BTS’ Jin Unveils His True Love in a Witty Ad for Otoki Jin Ramen

BTS member Jin, also known as Kim Seokjin, recently expressed his affection through a creative new advertisement for Otoki Jin Ramen. The video, titled Jinjja Love, was released on March 13, 2025, across the brand’s official social media platforms, providing fans with a delightful blend of humor and nostalgia.

Romantic Comedy and K-drama Vibes

In the advertisement, Jin elegantly walks through rain while holding a cheerful yellow umbrella—an iconic symbol often featured in popular K-dramas such as Lovely Runner and Business Proposal. The plot thickens as Jin’s gaze locks onto a woman enjoying ramen, suggesting she represents his true love. Yet, humorously, he starts to visualize ramen ingredients all around him, even finding himself in a surreal scene of walking on a river of ramen.

“I really miss you. I see you everywhere. I can’t take it anymore,” he expresses poignantly in the video.

A Hilarious Farewell to Love

The advertisement culminates with Jin relishing a bowl of Jin Ramen in his home, a clever metaphor representing his reunion with his beloved ramen. Social media was lit up by fans’ joyous responses and laughter, finding the ad both relatable and cleverly executed.

Fan Reactions and Reflections

Many fans drew parallels between this advertisement and a memorable scene from Jin’s Super Tuna music video, where he humorously proposed to a tuna fish. The quirky concept and striking cinematography received widespread praise.

“Our rivals are tuna and ramen,”mused one fan.

“It’s funny how everyone assumed he’d have a romantic MV first, only to end up with ramen and fish!”another fan remarked.

A Unique Brand Collaboration

Numerous fans appreciated the inventive humor in the advert, calling it highly creative and sharing their amusing thoughts on the love story—albeit a comically unconventional one—featuring ramen as the main character.

“From proposing to tuna to falling in love with ramen, JIN truly encapsulates ‘never let them know your next move’!”one fan quipped.

“Why is Jin perpetually so entertaining? He’s got music, a fish co-star, and now a ramen lover role!”another netizen wrote.

A Touching Memory from Military Days

In tandem with the advertisement, Jin shared a poignant memory related to his service in the military. He reminisced about his first taste of cravings comfort when he received Jin Ramen as a recruit.

“The first ramen I had in the military was Jin Ramen. After a month of not having anything special, it was a delightful treat!” he recalled.

Upcoming Projects and Future Releases

On February 26, 2025, Jin was named the global brand ambassador for Otoki Jin Ramen, a move highlighting his continued connection with the brand after their previous collaboration in 2022. In addition, Jin is actively engaging fans through his solo variety show, Run Jin, with the next episode set to air on March 18, 2025, featuring special guests Matsushige Yutaka and Kangnam.