Having been together and living with one another for nearly two decades, the bond between the BTS members has long gone beyond that of mere colleagues, becoming a true family in every sense of the word. In a family, comparisons can easily become meaningless, because each member holds their own unique place and importance in the hearts of the others.

Still, public curiosity knows no bounds, and fans believe there may be certain reasons why one member sometimes treats another a little differently. Take SUGA, for example. He has always remained patient with Jungkook and has never scolded him, even though he admitted that he had done so with all the other members because he believed it would not be good for a child.

Although Jin has never directly said so, fans have come to believe after years of observation that the youngest member, Jungkook, is also the one Jin loves and cares about the most in the group. Of course, that “most” may only refer to the slightest difference!

Jin and Jungkook may often look like they are constantly bickering whenever they are together, but yes, Jungkook really is the member Jin loves the most. Perhaps it is because Jin was the one who personally took care of him from the time he was just 15 years old and watched that young boy grow into a 30-year-old superstar.

One particular challenge during the period when Jin had completed his military service while the other BTS members were still serving further strengthened this answer. On that day, Jin took part in a lie detector challenge with a professional invited by the show. He was asked: “Which [member] do you miss the most?”

At first, “Worldwide Handsome” gave a safe answer: “I miss all the members.” However, the game was not so easily satisfied. He was pressed further and told, “ANSWER THE QUESTION!” After a few seconds of hesitation that clearly revealed his inner struggle, Jin finally spoke a name: “Jungkookie.” The examiner immediately confirmed, “He’s telling the truth.”

The result not only brought visible relief to Jin but also sent social media into a frenzy at the time. It turned out that behind all the teasing and constant bickering with the youngest member, Jin had genuinely developed deep feelings of love and longing for Jungkook throughout the time they were apart.

Jin’s answer also reminded fans of a past moment when he once asked Jungkook a hypothetical question about how he would feel if his older brother were not by his side—and not with BTS—for a long period of time. Jungkook did not hesitate at all. He simply lowered his head and replied in a slightly somber voice, "Not good". Jin then gently followed up, asking, “Not good?” before adding affectionately, “You’re a good boy.”

In an interview video with TikTok Tracklist following his discharge, Jin repeatedly mentioned how much he wanted to play around with Jungkook again. “These days, I really miss the members. Working alone can be a bit boring sometimes. If Jungkook were here, I could play with him and tease him for fun. I was used to that, but now I don’t have the members anymore—just the staff. I can’t play around with the staff, so I really miss the members,” he shared honestly.

Even during his most recent birthday last December—when he was seeing Jungkook almost every day as the group was preparing for their comeback—Jin could not stop bringing him up, imagining aloud: “I wish one of our members were here so I could say it’s my birthday and pick a fιgнт and not be bored, like if Jungkook was here.” (scenario acting) (Jin) “Ayyy Jungkookie come here.” (Jungkook) “Ah hyung whyyy?” (Jin) “It’s hyung’s birthday, give me a kiss.” (Jungkook) “Urgh hyung, what are you saying? Don’t do stuff like that!”"

While Jin’s birthday this year has yet to arrive, Jungkook’s birthday, which took place earlier this month in September, saw Jin personally take on the role of placing a birthday crown on the group’s youngest member — once again proving that the maknae is the one he absolutely loves to spoil!

These moments have left fans completely smitten with the close bond between the oldest and youngest members, prompting them to remark:

-  I think that's how jungkook felt when you left for military Jin...and other members too, Jimin also talk that Namjoon have a hard day without you, we all know that every members need you just like how you need them, they need each other ALOT!

- Reminded me of the time jungkook said smthng similar that he is alone in the practice room. Luckily, our boys has reunited now

- They can't live without each other, my tears. I love there relationship

- ofc it’s jungkookie! the easiest person to love and adore, the youngest one he raised from 15

- He is getting his most beloved and fiercely missed jungkookie back in a very few minutes I don't think you understand, I don't think he understands either *said with sobbing heart*

- The way Jin said ‘Jungkookie’ after all that hesitation… you could feel how much he missed him. Their bond has always been special, but moments like this just нιт straight in the heart.

- that just makes everything so much more emotional. OT7 really survived soмєтнing huge together.

- The oldest мιѕѕιиg the youngest the most after years of separation… if that doesn’t explain why BTS feels like a family instead of just a group, I don’t know what does