On August 20, 2024, BTS Jin bragged about Jungkook's muscular strength in the latest South Korean variety show, Run Kim Seok-jin, episode 2, A Glorious Homecoming, sending fans into a frenzy. In the new episode 2, the male artist visited his alma mater, Bosung High School, after fourteen years. He spent his time like a high school student for a day.
As the male artist concluded his Korean class, he challenged the students for arm-wrestling, where he defeated many boys. However, when BTS Jin faced a strong student with a muscular strength greater than him, he sarcastically narrated the lack of muscles and the potential to lose the game.
He further bragged about Jungkook's muscular strength, stating that if the Golden Maknae was here, the mentioned student would lose the arm-wrestling game. Jin mentioned:
"How do I win against him? I can't lose to a high schooler as a 33-year-old. Hey, I don't have any muscle at all. Hey, if Jungkook was here, you'd be a goner, understand?"
Subsequently, BTS Jin arm-wrestled with the strong high school student, and everyone noticed that the latter's arm was twice the size of the former. Jin stated that it was impossible to win against him. However, the male artist eventually won the game as the student went easy on him.
Soon, the clip circulated on social media and went viral among the fandom. ARMYs discussed how Jin always talked about Jungkook wherever he went, showcasing the close bond. Subsequently, an X user tweeted:
"Love to see Jin always talking about Jungkook wherever he goes and even in good times. My jinkook heart is full."
The fandom stated that they were missing the bickering, physical fights, and arguments of Jungkook and Jin.
"No one can stop talking, mentioning or wanting to see jungkook during their solo era ost wanted sweetheart baby," a fan reacted.
"I may appear happy outside but deep inside I miss my JinKook crumbs.Miss their passive aggresive relation and lovely violent physical attacks. The way they show love through physical attacksMy Tom and Jerry duo," a fan commented.
"Not jin flexing about jungkook anywhere and everywhere possible that screams his absolute love for him," a fan shared.
Fans expressed their desire to watch Jungkook and BTS Jin in an episode where they would arm-wrestle or fight against the high school students.
"Jungkook would have been iconic in this episode in general. Not only for the arm wrestling, but also for the chicken fight," a user reacted.
"I really want him back with Jungkook an episode with all members vs students," a user mentioned.
"Hyungs will never leave a chance to brag about their Jungkookie," a user commented.
BTS Jin was recently announced as the global ambassador for Gucci
On August 8, 2024, BTS Jin was announced as the global ambassador for the Italian luxury fashion house Gucci through the label's official Instagram account. The Italian designer and creative director of Gucci, Subato De Darno, welcomed the male artist through a post and stated:
"I am very excited to welcome Jin as Global Brand Ambassador. His warm and kind personality is truly magnetic, and his style is simply unique. He is a generous and extraordinary artist who is able to move people with his music, which makes us even more honored to share this journey with him. Welcoming Jin from BTS to the Gucci family as our new Global Brand Ambassador."
The BTS member recently made a guest appearance on Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island.