For K-pop fans, one of the most anticipated events every year is undoubtedly their idol’s birthday. Months before the special day, fans start preparing a wide range of birthday projects, some of them on a mαѕѕive scale. Jungkook’s birthday is, of course, no exception! In previous years, fans have become familiar with seeing Seoul and Busan covered in images of Jungkook, from bus stops and subway stations to giant advertising screens, along with lively celebrations that turn the cities into a real festival.
This year, Jungkook’s birthday is even more special as he and BTS are currently on the North αмєяι¢αn leg of the BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’. As a result, birthday celebrations are no longer limited to South кσяєα but have also spread to the United States.
For example, “Jungkook ¢нιиα” — Jungkook’s fanclub in ¢нιиα — announced on X (Twitter) that it would display a birthday video for him on the TSX Live Billboard, an outdoor advertising screen located in the heart of Times Square, Manhattan, New York. The screen will feature birthday messages including “Born to Be Legend Happy JK Day” and “Happy Birthday Jungkook.” The video is expected to play a total of 576 times throughout the day, creating a grand show of support right in one of the busiest areas in the world.
While ARMYs are busy preparing a series of birthday projects for the Golden Maknae, BigHit Music has also brought an υиєχρє¢тє∂ piece of good news, adding even more excitement to his upcoming special day!
Specifically, BigHit Music recently announced the sale of Online Live Streaming tickets for four BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ concerts at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The livestreams will take place on September 1, 2, 5, and 6 local time, corresponding to September 2, 3, 6, and 7 in кσяєα. Fans immediately took notice of the September 1 show — which falls on Jungkook’s birthday. This also means that not only ARMYs at the stadium, but fans around the world will have the chance to watch Jungkook perform on stage on his birthday.
Ever since the world tour schedule was announced back in March, ARMY had already paid special attention to the fact that the first concert in LA would coincide with Jungkook’s birthday. Before BTS departed for the United States for the second North αмєяι¢αn leg earlier this month, reporters also wished Jungkook in advance: “Jungkook, hope your birthday in Los Angeles later is super fun,” to which the idol enthusiastically replied, “Ah! Yeah! Definitely!” Meanwhile, j-hope suddenly remembered, “Oh yeah! Your birthday’s gonna be right when you’re in Los Angeles!”
At the time, some fans had already imagined a few fun things that BTS or Jungkook might plan for his birthday, but they did not expect that the concert taking place on his birthday would also be livestreamed globally. Fans also believe this could be one of the reasons HYBE decided to livestream the concert — a format that has only been used for certain major concert stops, with even the recent MetLife shows not receiving this privilege.
However, there are also a few things ARMY needs to keep in mind, such as having a valid Weverse account and the fact that the Online Live Streaming ticket does not include a VOD service — meaning buyers will not be able to rewatch the concert later as a video-on-demand. The time difference is another important detail to pay attention to: 8:00 PM on September 1 in Los Angeles (PDT) corresponds to 12:00 PM on September 2 in кσяєα (KST).
Following BigHit Music’s announcement, social media quickly became buzzing with excitement. Many ARMYs are eagerly looking forward to Jungkook’s birthday performance while also getting excited about the possibility of millions of fans around the world witnessing the special moment together in real time:
- His birthday is abt to go crazyyy and i won't even br mad if they get good surprise songs. I hope he has lot of fun that day!!
- Oh too be in la for day 1 on jk birthday people in la going are so lucky it’s going to be epic I’m sure
- Can't wait for that day!! I hope you celebrate it as it deserves, like the best in the world!!
- Omg excited - i wish they open Youtube theater too like PTD. And seven and standing next to you please
- Hopefully only people that love and support him (no antis) will be in attendance…And I know BTS and ARMY will come through with a project for him
- Armys in LA should shout the fck out of their lungs with "Happy Birthday" and make it the best after his military discharge
- I start imagine the moment Namjoon drop his line for Jungkookie in Mic Drop like, "Jeikei Happy bỉtrhday"
- HYBE REALLY KNEW WHAT THEY WERE DOING! The entire fandom is going to celebrate his birthday together in real time! I’m screaming!
- Spending JK’s birthday watching him shine live on stage with millions of ARMYs worldwide... I’m crying, this is so special
