More than 10 years have pαssed since Jungkook first stood on stage as a rookie BTS. It's really been a long road and after that decade, Jungkook has entered a new stage of life - a mature man.
Jungkook in his 20s really showed his remarkable maturity, both in real life and on stage. But his change doesn't make all fans happy. Some outrageous fans want him to just be baby Jungkook forever.
But he also doesn't hesitate to break those stereotypes, forcing "controlling" fans to accept him for who he is. Recently, Jungkook did not hesitate to express his cold thoughts towards those who wrongly criticized his mature concept:
Since becoming an adult idol when he turned 20, Jungkook has shown many strong, masculine sides of him. Besides, Jungkook's more "savage" and "human" sides also began to be explored and shown more by him.
In particular, when entering chapter 2 of BTS's activities, fans can see more clearly the mature concept he shows. Jungkook completely attracted attention when choosing to debut solo with the single "SEVEN" to show a more mature side to ARMY. He also expressed his excitement at delivering a performance with a new vibe saying: "I thought I’d look so grown up if I performed [‘SEVEN’] on stage after coming back."
Next, he continued to maintain that musical quality when he released his second single "3D" with Jack Harlow. It seems he wanted to emphasize his new image more than ever. Of course, it also made the au∂ιєnce sobbing and heartbroken with lyrics that couldn't have been more seductive.
While many ARMYs are celebrating Jungkook's freedom of creative expression and the way he experiments and expresses new concepts of himself, some are also concerned about the "adult" content. released by the group's maknae. Such as the explicit lyrics and suggestive themes in the lyrics of “SEVEN” and “3D.” has caused much controversy.
Even Jungkook knows this but so what? Jungkook coolly dismissed the criticism and confidently stood by his decision to take on new challenges, reminding everyone that he is now an adult and no longer the 15-year-old boy who debuted in 2013.
Jungkook, through an interview with DAZED, said: "[‘SEVEN’] wasn’t me trying to break away from my image. It was important for me to show how much I’ve grown as a solo artist through taking on new challenges."
Not only that, he continued to address concerns once again when he organized the Stationhead Listening Party. He does not hesitate to humorously remind fans or netizens that he is not uneducated about mature topics.
He told that: "Guys, I’m not all that innocent. I’m not a holy pure person. Like, I know what I know. I mean, I’m 26 years old, now that my birthday’s pαssed."
Not only that, he also showed off his coolness by adding that, as an adult, he also “likes alcohol, plays hard when [he] plays, and works hard when [he] works". Well, you can't blame Jungkook because we're all like that, he's just a normal person. You need to admit it! And doesn't that make Jungkook even more swag?
Throughout the two promotions for his two singles, Jungkook went viral thanks to his straightforward answers, easily navigating netizens' comments and uncomfortable situations with a maturity that was praised by many. ARMYs are praising his response to criticism while also expressing disappointment that the BTS member has repeatedly had to defend his solo projects against those who "control" him:
- TELL THEM JUNGKOOK LOUDER
- personally i think jungkook knows the difference between when we call him cute and baby vs those who literally treat him like an innocent child when he's not. there are certain people in this fandom he calls out for that, as he should, but yall need to stop policing him by now
- Yes, tell them, Daddy Star Candy
- Oh I swear to all things pure.....the SATISFACTION I experienced when our boy was schooling ppl. Bring out the confetti & blast the music I wanna celebrate him shutting unnecessary policing of ppl. No sugar coating no cushioning the blow, straight to the point. Marvelous
- It's weird that some of you all need an adult to tell you he's an adult because you refuse to see it. He shouldn't have to tell anyone this. 10 out of 10 people grow up and become adults and do adult things... The amount of time he's had to tell people he's grown is tiring.
- What fascinates me is the fact Jungkook h8s doing aegyo. Kpop fans tends to babied and treat kpop idols like innocent kids. JK adorableness isn't scripted, that's the real him. He never pretend to be someone that some of yall paint him to be. Glad he made it clear to yall
- like parasocial relationships aside are you not embarrαssed trying to school a 26 year old guy to the point he reiterates that he’s mature and grown at every opportunity he has
- Finally! the happiest day of my life. Tell them. When will you finally get it into your heads that he is not your baby doll. JK is a grown αss man and will do whatever he wants and likes. It's none of your business who he fυ¢кs with 7 days a week. Live your lives.
- Bro is tired of the banana milk meme, i can’t blame him
- I'M A 26YRS OLD. Jokes apart, he shouldn't have to keep saying that he's an adult
- It's sad JK has to say this at all, but I'm glad he does so directly and explicitly. He is a physical human, not a ken doll sitting in a box who only comes out to perform for the fans. He's an adult man, living an adult life as he sees fit. Work hard, play hard! Go JK!
- like exactly! it’s foolish af for some to think that a 26 year old man would be completely innocent.. lol
