Did You Know BTS Jin Planned To Leave The Group After Seven Years? Here’s What Made Him Stay!

BTS Jin appeared on his friend Kian84's YouTube channel and shared his honest thoughts.

Did You Know BTS Jin Planned To Leave The Group After Seven Years? Here’s What Made Him Stay!

BTS just made their much-awaited comeback with their fifth album Arirang, and it has taken over the internet. The album came out after the members finished their military service and brought immense happiness to fans. They rushed to stream the songs, buy copies, and watch the new music videos and garnered millions of views and streams within days. Following which, the eldest member of the group, Jin, appeared on his friend Kian84’s YouTube channel and shared his honest thoughts. Read on to know more!

Kian84 joked that Jin’s face was everywhere, even on highway signs and tuna cans. Jin smiled and said he had stayed busy. He released a solo album, went on tour, shot ads, and spent free time playing games or having drinks. Kian84 admired the ‘Don’t Say You Love Me’ singer’s hard work. He said most older idol groups get a bit lazy with their performances over time. But BTS keeps getting sharper and more powerful on stage. Jin gave credit to the other members, saying they are really talented. He laughed and added that he mostly relies on his good looks to get by.

When they discussed BTS turning 13 years old since their debut, the ‘Don’t Say You Love Me’ singer opened up more. Back when he joined, he thought he would only stay for about seven years.

So, what made him stay longer? Things slowly changed and the work started feeling more fun every year. He began to care deeply about it. Above all, the fans’ endless love and support gave him strength. Their cheers made him want to keep going and take everything more seriously. That strong connection turned a short plan into a long, joyful journey.

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Thank god! BTS would have been incomplete without the worldwide handsome Kim Seokjin.

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First Published: March 23, 2026 11:52 AM

Sneha Ghorai

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