Jin, a member of BTS, released his second solo mini-album, Echo, on May 16, 2025, through Big Hit Music. This album follows his first solo project, Happy, and showcases a more introspective and emotionally resonant side of his artistry.
🎵 Album Overview
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Title: Echo
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Release Date: May 16, 2025
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Length: Approximately 20 minutes and 26 seconds
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Genre: Pop rock, with influences from 1980s synth-pop, country, Brit rock, pop-punk, country rock, metal, and alternative rock
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Themes: The album delves into universal life experiences, capturing everyday emotions with warmth and sincerity
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Guest Appearance: YENA features on the track "Loser"
📀 Tracklist
As of now, the full tracklist for Echo has not been publicly released. The lead single is titled "Don't Say You Love Me".
🛍️ Album Versions & Merchandise
Echo is available in various formats:
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Physical Versions: Standard editions include a photobook, lyric book, CD, postcards, and photocards.
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Weverse Albums Version: This digital-only version includes a QR code for streaming, along with a message card, postcard book, lyric sheet, pin board, pin badge, and photocard.
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Pre-order Gifts: Early buyers on Weverse Global received exclusive gifts, including a special unreleased selfie photocard and a logo acrylic pin badge .
🌍 RunSeokjin Ep. Tour
To promote Echo, Jin is embarking on his first solo world tour, the RunSeokjin Ep. Tour, starting on June 28, 2025, in Goyang, South Korea, and concluding on August 10, 2025, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The tour will feature 18 shows across North America, Asia, and Europe .
📈 Chart Performance
Echo has achieved notable chart achievements, like:
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South Korea: Debuted at number 2 on the Circle Album Chart
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Japan: Reached number 20 on the Oricon Combined Albums Chart and number 36 on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums Chart
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Greece: Peaked at number 6 on the IFPI Greek Albums Chart
📺 Special Fan Event
To celebrate the release of Echo, Big Hit Music hosted a special fan event titled "Hi-SeokJin" on April 24, 2025. The event included a hi-touch session with Jin, providing fans with a unique opportunity to interact with the artist .
Echo marks a significant step in Jin's solo career, offering fans a deeper, more personal insight into his musical journey.With its rich blend of genres and heartfelt themes, the album has resonated with audiences worldwide.
