BTS’s Jin Shuts Down Acting As His Next Venture

Actor Jin might be no more.

BTS‘s Jin is back and busy!

Last month, he teased that he would soon release his first official solo album after being discharged from mandatory military service.

[Weverse] 🐹 Hey Jimin, I'm next

I going to sing too pic.twitter.com/3zjmghb9CZ — christa⁷ 💜🐥 MUSE (@ryuminating) June 21, 2024

Most recently, Jin has been confirmed for his first variety show appearance since his discharge. He is reportedly appearing on It’s A Good Thing To Rest Well (also known as Half-star Hotel in Lost Island) and I Live Alone (also known as Home Alone).

Jin’s first entertainment show guesting will be on '푹 쉬면 다행이야' (I'm Glad You Got a Good Rest) also known as “Half-star Hotel in Lost Island)” This looks so much fun -just like Law of Jungle – looking forward VARIETY SHOW KING JIN#방탄소년단진

pic.twitter.com/zZSBAYYHev — Seokjinism – THE ASTRONAUT JIN 🧑‍🚀 (Fan Account) (@seokjinism1) July 1, 2024

JIN WILL ALSO APPEAR IN MBC'S I LIVE ALONE?????? KING OF VARIETY SHOW SEOKJIN IS SO BACK 😭 🔗https://t.co/6V07ZINYSg pic.twitter.com/JZ2iXanT2S — seokjin summer (@jinakgay) July 2, 2024

Seokjin’s variety show count so far • 'It's a Good Thing to Rest Well'

• Chef Lee ?

• Hallasan Mountain, Jeju ?

• “I Live Alone” ? He literally has been back for just 21 days 😭 JIN JIN JIN

VARIETY SHOW KING JIN#방탄소년단진 #진 #JIN #BTSJIN pic.twitter.com/lwLajDWtpK — K💜s Kim Seokjin (@Sjin_MyMoon) July 2, 2024

Jin will also run as the torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, which begins on July 27.

I SUDDENLY REALIZED THEY WILL INTRODUCE HIM IN FRONT OF THE WHOLE WORLD WATCHING MEMBER OF BIGGEST BOYBAND, MUSICIAN JIN OF BTS ETC ETC GOSH IT WILL FEEL SO GOOD TORCHBEARER JIN

PRIDE OF KOREA JIN

JIN AT PARIS OLYMPICSpic.twitter.com/DIOU7y1BBZ — Seokjinism – THE ASTRONAUT JIN 🧑‍🚀 (Fan Account) (@seokjinism1) July 2, 2024

“Torchbearers are often chosen because they have made significant contributions to their communities and embody the theme of the Olympics” KIM SEOKJIN WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU 😭😭😭 TORCHBEARER JIN

PRIDE OF KOREA JIN

JIN AT PARIS OLYMPICS#방탄소년단진 #JIN #BTSJIN #ジン pic.twitter.com/NLpxz1jpn5 — Seokjinism – THE ASTRONAUT JIN 🧑‍🚀 (Fan Account) (@seokjinism1) July 2, 2024

Jin has now responded to some ARMYs’ posts, revealing that many exciting things were coming up. He explained that he has filmed and prepared many things, and they will be released slowly but surely.

ARMY: Jin hyung, what are you up to these days? Jin: I’ve been recording and filming variety shows, and I’m slowly making progress on plans I made in the military, one by one. Showing my face as much as I can but also doing my main job. The final products will all be released in a few months, so please wait just a little bit more!

One ARMY was especially eager for Jin’s upcoming extended version of “Super Tuna,” which he previously teased. He explained that his album would be postponed until Jimin‘s album was released out of respect.

ARMY: When is “Super Tuna” music coming out??? Jin: I’m holding off on it because Jimin’s album came out and I wanted to have good manners…ㅠㅠ

All Jin’s scheduled variety shows put ARMYs in mind of K-Dramas, as ARMYs have long been waiting for Jin to make his K-Drama debut, knowing he had originally studied acting, majoring in theater and film. They had been anticipating Jin would finally pursue his acting career when he was discharged.

Can we all agree on Actor Jin supremacy pic.twitter.com/hQLVx4FhCw — Actor Jin Empire⁷ (@ActorJinEmpire) June 29, 2024

I know I say this periodically, but I want to see Jin in a film or KDrama where he plays a detective, SWAT commander or Ji Chang-Wook's criminal brother. I know he's busy, but I really hope the world gets to see his charisma and talent outside of the music world one day, too. pic.twitter.com/dRkUhN5XOj — Jae-Ha Kim 김재하 (@GoAwayWithJae) December 20, 2020

I can't be the only one who wants to see Actor Kim Seokjin after seeing this video where Jin looked no less than a kdrama actor playing CEO💚 "WAITING FOR ACTOR JIN" pic.twitter.com/LD3HdJLbwE — bloom⁷ ♡ (@assortedtae) August 16, 2021

Yet, that dream might remain just that… a dream.

Jin posted another Weverse update, responding to an ARMY who wrote, “Waiting for Actor Jin.” He shot down ARMYs’ dreams of “Actor Jin” by saying, “I don’t have any plans to actㅠㅠ sorry.”

ARMY: We’re waiting for Actor Jin ~ 😭🔥 Jin: I don’t have any plans to act ㅠㅠ Sorry

Naturally, many ARMYs are disappointed. Their dreams of “Actor Jin” are crushed.

team actor jin team ksj1pic.twitter.com/MA6n69834T — ࣪ ִֶָ☾.๋࣭⭑ (@KSJLOOKSS) June 30, 2024

NO PLANS FOR ACTING WITH THIS FACE? pic.twitter.com/K831k5yfJN — Bìzzle⁷ (@bizzleavenuez) June 30, 2024

Still, many are as supportive as ever, respecting Jin’s wishes. Previously, in 2022, Jin responded to questions regarding a potential career path in acting. At that time, he also was not interested in acting. So, some ARMYs weren’t surprised by his recent reply.

I really hope people listen to him, like he’s said this multiple times now 😮‍💨 — Nix⁷⁼¹ ♡ MUSE | TYPE 1 ♥︎ (@piedpiper_trix) June 30, 2024

It’s not the first time that Jin is saying this, we should stop asking him about acting.

If one day he will change his mind he’ll let us know. — •.JF.•🇺🇦°•💜⁷•.☆.｡*• (@you_gotnojams) June 30, 2024

ok for real can we just respect seokjin’s passions and wishes? he has said multiple times he currently does not have plans or intents to do acting. can we just follow his lead and not push *your* demands on him? *his* passions and interests are the only thing that matters. — somme⁷ ᡣ𐭩 n̤̈̈-ë̤̈-ṳ̈̈-r̤̈̈-ö̤̈-n̤̈̈ • 🅼🆄🆂🅴 (@dulcetbangtan) June 30, 2024

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