The reason BTS’s V was thinking of Jungkook when recording ‘Magic Shop’

He may be the youngest member of BTS, but Jungkook is an inspiration to BTS fans and other idols. When it came to recording the Love yourself: tear song “Magic Shop”, V was thinking of the Golden Maknae for a particularly heartwarming reason.

BTS members discussed albums like ‘Love Yourself: Tear’

It’s been about 7 years since RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook debuted as BTS. During that time, they wrote, produced, recorded and performed a handful of record breaking and chart-topping songs.

In a video interview with Pitchfork, these artists discussed their favorite albums and eras. A few of the songs on each album stood out for the members of BTS. When it came to Love yourself: tear, the recording of their song “Magic Shop” was memorable for singers like V.

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V was inspired by Jungkook for their song ‘Magic Shop’

Jin said that each of the members connects emotionally to the album they are working on. For Love yourself: tear, their album released in conjunction with projects Love yourself: answer and Do you like her, there were a lot of tears.

“I was in the makeup chair once and I was listening Love yourself: tearJungkook said, making a sad face. “I cried in the middle of the session.”

One of the songs on this album was released especially for BTS ARMY, “Magic Shop”, V was inspired by another member of the K-pop group. During the interview, he shared that he was channeling Jungkook.

“Yeah, I remember our producer was like, ‘Jungkook, anything in life that maybe gives you tough times?’ And he said, “It’s the hardest for me when the other guys are having a hard time,” V said of the youngest member of BTS.

“I mean, what a phrase,” he continued. “And I thought about it a lot. So when I recorded ‘Magic Shop’ I thought of Jungkook and felt what he must have had.

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BTS released more songs like “ We are Bulletproof: the Eternal ”

‘Magic Shop’ isn’t the only song BTS released with their ARMY in mind. “We are Bulletproof: the Eternal” is not just a song about the group’s 7-year friendship journey since their debut, but the relationship they’ve built with their fans.

During an interview with NME, BTS explained that they released their August 2020 single, “Dynamite,” to spread “comfort and joy” among their fans. The group reportedly went on their Map of the Soul World Tour earlier in 2020.

The “Dynamite” music video is now available on YouTube. Music by BTS, including their recently released album, Soul Card: 7, is available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and most major platforms.