“HE’S RESTARTING HYYH ALL OVER AGAIN”— Fans React to Alleged Hints of BTS Jin’s ‘Happy’ Album Concept Clip Featuring ‘Spring Day’ Sheet Music

On October 19, 2024, BIGHIT MUSIC launched the second concept clip for Jin from BTS, titled ‘Imagine,’ promoting his highly anticipated solo debut album, Happy. This 27-second teaser captivated fans’ attention, revealing the idol in a professional office environment. As soon as it was posted, social media buzzed with activity as fans eagerly analyzed every frame, and one particular finding sparked significant excitement.

In the clip, viewers catch a glimpse of a stack of papers, on top of which rests sheet music. Attentive fans quickly recognized these musical notes belonged to the BTS song, Spring Day. This discovery ignited a wave of speculation, particularly because Spring Day is a pivotal track linked to the HYYH (Hwa Yang Yeon Hwa) era, a critical chapter in the band’s narrative and creative journey.

Many fans proposed that this seemingly minor detail might signal a significant connection between Jin’s forthcoming album and the HYYH universe. The thrill around this potential link amplified with the reactivation of the Smeraldo Flower Instagram account.

This account, associated with BTS’s fictional universe, the Bangtan Universe (BU), resumed activity after being dormant for over a year. Its latest post showcased flowers, evoking nostalgia reminiscent of the HYYH series. A user on X, @evienyangnyang, exclaimed,

“HE IS RESTARTING HYYH ALL OVER AGAIN. SMERALDO FLOWER SHOP RE-OPENING AND THIS?!”

“Oh, you are so good. I was dying to find out if Jin had slipped clues in all over the place in these visuals,”another fan commented.

“EVERYTHING’S CONNECTED,”another user posted on X.

“SEOKJIN MY MAN GOT THE BEST TASTE! Spring Day is really supremacy,”another comment read.

“HYYH is back, you all,”a fan mentioned.

Additionally, fans pointed out a potential link to Jimin, who incorporated sheet music for The Truth Untold in his solo project MUSE, pondering if this was merely coincidence. Meanwhile, RM performed Spring Day with a military band while on duty with fellow BTS members, further fueling fan speculation.

“And then there’s Namjoon singing it with his military band…coincidence? I don’t think so,”a fan responded.

“There’s no way omg first Jimin using The Truth Untold and now Jin with Spring Day what’s going on,”an X user commented.

“We are really going back to our roots with this album,”someone else remarked.

Insights into BTS’ Bangtan Universe (BU) and Jin’s Upcoming Album, Happy

For those unfamiliar, HYYH, or Hwa Yang Yeon Hwa, can be translated to “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life.”This period marked the inception of the Bangtan Universe, where BTS creatively wove characters and narratives into their music videos and various forms of media.

Fans have long believed that Spring Day, featured in BTS’s 2017 album You Never Walk Alone, plays a critical role in this narrative arc, encapsulating themes of loss, youth, and the bittersweet nature of letting go. This album was rich with elements resonant of the HYYH era, reflecting the emotional exploration BTS embarked on through their artistry.

As anticipation builds for Jin’s album Happy, set to be released on November 15, 2024, fans are busy formulating theories about its connections to BTS’s previous works.

The upcoming album from Jin will consist of six tracks: