Jungkook (BTS) Facts and Profile (Updated!) - Kpop Profiles (2024)

Jungkook Profile and Facts; Jungkook’s Ideal Type
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Jungkook (정국) is a member of the South Korean boy group BTS under Big Hit Music. He made his solo debut on July 14, 2023 with the digital single “Seven“.

Stage Name: Jungkook (정국)
Birth Name: Jeon Jeong Kuk (전정국)
Birthday: September 1, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 177 cm (5’9½”)
Weight: 71 kg (156 lbs)
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: INTP-T
Representative Emoji: 🐰
Jungkook’s Spotify list: Jungkook: I am Listening to it Right Now
TikTok: jungkook

Jungkook facts:
– He was born in Busan, South Korea.
– Jungkook’s family consists of: Mom, dad, older brother
– Education: Seoul School of Performing Arts; Global Cyber University
– He attended Baek Yang Middle school.
– Jungkook attended Seoul performing art high school, he graduated in February 2017.
– He has an older brother named Jeon Jung Hyun.
– His favorite foods are anything with flour (pizza, bread, etc)
– His favorite color is black. (Run BTS Ep. 39)
– He loves playing games, drawing and soccer.
– Jungkook hobbies include video editing (Golden Closet Films), photography, discovering new music and making covers.
– He has a weird habit where he sniffles a lot because of his rhinitis. He also wriggles his fingers a lot
– His shoe size is 270 mm.
– He likes the number 1
– Said to be a very skilled cook.
– He likes shoes and makeup.
– He dislikes tasteless things, bugs, getting hurt, studying. (Profile written by Jungkook)
– He speaks Korean, Japanese and English (basic).
– In 7th grade Jungkook learned B-boying in a club with some friends and hyungs.
– He knows Taekwondo (he has a black belt).
– Before joining the group he was a handball player.
– His favorite weather is a sunny weather with a cool breeze.
– In 10 years Jungkook wants to be the owner of a duck meat restaurant or a tattooist.
– In middle school, he went to Superstar K auditions (where he sang IU’s ‘Lost Child’) but failed to pass the elimination round. On the way back home, he received offers from eight different entertainment agencies.
– After randomly hearing and falling in love with future member Rap Monster’s rap, he decided to join Big Hit Entertainment.
– Jungkook nicknames is Jeon Jungkookie (Suga calls him a lot), Golden Maknae, Kookie and Nochu.
– Jungkook’s role model is G-Dragon (BigBang).
– His dream when he was younger was to become a badminton player. In the 1st year of High School he listened to G-Dragon’s songs and changed his dream to becoming a singer.
– His motto is: “Living without passion is like being dead”.
– Jungkook wants to go on trip with his lover someday.
– He got his driving license (BTS Run ep. 18)
– He loves reading comic books.
– Jungkook is a big fan of Iron Man.
– Jungkook thinks he’s a pro gamer. (Knowing Brother ep. 94)
– Jungkook can play games on two computers at once. (Knowing Brother ep. 94)
– Jimin says that Jungkook smiles when he swears.
– Jungkook owns two dogs named Gureum (‘cloud’ in Korean) and a Doberman named Bahm (‘night’ in Korean) who he adopted in 2021.
– About school subjects, Jungkook dislike everything except Physical Education, Art, and Music Class.
– He doesn’t like bugs, but he likes cool bugs like (stag) beetles. He used to have a stage beetle when he was younger, but he didn’t take care of it well, so it died.
– Members say that Jungkook’s dorm room is the messiest but Jungkook denies.
– Jungkook likes collecting bluetooth speakers.
– Jungkook ranked 13th in the “Top 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2017”.
– Jungkook is ranked 2nd on TC Candler “The 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018”.
– He said he usually doesn’t exercise a lot but started working out after seeing Taeyang and Jay Park.
– The member who’s most similar to him : “V Hyung. He’s random, our comedic cords match well, and I think our personalities are similar.” (Profile written by Jungkook)
– The ranking in BTS that he wrote: “Rap hyung – Jin hyung – Suga hyung – Hope hyung – Jim hyung – V hyung – Jeongguk.” (Profile written by Jungkook)
GOT7‘sBambam & Yugyeom, BTS‘s Jungkook, Seventeen‘s The8, Mingyu, DK, NCT‘s Jaehyun and Astro‘s Cha Eunwoo (the ’97 liners) are in a group chat.
– Jungkook’s ideal date: “Walking along the beach in the night.”
– Things that he wants to steal from other members are: Rap Monster’s knowledge, Suga’s diverse knowledge, J-Hope’s positive mind, Jimin’s persistence and his effort, V’s natural talent and Jin’s wide shoulders.
Other members about Jungkook:
Suga:Jungkook has a good memory so he can imitate us well. And I remember that when Jungkook first came, he was shorter than me. Seeing him grow taller makes me feel like I’ve raised him.”
Jimin: “I’m 2 years older than him but he keeps making fun of me for my height.”
– Jin: “He’s quite bad at refusing requests.”
Rap Monster: “Individualistic, doesn’t share clothes. Washes his clothes separately. A slight timid-ness that’s like a maknae. Although he wants to seem manly, he’s actually a cutie. Although his passion overflows, it doesn’t go on long. Puberty, rebellious, but it seems cute.
J-Hope: “He’s the maknae who talks backs a lot and doesn’t listen. Although he personality is quite kind… I also have no answer for his personality”
V: “Truthfully, he’s the same as me. I have no answer.
Suga: “Because he’s the youngest, he’s still immature. However, he clearly shows what he likes and what he dislikes.
Jimin: “He’s kind, innocent, and is bad at expressing his feelings. That’s why he’s cute. Jeonggukkie’s mine.
Suga about Jungkook entering High School: “Jeongguk was the most handsome one there.”
V about Jungkook entering High School: “It’s not that the other students were ugly, but JK was most noticeable because he’s tall.
– In the dorm he has his own room. (180327: BTS’ JHOPE & JIMIN – MORE MAGAZINE MAY ISSUE)
– He made his solo debut on July 14, 2023 with the digital single “Seven“.
– Jungkook and Jimin enlisted on December 12, 2023.
Jungkook’s ideal type is someone who’s at least 168 cm but smaller than him, is a good wife, good at cooking, smart, has pretty legs, and is nice. Also a girl who likes him and is good at singing. He also wants someone with toned muscles.

Note 1: He updated his MBTI result on May 6, 2022. (Source: BTS MBTI 2022 ver.)

Note 2: He updated his MBTI result on May 6, 2022. (Source: BTS MBTI 2022 ver.)

Note 3: Jungkook confirmed his height is 177 cm (“Stationhead Radio” Oct 1, 2023).

(Special thanks to Taekook Trash, Dumindi Indiwari, Jin’s my husband, wife & son, Collecting Dreams, jxnn, A Person말리, Serena, Vagia Michail, Hena De la Cruz, legitpotato, Eunlien, Mia Majerle, kbatienza, Hihihihihihi, busan boy, scorpion 2001, Steph, Salt, Tara, chels, Laerke MA)

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Jungkook, also known as Jeon Jeong Kuk, is a distinguished member of the globally renowned South Korean boy group BTS under Big Hit Music. His solo debut with the digital single "Seven" on July 14, 2023, marked a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his versatility and artistry. With a height of 177 cm (5’9½”) and a weight of 71 kg (156 lbs), Jungkook exudes a captivating stage presence that resonates with fans worldwide.

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Jungkook (BTS) Facts and Profile (Updated!) - Kpop Profiles (2024)

FAQs

Who does JK love the most in BTS? ›

Who does Jungkook most love, Jimin V or Jin? That's a bit of a tricky question and I assure you, depending on who you ask, the answer will vary drastically, if you know what I mean. But from a more objective standpoint I'd argue that Jungkook loves Seokjin the most out of the options given.

Who is Jungkook's twin brother? ›

What is Jungkook's net worth in 2024? ›

Jungkook Net worth 2024

In 2024, Jungkook's net worth is anticipated to be $20–22 million. His lucrative career as a singer, composer, and dancer has allowed him to amass his money, and he is the youngest member of the South Korean boy band BTS.

Who Jungkook has a crush on? ›

BTS' Jungkook in several interviews has confessed that he has a major crush on K-pop singer IU.

What is Jungkook like in real life? ›

Jungkook is very communicative. He believes that the foundation of all good relationships, the solution to all problems is communication. However, he struggles with timing and empathy quite often.

Does JK have a wife? ›

Rowling married Neil Murray, a doctor, in 2001.

What is Jungkook's favorite number? ›

JUNG KOOK'S LUCKY NUMBER "SEVEN"

What is Jungkook's favorite animal? ›

Jungkook's spirit animal

Kookie's spirit animal is a rabbit aka bunny. From his eating habits to his bunny smile, BTS' golden maknae aka Jungkook resembles a bunny a lot.

Is Jungkook really love Lisa? ›

While Jungkook is obviously a fanboy of IU, there is no evidence that Jungkook loves IU or Lisa. Just because Jungkook looks at a female idol or even speaks to them DOES NOT mean that they are suddenly in a relationship. None of your business.

Who is Jungkook's best friend? ›

Jungkook and BTS V aka Kim Taehyung are the definition of best friends and fans agree. While Jungkook is the youngest member of BTS, he takes care of Kim Taehyung like a child. The duo is frequently seen together at events and shoots where they tease each other and enjoy their time.

Is Jungkook in the military? ›

BTS' Jungkook, currently fulfilling his mandatory military service, has delighted fans with a heartwarming gesture by creating an Instagram account for his beloved pet dog Bam. The news broke as Jungkook, known for his musical prowess and global popularity, continues his service commitment in South Korea.

Who is the billionaire in BTS? ›

Who Is The Richest BTS Member? Jung Ho-seok, known as J-Hope, is currently the richest member of BTS.

What is Jungkook's surname? ›

Jeon Jung-kook (Korean: 전정국; RR: Jeon Jeongguk; born September 1, 1997), known mononymously as Jungkook (stylized as Jung Kook), is a South Korean singer, songwriter and dancer.

Does Jungkook own a part of the moon? ›

gifted him “a part of the Moon” as a vanity project but this gift doesn't have any legal standing. , signed by 111 countries (including South Korea), It prohibits the placing of nuclear weapons in space.

Who is the BFF of JK? ›

BFFsMeet BTS Jungkook's Friend Group, the '97-Liners': ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo, GOT7's Yugyeom, More. There's no doubt that the members of BTS are Jungkook's best friends. However, the K-pop star also has a ton of friends outside of the biggest band in the world, and they also happen to be K-pop stars!

Is Jungkook best friend of Taehyung? ›

Yes. Taehyung and Jungkook are very close perhaps because they are the two youngest members of BTS. Although the members all love each other and spend a lot of time together, Taehyung and Jungkook seem to be especially close.

Which BTS member is the most loved? ›

Kim Taehyung (V)

Known for his unique vocal tone and charismatic stage presence, Taehyung is a fan favorite all over the world. He is particularly popular in South Korea, Japan, and Brazil.

Who loves the army the most in BTS? ›

There may be members who show their love to their fans more and members who show it less, but that doesn't mean someone loves Army more. I'd say Jimin loves Armys the most followed by Taehyung and Jungkook, next Jin and Hobi and RM and Suga.

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