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“Run” has been described as a rock-dance song with lyrics about continuing to get up and run, even if obstacles continue to knock you down.[1] The song is composed in the key of F# minor at a tempo of 133 beats per minute.[2]
Editions[]
The Korean version of the song was not released as a separate single. Two official remixes—a Ballad Remix and Alternative Remix—were included on The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever compilation album, which was released on May 2, 2016.[3]
The Japanese version of "Run" was released as an individual single and included two B-side songs: "Butterfly", the Japanese version of the song of the same name from the original Korean EP, and "Good Day", an original Japanese track. Four editions of the single were made available:
Limited Edition [CD + DVD] (PCCA-4360): This edition included a DVD containing the album jacket photo shoot making-of footage.[4]
Regular Edition [CD Only] (PCCA-4361): This edition included 1 of 8 collectible photocards available only with first press albums.[5]
Loppi·HMV Limited Edition [CD + Goods] (BRCA-00072): This edition included a 13-page CD Jacket Desk Calendar with member photos.[6][7]
Pony Canyon BTS SHOP Edition [CD Only] (SCCA.00039): This was an Analog LP-sized Jacket edition with a large, full color photo insert.[8]
Music video and promotion[]
The teaser for the Korean version of the song was released by Big Hit Entertainment November 24, 2015, and the music video was released on November 30, 2015, in South Korea.[9] Both versions of the music video were directed by Choi YongSeok from Lumpens with Ko Yoojung, Lee Wonju, Ko Hyunji, and Jung Noori serving as assistant directors. The director of photography was Nam Hyunwoo of GDW. Other personnel are Joo Byungik the focus puller, Song Hyunsuk who served as the gaffer, Song Kwangho working the jimmyjib, and Lee Moonyoung who provided art.[10]
On December 7, 2015, the group received a weekly Melon Popularity Award for "Run".[citation needed] Later that month, Billboard ranked "Run" the third best K-pop song of 2015, where they wrote that it "found the perfect balance of their hardcore hip-hop style with sentimental leanings." They further added that "It's a song like this solidifies a group's place in K-pop."[12] "Run" additionally achieved the top spots on the music programsThe Show, Show Champion, and Music Bank.
^"防弾少年園 日本6thシングル 「RUN-Japanese Ver.-」" [BTS 6th Japanese Single "RUN-Japanese Ver.-"]. shop.ponycanyon.co.jp (in Japanese). February 17, 2016. Archived from the original on April 4, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
^Jeong Hee-seo (December 8, 2015). "방탄소년단, '더 쇼' 1위 등극 '정상 향해 RUN'" [Bulletproof Boy Scouts, 'The Show' 1st place 'RUN to the top']. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2020.
^Park Mi-ae (December 9, 2015). "방탄소년단, 'RUN'으로 두 번째 트로피…'쇼챔' 1위 등극" [BTS's second trophy with 'RUN' Ranked 1st in 'Show Champion']. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2020.
^Jeong Jiwon (December 16, 2015). "방탄소년단 '쇼챔피언' 2주연속 1위…거침없는 기세" [Bulletproof Boy Scouts 'Show Champion' 2 weeks in a row… Unstoppable momentum]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2020.
^Min Seulgi (December 11, 2015). "방탄소년단 1위, 변함없는 인기로 'RUN'" [# 1 in BTS, 'RUN' with unchanged popularity]. Star Today (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2020.
^Kim Eun-gu (January 8, 2016). "방탄소년단 'RUN' 역주행 끝에 '뮤뱅' 1위 탈환" [BTS retakes # 1 Music bank after running 'RUN']. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2020.
