BTS’s Jin embarks on a new journey with fans as he simultaneously releases his first solo album ‘Happy’ worldwide today at 2 PM. ‘Happy’ tells a story about Jin’s pursuit of the important value of ‘happiness,’ candidly expressing emotions like love, excitement, and courage. Through this album, Jin aims to convey positive energy and heartfelt intentions of delivering happiness to his fans through music.
The album comprises six tracks, including the title track ‘Running Wild.’ The songs, based on various band sounds, maximize the charm of ‘Vocalist Jin.’ Jin also showcases his musical prowess throughout the album’s production, including participating in writing lyrics for the fan song ‘In Longing.’
Regarding the release of his solo album, Jin expressed, “It’s a new feeling to have my first solo album under my name, and I hope the fans will like it,” adding, “I wish everyone who listens to the album becomes happy.” He also noted that the album’s band sounds promise an even more exciting experience during performances.
The title track ‘Running Wild’ was chosen to evoke nostalgia from the past, offering listeners a comfortable and familiar feeling. Jin revealed he worked with Gary Barlow of the legendary British pop band Take That, putting considerable effort into pronunciation adjustments.
Additionally, the rockabilly genre track ‘I’ll Be There’ was created with Jin singing it from the beginning, featuring lively lyrics. The fan song ‘In Longing’ is based on Jin’s emotions during his training days, expressing his desire to return to his fans soon.
Jin shared that witnessing the happiness of fans through his recent active engagements made him feel happy as well, mentioning he thought, “This is why I work.”
Finally, Jin conveyed a message of love to fans, thanking ARMY for waiting for the album and promising to make frequent appearances to keep them entertained.
To commemorate the album’s release, Jin will host ‘Jin Comeback Live: What is Happy?’ on the global superfan platform Weverse at 2:30 PM today, engaging with fans. He will also hold a fan showcase ‘Jin Happy Special Stage’ at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul from the 16th to the 17th. Many fans are eagerly anticipating Jin’s next steps.