2 Cool 4 Skool

2 Cool 4 Skool is the debut single album released by South Korean boy band BTS on June 12, 2013 through Big Hit Entertainment and distributed by Loen. The album was supported by two singles "No More Dream" and "We Are Bulletproof Pt.2". Commercially, it peaked at number five on the Gaon Album Chart in South Korea, and at number ten on Billboard's World Albums Chart in the United States. The album has sold over 300,000 copies as of June 2021.

2 Cool 4 Skool
Single album by
BTS
ReleasedJune 12, 2013 (2013-06-12)
Recorded2013
Genre
Length27:13
LanguageKorean
Label
Producer
BTS chronology
2 Cool 4 Skool
(2013)		 O!RUL8,2?
(2013)
Singles from 2 Cool 4 Skool
  1. "No More Dream"
    Released: June 11, 2013
  2. "We Are Bulletproof pt. 2"
    Released: June 16, 2013

A 3-disc version of the album was released in Japan through Pony Canyon in 2014.[1]

Background and release

On May 21, 2013 Big Hit Entertainment launched a countdown clock[2] on BTS website and uploaded a debut trailer[3] on May 26 on YouTube in preparations for BTS' debut album, 2 Cool 4 Skool and comeback promotions. It featured hip-hop beat with requisite deep voice over raps with the caption "Finally BTS will make their debut!" which packs a punch for a debut trailer.[4] The image teasers of the confirmed members[5] as well as concept photo of the album[6] was then released on their official Facebook page. Big Hit Entertainment revealed the track list[7] for this upcoming album on their official Twitter account. They also released the design and details of the physical album which it will be accompanied with its photobook and postcard.[8] They later released the first teaser, revealing that "No More Dream" would be their title track.[9]

Music videos

The music video for "No More Dream" was released on June 12, 2013[10] ahead of BTS debut showcase. "No More Dream" dance version was later released on June 16, 2013[11] in the middle of the group's promotion on music programs. The music video for "We Are Bulletproof Pt.2" was then released on July 16, 2013[12] for the group's further follow-up promotions. All the dance was choreographed by Son Sungdeuk while both "No More Dream" and "We Are Bulletproof Pt.2" music videos were directed by Zanybros.[13]

Composition

The lyrics of the album primarily reflected on the misunderstanding and prejudice towards them, criticism of the society that diminishes their dreams, and their anxiety and determination towards their future.[14] During the production of the album, Suga and RM rewrote the lyrics of "No More Dream" more than 20 times.[15]

Promotions

The group held a press conference and debut showcase on June 12, 2013, performing "No More Dream" and "We Are Bulletproof Pt.2",[16] marked their unofficial debut stage in South Korea music industry. BTS later made a successful debut stage on June 13[17] on Mnet's M Countdown marked the start of their promotion of the album on various South Korea music programs. Much later in 2015, BTS held a special concert[18] in support of the album. 2015 BTS Live Trilogy Episode I: BTS Begins was held for two days at Olympic Hall starting from March 28, 2015 with BTS performing songs from 2 Cool 4 Skool & O!RUL8,2? albums.

Commercial performance

BTS entered Billboard World Digital Songs for the first time with lead single, "No More Dream" at number 14[19] on June 29, 2013. The song stayed on the chart for three consecutive weeks. 2 Cool 4 Skool peaked at number 5[20] on week 31 Gaon Weekly Album Chart during "We Are Bulletproof Pt.2" promotion. A month and a half after its release, the album peaked at number 10[21] on July Gaon Monthly Album Chart. It was the sixty-fifth[22] best-selling album of South Korea Gaon Album Chart in 2013.

While the album peaked at number five in South Korea it was not a major hit, selling only 24,000 copies in 2013.[23]

Track listing

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database, unless otherwise noted.[24]

No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
1."Intro: 2 Cool 4 Skool" (featuring DJ Friz) Supreme Boi1:03
2."We Are Bulletproof Pt.2"
Pdogg3:45
3."Skit: Circle Room Talk" Pdogg2:11
4."No More Dream"
  • Pdogg
  • "Hitman" Bang
  • RM
  • Suga
  • J-Hope
  • Supreme Boi
Pdogg3:42
5."Interlude" Slow Rabbit0:52
6."좋아요" (Joayo / I Like It)
  • Slow Rabbit
  • RM
  • Suga
  • J-Hope
Slow Rabbit3:51
7."Outro: Circle Room Cypher"
Pdogg5:21
Total length:20:45
Physical album
No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
8."Skit: On the Start Line"RM"hitman" bang2:33
9."길" (Gil / Path)
  • RM
  • J-Hope
  • Suga
  • "hitman" bang
  • Pdogg
  • RM
  • J-Hope
  • Suga
  • "hitman" bang
  • Pdogg
3:48
Total length:27:06

Personnel

Charts

Sales and certifications
Chart Sales
South Korea (Gaon) 305,490[34]

Release history
Country Date Format Label Ref
South Korea June 12, 2013 CD, digital download
[35]
Various Digital download [36]

See also

References
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  34. Gaon Chart Sales:
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  36. References for 2C4S digital release in various territories:
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