Jin, the eldest member of the K-pop sensation BTS, has been selected as an Olympic torchbearer for the Paris Games following his recent completion of mandatory military service. The 31-year-old singer will represent South Korea in the torch relay, aiming to spread the message of "harmony" and "peace," according to a statement. Jin completed his 18-month military service last month and will join other torchbearers in traversing various historic sites in the host country, though the specific schedule remains undisclosed.
The torch relay commenced in April.
Jin began his military service at a front-line South Korean military boot camp in late 2022. Meanwhile, his fellow BTS members — Jung Kook, V, Jimin, Suga, RM, and J-Hope — are currently fulfilling their military duties.
Just a day after his release from military duty, Jin hosted the annual BTS debut anniversary celebration, FESTA, in Seoul, featuring activities like food tastings, performances, and dance challenges.
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