A column specifically highlighting the captivating voice of BTS’s Jin is garnering significant attention. Japanese music critic Ken Kagaya (加賀谷健) published an article on the Japanese media outlet Real Sound titled ‘BTS: Is THE RETURN Really the Story of Odysseus?’, where he compared Jin’s powerful vocals to the enchanting Sirens of Greek mythology.
Kagaya Ken’s analysis intricately connected the Netflix documentary ‘BTS: THE RETURN’ and the 5th full album ‘ARIRANG’ to the narrative structure of the Greek epic ‘Odyssey.’ He highlighted Jin’s voice as a central element of the work, comparing the repetitive structure of the title track ‘SWIM’ to the storytelling form of ancient bards. He praised Jin’s “Hello!” at the documentary’s beginning as a “transparently beautiful tenor voice” and noted that his deep vocal tone in the latter half skillfully completes the unfolding narrative.
The column asserted that “Jin’s voice instantly captivates listeners,” drawing a direct parallel to the irresistible song of the Sirens. It elaborated on his remarkable high notes, using vivid descriptions such as “a voice sweet as honey” and “a tone that rings high and clear like silver bells.” Furthermore, in reference to his viral track ‘Super Tuna,’ the critic humorously added, “It seems even CG fish react to his voice.”
Kagaya Ken shared his article on X (formerly Twitter), asserting that “Jin’s beautiful voice makes even goddesses allies,” and proclaimed, “Jin is truly a Penelope and a complex mythological character.” He further elaborated, “His voice simultaneously possesses both a Siren-like quality and Orphic vitality.” Moreover, the critic praised Jin as an artist of profound mythological significance, acknowledging his pivotal role in safeguarding the group during their military hiatus.
