BTS’s Jin shared photos from a MapleStory escape cafe visit with TXT’s Beomgyu, drawing attention with his playful post and gaming love.
November/5/2026 17:15
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan)’s Jin visited a MapleStory escape game cafe together with TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s Beomgyu. Jin, who has always expressed his love for games, drew attention by revealing photos of enjoying an outing with a junior. Jin posted on his SNS today (the 5th) three photos with a short comment saying, “I went to an escape game cafe with Beomgyu (idol).” The comment, which added the explanation “idol” after the name of Beomgyu, a junior from the same BIGHIT MUSIC, made fans laugh. In the released photos, the two are seated side by side in front of a screen showing the results of an escape game themed around “MapleStory.” Jin is in a casual outfit with a white top and a dark jacket over it, making a peace sign. Beomgyu, wearing a hood, is also looking at the camera while making a peace sign. Behind them, there is a background that looks like it shows a toy town from the game, and the theme name “Upside-Down Ludibrium” can be seen. On the screen, “BIGHIT,” the ranking, and the remaining time are displayed. The date written on the photo is the 4th of this month, and Jin posted the commemorative shots the day after the visit. Another photo captured Jin standing in an outdoor space decorated with MapleStory characters. Against a background of glittering lights and large decorations, he is posing with one hand in his pocket. He also released a photo taken with MapleStory director Shin Chang-seop. Jin showed a playful side by placing the words “game director” above the director in the photo and “name” to hide his own ID. Jin’s love for MapleStory has long been known. In 2022, he appeared in official MapleStory content. He transformed from an idol on stage into an intern at the game company and conveyed his experiences and thoughts as a user. The combination of Jin, who is known for his strong love of games, and his agency junior Beomgyu has drawn attention. • BTS Jin’s two solo songs become BGM for the fountain show at the Seoul Arts Center! • TOMORROW X TOGETHER reveals the final concept photos for their 9th mini album “PERFECT STORM”
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