“Since 2016?”— Fans ecstatic as BTS’ Jungkook drops personal YouTube channel named after his pet dog, Bam

On December 8, 2024, BTS' Jungkook surprised fans by seemingly confirming the existence of a YouTube account named "Bam's Dad," inspired by his beloved pet. The news about this account was not revealed by the idol himself but was discovered by fans on YouTube. They shared the details about the account through their social media handles, making others aware of its existence.

Initially, fans were divided over the account's origin. Some speculated it was new, however, it was later revealed that it had existed since 2016. At first, the connection between the account and the BTS star was uncertain, with many dismissing it as possibly fake. However, the idol later linked the YouTube account to Bam’s official Instagram, verifying that it indeed belongs to him.

Although the account is named after Bam, it is not dedicated to his dog, rather, it serves as Jungkook's personal channel. The revelation has sparked both excitement and curiosity among fans, leaving them eager to see how he will utilize this platform in the future. One fan on X tweeted:

"Why are you all even surprised that Jungkook has a YT account since 2016?"

Fans flocked to social media platforms to react to the idol's channel on YouTube.

“And if we get vlogs/gcf video of jungkook and bam together on his yt channel my bamkook beloveds,” a fan commented.

“Pls say we are getting puppy videos,” another person expressed.

“I’m so excited for Bam & Gguk’s YT content!!” another fan mentioned.

Some other fans expressed their longing to see what is to come.

“Vlogger jk soon!!” another fan demanded.

“Oh, I wonder what’s to come,” an X user stated.

“The way JK loves Bam he must have so much content to share, we are going to be blessed,” a fan stated.

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BTS' Jungkook makes his solo debut on YouTube in disguise

Jungkook of BTS has delighted fans with a surprise announcement during his military service. He seemingly unveiled his personal YouTube account named "Bam’s Dad," a nod to his pet dog, Bam. Known for his creative antics, he chose the bio for the account to read:

“Have a great Bam.”

This became a clever play on words, as “Bam” also means “night” in Korean.

The channel gained massive traction, surpassing 100,000 subscribers in just two hours, even without any uploaded content. This milestone ensures the BTS member will soon receive the YouTube Silver Play Button. Fans are eagerly anticipating whether he will share videos in the near future.

This isn't the star's first playful social media move. Previously, he deleted his Instagram account and surprised fans by launching a TikTok account under the alias "Ian," which was unrecognizable at first. Now, with his YouTube debut, he continues to engage with fans in unpredictable ways.

Meanwhile, Jungkook’s Spotify profile continues to break records. As of today, he has surpassed 7.8 billion streams, making him the first and fastest K-pop soloist to achieve this milestone. Fans are celebrating his continued success and are hopeful for new content soon.