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On August 7, 2024, the X pop music account @pop_insider shared that BTS' Jungkook would reportedly launch a new music featuring an international artist, sending fans into a frenzy. They stated in the caption:
"Jungkook new collaboration is coming. He has one with a western artist on the way."
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Soon, the pop-insider's post circulated on social media and went viral on the internet. Naturally, the fandom started discussing the Golden Maknae's reported possible collaboration and weaved different theories about it. Subsequently, an X user enthusiastically tweeted:
"THIS IS ACTUALLY INSANE."
Netizens were unsure if the news about Jungkook's collaboration with a Western artist was true but were eager to hear his new music. Many fans speculated he might be collaborating with American rapper Latto, who is releasing her album Sugar Honey Iced Tea on August 9, 2024.
"Its latto's new album, tracklist out today in some time we will see if hes really in it or not, release is on this friday tho,'- a fan stated.
"I don’t wanna be delusional so i’ll just wait for an official announcement maybe they’re gonna say something this friday,'- a fan reacted.
"Idk if this is true or not but i’m seated for the possibility,'- a fan commented.
Many fans also wished to see Jungkook's collaboration with Western artists other than Latto, while some speculated that he would unveil the latest music on his birthday.
"Hopefully last few months of this year will be full of jungkook and his ace work of art,'- a user reacted.
"Is it possible that he will release his solo song, on his birthday? his love song for army like before,'- a user commented.
"People are saying latto. Love her but I wish it’s a collab with another singer that he hasn’t collabed with yet,'- a user shared.
Recent activities of BTS' Jungkook
On June 7, 2024, BigHit Music released the Golden Maknae's fan song Never Let Go to commemorate the group's 11th anniversary, which was his first project unveiled post-enlistment. The idol began his mandatory military service on December 12, 2023, alongside fellow group member Jimin and deployed at the Fifth Infantry Division following the conclusion of five weeks of basic military training.
The male artist will be featured in the upcoming travel variety program Are You Sure?!, alongside fellow group member Jimin. The duo had embarked on an unprecedented journey where they explored summer in the United States, autumn in Jeju Island, and winter in Sapporo, as per the details shared by BigHit Music in a press release through the South Korean social media platform Weverse.
Are You Sure?! is slated to premiere on August 8, 2024, through Disney Plus.
It is important to note that there is no official information about Jungkook reportedly launching new music featuring an international artist as of this writing.
