Studio Album · No. 1
Dark & Wild Songwriting Credits by BTS
Produced by Pdogg, Suga, Slow Rabbit, Supreme Boi, Bang Si-hyuk, Shawn, Lee Ho-hyoung, SiMo
Big Hit Entertainment
K-popHip HopR&B
86%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether BTS carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by BTS
2 tracksoutside writers
BTS's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist86%
Composer86%
Producer7%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
12
Lyricists
8
Producers
424,658 copies (South Korea)
Worldwide Copies Sold
2014
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Bonsang (Album Division), 29th Golden Disc Awards (2015)
Data Insight
Dark & Wild, BTS's debut Korean studio album, was built around the Big Hit production team led by Pdogg, who co-wrote and produced most of the record alongside collaborators such as Supreme Boi, Brother Su, and Slow Rabbit. The group's rap line drives much of the writing: RM, Suga, and J-Hope contribute lyrics and raps throughout, most directly on "BTS Cypher Pt. 3: Killer," where the three trade verses. Tracks like "War of Hormone" and "Danger" pair hip hop production with pop hooks, while "Let Me Know," co-written by Suga, leans into R&B. The album frames teenage frustration and first love through the group's own pens rather than relying solely on outside songwriters.
Dark & Wild is BTS's first Korean studio album, released August 20, 2014 on Big Hit Entertainment. It built on their earlier mixtapes and EPs, with the rap line (RM, Suga, J-Hope) driving the lyrical content and Pdogg serving as the primary producer.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro: What Am I to You
|
PdoggRM | PdoggRM | Pdogg | RM (Rap, Vocals) |
| 2 |
Danger
#58
|
PdoggThanh BuiBang Si-hyukRMSugaJ-Hope | PdoggThanh BuiBang Si-hyukRMSugaJ-Hope | Pdogg | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 3 |
War of Hormone
#173
|
PdoggSupreme BoiRMSugaJ-Hope | PdoggSupreme BoiRMSugaJ-Hope | Pdogg | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 4 |
Hip Hop Lover
|
PdoggRMSugaJ-Hope | PdoggRMSugaJ-Hope | Pdogg | RM (Rap)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap) |
| 5 |
Let Me Know
|
SugaPdoggRMJ-Hope | SugaPdoggRMJ-Hope | SugaPdogg | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Rain
|
Slow RabbitRMSugaJ-Hope | Slow RabbitRMSugaJ-Hope | Slow Rabbit | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 7 |
BTS Cypher Pt. 3: Killer
|
Supreme BoiRMSugaJ-Hope | Supreme BoiRMSugaJ-Hope | Supreme Boi | RM (Rap)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Supreme Boi (Guest Rap) |
| 8 |
Interlude: What Are You Doing
|
Not documented | Slow Rabbit | Slow Rabbit | RM (Vocals)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Vocals)J-Hope (Vocals)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Can You Turn Off Your Phone
|
PdoggRMSugaJ-Hope | PdoggRMSugaJ-Hope | Pdogg | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Blanket Kick
|
Bang Si-hyukShawnSlow RabbitPdoggRMSugaJ-Hope | Bang Si-hyukShawnSlow RabbitPdoggRMSugaJ-Hope | Bang Si-hyukShawnPdogg | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 11 |
24/7=Heaven
|
PdoggSlow RabbitRMSugaJ-Hope | PdoggSlow RabbitRMSugaJ-Hope | Pdogg | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 12 |
Look Here
|
Lee Ho-hyoungJinboRMSugaJ-Hope | Lee Ho-hyoungJinboRMSugaJ-Hope | Lee Ho-hyoung | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 13 |
2nd Grade
|
Supreme BoiRMSugaJ-HopePdogg | Supreme BoiRMSugaJ-HopePdogg | Pdogg | RM (Rap)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap) |
| 14 |
Outro: Does That Make Sense?
|
SiMoSupreme Boi | SiMoSupreme Boi | SiMoSupreme Boi | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 16 contributors
R
RM
Writer · Vocals
S
Suga
Writer · Producer · Vocals
J
J-Hope
Writer · Vocals
P
Pdogg
Writer · Producer
SR
Slow Rabbit
Writer · Producer
SB
Supreme Boi
Writer · Producer · Guest Rap
BS
Bang Si-hyuk
Writer · Producer
LH
Lee Ho-hyoung
Writer · Producer
S
Shawn
Writer · Producer
S
SiMo
Writer · Producer
J
Jinbo
Writer
TB
Thanh Bui
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Dark & Wild
What is BTS's Dark & Wild and when was it released?
Dark & Wild is BTS's debut Korean-language studio album, released on August 20, 2014, through Big Hit Entertainment. It followed the group's earlier extended plays and collected 14 tracks, including the singles "Danger" and "War of Hormone."
What are the singles from BTS's Dark & Wild?
The album produced two singles, "Danger" and "War of Hormone." "Danger" peaked at number 58 on the South Korean Gaon Digital Chart, and "War of Hormone" reached number 173 on the same chart.
Who produced Dark & Wild?
The album was led by Big Hit's in-house producer Pdogg, who co-wrote and produced most of the tracks. Other contributors included Supreme Boi, Brother Su, and Slow Rabbit, working alongside the group's rap line.
Did BTS members write songs on Dark & Wild?
Yes. RM, Suga, and J-Hope are credited as writers on many tracks, contributing lyrics and raps rather than leaving the writing entirely to outside songwriters. Suga, for example, has a writing credit on the R&B-leaning "Let Me Know."
What is "BTS Cypher Pt. 3: Killer" on Dark & Wild?
"BTS Cypher Pt. 3: Killer" is the third entry in BTS's recurring Cypher series and features the group's three rappers, RM, Suga, and J-Hope, trading verses. It continues the hip hop showcase format the group had used on earlier releases.
What is the song "War of Hormone" about?
"War of Hormone" is an upbeat hip hop track about teenage attraction and hormones, written from a young male perspective. It was promoted as a single from Dark & Wild and became one of the album's better-known tracks despite its modest chart peak.
How well did Dark & Wild sell?
Dark & Wild sold 424,658 copies in South Korea. It reached number 2 on the Gaon Weekly Albums Chart and placed at number 14 on the 2014 Gaon year-end albums chart.
Did Dark & Wild win any awards?
Yes. The album earned BTS a Bonsang in the Album Division at the 29th Golden Disc Awards held in January 2015, an early recognition for the group before their later international success.
What genres does Dark & Wild cover?
The album blends K-pop with hip hop and R&B, anchored by the rap line's verses and Pdogg's production. Tracks range from the hip hop of "War of Hormone" and "BTS Cypher Pt. 3: Killer" to softer R&B cuts like "Let Me Know" and "Rain."