BTS's eldest member Jin is holding steady at the top, proving his solo power in Japan and beyond.

🎧 #1 on Spotify Japan, Global Top 10 Too

On June 17, Spotify's latest charts revealed that Jin's 'Don't Say You Love Me' has topped the Top Songs Japan chart once again. The track also ranked No. 6 on Spotify's Global Top Songs chart, showing sustained popularity nearly a month after release.

The title track from Jin's second solo mini album Echo, 'Don't Say You Love Me' is a minimalist pop song, highlighted by a soft arrangement and easy-listening melody. Fans continue to fall for Jin's heartfelt and velvety vocals.

💔 Love as Both Comfort and Pain

The lyrics explore the duality of love—how it can heal yet hurt. Jin's calm delivery brings out the bittersweet complexity of emotions that many can relate to, turning personal stories into a universal message.

💿 Gold Disc Certified in Japan

On June 10, the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) officially certified Echo as Gold, with over 100,000 copies shipped. This marks Jin's third Gold certification following The Astronaut and a Platinum certification (250,000+ copies) for his debut solo album Happy.

📈 Chart-Topping Everywhere

'Don't Say You Love Me' debuted at No. 7 on Spotify's Global Weekly Chart and later peaked at No. 2. On Billboard 200, Echo scored a career-high No. 3, and it entered the UK Official Top 100 at No. 63—cementing Jin's solo credibility across continents.

🪖 BTS's Military Hiatus Nears Its End

The BTS military hiatus is coming to a close. RM and V were officially discharged on June 10, followed by Jimin and Jungkook on June 11. SUGA is scheduled to complete his service on June 21.