"You are beautiful because you try" - Kim Seokjin, who cried after reaching the top of Mt Hallasan 5 days after discharge. Truly an amazing person; light and philosophical and beautiful indeed
This whole mountain climbing wasn't just for variety or content, Jin really wanted to do this as a symbol of him completing the arduous challenge of national military service, and tell both himself and the world that he's conquered it with flying colours. Man completed his military with so many honors; squad commander, elite warrior, twice promoted early to corporal and sergeant, without any privilege, and with no scandal at all. Similarly, he conquered Hallasan in 7.5hrs, contrary to the average of 9hrs, and even sprinted down the mountain with such light-hearted steps. He was so moved, once at the peak, and once more when he reached the bottom of the mountain and finally completed the hike. Both times he referenced his military while commenting. This whole hike up Korea's highest mountain, was a full representation of Seokjin conquering and completing the most difficult 1.5 years of every Korean man. What a victory, what a man is Kim Seokjin! He may come across as simple and even frivolous, but he's probably the deepest member in BTS behind the camera. So much respect for this man.