It’s confirmed (and we have a release date): Tom Cruise to join Jin of BTS on Run Jin

What is Jin of BTS up to this time? Tom Cruise has outrun explosions, scaled skyscrapers, and dangled from jets, but he’s never faced a challenge quite like Run Jin. The Mission: Impossible star is the latest guest to join Jin of BTS on his unpredictable variety show. And with the chaos we’ve seen so far, Tom Cruise might just be the one needing a stunt double.

HYBE confirmed that Cruise filmed an episode of Run Jin while promoting Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning in South Korea. The episode, set to drop on May 20 (9 PM KST) via BTS’ Bangtan TV YouTube channel, comes (close) after Jin Wick, the action-heavy episode where Jin channeled his inner John Wick, complete with fake guns, slow-motion stunts, and an unexpected knack for going full action hero.

Now, with Cruise on board, the stakes just got higher. If Jin Wick was Jin’s playful take on the action genre, the Mission: Impossible star might just be the perfect follow-up.

Mission Jin-possible: Tom Cruise and Jin go full action mode

The teaser clip released is just 16 seconds long, but it’s already fueling speculation. Jin is seen sprinting through a garden maze, attempting to disarm a “bomb” while the Mission: Impossible theme plays in the background.

At the end, Jin is shown embracing someone who seems to be Tom Cruise. HYBE has already confirmed that Tom Cruise participated in the filming (so, mystery solved?!), but hasn’t specified the extent of his role or how involved he is in the episode.

In a recent interview, Tom Cruise did praise Jin of BTS, calling him “very talented” and describing the experience as “a blast.” The comment quickly spread among ARMYs, ramping up the anticipation for the episode.

The big question now is whether Jin will get a real stunt to pull off under Cruise’s watchful eye or if the focus will remain on Jin’s signature brand of chaotic, self-aware humor, a style that’s already carried episodes like Jin Wick to viral status.

From Jin Wick to Mission Jin-possible

For Jin of BTS, this isn’t just another episode. It’s a potential turning point. Run Jin, which started as a quirky side project, has steadily gained traction, evolving into a wild and unpredictable showcase where anything (and anyone) can show up.

Jin Wick proved that Jin can sell the action hero persona, even if he can barely keep a straight face while holding a toy gun. Now, with Tom Cruise in the mix, Run Jin is inching closer to full-blown action territory. And ARMYs are ready to see just how far Jin will take the concept.

Speculation is already mounting about what other action tropes might pop up in the episode. Will Tom Cruise coach Jin through his own mini Mission: Impossible sequence? Could Jin of BTS pull off a parody of Tom Cruise’s iconic stunts or will the show lean more into Jin’s comedic side, letting Tom Cruise play the straight man to Jin’s chaos?

What’s next for Jin of BTS?

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Jin’s been carving out his solo space with the kind of offbeat, unpredictable humor that’s made Run Jin a must-watch. And now, with a Hollywood A-lister on the guest list, the show’s profile is skyrocketing.

The episode drops May 20 on Bangtan TV. Get ready to see Jin face his biggest challenge yet: navigating a Mission: Impossible-style mission without blowing himself (or Tom Cruise) up in the process.

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