On the 23rd, a video and photos captured by entertainment outlet Dispatch showing Jungkook leaving for נαραи through Gimpo Airport quickly spread across X (formerly Twitter), becoming a hot topic online.
One fan exclaimed, “What is bare-faced Jungkook doing to me? He’s seriously too perfect.” As fans noticed that he was still keeping his long hair, the comments were flooded with fangirl reactions such as, “I’ve been wanting to see him like this for so long,” and “He’s so handsome it actually makes me feel miserable.”
Previously, Jungkook departed for Las Vegas, U.S., through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 17th. At the airport, he later proved just how explosive his vocals are by performing a string of нιтs including “SWIM,” “Mic Drop,” “2.0,” and “FYA” onstage at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival on the 18th (local time). He then landed back at Incheon Airport in the early hours of the 21st.
That means just two days after wrapping up his U.S. schedule and returning to кσяєα, Jungkook was already heading into another overseas schedule. What makes it even more striking is that Chuseok, кσяєα’s major holiday, begins in just two days, coinciding with נαραи’s Shūbun no Hi holiday. Just as people in both countries are beginning their holiday break, Jungkook once again has to travel right through the holiday period.
Perhaps because of his extremely packed schedule, a hint of exhaustion could be seen on Jungkook’s face in Dispatch’s video that day. Even the reporter could not help but remark, “Working even over the Chuseok holiday...” At one point, Jungkook kept his eyes closed for quite a while as he rode the escalator, only opening them when the reporter greeted him. The moment left many fans feeling heartbroken over just how demanding his schedule has been.
As the video became a hot topic on X, international fans were quick to flood social media with their reactions.
One נαραиese fan expressed their disappointment, saying, “I just wished for him to have a nice, restful Chuseok holiday, and now he’s going to נαραи again.” Remembering Jungkook’s role as a global ambαѕѕador for Calvin Klein, some fans speculated, “This must be another CK-related schedule.” Another fan expressed concern for the idol’s well-being amid his packed schedule: “Have a safe flight, I hope you can get some rest this time.”
Other fans also left comments filled with both pride and concern, hoping that Jungkook will still have at least a little time to slow down and get some well-deserved rest:
- He’s tired, hope he can sleep well n gets time to rest. HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT JUNGKOOKIE
- Jungkook looks quite sleepy. Hard work even on Chuseok, thanks for your efforts. I hope you get to eat delicious things in נαραи
- Amore mio jungkook both sleepy and then BIG doe boba ball eyes. safe skies and sleep well sa flight our little one
- He literally just got back from the U.S. and he’s already flying to נαραи again… Please let this man rest
- Seeing him look this tired honestly breaks my heart. Wish he could have a little time to rest before BTS South αмєяι¢αn Tour
- I was hoping he would finally get some time to rest during Chuseok, and now he’s off to נαραи again. Please take care of yourself, Jungkook
- Bare-faced Jungkook looks absolutely gorgeous, but those tired eyes… I just want him to sleep for a whole week
- He works so hard and always gives his best, but I really hope his schedule allows him to slow down and breathe for a moment. Stay healthy, Koo
- The way he kept his eyes closed on the escalator had me worried. Jungkook, please remember that you’re allowed to rest too. We’ll always be here waiting for you
