In a momentous event leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics, BTS member Jin took center stage as the torchbearer near the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday. Jin, the eldest member of the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, proudly carried the Olympic flame, marking a significant occasion following his recent completion of mandatory military service in South Korea.
The torch relay, which has been ongoing for over two months across France, saw Jin’s participation as a testament to BTS’s immense popularity worldwide and their message of self-empowerment encapsulated in ‘love yourself’. Images and videos capturing Jin’s torch-bearing ceremony flooded social media, showcasing fans eagerly awaiting the singer’s arrival at the iconic Louvre Museum.
Decked in a white jersey, Jin’s appearance at the relay garnered admiration and pride from fans globally, with social media buzzing with messages of support and celebration. Fans expressed their enthusiasm, with one fan on X noting, “Look at how many police officers guarding him. He really is the nation’s treasure,” highlighting Jin’s revered status in South Korea.
The torch’s arrival in Paris coincided with Bastille Day, the French national holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison during the French Revolution. The day’s events included a grand military parade in which the Olympic flame was prominently featured, adding to the excitement as Paris prepares to host the Summer Games in less than two weeks.
Following its ceremonial journey through Parisian landmarks, the torch will continue its route across the provinces before returning to Paris for the highly anticipated opening ceremony on July 26th. The occasion was further marked by an Olympic-themed light show at the Eiffel Tower, culminating in a spectacular display of unity and anticipation for the upcoming Games.
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