My Top 15 Must-Listen Songs Of BTS

V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, Rapmon, Jimin and J-Hope (L-R)

Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS) debuted in 2013 but got recognized worldwide in 2017 with their album "Love Yourself: Her". This album made it to BillBoard 200 at No. 7, while "Wings" made it to No.26. Since all the clatter is about the Bangtan Boys nowadays (on a personal note, I am a #btsarmy too), I decided to list out my top 15 must-listen songs.

Please note that this list is subjective and it was really hard for me to pick some out of so many wonderful tracks. So if you have any favourites that have not been mentioned in the list, please feel free to drop the song name in the comment box.

In no particular order:-

1. Mic Drop
Album- Love Yourself: Her

Release Date- 18th September 2017

My favorite lines-

망할 거 같았겠지만 I'm fine, sorry
미안해 Billboard
미안해 worldwide
아들이 넘 잘나가서 미안해 엄마

 

2. Butterfly

Album- The Most Beautiful Moment In Life Pt.2

Release Date- 30th November 2015
My favorite lines-

넌 마치 Butterfly
멀리서 훔쳐봐 손 닿으면 널 잃을까
이 칠흑 같은 어둠 속 날 밝히는 나비효과
니 작은 손짓 한 번에 현실을 잊어 난

3. We Are Bulletproof

Album- 2 Cool 4 Skool

Release Date- 13th June 2013

My favorite lines-

하하 힙부심뿐인 형들은
불가능하다 했지 but
똑똑히 봐 이걸 impossible에 마침표
찍어 I’m possible 자 이제 됐니 boy

4. Boys With Fun

Album- Wake Up

Release Date- 24the December 2014
My favorite lines-

흥탄소년단 새벽달이 질 때까지
아 완전 신나 가식 따윈 집에 간 지
오래니까 니가 음치 혹은 박치라도
상관없어 눈치 따윈 빨리 줘 개나 줘
흥이 난다 흥이 흥이 흥이 나

5. Baepsae

Album- The Most Beautiful Moment In Life Pt.2

Release Date- 30th November 2015
My favorite lines-

내 탓이라니 너 농담이지
공평하다니 oh are you crazy
이게 정의라니
You must be kiddin’ me!

 

6. I Need You

Album- The Most Beautiful Moment In Life Pt.1

Release Date- 29th April 2015
My favorite lines-

I need you girl
왜 혼자 사랑하고 혼자서만 이별해
I need you girl
왜 다칠 걸 알면서 자꾸 니가 필요해

7. House Of Cards

Album- Young Forever

Release Date- 2nd May 2016
My favorite lines-

입버릇처럼 말해
우린 결국엔 안 돼
그래도 난 계속 바래
마지막도 너와 함께라면 I’m okay

8. Fire

Album- Young Forever

Release Date- 2nd May 2016

My favorite lines-

Hey burn it up, 전부 다 태울 것 같이
Hey turn it up, 새벽이 다 갈 때까지
그냥 살아도 돼 우린 젊기에
그 말하는 넌 뭔 수저길래
수저수저 거려 난 사람인데
So what

9. Spring Day

Album- Wings: You Never Walk Alone

Release Date- 13th February 2017

My favorite lines-

You know it all

You’re my best friend

아침은 다시 올 거야

어떤 어둠도 어떤 계절도
영원할 순 없으니까

10. DNA

Album- Love Yourself: Her

Release Date- 18th September 2017

My favorite lines-

I want it this love I want it real love
난 너에게만 집중해
좀 더 세게 날 이끄네
태초의 DNA가 널 원하는데
이건 필연이야 I love us
우리만이 true lovers

11. Cypher Pt.3: Killer

Album- Dark And Wild

Release Date- 19th August 2014

My favorite lines-

이네 번째 앨범 정규의 관점 Cypher
이 트랙이 나오면 Hater들 완전 암전
불법인 이 씬에 이 곡은 합법, 함정
다 빠지겠지
매일 다들 Hang hang over bang
터져 나와 Swag

12. Blood, Sweat and Tear

Album- Wings: You Never Walk Alone

Release Date- 13th February 2017

My favorite lines-

Kiss me on the lips, lips
둘만의 비밀 너란 감옥에 중독돼 깊이
니가 아닌 다른 사람 섬기지 못해
알면서도 삼켜버린 독이 든 성배

13. Don't Leave Me

Album- Face Yourself (Japanese Version)

Release Date- 4th April 2018

My favorite lines-

Don't leave me
I believe Hashiridasu
No ending.. Kimi wa boku no kodou
Tatoe donna ame ni utarete mo
Tatoe donna yami ni kesarete mo
Sukuidasu yo kanarazu
Kimi wa hitori janai

14. Serendipity

Album- Love Yourself: Her

Release Date- 18th September 2017

My favorite lines-

우주가 우릴 위해 움직였어
조금의 어긋남 조차 없었어
너와 내 행복은 예정됐던 걸
Cause you love me and I love you

15. Young Forever

Album- Young Forever

Release Date- 2nd May 2016

My favorite lines-

니 목소릴 높여 더 멀리
영원한 관객은 없대도 난 노래할거야
오늘의 나로 영원하고파
영원히 소년이고 싶어 나

Some honourable mentions that almost made it to the list are Run (The Most Beautiful Moment In Life Pt.2, 30th November 2015), Dope (Young Forever, 2nd May 2016), Awake (Wings, 10th October 2016) and Miss Right (Skool Luv Affair, 14th May 2014).

I hope that you find this information helpful and inspire you to listen to these seven cupids sing. I could assure you BTS doesn't make music just for the sake of selling it but they tell their stories through these lyrics. Enjoy it!

P.S.- I'm going to be in so much trouble if my mom deciphers some of these lyrics. Hence, they are mentioned in Hangul and Romanized form.😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

Antonio Conte Calls Messi "The Best Player" And Cries Foul After The CL Loss Against FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona is the final team to make it to the Champions League Top 8 after the 3-0 victory over Chelsea. Messi and Dembele score while players of Chelsea tasted defeat.

The aggregate of the two leg played between Barca and the EPL Blues is 4-1. The second leg was initially dominated by the Chelsea side but Messi gave Barcelona the lead by scoring at 3 minutes into the game.

Chelsea tried to score an equalizer but did not see any fruit as openings were made but not utilized. At 20th minute, Messi went on to assist Dembele for the second goal of the night for the Blaugrana. Willian kept on punching the Barca defense but couldn't break through.

Marcos Alonso hit the free kick to the post missing out on a big opening. When Gerard Pique brought down Olivier Giroud in the second half, Chelsea saw a ray of hope but the challenge was denied.

The Blues saw 11 chances as compared to Barca with 6. But Messi swept the game off the English club when he scored the third goal at 63rd minute. Chelsea went out fighting and their manager had nothing but praises for their rivals.

"We are talking about the best player in the world," said Conte. "He scores 60 goals every season- he is super top player. Barcelona were very clinical."

Conte also appreciated the efforts of his own players stating, "I think we created many chances but we didn't take them.

"We didn't deserve to lose 3-0," said Conte. "We were a bit unlucky.

"I must be very proud about my players- they gave everything and we have to continue in this way, with this will to fight and desire to fight together."

FC Barcelona are now into Champions League quarter-finals along with Bayern Munich, Sevilla, Manchester City, Liverpool, AS Roma, Real Madrid and Juventus. The quarter-finals draw is highly anticipated by the fans across the football universe.

Barca's Road To Coutinho: First To Final Deal

FC Barcelona were able to sign Philippe Coutinho for £142m on Saturday from Liverpool and was unveiled to the fans on Monday at Camp Nou.

Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu with the newly signed player Philippe Coutinho

The ex-Liverpool midfielder has signed a 5-year deal with a buyout clause of £400m. The Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu mentioned that the club was eyeing the player since last summer.

The Bluagrana had presented three different deals to The Reds before coming into an agreement. While the Brazilian was ready for this dream move from the start, Fenway Sports Group denied any links of the player with Barca at the time.



The Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho

The Liverpool club was against the transfer as they didn't want the players to feel that they could have their way with the club. But when Coutinho started throwing tantrums in August, the coach, Jurgen Klopp was given the choice. Who was willing to sign away his midfielder as he did not want the atmosphere to change in the club effecting the other players.

Another factor that led to the signing was the reduction in transfer fee. While there was no confirmation in terms of number, but the Barcelona Sports Director mentioned that the January deal had a big price reduction.

Jordi Mestre, the Barcelona Sports Director, at the press conference

"The difference with the summer is that there has been a big reduction in the price. By desire of Liverpool, we cannot give the figures, but there has been a very important reduction. If I said something, it would be to break the pact we have with Liverpool.

"It's bad for me but we cannot give any figures."

It was reported that a figure of £11.5m was invested personal by Courtinho to make this deal go through. While welcoming him into the club, Mestre made a note to appreciate this effort.

"Philippe, welcome. We know that you have made a personal and economic effort," said Barcelona vice-president Jordi Mestre.

Philippe Coutinho with his Barcelona jersey of No.14

While the Brazilian mentioned that he was fulfilling his dream by making this transfer and thanked his previous club for staying true to their word.

"I'm very happy. Like I said before it's a dream. Thanks to lots of people, firstly God, my parents and my family who are here with me in every moment.

"I'd like to thank the president of FC Barcelona, the directors who had so much patience. I would like to thank Liverpool for the five years I had there and the directors, Mike Gordon who understood what I wanted, my dream, and they tried very hard to convince me to stay.

"They were men of their word with me and I gave them everything. It was the right time to come here."

Philippe Coutinho celebrating a goal while playing for Liverpool

Coutinho also thanked the Liverpool fans by saying, "To the fans who shared five years with me, thank you."

The Barcelona fans are both excited and anxious to see the Brazilian play but due to his thigh injury, he will be out of action for atleast a couple of weeks.

Edison Cavani and Angle Di Maria Shines in the Absence of Neymar Against Nice in 3-0 win

With last night's victory, Paris Saint Germain continues to lead the charts of Ligue 1. The match against Nice was missed by Neymar Jr due to suspension but his fellow forwards, Cavani and Di Maria, didn't let that effect the game as PSG won by 3-0.

The first goal came within two minutes of the game, when Di Maria took the free kick awarded to PSG and sent it flying into the crowd where the Uruguayan striker, who was the closest to the net connected with a header. The second goal was also Di Maria assisted. He sent the ball flying over the Nice players and found Cavani to recieve it on the other end.

A couple of attempts were made by the Nice players to score but none of them were successful. They did have good defence with a few exceptions. The third goal was a scramble for the ball that flew in, between Di Maria and the Brazilian defender, Dani Alves. While Dante, the other Brazilian defender and a player at Nice, tried to stop the ball but ended up with an own goal.

This clash left the Argentine forward, Di Maria lying on the pitch crumbled in pain but he was able to continue in the game. Cavani was seen to be in adrenaline rush throughout the play with two goals and an assist under his name. There was a momentary verbal spat between Cavani and the Nice forward, Mario Balotelli.

The ex-Barcelona star, Neymar Jr watch the whole game in the stands and appreciated the efforts of his teammates. PSG now stands with 9 wins in this season and on top of the points chart with a lead of seven points.

My List of Must-Watch Animes

Watching anime is one of my many pass-time pleasures, I blame it on Naturo. It got me hooked. I ended up patiently waiting for each episode and have seen the series more than a couple of time. If you are planning on venturing into the unknown lands of anime, I would recommend the following animes as they appealed to my imagination.

1. Naruto-

 

Naruto is a story about a boy who is treated as a pest by the whole town but he works towards creating friendship and bonds with the right guidence while working towards fulfilling his eternal dream of becoming the Hokage. His comareds and sensei (plural) help him in understanding what it is to be a good hokage. It is not a road that could be easily walked through but with his ninja way, will he make it? The answer lies in the anime. When you are done with Naruto, you will know that the story doesn't end there. So to get the final answer, also watching the Naruto Shippuden. I'm sure you will be compelled to.

 

2. Hunter x Hunter-

 

Hunter x Hunter is the story of a young boy Gon who wants to find his father who is a mystery to him. He has nothing but an image of a man on the shelf to call as his father until an unexpected meeting with a stranger in the forest who claims that Gon's father is a famous hunter. So begans the journey of Gon to become a hunter so he could one day find his father. I had my reservations about this one when I heard all the praises but after watching it, I join the league.

3. 91 Days-

This anime was released only last year with only 13 episodes. It's the story of a teenager named Avilio who comes back to Lawless with a hidden agenda. He makes his way through in to the mafia family of Vanetti but his intentions are not what they seem to be. He has a plan to bring them down. Will his dancing days in the mafia ruled land of Lawless lead to his death or will he succeed in his plan? The answer will be clear when you know who Angelo Lagusa is!

4. Full Metal Alchemist-

How far are you willing to go when it comes to family? Well for the Elric brothers, it is to hell and back. Two little boys try to bring back their mother from death using alchemy, the only problem is that they are unaware of the one rule of alchemy. To gain something you got to lose something. What they lose that night, set them on a journey to finding the true forms of alchemy and claiming back what has been lost that night. But at what cost this time? This anime holds a personal feel for me coz I have a big bother and I know like Edward, he will go to lengths of this world to fix me.

5. Samurai Champloo-

A guy who doesn't give a crap, an intense swordsmen and a thief- that's the combo here. They embark on a journey for vengeance. Along the way they come across different situations that makes the bond between these three strangers into one where they would willingly sacrifice their lives for each other but with a lot of humor. This one is for rolling on the floor and laughing while also having its moments of sorrow.

6. Attack on Titan-

Big beings that look like humans with no clothes, no brains and sometimes no skin trying to eat people around you. That's stuff from the nightmares. But to fight this nightmare is the Military Police Brigade who are equipped with these super cool gadgets that make them fly high enough to reach in level with the Titans and to kill or capture them. What's even more exciting is that some of the humans too could transform in to Titans but is it with their own accord? Here's a spoiler, one of the lead charater suffers from this transformation but does he/she even know of it? Watch it to know it.

7. Death Note-

Just a silly mistake of dropping a book with a super power of causing death of the person who's name is written in it. And who ends up getting it, one of the brilliant minds, Light Yagami. He decides to go after all the criminals who are causing trouble in his town. Guess what, even Ryuk (one of the soul reaper) also enjoyed aiding this teenager. But will he be outsmarted by L Lawliet the world renoun detective or will Light be always two steps ahead of L?

8. K anime

This is a story of a super cool guy named Yashiro with one flaw that he keeps forgetting his school issued PDA. Ain't such a crime. But being acused of murder of Tatara Totsuka, a HOMRA clansmen, is a crime. But did he really do it? Well when the Red clansmen will put their sword to his neck, we will know!

 

 

9.  Tokyo Ghoul-

 

How bad could a date go? As bad as your date turning into a Ghoul and attacking you. Ken Kaneki had to go through one such date which ended up with him in the hospital. After undergoing the operation, he ends up becoming part ghoul. Fortunately for him, he gets a Sensei in the oddest place, a coffee shop. He teaches him to mingle with the normal crowd without ending up eating them. Talk about troubles in life!

10. Bleach-

Ichigo Kurosaki lives in a world were hollows (ghost, not the friendly ones) are killed by Shinigami (soul reaper). In an accident his path crosses with one called as Rukia Kuchiki, who grants him the power of Shinigami due to desparate need of the hour. By the time I was about to give up on this anime, comes byakuya Kuchiki followed by Kisuke Urahara. Sometime you need an alternate motive to watch an anime. (Wink)

I hope you like the list that I have put up and that you enjoy watching them. As for the ones that did not make it to this list but are worth the while are- Fairy Tail, Pyscho Pass, Cowboy Bobep, Akatsuki No Yona, Steins Gate, Sword Art Online, etc.

 

Just a word of caution, these animes will have fillers inbetween but don't give up on watching them. Coz, after the filler comes the fun twists that set new course to the story.