Upon his return from the military on June 12, Jin, the beloved member of BTS, headed to the 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center in Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi Province. Not missing a beat, Jin expressed his gratitude to fans by jumping straight into a packed schedule post-discharge. After the formalities in Yeoncheon, he made his way to HYBE’s Seoul headquarters in Yongsan, alongside BTS members, to greet fans via live stream.
In the broadcast, Jin shared a message for his fans, “I will be a Seokjin who will visit you often in the future. Thank you and love you to all the fans who waited for me.”
Incredible online traffic was seen during the live event, as reported by Big Hit Music. It saw over 900,000 viewers tuning in concurrently, with an audience spanning 211 countries and regions. The stream gathered a whopping 3.5 million views in total.
Jin’s return was a major event, prompting scores of fans to flock to the HYBE building, with an estimated 500 fans onsite according to police reports. For crowd management, 35 police officers were deployed.
Continuing the celebrations, Jin is expected to join the “2024 FESTA” at Seoul Olympic Stadium on June 14. The first segment of this fan-centric event will feature a selective free hug opportunity with 1,000 lucky fans.
Likewise, the festivities will progress with Jin hosting an additional 4,000 attendees, gifting them with live performances of about three songs.
Aside from Jin’s contributions, the ‘2024 FESTA’ will carry various other interactive fan experiences.
Source: Nate
FAQ about Jin’s Post-Military Activities
- When did Jin discharge from the military?
Jin completed his military service and was discharged on June 12. - What was Jin’s first activity post-discharge?
His first post-discharge activity was a live broadcast from HYBE headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul. - How many people watched Jin’s live stream?
Over 900,000 simultaneous viewers tuned into the broadcast, with a total of 3.5 million views. - Is Jin participating in any public events after his discharge?
Yes, Jin is set to participate in “2024 FESTA” at the Seoul Olympic Stadium, engaging with fans during a free hug event and a live performance for 4,000 attendees. - How many fans are expected to get a free hug from Jin?
Approximately 1,000 pre-selected fans will get to hug Jin at the private event.
