From Jin's Torch-carrying moment to female athletes crushing on V aka Taehyung: ARMYs and their BTS obsession at Paris Olympics 2024

While the Paris Olympics 2024 has come to an end, discussions about the Summer Olympic Games continue to thrive. From epic memes and iconic moments to the challenges faced by the host nation, the conversation around the event is expected to persist with the upcoming Paralympics on the horizon.

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After athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team (EOR) competed in 329 events across 32 sports and 48 disciplines, several standout moments emerged. Among them was the widespread fascination with the world’s biggest boy group—BTS.

Many female fans and sportswomen expressed their admiration for the BTS members, who are currently fulfilling their mandatory service in the South Korean military. Let’s take a look.

Jin carrying the Torch:

After being released from military service, the oldest member, Jin, proudly took part as the Olympic torchbearer in Paris. Fans greeted the K-pop idol with enthusiasm on July 14 at the Louvre Museum in France. Many even brought flags bearing his name, "Kim Seok-jin," as a sign of support.

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

성화만큼이나 따듯하고 눈부셨던 진🔥
#오늘의진 #Jin #진 #BTS #방탄소년단 #올림픽 #Olympics #파리2024 #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/x60dHP7soa

— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) July 14, 2024

Huh Mi Mi's love for V:

The 22-year-old Judo competitor declared she is a big fan of Taehyung after winning the silver medal in the women's 57kg category. With a shy smile, she said, "I've always wanted to meet V, but I wonder if I can meet him as a silver medalist instead of a gold medalist." She went on to say that BTS songs are her energy source and make her feel better if she's having a bad day.

South Korean's national Judo team member Heo Mimi who received a silver medal in the women's judo event at the 2024 Paris Olympics,she mentioned Taehyung, her favorite celebrity.

“I'd like to meet V someday, but I wonder if I'll be able to meet him because i'm a silver medalist+ pic.twitter.com/0tZxYlGmg7

— 텽 (@mybwits) July 30, 2024

BT21 clips:

Duangaksorn Chaidee, a Thai Olympic weightlifter, showed off her love for BTS by wearing some BT21 hair clips. Of the two clips, one was with Jungkook's "COOKY" and the other featuring Jimin's "CHIMMY." Additionally, she also had an old photo of herself next to a large plush "TATA" (belongs to V).

#BTSARMY COMPETING AT THE @Olympics in PARIS, Wearing her #Chimmy & #Kookie hair clips! She must have felt so supported with Kookie's amazing muscles🤭🥹🫶🏅#btsarmypromise2025 pic.twitter.com/67BZvF54hj

— Living Bangtan 7 💜's #BTS #OT7 (@LivingBangtan7) August 13, 2024

BTS tattoo:

Italian gymnast Elisa Lorio caught everyone's attention for a surprising Korean tattoo on her back. The tattoo, which read "Love yourself" in Korean was quickly linked to BTS. She made it clear that her tattoo was a tribute to BTS. In fact, she has a whole highlight for all BTS updates she loves with the caption being the iconic purple heart.

[@Olympic]
"Love yourself(당신 자신을 사랑하세요)💜"
The Italian women team won a silver medal in the women's all-around final in Paris 2024, winning the medal after the second women's all-around silver medal after the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics in Italy. Elisa Iorio, who competed… https://t.co/XcnxF63Uqo pic.twitter.com/paSGGqsuzi

— star_jin (@nightstar1201) August 2, 2024

Yoshizawa Coco wants to meet Taehyung

Japanese skateboarder revealed that she is a fan of Taehyung. In a clip from Nippon TV's show "Cream Stew: The Legendary Paris Olympic Medalists 31 People Gather," the gold medalist was asked whom she would like to meet, and she mentioned V.

Yoshizawa Coco, 2024 Paris Olympics Skateboard Women's Street Gold Medalist, mention in an interview on Nippon TV that the celebrity she want to meet the most is Kim Taehyung!pic.twitter.com/N7aiv3Sebd

— V STREAM 💘 (@tetestream) August 14, 2024

Shin Yu Bin and V's interaction:

The table tennis player received a heartfelt message of encouragement from Taehyung. Shin Yu Bin, a dedicated ARMY member and big BTS fan, expressed her gratitude on Instagram, saying, "I'll keep going! Thank you."

Taehyung impact 💜🔥
What we cannot leave out is that we know that Shin Yubin is a fan of BTS, and V-ssi posted his support even though he is in the military.

Yes, I think Shin Yubin will really cheer up.
+ pic.twitter.com/38qtLNgq63

— sza°LMA¹B🎷 (@sza_thv) July 29, 2024

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