The nickname “Golden Maknae” could not be more fitting to describe Jungkook — an idol with captivating looks and style, all-around talent, and a beautiful personality. He is often regarded as the perfect symbol of the new generation of idols.
The completeness of the Jungkook we see today comes partly from his own abilities and determination. But even more importantly, it comes from the environment that nurtured and shaped him. For Jungkook, that has meant more than a decade of living, working, and growing within one very special group: BTS.
Even Jungkook himself once admitted, “I was shaped by the personalities of all the BTS members!”
In a heartfelt conversation, SUGA recalled an earlier interview where Jungkook mentioned this: "In an interview, you said you had a personality made up of all members’ personalities.”
Jungkook immediately acknowledged it, saying: "It’s true. In the way I talk, you can hear all the members. It’s not like I took soмєтнing, it’s more like I was a sponge that absorbed everything (he became like the members without even realizing it.)"
The image of a “sponge” that Jungkook used is a wise metaphor: it highlights the natural receptiveness of a young person while also emphasizing the pαѕѕive, subconscious process of becoming shaped by others. In other words, Jungkook is not imitating anyone, but rather the result of a long journey together, where habits, ways of speaking, and perspectives were pαѕѕed on naturally, like breathing.
SUGA then added: “In my opinion, you were influenced by different members in each era". And Jungkook explained that: "I didn’t really think about myself. But sometimes, when I’m talking to other people, the key points you guys talked about pop into my head. I get that feeling".
He continued: "You flash through my mind during my conversations. Sometimes I give advice to my friends. Usually, I’m the one getting advice from you guys, right? When we’re talking, Young! You zoom through my head like that. You guys are all a part of me."
These words reveal two very interesting things. First, the “collective” nature of BTS doesn’t just show on stage or in their work — it also permeates deeply into their personal characters. Even when living independently in their private lives, the group’s influence remains. Second, this internal exchange works in a nurturing way: not through pressure, but through resonance — where each personality contributes a shade of color to make Jungkook’s portrait even richer.
This doesn’t erase Jungkook’s individuality. On the contrary, it makes him a more complete version of himself. The fact that Jungkook has grown into such an extraordinary young man today shows just how supportive the environment created by BTS has been in nurturing and guiding their youngest member.
Fans were truly touched upon hearing Jungkook say these words:
- Hyungies are always so proud of our Jungkookie
- Wait so if I ever date Jungkook, it would be like I’m dating all 7 members at once
- the hyungs raised him well and look at jungkook now :((( being one of the kindest person i’ve ever knooow
- If jk isnt the one saying this himself , i just know solos would be livid! I love how loud jungkook is about how the hyungs raised him. They'll always be part of him. He's the sweetest.
- The other 6 of them being the father that stepped up
- him not having more libra in his chart is always gonna blow me
- Jk I swear ur band of ridiculous is just yours
- He is the representation of all his six hyungs
- solos don't know this because they never listen to jungkook
- FUCJ i wish ex oomf was still around so i could just…
- This reminds me of namtoori lol
- When I think about it, the reason I clung to JK more at first because he really resembles all members' character and ends up as my bias
- sobbing crying bcs jungkook really is the embodiment of all bts’ members
