Jungkook, BTS Star, Takes on ‘Hooligan’ Challenge on Motorcycle; Video Surpasses 84 Million Views
BTS’s Jungkook personally dove into the viral challenge for their new song with a stunning late-night motorcycle ride.
On the 22nd, Jungkook uploaded a video to his personal Instagram and TikTok accounts (@mnijungkook) with the short caption, “I wanted to try it…” The captivating clip showed him riding a motorcycle through the bustling streets of downtown Seoul at night, perfectly synchronized to ‘Hooligan,’ a track from BTS’s new album ‘ARIRANG.’ Fully equipped with essential safety gear like a helmet and arm protectors, he showcased his expert handling skills, even casually releasing his hands from the handlebars for a moment. His sharp editing sense also garnered significant attention, with ‘Hooligan’ lyrics uniquely placed throughout the screen and the dynamic riding scenes seamlessly matched to the song’s rhythm.
The speed at which the video accumulated views was nothing short of explosive. On Instagram, it hit 8.1 million views just 1 hour after upload, then rapidly surpassed 20.3 million views in 3 hours, 35 million views in 6 hours, and 60 million views in 15 hours. It recorded an impressive 76 million views within 24 hours, and as of 6 PM on the 23rd, it had soared past 84.05 million views. The post also garnered over 8.73 million likes on Instagram, while simultaneously heating up TikTok with 5.9 million views and 650,000 comments.
Fans particularly noted the impeccable timing of the video’s release. The baseball cap Jungkook was seen wearing in the video was identified as the same one he was spotted in at the airport just the day before. Fan account @IMGOLDENCARD enthusiastically praised him, stating, “He filmed it himself right after arriving at the airport and edited it overnight. His energy, drive, and execution – a natural-born star is truly shining!” Fellow BTS member V also showed his support by liking the post, highlighting their strong friendship.
Admiration poured in from fans, who exclaimed, “Biker Jungkook is incredibly hot!”, “For a moment, I thought it was a scene from a movie or a commercial!”, “This could easily serve as an official visualizer for Hooligan!”, and “The promotion fairy is certainly busy right after returning to the country.” Inspired by the video, actual bikers also began sharing their own ‘Hooligan’ motorcycle version challenges, further amplifying the trend across social media. @WORLDMUSICAWARD reported, “Jungkook shared the coolest ‘Hooligan’ biker MV, creating a massive buzz on X.”
Meanwhile, among some fans, a movement emerged to re-highlight the original creator of this viral biker trend. @yoongisbatman urged, “The first person to truly kick off the ‘Hooligan’ bike trend was a Muslim woman wearing a hijab,” advocating for the recognition of the original inspiration.
‘Hooligan’ is the second track from BTS’s latest album, ‘ARIRANG,’ and its YouTube music video currently boasts over 289.5 million views. RM, Suga, J-Hope, and Jungkook all participated in writing the lyrics, with all members contributing their vocals to the track.
