Do you see any similarities?
A lookalike contest was recently announced BTS‘S Jungkook would have been held. According to the posters released, the winner will receive a “$20 CASH PRIZE + A BOTTLE OF SOJU.”
A Jungkook lookalike competition will be held on November 24th. pic.twitter.com/klv4E2c1yX
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) November 19, 2024
Lookalike contests have become trendy after a recent Timothee Chalamet the lookalike contest went viral, with the actor himself appearing.
Timothée Chalamet makes a surprise appearance at a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in New York.
— PopBase (@PopBase) October 27, 2024
the winner of the Timothée Chalamet lookalike competition pic.twitter.com/DSSEcjvgN8
— wintermorningz (@wintermorningz) October 27, 2024
As soon as news of the potential Jungkook lookalike contest broke, ARMYs made it viral by sharing their predictions on who has the potential to win.
Jungkook Lookalike Contest: https://t.co/ieaeOo2tG6 pic.twitter.com/8zk67r69it
— bay (@prettymaknaejk) November 19, 2024
no but he’s really amazing, how exactly can he look like Jungkook??!!pic.twitter.com/TmTmpgjtXC
— kookoo⁷ ⁱˢ ʰᵃᵖᵖʸ☃️ (@purple4_u) April 20, 2023
Someone tell enhypen’s Heeseung, bnd’s Jaehyun, txt’s Soobin and Taehyun, and twice’s Jihyo that there’s a Jungkook lookalike contest https://t.co/txKMfGd9Ex
— shai ⁷ 🍙 (@snowducktan) November 19, 2024
The long-awaited contest was held on November 24 at Ping Tom Park in Chicago.
winners of the Jungkook lookalike contest! 🏆💛 pic.twitter.com/41vyZKE21y
— ajk⋆ (@archiveforJK) November 24, 2024
Ultimately, content creator Andrea Alessandrowhose fans have long seen a resemblance between him and Jungkook, won. He and his sisters (Ashley and Amber) traveled to Chicago just for the event. Previously, they shared a TikTok, showing the process of helping his likeness by drawing on Jungkook’s hand tattoos.
@aaashleyk preparation @Andrew
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@aaashleyk you’re welcome because we have some amazing sisters @Andrew @Amber Alexander
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@aaashleyk craziest day ever @Andrew
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However, videos of other contestants circulated on social media, and netizens realized that Andrew had no rivals.
@aaashleyk @Andrew was JK #7
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@jia3085 In response to @Thumbs, Chicago jungkook contest entries today LOL #chicago #jungkook #bts #lookalike #contest
♬ Standing next to you – Jung Kook
As these videos went viral, netizens pointed out that some were supposed to participate in other idols’ lookalike contests. One early contestant in particular seemed like a fraud RIIZE‘S Anton.
Some of the other contestants, who were criticized, shared their reactions after the event.
@sarah_n_365 I don’t understand, they tell me I always look like Jungkook 🤡😭 #jungkooklookalike #jungkook @AbjkMRstY #BTS #fyp
♬ Standing next to you – Jung Kook
@perrychong10 fingerprint is jungcooked #jungkook #jungkooklookalike
♬ Seven (feat. Latto) – Explicit version. – Jung Kook and Latto
The man above attracted attention, as many thought he looked more like him NCT‘S Johnny by Jungkook.
Read more about the winner below.
Meet the much-debated winner of BTS’ Jungkook Lookalike viral contest
