Since leaving JYP Entertainment in 2021, GOT7 have flourished as individuals, pursuing careers in music, acting, entrepreneurship and more. Yet, throughout the group have assured fans time and again – through Instagram lives and constant mentions of each other in interviews – that the boyband still remain as one. Suffice it to say that GOT7’s upcoming mini-album, ‘Winter Heptagon’, is akin to the proverbial return of the prodigal son.
In the fast-moving landscape of K-pop, where acts come as fast as they go, GOT7’s reunion – three years after their last release – is as exciting as it is relieving. Going through their Korean discography, then, seems like sifting through a novel of personal growth. If one’s music were to be used as an introduction to their life, GOT7’s would be the easiest to understand, to the point when one can almost immediately distinguish when a track contains traces of a member.
This balance was perhaps the best part about GOT7 – as much as they were a unit, they were also individuals with often starkly different tastes and personalities. When they came together, however, they melded together to create magic. To commemorate the group’s 11th anniversary, here are all of GOT7’s Korean releases, ranked in order of greatness.
Boy did GOT7 go hard on the aughts-inspired R&B in their early days. While the formula worked for a lot of their tracks, ‘Hello’ seems torn between an aggressive proclamation and a love confession, which clouds its impact.
The ambitious ‘Flight Log: Departure’ came to a close with the pop-leaning sounds of ‘Home Run’. While the track was exciting in some parts, such as the sonic loops in the chorus set against the vocal line’s harmonies, it felt a little underwhelming especially considering the impact of the other songs on the album.
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‘Just Tonight’ (2014)
Maybe it’s because we’ve seen GOT7 use their individual strengths so perfectly and seamlessly on the rest of their music, but ‘Just Tonight’ often seems like it is crowded with influences that clash directly with the kind of group they are. In its attempt to bring alive a youthful sound, it underutilised the group’s potential, which is why it finds a place on the latter end of this list.
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‘Never Ever’ (2017)
‘Never Ever’ is one of those (is not the only) rare title track misses for GOT7. Even though the track starts off strong, with the arrangement pulling us right in, it weakens by the time the chorus arrives: after that great build up, you expect a little more out of the chorus, which sadly never arrives.
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‘Follow Me’ (2014)
‘Follow Me’ suffers from the same problems as ‘Hello’ – it seems torn between being an upbeat vocal-leaning number and a straightforward proclamation. Perhaps, since it was early days, the group were experimenting with how to create the perfect mix of rap and vocals, but ‘Follow Me’ fell short of that mark.
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‘Back To Me’ (2015)
Maybe it’s because we’ve seen GOT7 perfect the pop-song formula on their later releases, but ‘Back To Me’ seems to have a place on the more underwhelming end of their discography.
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‘Before The Full Moon Rises’ (2015)
While the song does justice to the youthful energy that we see on ‘Just Right’, ‘Before The Full Moon Rises’ fails to hold attention for long, in part due to its generic instrumentation.
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‘Bad Behavior’ (2014)
While it starts off strong – carrying the same energy of ‘U Got Me’ and ‘A’ – the song gets away somewhere in the middle, where the beats get somewhat repetitive and fail to hold attention for long.
While it embodies the cool and confident energy of GOT7’s early years, ‘Eyes On’ sits on the more forgettable end of their discography.
While it remains high on energy throughout and makes for a compelling listen, ‘Higher’ pales in comparison to the group’s other output, even on the same album.
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‘Forever Young’ (2014)
While the early R&B inspirations of ‘Forever Young’ certainly inspire nostalgia and an immediate connect, the song underutilized a unique act such as GOT7 – making this one of the rare instances when we’re not on board with a track.
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‘Dreamin’’ (2016)
While it starts off strong, ‘Dreamin’’ plateaus sooner than one can warm up to it and falls into the trap of a repetitive structure. When referencing the complexity of the group’s later tracks, this one lags behind, even if the track itself is as earnest as it comes.
The lyrics of ‘Mine’ lean more into the immature emotional outbursts of jealousy than rationality. But even that juvenile charm cannot compensate for an fairly overbearing arrangement which makes it hard to revisit the song.
With the steady Christmas-themed output that K-pop has around every year, we eventually reach a saturation point – GOT7, however, never fall into those traps, thanks to the simplistic nature of ‘To Star’. Comforting, soft and peaceful, ‘To Star’ is a brush of warmth in the cold nights of winter.
One of the most interesting aspects of GOT7 is the balance between the members’ own artistry and that of the group’s, but there are some tracks where one can pinpoint a certain members’ influence. Powerful and confident, it is easy to see how ‘OUT’ became a gateway for Jackson Wang’s later work.
Coming just in time for Christmas, the slow, soothing melodies of ‘Miracle’ are perfect to uplift your mood as the year winds down and the tiredness of everything leaves your body.
Featuring poignant lyricism and an instrumental arrangement that harks back to simpler, innocent times, ‘Time Out’ is a welcome reprieve from the hullabaloo of the everyday. Sometimes, taking a break is the best thing you can do for yourself.
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‘My Reaction’ (2015)
Going through GOT7’s work, one can almost pinpoint where a lot of their later musical influences came from. ‘My Reaction’ is a precursor to the slick R&B that they would eventually masterfully incorporate into their work.
On the high-octane ‘Firework’, the group tell us that our anxieties will slowly burst into flames like fireworks, you believe that just for one night, it will all be okay.
While the entirety of ‘7 for 7’ was a study in youthful love, nothing quite captured young love like ‘Face’ did – as the group sing about missing their loved one’s face, you realise sometimes saying things the way they are is more moving than using platitudes.
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‘Something Good’ (2016)
Playful teasing and double entendre-laden fun is something of a trademark for the group – trickling right down to their interactions with fans – but on easy listens like ‘Something Good’, they lean into a boyish devotion that takes us by surprise.
A summer song through and through, this “dangerous” one makes us fawn with its light, airy tunes and lyrical prowess coming straight from the pens of Jinyoung and BamBam.
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‘Girl Magnetic’ (2014)
Despite a fairly cohesive chorus, ‘Girl Magnetic’ suffers from a less-than-stellar build up. That doesn’t harm its quintessential boy-band charm much, however, even if one does wish for tighter production on the track.
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‘Take My Hand’ (2014)
Cool, slick and confident – could be just us, but the starry-eyed sound of ‘Take My Hand’ lead the way and eventually evolved into the jazz-leaning, fluvial tunes that the group explored on songs such as ‘Q’.
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‘Moonlight’ (2014)
Off the group’s first full-length album, ‘Moonlight’ was a welcome, refreshing surprise, not just in how it allowed the group to showcase their vocal and rap palettes, but also in how easily it slid in and became a track worthy of repeat listens.
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‘She’s A Monster’ (2014)
This has to be the sweetest way someone has ever been called out. The marching band inspired progression adds a delicious restraint that is hard to resist, especially as the group make promises of sacrificing their hearts to you.
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‘Who’s That’ (2016)
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Jealousy is the ugliest monster of all, but GOT7 wrap it up in rainbows and lightness on this percussion-laden track, where they ask us to take care of our “guy friends ahead of time, see how now it’s time to date”. Lovestruck or overbearing? We’ll leave it to the listener to decide.
There are some GOT7 tracks on which there’s no mistaking the presence of a member. The minute its lo-fi R&B and hip-hop kick in, you know ‘Prove It’ is a Defsoul track.
There are some places where ‘No Jam’ reminds us of early-era GOT7, when their boyish charm would break through. The reason it surpasses expectations, however, is in the surprising chorus, where instead of cookie-cutter EDM, we get the rough, almost brazen energy of rap.
To this day, closing out ‘Flight Log: Turbulence’ with the soft, buttery ‘Let Me’ hits different. On an album that starts with the exciting energy of ‘Skyway’ and takes us through the musical ups and downs of ‘Hard Carry,’ ‘My Home’ and ‘Sick’, ‘Let Me’ seems like an apt conclusion to the journey. It’s been a rollercoaster ride, but it’s finally come to a comforting end.
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‘Born Ready’ (2020)
In some ways, a title such as ‘Last Piece’ would prompt people to think that this is the end of a journey. As GOT7 depict on ‘Born Ready’, this is only the beginning – they might not know where to go from here or what challenges are waiting for them, but they sure are ready to find out.
‘U Got Me’ gets off on a bouncy, funky note – made even better by the dulcet, balanced rapping – but what makes it better is how faithful it remains to this entire arrangement throughout. Every time we get back to the bobbing sounds of ‘U Got Me’ is a rush unmatched.
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‘I Like You’ (2014)
Come back when you’ve forgotten the opening loops of “I like you” on the song and then we’ll talk. GOT7 followed up that catchy introduction with an equally powerful and tight delivery, even if the lyrics do make us raise our eyebrows in certain places.
Troublemakers Jackson, BamBam and Yugyeom strike on ‘WOLO’, which comes brimming with youthful energy and confidence.
A sweet, welcome delight from the pen of Youngjae, ‘Hey’ came as a welcome reprieve from the energy that dots its predecessors on ‘Flight Log: Turbulence’.
With its fast progression, ‘Page’ denoted a group in momentum rather than one at pause – the lyrics only made it that much more hopeful. As they proclaim that they still have a lot to write, we get the feeling that their story is only just beginning.
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‘Go Higher’ (2017)
From the minute it begins, ‘Go Higher’ goes hard, switching up the energy and making us all feel everything, everywhere, all at once. Then again, with the energies of JAY B, BamBam, Jackson and Mark behind it, it was hard not to be swept away by the absolute chaos of this track.
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‘The Reason’ (2018)
‘The Reason’ is what it’s like being at a summer party, when you’re dancing your heart out. You turn around and your eyes meet with someone. Time seems to slow down as the push and pull of wanting to continue, but not wanting this moment to pass and the magic to break keeps you.
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‘I Love It’ (2018)
‘I Love It’ may have clocked in at a criminal one minute and twelve seconds, but it was enough to give us a glimpse at the growth that Jackson, BamBam and Yugyeom would go on to achieve. This one sparkles with the lightness of being free of pretenses.
Where ‘I Love It’ was a private promise reserved for themselves and their loved ones, ‘Phoenix’ is the cool and calculated answer to the naysayers. Bold, defiant and determined, this was Jackson and Yugyeom’s proverbial period at the end of their declarations.
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‘Hunger’ (Solo by Jackson) (2018)
From the get-go, you know this is a Jackson Wang song. Powerful, self-assured and unapologetic – ‘Hunger’ compels as much as it wows in its minute and a half long run.
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‘Stop Stop It’ (2014)
There will be a day when we shall get over Jackson’s absolutely hilarious “What are you doing? Come on!” off of JAY B’s confused expression. Today is not that day, though. Also, now accepting applications to discuss the overalls in this song – yay or nay?
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‘Put Your Hands Up’ (2015)
There are cheesy lyrics, and then there are the lyrics to ‘Put Your Hands Up’. While the song plateaus sooner than we’d have liked, it was fun to have the roles reversed for once, with GOT7 being the prisoners in love.
While other songs on ‘Got It?’ felt a little underwhelming in how misplaced they sometimes sounded, ‘Like Oh’ more than made up for them. In what is a steady build-up, the group constantly creates excitement, before vocal harmonies burst through like sunlight through dark clouds.
The charm of ‘Moon U’ lies in how simple, yet profound it is – against a dreamy sonic arrangement, the members of GOT7 stand and look straight into the camera as they serenade their loved one.
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‘Shopping Mall’ (2017)
Where its immediate predecessor, ‘Never Ever’ was slightly disappointing in its arrangement, ‘Shopping Mall’ more than makes up for it in its engines revving, cocky intensity.
Another demonstration of just how GOT7 found a way to marry their varied influences and inspirations into one united sound – they went on to perfect this formula on later tracks such as ‘Sign’.
The mood on ‘Stay’ is uplifting enough, but it suffers from a relatively weak arrangement that makes the song repetitive. Even the surprise of the harmonious chorus fails to hold attention for too long.
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‘Confession Song’ (2015)
Looking at the landscape of GOT7’s artistry, it seems as if the days of the lovestruck boys hoping for an affirmative answer to their confessions are so far behind. Nevertheless, this Christmas-themed love song reminds us that GOT7 took to this concept like fish to water.
Smooth, easy and free-flowing , ‘Believe’ carves out a place for itself as a modern-day love anthem which cares more about companionship than perfection. On an album dissecting the places between security and insecurity, this one fits right in its relatability.
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‘Take Me To You’ (2018)
‘Take Me To You’ unravels slowly and patiently, building up to satisfying soaring high-notes. The uplifting song feels much like readying oneself for the flight of a lifetime, a fitting prelude for the self-assured era that came for the group in the years ahead.
GOT7 took lovesick to a whole new level with the touching ‘Sick,’ dealing with the fallout of a relationship gone sour. Mature and brimming with physicality, the song was an admirably honest take on familiar pains and regret.
While we love the flamboyance of GOT7 as an act, it’s in the simple tracks – like ‘To Me’ – that we see their artistry stand out. The best part about the bouncy number, however, is how it gives a chance for the group’s rap line to shine.
GOT7 really woke up during the ‘Present’ era and chose violence – what else are we supposed to think when we listen to fist-pump-inducing chorus, which devolves into an absolutely lethal bridge?
While JAY B’s production skills often bring to mind classic R&B or jazz-inspired sounds, sleeping on the more hard-hitting, playful sounds on ‘Fish’ would be criminal. ‘Fish’ is direct, tense and confident.
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‘Nobody Knows’ (Solo by Youngjae) (2018)
It’s been a hot minute since we saw Youngjae flex his songwriting skills, but he shines especially bright on this solo, showcasing a vulnerability and hard-hitting loneliness that inspires a desperate heartache.
Listening to ‘I Am Me’, on which Jinyoung flexes his lyrical and musical prowess, is like driving through a flying car. As the song climbs, soon you break through the clouds and see the moonlight just as the chorus hits.
This one is for the nights when sleep evades you and, no matter what, you can’t seem to stop the thoughts (or tears) from coming. A heartwarming ballad that showcases the group’s vocal prowess, ‘1:31 AM’ wraps you up in a blanket and keeps you company on the cold nights.
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‘Remember You’ (2017)
Coming straight from BamBam’s pen, ‘Remember You’ is an exercise in knowing how well GOT7 know each other and their capabilities. Between Youngjae belting out high notes to Mark’s laid-back rap to Jackson flexing his vocals, it’s definitely a highlight.
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‘Playground’ (2014)
On the energetic, oft-juvenile ‘Got It?’, ‘Playground’ came like a breath of fresh air, showcasing a unique vulnerability that was as relatable as it was charming.
Opening with Jackon’s impressive rap and segueing into soft offerings of gratitude, ‘My Home’ feels like a warm hug. The song merges the members’ natural musical proclivities with the group’s collective sound, making it all the more heartfelt.
JAY B’s songs always have a quiet thrill to them, distilling into sensual production and lyrics that constantly feel about the boundaries of comfort for cracks to slip through. ‘Crazy’ adopts a more direct approach – the powerful beats on the chorus underline the urgency and desperation on the tracks, spinning a captivating tale.
Fans often joke about BamBam having begged Jinyoung to do this song, but we’d like to think that Jinyoung pounced at the chance to show a different side to himself. Dripping in swagger while also counting their blessings, ‘King’ is not just a pep talk but also a subtle nod to their roots.
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‘We Are Young’ (2020)
Closing out what was to be their last album under JYP Entertainment, ‘We Are Young’ was an amazing proverbial goodbye. Mellow, soft and steady, the song puts into words a beautiful, forward-thinking promise: all they need is each other and their fans.
While most people would think of ‘Just Right’ as the introductory GOT7 track, but we need to discuss the glory of ‘A’ – positioning them as charming, young lads who lay on the flirtation like no one’s business.
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‘Don’t Care’ (2017)
‘Don’t Care’ captures the anxiety and hesitation of taking that leap for fear of losing someone precious, all wrapped in modern, youthful sounds. It stands as proof of how much GOT7’s sound was already so refined in their own sound early on.
One fit for a K-drama soundtrack, ‘If’ brings to life the sweet musings of the push and pull of courtship. It’s hard not to compare ‘If’ to ‘Thursday’, which dealt with similar feelings of ambivalence, but where ‘Thursday’ had a decided maturity to it, this one carries the buoyancy of youth.
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‘God Has Return + Mañana’ (2020)
The rappers go all in on this borderline self-aggrandizing track, where they ride on the sweeping, soaring instrumentation on the track. Blaring, exalting horns back the track before dissolving into hard-hitting hip-hop beats.
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‘Thank You, Sorry’ (2020)
It takes courage to break something off, but it’s harder to admit that you may have been wrong. ‘Thank You, Sorry’ comes seeped in maturity that can only be the result of letting go of past belief systems.
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‘Made It’ (Solo by Jackson) (2018)
Part of the reason why ‘Present: You & Me’ is such a stellar album is because the group focuses as much on the unit as they do on themselves. Case in point, Jackson’s ‘Made It’, which comes laced with his signature bravado and confidence, fitting right into an album that celebrates the group’s growth and fans.
It’s amazing to see how the script of a love song flips in the hands of artists who have had years to build their sound from the ground up. There is a self-assuredness and lightness on ‘Special’ that makes it an enjoyable listen from start to end.
In the time since his debut, JAY B has come into his own as a producer. Yet, the slick, smooth-sailing, Bruno Mars-esque ‘Q’is one of those tracks that bring a smile to our face just because they remind us of his journey..
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‘OMW’ (Solo by Mark) (2018)
From the moment it takes off to the moment it draws to a close, it’s a heartwarming journey of determination and vulnerability, touching us in the deepest parts of our soul.
The days of the quintessential boyish charm when they were still finding their footing and sound. ‘Gimme’ alternates between singing and rapping with bouncy beats to boot, a combination that would eventually lend itself to more of the group’s tracks as they distilled their artistry.
Coming from the mind of Jinyoung, it’s amazing to see how well ‘Mayday’ fits with the theme of ‘Turbulence’, not just in how the song seems to soar until we get to the chorus but also in the choppy progression thereon, which makes it seems like we’re going through a rough patch.
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‘Party’ (Solo by BamBam) (2018)
Perpetual cool boy BamBam infuses his solo number with a deceptive cheer.Looking at his recent work, we know that BamBam excels at this balance, but one can safely say that it’s in the nuance of tracks like ‘Party’ that he set the foundation for the artist he is.
Can we all agree that ‘Look’ was the perfect song to start summer 2018? With warmer weather came GOT7’s smooth promises supported by killer beats – marking the perfect segue to beach parties and long drives.
Inspired by the beautiful art of the skies in Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Your Name’, ‘You Are’ is a burst of warmth and comfort that never gets old. We’ve heard a lot of songs about love, but this one will always be a little bit special.
The breezy, airy sound of ‘Fly’ allowed both the vocals and rap lines to shine, coming together in seamless harmony. Of course, GOT7 successfully reinvented themselves with their later work, but this remains one of the crowning jewels of their reinvention.
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‘Crash and Burn’ (2019)
The song’s title may hint at a bad ending, but the intensity on ‘Crash and Burn’ only builds and bursts into the most delicious pinprick beats on the chorus, keeping you coming back for more even when you really should stop.
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‘Girls Girls Girls’ (2014)
Here’s an idea: GOT7 react to their old music videos, specifically ‘Girls Girls Girls’, which comes replete in school uniforms and cool-bad-boy-innocent-good-girl tropes. But don’t get us wrong, this absolutely is one of our favorites.
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‘Love You Better’ (2020)
What makes ‘Love You Better’ so good is how beautifully restrained it is. The song builds slow and soft, even when the climb of the chorus breaks out into a staccato of beats – the track remains steady throughout as if locking the listener in an entrancing dance.
What makes ‘Eclipse’ such a great track is not just the group’s honesty about wanting to find “balance”’ and to get out of the “darkness”, but also the retrospective implication that their fans are instrumental for that to happen.
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‘Feelin’ Good’ (2015)
Electronic synth loops lend a decidedly youthful joy to ‘Feelin’ Good’, and the measured delivery on the chorus only makes it better. There’s just something about its airy sound and earnest lyrics that harks back to the comfort of old school boy-bands.
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‘Think About It’ (2018)
Coming off of the group’s album ‘Present: You & Me’, ‘Think About It’ takes a minute to kick in – but boy does it blow your mind when we finally segue into the chorus buoyed by Youngjae’s voice. We still think about it.
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‘From Now’ (Solo by Yugyeom) (2018)
Yugyeom’s image as the cute, innocent maknae of the group took a turn on this sensual, scintillating solo. Starting off with soft reminiscence, the beat-laden chorus devolves into an almost obsessive expression of regret.
With Penomeco on lyrics, GOT7 infuse ‘Boom X3’ with cinematic flair and juvenile excitement. The track simmers with a wholly organic thrill, leaning into the joy of freedom and wild abandon rather than the obligations of having to prove people wrong.
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‘Turn Up The Music’ (2014)
Is this the track fanfic writers use as inspiration for when they make Jackson the host of all the college parties ever? Honestly, with how it gets our heads bobbing and fists pumping, we get it.
What should we talk about more? The fact that GOT7 perfectly encapsulate the excitement and thrill of how love makes you feel young, or the fact that JAY B literally wrote the lyrics: “I can do anything if you tell me good boy?” Years after its release, ‘Teenager’ remains as refreshing and exciting as it ever was.
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‘See The Light’ (2016)
At first glance, ‘See The Light’ might seem to rest in the same vein as ‘Who’s That?’ – but not only is the former decidedly easier on the ears, however, it also takes a more mature and higher road.
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‘Fine’ (Solo by Yugyeom) (2018)
Yugyeom has always been cooler and wiser beyond his years, but nothing makes it clearer than his solo ‘Fine’, in which he is particularly greedy, straightforward and oh so charming.
Atmospheric and breezy, this pop-leaning track is the perfect soundtrack for the days you decide to escape reality by getting into your car and driving to the countryside – as GOT7 say, they’re “always ready with you”.
GOT7’s youngest flexes his confidence and composing skills on the power-packed, exciting ‘Poison’, giving us a breath of fresh air on the otherwise mellow ‘Dye’. ‘Poison’ comes in guns blazing and eyebrows-raised, imparting just the right sense of urgency and cockiness to this beautiful game they play.
The best part about ‘Skyway’ is the fact that it opens with electronic vocal loops similar to that in ‘Stop Stop It’, but that’s where the similarity ends as ‘Skyway’ becomes a completely different, newly confident track.
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‘Hard Carry’ (2016)
Perhaps the reason why ‘Flight Log’ as a trilogy is so loved by fans is how GOT7 realised their potential as an act and hit the ground running. The boyband laid the foundation of their renewed image one bombastic track at a time, starting with ‘Hard Carry’.
If the minimal, slow, classic R&B-style arrangement on ‘Sign’ does not make you a fan, the harmonies on the chorus certainly will.
Beneath the multiple layers of this deceptively cheerful pop-leaning track is a poignant sadness. Still, as is always the case with GOT7, we’re left with the hope that there will be an end to the bad times as well.
Sultry, slow, sensual and scintillating, ‘Aura’ set the mood for GOT7’s ‘Dye’. What a beautiful introduction it was to an act that had grown tremendously over the years and mastered a sound tailor-made for them.
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‘Tic Tic Tok’ (2015)
From the tension to the sultry, subdued vocals, to the old-school dance-pop beats, to the drop towards the latter end where the rap line blows it out of the park – ‘Tic Tic Tok’ remains one of our favorites.
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‘Good Tonight’ (2014)
Coming in with the strong vocal harmonies on the chorus and an arrangement constantly hinting at danger, ‘Good Tonight’ was the song that made us sit up and notice GOT7 in their rookie days.
When people talk about why ‘Flight Log: Departure’ is the best out of the ‘Flight Log’ series, they will talk about the holy trinity of ‘See The Light’, ‘Beggin On My Knees’ and ‘Rewind’. Bold, confident and powerful, ‘Rewind’ carries the energy of a young act ready to take flight and see how far they can go.
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‘No One Else’ (2018)
With ‘No One Else,’ Yugyeom established himself as a quiet force to be reckoned with. Perhaps it’s the restrained vocals or the layers added as the track progresses, or the incredibly satisfying segue into the chorus, but this song only gets better the more one listens to it.
“Feels like we are still just kids, even though the world calls us adults,” GOT7 say on what is their most honest and vulnerable song to date. As they went through career changes, ‘Encore’ wasn’t just a consolation for their fans, but also a way to ground and reorient themselves to their new realities.
When we talk about love, we talk about the grand gestures and the gifts. But what about the comforting love? The ease of watching a movie and having cold pizza, or just going out for a walk and buying whatever small trinket you like? If you’re looking for a song for that easy love, ‘1+1’ is it.
Uplifting, breezy and alluring, ‘Breath’ was beautifully simple and delightfully happy. This was an output by an act absolutely satisfied with their growth and excited about their future. We were just happy to be along for the ride.
There is an urgency in ‘I Mean It’ that immediately arrests us and keeps us hostage until the last note. The song is the very representation of saying things simply, flitting between easy fast-paced beats that sometimes make it seem like the group is doing this acapella, with classic R&B that adds just the right amount of flavor.
Christmas songs always run the risk of repetition, but GOT7 circumvented that perfectly with the soft feel-good sound of ‘Everyday’. Comfortable and easy on the ears, this one comes with an incredibly catchy chorus to boot.
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‘Just Right’ (2015)
‘Just Right’ is the song that everyone considers essential for their GOT7 education, and for good reason – its bouncy, upbeat arrangement, complete with a catchy chorus makes the song an easy listen. Before you know it, you’re muttering “na na na na na na” under your breath and you don’t even know why.
Perhaps it’s the acoustic guitar in the background or the gentle progression of the track, there is something comforting about the 2010s sound of ‘Hesitate’. It slowly creeps up on the listener, just like the realisation that you’re probably in too deep with this crush.
Starting off with synth-pop beats, the song puts the proverbial pedal to the metal and melts into an array of frenetic house-inspired beats that only get more urgent. This ‘Lullaby’ puts a modern twist on convention, holding us captive as it vacillates between genres and tempos.
This one will always remain a two-fold surprise from Youngjae – first, having been performed live on tour before getting a studio version. Secondly, the switch between leisurely low tones and trademark high notes that peg him as one of the most agile vocalists in the industry.
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‘Don’t Leave Me Alone’ (2022)
Closing out their ‘GOT7’ EP with the vulnerable ‘Don’t Leave Me Alone’ was a heartwarming act that showed just how much the group cares about their fans. GOT7 are at their best when they’re open and honest, and ‘Don’t Leave Me Alone’ proved that even the transitory period of embracing a new tomorrow has left that sincerity untouched.
‘Nice’ is still one of those songs that effortlessly pulls out a move and a shake from us. The constant loop of “Bam bam bam bi Dam” injects infectious energy, and GOT7 add on to it with endearing proclamations of puppy love.
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‘Last Piece’ (2020)
‘Last Piece’ was the product of a lot of unlearning and deconstructing, of letting go of immaturity and finally recognising what is important in life. This is what makes ‘Last Piece’ so special: everything on it comes from a place of clarity and confidence. On it, GOT7 know what they want and are not afraid to go after it.
Just like the title, ‘Wave’ sweeps us up in a comforting embrace. With a simple R&B progression backed by the group’s atmospheric vocals, the song moves at a welcome leisurely pace, giving a whole new meaning to the act of just letting go and going with the flow in the hopes that better times lie ahead.
From start to finish, we love the energy that ‘Come On’ brings to the table, which is compelling and soothing at the same time. Perfect for those times when you find yourself in the mood to create and need the perfect sound for it.
While we’ve all heard countless songs about feeling good and enjoying the moment, few songs capture the liberating lightness of being that ‘Good’ does – coming in GOT7’s nascent years, the song perfectly captures the group’s youthful energy and remains fresh with every listen.
We all talk about Monday being the most-hated day of the week, but what about Thursdays, when you’re already in weekend mode but it’s actually a whole day away. On ‘Thursday’, GOT7 compare the helpless feeling of facing a Thursday to the ambiguous nature of a relationship, when you don’t know whether you’re on the same page.
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‘My Youth’ (Solo by Jinyoung) (2018)
Jinyoung’s soulful voice is the cherry on top of this wistful, heartrending take on adulthood. Simple, impactful and inherently positive – the complex infusion of helplessness at the passage of time with the anticipation of things is something only he could do.
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‘Beggin On My Knees’ (2016)
The GOT7 rock era was sadly short-lived, but it gave us one of their most fun and memorable B-sides to date. The group supplement the comfortable pace of the song with their trademark rap and crooning harmonies – as youthful as it is exciting and easy.
The youthful charm on the track is very representative of the relationship between GOT7 and their fans, where conversations tread the territory between teasing and playful flirting, devotion simmering throughout. ‘NANANA’ feels like the transitory period between love and friendship, bubbling with innocent, youthful giddiness that pulls an easy smile from the listener.
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‘Now Or Never’ (2019)
No matter how much time you spend with someone you love, it never feels enough – ‘Now Or Never’ traps that bittersweet feeling into a summery, EDM-laced track and leaves us with a surprising optimism.
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‘Drive Me To The Moon’ (2022)
The sounds on ‘Drive Me To The Moon’ hark back to the ethos of city-pop: light, airy and tinged with just a little bit of longing. Buoyant rhythms and harmonies distill into pop perfection on the chorus, lending a distinctly young, vibrant vibe that keeps you hooked throughout.
While going through GOT7’s discography for this list, the first riffs of ‘If You Do’ gave us serious old-school K-pop flashbacks. The angst, the outfits, the harmonies on the chorus, the black leather – what is this if not perfection?
Sweet, buoyant and earnest – the quintessential GOT7 formula finds its final form on ‘Save You’. Even their borderline cheesy proclamations of being our ‘first-aid kit’ don’t feel forced, fitting perfectly with a collagist arrangement that switches between genres.
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‘Sunrise’ (Solo by JAY B) (2018)
JAY B takes the leisurely route on ‘Sunrise’, choosing to croon lazily than weaponise his buttery tones. Despite the sultry arrangement, ‘Sunrise’ is surprisingly sweet and unexpectedly moving, belying a softer side to the group’s leader.
There are satisfying build-ups and then there’s the progression on ‘Pray’, where the switch-up jolts us out of sleep as we’re hurled into the dark side. With a bounce that breaks into a deliciously restrained chorus, ‘Pray’ is sure to be a staple on B-side lists.
On an album about devotion, ‘Us’ sat like a welcome outlier – after all, a relationship where only one person gives is unsustainable. That’s why it was a breath of fresh air to see GOT7 be a little selfish on this one and openly ask to be accepted and loved, just so they could define the ‘us’.
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‘Trust My Love’ (2020)
GOT7 hit the sweet spot between playful flirting and power-packed sounds on this one. The reggaeton beats and loops spin an enticing tale – not to mention how effortlessly the group adapted newer, fresher sounds while still incorporating their own styles.
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‘Don’t Care About Me’ (2022)
‘Don’t Care About Me’ is a fairly simple track, tinged with angst and a directness that takes one aback. It is elevated, however, through top-tier distribution and delivery, somehow fitting in perfectly with every member’s evolved artistry. On this one, GOT7 prove yet again that they are just as much a force together as they are solo.
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‘One and Only You’ ft. Hyolyn (2018)
Looking at GOT7’s discography as a whole, it almost seems like their ‘Eyes On You’ era was a whole different act altogether. That doesn’t mean it was any less captivating, though. Case in point, ‘One and Only You’, a suave, smooth bop that left us all putty in their hands. The cherry on top, of course, was Hyolyn’s powerful voice.
The burden of being loved is perhaps the most terrifying of them all, and GOT7’s ‘Thank You’ remains one of the most honest takes on the matter. Timeless and heartbreakingly poetic, ‘Thank You’ was as emblematic of the group’s unbreakable relationship with their fans. With GOT7 making a grand comeback in 2025 (along with them regaining control of their social media accounts), tracks like this remind us that this bond remains as strong as ever.
There are many reasons why we consider 2019 a spectacular year for GOT7, but the primary among them is the fact that it signified a time when they let go of their anxieties and used the consequent freedom to take them to infinity and beyond. Nothing quite encapsulates their vulnerabilities as ‘1°’ has, where they unabashedly admit to being afraid of this journey but plough through nonetheless to see what’s on the other side.
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‘Waiting For You’ (2020)
Understated, quiet and charming, ‘Waiting For You’ endears itself with its restrained and ginger explorations of heartbreak and yearning. With the rap line taking centre stage for most of the song, the group eschews bombastic proclamations for an honest, unfiltered approach. The simple lyricism is almost comforting in its repetition – but sometimes that is all we need.
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‘Ride’ (Solo by JAY B) (2020)
On ‘Dye’, a mini-album inspired by giving oneself away to love, JAY B’s solo contribution ‘Ride’ was the perfect encapsulation of the theme. The famously introverted leader of GOT7 amplifies the song’s dark, alluring arrangement with a sensual lyricism that feels like a sweeping wave pulling one into a dangerous love. If only this song weren’t a CD exclusive.
‘Truth’, the opening track of GOT7’s first release after leaving JYP Entertainment, unfurls gently and playfully as if taking our hands and ushering us into a new era. With nothing to prove to anyone, GOT7 take their time to relish what they do best. Despite the wistfulness of the song, there’s an underlying sense of confidence and fullness that surrounds the tranquillity of ‘Truth’.
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‘Not By The Moon’ (2020)
Part dark academia, part Shakespeare, ‘Not By The Moon’ stands as a crowning achievement in GOT7’s later discography. The largely electro-pop arrangement broke from their usual approach but felt no less refreshing, confident and clever. Peppered with imagery referencing their struggles as idols, the song cut through the darkness like a velvety cocoon.
‘Two’ takes the cake for having one of the best build-ups on a GOT7 song. The group strips away the innocence of ‘NANANA’ and proverbially locks in – that much is apparent from the switch up in the song’s lyrics, where longing gives way to startling sensuality and intensity. Beneath the simmering heat is the deep-rooted promise of companionship, one that GOT7 have upheld time and again through their music.
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‘You Calling My Name’ (2019)
If there’s one track that encompasses the essence of GOT7, it would have to be ‘You Calling My Name’. Layered and complex, calm yet sweeping, the song is a gorgeous slow-burn that plays to the strengths of each member – Jackson’s rap verse is certainly a standout – while capturing the septet as they grew into men. Free of their anxieties and insecurities, ‘You Calling My Name’ is a grand representation of who GOT7 are and their journey up to this point.
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