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New Indian Express
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
‘Tunes come out of nowhere, even in my sleep'
Jay Unnithan aka JK didn't grow up in a musical household. But somewhere between A R Rahman tracks on loop, old keyboards and hotel gigs, a composer began to take shape. Today, JK's songs are catching on — from the peppy, feel-good Trishanku tracks to the punchy score of Maranamass. Excerpts from a quick chat: Has music always been a part of you, or was it a chance stumbling? I was around 12 when music really caught my attention. My dad sang well, but we didn't have a musical background. It was A R Rahman's tracks, especially Chandralekha, that got me hooked. My sister and her friends had it on loop. I thought, 'Someday, maybe I will make music like that.' At 14, I joined keyboard classes, but didn't have my own instrument. I practised at my neighbour's place. In Class 10, I was picked for the school band. That boosted my confidence. Music soon became an integral part of my life. When did music become something core to you? Knowingly or unknowingly, music always stayed with me. I pursued engineering. By third year, I was performing in hotels, backing a singer. After graduation, I moved to Mumbai for a job but got frustrated. I quit and joined a music school. That might've seemed like an odd move, but it was a turning point. Subsequently, I was asked to join as a faculty member. Soon, I started performing in clubs across Mumbai and even played for artists such as Shaan, KK, Jonita Gandhi, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Shankar Mahadevan. As the shows picked up, I left teaching. A part of me always wanted to compose. So, I began reaching out to composers, taught myself the technical side, bought gear, and built a home setup. In many ways, I am a self-taught composer. How did you land your debut project, Trishanku? Technically, Trishanku was not my debut. It was just the first to be released. Between 2018 and '19, while juggling shows and ad jingles, I met Vishnu Shyamaprasad, son of director Shyamaprasad. He narrated a film, I sent a sample, and got on board. That film, however, is yet to be released. Later, Vishnu produced Trishanku and brought me in. I began working on it in 2021, but it was released in 2023 due to Covid delays. That downtime helped. With shows and ads paused, I had space to experiment. I had no studio experience or team — Trishanku was my solo production. And then came Maranamass. How did that happen? The director (Sivaprasad) and I had collaborated on an ad project, and discussed doing a film together. Soon after, he reached out for Maranamass. Within a month, we started composing. That project taught me how to manage a team.
Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
As BTS Jungkook shows off new chest tattoo in rare gym photo, fans dig out his old tattoo-less pics: ‘He's come so far'
It's not just the music that's evolving in K-pop; the idols are too. Jungkook, BTS's golden maknae, is no longer the baby-faced boy who debuted with shy smiles and schoolboy charm. A recent post-workout photo has fans buzzing after revealing his ever-growing tattoo collection — this time, a detailed chest piece that sparked an online frenzy. BTS Jungkook shows off new chest tattoo in rare gym photo The picture, shared by Jungkook's gym trainer Ma Sun Ho, captures the singer in a black tank, shorts, and a beanie, mid-coffee break after an intense session. While his face is partially hidden behind a mask, his newly visible chest tattoo wasn't, and it immediately stole the spotlight. Ma captioned the post with a playful jab at the idol's drive: 'Today is another JK and, why you gotta go so hard? Training continues even in Korea.' It didn't take long for ARMY to start dissecting the image. One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), 'I can't wait until we get a clearer look and maybe even the story behind Jungkook's new tattoo, if he chooses to share it with us of course. From this photo it looks like an abstract design... what if it's something he drew himself? Regardless, JK and the tattoo look amazing!' Another joked, 'Don't let his jungkookieness distract you from his new tattoo peaking out.' But what really sent fans into nostalgic overdrive was when one user posted a throwback pic of Jungkook before he got inked — creating a dramatic before-and-after moment that felt like a snapshot of K-pop's shifting era. Gone are the days when BTS had to maintain a squeaky-clean, tightly curated image just to build a following. Now, in a world where Blackpink members push fashion boundaries on tour and idols like Bain from Just B come out onstage, Jungkook's tattoos feel less like rebellion and more like evolution. Whether this latest chest tattoo carries personal meaning or is simply an aesthetic choice, fans are absolutely here for it.
India Today
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Jungkook flaunts chest tattoo and sculpted physique, wows trainer Ma Sun-ho
BTS member Jungkook certainly doesn't fall short when it comes to maintaining a toned physique and building muscle to enhance his appeal. After completing his military service on June 11 alongside Jimin, with whom he enlisted as a buddy soldier, the singer has been focused on shedding some had previously spoken about wanting to return to peak condition and had been working diligently in Los Angeles. Now, he's back in South Korea as well. Fans recently got a closer look at his progress, thanks to a clearer photo revealing new ink on his a look at the picture: (Credit: Instagram/natural_masunho) Earlier, 'Physical: 100' star and well-known bodybuilder Ma Sun-ho spoke about accompanying BTS to the United States as the group worked on their spring 2026 comeback. Initially training with V and Jungkook, he later saw RM join the sessions, followed by Suga and Jimin. The group trained together, and Ma Sun Ho has now shared a never-before-seen image of the youngest July 29, he posted a selfie with Jungkook on his Instagram account. The photo appears to have been taken after one of their workouts, with Jungkook dressed in a black tank top, matching shorts, and a beanie, holding a black coffee in his face was partially covered by a mask, the results of his continued training were still apparent. The trainer captioned the post: 'With another JK look of today, why are you working so hard? The training continues even in South Korea.'Most notably, a coloured chest tattoo was visible on the 'Still With You' singer, extending from his left arm sleeve to the middle of his chest. The tattoo was first spotted in June when Jungkook joined J-Hope on stage during the 'HOPE ON THE STAGE' encore concert, which took place on BTS' 13th debut anniversary. He and J-Hope performed alongside Jin, leaving fans captivated by the striking new chest ink.- EndsMust Watch
News18
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
BTS Star Jungkook's New Instagram Account Gets Verified With Just 1 Post
Last Updated: Explaining the meaning behind his User ID, Junkgook shared that it meant "my name is Jungkook." Jungkook, singer and member of the popular South Korean band BTS, has finally marked his return to Instagram after a long hiatus of 2 years. He introduced his secret profile, named mnijungkook, during a livestream with his band members V and RM. Explaining the meaning behind his User ID, Junkgook shared that it meant 'my name is Jungkook." Now, within a week of his big revelation, Jungkook has been given the verification badge from the Meta-owned platform. Reportedly, the singer created his account in January of this year, but only shared it with his fans while performing a live session with his fellow BTS teammates. From unveiling it on July 15 to being authenticated on July 22, the musician has already accomplished significant milestones. He only follows six other BTS members and his team's page from his account. New Instagram Followers The singer-composer deleted his previous account with a whopping 50 million followers. However, after finally revealing his new page, JK managed to grab 6.5 million followers on the new account in just one day. He currently has 9.2 million followers on Instagram with just 1 post, a picture of his official 'JK' trademark. Notably, JK is also known to be maintaining another account with the username 'bowwow_bam' with 7.7 million followers and co-managed by his brother. Prior to his military enlistment, the singer cited a lack of usage as the reason for his account deletion, but it looks like he intends to resume live streams and Ask Me Anything sessions with his fans after completing his mandatory national duty. BTS Upcoming Projects All members of BTS have now completed their mandatory military service, with the last, Suga, leaving on June 21, 2025. As a result, the group has publicly announced plans to return. Earlier, it was announced that BTS would return in spring 2026 with a new album and an international tour. The statement was made during a surprise 30-minute broadcast on Weverse that brought all seven members – Jungkook, V, Jimin, Suga, Jin, J-Hope and RM – together for the first time since September 2022. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Bow down to Lisa'? Boys Planet II trainee Peng Jin Yu's anti-BTS Jungkook posts resurface; ARMY erupt
It seems BTS can't catch a break - even when they're not involved, their names are dragged into controversies they never signed up for. In the age of idol survival shows, it's become almost routine for trainees to name-drop BTS, praising them as role models and inspirations. But behind the praise, not all intentions are as pure as they seem. Enter Boys Planet II contestant Peng Jin Yu - a name now sparking outrage across fan communities. The trainee is being slammed for hypocrisy after dancing to Jungkook's hit Seven in a promotional challenge, despite having a history littered with alleged hate against the BTS member and several girl group idols. Fans have branded his move as "performative clout-chasing", accusing him of trying to ride the BTS wave for fame after once throwing stones. What has angered many isn't just the past comments - it's the silence, the lack of accountability, and the sudden switch from hate to idol worship when the cameras are rolling. One thing is clear: the internet doesn't forget - and ARMY definitely won't either. a contestant on Boys Planet Peng Jin Yu, is JK anti who wrote hate comments and was shady against jungkook and gg groups but he's doing JK challenges right now to promote himselfanyone who writes malicious messages against fellow idols should not be eligible. @mnetplus About Peng Jin Yu and his hate for BTS Jungkook On June 12, 2025, Peng Jin Yu was introduced as a contestant on Mnet's survival show Boys Planet II, joining as an individual trainee. But it didn't take long for controversy to catch up with him. As his profile began circulating online, so did a wave of resurfaced hate comments - and fans were quick to uncover troubling patterns from his past. Soon after, it was revealed that Peng Jin Yu is a proud BLACKPINK fan, which in itself isn't an issue - K-pop fans are free to love who they love. But what has ignited outrage is that, as a self-proclaimed BLINK, Peng allegedly used his stan account to spread hate against BTS, fueling the long-standing ARMY vs. BLINK fanwar. And it didn't stop there - he also reportedly targeted other female groups in the industry with disturbing remarks. #BOYS2PLANET Peng jin-yu's problematic past :1. As a Blackpink fan he compared Aespa members to dogs, trended hate hashtags3. Harrassed Tzuyu for her flag in incident, dragged TWICE for "being Pro Taiwan independence"3. Called Jungkook a "wild boar", "poor and violent"[+] Among the most shocking claims, Peng once compared aespa members to dogs, trended hateful hashtags, and even harassed TWICE's Tzuyu over the Taiwan flag controversy - accusing the group of "promoting Taiwanese independence." But perhaps most incendiary of all were his comments about BTS' Jungkook. Fans dug up old posts where Peng allegedly called Jungkook a "wild boar," "poor," and "violent." He also reportedly spread false dating rumours, claiming Jungkook should "bow down to Lisa." Has Peng Jin Yu apologized? Technically - yes. But fans aren't buying it. What's being called an "apology" came in the form of a direct message to a fan who confronted him. The message read: "Babe calm down. I haven't been in fandom for a while. TBH I dragged so many people but didn't really hate anyone. Wasn't it idols being dragged into fanwars between fans? If you hate my actions, I apologize, ok?" the apology in question, no wonder they're not spreading it 😭😭😭 The tone struck many as dismissive, vague, and insincere - not a real apology, but a casual brush-off of serious allegations. ARMY reacts What's made the situation worse is Peng Jin Yu's recent participation in TikTok dance challenges to Jungkook's songs like Seven - despite his past remarks. The move has been slammed by fans as shameless, hypocritical, and blatantly opportunistic. - Seven (jungkook)- deja vu (tomorrow x together) ARMY and other K-pop fans have since taken to social media, demanding accountability and questioning how someone with such a history can suddenly act like a supporter. As backlash intensifies, one question looms large: How far will some go for fame - and how long will fandoms stay silent? For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
