On January 17, 2025, BANGTAN TV’s official YouTube channel shared a video of BTS' Jin’s fan sign event titled BANGTAN BOMB (Special Fan Event Behind). This event took place on November 24, 2024, at Lotte World Carousel Adventure following the release of Jin’s debut solo album, HAPPY, on November 15, 2024.
During this special event, 50 lucky fans had the opportunity to ride a carousel with the Running Wild singer. In the middle of the carousel event, BTS' Jin stated that even though he was dizzy and his legs were shaking, he would complete 100 rides for his fans. He also revealed that this was his first time on a carousel, aka merry-go-round.
“I never knew going on a carousel would make your legs all shaky. Whoa, I feel dizzy…I'm dizzy... No, no…l... I need to keep going!” Jin said.
BTS' Jin's dedication to his fans was soon noticed by his online followers, who flooded social media with praises for Kim Seokjin. One user on X commented:
“Why is he like this??? Such a beautiful human being”
Many other mixed reactions for Kim Seokjin were seen online. While some lauded his “dedication” to his fans, others called him “precious.”
“Despite the shakey legs, dizzy head jin continued the carousel ride 100+ times just bcs he saw armys were enjoying it he's a sweetheart!!!,” a fan wrote.
“That's dedication Hope he's feeling better soon,” another fan commented.
“He's so precious,” wrote a fan.
“he's crazy 100+ times around a carousel? id be puking,” commented another admirer.
Some netizens were shocked to learn that BTS' Jin took more than 100 rides, while others called him a “literal prince.”
“I went on this for 3 rides with my kid and was dizzy…..how did he do so many I don’t understand,” stated a fan.
“I honestly don’t know how he did this as a fellow motion sickness sufferer. He deserves an award for not puking,” commented an admirer.
“He's a literal prince who cares about his people genuinely,” commented an admirer.
“No bcs 100 times is crazyyy!! I would be throwing up at this point he loves army so much,” wrote a fan.
BTS' Jin shared plans for the new year through a presentation
On Sunday, January 12, Kim Seokjin and Jung Ho-seok presented their 2025 New Year Plan via BANGTAN TV's YouTube channel. The two band members discussed their goals for the new year using a presentation featuring brightly colored slides.
During the presentation, BTS' Jin expressed he wanted to work hard, remain fit, have no regrets, keep in connection with fans, and act wisely. He mentioned that he started RUN JIN to provide fans with more material to enjoy.
Following this, Hobi presented his 2025 goals in an exciting style. His goals were having fun at work, performing for fans, maintaining good health, meeting new people, having more enjoyable collaborations, and engaging with global ARMYs.
In other news, the boy band BTS is set to reunite in June this year after all members complete their military service. So far, only Hobi and Jin have finished their training, while Jungkook, V, Jimin, RM, and Yoongi are still serving their terms.