"Giving me Boys Over Flowers": Fans storm in with theories as BTS' Jin releases the Concept Clip for his upcoming solo debut album, HAPPY

On Thursday, October 17, BTS' Jin released the concept clip, Journey, for his upcoming solo debut album, HAPPY. The concept clip, showcased during the album's promotion, featured the idol with long mullet hair. It was also edited and filmed to give an 80s to 90s vibe, and the idol was also seen doing activities like playing tennis, cooking, chilling on a campsite, and more.

Following the release of the concept clip, fans immediately went into a frenzy about the same. Many talked about how the album concept was both intriguing and exciting. They also expressed that it suited the idol and his aesthetic really well. Naturally, fans also began to storm up with theories on what the album might look and sound like.

"It’s giving me Boys over Flowers style."

Fans described the content as reminiscent of the 80s and '90s, noting the nostalgic feel and Japanese influences and speculating about a possible connection to a storyline involving alternate timelines.

"gives me 80s & 90s vibe. It brings me back to my childhood & teenager years Not only the filter they used, but also the way he's dressed & his wig. Goes well with the main track being produced by an ex-member of a 90's pop group!" said a fan on X.

"Why is this so Japanese coded," added another fan.

"okay hear me out yall. what if this is hyyh jin all grown up and living in the aftermath of all the time travel bs. maybe in another timeline where he saved everyone but in the end everyone grew apart," stated an X user.

More fans and netizens talked about the concept clip and swooned over the aesthetics and how good the idol looked in the same.

"The way the RGB colors orbit around “happy” at the end??? Idk it reminds me of the whole moon and space thing seokjin has going on with his earlier solos," commented a netizen.

"What in Boys Over Flowers is this, Seokjin? Oh My God!!!" stated a fan on X.

"It evokes a sense of nostalgia for the carefree spirit of people who found joy in hobbies and leisure activities," added another netizen.

Another fan remarked:

"he’s giving early 2000s kdrama star and I’m 100% here for it."

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All you need to know about BTS Jin's upcoming solo debut album, HAPPY

Soon after BTS Jin's discharge from the military, the idol announced that he would be rolling out his first solo album by the end of this year. On October 14, the idol announced his album, HAPPY, scheduled to be released on November 15, 2 PM KST.

While fans were excited to see the step in the idol's soloist career, they were thrilled about the collaboration featured on the album. The idol had collaborated with Red Velvet's Wendy for the track, Heart on the Window.

Here's the entire tracklist of HAPPY in order:

1. Running Wild (Main)
2. I'll Be There (Pre-release)
3. Another Level
4. Until I Reach You
5. Heart on the Window (with Wendy)
6. In Longing

On the other hand, soon after the announcement, BIGHIT MUSIC also released a statement, sharing a few facts and details about Jin's upcoming album. HAPPY is expected to be the idol's effort to share his journey of discovering happiness with his fans, ARMYs. The album is also grounded in band sounds and other similar music aesthetics.

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Given that the idol is preparing to release his album just four months after his military discharge in June, fans have been extremely proud of him for creating an album in such a short period. This achievement is especially notable considering his busy schedule, which includes episodes of RUN JIN, brand ambassador commitments with GUCCI and FRED, variety show appearances, and more.