Jin (BTS) 'fights' Lisa, 'kicks out' Blackpink, proves his Kpop idol status

Jin, the most sought-after male idol of the bo.y band BTS, has just completed his military service and quickly regained his form. The male singer has just released his second song as a thank you to the fans who have waited and supported him for many years.

After a period of absence to complete his military service, Jin - the oldest member of BTS has officially returned with the most anticipated solo project in 2025. The second studio album ECHO not only marks Jin's return but also shows his powerful transformation on his personal musical path.

At exactly 11pm on May 16 ( Vietnam time ), Jin (BTS) officially released the MV Don't Say You Love Me , marking the first collaboration with actress Shin Se Kyung . As the co-star chosen by BTS member in Jin's (BTS) MV Don't Say You Love Me , Shin Se Kyung caught the attention of netizens. Her elegant face, porcelain white ski.n and cinematic charisma made netizens exclaim: " It's okay to be stiff, as long as it's beautiful, I'll forgive you! ".

Even though she only wears a minimalist layout in the MV teaser , Shin Se Kyung still makes the audience think of the classic, sophisticated image of Korean cinema in the 2000s - gentle, attractive without dialogue. She is the clearest proof of the statement: " Beauty is also a kind of talent ."

Besides the beautiful visuals of Jin and Shin Se Kyung, the emotional debut of Don't Say You Love Me - the title song with a soulful melody and lyrics imbued with the heart, made the audience fall in love with just the first few melodies. Following that were the remaining 6 impressive songs: Nothing Without Your Love, Loser (collaboration with YENA), Rope It, With the Clouds, Background and To Me, Today - Jin brought a true ECHO : resonant, profound and full of resonance in the hearts of listeners.

Before releasing ECHO , on the night of May 12, Jin "ambushed" fans with a series of quiet posters like a movie. Besides the "absolutely cinematic" posters, the male singer also revealed the heartfelt lyrics in this album. The lyrics (or titles) spread across the posters "Confused eyes and a confused heart", "Our heartbreaking story", "At the end of love, please let me go" seem to show the deadlock that can no longer be saved when two hearts are increasingly distant.

In contrast to the desperate emotions, the last poster stands out with bright colors. Two people holding hands and running together in the bright yellow sunlight, seemingly recreating beautiful memories of the past, is the final reason to keep people staying.

More than just a musical product, ECHO is likened to an "emotional diary" - where Jin pours out his worries and thoughts as an artist who has just emerged from the spotlight of a global music group, and is learning to listen to himself on his journey to maturity.

"This album is not only for my fans, but also for myself as a way to look back and heal," Jin shared during a pre-release exchange. "I want people to hear themselves in every melody."

Not disappointing expectations, ECHO quickly set a record by becoming the Kpop album with the most No.1s on iTunes globally in 2025, surpassing Lisa's Alter Ego - a formidable opponent in the wave of post-Kpop solo artists.

ECHO ’s success was no fluke. Jin had already laid the foundation for a solid solo career with his debut EP HAPPY , released last November. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and made its mark on the HO.T 100 with the song Running Wild , following the success of The Astronaut , Jin’s first solo hit.

What makes Jin's music special is his sincerity and distinct identity. The male singer does not follow trends but stays true to his emotions, his expressive singing style and rich musical harmonies. That makes Jin's music not only reach the hearts of Kpop fans, but also extend to audiences who love narrative music.

Not stopping at the studio, Jin also proved his stage class when announcing the first global solo tour of his career: " #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR" . The tour is expected to kick off in June in Korea, before traveling to 9 major cities such as: Tokyo, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam ... with each stop having two consecutive performances - a decision that shows the confidence and grand scale of this project.

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