Jungkook’s THIS gesture for best friend Cha Eun Woo wins hearts at The First Ride VIP premiere

Jungkook is showing once again why he is the perfect best friend. The BTS maknae, who has been keeping a bit of a low profile ever since his discharge from the military in June this year, made a rare public appearance at an event on Monday, October 27. He was attending the VIP premiere of the upcoming film The First Ride in Seoul to cheer on his best friend, ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun Woo, who could not attend the event due to his ongoing military service.

Jungkook's unique way to support Cha Eun-woo

Jungkook's arrival at the event instantly captured everyone's attention, and fans of both celebrities were delighted by his fun gesture. The spotlight, however, was not only on Jungkook, but also on the life-size doll of Cha Eun Woo that the BTS member was carrying. In the pictures from the event, the musician was seen patting the doll, making it bow and wave, and even saluting with him. A moment that sparked a wave of laughter among the attendees was when Jungkook lifted Cha Eun Woo's doll in bridal style on the stage. This moment captured a lot of people's hearts as it showed off Jungkook's fun and sweet personality.

Jungkook shares that he wanted to check Cha Eun Woo's acting in the film

Following the photo session, Jungkook spoke to the host of the event and shared the reason why he came to the premiere. He said, "Firstly, I came because I was really curious about the film. Plus, he's my friend Dongmin (Cha Eun Woo is part of the project), and I wanted to check out his acting," he said. Jungkook continued, "He told me that while filming the movie, he thought a lot about the times when we were younger, when we were in our early twenties, we often hung out and played together. He tried to bring that vibe into the portrayal. I'll enjoy the movie with that feeling in my mind."

Jungkook's sweet message to Cha Eun-woo

Jungkook wished well to his friend, who is currently in the military, saying, "I wish you always take care of your health. I hope you can serve well and be discharged safely after your military service. Fighting!"

Fans' reaction

Fans were delighted to see Jungkook's gesture, one of them posted on X, "OMG #JUNGKOOK attended the VIP premiere of his friend Eunwoo's movie 'First Ride' with the 97z crew Jungkookie showed up holding a doll Eunwoo and was all shy about it his hair's permed too, looking insanely handsome "

OMG #JUNGKOOK attended the VIP premiere of his friend Eunwoo's movie 'First Ride' with the 97z crew ? Jungkookie showed up holding a doll Eunwoo and was all shy about it his hair's permed too, looking insanely handsome # pic.twitter.com/KxvSkI7moW

Cha _ ??? (@cha_yoonginuuna) October 27, 2025

Another fan said, "NOT JUNGKOOK CARRYING IN BRIDAL STYLE THE PLUSHIE OF CHA EUNWOO FOR SUPPORT HIM ON HIS NEW MOVIE WHILE HES ON MILITARY, HES SO UNSERIOUS AND CUTE"

NOT JUNGKOOK CARRYING IN BRIDAL STYLE THE PLUSHIE OF CHA EUNWOO FOR SUPPORT HIM ON HIS NEW MOVIE WHILE HES ON MILITARY, HES SO UNSERIOUS AND CUTE?? pic.twitter.com/UGCYMT4vCo

Carolyne? (@mhereonlyforbts) October 27, 2025

Another fan commented on the cute gesture, "jungkook: *straightens eunwoo's head*

jungkook: *makes him do the military salute* "

jungkook: *straightens eunwoo's head*

jungkook: *makes him do the military salute* ??? pic.twitter.com/IG7kUpR3ir

jungkook admirer (@dreamjeons) October 27, 2025

Fans are loving the quirky friendship one fan posted, "i love jungkook's and eunwoo's friendship"

i love jungkook's and eunwoo's friendship ? pic.twitter.com/GH9OJZfxQ7

jungkook admirer (@dreamjeons) October 27, 2025

Celebrities who attended the event

Besides Jungkook, his BTS bandmates Kim Namjoon, aka RM and Jung Hoseok, aka J-hope, were also present at the event. SEVENTEEN's Mingyu, who is part of the friend group that includes Jungkook and Cha Eunwoo, also attended the premiere of The First Ride, directed by Nam Dae Joong. The movie, releasing in theatres on October 29, tells the story of a group of friends whose dream trip quickly turns into a series of funny, chaotic, and action-packed moments.