They’ve known each other since before their debut!
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When the other six members of the Behind the scenes are performing compulsory military service, Joy is presenting the spin-off of their famous variety show Run BTS!aptly titled Run JinIn episode 6, Jin showed off his amateur tennis skills.
Jin was surprisingly joined by his long-time friend, Mr. Lee Yi Kyunga well-known actor known for Marry my husband AND Welcome to Waikiki. The two met more than a decade ago, when Jin was still a student attending an acting class in his neighborhood.
seokjin and lee yikyung met at an acting class 🥹 photo.twitter.com/KTgo97k9Si
— jin file (@seokjinfile) September 17, 2024
Since both are known as “tennis boys,” amateurs of the sport, they competed against real tennis boys. Despite the age difference, the men let their competitive nature take over and every time they got a point, they embraced it with enthusiasm.
Jin asked the boys who their favorite idol was, they chose Jungkook and Jin said that he likes Jungkook too. photo.twitter.com/KazFJND5F4
— Jinkook Gallery (@jinkookgallery) September 17, 2024
When the other team’s ball hit the net, Jin jumped into Lee Yi Kyung’s arms, wrapping his legs around the actor’s waist. Somehow, the two managed to maintain this position without one of them getting their arms around the other, as they were using them to celebrate.
SEOKJIN AND ACTOR LEE YIKYUNG CORE photo.twitter.com/v1f4ObgycV
— JIN PRINT (@theJINPRlNT) September 17, 2024
The clip gained attention on X (formerly Twitter), as ARMYs were amused not only by their unexpected bromance but also by the men’s strength. It went viral with hundreds of thousands of views.
WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING?? photo.twitter.com/UCbBUZksSR
— faye (@O613file) September 17, 2024
But him leaning back and still holding himself up, that’s all abdominal power. Damn.
— Ammu (@AmmuSeoYeJi) September 17, 2024
Okay, Jin is incredibly light, it almost feels like he’s floating. Lee Yikyung didn’t move a bit when he jumped because he’s incredibly light, BUT the even crazier thing is HIS CORE STRENGTH????
Are you kidding? Being so light with such a strong core strength?? Good God photo.twitter.com/98AI0TvOGF
— KING OF THE VOICE (@VocalKingKim) September 17, 2024
ARMYs joked that Jin and Lee Yi Kyung are “a perfect match.” The fact that Jin is so affectionate with someone proves that he and Lee Yi Kyung are truly close!
Unfortunately, their bromance came to an abrupt end when the children’s ball came their way during the celebrations, sparking their outrage.
the way they were both ready to fight 😭 photo.twitter.com/kSmcKWGdY8
— jin file (@seokjinfile) September 17, 2024
Read more about Jin and Lee Yi Kyung’s friendship below.
Actor Lee Yi Kyung Reveals How He Met and Became Good Friends With BTS’ Jin
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