8 December 2025<\/time>\n <\/p>\nJung Kook feels he needs to show himself more “love and care”.<\/p>\n
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Jung Kook on the February\/March\u00a0cover of Rolling Stone UK magazine \/ Credit: Tayo Kuku Jr.<\/p>\n
\nThe 26-year-old K-pop megastar is trying to look after himself better and “exercising and maintaining healthy habits” have provided a positive start to his self-care journey. <\/p>\n
\nWhen asked if he feels “closer to himself” yet in an interview with the February\/March issue of Rolling Stone UK magazine, he said: “Honestly, I don\u2019t think I\u2019m that close to myself yet. But hearing this question makes me realise I need to love and care for myself more. <\/p>\n
\n“Exercising and maintaining healthy habits \u2013 that\u2019s part of the routine of loving myself.”<\/p>\n
\nBTS star Jung has had a massive 2025, with his debut solo track Seven, passing over 2.5 billion streams on Spotify, and cementing himself as one of the most-streamed K-pop solo acts ever with more than 9.4 billion streams.<\/p>\n
\nAnd Jung admits the positive reaction to his solo debut hit – which also topped the global charts, including the US Billboard Hot 100 – gave him a huge confidence boost.<\/p>\n
\nHe explained: “Everything felt like a hassle, [Then] Seven made me want to get back to it. I really loved Seven and felt confident performing it, but I was still surprised by how well it was received. <\/p>\n
\n“That reaction gave me even more confidence.\u201d <\/p>\n
\nIn 2022, BTS had to put their careers on hold due to 18 months of military service – which is compulsory for all able-bodied men in South Korea.<\/p>\n
\nIn July 2025, the boy band – formed of Jung Kook, Jin, 33, Suga, 32, J-Hope, 31, RM, 31, Jimin, 30, and 29 year old V – reunited and revealed they are working on a new album, set for release in spring 2026, with a world tour to follow.<\/p>\n
\nWith BTS creating new music, Jung Kook is evaluating himself on whether he will create new solo material.<\/p>\n
\nThe star explained: “This is a time where I can evaluate whether I can take another leap forward. <\/p>\n
\n“Rather than doing the same kind of performances or similar songs repeatedly, I\u2019m trying new things and continuing to evolve so I can show different sides of myself.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nAnd Jung Kook wants to go beyond boundaries with his career.<\/p>\n
\nSpeaking about moving forward as an artist, he said: “I\u2019ve always pursued change. I want to be an artist who doesn\u2019t get dragged by the flow, but creates the flow. I don\u2019t want to be confined – I want to be an artist without limits.”<\/p>\n
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