“As an Introvert, I Relate” – BTS’ Jin Shares About Having Few Friends, Fans Connect

On October 29, 2024, KStarNextDoor released the latest episode featuring Jin from BTS, where he candidly shared his struggles with friendships and social connections. The segment quickly made its way across social media, resonating with countless fans.

During the episode, the beloved “Super Tuna”artist mentioned that many within the entertainment industry often have their phones loaded with 2000 to 3000 contacts. In contrast, he only maintains around 120 contacts, consisting of agency associates, family, and close friends. He expressed this sentiment as translated by X user @mhereonlyforbts:

“In this industry, it’s common for individuals to save 2000-3000 numbers in their devices. Being in this field myself, I have saved approximately 120, including everyone from my agency, my family, and friends. I yearn to meet more people, yet opportunities are scarce. During shoots, it’s typically just us, and I’ve never been fond of going out.”

The host Jonathan remarked that it’s likely people believe they have minimal chances of reconnecting with Jin. Jin concurred and acknowledged this as an issue, noting that the perception of his unavailability often discourages others from reaching out. He expressed a genuine desire for more people to connect with him.

Jin’s honest reflection about his limited social circle struck a chord, leading to widespread engagement among fans. One X user shared their feelings:

“As an introvert, I completely relate to this.”

A significant number of fans resonated with Jin’s comments, suggesting that his celebrity status might intimidate colleagues, making it difficult to develop friendships. Many highlighted the importance of quality over quantity when it comes to friendships.

“As someone who struggles with ‘contact skills’, … 120? Mine has never topped that! Give me your introvert badge and exit stage left, JinJin! And seriously, who are these people not reaching out to you? Call him already!”a fan remarked.

“I think people might hesitate to befriend him due to his stardom, even though he seems open to forming new connections,”another fan noted.

“I’ve come to realize, especially at my age, that having friends of quality matters far more than just the number of them,”a fan commented.

In a lighthearted manner, many fans joked about offering their own phone numbers to Jin, wishing for him to be more freely contacted.

“Seokjin, we’re ready to connect! You could gather a million contacts in no time,”one X user quipped.

“I really hope that people reach out to him more openly if that’s what he wants,”added another user.

“Just send me your number, Seokjin, and I promise to call you every minute of every hour!”a fan declared.

Updates on BTS’ Jin’s Recent Endeavors: From Military Service to Brand Endorsements

On June 12, 2024, Jin completed his mandatory military service after an 18-month commitment. To celebrate BTS’ 11th anniversary, the idol hosted an in-person FESTA event at Jamsil Arena. He was also honored to be a torchbearer for South Korea at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Following this, Jin was appointed as the global brand ambassador for the luxury jewelry brand Fred and later for the Italian fashion label Gucci. He became the first male global ambassador for the renowned South Korean skincare brand Laneige.

On October 11, 2024, Jin featured an extended version of “Super Tuna”alongside a new music video, followed by the release of his latest single “I’ll Be There”on October 25, 2024.

Excitingly, Jin is set to launch his debut solo album titled “Happy”on November 15, 2024, featuring six tracks, including “Running Wild,””I’ll Be There,””Another Level,””Until I Reach You,””Heart on the Window,”and “In Longing.”

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