March 2026 marks the grand return of BTS with their fifth full-length album, ARIRANG. Living up to their status as global superstars commanding worldwide attention, the scale of this comeback has been remarkably distinctive—from the kickoff stage at Gwanghwamun Square, livestreamed on Netflix, to the special collaborative event “SWIMSIDE” with Spotify in New York. Through these globally leveraged platforms, BTS has once again demonstrated their immense influence.

In particular, the “Spotify x BTS: SWIMSIDE” event held in New York on March 23 further amplified the buzz surrounding their comeback!

Unlike large-scale concerts with tens of thousands of attendees, this event was designed to focus on depth of experience. Around 1,000 fans—BTS’s top listeners on Spotify—were selected for an up-close meeting with the group. The intimate setting allowed performances, interactive activities, and conversations to unfold more naturally, effectively narrowing the distance between artist and au∂ιєnce. It also marked the first time since 2022—after nearly four years—that BTS appeared in the United States as a full group, making the moment even more meaningful.

Within this warm and intimate atmosphere between BTS and ARMY, many fun and candid stories from the members’ daily lives were shared. One of the most memorable moments came when RM “exposed” a habit of Jungkook, sending the live au∂ιєnce into laughter and quickly going viral on social media with a wave of amused reactions.

Specifically, according to RM, during the group’s two-month stay in Los Angeles, Jungkook “didn’t bother” to close his luggage at all. His suitcases were always left wide open on the floor, to the point where the members had to “walk around them” whenever they entered his room. Not only did RM recount the story with humor, but he also acted it out vividly—even though his leg was not in the best condition due to an injury.

As RM shared this piece of TMI, the other members nodded repeatedly in agreement, while Jungkook sat beside him with a shy smile, visibly embarrαѕѕed under the gaze of thousands of ARMY. The adorable reactions from both the one being “exposed” and the leader only made the moment even more entertaining, creating a lively atmosphere at the venue.

In reality, Jungkook’s habit of leaving his suitcase open and unpacking in a carefree manner is not unique to him but rather common among many young people. Numerous fans and netizens admitted they do the same during long trips—keeping their luggage open for convenience instead of neatly repacking it. As a result, rather than simply teasing him, many expressed a sense of relatability with Jungkook.

Meanwhile, some longtime ARMYs said they were not particularly surprised by this “TMI.” In travel shows like Are You Sure? Seasons 1 and 2, Jungkook had already revealed his free-spirited packing style multiple times. Open suitcases, clothes spilling out, and items scattered across the floor have long been familiar sights to fans who followed his travel journeys.

Interestingly, this habit contrasts with Jungkook’s image in his everyday life at home. In previous live broadcasts, he has shown himself to be quite neat and organized, often cleaning thoroughly after cooking and carefully folding clothes after doing laundry. It seems that his behavior and habits may vary depending on his environment.

Ultimately, it is these ordinary lifestyle habits and such adorable “exposed” moments that make Jungkook—and BTS as a whole—feel more relatable and genuine to fans. Many fans shared reactions such as:

- I appreciate the RM didn't embarrαѕѕ JK, but told a slightly funny story instead. Clumsy Kookie is the most adorable

- Isn't it normal? I'm always let my luggage open when travel if I'm alone in the room. I know your feeling Jungkookie

- We graduated from AYS 1&2, nit surprise anymore hahahaha

- Adhd struggles. We just want everything in our sight. Isn't our baby so cute?

- and we KNOW how much luggage this man has, they must’ve been leaping over his things. LMAO JUNGKOOK PLS NEVER CHANGE

- We always see him in his lives putting everything back in its place while cooking; he can't stand being in a messy spot. It’s obvious the schedules pushed him to his limit to the point where he didn't even care about tidying up anymore

- Please this happens to me when i come back to my home country. Every trip is fun, but packing and organizing the suitcase definitely isn't

- hes h3lla real for this cause neither did i close mine when i was in ιи∂ια for 40days. We are the same Jungkookie