Translation of selected parts from jungkookās live (2026.02.26)
"I donāt know. This isnāt something Iāve discussed with the company or anything. Itās just that Iām feeling a bit frustrated. I know saying this will probably cause me more trouble, butā¦ I donāt know.
Iām just someone who really loves singing, loves music, loves the stage, loves hearing your cheers, loves seeing you all. Iām someone who wants to be candid/frank. If Iāve done something wrong, I want to be able to admit it. I donāt know. You guys, the people who support meā(*talking to himself) so bad at talking, you idiotāthere are many people who support me, and there are also all very diverse people out there. But, still, thereās ARMY, right? And within those who are part of ARMY, there are many different kinds of people. What I want to tell you is thisāthough I canāt say it directly, itās sensitive.
Thereās nothing that can replace you. What I mean is, without you guysāah, damn, I donāt even know how to put this, Iām sorry everyoneāif I didnāt have ARMY, if ARMY didnāt existā¦ even so, sure, I might still feel hāno not happinessā, I might still feel joy in certain moments, I might still have pleasure, in certain moments, just in those fleeting moments. Of course, in the grand scheme of things, there must be lots of things I learn as I live my life. Even if you don't understand, I don't know, I'll just put it in my way of saying it.
The reason I want to sing well, is it for my family? No. Is it for the people I like? No. Is it because of the members? No. The reason I want to dance well, the reason I listen to musicāitās not because of the members, not because of the people I like, and not because of my family. Iām a very simple person. I donāt really listen to music in my daily life. I only listen to it because I want to get better. Because I donāt want to fall behind. I donāt even know what Iām talking about anymore. Iām just stuck. Thereās really only one reason why I want to do well. Just one. You guys love me, and naturally there are more who do. But putting that aside, the people who actually make me want to do something, who create that desire in meā¦ itās really only you guys, the people watching this live right now.
I know there are many people who donāt support me, who hate me, who want to tear me down, or even want me dead. There probably are many who hate me. So what? I donāt care. I have those who have supported meāthose who recognize that I think for myself and that Iām a person with a sincere heart. No, but, if I say it that way, it feels like Iām being too selfish. Thatās not it either. People can get hurt, they can get hurt because of me. Itās not that I donāt understand that, so I donāt know how to say this. Iām not good with words like Namjoon hyung. I donāt know what to do. Iām not someone who reads a lot, and Iām not someone who speaks logically and precisely. I just want my heart to be deliveredāf*ckāwhat should I do? This is so annoying. These days, while preparing things, my thoughts and my personality have changed much. Iām just feeling overwhelmed. I donāt know how I should say what I want to say. This is driving me crazy. It's annoying.
The reason I sing and danceālike Iāve always said in interviewsāis because there are people watching. If no oneās watching, why would I sing or dance? Thatās true, isn't it? If no oneās watching, why would I write songs? Thereās no reason to. Thatās the one thing I wanted to say. Everything I doāhow I move, what I want to do, what I have to doāitās not because Iām completely free* (Note: doing whatever I please). Itās because you guys are waiting for me. Iām not asking you to acknowledge this. I just wanted to say it. Thatās all. You donāt even have to understand.
I should probably delete this live. I justā¦ I donāt know. Letās delete it. Itāll probably end up on YouTube. Ah, I shouldnāt have done this live, why did I? So annoying. Iām sorry, everyone. I donāt know. I guess I was just holding a lot in. Iām human too. Iām someone with a limit to how much I can handle. Iām the type of person whose frustrations overflow once time passes. I donāt know. I just want to enjoy. Though itās probably not possible. I know all too well that I live a more comfortable life than others. Iām sorry for starting this live before I had my thoughts organized. I wish I could say it clearly, but I donāt fully understand my emotions. Anyway, putting all that aside. To all ARMYs who have come to this live and are leaving comments, and even to those who might be leaving hate commentsāthank you all, because itās still a form of interest. Iāll leave this here. Is it because the comeback is coming soon that I have so many thoughts? I donāt lack confidence. The music turned out great."
*note: for this part, taking a single sentence out of context doesnāt do him justice; focus on his overall intentāwhich is to emphasize just how much armys truly mean to him
ā¢ jungkook on the company
Does this make the company look too terrible? Itās not like the company did anything really wrong. Theyāve always tried to stay balanced and to take care, and Iām actually really grateful for them. Theyāre the ones who catch things I might overlook. So please donāt hate the company too much. Theyāre genuinely good people. Itās just that they try to keep me in check so I donāt go overboard. The companyās full of good people. Thatās the case, at least in terms of myself.
Iām a musician, Iām an idol, and Iām at the very center of K-pop. If it were just me, if I were a solo artist, someone working on my own, I probably would have said what was on my mind without worrying about anything. In a way, even now, you could say Iām being mindful of the company's position. I donāt really know, honestly.
ā¢ how busy jungkook has been lately
I've been incredibly busy lately. I didn't have any time to rest in February. I didn't even have time to visit the dermatologist or get a scalp treatment; that's how packed my schedule was. I was really, really busy in February. And March? I'll be busy in March too. Since the comeback is just around the corner, I have so much to prepare.
Actually, I want to talk about this too. I want to talk about smoking. (friend: you don't smoke) I don't smoke anymore. But still. Why can't I talk about this? I'm thirty years old now. Right? Or, am I wrong? (brother: being careful is always good) Well, since I don't smoke anymore. I used to smoke. I smoked quite a lot. But I really put in the effort and quit. I want to talk about this kind of thingā¦ The moment I bring it up, the company will probably panic. There are all these things about smoking and all (*from the company side). āāā *note: earlier in the live, his friend started smoking off-camera. jk jokingly nagged them to stop, which brought up the topic of smoking twice and eventually led to the above conversation
jungkook began the livestream when he was with his friend and his brother. their dynamic appeared casual and playful (joking around, using blunt expressions in a playful way), as is common among close friends and there were moments where the contrast between that private tone and the setting of a live felt noticeable. the exchange below suggests that dynamic.
ā£ The way I act with you guys (=armys) feels awkward to them. I think theyāre kind of watching themselves because of it.
ā£ Itās a bit weird talking about this (=him talking to armys) with you guys (=friend and brother) right here. Iām so used to you that I almost start swearing.
