On October 4, 2024, Jin from BTS was seen at Incheon International Airport as he prepared to travel to Los Angeles for his upcoming schedule. The singer donned an eye-catching brown ensemble from Gucci, but he appeared to be hiding his face behind a black mask and a baseball cap. He expressed that he did not look presentable that day, as he had opted for a makeup-free appearance.
As reporters snapped photos, they engaged in light banter with the idol. One reporter remarked on his charisma, calling him the "main character," to which the BTS member responded modestly, saying he felt he looked unattractive and preferred not to be photographed.
He humorously mentioned that had he known about the press presence, he would have applied some makeup to enhance his look. Despite his self-deprecating remarks, the fans took to social media to tell the BTS star about his good looks. A user on X, @jellyjinah wrote,
"Now that was a surprise! So our Jinnie is traveling... And he's so handsome.. No need to hide, you handsome guy!!"
"JIN IS REALLY THE MAIN CHARACTER YEAH TELL THEM!!!," a fan commented.
"uh excuse me sir?! YOU ARE THEEE WWH hello?! YOU ARE HANDSOME, / stop that nonsense!," an X user wrote.
"Sir if u r calling yourself ugly while looking like THAT then idk what I am...," another person wrote.
"Hope BTS know that i as an ARMY i Appreciate their looks with make up but Their bare faces is what i treasure.I hope is the same things we others ARMY too," a fan mentioned.
Several fans also criticized the reporters present for continuing to follow and film the idol despite his repeated requests to stop.
"I really do love him with our workout makeup. But maybe this was him trying to say, without being rude, please leave me alone. Idk I might be wrong," a fan commented.
"He looks good always but if he feels uncomfortable with being filmed like this, why she keeps filming him? And he is saying it all politely too," another user wrote.
More about BTS' Jin's recent and upcoming schedules
After completing his 18-month military service in June 2025, the Epiphany singer became the first BTS member to finish his enlistment. He is now preparing for his solo debut album, which is expected to drop later this year.
In addition to album preparations, Jin is busy filming various content for fans, including variety shows like RUN JIN, I Love Everyone's Zoo, MBC's Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island, and more. He also made history as the first BTS member to appear on a Netflix variety show, Kian's Bizarre B&B.
Furthermore, he has been securing multiple brand partnerships following his military discharge. He became a brand ambassador for Fred, the French jewellery brand, and Gucci, the Italian luxury fashion house, even representing Gucci at Milan Fashion Week on September 20, 2024.
Additionally, he was named Seoul Tourism Ambassador for the "Visit Seoul" campaign and became the first male ambassador for the beauty and skincare brand Laneige.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement of the idol's highly anticipated solo debut album.