BTS's Jin is causing a stir worldwide with his announcement of a 'fan hug event' scheduled for the day after his military discharge on June 12th.
The official BTS Weverse account dropped a notice titled '2024 FESTA BTS Jin Offline Event Announcement' on June 2nd.
This event, suggested by Jin to mark the annual 'FESTA' festival on June 13th, the day they debuted, is all about spending quality time with ARMYs (BTS fans) up close. It's Jin's way of saying thanks for the incredible love showered on BTS.
Scheduled for June 13th at Seoul's Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium, the event will unfold in two parts: 'Part 1: Jin's Greetings' and 'Part 2: Seokjin, June 13, 2024, Sunny Weather' (Message from Jin: June 13, 2024).
Part 1 will include light hugs as per Jin's request and will last around three hours. Part 2, a 60-minute affair, will showcase Jin in ways fans desire, with exclusive live streaming for ARMY MEMBERSHIP (GL, JP, US) subscribers on Weverse.
The 2024 FESTA Jin Offline Event is open to those who have purchased BTS's albums (including solo albums) through Weverse Shop GLOBAL with 'Proof'. Further details will follow.
Having enlisted in the forefront 5th Infantry Division on December 13th, 2022, Jin swiftly rose through the ranks due to his remarkable combat skills, including marksmanship, physical fitness, and mental resilience, earning him the distinction of a model soldier.
He is set to be discharged on June 12th, and true to his reputation for adoring fans, Jin will meet them the very next day.
The announcement of Jin's offline event immediately lit up the real-time trends on X (formerly Twitter) in South Korea with 'Artist's Request' and 'Light Hugs' taking the lead, alongside the countdown term 'D-10' to Jin's discharge. These trends underline Jin's unparalleled popularity and influence.
Global trends saw phrases like 'Seokjin, RETURN OF CAPTAIN KOREA JIN, LIGHT HUGS', 'Seokjin, The Astronaut, WDYM JIN, RETURN OF CAPTAIN KOREA JIN' in the U.S., and '진군, Artist's Request, Jin Fan, Kim Seokjin, Hug Event, Artist's Request' in Japan, showcasing worldwide excitement for Jin's discharge and offline event. The post-discharge hug event for an entertainer became a hot topic, echoing Jin's heartfelt connection with his fans.
Even during his military service, Jin stayed close to fans by regularly sharing 'Seokjin of the Month' videos filmed before his enlistment.
Last year, during BTS's 10th-anniversary 'FESTA', Jin expressed his regrets for not being able to celebrate with fans through Weverse due to his military duties. However, he promised to make it up by doing a live broadcast on Weverse upon his return, choosing to meet fans first instead of rushing home after discharge, showcasing his immense gratitude and love.
Despite his military commitments, Jin continued to dominate various polls and was eagerly awaited for his discharge in events like 'Big Issue's Celebrity Eagerly Awaited for Discharge'.
His enduring popularity was acknowledged by global media outlets like Billboard, Rolling Stone, MTV UK, BBC Radio 1, fueling high anticipation for his return and future musical endeavors.
SKPOP, a leading U.S. global entertainment media, hailed Jin's outstanding military service and noble character, showering him with praises and admiration.
With titles like 'Nation's Visual' and 'Vocal King', Jin, the internationally acclaimed superstar with diverse talents spanning singing, acting, commercials, and variety shows, is eagerly anticipated worldwide post-discharge.
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