To Me, Today
To Me, Today The lyrics capture a message of self-encouragement and embracing the present. Through…
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With the Clouds
With the Clouds In essence, the song masterfully expresses emotional fragility, hope, and human connection…
Echo
Echo The songs on this album aren’t particularly groundbreaking or emotionally seismic. But Jin’s music…
Jin, JK, and the Laugh That Heals
JK blocking Jin from blowing his signature kiss will never not be funny. Jin’s natural,…
My Time
My Time This song is JK’s reflective, sincere letter to himself, about the disjunction between…
The Astronaut
The Astronaut With Coldplay’s involvement in the composition, the song features a rich blend of…
RM’s Letter From Last May
In honor of Jin’s new album, “Echo,” releasing this Friday, I’d like to share a…
Moon
Moon The theme of Jin’s “Moon” is a heartfelt reflection of his love for ARMY,…
Epiphany
Epiphany Ever since this song first graced my ears, its poignant lines about self-love continue…
Ddaeng
Ddaeng An artist is nothing without creativity, and BTS’s ability to conjure it at will…
Fly to My Room
Fly to My Room Blending neo-soul with vocal brilliance, BTS showcases V’s husky baritone and…
Rain
(translated in 2021) During the dog days of summer, the Korean peninsula enters its…
Outro: Tear
(originally translated in 2018; revised in 2021) Alain de Botton’s “On Love” might be…
One Thing ARMYs Need to Brace Themselves For When BTS Reunites
One of the main reasons I’ve always been hesitant about social media is that it…
The Truth Untold
(translated in 2018) The Truth Untold fascinates me ad infinitum. First of all, for…
Dionysus
(translated in 2019) My initial attraction to Dionysus was due to its references to Greek…
Heavenly Cover of The Truth Untold
Some of you may already know him, but there’s this Korean guy named Sung Joon…
Stop the Rain
Two bards have crossed paths to share their sorrow, lamenting a world that relentlessly pours…
How I Became a BTS ARMY
Among my middle-aged peers, I stand out as somewhat unique: I stay closely attuned to…
Singularity
(translated in 2018) The term ‘singularity’ originates from a mathematical concept, indicating a point…