Official Biography of Jeon Jungkook (전정국) Jeon Jungkook was born on September 1, 1997, in Busan, South Korea. On the eve of his birthday in 1.09. 2026, the artist is nearly 29 years old (international age). During his youth, he dedicated himself intensely to sports and aspired to become a professional badminton player, drawing direct inspiration from South Korean Olympic champion Lee Yong-dae. His passion for music came later, after watching a televised performance by the artist G-Dragon (from the group BigBang). In 2011, at the age of 13, he auditioned for the talent show Superstar K3. Although eliminated, his vocal potential drew proposals from seven different entertainment agencies. He chose to sign with Big Hit Entertainment, won over by the talent of the rapper and future group leader, RM. During the summer of 2012, the agency sent him to Los Angeles to perfect his training in urban dance. Jungkook made his official debut on June 13, 2013, as the main vocalist, lead dancer, and center of BTS. His absolute versatility quickly earned him the status of the "Golden Maknae". Alongside his career, he graduated from the School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA) in 2017, followed by a university degree in Broadcasting and Entertainment from Global Cyber University in 2022. In parallel with music, he developed rigorous skills as a director and video editor. Under the banner of his own facilities, Golden Closet Studios, he scripted, filmed, and entirely edited the G.C.F (Golden Closet Film) short film series broadcast on the BANGTANTV YouTube channel. His official web filmography from this era includes cult episodes: G.C.F in Tokyo (2017), Osaka (2018), USA (2018), Saipan (2018), Newark (2018), 3J Practice (2018), and Helsinki (2019). This expertise earned him the role of head director for the official music video of BTS's Life Goes On in 2020. The year 2022 marked the assertion of his individual identity on an international scale: November 2022: He performed the official anthem Dreamers at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Qatar; November 2023: He released his first solo studio album, entirely in English, titled GOLDEN. This historic album was driven by global hit singles such as Seven (feat. Latto), 3D (with Jack Harlow), Standing Next to You, and many others. Seven established itself as the fastest song in history to cross the milestone of one billion streams on Spotify and reached the number one spot on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album also includes prestigious collaborations such as Closer to You (with Major Lazer) and Please Don't Change (with DJ Snake). In accordance with his country's legal obligations, Jungkook began his military service on December 12, 2023, enlisting simultaneously with Jimin through the "companion-in-arms" (Buddy) recruitment system. Assigned to the 5th Infantry Division of the Army, his official commercial and artistic activities were frozen for 18 months. Jungkook completed his military obligations and was officially discharged on June 11, 2025. Barely 10 days after his release from the army, Jungkook reunited directly with Jimin for an intensive international shooting trip. This filming gave birth to the sequel of their hit web travel and streaming show "Are You Sure?!" (broadcast on Disney+). The cameras followed them in close camaraderie through the landscapes of Switzerland (Zermatt, Zurich), before flying out for sunny sessions in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Starting from the second half of 2025, Jungkook immersed himself intensively in studio preparation for BTS's grand return.The group released their long-awaited new studio album, titled ARIRANG. Jungkook was deeply involved in the creative process of this major record, which instantly became a massive hit worldwide. The "ARIRANG World Tour". To accompany the album, the group launched their gigantic global stadium tour. At nearly 29 years old, Jungkook is at the absolute peak of art! #JUNGKOOK #BTS #VITAMIN JK#JUNGKOOK FOREVER - @edarmyeu