BTS' Jungkook shows love for Justin Bieber's new album Swag, surprises fans with cover of Changes; ARMYs call for collab
From Bieber Swag to the Changes Cover
During the livestream, Jungkook shared how much he's been enjoying Justin Bieber's new album, Swag. Calling Bieber "hyung‑nim" (an affectionate term for older brother), he even performed a gentle cover of the track Changes, showcasing his smooth vocals and deep appreciation for the pop icon. ARMYs immediately flooded social media with praise for his rendition.
#Jungkook singing Justin Bieber's 'Changes' pic.twitter.com/KMBmiEr9qr
Jungkook says he's officially an uncle now
Jungkook opened up about his age, noting that he will officially turn 30 next year in Korean age. He shared mixed emotions; while acknowledging his maturity, he admitted it 'hurts a little' to be the youngest in BTS (the maknae) and yet now be called an uncle.
"If it's next year, since I'm 30, I was always the youngest too. I'm always the youngest. It's a bit; I'm heartbroken. I don't want to be Lunar New Year. Of course I'm the youngest in the team, but Uncle Jungkook, that's right. He's an uncle now," he said.
Jungkook: if its next year since im 30, i was always the youngest too. Im always the youngest. Its a bit, im heartbroken. I dont wanf to be lunar new year. Of course im the youngest in the team, but uncle jungkook, thats right. He's an uncle now. pic.twitter.com/yozQZ9BKQw
Though Jungkook kept much of the livestream sound only, he surprised viewers by briefly showing his face for a brief moment. He leaned into the camera with playful expressions that ARMY will surely cherish.
Jungkook showed his face pic.twitter.com/Fyq51LaJNT
Fans demand a Jungkook X Justin Bieber collab
Following his Weverse session, posts and comments exploded across X (formerly Twitter) and fan pages. Most fans demanded that he collaborate with Justin Bieber.
Notably, this isn't the first time Jungkook has covered a Bieber song. Back in 2020, the K-pop idol went viral for covering 10,000 Hours by Dan + Shay featuring Justin Bieber. Moreover, he has been vocal about his love for Bieber, and fans have long been demanding a collab between the two pop stars, highlighting how their vocals would blend together perfectly.
we need a jungkook and justin bieber collab is it not clocking to you pic.twitter.com/KCaj7N68Bw
Jungkook's solo world tour rumours reignited
After making his Instagram comeback, Jungkook recently updated his profile picture and unveiled a sleek new logo, instantly sparking excitement across fan communities. The minimalist design, paired with the sudden profile refresh, has led many to believe that his long-awaited solo world tour might finally be on the horizon. Fans are now speculating that this visual update is a strategic hint, possibly signalling a new era of music and branding for the BTS star.
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