On September 28, actor Lee Jae Chang posted a photo with the caption, “A photo taken during BTS Jin’s music video filming.” In the picture, he was seen with two actresses and another actor, all dressed in trendy outfits. Although Jin himself wasn’t in the photo, the post created quite a buzz online.
This sparked a lot of speculation among fans, who started to wonder if Jin’s first solo album might be on the horizon. Jin had previously mentioned that he planned to release his debut solo album by the end of this year, but there hadn’t been any recent updates on that front.
So, when Lee Jae Chang shared a Kakao story about his involvement in the music video shoot for Jin’s upcoming solo project, fans were thrilled. They were excited to hear about Jin’s solo activities and are eagerly waiting for an official announcement regarding the album.
Jin, who completed his military service in June, is set to release his highly anticipated solo album by the end of 2024. Over the last few months, he’s been keeping fans updated on the progress of the project. During a recent livestream, he shared, “It’s been a while since we recorded the album. It’s September now. We wrapped up recording in early July, and I’ve also finished the album cover. The final touches on the song, like mixing and mastering, are done. I’ve accomplished a lot of what I can, and while it takes time, it will be out this year.”
In a fun twist, Jin asked his fans for suggestions on YouTube content or TV shows he could be part of, whether it’s mukbangs (eating shows), talk shows, or even more adventurous activities like building houses or cooking. This lighthearted request quickly went viral, and within hours, some of South Korea’s most popular shows were sending him invitations.
Shows like *The Return of Superman* and *The K-Star Next Door* were among the first to extend their invites to Jin. *The Return of Superman*, a well-loved reality show where celebrity dads take care of their kids for 48 hours, jokingly posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Uncle Seokjin? It’s really good, I’ll be waiting at Shudol,” hinting at how fun it would be to see Jin interact with kids on the show. Fans are already imagining the delightful chaos he could bring as a guest uncle, thanks to his silly personality.
Since finishing his military service, Jin has been busy reconnecting with fans through *RUN JIN* and various guest spots, but it looks like he’s eager for even more exciting experiences. Whether it’s building houses, cooking, or joining in on some playful fun, fans are eagerly anticipating where Jin will pop up next!
