BTS Jin Teams Up with Coldplay... Solo Single 'The Astronaut'

Second Collaboration Following Last Year's 'My Universe'
Coldplay Takes Charge of Co-Composing, Writing, and Performing

BTS Jin performing at the 2030 Busan World Expo Bid Support Concert 'BTS Yet To Come in BUSAN'. Photo by HYBE

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] BTS member Jin will release his first solo single "The Astronaut" before enlisting. This album draws attention for its collaboration with Coldplay.

Big Hit Music announced on the 20th that BTS's Jin and Coldplay have teamed up for "The Astronaut."

Earlier, on the 15th, Jin hinted at the collaboration and his solo activities during the "BTS Yet To Come in Busan" concert held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Yeonje-gu, Busan, which was organized to support the bid for the 2030 Busan World Expo. He said, "I ended up releasing a song after connecting with someone I really admired."

BTS Jin_The Astronaut_Poster. Photo by BigHit Music

With Big Hit Music officially confirming Jin's enlistment this year, this solo single is expected to be Jin's last activity before enlisting. This marks the second solo activity by a BTS member following J-Hope's solo album "Jack In The Box," released in July this year.

Following the release of "My Universe" last September, Jin and Coldplay are collaborating once again.

Prior to the release of the solo single "The Astronaut" on the 28th, Jin plans to sequentially unveil various content including concept photos and a music video teaser.

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