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BTS’s Jungkook and SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu spotted dining together in Itaewon: Fans celebrate 97-Liner bond

BTS’s Jungkook and SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu spotted dining together in Itaewon: Fans celebrate 97-Liner bond

TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Mar 21, 2025, 17:12 IST

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BTS's Jungkook and SEVENTEEN's Mingyu were recently spotted dining together in Itaewon, delighting fans of the 97-liner generation. Jungkook, currently on a military break, was described as courteous by restaurant staff. The outing highlights the strong bond among K-pop idols born in 1997. However, some fans expressed concerns about privacy invasion.

BTS’s Jungkook and SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu spotted dining together in Itaewon: Fans celebrate 97-Liner bond

K-pop fans were overjoyed as recent viral online photos of BTS's Jungkook and SEVENTEEN's Mingyu having meals together in Itaewon thrilled the fandom. The encounter, which was reported on Thursday, has thrilled fans, who value the good friendship between the two idols, both born in 1997 and members of the "97-liner" generation.
Jungkook, who has been in the military since December 2023, was said to have taken a brief break when he had dinner with Mingyu. Although the date of their dining trip is not confirmed, fans inferred its recentness from Mingyu's hairdo, which is consistent with his recent sightings. An employee at the restaurant where the two celebrities were spotted recognized them and reported Jungkook to be courteous and affable, adding that he even expressed gratitude to the staff upon departure.
This isn't the first time Jungkook has been seen on his military break. He was also spotted at aespa's concert in Seoul, again demonstrating his dedication to making the most of his restricted free time.
The photos went viral immediately and trended on all the social media websites. Several of Jungkook's and Mingyu's fans were pleased to see their beloved idols being seen together and happy, praising them for having a long-time bond of friendship. One wrote, "So glad to see Jungkook happy with friends. The bond between 97-liners is truly special."

Not everyone agreed with the enthusiasm, though. There were several complaints about the intrusion of privacy by other fans calling on others to let the idols' personal space alone. X (formerly Twitter) user, for instance, commented, "Leave them alone! Let Jungkook and Mingyu live their moments freely without being pictured." This complaint was shared widely among many denouncing the photo taking of a celebrity without authority in their most intimate moments.
The "97-liner" clique consists of some of the top K-pop idols who were born in 1997, including Jungkook, Mingyu, SEVENTEEN's DK, GOT7's Yugyeom and BamBam, and ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo. Their friendships have been documented over the years through posts on social media and public appearances. Fans love how they support each other despite their hectic schedules.
This latest outing is yet another reminder of the strong connection between these stars. For fans waiting patiently for Jungkook's return from the military, such moments are a source of comfort and happiness.

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