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The film unfolds as a series of snapshots and reflections, like an atmospheric video scrapbook assembled by the artist, reflecting his personality and aesthetic tastes. Fans can witness Jungkook’s solo journey, from recording “Seven” and performing it at the GMA Summer Concert Series before a summer downpour to shooting the music video for “Standing Next to You” in Budapest, leading up to his triumphant live performance at Times Square.
It’s impressive to witness Jungkook’s sheer dedication to his craft, which hasn’t wavered in the last decade: Jungkook performs on the road as he battles a bad cold, throwing back a cup of cough syrup backstage, and tirelessly re-records without a single word of complaint. He always appears to be practicing, singing to himself in the car between rehearsals and interviews, his face lit up by the glow of his phone.
It’s the quiet moments that stand out. Watching Jungkook munch on a breakfast sandwich in his hotel room, wriggling his socks into place. Interviews with his collaborators like producer Pdogg and HYBE America’s executive creator Son Sungdeuk are spliced with Jungkook’s own reflections, as he muses about his desire to be acknowledged by the world not only as a member of BTS, which gives him so much pride and joy, but as a solo artist and individual.
I Am Still ends after Jungkook’s hairstylist has shaved his head, just before the artist’s enlistment. The stylist breaking into tears once he’s done. Yet Jungkook remains triumphant, smiling brightly, still looking ahead to the future, as though promising to his fans that his journey is only beginning.
Jung Kook: I Am Still is screening in theaters worldwide for a limited time. For more information: https://jungkook-iamstill.com/
