BTS' Jin Shocks Fans by Deleting Viral Hit 'Super Tuna' and Dropping a Surprise
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| BTS' Jin Shocks Fans by Deleting Viral Hit 'Super Tuna' and Dropping a Surprise |
In an unexpected move, BTS’ Jin has taken down his beloved song “Super Tuna” from music streaming platforms, leaving fans around the world in shock. The track, originally released in 2021 as a lighthearted gift to his fans, quickly became a viral sensation. Known for its playful theme centered around Jin's love for fishing, "Super Tuna" amassed over 136 million streams, becoming one of Jin's most iconic releases. Yet, despite its massive success, the song has now disappeared—only to be replaced by an extended version that has already soared to the top of global charts.
The Rise of 'Super Tuna'
"Super Tuna" was first released on Jin’s birthday, December 4, 2021, as a surprise for ARMY (BTS’s dedicated fan base). With no prior promotion and its humorous lyrics about fishing, the song instantly captured hearts, spreading like wildfire across social media. Fans celebrated its quirky charm, sharing countless videos of themselves dancing to the song. To Jin’s own astonishment, the track became one of his most beloved solo efforts.
The K-pop star, often referred to as “World Wide Handsome” by fans, never expected the song to take off the way it did. In fact, Jin was both amused and embarrassed by the song’s popularity. In various interviews and live streams, he jokingly expressed his surprise at its viral success. Little did he know that "Super Tuna" would become a permanent part of ARMY’s fond memories.
Jin Deletes the Original 'Super Tuna'
Fast forward to October 10, 2024—during a Weverse live stream meant to celebrate his bandmate Jimin’s birthday (which falls on September 13), Jin shocked fans by announcing that the original version of "Super Tuna" had been removed from all streaming platforms. The sudden removal of the track, which had become a viral hit with over 136 million streams, was met with disbelief.
Fans quickly took to social media to express their confusion and sadness over the deletion. Many couldn’t comprehend why Jin would remove such a beloved song, especially one that had garnered so much attention.
Fans React: 'Why Delete Our Memories?'
The fan reaction was swift and overwhelming. Social media platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter) were flooded with comments from fans struggling to come to terms with the removal of the original "Super Tuna." One fan tweeted, "Super Tuna 1 is gone? It had 100 million streams! You could combine streams. Please tell me if this is a bug, I can't believe it has been deleted!!"
Another wrote, "So you're telling me the OG Super Tuna doesn't exist anymore? Seok-jin actually deleted it? A song with 136M streams?? What happened?"
A third user lamented, “He really deleted the old version of Super Tuna with over 100 million streams. Jin wasn’t kidding when he said he requested it to be taken down... but why? It had achieved so much, and now all the streams and memories are gone.”
One particularly heartbroken fan commented, “SUPER TUNA OLD VERSION HAS BEEN DELETED ON SPOTIFY. NOOOOO, OUR MEMORIES AND THOSE 136M STREAMS.”
Other fans humorously expressed their disbelief: “JIN DELETED ORIGINAL SUPER TUNA FROM STREAMING PLATFORMS?? DOES HE KNOW WE'VE BEEN FIGHTING FOR OUR LIVES TO BOOST HIS STREAMS?”
The Extended Version: A Gift for Fans
While the removal of the original "Super Tuna" caused widespread disappointment, Jin didn’t leave his fans empty-handed. Shortly after the song's deletion, he released an extended version of the track. During the same Weverse live stream, he announced the surprise, which was officially dropped on October 11, 2024.
Though the extended version wasn’t something fans expected, it was quickly embraced by ARMY. Within hours of its release, the new version of "Super Tuna" had already topped the worldwide iTunes US chart, a testament to Jin's enduring popularity and the loyalty of his fans. While some are still mourning the loss of the original version, many are celebrating the new release, eager to give it the same love and attention.
Why Did Jin Delete the Original?
The question remains—why would Jin delete such a successful song? Some fans speculate that the singer might have wanted to refresh the song’s image or simply felt that the extended version offered a more complete experience. Others think that Jin, who has always been playful and unpredictable, might have wanted to surprise his fans with something unexpected.
Regardless of the reason, Jin has once again managed to keep his fans on their toes. His ability to surprise and entertain is one of the many reasons ARMY continues to support him with unwavering enthusiasm.
The deletion of "Super Tuna" may have shocked the BTS fandom, but Jin's extended version of the track has already begun to heal the wound. His playful nature, combined with his love for fishing and music, continues to endear him to fans around the world. Even though the original version of "Super Tuna" is no longer available, the new version is a fitting tribute to a song that brought so much joy to ARMY.
As one fan aptly put it: “We may have lost the original, but the love for Super Tuna will live on. Thank you, Jin, for always keeping us entertained—even when you shock us!”
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