According to reporter Lee Dong Hoon from the website MOVIST, HYBE needs to strengthen Jungkook's solo activities to continue the influence of the Korean wave. The article mentions his vocal and composing abilities, as he has been recognized as a composer of a Japanese OST. 24-year-old Jungkook has managed to break various records with his solo songs, and this shows that he should be given opportunities for more solo activities in the near future.
Jungkook has recently released a solo song called 'Stay Alive,' which debuted at #95 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US. It is also the first and only OST sung by a Korean soloist to have sold 100k units within 80 days of its release. Another solo song of Jungkook called 'My Time' debuted at #84 on the Billboard Hot 100, and his song 'Euphoria' ranked #5 on Billboard Bubbling Under chart in 2018.
The article states that Hybe should focus on strengthening the solo activities of members, especially Jungkook, and highlighted that:
"It is expected that the youngest, Jungkook, will be at the center of solo activities. This is because Jungkook is currently 24 years old & will not be affected by the military service.
Jungkook, the main vocalist, lead dancer, and sub-rapper of BTS, has been recognized for his Vocal Talent. He has been recognized for his ability in producing as much as he participated as a Japanese OST composer, showing versatility worthy of the praise of heavenly talent."
The reporter added:
"Forbes once said, "It is rare for a Korean musician to rank 13th on Billboard's global 200 chart, which ranks the 200 most consumed songs in the world, and Jungkook made KPOP history by achieving the best record among male solo artists.
Above all, Jungkook has performed various artists' songs regardless of the genre through cover songs and has met the needs of the M and Z generations around the world with solid basics, trendy vocals, and performance skills."
I'm rooting for Jungkook's solo works. an artist as brilliant and talented as he deserves more space and prominence in the industry.