BTS celebrated their 11th anniversary with the 2024 FESTA event on June 13. This year’s celebrations were extra special because Jin was discharged from the military the day before.
The eldest BTS member was excited to reunite with ARMYs, so he held a fanmeeting, including performances and his anticipated hug event for lucky ARMYs who had won a raffle. He was dressed with a sign inviting the 1,000 ARMYs to hug him.
🐹 Hello everyone its been a while
(His sign says ” hug me”) 😭#JIN #방탄소년단진 @bts_twt pic.twitter.com/1DCmUGRrPX— Jiniya지니야_TheAstronaut👩🚀 (@Jiniya1204) June 13, 2024
Jin’s sign says “Give me a hug” 🫂
JIN JIN JIN
JIN GREETINGS
HUGS WITH JIN#2024BTSFESTA pic.twitter.com/pdSO1DMHuz— All for Jin (@jinnieslamp) June 13, 2024
As he knew ARMYs would be excited to finally hug him, Jin advised them not to run at him or “no attack, please.”
jin wanted to tell army’s to slow down and not run towards him even though he knows we like him a lot then asked how he should say it in english so he went “NO ATTACK PLEASE” he’s so cute omygodjddjdjjd pic.twitter.com/SaIUqHlY2x
— pha⁷ (@bemyjinnie) June 13, 2024
Wearing a cardboard that says ‘hug me’ & now hugging armys looking so cute
I’m crying pic.twitter.com/AgIFO7BeOz— jin pics (@Seokjinpicss) June 13, 2024
During the hug event, as Jin and ARMYs hugged, those at home noticed something. They realized that Jin wearing the sign on himself throughout the event created a barrier between himself and the other person so chests wouldn’t touch. Many found this respectful and gentlemanly.
I think there’s a reason why he decided to wear that board in front. So respectful 🥹 https://t.co/wVdBgKTHkP
— ~Abby⁷ #BTS11thAnniversary💜~ (@abbyniz_twt) June 13, 2024
you know… that sign board on his chest is so cute but I also find it heartwarming and so respectful of him because it’s like a protective vest in order not to feel the chests iykwim. a gentleman. pic.twitter.com/kpCLFLTEKo
— eli | WELCOME HOME JIN 💜 (@bttmyg) June 13, 2024
Streets saying he wore that board banner in front of him so that the hug wouldn’t make both parties uncomfortable. He’s so thoughtful. Love him so much. pic.twitter.com/zxq5YxQmFN
— aviothico⁷ (@_aviothico_) June 13, 2024
By the end, the sign was smashed. So, it was surely effective.
Seokjin: “I’m sweating so I’ll talk for 1 minute.”
The sign (that Jin is wearing around his neck) is broken
I thought it would be fun, but it was even more fun than I expected. How about you guys? Are you happy? If you had multiple bodies,pic.twitter.com/kD51ZDLRMk
— Seokjinism – THE ASTRONAUT JIN 🧑🚀 (Fan Account) (@seokjinism1) June 13, 2024
before the event after the event pic.twitter.com/rnIPeorm7I
— sen (@sugatradamus) June 13, 2024
Jin is very conscientious. He was also praised for his respectful behavior toward Muslim fans, shaking hands rather than hugging.
A Muslim army going for a handshake 🥹pic.twitter.com/rTpkahMiKY
— jin pics (@Seokjinpicss) June 13, 2024
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
Jin wanted to express his love to ARMYs without making anyone uncomfortable. The event was 100% his idea, and he thought of everything. Read more below.
BTS’s Jin Exposes The Truth Behind The Fan Hug Event During Live Broadcast