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Dark & Wild

BTS · 2014

51 min · 14 tracks · K-pop · dance-pop · Korean hip-hop

A potent blend of hip-hop bravado and emotive pop melodies that captures youthful passion and struggle.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with emotional depth
  • youthful passion and struggle
  • background for reflective moments
  • engaging lyrics for deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek purely upbeat party music

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — 'Dark & Wild' helped expand BTS's international reach and solidified their presence.
Career context
Released on August 20, 2014, 'Dark & Wild' is BTS's first full-length studio album following their debut EP '2 Cool 4 Skool'. At this stage in their career, the group was solidifying their presence in the K-pop scene, building on the buzz generated from previous releases while showcasing a more mature sound and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Seventeen· Stray Kids· NCT 127
If this clicks, go next to
The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1 — This album continues the emotional exploration and sonic depth of youth themes.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Danger".

  • 1 Intro : What am I to you 2:45
  • 2 Danger Start here 4:05
  • 3 호르몬 전쟁 4:26
  • 4 힙합성애자 4:17
  • 5 Let Me Know 4:15
  • 6 Rain 4:25
  • 7 BTS Cypher PT.3 : KILLER 4:28
  • 8 Interlude : 뭐해 0:42
  • 9 핸드폰 좀 꺼줄래 3:54
  • 10 이불킥 4:02
  • 11 24/7=Heaven 3:46
  • 12 여기 봐 3:39
  • 13 2학년 3:55
  • 14 Outro : 그게 말이 돼? 2:53

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