Cover Beyond their global performance status, the group’s internal writing and production credits reveal how BTS members directly built 10 of their biggest chart hits (Photo: bts.bighitofficial/Instagram)
Beyond their global performance status, the group’s internal writing and production credits reveal how BTS members directly built 10 of their biggest chart hits (Photo: bts.bighitofficial/Instagram)
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From early album cuts to Billboard chart-toppers, here are 10 major songs written and produced by BTS members
BTS’s success goes beyond their marketing, devoted fanbase and recognisable style. Much of what makes the group’s music distinctive comes from the BTS members themselves, particularly their involvement in songwriting and production. While many pop groups work primarily with outside songwriters and producers, BTS members have played an active role in shaping their own music, with RM, Suga and j-hope among the group’s most prolific contributors. Their extensive songwriting credits reflect years of work developing lyrics, melodies and arrangements that help define BTS’s sound.
From their early hip-hop releases to their Billboard-topping hits, BTS have consistently brought their own ideas and creative input into the studio. Here are 10 major BTS songs that showcase the members’ songwriting and production contributions.
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1. ‘Spring Day’ (RM, main melody and lyrics; Suga, composition)
Above Constructed primarily by RM and Suga, this landmark single became the longest-charting song in South Korean streaming history
Released as the lead single for the 2017 album You Never Walk Alone, “Spring Day’”stands as the longest-charting song in South Korean streaming history on the Melon chart. RM constructed the core vocal melody and chorus, while Suga contributed lyrics and underlying composition. The track secured multiple music show wins and remains a defining record in the group’s discography.
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2. ‘Like Crazy’ (Jimin, co-writer and co-composer; RM, co-writer)
Above Co-written by Jimin alongside RM, this synth-pop release made history as the first South Korean solo track to top the Billboard Hot 100
Serving as the lead single for his 2023 debut solo album FACE, Jimin co-wrote the synth-pop track alongside RM and key in-house collaborators. The release reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the first time a South Korean solo artist achieved the top position on the chart. The song achieved widespread international radio play and streaming longevity.
3. ‘Haegeum’ (Suga, sole writer and main producer)
Above Written and produced entirely by Suga under his Agust D alias, this track pairs a traditional string instrument with modern hip-hop production
Issued under his Agust D moniker for the 2023 album D-DAY, Suga wrote and produced the track independently. Utilizing the traditional Korean stringed instrument known as the haegeum as a central rhythm element, the song peaked at #54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped iTunes charts internationally upon release.
4. ‘Magic Shop’ (Jungkook, main writer and co-producer)
Above Composed and co-produced by Jungkook as a fan-dedicated anthem, this track achieved multi-platinum certification in South Korea
Included on the 2018 studio album Love Yourself: Tear, “Magic Shop” was composed and co-produced by Jungkook as an anthem dedicated to their fanbase. The track achieved multi-platinum sales certification in South Korea and became a permanent installation in the group’s stadium concert setlists.
5. ‘Life Goes On’ (RM, Suga and j-hope, co-writers and co-producers)
Above Written and produced by the rap line during global lockdowns, this acoustic-led single was the first non-English track to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
Written and produced by the rap line during global pandemic restrictions, the track was released on the 2020 album BE. It became the first predominantly non-English song in history to debut directly at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, relying on acoustic production and direct lyrical input from BTS members.
6. ‘Wild Flower’ (RM, primary writer and producer)
Above Primary writer RM crafted this emotional title track using traditional instrumentations and structural building to anchor his debut solo project
Serving as the title track for RM’s 2022 solo album Indigo, the piece was written and produced by RM alongside musician DOCSKIM. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart and #83 on the Hot 100, driven by its live instrumentation and structural building to a vocal climax.
7. ‘Boyz with Fun’ (Suga, main composer and producer)
Above Produced and composed in Suga's home studio, this energetic early track established the group's signature stage performance style
Originally composed in Suga’s home studio, the song was selected for the 2015 release The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1. The track established the group’s early stage performance style and became a staple across their Asian concert tours, showcasing how BTS members influenced their live show arrangements.
8. ‘Blue & Grey’ (V, lead songwriter and co-producer)
Above Conceived and co-produced by V, this acoustic ballad achieved high Billboard charting without traditional promotional pushes
Initially developed by V for an unreleased solo project, the acoustic pop ballad was reworked into a group track for BE in 2020. Without traditional pop single promotion, the song debuted at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, supported by its minimal guitar arrangement and vocal composition.
9. ‘That That’ (Suga, main producer and co-writer)
Above Suga served as the primary producer and featured artist on this energetic track, which topped digital charts in over 80 regions
Suga composed, produced and wrote the featured verse for the lead single of PSY’s ninth studio album in 2022. The collaborative track reached #80 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved #1 positions on iTunes charts in over 80 territories, establishing Suga’s presence as an external pop producer.
10. ‘Tomorrow’ (Suga, main producer and songwriter)
Above Written and produced by Suga prior to the group's debut, this early hip-hop record remains one of their most cited B-side releases
Written and produced by Suga prior to the group’s official debut, the track was finalized for the 2014 mini-album Skool Luv Affair. Featuring a slow-tempo hip-hop beat and commentary on youth struggles, it remains one of the most cited B-side records from their early catalogue.
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Chonx Tibajia is a senior editor at Tatler Asia’s T-Labs team, where she writes widely on lifestyle subjects including beauty, style, entertainment and travel. She has a long career in journalism, including roles as a columnist at The Philippine Star, and is the founder of the creative platform Pineappleversed. Beyond Tatler, her bylines appear in regional lifestyle and business publications, showcasing a broad portfolio that spans beauty trends, travel guides and culture pieces.
