Tom Cruise made an unforgettable guest appearance on BTS member Jin's YouTube series Run Jin, and fans around the world are still processing the surreal brilliance of it all. The outcome is what you get when you put a Hollywood legend and a K-pop icon in the same room, hand them a bowl of spicy seafood, and roll the cameras: one of the most talked-about YouTube episodes of the year—and a cultural reset.
The episode, which dropped Tuesday night on BTS's official channel, blended deadpan humor, action film nerdiness, K-cuisine bonding, and even a heart-melting call to Jin's mom—all in under 30 minutes.
According to industry insiders, the video collab with Jin was Cruise's idea. After catching wind of Jin's hit variety series—which has quickly become a cult favorite for its mix of dry wit and surprise celebrity drop-ins—Cruise's team reportedly reached out with a specific request: we want in.
He entered with full force. From the second Jin greeted Cruise on set with the iconic question—"Do you know BTS?"—the energy was chaotic perfection. Cruise, never one to miss his mark, smiled and shot back, "Yes! We all know BTS." Cue the internet losing its collective mind.
@tatabts024 We all know BTS ๐ #jin #bts #Tomcruise ๐น: do you know BTS? Tom cruise: yes๐๐ ๐น: asking tom cruise this question makes me so happy Tom cruise: yes i know BTS. We all know BTS ๐ ๐น: oh you know Tom cruise: we all know ๐น: bts members tom cruise know us๐๐ Tom cruise: First of all, I just wanna say congratulations. Your band and your career and what you've created, it's very impressive. And I'm a big fan. Iโm very happy to be here to be on your show right now. ๐น: Just the fact that you know me makes me feel so honored. In Korea, the movies are rated 12+ and 15+ if memory serves me right. and the first movie I saw when I turned fifteen was "Mission: Impossible" starring Tom Cruise. ๐น: That's what I remember. And having him today on this show is such an honor. And I'll do my best to do a good job Tom cruise: Thank you. That's an honor for me. You entertain me so much and it makes very happy to know that l've entertained you MISSION JINPOSSIBLE #RunJin_EP35 #Armyxbts #bts #bangtan #armyforever #jin #seokjin #tatabts024 #runjin
โฌ ุงูุตูุช ุงูุฃุตูู - @tatabts024
Jin, poised and playful as ever, steered the conversation through everything from the legacy of the Mission Impossible franchise to Korea's most underappreciated summer dish: mulhwe, a spicy cold seafood soup. Cruise, ever the method actor, didn't just nod—he ate it. On camera. He gave a thumbs-up.
But it wasn't all jokes and jet engines. Cruise praised Jin's artistry and BTS's global influence, calling their work "truly impressive." Jin, in turn, revealed that the first age-restricted movie he ever watched was Mission: Impossible, saying it sparked his love for cinema. "Having you here feels unreal," he said.
Things took a tender turn when Jin asked for a selfie to show his mom. Cruise, king of the unexpected plot twist, offered a FaceTime call instead. Within minutes, Jin's mother was chatting with Tom Cruise on her phone. ARMY exploded. The video of the moment, posted separately, already has millions of views.
The interview's climax came when Jin playfully asked if he could join the Mission Impossible universe—not as an agent, but as a radio operator far from the action. Cruise, of course, turned that request into a full-blown action sequence. "The radio guy's plane is on fire. The pilot's down. You've got to land it and call HQ." Jin's reply? "I think I'll stay in BTS."
That's probably wise. But for one perfect moment, we all believed it could happen.
With Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning dominating the Korean box office and Run Jin trending across continents, one thing is clear: Cruise didn't just promote a movie—he crossed into another cultural universe. And thanks to Jin, he fit right in.
