BTS’ Jin Earns Praise from Fans for Humble Perspective on Celebrity Life in Latest ‘RUN JIN’ Episode

The ninth episode of RUN JIN, titled “Blood, Sweat & Peppers,”premiered on BTS’ official YouTube channel, BANGTANTV, on October 8, 2024. The episode was structured into two parts: the first segment featured Jin farming alongside students from Soongsil University, while the latter half saw them competing in a quiz. The quiz involved three teams, each composed of two participants.

In one team, the BTS member partnered with his long-time manager, while another team included two law students from Soongsil University—who had worked with Jin in the fields earlier that day. The final team counted two production staff members who have been with the Korean pop group since RUN BTS! launched in 2015.

As the quiz progressed, one student posed an intriguing question about the experience of living as a celebrity. Jin, known as the Moon singer-songwriter, responded by sharing that he has adapted to filming and performing, making his life similar to that of an everyday person. His thoughtful reply resonated with viewers, who took to social media to express their admiration.

One fan commented on X:

“Instead of feeling intimidated, people tend to respect him more. The fact that everyone around him relaxed so quickly, even on their first encounter shows how humble he is.”

Members of the BTS ARMY commended Jin for his humility and praised his admirable upbringing.

“That’s such a fantastic question, and the way Seokjin answered it—saying it’s the same—shows how inherent his humility is. When he refers to himself as a ‘superstar,’ it’s just to break the ice.”
a fan wrote.

“This whole episode highlighted his down-to-earth nature. He acts like any regular person without any airs of stardom. The little actions, like knowing the staff’s roles and grilling meat for the students, show he sets the standard.”
another fan added.

“Jin is intelligent. He uses parallelism in his explanations, making it easy to grasp and appreciate his points.”
someone stated on X.

Fans further noted that Jin remains unaffected by his fame, which is impressive given his lengthy career in the K-pop industry spanning over 12 years.

“Jin interacts with people like a genuinely ordinary person, showing no traces of a ‘superstar’ ego. He treats everyone with respect, making them feel special for meeting him.”
one fan wrote.

“This is why his fellow members look up to him. He’s the anchor when it comes to fame, wealth, and popularity. Despite their massive success, they all remain grounded—this is the essence of BTS.”
another fan commented.

“Remember when Halsey mentioned that tannies don’t overly take themselves seriously? You can see this in Seokjin’s response. To him, this is just his life and work, and I respect him for that—he hasn’t let fame change him.”
another fan opinionated.

Key Moments and Humor from RUN JIN Episode 9

In episode 9 of RUN JIN, BTS’ Jin entertained the ARMY with his humorous and relatable personality. He even made a funny remark about never wanting to return to the military camp where he was enlisted, only to end up right outside of it—where he trained from December 13, 2022, to June 12, 2024.

Jin joked about the idea that the popular K-pop group SEVENTEEN might join him, but he quickly adjusted when he realized it was just the students working alongside him. The episode featured Jin among Soongsil University students in a rural area of Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do, where they picked peppers together. He shared anecdotes from his early days working on his uncle’s farm. When the students inquired what they should call him, he suggested “big brother,”but they humorously opted for “Ahjussi,”a term typically used for adults in their 40s and 50s, which left Jin momentarily bewildered.

Later, the Moon singer revealed he had visited his military juniors recently and brought food for them.

New episodes of RUN JIN are released every Tuesday on the BANGTANTV YouTube channel. The upcoming episode 10 will feature B1A4’s Sandeul as a special guest, embarking on a fishing adventure with the BTS member to celebrate their long-standing friendship.

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