Meaningful and relatable lyrics, banger music, powerful choreo, fierce concept. BTS debut had everything to show the world their potential.
(I know N.O is not a part of their debut album, but it released just 3 months later so it can be included as their debut music discography).
No other kpop group debut shows this much of potential during their first year, let alone debut. You could've just showed me this in 2013 and I've still stanned them. I still can't comprehend how people can call No More Dream or N.O "cringe" and "try hard".
I know sad songs like The Truth Untold can make fans cry, but for me N.O made my teenager self cry bc of how relatable it was. I love it when BTS performs their debut songs. I hope BTS knows their debut was anything but cringe and try hard. It was the best thing to ever happen in kpop.