Is BTS Jin set for a surprise role at the Paris 2024 Olympics? Tennis rumours spark excitement among ARMY

Just after wowing millions of people around the globe by representing his country, South Korea, as one of the 11,000 Paris 2024 Olympics torchbearers, it seems like global star Kim Seokjin, from one of the biggest groups in the world—BTS—is not yet done surprising fans.

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He had an interview with an official from the Paris Olympics and spoke about his love for tennis. However, what grabbed everyone's attention was the comment made by the official account under the video. They wrote, "Excited to see Jin on the tennis court," along with a heart-eye emoji.

This was enough to excite the BTS fandom, known as ARMY, who expressed happiness over the possibility of seeing more of Jin at the Olympics. However, some speculated that the Olympics account was just teasing them, as Jin's answer in the interview about whether he would participate in tennis or fencing at the Olympics revealed that he currently enjoys playing tennis as a hobby.

I think the Olympics is just teasing, because Jin gave an interview to them with a question if he'd rather participate in olympics event for tennis or fencing, and he answered he is already hobby playing tennis

But if he goes on the olympics court, that's so iconic pic.twitter.com/Uk8U3kL4hI

— gomooshin⁷ (@taesoothe) July 15, 2024

👀👀🫣 🎾 🏓 excited to see Jin on the tennis court 🎾 🏓??
What.....

Apropos... from the....IG @Paris2024

https://t.co/VGOg0eTfBI pic.twitter.com/Dya8bo6RpQ

— ℳ𝐢𝒉𝚊𝘦𝚕𝗮⁷⟬미하엘라⁷⟭♡(𝑦𝑜𝑜𝑛𝑔y)♡ ᥫ᭡🥢 ♡m𝑢s𝑒♡ (@Mihaela96028483) July 15, 2024

Official comment on Instagram by @Paris2024

“Excited to see Jin on the tennis court 😍” pic.twitter.com/RJRjdjtKeL

— JIN UPDATES (@seokjin_updates) July 15, 2024

Jin playing tennis these days with friends and can do 20 to 30 rallies 🔥🔥 that's so cool pic.twitter.com/JW6ALCP0z1

— Rena⁷∞ (@borahae_4_life) July 15, 2024

Despite his hectic schedule as a member of one of the world's most popular boy bands, Jin has on numerous occasions revealed moments from his tennis practice on social media, offering fans a look into his physical journey and improvement on the court.

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Now that Jin has completed his military service and returned to civilian life, he has happily resumed his love for tennis. In a recent Weverse video, he demonstrated his abilities with elegance, playfully asking his fans, "I'm good, right?" His return to the court not only demonstrated his physical talents but also included a personalized racket carrying his name.

Beyond his on-court abilities, Jin took the time to engage with ARMYs on Weverse, replying warmly to a sentimental throwback photo from a previous Run BTS! episode in which he was seen enjoying a tennis session.

i just love how he started playing tennis because of run bts and then it became a hobby he genuinely loves 🥹 i’m so happy he’s home and enjoying his life 🫂 pic.twitter.com/9Szqr2Ezo6

— jin ♡ (@morejinnie) July 2, 2024

More about Jin:

In addition to his historic role as an Olympic torchbearer, he is preparing to release his solo record later this year. He also finished filming for MBC's variety program "The Half-Star Hotel" on Lost Island, with episodes set to broadcast soon.

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