BTS's Jungkook Sets All-Time Weverse Record with Surprise Holiday Live – Surpasses 20.2 Million Views

■ Achieving a Historic Viewership Record

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BTS's Jungkook broke the all-time Weverse viewership record with a surprise live broadcast during his holiday, reaffirming his unparalleled global influence.

The broadcast recorded a cumulative real-time view count of 20.2 million, marking the highest Weverse viewership since its launch in 2019.

Jungkook also received an astounding 2.92 billion hearts, reflecting the passionate support of his fans.

This achievement significantly surpassed his previous record of 16 million views, set last year, further demonstrating his ever-growing influence.

Jungkook shared his excitement, saying, “I checked and was told I could go live, so I turned on Weverse during my holiday because I wanted to see everyone.”

■ Meticulous Preparation Despite Being on Holiday

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Even during his break, Jungkook's dedication to his fans shone through.

‍“I thought I might want to go live during this holiday, so I adjusted my schedule. I ran every day and did weight training to prepare,”

he revealed. His professionalism enabled him to deliver a polished performance featuring over 30 live songs.

■ Communicating Through Diverse Cover Performances

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Jungkook showcased his vast musical range with covers spanning multiple genres.

Starting with Taeyeon’s “To. X”, he performed Block B’s “Where You At”, Rosé’s “APT.”, and ILLIT’s “Magnetic”, demonstrating his versatility.

Notably, he paid tribute to K-pop pioneers by singing G-Dragon's “Niliria” and “Who You?” He also highlighted BTS's teamwork by covering Jin's “I’ll Be There” and V’s “Winter Ahead”.

■ Growth as a Solo Artist

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Toward the end of the broadcast, Jungkook performed hits from his solo album GOLDEN, including the title track “Standing Next to You” and “3D”.

This performance reaffirmed his successful trajectory as a solo artist.

Closing with a hummed rendition of “Don’t Go” by Skrillex, Justin Bieber, and Don Toliver, Jungkook showcased his prowess as a global artist.

■ Dominating Social Media

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Jungkook's impact continued even after the broadcast ended.

Related hashtags and song titles dominated the top trends on X (formerly Twitter), further highlighting his far-reaching influence beyond the Weverse platform.

■ Extending Global Achievements

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The success of this live broadcast aligns with Jungkook’s recent global milestones.

His double win at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards and placement at No. 60 on Billboard's Year-End Top Artists chart underscore his rising global prominence.

■ Setting a New Standard for K-Pop Communication

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Jungkook's live broadcast transcended traditional fan interactions, offering a new standard for how K-pop artists can engage their audience.

Despite being on holiday, his meticulous preparation and desire to deliver high-quality content exemplify his professionalism as an artist.

His selection of diverse cover songs and his impressive live performance skills once again solidified his musical capabilities.

Furthermore, his respectful tribute to senior artists demonstrated his humility and maturity as a K-pop star, earning praise for both his artistry and character.

Jungkook’s surprise broadcast not only delighted fans worldwide but also marked another milestone in redefining artist-fan communication in the K-pop industry.