BTS’ Jung Kook documentary I Am Still grosses $18 million at the box office

Documentary about one of the members of the k-pop group BTSone of the largest and most important of its kind, Jung Kook: I Am Stillwhich arrived in Brazilian cinemas on September 19, 2024, was a huge box office success and went on to gross US$18 million, approximately R$111 million at current prices, around the world.

The production, which is available in the Disney+ as a three-episode documentary series, it follows the singer during the first eight months of his solo career, which began to gain more strength during the period that the members of BTS began to serve obligatorily in the army of South Korea. The narrative “offers an intimate view of the creative process of Jungkookhis unwavering work ethic and the unique challenges faced by a global pop star.”

According to the distributor’s report Trafalgar Releasing, Jung Kook: I Am Still is the highest-grossing musical film event of 2024 and the highest-grossing film by an Asian solo musical artist. In fact, on its opening weekend, it topped the box office in Brazil

In a statement to the foreign press, Marc AllenbyCEO of Trafalgar Releasingspoke about the impact of the documentary. “The success of Jung Kook: I Am Still it was remarkable. As the highest-grossing musical film event of 2024 and the highest-grossing film by an Asian solo artist, this achievement reflects the enduring appeal of Jungkook and the strong connection he shares with fans around the world,” he said (via NME). We are proud to see this milestone celebrated on a global stage.”