Team Kim Seokjin always wins: BTS' Jin participates in Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay

BTS' Jin got everyone rooting for Team Kim Seokjin at the Paris Olympics. 

On 15 July, KST, ARMY (fans of BTS) from all over the world showed up by the famed Louvre Museum (or online) to show support for Worldwide Handsome's stint as a torchbearer for the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay. The relay kickstarted in Marseille last May, and arrived in Paris on Bastille Day (14/7). It will travel through the French capital before returning to the provinces and eventually back to Paris in time for the Paris Olympics' Opening Ceremony on 26 July.

11 days to go until #Paris2024! 🇫🇷
👀 Watch the Torch get closer and closer with @bts_bighit Jin 🔥@Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/zZ2rHiTTRX

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 14, 2024

'The Astronaut' hitmaker is one of 11,000 torchbearers and has joined the likes of F1 driver Charles Leclerc, Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco, World Cup winner Thierry Henry, and more.

 "It was an honour to be part of such a meaningful moment. I was able to take on the honourable role of a torchbearer thanks to the support of ARMY. I am truly grateful. I was so nervous to the point of not knowing how the time passed, but I was able to do my best thanks to the many people on site who loudly cheered me on," Jin shared.

He added, "I hope that all the South Korean national teams participating in the Paris Olympics accomplish outstanding results from their tremendous hard work. I will be rooting for them wholeheartedly. I also hope that there will be continued interest in the 17th Paris 2024 Paralympics in August," adding, "I, too, will continue to work hard and always strive to put my best foot forward."

[#오늘의방탄] The Olympic Games, Paris 2024 with #Jin

성화만큼이나 따듯하고 눈부셨던 진🔥
#오늘의진 #Jin #진 #BTS #방탄소년단 #올림픽 #Olympics #파리2024 #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/x60dHP7soa

— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) July 14, 2024

"The Torch Relay is, above all, a human adventure, represented by the stories of each Torchbearer. Be they athletes or sports enthusiasts, committed to their local communities or involved in meaningful community projects, the people we call the Forerunners represent the richness and diversity of our society. With them, the Torch Relay will be a wonderful moment of openness, transmission and sharing," Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024 shared.

Jin recently wrapped up his mandatory military service and returned with one surprise after another for fans. After holding a "free hug" event for BTS' 11th-anniversary celebrations, FESTA, Jin has reportedly been filming for several variety shows, as well as confirmed himself via Weverse that he has been working on new music.

Watch BTS' Jin's 'The Astronaut' here.