Jungkook has changed his iconic Instagram username, and now fans are whining!
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BTS Jungkook Changes His Iconic 'Alphabet' Instagram Username and ARMYs Are Whining
On March 16 KST, BTS' youngest member Jungkook changed his personal Instagram account from "@abcdefghi__lmnopqrstuvwxyz," to "@jungkook.97."
His previous Instagram handle consists of all the letters in the English alphabet, except for the letters "J" and "K," which is the acronym of his name Jungkook.
While on the platform, aside from the usual Instagram Stories or new photos and videos, Jungkook decided to surprise fans by changing his username instead!
Now, when fans hop onto Instagram and search Jungkook's account, they will find that his username has been changed to a simple "@jungkook.97." The number represents the year he was born in, 1997.
BTS Jungkook changes his Instagram username
Upon finding out that Jungkook has changed his username from the unique and witty "alphabet username," BTS fans, known as ARMY, took to their social media to express their thoughts on the change.
Over on Twitter, many fans expressed their sadness and began to "mourn" for the "death" of "abcdefghi__lmnopqrstuvwxyz." Along with their posts, they also shared numerous hilarious memes that they created.
In addition, many also "whined" about Jungkook's new Instagram username. They hilariously explained how they can't call Jungkook "user alphabet" anymore. They also expressed their hope that the other members do not change their Instagram username, because they have grown attached to it.
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Some comments from fans read, "Not the TL (timeline) crying because Jungkook changed his username. jungkook.97 is hot tho."
"Me giggling with Jungkook's IG story but noticed he's not user alphabet anymore."
"Can't call Jungkook 'user alphabet' anymore it's a terrible terrible day for me i'll need a minute."
"Today, on March 15, 2022, we lost an iconic username to jungkook.97... moment of silence please."
"Jungkook changed his username into jungkook.97, user abcdefghi__lmnopqrstuvwxyz you were a legend. It was the most iconic, unique, creative, genius, & most Jungkook username ever," and similar others.
Following his username change, Jungkook began trending on several social media platforms worldwide, with keywords "Jungkook" and "JUNGKOOK CHANGED HIS USERNAME," among others.
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In fact, Jungkook's alphabet username was so iconic. Several global brands even joined in on the fun by changing their handles similar to the idol's account. The most prominent one being McDonald's, who changed their Twitter name to "ab__efghijkl_nopqrstuvwxyz" and removed the letters "C," "D," and "M."
Many also could not help but shower the BTS member with praise for being able to come up with such a witty username, despite how long it is.
BTS Jungkook's Instagram username impact
MTV UK said, "Imagine reinventing the alphabet like Jungkook," while journalist and music publicist Nicholas Daniel said, "I wish I had like 3% of the brain cells that Jungkook has. The IG name just confirmed him being a genius for me."
What are your thoughts on Jungkook's new username?
Meanwhile, rest in peace, abcdefghi__lmnopqrstuvwxyz. You will be missed!
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Written by Robyn Joan
