On December 1, 2024, BTS' Kim Seok-jin shared a screenshot of Kim Taehyung's latest release, Winter Ahead, from a music streaming platform on Weverse. In the comment section, Taehyung aka V, replied "Heh" as a way of joking. In response, the Running Wild singer-songwriter lauded his bandmate, V, for his good looks.
Jin wrote on Weverse:
"If you’re handsome/good looking too, how am I supposed to make a living?"
Their fanbase was thrilled to see the two BTS bandmates joke with each other on Weverse. Fans joked about how their latest interaction dissuaded the hilarious rumors of Jin and V being a "divorced couple." One fan wrote on X:
"TAEJIN BEATING THE DIVORCED COUPLE ALLEGATIONS LIFE IS WORTH LIVING AGAIN"
The BTS fanbase joked about how Taehyung and Jin know each other despite being in the same group.
"Y'ALL I CANT BELIEVE TAEHYUNG OF BTS AND SEOKJIN OF BTS KNOW EACH OTHER," one fan wrote.
"Jin does know how to flirt just not to us lolololol," another fan wrote.
"THIS KINDA TAEJIN INTERACTION ON THE 1ST DAY OF TAEJINCEMBER IS WHAT I NEEDED!!!" one other fan added.
Several other fans highlighted how Jin (nicknamed Worldwide Handsome) complimented Taehyung (winner of the Most Handsome Man in the World).
"WORLDWIDE HANDSOME GIVING COMPLIMENTS TO THE MOST HANDSOME MAN IN THE WORLD I LOVE THIS INTERACTION," a fan commented.
"Seokjin really said with his whole chest that Taehyung is so handsome that he might make him jobless, like excuse me sir, have you seen your own face?" another fan remarked.
"TAEJIN FLIRTING IN THE YEAR OF 2024," another fan added.
More about BTS' Taehyung and Jin's solo work
Jin, the eldest BTS member, officially released his debut solo album, Happy, on November 15, 2024. The six-track album blends pop-rock with themes of hope and happiness. The lead single, Running Wild, produced by British pop icon Gary Barlow, carries an inspiring message about spending your last moments with your loved ones and finding happiness in them.
Tracks like Another Level, featuring powerful rock elements, and the piano ballad I Will Come to You, showcase Jin's vocal versatility and personal reflections on happiness. Notably, collaborations with Wendy (Red Velvet) and ONE OK ROCK further enrich the album's soundscape.
Jin's military enlistment ended on June 12, 2024, and his return has been marked by high-profile moments, including his participation as a torchbearer in the 2024 Paris Olympics. His luxury endorsements with brands like FRED, GUCCI, ALO, and LANEIGE, have solidified his popularity outside the music industry.
Meanwhile, BTS' V released the Winter Ahead with Park Hyo-shin, which is an emotionally evocative track along with a cinematic music video. In addition to his own work, BTS' V contributed to IU’s music video for Love wins all where he starred as the main lead in its music video. The song was released on January 24, 2024.
In other news, BTS' Jin is set to appear on tvN's Handsome Guys variety show, which aired on December 1, 2024.