Jungkook (전정국), also known mononymously as Jungkook, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer. He is the main vocalist, center, lead dancer, and sub rapper of the South Korean boy band BTS.
Jungkook was born on September 1, 1997, in Busan, South Korea. He attended Baekyang Elementary and Middle School in Busan. When he became a trainee, he transferred to Singu Middle School in Seoul. Jungkook initially had dreams of becoming a badminton player when he was younger, but after seeing G-Dragon perform “Heartbreaker” on television, it influenced him to want to become a singer.
Jungkook joined Big Hit Entertainment in 2011 after passing the company’s auditions. He was the youngest trainee to join the company at the time. Jungkook trained for three years before making his debut as a member of BTS in 2013.
As a member of BTS, Jungkook has released several albums, including “Love Yourself: Tear” (2018), which became the first Korean album to top the Billboard 200 chart. He has also released three solo songs as part of BTS’ discography: “Begin” (2016), “Euphoria” (2018), and “My Time” (2020). In 2022, he featured on American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth’s single “Left and Right”, which peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Jungkook is known for his powerful vocals, dancing skills, and charming personality. He is also a talented songwriter and producer. In 2019, he was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.
Jungkook’s ideal type is someone who is kind, caring, and understanding. He has also expressed his admiration for K-pop star and actress IU.
Jungkook is a popular and beloved figure in the K-pop industry. He is known for his positive energy and his ability to connect with fans. He is also a talented and hardworking artist who is constantly pushing himself to improve.
