About this album
Where they were
Released on May 18, 2018, 'Love Yourself: Tear' is BTS's third studio album and the follow-up to their acclaimed album 'Love Yourself: Her'. At this point in their career, BTS had achieved global recognition, solidifying their status as leaders in the K-pop genre and breaking into Western markets.
Why it matters
'Love Yourself: Tear' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking the first Korean album to top the chart. The album received critical acclaim for its emotional depth and thematic coherence, further establishing BTS as cultural icons and influential figures in addressing mental health and personal struggles through music.
Essential tracks
- "FAKE LOVE" — This track encapsulates the album's central theme of disillusionment in love, featuring a haunting melody paired with powerful choreography that resonated widely.
- "Magic Shop" — 'Magic Shop' serves as a comforting anthem for fans, using metaphorical imagery to convey themes of solace and emotional support amidst struggles.
- "Outro : Tear" — As the closing track, 'Outro : Tear' poignantly reflects on loss and heartbreak, encapsulating the emotional journey of the entire album.
Release Date
May 18, 2018
Artist Origin
South Korea
Tracklist
- 1 Intro : Singularity 3:17
- 2 FAKE LOVE 4:03
- 3 전하지 못한 진심 4:02
- 4 134340 3:50
- 5 낙원 3:30
- 6 Love Maze 3:41
- 7 Magic Shop 4:35
- 8 Airplane pt.2 3:38
- 9 Anpanman 3:52
- 10 So What 4:42
- 11 Outro : Tear 4:44