Jin has just etched another milestone into his solo era: his single “Don’t Say You Love Me” from the EP Echo won Best Music: Summer at The Fact Music Awards 2025. This category is entirely fan-voted via Fan&Star, and after two weeks of voting that ran from July 14 to July 28, Jin emerged in first place, beating out top nominees like SEVENTEEN and j‑hope.
The song dropped on May 16, 2025, and instantly captured hearts. Written by Tiggs and Wyatt Sanders, it’s a soft‑pop tune about the emotional struggle of a breakup, featuring lines like “Don’t tell me that you’re gonna miss me / Just tell me that you wanna kill me,” depicting raw ambivalence through Jin’s gentle vocals.
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) erupted in celebration:
“Well deserved win!”
“Oh, THIS IS HAPPINESS… this is what happens when we truly move as one!”
“ARMYs I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. CONGRATULATIONS JIN… you deserve everything, my angel!”
“DSYLM is that girl. For those who haven’t listened yet, you’re missing out”
The emotional highlight:
“Having your songs sung back word for word at a sold‑out concert is achievement enough. The TMA trophy is just extra.”
This isn’t just a random summer bop winning a trophy—it’s a carefully selected track, chosen by Jin himself as the lead single from Echo because he thought it was the most “pleasant to listen to” and easiest on the ears.
Its competition wasn’t weak. The “Best Music: Summer” nominees included big names—J‑hope, SEVENTEEN, ATEEZ, NCT’s Mark, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and more. Jin still stood at the top of the pack.
Insider irony alert: SEVENTEEN came in second with their track THUNDER, and j‑hope placed third with Killin’ It Girl. The second-place prize? A bus ad in Seoul. Third? A digital bus shelter ad in Gangnam. Jin gets the trophy. Cute.
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Here’s the catch—this win happens right in the middle of his solo world tour, Run Seokjin Ep Tour, which kicked off June 28 and has already hit major cities including London’s sold‑out O2 Arena in early August. So he’s winning awards while in the middle of performances that break history records.
Snarky-but-loving summary:
Jin put out a song in May. Fans voted like crazy. He won the summer track award. He’s touring the world. He did all this without drama, trends, or gimmicks—just music that fans cherish.
In a fandom filled with hype machines and spectacle, Jin’s quietly emotional style reminds us that sometimes simplicity, sincerity, and a damn good melody are all you need to dominate.
Key facts:
– Jin’s “Don’t Say You Love Me” claims the Best Music: Summer award for 2025.
– The two‑week Fan&Star vote crowned him as winner on July 31.
– The song was released May 16 as the lead single from Echo.
– It beat out other heavy hitters like SEVENTEEN and j‑hope.
– Fans flooded social media with praise, pride, and love.
– Jin is amidst his solo world tour and just sold out O2 Arena.
You can’t fake this kind of quiet power. While others chase trends, Jin’s writing soft break‑ups and making ARMY feel understood. That’s summer victory with heart.
