Culture July 14, 2023

Jung Kook of BTS performs his 1st official global solo debut single 'Seven'

WATCH: Jung Kook of BTS talks official global solo debut single, ‘Seven’

Jung Kook of BTS kicked off the 2023 "GMA" Summer Concert Series with an epic performance on Friday.

The global pop star performed his highly anticipated, first official global solo debut single, "Seven," which was also released Friday.

MORE: 'Good Morning America' 2023 Summer Concert Series: See the full lineup

Jung Kook called it "amazing" to collaborate with Latto on the song, saying the rapper was the "perfect fit" for it.

"I love how the song and music video turned out," he added.

Jung Kook tells @jujuchangABC how it was to work with @Latto on #SEVEN: "It was amazing." #JungKookOnGMA pic.twitter.com/Wna85WSmey

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As for what he said his fellow BTS bandmates think of his new music, Jung Kook said "they loved it."

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Jung Kook visits the "Good Morning America" studio in NYC's Times Square.

The concert in New York City's Central Park had to be evacuated due to severe weather, including lightning, but the singer taped his performances due to the inclement weather.

He opened the set with a performance of his BTS solo single, "Euphoria," from 2018.

Watch Jung Kook perform "Euphoria" on "GMA":

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Jung Kook performs in Central Park for the "Good Morning America" Summer Concert Series.
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Next up he took to the stage to perform "Seven."

Watch Jung Kook perform "Seven" on "GMA":

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Jung Kook performs in Central Park for the "Good Morning America" Summer Concert Series.
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Closing out his set, Jung Kook performed the BTS smash hit "Dynamite."

Watch Jung Kook perform "Dynamite" on "GMA":

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Jung Kook visits the "Good Morning America" studio in NYC's Times Square.

Check out the full lineup for the 2023 "GMA" Summer Concert Series here.