BTS Jin’s Visit to 'Single’s Inferno 4' MC Hong Jin-kyung Almost Made Her Daughter Cut Ties

2025-01-22 15:34

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Heartwarming story involving BTS’s Jin and Hong Jin-kyung's daughter.

Hong Jin-kyung, who is currently active as an MC on 'Single’s Inferno 4' and a YouTuber, recently shared a hilarious yet heartwarming story involving BTS’s Jin and her daughter Rael.

Hong Jin-kyung and BTS Jin. (Screenshot) /     YouTube channel 'BANGTANTV'
Hong Jin-kyung and BTS Jin. (Screenshot) / YouTube channel 'BANGTANTV'

As a dedicated ARMY and Jin’s biggest fan, Rael was left in the dark about her idol visiting their home—a decision that almost caused a rift between mother and daughter.

On January 21, BTS’s YouTube channel 'BANGTANTV' shared a video titled "[Run Jin] EP.18 | A Token of Gratitude]" featuring Jin preparing gift meals for people he’s thankful for. He got help from Hong Jin-kyung in preparing for food. During their meeting at Hong Jin-kyung's home, Hong mentioned, “My daughter is a huge ARMY.” Jin jokingly responded, “Should I leave a signature on the wall before I go?” to which Hong laughed, “That might increase my property value.”

BTS Jin. / BTS Jin's Instagram
BTS Jin. / BTS Jin's Instagram

However, this dream-like encounter for any ARMY took a surprising twist—Rael wasn’t home. Why? Hong Jin-kyung had intentionally kept Jin’s visit a secret, fearing her daughter might faint from excitement.

She admitted, “If Rael knew Jin came to our house, she might disown me as her mom. She’d probably say, ‘And you call yourself mom?’” Jin, clearly taken aback, reassured her, “People don’t usually disown their parents over something like this. Trust your daughter!”

Capture of Hong Jin-kyung Talks to BTS Jin about Her Daughter Rael. /     YouTube channel 'BANGTANTV'
Capture of Hong Jin-kyung Talks to BTS Jin about Her Daughter Rael. / YouTube channel 'BANGTANTV'

The video then showcased Jin and Hong bonding over cooking, displaying their easygoing chemistry. Fans, however, couldn’t help but wonder—how did Rael react when she found out?

On January 9, before the BANGTANTV video aired, Hong uploaded a video titled "The Update on Rael, Who Missed Her Favorite Idol’s Visit" on her YouTube channel, 'Study King Genius Hong Jin-kyung.' In the video, Hong revealed, “Rael and I had a big fight. Yesterday, her favorite person in the world came over, and I didn’t tell her.” She shared how Rael was furious and felt betrayed.

Capture of Hong Jin-kyung and her daughter Rael on phone. /     YouTube channel, 'Study King Genius Hong Jin-kyung.'
Capture of Hong Jin-kyung and her daughter Rael on phone. / YouTube channel, 'Study King Genius Hong Jin-kyung.'

Attempting to make amends, Hong called her daughter, reminding her that Jin had left her an autograph and pocket money. But Rael’s anger didn’t subside easily. She vented her frustration, saying, “I feel so betrayed. I wanted to see him with my own eyes!”

Despite her disappointment, Rael couldn’t hide her admiration for Jin, ending the call with a heartfelt message: “To my favorite Jin oppa, thank you for working so hard in the military. I’ll be an ARMY for life. I love you!”

Fans who saw Rael’s reaction empathized with her heartbreak while also appreciating Hong Jin-kyung’s intentions to protect her daughter from overwhelming emotions. The story has since sparked laughter and warm reactions across social media.

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