Having the nickname "Sold Out King", This is Jungkook BTS's Career Struggle to Become an Idol that Makes Us Proud

Kapanlagi.com - Jeon Jeong Guk or better known as Jungkook BTS, is one of the BTS members who is currently very popular. His name is not only famous in Asia, but also worldwide. The success of Jungkook BTS certainly didn't come easy, KLovers. He even failed in a contest before finally becoming an official BTS member and becoming popular like now.

Jungkook BTS was born on September 1, 1997, in Busan, South Korea. He is the maknae (youngest) in BTS but has extraordinary talent and is loved by fans. He is also the youngest of two siblings, and his older brother is not from the celebrity world. But besides the above facts, there are certainly many interesting facts about Jungkook BTS that fans want to know.

Therefore, from various sources, here is the extraordinary career journey of Jungkook that can make Army proud. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. Jungkook's Early Career Journey as an Idol

Jungkook BTS (credit: Naver X Dispatch)

Before becoming famous as he is now, Jungkook struggled hard for his career. Yes, he once participated in a talent search competition called Superstar K. However, he failed to advance in the audition for the show.

But as if destined to become an idol, after returning from the audition, Jungkook was offered by 8 agencies in South Korea, KLovers. However, in the end, he chose Big Hit agency that helped him become an idol as he is now.

Before his debut, Jungkook also tried to train in dancing in Los Angeles in 2012. This was to prepare for his debut as a perfect idol. In the same year, Jungkook BTS also became a model for Jo Kwon's MV titled 'I'm Da One' and became a backup dancer for the group Glam.

Finally, in 2013, Jungkook BTS officially became a member of BTS along with RM BTS, Jin BTS, Jimin BTS, J-Hope BTS, V BTS, and Suga BTS. They walked together as idols and achieved success together as they are now.

2. Career as a Member of BTS

Jungkook BTS (credit: Naver X Dispatch)

After becoming an idol, Jungkook's career in BTS skyrocketed. Yes, his name began to soar along with other BTS members after the release of the Skool Luv Affair album in 2014. This album even topped the Billboard album chart. From this album, BTS produced several other hit songs such as Boy in Luv and Just One Day.

Because of his debut, Jungkook was one year late in entering high school to prepare for his debut as an idol. Then in 2017, Jungkook graduated from Seoul's School of Performing Arts, also known as SOPA, and is now a student at Global Cyber University.

Currently, Jungkook's career in BTS is unquestionable, as his name is so popular worldwide along with other BTS members. Jungkook even holds the title of Golden Maknae, as he can do anything, from dancing to singing and rapping. He's really cool, right, oppa?

3. Becoming a Beloved Idol

Jungkook BTS (credit: Naver X Dispatch)

His popularity, even internationally, has been well-received by the Korean society. It was just recently discovered last year in 2021 that Jungkook BTS occupies the first position as the most beloved idol by the Korean people.

This was not chosen randomly, KLovers. As reported by The Owl News, Jungkook occupies the first position with a rating of 70% in a voting. After him, there are Jennie Blackpink, IU, V BTS, Jimin BTS, and many more up to the 20th position.

4. Earning the Title of Sold Out King

Jungkook BTS (credit: Naver X Dispatch)

If Jennie Blackpink occupies the first position for the title of Sold Out Queen among female idols, then for male idols, it's Jungkook BTS. Jungkook is known as one who holds the title "Sold Out King" in South Korea.

This is because the items he often carries, uses, or consumes tend to sell out quickly. Some of the items that sold out include shoes, Downy fabric softener, and the book titled "I Decided to Live as Me" written by Kim Soo Hyun.

Not only did the book sell out in South Korea, but also in Japan. In addition, there are also wine and Hanbok. Seeing this, it's no wonder that Jungkook has become one of the most popular and influential K-Pop idols.

Those are some facts and career journey of Jungkook BTS that may already be well-known by the Army. He not only becomes a beloved idol, but Jungkook also makes his fans proud.

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