Forward of an eventual BTS reunion as soon as everybody has accomplished their army service, oldest member Jin is again together with his second solo mini album. I not too long ago loved watching him as a part of the forged of Netflix selection collection Kian’s Weird B&B, the place he got here off very effectively and added a unusual humorousness. That character doesn’t all the time switch to his solo music, even when its rock edge holds potential for creative shade.

New single Don’t Say You Love Me performs issues extraordinarily secure. That doesn’t robotically have to be a foul factor. In any case, Jin has confirmed adept at delivering a nice radio sound. His voice brings character to even probably the most easy pop songs. Nonetheless, there comes a time when you need to lace a track like this with one other layer to maintain issues recent. Don’t Say You Love Me may very well be a solo monitor from actually any male artist ever. It’s virtually genre-less in its delicate enchantment. I can’t think about anybody hating this, but it surely’s additionally exhausting to see what would make a listener develop into dangerously obsessive about music so “good.”

Don’t Say You Love Me‘s melodies are tried and true as a result of we’ve heard them earlier than. The chord development is predictable in a comforting method and Jin’s gentle vocal slides effortlessly excessive. However like an excessive amount of of his work, the track lacks any friction. The music is simply there, enjoying within the background as we admire the gorgeous cinematography. I suppose there’s a time and a spot for this sort of numbing agreeability, however I’ve to imagine Jin is concerned about extra daring materials. As a fan, I do know I’m.

Grade: C