On January 21, 2025, BANGTAN TV dropped episode 18 of BTS' Jin's Run Jin titled 'The Magpie 'Jin' that Repaid a Favor through the official YouTube channel. The thirty-four minute and two seconds clip revealed the preview for the forthcoming episode 19. It will feature TOMORROW X TOGETHER's Beomgyu and gymnast Yang Hakseon.
The preview clip kick-started showcasing Yang Hakesein, who has been described as God of the Vault, flaunting his skills. The scene displayed that the members would have to participate in a clock-out mission for the upcoming segment. Jin questioned Beomgyu if he knew any type of workout. In response, the TXT member stated that he had mastered Taekwondo, Judo, and other forms of martial arts at one point in time.
Subsequently, Jin replied that he had learned Judo for a whole year. The conversation led to a match between Beomgyu and the BTS member. The video featured the duo showcasing each other different types of workouts and eventually failing. Apart from executing exercises, they bickered with each other and pulled jokes about how they had executed a particular stunt.
The Episode 19 preview circulated on social media and went viral among the fandom. They expressed excitement about watching Beomgyu and Jin competing in the upcoming segment. Enthusiastically, an X user tweeted:
"THIS IS GONNA BE SO MUCH FUN."
The fandom stated both BTS' Jin and Beomgyu had the same level of self-confidence and humor. They could not wait to watch them interact on the variety show.
"OMGGGG BEOMGYUUUUU LETS GOO !!!!! CANNOT WAIT FOR NEXT EPISODE OF RUN JIN, I JUST KNOW ITS GONNA BE SO FUN AND CHAOTIC EPISODE,"- a fan reacted.
"This is pure comedy with how both Beomgyu and Jin have same level of self confidence,"- a fan shared.
"Jin and beomgyu r the same person different bodies so im so ready to see this,"- a fan commented.
Many internet users added that BTS' Jin and Beomgyu were the best chaotic combo. They also expressed shock about getting Workout Zzang (a fitness variety program by Beomgyu) and Run Jin crossover.
"its the best chaotic combo yall hv been waiting for wear ur seatbelt guys,"- a user reacted.
"The WORKOUT ZZANG AND RUN JIN CROSSOVER we never knew we needed,"- a user shared.
"When yeonjun appeared I had wished someday beomgyu came too because the type of crazinesa we'll see between Jin and gyi would be spectacular. The best variety kings from each group and it finally happened..is this real happening and not just my wishful thinking,"- a user mentioned.
BTS' Jin released his solo debut album, Happy
On November 15, 2024, BTS' Jin released his solo debut album, Happy, through BigHit Music. It featured six tracks, including Running Wild, I'll Be There, Another Level, Falling, Heart on the Window (featuring Wendy), and I Will Come to You. He went on to release remix albums, which have been listed below:
- Running Wild (Remixes)
- Happy- D (Remixes)
- Happy- (Remixes)
BTS' Jin was also announced as part of the OST (Original Sound Track) lineup of the ongoing romance and sci-fi drama When The Stars Gossip by tvN.
Run Jin Episode 19 is slated to premiere on January 28, 2025, at 9 pm Korean Standard Time (KST).