It’s no coincidence that Jungkook – or BTS as a whole – is called global K-pop superstars. Whether it’s music, advertising, fashion, or any other field they step into, their presence immediately becomes the center of attention.
Just by looking at the hashtags, trending keywords, hot topics, and the sheer volume of articles and posts from both domestic and international media whenever a BTS member makes a move, one can clearly see the mαѕѕive scale of their influence.
What’s even more astonishing is that even when it’s just a personal post, an Instagram Story, or a casual livestream with fans, the global attention doesn’t fade. Jungkook’s recent morning livestream on the 28th is the perfect example of why he’s nicknamed an “instant spotlight magnet”!
Within just an hour, Jungkook showcased his cooking sкιℓℓs with truffle mushroom rigatoni pasta and scrambled egg bread, then enjoyed it heartily, chatted with fans about everyday life, and cleaned everything up— all while attracting 6.1 million real-time viewers worldwide and 88 million likes.
Most impressively, regardless of the timing of the livestream, fans across Asia, Europe, or anywhere else literally dropped whatever they were doing—whether sleeping, working, or busy with other plans—to tune in and watch Jungkook cook. Seriously!
On social media, ARMYs shared countless clips of the youngest BTS member “appearing” in υиєχρє¢тє∂ places far beyond his kitchen. Since it was morning in кσяєα, the stream fell in the evening for some other countries. That meant fans were tuning in from cinemas, nightclubs, concerts, and even soccer stadiums—watching the livestream right in the middle of those spaces.
One fan even shared that while she was riding a bus, the large screen inside the vehicle was streaming Jungkook’s live, showing him busy with a pan of spaghetti for breakfast.
And that’s not all—on other platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, countless clips from the livestream were cut and shared in real time, spreading rapidly with thousands of views and comments.
Throughout the day, #JUNGKOOK trended in the “News” and “Entertainment” categories on X, both worldwide and in the U.S. He truly captured the attention of the entire world—even without attending a major event, but simply by hosting a casual cooking livestream!
But this isn’t the first time the Golden Maknae’s power has been proven. He had already set similar records with his previous Weverse Live broadcasts.
While serving in the military, Jungkook surprised fans with a livestream on the night of December 18, 2024, starting at 11:39 PM and lasting until about 2:00 AM on the 19th. That stream drew over 20.2 million real-time viewers, breaking the record for “the MOST viewed individual live in real-time on the platform.”
That broadcast even surpαѕѕed his own previous record set in February 2023, when an impromptu live had reached 16.3 million viewers.
In fact, Jungkook has repeatedly drawn between 9–12 million live viewers for his Weverse Lives—whether he’s simply chatting, singing, cooking, sipping beer, or even falling asleep. And yet, those simple moments are more than enough to delight fans, bring them happiness, and even give them healing comfort.
