"The Song of the Sirens": BTS Jin's Ethereal Voice Draws Intense Focus in Japan

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A column focusing on BTS Jin's voice has become a topic of discussion. Japanese music critic Kagaya Ken (Kagaya Ken) published an article titled "Is BTS: THE RETURN Really the Story of Odysseus?" on the Japanese media outlet Real Sound, comparing Jin's vocals to the sirens of Greek mythology.

He analyzed the Netflix documentary "BTS: THE RETURN" and the fifth full album "ARIRANG" by linking them to the structure of the Greek epic "The Odyssey." Highlighting Jin's voice as a core element of the work, he drew a parallel between the repetitive structure of the title track "SWIM" and the song form of ancient bards. Regarding the "Hello!" at the beginning of the documentary, he described it as "an ethereal voice so beautiful it seems transparent," and evaluated that the deep timbre in the latter part completes the narrative.

The column stated, "Jin's voice instantly captivates the listener," comparing it to the song of the sirens. It further explained his high notes using expressions such as "a voice as sweet as honey" and "a tone that rings high and clear like silver droplets." Regarding "Super Tuna," he added, "Even CG fish seem to react to his voice."

Kagaya Ken introduced the article on X (formerly Twitter), writing, "Jin's ethereal voice even turns goddesses into allies," and stated, "Jin is both Penelope and a complex mythological character." He added, "His voice possesses both the quality of a siren and the life force of Orpheus simultaneously." He also mentioned Jin's role in protecting the team during the military service period, evaluating him as an artist with mythological symbolism.

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