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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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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