On September 21, BTS's Jin shared exciting updates about his upcoming music projects during a live session on Weverse. The idol revealed plans for several future endeavors, including his highly anticipated solo album. During the live session, Jin mentioned:
"Ah, about the album... the recording wrapped up a while ago, around July or August."
This announcement quickly went viral, sparking a wave of excitement among his devoted global fandom, who eagerly celebrated the news. One fan on X wrote:
"MAN I'M SO EAGER"
Several other fans took to X to express their surprise at the artist's dedication and showed unwavering support.
"He finished recording in JULY??? Bro just came out of the military in June??? And recorded all those variety shows too? Do we really have the same 24 hours in a day, I feel ashamed at my own unproductivity 😅," a fan stated.
"He finished in July !??? This man and his speed to complete things is taking me out like whaaattt!? Also, I can only imagine his staff nervously sitting infront of him being like "bruh...you kidding right" 😭 He's so chaotic!! Love it 😂," another army posted.
"Wow!! He’s already finished the album!! I’m so excited for it 💜," an X user commented.
Other fans expressed their enthusiasm for the album release and promised to wait. They shared:
"Clearing our my October, November and December in order to be able to give it my all for KSJ1. KSJ1 IS COMING JIN IS COMING," an Army wrote.
"Oooh Jin's new album is almost here! I'll wait patiently 😌 🙏💜," another fan posted on X.
"JIN KNOWS US TOO WELL. 😄 HE CAN'T SPOIL US BECAUSE HE WOULDN'T. Waiting patiently and excitedly for your very first album, Jin! 🥰💜💜," a person commented.
"I know the staff watching this live were SO nervous right then," a netizen shared.
BTS's Jin confirms completion of album recording during livestream
During the Weverse live on September 21, Jin, the eldest BTS member, shared that the recording for his upcoming album was completed earlier than expected, around July or August. However, he stated that this doesn’t mean the album will be released soon, as the post-production process, including mixing and mastering, takes time.
The idol urged fans to be patient and hinted that more news could come in October or November. He playfully considered giving a sneak peek of one or two tracks but quickly decided against it. The singer believed fans would prefer to hear the songs when the album is fully ready.
The Grammy-nominated artist has been teasing his solo album, promising a diverse musical experience. In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar Korea, he expressed his eagerness to share these tracks soon. He described each song as a different "flavor," showcasing his excitement to perform them for fans.
During the live session with ARMY, the BTS member played games and hosted an EatJin segment, where he ate on camera. He also sang a song at a fan's request and shared his thoughts on various topics.
On September 20, the Supertuna singer attended Milan Fashion Week as Gucci's ambassador. He expressed happiness at seeing ARMY cheering for him and shared his experiences from the event.
With the album recording now complete, the idol stated that his focus would shift to his variety show, RunJin. He also shared his excitement about fellow member j-hope's upcoming release from mandatory military service in October. In a humorous moment, the artist joked about "kidnapping" j-hope and promised fans he would appear on the variety show as well.
In other news, the Epiphany singer is set to appear in the much-anticipated new show Dae Hwan Jang Kian Jang. Additionally, he is expected to guest star in Netflix's upcoming variety show Kian's Bizarre B&B, which is scheduled to premiere in 2025. The live session has heightened fans' anticipation for his album and other future endeavors.