BTS’s Jin Is Gifted “Nude” Painting From Kian48 — Triggers Huge Reactions

BTS‘s Jin was gifted a nude painting from Kian84, and it has sparked huge reactions.

BTS’s Jin | @jin/Instagram

Jin and Kian84 have always showcased their friendship, and it’s even more public as they star in Kian’s Bizarre B&B.

While their bond has always been close, netizens were shocked to see that Kian84 had gifted Jin a painting, seemingly showcasing two interconnected bodies.

In particular, netizens noticed that the photo had been a project for some time. Fans saw that the artwork appeared when Kian48 was painting Jin’s Happy album cover, as it was spotted in the shot.

the painting gifted by Mr. Kian to Jin was spotted while he painted Happy Album painting for Jin.

you can see the painting in the corner. It is a version of Kian’s previous work. His previous work was displayed in April last year in an art exhibition #방탄소년단진 #JIN… pic.twitter.com/1P0LfdrkKv

— Seokjinism (Fan Account) (@seokjinism1) April 21, 2025

Unsurprisingly, the shocking nature of the photo sparked huge reactions from netizens who were in awe of the art but didn’t expect such a unique and explicit concept.

Okay it's so nice of Kian for creating and gifting this to jin! It's really well done…..
But I just need to know…. what inspired him to draw this… for jin specifically….c😭 pic.twitter.com/RGSjAcDcqX

— Nabitia⁷⁼¹ ᴮᵗˢ ʸᵉᵃʳ |아포방포 (SLOW) (@nabitia_) April 21, 2025

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Looks like kian got jin a painting as a gift? 😳 pic.twitter.com/y5vSSvUA2a

— Rena⁷∞ (@borahae_4_life) April 21, 2025

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Seeing the reactions, some fans hit back at the comments that seemingly stereotyped Jin as “innocent” and how he would be shocked by the artwork, explaining that Jin is an adult and that artwork like this is very popular and isn’t always inferring something.

Someone said "I thought Jin is the innocent one" he's 32. Not a teenager… My goodness. It's an artwork, you can unclutch your pearls 😭

— 록진 ʙᴛꜱ ʏᴇᴀʀ | 𝙴𝙲𝙷𝙾 (@Gogoonthego) April 21, 2025

Fans discovered the photo’s real meaning. Despite its seemingly explicit first glance, it had a much deeper meaning, and the thought showcased Kian84’s artistic skills.

Korean media reports that the painting gifted to Jin by Kian84 is titled “The Last Couple,” a piece Kian showcased at his art exhibition in April last year.

The artwork reflects on the “N-po Generation” — a term referring to young people in modern society who give up on dating,… pic.twitter.com/uwZFzuAFFH

— JIN UPDATES (@seokjin_updates) April 22, 2025

Jin and Kian84 showcased their bond in the show.

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