At first, fans may feel that кσяєαn music, which often has a clean image, seems the most inappropriate for the often vulgar and explicit Western hip-hop genre. But over the years, global connectivity has created opportunities for кσяєαn artists to collaborate with US-UK artists, showing that music has no borders.

K-pop collaborations with rappers began in the early 2000s. But we really saw breakthroughs in the 2010s, when artists like PSY and BTS made waves by collaborating with legendary rap figures like Snoop Dogg and Warren G.

Meanwhile, on the 28th (local time), αмєяι¢αn media outlet Complex announced 'The 15 Best K-Pop and Rap Collaborations of All Time'. Among the collaborations between кσяєαn singers and famous foreign rappers, the best works were selected, and five BTS songs were named.

Jungkook's solo single "Seven," j-hope's solo single "On the Street" and "LV Bag" collaborated with Don Toliver, "Change" with RM and Wale, and the group song "Butter"' (featuring Megan Thee Stallion)' took the top places on the list. Complex also cited the reasons why these songs deserved the title!

In particular, Jungkook's "Seven" was at the top of the list. Complex commented, "It’s hard to imagine a K-pop and rap collaboration being more effective than this one" and cited the song's trendy melody, witty concept, Jungkook's vocals and expressive ability, and Latto's powerful vocals as factors that contributed to the song's success.

Seven's cinematic music video also received high praise. In it, Jungkook is depicted yearning for an indifferent lover played by кσяєαn actress Han So Hee - in a comedic, dramatic way.

On the other hand, Seven also broke Spotify's record for the fastest song to reach a billion streams. Combining all those elements together, this track represents the new generation of collaboration between Kpop and Western rap.

Meanwhile, two of j-hope's songs made the list, proving his musical talent. The article introduced j-hope as "someone who has established himself as a solo artist over the years".

j-hope's 'on the street (with J. Cole)' shows the BTS rapper's inner seriousness. Complex appreciated the depth of the lyrics and interestingly, j-hope's respect for Cole, the rapper from North Carolina, with a thoughtful, almost philosophical lyric.

In contrast to the above track, 'LV Bag', the latest collaboration between j-hope & Pharrell Williams, features a more flashy, energetic vocal and performance. j-hope shows his creativity and formidable talent in both his collaborations with top rap artists.

Continuing, Complex called RM and Wale's "Change" "one of the stronger rap and K-pop collabs in recent memory," saying, "While the song is heavier than most on this list, there remains an uplifting spirit—the chorus “The world is gonna change” is so iconic. 

BTS's RM and Wale both have a history of making socially conscious music. So it's suitable that their work, released in 2017, is a politically charged song—one that addresses issues relevant to both the West and East.

BTS's song also entered the list. The song chosen is a remix of the global нιт 'Butter', featuring αмєяι¢αn rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

Complex praised the perfection of this collaboration, saying, “'Butter' is a song that topped the Billboard Hot 100 main song chart. The participation of rapper Megan Thee Stallion has brought a new appeal to this K-pop song.

In short, there is a fact that fans are extremely proud of: the interaction between BTS and the world's top rappers has left a deep mark on global music!