Jungkook of BTS Is ‘Thrilled’ to Be Performing at the Global Citizen Festival


The Global Citizen event announced on Wednesday that Jungkook, a member of the group BTS, will be a co-headliner at the event in 2023.

The K-pop singer will have his first solo show at the event on September 23. It will be held in New York City’s famous Central Park.

The 26-year-old singer joins other stars like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lauryn Hill, Anitta, Megan Thee Stallion, Stray Kids, Conan Gray, and more.

In a press release, the BTS star said he was glad to be a part of the festival, which tries to get world leaders to do something about serious problems like the climate crisis, poverty, and unequal treatment of women and girls.

The statement says, “I’m so excited to be one of the main acts at this year’s Global Citizen Festival! The event brings attention to important issues and motivates people to take action, and I’m glad to be a part of it. I can’t wait to play on the Great Lawn in Central Park in front of a big crowd.”

Several foreign advocates and celebrities will also be at the event, which has free tickets.

On the list of famous people are Busy Philipps, Bill Nye, Bridget Moynahan, Carmelo Anthony, Common, Connie Britton, Danai Gurira, Gayle King, Padma Lakshmi, Phoebe Gates, Jordan Fisher, Lewis Pugh, Rachel Brosnahan, and Sophia Bush.

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