BTS Jin’s Hilarious Take on HYBE’s Meaning Sparks Fan Reactions

On September 24, 2024, the latest episode of RUN JIN premiered, featuring entertainer and Running Man member, Ji Seok-jin, as a special guest. Both Ji Seok-jin and the BTS idol are famous for their close friendship, which is accentuated by the coincidence of their shared name.

In the recent episode (episode 7), streamed on the BANGTANTV YouTube channel, Ji Seok-jin asked the BTS singer about the significance of “HYBE.”The idol’s immediate response was:

“It’s just HYBE. It’s not short for anything.”

Fans found humor in the blunt response from the Grammy-nominated star, expressing surprise that HYBE has no secret meaning. One fan hilariously commented on X:

“I started searching for answers in my bora encyclopaedia.”

Many fans had previously believed that the term HYBE was inspired by “beehive.”Others speculated it derived from the name of Bang Si-hyuk, commonly known as Hitman Bang, who is the chairman and founder of HYBE.

“Wait, I know we’re laughing but hold up, is HYBE supposed to MEAN something?!”one fan wrote.

“I always thought it was short for Hitman Bang????”another fan replied.

“I thought it’s actually ‘Hive’ as in beehive, but like in the case of ‘V’, the Korean pronunciation is ‘Bwi’, so they just make it Hybe for better pronunciation and coolness lol,”another fan shared.

Some fans humorously highlighted how BIGHIT MUSIC staff contributed to the situation by stating, “There’s nothing,”beneath the original caption, making the moment all the more amusing.

“It’s just HYBE, it’s not short for anything. This is a name without meaning,”one fan noted.

“I see what the BH staff did here,”another fan commented.

“BH staff is so funny with these captions,”another fan remarked.

BTS’ Jin and Running Man’s Ji Seok-jin Showcase Their Hilarious Friendship in the Latest RUN JIN Episode

The episode unfolded with a humorous exchange between the BTS idol and Ji Seok-jin, who expressed astonishment at the large-scale production, questioning if it was merely a simple YouTube recording.

Ji Seok-jin praised HYBE for going all out for the personal variety show of the BTS member. The episode kicked off with their playful banter, where Ji Seok-jin teased the Epiphany singer for not having seen him since enlisting in the military.

This episode showcased the strong bond between the two, despite their age gap, as they poked fun at each other throughout the show. The Epiphany singer continued to deliver his trademark dad jokes and witty comments.

During the episode, Ji Seok-jin inquired about the secret to the BTS idol’s youthful appearance. The BTS star jokingly dubbed Ji Seok-jin “someone in his 70s,”stating:

“This is my bread and butter after all. Of course, there’s my voice but this (pointing at his face) is my bread and butter. You also look very young for someone in his 70s.”

Meanwhile, the games in this episode tested the contestants’ skills, with the BTS idol experiencing a string of bad luck, losing repeatedly in the guessing games. His unfortunate luck continued when he stole a watermelon bingsu (a Korean shaved ice dessert) and immediately got a brain freeze, regretting his choice.

Fans can look forward to episode 8, which is scheduled for release on October 1, 2024, on BTS’ official YouTube channel, BANGTANTV.

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