BREAKING: BTS’s Siwoo Completely Shocks The Music Industry With Unprecedented Triple Music Video Surprise Drop—Announces Solo Debut Album “STARBOY”
In what is already being hailed as one of the most legendary moves in K-pop history, BTS's member, Siwoo, has completely broken the internet.
Without a single line of warning or a traditional teaser schedule, HYBE Labels blindsided the global music community by simultaneously drop-releasing three full-length official music videos on YouTube: "Blinding Lights", "STARBOY", and "Shinunoga E-Wa".
Concurrently, Big Hit Music confirmed that "STARBOY" will serve as the official title of his highly anticipated debut studio album.
This massive triple-release marks Siwoo’s first major solo music endeavor since dominating the global stage alongside fellow member Jungkook at the 2022 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. True to his reputation as a multi-national powerhouse, this triple drop beautifully honors his tricultural background, bridging his American, Korean, and Japanese heritage through a masterful sonic journey.
Proving his unmatched global star power, all three music videos achieved a historic milestone by simultaneously crossing 10 million views within a mere matter of hours after their unannounced release. The three tracks showcase Siwoo's versatility across distinct atmospheric R&B and dark synth-pop colors, with each video telling an interconnected story of fame, identity, and artistic rebirth.
Big Hit Music released an official statement following the world-stopping surprise:
❝ Hello. This is Big Hit Music.
We are proud to announce the surprise release of three pre-release singles—'Blinding Lights,' 'STARBOY,' and 'Shinunoga E-Wa'—from BTS member Siwoo’s upcoming solo debut studio album, 'STARBOY.'
Produced with heavy personal and artistic direction from Siwoo himself, these three tracks serve as a profound expression of his tricultural roots, featuring music seamlessly delivered across English, Japanese, and Korean. As his final major solo project prior to his voluntary military enlistment alongside his fellow bandmates, this album stands as an unfiltered, monumental gift to the fans who have walked with him.
The full studio album 'STARBOY' will be released next year. We ask for your immense love, streaming support, and anticipation. Thank you. ❞
Entirely dominating global trends on YouTube and social media platforms, this historic triple drop sets a groundbreaking precedent for solo debuts in the industry.
Are you surviving this historic surprise from Siwoo? Which of the three music videos is your absolute favorite? Stay tuned for more updates on "STARBOY"!
User1: THREE MUSIC VIDEOS AT THE SAME TIME AND ALL OF THEM ARE ALREADY AT 10 MILLION VIEWS?!?! I AM LITERALLY SCREAMING!!! He didn't just drop a song, he dropped a whole cinematic universe! The thumbnail for 'Blinding Lights' is literally art! 😭🔥
User2: Releasing 'STARBOY' and 'Blinding Lights' as an American-born idol, and then hitting us with 'Shinunoga E-Wa' to honor his mom's side and his Japanese roots?! He is an absolute genius. 10M views in an hour for the 'STARBOY' video. the power he holds is insane.
User3: The styling in 'Shinunoga E-Wa' is out of this world. He looks so breathtakingly handsome. Ever since he and Jungkook performed at the World Cup, I knew his solo era would be ground-breaking, but pulling these numbers on a surprise drop is history in the making.
User4: Getting 10M views on three different videos simultaneously in just a couple of hours without a single teaser is wild. He is leaving us with a literal masterpiece before he enlists with the rest of the boys. Siwoo is truly the ultimate starboy.
