Excitement Grows for Upcoming RUN JIN Episode Featuring Park Hyung-sik
Fans of BTS and variety shows alike were abuzz on Tuesday, March 25, following the release of the latest episode of RUN JIN, hosted by BTS’ Jin. As the episode drew to a close, viewers were treated to an exciting preview that confirmed the South Korean actor Park Hyung-sik as a special guest in the next installment. This announcement sent ripples of excitement through the fandom and the wider online community.
The anticipation for this guest appearance stems from the fact that fans have yet to witness interactions between Jin and Park Hyung-sik on-screen. Additionally, many fans were quick to mention Taehyung, another BTS member, in discussions about the forthcoming episode. Taehyung and Park Hyung-sik previously collaborated in the popular 2017 K-drama series Hwarang, where they developed a solid friendship.
As members of the famed industry friendship group known as Wooga Squad, which also includes Park Seo-joon, Choi Woo-shik, and Peakboy, many fans speculate about how Taehyung would have loved to join the episode, were it not for his military enlistment obligations.
Fan Reactions to the Upcoming Episode
Fans took to social media to share their humorous predictions and expectations for the upcoming episode, especially regarding interactions around Taehyung. Here are some noteworthy fan reactions:
“Are they playing games? One game better be who knows Taehyung better.”
“Are they gonna fight for Taehyung’s hand in marriage?”said a fan on X.
“I can hear someone whining from the barracks rn!!!”commented another user.
“Never knew I was going to see Park Hyung-sik and Seok-jin in one frame,”added a fan.
Fans continued to amplify their excitement as the episode approached, with even more reactions surfacing:
“TAEHYUNG HAD THE CHANCE TO DO SOMETHING REALLY FUNNY HERE,”remarked a netizen.
“I know what they’re both fighting for,”stated another fan.
“Y’all do NOT understand what this means to ME. They match each other’s energy so well,”commented another user.
“I know who they’re fighting for, and I also know who might be punching the air in the barracks,”added one more user.
An Overview of RUN JIN
Since completing his military service in June 2024, BTS’ Jin—also known as Kim Seok-jin—has eagerly returned to his idol activities. One of his first ventures was launching his own variety series, RUN JIN, a spinoff of the beloved show RUN BTS.
The series premiered on August 13 and showcases Jin engaging in an array of challenges and activities. The inaugural episode featured Jin’s exhilarating climb up Mount Hallasan in Jeju as a celebration of his military discharge. Subsequent episodes have included entertaining visits to his former school, volunteering on a farm, and even learning wrestling techniques.
Furthermore, Jin frequently invites various celebrities and well-known figures to join him on the show. Notable guest appearances have included stars like TXT’s Yeonjun, actor Lee Yi-kyung, BTOB’s Seo Eun-kwang, MC Jonathan Yiombi, and many more.
Fans can look forward to fresh episodes every Tuesday on BTS’ official YouTube channel, ensuring a consistent stream of entertainment.