“Soloist Jungkook Sets Record” — Fans Celebrate as I AM STILL Becomes the Highest-Grossing K-pop Idol Film in Korea’s Box Office History

On Thursday, September 19, the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) revealed that BTS Jungkook’s documentary, I AM STILL, has made history by becoming the highest-grossing cinema event featuring a K-pop idol. The documentary grossed $198,756 at the Korean Box Office, eclipsing the previous record set by BTS’ SUGA with his film Agust D’s D-DAY Tour: The Movie.

Fans were ecstatic upon hearing the news and took to social media to express their admiration for Jungkook, celebrating this remarkable achievement. Many supporters noted that this success was anticipated and truly deserved, as the I AM STILL documentary has been well-received. Here are some fan reactions:

“No one debuts like soloist Jungkook; music or movie numbers don’t lie. Korea came out to watch their Main Pop Boy.”

“Such a King behaviour… congratulations Jungkook…”added another fan.

“Highest by K-pop soloist in history… Jungkook the history maker, you are!”commented a netizen.

“Jungkook is smashing the box office all around the world. Congratulations Jungkook!”said another netizen.

However, some netizens pointed out that the sales of the documentary could have been even higher if it weren’t released during the holiday season. They mentioned that it impacted viewership as many Koreans travel abroad during Chuseok, a significant holiday.

“I think it could’ve been a lot bigger, but it was a huge holiday (Chuseok) week, and Koreans love traveling outside of the country during this time too,”noted a user on X.

“And it would have been even higher if it wasn’t released during Chuseok,”stated a fan.

“THAT TOO DURING THE BIGGEST KOREAN HOLIDAY FESTIVAL…LIKE HE’S THE MOST LOVED CELEBRITY OF We,”added another fan.

“I would expect nothing less!”commented a netizen.

Essential Information about BTS Jungkook’s Documentary Film, I AM STILL

Jungkook, a vocalist and dancer of the renowned K-pop group BTS, debuted under Big Hit Entertainment in 2013. Since then, he has not only contributed to the group’s success but also ventured into a solo career. He has released several solo tracks through BTS albums, including well-loved songs like Euphoria and My Time.

Moreover, Jungkook shared a track on SoundCloud titled Still With You in 2020, which remains a favorite among ARMYs. He made a significant solo debut with his single Seven featuring Latto in July 2023, followed by the release of his first album, Golden, in November.

Even while currently fulfilling his mandatory military enlistment, Jungkook ensured to produce substantial solo content for his fans, including the pre-recorded I AM STILL documentary. This film details his journey to fame, explores the challenges he has faced, and highlights the creative process behind his achievements.

The documentary features behind-the-scenes clips, unseen footage, interviews, and performances from his solo career to date. Directed by Park Jun-soo, the limited screenings of the documentary commenced on September 18 and are available in theaters worldwide, expected to run for a month.

Consequently, fans have eagerly purchased tickets to the I AM STILL documentary to gain deeper insight into Jungkook’s solo career.

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