Jungkook Releases a Single Dedicated to Fans: an Ode to Unshakable Love for the ARMY
“Never Let Go,” A Sincere Tribute
On June 7, Jungkook released a digital single dedicated to fans summed up by the following message: “to never let go of each other’s hands.” This message comes in the form of an English song with a house beat that delivers words of gratitude and love for the ARMY. It is with sincerity that the artist participated in the writing, the composition of the lyrics, as well as the vocal arrangements and the guitar parts, thus delivering a very personal gift. That same day, Jungkook shared a message on Weverse specifying that “Never Let Go” was initially supposed to include a dance performance. He expresses his regret for not having had time to make it, but hopes that fans will enjoy this song, which he created with ARMY exclusively in mind.
Jungkook Dominates iTunes Charts in 100 Regions
On June 7, “Never Let Go” topped the World iTunes Song and European iTunes Song charts. On June 8, the song reached No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs charts in at least 96 different regions, including the United States, France, Italy, and Japan, highlighting Jungkook's popularity across the globe.
“2024 FESTA” The Annual BTS Festival
Every year, BTS holds “FESTA” to celebrate its debut on June 13. On this occasion, various contents will be published between June 8 and 13. On June 8 at noon KST, a live stream titled “2024 BANGBANG CON” broadcasted some of the group's iconic concerts on their official BANGTANTV YouTube channel, inviting fans to take a nostalgic journey through the group’s remarkable career. Always very attached to the ARMY, BTS members want to stay connected with them, even during their military service. They continue to share content and sometimes take the time to post messages on Weverse. During this live streaming, fans were surprised to read a message from j-hope expressing that the song “Mikrokosmos” is, according to him, the most beautiful masterpiece. “FESTA” will culminate on June 13 in Songpa-gu, Seoul, with an event marked by the participation of Jin, who will have been released from his military obligations the day before, on June 12.
Edited by Rachael Lovette