On Monday, October 21, BTS' Jin released a new set of concept photos titled Navigate for his upcoming solo debut album, Happy. In the photos, the idol is seen sporting blonde hair, which immediately garnered the attention of fans. The concept clip showcased the idol sleeping and cozily resting on a bed, as his shaggy blonde hair fell on his face.
The concept photos on the other hand also radiated a similar aesthetic. The pictures mostly revolved around the idol posing on or near a bed. Other images from the concept photo had him dressed in night suits and cozy clothing. While fans loved the concept and the aesthetics, what they couldn't stop talking about was the idol's blonde hair.
Although, this isn't the first time the idol dyed his hair blonde. During BTS' Young Forever, Love Yourself, and other albums, the K-pop idol adorned blonde hair. However, this is the first time fans saw him with a long mullet and they've been obsessing over the same.
Here are a few fan reactions to Jin in a blonde mullet for his solo debut album's concept photos, Navigate:
" SEOKJIN IS SO BEAUTIFUL"
"i can't believe we're getting blonde mullet jin i used to pray for times like this" said a fan on X
"for those who cannot understand blonde jin after three years is equivalent to birth of christ" added another fan
"The eatery that's happening with his concepts omfg no one comes close" commented a netizen
More fans commented that the idol looked good with blonde hair and referred to him as 'barbie'.
"blondie who likes wearing pink and is also extremely employed, good enough welcome back barbie" said an X user
"for non-kpop fans, it's like sleeping beauty waking up" added another X user
"You know it's serious when baddie got the blonde wig on" stated a netizen
"OMG HE LOOKS SO GOOD WITH BLONDE HAIR" added an X user
All you need to know about BTS' Jin's upcoming solo debut album, Happy, and its pre-release single, I'll Be There
On October 14, BTS' Jin announced the release of his first solo debut album, Happy. The album, consisting of six tracks, is scheduled to release on November 15, 2024, at 2 pm KST. According to the tracklist, the idol has participated in the writing of four out of the six songs on the album.
Additionally, a collaboration is also part of the album. For the track, Heart On The Window, the K-pop idol has collaborated with the Red Velvet member, Wendy. Given that both artists are known for their vocal abilities, fans are thrilled to see what the song has in store for them.
Moreover, the idol will also be rolling out a pre-release single, I'll Be There, before the official release of the album, Happy. The song is scheduled to be released on October 25, at 1 pm KST. On the other hand, BIGHIT MUSIC also put forth a statement on October 14 regarding the idol's solo debut album.
"Happy is Jin's heartfelt invitation for fans to join him on his journey to discover happiness. The album features six tracks, each with its own unique vibe, all grounded in a band sound."
In the statement, they explained that the idol began to work on the album soon after his military discharge on June 12. Moreover, the album communicates the idol's intent to share his journey of discovering happiness with his fans. Therefore, the album is titled Happy.
Regarding the genre of the album, the statement expressed that most songs will be based on band sounds. This statement along with the concept photos and films has been peaking fans' expectations on what the album and its songs hold.