‘A shame’: why Jin was left off official credits for BTS’ latest album

Mar 25, 2026 · 181 words · By The Korea Times

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Summary: BTS fans are expressing frustration over Jin's absence from the credits of their album 'Arirang', citing scheduling conflicts as the official reason. Members provided explanations during a live stream, but fans remain unconvinced about the validity of these reasons.

“BTS fans fume over Jin’s absence from ‘Arirang’ credits”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to confirm or refute claims about BTS fans' reactions to Jin's absence

“The K-pop band cited scheduling conflicts, saying the star ‘kept touring’”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to verify BTS's explanation for Jin's absence

“BTS member Jin’s absence from the credits of the group’s latest album has sparked a debate among fans”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to confirm fan debate about Jin's album credit absence

“RM said, “If Jin’s tour had ended a bit earlier, he would have been able to join us.””

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to verify RM's statement about Jin's tour schedule

“V said: “There was time we could have worked together, but his condition wasn’t good. He kept touring.””

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to confirm V's comments about Jin's health condition

“RM added, “He worked really hard. It was a shame,””

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to verify RM's remarks about Jin's work ethic

“Jimin said, “Thanks to him protecting the team, we were able to release the album.””

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to confirm Jimin's statement about Jin's support

“Jin himself said: “I’m happy there are so many great songs.””

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to verify Jin's comments about the album's songs

“However, the explanation did little to calm fans.”

❓ INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE — No evidence found in archive to confirm fan reaction to BTS's explanation