Today, BTS‘s Jin released his pre-release single “I’ll Be There” ahead of his solo debut album, HAPPY, which will be released on November 15.
The song and music video were dedicated to the ARMY, which patiently waited for Jin while he fulfilled his mandatory military service. They especially loved the rockstar vibes, as they long desired Jin to do such a concept.
Rock song in kpop?? jin did it again wow 10/10 Arianators will be streaming SOTY. https://t.co/MWkG2ArOBU
— Ninie🪼☆ (@AriajinManager) October 25, 2024
this is the rock jin i have dreamed of for years
— army film club (@0613frames) October 25, 2024
I’ll stay the same 😭💜
army we are so loved!#IllBeThereOutNow#Jin_IllBeThere #Jin_Happy pic.twitter.com/b2iZcXNFel— LC⁷⚡️ (@BE_Happier_BTS) October 25, 2024
Yet, “I’ll Be There” just might be converting non-ARMYs into fans of Jin.
Since the “I’ll Be There” MV dropped, clips have gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), with netizens quote-tweeting, stating they love the song despite not being members of the fandom. Many non-K-Pop fans praised Jin’s new song.
Not a fan but if we're being honest this is the best song released this year. https://t.co/GjJUkgeBiF
— Athesitc 🫧 (@loly_lu_v) October 25, 2024
OMGG, isn't this the guy who carried the torch at the Olympics?!!!! The song is so beautiful it's a masterpiece 😭😭😭I think I'll start listening to it NOW!!!!.😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/6s6UNBSiSi
— esra🧸 (@unlemayniben) October 25, 2024
I'm not really interested in Kpop, but I've always heard from someone that BTS's songs are very successful, and they were right https://t.co/3QvZdDOMX9
— meli (@Elyfm92) October 25, 2024
For instance, a Halsey fan account knew of BTS due to their collaboration with the singer for “Boy with Luv.” Yet, they didn’t know much about the members or listened to their solo music.
OH GURLLLL I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG !!! I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THIS BOY MOREEEE https://t.co/q4t0fvd73S
— ASHLEY🗝 (@liilhalsey) October 25, 2024
ofc I know bts
but I haven't listened to their solo music and I don't know much about the members….🙆🏼♀️— ASHLEY🗝 (@liilhalsey) October 25, 2024
Yes, my dear, I don't care about these words and I am going to take action to get to know all seven of them
— ASHLEY🗝 (@liilhalsey) October 25, 2024
Likewise, ENHYPEN fan accounts praised Jin’s comeback, wishing the best for the BTS member.
Im not an army but this made my morning 😭🫶🏻jin have fun with promotions! https://t.co/f5l3OB1dq5
— kay is daydreaming 💭 (@dachaconnenow) October 25, 2024
i’m not a army but this sounds fucking good https://t.co/p5iiYb5YHZ
— fio☆ is dreaming (@sunhoonie) October 25, 2024
Jin has successfully converted even non-K-Pop fans with just this one song, as it provoked them to check out not just his music but also BTS’s!
thank replies for letting me know this guy will release an album I WILL BE TUNNING IN https://t.co/QEO3EJT9kw
— va (@fillt6e) October 25, 2024
i think I fell in love with this man
— M (@m_user626262526) October 25, 2024
That’s the power of Worldwide Handsome!
