On May 16, 2025, BTS member Jin initiated a live broadcast to celebrate the release of his much-anticipated comeback album, Echo. During this event, his fellow bandmates—j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—joined in, adding a lively touch to the chat with their playful comments.
As Jin engaged with his fans, he veered into discussions about various topics, leading many viewers to feel as though they were eavesdropping on a private conversation among the members of BTS.
To fans’ delight, the interaction didn’t stop when the live session ended; the members continued to comment in the Weverse section, prompting Jin to eventually sign off and humorously request that they leave the chat.
This spontaneous chaos captured the hearts of many fans online, who shared their excitement about the camaraderie displayed during the session. One user poetically expressed it as a glimpse into their beloved “Bangtan family”.
“Jimin and Hobi having a private conversation in the army group chat, while Jin discusses his inspiration from an anime. Oh, this is my Bangtan family,”noted a fan on X.
As sentiments poured in on X, fans expressed playful nostalgia; many shared how they deeply missed the members’ interactions.
“Hobi, Jimin, Taehyung, and now Jungkook commenting in Jin’s livestream—I’m literally shaking, crying, and throwing up. God knows how I’ll feel when the seven of them are together again,”shared another excited fan on X.
“Nothing is more wholesome and chaotic than the tannies assembling and treating the Weverse live as their personal group chat. Oh, how I’ve missed my family so much,”a different fan remarked.
“They’re literally having an entire conversation there; it feels like we’re participating in their group chat. MY FAM IS SO CHAOTIC AND FUNNY! AHH, I MISS THEM SO MUCH—plus, not Jungkook mentioning how he pranked Taehyung again reminds me of their AYS days,”wrote a fan on X.
Comments continued to flood in, with fans labeling the live session as “chaotic” and celebrating the fact that their favorite group is making a comeback.
“I couldn’t stop laughing reading their replies. The joy was palpable, as they continued talking even after the live broadcast ended. Ah, this is what happiness feels like,”somebody said.
“Taekook on a call while spamming Jin’s live, Jimin and Hobi engaged in full-on conversations in the chat—this truly gives us a sneak peek into the OT7 chaos we can expect soon. We are so back!”enthused another fan.
“Jin’s live concluded with 193 messages from Hobi, Jimin, Tae, & Jungkook. They kept talking even after the live ended, and Jin had to step in against the chaos. It was just SO CHAOTIC,”shared one fan on X.
Unveiling Jin’s Latest Album, Echo
Jin’s new solo EP, Echo, was officially released on May 16, 2025, featuring its lead single, “Don’t Say You Love Me”. The album, comprised of seven original tracks, was launched under the BIGHIT MUSIC label.
According to BIGHIT MUSIC’s announcement, the album captures universal emotions as envisioned through Jin’s unique perspective, emphasizing his vocal versatility paired with rich musical arrangements.
“The album features seven tracks that showcase his versatile vocals against a dynamic band sound.”
Notably, the album also includes a collaboration with former Iz*One member Yena on the track “Loser”. The complete track listing for Echo is as follows:
- Don’t Say You Love Me
- Nothing Without Your Love
- Loser (featuring Yena)
- Rope It
- A Journey with the Clouds (구름과 떠나는 여행)
- Background
- To Today’s Me (오늘의 나에게)
In another exciting update, Jin is gearing up for his upcoming concert tour, titled RunSeokJin Ep.tour, which is set to kick off on June 28, 2025, in Seoul.