BTS‘s Jin is being praised for his respectful behavior towards a Muslim ARMY.
On June 13, Jin held his free hugging event.
Before the event, Jin was praised as he made sure to be inclusive when organizing the event, adding that those who did not want a hug due to personal or religious reasons could have a handshake instead.
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During the event, one fan was seen shaking hands with Jin and they had the same time with the idol and Jin gave them the same attention as anyone else at the venue.
Aww pic.twitter.com/LUZ0r94mAf
— kiro | thatgoodfeelin ⁷ 💜🐳 (@that_goodfeelin) June 13, 2024
The fan shared her experience with Jin, and it melted the hearts of ARMYs.
I TOLD HIM THAT I WAS HAPPY TO MEET HIM AND HE SMILED SAID THANK YOU OMFG HE LOOKS EVEN BETTER IRL LIKE,,, soO SO CLOSE HE’S SO TALL,,, the WAY THE TAKE TIME TO LISTEN TO FAN’S MESSAGE IS SO PRECIOUS https://t.co/jDob5vdivx
— bella⁷ (@belovedarmy) June 13, 2024
When the video was posted, netizens loved how respectful Jin was and that the event allowed ARMYs to interact with Jin in a way they felt comfortable.
Seokjin’s beautiful interaction with his Muslim fans 💗😍🫶 so respectful and so unlikely from any other celebrities.
I’m never gonna be shut up about this. Yeah, he’s the best choice ever!
JIN JIN JIN
HUGS WITH JIN
#2024BTSFESTA #welcomebackjin #김석진 pic.twitter.com/NkspYaT6Lc— JIN FACTS || 🛸 Seokjin Era (@_LunarWolfJin) June 13, 2024
A Muslim army going for a handshake 🥹pic.twitter.com/rTpkahMiKY
— jin pics (@Seokjinpicss) June 13, 2024
Aww pic.twitter.com/LUZ0r94mAf
— kiro | thatgoodfeelin ⁷ 💜🐳 (@that_goodfeelin) June 13, 2024
A Muslim army going for a handshake 🥹pic.twitter.com/rTpkahMiKY
— jin pics (@Seokjinpicss) June 13, 2024
It’s not the first time BTS has been praised for being respectful towards Muslim fans, and it shows how much they love all ARMYs and want them to feel comfortable but be able to interact with them.
You can read more about the event below.
BTS’s Jin Gains Attention For His Reaction To A Fanboy At His Hugging Event