BTS’s Yungkook breaks viewership records as many millions of fans watch the K-pop idol fall asleep during his Weverse Live stream.
Yungkook, also known as Jeon Jung-kook, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and dancer. He is a member of the globally popular K-pop group, BTS. On his last Weverse Live stream, Yungkook fell asleep, which caused a stir among his fans. The stream had over 15.2 million consecutive viewers at the time, and a Weverse staff member had to remotely shut it down to the dismay of millions of fans. The stream reached over 250 million likes, breaking viewership records on the platform.
Before diving into the details of the stream, it’s essential to understand what Weverse is. Weverse is a social media platform that caters to K-pop fans. It’s the ultimate destination for fans to interact with their favorite artists and fellow fans. It was launched by Big Hit Entertainment in 2019 and has since grown in popularity, with millions of fans using the app to connect with their idols.
Yungkook’s career began in 2011 when he auditioned for the South Korean reality show, Superstar K3. Although he did not make it to the finals, he caught the attention of several talent agencies, including Big Hit Entertainment, which later became BTS‘s management company. In 2013, Yungkook officially debuted as a member of BTS, and he has since become one of the most popular members of the group.
Yungkook is known for his impressive vocal range and his powerful dance moves, and he has also been praised for his songwriting abilities. Some of Yungkook’s most notable accomplishments include winning several awards with BTS, including multiple Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards. He has also released several successful albums with BTS, including Love Yourself: Tear, Map of the Soul: Persona, and BE.
Yungkook’s popularity extends beyond his music career. He has broken records on social media platforms, including becoming the most-followed K-pop idol on Instagram and the first K-pop idol to surpass 2 billion views on a solo music video on YouTube. He was recognized as one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2019 and 2020.
Now back to the Weverse Live stream. Yungkook, who is known for his love of sleeping, said that he was just going to rest a little, but it was clear that he fell into deep sleep almost immediately. Some fans reported that Yungkook had a couple of alcoholic drinks and was drunk during the live and passed out. However, this claim is unverified, and Yungkook has not commented on it.
While Yungkook was passed out off-screen, millions of fans watched a flickering candle, waiting for him to wake up. However, after a while, a Weverse staff member had to remotely shut down the stream due to Yungkook’s prolonged sleep, to the dismay of fans. The stream’s record-breaking viewership and likes are a testament to Yungkook’s popularity and the power of BTS‘s fandom, ARMY.
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Yungkook’s Weverse Live stream may have ended in an unexpected way, but it highlights the strong connection between K-pop artists and their fans. Weverse has become an essential platform for fans to interact with their idols, and Yungkook’s popularity and accomplishments are a testament to his hard work and dedication to his craft. While the circumstances surrounding Yungkook’s sleep on the stream remain unclear, it’s evident that he has the support and love of millions of fans worldwide.