The BTS phenomenon will continue even as most of the world’s most popular K-pop group is currently serving their mandatory military service. The oldest member, Jin (31), who recently was discharged from serving his term made headlines on July 2, 2024 as he has been named the official torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games!
Details about the torch relay location and schedule has yet to be disclosed. It is believed that BTS’s global popularity and constant message to “love yourself” is the main reason why he was chosen to bear this very important role. The 2024 Paris Olympics is scheduled to begin on Friday, July 26, 2024.
The singer was recently discharged from the 5th Infantry Division in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province on June 12. Jin held a public fan meeting in celebration for BTS Festa 2024 the day after in Jamsil giving them “free hugs” which almost broke the internet!
Meanwhile, Jin is scheduled to make a guest-star appearance on the outdoor reality show The Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island but the broadcast schedule has not been decided. A source from MBC has confirmed that “BTS’s Jin already finished filming.”
This is amazing news for South Korea and for K-pop fans everywhere to see a member of the most popular K-pop group represent such an important event! Jin joins just a handful of South Koreans with the honor including legendary former Manchester United midfielder Park Ji Sung.
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