LOS ANGELES — 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 set to represent South Korea in the Olympic torch relay in hopes of spreading a message of “harmony” and “peace,” according to a statement. He completed his 18-month military service last month.
Jin and the other torchbearers are scheduled to visit several historical sites in the host country. The exact schedule has not been revealed.
The torch relay began in April.
Jin began his military service at a South Korean frontline military training camp in late 2022. The other members of his group, consisting of Jung Kook, V, Jimin, Suga, RM, and J-Hope, are currently serving their military duties.
A day after being discharged from his military service, Jin hosted BTS’s annual debut anniversary celebration, FESTA, in Seoul, with activities including food tastings, performances, and dance challenges.
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