On August 19, 2024, BTS’ Jin appeared on the South Korean variety show “Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island”, which aired on MBC.
During the episode, Jin joined Ahn Jung-hwan, Lee Yeon-bok, Kim Nam-il and Lee Hong-woon in a series of activities including diving, cooking, fishing, building bamboo shoe racks and setting up eel traps. Meanwhile, comedians Boom, Kim Dae-ho and Park Myung-soo provided commentary in the studio. “Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island,” also known as “I’m Glad You Recovered Well,” is hosted by former football player Ahn Jung-hwan and shows the transformation of a deserted island into a makeshift hotel for guests.
Jin and Sandeul’s Playful Banter In the last episode, B1A4’s Jin and Sandeul showed off their nearly ten-year friendship and delighted viewers with their humorous interactions with each other. Since 2015, the two have often argued over trivial matters. During the broadcast, Jin instructed Sandeul to send a piece of equipment into the sea. When Sandeul asked where to put it, Jin revealed that he had already put it. Nam-il stepped in to break up their argument, while Ahn Jung-hwan threatened to send them to “Thought Island” if the bickering continued. Jin joked that he felt lonely on the island when he was alone.
Jin’s struggle with abalone fishing Driven by a competitive spirit, Jin devoted himself to all the tasks but struggled to catch anything during a 30-minute dive in the ocean. His varied reactions entertained fans and evoked empathy. Jin expressed his frustration in a translated comment by user X @sevenrchive: “I wanted to catch more to share with others and keep some for myself, but when I got into the water and didn’t find anything for 30 minutes, I suddenly felt like I was out of luck.”
Jin sings “Super Tuna” On the boat, Jin and Sandeul shared a moment together when Jin began singing his hit song “Super Tuna,” making the audience and Sandeul laugh. Despite the boat’s fast movement, Jin continued his performance, making Sandeul laugh and both of them scream as the boat rocked. “Super Tuna,” released on October 21, 2022 on Soundcloud, was a fan gift for Jin’s 29th birthday.
Jin’s humorous approach to physical labor In his first appearance on a variety show after his military service, Jin undertook a series of tasks such as setting eel traps, catching abalone, and diving in the sea. On social media, he humorously commented on his misunderstanding of the show’s title, thinking it would be a relaxing experience.
Jin uses Ahn Jung-hwan as a pillow. During a diving break, Jin rested on Ahn Jung-hwan on the boat, to which Ahn jokingly called himself Jin’s “couch.” Jin responded by saying, “I think the world is mine.” Ahn sarcastically noted that Jin was the first person besides his wife to use him as a pillow, which Jin felt was an honor. Ahn later compared Jin to a younger brother, and the scene from “Half-Star Hotel” quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising Jin’s down-to-earth demeanor.