BTS's Jungkook is recruiting filming staff for his world tour, sharing Vlog footage and sparking excitement among fans.
May/25/2026 11:31
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan)'s Jungkook has publicly recruited filming and editing staff to accompany him on his world tour, attracting attention. On the 24th, Jungkook posted a Vlog video shot in Las Vegas with the text 'in Las Vegas 23.5.2026' on his personal SNS. Another video features him riding a motorcycle coolly against a desert road backdrop, captivating fans' attention. Particularly, through his posts and stories, he actively sought out video creators, drawing interest. Jungkook said, 'Looking for someone to film. Can you really edit well? Let's tour together.' He also mentioned, 'I'm searching for someone who can take cool videos and photos. I'll manage the equipment somehow! Please contact me somehow!' Fans reacted explosively to this unexpected public recruitment, with humorous comments like, 'Where should I send my resume?' and 'Editors around the world are now excited.' The post gathered over 3 million likes, including from leader RM, reaffirming his global popularity. The motorcycle featured in Jungkook's video also sparked significant discussion, identified as the 'Ducati Panigale V4 S' model, reportedly worth about 60 million won (approximately 660,000 yen). Prior to this, Jungkook had shared photos of a new motorcycle, showcasing his extraordinary love for bikes. BTS is currently holding the 'BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'' with a total of 85 performances across 34 cities worldwide, starting from last month's performance in Goyang, marking the largest scale for a solo tour by a Korean artist.
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