FACTS

Jungkook has absolute pitch or (perfect pitch). Absolute pitch is a rare ability that approximately less than one in ten thousand people have. In fact, most professional singers and musicians do not have absolute pitch. Jungkook is one of the few famous artists who has been confirmed to have absolute pitch, alongside Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Mozart, and Charlie Puth. Absolute pitch is the extraordinary ability to recognize or produce the pitch of any given note, without a reference point.

Jungkook is the only member of BTS who has perfect pitch. Jungkook confirmed that he has absolute pitch himself, on episode 150 of the BTS variety show, “RUN BTS”. Fellow BTS member, Jin, asked, “Doesn’t Jungkook have perfect pitch?” and Jungkook responded, “I do.” In the episode, the members were asked to perform a perfect pitch test and Jungkook was the only member who was able to identify and play the notes correctly.

Various artists, producers, and music industry professionals who have worked with Jungkook directly have also confirmed that Jungkook has absolute pitch. In the book, “BTS: The Review”, it is written that Jungkook has perfect pitch by music critic and Korean Music Awards committee member, Kim Youngdae. The producer of the BTS song, “I Need U”, Brother Su, stated, “Personally, I was truly surprised at Jungkook for his vocal tone and perfect pitch.” In addition, Lim Hyung Joo, an operatic pop singer and Grammy Awards selection member, said that he was impressed by Jungkook’s “vocal technique, perfect pitch, and pure voice”. Countless other music industry professionals have also commented on Jungkook’s absolute pitch ability.

Most recently, Charlie Puth who also has absolute pitch, confirmed that Jungkook has this rare talent in multiple radio interviews in 2022. Charlie Puth stated: “(Jungkook) has perfect pitch too” and “he has such a distinctly good ear. He picks up on notes really well, so that was very impressive.” He also said, “I was like sing this note (without any reference point) and he sang it perfectly” and “I just fell in love with his voice.” In an interview with 104.1 KRBE FM radio in August of 2022, Charlie Puth confirmed Jungkook’s absolute pitch ability once again, stating: “I was just so fascinated with his voice. I thought (Jungkook) has to have some sort of absolute/perfect pitch. Because he’s hitting every note that I hit on cue. Then finding out 5 years later, that he actually does and is just really shy and didn’t want to tell me that.” In an interview with FM100 Memphis in August of 2022, Charlie Puth said: “I was always so fascinated how he was able to hit every note so perfectly and I always wondered, ‘I wonder if he has perfect pitch too’…and I found out when we filmed the video that he did in fact have that because he was able to recall any note without hearing anything before it which is the definition of having that, so I became immediately more fascinated.”

At the young age of 15, Jungkook was selected to be the official Main Vocalist of BTS. Jungkook is the only Main Vocalist of BTS. The Main Vocalist is the highest singing position in the group and is the member who is considered to be the best singer. The Main Vocalist usually receives the majority of the lines in songs, does most of the ad libs and harmonies, and has the most solo singing parts. As the Main Vocalist, Jungkook has the most advanced singing technique, an incredibly wide vocal range, the most versatility, and is recognized as the strongest singer during live performances. Known as a musical prodigy with perfect pitch, Jungkook received offers from 7 different entertainment companies before joining Big Hit at the age of 13. Jungkook received no prior vocal training before joining the company. Jungkook is known as one of the most talented vocalists in the world, with Rolling Stone Magazine calling him “one of the greatest singers of all time”. Jungkook has been praised by music industry professionals for having an exceptionally beautiful and pure voice, phenomenal vocal control, perfect pitch, a breathtaking falsetto, a wide vocal range, vocal versatility, a voice that is both angelic and powerful, an immaculate voice acapella, a unique ability to sound exactly like the studio version while dancing at the same time, and for his overall extraordinary live vocals. Music producers have been blown away by Jungkook’s live singing and vocal ability for years, calling him “one of the best singers in the world” and “a producer’s dream”.

Since the Main Vocalist is such an important position, it comes with a tremendous amount of responsibility and hard work. For example, Jungkook is the vocal line member who spends the most amount of time in the studio. Jungkook records the vocal guides for their music, even sometimes for the other member’s solo projects. Jungkook also fills in for both the other vocalists and the rappers when they are absent. His other responsibilities include recording the chorus and the background vocals for their songs, singing the majority of ad libs and harmonies in songs, recording layers of vocals and harmonies throughout each song, being a “Vocal Leader” for the group, singing live on the spot when asked during interviews, and coaching the other vocalists when they ask for assistance.

In 2016, Jungkook appeared on the television show, “King of Masked Singer”, and represented the band as the Main Vocalist. Jungkook explained that he went on the show to prove his vocal abilities. Billboard even described this as a “pivotal” moment for Jungkook. His performance completely shocked and amazed the judges, and helped him to gain recognition as one of the most talented singers in the music industry.

In a 2021 interview from “You Quiz on the Block”, Jungkook described the pressure he felt to debut as the Main Vocalist at such a young age: “After I debuted, I was the Main Vocalist…I had to show improvements and accomplishments. I thought that the only person who could act and make a change was myself. From that moment, I deleted the idea of a vocal training hour in my head. In the car, in the shower, of the 24 hours a day, I tried to sing and was singing during every possible minute.”

Jungkook was selected to be the official Center of BTS, at the age of only 15. Jungkook is the only Center of BTS. The Center is the highest performance position in the group and is the member who is considered to have the most stage presence. The Center is in the front and center spot of the formation the most during dance performances, and is recognized for being one of the best dancers in the group. Jungkook is known for his high level of energy on stage during live performances, for being very visually attractive, having excellent performance skills (such as incredible facial expressions and maintaining powerful eye contact with the camera), and for his remarkable ability to captivate the audience. RM of BTS once said to Jungkook that the Center position is his “fate”.

The role of the Center goes beyond the stage and is also the member who appears in the center spot the most during photoshoots, official video announcements, and at red carpet events. Since the Center is such an important position, it comes with a tremendous amount of responsibility and pressure. Jungkook’s passion for performing and his dedication to this role is demonstrated by his continuous hard work. On tour, he is the member who wakes up the earliest to practice, and he even stays the longest after their shows to rehearse. The stage director for BTS stadium tours, Han Eun Young, stated: “Jungkook would always rehearse. Jungkook made me remember him most because he was always the last artist in the rehearsals.”

Son Sungdeuk, the dance choreographer and performance director for BTS, revealed how Jungkook was chosen as the official Center in multiple interviews over the years. He stated, “the most talented one is Jungkook”. Son Sungdeuk also said that out of all of the BTS members, he chose Jungkook to travel with him to the USA for a month of dance training before their debut, because he believed that he had the most potential. He added: “The result was phenomenal. When he came back to Korea, that’s when his potential really exploded. He has many talents so he keeps us expecting more for the future.”

Jungkook was selected to be the official Lead Dancer of BTS, at the age of only 15. Jungkook is the only Lead Dancer of BTS. The Lead Dancer is recognized as one of the top dancers in the group and is one of the members who receives solo dance parts. Jungkook is known as a very powerful dancer, with mesmerizing stage presence. Although Jungkook had no prior dance training before joining the company, he was chosen to be in the official dance sub-unit of BTS, “3J”, with J-Hope and Jimin. The “3J” sub-unit does special performances together. RM of BTS said that Jungkook is “one of the best dancers in the team” and that “he’s so powerful.” Son Sungdeuk, the dance choreographer and performance director for BTS, stated: “Jungkook has great power, and his lines are beautiful when he dances, and he himself knows what’s pretty.”

Jungkook was selected to be the official Sub Rapper of BTS, at the age of 15. Jungkook is the only member who is officially part of both the vocal and rap lines. The Sub Rapper occasionally receives solo rap parts in songs and fills in for the rappers when they are absent. Jungkook is known for being an excellent rapper and for his extremely fast rapping skills. In the early days of BTS, he rapped more often in their music. Yankie, the rap teacher for BTS, stated: “I taught SUGA, J-Hope, and Jungkook often. There were many times I was shocked at how fast Jungkook was able to absorb everything.”

Jungkook is a songwriter and producer. He is credited for writing and producing multiple hit songs, including his solo song “Still With You”, “Dreamers” for the official soundtrack of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the BTS songs “Magic shop”, “Film Out”, “Your Eyes Tell”, and many more. In 2023, Jungkook was promoted as a full time member of the Korean Music Copyright Association for his “significant contributions” as a songwriter.

Jungkook is a skilled musician, who plays the piano, drums, and guitar. In 2015, Jungkook was credited for playing the piano on the BTS song “Outro: Love is Not Over”, which he produced. In 2020, Jungkook revealed that he had taught himself how to play the guitar in the BTS series, “In the Soop”. During the 2021 “MusiCares: Music on a Mission” virtual concert, Jungkook surprised his fans by playing the drums during a performance of the BTS song, “Dynamite”.

Jungkook is known for his exceptional talent in painting and drawing. In 2020, Jungkook showcased his painting skills in the BTS series, “In the Soop”. Jungkook also created and designed his BT21 character, Cooky, for the BTS collaboration with Line Friends. In 2026, Jungkook revealed that he designed the cover art for the BTS album, “ARIRANG”.

Jungkook enjoys filmmaking and has created a series of videos, titled “G.C.F.” or (Golden Closet Films). The series is filmed, directed, and edited by Jungkook. He also directed the BTS music video for their song, “Life Goes On.”

Jungkook is also credited as a choreographer. He has contributed to some of the dance choreography for BTS, including part of “21st Century Girls” and part of “Just One Day”. Jungkook also choreographed the majority of the dance to his solo song, “My Time”.

Jungkook is known for being one of the most athletic K-Pop idols in South Korean history. He is an excellent athlete, with talents that include: boxing, swimming, running, martial arts, wrestling, basketball, archery, and more. Jungkook also has a black belt in Taekwondo. Notably, Jungkook was a key contributor behind the success of BTS at the Idol Star Athletics Championships, (ISAC), leading the group to multiple victories for 3 consecutive years. Jungkook was the group’s anchor runner for the relay races and is recorded as one of the fastest idols in the history of the event.

Jungkook enjoys working out, gaming, playing with his beloved dog Bam, and doing livestreams for his fans. He is also known for his good cooking skills and often shares his recipes online. Additionally, Jungkook enjoys riding motorcycles and he owns a Harley Davidson bike. Jungkook is filmed riding motorcycles in the series, “Are You Sure”.

At the 2016 DMC Festival, Jungkook saved a man’s life and became a real-life hero. The host of the event, Kim Sung Joo, fell into a stage lift that he didn’t realize had been lowered. Jungkook immediately rushed to catch the host and protected him from the dangerous fall. Fans noticed that Jungkook appeared to have arm pain during the BTS performance that followed the incident. To this day, Jungkook has never spoken publicly about his heroic act and fans only discovered what took place when the host told his story on television. Kim Sung Joo stated: “Jungkook actually saved my life once. I almost died…I was walking backwards and I just fell inside the lift. I say thank you to him every time I see BTS.”

Jungkook is widely recognized for his philanthropic acts and for being one of the most charitable celebrities in South Korea’s history. The media has reported that Jungkook often donates privately to charities and supports various important causes, including: children’s hospitals, animal welfare, human rights, disaster relief, environmental protection, education, and cultural heritage preservation. In 2025, Jungkook became the first person to be recognized with the “Hope Bridge Honors Legacy”, for over a decade of consistent charity donations and for South Korea’s largest individual donation of 1 billion won for wildfire relief. In 2023, Jungkook also donated the largest individual donation of 1 billion won to Seoul National University Children’s Hospital. It is recorded that Jungkook’s donations have surpassed the donations of many major corporations. While headlining the Global Citizen Festival in 2023, Jungkook spoke to the crowd about taking action to ensure that all people around the world have access to their basic human rights, including food and education.

Along with his individual charity work, Jungkook is also known for his philanthropic efforts with BTS, including speaking at the United Nations in 2018, 2020, and 2021 as ambassadors for UNICEF, and for speaking at the White House in 2022 to promote Asian inclusion and to help combat anti-Asian hate crimes.