Hollywood star Tom Cruise surprised fans by appearing on BTS member Jinโs variety show Run Jin. The episode, released on May 20, showed Cruise praising Jin and BTS for their impressive career. The collaboration happened during Cruiseโs visit to South Korea to promote Mission: Impossible โ The Final Reckoning.
Cruise called himself a big fan of BTS and said he was happy to be part of Jinโs show. The actor also shared his admiration for the groupโs hard work and talent. The episode quickly became a trending topic online, with fans calling it an unexpected but exciting moment.
Jin revealed that Cruiseโs team reached out first to appear on Run Jin. The BTS member also got a special preview of Mission: Impossible 8 before its official release. The episode featured fun conversations about teamwork, action movies, and even Cruise joking about becoming an IMF agent like his character Ethan Hunt.
The Hollywood starโs appearance boosted interest in both Run Jin and Mission: Impossible 8. Fans loved seeing two global icons together, calling it a “dream crossover.” Social media exploded with reactions, with many saying they never expected this collaboration.
Run Jin is a solo variety show where Jin takes on different challenges. Since its start in 2024, it has gained a strong following. The episode with Cruise is one of the most talked-about moments in the showโs history.
Mission: Impossible โ The Final Reckoning is the eighth and final film in the franchise. It premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and was released globally on May 17. The movie features high-stakes action scenes, with Cruise performing his own stunts as usual.
Jin recently returned from military service and has been active in music and variety shows. His new solo mini-album Echo and its title track Donโt Say You Love Me topped iTunes charts in multiple countries. The singer-actor continues to expand his career with projects like Run Jin.
The episode with Tom Cruise is now available on BANGTANTV, BTSโs official YouTube channel. Fans can watch the full interaction between the two stars, including their lighthearted talks and mutual respect.
“First of all, congratulations. Your band, BTS, and your careerโwhat you’ve built is seriously impressive.”
“I’m a huge BTS fan and honestly, I’m so happy to be on your show right now. I know BTS. We all know BTS.”
Fans shared their excitement online after the episode dropped.
“Unbelievable! Tom Cruise and Jin in one frame? This is amazing!”
“We got a BTS-Mission Impossible crossover before the groupโs reunionโwhat timeline is this?”
“Feels like a fever dream. Never thought Iโd see this happen.”
The collaboration highlights the growing connection between Hollywood and K-pop. With stars like Tom Cruise showing interest in BTS, global entertainment boundaries continue to blur.