“Kpoppies need to stop clowning themselves”— Fans outraged as speculations of Jungkook’s departure from BTS emerge over RM’s latest IG activities

On January 19, 2025, rumors about Jungkook leaving BTS began circulating online, igniting heated debates within the fandom. The speculations stemmed from an Instagram incident involving BTS leader Kim Namjoon, also known as RM.

Fans noticed that RM had briefly unfollowed all eight accounts he previously followed, including the group’s official page and individual members, before re-following all, except Jungkook’s pet dog’s account, @bowwow_bam.

This omission fueled theories about a possible conflict within the group or Jungkook’s departure. RM later re-followed the account, but the brief lapse was enough to spark widespread chatter.

Some fans dismissed the uproar, calling out those who closely scrutinize every online action of the BTS members. They argued that such baseless rumors were disruptive, especially considering BTS’s ongoing military hiatus.

"Solosers and kpoppies need to stop clowning themselves," an X user wrote.

Others also chimed in, voicing their frustration over the excessive scrutiny of the smallest actions by a BTS member.

"how yall 24/7 stalking their ig and making an issue out of fuck*ss follow about which no one irl gaf? this is why namjoon and jungkook smoke btw," an X user wrote.

"Why are people so dumb and curious at the same time. I advise all curious people not to push the personal boundaries of the guys. THEY'RE PEOPLE LIKE YOU TOO!!!! What are you all looking for forever???! It's none of your business who they communicate with or what they do. Support the bantan, but never dare to trespass on personal boundaries," a fan added.

"namjoon and jungkook are probably hanging out somewhere laughing at yall being miserable lol, that bts reunion is gonna make so many mad," a user mentioned.

"there is no way people are having a whole discussion over.. INSTAGRAM???," a netizen remarked.

Others also mentioned how Jungkook "rejoined" the group since RM followed Bam's account again.

"NAMJOON followed bam’s account again He unfollowed all and then followed back all members but clearly he forgot bam’s account but now he followed him again So according to solos Jungkook left and rejoined bts again in a span of few hours," a fan wrote.

"Damn Jungkook re-signed with the group in less than a day after leaving?," an X user mentioned.

"Looks like jungkook re-signed his contract after just a few hours, I connected the dots," a netizen added.

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More about BTS and Jungkook's recent social media activities

The situation took a new turn as fans revisited Jungkook’s history of unpredictability with social media. The @bowwow_bam account, created in April 2024 to share updates about his Doberman, Bam, had over 6 million followers. He recently unfollowed all his friends from Bam's account, including his '97-liners like SEVENTEEN's Mingyu and Astro's Cha Eun-woo.

Fans further recalled Jungkook’s decision to delete his personal Instagram account in 2023, which boasted over 50 million followers. The Euphoria singer had then stated he removed it simply because he "felt like it." This history has led to concerns that he might also delete Bam’s account, especially since he recently removed it from the Threads platform.

Some fans expressed frustration at how minor incidents are blown out of proportion, suggesting that Jungkook’s actions are often spontaneous rather than calculated.

A section of the fandom took to social media to defend the group, stating that rumors of internal discord or disbandment were unfounded. They pointed out that Jungkook had recently mentioned in a Weverse live session that he avoided singing BTS songs solo because he wanted to perform them with his bandmates upon their reunion.

Despite his reduced online presence due to his military enlistment in December 2023, Jungkook’s playful and unpredictable social media behavior continues to keep fans guessing. While some anxiously wait for his return in June 2025, others focus on supporting the group as a whole, dismissing divisive narratives.

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For now, the @bowwow_bam account remains active, leaving fans hopeful that it will not meet the same fate as Jungkook’s personal Instagram. As BTS’s military service hiatus progresses, the anticipation for the group’s reunion continues.