The popular South Korean boy band BTS has amassed a large number of fans globally over the past decade. The seven members of the group include RM (Kim Namjoon), Jin (Kim Seokjin), Suga (Min Yoongi), J-Hope (Jung Hoseok), Jimin (Park Jimin), V (Kim Taehyung) and Jungkook (Jeon Jungkook). With each of them enlisting in the military one by one, fans, also known as ARMYs, have been feeling down. But the band has left fans with a lot of songs to keep them company.
Over the past 10 years, since their debut till their military enlistment, BTS has produced a significant amount of group and solo music. Considering fans are heartbroken over not being able to see the group the following year, they can go back to listening to some of the more upbeat songs of the band to cheer themselves up. More popular ones include Dope, MIC Drop, Cypher, and some of the recent ones like Dionysus, Butter, and Dynamite.
Check out some of our more interesting recommendations of best BTS upbeat songs.
Dope
“Dope” is one of the most popular upbeat songs by BTS. The song is part of the band’s third mini-album, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1. The first line of the song, which translates to “Welcome, first time to BTS?” is one of the most popular lines, with Jin also recently referring to the line to welcome his fellow members into the military.
MIC Drop
“MIC Drop” is a well-known BTS song, famous for its lyrics and dance moves. The song was recorded in both Japanese and Korean languages, with the latter one getting a remix version by American producer and DJ Steve Aoki. The song was released in 2017 as part of the band’s fifth EP, Love Yourself: Her. Many fans have gone to the extent of memorizing the lyrics of the song as well.
Cypher
Over their decade-long music career, the rap line (RM, J-Hope, and Suga) are known for their Cyphers. They have released four cyphers until now. Cypher Pt. 1 released in 2013 as part of their first mini-album, O!RUL8,2?. Cypher Pt.2 was out in 2014 as part of their second mini-album, Skool Luv Affair. Cypher Pt. 3 released in the latter half of the same year for their first studio album, Dark & Wild. Cypher Pt. 4 released in 2016 for their second studio album, Wings.
Dionysus
“Dionysus” is one of the more upbeat songs of BTS. It was released in 2019 as part of the band’s EP, Map of the Soul: Persona. Its electrifying choreography, the lyrics, and the rap parts promise to lift any fan’s mood. The band also changed some of its choreography, considering some moves were dangerous, but the band’s performances of the song at award shows have been a delight to watch and jam along with.
Dynamite
“Dynamite” came to fans when they most needed it. This upbeat disco-pop single was the band’s first song fully recorded in English. It came out in 2020 when the whole world was struggling to come to terms with the COVID-19 pandemic. The song’s lyrics and the band’s dance moves instantly struck a chord with fans and people worldwide. It also earned them their first Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Duo Group Performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Silver Spoon
“Silver Spoon”, also known as Crow-Tit or Baepsae, is another popular BTS song released in 2015 as part of their fourth mini-album, The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 2. The beats, lyrics, and the music instantly put anyone into a good mood. The song indicates social differences in the society between the rich and the poor.
The list goes on and on, considering the band’s 10-year music journey. Other songs include Run, No More Dream, Danger, Anpanman, So What, Attack on Bangtan, ON, Boy with Luv ft. Halsey, Jump, and so many others. BTS’ music is available on all music streaming platforms, including Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, among others.
