Jin of 21st century pop icons BTS has announced his second solo album Echo, arriving on May 16. The release comes six months after Jin’s solo debut Happy and signals a meaningful return to fans as he continues his artistic journey into 2025.

Aiming to connect on a deeper level with fans through music, Echo offers Jin’s perspective on universal life experiences, capturing everyday emotions with warmth and sincerity. Built on dynamic band sounds, the album showcases his versatile vocals across a spectrum of moods and styles. It reflects a deeper layer of vocal maturity and personal storytelling that underscores Jin’s evolving artistry.

In parallel with his music, the multifaceted global superstar continues to demonstrate his versatility as an entertainer. He recently appeared in Netflix’s Korean variety series Kian’s Bizarre B&B, where he co-runs a quirky bed-and-breakfast on South Korea’s scenic island of Ulleungdo, alongside beloved Korean webtoon artist Kian84 and SNL Korea’s Ji Ye-eun. The show highlights Jin’s comedic charm and warmth, adding another dimension to his wide-ranging appeal.

Jin is poised to open an exciting new musical chapter with Echo, deepening his connection with fans, while reaffirming his place as a multi-dimensional artist capable of both resonance and reinvention.

Echo will be available on all streaming platforms worldwide on May 16 at 1PM KST. Additional details of the album will be announced closer to the release.

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About Jin of BTS

Jin (Kim, Seok jin) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. Renowned for his clear tone and emotive voice, Jin brings warmth and sincerity to his music. His solo records “Awake,” “Epiphany,” and “Moon,” and original soundtracks for Korean TV series including “Yours” (‘Jirisan’), “Even If I Die, It’s You” (‘Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth’) showcase his warm vocal timbre and expressive delivery. In 2021, “SUPER TUNA” sparked a massive dance challenge trend with its cheerful melody and fun choreography. Jin co-wrote his first official solo single, “The Astronaut” (released in October 2022), with Coldplay, showcasing his distinct charm as a multi-talented musician. Widely known as “Worldwide Handsome,” Jin continues to charm audiences through a variety of content and TV appearances. In July 2024, Jin represented South Korea as a torchbearer in the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay. That same year, he released his first solo album Happy, and is now set to return with his second solo project, Echo, in May 2025.

About BTS

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, the band has mobilized millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), collected six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles since 2020, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards.