On October 22, 2024, the YouTube channel of Teo Universe, @TEO_universe, released a preview of its upcoming episode of Salon Drip 2, which featured BTS' Jin as the guest on the show. The arrival of Kim Seokjin on Salon Drip 2 was initially announced on October 21 via Teo Universe’s social media pages and the episode of the talk show is scheduled for release on November 5.
Salon Drip 2 is a lighthearted chat show presented by comedian Jang Do-yeon. The show is about playful and humorous talks with renowned Korean celebrities. Jin will be one of five guests appearing in the forthcoming November lineup.
The latest interview has been announced ahead of Seokjin’s HAPPY album release. Consequently, his engagement in Salon Drip 2 constitutes part of his promotional endeavors for his forthcoming solo album, HAPPY.
As shown in the preview clip, BTS' Jin wore an oversized knitted cardigan with a solid white tee and easy-fitting, ripped blue jeans. He accessorized his look with a minimal pendant and neckchain. He gracefully flaunted his style during his interview with Jang Do-yeon.
The Epiphany vocalist seemed to impress his fans with his stunning appearance. Therefore, his admirers swamped the internet with their excitement for the upcoming episode and praise for Jin. Admiring his outfit, one user on X commented:
“SEOKJIN’s OUTFIT!! HE LOOKS SO GOOD OMG!!!”
Many other fans on X expressed their admiration for BTS' Jin’s appearance on Salon Drip 2. While one said he looked gorgeous in oversized clothes, another fan complimented his post-military outfits.
“He looks gorgeous even in loose, oversized clothes!! No one does it like Jin!”- a fan stated.
“omg salon drip??? yes!! cant wait to see the two of them together!!”- commented another admirer.
“His post military outfits are eating the house down I fear”- stated another fan.
“He looks so good please Seokjin you need to start posting full cool pics of your outfits on Instagram”- commented another user on X.
Some fans commented that he looked handsome and cute, while others complimented his wide shoulders. An X user also referred to Jin as the ‘king of variety show,’ as he recently appeared on another reality show titled Half-Star Hotel In Lost Island, alongside hosting his own vlog series on YouTube, RUN JIN.
“He's really WWH omg soekjin so handsome he so cute”- commented another user admirer.
“His shoulder is getting wider”- exclaimed an admirer.
“The ending was sooo cuteeee! THAT SMILE AT THE END! ohh kim seokjin you have me down bad”- wrote another user on X.
“king of variety show aka kim seokjin”- stated another fan.
BTS' Jin’s upcoming solo album HAPPY will drop on November 15
On October 14, BIGHIT MUSIC announced the release of BTS' Jin's debut solo album, HAPPY, which sparked massive social media hype. On October 15, the company revealed the pre-order period and release date. The pre-order for the album kicked off on October 15, and it will continue until November 14.
Subsequently, on October 16, the label divulged the tracklist for Kim Seokjin’s eagerly awaited album, HAPPY. The tracklist for BTS' Jin’s new solo record, which will be available on November 15, featured six tracks.
The album features the following songs:
- Running Wild (with Gary Barlow)
- I'll Be There
- Another Level
- 네게 닿을 때까지 (Until it reaches you)
- Heart On The Window (with Wendy)
- 그리움에 (In yearning/longing)
On October 25, 2024, the album’s pre-release single, titled I'll Be There, is slated for release. The tracklist’s Running Wild (ft. Gary Barlow) is the main track of BTS’ Jin’s new studio album.