Studio Album · No. 3
Love Yourself: Tear Songwriting Credits by BTS
Produced by Pdogg, Charlie J. Perry, Steve Aoki, Jungkook, Hiss noise, lophiile, DOCSKIM, Slow Rabbit
BTS wrote 11 of 11 documented tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether BTS carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 4
Love Yourself: Tear keeps BTS's writing centered on Big Hit's production lead Pdogg and the Bangtan members, with RM, Suga, and J-Hope co-writing across the record and closing it together on "Outro: Tear." The album also widened the group's circle of international collaborators: Steve Aoki produced and features on "The Truth Untold," while American songwriter Ali Tamposi co-wrote the Latin-flavored "Airplane Pt. 2." Lead single "Fake Love" pairs that outside polish with the rap line's pens, capturing the album's theme of love built on a false self. The result balances maximalist production with lyrics about emptiness and the fear of not being loved for who you are.
Love Yourself: Tear is BTS's third Korean studio album, released May 18, 2018 on Big Hit Entertainment. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making BTS the first Korean act to top that chart. The album features electronic and EDM-influenced production alongside the group's signature hip-hop and pop sound.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro: Singularity
|
Charlie J. PerryRM | Charlie J. PerryRM | Charlie J. Perry | V (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Fake Love
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PdoggBang Si-hyukRM | PdoggBang Si-hyukRM | Pdogg | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 3 |
The Truth Untold
|
Steve AokiRoland SpreckleyJake TorreyNoah ConradAnnika WellsRMSlow Rabbit | Steve AokiRoland SpreckleyJake TorreyNoah ConradAnnika WellsRMSlow Rabbit | Steve Aoki | Jin (Vocals)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 4 |
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PdoggAdoraBobby JungRMMartin Luke BrownOrla GartlandSugaJ-Hope | PdoggAdoraBobby JungRMMartin Luke BrownOrla GartlandSugaJ-Hope | Pdogg | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Paradise
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lophiileMNEKRMSong Jae-kyungSugaJ-Hope | lophiileMNEKRMSong Jae-kyungSugaJ-Hope | lophiile | RM (Rap)J-Hope (Rap) |
| 6 |
Love Maze
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PdoggDJ SwivelCandace Nicole SosaRMSugaJ-HopeBobby ChungAdoraYoon Kita | PdoggDJ SwivelCandace Nicole SosaRMSugaJ-HopeBobby ChungAdoraYoon Kita | Pdogg | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Magic Shop
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JungkookHiss noiseRMDJ SwivelCandace Nicole SosaAdoraJ-HopeSuga | JungkookHiss noiseRMDJ SwivelCandace Nicole SosaAdoraJ-HopeSuga | JungkookHiss noiseAdora | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 8 |
Airplane Pt. 2
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PdoggRMAli TamposiLiza OwensRoman CampoloBang Si-hyukSugaJ-Hope | PdoggRMAli TamposiLiza OwensRoman CampoloBang Si-hyukSugaJ-Hope | Pdogg | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Anpanman
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PdoggSupreme BoiBang Si-hyukRMSugaJinbo | PdoggSupreme BoiBang Si-hyukRMSugaJinbo | Pdogg | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 10 |
So What
|
PdoggBang Si-hyukAdoraRMSugaJ-Hope | PdoggBang Si-hyukAdoraRMSugaJ-Hope | Pdogg | RM (Rap)Jin (Vocals)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap)Jimin (Vocals)V (Vocals)Jungkook (Vocals) |
| 11 |
Outro: Tear
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Shin Myung-sooDOCSKIMSugaRMJ-Hope | Shin Myung-sooDOCSKIMSugaRMJ-Hope | DOCSKIM | RM (Rap)Suga (Rap)J-Hope (Rap) |