On September 2, 2024, Visit Seoul uploaded a promotional video on X with their honorary tourism ambassador, BTS Jin. The short 10-second video garnered attention from fans, as the singer pretended to be on a video call with the audience, showing them the night view of the Hangang River.
The singer said:
"Want to see Seoul's night view together?"
On August 21, 2024, the official government tourism guide for Seoul in South Korea, Visit Seoul, announced BTS Jin as the capital's Honorary Tourism Ambassador. They shared the news by teasing a new campaign, Feel Soul Good, with the singer.
The scenic video with colorful fireworks over the Hangang skies led to a frenzy among fans. One fan commented:
"Sparkle in your eyes - heaven coming through... Seoul looks like heaven in the sparkling eyes of Kim Seokjin- his eyes sparkle more than the fireworks."
"I'm crying, look at his beautiful smile," another fan commented.
"Seokjin's pretty eyes and pretty smile," an X user reiterated.
BTS Jin attracted many to appreciate the beauty of the city of Seoul, due to his massive global presence. Many fans left anticipatory comments, wishing to explore the city with The Astronaut singer.
"I am already looking forward to the next place that JIN will bring us to," an X user stated.
"This is the prettiest view we have ever seen... (Talking about the Seoul city night sky and the Face of Seoul hehe)," an X user commented.
"Set the date Seokjin, we, your Seokjinnies will come and together we’ll watch the beautiful night view of Seoul with you," a fan reacted entusaistically.
"I love how pretty he looks... they’re using that face well!! I want to go to Seoul just to look at him," an ARMY reacted.
BTS Jin collaborates with Visit Seoul for the third time
This is the third time that the Awake singer has collaborated with Visit Seoul. In 2017, the whole group of BTS was appointed as Honorary Tourism Ambassadors to the City of Seoul. The singer, along with his group member RM, also collaborated with the organization in 2022.
Marking his global presence, the Epiphany singer will be promoting Seoul and its culture as the Honorary Tourism Ambassador for the city. In the poster released by Visit Seoul, BTS Jin appeared with Gyeongbokgun Palace, Namsan Tower, and Lotte Tower. The first teaser was released on August 26. The Seoul Tourism Foundation has planned to introduce various contents that promote Seoul with Jin around the world.
In an interview with Harper's Bazaar Korea, the singer teased about his upcoming activities and solo songs. Without giving out spoilers, BTS Jin revealed that each upcoming song will be different. BTS Jin was also recently named as the Global Brand Ambassador for Gucci.
He debuted his first solo entertainment show, Run Jin, on August 13, 2024. Following his military discharge in June 2024, the solo series promises an exhilarating journey with the singer taking up various challenges. Run Jin can be viewed every Tuesday on BANGTANTV on YouTube.