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The latest episode of Run Jin, BTS Jin’s popular variety show, aired its 13th episode, and fans were in for a surprise. What initially seemed like a blind date turned out to be an adorable “playdate” with a three-year-old boy named Taeha.
Seokjin was still doing in simulation of what gaming questions he would ask when the kid showed up and he got surprised.
— Seokjinism - HAPPY BY JIN (Fan Account) (@seokjinism1) December 10, 2024
omg he is so adorable - it is actually so attractive to watch him like this 😭
RUN JIN BLIND DATE #RunJin_EP13 pic.twitter.com/fmqWX4N4gn
seokjin not knowing baby taeha would be his date yet he remarkably took great care of him, picked up stones so he wont get hurt, fed him so well & played along with him.
— Kara is HAPPY ୨ৎ ˖ ࣪⊹ (@jinthestandard) December 10, 2024
seokjin truly raised the standards even higher after this ep💘
RUN JIN BLIND DATE#RunJin_EP13 #방탄소년단진 pic.twitter.com/HO7aBGGyAA
Titled “Don’t Watch This If You Don’t Want to Marry Jin,” the episode showcased Jin spending quality time with Taeha. From playing games to sharing a meal, the two quickly became comfortable with each other. Known for being an uncle in real life, Jin’s natural charm and patience with kids shone throughout the episode, leaving ARMYs emotional. Many fans couldn’t help but imagine what a great father Jin would be.
Seokjin's expression and the soft baby talk 😭 pic.twitter.com/NRpZWYksoV
— 𝓪⁷ (@JlNSONYEONDAN) December 10, 2024
this is literally one of the best compliments to receive from a kid omg (speaking from experience) pic.twitter.com/P7HNypMeQv
— rose⁷ (@taessarect) December 10, 2024
The episode became a hot topic among fans, with many calling it a “live edit” of Jin’s caring and nurturing side. Some viewers shared their thoughts on how touching and genuine his interactions were, while others jokingly speculated about the episode’s timing.
I had only seen this kind of things in some AI-generated photos on Pinterest😭😭 pic.twitter.com/f82CnsITTh
— Jeana NamJin is HAPPY💕💙 (@jeana_nj) December 10, 2024
sorry, i will need at least 3 business days to recover from today’s run jin episode, my ovaries just explodedpic.twitter.com/QrIyzliYpF
— skye⁷ is HAPPY (@onlyforseokjini) December 10, 2024
The light-hearted nature of the episode also sparked deeper conversations. South Korea is currently grappling with one of the world’s lowest birth rates. Earlier this year, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared a “national emergency on population.”
kim seokjin i know a way or two we can salvage south korea’s falling birth rate pic.twitter.com/YZMrNWIWN5
— ayesha (@whooperjin) December 10, 2024
Birth rate increase propoganda…… how can I get jin pregnant https://t.co/fJJVkxj7Fj
— 🕸 (@jolie_orchid) December 10, 2024
Some fans wondered if the episode served as subtle “propaganda” to promote family values, drawing parallels to past variety shows like Hello Baby.
handing male idols a random baby to look for variety content is still the wildest thing I've seen since getting into kpop, like it's literal baby propaganda targeted at the young women of south korea https://t.co/JEJCm3B7Hb
— cactojuice 🦀 (@cactojuice) December 9, 2024
While the episode primarily focused on Jin’s playful side, it also opened discussions on societal issues. Fans admired how Run Jin balances light entertainment with meaningful undertones, making it a standout show.
You can watch the whole EP here: