- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:57 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Jungkook School Day Secret: BTS member Jeon Jungkook has spent years in the spotlight, allowing fans to learn about many of his habits and personality traits. Despite that, stories from his school days continue to surprise ARMYs. Recently, an individual claiming to be Jungkook’s former classmate shared a childhood memory that has captured the attention of fans online. The anecdote highlights a shy habit that Jungkook reportedly had long before becoming one of the world’s biggest K-pop stars.
BTS Jungkook’s Former Classmate Shares A School Memory
According to Jungkook's classmate, Jungkook often kept his eyes hidden behind his long bangs while attending classes. The classmate recalled that he would spend most of his time with his fringe covering his face, making it difficult for others to clearly see his eyes.
The person wrote, “There’s really not much to say. He was seriously handsome lol. He used to walk around with his bangs covering his eyes, so people would be like, “Does he have something wrong with his eyes?”
According to one of Jungkook’s classmates, he used to hide his eyes behind long bangs at school because his eyes were just so pretty that everyone talked about them, and shy Jungkook would spend an hour styling his hair in front of a mirror to keep them covered 😭 pic.twitter.com/rgH62aF7c8
— Daily JK Praise (@dailyjkpraise) June 16, 2026
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The story further revealed that a teacher eventually asked Jungkook to move his hair away from his face during class. When he did, many students were reportedly surprised by his appearance.
The classmate shared, “Then one day a teacher made him show his eyes, and wow, they were gorgeous. I still remember it vividly.”
He added, Later I heard that his eyes were so pretty that people kept talking about them, so he started covering them again.”
Fans React To Jungkook's Childhood Viral Story
ARMYs were delighted to learn more about Jungkook’s early years. Many found the story endearing, especially because the singer is now known for his confident stage presence and charismatic performances.
Some fans joked that Jungkook was 'bullied' for being too handsome, while others pointed out how different he must have been as a shy student compared to the global superstar he is today.
how can they not talk about this pretty boba eye??? 😭 https://t.co/7OhjtlyEDs pic.twitter.com/qday6aqhwG
— Nini⁷ (@niniluvbangtan) June 16, 2026
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Jungkook debuted with BTS as the group's youngest member, often referred to as the ‘Golden Maknae.’ Over the years, he has grown into one of K-pop’s most recognizable performers.
The story serves as a reminder that even the biggest stars once had ordinary school experiences and insecurities before achieving worldwide fame.