JIN Releases Second Solo Album "Echo"

Rosa Gulliver
May 16
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Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | May 16, 2025

BTS' JIN Releases Second Solo Album "Echo"

Jin (진) unveiled his highly-anticipated second solo album Echo today. With the intention of reconnecting with his fans through music, Jin makes a swift return with the new release, arriving just six months after his solo debut album Happy.

Echo explores the myriad moments of life, each resonating in its own unique form of an 'echo.' The album presents Jin's perspective on universal experiences, capturing everyday emotions with warmth and wit. From exploring themes such as the dynamics of ‘you and me’ and ‘us,’ along with love, friendship, and the crossroads one encounters in everyday life, Jin paints a broad spectrum of universal experiences through his music.

The album features a total of seven tracks: the main track “Don’t Say You Love Me,” “Nothing Without Your Love,” “Loser (feat. YENA),” “Rope It,” “With the Clouds”, “Background,” and “To Me, Today.” Jin participated in penning the majority of the tracklist, including “Nothing Without Your Love,” “Loser (feat. YENA),” “Rope It,” and “With the Clouds.”

Echo is built on the band sound that Jin has personally loved for a long time. The album features a vibrant mix of genres including high-spirit pop-punk, upbeat country rock, orchestral Brit rock, lyrical Japanese rock, simple yet high-energy alternative rock, and heartfelt ballad pop, all grounded in band instrumentation. By blending these diverse sounds, Jin creates a cohesive sonic identity shaped by his affinity for band music and his evolving artistry. Jin’s lyrical contribution and a genre close to his heart combine to make an album that feels more authentic than ever.

“Don’t Say You Love Me,” the main track of Echo, is a pop track that carries authentic feelings and life’s moments that deeply resonate with listeners. It depicts the complex emotions of a falling relationship, as two lovers find themselves unable to let go, caught in the irony of holding on because of love itself. With its intricate lyrics and easy-listening sound, the track showcases an evolution of Jin's emotional delivery.

The music video for “Don’t Say You Love Me” is presented in a dramatised format. Jin and acclaimed South Korean actress Shin Se-kyung appear in the video, with their acting performances intensifying the emotional immersion of the song. The video portrays a couple, once passionately in love, meeting after their breakup. The narrative, revisiting the emotional scars and complexities between them, leaves a lasting impression. The nuanced performances of the two actors capture the poignant sentiment of the track. Filmed in Singapore, the video portrays the stunning local scenery and visually evocative cinematography, offering a serene depiction of the sorrow that accompanies the end of a relationship.

Echo is now available on all streaming platforms worldwide. Following his album release, Jin will be appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for his TV premiere performance of “Don’t Say You Love Me.” In June, the multifaceted global superstar is set to keep the momentum going with the launch of his first-ever solo tour #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR across Asia, Europe, and the United States.

About Jin of BTS

Jin (Kim, Seok jin) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. Jin’s appealing voice and clear tone amplify the emotions delivered through music. His solo records “Awake,” “Epiphany,” and “Moon,” and Original Soundtracks for Korean TV series including “Yours” (‘Jirisan’ OST), “Even If I Die, It’s You” (‘Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth’ OST) showcase his warm vocal timbre and power of expression. Released in 2021, “SUPER TUNA” set a huge dance challenge trend with its cheerful melody and easy dance moves. Jin participated in the songwriting of his first solo single “The Astronaut” (released in October 2022) alongside Coldplay, flaunting his unique charm as a multi-talented musician. Known as “Worldwide Handsome,” Jin struts his unexpected charms through various content and TV shows. On July 14, 2024, Jin participated in the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay as a torchbearer from South Korea. That same year, he released his first solo album Happy. In May 2025, Jin returned with his highly-anticipated second solo album, Echo. Just a month after its release, he is set to embark on his first-ever solo tour, #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR, with stops across Asia, Europe, and the United States.

About BTS

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, the band has mobilised millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), collected six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles since 2020, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards.