The bond between the members of BTS is far more than just a contract that has lasted over a decade; it is woven together through the sincere love of a real family. In the words of SUGA: "They're the people I've been with and seen the most in the 30 years of my life. We've really become a family. There's no other words to describe our relationship. We're family."

What is even more remarkable is that this familial love does not only exist among the seven members, but also extends deeply to each member’s family. Their parents care for and show affection toward all seven “sons” as if they were their own children.

For example, V’s mother once woke up early to prepare kimbap and sandwiches for the entire group when they traveled together on In the SOOP because she worried the boys might get hungry on the way. At the solo concerts of SUGA, Jin, or j-hope, the parents of all the members were also present to show their support. During j-hope’s solo concert in Seoul, his father even went around hugging each member when he reunited with them after a long period apart due to military service.

The parents of each member genuinely care for and love all seven boys as if they were their own sons. To further illustrate this, there is a particularly touching story involving SUGA’s father and Jungkook — an anecdote that few people know about and one that is connected to one of the youngest member’s most beloved nicknames.

Jungkook is known by many nicknames — Golden Maknae, JK, Kookie, Jungkookie,...and “Soondoongie.” Many ARMYs frequently use this nickname when referring to him, especially кσяєαn fans, because the name evokes a warm sense of closeness and almost perfectly reflects his personality.

However, what many fans may not know is that this iconic nickname actually originated from SUGA’s father himself. More specifically, the origin of the nickname was revealed by the BTS members during a TMI conversation. According to BTS, SUGA’s father rarely called Jungkook by his real name and instead called him “Soondoongie.” In кσяєαn, the term is used to describe someone who is pure-hearted and gentle.

After spending time with Jungkook on many occasions, SUGA’s father was likely deeply impressed by the youngest member’s kindness, politeness, and sincerity, to the point that he gave him this affectionate nickname. Although Jungkook is a global superstar, in the eyes of a father, he is still the precious youngest son of the family — someone with a pure and gentle soul that perfectly matches the name. Fans realized that SUGA’s father, just like them, had been completely won over by Jungkook’s innocent heart.

At this point, fans completely melted over the affection SUGA’s father has for Jungkook! On the other hand, fans also recalled how Jungkook has repeatedly shown similar affection toward SUGA’s father, such as playfully imitating his regional dialect. He imitates it so accurately that SUGA and the other members cannot help but burst into laughter whenever he shows off this talent.

Meanwhile, fans also agree that the nickname perfectly describes the warm-hearted superstar — someone who treats everyone kindly and never disappoints others with his character. The nickname “Soondoongie” has only further solidified its place among the most beloved nicknames fans have for Jungkook:

- yoongi's dad was so right when he called jungkook soondongie like he's such a sweetheart he's just so genuinely nice

- That's interesting! I love how BTS and their families have such a strong bond.

- yoongi's dad called jungkookie soondongie = pure, soft

- yoongi’s dad is so endearing he calls yoongi songwol and now kook as soondongie

- jungkook and yoongi's dad, a never ending saga (literally)BTS-themed jewelryJungkook-inspired home decor

- jungkook ever imitating yoongi's dad made it to in the seom y'all this is so funny aksjsksl

- never getting over how yoongi's dad calls jungkook "soondoongie" meaning pure/gentle/soft-hearted. seriously nobody as endearing as him and he does it so easily because it's just him. unapologetically being himself.

- This is the most accurate nickname to ever exist

- You hating them won’t effect how close they all are in person.

- He knows he's baby. And the whole Min вlσσdline loving jungkook...oh my heartu

- ya’ll just know that yoongi’s dad was so hyped when jungkook took the stage