BTS turn bathroom confessions into a Hot 100 hit with 'NORMAL'
BTS's Arirang B-side 'NORMAL' debuts at No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100, pairing Ryan Tedder's minimalist production with a bathroom-set video.
B-side track 'NORMAL' reaches No. 41 on Billboard Hot 100
'NORMAL,' a track from BTS's fifth studio album 《ARIRANG》, has entered the Billboard main singles chart 'Hot 100' at No. 41. This achievement is particularly notable as it is a B-side track rather than the title track 'SWIM.'
The album 《ARIRANG》 previously held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart for three consecutive weeks. 'NORMAL' is an alternative pop track featuring world-renowned producer Ryan Tedder, with lyrics that capture the abnormal pace of life the members experience and the value of finding normalcy within it.
Bathroom-set music video and minimalist sound composition
'NORMAL' is the ninth track on the album 《ARIRANG》. The music video is set in the private space of a bathroom, portraying the members in a way that differs from their stage personas.
In terms of sound, the track is built around heavy drum kicks and snare sounds. Instead of elaborate arrangements, the focus is placed on vocal texture and rhythmic stability. In particular, the vocals of the members, including Jin, deliver the song's narrative through powerful singing abilities and a singing rap style that unfolds like natural speech.
Simultaneous release of Korean and Instrumental versions
To meet the demands of the global fandom, both a Korean version and an Instrumental version of the song were released simultaneously. The music video was also released exclusively, highlighting the song's musical value from various perspectives.
