Jungkook just shared that he is neurodivergent during a live stream.
Neurodivergent people are described medically as those whose brains develop or work differently for some reason. Several different things, including genetic disorders, injury, or mental health disorders like depression, can cause this. Those who operate typically are called neurotypical.
K-Pop fans, many of whom are neurodivergent themselves, have often pointed out traits in idols that mimic their own. One that fans have often pointed to is that many idols have ADHD.
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that often causes difficulty concentrating and sitting still, among other issues. Traits can range from childhood to adulthood, but many remain the same.
During a live stream that took place on August 29, Jungkook was told to stop moving around while he sat by a fan. He expressed that he could not help it, and stated that he had “adult ADHD,” which makes him continually move like he was.
Fan: Don’t move when you’re sitting down
JK: I kept moving?
JK: but, I can’t help it. I kind of… it’s like adult ADHD
JK: I have it. I keep moving like this.
Many fans reacted to the news, expressing their happiness in the representation Jungkook is for those with the disorder. Others hoped that his admission would stop people from commenting about his movements, as stimming is one way individuals with ADHD regulate themselves.
The outpouring of emotions and reactions from ARMYs
- plz stop these nonsense comments it's not your business if jungkook moves around while sitting down lol.
- Please call these effers out on Weverse
- These fckers needs to leave people with ADHD alone bro wtf is wrong with them, why would u comment that.
- I get Jungkook. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 9, and still have it as an adult. I'm with JK on this. It's hard to sit still and not be moving or fidgeting.
- If he wants to rock a bit, he will, if he wants to stay still, he will. Why're they pressed even about that?
