On October 8, 2024, Run Jin episode 9 titled Blood, Sweat & Peppers was released on BANGTANTV's official YouTube channel, featuring BTS' Jin and a preview for episode 10. The latest preview clip revealed that Sandeul would appear as the special guest for the upcoming episode.
In episode 10, BTS' Jin and Sandeul would go for a fishing battle on a boat. The video showcased the duo bickering and then discussing about who's good at fishing. Subsequently, when they cast the rod, Jin's boat was halted by the coast guard. The Coast Guard informed the team that they had received a report, and tension built up.
As soon as the episode 10 preview clip circulated on social media, the fandom could not get enough of Jin and Sandeul's friendly banter. One X user posted:
"This is going to be so chaotic."
The fandom shared hilarious opinions when the Coast Guard approached Jin and Sandeul.
"Not seokjin being a wanted criminal even in international waters, love that," another fan said.
"Sandeul is the mvp guest, they're so fun together," another person said.
"What if the Coast Guard suddenly plays Super Tuna too! Hehehe," one fan commented.
Netizens were elated to see the two buddies, Jin and Sandeul, together. Fans expressed their excitement, stating they could not wait to see the duo's onscreen bond again.
"A MEMBER OF THE VERY FIRST KPOP GROUP I STANNED (B1A4) AND A MEMBER OF MY ULT GROUP (BTS) BEING BEST FRIENDS IS A TOTAL WIN FOR ME," one X user said.
"seems like run jin director is gonna make jin and sandeul suffer throughout the episode sjsjajwuwjwu," another netizen said.
"I know the next ep would be chaos esp this duo together ngl i miss jin hanging out with 92z friends(they have a gc before tho i'm not sure if he's still in contact with everyone since it's been yrs since the last time they hangout/mentioned them) lmfao ig the last part's a prank," another X user commented.
More about BTS' Jin's recent activities
On July 14, 2024, BTS' Jin emerged as the torchbearer in the Paris Olympics torch relay 2024, representing the South Korean delegation. He went for a historic march during the Louvre Museum section of the relay and carried the torch through France on Bastille Day, regarded as the French National Day.
The male artist was subsequently appointed as the global ambassador for the French luxury and watch brand FRED on July 8, 2024, and declared as the global ambassador for the Italian luxury fashion house Gucci by the creative director Sabato De Sarno on August 8, 2024. He also launched his South Korean variety program Run Jin.
In the previous episodes of Run Jin, South Korean comedian and MC Jee Seok-jin joined BTS' Jin to compete in various challenges, and play Running Man-inspired name tag race. Earlier in the episode titled Dangerous Invitation, TXT's Choi Yeon-jun, YouTuber Kwak Joon-bin, and former mixed martial artist Kim Dong-hyun featured on the show.
Recently, BTS' Jin also graced Gucci's Spring/Summer 2025 collection at the Milan Fashion Week at Triennale Milano on September 20, 2024.