Talking about idolizing BTS, it is action, positive thinking because they are an example of good artists. But it's only positive when the fans' actions go to the right limits and respect their idols.
This is not soṃệẗḧing every fan can do and there are many times when genuine ARMYs get annoyed with other fans who act too aggressively or interfere too much in BTS's lives. Typically in the case of Jungkook to the point where he had to speak up.
Here are 5 times Jungkook expressed his opinion to fans who tried to criticize or manage his behavior and life:
In 2013, Jungkook debuted at a very young age, only 16-17 years old and still a minor. Therefore, he is considered the "baby" of BTS and by many fans. At that time, Jungkook was immature and he was actually a child who was beginning to go through his journey of discovering the world.
However, 10 years later, when BTS has been an active group for more than a decade, Jungkook has also become a strong and mature man. He's not a "baby" anymore, by all accounts.
However, some fans still try to "pamper" him while Jungkook tries to overcome and make people understand the truth that he has "grown up". So here are more than 5 times Jungkook calls out the people who overstepped (just as he should be)…
1. When he blocked calls from sasaengs
On June 17, 2019, Jungkook held a Vlive live broadcast called “Relaxing Drink After Happy Times.” By then, the broadcast was late but he still wanted to confide in ARMYs.
Along with a bit of alcohol, Jungkook seems easier to open up to fans. Meanwhile, he received an üńệẍṗệċẗệď call even though it was midnight. After looking at the number displayed on the screen, he began to explain the situation to the other ARMYs that he was bothered by some sasaeng fans by calling him.
Jungkook said: "This is a call from a fan. It’s saying ‘You’re doing a VLIVE and I just called to check’. What I do is, I immediately blocked the call. I actually get a lot of calls from saesang fans."
He doesn't hesitate to point out that among his fans, there are a lot of people with negative behaviors. They are called sasaeng fans when they did some toxic behavior such as buying idols' personal information, following or disturbing their private life, etc.
This incident is still being repeated to this day as a lesson that fans need to avoid.
2. When he told a sasaeng to stop calling him
Ahead of The 2022 GRAMMYs, Jungkook held a live broadcast but was continually interrupted by phone calls in his hotel room. Whenever he answered, no one was there. It's similar to the case above and all ARMYs are aware that it's crazy fans calling him.
Finally, he directly called them out, expressing his worries. Jungkook said: "You’re watching the VLIVE, right? Who are you? Don’t do it. I don’t like the phone call ringing sound. I’m annoyed and it’s scary. I’m getting goosebumps."
Jungkook's annoyance at being bothered by fans he can't identify makes others feel outraged. Hara̾s̾sing someone's life, no matter who it is, is already unacceptable behavior and it is even illєgαl.
But unfortunately, celebrities like Jungkook have to put up with it because they can't find the person behind it, because there are a lot of people who do this.
3. When he asked people not to follow him during private schedules
During a recent Weverse Live, near the end of his talk with ARMYs and when alcohol could make it easier for him to talk to his fans, Jungkook didn't hesitate to name his followers. it in these days. Although Jungkook still uses a historical tone to thank those who "followed" him to the gym, he also sternly asks them to respect his private time.
Jungkook expressed his surprise and confusion when he was about to leave when many fans gathered in front of the gym to wait for him. Even when he was on his way home, he realized someone was watching him.
Jungkook was feeling very tired because after a while, this happened again. He expressed that he also wanted to live like a human.
He confided: "I wasn't gonna say this but... I'm so thankful for people supporting me and having interest in me. I really am. But please don't come find me when I'm working out, I was so surprised last time.
I was about to go home but there were people outside (the gym). It wasn't an official schedule so... that's right, I'm drunk. That's why I'm talking about things like this.
There's certain things ARMYs and BTS promise to each other. It really was the first time in a while seeing ARMYs, of course I'm grateful but looking at it overall it's not a good thing to do (to follow him to the gym).
I appreciate the feeling of wanting to come see me but... anyways I was so surprised that time, I was about to go home and then I was like huh?
I know, I know I'm drunk. I turn on a live when I think of ARMYs when I'm at home or eating or working out, but when you come find me... that's not right. When would I talk about things like this? If it was in the past I wouldn't have been able to talk about things like this but it's been a while since we debuted and we know so much about each other, I'm a human too".
4. When he corrected ARMYs, saying, “I’m not your oppa!”
Going back about 7-8 years ago, Jungkook at that time was older than when BTS first debuted, but in reality he was still not mature enough. At that time, Jungkook often corrected older ARMYs calling him oppa.
It is known that in кσяєαn "oppa" is considered a term used affectionately for younger girls to call older men. Jungkook is even wary of ARMYs calling him "oppa" and he even joked that he would check his ID to confirm.
5. When he told an ARMY that he’s “not a baby”
After his birthday live broadcast in 2022, Jungkook realized he had gotten tanned and called out ARMYs for not telling him about it. He wrote that: "I tanned a lot, huh? .. ㅜYou should have told me!!!!!! ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ"
So, he took to Weverse to ask for sunscreen recommendations. He added: "Anyone wants to recommend a sunscreen for someone with sensitive skin like me… ㅎㅎ."
An ARMY then teasingly suggested to the maknae that he should use sunscreen for babies. So, he replied, “Ahem, I’m not a baby !!!”
6. When he clapped back when netizens told him not to drink
Recently, Jungkook has been enjoying his free time, and he often drinks during his live broadcasts. When fans expressed concern for his drinking habits, he clapped back, explaining that he’s an adult who makes his own decisions.
He clearly said in front of fans: "Ah, why are you guys telling me to stop drinking? I’m a grown adult, and I’m 27. I’m enjoying it while I’m still young. You only live once. If I am born again as… If I’m guaranteed a second life, I wouldn’t do this".
Other fans completely agreed with Jungkook's statement and asked the fanatical fans to leave his talk for disrespecting him. Jungkook has the right to do whatever he likes and fans should know their limits.
7. (Funny Moment) When he “scolded” fans for selling out his favorite drink
Although this is a positive case, ARMYs are still scolded by Jungkook for disrupting his tea drinking habits. Specifically, in a previous livestream, Jungkook showed his love for TEAZEN's Kombucha tea.
After that, its kombucha sales increased by 1800% after Jungkook mentioned it during his live broadcast. The TEAZEN tea packs also sold out of their stock just a few days later and Jungkook couldn't buy any kombucha tea packs because the supply was so fast.
Next, in the following livestream, Jungkook teasingly expressed his disappointment at not being able to find his favorite lemon flavor because of this act of ARMYs. However, Jungkook also thanked that thanks to ARMYs, this company was able to get out of bankruptcy after the pandemic.
But if any of the ARMYs' extreme actions have such a good effect, even being scolded by Jungkook is cute fun. Instead of seeing him pressured by fans' behaviors interfering with his life, let Jungkook enjoy his life and show some cheerfulness in future conversations!