Kian's Bizarre B&B Pilot Review: What happened to the fun? Jin of BTS trapped in a variety of black holes

The hype was high. The debut of Jin of BTS on Netflix. However, at least for me, this pilot crashed, unfortunately.

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Kian's Bizarre B&B: Why Jin of BTS said yes, and why it makes perfect sense

When the variety show Kian's Bizarre B&B was first announced, some people wondered if Jin of BTS would really show up. Starting with Kian himself. Would the budget allow for a global superstar like him? But anyone who knows Jin knows that question misses the point entirely.

Because Jin isn’t just famous, he’s genuinely generous. He’s one of the rare few who can say “I’m rich, I can pay for this” without sounding arrogant. He’s been known to cover meals for others during military service, to refuse brand discounts even when he’s the ambassador, and to join projects not for the money but because he wants to be there. That’s the kind of person he is.

So yes, of course, he showed up.

And when he did, he brought the full Jin experience: chaotic, playful, and unsurprisingly tender. He has this strange superpower. He can sense when people feel awkward around him, and instead of smoothing it out with niceties, he does the opposite. He leans into the weirdness. He jokes harshly on purpose, puts on a grumpy face, and somehow that relieves the tension. His mock-aggressive tone is like a wink in disguise. You get used to it fast. It’s Jin being Jin, and it works like magic.

Where architecture meets absurdity: Welcome to Kian’s Bizarre B&B

But the real star of the chaos might be the B&B itself. Designed by Kian84, the place is a fever dream of half-formed ideas and hilarious ambition. Kian literally designed the building himself, and it shows. The front door? It’s on the second floor. No, really. Guests have to climb to enter. And once inside, things only get more unpredictable.

There are loose stones scattered here and there. The layout feels like it was planned with a vague sense of “vibe” over safety. And just to top it off, the place is open-air. Yes, open. During a typhoon. Nature decided to make a surprise cameo, and suddenly this feel-good reality show turned into a stylish survival camp. The result? Absolute chaos. But the good kind. The kind that guarantees one thing: fun. But only to a point.

A floating fever dream: What even is this place?

For viewers unfamiliar with Korean variety shows, the pacing might feel strange at first. Yes, they really do spend a full thirty minutes just talking, wandering, and figuring things out. It’s part of the charm. And then suddenly, boom. You’re hit with this.

A bright yellow structure with candy-colored castle towers, perched atop a rusty old barge in the middle of the sea. It looks like a floating kindergarten designed by a sleep-deprived architect with a crayon addiction. And yet, it’s weirdly delightful. This is Kian’s Airbnb vision that has come to life. Not on land, but on water. And somehow, against all odds, it works. Well, does it?

The contrast is so sharp it’s hilarious. Jin of BTS, a global icon known for sold-out stadiums and Michelin-tier elegance, arrives at what looks like SpongeBob’s summer home. And instead of rolling his eyes, he rolls up his sleeves. Because that’s the kind of show this is. A little absurd. A little broken. And absolutely full of heart.

A slow burn without the burn: When expectations don’t meet execution

But here’s the thing. For all the quirky promise, the premiere of Kian's Bizarre B&B drags. A lot. There’s nearly a full hour of buildup where not much happens. The guests take forever to arrive, the hosts stall, and the pacing collapses under its own weight.

If you’re used to the tight, hilarious chaos of Run BTS or even the candid charm of Home Alone, this might feel painfully slow. And if you came specifically for Jin of BTS, you’ll be disappointed. He’s there, yes, but barely gets room to shine. Compared to how magnetic and naturally funny he is on Run Jin, on stage, or answering Jimmy Fallon’s rapid-fire questions, this episode feels like a missed opportunity.

Honestly, even the edits from In the SOOP delivered more action, whether it was Bam doing his business in the kitchen or Namjoon forgetting he just cut chili peppers and touching his own eyes. If I had to summarize what actually happened in this episode, I could do it in two or three sentences. That’s how uneventful it was.

Maybe it gets better. Maybe there’s brilliance ahead. But life’s too short to wait for a maybe. At least for me. This first episode didn’t give Jin the space he deserves, and I’m not sticking around in hopes it will. I’ll stick with Run Jin, knowing that in 20 minutes (more or less) I’ll laugh, cry, and probably want to replay it all over again.

Rating with a touch of flair: 2 out of 5 lost Airbnb keys.

A heartbreak, really. As an ARMY and a fan of Jin of BTS variety show, this could’ve been unforgettable for me. Instead, it was an hour of watching time slip away when I could’ve been listening to Jin’s music, rewatching Run BTS, revisiting In the SOOP, or just listening to Jin singing.

Your move, Netflix. But this viewer has already checked out.