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        Boy Crush: BTS' JungKook, From Triple Threat To Our Golden Crush And Everything In Between

        Welcome to the twenty-ninth article of our weekly series "Boy Crush"! This week's boy crush is BTS' JungKook.

        Kay Sesoko, Kpopmap Editor
        6 min to read  ·  Published : Sep 26, 2022 · Updated : Jan 9, 2023
        Boy Crush: BTS' JungKook, From Triple Threat To Our Golden Crush And Everything In Between

        BIGHIT

        If you are a Kpopmap reader, you would've noticed an ongoing weekly series called "Girl Crush" that explores women in the Korean industry that many admire and have a crush on.

        Welcome to the twenty-ninth article of our weekly series "Boy Crush"! This series will appreciate the men in K-Pop and K-Dramas that we have a crush on based on anything from their style, talent, personality, overall vibe, etc. We will learn more about the most crushable boys in the Korean industry and their incredible achievements.

        Check out the previous articles featuring the boy crushes that have already been covered here!

        Readers voted for BTS' JungKook in our weekly poll to be featured this week.

        Before starting this week's series, you can vote for who you want to see featured in next week's article. If you would like to see a different idol/actor (not mentioned in the poll) featured in the series, please leave their name in the comments and we will add them to the vote over time.

        Who would you like to see in the next "Boy Crush" article?

        ~ Sep 29, 2022

        Ha SungWoon

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        Song Kang

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        SEVENTEEN's MinGyu

        0.1%
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        Lee JaeWook

        0.4%
        (124)

        Park HyungSik

        3.7%
        (1,271)

        SF9’s RoWoon

        15.8%
        (5,353)

        Stray Kids' HyunJin

        35.8%
        (12,164)

        A.C.E’s Jun

        44.2%
        (15,016)

        Important notice: the vote only decides who will be featured in the following article. Everyone in the poll will be featured in the series eventually. Suggestions will also be gradually added each week.

        Back to this week's feature!

        Let's get to know our crush, JungKook!

        Boy Crush: BTS' JungKook, From Triple Threat To Our Golden Crush And Everything In Between

        VOGUE

        JungKook is famous as an all-rounder member of the international hit-sensation boy group BTS. He is also known for his artistry in a solo capacity and for being the boy crush of many. Let's get to know our golden crush.

        If you are new to JungKook, here is some basic information about him. JungKook was born on Sep. 1, 1997. He pursued his dream of being an artist from an extremely young age.

        JungKook spent his detrimental teenage years working towards his dream, which has to be acknowledged as not only brave but involving great sacrifice to do what he loves. Not only did he achieve his vision but he excelled at it, which is how he earned himself the nickname 'Golden Maknae'.

        He was even offered casting by 7 entertainment agencies before finally choosing BIGHIT.

        Many ARMY (BTS' fandom) are always appreciative of the fact that he dedicates his youth to his dream and, as a result, plays a huge role as a motivator in their lives. Debuting at such a young age with such important roles in his group just goes to show how talented, courageous, and diligent he is.

        Boy Crush: BTS' JungKook, From Triple Threat To Our Golden Crush And Everything In Between

        VOGUE

        JungKook debuted as a member of BTS in 2013. Let's unpack his triple threat talent.

        The word 'golden' is not associated with JungKook for no reason. From his golden vocals to his golden dance lines, we're going to dive into all of them today.

        JungKook's vocals are multiple layers of wonderful. Not only is his vocal technique top class, but his stable vocals and lung capacity whilst performing difficult choreography speak for themselves. You will no doubt be impressed with his powerful live vocals, especially.

        This 'IDOL' fancam is the perfect example.

        On the other hand, his vocals also have a deeply emotional aspect that will calm you through any storm. The way he uses a mix of high notes, breathiness, and falsetto in certain songs will grab you by the heart and never let you go.

        Check out his cover of 'Falling' as an example.

        When it comes to dance lines, JungKook's are unrivaled. His dance lines are accurate, and clean, and make him seem like he is painting a picture with his moves. His body proportions and muscular frame also beautifully contribute to his ability to pull off demanding and dynamic choreography effortlessly.

        However, he is also an ace at delicate and poetic dance styles. His ability to do both is due to his steady balance, strong core, and ability to utilize his dancing to bring the key choreography to life; is the stuff of a natural-born talent match with strong work ethic.

        This 'Black Swan' fancam is the perfect example of his powerful but graceful precision.

        His vocals and dancing are not the ends of his talent though. JungKook is also exceptional at rapping. He especially had a lot of rap parts in the earlier half of BTS' discography but still shines in the skill. This only goes to show his artistic range.

        Just when you thought he couldn't possibly be more talented, he whips out his exceptional producing skills, too. He has writing, composing, and producing credits for a long list of songs for BTS and himself. If you want to know more about JungKook then you can look up the lyrics that he has written, he enjoys sharing more of himself through his lyricism. Lyrics written by JungKook are a window into his soul.

        Now that we've covered his talent to an extent. Let's get to know the duality that makes it possible for him to have such a wide spectrum of skills.

        JungKook is one of the idols who is duality-personified.

        Firstly, he has his sweet baby side which is absolutely adorable. This is largely due to his bunny-like aura, adorable smile, and little details about him like how he scrunches his nose, pouts, or the way that the corner of his eyes wrinkle when he smiles.

        Boy Crush: BTS' JungKook, From Triple Threat To Our Golden Crush And Everything In Between

        BIGHIT

        He also has a natural aegyo about him. Even if he is not doing anything, you won't be able to resist his soft charm.

        Boy Crush: BTS' JungKook, From Triple Threat To Our Golden Crush And Everything In Between

        BTS' Twitter

        Simultaneously, JungKook can draw your attention to him like a moth to a flame. He has an irresistible allure that shines through when he does darker concepts, too. When JungKook rocks a darker/more mature concept or styling, he embodies the phrase 'fatal attraction'.

        Boy Crush: BTS' JungKook, From Triple Threat To Our Golden Crush And Everything In Between

        BIGHIT

        Of course, we can't leave out speaking about his handsome visuals.

        Firstly, his doe eyes are often compared to gems by ARMY. We can't agree more. They have a quality that makes you want to stare into them the whole day.

        His facial proportions, fit physique, and body proportions all have the same effect. He is captivatingly good-looking.

        Boy Crush: BTS' JungKook, From Triple Threat To Our Golden Crush And Everything In Between

        BIGHIT

        JungKook is known for his stunning personality. When asking most ARMY about him, they will usually start by listing off all of the traits of his golden personality before anything else. That is how lovable he is. He is especially known for his down-to-earth and humble personality despite his world of success. He is wholesomeness-personified and one of the most endearing humans out there.

        There is something about the way he wonders about life that is fascinating to listen to, as well. JungKook always expresses a unique mesmerization with life. Considering the sometimes harsh nature of the industry he works in, fans are always intrigued by how he can still see the world the way he does. For example, some of the dreams he has shared with fans show his distinctive interpretation of the world. This is evident in his artistic expression, too.

        Boy Crush: BTS' JungKook, From Triple Threat To Our Golden Crush And Everything In Between

        BTS JungKook's Instagram

        JungKook's artistry, much like his dreams, is out of this world. He sees and experiences things in a way that takes creativity and pushes it even further out of the box.

        Additionally, he has the best attitude and a positive mindset. Even in the face of criticism or obstacles, he always stays positive and tries to make the best of any situation. This is a valuable lesson that we can all learn from him.

        On top of his lovely and gentle soul, his passion radiates well from within him. Whether for his members, friends, family, fans, or craft; JungKook's passion is evident and infectious. Fans can't help but be inspired when looking at JungKook as they aspire to reflect the goodness that he emits.

        JungKook is still extremely young yet has achieved so much and has so much influence on others. We can only look forward to seeing how much further up he will rise in his career and personal goals.

        What do you think? Do you have a crush on JungKook?

         

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