On September 14, 2024, BTS’ Jungkook reportedly demonstrated his support for NewJeans during the ongoing feud between HYBE and ADOR. He posted an update on his pet dog Bam’s official Instagram account, featuring a photo of Bam along with five hearts and the caption, “Artists are not guilty.”He followed this with another picture of Bam, captioned, “Don’t use them.”
The K-pop community quickly made the connection that the color of the five hearts corresponded to the individual colors of NewJeans members, leading to assumptions that the male artist was publicly supporting the female group amid the controversies surrounding their parent company and its subsidiary.
Later, BigHit Music released an official statement clarifying that Jungkook’s posts expressed his stance that young artists should not be entangled in conflicts or used as a shield.
As BTS’ Jungkook showed his support for NewJeans members on social media, many fans praised the Golden Maknae’s brave act, while others held different opinions. Despite this, both artists have previously shared memorable moments that resonate deeply with their fans.
4 BTS’ Jungkook x NewJeans Interactions That Warm Fans’ Hearts: Ditto Challenge, Hype Boy, and More
1) BTS’ Jungkook x NewJeans Ditto Dance Challenge Video
On October 15, 2023, NewJeans shared their Ditto dance challenge video featuring BTS’ Jungkook, captivating the internet with their smooth choreography and perfect synchronization. The male artist and the female group rocked casual outfits and danced to NewJeans’ hit track.
This Ditto Challenge video left Bunnies and ARMYs eager for more collaborations in the future, showcasing the artists’ enjoyment of each other’s company. For those unfamiliar, Ditto was released on December 19, 2022, via ADOR and centers around the theme of longing for platonic love.
2) BTS’ Jungkook Grooved to NewJeans’ Hype Boy
On March 3, 2023, BTS’ Jungkook used the South Korean social media platform Weverse to groove to NewJeans’ Hype Boy, participating in a popular dance challenge that circulated on various social media platforms across South Korea at the time.
During his live broadcast, the male artist hosted a home party with ARMYs, engaging in singing, drinking, and interaction for approximately two hours. While fetching his beer, NewJeans’ Hype Boy played in the background, prompting him to spontaneously perform the choreography with a beer can in each hand.
3) BTS’ Jungkook Listened to NewJeans’ Ditto for 30 Times
On November 4, 2023, BTS’ Jungkook was a guest on K-Pop On! Spotify, where he commemorated the release of his much-anticipated solo debut album, Golden. During the interview, he highlighted NewJeans’ Ditto as something he found particularly special.
He revealed that he listened to the track over 30 times during a skiing trip with Kim Taehyung and close friends. Jungkook shared that it was wintertime, and after enjoying skiing, he opted to stay overnight to ski again the following day.
However, V and the other friends grew tired and eventually fell asleep at their accommodations. When V and the others left for home, the Golden Maknae found himself alone and relished listening to Ditto repeatedly while enjoying the serene surroundings.
4) Jungkook Sang NewJeans’ Ditto at Suga’s Talk Show Suchwita
BTS’ Jungkook guest-starred on Suga’s talk show Suchwita on July 29, 2023, for its fifteenth episode. During this episode, the Golden Maknae showcased his vocal talent by singing NewJeans’ Ditto at a karaoke bar arranged by Suga.
At the karaoke venue, BTS’ Jungkook took to the stage and performed multiple songs, including izi’s Emergency Room, Buzz’s Thorn, SG Wannabe’s LALALA, Sniper Sound’s One Nation, and others, including NewJeans’ Ditto.
In recent updates, Jungkook’s highly anticipated documentary JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL is set to premiere on September 18, 2024, in cinemas around the globe. This project will provide insight into the pre-production process of his debut solo album, Golden, and detail his evolution as a ‘global pop star.’
The Golden Maknae began his mandatory military service on December 12, 2023, alongside his fellow BTS member Jimin. After completing five weeks of basic military training, he was deployed to The Fifth Infantry Division to continue his service.
Meanwhile, NewJeans recently released their new Japanese singles, Supernatural and Right Now.
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