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BTS Jin has taken over the internet with his recent participation at the Torch Relay before the 2024 Paris Olympics. On Sunday, July 14, Jin created history becoming the first Korean singer or K-pop idol to become the torch bearer at the Paris Olympics.
The BTS vocalist commenced the Louvre Pyramid Museum section of the relay as the first torch bearer for the section, wearing a white tracksuit and holding the flame. The Dynamite singer was surrounded by a huge crowd of fans showcasing their support for him during this event.
Watching him walking around the streets of Paris, fans have taken to X, to express their pride in him. Marking Bastille Day in France, other renowned French celebrities like Romane Dicko and Thierry Henry joined the Torch Relay on July 14, 2024.
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“Seokjin’s first solo schedule after Festa is to carry the Olympic Flame at the 2024 Paris Olympics and being the first ever Korean singer to do so. PROUD IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT.” - one fan said
“You guys don't understand how huge and honorable this is!! So proud of you jin.”- a fan added.
“Seokjin is an icon I'm so proud of him. out here making history barely a month out of serving.”- a user stated.
Fans continued to praise Jin highlighting his global impact on the audience.
“Say what you will, but this is a great moment and an example that K-pop is meaningful, influential, and globally significant! It is also amazing Asian representation. I'm so proud.”- a fan commented.
“I DONT HAVE WORDS - IT WAS SO DREAMY SEEING HIM WALK PAST AND THEN HE CAME BACK AGAIN WITH THE TORCH. I SAW HIM AFTER SUCH A LONG TIME I AM CRYING.”- a user added.
“We are so extremely proud of Kim Seokjin. Pls congratulate him on successfully completing his role as Olympic Games Torchbearer, the torch burned brightly for him!”- a fan wrote.
One of the moments that went viral among the netizens included fans playing Super Tuna and making Jin laugh. Moreover, he was also seen dancing to the song while clapping with the fans.
“Oh he did NOT think this silly little song would go viral AND be playing before his spot in the Olympic torch relay.”- a user said.
“I think he’s pretty much accepted that Super Tuna will follow him around for his entire life.”- another user said.
“I love that Jin has now embraced SUPER TUNA's worldwide power!!!”- a fan stated
More about BTS’ Jin at the Olympic Torch Relay event in Paris
On the morning of July 11, the Astronaut singer was seen departing for France through the Incheon International Airport for the Olympic Torch Relay. On July 15, BTS’ official X account shared a photo of Jin holding the flames as he was walking the alleys of the French city.
Moreover, the official X page of the Olympics also shared some images of the K-pop idol from the relay with the caption:
“BTS Jin Olympics brightening the 2024 Paris. The torch relay, carrying a message of unity and peace, will continue until the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 26.” translated by Google
Creating a huge buzz on social media, they also shared a clip from this historic moment of the BTS member.
Meanwhile, the Paris Summer Olympics 2024 is scheduled to start on Friday, July 26, 2024.
