BTS Fans Turn Detectives After Jin’s Alleged “Hickey” Sends Internet Into Meltdown. Chill, Guys
Famous K-pop group BTS has been performing at Stanford amid their world tour for their latest album called ARIRANG.
Famous K-pop group BTS has been performing at Stanford amid their world tour for their latest album called ARIRANG. Amid this, a member came in heat after a viral clip from the soundcheck sparked reactions from netizens. It was none other than the oldest member, Jin, who shocked fans after many claimed that they saw a “mark” on his neck, which was exposed. Read to know more about it here.
Fans Find Hickey On BTS Jin’s Neck
Interestingly, ARMYs had a rather funny reaction to it, with many pointing out that it was a hickey because of its placement. The eagle-eyed fans did not miss this small detail in multiple pictures, and that has shocked everyone. While many got jealous of this alleged hickey, others took it as rather fun and asked who gave it to him. Many also pointed out that the K-Pop idol has allergies and daily medications, and asked fans not to escalate this into anything else.
a FUCKING HICKEY ON SEOKJIN?”?!”!##(,##,#+,#,## pic.twitter.com/iA3aoSpFxP
— cosmos⁷ (@stars4koo) May 17, 2026
Apart from this, BTS Jin also shared some glimpses from his week in America, in some classics like eating churros and pretzels at a theme park in Santa Clara. He also shared pictures of eating and standing in line for the Gold Striker roller coaster. But this was not Jin’s first time at an amusement park, and has been a regular at parks all over the world during tours, including the Six Flags Magic Mountain in Southern California back in 2019.
On the work front, K-pop group BTS are aggresively promoting their latest album ARIRANG. They are also set to co-headline their first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime with iconic singers like Madonna and Shakira on July 19. This performance will be historic since they will be the first K-pop group to perform at the FIFA World Cup halftime.
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First Published: May 18, 2026 4:36 PMFAQs
Was There A Hickey On BTS Jin's Neck?
No, there has been no confirmation about a hickey on BTS Jin's neck during the soundcheck. Many speculate that it was an allergy.
Who Is BTS Jin's Crush?
During a chat, BTS Jin said that his crush is Oscar-winning actor Anne Hathaway and also Brad Pitt.
Does BTS Jin Have A Rich Family?
Yes, BTS Jin comes from a well-off family. His father named Kim Nam Jung is a successful businessman and the CEO of a big South Korean business. His grandfather also has roots in the Korean business sector.
