Jungkook recently shined alongside BTS during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, delivering a groundbreaking performance at the tournament's first-ever Halftime Show. Combined with his appearance at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Opening Ceremony, the BTS maknae has officially become the first and only male artist, as well as the first and only Asian artist, to perform at two or more official FIFA World Cup events.

Following the performance, Jungkook's global impact was reflected in a series of remarkable statistics. According to recorded data, he surpαѕѕed 800,000 mentions immediately after taking the stage, officially becoming the "Most Mentioned Solo Artist on Twitter Related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup." On both global and U.S. Google Trends, searches for Jungkook reached peak interest, propelling him to the No. 1 trending search worldwide.

Jungkook's immense appeal has clearly captivated not only fans but celebrities as well. Recently, a Thai beauty queen delighted netizens after openly expressing her affection for the BTS star shortly after seeing him in person!

Specifically, on July 22, Xobam Panichada (@Xobammm), the Second Runner-up (3rd Runner-up) of Miss Grand Thailand 2025, shared several photos of Jungkook on her Instagram Story after attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium. From her seat in the VIP section, she captured Jungkook enjoying the second half of the match. However, what caught fans' attention the most was the heartfelt caption she wrote alongside the photos: "Love him."

Just two days earlier, Xobam had also shared a video that quickly went viral, capturing BTS's memorable moments throughout the World Cup Final. The clip featured BTS's 1-minute-45-second Halftime Show performance, the seven members making their way to the VIP stands to watch the second half of the match, and candid moments of them drinking beer, enjoying snacks, and happily waving to fans who were filming them. The latter half of the video especially focused on close-up shots of Jungkook as he fully enjoyed the electric atmosphere inside the stadium.

The video was an instant нιт among fans, amαѕѕing over 3 million views and nearly 400,000 likes on Instagram. It has also been widely shared across various social media platforms.

The Thai beauty queen's υиєχρє¢тє∂ "love confession" delighted many fans. Many also said they completely understood her reaction, pointing out that it perfectly represented how most fans feel when they finally get the chance to see Jungkook—or BTS—in person.

Meanwhile, Xobam Panichada has now joined a long list of well-known beauty queens and celebrities who have publicly expressed their admiration for Jungkook. Before her, Miss Universe кσяєα 2022 Hanna Kim revealed that she was a huge fan of Jungkook and even carried his photo as a good-luck charm throughout her Miss Universe journey. Israeli model Shuzo, who has worked with luxury brands including Gucci, Celine, and Louis Vuitton, has also spoken about her admiration for BTS on multiple occasions. Likewise, actress Maisie Williams, best known for Game of Thrones, has openly shared that she is a fan of Jungkook.

In addition, several prominent Asian celebrities—including Marian Rivera, Furry Citra, Vanesha Prescilla, and Tiara Andini—have also openly named Jungkook as their idol in interviews and on social media.

Looking at this ever-growing list of famous admirers, ARMY could only sigh: "Celebrity or not, get in line", "Back of the line lady", "She is so cute and she has a good taste", "Pretty people attract pretty people", "Thank you for spending love for our Jungkookie", "Welcome to the fandom n most important part love n support him", "The way she sobbed… same girl, SAME. That’s every ARMY’s dream right there", "She all fell under his charm. Like us",...