BTS’s Jin Jokes About His Looks Helping Him Get Into University: "Maybe My Face Played a Part!"
BTS’s Jin recently showed off his signature confidence about his "Worldwide Handsome" looks! On October 29, Jin appeared on the YouTube channel "Neighborhood Star K" in a video titled "We won’t say much. Our Donske is world-class. BTSJin, can you believe this?"
In the video, host Jonathan brought up an impressive moment, saying, "You even carried the Olympic torch for the Paris Olympics and did an interview with a French reporter in Korean—it’s something that makes Korea proud!"
Jin replied, "I didn’t expect to be speaking Korean in a place like France. It really caught me off guard."
Jonathan then asked about Jin’s early acceptance into Konkuk University’s Film and Theater Department, saying, "You were accepted through early admissions from a regular high school. Didn’t you work hard to get in?"
Jin responded with a laugh, "The practical exam was really important, so I think I got lucky. Back in my day, there was this joke that Konkuk University looked a lot at faces. So I wonder if my looks helped me a bit," making everyone laugh.
He also admitted, "During my first years after debut, I hardly knew my schedule without my manager. I’d even text my professor to excuse me from class. Honestly, I just barely graduated!"
Fans loved hearing Jin’s playful confidence and his humor about his journey through university.
Architect Calls Out KBS Drama for Hammering Nails Into Cultural Heritage Site—What Really Happened?
A recent KBS drama shoot starring Girls' Generation's Seohyun and 2PM's Taecyeon has sparked controversy after accusations of damaging a UNESCO World Heritage site.
On January 2, architect Min Seo Hong took to Facebook to criticize the production of the upcoming drama I Took the Male Lead's First Night, which used Byeongsan Seowon, a historic Korean Confucian academy, as a filming location.
His post, titled "An Account of What I Witnessed at Byeongsan Seowon," detailed shocking allegations about the crew's actions.
Min shared that he visited Byeongsan Seowon on December 30, only to find the site bustling with drama staff.
"As I approached, I saw crew members moving around. At first, I didn’t realize it was a filming set, but when I entered the seowon, I felt uneasy knowing this historic site was being used this way," he wrote.
What he saw inside was alarming. According to Min, props were scattered throughout the seowon, and staff were hammering nails into wooden pillars to hang lights.
When he confronted them, they reportedly dismissed his concerns, saying, "We already have permission from Andong City. If you’re curious, contact them."
Determined to take action, Min contacted Andong City’s Cultural Heritage Department. A city official admitted they had approved the filming but appeared unaware of the damage being done.
"When I asked if they knew about the nails in the wooden pillars, they seemed flustered and promised to order their removal immediately,"Min shared.
Experts later informed Min that incidents like this aren’t uncommon, with some modern heritage sites even being dismantled for filming. "People might think hammering nails is minor, but in traditional Korean houses, it’s a big deal to even drive in one nail. For cultural heritage, this should never happen," he said.
Min’s biggest concern is the decision to allow such a valuable site, designated as Historic Site No. 260 and a UNESCO World Heritage site, to be used for filming at all. "This was a KBS drama production, and it’s deplorable that they showed such little care for cultural heritage," he added.
The drama, I Took the Male Lead's First Night, is already drawing backlash before its release, with many netizens expressing anger over the alleged damage to the historic site. Comments online include:
"Why are cultural heritage sites being used as filming locations in the first place?"
"If this is true, KBS owes an apology not just to viewers but to the nation."
"Respect for cultural heritage should come before making a drama."
Neither KBS nor the drama's production team has released an official statement regarding the allegations.
However, the issue has sparked heated debate, with many calling for stricter regulations on the use of heritage sites for filming.
