The Worldwide Kpop group member Jungkook has always been open when it comes to admitting that he's IU's biggest fan. He's never shy to talk about it on the national television, as well as through social media.
He even released a cover song of IU's "Ending Scene" on BTS' Soundcloud, where Jungkook added a soft voice to the sad lyrics, giving him a deep sense of separation. He often presents music on SNS that is different from his powerful onstage appearance.
In addition to this, there's this time when he admitted that IU was his ideal type on Flower Crew.
In this regard, here are some of those times Jungkook shows his fanboy side for IU.
2017 Melon Music Awards
In MMA 2017, Jungkook proves his fanboy heart when he sat through IU's performance, where he should have been getting ready for their group's performance.
Initially, after BTS arrived, they weren't sure where they should be sitting, so they roam undecidedly, and afterward, BTS's leader, RM, chose his seat first, causing everyone to follow him.
However, innocent Jungkook then noticed that he was close to his idol, which is IU.
The other members then started teasing their youngest member, pursuing him to sit down beside his long-time crush and idol. He seemed to be very intimidated, and V add up to the tension by giving Jungkook a meaningful smile after glancing at their female senior.
Jungkook then told the others to stop messing around and pick a seat already. When Jungkook refused to budge, Suga got the leader's attention and asked him to slide over. Thanks to RM, Jungkook's crisis was averted, but it took him to find his proper seat. When IU was called at the stage, Jungkook can't seem to blink and was mesmerized by IU's charm and beauty.
SBS Gayo Daejun 2017
For the past year, IU has been included as one of the MC of SBS' annual Music Festival at the end of the year. As a part of the program, IU introduced the next performers on the stage, and one of them is BTS. As the group has come upon the stage, With their different order of appearance, IU and Jungkook stood at different sides afar from each other.
The group has even shown a cover of a Christmas Carol "Last Christmas," which was led by the group's maknae. With full determination, confidence, and support from the rest of the BTS members, they were able to give their fans the best cover in the show.
But little do we know, do the artists keep on eyeing each other on stage? Jungkook has never stopped smiling as he sings the song and continues to look around the area spreading a beautiful melody for the rest to hear. The interview goes on, and while RM was speaking, Jungkook eyes ran around, and who knows if he's looking at RM or his top crush, IU?