5+ Details You Might Have Missed In BTS Jin’s “The Astronaut” Single Album
BTS‘s Jin recently announced his upcoming solo project during the group’s “Yet to Come” in Busan concert. Since then, BIGHIT MUSIC revealed via Weverse that he is to release his first official solo single, “The Astronaut” on October 28, 2022.
Hello.
This is BIGHIT MUSIC.BTS member Jin’s first official solo single, ‘The Astronaut,’ will be released on October 28, 2022.
Since it’s a song made with so much love toward the fans, we hope ‘The Astronaut’ can be a gift to all of you.
We also prepared various promotions for the fans throughout the preparation process of this single. Please show a lot of anticipation and support for this promotion, where you can meet various sides of Jin.
Pre-order date: From 11 AM, Wednesday, October 19, 2022 (KST)
Release date: From 1 PM, Friday, October 28, 2022 (KST)Thank you
— BIGHIT MUSIC
“The Astronaut” will also be available for pre-order as a physical album starting today. There are two versions, both consisting of lots of inclusions.
Hello.
This is BIGHIT MUSIC.We would like to provide information on the pre-order for Jin’s solo single, The Astronaut,’ scheduled for release on Friday, October 28.
You can place your pre-order from online and in-person retailers starting from Wednesday, October 19.
<Information on the Pre-order of Jin’s Solo Single ‘The Astronaut’>
Pre-order date
From 11 AM, Wednesday, October 19, 2022 (KST)Pre-order retailers
Online and in-person music stores where albums are sold…
Album shipping date
You can receive the album according to the schedule below for each retailer.
Korean retailers: Shipped in order from October 28
Japanese retailers: Shipped in order from November 6
US/Europe retailers: Shipped in order from December 2Album Contents:
[‘The Astronaut’]
Total of 2 types
Out Cover, 1 type for each version / W149xH149xT20
Booklet, 1 type for each version / W143xH143xT8
Lyric Card, 1 type / W123xH123
Postcard, 1 type for each version / W90xH130
Poster (folded), 1 type for each version / W420xH286
Seal Sticker, random 2 types out of 8 types / W45xH45
Graphic Sticker, 1 type / W115xH115
Photocard, random 1 type out of each version’s 2 types / W54xH86
CD-R (1 type for each version is provided)Please contact your retailer for more detailed information on placing your pre-order.
We look forward to the love and support from all fans.
Thank you.— BIGHIT MUSIC
With lots of photos released of the upcoming album, ARMYs noticed several details. Here are 5+ you might not have seen before…
1. Song credits
While it was previously reported that “The Astronaut” is a song gifted by Coldplay, the song credits confirmed that Chris Martin, among his members, as well as his son Moses Martin, Norwegian DJ Kygo, and pop producer Max Martin are all credited.
According to its Weverse image preview, Jin's "The Astronaut" features numerous credits from names such as Max Martin, Kygo, as well as Coldplay members including Chris Martin. pic.twitter.com/1ADNA2Qx1p
— BTS Charts & Translations⁷ (@charts_k) October 19, 2022
MAX MARTIN is probably the biggest collaborator anyone from BTS has ever partnered with. He has produced hits for artists like Britney Spears (Baby One More Time), Katy Perry (Teenage Dream), and Taylor Swift (Red, 1989). DO WE UNDERSTAND HOW HUGE #TheAstronaut IS???? #Jin
— 𝕞𝕚𝕞𝕚 •ᴗ• #Midnights #TheAstronaut (@bigbangtanswift) October 19, 2022
Additionally, the late Golden Globe award-winning composer Jóhann Jóhannsson is listed as a producer.
Golden Globe award winning composer, Jóhann Jóhannsson (1969-2018), is seen to have production credits on The Astronaut by Jin.
The composer is known for his work on Denis Villeneuve’s Prisoners, Sicario, and Arrival, as well as The Theory of Everything, Mandy, etc. https://t.co/bpHWOUk1rg pic.twitter.com/BoE25FazpX
— army film club (@0613frames) October 19, 2022
Jin is also credited!
Jin got writing credits!… background vocals by Chris Martin, Moses Martin (HIS SON?!) and James Keys pic.twitter.com/REbFJV5UN9
— bora 💜 (slow) (@modooborahae) October 19, 2022
2. The lyrics
We got a sneak peek of the song with the release of the lyric sheet. It is so heartfelt and perfectly Jin!
“when i’m with you there is no one else. I get heaven to myself, when i’m with you there is no one else i feel this way i’ve never felt” “when i’m with you there is no one else, a life a sparkle in your eyes heaven coming through and I love you” THE ASTRONAUT LYRICS OMG 🥺 pic.twitter.com/8T6IfcTXsi
— jungkook thinker (@hrIykoo) October 19, 2022
3. Stickers
The stickers are inspired by those included with the popular Pokémon and MapleStory breads that Jin loves to collect.
yall the album stickers look like the pokemon and maplestory stickers seokjin used to collect 🥺 pic.twitter.com/YU9Qr3KCos
— reese⁷ 🧑🚀 (@abyssyoonjin) October 19, 2022
4. Signature Jin Poses
Jin is famous for his iconic flying kiss. His little representative astronaut character Wootteo was spotted doing it too!
noo his flying kiss! pic.twitter.com/tpNm6G6MKV
— ⁷ (@bangtanharu) October 19, 2022
IM SOBBING pic.twitter.com/kKEIglrZH3
— MAYCEE ⁷ 🐹 THE ASTRONAUT 🧑🚀 (@seokjinmylabsss) October 19, 2022
That’s not all, though. From his Squid Game-inspired pigtails to a peace sign, they are all there!
SEOKJIN WOOTTEO pic.twitter.com/BEqHQvaeF4
— hope⁷👨🚀 (@winnttaebear) October 18, 2022
5. The Title
The album’s title is designed so that the “A” looks like the Roman numeral IX, equivalent to 9. The album is released during his 9th year as a member of BTS.
The A in astronaut also being the Roman numeral IX, which equals 9….which symbolizes his 9th year in BTS, don’t touch me right now…. pic.twitter.com/4Inz85bnCp
— Alysé⁷ the astronaut 👩🏾🚀 💗🐳 (@vmonsparadise) October 18, 2022
6. His signature
Jin’s photocards include signatures expressing his love for ARMY.
Aww we’re getting our own version of pokemon bread stickers😭😭
Also on the backside of the PCs Jin signed it with “햐튜 알라뷰” (hyatyu allabyu – “heart i love you” written cutely)🥹 https://t.co/kM90WPh5UG pic.twitter.com/tEqz58fzKa— lyssy⁷ (@btsbaragi_jk) October 19, 2022
Check out more details in the logo trailer below.
A Heartbreaking Detail In the Teaser Of BTS Jin’s “The Astronaut” Got ARMYs Emotional
