Tom Cruise Tells Jin That He’s a ‘Big Fan’ of BTS

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In a chat hosted by South Korean pop sensation Jin from BTS, Hollywood star Tom Cruise expressed his admiration for Jin and the band’s music career achievements.

Find out what Tom Cruise and BTS’ Jin discussed from this story.

Tom Cruise meets BTS’ Jin in South Korea

Tom Cruise made a visit to South Korea as part of the promotion for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. While there, he sat down for an interview with Jin that was posted on BTS’ main YouTube channel.

As a gaming enthusiast, I started off our chat by inquiring if the legendary 62-year-old from Tinseltown was familiar with the K-pop sensation BTS. “Absolutely! I’m well-acquainted with BTS… Yes, I know them,” he chuckled back. “Everyone knows about BTS.

This sparked a thrilled reaction from Jin, who exclaimed, “Wow, Tom Cruise recognizes us!” Later on, Cruise praised Jin and BTS for their thriving careers, commenting that their achievements were “extremely impressive” and expressing his admiration as a “big fan.

“I’m very happy to be here, to be on your show right now,” Cruise added.

Check out the video below:

After turning fifteen, the songwriter who is also an astronaut shared that the first film he watched afterward was Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible. This movie made a significant impact on him and remains memorable.

Afterward, they delved into a range of subjects centered around Tom Cruise’s encounters with South Korea. Cruise openly shared his admiration for the Korean people, cuisine, films, and music, emphasizing his appreciation for Korean barbecue chicken and complimenting the Koreans on their exceptional film-making abilities.

Later on, Jin inquired if Cruise was familiar with the Korean dish Samgyeopsal. Cruise confirmed he had tried it before and found it simply fantastic.

Later on, Cruise inquired about Jin’s preferred cuisine. Being a fan of spicy dishes, Jin disclosed his fondness for mulhoe – a local specialty consisting of raw fish slices, vegetables, and seafood immersed in a zesty gochujang cold soup. Jin encouraged Cruise to sample this dish before departing from Korea.

Afterward, they talked about the aerial tricks for The Final Reckoning. Cruise pointed out the wind-walking sequence, mentioning that it was an unprecedented stunt.

The wind is incredibly strong, making it tough to even take a breath when you step outside the cockpit. In fact, it’s such a powerful force that I needed to completely overhaul my training routine,” said Cruise.

Additionally, Jin and Tom Cruise made a video call to the former’s mother, off-camera.

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2025-05-21 18:40