On November 4, 2024, Vogue Japan published an exclusive interview with BTS' Jin, who is the face of the magazine for their November 2024 edition. During his interview, Kim Seokjin was asked about his plans for BTS as a group in the next five to ten years.
To this, BTS' Jin said that he desires to give his best even when his physical strength declines with his age.
“I wish time would stop. As we get older, our physical strength will naturally decline, but when that time comes, I want to work just as hard as I do now. I want ARMYs to feel comforted when they see me. I don't know if I can do it, but I'll try," Jin said.
This response from Jin made his fans emotional. As a result, they inundated the internet with their love and support for the Super Tuna singer. Expressing this sentiment, one user on X stated:
“I’m just so emotional reading this”
Many other fans gave their mixed reactions on the internet. While one said that turning 31 isn’t a death sentence, another advised Jin to take care of himself.
“me too im always dream i can stop the time when 2025 is finally here and all the members together again”- commented another fan.
“the tannies need more friends outside the idol industry so they can tell them turning thirty isn't a death sentence to your career”- stated another fan.
“No matter what your age I won't stop to love and support your music and activities. You deserves the best.”- expressed another X user.
“Seokjin-ahh~ you don't have to overwork yourself, take care of yourself... All we want is to see you happy... You've worked so hard... You deserve the world... Love you 3000”- stated another fan.
Another BTS' Jin admirer stated that aging is beautiful as it reflects the precious years of one's life.
“I cannot express this enough but your existence makes me so happy and I love you so much”- wrote a fan.
“I'm crying. Age is beautiful as it reflects the precious years of your life but it can be just as cruel too. Jin I'll love you till 100 and beyond dw”- stated another fan.
“being 31 is not old seokjin stop making my eyes sweat please”- commented another X user.
BTS' Jin revealed that the color blue inspired him in his interview with Vogue Japan
During the interview, BTS' Jin was questioned about what inspired him the most lately. He answered that the color blue helps him think of bright things.
“The color blue. When I see blue, bright things come to mind.”
He also expressed his desire to take night walks in Japan.
“I would love to take a walk around the city at night. I think Japan looks beautiful at night.”
BTS' Jin responded to another question regarding his favorite part of fan interactions by saying that he enjoys surprising his fans and seeing how they feel. He went on to remark that he has recently been short on new ideas for surprising his fans, but he wants to keep surprising them.
In other news, Kim Seokjin is gearing up for the release of his solo debut album, HAPPY. The complete album will be released on November 15, 2024.