BTS‘s Jungkook just shared that he is neurodivergent during a live stream.
Neurodivergent people are described medically as those whose brains develop or work differently for some reason. Several different things, including genetic disorders, injury, or mental health disorders like depression, can cause this. Those who operate typically are called neurotypical.
K-Pop fans, many of whom are neurodivergent themselves, have often pointed out traits in idols that mimic their own. One that fans have often pointed to is that many idols have ADHD.
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that often causes difficulty concentrating and sitting still, among other issues. Traits can range from childhood to adulthood, but many remain the same.
GOT7′s Jackson Wang is one idol who has admitted to being diagnosed with ADHD.
During a live stream that took place on August 29, Jungkook was told to stop moving around while he sat by a fan. He expressed that he could not help it, and stated that he had “adult ADHD,” which makes him continually move like he was.
Finally JK confirmed he is neurodivergent.
An adult ADHD spectrum. pic.twitter.com/2hjRlmq0xs
— 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙮지민☀️🌜 (@OnlyKM9795) August 29, 2025
Fan: Don’t move when you’re sitting down
JK: I kept moving?
JK: but, I can’t help it. I kind of… it’s like adult ADHD
JK: I have it. I keep moving like this.
Many fans reacted to the news, expressing their happiness in the representation Jungkook is for those with the disorder. Others hoped that his admission would stop people from commenting about his movements, as stimming is one way individuals with ADHD regulate themselves.
👤: “don’t move when you’re sitting down”
🐰: i kept moving?
🐰: but, i can’t help it. i kind of…
🐰: it’s like adult adhd
🐰: i have it. i keep moving like this.
(now can people stop commenting stuff like this?) pic.twitter.com/FlS928TMyL
— jungkook admirer₇ (@dreamjeons) August 29, 2025
Finally JK confirmed he is neurodivergent.
An adult ADHD spectrum. pic.twitter.com/2hjRlmq0xs
— 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙮지민☀️🌜 (@OnlyKM9795) August 29, 2025
Jungkook shouldn’t have been made uncomfortable and cornered into telling us he has adhd, but I hope from now on ppl can learn and stop being albeist both in fandom spaces and irl
— vaish⁷ (@hobabylvr) August 29, 2025
