I. Introduction
BTS World is the soundtrack album for the Netmarble mobile game of the same name. Released on June 28, 2019, two days after the mobile game's release, the album features four singles. Its release was preceded by the singles "Dream Glow" (a collaboration with British singer Charli XCX), "A Brand New Day" (a collaboration with Swedish singer Zara Larsson) and "All Night" (a collaboration with American rapper and singer Juice Wrld). On June 26, the song "Heartbeat" was revealed in the game after its release.
II. Background
On June 27, it was revealed that the official album would have a total of 14 songs, including the three main singles, background music, and 7 solo "theme" songs. It was also revealed that there would be a music video released with the single "Heartbeat", which is the lead track on the album.
III. Tracklist
Title | Writer | Producer | Length |
"Heartbeat" | Coyle Girelli, J-Hope, Lee Hyun, RM, Bang Si-hyuk | DJ Swivel | 4:13 |
"Dream Glow" (with Charli XCX) | Stargate, Charli XCX, Ryn Weaver, Bobby Chung | Stargate | 3:07 |
"A Brand New Day" (with Zara Larsson) | Larsson, J-Hope, Yoo Gi-ta, Mura Masa, Max Wolfgang, Scott Quinn | Mura Masa | 3:25 |
"All Night" (with Juice Wrld) | RM, Suga, Juice Wrld, Powers Pleasant, Marric Strobert | RM Powers Pleasant | 3:36 |
"Captain" (Namjoon theme) | Kang Minkook, Brandon Jung | 3:19 | |
"Cake Waltz" (Jimin theme) | Minkook, Lim Hyunji | 3:44 | |
"Shine" (Yoongi theme) | Jung | 3:52 | |
"Not Alone" (Jungkook theme) | Minkook, Hyunji | 3:45 | |
"Friends" (Hoseok theme) | Jung | 3:30 | |
"Wish" (Jin theme) | Minkook | 3:57 | |
"Flying" (Taehyung theme) | Skylar Nam Victor Kong | 3:36 |
IV. Spotify Tracklist
V. Videos
Official MV
VI. Reception
The album debuted atop the Gaon Album Chart and their first #1 in Spain. Also, it became the first K-pop soundtrack to debut on the Billboard Top Soundtracks chart.