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Jimin unburdens himself of deep-rooted emotions in “Set Me Free Pt. 2,” the first single from his upcoming debut solo album face set for release on March 24. The song arrives alongside a music video that captures the BTS member serving as the commanding centerpiece in an elaborate choreography routine.
The song has punishing beats elevating the singer’s vocals as he moves across the screen with a crowd of dancers who all perform in unison as the room flashes in waves of light. “I wandered in a maze/ Hennessy and night/ I never stop, I never stop/ Again, repeat/ I never stop, fuck all your options/ Finally free,” sings Jimin as he breaks from the crowd. For the chorus, he repeats, “Set me free.”
“Set Me Free Pt. 2” is the first of six songs that Jimin will release facewhich includes collaborative credits from producers Pdogg, GHSTLOOP, EVAN, and bandmate RM.
“Through Face, Jimin will present his own musicality with a clear timbre and impeccable dance performance,” a statement about the record explained, adding that the album will find the singer exploring his “story of facing his true self and taking a new leap forward as an artist. .”
In 2021, Jimin spoke candidly with rolling stone about the pressure he puts on himself to deliver impeccable performances to their fans. “When I debuted, I had the shortest period of training. And I feel like I wasn’t fully prepared and confident when we debuted. I still have my shortcoming,” he explained, adding that fans who appreciate his work, pushes him to do better. “It makes me feel that because of them and because of their devotion I shouldn’t make mistakes. So if you’re asking how do I learn to be easier on myself or more generous to myself, I think that’s going to be something that will continue to be very difficult for me because of how I feel.”