• By Sukanya Saha
  • Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:12 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

BTS' Jungkook Is Obsessed With Indian Food: BTS stands as one of the most renowned bands globally, and each member of this South Korean boy band has an astonishing and dedicated fanbase. Among them, Jungkook holds immense popularity as a K-Pop idol, and his fans swoon at the sight of his smile. He recently endeared himself to even more Indian fans during a live chat by expressing his love for Indian dishes, such as Naan, curry, and Chicken Makhani.

The K-Pop idol is currently enjoying the success of his debut single, SEVEN, and has achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the second K-Pop soloist to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, following his bandmate, Jimin. For those unaware, he, along with his fellow bandmates, began their journey as a group in 2013, and after a decade, he has now released his debut single.

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On Sunday, Jungkook hosted several VLives where he engaged with the ARMY. While doing so, he shared that he had to finish his laundry and that the dryer would take some time, prompting him to hold a session with the fans. During the live interaction, a fan inquired whether he had ever tried Indian food, and he promptly mentioned dishes like chicken makhani, curry, and naan as some of his favourites.

During the live session, Jungkook, in his endearing manner, vividly described how a naan looked, while playfully asking fans not to talk about food as it might make him feel hungry. He also jokingly mentioned that he was starving. This delightful revelation by the BTS star undoubtedly thrilled Indian fans, sparking a frenzy on Twitter with their excitement.

A fan tweeted, "Our desi ARMYs are about to go wild... Jungkook knows what's good – liking naan and chicken!" A second added, "Indian BTS ARMY, we keep winning! Jungkook talked about our chicken butter masala and naan..."

A third shared, "I'm really shocked that he pronounced "chicken makhani" so correctly.. come to india JUNGKOOK I'll cook for you."

A fourth remarked, "Habibi, come to India." A fifth wrote, "Khilayenge apko Chicken aur Naan India aa jaiye Concert karne," and a sixth quipped, "He is so Desi coded."