Jin has long been known in the entertainment industry for his acting ability, having majored in acting at the prestigious Konkuk University. Even non-fans have repeatedly praised the scenes in which Jin showcases his acting sкιℓℓs—whether in BTS’s music videos, his solo MVs, or reality shows. Experts have also spoken highly of his acting talent, despite the fact that he has not yet starred in a complete drama.
On the other hand, fans and netizens have spent years hoping that BTS’s Worldwide Handsome would one day appear on the small screen. When the school romance K-drama True Beauty began casting, Jin’s name surfaced across online communities and even trended on Naver, as many netizens believed he was perfect for the male lead role. At that time, Jin was fully occupied with music activities, so no miracle happened.
However, if you still truly desire it today, there might be a way. Recently, Netflix “recommended” a drama to fans—one through which you can essentially watch “Jin acting.” That drama is Dynamite Kiss, and Netflix wrote: “So many reasons to watch Dynamite Kiss, and the fact that he looks like Jin is the cherry on top.”
According to Netflix’s pick, rookie actor Kim Moo Joon, who is currently playing Seon Woo in Dynamite Kiss, is said to resemble Jin by about 70–80%. At times, pαѕѕersby even mistake him for the superstar when seeing him on screen. In the drama, Kim Moo Joon wears long, slightly wavy hair—very similar to Jin’s recent hairstyle. His facial features, especially his eyes and his cherry-like lips, immediately remind fans of Worldwide Handsome.
Kim Moo Joon is a young and promising actor who debuted in 2020. He is currently signed exclusively with 9Ato Entertainment, the agency known for representing Han So Hee.
Not only was he highlighted by Netflix, but Kim Moo Joon has also received many interesting reactions from viewers regarding his resemblance to Jin. On social media, fans have circulated clips showing scenes in which people genuinely thought Jin himself was acting in Dynamite Kiss. Others commented that Kim Moo Joon’s role allows them to imagine what Jin would look like if he ever starred in a romantic K-drama.
Fan comments about this amusing resemblance are widespread across online communities, including:
- I agree. I am watching (and rewatching) the episodes (so good!) and he really resembles Jin cause the hair style (The astronaut Jin) and lips are similar.
- I’ve been watching and agree! totally thought the actor resembled Jin lots (in action, more than pics) before I saw any of the social media posts. Both handsome, and with gentle/kind mannerisms, and that matching haircut hehe
- Do your job properly, netflix. Convince the real Jin to do acting.
- Their Gestures, mannerisms and facial expressions are so similar. But how a bout real Jin in a Netflix's drama in the future?
- Manifesting for actor Jin pls do your job Netflix, Please bring our jin to be an actor.. we really want to see jin become an actor
- Frrrr i watched the drama, his voice are different but overall looks he's seokjin twin. I think bc his hairstyle tho
- His mannerisms remind me so much of Jin that I love it and hate it at the same time bc I end up wishing he acted at least once
- Yeah my nonBTS fan kdrama buddy at work messaged me last week asking me if I thought the second lead looked like someone familiar to me … ie. Jin! I thought it was just my bangtan brain
- Jin’s hairstyle during that period was distinctive, and when I saw this person, Jin and his appearance at that time immediately came to mind.
- 24/7 think about seokjinnie only that's why I see him everywhere only him
Meanwhile, according to Nielsen кσяєα, episode 4 of Dynamite Kiss, which aired on the 20th, recorded a 6.3% rating, once again breaking its own record. The highest real-time rating even rose to 7.8%, proving the drama’s rising buzz.
кσяєαn media described Kim Moo Joon’s performance in Dynamite Kiss as “shaking up the rom-com landscape, displaying everything from sharp tension with Jang Ki Yong to unpredictable sparks of excitement with Woo Da Bi.”
Seon Woo (Kim Moo Joon) heightened the drama’s tension when he boldly declared to Ji Hyuk (Jang Ki Yong) that he was Da Rim’s (Ah Eunjin’s) husband, placing himself at the center of their rivalry. He also sparked a new emotional dynamic with Ha Young (Woo Da Bi), amplifying his multilayered charm. The scene where Seon Woo catches Ha Young in a princess carry when she nearly falls from a ladder felt like a clαѕѕic rom-com ending moment—sending viewers into a flutter.
“Dynamite Kiss” airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 9 p.m. on SBS!
