BTS’ Jin says he received 4,000 to 5,000 song submissions after confirming plans for upcoming solo album

BTS’ Jin is preparing for his first solo album after being discharged from the military. The K-pop star himself has confirmed that he plans to release an album soon. Now the astronaut singer announced in a recent livestream that he has received almost 4,000 to 5,000 song suggestions for his upcoming album.

BTS’ Jin reveals he received overwhelming song submissions for his first solo album

On July 15, the BTS member revealed in a Weverse Live that he had received nearly 4,000 to 5,000 song submissions from producers and songwriters after confirming that he was working on his next solo music release.

ARMYs are overjoyed by this revelation and couldn’t be prouder of their beloved Jin. Many fans took to social media to share how influential the BTS member is as a global icon.

They talked about how patiently other artists and producers waited for Jin to return from the military so he could collaborate with them.

This overwhelming response to his album plans proves once again his worldwide popularity. Now there is great excitement about which producers he will work with for his first solo album.

More about Jin’s solo career

Jin’s music first appeared in 2019, long before his official solo debut. In 2019, he released his first solo track, Tonight, as part of BTS FESTA, the group’s debut anniversary that year.

Then on December 3, 2020, he released Abyss, a wistful track that was a birthday gift from him to ARMYs. This track was officially re-released on October 21, 2022.

Then in 2021, he lent his musical talent to the TV drama Jirisan starring Jun Ji Hyun and sang the original soundtrack Yours. In the same year, he released Super Tuna, a trot song expressing his love for fishing. This track became an instant fan favorite and even stormed the music charts.

On October 28, 2022, Jin made his official solo debut with the single album The Astronaut. Fans eagerly awaited it, and as expected, the song did well commercially, earning the singer several top spots on music charts.

Jin’s recent activities

On the professional front, Jin recently participated in the torch relay for the 2024 Paris Olympics, representing his home country of South Korea. He will soon be seen in the new MBC variety show The Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island. His first highly anticipated solo album is rumored to be released in the second half of 2024.