The captivating documentary, JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL, chronicling the solo journey of Jung Kook of 21st century pop icons BTS, has become the highest-grossing music cinema event of 2024. Across its limited theatrical run, from September 18 through October 13 in 4,100+ cinemas in approximately 120 countries and regions, the film has grossed $15.7M globally, with approximately 1.2M admissions. Worldwide box office gross is listed as of time of press release issuance. The film continues to play theatrically in Korea and Japan.
Directed by Junsoo Park, and delving into the eight-month period following Jung Kook's historic solo debut with the RIAA platinum-certified single "Seven (feat. Latto)" in July 2023, JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL offers an intimate look at Jung Kook's creative process, unwavering work ethic, and the unique challenges faced by a global popstar.
Across its opening weekend, the film reached No.1 in Brazil; No. 2 in Mexico and Chile; No. 3 in Argentina, Colombia, Peru; and reached the top ten in North America, Germany, Italy, and Malaysia, demonstrating the undeniable appeal of Jung Kook and the enduring popularity of BTS. Due to the overwhelming early global fan demand for JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL, Trafalgar Releasing and HYBE announced October 11th “PARTY EDITION” screenings, featuring the hit documentary with an additional 20 minutes of singalong videos, transforming the cinema experience into the ultimate fan celebration.
Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing, stated: "We're delighted with the continued success of JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL. To become the highest-grossing music cinema event of 2024 is a true testament to the enduring appeal of the artist and also to the ongoing enthusiasm and support from his fanbase.”
JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL was distributed worldwide by Trafalgar Releasing except in South Korea where it is distributed by CJ CGV and Japan where it is distributed by AVEX.
Jung Kook (Jeon, Jeongguk) is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. Jung Kook has been proving his wide spectrum of musical talent through solo works such as “Euphoria,” “My Time” and “Still With You,” as well as collaborative singles with global artists including Lauv and Charlie Puth. Jung Kook is credited on multiple BTS tracks including the Japanese single “Your eyes tell,” “Stay” from BE, and “Run BTS” from Proof. Jung Kook also participated in singing “Dreamers,” the Official Soundtrack of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, which he performed at the Opening Ceremony. In July 2023, the global popstar released his RIAA platinum-certified (as of November 2023) first solo single “Seven (feat. Latto),” which debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 and Spotify’s ‘Top Song Global' charts, as well as at No. 3 on the UK official singles chart. He released his sophomore single “3D (feat. Jack Harlow)” in September, followed by his first solo album GOLDEN in November.
