Living with a close childhood friend.
Jungkook surprised fans during his December 3 Weverse livestream when he casually introduced the person he’s currently living with. The broadcast, originally meant to show him cooking the curry–doenjang pasta he had talked about earlier, took an unexpected turn when a second voice suddenly appeared off-camera.
As Jungkook chopped vegetables and sautéed bacon, he called out mid-stir, “What time did you sleep yesterday?”
A man replied from outside the frame, “1 a.m.? 2 a.m.? Today is my day off.”
The brief exchange quickly raised questions, prompting Jungkook to clarify who the mystery person was.
“The friend I live with is a friend from Busan. We’ve known each other since kindergarten, and we’re the kind who always tell each other to shut up,” he explained.
His friend immediately pushed back with playful timing, asking, “When did I ever say that?” — a moment that captured their easy, brotherly dynamic and sent fans into laughter.
The revelation spread instantly across social media, with many shocked to learn that Jungkook is living with a childhood friend from Busan. After mixing his leftover pasta sauce with rice and finishing his meal, Jungkook wrapped up the stream, leaving fans buzzing.
Reactions ranged from surprise to envy. Some wrote, “His friend must be incredibly tight-lipped to have kept this a secret,” while others joked that they had just become “the most envious people on earth.” A few compared the situation to an “entourage-style” setup, wondering if the friend works a normal job or simply lives there.
Fans also pointed out the practical side: Jungkook resides in a large, detached home that has been targeted by obsessive sasaengs. Having a trusted childhood friend as a roommate, they noted, is likely a comforting and smart choice for his safety and peace of mind.