BTS member Jin expected to take part in Paris Olympics as a torchbearer from South Korea
BTS member Jin will be an Olympic torchbearer at the Paris games. Getty Images
LOS ANGELES (AP) â Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, will be an Olympic torchbearer at the Paris games after recently completing his mandatory military service.
The 31-year-old singer is expected to represent South Korea in the torch relay in hopes of spreading the message of âharmonyâ and âpeace,â according to a statement.
He finished his 18-month military service last month.
The 31-year-old finished his 18-month military service last month. AFP via Getty Images
He will participate in hopes of spreading âharmonyâ and âpeace.â Getty Images
Jin along with the other torchbearers are scheduled to go across various historic sites of the host country.
The specific schedule has not been disclosed.
The torch relay began in April.
BTSâ other members, Jung Kook, V, Jimin, Suga, RM and J-Hope, are currently serving their military duties. WireImage
Jin began his service at a front-line South Korean military boot camp in late 2022. GC Images
Jin began his military service at a front-line South Korean military boot camp in late 2022.
His other group members â comprised of Jung Kook, V, Jimin, Suga, RM and J-Hope â are currently serving their military duties.
A day after being released from military duty, Jin hosted the annual BTS debut anniversary celebration FESTA in Seoul with activities including trying out foods, performances and dance challenges.
