BTS's Jin has wowed fans with his amazing visuals since his military discharge.

On August 5, Jin shared several selfies on his personal SNS with the caption "Peach." In the photos, Jin is seen enjoying a peach while sitting on a red sofa. His short haircut, noticeable since his recent discharge, caught everyone's eye.

Jin also showed off his fashion sense. Even in a simple white t-shirt and jeans, he impressed fans with his tall figure and stylish look.

Jin was discharged from the army on June 12, having served as a sergeant in the 5th Infantry Division in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province. BTS members visited the base to celebrate, causing quite a stir.

During the visit, RM, who was in the military band, played BTS's hit song "Dynamite" on the saxophone. J-Hope gave Jin a warm hug, and Jimin, V, and Jungkook followed with their own hugs to congratulate him. Suga, who is serving as a social service worker, was not able to attend.

The next day, June 13, Jin joined the offline event '2024 FESTA' in Songpa-gu, Seoul, celebrating BTS’s debut with fans. He took part in the 'Jin's Greetings' hug event with 1,000 fans and performed on stage in the event 'June 13, 2024: Seokjin, Clear Weather,' showing different sides of himself.

On July 14, Jin was a torchbearer for the '2024 Paris Summer Olympics,' a special event coinciding with France's National Day.

Jin said, "It was an honor to take part in such a meaningful event. Thanks to ARMY for their support, I was able to fulfill this role. I was nervous, but the cheers from the crowd helped me do my best. I hope South Korean athletes do well in the Olympics, and I also hope the '17th Paris Paralympics' gets a lot of attention. I will continue to work hard and show my best side."

In Paris, Jin carried the torch from Rivoli Street to Carrousel Plaza and handed it over to former French freestyle skier Sandra Laoura in front of the Louvre Museum’s pyramid. After a 10-minute relay, he waved goodbye to the audience.

With Jin's discharge marking the start, BTS will slowly wrap up their military hiatus. Next up is J-Hope, who is set to be discharged on October 17.

The other members will follow, with RM and V discharging on June 10, 2025, and Jimin and Jungkook on June 11, 2025. Suga, currently a social service worker, will be discharged on June 21, 2025.

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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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