“Brace yourself guys”: BTS’ Jung Kook to reportedly make solo debut in July, BIGHIT MUSIC’s response makes fans ecstatic

BTS’ Jung Kook took over the internet on June 4 after Sports Chosun, a South Korean local media outlet, reported that the idol was scheduled to make his much-awaited solo debut on July 14, 2023. The youngest BTS member made headlines across the world and ultimately sent the ARMY fandom into a frenzy.

BIGHIT MUSIC, the agency that manages the Euphoria singer, responded to the reports in a crisp statement, confirming that the singer was working on his solo album. However, it did not reveal the exact date for the same. As per (translation via) Soompi, the agency stated:

Although the agency did not confirm July as the month for BTS’ Jung Kook’s solo debut release, fans believe that the singer will be making his debut next month. The initial report and the agency’s statement opened a floodgate of emotions for ARMYs.

BTS’ Jung Kook to reportedly make his solo debut on July 14, fans gear up

On last year’s BTS Festa Dinner Party, the septet revealed their plans for solo debuts as the inevitably of conscription loomed above them. Since then, j-hope, Jin, RM, Jimin, and SUGA have released their solo albums, while the first two have also enlisted in the military. With only V and Jung Kook remaining, ARMYs have been awaiting the duo’s solo music release impatiently.

South Korean outlets reported that BTS’ Jung Kook and V were slated to release their solo albums in the second half of 2023. The latest report of Sports Chosun, released on June 4, stated that the former will be releasing his album in just over a month, on July 14. According to the same report, the Euphoria singer will include an English song in his album as well.

The ARMY fandom has naturally been ecstatic after learning the news. Some fans made note of the goals they wanted BTS’ Jung Kook to break with his solo debut, while others wondered about the many promotional activities that he might undertake. Take a look at how fans are gearing up for JJK1, a fan-made title for the Euphoria singer’s solo debut album:

Additionally, the internet was also rife with rumors of the youngest BTS member possibly collaborating with his label mate, Justin Bieber. In April, HYBE founder Bang Si-hyuk posted photos of BTS’ Jung Kook in a recording studio. He also shared a photo of himself with the Euphoria singer and Andrew Watt, a Grammy award-winning producer.

While the upcoming album will be the youngest BTS member’s first solo album, he has released a couple of solo songs in collaboration with other famous artists.

In June 2022, he released a single titled Left and Right featuring Charlie Puth. A few months later in November, he released Dreamers featuring Fahad Al Kubaisi as part of the 2022 FIFA World Cup official soundtrack.

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Afreen has been a K-Pop Content Specialist at Sportskeeda since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, along with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication. Afreen has over 4+ years of working in various positions including being an entertainment content writer with Pinkvilla’s K-pop division Hallyutalk and CineDope, and as a copywriter at Flying Cursor.

As per Afreen, she loves her work because she gets to write about the things she is obsessed with. Her thorough research and following the two-genuine-source rule of journalism helps her produce the most accurate content, along with helping her be up-to-date with the industry.

Afreen has had the privilege to interview The Rose's frontrunner, WOOSUNG, and LIONESSES, K-pop's first openly LGBTQ+ group. She is a big fan of SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, BTS, and The Rose for their hard work, sincerity, and the comic relief their shows provide.

When she is off her shift, Afreen explores the streets of Nottingham in the UK, cooks, and listens to new music.

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