New Delhi: BTS star Jungkook marked his 28th birthday on September 1, 2025, and the occasion was celebrated in true ARMY style. Known worldwide as the group’s “Golden Maknae,” the youngest member of the iconic K-pop band has once again taken over the internet with heartfelt wishes pouring in from his fellow members and millions of fans.
Kim Taehyung, better known as V, stole the show with his sweet gesture. While dazzling at Frieze Seoul 2025’s Paradise Art Night in Incheon on September 1 alongside bandmate Kim Namjoon, V shifted the spotlight to Jungkook. In a video that has since gone viral, he urged fans to keep their “focus” on Jungkook’s birthday. His message won hearts instantly, with ARMY praising the bond and respect shared between the two stars.
BTS members join the celebrations
V also shared an Instagram story with Jungkook, writing “HBD” and tagging his official account. The post quickly became one of the most circulated birthday wishes of the day, spreading across fan pages and social platforms.
Other members of the group also joined in to make Jungkook’s day special. J-Hope posted an adorable photo of the birthday boy on his social media with the caption, “HB!! @mnijunkkook.” The simple yet warm wish added to the flood of greetings.
Take a look!
uarmyhope: HB!! @ mnijungkook 🐰 jyaikei
thv: HBD @ mnijungkook pic.twitter.com/rmwD0pwo93— jungkook admirer₇ (@dreamjeons) September 1, 2025
Meanwhile, BTS’s official Instagram account unveiled an unseen montage dedicated to Jungkook. Set to the background score of his track Never Let Go, the video featured throwback clips of his early years with the group. From a shy teenager making his debut at 16 to the confident global icon he is today, the montage beautifully charts his growth. Fans were left emotional, filling the comments section with love, admiration, and gratitude for the star.
As expected, Jungkook’s birthday dominated global social media trends. Hashtags dedicated to him soared across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok. Fans shared artworks, edits, and heartfelt messages, celebrating his journey as an artist and an individual.