BTS' JIN ranked first in ”The star you most want to see as the lead in a TV series”

JIN (BTS) was voted the top star fans most want to see as a drama lead this fall.

In a recent poll on the global fandom community platform 'podoal' asking “Which star do you most want to see as a drama lead this fall?”, JIN secured an overwhelming first place with a total of 49,593,000 votes.

　JIN was praised for his expressive acting and aura that captivates viewers with just a glance, along with his diverse charms, deemed perfect for a romantic lead fitting the autumn season. This earned him overwhelming support from fans.

　As a reward for his first-place win, JIN will receive a 7-day featured banner for ASEA 2026 within the ‘podoal’ app, along with a special feature in @style magazine.

Having studied acting in college, JIN has demonstrated his extraordinary acting skills and actor's aura through BTS's self-produced content, advertising videos, and music videos.

　In May, JIN starred alongside actress Shin Se-kyung in the music video for 'Don't Say You Love Me', the title track of his second mini-album 'Echo'. His nuanced, internalized performance earned renewed recognition for his acting prowess.

　In the self-produced content 'Run Seokjin', specifically 'EP.33｜Jin Wick', he flawlessly executed action scenes, proving his wide-ranging acting abilities. This sparked an explosive response from fans eager to see “Actor Kim Seokjin.”

On stage, JIN captivated audiences with his stable vocals and uniquely expressive, emotionally rich delivery. Expectations that JIN's unique aura, which commands the stage, would perfectly suit a drama lead role further fueled this vote.

Meanwhile, JIN successfully concluded his first solo fan concert and first solo world tour, “RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR,” from June 28th to August 10th (local time). He set a record by selling out every concert beyond capacity, showcasing his talent as the “Sold-Out King.” Overseas media praised JIN, noting he proved himself not only as a handsome face but also as a talented vocalist.

　JIN was recently selected as the top individual brand reputation for boy groups and the top individual brand reputation for idols in August 2025, as announced by the Korea Corporate Reputation Institute. He also won the 'Male Variety Idol' category at the '2025 Brand of the Year Awards' hosted by the Korea Consumer Forum, demonstrating his powerful brand strength and overwhelming presence as a solo artist.