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BTS’ Jin trends worldwide after fans spot alleged hickey during soundcheck
Updated On: 19 May, 2026 06:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jin sparked massive online discussion after fans noticed an alleged mark on his neck during BTS’ ARIRANG tour. While some jokingly called it a hickey, others urged calm, suggesting it could simply be skin irritation or an allergy-related mark instead

Jin (Instagram)
A fresh wave of chaos has taken over the internet after BTS member Jin became the centre of a viral fan discussion during the group’s ongoing ARIRANG tour. The singer recently grabbed attention after eagle-eyed fans claimed they spotted what appeared to be a “mark” on his neck during a soundcheck performance at Stanford, sparking endless speculation online.
Fans spot Jin with a hickey
The moment quickly spread across social media platforms, with fans zooming into photos and videos from the concert in an attempt to figure out whether the mark was actually a hickey. Several users jokingly declared themselves “detectives,” while others reacted dramatically to the viral images, sending the BTS fandom into complete meltdown mode.
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