BTS Jin In Paris Olympics Torch Relay 2024: Check Out The Pics And Videos

BTS member Jin carried the Olympic flame in Paris, near the Louvre Museum on July 14, 2024. This honour came shortly after he completed his mandatory military service in South Korea. The Paris 2024 Olympics is set to be a grand celebration of sports, culture, and global unity. One of the most anticipated events leading up to the games is the Olympic torch relay. Sharing Jin's picture on Twitter The Olympic Games Twitter handle wrote, “11 days to go until #Paris2024! Watch the Torch get closer and closer with @bts_bighit Jin @Paris2024”

11 days to go until #Paris2024! 🇫🇷
👀 Watch the Torch get closer and closer with @bts_bighit Jin 🔥@Paris2024pic.twitter.com/zZ2rHiTTRX

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 14, 2024

This year, the relay has garnered even more excitement with the announcement that BTS's Jin will be one of the torchbearers. The Paris 2024 Olympics is scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024, in France. 

BTS Jin Participates In Paris 2024 Olympics Torch Relay 

[REPLAY] TORCHBEARER KIM SEOKJIN AT PARIS OLYMPICS pic.twitter.com/57qH1VYSTX

— BTS LINK⁷ (@btslinkita) July 14, 2024

BTS Jin participated in the torch relay for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, representing the Republic of Korea. He carried the torch at the iconic Louvre Museum. Jin departed from Seoul to Paris on July 11. The Olympic flame, initially ignited in Olympia, Greece, on April 16, 2024, is set to arrive in Paris on July 26 for the grand opening of the Olympics. The relay will feature around 10,000 torchbearers, including Jin, travelling through 400 cities in France and some international locations. Sharing Jin's picture on Twitter BTS Twitter handle wrote, “The Olympic Games, Paris 2024 with #Jin

Jin was as warm and dazzling as Seonghwa”

[#오늘의방탄] The Olympic Games, Paris 2024 with #Jin

성화만큼이나 따듯하고 눈부셨던 진🔥
#오늘의진#Jin#진#BTS#방탄소년단#올림픽#Olympics#파리2024#Paris2024pic.twitter.com/x60dHP7soa

— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) July 14, 2024

Jin's role in the relay also emphasises the importance of youth and pop culture in contemporary global events. By involving influential figures like Jin, the Olympics can reach a broader audience, particularly younger generations who look up to him and BTS as role models.

Check out the pictures and videos below: 

#Jin proudly carries the flame at the Olympics Torch Relay in Paris on Bastille day with just 11 days to go until #Paris2024! 🇫🇷!👏👨‍🎤🔦🔥◯‍◯‍◯‍◯‍◯🏅🏆🏟🇫🇷👑❤️‍🔥💙

OLYMPIC TORCHBEARER JIN
JIN CARRIES THE FLAME #JinxOlympics2024#석진_성화들고_달려pic.twitter.com/v0YRCDLQz8pic.twitter.com/5SzJR8PN70

— World Music Awards (@WORLDMUSICAWARD) July 15, 2024

HIS SMILE WHEN SUPER TUNA STARTED

OLYMPIC TORCHBEARER JIN
PRIDE OF KOREA JIN
JIN AT PARIS OLYMPICS
#조각상탈출_김석진_루브르성화봉송#달려라석진_성화봉송한국대표#방탄소년단진#JINpic.twitter.com/IrVtldZQcq

— steph hugged jin 🫂 (@gomdorichick) July 14, 2024

— oficialmente #JIN terminó su recorrido con la antorcha TODO FUE HERMOSOOOOO.🥺😭

JINLYMPICS
JIN CARRIES THE FLAME
OLYMPIC TORCHBEARER JIN
PRIDE OF KOREA JIN
JIN AT PARIS OLYMPICS#JinxOlympics2024pic.twitter.com/Ex17Vd9Caa

— Nad ⁷🍏 콩꽃 ᴹᵘˢᵉ (@jmygmochis) July 14, 2024

[📸 PHOTOS]#ParisOlympics2024 Torch Relay | Torchbearer #Jin of BTS (7)

[source: K-media]
OLYMPIC TORCHBEARER JIN#JinxOlympics2024pic.twitter.com/JzEQqN0QUQ

— BTS PICS FOLDER 📁 (@btspicstwt_) July 14, 2024

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Who Is BTS Jin?

Kim Seok-jin, known as Jin, is a member of the globally renowned South Korean boy band BTS. Since their debut in 2013, BTS has taken the world by storm with their music, choreography, and messages of self-love and resilience. The group has broken numerous records, won countless awards, and built a diverse and dedicated fan base known as ARMY.

Jin is set to release a solo album later this year and has finished filming for an MBC variety show titled ‘The Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island’. The episodes are scheduled to air soon.

Jin, often referred to as Worldwide Handsome by fans and media alike, is not only known for his charming looks but also for his vocal talent and charismatic stage presence. Beyond music, Jin has been actively involved in philanthropic efforts, supporting various causes and using his platform to promote positive change.

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What Is The Olympic Torch Relay?

The Olympic torch relay is a tradition that dates back to the ancient Greek Olympics, as per the Olympic's official website. The flame represents peace, unity, and friendship, embodying the spirit of the games. The selection of torchbearers is a prestigious honour, given to individuals who have made significant contributions to society or have inspired others through their actions. Jin's inclusion as a torchbearer is a testament to his influence and the positive impact of BTS on a global scale especially after Jin came back from his military service. 

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