We all know that from a young age, Jungkook has always dreamed of pursuing a career in music. At the age of 13, he took part in the show Superstar K3 in hopes of finding an opportunity to become a singer. Although he didn’t make it far in the competition, his performance caught the attention of several major entertainment companies — and he eventually debuted as a member of BTS.
Since beginning his idol career with BTS at the age of 15, Jungkook has achieved countless, unprecedented accomplishments — both as a member of the group and as a solo artist. His mαѕѕive global success with his first solo album GOLDEN clearly proves that he was born to be an exceptional singer.
Even renowned music director Son Ji Myoung — known for KBS productions like Walking Into the World and Mountain Video Album — praised Jungkook, calling him “the best singer in South кσяєα.” Compliments from such a respected and knowledgeable figure only further highlight Jungkook’s immense musical talent and affirm that he has chosen the right career path.
But have you ever wondered what Jungkook might have become if he hadn’t pursued music? Many fans certainly have. Luckily, the Golden Maknae himself revealed his honest thoughts about this in an interview with New Zealand radio host Zane Lowe.
In that interview, Jungkook didn’t hesitate to accept Zane’s compliment about his strong sense of aesthetics. He even added that he could see himself “pursuing design or drawing.” On the other hand, the idol also mentioned that he might have chosen sports as an alternate path if he hadn’t become a performer.
"Yes, I really relate to that because when I look at different arcнιтectural building when I travel aboard, I really impressed by how different they're around. I think I could possibly see myself going into design or drawing somehow or go into sports", he said.
He went on to elaborate and even revealed a future goal, saying, "I definitely want to study drawing sometime in the future. I have a weak spot for creative work".
However, this statement sparked a strong reaction from fans and netizens alike, who couldn’t understand how Jungkook could be so modest after producing so many creative works — both in music and art — over the years.
They pointed to moments like when Jungkook painted a stunning landscape during BTS In the Soop. At that time, j-hope was so amazed that he exclaimed, "What world are you from?". RM exclaimed "Bob Ahjussi", implying that Jungkook is as talented as Bob Ross - a famous αмєяι¢αn painter. Fans were equally in αωє, as the painting’s harmony and realism went viral on social media — few expected an idol to possess such remarkable artistic talent.
ARMYs have also highlighted many other examples of Jungkook’s artistic and creative expression: from customizing j-hope’s shoes, to drawing SUGA’s portrait, to designing the cover art for Seesaw x I Need U Remix — not to mention the visual and musical artistry embo∂ιєd in his solo releases like GOLDEN. These are living proofs of his boundless creativity as a multifaceted artist.
At the same time, fans deeply admire Jungkook’s humility and his desire to keep growing when he talks about improving his creativity. With such a mindset, ARMYs are confident that no matter what field he chooses to pursue, BTS’s Golden Maknae will continue to shine brilliantly.
