BTS’ Jungkook Celebrated by Soldiers Ahead of GOLDEN’s First Anniversary

As the first anniversary of Jungkook’s solo album GOLDEN approaches, the BTS star is basking in affection and support from military personnel. On November 1, 2024, the fan account @jjk_supporters organized a celebration event at COFFEBAY, a café located in Jeon-gok ri, Yeoncheon, as reported by Top Star News.

Jungkook’s Military Journey

The singer started his military service on December 12, 2024, at the 5th Infantry Division Recruit Training Center, where he served alongside fellow BTS member Jimin in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province. Currently, he continues his duties as an active soldier within the same division, according to reports from Hankyung.

Event Highlights

This special event commemorating the first anniversary of GOLDEN on November 3, 2024, featured various engaging activities. Soldiers visiting the café were treated to complimentary coffee, while other guests received photo cards and drink discounts. In a display of solidarity, a bus showcasing Jungkook’s imagery from the album concept photos ran through Yeoncheon from October 31 to November 3, and will proceed to Seoul from November 4 to November 7.

Messages of Support

Social media has been abuzz with content from the café, where military personnel left heartfelt messages for Jungkook on a designated memo board. Fans expressed pride and joy witnessing this communal support. A user on X remarked:

“This is genuinely the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Even young soldiers left messages for Jungkook. THE PRIDE OF THE NATION JUNGKOOK!”

The heartfelt engagements continued as fans shared their appreciation for the soldiers’ warm regards:

“JK you are truly appreciated and loved by so many! Your kindness and talent shine brightly, and we’re all grateful for you!” another fan said.

“It’s so touching to see our JK is inspired by so many. He is such a cute and charming person. Keep shining and take care. We always love you a lot.” another user noted.

Fans’ Reactions

Enthusiastic netizens expressed their happiness over the soldiers’ supportive messages:

“I’m so happy for the love and messages they leave for our beloved Jungkook,” one fan commented.

“My heart is even happier after witnessing how much everyone in the military loves Jungkook. Their messages congratulating him on GOLDEN’s first anniversary are so moving!” another fan shared.

“This support is so sweet! It makes my day to see him loved and appreciated, not only for his great music but also for being the wonderful person he is.” one more user added.

All About Jungkook’s Album GOLDEN

GOLDEN, Jungkook’s debut solo album, was released on November 3, 2023, featuring an array of all-English songs. Notable tracks include “Seven”featuring Latto and the title track “Standing Next to You,”alongside collaborations with artists like Jack Harlow and Major Lazer. The album has achieved remarkable success, surpassing four billion streams on Spotify by August 5, 2024, marking a significant milestone as the first album by a K-pop artist to reach this level. Jungkook’s debut single “Seven”also made waves, becoming the first Asian song to achieve over two billion streams, breaking the previous record held by BTS’s “Dynamite.”

In celebration of the album’s upcoming anniversary, BIGHIT MUSIC is set to host the Jung Kook ‘GOLDEN: The Moments’ Exhibition Pop-Up Cafe on November 1, 2024, exclusively for fans holding an official ARMY US membership, taking place at Ace Mission Studios, Los Angeles.

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