Jin‘s newest solo single “The Astronaut” has topped this week’s new music ballot.
Music followers voted in a ballot revealed Friday (Oct. 28) on Billboard, selecting the BTS celebrity’s upbeat pop-rock tune as their favourite new music launch of the previous week.
“The Astronaut,” co-written by Jin and Coldplay, beat out new music by Rihanna (“Raise Me Up”), SZA (“Shirt”), Dove Cameron (“Unhealthy Thought”), Polo G (“Bag Speak”), and others.
Jin’s newest providing, which options the Ok-pop idol singing in each English and Korean, options wistful lyrics a few love that transcends earthly limitations. The observe reveals the stadium-sized rock sound that Coldplay is thought for as an ideal mattress for Jin’s regular, soothing vocals. The singer’s previous solo work (“Awake,” “Epiphany”) has confirmed that he can deliver uncooked feelings to his ballads, however “The Astronaut” captures that very same sentimental method to a extra upbeat, dynamic pop-rock tune.
Jin gave the debut dwell efficiency of “The Astronaut” alongside Coldplay on the British band’s live performance in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Friday (Oct. 28). The sold-out stadium present was broadcast dwell throughout 3,5000 film theaters in additional than 80 international locations.
BTS beforehand collaborated with Coldplay on the only “My Universe” for the latter’s 2021 album, Music of the Spheres. The observe debuted atop the Billboard Scorching 100, turning into the primary Scorching 100 No. 1 by two teams every sporting lead billing on a tune.
See the ultimate outcomes of this week’s new music launch ballot beneath.