Idol (BTS)

Love Yourself Gyeol 'Answer' Cover

Artist

BTS

Song

IDOL

Lyrics

"hitman" bang, Roman Campolo, Pdogg, RM, Supreme Boi, Ali Tamposi

Music

"hitman" bang, Roman Campolo, Pdogg, RM, Supreme Boi, Ali Tamposi

Other Information

Vocal & Rap Arrangement: Pdogg, Supreme Boi

Main Vocals: RM, J-HOPE, SUGA, V, Jimin, Jungkook, Jin

Gang Vocals: Supreme Boi, RM, Jungkook, J-HOPE

Chorus: Supreme Boi, Jungkook

Keyboard: Pdogg

Synthesizer: Pdogg

Digital Editing: Pdogg, Supreme Boi, Adora, Hiss noise

Recording Engineer: Pdogg, Supreme Boi

Mix Engineer: James F. Reynolds

Producer: Pdogg, Supreme Boi, "hitman" bang, Roman Campolo, Ali Tamposi, RM

Information

"IDOL" is a song recorded by BTS. It was first released on their compilation album Love Yourself Gyeol 'Answer' as track #15. An alternative version, featuring Nicki Minaj, was included as a bonus track of the digital edition of the album. This version has an extra bridge rapped by her.

On July 3rd, 2019 a Japanese version was released as a B-side on the single "FAKE LOVE / Airplane pt.2 and later on their fourth Japanese album MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 ~THE JOURNEY~ as track #6.

Live Performances

• [2018.08.30] M! Countdown
• [2018.08.31] Music Bank
• [2018.09.02] Inkigayo
• [2018.09.12] America's Got Talent
• [2018.09.25] The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
• [2018.09.26] Good Morning America
• [2018.10.12] The Graham Norton Show
• [2018.10.14] 2018 Korea-France Friendship Concert in Paris
• [2018.12.14] 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong
• [2018.12.25] SBS Gayo Daejeon
• [2018.12.31] MBC Gayo Daejejeon
• [2019.05.05] SBS Inkigayo SUPER CONCERT

Music Video

PV Shot

The music video for "IDOL" was released on August 24th, 2018, the same day as the release of the compilation album Love Yourself Gyeol 'Answer'. It became the most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours at the time. It also became the fastest to reach 100 million views in 2018 at that time.

The music video includes several references to Korean culture, traditions and stories.

On September 6th, 2018 another music video featuring Nicki Minaj was released. The theme is similar but it includes additional scenes featuring her, as well as a solo scene for her rapping part.

Credits:

Official Music Video

• Director: YongSeok Choi (Lumpens)
• Assistant Director: Guzza, MinJe Jeong, HyeJeong Park (Lumpens)
• Director of Photography: HyunWoo Nam(GDW)
• Gaffer: HyunSuk Song (Real lighting)
• Art Director: JinSil Park, Bona Kim (MU:E)
• Art Team: HyunSeung Lee, YeMin Ahn
• Construction Manager: SukKi Song
• Key Scenic artist: Yeongjun Hong, KwangHyun Lim, SangHyeok Seo
• Show Light: SungKeun Ma (A&T light)
• Lift Operating: Jong Kang

(Feat. Nicki Minaj) Music Video

• Director: YongSeok Choi (Lumpens)
• Assistant Director: Guzza, MinJe Jeong, HyeJeong Park (Lumpens)
• Director of Photography: HyunWoo Nam(GDW)
• Gaffer: HyunSuk Song (Real lighting)
• Art Director: JinSil Park, Bona Kim (MU:E)
• Art Team: HyunSeung Lee, YeMin Ahn
• Construction Manager: SukKi Song
• Key Scenic artist: Yeongjun Hong, KwangHyun Lim, SangHyeok Seo
• Show Light: SungKeun Ma (A&T light)
• Lift Operating: Jong Kang

• Co-Production Company - Freenjoy
• Executive Producer - Nathan Scherrer, Tiffany Suh
• Director of Photography: Justin Francis
• Production Designer: Susan Linss
• Line Producer: John Lathan, Brien Justiniano

Accolades

Awards

[W] = WON
[N] = NOMINATED

Genie Music Awards

[W] Best Dance Performance (Male)

[W] Best Music Video

[N] Song of the Year

E! People's Choice Awards

[W] Music Video of the Year

[W] Song of the Year

Mnet Asian Music Awards

[W] Favorite Music Video

[W] Best Music Video

Korea Popular Music Awards

[N] Best Digital Song

Gaon Chart Music Awards

[N] Song of the Year – August

Korean Music Awards

[N] Best Pop Song

[N] Song of the Year

Guinness World Records

• Most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours (surpassed)

TV Music Shows

• [2018.08.31] KBS Music Bank #1
• [2018.09.02] SBS Inkigayo #1
• [2018.09.05] MBC Show Champion #1
• [2018.09.07] KBS Music Bank #1
• [2018.09.09] SBS Inkigayo #1
• [2018.09.12] MBC Show Champion #1
• [2018.09.14] KBS Music Bank #1
• [2018.09.16] SBS Inkigayo #1

Melon Popularity Award

• [2018.09.03] Weekly Popularity Award
• [2018.09.10] Weekly Popularity Award
• [2018.09.17] Weekly Popularity Award
• [2018.09.24] Weekly Popularity Award
• [2018.10.01] Weekly Popularity Award

Disambiguation

IDOL

Found on the Love Yourself Gyeol 'Answer' compilation album as track #15. This is the standard version of the song.

IDOL (Feat. Nicki Minaj)

Found on the Love Yourself Gyeol 'Answer' compilation as a bonus track. It features Nicki Minaj.

IDOL -Japanese ver.-

Found on the MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 ~THE JOURNEY~ album as track #6. This is the Japanese version of the original song.

External Links

• Official YouTube Channel: Official Teaser | Official Music Video | Official Music Video (Feat. Nicki Minaj)
• Listen on Spotify: 'IDOL' | 'IDOL (Feat. Nicki Minaj) | 'IDOL -Japanese ver.-'