On August 4, 2025, the SEC Awards honored BTS' Jungkook’s solo track Never Let Go with the ‘International Song of the Year’ Award.
The BTS idol’s single came out on June 7, 2024, while he was serving his mandatory military service in South Korea. The track was launched via HYBE-owned BIGHIT Music.
Fans of BTS' Jungkook were impressed with the idol’s latest win. As a result, they swamped the internet with their wishes and appreciation for the K-pop sensation. One of them wrote on X:
“Congratulations Jungkook, recognition for a beautiful song. Always proud to be your fans.”
Fans rejoice as BTS' Jungkook’s ‘Never Let Go’ wins at SEC Awards 2025
While some described JK’s track as amazing and beautiful, others called it a powerful song. Many of his followers congratulated him on his latest recognition.
“Congratulations Jungkook Never Let Go is an amazing song. Lesseugo fresh summer vibes,” a fan said.
“Another one for the handsome guy's collection. CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK,” another fan commented.
“Wow, that's amazing! Jung Kook truly deserves it Never Let Go is such a beautiful and powerful song. So proud of him!,” wrote an admirer.
“CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK NEVER LET GO SONG OF THE YEAR,” stated another fan.
Some emphasized how BTS' Jungkook wrote, composed, and produced his award-winning track, while others claimed the idol deserved all the awards.
“JUNGKOOK released his own.... Written, Produced, Composed, Arranget with backing vocals and edited song "NEVER LET GO".....CONGRATULATIONS,” commented a fan.
“Congratulations to Jungkook on his win Thank you to everyone who voted and made this possible Let’s keep going strong, #Jungkook deserves all the awards in the world,” commented a fan.
“No collab, written + produced by jk, no mv, not promoted, boycotted by some anomaly groups over using a solo logo, and various other challenges. Jungkook and Never Let Go deserve the best CONGRATULATIONS JUNGKOOK,” stated an admirer.
“Thank you for all the joy you’ve given us, Jungkook! We’re so proud to be your fans. Thank you as well for such a beautiful gift. Congratulations, king!,” wrote another fan.
Other BTS members also won at the SEC Awards 2025
In addition to BTS' Jungkook, Park Jimin, Jin, and J-hope also bagged SEC Awards in different categories. Park Jimin won ‘International Album of the Year’ for his second solo album, MUSE.
Kim Seokjin, aka Jin, has been awarded the ‘Male Artist of the Year.’ Lastly, Hobi earned two awards to his name at the SEC Awards 2025, notably ‘Asian Artist of the Year’ and ‘Feat of the Year.’ J-hope received the latter for his 2025 single Sweet Dreams, which he made in collaboration with American singer-songwriter Miguel.