USA TODAY chats with Jin of the iconic K-pop group BTS about his second solo album "Echo," songwriting and his upcoming US tour.

Echo follows the November release of JIN’s debut solo EP Happy, which reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200. The project featured single “Running Wild,” which marked JIN’s second Billboard Hot 100 entry separate from his mega-famous boy band, following 2022’s “The Astronaut”; the two tracks reached Nos. 53 and 51 on the chart, respectively.

At the helm of the K-pop industry, Echo serves as a reflection of the nuance of Jin’s musical talents, not only as a member of the beloved BTS but as his own solo artist. This new release reflects the growth of Jin’s musicality and artistry through a display of vocal maturity and intimate storytelling.