Members of BTS are drawing intense attention after Jungkook held a late-night livestream while intoxicated, making candid remarks about smoking, his agency, and even using profanity—just weeks ahead of the group’s full-unit comeback.
According to TenAsia, Jungkook went live on the fan communication platform Weverse in the early hours of the morning, broadcasting for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Appearing visibly drunk, he openly admitted, “I’m 30 now. Can’t I talk about smoking? I used to smoke a lot, but I worked hard to quit.”
He continued, “The moment I say this, the company will probably go crazy. I just want to speak comfortably without worrying about the company.” During the broadcast, he reportedly used hand gestures toward an acquaintance and uttered English profanity. When concerned fans urged him to end the stream, Jungkook responded, “Why are you telling me to turn it off? Don’t tell me what to do.” He later added, “I’ll live my life my own way now. Please support me.”
As controversy spread online, attention quickly shifted to the reactions—or lack thereof—from other members. None have issued official statements, but certain social media activities sparked speculation among fans.
Notably, V posted a single photo of a riverside night view without any caption on the same day. Because the post went up shortly after Jungkook’s livestream, some netizens interpreted it as “meaningful,” while others argued it was simply a casual daily update.
Meanwhile, past remarks by leader RM have resurfaced. In a previous interview, RM candidly discussed the burdens of leading the team, saying he had “considered thousands of times whether it would be better to disband or pause group activities.” He emphasized the importance of respecting each member’s individuality and autonomy. In light of the recent situation, those comments are being re-examined across online communities.
Other members have also remained silent. Industry insiders suggest that with BTS preparing for a sensitive full-group comeback period, the team may be internally discussing the matter before making any public moves.
BTS is scheduled to release their 5th full-length album ARIRANG on March 20, marking their long-awaited full-unit return. With less than a month until the comeback, fans have expressed disappointment over the timing of the controversy. Many had hoped the group’s return would proceed without distractions, especially after a prolonged hiatus.
As discussions continue to intensify, the key question remains whether this incident will affect BTS’s upcoming promotions—or simply become another moment in the group’s long and closely scrutinized career.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
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