Ten of NCT will pre-release his first Japanese mini album, ‘Humanity,’ today, April 23. While the physical release is set for May 28 in Japan, all six tracks will be available globally on major music streaming platforms starting later today.
‘Humanity’: A genre-spanning album with emotional depth
‘Humanity’ consists of six tracks that explore a wide spectrum of sounds and themes, all anchored by Ten’s distinctive vocal color. The title track, “Silence,” is a dreamy drum and bass (DnB) track that captures a dark, introspective atmosphere.
Other songs on the album include:
Flash
Burn It Up
All Good
Living Now
Yume no Tsuzuki
2025 Japanese solo tour: ‘TIME WARP’ kicks off in May
Coinciding with the album ‘Humanity’ pre-release, Ten will embark on his first Japanese solo tour, ‘2025 TEN JAPAN TOUR 1001 ‘TIME WARP’,’ next month. The tour will include performances in:
In addition to his Japanese promotions, Ten is currently in the midst of his first global solo concert tour. Following successful performances in Seoul and Bangkok, he is scheduled to perform in Shanghai on April 26–27.
Doyoung of NCT is set to return as a solo artist with the release of his second full-length album on June 9, 2025. The new album marks his first solo comeback in over a year, following the success of his debut album ‘YOUTH’ in April 2024.
Doyoung’s second album to reflect deeper emotions
According to SM Entertainment, Doyoung has put considerable effort into crafting music that captures his emotions and offers solace to fans. While the album’s official title and tracklist remain undisclosed.
‘2025 DOYOUNG CONCERT [Doors]’ set for June 14–15
In conjunction with the album release, Doyoung will hold his solo concert titled ‘Doors’ at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul on June 14 and 15. This event marks his first domestic solo concert in seven months, following the Seoul encore performance of his first tour last November.
The concert title, ‘Doors,’ is symbolic of the emotional journey that begins when opening the “Door of Memory.”
Previous tour success and anticipation for new chapter
Doyoung’s first solo concert tour, held in 2024, spanned 18 performances in 9 Asian regions. Given the success of his initial solo efforts, anticipation is high for what Doyoung will bring to the stage and studio in this next chapter of his career.
Tickets for the ‘Doors’ will be available via Melon Ticket, with fan club pre-sales opening on April 24, followed by general sales starting on April 25. NCT’s official social media channels provide additional updates and information.”
BTS‘ Jin announces second solo album, ‘Echo,’ set to be released globally on May 16. This marks his first new project in about six months, following his debut solo album, ‘Happy,’ which was released in November last year.
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.
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.’
Courtesy: BIGHIT MUSIC
Meanwhile, Jin’s ‘Echo’ will be released worldwide on May 16, available on all major streaming platforms.
