"We’re partners who work together" - BTS' Jin speaks up about the professionalism culture between bandmates 

BTS’ Jin recently impressed fans by showcasing his mature and professional perspective during an appearance on Since Those Days by Aiba Masaki, released on December 7, 2024. In the episode, he opened up about the challenges idols face while juggling their demanding schedules and maintaining their bond as a group.

While sharing personal insights and moments from his journey with BTS, he emphasized the importance of mutual respect and professionalism among members, even after years of working together.

Fans admired his realistic and positive approach to navigating these challenges, appreciating how he highlighted the balance between camaraderie and professionalism as key to their success and harmony as a group.

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Jin appears as the guest on Aiba Masaki's Since Those Days' episode 3

An episode of Since Those Days, hosted by Japanese singer/actor Aiba Masaki, aired on December 7, 2024, at 3 pm KST via the Nippon TV network (Kanto Local). This marks the third special episode of Aiba’s show and features BTS’ Jin offering a heartfelt glimpse into his life and his experiences as an idol.

During the episode, Jin took Aiba on a personal tour of Seoul and even through BTS-related spaces in the HYBE building, including the members’ break room and their dance practice studios. He shared anecdotes from his time with BTS, revealing that he has often cooked for the members since their early days and even extended this gesture to Aiba by preparing a meal for him.

As they sat down to share the food, Jin opened up about the significance of respect in the idol culture. He explained that while they are close, the dynamics of being part of a professional team demand a certain level of respect and understanding.

He thoughtfully expressed:

“You should treat the members with respect. And I think in order to be respectful, we need to clearly recognize that we're not friends, we're partners who work together. Among friends, when you get mad at each other, sometimes you won’t help each other because you are mad."

He elaborated further, saying that regardless of any personal misunderstandings or hurt feelings, maintaining professionalism is crucial to their success as a team.

“Basically we're working together, so I think the most important thing is to have an attitude that even if there's a situation where our feelings get hurt, we still have to work together professionally.”

The episode not only showcased Jin’s nurturing side but also highlighted his wisdom, earning praise from fans worldwide.