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BTS' Boy In Luv marks 10 years: Delving into timeless energy and impact of iconic 2014 track
BTS’ 2014 song Boy In Luv has completed 10 years since release. Here is why the song is so iconic and legendary in terms of BTS’ early career.
BTS dropped Boy In Luv on February 12, 2014. It's the title track of their second mini-album, Skool Luv Affair, and also featured as the second track on the original album. Later, it was included as the fourth track on the repackage album, Skool Luv Affair Special Addition. Today, the song hits its 10-year milestone, making it the perfect time to delve into this early BTS hit.
Boy In Luv: Song’s meaning
The music video for Boy In Luv, the lead track of Skool Luv Affair, depicts the BTS members in student roles, showcasing their infatuation with the female lead character, portrayed by Go So Hyun. While the album retains hip-hop influences with hints of R&B and hard rock, it marks a thematic shift from aspirations and joy to the realm of love, particularly focusing on adolescent and youthful romance.
Boy In Luv showcases a sharp, rock-inspired sound that sets it apart. The song takes listeners on a journey, transitioning from its hardcore chorus to a sensitive, emotional moment after the second chorus before seamlessly returning to its powerful refrain. The vocal performances from all members shine, highlighting the incredible work of the song's composer. Each rapper in the group brings their own unique style to the track, adding depth and diversity. Overall, Boy In Luv is an incredibly entertaining and dynamic song that captivates listeners from start to finish.
In Boy In Luv, BTS' lyrics and actions reflect conventional ideals of teenage romance, aligning with mainstream perceptions of masculine traits, a departure from the themes they explore in their more recent works. On February 20, amidst promotions on music programs, BTS released the dance version of Boy In Luv, further amplifying the song's popularity.
Boy In Luv’s impact on BTS’ career
Before reaching global stardom, BTS dropped Boy In Luv, a powerful and catchy track blending aggressive rap with an infectious chorus. This song played a crucial role in defining BTS' passionate and dynamic style, propelling them toward fame post-debut. On October 9, 2020, the music video reached 350 million views on the 1theK YouTube channel, marking BTS' 13th video to hit this milestone. As of now, it has amassed over 441 million views.
Boy In Luv encapsulated BTS' 'bad boy' era perfectly and performed impressively, especially considering the group were rookies in 2014. The song's success was evident as with it BTS entered the Billboard World Digital Songs chart for the second time. Notably, three songs from the album made it to the ranking: Boy In Luv secured the 5th spot, while Tomorrow claimed the 24th position on the issue dated March 1. In addition, the secondary single Just One Day also made its mark on the charts, reaching number 25 during its promotional period the following month, as of the issue dated April 26.
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