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BTS’ Jin Participates as Torchbearer for 2024 Paris Olympics

by RepublicAsia

JIN of BTS has been chosen as a torchbearer for the upcoming 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, highlighting his global influence and personal achievements in the music industry.

The Olympic torch of Paris was lit last month in Greece, before it went on to France to start the 12,000-kilometer journey across more than 400 locations. It comes with different kinds of torchbearers, including Jin, renowned athletes, Holocaust survivors, relatives of the Nice terror attack victims, astronauts, and sanitation workers.

The event also marks Jin’s first international commitment after he completed his mandatory military service to represent both BTS and South Korea on the international stage once again. 

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, scheduled from June 26 to August 11, will feature more than 15,000 athletes from 206 countries competing across 32 sports and 329 events. South Korea, fielding a team of up to 142 athletes across 21 sports, aims to secure gold medals in archery, fencing, badminton, and taekwondo among others.

The 31-year-old vocalist, known for his distinctive voice and charming personality, expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to participate in such a significant global event. Beyond his role in the Olympics, Jin has been busy preparing for his return to the entertainment scene, confirming his appearance on the MBC variety show “It’s A Good Thing To Rest Well” later this year. Additionally, fans can look forward to new music from Jin in the second half of 2024.

In a recent message to fans on the fan community platform Weverse, Jin shared his excitement about his upcoming projects. “I’m focused on recording music and filming variety shows. I’m working hard to fulfill my roles while showing myself more often. Please wait just a bit longer for the results,” Jin wrote, signaling his dedication to both his musical career and his commitment to connecting with fans.

Despite having studied acting during his university years, Jin clarified that he currently has no plans to pursue acting in the near future. “I don’t have any plans to act. Sorry about that,” Jin reassured fans, emphasizing his primary focus on music and variety show appearances.

As anticipation builds for his return to the spotlight, Jin’s selection as a torchbearer for the Paris Olympics underscores BTS’s ongoing impact on global culture and their commitment to spreading positive messages through their music and personal endeavors.

With reports from Kyla Marie B. Cuba

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