BTS Jungkook’s Difference In Reactions To Crowds In Korea And Japan Spark Heated Debate

BTS Jungkook‘s different reactions to crowds at concerts in Korea and Japan, as seen in a viral video, have sparked a heated debate among netizens.

BTS’s Jungkook

Recently, BTS started the ARIRANG tour and had shows in Korea and Japan.

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— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) April 12, 2026

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— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) April 18, 2026

Recently, a viral video seemingly showing Jungkook’s difference in reactions to the crowd at the shows has sparked a heated debate.

this is all he wanted bro…it’s so simple. phones down…a small interaction like swaying along when he sits with us or when any of the guys sit with us…they just wanna see us. not our phones. | #BTS #bangtan #jk #jungkook #kpop

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Netizens posted a video of Jungkook seemingly reacting to a sea of phones during the concerts in Korea.

The OP then compared it to Jungkook’s more positive and wholesome reaction during the Japanese concert, where the fans were just enjoying the show. In particular, it is not allowed to record or take photos during many Japanese concerts, which led to the lack of phones and cameras in the video.

Yet, it sparked a heated debate. While some thought phones should be banned from concerts, others explained that people paid for the ticket, which means they should be able to do what they want, adding that there might be an emergency that requires a phone.