BTS’ Jungkook turns 24—and Filipino ARMYs celebrate his birthday in the most Pinoy way possible
Jeon Jungkook a.k.a BTS “Golden Maknae” turned 24 on Wednesday, Sept. 1, and Filipino fans know the best way to celebrate.
BTS’ Jungkook welcomed his birthday with a mini-concert on Korean video streaming platform V Live, trending hashtags on social media, a self-composed song for ARMYs, and memorable virtual events by fans to mark his special day.
Filipino ARMYs made sure to celebrate the K-pop superstar’s 24th birthday in the most Pinoy way possible.
Birthday salubong
Jungkook spent the first few hours of his birthday holding a mini-concert for fans on V Live. He also serenaded them with an on-the-spot composed song using the lyrics they wrote themselves.
The K-pop superstar also did his own rendition of popular BTS songs like Paradise, Spring Day, Zero O’clock (00:00), and more.
Filipino ARMYs organized a birthday salubong at midnight to celebrate Jungkook’s birthday on V Live. The two-hour video garnered 20 million viewers worldwide.
Birthday candles for a special boy
Jungkook wrapped up his birthday video by blowing out the candles on a cake given by his fellow member J-Hope. Filipino ARMYs couldn’t help but join in on social media.
@lisna1954 Balas @himynameisa_ happy birthday JK ? #jk #jungkook #jkbirthday #bts #fyp
♬ original sound - ??????
No cake? No problem. This Filipino ARMY lit a candle on her sandwich to join the birthday boy in blowing his cake.
happy jungkook day !! ♡ pic.twitter.com/DbdxKlqdnn
— gab ☻ JK DAY ! (@jeonzcards) September 1, 2021
@jeonzcards shared her own version of a “Happy Jungkook Day” cake on Twitter.
still with you + euphoria inspired cake for jungkook's birthday!! ♡ #HappyJungkookDay ♥️ pic.twitter.com/hqNYvLAiRo
— JUNGKOOK DAY (@angelicskv) September 1, 2021
@angelicskv also posted two birthday cakes that were inspired by popular BTS songs Still With You and Euphoria on Twitter.
Fanmade artworks by Filipino ARMYs
Of course, what better way to show your appreciation for BTS’ Jungkook than through art? A Filipina ARMY created a colorful “Kook Gallery” inspired by the K-pop idol’s artworks on Instagram.
@artbyrip43 made a fan-edit of Jungkook “enjoying” his birthday handaan which includes Filipino food on Instagram.
@niakie.meow Okay ami you know the drill. Hope you like it! #HappyJungkookDay #BTS #BTSARMY // Goodluck! ? | @bts_official_bighit
♬ Your eyes tell - BTS
However, this Filipina ARMY stole the show with her eye-catching Jungkook-inspired graffiti on UP Diliman’s Freedom Wall.
JUNGKOOK'S BIRTHDAY ADS AT EDSA, PHILIPPINES. pic.twitter.com/rrw2JM8jkx
— reiko (@kookvbfs_) September 1, 2021
An e-billboard ad for Jungkook’s birthday was also spotted by a Filipino fan on EDSA.
Happy 24th birthday, Jungkook! (Carl Ferando and Paulina Romarate)
Banner and thumbnail photos from @Vliveofficial and @jeonzcards on Twitter, @artbyrip43 on Instagram, and screengrabs from VLive
