Within BTS, if there were a list of the most “dangerous” members whenever the group is preparing to roll out a new project, V and RM would undoubtedly be among the first names mentioned. Both are known for having a hard time containing their excitement and frequently letting things slip that are supposed to be kept under wraps until the very last moment. That’s why whenever BTS shows even the slightest movement, ARMYs closely analyze every word and facial expression from the two, hoping to catch any possible spoilers.

When it comes to V in particular, his “uncontrollable spoiling” has practically become legendary. There was even an instance when V personally shared part of a magazine photoshoot project ahead of time simply because he knew ARMYs would love it. Even when the company was clearly unhappy and asked him to delete the post, he stood his ground without hesitation, to the point that even the staff had no choice but to give up.

And during a recent 4 a.m. livestream with Jin and Jungkook, history nearly repeated itself — thankfully, Jin is not someone who’s easy to trap. This time, V didn’t spoil his own project. Instead, he decided to dig for information from Jin, even attempting to spark an enticing “rumor” about the group’s eldest member right before the New Year, sending ARMYs worldwide into a frenzy of speculation.

The situation unfolded as the trio were chatting animatedly about why the three of them ended up partying until dawn. Out of nowhere, V turned to Jin and said, “Jin-ssi, there was a rumour that you’re showing soмєтнing cool next year.” Both Jin and Jungkook reacted at the same time, visibly confused: “What?”

Not stopping there, V continued to “add fuel to the fire”: “If I say it this way, then he’ll probably prepare soмєтнing. Jin-ssi, I heard that you’re preparing soмєтнing?” At that point, Jin decided to shut down V’s probing immediately, firmly responding, “WE GOTTA PREPARE FOR THE TOUR NEXT YEAR, do what!” Meanwhile, Jungkook, still flustered, chimed in, “I was so surprised when I heard about that news~”

It seemed like Jin’s declaration should have put an end to the amusing exchange — but no. V refused to give up and kept trying to extract more information for ARMYs: “I heard you’re preparing soмєтнing while doing the tour~ Heard it’s sooo cool~” Surprisingly, Jin remained almost brutally clear-headed, replying in a savage tone, “This is the first time I’m hearing about this????” — officially extinguishing every rumor V had planted within just a few minutes.

Even with alcohol already in his system, Jin showed no shortage of caution when dealing with the younger member’s tricks. No wonder that near the end of the conversation, Jin explained: “The moment we turned on the live, the alcohol completely wore off. And I suddenly came to my senses. I said, ‘If you want, let’s do it,’ but I was worried first. Since I’m the hyung to the two of you, I was afraid my heart would hurt if anything happened,” adding, “If anything inappropriate is said after drinking, I’ll turn off the live immediately.” No matter how tipsy he might have been, in front of millions of viewers, he still managed himself well enough not to cross any lines.

Jin’s discretion and sense of responsibility left even V — the member famous for spoiling — completely defeated. If V is considered the “spoiler king,” then Jin is undoubtedly the “vault keeper,” quietly safeguarding BTS’s plans and strategies whenever the group is preparing for major projects. Some fans even joke that Jin is the true “savior” of BigHit Music’s media team whenever BTS is on the verge of a comeback or a new tour.

Still, fans couldn’t be more delighted by the playful battle of wits between V and Jin, feeling that this lighthearted chemistry among the members is exactly what they’ve been longing for now that BTS has finally returned after three long years:

- Not them creating rumours themselves. THEY ARE SO CHAOTIC and I LOVE IT

- He said NO MORE SOLO WE GOTTA LOCK IN FOR THE MFKING OT7 TOUR

- Tae just spreading rumours and Jin clocking it then

- This is how rumours spread. They're so funny omg I love them lol

- Omgggg Jin what are you preparing for. Taehyung please drink more and spill the tea bro. I know your habit boy

- them making their own rumours lmfao or are they gas lighting Jin?

- The way V is rage baiting Jin but he was sober and clever enough to outsmart his younger member

- help he’s giving Jin a taste of his own medicine. this little gossip

- Is he tipsy and spoiling stuff or tipsy and just making stuff up?

- V really tried to start a whole rumor at 4AM and Jin said ‘absolutely not on my watch

- This shows V is the spoiler king and Jin is the final boss of BigHit’s media team

- Jin being slightly tipsy but still shutting down spoilers like a professional

- V: drops bait. Jin: deletes the entire fishing rod

- Even alcohol couldn’t make Jin spill anything. That man is BUILT for responsibility