Jeon Jungkook, one of the seven members of the K-Pop boy band Bangtan Sonyeondan AKA BTS will perform at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022. BIGHIT MUSIC took to Twitter to confirm that BTS’ maknae Jungkook has participated in the official song for FIFA 2022.
Shakira, Dua Lipa, J Balvin, Black Eyed Peas Diplo, Kizz Daniel, Calvin Harris, Nora Fatehi, and Trinidad Cardona are also expected to be part of the upcoming ceremony. A few months ago, Jungkook collaborated with Charlie Puth on his track ‘Left and Right’.
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Is Jungkook Performing At FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony?
Yes! Yes! and Yes! Where are all the Army at? BIGHIT announced on their official Twitter today on November 12, 2022, that Jungkook participated in the official soundtrack and will also perform at the opening ceremony of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. “Jungkook participated in the official soundtrack and will be part of the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.”
“Proud to announce that Jung Kook is part of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Soundtrack & will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony. Stay tuned!” tweeted the official handle of BTS. Previously, he was seen in Qatar filming a video and many fans assumed it was for FIFA 2022 MV. Their guess never went wrong and it is finally happening.
방탄소년단 ‘정국’이 2022 FIFA 카타르 월드컵 공식 사운드트랙과 월드컵 개막식 공연에 참여합니다. 많은 기대 부탁드립니다!
— BTS_official (@bts_bighit) November 12, 2022
Proud to announce that Jung Kook is part of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Soundtrack & will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony. Stay tuned!#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/MwJ2kdNRBp
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When Is The Opening Ceremony Of 2022 FIFA World Cup?
The opening ceremony will be held on November 20th at 7:30 PM IST at Qatar Al Beit Stadium. Meanwhile, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will begin on November 21st.
A few FIFA opening ceremony time and dates pic.twitter.com/9dw0qkhxoO
— Aurelia 💜 (@AureliaOT7) November 12, 2022
ARMY cannot stop being proud of their idol Jungkook. Within a span of few minutes, his name is trending on Twitter. Another hashtag #ProoudOfJungkookie is also trending on the micro-blogging website.
Jungkook is the First Korean to perform in the opening of FIFA Tournament History. pic.twitter.com/kOmUXNJOab
— 국 • (@jungkooktrends) November 12, 2022
So proud! 😭💜 pic.twitter.com/DqsPuzHetC
— Imen⁷ ⟭⟬ 🦋💜 (@BTS21_2019) November 12, 2022
Over the years, the soundtracks of the FIFA World cup have acquired a special status in pop culture. ‘We Are the Champions’ by Queen, ‘Waka Waka’ by Shakira, and ‘We Are One’ (Ole Ola) by Pitbull are some of FIFA anthems that are still popular across the world.
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