On Thursday, June 29, BTS' Jungkook took to South Korean social media platform Weverse to announce his upcoming digital single Seven, which is set to be released on July 14, at 1:00 pm KST.
On the same day, the idol's agency, Bighit Entertainment, also announced that BTS' Jungkook will soon be releasing his solo debut digital single, stating:
"Seven is an invigorating 'summer song' that is sure to have you experience the full breadth of Jung Kook’s charm. We hope that Seven will bring your summer fun to the next level."
As soon as ARMYs heard about an upcoming track from the Dreamers singer, they were over the moon. Many flooded Twitter to express their excitement and started trending the announcement under the tag 'SEVEN BY JUNGKOOK.'
Jungkook confirms in his live that he has completed filming for Seven's music video
As BTS' Jungkook went live and confirmed the news about his upcoming digital single, Seven, he also announced that he had finished filming its music video. Fans went berserk upon hearing that a music video would accompany his digital single.
Jungkook started trending on Twitter under various tags, such as "JJK1 is Happening," "New Music by Jungkook," "JK Digital Single Soon," and many others.
Fans also expressed their desire for his unofficial songs, like My You and Still With You, to be officially released on Spotify. Additionally on his live appearance, the Dreamers singer discussed his highly anticipated solo album, revealing that he is currently working on it.
Check out these Twitter fan reactions to the announcement of the idol's latest solo debut digital single, Seven:
During the live session, Jungkook mentioned that he was allowed to give some hints about his upcoming track and shared that filming the music video was an enjoyable experience.
He also acknowledged the feelings of ARMYs, noting that they might feel a bit sad that it's just a single, but he reassured them that they would enjoy the song:
"I know that there would be lots of ARMY who might be disappointed that it's a single. But, though it's not completely settled as of now, I'm also preparing the album. I'm just going to start off with a single. I think it goes very well with the season, too. It's apparent that I must have practiced a lot (to record), right? I think it's a really good song and you'll really like it."
Needless to say, fans are incredibly excited about the idol's first-ever digital single and are eagerly looking forward to listening to it. They have expressed that they are not at all saddened by the fact that it's only a digital single and not a full-length album. On the contrary, they are filled with excitement and anticipation to hear the song.
His agency, Bighit Entertainment, also asked fans to support him in his future endeavours while stating:
"As Jung Kook kicks off his official solo activities, we ask you to extend your utmost anticipation and support for his digital single and many other activities to come."
The idol recently became the global ambassador for American luxury brand Calvin Klein, reportedly contributing to increased sales for the brand. He was also spotted at co-member Suga's Agust D Tour, alongside other members such as Kim Tae-hyung and Jimin.