On December 4, British publication NME reported that BTS' Jungkook’s first documentary I AM STILL earned $18.5 million across the world. With these whopping figures, I AM STILL became the highest-grossing music cinema event of 2024.
Jungkook’s movie also created history as it became the highest-grossing movie by an Asian soloist. Reportedly, 1.3 million people have watched the documentary globally.
Following the news, BTS’ Jungkook’s fans were delighted with the singer’s latest accomplishments. As a result, his fans swamped the internet with their praises and love for the Seven vocalist. Echoing this sentiment, one user on X commented:
“KING THINGS”
Many other responses for BTS' Jungkook’s latest milestone were seen online. While many congratulated the idol, others lauded the power and impact of Jungkook.
“An amazing record for his very first documentary!! Congratulations Jungkook,” wrote another X user.
“The power of Jungkook Congratulations my dearest Jungkook & we look forward to Season 2 of I AM STILL,” commented another fan.
“Congratulations to the main pop boy and most successful asian soloist JUNGKOOK. GLOBAL POPSTAR JUNGKOOK. World No.1 IDOL & World No.1 Pop Star,” stated an admirer.
“#IAMSTILL not over how beautiful the theater release and the docuseries are. Both truly showcases #Golden in such a honest, real, and comforting way. #Jungkook is a star,” stated an admirer.
One fan claimed that BTS' Jungkook is an all-rounder, while another expressed that the singer is loved everywhere owing to the global success of his documentary.
“He proved himself as a popular idol and all rounder who is still relevant until now. I'm so proud of him. Thank you to all the fans and GP who continue to support JK's music career until now,” remarked another fan.
“Jungkook been making history in every single field, not only in music with his songs and amazing stages but also with his own documentary in the big screen. And have you all noticed the incredible results the documentary series got on Disney+ ?! What a king!,” expressed his admirer.
“18.5 M USD worldwide for Jungkook's I AM STILL documentary congratulations, Jungkook,I think it's pretty obvious that you are so loved everywhere,” commented a fan.
BTS' Jungkook’s documentary I AM STILL released in September 2024
The Standing Next to You maker globally released his first documentary I AM STILL on September 18, 2024. The movie was initially released with limited screenings worldwide, but later more screens were added amid rising demand from Jungkook’s international fans.
This documentary showcased the BTS member's journey to making his first solo album, GOLDEN. The movie showed many unseen behind-the-scenes, unreleased interviews, along with videos of his concert performances. BTS' Jungkook launched his album GOLDEN on November 3, 2023, with a total of 11 tracks. Here’s a tracklist of his album:
- Closer to You (feat. Major Lazer)
- Hate You
- Seven (feat. Latto) Explicit Version
- Yes or No
- 3D (feat. Jack Harlow)
- Shot Glass of Tears
- Please Don't Change (feat. DJ Snake)
- Somebody
- Standing Next to You
- Too Sad to Dance
- Seven (ft. Latto) Clean Version
In related news, the docuseries version of BTS' Jungkook’s I AM STILL recently came out on Disney+. This series includes three episodes and features an additional footage of 55 minutes in comparison to the movie of the same name.