Does BTS Ever Sing in English?

For fans of the K-pop group BTS, the answer to whether they ever sing in English is a resounding yes! BTS has incorporated English into their music, reflecting their global appeal and desire to reach a wider audience.

BTS Songs with English Lyrics

BTS has released several songs in full English, notably:

A Disco-Pop Track (August 2020): This song topped charts worldwide and was entirely in English. A Catchy Pop Song (May 2021): Another English-language track with significant commercial success. A Song Promoting Positivity and Joy (July 2021): Also a fully English track.

Furthermore, BTS has employed English phrases and verses in some of their songs, indicating their growing comfort with the English language:

“I NEED U”: The lyrics include phrases like "Hey, I need you girl." “Mic Drop Steve Aoki Remix”: Includes phrases like “Billboard” and “worldwide” along with an entire paragraph in English. “Fake Love”: The hook emphasizes phrases like “I’m so sick of this fake love fake love fake love” and “I’m so sorry but its fake love fake love fake love.” “Love You So Bad” and “Love Is So Mad”: From the chorus, these lines highlight the English language used. “Dynamite”: BTS' first Billboard #1 song, entirely in English. The lyrics include phrases like “I’m so fired, your time’s up” and “Come and follow me with your signs up.”

English Covers by Individual Members

Individual members of BTS have also made their own versions of English songs, showcasing a diverse range of English skills:

RM’s Covers and Originals

“Expensive Girl”: A remake of Pharrell William’s “Take It Off,” this song includes numerous English sentences and phrases. Fans are encouraged to look up the lyrics themselves.

J-Hope's Covers and Originals

“Chicken Noodle Soup feat. Becky G”: A remake of DJ Webstar and Young B’s “Chicken Noodle Soup,” featuring the line “Chicken Noodle Soup” in English. The song also includes the line “Popping, rocking, hopping, tutting, dougie, flexing, swaggin, woah,” with J-Hope's voice delivering lines like “Let’s get it.”

English Covers by Other Members

Other members of BTS have also contributed to English-language music, including:

V’s and Jungkook’s Covers

“Paper Hearts”: A cover by Jungkook of Tori Kelly's song. “Someone Like You”: Sung and produced by V, a cover of Adele's hit. “Fools”: A cover by RM and Jungkook of Troye Sivan's track. “1000 Hours”: A cover by Jungkook of Justin Bieber and Dan Shay's song, as well as other covers of Justin Bieber and other artists.

These examples show the extent to which BTS members engage with the English language, both in original songs and covers, cementing their global appeal and ability to communicate with fans worldwide.