BTS' Jungkook shuts down criticism on singing explicit songs, says ' I'm 26 years old'

Since entering BTS's "second chapter," fans have witnessed the group members - RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook - venturing into more mature themes and musical concepts. They've embraced risks and explored various music genres.

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Recently, BTS's Jungkook unveiled his latest solo single, "3D," featuring American rapper Jack Harlow. In support of the release, he hosted two out of three official listening parties on Stationhead, where he engaged with fans for extended sessions, fielding questions and participating in conversations.

Throughout both live streams, Jungkook garnered attention for his sincere and poised responses, adeptly navigating tricky comments from online users and demonstrating a maturity that earned widespread praise.

Jungkook specifically highlighted his desire to reveal a more mature aspect to ARMYs with his debut solo single, "SEVEN," expressing his enthusiasm for delivering a performance that mirrors his personal growth.

During his initial Stationhead listening party, Jungkook playfully addressed concerns about embracing more mature and explicit content. He humorously reminded online users that he is not entirely innocent, stating, "Guys, I’m not all that innocent. I’m not a holy pure person. Like, I know what I know. I mean, I’m 26 years old, now that my birthday’s passed."

He further added that as an adult, he enjoys indulging in alcohol, knows how to have fun, and maintains a strong work ethic when it's time to focus on his professional endeavours.