Jungkook, a member of the globally renowned group BTS, has found himself at the center of controversy after a candid late-night live broadcast aired in the early hours of February 26. The singer spent approximately one hour and 20 minutes on air, beginning around 3:40 a.m., accompanied by friends and his older brother as they drank alcohol and sang together.

During the livestream, Jungkook openly reflected on his past, including his history with smoking. “I used to smoke a lot,” he admitted. “But I really worked hard to quit.” He added, “I want to talk about these things openly,” while expressing concern that his agency might react strongly: “The moment I say this, I think the agency will go crazy again.”

Jungkook emphasized his desire for honesty and freedom, often using direct and blunt language throughout the broadcast. “Some people might get hurt because of me,” he remarked. “It’s not that I don’t understand, but I’m struggling to find the right words. I’m not eloquent like Namjoon (RM), so I don’t really know how to express it. If it were Namjoon, he’d say it much better. I’m not the type to read a lot of books or speak with perfect logic—so I just hope you get my feelings. F***. This is frustrating.” His unfiltered comments included explicit language, marking a stark contrast to his usual public image.

Addressing those present with him, Jungkook continued in a casual tone, remarking, “It feels awkward talking about this in front of you guys, damn, I end up swearing.” He laughed, “I just swore again. Whatever—it just slips out, I guess it’s because I’m so used to you all.”

Jungkook also mentioned his official fan club, ARMY. “I could never swear in front of ARMY before. Don’t I swear a lot though?” he said, even making a rude hand gesture during the broadcast. When a friend voiced worries about an upcoming shoot, Jungkook responded, “It’s not important. I mean it is, but not really.”

As some viewers pleaded for him to end the livestream, Jungkook displayed a prickly side, replying, “Why are you telling me to turn it off? I wish people wouldn’t try to control me like that.”

Opening up about his complex feelings towards his agency HYBE, he added, “I’m human too. I just want to feel happy,” and “I’m just annoyed. I want to live my life the way I want. I don’t care about the company. If it weren’t for the agency, there are so many things I’d want to talk about.”

After the broadcast ended, Jungkook posted in the fan community, “From now on, I’m going to live my life my way, so please support me.” He soon followed up with a selfie and a message, “The album is coming soon. I’ll work really hard for the comeback. Love you all.”

The livestream quickly spread on various online communities, provoking a wave of mixed reactions, including criticism regarding Jungkook’s language and behavior.

Last December, Jungkook was also swept up in dating rumors involving aespa member Winter. Speculation was fueled by alleged couple tattoos, matching outfits, and online IDs, but both agencies remained silent about the claims.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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