Proof
by BTS
  • Record Label: Bighit
  • Release Date: Jun 10, 2022
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9.7

Universal acclaim- based on 5336 Ratings

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  1. nranisz
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    #TheMostBeautifulMoment is listening to the amazing masterpiece #YetToCome by our Precious 7 #BTS the lead track in the album #BTS_Proof The lyrics...The vocals.. Everything just blended perfectly...Thank you Bangtan
  2. jiminrynn
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This anthology album are very special and meaningful to BTS and ARMY. The concept photo and all the tracklist top tier. BTS work really hard on making this album and they deserve a huge achievement for this album. I'm so glad that i pre-order this album and it's really turned out really good.
  3. liz18
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Proof is an Anthology album providing insight of their vast discography consisting of different genres.
    It includes three new songs along with Born Singer, inspired by J.Cole's Born Sinner, which was previously available on soundcloud.
  4. Kendalind
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This album perfectly encapsulates nine years of love, hardship and triumph. It also holds the love BTS have for one another, their ARMY and most of all, their music. This is BTS in one complete package, ready to say goodbye to their past and open up the door to the future. I am so proud of them cause this album is full of our stories. Things only we would know as ARMY. Stories told atThis album perfectly encapsulates nine years of love, hardship and triumph. It also holds the love BTS have for one another, their ARMY and most of all, their music. This is BTS in one complete package, ready to say goodbye to their past and open up the door to the future. I am so proud of them cause this album is full of our stories. Things only we would know as ARMY. Stories told at every Festa and talk. Moments cherished. This is a living testament to who we are to the world and to each when they said it never happened. Proof is the evidence that they existed and every story is real.… Expand
  5. Palaura
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Proof has blown me away. Not only does it include highlights of BTS career spanning the last 9 years, but also includes new songs and demos. The new songs, “Yet to Come,” “For Youth, and “Run BTS,” plus a re-release of “Born Singers” are all amazing. I can’t decide which I like best!
  6. asmma
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    I’m a J.Cole fan I heard that they sampled one of his songs so I came here after listening to it and the whole album.. I didn’t know that BTS had this in them they’re talented and rap so well too the second verse in born singer was different and unmatched btw so shoutout to that dude
  7. Romana9876
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This is such a amazing Album i just love it lots. Rm jungkook suga jin v jimin jhope u guys r the best
  8. sesi
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This Anthology is a masterpiece. I am positively surprised with their new pieces (Yet To Come, Run BTS and For Youth). The remaining part of the album takes a listener for a BTS journey, from band's earliest releases to the newest singles. It shows raw songs of teenage guys with big dreams (example: No More Dream, N.O., Born Singer) and layered structures of men who got to achieve thoseThis Anthology is a masterpiece. I am positively surprised with their new pieces (Yet To Come, Run BTS and For Youth). The remaining part of the album takes a listener for a BTS journey, from band's earliest releases to the newest singles. It shows raw songs of teenage guys with big dreams (example: No More Dream, N.O., Born Singer) and layered structures of men who got to achieve those dreams with their hard work (example: Yet To Come). Digital albums offer two hours of music and it is advised to listen to them in the order that is listed as group always pays attention to this detail.

    CD 1 is a set of pieces that are important to the BTS as their major steps in their history. This part tells a story of the septet as a whole. For example there is I Need U that scored them their first award in domestic music programs. Then on CD 2 each member got a chance to choose two songs. Their pick is always on the point. We can see their individual grow in the band.
    Completed with CD 3 that is full of demo tracks and drafts from their past, it is a great gift, a 9-10 years worth of systematic production. For Youth being a gift for their fans ARMY (title is a nudge towards the fans, because the name is an abbreviation of Adorable Representative MC >for Youth    … Expand
  9. Rup511
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    I just love this album. I love how they make some amazing and unique songs everytime.
  10. pl0613
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    It's a brilliant album from BTS! Containing their lead tracks from their 9 years of musical history along with 3 new songs and cool demos. It's great for long time fans and for anyone new who wants to check out their music.
  11. Koosfairy
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    PROOF is the best album it collects all of tannies hit songs their memories and the 3 new songs are BANGER I love it so much
  12. 7minimin
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Beautiful anthology. Goes through all the different stages of their 9 years of work. The new tracks placements on the CDs complete the stories in such a wonderful way. The first CD starting with Born Singer and ending with Yet To Come is such a nice touch to their story. Run BTS has such exciting strong energy and For Youth is just wonderful to end the whole anthology with. a beautifulBeautiful anthology. Goes through all the different stages of their 9 years of work. The new tracks placements on the CDs complete the stories in such a wonderful way. The first CD starting with Born Singer and ending with Yet To Come is such a nice touch to their story. Run BTS has such exciting strong energy and For Youth is just wonderful to end the whole anthology with. a beautiful song for BTS and ARMY. I recommend buying the physical album to listen to CD 3's amazing demos!… Expand
  13. skyleriego
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this anthology album so much. This album shows the growth of BTS as a group and their their growth as a passionate musicians. The lead single Yet To Come - the lyrics reflect that their past was a best moment but the their beautiful moment is yet to come. Talking about the MV - the MV shows the key part of their previous MVs which so heartwarming. The song Run BTS is literally just a whole bop, the lyrics, the melody and the genre is just amazing. Lastly, is the For Youth - a song for army, it made me so much emotional it's so sweet and beautiful song. I love my best friends so much. 10/10 for this album!… Expand
  14. minmin11
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    The perfect anthology album which effectively highlights BTS' musical diversity and capabilities. Must listen for new and old fans alike!
  15. Karlaa
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This album is perfect for everyone who's willing to know BTS. However, it's an album created for army, their fans, as it generates nostalgia for the recapitulation of the entire history of the band, which has been accompanied by the fans.
  16. jmkittyboi
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    this album deserves alot of rewards, awards, trophies, and more. very meaningful album, really deserves the hype!
  17. Vijusha
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    they never failed to amaze with their wonderful music.. This anthology album is a masterpiece indeed
  18. Mochilove
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Un très bon album qui comprend tout le parcours de l'artiste. Les chansons sont tellement belles avec des paroles profondent
  19. taegukfilter
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    this album is very beautiful, besides being an anthology, its 3 new songs are remarkable, Yet to come is beautiful and my god RUN BTS is so good to hear, For Youth is a song that makes you cry so beautiful.
  20. nvshta
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This is the best album ever...Thank you BTS for this precious gift to us Armys...The best is Yet To Come...
  21. yonformin
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    I don't know about y'll but I need whatever that crack they mixed in Run Bts in my veins and soul
  22. Manvi
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This album really showcases their entire journey of since 2013 up till 2022 from being laughed at to raising to the top this album shows their path .this album is the proof of their hardwork and dedication of those 7 angels
  23. sinwm
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Proof is the most meaningful and special album in the BTS discography. They bravely showed how they grew and developed. They came from the bottom to the highest with their blood, sweat and tears. They worked really hard and this album is amazing.
  24. karlafm24
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This was a journey from start to finish. Disc 1 alone takes you on a journey along with their whole career up to date. Disc 2 gives you insight into how they feel about their music and how in tune they are with their fans, picking fan-favorite songs to display their artistry. Disc 3 was a gift bearing demos fans have been begging for for years, showing how talented they are as even theThis was a journey from start to finish. Disc 1 alone takes you on a journey along with their whole career up to date. Disc 2 gives you insight into how they feel about their music and how in tune they are with their fans, picking fan-favorite songs to display their artistry. Disc 3 was a gift bearing demos fans have been begging for for years, showing how talented they are as even the demos could be singles off any album. This was truly a well-thought of piece of art.… Expand
  25. rkivestar_
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    The songs are so beautiful I can see they put a lot of effort into them. My personal favorite is run Bts, for youth, DNA & epiphany demo version and form the old songs born singer & of course no more dream. I wanna add that I really like how they arranged the song. I’m proud to witness such a thing. Let’s walk together till the end I became an army in 2018 and probably that’s the bestThe songs are so beautiful I can see they put a lot of effort into them. My personal favorite is run Bts, for youth, DNA & epiphany demo version and form the old songs born singer & of course no more dream. I wanna add that I really like how they arranged the song. I’m proud to witness such a thing. Let’s walk together till the end I became an army in 2018 and probably that’s the best decision I’ve made so I’ll walk with you till the end… Expand
  26. Bubblebuddy
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    It’s a celebration of the BTS’s incredible discography from their debut up to the present. The title track “Yet To Come” is a stunning tribute to their previous eras while making a commitment to their fans that they will continue moving forward creating beautiful music. Run BTS is an upbeat track modestly boasting what made them successful and last throughout the years. For Youth is aIt’s a celebration of the BTS’s incredible discography from their debut up to the present. The title track “Yet To Come” is a stunning tribute to their previous eras while making a commitment to their fans that they will continue moving forward creating beautiful music. Run BTS is an upbeat track modestly boasting what made them successful and last throughout the years. For Youth is a touching fan song reminiscent of the earlier boy groups. Stunning vocals and smooth rap. It also has Born Singer, a reinterpretation of Born Sinner by JCole. Released a week after their debut in 2013, it is amazing to see them finally able to release the song officially. And the rest of the tracks are a wonderful glimpse to their evolution as artists and what made their fans stand by them and support them theought the years.… Expand
  27. Seesawlover__
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    The album starts with BORN SINGER and the echo chorus at the end is so beautiful. No more dream is the band's debut song which now gives nostalgia.The lead songs of every era since past 9 years then go with flow with the title track Yet to come at last of cd1.The lyrics and references to old Mv scenes is beautiful. RUN BTS is their Best song of cd2 and "good music got them, good teamThe album starts with BORN SINGER and the echo chorus at the end is so beautiful. No more dream is the band's debut song which now gives nostalgia.The lead songs of every era since past 9 years then go with flow with the title track Yet to come at last of cd1.The lyrics and references to old Mv scenes is beautiful. RUN BTS is their Best song of cd2 and "good music got them, good team goddammit" IS SUCH A POWERFUL LINE.With various solo songs the album continues to give different unique flavors of each members.Dive into it you wont regret.For youth is the last song which is mesmerizing with "young forever" army voice in the start and goes so smoothly i let out a sob damn I can play it in my wedding.The cd3 is full of demo versions of various old songs and TONY MONTANA WITH JIMIN IN IT OH GOD damn love it.Also release epiphany demo version on STREAMING PLATFORM PLEASE I BEG IT IS SO GOOD.

    LOVE THE WHOLE ALBUM AND YES THIS IS THEIR PROOF!!    … Expand
  28. Bantanie
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BTS presented us with the best album of this year. It contains 3 new songs, each of them carries different feelings. The album includes 9 years of their efforts and fatigue and how they reached this stage of development. The main song has abundant meanings that take you to the world of bts through time and the song RUN BTS carries music The amazing, enthusiastic pop. It is truly a legendary song that will not be repeated by all the members who performed it professionally. As for For Youth, it is an ARMY song. When you start listening to it, it brings nostalgia and emotion to you and brings back memories of ARMY with BTS. Let us agree that this album is a masterpiece of BTS.… Expand
  29. MRJenison
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    From the very first hip-hop-inspired debut track No More Dream, a rebellious cry for a South Korean youth drowning in expectations, to the album BE exploring the emotional rollercoaster we've all lived through during the covid years, Bangtan Sonyeondan (or BTS) has always sought to write truth to power, to society, to their fans and to themselves. The monumental release of their aptlyFrom the very first hip-hop-inspired debut track No More Dream, a rebellious cry for a South Korean youth drowning in expectations, to the album BE exploring the emotional rollercoaster we've all lived through during the covid years, Bangtan Sonyeondan (or BTS) has always sought to write truth to power, to society, to their fans and to themselves. The monumental release of their aptly named anthology Proof is a milestone few musicians reach and the oldest member has yet to reach the age of 30.
    The 3 CDs each have a distinct purpose: CD1 is a chronological order of their lead singles, CD2 contains 1 subunit song and 1 solo song chosen by each member and CD3, only available with a physical copy as an exclusive gift to their enormous fan base ARMY, is an intimate collection of unreleased tracks and demos. Each CD has a new official track and CD1 starts out with Born Singer, a 2013 rewritten version of J. Cole's Born Sinner previously only available on SoundCloud. All in all, Proof contains 48 vastly different tracks covering topics from social injustice, mental health, friendships, youth rebellion, self-individuation and an ever-present devotion towards their diverse and equally devoted ARMY, a fanbase almost as famous as the band itself.
    If you have only heard their English Language smash hits Dynamite and Butter, you are in for a surprise. BTS are masters of hybrid music; blessed with spectacular vocals from V, Jimin, Jungkook and Jin covering both intense, deep notes and crystal clear, airy falsettos and arguably some of the best rappers Asia has to offer in RM, SUGA and JHope, BTS can literally do any genre. But what Proof demonstrates is that not only do the group play with whichever genre they want, they also do it exceedingly well. If disco-inspired Dynamite and funky Butter made you want to move, you’ll definitely be well exercised after jumping around to electronica/hip-hop-track Fire or IDOL, a dance track celebrating South African music and Korean traditional instruments. You can sway to moombahton/trap-song Blood, Sweat & Tears or neo-soul-inspired Singularity, and finally turn introspective with the epic pop rock ballad Spring Day, a song that has not left the South Korean hit list since its release in 2016.
    The real gems, however, are for those ready to explore the often exquisite lyrics penned mostly by the band members themselves. RM, their most prolific writer closely followed by SUGA and JHope, is a master of metaphors, clever wordplay and quirky observations as observed in his solo Intro:Persona and the charming little pop-tune Dimple. While the language barrier may fool lazy people into believing that their music is inaccessible, there are plenty high quality fan translations available and the cultural insights they provide along the lyrics are quite enlightening.
    For old fans the new songs are naturally of particular interest. The lead single Yet to Come is that signature blend of pop and hip-hop which is BTS’s trademark, an introspective ode to the 9 years now in the past and a promise of even better things to come. Run BTS is an absolute A++ track, reminiscent of the aggressive, cocky rap of especially BTS’s early years and you are almost guaranteed to see that evolve into a viral dance challenge on TikTok. If you do nothing else, at least do yourselves the favor of playing it at least once. The final new official track For Youth closes CD3 as a pure love song to their fans and while the receiver of the message is quite clear, you’d have to have a heart of stone if you don’t feel just a little moved.
    To make a summary that truly encapsulates what Proof contains is not possible. If you take nothing else away from this review, it should be this: Do not make the mistake of labelling BTS. This is a group that has converted heavy metal fans, classical musicians, scholars, journalists, authors, politicians, business professionals, young and old, men and women into dedicated fans. For eclectic music lovers like myself, every part of their discography has something to offer, either musically, lyrically or both. Do yourself the favor of giving Proof a chance – you just might find a new world waiting.    … Expand
  30. uhmadrian
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    One of my favourite bts albums by far. love being able to listen to born singer properly, and cd 3 personally saved my life.
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  1. The Quietus
    Jun 30, 2022
    80
    Proof serves as a nostalgia trip for long-time fans of the septet and a summary introduction for the curious. With thirty old songs, three completely new tracks, and eleven new versions of well-loved classics, this album marks a satisfying closure to their first nine years as a group.
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  2. Consequence
    Jun 10, 2022
    91
    For fans who were sucked in during the time of “Dynamite” or “Butter” and haven’t dug into their back catalogue just yet, they might be surprised to discover just how broad of a range these songs can stretch. ... Disc 3 is a whole different kind of time capsule: there are 11 unreleased demos, two brand new tracks (“Quotation Mark” and “For Youth”), and one previously-shelved track (“Young Love”) that peel back the curtain on BTS as artists like never before.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Jun 10, 2022
    80
    The three-CD set surveys their story so far, offers fascinating glimpses of roads not taken, and contains must-hear new music.
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