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· Carl Samson

BTS’ Jungkook apologizes for wearing ‘Make Tokyo Great Again’ hat

BTS member Jungkook publicly apologized early Saturday (local time) following public backlash over his choice to wear a hat with a politically charged message during concert preparations. Where he wore it Jungkook, who recently completed his military service, was spotted wearing…

· Carl Samson

Jungkook almost performed at the Super Bowl

Jungkook was reportedly invited by Usher to perform with him at this year’s Super Bowl. The belated news comes from a New Yorker article published on Monday, which attributed the missed opportunity to Jungkook’s military service. However, it is unclear when exactly Usher — who…

· Bryan Ke

Trailer for Jungkook’s upcoming documentary reveals BTS star’s worries

The trailer for Jungkook’s documentary, “Jung Kook: I Am Still,” has been released, revealing some of the concerns the BTS star had before his solo debut. “I’m suddenly nervous, I’ll do my best, guys,” said the 26-year-old singer, whose full name is Jeon Jung-kook. “Without the…

· Carl Samson

Jungkook, Lisa lead K-pop nods at the VMAs

BTS’ Jungkook and Blackpink’s Lisa garnered top nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards. Jungkook received nods for best collaboration and best K-pop for his song “Seven” featuring Latto, while Lisa secured four nominations for her solo single “Rockstar” in categories…

· Carl Samson

BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook to star in Disney travel series

BTS members Jimin and Jungkook will star in Disney Plus’ “Are You Sure?!,” premiering Aug. 8. Filmed before their military service, the eight-part travel reality show follows them across New York, Jeju Island (South Korea) and Sapporo (Japan), showcasing their adventures from…

· Bryan Ke

Big Hit shares details on enlistment of BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook, RM and V

Big Hit Music on Tuesday shared some details about the looming military enlistment of BTS’ four remaining active members. No ARMYs allowed: In a notice published on Weverse, the label said Jimin and Jungkook will enlist together, while RM and V will enlist “according to their…

· Carl Samson

Watch: Jungkook, Usher send fans into frenzy with ‘Yeah!’ TikTok collab

Jungkook and Usher surprised fans over the weekend with a dance clip to the American R&B icon’s classic “Yeah!” on TikTok. Dancing kings: Jungkook, who recently released his first full-length album “Golden,” sported an oversized white sweatshirt and gray pants — and a dashing…

· Bryan Ke

Watch: BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook mobbed by fans at Incheon airport upon return from Japan

Dozens of fans mobbed Jimin and Jungkook at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday as the BTS duo arrived back in South Korea following their mystery trip to Japan last week. What happened: A Tuesday livestream on Star Plus shows dozens of fans breaking through the barrier set…

· Michelle De Pacina

Jungkook breaks Spotify record with fastest song to reach 1 billion streams

BTS member Jungkook’s hit single “Seven” made Spotify history by becoming the fastest song to reach 1 billion streams. Making history: Spotify announced the news on X on Tuesday, noting that the single, which was released on July 14, reached a billion streams on the streaming…

· Bryan Ke

BTS Jungkook announces details for upcoming first solo concert

Bighit Music has reportedly revealed the details of BTS member Jungkook’s upcoming solo first concert in November titled “Golden Live On Stage.” Key details: In an announcement on Sunday, Bighit Music said the concert, which will be held at the Jangchung Arena in Jung-gu, Seoul,…

· Michelle De Pacina

Olivia Rodrigo, Jungkook, TXT and more land 2023 MTV EMA nominations

The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) have unveiled their nomination list for 2023, and many talents of Asian descent are featured across different categories. Olivia Rodrigo: The 20-year-old Filipino American singer-songwriter earned a whopping total of six nominations, falling…

· Michelle De Pacina

BLACKPINK, BTS’ Jungkook have historic wins at 2023 MTV VMAs

The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) celebrated the achievements of several K-pop stars, with BLACKPINK and BTS’ Jungkook taking home coveted awards. BLACKPINK: The VMAs were held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday. Although BLACKPINK could not make the…

· Ryan General

Jungkook’s ‘genderless’ look captivates in Calvin Klein’s Fall 2023 campaign

Jungkook’s unique look has ignited discussions online, with the term “genderless” trending on social media shortly after the campaign’s unveiling

· Editorial Staff

BTS’ Jungkook accidentally confirms V’s new album

Jungkook accidentally confirmed that fellow BTS member V will be releasing a debut solo album. What happened: While livestreaming on Weverse on Thursday morning, Jungkook chatted with fans and answered some of their questions.

· Bryan Ke

Latto’s past racist tweets resurface as collab with BTS’ Jungkook goes viral

American rapper Latto, who recently collaborated with BTS’ Jungkook on his viral track “Seven,” is facing online backlash for resurfaced controversial tweets. What happened: Several social media users called out Latto, 24, after HYBE published a teaser for Jungkook’s solo debut…

· Editorial Staff

BTS’ Jungkook releases solo debut single ‘Seven’ featuring Latto

BTS’ Jungkook released his highly anticipated solo debut single “Seven” on Friday. About the song: “Seven” features Grammy-nominated American rapper Latto and comes in both a clean version and an explicit version.

· Isa Peralta

Michelle Zauner reacts to BTS’ Jungkook buying her book ‘Crying in H Mart’

Korean American musician Michelle Zauner took to social media on Monday after finding out that BTS’ Jungkook purchased a copy of her 2021 memoir, “Crying in H Mart.” The reveal: While the K-pop star was chatting with fans during a Weverse Live earlier this week, he shared that…

· Iris Jung

BTS’ Jungkook sizzles as Calvin Klein’s newest global ambassador

BTS’ Jungkook has been named Calvin Klein’s latest global ambassador. BTS fans, known as ARMY, first suspected the collaboration on Sunday when Calvin Klein shared a cryptic tweet that simply read, “you might want to turn your post notifications on.”

· Daniel Anderson

BTS’ Jungkook deletes personal Instagram account with 50 million followers

Jungkook has explained his decision to delete his personal Instagram account with over 50 million followers. The BTS member abruptly deleted his Instagram account on Tuesday.

· Iris Jung

BTS’ Jungkook goes viral for drunken live singing of ‘Chainsaw Man’ theme

Clips of BTS’ Jungkook singing and livestreaming while drunk have gone viral on Twitter, with his tipsy cover of the “Chainsaw Man” opening theme, “Kick Back,” gaining the most attention. The nearly four-hour live session took place on Feb. 1. Although the singer launched the…