“Usher here is so emotively touching”— Fans react as the American singer praises BTS' Jungkook in his docuseries ‘I AM STILL’

On December 3, BTS' Jungkook released his docuseries, I AM STILL, via Disney+. The series was launched after the significant success of his eponymous documentary, which premiered globally on September 18, 2024.

In this limited three-episode docuseries, many acquaintances and friends of BTS’ Jungkook talked about his work and his passion for music. One of them was American musician Usher. The singer, who partnered with Jungkook on the remix of his song Standing Next to You, said the BTS member is a special man.

“JK, you’re special, man. Keep rising. Keep reaching for the stars, man,” Usher said.

BTS' Jungkook's fans were overjoyed with Usher's comments. Many even expressed their appreciation for Jungkook on social media, agreeing with Usher's view of him.

“why am i crying? From watching him grow up to be this man, praised and commended, keep him in high regard by established music legend like Usher here is so emotively touching,” one X user wrote.

While many were proud of Jungkook, others were happy that he was “loved by music legends.”

“Jk is king of pop jk every legend person give respect men,” wrote a fan.

“KING JUNG KOOK is so loved by music legends!,” commented another admirer.

Several fans agreed with Usher's statement about Jungkook being special, with one saying he was "born to make history."

“Usher’s message to JK is everything! Keep shining, KING JUNG KOOK. The world is watching!,” stated another follower.

“Yes that's so true, he's special and he keeps shining bright wherever he goes,” commented another fan.

“YES JK YOU'RE REALLY SPECIAL. A RARE GEM. BORN TO MAKE HISTORY,” stated another X user.

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Usher also praised BTS' Jungkook’s commitment to his choreography

While discussing his experiences making the Standing Next to You MV and his interactions with BTS' Jungkook in the docuseries, Usher emphasized how dedicated the K-pop idol was to his choreography. He added that he would like to meet him again once he is discharged from the military.

“What I do love about what I see in him as an artist is that he's very committed to his choreography. You know, the more he does this, I think the better. And when he comes out, you know, I'm really excited to see him once again. I'm happy that we got a chance to do this before he went into the service,” Usher said.

BTS' Jungkook’s dancing skills were also praised by BIGHIT Music’s choreographer, Son Sungdeuk, in the I AM STILL docuseries.

“For every concert, Jungkook was always the last to leave rehearsals, practicing his solo performances,” Sungdeuk commented.

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Currently, Jeon Jungkook is carrying out his obligatory military training. Enlisted in December 2023, he is expected to be discharged sometime in June 2025. The SEVEN singer joined the military with his bandmate Jimin.