Jin in my Spaceship

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As I flipped through the editorial, my eyes were drawn to his hands more than usual. Instead of looking at his expressions, I found myself counting the number of rings. In nine out of ten shots, there was something on his hands. In the shot where he wore a double-breasted jacket, he had the Chiodo Multi-Row Ring on his right hand, layered with another ring on his left. In the shot featuring a satin top paired with denim pants, one hand was stacked with a gold ring and two bracelets, along with a Horsebit-detail chain bracelet, creating three layers of jewelry. Even in the pinstripe suit shots, both hands were filled with rings and bracelets. The shot pairing a satin shirt with a GG Marmont charm necklace was one of the few where his hands looked relatively simple. There was only one shot in which his hands were completely bare, with the styling pared back to just a shirt and necklace.

The relationship between Jin and Gucci is not something that began and ended with this one editorial. When Jin was selected as a global ambassador in August 2024, the level of attention was so high that Gucci's official website reportedly crashed due to a sudden surge in traffic immediately after the announcement.

Since then, he was named one of the best-dressed stars at Milan Fashion Week in September 2025, and this year he ranked first in a Forbes Korea poll for the artist whose fashion magazine cover people were most looking forward to. However, since the only source for both of these records is a Star News report, I will leave them as points of reference rather than definitive facts. More recently, he also appeared onstage at the Stade de France in Paris wearing a custom Gucci outfit, which means that this relationship has now continued for nearly two years.

Once you know this history, the repeated use of rings and bracelets across nine shots no longer feels like a simple reflection of a stylist's personal preference. When a brand repeats the same detail this consistently in an editorial featuring its ambassador, it seems more appropriate to view it as a styling direction in its own right. The double-breasted jackets and satin shirts changed from shot to shot, but the layering on his hands remained consistent until the very end.

This editorial once again reminded me that simply layering one ring with another can completely change the mood of an entire look.

What Is the Chiodo Multi-Row Ring? Chiodo means nail in Italian.

Gucci's Chiodo collection is characterized by its multi-row structure, with several thin bands placed side by side. Five slender bands are layered around the finger, creating the volume of multiple stacked rings even though it is technically a single ring. In other words, the reason Jin's hands looked particularly full in this editorial was partly because the ring itself was designed to create a stacking effect.

The Styling Effect of the Chiodo Multi-Row Ring

When you place a ring with this much presence on your hand, the overall look does not feel empty even when the clothing itself is simple. The more restrained the styling, such as a jacket and shirt combination, the more a single Chiodo ring becomes a focal point that draws the eye. Every time the hand moves or he strikes a pose, the volume of the ring moves with it, creating a natural sense of rhythm even in otherwise static images.

Source: Lee Ha-yan, Elle Korea (26 de julio de 2026)

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In case anyone isn’t aware:

IGIN and On The Lamp are two product lines marketed by JINI’s Lamp, an agricultural corporation specializing in traditional Korean alcoholic beverages founded in Yesan by Jin alongside chef, TV host, and entrepreneur Baek Jong Won

The two met whilst filming the show *Drunk Talk*, where they explored the production of traditional Korean spirits, such as makgeolli and distilled spirits, under the guidance of expert and master distiller Park Rok Dam (who still sends messages of support to Jin)

This led to the idea of creating their own distilled spirit, so they decided to establish a joint venture that launched commercially in December 2024: JINI’s Lamp; not only with the goal of producing traditional spirits, but also to boost Yesan’s local economy and promote the region’s agricultural products, particularly rice and apples.

The brand’s philosophy is summed up in its own words:

“Starting with Apple Gin, a distilled spirit made primarily from locally grown rice and apples, Gin’s Lamp reinterprets Korean spirits with a sophisticated flavour profile.

Celebrate joyful moments filled with laughter alongside our spirits, crafted from our own ingredients.”

The first major product to hit the market was IGIN Apple Gin, a premium gin made with local rice and sweet apples, with an alcohol content of 40%.

This was followed by IGIN Apple Tonic (Ready to Drink), a line of sparkling gins with 4% alcohol that uses very expressive Korean names to describe its varieties: Saekom (refreshing and tart), Dalkom (sweet), Sangkom (vibrant and citrusy), and Pinkom (with a delicate or fruity touch), featuring such appealing flavors as plum, watermelon, peach, and grape.

As an innovation, this year (2026), they’ve launched a non-alcoholic version of IGIN, IGIN Zero, in orange and peach flavors.

In addition, the brand has expanded its lineup with IGIN Verdant Gleam, a multi-purpose fragrance for the skin, clothing, or home. If you’d like to know its scent notes:

Top Notes: Grape, Lemon, Bergamot Middle Notes: Eucalyptus, Rose, Minty Base Notes: Woody, Musk, Amber

For its part, the On The Lamp line has launched its first major product: a traditional sweet rice wine made from rice, nuruk (a natural fermentation starter), and water.

After establishing itself in South Korea through GS25 convenience stores and Theborn Mall, the company’s international expansion soon reached countries such as Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Philippines, and also extended to markets in Latin America.

One of its most notable milestones has been the agreement with Korean Air to sell the exclusive IGIN Apple Gin (Sky Edition) on board its flights.

With the slogan “Together in all your happy moments” we wish Jin and JINI’s Lamp much continued success, and we look forward to celebrating each of these milestones alongside their global community.

Remember to support Jin’s projects, show your support on social media, and, if you enjoy their alcoholic beverages, always do so in moderation.

Go and show Jin’s new project lots of love!

OnTheLamp by JINI’s Lamp has set up social media accounts

Instagram:

“OnTheLAMP is a Korean sweet rice wine that embodies the passage of time in nature.

Crafted through the slow fermentation of only Korean rice, nuruk, and water, OnTheLAMP is a work shaped by time.

Like the gentle glow of moonlight and the warm light of a welcoming lamp, may the moments you share with those dear to you continue to shine for years to come.”

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BTS’s Jin needs no flashy embellishment. A cover shoot where he wears Gucci and moves with the utmost freedom.

The double-breasted jacket, python-print top, tailored denim trousers, loafers, leather belt with a double G buckle, gold necklace with a GG Marmont charm, and ring are all by Gucci.

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BTS’s Jin needs no flashy embellishment. A cover shoot where he wears Gucci and moves with the utmost freedom.

The double-breasted jacket, shirt, trousers, loafers, the Chiodo multi-row ring on his right hand and the ring on his left hand are all by Gucci.

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Someone who describes themselves clearly with simple sentences rather than flowery rhetoric. Further, deeper. In their own untamed way. The truth of this very moment.

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BTS’s Jin has won over fans with his radiant manners, which are every bit as dazzling as his natural good looks.

Jin looks gorgeous in new photoshoot for Elle Korea (August edition) and opens up in new cover story! 👏🕺🏻✨💫🌟🤩📰🇪🇰🇷👑🖤💜

Q: What does “success” mean to Jin now? Has your definition changed compared to your early days after debut?

🐹: “So many people smile when they see me, and I’ve had experiences at a young age that most people don’t get to have. In my early days after debut, my biggest concern was simply surviving. Now, thanks to all the love I’ve received, I have different concerns than I did back then, like how I can make ARMY happy. Just having reached that kind of change is something I’d call success.”

Source: World Music Awards

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📖I wanted to capture a slightly unfamiliar and raw side of Jin, together with Gucci’s free-spirited men’s collection. Did you find it unfamiliar yourself? You’re usually more of a traditional, Confucian style man, after all. (Laughs)

🐹Looking in the mirror, I looked different. But I’m an idol, after all. If there’s a concept want to do, I should be willing to become that version of myself. (Laughs).

📖On stage, you show a completely different face on stage. As you travel to stadiums around the world on ARIRANG world tour, there are days when you look as though you’re about to burst into tears, and other days when you have the happiest expression of anyone.

🐹I don’t think I’ve ever really held back tears. Maybe I just have a sad-looking face. (Laughs) Even when I haven’t been crying, sometimes people misunderstand and think I’m trying to hold back tears. 🐹I can immediately think of the moments that make me smile. Of course, it’s when I see ARMY having fun. When I look at each and every one of their smiling faces, I can’t help but smile along with them.

📖Especially when you performed the Korean version of “NORMAL” at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on BTS anniversary, many ARMY talked at length about your facial expression in particular. How do you remember that performance yourself?

🐹To be honest, if I’m being honest about this too.. there’s a part in the performance of “NORMAL” where I gesture for the audience to wave their hands. I was so focused on that movement and the lyrics that I didn’t have a chance to get emotional. I had been singing the song for months, but that day I had to sing it with Korean lyrics, so I had to concentrate on the changed lyrics. (Laughs)

📖As expected, that’s a very clear answer. (Laughs.)

📖This fifth full-length album is BTS album to be released in a long time. You must have already made many memories with this album. If you had to choose the moment that stands out the most, what would it be?

🐹I think it would have to be the moment we opened this tour in Goyang. It was raining so heavily that day. Usually, when it rains, you open an umbrella or go indoors, right? But I can’t do that on stage, so I had no choice but to get completely soaked in the rain. When else in my life would I ever get drenched in the rain like that? It was really fun.

📖Personally, I found your way of expressing yourself through live performances on this world tour to be incredibly fresh and new. When I watch performances of songs like “NORMAL” “Into the Sun” and “Like Animals” I get the feeling that, especially in the high-pitched sections, you almost “howl” as if you’re releasing your emotions outward with even more heat.

🐹 I’m honored that you’ve given it such profound meaning. Well. These songs were more emotional than my previous ones, so I simply sang them in a way that matched those emotions. I’m happy that you listened to them so emotionally. (Laughs.)

📖It’s been quite a while, but my first solo world tour, “RUNSEOKJIN EP.TOUR,” still stands out vividly in my memory. Thanks to all the fun ideas scattered throughout the show—like playing a game where I had to guess song titles based on the audience singing along—the fans laughed a lot. Was there a particular reason you wanted to put on a show that made people laugh?

🐹 When ARMYs laugh, I can’t help but laugh along with them. Since I usually do serious performances, I wanted to create a show this time that would make people laugh a bit more. The other members even said it was a unique stage (laughs). Come to think of it, two of the concepts I used in my solo concert were incorporated into our group performances as well—that’s pretty interesting, too.

📖There is one moment from that concert that has stayed with me for a long time. It was when you were singing “The Astronaut” lying down in the middle of the stage and looking up at the night sky. The concert was meant to entertain the audience, but in that moment, I felt as though it was a scene just for Jin himself.

🐹The night sky was really beautiful then. Sometimes, When you’re performing on stage, you know how you sometimes find your mind wandering to other thoughts? In that moment, I found it fascinating that I was there, simply existing. I took a breath, lay down, and looked up at the sky. It was so beautiful. So I just… I think I looked at it for quite a while.

📖It’s been 13 years since your debut, and if you look back on your life from the moment you received the casting offer at the bus stop on your way to school until now, which has there been more of: things that went according to plan or unexpected events?

🐹 Well. I’m not really the type to make plans to begin with. When something occurs to me, I first ask if it’s possible, and if it isn’t, I just forget about it right away. So, honestly, even I don’t know if there have been more things that went according to plan or more unexpected things.

📖Over the past 3~4 years, you’ve experienced an unusually large number of 'First'. From holding a Hug event the day after your military discharge and creating iconic moments like Jinwick on Run Seokjin, to the innovative format of your solo tour. What gives you the strength to keep moving toward new beginnings?

🐹Because it’s fun(Laughs) If you keep repeating the same format every time, even the most enjoyable things gradually start to lose their appeal. That’s why I’ve always tried something new each time. I wanted to create moments for ARMY to have fun and enjoy themselves. 🐹If I had to pick one moment when I feel I deserve to praise myself, it would be the time I spend thinking about what new thing I could try next.

📖What is Jin most afraid of right now? Somehow, I have a feeling you won’t give me an honest answer. (Laughs)

🐹There’s nothing in particular that I’m afraid of, but as you said, even if there were something, I probably wouldn’t talk about it. (Laughs) When ARMY think that I might be afraid of something, they worry about what would happen if I actually had to face those things. I don’t want to put them in a situation like that.

📖Hearing your answer just now, I realize that you’ve always seemed particularly careful not to make your fans worry. Is there a reason why you always try to show your bright side first?

🐹When I’m enjoying my own hobbies, I also want to see only good things. That’s natural, isn’t it? ARMY probably watch me because they want to hold on to good memories, so giving them something to worry about just isn’t my style.

📖What does “Success” mean to Jin now? Has your definition of it changed compared to when you first debuted?

🐹A lot of people smile when they see me, and I’ve also had many experiences that are difficult to have at such a young age. When I first debuted, my biggest concern was simply surviving. Now, thanks to all the love I’ve received, I have different concerns from back then, like how to make ARMY happy… I think I can call it success simply because I’ve experienced that kind of change.

📖If you had to pick just one decision that you’ve made in your life that you think was the best, what would it be?

🐹I suppose it would have to be becoming the BTS.

📖Even though quite a lot of time has passed since you first started working together, the members still really love their hyung. Brothers, especially Jk, tend to tease you a lot and express his affection without hesitation. Are there moments when you think, "Ah, I really am loved?"

🐹 I think the feelings I have for the members are similar to the feelings they have for me. Since I love the members that much, wouldn't they love me just as much as I love them? When I love the members, I also feel that I am loved by them.

📖Then how much does Jin love the members?

🐹 As much as the members love me. Enough to be more than enough.

📖You are someone who always tries to make someone happy or comfort them through music. What, in turn, do you yourself get from music?

🐹I got everything from Music. Music has given me my entire life.

📖Let me ask you one last question. What does Kim Seokjin being Kim Seokjin mean to you?

🐹I am someone who wants to live the way I want to. Of course, I know I can't do everything.

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GUCCI FOR JIN : the look of the global brand ambassador at BTS concert at Stade de France

GUCCI is another brand that took the chance to make a custom kit for global brand ambassador JIN, BTS for the Arirang World Tour concert at the Stade de France Stadium in Paris last July 17 and 18.

BY GUCCI has made 2 special outfits for JIN designed by Demna, the brand's creative director. The look is a blue denim biker jacket with crystal embellishment, paired with matching denim pants and a white T-shirt with GG pattern details. The other look is a black long sleeve T-shirt with sequins embroidered, matching black denim pants with crystal embellishments and sunglasses all from Gucci”

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