According to the latest report by Sports Donga, BTS' Kim Seok-jin is reported to join the cast of tvN's entertainment show, The Hall of Fame. The show will be directed by Ryu Ho-jin, who is renowned for directing several variety shows such as KBS 2TV's 2 Days & 1 Night Season 3, Unexpected Business, and Busan Boys in Sydney.
The upcoming show will be filmed outdoors and include a day trip where the cast members will visit famous places in South Korea, solve puzzles, and more to increase the entertainment quotient.
After his military discharge on June 12, 2024, the Epiphany singer-songwriter expressed his wish to do several reality and entertainment shows. He was recently featured as a special guest on MBC's Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island with his longtime friend Sandeul from B1A4. He has been filming for his YouTube show, RUN JIN, which airs a new episode every Tuesday.
Additionally, he is set to feature as a special guest on Netflix's upcoming show, Kian's Bizarre B&B (Daehwajang Ki-anjang in Korean), according to Rolling Stones. The show will be released sometime in 2025.
Meanwhile, fans rejoiced to learn about the BTS idol's reported appearance on the upcoming show, The Hall of Fame.
"VARIETY SHOW KINGGGGGG LETS GOOO," a fan wrote on X.
The BTS ARMY expressed their excitement as they would get to see the singer in more entertainment shows. Fans even wondered if the BTS star took breaks from his hectic schedule.
"Omg Unexpected Business one my favorite k variety show. Recommend to watch it," a fan wrote.
"Happy for Seokjin!!! More shows, more guestings, keep them coming!!!" another fan added.
"Does Seokjin ever rest? New variety show coming! Thank you for working so hard," another fan wrote.
Some joked that he was the "most employed person ever" since he had been working continuously since being discharged from the military.
"This is not a joke anymore he's literally the most employed person ever" a fan commented.
"WAIT ITS A WHOLE NEW SHOW OH MY GOD," another fan said.
""Known for creating programs that highlight a charming and down-to-earth appeal" Very seokjin coded," one other fan added.
BTS' Jin set to appear in Netflix's upcoming 2025 entertainment show, Kian’s Bizarre B&B
Kian’s Bizarre B&B is a unique twist on the popular bed-and-breakfast reality format. The series centers on the charismatic Kian, played by popular South Korean actor Kim Kwang-soo, who runs a whimsical and unconventional guesthouse catering to an eclectic mix of celebrities and ordinary individuals.
According to Rolling Stones, his participation in the show is expected to give viewers a glimpse into the superstar’s life outside the music industry. This marks Jin's first major show project (produced by Netflix) after his military discharge.
The upcoming series aims to blend humor with heartfelt moments as celebrities navigate their stay in Kian’s eccentric guesthouse. Kian’s Bizarre B&B will also feature South Korean actress Ji Ye-eun, known for the 2024 K-drama Good Partner. She is also a regular member of the Korean variety show Saturday Night Live Korea.
In other news, the Epiphany singer-songwriter from BTS is set to release his debut solo album, Happy, on November 15, 2024. The album consists of six tracks: Running Wild, I'll Be There, Another Level, I will come to you, and Heart on the Window (feat. Red Velvet's Wendy).