Idol

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About Idol

"Idol" (stylized in all caps) is a song recorded by South Korean boy band BTS, released on August 24, 2018, by Big Hit Entertainment as the lead single from their third compilation album Love Yourself: Answer (2018). An alternative version of the song, which features Nicki Minaj, was also included as a bonus track with the digital album. The single debuted at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the two versions combined sold 43,000 downloads in their first week of sale in the US. It is certified gold by the RIAA. On July 3, 2019, the Japanese version of the song was released as a B-side track, along with the Japanese version of "Boy With Luv" and an original Japanese track titled "Lights". 


Year:
2019
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You can call me artist (artist)
You can call me idol (idol)
どう呼ばれたって (たって) 構わない I don't care, I don't care
I'm proud of it (proud of it)
やりたいように (たいように)
No more irony (irony)
変わらず来たストーリー

なんだっていい (yeah yeah yeah) 誰かの後ろ指なんて
気にしないから その理由がなんだって
I know what I am (I know what I am)
I know what I want (I know what I want)
I never gon' change (I never gon' change )
I never gon' trade (trade off, chu chu)

Oh why you all 何を騒いでるの?
(Talkin', talkin', talkin')
I do what I do だから構うなもう
You can't stop me lovin' myself

(Hoo hoo) オルッス チョタ
You can't stop me lovin' myself
(Hoo hoo) チファジャ チョタ
You can't stop me lovin' myself

Oh oh ooh oh (hey)
Oh oh ooh oh oh oh
Oh oh ooh oh
トンギドッ クンドロロ オルッス

Oh oh ooh oh (hey)
Oh oh ooh oh oh oh
Oh oh ooh oh
トンギドッ クンドロロ オルッス

Face off just like ジョン・ウー ay
Top star with that spotlight ay
時にスーパーヒーローになって
回す君のアンパンマン
Wow 時間 足りない
迷う暇すらない
(Hoo) I do my thang (I do my thang)
I love myself (I love myself, I love myself)

I love my fans, love my dance and my what
俺の中に 色んな自分が何人もいる
今日も違う自分がいて
自分をさらけ出していく
悩まないぜ先へ
Runnin' man, runnin' man, runnin' man, bruh

Oh why you all 何を騒いでるの?
(Talkin', talkin', talkin')
I do what I do だから構うなもう
(Damn it, damn it) you can't stop me lovin' myself, bruh

(Hoo hoo) オルッス チョタ
You can't stop me lovin' myself, bruh
(Hoo hoo) チファジャ チョタ
You can't stop me lovin' myself

Oh oh ooh oh (hey)
Oh oh ooh oh oh oh
Oh oh ooh oh
トンギドッ クンドロロ オルッス

Oh oh ooh oh (hey)
Oh oh ooh oh oh oh
Oh oh ooh oh
トンギドッ クンドロロ オルッス

I'm so fine wherever I go (I go)
例え遠回りでも oh
It's okay, I'm in love with my, my myself
It's okay 今が幸せ

(Hoo hoo) オルッス チョタ
You can't stop me lovin' myself
(Hoo hoo) チファジャ チョタ
You can't stop me lovin' myself

Oh oh ooh oh (hey)
Oh oh ooh oh oh oh
Oh oh ooh oh
トンギドッ クンドロロ オルッス

Oh oh ooh oh (hey)
Oh oh ooh oh oh oh
Oh oh ooh oh
トンギドッ クンドロロ オルッス

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BTS

Bangtan Sonyeondan (English: Bulletproof Boy Scouts), acronymised as BTS and also known as the Bangtan Boys and Beyond The Scene, is a seven-member South Korean boy band formed by Big Hit Entertainment. On June 12, 2013, they released the single "No More Dream" along with their initial album 2 Cool 4 Skool, marking the start of one of the most popular musical acts of all time. They are widely considered one of the biggest boy band in both their native South Korea and around the world. Their huge fandom - known as ARMY - has helped BTS to create a name for themselves in the music industry, cementing the K-Pop group's place as one of the greatest the world has ever seen. P.S. Don't be an anti! more »

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Written by: Ho Weon Kang, Si Hyuk Bang, Dong Hyuk Shin, Ali Tamposi, Roman Campolo, Nam Jun Kim

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"IDOL" is a single by BTS, a South Korean boy band, from their album "Love Yourself: Answer". The album was released on August 24, 2018, with "Idol" serving as the album's lead single.
Music Video
The music video for "IDOL" was released on YouTube simultaneously with the album and broke the record for the most views in the first 24 hours of release, gaining over 45 million views.
Collaboration
A version of "IDOL" featuring American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj was also released digitally on the same day.
Lyrics' Theme
The lyrics of "IDOL" discuss the pressure of fame and how BTS doesn't let judgment or criticism affect them. The song is an assertive track about remaining true to oneself.
Cultural aspects
"IDOL" infuses traditional Korean music with South African house inspired beats, highlighting BTS' efforts to incorporate and celebrate their Korean heritage in their music.
Chart Success
"IDOL" debuted at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was their second highest-charting song in the US at that time.
Awards
The song won multiple accolades and awards, including Song of the Year at the 2019 Melon Music Awards.
Performances
BTS gave an impactful performance of "IDOL" at the 2018 Melon Music Awards using traditional Korean instruments and wearing traditional Korean attire, which was highly praised.
Social Impact
Many fans and critics recognized "IDOL" as a pivotal track in establishing BTS's firm identity and proud recognition of their origins.
Record-Breaker
As of 2022, the music video for "IDOL" has garnered over 1 billion views on YouTube, becoming one of the most viewed K-pop group music videos on the platform.

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