| Celebrated Name: | Jungkook |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Jeon Jeong-guk |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 24 years old |
| Birth Date: | September 1, 1997 |
| Birth Place: | Busan, South Korea |
| Nationality: | South Korean |
| Height: | 5’10” (178 cm) |
| Weight: | 80 Kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | NA |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | NA |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | NA |
| Is Jungkook Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Singer, Song Writer and Record producer |
| Salary: | NA |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $10 million |
| Last Updated: | December 2024 |
Jeon Jeong-guk, popularly called as Jungkook is a popular lead vocalist, rapper, and dancer, of the South Korean musical band named “Bangtan Boys.” He has been the youngest in the entire hip-hop group that comprises of a few more members as Kim Taehyung, Jimin, Rap Monster, Suga, Jin, and J-Hope. Since 2013, he has been associated with the BTS group. He is known mostly for his videos and songs that have become big hits. Besides being a talented singer, dancer, and rapper, Jungkook has got a charming personality. His attractive appearance has contributed to his success.
Maybe you know about Jungkook very well, but do you know how old and tall is he and what is his net worth in 2024? If you do not know, we have prepared this article about details of Jungkook’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.
Early Life & Biography
Jeon Jung-kook was born in Busan, South Korea. His family comprises of his mother, father, and an elder brother. He went to Baekyang Elementary and Middle School, Busan. After becoming a trainee, he got transferred to Singu Middle School, Seoul. When Jungkook was a child, he had a dream to become a badminton player. After seeing the performance of G-Dragon “Heartbreaker” on TV, he got inspired to become a singer.
Personal Life
In 2019, he revealed that he had used the laundry cleaning product from the fabric softener brand named Downy. This revelation got a sudden and massive increase in the sales of the brand. The stock value of the company rose by more than eleven percent in just one day.
Next, he was seen drinking wine (Merlot March wine) while performing a live stream on “V Live.” It was noticed that the stock of the wine sold right after his broadcast.
People found him reading the book “I Decided to Live as Me.” Right after this news, the report showed that the book became the second most sold book in Japan. Around 150,000 copies of the book got sold in just three months. Not only in Japan, and Korea, the book was also published in a few other nations that include China, Indonesia, and Thailand.
In 2019, Jungkook was seen wearing a ‘Modern Hanbok’ outfit at the airport. The firm “Zijangsa,” who manufactured the outfit, reported that due to the high demand for the outfit, their server went down. This has also led to the delay in the delivery for about three weeks. In 2019, Korean media also reported that this young man had created a ‘Modern Hanbok’ style in the entertainment industry in Korea.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on September 1 1997, Jungkook is 24 years old as of today’s date 8th December 2024. His height is 5 ft 10 inches tall, and his weight is 80 kg.
Career
In 2011, he was auditioned for a South Korean talent show named “Superstar K.” Though he didn’t get selected, he got several offers from entertainment firms. He was chosen as a trainee under Big Hit Entertainment. He moved to Los Angeles in 2012 and received dance training from Movement Lifestyle. In 2012, he performed in one music video of Jo Kwon’s as “I’m Da One.”
Before making his debut, he had also been a “backup dancer” for Glam. In 2017, he did his graduation from Seoul’s School of Performing Arts. In 2016, he went to take Korea’s countrywide university entrance exam. He is presently enrolled at Global Cyber University along with other BTS members as J-Hope, Suga, RM, Jimin, and V.
In 2013, Jungkook joined BTS and released his first song, ‘No More Dream.’ With the popularity of this song, he got opportunities to perform in many stage shows. He even toured across several nations.
He collaborated with several Korean singers and political leaders for the song ‘One Dream One Korea’ that depicts the ties between North Korea and South Korea. In 2012, Jungkook was also featured in a music video by Jo Kwon’s as ‘I’m Da One.’ Along with music videos, he also appeared on the TV show ‘BTS China Job’ in 2014.
Awards & Achievements
Jungkook has received several awards throughout his careers, such as Music Award, Seoul Music Award, Bonsang Award, and Golden Disk Award.
- PNG Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit in 2018
- MTV Millennial Awards for Global Instagrammer in 2019
Net Worth & Salary of Jungkook in 2024
Jungkook has an estimated who has a net worth of $10 million as of December 2024. Jungkook is admired for being a singer in the South Korean music band BTS. His major source of income comes from his trailer and short films, music videos, and television shows.
Jungkook is a famous Lead Singer Of The South Korean Musical Band. He is one of the talented rappers and K-Pop Singers who have made an impressive mark in the world of music. He is amongst the most popular youth icons who have uplifted the audience at the time of concerts with his dance moves and raps. Jungkook is highly talented and has achieved immense popularity and fan following in South Korea and other Asian nations.