BTS member Jin's solo self-composed track 'Moon' has gained considerable popularity by surpassing 194 million streams on Spotify. Jin's 'Moon' recently surpassed 194 million streams on the world's largest music platform, Spotify, showcasing its robust global music power.
Featured on BTS's fourth studio album 'Map of the Soul: 7', 'Moon' metaphorically expresses love for fans, comparing them to the Earth and himself as the moon protecting that Earth. Particularly, the vibrant and cheerful song highlights Jin's strong vocal skills and his refreshing, clear tone, receiving steady love even three years after its release.
'Moon' by Jin has received numerous accolades and accolades from prominent music outlets and journalists, affirming its popularity. The renowned music magazine 'Rolling Stone' ranked 'Moon' at 5th place in their 2020 list of the '75 Greatest Boy Band Songs of All Time,' while respected music journalist Rob Sheffield included the track in his list of the top 7 songs of 2020.
'Rolling Stone' described 'Moon' as a love song to fans, uniquely infusing the traditional boy band genre with BTS's signature style, justifying its 5th place on the list.
Music journalist Brian Hiatt from 'Rolling Stone' highlighted Jin's incredible talent, praising his vocals and citing moments in 'Crystal Snow' where Jin surpasses falsetto, demonstrating an impressive vocal range beyond the norm for BTS. 'Moon', with its heartfelt lyrics penned by Jin, receives significant adoration from fans for its sentiments, expressing mutual closeness and reflections on the beauty of one's existence.
Jin, who enlisted in December of last year and serves as an instructor in the education division of the 5th Infantry Division of the Army, is currently in active duty.
Written by Mun Wan SikTranslated by Lee So Yun