2 Cool 4 Skool

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2 Cool 4 Skool is the debut single album by South Korean boy band BTS. It was released on June 12, 2013. The single album consists of nine tracks including two hidden tracks, with "No More Dream" as the lead single. The group also promoted another track "We Are Bulletproof Pt.2" from the album together with the lead single.

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Background and release

On May 21, 2013 Big Hit Entertainment launched a countdown clock on BTS website and uploaded a debut trailer on May 26 on YouTube in preparations for BTS' debut album, 2 Cool 4 Skool and comeback promotions. It featured hip-hop beat with requisite deep voice over raps with the caption "Finally BTS will make their debut!" which packs a punch for a debut trailer. The image teasers of the confirmed members as well as concept photo of the album was then released on their official Facebook page. Big Hit Entertainment revealed the track list for this upcoming album on their official Twitter account. They also released the design and details of the physical album which it will be accompanied with its photobook and postcard. They later released the first teaser, revealing that "No More Dream" would be their title track.

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Music videos

The music video for "No More Dream" was released on Jun 11, 2013 ahead of BTS debut showcase. "No More Dream" dance version was later released on Jun 16, 2013 in the middle of the group's promotion on music programs. The music video for "We Are Bulletproof Pt.2" was then released on July 16, 2013 for the group's further follow-up promotions. All the dance was choreographed by Son Sungdeuk while both "No More Dream" and "We Are Bulletproof Pt.2" music videos were directed by Zanybros.

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Promotions

The group held a press conference and debut showcase on Jun 12, 2013, performing "No More Dream" and "We Are Bulletproof Pt.2", marked their unofficial debut stage in South Korea music industry. BTS later made a successful debut stage on June 13 on Mnet's M Countdown marked the start of their promotion of the album on various South Korea music programs. Much later in 2015, BTS held a special concert in support of the album. 2015 BTS Live Trilogy Episode I: BTS Begins was held for two days at Olympic Hall starting from March 28, 2015 with BTS performing songs from 2 Cool 4 Skool & O!RUL8,2? albums.

BTS Album Songs - 2 Cool 4 Skool [1st album] - YouTube

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Commercial performance

BTS entered Billboard World Digital Songs for the first time with lead single, "No More Dream" at number 14 on June 29, 2013. The song stayed on the chart for three consecutive weeks. 2 Cool 4 Skool peaked at number 5 on week 31 Gaon Weekly Album Chart during "We Are Bulletproof Pt.2" promotion. After one and half month of its release, the album peaked at number 10 on July Gaon Monthly Album Chart. It was the sixty-fifth best-selling album of South Korea Gaon Album Chart in 2013.