Jin Hit News in English

  Love for an idol is just like any other romantic relationship. Loving an idol can last for a very long time, perhaps even forever, but it can also fade away after a certain period. Leaving a fandom is normal, and this often happens with K-pop groups. Even BTS is no exception. Over the past decade, both BTS and ARMY have witnessed many fans leaving the fandom for various reasons. Some moved in to support other idols, some lost their passion for music, while others left due to personal circumstances. These fans, though no longer active supporters, still showed respect toward the fandom and their former idols—a gesture that admirable and worth appreciating.  However, there have also been many cases where fans left BTS noisily and behaved disrespectfully. Even more surprisingly, some who claimed to be formed fans joined in spreading or believing malicious online rumors and slander. They began to claim that BTS had changed the worse or done something wrong—that the members were n...

  The YouTube channel Sojang was once a sharp thorn in the K-pop fandom community due to its so-called "shocking reveal" videos, despite providing no actual evidence. The channel frequently went viral with videos targeting top idols, covering topics such as plastic surgery, dating, prostitution, and school-related issues.  Between October 2021 and June 2023, at least 23 videos in that channel defamed seven public figures, notably including Jang Wonyoung, Kang Daniel, and BTS members Taehyung and Jungkook.  During that period, the Sojang channel, operated by Park Joo-ah (40), amused approximately 60,000 subscribers and generated about 10 million won per month — totaling roughly 250 million won (around USD 185,000) over two years. Reports indicated that she used this income to purchase multiple real estate properties.  Meanwhile, those malicious rumors caused significant damage to the public image and mental well-being of the targeting idols. Park's actions violated bo...

South Korea food giant Otoki on Monday announced on of its flagship instant noodle brands, Jin Ramen, has officially entered Indonesia, marking its entry into the Southeast Asian halal market.  Indonesia is the world's second largest instant noodle market. Otoki acquired halal certification from Ulema Council, Indonesia's top body of Islamic scholars — in December 2024, and received its import license in August. Salwa will begin this month, focusing on major hypermarkets.  The launch is supported by the global "Jinjja Love, Jin Ramen" , campaign, featuring new packaging and various merchandise modeled on Jin of BTS. Otoki will hold tasting events of premium chains such as Ranch Market and Farmers Market, while also entering e-commerce platforms like Shopee and TikTok Shops.  In addition to Jin Ramen, Otoki will also introduce a Halal-certified cheese Ramen. The company stated if aims to cultivate the cheese Ramen as a " locally customized growth item" to str...

  This year has been one of full-throttle activity for Hoseok, who has been engaged in numerous outstanding music projects as a solo artist. Since completing his military service in October last year, Hoseok immediately returned to the music scene with singles like "Sweet Dreams" and "Mona Lisa" releases in March of this year. He continued his momentum by releasing "Killin' It Girl" and collaborating on the Le Sserafim's track "Spaghetti" during the summer of 2025. Remarkably, those releases coincided with his first solo world tour, Hope On The Stage , showcasing the superstar's diligence, energy, and efficiency.  During the world tour, BTS's dance leader's superior dance and performance skills shone brilliantly. His precise body control, executing each movement with both power and fluidity, infused with emotion, transformed every song into a vivid visual story that captivated audiences worldwide.  Although widely recognized a...

    When Jungkook was still a teenager participating in Supertar K3 in 2011, he received offers from several major entertainment companies in Korea at the time, such as JYP, Cube, FNC, and Starship. Compared to those established names, BigHit Entertainment (now BigHit Music) was a small and relatively unknown agency — hardly an appealing choice for a talented trainee. However, instead of choosing a prestigious company, Jungkook made the unexpected decision to join BigHit Entertainment, surprising many people. The reason behind that choice was later revealed by Jungkook himself: he joined Big Hit because of RM.  Jungkook once shared that when he saw RM practicing, he thought RM was amazing and wanted to learn from and work with him."I just simply thought Namjoon hyung was really cool. I really didn't know a lot about being a singer. But when I saw him rap, I just tought he was really, really awesome," he said. Even at such a young age, Jungkook saw in RM the image of a tru...

On November 3, it marked the sixth consecutive day that Jungkook went live with ARMYs on Weverse Live, with the broadcast titled “Hello, I’m Ian.” Initially, the Golden Maknae’s livestreams began as a fun attempt to find the name “Ian,” which was printed on Kancho cookies — a current trend in Korea. He was so determined that he bought two large bags full of cookie boxes and opened several in each broadcast to search for it. Although Jungkook once again failed to find the “Ian” cookie during the sixth livestream, he didn’t lose his spirit. Instead, he joyfully played games with ARMYs, sang live, watched YouTube videos, and even enjoyed a gukbap dinner — all for six straight hours in front of more than 11.1 million live viewers. For the most part, the livestreams made ARMYs happy, as they got to see the Golden Maknae enjoying his free time. However, one moment that has since gone viral on social media left fans feeling emotional — when Jungkook mentioned his world tour. Specifically, in ...

  On October 31 and November 1, Jin held his " #RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR_ENCORE" concert held at the Incheon Munhak Main Stadium, marking the grand finale of his fan-concert tour that began in June. Even a brief rain over the Incheon sky couldn't cool the burning passion shared between the artist and his fans. Over the course about 150 minutes, Jin performed a total of 18 songs accompanied by a live band, once again proving his presence as a solo artist. He made a surprise entrance—not from the main stage, but from the running track surrounding the stadium while singing " Running Wild " and " I'll Be There " from his first solo debut album "Happy" as he ran a full lap. This opening was Jin's own idea, symbolising the spirit of "Run Seokjin"—the very title of the concert. It carried the message of "running closer to fans" while also signifying the completion of his global tour and his return home. Jin shared, "I pre...