‘Running Wild’ to lead BTS Jin’s 1st solo album

BTS member Jin's upcoming first solo album will be led by "Running Wild," his agency, BigHit Music, said Thursday. Jin also provided the same information, unveiling a tracklist of his album "Happy" on social media. The album is slated for release Nov. 15 to become his first solo project since his debut with BTS and follows his return from mandatory military service in June. "Happy" will feature six tracks, including the main single, "Running Wild," and "I'll Be There," which will be released beforehand on Oct. 25, according to the artist and the agency. The other songs on the album are "Another Level," "Until I Reach You," "Heart on the Window," featuring Red Velvet's Wendy, and "In Longing." "Running Wild" is described as a pop-rock song with British rock influences, produced by Gary Barlow from the renowned British pop band Take That. The track conveys a hopeful message about persevering toward one's goals, according to the agency. The pre-release single "I'll Be There" features a collaboration with American singer-songwriter MAX and expresses Jin's desire to energize listeners when they feel tired and alone. Takahiro Moriuchi and Toru Yamashita, both members of the Japanese rock band One Ok Rock, are featured artists for "Until I Reach You." "In Longing," the last track, is a ballad song written by Jin for his fans. Source: Yonhap News Agency