On August 19, 2024, BTS' Jin appeared on the South Korean variety program Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island, which premiered on MBC. During the show, the k-pop artist had quality time with Ahn Jung-hwan, Lee Yeon-bok, Kim Nam-il, and Lee Hong-woon.
He took part in various activities, including diving, cooking, catching fish, creating bamboo shoe racks, installing eel traps, and more. Meanwhile, in the studio, comedian Boom, Kim Dae-ho, and Park Myung-soo watched and commented on the episode.
Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island, also known as I'm Glad You Got a Good Rest, is hosted by the former soccer player Ahn Jung-hwan. He takes on the challenge of transforming an uninhabited island into accommodation and inviting guests.
5 most hilarious moments of BTS' Jin from Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island
1) BTS' Jin's bickering moments with B1A4's Sandeul
During the latest episode of Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island, BTS' Jin and B1A4's Sandeul left viewers laughing as they showcased their almost decade-old friendship. The duo has been friends since 2015 and would often bicker with each other on trivial matters.
As BTS' Jin and Sandeul were working together, the former ordered the latter that he could send a particular piece of equipment down the sea. In response, Sanduel asked where should he do it, and Jin stated that he tied it already.
Subsequently, Nam-il asked them not to fight while Ahn Jung-hwan warned them that if they continued to argue, he would send the duo to the Isle of Thought. Jin responded that it was lonely there when he was left standing on it, as a prank.
2) BTS' Jin could not catch abalone for 30 minutes
Jin filled with a competitive spirit, tried to do his best in everything but he failed to catch anything, after diving into the sea for some time. Subsequently, he gave multiple expressions, which made some fans laugh, but also empathise with him. He spent 30 minutes looking for abalone. He stated, as translated by X user @sevenrchive:
"I wanted to catch more, to share some with others and have some for myself, but the moment I entered the water and couldn’t find anything for 30 minutes, I suddenly felt like I was unlucky."
3) BTS' Jin singing Super Tuna
BTS' Jin and B1A4's Sandeul were seated side by side on the boat. Suddenly, the Moon singer started singing his iconic track Super Tuna, making viewers, as well as Sandel laugh.
As the boat moved speedily, Jin continued singing Super Tuna. In response, Sandeul could only laugh at their current situation, and subsequently, the duo started shouting, while being jerked around on the boat.
Those unversed, Super Tuna was released officially on October 21, 2022, through Soundcloud as a present to fans to commemorate his 29th birthday.
4) BTS' Jin's fun remarks about the physical work in the show
In the latest episode of Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island, the male artist joined the program as a worker on an isolated island. He worked tirelessly and did a lot of labor with cast members, including Ahn Jung-hwan, Kim Nam-il, Lee Yeon-bok, Lee Jung-hwan, and Lee Hong-woon.
According to the South Korean media outlet Dispatch report on August 20, Jin was excited to appear on his first variety program, following his official discharge from the military service. He was promised to catch a super tuna fish on a boat as it headed for an isolated island.
However, the male artist found himself working throughout the episode, installing eel traps, catching abalone, creating shoeboxes, and diving into the sea.
As the episode premiered, a clip from Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island circulated on social media where BTS' Jin passed a funny remark stating, "I misunderstood when I saw the title of the program. I thought it was really relaxing."
5) BTS' Jin treated Ahn Jung-hwan as a pillow
BTS' Jin and Ahn Jung-hwan took a break from diving to rest on the boat. The male artist leaned towards Ahn Jung-hwan and almost placed himself on him. Subsequently, the former soccer player passed the remark that he was a sofa to Jin, to which the BTS member replied, "I think the world is all mine."
Ahn Jung-hwan sarcastically stated that Jin was the first individual to use him as a pillow except his wife, to which the male artist responded that it was an honor. Subsequently, the soccer player confessed that the BTS member reminded him of his youngest brother as the duo spent quality time with each other.
Soon, the scene from Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island went viral and circulated on social media. The fans praised the idol for his humble personality, which made everyone around him comfortable.
Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island episode featuring Jin is available to binge-watch on streaming platforms, including Apple TV, and the Korean OTT service Wavve. Also, various clips are released on MBC's official YouTube channel.