Jin returned from his mandatory military service in June and reunited with his BTS bandmates.
On July 2, it was announced that BTS member Jin will serve as South Korea’s torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer. According to an official statement, his role in the Olympic torch relay is intended to promote messages of “harmony” and “peace.” Teen Vogue.
The iconic Olympic Torch Relay takes place before each Olympic Games, symbolizing unity and the spirit of sport. The Olympic flame leaves Olympia, Greece, passes through different countries and arrives in the host city. This tradition began at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.
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Jin recently completed his military service and celebrated this important moment by reuniting with his family. BTS All band members were given time off so they could celebrate this milestone together.
When I heard that the oldest member of BTS would be a torchbearer representing South Korea, ARMYs They could not contain their joy and expressed their excitement widely.
Responding to the Instagram post, one fan wrote, “Yeah🔥🔥🔥 Jin, let’s go,” while another nearly commented, “Awesome, awesome!!!!”
A third fan commented, “Jin as an Olympic torchbearer, Korea’s pride at the Paris Olympics, Jinjin,” while another added, “I’m happy to see more K-pop stars during the Olympics. I really wonder if SEVENTEEN BSS will also go to Qatar because Jungkook performed in Qatar and their song was chosen.”
The Summer Olympics in Paris will open on July 26th. Earlier this year it was announced that Snoop Dogg would join NBC to cover the Olympics, and he will reportedly be doing “regular reports” as part of the Olympics Primetime Show. Billboard.
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First uploaded: 07 March 2024 17:42 IST
