Wootteo is back! Jin's character makes a comeback ahead of his military discharge
May 30, 2024
As BTS member Jin's military discharge approaches, his created character Wootteo has made a comeback, exciting fans. On the 28th, Wootteo's Instagram account (@wootteo) posted a charming image of the astronaut-shaped character Wootteo and his space friends with the caption, "It's been a really long time, how is everyone?" The illustration, set in space, reminds fans of Jin's pre-enlistment solo single released on October 28, 2022, titled 'The Astronaut'.
The post touched fans as it showed Wootteo and his friends, Hyatu, Dyari, Urureo, and Deodeum Munji, grown over time. Wootteo has been a fan favorite since its debut around the release of 'The Astronaut', featuring behind-the-scenes content from Jin and photos of Wootteo itself on Instagram.
As Jin's return from the military nears, Wootteo's reappearance has been warmly received, trending worldwide on X (formerly Twitter) under tags like 'WOOTTEO IS BACK', 'D-15 UNTIL JIN RETURNS', and '#15DaysToMeetJin'.
Coldplay, who co-wrote and composed 'The Astronaut' with Jin, has shown their friendship by wearing Wootteo patches on their clothing during their global tour and carrying a Wootteo doll gifted by Jin. Coldplay's bassist Guy Berryman and British actor Simon Pegg have also shown their support by liking posts on Wootteo's Instagram.
Rolling Stone and the global entertainment media SKPOP have highlighted Jin's exemplary military service, noting his achievements such as being named a squad leader during training, early promotions, and his positive influence on his peers. Jin, currently serving as an instructor at the Army's 5th Division training unit, is scheduled to be discharged on June 12.
