BTS's Jin to release solo music later this month

Jin of boy band BTS [NEWS1]

Jin, a member of boy band BTS, is set to release his first solo single later this month, according to media outlet reports.

Local press outlet Ten Asia reported that the single was gifted by the English band Coldplay, but Big Hit Music did not confirm this rumor.

The agency told the press that "the specific timeline and details on the collaboration will be revealed later."

During the “BTS 〈Yet To Come〉 in Busan” concert in Busan Saturday, which was held in support of the seaside city’s bid to host the World Expo 2030, Jin revealed that he was preparing to release solo music.

“It wasn’t something that I was expecting, but I am the next member after J-Hope to release my solo album,” Jin said. “It’s not a grandiose album, but a single. I had the chance to work with someone I incredibly admire and so I’m singing something that I like.”

The boy band had previously collaborated with Coldplay, releasing the track "My Universe," which debuted at No.1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.

BY CHO JUNG-WOO [cho.jungwoo1@joongang.co.kr]