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‘Never Thought of Myself as a Genius’: Jung Kook Grapples With Fame as a Solo Artist in ‘I Am Still’ Trailer

‘Never Thought of Myself as a Genius’: Jung Kook Grapples With Fame as a Solo Artist in ‘I Am Still’ Trailer

Despite being part of one of the biggest music groups in the world, Jung Kook still battles with confidence as a performer. In the trailer for his upcoming documentary, Jung Kook: I Am Still, the BTS member struggles with the pressure of performing as a solo artist.

“I’m suddenly nervous,” Jung Kook said in the trailer before a show. “I’ll do my best guys.”


The minute-long trailer, released Wednesday, features Jung Kook’s high-energy stage performances, meticulous dance rehearsals, and behind-the-scenes studio recordings as he comes to terms with his solo career.

“I just follow my own compass,” he said. “I’ve never thought of myself as a genius. I know the areas I lack in, so I strive to be better too. I always say this, but ARMY [fans] always fired me up.”

His first album, Golden, debuted at number one on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart in November, with the third track and single off the album “Seven” featuring Latto, winning a Billboard Music Award for Top Global K-Pop Song. (A poster featuring the Golden album art and a clip of his Billboard trophy are both featured in the trailer.)

BTS is made up of rappers Suga, RM, and J-Hope, as well as singers Jung Kook, V, Jimin, and Jin. Members Jimin and Jung Kook plan to release the travel series Are You Sure?! on Disney+ on Aug. 8, chronicling the duo’s travels through New York, Jeju Island in South Korea, and Sapporo, Japan.

I Am Still, directed by Junsoo Park and produced by Jiwon Yoon, will include “8 months of golden moments,” the trailer reads, and will be distributed to more than 120 territories by Trafalgar Releasing. (The distributors also released Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour and Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé in 2023.) The documentary will hit theaters Sept. 18.

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