On November 1, 2024, the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100 announced that BTS' Jin’s newly released track I'll Be There debuted at number 44. This marks Jin's highest solo ranking on the chart. It's also his second appearance on the UK charts as a solo artist, following his 2022 single, which reached number 61.
I'll Be There marks the start of Jin’s much-anticipated solo debut. This track is the first pre-release single from his upcoming album Happy, which is set to launch on November 15, 2024.
As soon as the news broke, fans worldwide flooded the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) with congratulatory messages. The phrase "#CongratulationsJin" quickly began trending, amassing over 30,000 posts. Just like one ARMY posted:
"What amazing news to wake up to. Congratulations Jin! Thank you, UK ARMYs, great job! 🥳"
"this is so good omg CONGRATS SEOKJIN AND THANK YOU UK FANS 🥳🥳 CONGRATULATIONS JIN ILL BE THERE UK OFFICIAL DEBUT," posted one ARMY.
"So proud of you Jin..😍😘 Thank you UKMYS..💜🫂 CONGRATULATIONS JIN!" wrote another fan.
"That’s my baby doing well on the UK charts," shared one fan.
Many fans also praised UK ARMYs, acknowledging their efforts to help achieve this milestone.
"That's what I'm talking about!!! Congratulations Jin!!! Well done UK ARMY!!!" another X user said.
"UK armies are amazing! You nice keep going" said one netizen.
"Huge CONGRATULATIONS BTS UK ARMY! 💜🥳🎉🥳💪🏆 What a great achievement! Keep up the great work! You're AMAZING!" one ARMY said.
Jin's I'll Be There dominates charts as anticipation grows for solo album Happy
I'll Be There presents an energetic fusion of upbeat rock, house, bubblegum pop, and more. Jin labels the track as part of the Sugar-Pop genre, different from his earlier solo releases, such as The Astronaut and Epiphany.
This new style has resonated well with fans, who have enthusiastically welcomed this fresh aspect of the five-time Grammy-nominated artist. The song's lyrics, primarily in Korean, reflect Jin's commitment to his fans.
This sentiment echoes his previous work, as The Astronaut was a love letter to his fans, whom he affectionately refers to as his universe. I'll Be There further strengthens this bond, emphasizing his unwavering support.
I'll Be There has also made significant achievements on various other charts. It secured the top spot in both the UK Official Singles Sales and UK Official Single Downloads Chart. Additionally, it ranked second in UK Official Independent Single Breakers and sixth in UK Official Independent Singles.
In the global music scene, the BTS member's songs have been featured on Spotify's weekly chart also. Jin's I'll Be There achieved 27th place in the Weekly Top Song Global for the charting period of October 25-31.
Alongside Jin’s I'll Be There, other BTS members maintain strong chart positions. Jimin's Who ranks fourth on Spotify's global chart and 50th on the UK chart, marking 15 consecutive weeks.
Jungkook’s Seven and Standing Next to You are at number 70 and 116, respectively, while V’s Love Me Again is at number 107 on Spotify's global chart. Jimin's album Muse also holds ninth on the Weekly Top Albums Global chart, sustaining popularity for 15 weeks.
On October 14, Jin, the oldest member of BTS, revealed that his much-anticipated solo debut album, Happy, will drop on November 15, 2024, at 2 PM KST. This album will feature 6 tracks, with Jin involved in the writing, composing, and production of four of them. One standout collaboration includes a song titled Heart on the Window, featuring Wendy from Red Velvet.
To celebrate the release of his album, Jin will host a Special Stage event at Jangchung Arena on November 16 and 17, 2024. This event will offer fans a chance to preview the album's songs and engage in a behind-the-scenes discussion, providing insight into the creative journey that shaped Happy.