"Stop telling him what to do" - Fans outraged as BTS' Jungkook gets told to sleep during his birthday Weverse live despite his reassurance

On Monday, September 1, BTS' Jungkook kickstarted a Weverse livestream for his birthday to catch up and spend some time with ARMYs. The idol spent most of the livestream reading fans' comments, answering a few questions, and doing karaoke. Since the livestream started around midnight and went on for more than an hour, some netizens expressed their concerns about the idol's sleep schedule.

In the comments, many fans suggested that the idol should sleep as it was getting late. The youngest BTS member then reassured fans that he would sleep later as he wanted to continue with the livestream because he liked spending time with his fans.

"Ahh, I will go to sleep whenever I want. I need to stop yawning, I guess. Thanks. Although I'm sleepy, I'm here because I want to, so. 'Cause I feel good just by being here in silence. It feels like we're together, and it feels good, doesn't it?" the idol said, as translarted from Korean.

However, despite the reassurance, similar comments continued to appear. This left many fans frustrated and angered.

Many ARMYs talked about how people should refrain from telling Jungkook what to do. They further explained that the idol was an adult who could make his own decisions, and netizens imposing their thoughts and opinions onto him wasn't right or helpful. Therefore, many continued to raise concerns over the same.

"In other words... stop telling him what to do," tweeted one fan.

Many fans and netizens stated that these comments sounded rude and were unnecessary.

Others also shared their thoughts and opinions about the same.

All you need to know about BTS' Jungkook and his solo activities

Jungkook live at TSX, Times Square (Image via Getty)

BTS' Jungkook or Jeon Jung-kook debuted under BigHit Entertainment (HYBE Labels) in 2013, alongside his fellow bandmates. He is one of the vocalists of the K-pop boy group, the others being Jimin, Jin, and V.

Apart from the idol's participation as a BTS member, he has also established a solo career for himself. In 2020, for the group's debut anniversary, the idol rolled out a solo track, Still With You. He also collaborated with his bandmate, SUGA, for the song Stay Alive, an OST for BTS' webtoon titled 7 FATES: CHAKHO in February 2022.

Around November of the same year, the idol released a song for the 2022 FIFA World Cup's official soundtrack, called Dreamers, which he also performed at the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. However, the idol made his official solo debut with the release of his first single, SEVEN feat. Latto, in July 2023.

He soon followed it up with another collaborative single with Jack Harlow called 3D in September 2023. In November, the idol put forth his first solo album, GOLDEN, which held the track, Standing Next To You, as its title track. Soon, in December 2023, the idol enlisted in the military for his mandatory service along with his fellow group member, Jimin, under the Buddy System.

Regardless of his enlistment, the idol released a track in June 2024 called Never Let Go for BTS's 11th debut anniversary. In June 2025, both Jungkook and Jimin were discharged from the military after the completion of their tenure. Currently, the BTS members have been concentrating on preparing for the group's next comeback, which is slated for release in Spring 2026.

About the author

Aishwarya is a pop culture writer who covers K-drama and K-pop at Sportskeeda. After completing her Bachelor's in English and Communication Skills, she sought a job that allowed her to explore her passion, and being a K-pop and K-drama reporter felt like the ideal fit. Aishwarya has 3 years of experience under her belt and previously took on several internships in the industry that further motivated her in choosing writing as a career.

Aishwarya believes in conducting extensive research and verifying facts with the help of reputable sources to produce accurate articles. She also spends a significant amount of time on Twitter to understand how netizens are reacting to the latest trends in the industry before crafting her content.

She admires SUGA from BTS for his dedication to his work and aspires to immerse herself into the things she loves, just like him. If she could go back in time, she would jump at the opportunity to be part of ""Reply 1988,"" a K-drama set in a time when neighborhood relationships were cherished and interpersonal connections were of utmost importance. Although she loves how technology has advanced, she would also love to experience living in an era before it was invented.

When Aishwarya's not writing and reading about the latest developments in the industry, she spends her time crocheting, sketching, cycling, reading Mangas, and cooking.

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