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Departure
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Going solo after starring in a popular boy band – especially one the size of BTS – was always going to be a mammoth ask. When it comes to South Korean star Jung Kook, he’s not only made that transition, he’s done so in electrifying style. After becoming the first South Korean artist to release an official song for the FIFA World Cup soundtrack, Jung Kook’s debut single, ‘Seven’, smashed chart and streaming records the world over. In fact, it became the fastest song in history to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. Not bad for a debut, eh?
It’s an incredible achievement and a testament to the hard work that goes on in the recording studio, on the road, and performing in front of adoring fans. I Am Still came out earlier this year and documented Jung Kook’s meteoric rise, including seeing the hardships and struggles along the way.
The film worked really well, with a decent 90 minute run-time dedicated to seeing how Jung Kook worked his socks off to get to where he is today. For those that missed it, don’t fret because Disney+ are here with a new series. In essence, the show is basically an extended edition of that movie, boasting 55 minutes of additional material.
If you’re a Jung Kook fan, you already know you’re going to jump into this one, and the show does a decent job of justifying its place on the platform. The episodes flow into one another organically (honestly, you couldn’t tell this is an extended version of the movie) with the first chapter following Jung Kook’s journey through making Seven. The second then focuses on his second single, 3D, before moving into Jung Kook’s team-ups with stars like Usher before military enlistment.
Along the way, the show features a mix of live performances, talking head interviews and fly on the wall footage from Jung Kook himself as he rehearses, practices and hangs with buddies like Jimin.
If there’s one thing you immediately glean from all of this, it’s how authentic the guy is. He’s incredibly humble and very easy to warm to. As his producer Andrew Watt alludes, Jung Kook leaves his ego at the door and works hard to get the vocals right every time – no matter how long that takes. This sort of hard work is always going to pay off and it’s testament to the work ethic of him (and the other guys from BTS too, lets be honest) that he’s now making waves in the music industry the world over.
Jung Kook deserves all the success that’s come his way and this documentary series really exemplifies why. The show has a lovely ebb and flow to it, and if you’re a fan of Jung Kook, or want to find out what all the fuss is about, this one’s a must watch.
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Verdict - 8/10
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