BTS Jungkook's album 'Seven' clinched its third solo artist trophy at Inkigayo with a resounding number of votes. However, the excitement didn't end with his victory alone, as V made a surprise appearance during Jungkook's live performance, leaving fans ecstatic and creating an unforgettable moment in K-pop history.
📸| K-Media | V makes a surprise appearance at Inkigayo to support Jungkook!
— TKG (@TheTKGlobal) July 30, 2023
"V and Jungkook adorned the stage with their bright smiles." pic.twitter.com/zab3MZcvvd
Jungkook's 'Seven' secured a clear victory against New Jeans and NCT DREAM at Inkigayo on July 30, making it an outstanding achievement for the talented artist.
Congratulation to "Seven (ft. Latto)" by #JUNGKOOK for winning its 1st win on Inkigayo! 🏆 #Seven3rdWinpic.twitter.com/zVYVY7YnNh
— Zakia⁷❤️🔥ʰᵒᵖᵉ ᵛᵉʳ💜 (@V_babyzakia) July 30, 2023
Inkigayo, a popular South Korean music program on SBS, features live performances from the latest and most celebrated artists every Sunday. The show is filmed at the SBS Open Hall in Deungchon-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul.
The song 'Seven' continues to shine brightly on domestic TV music shows, having won first-place trophies on the July 20 and 27 episodes of M Countdown, where it triumphed over NewJeans' 'Super Shy' both times.
JUNGKOOK’S REACTION WHEN HE WON FIRST PLACE ON INKIGAYO 😭😭😭🫂 pic.twitter.com/GixDkH0hmO
— seven ᵇʸ ʲᵏ⋆ (@archiveforJK) July 30, 2023
“Seven (ft. Latto)” by #JUNGKOOK won its 2nd Melon Weekly Popularity Award! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/rH08uKuilW
— BTS Charts & Votings (@btschartstudio) July 31, 2023
During the exclusive live performance of 'Seven' on Inkigayo, the unexpected reunion of BTS members Jungkook and V became the talk of the town.
While the official channel of Inkigayo posted only two performances of Jungkook, the one featuring V's special appearance went viral thanks to fan cams.
In no time, the video of their captivating performance became the most trending content on the internet, leaving ARMYs thrilled and making it a moment cherished by K-pop enthusiasts everywhere.
OMG 😭😭😭 #JK #JUNGKOOK #SEVEN #JUNGKOOKxinkigayo #Taehyung #V #inkigayo #taekook pic.twitter.com/Ya8gBVs2CB
— Lio (@19Elar85) July 30, 2023
During a live session on July 30, a fan asked Jungkook if he had ever tried Indian food, and his response delighted fans from India and beyond.
🐰Chicken makhani. You know naan? You dip it in the curry and eat it. I really love that. Eating it with curry. God, I want to eat it so bad. It’d be delicious. I'm hungry. I’m starving. Please don't talk about food. I beg you
— Ikra♡JK⁷ (@JEONJUN20577224) July 30, 2023
JUNGKOOK LIVE
JK LIVE JUNGKOOKIE pic.twitter.com/SHitd7ba9P
The Golden Maknae expressed his love for Chicken Makhani and even elaborated on how it is enjoyed with naan, joking that he felt hungry after talking about food.
And fans made a hilarious meme as well-
this is gonna be ARMY'S outside Indian restaurants after Jungkook mentioned he likes chicken makhani & naan pic.twitter.com/On8Uzo1o16
— BTS PICS⁷ SEVEN (@GirlWithLuv_24) July 30, 2023
The revelation sparked humorous memes, and many Indian fans pointed out that Chicken Makhani is also known as Butter Chicken, playfully claiming that Jungkook is now officially an Indian.
He said chicken makhani... not butter chicken... jungkook is officially an Indian 😭😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/E3MwK1Rh6g
— rkievdhivya (@HariHar34608028) July 31, 2023
ARMYs couldn't be happier, as BTS also secured the TMA Best Music Summer award for their song 'Take Two' at the 2023 The Fact Music Awards.
Congratulations @BTS_twt for winning TMA Best Music Summer at the 2023 The Fact Music Awards! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/EFJ1mlzUqQ
— Bangtan_streamers⁷ (@Bangtan7_Stream) July 31, 2023