BTS Jung-kook becomes the first Korean singer to star in a U.S. educational book series alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Selena Gomez, and Taylor Swift

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BTS Jung-kook has been selected as the 2026 series protagonist for "Brain Candy Books," an educational book series for elementary school students in the United States. Jung-kook is the first Korean singer to be published in the series, joining Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The book features Jung-kook's life motto, growth story, and solo career. Rolling Stone introduced him as one of the "greatest singers of all time," describing him as a "natural talent" and "THE FACE OF BTS." The book states, "Beyond the group BTS, Jung-kook is a solo superstar!" and reports that people around the world are saying, "Jung-kook is extraordinary!"

It also noted that Jung-kook is the first Korean solo artist to have seven songs on Billboard's "Hot 100." The series also featured his official soundtrack "Dreamers" for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and his performance at the opening ceremony.

Additionally, it highlighted his records on Pinterest, Google, and Weverse in 2024, as well as TikTok hashtag records, labeling him a "social media superstar." Jung-kook was the only K-pop singer included among the "25 Most Famous People in the World" alongside figures from various fields, and he also made it onto AOL's list of the 15th Most Famous People in the World.

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