"Truly the goat" - Fans praise BTS' Jin for voicing empathy amid Al replacing human labor fears

On December 21, BTS held a full-group live broadcast on Weverse, where the members engaged in a conversation about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, and its possible repercussions on humanity. During the discussion, Jin, aka Kim Seokjin, expressed concern about AI’s growing capabilities, noting that it can now recreate human faces. His said words drew attention from fans for expressing concern and empathy regarding how AI could impact human lives.

As the conversation progressed, the members discussed the idea that AI could eventually replace human roles, including creative ones. Suga and j-hope commented on how robots can move like humans and described these developments as mind-blowing. The discussion then shifted to broader questions about the future of work. Suga asked whether humans were ultimately meant to stop working, while RM questioned what role people would have in such a future. Jin raised concerns about how people would survive and earn a living if AI took over jobs.

"Then, how will humans survive and earn a living? Don't ppl need to work to make money?" Jin questioned.

When Jungkook pointed out that current trends focus on efficiently adopting and utilizing AI and added further Jin added,

"But then, that’s an activity where only a small group of pp can make money from and the majority may end up losing their jobs."

The conversation carried on as Suga added that this could eventually weaken or erase the concept of currency or commodities. In a lighter moment, j-hope asked about combining BTS with AI, prompting Jimin to joke that AI would become BTS, leading to laughter. However, Jimin also noted that such scenarios reflect a possible reality.

The conversation ended with RM emphasizing the need for people to care for one another more. Jin further reiterated his concerns about AI recreating human faces, while Jimin and Suga stressed the importance of unity, urging humanity to embrace each other and move away from conflict and war.

Following the broadcast, clips of this discussion circulated widely on social media. Fans repeatedly shared the segment, highlighting Jin’s empathetic perspective and the thoughtful reactions of the other members. Many described Jin’s comments as profound and reflective. One fan wrote,

“Seokjin is truly the goat so sexy. addressing the main concern and being emphatic. i love my man so much. so proud of you my love,” reflecting the broader praise directed at Jin for his words during the live.

Fans flooded social media with comments praising Jin’s remarks, describing them as timely and accurate. Many noted that he had consistently been on what they called the "right side of history", with several referring to him as the "GOAT".

As a result, fans continued to commend Jin, highlighting his perspective, empathy, and intelligence. Some fans even suggested that he “radicalized BTS" in the sense of encouraging deeper, more socially aware discussions.

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BTS celebrate Weverse’s 30 million members milestone with surprise live, talking about 2026 album and future plans

On December 21, BTS reunited on Weverse to mark the platform surpassing 30 million members. RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook appeared together around a festively decorated table with Christmas ornaments, snacks, fruits, pastries, and a cake, celebrating the year-end season with fans.

The group went live unexpectedly through their official Weverse account and remained on air for nearly 49 minutes, quickly drawing global attention. The broadcast was notable for being translated live into English for the first time, allowing international fans to follow the conversation in real time rather than relying on auto-generated subtitles.

The live opened with BTS’ familiar group greeting before transitioning into relaxed conversations. Topics ranged from global warming and artificial intelligence to memories from their early years and plans for a future comeback. Throughout the broadcast, the members shared playful and warm interactions.

BTS member during the live (Image via Weverse/BTS)

Later, BTS spoke about their group album planned for release in 2026. They described the project as demanding yet creatively rewarding, emphasizing that each member contributed their individual musical style.

The group noted changes in their recording process, including repeated revisions, detailed fine-tuning, and close collaboration with engineers. They shared that the experience contributed to their artistic growth and remained enjoyable despite its intensity.

The members briefly touched on other future plans as well, hinting at upcoming activities and suggesting that there would be special developments and announcements later on. As the broadcast concluded, BTS extended New Year greetings in multiple languages and expressed optimism for what lies ahead, stating their intention to make 2026 a defining year for the group.

Edited by Adrija Chakraborty