Over the past week, ARMYs have barely gone a single day without chatting with Jungkook on Weverse Live. Some of his livestreams even lasted five to six hours, stretching from afternoon until late at night.

Fans have grown familiar with Jungkook’s livestream routine — starting off by opening Kancho cookies to find names, then playing games with ARMYs for hours, watching YouTube videos, or even having dinner together. The “livestream king” has truly made his comeback, and fans couldn’t be happier.

On November 4, millions of fans once again waited hopefully for his broadcast. However, as time went past his usual streaming hours, it seemed the streak might finally be broken — until they received a new post from Jungkook on Weverse.

In his message, Jungkook wrote: “I couldn't turn on the live early cause of the treadmill installation at home today and I had to go for some re-recording as well. Also, we are doing the kancho opening today. Oppa purchased new camera and lighting too. See ya in the evening.”

This meant the Saturday livestream was still happening — just delayed, as Jungkook needed some time to set up his new equipment. His update reαѕѕured and excited fans.

However, what truly sent the internet into a frenzy was the discovery — from some English translations circulating online — that Jungkook had referred to himself as “Oppa” in the sentence: “Oppa purchased new camera and lighting too,” instead of simply using “I” or another neutral pronoun.

In кσяєαn, “Oppa” is a term of endearment used by women to address an older male, often implying closeness or affection. In this context, Jungkook used it playfully when referring to himself in front of ARMYs — and that one word was enough to send fans into overdrive.

The phrase “JUNGKOOK OPPA” quickly trended #1 on X (formerly Twitter) in South кσяєα, and became a hot topic across online communities. But why were fans so surprised by Jungkook’s use of that word? To understand, let’s go back ten years ago.

Back in 2015, Jungkook was only 17 years old — a minor, still considered a boy in кσяєαn culture. He used to refuse being called “oppa” by fans, often feeling shy or embarrαѕѕed when they did. He even joked about checking fans’ IDs to see their birth year, and once firmly said: “I am not your oppa, stop calling me oppa.”

And yet, on this bright day ten years later, Jungkook himself casually referred to “Oppa” in front of millions of fans around the world. After nearly a decade, ARMYs finally got the “official permission” to call him by that affectionate title — and their hearts collectively melted.

Fans couldn’t help but swoon, saying that the shy boy from years ago has truly grown into a confident, charming man. They fell even deeper under Jungkook’s spell, expressing their feelings online:

- Remember the time when he got real mad when someone called him oppa?! Hahaha.. he has finally accepted it

- Jungkook oppa broke internet today. I think everything froze

- Feels like I graduated. Welcome Jungkook oppa lmao

- Oppa bought another cam…………. him calling himself oppa on his own will????

- back in my days he hated to be called oppa omg my boy is so hilarous and cute

- Why do I feel so old? I lived through the days when he hated being called "Oppa," and now I'm living through how he's come to love it

- back when he would throw hands at someone calling him oppa, my man is grown

- I bet he was sitting there giggling knowing exactly what it would do to us

- Oppa"..."see you this evening".....Jungkook, are we dating?

- how did we go from don’t call me oopa to this. I even fall deep into this delulu

- Parasocial relationship has become so strong he started calling himself oppa

- I feel like jk is my bf who cling to me like the last 2 days I am having breakfast, lunch, even napping with him..I think Armys are dating him

- If you'd tell me few years ago that jungkook would refer himself as oppa in 2025 I would've laughed at you