BTS's Jin Reveals He Initially Planned to Leave After 7 Years

BTS's Jin has opened up about his initial plans to leave the group after seven years.

On the 22nd, the YouTube channel 'Insaeng84' featured a video titled 'With Jin', where BTS's Jin shared his thoughts.

Jin discussed his recent activities, stating, "I've been working on an album and going on personal tours." When asked by Kian84 about a world tour, Jin confirmed, "The world tour starts in April." He also revealed the album's name, "It's called 'Arirang'," sharing news of his upcoming album.

Why Did Jin Initially Plan to Leave After 7 Years?

Jin also shared his mindset from his debut days. Kian84 asked, "You debuted at 22 and now you're 35. What's changed the most?" Jin confessed, "My mindset has changed for the better. Initially, I thought I'd do this for about seven years and then leave."

He continued, "I originally thought I'd stop after about seven years, but as I continued, it became more fun and genuine. I'm so grateful to the fans, and I feel more and more that it's okay to be sincere."

"I Rely on My Looks" - The Secret Behind BTS's Perfect Choreography

Jin also expressed his affection for BTS's activities. When Kian84 mentioned, "Usually, as time goes by, the choreography gets loose, but not with BTS," Jin replied, "Our members are really good. I'm not that great, but I'm good at self-awareness."

He humorously added, "Among the members, I'm the type who relies on my looks," drawing laughter.

The conversation also touched on overseas activities. When Kian84 asked, "Do you film shows abroad, like the Jimmy Fallon Show?" Jin corrected, "It's Jimmy Fallon. He's our friend, so we shouldn't change his name." He added, "Actually, I don't have friends, so isn't that why you hang out with me?" adding more humor.

Finally, Jin expressed his gratitude, "I'm so thankful and love the fans. I'll work hard on the 'Arirang' activities."

By Eun-Jeong Kim, TenAsia Reporter eun@tenasia.co.kr