‘This is what a breakaway is.’ BTS member Jin transforms into a ‘rock star.’

It was so unexpected that he, who was considered a model student representing K -pop, would “take off his neatness and put on a rebellious attitude,” that the impact went beyond freshness and was quickly being recalled as “a shock.”

At midnight on the 23rd, Jin revealed his true identity as ‘rock singer Jin’ through 5 image cuts on the official SNS of the group he belongs to, BTS, and showed off his status as a global mega star by garnering an average of 1 million ‘likes’ per image in just half a day since it was posted.

The transformation, which can only be recognized upon closer inspection, is completed with long hair that covers the neckline, black nail art, and a slim figure that even gives off the haggard look that can be called a rock star’s ‘signature’.In and out of the industry, there are rave reviews saying that it is “the most dramatic” appearance among the 2020s K-pop stars.

The transformation into rock star Jin coincides with the release of his second solo mini-album, “ECHO, “ which is scheduled for next month.Jin will release his new solo album simultaneously worldwide on May 16th at 1PM Korean time.His comeback this time is also drawing attention as the highlight of the “MAY KING” series in May.The “MAY KING” series is a new K-pop word that is derived from the “May Queen,” and refers to the “May comeback rush” of top male groups or stars.


As a solo artist, Jin’s ‘reversal notice’ is gaining even more attention, especially as it forms a sharp contrast to the entertainment career of ‘model student Kim Seok-jin’, who is well known to the public.Jin recently appeared in the global OTT Netflix ‘Daehwajang Gianjang’, and exerted his influence by ranking the program at the top of the global popularity viewership rankings.

Meanwhile, Jin’s historic comeback as a rock star overlaps with the solo career of another BTS member, J-Hope, increasing expectations.

J-Hope, who finished his military service last year with Jin, released his comeback singles “SWEET DREAMS” and “Mona Lisa” back-to-back early this year, and they naturally became global mega hits.J-Hope is currently on his world tour “Hope on the Streets.”


Reporter Heo Min- mignon@donga.com

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