On Thursday, July 11, BTS' Jin was spotted at the Incheon International Airport to board his flight towards France. The idol was seen wearing a white-on-white T-shirt and pants with white Nike sneakers. He accessorized his outfit with a mix of gold and silver jewelry from FRED. One of the news reports about the idol at the airport also labeled Jin as the National Presitge Visual.
Jin, before entering the airport, took some time out to pose for the reporters and journalists gathered at the entrance. As soon as the pictures and videos of the idol landed on the internet, fans couldn't stop talking about the same. Fans expressed that the idol looked chic and handsome, per usual, and stated that he looked youthful in his bright clothes and fit physique.
Additionally, given that the idol was traveling to France for the 2024 Olympics as the event's representative torchbearer of South Korea, fans also wished him safe travel and were excited to see his schedule there. Here's how fans reacted to the pictures and videos of Jin at the Incheon International Airport.
"Kim Seokjin with short hair all white from top to bottom with worldwide broad shoulders and handsomeness at airport on way to France. He looks like a tennis player," - said a fan on X
"This is the most handsome airport photo I ever seen, simply the best, clean, bright, handsome, Jin was using the airport to be his runway." - added another fan on X
"Aw, this is his first airport appearance on official business since his return. He must be so happy to see the crowd and hear the cheers for him! I'm glad they have the barrier." - said another fan
"HE IS THE NATIONAL TREASURE OMFG WHY AM I CRYING BECAUSE OF AN AIRPORT APPEARANCE," - said an X user
Fans also talked about the idol looking happy and excited for his first international schedule post-military discharge. They also expressed their relief at the lack of mobbing and fan crowds in airports.
"Looks like something has changed... The mobbing has gone down a bit and I hope it continues..." - said a fan on X
"Armys really have learned so much to not crowd the place," - said another X user
"He always triggers my cuteness aggression to the point that it makes me cry," - said a netizen on X
"Seokjin looks so handsome in all white and the jewelry he is wearing wahhh," - said another fan on X
BTS' Jin as the torchbearer of South Korea for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics
Recently, it was announced that Jin would be participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics Relay which kicked off in April in Olympia, Greece. The relay often takes place before the commencement of the Olympics, which is scheduled for July 26 this year.
Starting from Olympia, the torch will be carried across the 64 regions of France by the designated torchbearers of the participating countries. BTS' Jin, therefore, will be one of the 10,000 representatives. To take part in the same, the idol was seen departing South Korea on July 11.
During his time at the airport, the idol was also seen shopping from the Gucci showroom at the Incheon International Airport. This sparked more speculations on the idol's possible partnership or collaboration with the luxury fashion brand. Recently, the idol was spotted wearing a Gucci loafer during the 2024 FESTA Light Hug Event.
Additionally, the brand also sent him a bunch of gifts to congratulate him on his military discharge. Since these gifts were extravagant and detailed, fans couldn't help but speculate on rumors of the idol possibly becoming the brand's ambassador. Regardless, nothing regarding the same has been officially announced or confirmed.