The comeback performance of BTS at Gwanghwamun was not merely a simple music release event, but quickly became a global phenomenon in both scale and influence. The electrifying atmosphere at Seoul’s central square, combined with the overwhelming response from both in-person and online au∂ιєnces, once again demonstrated the group’s irreplaceable status in the international music scene.
According to FlixPatrol on the 23rd, “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang” ranked No.1 in Netflix’s film category as of the 22nd (local time). While entering the Top 10 in the film category across a total of 92 countries, the program secured the No.1 spot in 77 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, fяαи¢є, Argentina, Egypt, and ιи∂ια. This effectively means it dominated nearly every continent.
International media also praised this successful return. The BBC noted that "the very fact of their return is significant in itself", while The New York Times described it as “a new case study for expanding a pop star’s career.” Meanwhile, Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported, “With songs and staging that emphasized a ‘distinctly кσяєαn’ identity, they showcased K-pop to the world from the heart of Seoul.”
For such a significant milestone in BTS’s career, the presence and support of their families were indispensable. Many fans who attended the event reported that the members’ parents were seated together in the B1 au∂ιєnce section that day, cheering on the global superstars as they delivered a remarkable performance. The appearance of the members’ families has long been a familiar “tradition” whenever the group holds major performances in кσяєα.
Among the parents, Jungkook’s mother υиєχρє¢тє∂ly became the center of attention online thanks to her youthful appearance and striking personal style!
At the concert, she stood out with her bleached blonde hair and a black hip-hop-style face mask featuring a bold teeth design. Her overall look—both energetic and trendy—surprised many, especially considering her age and her role as Jungkook’s mother. Despite that, she exuded a youthful, playful, and dynamic vibe.
Beyond her appearance, Jungkook’s mother also earned widespread admiration for her friendliness and warmth toward fans. When recognized, she did not hesitate to take photos with ARMYs in the au∂ιєnce section. Notably, her posing style was described as “just like Jungkook”—raising her hand in a cute “hi” gesture, both natural and endearing. Not stopping there, she even handed out candy to fans around the area.
It is quite rare for a celebrity’s parent to actively interact with fans, let alone prepare small gifts for them. Many shared that this moment made them feel a sense of warmth and sincerity, narrowing the distance between the artist and their fans. At the same time, her gestures also help explain why Jungkook has become such a beloved artist—he seems to have inherited these admirable qualities from his mother.
This is not the first time Jungkook’s mother has drawn attention. As early as 2014, when photos of her holding his hand on his high school entrance day surfaced, fans were already amazed by her youthful appearance. More than a decade later, she appears to have maintained that same charm—not only in her looks, but also in her fashion, presence, and natural ease in front of the camera.
Following the event, fans left numerous comments under posts about Jungkook’s mother:
- JK has same hands as her mom , She is looking cool
- The beauty we see in Jungkook's eyes is a reflection of your kind soul.Thank you for bringing him into this world
- That hip-hop mask + blonde hair combo?? She’s serving main character energy. I can't imagine
- Oh I just knoooow Jungkookie’s mom is progressive. Just be seeing the hands and what little facial features, so youthful and vibrant. God bless her uterus for giving a gift to the world.
- I loveeeee her hair cut so ¢υитyyyyy. She is so stylish and cool. Like mother like son
- The diva took photos with a bunch of ARMYs—she’s as sweet as her son
- Jungkook’s mom with BLEACHED hair?? She’s cooler than all of us combined
- The style, the confidence, the vibe… now we know where Jungkook gets it from
- She’s so kind and warm… Jungkook definitely got his personality from her
- Seeing how sweet she is to fans makes everything make sense about Jungkook. Thank you mom
