BTS' Jungkook named co-headliner for 2023 Global Citizen Festival, delighting ARMY

Shortly after the news was announced, fans of BTS, known as the ARMY, expressed their delight on social media

Jungkook at Global Citizen Festival

Global Citizen Festival made a significant announcement on Wednesday, revealing that Jeon Jungkook from BTS will co-headline the festival's 2023 lineup. The 26-year-old K-pop sensation is set to grace the stage on September 23 in New York City's Central Park.

Joining the previously announced headliners Anitta, Ms. Lauryn Hill, and Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jungkook expressed his excitement in a statement included in a press release, saying, "I'm thrilled to be part of this year's Global Citizen Festival as a headliner! The festival shines a spotlight on crucial causes and drives real-world action, and I'm delighted to be a part of it. I can hardly wait to perform in front of a diverse audience at the Great Lawn in Central Park."

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The festival's remaining lineup for this ticketed event includes Megan Thee Stallion, Conan Gray, Stray Kids, D-Nice, and Sofia Carson.

Shortly after the news was announced, fans of BTS, known as the ARMY, expressed their delight on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

Global Citizen, the international advocacy organization which is hosting the event, aims to rally world leaders to address pressing issues such as the climate crisis, gender equality, and poverty.

In addition to an array of international advocates, the event will feature several celebrity guests, including Bill Nye, Bridget Moynahan, Busy Philipps, Carmelo Anthony, Common, Connie Britton, Danai Gurira, Gayle King, Jordan Fisher, Lewis Pugh, Padma Lakshmi, Phoebe Gates, Rachel Brosnahan, and Sophia Bush.

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