Tom Cruise appears on BTS member Jin’s YouTube show

Tom Cruise, who recently visited Korea to promote his film “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” shakes hands with BTS member Jin. Courtesy of Lotte Entertainment

Hollywood star Tom Cruise has appeared on BTS member Jin’s online entertainment show, marking a high-profile meeting between two global celebrities.

Cruise, who visited Korea to promote his new film "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning," joined Jin on his YouTube show Run Jin, creating a buzz among fans worldwide.

In the interview, Jin kicked things off playfully with the question, “Do you know BTS?” to which Cruise replied with an enthusiastic “Yeah,” setting the tone for their friendly exchange. Jin shared that the first film he watched after turning 15 was from the Mission: Impossible series, expressing admiration for Cruise.

Cruise returned the warm sentiment, praising Korean culture: “Korean culture is amazing, the people are incredibly warm, the history is fascinating and the food is delicious,” he said. "I feel energized being in this culture."

The two also discussed Cruise’s now-famous aerial stunt, which involved hanging off a plane 2,438 meters in the air. “It was the hardest weight workout you have done," in five minutes, Cruise said, describing it as the most difficult stunt of his career.

Jin jokingly expressed his desire to join the film franchise, leading to a lighthearted exchange that charmed viewers.

Cruise wrapped up the interview on a heartfelt note, telling his fans, “I’m truly happy to be here. Thank you for always allowing me to entertain you.”

As a bonus, Jin revealed his favorite dish was "mulhoe" (a Korean cold raw fish soup) and suggested that Cruise should try it.

In a post-credits scene, Cruise responded with a video of himself tasting the dish, adding a heartfelt and humorous close to their memorable meeting.

BTS member Jin, left, and actor Tom Cruise / Captured from Jin's YouTube channel

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.