10 BTS songs for all your back-to-school moods

Here are songs from K-pop group BTS to start the school year right!

I have been a K-pop fan since early 2016. What really got me into the fandom was BTS’ “Run.” I could not help but be impressed with the production of the group’s music videos, their songs’ catchy beat, and the boys’ involvement in creating their own songs.

BTS, which stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan or Bulletproof Boy Scouts in English, is a South Korean boy group under the management of Big Hit Entertainment. The group, consisting of Jin (Kim Seok-jin), Suga (Min Yoon-gi), J-Hope (Jung Ho-seok), RM (Kim Nam-joon), Jimin (Park Ji-min), V (Kim Tae-hyung), and Jungkook (Jeon Jeong-guk), debuted in June 2013 with their first single album, 2 Cool 4 Skool.

Little did I know then that two years later, the group would be taking over the world by storm. In line with the current BTS craze, and since school has already started for most students out there, here are a few BTS songs tailored to whatever kind of school mood you are feeling.

When you feel confident…

“Fire” from The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever

“Fire” is a song with an upbeat melody and a video that showcases the group’s excellent dance moves. This is a great song to hype you up early in the morning, as you prepare for the school day.

When you are motivated…

“Dope” from The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 1

With a music video that features sick choreography, “Dope” tells the story of the group’s journey to success. Studying for a test tomorrow? Training for an upcoming competition? This song screams #hustle.

When you are feeling rebellious…

“No More Dream” from 2 Cool 4 Skool

This hip-hop influenced, angsty song is perfect for when you feel like you no longer want to submit to society’s ideals. The song encourages young people to go and chase their own dreams instead of doing what their parents or other grown-ups want them to do.

When you have a Friday hohol…

“Go Go” from Love Yourself: Her

If you are looking for a new #YOLO song, then look no further. Let go of those worries, forget about those homeworks and just have fun (’till the sun comes up).

When you’re spending time with your crush…

“Just One Day” from Skool Luv Affair

If you look up the lyrics of this chill R&B song, they’re pretty sweet. The boys swoon over this girl, taking turns to show her what they’d do if they had one whole day with her. Imagine Suga serenading you with the lines “If only I had just one day, I want to peacefully fall asleep, intoxicated with your sweet scent”? Kilig! 

When you start missing someone…

“Spring Day” from You Never Walk Alone

Whether you’re having a fallout with your bestie, or a breakup with your high school sweetheart, one thing is true: it’s messy and painful to go through a heartbreak. Been there, done that. In “Spring Day,” BTS sings about the troubles that come along with missing someone who was once significant in your life.

When you are feeling sawi…

“I NEED U” from The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 1

Aside from flunking an exam, nothing stings more than finding out that your crush has found someone else. The chorus of “I NEED U” is very relatable for anyone out there feeling #sawi: “Why am I in love alone? Why am I hurting alone?”

When you are lonely…

“Whalien 52” from The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 2

It’s inevitable for teenagers to feel misunderstood; it’s that emo “no one understands me” feeling. “Whalien 52” captures that feeling well. After all, it is said that “Whalien” is a mashup of the words “whale” and “alien.” The “52,” meanwhile, refers to the 52-hertz whale that emits such a high frequency that no one else can hear. 

When you are confused about the future…

“Lost” from Wings

The long road that lies ahead of us may feel overwhelming. Is this career path really for me? What if it’s not? BTS reminds us that even though it’s taking a while for us to figure things out, we will eventually reach the top of the mountain.

When you’re feeling down…

“2! 3!” from Wings

Personally, “2! 3!” is one of BTS’ most inspiring songs. Fans (myself included) can’t help but think that the boys wrote this song especially for us. We can’t help but feel that the group is consoling us, telling us that it’s alright, that there will be good days no matter what happens. – Rappler.com

Annabella Garcia is a Rappler intern. She is currently taking BA Film in the University of the Philippines Diliman. She loves watching movies and listening to K-pop.