The various collaborations of the group BTS have received positive reviews from foreign media.
On the 28th (local time), the American media Complex announced the '15 Best K-Pop and Rap Collaborations of All Time'. They selected outstanding works among collaborations between Korean artists and famous international rappers, with five songs by BTS making the list.
Jungkook's solo single 'Seven', J-Hope's solo single 'On the Street', the collaboration with Don Toliver 'LV Bag', RM and Wale's 'Change', and the group song 'Butter' were included, showcasing their global influence once again.
In particular, Jungkook's 'Seven' topped the list. Complex commented, "It's hard to imagine a more effective collaboration between K-Pop and rap," citing the song's success factors as its trendy sound, witty concept, Jungkook's voice and expressiveness, and Latto's powerful featuring.
J-Hope's songs made the list twice, proving his musicality. The media introduced J-Hope as "having established himself as a solo artist over the years," and stated, "'On the Street' shows inner depth through emotional lyrics and composition, while 'LV Bag' captures a more glamorous and energetic voice and performance."
Complex described RM and Wale's 'Change' as "one of the most memorable K-Pop and rap collaborations in recent memory," stating, "It's a song that addresses heavy themes while conveying a hopeful message." They highlighted the lyric "The world is gonna change" as representative.
BTS's group song also made the list. The selected track is a remix version of their global mega hit 'Butter', featuring American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Complex praised the collaboration's completeness, stating, "'Butter' is a song that topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and Megan Thee Stallion's participation added a new charm."
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
