“Jungkook did so well in today’s interview”: Fans marvel at Jung Kook's diligence amidst GMA's unprofessional interview

Despite the disappointment caused by the cancellation of his highly anticipated performance at Central Park in New York due to an unexpected thunderstorm, BTS' Jung Kook, the Korean heartthrob, fulfilled his promise by appearing for an interview at the ABC studio on the same day his debut solo venture, titled Seven, released i.e. Friday, July 14.

Fans eagerly awaited his performance of his newly released single Seven, on the GMA stage, but the unforeseen weather conditions posed a risk and forced cancellation. However, the singer still found a way to delight his devoted fans and managed to perform a medley of Dynamite, Euphoria, and Seven to express his gratitude to those who had gathered for him. With excitement brimming in the air, fans eagerly anticipated the subsequent interview.

"Look at him at the big screen": Fans praise Jung Kook's professional and adorable behavior during the GMA interview

During the much-awaited July 17 GMA interview, Jung Kook disclosed that his initial choice for a collaboration on his new single, Seven, was another American artist, Ice Spice. However, due to her fully booked schedule for the remainder of the year, the label decided to proceed with Latto instead. Speaking about working with the latter, the idol said:

As excited as they were, BTS fans' enthusiasm soon waned as the interview unfolded, leaving them disheartened. Members of ARMY (BTS' fandom) voiced their criticism towards the producers and show host of Good Morning America, Juju Chang, citing a lack of professionalism during the interview with the BTS star.

Netizens, in particular, noted that the BTS member appeared visibly uncomfortable throughout the interview. Some pointed out that the microphone provided to Jungkook was not functioning properly, rendering him inaudible at the start of the interview. It wasn't until he approached Chang for assistance that the issue was realized and addressed.

Fans also expressed that Chang did not word the questions well and asked them in an inappropriate manner at some parts. She also kept interrupting Jungkook's answers with her questions without letting him finish his sentences. Something else that made AMRYs angrier was how the interviewer did not give time to Jungkook's translator to translate his Korean sentences.

Fans were full of admiration for Jung Kook, who managed to maintain his adorableness and endearing gestures even during the disappointing interview. Despite the interviewer's unprofessionalism, he continued to charm fans with his trademark thumbs-up and the iconic hand-heart gesture that he has popularized after his last Weverse live session.

Aside from that, the BTS maknae did not forget to thank fans for their never-ending support:

Adding to his appeal, Jung Kook's willingness to entertain and engage with fans despite the less-than-ideal interview atmosphere endeared him even further to his devoted followers.

About the author

Rujula is a pop culture journalist who covers K-pop at Sportskeeda. She graduated with a bachelors in English Literature from Mumbai University, following which, as a self-proclaimed K-pop fangirl, Rujula pursued her passion for the written word to report on all things Korean. Rujula has over 4 years experience in curating content for diverse companies like Disney (Star Sports), KpopWise, Icy Tales, Nettv4u, and Walking Wicket.

For her, referring to official sources and cross-verifying information are of utmost importance to maintain objectivity and credibility of the information she offers to her readers. She also takes into account social media posts from people experiencing an incident first-hand to add depth and perspective to her story.

While creatively presenting information about an artist’s particular look or campaign is Rujula’s forte, she believes her true strength lies in interviewing celebrities and idols. At Sportskeeda, Rujula has exclusively interviewed famous K-pop groups and idols such as ChoCo, Jae Chong, BLACKSWAN, DKZ, Lee Taevin, E:LFIN, Kim Seong-gyeong, and Hyun-woo.

Rujula’s favorite artists in the K-circle are BTS, Jackson Wang, ENHYPEN, and SEVENTEEN, and she admires them for their humility, genuineness, and generosity. When not busy tracking the latest developments in Korean entertainment, Rujula can be found playing cricket, a sport she has played professionally for over 10 years.

Know More