BTS' Jin joins Kim Seon Ho smile challenge from When Life Gives You Tangerines, sparks fan frenzy as calls for K-drama debut grow
BTS' Jin has officially joined the Kim Seon Ho Smile Challenge, and fans can't get enough. The viral trend began after a scene from IU and Park Bo Gum's hit drama When Life Gives You Tangerines caught global attention. In the moment that sparked it all, Kim Seon Ho, making a surprise cameo as the love interest of Ae Sun's daughter Yang Geum Myeong (also played by IU), flashes a soft smile before walking down the aisle.
The scene quickly went viral, inspiring fans and celebrities to recreate the iconic smile. Ariana Grande and Chen Zheyuan have already taken part, and now Jin's charming version has only fueled the excitement. His participation has fans asking for one thing: when will Jin finally make his K-drama debut?
Set on the scenic island of Jeju, When Life Gives You Tangerines has already become a global sensation—and now, thanks to Jin, the trend it sparked shows no signs of slowing down.
BTS' Jin joins Kim Seon Ho Smile Challenge
Jin has never been one to follow trends, he's known for setting them. But the BTS star recently surprised fans by hopping on the viral Kim Seon Ho Smile Challenge, and it's got the internet talking.
In a behind-the-scenes clip from a promotional shoot for Echo, his recently released second album, Jin is seen recreating the now-iconic smile from Kim Seon Ho's stint in When Life Gives You Tangerines. Though the moment was brief, it was enough to spark excitement.
Seokjin did the kim seonho smile trend 🫶 pic.twitter.com/qk1JD5Rht7
For fans, seeing Jin play along with a K-drama trend, something he rarely does, feels like a subtle hint at something more. Now, calls for his official K-drama debut are growing louder, with many hoping this playful moment leads to something bigger on screen.
Fans react to Jin's Kim Seon Ho smile challenge
Fans couldn't contain their excitement after seeing Jin take on the Kim Seon Ho Smile Challenge, and their reactions lit up X.
'He aced it with that signature charm! Seonho smile + Jin's sparkle = double the heart attack. Worldwide Handsome never misses!' one fan wrote.'I have been waiting for this day, oh god,' another ARMY shared.
He aced it with that signature charm! 🫶Seonho smile + Jin's sparkle = double the heart attack 😍💘Worldwide Handsome never misses! ✨
I've been waiting for this day ON GOD
A third fan gushed, 'Seokjin is so adorable doing the Kim Seon Ho smile trend, I love it.'
Seokjin is so adorable doing the kim seonho smile trend I love it
'Falling for him day5019887730000,' one user simply said, capturing the mood.
Falling for him day5019887730000
About Jin's album ECHO
According to BigHit Music, Echo dives deeper into genuine emotional connection, with Jin exploring the complexities of love, friendship, and the shifting dynamics between 'you and me' and 'us.' Through themes that touch on everyday crossroads and heartfelt moments, he captures a wide range of universal experiences in a way that feels deeply personal yet widely relatable.
The album features a total of seven tracks, with Don't Say You Love Me leading the way as the title track. The music video of the the song, also starring Shin Se Kyung, known for her roles in What Comes After Love and Run On, focuses on two past lovers who find it hard to let go of each other.
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