BTS’ Jungkook reacts after his mother gifts candy to actress Ko So-young

Jungkook and his mother (Instagram)

A heartwarming interaction involving BTS member Jungkook and his mother has gone viral among fans after actress Ko So-young shared the story on her YouTube channel. The incident reportedly took place during BTS' ARIRANG World Tour concert in Seoul, where several family members of the group were seen attending the show.

According to Ko So-young, she was seated next to Jungkook's parents during the concert. The actress revealed that Jungkook's mother warmly greeted her and offered her candies from her pocket after mentioning that she did not have anything else to give. The simple yet sweet gesture quickly captured the attention of ARMYs online, who praised Jungkook's mother for her humble and caring personality.

Jungkook's mom's kind gesture wins hearts

In her vlog, Ko So-young proudly showed one of the candies while talking about the memorable interaction. She revealed that there were originally three candies, but one was eaten by her daughter while another was eaten by the actress herself, leaving only one remaining. She jokingly admitted that she now treasures the final candy too much to eat it.

The actress also shared Jungkook's reaction after she met him backstage following the concert. When she informed the BTS star that his mother had gifted her candy during the show, Jungkook reportedly smiled and casually replied, "Ah, that candy." Ko So-young further mentioned that Jungkook's mother apparently carries those candies regularly, which amused fans even more.

Fans react to this moment

Fans online were quick to connect the moment with Jungkook's own behaviour during BTS concerts. Several ARMYs pointed out that the singer himself was seen distributing candies to fans during the soundcheck session of the ARIRANG tour, leading many to say he inherited his warm and affectionate personality from his mother. Social media platforms were soon flooded with comments praising Jungkook's family for their kindness and down-to-earth nature.

BTS launched their ARIRANG World Tour in Seoul earlier this year and have since continued performances across multiple countries. The tour has generated massive global attention, with fans celebrating both the group's performances and the candid behind-the-scenes moments involving the members and their families.