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BTS' Jungkook, aka JK, left ARMYs overjoyed after going live on the Weverse app around midnight KST on December 18, 2024. During the surprise broadcast, the Golden Maknae shared heartfelt moments with fans, discussed his current military service, and sang several songs with his karaoke machine.
The Weverse live which spanned more than two and a half hours, quickly became a worldwide sensation, attracting a record-breaking 20.2 million real-time viewers. The impact extended across various social media platforms, with the global-sensation singer dominating trends worldwide.
JK's Weverse live secured the number one trend worldwide, as well as in the United States and on Melon. The live also gained significant traction on Weibo, where it ranked third, with over 40 trending keywords related to him dominating discussions on social media.
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Fans were ecstatic as the idol's Weverse live broke records and dominated social media worldwide. One fan wrote:
"Oh Jungkook, you're truly the Kingkook for infinite reason 🔥"
ARMYs expressed their admiration for his heartfelt connection during the live.
"WOW JUNGKOOK HIS POWER AND IMPACT IS INSANE🔥👑 WEVERSE LIVE KING JUNGKOOK 👑 HISTORY MAKER JUNGKOOK🔥 WE MISS YOU JUNGKOOK😭 WE LOVE YOU JUNGKOOK ❤️" said an ARMY.
"jungkook is the most talked about individual on korean forums currently with multiple trending posts talking about—singing for fans, pulling 20M viewers & having male idols rushing to watch his live. k-media refers to him as the majesty for his massive popularity. 🫶" posted another fan.
"THIS IS AN INDICATIONS THAT JEON JUNGKOOK CAN EXCEED BEYOND EXPECTATIONS. The people that wants to know him, to check what he’s doing is a proof of #jungkook worldwide popularity. The moment he comes back it will be a massive success," expressed a netizen.
"This was a legendary live broadcast!!!!! Only Jungkook can break Jungkook's record 😃The thrill of seeing 20 million viewers in real time! After our Jungkook enlisted, what I was most craving for was the Jungkook live broadcast that always came so warmlyㅜㅜ This is such an obvious record! Another thing I'm craving for is TikTok dance covers, so if you do that too...🫰" said a fan.
The overwhelming response was evident, with fans celebrating his performance and the personal moments he shared. Many took to platforms like X, where the hashtag spread rapidly, and Jungkook's presence continued to be felt globally.
"And Bro wasn’t even trying to do all that. He just wanted to make sure we could see him and misses. The rest is just organic #kingkook effect💜" posted a netizen on X.
"Yup, timeline was mess And then JK just came online and the whole timeline was cleansed. We certainly got charged for next...Yeah BTS was our shield. Their presence overahadows hate comments, overwhelms good comments." mentioned an ARMY.
"No one can doubt that he is the 👑 of social media, without prior invitation, without media effort, completely organic. 20.2 million people paralyzed their lives and countless testimonies of how he turned the world upside down just to listen to him." wrote another fan.
"Are we in the Guinness book yet on this one? If not should we.do it on his next one?" added this ARMY.
Jungkook's record-breaking Weverse live dominates global trends and social media
The BTS member's Weverse live broadcast sent shockwaves across social media, with his name dominating trends worldwide.
On Google, 10 topics connected to the Standing Next to You singer were among the top searches. Besides the live garnering 20.2 million live viewers, more than one million posts appeared on X, showcasing fans' excitement.
In India, his live hit number one on X with over a million tweets and continued to trend at number seven even after 12 hours, with over 1.4 million engagements as cited by the X user @JKJEONVERSE.
His impact was showcased as the phrase "THANK YOU JK" trended at number one worldwide after the live ended alongside his name in Japanese and the hashtag "HATE YOU." Throughout the live, "WE MISS YOU JUNGKOOK" remained the top trend globally on X as per user @Jungkook_SNS.
The K-pop idol's influence was particularly felt in China, where he trended at number three on Weibo and his live's hashtag ranked twelfth on Hot Searches, racking up over 1 billion views. His Chinese fans flooded social media with love and support as the X user reported.
The Korean forums, the artist became the most talked-about individual, with multiple posts highlighting his record-breaking 20 million viewers. Korean media referred to him as "the majesty," acknowledging his massive popularity according to an X user @kookvocalist.
In South Korea, the Grammy-nominated artist also took over Melon, where he trended number one in real-time after his live. His cover of If Only by Loveholic also soared to number two on the platform.
In addition, he dominated X as the most mentioned personality worldwide over the past 24 hours, surpassing Billie Eilish with over 16 million mentions. With more than 23 million posts, he became the most mentioned topic/person, outpacing even Donald Trump according to x user @popgiantjk.
JK's surprise Weverse live delights fans with a tour of his new home and memorable performances
In a completely unexpected move, the BTS's youngest member surprised fans with a Weverse live session despite being in the midst of his mandatory military service.
The broadcast left ARMYs overjoyed, with many expressing disbelief and humorosly asking the idol if he was real. Laughing at their comments, the idol explained that he was on leave and had received special permission to reconnect with his fans.
During the session, the Seven singer gave a glimpse into his new home, immediately captivating fans with its unique and stylish design that perfectly mirrors his personality.
He began the tour by showcasing his bar counter, which was stocked with an impressive array of alcohol and neatly arranged glasses, leaving the fans further amazed.
As the tour continued, the singer-songwriter revealed a music lover’s paradise—a DJ area equipped with high-tech speakers and a karaoke setup leaving fans in awe. The house itself boasts a modern, sleek aesthetic, with black furniture and a large projection screen.
However, what took that ARMYs’ attention were a Hello Kitty plushies and heart-shaped cushions on the couch. The purple lighting throughout the house was a special nod to ARMY as the singer disclosed in his live.
He also shared that he is currently a Corporal (Paygrade 4) in the South Korean military and is aiming for a promotion to Sergeant (Paygrade 1) by March 2025. To prepare, he has been running five kilometers daily and maintaining a strict fitness routine.
Later in the session, the top Billboard artist delighted fans further by utilizing his karaoke setup to perform a range of songs. However he refrained from performing BTS songs during the live, expressing his wish to sing them together with all the members upon their reunion.
The BTS member then went on singing his song Still With You, Jin’s I’ll Be There, BLACKPINK Rose’s and Bruno Mars’ APT., Crush’s Love You With All My Heart from the Queen of Tears OST and many more.
Each performance was met with immense admiration, as fans flooded social media to gush about the memorable live.
The global pop-star is set to complete his mandatory military service by June 2025, alongside his bandmates V, Jimin, RM, and SUGA, marking their return to civilian life.
