Jung Kook performs a surprise show in Times Square in New York City – Billboard

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Jung Kook recently released his long-awaited solo album, goldenand celebrated by giving fans a special treat.

The 26-year-old BTS star took the stage at TSX Entertainment on Thursday (November 9), the first permanent theater located in the heart of New York City’s Times Square, for a surprise performance. Jung Kook, who was fully dressed in Calvin Klein, performed several songs golden.

Fans who couldn’t watch the show in person were able to follow the Xbox channel on Twitch and had the chance to win custom Jung Kook Xbox Series

“We are honored to co-create this historic moment for Jung Kook and the entire BTS group,” Nick Holmstein, co-CEO of TSX Entertainment, said in a press release. His solo journey has already made history with several chart-topping singles, and we are very confident that this album will continue that trend. This represents a pivotal moment in music, especially for K-pop fans, and holds great significance for both Times Square and New York City.

golden, released on Friday (November 3), features Jung Kook’s Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit with Latto, “Seven,” as well as his new song with Jack Harlow, “3D.” However, his favorite song on the album is “Standing Next to You,” and he says he’s looking forward to performing it live. “Of course, the song itself is great, but more than that, it allowed me to see this amazing image when I heard the song and I could immediately see myself performing on stage with that song,” he told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. Earlier this week. “It has a very special place in my heart because the recording process was really difficult. But the one thing I would ask ARMY is not to listen to it with earphones or via their smartphone, but to listen to it loudly via a loud speaker.