On March 13, 2025, Beomgyu of TXT celebrated his 24th birthday in a live broadcast on Weverse, engaging with fans and reflecting on his recent experiences. A notable topic of discussion was his time spent on BTS Jin’s variety show, RUN JIN, where he recounted a touching moment of support he received from Jin during a challenging period in his life.
In his heartfelt revelations, Beomgyu shared how Jin’s kindness had profoundly influenced him post his appearance on RUN JIN. He warmly recalled Jin often inviting him out for meals, including cooking grilled meat for him. This gesture provided essential emotional support at a time when Beomgyu felt particularly low. He expressed his appreciation, stating:
“I’ll start by talking about that. Starting from Run Jin, after I filmed that, Seokjin-hyung started looking after me a lot. We often had dinner together, and at that time, I was going through a bit of a cold season (a difficult time), so Seokjin-hyung called me to cheer me up and even grilled meat for me. We interacted a lot, he’s such a great person.”
Beomgyu expressed deep gratitude towards Jin, whom he described as not only kind-hearted but also someone who genuinely cares for others. He shared that Jin had even sent him a birthday message just prior to starting his live stream, which further underscored their close bond:
“Seokjin-hyung accepted it all so well, took care of me a lot, and even today, right around the time I was about to start this live, he sent me a message wishing me a happy birthday. He’s such a good person. Just from looking at him, he seems like a very kind person, and in reality, he truly is. He’s such a great sunbae-nim. I wanted to say this at least once.”
This exchange illuminated the strong camaraderie that exists between TXT and BTS, often characterizing their relationship as one between elder and younger brothers within the HYBE family.
Highlights of Beomgyu’s Participation in RUN JIN and Philanthropic Efforts
Beomgyu’s connection with Jin was further highlighted in episode 19 of RUN JIN, titled “Gymnastics Day,”which aired on January 28, 2025. In this episode, the two idols faced off in playful gymnastics challenges under the guidance of Olympic champion Yang Hak-seon. While Jin’s physical prowess shone through, Beomgyu tackled the competition with determination, resulting in a fun and entertaining episode.
RUN JIN, a spinoff from RUN BTS, began airing in August 2024 following Jin’s discharge from military service in June. The program gained traction for its engaging content featuring various celebrity participants.
In conjunction with his birthday festivities, Beomgyu also made a commendable donation of 30 million won to the Community Chest of Korea to support mental health and counseling initiatives for youth. As reported by Chosun Biz on March 13, this act marks Beomgyu’s second consecutive year donating to this important cause. He expressed his belief in the power of compassion, saying:
“I heard that my small act of kindness from last year helped those who were struggling mentally. I thought that being a source of strength for someone is a very meaningful thing, and that’s why I decided to donate again this year. I hope many people find comfort through me and, based on that strength, brightly and powerfully open up their futures.”
Meanwhile, TXT kicked off their world tour, ACT: PROMISE, beginning with a three-day concert in Incheon from March 7-9. The ambitious tour plans to cover 23 performances across 13 cities globally, including major European destinations like Barcelona, London, Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam.