Birthday Special: Times Jeon Jungkook proved why he is BTS`s Golden Maknae

Updated On: 26 August, 2023 10:06 PM IST | Harshita Kale

BTS`s youngest member, Jungkook will be celebrating his 26th birthday on September 1st. According to Korean culture, the youngest in a family or group the `maknae`. Jeon Jungkook, being the youngest member of BTS has been dubbed `Golden Maknae` by the fandom because of his diverse range of talents. Take a look at his treasure trove of gifts and skills - from painting and photography to performing and cooking - not to mention his adorable personality and kindness that make him `golden` and truly one of a kind

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BTS`s youngest member, Jungkook will be celebrating his 26th birthday on September 1st. According to Korean culture, the youngest in a family or group the `maknae`. Jeon Jungkook, being the youngest member of BTS has been dubbed `Golden Maknae` by the fandom because of his diverse range of talents. Take a look at his treasure trove of gifts and skills - from painting and photography to performing and cooking - not to mention his adorable personality and kindness that make him `golden` and truly one of a kind

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ARMYs are no secret to the fact that Jungkook excels at any kind of physical activity or sport. He helped BTS wing the gold medal at the Idol Star Athletics Championships three years in a row!

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Eyes on the prize - bull`s eye is what Jungkook had his eyes set on. It`s not just super-speed running that BTS`s `Kookie` rabbit is an ace at - he absolutely shone at the archery events in the championship as well

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In an episode of BTS`s variety show, `Run! BTS,` the septet split into teams for a showdown at a bowling alley. Look at how classy Jungkook`s bowling stance is!

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Jungkook is known to be not just a jack, but a near-master of several trades. He often devotes his leisure time to learning new sports to keep himself in shape, and has even admitted to how fitness helps him de-stress and unwind after a long day. This video of Jungkook boxing with his trainer definitely set Twitter abuzz

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BTS`s 2021 hit summer single, `Butter` blew ARMYs minds for more than one reason - no it was not just Taehyung`s toned biceps or Jimin`s rainbow-coloured hair, but Jungkook taking the hanstand to new levels by creating a `7` on one hand! The Golden Maknae sure knows how to keep showing his love for his group in innovative ways    

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Jungkook has endearingly been dubbed as BTS`s `muscle bunny` for his discipline and commitment when it comes to fitness and his workout regimen. In a funny BTS group dinner, JK mentioned that 100 pushups was part of his daily routine to which Suga remarked - "This guys pushes himself up and down against the floor a hundred times? I don`t even curl my arms that much!"

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Jungkook is also known for his love and patience for animals. He adopted and fostered a rescue dog initially. Later, he also extended his family with his pet Doberman, `Bam` - who joined the roster of the group`s elite and cute pets like Suga`s dog, Holly and Taehyung`s Pomerian, Yeontan

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BTS`s JK was always a prodigious talent when it came to all things musical. Taehyung has often stated that he used to play the saxophone as a high school student - and this moment captured him trying to teach the instrument to Jungkook on a reality show. However, what blew ARMY away was that Jungkook surpassed even Taehyung`s abilities - and all on the first try!

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Jungkook has been learning several instruments over the years - including the guitar and drums

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Jungkook recently released his debut solo digital single, `Seven` which has been winning hearts (and ears) all over the world. But even before his journey as a solo artist, Jungkook was a maestro when it came to vocals, visuals and performance. He co-produced and co-wrote beautiful songs like Euphoria, My Time and Magic Shop as well as the hauntingly whimsical piano ballad, `Still With You`

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Over the past few years with BTS`s phenomenal global rise, Jungkook`s talents as a vocalist and performer have increasingly been acknowledged and acclaimed at the international level. He performed his solo song, `Dreamers` at the Qatar FIFA World Cup earlier this year. And his hyungs supported him throughout, of course, even watching it live and posting photohgraphs of the television on Instagram, taking pride in how far the once camera-shy Golden Maknae has come 

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Jungkook is undoubtedly the most low-maintenance and self-sufficient member of BTS, despite being their youngest member. He often flaunts his exceptional cooking skills, and even makes food for his members. Apart from making a mean ramen, Jungkook whipped up some quick and delicious meals for his team during BTS`s pandemic reality show, `In the Soop`

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There`s a running joke in BTS that Jungkook is above average at almost everything he does, even if he is trying it on the first go. Who catches a fish with their bare hands?

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Speaking of bare hands, Jungkook has some unique and eccentric talents up his sleeve that simultaneous terrorize his hyungs and also make them call on him for help. A funny moment was when Jin got scared of Jungkook because he peeled a pineapple, once again single-handedly and bare-handed!

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BTS became each other`s family through life`s ups and downs and were there to celebrate each other`s personal and professional milestones. Here is BTS enjoying some delicious jajangmyeon to commemorate Jungkook`s graduation

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Jungkook has an array of talents - and has even inherited stunning artistic abilities from his family

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He painted these landscapes on `In the Soop` in a matter of minutes - without any real training or practice! Namjoon, who was patiently working away at a tediou dot-style painting exclaimed, `I really want to know what is in Jungkook`s genes." Us too, RM, us too

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Jungkook may be the most reliable youngest member that his members lean on - but they make sure their Golden Maknae gets his fair share of pampering too. For JK`s first birthday with the group, they surprised him with a cake, music and a party - all amidst a hectic pratice schedule 

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Take a look at this absolutely adorable bedtime photo of the Maknae line - Jimin, Taehyung and Jungkook. These three were probably exhausted from long hours of practice!

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Jungkook never let go of a chance to play the maknae card and extract privileges of being the youngest from his hyungs - from eating free meals off of the members` credit cards, to borrowing their clothes and being the cute center of attention, especially during the group`s rookie days. But of course, BTS loved doing it all for their very own Golden Maknae. As leader RM always says, "Without you, Jungkook, there would be no BTS"

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