On Monday, August 26, 2024, BTS' Jin sat for an interview with Harper's BAZAAR Korea, where he talked about several topics and answered questions related to his recent activities. One included the idol's thoughts on the most memorable message he received during the 2024 Paris Olympics Torch Relay, where he participated as South Korea's representative torchbearer.
The idol shared that he came across an interview with a French ARMY who stated that they were happy to wait for over six to eight hours during the Torch Relay, as they waited for a year and a half during the idol's military service. Jin stated that when he heard this interview, it stuck with him.
"I saw a French fan being interviewed, 'I've waited a year and a half for the military; what's the big deal about waiting 6-8 hours? I can wait longer.' That really stuck with me."
Previously, ARMYs swooned over this particular interview and commended the French fan's love and dedication towards BTS' Jin. The interview recorded the reactions and thoughts of several fans, who gathered to watch Jin carry the torch beside the Louvre on July 14, National French Day.
When fans came across this fan's heartwarming and touching words, they couldn't help but gush over the same. Therefore, fans were excited to learn that the idol came across the interview and was aware of the love ARMYs have for him.
All you need to know about BTS' Jin's Harper BAZAAR Korea Magazine and his other recent activities
Recently, Harper's BAZAAR Korea announced that they collaborated with BTS' Jin as the idol will take the cover of the magazine's September issue. The idol's magazine collaboration was to commemorate his recent ambassadorship announcement with Gucci.
At the beginning of this month, the idol was announced as the latest ambassador of the luxury fashion brand Gucci. Following this, the idol has already embarked on a few impressive achievements. The idol's welcome post on Gucci currently stands as the most-liked post on the fashion brand's Instagram account.
Additionally, Gucci's Japan website shut down after the announcement, as several fans enthusiastically rushed to showcase support for the idol's latest achievements. However, this isn't the only ambassadorship the idol bagged recently. He was also named the latest ambassador for the luxury jewelry brand FRED's global ambassador.
On the other hand, the idol has also been active with other solo activities and schedules following his discharge from the military. He revealed that he's planning to release his solo album soon, within the end of this year, and has also taken up several variety show appearances. Star News recently reported that the idol wrapped his shooting for MBC's The Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island on July 1, 2024.
While this is slated for release soon, the idol also kickstarted his own variety program called Run Jin. It's an adventure program, and the first episode was the idol's hiking trip to the summit of Mt. Hallasan on Jeju Island, and the second episode was shot at his old school.