Jin of BTS is officially making his solo comeback with his second mini album, ‘Echo,’ set for global release on May 16. This marks Jin’s first new release in about six months, following his debut solo album, ‘Happy,’ which was released in November last year.
‘Echo’ captures life’s reflections with band-driven sound
Described as an album that captures life’s many moments “echoing” in different forms, ‘Echo’ tells stories and emotions that resonate with universal human experiences. Jin delivers his perspective in a ‘simple yet witty’ tone across seven new tracks.
The album includes seven tracks:
- Don’t Say You Love Me – The title track explores the emotional tension between love and separation.
- Nothing Without Your Love – A heartfelt ballad emphasizing dependence on a partner’s affection.
- Loser (feat. YENA) – Featuring soloist YENA, this track depicts a sweet-yet-bickering couple dynamic.
- Rope It – A vibrant and motivational track about making bold decisions to achieve goals.
- Traveling with the Clouds – A whimsical journey with a symbolic friend named “Cloud.”
- Background – A melancholic piece about lingering love after becoming someone’s past.
- To Me Today – A song dedicated to being present and appreciating today’s self.
Jin personally participated in writing the lyrics for several songs, including “Nothing Without Your Love,” “Loser,” “Rope It,” and “Traveling with the Clouds.”
Creative promotions and scheduler generate buzz
Promotions for ‘Echo’ began with a unique teaser video shown at K-POP SQUARE MEDIA in COEX, Seoul, where Jin revealed the album’s release date using a placard inside a crane game machine. His striking visuals filled the massive LED screen.
Jin unveiled the official promotional scheduler on April 16, featuring musical symbols on a background resembling sheet music. The schedule outlined key release dates, including:
- April 17: Tracklist reveal
- April 22–24: Concept photos (three versions)
- May 12: Highlight medley
- May 13–14: Title song music video poster and teaser
- May 15: D-1 title track poster
- May 16: Full album and MV release
Of particular note are the cryptic events on April 28 (featuring a music note with eyes) and April 30 (showing a camera-shaped emoticon).
Global fan concert tour: #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR starts in June
Following his comeback, Jin will embark on his first solo fan concert tour, titled #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR, beginning June 28–29 at the Goyang Sports Complex Auxiliary Stadium in Goyang, South Korea. The tour will then head overseas with a total of 18 performances in 9 cities, including:
- Japan: Chiba, Osaka
- United States: Anaheim, Dallas, Tampa, Newark
- United Kingdom: London
- Netherlands: Amsterdam
Announced on April 18, the tour’s name is a spin-off of Jin’s YouTube content ‘Run Seok Jin,’ and signifies his journey to meet fans across the globe.
Fans attending the concert can expect to experience a full setlist of songs from both ‘Echo’ and ‘Happy.’
Meanwhile, Jin’s ‘Echo’ will be released worldwide on May 16, available on all major streaming platforms.
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