BTS are not only bound together by a contract lasting more than a decade, but also by the close affection of members in one big family. In SUGA’s own words: "They're the people I've been with and seen the most in the 30 years of my life. We've really become a family. There's no other words to describe our relationship. We're family."
This bond does not stop between the seven members, but also extends to each person’s family. The parents of the members all care for and show affection to all seven “children” as if they were their own flesh and вℓσσ∂.
Sometimes, the parents of one member are even tied to soмєтнing famous about another member. The story between SUGA’s father and Jungkook is the cutest example of that special relationship. It is a little-known anecdote related to one of the most famous nicknames of BTS’s youngest member.
Normally, Jungkook is known for many nicknames such as Golden Maknae, JK, Kookie, Jungkookie… and fans also love calling him by these nicknames because they bring a sense of closeness or highlight a unique trait of his.
However, to find the most accurate nickname to describe Jungkook, it would probably have to be “Soondoongie.” And you would never think that this cute and familiar nickname actually originated from none other than SUGA’s father!
Specifically, the birth of this nickname was revealed by the BTS members during a TMI conversation. According to BTS, SUGA’s father often did not call Jungkook by his real name but called him “Soondoongie.” In кσяєαn, the meaning of this word comes from a term used to describe someone who is pure and gentle.
Surely, after many interactions with Jungkook, SUGA’s father felt that he was a kind young man with proper manners and behavior. He must have been so impressed by the idol’s sincere personality that he loved calling him by this adorable nickname.
Fans realized that SUGA’s father, just like them, had been won over by Jungkook’s pure heart. They also agreed that this nickname perfectly describes the warm-hearted superstar – someone who treats everyone kindly and never lets anyone down because of his personality.
Not only that, fans are also delighted to see the closeness between the members and each other’s families. The parents of the members love the other members as if they were their own children and have no hesitation in showing affection toward them.
In return, Jungkook has also shown his fondness for SUGA’s father many times by imitating his “satoori” (regional dialect) accent. In fact, the voice is so similar that it surprises the other members and makes them burst into laughter every time he showcases this “talent.”
In the end, “Soondoongie” was added to the list of Jungkook’s top nicknames, and fans are absolutely thrilled by this story:
- yoongi's dad was so right when he called jungkook soondongie like he's such a sweetheart he's just so genuinely nice
- That's interesting! I love how BTS and their families have such a strong bond.
- yoongi's dad called jungkookie soondongie = pure, soft
- yoongi’s dad is so endearing he calls yoongi songwol and now kook as soondongie
- jungkook and yoongi's dad, a never ending saga (literally)BTS-themed jewelryJungkook-inspired home decor
- jungkook ever imitating yoongi's dad made it to in the seom y'all this is so funny aksjsksl
- never getting over how yoongi's dad calls jungkook "soondoongie" meaning pure/gentle/soft-hearted. seriously nobody as endearing as him and he does it so easily because it's just him. unapologetically being himself.
- he knows he's baby
- This is the most accurate nickname to ever exist.
- You hating them won’t effect how close they all are in person.
- the whole min вlσσdline loving jungkook
- ya’ll just know that yoongi’s dad was so hyped when jungkook took the stage.
