No More Dream

No More Dream

BTS

The song is the lead single that BTS debuted with in 2013. It was received with strong impressions within the k-pop industry, for it’s honest and motivational lyrics, and it’s authenticity (compared to other k-pop songs at the time).

The self-penned song, along with its strong hip-hop beat, criticized the lack of passion in young people, and their lack of dreams. It reminisces ‘90s rap songs, remade with a contemporary style.

Promotions for the song started when the first teaser was released on June 6, 2013. Following that, the second teaser was released on June 9, 2013, three days later. The official MV was released two days before BTS' official debut.

On June 12, 2013, one day before BTS' official debut in South Korea, they’ve made a showcase at their press release on Melon (at the Ilji Art Hall in Seoul). A day later, BTS performed “No More Dream” on M Countdown, marking their official debut.

Promotion attempts for the song proved to be successful, and the song made headlines, despite the group being rookies and coming from a small and almost bankrupt company. The song debuted at #14 on the Billboard World Digital Songs and remained on the chart for three consecutive weeks.

However, the song received a negative backlash as well. In a 2019 video of BTS reacting to their Debut Stage, Jin commented on how South Korea netizens jeered at “No More Dream” hip-hop concept by implying that it was old fashioned and embarrassing.