Netizens have differing opinions on the matter.
BTS‘S Jin is receiving mixed reactions for his behavior during a recent appearance.
In an episode of Lee Mujin ServiceJin and host Lee Mujin suddenly start talking about military service.
You were in the military recently.
—Lee Mujin
Jin asks if the guest has served his mandatory time and he says no. Jin then playfully raises his hand as if to hit him.
The two laugh and continue the conversation. However, this small gesture has much larger implications.
Netizens also noticed that this is not the first time he raised his hand when talking about the military.
🗣 “so what about the army-”
🐹 *hands ready*Hdhshahaja I love this part of him lolol 😆😭#jin #jin pic.twitter.com/qElbDgPOK7
— Ai⁷ (@ai_jiminily) November 19, 2024
A post showing the videos quickly gained comments, with netizens leaving their contributions: many felt the gesture was inappropriate, even if it was supposed to be a joke. However, some remained steadfast that it was all in good fun.
- “What happens to him? His hand goes up first.”
- “I understand he was trying to joke, but it feels like a failure… Even jokes need context. He hasn’t built a TV character like Park Myungsoo, so raising his hand just because of a military comment was offensive. It was clear that Lee Mujin was surprised. He doesn’t fit his usual image, so I was like, “Why here?” Why now?’”
- “? LOL What’s the matter??? Such a stereotypical Korean man.
- “Acting arrogantly towards the army with a young man 10 years younger… what is this behavior? Tsk, tsk.”
- “Isn’t this just a playful slap between guys? (Assuming they’re close.) But honestly, it’s funny for someone who delayed enlisting until their 30s to act like they know everything. Even that foreigner seemed to have an unconvinced reaction.”
- “…If he had just spoken, everything would have been fine, but his hand went up.”
In particular, international fans receive the situation completely differently, finding it a funny and obviously exaggerated moment.
🗣 “so what about the army-“
🐹 *hands ready*Hdhshahaja I love this part of him lolol 😆😭#jin #jin pic.twitter.com/qElbDgPOK7
— Ai⁷ (@ai_jiminily) November 19, 2024
Due to cultural differences and various interpretations of the severity of the act, it all comes down to personal opinion. Watch the full clip below.
