Jin, BTS’ oldest (and finest) member, just served punk prince vibes in his April 2025 concept photos for “ECHO”—but not everyone was here for it. Trolls came out swinging with ageist takes, saying 32 is “too old” for the edgy look. Black leather pants and emo hair? That didn’t sit right with some haters, who found it appropriate for his age.
진 (Jin) ‘Echo’ Concept Photo Ⅱ#진 #Jin #Jin_Echo pic.twitter.com/BIusBnrs8y
— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) April 22, 2025
Fans, of course, weren’t having it. ARMYs clapped back hard, calling out the double standard. K-pop stans will criticize idols for debuting too young and then roast them for aging? Make it make sense! Jin has always been a style chameleon, and this latest era just proves he’s evolving with his sound and fashion.
Oh so now concepts have age limits? Yall are just weird. Meanwhile jin at 19: https://t.co/BUt9qcSpCn pic.twitter.com/WfSxxQS9Wj
— 🏩 (@meovvillit) April 23, 2025
While the haters hate, Jin’s got bigger things to focus on—like his solo world tour RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR, kicking off in June. His album ECHO drops May 16, and fans are already counting the days. So let them talk—Jin’s too busy selling out arenas, redefining style, and making 30s look like the new 20s. Ageism? He doesn’t know her.
