Introduction
Jin, a member of the globally renowned group BTS, has returned from his military service. On June 13th, he expressed his gratitude to fans during a fan meeting held at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Seoul. This event marked his official return to the public eye and was filled with heartfelt moments and special performances.
Fan Meeting Highlights
The fan meeting, titled "Seokjin of June 13, 2024, Clear Weather," was attended by 1,000 fans who received a warm hug from Jin. Later, the event extended to 4,000 fans who enjoyed his performance, including a special rendition of "Super Tuna."
Jin began the event by expressing his emotions, stating, "I want to always be by your side. Thank you for waiting for me with unwavering support. I'll always be around to be your light."
He continued, "It's only been a day since I became a civilian, so I ask for a lot of support from ARMY."
Emotional Return
Jin described his return to the stage as coming back home, sharing his nervousness and excitement. He humorously admitted, "I just got discharged yesterday, and I'm so nervous that I can't even sing properly. My hands are shaking."
Jin's return was significant as he was the first BTS member to complete his military service, having served for 18 months. He was welcomed back with open arms by fans and celebrated BTS's 11th anniversary with this special event.
Online and Global Reaction
When Jin shared his discharge feelings through a Weverse live stream, it attracted up to 900,000 simultaneous viewers worldwide, demonstrating his enduring popularity. The total views of the video exceeded 3.53 million. Fans from Mexico, Indonesia, Japan, the United States, Brazil, India, South Korea, Peru, and Colombia tuned in to celebrate his return.
Celebrating with ARMY
BigHit Music, BTS's agency, celebrated Jin's discharge by displaying a message on the facade of their Yongsan headquarters: "ARMY Forever, BTS Forever."
During the fan meeting, Jin performed "The Astronaut," riding a bicycle onto the stage, reminiscent of a scene from the music video. This performance symbolized his return from a long journey, like an astronaut returning from space.
Jin, who had not sung for 18 months, humorously mentioned, "I closed my eyes while singing because I was afraid I might mess up hearing your cheers."
Despite his nervousness, he engaged with fans, making sure to thank them for their support.
Special Performances and Stories
Jin delighted fans with a live performance of "Super Tuna," a song he released for his birthday in December 2021. He even added a second verse specifically for this event.
Jin also shared stories from his military service, mentioning how he got along with younger comrades and how emotional his discharge was for him and his fellow soldiers.
He participated in various challenges, including Jungkook's "Seven" challenge, and treated fans to a "mukbang" session where he ate sushi, tanghulu, and drinks.
Conclusion
The fan meeting concluded with Jin performing "Moon," a track from BTS's fourth studio album, which he used to express his feelings towards ARMY.
Before leaving the stage, Jin sincerely said, "Seeing you all happy makes me realize that this is where I belong, this is my home."
He also hinted at future plans, expressing his excitement for the return of all BTS members and their collective comeback.
Jin's return marks a significant moment for BTS and their fans, promising more exciting moments in the future. Welcome back, Jin!
