School Trilogy[1] (학교 3부작) is the first Korean-language and Japanese-language era of BTS' career. It started on June 12, 2013 with their Korean debut single album "2 COOL 4 SKOOL" and officially finished on November 20, 2014 with "Danger (Mo-Blue-Mix) (Feat. Thanh)" music video.
Meanwhile in Japanese-language, the era started on May 23, 2014 with their first Japanese compilation album 2 COOL 4 SKOOL / O!RUL8,2? and officially finished on December 24, 2014 with their first Japanese studio album WAKE UP.
All the content released in this era has the concept of "a defiant teenager".[2] This era is the first part of the Chapter 1: Reflection of Youth and the first part of the BTS Chronicle.[2]
Members[]
Releases[]
Concept[]
All the Korean-language and Japanese-language content released in this era have the concept of "a defiant teenager"[2] as both have the same songs only in different languages.
Korean-language[]
- 2 COOL 4 SKOOL: An honest look at BTS's conviction and passion for making music with a message on resisting against social bias and oppression.[3]
- O!RUL8,2?: A Message to teens living a bleak life of pain and anguish that they have to find happiness in their lives before it's too late.[3]
- SKOOL LUV AFFAIR: An ode to dreams, happiness and love, with an emphasis on school and teen life.[3]
- "상남자 (Boy In Luv)": Title track, and is about a school bad boy who falls in love with a girl.[4]
- DARK & WILD: Acollection of tracks that explore the unique power of hip hop and demonstrate the musical direction BTS is taking,[3] and the meant is to be a direct continuation of the theme in their previous release.[5]
- "Danger": Title track, and is about a man who has started dating but isn’t receiving equal attention from the girl he loves.[5]
- "호르몬 전쟁 (War of Hormone)": Follow-up track, and is about the raging hormones a hot-blooded young man feels when he sees a girl who is perfect front and back, and top to bottom.[6]
Japanese-language[]
- 2 COOL 4 SKOOL/ O!RUL8,2?: BTS' first Japanese compilation album.
- "NO MORE DREAM -Japanese Ver.-": BTS' debut Japanese single.
- "BOY IN LUV -Japanese Ver.-": BTS' second Japanese single.
- "DANGER -Japanese Ver.-": BTS' third Japanese single.
- WAKE UP: BTS' first Japanese studio album containing all previously released singles.
Content[]
List of content released in this series.
Title | Type | Released |
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"2 COOL 4 SKOOL" | Single album | June 12, 2013 |
'No More Dream' Official MV | Music video | |
'No More Dream' Official MV (Choreography Version) | Music video | June 17, 2013 |
'We Are Bulletproof Pt.2' Official MV | Music video | July 16, 2013 |
O!RUL8,2? Comeback Trailer | Comeback trailer | September 5, 2013 |
O!RUL8,2? | Mini album | September 11, 2013 |
'N.O' Official MV | Music video | |
SKOOL LUV AFFAIR 'Skool Luv Affair' Comeback Trailer | Comeback trailer | February 2, 2014 |
SKOOL LUV AFFAIR | Mini album | February 12, 2014 |
'상남자 (Boy In Luv)' Official MV | Music video | |
'상남자 (Boy In Luv)' Official MV (Choreography Version) | Music video | February 20, 2014 |
'하루만 (Just One Day)' Official MV | Music video | April 6, 2014 |
SKOOL LUV AFFAIR SPECIAL ADDITION | Repackage album | May 14, 2014 |
DARK & WILD 'What Am I To You' Comeback Trailer | Comeback trailer | August 5, 2014 |
DARK & WILD | Studio album | August 19, 2014 |
'Danger' Official MV | Music video | |
'호르몬전쟁' Official MV | Music video | October 21, 2014 |
"Danger (Mo-Blue-Mix) (Feat. Thanh)" | Digital single | November 20, 2014 |
'Danger (Mo-Blue-Mix) (Feat. Thanh)' MV | Music video |
Title | Type | Released |
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2 COOL 4 SKOOL / O!RUL8,2? | Compilation album | May 23, 2014 |
'NO MORE DREAM -Japanese Ver.-' Official MV | Music video | May 25, 2014 |
"NO MORE DREAM -Japanese Ver.-" | Single | June 4, 2014 |
'BOY IN LUV -Japanese Ver.-' Official MV | Music video | July 4, 2014 |
"BOY IN LUV -Japanese Ver.-" | Single | July 16, 2014 |
'Danger -Japanese Ver.-' Official MV | Music video | November 9, 2014 |
"DANGER -Japanese Ver.-" | Single | November 19, 2014 |
WAKE UP | Studio album | December 24, 2014 |
Events[]
List of events promoting the releases from this era.
Tours[]
- BTS Live Trilogy Episode II: The Red Bullet (October 17, 2014–August 29, 2015)
- BTS's First Japan Tour-Wake Up: Open Your Eyes (February 10–19, 2015)
Concerts[]
- BTS Live Trilogy Episode I: BTS Begins (March 28–29, 2015)
Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ Weverse Magazine: The Power of BTS’ Music
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 BTS Brand eXperience Design Renewal
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Proof Discography Guide
- ↑ BTS Releases Dance Version of “Boy in Luv” Music Video
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 BTS Holds Comeback Showcase and Talks about New Album
- ↑ BTS Declares a “Hormone War” in New Music Video
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