On October 4, 2024, the eagle-eyed fandom (ARMYs) discovered that BTS' Jin's Super Tuna had an update on iTunes/Apple Music. This sparked speculations that the song would be part of the male artist's upcoming album. The main poster of Super Tuna had October 11 written on the top left corner.
For the unversed, BTS' Jin unveiled Super Tuna as a special track for his 29th birthday on December 4, 2022.
While some fans speculated that Super Tuna might feature on BTS' Jin's much-anticipated solo debut studio album, others had different opinions. They felt that the male artist might add the track's extended version to his record. Subsequently, an X user tweeted:
"may be the extended ver?"
The fandom weaved a plethora of compliments for BTS' Jin. Many netizens speculated that he would perhaps announce his upcoming studio album.
"opening his first solo album promotions with an extended version of his most iconic song to date that he put out as a silly little gift for his fans on his birthday is just something that only seokjin would do," a fan mentioned.
"I think he will release the longer version as pre release single, then he release the KSJ1," a fan reacted.
"October 11th is a Friday so definitely getting the extended version next week, maybe KSJ1 announcement this week too," a fan commented.
Others also suggested that they should make the upcoming extended version of Super Tuna a global hit on Spotify.
"Guys we can do the funniest thing and make it easily hit #1 global Spotify it’s a short and catchy song plz we can do it," a user reacted.
"Can't thank him enough for this song! Just this week I sang it for my best friends 2 year old and we did the dance with our hands and we were laughing and having fun for an hour straight! Just pure happiness," a user shared.
"Let's revisit the moment when Super Tuna blocked Taylor fr. #1 spot & d cute fish guy captured everyone’s hearts & went viral, making his catchy tune trend as d top MV on YT. ST ext. ver. let's go. Will there be new MV?," a user commented.
More about BTS' Jin's recent activities
BTS' Jin was discharged from his mandatory military service on June 12, 2024, after concluding his eighteen months of work as an active-duty soldier. Subsequently, he held an in-person FESTA event to commemorate the group's eleventh anniversary at Jamsil Arena on June 13, 2024. At the event, he hugged 1000 ARMYs and delivered electrifying performnaces on his hit songs.
He created history as he served as a torchbearer for the South Korean delegation at the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris. The idol was later selected as the first global brand ambassafor for the French watch and jewelry brand Fred.
The male artist was also announced as the global ambassador for the Italian luxury fashion house Gucci on August 8, 2024. The creative director Sabato De Sarno welcomed him via an Instagram post where he wrote:
"I am very excited to welcome Jin as Global Brand Ambassador. His warm and kind personality is truly magnetic, and his style is simply unique. He is a generous and extraordinary artist who can move people with his music, which makes us even more honored to share this journey with him.”
BTS' Jin appeared in several variety programs, including Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island, I LOVE Everyone's Zoo. He also launched his solo variety program Run Jin, available to watch on the official YouTube channel of BANGTAN TV.
The male artist attended Gucci's Spring Summer 2025 women's program at the Paris Fashion Week by Sabato De Sarno at Triennale Milano on September 24. The idol donned head-to-toe Gucci and showcased his fashion statement.
The singer was announced as the first male global ambassafor for the South Korean cosmetics brand, Laneige. He would star in a campaign for its bestselling Cream Skin 2-in-1 moisturizer and toner.