Rolling Stone USA Names 'Spring Day' Top of 100 Greatest BTS Songs... "A Song That Transcends Any Nation or Culture" [K-EYES]

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New tracks from the new album Arirang also ranked within the top 10... Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest BTS Songs List

American music magazine Rolling Stone updated its "Top 100 Greatest BTS Songs" list on the 7th (local time) for the first time in four years, once again ranking "Spring Day" at number one. The update also included numerous tracks from the new album Arirang released in 2026, drawing strong reactions from fans.

Rolling Stone explained its reasoning, stating that "Spring Day," which begins with the simple phrase "I miss you," conveys complex emotions and delivers the most universal emotional impact across BTS's entire discography, particularly through RM's rap, its message of hope, and its emotional resonance connected to the 2014 Sewol ferry tragedy.

The publication praised the song as "a track that transcends any nation or culture." The top 10 rankings were: 1st "Spring Day," 2nd "Save Me," 3rd "Ddaeng," 4th "Fire," 5th "Silver Spoon," 6th "Body to Body," 7th "Black Swan," 8th "Blood Sweat & Tears," 9th "I Need U," and 10th "Dope."

The biggest highlight of this list is the strong performance of tracks from the Arirang album. After the group's full reunion, "Body to Body" immediately secured the sixth spot, while V's solo track "Into the Sun" ranked at number 26, earning recognition that new album tracks have joined the ranks of BTS's greatest songs. Meanwhile, "Ddaeng," a SoundCloud track never officially released as a single, drew attention by ranking third.

Fan reactions on X (Twitter) were as follows: @musthaveKTH expressed disappointment, saying, "House of Cards was left out?" while @AlexAllenPoe cheered, "Black Swan is finally loved. I prayed for this day." @vopeparadise stated, "Overall, no disagreement. However, Paradise should have been in the top 10," and @playafromanotha said, "No one understands my love for Fire and Dope." @mothzwithfun expressed surprise, noting, "Ddaeng isn't even an officially released track, yet it remains in history." @Pam simply remarked, "The queen (Spring Day) is still number one."

Meanwhile, Rolling Stone paid tribute alongside this list update, stating, "BTS's evolution—from early hip-hop roots to global pop icon status and the mature musical exploration of the Arirang album—is itself a history." The publication featured detailed explanations by professional writers on the musical significance and historical context of each track, offering more than just a ranking list and demonstrating a serious critical perspective on BTS's music.

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