Recently, it was announced that BTS‘s maknae Jungkook would be getting his own documentary titled JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL.
<JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL>
📆 Sep 18, in Cinemas Worldwide
🔗 https://t.co/IemhFcLUNTJung Kook’s first official documentary in cinemas worldwide!
정국의 황금빛 순간들을 담은 첫 공식 다큐멘터리를 9월 18일 전세계 극장에서 만나보세요!#정국 #JungKook #JUNGKOOK_IAMSTILL pic.twitter.com/xEoYJwGjbO— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) August 14, 2024
The documentary will be released in cinemas worldwide for a limited time, premiering September 18. It will include never-before-seen interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and performances.
Book tickets now for JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL, in cinemas worldwide for a limited time beginning Sep 18.
Featuring unseen interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, alongside electrifying concert performances.
For tickets & locations at https://t.co/goObW3ggX4#JUNGKOOK_IAMSTILL pic.twitter.com/ABSpqh14Yr
— Trafalgar Releasing (@TrafalgarRel) August 21, 2024
ARMYs are anticipating the cinematic event. Many have already booked their tickets to see it.
Woohoo!! Finally got the tickets for Jeongukkie’s I Am Still movie!! Need to secure another one but it ain’t available yet 🤞🏼#정국 #JungKook#JUNGKOOK_IAMSTILL pic.twitter.com/cP8byct8Ob
— 크리스틴⁷ 💜아포방포 army wife💔#rpwprpwprpwp (@yoontingguk) August 21, 2024
I know I’m gonna love all 93 minutes of I am Still but seeing and hearing Jungkook in the studio recording his songs from Golden is going to be my favorite! 🎙🎶
JUNGKOOK IS COMING
I AM STILL IS COMING#Jungkook #JJK #정국 #전정국 #JUNGKOOK_IAMSTILL pic.twitter.com/yshwthR2hm— Candi⁷✨️ᴳᴼᴸᴰᴱᴺ ᵇʸ ᴶᴷ (@candiapple45) August 21, 2024
Yet, some ARMYs are boycotting.
Many comments on official posts, including Trafalgar, a company that manages venues/theaters, JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL, also demand that documentary screenings in Israel be canceled.
The call for the cancelation of the film’s screenings in Israel is due to the current war on Palestine. Since October 2023, the death toll in the Gaza Strip has reportedly surpassed 40,223 people, including nearly 16,500 children, according to Al Jazeera, while over 92,981 have been injured due to Israeli attacks. More than 10,000 are missing, and Palestinians in Gaza are struggling to survive as they are starving, displaced, and lost homes, family, and friends.
Additionally, Israel is considered an “apartheid state” due to its illegal occupation and administration of the Palestinian territories. So, some netizens consider it unethical for HYBE to release JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL in Israel, especially during the ongoing war against Palestine.
Israel’s policies and actions in its ongoing occupation and administration of the Palestinian territories have drawn accusations that it is committing the crime of apartheid. Leading Palestinian, Israeli and international human rights groups have said that the totality and severity of the human rights violations against the Palestinians residing in the occupied territories, and by some in Israel proper, amount to the crime against humanity of apartheid. Israel and some of its Western allies have rejected the accusation, with the former often labeling the charge antisemitic.
— Wikipedia
Consequently, ARMYs have urged HYBE to cancel screenings of JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL in Israel. Netizens are raising awareness and trending #HYBEDivestFromZionism while tagging HYBE and Trafalgar with 11.6K related posts at the time of writing.
CANCEL THE SCREENING IN ISRAEL #하이브는시오니스트를퇴출하라 #HYBEDivestFromZionism@HYBEOFFICIALtwt@TrafalgarRel pic.twitter.com/WKoKP0BahZ
— daily boyfriend JK 🍉 (@JKDAILY_ARCHIVE) August 21, 2024
This is what hybe is allowing in our space. People who are proud that their government is committing a genocide. People who are proud to serve in the idf who are murdering thousands
HYBE CANCEL THE SCREENING IN ISRAEL #하이브는시오니스트를퇴출하라 #HybeDivestFromZionism pic.twitter.com/AYw6UiApsL
— Sadia⁷ 🍉 (@ughdilfs) August 21, 2024
As both fans and consumers we urge @HYBEOFFICIALtwt to pay heed and follow the @BDSmovement and cancel the screening in Israel @HYBEOFFICIALtwt#하이브는시오니스트를퇴출하라 #HYBEDivestFromZionism pic.twitter.com/FE6yCD1ync
— Riri₂₀₂₅|||🕊 (@KMririmyself) August 21, 2024
Many are also emailing the companies, hoping to make a difference. Previously, fans attempted to cancel screenings of SEVENTEEN‘s and Suga‘s documentaries.
HYBE, we insist and demand that you cancel the screening in israel. showing the movie in israel directly contradicts the BDS movement & contributes to art washing. use your impact and stand against ethnic cleansing & genocide. #하이브는시오니스트를퇴출하라 #HybeDivestFromZionism
— boob lover (@lesbianthv) August 21, 2024
Calling themselve as “Ziomy” is actually so vile.. you guys let this happened. You guys give them space on here
HYBE CANCEL THE SCREENING IN ISRAEL
#하이브는시오니스트를퇴출하라 #HybeDivestFromZionism @TrafalgarRel @HYBEOFFICIALtwt pic.twitter.com/3Fi927HBdS— 🇵🇸⁷ (@kookdice) August 21, 2024
Meanwhile, the trailer for JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL has sparked mixed reactions. Read more below.
BTS Jungkook’s Documentary Trailer Sparks Concern Among Many ARMYs
Source: Al Jazeera
