Jimin from BTS is ready to give the world a new glimpse of his talent as a singer by making his solo debut with the release of the single “Face-Off”.
However, not everyone will be able to listen to the song, since it is not suitable for the general public, according to international media reports.
Solo Songs for Band Members?
The song will be a part of Jimin’s upcoming solo EP. He’s an important part of BTS, which is currently on hiatus because some of its members are serving in the military in their native South Korea.
Several members chose to take the hiatus as an opportunity to shine in their solo careers, something that is not uncommon in K-pop groups.
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Even in groups that have not had to separate due to military service, especially those formed by female members, there are artists who have made solo tracks to showcase their talent on their own.
The most well-known cases in this style are the three members of Blackpink, who have several solo songs, and the only member left to make her debut, Jisoo, will do so in a few days.
Jimin’s Solo Debut Would Face Censorship
In the particular case of Jimin, his song may not be released on the KBS broadcasting company, one of the most popular in South Korea and where the hits of the most popular K-pop bands in the country have almost always been released.
This is because the single was not deemed suitable for all audiences due to its lyrics containing several swear words and indecent expressions in the South Korean language.
The track was worked on by Jimin himself in collaboration with another BTS member, RM, as well as music producers and artists such as Pdogg, GHSTLOOP, and EVAN.
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The song will be the lead track of Jimin’s EP album, which will be called FACE and will consist of two other songs: “Like Crazy” and “Alone”.
The singer will release his complete album this Friday, which may also include another single called “Set Me Free Pt.2”, which will also have a music video.
What do you think about Jimin’s return to music and his censorship on KBS broadcasting? Are you excited to hear the new solo artist’s music or would you have preferred to wait for BTS’s return?
Story originally written in Spanish by Alejandro Vizzuet in Cultura Colectiva.
