There’s a saying among ARMY — BTS’ famously loyal fandom — that the South Korean supergroup’s songs find you when you need them the most. Feeling a bit melancholy? “Spring Day” is here to put things into perspective. Need something to pep up your spirit? “Dynamite” understands.
The solo careers of the band’s seven members have produced many similarly beloved moments. RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have all been incredibly prolific, with each creating his own artistic profile and unique discography.
In 2022, Jin became the first BTS member to enlist in the South Korean army — a requirement for all able-bodied South Korean men. That year, Rolling Stone published the 100 best BTS songs. By June 2025, the rest of the group had completed their military requirements and reunited back in Seoul. As the band enters into a new chapter of its career, we felt now was the perfect time to make this ranking of every BTS solo song so far.
With a subject this vast, we need to establish a few ground rules before jumping into the list:
This is not a list of every single thing each member of this band has ever done throughout their entire lives. This is a list of songs by the members of BTS released after the formation of BTS. We are not including any songs released before BTS debuted in June 2013, which means songs like 14-year-old RM’s “Collabo” and “Fuck Cockroachez” were not eligible.
We are only counting songs in which a member of BTS is credited or co-credited as the main artist on the track. Features do not count, but duets or any other kind of collaboration where the BTS member gets equal billing as the main artist on the track do count. So, “Stop the Rain” by Tablo and RM made the list, while “That That” by PSY, which is credited as “(prod. & feat. Suga of BTS),” did not.
Solo versions of songs that had already appeared on BTS albums or had been previously recorded by the group were not eligible. But, of course, all songs on their mixtapes and solo albums were included.
BTS has made many television appearances where they performed one-off songs as subunits. They also made an iconic guest appearance at the legendary Seo Taiji’s 25th-anniversary concert, where he proclaimed BTS as his musical successors. As great as they were, those appearances aren’t included. Songs released on social media are not included. Covers that were released as singles or uploaded onto BTS’ official channels are included.
Since their 2013 debut, some of the members — particularly RM and Suga — have gone by different stage names. For clarity’s sake, we are sticking to the names they currently use within BTS: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook.
The BTS universe is vast and rich and unlike anything else in the history of pop music. The seven musicians are prolific as a group and as individuals, creating smart, fun music that encourages listeners to think and dance, laugh and cry, bliss out and emit primal screams. While these artists mesh together beautifully as BTS, there’s something really special about what they are creating separately. This list is a celebration of that story.
J-Hope feat. GloRilla, ‘Killin‘ It Girl’
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Post-military J-hope is running around with his shirt off and a girl on his mind. He’s killin’ it with his come-hither voice, calling her the baddest of all her friends. GloRilla knows her power, answering, “Let me show you how to slay.” The lyrics are redundant, but the hip-hop flow between the two creates an enticing singalong.
RM, ‘Come Back to Me’
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This poetic song finds RM tackling the cyclical nature of life — wanting stability when he doesn’t have it, and feeling the need to break free of it when he does. He sets the tone for the slow-burning song with soft guitars, catchy whistles, and a thoughtful vocal delivery.
Suga, ‘D-Day’
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“D-Day” is an anthemic song of liberation, with the rapper promising himself (as well as listeners) that the “future’s gonna be OK/D-Day’s coming/It’s a fucking good day.” With this song, he takes the stance that no matter what he has endured, he is not a victim. He’s someone who has survived a complicated past.
Jimin, ‘Who’
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Who is Jimin’s heart waiting for? That’s the unanswered question in this swoonworthy song where he wants to “give her the world and so much more.” The angsty dance track is ambiguous enough that delulus can pretend the song’s about us. Sorry, them!
Jin, ‘Close to You’
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Just give Jin all of the songs dealing with the vastness of outer space, because the man is an expert at conveying the appropriate emotions of being lost (and found) in whatever universe he’s thrown into. “Close to You” sounds exactly the way Jin looks: gorgeous, elusive, and unforgettable. On this ballad, which was prominently featured in the K-drama When the Stars Gossip, his pristine voice crescendos, before ebbing in a delicate tremor that resonates.
RM, ‘Heaven’
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RM is famous for his rapping skills, but he’s also an accomplished singer. The all-English “Heaven” is mesmerizing and tranquil, with gentle guitars and a breathy vocal delivery that lulls listeners into a relaxed, trance-like state. That is, until you realize that he’s singing about his everyday hell: “Take my heaven …/Grab your knife and watch me collapse …/I’m happy where the devils are.” But he maintains his resilience. As he asserts, “Everything’s untakeable, my peace is unbreakable.”
Jin, ‘Abyss’
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A synth-pop power ballad released during a time when Jin was questioning his own relevance, “Abyss” addresses his struggles with depression in a poetic manner: “I just circled around that dark place that I wanted to be lost in.”
J-Hope, ‘Arson’
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This intense song is more in tune with the German experimental group Einstürzende Neubauten than any K-pop idol music. The hip-hop-tinged track has a seductive flow, a dynamic beat, and some of the best rapping from any member of BTS. In a word, it’s fire.
V, ‘Winter Bear’
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“Winter Bear” conveys love, longing, and heartache. It’s the song you want played at your wedding. But it’s also the song that will comfort you when mourning the loss of a loved one. V takes his time with this expressive song, gently wrapping his smooth vocals around pensive lyrics that are widely recognized by fans as an homage to his late grandmother, who had raised him while his parents worked. In dream interpretation, a blue parrot is associated with peace. When V sings, “She looks like a blue parrot/Would you come fly to me?,” his words could be interpreted as wanting eternal peace for his halmoni, but also wishing she could return to him.
Jimin, ‘Face-Off’
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The womp womp circusy intro belies the compelling story that Jimin weaves. “Pour it down until this night is over/Get it out/All of it, every trace of you, too.” Is he addressing a lover that he is not supposed to have? Or more likely, is the you he’s referring to a reflection of his own self that he’s not satisfied with? Jimin’s aggressive delivery suits the angst required on this trap-soul track, which reveals his vulnerable side.
Suga feat. J-Hope, ‘HUH?!’
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If there’s one BTS member you don’t want to piss off, it’s Suga, because what you say and do will make its way onto one of his diss tracks. “What the shit do you know about me?,” he demands, the final words echoing in this emo rap number. He and featured artist J-Hope address a litany of accusations and rumors about their fame, wealth, popularity, and place in pop culture. The internet and reality are very different, he says. The message: Live your own life and stop obsessing about his.
Jung Kook, ‘Standing Next to You’
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The lead track off of Golden, Jung Kook’s debut album, “Standing Next to You” is a groovy, retro-sounding song that hints at the past — specifically Michael Jackson’s Thriller-era falsettos and a steady drum beat reminiscent of Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust.” But the bold brass section and Jung Kook’s expressions of joy, about simply being next to the person he loves, gives the song a fresh, modern feel. It’s an earworm from start to finish.
RM feat. Moses Sumney, ‘Around the World in a Day’
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Rock, rap, soul. The BTS leader has it all on this track from Right Place, Wrong Person. RM’s deep vocals complement the introspective lyrics as he takes listeners through an exploration of cultural settings and friendship. RM’s raps beautifully offset Moses Sumney’s gentle falsetto, creating the kind of world we want to experience — one filled with longing and wanderlust, but also hope and fulfillment.
J-Hope, ‘Base Line’
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In a nod to his pre-BTS days as an underground dancer, J-Hope recorded this one and a half minute song. Heavy on trap, hip-hop, and record-scratch scrubbing, “Base Line” is 100 percent designed to get the listener grooving. He cites his base line as being the root of his success and flexes that “there’s no trouble when one is prepared.”
V, ‘Christmas Tree’
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Featured on the soundtrack of the K-drama Our Beloved Summer, “Christmas Tree” captures the longing of the protagonist who has “a million little reasons.… I just want to be where you are.” Sounding tender and heartbroken, a wistful V conveys what it is to be apprehensive, but also full of hope.
Jung Kook feat. Fahad Al Kubaisi, ‘Dreamers’
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Brazil knocked South Korea out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. But with “Dreamers,” Jung Kook scored FIFA’s first-ever song to enter Billboard’s Digital Song Sales list — and at Number One, no less. Giving off a warm “We Are the World” vibe, “Dreamers” fulfills its goal of spreading hope and inclusivity to both players and fans. Renowned Qatari musician Fahad Al Kubaisi is featured on the track, complementing Jung Kook’s pop vocals with his emotive tender baritone.
Jimin, ‘Be Mine’
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A few weeks after Jimin released Muse, he released an all-English version of “Be Mine” as a digital single. Honestly? The song on the album, which Jimin sang in both Korean and English, is just as good, if not even a teensy bit better. Both versions have an international flair, highlighting elements of Afrobeats and Latin music. Singing in his pitch-perfect falsetto, Jimin gets across a sexy vibe as he teasingly orders “Baby, show me what love is.”
RM, ‘Groin’
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Raw, sarcastic, and witty, “Groin” is also a bop. The song claps back at every jerk who has bothered the BTS leader. He can give them an explanation (“Before I die from anger, let’s say what I have to say/If I don’t like someone, I just go bang, bang, bang”). Or he can just tell them to “fuck it up, you dick.” He also gives a nod to BTS’ 2015 song “Intro: Never Mind,” where Suga spit out, “If you think you’re gonna crash/Accelerate even harder.” Here, a laid-back RM replies, “If I think I’m gonna crash/That’s when I accelerate harder.”
Jin, ‘The Astronaut’
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Jin co-wrote this soaring pop song with Coldplay. “The Astronaut” showcases the eldest BTS member’s vocal range and his ease with conveying emotions through storytelling. Jin is no stranger to exploring the universe paradigm (“Moon”), but this song was an emotional release for both him and ARMY. As the first group member to enlist in the South Korean military (which is mandatory for all able-bodied Korean men), this is the song he left for fans to remember him by, promising them, “You and me, a never-ending history.”
Suga feat. Ryuichi Sakamoto and Woosung, ‘Snooze’
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Suga’s collaboration with the late composer Ryuichi Sakamoto and the Rose’s Woosung is hypnotic. Doubt weaves its way in before the protagonist gently reminds the listener that everything will be OK. “Snooze” rings of harmonic complexity and has a catchy hook, but it also has a sense of urgency that is lulled into place by its dreamy instrumentals. Sakamoto’s understated piano line sets the tone, while Woosung’s raspy vocals add angst. But it’s Suga who propels the song with his fluid rapping, working through the shackles of his success.
Jimin and Ha Sung-woon, ‘With You’
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Jimin collaborated with singer Ha Sung-woon on this evocative song for the soundtrack of the slice-of-life K-drama Our Blues. “With You” is played throughout the series, including the climactic scene at the end that’s designed to leave viewers weeping. As Jimin’s voice crescendos to the song’s apex, listeners feel the sadness and hope in the lyrics, which reflect on the duality of romantic love and the complicated relationships within families. When it’s all over, Jimin questions, “When life is over, will we ever meet again, even in our dreams?”
Jung Kook, ‘My You’
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“My You” perfectly channels the experience of romance: “All these lights are colored in by you/All these times are precious due to you,” Jung Kook tells us. The BTS golden maknae (or youngest) sounds like the ultimate green-flag boyfriend here, but the song is not for one woman. It’s for all women. And for men, too. It’s his love song for ARMY. Issued to celebrate BTS’ ninth anniversary in 2022, it is a fan favorite and one of Jung Kook’s best. His voice embraces the lyrics in both Korean and English, creating a gentle world made better by being together.
V, ‘Slow Dancing’
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V of the smooth and deep vocals takes listeners back to a previous era when men wooed women with the promise of dressing up and taking them dancing. (As opposed to sending a text that says, “You busy?”) Equal parts pop and jazz, “Slow Dancing” offers romanticism, hopeful lyrics, and a flute solo (!) courtesy of Cautious Clay. There is an instrumental version included on Layover as well, but what drives the song is V’s rich, oh-so-sexy voice, which complements the languid, low-fi number. The song invites us to sway along as we contemplate a simple proposition: “Maybe we could be slow-dancing/Until the morning.” Yes, duh!
Jin, ‘I’ll Be There’
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“I’ll Be There” is Jin’s prerelease single from his debut album, Happy. He may previously have been best known for his swoonworthy ballads (all hail Queen “Epiphany”!), soaring odes to space, and a playful song about, um, tuna, but he’s a versatile singer who is quite comfortable unleashing his inner rock star. “I’ll Be There” is both retro and fresh with its jangly guitars, clap-along percussion, and Jin earnestly promising that he will “always sing for you.” This delightful song solidifies that Jin can pop, he can rock, and he can even rockabilly (a bit) with the best of them, all while being Worldwide Handsome™.
J-Hope, ‘More’
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Meshing trip-hop with Nineties-style alternative music, J-Hope officially entered his industrial-rock phase with a song that would’ve fit in during Nine Inch Nails’ “Head Like a Hole” era. The drum-and-bass-heavy “More” is less angry than it is contemplative. “Fame, money are not everything,“ he raps. “My work makes me breathe, so I want more.” Eschewing the sunny disposition that won over his initial wave of fans, J-Hope was a sexy beast when he performed this song in Chicago at Lollapalooza 2022, becoming the first South Korean musician to headline the main stage at any major U.S. music festival.
Suga, ‘Haegeum’
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“This song’s a haegeum,” Suga spits out at the beginning. The rapper isn’t referring to the mournful-sounding two-string traditional Korean instrument that is featured prominently in the song. He’s using haegeum’s other meaning of liberating oneself from society’s confines, including capitalism, an overly nosy public, his own wealth, and everything else that causes the systematic disparity between the classes. Backed by heavy bass and gayageum (a Korean zither), Suga’s aggressive delivery is rapid and pointed: “This song’s simply about freeing what’s forbidden.”
RM, ‘Seoul’
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In this relaxed, low-fi song, RM addresses his complex relationship with South Korea’s capital. It’s a vibrant city, but one that’s become too expensive for many of its residents. Its landscape is beautiful, but marred by hazy pollution. A master of wordplay, RM references the Han River bearing too much han – a Korean word that reflects on generational trauma that encapsulates sorrow, grief, and rage. “Seoul” complements “Tokyo” — both on RM’s Mono mixtape. In “Tokyo,” he wonders, “Why do love and hate sound the same to me?” In “Seoul,” he resigns himself to his ambivalence, singing, “If love and hate are the same words, I love you Seoul … I hate you Seoul.”