Jungkook on “Suchwita”: The Biggest Moments From His Sit-Down With SUGA

BTS‘s Jungkook recently graced the set of bandmate SUGA‘s talk show, Suchwita. His appearance was a delightful mix of in-depth discussions, lighthearted moments, and surprises. Here are five of our favorite moments from the episode.

[슈취타] EP.15 SUGA with Jung Kook

SUGA’s Close Call with “SEVEN”

In June 2022, BTS announced a temporary hiatus from group activities, allowing members to enlist in the South Korean military and work on solo projects. That led to a slowdown in Jungkook‘s public appearances, sparking concerns among fans about his lack of schedules, particularly after his FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 performance in November.

Jungkook confessed to SUGA that he thoroughly enjoyed his break. Part of him wanted it to go on for a little longer. But listening to “Seven” for the first time prompted Jungkook to get back on the horse. He admitted that he might’ve continued to lie low if it weren’t for the song. SUGA playfully remarked that he would have sung the song himself if Jungkook hadn’t taken it.

The Story Behind Jungkook’s World Cup Performance

Last November, Jungkook became the first Korean artist to perform at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 opening ceremony. Behind-the-scenes videos of Jungkook‘s preparations for the performance revealed a challenging situation. He received the choreography for the opening ceremony only after arriving in Qatar.

On Suchwita, Jungkook revealed the reason for the last-minute choreography. He arrived in Qatar several days before the event and learned he wasn’t supposed to dance during the show. But feeling it would be weird if he didn’t dance, Jungkook asked for the choreography video. He taught himself the routine and then collaborated with the dancers. He changed parts of the choreography, guiding them through different formations. And, as the old saw goes, the rest is history. SUGA expressed his admiration for Jungkook‘s resourcefulness and talent, labeling him a “total superstar.”

A Touching Revelation about Jin

Jungkook and SUGA opened up about longing for live performances. But they also acknowledged the unfortunate reality that doing concerts as a whole group isn’t possible for them right now. 

The most touching revelation came when SUGA mentioned Jin‘s feelings. Despite being away from the group due to his military service, Jin shares their yearning to perform. SUGA shared that Jin called him, expressing his desire to be on stage. Jungkook confirmed SUGA‘s statements, revealing that Jin had said as much in their group chat.

Jungkook’s Future Plans

Jungkook also shared his future plans during the episode. He disclosed that he has another single ready to go, followed by the release of a mini album in November. Fans were pleased to hear about the golden maknae’s projects. Although Jungkook admitted that he has yet to start working on the songs for the mini album, his dedication to delivering quality music reassures fans that the wait will be worth it.

Discussing the success of his debut single, “Seven,” and his aspirations for the next one, Jungkook expressed his desire to find a song his fans will love as much as they loved “Seven.” While he hasn’t found it yet, knowing his perfectionism, fans can expect another musical masterpiece.

Jungkook’s Noraebang Session

SUGA prepared a karaoke machine for his dongsaeng. Known for his passing for singing, on and off stage, Jungkook often treats fans to impromptu karaoke performances through late-night Weverse lives. When he was on Suchwita, Jungkook showed off his chops by covering Sung Si Kyung‘s “The Road To Me” and “That That,” a song SUGA did with PSY.

As the episode ended, it was revealed that SUGA went straight home after filming while Jungkook stayed behind. He made the most of the karaoke machine his hyung set up. The staff later released a 15-minute “noraebang” (“karaoke” in Korean) clip to treat ARMY to more of Jungkook‘s delightful covers as the youngest member of BTS had fun singing his heart out.

[슈취타] Jung Kook Noraebang Clip

Jungkook‘s appearance on Suchwita gave fans entertainment and a peek at the other side of BTS. From SUGA‘s near miss with “Seven” to Jungkook‘s future plans, this episode had many memorable moments that fans will cherish for a long time. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: For Jungkook, this episode was a long time coming. Source: Twitter/@bts_bighit.