BTS Jin’s Upcoming Album “Happy”Faces Fan Reactions Over Track Length

BTS’s Jin is set to release his highly anticipated solo album, Happy, on November 15, 2024. This album has sparked a lively conversation among fans online, mainly due to the reported duration of its tracks, many of which are rumored to be under three minutes.

Tracklist Reveal and Fan Reactions

On November 1, BIGHIT MUSIC shared a preview of the album’s tracklist via Spotify, where fans can also pre-save the album. However, the brief lengths of the songs have ignited debate in the fan community.

Notably, some music enthusiasts who prefer longer tracks expressed their frustration. Many argue that songs under three minutes feel incomplete, reflecting a trend that has seen increasing popularity on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Concerns about K-Pop Trends

Fans took to Reddit to voice their opinions, with one commenting, I’m mad why aren’t any of them at least 3 minutes long? I hate this stupid trend; bring back 3-4 minute songs! I’ll still give the album a listen though.

Another fan lamented the absence of typical song structures, stating, With these shorter songs, they often feel incomplete, and the trend of not including a bridge or proper outro makes me so sad. I hope this isn’t the case with Jin’s album.

Short Albums and Lengthy Commutes

Some fans further expressed concern about the brevity of the album. One remarked, This is such a short album! A full playthrough being about 16 minutes isn’t even enough to get me to work in the morning!

The sentiment was shared widely, with comments about the TikTokification of music circulating among netizens. The Tiktokification of music is one of the worst things that has happened; I HATE IT! another user chimed in, criticizing the trend towards shorter tracks.

Mixed Reactions: Excitement Amidst Disappointment

Despite the criticism, excitement for the album’s release persists. Fans are hopeful about the musical quality, with one enthusiastic supporter stating, I’m excited for this one! I loved I’ll Be There and I’m especially excited for the final two tracks.

Others maintain that song length matters less than overall quality, with a listener noting, Honestly, as long as the song sounds complete I don’t care how long it is. For example, V’s “fri(end)s”and J-Hope’s “future,”those are complete songs and also short.

About BTS Jin’s “Happy”Album

The upcoming album will feature a total of six tracks, including:

• Running Wild (Title Track)
• I’ll Be There
• Another Level
• Until It Reaches You / I Will Come to You
• Heart on the Window (featuring Red Velvet’s Wendy)
• In Yearning / Falling (In Longing)

In the lead-up to the release, BIGHIT MUSIC has been actively promoting the album with concept photos. The first set, themed “Journey,”was revealed on October 17, followed by “Imagine”on October 19, and “Navigate”on October 21. A special Happy Jacket shoot sketch video was shared on the official BTS YouTube channel on November 6.

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