2021

This CD single album featured their smooth summer hit 'Butter' alongside the emotional fan tribute 'Permission to Dance,' both English-language singles that dominated global charts while engaging with Western pop audiences.

StudioKorean2020

BE

November 20, 2020

Created during the COVID-19 pandemic, this intimate album expressed feelings of isolation, despair, and hope with the members taking unprecedented involvement in all aspects of its creation, from concept to visual direction.

SingleEnglish2020

Dynamite

August 21, 2020

Their first all-English digital single, 'Dynamite' was a disco-pop track created to bring joy during the pandemic. It became a historic milestone, earning BTS their first Grammy nomination and topping the Billboard Hot 100.

StudioKorean2020

Map of the Soul: 7

February 21, 2020

Named for the seven members and seven years since their debut, this ambitious album represented a profound reflection on their journey, fears, and identity, blending their earliest hip-hop roots with mature artistry.

MiniKorean2019

Map of the Soul: Persona

April 12, 2019

Drawing inspiration from Carl Jung's psychological concepts, this EP explored the persona—the social mask we wear in daily life—with diverse musical styles that captured BTS at the height of their global momentum.

CompilationKorean2018

Love Yourself: Answer

August 24, 2018

This compilation album concluded the 'Love Yourself' trilogy, telling a complete narrative of self-discovery through love and heartbreak. The addition of new songs completed the journey with a message of self-love and acceptance.

StudioKorean2018

Love Yourself: Tear

May 18, 2018

The second part of the 'Love Yourself' series explored darker themes of heartbreak and separation, showcasing their musical versatility with hip-hop, R&B, rock, EDM, and Latin-inspired sounds while breaking numerous chart records.

MiniKorean2017

Love Yourself: Her

September 18, 2017

The first entry in the groundbreaking 'Love Yourself' series explored themes of joy and discovery in love, with a bright, pop-oriented sound that significantly expanded their global appeal while retaining their artistic integrity.

RepackageKorean2017

You Never Walk Alone

February 13, 2017

This repackage album added new tracks to the 'Wings' album, expanding its themes while introducing the powerful message of solidarity and perseverance that would become a cornerstone of BTS's identity.

StudioKorean2016

Wings

October 10, 2016

This groundbreaking album marked a major artistic evolution for BTS, with each member contributing solo tracks that explored personal struggles, temptation, and growth, all united by the concept of facing one's inner shadows.

StudioJapanese2016

Youth

September 7, 2016

The group's second Japanese studio album featured Japanese versions of their Korean hits from the HYYH era, along with original Japanese tracks that continued the themes of youth and growth.

CompilationKorean2016

The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever

May 2, 2016

This compilation album concluded the HYYH trilogy, combining tracks from both previous EPs with new songs that provided a poignant finale to their exploration of youth, including the now-iconic title track 'Young Forever'.

MiniKorean2015

The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2

November 30, 2015

Continuing the narrative of youth, this EP delved deeper into themes of friendship, loss, and the transition to adulthood with tracks that showcased their growing musical sophistication and storytelling abilities.

MiniKorean2015

The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1

April 29, 2015

This groundbreaking EP marked a pivotal shift in BTS's artistry, beginning their exploration of the beauty and uncertainty of youth with more diverse musical styles, including their first major foray into more melodic pop sounds.

StudioJapanese2014

Wake Up

December 24, 2014

BTS's first Japanese studio album included Japanese versions of their Korean hits alongside original Japanese tracks, helping them establish a presence in the Japanese market.

StudioKorean2014

Dark & Wild

August 20, 2014

BTS's first full-length album explored darker and more mature themes, showing their growth as artists. With a mix of hard-hitting hip-hop tracks and smoother R&B songs, it demonstrated their expanding musical range.

Special EditionKorean2014

Skool Luv Affair Special Addition

May 14, 2014

This special edition repackage added two significant tracks to the original EP, including 'Miss Right' and a remix of 'I Like It,' expanding on the themes of young love.

MiniKorean2014

Skool Luv Affair

February 12, 2014

Completing the school trilogy, this EP shifted focus to the challenges of teenage romance while maintaining social commentary. It marked a significant step in refining their sound and message.

MiniKorean2013

O!RUL8,2?

September 11, 2013

Their first EP continued BTS's school trilogy concept, critiquing societal expectations of youth while developing their musical identity with tracks that blended hip-hop with R&B influences.

MiniKorean2013

2 Cool 4 Skool

June 12, 2013

BTS's debut single album introduced their hip-hop focused sound and established themes of youth rebellion and social commentary that would become central to their identity.

BTS Discography Journey

2023

Take Two

June 9, 2023 • Single

2022

Proof

June 10, 2022 • Compilation

2021

Butter

July 9, 2021 • Single

2020

November 20, 2020 • Studio

Dynamite

August 21, 2020 • Single

Map of the Soul: 7

February 21, 2020 • Studio

2019

Map of the Soul: Persona

April 12, 2019 • Mini

2018

Love Yourself: Answer

August 24, 2018 • Compilation

Love Yourself: Tear

May 18, 2018 • Studio

2017

Love Yourself: Her

September 18, 2017 • Mini

You Never Walk Alone

February 13, 2017 • Repackage

2016

Wings

October 10, 2016 • Studio

Youth

September 7, 2016 • Studio

The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever

May 2, 2016 • Compilation

2015

The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2

November 30, 2015 • Mini

The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1

April 29, 2015 • Mini

2014

Wake Up

December 24, 2014 • Studio

Dark & Wild

August 20, 2014 • Studio

Skool Luv Affair Special Addition

May 14, 2014 • Special Edition

Skool Luv Affair

February 12, 2014 • Mini

2013

O!RUL8,2?

September 11, 2013 • Mini

2 Cool 4 Skool

June 12, 2013 • Mini

BTS Album Fun Facts

Most Sold Album

Map of the Soul: 7 sold over 5 million copies worldwide, setting records for K-pop album sales.

Billboard Achievements

BTS has had 6 consecutive albums reach #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, doing so in the shortest time span since The Beatles.

Album Series

BTS has created multiple album series that tell connected stories, including the School Trilogy, HYYH (The Most Beautiful Moment in Life), Love Yourself, and Map of the Soul.

Historic Singles

"Dynamite" (2020) became BTS's first Billboard Hot 100 #1 and first Grammy-nominated song, while "Take Two" (2023) celebrated their 10th anniversary with all seven members.

Grammy Recognition

BTS made history as the first K-pop act to be nominated for a Grammy Award with "Dynamite" and has since received multiple nominations.

Decade of Music

From 2013 to 2023, BTS has released over 20 albums and singles across three languages, showing their evolution from hip-hop focused rookies to global music icons.