On January 23, 2025, BTS' Jungkook emerged as the most influential artist on Weverse for the year 2024. According to the recently released 2024 Weverse Fandom Trend report, Jungkook received the most letters out of the reported 4.8 million fan letters sent to idols in 2024 and achieved the highest cumulative views on Weverse Live throughout the year.
In 2024, Weverse saw a 46% increase in user activity, with an average of 250 minutes spent per month, reflecting a stronger connection between artists and fans. Jungkook's Weverse Live session on December 18, 2024, attracted over 20.2 million real-time views, making it the most-watched of the 5,787 live broadcasts on Weverse that year. His livestream reached over 23 million viewers in total.
Jungkook's live session became a global sensation, trending #1 worldwide and in the U.S., and topping Melon. It also made him the most-mentioned personality on X, with over 16 million mentions within 24 hours.
The 2024 Weverse Fandom Trends report also shows the platform's overall growth. With over 10 million monthly active users spanning 245 countries and regions, Weverse has become a leading platform for fan-artist interactions. The addition of 46 new artists in 2024, including 11 non-Korean acts, signifies its expanding global footprint.
Fans worldwide have expressed their admiration and excitement over the BTS singer's latest achievements. Social media platforms were inundated with messages celebrating his milestones.
"As expected, JUNGKOOK is truly loved by his real fans," one fan tweeted.
Fans highlighted the significance of his live stream, which captivated audiences with his charm and talent.
"You are the most wonderful and will forever be the most loved, #정국, always know that! The world is counting the days until your grand comeback!" one fan wrote.
"Jungkook is aware he is very much loved and is truly missed Best news today! June 11th is 139 days away," another fan wrote.
"Finally something to make me smile," one other fan said.
Others cheered for his latest achievement and underscored how much the 3D singer is loved by his fans.
"He is soo loved," a fan commented.
"He Did that while being in military service…Never forget December 18th 2024. Jungkook u r so LOVED!!!" another fan said.
"Truly the most popular & most loved Idol. We miss you Jungkook," one more fan added.
BTS' Jungkook's chart-topping success and prestigious accolades
BTS' Jungkook made a monumental impact on the global music scene with the release of his debut solo album, GOLDEN, on November 3, 2023. Announced on October 3, 2023, GOLDEN comprises 11 tracks, including the pre-released singles Seven featuring Latto and 3D featuring Jack Harlow.
Upon its release, the album achieved remarkable success on international music charts. In the United States, the BTS idol's solo album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, with 210,200 equivalent album units sold in its first week.
This impressive total included 164,800 album sales, comprising 128,500 physical copies and 36,300 digital downloads. By the end of 2023, GOLDEN had sold approximately 244,000 copies in the U.S. In the United Kingdom, the BTS idol made history as his album became the first solo album by a South Korean artist to enter the top 3 of the UK Official Album Chart, peaking at No. 3.
At the 2024 People's Choice Awards, the Seven singer was honored with the 'Male Artist of the Year' award. He became the first K-pop soloist to win this laurel. Additionally, at the 2024 MAMA Awards, the BTS singer received the 'Best Male Artist' and 'Best Dance Performance Male Solo' awards.
In other news, BTS' Jungkook has been serving in the South Korean military and will be officially discharged in June 2025.