For a free legal download and stream, check the BTS official SoundCloud , where many mixtapes are hosted for fans. The Story Behind "Airplane" (The Original "Pt 1")
The song captures the literal and metaphorical feeling of being "above the clouds," both in an airplane and in his career. Its success was so significant that CEO Bang Si-hyuk felt the "airplane" theme fit the entire group’s journey, leading to the creation of the sequel, "Airplane Pt. 2". Key Differences: Airplane (Pt 1) vs. Airplane Pt. 2
Released on March 2, 2018, "Airplane" is an autobiographical hip-hop track. In it, j-hope reflects on his childhood dreams of flying and how his success with BTS has made those dreams a reality.
This song later inspired the full group version, which appeared on BTS's album Love Yourself: Tear . To download or stream the original "Pt 1" legally, you can find it under j-hope's solo discography on major platforms. Where to Download "Airplane" (j-hope Solo) Legally