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BTS' Jungkook held his first Weverse livestream of 2024 on December 18, 2024, creating a frenzy among fans across social media. The livestream also catapulted Weverse to peak downloads globally and sparked over 10 topics related to the singer trending simultaneously on Google.
The singer's name surged in searches on the same day with multiple queries related to his livestream trending globally. The BTS member is currently serving his mandatory military enlistment in South Korea and took a special leave to connect with fans through Weverse.
During the livestream, the singer revealed that he had obtained special permission to go live. His livestream attracted over 20 million concurrent viewers, making it the most-watched livestream by a K-pop artist.
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Meanwhile, Weverse saw an unprecedented surge in downloads, as fans scrambled to tune into the livestream. Simultaneously, hashtags related to the idol flooded Google Trends, with topics like "Jungkook Weverse live" and "jungkook military" dominating search rankings.
Fans took to social media to note that many people might have tried to reinstall the Weverse app from the App Store or the Play Store to join the livestream. For the unversed, several fans declared on X that they had uninstalled the app after BTS enlisted in the military in December 2023. The monthly active users (MAUs) of Weverse dropped significantly after the group's enlistment.
A fan said:
"All those people scrambling to reinstall"
Fans highlighted how his livestream brought added "hype & money" for the idol's company, BIGHIT MUSIC (now HYBE). Some said that they downloaded the app just for the singer, while others claimed that Jungkook's impact on social media was undeniable.
"I've been saying that he should open an app of his own atp cz the hype & money he's bringing for that company's app is crazy.. Manifesting for his own label, brand & app. Pls god!" one fan wrote.
"Today I downloaded the app just for Jungkook, I have never been so anxious," another fan wrote.
"No one with half a brain can deny the impact that JUNGKOOK has on social media. It's really impressive." another fan said.
"Wow! Unreal. Unmatched. Unrivalled." a fan remarked.
"Jungkook impact is insane," another fan noted.
"We are so backkk," one other fan added.
More about BTS' Jungkook livestream
The highlight of the livestream was the BTS singer showcasing his new home to fans. He gave them a virtual tour of his residence and fans noted that the house has luxurious interiors, including a well-stocked bar cabinet and a karaoke setup.
He also treated fans to a mini concert using the karaoke system, singing a mix of K-pop hits and his favorite songs, much to ARMY’s delight. He covered songs like APT. by BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars, BTS' Taehyung & Park Hyo-shin's WINTER AHEAD, ILLIT's Magnetic, and more.
Social media platforms, particularly X, buzzed with reactions, memes, and discussions. Fans shared clips of his karaoke performances with remarks about his bar collection, and his warm interactions during the stream.
The singer enlisted in the military to fulfill his mandatory enlistment service in December 2023 and is set to be relieved in June 2025.
