Jung Kook is back! The BTS superstar unveiled his latest single, “Never Let Go,” on Friday (June 7).
According to HYBE, the new track is dedicated to BTS's beloved fans, affectionately called ARMY, and conveys “a sincere message to never let go of each other.” “Never Let Go” is Jung Kook's first solo music since the release of his 2023 debut album, Goldenwhich debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
In 2023, Jung Kook broke a number of records thanks to Latto's collaboration, “Seven”. The song landed at No.3 on its release Official UK Singles Chart, released on July 21, for the highest-charting debut by a solo Korean act. Additionally, “Seven” debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. US charts (dated July 29). The song marked the first chart-topper for a BTS member as a soloist, as well as Latto's first No. 1. On streaming, “Seven” was the fastest song to reach one billion streams in Spotify history.
Jung Kook and fellow BTS members Jin, RM, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, and V are currently serving in the South Korean military, which enforces an 18-month military draft for all able-bodied men until they are discharged 28. Some of the members have pursued various solo projects amid their service, and the full group plans to reunite for band activities in 2025.
Listen to Jung Kook's “Never Let Go” below.
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