BTS member Jin has garnered focused attention from Japanese media. Kstyle, a Japanese outlet, recently published a special column titled "BTS's Oldest Member is a Global Visual King! Jin Shows Off His Beautiful Voice That Even Charmed Coldplay," providing an in-depth analysis of Jin's allure. The media highlighted Jin's win in the 'BEST ARTIST' category in the 'K-STAR Most Valuable Artist (K-STAR MVA)' - a joint Korean-Japanese project where fans' votes count 100%. Jin won this accolade with an impressive 42.54% of the votes in the 'K-STAR Most Valuable Artist-Best Artist (men)' poll conducted on IDOLCHAMP.
Jin's solo songs and individual popularity awards have earned him eight physical trophies. Kstyle noted that Jin's stage name is derived from his real name, Kim Seokjin, and his journey into music began at Konkuk University, where he was scouted while aspiring to be an actor. Jin's artistic career took off with BTS's debut with 'NO MORE DREAM' in June 2013.
The media emphasized that Jin's voice is one reason for his immense popularity. While early BTS songs like 'We Are Bulletproof Pt.2' and 'Boy In Luv' showcased Jin's wild vocal style, in 'Just One Day,' he presented a romantic stage with his sweet voice and gifting fans with roses. Jin's tender vocal tone, particularly in high notes, is said to enhance the beauty of his ballad-centric solo songs. He has also been involved in the lyric and composition of many solo tracks, allowing him to fully express his emotions and captivate listeners with his emotive singing.
Jin's first solo song, 'Awake' from BTS's second album 'WINGS,' showcased his confrontation with inner thoughts, followed by 'Epiphany' from 'LOVE YOURSELF 結 'Answer'', expressing a message of self-acceptance. His song 'Moon' from 'MAP OF THE SOUL: 7' compared his fans to the earth and himself to the moon, and received global acclaim, ranking first in iTunes charts in over 110 countries and fifth in Rolling Stone's 'Top 75 Songs of All-Time by a Boy Band.'
Jin's collaboration with Coldplay on 'The Astronaut' marked another milestone. The music video featuring Chris Martin and the mega-hit collaboration achieved million sales. Coldplay also performed 'The Astronaut' at their Tokyo concert in tribute to Jin after his military enlistment.
Kstyle praised Jin for being loved for his singing abilities and character, with half of his official solo songs themed on love for fans. His voice also suits drama OSTs, enhancing the dramatic impact, as seen in 'Yours' from the drama 'Jirisan.' Jin's SoundCloud releases, including 'Tonight,' 'Abyss,' and the viral 'Super Tuna,' were also highlighted.
Jin, known for his striking looks, has been termed the "world's most handsome man" through scientific studies and surveys, recognized by Forbes Korea as 'K-pop's Visual King.' His signature hand kiss and beautiful smile make a lasting impression. As the eldest member of BTS, Jin brings warmth and humor to the group and is known for his food vlogs.
Currently serving in the military, Jin's fans eagerly await his return, evidenced by trending hashtags like '#WaitingForTheAstronaut' and '#UntilWeMeetAgainJin.' Kstyle concluded the article, noting the anticipation for Jin's return from military service in June 2024.
