BTS Jungkook’s ‘I AM STILL’ Achieves Highest Opening Week for Asian Soloist in US Cinema History

On September 22, 2024, Deadline reported that BTS’ Jungkook’s latest documentary film, I AM STILL, generated over $2.36 million during its debut week in the US. The film premiered across 720 theaters in the US on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

The documentary raked in over $384K on Friday, September 20 alone. From September 18 to 22, I AM STILL reached a remarkable profit of $2.36 million. Fans were ecstatic with the news, marking Jungkook as the first Asian solo artist to achieve the highest opening week in US box office history.

Highlighting his global influence, one fan celebrated on X (formerly Twitter) and proclaimed him as a king:

“The King”

Fans united on X to laud the BTS sensation for a “remarkable”solo debut at the US box office through his documentary film.

“The most successful Asian soloist, Jungkook! I felt amazed & admiration watching Jungkook’s remarkable solo debut in his first official docu. JUNGKOOK I AM STILL is an eight-month journey showcasing his rise to stardom, creative process, work ethic, and challenges as a global icon!”one fan wrote.

“2.36M USD is 5 days including the projected weekend number,”another fan added.

“Actually, I think it’s 5 days. This includes the weekend box office deadline anticipates. So it’s not the actual but Wed-Fri actual, plus what they anticipate for the weekend,”one other fan wondered.

Others underscored the musician’s “undeniable impact”worldwide.

“And I’m still going to watch it TODAY,”one fan said.

“Congratulations to the most perfect artist, Jungkook!”another fan mentioned.

“When we say numbers don’t lie. #1 single, album & now documentary. Jungkook’s undeniable impact, everything he does is golden,”one other fan wrote.

Jungkook Pays Tribute to His BTS Brothers in His Film, I AM STILL

I AM STILL features a variety of content, including behind-the-scenes glimpses of the “Hate You”singer’s performances and studio setup. The film highlights the meticulous planning and authentic vulnerability that have driven the SEVEN singer’s quest for excellence.

Upon its release, the documentary provided fans with a closer view of the artist’s creative journey and the emotional challenges he faced while producing his debut solo album, GOLDEN. Key moments from the film resonated deeply with the audience, notably Jungkook’s emotional buzzcut before his military enlistment.

The documentary also showcased his stellar live performances at iconic venues, including the TSX stage in Times Square, Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, the Good Morning America summer concert series, and the Global Citizen Festival.

Sharp-eyed ARMYs (BTS fans) quickly noted that fellow band members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, and V were specifically acknowledged in the film’s end credits, listed in the order of the BTS fan chant under the “featured appearances”section.

In other news, BTS members RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, and V, along with Jungkook, are currently serving in the South Korean military. J-Hope is slated to be discharged in October 2024, while the rest are expected to return in June 2025.

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