Published By: Dishya Sharma
Last Updated: November 06, 2023, 13:09 IST
Jungkook won Best Song award for SEVEN. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
BTS’ Jungkook stood out by winning not one, but two highly coveted awards at the event.
At the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), both Jungkook from the famous boyband BTS and the rising group TXT achieved remarkable levels of success and recognition on a global scale. Jungkook, affectionately known golden maknae, stood out by winning not one, but two highly coveted awards. His track SEVEN, featuring Latto, which has consistently held a top position on music charts, was honoured as the Best Song at the event. Additionally, Jungkook secured the title in the Best K-pop category.
In the fiercely competitive Best Song category, Jungkook faced tough competition from chart-topping hits like Doja Cat’s Paint the Town Red, Miley Cyrus’ Flowers, Olivia Rodrigo’s vampire, SZA’s Kill Bill, and Taylor Swift’s Anti-Hero. In the Best K-Pop category, Jungkook’s fellow nominees included FIFTY FIFTY, NewJeans, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER.
Jungkook’s triumph at the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards comes at a particularly fortuitous moment, coinciding with the recent release of his solo album, GOLDEN, which was released on November 3. This album, featuring a total of 11 tracks, provided fans with a captivating and diverse musical experience, thanks to Jungkook’s collaborations with internationally acclaimed artists like Shawn Mendes, DJ Snake, Ed Sheeran, Major Lazer, and several others.
On this significant night, Jungkook was not the sole recipient of well-deserved recognition. The emerging K-Pop group, TXT, also shone brightly as they received the Best Push Artist award. This accolade acknowledged their rapid rise in the K-pop scene and their distinctive contributions to the genre.
Regarding the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards, it was initially scheduled to be held in Paris, France. Unfortunately, the event had to be cancelled due to global uncertainties and concerns, as reported by The Daily Star.
Amidst these notable achievements, another development has ignited excitement within the global BTS fandom. Jungkook has sparked speculation about a possible solo world tour. This speculation gained momentum when Ukrainian director Tanu Muino, renowned for her work on Jungkook’s captivating Standing Next To You music video, revealed behind-the-scenes images that alluded to a mysterious ‘JK WORLD TOUR.’ This teaser has fans eagerly awaiting further details and announcements regarding this potential solo tour.
These images have ignited excitement and curiosity among fans worldwide, who eagerly await an official confirmation and hope to witness Jungkook’s remarkable talents showcased on the international stage.
