BTS member Jin's sweet free hug event for 1,000 lucky fans is currently under way at '2024 FESTA Ground'!

Although news of the event and its selection system initially caused some controversy among fans online, now that fans are seeing Jin in-person again outside of his military uniform, they're more relieved than anything!

Particularly, as videos and photos from the free hug event are surfacing on SNS platforms in real-time, many fans are stating that the event is "more wholesome than expected". 

Some commented, 

"It makes me feel warm seeing him hugging all the fans so sincerely."

"It's really heartwarming TT."

"It's making me feel all fuzzy TTT."

"I'm kind of tearing up for some reason TTTT."

"It's way better than I expected. It's a really sincere and warm event."

"This is such a cute and sweet event."

"It looks like it's going well. I hope he gets through it all right."

"This is such a touching reunion. Watching everyone get hugged is making me happy too."

"The atmosphere is more fluffy than I thought it would be."

"He really just wanted to hug as many ARMYs as possible, what a cutie."

"I thought I would be rolling on the floor from jealousy but I'm honestly touched by how sweet it is."

"He thought of it because he wanted to do something for the fans. He really just meant well."

"He and the ARMYs all look so happy, it's making me happy kekekeke."

"It's way better than I imagined. Everyone's so happy~"

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