BTS Jin just got back from his required military duty. The band’s oldest member appears to have been occupied for some time now. According to reports, on July 27, 2024, the pop artist will carry the torch for the Summer Olympics in Paris. Jin is scheduled to represent South Korea in the international forum. It is projected that the country will send 142 athletes to compete in 21 sports at the Olympics.
Rumors and Confirmation
On June 3, rumors started circulating that Jin, a member of BTS, might compete in the Paris Olympics in 2024. The pop singer’s job is to lead the way in spreading the message of “peace” and “harmony.” Every year, before the Games, there is the famous Olympic torch relay, which stands for harmony and competitive spirit. In response to the rumors of Jin‘s participation in the athletic event, his agency has also responded.
Official Announcement from BIGHIT MUSIC (HYBE)
The formal confirmation of Jin’s participation in the torch relay for the 2024 Paris Olympics comes from BTS’s company, BIGHIT MUSIC (HYBE). Jin will represent South Korea in the event. July 27, 2024, is when the Olympics are scheduled to start. Though Jin’s participation in the relay remains undisclosed, the agency emphasized the importance of his contribution in disseminating the message of “harmony and peace.”
Torch Relay Details
In Olympia, Greece, the torch relay for the 2024 Paris Olympics got underway in April. The relay will finish on the day of the opening ceremony after traveling through 64 regions of France, including both urban and seaside locations. A variety of nations’ torchbearers, including Jin, will stop by historically significant locations that represent the host nation.
BTS‘s Future Plans
In late 2022, Jin enlisted in the South Korean military and attended a front-line boot camp. The other members of his group, which include Jung Kook, V, Jimin, Suga, RM, and J-Hope, are presently enlisting in the military.
Jin held the yearly BTS debut anniversary party FESTA in Seoul one day after he concluded his duty. Among the events were dance challenges, performances, food tastings, and embracing about one thousand fans.
It is anticipated that the last members of BTS will leave the military in 2025.
