BTS’s Jungkook Gets Vulnerable About Being “Scared”
On December 18, KST, BTS member Jungkook took ARMYs by utter surprise after hosting a sudden live broadcast while still in the middle of his military service.
The livestream was reminiscent of Jungkook’s old iconic broadcasts, right from his living room with some neon LED lights, karaoke, and random heart-to-hearts. Only this time, he had moved houses and even gave fans a sneak peek of the luxurious interior!
JUNGKOOK GIVING US A TOUR OF HIS NEW HOUSE!!! THIS IS SO COOL AND PRETTY 😭💜 pic.twitter.com/pIsjGXVuA2
— moni⁷ 𖠌 (@sevenrchive) December 18, 2024
During a more vulnerable moment of the broadcast, Jungkook brought up an unexpected topic- his recently-developed insecurity as a singer. The BTS maknae admitted that his self confidence has taken a hit lately, and he was fighting it with the thought of his fans. He also jokingly mentioned that at one point he was considering taking up cooking as an alternative, but reassured ARMYs that he will return to his original spot as a singer.
🐰 Everyone's so good at singing lately
🐰 Tbh my confidence has gone down lately, and when I think of you guys, I'm 100% sure, definitely, no doubt that it we come up again, but it's just quite down now
🐰 I was even thinking if I should start cooking *laughs*— 💙 ᴮᴱ바다⁷ 💐 (SLOW) 💙 (@eternalhyyh) December 18, 2024
i even thought about it, should i just cook? i thought about it, though not seriously, of course, i should come back. i should return to that place
— 정지 (@bts_cmn) December 18, 2024
Later in the broadcast, he reiterated the same concern, elaborating on it further. Jungkook expressed his frustration at watching other singers and feeling the urge to do better on stage but not being able to do much while he is enlisted. The urgency in him to hurry up and focus on his singing, juxtaposed with his enlistment, has led to somewhat of a drop in his self-esteem. Jungkook admitted that he couldn’t talk about this to many people and has been largely battling these thoughts on his own.
🐰: Should we have a conversation or something? The truth is, there’s really not much to talk about. Honestly, all I can say is that I just really missed you. As for my daily life, it’s the same as usual. I mean, that’s how it is for me. I just… pic.twitter.com/rG3c1eHHBs
— 디 ૮₍ ˃⤙˂ ₎ა (@kook_u_u) December 18, 2024
JK: Maybe it’s because my self-esteem has gotten low. I feel diminished. Maybe I missed you the more because of that. And there's not really anyone who I can talk these stuffs with
— Golden Times (@JJK_Times) December 18, 2024
After the livestream, fans rushed to social media to show their support for the singer and express their gratitude at him trusting them enough to share this vulnerable moment with them.
jungkook saying he has low self esteem these days despite literally sounding like an angel from the heavens above blue house you will fucking pay for keeping jungkook from the stage where he belongs
— ree⁷ (@jkyoongs) December 18, 2024
I'm so glad he feels like he can talk to us and tell us these things. And I understand exactly what he means about feeling this way. https://t.co/dUA0AOqKtT
— Mae⁷ 💜 🌙 ⟭⟬ ⟬⟭ (@maekosmos) December 18, 2024
The way he said there aren't many ppl he can talk about this to but still shares it with us. Idk man sometimes I think he loves us more than we love him.🥺 https://t.co/m4Qpr17Aiy
— 🌈Shey⁷🍉 (@wrapmonline) December 18, 2024
While the transition to a soldier’s life from a full-time artist can be jarring, Jungkook’s past has clearly shown he is no less than a fighter. Here’s to seeing the “golden maknae” back at his peak really soon! Hwaiting!
