Jeon Jung Kook (Korean/Hangul: 전정국; born September 1, 1997 in Busan, South Korea), known monomously as Jungkook (stylized as Jung Kook) , is a South Korean singer, dancer, composer, and main vocalist of South Korean boy group.

He rose to prominence as a member and vocalist of the South Korean boy band BTS (Hangul: 방탄소년단), under Big Hit Entertainment.

Debuted with BTS on June 13, 2013, with the extended play 2 COOL 4 SKOOL and the title track No More Dream

He has performed three solo songs as part of BTS' discography— "Begin" in 2016, "Euphoria" in 2018, and "My Time" in 2020—all of which charted on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. He also recorded the soundtrack song "Stay Alive" for the BTS-based webtoon 7Fates: Chakho.
In 2022, he was featured on American singer Charlie Puth's single "Left and Right", which peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Later that year, he became the first South Korean artist to release an official song for the FIFA World Cup soundtrack with "Dreamers", which he subsequently performed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony. In 2023, Jungkook released his debut solo single "Seven" featuring Latto, which broke streaming and chart records, debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, the Global 200, and the Global Excl. US charts, making him the first Korean solo artist to do so. His follow-up single "3D" featuring Jack Harlow reached the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 and made Jungkook the first South Korean solo artist to achieve two consecutive top-five entries on the UK Singles Chart.

Jungkook's 'GOLDEN' , released in November 2023, is his highly anticipated solo debut album. This album showcases his versatility as an artist, exploring various genres and highlighting his vocal prowess. 'GOLDEN ' is a collection of pop tracks with a touch of R&B and dance influences, reflecting Jungkook's musical tastes and artistic vision. The album explores themes of love, passion, and ambition, offering a glimpse into Jungkook's personal and artistic journey.

'GOLDEN' achieved remarkable success, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, the highest debut for a K-pop solo album at the time. It also topped the Billboard World Albums chart and achieved significant sales globally. The album's pre-release singles, "Seven" (featuring Latto) and "3D" (featuring Jack Harlow), both achieved massive commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Seven" also broke records for the fastest song to reach number one on Spotify's Global Chart. GOLDEN's success solidified Jungkook's status as a global pop star and demonstrated his strong solo potential.


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