BTS Jin Expresses Desire to Collaborate With Bruno Mars

BTS member Jin has expressed a strong desire to collaborate with Filipino-American singer Bruno Mars, revealing in a BuzzFeed Puppy Interview that he is a huge fan and often practiced vocals with Mars' song "Just The Way You Are" before his debut. Jin described the prospect of working with Bruno Mars as "a lot of fun" and praised Mars' recent collaboration "APT." with BLACKPINK's Rosé. His comments come amid the promotion of his solo album "Echo," which features seven tracks exploring universal life experiences, and his upcoming solo tour "RunSeokjin Ep." starting in South Korea. Jin's solo projects follow his discharge from mandatory military service, making him the first BTS member to complete it. The BTS group is celebrating its 12th anniversary this year and plans an official reunion before the year ends. Fans and media alike have shown great enthusiasm for the potential Jin-Bruno Mars collaboration, highlighting the global influence of K-pop and cross-cultural musical partnerships.