LOS ANGELES – Hollywood legend Tom Cruise couldn’t sing enough praises for BTS’ Jin as the two walked side by side on the red carpet this week. Cruise, 62, who will make a special guest appearance on Jin’s much-awaited variety show Run Jin, termed the K-pop star “very talented, incredibly charismatic, and fun to work with.
The unexpected pairing sent fans into a frenzy as photos and clips from the event began trending globally. Cruise shared, “I’ve watched Jin perform and I’m amazed by his stage presence. He’s not just a global pop star—he’s a true entertainer with an infectious spirit.” Jin, meanwhile, looked thrilled as he thanked Cruise for joining him, calling it a “dream collaboration.”
Their on-screen camaraderie will be in full force in the new Run Jin episode, where Cruise joins the cast for a high-octane mission segment with Jin. Teasers reveal the pair trying stunts, games, and comedic challenges, fusing Hollywood action with K-variety appeal. It is dubbed by fans as the “ultimate crossover episode of the year.”
As Cruise continues to expand his global fanbase, his appearance on Run Jin marks a new chapter in East-meets-West collaborations. Industry insiders say this may open the door for more Hollywood stars to tap into the K-pop variety scene. “This is just the beginning,” Cruise said with a grin. “Working with Jin is a blast—I’d do it again in a heartbeat.”
