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Jin live in London review: BTS star offers solo stardom and silliness [Rolling Stone]

This solo show from the BTS star proves a more than satisfactory alternative before the group make their grand return next year.

These days, when attending a K-pop concert, fans usually know what to expect—the VCRs, the stages, and the carefully timed endments. But this isn’t just any K-pop concert—this is Kim Seokjin’s world, and he is far from ordinary. Venturing into his first solo tour, RUNSEOKJIN_EP. TOUR, Jin truly brought something spectacular to the London O2. After kicking off in Goyang Stadium in Seoul, it made its way across the US and has now reached Europe for its final stops. With two nights at the O2, these shows marked Jin’s solo UK debut and the first time a BTS member has returned to a UK stage since their legendary Wembley concerts in 2019.

For those who are perhaps new to BTS, Jin is one of seven members from one of the most recognisable and successful groups to come out of South Korea. Breaking Billboard records, the members had created their own beloved variety show, RUN BTS. While the other six were still fulfilling their military service, the eldest, Jin, made a solo return and revived the format as RUN JIN. True to nature, the show was chaotic, unpredictable and endlessly entertaining – the embodiment of Jin himself. Episodes featured everything from collaborating with karate instructors, stuntmen, and even A-lister Tom Cruise.

Jin has always been someone who aims to showcase his playful personality, consistently making sure to emphasise the importance of being happy. His debut solo album, Happy, celebrated embracing the little things – a message he made sure to bring to the stage Tuesday night. Opening with his debut solo single, the joyful ‘Running Wild’, it kickstarted a high-energy opener which flowed nicely into ‘I’ll Be There’.

Greeting the audience, Jin explained we’d be partaking in our own 달려라 석진 (RUN JIN), with the first task to make as much noise as possible. The louder we screamed, the better the show would get—easy enough, right? It felt less like a concert and more like a giant birthday party with 20,000 friends in attendance. With a dramatic press of the button, Jin shouted, Dojeon! (Korean for bring it on.) This was to be the signal for the audience to get ready for a new challenge.

Telepathy games have been a recurring theme throughout the tour to varying levels of success. Tuesday was London’s turn to leave their mark. Much like his variety show, the concert went on to follow a similar format, with this time the fans (known as ARMY) becoming his collaborators (or victims.) Connect ARMY was the first challenge, with 30-seconds the crowd had to silently act out a designated word for Jin to guess using only gestures. The audience nailed the first two rounds, which meant Jin had to face the next song in the chosen outfit. A blow-up alien suit.

Jin isn’t afraid to be silly, and that’s exactly what makes ‘Super Tuna’ so loved. To outsiders it might seem odd, but for fans, it’s a serotonin-packed anthem complete with the silliest dance routine everyone knew by heart. When it was first released, Jin said, “This is really embarrassing, so please don’t show it to anyone.” Naturally, fans respectfully did the opposite, showing it much love, with the music video receiving over 25 million views. In June 2024, fresh from his military service, Jin returned that love with an extended version. Seeing him perform it live in an alien costume amongst thousands of fans wiggling along as he sang his love for tuna. Magical.

With his second album Echo released back in May, a selection of songs made their way to the stage and boy did they deliver. An album that produced a variety of genres, going on to show his versatility as an artist branching out from ballads. That was showcased tonight after previous slower tracks, ‘With The Clouds’ and his latest single, ‘Don’t Say You Love Me’.

Dojeon! The next challenge was Sing Along ARMY; the crowd had to sing a song displayed onscreen while Jin guessed the track. Sounds simple enough, but of course his lyrics are in Korean. Still, to Jin’s surprise London smashed the first one, 2020’s ‘Moon’, singing in perfect harmony. Clearly impressed, he joked about how shocked he was that London did so well. The next rounds were more of a challenge, as the audience’s Korean wavered, but Jin reassured everyone, explaining not to worry as his English was just as shaky as our Korean.

That karaoke session transitioned nicely into the next song as rockstar Jin appeared playing the pop punk ‘Loser’, which had the backing of a fantastic live band throughout the show. From there he went into ‘Rope It’; the country rock number saw him in a glorious, embellished cowboy outfit, complete with light-hearted choreography. He balanced his talent with warmth, connecting with the crowd in a way that was genuine, not scripted. His radiating smile could light up a stadium, and his playful, gentle energy and attitude made you want to get involved and join the fun.

It’s no secret that the news of BTS’s 2026 spring comeback is highly anticipated. And the next segment felt like a warm-up to that. It came packaged in a short but sweet medley, beginning with the feel-good energy of ‘Dynamite’ and ‘Butter’, followed by two beloved fan favourites, ‘Mikrokosmos’ and the emotional ‘Spring Day’. Using those four tracks was the perfect mega mix of making everyone nostalgic but also buzzing for that long-awaited reunion.

The other notable feature of Jin besides his talent is how perfectly he lives up to his self-titled nickname, Worldwide Handsome. He embraces his self-declared ‘princess energy’ with pride, unafraid to tap into a softer side. Known for his love for the colour pink and complete with a sparkly pink microphone. He confidently challenges toxic masculinity and redefines outdated stereotypes. Perhaps that’s why there were so many men in attendance, something he too noticed and warmly acknowledged onstage.

With an encore remaining, he truly showed that he is undoubtedly the ultimate idol – polished and enticing, and that voice is just unbelievable. That was showcased earlier with his piano playing on ‘I Will Come to You’ and the heartbreakingly gorgeous ‘Abyss’. With 18 songs and nonstop games, it was impressive to see that his energy never dipped. The highlight came from watching him simply standing in the spotlight singing ‘Epiphany’, a song about the importance of self-love. Hitting all the high notes felt like a new challenge to make an already emotional crowd cry some more.

The encore was in full swing as he began the final interaction. ‘Moon’ is a staple in the catalogue of Jin and ARMY. This is also where Jin’s famously loved humour comes in as he went down to the front row, picking fans to sing the high-pitched intro, “oooh oooh” (If you haven’t heard it, please do- truly chef’s kiss.) It’s his way of having fun (and bullying) the fans’ chance to interact with their idol. And just like that, the night closed with ‘To Me, Today’. An empowering track about finding your own light, whatever that may look like for you.

Jin is truly a one-of-a-kind entertainer; he took the traditional concert structure and turned it on its head and in doing so created something entirely his own. A vibrant, colourful playground that reflected both who he is as a person and as an artist. It wasn’t just about showcasing his top-tier talent – although he did so effortlessly. It was more about doing what he genuinely loved to do and having fun with it. Before BTS make their grand return, it’s a more than satisfactory alternative.

Source: Rolling Stone

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BTS's Jin in London: The Sound of Music [Paris Match]

YESTERDAY EVENING - After stops in South Korea, Japan, and the United States, Jin, from the group BTS, gave the first concert of his four-date European tour in London on Tuesday, August 5. Paris Match was there.

Around London's O2 Arena, there's only one watchword: come as you are. Cowboy costumes mingle with giant fish costumes, and baseball jerseys emblazoned with the artist's name compete with little purple dresses, all references to the multidimensional universe of the star the audience is about to see. This Tuesday, August 5, Jin , from the group BTS , is giving the first of his four concerts in Europe. A real event for fans on the old continent, who often have a better chance of seeing the members of the South Korean band during Fashion Week than on stage . So, ARMY – the name of their fanclub – came in large numbers, from all over the world. Germany, France, Spain… it's impossible to miss such a moment. The evening is all the more historic because Jin became the first South Korean solo artist to fill the famous London venue on Tuesday, seven years after BTS, who came here as a group.

But today, he's performing alone . And for his first world tour, which has taken him to Korea, Japan (where he sold out Osaka's famous Kyocera Dome, which has over 50,000 seats, for two consecutive nights) and the United States, Jin has chosen to move away from the codes of K-pop. Here, there are no dancers, no flashy sets or noisy special effects. Just the singer, his four musicians, and his audience, the centerpiece of his concert. Because it is for him, and with him, that Kim Seokjin, his real name, is performing. His tour, #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR, is a spin-off of his now famous, self-produced entertainment show on YouTube, Run Jin, a program in which Jin – from every angle – took on the craziest challenges. It was such a success that he even welcomed icon Tom Cruise as a guest . To conclude this fan-favorite project, Jin decided to tour it, and this time, ARMY is the one who will be performing with him.

The thirty-year-old gives the starting signal, advancing on stage to press a giant button installed on a music stand. The concert can begin with the two hits from his first solo album "Happy" , "Running Wild" and "I'll Be There". Two songs that are intended to be joyful and in his image. Because the artist organized this tour (at the last minute) with a simple idea: to bring happiness to his ARMY. Then follows "With The Clouds", probably his most complex song, then "Falling" which will seduce Japanese rock fans. "Don't Say You Love Me", a melodious title which ranked number 1 in the world top on Spotify for several days concludes this first salvo.

The crazy “Super Tuna�� sends the audience wild

But because #RunSeokjin_ep. Tour isn't quite like other tours, the songs here don't flow robotically. Jin has conceived his concerts as a giant episode of his show. So, he challenges his fans. The first challenge of the evening is a telepathy game during which the audience has to guess words by miming them. And when Jin asks for silence and some rebellious fans decide to scream anyway, he can count on the rest of the crowd to boo the impertinent ones. Not enough to spoil the start of the party, however, especially since ARMYs have a reward up for grabs: being able to choose which outfit Jin will wear for his next song.

Far from taking himself seriously, true to his humor and his incomparable second degree, Jin returns a minute later (after having asked that in his absence, everyone speaks to their seat neighbor) dressed in an improbable alien disguise. To perform the equally improbable song "Super Tuna" , recounting the artist's misfortunes during one of his fishing trips, initially intended as a joke, then going viral on social networks to the point that the artist - taking his prank to the end - is now the face of a real brand of canned tuna in South Korea. A delirious title far from the overly polished image of K-pop, "Super Tuna" sends the audience wild. What artist can boast of making the crowds scream with a song about fish? And in front of his ARMY, in this unusual costume, Jin has never seemed so happy.

Obviously, there's no question of staying in this getup. While another outfit change takes place (more serious this time), a giant karaoke session is launched. After spinning a wheel of fortune, Jin disappears backstage, leaving the audience to perform the song "Moon," from BTS's 2022 album "Proof," accompanied for the occasion by a very kitsch music video on a giant screen.

A piano and its voice

Back on stage, the atmosphere is now more intimate. A piano, a microphone and his voice. Sitting behind the keys of his instrument, Jin performs two magnificent titles, "I will come to you" then "Abyss", a touching ballad written after the global success of "Dynamite", during covid, and which evokes his burn-out . Here, it is impossible to cheat for the artist or even to accuse him of being helped by a soundtrack stronger than his voice. It is naked that he offers these few minutes of poetry, before presenting his rock repertoire to the public. "Background", a ballad again, but more intense, shows the extent of his vocal talent, before continuing with the powerful "Another level", inspired by Jin's passion for video games and whose electric guitar solo played by his musicians will remind fans of the genre of the soundtracks of "Street Fighter". The singer's voice then resonates like a scream in the Arena, giving the evening an air of 80s rock.

Then it's time for the challenges again: ARMYs must now have their idol guess songs from their repertoire (or BTS's) while singing karaoke, otherwise Jin, sitting on a stool, will be hit in the head by a tray suspended above him. Fortunately, despite some gaps in the Korean lyrics, the audience manages to make themselves understood. Especially when it comes to performing a few seconds of "The Astronaut" or "Boy With Luv." To his great surprise, Jin even congratulates his audience on their vocal abilities. "The best singers since the beginning of the tour," he says with a big smile.

For most of the evening, the artist speaks in English, giving his interpreter time to enjoy the show. "You ate!" ("you rocked," editor's note), he even says, visibly at ease with the slang of Shakespeare's language. Proud, Jin nonetheless remains playful, in perfect communion with fans who have understood that there is no point in taking themselves too seriously. He laughs at their difficulties singing Korean – "you don't know how to speak Korean and I don't speak English well" – tempts them with kisses thrown to the crowd and gently mocks their screams.

Like a group of friends spending the evening together, the Fred ambassador designed this concert for them, without pretense, without trying to stick to the K-pop box. Part pop show, part rock show, part game night, part karaoke… Jin wanted to offer them a unique experience before the anticipated return of the group BTS.

"Mikrokosmos" sung in chorus

The evening is far from over when, after "Loser," Jin takes to the stage with "Rope It," a country track from his second album, "Echo," featuring a Texas hat, lassos, and cowboy boots. Advancing to the center of the stage, accompanied only by his charisma and a megaphone, he sends the audience into a frenzy, playing up his sexy side and even revealing a glimpse of a belly that would make their Victorian ancestors blush. Fans are fired up and exult when it's time for a medley of BTS's greatest hits. First comes "Dynamite," with its explosion of colors, then "Butter," followed by "Mikrokosmos"—which the audience sings along to for so long that Jin has to interrupt—and then the ballad "Spring Day."

On his knees, Jin seems to contain his emotion before regaining his composure to sing the unforgettable "The Astronaut," co-produced with his friends from the band Coldplay. A flagship track from his discography, recorded as a final gift before the start of his 18-month military service. "Nothing Without Your Love" follows, which rocks the stands and releases a shower of confetti.

A song that, however, signals the beginning of the end of the concert… But if Jin announces the last song, his fans know that other moments are to come. Because obviously, the encore is planned and awaited. During a final outfit change, the ARMY on the giant screen show their love for the artist with banners and messages of encouragement. After a few minutes, Jin returns, standing behind his microphone, for a highly anticipated moment, that of singing "Epiphany", taken from the BTS album "Love Yourself: Answer" and a true anthem to self-love. The 14,000 spectators of the Arena sing with one voice the words - "I am the one I should love in this world, this shining me, this precious soul" - for 3 minutes outside of time.

“Five or six years ago, I sang Epiphany here, right?” Jin asks. “Were some of you here before? Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.” It’s time for the last two songs. But not without a final challenge. For “Moon,” with its instantly recognizable introduction, Jin steps off the stage, facing the audience. At random, he offers his microphone to fans to sing along. First, a woman who caught his eye with a humorous banner, another who claims to have won a silver medal in elementary school during a singing competition, then a man with whom he shares a moment of complicity. No embarrassment between the artist and his fans, no judgment either.

Is that why fans from England and elsewhere blended together perfectly in the crowd—from groups of girlfriends to white-haired ladies rediscovering the carefree spirit of years gone by, from solo fans to families with children, from those dressed up from head to toe to couples in love? During a live stream on the Weverse app after the concert, Jin was even surprised by the number of men in the London stands. And upon closer inspection, it's true that they were well represented, far, far away from the clichés of hysterical teenage girls. In the distance, we even heard an "I love you Jin" shouted by one of his "fanboys."

Time for farewells

It's 10 p.m. and after a two-hour concert, this time, the time for the final song has truly arrived. "To Me Today," a letter written by Jin to himself after more than 10 years of career, closes the show. A generous show, just like its artist. He, the eldest with laughing eyes, who often remained in the shadow of BTS, either out of humility or because group work sometimes requires putting himself at the service of the team, has found his color. A perfect blend of friendly entertainment and epic songs performed by a flawless voice, the #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR left fans no downtime. The artist alone on stage shared his vision, his passion, but above all, his good humor.

The man who likes to joke about being nicknamed "Worldwide Handsome" because of his good looks, played the game he himself instigated, between crazy disguises and moving ballads. And if Jin's challenge with this tour was to make his fans happy for one evening, he has perfectly won it.

Setlist, #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR, August 5, 2025 in London Running Wild I'll Be There With the Clouds Falling Don't Say You Love Me Super Tuna I will come to you Abyss Background Another Level Loser (feat. YENA) Rope It BTS Medley: Dynamite + Butter + Mikrokosmos + Spring Day The Astronaut Nothing Without Your Love Epiphany Moon To Me, Today

The #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR continues this Wednesday evening in London before flying to Amsterdam to mark the end of its tour, one of the dates of which, Saturday, August 9, will be broadcast live in cinemas around the world. Book your tickets for France here .

Source: Paris Match

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Flashlight project for Epiphany

ARMY prepared "Pink flashlight" project for Jin during "Epiphany" performance 🩷

Jin said it was so beautiful and that for the first time he smiled while performing this song

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Jin live in London: a refreshing, charisma-filled concept that’s not without spectacle [NME]

The O2, August 5: The BTS singer’s first solo tour puts him in the role of variety show host, delivering emotionally rich performances between fun and games

In another life, Jin would still be a superstar. Instead of being one-seventh of BTS, though, he’d be the affable host of a variety show, turning charisma and humour into ratings gold. Tonight, at the first of two London shows on his ‘#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR’ outing, he lives that fantasy.

This is not your typical concert, nor your usual K-pop extravaganza. Instead, it feels like you’re inside an episode of Jin’s Run Jin series, the web show he created as a spin-off from BTS’ own Run BTS. The logo for the programme remains in the corner of the big screens throughout the night, and when the singer first appears on stage for buoyant versions of ‘Running Wild’ and ‘I’ll Be There’, he jumps around a lightning-shaped podium with a big game-show style button on it.

Between performances, he leads the crowd in a series of “challenges” – a telepathy game where he has to guess a word through fans’ gestures alone, another where he has to figure out the song from the crowd’s a cappella singing. “Korean’s difficult for you too, huh?” he quips after fans struggle to recreate the rap verses in ‘Boy With Luv’. Compared to the usual flash of K-pop shows, where dramatic, cinematic VCRs often appear at regular intervals to uphold the narrative of the night, Jin’s is refreshingly down-to-earth, with only one video game-themed clip running right before the encore.

Jin’s performances aren’t without some extra razzle-dazzle, though. Many come accompanied by pyrotechnics and explosions of streamers, or during a snippet of BTS’ ‘Dynamite’, rainbow-coloured confetti explosions that mirror a scene in the music video. ‘Super Tuna’, meanwhile, sees him performing dressed in an inflatable alien costume – a “prize” the crowd earns during the first game of the evening. As he finds out what he’ll be wearing, he tilts his head and laughingly winces, as if bemusedly regretting his choices leading up to this moment.

The challenges and games – and Jin the variety host – are only half of the night’s story. On the flipside is the role that Jin is more commonly known for – phenomenal performer. He shines brightest when he’s engaged in emotionally rich songs, like a beautiful rendition of ‘Abyss’, which finds him seated at a paint-splattered purple piano, lost in the melancholy of the song. He’s equally commanding for the thundering ‘Another Level’, but ‘Rope It’’s endless lasso moves, his arm circling his head, becomes a little awkward.

As fun as the rest of the show is, it’s the closing section – no games, just quality songs – that really hits. A medley of BTS songs – the aforementioned ‘Dynamite’, ‘Butter’, ‘Mikrokosmos’ and ‘Spring Day’ – is received rapturously, fans screaming back every word of each song. ‘The Astronaut’, ‘Epiphany’ and ‘Moon’, meanwhile, showcase what Jin does best – soaring, sentimental songs that allow his voice to dazzle.

Before he wraps up the show for good with a sweet version of ‘To Me, Today’, he takes a moment to reflect. “I think five or six years ago, we sang ‘Epiphany’ here, right?” he says, referring to BTS’ 2018 concerts at this same venue. As he continues, he promises to come back “next time” – a pledge that whips up even more excitement in the stands, given his group’s impending March 2026 return. As a badge he wears at the start of the concert declares, stay tuned for that, and the burgeoning growth of Jin’s fun-filled solo career.

Jin played:

‘Running Wild’

‘I’ll Be There’

‘With The Clouds’

‘Falling’

‘Don’t Say You Love Me’

‘Super Tuna’

‘I Will Come To You’

‘Abyss’

‘Background’

‘Another Level’

‘Loser’

‘Rope It’

‘Dynamite’ / ‘Butter’ / ‘Mikrokosmos’ / ‘Spring Day’

‘The Astronaut’

‘Nothing Without Your Love’

‘Epiphany’

‘Moon’

‘To Me, Today’

Source: NME

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j-hope & Jin’s Global Tours Help HYBE Quarterly Revenue Rise 10% [Billboard]

Touring revenue and merchandise sales surged by double-digit percentages in the second quarter.

South Korea’s HYBE said on Wednesday (Aug. 6) that its second quarter revenue rose 10.2% year-over-year to 705.6 billion KRW ($516.7 million), while operating profit jumped nearly 30% to 65.9 billion KRW ($48.3 million) due to successful global tours and releases from several of its artists, including BTS members Jin and j-hope.

Concert and merchandise revenue rose by mid-double-digit percentages following tours by SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER and LE SSERAFIM in the first half of the year. J-hope’s 33-show tour, Hope On The Stage, sold nearly half a million tickets from February to June, followed by his headlining performance at Lollapalooza Germany. Jin’s 18-show run in nine cities marked his first tour as a solo artist.

HYBE executives said that news of BTS members completing their mandatory military service in South Korea and regrouping drove monthly users of its super fan platform Weverse to an all-time high of 12 million users, showing that the boy band’s enduring success is still a main driver for HYBE’s business.

Revenue from recorded music sales, concerts, advertisements and appearances, which HYBE lumps together as “artist direct involvement revenue”, rose by 5.7% year-over-year to 447.9 billion KRW ($328 million). While revenue from recorded music fell by 8.4% to 228.6 billion KRW ($167.4 million) year-over-year due to lower vinyl sales, revenue from concerts was up 31% to 188.7 billion KRW ($138.2 million). Earnings from HYBE artists’ advertising and appearances rose by nearly 1% to 30.6 billion KRW ($22.4 million).

Major releases in the quarter included Jin’s EP Echo, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200; j-hope & GloRilla’s single “Killin’ It Girl,” which reached No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100; SEVENTEEN’s HAPPY BURSTDAY, which was among the highest selling albums in the first half of 2025 in Korea; ENHYPEN’s mini album DESIRE: UNLEASH, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200; and ILLIT‘s 3rd mini album bomb.

Revenue from segments artists aren’t directly involved with — including official merchandise, intellectual property licensing, content and fan club memberships — totaled 257.8 billion KRW ($188.8 million), with merchandise and licensing revenue jumping a whopping 40% to 152.9 billion KRW ($112 million). Fan club revenue rose 46% to a record-high 34.6 billion KRW ($25.3 million).

Though it does not break out Weverse’s financials, HYBE executives said revenue for Weverse rose 41% in the second quarter compared to the first quarter. The platform averaged 10.9 million monthly active users (MAUs) in the quarter.

HYBE CEO Lee Jae-sang spent several minutes on a call discussing earnings to address the restructuring of its HYBE America operations. In July, the company named Isaac Lee, previously chairman of HYBE America and chairman of Latin America, as CEO of HYBE America, taking over from Scooter Braun, who transitioned to advisory and board director roles.

Lee said the reorg was more than a short-term change and grew out of a review of the North America division’s past four years.

“It is about shifting our business focus to label business,” CEO Lee said. “Given that earnings from management business tend to fluctuate depending on the level of activities by artists, we would like to strengthen the label business to generate stable earnings based on streaming, thereby improving profitability and business fundamentals.”

The move flattens management of HYBE’s America and Latin America operations, with the aim of connecting its operations in both places “to further strengthen and broaden [HYBE’s] global business.”

Source: Billboard

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Fanboys are the best!!!!

Thank you ItsKay1013 for sharing

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This is insanity!!!!

Jin is the first K-pop soloist to perform at the O2 Arena

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It was nice while it lasted.

we became clowns...

Is it possible that we were used to promote something that was not authorized?

We have been hurt, but we can handle it

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International Male Artist of the Year!

SEC Awards: Jin won International Male Artist of the Year

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BTS's Jin Surprises Cartoonist Kian84 with Generous Gift [Ten Asia]

BTS member Jin has surprised cartoonist and TV personality Kian84 with a generous gift.

On the 31st, Kian84 shared a post on his Instagram, saying, "Thanks for the food, Seokjin. I appreciate you not forgetting me. But it's a bit much," along with a photo.

The photo reveals a large stack of beverages in front of Kian84's house. These drinks are from the brand for which Jin is a model, and they appear to be highballs, a thoughtful gift for Kian84, who enjoys alcohol.

The two became acquainted earlier this year while appearing together on the Netflix variety show 'The Hilarious Kian's Inn.' The show features Kian84, Jin, and Ji Ye-eun hosting guests at an inn on Ulleungdo Island, with the second season currently in preparation, heightening viewer anticipation.

Source: Ten Asia

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BTS' JIN sends a large amount of traditional alcohol to Kian84, "Thank you for the gift, but it's a little too much"[Chosun]

Cartoonist and talent Kian84 has released a photo of the traditional alcohol he received from JIN (real name Kim Seokjin), a member of the popular group BTS.

On July 31, Kian84 posted a photo on the photo-sharing social networking service Instagram with the caption, "Thank you, Seokjin. But it's a bit too much."

The photo shows over 20 cases of traditional alcohol stacked up, which is eye-catching. JIN participated in the product development of this distilled alcohol and is active as an ambassador for it.

The two previously appeared together on the Netflix variety show "Kian's Unconventional Guest House."

Kian84 is currently a regular on the variety show "I Live Alone - Happy Life of a Single Person" (MBC). He also recently won the Male Entertainer Award at the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards for his role in "Kian's Unconventional Guesthouse."

JIN is currently on his "#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR," which kicked off in Korea on June 28. He has performed in Chiba and Osaka in Japan, Anaheim, Dallas, and Tampa in the US, and is scheduled to perform 18 shows in nine cities, including Newark, London in the UK, and Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Source: Chosun

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BTS' Jin pours Kian84 a bucket of traditional liquor, drawing admiration from even Lee Si-eon. [Newsen]

BTS member Jin sent a huge gift to writer and broadcaster Kian84.

On July 31, Kian84 posted on his official account, "I'll eat well, Seokjin (Jin's real name is Kim Seokjin). Thank you for not forgetting."

He added, "But it's a lot."

The photo that was released along with the message shows a pile of traditional liquor that Jin launched. Jin's great love for Kian84 can be seen.

Travel creator Panibottle commented, "Just one," and actor Lee Si-eon responded, "Jin, Jin."

Kian84 and Jin became close while appearing together on the Netflix variety show "Daehwajang Kianjang," which was released in April.

Thanks to the two's activities, "Daehwajang Kianjang" received great responses both domestically and internationally, ranking 6th in the global TOP 10 series (non-English) category, and recently confirmed the production of Season 2.

Kian84 recently won the Male Entertainer Award for his Netflix variety show "Daehwajang Kianjang" at the "4th Blue Dragon Series Awards" held at Paradise City in Incheon and expressed his feelings, saying, "I'm grateful to Seok-jin (Jin's real name) for living by the rules until the end. Ye-eun also worked hard, getting her license."

Source: Newsen

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"Sold Out King Returns"… BTS' Jin's "Run Seokjin Tour" Sold Out Beyond Capacity → Wonderful Gift to Every City [Top Star News]

BTS's Jin is thrilling the world with his solo world tour, "Run Seok Jin Tour." His recent concert at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, USA, sold out every seat, exceeding the capacity. With the gift of uniforms from fans, the dreamlike stage, and the cheers that filled the concert hall, Jin once again proved his title as the undisputed "Sold Out King."

Jin performed the final two shows of his US "Run Seok Jin Tour" at the Prudential Center over the past two days. Tickets sold out immediately upon opening, and the atmosphere at the venue was filled with enthusiastic support and excitement. Jin, appearing in a black NHL New Jersey Devils uniform, presented local fans with a striking visual and a unique performance. The venue was filled with ARMYs from around the world eager to experience Jin's solo stage firsthand.

TouringAsiaPop's official account announced that Jin sold over 100,000 tickets for his eight-show US tour. This achievement drew attention as the shortest among BTS members to reach eight shows. He was met with praise like, "Kim Seokjin. King Seokjin. Worldwide Handsome Sold Out King," further solidifying his status as a solo vocalist. The Prudential Center also officially announced that both shows were completely sold out.

The Newark concert even featured a local ice hockey team, complete with costumes specifically for Jin. Various gifts, including uniforms emblazoned with the JIN 1 logo, were presented, and a commemorative booth within the venue showcased large photos of Jin and videos of the performance. Local company Ottogi also prepared a special event where they distributed ramen to all the audience members at a booth featuring Jin's photo, drawing a passionate response from fans. The Prudential Center also shared the excitement of the concert in real time via social media, stating, "Today's main visual sold out show."

With the New Jersey concert, Jin concluded his US schedule, and local fans recorded Jin's presence in numerous scenes, filling the concert halls with "two nights of Jin-Ark." Jin will then continue his first solo concert, "Run Seokjin Tour," in European cities such as London and Amsterdam. The tour, which began in Korea on June 28th, has been held for 18 shows in nine cities, including Chiba and Osaka in Japan, and Anaheim, Dallas, Tampa, and Newark in the United States.

BTS Jin's "Run Seokjin Tour" proved his overwhelming popularity by repeatedly selling out in each city. In particular, the eight US shows sold out all 100,000 tickets, and Jin was showered with thoughtful gifts and surprises at each venue. Jin is scheduled to perform in London, England on August 5th and 6th, and in Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 9th and 10th, continuing the "Sold Out King" craze

Source: Top Star News

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BTS JIN completes US tour… 90,000 spectators [Chosun]

JIN (real name Kim Seokjin), a member of the popular group BTS, has successfully completed his fan concert US tour.

According to an announcement made by his agency BIGHIT MUSIC on the 2nd, 90,000 people gathered for JIN's "#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR in US," which kicked off in Anaheim, USA on the 17th of last month (local time) and held eight shows in four cities including Dallas, Tampa, and Newark.

JIN is breaking various records as a K-pop artist on his US tour.

Jin's fan concert at the Anaheim Honda Center drew the largest audience ever for a Korean artist, and his performance at the American Airlines Center in Dallas was the first by a Korean solo artist to sell out.

The film also received positive reviews from overseas media.

The Los Angeles Times reported, "Jin delivered a masterclass in communicating with fans at the Honda Center. Jin's performance was filled with a fun, sophisticated energy and was planned like a special love letter to his fans. He communicated with his fans in a charming way and conveyed his sincerity. This is why fans love him. BTS members' solo performances are prime examples that show they are not just part of a group, but artists with their own unique power and charm."

American business magazine Forbes reported, "JIN showed stable vocals even in complex high notes. With his wide range and control of high notes, he proved that he is not only a good-looking guy, but also a talented vocalist."

JIN will kick off his European tour at the O2 Arena in London, England on the 5th and 6th, becoming the first Korean solo artist to perform at the O2 Arena.

Source: Chosun

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BTS' JIN jumps onto the stage as soon as he changes into his clothes! … Newark concert backstage revealed [Korepo]

The backstage of BTS' JIN's Newark concert has been revealed.

On the 2nd, BTS 🎬posted a video on their official SNS with the text "'#RUNSEOKJIN_epTOUR in NEWARK' Background #Before the show_Backstage_Seokjin #Jin #Jin #BTS #Jin_TOUR_US" and hashtags.

In the video, JIN started the performance by shouting out a cheer together with the staff. He also moved audiences by quickly changing his costume and jumping onto the stage after each section. JIN can also be seen watching the enthusiastic fans backstage. Netizens who saw this responded with comments such as, "JIN, you're so perfect," "Thank you for your hard work, Jin. Congratulations on the great success of your US concert," "It was so heartbreaking to see you looking at ARMY from below the stage… thank you," and "I was so happy to see JIN's happy smile."

JIN held his fan concert "#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR in US" eight times in four cities, starting with Anaheim in the US on the 17th (local time), including Dallas, Tampa, and Newark, and had a special encounter with over 90,000 spectators.

JIN's fan concert, held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, drew the largest audience ever for a Korean artist, and his performance at the American Airlines Center in Dallas became the first to sell out all seats for a Korean solo artist, proving his overwhelming ticket power.

This fan concert was structured in a format that expanded the worldview of "Run, Seokjin," a unique content that BTS presents through their official YouTube channel, onto the stage.

Meanwhile, JIN's fan concert "#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR in AMSTERDAM," which will be held at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 10th (Korean time), will be live-viewed.

JIN kicked off his North American fan concert tour at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, USA on July 18th and 19th, and will continue on to Dallas, Tampa, Newark, London, England, and Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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Source: Korepo

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Jin's "Special Love Letter" concludes a successful US tour, captivating 90,000 fans. [News 1]

Jin has successfully concluded his US fan concert tour.

Starting on the 17th (local time), BTS Jin held his fan concert '#RunSeokJin_EP.TOUR in U.S.' in 4 cities including Anaheim, Dallas, Tampa, and Newark, over 8 times, and had a special meeting with over 90,000 fans.

Jin's US tour garnered much attention and broke various records. Jin's fan concert drew the largest audience ever for a Korean singer's concert held at the Honda Center in Anaheim. The concert at the American Airlines Center in Dallas proved his overwhelming ticket power by being the first Korean solo singer to sell out all tickets.

He also received favorable reviews from foreign media. The Los Angeles Times said, "Jin delivered a masterclass in fan communication at the Honda Center," adding, "His performance was designed as a special love letter to his fans, imbued with a cheerful and sophisticated energy." They continued, "Jin connects with his fans in a charming way and conveys his sincerity. That's why fans love him. The BTS members' solo performances are a prime example of how they are artists with their own power and charm, beyond just being part of a group."

Forbes, an American business magazine, said, "Jin displayed stable vocals even in complex high notes. With his wide range and high-note control, he proved that he is a talented vocalist beyond his 'handsome face.'" The Times also mentioned the scene where fans around the world sang along to the Korean lyrics of "Spring Day," adding, "Jin stopped singing, looked at the audience, and embraced the moment with his whole body. This concert was born from the desire for the audience to enjoy themselves to the fullest."

This fan concert was structured to expand on the worldview of "Run Seokjin," a content released through BTS's official YouTube channel, on stage. The unique opening, where Jin walks through the screens, presses a buzzer, and shouts "Challenge," combined with a live performance that crosses between ballads and rock, drew an enthusiastic response from the audience. Furthermore, games and makeup events with fans further highlighted Jin's friendly charm.

Jin will begin his European tour at The O2 Arena in London, England on the 5th and 6th. He will be the first Korean solo artist to perform on that stage, making a significant mark in concert history.

Source: News 1