⋆˙⟡ — instantly remembered the vid when bangtan went to drop off jungkook together on the 1st day of his highschool. Oh who much they love him and how much he's their baby 🥹💕 The Rolling Stone solo interview featuring Jungkook for the May 2026 cover story offers a profoundly intimate look at an artist who, despite his global "pop star" status, remains refreshingly grounded and relentlessly self-critical. Published on April 20, 2026, the video captures Jungkook reflecting on his journey from a solo powerhouse back into the BTS fold for their new album Arirang, where he admits to having "regrets" about not contributing even more during the two-month production cycle despite his standout work on tracks like "Hooligan. He speaks with striking honesty about his perceived limitations, identifying a mastery of English as the final "breakthrough" he needs to truly feel like a star in his own right, even mentioning his trials with learning apps like Duolingo. Addressing fan critiques regarding the Western pop influence in his solo work and the desire for more self-penned tracks, he explains that his choices were driven by a desire for speed and quality at that specific moment, while humorously noting that his "S" MBTI type makes imaginative storytelling a challenge. Jungkook’s perspective on his military service is equally revealing; he describes it as the only time he was truly away from music, a period that didn't just form his identity but intensified his desperate "itch" to get back on stage and dance. Perhaps most endearing is his refusal to feel burdened by his "Golden Maknae" title; unlike historical figures who chafed at being the youngest, Jungkook embraces the role, stating he feels most comfortable and at peace being the youngest in both his family and the group. This interview portrays a Jungkook who is "slow as a turtle" but constantly evolving, a man who forgets the stresses of the past to stay perpetually open and carefree as he enters this new chapter of his career. ₊ ⊹ follow @minsversee for more ᵎᵎ .⋆⤿no reposts & remakes are allowed ──── ୨୧ ──── #bts #jungkook #arirang #minsversee - @minsversee