Charlie Puth Can’t Stop Simping Over BTS’s Jungkook

American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth and BTS‘s Jungkook have released their much-anticipated collaboration single “Left and Right.”

In a recent interview with iHeartRadio‘s Z100 New York, Charlie Puth spilled all details regarding his collaboration with the BTS maknae. Of course, everyone wanted to know how the collab came to be in the first place!

"He immediately came to mind because, and by the way, I didn’t even know they were going on a ‘hiatus’ when I reached out to him and asked if he’d like to be part of it." — Charlie Puth

Charlie Puth explained that a large factor was that he and Jungkook are genuine friends. So, host Maxwell wanted to know if that was the case and if the two singers cozied up and went ear-to-ear for their cover art photoshoot.

"The cover art to this song here is, for the world to see… Did you guys actually touch ears?" — Maxwell

Charlie Puth immediately got flustered by the question but confessed that he and Jungkook really had been that close for the shoot, which was actually stills from the music video! The cover art itself is inspired by iconic 90s boybands, such as The Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC.

Yet, when the interviewer likened Charlie Puth and Jungkook’s relationship to that of brothers or friends, Puth instead gushed about how handsome Jungkook is! We certainly can’t blame him.

Maxwell: To have that brotherhood, to have that friendship to where it’s okay to touch ears…

Charlie Puth: Mmhmm.

Maxwell: But it’s just like … it naturally comes through even in the cover art, man.

Charlie Puth: I mean, he’s a handsome guy.

Still, that’s not all. In every interview, Charlie Puth can’t help but simp over Jungkook.

Charlie Puth also appeared on Hits 1‘s Morning Mash Up to promote “Left and Right.” Again, he was asked how he chose Jungkook to feature on the song. Co-host Nicole especially wondered how one could pick one among all seven BTS members.

"I feel like I would be nervous to like choose the wrong like… What if like… Were the other guys … did they feel left out? Were their feelings hurt?" — Nicole

Charlie Puth explained that he wasn’t quite sure. His collaboration was natural since he had always had a connection to Jungkook.

"Oh, I don’t know. They’re all very talented." — Charlie Puth

While he hadn’t always been ARMY, he became a mutual fan and then a friend of all the members. Yet, Jungkook especially had stood out, and Puth again couldn’t stop gushing when talking about him. Like the rest of us, he can’t get over how handsome Jungkook is.

Charlie Puth: Jungkook is a very attractive human.

Nicole: He is. He really is beautiful. The thing that you posted…

Charlie Puth: No, but I was like… Wow.

Puth and Nicole referenced Howard Stern‘s famous “Hey now!” phrase when describing their reaction to Jungkook.

Nicole: You were like, “Hey now!”

Charlie Puth: Like “Hey now!”

Nicole: Okay!

ARMYs already thought “Left and Right” seemed to depict a gay relationship. While it’s a love song, the only people featured in the MV are Charlie Puth, Jungkook, and a therapist. All three even appear onscreen together, possibly implying couple’s therapy.

All we have to say is that it’s clear that Charlie Puth and Jungkook’s chemistry for the MV was not faked! Previously, Puth shared behind-the-scenes clips, showcasing their chemistry on and off the screen. Check out more below:

BTS’s Jimin Wants To Be More “Explicit” And “Raw”

BTS‘s Jimin wants to be honest, and in doing so, he wants to be explicit.

In an interview with Weverse Magazine following the release of BTS’s anthology album Proof, Jimin revealed his personal struggles during the past couple of years and the direction in which he wants to take his solo music.

After the release of Jimin and Ha Sung Woon‘s collaborative OST for K-Drama Our Blues, “With You,” Jimin held a live broadcast. During it, he told ARMYs, “Starting with this, I’m going to try many things.” So, interviewer Myungseok Kang asked him, “Are you currently working on new material?”

Recently, BTS made the announcement during Festa Dinner Party that they would be taking a season to focus on releasing solo projects. While their statement was interpreted as meaning they would take a hiatus from group activities, HYBE, Jungkook, V, and RM reassured ARMYs that BTS still have plans as a group.

While Suga, J-Hope, and V have all revealed that they have been actively working on solo projects. Jimin revealed that he is just getting started.

"I’m just starting. I decided to just keep going straight through, staying together with the producers. I think we’ll basically always be together for around a month. We met a few times and were talking about what messages and what kind of appearance or image I want to get across." — Jimin

Myungseok Kang responded to Jimin, saying, “It sounds like you still have more you want to show, even after the Grammys and the concert.” It’s true; Jimin has a lot more he wants to show.

"Exactly. Maybe I can be just a little more explicit." — Jimin

Like the rest of us, Myungseok Kang likely was not expecting Jimin to use the word “explicit.” So, he asked, “What do you mean, ‘more explicit’?” Jimin explained that he wants to show a more mature and raw side to himself.

"I just think I can show something a little more raw about me. That might include a more mature side, too, but what I’m really interested in is showing something closer to my real, personal rawness directly in a format like music or music videos. By doing so, I think maybe I can show something I never have before." — Jimin

Again, Myungseok Kang asked Jimin to elaborate more on his definition of “raw” exactly. For Jimin, he would like to be more honest and explore a darker side that he has yet to.

"Like, something that shows the things I usually think about a little more honestly? My thoughts are already well-represented on BTS’ albums, but, you know, some of the older members have already dealt with some darker material on their solo mixtapes. I think I’m trying to do something similar." — Jimin

Jimin hopes that in his upcoming music, he can communicate with others. Like all of us, the past couple of years has been a struggle due to COVID-19. So, Jimin wants to express his feelings of lostness.

"I’m doing this more for my own sake than because I want to say something to other people. Because after a year and a half of the pandemic, I was thinking a lot about how I was a little lost. Once the other members found out about that, they said, ‘Why don’t you try to make it into music?’ And that made me decide I should try and talk about it in my music." — Jimin

Myungseok Kang added, “I guess it took a little time before you realized you were lost.” And Jimin agreed.

"Yes, I think so. I thought I had a wonderful life before, but the more I thought about it, the more I felt like maybe I was trying to deny something." — Jimin

The pandemic was a period of lostness and even denial for Jimin. So, he certainly has some serious topics he can explore in his music.

Myungseok Kang: You mean, not being able to have an audience?

Jimin: That’s part of it, but I also started to question things and yet tried to brush those things off at the same time—denying them by telling myself I was just enjoying my life.

While we have yet to hear Jimin’s new sound, he is communicating this new direction for his solo music through his style. In the Weverse photoshoot, he opted to go shirtless.

BTS’s V Finally Reveals The Reason Why He Keeps Deleting His Solo Songs He’s Worked On

BTS’s V has quite a reputation for creating beautiful music.

Unfortunately, he also has a reputation for deleting things, whether it’s Instagram posts, old demos, or unreleased songs.

So, anytime ARMYs get excited for V’s upcoming mixtape dubbed KTH1, he then reveals that he has deleted some songs he had been working on for it!

"Ah lol all the songs I upload are not going on the mixtape, I deleted them after uploading it. I apologize in advance, I don’t even remember" — V

"Since this is recent.. should I look for it in the trash? I wish I hadn’t emptied it Just hate my thumb"— V

Recently, BTS celebrated their 9th anniversary with a Festa Dinner Party. During it, they announced that they would be taking a season to focus on releasing solo projects.

While their statement was interpreted as meaning they would take a hiatus from group activities, HYBE, Jungkook, V, and RM reassured ARMYs that BTS still have plans as a group.

Still, each member also has plans to release their own solo work. So, in a new interview with Weverse Magazine following the release of BTS’s anthology album Proof, V spoke about his evolution as a solo artist and his choice to shelf his songs.

Interviewer Myungseok Kang asked him about V’s iconic moments from The 2022 GRAMMYs and his solo music. He referenced specifically V’s K-Drama OST for Our Beloved Summer. 

"I think people already embrace your brand of freedom to some degree. The way people viewed your music changed after ‘Blue & Grey’ and ‘Christmas Tree.’ And I feel like people understand the image you’re trying to project, considering the particular type of scenes on TV that those two songs often appear in."— Myungseok Kang

V revealed he hasn’t quite cemented his brand yet, especially since he isn’t sure about listeners’ reactions. So, he plans to keep making solo music until he finds out.

"I’m not sure what people think of my songs because I can’t be there with them. I can’t see it with my own eyes. I’ll just have to try making more solo songs to find out. I think that way I can know for sure what lies ahead based on what direction my sound is taking and the stance it should take." — V

Myungseok Kang then addressed all of the unreleased songs V has teased. He asked, “Don’t you want to release any of your unreleased music?”

V divulged that he actually has shelved all of those songs and is currently in the process of writing new ones. Yet, he feels more confident already.

"I shelved all those songs and I’m writing new ones. But I think I’m doing a good job with the writing now. (laughs)"— V

Myungseok Kang inquired about V’s thought process when selecting what songs make the cut. V shared that it purely depends on his mood.

Myungseok Kang: How do you choose when to shelve a song and when to release it?

V: I don’t know. When the mood just strikes me? Maybe when I liked it on the day I made it and still like it when I hear it now, too.

V’s criteria are stiff. He can’t just like a song while he’s working on it. He has to enjoy it later when listening too.

"I don’t have any regrets. I just tell myself the next song should be better than the previous one and go make it."— V

Some may think V is hard on himself this way as he views his own music objectively. Yet, he doesn’t want to have regrets and release things he is unsatisfied with.

"I feel like I want to be as objective as I can be with myself when it comes to the songs I make. If I feel regret whenever that happens, I’ll become one of those people who just release songs even when they’re not satisfied with them. And then I wouldn’t be able to complete an album of my songs the way I envision it."— V

V’s style may be evolving, but his music overall is consistent in vibe. So, Myungseok Kang asked V, “Are there times when the very foundation of the music you’re working on changes as you’re working on it?” 

"Your songs have been consistent, emotionally speaking, but your arrangements and composition have gradually been becoming more detailed."— Myungseok Kang

V shared how his music has evolved specifically. He has reached a new level.

"I think I’m trying to make them sound fuller. Like the richness of the tone or a fuller melody. I think I’ve reached that level now."— V

He explained that listeners should be able to hear the difference if they listen to his solo songs from the beginning to now. V’s voice has taken “on a deeper emotional power.” 

"If you listen to all the songs I ever made from beginning to end in order, I hope you can tell both my voice and the entire atmosphere of the songs are taking on a deeper emotional power. It’s one of the most important goals I’ve ever tried to achieve."— V