“He sounds so heavenly”: Netizens react as BTS' Jungkook drops cover of ‘The Christmas Song’

BTS’ Jungkook drops cover of ‘The Christmas Song
BTS’ Jungkook drops cover of ‘The Christmas Song' (Image via BIGHIT)

On December 23, BIGHIT Music dropped BTS' Jungkook’s cover of The Christmas Song. The BTS idol’s new cover became his first music drop since his military release in June this year. BTS' Jungkook performed the cover for holiday season hit track The Christmas Song, originally recorded by Nat King Cole in 1946. This song was written by Mel Tormé and Bob Wells.

Fans of Golden maknae rejoiced with his latest cover of the song. Consequently, they overflowed the media platforms with their praises for BTS' Jungkook’s much awaited song.

One fan said: “I missed his voice so much he sounds so heavenly.”

Netizens buzz as BTS' Jungkook dropped cover for ‘The Christmas Song’

One of his fans pointed out how BTS' Jungkook released the cover just in time for Christmas:

“Christmas is indeed Christmasing feeling way too blessed for so many reasons rn.”

Another fan referred the new song as Christmas present:

“Jungkook cover on Soundcloud we are really back everything just like before What a great Christmas present.”

One of his followers commented:

“Thats WHY jimin was singing CHRISTMAS SONG. TAE WAS SAYING MERRY MERRY Oh Jungkook your amazing vocals is always soooooooooooo good #MerryChristmasJungkook.”

Another follower said BTS' Jungkook’s cover felt warm and soulful:

“Pure Christmas magic Jung Kook’s cover of 'The Christmas Song' feels warm, soulful, and effortlessly nostalgic — winter vibes perfected.”

An admirer wrote that BTS’ Jungkook’s version is beautiful:

“This version is beautiful! The power of music to evoke memories and feelings is so profound. It’s a Christmas tradition that never gets old!”

Another admirer wrote:

“So beautiful! Another incredible gift from Jungkook! THE CHRISTMAS SONG BY JK. THE CHRISTMAS SONG BY JUNGKOOK CHRISTMAS GIFT BY JK THANKYOU JUNGKOOK #TheChristmasSongCoverByJK.”

Another fan said the cover is BTS’ Jungkook’s vocal flex:

“This isn’t just another cover, it’s a whole vocal flex to remind everyone that who owns the Golden voice of Korea.”

Other recent activities of BTS’ Jungkook

After being this year's most streamed K-pop male soloist on Spotify, Jeon Jungkook garnered attention once more. Despite not having released any new music since 2023, the Still With You artist secured the top place. In terms of global Spotify streams, the BTS idol ranked third out of all K-pop soloists, both male and female.

On Spotify's Top 20 K-Pop Artists 2025 list, Jungkook of BTS came in at number eight. He was the only member of BTS to be ranked among the Top 10 K-pop artists.


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Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala