Jungkook recently attended Stray Kids' RUN IT SEOUL World Tour concert, held at KSPO DOME in Seoul on the 26th. Fans spotted him in the au∂ιєnce wearing a casual black hoo∂ιє, enthusiastically enjoying the show.
His appearance drew even more attention given his packed schedule. BTS are currently on their ARIRANG World Tour and recently made history by performing the first-ever Halftime Show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on the 16th. The group is also preparing for their upcoming concerts at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, starting on August 1. Despite his demanding schedule, Jungkook still made time to attend his junior colleagues' concert to recharge and enjoy the performance.
Jungkook's special friendship with Stray Kids leader Bang Chan also became a hot topic once again. Both idols were born in 1997, and Jungkook previously revealed during a livestream that he is close friends with Bang Chan.
Following Jungkook's surprise appearance at the Stray Kids concert, numerous fan-taken videos quickly spread across social media. Among them was one particular moment that sparked widespread discussion after fans realized the BTS star had seemingly "betrayed" one of his own famous concert reminders.
Fans may remember that, during several BTS concerts in the past, Jungkook would playfully "sulk" whenever he noticed too many fans watching the show through their phone screens instead of fully immersing themselves in the concert experience. During BTS' concert at Stanford, he jokingly pointed toward the au∂ιєnce and said, "I see a lot of phones right now. We came all the way here to see your faces!" At another concert in Madrid, ѕραιи, he even spoke in Spanish, saying, "Now stop looking at the phone and look at me," while pointing at himself to grab fans' attention.
Ironically, this time, as an au∂ιєnce member at Stray Kids' concert, Jungkook was caught doing exactly what many ARMYs do. Fans repeatedly spotted him taking photos and filming videos throughout the show. Whether it was Stray Kids' performances, their interactions with the crowd, or the members riding around the stadium to greet fans, Jungkook could be seen happily holding up his phone to capture memorable moments of his fellow artists.
One of the most widely shared clips came when Bang Chan and the other Stray Kids members pαѕѕed by the section where Jungkook was standing. As soon as Bang Chan noticed his fellow '97-liner filming him, he immediately pointed toward Jungkook with an incredibly bright, excited smile. Jungkook responded by continuing to record with one hand while waving back with the other, creating an adorable interaction that fans couldn't get enough of.
The biggest talking point, however, was just how enthusiastically Jungkook recorded Stray Kids throughout the concert. The contrast between his previous reminders to ARMYs and his own behavior as a concertgoer quickly became the perfect opportunity for fans to tease the BTS maknae.
One viral comment read: "The concept of JK telling ARMYs to put their phones down just to turn around to wave the fastest while filming at another concert I am WHEEZING." Another fan joked: "Sir, put YOUR phone down and let's get all the fun." Meanwhile, someone else humorously wrote: "I know he's clowning the fans I just can't prove it yet."
Despite all the playful teasing, many fans also pointed out that Jungkook's actions did not contradict the actual message behind what he had always said. His point was never that fans should not use their phones at concerts. Rather, he wanted them to avoid spending the entire show watching through a screen and forgetting to truly enjoy the performance or interact with the artists. After all, the essence of a concert is to immerse yourself in the music, the atmosphere, and the live experience.
Even at the Stray Kids concert, Jungkook was only seen using his phone for a few brief moments. For most of the night, he was spotted singing along, cheering enthusiastically, dancing to the music, and even holding up a fan project banner prepared by Stray Kids' fans. Many ARMYs agreed that this perfectly reflected the balance Jungkook had always encouraged—capture a few precious memories on your phone, but never let recording take away from the real concert experience.
Besides teasing Jungkook over the irony of the situation, fans also flooded social media with plenty of heartwarming comments about his genuine excitement and unwavering support for Stray Kids!
