BTS fans fume over Jin’s absence from ‘Arirang’ credits
The K-pop band cited scheduling conflicts, saying the star ‘kept touring’, but fans aren’t buying the explanation
BTS member Jin’s absence from the credits of the group’s latest album has sparked a debate among fans after what has been seen as a tense moment during a live broadcast went viral.
BTS held a full-group live stream last Friday to celebrate the release of their fifth full-length album, Arirang, where members discussed the production process and revealed some behind-the-scenes stories.
During the broadcast, RM said, “Everyone’s colour is in the album”, before adding, “If Jin’s tour had ended a bit earlier, he would have been able to join us.”
V also said: “There was time we could have worked together, but his condition wasn’t good. He kept touring.”
RM added, “He worked really hard. It was a shame,” while Jimin said, “Thanks to him protecting the team, we were able to release the album.”
Jin himself said: “I’m happy there are so many great songs.”
However, the explanation did little to calm fans.