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News18
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Not BTS Star Jin, But Tom Cruise's Team Initiated The Interview
Last Updated: Jin interviewed Tom Cruise on his variety show, Run Jin, leaving fans extremely excited. In one of the most unexpected Hollywood-K-pop crossovers, BTS's Jin recently got to interview none other than the Mission: Impossible star Tom Cruise on his YouTube show. Tom Cruise appeared on episode 35 of the idol's variety show Run Jin, leaving their entire fandom amused and surprised. The particular episode titled Mission: Jin-Possible is currently streaming on the band's official YouTube channel, BANGANTV, and the views are climbing by the second. While fans couldn't help but love the bond between the stars on the show, a few behind-the-scenes details are now also catching much traction. Touching upon how the Hollywood star happened to be on his show, Jin revealed that it was Tom Cruise's team that actually reached out to him, asking for the interview on the show. In return, Jin promised the arrangement. 'We didn't reach out first — it was Tom Cruise's team who said they wanted to appear. So we planned the broadcast around that," Jin said on Wendy's radio show, Young Street. Not just that, Jin also got the opportunity to see a special pre-screening of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning before its theatrical release, as per Koreaboo. Jin: 'Do you know BTS?"Tom Cruise: 'Yes!! I know BTS! We all know BTS!" — jin files (@seokjinfile) May 20, 2025 On the other hand, Tom Cruise has also expressed his admiration for the K-pop band and Jin while confirming his appearance on the show. 'The band is very talented, very talented. It's fun to watch, man, and they work hard. That's a lot of talent. It's cool," he said in an interview. It is worth mentioning that Tom recently arrived in Korea for the promotion of the final Mission: Impossible film, during which he took part in the Run Jin. In the meantime, many other details from their interview have been going viral on the internet. Tom Cruise video call time with #Jin 's Family..! ( JINPOSSIBLE #RunJin_EP35 #Jin #방탄소년단진 #진 — BTS Updates, News & Charts ⁷ (@_BTSMoments_) May 20, 2025 In one such moment, Tom interacted with Jin's family via video call, with the idol telling his mother, 'Tom Cruise is here. He wanted to video call you. Looks like they were all having a meal." The actor also inquired about Jin's grandfather and then spoke to his uncle. Ever since, fans have been gushing over the endearing bond and interactions between the stars in the interview. On the work front, Jin has been busy with his professional commitments since his discharge from the military. In November last year, Jin released his debut solo studio album, Happy, followed by an OST titled Close To You in January 2025. First Published:
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tom Cruise-nim on Run Jin: 'Mission Impossible' star bonds with BTS' Jin, confesses he's an ARMY, and drops secret IMF mission
Tom Cruise on Run Jin: Tom Cruise finally appeared on the May 20 episode of Run Jin, bringing his Hollywood aura to Jin's wonderfully chaotic show. The two stars hit it off instantly, hyping each other up, sharing laughs, and even bonding over BTS. Turns out, Cruise is an ARMY too. They chatted about BTS' journey, Cruise's upcoming film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and even managed to squeeze in a quick crash course on action scenes. On May 27, Jin, appearing on Young Street, Red Velvet member Wendy's radio show, spilled some behind-the-scenes details. Surprisingly, it wasn't Jin's team that approached the Hollywood actor; it was Cruise's team that initiated the collaboration. According to Jin, the moment plans were confirmed, everything was scheduled around Cruise's availability. Jin also revealed that his mom is a massive fan of Tom Cruise, making the episode even more special for his family. Tom Cruise joins Run Jin and talks about BTS, Korean BBQ, and flying airplanes The episode starts with Jin welcoming Cruise and jumping right in with the most Jin-style question ever: 'Do you know BTS?' Cruise, all smiles, replies, 'Yes, I know BTS. We all know BTS.' He adds, 'Your band, your career, and what you've created are very impressive. I'm very happy to be on your show right now.' Tom Cruise on RUN JIN "First of all, I just wanna say congratulations. Your band and your career and what you've created is really impressive. I'm a big fan and I'm so happy to be on your show right now" Jin gets a bit nostalgic and says the first movie he ever watched at 15 was Mission: Impossible, and now he gets to host the man himself. Cruise responds just as warmly, saying he loves Korea, especially the people, the food, and the movie-loving fans. Turns out, this was his 12th visit to Korea. He also dropped a few local food faves: Korean BBQ and samgyeopsal. Jin then recommended his favorite spicy mulhwe. The conversation then turns to Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Jin says he caught it at a special premiere and was completely blown away by the airplane and underwater stunts. He asks Cruise if there were any crazy behind-the-scenes stories. Cruise reveals the movie was in the works for seven years, and some scenes were so extreme, they were literally 'inventing knowledge' to make it all happen. He talked about flying jets, helicopters, and aerobatic planes. Jin jokes that someone like him would panic at 50 km/h, let alone at 2400 meters in the air, which makes Cruise laugh. He explains how he pulls off those wild stunts and says the final scene was probably the toughest action he's ever done. Jin then admits he prefers to play it safe in life. Cruise agrees—kind of. 'I like to be safe too,' he says, 'we just have different definitions of safety.' The Hollywood star then also reveals he has previously watched Run Jin, and seen him do gymnastics, running, and other physical activities. Tom cruise really watched Run Jin LMFAOOOOO no wonder his team reached out to Jin and invite him to the show They also touched on the importance of teamwork. Jin mentions being in a group for 18 years, and Cruise says that for him, it's never just his movie—it's 'our movie.' He believes in keeping communication open and respecting everyone on set. Both praised each other's careers and the friendships they've built along the way. Cruise's surprise mission for Jin After they say their goodbyes (with Jin's iconic Run Seokjin pose, of course), Jin heads back to his car, thinking it's all wrapped up. But soon, a staff member walks up and informs him Cruise left him a secret mission. The mission? Jin has to complete a series of tasks and deactivate a 'bomb' in Yangpyeong-gun. Jin makes his way to the location and kicks off the mission, completing a set of games and challenges before finally diffusing the bomb and finishing his task like a true IMF rookie, making Run Jin feel like a mini-Mission: Impossible spinoff starring Seokjin. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Hype Malaysia
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
BTS' Jin On Tom Cruise & 'Run Jin' Collaboration: 'Tom's Team Reached Out First'
Last week, fans were excited after news outlets reported that Hollywood star Tom Cruise will make an appearance on BTS' Jin's (방탄소년단 진) YouTube series, 'Run Jin'. Before the episode's release, Jin shared more details on how the collaboration came to be. The singer recently appeared on the 'Young Street' radio show hosted by Red Velvet's Wendy (레드벨벳 웬디). While on the programme, Jin spoke about his collaboration with the Hollywood icon. According to the BTS member, Tom's team had reached out to the 'Run Jin' production team first, expressing interest in appearing on the show. It's possible that the collaboration is to promote Tom's new movie, 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning'. The 33-year-old also shared a heartwarming story during his meeting with the actor. He said he wanted to take a picture with Tom to share with his mother, as the filming coincided with Parents' Day in Korea. However, Tom then made the unexpected suggestion to video call Jin's mother. Jin said his mother was surprised and overjoyed by the sudden call from the renowned actor. Following Jin's revelation that Tom Cruise was the first to reach out to the 'Run Jin' team, fans expressed pride over BTS' impact and star power. Many said they're even more excited for the episode, noting that the show often features fun and creative challenges, so they look forward to seeing Tom partake in them. Others also shared their desire to see more foreign stars on the show. Meanwhile, Tom also shared his experience working with Jin in a recent interview at the Cannes Film Festival. The 62-year-old appeared excited about his collaboration with the singer before praising him and his work ethic. Tom told the interviewer that BTS was 'very talented, very talented. It's fun to watch, man, and they work hard. That's a lot of talent. It's cool.' The 'Run Jin' episode featuring Tom Cruise will premiere on YouTube on 20th May 2025 (Tuesday) on the BANGTANTV YouTube channel. At the same time, Jin recently released his new album, 'Echo'. Watch Jin ('Run Jin' mention starts at 39:30) and Tom Cruise's interviews below: Source: Pinkvilla
Pink Villa
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS' Jin asks Tom Cruise for selfie during Run Jin filming only to get stunned by Mission Impossible 8 star's response; know details
BTS' Jin has now revealed surprising details about his upcoming collaboration with Hollywood star Tom Cruise. He earlier confirmed that the world-renowned actor will be appearing as a special guest on an upcoming episode of his variety show. The surprising announcement had sent shockwaves across both the K-pop and Hollywood fan communities. The news was officially revealed on May 12, shortly after Tom Cruise arrived in Seoul as part of the promotional tour for his latest film, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. What initially seemed like a standard press stop for the Hollywood veteran quickly turned into a major pop culture event. This marks a rare and unprecedented collaboration between two major entertainment icons from different corners of the globe. As revealed by Jin on Young Street show, the idea for the collaboration originated when Cruise's team reached out with an inquiry about a possible appearance on Run Jin. It is the solo variety program Jin launched following his return from military service. 'We didn't reach out first,' Jin explained. 'It was Tom Cruise's team who said they wanted to appear. So we planned the broadcast around that,' as quoted by koreaboo. Interestingly, their meeting happened to coincide with Parents' Day in Korea, and Jin recounted how he wanted to capture the moment for his family. 'It was really fun, exciting, and such an amazing experience,' Jin said. Wanting a keepsake, he asked Tom if he could take a selfie to show his mom. In response, Tom made an unexpected suggestion: 'Then call your mom on video right now.' Surprised, Jin asked, 'Really? Can I?' When his mom picked up the call, with his grandfather, aunt, and uncle present, Jin excitedly said, 'Mom, say hello. This is Tom Cruise.' According to Jin, his mom was overwhelmed and exclaimed, 'Oh my goodness, what is going on?!' He added with a smile, 'She was really happy.' He also disclosed that, as part of their collaboration, he was invited to a private screening of the new Mission: Impossible film. The movie is yet to be released to the general public. Moreover, Tom Cruise recently spoke highly of BTS and Jin during a recent interview at Cannes Film Festival. He admitted that BTS is 'very very talented. It's fun to watch man, and they work hard. That's a lot of talent. It's cool.' The upcoming Run Jin episode has already become one of the most anticipated entertainment releases of the month. Fans around the world are eagerly counting down the days to witness the cross-cultural chemistry between Jin and Tom Cruise. The episode will premiere on BANGTAN's official YouTube channel at 9:00 PM KST on May 20, 2025. This will be followed by a Weverse release an hour later at 10:00 PM KST.
