Jin of BTS has garnered significant attention from prominent international media outlets.

On October 25, Jin released the song 'I’ll Be There,' a pre-release single from his first solo album, Happy.

The song has received critical acclaim. The US-based Consequence of Sound described it as "a track rooted in early rock style," highlighting that it "provides an opportunity to showcase Jin's broad vocal range."

Teen Vogue also praised the song, saying, "'I’ll Be There' is based on the rockabilly genre, blending various instrumental sounds with Jin’s captivating voice." The magazine further noted the musical shift from his previous solo releases: "While Jin has mainly presented ballads before, this song spreads a message of joy."

Vogue highlighted Jin's transformation from a pop star to a rock star, comparing it to his past works, stating, "The dedication Jin conveys is more powerful than ever."

Billboard called the song "a tribute to the passion of devoting oneself wholeheartedly to something." Meanwhile, Rolling Stone described it as "an homage to the rockabilly genre."

'I’ll Be There' combines elements of rock and roll with country music, delivering a message of happiness and support for those who feel alone.

The song is performing well on various music charts. On October 25, it ranked 9th on Spotify's 'Daily Top Songs Global' and secured the top spot on Japan’s Oricon 'Single Ranking.'

Jin's full solo album Happy is set to be released on November 15.