BTS's timeless hit Spring Day has been officially recognized as one of the greatest songs of the 21st century, reaffirming its status as a modern classic that shaped the group's global rise.

Rolling Stone Ranks "Spring Day" No.37 Among 250 Greatest Songs

On October 8 (local time), Rolling Stone announced its list of the "250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century."Spring Day ranked 37th overall, the highest among Korean-language songs on the list.

The magazine praised, "Spring Day stands as a defining work by BTS, one of the biggest pop groups of the century. Its transcendent sense of loss, recovery, and hope resonates across cultures."

A Song That Defined an Era

Released in February 2017 as the title track of BTS's You Never Walk Alone album (a repackage of their second studio record), Spring Day blends Brit-rock and electronic sounds into an alternative hip-hop framework. Its heartfelt lyrics—co-written by RM and Suga—reflect personal experiences of loss and longing.

Rolling Stone highlighted the song's emotional depth, calling it "a powerful showcase of the group's unity and musical maturity." The track has often been described by fans as "the song that never leaves the charts."

Record-Breaking Legacy in Korea and Abroad

Domestically, Spring Day achieved legendary longevity. It became the first song in Melon's history to surpass 1 billion cumulative streams, and it still holds the record for the longest stay on the platform's daily chart, spanning nearly eight years.

Internationally, the track also made waves—entering the Billboard 200 at No.61 on the March 4, 2017 chart and remaining for two consecutive weeks, marking one of BTS's earliest entries into the U.S. market.

Looking Ahead: BTS Prepares 2026 Comeback

Meanwhile, BTS is currently working toward a spring 2026 comeback, with plans to release a new album and embark on a large-scale world tour—poised to begin a new chapter following their historic legacy led by songs like Spring Day.