#jungkook

[@englishrose7408]

Let's appreciate the fact that a performer at the absolute pinnacle of his career so far, (I am sure there is more to come), entered his military service three years earlier than he needed to in order for BTS to come back together in 2025. A completely selfless act which demonstrates his love for and commitment to the group.

[@mly2312]

Agreed. This solo debut is only a teaser. There is definitely so much more, and that I'm sure he wants to explore and share with us. He's so humble. He's so wonderful

[@maricutadunca_613]

*I wholeheartedly believe in BTS as a team and JK as the main vocalist, but even though he know how much his voice can give, he has always done everything he can to ensure that the whole band gets the recognition it deserves as a united team. His SOLO era threw him into the music world to assert himself as a TALENT and voice that is born 1 in 1000 in the world and to be appreciated for what he gives which is the 101% .*

[@pathansen7270]

I am a grma from Texas and so appreciative of your BTS commentaries. This was a fascinating approach to Jungkook's documentary. We spent our 56 anniversary at Jungkook's movie. It was a wonderful experience.

[@KriszKovacs]

Thank you for your thoughts Fairlane, enjoyed this re-cap. I watched the documentary twice in the cinema and I totally get your point, it was too short on the production aspect. I wished for more information on how the music video concepts came up, how he choose the choreos, why he did performance video for 3D after filming the MV (or maybe it was before??) also was he involved in the lyrics? How much time took him to learn all those choreos? How on earth could he record a song with only an evening and night time to study and practice? I am sincerely impressed by how he recorded Seven and especially Standing next to you so fast? It's a difficult song to sing - vocally, phrasing-wise, in a language he doesn't dominate....honestly .... do people even realize how professional you must be to do that???? There were a few things that impressed me apart from him, being a master of his craft, and it was his humility and selflessness. He is a genuinely good person, a person I am so proud of to have met and known - he is an absolute role model. I hope we will get more bangtanTV moments of Golden - but what I pray for is that they all come out of the military unharmed physically and mentally and that they are aware how much we love them.

[@Imme_begin]

You know JK? Or are you talking about knowing him as a fan?

[@caroxnl]

Totally agree with you. And I also wished we could've seen some more about the interaction with his dancecrew, and band on stage. How do they pick them. I know JK personally wanted to work with Brian for example... and the directors of the mv's... oh well, I could just watch for hours more.

[@gloriajblackwell1037]

I so totally agree with the last two paragraphs. I am trying not to read too much until I can see the film, but your comments about him resonate.

[@KriszKovacs]

@@Imme_begin I never met him in person but he and BTS are an esential part of my life. Sorry if my wording is confusing, English isn't my native language.

[@lainelanas7486]

Jk born as 1 in the million artist/singer...I believe he can become a legendary singer like MJ, if he continue to come out with solo album like Golden...

[@suzettedezilwa7486]

I agree, I SAW I AM STILL. mesmerising. 128% IQ. LOYALTY TO THE MEMBERS. Yes, I agree that the documentary too short. It would have been better as a documentary on Disney .. but then Jimin and Jhope, there was no documentary at the Cinemas. But with 7 members that are multi talented, I imagine it would be difficult. Also we have Disney Channel and utube, etc. Congratulations all of B T S Solo albums, 🎉

[@giselagarza6293]

Yes!!! Can’t wait for soloist JK’s comeback!!

[@kookiejeon5960]

​@@suzettedezilwa7486the video is about JK but trying to insert the members as usual

[@Be_kind_and_polite]

As soon as BIGHIT releases the additional materials about JKs solo journey, the Haters will come out of the woodwork or scream at him, but I hope that doesn’t stop BIGHIT from releasing more

[@lindagraham2779]

I heartily believe in Junkook’s potential. I believe he chose western producers and songwriters and adult-themed songs to (1) break into the western market even further, and (2) prove to his fans he is no longer the baby, but a full-grown young man. He is someone who wrote Still With You, as well as other great songs. I’m looking forward to his album that he composes, writes the lyrics, and produces himself-only by Junkook. It will truly showcase his talents and will be a masterpiece. I’m hoping he will be able to do that at least once, having full artistic freedom. Of course, I want it more than once, being greedy! I’m here for his journey. Yes, I did feel the documentary was too short. I got the impression from past clips that Andrew Watt was throwing songs at JK left and right and Junkook chose from them. In the Are You Sure series, he said he wasn’t interested in writing songs now, and was leaving that to the experts. I think lack of time was a key factor there. However, he went on to say that he just likes singing the songs. That’s the one thing about Junkook that is his essence-he truly loves to sing. I love that about him. He was gifted with his voice and he loves sharing his talent with the world. Junkook will show us more when given the chance, but only if he wants to do it. He is definitely his own man. Junkook-fighting! 💜💜💜

[@sskkmmaa]

JK did not write any of the songs on Golden, but he chose every song for a reason. His reputation has already shown that he writes great songs.

[@Ja-tu7pl]

Byłam widziałam i przeżywałam. Zgadzam się z wieloma twoimi stwierdzeniami i na pewno z faktem, że film jest za krótki. Żal było wyjść z kina bo ciągle chciało się go więcej. Jedno jest pewne, era Golden nareszcie dała mu pewność siebie i uzmysłowiła mu ogrom jego potencjału. Parafrazując w odniesieniu do JK, " kiedyś byłem taki mały a świat był taki ogromny, teraz jestem taki duży a świat taki mały. Jestem przekonana, że era po wojsku dla BTS będzie inna. To nie będzie zabawa dla małych dziewczynek czyli króliczków, ciasteczek i takich tam, ale sztuka dojrzałych emocjonalnie ludzi wyrażanych w piosenkach.

[@annyeongSher]

I really hope for this for all of them. The severe restrictions of K-pop and the entitlement and control efforts of some K-pop fans hold them back significantly. Each of them is extremely talented with much creativity and artistry to share with the world. Imagine how nice it would be for them not to fret about details meant to keep them in a creative box. Just look at how their solo endeavors allowed them to break down some of those walls. I am excited for their post-military careers. It will be magical.

[@sorayaellison9510]

I agree with you it was too short , JK worked so hard that it does not show fully how he accomplished his hard work.👍💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@blancaacosta919]

JK 💜

[@MikiBorahae]

Oh my Gosh, you are brilliant!, I couldn't have praise it better. absolutely he has trully matured as a musician. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 he is humble, simple, kind, strong, and doesn't pretend to be something that he is not. I admire that very much.

[@Jennifer-fy7oe]

Thank you for this. Yes I am also greedy for more and we haven't seen enough of JK in the doc. The whole process is magical especially with him. I hope we get "I Am Still with You" He is going to shine & fly higher as a Soloist Artist and he did say it's as important as being BTS. I want both as BTS and as JK the Soloist because that's the only was his dreams and potential as a Solo Artist will be satisfied. He has endured and waited for this moment in his life. So I just want him to be a fully accomplished and forever Artist of our times. Definitely beyond K Pop. We love you JK can't wait for you to be back. 💜💪🏻

[@suemartin5046]

So well said. Your comments were spot on . And yes I want more, it was too short! Thank you

[@tomlasherleslie]

Thank you! I am no where near a theater showing I Am Still, but I am still loving hearing about it!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@Imme_begin]

Oh I’m sorry. I was surprised when I discovered it was showing in our theater (and when Suga’s did). I expected it ti only be released in large cities. My town is only 60K, so it is just an average sized town.

[@cleobelcaylao5877]

I am relieved that he was satisfied on his solo adventures, hard work paid off. I think we will be able to see more behind the scenes in a separate videos, bighit does that all the time.

[@angelstar1632]

It's the same feeling with all the members that did their own documentary about their work. Wish those were longer.

[@Imme_begin]

It was interesting hearing that he didn’t like SNTY in the beginning. I’ve only heard him say it’s is his favorite song on the album and that he could see himself on stage singing it from the beginning… maybe that came later. Loved hearing your thoughts! And yes, it was too short. I wanted to see the parts of Golden Live where he chatted with ARMY. It is so endearing to me. I wanted to see things like RM giving him the letter, and the listening party. I also would like more about the process. I have no complaints about the movie. I loved everything about it. I just hope there is more, too.

[@maryr1905]

Right. I never heard that he didn't like SNTY, either. He was played several songs after recording Seven and chose SNTY and one other to do the next day if I understood the documentary correctly. When he talked with Suga on the first Suchwita after releasing Seven, he said he had the opening song for his project - he didn't know if he was going to do a mini album or just singles (turns out it was SNTY), but he was looking for a particular next single. He later found it with 3D and I thought it was interesting that after recording 3D is when he decided to do a full album. Speaking of Suga, I would love to know what Jersey Club song he was pitching to JK and what that sounded like...

[@mf722]

That would be amazing if Suga produced a song for Jungkook.

[@janetwilson9208]

I agree there is so much more that could have been said in the documentary. As ARMY, this movie didn't really show us anything we didn't already know about Jungkook, his talent, his work ethics, hie dedication to his art,etc. I feel this was kind of an introduction to people who have just discovered Jungkook, the solo artist.

[@Be_kind_and_polite]

That whole thing about the different way of working. Really fascinated him…..he explained it in some detail when he was on Suchwita and Suga seemed impressed! I think it opened his eyes about how much more he can accomplish in that system based on the efficiencies. It potentially frees him up to spend more time envisioning what he wants, knowing that it can be delivered in an efficient way once he decides!

[@eshna2012]

I honestly don’t understand how toxic solos can exist when the members are literally saying they couldn’t exist without all 7, EVERY chance they get. 💜💜💜💛💜💜💜

[@luisaz3570]

JK wanting to communicate his desire to grow as an artist, stay with his members, and make his own decisions goes against the solo rhetoric for sure. I'm happy that he was able to accomplish so much with his first album and look forward to 2025.

[@CeciJosa]

I think of when he did Celeb Bros with Minwoo of Shinhwa. He wanted to know how to keep going as a group for a long time even when they all had other solo activities. Minwoo told him to consider everything that the members do as part of what keeps the group going and in the public eye even if they are solo activities. Words of wisdom. That was 5 or 6 years ago.

[@kimnkal]

I agree, especially that the documentary did not include nearly enough being-the-scenes of his process as a singer and artist. I would like to see and hear more from him about that.

[@patriciacaprara6308]

Love. BTS, their talent, hard work ethic, love everything about them. Please, Lord, dont let them get tainted by anything in the US music industry as we are seeing and hearing lately. Guess that was another thing I love about them, their wholesomeness. SK music industry has its own problems and corruption, but I hope nothing like the clowns (freaks) in the US. At 76, will forever be BTS ARMY, have loved them for about 8 years, been to a concert, watch their online concerts, all their online content. Bless these young guys, keep them safe always. One thing that comes to mind about JK’s “I am Still” , evolving, growing, adapting, so many other good things, I am still “me”.

[@karenbierle7682]

I loved the documentary but I do want more.

[@belaytriks]

Something I noticed is Jin mentions a lot to JK in his solo work, and I find endearing JK thinks too about Jin during his solo work. The bond they have among them is still shinning during their solo activities.

[@CaroleMcDonnell]

Thank you so much! I now appreciate Jungkook more. And I now know what anagnorisis is. Thanks so much.

[@Imme_begin]

Yeah, I learned a new word 😊.

[@Amari0326]

Love your analysis. I agree there is so much more they can put in the documentary. Can’t wait for JK to return. So excited for his future.

[@santinacamarotto6971]

Sono completamente d'accordo con la tua definizione !! Lui è un'artista a 360 gradi ed è molto umile come del resto sono tutti i BTS e sa ciò che vuole . Anch'io ho visto il docufilm è mi è dispiaciuto molto che fosse stato molto breve avrei voluto vedere molto di piu' , sperando che riescano a fare ciò che hanno detto in altre piattaforme!! Grazie per la perfetta sintesi !!!

[@watrgrl2]

I’m seeing it this coming Saturday. That was an excellent review you gave! You have an impressive, insightful and very articulate review of Jungkook’s personality, and what was learned in his documentary.

[@yoletteducheine67]

That was my thought, I wanted to know more. Now I have to go to every interview his ever down

[@Amarhi281]

Thank you for this video. It was such a heart-felt experience listening to you ❤

[@michellem6826]

The more I learn about music the more my respect increases for BTS as a whole and the artists as individuals. Part of my journey comes from listening and internalizing your thoughts. I will not be able to see the documentary so your video is even more valuable. JK is impressive. I am happy and jealous at the same time. His album was amazing and the promotions and performances were just the tip of what ARMY can experience in the future. So thrilling. So happy! Jimin is my bias and I want this for him too. I want a promotional platform JK had for Jimin. However, after seeing Jimin’s interviews, articles and more, I understand their journeys are very different even though their paths are very similar. Jimin’s focus was to remake his vocals so he could sing in a healthy way. Jimin wanted to be more involved in the creative process so his understanding of his art was more defined and richer. JK seems to instinctively grasp how a song should flow. Jimin seems to need to study it well and then more forward. I was jealous and greedy in my need to have more of Jimin before Jimin was ready to show. Jimin works in Jimin time. My focus on JK and Jimin and my self discovery of new layers to their music made me pause and explore the other members. ARMY has had so much content, it is hard to properly reflect. This documentary helps and I hope one day I can see it. Thanks for your thoughts.

[@Imme_begin]

I can understand you wanting this for Jimin since he is your bias. Heck, I would love it, too. JK is my bias. I think Jimin could have had this, if he wanted, and I wouldn’t be surprised (since he put out two mini albums), if we get something similar before they return. It’s very possible (maybe even probable) that he will release something in theaters, but they held off releasing it for a while after “Muse” is released. That’s my hope anyways 😊 One thing we learned in Suchwita is that each member had so much control over what they chose to do. Jimin and Suga talked about it and also JK and Suga, just to name two examples. So, if Jimin wants this, I’m sure it will happen. Jimin and JK are the most commercially successful so there is no way they would hold him back from doing a movie in the theaters if that is what HE wants. 😊(I don’t say that to diminish the talents or successes of any of the others. They are all extremely talented and successful. I just stated a fact based off of the numbers - album sales, streams, etc.) to make a point that the company will do this if Jimin wants it.

[@michellem6826]

@@Imme_begin totally agree with your thoughts. Thanks for sharing!🙂

[@maryr1905]

I know what you are saying. I feel like there are 2 parts to Jimin's solo process prior to the military (and I'm confident it is just the beginning for him). 1) I think he was interested in developing his ability to create songs and, like the rap line, use music to express himself. He said at the 2022 FESTA that he doesn't worry as much about perfection and works hard but is willing to let go and put things out. I think that approach for him taps into a lot of talent and potential so I'm glad he is writing songs, working with the BTS team and PDogg, and also working directly with some western producers. From his behind the scenes video they had a lot of fun. 2) I heard a comment from Jimin - maybe in Suchwita? - where he talked about his second project that he started even while completing FACE or right afterwards, and that he was thinking to release in August. It made me wonder if he stepped aside from that plan to give V and JK their solo time since V was struggling and ended up starting over and JK originally said he was just going to take a break and not do a solo project. I don't know - perhaps it was always Jimin's plan to release the second album during his military service as it seemed to be a gift for Army. But Who, in particular, is such a strong song for the western audiences, and he did Be Mine in English also, that I feel like he may have thought at one point about doing more of a JK style promotion to try that out before going into the military. I'm totally projecting and am probably wrong, but I did wonder "what if"- not bashing any decisions or criticizing because even in their solo endeavors they were clearly still working as a team to give each other the space they needed. Army stepped up for Jimin and I'm happy Who did get some radio play in the US, but I think it would have gone farther had Jimin been able to promote it like JK did with Seven. The fun thing about these last couple of years is that every member tried different things and it clearly was a new dimension added to BTS that has tons of potential.

[@michellem6826]

@@maryr1905 thanks for your thoughts. You mentioned some things I forgot.

[@Rachel_69314]

Jimin solo need to leave jungkook alone, just focus on your jimin stop commenting that's not related to jimin😂

[@adayl8frnd571]

Me too. So much more I want to know as well.

[@vickie7490]

Very good article! We are so proud of Jungkook, it's nice to hear stories behind what we actually hear or see of him. Thank you! ❤️🐰

[@lyubovchubarova4363]

Спасибо, полностью с вами согласна!!!!!

[@jarabaisabel]

Amazing !!! Thank you !

[@apoloniagatmen3464]

Thank you for explaining.

[@nbortle002]

I drove 1hr45 mins to the see JK movie . I did it twice and I am glad I did . Love JK he a wonderful artist!

[@maryr1905]

Thank you again for this analysis. I always learn something. A couple of things caught my attention from the documentary. 1) I was following JK during this period as he shared his thoughts on a lot of Weverse lives, had some candid Suchwita discussions, and did a really good interview with Zane Lowe. These fill in the holes in the documentary a bit. I agree that everything was JK's choice, however, he talked with Suga about how Bang PD was collecting songs for him and giving him songs that he put on his playlist. He said had Seven not caught his interest, he probably wouldn't have done a solo project because he was enjoying the time off. However, I think the people around him knew he needed to do a solo project before going to the military. He needed the experience to put his vision for what he could do into reality so it didn't remain something he just suspected he had in him. They gave him Dreamers, and he clearly brought that performance to a completely higher level than originally planned, but he took a break after that. It wasn't enough to capture his interest. Bang PD (and others?) apparently knew the best approach was to entice him to get him to re-engage, so that is what he did. I was so happy to see PDogg involved in the recording process (I have mad respect for his talent) even when JK was working with the other producers. JK clearly had the support he needed to take those initial steps, and you can see how much he grew as a person as well as an artist during those 8 months. 2) My other thought has always been, "What if..." JK apologized to Army during his 2nd Suchwita appearance for not starting his solo efforts earlier. He really did have to cram so much in at the end that he couldn't ride the wave of his success at all. He has three very successful solos, collaborates with JT and Usher on remixes (probably would have sang at the SuperBowl with Usher), does a concert at the Times Square (TSX) stage - something only Post Malone had done previously, and at the apex of this success, boom, it ends and he suddenly becomes a cook in the military. What a shock that must have been. 3) I am totally confident he and all of the members will learn from the experiences and come back strong (not just physically). I do think they will be able to find the balance between BTS and solo endeavors without having to break up BTS. They will be a model for others. I think they are all so talented and humble and committed to each other and to ARMY that they will find a way.

[@mf722]

Maybe its best it happened so quickly before he enlisted or it might have been even harder to leave. And now we know he filmed Are You Sure during Golden too.

[@Rachel_69314]

That is bad comment just say you don't like him

[@maryr1905]

@@Rachel_69314 I do tend to analyze things a lot so people can scroll past if they want to. JK is the reason I discovered BTS and I have great respect for him as a very talented artist. I love Golden. I have seen JK’s documentary 3 times already, and am planning to go at least one or more time to the sing along version. So I do like him and the other members. But more than that is I respect them and want them to be successful. They have created something special and unique with ARMY and it intrigues me.

[@FaydraGirl]

His talent is so rare. He can hear a sound or song one time and immediately start singing it himself. I am very similar to jk and also the same mbti. I literally sing 24/7. I live for it, every moment working on bettering myself. But I will never have any talent whearas jk oozes talent without even realizing the value. Everytime he opens his mouth acapella, I'm blown away. Absolutely floored. I get goosebumps. I idolize him. He makes me dream. Funny though I don't have him as bias. Not 1 2 or 3 lol. But I adore him still. If I wanna do biases I am either OT6 (yes, I know lol) or Suga / Jimin.

[@suhayes7628]

Thank Jimin for convincing him to stay with singing not quiting to become a professional dancer.

[@pollykam-j3b]

Thanks so much for this. I pop in often. Love your content and how you tackle and answer the questions viewers have, and 'shutting down' some folks in a professional yet gentle manner, AND stating a point! Perhaps they are just learning, and through you, they can learn to be kind and compassionate, too, instead of being angry right off the bat...yes. As for your last thoughts on the documentary, I feel perhaps that Big Hit/Hybe is doing this very strategically. Please feel free to differ! This is just my opinion :) For many, it could be a first introduction to Jungkook. Like they like his songs, not yet become a fan, but are curious as to who this amazing talent is. So this first docu is the teaser, I think, in many good ways. ARMYs also exhausted their tissue boxes because we were touched too, by what we heard and saw, and now know. I also heard about another docu(?) that's being sent for approval. Sigh - I am just hoping that for those of us who can't afford or for some reasons cannot subscribe, I am just hoping it isn't on one of those subscription platforms else, I won't be able to watch it. But I do understand that doing that - on paid platforms - is also (on the other side of the coin) acknowledging that this is valuable content. There is merit and it has value. It is Jungkook, and BTS, after all. They will all come back soon, anyway, and perhaps before end 2025, they might do more Bangtan TV segments or perhaps even an 'In The Soop' type showcase. Okay, I'll end here. Just wanted to share my thoughts with you, too. Take care, and looking forward to the next one! Cheers!

[@mmbvab1]

Ty ❤

[@tomlasherleslie]

I live in a town of 300! I couldn’t find it anywhere in Vermont!😭

[@annamariagondos18]

There really could have been more of his thoughts, the performances - which we have already seen, of course - overshadowed the moments of the production process. I hope that BTS and individual works can prosper together in the future.

[@rabiaadawiah18]

This is exactly what jimin refer on they reality tv show "Are You Sure". Because he is already judge as the best, the golden, so no one applause and cheer for him. Thats how JK feel for this 10 years with BTS. Thats why JK start doubting himself, because no one says: you are good. You are excellent. No one says that. People only feeling jealous for his achievement and for what he can do, while he is in SK. Because its characteristic people in SK. People in SK rather than saying, "oh u good", or saying "wow u amazing", peoole in SK saying "wow. You made me feel high pressure" "wah how i can be a good singer if you keep doing good like that". Once again, jealousy. The real proof is when Suga said on Suchwita. Due to he using Jk a lot as singer guidence in every suga's song, other singer feel pressure and afraid can not good as what JK did, so they block him and shut up his beautiful voice. Other singers banned him to singing as sibger guidence. Same happen like when BTS get service military exception. Artist from other label complain and feel unjustice. Once again, jealousy. So here JK, become soloist in USA, singing song about sex adult, something other artist can not feel jealous and other artist will not try to banned him. This is his freedom, the one and only freedom. I hope the author of this content understand what i said. So rather than u said, its not enough to see it from a movie documenter, rather than saying u want to know deeper in tge background process. Please, see it in a bigger picture. See it on JK eye. Imagine u on his shoes. He love to sing, he good at it, but other artist feel pressure so they ask you to stop singing. Do you understand how he is feeling?

[@yt_mama]

I agree with you💯

[@lindagraham2779]

I do feel that Junkook is appreciative and needs that positive feedback from fans and colleagues.

[@bibi4294]

BS!!! Taehyung wrote a letter to Jungkook and told him how artistic and valuable he is as not just a person, but the Best artist/singer he know& not just as JK OF BTS, but Jeon Jungkook!!!!!💜💜💜💜 love me some Kim Taehyung

[@gretchend6823]

💜

[@CCL1218-s8z]

There are many talented idols as well. No one can compare to MJ, he writes his own songs, create his own choreography & produces his albums as well.

[@raynettetingle4001]

The music world in the United States is a mess right now with Diddy stuff. It is so good that all OT7 realize how important their relationship within BTS as a team is. They know who they can always trust.

[@maryr1905]

So true - hope they keep their relationships with the American music industry at "arms length". Take advantage of the excellent producers for their music, but don't get too cozy. I wish BTS would trust their ability to capture the actual listeners of pop music in the US - the ones the radio stations and record labels used to listen to regarding what was popular - and figure out a way to "take over" the industry rather than to try and fit in (and get that elusive Grammy). Hopefully realizing that Army isn't going anywhere and is bigger than ever, will give them incentives to remain independent from the western industry.

[@BridgetHill-dy2ph]

My wish is that they get that "elusive GRAMMY" as a group. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜.

[@raynettetingle4001]

@@BridgetHill-dy2ph me too. One Grammy then done.

[@Rachel_69314]

Why are you bringing diddy with jungkook news???

[@raynettetingle4001]

@@Rachel_69314 because Usher has been pulled into the Diddy stuff as well.

[@zennlatiza4376]

I assumed there were some parts which are edited or removed...

[@cherylyoke4872]

Do you know if Jungkook is taking an extended time off from the military? If so, why? Is his health ok?

[@lindagraham2779]

I don’t really know one way or the other. I saw one video claiming that, and the next day it was the same story but about Jimin. Frankly, too many people are making up stories and use captions for clickbait, but telling tall stories. I don’t believe most of them, especially about the military. They don’t know any more than the rest of us.

[@alessa8742]

Dear, I have a question that has nothing to do with the topic of the video but that you might be able to answer. From what I understand, while the BTS members are in mandatory military service, they become employees of the Korean government, so much so that their contracts with Hybe/BigHit are "frozen" and they decided to renew the contract extension (the contract would end in 2025) before entering military service. I hear a lot of ARMYs complaining that Hybe "does/says nothing to protect BTS" and my question is, how much can Hybe speak for them while they are in this situation of being employees of the Korean government? I believe that for this reason, perhaps they did not make a specific note about JK's posts on his dog's account. I think the fact that he used an "unofficial" account to give his opinion makes the situation even more "delicate" for Hybe to interfere. I believe that if he had used his official Weverse account, it would be different. And regarding the Suga case, I believe they are waiting for the case to be 100% closed so they can speak out and avoid drawing more attention to the case again until they have a legal conclusion stating what was decided by the courts regarding their case.

[@maryr1905]

I agree with your points. That is my understanding also, but BigHit/Hybe has had to go to bat for them during this time. They sued the military contractors for intellectual property rights infringement when they created the fan accounts to track their activities and created BTS military merch to sell. They shut down the military's attempts to use J-Hope for marketing purposes by assigning him to be an MC on a cooking show. They provided V with his manager/team when he was promoting for the military at that soccer game. They supported Suga during Scootergate, and there may be other examples. I think there has been a delicate balance forged with the military and the members/BigHit. The military has benefitted so much from the members doing their time. Applications for special forces skyrocketed after V entered, for example. On the other hand, the members are releasing so much content that is making money for them and for BigHit/Hybe during their service, which I suspect is splitting hairs a bit on the "employees of the Korean government" status. Clearly there is no pushback from the government on that. So I think both sides are being careful not to upset the balance they have created for these 2 years. The military is only benefitting.

[@alessa8742]

@@maryr1905 Thank you very much for your comment, I loved that you brought up some information that I didn't know yet, and I'm sure many other armys don't know either!

[@raisgog5729]

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[@rabiaadawiah18]

Why it's not enough? Why army very lock his freedom to express himself as an artist?

[@simple_me5283]

Sayang kookie banyak banyak

[@Imme_begin]

Huh?

[@simple_me5283]

@@Imme_begin i love jk

[@MerneX-f6j]

Печенья нужно ещё больше, иначе весь ит утонет в протухшим чае...

[@dangie7735]

Do you think that Jungkook or the other members of BTS were able to be successful, is because they not only started young but because they were provided a safety net by the adults in their lives...which allowed them time to fail and recover if they did not make it? Do you believe it's lost on people that many could be successful but they don't have a safety net which will allow them to fail...example, the later in life you start, you have so much more to lose that you don't take chances, if you understand me. As an adult for me, there are risk I will not take because the failure might too much of a risk, and I could end up homeless (that's extreme but something like that).

[@andrevanseenus4095]

Still, he is the only one who did not write his own songs.... Yes he was able to make the songs his... I just want to see what he comes up with on his own.... I want to know about his pain, his heart.... I already know he is a comercial success....

[@mf722]

We have not heard the last from Jungkook. Be patient. JK said, he moves by his own compass ( paraphrasing). Being in the military will give them all new thoughts and experiences they can share with us in music, or books, art, film....

[@mf722]

Not true. Tae didn't write his own songs either, but his album promotions were definitely in his lane. I believe Jin might be selecting songs from other lyricists as well and is anxious to get his music out there too.

[@btslove-vj1sy]

but he still has more komca credits among all vocalists.....he had a good life growing up with family... he doesn't hold on to things as others.... didn't go thru struggles like some have..no depression, no negative body image feelings, ..he worked hard where he felt he was weak...as he said when he thinks abt writing he has only army in mind...

[@MerneX-f6j]

Дорогая, в его кредитах 23 песни!

[@Rachel_69314]

Taehyung didn't write his song too but you are just mad cause jungkook become most successful in soloist era😂😂🤣

[@kkchen2]

I don’t really believe anybody is bigger than kpop. Even BTS unless they can date a girl without suffering the wrath of boycotts. I’ll believe it when that happens. Even JK who sings about doing it Monday to Sunday don’t dare say anybody that he’s been with. Still very much confined to the rules of kpop.