BTS’ Jin dropped the tracklist description of his upcoming first solo album, Happy. On October 16, 2024, BIGHIT MUSIC unveiled the tracklist of Happy through the official social media of BTS. The album is set to feature six songs: Running Wild (title track), I’ll Be There, Another Level Until It Reaches You (네게 닿을 때까지), Heart on the Window, and In Yearning/Longing (그리움에).
On October 17, Donga Ilbo reported the description of each song on the tracklist, including the title track, Running Wild, produced by British pop band Take That's Gary Barlow. The genre of Running Wild is pop rock, which shares the message of running breathlessly toward hope
The song that garnered fans' attention was In Yearning/Longing (그리움에), which is dedicated to the ARMY and was written by Jin himself. This ballad song is reportedly set to have heartwarming lyrics that would serve as a letter to fans in which Jin shares his feelings. Fans took to social media to voice their thoughts about the description.
“He wrote a song for ARMY ?! I can't wait”- a fan said on X.
“6th one being an ARMY song oh”- a fan added.
Netizens also reacted to the description of the pre-release song I'll Be There, which conveys the message of happiness while extending support and strength to the listeners.
“Oh my god…. He’s so precious. I love him sooooo much! I can’t wait for the album to drop!”- a user commented.
“I'm tearing up just reading the descriptions. This album was made for me!!!! I cannot wait to listen to the songs.”- a fan added.
“I bet that I’ll be there is for the tannies. not only was he the first to enlist to show them it would be okay, to not be nervous, but he is also the first out. ready to welcome them home with open arms.”- a user stated.
Fans showcased their excitement for the track Another Level, described as overcoming hurdles and misfortune and leveling up to the next stage. BTS’ Jin is known to have a passion for gaming, and the term "Another Level" is often used while playing games.
“Pop rock? YESSSSS, Another Level has the gaming concept? of course he did!! I Will Come To You is a fan song?? he loves us so much.”- a fan wrote.
“Obviously he would somehow add something related to gaming for his album I love him sm for that this album is very Jin.”- another fan wrote.
“This whole album is so seokjin coded of course there was gonna be a gaming reference.”- another user commented.
More about BTS’ Jin's first solo album ‘Happy’ songs descriptions
BTS’ Jin's first solo album, Happy, is set to feature Red Velvet vocalist Wendy on the song titled Heart on the Window. The song is described as a romantic track with lyrics of love drawing a parallel between time and the changes in the seasons witnessed through a window.
Meanwhile, Until It Reaches You (네게 닿을 때까지) is a song co-produced by Taka Moriuchi and Toru Yamashita of the Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK. The song easily resonates with listeners and portrays deepening emotions of love through its lyrics.
Meanwhile, I'll Be There, produced by American singer Max, is scheduled to be released on October 25, 2024, at 1 pm KST. The album Happy will be released on November 15, 2024, at 2 pm KST.