Jin's (BTS) song "Don't Say You Love Me" officially reached 1 billion streams on Spotify. The song was released in May 2025, in the second mini album "Echo" of the eldest brother BTS.
A new milestone that makes "Don't Say You Love Me" Jin's most listened-to solo song on Spotify. This is also a notable achievement in the process of the male singer building his own career besides working with BTS.
Don't Say You Love Me" belongs to the pop genre, exploiting the story of a couple who are still in love but face the decision to break up. The arrangement is handled in a restrained direction, creating space for Jin to express complex emotional levels with a gentle, emotional voice.
Immediately after release, the song made a mark on the international market. "Don't Say You Love Me" debuted at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking Jin's third appearance on the US singles chart as a solo artist.
Jin's journey on the Billboard Hot 100 began with "The Astronaut" in 2022, before he enlisted. After completing military service, the BTS member returned to the charts with "Running Wild", the title track in his debut mini album "Happy" released in 2024.
Besides Billboard Hot 100, "Don't Say You Love Me" once rose to 2nd place on Spotify's Weekly Global Songs Chart and reached 6th place on Billboard Global 200. These achievements helped the song maintain its appeal on international charts for a long time after its release.
The mini album "Echo" also achieved remarkable results when it ranked 3rd on the Billboard 200. This is Jin's highest ranking on the US album chart since he started soloing.
With "Echo", Jin continues to develop his personal music color after his debut mini album "Happy". The songs in the album explore many aspects of love and relationships, in which "Don't Say You Love Me" stands out with the story of a love standing between choosing to stay or break up.
The milestone of 1 billion streams on Spotify marks a new step forward for Jin in his solo career. From "The Astronaut" before enlisting, "Running Wild" after being discharged to "Don't Say You Love Me", the male singer continuously made his mark on international charts.
The new achievement shows that Jin's appeal is still maintained in personal activities, while contributing to affirming the position of the BTS member in the global music market.
