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Originally Published 7 months ago — by Billboard
Jimin and Jung Kook of BTS have completed their mandatory military service in South Korea, marking a significant step towards the group's reunion, which is expected to occur at the 2025 BTS FESTA event. Both members expressed gratitude and excitement for the future, with the group now only awaiting SUGA's discharge to fully reunite.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
Usher teases his upcoming Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show with a trailer featuring a creative cover of his hit "Yeah!" with cameos from J Balvin, LeBron James, and BTS' Jung Kook. The performance is set to include a mix of old Usher footage, a gospel choir, and more. Usher also announced his new album, "Coming Home," to be released on Super Bowl Sunday, featuring collaborations with Jung Kook and H.E.R.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Billboard
Jung Kook of BTS celebrates his collaboration "Seven" reaching one billion streams on Spotify by enjoying his favorite Korean snacks, including soy sauce eggs, banana milk, tuna kimbap, shrimp crackers, turtle chips, japchae, and castella. The song became the fastest to reach one billion streams in Spotify history and broke several records upon its release.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
BTS member Jung Kook has released a collaborative performance video with Usher for their remix of the single "Standing Next to You." The stylized clip features impressive choreography and a group of dancers. The duo previously teased the video on TikTok, and the remix is part of Jung Kook's debut solo album, "Golden," which also includes collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, and Major Lazer. Jung Kook recently shared a video for the song "Hate You" and has also announced his upcoming military enlistment alongside fellow BTS member Jimin.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
BTS member Jung Kook has released a new music video for his ballad "Hate You," which is featured on his recently released album Golden. The video showcases a solemn visual as Jung Kook recites the lyrics alone while overlooking a cityscape. The song is a pop ballad track co-written by Shawn Mendes and evokes deep emotions with a blend of lofi piano and Jung Kook's vocals. In a note to fans, Jung Kook expressed his readiness to start his mandatory military service and thanked them for their support.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
BTS member Jung Kook shocked fans during a livestream by revealing his shaved head, signaling his preparation for military enlistment. The youngest member of the group, known as the "Golden Maknae," ran across the camera briefly, giving fans a glimpse of his bald head. Jung Kook's fellow BTS members, RM, Jimin, and V, also discussed their upcoming enlistment, with Jin set to return from the military in a few months. The remaining four members are projected to reunite as a group in 2025.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
BTS member Jung Kook has released a remix of his hit single "Standing Next to You" featuring Usher. The collaboration adds a smooth tenderness to the energetic track, showcasing the top-notch vocals of both artists. This marks Usher's first formal collaboration with a BTS member, although he was previously mentioned in their song "Butter." "Standing Next to You" is part of Jung Kook's debut solo album, Golden, which also features collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, and Major Lazer. Jung Kook and other BTS members will begin their mandatory military service in South Korea next month.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Jung Kook of BTS surprises fans with a new collaboration, a remix of his single "3D" featuring Justin Timberlake. The timing of the release seems odd as Jung Kook has already moved on to promoting his solo album and a newer single. The original version of "3D" debuted at No. 5 on the Hot 100, but has since fallen on the charts. While the purpose of the collaboration is unclear, it could potentially help the song's chances on radio charts and attract a more mature audience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Billboard
Jung Kook of K-pop group BTS announced in an open letter to fans that he will begin his military service in December. He expressed gratitude to the ARMY for their support and promised to return to the stage with a more mature side. The announcement comes after Big Hit Entertainment confirmed that RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook have initiated the military enlistment process. BTS is expected to resume group activities in 2025 after all members have completed their military duty.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Billboard
Jung Kook of BTS accepts the award for top global K-pop song at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards for his solo track "Seven" featuring Latto. This is Jung Kook's first solo win and the debut of the top global K-pop song category. Latto also won her first Billboard Music Award for the collaboration. The awards show offers a reimagined concept with exclusive performances, intimate celebrations, interviews, and behind-the-scenes moments.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Billboard
Jung Kook of BTS surprised fans with a concert in Times Square, performing songs from his debut solo album "Golden." The concert featured electrifying renditions of his hit singles "Seven" and "3D," with Jung Kook delivering his rap verse and interacting with the crowd. Non-NYC fans were able to watch the free event on Xbox's Twitch channel. The concert marked a historic moment for K-pop fans and held great significance for both Times Square and New York City.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Jung Kook of BTS surprised fans with a free concert in Times Square to promote his new album, Golden. The show, which was announced just hours before, featured several songs from the album and drew over 280,000 viewers online. Fans had the chance to win custom Jung Kook Xbox consoles and Game Pass codes. The event marked a historic moment for K-Pop fans and held great significance for both Times Square and New York City.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Billboard
Jung Kook of BTS surprised fans with a live performance at TSX Entertainment in Times Square to celebrate the release of his solo album, 'Golden.' Fans who couldn't attend in person could watch the show on Xbox's Twitch channel and had the chance to win custom Jung Kook Xbox consoles. The album features his Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping single "Seven" with Latto and a new song with Jack Harlow called "3D." Jung Kook expressed his excitement to perform his favorite song from the album, "Standing Next to You," and encouraged fans to listen to it on loud speakers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
BTS member Jung Kook made his TV debut for his latest solo single, "Standing Next to You," on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. He also discussed various topics with Fallon, including his fear of microwaves and his plans for a world tour. Jung Kook's performance was accompanied by male dancers, showcasing impressive choreography. Fallon playfully teased Jung Kook about falling asleep during a live stream, to which Jung Kook admitted feeling embarrassed. The singer emphasized the importance of hard work and practice in becoming a great artist.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Billboard
Jung Kook, member of the popular K-pop group BTS, is set to appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and perform on Today's Citi Concert Series to promote his first solo album, "Golden." The Tonight Show interview will air on November 6th at 11:35 p.m. ET, while the performance on Today will be broadcasted on November 8th at 8 a.m. ET. Viewers can watch these shows on NBC through cable or streaming platforms like Peacock, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, SlingTV, or Hulu + Live TV.