BTS's Jin is bringing his A-game in 2024! His solo track "Another Level" has been selected as one of the best K-pop songs of the year by the UK's prestigious magazine Dazed.

The song, from Jin’s first solo album "Happy," which dropped on November 15, 2023, has been shining ever since its release. Dazed included it in their list of "The 50 Best K-pop Tracks of 2024", cementing Jin’s spot as a K-pop powerhouse.

Dazed describes "Another Level" as a perfect example of Jin’s talent, saying, “After completing his military service in June, Jin quickly got back to work. Just five months later, he dropped Happy, an album full of rich, Coldplay-inspired sounds.”

The magazine adds, “Jin's voice has evolved beautifully. In 'Another Level,' it mixes delicate emotion with powerful strength. His vocals charge forward like a battle cry, now burning with an intensity we haven't heard before.”

Jin himself shared some fun details behind the track’s creation, revealing that the song was inspired by his love for gaming. “For 'Another Level,' I thought about playing games while writing the lyrics. It would be great for gamers to listen to when they need to level up,” Jin explained.

In a special behind-the-scenes video on BANGTANTV, Jin confessed his love for the song, saying, "After rehearsals, I go home and play a game, take a shower, and then play another game to get in the zone. I should listen to 'Another Level' while doing that!" It’s clear that Jin enjoys his own track as part of his daily routine.

With "Another Level" earning such a prestigious spot on Dazed’s list, Jin’s solo career is definitely leveling up, and fans can’t wait to hear more of his powerful sound in the future.

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GFRIEND is back together after four years, and they have a lot to share about their long-awaited reunion.

On the 10th episode of KBS 2TV's The Seasons - Lee Young Ji's Rainbow, GFRIEND made a special appearance as guests, where they opened up about their break and comeback.

Sowon from GFRIEND set the record straight, saying, "There were many articles referring to a disbandment, but it was not a disbandment. It was the end of our contract. It wasn't a disbandment." This clears up any confusion, as GFRIEND reunited after a four-year break.

Umji also shared her thoughts, saying, "The 10th anniversary is significant and meaningful. We’ve always thought, even subconsciously, that we should do something monumental to mark it."

The members also took a trip down memory lane and recalled their early days, including a memorable stage mishap. Yuju recalled falling several times during their debut performance due to heavy rain, which earned her the nickname "Kkwadang Yuju" (a playful reference to her falls). She laughed and shared, "It started raining heavily as soon as our stage began. I thought it was an accident as I got on stage. The members couldn’t make it to the center, everyone was slipping, and I fell the most dramatically."

Yuju revealed one of her strengths and weaknesses, saying, "I don’t feel pain well. So I just went with it. One of the things I’m good at is self-hypnosis. Every time I fell on stage, I just thought to myself, 'No one saw that.'"

GFRIEND's reunion is more than just a celebration of their anniversary—it's a return to the group they’ve always been. Fans are excited to see what’s next for these talented stars.

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