ARMYs were already feeling emotional as BTS' eldest member Jin's beloved variety series 'Run Jin' aired its final episode. But just when fans thought they had made it through the end of the ride, BTS delivered another heartfelt twist, this time in the form of an emotional surprise video from rapper-dancer of the group J-Hope that left Jin in tears.
On May 27, Run Jin aired its 36th and final episode, closing the curtain on a light-hearted series that captured Jin's solo charm, wit, and warmth that kept fans going until the group's official return. As part of a farewell celebration, the show's crew surprised Jin with a special tribute video, but what truly took him by surprise was a segment featuring his fellow BTS member, J-Hope.
From the moment J-Hope's voice began, Jin's smile gave away his joy. "Hey, it's J-Hope; what's he doing?" he chuckled, clearly not expecting the heartfelt cameo. But as the video played on and J-Hope's message deepened, Jin's smile faded into quiet emotion, eyes welling up with tears as he absorbed his friend's words.
Watch the clip below:
In the video, J-Hope shared a touching tribute to Jin's effort and heart throughout the show. He said, "Our Seokjin hyung is someone who always makes everybody laugh. I'm sure you just had fun watching the show, but he always thought long and hard about what he could do to make ARMY happy. He really is a fool who thinks only about ARMY. He does his best even in the toughest moments, and when he finds himself in an unfamiliar environment, he naturally fits in. That's who our Seokjin hyung is."
The surprise video concluded with J-Hope expressing, "Seokjin hyung, you made us all very happy. Thanks for all your hardwork. I love you!"
As those words played over clips of Jin's most hilarious and heartwarming moments on the show, Jin looked visibly touched and emotional, stopping back tears from flowing. It was a rare moment of vulnerability, showing just how meaningful these bonds are, both among BTS members and with their fans.
