On the afternoon of July 15, BTS’s Jungkook sent shock waves on social media by launching a new Instagram account, @mnijungkook. The sudden return comes more than a year after canceling his personal account, which boasted 52.4 million followers.
The new handle represents “My name is Jungkook,” According to member BTS, who went live on the platform together with colleague member V. The surprise move instantly launched Jungkook and his new Instagram in the best trendy topics on X (previously Twitter), with pages of fans and media who buzz for the unexpected return.
Fans vividly remember Jungkook’s decision in 2023 to move away from social media. After eliminating his account, he explained that he simply didn’t want to use these platforms anymore. Instead of his personal updates, he launched an Instagram account for his beloved dog, Bam, under the @bowwww_bam handlebar, who has since accumulated 7.7 million followers and receives millions of likes by post.
Now 28, Jungkook has recently completed his military service together with the rest of BTS. Known as Golden Maknae of the group, he is celebrated for his talent handyman in singing, dancing, rapping and songwriting. His solo career has gained global momentum with traces such as Euphoria, My time, Still with youand in particular the album 2023 Goldenwith the top blow Sevenwhich led him to the first place in Billboard hot 100.
BTS should return with a complete group album at the beginning of 2026, followed by a world tour. In the meantime, fans impatiently await more solo projects and potentially a personal tour from Jungkook, combined with the ranks of Jin, J-Hope and Suga, who have already launched their tours.
Jungkook’s unexpected return to Instagram has not only been enthusiastic about the Army all over the world, but also rekindled the excitement for what comes from the global superstar.
