“Counting the days just like us”- Fans react as BTS' Jungkook seemingly drops countdown to his military discharge with a heartwarming photo with Bam

BTS’ Jungkook's recent Instagram update through his dog’s account has gone viral online, making many fans emotional. On November 27, 2024, Jungkook took to the account @bowwow_bam, dedicated to his pet Doberman Bam, to share an update.

The GOLDEN singer changed the profile picture to a photo where he is seen playing with Bam. Furthermore, he made a post where Bam is seen standing under a snowfall. The post garnered attention for its caption, where the BTS vocalist used emojis of a snowman, a dog, a salute, a crying face, and a purple heart followed by the number 196.

Fans were quick to decipher the number, which signified the number of days left for his military service discharge in 2025. Jungkook enlisted on December 12, 2023, and reportedly completed 50 percent of his national duties in September 2024.

The Standing Next to You singer's recent Instagram activities made fans emotional online as they await his return from the military.

“He’s counting the days just like us,” a fan said.

“We are counting the days with you. We miss you immensely. Your Jungkookies are waiting for you.”- a fan wrote

“HE'S COUNTING DOWN MY BABY I'M COMING WITH THE JUNGKOOK LOOK ALIKES AND A RAZOR.”- a fan added

The BTS maknae often went on Weverse live sessions before his military enlistment to catch up with fans. ARMYs mentioned that they missed watching his live videos.

“It seriously destroys me that jungkook is also counting down the days until he completes his military service. Last time he posted on weverse he also mentioned how many days were left… at least this time, it's only 196 :(“- a user stated

“girl u kno it's bad when jungkook uses bam's acc to count down the days too MAN FREE HIM.”- a fan reacted

“Baby is still counting the days until he returns BRING HIM BACK he's had ENOUGH.”- a user said

Fans mentioned how other BTS members including V and RM updated their social media while Jungkook counted the days till his official discharge.

"me - jungkook - namjoon, obsessively counting down the days until they’re released from pri—sorry, discharged, from the military."- a fan said

“Jungkook counting down the days. Namjoon saying he misses jungkook and misses bangtan so bad. bring me back my seven.”- a user commented

“First taehyung now jungkook tannies are so excited to reunite as Bangtan all of them are counting days.”- another user commented

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BTS’ Jungkook's BBMAs nominations and look-alike competition in the US

On November 25, Billboard Music Awards announced the nominations where the BTS maknae became the most nominated K-pop artist. He was nominated in the following categories at the BBMAs:

• Top Song Sales Artist
• Top Kpop Album (GOLDEN)
• Top Selling Song (Standing Next to You)
• Top Global Kpop Song (Standing Next to You, 3D)
• Top Global K-Pop Artist

On the other hand, on November 24, while Jungkook was in the military, some netizens set up a look-alike competition that was held in New York, United States.

Several people who were confident that they resembled the BTS vocalist came forward to showcase their looks.

By the end of the competition, a college student, who goes by the name Andrew Alexander, took home the ‘Jungkook look-alike' title. He gained recognition online as he previously appeared on the YouTube channel Ur Mom Ashley, alongside his siblings Ashley and Amber.

Notably, Jungkook will be discharged from his national duties in 2025.