BTS's Jin's top Half-Star Hotel moments: Fight with Sandeul, 'Super Tuna' & cuddling Ahn Jung-hwan

On August 19, 2024, BTS' Jin appeared on the South Korean variety show "Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island," which aired on MBC.

During the episode, Jin enjoyed a range of activities with Ahn Jung-hwan, Lee Yeon-bok, Kim Nam-il, and Lee Hong-woon, including diving, cooking, fishing, building bamboo shoe racks, and setting eel traps. Meanwhile, comedians Boom, Kim Dae-ho, and Park Myung-soo provided commentary in the studio. Hosted by former soccer player Ahn Jung-hwan, "Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island" also known as “I’m Glad You Got a Good Rest,” features transforming a deserted island into a makeshift hotel for guests.

Jin and Sandeul’s Playful Banter In the latest episode, B1A4’s Jin and Sandeul showcased their nearly decade-long friendship, delighting viewers with their humorous interactions. Since 2015, the pair has often bickered over minor issues. During the show, Jin instructed Sandeul to send a piece of equipment into the sea. When Sandeul asked where to place it, Jin revealed he had already attached it. Nam-il intervened to stop their argument, while Ahn Jung-hwan threatened to send them to "Thought Island" if the bickering continued. Jin joked about feeling lonely on the island when he was alone.

Jin’s Struggle with Abalone Fishing Driven by a competitive spirit, Jin dedicated himself to all the tasks but struggled to catch anything during a 30-minute sea dive. His varied reactions entertained fans and elicited empathy. Jin expressed his frustration in a translated comment by user X @sevenrchive: “I wanted to catch more to share with others and keep some for myself, but as soon as I got in the water and found nothing for 30 minutes, I suddenly felt like to be unlucky.”

Jin Performs “Super Tuna” On the boat, Jin and Sandeul shared a moment when Jin began singing his hit track “Super Tuna,” bringing laughter to the audience and Sandeul. Despite the boat’s rapid movement, Jin continued his performance, causing Sandeul to laugh and both to scream as the boat rocked. "Super Tuna," released on October 21, 2022, on Soundcloud, was a fan gift celebrating Jin’s 29th birthday.

Jin’s Humorous Take on Physical Labor In his debut variety show appearance post-military service, Jin took on a variety of tasks such as setting eel traps, catching abalone, and diving into the sea. He humorously commented on social media about his misunderstanding of the show’s title, thinking it would be a relaxing experience.

Jin Uses Ahn Jung-hwan as a Pillow During a break from diving, Jin rested on Ahn Jung-hwan on the boat, prompting Ahn to jokingly call himself Jin’s “couch.” Jin responded by claiming, “I think the world is mine.” Ahn sarcastically noted that Jin was the first to use him as a pillow besides his wife, which Jin took as an honor. Ahn later likened Jin to a younger brother, and the scene from "Half-Star Hotel" quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising Jin’s down-to-earth demeanor.