Jin's 'Echo' Album Release
Announcement
(Source: 1)
On April 14, 2025 (KST), BIGHIT announced the release of Jin’s second solo album titled, ‘Echo’. The album is scheduled to be released on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Visit our Discography and Merch sections for more information.
album release information
🗓 [DATE] Friday, May 16, 2025
⏰ [TIME] 1pm KST
(5.15 @ 6pm HT / 9pm PT / 10pm MT / 11pm CT / 5.16 @ 12am ET)
pre-order information
🗓 [DATE] Tuesday, April 15, 2025
⏰ [TIME] 11am KST
(4.14 @ 3pm HT / 6pm PT / 7pm MT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET)
Listening Parties
1️⃣ Join the Jin Listening Party on Spotify!
🗓 Schedule
Saturday, May 17, 2025 @ 3pm KST
(5.16 @ 11pm PT / 5.17 @ 12am CT / 1am ET)Sunday, May 18, 2025 @ 12pm KST
(5.17 @ 8pm PT / 10pm CT / 11pm ET)
🎧 where to listen
2️⃣ Join the Jin ‘Echo’ Listening Party on @STATIONHEAD!
🗓 Schedule
Friday, May 16 - Monday, May 19 & Wednesday, May 21, 2025 @ 9pm ET
(6pm PT / 8pm CT / 5.17 @ 10am KST)Tuesday, May 20, 2025 @ 8pm ET
(5pm PT / 7pm CT / 5.21 @ 9am KST)Thursday, May 22, 2025 @ 5pm ET with Jin
(2pm PT / 4pm CT / 5.23 @ 6am KST)
🎧 where to listen
👉 http://stationhead.com/btsofficial
*Note: Stationhead log-in & Connection to a Spotify or Apple Music account is required.
Jin's Comeback Live: PLAY TIME
Join Jin on his Comeback Live: PLAY TIME
🗓 Schedule
Friday, May 16, 2025 @ 5pm KST
(1am PT / 3am CT / 4am ET)
where to watch
Interviews / Performances
Jin will be returning to Jimmy Fallon’s, “The Tonight Show,” airing Wednesday, May 21, 2025 @ 11:35pm ET. Jin will perform and talk about his second album, ‘Echo’.
Visit our Tonight Show Filmography page to view video clips from the show.
Special Fan Event "Hi-SeokJin"
(Source: 1)
On April 24, 2025 KST, BIGHIT announced a special fan event to celebrate the release of Jin’s second solo album, ‘Echo’. This is a special ARMY event that will include a hi-touch session with Jin!
Entry to the in-person event is based on a raffle system. Please see below for more information.
Special Fan Event “Hi-SeokJin”
📍 [LOCATION] TBA | Seoul, South Korea (Will be announced to raffle winners)
🗓 [DATE] Sunday, May 18, 2025
⏰ [TIME] TBA KST (Will be announced to raffle winners)
Raffle period
⏳ Opens: Friday, April 25, 2025 @ 11am KST
(4.24 @ 4pm HT / 7pm PT / 8pm MT / 9pm CT / 10pm ET)⌛ Ends: Friday, May 9, 2025 @ 11:59pm KST
(4:59am HT / 7:59am PT / 8:59am MT / 9:59am CT / 10:59am ET)
winner announcement
🗓 [DATE] Monday, May 12, 2025
⏰ [TIME] 8pm KST
(1am HT / 4am PT / 5am MT / 6am CT / 7am ET)Reward: In person attendance of Jin’s ‘Echo’ Special Fan Event “Hi Seokjin”
Number of winners: 1,000
Eligibility
All customers who purchased at least one copy of ‘Echo’ on Weverse Global during the event period and entered the raffle.
* Customers who purchased the eligible product after Tuesday, April 15, 2025 @ 11am (KST) are also eligible for this event raffle.
※ The set of ‘Echo’ SET + ‘Echo’ (Weverse Albums ver.) is eligible for this event raffle.
※ ‘Echo’ (Weverse Albums ver.) is NOT eligible for this event raffle.
※ Products other than ‘Echo’ are not eligible for this event.
👉 For additional information about the raffle, visit the Weverse website here.
"Don't Say You Love Me" @ Seongsu Event
(Source: 1, 2)
On April 29, 2025 KST, BIGHIT announced an ARMY Membership holder event to celebrate the release of Jin’s second solo album, ‘Echo’. A special gift will be provided at the event. During the event, a Weverse LIVE will also take place to connect with ARMY from around the world.
Entry to the in-person event is based on a raffle system. Please see below for more information.
“Don’t Say you Love Me” @ Seongsu Event
📍 [LOCATION] Anderson C, Seongsu | Seoul, South Korea
🗓 [DATE] Saturday, May 17, 2025
⏰ [TIME] 5:30pm KST
Weverse Live
📍 [LOCATION] Weverse App (Apple / Google Play) / Web / TV App
🗓 [DATE] Saturday, May 17, 2025
⏰ [TIME] 5:30pm KST
(4.16 @ 10:30pm HT / 4.17 @ 1:30am PT / 2:30am MT / 3:30am CT / 4:30am ET)
Raffle period
⏳ Opens: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 @ 2pm KST
(4.28 @ 7pm HT / 10pm PT / 11pm MT / 4.29 @ 12am CT / 1am ET)⌛ Ends: Thursday, May 1, 2025 @ 2pm KST
(4.30 @ 7pm HT / 10pm PT / 11pm MT / 5.1 @ 12am CT / 1am ET)
winner announcement
🗓 [DATE] Friday, May 2, 2025
⏰ [TIME] 12pm KST
(5.1 @ 5pm HT / 8pm PT / 9pm MT / 10pm CT / 11pm ET)Reward: In person attendance of “Don’t Say You Love Me” @ Seongsu Event
Number of winners: 180
Eligibility
Participation is only open to ARMY Membership holders who have purchased both Jin’s ‘Echo’ (Set) and ‘Echo’ (Weverse Albums version) Set from Weverse Global and entered the raffle.
👉 For additional information about the raffle, visit the Weverse website here.
"Hi-SeokJin" in New York
(Source: 1)
On May 9, 2025 KST, BIGHIT announced a special fan event to celebrate the release of Jin’s second solo album, ‘Echo’. This is a special ARMY event that will include a hi-touch session with Jin!
Entry to the in-person event is based on a raffle system. Please see below for more information.
“Hi-SeokJin” in New York
📍 [LOCATION] TBA | New York, New York (Will be announced to raffle winners)
🗓 [DATE] Thursday, May 22, 2025
⏰ [TIME] TBA KST (Will be announced to raffle winners)
Raffle period
⏳ Opens: Friday, May 9, 2025 @ 7pm PT
(4pm HT / 8pm MT / 9pm CT / 10pm ET / 5.10 @ 11am KST)⌛ Ends: Thursday, May 15, 2025 @ 11:59pm PT
(8:59pm HT / 5.16 @ 12:59am MT / 1:59am CT / 2:59am ET / 3:59pm KST)
winner announcement
🗓 [DATE] Saturday, May 17, 2025
⏰ [TIME] 6pm PT
(3pm HT / 7pm MT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET / 5.18 @ 10am KST)Reward: In person attendance of Jin’s ‘Echo’ Special Fan Event “Hi Seokjin” in New York
Number of winners: 1,000
Eligibility
All customers who purchased at least one copy of ‘Echo’ on Weverse US Shop during the event period and entered the raffle. You must have a valid US ship-to address.
* If you did not purchase at least one copy of ‘Echo’ during the event period, you are still eligible to apply to this raffle. A limited number of non-purchasers will be selected as winners.
※ Products other than ‘Echo’ are not eligible for this event.
👉 For additional information about the raffle, visit the Weverse website here.
"Don't Say You love Me" in Seoul
(Source: 1)
On May 14, 2025 KST, BIGHIT announced Jin’s music video for “Don’t Say You Love Me,” from his second album, ‘Echo,’ will be shown in Shinsegae Square on May 16, 2025.
“Don’t Say You Love Me” in Seoul
📍 [LOCATION] Shinsegae Square | Seoul, South Korea
🗓 [DATE] Friday, May 16, 2025
⏰ [TIME] 1pm KST (and every hour from 6pm to 9pm KST)
Jin at the Empire State Building
(Source: 1)
On May 17, 2025 ET, radio station Z100 New York announced a chance to hang out with Jin at the Empire State Building.
Hang Out with Jin at the Empire State Building
📍 [LOCATION] Empire State Building | New York, New York, USA
🗓 [DATE] TBA (Will be announced to raffle winners)
⏰ [TIME] TBA ET (Will be announced to raffle winners)
Raffle period
⏳ Opens: Friday, May 16, 2025 @ 12am ET
(5.15 @ 6pm HT / 9pm PT / 10pm MT / 11pm CT / 5.16 @ 1pm KST)⌛ Ends: Sunday, May 18, 2025 @ 11:59pm ET
(5:59pm HT / 8:59pm PT / 9:59am MT / 10:59pm CT / 5.19 @ 12:59pm KST)
Eligibility
The raffle is open to residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age and not affiliated with Z100 New York.
How to Enter
1. Download the iHeartRadio app (Google Play or Apple Store).
2. Create an iHeartRadio user account.
3. Search for Z100 New York.
4. Listen to Z100 New York and wait for a pop-up to appear.
5. Tap the “Enter to win” button.
👉 For additional information about the raffle, visit the Z100 New York website here.