{"id":157272,"date":"2026-01-21T19:59:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T03:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/?p=157272"},"modified":"2026-01-21T19:59:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T03:59:53","slug":"echo-by-jin-of-bts-is-the-album-of-2025-after-winning-the-category-in-kpop-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/echo-by-jin-of-bts-is-the-album-of-2025-after-winning-the-category-in-kpop-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Echo&#8217; by Jin of BTS is the album of 2025 after winning the category in &#8216;Kpop of the year&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jin of <strong>BTS<\/strong> has officially been won Album of the Year 2025 in the Kpop of the Year category with his solo release \u2018<strong>Echo<\/strong>\u2019, according to the final results of Music Mundial\u2019s annual awards. The album emerged as the top choice among global voters, solidifying Jin\u2019s position as one of the most impactful solo artists of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Released as a deeply personal body of work, Echo showcases <strong>Jin<\/strong>\u2019s musical identity through a blend of pop and rock inspired arrangements, and emotional ballads, highlighting his vocal tone and storytelling approach. The album was widely praised for its cohesion and mature sound, resonating strongly with listeners who followed Jin\u2019s evolution beyond his group activities with BTS.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/o7BcyAd6rqg?si=pXq7eeBhAwAgtCDK\" title=\"\uc9c4 (Jin) &#039;Don&#039;t Say You Love Me&#039; Official MV\" width=\"1240\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o7BcyAd6rqg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Throughout 2025, Echo demonstrated strong performance across major digital platforms and physical formats, consistently remaining a fan favorite and maintaining steady attention in online discussions and rankings. Its reception reflected not only commercial success but also emotional connection, with many listeners pointing to the album\u2019s introspective atmosphere as one of its defining strengths.<\/p>\n<h2>Who where the other winners?<\/h2>\n<p>In the Album of the Year category, Echo competed against notable releases from major Kpop acts. Second place was claimed by <strong>Jisoo<\/strong> of BLACKPINK with Amortage, followed by <strong>Stray Kids<\/strong>\u2019 KARMA in third place. <strong>ENHYPEN<\/strong>\u2019s DESIRE: UNLEASH secured fourth, while <strong>CORTIS<\/strong>\u2019 Color Outside the Lines completed the top five.<\/p>\n<p>The official <strong>Music<\/strong> <strong>Mundial<\/strong> photo for <strong>Best Album 2025<\/strong>, featuring all finalists, reflects the diversity of styles and concepts that defined the year. Ultimately, Echo stood out for its artistic consistency and of course the support of the fans, earning Jin a milestone solo achievement.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-157275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JIN-WON-ALBUM-OF-THE-YEAR-WITH-ECHO.jpg\" alt=\"JIN WON ALBUM OF THE YEAR WITH ECHO\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JIN-WON-ALBUM-OF-THE-YEAR-WITH-ECHO.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JIN-WON-ALBUM-OF-THE-YEAR-WITH-ECHO-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JIN-WON-ALBUM-OF-THE-YEAR-WITH-ECHO-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JIN-WON-ALBUM-OF-THE-YEAR-WITH-ECHO-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JIN-WON-ALBUM-OF-THE-YEAR-WITH-ECHO-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JIN-WON-ALBUM-OF-THE-YEAR-WITH-ECHO-680x453.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.musicmundial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JIN-WON-ALBUM-OF-THE-YEAR-WITH-ECHO-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This win marks a significant chapter in Jin\u2019s career, proving his lasting influence in the industry and the strong connection he continues to share with <strong>ARMY<\/strong> and with audiences worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jin of BTS has officially been won Album of the Year 2025 in the Kpop of the Year category with his solo release \u2018Echo\u2019, according to the final results of Music Mundial\u2019s annual awards. 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