How Did Jungkook and Charlie Puth Become Friends? (A Timeline)
Jungkook and Charlie Puth recently exchanged pleasantries as the former left to start his military service.
While Jungkook comes from the famous K-Pop band, BTS Charlie Puth is an American Pop star with record-breaking albums. So how did Jungkook and Charlie Puth meet and are they friends in real life? Read more to learn about their history with the Daebak Company!
How Did Jungkook and Charlie Puth Meet?
Jungkook and Charlie Puth’s friendship began in 2018 when the K-Pop idol caught the latter's attention with his cover of We Don’t Talk Anymore on YouTube.
This led the two to collaborate in a performance at the 2018 MBC Plus X Genie Music Awards. The duo sang Charlie Puth's hit single We Don't Talk Anymore.
In 2022, they continued to collaborate with the song Left and Right. They also remained friends.
Are Jungkook and Charlie Puth Friends in Real Life?
Jungkook and Charlie Puth have repeatedly expressed their mutual admiration, emphasizing their excitement about collaborating on music.
It was a cherished dream for the BTS member to collaborate with the American artist, a sentiment echoed by Puth who had deep appreciation for his musical counterpart.
In various interviews, both artists openly discussed their respect for each other with Jungkook acknowledging Puth as a significant inspiration. Puth felt the same after hearing Jungkook's cover of We Don’t Talk Anymore.
Undoubtedly, their chemistry is impeccable.
JUNGKOOK’s SURPRISE APPEARANCE ON TIKTOK LIVE WITH CHARLIE PUTH!!! pic.twitter.com/yuUPgGjDAg
— moni⁷ 𖠌 (@taeisthv) December 11, 2023
Jungkook's Military Enlistment
Right before his military service begins, fans of the duo were in for a surprise as Jungkook and Charlie Puth appeared on a TikTok Live. The two sang their song, Left and Right.
Avid fans spotted the singer sporting a beanie, indicating that he had already shaved his head for military service.
Still, fans were happy to have one final performance before his military service starts.
Jungkook enlisted into the military right after V and RM along with Jimin on December 12. During the performance, Puth called him a “good friend.”
@charlieputh Thank you Tik Tok for a wonderful time last night and thank you to @AbjkMRstY for performing the song with me virtually. I can’t wait to see you again my friend. #tiktokinthemix #newmusic #closetoyou #bts ♬ original sound - Charlie Puth
What's In Store for Jungkook and Charlie Puth in the Future?
It's far from over, hopefully. But as for any future collaboration from Jungkook and Charlie Puth, fans will will have to wait until 2025 when Jungkook ends his military service.
What could be in store? Who knows, but fans are already anticipating something great!
Check out Daebak’s Jungkook merch to keep your heart happy while you wait.
Who was Charlie Puth influenced by?
His classical training is on full display, along with his impeccable influences — which range from jazz greats Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans to R&B songwriter-producers Babyface, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Teddy Riley.
Are Cha Eun Woo and Jungkook friends?
Jungkook and Cha Eun Woo are said to share a great bond.
Who are Jungkook's best friends?
Jungkook has a friend group that includes ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo, GOT7’s Yugyeom and BamBam, SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu, The8 and DK and NCT’s Jaehyn nicknamed the “97 liners.”
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