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JIN from the group BTS made Paris, France scream.
JIN visited yesterday the torchbearers of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. This day was all the more special as it marked the anniversary of the French Revolution.
JIN said through his agency Big Hit Music:
“It’s an honor to be a part of such a significant moment. Thanks to ARMYs (official name of the fandom), I was able to play an incredible role as a torchbearer. Thank you very much.“
“I was so nervous that I didn’t know what time it was, but I was able to finish it as much as possible because many people there cheered for me loudly,” he said.
Furthermore, JIN said, “I hope that all members of the Korean national team who participated in the Olympics will achieve good results through their hard work, and I will support them wholeheartedly. I hope that there will be a lot of interest in the 17th Paralympic Games in Paris, which will be held in August this year”, and added: “I will also work harder and show you good performances.”
The streets were filled with people gathered to cheer JIN even before his appearance. People gathered on the sidewalks, holding banners with JIN engraved on them, chanting his name, and could not hide their enthusiasm.
Especially when JIN appeared in Rue de Rivoli, the atmosphere reached its peak. Dressed in the official torch relay uniform, JIN showed off his unparalleled visuals that lit up Paris, and when he handed over the Olympic flame to the lead runner who was riding a bicycle, loud cheers and applause erupted throughout the street.
JIN attracted attention by running as a porter connecting a significant district of Paris. He continued the torch relay from the intersection of rue Rivoli to Place du Carrousel. JIN handed over the torch to Sandra Laoura, former member of the French freestyle ski team, in front of the Louvre pyramid. After a 10-minute torch relay, he concluded his role by greeting the audience.
The “Paris 2024 Summer Olympics” torch relay started in April in Olympia, Greece, and will travel to 64 regions, including the city center and beaches of France, until the 26th. JIN and the torchbearers spread the message of harmony and peace while visiting historical places symbolizing the host country.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS BTS, Big hit Music
