The world speaks of Jin like this: He's cool, αωєsome, and unreachable. As the oldest member of BTS, world-clαѕѕ superstars, Jin is someone accustomed to such compliments.
But in the Netflix variety show 'Kian's Bizarre B&B', all the truth about him is revealed. Not as a celebrity, just one person, 'Kim Seok Jin', an employee of a extraordinary guest house called Kianjang.
Built on Ulleungdo Island, Kianjang breaks the variety show's formula with a bold lifestyle.
The accommodation is built on a barge at sea, with a 3.8m high entrance that can only be accessed by climbing, a kitchen that you have to climb up and down using a pole instead of stair, and outdoor beds that catch both the sun and the rain.
In that context, Jin had a consideration behind his refreshing laughter, sincerity melted into a joke uttered without thinking, a sense of responsibility coming first among people...
While Kian was suffering from the impracticality of the Kianjang he designed, Jin responded to him without hesitation. "I witnessed my brother doing strange things, so I volunteered to do theses things too."
A person who gave others the courage to live with their differences, without blaming or trying to correct them. The draft's confusion and regret were melted away by those words, replaced by a strong sense of solidarity.
On the other hand, Jin moved faster than anyone, worked the most, and attracted everyone's attention. Cooking, cleaning, and motivating his fellows. Although no one had ever ordered him to do it, he had become the 'all-rounded Jin' in this matter.
Guests coming to Kian's hostel felt awkward at first when they saw Jin, but they became falling in love with his charm then. Kian's Bizarre B&B is a space that made everyone reconsider who he was, not as the world-famous superstar.
This is also the reason why after Kian's Bizarre B&B was broadcasted, Jin received a lot of attention from non-fans and those who were not enthusiastic about BTS. On кσяєα's top online forum - theqoo, a topic has been viral, gathering a series of non-fans' favorite comments about Jin, including:
- Personally, Kian BBB is the most entertaining show I watched recently. I'm recommending this to everyone I know
- It's my first time getting to know BTS Jin seriously and he was so warm-hearted. I really like him a lot
- Watching Jin stay true to the original intent of the show made me think 'He really is the embodiment/anchor of principle'
- Jin's face is handsome but I find his mindset is more handsome/incredible
- I believe its thanks to Jin that the original identity of this show can be fully implemented. Whenever Kian is having a hard time, Jin is there to support.
- I've never had any interest in BTS but after watching the show, I started to really develop a strong liking for Jin!
- This show has become like a space where Jin's charm is gathering genuine gp fans!
- Jin not compromising while showing respect to Kian's style helped bring out a new side of Kian’s charm. The best part of Kian BBB is all three cast's charms are fully stadning out. No one is overshadowed by anyone. Even each guests' charm were well expressed in the show too. No one is shaded just as an object for comic fun. Everyone contribute to its fun. Each person brings such vibrant energy to the mix. The show's premise is quite provocative, but the content itself is quite warm and heartfelt, which I find so relaxing, and there's an almost subtle sense of healing too.
- I see Jin differently after watching this show. I always thought he was a funny guy but he is much more than that. He is like an anchor. The way he presents his ideas and excutes it and even the way he reminds others to stick to the original purpose even during Kian's absence. I felt he has a good leadership sкιℓℓs as he takes the initiative, being an example of others. Others followed him natually. He never complained even when it was raining but rathe slept till the morning despite the weather condition. So down to earth and also stready and principled.
- Carrying the luggages using the slides was so funny omg. And I didn't watch the ep when Jin appeared in Running man unfortunately, but wow he works so hard. He took the lead and was examplary. I love him. I also think Pd's choice of Je Ye-eun was the heaven's calling too. Such a great chemistry makers.
- Despite the challenging circumstances, Jin sends his trust to his boss while encouraging him, which I find both heartwarming and entertaining.
- Jin has a great personality! He embraces almost every tough requests. The poles, omg. How do they do it? But as a viewer, it was so fun!
- Such a refreshing cast combination. It was different from existing style shows, which I found it so amusing.
- I knew Jin was known for his good personality but I got to know about him more. I watch many YT shorts and got to see how considerate he is while putting other ppl's interest ahead of himself. His shoulders are so broad so I only saw his charm as a tall and handsome man previsouly as well as him being funny. But I really got to see his kind heard and good personality thru Kian's BBB. He is He's a person with a deep, sincere character, much like the richness of gomtang
Unlike celebrities who appear on variety shows to become famous, Jin's existence as someone who "truly came into this world to have fun", shines even brighter.
