Jungkook held a 1-hour and 28-minute livestream on the fan community platform Weverse on the 26th. Although his remarks were brief, the afterѕнσ¢кs were immense. The fragile honesty of “Jeon Jungkook the human being” — a rebel pushing back against a society that forces him to be a flawless doll — created deep empathy among a large number of fans and netizens.

However, there was no shortage of blind criticism, with some viewing this “deviation” as a fatal moral blow. Before the waves of criticism over what they considered “behavior unbecoming of a perfect idol” had even subsided, the male idol was forced to face a new round of backlash — this time stemming from distorted accusations.

Specifically, a post from a hostile account labeled Jungkook as “Selfish, Egotistic, Immature,” claiming that he was hanging out drunk in Itaewon after the controversial livestream despite it being very late at night. The post also emphasized that he had an important group schedule just hours later, in an attempt to highlight his supposed “irresponsibility.”

Following that post came a barrage of insults and verbal attacks directed at the idol. Some individuals who claimed to be his fans even announced that they were leaving the fandom: “He didn’t want to work and prepare anything for his fans in chapter 2, he doesn’t want to work now,” “Since I heard about his one night stands allegations, I’m not surprised anymore", "A profession that thrives on fantasy requires a matching attitude", "Would he have done this during his rookie days?", "Smoking, getting piercings, having tattoos, going to bars, dating, using profanity… he’s becoming more and more depraved",...

What is crucial, however, is that the claims made in the original post — including that he was drunk and went out “after” the broadcast, along with the photo used as evidence — were not factual. The woman whose image was used to illustrate the post had actually shared a TikTok video explaining that her friend spotted Jungkook hanging out with friends in Itaewon “before” the livestream. She also reconfirmed this information in the comments when fans asked about it.

Furthermore, fans have concrete evidence showing that after the livestream ended, Jungkook continued interacting with ARMYs on Weverse until early morning. So who was the person allegedly partying in Itaewon after the broadcast on the 26th? The only truth is that the original poster deliberately distorted the timeline to damage Jungkook’s image.

On another note, Jungkook lives in Itaewon, and fans pointed out that he has every right to walk around in the neighborhood where he resides without being subjected to online criticism. Some also argued that even if he had drinks after the livestream, he still has the right to engage in any activity he chooses, and his personal life should not be up for public scrutiny or moral policing.

Meanwhile, ARMYs expressed anger that such false rumors — especially amid an already complicated situation — could seriously affect the idol’s mental health and public image. Below are some fan reactions regarding the issue:

- She never said he went out after the livestream, you’re making that up lmao she just said they saw him out at itaewon which is true because he was seen earlier before the livestream there and giving autographs and taking pics with fans.

- New account + TikTok rumors + random hate = it's obvious your only goal is to defame Jungkook. You talk about “selfishness and ego” while basing your words on a “friend of a friend”? That’s not an opinion, that’s obsession.

- You’re exactly one of those people he was talking about on his live. The members have always spoken about how pαѕѕionate & responsible Jungkook is. If he weren’t responsible, he wouldn’t have lasted in the group all these years that itself proves how strong they are as a team

- You can’t be serious rn, he’s a grown man who can do whatever he wants. Just because ur life is miserable and boring doesn’t mean his is. And he knows how he schedules his things. Imagine thing on an for having a life

- Why are you so invested in him if you are not a fan? Why waste your precious time on tweeting about him? Just to get some attention huh?! Go get a life!!

- I am not a kpop fan but please tell me honestly. What’s wrong in getting drunk and going outside? On my college years it was so common for people hanging out with friends at night and doing exams in the morning. It’s just young people being young. What’s wrong with it?

- Report both accounts for spreading false claims about Jungkook to fit a narrative, he was simply home getting ready for his schedule and even skipped cooking in the rush

- we all know this it’s not true and yet Jungkook could sleep as little as he wants and do whatever he wants with his FREE time because he’ll still eat the stage up every single time The envy of everyone

- 28 years old man. He can go at night wherever he wants to go with his friends. How is that selfish and immature?

- Jungkook lives in Itaewon, he can't "go there" if he lives there. and if he did or didn’t who gaf yall are so annoying, he can do whatever he wants. what if his schedules packed and thats the only free time hes got in a bit and he’d rather spend time having a lil fun, yall are so boring and stupid. GO GET A JOB AND LEAVE HIM ALONE