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On July 11, 2024, fans speculated that BTS Jin would appear on the American late-night program, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, as their official handle @colbertlateshow started following the Moon singer on Instagram.
The show's account also celebrated ARMY day on July 9, 2024, by sharing a reel video from the group's Beatles-inspired performance at the Ed Sullivan Theatre, held on May 16, 2019. The reel featured Kim Namjoon, Kim Seok-jin, Min Yoongi, Jung Hoseok, Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung, and Jeon Jungkook introducing themselves.
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Meanwhile, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert also shared a reel video on June 12, 2024, when BTS Jin was officially discharged from his mandatory military service, commemorating the idol's return to the Entertainment industry. The clip featured the Moon singer advising Stephen Colbert on how he could style his hair to become a member of BTS. The program captioned their post as:
"Hellow. This is THE LATE SHOW. Smile.. because the world got back @bts.bighitofficial's Worldwide Handsome #Jin today."
With all of the activities by the late-night show's official account handle, the ARMYs speculated that BTS Jin might appear on the show for an interview and leave an electrifying performance from his upcoming solo project on the program. Subsequently, an X user stated:
"I smell something or he is Seokjin bias."
Some believed appearing on the show would help promote Jin's upcoming album, while others praised the host's interview skills. Many fans also hoped to see BTS Jin perform at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York if he appeared on the show.
"Guesting on this show will definitely benefit him with regards to his upcoming album."- A fan reacted.
"CBS's The Late Show With Stephen Colbert @colbertlateshow had posted IG reel on the day of Jin’s discharge! Then they are following BTS and only Jin among members???? Jin in o'sullivan theatre - please make this HAPPPPPPEENNNNNN."- A fan shared.
"Duuuuude if jin goes on colbert im actually gonna scream. he’s so good at meeting guests exactly where they’re at whether it’s with introversion, comfort level, or language differences. and his interview style is just superior to most imo."- A fan commented.
"[INFO] || The official Instagram account of Stephen Colbert, a renowned US journalist and comedian's show (@/thecolbertshow), now follows @/Jin on Instagram! OMG!! imagine if this is a sign of him doing Seokjin's interview after the release of KSJ1 and that Seokjin would also perform at "Ed Sullivan theater NY."- A fan mentioned.
Netizens also wished that if Jin appeared on the show, Stepehn Colbert would treat him with love and respect. Others wished that the idol would make an appearance on the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon talk show.
"Yep, I'm banking that Jin will be on Jimmy and Colbert's shows. Now to figure out when."- A user reacted.
"They might want to connect directly with Jin for possible guesting? Omg so excited!"- A user shared.
"I was hoping for Jimmy fallon showall thou I still like this one."- A user commented.
"I dont like him but i hope he'll treat our jinnie with much love and respect."- A user mentioned.
BTS Jin departed for the 2024 Summer Olympics to represent South Korea as a torchbearer
On July 11, 2024, BTS Jin was spotted at the Incheon International Airport as he was departing for his scheduled activity in Paris, France. The idol was headed to officially represent the South Korean delegation as the torchbearer at the Paris Olympics 2024 or 2024 Summer Olympics. He donned a white t-shirt styled with beige-colored pants and complemented his look with a few accessories and shoes.
In recent news, the idol was announced as the official global ambassador for the watch and jewelry brand Fred. He was also confirmed to appear in the upcoming variety program I'm Glad You Got a Good Rest, as confirmed by the broadcasting channel MBC. The show completed filming on an isolated island by the end of June 2024.
BTS Jin was recently discharged from mandatory military service on June 12, 2024, after concluding 18 months of duty as an active soldier.
