BTS' Jin launched his solo variety show program, RUN JIN, in August 2024. Since then, several brands have served as sponsors for various episodes of the program. These include the idol's official brand endorsements, such as LANEIGE and Samsung Galaxy.
In addition, there have been some iconic brand collaborations, such as MINI Cooper, Yupi, Banolim Pizza, and others, that have participated in the RUN JIN project.
Here's a complete list of all the brand sponsors for RUN JIN:
- Oatmond
- KOLON SPORT
- Banolim Pizza
- Jin Ramen
- Samsung Galaxy
- Laneige Cream Skin
- MINI Cooper
- Yupi
- SPA: R
- Hiking Essential
- GOD FRIED CHICKEN
- URSA
- Alavague
- Pierre Marcolini
- SPA ISLAND
- Mogu Mogu
Additionally, the show has included a few undisclosed paid advertisements across various episodes. On the other hand, the BTS idol's solo variety show is expected to be wrapped soon with an upcoming solo world tour called RUN SEOKJIN.
All you need to know about BTS' Jin and his recent solo activities
BTS' Jin is a South Korean singer-songwriter who debuted under Big Hit Entertainment, now rebranded as HYBE Labels, in 2013 alongside his fellow K-pop boy group members. The idol serves as one of the group's vocalists, with other members such as V, Jungkook, and Jimin.
Through BTS albums and SoundCloud releases, he has rolled out several solo tracks as part of his journey toward his solo career. Some of them include Epiphany, Awake, Tonight, Abyss, and more. However, he made his official solo debut in October 2022 with the release of his first single, The Astronaut.
Shortly after, he enlisted in the military for his mandatory service.
Following his discharge in June 2024, the idol immediately resumed his solo activities. He was chosen as the South Korean representative for the 2024 Paris Olympics Torch Relay and made history as the first South Korean singer to receive this honor. In July 2024, he carried the Olympic Torch in front of the Louvre Museum.
In August 2024, he started his own variety show, RUN JIN, which was a spin-off of BTS' variety show program, RUN BTS. A new episode of the series is released every Tuesday through BTS' official YouTube or Weverse channel.
In November 2024, he released his first solo debut studio album, Happy, which held the song, Running Wild, as its title track.
He also released an OST in January 2025 called Close To You for the K-drama series, When The Stars Gossip. The idol is currently the main cast member for the Netflix reality show, Kian's Bizarre B&B. Most recently, the idol announced the release of his second studio album, ECHO, which is slated for release on May 12.
With the upcoming album and the solo world tour, RUN SEOKJIN is set to start in July 2025. Fans and netizens are eagerly awaiting to see what the idol has in store for them for his solo career in the coming months.