6 New Facts About Jin BTS That Fans Might Not Know: Tennis Pro - Potato Allergy

Kapanlagi.com - Worldwide Handsome is a nickname often given to Jin BTS. His extraordinary visuals easily captivate anyone who sees him. However, his handsome face is just an old fact.

The oldest member of BTS recently revealed new facts that many fans may not know. He didn't do it through a special interview, but Jin revealed them in several recent episodes of Run BTS!.

Some facts will amaze you, while others may make you sad. Here are the latest facts about Jin BTS that you must know, especially if you claim to be a true ARMY!

1. Tennis Pro

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In episode 129 of Run BTS!, the members played tennis accompanied by a professional coach. Many BTS members thought that J-Hope would be the luckiest in this challenge.

Aside from being quite experienced, J-Hope has often expressed that if he didn't debut as a K-Pop idol, he would fulfill his dream of becoming a professional tennis player.

However, surprisingly, Jin BTS appeared to be the most natural in his gameplay during the match. It was as if he was very experienced. No wonder the coach praised him, because he's really good at playing tennis.

2. No Longer Cooking Hobby

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Jin BTS is known to be really good at cooking among the other BTS members. He even has a special segment called 'Eat Jin' that is often aired on VLive. In several occasions, including BTS variety shows, Jin is usually assigned to cook together with Suga.

However, in episode 125 of Run BTS! with a famous Korean chef, Baek Jong Won, Jin revealed that he is no longer continuing his cooking hobby. This is because Jin is allergic to some ingredients, including garlic which is often used as the main seasoning.

3. Having a Childhood Friend Who Became a Famous Actor

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In early January 2021, BTS fans once again discussed old pre-debut photos of Jin while studying abroad in Australia. In the photo, Jin can be seen taking a picture with three of his childhood friends.

Interestingly, one of his childhood friends from Australia turned out to be Mitchell Hope, who is now known as a talented young actor and model from Australia.

Mitchell is known for his role as Ben in the  Descendants film trilogy. Unfortunately, their busy schedules have prevented them from confirming with each other. Fans hope that these two successful stars can interact with each other someday, even if it's just through social media.

4. Heavy Fans of Veteran Korean Actor Kim Nam Gil

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Before debuting as a successful K-Pop idol singer and songwriter, Jin initially aspired to be an actor. He is even an alumnus of one of Korea's prestigious universities, Konkuk University, majoring in film. 

Furthermore, Jin often chooses veteran Korean actors as his role models, including Kim Nam Gil. This actor has starred in several hit Korean dramas, such as  Pandora, Memoir of a Murderer, The Pirates, and  Portrait of a Beauty.

Although Jin has not officially debuted in various Korean dramas or films as an actor to this day, Kim Nam Gil knows and feels honored when Jin, who he considers a global star, idolizes him.

Finally, they were able to meet in person when Kim Nam Gil presented the Daesang or the highest award to BTS on the stage of the 2021 Golden Disc Awards.

5. He Knows His Twin in Webtoon

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In 2018, the webtoon True Beauty became so popular, especially because the character Suho looks so much like Jin from BTS. Interestingly, it's not just the fans who noticed it, Jin himself also thinks the same.

When a fan uploaded a photo of Jin from BTS alongside a photo of the character Suho on Weverse, Jin replied, "Oh, both the illustration and the real person are really handsome."

Although Jin didn't actually play the character Suho, the drama version of True Beauty that was released in 2021 achieved great success, both in Korea and globally.

6. Potato Allergy

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Last but not least, Jin from BTS revealed in one episode of Run BTS! that he is actually allergic to potatoes. This information saddened the fans, especially those who just found out, because previously it was only known that he was allergic to garlic.

"I went to the doctor because I felt itchy all over my body. I was so surprised when the doctor told me not to consume garlic. Just imagine, what kind of food can I eat that doesn't contain garlic?" Jin explained.

Now, in the latest episode of Run BTS!, Jin revealed that he cannot eat potatoes because it can cause an allergic reaction. What makes fans sad is that his potato allergy is even worse than his garlic allergy.

He can still eat dishes that contain garlic like kimchi, but he can hardly eat potatoes. That's why he no longer continues his cooking hobby. It's really unfortunate, isn't it?

Those are some of the latest facts about Jin from BTS, some are happy and some are sad. But don't worry, as usual, to keep the fans laughing, Jin will always entertain you with his dad jokes.

(kly/tmi)