Jin (real name Kim Seok-jin), the eldest member of the global idol group BTS, has returned home after successfully completing his role as a torch bearer for the ‘2024 Paris Summer Olympics.’
Jin returned to Korea through Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 on the afternoon of the 16th and responded to the cheers of numerous ARMYs. On this day, Jin caught everyone’s attention by wearing a natural denim fashion.
Meanwhile, on the 14th (local time), Jin was the first runner in the Louvre section of the torch relay in Paris, and he carried the torch steadily and passed the torch to the next runner in front of the Louvre Museum’s pyramid.
On that day, there were those on site to watch the torch relay, but ARMY from all over the world flocked to the site to see Jin carrying the torch at his first overseas event since his discharge.
In particular, as this day was also France’s Bastille Day, many cheers and congratulations were given to Jin, who carried the torch on such a meaningful day.
It has been reported that Jin’s participation in the Olympic torch relay this time was made possible through his relationship with Samsung Electronics, an official Olympic sponsor.
After the torch relay, Jin sent a video message through his agency, Hive.
He said, “I am so honored to be able to participate in the torch relay today,” and “I sincerely thank the ARMY and fans who made it possible for me to carry the torch.”
Meanwhile, BTS, who are making their mark on the popular music industry as global artists who are called ’21st century pop icons’, are practicing positive influence through activities such as two UN General Assembly speeches and the ‘LOVE MYSELF’ campaign that has been ongoing with the UNICEF Korean Committee since 2017.
(Incheon Airport = News 1)
Source: www.donga.com
