BTS’ Jungkook, the golden maknae of the world-renowned K-pop group BTS, recently found himself in a humorous predicament that has taken the internet by storm. While praising ENHYPEN’s Jay and Jungwon for dancing to his solo single “Seven” on Weverse, he accidentally exposed his private TikTok account.
The accidental revelation
Fans, always on the lookout, quickly noticed that the shared video led them to Jungkook’s private TikTok account, revealing his username as “Ian.” Realizing his mistake, he swiftly changed it to “JK.” But it was too late. Fans had already seen it, and “Ian” began trending on Twitter, including phrases like “Jungkook Ian” and “Mr. Jeon Ian.”
Jungkook’s reaction to the accidental exposure was a mix of embarrassment and humor. He took to Weverse to clarify the situation.
🐰 but now that its known ill just leave it as is kekekekeke its better this way
— 미니융 🧸 (@miiniyoongs) August 1, 2023
He also humorously pleaded with fans not to make fun of his nickname.
[230801 Jungkook Weverse Post]
🐰 ah… im embarrassed…heh ah… dont make fun of me the next time we see each other pic.twitter.com/zi79DwqZBz
— 미니융 🧸 (@miiniyoongs) August 1, 2023
[230801 Jungkook Weverse Post]
🐰 dont make ian jokes….!!!!!!! (in satoori) pic.twitter.com/TUcj21pWU9
— 미니융 🧸 (@miiniyoongs) August 1, 2023
Jungkook and the name “Ian”
Interestingly, the name “Ian” isn’t just a random choice. When BTS appeared on Knowing Brothers in 2017, Jungkook shared that “Ian” was one of the stage names he considered before his debut.
![[EngSub]Knowing Brothers with 'BTS' Ep-94 Part-15](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3g3TIrO4wJw/hqdefault.jpg)
[EngSub]Knowing Brothers with ’BTS’ Ep-94 Part-15
This name even found its way into the BT21 universe, where “Ian” is a member of AT21, BT21’s rival group, and is depicted as Cooky’s nemesis.
BT21 ORIGINAL STORY EP.02 – COOKY & IAN
Fans connected the dots, recalling Jungkook’s previous mentions of the name and its significance in the BT21 universe. The connection between “Ian” and Cooky, Jungkook’s BT21 character, added an interesting layer to the story.
Fan reactions
Fans reacted to the revelation with a mix of surprise, amusement, and affection. Social media was flooded with memes, jokes, and playful banter.
Jungkook accidentally exposing his tiktok account!! His profile tho… from “ian” to “jk” he’s so cuteeee!! 😭💜
JEON IAN!! 🤧 #JUNGKOOK pic.twitter.com/V182aGxsQz
— •ᴗ• GOLDENᵇʸ ʲᵏ (@_kookietokki) August 1, 2023
jungkook after accidentally sharing his private tiktok account pic.twitter.com/sx9Uo103A4
— 🎧 (@hrryinluv) August 1, 2023
🐰 on weverse and TikTok :
Don’t make fun of me.…and here are jungkook’s stan accounts, a sudden massive change of profile pic and user name to Ian 😂
Armys are now the happiest people on earth. Poor Jungkookie. 😜
jungkook ian
Mr. JEON IAN pic.twitter.com/ZVKgJkCR79— JKssi (@myjagiyaJKssi) August 1, 2023
https://twitter.com/prince_min_07/status/1686392217282506753
Some fans even incorporated “Ian” into the Korean word for “sorry,” creating “sorryian” as a playful apology.
K-armys are also teasing/apologizing by using “미이안” (mi-ian) in place of “미안” which means “sorry”
They extended the “i” sound in “mi” and incorporated “이안” (ian) into it 😭 so theyre like “im sorryian for teasing/making jokes” pic.twitter.com/Nt1walEzao— lyssy⁷ (@btsbaragi_jk) August 1, 2023
Despite the initial shock, fans were thrilled to discover Jungkook’s TikTok account. They were glad to see that he followed other HYBE acts like &TEAM, BOYNEXTDOOR, ENHYPEN, LESSERAFIM, NewJeans, SEVENTEEN, TXT, and fromis_9.
Fans also discovered that Jungkook had liked various videos, including dance challenge videos, edits, and even funny memes. In less than nine hours, one of the videos he liked went viral, amassing over 1.1 million views. The video was a funny edit featuring a collage of Jungkook dancing. The BTS star didn’t just like the video. He even commented on it, expressing his amusement with multiple “ㅋs,” a Korean character used to signify laughter.
Better luck next time, Jungkook
This incident has shown fans that there’s no hiding from Jungkook on TikTok. Despite the singer’s initial embarrassment, this amusing mishap brought fans closer to Jungkook, giving them a glimpse into his personal preferences and sense of humor.
It’s safe to say that Jungkook’s TikTok adventure has added another memorable chapter to BTS’ vibrant journey, leaving fans eagerly awaiting his next move on the platform. Whether it’s his love for the name “Ian” or his appreciation for fellow artists, Jungkook continues to captivate fans with his authenticity and charm.
Better luck next time, Jungkook! Your fans are watching. Fortunately, they love you all the more for this delightful mishap. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: Despite Jungkook’s pleas, fans still clowned him for exposing his account. Source: Twitter/@chartjungkook.