"This is genuinely the cutest thing"— Fans react as military soldiers leave congratulatory messages for BTS' Jungkook on GOLDEN's 1st anniversary

BTS’ Jungkook is receiving love and support from military soldiers as his first solo album, GOLDEN, approaches its first anniversary. On November 1, an X account @jjk_supporters held a celebration event at a cafe named COFFEBAY located in Jeon-gok ri, Yeoncheon, per Top Star News.

Jungkook began his military service at the 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center on December 12, 2024, alongside Jimin in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi province. He is currently serving as an active duty soldier at the 5th Division, as reported by Hankyung.

The event commemorates GOLDEN’s first anniversary, which will take place on November 3, 2024. Military soldiers visiting the café received free coffee, while fans and other visitors received photo cards along with discounts on drinks.

Additionally, the fan page organized a bus displaying Jungkook's images from the GOLDEN concept photos, which traveled across Yeoncheon from October 31 to November 3. It will continue its journey in Seoul from November 4 to November 7.

The fan page shared photos and clips from the cafe where military soldiers were seen leaving messages and words of encouragement for Jungkook on the memo board set up at the café. As the videos circulated online, fans swelled with pride watching the BTS vocalist receive love from the military soldiers. One fan on X wrote:

"This is genuinely the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Even young soldiers left messages for Jungkook. THE PRIDE OF THE NATION JUNGKOOK!"

Several fans appreciated military soldiers' congratulatory messages for the idol.

“JK you are truly appreciated and loved by so many! Your kindness and talent shine brightly, and we’re all grateful for you! Keep being amazing. I am so touched to see this as soldiers are leaving such beautiful messages for you,” another fan said.

“It's so touched our Jk is inspired by so many people and he is such a cute and charming person I have ever seen in my life. Keep shining and take care. We always loves you a lot,” a user on X stated.

Netizens expressed their happiness to see soldiers extend their support to the BTS member.

“I'm so happy for the love and messages they leave for our beloved Jungkook,” a fan commented.

“My heart is even happier after witnessing how much everyone in the military loves Jungkook when they left a message on the Coffee Bay message board congratulating him on Golden's first anniversary,” another fan commented.

“This support is so sweet! This just about makes my day - see him loved and appreciated, not only for the great music he makes, but also for being that wonderful person that he is,” another fan stated.

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More about BTS’ Jungkook’s first solo album GOLDEN

BTS’ Jungkook released his first-ever solo album titled GOLDEN, featuring all-English songs, including the pre-release song Seven feat. Latto and the titular track Standing Next to You, on November 3, 2023. The album also includes other songs such as 3D with Jack Harlow, Closer to You feat. Major Lazer, Yes or No, Please Don't Change featuring DJ Snake, Hate You, Somebody, Too Sad to Dance, and Shot Glass of Tears.

On August 5, 2024, GOLDEN surpassed four billion streams on Spotify, becoming the first and only album by a K-pop artist to reach this milestone. Furthermore, the BTS maknae's solo debut song Seven surpassed two billion streams on Spotify, making it the first Asian song to achieve this feat. It broke the record held by his song Dynamite, released as a member of BTS, to become the most streamed Asian song on the music service platform.

On November 1, 2024, BIGHIT MUSIC held the Jung Kook 'GOLDEN: The Moments' Exhibition Pop-Up Cafe in light of the album's first anniversary. Notably, only fans holding an official ARMY US membership could visit the exhibition held at Ace Mission Studios, Los Angeles.