[theqoo] THE WEIGHT OF BTS' CROWN AND THE GROWING PAINS OF THE "JEON JUNGKOOK AS A HUMAN"... BETWEEN POP STAR FATE AND HONESTY

The recent raw behavior shown by Jungkook (Jeon Jung-kook), a member of the global supergroup BTS , during a late-night live broadcast is quietly creating ripples both inside and outside the music industry.

In the early hours of the 26th, Jungkook went live on the global fan communication platform Weverse, where he was seen drinking with acquaintances and exposing unfiltered language and behavior without restraint. His declaration that he would “live my life my own way” appeared to be a kind of struggle to break free from the constraints imposed on K-pop idols, who are expected to embody perfection. It is true that some fans and members of the public have expressed regret, saying he was not as cautious as a top star should be. However, rather than dismissing the incident as a simple deviation or a crisis, it may be necessary to view it as part of the intense “growing pains” experienced by a young man who has risen to become a global pop star.

The ‘Power of Vulnerability’ Proven by Selena Gomez’s Documentary

To better understand Jungkook’s recent actions, it is worth revisiting the choice made by American pop star Selena Gomez in her documentary My Mind & Me. In the film, Gomez laid bare before the public her bipolar disorder, compulsions, and the stark, broken reality of herself hidden behind the glamorous spotlight.

By casting off her polished “mask” and exposing her most vulnerable self without defense, her choice drew not criticism from the public, but deep solidarity and empathy. Just as Gomez tearfully appealed, “I am not a perfect machine,” Jungkook, through a live broadcast, the space where he connects most closely with his fandom, ARMY, likewise revealed that “I, too, am a flawed human being.” While there may be differences in the refinement of their modes of expression, the fundamental thirst to be acknowledged as one’s “true self,” rather than the packaged persona consumed by the public, resonates between them.

Justin Bieber’s Wandering and Maturity… and Jungkook’s Tomorrow

The trajectory of another pop star who wore a crown too heavy to bear at a young age, Justin Bieber, also serves as an excellent reference point. Under a relentless barrage from paparazzi and the media, Bieber once exhausted himself through outward acts of rebellion, such as drunk driving and vandalism. Ultimately, however, he matured by establishing firm boundaries and seeking inner peace.

Jungkook is not walking the path of extreme self-destruction that Bieber once experienced. Rather, the weight of moral strictness and expectations he has carried for over a decade as the team’s “golden maknae” has simply reached a critical point at this moment, as he establishes himself as a defining global solo pop star of the 2020s.

Of course, the use of profanity or drinking on a broadcast watched by many is not something to be encouraged, and it is a clear mistake that he himself should reflect upon. However, a man in his late twenties honestly expressing his emotions and fatigue can also be seen as evidence that he is breathing in a healthy way, rather than becoming internally isolated.

source: https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20260226_0003527847

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1. ... I'm so embarrassed

2. And he's a 30 y'o grownup too

3. I'm cringing so hard ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ What is this article title

4. Even the president doesn't do this much ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

5. They really suck at mediaplay

6. Huh? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ HYBE-yah...HYBE-yah.... If I were Jungkook, I would've sworn at the employees for passing content like that around ㅋㅋㅋㅋIt's not easy to serve your boss for a salary of a few hundred dollars

7. Isn't this dude 30 now?? Why are we talking about "growing pains" ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ He was the funniest today

8. If a female idol did that, she would've been kicked out already ㅋㅋㅋ

9. Justin Bieber ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

10. They're really trying to package his image as much as possible ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

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