Jin of BTS has some news that’ll be sure to give fans an endorphin rush — his debut solo album, Happy, is coming soon.
As announced Monday (Oct. 14), the 31-year-old K-pop star will deliver his first full set of songs as a soloist Nov. 15. Inspired by his “journey to discover true happiness,” the project will feature six tracks, according to a release from BigHit.
“Jin reveals his honest thoughts and feelings on what happiness means to him in the hopes that those who listen to the album will also find joy,” the release continues. “Happy is a genuine, heartwarming gesture that invites listeners to join him on a journey to find happiness, offering them a sense of strength and comfort in their day-to-day lives.”
The news comes about four months after Jin became the first of his BTS bandmates to complete his mandatory enlistment in the South Korean military, which he celebrated at the time by hugging 1,000 fans. The performer also earned a place in the history books over the summer when he participated as a torch-bearer in the 2024 Olympics relay, becoming one of few musicians who’ve ever held the honor.
Happy will follow a string of solo singles released by Jin over the years, including 2019’s “Tonight,” 2020’s “Abyss” and 2022’s “The Astronaut.” Three days prior to his album announcement, the singer officially released the full version of his song “Super Tuna.”
The new LP will make Jin the final member of BTS to release a solo album, following previous projects from Jung Kook, Jimin, V, SUGA, RM and J-Hope. Full-band activities are currently on pause as the remaining members finish their military service, with BTS expected to make its return in 2025.
See BigHit’s announcement below.
