The K-pop world is still reeling — and rightfully so. What started as a late-night candid livestream on Weverse quickly spiralled into one of the most emotionally charged controversies of 2026. Here’s everything that happened and why fans are absolutely heartbroken.
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BTS Jungkook Drunk Live Controversy: Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date of Livestream | February 25–26, 2026 (~3:42 AM KST) |
| Platform | Weverse (now deleted) |
| Duration | ~88 minutes |
| Key Revelations | Death threats, past smoking, HYBE frustration |
| Stream Status | Deleted by HYBE |
| HYBE Official Response | None issued as of February 27 |
| Next BTS Activity | ARIRANG album — March 20, 2026 |
| Comeback Event | March 21, Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul |
What Actually Happened on the Live?
Jungkook appeared relaxed yet visibly emotional at times, sipping drinks while interacting with viewers. The approximately 88-minute broadcast began around 3:42 AM KST and was later deleted from Weverse, fuelling speculation about internal decisions at HYBE.
At one point he remarked, “If it weren’t for the company, I’d want to say everything” — which felt less like drunken rambling and more like an emotional outburst from someone exhausted by living as a carefully scripted idol.
He also openly addressed his smoking past: he stated he once smoked and that quitting required consistent effort Wionews — a candid admission that K-media immediately ran with, while burying the far more disturbing revelation.
The Death Threats Nobody Talked About
According to a translated video posted by DJ Jino on YouTube, Jungkook stated that while many admire him, some dislike him — and added that a few have allegedly even sent him death threats. MSN
The reaction from fans was immediate and devastating. Fans were furious that K-media failed to talk about this matter, instead focusing only on his drinking and smoking habits — which fans pointed out are normal things that adults do. nbcpalmsprings
One fan wrote: “Jungkook is getting death threats. He opened up about it to us, but K-media focused on his drinking and smoking instead of trying to protect him.” nbcpalmsprings
A 30-Year-Old Man vs. An Industry’s Impossible Standards
Many netizens questioned whether South Korea’s unusually strict moral expectations toward idols are suffocating grown artists. “Even if you’re not a BTS fan, a 30-year-old adult should be allowed to vent like that,” one widely-shared comment read. Total Apex Entertainment
The backlash also caused some fans to leave the fandom, with at least one major K-ARMY fan account announcing its closure — blamed by many on the divisiveness the live created within the community. Sportskeeda
This is a textbook example of the tensions baked into K-pop — where global superstars are still expected to perform perfect idol personas around the clock, regardless of their mental health or personal realities.
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FAQs
Q: Why was BTS Jungkook’s Weverse livestream deleted on February 26, 2026?
The approximately 88-minute stream was deleted from Weverse — likely by HYBE — after Jungkook made candid remarks about smoking, profanity, feeling constrained by the agency, and most critically, allegedly receiving death threats.
Q: Did HYBE respond to Jungkook’s deleted drunk livestream controversy?
As of February 27, 2026, HYBE has not issued any official statement about the livestream — while fans continue demanding better protection for Jungkook and accountability from K-media for its coverage priorities.
