BTS Jin's solo songs are proving overwhelming global power as they appear at major global sports events.
On the 8th, at the '2026 WBC (World Baseball Classic)' match between Korea and Taiwan held at Tokyo Dome, Jin's solo song 'Running Wild' echoed throughout the venue. The atmosphere in Tokyo Dome reached its peak as the enthusiastic cheers of the audience blended with Jin's solid vocals.
'Running Wild' is the title track from Jin's first solo album 'HAPPY', released last November after his military service. Shortly after its release, it surpassed 1.7 million related posts on the short-form platform TikTok, ranking second in usage among Korean male solo songs of all time. Notably, it was also featured in the U.S. NFL football broadcasts and domestic election counting broadcasts in December, proving its widespread impact.
Jin's musical achievements also shone on the Olympic stage. At the figure skating venue of the '2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics', Jin's mini album 'Echo' title track 'Don't Say You Love Me' played for three consecutive days. This song topped the Spotify global chart and recorded the most streams among K-pop releases in 2025.
Beyond music, Jin has garnered attention in the sports world through his activities. He became the first foreigner to serve as a torchbearer during the '2024 Paris Olympics', earning high praise from prominent French media as a 'true prince'.
With exceptional vocal talent and unique star quality, Jin is solidifying his status as a 'global pop icon' by imprinting his music on stages that attract global attention, such as the WBC and the Olympics.
