On January 20, the BTS fan community was rocked by news involving Jungkook, the group’s golden maknae. Jungkook, who enlisted in the South Korean military under the buddy system alongside bandmate Jimin, found himself at the center of an alleged privacy breach scandal.
A netizen using the handle @DavyWer claimed on X (formerly Twitter) that a senior member of Jungkook’s military unit had leaked the idol’s military diary on Instagram. This diary, supposedly intended for an internal Korean military platform, wasn’t meant for public consumption. The netizen explained they found out about the leak through a friend from South Korea. They added that the senior responsible for it could face arrest and reprimand under military law.
The senior’s intention for leaking the diary, whether malicious or otherwise, remains unknown. However, BTS fans, known for being fiercely protective of the members, have expressed concerns about Jungkook’s safety during his military service. The incident has sparked a broader discussion about the privacy of celebrities in general. It has also led to calls for restraint in sharing military-related content featuring celebrities, citing potential risks to their well-being.
Did Jungkook actually keep a diary?
However, some ARMYs suspect @DavyWer’s story is fake—as is the diary allegedly belonging to Jungkook. They raised doubts about its authenticity, noting that it’s not handwritten and questioning its style and tone. This skepticism has led to the belief that it could have been written by anyone, as it doesn’t actually sound like the “Standing Next to You” singer wrote it.
It’s important to note that South Korean men serving in the military are not required to keep diaries to be uploaded to a military platform. Military service in South Korea, mandatory for all male citizens, encompasses a variety of duties determined by the service branch and whether the duty is active or non-active. But keeping a diary isn’t part of these duties. This lends credence to the theory that @DavyWer’s story might actually be fake.
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This incident is not the first time rumors have circulated about Jungkook. Fans hope that he can complete his military service peacefully and without further unwarranted attention. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: News of the leak upset ARMYs until they realized it may be a hoax. Source: Weverse.