The Astronaut

The Astronaut
Background Information
Released	October 28, 2022
Format	CD, digital download, streaming
Genre	Pop rock
Length	4:42
Language	Korean, English
Label	Big Hit Music
Songwriter(s)	Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jin, Joan La Barbara, Jonny Buckland, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, Moses Martin, Will Champion
Producer(s)	Kygo, Bill Rahko

The Astronaut is the debut single album by Jin. It was released on October 28, 2022.

This single album is part of the Chapter 2 and the BTS Chronicle.

Description

“	Jin of 21st century pop icons BTS released a new solo single "The Astronaut" on October 28. The Pop Rock genre song was co-written by Coldplay, with the British band also playing on the recording. "The Astronaut" sits on a beautiful harmony between the calming sound of acoustic guitar and gradual build-up of synth sound. The song captures the listeners' ears, and hearts of BTS' fan ARMY as Jin participated in writing the lyrics expressing his fondness for the fans	”
— Big Hit Music

Editions

• Version 01 [CD (1ea)+Out Cover (1ea)+Photobook (1ea)+Lyric Card (1ea)+Postcard (1ea)+Graphic Sticker (1ea)+Seal Sticker (Random/2ea of 8ea)+Photocard (Random/1ea of 2ea)+Poster (1ea)]
• Version 02 [CD (1ea)+Out Cover (1ea)+Photobook (1ea)+Lyric Card (1ea)+Postcard (1ea)+Graphic Sticker (1ea)+Seal Sticker (Random/2ea of 8ea)+Photocard (Random/1ea of 2ea)+Poster (1ea)]

Lyrics

You and me 끝나지 않을 history Oh, 나의 우주가 돼 준 우리의 이야기 목적지 없이 흘러가는 저 소행성처럼 나도 그저 떠내려가고 있었어 어둠 속에 찾은 나의 모든 dream 새롭게 시작될 story When I'm with you There is no one else I get heaven to myself When I’m with you There is no one else I feel this way I’ve never felt You and me 깨지지 않는 별처럼 너의 꿈이 되어 우주를 여행하는 어두운 길을 비춰주는 저 은하수처럼 너는 나를 향해 빛나고 있었어 어둠 속에 찾은 단 하나의 빛 너에게 향하는 나의 길 When I'm with you There is no one else I get heaven to myself When I’m with you There is no one else I feel this way I never felt I feel this way I never felt Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh When I'm with you There is no one else I get heaven to myself When I’m with you There is no one else A life, a sparkle in your eyes Heaven comin’ through And I love you And I love you Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

You and me kkeutnaji aneul history Oh, naui ujuga dwae jun uriui iyagi mokjeokji eopi heulreoganeun jeo sohaengseongcheoreom nado geujeo tteonaeryeogago iteoteo eodum soke chateun naui modeun dream saeropge sijakdoel story When I'm with you There is no one else I get heaven to myself When I’m with you There is no one else I feel this way I’ve never felt You and me kkaejiji anneun byeolcheoreom neoui kkumi doeeo ujureul yeohaenghaneun eoduun gileul bichwojuneun jeo eunhasucheoreom neoneun nareul hyanghae bitnago iteoteo eodum soke chateun dan hanaui bit neoege hyanghaneun naui gil When I'm with you There is no one else I get heaven to myself When I’m with you There is no one else I feel this way I never felt I feel this way I never felt Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh When I'm with you There is no one else I get heaven to myself When I’m with you There is no one else A life, a sparkle in your eyes Heaven comin’ through And I love you And I love you Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

You and me An unending history Oh, you became my universe The story of us Like that asteroid drifting by without a destination I, too, was just drifting along Every dream I found in the darkness Starting anew this story When I'm with you There is no one else I get heaven to myself When I’m with you There is no one else I feel this way I’ve never felt You and me Like a star that doesn't shatter Becoming your dream To travel throughout the universe Just as the Milky Way shines upon the darkest roads You were shining towards me The only light found in the darkness On my path to you When I'm with you There is no one else I get heaven to myself When I'm with you There is no one else I get heaven to myself When I’m with you There is no one else I feel this way I never felt I feel this way I never felt Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh When I'm with you There is no one else I get heaven to myself When I’m with you There is no one else A life, a sparkle in your eyes Heaven comin’ through And I love you And I love you Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Awards and Nominations

Music program awards

Program	Date
M Countdown (Mnet)	November 10, 2022

Videos

• Trailer
• Official Videos
• Teaser
• Shooting Sketches
• Performances
• Misc.

진 (Jin) 'The Astronaut' Logo Trailer

진 (Jin) 'The Astronaut' Official MV

진 (Jin) 'The Astronaut' Lyric Video

The Astronaut

진 (Jin) 'The Astronaut' Official Teaser

-EPISODE- 진 (Jin) 'The Astronaut' Jacket Shoot Sketch - BTS (방탄소년단)

-EPISODE- 진 (Jin) 'The Astronaut' MV Shoot Sketch - BTS (방탄소년단)

진 (Jin) 'The Astronaut' (with Coldplay) @ Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres Tour in Buenos Aires

Jin's Special Challenge for ARMY - 진 (Jin) 'The Astronaut' Official Merch.

Jin's Special Challenge for ARMY Teaser - 진 (Jin) 'The Astronaut' Official Merch.

Trivia

• The single topped the iTunes Top Songs Charts in a total of 104 countries and regions. The single also debuted #51 on Billboard Hot 100, marking Jin's first solo entry on the chart; and achieved the highest debut of any Korean solo song on the Hot 100 this decade and the third-highest of all time (until was broken by Jimin's "Like Crazy"). Also, Jin becomes the first Korean solo act to enter the top 10 of Billboard's Global 200 and Global 200 Excluding U.S.
• The album recorded 700,954 copies sold on its first day of sales on Hanteo. As December 2022, the album has sold 1,040,155 copies only in South Korea and it has been certified Million on Circle Chart and KMCA. Also, the album it has been certified Gold on RIAJ.
• On October 14, 2022, Wootteo's Instagram was open, but wasn't found until August 18. Wootteo is a character created by Jin as part of the "The Astronaut" promotions, included in the promotion schedule, hashtags #진 and #Jin in Twitter, album stickers and album merch, Wootteo's Instagram was also used to updated behind the scenes of the preparations and promotions of the single.

Gallery

To view the The Astronaut gallery, click here.