Jin of BTS. Image: Instagram/@jin
BTS’ Jin is set to release his first solo album “Happy” on Nov. 15, two years after making his debut as a soloist.
Jin’s solo album was announced by his agency BigHit Music in a Weverse statement on Monday night, Oct. 14. While details on its concept are yet to be revealed, the label said it will contain six tracks with their “own unique vibe.”
“We are thrilled to share the details of BTS member Jin’s first solo album, ‘Happy,’” it said. “‘Happy’ is Jin’s heartfelt invitation for fans to join him on his journey to discover happiness. The album features six tracks, each with its own unique vibe, all grounded in a band sound.”
[공지] 진 솔로 앨범 ‘Happy’ 발매 안내 (+ENG/JPN/CHN)https://t.co/DF55EQ9mSC#진 #Jin #Jin_Happy pic.twitter.com/lNo8rTbVZj
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) October 14, 2024
BigHit said “Happy” is Jin’s way of conveying his “sincere emotions” to fans, adding that he will be engaging in various activities to promote the album.
“With his sincere emotions and warm messages to his fans woven throughout ‘Happy,’ we hope the album brings joy to all of you. In addition to the album release, Jin will be engaging with fans through various activities. We ask for your continued love and support for Jin as he makes his solo return with ‘Happy,’” it said.
The music label also uploaded a 19-second teaser to the album’s concept, which showed the word “Happy” being spelled out in big, colorful letters.
진 (Jin) ‘Happy’
2024.11.15. 2PM (KST) | 0AM (ET)#진 #Jin #Jin_Happy pic.twitter.com/3tLYNvN7sE
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) October 14, 2024
Jin’s upcoming album was first announced by BigHit in a press statement in August, noting that it would continue the “stellar” performance of K-pop corporation HYBE for the rest of the year.
BigHit, which is the home of BTS and Tomorrow X Together (or TXT), is a sub-label of HYBE.
Jin debuted as the vocalist and visual of BTS in June 2013. He made his solo debut with the single “The Astronaut” in October 2022, which was co-written by the K-pop megastar, British rock band Coldplay, Norwegian producer DJ Kygo, and Moses Martin.
He is the first BTS member to complete his mandatory military service and was discharged in June.