Overview

• The mishap unfolded on July 30 in Newark when Jin failed to guess “J-Hope” during the tour’s signature charades game with fans.
• On August 1, he used a Weverse livestream to apologize directly to J-Hope, admitting the mistake and playfully attempting to recall his bandmate’s catchphrase.
• He also joked that enlisting BTS members as his backup dancers would be prohibitively expensive despite fans’ playful suggestions.
• RunSeokjin Ep. Tour, his first independent world tour in support of his solo albums Happy and Echo, has sold out every venue since opening in Goyang on June 28.
• The tour wraps up in Amsterdam on August 10, after which Jin is set to rejoin BTS to work on their new album slated for 2026.