Jungkook Discusses ‘Seven’s Explicit Lyrics, His ’So What’ Attitude Toward Artistic Risk, and Journey of Growth Beyond BTS
- riya siddacharjee
- Apr 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 23
In a recent Rolling Stone group interview, BTS’s youngest member Jungkook reflected on his music, his growing global fame, and the bold creative choices shaping his solo era, all while maintaining a striking sense of humility despite his rapid rise as a global pop force.
“Honestly, I can’t really think of myself as a pop star just yet,” he says. “But I’m very grateful that I get asked about it that way, and that fans think of me that way. So I want to keep doing better, so that I can feel like a star for myself. Someday!”
At 28, Jungkook has already pushed into territory few K-pop soloists reach. His track “Seven", featuring Latto, became one of the most-streamed songs globally in 2023, partly due to its unusually explicit lyrics, including: “I’ll be f*ckin’ you right/Seven days a week.” He said he felt no embarrassment about the creative direction. “I wasn’t embarrassed,” Jungkook says of the lyrics. “I just felt, ‘So what?’”
The song’s release also sparked internal discussions behind the scenes, where BTS leader RM stepped in during label concerns about the language. “I told the label, ‘Please don’t change! Why not? He’s all grown up. He can sing an f-word.’” RM’s intervention helped preserve the original artistic intent.
Jung-kook also opened up about his time in the military, where he worked in the kitchen preparing meals for soldiers. “What I really felt was that I really want to perform,” he says. “I want to sing. ‘Augh, I can’t wait to leave! I want to get out and dance!’ That’s all I thought about.”
Even as his solo identity sharpens, fans have continued to rally behind his evolution, closely following each release and performance milestone. Industry watchers also note how his transition from group member to global solo act has expanded BTS’s overall reach rather than diminishing it.
A New Chapter of Confidence and Global Ambition
Looking ahead, BTS is currently on a world tour following a four-year hiatus, marking a major return to the global stage. After wrapping a three-day concert run in South Korea, the group has now launched a multi-leg international tour that will stretch across Asia, North America, and Europe, with performances scheduled in multiple countries and spanning dozens of shows through next year.
The tour is being seen as one of their most expansive global circuits yet, as the group reconnects with audiences worldwide after years focused on solo work and military service. Industry anticipation is high, with each stop expected to draw massive stadium crowds and renewed international attention.
Together, the run signals not just a comeback, but a full-scale global reset for BTS, as they prepare to once again take over stages across continents and reignite the scale of their worldwide presence.
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