JUNG KOOK

Date of Birth: 1st September, 1997

ABOUT JUNG KOOK

Jeon Jungkook (Jungkook)

Born on September 1, 1997, in Busan, Jungkook is part of the Vocal Line, the Maknae Line, and the Dance Line. Fans call him the Golden Maknae, Jungkookie, Kook, or JK. He began his military service on December 11, 2023, and is expected to return in June 2025.

As the youngest member of BTS, Jungkook earned his nickname “Golden Maknae” because of his extraordinary versatility and talent. He is the group’s lead vocalist with perfect pitch, a gifted dancer, and someone who can even hold his own as a rapper. Beyond music, he is naturally skilled at sports, art, and even everyday tasks like cooking and driving. Jungkook joined BTS when he was only 13, after choosing BigHit because he was impressed by RM, and since then, the older members have helped raise him. His bond with Jin is especially close, filled with playful teasing and brotherly affection.

Although Jungkook tends to be reserved in interviews and off-stage moments, he transforms when performing. His presence on stage is magnetic, combining powerful vocals with razor-sharp choreography, often putting him right at the center of BTS’s live performances. His physicality also became legendary, especially after his viral moment during the 2018 Billboard Music Awards when he revealed his abs while performing Fake Love.

Jungkook’s musical interests lean heavily toward American pop, and he has recorded several covers of popular songs, often connecting with the original artists themselves. He enjoys singing for fans in spontaneous livestream karaoke sessions, showing his love for music in its purest form. He also continues to develop his songwriting skills and has released solo tracks alongside his BTS work. Despite global fame, Jungkook is known for living simply, at times even like a college student. Stories like his habit of sleeping with a rolled-up towel as a pillow and his love for instant ramen have only added to his relatable charm.

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You can recognize Jungkook by his position at the center of performances and red carpet appearances, as well as his multiple piercings, which sometimes include eyebrow and lip piercings. He is the most heavily tattooed member, with much of his right hand and arm inked, including designs dedicated to ARMY, though he sometimes keeps them hidden.

His “7” friendship tattoo is placed just behind his left ear. Jungkook usually prefers keeping his hair black since dye irritates him, but he has occasionally experimented with bold shades like blonde, red, or blue, and in recent years he has often worn it longer in a tousled, shaggy style.

Fans also remember him in James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke, seated in the middle row on the driver’s side, right behind James.

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