6 days Ago By Jasmine Turner
BTS ‘s Jin previously made his comeback with a solo album after completing his mandatory military service. The album, Happy , was released on November 15, 2024, and included six new songs. Around half a year later, he is officially making his solo comeback in May 20205 with the release of a new mini album, Echo .
On April 15, 2025, BigHit Music announced that Jin will drop his second mini album on May 16 at 1 PM KST. According to the agency, Jin’s decision to return so soon stems from his desire to see and connect with his fans more often. The upcoming album is described as a project that captures the diverse moments in life as they resonate like echoes — each unique in form and emotion.
Jin reportedly presents these universal stories and feelings from his own perspective, blending sincerity with a touch of wit. The album will feature seven tracks, continuing the use of band-based sounds, much like his previous release, showcasing his consistent musical taste and artistic direction. T o build anticipation for the release, BigHit Music spent big bucks, airing videos for Echo in public.
Promotional videos featuring Jin began airing on April 15 at K-POP SQUARE MEDIA in COEX, Gangnam, Seoul. The video promotion will run from April 15 to 19, screening every 30 minutes between 6 AM and 11:30 PM KST. In the video, Jin is seen inside a crane game filled with plush toys, pulling out a banner that reveals the album’s release date — “ May 16 .
” “ECHO” BY JIN OUT MAY 16, 2025 1PM KST/12AM ET! pic.twitter.com/g7uReKTh2q — jin files (@seokjinfile) April 14, 2025 BigHit Music shared that they “ designed this promotion in a unique way to let more fans know about Jin’s comeback and to make the waiting process more enjoyable,” asking “for fans’ continued support and excitement for Jin and his new album Echo.
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