BTS member Jungkook has revealed the reasons behind the release of an explicit version of his solo song "SEVEN".
Jungkook held a live broadcast on the fan community platform Weverse on July 22.
A netizen asked him why he released a "dirty" version of "SEVEN," to which Jungkook responded, "Why would that be a dirty version? Explain the reason. Why would you think that's dirty? It's an explicit version."
He further explained, "It's just being honest. Everyone feels differently, so if it felt that way, there's nothing we can do about it. Doing everything might be... Honestly, I don't really know. Isn't there such a thing as a feeling? I don't know. It's just a feeling. I had a lot of thoughts about which version to release. The choice was to release both."
He added, "Because the way people interpret it is different even within the clean version and the explicit version. I thought it would be really fun."
Jungkook reflected on his age and career, saying, "How old am I now? How many years ago did I debut? I'll be 28 next year. But I haven't lost sight of why ARMYs love me. So I thought a lot about it. Unless I show this new side, I can't get recognized. It's something only I can do."
Continuing, he shared, "I like what I like, and I dislike what I dislike. I don't think much about it. But I think there's a difference between wanting to feel comfortable and accepting challenges. There's this thing called image, right? I'm the youngest in the group, and people like that. What can I change about myself who only followed that? I have to change. I have to tell people who love me, 'This is me,' and although it's not forcing them, I need to make them accept it."
Emphasizing his need for change, Jungkook added, "Even if I only recognize the needs, will ARMYs and I really be happy until the end? There's no change. I always want to make something new and fun and be recognized by the ARMYs with it."
Reflecting on his personal growth, Jungkook said, "I used to seek comfort. But this is also something you guys created. You gave me courage. Didn't I say that in a recent live? Why do you support and love me? I didn't know back then. But I don't want to show such a weak side. I want to gain confidence and change. This process can be uncomfortable. Because it's a process of adjusting not just for me, but for everyone. Doesn't it seem fun? To create it together."
Jungkook released his first solo single "SEVEN" on July 14. The song, a UK garage-style track in English, combines lyrics about wanting to spend every day of the week with a loved one with Jungkook's emotional voice.
