Behind the success of BTS as the global superstars they are today, their family — especially their parents — has always been an important source of support and a solid foundation. Although the members rarely talk about their families publicly out of respect for their privacy, whenever they do share something, it reflects their deep gratitude for the parents who guided them through their early years and helped shape them into the people they are today.
Among the members, Jimin stands out as someone who is particularly sweet and thoughtful toward his family. He once went viral for a clip of himself talking to his mother on the phone in an incredibly obedient and affectionate manner: “Yes, Mom. I’ll come back safely. I’m at the airport. Yes, enjoy your meal.” Every year on Parents’ Day in Korea, Jimin also frequently sends bouquets of flowers and heartfelt messages to express his deep love for his parents.
Still, few would expect that such a sweet son could also have his “rebellious” moments, playfully calling out what he considers his mother’s bad habit that she needs to fix during a random moment, much to the amusement of fans!
The story began when Jimin suddenly switched into “old man mode” and decided to remind fans about their phone habits during a livestream with Jungkook. Looking at the viewer count on the livestream, the idol exclaimed in surprise, "You guys use your phones a lot, aren't you? How many of you are here? HUH?!?! 3.7 MILLION!" He then adorably scolded the fans, saying, "Seriously, you people live on your phones all day… you guys must be scolded!"
The funniest part came right after that! Not only did Jimin call out his fans, he also boldly exposed his own mother's similar bad habit. He revealed that he often reminds his mother because she, too, spends too much time on her phone. "I even tell my mom all the time, you won't be able to look up normally!" he specifically said.
Jimin's fearless "calling out" of his own parent immediately left millions of ARMY, who were watching the livestream while holding their phones, laughing in embarrαѕѕment as if they themselves were being scolded. At the same time, fans adored this rare glimpse into Jimin's sweet relationship with his mother. Some even jokingly commented that "like mother, like daughter," explaining that since they consider themselves Jimin's mother's daughters-in-law, they naturally share the same habit as their "mother-in-law."
However, sshile Jimin playfully scolded both his mother and ARMY for spending too much time on their phones each day, fans were quick to fire back with a hilarious counterargument. They pointed to a moment from the travel reality show **Are You Sure? Season 2**, when Jimin overheard the staff telling him that his phone would be taken away for a day:
Numerous amusing comments were also left by fans under the now-viral clip of Jimin:
- I think Jiminshi also falls asleep still w his phone gripped in his hand. Someone need to send his video to him. Talking about on our phones isn’t this you bestie lol
- Jimin exposed his mom's phone α∂∂ι¢тισи and α¢¢ι∂єитally called out 3.7 million ARMY at the same time. It's not good man
- Scolds the guy who was running away from his staff , locked his door just because they attempted to implement the proposed digital minimalism rule
- Jimin really said, 'Mom, put your phone down!' Even Mrs. Park isn't safe from his lectures
- Well, I don't mind the scolding, Jimin. I just love you, and that's why I'm on my phone
- I can imagine as a performer, when you look out and everyone is looking at you thru their phones instead of looking directly at you and just being present, it would be frustrating sir
- Mom, we need to talk with Jimin right now. He might forget the digital minimalism
- I’m sorry, wasn’t he the one who ran away with his phone and tried to escape the staff when they wanted to take it away?? Oh Jimin
- The confidence to expose your own mom on a livestream…Poor Mrs. Park getting publicly roasted by her own son. Park Jimin is fearless
