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BTS’ Jungkook became the most-mentioned personality worldwide on X, with over 16 million mentions in just 24 hours. The spike in mentions came after his highly-anticipated Weverse livestream on December 18, 2024, where he shared rare updates with fans during his ongoing military enlistment.
The impact of the BTS idol's livestream extended far beyond Weverse. On X, hashtags related to Jungkook dominated global trends, with fans flooding the platform to discuss his revelations and share highlights from the session.
Within hours, over 16 million mentions of him were recorded, making him the most-discussed person on the platform in the past 24 hours.
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The livestream drew over 20 million live viewers, setting a new record for any K-pop artist. Jungkook, who enlisted in December 2023, revealed during the livestream that he had obtained special permission from his superiors to connect with fans.
He explained that he wanted to give ARMYs a glimpse into his personal life and showcase his newly purchased house.
Fans expressed their excitement and pride in the BTS idol for balancing his military duties and his connection with ARMYs. Many praised his global popularity for creating a record-breaking instance with a livestream. One fan wrote:
"One and only JK can do that"
The BTS ARMY lauded him for garnering over 20 million real-time viewers on his livestream on December 20, 2024.
"What do u mean surpassing? He left everyone in the dust. He can't seem to shake this social distancing thing. I love him," one fan wrote.
"6m twts, 20m real time views & people wonder how he gets 16m fcking streams for seven," another fan boasted.
"It was her birthday yesterday lmao. Jungkook never not being the main character," one other fan shared.
Others expressed their pride in his latest feat.
"OMG THE POWER OF JEON JUNGKOOK," one fan reacted.
"And 3rd position is Jungkook live," another fan noted.
"Once a king always a king! His incredible talent shines again with this achievement! So proud of you for continuously raising the bar!" one other fan added.
BTS' Jungkook goes live on Weverse amidst his ongoing military enlistment
The South Korean military is known to grant limited public appearances for enlisted celebrities, usually under special circumstances or during their official leaves. Jungkook expressed his gratitude for this opportunity and made the most of it by interacting candidly with fans.
During the session, he proudly shared that he had been promoted to the rank of Corporal, a significant milestone in his service, and confirmed that he would be discharged in June 2025.
The livestream gave fans an intimate look at the Please Don't Change singer's spacious new house. Among the highlights were his impressive bar cabinet, stocked with a variety of alcohol bottles, and a massive karaoke setup in the living room.
He enthusiastically demonstrated the karaoke system, singing snippets of his favorite songs, which delighted fans. This glimpse into his personal space showcased the Yes or No singer's personality and lifestyle.
In addition to showing his home, the BTS idol shared updates about his daily routine in the military, including his exercise habits and how he has been maintaining his hobbies like cleaning and cooking.
He also shared how he and his bandmate Jimin would often sing together during their shower at the military.
For the unversed, military barracks have a common showering space where multiple soldiers can share the space at once.
As fans eagerly count down the months until Jungkook’s return in June 2025, moments like this remind them of the group’s unwavering connection to ARMY.
