BTS’s youngest member, Jungkook, is marking his 27th birthday on Sunday, September 1. While he is currently fulfilling his mandatory military service, his fans are going all out to celebrate their beloved K-pop star. The preparations for Jungkook’s birthday have been extensive, with decorations, hoardings, banners, and more.
Here’s how Jungkook’s birthday is being celebrated around the world:
In India
Jungkook’s Indian fans have marked the occasion by streaming his music at large gatherings. On August 31, a BTS Jungkook night was organized in Bengaluru by Indian ARMYs. Jungkook’s track “My You” is topping the iTunes chart in India, and he is trending at number 1 on X (formerly Twitter).
📊 “MY YOU” by Jungkook has reached #1 on iTunes India Chart🇮🇳🔥
CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK pic.twitter.com/U5bW9l1rWR
— JUNGKOOK INDIA🇮🇳⁷ (@Jungkook__INDIA) August 31, 2024
In South Korea
South Korea has been transformed into Jungkookland/Kookieland for his birthday. HYBE, Jungkook’s management company, has put up birthday ads in front of their office. Olive Young, a leading health and beauty chain in Korea, has displayed birthday messages on 2,400 LED screens across their outlets nationwide.
HAPPY JUNGKOOK DAY! 🎉
The birthday ads for our Golden Maknae is already in front of HYBE! If you are currently in Korea, you can visit them; they will stay up until 6:00 PM KST. 💜🥳
💜 MESSAGES ON THE BANNER:
– BABY STAR CANDY
– 셍일 축하합니다, 전 정국 (HAPPY BIRTHDAY,… pic.twitter.com/WzNKuGb71e
— ARMYHQ_PH (@armyHQ_ph) September 1, 2024
I think it’s Jungkook Birthday but not sure
📍Myeongdong, South Korea
( I’m not an army but THE SIZE OF THIS?) pic.twitter.com/IkzgZZGkPC
— Babee_boo ✨Jooheon’s military wifu✨ (@Babee_boo_) September 1, 2024
In the US and UK
Fans in the United States and the United Kingdom are celebrating with a spectacular light show. A Golden Lights Event will illuminate three major landmarks in green and gold, inspired by Jungkook’s solo song “Golden.” The landmarks include The Capital Wheel in National Harbor (USA), The Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth (UK), and The Morrison Bridge in Portland (USA). Celebrations are also planned at these locations, as reported by Sportskeeda and TheNews.com.
𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 – 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮
• Golden Lights Event
GoldenJKUniverse & GlobalJKWebsite have joined to bring light shows in honor of Golden in 3 important landmarks in the US and UK. Gold and Green lights will shine on Jungkook’s birthday to celebrate. Information below. pic.twitter.com/DgdhTghFOg
— Golden JK Universe (@GoldenJKUnivers) August 10, 2024
In China
Chinese fans have also shown their support by securing advertising spots in Jungkook’s home country, South Korea. Their displays include locations such as Seoul’s Myeongdong Subway, K Finance Outdoor screen, and the large screen at Incheon Airport.
本当に素敵な広告&展示会会場とも近くて🥹🥹🥹@Jungkook__China さん、
ありがとうございます🫶[NAVERマップ]
ケイファイナンスタワー
서울 중구 남대문로 55https://t.co/Hi2cY9hkhr#JUNGKOOKDAY #정국생일ㅊㅋ pic.twitter.com/j7NIrZe4QH— ひー🐰GOLDEN_JK (@hee7522) August 28, 2024
Thank you for repo. Gaint baby back again!!😎 https://t.co/ndxAFhe9zW
— JungkookCHINA (@Jungkook__China) August 31, 2024
In Japan
In Japan, fans have demonstrated their admiration by organizing an Osaka-led ad cruise along the Dotobori River and setting up birthday ads in prominent areas.
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 #𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐊𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭ㅤ
– 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟑 -ㅤ
𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐊𝐀 𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐄ㅤ
📍大阪 道頓堀川（浮庭橋〜日本橋）
🗓️09.01
⏰16:00~21:00*メインストリート・グリコサイン前付近で停泊します pic.twitter.com/GE4w629EPS
— Jungkook JAPAN (@JungkookJapan_) August 17, 2024
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