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BTS' Jin to be torchbearer for Paris Olympics — reports

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Korean singer Jin of the boy band BTS will serve as an Olympic torchbearer in the build-up to this year's games being held in Paris.

BTS' Jin waves after being discharged from his mandatory military service next to fellow BTS members RM and Jimin outside a military base in YeoncheonMACTAN-CEBU, Philippines — Korean singer Jin of the boy band BTS will serve as an Olympic torchbearer in the build-up to this year's games being held in Paris.

The Olympic duty is yet another public activity Jin will undertake since being discharged from the Korean military last June 12 after serving the mandatory 18 months of service.He is the first member of BTS to complete his service, with J-Hope set to finish this October. Suga, RM, Jimin, Jungkook, and V will all be discharged in mid-2025.

Leading the Philippine delegation are gymnast Carlo Yulo, pole vaulter EJ Obiena, and the Tokyo boxing medalist trio of Eumir Marcial, Carlo Paalam, and Nesthy Petecio.Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.

 

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