BTS lights up every single stage they appear on and fans simply can't get enough of them in any capacity. Jungkook is one of the boy-band favorites, and of course, fans want to know absolutely every single thing they can learn about him. The success he has seen with BTS has everyone's curiosity peaked, and they want to know what Jungkook is really like behind the scenes.
There's so much more to his life than what fans are able to see under the bright lights. Many of the more intimate, personal details tell the tale of how Jungkook made it to the incredible life he is currently leading. Let's get to know the real Jungkook and all the things that make him stand out among the rest...
10 His Talent Was Once Shut Down
BTS is one of the most successful boy bands of all time and have gained worldwide notoriety. When it comes to success, fame, and fortune, Jungkook has absolutely nothing to prove, yet this wasn't always the case. K Pop Herald reports that his talent was denied and shut down in 2011,when he auditioned for Super Star K's Season 3.
He wasn't able to make it to the finals and was told his skills weren't honed inn. He ended up receiving offers from other agencies, one of which was Big Hit Entertainment. His rise to fame didn't come without his fair share of heartache, but fans are glad he stuck it through!
9 He Has Interesting Hobbies
Fans really want to know what their favorite stars are up to in their spare time, and when it comes to Jungkook's life at home, he loves to unwind with some movies. Not just any movies will do, he's particularly interested in anime. K Profiles declares that he is a huge fan of Shugo Chara and enjoys watching movies such as Shugo Chara and The Girl who Leapt Through Time, as well as Spirited Away.
He also enjoys taking photographs and editing videos and is known to shoot film and spend countless hours capturing moments of his life, then editing them until they are just right.
8 He Had His Own Travel Series
Jungkook is so skilled when it comes to videography that he actually had his very own travel series for a short while. His project was called Golden Closet Films and he filmed the footage in Japan and the United States. It's not known whether or not he continues to be involved in this project, but fans love learning that he dabbled in something other than performing on stage and creating the amazing music they know and love.
7 He Worked Hard On His Dance Moves
Watching BTS perform gives an air of absolute coordination, precision and fully executed choreography. It's tough to imagine that these boys weren't always naturally-skilled when it came to performing. Jungkook actually went to the United States to pursue dance classes, in advance of the debut of the show.
This helped him to significantly improve his dance moves, and he thoroughly enjoyed the experience. In fact, he contemplated dropping the band to pursue dance lessons instead.
6 These Artists Inspire Him...
Millions of fans across the globe look up to Jungkook as an idol and true inspiration. On the other hand, he, too, has many artists that have inspired him. He enjoys streaming music from SoundCloud and opts to listen to the likes of Adam Levine, Justin Bieber, and Tori Kelly, to name a few.
Music forms an integral part of his life, and he holds these artists near and dear to his heart.
5 He's Masterful At Self Defense
Nobody would want to catch Jungkook off-guard and anyone thinking of swarming him during his live appearances had better think twice. Regardless of his very busy schedule, Jungkook remains dedicated to practicing his self defense skills. After years of grueling training, Jungkook can now boast the fact that the has a black belt in taekwondo.
4 Here's How He Got That Scar...
Have you ever realized that Jungkook has a scar on his face? Most people have not noticed it at all, but those who know its there, likely don't know how it got there in the first place. There isn't a scary black-belt story, and no, he wasn't bullied. This scar is just a simple case of good old fashioned sibling rivalry. It turns out that Jungkook was in a physical fight with his older brother. It appears he may have lost that round.
3 Comics And Video Games Are Important To Him
We all have our vices, and comic books are front and center for Jungkook. He's a huge fan of Iron Man and has a decent collection of comic books to flip through during his down time. He also thinks a lot of his own gaming skills.
When time permits, he's been known to play video games on 2 different computers... at the same time!
2 He Smiles When He Swears
Some guys are just naturally nice from the inside out, and it seems that Jungkook is truly one of them. As it turns out, he is rather uncomfortable with foul language. He has an adorably quirky habit of smiling every time he says a swear word. He just can't seem to maintain a straight face in the presence of bad words! Something tells us that a guy who smiles when he cusses is generally a pretty good guy.
1 His Motto In Life...
Millions of people all over the world and across many oceans look up to Jungkook with admiring eyes, wanting to know the secret of his success. It all lies in the motto that he lives by, which can hopefully be used to inspire and motivate his adoring fans.
K Pop Herald reveals that his motto in life is a simple, yet important one; “It would be better to die than to live without passion.”
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