The ‘world star’s ‘easygoing attitude was popular.

Global group BTS member Jin(Kim Seok-jin)is captivating fans around the world with his honest and candid appearance, leaving behind his flashy stage presence, through the Netflix entertainment program’ Daehwajang Gianjang ‘.

‘ Daehwajang Gianjang ‘tells the story of broadcasters Gian84, Jin, and Ji Ye-eun running a guesthouse for youth called’ Gianjang ‘on Ulleungdo Island.There is an actual guesthouse on the sea, so to check in, you have to climb a 3.8m high rock wall, and to check out, you have to go down a large slide.

This program is also gathering attention as it is the first variety show that Jin has appeared on regularly, aside from his own content’ Run BTS ‘where he appears with the members of BTS.It will be aired three times over three weeks, and was first released on the 8th.

In the program, Jin is the vice president and staff member who is in charge of the guests’ meals and the entire guesthouse.He is an all-rounder who can do anything.Gian84 is the owner of the guesthouse, and Ji Ye-eun is the lowest-ranking staff member who welcomes the guests.

What stood out in the previous episode was the true nature of Jin, a natural person.As the eldest member of the group, he takes on all the dirty work, and even when it comes to entertainment, he doesn’t back down.He is known as ‘MacGygin’ because he can do everything from cooking to various dishes, cleaning, and maintenance.

‘Daehwajang Gianjang’ started off at 3rd place in the Netflix ‘Top 10 Series’ category after its first release on the 8th, and reached 1st place on the 12th, 4 days after its release.

At a press conference held at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul on the 15th, Jin said, “Actually, this program was the first schedule I chose after being discharged(last year),” and “But from the moment I went there, I thought I hated the president(Kian84),” causing laughter.

He continued, “Even when I win an award(with BTS), I still get contacted by four or five people.I don’t have many friends, but this is the first time that more than ten people contacted me and said it was fun.” He continued, “This is the first time in my life that I’ve received this many contacts.I really want to thank the CEO and Yerin.”

Jin emphasized, “Although it is physically demanding, I thought that the core of this program was ‘fun enough to make you dizzy.’ If we made it a little more comfortable, it wouldn’t be ‘Gianjang.’ If there were safety issues, I accepted it, but I would never compromise.”



Reporter Lee Jeong- annjoy@donga.com

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