Described as "a gift to fans", it was released ahead of Jin's enlistment, which is set to occur shortly afterwards. The single is available digitally and in CD format.
On October 15, 2022, during BTS' Yet to Come in Busan free concert, Jin revealed that he would be the next band member after J-Hope, to release an official solo work. Addressing the audience, he said "It's not a huge album or anything, it's just a single. I was able to work together with someone that I'd always really liked, so I'll be releasing a new song." The following day, Big Hit Music posted a notice confirming BTS would be moving ahead with plans to fulfill their mandatory military service and that Jin would be the first member to enlist following the completion of promotions for his solo release. Several articles subsequently published by Korean news media reported that the song was gifted to Jin by Coldplay and would be released at the end of the month, despite Big Hit not having provided any details about the single at the time. Initial statements from the label in response to all the speculation neither confirmed nor denied the reports, with the company only saying that details would be provided at a later date—it eventually confirmed the month-end date to Newsen and YTN.
Big Hit officially announced the single via Weverse on October 18, and said it is meant to be a "gift" to Jin's fans, ARMY. A promotion schedule outlining the rollout for the single, titled "The Astronaut", was published later that same day. Image previews of the physical single's contents, posted by the label shortly before the preorder period began, appeared to "leak" credited personnel on the track, including Max Martin, Kygo, Chris Martin, Moses Martin, and James Keys. The single's official poster, shared the next day, confirmed that the song was a collaboration between Jin and Coldplay—both artists were listed as co-writers on the graphic. The first of three sets of concept photos was released on October 23. Titled "Outlander", the images showed Jin "standing amid green shrubbery" surrounded by planet-shaped props while "holding a large Jupiter-like sphere" then "posing against a starry blue background". The second set of concept photos—titled "Lunar Eclipse"—was posted the next day and featured Jin styled with his hair brushed back, in all black, wearing a leather jacket and "classic white Converse hi-tops", which Uproxx described as "giv[ing] off a simple, modern look to your ordinary greaser." A music video teaser followed on October 26.
"The Astronaut" is available digitally and as a CD single. Two versions of the CD were released. Both include a photobook, lyric card, postcard, stickers, a photo card, and a poster. A Target-exclusive edition was also released. The pre-order period for the CD opened on October 19.
A 2-minute-long Logo Trailer was released on YouTube the day of the single's official announcement. The clip features a tiny astronaut exiting the hatch of an A-shaped space station high in orbit above the Earth. He slowly drifts into the "dark expanse of space" then travels "through a meteor shower, past moons and planets, satellites and asteroid fields"—at one point a dog resembling Jin's late pet Jjangu is also seen on a meteroid—at increasing velocities, before coming upon an "otherworldly source of light" which then completely envelops him in a bright purple haze. A stylized logo of the song's title appears onscreen and the clip ends.
Per the single's promotion schedule, a music video teaser was released on October 26. The 38-second-long short clip shows Jin staring off into the distance while sitting atop a hill overlooking a barren landscape. A helmet is seen on the ground next to him. The camera angle changes to reveal a giant, crashed flying saucer burning on the plane before him. Chris Martin makes a brief cameo in one scene, as a television newscaster who announces the sighting of the light beam. A lyric video released on October 30.
The Astronaut
Jin Lyrics
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끝나지 않을 history
Oh 나의 우주가 돼 준
우리의 이야기
목적지 없이 흘러가는 저 소행성처럼
나도 그저 떠내려가고 있었어
어둠 속에 찾은 나의 모든 dream새롭게 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've 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 coming through
And I love you
And I love you
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
The song "The Astronaut" by Jin explores the theme of an unbreakable bond between two lovers that transcends time and space. The opening lines "You and me, an endless history that has become my universe" suggest that the story of the two lovers is never-ending and has taken over Jin's whole existence. This bond is compared to a star that never fades away and to a journey through the universe, exploring deep space together. The metaphor of drifting like an asteroid and finding dreams in the darkness signifies that Jin was lost and alone before finding this love, and now he has found a new purpose.
The chorus "When I'm with you, there is no one else. I get heaven to myself" emphasizes the strength of the lovers' bond and the happiness that comes along with it. The lyrics "I feel this way I've never felt" suggest that Jin has never experienced such intense emotions with anyone else before. The final lines "Heaven comin' through, and I love you" reiterate the idea that this love is celestial and out of this world, and that Jin deeply loves his partner.
Overall, "The Astronaut" is an uplifting song that highlights the beauty and importance of love. Jin's angelic voice and the romantic lyrics create a dreamy atmosphere that immerses the listener in the lovers' journey through the universe.
Line by Line Meaning
You and me
Together we are embarking on a never-ending journey of our history and creating a story that will go on forever.
끝나지 않을 history
We are creating an endless history that will never come to an end.
Oh 나의 우주가 돼 준
You have become my universe that I can't live without.
우리의 이야기
We are a never-ending story that will always continue together.
목적지 없이 흘러가는 저 소행성처럼
Like a wandering planet with no destination in sight, I was also wandering without any specific goals.
나도 그저 떠내려가고 있었어
I was drifting along just like the planet without any sense of direction.
어둠 속에 찾은 나의 모든 dream
All my dreams were found in the darkness, where I finally stumbled upon them.
새롭게 시작될 story
A new story is beginning for me now, where I've discovered my true purpose.
When I'm with you
Being with you means the rest of the world disappears for me.
There is no one else
You are the only person who matters to me, and the only one I will ever need.
I get heaven to myself
I feel like I have achieved heaven when I am with you, and there's no one else I'd rather share it with.
I feel this way I've never felt
You make me feel things I've never experienced before, and I cherish every moment with you.
깨지지 않는 별처럼
We are both strong like the unbreakable stars that shine brightly in the sky.
너의 꿈이 되어
I've become your dream that you've always wanted to follow.
우주를 여행하는
Together, we explore the universe and go on an adventure of a lifetime.
어두운 길을 비춰주는 저 은하수처럼
Like the Milky Way that lights up the dark path, you always shine a light on my way.
너는 나를 향해 빛나고 있었어
You shine bright towards me so amazingly, I cannot take my eyes off you for even a second.
어둠 속에 찾은 단 하나의 빛
Out of all the darkness, I found one light that I want to follow on this journey - and that's you.
너에게 향하는 나의 길
You are the path that I want to follow, and I will do so, without any hesitation.
A life, a sparkle in your eyes
Your eyes hold so much life, and every time I see them, there is a new sparkle that I notice.
Heaven comin' through
I feel like heaven is coming through with you in my life, and I never want to let go of this feeling.
And I love you
I love you more than any words can express, and you are the most important person in my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Berryman Guy Rupert, Jonathan Mark Buckland, Champion William, Christopher Anthony John Martin, Seok Jin Kim, Barbara Joan La, Johann Johannsson, Moses Martin, Kyrre Gorvell-Dahll
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jiniyoon7336
lets get TA to 100million on its first anniversary
current views per day = 120k ( but it was much slower weeks ago it was like only 80k)
days until first anniversary on october =120 ish days
target for each day = 140 to 150k
with a little push we can do this
Even if 15k of us use multiple youtube accounts and stream 10 times a day on each accountwe could easily achieve our goal !!
ARMY LETS DO THIS !!
@valeyoong
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@058richarohilla9
Who is listening this song in 12 March 2025?
.....Just as our childhood, spring among all seasons, solitude full of peace, and the moon among thousands of stars remind us of ourselves throughout our life, Similarly, BTS and their songs remind us of our own existence, that's why we love BTS and their songs.....
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Me
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me
@leilaleong3556
Me, everyday along with Abyss, tonight, super tuna, moon, epiphany and yours
@EvelynMedrano-s3q
Me... his voice is so soft and gentle to my ears
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quase todos os dias ❤
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석진아 제대만 기다려
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Esperemos haga live si le dan un cachito de tiempo. Vale tener esperanzas jeje
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