BTS' Jin reminisces on previous plan to quit supergroup

Just days after K-pop supergroup BTS launched its long-awaited comeback, member Jin revealed he once planned to leave the group after seven years. Jin made the remarks in a video released Sunday on the YouTube channel run by webtoon artist and TV personality Kian84. The interview comes just days after BTS returned with its full-group album, "ARIRANG." Jin discussed the group's packed schedule, centered around a world tour in April and May. In the video, which was filmed earlier this year, Jin said he expected to leave Korea by the end of February to shoot music videos and appear on overseas shows and YouTube channels. Half-buried in snow alongside Kian84, the singer reflected on his journey with the group since his debut at age 22. Asked about the biggest difference, Jin said, "My mindset has changed for the better." "Honestly, back then I fully intended to quit after about seven years. But the more I did it, the more fun it became — and it turned into something real," Jin said. "I'm so grateful to our fans." He added that he never thought he would keep going for more than a decade. "I ne