Jungkook’s ‘Hooligan’ laugh steals the show at BTS New York event
Jungkook had fans in splits at a BTS event in New York, as his now viral “Hooligan” laugh became the unexpected highlight of the night.
During the exclusive Spotify x BTS: SWIMSIDE gathering at The Rooftop at Pier 17, leader RM shared a hilarious behind the scenes story about the quirky ad-lib, instantly winning over the crowd. The moment quickly became one of the biggest highlights of the evening.
While interacting with fans during a Q&A session, RM revealed that the distinctive “ha-ha-ha” laugh featured in a track titled Hooligan was performed by Jungkook. However, he admitted it wasn’t as easy as it sounds.
the ha ha ha hooligan story pic.twitter.com/5Qd1xEVRJi
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According to RM, the laugh had to be delivered in precise rhythm with the beat, making it surprisingly tricky. Jungkook initially struggled during recording, which led to laughter in the studio before he finally nailed the timing.
At the event, RM playfully asked Jungkook to recreate the laugh live, sparking cheers from the crowd. The singer happily obliged, and videos of the moment quickly went viral across social media, with fans attempting to mimic the iconic sound.
The event celebrated BTS’ latest music and ongoing projects, highlighting the group’s evolving artistry and continued global appeal.
: Jk wrote that line (Hahaha haha part in Hooligan)
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: I really hated it because it was super hard to record it
And Jungkook's Hahahaha version is too cute ????????????pic.twitter.com/Iw8KIiETsn