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Jungkook of BTS was chosen as the subject of a U.S. educational book, confirming that he has established himself as a global role model who inspires children around the world beyond a mere pop icon.

Jungkook was selected as the featured subject for the 2026 series of the character profile book ‘Brain Candy Books’, published by the U.S. educational publisher Capstone for elementary school students, becoming the first Korean singer to be chosen.

‘Brain Candy Books’ is an educational series designed to let children absorb information in a fun way by selecting figures who currently wield great influence and can serve as role models. To date, legends from various fields such as Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Lionel Messi have been featured. The series this year places Jungkook shoulder to shoulder with Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez, and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, underscoring Jungkook’s global stature.

The book details Jungkook’s upbringing, musical activities, and life motto. It introduces him as the face of BTS and a naturally gifted talent, evaluating him as a versatile artist who controls perfect pitch with astonishing precision. It also highlights that he was selected by the influential U.S. popular music magazine Rolling Stone as one of the ‘Greatest Singers of All Time’.

His dazzling global career is also covered prominently. Along with the milestone of being the first Korean solo artist to place seven songs on Billboard’s main singles chart, the ‘Hot 100’, it notes how he solidified his status as a global star by performing the official soundtrack ‘Dreamers’ (Dreamers) at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Beyond musical achievements, his impact across popular culture also drew attention. The book prominently introduces his influence as a ‘sold-out king’, with items he wears triggering sellouts, and as a ‘social media superstar’ who keeps setting overwhelming records on social media. Earlier, Jungkook made the list of the ‘25 Most Famous People in the World’, proving his global influence.

Meanwhile, BTS, the group that includes Jungkook, is currently staging the North American shows of its large-scale ‘Arirang’ world tour to great success.