[MediMental News Reporter Park Min-woo] Jin of the K-pop group BTS grabbed the public’s attention with visuals that make it seem as if the world from a game has been brought into real life. On the 27th, Jin posted multiple photos on his social media showing his visit to Maple Island set up at Lotte World in Seoul. In the photos, Jin paired a sophisticated check-pattern jacket with casual jeans, exuding a dandy yet refreshing charm.
His sculpted facial features and translucent skin drew admiration, and his superior proportions made him stand out even amid the crowd. In particular, a full-body photo that highlights his long legs earned praise among fans, calling it the “appearance of a real-life game character.” Netizens have expressed positive reactions to the simple and cute hobbies enjoyed by a global artist and are responding enthusiastically to the harmony between Jin and MapleStory characters.
Jin’s deep fan passion that began in his teens, the star of the “MapleStory” collaboration
Jin, who is currently carrying out a second collaboration with Nexon’s flagship game MapleStory, celebrating its 23rd anniversary this year, revealed his deep love for the game on-site. He held a Pink Bean doll and flashed a bright smile, while carefully looking over sculptural pieces that perfectly recreated the game’s background—unable to hide his enjoyment.
Jin is widely known as a longtime MapleStory fan who has enjoyed the game since his teen years. Beyond simply serving as a promotional model, he played a pivotal role in this project based on his high understanding of not just the game’s content, but its entire system. Following “Commuter Hero Kim Seokjin,” which made a big splash in 2022, the recently released video “Commuter Hero Kim Seokjin Returns” is currently racking up explosive views. In the content, Jin proposed an ingenious idea, proving his capabilities as a producer.
The king of communication, special rapport with users through “Amay-Jin Hottime”
On the 22nd, Jin held an “Amay-Jin Hottime” event in which he personally logged into the game server and communicated with users in real time. With excellent hosting skills and witty talk, Jin successfully led the event. Participating users received “Jin’s lucky gifts,” and Jin’s humorous yet warm attitude became a hot topic within the game community.
The event was so successful that even the general public who doesn’t usually enjoy MapleStory praised Jin’s hosting abilities. Existing users also recognize Jin not as just a model, but as a true member of the game, and are showing full support. This collaboration—where the artist’s sincerity and consideration for fans combine—has been evaluated as a model example of corporate marketing.
A world tour that lights up Florida in the U.S., the fantastic live performance by the “Visual King”
Meanwhile, BTS—Jin’s group— is currently carrying out the “BTS WORLD TOUR ARIRANG IN TAMPA” performance at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, U.S., drawing major attention. Continuing from the 26th and 27th, this show runs through the 29th (Korean time), and, as BTS’s first stop on its U.S. tour, it has everyone around the world’s ARMY focused on it.
On stage, Jin overwhelmed the audience not only with dazzling performances but also with steady, unwavering vocals. Even amid intense choreography, he delivered flawless high notes and an emotionally resonant vocal tone, earning extravagant praise from local media and fans alike. With his standout activities spanning solo work, a game collaboration, and the group’s world tour, global fans are gathering expectations for what Jin will do next.
