When it comes to K-Pop, it is not uncommon to see fans joke about being their idols’ wives. This is largely accepted as long as the joke doesn’t turn into an unhealthy obsession.
A never-ending list of BTS Jungkook’s “wives” on Twitter
As not only a K-Pop idol but also a worldwide superstar, BTS‘s Jungkook has a lot of such “wives” among his fans.
BTS’s Jungkook | @bts.bighitofficial/Instagram
One netizen shared a story of when she actually got a free Uber ride after roleplaying as Jungkook’s wife!
The netizen was on a trip in Busan, Jungkook’s hometown, and called for an Uber ride. She noticed the driver’s name was “Jeon,” like the idol’s. So, she struck up a conversation with him about his last name.
Netizen: “Are there lots of people with the last name ‘Jeon’ in Busan?”
Driver: “Not many!”
– Conversation between the netizen and driver
A mural of BTS’s Jungkook and Jimin in Busan, their hometown | VisitKorea
After that, the netizen got into her character and started roleplaying without explicitly letting the driver know.
Then, can I call you brother-in-law?
– Netizen
BTS’s Jungkook | @btspicstwt_/Twitter
Since the netizen didn’t tell the driver what she was doing, she thought he’d be dumbfounded. However, he responded immediately,
Because of Jungkook?
– Driver
The two kept the conversation going, and as the netizen got off, the driver told her he’d cancel the fare for the ride. Indeed, the netizen got a notification about the cancellation.
Uber charge cancellation | @summerandchill/Threads
After the story was posted, a non-fan was confused by the story and asked for an explanation.
Non-fan: “What’s the joke with ‘brother-in-law’? I’m not an ARMY.”
OP: “Because Jungkook’s last name is also Jeon.”
Non-fan: “I know Jungkook’s last name is Jeon, but why did you call the driver ‘brother-in-law’…? Sorry, I really want to understand what’s going on.”
Other netizen: “Because she’s Jeon Jungkook’s wife.”
Non-fan: “Thank you for your direct explanation. I understand now.”
– Explanation of the situation
If you’re lucky enough to run into a driver with the last name Jeon in Busan, this would be a great way to strike up a conversation, and who knows, maybe you’d get your ride for free, too!
