BTS leader RM opened up about the story behind Jungkook’s global hit 'Seven' and revealed that he personally convinced the label to keep the song’s explicit lyrics instead of replacing them with a softer version. The revelation instantly grabbed fans attention online, especially because *'Seven' *became one of Jungkook’s biggest solo successes worldwide.
During BTS recent conversation with Rolling Stone, the members reflected on Jungkook’s solo era and the reaction to the explicit version of 'Seven'. RM shared that the label initially wanted to replace the original lyrics with a cleaner alternative, but he strongly opposed the idea.
According to RM, the explicit wording suited Jungkook’s image and artistic growth perfectly.
RM Convinced the Label to Keep Jungkook’s Original Lyrics
While discussing 'Seven', RM explained that the song originally included explicit lyrics from the beginning. However, executives at BIGHIT MUSIC were reportedly unsure about letting Jungkook use the line publicly. RM recalled telling the label:
“Please don’t change. He’s all grown up”.
The BTS leader believed Jungkook had reached a stage in his career where he could confidently explore a more mature musical identity. His support reportedly played a major role in preserving the original version of the track.
Meanwhile, Jungkook himself revealed that he never felt uncomfortable about the lyrics. The singer admitted that he simply thought, “So what?” when discussing the explicit version.
BTS Members Reacted to Jungkook’s Mature Concept
The members also shared their reactions after hearing Seven for the first time. Jimin jokingly remarked that Jungkook was finally “all grown up now”, referring to the fact that he has always been seen as the youngest member of BTS.
Fans online loved the playful interaction between the members, with many praising how supportive BTS has remained of each other’s solo careers.
Social media quickly filled with clips from the interview, and ARMYs began discussing how Jungkook’s solo music marked a major transition in his image from BTS “golden maknae” to a "global pop star" with his own artistic identity.
Seven Became One of Jungkook’s Biggest Solo Hits
Released in July 2023, 'Seven' featuring Latto became an instant global success. The song debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and later broke Spotify streaming records.
The track played a major role in establishing Jungkook as one of the strongest solo acts from the K-pop industry. Fans also praised the singer’s confidence, stage presence and ability to experiment with Western pop sounds.
Apart from 'Seven', Jungkook continued dominating charts with solo releases like 'Standing Next to You' and collaborations with international artists.
BTS Continue Dominating Global Music Scene
Meanwhile, BTS recently returned with their comeback album ARIRANG, which reportedly topped the Billboard 200 chart for 3 consecutive weeks.
The group is currently continuing its world tour, while members also remain active individually through solo music, fashion campaigns and global endorsements.
Final Take
RM’s latest revelation about Jungkook’s 'Seven' has once again shown the strong bond and support system within BTS. By backing Jungkook’s creative choices, RM helped shape one of the biggest solo hits of the singer’s career. Years later, 'Seven' still remains a defining moment in Jungkook’s evolution as a global pop artist, and fans clearly still love hearing the behind-the-scenes stories connected to the track.