BTS member Jin gave hugs to 1,000 fans on June 13 to celebrate his return from the military and the K-pop group’s 11th debut anniversary.
Fans from different countries including the Philippines flew to South Korea to attend the 2024 Festa, an annual event celebrating BTS’ anniversary since debuting in 2013.
Jin was discharged from the military on June 12 after serving for 18 months.
BTS' Jin gives a hug to a fan at an event on June 13 (Screenshot from fmKorea video and photo from TheQoo.net)
BTS' Jin at the hug event wearing a sign that reads "hug me" on June 13 (Photo from @ausieyy on X/TheQoo.net)
BTS' Jin at his hug and performance events on June 13 in Seoul (Jin's Instagram)
BTS' Jin with HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk at his event on June 13 in Seoul (Bang Si-hyuk's Instagram)
One Filipino group called Borahae from Manila joined other BTS ARMYs (fans) from other countries at the 2024 Festa held at the Jamsil Arena in Jamsil Sports Complex in Seoul.
The 2024 Festa featured booths and zones where fans enjoyed different activities. These included the ARMY Zone and Play Zone (ARMY on June 13th, BTS Capsule Grab! and Upcycling Parts Craft).
At the “Jin’s Greetings” event, Jin wore a sign with the words “hug me” and gave hugs to 1,000 fans who won in a raffle.
“When I was planning this event, I thought it would be really fun and exciting, but I’m glad it turned out to be more fun and exciting than I expected,” said Jin.
He added, “If I had multiple bodies, I would have been able to hug more people. It’s a little disappointing that I could only hug 1,000 people, but if I can do it at least once before I die, I’ll give it a try.”
The second session was attended by 3,000 fans and showcased Jin’s various performances.
Filipino fans from Borahae from Manila group at the 2024 Festa in Seoul to celebrate BTS' anniversary and Jin's discharge from the military (Photo provided by Jen Lazaro) 
2024 Festa in Seoul on June 13 celebrating BTS' 11th anniversary (Photos provided by Jen Lazaro)