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On August 24, 2024, the South Korean television show Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island (2024) released its teaser for episode 16, featuring BTS member Jin, also known as Kim Seok-jin. The teaser's release generated significant excitement among fans of the five-time Grammy-nominated artist. One fan expressed their enthusiasm on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating:
"MY SEOKJINNIE JIN ON LOST ISLAND RETURN OF VARIETY KING JIN"
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Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island is a newly launched South Korean MBC channel television show. The show hosted by Ahn Jung-hwan, Boom and Kim Dae-ho airs every Monday, on the network channel. In the teaser for next Monday's episode, released by MBC shows the BTS member with the other cast members of the show riding a raft on the sea.
While doing some errands the idol ended up splashing some water by mistake on Ahn Jung-hwan like in the first episode and Ahn Jung-hwan started splashing water on him in return. Following the release of this teaser for the upcoming Monday episode, fans took to social media platforms to express their enthusiasm and joy.
"Seokjin preparing food from ingredients he got from the mountain. He looks so cute concentrating on the task in new teaser of “Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island” (푹 쉬면 다행이야) EP. 16 🏝️" one fan posted on X.
"He’s talking in pout 🥺 😭 Please someone put up a shield & protect him" another fan wrote on X.
"New Teaser “Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island” (푹 쉬면 다행이야) EP. 16 🏝️ so fun 😂 Seokjin splashed water by mistake on Ahn Junghwan again and Ahn Ceo started splashing water on him" another fan commented.
"Seokjin smile is truly the most precious thing in this world💜" a fan adored the artist.
Some fans found the situation hilarious and took X to express so.
"The way sandeul laughs🤣🤣🤣🤣 I am sandeul 🤣" a fan shared.
"Well...he started it" another fan joked.
"Ceo ahn make his revenge hahaha" another fan said, amused.
Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island the show and the previous episode with Jin
In this show, soccer legend Ahn Jung-hwan is tasked with the exciting challenge of transforming an abandoned house on an uninhabited island into a welcoming hotel, inviting guests to experience a unique and unforgettable stay. The first episode of this captivating show premiered on April 29, 2024, on the MBC channel network. The series consists of 30 episodes, each offering one hour and twenty minutes.
The main hosts of the show are South Korean former football player and television personality Ahn Jung-hwan, South Korean rapper, singer, actor, radio host, and television presenter Boom, and announcer Kim Dae-ho.
The show has also many guests like South Korean singer, actor, and host Kim Dong Young, member of the girl group IVE Rei, member of THE BOYZ, Lee Ju Yeon, South Korean-Taiwanese chef Lee Yeon Bok, and BTS member Kim Seo-jin.
On August 19, MBC aired Jin's highly anticipated appearance, which resulted in a notable increase in viewership ratings. As reported by Nielsen Korea, the episode attained an impressive personal best rating of 6.4 per cent nationwide, representing a significant milestone for the show and solidifying its position as the leading Monday entertainment program in South Korea.
Seok-jin's much-anticipated return to the variety show scene after completing his military service was a delightful treat for his fans. The episode featuring him and his fellow cast members, including Ahn Jung-hwan and Chef Lee Yeon Bok, was filled with exciting seaside adventures.
They embarked on a mission to transform abandoned houses on a remote, uninhabited island into cosy retreats, aligning with the show's theme. The eldest BTS member demonstrated his remarkable hands-on skills by engaging in activities such as catching eels, diving for seaweed, and actively participating in the rebuilding of dilapidated structures.
The idol's culinary expertise left a profound impression on both the chef and the cast. His deft handling of seafood and his willingness to assist Chef Lee Yeon Bok in meal preparation showcased his culinary skills. His ability to seamlessly blend his celebrity charisma with practical kitchen knowledge impressed both the viewers and cast members immensely.
BTS member Jin and his latest projects
Jin is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and member of the South Korean boy band BTS. On June 13, 2013, he made his debut as one of the four vocalists in BTS. After the South Korean boy band, BTS, announced a temporary break from their group activities to fulfill their mandatory military service as South Korean citizens, he made his formal debut as a solo artist in October 2022.
He released the single, The Astronaut, in collaboration with renowned British rock band Coldplay, accompanying a music video. The single achieved a notable milestone by securing his first solo entry on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart, debuting at position 51. Additionally, it marked his third chart-topping success on the World chart.
The Epiphany singer was discharged from his mandatory military service as a South Korean citizen in June of this year. He was the first BTS member to complete his military service and is now starting his solo activities.
In July, he was one of the torchbearers of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The artist was also named the ambassador of the jewellery brand Fred and the global luxury brand Gucci. Before joining the military, he partnered with the noodle franchise Ottogi Jin Ramen.
The idol's first solo project, the vlog series RUN JIN, was released on August 13, 2024, and is available on YouTube on BTS's channel BANGTANTV. Apart from this, he is set to appear on various other variety shows including Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island. Fans are eagerly waiting to see what he will do next. In his interview with Weverse magazine, he disclosed that his solo album would also be released soon.
Episode 16 of Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island featuring Jin will air Monday at 9 p.m. (KST) on the MBC network and stream on YouTube on channel MBCentertainment.
