On the afternoon of July 15, BTS’s Jungkook sent shockwaves across social media by launching a new Instagram account, @mnijungkook. The sudden return comes more than a year after he deleted his personal account, which boasted 52.4 million followers.
The new handle stands for “My name is Jungkook,” according to the BTS member, who went live on the platform alongside fellow member V. The surprise move instantly shot Jungkook and his new Instagram into the top trending topics on X (formerly Twitter), with fan pages and media outlets alike buzzing over the unexpected comeback.
Fans vividly remember Jungkook’s decision in 2023 to step away from social media. After deleting his account, he explained that he simply didn’t want to use such platforms anymore. In place of his personal updates, he launched an Instagram account for his beloved dog, Bam, under the handle @bowwow_bam, which has since amassed 7.7 million followers and receives millions of likes per post.
Now 28, Jungkook recently completed his military service along with the rest of BTS. Known as the group’s golden maknae, he’s celebrated for his all-rounder talent in singing, dancing, rapping, and songwriting. His solo career gained global momentum with tracks like Euphoria, My Time, Still With You, and especially the 2023 album GOLDEN, featuring the chart-topping hit Seven, which led him to the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100.
BTS is expected to return with a full group album in early 2026, followed by a world tour. Meanwhile, fans eagerly await more solo projects and potentially a personal tour from Jungkook—joining the ranks of Jin, J-hope, and Suga, who have already launched their own tours.
Jungkook’s unexpected return to Instagram not only thrilled ARMYs worldwide but also reignited excitement for what’s to come from the global superstar.
