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In a monumental tribute to the solo careers of BTS’s seven members, Rolling Stone has released the first-ever comprehensive ranking of all 177 solo songs by RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Published on August 8, 2025—just two months after the group’s full reunion following military enlistments—the list has ignited passionate reactions from ARMYs worldwide, celebrating the genre-spanning work of each artist while questioning controversial placements and exclusions 112.
Methodology and Scope
Rolling Stone established strict criteria for inclusion: only songs released after BTS’s 2013 debut where a member was credited as the main artist. This encompassed mixtapes, solo albums, and equal-billing collaborations but excluded features, pre-debut tracks, and one-off live performances. The ranking aimed to reflect the “vast and rich” artistic universe each member built beyond the group, highlighting their unique voices across hip-hop, pop, R&B, and experimental genres 116.
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Top 10 Songs: Rap Line Dominates
The rap line’s influence was evident in the top 10, where RM’s reflective song “Seoul” came in at number one. J-Hope’s explosive “More” (No. 3) and Suga’s forceful “Haegeum” (No. 2) followed, showcasing their production skills and lyrical profundity. The vocal line’s highest entries were Jin’s poignant ‘The Astronaut’ (No. 9) and upbeat ‘I’ll Be There’ (No. 4). V’s jazzy ‘Slow Dancing’ (No. 5) and Jung Kook’s fan-dedicated ‘My You’ (No. 6) completed list 16.BTS Songs Ranks
Table: Rolling Stone’s Top 10 BTS Solo Songs
| Rank | Song | Member | Album/Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seoul | RM | Indigo (2022) |
| 2 | Haegeum | Suga | D-Day (2023) |
| 3 | More | J-Hope | Jack in the Box (2022) |
| 4 | I’ll Be There | Jin | Happy (2025) |
| 5 | Slow Dancing | V | Layover (2023) |
| 6 | My You | Jung Kook | Golden (2023) |
| 7 | With You | Jimin | Muse (2024) |
| 8 | Snooze | Suga | D-Day (2023) |
| 9 | The Astronaut | Jin | Single (2022) |
| 10 | Groin | RM | Right Place, Wrong Person (2024) |
Member Highlights and Omissions
The list featured tracks from their extended history of solo releases, including 49 by RM, 35 by Suga, and 27 by J-Hope. Vocal line members had fewer entries: Jin (19), Jimin (16), Jung Kook (16), and V (15) 10. Notable exclusions sparked debate, such as Jung Kook’s pre-Golden hit “Stay Alive” and the RM-V collaboration “4 O’Clock.” Rolling Stone also drew criticism for including skits and interludes (e.g., Suga’s “Skit” and J-Hope’s “Intro”) over full-length songs 10.
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Controversies and Fact-Checking
Fans and critics highlighted factual inaccuracies. Suga’s Agust D trilogy was miscredited to “Suga,” undermining his intentional artistic separation. Interpretations of lyrics were also contested: Jimin’s “Like Crazy” was erroneously described as sexually charged despite his interviews clarifying it reflects pandemic-era loneliness, while Jung Kook’s “Too Sad to Dance” was mischaracterized as a story about drunkenness rather than metaphor for emotional paralysis 10.
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Global Impact and Fan Reaction
BTS’s renewed group activities coincided with the ranking, increasing the prominence of their solo catalogs. ARMYs mobilized on social media to dispute placements—e.g., Jin’s “Background” ranked 173rd despite its lyrical depth—and share personal top 10s. Podcasts like Stanning BTS dedicated episodes to analyzing the list, praising deep cuts like RM’s “Wild Flower” and Suga’s “Amygdala” while lamenting underrated tracks 57.
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Legacy of Solo Careers
Each member’s discography reflects distinct themes:
In Right Place, Wrong Person and Indigo, RM examined identity and social pressure.
Suga (as Agust D) documented mental health struggles across three mixtapes.
J-Hope fused dance and hip-hop in Jack in the Box and Hope on the Street.
Jin embraced theatrical pop in Happy, with wins at the 2025 Korea First Brand Awards 8.
Jimin blended vulnerability and performance in FACE and MUSE.
V curated jazz-inspired nostalgia in Layover.
In FACE and MUSE, Jimin combined performance and vulnerability.
Conclusion: A Testament to Artistic Range
Rolling Stone’s list, despite its flaws, underscores BTS’s unparalleled ability to thrive as both a group and soloists. As the members reunite for new music, their individual work remains a testament to their artistic evolution—and a catalyst for conversations about how we evaluate music in the K-pop genre. As one critic noted, “BTS has produced some of the most intelligent, emotionally resonant songs in modern music”; this ranking is just the beginning of that recognition 1012.
