BTS member Jungkook is earning praise from fans after confidently responding to repeated requests for him to speak English during a recent livestream.

On June 28, shortly after BTS wrapped up their concert in Spain, Jungkook went live from his hotel room to spend time with fans. Throughout the broadcast, he answered questions, chatted casually, and shared honest thoughts about everything from music to daily life.

One topic, however, kept appearing in the live chat. Many international viewers repeatedly asked him to speak in English so they could better understand the conversation.

Rather than ignoring the requests, Jungkook addressed them directly with a candid but lighthearted response.

“I told you I can’t speak English. Speak in Korean! Speak in Korean! Then we can communicate!” he joked, making it clear that he wasn’t comfortable being pressured into speaking a language he doesn’t feel confident using.

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He then elaborated on his thoughts, emphasizing that he deeply appreciates his global fanbase but hopes people will respect his current language abilities.

“I love you all so much, but please don’t ask me to speak English. You should try learning Korean instead. I study English at my own pace, too, okay? I want to speak English and Spanish too. I want to do everything, but I can’t, so stop asking.”

Jungkook also added a self-deprecating joke that immediately drew laughter from viewers.

“I can’t even speak Korean that well, and I’m Korean.”

His comments highlighted that while he hopes to improve his foreign language skills in the future, he doesn’t want to feel obligated to perform in a language he hasn’t yet mastered simply because fans expect it.

Interestingly, shortly after Jungkook made his request, the atmosphere in the livestream chat noticeably changed. More Korean comments began appearing, something the singer quickly noticed.

“Suddenly, there are more comments in Korean,” he laughed. “That’s funny. This is good.”

The BTS vocalist then took a moment to express his affection for his native language, explaining why he believes Korean is uniquely expressive.

“Korean is really amazing. There is nothing you can’t express in Korean. The only language where you can express all your emotions is Korean. Korean is really great.”

His heartfelt praise for Korean resonated with many viewers, particularly Korean fans, who appreciated his pride in his language and culture.

Following the livestream, clips of Jungkook’s remarks spread rapidly across social media and Korean online communities. Rather than criticizing his response, many Korean netizens applauded him for setting clear boundaries while remaining respectful toward international fans.

Many commenters argued that celebrities should never be expected to speak a language they are not fluent in simply because they have a global audience. Others pointed out that Jungkook has consistently made efforts to communicate with international fans over the years and deserves the same patience and understanding that fans would expect for themselves when learning a foreign language.

Some also praised his suggestion that fans try learning Korean, viewing it not as a dismissal but as an encouraging reminder that communication works both ways. Others loved his humorous admission that he is still trying to improve his own Korean expression, saying it reflected the humble personality fans have come to know.

The moment has since become one of the most talked-about highlights from Jungkook’s four-hour livestream, with many fans praising his honesty and appreciating that he addressed the issue openly instead of silently enduring repeated requests. For many viewers, it served as a reminder that while BTS has become one of the world’s biggest global acts, its members should still be free to communicate in the language they feel most comfortable using.