BTS songs are known for their catchy tunes and meaningful lyrics, touching on themes such as mental health, fame, youth issues, and the journey towards self-love. Their genuine music has earned them a massive fanbase, making them one of the most popular boy groups in history.
In 2024, the members released solo songs, offering fans unique perspectives from each member.
Every BTS song released by members in 2024 (so far)
This article explores songs released by BTS members in 2024.
- FRI(END)S by V
- Hope on the Street Vol.1 by J-hope
- Come Back To Me by RM
- Lost by RM
- Never Let Go by Jungkook
- Smeraldo Garden Marching Band by Jimin ft Loco
1. FRI(END)S by V
On March 15, 2024, BTS V released the single, FRI(END)S, which was co-written by Riley, Connor McDonough, Ori Jose, Melanie Joy, Joel Castillo, Salem Ilese, and Michel Schulz.
The BTS song, produced by Riley McDonough and Conor McDonough, talks about the complex friendship between two individuals, in which the guy feels the relationship has grown into something more intense than just a platonic one, and deals with the urge to confess his love to the girl.
FRI(END)S features a blend of pop with R&B that can be felt in its soft rhythm and melody.
The hit track debuted on Spotify with 4,728,233 streams.
2. Hope on the Street Vol.1 by J-hope
Hope on the Street Vol.1 is BTS J-hope's debut EP, which was released on March 29, 2024. This mini album is composed of 6 tracks including On the street, I wonder ft Jungkook, Lock/ Unlock with Nile Rodgers and Benny Blanco, I don't know with Huh Yun-jin Le, What if, and Neuron with Yoon Mi-rae and Gaeko.
The EP also features producers like Pdogg, Benny Blanco, Nile Rodgers and others. The mini album was inspired by J-hope’s dance history and was named after J-hope’s dance crew in middle school.
The mini album surpassed 160 million streams on Spotify on June 28, 2024.
3. Come Back To Me by RM
Come Back To Me is the lead track off RM's sophomore studio album, Right Place, Wrong Person. The Indie pop song was released on May 10, 2024, under Big Hit Music.
Come Back to Me was written by RM, JNKYRD, Oh Hyuk, San Yawn, and Kuo, and produced by Oh Hyuk. The lyrics focus on love, self-discovery, and societal pressures that lead to feeling left out. Upon release, the BTS song peaked at number 23 on Spotify's global chart, with over 3 million streams.
4. Lost by RM
RM of BTS released the track, Lost, from his highly anticipated album, Right Place, Wrong Person, on May 24, 2024. The song depicts the feeling of being lost or in a state of confusion even when things seem to be going well as planned.
The song was written and produced by RM himself, Kim Hanjoo, Jclef, Nancy Boy, JNKYRD, San Yawn, Kim Isle, Unsinkable, and Marldn. Lost, is a cross-genre song that features elements of pop, R&B, and post-punk.
The BTS song debuted at number 28 on the Spotify Global chart with 3,230,889 streams.
5. Never Let Go by Jungkook
Never Let Go was released by BTS Jungkook, in commemoration of the eleventh BTS anniversary. The single dropped on June 7, 2024, featuring a host of writers including Jungkook himself, Anton Martin Mendo, Melanie Joy Fontana, and Jess Bluu, amongst others.
In June, BTS member JungKook released his second single as a soloist, co-produced by Sim Fane, Bak, Outtatown, and Star Boy. The K-pop song's lyrics focus on appreciation, with JungKook expressing heartfelt gratitude to the Army and urging them to maintain their trust and faith in BTS. As of June 29, 2024, the BTS song had accumulated 70 million streams on Spotify.
6. Smeraldo Garden Marching Band by Jimin ft Loco
Smeraldo Garden Marching Band ft the K-pop rapper, Loco, is Jimin's latest solo single from his forthcoming seven-track album, Muse. The song was written by Jimin in collaboration with TBHits, Pdogg, and Loco, amongst others.
The pre-release track dropped on June 28, 2024, and revolves around themes of confession. The song is inspired by the fictional flower from the Bangtan universe and is intended to convey appreciation to the ARMY fandom.
The track also draws inspiration from the Beatles’ album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club. The BTS song debuted at number 4 on Spotify Global with 6,625,387 streams.
The BTS songs were released to record-breaking debut streams on Spotify and other streaming platforms. Muse, the second solo album by BTS Jimin is expected to drop on July 19, 2024.