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The Paris Olympics torch arrived in Paris yesterday, and the local atmosphere was electric. BTS member Jin was the torchbearer, and many fans welcomed his return.
BTS Jin’s Journey to Becoming an Olympic Torchbearer
BTS’s Jin represented South Korea as a torchbearer at the Paris Olympics. He joined the military in December 2022 and will be discharged in June 2024, making this event one of his first official activities. Jin said he joined the torch relay to spread the message of “harmony” and “peace.”
The Historical Significance of the Paris Olympics
The Games mark the first time in 100 years that Paris has hosted the Olympics since 1924. This will be the third time Paris has hosted the Olympics, following the 1900 and 1924 Games, making it the second city after London to host the Games three times.
The 1924 Paris Games were the second Olympic Games to be held after World War I, with 44 nations participating and many famous athletes such as Paavo Nurmi making their mark on Olympic history.
The 2024 Paris Games will feature more than 200 nations, with a variety of sporting events taking place across the city.
The Torch’s Path Through France Highlighting Key Torchbearers
The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, and arrived in Marseille on May 8 before traveling across France.
The flame traveled through more than 400 cities on its way to Paris, stopping at historic sites to highlight France’s culture and history.
In addition to BTS’s Jin, the torch relay featured other international celebrities, including former French national soccer player Thierry Henry and Chinese pianist Lang Lang, who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields and helped spread the Olympic spirit around the world.
Preparations for the Paris Games Emphasizing Tradition and Modernity
The Paris Organizing Committee had been preparing for the Games for 10 years. French President Emmanuel Macron spoke at the torch relay ceremony, emphasizing that the Games will be very significant as they coincide with the anniversary of the French Revolution.
The Paris Games will be a chance to showcase France’s culture and history to the world, with a variety of events taking place in historic venues. Some events will be held at the Yves de Manoir Stadium, the site of the 1924 Olympic Games, which will showcase both the tradition and modernity of the Games.
BTS Jin’s Participation and the Global Impact of K-pop
BTS’s Jin’s participation in the torch relay is a testament to the global popularity of K-pop.
The torch relay with Jin impressed many fans and the public, and heralded the successful opening of the Paris Olympics.
The Games will be an important stage to showcase France’s history and culture to the world, and to spread the message of harmony and peace.
