The 2022 FIFA World Cup starts in less than a week with hosts Qatar facing Ecuador in the opening game. The upcoming World Cup has been in the headlines for controversies related to the host nation. However, the build-up to the WC has already started with teams arriving in Qatar. But the soccer world cup has more to it. The mega-event has also been in the news as they managed to bring BTS star Jeon Jung Kook for the opening ceremony of the competition.
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Soccer fans are excited about Jung Kook’s upcoming performance in Qatar. Jung Kook will be a part of the World Cup along with several other celebrities, such as Diplo, Kizz Daniel, Nora Fatehi, Trinidad Cardona, and Calvin Harris. He had previously traveled to Qatar last month and was spotted shooting a music video.
📸 Jungkook in Qatar! pic.twitter.com/TExVX4TDsq
— BIGHIT INFO ✪ (@BIGHIT_INFO) October 25, 2022
Jung Kook will also be a part of the Qatar World Cup’s official music video. Before leaving for Qatar, fans spotted the BTS star pretending to kick a ball and celebrate at the Gimpo Airport. The clip of Jung Kook’s celebration went viral on social media, sparking reactions from fans around the world.
Fans react to Jung Kook’s soccer celebration before leaving for FIFA Qatar World Cup
The viral video of Jung Kook was from an airport in Korea, when the BTS star was leaving for Qatar. After seeing his fans, he pretended to kick and then celebrated with a dab and heart.
Following are some of the best reactions to Jung Kook’s celebration:
He shoots he scores!!!!
— ♡︎ (@dailykoo7) November 15, 2022
I love this video so much oh God the loud cheers ,the football kick, Jungkook's gorgeousness… it's perfect https://t.co/Db13glvCyK
— 𝓐𝓷𝓭𝓻𝓪𝓭𝓪 ☂⛲𝄞⚽(fan) (@purpuriu_) November 15, 2022
Awwwwwww 😍 🙈 this is soooooo Precious https://t.co/G4KZNd7san
— R3ZCO Loves Jungkook& BTS 😍 (@Rhimariedemelo) November 15, 2022
OH HE'S SO EXCITED IT'S ADORABLE 😭😭😭 https://t.co/gINyVxLK6b
— 애옹이생일ㅊㅋ🎉 (@i12koo) November 15, 2022
So cutee⚽#HaveASafeFlightJungkook https://t.co/AjwaEWN1eH
— Vanda👨🚀🇵🇹 (@SofiaPintoRS) November 15, 2022
Give him the cup 🙏😁 https://t.co/UdrvAiuB3L
— zozo⁷🌊💙 INDIGO IS COMING (@zeeetttteee) November 15, 2022
i hope he wins the world cup https://t.co/jpVK2QrVYc
— ♪ (@_tweetsbysara) November 15, 2022
Jungkook doing the football kick for armys cause he's going for the FIFA schedule 😄 so adorable!pic.twitter.com/p9Lp8qXn5o
— 사랑하는그대여⁷ (@yourlove_army) November 15, 2022
jungkook definitely winning the superbowl, look at how he kicks the softball. he’d be such a great lacrosse player 🫶🏽🥺 pic.twitter.com/T9VsyHbC89
— Playy ⁷ 🌊 (@PLAYYPENN) November 15, 2022
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Jung Kook’s agency Big Hit Entertainment recently announced the singer’s participation in the Qatar World Cup. South Korea has also managed to qualify for the World Cup with Tottenham star Heung-Min Son leading the line. Jung Kook will also be able to support his nation in the competition.
The BTS star was spotted in Qatar last month. Pictures of him shooting a video in Qatar went viral on social media. It led to rumors of his participation in the World Cup. However, the reason for his previous visit hasn’t been revealed and fans have been speculating it could be the World cup’s official song.
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The opening ceremony of the FIFA Qatar World Cup will take place on 20th November and fans will be able to watch it live around the world. It’ll be interesting to see Jung Kook performing at the ceremony alongside several other stars.