10 fascinating things BTS Jungkook revealed on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show
Jungkook, the 'Golden Maknae' of BTS, made his solo debut on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" for his new album "Golden." Fans worldwide adore him, but there's always more to discover about their favourite idol. During the show, Jungkook shared some fun and new details about himself and the album.
Jungkook appeared on the show on November 6, and the videos were posted by their official YouTube Channel on November 7.
Now, let's dive into the 10 can't-miss highlights of the episode:
What does Jungkook enjoy doing when he is not a global pop star?
Jungkook explained that his day is rather simple, resembling the lives of ordinary people when he's not in the limelight. He mentioned that he spends his time either lounging in bed, cooking, or working out.
He also revealed that his preferred dish to prepare is Mak-guk-su or buckwheat noodles, a South Korean dish consisting of chilled noodles served in a flavourful broth.
Jungkook hates cold pizza
The episode revealed that Jungkook enjoys making his own pizza but dislikes leftovers and cold pizza. Following this, Jimmy and Jungkook even enjoyed a fresh, hot pizza together.
What is the scariest thing in the world for Jungkook?
The K-Pop idol is scared of a microwave and thinks it will explode. When Jimmy asked why, Jungkook said that when he was young, he used to be afraid of it, and he is still afraid of it now.
Six million people watched Jungkook sleep
Jimmy discussed Jungkook's Weverse live, a platform for K-pop idols to connect with fans through livestreams. One memorable livestream featured Jungkook falling asleep, with 6 million viewers watching him for 45 minutes. Jungkook found it unusual and embarrassing.
What is the one thing Jungkook is most proud of?
Since Jungkook has been with the band BTS for 10 years, Jimmy asked what he is most proud of. Without any hesitation, Jungkook shared...
Why is Jungkook's album name "Golden"?
When asked if it has something to do with his nickname 'Golden maknae,' Jungkook answered that the word golden has been associated with him in many ways.
He mentioned that his nickname, 'Golden maknae' was given by BTS leader RM, and Jungkook's mother saw a golden dream when she was pregnant with Jungkook. And considers his journey as a golden moment, which is why he thinks that golden is the perfect name for his album.
The mix genres of song in his album "Golden"
Jungkook's album offers a diverse range of genres. The first half is characterized by a pop and fun sound, while the second half takes on a more somber and serious tone.
When questioned about this, Jungkook explained that he aimed to convey the emotions of universal love and its evolution through his music. He also expressed his desire to showcase his versatility as a solo pop artist capable of fitting into various genres.
Jungkook answers his plan on a "Golden" World Tour
Jungkook shared with his fans that he wants to embark on a world tour but believes there aren't enough songs yet.
So, he plans to continue creating more songs, and when he feels fully prepared, he would love to embark on a world tour in full swing.
Did Jungkook make his hyungs listen to his songs before releasing them?
Jungkook is one of the seven members of the popular K-pop band BTS, and the band recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary. During interviews, they often share that when they create individual music, they value each other's opinions.
Jungkook did the same. He mentioned that his "hyungs" (older brothers in South Korea) listened to the song and didn't provide many specific comments but did say, "it's great"!
What does the song "Standing Next to You" mean to Jungkook?
As Jungkook mentioned earlier in the episode about having mix genres of songs to become a pop artist who can fit in all genres, he revealed that "Standing Next to You" was the song that made him feel that his vocals and performance would best suit him as an artist and that is when he knew that it had to be the main track of the album.
"Standing Next to You" was released on November 3 and is already celebrating its Platinum status. In the music industry, the term "going platinum" is used to signify the accomplishment of selling one million copies or more of a single or album.