BTS Jin unveils first performance of mini album ‘Echo’ — “I exist thanks to ARMY”

BTS’s Jin celebrated the release of his mini album “Echo” by spending meaningful time with fans.

On May 17, Jin held an offline event titled “Don’t Say You Love Me @Seongsu” at Anderson C in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. Fans who couldn't attend in person watched the show via live broadcast on Weverse and TikTok.

He opened the performance with the title track “Don’t Say You Love Me,” captivating the audience with his delicate vocals and simple arrangement. After the performance, Jin jokingly mentioned, “The mic stand was 0.3cm too tall,” and granted fans’ requests for an encore live.

He then continued with performances of tracks like “A Journey with Clouds” and “To My Usual Self,” while also taking time to answer fans’ questions. He shared that when working on “A Journey with Clouds,” he imagined clouds and a child, representing himself and the fans.

Regarding his first solo fan concert scheduled for June 28 and 29 at Goyang Sports Complex Auxiliary Stadium, he said, “I’m planning a fun and unstructured format.” At the end of the show, he expressed, “The fans’ support has become a lasting resonance in my heart. It was the happiest moment. Thanks to ARMY, I can be a singer, make music, and perform. Thank you for existing.”

“Echo” quickly made an impact on global music charts. According to Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global chart, the title track “Don’t Say You Love Me” recorded over 3.62 million streams on release day, debuting at number 9. Other tracks including “Nothing Without Your Love,” “Loser feat. YENA,” “Rope It,” “A Journey with Clouds,” and “Background” also entered the chart.

The album “Echo” captures the idea of life’s moments spreading like different kinds of resonances. Jin participated in writing several tracks, adding authenticity and delivering messages that deeply resonate with listeners.