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BTS’ oldest member, Jin, recently appeared on tvN’s variety show Handsome Guys. Having made his acting debut in Netflix’s Kian’s Bizarre B&B, he has now become a top celebrity choice for producers, who believe his wit and easygoing charm can instantly boost a show. The Epiphany singer joined Cha Tae Hyun, Kim Dong Hyun, Lee Yi Kyung, Shin Seung Ho, and Oh Sang Uk for a food-themed trip around Seoul’s Hannam-dong area, and while chatting with the team, he revealed the names of two BTS members who are big foodies and would be perfect for this kind of trip. Fans were excited to see him back, especially because he was part of the show’s very first episode.
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Jin, who was praised for showing “true brother” chemistry with the show’s cast, revealed during the conversation how comfortable he felt around them, even calling the boys “like my own team.” In one scene, the cast was sitting around a table enjoying dishes when, all of a sudden, the focus shifted to which BTS members would also fit in with the Handsome Guys crew. Jin revealed, “I think the concept of the show fits Jungkook. Jungkook really eats well.” The group’s maknae sure does love eating, as shown in various BTS variety shows including In the SOOP and Run BTS, where the Euphoria crooner could be seen bugging Jin to cook something delicious for him and even goofing around in the kitchen experimenting with dishes. Next up, Jin revealed, “I think V would match the team’s vibe well. He has a laid-back personality that can take jokes well.” For the unversed, Taehyung also appeared on a cooking reality show earlier, titled Jinny’s Kitchen.
Fellow “big eaters” Shin Seung Ho and Oh Sang Uk got a little too excited listening to the revelation, and Sang Uk, who is a 96-liner, joked that since V is 95 and Jungkook is 97, they’re technically his juniors, so they should come on the show. He said, “Since I’m ‘96, you guys can appear on the show as my juniors.” Kim Dong Hyun then added, “Will you be okay after this?” Jin didn’t miss the chance to chime in and warned, “We have scary fans,” he said with a straight yet playful tone. “Even I don’t speak carelessly to Jungkook.” Even as his hyung, being born in 1992, the oldest, admitted he’s careful with his words when it comes to Jungkook because of how protective fans can be. Oh Sang Uk instantly changed his tone and nervously asked, “Should I send him a video message?” He ended up saying, “I hope you can join us on the show once. We’re even willing to follow you abroad, so please let us know if you have the time. We will go to you,” He bowed politely while saying it, leaving the rest of the cast in stitches.
Despite what Jin says, fans were quick to jump into the conversation, saying they don’t have a problem with Jin bossing around Jungkook and V, as they enjoy their banter and even praised the Astronaut crooner’s kind and careful nature towards the members. One fan said, “But we love when you school Jungkookie like an absolute hyung.” Another said, “We are not that scary when it comes to members—we are protective of each one of you.” A third added, “But with Jin and Jungkook, they are the ultimate duo who can’t go a day without bickering.”
As for Jin, who returned from his military service earlier, he announced his first solo world tour back in April that included 9 global cities, South Korea, Japan, California, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, London, Amsterdam, and more. The tour will continue till August. Meanwhile, in June, all 7 BTS members will reunite upon the discharge of RM, Jungkook, Taehyung, Suga, and Jimin, who are still in service.
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