Happy Birthday, Worldwide Handsome! A look at BTS Jin's most captivating solo performances

As Kim Seok-jin celebrates his birthday on December 4, let's explore his standout solo moments, including his solo songs, OSTs, and special collaborations with his fellow BTS members.

Kim Seok-jin

Jin, renowned as "Mr. Worldwide Handsome," is equally celebrated as the possessor of the 'Silver Voice' among BTS' ARMY. His focused, tender, and powerful vocal abilities shine in both ballad and rock genres, showcasing his versatility throughout his career.

Despite his ongoing mandatory military service in South Korea, Jin's songs continue to make waves among fans, affectionately known as ARMY, who consistently trend his music.

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As the singer celebrates his birthday on December 4, let's explore his standout solo moments, including his solo songs, OSTs, and special collaborations with his fellow BTS members.

"Awake" (2016)

Released on October 10, 2016, this captivating piano ballad served as the ninth track for their second studio album, "Wings," and the repackage album, "You Never Walk Alone." In celebration of his birthday, a Christmas version of the song was released on December 4, 2016, as a special gift.

"It's Definitely You" With V (2017)

Also titled as "Even If I Die, It's You," this song is a collaboration between Kim Taehyung, also known as V, and Jin for the K-drama "Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth," in which V also acted. The track was released on December 19, 2016, and is featured as the opening track on the digital single album "Hwarang OST Part 2."

"So Far Away" With Suga & Jung Kook (2017)

This track is a remix by SUGA, Jin, and Jung Kook of Agust D's "So Far Away" from his 2016 "August D" mixtape. The remixed version was unveiled on June 14, 2017, as a contribution to the 2017 BTS Festa celebration.

"Epiphany" (2018)

Unveiled as a comeback trailer on August 9, 2018, this song secured its spot as the 13th track on CD A of their second compilation album, "Love Yourself: Answer." Impressively, it garnered over twenty million views within the initial twenty-four hours of its release.

"Tonight" (2019)

Also titled as "This Night," this digital single by Jin, originally released unofficially on June 5, 2019, as part of the 2019 BTS Festa, showcases an acoustic R&B-pop track. The song, co-written by Jin and RM, accentuates Jin's airy falsetto.

"Abyss" (2020)

Released as a digital single, Jin's song, initially unofficially launched on December 3, 2020, was officially released on global music platforms on October 21, 2022. The track, co-written by Jin, RM, and BTS producer Pdogg, alongside BUMZU, showcases the collaborative efforts of the talented artist that Jin is.

"Moon" (2020)

Jin's song, released on February 21, 2020, found its place as the 16th track in their fourth studio album, "Map of the Soul: 7." Additionally, it secured a spot as the fourth track on CD2 of BTS's inaugural anthology album, "Proof." The song achieved notable success, reaching number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and securing the second position on the World Digital Song Sales chart.

"Yours" (2021)

Jin's OST digital single for the Korean drama "Jirisan" was released on November 7, 2021. It served as the opening track for the digital single album "Jirisan OST Part.4."

"Super Tuna" (2021)

As a birthday gift for ARMY, Jin unveiled a lively and synth-infused track that unexpectedly became a viral sensation even without streaming distribution. The one-minute song, crafted and produced by Jin and BUMZU, inspired numerous covers across TikTok, something Jin wanted to avoid.

"The Astronaut" (2022)

In his inaugural solo venture after BTS' "Chapter Two" began, Jin collaborated with the band Coldplay for lyrical assistance. Chris Martin, during a Coldplay concert, revealed that the song's inspiration stemmed from Jin's impending Korean military enlistment. Fans resonated deeply with the song's message, propelling it to become his first credited solo Hot 100 hit by debuting at No. 51.

What is the preferred song among ARMY from BTS' "hyung" Kim Seokjin?

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