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2026.09.15
BTS Original Japanese Songs You Might Miss if You Only Listen to Korean Albums
A Guide to 13 Japanese Songs Released in Japanese from 《WAKE UP》 to 《BTS, THE BEST》
BTS's Japanese albums are not just filled with translated versions of their Korean hits. Original songs like 'The Stars', 'FOR YOU', 'Crystal Snow', 'Stay Gold', and 'Film out' have been consistently introduced to the Japanese market. The blend of ballads, upbeat pop, and tracks intended for live performances showcases a different facet of their discography compared to their Korean albums.
This list organizes 13 songs that were released originally in Japanese, excluding simple Japanese versions, in chronological order. It uses the actual Japanese singles and album notations registered on Apple Music, preserving the capitalization of titles and the unique notations of Japanese albums. The focus is on listening to how the voices and arrangements have expanded in Japanese works rather than comparing strengths with the Korean songs.
This list organizes 13 songs that were released originally in Japanese, excluding simple Japanese versions, in chronological order. It uses the actual Japanese singles and album notations registered on Apple Music, preserving the capitalization of titles and the unique notations of Japanese albums. The focus is on listening to how the voices and arrangements have expanded in Japanese works rather than comparing strengths with the Korean songs.
BTS - The Stars
'The Stars' is characterized by its bright synths and melodies that unfold the imagery of stars early in their first Japanese album, making it a perfect song to explore the melody and emotion unique to original Japanese songs as opposed to translated tracks. 'The Stars' is a 4:15 long track featured in 《Wake Up (Standard Edition)》, released on 2014-12-24.
Listening to 'The Stars' serves as a criterion not for its simple translation of a Korean song but as an original song first presented in Japan. In this appreciation, let’s listen to it alongside 'Iine!Pt.2 - Ano Bashode -' to check how the distance of vocals and ballad/pop arrangements expanded in the Japanese album.
Listening to 'The Stars' serves as a criterion not for its simple translation of a Korean song but as an original song first presented in Japan. In this appreciation, let’s listen to it alongside 'Iine!Pt.2 - Ano Bashode -' to check how the distance of vocals and ballad/pop arrangements expanded in the Japanese album.
공개일 2014-12-24
앨범 Wake Up (Standard Edition)
아티스트 BTS
재생시간 4:15
감상 포인트 첫 일본 정규 앨범 초반에서 별의 이미지를 밝은 신스와 멜로디로 펼친다
BTS - Iine!Pt.2 - Ano Bashode -
'Iine!Pt.2 - Ano Bashode -' first establishes that it continues the name of the early track 'Iine!' but creates a different scene as a follow-up original song in Japanese. Official streaming information for 'Iine!Pt.2 - Ano Bashode -' is published on 2014-12-24 in 《Wake Up (Standard Edition)》 with a playtime of 3:55.
Listening to 'Iine!Pt.2 - Ano Bashode -' also stands as a criterion not for its simple translation of a Korean song but as an original song first released in Japan. Let’s listen to it with the previous 'The Stars' and the following 'Wake Up' to discover how the vocal distance and ballad/pop arrangements expanded in the Japanese album.
Listening to 'Iine!Pt.2 - Ano Bashode -' also stands as a criterion not for its simple translation of a Korean song but as an original song first released in Japan. Let’s listen to it with the previous 'The Stars' and the following 'Wake Up' to discover how the vocal distance and ballad/pop arrangements expanded in the Japanese album.
공개일 2014-12-24
앨범 Wake Up (Standard Edition)
아티스트 BTS
재생시간 3:55
감상 포인트 초기 곡 ‘Iine!’의 이름을 잇되 일본 오리지널 후속곡으로 다른 장면을 만든다
BTS - Wake Up
The third song on this list, 'Wake Up', carries the title of their first Japanese studio album and conveys the momentum of awakening and moving forward. Official music information for 'Wake Up' shows it was released on 2014-12-24, included in 《Wake Up (Standard Edition)》, and has a playtime of 5:52.
In appreciating 'Wake Up', the criterion is not a simple translation of a Korean song but an original song first presented in Japan. Let’s see how the vocal distance and arrangements were expanded in the Japanese album by listening to 'Iine!Pt.2 - Ano Bashode -' before it and 'For You' after.
In appreciating 'Wake Up', the criterion is not a simple translation of a Korean song but an original song first presented in Japan. Let’s see how the vocal distance and arrangements were expanded in the Japanese album by listening to 'Iine!Pt.2 - Ano Bashode -' before it and 'For You' after.
공개일 2014-12-24
앨범 Wake Up (Standard Edition)
아티스트 BTS
재생시간 5:52
감상 포인트 첫 일본 정규 앨범의 제목을 맡아 잠에서 깨어 앞으로 가는 추진력을 들려준다
BTS - For You
With its warm melody unique to Japanese original singles, 'For You' expresses feelings towards someone who is distant, which is why it has been chosen as the fourth entry. To differentiate versions of 'For You', check the inclusion in 《For You - Single》 alongside the release date of 2015-06-17.
In listening to 'For You', the criterion is not its simple translation of a Korean song but rather it being an original song first released in Japan. Combine it with 'Wake Up' preceding it and 'Good Day' following it to explore how the vocal distance and arrangements lien between ballad and pop in the Japanese album.
In listening to 'For You', the criterion is not its simple translation of a Korean song but rather it being an original song first released in Japan. Combine it with 'Wake Up' preceding it and 'Good Day' following it to explore how the vocal distance and arrangements lien between ballad and pop in the Japanese album.
공개일 2015-06-17
앨범 For You - Single
아티스트 BTS
재생시간 4:45
감상 포인트 일본 오리지널 싱글 특유의 따뜻한 멜로디로 떨어져 있는 상대를 향한 마음을 전한다
BTS - Good Day
'Good Day' features a bright atmosphere that feels like a casual greeting, showcasing the softer side of their second Japanese album and making it suitable to examine the melody and emotion unique to original Japanese songs. 'Good Day' has a playtime of 4:28 and was released on 2016-03-15 in 《Youth》.
When listening to 'Good Day', the criterion is not simply its translation of a Korean song but as an original song first introduced in Japan. Pair it with 'For You' before and 'Wishing On a Star' after to analyze how the vocal distance and arrangements expanded between ballad and pop in the Japanese albums.
When listening to 'Good Day', the criterion is not simply its translation of a Korean song but as an original song first introduced in Japan. Pair it with 'For You' before and 'Wishing On a Star' after to analyze how the vocal distance and arrangements expanded between ballad and pop in the Japanese albums.
공개일 2016-03-15
앨범 Youth
아티스트 BTS
재생시간 4:28
감상 포인트 일상의 안부를 건네는 듯한 밝은 분위기가 일본 정규 2집의 부드러운 면을 보여준다
BTS - Wishing On a Star
'Wishing On a Star' first reflects on the connection between its title about making a wish on a star and the lyrical flow resonating with the album title 'Youth'. Official streaming information notes 'Wishing On a Star' is part of 《Youth》, released on 2016-09-07, and has a playtime of 4:32.
When listening to 'Wishing On a Star', the criterion is not its simple translation of a Korean song but that it is an original song first released in Japan. Pair it with the previous 'Good Day' and the following 'Crystal Snow' to observe how the vocal distance and ballad/pop arrangements have expanded in the Japanese albums.
When listening to 'Wishing On a Star', the criterion is not its simple translation of a Korean song but that it is an original song first released in Japan. Pair it with the previous 'Good Day' and the following 'Crystal Snow' to observe how the vocal distance and ballad/pop arrangements have expanded in the Japanese albums.
공개일 2016-09-07
앨범 Youth
아티스트 BTS
재생시간 4:32
감상 포인트 별에 소원을 비는 제목과 서정적인 흐름이 청춘이라는 음반 제목과 맞물린다
BTS - Crystal Snow
The seventh song in this collection, 'Crystal Snow', captures the imagery of snow and crystals with delicate vocal rises, achieving the profile of a winter classic. The official music information states 'Crystal Snow' was released on 2017-12-06, featured in 《FACE YOURSELF》, and has a playtime of 5:23.
In appreciating 'Crystal Snow', the criterion is not its simple translation of a Korean song but that it is an original song first presented in Japan. Combine it with 'Wishing On a Star' before it and 'Don't Leave Me' after to explore how the vocal distance and arrangements have expanded within the realm of ballad and pop in the Japanese album.
In appreciating 'Crystal Snow', the criterion is not its simple translation of a Korean song but that it is an original song first presented in Japan. Combine it with 'Wishing On a Star' before it and 'Don't Leave Me' after to explore how the vocal distance and arrangements have expanded within the realm of ballad and pop in the Japanese album.
공개일 2017-12-06
앨범 FACE YOURSELF
아티스트 BTS
재생시간 5:23
감상 포인트 눈과 결정의 이미지를 섬세한 보컬 상승으로 표현해 겨울 대표곡의 성격을 얻었다
BTS - Don't Leave Me
'Don't Leave Me' creates a dramatic movement with tense developments and a compelling chorus, which is why it is chosen as the eighth entry. To distinguish the version of 'Don't Leave Me', check its inclusion in 《FACE YOURSELF》 along with the release date of 2018-04-04.
In appreciating 'Don't Leave Me', the criterion remains that it isn't a simple translation of a Korean song but rather an original song introduced first in Japan. As you listen, connect 'Crystal Snow' preceding it and 'Let Go' following it to see how the vocal distance and arrangements have evolved across both ballad and pop in the Japanese album.
In appreciating 'Don't Leave Me', the criterion remains that it isn't a simple translation of a Korean song but rather an original song introduced first in Japan. As you listen, connect 'Crystal Snow' preceding it and 'Let Go' following it to see how the vocal distance and arrangements have evolved across both ballad and pop in the Japanese album.
공개일 2018-04-04
앨범 FACE YOURSELF
아티스트 BTS
재생시간 3:47
감상 포인트 긴장감 있는 전개와 호소력 있는 후렴이 드라마 주제가다운 극적인 움직임을 만든다
BTS - Let Go
'Let Go' calmly builds on the emotion of letting go rather than holding on, resonating powerfully at the album's conclusion, making it suitable to explore the melody and emotions unique to original Japanese songs. 'Let Go' has a playtime of 5:00 and was published on 2018-04-04 in 《FACE YOURSELF》.
In appreciating 'Let Go', the criterion emphasizes that it is not just a simple translation of a Korean song but an original song first released in Japan. Combine it with 'Don't Leave Me' before and 'Lights' after to explore the expansion of vocal distance and arrangements from ballad to pop in the Japanese album.
In appreciating 'Let Go', the criterion emphasizes that it is not just a simple translation of a Korean song but an original song first released in Japan. Combine it with 'Don't Leave Me' before and 'Lights' after to explore the expansion of vocal distance and arrangements from ballad to pop in the Japanese album.
공개일 2018-04-04
앨범 FACE YOURSELF
아티스트 BTS
재생시간 5:00
감상 포인트 붙잡는 대신 보내주는 감정을 차분하게 쌓아 올려 음반 후반의 여운을 담당한다
BTS - Lights
'Lights' presents the imagery of being each other's light amidst darkness through a smooth pop ballad. The official streaming details note 'Lights' is featured in 《Lights / Boy with Luv - Single》, released on 2019-07-03, and has a playtime of 4:53.
In appreciating 'Lights', the criterion is that it’s not a simple translation of a Korean song but an original song first introduced in Japan. Pair it with 'Let Go' before and 'Stay Gold' after to delve into how vocal distance and arrangements expanded within the ballad and pop genre in the Japanese albums.
In appreciating 'Lights', the criterion is that it’s not a simple translation of a Korean song but an original song first introduced in Japan. Pair it with 'Let Go' before and 'Stay Gold' after to delve into how vocal distance and arrangements expanded within the ballad and pop genre in the Japanese albums.
공개일 2019-07-03
앨범 Lights / Boy with Luv - Single
아티스트 BTS
재생시간 4:53
감상 포인트 어둠 속 서로의 빛이 된다는 이미지를 부드러운 팝 발라드로 풀어낸다
BTS - Stay Gold
The eleventh song on this list, 'Stay Gold', encapsulates the message to not lose your light even in difficult times, conveyed through a broadly spreading chorus. The official music information indicates 'Stay Gold' was released on 2020-06-19, included in 《MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 ~ THE JOURNEY ~》, and has a playtime of 4:03.
In appreciating 'Stay Gold', the criterion is that it's not just a simple translation of a Korean track but rather an original song first released in Japan. As you enjoy 'Stay Gold', connect it with 'Lights' before and 'Your eyes tell' after to explore how vocal distance and arrangements have expanded from ballad to pop within the Japanese album.
In appreciating 'Stay Gold', the criterion is that it's not just a simple translation of a Korean track but rather an original song first released in Japan. As you enjoy 'Stay Gold', connect it with 'Lights' before and 'Your eyes tell' after to explore how vocal distance and arrangements have expanded from ballad to pop within the Japanese album.
공개일 2020-06-19
앨범 MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 ~ THE JOURNEY ~
아티스트 BTS
재생시간 4:03
감상 포인트 힘든 순간에도 빛을 잃지 말자는 메시지를 넓게 퍼지는 후렴에 담는다
BTS - Your eyes tell
A lyrical song co-composed by Jung Kook, 'Your eyes tell' carries emotions of gaze and memory. This is what makes it the twelfth entry on this list. To distinguish versions, check its inclusion in 《MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 ~ THE JOURNEY ~》 along with the release date of 2020-07-15.
In appreciating 'Your eyes tell', the criterion is that it's not merely a translation of a Korean song but that it's an original song first introduced in Japan. As you listen, combine it with 'Stay Gold' before and 'Film out' after to investigate how the vocal distance and arrangements have expanded within the realm of ballad and pop in the Japanese albums.
In appreciating 'Your eyes tell', the criterion is that it's not merely a translation of a Korean song but that it's an original song first introduced in Japan. As you listen, combine it with 'Stay Gold' before and 'Film out' after to investigate how the vocal distance and arrangements have expanded within the realm of ballad and pop in the Japanese albums.
공개일 2020-07-15
앨범 MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 ~ THE JOURNEY ~
아티스트 BTS
재생시간 4:05
감상 포인트 Jung Kook이 작곡에 참여한 서정적인 곡으로 시선과 기억의 감정을 길게 끌고 간다
BTS - Film out
'Film out' articulates the emotions of wanting to hold onto someone fading from memory through the epic breath of a film theme song. This is the reason why it is the final entry on this list. 'Film out' is a 3:35 long track featured in 《Film out - Single》, released on 2021-04-02.
In listening to 'Film out', the criterion is not about its mere translation of a Korean song, but as an original song first released in Japan. As you enjoy 'Film out', listen to it alongside 'Your eyes tell' to grasp how the vocal distance and arrangements developed within the ballad and pop landscape in the Japanese albums.
In listening to 'Film out', the criterion is not about its mere translation of a Korean song, but as an original song first released in Japan. As you enjoy 'Film out', listen to it alongside 'Your eyes tell' to grasp how the vocal distance and arrangements developed within the ballad and pop landscape in the Japanese albums.
공개일 2021-04-02
앨범 Film out - Single
아티스트 BTS
재생시간 3:35
감상 포인트 기억에서 사라지는 사람을 붙잡는 감정을 영화 주제가의 서사적 호흡으로 표현한다
Listening sequentially to the original Japanese songs reveals that it's challenging to group them into one ballad formula. Each phase offers a different role, ranging from the straightforward pop of their early works, warm perspectives on youth, and clear winter imagery to lyrical songs linked to movies. Independent flows that were invisible when placed among translations become clear when gathering only the original songs.
Start by listening in the order of release, and then try separating the fast and slow songs. Since some songs are included again in Japanese best albums, this list prioritizes singles and albums close to their first release. To avoid confusion with similarly titled Korean songs or Japanese adaptations, it's advisable to save links along with the album names.
Start by listening in the order of release, and then try separating the fast and slow songs. Since some songs are included again in Japanese best albums, this list prioritizes singles and albums close to their first release. To avoid confusion with similarly titled Korean songs or Japanese adaptations, it's advisable to save links along with the album names.
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BTS - The Stars
2014-12-24 · Wake Up (Standard Edition) · BTS · 4:15 · 첫 일본 정규 앨범 초반에서 별의 이미지를 밝은 신스와 멜로디로 펼친다
BTS - Iine!Pt.2 - Ano Bashode -
2014-12-24 · Wake Up (Standard Edition) · BTS · 3:55 · 초기 곡 ‘Iine!’의 이름을 잇되 일본 오리지널 후속곡으로 다른 장면을 만든다
BTS - Wake Up
2014-12-24 · Wake Up (Standard Edition) · BTS · 5:52 · 첫 일본 정규 앨범의 제목을 맡아 잠에서 깨어 앞으로 가는 추진력을 들려준다
BTS - For You
2015-06-17 · For You - Single · BTS · 4:45 · 일본 오리지널 싱글 특유의 따뜻한 멜로디로 떨어져 있는 상대를 향한 마음을 전한다
BTS - Good Day
2016-03-15 · Youth · BTS · 4:28 · 일상의 안부를 건네는 듯한 밝은 분위기가 일본 정규 2집의 부드러운 면을 보여준다
BTS - Wishing On a Star
2016-09-07 · Youth · BTS · 4:32 · 별에 소원을 비는 제목과 서정적인 흐름이 청춘이라는 음반 제목과 맞물린다
BTS - Crystal Snow
2017-12-06 · FACE YOURSELF · BTS · 5:23 · 눈과 결정의 이미지를 섬세한 보컬 상승으로 표현해 겨울 대표곡의 성격을 얻었다
BTS - Don't Leave Me
2018-04-04 · FACE YOURSELF · BTS · 3:47 · 긴장감 있는 전개와 호소력 있는 후렴이 드라마 주제가다운 극적인 움직임을 만든다
BTS - Let Go
2018-04-04 · FACE YOURSELF · BTS · 5:00 · 붙잡는 대신 보내주는 감정을 차분하게 쌓아 올려 음반 후반의 여운을 담당한다
BTS - Lights
2019-07-03 · Lights / Boy with Luv - Single · BTS · 4:53 · 어둠 속 서로의 빛이 된다는 이미지를 부드러운 팝 발라드로 풀어낸다
BTS - Stay Gold
2020-06-19 · MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 ~ THE JOURNEY ~ · BTS · 4:03 · 힘든 순간에도 빛을 잃지 말자는 메시지를 넓게 퍼지는 후렴에 담는다
BTS - Your eyes tell
2020-07-15 · MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 ~ THE JOURNEY ~ · BTS · 4:05 · Jung Kook이 작곡에 참여한 서정적인 곡으로 시선과 기억의 감정을 길게 끌고 간다
BTS - Film out
2021-04-02 · Film out - Single · BTS · 3:35 · 기억에서 사라지는 사람을 붙잡는 감정을 영화 주제가의 서사적 호흡으로 표현한다
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