
BTS’s new album titled “BE” is taking over the world by storm. Along with the title track, the third track, “Blue & Grey” composed and produced by member V is receiving heaps of praise from not only the fans but also critics and celebrities worldwide.
“Blue & Grey” is an acoustic pop ballad that V confirmed as a song he wrote for his upcoming mixtape. As per the star, after he shared the song with the members during the filming of “In The Soop,” which was televised earlier this year, they encouraged him to submit the song for the album.
It would not be wrong to say that “Blue & Grey” was one of the most-talked-about tracks pre-release. However, the world was not prepared for such a masterpiece. Since its official release, the fans have already concluded it as one of their favorites, commending the septet, especially V for his artistry.
taehyung's songwriting skills make me want to learn korean just so i can understand everything without having to rely on someone else's translations especially since translators always have a hard time to express the beauty of his words
— nadia (@innertaeyhung) November 20, 2020
poetic and heartfelt lyrics, mellow melody and emotional voice.. taehyung has learned and grown so much in writing, composing and producing music and performing songs. he knows how to touch our hearts through his vocals 🥺 pic.twitter.com/KwyEQdpY76
— ً (@OurPrideV) November 20, 2020
[INFO] After the release of BE, Blue & Grey conquered the trending spots in 43+ countries and trended Worldwide at #4. Blue & Grey was the highest trending B-side from BE
— TAE TOPIC (@thetaetopic) November 20, 2020
*We posted this late as Blue & Grey is still rising in multiple countries so we had to keep adding countries pic.twitter.com/gnrLbVqtwh
Aside from the fans, the track has also become one of the most critically acclaimed songs as various music critics have noted the ballad as a highlight in their album review.
LA TIMES noted “Blue & Grey” as a beautifully harmonized emotional track that documents the homebound lonely era of music that we are in today. While Metro UK remarked the track as one that acts as a time capsule, which is likely to connect with many who have struggled with their mental health. They also highlighted that it was refreshing for the world's biggest band to address anxiety and depression so candidly.
Los Angeles Times about Blue & Grey:
— BTS V USA 🇺🇲 (@BTSVUSA) November 20, 2020
“Blue & Grey” is beautifully harmonized bedroom emo, and like Swift’s “Folklore,” a document of this homebound, lonely era of music where we’re making the most with the tools we have at hand.#Taehyung #BTSV @BTS_twt https://t.co/cefTRUFwos
[INFO] Metro UK about Blue & Grey
— The Tae Print (@thetaeprint) November 20, 2020
“Blue & Grey acts as a 2020 time capsule and will likely connect with people who have struggled with their mental health. It’s refreshing for the biggest band in the world to address anxiety and depression so candidly” pic.twitter.com/MhAckMol89
Indigomusic notes the song as one that entrances the audience through its airy notes and whimsical runs. Additionally, Evening Standard UK named the track as the “schmaltziest moment of the album.” Elite Daily shared an entire article praising the lyrics noting it as a ballad that takes the fans on an emotional journey.
|Review| Indigomusic on "Fly to my room" and Blue & Grey:
— 풍경 ✧ (@sceneryfortae) November 20, 2020
".. after the crescendo of ‘Fly To My Room’, the acoustic hip-hop unit track, ‘Blue & Grey’, descends like a calming wind. Complete with airy notes and whimsical runs, the track prepares you for full attention" pic.twitter.com/BVMW5FmFyX
|Review| Evening Standard UK on Blue & Grey:
— 풍경 ✧ (@sceneryfortae) November 20, 2020
"Blue and Grey is by far the schmaltziest moment on the album, ticking all the boxes for all the feels: breathy, just-about together vocals, twinkling pianos, wistful strings, you name it." pic.twitter.com/LwvrbCr12b
.@BTS_twt' "Blue & Grey" lyrics are ruining me 💔 #BTS_BE #LifeGoesOnWithBTShttps://t.co/LUuQmkQuQ0
— Elite Daily (@EliteDaily) November 20, 2020
In addition to the media powerhouses, “Blue & Grey” has also received major love from renowned musicians and celebrities worldwide. Most notably, Lim Hyungjoo, one of the most respected operatic pop singers of South Korea who is also a voting member for the GRAMMYs, revealed that the ballad is infinitely on repeat as it is his favorite from the album.
[INFO] Lim Hyungjoo, a South Korean operatic pop (popera) tenor and voting member of the Grammy Awards mentioned on his instagram that Blue & Grey is his favorite song from the BE Album and the song that touches his heart and is on repeat infinitely
— TAE TOPIC (@thetaetopic) November 20, 2020
🖇 https://t.co/T8ctOYWlmC pic.twitter.com/ECLIYh8ZTN
Furthermore, popular South Korean singer Heize also liked the post by NIve, sharing his gratitude for the opportunity to work on the track. Jed Mala, one of the vocal powerhouses of the Philippines, and Teresita Ssen Marquez, a popular Filipino actress, also tweeted their love for the track.
@thisisnive taked about Blue & Grey on Instagram.
— TheLindoPress¹¹⁷ (@TheLindo___KTH) November 20, 2020
💥BONUS:
HEIZE liked the post 😊
👉https://t.co/87OrTxmtvN pic.twitter.com/05GOXyIWPm
Waaaahhh!!! Blue & Grey is breaking me! 😭😭😭
— jedmadela ⁷ (@jedmadela) November 20, 2020
Blue & Grey JUST HIT ME HARD. 🥺😭 #LifeGoesOnWithBTS
— Teresita Ssen Marquez (@wynmarquez) November 20, 2020
“Blue & Grey” is also steadily rising on the worldwide iTunes chart, becoming the second-highest charting song from the album. As of now, the song has charted in 38 countries, most notably, reaching the top three in the UK and the US.
[INFO] After Life Goes on, Blue & Grey is the second highest charting song on iTunes worldwide, charting in 38 countries. Fly to My Room is charting in 37 countries as the third highest track. pic.twitter.com/Aw7hs4yW4r
— TAE TOPIC (@thetaetopic) November 20, 2020
🇺🇸 iTunes US
— V Charts⁷ (@BTSVChartData) November 20, 2020
#3 Blue & Grey (+3)
#5 Fly To My Room (+2)https://t.co/fq9CoMtunf
Blue & Grey has now entered the top 3 on iTunes in the UK!
— BTS V UK ¹¹⁷ ᴾᴿᴼᴰ ⱽ (@KTH_UK) November 20, 2020
Congratulations Taehyung@BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/roPWzFfqeQ
The audio track has surpassed over 1 million streams on YouTube, marking it as the most-liked and most-streamed audio track from the album. It is also the highest trending B-side track currently trending on the top ten in several countries and at #6 worldwide.
[INFO] Blue & Grey is trending on Youtube Worldwide at #10 and in 20 countries including US, UK and South Korea. Blue & Grey is the highest trending B-side track from BE on Youtube Worldwide pic.twitter.com/CPQuczpYlg
— The Tae Print (@thetaeprint) November 20, 2020
[INFO] Blue & Grey audio track on Youtube has surpassed 1M streams and is the Most Liked and Most Streamed Audio Track from the BE Album. pic.twitter.com/OUq4GnB6Ok
— TAE TOPIC (@thetaetopic) November 20, 2020
With a beautiful ballad, V has once again proven his capabilities as a writer and producer. The melody, the lyrics, as well as his vocals along with the rest of the members is truly remarkable.
“Blue & Grey” is a song that tugs at every heartstring, a song that takes the listeners on a journey, and a song that is now one of the most-loved and critically acclaimed ballads by BTS.
Many Congratulations to Producer V.
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As someone who has anxiety problems, this song encouraged me to still do my best and believe in the good of this world. Thank you Taehyung for this beautiful song, and I hope evreybody will keep fighting even when life is hard. Love you all, and remember that Life Goes On!
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