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Already equipped with a massive frenzy on social media, Jin‘s day in Kyoto reached a fever pitch with Masaki Aiba-the Japanese multitalented entertainer and singer-joining the party. A post showing Jin waltzing and joyful with Aiba soon gathered a never-ending stream of adoring comments from hard-core fans who just find this kind of wholesome content irresistible.
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The tweet, once converted from Korean, read: “A special day in Kyoto with Aiba sunbaenim. We had a great time eating, walking, and laughing.” In the pictures that accompanied the tweet, Jin seemed relaxed and smiling a-la-the BTS ARMY.
One fan gushed, “How is he so cute!?” Another joked, “I can’t believe I’m saying this but I wanna nom nom those cheeks.” This lighthearted ribbing and affectionate tones rewarded the loving crowd in the fandom, with many lamenting the absence of so much cheerful updates.
In truth, it was not just the visuals that mattered. Others took this opportunity for a little moment of reflection on the deep bonds Jin shares with BTS. Another comment actually keyed in an old interview where Jin said he would “even give up a kidney” for his members should they be sick, a statement that truly fueled fan’s adoration of the solidarity of this group. One fan answered back, “I think I cherish them enough to give them a kidney too,” quite the knock-off of Jin.
Suddenly this post gained worldwide recognition, with fans rallying to get it translated into Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese. “Tan hermoso como los atardeceres, te amo,” she said, comparing Jin to a sunset. Meanwhile, from the land of the rising sun: “Jin-san, thank you for enjoying Kyoto. I pray you get to rest well and show us the new BTS soon.”
Jin’s gathering with Aiba—arguably one of the powerhouses of the legendary J-pop band Arashi—stirred a healthy dose of nostalgia among die-hard fans of both artists. “Jin and Aiba since those days,” a fan tweeted, alluding to days gone by in their friendship. This wholesome crossover between K- and J-pop icons was truly a treat for fans of both worlds, standing as proof that music and friendship know no borders.
The occasional update from Jin, nevertheless, keeps the ARMY engaged and emotionally invested while Jin serves his mandatory military service for South Korea. This latest news will not either; in application, it gave another warm hug from Jin capable of warming up the hearts of all of his fans worldwide.
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Other comments streamed in, all saying one thing: Quieter days out or fewer heartfelt declarations of love to his bandmates, Jin somehow finds a way to sprinkle magic dust on simple moments. For ARMY, this is good enough to keep loving him until the highly anticipated comeback.
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