Listen: Jungkook of BTS releases 'Never Let Go,' special song for fans

Jungkook released the song "Never Let Go," a song for BTS fans, known as Army. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI.
Jungkook released the song "Never Let Go," a song for BTS fans, known as Army. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI.

June 7 (UPI) -- South Korean singer Jungkook is back with new music.

The K-pop star and member of boy band BTS released the song "Never Let Go" on Friday.

"Never Let Go" is a special song for BTS fans, known as Army. In the lyrics, Jungkook sings about finding the words to express what the love and support means to him.

The track conveys "a sincere message to never let go of each other," according to BTS' label, Hybe.

"Never Let Go" is Jungkook's first solo release since his album Golden in November 2023. The singer is presently serving in the Korean military.

Jungkook (C) and BTS attend a press briefing at the White House in Washington in 2022. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI
Jungkook (C) and BTS attend a press briefing at the White House in Washington in 2022. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI

Jungkook released "Never Let Go" ahead of BTS Festa, the group's annual celebration of its anniversary. BTS will mark the occasion with Bang Bang Con, a live stream of past concerts, on Saturday, along with other events.

BTS attends the Grammy Awards in 2020. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
BTS attends the Grammy Awards in 2020. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

As a full group, BTS consists of Jungkook, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin and V. The group has been on hiatus since 2022 as the members fulfill their mandatory military service & pursue their solo careers.