BTS member Jin introduced the Korean dish 'hoe-deopbap' (raw fish over rice) in a short post, sharing a slice of everyday life with his fans.

In the post, Jin introduced the dish by saying, "In Korea, there is a dish called hoe-deopbap," and added, "It's delicious. Everyone, try it!"

Although the message consisted merely of the dish's name and a brief comment on its taste, without any lengthy explanation, the friendly wording, as if he were personally recommending a Korean dish he had enjoyed, drew attention. In the short sentences conveying his own impression with "It's delicious" and immediately urging "Everyone, try it!" lies his signature comfortable style of communication. In contrast to his glamorous presence on stage, his casual talk about an ordinary bowl of food becomes fresh content for fans.

Hoe-deopbap is a dish in which rice, sliced raw fish, and various vegetables are served in one bowl and mixed with seasoning. It allows diners to enjoy both the texture of raw fish and the freshness of vegetables at once, making it one of the familiar menus in Korea.

It is also noteworthy that a member of BTS, which boasts a global fandom, directly mentioned Korean food. For overseas fans, the very name 'hoe-deopbap' could become a new point of interest.

In particular, as the number of overseas fans who have become interested in Korean culture through K-pop grows, foods and everyday culture introduced directly by stars have the potential to expand into another form of Korean Wave content. As interest that begins with music extends to food, travel, and lifestyle culture, familiar Korean dishes like hoe-deopbap can naturally become known to fans around the world.

The few short lines Jin left behind are an everyday message sharing a meal he enjoyed with his fans. However, as words from a BTS member communicating with fans around the world, it remains to be seen whether 'hoe-deopbap' will spark new interest.

Meanwhile, as of the afternoon of the 7th, BTS is ranked 9th in the Best Group category of the September Netizens Awards. Attention is focused on what kind of voting enthusiasm BTS will show in the upcoming September Netizens Awards.

[This article was written with the assistance of AI.]