BIGBANG Taeyang and BTS Jimin are heralding a collaboration track – and it is expected to be one of the best collabs in K-pop's history!
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BTS Jimin Reportedly To Join BIGBANG Taeyang's Solo Album in January 2023
On December 9, the report about TAEYANG x JIMIN collaboration raised anticipation in the K-pop industry.
According to many K-pop officials on December 9, including the Korean media outlet JTBC, BTS Jimin is expected to join as a featuring artist for BIGBANG Taeyang's upcoming solo album, which is scheduled to be released in January 2023.
The news is not yet confirmed by both agencies, but fans are already raising their anticipation to see one of the best collabs to happen in K-pop.
The reason fans are delighted is that both artists are known to be extremely talented in terms of singing and dancing, and have been named "king of K-pop" multiple times.
Jimin is the lead vocalist and main dancer of the global group BTS. Since his debut, he's shown outstanding performances and strong stage presence that cemented his status as a high-quality artist with a major role in the team. He's particularly recognized for his high-pitched, unique tone and is the one responsible for the group's high notes.
Taeyang is not only BIGBANG's main fancer, but he's also the main vocalist who rose as one of the best singers in the K-pop scene. He is also loved for his unique tone with a strong singing method for R&B and soul.
The expectation is high on what kind of music energy Jimin and Taeyang will showcase with the speculated release.
In the past, Jimin also mentioned that Taeyang is one of the idols he respects the most.
Following collaboration between artists representing K-pop such as Psy x Suga, and Crush x J-Hope, K-pop fans are focused on the remarkable result the two "Kings of K-pop" will produce next year.
Meanwhile, BTS has been focusing on personal activities due to sequential enlistment since the "2030 Busan World Expo Wish Concert" held in October this year. J-Hope, Jin, and RM released their respective solo albums that showcase their individual colors.
YG Entertainment's Responds To BIGBANG Taeyang Comeback in 2023
Taeyang is recently said to be focusing on working on his new solo album.
If the release is confirmed in the first half of next year, he will resume his solo career in about six years.
Taeyang's last release was with his solo album, "WHITE NIGHT" in August 2017.
Taeyang's agency YG Entertainment is yet to officially announce Taeyang's comeback. The agency officials said on Newsen on December 2:
"It has not been confirmed yet."
On the other hand, Taeyang's voice was last heard when BIGBANG unveiled its new single "Four Seasons (Still Life)" in April as a four-member group.
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
