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On September 14, 2024, BTS' Jungkook allegedly showcased his support for NewJeans amidst the HYBE and ADOR feud as he shared a post on his pet dog Bam's official Instagram account where he updated a picture of Bam, accompanied by five hearts and the caption, Artists are not guilty. He shared another picture of Bam where he used the caption, Don't use them.
Subsequently, the K-pop community immediately observed that the color of five hearts was linked to the individual colors of NewJeans members. They assumed that the male artist openly showcased his support for the female group amidst the controversies between the parent company and its subsidiary.
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Later, BigHit Music shared an official statement that the idol shared the following posts on Instagram about his perspective that under no circumstances young artists should be dragged into conflicts or used as a shield.
As BTS' Jungkook extended his support for NewJeans members via social media, many fans complimented the Golden Maknae's courageous act, while others had varied opinions. Nevertheless, the duo has shared some of the memorable moments in the past that have left a lasting impression.
4 BTS' Jungkook x NewJeans interactions that warms 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 with BTS' Jungkook, taking the internet by storm with their smooth steps and perfect synchronization. The female band and the male artist donned casual outfits and grooved to the smash hit track of NewJeans.
The Ditto Challenge video left Bunnies and ARMYs wanting more such collaboration in the future where they could see the artists enjoying each other's company. Those unversed, Ditto was released on December 19, 2022, through the subsidiary ADOR and centered around the longing for platonic love.
2) BTS' Jungkook grooved to NewJeans' Hype Boy
On March 3, 2023, BTS' Jungkook took to the South Korean social media platform Weverse, where he grooved to NewJeans' Hype Boy and subsequently joined the popular dance challenge circulating on multiple social media platforms across South Korea at that time.
During the live broadcast, the male artist had a home party with the ARMYs, where he spent approximately two hours with them singing, drinking, and interacting. While he went to get his beer, NewJeans Hype Boy was playing in the background, and the idol subsequently started executing the choreography of the track after taking a beer and a can in each hand.
3) BTS' Jungkook listened to NewJeans' Ditto for 30 times
On November 4, 2023, BTS' Jungkook appeared as a guest on K-Pop On! Spotify, where he commemorated the release of his solo debut album, Golden. During the interview, he selected NewJeans' Ditto and cited it as something special.
He confessed that he listened to the track over 30 times while he was left alone when he went to ski with Kim Taehyung and other close friends. Jungkook described that it was winter, and after enjoying it, he decided to stay overnight and ski again the next day.
However, V and others were exhausted and subsequently passed out in the accomodations. Soon, V and the other three friends left for home, and the Golden Maknae was alone. As Jungkook was alone, he listened to Ditto numerous times and looked at the view, radiating serenity and solace.
4) Jungkook sang NewJeans' Ditto at Suga's talk-show Suchwita
BTS' Jungkook appeared as a guest on Suga's drinking and talk show Suchwita on July 29, 2023, for the show's fifteenth episode. During the episode, the Golden Maknae grooved to NewJeans' Ditto in a Karaoke bar arranged by Suga.
At the Karaoke bar, BTS' Jungkook hit the Karaoke stage and delivered a full-fledged concert on multiple tracks, including izi's Emergency Room, Buzz's Thorn, SG Wannabe's LALALA, Sniper Sound's One Nation, Sung Si-kyung's HeeJae, NewJeans' Ditto, Ahn Jae-wook's Friend, HuhGak's Hello, Sung Si-kyung's Road To Me, Agust D's Daechwita, and others.
In recent news, BTS' Jungkook's much-anticipated documentary JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL is slated to premiere on September 18, 2024, through cinemas worldwide. The project would showcase a glimpse of the pre-production process of the idol's debut solo album Golden and his growth as a 'global pop star.'
The Golden Maknae began mandatory military service on December 12, 2023, alongside fellow group member Jimin. Following the conclusion of five weeks of basic military training, the idol was deployed to The Fifth Infantry Division from where he would continue his remaining duty.
Meanwhile, NewJeans has recently released their Japanese singles Supernatural and Right Now.
