Jungkook, 1997
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Jungkook, 1997
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Jungkook is 28 years old, born September 1, 1997 in Busan · Virgo.
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Jungkook turned BTS into a global phenomenon as the septet's youngest vocalist, then shattered solo records that had never been broken by a Korean artist. Born September 1, 1997, in South Korea, he released his debut solo single "Seven" featuring Latto in 2023, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the fastest song ever to reach 1 billion Spotify streams. As a Virgo, he balances technical precision with creative ambition.
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Jeon Jung-kook, known professionally as Jungkook, emerged as a vocalist and songwriter in the South Korean boy band BTS, a role that catapulted him to global recognition. Born September 1, 1997, in South Korea, he initially performed three solo songs within BTS's catalog—"Begin" (2016), "Euphoria" (2018), and "My Time" (2020)—all of which charted on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. He also recorded "Stay Alive," the soundtrack song for the BTS-based webtoon 7Fates: Chakho.
In 2022, Jungkook featured on American singer Charlie Puth's single "Left and Right," which peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking his first major US solo collaboration. That same year, he became the first South Korean artist to release an official FIFA World Cup soundtrack song, "Dreamers," performing it at the 2022 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony.
His 2023 debut solo single "Seven" featuring Latto redefined K-pop solo records: it debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, Global 200, and Global Excl. U.S. charts, making Jungkook the first Korean solo artist to achieve this feat. The track became the fastest song in history to surpass 1 billion Spotify streams. His follow-up, "3D" with Jack Harlow, debuted at number five on both the Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart, making him the first South Korean solo artist to land two consecutive top-five UK entries.
As a Virgo born in 1997, Jungkook embodies the sign's reputation for meticulous craft and perfectionism. He works across composition and vocal performance, defining the modern K-pop solo artist archetype.
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The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Jungkook often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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