BTS' Jungkook Breaks 39-Hour Fast, Can't Stop Smiling and Clapping

K-POP group BTS member Jungkook revealed that he had gone 39 hours without eating and had lost weight for a recent jewelry brand event. He shared the details in a short video posted for fans after the event.

On Nov. 13, Jungkook uploaded a one-minute, six-second video to the fan communication platform Weverse.

Holding a snack up to the camera, he said, "How many hours have I gone without eating now? Thirty-nine hours. But the event is over now."

"I'm about to go eat a meal, but I couldn't wait any longer," he continued. "I have to eat."

Jungkook then took a bite of the snack. His eyes widened, and he broke into a big smile, clapping repeatedly as he enjoyed the food.

He also explained why he had lost weight.

"It's delicious. I'm planning to gain weight again," he said. "I actually lost weight for the event. I wasn't planning to lose weight otherwise."

After finishing his snack, he said, "That was good," before signing off with the Japanese phrase "mata ne," meaning "see you later."

Jungkook also showed fans his film camera.

"I haven't developed the photos yet, but I hope they turned out well," he said.

The event Jungkook referred to was the opening ceremony of an exhibition celebrating the 65th anniversary of British jewelry brand Graff. The event was held in Tokyo on Nov. 11.

Jungkook, who serves as a global ambassador for Graff, attended the opening ceremony and appeared before the press.

Meanwhile, BTS is continuing its "ARIRANG" world tour. The group is scheduled to perform at Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan on Nov. 19, 21 and 22 before heading to Southeast Asia.

The tour will continue in Bangkok, Thailand, on Dec. 3, 5 and 6, followed by Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Dec. 12 and 13.

BTS will then perform in Singapore on Dec. 17, 19, 20 and 22 before wrapping up its December schedule in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Dec. 26, 27 and 29.