2 Cool 4 Skool Tracklist
2 Cool 4 Skool is the debut single album of Korean group BTS, released on June 12, 2013. The album consists of 9 tracks in total, with 2 of them being hidden tracks “Path/Road” and “Skit: On The Start Line”. It also includes their very first cypher which was an intro to the cypher series, “Outro: Circle Room Cypher”.
2 Cool 4 Skool was the first of the album series known as the School Trilogy which would later include the albums ‘O!RUL8, 2?’ and ‘Skool Luv Affair’.
On May 21, 2013, Big Hit Entertainment launched a countdown clock on their official website to prepare for their debut and comeback promotions.
On June 12, 2013, BTS had a press conference and debut showcase as their unofficial debut performance into the music industry. On June 13, their official debut stage on Mnet’s M Countdown began their promotion of 2 Cool 4 Skool on different music programs.
On May 26, 2013, a debut trailer was released on 1theK featuring hip-hop beats from the album’s intro track and an edgy theme as the aimed image for the No More Dreams Era. The caption read “Finally BTS will make their debut!” The first teaser for the album was uploaded on June 6, 2013, and revealed that “No More Dream” would be the title track. The lead single later entered the Billboard World Digital Songs) at #14 on June 29, 2013 and stayed on it for 3 consecutive weeks.
The member line-up was confirmed in the concept photo of the album released on BTS' Facebook page.
The official track list, design, and details of the physical album were revealed on BTS' Twitter account.
An MV for the lead single (and debut song) “No More Dream” was released on Kpop YouTube channel 1theK on June 11, 2013 and a dance version was added on June 16. An MV for another track,“We Are Bulletproof Pt.2,” was released 1 month later for follow-up promotions.
“2 Cool 4 Skool” Q&A
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What have the artists said about the album?
In an unboxing of the 2 Cool 4 Skool album (English translation of unboxing here) by Suga, one of the members of BTS, he said:
Really, as much as we’ve had hardships producing this album, we’ve had fun times as well. We tried very hard to make the lyrics just as relatable as it is enjoyable for teens and those in their 20’s to listen to. I’d really like it if you all have fun listening.
