Jung Kook (Big Hit Music)
Big Hit Music
Jung Kook is back, as he has just unveiled his latest single, “3D,” which is looking to follow in the footsteps of his previous incredibly successful smash hit, “Seven.” That blockbuster solidified his prowess as a soloist alongside his accomplishments as a member of BTS, and the South Korean superstar is now opening up about his more mature solo work and the kind of reaction he hopes it will evoke from fans.
In a candid interview with Consequence of Sound, Jung Kook didn’t shy away from admitting that his new work is more adult-oriented than his previous releases. Rather than attempting to cause scandal or completely avoid the discussion, he welcomed the surprise that some listeners might experience listening to his own music.
During the chat, Jung Kook said he hopes his new single “3D,” a collaboration with rapper Jack Harlow, gives fans a “fun, playful, light shock.” This is precisely the reaction he anticipates when fans hear the just-released track, which features lyrics like, “I can’t touch you through the phone / Or kiss you through the universe” and “Body to body to body to body to body.”
After gaining fame as a member of the most prominent K-pop group in history, Jung Kook started releasing solo music in 2020. He scored his first chart victories in America in 2022, with his solo track “Dreamers” and his collaboration with Charlie Puth, “Left and Right,” which both reached the Hot 100.
Just a few months ago, Jung Kook officially marked the beginning his solo career with what’s considered his debut release, “Seven.” That tune was decidedly more adult than anything BTS ever shared, and lyrics like “You wrap around me and you give me life / And that’s why night after night / I’ll be fuckin’ you right” caught some longtime fans off guard.
Nevertheless, the adult nature of “Seven” didn’t hinder its global success, as it debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100. That placement immediately made Jung Kook only the second K-pop soloist to reach the top spot on the prestigious chart, following in the footsteps of his BTS bandmate Jimin.
Now, as he releases “3D,” Jung Kook is clearly aiming to replicate his previous triumph, and it appears that another mature song may be just what he needs to continue his solo journey on a high note.
