On Sunday, Jin, the eldest member of the globally renowned K-pop group BTS, had the honor of carrying the Olympic flame as a torchbearer in the City of Light, Paris, marking a significant moment.
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In a remarkable convergence of music, sports, and culture, BTS member Jin made history on July 14, France's Bastille Day, by participating in the Olympic torch relay in Paris.
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Jin expressed gratitude and humility after participating in the Olympic torch relay, thanking ARMY (BTS' fanbase) for the opportunity to fulfill the "wonderful role of torchbearer.
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Jin carried the Olympic torch along a historic route in Paris, starting at Avenue Rivoli and ending at Place Carrousel in front of the Louvre Pyramid, before passing it to former French skier Sandra.
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Jin wishes success to South Korean athletes at the Paris Olympics and promises to support them. He also highlights the importance of the Paris Paralympic.
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The torch relay, a time-honored tradition, commenced in Olympia, Greece in April and will journey through 64 regions in France, ultimately concluding on the day of the opening ceremony.
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With only 11 days remaining until the grand event, the torch relay converged with a dazzling display of military pageantry, as thousands of soldiers and medical personnel marched through the Parisian.