On March 9, 2025, Jungkook delighted fans with an unexpected series of song recommendations on his Instagram account, @bowwow_bam, which is primarily devoted to his beloved dog, Bam. While it’s customary for the BTS member to share updates about his pet, this musical suggestion spree caught many off guard.
The tracks he recommended quickly gained traction, prompting fans to rush to various music streaming platforms to listen. Among the standout tracks was “Oxford Circus,”which rapidly went viral, attracting the attention of Los Angeles-based artist Frex, who expressed her excitement on X (formerly Twitter):
“Holy s**t I just woke up to see that Jungkook from BTS shared Oxford Circus on his IG story?????” – Frex via X.
In a similar vein, Sarah Lee, a.k.a. Aqualina, also took to her Instagram stories to share her awe upon learning that Jungkook had listened to her song “Among the Clouds.”She said:
“I’m speechless hahahah. I love this man and you’re telling me he listened to my MUSIC. I USED TO WATCH VIDS OF YOU DANCING TO EVERY DANCE BREAK IN YOUR SONGS SIR.”
The reactions from Frex and Aqualina resonated with fans, showcasing the deep appreciation Jungkook has cultivated among lesser-known artists. The outpouring of love and support for him was evident as users praised his commitment to uplifting emerging talents.
“He really uplifts and heals the world,”one fan observed.
“It makes me really happy that he supports small artists; he uses his influence in such a good way. I love him so much,”another fan mentioned.
“Jungkook recommending small artists and using small brands is just so heartwarming; you don’t understand how this makes a difference for them,”a user shared.
More fans expressed their admiration for Jungkook’s gracious actions:
“The Jungkook effect is real & it’s powerful. Artists know the impact he can have on their songs & are truly grateful,”remarked a netizen.
“Mood, my man always making his fellow artists so happy while recommending their songs; he’s a life changer fr,”wrote another supportive fan.
“Jungkook is really one of a kind. He is always supportive and encouraging towards others,”added a user.
Reactions from THEHONESTGUY and Carlos Abril
While Jungkook shared his recommendations, he also took the opportunity to introduce fans to eight songs from various artists, including:
- “Let Me Know”by Carlos Abril (featuring Amelia and 9ICK)
- “One Deep”by Pimmie
- “Slauson”by Pimmie
- “Oxford Circus”by Frex
- “Hanging with You”by THEHONESTGUY
- “Drama”by Rex Orange County
- “Dramamine”by Flawed Mangoes
- “Among the Clouds”by Aqualina
Expressing his gratitude, Canadian singer Mubarak Adeyemi, known as THEHONESTGUY, thanked Jungkook on Instagram:
“Jungkook of @/bts.bighitofficial just posted my music @/bowwow_bam. Thank you.”
Similarly, Spanish producer Carlos Abril also acknowledged Jungkook’s support for his song “Let Me Know.”He shared an image of Jungkook on Instagram, playfully captioning it:
“This wasn’t on my bingo card, but Jungkook of BTS likes this tune. Thanks for sharing @/bowwow_bam Madness lol.”
In other news, Jungkook is expected to complete his military service by June 2025, along with fellow BTS members RM, Suga, Jimin, and V, marking an eagerly anticipated return for many fans.