BTS star Jin's music saves lives; 'Don't Say You Love Me' proves effective for CPR

BTS member Jin has once again made a global impact, not only through music but also by helping save lives. According to Yonhap News, His solo track 'Don't Say You Love Me' perfectly matches the chest-compression-only CPR rhythm according to the American Heart Association's recent official Instagram post, highlighting Jin's influence beyond the stage.

Official Recognition by American Heart Association

The American Heart Association praised Jin by noting his song's beats per minute (112 BPM) align perfectly with the recommended CPR chest compression rate. This rhythmic alignment makes the song an effective auditory guide when performing hands-only CPR, particularly in emergency situations without artificial respiration.

Worldwide Influence and Achievement

Released on May 16, 2025, as part of Jin's second solo mini-album 'Echo,' the song quickly became a global sensation.

By October 18, it had amassed 564.2 million streams on Spotify, becoming the most streamed K-pop track worldwide in 2025. Currently, with 625 million streams, Jin is the first K-pop solo artist to surpass 600 million streams on the platform within the year.

Record-Breaking Popularity

Jin's album 'Echo' has marked unprecedented success by spending over 22 weeks on the Billboard World Albums Chart, the longest for any 2025 K-pop solo album. Additionally, Jin was the best-selling K-pop solo artist in the United States based purely on album sales in 2025.This recognition from a leading medical organization highlights how Jin's music transcends entertainment, serving a real-world purpose by promoting life-saving techniques and raising awareness for CPR worldwide.