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On September 14, BTS' Jungkook Posts Support for NewJeans on His Dog Bam's Instagram Account
In a surprising turn of events amid the ongoing HYBE vs. Min Hee Jin dispute BTS’s Jungkook captured the attention of the K-pop community by showing unexpected support for the NewJeans members.
On September 14 Jungkook appeared to back the girl group through his Instagram account which is dedicated to his dog Bam. In a post that featured a new picture of Bam he included the caption “Artists are not guilty” along with five heart emojis and a flexed bicep emoticon.
This caption sparked a significant reaction from fans who quickly began speculating about the deeper meaning behind his message. The sequence of colored heart emojis used in Jungkook’s post which align with those commonly used by NewJeans members to symbolize themselves led fans to interpret that Jungkook was expressing solidarity with the group.
The heart emojis and the flexed bicep symbol were seen as gestures of support for NewJeans who are under the same banner (ADOR) as HYBE the company originally known as BIGHIT Entertainment, where BTS started their journey.
Fans were quick to jump to conclusions interpreting Jungkook’s post as a symbolic gesture standing “next to” the NewJeans artists in light of the ongoing conflict.
This move by Jungkook coupled with the timing of his post, created a buzz on social media intensifying the public’s focus on the situation and adding a new layer of intrigue to the HYBE vs. Min Hee Jin drama.
Debates ensue after Jungkook's post seemingly addressing NewJeans' situation
Jungkook’s recent Instagram posts shared through his account dedicated to his dog Bam sparked mixed reactions among fans. On September 14, the BTS member appeared to express support for NewJeans but the gesture was met with varying interpretations.
Some fans applauded Jungkook’s apparent solidarity with the young artists. One fan noted “Jungkook has been in the industry since he was 13. If anyone’s going to support young artists it’s him.”
However others suspected that Jungkook’s account might have been hacked by NewJeans’ fans known as Bunnies. Critics pointed out that the BTS member seldom uses English captions questioning whether the posts were authentic.
This could’ve possibly been hacked by bunnies. The number of emojis and the English caption seem off remarked one detractor.
Later, another photo of Bam was posted with the caption, “Don’t use them,” which many interpreted as a reference to NewJeans’ involvement in the ongoing dispute between HYBE and Min Hee Jin.
Jungkook's agency confirms his stance as fans say his account was hacked
The debate surrounding Jungkook’s recent Instagram posts has been intense with fans sharply divided. While some BTS fans are adamant that Jungkook’s account was hacked, others argue that his support for NewJeans was intentional.
Critics of the hacking theory suggest that Jungkook wouldn’t have used Weverse for his statements as HYBE staff closely monitor that platform and could easily remove any posts they find problematic.
They believe Jungkook chose to voice his opinions on his dog Bam’s Instagram page because HYBE employees don’t have direct access to it. “If he was ‘hacked,’ he would have clarified by now; it’s been five hours. Respect Jungkookhe is entitled to his own opinion!” one supporter argued.
In response to the controversy BigHit Music Jungkook’s agency issued an official statement. The company addressed the situation stating “We confirmed with Jungkook that the post was intended to convey the idea that young artists should not be dragged into disputes or used as a shield in any case.”
This statement came after considerable media speculation and backlash, aiming to clarify Jungkook’s stance and ensure that his message was understood in the right context.
The situation highlights the complex dynamics between celebrities fan expectations and the influence of social media platforms further fueling the ongoing discussion among K-pop fans and industry observers alike.
BTS Jungkook Biography :
Jeon Jung-kook born September 1, 1997 and commonly known as Jungkook is a renowned South Korean singer and songwriter. He gained fame as a key member and lead vocalist of the internationally acclaimed boy band BTS.
Jungkook has also showcased his solo talent with three notable tracks within BTS’ discography: “Begin” released in 2016 “Euphoria” in 2018 and “My Time” in 2020.
Each of these solo songs made a significant impact, charting on South Korea’s Gaon Digital Chart. Additionally, Jungkook contributed to the soundtrack for the BTS-based webtoon 7Fates: Chakho with the song “Stay Alive.”
In 2022, Jungkook broadened his global influence by featuring on American singer Charlie Puth’s single “Left and Right” which achieved a peak position of number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
That same year Jungkook made history as the first South Korean artist to release an official song for the FIFA World Cup soundtrack with “Dreamers.” His performance of this track at the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup further solidified his international stature.
The year 2023 marked a significant milestone in Jungkook’s career with the release of his debut solo single “Seven” featuring the artist Latto.
This track achieved remarkable success, debuting at number one on several major charts, including the Billboard Hot 100 the Global 200 and the Global Excl. U.S. charts. This accomplishment made Jungkook the first Korean solo artist to top these prestigious charts.
Additionally “Seven” set a record as the fastest song in history to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify highlighting its widespread appeal and success.
Following “Seven” Jungkook released his follow-up single “3D” featuring Jack Harlow. This track debuted at number five on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart.
With this achievement Jungkook became the first South Korean solo artist to secure two consecutive top-five entries on the UK Singles Chart underscoring his continued success and influence in the global music industry.